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, 1982-2010For/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 | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 120 | 4.6 |
0) Against | 793 | 30.3 |
1) For | 1707 | 65.2 |
Missing | 15923 | |
Total | 2620 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
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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. |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 319 | 15.1 |
2) A moderate amount | 459 | 21.7 |
3) A little | 481 | 22.8 |
4) None at all | 855 | 40.4 |
Missing | 60 | |
Total | 2114 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 190 | 9.0 |
2) A moderate amount | 470 | 22.4 |
3) A little | 577 | 27.5 |
4) None at all | 865 | 41.2 |
Missing | 72 | |
Total | 2102 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 267 | 12.7 |
2) A moderate amount | 482 | 22.9 |
3) A little | 568 | 27.0 |
4) None at all | 787 | 37.4 |
Missing | 70 | |
Total | 2104 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 1055 | 49.7 |
2) A moderate amount | 637 | 30.0 |
3) A little | 240 | 11.3 |
4) None at all | 191 | 9.0 |
Missing | 51 | |
Total | 2123 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 117 | 5.6 |
2) A moderate amount | 229 | 10.9 |
3) A little | 369 | 17.6 |
4) None at all | 1387 | 66.0 |
Missing | 72 | |
Total | 2102 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 214 | 10.2 |
2) A moderate amount | 359 | 17.1 |
3) A little | 461 | 22.0 |
4) None at all | 1065 | 50.7 |
Missing | 75 | |
Total | 2099 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 227 | 10.8 |
2) A moderate amount | 441 | 21.0 |
3) A little | 486 | 23.1 |
4) None at all | 947 | 45.1 |
Missing | 73 | |
Total | 2101 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 701 | 33.0 |
2) A moderate amount | 734 | 34.5 |
3) A little | 365 | 17.2 |
4) None at all | 325 | 15.3 |
Missing | 49 | |
Total | 2125 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 366 | 17.3 |
2) A moderate amount | 512 | 24.2 |
3) A little | 490 | 23.2 |
4) None at all | 745 | 35.3 |
Missing | 61 | |
Total | 2113 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 879 | 41.7 |
2) A moderate amount | 642 | 30.4 |
3) A little | 284 | 13.5 |
4) None at all | 305 | 14.5 |
Missing | 64 | |
Total | 2110 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 130 | 6.2 |
2) A moderate amount | 256 | 12.2 |
3) A little | 369 | 17.5 |
4) None at all | 1349 | 64.1 |
Missing | 70 | |
Total | 2104 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) A great deal | 1790 | 84.0 |
2) A moderate amount | 169 | 7.9 |
3) A little | 61 | 2.9 |
4) None at all | 110 | 5.2 |
Missing | 44 | |
Total | 2130 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Mostly favor | 1545 | 71.1 |
3) Mostly oppose | 118 | 5.4 |
5) Don't know | 511 | 23.5 |
Total | 2174 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Favor | 73.4 | |
2) Oppose | 21.7 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.9 | |
Total | 1502 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1502 |
Variables: | 156 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Missing | 1007 | |
Total | 996 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2003 |
Variables: | 146 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Summary: Parental consent for abortions
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA | 3 | 0.2 |
1) Favor strongly | 1233 | 68.2 |
2) Favor not strongly | 162 | 9.0 |
4) Oppose not strongly | 124 | 6.9 |
5) Oppose strongly | 228 | 12.6 |
8) Don't know | 45 | 2.5 |
9) Refused | 12 | 0.7 |
Total | 1807 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
If R favors abortion law requiring minors' parental permission/If R opposes abortion law requiring minors' parental permission: Strongly or not strongly?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; INAP | 59 | 3.3 |
1) Strongly | 1461 | 80.9 |
5) Not strongly | 286 | 15.8 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1807 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1807 |
Variables: | 1868 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
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 | % | |
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1) The girl | 2423 | 70.5 |
2) Her parents | 449 | 13.1 |
3) Don't know | 565 | 16.4 |
Missing | 2981 | |
Total | 3437 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
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 | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 100 | 24.1 |
2) Agree | 146 | 35.2 |
3) Are you neutral | 43 | 10.4 |
4) Disagree | 103 | 24.8 |
5) Strongly disagree | 19 | 4.6 |
6) Don't know | 4 | 1.0 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 415 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 418 |
Variables: | 95 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Decisions about divorce and abortion are private matters, and we should not pass laws that regulate these matters. Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree with this statement | 99 | 24.8 |
2) Agree | 112 | 28.1 |
3) Disagree | 87 | 21.8 |
4) Strongly disagree | 27 | 6.8 |
5) Are you neutral about this statement | 66 | 16.5 |
6) Don't know | 8 | 2.0 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 399 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |