Immigrants, Attitudes towards - Measurement Concept
How does the respondent feel about immigrants?82 Questions match selected parameters.
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 | % | |
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1) Not at all | 147 | 9.4 |
2) Only a little | 346 | 22.0 |
3) Some | 896 | 57.0 |
4) A lot | 181 | 11.5 |
Missing | 77 | |
Total | 1571 | 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 |
Illegal aliens (2004: illegal immigrants) -- feeling thermometer
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
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Total | 7532 | 43.59 | 30.74 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
Immigrants coming into the U.S. are taking too many jobs away from other American citizens.
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 33 | 1.3 |
-4) Don't know | 13 | 0.5 |
1) Strongly disagree | 514 | 19.7 |
2) Somewhat disagree | 396 | 15.2 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 550 | 21.1 |
4) Somewhat agree | 546 | 21.0 |
5) Strongly agree | 553 | 21.2 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 2605 | 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 |
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 | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 2024 | 56.9 |
1) Better | 375 | 10.5 |
2) Worse | 538 | 15.1 |
3) Won't affect American society one way of another | 532 | 14.9 |
8) Don't know | 82 | 2.3 |
9) Refused | 8 | 0.2 |
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 |
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 | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 141 | 5.0 |
0) Against it | 957 | 34.0 |
1) For it | 1716 | 61.0 |
Missing | 15729 | |
Total | 2814 | 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 |
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 | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 46 | 3.5 |
1) Should not | 733 | 56.1 |
2) Should | 528 | 40.4 |
Missing | 17236 | |
Total | 1307 | 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 |
For/Against: What about preventing the children of illegal immigrants from attending the public schools? (97)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 40 | 6.1 |
0) Against | 403 | 61.9 |
1) For | 208 | 32.0 |
Missing | 17892 | |
Total | 651 | 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 |
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 | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 27 | 4.2 |
1) Making things worse | 99 | 15.2 |
2) Not much difference | 444 | 68.3 |
3) Making things better | 80 | 12.3 |
Missing | 17893 | |
Total | 650 | 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 |
Government spends too much money assisting immigrants.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 243 | 20.0 |
2) Agree | 365 | 30.0 |
3) Neither disagree nor agree | 319 | 26.2 |
4) Disagree | 208 | 17.1 |
5) Strongly disagree | 44 | 3.6 |
8) Can't choose | 36 | 3.0 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
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 | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 76 | 5.3 |
1) Very unfavorable | 330 | 22.9 |
2) 2 | 147 | 10.2 |
3) 3 | 134 | 9.3 |
4) 4 | 108 | 7.5 |
5) 5 | 255 | 17.7 |
6) 6 | 61 | 4.2 |
7) 7 | 70 | 4.9 |
8) 8 | 74 | 5.1 |
9) 9 | 47 | 3.3 |
10) Very favorable | 139 | 9.6 |
Missing | 17102 | |
Total | 1441 | 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 |
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 | % | |
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-1) Refused/Don't know | 22 | 2.9 |
0) Against it | 121 | 16.1 |
1) For it | 607 | 80.9 |
Missing | 17793 | |
Total | 750 | 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 |
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 394 | 32.4 |
2) Agree | 434 | 35.7 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 214 | 17.6 |
4) Disagree | 113 | 9.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 32 | 2.6 |
8) Can't choose | 28 | 2.3 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants are generally good for America's economy
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 80 | 6.6 |
2) Agree | 458 | 37.7 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 355 | 29.2 |
4) Disagree | 236 | 19.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 55 | 4.5 |
8) Can't choose | 31 | 2.5 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants increase crime rates
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 83 | 6.8 |
2) Agree | 235 | 19.3 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 345 | 28.4 |
4) Disagree | 437 | 35.9 |
5) Strongly disagree | 84 | 6.9 |
8) Can't choose | 31 | 2.5 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
Immigrants improve American society by bringing in new ideas and cultures.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 119 | 9.8 |
2) Agree | 563 | 46.3 |
3) Neither disagree nor agree | 294 | 24.2 |
4) Disagree | 176 | 14.5 |
5) Strongly disagree | 40 | 3.3 |
8) Can't choose | 23 | 1.9 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in America
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 153 | 12.6 |
2) Agree | 363 | 29.9 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 274 | 22.5 |
4) Disagree | 343 | 28.2 |
5) Strongly disagree | 67 | 5.5 |
8) Can't choose | 15 | 1.2 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
Legal immigrants to America who are not citizens should have the same rights as American citizens.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 139 | 11.4 |
2) Agree | 319 | 26.2 |
3) Neither disagree nor agree | 186 | 15.3 |
4) Disagree | 418 | 34.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 128 | 10.5 |
8) Can't choose | 24 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1596 | |
Total | 1216 | 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 |
For/Against: What about giving amnesty to illegal aliens who have lived in the U.S. for five or more years? (87)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 43 | 6.7 |
0) Against | 280 | 43.4 |
1) For | 322 | 49.9 |
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 |
For/Against: What about a law that would deny health and welfare services to illegal immigrants in Texas? (95, 07, 09, 10)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 179 | 6.5 |
0) Against | 1236 | 44.8 |
1) For | 1347 | 48.8 |
Missing | 15781 | |
Total | 2762 | 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 |
Agree/Disagree: The children of illegal immigrants should have the right to attend the public schools. (85, 95, 07, 09)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 87 | 3.4 |
0) Disagree | 868 | 33.9 |
1) Agree | 1607 | 62.7 |
Missing | 15981 | |
Total | 2562 | 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 |
Agree/Disagree: Undocumented immigrants are a major cause of unemployment in the Houston area today. (89, 94, 96, 99, 04)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 157 | 4.9 |
0) Disagree | 1615 | 50.0 |
1) Agree | 1456 | 45.1 |
Missing | 15315 | |
Total | 3228 | 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 |
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/DK | 809 | 13.2 |
1) Take more | 2615 | 42.7 |
2) Contribute more | 2695 | 44.0 |
Missing | 12424 | |
Total | 6119 | 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 |
For/Against: What about imposing fines and criminal charges against employers in this community who hire illegal immigrants? (07, 09)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 97 | 7.1 |
0) Against it | 422 | 31.0 |
1) For it | 843 | 61.9 |
Missing | 17181 | |
Total | 1362 | 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 |
For/Against: What about strong penalties on employers who hire illegal aliens? (86)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 42 | 6.8 |
0) Against | 230 | 37.2 |
1) For | 347 | 56.1 |
Missing | 17924 | |
Total | 619 | 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 |
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/DK | 42 | 1.9 |
1) Not much of a problem | 394 | 17.8 |
2) Somewhat serious | 630 | 28.4 |
3) Very serious | 1151 | 51.9 |
Missing | 16326 | |
Total | 2217 | 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 |
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/DK | 83 | 4.6 |
1) Taking American jobs | 238 | 13.3 |
2) Strain on public services | 785 | 43.8 |
3) Increases in crime | 379 | 21.1 |
4) Something else -- specify | 308 | 17.2 |
Missing | 16750 | |
Total | 1793 | 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 |
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 agree | 120 | 8.6 |
2) Agree | 318 | 22.7 |
3) Disagree | 692 | 49.5 |
4) Strongly disagree | 217 | 15.5 |
8) Don't know | 46 | 3.3 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
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 likely | 362 | 25.9 |
2) Somewhat likely | 658 | 47.1 |
3) Not too likely | 240 | 17.2 |
4) Not likely at all | 76 | 5.4 |
8) Don't know | 53 | 3.8 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
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 likely | 351 | 25.1 |
2) Somewhat likely | 453 | 32.4 |
3) Not too likely | 402 | 28.8 |
4) Not likely at all | 135 | 9.7 |
8) Don't know | 48 | 3.4 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? -- Higher economic growth.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 155 | 11.1 |
2) Somewhat likely | 489 | 35.0 |
3) Not too likely | 514 | 36.8 |
4) Not likely at all | 146 | 10.4 |
8) Don't know | 87 | 6.2 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
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 likely | 332 | 23.7 |
2) Somewhat likely | 629 | 45.0 |
3) Not too likely | 305 | 21.8 |
4) Not likely at all | 51 | 3.6 |
8) Don't know | 72 | 5.2 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
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 likely | 268 | 19.2 |
2) Somewhat likely | 473 | 33.8 |
3) Not to likely | 454 | 32.5 |
4) Not at all likely | 134 | 9.6 |
8) Don't know | 60 | 4.3 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1419 | |
Total | 1398 | 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 |
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..k. Immigrants
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 92 | 5.5 |
2) Some | 947 | 57.0 |
3) Only a little | 477 | 28.7 |
4) Not at all | 144 | 8.7 |
Missing | 61 | |
Total | 1660 | 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 |
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 592 | 43.3 |
2) Agree | 395 | 28.9 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 179 | 13.1 |
4) Disagree | 86 | 6.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 27 | 2.0 |
8) Can't choose | 68 | 5.0 |
9) No answer | 20 | 1.5 |
Missing | 1537 | |
Total | 1367 | 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 |
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 agree | 60 | 4.4 |
2) Agree | 364 | 26.6 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 413 | 30.2 |
4) Disagree | 361 | 26.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 52 | 3.8 |
8) Can't choose | 60 | 4.4 |
9) No answer | 57 | 4.2 |
Missing | 1537 | |
Total | 1367 | 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 |
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 agree | 95 | 6.9 |
2) Agree | 328 | 24.0 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 368 | 26.9 |
4) Disagree | 388 | 28.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 86 | 6.3 |
8) Can't choose | 45 | 3.3 |
9) No answer | 57 | 4.2 |
Missing | 1537 | |
Total | 1367 | 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 |
How would you rate: Illegal immigrants?
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 2323 | 38.71 | 29.72 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Order of TIGHTENING THE BORDER AGAINST ILLEGAL ALIENS in administration of federal spending items
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1st federal spending item | 219 | 9.4 |
2) 2nd federal spending item | 207 | 8.9 |
3) 3rd federal spending item | 198 | 8.5 |
4) 4th federal spending item | 204 | 8.8 |
5) 5th federal spending item | 219 | 9.4 |
6) 6th federal spending item | 198 | 8.5 |
7) 7th federal spending item | 243 | 10.5 |
8) 8th federal spending item | 179 | 7.7 |
9) 9th federal spending item | 221 | 9.5 |
10) 10th federal spending item | 210 | 9.0 |
11) 11th federal spending item | 225 | 9.7 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 agree | 170 | 12.4 |
2) Agree | 446 | 32.6 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 299 | 21.9 |
4) Disagree | 301 | 22.0 |
5) Strongly disagree | 65 | 4.8 |
8) Can't choose | 28 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 58 | 4.2 |
Missing | 1537 | |
Total | 1367 | 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 |
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 agree | 152 | 11.1 |
2) Agree | 636 | 46.5 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 278 | 20.3 |
4) Disagree | 169 | 12.4 |
5) Strongly disagree | 34 | 2.5 |
8) Can't choose | 44 | 3.2 |
9) No answer | 54 | 4.0 |
Missing | 1537 | |
Total | 1367 | 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 |
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 | |
Missing | 36 | |
Total | 1014 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1050 |
Variables: | 120 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1501 |
Variables: | 140 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | |
Total | 4016 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 concerned | 595 | 27.8 |
2) Fairly concerned | 787 | 36.7 |
3) Not too concerned | 562 | 26.2 |
4) Not concerned at all | 199 | 9.3 |
Missing | 31 | |
Total | 2143 | 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 |
Feeling Thermometer: illegal immigrants
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1066 | 62.36 | 132.83 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 agree | 287 | 27.0 |
2) Somewhat agree | 296 | 27.9 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 220 | 20.7 |
4) Strongly disagree | 238 | 22.3 |
8) Don't know | 17 | 1.6 |
9) Refused | 6 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1000 | |
Total | 1064 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Recent immigrants (How much do members of that group agree with your vision of American society?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Almost completely agree | 242 | 11.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 481 | 23.1 |
3) Somewhat agree | 895 | 43.0 |
4) Not at all | 231 | 11.1 |
8) Don't know | 215 | 10.3 |
9) Refused | 16 | 0.8 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
It's OK for immigrants to be loyal to both their home country and the U.S.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 658 | 31.6 |
2) Somewhat agree | 821 | 39.4 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 248 | 11.9 |
4) Strongly disagree | 322 | 15.5 |
8) Don't know | 20 | 1.0 |
9) Refused | 13 | 0.6 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Immigrants should have access to basic social services like health care and education.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 857 | 41.2 |
2) Somewhat agree | 811 | 39.0 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 177 | 8.5 |
4) Strongly disagree | 165 | 7.9 |
8) Don't know | 43 | 2.1 |
9) Refused | 28 | 1.3 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Immigrants should have should have to learn English.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 1531 | 73.6 |
2) Somewhat agree | 393 | 18.9 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 101 | 4.9 |
4) Strongly disagree | 49 | 2.4 |
8) Don't know | 5 | 0.2 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Immigrants should celebrate American holidays and traditions.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 630 | 30.3 |
2) Somewhat agree | 645 | 31.0 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 454 | 21.8 |
4) Strongly disagree | 309 | 14.9 |
8) Don't know | 33 | 1.6 |
9) Refused | 11 | 0.5 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 agree | 750 | 36.0 |
2) Somewhat agree | 631 | 30.3 |
3) Somewhat disagree | 384 | 18.5 |
4) Strongly disagree | 261 | 12.6 |
8) Don't know | 36 | 1.7 |
9) Refused | 18 | 0.9 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | |
Total | 3003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3003 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | |
Missing | 74 | |
Total | 2929 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3003 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
38C. Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights. (Do you agree?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Disagree strongly | 8430 | 28.9 |
2) Disagree somewhat | 8227 | 28.2 |
3) (VOLUNTEERED) Neither/depends | 1297 | 4.4 |
4) Agree somewhat | 5471 | 18.8 |
5) Agree strongly | 4261 | 14.6 |
8) Don't know | 1144 | 3.9 |
9) Refused | 346 | 1.2 |
Missing | 57 | |
Total | 29176 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 29233 |
Variables: | 333 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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/DK | 70 | 9.3 |
1) Take more | 353 | 47.1 |
2) Contribute more | 327 | 43.6 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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/DK | 6 | 0.8 |
1) Not much of a problem | 115 | 15.3 |
2) Somewhat serious | 237 | 31.6 |
3) Very serious | 392 | 52.3 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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/DK | 21 | 3.3 |
1) Taking American jobs | 103 | 16.1 |
2) Strain on public services | 250 | 39.0 |
3) Increases in crime | 135 | 21.1 |
4) Something else -- specify | 132 | 20.6 |
Missing | 109 | |
Total | 641 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
For/Against: What about a law that would deny health and welfare services to illegal immigrants in Texas?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 51 | 6.8 |
0) Against | 342 | 45.6 |
1) For | 357 | 47.6 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 know | 22 | 2.9 |
0) Against it | 121 | 16.1 |
1) For it | 607 | 80.9 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
38C. Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Disagree strongly | 1974 | 20.3 |
2) Disagree somewhat | 2330 | 23.9 |
3) (Vol.) Neither/depends | 320 | 3.3 |
4) Agree somewhat | 2114 | 21.7 |
5) Agree strongly | 2619 | 26.9 |
8) Don't know | 307 | 3.2 |
9) Refused | 80 | 0.8 |
Total | 9745 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 12100 |
Variables: | 256 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specific communities |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 agree | 16 | 2.4 |
2) Agree | 109 | 16.7 |
3) Neither | 44 | 6.7 |
4) Disagree | 349 | 53.7 |
5) Strongly disagree | 107 | 16.4 |
6) Don't know | 26 | 4.0 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | |
Total | 2799 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2799 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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, entitled | 706 | 47.9 |
2) No, not entitled | 659 | 44.7 |
8) Don't know | 88 | 6.0 |
9) No answer | 21 | 1.4 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Should illegal immigrants be entitled to work permits, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, entitled | 192 | 13.0 |
2) No, not entitled | 1210 | 82.1 |
8) Don't know | 63 | 4.3 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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 rich | 15 | 1.0 |
2) 2 | 48 | 3.3 |
3) 3 | 118 | 8.0 |
4) 4 | 420 | 28.5 |
5) 5 | 369 | 25.0 |
6) 6 | 261 | 17.7 |
7) 7 poor | 110 | 7.5 |
8) Don't know | 119 | 8.1 |
9) No answer | 14 | 0.9 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Rate: Immigrants who are in this country illegally?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1 rich | 30 | 2.0 |
2) 2 | 23 | 1.6 |
3) 3 | 27 | 1.8 |
4) 4 | 65 | 4.4 |
5) 5 | 127 | 8.6 |
6) 6 | 414 | 28.1 |
7) 7 poor | 658 | 44.6 |
8) Don't know | 116 | 7.9 |
9) No answer | 14 | 0.9 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Where on a seven point scale (1 being "hard-working," 7 being "lazy") would you rate: Legal immigrants?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1 hard-working | 82 | 5.6 |
2) 2 | 197 | 13.4 |
3) 3 | 323 | 21.9 |
4) 4 | 487 | 33.0 |
5) 5 | 153 | 10.4 |
6) 6 | 58 | 3.9 |
7) 7 lazy | 24 | 1.6 |
8) Don't know | 131 | 8.9 |
9) No answer | 19 | 1.3 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Rate: Illegal immigrants
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1 hard-working | 127 | 8.6 |
2) 2 | 173 | 11.7 |
3) 3 | 210 | 14.2 |
4) 4 | 326 | 22.1 |
5) 5 | 159 | 10.8 |
6) 6 | 181 | 12.3 |
7) 7 lazy | 104 | 7.1 |
8) Don't know | 174 | 11.8 |
9) No answer | 20 | 1.4 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Higher unemployment.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very likely | 795 | 53.9 |
2) Somewhat likely | 458 | 31.1 |
3) Not too likely | 116 | 7.9 |
4) Not at all likely | 34 | 2.3 |
8) Don't know | 63 | 4.3 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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 | |
Total | 1975 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1975 |
Variables: | 151 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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) Eligible | 466 | 31.6 |
2) Not eligible | 935 | 63.4 |
8) Don't know | 66 | 4.5 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Immigrants are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights- do you agree or disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 363 | 24.6 |
2) Agree | 456 | 30.9 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 317 | 21.5 |
4) Disagree | 207 | 14.0 |
5) Strongly disagree | 40 | 2.7 |
8) Don't know | 83 | 5.6 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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 likely | 500 | 33.9 |
2) Somewhat likely | 497 | 33.7 |
3) Not too likely | 265 | 18.0 |
4) Not at all likely | 111 | 7.5 |
8) Don't know | 93 | 6.3 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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 agree | 500 | 33.9 |
2) Agree | 673 | 45.7 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 155 | 10.5 |
4) Disagree | 84 | 5.7 |
5) Strongly disagree | 15 | 1.0 |
8) Don't know | 36 | 2.4 |
9) No answer | 11 | 0.7 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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 likely | 126 | 8.5 |
2) Somewhat likely | 309 | 21.0 |
3) Somewhat unlikely | 427 | 29.0 |
4) Very unlikely | 480 | 32.6 |
8) Don't know | 110 | 7.5 |
9) No answer | 22 | 1.5 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
Should illegal immigrants be entitled to attend public universities at the same cost as other students, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, entitled | 465 | 31.5 |
2) No, not entitled | 942 | 63.9 |
8) Don't know | 58 | 3.9 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.6 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 1474 | 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 |
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) Agree | 911 | 27.1 |
2) Disagree | 2048 | 60.9 |
8) Don't know | 404 | 12.0 |
Total | 3363 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
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 strongly | 1551 | 53.3 |
2) Agree somewhat | 648 | 22.3 |
3) Disagree somewhat | 291 | 10.0 |
4) Disagree strongly | 364 | 12.5 |
5) Don't know | 56 | 1.9 |
6) Refused | 0 | 0.0 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 strongly | 697 | 24.0 |
2) Agree somewhat | 648 | 22.3 |
3) Disagree somewhat | 728 | 25.0 |
4) Disagree strongly | 781 | 26.8 |
5) Don't know | 48 | 1.7 |
6) Refused | 9 | 0.3 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
The United States should deny welfare, food stamps, medical services and public education to illegal immigrants and their children. Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 25 | 6.0 |
2) Disagree | 88 | 21.3 |
3) Don't know/not sure | 57 | 13.8 |
4) Agree | 143 | 34.5 |
5) Strongly agree | 101 | 24.4 |
Missing | 8 | |
Total | 414 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 422 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 country | 37 | 10.4 |
2) More investigation of Arabs than there has previously been | 192 | 53.9 |
3) Major restrictions on immigrating Arabs | 90 | 25.3 |
4) No more Arabs should be allowed to immigrate | 37 | 10.4 |
Missing | 56 | |
Total | 356 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 412 |
Variables: | 48 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |