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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%
1) Forbids15412.7
2) Strongly discourages52643.3
3) Somewhat discourages34228.2
4) Encourages50.4
5) Isn't concerned897.3
8) Don't know988.1
Missing423
Total1213100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
MA_10 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
How legally restricted do you think pornography should be in our society?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused70.3
-4) Don't know271.1
1) Much more restricted than it is now141554.3
2) Somewhat more than it is now51119.6
3) The same as it is now43316.6
4) Somewhat less than it is now692.6
5) Much less than it is now762.9
6) Can't answer because I don't know the current restrictions (Vol.)692.7
Missing2
Total2608100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MA_5 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Viewing pornography.
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused40.1
-4) Don't know120.5
1) Always morally wrong144855.5
2) Usually morally wrong34313.2
3) Sometimes morally wrong39715.2
4) Never morally wrong772.9
5) Not a moral issue30711.8
6) Decide on case-by-case basis (Vol.)210.8
Missing2
Total2608100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable162333.1
1) These should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age.110922.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.203441.5
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.1092.2
8) Don't know180.4
9) No answer80.2
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) These should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age.83723.5
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.146941.3
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.752.1
8) Don't know90.3
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 2004
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 age33938.7
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 1849356.3
3) There should be not laws forbidding the distribution of pornography374.2
8) Don't know40.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 2006
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.77539.0
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.112556.6
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution or pornography.673.4
8) Don't know191.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAWS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Do you think that the laws against pornography in this country are too strict, not strict enough, or just about right? (87)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK182.8
1) Not strict enough21533.3
2) Just right37558.1
3) Too strict375.7
Missing17898
Total645100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 2002
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.34337.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.51256.1
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.475.2
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer40.4
Missing1853
Total912100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 2000
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 whatever the age67035.3
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18113659.9
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography593.1
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer100.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q37B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q37 How do you feel about the following... b. The viewing of pornography
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong73843.7
2) Almost always wrong26215.5
3) Only wrong sometimes44126.1
4) Not wrong at all24614.6
Missing34
Total1687100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1990
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) Yes50255.8
2) No33937.7
8) Don't know566.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1990
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.36540.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.47152.4
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.505.6
8) Don't know131.4
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1990
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54760.8
2) No28731.9
8) Don't know647.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1996
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.72037.4
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.110957.6
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.723.7
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing979
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1990
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52858.7
2) No23926.6
8) Don't know12914.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1990
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50756.4
2) No29733.0
8) Don't know9410.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1988
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55856.0
2) No35135.2
8) Don't know808.0
9) No answer80.8
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1991
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) Yes56755.8
2) No30730.2
8) Don't know13913.7
9) No answer40.4
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1991
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) Yes53252.3
2) No37236.6
8) Don't know11110.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1991
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) Yes56355.4
2) No38638.0
8) Don't know666.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1991
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%
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age.40139.4
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.55854.9
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.403.9
8) Don't know151.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1991
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) Yes60659.6
2) No34033.4
8) Don't know696.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1988
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide information about sex?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58058.2
2) No35035.1
8) Don't know636.3
9) No answer40.4
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1988
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.42943.0
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.49950.1
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.474.7
8) Don't know191.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1988
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61661.8
2) No32532.6
8) Don't know515.1
9) No answer50.5
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1988
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55755.9
2) No30330.4
8) Don't know13213.2
9) No answer50.5
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1998
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.72037.7
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.109457.2
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.733.8
8) Don't know191.0
9) No answer50.3
Missing921
Total1911100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CPORNO from Life Choices, 1990
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%
1) Very concerned93443.6
2) Fairly concerned58327.2
3) Not too concerned41319.3
4) Not concerned at all2109.8
Missing34
Total2140100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1980
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes88160.0
2) No47732.5
8) Don't know1037.0
9) No answer70.5
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1980
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86558.9
2) No39326.8
8) Don't know20413.9
9) No answer60.4
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1980
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes79053.8
2) No53836.6
8) Don't know1349.1
9) No answer60.4
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1976
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78752.5
2) No56938.0
8) Don't know1369.1
9) No answer70.5
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1976
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) Yes84456.3
2) No54436.3
8) Don't know1057.0
9) No answer60.4
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1976
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.59940.0
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.74549.7
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.1218.1
8) Don't know312.1
9) No answer30.2
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1976
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81954.6
2) No56037.4
8) Don't know1117.4
9) No answer90.6
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1976
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82955.3
2) No42728.5
8) Don't know23515.7
9) No answer80.5
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1980
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) Yes85458.2
2) No50434.3
8) Don't know1077.3
9) No answer30.2
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1980
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.59140.3
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.75551.4
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.906.1
8) Don't know322.2
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1978
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes89958.7
2) No44529.0
8) Don't know18311.9
9) No answer50.3
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1978
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87056.8
2) No58137.9
8) Don't know785.1
9) No answer30.2
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1978
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.66143.1
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.74348.5
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.1117.2
8) Don't know161.0
9) No answer10.1
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1978
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) Yes93961.3
2) No49832.5
8) Don't know926.0
9) No answer30.2
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1978
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86756.6
2) No54935.8
8) Don't know1127.3
9) No answer40.3
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1994
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide information about sex?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60558.9
2) No36735.7
8) Don't know515.0
9) No answer40.4
Missing1965
Total1027100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1994
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 age73636.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18118959.1
3) There should be no laws592.9
8) Don't know150.7
9) No answer120.6
Missing981
Total2011100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1994
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead to breakdown of morals?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58256.7
2) No37036.0
8) Don't know716.9
9) No answer40.4
Missing1965
Total1027100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1994
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58757.2
2) No30329.5
8) Don't know13212.9
9) No answer50.5
Missing1965
Total1027100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1994
Sexual materials (i.e., pornography) lead people to commit rape?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49147.8
2) No42641.5
8) Don't know10410.1
9) No answer60.6
Missing1965
Total1027100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORN from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
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.113.7
2) It should be legal to sell pornography to anyone 18 or older.16856.0
3) It should be illegal to sell pornography to people of any age.8528.3
9) Unsure3612.0
Missing6
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
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
PORNINF from General Social Survey, 1993
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) Yes57354.2
2) No41939.6
8) Don't know555.2
9) No answer100.9
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNLAW from General Social Survey, 1993
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 age43841.4
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen56853.7
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography343.2
8) Don't know141.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNMORL from General Social Survey, 1993
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) Yes67163.5
2) No31830.1
8) Don't know585.5
9) No answer100.9
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNOUT from General Social Survey, 1993
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) Yes63460.0
2) No27526.0
8) Don't know13813.1
9) No answer100.9
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PORNRAPE from General Social Survey, 1993
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) Yes59656.4
2) No35133.2
8) Don't know1009.5
9) No answer100.9
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LAWPORN from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
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) Yes12845.6
2) No13548.0
3) Not sure186.4
Total281100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 281
Variables: 104
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PORNO from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
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 agree4916.3
2) Agree16956.3
3) Disagree5618.7
4) Strongly disagree72.3
8) Uncertain175.7
9) No answer20.7
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PORNLAWS from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
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 age11438.0
2) Laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 1816755.7
3) No laws forbidding the distribution of pornography124.0
8) Uncertain62.0
9) No answer10.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PROB1 from Middletown Area Study, 1989
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- First problem
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total39214.8417.63
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 400
Variables: 128
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PROB2 from Middletown Area Study, 1989
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Second problem
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total34917.7416.69
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 400
Variables: 128
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PORNO from Middletown Area Study, 1992
'Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television, and magazines.' Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8316.6
2) Agree21442.7
3) Are you neutral204.0
4) Disagree14729.3
5) Strongly disagree295.8
6) Don't know81.6
Missing4
Total501100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 505
Variables: 79
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PORNO from Middletown Area Study, 1993
'Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television and magazines.' Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10320.7
2) Agree18336.8
3) Are you neutral5210.5
4) Disagree11122.3
5) Strongly disagree408.0
6) Don't know81.6
Missing3
Total497100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 500
Variables: 65
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PORNO from Middletown Area Study, 1995
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 statement21350.5
2) Agree12830.3
3) Are you neutral184.3
4) Disagree358.3
5) Strongly disagree174.0
6) Don't know112.6
Total422100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 422
Variables: 86
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PROB3 from Middletown Area Study, 1989
First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Third problem
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28324.6017.02
Survey Details  
Year: 1989
Cases: 400
Variables: 128
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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