Pornography, Morality of - Measurement Concept
How wrong is the viewing or use of pornography?64 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
REVEAL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)Q12c. By your best guess, how would your current place of worship feel about each of the following behaviors? Wearing revealing clothing
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Forbids | 154 | 12.7 |
2) Strongly discourages | 526 | 43.3 |
3) Somewhat discourages | 342 | 28.2 |
4) Encourages | 5 | 0.4 |
5) Isn't concerned | 89 | 7.3 |
8) Don't know | 98 | 8.1 |
Missing | 423 | |
Total | 1213 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
How legally restricted do you think pornography should be in our society?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 7 | 0.3 |
-4) Don't know | 27 | 1.1 |
1) Much more restricted than it is now | 1415 | 54.3 |
2) Somewhat more than it is now | 511 | 19.6 |
3) The same as it is now | 433 | 16.6 |
4) Somewhat less than it is now | 69 | 2.6 |
5) Much less than it is now | 76 | 2.9 |
6) Can't answer because I don't know the current restrictions (Vol.) | 69 | 2.7 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 2608 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Viewing pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 4 | 0.1 |
-4) Don't know | 12 | 0.5 |
1) Always morally wrong | 1448 | 55.5 |
2) Usually morally wrong | 343 | 13.2 |
3) Sometimes morally wrong | 397 | 15.2 |
4) Never morally wrong | 77 | 2.9 |
5) Not a moral issue | 307 | 11.8 |
6) Decide on case-by-case basis (Vol.) | 21 | 0.8 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 2608 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1623 | 33.1 |
1) These should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age. | 1109 | 22.6 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen. | 2034 | 41.5 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 109 | 2.2 |
8) Don't know | 18 | 0.4 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.2 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1169 | 32.8 |
1) These should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age. | 837 | 23.5 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen. | 1469 | 41.3 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 75 | 2.1 |
8) Don't know | 9 | 0.3 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age | 339 | 38.7 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18 | 493 | 56.3 |
3) There should be not laws forbidding the distribution of pornography | 37 | 4.2 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1936 | |
Total | 876 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 775 | 39.0 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 1125 | 56.6 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution or pornography. | 67 | 3.4 |
8) Don't know | 19 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 2521 | |
Total | 1989 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you think that the laws against pornography in this country are too strict, not strict enough, or just about right? (87)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 18 | 2.8 |
1) Not strict enough | 215 | 33.3 |
2) Just right | 375 | 58.1 |
3) Too strict | 37 | 5.7 |
Missing | 17898 | |
Total | 645 | 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 |
CHOOSE: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 343 | 37.6 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 512 | 56.1 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 47 | 5.2 |
8) Don't know | 6 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1853 | |
Total | 912 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of whatever the age | 670 | 35.3 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18 | 1136 | 59.9 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography | 59 | 3.1 |
8) Don't know | 21 | 1.1 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.5 |
Missing | 921 | |
Total | 1896 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Q37 How do you feel about the following... b. The viewing of pornography
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Always wrong | 738 | 43.7 |
2) Almost always wrong | 262 | 15.5 |
3) Only wrong sometimes | 441 | 26.1 |
4) Not wrong at all | 246 | 14.6 |
Missing | 34 | |
Total | 1687 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
The next questions are about pornography -- books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 502 | 55.8 |
2) No | 339 | 37.7 |
8) Don't know | 56 | 6.2 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 365 | 40.6 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 471 | 52.4 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 50 | 5.6 |
8) Don't know | 13 | 1.4 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 547 | 60.8 |
2) No | 287 | 31.9 |
8) Don't know | 64 | 7.1 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 720 | 37.4 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 1109 | 57.6 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 72 | 3.7 |
8) Don't know | 21 | 1.1 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 979 | |
Total | 1925 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 528 | 58.7 |
2) No | 239 | 26.6 |
8) Don't know | 129 | 14.3 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 507 | 56.4 |
2) No | 297 | 33.0 |
8) Don't know | 94 | 10.5 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 473 | |
Total | 899 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 558 | 56.0 |
2) No | 351 | 35.2 |
8) Don't know | 80 | 8.0 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.8 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect: Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 567 | 55.8 |
2) No | 307 | 30.2 |
8) Don't know | 139 | 13.7 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect: Sexual materials lead people to commit rape
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 532 | 52.3 |
2) No | 372 | 36.6 |
8) Don't know | 111 | 10.9 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect: Sexual materials provide information about sex
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 563 | 55.4 |
2) No | 386 | 38.0 |
8) Don't know | 66 | 6.5 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws? 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 401 | 39.4 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 558 | 54.9 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 40 | 3.9 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 1.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect: Sexual materials lead to breakdown of morals
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 606 | 59.6 |
2) No | 340 | 33.4 |
8) Don't know | 69 | 6.8 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 500 | |
Total | 1017 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 580 | 58.2 |
2) No | 350 | 35.1 |
8) Don't know | 63 | 6.3 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 429 | 43.0 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 499 | 50.1 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 47 | 4.7 |
8) Don't know | 19 | 1.9 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 616 | 61.8 |
2) No | 325 | 32.6 |
8) Don't know | 51 | 5.1 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 557 | 55.9 |
2) No | 303 | 30.4 |
8) Don't know | 132 | 13.2 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 484 | |
Total | 997 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 720 | 37.7 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18. | 1094 | 57.2 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 73 | 3.8 |
8) Don't know | 19 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 921 | |
Total | 1911 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
I am going to read you a list of social and political issues that are being discussed today. For each, please tell me how concerned you are personally -- very concerned, fairly concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all? L. Pornography
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very concerned | 934 | 43.6 |
2) Fairly concerned | 583 | 27.2 |
3) Not too concerned | 413 | 19.3 |
4) Not concerned at all | 210 | 9.8 |
Missing | 34 | |
Total | 2140 | 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 |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 881 | 60.0 |
2) No | 477 | 32.5 |
8) Don't know | 103 | 7.0 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 865 | 58.9 |
2) No | 393 | 26.8 |
8) Don't know | 204 | 13.9 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.4 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 790 | 53.8 |
2) No | 538 | 36.6 |
8) Don't know | 134 | 9.1 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.4 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 787 | 52.5 |
2) No | 569 | 38.0 |
8) Don't know | 136 | 9.1 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 844 | 56.3 |
2) No | 544 | 36.3 |
8) Don't know | 105 | 7.0 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.4 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 599 | 40.0 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen. | 745 | 49.7 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 121 | 8.1 |
8) Don't know | 31 | 2.1 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 819 | 54.6 |
2) No | 560 | 37.4 |
8) Don't know | 111 | 7.4 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 829 | 55.3 |
2) No | 427 | 28.5 |
8) Don't know | 235 | 15.7 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.5 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 854 | 58.2 |
2) No | 504 | 34.3 |
8) Don't know | 107 | 7.3 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age. | 591 | 40.3 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen. | 755 | 51.4 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 90 | 6.1 |
8) Don't know | 32 | 2.2 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 899 | 58.7 |
2) No | 445 | 29.0 |
8) Don't know | 183 | 11.9 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 870 | 56.8 |
2) No | 581 | 37.9 |
8) Don't know | 78 | 5.1 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age. | 661 | 43.1 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen. | 743 | 48.5 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. | 111 | 7.2 |
8) Don't know | 16 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography--books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 939 | 61.3 |
2) No | 498 | 32.5 |
8) Don't know | 92 | 6.0 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 867 | 56.6 |
2) No | 549 | 35.8 |
8) Don't know | 112 | 7.3 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.3 |
Total | 1532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1978 |
Cases: | 1532 |
Variables: | 413 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 605 | 58.9 |
2) No | 367 | 35.7 |
8) Don't know | 51 | 5.0 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1965 | |
Total | 1027 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age | 736 | 36.6 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18 | 1189 | 59.1 |
3) There should be no laws | 59 | 2.9 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 12 | 0.6 |
Missing | 981 | |
Total | 2011 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 582 | 56.7 |
2) No | 370 | 36.0 |
8) Don't know | 71 | 6.9 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1965 | |
Total | 1027 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 587 | 57.2 |
2) No | 303 | 29.5 |
8) Don't know | 132 | 12.9 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1965 | |
Total | 1027 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 491 | 47.8 |
2) No | 426 | 41.5 |
8) Don't know | 104 | 10.1 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1965 | |
Total | 1027 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of the following statements best fits your feelings about laws regarding pornography (sexually explicit literature and films)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) It should be legal to sell pornography to anyone. | 11 | 3.7 |
2) It should be legal to sell pornography to anyone 18 or older. | 168 | 56.0 |
3) It should be illegal to sell pornography to people of any age. | 85 | 28.3 |
9) Unsure | 36 | 12.0 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 306 |
Variables: | 46 |
Scope: | Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Lower-division, general education classes |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Self-report questionnaire |
The next questions are about pornography—books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide information about sex?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 573 | 54.2 |
2) No | 419 | 39.6 |
8) Don't know | 55 | 5.2 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.9 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws? 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen; 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age | 438 | 41.4 |
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen | 568 | 53.7 |
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography | 34 | 3.2 |
8) Don't know | 14 | 1.3 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography—books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials lead to breakdown of morals?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 671 | 63.5 |
2) No | 318 | 30.1 |
8) Don't know | 58 | 5.5 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.9 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography—books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 634 | 60.0 |
2) No | 275 | 26.0 |
8) Don't know | 138 | 13.1 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.9 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
The next questions are about pornography—books, movies, magazines, and photographs that show or describe sex activities. I'm going to read some opinions about the effects of looking at or reading such sexual materials. As I read each one, please tell me if you think sexual materials do or do not have that effect. Sexual materials lead people to commit rape?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 596 | 56.4 |
2) No | 351 | 33.2 |
8) Don't know | 100 | 9.5 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.9 |
Missing | 549 | |
Total | 1057 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There is a disagreement about what actions should be controlled by making laws. Do you believe that any of the following should be against the law? -- Selling pornography (i.e., sexually arousing pictures, films, etc.) to adults, should this be against the law?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 128 | 45.6 |
2) No | 135 | 48.0 |
3) Not sure | 18 | 6.4 |
Total | 281 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 281 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I'D LIKE TO READ YOU A STATEMENT THAT PEOPLE HAVE MADE ABOUT LIFE TODAY. AS I READ IT, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU STRONGLY AGREE WITH IT, AGREE, DISAGREE, OR STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH IT. -- 'Explicit pornography leads to an increase in violence toward women and girls.'
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 49 | 16.3 |
2) Agree | 169 | 56.3 |
3) Disagree | 56 | 18.7 |
4) Strongly disagree | 7 | 2.3 |
8) Uncertain | 17 | 5.7 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.7 |
Total | 300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 300 |
Variables: | 73 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Please choose the response that best fits your belief regarding pornography laws. There should be:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age | 114 | 38.0 |
2) Laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18 | 167 | 55.7 |
3) No laws forbidding the distribution of pornography | 12 | 4.0 |
8) Uncertain | 6 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.3 |
Total | 300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 300 |
Variables: | 73 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- First problem
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 392 | 14.84 | 17.63 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Second problem
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 349 | 17.74 | 16.69 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
'Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television, and magazines.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 83 | 16.6 |
2) Agree | 214 | 42.7 |
3) Are you neutral | 20 | 4.0 |
4) Disagree | 147 | 29.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 29 | 5.8 |
6) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
Missing | 4 | |
Total | 501 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 505 |
Variables: | 79 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
'Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television and magazines.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 103 | 20.7 |
2) Agree | 183 | 36.8 |
3) Are you neutral | 52 | 10.5 |
4) Disagree | 111 | 22.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 40 | 8.0 |
6) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 497 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 500 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television and magazines. Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree with the statement | 213 | 50.5 |
2) Agree | 128 | 30.3 |
3) Are you neutral | 18 | 4.3 |
4) Disagree | 35 | 8.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 17 | 4.0 |
6) Don't know | 11 | 2.6 |
Total | 422 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 422 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Third problem
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 283 | 24.60 | 17.02 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |