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Immigrants, Attitudes towards - Measurement Concept

How does the respondent feel about immigrants?
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Survey Questions

TRUSTIMM from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56b. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Immigrants
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all1479.4
2) Only a little34622.0
3) Some89657.0
4) A lot18111.5
Missing77
Total1571100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
VCF0233 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Illegal aliens (2004: illegal immigrants) -- feeling thermometer
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total753243.5930.74
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
AMA_2 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Immigrants coming into the U.S. are taking too many jobs away from other American citizens.
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused331.3
-4) Don't know130.5
1) Strongly disagree51419.7
2) Somewhat disagree39615.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree55021.1
4) Somewhat agree54621.0
5) Strongly agree55321.2
Missing6
Total2605100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMAFFUS from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
In the long run, do you think that people who are immigrating to the United States today will make American society better, will make American society worse, or do you think that today's immigrants won't affect American society one way or another?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202456.9
1) Better37510.5
2) Worse53815.1
3) Won't affect American society one way of another53214.9
8) Don't know822.3
9) Refused80.2
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LEGALIZE from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about granting illegal immigrants in the U.S. a path to legal citizenship, if they speak English and have no criminal record? (07-10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK1415.0
0) Against it95734.0
1) For it171661.0
Missing15729
Total2814100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EDLINGO from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
In areas where there are many non-English speaking immigrants, do you think the public schools should or should not offer education in their language? (96, 07)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK463.5
1) Should not73356.1
2) Should52840.4
Missing17236
Total1307100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EDIMMIGS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about preventing the children of illegal immigrants from attending the public schools? (97)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK406.1
0) Against40361.9
1) For20832.0
Missing17892
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMJOBS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
What effect, if any, do you think recent immigrants into the Houston area are having on job opportunities for you and your family members? Are they making things better, making things worse, or not making much difference either way? (98)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK274.2
1) Making things worse9915.2
2) Not much difference44468.3
3) Making things better8012.3
Missing17893
Total650100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMCOSTS from General Social Survey, 2004
Government spends too much money assisting immigrants.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24320.0
2) Agree36530.0
3) Neither disagree nor agree31926.2
4) Disagree20817.1
5) Strongly disagree443.6
8) Can't choose363.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RATEIMMS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
What about documented immigrants? Where would you put them on the 10-point scale (where "1" means "very unfavorable feelings" and "10" means "very favorable feelings")? (08, 10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK765.3
1) Very unfavorable33022.9
2) 214710.2
3) 31349.3
4) 41087.5
5) 525517.7
6) 6614.2
7) 7704.9
8) 8745.1
9) 9473.3
10) Very favorable1399.6
Missing17102
Total1441100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DREAMACT from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about allowing the children of undocumented immigrants to become U.S. citizens, if they have graduated from college or served in the military? (10)
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused/Don't know222.9
0) Against it12116.1
1) For it60780.9
Missing17793
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EXCLDIMM from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39432.4
2) Agree43435.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree21417.6
4) Disagree1139.3
5) Strongly disagree322.6
8) Can't choose282.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMAMECO from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants are generally good for America's economy
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree806.6
2) Agree45837.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree35529.2
4) Disagree23619.4
5) Strongly disagree554.5
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMCRIME from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants increase crime rates
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree836.8
2) Agree23519.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree34528.4
4) Disagree43735.9
5) Strongly disagree846.9
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMIMP from General Social Survey, 2004
Immigrants improve American society by bringing in new ideas and cultures.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1199.8
2) Agree56346.3
3) Neither disagree nor agree29424.2
4) Disagree17614.5
5) Strongly disagree403.3
8) Can't choose231.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMJOBS from General Social Survey, 2004
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in America
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15312.6
2) Agree36329.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree27422.5
4) Disagree34328.2
5) Strongly disagree675.5
8) Can't choose151.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMRGHTS from General Social Survey, 2004
Legal immigrants to America who are not citizens should have the same rights as American citizens.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13911.4
2) Agree31926.2
3) Neither disagree nor agree18615.3
4) Disagree41834.4
5) Strongly disagree12810.5
8) Can't choose242.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AMNESTY from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about giving amnesty to illegal aliens who have lived in the U.S. for five or more years? (87)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK436.7
0) Against28043.4
1) For32249.9
Missing17898
Total645100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DENYHELP from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about a law that would deny health and welfare services to illegal immigrants in Texas? (95, 07, 09, 10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK1796.5
0) Against123644.8
1) For134748.8
Missing15781
Total2762100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EDUNDOCS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: The children of illegal immigrants should have the right to attend the public schools. (85, 95, 07, 09)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK873.4
0) Disagree86833.9
1) Agree160762.7
Missing15981
Total2562100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ILLEGALS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: Undocumented immigrants are a major cause of unemployment in the Houston area today. (89, 94, 96, 99, 04)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK1574.9
0) Disagree161550.0
1) Agree145645.1
Missing15315
Total3228100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIGBAD from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Do immigrants to the U.S. generally take more from the American economy than they contribute, or do they contribute more than they take? (94, 96, 98, 00, 02, 04, 06, 08, 10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK80913.2
1) Take more261542.7
2) Contribute more269544.0
Missing12424
Total6119100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMFINES from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about imposing fines and criminal charges against employers in this community who hire illegal immigrants? (07, 09)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK977.1
0) Against it42231.0
1) For it84361.9
Missing17181
Total1362100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOHIRE from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
For/Against: What about strong penalties on employers who hire illegal aliens? (86)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK426.8
0) Against23037.2
1) For34756.1
Missing17924
Total619100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
UNDOCBAD from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Large numbers of undocumented immigrants have been coming to Houston in recent years. How much of a problem do you think this is for the city? Would you say: very serious, somewhat serious, or not much of a problem? (06, 08, 10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK421.9
1) Not much of a problem39417.8
2) Somewhat serious63028.4
3) Very serious115151.9
Missing16326
Total2217100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WHYIMBAD from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
IF "VERY SERIOUS" OR "SOMEWHAT SERIOUS" (UNDOCBAD): Is the reason you see it as a problem based primarily on concerns about the immigrants taking American jobs; about strains on public services (such as schools and hospitals); about increases in crime; or something else? Which one is most important? (06, 08, 10)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK834.6
1) Taking American jobs23813.3
2) Strain on public services78543.8
3) Increases in crime37921.1
4) Something else -- specify30817.2
Missing16750
Total1793100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ENGTHRTN from General Social Survey, 2000
Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: -- English will be threatened if other languages are frequently used in large immigrant communities in the U.S.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1208.6
2) Agree31822.7
3) Disagree69249.5
4) Strongly disagree21715.5
8) Don't know463.3
9) No answer50.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMNEW from General Social Survey, 2000
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- Making the country more open to new ideas and cultures?
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely36225.9
2) Somewhat likely65847.1
3) Not too likely24017.2
4) Not likely at all765.4
8) Don't know533.8
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMNOJOB from General Social Survey, 2000
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- People born in the U.S. losing their jobs?
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely35125.1
2) Somewhat likely45332.4
3) Not too likely40228.8
4) Not likely at all1359.7
8) Don't know483.4
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMECON from General Social Survey, 2000
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? -- Higher economic growth.
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely15511.1
2) Somewhat likely48935.0
3) Not too likely51436.8
4) Not likely at all14610.4
8) Don't know876.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMCRMUP from General Social Survey, 2000
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- Higher crime rates
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely33223.7
2) Somewhat likely62945.0
3) Not too likely30521.8
4) Not likely at all513.6
8) Don't know725.2
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMUNITE from General Social Survey, 2000
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Make it harder to keep the country united.
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely26819.2
2) Somewhat likely47333.8
3) Not to likely45432.5
4) Not at all likely1349.6
8) Don't know604.3
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q50K from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..k. Immigrants
 TOTAL%
1) A lot925.5
2) Some94757.0
3) Only a little47728.7
4) Not at all1448.7
Missing61
Total1660100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
EXCLDIMM from General Social Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree59243.3
2) Agree39528.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree17913.1
4) Disagree866.3
5) Strongly disagree272.0
8) Can't choose685.0
9) No answer201.5
Missing1537
Total1367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMAMECO from General Social Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B. Immigrants are generally good for America's economy
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree604.4
2) Agree36426.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree41330.2
4) Disagree36126.4
5) Strongly disagree523.8
8) Can't choose604.4
9) No answer574.2
Missing1537
Total1367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMCRIME from General Social Survey, 1996
There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries living in America. (By "immigrants" we mean people who come to settle in America.) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A. Immigrants increase crime rates
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree956.9
2) Agree32824.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree36826.9
4) Disagree38828.4
5) Strongly disagree866.3
8) Can't choose453.3
9) No answer574.2
Missing1537
Total1367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V085065A from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
How would you rate: Illegal immigrants?
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total232338.7129.72
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V082429J from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Order of TIGHTENING THE BORDER AGAINST ILLEGAL ALIENS in administration of federal spending items
 TOTAL%
1) 1st federal spending item2199.4
2) 2nd federal spending item2078.9
3) 3rd federal spending item1988.5
4) 4th federal spending item2048.8
5) 5th federal spending item2199.4
6) 6th federal spending item1988.5
7) 7th federal spending item24310.5
8) 8th federal spending item1797.7
9) 9th federal spending item2219.5
10) 10th federal spending item2109.0
11) 11th federal spending item2259.7
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMJOBS from General Social Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? C. Immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in America
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17012.4
2) Agree44632.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree29921.9
4) Disagree30122.0
5) Strongly disagree654.8
8) Can't choose282.0
9) No answer584.2
Missing1537
Total1367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMIDEAS from General Social Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? D. Immigrants make America more open to new ideas and cultures
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15211.1
2) Agree63646.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree27820.3
4) Disagree16912.4
5) Strongly disagree342.5
8) Can't choose443.2
9) No answer544.0
Missing1537
Total1367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
QB2_2 from Muslim American Survey, 2007
For each pair, tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right.
 TOTAL%
1) Immigrants today strengthen the U.S. because of their hard work and talents 76.7
2) Immigrants today are a burden on the U.S. because they take our jobs, housing and health care 17.3
3) Neither/Both equally 5.9
Missing36
Total1014100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1050
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIGRNT from Generation Next Survey, 2006
Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents OR Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care.
 TOTAL%
1) Immigrants today strengthen our country because their hard work and talents 40.9
2) Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care 41.1
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally 13.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused 4.1
Total1501100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1501
Variables: 140
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QN32 from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
How welcoming is the Catholic Church in the United States to new immigrants? Would you say the Church is very welcoming to new immigrants, somewhat welcoming, not too welcoming, or not at all welcoming?
 TOTAL%
1) Very welcoming 55.6
2) Somewhat welcoming 25.3
3) Not too welcoming 4.8
4) Not at all welcoming 2.9
8) Don't know 10.9
9) Refused 0.4
Total4016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CILEGALS 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? I. Illegal immigration
 TOTAL%
1) Very concerned59527.8
2) Fairly concerned78736.7
3) Not too concerned56226.2
4) Not concerned at all1999.3
Missing31
Total2143100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 2174
Variables: 281
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: In-Person
IMMGTHRM from American National Election Studies, 2004
Feeling Thermometer: illegal immigrants
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106662.36132.83
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
STER4B from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Would you strongly agree with the following statements, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree? New immigrants take away resources that should go to others, like jobs and welfare.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28727.0
2) Somewhat agree29627.9
3) Somewhat disagree22020.7
4) Strongly disagree23822.3
8) Don't know171.6
9) Refused60.6
Missing1000
Total1064100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V121D from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Recent immigrants (How much do members of that group agree with your vision of American society?)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost completely agree24211.6
2) Mostly agree48123.1
3) Somewhat agree89543.0
4) Not at all23111.1
8) Don't know21510.3
9) Refused160.8
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V155B from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
It's OK for immigrants to be loyal to both their home country and the U.S.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree65831.6
2) Somewhat agree82139.4
3) Somewhat disagree24811.9
4) Strongly disagree32215.5
8) Don't know201.0
9) Refused130.6
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V155C from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Immigrants should have access to basic social services like health care and education.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree85741.2
2) Somewhat agree81139.0
3) Somewhat disagree1778.5
4) Strongly disagree1657.9
8) Don't know432.1
9) Refused281.3
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V155D from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Immigrants should have should have to learn English.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree153173.6
2) Somewhat agree39318.9
3) Somewhat disagree1014.9
4) Strongly disagree492.4
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused20.1
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V155F from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Immigrants should celebrate American holidays and traditions.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree63030.3
2) Somewhat agree64531.0
3) Somewhat disagree45421.8
4) Strongly disagree30914.9
8) Don't know331.6
9) Refused110.5
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V155A from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree, with the following statements about immigration and immigrants. The U.S. should do more to limit immigration.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree75036.0
2) Somewhat agree63130.3
3) Somewhat disagree38418.5
4) Strongly disagree26112.6
8) Don't know361.7
9) Refused180.9
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMTODAY from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2010
Which of these statements comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right? Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents. [OR] Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing, and healthcare.
 TOTAL%
1) Statement 1 42.4
2) Statement 2 44.5
3) Neither/both equally (Vol.) 7.4
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 5.7
Total3003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 3003
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INFTHNK1 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2010
Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue? Dealing with illegal immigration in the U.S. [IF R SAYS ALL OR MORE THAN ONE, PROBE WITH: Which has had the biggest influence?]
 TOTAL%
1) A personal experience 27.1
2) The views of your friends and family 6.2
3) What you have seen or read in the media 20.8
4) Your religious beliefs 7.2
5) Your education 20.2
6) Something else 16.1
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) 2.4
Missing74
Total2929100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 3003
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIG from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
38C. Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights. (Do you agree?)
 TOTAL%
1) Disagree strongly843028.9
2) Disagree somewhat822728.2
3) (VOLUNTEERED) Neither/depends12974.4
4) Agree somewhat547118.8
5) Agree strongly426114.6
8) Don't know11443.9
9) Refused3461.2
Missing57
Total29176100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIGBAD from Houston Area Survey, 2010
Do immigrants to the U.S. generally take more from the American economy than they contribute, or do they contribute more than they take?
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK709.3
1) Take more35347.1
2) Contribute more32743.6
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
UNDOCBAD from Houston Area Survey, 2010
Large numbers of undocumented immigrants have been coming to Houston in recent years. How much of a problem do you think this is for the city? Would you say: very serious, somewhat serious, or not much of a problem?
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK60.8
1) Not much of a problem11515.3
2) Somewhat serious23731.6
3) Very serious39252.3
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WHYIMBAD from Houston Area Survey, 2010
IF 'VERY SERIOUS' OR 'SOMEWHAT SERIOUS' (UNDOCBAD): Is the reason you see it as a problem based primarily on concerns about the immigrants taking American jobs; about strains on public services (such as schools and hospitals); about increases in crime; or something else? Which one is most important?
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK213.3
1) Taking American jobs10316.1
2) Strain on public services25039.0
3) Increases in crime13521.1
4) Something else -- specify13220.6
Missing109
Total641100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DENYHELP from Houston Area Survey, 2010
For/Against: What about a law that would deny health and welfare services to illegal immigrants in Texas?
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK516.8
0) Against34245.6
1) For35747.6
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DREAMACT from Houston Area Survey, 2010
For/Against: What about allowing the children of undocumented immigrants to become U.S. citizens, if they have graduated from college or served in the military?
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused/Don't know222.9
0) Against it12116.1
1) For it60780.9
Total750100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 750
Variables: 142
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIG from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
38C. Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights.
 TOTAL%
1) Disagree strongly197420.3
2) Disagree somewhat233023.9
3) (Vol.) Neither/depends3203.3
4) Agree somewhat211421.7
5) Agree strongly261926.9
8) Don't know3073.2
9) Refused800.8
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMHARM from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree? -- Immigrants harm American society by bringing in strange customs and beliefs.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree162.4
2) Agree10916.7
3) Neither446.7
4) Disagree34953.7
5) Strongly disagree10716.4
6) Don't know264.0
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
VIEWIMM from Campaign 2000 Typology Survey
Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents OR…Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care.
 TOTAL%
1) Statement #1 - strongly 35.8
2) Statement #1 - not strongly 14.2
3) Statement #2 - strongly 28.8
4) Statement #2 - not strongly 9.0
5) Neither/both equally 6.8
9) Don't know/refused 5.4
Total2799100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2799
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
UNDOCKID from General Social Survey, 1994
Should illegal immigrants be entitled to have their children continue to qualify as American citizens if born in the United States, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, entitled70647.9
2) No, not entitled65944.7
8) Don't know886.0
9) No answer211.4
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
UNDOCWRK from General Social Survey, 1994
Should illegal immigrants be entitled to work permits, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, entitled19213.0
2) No, not entitled121082.1
8) Don't know634.3
9) No answer90.6
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WLTHIMM from General Social Survey, 1994
Where on a seven point scale (1 being "rich," 7 being "poor") would you rate: Immigrants who are in this country legally?
 TOTAL%
1) 1 rich151.0
2) 2483.3
3) 31188.0
4) 442028.5
5) 536925.0
6) 626117.7
7) 7 poor1107.5
8) Don't know1198.1
9) No answer140.9
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WLTHUNDC from General Social Survey, 1994
Rate: Immigrants who are in this country illegally?
 TOTAL%
1) 1 rich302.0
2) 2231.6
3) 3271.8
4) 4654.4
5) 51278.6
6) 641428.1
7) 7 poor65844.6
8) Don't know1167.9
9) No answer140.9
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WORKIMM from General Social Survey, 1994
Where on a seven point scale (1 being "hard-working," 7 being "lazy") would you rate: Legal immigrants?
 TOTAL%
1) 1 hard-working825.6
2) 219713.4
3) 332321.9
4) 448733.0
5) 515310.4
6) 6583.9
7) 7 lazy241.6
8) Don't know1318.9
9) No answer191.3
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WORKUNDC from General Social Survey, 1994
Rate: Illegal immigrants
 TOTAL%
1) 1 hard-working1278.6
2) 217311.7
3) 321014.2
4) 432622.1
5) 515910.8
6) 618112.3
7) 7 lazy1047.1
8) Don't know17411.8
9) No answer201.4
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMUNEMP from General Social Survey, 1994
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Higher unemployment.
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely79553.9
2) Somewhat likely45831.1
3) Not too likely1167.9
4) Not at all likely342.3
8) Don't know634.3
9) No answer80.5
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMIGRNT from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
I am going to read you some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement (Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents) or the SECOND statement (Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care) comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right.
 TOTAL%
1) First statement 36.3
2) Second statement 54.5
3) Neither/Both equally 4.8
4) Don't know/Refused 4.5
Total1975100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMFARE from General Social Survey, 1994
Under current law, immigrants who come from other countries to the United States legally are entitled, from the very beginning, to government assistance such as Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare on the same basis as citizens. But some people say they should not be eligible until they have lived here for a year or more. Which do you think? Do you think that immigrants who are here legally should be eligible for such services as soon as they come, or should they not be eligible?
 TOTAL%
1) Eligible46631.6
2) Not eligible93563.4
8) Don't know664.5
9) No answer70.5
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMPUSH from General Social Survey, 1994
Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights- do you agree or disagree?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36324.6
2) Agree45630.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree31721.5
4) Disagree20714.0
5) Strongly disagree402.7
8) Don't know835.6
9) No answer80.5
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMUNITE from General Social Survey, 1994
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Make it harder to keep the country united.
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely50033.9
2) Somewhat likely49733.7
3) Not too likely26518.0
4) Not at all likely1117.5
8) Don't know936.3
9) No answer80.5
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMMWRKUP from General Social Survey, 1994
The Irish, Italians, Jews, and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Today's immigrants should do the same without any special favors- do you agree or disagree?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50033.9
2) Agree67345.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree15510.5
4) Disagree845.7
5) Strongly disagree151.0
8) Don't know362.4
9) No answer110.7
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RIMMDISC from General Social Survey, 1994
What about immigrants? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely that you or anyone in your family won't get a promotion while an equally or less qualified immigrant employee receives one instead?
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1268.5
2) Somewhat likely30921.0
3) Somewhat unlikely42729.0
4) Very unlikely48032.6
8) Don't know1107.5
9) No answer221.5
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
UNDOCCOL from General Social Survey, 1994
Should illegal immigrants be entitled to attend public universities at the same cost as other students, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, entitled46531.5
2) No, not entitled94263.9
8) Don't know583.9
9) No answer90.6
Missing1518
Total1474100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HIDEIMMG from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with the following statement? - It's okay for religious leaders to hide immigrants from Latin America when the U.S. government says those immigrants are illegal.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree91127.1
2) Disagree204860.9
8) Don't know40412.0
Total3363100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 3363
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OWE_IMMG from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
I'm going to read a list of statements. For each, please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly: America owes a great deal to the immigrants who came here.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly155153.3
2) Agree somewhat64822.3
3) Disagree somewhat29110.0
4) Disagree strongly36412.5
5) Don't know561.9
6) Refused00.0
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FORN_LRN from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
I'm going to read a list of statements. For each, please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly: Foreigners who come to live in America should give up their foreign ways and learn to be like other Americans.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly69724.0
2) Agree somewhat64822.3
3) Disagree somewhat72825.0
4) Disagree strongly78126.8
5) Don't know481.7
6) Refused90.3
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
IMMIGR from Middletown Area Study, 1995
The United States should deny welfare, food stamps, medical services and public education to illegal immigrants and their children. Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree256.0
2) Disagree8821.3
3) Don't know/not sure5713.8
4) Agree14334.5
5) Strongly agree10124.4
Missing8
Total414100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 422
Variables: 86
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ARABIM from Middletown Area Study, 2002
Which of the following best describes your position about the immigration of Arabs into the United States: There should be
 TOTAL%
1) No restriction at all on them coming into the country3710.4
2) More investigation of Arabs than there has previously been19253.9
3) Major restrictions on immigrating Arabs9025.3
4) No more Arabs should be allowed to immigrate3710.4
Missing56
Total356100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 412
Variables: 48
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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