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General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) GSS year for this respondent (YEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,008.000.00
2) Respondent's ID number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,201.661,464.01
3) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time174148.9
2) Working part-time36510.3
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike902.5
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work1173.3
5) Retired61517.3
6) In school892.5
7) Keeping house43012.1
8) Other1093.1
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
4) If working, full- or part-time, how many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355924.7924.37
5) If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.077.15
6) If retired, in school, keeping house, or other, did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable231365.0
1) Yes114532.2
2) No982.8
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
7) Are/were you self employed or do/did you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable982.8
1) Self-employed40111.3
2) Someone else305385.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
8) Are/were you employed by the federal, state, or local government or by a private employer (including non-profit organizations)? (WRKGOVT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable982.8
1) Government64218.0
2) Private employer275377.4
8) Don't know431.2
9) No answer230.6
Total3559100.0
9) Respondent's occupation code from the 1980 Census Occupational Classification system (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on the ARDA summary page for link to codes) (OCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559358.88266.85
10) Respondent's occupational prestige (See Note 2: Prestige, Socioeconomic Index Codes on ARDA summary page) (PRESTG80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355942.1416.75
11) Respondent's occupation, prestige, and industry (See Note 2: Prestige, Socioeconomic Index Codes on ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559589.77291.75
12) Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married174248.9
2) Widowed3038.5
3) Divorced53915.1
4) Separated1163.3
5) Never married85223.9
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
13) If currently married or widowed, have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable150742.3
1) Yes52314.7
2) No152242.8
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
14) If currently married, separated, or divorced, have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable115532.5
1) Yes681.9
2) No232865.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
15) Last week was your wife/husband working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable181050.9
1) Working full-time95126.7
2) Working part-time1744.9
3) Temporarily not working451.3
4) Unemployed, laid off260.7
5) Retired2667.5
6) School160.4
7) Keeping house2115.9
8) Other461.3
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
16) IF WORKING, FULL OR PART TIME: How many hours did (he/she) work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355913.4322.82
17) IF WITH A JOB, BUT NOT AT WORK: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable350098.3
1) 110.0
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.0
27) 2710.0
30) 3020.1
40) 40220.6
43) 4310.0
48) 4810.0
50) 5030.1
55) 5510.0
60) 6070.2
80) 8020.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
18) IF RETIRED, IN SCHOOL, KEEPING HOUSE, OR OTHER: Did [your spouse] ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable300684.5
1) Yes47513.3
2) No641.8
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
19) Is/was your spouse self-employed or does/did they work for someone else? (SPWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable187452.7
1) Self-employed2156.0
2) Someone else145140.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer170.5
Total3559100.0
20) Spouse's occupation (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559174.91265.50
21) Spouse's occupational prestige (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores on ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355920.9624.57
22) Spouse's industry (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559279.48358.10
23) Was [your father] self-employed or did he work for someone else? (PAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable58616.5
1) Self-employed73820.7
2) Someone else218961.5
8) Don't know361.0
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
24) What kind of work did your [father/father substitute] usually do while you were growing up? That is, what was his job called? What did he actually do? What were some of his main duties? (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559393.14314.74
25) Father's occupation and prestige (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores on ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355934.8720.84
26) Father's industry (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (PAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559376.21344.28
27) What kind of work did your [mother/mother substitute] usually do while you were growing up? That is, what was her job called? What did she actually do? What were some of her main duties? (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (MAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559253.37269.79
28) Mother's occupation and prestige (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores on ARDA summary page) (MAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355926.4122.87
29) Was [your mother] self-employed, or did she work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable123134.6
1) Self-employed2607.3
2) Someone else205657.8
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
30) What kind of place did she work for? What did they (make/do)? (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (MAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559421.23371.56
31) 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
Total35593.754.51
32) 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). (CHILDS)
 TOTAL%
0) None90025.3
1) 156615.9
2) 294226.5
3) 360116.9
4) 42878.1
5) 51273.6
6) 6591.7
7) 7310.9
8) Eight or more421.2
9) Don't know/No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
33) Respondent's age (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355948.9017.83
34) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355918.1512.60
35) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that you finished and got credit for? (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal school100.3
2) Second grade50.1
3) Third grade60.2
4) Fourth grade120.3
5) Fifth grade120.3
6) Sixth grade441.2
7) Seventh grade280.8
8) Eighth grade601.7
9) Ninth grade872.4
10) Tenth grade1153.2
11) Eleventh grade1845.2
12) Twelfth grade98427.6
13) 1 year of college2807.9
14) 2 years of college46513.1
15) 3 years of college1825.1
16) 4 years of college57816.2
17) 5 years of college1133.2
18) 6 years of college2115.9
19) 7 years of college772.2
20) 8 years of college982.8
98) Don't know50.1
99) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
36) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your father finished and got credit for? (PAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal school591.7
1) First grade20.1
2) Second grade210.6
3) Third grade621.7
4) Fourth grade431.2
5) Fifth grade511.4
6) Sixth grade1283.6
7) Seventh grade511.4
8) Eighth grade2436.8
9) Ninth grade782.2
10) Tenth grade1083.0
11) Eleventh grade882.5
12) Twelfth grade88024.7
13) 1 year of college952.7
14) 2 years of college1734.9
15) 3 years of college351.0
16) 4 years of college3239.1
17) 5 years of college330.9
18) 6 years of college892.5
19) 7 years of college351.0
20) 8 years of college742.1
97) Inapplicable58716.5
98) Don't know2948.3
99) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
37) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your mother finished and got credit for? (MAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal school912.6
1) First grade50.1
2) Second grade120.3
3) Third grade371.0
4) Fourth grade330.9
5) Fifth grade461.3
6) Sixth grade1193.3
7) Seventh grade511.4
8) Eighth grade2376.7
9) Ninth grade862.4
10) Tenth grade1584.4
11) Eleventh grade1213.4
12) Twelfth grade124735.0
13) 1 year of college1223.4
14) 2 years of college2707.6
15) 3 years of college491.4
16) 4 years of college3299.2
17) 5 years of college280.8
18) 6 years of college822.3
19) 7 years of college70.2
20) 8 years of college290.8
97) Inapplicable1393.9
98) Don't know2557.2
99) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
38) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your husband/wife finished and got credit for? (SPEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal school40.1
1) First grade30.1
2) Second grade20.1
3) Third grade60.2
4) Fourth grade10.0
5) Fifth grade70.2
6) Sixth grade190.5
7) Seventh grade50.1
8) Eighth grade220.6
9) Ninth grade381.1
10) Tenth grade571.6
11) Eleventh grade601.7
12) Twelfth grade55415.6
13) 1 year of college1143.2
14) 2 years of college2236.3
15) 3 years of college722.0
16) 4 years of college2998.4
17) 5 years of college631.8
18) 6 years of college1032.9
19) 7 years of college270.8
20) 8 years of college501.4
97) Inapplicable181250.9
98) Don't know130.4
99) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
39) IF FINISHED 9TH-12TH GRADE: Did you ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? (DEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) Left high school48213.5
1) High school175749.4
2) Junior college3038.5
3) Bachelor65418.4
4) Graduate36110.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total3559100.0
40) IF FINISHED 9TH-12TH GRADE: Did he ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? (PADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school97527.4
1) High school diploma116132.6
2) Associate/Junior college742.1
3) Bachelor's degree3359.4
4) Graduate degree2176.1
7) Inapplicable58716.5
8) Don't know2015.6
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
41) IF FINISHED 9TH-12TH GRADE: [What is the highest degree earned by your mother]. (MADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school104629.4
1) High school159644.8
2) Junior college1754.9
3) Bachelor3329.3
4) Graduate1273.6
7) Inapplicable1393.9
8) Don't know1434.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
42) IF FINISHED 9TH-12TH GRADE: Did your spouse ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? (SPDEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school1895.3
1) High school88024.7
2) Junior college1303.7
3) Bachelor3409.6
4) Graduate1975.5
7) Inapplicable181250.9
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
43) Respondent's sex (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male156944.1
2) Female199055.9
Total3559100.0
44) What race to do you consider yourself? (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White276777.7
2) Black49113.8
3) Other3018.5
Total3559100.0
45) Which of the categories comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were sixteen years old? (RES16)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country, but not on a farm41311.6
2) On a farm36110.1
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)116932.8
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)58716.5
5) In a suburb near a large city45512.8
6) In a large city (over 250,000)57116.0
8) Don't know30.1
Total3559100.0
46) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were sixteen years old? (REG16)
 TOTAL%
0) Foreign country3329.3
1) New England1323.7
2) Middle Atlantic48613.7
3) East North Central64918.2
4) West North Central2627.4
5) South Atlantic58416.4
6) East South Central1785.0
7) West South Central3188.9
8) Mountain1875.3
9) Pacific43112.1
Total3559100.0
47) When you were sixteen years old, were you living in this same city/town/county? (MOBILE16)
 TOTAL%
1) Same city139939.3
2) Same state, different city84723.8
3) Different state131336.9
Total3559100.0
48) Were you living with both your own mother and father around the time you were sixteen? If no, with whom were you living around that time? (FAMILY16)
 TOTAL%
0) Other1103.1
1) Both own mother and father246169.1
2) Father and stepmother451.3
3) Mother and stepfather2115.9
4) Father, no mother or stepfather872.4
5) Mother, no father or stepfather50514.2
6) Some other male relative, no female head170.5
7) Some other female relative, no male head591.7
8) Other arrangement with both male and female relatives (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)621.7
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
49) If not living with both own mother and father: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable246169.1
1) One or both parents died2597.3
2) Parents divorced or separated61717.3
3) Father absent in armed forces10.0
4) One or both parents in institution60.2
5) Other2115.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
50) Did your mother ever work for pay for as long as a year while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable1393.9
1) Yes232865.4
2) No106329.9
8) Don't know260.7
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
51) Thinking about the time when you were sixteen years old, compared with American families in general then, would you say your family income was far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (INCOM16)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average36810.3
2) Below average92025.8
3) Average157444.2
4) Above average57616.2
5) Far above average651.8
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
52) Were you born in this country? (BORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes311587.5
2) No44312.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
53) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable30.1
0) Both born in U.S.281479.1
1) Mother, yes; father, no1032.9
2) Mother, no; father, yes641.8
3) Mother, yes; father, don't know50.1
4) Mother, no; father, don't know20.1
5) Mother, don't know; father, yes10.0
6) Mother, don't know; father no10.0
8) Neither born in the U.S.55715.7
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
54) How many of your four grandparents were born outside the United States? (GRANBORN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable1554.4
0) None203657.2
1) One2156.0
2) Two3409.6
3) Three822.3
4) Four71120.0
8) Don't know190.5
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
55) Number of persons in household (HOMPOP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592.601.47
56) Number of members under six years of age (BABIES)
 TOTAL%
0) 0296083.2
1) 136210.2
2) 21564.4
3) 3260.7
4) 450.1
9) No answer501.4
Total3559100.0
57) Number of members six to twelve years (PRETEEN)
 TOTAL%
0) 0289981.5
1) 140111.3
2) 21654.6
3) 3341.0
4) 4100.3
9) No answer501.4
Total3559100.0
58) Number of members thirteen to seventeen years old (TEENS)
 TOTAL%
0) 0298383.8
1) 138410.8
2) 21263.5
3) 3140.4
4) 410.0
9) No answer511.4
Total3559100.0
59) Number of members over seventeen years old (ADULTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1111831.4
2) 2181751.1
3) 344312.4
4) 41163.3
5) 5320.9
6) 670.2
8) 8 or more10.0
9) No answer250.7
Total3559100.0
60) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable106329.9
0) 0223262.7
1) 11935.4
2) 2411.2
3) 3210.6
4) 460.2
5) 510.0
6) 610.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
61) Just thinking about your family now -- those people in the household who are related to you -- how many persons in the family, including yourself, earned any money last year from any job or employment? (EARNRS)
 TOTAL%
0) 059816.8
1) 1135838.2
2) 2117733.1
3) 32817.9
4) 41002.8
5) 5300.8
6) 660.2
7) 710.0
8) Eight or more10.0
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
62) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $1,000330.9
2) $1,000 to $2,999451.3
3) $3,000 to $3,999300.8
4) $4,000 to $4,999150.4
5) $5,000 to $5,999270.8
6) $6,000 to $6,999300.8
7) $7,000 to $7,999461.3
8) $8,000 to $8,999621.7
9) $10,000 to $14,9991965.5
10) $15,000 to $19,9991734.9
11) $20,000 to $24,9992206.2
12) $25,000 or more230564.8
13) Refused2517.1
98) Don't know1263.5
Total3559100.0
63) Did you earn any income last year? If yes, in which of these groups did your earnings for last year fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable121534.1
1) Less than $1,000441.2
2) $1,000 to $2,999641.8
3) $3,000 to $3,999491.4
4) $4,000 to $4,999250.7
5) $5,000 to $5,999411.2
6) $6,000 to $6,999270.8
7) $7,000 to $7,999361.0
8) $8,000 to $9,999471.3
9) $10,000 to $14,9991694.7
10) $15,000 to $19,9991383.9
11) $20,000 to $24,9991955.5
12) $25,000 or more127435.8
13) Refused1263.5
98) Don't know300.8
99) No answer792.2
Total3559100.0
64) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year -- 2007 -- before taxes, that is? (INCOME06)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355920.5615.93
65) In which of these groups did your earnings from all sources for 2007 fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOM06)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355912.6717.64
66) Region of interview (REGION)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.0
1) New England1363.8
2) Middle Atlantic47213.3
3) East North Central60116.9
4) West North Central1855.2
5) South Atlantic77621.8
6) East South Central1594.5
7) West South Central38210.7
8) Mountain3098.7
9) Pacific53815.1
Total3559100.0
67) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
0) Strong Democrat67619.0
1) Not strong Democrat60917.1
2) Independent, near Democrat44012.4
3) Independent55415.6
4) Independent, near Republican3018.5
5) Not strong Republican51214.4
6) Strong Republican38510.8
7) Other party641.8
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
68) In 2004, you remember that Kerry ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE04)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted230864.8
2) Did not vote90825.5
3) Ineligible2476.9
8) Don't know/Can't remember862.4
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
69) IF VOTED: Did you vote for Kerry or Bush? (PRES04)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable124134.9
1) Kerry106429.9
2) Bush112731.7
3) Nader461.3
8) Don't know190.5
9) No answer621.7
Total3559100.0
70) IF DID NOT VOTE OR INELIGIBLE: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF04WHO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable238266.9
1) Kerry49513.9
2) Bush3148.8
3) Nader2055.8
8) Don't know/remember1293.6
9) No answer341.0
Total3559100.0
71) We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal (point 1) to extremely conservative (point 7). Where would you place yourself on this scale? (POLVIEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal1203.4
2) Liberal43912.3
3) Slightly liberal40211.3
4) Moderate131536.9
5) Slightly conservative49513.9
6) Conservative53515.0
7) Extremely conservative1203.4
8) Don't know1163.3
9) No answer170.5
Total3559100.0
72) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. A. Space exploration program (NATSPAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little2146.0
2) About right80922.7
3) Too much64118.0
8) Don't know1113.1
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
73) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. B. Improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little118333.2
2) About right41611.7
3) Too much1323.7
8) Don't know471.3
Total3559100.0
74) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. C. Improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little135638.1
2) About right3148.8
3) Too much722.0
8) Don't know361.0
Total3559100.0
75) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. D. Solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little77321.7
2) About right63317.8
3) Too much1835.1
8) Don't know1865.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
76) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. E. Halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little105429.6
2) About right56115.8
3) Too much1042.9
8) Don't know591.7
Total3559100.0
77) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. F. Dealing with drug addiction (NATDRUG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little101328.5
2) About right56315.8
3) Too much1343.8
8) Don't know671.9
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
78) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. G. Improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little127735.9
2) About right39611.1
3) Too much872.4
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
79) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. H. Improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little60316.9
2) About right77721.8
3) Too much1965.5
8) Don't know1875.3
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
80) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. I. The military, armaments, and defense (NATARMS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little41011.5
2) About right56916.0
3) Too much74420.9
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
81) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. J. Foreign aid (NATAID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little2126.0
2) About right49413.9
3) Too much97427.4
8) Don't know962.7
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
82) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. K. Welfare (NATFARE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable178150.0
1) Too little42311.9
2) About right65218.3
3) Too much62717.6
8) Don't know752.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
83) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. L. Highways and bridges (NATROAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little162745.7
2) About right151842.7
3) Too much3188.9
8) Don't know962.7
Total3559100.0
84) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. M. Social Security (NATSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little213059.8
2) About right109230.7
3) Too much1875.3
8) Don't know1434.0
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
85) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. N. Mass transportation (NATMASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little164046.1
2) About right144440.6
3) Too much2617.3
8) Don't know2136.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
86) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. O. Parks and recreation (NATPARK)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little105029.5
2) About right223062.7
3) Too much2015.6
8) Don't know772.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
87) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. P. Assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little176949.7
2) About right132637.3
3) Too much2216.2
8) Don't know2416.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
88) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Q. Supporting scientific research (NATSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little134537.8
2) About right157644.3
3) Too much39811.2
8) Don't know2406.7
Total3559100.0
89) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. A. Space exploration (NATSPACY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little2476.9
2) About right77421.7
3) Too much67619.0
8) Don't know822.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
90) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. B. The environment (NATENVIY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little118333.2
2) About right39311.0
3) Too much1584.4
8) Don't know461.3
Total3559100.0
91) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. C. Health (NATHEALY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little129336.3
2) About right2657.4
3) Too much1975.5
8) Don't know250.7
Total3559100.0
92) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. D. Solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITYY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little3259.1
2) About right71019.9
3) Too much51814.6
8) Don't know2256.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
93) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. E. Law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little92325.9
2) About right65718.5
3) Too much1694.7
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
94) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. F. Drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177950.0
1) Too little83323.4
2) About right61917.4
3) Too much2095.9
8) Don't know1153.2
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
95) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. G. Education (NATEDUCY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177850.0
1) Too little131236.9
2) About right35510.0
3) Too much952.7
8) Don't know190.5
Total3559100.0
96) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. H. Assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177850.0
1) Too little44112.4
2) About right76221.4
3) Too much35810.1
8) Don't know2105.9
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
97) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. I. National defense (NATARMSY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177850.0
1) Too little44212.4
2) About right61017.1
3) Too much66918.8
8) Don't know571.6
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
98) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. J. Assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177850.0
1) Too little1544.3
2) About right38110.7
3) Too much119933.7
8) Don't know451.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
99) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. K. Assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable177850.0
1) Too little121434.1
2) About right39911.2
3) Too much1353.8
8) Don't know320.9
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
100) Some people think that the government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and the poor, perhaps by raising the taxes of wealthy families or by giving income assistance to the poor. Others think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor. Here is a card with a scale from 1 to 7. Think of a score of 1 as meaning that the government ought to reduce the income differences between rich and poor, and a score of 7 meaning that the government should not concern itself with reducing income differences. What score between 1 and 7 comes closest to the way you feel? (EQWLTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Government should do something to reduce income differences between rich and poor52514.8
2) 22306.5
3) 341611.7
4) 443812.3
5) 52998.4
6) 61764.9
7) Government should not concern itself with income differences2767.8
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
101) Do you consider the amount of Federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low? (TAX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Too high130136.6
2) About right99327.9
3) Too low320.9
8) Don't know641.8
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
102) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your city/town/community against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKATH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes, allowed184351.8
2) Not allowed53214.9
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
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103) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLATH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Allowed145740.9
5) Not allowed85824.1
8) Don't know732.1
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
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104) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. If some people in your community suggested a book he wrote against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book or not? (LIBATH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Remove58316.4
2) Not remove175749.4
8) Don't know501.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
105) Consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKRAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Allowed148841.8
2) Not allowed87424.6
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
106) Consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLRAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Allowed113031.8
5) Not allowed118533.3
8) Don't know752.1
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
107) Consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote which said Blacks are inferior should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBRAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Remove77621.8
2) Not remove156143.9
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
108) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a communist. Suppose this admitted communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Allowed160545.1
2) Not allowed73120.5
8) Don't know561.6
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
109) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a communist. Suppose he is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Yes, fired84523.7
5) Not fired143140.2
8) Don't know1133.2
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
110) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a communist. Suppose he wrote a book which is in your public library. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Favor68619.3
2) Not favor163846.0
8) Don't know671.9
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
111) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKMIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Allowed159344.8
2) Not allowed74821.0
8) Don't know501.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
112) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Allowed126135.4
5) Not allowed104529.4
8) Don't know832.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
113) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Suppose he wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBMIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Favor65718.5
2) Not favor166946.9
8) Don't know641.8
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
114) What about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? Suppose this admitted homosexual wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Allowed197555.5
2) Not allowed37510.5
8) Don't know371.0
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
115) Consider a man who admits that he is a homosexual? Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Allowed189853.3
5) Not allowed44212.4
8) Don't know491.4
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
116) What about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? If somebody in your community suggests that a book he wrote in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Favor54515.3
2) Not favor180150.6
8) Don't know431.2
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
117) Now consider a Muslim clergyman who preaches hatred of the United States. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community preaching hatred of the United States, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKMSLM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Yes, allowed56715.9
2) Not allowed76121.4
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
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118) Consider a Muslim clergyman who preaches hatred of the United States. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMSLM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
4) Yes, allowed40511.4
5) Not allowed91625.7
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
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119) If some people in your community suggested that a book [a Muslim clergyman] wrote which preaches hatred of the United States should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBMSLM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Favor66318.6
2) Not favor66218.6
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
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120) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor223762.9
2) Oppose111731.4
8) Don't know1785.0
9) No answer270.8
Total3559100.0
121) Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun? (GUNLAW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Favor185952.2
2) Oppose50814.3
8) Don't know270.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
122) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too harsh39311.0
2) Not harsh enough223762.9
3) About right66918.8
8) Don't know2517.1
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
123) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Should85924.1
2) Should not133237.4
8) Don't know1965.5
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
124) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant182051.1
2) Catholic84123.6
3) Jewish621.7
4) None58216.4
5) Other (specify)240.7
6) Buddhism320.9
7) Hinduism150.4
8) Other Eastern religion50.1
9) Moslem/Islam270.8
10) Orthodox Christian160.4
11) Christian1093.1
12) Native American10.0
13) Inter-/non-denominational140.4
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
125) If 'Protestant' to RELIG: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355923.0426.95
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126) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 3: Other Protestant denominations on ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355917.66101.51
127) Do you consider yourself to be Jewish for any reason? (OTHJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable296583.3
1) Yes100.3
2) Half or part80.2
3) No56015.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
128) What sort of Jew do you consider yourself to be: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348898.0
1) Orthodox130.4
2) Conservative200.6
3) Reform190.5
4) None of these100.3
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
129) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist99828.0
2) Moderate128636.1
3) Liberal105029.5
9) No answer/Excluded2256.3
Total3559100.0
130) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
0) Never73920.8
1) Less than once a year2466.9
2) Once a year49013.8
3) Several times a year37810.6
4) Once a month2456.9
5) Two to three times a month2978.3
6) Nearly every week1684.7
7) Every week68719.3
8) More than once a week2978.3
9) Don't know, no answer120.3
Total3559100.0
131) Would you call yourself a strong [RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE] or a not very strong [RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE]? (RELITEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable20.1
1) Strong121234.1
2) Not very strong125435.2
3) Somewhat strong2406.7
4) No religion58216.4
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer2647.4
Total3559100.0
132) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes257072.2
2) No59416.7
8) Undecided38510.8
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
133) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day103929.2
2) Once a day105629.7
3) Several times a week40411.4
4) Once a week2146.0
5) Less than once a week42311.9
6) Never39311.0
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
134) There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. The first set of contrasting images shows mother at 1 on the scale and father at 7. If you imagine God as a mother, you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (MAPA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable166146.7
1) Mother501.4
2) 2150.4
3) 3431.2
4) 43409.6
5) 51022.9
6) 61183.3
7) Father59916.8
8) Don't know661.9
9) No answer56515.9
Total3559100.0
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135) Here are sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your images of God between the two contrasting images? The first set of contrasting images shows master at 1 on the scale and spouse at 7. If you imagine God as a master, you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a spouse, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between master and spouse, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (MASTERSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Master53214.9
2) 21103.1
3) 31363.8
4) 43209.0
5) 5511.4
6) 6290.8
7) Spouse451.3
8) Don't know1113.1
9) No answer310.9
Total3559100.0
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136) Here are sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your images of God between the two contrasting images? This first set of contrasting images shows judge at 1 on the scale and lover at 7. If you imagine God as a judge, you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a lover, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between judge and lover, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (JUDGELUV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Judge44812.6
2) 2942.6
3) 31283.6
4) 435510.0
5) 5571.6
6) 6531.5
7) Lover822.3
8) Don't know1113.1
9) No answer371.0
Total3559100.0
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137) Here are sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your images of God between the two contrasting images? This set of contrasting images shows friend at 1 on the scale and king at 7. If you imagine God as a friend, you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a king, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between friend and king, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? (FRNDKING)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Friend2537.1
2) 2691.9
3) 3782.2
4) 438210.7
5) 5862.4
6) 6712.0
7) King3118.7
8) Don't know842.4
9) No answer310.9
Total3559100.0
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138) We are interested in what American Catholics think about religious matters. Please select the answer from this card that comes closest to your own personal opinion about the following statement: under certain conditions, the pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals. (POPESPKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable295583.0
1) Certainly true1323.7
2) Probably true1835.1
3) Uncertain if true or false1985.6
4) Probably false411.2
5) Certainly false330.9
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
139) What is your husband/wife's religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion at all? (SPREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable181050.9
1) Protestant90725.5
2) Catholic44112.4
3) Jewish371.0
4) None2166.1
5) Other (specify)100.3
6) Buddhism100.3
7) Hinduism120.3
8) Other Eastern190.5
9) Muslim/Islam140.4
10) Orthodox Christian90.3
11) Christian581.6
13) Inter-/non-denominational20.1
98) Don't know30.1
99) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
140) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant193754.4
2) Catholic111931.4
3) Jewish631.8
4) None2878.1
5) Other (specify)70.2
6) Buddhism140.4
7) Hinduism210.6
9) Moslem/Islam190.5
10) Orthodox-Christian150.4
11) Christian501.4
12) Native American10.0
13) Inter-/non-denominational30.1
98) Don't know110.3
99) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
141) If 'Protestant' to RELIG16, what specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355920.6224.50
142) Other Protestant Denominations (See Note 3: Other Protestant denominations on ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355917.76107.63
143) Were you raised as a Jew? (OTHJEW16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable324991.3
1) Yes10.0
2) Half or part10.0
3) No2948.3
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
144) Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348497.9
1) Orthodox190.5
2) Conservative200.6
3) Reform190.5
4) None of these50.1
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
145) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in (FUND16)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist109830.9
2) Moderate148041.6
3) Liberal84423.7
9) No answer/excluded1373.8
Total3559100.0
146) What is your [spouse]'s religious preference? If 'Protestant,' what specific denomination is that? (SPDEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355911.6022.42
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147) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 3: Other Protestant Denominations on ARDA summary page) (SPOTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35599.3876.11
148) IF JEWISH: Does [your spouse] consider herself/himself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (SPJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351198.7
1) Orthodox80.2
2) Conservative140.4
3) Reform90.3
4) None of these50.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
149) Does your husband/wife currently consider (her/himself) Jewish? (SPOTHJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354199.5
3) No40.1
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
150) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion of spouse (SPFUND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable181551.0
1) Fundamentalist49914.0
2) Moderate68919.4
3) Liberal46513.1
9) No answer, excluded912.6
Total3559100.0
151) Was your spouse Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (SPJEW16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable353299.2
1) Orthodox100.3
2) Conservative100.3
3) Reform60.2
4) None of these10.0
Total3559100.0
152) The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this? Do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling? (PRAYER)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Approve91925.8
2) Disapprove131536.9
8) Don't know982.8
Total3559100.0
153) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man. (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.113031.8
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word.167247.0
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man.65318.3
4) Other521.5
8) Don't know361.0
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
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154) Suppose there is a community-wide vote on the general housing issue. There are two possible laws to vote on. One law says that a homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans. The second law says that a homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color. Which law would you vote for? (RACOPEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) A homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans.58316.4
2) A homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color.169547.6
3) Neither982.8
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
155) Are there any Whites/Blacks/African-Americans living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes240667.6
2) No101028.4
8) Don't know1434.0
Total3559100.0
156) If your party nominated a Negro/Black/African-American for President, would you vote for him if he were qualified for the job? (RACPRES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable223062.7
1) Yes122434.4
2) No802.2
8) Don't know190.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
157) Some people say that because of past discrimination, Blacks should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of Blacks is wrong because it discriminates against Whites. What about your opinion? Are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of Blacks? Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly support preferential hiring2306.5
2) Support preferential hiring1664.7
3) Oppose preferential hiring63417.8
4) Strongly oppose preferential hiring118433.3
8) Don't know1032.9
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
158) Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without special favors. (WRKWAYUP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Agree strongly101228.4
2) Agree somewhat66518.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree2888.1
4) Disagree somewhat2186.1
5) Disagree strongly1163.3
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
159) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Not at all close1173.3
2) 2521.5
3) 3792.2
4) 41063.0
5) Neither one or the other100328.2
6) 62025.7
7) 72968.3
8) 81644.6
9) Very close3529.9
98) Don't know190.5
99) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
160) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Not at all close351.0
2) 2190.5
3) 3421.2
4) 4461.3
5) Neither one or the other76721.6
6) 61524.3
7) 73349.4
8) 83199.0
9) Very close66018.5
98) Don't know180.5
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
161) Taken all together, how would you say things are these days? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy104329.3
2) Pretty happy198155.7
3) Not too happy51614.5
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
162) Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage? (HAPMAR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable181050.9
1) Very happy103329.0
2) Pretty happy64618.2
3) Not too happy571.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
163) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Excellent62317.5
2) Good115632.5
3) Fair48713.7
4) Poor1283.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total3559100.0
164) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Exciting114732.2
2) Routine111931.4
3) Dull1063.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer220.6
Total3559100.0
165) 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%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) People try to be helpful.113531.9
2) They are mostly just looking out for themselves.104829.4
3) Depends1995.6
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
166) 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%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Would take advantage of you93426.2
2) Would try to be fair125235.2
3) Depends1925.4
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
167) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life? (TRUST)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most people can be trusted.81422.9
2) You can't be too careful in life.145941.0
3) Depends1133.2
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
168) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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. (CONFINAN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal46213.0
2) Only some138638.9
3) Hardly any51614.5
8) Don't know260.7
Total3559100.0
169) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Major companies. (CONBUS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal36810.3
2) Only some153843.2
3) Hardly any42912.1
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
170) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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 religion. (CONCLERG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal46613.1
2) Only some131436.9
3) Hardly any55915.7
8) Don't know441.2
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
171) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Education. (CONEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal66118.6
2) Only some137038.5
3) Hardly any3459.7
8) Don't know140.4
Total3559100.0
172) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Executive branch of the Federal government. (CONFED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal2326.5
2) Only some114032.0
3) Hardly any96627.1
8) Don't know491.4
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
173) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal2627.4
2) Only some140539.5
3) Hardly any61117.2
8) Don't know1113.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
174) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal of confidence1985.6
2) Only some confidence109930.9
3) Hardly any confidence106630.0
8) Don't know270.8
Total3559100.0
175) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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. (CONMEDIC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal89925.3
2) Only some120934.0
3) Hardly any2687.5
8) Don't know140.4
Total3559100.0
176) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal2136.0
2) Only some117433.0
3) Hardly any97827.5
8) Don't know240.7
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
177) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? U.S. Supreme Court. (CONJUDGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal68419.2
2) Only some127635.9
3) Hardly any37110.4
8) Don't know591.7
Total3559100.0
178) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Scientific community. (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal89425.1
2) Only some123734.8
3) Hardly any1444.0
8) Don't know1143.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
179) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Congress. (CONLEGIS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal2156.0
2) Only some123134.6
3) Hardly any89725.2
8) Don't know451.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
180) I am going to name some institutions in this country. 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? Military. (CONARMY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A great deal114232.1
2) Only some93026.1
3) Hardly any2898.1
8) Don't know270.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
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? To obey. (OBEY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most important37110.4
2) Second important2637.4
3) Third important38010.7
4) Fourth important99327.9
5) Least important35910.1
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
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? To be well-liked or popular. (POPULAR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most important140.4
2) Second important270.8
3) Third important611.7
4) Fourth important43712.3
5) Least important182751.3
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
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? To think for himself or herself. (THNKSELF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most important109630.8
2) Second important47013.2
3) Third important3349.4
4) Fourth important36310.2
5) Least important1032.9
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
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? To work hard. (WORKHARD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most important49313.9
2) Second important83923.6
3) Third important74120.8
4) Fourth important2557.2
5) Least important381.1
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
185) 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? To help others when they need help. (HELPOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most important39211.0
2) Second most important76721.6
3) Third most important85023.9
4) Fourth most important3188.9
5) Least important391.1
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
186) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things: Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Almost daily2727.6
2) Several times a week59016.6
3) Several times a month45412.8
4) Once a month3549.9
5) Several times a year40011.2
6) Once a year1534.3
7) Never1083.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
187) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things: Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Almost everyday1283.6
2) Once or twice a week36310.2
3) Several times a month2507.0
4) About once a month3479.7
5) Several times a year2998.4
6) About once a year2597.3
7) Never68019.1
8) Don't know60.2
Total3559100.0
188) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things: Spend a social evening with friends who live outside your neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Almost everyday802.2
2) Once or twice a week43312.2
3) Several times a month45812.9
4) About once a month49113.8
5) Several times a year44712.6
6) About once a year1835.1
7) Never2346.6
8) Don't know60.2
Total3559100.0
189) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things: Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Almost everyday220.6
2) Once or twice a week1584.4
3) Several times a month1474.1
4) About once a month2426.8
5) Several times a year3199.0
6) Once a year2978.3
7) Never114532.2
8) Don't know20.1
Total3559100.0
190) As you know, many older people share a home with their grown children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (AGED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) A good idea121034.0
2) A bad idea75021.1
3) Depends41111.5
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
191) Now I'd like to ask you about last year. How many weeks did you work either full-time or part-time not counting work around the house? (Include paid vacations and sick leave.) (WEEKSWRK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355932.7923.56
192) When you worked last year, was it usually full- or part-time? (PARTFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable103129.0
1) Full-time198555.8
2) Part-time53915.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
193) Thinking about the next twelve months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off? (JOBLOSE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable210459.1
1) Very likely792.2
2) Fairly likely962.7
3) Not too likely42511.9
4) Not likely83023.3
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
194) About how easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits you now have? Would you say very easy, somewhat easy, or not at all easy? (JOBFIND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable168947.5
1) Very easy3289.2
2) Somewhat easy50114.1
3) Not easy59316.7
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer43012.1
Total3559100.0
195) On the whole, how satisfied are you with the work you do? Would you say you are very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (SATJOB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable81322.8
1) Very satisfied136538.4
2) Moderately satisfied99427.9
3) A little dissatisfied2216.2
4) Very dissatisfied1083.0
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer280.8
Total3559100.0
196) If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would you stop working? (RICHWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable164046.1
1) Continue working106429.9
2) Stop working46513.1
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer37710.6
Total3559100.0
197) If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would you say you belong in: the lower class, the working class, the middle class, or the upper class? (CLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Lower class2777.8
2) Working class161745.4
3) Middle class152042.7
4) Upper class1243.5
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
198) We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that you are pretty well satisfied with your present financial situation, more or less satisfied, or not satisfied at all? (SATFIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Satisfied99327.9
2) More or less satisfied149642.0
3) Not at all satisfied105929.8
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
199) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse, or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better111631.4
2) Getting worse103929.2
3) Stayed same139039.1
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
200) Compared with American families in general, would you say your family income is far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (FINRELA)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average2236.3
2) Below average93126.2
3) Average159044.7
4) Above average69819.6
5) Far above average752.1
8) Don't know330.9
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
201) Do you or your spouse have a supervisor on your/their job to whom you/they are directly responsible? (WKSUB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable104729.4
1) Yes200256.3
2) No50114.1
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
202) IF 'YES' TO WKSUB: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable155643.7
3) Yes163545.9
4) No3509.8
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
203) In your/your spouse's job, do you/does he/she supervise anyone who is directly responsible to you/him/her? (WKSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable103729.1
1) Yes95926.9
2) No153943.2
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
204) IF 'YES' TO WKSUP: do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable258872.7
3) Yes2517.1
4) No70319.8
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
205) At any time during the last ten years, have you been unemployed and looking for work for as long as a month? (UNEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes78522.1
2) No160345.0
8) Don't know20.1
Total3559100.0
206) Do you or your spouse belong to a labor union? (UNION)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes, respondent belongs2126.0
2) Yes, spouse belongs952.7
3) Yes, both belong431.2
4) No, neither respondent nor spouse belongs203057.0
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
207) Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Hard work158544.5
2) Both equally51514.5
3) Luck or help2848.0
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
208) Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, do you think your own standard of living now is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was? (PARSOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Much better75621.2
2) Somewhat better72520.4
3) About the same51514.5
4) Somewhat worse2527.1
5) Much worse1032.9
8) Don't know381.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
209) When your children are at the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than yours is now? (KIDSSOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Much better60116.9
2) Somewhat better59616.7
3) About the same44112.4
4) Somewhat worse3229.0
5) Much worse1133.2
6) No children (volunteered)2466.9
8) Don't know691.9
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
210) If your party nominated a woman for President, would you vote for her if she were qualified for the job? (FEPRES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable223062.7
1) Yes122434.4
2) No812.3
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
211) Tell me if you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Agree57516.2
2) Disagree161945.5
8) Not sure1363.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
212) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes170647.9
2) No57616.2
8) Don't know912.6
9) No answer230.6
Total3559100.0
213) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . B. If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes103329.0
2) No128436.1
8) Don't know591.7
9) No answer200.6
Total3559100.0
214) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . C. If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes205057.6
2) No2567.2
8) Don't know772.2
9) No answer130.4
Total3559100.0
215) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . D. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes101328.5
2) No130836.8
8) Don't know601.7
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
216) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . E. If she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes177349.8
2) No50914.3
8) Don't know1002.8
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
217) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain legal abortion . . . F. If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes96327.1
2) No136138.2
8) Don't know571.6
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
218) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . G. If the woman wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes97627.4
2) No134637.8
8) Don't know591.7
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
219) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable122734.5
0) 0230.6
1) 1571.6
2) 2115532.5
3) 354415.3
4) 41825.1
5) 5330.9
6) 690.3
7) Seven or more60.2
8) As many as you want2527.1
9) Don't know, no answer712.0
Total3559100.0
220) Do you strongly agree, agree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve? (PILLOK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable190853.6
1) Strongly agree36010.1
2) Agree52614.8
3) Disagree36510.3
4) Strongly disagree36610.3
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
221) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) For207858.4
2) Against2156.0
8) Don't know371.0
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
222) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Easier64618.2
2) More difficult106730.0
3) Stay same51414.4
8) Don't know982.8
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
223) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. If a man and woman have sex relations before marriage, do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (PREMARSX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Always wrong56615.9
2) Almost always wrong1694.7
3) Sometimes wrong39811.2
4) Not wrong at all113331.8
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
224) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. If [a man and a woman] are in their early teens, say fourteen to sixteen years old, in that case, do you think sex relations before marriage are always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (TEENSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Always wrong164046.1
2) Almost always wrong36910.4
3) Sometimes wrong2045.7
4) Not wrong at all1012.8
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
225) What is your opinion about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner? (XMARSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Always wrong190753.6
2) Almost always wrong2767.8
3) Sometimes wrong1424.0
4) Not wrong at all401.1
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
226) What about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex? Is always wrong, almost always wrong, sometimes wrong, not at all wrong? (HOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Always wrong118333.2
2) Almost always wrong902.5
3) Sometimes wrong1604.5
4) Not wrong at all83423.4
8) Don't know1063.0
9) No answer230.6
Total3559100.0
227) Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws? (PORNLAW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) These should be laws against the distribution of pornography, whatever the age.83723.5
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under eighteen.146941.3
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.752.1
8) Don't know90.3
Total3559100.0
228) Have you seen an X-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes56515.9
2) No181451.0
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
229) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard, spanking? (SPANKING)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly agree61017.1
2) Agree105929.8
3) Disagree49613.9
4) Strongly disagree1393.9
8) Don't know230.6
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
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230) When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it? (LETDIE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable190853.6
1) Yes108230.4
2) No50714.2
8) Don't know571.6
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
231) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes135338.0
2) No89525.1
8) Don't know742.1
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
232) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes2266.4
2) No207758.4
8) Don't know280.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
233) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes2456.9
2) No205357.7
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
234) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes40511.4
2) No186952.5
8) Don't know521.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
235) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable185452.1
1) Yes112731.7
2) No49513.9
8) Don't know802.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
236) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes2166.1
2) No210659.2
8) Don't know671.9
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
237) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes3199.0
2) No199856.1
8) Don't know722.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
238) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes169847.7
2) No59816.8
8) Don't know922.6
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
239) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Yes212159.6
2) No2466.9
8) Not sure230.6
Total3559100.0
240) Is there any area right around here -- that is, within a mile -- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes80022.5
2) No158744.6
8) Don't know90.3
Total3559100.0
241) Do you happen to have in your home (or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes83923.6
2) No152242.8
3) Refused260.7
8) Don't know90.3
Total3559100.0
242) IF 'YES' TO OWNGUN: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. (PISTOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable134237.7
1) Yes52214.7
2) No165746.6
3) Refused320.9
8) Don't know60.2
Total3559100.0
243) IF 'YES' TO OWNGUN: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. (SHOTGUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable135138.0
1) Yes49013.8
2) No168047.2
3) Refused320.9
8) Don't know60.2
Total3559100.0
244) IF 'YES' TO OWNGUN: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. (RIFLE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable135238.0
1) Yes49413.9
2) No167547.1
3) Refused320.9
8) Don't know60.2
Total3559100.0
245) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable269475.7
1) Yes58616.5
2) No2537.1
3) Refused260.7
Total3559100.0
246) Do you or your spouse go hunting? (HUNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes, respondent does2396.7
2) Yes, spouse does1133.2
3) Yes, both do401.1
4) No, neither respondent nor spouse hunts200256.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
247) How often do you read the newspaper: every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (NEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Everyday77621.8
2) Few times a week53415.0
3) Once a week3509.8
4) Less than once a week3399.5
5) Never3339.4
Total3559100.0
248) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable122734.5
0) 01353.8
1) 148813.7
2) 265218.3
3) 337910.6
4) 43158.9
5) 51173.3
6) 6972.7
7) 7160.4
8) 8531.5
9) 950.1
10) 10290.8
11) 1110.0
12) 12200.6
14) 1450.1
15) 1540.1
16) 1620.1
17) 1710.0
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.0
24) 2440.1
98) Don't know70.2
Total3559100.0
249) Do you have a telephone? (PHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) No phone581.6
2) Refused1754.9
3) Phone in home271576.3
4) Phone elsewhere862.4
6) Cell phone51414.4
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
250) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly and interested286980.6
2) Cooperative but not particularly interested55515.6
3) Impatient and restless1223.4
4) Hostile60.2
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
251) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair, or poor? (COMPREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Good299084.0
2) Fair47813.4
3) Poor852.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
252) A split ballot was used in the 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1982-2006 surveys. The variant or 'Y' wordings appear on Form 2, the 'Z' wordings appear on Form 3; and the standard GSS wordings appear on Form 1. (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard (Form 1)177850.0
2) Variant (Form 2)178150.0
Total3559100.0
253) Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it. A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (FECHLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly agree61317.2
2) Agree100428.2
3) Disagree57516.2
4) Strongly disagree1223.4
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
254) Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it. A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly agree1704.8
2) Agree66218.6
3) Disagree117232.9
4) Strongly disagree2938.2
8) Don't know330.9
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
255) Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it. It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. (FEFAM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly agree1995.6
2) Agree62317.5
3) Disagree104929.5
4) Strongly disagree43212.1
8) Don't know270.8
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
256) On the average African Americans have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are mainly due to discrimination? (RACDIF1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes78121.9
2) No145240.8
8) Don't know932.6
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
257) On the average African Americans have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most African Americans have less in-born ability to learn? (RACDIF2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes2306.5
2) No204857.5
8) Don't know471.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
258) On the average African Americans have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most African Americans don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (RACDIF3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes104029.2
2) No123234.6
8) Don't know551.5
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
259) On the average African Americans have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most African Americans just don't have the motivation or willpower to pull themselves up out of poverty? (RACDIF4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes113431.9
2) No108730.5
8) Don't know1002.8
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
260) I'd like to talk with you about issues some people tell us are important. Some people think that the government in Washington should do everything possible to improve the standard of living of all poor Americans; they are at point 1 on this card. Other people think it's not the government's responsibility, and that each person should take care of himself; they are at point 5. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPPOOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) The government in Washington should do everything possible to improve the standard of living of all poor Americans.45112.7
2) 22838.0
3) Agree with both102628.8
4) 43289.2
5) Each person should take care of himself.2466.9
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
261) Some people think that the government in Washington is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and private business; they are at point 5 on this card. Others disagree and think that the government should do even more to solve our country's problems; they are at point 1. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPNOT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) The government should do even more to solve our country's problems.38310.8
2) 22908.1
3) Agree with both99628.0
4) 42988.4
5) The government in Washington is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and private business.3249.1
8) Don't know942.6
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
262) In general, some people think that it is the responsibility of the government in Washington to see to it that people have help in paying for doctors and hospital bills; they are at point 1. Others think that these matters are not the responsibility of the Federal government and that people should take care of these things themselves; they are at point 5. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPSICK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) The government in Washington to see to it that people have help in paying for doctors and hospital bills.79322.3
2) 246413.0
3) Agree with both69919.6
4) 42035.7
5) These matters are not the responsibility of the Federal government and that people should take care of these things themselves.1734.9
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
263) Some people think that African Americans have been discriminated against for so long that the government has a special obligation to help improve their living standards; they are at point 1. Others believe that the government should not be giving special treatment to Blacks/Negroes/African-Americans; they are at point 5. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPBLK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) The government has a special obligation to help improve their living standards.2186.1
2) 21955.5
3) Agree with both77721.8
4) 444912.6
5) The government should not be giving special treatment to African Americans.65818.5
8) Don't know842.4
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
264) What was your mother's religious preference when you were growing up? Was it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (MARELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347297.6
1) Protestant120.3
2) Catholic20.1
3) Jewish591.7
4) None100.3
5) Other20.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
265) IF JEWISH: Was she Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (MAJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349398.1
1) Orthodox140.4
2) Conservative210.6
3) Reform180.5
4) None of these120.3
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
266) What was your father's religious preference when you were growing up? Was it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (PARELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347297.6
1) Protestant70.2
2) Catholic20.1
3) Jewish621.7
4) None100.3
5) Other20.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
267) IF JEWISH: Was he Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (PAJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349298.1
1) Orthodox160.4
2) Conservative230.6
3) Reform190.5
4) None of these90.3
Total3559100.0
268) Which statement comes closest to expressing what you believe about God? (GOD)
 TOTAL%
1) I don't believe in God.1022.9
2) I don't know whether there is a God, and I don't believe there is any way to find out.1614.5
3) I don't believe in a personal God, but do believe in a Higher Power of some kind.36210.2
4) I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others.1494.2
5) While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God.60016.9
6) I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it.216060.7
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
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269) 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? (REBORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes134837.9
2) No216160.7
8) Don't know391.1
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
270) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior? (SAVESOUL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes159944.9
2) No194254.6
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
271) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. Those who violate God's rules must be punished. (PUNSIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable10.0
1) Agree strongly52414.7
2) Agree somewhat98627.7
3) Disagree somewhat100228.2
4) Disagree strongly81022.8
8) Don't know1754.9
9) No answer611.7
Total3559100.0
272) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. Right and wrong are not usually a simple matter of black and white; there are many shades of grey. (BLKWHITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly157344.2
2) Agree somewhat130336.6
3) Disagree somewhat3148.8
4) Disagree strongly2848.0
8) Don't know772.2
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
273) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. Immoral actions by one person can corrupt society in general. (ROTAPPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly90425.4
2) Agree somewhat134037.7
3) Disagree somewhat76921.6
4) Disagree strongly46313.0
8) Don't know762.1
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
274) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. Morality is a personal matter and society should not force everyone to follow one standard. (PERMORAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly125935.4
2) Agree somewhat134337.7
3) Disagree somewhat57916.3
4) Disagree strongly2827.9
8) Don't know782.2
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
275) Now I have some questions about different groups in our society. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in that group are 'rich.' A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group are 'poor.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in that group stand. Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (WLTHWHTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Rich1103.1
2) 21634.6
3) 362417.5
4) 4118233.2
5) 51724.8
6) 6150.4
7) Poor170.5
8) Don't know401.1
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
276) Now I have some questions about different groups in our society. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of means that you think almost all of the people in that group are 'rich.' A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group are 'poor.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in that group stand. Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (WLTHBLKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Rich40.1
2) 2351.0
3) 31494.2
4) 465318.3
5) 593526.3
6) 640411.4
7) Poor992.8
8) Don't know431.2
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
277) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of 1 means that you think almost all people in that group are 'hard-working.' A score of 7 means that you think almost all of the people in the group are 'lazy.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in this group stand. Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (WORKWHTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Hard-working1383.9
2) 22336.5
3) 347413.3
4) 4112731.7
5) 52186.1
6) 6521.5
7) Lazy260.7
8) Don't know431.2
9) No answer210.6
Total3559100.0
278) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of 1 means that you think almost all people in that group are 'hard-working.' A score of 7 means that you think almost all of the people in the group are 'lazy.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in this group stand. Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (WORKBLKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Hardworking561.6
2) 2922.6
3) 32557.2
4) 4111931.4
5) 547513.3
6) 61885.3
7) Lazy722.0
8) Don't know511.4
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
279) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of 1 means that you think almost all people in that group are 'unintelligent.' A score of 7 means that you think almost all of the people in the group are 'intelligent.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in this group stand. Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (INTLWHTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Unintelligent150.4
2) 2391.1
3) 31614.5
4) 4109730.8
5) 549914.0
6) 62898.1
7) Intelligent1554.4
8) Don't know501.4
9) No answer270.8
Total3559100.0
280) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. A score of 1 means that you think almost all people in that group are 'unintelligent.' A score of 7 means that you think almost all of the people in the group are 'intelligent.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in this group stand. Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (INTLBLKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Unintelligent210.6
2) 2541.5
3) 32446.9
4) 4125235.2
5) 543812.3
6) 61624.6
7) Intelligent812.3
8) Don't know501.4
9) No answer300.8
Total3559100.0
281) Now, I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were black? (LIVEBLKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor2136.0
2) Favor42812.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose118533.3
4) Oppose3409.6
5) Strongly oppose1403.9
8) Don't know190.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
282) Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites? (LIVEWHTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor46613.1
2) Favor55815.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose114032.0
4) Oppose1073.0
5) Strongly oppose361.0
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
283) What about having a close relative marry a black person? Would you be in very favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARBLK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor39511.1
2) Favor3199.0
3) Neither favor nor appose109230.7
4) Oppose2577.2
5) Strongly oppose2547.1
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
284) What about having a close relative marry an Asian American person? Would you be in very favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARASIAN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor38410.8
2) Favor37210.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose122034.3
4) Oppose2186.1
5) Strongly oppose1183.3
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
285) What about having a close relative marry a Hispanic American person? Would you be in very favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARHISP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor41811.7
2) Favor36010.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose117933.1
4) Oppose2256.3
5) Strongly oppose1333.7
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
286) What about having a close relative marry a white person? Would you be in very favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARWHT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly favor94726.6
2) Favor3349.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose97527.4
4) Oppose421.2
5) Strongly oppose230.6
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
287) Are the people who work where you work all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (RACWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable210259.1
1) All white3168.9
2) Mostly white61417.3
3) Half white-black39211.0
4) Mostly black762.1
5) All black130.4
8) Don't know411.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
288) What do you think the chances are these days that a white person won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified black person gets one instead? (DISCAFF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Very likely38010.7
2) Somewhat likely105729.7
3) Not very likely86324.2
8) Don't know892.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
289) Some people say that because of past discrimination, women should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of women is wrong because it discriminates against men. What about your opinion - are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of women? IF FOR: Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? IF AGAINST: Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (FEJOBAFF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable240467.5
1) Strongly for preferential hiring2316.5
2) For preferential hiring1163.3
3) Against preferential hiring3188.9
4) Strongly against preferential hiring43612.3
8) Don't know451.3
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
290) What do you think the chances are these days that a man won't get a job or a promotion while an equally or less qualified woman gets one instead? (DISCAFFM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable240467.5
1) Very likely1373.8
2) Somewhat likely45912.9
3) Somewhat unlikely3509.8
4) Very unlikely1785.0
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
291) What do you think the chances are these days that a woman won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified man gets one instead? (DISCAFFW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable240167.5
1) Very likely2617.3
2) Somewhat likely56415.8
3) Somewhat unlikely2446.9
4) Very unlikely862.4
8) Don't know30.1
Total3559100.0
292) Now I'm going to read several statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree. For example, here is the statement: Because of past discrimination, employers should make special efforts to hire and promote qualified women. (FEHIRE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable238266.9
1) Strongly agree2075.8
2) Agree55115.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree1193.3
4) Disagree2637.4
5) Strongly disagree310.9
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
293) I try hard to carry my religious beliefs over into all my other dealings in life. (RELLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree102528.8
2) Agree145240.8
3) Disagree68519.2
4) Strongly disagree3389.5
8) Don't know401.1
9) No answer190.5
Total3559100.0
294) To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you very religious, moderately religious, slightly religious, or not religious at all? (RELPERSN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very religious67118.9
2) Moderately religious149341.9
3) Slightly religious78722.1
4) Not religious at all56715.9
8) Don't know220.6
9) No answer190.5
Total3559100.0
295) To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you very spiritual, moderately spiritual, slightly spiritual, or not spiritual at all? (SPRTPRSN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual98727.7
2) Moderately spiritual144440.6
3) Slightly spiritual74621.0
4) Not spiritual3269.2
8) Don't know411.2
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
296) Did you ever have a religious or spiritual experience that changed your life? (RELEXP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes153543.1
2) No199556.1
8) Don't know200.6
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
297) Can you speak a language other than English? (OTHLANG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) Yes55515.6
2) No146841.2
Total3559100.0
298) What other language(s) do you speak? (OTHLANG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35593.1541.54
299) What other language(s) do you speak? (OTHLANG2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35591.5329.53
300) How well do you speak that language? (SPKLANG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable300684.5
1) Very well2146.0
2) Well1103.1
3) Not well1604.5
4) Poorly/Hardly at all631.8
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
301) Which language do you speak more fluently? (BETRLANG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable300784.5
1) Language 151514.5
2) Language 2320.9
8) Don't know50.1
Total3559100.0
302) If you (are/were) self employed and (have/had) employees, how many employees (do/did) you have? (NUMEMPS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.333.41
303) Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you became less committed to religion? (RELNEG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes135338.0
2) No218161.3
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
304) We are interested in how people get information about events in the news. Where do you get most of your information about current news events -- newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? (NEWSFROM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Newspapers38910.9
2) Magazines270.8
3) The Internet42111.8
4) Books/Other printed material110.3
5) TV98327.6
6) Radio1203.4
7) Government agencies20.1
8) Family280.8
9) Friends/Colleagues290.8
10) Other40.1
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
305) We are interested in how people get information about science and technology. Where do you get most of your information about science and technology -- newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? (SCIFROM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Newspapers2176.1
2) Magazines2146.0
3) The Internet55415.6
4) Books/Other printed material601.7
5) TV81622.9
6) Radio411.2
7) Government agencies20.1
8) Family361.0
9) Friends/Colleagues310.9
10) Other200.6
98) Don't know250.7
99) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
306) If you wanted to learn about scientific issues such as global warming or biotechnology, where would you get information -- newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? (SEEKSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Newspapers1183.3
2) Magazines1073.0
3) The Internet105329.6
4) Books/Other printed material1574.4
5) TV43212.1
6) Radio210.6
7) Government agencies70.2
8) Family290.8
9) Friends/Colleagues180.5
10) Library300.8
11) Other80.2
98) Don't know391.1
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
307) I'm going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. (NEXTGEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Strongly agree72520.4
2) Agree105929.8
3) Disagree1564.4
4) Strongly disagree220.6
8) Don't know551.5
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
308) I'm going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Science makes our way of life change too fast. (TOOFAST)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Strongly agree1985.6
2) Agree73320.6
3) Disagree88624.9
4) Strongly disagree1383.9
8) Don't know621.7
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
309) I'm going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the Federal government. (ADVFRONT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Strongly agree47613.4
2) Agree121334.1
3) Disagree2236.3
4) Strongly disagree170.5
8) Don't know842.4
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
310) Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific? (ASTROSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very scientific1012.8
2) Sort of scientific56816.0
3) Not at all scientific126935.7
8) Don't know802.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
311) Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits? (SCIBNFTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Benefits greater136038.2
2) About equal (Vol.)3128.8
3) Harmful results greater1915.4
8) Don't know1534.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
312) People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly? (BALPOS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly in favor82723.2
2) Slightly in favor51014.3
8) Don't know230.6
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
313) People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly? (BALNEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable336394.5
1) Strongly in favor521.5
2) Slightly in favor1333.7
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
314) When you read or hear the term scientific study, do you have a clear understanding of what it means, a general sense of what it means, or little understanding of what it means? (SCISTUDY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Clear understanding58516.4
2) General sense101428.5
3) Little understanding39011.0
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
315) In your own words, could you tell me what it means to study something scientifically? (SCITEXT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable195955.0
1) Formulation of theories, test hypotheses1764.9
2) Do experiments, control group1724.8
3) Rigorous, systematic comparison1032.9
4) Measurement2466.9
5) Classification45212.7
6) Redundancies/incorrect2848.0
8) Don't know/uncodable1393.9
9) No answer/blank280.8
Total3559100.0
316) Now, please think about this situation. Two scientists want to know if a certain drug is effective against high blood pressure. The first scientist wants to give the drug to one thousand people with high blood pressure and see how many of them experience lower blood pressure levels. The second scientist wants to give the drug to five hundred people with high blood pressure, and not give the drug to another five hundred people with high blood pressure, and see how many in both groups experience lower blood pressure levels. Which is the better way to test this drug? (EXPDESGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) All 1000 get the drug37310.5
2) 500 get the drug; 500 don't150742.3
8) Don't know1193.3
9) No answer220.6
Total3559100.0
317) Why is it better to test the drug this way? (EXPTEXT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable167947.2
1) Correct - control group2807.9
2) Correct - vague reason47613.4
3) Correct - wrong reason69419.5
4) Correct - don't know210.6
5) Wrong - reservations about control group451.3
6) Wrong - reservations about sample1674.7
7) Wrong - other reason1393.9
8) Wrong - don't know100.3
98) Uncodeable451.3
99) Blank30.1
Total3559100.0
318) Now, think about this situation. A doctor tells a couple that their genetic makeup means that they've got a one-in-four chance of having a child with an inherited illness. Does this mean that if their first child has the illness, the next three will not have the illness? (ODDS1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Yes2065.8
2) No165546.5
8) Don't know1414.0
9) No answer190.5
Total3559100.0
319) Now, think about this situation. A doctor tells a couple that their genetic makeup means that they've got a one-in-four chance of having a child with an inherited illness. Does this mean that each of the couple's children will have the same risk of suffering from the illness? (ODDS2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Yes143440.3
2) No43412.2
8) Don't know1353.8
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
320) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. First, the center of the earth is very hot. Is that true or false? (HOTCORE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True165746.6
2) False1143.2
8) Don't know2356.6
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
321) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. All radioactivity is man-made. (RADIOACT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True37010.4
2) False140339.4
8) Don't know2326.5
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
322) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. It is the father's gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl. (BOYORGRL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable205357.7
1) True94226.5
2) False37510.5
8) Don't know1785.0
9) No Answer110.3
Total3559100.0
323) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Lasers work by focusing sound waves. (LASERS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True46113.0
2) False98927.8
8) Don't know55515.6
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
324) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Electrons are smaller than atoms. (ELECTRON)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True107530.2
2) False43712.3
8) Don't know49413.9
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
325) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Antibiotics kill viruses as well as bacteria. (VIRUSES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True75521.2
2) False110431.0
8) Don't know1484.2
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
326) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. The universe began with a huge explosion. (BIGBANG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True66818.8
2) False79222.3
8) Don't know54115.2
9) No Answer200.6
Total3559100.0
327) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. The continents on which we live have been moving their locations for millions of years and will continue to move in the future. (CONDRIFT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True156343.9
2) False1965.5
8) Don't know2487.0
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
328) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals. (EVOLVED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) True91825.8
2) False85524.0
8) Don't know2316.5
9) No answer170.5
Total3559100.0
329) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Now, does the Earth go around the Sun, or does the Sun go around the Earth? (EARTHSUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Earth around Sun144640.6
2) Sun around Earth41711.7
8) Don't know1444.0
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
330) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun: one day, one month, or one year? (SOLARREV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable95026.7
1) One day2898.1
2) One month341.0
3) One year102228.7
4) Other time period (Vol.)20.1
8) Don't know992.8
9) No answer116332.7
Total3559100.0
331) Do you have access to the Internet in your home? (INTRHOME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Yes139739.3
2) No60517.0
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
332) What is the highest degree you have earned? (COLDEG1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable282079.2
1) Associate's Degree1714.8
2) Bachelor's Degree3519.9
3) Master's Degree1434.0
4) MBA170.5
5) Law130.4
6) Ph.D.240.7
7) M.D.80.2
8) Other90.3
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
333) In what field was that degree? (MAJORCOL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35595.6513.89
334) Have you ever taken any college-level science courses? (COLSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Yes80222.5
2) No120533.9
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
335) How many college-level science courses have you taken? (COLSCINM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592.6812.35
336) Now, let me ask you to think about the courses you took in high school. What was the highest level of math that you completed in high school? (HSMATH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable164246.1
0) No math in high school; didn't go to high school280.8
1) General math, business, or vocational math2968.3
2) Pre-algebra792.2
3) One year of algebra2777.8
4) Two years of algebra2878.1
5) Geometry (plane or solid or both)3128.8
6) Trigonometry/Linear programming/Analysis2366.6
7) Pre-calculus1143.2
8) Calculus1744.9
9) Statistics/Probability330.9
10) Other160.4
98) Don't know591.7
99) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
337) Did you take a high school biology course? (HSBIO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable164246.1
1) Yes149542.0
2) No39911.2
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
338) Did you take a high school chemistry course? (HSCHEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable164246.1
1) Yes97227.3
2) No92626.0
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
339) Did you take a high school physics course? (HSPHYS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable164246.1
1) Yes57716.2
2) No131336.9
8) Don't know200.6
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
340) How much have you heard about nanotechnology? Have you heard a lot, some, just a little, or nothing at all? (NANOTECH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) A lot982.8
2) Some3168.9
3) Just a little54015.2
4) Nothing at all99728.0
8) Don't know461.3
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
341) Here are a couple of true-false questions about nanotechnology. As before, if you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Nanotechnology involves manipulating extremely small units of matter, such as individual atoms, in order to produce better materials. Is that true or false? (NANOKNW1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable259773.0
1) True62717.6
2) False782.2
8) Don't know2537.1
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
342) Here are a couple of true-false questions about nanotechnology. As before, if you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. The properties of nanoscale materials often differ fundamentally and unexpectedly from the properties of the same materials at larger scales. (NANOKNW2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable259773.0
1) True43012.1
2) False1243.5
8) Don't know40311.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
343) Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Do you think the benefits of nanotechnology will outweigh the harmful results or the harmful results will outweigh the benefits? (NANOWILL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Benefits greater78322.0
2) About equal (Vol.)2466.9
3) Harmful results greater1845.2
8) Don't know77321.7
9) No answer351.0
Total3559100.0
344) Are you, alone or with others, currently trying to start a new business, including any self-employment, or selling any goods or services to others? (STARTBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36210.2
2) No319489.7
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
345) Are you, alone or with others, currently the owner of a business you help manage, including self-employment or selling any goods or services to others? (OWNBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45312.7
2) No310087.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
346) In how many privately-held businesses, professional practices, limited partnerships, or any other types of partnership do you own or share ownership in and have an active management role? (NUMOWN)
 TOTAL%
-1) -110.0
0) Inapplicable310587.2
1) 137110.4
2) 2481.3
3) 3200.6
4) 470.2
5) 510.0
6) 630.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer10.0
19) 1910.0
Total3559100.0
347) In what year was the business started? [IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS/FARM/PARTNERSHIP, ASK ABOUT THE PRIMARY BUSINESS THEY ARE INVOLVED IN.] (YEARBIZ)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559267.15758.16
348) Do you have any paid employees? (PAIDEMPS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable310587.2
1) Yes1383.9
2) No3158.9
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
349) In which of these groups did the revenues from this business fall for last year? [IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS/FARM/PARTNERSHIP, ASK ABOUT THE PRIMARY BUSINESS THEY ARE INVOLVED IN.] (BIZGROSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable310587.2
1) Less than $15,0001905.3
2) $15,001-$25,000341.0
3) $25,001-$30,000190.5
4) $30,001-$35,000180.5
5) $35,001-$50,000310.9
6) $50,001-$60,000170.5
7) $60,001-$75,00090.3
8) $75,001-$100,000150.4
9) More than $100,000822.3
98) Don't know170.5
99) No answer220.6
Total3559100.0
350) What percent ownership do you currently hold in this business? [IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS/FARM/PARTNERSHIP, ASK ABOUT THE PRIMARY BUSINESS THEY ARE INVOLVED IN.] (BIZSHARE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable310587.2
0) 0190.5
1) 130.1
5) 510.0
10) 1020.1
15) 1520.1
20) 2060.2
25) 2550.1
30) 3030.1
33) 3370.2
41) 4110.0
49) 4910.0
50) 50872.4
51) 5180.2
60) 6030.1
70) 7020.1
75) 7510.0
80) 8010.0
90) 9010.0
100) 1002878.1
998) Don't know80.2
999) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
351) In which of these groups did your earnings from this business fall in contributing towards your household income for last year? [IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS/FARM/PARTNERSHIP, ASK ABOUT THE PRIMARY BUSINESS THEY ARE INVOLVED IN.] (OWNINC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable310587.2
1) Less than $15,0002226.2
2) $15,001-$25,000371.0
3) $25,001-$30,000210.6
4) $30,001-$35,000180.5
5) $35,001-$50,000351.0
6) $50,001-$60,000210.6
7) $60,001-$75,000140.4
8) $75,001-$100,000150.4
9) More than $100,000361.0
98) Don't know150.4
99) No answer200.6
Total3559100.0
352) All in all, would you say you started, or are starting, your business because you saw an opportunity or you started it out of necessity? [IF RESPONDENT HAS MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS/FARM/PARTNERSHIP, ASK ABOUT THE PRIMARY BUSINESS THEY ARE INVOLVED IN.] (WHYBIZ)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable310587.2
1) You started it because you came across an opportunity.2747.7
2) You started it because it was a necessity.1063.0
3) Both (Vol.)691.9
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
353) How many people do you anticipate employing five years from now? (NUMEMPS5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35597.8083.70
354) Religion in which your spouse was raised? (SPJREL16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351598.8
1) Protestant90.3
2) Catholic40.1
3) Jewish270.8
5) Other30.1
9) Muslim/Islam10.0
Total3559100.0
355) Was your (husband/wife) raised Jewish? (SPJOTH16)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
1) Yes10.0
3) No30.1
Total3559100.0
356) Was your mother Jewish in any way when you were growing up? (MAJWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354999.7
1) Yes40.1
2) Half/part30.1
3) No30.1
Total3559100.0
357) Was your father Jewish in any way when you were growing up? (PAJWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354999.7
1) Yes30.1
2) Half/part20.1
3) No50.1
Total3559100.0
358) Did you have a (bar/bat) mitzvah when you were a child? (BMITZVAH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349498.2
1) Yes371.0
2) No270.8
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
359) [Do you/Does someone in your household] belong to a synagogue, temple, minyan, or high holiday congregation? (SYNMEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346897.4
1) Yes401.1
2) No511.4
Total3559100.0
360) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD1RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable223462.8
1) Protestant60917.1
2) Catholic3118.7
3) Jewish230.6
4) None2487.0
5) Other90.3
6) Buddhism40.1
7) Hinduism80.2
8) Other Eastern80.2
9) Muslim/Islam170.5
10) Orthodox-Christian20.1
11) Christian671.9
13) Inter-/non-denominational110.3
60) 6010.0
98) Don't know30.1
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
361) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD2RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable277277.9
1) Protestant35610.0
2) Catholic1945.5
3) Jewish140.4
4) None1434.0
5) Other60.2
6) Buddhism30.1
7) Hinduism20.1
8) Other Eastern60.2
9) Muslim/Islam100.3
10) Orthodox-Christian20.1
11) Christian401.1
13) Inter-/non-denominational80.2
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
362) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD3RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable324691.2
1) Protestant1464.1
2) Catholic772.2
3) Jewish80.2
4) None461.3
5) Other50.1
6) Buddhism10.0
8) Other Eastern20.1
9) Muslim/Islam30.1
10) Orthodox-Christian10.0
11) Christian180.5
13) Inter-/non-denominational30.1
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
363) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD4RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346097.2
1) Protestant421.2
2) Catholic270.8
3) Jewish40.1
4) None140.4
5) Other10.0
6) Buddhism10.0
8) Other Eastern10.0
9) Muslim/Islam20.1
11) Christian50.1
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
364) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD5RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352499.0
1) Protestant120.3
2) Catholic120.3
3) Jewish30.1
4) None40.1
5) Other10.0
11) Christian20.1
13) Inter-/non-denominational10.0
Total3559100.0
365) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD6RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355099.7
1) Protestant40.1
2) Catholic10.0
3) Jewish10.0
4) None10.0
11) Christian10.0
13) Inter-/non-denominational10.0
Total3559100.0
366) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD7RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
3) Jewish10.0
5) Other10.0
Total3559100.0
367) In what religion is your (CHILD'S NAME) being raised? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (KD8RELIG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
1) Protestant10.0
3) Jewish10.0
Total3559100.0
368) Is (CHILD'S NAME) considered Jewish for any reason? (KD1JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable330492.8
1) Yes20.1
2) Half or part50.1
3) No2487.0
Total3559100.0
369) Is (CHILD'S NAME) considered Jewish for any reason? (KD2JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341095.8
1) Yes10.0
2) Half or part10.0
3) No1464.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
370) Is (CHILD'S NAME) considered Jewish for any reason? (KD3JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351198.7
3) No471.3
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
371) Is (CHILD'S NAME) considered Jewish for any reason? (KD4JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
3) No140.4
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
372) Is (CHILD'S NAME) considered Jewish for any reason? (KD5JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
3) No40.1
Total3559100.0
373) Is the SAQ self administered or interview administered? (SCIMODE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Assigned and done as interviewed149241.9
2) Assigned as and done as SAQ2737.7
3) Assigned as SAQ, done in interview due to respondent's request/inability to do as SAQ1674.7
4) Assigned as SAQ, done as interview on phone892.5
Total3559100.0
374) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in international and foreign policy issues? (INTINTL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested47813.4
2) Moderately interested94526.6
3) Not at all interested58616.5
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
375) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in agricultural and farm issues? (INTFARM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested45312.7
2) Moderately interested104329.3
3) Not at all interested51514.5
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
376) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested local school issues? (INTEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested91225.6
2) Moderately interested80622.6
3) Not at all interested2968.3
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
377) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about new scientific discoveries? (INTSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested78722.1
2) Moderately interested92426.0
3) Not at all interested2988.4
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
378) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in economic issues and business conditions? (INTECON)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested95226.7
2) Moderately interested83823.5
3) Not at all interested2246.3
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
379) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about the use of new inventions and technologies? (INTTECH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested78922.2
2) Moderately interested94826.6
3) Not at all interested2767.8
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
380) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about new medical discoveries? (INTMED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested116432.7
2) Moderately interested73020.5
3) Not at all interested1163.3
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
381) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about space exploration? (INTSPACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested42612.0
2) Moderately interested89025.0
3) Not at all interested69619.6
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
382) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about environmental pollution? (INTENVIR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested97127.3
2) Moderately interested84523.7
3) Not at all interested1915.4
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
383) Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about military and defense policy? (INTMIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very interested78522.1
2) Moderately interested93326.2
3) Not at all interested2908.1
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
384) Which version of science introduction was used? (SCIINTRO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Intro Version 1101028.4
2) Intro Version 2101128.4
Total3559100.0
385) How many times did you visit an art museum during the last year? (VISART)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable153843.2
0) 0135838.2
1) 13028.5
2) 21514.2
3) 3782.2
4) 4361.0
5) 5260.7
6) 6190.5
7) 770.2
8) 830.1
9) 920.1
10) 10140.4
11) 1110.0
12) 1290.3
15) 1520.1
18) 1810.0
20) 2060.2
30) 3010.0
40) 4010.0
60) 6010.0
75) 7510.0
200) 20010.0
999) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
386) How many times did you visit a natural history museum during the last year? (VISNHIST)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable153843.2
0) 0148341.7
1) 136310.2
2) 2952.7
3) 3381.1
4) 4140.4
5) 590.3
6) 640.1
7) 710.0
8) 830.1
10) 1060.2
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.0
24) 2410.0
100) 10010.0
999) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
387) How many times did you visit a zoo during the last year? (VISZOO)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable153843.2
0) 0101128.4
1) 156515.9
2) 22547.1
3) 3772.2
4) 4361.0
5) 5330.9
6) 680.2
7) 720.1
8) 870.2
9) 910.0
10) 10120.3
12) 1260.2
15) 1510.0
20) 2030.1
21) 2110.0
24) 2410.0
36) 3610.0
50) 5010.0
999) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
388) How many times did you visit a science museum during the last year? (VISSCI)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable153843.2
0) 0152442.8
1) 13499.8
2) 2932.6
3) 3220.6
4) 4110.3
5) 570.2
6) 610.0
8) 810.0
9) 910.0
10) 1050.1
12) 1220.1
15) 1510.0
20) 2020.1
25) 2510.0
999) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
389) How many times did you visit a public library in the last year? (VISLIB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35598.6660.90
390) The quality of science and mathematics education in American schools is inadequate. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? (SCIMATH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Strongly agree43712.3
2) Agree101928.6
3) Disagree40311.3
4) Strongly disagree320.9
8) Don't care1273.6
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
391) Scientists should be allowed to do research that causes pain and injury to animals like dogs and chimpanzees if it produces new information about human health problems. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? (ANSCITST)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Strongly agree1203.4
2) Agree63817.9
3) Disagree72420.3
4) Strongly disagree43712.3
8) Don't know902.5
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
392) It is the mother's gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl. (MABOYGRL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable304485.5
1) True772.2
2) False36010.1
8) Don't know752.1
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
393) Now, we are going to do some more detailed questions on science and technology. Scientists and educators are interested in how familiar adults are with the things being taught in today's schools. Many of these questions are likely to concern things that weren't taught or emphasized when you were in school. What property of water is most important for living organisms? (H2OLIFE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) It is odorless.972.7
2) It does not conduct electricity.892.5
3) It is tasteless.962.7
4) It is liquid at most temperatures on Earth.134637.8
8) Don't know36410.2
9) No answer290.8
Total3559100.0
394) Please look at Card I-1. The two objects shown there have the same mass, but object B loses heat more quickly than object A. Which combination of bodily features would be best suited to a small animal that lives in a cold climate and needs to minimize heat loss? (ANHEAT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) Long ears and a long body2456.9
2) Small ears and a short tail87724.6
3) A long nose and a long tail782.2
4) A short nose and large ears1153.2
5) A long tail and a short nose992.8
8) Don't know2888.1
9) No answer250.7
Total3559100.0
395) Which of the following is a key factor that enables an airplane to lift? (LFTPLANE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Air pressure beneath the wing is greater than that above the wing.107430.2
2) Pressure within the airplane is greater than that of the outside.1183.3
3) Engine power is greater than that of friction.46012.9
4) The plane's wing is lighter than air.581.6
8) Don't know2827.9
9) No answer290.8
Total3559100.0
396) Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but you see the lightning before you hear the thunder. Explain why this is so. [OPEN-ENDED] (STORMTXT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Complete87924.7
2) Partial892.5
3) Unsatisfactory/Incorrect38710.9
8) Don't know63617.9
9) No answer300.8
Total3559100.0
397) A solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water will turn blue litmus paper red. A solution of the base sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water will turn red litmus paper blue. If the acid and base solutions are mixed in the right proportion, the resulting solution will cause neither red nor blue litmus paper to change color. Explain why the litmus paper does not change color in the mixed solution. [OPEN-ENDED] (LITMSTXT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Complete40511.4
2) Partial2567.2
3) Unsatisfactory/Incorrect1885.3
8) Don't know113832.0
9) No answer341.0
Total3559100.0
398) Please look at Card I-2. A student wants to find out if temperature affects the behavior of goldfish. He has 4 fish bowls and 20 goldfish. Which of the experiments on Card I-2 should he do? (GOLDFISH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) Experiment A99728.0
2) Experiment B1143.2
3) Experiment C1383.9
4) Experiment D992.8
8) Don't know3429.6
9) No answer371.0
Total3559100.0
399) A farmer thinks that the vegetables on her farm are not getting enough water. Her son suggests that they use water from the nearby ocean to water the vegetables. Is this a good idea? (SALTH2O)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Yes, because there is plenty of ocean water.341.0
2) Yes, because ocean water has many natural fertilizers.441.2
3) No, because ocean water is too salty for plants grown on land.168347.3
4) No, because ocean water is much more polluted than rainwater.1474.1
8) Don't know842.4
9) No answer290.8
Total3559100.0
400) Which one of the following is not an example of erosion? (EROSION)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) The wind in the desert blows sand against a rock.2156.0
2) A glacier picks up boulders as it moves.3289.2
3) A flood washed over a riverbank, and the water carries small soil particles downstream.1424.0
4) An icy winter causes the pavement in a road to crack.109130.7
8) Don't know2156.0
9) No answer300.8
Total3559100.0
401) Traits are transferred from generation to generation through the sperm only, egg only, sperm and egg, or the testes. (GENES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Sperm only1273.6
2) Egg only431.2
3) Sperm and egg158444.5
4) Testes351.0
8) Don't know2065.8
9) No answer260.7
Total3559100.0
402) How do most fish get the oxygen they need to survive? (GILLS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) They take in water and break it down into hydrogen and oxygen.1955.5
2) Using their gills, they take in oxygen that is dissolved in water.149842.1
3) They get their oxygen from the food they eat.351.0
4) They come to the surface every few minutes to breathe air into their lungs.1273.6
8) Don't know1363.8
9) No answer300.8
Total3559100.0
403) For which reason may people experience shortness of breath more quickly at the top of a mountain than along a seashore? (UPBREATH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) A slower pulse rate391.1
2) A greater gravitational force on the body2557.2
3) A lower percent of oxygen in the blood134937.9
4) A faster heartbeat882.5
5) A slower circulation of blood802.2
8) Don't know1805.1
9) No answer300.8
Total3559100.0
404) Day/night rhythms dramatically affect our bodies. Probably no body system is more influenced than the nervous system. The figure on Card I-3 illustrates the number of errors made by shift workers in different portions of the 24-hour cycle. Based on the data illustrated in the figure, during which of these time periods did the most errors occur? (DAYNIGHT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) 2 A.M. to 4 A.M.128336.0
2) 8 A.M. to 10 A.M.782.2
3) 12 P.M. to 2 P.M.772.2
4) 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.621.7
5) 8 P.M. to 10 P.M.421.2
6) 6 - was not labeled in SPSS1564.4
7) 7 - was not labeled in SPSS290.8
Total3559100.0
405) As part of a laboratory experiment, five students measured the weight of the same leaf four times. They recorded 20 slightly different weights. All of the work was done carefully and correctly. Their goal was to be as accurate as possible and reduce error in the experiment to a minimum. Which of the following is the best method to report the weight of the leaf? (WEIGHING)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Ask the teacher to weight in the leaf1153.2
2) Report the first measurement1002.8
3) Average all of the weights that were recorded132237.1
4) Average the highest and lowest weights recorded1965.5
5) Discard the lowest five weights411.2
8) Don't know2105.9
9) No answer371.0
Total3559100.0
406) A gardener has an idea that a plant needs sand in the soil for healthy growth. In order to test her idea she uses two pots of plants. She sets up one pot of plants as shown on the top part of the card. Which one of the pictures on the bottom part of the card shows what she should use for the second pot? (SEESAND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) Sunlight. Sand and water1524.3
2) Dark cupboard. Sand, soil, and water2156.0
3) Dark cupboard. Soil and water531.5
4) Sunlight. Sand and soil1925.4
5) Sunlight. Soil and water90025.3
8) Don't know1825.1
9) No answer330.9
Total3559100.0
407) Please look at Card I-5. What is the scientist trying to find out from this experiment? (FISHEXP1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) If the number of fish in the fish bowl affects the behavior of the fish.68719.3
2) If the temperature of the fish bowl affects the behavior of the fish.1233.5
3) If the temperature and the amount of light affect the behavior of the fish.962.7
4) If the number of fish, the temperature, and the amount of light affect the behavior of the fish.58016.3
8) Don't know2045.7
9) No answer371.0
Total3559100.0
408) Why did you choose that answer [to FISHEXP1]? (FISHEXP2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable183251.5
1) Because I already know what affects the behavior of fish.1684.7
2) Because that is what is allowed to change in this experiment.65518.4
3) Because that is what stays the same in this experiment.2035.7
4) Because that is what the scientist decided to include in this experiment.3479.7
8) Don't know3158.9
9) No answer391.1
Total3559100.0
409) Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance will be strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly? (NANOBEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable277678.0
1) Strongly in favor46413.0
2) Slightly in favor2918.2
8) Don't know270.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
410) Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance will be strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly? (NANOHARM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable337594.8
1) Strongly in favor401.1
2) Slightly in favor1403.9
8) Don't know40.1
Total3559100.0
411) Community-wide disasters happen, and these happen for a variety of reasons, such as acts of nature, terrorism, industrial accidents, and other causes. Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know developed emergency plans (evacuation, meeting places)? IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK: Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911A)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No102928.9
1) Yes, respondent691.9
2) Yes, someone respondent knows1353.8
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows1053.0
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
412) Community-wide disasters happen, and these happen for a variety of reasons, such as acts of nature, terrorism, industrial accidents, and other causes. How effective do you think developing emergency plans (evacuation, meeting places) is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911A)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective1674.7
2) 21353.8
3) 343012.1
4) 41975.5
5) Extremely effective3519.9
8) Don't know671.9
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
413) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know stockpiled supplies (food, water, antibiotics, etc.)? (DONE911B)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No105029.5
1) Yes, respondent722.0
2) Yes, someone respondent knows1484.2
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows722.0
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
414) How effective do you think stockpiling supplies (food, water, antibiotics, etc.) is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911B)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective2727.6
2) 21664.7
3) 340111.3
4) 41644.6
5) Extremely effective2757.7
8) Don't know691.9
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
415) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know purchased things to make them safer (gas masks, duct tape, things to make their house safer, etc.)? IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'YES,' ASK: Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911C)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No115732.5
1) Yes, respondent381.1
2) Yes, someone respondent knows982.8
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows471.3
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
416) How effective do you think purchasing things to make them safer (gas masks, duct tape, things to make their house safer, etc.) is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911C)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective37810.6
2) 21865.2
3) 337310.5
4) 41393.9
5) Extremely effective2025.7
8) Don't know691.9
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
417) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know learned where to get more information about terrorism? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911D)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No92726.0
1) Yes, respondent1644.6
2) Yes, someone respondent knows782.2
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows1654.6
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
418) How effective do you think learning where to get more information about terrorism is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911D)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective2316.5
2) 21283.6
3) 33529.9
4) 42166.1
5) Extremely effective3439.6
8) Don't know752.1
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
419) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you or anyone you know duplicated important documents (birth certificate, medication prescriptions, and passports)? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911E)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No111331.3
1) Yes, respondent892.5
2) Yes, someone respondent knows330.9
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows992.8
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
420) How effective do you think duplicating important documents (birth certificate, medication prescriptions, and passports) is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911E)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective35610.0
2) 21323.7
3) 32918.2
4) 41785.0
5) Extremely effective3068.6
8) Don't know822.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
421) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know reduced airplane travel? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911F)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No109830.9
1) Yes, respondent832.3
2) Yes, someone respondent knows1032.9
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows551.5
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
422) How effective do you think reducing airplane travel is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911F)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective69719.6
2) 21634.6
3) 32256.3
4) 4571.6
5) Extremely effective1143.2
8) Don't know892.5
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
423) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know reduced travel by train? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911G)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No130036.5
1) Yes, respondent160.4
2) Yes, someone respondent knows120.3
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows60.2
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
424) How effective do you think reducing travel by train is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911G)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective78822.1
2) 21464.1
3) 32126.0
4) 4391.1
5) Extremely effective712.0
8) Don't know912.6
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
425) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know reduced use of public transportation? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911H)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No129036.2
1) Yes, respondent100.3
2) Yes, someone respondent knows240.7
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows70.2
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
426) How effective do you think reducing use of public transportation is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911H)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective82323.1
2) 21383.9
3) 31935.4
4) 4441.2
5) Extremely effective641.8
8) Don't know832.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
427) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know changed mail handling procedures? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911I)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No124234.9
1) Yes, respondent381.1
2) Yes, someone respondent knows371.0
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows170.5
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
428) How effective do you think changing mail handling procedures is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911I)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective63417.8
2) 21403.9
3) 32637.4
4) 4882.5
5) Extremely effective1313.7
8) Don't know902.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
429) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know become more vigilant or aware of what is going on around them? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911J)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No49613.9
1) Yes, respondent35810.1
2) Yes, someone respondent knows651.8
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows40411.4
8) Don't know230.6
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
430) How effective do you think becoming more vigilant or aware of what is going on around them is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911J)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective1805.1
2) 2872.4
3) 33209.0
4) 42627.4
5) Extremely effective44212.4
8) Don't know531.5
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
431) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know avoided travel to certain cities? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911K)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No121234.1
1) Yes, respondent471.3
2) Yes, someone respondent knows401.1
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows341.0
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
432) How effective do you think avoiding travel to certain cities is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911K)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective62117.4
2) 21534.3
3) 32687.5
4) 4942.6
5) Extremely effective1303.7
8) Don't know782.2
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
433) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know avoided tall buildings? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911L)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No125335.2
1) Yes, respondent391.1
2) Yes, someone respondent knows230.6
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows160.4
8) Don't know150.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
434) How effective do you think avoiding tall buildings is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911L)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective80622.6
2) 21564.4
3) 31865.2
4) 4431.2
5) Extremely effective872.4
8) Don't know661.9
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
435) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know avoided national landmarks? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911M)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No130136.6
1) Yes, respondent100.3
2) Yes, someone respondent knows100.3
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows110.3
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
436) How effective do you think avoiding national landmarks is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911M)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable220762.0
1) Not at all effective79722.4
2) 21524.3
3) 32035.7
4) 4381.1
5) Extremely effective702.0
8) Don't know842.4
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
437) Do you know anyone who has done any of the following things because of terrorism since September 11th, 2001? Have you, or anyone you know done anything else to deal with terrorism? Was this you, someone you know, or both yourself and someone you know? (DONE911N)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable220762.0
0) No126235.5
1) Yes, respondent180.5
2) Yes, someone respondent knows300.8
3) Yes, both respondent and someone respondent knows200.6
8) Don't know150.4
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
438) How effective do you think [response to DONEELSE] is for people dealing with terrorism? Would you say 1, not at all effective, 5, extremely effective, or you may use any number in between? (EFF911N)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348497.9
1) Not at all effective40.1
2) 240.1
3) 3130.4
4) 4140.4
5) Extremely effective280.8
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
439) Specify what it is respondent has done regarding dealing with terrorism? (DONEELSE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349298.1
1) Research and collect more information100.3
2) Join military50.1
3) Avoid possible targets of terror10.0
4) Buy new insurance policy10.0
5) Psychotherapy10.0
6) Pray20.1
7) More vigilant to surrounding30.1
8) Join secret service20.1
9) Buy weapons90.3
10) Vigilance and new assignments because they are already in military or secrete service80.2
11) Terror-related trailing at work30.1
12) Terror-related trailing in community70.2
13) Build safe place20.1
14) Deal with government70.2
15) Talk about it with other people30.1
99) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
440) How many full-time jobs have you have had in past three years, that is since 2005 (counting the current job)? (WORK3YRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable104129.2
1) One139539.2
2) Number greater than one53214.9
3) None49213.8
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer952.7
Total3559100.0
441) How many years have you worked for your current employer? (CUREMPYR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35593.5810.62
442) Thinking about your current employer, how much has your pay changed on your current job since you began? (PAYCHNGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) My pay has gone up more than the cost of living.3439.6
2) My pay has stayed about the same as the cost of living.53114.9
3) My pay has not kept up with the cost of living.59516.7
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
443) When you went to work for your current employer, was your starting pay higher, lower or about the same as what you were earning in your previous (full-time) job? (PASTPAY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Higher67118.9
2) About the same3158.9
3) Lower43512.2
4) Current employer is first job481.3
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
444) Why did you leave your last (full-time) job? Did you leave voluntarily, was the job abolished, or were you permanently laid off? (WHYLEAVE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable315988.8
1) Left voluntarily2938.2
2) Job was abolished341.0
3) Permanently laid off641.8
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
445) Why your job was abolished? Were you were permanently laid off? (WHYJBCT1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346197.2
1) Company's sales were declining320.9
2) Machines and computers made my job obsolete20.1
3) Job requirements changed and I was not able to do the job60.2
4) Job moved to another location in the United States30.1
5) Job moved to another country10.0
6) Other501.4
9) Company in financial problem20.1
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
446) Why your job was abolished? Were you were permanently laid off? (WHYJBCT2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
1) Company's sales were declining50.1
3) Job requirements changed, and I was not able to do the job10.0
5) Job moved to another country10.0
6) Other10.0
Total3559100.0
447) Thinking now about the next twelve months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off for reasons other than performance? Would you say it is very likely, fairly likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (LOSEJB12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Very likely431.2
2) Fairly likely842.4
3) Not too likely46813.1
4) Not at all likely86824.4
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
448) Why do you think it is likely? (WHYLOSE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable343296.4
1) Company's sales are declining571.6
2) Machines and computers made my job obsolete20.1
3) Job requirements changed and I was not able to do the job20.1
4) Job moved to another location in the United States30.1
5) Job moved to another country30.1
6) Other561.6
7) Company sold20.1
11) Seasonal work10.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
449) Why do you think it is likely? (WHYLOSE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable353599.3
1) Company's sales are declining40.1
2) Machines and computers made my job obsolete10.0
5) Job moved to another country10.0
6) Other30.1
7) Company sold60.2
8) Job done20.1
9) Company in financial problem30.1
10) End of contract30.1
11) Seasonal work10.0
Total3559100.0
450) Why do you think it is likely? (WHYLOSE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
7) Company sold10.0
11) Seasonal work10.0
Total3559100.0
451) If you were laid off, how easy do you think it would be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same or better retirement and health benefits you now have? Would you say . . . (FINDNWJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Very easy2998.4
2) Somewhat easy54615.3
3) Not at all easy61517.3
8) Don't know200.6
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
452) Now let us talk about trade with other countries. Suppose two friends of yours are talking about trade with other countries. One friend thinks that increased trade has created a lot of jobs in the United States for people with jobs like yours. The other friend thinks that increased trade has taken away a lot of jobs in the United States for people with jobs like yours. Which view is closer to your own? (MORETRDE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Created more jobs2246.3
2) About the same2908.1
3) Taken them away46613.1
4) Not relevant for my job46913.2
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer170.5
Total3559100.0
453) On average, do you think the jobs that have been created in the United States for people with jobs like yours are better than your job (with higher pay and better benefits) or worse? (NEWJOBS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable333593.7
1) Better742.1
2) About the same892.5
3) Worse531.5
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
454) On average, do you think the jobs in the United States that have been taken away from people with jobs like yours are better than your job (with higher pay and better benefits) or worse? (LOSTJOBS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable309386.9
1) Better671.9
2) About the same902.5
3) Worse2878.1
8) Don't know200.6
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
455) Now I'm going to ask you about computer use in your current job. Do you use a computer or computerized equipment at work? (WKCOMPTR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Yes115532.5
2) No3249.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
456) Could you do your job without a computer or computerized equipment? Would you say . . . (WOCOMPTR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable240467.5
1) Couldn't do my job without a computer or computerized equipment51814.6
2) Could do my job without a computer or computerized equipment but it would be much harder45412.8
3) Doing my job without a computer or computerized equipment would be about the same as now882.5
4) Already do most of my job without a computer or computerized equipment952.7
Total3559100.0
457) Have you heard of persons in your firm having their jobs replaced by computers, computerized equipment or other forms of automation? (AUTONOJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable240467.5
1) Yes1574.4
2) No99828.0
Total3559100.0
458) How often do you meet face-to-face with customers, clients, patients, or others to whom you provide products or services? Would you say . . . (MEETF2F1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Never2497.0
2) Once per year or less401.1
3) Several times per year802.2
4) Several times per month1103.1
5) Several times per week1233.5
6) Daily87324.5
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer150.4
Total3559100.0
459) How often do you meet face-to-face with co-workers to work on projects, for example solving special problems or improving products or services? Co-workers include outside contractors and suppliers, but not customers. Is it . . . (MEETF2F2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Never1293.6
2) Once per year or less210.6
3) Several times per year641.8
4) Several times per month902.5
5) Several times per week1454.1
6) Daily102428.8
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer170.5
Total3559100.0
460) How often do you exchange information with co-workers located outside the United States? Is it . . . (INTLCOWK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable206458.0
1) Never120033.7
2) Once per year or less681.9
3) Several times per year531.5
4) Several times per month421.2
5) Several times per week351.0
6) Daily752.1
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
461) Thinking about your last full-time job, what year did you last work? (LASTYRWK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable312787.9
1960) 196010.0
1974) 197410.0
1976) 197610.0
1980) 198010.0
1986) 198620.1
1989) 198920.1
1990) 199010.0
1991) 199110.0
1993) 199310.0
1995) 199530.1
1997) 199710.0
1999) 199910.0
2000) 200060.2
2001) 200130.1
2002) 200260.2
2003) 200330.1
2004) 200470.2
2005) 2005320.9
2006) 2006802.2
2007) 20071313.7
2008) 20081444.0
9998) Don't know30.1
9999) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
462) Why did you leave your last (full-time) job? Did you leave voluntarily, was the job abolished, or were you permanently laid off? (LEAVEJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable317089.1
1) Left voluntarily2276.4
2) Job was abolished381.1
3) Permanently laid off772.2
8) Don't know310.9
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
463) Why job abolished or laid off (WHYNOJB1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable344496.8
1) Company's sales were declining310.9
3) Job requirements changed and I was not able to do the job30.1
4) Job moved to another location in the United States90.3
5) Job moved to another country50.1
6) Other671.9
Total3559100.0
464) Why job abolished or laid off (WHYNOJB2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354699.6
1) Company's sales were declining40.1
3) Job requirements changed and I was not able to do the job10.0
4) Job moved to another location in the United States20.1
5) Job moved to another country10.0
6) Other50.1
Total3559100.0
465) Thinking about your last job, in which of these groups did your earnings from all sources for this job fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (INCLSTJB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592.089.73
466) In what country were you born? (BORNSP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35595.1116.94
467) If you were born outside the United States, what age were you when you permanently moved to the United States? (AGECMEUS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592.269.78
468) Do you hold a special visa? (VISA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable324291.1
1) Yes661.9
2) No2366.6
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
469) What type of visa do you hold? (TYPEVISA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349398.1
1) H1b100.3
2) L130.1
3) Student50.1
4) Tourist60.2
5) Other361.0
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
470) In which country did you obtain your highest degree? (NATDEG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594.5516.99
471) Now I'd like to talk with you about health insurance, an important topic for most persons. We want to know about the health coverage that you have to help pay the costs of medical care. Do you receive your health insurance from your employer? (EMPHLTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable168447.3
1) Yes114632.2
2) No64518.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer812.3
Total3559100.0
472) Name of the insurance company or HMO (EMPHPLAN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35596.9320.82
473) Other name for insurance policy or HMO? (OTHPLAN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable241367.8
1) Yes, another name2196.2
2) No other name78822.1
8) Don't know1313.7
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
474) Since the age of eighteen, have your sex partners been only men, some women but mostly men, equally men and women, some men but mostly women, or only women? (SEXSEX18)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3409.6
1) Only men165046.4
2) Some women, but mostly men772.2
3) Equally men and women80.2
4) Some men, but mostly women270.8
5) Only women129036.2
6) I have not had any sex partners561.6
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer1022.9
Total3559100.0
475) At about what age were you when you first told someone that you had sex with someone of the same sex? (TOLDSMSX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable340995.8
1) Under age 14100.3
2) Age 14-18290.8
3) Age 18-25541.5
4) Age 26-35250.7
5) Age 36-4580.2
6) Age 46-5530.1
9) I have never told anyone200.6
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
476) At about what age were you first sexually attracted to someone of the same sex? (ATTRACTD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Under age 14571.6
2) Age 14-18451.3
3) Age 18-25270.8
4) Age 26-35120.3
5) Age 36-4520.1
6) Age 46-5540.1
9) I have never been attracted to someone of the same sex351.0
98) Don't know100.3
99) No answer962.7
Total3559100.0
477) At about what age were you when you first told someone that you were (gay[IF MALE]/lesbian[IF FEMALE]/bisexual)? (TOLDSXOR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable340395.6
1) Under age 1440.1
2) Age 14-18210.6
3) Age 18-25401.1
4) Age 26-35170.5
5) Age 36-4560.2
7) Age 56-6530.1
9) I have never told anyone120.3
99) No answer531.5
Total3559100.0
478) Which of the following best describes your current relationship situation? (RELGENDR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) I am in a steady relationship with a woman and we live together.471.3
2) I am in a steady relationship with a man and we live together.521.5
3) I am in a steady relationship with a woman and we do not live together.100.3
4) I am in a steady relationship with a man and we do not live together.200.6
5) I am not in a steady relationship right now.712.0
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer782.2
Total3559100.0
479) What is your current legal marital status? (MARUNION)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327091.9
1) Legally married591.7
2) In a civil union or registered domestic partnership110.3
3) Separated100.3
4) Not currently married or in a civil union or registered domestic partnership1333.7
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer702.0
Total3559100.0
480) What is the sex of your (spouse/civil union partner/domestic partner)? (SEXUNION)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable340995.8
1) Male431.2
2) Female351.0
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer712.0
Total3559100.0
481) Have you ever (given birth to[IF FEMALE]/fathered[IF MALE]) a child? (EVKID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes1093.1
2) No1153.2
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer601.7
Total3559100.0
482) Have you ever legally adopted a child? (ADOPTKID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes60.2
2) No2196.2
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer581.6
Total3559100.0
483) Have any children who at the time were under age eighteen ever lived with you under your care and responsibility? (KIDLIVED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable338395.1
1) Yes200.6
2) No922.6
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer601.7
Total3559100.0
484) Are you currently the legally responsible biological or adoptive parent of a child under age eighteen? (KIDRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable338495.1
1) Yes481.3
2) No611.7
9) No answer661.9
Total3559100.0
485) Are your biological or adopted children under age 18 living with you now at least some of the time? (KIDNOW1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable338495.1
1) Yes, all of them live with me at least some of the time411.2
2) Some live with me at least some of the time30.1
3) None live with me.40.1
9) No answer1273.6
Total3559100.0
486) Right now are you living in a household where any children under eighteen are living with you at least some of the time and are under your care and responsibility? (KIDNOW2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable343696.5
1) Yes110.3
2) No461.3
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer611.7
Total3559100.0
487) Some people are very open about their sexual orientation while others are not. About how many of your coworkers know that you are (gay[IF MALE]/lesbian[IF FEMALE]/bisexual/have sex with men[IF MALE]/have sex with women[IF FEMALE])? (TOLDWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable337694.9
1) All of my coworkers250.7
2) More than half60.2
3) About half60.2
4) Less than half240.7
5) None of them521.5
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer621.7
Total3559100.0
488) Have you ever in your life been denied a job or been fired from a job because an employer believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (EVLOSEJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes160.4
2) No1935.4
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer702.0
Total3559100.0
489) In the last five years, have you been denied a job or been fired from a job because an employer believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (LOSEJOB5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346097.2
1) Yes50.1
2) No130.4
3) Not employed in last 5 years60.2
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer702.0
Total3559100.0
490) Have you ever in your life been denied a promotion or received a negative job evaluation because an employer believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (EVNEGJOB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes110.3
2) No2015.6
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer691.9
Total3559100.0
491) In the last five years, have you been denied a promotion or received a negative job evaluation because an employer believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (NEGJOB5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347897.7
1) Yes40.1
2) No10.0
3) Not employed in last 5 years10.0
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer681.9
Total3559100.0
492) Have you ever in your life been harassed verbally or in writing on the job by a co-worker, supervisor, or boss because you were believed to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (EVHARJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes351.0
2) No1744.9
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer722.0
Total3559100.0
493) In the last five years, have you been harassed verbally or in writing on the job by a co-worker, supervisor, or boss because you were believed to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (HARJOB5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable344596.8
1) Yes210.6
2) No310.9
3) Not employed in last 5 years120.3
9) No answer501.4
Total3559100.0
494) Have you ever in your life been prevented from buying or moving into a house or apartment or been forced to move because a landlord or realtor believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (EVDWELL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes50.1
2) No2136.0
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer651.8
Total3559100.0
495) In the last five years, have you been forced to move or prevented from buying or moving into a house or apartment because a landlord or realtor believed you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual? (DWELL5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348597.9
1) Yes20.1
2) No30.1
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer651.8
Total3559100.0
496) Does your current employer offer health care insurance to you as an employee? (EMPHLTH1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable337594.8
1) Yes1053.0
2) No351.0
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer431.2
Total3559100.0
497) Which of the following statements best describes your employer's coverage: (EMPHLTH2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341195.8
1) Only individual employees are covered260.7
2) Employees and their spouses are covered but domestic partners are not covered501.4
3) Employees and their spouses are covered and domestic partners are covered210.6
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer471.3
Total3559100.0
498) Do you currently have health insurance coverage? (HLTHCOVR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327191.9
1) Yes1845.2
2) No451.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer561.6
Total3559100.0
499) What is the source of your health insurance? (HLTHTYPE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable331993.3
1) My employer872.4
2) Employer of my spouse/partner230.6
3) Employer of someone else in my family20.1
4) Medicaid160.4
5) Medicare290.8
6) Individual plan from private insurer not related to current or past employment100.3
7) Other140.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer581.6
Total3559100.0
500) Are the following people in your family covered by your current insurance plan? My spouse/partner (SPPART)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable328792.4
1) Yes551.5
2) No581.6
3) Not applicable762.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer822.3
Total3559100.0
501) Are the following people in your family covered by your current insurance plan? Children for whom I am a biological or adoptive parent (MYKIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable328792.4
1) Yes411.2
2) No401.1
3) Not applicable1103.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer802.2
Total3559100.0
502) Are the following people in your family covered by your current insurance plan? Children for whom I am not a biological or adoptive parent (OTHKIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable328792.4
1) Yes100.3
2) No501.4
3) Not applicable1293.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer812.3
Total3559100.0
503) Sometimes at work people find themselves the object of sexual advances or propositions from supervisors. The advances sometimes involve physical contact and sometimes just involve sexual conversations. Have you experienced such advances? (HARSEXJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3519.9
1) Yes73520.7
2) No241867.9
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer441.2
Total3559100.0
504) Now think about church, synagogue, or other religious settings. Since you turned eighteen, have you ever found yourself the object of sexual advances or propositions from a minister, priest, rabbi, or other clergyperson or religious leader who was not your spouse or significant other? (HARSEXCL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3519.9
1) Yes842.4
2) No306786.2
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer491.4
Total3559100.0
505) Did this happen with a leader in a congregation you were attending? (OWNCLERG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347597.6
1) Yes501.4
2) No341.0
Total3559100.0
506) With how many different leaders has this happened to you? (NUMCLERG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) 1351.0
2) 270.2
3) 340.1
4) 410.0
7) 730.1
Total3559100.0
507) Did you and the leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? (OPENREL1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Yes20.1
2) No481.3
Total3559100.0
508) Thinking about the leader with whom you had this experience most recently, did you and this leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? (OPENREL2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes10.0
2) No140.4
Total3559100.0
509) Thinking about the leader with whom you had this experience most recently, did you and this leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? (OPENREL3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
2) No70.2
Total3559100.0
510) Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling? (COUNSEL1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Yes130.4
2) No351.0
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
511) Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling? (COUNSEL2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes40.1
2) No100.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
512) Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling? (COUNSEL3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Yes20.1
2) No50.1
Total3559100.0
513) Was this leader someone who was at the time married to someone else? (CLRGMAR1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351198.7
1) Yes330.9
2) No150.4
Total3559100.0
514) Was this leader someone who was at the time married to someone else? Second leader. (CLRGMAR2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes90.3
2) No50.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
515) Was this leader someone who was at the time married to someone else? (CLRGMAR3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Yes40.1
2) No30.1
Total3559100.0
516) Did you have sexual contact with this leader? (CLRGSEX1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Yes60.2
2) No411.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
517) Did you have sexual contact with this leader? (CLRGSEX2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes30.1
2) No110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
518) Did you have sexual contact with this leader? (CLRGSEX3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
2) No70.2
Total3559100.0
519) Was this leader male or female? (CLRGGEN1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351198.7
1) Male451.3
2) Female30.1
Total3559100.0
520) Was this leader male or female? (CLRGGEN2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354599.6
1) Male120.3
2) Female20.1
Total3559100.0
521) Was this leader male or female? (CLRGGEN3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Male60.2
2) Female10.0
Total3559100.0
522) Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? (ONGOREL1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Yes40.1
2) No441.2
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
523) Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? (ONGOREL2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes10.0
2) No130.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
524) Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? (ONGOREL3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
2) No70.2
Total3559100.0
525) Did this leader say or do anything to try to keep you from telling other people about the relationship? (HUSHREL1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
1) Yes20.1
2) No20.1
Total3559100.0
526) Did this leader say or do anything to try to keep you from telling other people about the relationship? (HUSHREL2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3558100.0
1) Yes10.0
Total3559100.0
527) Have you ever told anyone about the experience with the leader? (TOLDEXP1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Yes310.9
2) No170.5
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
528) Have you ever told anyone about the experience with the leader? (TOLDEXP2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Yes70.2
2) No70.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
529) Have you ever told anyone about the experience with the leader? (TOLDEXP3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Yes40.1
2) No30.1
Total3559100.0
530) Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience? (TOLDREL1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352899.1
1) Yes90.3
2) No220.6
Total3559100.0
531) Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience? (TOLDREL2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Yes20.1
2) No50.1
Total3559100.0
532) Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience? (TOLDREL3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
1) Yes10.0
2) No30.1
Total3559100.0
533) Do you know of other people who, as adults, were the object of sexual advances or propositions from a minister, priest, rabbi, or other clergyperson or religious leader in a place you were attending religious services? (KNWCLSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3519.9
1) Yes2817.9
2) No287180.7
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer451.3
Total3559100.0
534) Were any of these adults close friends or family members of yours at the time they experienced this sexual advance? (CLSCLSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable327892.1
1) Yes1353.8
2) No1454.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
535) Was self-administered questionnaire or interview administered? (CLRGMODE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3519.9
1) Interviewed101428.5
2) Self-administered219461.6
Total3559100.0
536) The way things are in America, people like me and my family have a good chance of improving our standard of living -- do you agree or disagree? (GOODLIFE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Strongly agree3419.6
2) Agree104029.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree37010.4
4) Disagree52714.8
5) Strongly disagree982.8
8) Can't choose140.4
Total3559100.0
537) Inequality continues to exist because it benefits the rich and powerful. (INEQUAL3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Strongly agree1795.0
2) Agree37510.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree2045.7
4) Disagree1855.2
5) Strongly disagree551.5
8) Can't choose351.0
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
538) Large differences in income are necessary for America's prosperity. (INEQUAL5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Strongly agree280.8
2) Agree2166.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree1775.0
4) Disagree45012.6
5) Strongly disagree1343.8
8) Can't choose290.8
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
539) Differences in income in America are too large. (INCGAP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Strongly agree2597.3
2) Agree39511.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree2045.7
4) Disagree1353.8
5) Strongly disagree330.9
8) Can't choose100.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
540) It is the responsibility of the government to reduce the differences in income between people with high incomes and those with low incomes. (GOVEQINC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Strongly agree1012.8
2) Agree2838.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree2105.9
4) Disagree3068.6
5) Strongly disagree1263.5
8) Can't choose120.3
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
541) Generally, how would you describe taxes in America today? We mean all taxes together, including Social Security, income tax, sales tax, and all the rest. For those with high incomes, are taxes much too high, too high, about right, too low, or much too low? (TAXRICH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Much too high1704.8
2) Too high2146.0
3) About right2456.9
4) Too low2657.4
5) Much too low1042.9
8) Can't choose391.1
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
542) Do you think that people with high incomes should pay a larger share of their income in taxes than those with low incomes, the same share, or a smaller share? (TAXSHARE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable251870.8
1) Much larger share1965.5
2) Larger42111.8
3) The same share38010.7
4) Smaller share150.4
5) Much lower share50.1
8) Can't choose180.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
543) A husband's job is to earn money, and a wife's job is to look after the home and family. (HUBBYWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree1594.5
2) Agree2166.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree2838.0
4) Disagree41311.6
5) Strongly disagree2878.1
8) Can't choose60.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
544) Homosexual couples should have the right to marry one another. (MARHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Strongly agree39211.0
2) Agree51414.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree3239.1
4) Disagree38110.7
5) Strongly disagree75921.3
8) Can't choose230.6
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
545) Family life often suffers because men concentrate too much on their work. (MEOVRWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Strongly agree2416.8
2) Agree112631.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree2878.1
4) Disagree58216.4
5) Strongly disagree802.2
8) Can't choose160.4
Total3559100.0
546) About how many people work at the location where you work? Count part-time as well as full-time employees in all areas, departments and buildings. (LOCALNUM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable136038.2
1) 1 - 954415.3
2) 10 - 4945512.8
3) 50 - 992657.4
4) 100 - 49942211.9
5) 500 - 9991464.1
6) 1,000 - 1,9991113.1
7) More than 2,0001985.6
8) Don't know320.9
9) No answer260.7
Total3559100.0
547) If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are . . . (HAPUNHAP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable65818.5
1) Very happy118433.3
2) Fairly happy151742.6
3) Not very happy1604.5
4) Not at all happy371.0
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
548) Do you think it is wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations before marriage? (PREMARS1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always wrong3319.3
2) Almost always wrong1133.2
3) Wrong only sometimes2336.5
4) Not wrong at all66718.7
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
549) What about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than his or her husband or wife, is it . . . (XMARSEX1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always wrong108430.5
2) Almost always wrong1744.9
3) Wrong only sometimes712.0
4) Not wrong at all290.8
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
550) And what about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex? Is it . . . (HOMOSEX1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always wrong73320.6
2) Almost always wrong671.9
3) Wrong only sometimes882.5
4) Not wrong at all42111.8
8) Don't know431.2
9) No answer130.4
Total3559100.0
551) Do you personally think it is wrong or not wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFCTW)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always wrong3008.4
2) Almost always wrong1093.1
3) Wrong only sometimes2045.7
4) Not wrong at all70119.7
8) Don't know411.2
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
552) Do you personally think it is wrong or not wrong for a woman to have an abortion if the family has a very low income and cannot afford more children? (ABPOORW)
 TOTAL%
0) 0219461.6
1) Always wrong65218.3
2) Almost always wrong1353.8
3) Wrong only sometimes1444.0
4) Not wrong at all40011.2
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
553) How much confidence do you have in the U.S. Congress? (CONCONG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Complete confidence320.9
2) A great deal of confidence1053.0
3) Some confidence65218.3
4) Very little confidence36410.2
5) No confidence at all1875.3
8) Don't know230.6
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
554) How much confidence do you have in business and industry? (CONBIZ)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Complete confidence351.0
2) A great deal of confidence1995.6
3) Some confidence80322.6
4) Very little confidence2316.5
5) No confidence at all782.2
8) Don't know190.5
Total3559100.0
555) How much confidence do you have in churches and religious organizations? (CONCHURH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Complete confidence902.5
2) A great deal of confidence2938.2
3) Some confidence67919.1
4) Very little confidence1775.0
5) No confidence at all1073.0
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
556) How much confidence do you have in courts and the legal system? (CONCOURT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Complete confidence601.7
2) A great deal of confidence2396.7
3) Some confidence73320.6
4) Very little confidence2276.4
5) No confidence at all872.4
8) Don't know150.4
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
557) How much confidence do you have in schools and the educational system? (CONSCHLS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Complete confidence852.4
2) A great deal of confidence3439.6
3) Some confidence67218.9
4) Very little confidence2085.8
5) No confidence at all461.3
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
558) Religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections. (CLERGVTE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree60717.1
2) Agree37910.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1865.2
4) Disagree1464.1
5) Strongly disagree371.0
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
559) Religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions. (CLERGGOV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree51514.5
2) Agree40111.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree2065.8
4) Disagree1825.1
5) Strongly disagree481.3
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
560) Which best describes your beliefs about God? (GODCHNGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) I don't believe in God now, and I never have.561.6
2) I don't believe in God now, but I used to.722.0
3) I believe in God now, but I didn't used to.962.7
4) I believe in God now and I always have.109930.9
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
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561) Do you believe in life after death? (AFTERLIF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely74520.9
2) Yes, probably2797.8
3) No, probably not1524.3
4) No, definitely not1273.6
8) Don't know541.5
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
562) Do you believe in heaven? (HEAVEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely85324.0
2) Yes, probably2767.8
3) No, probably not1173.3
4) No definitely not802.2
8) Don't know330.9
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
563) Do you believe in Hell? (HELL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely69819.6
2) Yes, probably2707.6
3) No, probably not1965.5
4) No definitely not1634.6
8) Don't know300.8
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
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564) Do you believe in religious miracles? (MIRACLES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely73820.7
2) Yes, probably3118.7
3) No, probably not1835.1
4) No, definitely not1012.8
8) Don't know290.8
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
565) There is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally. (THEISM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree57816.2
2) Agree36810.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree1855.2
4) Disagree1363.8
5) Strongly disagree762.1
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
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566) Would you say there is little that people can do to change the course of their lives? (FATALISM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree471.3
2) Agree1073.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree782.2
4) Disagree61817.4
5) Strongly disagree50614.2
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
567) To me, life is meaningful only because God exists. (GODMEANS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree2687.5
2) Agree3529.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree2787.8
4) Disagree2988.4
5) Strongly disagree1514.2
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
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568) In my opinion, life does not serve any purpose. (NIHILISM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree120.3
2) Agree270.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree661.9
4) Disagree49013.8
5) Strongly disagree75521.2
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
569) Life is only meaningful if you provide the meaning yourself. (EGOMEANS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree1925.4
2) Agree46413.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree1905.3
4) Disagree3369.4
5) Strongly disagree1584.4
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
570) Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion? (RELEXPER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes156443.9
2) No196155.1
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
571) What was your mother's religious preference when you were a child? Was it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (MARELKID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Protestant76421.5
2) Catholic41011.5
3) Jewish270.8
4) Orthodox (such as Greek or Russian Orthodox)100.3
5) Muslim70.2
6) Other170.5
7) No religion972.7
8) Don't know280.8
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
572) If Protestant, what specific denomination was that? (MADENKID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35598,279.9019,197.44
573) What was your father's religious preference when you were a child? Was it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (PARELKID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Protestant60216.9
2) Catholic41311.6
3) Jewish250.7
4) Orthodox (such as Greek or Russian Orthodox)50.1
5) Muslim120.3
6) Other120.3
7) No religion1985.6
8) Don't know922.6
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
574) If Protestant, what specific denomination was that? (PADENKID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35596,655.1017,526.92
575) What religion, if any, were you raised in? Was it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIGKID)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Protestant74721.0
2) Catholic42912.1
3) Jewish250.7
4) Orthodox (such as Greek or Russian Orthodox)90.3
5) Muslim80.2
6) Other190.5
7) No religion1153.2
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
576) If Protestant, what specific denomination was that? (DENKID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35597,786.2918,128.15
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577) What is your husband's/wife's religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIGSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable291481.9
1) Protestant38210.7
2) Catholic1534.3
3) Jewish140.4
4) Orthodox (such as Greek or Russian Orthodox)60.2
5) Muslim20.1
6) Other90.3
7) No religion681.9
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
578) If Protestant, what specific denomination was that? (DENSP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594,508.1114,826.20
579) When you were a child, how often did your mother attend religious services? (ATTENDMA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never1544.3
2) Less than once a year461.3
3) About once or twice a year1012.8
4) Several times a year1022.9
5) About once a month681.9
6) Two to three times a month1022.9
7) Nearly every week1293.6
8) Every week46213.0
9) Several times a week1434.0
10) No father/mother present190.5
98) Can't say or can't remember351.0
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
580) When you were a child, how often did your father attend religious services? (ATTENDPA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never2687.5
2) Less than once a year742.1
3) About once or twice a year1183.3
4) Several times a year1193.3
5) About once a month691.9
6) Two to three times a month862.4
7) Nearly every week1113.1
8) Every week2968.3
9) Several times a week822.3
10) No father/mother present691.9
98) Can't say or can't remember691.9
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
581) What about when you were around eleven or twelve, how often did you attend religious services then? (ATTEND12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never1123.1
2) Less than once a year300.8
3) About once or twice a year742.1
4) Several times a year912.6
5) About once a month571.6
6) Two to three times a month1143.2
7) Nearly every week1945.5
8) Every week50414.2
9) Several times a week1734.9
98) Can't say or can't remember120.3
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
582) Now thinking about the present, about how often do you pray? (PRAYFREQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never1383.9
2) Less than once a year280.8
3) About once or twice a year250.7
4) Several times a year681.9
5) About once a month381.1
6) Two to three times a month631.8
7) Nearly every week270.8
8) Every week661.9
9) Several times a week1494.2
10) Once a day35610.0
11) Several times a day39111.0
98) Don't know60.2
99) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
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583) How often do you take part in the activities and organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services? (RELACTIV)
 TOTAL%
1) Never148241.6
2) Less than once a year2687.5
3) About once or twice a year51114.4
4) Several times a year45212.7
5) About once a month1945.5
6) Two to three times a month2206.2
7) Nearly every week762.1
8) Every week2848.0
9) Several times a week270.8
10) Once a day220.6
98) Don't know90.3
99) No answer140.4
Total3559100.0
584) Would you describe yourself as extremely religious, very religious, somewhat religious, not religious or non-religious, somewhat non-religious, or very non-religious? (FEELREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Extremely religious912.6
2) Very religious2717.6
3) Somewhat religious67819.1
4) Not religious or non-religious962.7
5) Somewhat non-religious972.7
6) Very non-religious521.5
7) Extremely non-religious702.0
8) Can't choose40.1
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
585) Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (CANTRUST)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always trusted1464.1
2) Usually trusted45712.8
3) Usually not trusted58716.5
4) Always not trusted1704.8
8) Can't choose40.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
586) We trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith. (TRUSTSCI)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree1002.8
2) Agree3219.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree3439.6
4) Disagree40611.4
5) Strongly disagree1624.6
8) Can't choose260.7
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
587) Looking around the world, religions bring more conflict than peace. (RELIGCON)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree2657.4
2) Agree54415.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree2075.8
4) Disagree2747.7
5) Strongly disagree481.3
8) Can't choose240.7
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
588) People with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others. (RELIGINT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree2838.0
2) Agree62717.6
3) Not agree/disagree1995.6
4) Disagree2005.6
5) Strongly disagree320.9
8) Can't choose210.6
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
589) Which of the following statements come closest to your own views? (RELTRUTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) There is very little truth in any religion.601.7
2) There are basic truths in many religions.110331.0
3) There is truth in one religion.1664.7
8) Can't choose270.8
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
590) We are interested in the extent to which you have moved from one kind of place to another. Which do you think is most like your experience of life? Which of the following best applies to you? (GEOMOBIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) I have lived in different countries.2055.8
2) I have lived in different places in the same country.61317.2
3) I have lived in different neighborhoods in the same place.38510.8
4) I have always lived in the same neighborhood.1614.5
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
591) All religious groups in America should have equal rights. (RELGRPEQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree37610.6
2) Agree68319.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree1544.3
4) Disagree1073.0
5) Strongly disagree240.7
8) Don't know150.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
592) We must respect all religions. (RSPCTREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree43312.2
2) Agree66618.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree1163.3
4) Disagree1063.0
5) Strongly disagree310.9
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
593) People belong to different religions and have different religious views. Would you accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from yours marrying a relative of yours? (RELMARRY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Definitely accept53915.1
2) Probably accept64118.0
3) Probably not accept1093.1
4) Definitely not accept461.3
8) Don't know260.7
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
594) Would you accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from yours being a candidate of the political party you prefer? (RELCAND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Definitely accept46613.1
2) Probably accept64018.0
3) Probably not accept1684.7
4) Definitely not accept391.1
8) Don't know401.1
9) No answer120.3
Total3559100.0
595) There are some people whose views are considered extreme by the majority. Consider religious extremists, that is people who believe that their religion is the only true faith and all other religions should be considered as enemies. Do you think such people should be allowed to hold a public meeting to express their views? (RELEXT1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Definitely36710.3
2) Probably42211.9
3) Probably not2667.5
4) Definitely not2797.8
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer100.3
Total3559100.0
596) There are some people whose views are considered extreme by the majority. Consider religious extremists, that is people who believe that their religion is the only true faith and all other religions should be considered as enemies. Do you think such people should be allowed to publish books expressing their views? (RELEXT2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Definitely53815.1
2) Probably53815.1
3) Probably not1434.0
4) Definitely not1173.3
8) Don't know210.6
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
597) Do you believe in Reincarnation -- being reborn in this world again and again? (REINCAR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely1785.0
2) Yes, probably2487.0
3) No, probably not37410.5
4) No, definitely not48813.7
8) Don't know712.0
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
598) Do you believe in Nirvana? (NIRVANA)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely611.7
2) Yes, probably1945.5
3) No, probably not3128.8
4) No, definitely not3469.7
8) Don't know43412.2
9) No answer180.5
Total3559100.0
599) Do you believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors? (ANCESTRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes, definitely1153.2
2) Yes, probably2065.8
3) No, probably40311.3
4) No, definitely56715.9
8) Don't know631.8
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
600) I have my own way of connecting with God without churches or religious services. (MYWAYGOD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree3399.5
2) Agree54315.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree1554.4
4) Disagree1945.5
5) Strongly disagree1183.3
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
601) For religious reasons do you have in your home a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon, menorah, or crucifix? (RELOBJCT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Yes53114.9
2) No82523.2
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
602) How often do you visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to a shrine, temple, church, or mosque? Please do not count attending regular religious services at your usual place of worship, if you have one. (VISTHOLY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Never84723.8
2) Less than once a year1424.0
3) About once or twice a year1664.7
4) Several times a year972.7
5) About once a month or more1022.9
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
603) What best describes you? (RELSPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) I follow a religion and consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.52814.8
2) I follow a religion but don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.3048.5
3) I don't follow a religion, but consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.3128.8
4) I don't follow a religion and don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred and the supernatural.1544.3
8) Don't know481.3
9) No answer190.5
Total3559100.0
604) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness? (PAXHAPPY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree51814.6
2) Agree66218.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1333.7
4) Disagree300.8
5) Strongly disagree90.3
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
605) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to make friends? (MAKEFRND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree3219.0
2) Agree79922.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree1604.5
4) Disagree591.7
5) Strongly disagree110.3
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
606) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble and sorrow? (COMFORT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree62617.6
2) Agree66318.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree511.4
4) Disagree50.1
5) Strongly disagree60.2
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
607) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people? (RIGHTPEO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree2206.2
2) Agree57316.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree39111.0
4) Disagree1303.7
5) Strongly disagree280.8
8) Don't know170.5
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
608) During the last year, did you make some personal sacrifice as an expression of your faith such as by fasting, following a special diet, or giving up some activity during a holy season such as Lent or Ramadan? (PERSCRFC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable166146.7
1) Yes36010.1
2) No99327.9
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer54015.2
Total3559100.0
609) How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Overall, modern science does more harm than good. (HARMGOOD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree381.1
2) Agree1403.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree2918.2
4) Disagree62117.4
5) Strongly disagree2406.7
8) Don't know330.9
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
610) Do you think the number of immigrants to America nowadays should be . . . (LETIN1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Increased a lot872.4
2) Increased a little1855.2
3) Remain the same as it is80322.6
4) Reduced a little53315.0
5) Reduced a lot66118.6
8) Can't choose551.5
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
611) How many sex partners have you had in the last twelve months? (PARTNERS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable3459.7
0) No partners76721.6
1) 1 partner200156.2
2) 2 partners1925.4
3) 3 partners832.3
4) 4 partners401.1
5) 5-10 partners501.4
6) 11-20 partners160.4
7) 21-100 partners50.1
8) More than one 100 partners20.1
9) One or more partners, don't know number150.4
98) Don't know90.3
99) No answer341.0
Total3559100.0
612) Was one of the partners your husband or wife or regular sexual partner? (MATESEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable112131.5
1) Yes216560.8
2) No2336.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer391.1
Total3559100.0
613) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Close personal friend (FRNDSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable302184.9
1) Yes3199.0
2) No1734.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer451.3
Total3559100.0
614) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Neighbor, coworker, or long term acquaintance (ACQNTSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable302184.9
1) Yes1845.2
2) No3088.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer451.3
Total3559100.0
615) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Casual date or pickup (PIKUPSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable302184.9
1) Yes1795.0
2) No3148.8
9) No answer451.3
Total3559100.0
616) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Person you paid or paid you for sex (PAIDSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable302084.9
1) Yes210.6
2) No47013.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer471.3
Total3559100.0
617) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Other (OTHERSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable302084.9
1) Yes260.7
2) No46713.1
9) No answer461.3
Total3559100.0
618) Have your sex partners in the last twelve months been . . . (SEXSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable110831.1
1) Exclusively male126935.7
2) Both male and female190.5
3) Exclusively female111931.4
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer330.9
Total3559100.0
619) About how often did you have sex during the last twelve months? (SEXFREQ)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable3509.8
0) Not at all76221.4
1) Once or twice2637.4
2) About once a month3329.3
3) Two or three times a month45012.6
4) About once a week50914.3
5) Two or three times a week53214.9
6) Four or more times a week1875.3
8) Don't know451.3
9) No answer1293.6
Total3559100.0
620) Now thinking about the time since your eighteenth birthday (including the past twelve months) how many female partners have you had sex with? (NUMWOMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355958.21222.89
621) Again, thinking about the time since your eighteenth birthday (including the recent past that you have already told us about) how many male partners have you had sex with? (NUMMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355957.11224.98
622) Now think about the past five years -- the time since (current month) 2001 -- and including the past twelve months, how many sex partners have you had in that five year period? (PARTNRS5)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable3459.7
0) No partners46313.0
1) 1 partner174248.9
2) 2 partners3128.8
3) 3 partners1955.5
4) 4 partners1133.2
5) 5-10 partners1614.5
6) 11-20 partners561.6
7) 21-100 partners441.2
8) More than 100 partners50.1
9) One or more, don't know number611.7
98) Don't know180.5
99) No answer441.2
Total3559100.0
623) Have your sex partners in the last five years been . . . (SEXSEX5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable82523.2
1) Exclusively male142640.1
2) Both male and female391.1
3) Exclusively female121234.1
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer481.3
Total3559100.0
624) Thinking about the time since your eighteenth birthday, have you ever had sex with a person you paid or who paid you for sex? (EVPAIDSX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes2918.2
2) No287180.7
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer401.1
Total3559100.0
625) Have you ever had sex with someone other than your husband or wife while you were married? (EVSTRAY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes42712.0
2) No192654.1
3) Never married79922.5
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer481.3
Total3559100.0
626) The last time you had sex, was a condom used? By 'sex' we mean vaginal, oral, or anal sex. (CONDOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes, the last time I had sex a condom was used70119.7
2) No, the last time I had sex, a condom was used238367.0
8) Don't know320.9
9) No answer932.6
Total3559100.0
627) The last time you had sex, was it with someone you were in an on-going relationship with, or was it with someone else? Remember that by 'sex' we mean only vaginal, oral, or anal sex. (RELATSEX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes, the last time I had sex, it was with someone I was in an on-going relationship with281679.1
2) No, the last time I had sex, it was not with someone I was in an on-going relationship with2858.0
8) Don't know250.7
9) No answer832.3
Total3559100.0
628) Have you ever, even once, taken any drugs by injection with a needle (like heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, or steroids)? Do not include anything you took under a doctor's orders. (EVIDU)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes1073.0
2) No306986.2
8) Don't know80.2
9) No answer250.7
Total3559100.0
629) How long has it been since you last used a needle to inject drugs? (IDU30)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable342796.3
1) Within the past 30 days130.4
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months20.1
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years50.1
4) More than 3 years ago792.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer310.9
Total3559100.0
630) Have you ever, even once, used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (EVCRACK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes2025.7
2) No297583.6
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer230.6
Total3559100.0
631) How long has it been since you last used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (CRACK30)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable333493.7
1) Within the past 30 days120.3
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months110.3
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years220.6
4) More than 3 years1564.4
9) No answer240.7
Total3559100.0
632) Have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation. Include oral tests (where they take a swab from your mouth). (HIVTEST)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3509.8
1) Yes128536.1
2) No185952.2
8) Don't know381.1
9) No answer270.8
Total3559100.0
633) Not including blood donations, in what month and year was your last HIV test? (HIVTEST1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559114,796.35231,372.83
634) Where did you have your last HIV test - at a private doctor or HMO office, at a counseling and testing site, at a hospital, at a clinic, in a jail or prison, at home, or somewhere else? (HIVTEST2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable224763.1
1) Private doctor or HMO office59616.7
2) Counseling and testing site732.1
3) Hospital1985.6
4) Clinic2878.1
5) Jail or prison160.4
6) Home240.7
7) Somewhere else822.3
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer320.9
Total3559100.0
635) Which of the following best describes you? (SEXORNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3399.5
1) Gay, lesbian, or homosexual601.7
2) Bisexual471.3
3) Heterosexual or straight305785.9
8) Don't know140.4
9) No answer421.2
Total3559100.0
636) From what countries or part of the world did your ancestors come? (ETHNIC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355914.4916.66
637) First ethnicity mentioned (ETH1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355923.8727.20
638) Second ethnicity mentioned (ETH2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35596.2010.68
639) Third ethnicity mentioned (ETH3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35593.5210.07
640) Type of response about ethnicity (ETHNUM)
 TOTAL%
1) Names one country190053.4
2) Names two or more countries, chooses one97427.4
3) Names two or more countries, can't choose37110.4
4) Cannot name any country2988.4
5) Uncodable160.4
Total3559100.0
641) IF RESPONDENT IS FEMALE, READ LATINA; IF MALE, READ LATINO. Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/Latina? IF YES: Which group are you from? (HISPANIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Not Hispanic315388.6
2) Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/Chicana2446.9
3) Puerto Rican441.2
4) Cuban240.7
5) Salvadorian190.5
6) Guatemalan80.2
7) Panamanian30.1
8) Nicaraguan10.0
10) Central American50.1
11) Honduran70.2
15) Dominican50.1
20) Peruvian40.1
21) Equadorian40.1
22) Columbian80.2
23) Venezuelan10.0
24) Argentinian20.1
30) Spanish120.3
35) Filipino/a10.0
41) South American40.1
47) Hispanic20.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
642) What is your race? Indicate one or more races that you consider yourself to be. First mention (RACECEN1)
 TOTAL%
1) White274777.2
2) Black or African American48913.7
3) American Indian or Alaska Native381.1
4) Asian Indian300.8
5) Chinese220.6
6) Filipino230.6
7) Japanese140.4
8) Korean50.1
9) Vietnamese40.1
10) Other Asian80.2
11) Native Hawaiian80.2
13) Samoan10.0
14) Other Pacific Islander10.0
15) Some other race150.4
16) Hispanic1373.8
98) Don't know100.3
99) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
643) What is your race? Indicate one or more races that you consider yourself to be. Second mention (RACECEN2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable334794.0
1) White260.7
2) Black or African American150.4
3) American Indian or Alaska Native1303.7
4) Asian Indian40.1
5) Chinese60.2
6) Filipino10.0
7) Japanese10.0
9) Vietnamese10.0
10) Other Asian10.0
11) Native Hawaiian40.1
12) Guamanian or Chamorro10.0
14) Other Pacific Islander10.0
15) Some other race40.1
16) Hispanic130.4
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
644) What is your race? Indicate one or more races that you consider yourself to be. Third mention (RACECEN3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable353899.4
1) White60.2
2) Black or African American20.1
3) American Indian or Alaska Native70.2
4) Asian Indian10.0
5) Chinese10.0
14) Other Pacific Islander10.0
16) Hispanic10.0
98) Don't know20.1
Total3559100.0
645) Now we would like to ask you about U.S. citizenship. Are you . . . (USCITZN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable311587.5
1) A U.S. citizen2055.8
2) Not a U.S. citizen2156.0
3) A U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the Northern Marianas Islands (if volunteered)30.1
4) Born outside of the United States to parents who were U.S. citizens at that time (if volunteered)110.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused80.2
Total3559100.0
646) Now we would like to ask you about U.S. citizenship. Are you . . . (FUCITZN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable333493.7
1) Currently applying for U.S. citizenship371.0
2) Planning to apply for U.S. citizenship982.8
3) Not planning to apply to U.S. citizenship581.6
4) Not eligible to become a U.S. citizen (if volunteered)180.5
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer90.3
Total3559100.0
647) Dwelling type (DWELLING)
 TOTAL%
1) Trailer2075.8
2) Detached single-family house234065.7
3) Two-family house, two units side by side972.7
4) Two-family house, two units one above the other441.2
5) Detached 3-4 family house461.3
6) Row house (3 or more units, in an attached row)1444.0
7) Apartment house (5 or more units, 3 stories or less)36710.3
8) Apartment house (5 or more units, 4 stories or more)1163.3
9) Apartment in a partly commercial structure170.5
10) Other621.7
98) Don't know1123.1
99) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
648) (Do you/Does your family) own your (home/apartment), pay rent, or what? (DWELOWN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Own or is buying158444.5
2) Pays rent70819.9
3) Other381.1
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
649) We would like to know something about how people go about guessing words they do not know. On this card are listed some words--you may know some of them, and you may not know quite a few of them. On each line the first word is in capital letters like 'Beast.' Then there are five other words. Tell me the number of the word that comes closest to the meaning of the word in capital letters. For example, if the word in capital letters is 'Beast,' you would say '4' since 'animal' come closer to beast than any of the other words. If you wish, I will read the words to you. These words are difficult for almost everyone just give me your best guess if you are not sure of the answer. Word A (WORDA)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect40311.3
1) Correct214260.2
9) No answer1694.7
Total3559100.0
650) Word B (WORDB)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect1815.1
1) Correct233965.7
9) No answer1945.5
Total3559100.0
651) Word C (WORDC)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect170247.8
1) Correct50714.2
9) No answer50514.2
Total3559100.0
652) Word D (WORDD)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect1012.8
1) Correct245569.0
9) No answer1584.4
Total3559100.0
653) Word E (WORDE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect45412.8
1) Correct203857.3
9) No answer2226.2
Total3559100.0
654) Word F (WORDF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect42411.9
1) Correct206057.9
9) No answer2306.5
Total3559100.0
655) Word G (WORDG)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect152742.9
1) Correct85924.1
9) No answer3289.2
Total3559100.0
656) Word H (WORDH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect131136.8
1) Correct83023.3
9) No answer57316.1
Total3559100.0
657) Word I (WORDI)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect62617.6
1) Correct192053.9
9) No answer1684.7
Total3559100.0
658) Word J (WORDJ)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) Incorrect180750.8
1) Correct63317.8
9) No answer2747.7
Total3559100.0
659) Total number of correct words (WORDSUM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable84523.7
0) 0200.6
1) 1411.2
2) 2722.0
3) 31053.0
4) 42487.0
5) 545412.8
6) 657016.0
7) 747913.5
8) 82928.2
9) 91985.6
10) 101133.2
99) Did not try1223.4
Total3559100.0
660) Relationship of first person to head of household (RELATE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Head of household3559100.0
Total3559100.0
661) Gender of first person (GENDER1)
 TOTAL%
1) Male201456.6
2) Female154443.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
662) Age of first person (OLD1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355951.5918.80
663) Marital status of first person (MAR1)
 TOTAL%
1) Married185152.0
2) Widowed3259.1
3) Divorced56415.8
4) Separated1273.6
5) Never married64918.2
8) Don't know351.0
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
664) Is the first person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable353699.4
1) Yes210.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
665) Where is the first person staying? (WHERE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable353699.4
1) Another household100.3
2) Traveling30.1
4) Other, don't know20.1
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
666) Relationship of second person to head of household (RELATE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable91625.7
2) Spouse180350.7
3) Child38510.8
4) Son or daughter-in-law50.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild220.6
6) Parent or parent-in-law310.9
7) Other relative561.6
8) Non-relative3359.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
667) Gender of second person (GENDER2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable91625.7
1) Male92726.0
2) Female171548.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
668) Age of second person (OLD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355932.3026.36
669) Marital status of second person (MAR2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable106029.8
1) Married181851.1
2) Widowed210.6
3) Divorced1063.0
4) Separated320.9
5) Never married49814.0
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
670) Is the second person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352899.1
1) Yes290.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
671) Where is the second person staying? (WHERE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352899.1
1) Another household90.3
2) Traveling80.2
3) Institution50.1
4) Other, don't know10.0
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
672) Relationship of third person to head of household (RELATE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable208658.6
3) Child123734.8
4) Son or daughter-in-law60.2
5) Grand or great-grandchild571.6
6) Parent or parent-in-law471.3
7) Other relative641.8
8) Non-relative561.6
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
673) Gender of third person (GENDER3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable208658.6
1) Male72620.4
2) Female73520.7
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
674) Age of third person (OLD3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35597.5016.24
675) Marital status of third person (MAR3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable266174.8
1) Married481.3
2) Widowed230.6
3) Divorced330.9
4) Separated220.6
5) Never married75121.1
8) Don't know50.1
9) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
676) Is the third person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352599.0
1) Yes300.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
677) Where is the third person staying? (WHERE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352599.0
1) Another household60.2
2) Traveling50.1
3) Institution150.4
4) Other, don't know10.0
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
678) Relationship of fourth person to head of household (RELATE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable265974.7
3) Child75821.3
4) Son or daughter-in-law70.2
5) Grand or great-grandchild561.6
6) Parent or parent-in-law100.3
7) Other relative330.9
8) Non-relative330.9
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
679) Gender of fourth person (GENDER4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable265974.7
1) Male44612.5
2) Female43812.3
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer70.2
Total3559100.0
680) Age of fourth person (OLD4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35593.2512.58
681) Marital status of fourth person (MAR4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable318389.4
1) Married250.7
2) Widowed30.1
3) Divorced130.4
4) Separated80.2
5) Never married3158.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
682) Is the fourth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354599.6
1) Yes120.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
683) Where is the fourth person staying? (WHERE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354599.6
1) Another household20.1
2) Traveling30.1
3) Institution40.1
4) Other, don't know10.0
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
684) Relationship of fifth person to head of household (RELATE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable318489.5
3) Child3008.4
4) Son or daughter-in-law30.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild421.2
6) Parent or parent-in-law10.0
7) Other relative140.4
8) Non-relative140.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
685) Gender of fifth person (GENDER5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable318489.5
1) Male1905.3
2) Female1764.9
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
686) Age of fifth person (OLD5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.578.25
687) Marital status of fifth person (MAR5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable344996.9
1) Married60.2
2) Widowed30.1
3) Divorced40.1
4) Separated20.1
5) Never married902.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
688) Is the fifth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Yes70.2
Total3559100.0
689) Where is the fifth person staying? (WHERE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
1) Another household20.1
2) Traveling10.0
3) Institution20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
690) Relationship of sixth person to head of household (RELATE6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341996.1
3) Child992.8
4) Son or daughter-in-law40.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild200.6
6) Parent or parent-in-law30.1
7) Other relative90.3
8) Non-relative50.1
Total3559100.0
691) Gender of sixth person (GENDER6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341996.1
1) Male812.3
2) Female571.6
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
692) Age of sixth person (OLD6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559-0.464.82
693) Marital status of sixth person (MAR6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352699.1
1) Married40.1
2) Widowed20.1
5) Never married230.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
694) Is the sixth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
1) Yes40.1
Total3559100.0
695) Where is the sixth person staying? (WHERE6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
2) Traveling10.0
3) Institution20.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
696) Relationship of seventh person to head of household (RELATE7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
3) Child351.0
5) Grand or great-grandchild100.3
7) Other relative30.1
8) Non-relative20.1
Total3559100.0
697) Gender of seventh person (GENDER7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
1) Male240.7
2) Female260.7
Total3559100.0
698) Age of seventh person (OLD7)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable350998.6
0) 050.1
1) 180.2
2) 220.1
3) 330.1
4) 440.1
5) 530.1
6) 620.1
7) 720.1
8) 840.1
9) 940.1
10) 1030.1
11) 1110.0
14) 1410.0
15) 1520.1
20) 2020.1
21) 2110.0
23) 2310.0
32) 3210.0
98) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
699) Marital status of seventh person (MAR7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355099.7
1) Married10.0
5) Never married70.2
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
700) Is the seventh person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355699.9
1) Yes30.1
Total3559100.0
701) Where is the seventh person staying? (WHERE7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355699.9
2) Traveling20.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
702) Relationship of eighth person to head of household (RELATE8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354299.5
3) Child90.3
4) Son or daughter-in-law10.0
5) Grand or great-grandchild50.1
7) Other relative20.1
Total3559100.0
703) Gender of eighth person (GENDER8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354299.5
1) Male90.3
2) Female80.2
Total3559100.0
704) Age of eighth person (OLD8)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable354299.5
1) 130.1
3) 330.1
4) 420.1
5) 510.0
6) 610.0
7) 720.1
9) 910.0
11) 1110.0
12) 1210.0
14) 1410.0
21) 2110.0
Total3559100.0
705) Marital status of eighth person (MAR8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
5) Never married20.1
Total3559100.0
706) Is the eighth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
1) Yes20.1
Total3559100.0
707) Where is the eighth person staying? (WHERE9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
2) Traveling10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
708) Relationship of ninth person to head of household (RELATE9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
3) Child40.1
4) Son or daughter-in-law10.0
5) Grand or great-grandchild20.1
7) Other relative10.0
Total3559100.0
709) Gender of ninth person (GENDER9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
1) Male20.1
2) Female50.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
710) Age of ninth person (OLD9)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable355199.8
2) 210.0
4) 420.1
6) 610.0
12) 1210.0
41) 4110.0
79) 7910.0
98) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
711) Is the ninth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3558100.0
1) Yes10.0
Total3559100.0
712) Relationship of tenth person to head of household (RELATE10)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
3) Child20.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild10.0
7) Other relative10.0
Total3559100.0
713) Gender of tenth person (GENDER10)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
1) Male20.1
2) Female20.1
Total3559100.0
714) Age of tenth person (OLD10)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable355599.9
1) 120.1
10) 1010.0
41) 4110.0
Total3559100.0
715) Relationship of eleventh person to head of household (RELATE11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348597.9
3) Child130.4
4) Son or daughter-in-law10.0
5) Grand or great-grandchild70.2
6) Parent or parent-in-law70.2
7) Other relative240.7
8) Non-relative220.6
Total3559100.0
716) Gender of eleventh person (GENDER11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348597.9
1) Male501.4
2) Female240.7
Total3559100.0
717) Age of eleventh person (OLD11)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559-0.305.56
718) Marital status of eleventh person (MAR11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable349498.2
1) Married110.3
2) Widowed40.1
3) Divorced130.4
4) Separated70.2
5) Never married300.8
Total3559100.0
719) Is the eleventh person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355699.9
1) Yes30.1
Total3559100.0
720) Where is the eleventh person staying? (WHERE11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355699.9
1) Another household20.1
4) Other, don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
721) Relationship of twelfth person to head of household (RELATE12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
3) Child30.1
4) Son or daughter-in-law20.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild20.1
7) Other relative30.1
8) Non-relative50.1
Total3559100.0
722) Gender of twelfth person (GENDER12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
1) Male80.2
2) Female70.2
Total3559100.0
723) Age of twelfth person (OLD12)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable354499.6
0) 010.0
2) 220.1
5) 510.0
15) 1510.0
18) 1810.0
19) 1910.0
25) 2510.0
26) 2620.1
30) 3010.0
36) 3620.1
44) 4410.0
56) 5610.0
Total3559100.0
724) Marital status of twelfth person (MAR12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354899.7
1) Married50.1
3) Divorced10.0
5) Never married50.1
Total3559100.0
725) Is the twelfth person staying somewhere else right now? (AWAY12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3558100.0
1) Yes10.0
Total3559100.0
726) Where is the twelfth person staying? (WHERE12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3558100.0
4) Other, don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
727) Relationship of thirteenth person to head of household (RELATE13)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355499.9
3) Child10.0
5) Grand or great-grandchild30.1
7) Other relative10.0
Total3559100.0
728) Gender of thirteenth person (GENDER13)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355499.9
1) Male40.1
2) Female10.0
Total3559100.0
729) Age of thirteenth person (OLD13)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable355499.9
10) 1020.1
12) 1210.0
18) 1810.0
28) 2810.0
Total3559100.0
730) Marital status of thirteenth person (MAR13)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355799.9
3) Divorced10.0
5) Never married10.0
Total3559100.0
731) Relationship of first person to head of household, revised (RELHHD1)
 TOTAL%
1) Head of household3559100.0
Total3559100.0
732) Relationship of second person to head of household, revised (RELHHD2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable91625.7
2) Spouse180350.7
3) Partner, fiancée, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc2597.3
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild38510.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild220.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law50.1
7) Parent300.8
8) Parent-in-law10.0
10) Uncle or aunt30.1
11) Niece or nephew90.3
12) Cousin70.2
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling361.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
16) Roommate, housemate501.4
17) Friend180.5
18) Child of non-relative10.0
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder70.2
98) Don't know50.1
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
733) Relationship of third person to head of household, revised (RELHHD3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable208658.6
3) Partner, fiancée, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.10.0
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild123734.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild571.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law60.2
7) Parent300.8
8) Parent-in-law170.5
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent30.1
10) Uncle or aunt30.1
11) Niece or nephew180.5
12) Cousin50.1
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling220.6
14) Sibling-in-law110.3
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)20.1
16) Roommate, housemate270.8
17) Friend120.3
18) Child of non-relative90.3
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder70.2
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
734) Relationship of fourth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable265974.7
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild75821.3
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild561.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law70.2
7) Parent50.1
8) Parent-in-law50.1
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent20.1
10) Uncle or aunt10.0
11) Niece or nephew110.3
12) Cousin20.1
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling100.3
14) Sibling-in-law60.2
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)10.0
16) Roommate, housemate130.4
17) Friend80.2
18) Child of non-relative70.2
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder50.1
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
735) Relationship of fifth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable318489.5
3) Partner, fiancée, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.10.0
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild3008.4
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild421.2
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law30.1
8) Parent-in-law10.0
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent10.0
11) Niece or nephew80.2
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling20.1
14) Sibling-in-law20.1
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)10.0
16) Roommate, housemate50.1
17) Friend20.1
18) Child of non-relative30.1
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder30.1
98) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
736) Relationship of sixth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341996.1
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild992.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild200.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law40.1
7) Parent20.1
8) Parent-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew30.1
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling20.1
14) Sibling-in-law30.1
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)10.0
16) Roommate, housemate20.1
17) Friend10.0
18) Child of non-relative10.0
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder10.0
Total3559100.0
737) Relationship of seventh person to head of household, revised (RELHHD7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild351.0
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild100.3
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent10.0
11) Niece or nephew10.0
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling10.0
17) Friend10.0
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder10.0
Total3559100.0
738) Relationship of eighth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354299.5
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild90.3
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild50.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew20.1
Total3559100.0
739) Relationship of ninth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild40.1
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
Total3559100.0
740) Relationship of tenth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD10)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild20.1
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild10.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
Total3559100.0
741) Relationship of eleventh person to head of household, revised (RELHHD11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348597.9
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild130.4
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild70.2
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
7) Parent30.1
8) Parent-in-law40.1
10) Uncle or aunt20.1
11) Niece or nephew40.1
12) Cousin10.0
13) Brother, sister-full, half, or step sibling60.2
14) Sibling-in-law50.1
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)60.2
16) Roommate, housemate40.1
17) Friend140.4
19) Other non-relative, employee, boarder40.1
Total3559100.0
742) Relationship of twelfth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild30.1
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law20.1
11) Niece or nephew10.0
14) Sibling-in-law20.1
16) Roommate, housemate10.0
17) Friend20.1
18) Child of non-relative20.1
Total3559100.0
743) Relationship of thirteenth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD13)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355499.9
4) Child, natural or adopted, stepchild10.0
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild30.1
11) Niece or nephew10.0
Total3559100.0
744) Number in family of person who was household informant (i.e., who provided information on household members). (HEFINFO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) First person148441.7
2) Second person44112.4
3) Third person631.8
4) Fourth person90.3
5) Fifth person20.1
6) Sixth person10.0
7) Seventh person10.0
11) Eleventh person20.1
22) Not in household130.4
98) Don't know30.1
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
745) Race of household (HHRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) White158744.6
2) Black2737.7
3) American Indian80.2
4) Asiatic, Oriental381.1
5) Other, Mixed1073.0
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
746) Number in family of respondent (RESPNUM)
 TOTAL%
1) First person244168.6
2) Second person93426.2
3) Third person1183.3
4) Fourth person371.0
5) Fifth person130.4
6) Sixth person30.1
7) Seventh person10.0
9) Ninth person10.0
11) Eleventh person70.2
14) Fourteenth person10.0
99) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
747) Household type (HHTYPE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355928.5098.38
748) Household type (condensed) (HHTYPE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Married couple, no children99528.0
2) Single parent2316.5
3) Other family, no children1494.2
4) Single adult88724.9
5) Cohabitating couple, no children1012.8
6) Non-family, no children732.1
8) Unsure, no children531.5
11) Married couple with children80522.6
13) Other family with children1223.4
15) Cohabitating couple with children802.2
16) Non-family with children100.3
18) Unsure with children240.7
99) No answer290.8
Total3559100.0
749) Number of family generations in household (FAMGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) One generation197455.5
2) Two generations, children135338.0
3) Two generations, parents411.2
4) Two generations, grandchildren401.1
5) Three generations, grandchildren1002.8
6) Three generations, children, parents461.3
7) Four generations50.1
Total3559100.0
750) Respondent's relationship to household head (RPLACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Head of household244168.6
2) Spouse75321.2
3) Child1754.9
4) Son or daughter-in-law50.1
5) Grand or great-grandchild70.2
6) Parent or parent-in-law160.4
7) Other relative391.1
8) Non-relative1173.3
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
751) Is respondent a visitor? (RVISITOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent is household member355299.8
2) Respondent is visitor70.2
Total3559100.0
752) Number of visitors in household (VISITORS)
 TOTAL%
0) No visitors348597.9
1) One visitor591.7
2) Two visitors100.3
3) Three visitors20.1
4) Four visitors30.1
Total3559100.0
753) Relationship of first person to head of household? (RELHH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Head of household3559100.0
Total3559100.0
754) Relationship of second person to head of household? (RELHH2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable91625.7
2) 2180350.7
3) 32597.3
4) Child, not specified1624.6
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild220.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law50.1
7) Parent300.8
8) Parent-in-law10.0
10) Uncle or aunt30.1
11) Niece or nephew90.3
12) Cousin70.2
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)361.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
16) Roommate, housemate501.4
17) Friend180.5
18) Child of non-relative10.0
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)70.2
41) Biological child2196.2
42) Adopted child30.1
43) Stepchild10.0
98) Don't know50.1
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
755) Relationship of third person to head of household? (RELHH3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable208658.6
3) Partner, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.10.0
4) Child, not specified52814.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild571.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law60.2
7) Parent300.8
8) Parent-in-law170.5
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent30.1
10) Uncle or aunt30.1
11) Niece or nephew180.5
12) Cousin50.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)220.6
14) Sibling-in-law110.3
15) Other relative20.1
16) Roommate, housemate270.8
17) Friend120.3
18) Child of non-relative90.3
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)70.2
41) Biological child61817.4
42) Adopted child130.4
43) Stepchild782.2
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
756) Relationship of fourth person to head of household? (RELHH4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable265974.7
4) Child, not specified3299.2
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild561.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law70.2
7) Parent50.1
8) Parent-in-law50.1
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent20.1
10) Uncle or aunt10.0
11) Niece or nephew110.3
12) Cousin20.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)100.3
14) Sibling-in-law60.2
15) Other relative10.0
16) Roommate, housemate130.4
17) Friend80.2
18) Child of non-relative70.2
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)50.1
41) Biological child38710.9
42) Adopted child70.2
43) Stepchild351.0
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
757) Relationship of fifth person to head of household? (RELHH5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable318489.5
3) Partner, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.10.0
4) Child, not specified1333.7
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild421.2
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law30.1
8) Parent-in-law10.0
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent10.0
11) Niece or nephew80.2
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)20.1
14) Sibling-in-law20.1
15) Other relative10.0
16) Roommate, housemate50.1
17) Friend20.1
18) Child of non-relative30.1
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)30.1
41) Biological child1464.1
42) Adopted child30.1
43) Stepchild180.5
98) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
758) Relationship of sixth person to head of household? (RELHH6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341996.1
4) Child, not specified441.2
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild200.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law40.1
7) Parent20.1
8) Parent-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew30.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)20.1
14) Sibling-in-law30.1
15) Other relative10.0
16) Roommate, housemate20.1
17) Friend10.0
18) Child of non-relative10.0
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)10.0
41) Biological child481.3
43) Stepchild70.2
Total3559100.0
759) Relationship of seventh person to head of household? (RELHH7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable350998.6
4) Child, not specified120.3
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild100.3
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent10.0
11) Niece or nephew10.0
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)10.0
17) Friend10.0
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)10.0
41) Biological child210.6
43) Stepchild20.1
Total3559100.0
760) Relationship of eighth person to head of household? (RELHH8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354299.5
4) Child, not specified10.0
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild50.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew20.1
41) Biological child70.2
43) Stepchild10.0
Total3559100.0
761) Relationship of ninth person to head of household? (RELHH9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
4) Child, not specified20.1
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
41) Biological child20.1
Total3559100.0
762) Relationship of tenth person to head of household? (RELHH10)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355599.9
4) Child, not specified10.0
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild10.0
14) Sibling-in-law10.0
41) Biological child10.0
Total3559100.0
763) Relationship of eleventh person to head of household? (RELHH11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable348597.9
4) Child, not specified70.2
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild70.2
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
7) Parent30.1
8) Parent-in-law40.1
10) Uncle or aunt20.1
11) Niece or nephew40.1
12) Cousin10.0
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)60.2
14) Sibling-in-law50.1
15) Other relative60.2
16) Roommate, housemate40.1
17) Friend140.4
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)40.1
41) Biological child40.1
43) Stepchild20.1
Total3559100.0
764) Relationship of twelfth person to head of household? (RELHH12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354499.6
4) Child, not specified10.0
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law20.1
11) Niece or nephew10.0
14) Sibling-in-law20.1
16) Roommate, housemate10.0
17) Friend20.1
18) Child of non-relative20.1
41) Biological child20.1
Total3559100.0
765) Relationship of thirteenth person to head of household? (RELHH13)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355499.9
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild30.1
11) Niece or nephew10.0
41) Biological child10.0
Total3559100.0
766) Relationship of first person to spouse? (RELSP1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable149341.9
2) Spouse180450.7
3) Partner, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.2557.2
98) Don't know50.1
99) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
767) Relationship of second person to spouse? (RELSP2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable149542.0
1) Spouse/partner of head of household206358.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
768) Relationship of third person to spouse? (RELSP3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable239967.4
4) Child, not specified2998.4
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild240.7
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law20.1
7) Parent200.6
8) Parent-in-law130.4
10) Uncle or aunt10.0
11) Niece or nephew60.2
12) Cousin20.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)140.4
14) Sibling-in law80.2
16) Roommate, housemate110.3
17) Friend120.3
18) Child of non-relative120.3
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)40.1
41) Biological child53915.1
42) Adopted child110.3
43) Stepchild250.7
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer1554.4
Total3559100.0
769) Relationship of fourth person to spouse? (RELSP4)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable281079.0
4) Child, not specified1995.6
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild260.7
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law60.2
7) Parent90.3
8) Parent-in-law30.1
11) Niece or nephew30.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)30.1
14) Sibling-in law60.2
16) Roommate, housemate30.1
17) Friend50.1
18) Child of non-relative100.3
19) Other non-relative (employee, boarder)30.1
41) Biological child3429.6
42) Adopted child70.2
43) Stepchild110.3
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer1123.1
Total3559100.0
770) Relationship of fifth person to spouse? (RELSP5)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable324191.1
4) Child, not specified842.4
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild220.6
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law20.1
7) Parent10.0
9) Grandparent, great-grandparent20.1
11) Niece or nephew30.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)30.1
14) Sibling-in law10.0
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)10.0
16) Roommate, housemate20.1
17) Friend10.0
18) Child of non-relative40.1
41) Biological child1454.1
42) Adopted child10.0
43) Stepchild20.1
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer431.2
Total3559100.0
771) Relationship of sixth person to spouse? (RELSP6)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable343896.6
4) Child, not specified310.9
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild120.3
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law40.1
7) Parent10.0
8) Parent-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew30.1
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)20.1
14) Sibling-in law30.1
16) Roommate, housemate10.0
18) Child of non-relative10.0
41) Biological child461.3
99) No answer160.4
Total3559100.0
772) Relationship of seventh person to spouse? (RELSP7)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351498.7
4) Child, not specified70.2
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild90.3
11) Niece or nephew10.0
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)10.0
41) Biological child220.6
43) Stepchild10.0
99) No answer40.1
Total3559100.0
773) Relationship of eighth person to spouse? (RELSP8)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable354399.6
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild60.2
11) Niece or nephew10.0
41) Biological child70.2
43) Stepchild10.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
774) Relationship of ninth person to spouse? (RELSP9)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355299.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
41) Biological child30.1
43) Stepchild10.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
775) Relationship of tenth person to spouse? (RELSP10)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355699.9
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild10.0
41) Biological child10.0
43) Stepchild10.0
Total3559100.0
776) Relationship of eleventh person to spouse? (RELSP11)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352098.9
4) Child, not specified20.1
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild30.1
7) Parent40.1
8) Parent-in-law10.0
10) Uncle or aunt10.0
11) Niece or nephew10.0
12) Cousin10.0
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)70.2
14) Sibling-in law30.1
15) Other relative (great-aunt, grandniece, etc.)10.0
16) Roommate, housemate20.1
17) Friend40.1
41) Biological child20.1
43) Stepchild10.0
99) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
777) Relationship of twelfth person to spouse? (RELSP12)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable355199.8
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild20.1
6) Son-in-law, daughter-in-law10.0
11) Niece or nephew10.0
13) Brother, sister (full, half, or step sibling)10.0
17) Friend10.0
18) Child of non-relative10.0
99) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
778) Date of interview (DATEINTV)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559584.35118.97
779) Respondent's occupation, 1980 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on the ARDA summary page for link to codes) (ISCO681)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594,246.783,017.87
780) Occupation of respondent's father, 1980 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (PAISC681)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594,740.503,607.66
781) Occupation of respondent's mother, 1980 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (MAISC681)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,780.722,890.24
782) Occupation of respondent's spouse, 1980 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (SPISC681)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,044.543,025.96
783) Respondent's occupation, 1988 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on the ARDA summary page for link to codes) (ISCO88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594,373.312,689.18
784) Respondent's father's occupation, 1988 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (PAISCO88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35594,434.373,321.96
785) Respondent's Mother's Occupation, 1988 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (MAISCO88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35593,137.113,065.08
786) Respondent's spouse's occupation, 1988 Census (See Note 1: Occupation and Industry Codes on ARDA summary page) (SPISCO88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,071.492,879.88
787) Respondent socioeconomic index (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores on ARDA summary page) (SEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355946.6922.36
788) Socioeconomic index of respondent's father (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores on ARDA summary page) (PASEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355936.7425.91
789) Socioeconomic index of respondent's mother (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores in Summary) (MASEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355927.2626.28
790) Socioeconomic index of respondent's spouse (See Note 2: Occupational Prestige and Socioeconomic Index Scores in Summary) (SPSEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355922.6829.04
791) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Yes115132.3
2) No103529.1
8) Don't know381.1
9) No answer1083.0
Total3559100.0
792) Birth cohort of respondent (COHORT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35592,031.85759.19
793) Astrological sign of respondent (ZODIAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Aries2797.8
2) Taurus2617.3
3) Gemini2938.2
4) Cancer3078.6
5) Leo2898.1
6) Virgo3409.6
7) Libra3038.5
8) Scorpio2647.4
9) Sagittarius2527.1
10) Capricorn2797.8
11) Aquarius3078.6
12) Pisces2968.3
99) No answer892.5
Total3559100.0
794) Interviewer, are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/Latina? Which group are you from: Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/Chicana, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other? Please specify other. (INTHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not Hispanic324791.2
2) Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a1785.0
3) Puerto Rican20.1
4) Cuban20.1
5) Salvadorian20.1
6) Guatemalan10.0
8) Nicaraguan120.3
9) Costa Rican100.3
10) Central American10.0
20) Peruvian130.4
22) Colombian431.2
23) Venezuelan10.0
30) Spanish351.0
41) South American120.3
Total3559100.0
795) Interviewer: What is your race? Indicate one or more races that you consider yourself to be. First mention. (INTRACE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable30.1
1) White301484.7
2) Black or African American44512.5
3) American Indian or Alaskan Native20.1
4) Asian Indian371.0
6) Filipino160.4
9) Vietnamese10.0
14) Other Pacific Islander10.0
15) Some other race160.4
16) Hispanic210.6
99) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
796) Interviewer: What is your race? Indicate one or more races that you consider yourself to be. Second mention. (INTRACE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341796.0
1) White712.0
2) Black or African American40.1
3) American Indian or Alaskan Native621.7
5) Chinese10.0
11) Native Hawaiian30.1
14) Other Pacific Islander10.0
Total3559100.0
797) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of fourteen and sixteen if their parents do not approve? (PILLOKY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable287880.9
1) Strongly agree1464.1
2) Agree2166.1
3) Disagree1664.7
4) Strongly disagree1403.9
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
798) We are interested in what American Catholics think about religious matters. Please select the answer from this card that comes closest to your own personal opinion about the following statement: Under certain conditions, the Pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals. (POPESPKY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable331593.1
1) Certainly false110.3
2) Probably false200.6
3) I am uncertain whether this is false or true932.6
4) Probably true651.8
5) Certainly true431.2
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
799) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable287480.8
1) Yes48013.5
2) No1764.9
8) Don't know280.8
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
800) When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it? (LETDIE1Y)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable287880.9
1) Yes45312.7
2) No2115.9
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
801) Ballot used for interview (BALLOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Ballot A116932.8
2) Ballot B116332.7
3) Ballot C122734.5
Total3559100.0
802) Version of questionnaire administered (VERSION)
 TOTAL%
1) Version 1116932.8
2) Version 2116332.7
3) Version 3122734.5
Total3559100.0
803) Status on International Social Survey Program Self-Completion Supplement (ISSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Did ISSP3559100.0
Total3559100.0
804) Weight for form variables (FORMWT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35591.000.00
805) Sampling error code (SAMPCODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559534.8524.31
806) Sampling frame and method (SAMPLE)
 TOTAL%
9) 2004 FP3559100.0
Total3559100.0
807) Weights for black oversamples (OVERSAMP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35591.000.00
808) Subsampling: two-phase design (PHASE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) Phase one - initial cases161245.3
2) Phase two - subsample cases, 200441111.5
Total3559100.0
809) If this interview had only been available in English, would you have been able to do the interview easily in English, have been able to do the interview with difficulty, or not have been able to do the interview? (SPANSELF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341395.9
1) Have been able to do the interview easily in English140.4
2) Have been able to do the interview with difficulty351.0
3) Not have been able to do the interview962.7
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
810) Before 2006 the GSS was only administered in English. Those without enough English to do the interview were excluded as out-of-scope, language problems. In 2006 a Spanish version of the GSS was added. If there had been no Spanish version available in 2006, could this respondent have been interviewed in English or do you think (s/he) would have been excluded as a language problem? (SPANINT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable341395.9
1) Could have been interviewed in English160.4
2) Would have been excluded as language problem1293.6
8) Don't know10.0
Total3559100.0
811) Interview conducted in Spanish or English (SPANENG)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable200656.4
1) English148641.8
2) Spanish671.9
Total3559100.0
812) During March through May 2006, were you living in the United States or were you living outside of the country? (RES2006)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) Living in the United States199856.1
2) Not living in the United States240.7
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
813) Is the respondent a resident in a household such as living in a house, apartment or similar residence or did you live elsewhere such as an institution like a college dorm, military barrack, work camp, shelter, residential treatment center, long-term medical care facility or nursing home? (CSHUTYPE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153643.2
1) Living in household199456.0
2) Living in an institution210.6
3) Homeless (volunteered)60.2
4) Other10.0
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
814) Weight variable (WTSS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.141.10
815) Weight variable (WTSSALL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.141.10
816) Weight variable (WTSSNR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35590.141.10
817) Marital status of fourteenth person (MAR14)
 TOTAL%
3) Divorced1100.0
Missing3558
Total1100.0
818) Gender of fourteenth person (GENDER14)
 TOTAL%
1) Male133.3
2) Female266.7
Missing3556
Total3100.0
819) Age of fourteenth person (OLD14)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total316.3311.85
820) Relationship of fourteenth person to head of household (RELATE14)
 TOTAL%
5) Grand or great-grandchild3100.0
Missing3556
Total3100.0
821) Relationship of fourteenth person to head of household? (RELHH14)
 TOTAL%
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild3100.0
Missing3556
Total3100.0
822) Relationship of fourteenth person to head of household, revised (RELHHD14)
 TOTAL%
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild3100.0
Missing3556
Total3100.0
823) Relationship of thirteenth person to spouse? (RELSP13)
 TOTAL%
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild1100.0
Missing3558
Total1100.0
824) Relationship of fourteenth person to spouse? (RELSP14)
 TOTAL%
5) Grandchild, great-grandchild1100.0
Missing3558
Total1100.0
825) Panel or cross-section (PANEL)
 TOTAL%
1) 2006 sample153643.2
2) 2008 sample202356.8
Total3559100.0
826) Currently, the Federal government maintains terrorist watch lists that it uses to determine whether particular persons should be prohibited from flying on planes. Should persons the Federal government determines to be too dangerous to fly on planes be able to purchase firearms? (NOFLYGUN)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Yes1905.3
2) No127935.9
8) Don't know561.6
9) No answer110.3
Total3559100.0
827) Respondent's sixth child considered Jewish (KD6JWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable3558100.0
3) No10.0
Total3559100.0
828) How willing would you be to pay much higher prices in order to protect the environment? Would you say . . . (PAYENVIR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very willing2326.5
2) Fairly willing69719.6
3) Neither willing nor unwilling2958.3
4) Not very willing1724.8
5) Not willing at all1173.3
8) Don't know180.5
9) Refused50.1
Total3559100.0
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829) In the long run, do you think that people who are immigrating to the United States today will make American society better, will make American society worse, or do you think that today's immigrants won't affect American society one way or another? (IMMAFFUS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202456.9
1) Better37510.5
2) Worse53815.1
3) Won't affect American society one way of another53214.9
8) Don't know822.3
9) Refused80.2
Total3559100.0
830) When the U.S. government is deciding which immigrants to admit to this country should priority be given to people who have family members living in the United States, or should priority be given to people based on education, job skills, and experience? (IMMAFMJB)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202456.9
1) Priority should be given to people who have family members living in the United States57216.1
2) Priority should be given to people based on education, job skills, and experience76621.5
8) Don't know1775.0
9) Refused200.6
Total3559100.0
831) How concerned are you about the possibility there will be more major terrorist attacks in the United States? Is that something that worries you a great deal, somewhat, not too much or not at all? (CONTERRR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202556.9
1) A great deal3249.1
2) Somewhat69219.4
3) Not too much35910.1
4) Not at all1424.0
8) Don't know130.4
9) Refused40.1
Total3559100.0
832) The following questions are related to your free time, that is, time you are not occupied with work or household duties or other activities that you are obliged to do. How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time? Watch TV, DVD, videos? Would you say . . . (TVDVDVCR)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily103529.1
2) Several times a week3158.9
3) Several times a month1163.3
4) Several times a year or less often451.3
5) Never220.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
833) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Go to the movies? (Would you say . . .) (GOMOVIES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily20.1
2) Several times a week160.4
3) Several times a month1684.7
4) Several times a year or less often84223.7
5) Never50614.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
834) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Go out shopping for pleasure? (Would you say . . .) (GOSHOP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily140.4
2) Several times a week1454.1
3) Several times a month47713.4
4) Several times a year or less often59716.8
5) Never2998.4
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
835) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Read books? (Would you say . . .) (READBOOK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily39211.0
2) Several times a week2537.1
3) Several times a month2707.6
4) Several times a year or less often36610.3
5) Never2537.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
836) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Attend cultural events such as concerts, live theatre, exhibitions? (Would you say . . .) (ATTCULT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily20.1
2) Several times a week170.5
3) Several times a month1454.1
4) Several times a year or less often88524.9
5) Never48313.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
837) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Get together with relatives? (Would you say . . .) (SEERELS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily812.3
2) Several times a week2597.3
3) Several times a month52514.8
4) Several times a year or less often59516.7
5) Never722.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
838) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Get together with friends? (Would you say . . .) (SEEFRNDS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily942.6
2) Several times a week39111.0
3) Several times a month61017.1
4) Several times a year or less often35910.1
5) Never792.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
839) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Play cards or board games? (Would you say . . .) (PLAYGAME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily381.1
2) Several times a week1063.0
3) Several times a month2436.8
4) Several times a year or less often56215.8
5) Never58516.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
840) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Listen to music? (Would you say . . .) (LSTMUSIC)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily102428.8
2) Several times a week2848.0
3) Several times a month1123.1
4) Several times a year or less often641.8
5) Never491.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
841) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Take part in physical activities such as sports, going to the gym, going for a walk? (Would you say . . .) (PHYSACTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily3499.8
2) Several times a week48113.5
3) Several times a month2767.8
4) Several times a year or less often1825.1
5) Never2456.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
842) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Attend sporting events as a spectator? (Would you say . . .) (ATTSPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily90.3
2) Several times a week691.9
3) Several times a month1624.6
4) Several times a year or less often66318.6
5) Never63117.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
843) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Do handicrafts such as needle work, wood work, etc.? (Would you say . . .) (DOCRAFTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily461.3
2) Several times a week932.6
3) Several times a month1734.9
4) Several times a year or less often3449.7
5) Never87824.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
844) (How often do you do each of the following activities in your free time?) Spend time on the Internet or PC? (Would you say . . .) (TIMECOMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Daily62917.7
2) Several times a week2697.6
3) Several times a month1403.9
4) Several times a year or less often722.0
5) Never42411.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
845) When you are involved in free time activities to what extent do they enable you to be the kind of person you really are? Would you say . . . (BETRUSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much54615.3
2) A lot39811.2
3) Somewhat41211.6
4) A little952.7
5) Not at all581.6
8) Don't know240.7
9) Refused30.1
Total3559100.0
846) When you are involved in free time activities to what extent do they enable you to strengthen your relationships with other people? (Would you say . . . ) (RELATPEO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much38810.9
2) A lot44212.4
3) Somewhat46213.0
4) A little1353.8
5) Not at all912.6
8) Don't know150.4
9) Refused30.1
Total3559100.0
847) Please, indicate how much enjoyment you get from the following free time activities: Reading books? Would you say . . . (ENJYBKS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) No enjoyment611.7
2) Not much enjoyment762.1
3) Some enjoyment2918.2
4) A fair amount of enjoyment3058.6
5) A great amount of enjoyment63317.8
6) I never do that1684.7
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
848) (Please, indicate how much enjoyment you get from the following free time activities:) Reading books? (Would you say . . . ) (ENJYFRND)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) No enjoyment40.1
2) Not much enjoyment220.6
3) Some enjoyment1855.2
4) A fair amount of enjoyment3279.2
5) A great amount of enjoyment95026.7
6) I never do that471.3
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
849) (Please, indicate how much enjoyment you get from the following free time activities:) Taking part in physical activities such as sports, going to the gym, going for a walk? (Would you say . . . ) (ENJYPHYS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) No enjoyment341.0
2) Not much enjoyment822.3
3) Some enjoyment3028.5
4) A fair amount of enjoyment42511.9
5) A great amount of enjoyment47013.2
6) I never do that2226.2
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
850) (Please, indicate how much enjoyment you get from the following free time activities:) Watching TV, DVD, videos? (Would you say . . . ) (ENJYTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) No enjoyment120.3
2) Not much enjoyment832.3
3) Some enjoyment56415.8
4) A fair amount of enjoyment51114.4
5) A great amount of enjoyment3439.6
6) I never do that210.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
851) (People do different things during their free time. For each of the following, please indicate how often you use your free time to establish useful contacts? Would you say . . . (ESTCNTCT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often1303.7
2) Often3409.6
3) Sometimes59116.6
4) Seldom3209.0
5) Never1333.7
8) Don't know170.5
9) Refused50.1
Total3559100.0
852) (People do different things during their free time. For each of the following, please indicate how often you use your free time to . . .) . . . relax and recover? (Would you say . . .) (RELAX)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often3319.3
2) Often54415.3
3) Sometimes45912.9
4) Seldom1604.5
5) Never371.0
8) Don't know40.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
853) (People do different things during their free time. For each of the following, please indicate how often you use your free time to . . .) . . . try to learn or develop skills? (Would you say . . .) (LEARNSKL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often1975.5
2) Often42511.9
3) Sometimes56315.8
4) Seldom2507.0
5) Never932.6
8) Don't know70.2
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
854) In your free time, how often do you feel bored? Would you say . . . (FRBORED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often611.7
2) Often1032.9
3) Sometimes44712.6
4) Seldom53014.9
5) Never39111.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
855) In your free time, how often do you feel rushed? (Would you say . . . ) (FRRUSHED)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often1905.3
2) Often3539.9
3) Sometimes49714.0
4) Seldom2928.2
5) Never2005.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
856) In your free time, how often do you find yourself thinking about work? (Would you say . . . ) (FRTHNKWK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very often1875.3
2) Often36410.2
3) Sometimes36010.1
4) Seldom2848.0
5) Never3339.4
8) Don't know70.2
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
857) In your free time, do you prefer to be with other people or do you prefer to be by yourself? Would you say you prefer . . . (PEOALONE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Most of time with other people3068.6
2) More with other people than alone53114.9
3) More alone than with other people44412.5
4) Most of time alone2426.8
8) Don't know110.3
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
858) Suppose you could change the way you spend your time, spending more time on some things and less time on others. Which of the things on the following list would you like to spend more time on, which you would you like to spend less time on and which would you like to spend the same amount of time on as now? Time in a paid job? Would you say . . . (TIMEPDWK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Much more time1494.2
2) A bit more time1544.3
3) Same time as now49113.8
4) A bit less time2767.8
5) Much less time1935.4
6) Doesn't apply2697.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
859) (Suppose you could change the way you spend your time, spending more time on some things and less time on others. Which of the things on the following list would you like to spend more time on, which you would you like to spend less time on and which would you like to spend the same amount of time on as now?) Time doing household work? (Would you say . . .) (TIMEHHWK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Much more time792.2
2) A bit more time2587.2
3) Same time as now51114.4
4) A bit less time3429.6
5) Much less time3008.4
6) Doesn't apply431.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
860) (Suppose you could change the way you spend your time, spending more time on some things and less time on others. Which of the things on the following list would you like to spend more time on, which you would you like to spend less time on and which would you like to spend the same amount of time on as now?) Time with your family? (Would you say . . .) (TIMEFAM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Much more time70619.8
2) A bit more time51014.3
3) Same time as now2757.7
4) A bit less time150.4
5) Much less time130.4
6) Doesn't apply130.4
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
861) (Suppose you could change the way you spend your time, spending more time on some things and less time on others. Which of the things on the following list would you like to spend more time on, which you would you like to spend less time on and which would you like to spend the same amount of time on as now?) Time in leisure activities? (Would you say . . .) (TIMELEIS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Much more time37610.6
2) A bit more time60116.9
3) Same time as now47913.5
4) A bit less time421.2
5) Much less time160.4
6) Doesn't apply160.4
8) Don't know50.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
862) In the last 12 months, how many nights altogether did you stay away from home for vacations or social visits? Would you say . . . (AWAYHOME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) I was not away44412.5
2) 1-5 nights2767.8
3) 6-10 nights2456.9
4) 11-20 nights2797.8
5) 21-30 nights1403.9
6) More than 30 nights1444.0
8) Don't know40.1
9) Refused40.1
Total3559100.0
863) In the last 12 months, how many days of leave from your work, if any, did you take altogether (do not include maternity or sick leaves or similar types of leave)? (Would you say . . .) (OFFWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) I was not away69419.5
2) 1-5 nights2296.4
3) 6-10 nights1825.1
4) 11-20 nights1785.0
5) 21-30 nights922.6
6) More than 30 nights862.4
8) Don't know531.5
9) Refused220.6
Total3559100.0
864) What sport or physical activity do you take part in most frequently? (SPORT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355987.95149.25
865) What sport do you watch on TV most frequently? (TVSPORT1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355954.02109.16
866) What sport is the second most frequent that you watch on TV? (TVSPORT2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559170.58326.03
867) Thinking about games rather than sports or physical activities, what type of game do you play most frequently? (GAMES)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable267675.2
1) Backgammon80.2
2) Checkers100.3
3) Chess160.4
5) Other board games (e.g., Monopoly, Scrabble)1905.3
6) Card games (e.g., bridge, rummy, patience, solitaire)3058.6
7) Dominoes260.7
8) Mah-jongg50.1
9) Jigsaw puzzles70.2
10) Word or number games (e.g., crosswords, Sudoku)451.3
11) Video games, computer games, Play Station, pinball, etc.1714.8
12) Gambling games (e.g., casino games, slot machine, lottery, sports betting)190.5
13) Other games782.2
98) Don't know10.0
99) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
868) Please indicate how important the following reasons are for you to take part in sports or games. For physical or mental health? Would you say . . . (PHYSMNTL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very important73520.7
2) Somewhat important45312.7
3) Not very important982.8
4) Not important631.8
5) Doesn't apply1835.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
869) (Please indicate how important the following reasons are for you to take part in sports or games.) To meet other people? (Would you say . . . ) (MEETPEO)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very important2938.2
2) Somewhat important56715.9
3) Not very important2737.7
4) Not important2146.0
5) Doesn't apply1855.2
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
870) (Please indicate how important the following reasons are for you to take part in sports or games.) To compete against others? (Would you say . . . ) (COMPETE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very important1554.4
2) Somewhat important3379.5
3) Not very important37810.6
4) Not important45412.8
5) Doesn't apply2095.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
871) (Please indicate how important the following reasons are for you to take part in sports or games.) To look good? (Would you say . . . ) (LOOKGOOD)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very important2416.8
2) Somewhat important38510.8
3) Not very important3018.5
4) Not important41611.7
5) Doesn't apply1905.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
872) How proud are you when America does well at an international sports or games competition? Would you say . . . (PRDSPRTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) I am very proud84323.7
2) I am somewhat proud56215.8
3) I am not very proud371.0
4) I am not proud at all571.6
8) Don't know310.9
9) Refused60.2
Total3559100.0
873) People have different opinions about sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking part in sports develops children's character. (Would you say . . . ) (SPRTSDEV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Agree strongly62617.6
2) Agree73420.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1203.4
4) Disagree381.1
5) Disagree strongly80.2
8) Don't know90.3
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
874) (People have different opinions about sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) There is too much sports on TV. (Would you say . . . ) (SPORTSTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Agree strongly1574.4
2) Agree3299.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree50014.0
4) Disagree42912.1
5) Disagree strongly1032.9
8) Don't know170.5
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
875) (People have different opinions about sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) Sports bring different groups and races inside the United States closer together. (Would you say . . . ) (RACSPRTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Agree strongly3519.9
2) Agree86424.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree2316.5
4) Disagree631.8
5) Disagree strongly100.3
8) Don't know160.4
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
876) (People have different opinions about sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) International sports competitions create more tension between countries than good feelings. (Would you say . . . ) (INTLSPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Agree strongly521.5
2) Agree2607.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree39311.0
4) Disagree66518.7
5) Disagree strongly1403.9
8) Don't know240.7
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
877) (People have different opinions about sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) The United States government should spend more money on sports. (Would you say . . . ) (GOVSPRTS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Agree strongly431.2
2) Agree1434.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree3279.2
4) Disagree72320.3
5) Disagree strongly2747.7
8) Don't know240.7
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
878) Now, some questions about your social involvement. In the last 12 months, how often have you participated in the activities of one of the following associations or groups? A sports association. Would you say . . . (PARTSPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) At least once a week1163.3
2) At least once a month772.2
3) Several times1012.8
4) Once or twice1113.1
5) Never112731.7
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
879) (In the last 12 months, how often have you participated in the activities of one of the following associations or groups?) A cultural association. (Would you say . . .) (PARTCULT)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) At least once a week461.3
2) At least once a month902.5
3) Several times1554.4
4) Once or twice2657.4
5) Never97327.3
8) Don't know60.2
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
880) (In the last 12 months, how often have you participated in the activities of one of the following associations or groups?) A church or other religious organization. (Would you say . . .) (PARTREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) At least once a week3479.7
2) At least once a month1464.1
3) Several times2306.5
4) Once or twice2517.1
5) Never55515.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused50.1
Total3559100.0
881) (In the last 12 months, how often have you participated in the activities of one of the following associations or groups?) A community-service or civic association. (Would you say . . .) (PARTCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) At least once a week732.1
2) At least once a month1494.2
3) Several times2055.8
4) Once or twice3329.3
5) Never77221.7
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
882) (In the last 12 months, how often have you participated in the activities of one of the following associations or groups?) A political party or organization. (Would you say . . . ) (PARTPOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) At least once a week50.1
2) At least once a month270.8
3) Several times501.4
4) Once or twice1544.3
5) Never129636.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused30.1
Total3559100.0
883) Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? Would you say . . . (CANTRST1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) People can almost always be trusted1053.0
2) People can usually be trusted63817.9
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people59416.7
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1855.2
8) Don't know130.4
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
884) How interested would you say you personally are in politics? Would you say . . . (POLINT1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very interested3048.5
2) Fairly interested63217.8
3) Not very interested39211.0
4) Not at all interested2015.6
8) Don't know40.1
9) Refused30.1
Total3559100.0
885) Now, some questions about your personal situation. To what extent do the following conditions prevent you from doing the free time activities you would like to do? Lack of facilities nearby. Would you say . . . (LACKFACS)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much1393.9
2) To a large extent1083.0
3) To some extent39711.2
4) Not at all88124.8
8) Don't know80.2
9) Refused30.1
Total3559100.0
886) (To what extent do the following conditions prevent you from doing the free time activities you would like to do?) Lack of money. (Would you say . . .) (LACKMONY)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much3008.4
2) To a large extent1805.1
3) To some extent55615.6
4) Not at all49013.8
8) Don't know40.1
9) Refused60.2
Total3559100.0
887) (To what extent do the following conditions prevent you from doing the free time activities you would like to do?) Personal health, age or disability. (Would you say . . .) (HLTHAGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much1654.6
2) To a large extent1053.0
3) To some extent35810.1
4) Not at all90225.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused40.1
Total3559100.0
888) (To what extent do the following conditions prevent you from doing the free time activities you would like to do?) Need to take care of someone (elderly, children, etc.) (Would you say . . .) (CAREOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much1393.9
2) To a large extent1103.1
3) To some extent3429.6
4) Not at all93926.4
8) Don't know40.1
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
889) (To what extent do the following conditions prevent you from doing the free time activities you would like to do?) Lack of time. (Would you say . . .) (LACKTIME)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Very much2988.4
2) To a large extent2557.2
3) To some extent55215.5
4) Not at all42612.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused20.1
Total3559100.0
890) In general, would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) Excellent3319.3
2) Very good39211.0
3) Good45812.9
4) Fair2627.4
5) Poor892.5
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
891) Word K (WORDK)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable202356.8
0) Incorrect94826.6
1) Correct47513.3
9) No answer1133.2
Total3559100.0
892) Word L (WORDL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable202356.8
0) Incorrect100528.2
1) Correct41311.6
9) No answer1183.3
Total3559100.0
893) Word M (WORDM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable202356.8
0) Incorrect97527.4
1) Correct39111.0
9) No answer1704.8
Total3559100.0
894) Word N (WORDN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Inapplicable202356.8
0) Incorrect102628.8
1) Correct38310.8
9) No answer1273.6
Total3559100.0
895) Weight for the panel cases only (WTPAN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559-0.141.07
896) Weight for the panel cases, considering non-respondents (WTNRPAN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3559-0.141.07
897) Weight for both cross-section and the panel cases combined (WTCOMB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35591.000.66
898) Weight for both cross-section and the panel cases combined, considering non-respondents (WTNRCOMB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35591.000.68
899) Respondent's age (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-29 years old57616.3
2) 30-44 years old97427.6
3) 45-59 years old100928.6
4) 60-74 years old66318.8
5) 75 years and older3058.6
Missing32
Total3527100.0
900) How often do you attend religious services? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Never73920.8
2) Several times a year or less111431.4
3) 1-3 times a month54215.3
4) Every week or nearly every week85524.1
5) More than once a week2978.4
Missing12
Total3547100.0
901) IF FINISHED 9TH-12TH GRADE: Did you ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Left high school48213.6
2) High school175749.4
3) Junior college3038.5
4) Bachelor65418.4
5) Graduate36110.1
Missing2
Total3557100.0
902) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male156944.1
2) Female199055.9
Total3559100.0
903) Region of interview (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Northeast60817.1
2) Midwest78622.1
3) South131737.0
4) West84723.8
Missing1
Total3558100.0
904) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant182051.3
2) Catholic84123.7
3) Jewish621.7
4) None58216.4
5) Other (specify)2436.8
Missing11
Total3548100.0

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