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Abortion, Decision-Making - Measurement Concept

Who has the right to make decisions about abortion - the woman? The father? The government?
33 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

CONSENT from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about a law requiring parental consent before a female under the age of 18 can have an abortion? (91, 97, 99, 04)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK1204.6
0) Against79330.3
1) For170765.2
Missing15923
Total2620100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 22.3
2) Mostly agree 21.2
3) Mostly disagree 17.5
4) Completely disagree 34.9
8) Don't know 3.7
9) Refused 0.4
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 34.9
2) Mostly agree 13.4
3) Mostly disagree 15.1
4) Completely disagree 33.9
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused 0.1
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 21.7
2) Mostly agree 23.5
3) Mostly disagree 23.2
4) Completely disagree 25.5
8) Don't know 5.3
9) Refused 0.8
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 12.0
2) Mostly agree 13.3
3) Mostly disagree 18.3
4) Completely disagree 56.1
8) Don't know 0.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 24.1
2) Mostly agree 21.9
3) Mostly disagree 18.0
4) Completely disagree 32.5
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 20.6
2) Mostly agree 25.2
3) Mostly disagree 19.3
4) Completely disagree 28.1
8) Don't know 6.4
9) Refused 0.4
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 5.5
2) Mostly agree 55.5
3) Mostly disagree 31.0
4) Completely disagree 3.3
8) Don't know 4.3
9) Refused 0.3
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 39.7
2) Mostly agree 23.5
3) Mostly disagree 12.3
4) Completely disagree 20.0
8) Don't know 4.1
9) Refused 0.4
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IPCHURCH from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. G. The woman's church or religious community
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal31915.1
2) A moderate amount45921.7
3) A little48122.8
4) None at all85540.4
Missing60
Total2114100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPCOUNAB from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. E. A counselor at an abortion clinic
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1909.0
2) A moderate amount47022.4
3) A little57727.5
4) None at all86541.2
Missing72
Total2102100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPCOUNAD from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. F. A counselor at an adoption agency
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal26712.7
2) A moderate amount48222.9
3) A little56827.0
4) None at all78737.4
Missing70
Total2104100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPFATHER from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. B. The unborn baby's father
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal105549.7
2) A moderate amount63730.0
3) A little24011.3
4) None at all1919.0
Missing51
Total2123100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPFEDGOV from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. K. The federal government
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1175.6
2) A moderate amount22910.9
3) A little36917.6
4) None at all138766.0
Missing72
Total2102100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPLAW from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. I. The law, the courts, and the judge
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal21410.2
2) A moderate amount35917.1
3) A little46122.0
4) None at all106550.7
Missing75
Total2099100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPMDABRT from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. D. A doctor at an abortion clinic
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal22710.8
2) A moderate amount44121.0
3) A little48623.1
4) None at all94745.1
Missing73
Total2101100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPMDPERS from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. C. The pregnant woman's personal or family physician
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal70133.0
2) A moderate amount73434.5
3) A little36517.2
4) None at all32515.3
Missing49
Total2125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPPASTOR from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. H. Her pastor, priest, or rabbi
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal36617.3
2) A moderate amount51224.2
3) A little49023.2
4) None at all74535.3
Missing61
Total2113100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPPATEEN from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. L. The parents of a pregnant girl who is under 18 years of age
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal87941.7
2) A moderate amount64230.4
3) A little28413.5
4) None at all30514.5
Missing64
Total2110100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPSTAGOV from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. J. The state government
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1306.2
2) A moderate amount25612.2
3) A little36917.5
4) None at all134964.1
Missing70
Total2104100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IPWOMAN from Life Choices, 1990
When decisions are being made about abortions, a variety of people or groups may want to have some input. For each of the following, I want you to tell me how much of a voice, if any, you think they should have in the abortion decision. A. The pregnant woman
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal179084.0
2) A moderate amount1697.9
3) A little612.9
4) None at all1105.2
Missing44
Total2130100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
LPARCONS from Life Choices, 1990
Here is some legislation on abortion that is being considered in some states. Please indicate whether you mostly favor or mostly oppose the following proposals: a. requiring that women under 18 years of age get parental consent before they are allowed to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly favor154571.1
3) Mostly oppose1185.4
5) Don't know51123.5
Total2174100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
VIEWABOR from News Interest Index, Religion Overflow, July 2005
Do you favor or oppose requiring that women under the age of 18 get the consent of at least one parent before they are allowed to have an abortion?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor 73.4
2) Oppose 21.7
9) Don't know/Refused 4.9
Total1502100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1502
Variables: 156
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ABSTANAT from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Do you think the question of whether abortion should be legally permitted is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM = 1.]
 TOTAL%
1) Should be decided at the national level 55.1
2) Each state should decide for itself 38.8
9) Don't know/Refused 6.1
Missing1007
Total996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2003
Variables: 146
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONSNT_A from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose requiring that women under the age of 18 get the consent of at least one parent before they are allowed to have an abortion? (Q145C) [Note: CONSNT_A was read immediately before DIFFAB_A for random respondents.]
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor 45.1
2) Favor 30.5
3) Oppose 11.3
4) Strongly oppose 7.9
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 5.1
Missing2003
Total2010100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ABRTSUM from American National Election Studies, 2000
Summary: Parental consent for abortions
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor strongly123368.2
2) Favor not strongly1629.0
4) Oppose not strongly1246.9
5) Oppose strongly22812.6
8) Don't know452.5
9) Refused120.7
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ABRTSPRN from American National Election Studies, 2000
If R favors abortion law requiring minors' parental permission/If R opposes abortion law requiring minors' parental permission: Strongly or not strongly?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP593.3
1) Strongly146180.9
5) Not strongly28615.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 31.0
2) Mostly agree 27.4
3) Mostly disagree 10.8
4) Completely disagree 28.4
8) Don't know 1.7
9) Refused 0.7
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 14.4
2) Mostly agree 3.8
3) Mostly disagree 12.1
4) Completely disagree 68.5
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.2
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOV_ABOR from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 19.9
2) Mostly agree 9.8
3) Mostly disagree 17.6
4) Completely disagree 46.2
8) Don't know 6.3
9) Refused 0.3
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
DECABORT from Survey On the Beliefs and Moral Values of America's Children, 1989
Suppose a teenage girl gets pregnant. She wants to have an abortion and so has sought the medical advice of her doctor. She has discussed this at great length with her parents, but they are opposed to it. Who should have the final say in this situation? (Not asked of elementary school students.)
 TOTAL%
1) The girl242370.5
2) Her parents44913.1
3) Don't know56516.4
Missing2981
Total3437100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 5012
Variables: 166
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Girls and boys from 4th to 12th grade
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: In-Person
PRIVMAT from Middletown Area Study, 1990
How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? 'Decisions about divorce and abortion are private matters, and we should not pass laws which regulated these matters.'
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10024.1
2) Agree14635.2
3) Are you neutral4310.4
4) Disagree10324.8
5) Strongly disagree194.6
6) Don't know41.0
Missing2
Total415100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRIVMAT from Middletown Area Study, 1989
Decisions about divorce and abortion are private matters, and we should not pass laws that regulate these matters. Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree with this statement9924.8
2) Agree11228.1
3) Disagree8721.8
4) Strongly disagree276.8
5) Are you neutral about this statement6616.5
6) Don't know82.0
Missing1
Total399100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 400
Variables: 128
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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