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Endtime Family (Children of God), 1997 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Which of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about God? (GOD1)
 TOTAL%
4) I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others.80.8
5) While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God.373.6
6) I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it.97695.6
Missing4
Total1021100.0
2) Which best describes your beliefs about God? (GOD2)
 TOTAL%
2) I don't believe in God now, but I used to.20.2
3) I believe in God now, but I didn't used to.23222.8
4) I believe in God now, and I always have.77275.9
5) Can't choose111.1
Missing8
Total1017100.0
3) Now thinking about the present, about how often do you pray? (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
4) Several times a year10.1
6) 2-3 times a month20.2
7) Nearly every week10.1
8) Every week40.4
9) Several times a week202.0
10) Once a day181.8
11) Several times a day97995.5
Total1025100.0
4) Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience - that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (BRNAGN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91990.8
2) No939.2
Missing13
Total1012100.0
5) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior? (BLJESUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes101899.5
2) No50.5
Missing2
Total1023100.0
6) At your family meals at home, does anyone say grace or give thanks to God aloud before meals? (PRAYMEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95594.2
2) No595.8
Missing11
Total1014100.0
7) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81288.9
2) No10111.1
Missing112
Total913100.0
8) How often have you read the Bible in the last year? (RDBIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day484.7
2) Once a day949.2
3) Several times a week47446.6
4) Once a week15815.5
5) Less than once a week23823.4
6) I did not read it50.5
Missing8
Total1017100.0
9) How often have you read the Word as written down by Father David or Maria in the last year? (RDFATHMA)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day44243.2
2) Once a day39438.6
3) Several times a week17116.7
4) Once a week90.9
5) Less than once a week50.5
6) I did not read it10.1
Missing3
Total1022100.0
10) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and it is to be taken literally.47247.2
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word.50750.6
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man.80.8
4) This does not apply to me.141.4
Missing24
Total1001100.0
11) Would you describe yourself as...? (REL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely religious13313.4
2) Very religious29029.2
3) Somewhat religious26426.6
4) Neither religious nor non-religious12712.8
5) Somewhat non-religious272.7
6) Very non-religious212.1
7) Extremely non-religious191.9
8) Can't choose11211.3
Missing32
Total993100.0
12) How close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say extremely close, somewhat close, not very close, or not close at all? (CLOSEGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely close42742.1
2) Somewhat close52351.6
3) Not very close444.3
4) Not close at all80.8
6) Don't know121.2
Missing11
Total1014100.0
13) Do you believe in life after death? (BLAFTLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely99797.4
2) Yes, probably252.4
4) No, definitely not10.1
5) Can't choose10.1
Missing1
Total1024100.0
14) Do you believe in Heaven? (HEAVEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely100298.0
2) Yes, probably202.0
Missing3
Total1022100.0
15) Do you believe in Hell? (HELL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely97195.0
2) Yes, probably474.6
3) No, probably not10.1
5) Can't choose30.3
Missing3
Total1022100.0
16) Do you believe in religious miracles? (MIRACLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely96694.7
2) Yes, probably474.6
3) No, probably not30.3
5) Can't choose40.4
Missing5
Total1020100.0
17) Do you believe that the Endtime has begun or will begin very soon? (ENDTIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely83081.2
2) Yes, probably16215.9
3) No, probably not171.7
4) No, definitely not20.2
5) Can't choose111.1
Missing3
Total1022100.0
18) In your opinion, should there be daily prayers in all public schools? (SCHLPRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely78577.3
2) Yes, probably16516.2
3) No, probably not222.2
4) No, definitely not20.2
5) Can't choose424.1
Missing9
Total1016100.0
19) Please think about this belief and indicate how certain you are that it is true: 'The Devil actually exists.' (DEVIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely true99397.1
2) Probably true292.8
3) Probably not true10.1
Missing2
Total1023100.0
20) Some books or films offend people who have strong religious beliefs. Should books and films that attack religions be prohibited by law or should they be allowed? (PROHIBIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should be prohibited17317.5
2) Probably should be prohibited29730.1
3) Probably should be allowed26727.0
4) Definitely should be allowed828.3
5) Can't choose16917.1
Missing37
Total988100.0
21) How close do you feel to Father David most of the time? Would you say extremely close, somewhat close, not very close, or not close at all? (CLSDAVID)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely close30930.4
2) Somewhat close56355.3
3) Not very close1019.9
4) Not close at all242.4
5) Don't know212.1
Missing7
Total1018100.0
22) Here are two statements. Will you tell us which one you agree with more? First: 'The younger generation should be taught by their elders to do what is right.' Second: 'The younger generation should be taught to think for themselves even though they may do something their elders disapprove of.' (YOUNGGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Taught by elders45445.2
2) Taught to think themselves35735.6
3) Don't know606.0
4) Both taught by elders and taught to think for themselves13313.2
Missing21
Total1004100.0
23) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A life of peace and tranquility (AFTLIFE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely66465.4
2) Somewhat likely27927.5
3) Not too likely504.9
4) Not likely at all101.0
5) Don't know121.2
Missing10
Total1015100.0
24) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A life of intense action (AFTLIFE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely42541.7
2) Somewhat likely38938.2
3) Not too likely14514.2
4) Not likely at all302.9
5) Don't know292.8
Missing7
Total1018100.0
25) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A life like the one here on earth only better (AFTLIFE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely73672.0
2) Somewhat likely21821.3
3) Not too likely494.8
4) Not likely at all111.1
5) Don't know80.8
Missing3
Total1022100.0
26) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable (AFTLIFE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely474.6
2) Somewhat likely484.7
3) Not too likely18318.0
4) Not likely at all72371.1
5) Don't know161.6
Missing8
Total1017100.0
27) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A pale, shadowy form of life, hardly life at all (AFTLIFE5)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely10.1
2) Somewhat likely40.4
3) Not too likely272.6
4) Not likely at all98696.6
5) Don't know30.3
Missing4
Total1021100.0
28) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A spiritual life, involving our mind but not our body (AFTLIFE6)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely737.2
2) Somewhat likely686.7
3) Not too likely16115.8
4) Not likely at all67766.6
5) Don't know373.6
Missing9
Total1016100.0
29) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A paradise of pleasure and delights (AFTLIFE7)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely88386.5
2) Somewhat likely12612.3
3) Not too likely50.5
4) Not likely at all30.3
5) Don't know40.4
Missing4
Total1021100.0
30) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - A place of loving intellectual communion (AFTLIFE8)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely73672.7
2) Somewhat likely19319.1
3) Not too likely323.2
4) Not likely at all222.2
5) Don't know303.0
Missing12
Total1013100.0
31) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Union with God (AFTLIFE9)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely95393.1
2) Somewhat likely575.6
3) Not too likely70.7
4) Not likely at all10.1
5) Don't know60.6
Missing1
Total1024100.0
32) Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Reunion with loved ones (AFTLIF10)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely99997.7
2) Somewhat likely232.2
5) Don't know10.1
Missing2
Total1023100.0
33) Please consider the following statements. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. - Those who violate God's rules must be punished. (PUNISH)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly30029.9
2) Agree somewhat56656.3
3) Disagree somewhat12712.6
4) Disagree strongly121.2
Missing20
Total1005100.0
34) Please consider the following statements. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. - Right and wrong are not usually a simple matter of black and white; there are many shades of gray. (BLKWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly51250.3
2) Agree somewhat37637.0
3) Disagree somewhat717.0
4) Disagree strongly585.7
Missing8
Total1017100.0
35) Please consider the following statements. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. - Immoral actions by one person can corrupt society in general. (CORRUPT)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly41140.7
2) Agree somewhat48648.1
3) Disagree somewhat959.4
4) Disagree strongly181.8
Missing15
Total1010100.0
36) Please consider the following statements. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly. - Morality is a personal matter and society should not force everyone to follow one standard. (MORALPER)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly23823.7
2) Agree somewhat32932.8
3) Disagree somewhat27627.5
4) Disagree strongly16116.0
Missing21
Total1004100.0
37) Below are some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. For each one, please check one box to indicate whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? - Such things are decided by God (LFGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important33233.1
2) Important27127.0
3) Somewhat important26126.0
4) Not at all important10410.4
5) Don't know353.5
Missing22
Total1003100.0
38) Below are some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. For each one, please check one box to indicate whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? - Some people are born with better genes than others (LFGENES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important272.7
2) Important777.6
3) Somewhat important31030.8
4) Not at all important55254.8
5) Don't know414.1
Missing18
Total1007100.0
39) Below are some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. For each one, please check one box to indicate whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? - Society gives some people a head start and holds others back (LFHDSTRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important10510.5
2) Important26826.8
3) Somewhat important45245.2
4) Not at all important15315.3
5) Don't know212.1
Missing26
Total999100.0
40) Below are some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. For each one, please check one box to indicate whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? - Some people use their will power and work harder than others (LFHRDWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important56856.2
2) Important31130.8
3) Somewhat important11611.5
4) Not at all important131.3
5) Don't know20.2
Missing15
Total1010100.0
41) Below are some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. For each one, please check one box to indicate whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? - It's just a matter of chance (LFCHANCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important161.6
2) Important272.7
3) Somewhat important20520.3
4) Not at all important72471.7
5) Don't know383.8
Missing15
Total1010100.0
42) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Creative (FRDCREAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important898.7
2) Very important17717.3
3) Fairly important40739.8
4) Not too important28728.1
5) Not at all important626.1
6) Don't know10.1
Missing2
Total1023100.0
43) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Cultured (FRDCULTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important444.3
2) Very important16115.7
3) Fairly important38137.2
4) Not too important33532.7
5) Not at all important959.3
6) Don't know70.7
Missing2
Total1023100.0
44) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Dynamic (FRDDYNAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important616.0
2) Very important16015.7
3) Fairly important34433.7
4) Not too important35634.9
5) Not at all important888.6
6) Don't know111.1
Missing5
Total1020100.0
45) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Fun-loving (FRDFUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important38938.1
2) Very important31130.4
3) Fairly important24423.9
4) Not too important616.0
5) Not at all important141.4
6) Don't know30.3
Missing3
Total1022100.0
46) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Honest (FRDHNST)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important73171.6
2) Very important25124.6
3) Fairly important353.4
4) Not too important20.2
5) Not at all important20.2
Missing4
Total1021100.0
47) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Intelligent (FRDSMART)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important434.2
2) Very important18117.8
3) Fairly important47846.9
4) Not too important27426.9
5) Not at all important434.2
Missing6
Total1019100.0
48) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Responsible (FRDRESP)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important37837.1
2) Very important47146.2
3) Fairly important15915.6
4) Not too important101.0
6) Don't know10.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
49) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Spiritual (FRDSPRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important26225.8
2) Very important36736.1
3) Fairly important29629.1
4) Not too important696.8
5) Not at all important202.0
6) Don't know30.3
Missing8
Total1017100.0
50) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Dedicated (FRDDDCTD)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important42842.0
2) Very important40339.5
3) Fairly important16215.9
4) Not too important222.2
5) Not at all important20.2
6) Don't know30.3
Missing5
Total1020100.0
51) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Romantic (FRDRMNTC)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important1019.9
2) Very important20420.0
3) Fairly important38637.9
4) Not too important25224.8
5) Not at all important686.7
6) Don't know70.7
Missing7
Total1018100.0
52) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Strong (FRDSTRNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important414.0
2) Very important1019.9
3) Fairly important29529.0
4) Not too important40940.2
5) Not at all important16416.1
6) Don't know80.8
Missing7
Total1018100.0
53) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Emotional (FRDEMTNL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important141.4
2) Very important10910.7
3) Fairly important34633.9
4) Not too important40639.8
5) Not at all important14213.9
6) Don't know40.4
Missing4
Total1021100.0
54) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Rich (FRDRICH)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important151.5
2) Very important60.6
3) Fairly important444.3
4) Not too important25825.3
5) Not at all important69267.9
6) Don't know40.4
Missing6
Total1019100.0
55) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Conventional (FRDCNVTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important50.5
2) Very important272.7
3) Fairly important1009.9
4) Not too important31531.2
5) Not at all important53853.2
6) Don't know262.6
Missing14
Total1011100.0
56) Below are some qualities one might look for in a personal friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal friend, but we are interested in those that are most important to you. For each one, please check one box to indicate how important the quality is to you. - Sensual (FRDSNSL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important949.3
2) Very important17517.3
3) Fairly important31831.5
4) Not too important24824.5
5) Not at all important15415.2
6) Don't know222.2
Missing14
Total1011100.0
57) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Being financially secure (IMPFINAN)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important444.3
2) Very important19018.7
3) Somewhat important45845.0
4) Not too important24624.2
5) Not at all important787.7
6) Don't know10.1
Missing8
Total1017100.0
58) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Being married (IMPMARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important848.3
2) Very important26025.6
3) Somewhat important30329.9
4) Not too important22322.0
5) Not at all important12612.4
6) Don't know191.9
Missing10
Total1015100.0
59) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Having children (IMPCHILD)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important26726.2
2) Very important35134.4
3) Somewhat important20119.7
4) Not too important11311.1
5) Not at all important656.4
6) Don't know222.2
Missing6
Total1019100.0
60) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Having faith in God (IMPFAITH)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important94292.2
2) Very important605.9
3) Somewhat important131.3
4) Not too important40.4
5) Not at all important10.1
6) Don't know20.2
Missing3
Total1022100.0
61) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Having nice things (IMPTHNGS)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important60.6
2) Very important363.5
3) Somewhat important35734.9
4) Not too important45144.1
5) Not at all important17216.8
Missing3
Total1022100.0
62) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Being cultured (IMPCULTR)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important181.8
2) Very important19319.0
3) Somewhat important44844.1
4) Not too important26926.5
5) Not at all important838.2
6) Don't know60.6
Missing8
Total1017100.0
63) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Living together with many friends (IMPLVFRD)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important10310.1
2) Very important34634.0
3) Somewhat important36435.7
4) Not too important18217.9
5) Not at all important232.3
6) Don't know10.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
64) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Having a fulfilling job (IMPJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important31731.1
2) Very important53052.0
3) Somewhat important13313.0
4) Not too important242.4
5) Not at all important151.5
6) Don't know10.1
Missing5
Total1020100.0
65) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Being self-sufficient and not having to depend on others (IMPSLFSF)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important565.5
2) Very important18217.8
3) Somewhat important37336.6
4) Not too important28728.1
5) Not at all important11811.6
6) Don't know40.4
Missing5
Total1020100.0
66) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Spiritual change (IMPSPCHG)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important28327.9
2) Very important47246.6
3) Somewhat important18518.3
4) Not too important303.0
5) Not at all important101.0
6) Don't know333.3
Missing12
Total1013100.0
67) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Humility (IMPHUMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important45544.7
2) Very important41240.4
3) Somewhat important13012.8
4) Not too important141.4
5) Not at all important70.7
6) Don't know10.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
68) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - New challenges (IMPNWCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important37837.1
2) Very important52451.4
3) Somewhat important11311.1
4) Not too important30.3
5) Not at all important10.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
69) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Love for others (IMPLVOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important83281.4
2) Very important17016.6
3) Somewhat important181.8
4) Not too important10.1
6) Don't know10.1
Missing3
Total1022100.0
70) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Eternal life (IMPETRNL)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important88586.7
2) Very important10210.0
3) Somewhat important212.1
4) Not too important70.7
5) Not at all important20.2
6) Don't know40.4
Missing4
Total1021100.0
71) Here are some things that different people value. Some people say these are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. For each one, please check ONE box to indicate how important it is to you personally. Is it one of the most important values you hold, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? - Working with others for a common goal (IMPWRKOT)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important55354.1
2) Very important40539.6
3) Somewhat important494.8
4) Not too important121.2
5) Not at all important10.1
6) Don't know20.2
Missing3
Total1022100.0
72) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith - often, sometimes, or never? - Evil in the world (DBTEVIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Often232.3
2) Sometimes28628.0
3) Never69067.5
4) Don't know232.3
Missing3
Total1022100.0
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73) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith - often, sometimes, or never? - Personal suffering (DBTSUFFR)
 TOTAL%
1) Often696.8
2) Sometimes58357.3
3) Never34834.2
4) Don't know181.8
Missing7
Total1018100.0
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74) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith - often, sometimes, or never? - Conflict of faith and science (DBTCONFL)
 TOTAL%
1) Often212.1
2) Sometimes21020.6
3) Never76575.1
4) Don't know232.3
Missing6
Total1019100.0
75) How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith - often, sometimes, or never? - Feeling that life really has no meaning (DBTLFMN)
 TOTAL%
1) Often414.0
2) Sometimes21821.5
3) Never73272.2
4) Don't know232.3
Missing11
Total1014100.0
76) How often have these events strengthened your religious faith? - Death in the family (FTHDEATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Often26226.0
2) Sometimes31130.8
3) Never22822.6
4) Don't know20820.6
Missing16
Total1009100.0
77) How often have these events strengthened your religious faith? - Birth of a child (FTHCHILD)
 TOTAL%
1) Often56155.4
2) Sometimes23323.0
3) Never12011.8
4) Don't know999.8
Missing12
Total1013100.0
78) How often have these events strengthened your religious faith? - Marriage (MARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Often34534.2
2) Sometimes29128.8
3) Never20520.3
4) Don't know16816.7
Missing16
Total1009100.0
79) How often have these events strengthened your religious faith? - Intense sexual pleasure (FTHSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Often20720.6
2) Sometimes37036.7
3) Never25725.5
4) Don't know17317.2
Missing18
Total1007100.0
80) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Thought you were somewhere you had been before, but knew that it was impossible (DEJAVU)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life14514.2
2) Once or twice31731.0
3) Several times42041.1
4) Often10410.2
5) I cannot answer this question353.4
Missing4
Total1021100.0
81) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Felt as though you were in touch with someone when they were far away from you (ESP)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life18117.7
2) Once or twice34233.5
3) Several times36335.6
4) Often10210.0
5) I cannot answer this question323.1
Missing5
Total1020100.0
82) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Seen events that happened at a great distance as they were happening (VISION)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life70369.3
2) Once or twice17517.2
3) Several times626.1
4) Often161.6
5) I cannot answer this question595.8
Missing10
Total1015100.0
83) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Felt as though you were really in touch with someone who had died (SPIRIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life31831.2
2) Once or twice30129.6
3) Several times26125.6
4) Often10410.2
5) I cannot answer this question343.3
Missing7
Total1018100.0
84) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Felt as though you were very close to a powerful, spiritual force that seemed to lift you out of yourself (GRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life30529.9
2) Once or twice26626.1
3) Several times23723.2
4) Often16316.0
5) I cannot answer this question494.8
Missing5
Total1020100.0
85) How often have you had any of the following experiences? - Received prophecy, visions, or messages from the spirit world (SPRTWRLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in my life464.5
2) Once or twice11311.2
3) Several times28127.8
4) Often56455.8
5) I cannot answer this question70.7
Missing14
Total1011100.0
86) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Judge (JUDGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely21320.9
2) Somewhat likely33833.1
3) Not too likely31631.0
4) Not likely at all15014.7
5) Don't know30.3
Missing5
Total1020100.0
87) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Redeemer (REDEEMER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely67065.9
2) Somewhat likely27226.7
3) Not too likely575.6
4) Not at all at all111.1
5) Don't know70.7
Missing8
Total1017100.0
88) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Lover (LOVER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely62261.0
2) Somewhat likely25625.1
3) Not too likely868.4
4) Not at all at all474.6
5) Don't know80.8
Missing6
Total1019100.0
89) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Master (MASTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely66465.2
2) Somewhat likely24924.5
3) Not too likely918.9
4) Not at all at all90.9
5) Don't know50.5
Missing7
Total1018100.0
90) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Mother (MOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely16816.6
2) Somewhat likely24424.1
3) Not too likely34433.9
4) Not at all at all24023.7
5) Don't know181.8
Missing11
Total1014100.0
91) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Creator (CREATOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely89387.9
2) Somewhat likely10710.5
3) Not too likely141.4
4) Not at all at all10.1
5) Don't know10.1
Missing9
Total1016100.0
92) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Father (FATHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely87085.3
2) Somewhat likely12612.4
3) Not too likely191.9
4) Not at all at all50.5
Missing5
Total1020100.0
93) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Spouse (SPOUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely38938.4
2) Somewhat likely29729.3
3) Not too likely17717.5
4) Not at all at all13213.0
5) Don't know171.7
Missing13
Total1012100.0
94) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Friend (FRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely86084.3
2) Somewhat likely13012.7
3) Not too likely222.2
4) Not at all at all60.6
5) Don't know20.2
Missing5
Total1020100.0
95) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - King (KING)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely88586.8
2) Somewhat likely11811.6
3) Not too likely151.5
4) Not at all at all20.2
Missing5
Total1020100.0
96) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Liberator (LIBERATR)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely62861.6
2) Somewhat likely25525.0
3) Not too likely10610.4
4) Not at all at all191.9
5) Don't know121.2
Missing5
Total1020100.0
97) When you think about God, how likely are each of these images to come to your mind? Would you say extremely likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? - Healer (HEALER)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely likely76875.3
2) Somewhat likely20920.5
3) Not too likely373.6
4) Not at all at all20.2
5) Don't know40.4
Missing5
Total1020100.0
98) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Politicians who do not believe in God are unfit for public office. (POLITGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31931.5
2) Agree30129.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree26526.2
4) Disagree858.4
5) Strongly disagree70.7
6) Can't choose353.5
Missing13
Total1012100.0
99) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections. (CLERGVTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10710.6
2) Agree24924.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree23323.0
4) Disagree27126.7
5) Strongly disagree908.9
6) Can't choose646.3
Missing11
Total1014100.0
100) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It would be better for the country if more people with strong religious beliefs held public office. (RELPUBOF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree33833.5
2) Agree41040.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree17016.8
4) Disagree313.1
5) Strongly disagree50.5
6) Can't choose565.5
Missing15
Total1010100.0
101) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions. (RELINFLC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree363.6
2) Agree12011.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree18418.2
4) Disagree44944.4
5) Strongly disagree15615.4
6) Can't choose666.5
Missing14
Total1011100.0
102) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - There is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally. (THEISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree90588.7
2) Agree959.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree90.9
4) Disagree70.7
5) Strongly disagree10.1
6) Can't choose30.3
Missing5
Total1020100.0
103) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - There is little that people can do to change the course of their lives. (FATALISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.6
2) Agree70.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree272.7
4) Disagree34834.2
5) Strongly disagree61260.2
6) Can't choose70.7
Missing8
Total1017100.0
104) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - To me, life is meaningful only because God exists. (LIFEMNNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60860.0
2) Agree26826.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree585.7
4) Disagree515.0
5) Strongly disagree101.0
6) Can't choose191.9
Missing11
Total1014100.0
105) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - In my opinion, life does not serve any purpose. (LIFEPURP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50.5
2) Agree70.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree151.5
4) Disagree15415.1
5) Strongly disagree83982.2
6) Can't choose10.1
Missing4
Total1021100.0
106) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - The course of our lives is decided by God. (LIFEGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19219.0
2) Agree28828.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree20420.2
4) Disagree23323.0
5) Strongly disagree646.3
6) Can't choose303.0
Missing14
Total1011100.0
107) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Life is only meaningful if you provide the meaning yourself. (LIFESLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree454.5
2) Agree16416.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree14614.5
4) Disagree40540.3
5) Strongly disagree21421.3
6) Can't choose323.2
Missing19
Total1006100.0
108) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - We each make our own fate. (OWNFATE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree737.2
2) Agree39038.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree25124.8
4) Disagree20320.1
5) Strongly disagree686.7
6) Can't choose262.6
Missing14
Total1011100.0
109) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Right and wrong should be based on God's laws. (GODRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree67165.8
2) Agree30930.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree242.4
4) Disagree50.5
5) Strongly disagree10.1
6) Can't choose90.9
Missing6
Total1019100.0
110) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Right and wrong should be decided by society. (SOCRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.4
2) Agree636.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree10610.5
4) Disagree43743.2
5) Strongly disagree38337.9
6) Can't choose181.8
Missing14
Total1011100.0
111) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Right and wrong should be a matter of personal conscience. (CONRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree505.0
2) Agree24224.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree15615.5
4) Disagree34834.5
5) Strongly disagree19519.3
6) Can't choose181.8
Missing16
Total1009100.0
112) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Astrology (the study of star signs) has some scientific truth. (ASTRLGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21821.4
2) Agree71069.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree605.9
4) Disagree121.2
5) Strongly disagree50.5
6) Can't choose141.4
Missing6
Total1019100.0
113) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Human beings developed from earlier species of animals. (EVLTN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree141.4
2) Agree10.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree50.5
4) Disagree454.4
5) Strongly disagree95493.5
6) Can't choose10.1
Missing5
Total1020100.0
114) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Married people are generally happier than unmarried people. (MARHAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree484.7
2) Agree25925.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree35134.5
4) Disagree22321.9
5) Strongly disagree878.5
6) Can't choose504.9
Missing7
Total1018100.0
115) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. (SPANK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17417.2
2) Agree63362.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree11211.0
4) Disagree616.0
5) Strongly disagree181.8
6) Can't choose161.6
Missing11
Total1014100.0
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116) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Personal freedom is more important than the companionship of marriage. (MARFREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree252.5
2) Agree535.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree23723.3
4) Disagree51050.1
5) Strongly disagree14514.3
6) Can't choose474.6
Missing8
Total1017100.0
117) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - The main advantage of marriage is that it gives financial security. (MARFNNCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree111.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree474.6
4) Disagree53052.0
5) Strongly disagree40840.0
6) Can't choose222.2
Missing6
Total1019100.0
118) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - The main purpose of marriage these days is to have children. (MARKIDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree90.9
2) Agree696.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree19319.0
4) Disagree56455.6
5) Strongly disagree15215.0
6) Can't choose272.7
Missing11
Total1014100.0
119) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all. (MARBAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60.6
2) Agree181.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree525.1
4) Disagree47446.7
5) Strongly disagree44643.9
6) Can't choose191.9
Missing10
Total1015100.0
120) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - People who want children ought to get married. (MARFRKID)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17717.4
2) Agree47746.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree17417.1
4) Disagree14514.3
5) Strongly disagree222.2
6) Can't choose212.1
Missing9
Total1016100.0
121) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - A single mother can bring up her child as well as a married couple. (SNGLMTHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree222.2
2) Agree19719.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree19319.0
4) Disagree50549.6
5) Strongly disagree807.9
6) Can't choose212.1
Missing7
Total1018100.0
122) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - A single father can bring up his child as well as a married couple. (SNGLFTHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.6
2) Agree17517.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree19018.6
4) Disagree53152.1
5) Strongly disagree868.4
6) Can't choose212.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
123) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Couples don't take marriage seriously enough when divorce is easily available. (MARSRSLY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13012.8
2) Agree60559.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree13613.4
4) Disagree898.8
5) Strongly disagree60.6
6) Can't choose494.8
Missing10
Total1015100.0
124) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Homosexual couples should have the right to marry one another. (MARHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree191.9
2) Agree131.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree252.5
4) Disagree10310.1
5) Strongly disagree85683.9
6) Can't choose40.4
Missing5
Total1020100.0
125) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Children are more trouble than they are worth. (KIDTRBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.6
2) Agree50.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree252.4
4) Disagree17517.1
5) Strongly disagree79177.5
6) Can't choose90.9
Missing4
Total1021100.0
126) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Watching children grow up is life's greatest joy. (KIDGROW)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37136.3
2) Agree43943.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree12211.9
4) Disagree383.7
5) Strongly disagree50.5
6) Can't choose464.5
Missing4
Total1021100.0
127) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents. (KIDINTRF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree111.1
2) Agree393.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree12612.4
4) Disagree47046.1
5) Strongly disagree34533.9
6) Can't choose282.7
Missing6
Total1019100.0
128) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - A marriage without children is not fully complete. (MARNCKID)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14714.5
2) Agree46646.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree17417.2
4) Disagree17016.8
5) Strongly disagree242.4
6) Can't choose333.3
Missing11
Total1014100.0
129) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is better not to have children because they are such a heavy financial burden. (KIDFNNCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree90.9
2) Agree70.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree302.9
4) Disagree32031.3
5) Strongly disagree64663.3
6) Can't choose90.9
Missing4
Total1021100.0
130) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - People who have never had children lead empty lives. (KIDEMPTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree292.9
2) Agree15415.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree28628.1
4) Disagree43642.9
5) Strongly disagree868.5
6) Can't choose262.6
Missing8
Total1017100.0
131) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is alright for a couple to live together without intending to get married. (COHABOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12812.6
2) Agree68967.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree13213.0
4) Disagree454.4
5) Strongly disagree70.7
6) Can't choose141.4
Missing10
Total1015100.0
132) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It's a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first. (COHABFST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36836.1
2) Agree57756.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree575.6
4) Disagree70.7
5) Strongly disagree20.2
6) Can't choose90.9
Missing5
Total1020100.0
133) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Divorce is usually the best solution when a couple can't seem to work out their marriage problems. (DIVBEST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree313.0
2) Agree37436.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree27226.7
4) Disagree24724.3
5) Strongly disagree414.0
6) Can't choose525.1
Missing8
Total1017100.0
134) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - When there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along. (DIVKIDOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree626.1
2) Agree40739.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree35835.1
4) Disagree12812.6
5) Strongly disagree101.0
6) Can't choose545.3
Missing6
Total1019100.0
135) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Even when there are no children, a married couple should stay together even if they don't get along. (DIVNKDOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.4
2) Agree272.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree18618.2
4) Disagree64963.5
5) Strongly disagree13112.8
6) Can't choose252.4
Missing3
Total1022100.0
136) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - A pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason whatsoever, if she chooses not to have the baby. (ABORTION)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.6
2) Agree232.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree535.2
4) Disagree29428.9
5) Strongly disagree61760.5
6) Can't choose161.6
Missing6
Total1019100.0
137) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is wonderful that young people today have greater freedom to protest against things they don't like and to 'do their own thing.' (OWNTHING)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree353.5
2) Agree10310.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree25024.7
4) Disagree42742.2
5) Strongly disagree16616.4
6) Can't choose323.2
Missing12
Total1013100.0
138) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - A child should never be allowed to talk back to his parents, or else he will lose respect for them. (TALKBACK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12312.1
2) Agree43542.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree20820.4
4) Disagree20620.2
5) Strongly disagree212.1
6) Can't choose252.5
Missing7
Total1018100.0
139) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - People can be divided into two classes: the weak and the strong. (TWOCLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree141.4
2) Agree18117.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree21421.0
4) Disagree45845.0
5) Strongly disagree11811.6
6) Can't choose333.2
Missing7
Total1018100.0
140) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - It is best to treat dissenters with leniency and an open mind, since new ideas are the lifeblood of progressive change. (OPENMIND)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree575.8
2) Agree34935.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree26827.5
4) Disagree16016.4
5) Strongly disagree414.2
6) Can't choose10110.3
Missing49
Total976100.0
141) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did. (BIBMIRCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree79878.3
2) Agree20620.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree90.9
4) Disagree30.3
5) Strongly disagree20.2
6) Can't choose10.1
Missing6
Total1019100.0
142) For each area of life listed below, please mark the box that shows how much satisfaction you get from that area. - The city or place you live in (SATCITY)
 TOTAL%
1) A very great deal706.9
2) A great deal18117.8
3) Quite a bit22121.7
4) A fair amount22622.2
5) Some15415.1
6) A little11110.9
7) None444.3
8) Don't know101.0
Missing8
Total1017100.0
143) For each area of life listed below, please mark the box that shows how much satisfaction you get from that area. - Your nonworking activities, hobbies and so on (SATHOBBY)
 TOTAL%
1) A very great deal10710.5
2) A great deal24423.9
3) Quite a bit26425.9
4) A fair amount18618.2
5) Some14514.2
6) A little575.6
7) None60.6
8) Don't know111.1
Missing5
Total1020100.0
144) For each area of life listed below, please mark the box that shows how much satisfaction you get from that area. - Your family life (SATFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) A very great deal33032.5
2) A great deal32832.3
3) Quite a bit15215.0
4) A fair amount10410.3
5) Some444.3
6) A little333.3
7) None191.9
8) Don't know40.4
Missing11
Total1014100.0
145) For each area of life listed below, please mark the box that shows how much satisfaction you get from that area. - Your friendships (SATFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) A very great deal31831.3
2) A great deal38037.4
3) Quite a bit18418.1
4) A fair amount807.9
5) Some333.2
6) A little141.4
7) None50.5
8) Don't know30.3
Missing8
Total1017100.0
146) For each area of life listed below, please mark the box that shows how much satisfaction you get from that area. - Your health and physical condition (SATHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) A very great deal17016.7
2) A great deal33833.2
3) Quite a bit25825.3
4) A fair amount14914.6
5) Some636.2
6) A little313.0
7) None60.6
8) Don't know40.4
Missing6
Total1019100.0
147) Of your five closest friends, how many are members of The Family? (FRNDFAM)
 TOTAL%
0) None101.0
1) One232.3
2) Two383.8
3) Three13613.6
4) Four19419.4
5) Five59859.9
Missing26
Total999100.0
148) If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole? (HAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy39038.7
2) Fairly happy54854.3
3) Not very happy565.6
4) Not at all happy50.5
5) Can't choose101.0
Missing16
Total1009100.0
149) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent29428.9
2) Good54653.6
3) Fair15715.4
4) Poor202.0
5) Don't know10.1
Missing7
Total1018100.0
150) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Exciting68669.4
2) Routine26326.6
3) Dull131.3
4) No opinion262.6
Missing37
Total988100.0
151) Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? (HELPFUL)
 TOTAL%
1) Try to be helpful69369.8
2) Just look out for themselves18418.5
3) Don't know11611.7
Missing32
Total993100.0
152) Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? (FAIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Would take advantage of you18718.9
2) Would try to be fair61061.6
3) Don't know19319.5
Missing35
Total990100.0
153) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted41342.4
2) Can't be too careful40841.9
3) Don't know15215.6
Missing52
Total973100.0
154) Do you think it is wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations before marriage? (PREMARSX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong30.3
2) Almost always wrong20.2
3) Wrong only sometimes30029.4
4) Not wrong at all69468.1
5) Can't choose202.0
Missing6
Total1019100.0
155) What if they are in their early teens, say under 16 years old? In that case is it [wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations before marriage]? (TEENSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong18918.7
2) Almost always wrong35234.9
3) Wrong only sometimes27927.7
4) Not wrong at all727.1
5) Can't choose11711.6
Missing16
Total1009100.0
156) What about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than his or her husband or wife? Is it [wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations]? (XMARSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong121.2
2) Almost always wrong929.1
3) Wrong only sometimes71170.1
4) Not wrong at all14914.7
5) Can't choose504.9
Missing11
Total1014100.0
157) And what about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex? Is it [wrong or not wrong for them to have sexual relations]? (HOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong55255.0
2) Almost always wrong35235.1
3) Wrong only sometimes676.7
4) Not wrong at all80.8
5) Can't choose242.4
Missing22
Total1003100.0
158) Do you think that the churches and religious organizations of the country in which you live have too much power or too little power? (CHURCHPW)
 TOTAL%
1) Far too much power909.1
2) Too much power22022.2
3) About the right amount of power20620.8
4) Too little power12712.8
5) Far too little power414.1
6) Can't choose30731.0
Missing34
Total991100.0
159) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (IDEALKDS)
 TOTAL%
0) None10.1
1) One20.2
2) Two242.4
3) Three606.0
4) Four10510.5
5) Five424.2
6) Six242.4
7) Seven or more323.2
8) As many as you want59459.5
9) Don't know11511.5
Missing26
Total999100.0
160) The government has a lot of different pieces of information about people which computers can bring together very quickly. Is this a very serious threat to individual privacy, a fairly serious threat, not a serious threat, or not a threat at all to individual privacy? (INFOTHRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious62761.9
2) Fairly serious33733.3
3) Not serious212.1
4) Not a threat50.5
5) Can't choose232.3
Missing12
Total1013100.0
161) How often do you read the newspaper? (NEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day16916.7
2) A few times a week32732.3
3) Once a week13913.7
4) Less than once a week29529.1
5) Never838.2
Missing12
Total1013100.0
162) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? Please write the number of hours: ______ (TVHRS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10050.650.82
163) On the average, about how many hours a day do you usually listen to the radio? Please write the number of hours: ______ (RADIOHRS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10080.230.68
164) Below are four statements. Please check the box indicating the one which best describes your job (the work you generally do): (JOBDECID)
 TOTAL%
1) Someone else decides both what I do and how I do it.252.5
2) Someone else decides what I do, but I decide how I do it.12912.9
3) I have some freedom in deciding what I do and how I do it.61961.8
4) I am basically my own boss.22922.9
Missing23
Total1002100.0
165) How true would you say each of the following statements is about your job? Would you say very true, true, somewhat true, or not true at all? - I can work independently. (WRKINDPT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true19619.3
2) True29929.4
3) Somewhat true41340.6
4) Not true at all1009.8
5) Don't know101.0
Missing7
Total1018100.0
166) How true would you say each of the following statements is about your job? Would you say very true, true, somewhat true, or not true at all? - I have a lot to say over what happens on my job. (WRKSAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true38938.2
2) True40940.2
3) Somewhat true17116.8
4) Not true at all313.0
5) Don't know171.7
Missing8
Total1017100.0
167) How true would you say each of the following statements is about your job? Would you say very true, true, somewhat true, or not true at all? - My job allows me to take part in making decisions that affect my work. (WRKDECIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true53152.1
2) True35935.2
3) Somewhat true939.1
4) Not true at all181.8
5) Don't know181.8
Missing6
Total1019100.0
168) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Business and industry (CONBUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence60.6
2) A great deal of confidence747.3
3) Some confidence42542.0
4) Very little confidence32432.0
5) No confidence at all807.9
6) Can't choose10410.3
Missing12
Total1013100.0
169) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Government departments (CONGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence20.2
2) A great deal of confidence292.9
3) Some confidence27527.2
4) Very little confidence46445.8
5) No confidence at all17217.0
6) Can't choose706.9
Missing13
Total1012100.0
170) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Churches and religious organizations (CONRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence40.4
2) A great deal of confidence323.2
3) Some confidence40039.9
4) Very little confidence36736.6
5) No confidence at all12012.0
6) Can't choose808.0
Missing22
Total1003100.0
171) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Schools and the educational system (CONEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence50.5
2) A great deal of confidence727.1
3) Some confidence42542.2
4) Very little confidence32232.0
5) No confidence at all12412.3
6) Can't choose595.9
Missing18
Total1007100.0
172) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - The military (CONMILIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence131.3
2) A great deal of confidence727.2
3) Some confidence32232.0
4) Very little confidence31431.2
5) No confidence at all16716.6
6) Can't choose11711.6
Missing20
Total1005100.0
173) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Organized labor (CONLABOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence30.3
2) A great deal of confidence373.7
3) Some confidence31331.5
4) Very little confidence32232.4
5) No confidence at all11011.1
6) Can't choose20820.9
Missing32
Total993100.0
174) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - The press (CONPRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence101.0
2) A great deal of confidence252.5
3) Some confidence14814.7
4) Very little confidence45445.0
5) No confidence at all31231.0
6) Can't choose595.9
Missing17
Total1008100.0
175) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - The scientific community (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence50.5
2) A great deal of confidence666.5
3) Some confidence45645.2
4) Very little confidence26426.2
5) No confidence at all737.2
6) Can't choose14514.4
Missing16
Total1009100.0
176) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Television (CONTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence80.8
2) A great deal of confidence333.3
3) Some confidence19219.0
4) Very little confidence46546.0
5) No confidence at all24624.4
6) Can't choose666.5
Missing15
Total1010100.0
177) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Medicine (CONMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence50.5
2) A great deal of confidence636.2
3) Some confidence47046.4
4) Very little confidence34033.6
5) No confidence at all878.6
6) Can't choose474.6
Missing13
Total1012100.0
178) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Courts and the legal system (CONCOURT)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence40.4
2) A great deal of confidence474.7
3) Some confidence40940.6
4) Very little confidence35635.4
5) No confidence at all10310.2
6) Can't choose888.7
Missing18
Total1007100.0
179) Below we name some institutions of the country in which you live. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? - Banks and financial institutions (CONBANKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete confidence131.3
2) A great deal of confidence444.4
3) Some confidence36536.1
4) Very little confidence37336.9
5) No confidence at all14614.5
6) Can't choose696.8
Missing15
Total1010100.0
180) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? Please write the number '1' beside the most important one. Then please write the number '2' beside the one which comes next in importance. Write the number '3' beside the one which comes third. Next write the number '4' beside the one which comes fourth. And finally, please write the number '5' beside the one which comes last. - To obey (OBEY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9961.981.11
181) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? Please write the number '1' beside the most important one. Then please write the number '2' beside the one which comes next in importance. Write the number '3' beside the one which comes third. Next write the number '4' beside the one which comes fourth. And finally, please write the number '5' beside the one which comes last. - To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9964.830.52
182) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? Please write the number '1' beside the most important one. Then please write the number '2' beside the one which comes next in importance. Write the number '3' beside the one which comes third. Next write the number '4' beside the one which comes fourth. And finally, please write the number '5' beside the one which comes last. - To think hard for himself or herself (THNKSLF)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9962.941.16
183) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? Please write the number '1' beside the most important one. Then please write the number '2' beside the one which comes next in importance. Write the number '3' beside the one which comes third. Next write the number '4' beside the one which comes fourth. And finally, please write the number '5' beside the one which comes last. - To work hard (WORKHRD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9943.320.84
184) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? Please write the number '1' beside the most important one. Then please write the number '2' beside the one which comes next in importance. Write the number '3' beside the one which comes third. Next write the number '4' beside the one which comes fourth. And finally, please write the number '5' beside the one which comes last. - To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9961.930.90
185) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'The world is basically filled with evil and sin' and 'There is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness.' (WRLDEVIL)
 TOTAL%
1) The world is basically filled with evil and sin.10610.7
2) 215615.7
3) 327627.8
4) 425725.9
5) 511711.8
6) 6434.3
7) There is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness.383.8
Missing32
Total993100.0
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186) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'The good person must be deeply involved in the problems and activities of the world' and 'The good person must avoid contamination by the corruption of the world.' (WRLDINVL)
 TOTAL%
1) The good person must be deeply involved in the problems and activities of the world.12012.1
2) 214915.0
3) 314314.4
4) 433633.8
5) 510010.1
6) 6707.0
7) The good person must avoid contamination by the corruption of the world.767.6
Missing31
Total994100.0
187) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'God is almost totally removed from the sinfulness of the world' and 'God reveals himself in and through the world.' (WRLDGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) God is almost totally removed from the sinfulness of the world.919.4
2) 2485.0
3) 3555.7
4) 415816.3
5) 513614.1
6) 617918.5
7) God reveals himself in and through the world.30031.0
Missing58
Total967100.0
188) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'Human nature is basically good' and 'Human nature is fundamentally perverse and corrupt.' (HMNNTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Human nature is basically good.161.6
2) 2313.1
3) 3717.1
4) 424024.0
5) 525225.2
6) 620320.3
7) Human nature is fundamentally perverse and corrupt.18718.7
Missing25
Total1000100.0
189) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'Through such things as art and music we learn more about God' and 'It is dangerous for a human to be too concerned about worldly things like art and music.' (GODARTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Through such things as art and music we learn more about God.29029.4
2) 224124.4
3) 319519.8
4) 419419.7
5) 5424.3
6) 6161.6
7) It is dangerous for a human to be too concerned about worldly things like art and music.80.8
Missing39
Total986100.0
190) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'The world is a place of strife and disorder' and 'Harmony and cooperation prevail in the world.' (WRLDSTRF)
 TOTAL%
1) The world is a place of strife and disorder.25926.0
2) 232232.3
3) 324925.0
4) 413613.6
5) 5181.8
6) 660.6
7) Harmony and cooperation prevail in the world.70.7
Missing28
Total997100.0
191) People have different images of the world and human nature. We'd like to know the kinds of images you have. Below are some sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of the world and human nature between the two contrasting images? - 'Human achievement helps to reveal God in the world' and 'Most human activity is vain and foolish .' (HMNACTVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Human achievement helps to reveal God in the world.565.7
2) 211111.2
3) 314915.1
4) 432232.6
5) 516216.4
6) 612712.9
7) Most human activity is vain and foolish.606.1
Missing38
Total987100.0
192) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - Next to health, money is the most important thing in life. (IMPMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree141.4
2) Disagree97295.7
3) Don't know303.0
Missing9
Total1016100.0
193) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - You sometimes can't help wondering whether anything is worthwhile any more. (WRTHWHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree24123.9
2) Disagree72271.6
3) Don't know464.6
Missing16
Total1009100.0
194) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - To make money, there are no right and wrong ways any more, only easy and hard ways. (MKMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree767.6
2) Disagree86285.8
3) Don't know676.7
Missing20
Total1005100.0
195) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - Nowadays, a person has to live pretty much for today and let tomorrow take care of itself. (LIVTODAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree32732.6
2) Disagree60160.0
3) Don't know747.4
Missing23
Total1002100.0
196) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - In spite of what some people say, the lot (situation/condition) of the average person is getting worse, not better. (LOTWORSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree82882.1
2) Disagree868.5
3) Don't know949.3
Missing17
Total1008100.0
197) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - It's hardly fair to bring a child into the world with the way things look for the future. (FAIRCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree908.9
2) Disagree84683.8
3) Don't know747.3
Missing15
Total1010100.0
198) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - Most public officials (people in public office) are not really interested in the problems of the average person. (OFFCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree77977.0
2) Disagree848.3
3) Don't know14914.7
Missing13
Total1012100.0
199) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - These days a person doesn't really know whom he can count on. (COUNTON)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree69869.5
2) Disagree20920.8
3) Don't know989.8
Missing20
Total1005100.0
200) Following are a few more statements. Some people agree with a statement, others disagree. For each one, please mark the box that indicates whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree. - Most people don't really care what happens to the next fellow. (CAREOTHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree70570.0
2) Disagree19519.4
3) Don't know10710.6
Missing18
Total1007100.0
201) Please consider the following things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not that - The people running the country don't really care what happens to you. (ALNATE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, feel76876.0
2) No, not feel979.6
3) Don't know14514.4
Missing15
Total1010100.0
202) Please consider the following things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not that - The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. (ALNATE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, feel96695.3
2) No, not feel181.8
3) Don't know303.0
Missing11
Total1014100.0
203) Please consider the following things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not that - What you think doesn't count very much anymore. (ALNATE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, feel42642.8
2) No, not feel44144.3
3) Don't know12913.0
Missing29
Total996100.0
204) Please consider the following things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not that - You're left out of things going on around you. (ALNATE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, feel25225.3
2) No, not feel62362.5
3) Don't know12212.2
Missing28
Total997100.0
205) Please consider the following things some people have told us they have felt from time to time. Do you tend to feel or not that - Most people with power try to take advantage of people like yourself. (ALNATE5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, feel54154.3
2) No, not feel26626.7
3) Don't know18919.0
Missing29
Total996100.0
206) In what year were you born? (BORN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10131,965.6313.11
207) Check the box to indicate whether you are male or female. (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male40439.8
2) Female61060.2
Missing11
Total1014100.0
208) How long have you lived in the city, town or community where you live now? (TIMECITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than 1 year35635.2
2) Year or more65564.8
Missing14
Total1011100.0
209) How long have you lived in your present home, that is, the address where you live now? (TIMEHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than 1 year52351.5
2) Year or more49248.5
Missing10
Total1015100.0
210) How many brothers and sisters did you have? Please count those born alive, but no longer living, as well as those alive now. Also include stepbrothers and stepsisters, and children adopted by your parents. (SIBS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10125.354.26
211) How many children have you ever had? Please count all that were born alive at any time (including any you had from a previous marriage). (CHILDREN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10003.013.56
212) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total57623.694.36
213) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: If you have children who are of school age, what kind of schooling do they get? (KIDSEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Home (Family) schooling39581.4
2) Public or non-Family school479.7
3) Other112.3
4) Both home (Family) and public or non-Family school326.6
Missing540
Total485100.0
214) How many people live in your household? (HOMEPOP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total100518.1716.40
215) How many of the people in your household are less than 6 years old? (BABIES)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10053.433.51
216) How many of the people in your household are 6 through 12 years old? (PRETEEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10043.603.82
217) How many of the people in your household are 13 through 17 years old? (TEENS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10033.122.96
218) How many of the people in your household are 18 years and older? (ADULTS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10038.068.41
219) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (NONRELAT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total98911.5513.32
220) If you consider yourself a member, how old were you when you joined The Family? (AGEJOIN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101311.9810.71
221) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO GREW UP IN THE FAMILY: If you grew up in The Family, how many years of school did you have: (FAMEDUC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total43010.004.02
222) Years attending school outside The Family? (NONFAMED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4321.182.00
223) How many countries have you lived in as a member of The Family? (COUNTRIE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10067.095.14
224) Which one of the following describes your relationship to The Family? (RELATFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) I am a live-in (D.O. home) member.96094.5
2) I am a TRF supporter member, but I was a D.O. member in the past444.3
4) Other (please explain)121.2
Missing9
Total1016100.0
225) Do you currently hold a secular job outside The Family? (SECJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, a full-time job333.3
2) Yes, a part-time job989.7
3) No88287.1
Missing12
Total1013100.0
226) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Teamwork (MINTEAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48046.8
2) No54553.2
Total1025100.0
227) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Outreach (MINOUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71369.6
2) No31230.4
Total1025100.0
228) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Childcare (MINCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58857.4
2) No43742.6
Total1025100.0
229) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Teacher (MINTEACH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44343.2
2) No58256.8
Total1025100.0
230) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Handyman (MINHANDY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22421.9
2) No80178.1
Total1025100.0
231) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Homecare (MINHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60058.5
2) No42541.5
Total1025100.0
232) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) -Consider the poor (MINPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41140.1
2) No61459.9
Total1025100.0
233) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Provisioning (MINPROV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34333.5
2) No68266.5
Total1025100.0
234) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) -Music (MINMUSIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25725.1
2) No76874.9
Total1025100.0
235) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Office (MINOFFCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39938.9
2) No62661.1
Total1025100.0
236) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) -Audiovisual (MINAV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes373.6
2) No98896.4
Total1025100.0
237) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Administration (MINADMIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24323.7
2) No78276.3
Total1025100.0
238) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Secular job (MINJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10810.5
2) No91789.5
Total1025100.0
239) What ministry or ministries are you currently involved with in your home? (Please check all that apply) - Other (MINOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15915.5
2) No86684.5
Total1025100.0
240) What, if any, administrational positions have you held in the Family in the past? (Please check ALL BOXES that apply to you.) - Continental overseer (ADMNCONT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes202.0
2) No100598.0
Total1025100.0
241) What, if any, administrational positions have you held in the Family in the past? (Please check ALL BOXES that apply to you.) - National Area overseer (NAS, GAS, DAS, LAS, VS, etc.) (ADMNNAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26826.1
2) No75773.9
Total1025100.0
242) What, if any, administrational positions have you held in the Family in the past? (Please check ALL BOXES that apply to you.) - Home Shepherd/Teamworker (ADMNHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63762.1
2) No38837.9
Total1025100.0
243) What, if any, administrational positions have you held in the Family in the past? (Please check ALL BOXES that apply to you.) - Does not apply (ADMNNA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27727.0
2) No74873.0
Total1025100.0
244) What, if any, administrational positions have you held in the Family in the past? (Please check ALL BOXES that apply to you.) - Other (ADMNOTHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes444.3
2) No98195.7
Total1025100.0
245) (for use with online analysis) Check the box to indicate whether you are male or female. (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male40439.8
2) Female61060.2
Missing11
Total1014100.0
246) (recoded for use with online analysis) In what year were you born? (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Before 19501009.9
2) 1950-195523122.8
3) 1956-196919419.2
4) 1970-197822322.0
5) 1979-198326526.2
Missing12
Total1013100.0
247) (recoded for use with online analysis) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO GREW UP IN THE FAMILY: If you grew up in The Family, how many years of school did you have: (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) 0-69321.6
2) 7-1116839.1
3) 124710.9
4) 13-1612228.4
Missing595
Total430100.0

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