Generation Next Survey, 2006 - Codebook
All Frequencies weighted by 140) WEIGHT;(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)
1) Respondent ID (RESPID)
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 8,657.78 | 21,713.09 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) GP | 87.4 | |
2) Landline oversample of ages 18-25 | 6.3 | |
3) Cell Phones sample of ages 18-25 | 6.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Eastern | 48.2 | |
2) Central | 29.4 | |
3) Mountain | 5.5 | |
4) Pacific | 16.9 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 3.96 | 3.01 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 5,809,398,878.53 | 2,336,322,982.50 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1251 | 49,870.35 | 29,616.55 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Northeast | 19.7 | |
2) Midwest | 22.9 | |
3) South | 35.3 | |
4) West | 22.0 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) New England | 6.5 | |
2) Mid-Atlantic | 13.2 | |
3) East North Central | 15.0 | |
4) West North Central | 8.0 | |
5) South Atlantic | 16.9 | |
6) East South Central | 7.2 | |
7) West South Central | 11.2 | |
8) Mountain | 8.0 | |
9) Pacific | 14.0 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 29,258.24 | 15,694.57 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 621.25 | 113.18 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1251 | 43.41 | 46.51 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 24,646.18 | 15,476.61 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1 | 13.0 | |
2) 2 | 35.3 | |
3) 3 | 34.2 | |
4) 4 | 11.3 | |
5) 5 | 3.6 | |
6) 6 | 0.9 | |
7) 7 | 0.5 | |
8) 8 or more | 0.6 | |
Missing | 1250 | |
Total | 251 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 1 | 61.7 | |
2) 2 | 29.1 | |
3) 3 | 6.2 | |
4) 4 | 2.2 | |
5) 5 | 0.4 | |
6) 6 | 0.2 | |
8) 8 or more | 0.6 | |
Missing | 1250 | |
Total | 251 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Respondent on Phone is 18-25 | 92.3 | |
2) Respondent coming to phone | 8.1 | |
Missing | 1348 | |
Total | 153 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Respondent on phone is the selected 18-25 | 97.8 | |
2) Respondent coming to phone | 3.1 | |
Missing | 1403 | |
Total | 98 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 251 | 21.64 | 2.55 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 250 | 21.34 | 2.34 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Male | 47.7 | |
2) Female | 52.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very happy | 35.6 | |
2) Pretty happy | 51.0 | |
3) Not too happy | 11.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Gave Response | 82.9 | |
8) (VOL.) None/No problem | 12.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 50.41 | 36.12 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 88 | 39.92 | 32.65 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Bills | 29.2 | |
3) Debt/Credit issues | 6.9 | |
7) Retirement | 6.9 | |
22) Finding a job/getting a job | 30.8 | |
32) Insurance and Prescription costs | 6.6 | |
42) Love life/boyfriend/soulmate | 10.1 | |
52) Passing classes/getting good grades/keeping up with classwork | 6.4 | |
82) War/Iraq | 4.4 | |
84) The economy/deficit/inflation | 4.4 | |
Missing | 1490 | |
Total | 11 | 100.0 |
26) Now I would like to ask you a few questions about the people of your generation: What is your age? (AGE)
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1000 | 50.05 | 16.54 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 18-25 | 14.7 | |
2) 26-98 | 84.4 | |
99) Don't know/Refused | 0.9 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Response given | 82.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer | 17.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
30) What ONE WORD OR PHRASE best describes your parents' generation? (OPEN-ENDED. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW') (PARGEN)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Response given | 84.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer | 16.0 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
32) (ASK IF AGE less than 26) Do you think of your own age group as unique and distinct from other generations, or not? (UNIQUE)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, unique and distinct | 68.5 | |
2) No, not | 30.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.9 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, unique and distinct | 43.8 | |
2) No, not | 52.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.3 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Better today | 26.9 | |
2) Better 20 years ago | 66.7 | |
3) (VOL.) Same | 4.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.4 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 71.8 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 22.7 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 3.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.4 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 63.8 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 26.6 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 6.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.6 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 66.4 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 24.6 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 4.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.6 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 47.5 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 44.1 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 3.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.6 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 55.7 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 35.3 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 4.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.6 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 31.3 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 62.5 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 2.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.6 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Young adults today have it better | 84.7 | |
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better | 12.3 | |
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference | 1.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.7 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) When a person reaches their mid-20s, it's important for them to have a good plan for what they are going to do with the rest of their lives | 80.3 | |
2) It's really not necessary for someone in their mid-20s to know what they are going to do with the rest of their lives. | 17.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 74.7 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 6.9 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 16.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.3 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 69.0 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 6.2 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 22.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.1 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 63.0 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 14.0 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 21.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.9 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 37.4 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 42.0 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 18.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.7 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 34.1 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 49.1 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 13.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.0 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
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48) (ASK IF AGE less than 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Resort to violence to resolve conflicts (VIOLENCE)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Your generation does more | 69.9 | |
2) Your generation does less of it | 12.5 | |
3) About the same/no difference | 15.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.3 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Answer given | 69.4 | |
2) No one | 16.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 14.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 56.27 | 35.57 |
52) (ASK IF AGE less than 40) Here are a few goals that some people have set for themselves in their lives. Which of the following do you think people in your generation or age group think is MOST important? (IMPGOAL1)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) To get rich | 55.1 | |
2) To be famous | 8.1 | |
3) To help people who need help | 13.2 | |
4) To be leaders in their community | 9.8 | |
5) To become more spiritual | 10.7 | |
6) (VOL.) None of these | 2.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.9 | |
Missing | 727 | |
Total | 774 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) To get rich | 14.3 | |
2) To be famous | 30.6 | |
3) To help people who need help | 21.1 | |
4) To be leaders in their community | 19.2 | |
5) To become more spiritual | 12.7 | |
6) (VOL.) None of these | 1.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.4 | |
Missing | 747 | |
Total | 754 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Easy | 21.3 | |
2) Hard | 66.3 | |
3) Probably impossible | 8.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.0 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Right amount | 69.4 | |
2) Too much | 4.1 | |
3) Not enough | 25.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer | 0.7 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Married | 53.4 | |
2) Divorced | 11.1 | |
3) Separated | 2.4 | |
4) Widowed | 9.4 | |
5) Never been married | 23.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely want to marry | 57.2 | |
2) Probably want to marry | 27.9 | |
3) Probably do not want to | 8.5 | |
4) Definitely do not wan to | 3.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 2.7 | |
Missing | 1012 | |
Total | 489 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 26.4 | |
2) No | 73.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.1 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely want to have children | 52.5 | |
2) Probably want to have children | 33.6 | |
3) Probably do not want to | 8.7 | |
4) Definitely do not want to | 3.8 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Missing | 1055 | |
Total | 446 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) None, or grade 1-8 | 2.8 | |
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11) | 9.8 | |
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate) | 36.3 | |
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school AFTER high school | 2.5 | |
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associate degree) | 21.3 | |
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree) | 16.6 | |
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school) | 10.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, in High School | 3.0 | |
2) Yes, in Technical, trade, or vocational school | 1.1 | |
3) Yes, in College (Undergraduate) | 16.2 | |
4) Yes, in Graduate School | 5.6 | |
5) No | 73.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.5 | |
Missing | 727 | |
Total | 774 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Finish high school | 1.7 | |
2) Technical, trade, or vocational school | 2.6 | |
3) Attend college, no degree or 2 year/associate degree | 9.6 | |
4) Attend college, bachelor's degree | 25.1 | |
5) Graduate or professional school or degree | 56.9 | |
6) (VOL.) No further | 0.5 | |
7) (VOL.) Other [Specify] | 1.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.4 | |
Missing | 1197 | |
Total | 304 | 100.0 |
64) (ASK IF AGE less than 40 AND NOT ENROLLED IN SCHOOL) Do you ever plan to return to school? (RETURN)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 55.5 | |
2) No | 36.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 8.1 | |
Missing | 1031 | |
Total | 470 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Finish high school | 10.0 | |
2) Technical, trade, or vocational school | 11.9 | |
3) Attend college, no degree or 2 year/associate degree | 13.5 | |
4) Attend college, bachelor's degree | 28.1 | |
5) Graduate or professional school or degree | 24.8 | |
6) (VOL.) No further | 0.1 | |
7) (VOL.) Other [Specify] | 5.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 6.1 | |
Missing | 1214 | |
Total | 287 | 100.0 |
67) Do you use the internet, at least occasionally? (INTERNET)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 73.7 | |
2) No | 26.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 68.0 | |
2) No | 31.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 61.0 | |
2) No | 38.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.2 | |
Missing | 972 | |
Total | 529 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 82.1 | |
2) No | 17.7 | |
Missing | 1172 | |
Total | 329 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Several times a day | 18.2 | |
2) Once a day | 20.1 | |
3) 3 to 5 times a week | 18.3 | |
4) 1 to 2 times a week | 19.2 | |
5) Every few weeks | 10.1 | |
6) Less often | 13.8 | |
Missing | 1172 | |
Total | 329 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, reasonable amount of time | 34.2 | |
2) Yes, too much time | 40.6 | |
3) No, don't use | 20.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.3 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Too much | 72.3 | |
2) Too little | 4.1 | |
3) Right amount | 19.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.5 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, too much | 7.8 | |
2) No, don't think has happened | 88.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.1 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 8.7 | |
2) No | 91.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.0 | |
Missing | 258 | |
Total | 1243 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 44.9 | |
2) No, not | 47.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 7.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 69.4 | |
2) No, not | 25.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 5.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 65.6 | |
2) No, not | 29.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.7 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 65.3 | |
2) No, not | 30.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 64.9 | |
2) No, not | 29.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 5.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 55.8 | |
2) No, not | 40.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.8 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 19.2 | |
2) No | 80.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 65.2 | |
2) No | 34.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.7 | |
Missing | 258 | |
Total | 1243 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 21.2 | |
2) No | 78.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.4 | |
Missing | 258 | |
Total | 1243 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 20.0 | |
2) No | 79.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 11.9 | |
2) No | 87.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.3 | |
Missing | 258 | |
Total | 1243 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 31.2 | |
2) No | 68.8 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 40.7 | |
2) No | 59.3 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
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89) (ASK IF AGE less than 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you...play video games or not? (VIDGAMES)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 35.9 | |
2) No | 64.1 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 81.2 | |
2) No | 18.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.2 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 8.6 | |
2) No | 91.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.5 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
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92) (ASK IF AGE less than 65) Do you have, or have you ever had...a tattoo? (TATTOO)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 24.1 | |
2) No | 76.0 | |
Missing | 226 | |
Total | 1275 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 14.9 | |
2) No | 85.0 | |
Missing | 226 | |
Total | 1275 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 17.4 | |
2) No | 82.6 | |
Missing | 226 | |
Total | 1275 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient | 49.1 | |
2) Government often does a better job than people give it credit for | 40.2 | |
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally | 8.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
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 |
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97) 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. The best way to ensure peace is through military strength OR Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace. (MILSTRNG)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The best way to ensure peace is through military strength | 28.3 | |
2) Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace | 57.0 | |
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both Equally | 10.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society | 50.9 | |
2) Homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by society | 37.9 | |
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally | 7.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
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99) 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. I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially OR I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation. (FINANCE)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially | 59.1 | |
2) I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation | 39.5 | |
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally | 1.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The government should do more to protect morality in society | 37.1 | |
2) I worry the government is getting too involved in the issue of morality | 50.9 | |
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally | 7.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.9 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 18.3 | |
2) Not okay | 77.7 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 3.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.8 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 56.0 | |
2) Not okay | 37.4 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 5.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.9 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 40.9 | |
2) Not okay | 54.8 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 2.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 42.0 | |
2) Not okay | 50.6 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 5.8 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 30.7 | |
2) Not okay | 62.8 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 5.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.1 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 22.2 | |
2) Not okay | 71.6 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 2.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 3.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Okay | 8.8 | |
2) Not okay | 89.1 | |
3) (VOL.) Depends | 0.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, Republican | 61.6 | |
2) Yes, Democrat | 7.3 | |
9) (VOL.) No/Can't say/Don't know/Other incorrect | 31.1 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Television | 61.6 | |
2) Newspapers | 14.7 | |
3) Radio | 7.6 | |
4) Magazines | 2.1 | |
5) Internet | 11.1 | |
6) (VOL.) Other | 2.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Television | 22.2 | |
2) Newspapers | 40.4 | |
3) Radio | 14.9 | |
4) Magazines | 4.0 | |
5) Internet | 17.3 | |
6) (VOL.) Other | 1.2 | |
Missing | 719 | |
Total | 782 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) A lot | 47.1 | |
2) Some | 33.2 | |
3) Not much | 14.7 | |
4) Not at all | 4.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree | 52.8 | |
2) Disagree | 44.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.4 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree | 54.7 | |
2) Disagree | 39.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 5.7 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Full-time | 47.5 | |
2) Part-time | 14.1 | |
3) Not employed | 37.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.7 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Student | 7.3 | |
2) Retired | 48.6 | |
3) Choose not to work | 17.7 | |
4) Lost or quit a job | 10.1 | |
5) (VOL.) Other reason | 15.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.8 | |
Missing | 987 | |
Total | 514 | 100.0 |
117) (ASK IF EMPLOYED FULL- OR PART-TIME) Do you now earn enough money to lead the kind of life you want, or not? (MONEY)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 49.4 | |
2) No | 49.9 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.8 | |
Missing | 521 | |
Total | 980 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 66.5 | |
2) No | 29.4 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 4.1 | |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 519 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 53.3 | |
2) No | 44.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.4 | |
Missing | 980 | |
Total | 521 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 50.7 | |
2) No | 40.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 9.0 | |
Missing | 1255 | |
Total | 246 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 11.6 | |
2) No | 87.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) White | 78.3 | |
2) Black | 11.0 | |
3) Asian | 1.0 | |
4) Other or mixed race | 8.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Protestant (include Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.) | 50.0 | |
2) Roman Catholic | 26.6 | |
3) Jewish | 1.8 | |
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) | 2.5 | |
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian) | 0.5 | |
6) Islam/Muslim | 0.2 | |
7) Other religion - Christian | 1.5 | |
8) Other religion - non-Christian | 2.3 | |
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic | 12.3 | |
99) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.2 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 39.1 | |
2) No | 58.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.9 | |
Missing | 288 | |
Total | 1213 | 100.0 |
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125) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services...more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) More than once a week | 12.2 | |
2) Once a week | 23.1 | |
3) Once or twice a month | 15.4 | |
4) A few times a year | 19.4 | |
5) Seldom | 13.8 | |
6) Never | 14.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.7 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
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126) Verbatim responses for 'other' on RELIG (OTHER)127) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (FAMINC)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Less than $10,000 | 7.2 | |
2) 10 to under $20,000 | 10.1 | |
3) 20 to under $30,000 | 10.4 | |
4) 30 to under $40,000 | 10.6 | |
5) 40 to under $50,000 | 8.2 | |
6) 50 to under $75,000 | 14.4 | |
7) 75 to under $100,000 | 13.2 | |
8) 100 to under $150,000 | 6.6 | |
9) $150,000 or more | 6.2 | |
10) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 13.1 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 45.7 | |
2) Not | 52.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 82.8 | |
2) No | 15.7 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, registered | 80.2 | |
2) No, not registered | 17.2 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Absolutely certain | 95.4 | |
2) Chance registration has lapsed | 3.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.2 | |
Missing | 342 | |
Total | 1159 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Republican | 26.4 | |
2) Democrat | 31.9 | |
3) Independent | 28.5 | |
4) (VOL.) No preference | 6.7 | |
5) (VOL.) Other party | 1.0 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 5.5 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Republican | 26.4 | |
2) Democrat | 29.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Other/Don't know/Refused | 44.5 | |
Missing | 875 | |
Total | 626 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very conservative | 6.0 | |
2) Conservative | 26.2 | |
3) Moderate | 40.2 | |
4) Liberal | 14.5 | |
5) Very liberal | 4.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 8.6 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Own | 77.5 | |
2) Rent | 18.2 | |
3) (VOL.) Other arrangement | 2.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.8 | |
Missing | 579 | |
Total | 922 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Own | 14.0 | |
2) Rent | 37.3 | |
3) Live in a dorm | 4.0 | |
4) Live with parents | 40.1 | |
5) Other arrangement | 2.5 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 2.0 | |
Missing | 922 | |
Total | 579 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Cell is only phone | 55.3 | |
2) Has regular phone at home | 43.3 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.8 | |
Missing | 1251 | |
Total | 250 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 70.5 | |
2) No | 27.6 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 1.9 | |
Missing | 250 | |
Total | 1251 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) All or almost all | 21.4 | |
2) More than half | 17.5 | |
3) Less than half | 26.1 | |
4) Very few or none | 34.1 | |
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused | 0.9 | |
Missing | 477 | |
Total | 1024 | 100.0 |
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 1501 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Less than high school | 12.6 | |
2) High school graduate | 36.5 | |
3) Technical, trade, or vocational school AFTER high school or some college | 23.9 | |
4) College graduate | 27.0 | |
Missing | 4 | |
Total | 1497 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Male | 47.7 | |
2) Female | 52.3 | |
Total | 1501 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Married | 53.7 | |
2) Divorced or separated | 13.5 | |
3) Widowed | 9.4 | |
4) Never been married | 23.3 | |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 1496 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Protestant | 51.2 | |
2) Roman Catholic | 27.2 | |
3) Other religion | 9.0 | |
4) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic | 12.6 | |
Missing | 36 | |
Total | 1465 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) More than once a week | 12.5 | |
2) Once a week | 23.6 | |
3) Once or twice a month | 15.6 | |
4) A few times a year | 19.8 | |
5) Seldom | 14.1 | |
6) Never | 14.5 | |
Missing | 29 | |
Total | 1472 | 100.0 |
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very conservative or conservative | 35.1 | |
2) Moderate | 43.9 | |
3) Liberal or very liberal | 20.9 | |
Missing | 121 | |
Total | 1380 | 100.0 |