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General Social Survey, 2000 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Year of survey (YEAR)
 TOTAL%
2000) 20002817100.0
Total2817100.0
2) Respondent original ID Number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28171,409.00813.34
3) Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full time152454.1
2) Working part time30610.9
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike602.1
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work602.1
5) Retired40414.3
6) In school772.7
7) Keeping house32511.5
8) Other612.2
Total2817100.0
4) If working, full or part time: How many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total183042.2714.12
5) If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
 TOTAL%
12) 1211.7
15) 1523.3
20) 2035.0
25) 2523.3
28) 2811.7
30) 3035.0
32) 3223.3
35) 3535.0
36) 3623.3
40) 402236.7
45) 4535.0
50) 5046.7
52) 5223.3
55) 5511.7
60) 6011.7
70) 7011.7
72) 7211.7
99) No answer610.0
Missing2757
Total60100.0
6) If retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes73785.0
2) No12514.4
9) No answer50.6
Missing1950
Total867100.0
7) (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed30711.4
2) Someone else233186.6
9) No answer542.0
Missing125
Total2692100.0
8) Respondent's employer (WRKGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government41515.4
2) Private226384.1
9) No answer140.5
Missing125
Total2692100.0
9) Respondent's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (OCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2692359.02261.87
10) Prestige of respondent's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (PRESTG80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total266044.0514.15
11) Respondent's industry (see Note 4 on the ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2692596.47279.69
12) Are you currently -- married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married127845.4
2) Widowed2739.7
3) Divorced44115.7
4) Separated1124.0
5) Never married71225.3
9) No answer10.0
Total2817100.0
13) Asked only of those who are currently married or widowed: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35723.0
2) No117275.5
9) No answer231.5
Missing1265
Total1552100.0
14) Have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes532.9
2) No165990.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer1196.5
Missing985
Total1832100.0
15) Last week was your (wife/husband) working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full time76459.7
2) Working part time1229.5
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation strike151.2
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work131.0
5) Retired14911.6
6) In school161.3
7) Keeping house16412.8
8) Other282.2
9) No answer80.6
Missing1538
Total1279100.0
16) If spouse working, full or part time: How many hours did (he/she) work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total89443.6214.90
17) If spouse with job, but not at work: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2364.0929.13
18) If spouse retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did (he/she) ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28678.4
2) No6517.8
8) Don't know51.4
9) No answer92.5
Missing2452
Total365100.0
19) Spouse's employment status (SPWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed15312.7
2) Someone else103285.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer231.9
Missing1608
Total1209100.0
20) Respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1209385.34281.04
21) Prestige of respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total117744.8313.64
22) Respondent's spouse's industry (see Note 4 on the ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1209577.86297.54
23) Father's employment status: While you were growing up was your father self-employed or did he work for someone else? (PAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed61126.6
2) Someone else164571.6
8) Don't know80.3
9) No answer351.5
Missing518
Total2299100.0
24) Respondent's father's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2299476.72283.52
25) Prestige of father's occupation (see Note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total221742.9012.45
26) Respondent's father's industry (see Note 4 on the ARDA summary page) (PAIN80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2299410.24328.08
27) Occupation of respondent's mother (MAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1669392.11243.96
28) Prestige of Respondent's mother's occupation (MAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162341.0414.04
29) Was respondent's mother self-employed or did she work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed21412.8
2) Someone else142485.4
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer231.4
Missing1150
Total1667100.0
30) Industry of Respondent's mother (MAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1669646.99263.00
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)
 TOTAL%
0) 01425.0
1) 150718.0
2) 256920.2
3) 347516.9
4) 430110.7
5) 52378.4
6) 61625.8
7) 71234.4
8) 8903.2
9) 9511.8
10) 10401.4
11) 11401.4
12) 12190.7
13) 13200.7
14) 14100.4
15) 1570.2
16) 1630.1
17) 1730.1
19) 1910.0
20) 2020.1
22) 2230.1
24) 2410.0
98) Don't know50.2
99) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
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) None81328.9
1) One45516.2
2) Two71925.5
3) Three44915.9
4) Four1886.7
5) Five933.3
6) Six321.1
7) Seven250.9
8) Eight or more271.0
9) No answer160.6
Total2817100.0
33) Respondent's age (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281746.1717.57
34) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total200425.0811.63
35) Respondent's education: What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that you finished and got credit for? (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling10.0
2) 2nd grade30.1
3) 3rd grade60.2
4) 4th grade60.2
5) 5th grade90.3
6) 6th grade220.8
7) 7th grade200.7
8) 8th grade953.4
9) 9th grade692.4
10) 10th grade1063.8
11) 11th grade1535.4
12) 12th grade82329.2
13) 1 year of college29010.3
14) 2 years of college37413.3
15) 3 years of college1274.5
16) 4 years of college39314.0
17) 5 years of college903.2
18) 6 years of college1144.0
19) 7 years of college391.4
20) 8 years of college682.4
99) No answer90.3
Total2817100.0
36) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your father (or substitute father) finished and got credit for? (PAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling321.1
1) 1st grade40.1
2) 2nd grade190.7
3) 3rd grade441.6
4) 4th grade361.3
5) 5th grade431.5
6) 6th grade953.4
7) 7th grade351.2
8) 8th grade2278.1
9) 9th grade521.8
10) 10th grade953.4
11) 11th grade592.1
12) 12th grade62722.3
13) 1 year of college652.3
14) 2 years of college1294.6
15) 3 years of college260.9
16) 4 years of college2127.5
17) 5 years of college130.5
18) 6 years of college632.2
19) 7 years of college150.5
20) 8 years of college552.0
97) Not applicable51818.4
98) Don't know32611.6
99) No answer271.0
Total2817100.0
37) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your mother (substitute mother) finished and got credit for? (MAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling461.6
1) 1st grade00.0
2) 2nd grade170.6
3) 3rd grade391.4
4) 4th grade341.2
5) 5th grade230.8
6) 6th grade792.8
7) 7th grade371.3
8) 8th grade2338.3
9) 9th grade772.7
10) 10th grade1294.6
11) 11th grade812.9
12) 12th grade93933.3
13) 1 year of college883.1
14) 2 years of college2017.1
15) 3 years of college411.5
16) 4 years of college2187.7
17) 5 years of college170.6
18) 6 years of college411.5
19) 7 years of college40.1
20) 8 years of college240.9
97) Not applicable1324.7
98) Don't know28410.1
99) No answer331.2
Total2817100.0
38) What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your (husband/wife) finished and got credit for? (SPEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling10.0
1) 1st grade00.0
2) 2nd grade40.1
3) 3rd grade20.1
4) 4th grade00.0
5) 5th grade50.2
6) 6th grade40.1
7) 7th grade20.1
8) 8th grade351.2
9) 9th grade240.9
10) 10th grade391.4
11) 11th grade521.8
12) 12th grade43715.5
13) 1 year of college863.1
14) 2 years of college1716.1
15) 3 years of college562.0
16) 4 years of college1916.8
17) 5 years of college281.0
18) 6 years of college511.8
19) 7 years of college250.9
20) 8 years of college341.2
97) Not applicable153854.6
98) Don't know110.4
99) No answer210.7
Total2817100.0
39) Highest educational degree earned by respondent (DEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school43915.6
1) High school150153.3
2) Associate/Junior college2067.3
3) Bachelor's43515.4
4) Graduate2187.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer160.6
Total2817100.0
40) Highest educational degree of respondent's father (PADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school84730.1
1) High school80828.7
2) Associate/Junior college511.8
3) Bachelor's2268.0
4) Graduate1334.7
7) Not applicable51818.4
8) Don't know1956.9
9) No answer391.4
Total2817100.0
41) Highest educational degree of respondent's mother (MADEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school88731.5
1) High school119442.4
2) Associate/Junior college1043.7
3) Bachelor's2197.8
4) Graduate792.8
7) Not applicable1324.7
8) Don't know1686.0
9) No answer341.2
Total2817100.0
42) Highest educational degree of respondent's spouse (SPDEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school1796.4
1) High school66523.6
2) Associate/Junior college953.4
3) Bachelor's2097.4
4) Graduate1164.1
7) Not applicable153854.6
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
43) Respondent's sex (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male122943.6
2) Female158856.4
Total2817100.0
44) Respondent's race (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White223879.4
2) Black43215.3
3) Other1475.2
Total2817100.0
45) Which of the categories on this card comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old? (open country, farm, small city or town, medium size city, suburb near large city, large city) (RES16)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country but not on a farm31111.0
2) On a farm38513.7
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)87130.9
4) In a medium-size city (50,0000 250,000)46116.4
5) In a suburb near a large city33311.8
6) In a large city (over 250,000)44915.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
46) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old? (REG16)
 TOTAL%
0) Foreign1916.8
1) New England1294.6
2) Middle Atlantic47016.7
3) East North Central51018.1
4) West North Central2047.2
5) South Atlantic40114.2
6) East South Central2047.2
7) West South Central28610.2
8) Mountain1485.3
9) Pacific2749.7
Total2817100.0
47) When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)? (MOBILE16)
 TOTAL%
1) Same State, same city110039.0
2) Same State, different City73226.0
3) Different State96934.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer150.5
Total2817100.0
48) Were you living with both your own mother and father around the time you were 16? (If no: With whom were you living around that time?) (FAMILY16)
 TOTAL%
0) Other792.8
1) Both own mother and father193668.7
2) Father and stepmother612.2
3) Mother and stepfather1515.4
4) Father only632.2
5) Mother only41714.8
6) Some other male relative (No female head)90.3
7) Some other female relative (No male head)431.5
8) Other arrangement with relatives (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)582.1
Total2817100.0
49) If not living with both own mother and father: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
 TOTAL%
1) One or both parents died23827.0
2) Parents divorced or separated39845.2
3) Father absent in armed forces20.2
4) One or both parents in institution80.9
5) Other13415.2
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer9210.4
Missing1936
Total881100.0
50) Did (respondent's mother) work for as long as a year, while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes165461.6
2) No99737.1
8) Don't know210.8
9) No answer130.5
Missing132
Total2685100.0
51) Were you born in this country? (BORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes253790.1
2) No2719.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer70.2
Total2817100.0
52) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) Both born in US230681.9
1) Mother yes, father no863.1
2) Mother no, father yes752.7
3) Mother yes, father don't know50.2
4) Mother no, father don't know30.1
5) Mother don't know, father yes00.0
6) Mother don't know, father no00.0
7) Mother don't know, father don't know40.1
8) Neither born in US33211.8
9) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
53) Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? IF NO: How many were born outside the United States? (GRANBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) None160560.7
1) One1525.8
2) Two30711.6
3) Three612.3
4) Four47618.0
8) Don't know250.9
9) No answer170.6
Missing174
Total2643100.0
54) Number of household members (HOMPOP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28172.531.43
55) Number of members under 6 (BABIES)
 TOTAL%
0) None232282.4
1) One31511.2
2) Two1154.1
3) Three160.6
4) Four20.1
9) No answer471.7
Total2817100.0
56) Number of members 6 to 12 years (PRETEEN)
 TOTAL%
0) None220078.1
1) One37713.4
2) Two1525.4
3) Three281.0
4) Four90.3
5) Five40.1
9) No answer471.7
Total2817100.0
57) Number of members 13 to 17 years old (TEENS)
 TOTAL%
0) None236083.8
1) One31611.2
2) Two792.8
3) Three180.6
4) Four10.0
9) No answer431.5
Total2817100.0
58) Number of members over 17 years old (ADULTS)
 TOTAL%
1) One95934.0
2) Two151153.6
3) Three2539.0
4) Four772.7
5) Five130.5
6) Six20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total2817100.0
59) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
 TOTAL%
0) None164086.3
1) One19410.2
2) Two382.0
3) Three170.9
4) Four50.3
5) Five40.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing917
Total1900100.0
60) 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) None47116.7
1) One116241.2
2) Two94233.4
3) Three1776.3
4) Four471.7
5) Five70.2
6) Six20.1
8) Eight or more20.1
9) No answer70.2
Total2817100.0
61) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000301.1
2) $1,000 to 2,999321.1
3) $3,000 to 3,999250.9
4) $4,000 to 4,999200.7
5) $5,000 to 5,999291.0
6) $6,000 to 6,999351.2
7) $7,000 to 7,999381.3
8) $8,000 to 9,999742.6
9) $10,000 to 14,9992077.3
10) $15,000 to 19,9992027.2
11) $20,000 to 24,9992007.1
12) $25,000 or over156455.5
13) Refused2298.1
98) Don't know1073.8
99) No answer250.9
Total2817100.0
62) In which of these groups did your earnings from (stated occupation) for last year fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000412.0
2) $1,000 to 2,999532.6
3) $3,000 to 3,999371.8
4) $4,000 to 4,999301.5
5) $5,000 to 5,999301.5
6) $6,000 to 6,999331.6
7) $7,000 to 7,999281.4
8) $8,000 to 9,999733.6
9) $10,000 to 14,9991979.7
10) $15,000 to 19,9991818.9
11) $20,000 to 24,9992009.9
12) $25,000 or over91545.2
13) Refused1427.0
98) Don't know371.8
99) No answer281.4
Missing792
Total2025100.0
63) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? Family income on the 1998 survey (INCOME98)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281720.0118.19
64) Respondent's income on the 1998 survey. (RINCOM98)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total202516.9315.93
65) In [1993/95] 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
Total273135.3022.74
66) When you worked in [1993/94], was it usually full or part time? (PARTFULL)
 TOTAL%
1) Full-time164579.0
2) Part-time38818.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer492.4
Missing734
Total2083100.0
67) Region of interview (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) New England1394.9
2) Middle Atlantic42915.2
3) East North Central46716.6
4) West North Central2037.2
5) South Atlantic51018.1
6) East South Central1956.9
7) West South Central30110.7
8) Mountain1826.5
9) Pacific39113.9
Total2817100.0
68) Norc size of place (see Note 5 on the ARDA summary page) (XNORCSIZ)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28174.082.69
69) The SRC belt code has been revised for the NORC survey to aid in the categorization of places by size and type simultaneously. (See Note 6 on the ARDA summary page) (SRCBELT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28173.931.53
70) Size of place in thousands (SIZE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2817364.621,237.39
71) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
0) Strong Democrat41414.7
1) Not very strong Democrat50718.0
2) Independent, close to Democrat32511.5
3) Independent (Neither, No response)56620.1
4) Independent, close to Republican2619.3
5) Not very strong Republican39914.2
6) Strong Republican28510.1
7) Other481.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer120.4
Total2817100.0
72) In 1996, you remember that Clinton ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Dole for the Republicans and Perot for the Reform Party. Do you remember whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE96)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted173761.7
2) Did not vote79928.4
3) Ineligible2017.1
4) Refused to answer90.3
8) Don't know/Can't remember642.3
9) No answer70.2
Total2817100.0
73) Did you vote for Clinton, Dole, or Perot? (PRES96)
 TOTAL%
1) Clinton91852.7
2) Dole49828.6
3) Perot21612.4
4) Other candidate201.1
6) Didn't vote for President40.2
8) Don't know/Can't remember573.3
9) No answer301.7
Missing1074
Total1743100.0
74) Respondents who did not vote in 1996 Presidential Election: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF96WHO)
 TOTAL%
1) Clinton46546.4
2) Dole10710.7
3) Perot11011.0
4) Other494.9
8) Don't Know/Can't remember20520.4
9) No answer676.7
Missing1814
Total1003100.0
75) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (POLVIEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal1073.8
2) Liberal30810.9
3) Slightly liberal28510.1
4) Moderate, middle of the road105437.4
5) Slightly conservative39013.8
6) Conservative41114.6
7) Extremely conservative893.2
8) Don't know1495.3
9) No answer240.9
Total2817100.0
76) Spending on the space exploration program (NATSPAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little19513.8
2) Right52937.5
3) Too much57841.0
8) Don't know1057.5
9) No answer20.1
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
77) Spending on improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little85860.9
2) Right38527.3
3) Too much1127.9
8) Don't know523.7
9) No answer20.1
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
78) Spending on improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little101071.7
2) Right31922.6
3) Too much503.5
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer30.2
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
79) Spending on solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little62744.5
2) Right43931.2
3) Too much14610.4
8) Don't know19013.5
9) No answer70.5
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
80) Spending on halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little82758.7
2) Right45432.2
3) Too much765.4
8) Don't know443.1
9) No answer80.6
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
81) Spending on dealing with drug addiction (NATDRUG)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little82158.3
2) Right39027.7
3) Too much1178.3
8) Don't know745.3
9) No answer70.5
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
82) Spending on improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little99470.5
2) Right32122.8
3) Too much664.7
8) Don't know261.8
9) No answer20.1
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
83) Spending on improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little46933.3
2) Right56340.0
3) Too much20414.5
8) Don't know16311.6
9) No answer100.7
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
84) Spending on the military, armaments and defense (NATARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little32322.9
2) Right64145.5
3) Too much34324.3
8) Don't know966.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
85) Spending on foreign aid (NATAID)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little1148.1
2) Right39828.2
3) Too much79956.7
8) Don't know946.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
86) Spending on welfare (NATFARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little28220.0
2) Right53137.7
3) Too much51836.8
8) Don't know725.1
9) No answer60.4
Missing1408
Total1409100.0
87) Spending on highways and bridges (NATROAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little95433.9
2) Right139849.6
3) Too much32411.5
8) Don't know1294.6
9) No answer120.4
Total2817100.0
88) Spending on Social Security (NATSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little162657.7
2) Right89731.8
3) Too much1314.7
8) Don't know1575.6
9) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
89) Spending on mass transportation (NATMASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little99635.4
2) Right130546.3
3) Too much2167.7
8) Don't know29310.4
9) No answer70.2
Total2817100.0
90) Spending on parks and recreation (NATPARK)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little99135.2
2) Right154754.9
3) Too much1555.5
8) Don't know1164.1
9) No answer80.3
Total2817100.0
91) Spending on assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little167859.6
2) Right75826.9
3) Too much1415.0
8) Don't know2358.3
9) No answer50.2
Total2817100.0
92) Spending on space exploration (NATSPACY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little18012.8
2) Right53738.1
3) Too much58741.7
8) Don't know1017.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
93) Spending on the environment (NATENVIY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little87962.4
2) Right36826.1
3) Too much987.0
8) Don't know594.2
9) No answer40.3
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
94) Spending on health (NATHEALY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little97669.3
2) Right30621.7
3) Too much856.0
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
95) Spending on assistance to big cities (NATCITYY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little32423.0
2) Right48334.3
3) Too much35725.4
8) Don't know23816.9
9) No answer60.4
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
96) Spending on law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little70650.1
2) Right53437.9
3) Too much1128.0
8) Don't know513.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
97) Spending on drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little73051.8
2) Right42230.0
3) Too much14210.1
8) Don't know1097.7
9) No answer50.4
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
98) Spending on education (NATEDUCY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little105374.8
2) Right27319.4
3) Too much624.4
8) Don't know171.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
99) Spending on assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little42530.2
2) Right52237.1
3) Too much28019.9
8) Don't know17212.2
9) No answer90.6
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
100) Spending on national defense (NATARMSY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little35124.9
2) Right61843.9
3) Too much34824.7
8) Don't know876.2
9) No answer40.3
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
101) Spending on assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little1097.7
2) Right32723.2
3) Too much89863.8
8) Don't know715.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
102) Spending on assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little87261.9
2) Right34024.1
3) Too much15110.7
8) Don't know412.9
9) No answer40.3
Missing1409
Total1408100.0
103) Respondents asked to place themselves on a scale: From 1) Government should do something to reduce income differences between rich and poor; to 7) Government should not concern itself with income differences. (EQWLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Government should 130115.9
2) 221711.4
3) 329415.5
4) 437419.7
5) 525813.6
6) 61608.4
7) Government should not 724512.9
8) Don't know382.0
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
104) Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low? (TAX)
 TOTAL%
1) Too high117863.3
2) About right57631.0
3) Too low170.9
4) R pays no income tax00.0
8) Don't know744.0
9) No answer160.9
Missing956
Total1861100.0
105) Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak138174.2
2) Not allowed45024.2
8) Don't know251.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
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106) Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLATH)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach104155.9
5) Not allowed72539.0
8) Don't know884.7
9) No answer70.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
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107) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor52628.3
2) Not favor126267.8
8) Don't know673.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
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108) 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/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak112160.2
2) Not allowed70738.0
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer90.5
Missing956
Total1861100.0
109) Should a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLRAC)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach85646.0
5) Not allowed92449.7
8) Don't know683.7
9) No answer130.7
Missing956
Total1861100.0
110) If some people in your community suggested that a book, written by a racist, which said Blacks are inferior should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor61933.3
2) Not favor116962.8
8) Don't know623.3
9) No answer110.6
Missing956
Total1861100.0
111) Suppose an admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak121665.3
2) Not allowed58531.4
8) Don't know542.9
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
112) Suppose an admitted Communist is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, fired67936.5
5) Not fired104756.3
8) Don't know1256.7
9) No answer100.5
Missing956
Total1861100.0
113) Suppose an admitted Communist 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%
1) Favor56930.6
2) Not favor122365.7
8) Don't know623.3
9) No answer70.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
114) 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/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak117263.0
2) Not allowed64334.6
8) Don't know412.2
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
115) Should a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMIL)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach89047.8
5) Not allowed87947.2
8) Don't know844.5
9) No answer80.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
116) Suppose a person wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book be removed from the public library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor60332.4
2) Not favor118763.8
8) Don't know653.5
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
117) Consider 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%
1) Yes, allowed to speak149480.3
2) Not allowed30516.4
8) Don't know563.0
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
118) Should an admitted homosexual be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach141175.8
5) Not allowed36819.8
8) Don't know764.1
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
119) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by a homosexual in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor47625.6
2) Not favor131970.9
8) Don't know613.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
120) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor176462.6
2) Oppose80128.4
8) Don't know2288.1
9) No answer240.9
Total2817100.0
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%
1) Favor147979.5
2) Oppose33217.8
8) Don't know462.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing956
Total1861100.0
122) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too harshly2097.4
2) Not harshly enough191367.9
3) About right43615.5
8) Don't know2408.5
9) No answer190.7
Total2817100.0
123) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Should59731.5
2) Should not118362.4
8) Don't know1115.9
9) No answer50.3
Missing921
Total1896100.0
124) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes66835.6
2) No108657.9
8) Don't know1156.1
9) No answer80.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
125) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant152154.0
2) Catholic67924.1
3) Jewish632.2
4) None39814.1
5) Other421.5
6) Buddhism170.6
7) Hinduism80.3
8) Other Eastern10.0
9) Moslem/Islam120.4
10) Orthodox-Christian120.4
11) Christian391.4
12) Native American40.1
13) Nondenominational170.6
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer30.1
Total2817100.0
126) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total152434.4221.30
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127) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 20 on the ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total303110.11225.00
128) If Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox34.5
2) Conservative1116.7
3) Reform2842.4
4) None of these1116.7
9) No answer1319.7
Missing2751
Total66100.0
129) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist80528.6
2) Moderate101736.1
3) Liberal81328.9
9) No answer and excluded1826.5
Total2817100.0
130) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
0) Never58320.7
1) Less than once a year2197.8
2) About once or twice a year33411.9
3) Several times a year36913.1
4) About once a month1977.0
5) 2-3 times a month2217.8
6) Nearly every week1314.7
7) Every week48817.3
8) Several time a week1956.9
9) Don't know, No answer802.8
Total2817100.0
131) Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference). (RELITEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong93833.3
2) Not very strong95734.0
3) Somewhat strong28710.2
4) No religion39914.2
8) Don't know361.3
9) No answer2007.1
Total2817100.0
132) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes168772.4
2) No37716.2
8) Undecided24410.5
9) No answer231.0
Missing486
Total2331100.0
133) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day37626.9
2) Once a day40228.8
3) Several times a week19614.0
4) Once a week906.4
5) Less than once a week30922.1
6) Never120.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
134) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant161057.2
2) Catholic84430.0
3) Jewish642.3
4) None1926.8
5) Other180.6
6) Buddhism150.5
7) Hinduism70.2
8) Other Eastern20.1
9) Moslem/Islam70.2
10) Orthodox-Christian130.5
11) Christian210.7
12) Native American60.2
13) Inter-Nondenomenational40.1
99) No answer140.5
Total2817100.0
135) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162432.2720.58
136) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 20 on the ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total297147.54286.53
137) If Jewish: Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox22.6
2) Conservative1924.4
3) Reform2025.6
4) None of these1114.1
9) No answer2633.3
Missing2739
Total78100.0
138) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in (FUND16)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist89831.9
2) Moderate113240.2
3) Liberal66023.4
9) No answer1274.5
Total2817100.0
139) 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%
1) Approve68836.7
2) Disapprove108757.9
8) No opinion945.0
9) No answer80.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
140) Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men. (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Actual word78333.6
2) Inspired word108446.5
3) Ancient book36115.5
4) Other231.0
8) Don't know713.0
9) No answer90.4
Missing486
Total2331100.0
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141) Where would you place your image of the world on the following scale: From 1) The world is basically filled with evil and sin; to 7) There is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness. (WORLD1)
 TOTAL%
1) 1-World evil713.8
2) 2743.9
3) 31357.2
4) 450326.8
5) 546524.8
6) 632717.4
7) 7-Much goodness27814.8
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer201.1
Missing940
Total1877100.0
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142) Do you think there should be laws against marriages between (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) and whites? (RACMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1729.8
2) No152587.1
8) Don't know472.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing1067
Total1750100.0
143) (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) shouldn't push themselves where they're not wanted. (RACPUSH)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly26915.4
2) Agree slightly40323.0
3) Disagree slightly37921.7
4) Disagree strongly58233.3
8) No opinion1045.9
9) No answer130.7
Missing1067
Total1750100.0
144) Before 1978 asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes179163.6
2) No83129.5
8) Don't know1505.3
9) No answer451.6
Total2817100.0
145) Do you favor or oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favors20110.7
2) Not strongly favors1306.9
3) Not strongly opposes48025.6
4) Strongly opposes93349.7
8) Don't know1196.3
9) No answer140.7
Missing940
Total1877100.0
146) 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%
1) Agree strongly79842.5
2) Agree somewhat52427.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree20410.9
4) Disagree somewhat1689.0
5) Disagree strongly1317.0
8) Don't know392.1
9) No answer130.7
Missing940
Total1877100.0
147) In the past few years, do you think conditions for black people have improved, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (BLKSIMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved116862.2
2) Gotten worse1065.6
3) Stayed about the same53928.7
8) Don't know603.2
9) No answer40.2
Missing940
Total1877100.0
148) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close1307.0
2) 2542.9
3) 3834.5
4) 4733.9
5) Neither one feeling nor the other75140.4
6) 61528.2
7) 720811.2
8) 81156.2
9) Very close24613.2
98) Don't know181.0
99) No answer311.7
Missing956
Total1861100.0
149) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close321.7
2) 2181.0
3) 3181.0
4) 4291.6
5) Neither one feeling nor the other51127.5
6) 6844.5
7) 723512.6
8) 824713.3
9) Very close59131.8
98) Don't know100.5
99) No answer864.6
Missing956
Total1861100.0
150) 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 happy88131.3
2) Pretty happy160356.9
3) Not too happy29310.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer391.4
Total2817100.0
151) If currently married: Taking things all together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy78961.7
2) Pretty happy43433.9
3) Not too happy413.2
8) Don't know60.5
9) No answer90.7
Missing1538
Total1279100.0
152) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent70230.0
2) Good110347.2
3) Fair39416.8
4) Poor1255.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer130.6
Missing478
Total2339100.0
153) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Exciting85345.8
2) Routine89548.1
3) Dull904.8
8) No opinion160.9
9) No answer70.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
154) Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? (HELPFUL)
 TOTAL%
1) Try to be helpful86645.7
2) Just look out for themselves85144.9
3) Depends1668.8
8) Don't know100.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing921
Total1896100.0
155) Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? (FAIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Would take advantage of you71837.9
2) Would try to be fair97351.3
3) Depends1729.1
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
156) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted66234.9
2) Can't be too careful109357.6
3) Other, depends1246.5
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
157) Confidence? Banks and financial institutions. (CONFINAN)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal55129.1
2) Only some102454.0
3) Hardly any26614.0
8) Don't know462.4
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
158) Confidence? Major companies. (CONBUS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal52827.8
2) Only some107756.8
3) Hardly any20710.9
8) Don't know774.1
9) No answer70.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
159) Confidence? Organized religion. (CONCLERG)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal51927.4
2) Only some93449.3
3) Hardly any35618.8
8) Don't know814.3
9) No answer60.3
Missing921
Total1896100.0
160) CONFIDENCE? Education. (CONEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal50726.7
2) Only some106856.3
3) Hardly any29415.5
8) Don't know201.1
9) No answer70.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
161) Confidence? Executive branch of the federal government. (CONFED)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal24913.1
2) Only some92448.7
3) Hardly any63233.3
8) Don't know824.3
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
162) Confidence? Organized labor. (CONLABOR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal23912.6
2) Only some96250.7
3) Hardly any50026.4
8) Don't know1859.8
9) No answer100.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
163) Confidence? Press. (CONPRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal19110.1
2) Only some87946.4
3) Hardly any76740.5
8) Don't know482.5
9) No answer110.6
Missing921
Total1896100.0
164) Confidence? Medicine. (CONMEDIC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal82543.5
2) Only some85645.1
3) Hardly any1799.4
8) Don't know271.4
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
165) Confidence? TV (CONTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1859.8
2) Only some88146.5
3) Hardly any78841.6
8) Don't know311.6
9) No answer110.6
Missing921
Total1896100.0
166) Confidence? U.S. Supreme Court. (CONJUDGE)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal60131.7
2) Only some93249.2
3) Hardly any23912.6
8) Don't know1166.1
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
167) Confidence? Scientific Community. (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal77941.1
2) Only some81943.2
3) Hardly any1417.4
8) Don't know1497.9
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
168) Confidence? Congress. (CONLEGIS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal22712.0
2) Only some104455.1
3) Hardly any53228.1
8) Don't know854.5
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
169) Confidence? Military. (CONARMY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal72738.3
2) Only some90747.8
3) Hardly any1849.7
8) Don't know683.6
9) No answer100.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
170) Importance of learned quality for a child: A. To obey (OBEY)
 TOTAL%
1) First38920.5
2) Second23012.1
3) Third29915.8
4) Fourth66234.9
5) Fifth28314.9
9) No answer331.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
171) Importance of learned quality for a child: B. To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
 TOTAL%
1) First90.5
2) Second261.4
3) Third713.7
4) Fourth33517.7
5) Fifth142275.0
9) No answer331.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
172) Importance of learned quality for a child: C. To think for himself or herself (THNKSELF)
 TOTAL%
1) First90347.6
2) Second35518.7
3) Third26714.1
4) Fourth26614.0
5) Fifth723.8
9) No answer331.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
173) Importance of learned quality for a child: D. To work hard (WORKHARD)
 TOTAL%
1) First31516.6
2) Second66234.9
3) Third59631.4
4) Fourth25613.5
5) Fifth341.8
9) No answer331.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
174) Importance of learned quality for a child: E. To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) First24713.0
2) Second59031.1
3) Third63033.2
4) Fourth34418.1
5) Fifth522.7
9) No answer331.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
175) How often: Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day1809.6
2) Once or twice a week49226.2
3) Several times a month36919.7
4) About once a month29115.5
5) Several times a year33417.8
6) About once a year1065.6
7) Never924.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer100.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
176) How often: Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day975.2
2) Once or twice a week31316.7
3) Several times a month20611.0
4) About once a month25513.6
5) Several times a year22011.7
6) About once a year19710.5
7) Never57330.5
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer70.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
177) HOW OFTEN: Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day693.7
2) Once or twice a week35719.0
3) Several times a month37920.2
4) About once a month40121.4
5) Several times a year33818.0
6) About once a year1377.3
7) Never1819.6
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer80.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
178) How often: Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day201.1
2) Once or twice a week1427.6
3) Several times a month1407.5
4) About once a month1809.6
5) Several times a year22311.9
6) About once a year23312.4
7) Never92249.1
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
179) 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%
1) A good idea96250.7
2) Bad idea59231.2
3) Depends31316.5
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
180) Thinking about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off -- very likely, fairly likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (JOBLOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely443.5
2) Fairly likely534.2
3) Not too likely27021.5
4) Not at all likely86068.5
8) Don't know191.5
9) No answer100.8
Missing1561
Total1256100.0
181) 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 easy at all? (JOBFIND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very easy46136.7
2) Somewhat easy40232.0
3) Not easy at all36028.7
8) Don't know231.8
9) No answer100.8
Missing1561
Total1256100.0
182) 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%
1) Very satisfied98143.1
2) Moderately satisfied91840.4
3) A little dissatisfied1868.2
4) Very dissatisfied773.4
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer1054.6
Missing542
Total2275100.0
183) 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%
1) Continue to work83365.4
2) Stop working41232.4
8) Don't know221.7
9) No answer60.5
Missing1544
Total1273100.0
184) 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 class1425.0
2) Working class128045.4
3) Middle class127345.2
4) Upper class1083.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer120.4
Total2817100.0
185) In our society there are groups which tend to be towards the top and those that are towards the bottom. Here we have a scale that runs from top to bottom. Where would you put yourself on this scale? (RANK)
 TOTAL%
1) Top 1332.6
2) 2332.6
3) 31179.2
4) 417413.7
5) 535227.7
6) 618814.8
7) 71179.2
8) 8645.0
9) 9241.9
10) Bottom 10181.4
98) Don't know70.6
99) No answer14511.4
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
186) In our society there are groups which tend to be towards the top and those that are towards the bottom. Here we have a scale that runs from top to bottom. Where did you fit in ten years ago? (RANK10)
 TOTAL%
1) Top272.1
2) 2493.9
3) 31068.3
4) 413210.4
5) 523918.8
6) 619415.3
7) 714911.7
8) 813310.5
9) 9524.1
10) Bottom403.1
98) Don't know70.6
99) No answer14411.3
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
187) 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) Pretty well satisfied83429.6
2) More or less satisfied126144.8
3) Not satisfied at all70825.1
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer50.2
Total2817100.0
188) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better126344.8
2) Getting worse47416.8
3) Stayed the same106537.8
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer60.2
Total2817100.0
189) 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 average1655.9
2) Below average61521.8
3) Average135448.1
4) Above average56220.0
5) Far above average873.1
8) Don't know291.0
9) No answer50.2
Total2817100.0
190) Do you (does your [spouse]) have a supervisor on (your, his, her) job to whom you are (he, she, is) directly responsible? (WKSUB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes109681.2
2) No21315.8
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer382.8
Missing1467
Total1350100.0
191) If yes: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes86776.5
4) No20918.4
8) Don't know80.7
9) No answer504.4
Missing1683
Total1134100.0
192) In your (spouse's) job, (do you, does he, she) supervise anyone who is directly responsible to (you, him, her)? (WKSUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50437.3
2) No75555.9
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer826.1
Missing1467
Total1350100.0
193) If yes: Do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes18130.9
4) No31052.9
8) Don't know61.0
9) No answer8915.2
Missing2231
Total586100.0
194) At any time during the last ten years, have you been unemployed and looking for work for as long as a month? (UNEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56130.2
2) No127868.8
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer110.6
Missing959
Total1858100.0
195) Do you (or your [spouse]) belong to a labor union? (Who?) (UNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent belongs21011.1
2) Yes, spouse belongs774.1
3) Yes, both belong241.3
4) No neither belong157783.2
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
196) 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%
1) Hard work most important119464.2
2) Hard work, luck equally important45124.2
3) Luck most important19310.4
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer100.5
Missing956
Total1861100.0
197) 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%
1) Much better64634.1
2) Somewhat better57930.5
3) About the same39620.9
4) Somewhat worse1789.4
5) Much worse573.0
8) Don't know372.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing921
Total1896100.0
198) 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%
1) Much better53228.1
2) Somewhat better55329.2
3) About the same30115.9
4) Somewhat worse1387.3
5) Much worse542.8
6) No children24112.7
8) Don't know673.5
9) No answer100.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
199) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree40321.5
2) Disagree132770.7
8) Not sure1337.1
9) No answer140.7
Missing940
Total1877100.0
200) Legal abortion: If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes139775.1
2) No37720.3
8) Don't know834.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing956
Total1861100.0
201) Legal abortion: If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72038.7
2) No105056.4
8) Don't know854.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
202) Legal abortion: If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes158084.9
2) No20511.0
8) Don't know723.9
9) No answer40.2
Missing956
Total1861100.0
203) Legal abortion: If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74940.2
2) No102455.0
8) Don't know814.4
9) No answer70.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
204) Legal abortion: If she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes140975.7
2) No34018.3
8) Don't know1065.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
205) Legal abortion: If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes69137.1
2) No107657.8
8) Don't know884.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
206) Legal abortion: If the women wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70537.9
2) No106357.1
8) Don't know874.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
207) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
 TOTAL%
0) None241.3
1) One643.4
2) Two94650.4
3) Three43923.4
4) Four1538.2
5) Five140.7
6) Six70.4
7) Seven or more20.1
8) As many as you want1347.1
9) No answer, Don't know945.0
Missing940
Total1877100.0
208) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve? (PILLOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree52528.0
2) Agree56029.8
3) Disagree36219.3
4) Strongly disagree37920.2
8) Don't know452.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
209) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) For159284.8
2) Against23212.4
8) Don't know442.3
9) No answer90.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
210) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Easier44223.5
2) More difficult91248.6
3) Stay as is41021.8
8) Don't know1055.6
9) No answer80.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
211) 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%
1) Always wrong50226.7
2) Almost always wrong1578.4
3) Wrong only sometimes38420.5
4) Not wrong at all74939.9
8) Don't know754.0
9) No answer100.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
212) What if they are in their early teens, say 14 to 16 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%
1) Always wrong133771.2
2) Almost always wrong28014.9
3) Wrong only sometimes1648.7
4) Not wrong at all643.4
8) Don't know271.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
213) What is your opinion about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner -- is it always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (XMARSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong144877.8
2) Almost always wrong19810.6
3) Wrong only sometimes1307.0
4) Not wrong at all472.5
8) Don't know321.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
214) What about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex -- do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (HOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong99753.6
2) Almost always wrong764.1
3) Wrong only sometimes1357.3
4) Not wrong at all48926.3
8) Don't know1538.2
9) No answer110.6
Missing956
Total1861100.0
215) Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. (PORNLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be laws against the distribution of whatever the age67035.3
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18113659.9
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography593.1
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer100.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
216) Have you seen an x-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45624.1
2) No142975.4
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer60.3
Missing921
Total1896100.0
217) 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%
1) Strongly agree58831.3
2) Agree78041.6
3) Disagree32817.5
4) Strongly disagree1447.7
8) Don't know331.8
9) No answer40.2
Missing940
Total1877100.0
218) 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%
1) Yes120564.2
2) No56530.1
8) Don't know1005.3
9) No answer70.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
219) Person has right to end own life if this person has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes102554.6
2) No74539.7
8) Don't know1015.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
220) Person has right to end own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1638.7
2) No167989.5
8) Don't know311.7
9) No answer40.2
Missing940
Total1877100.0
221) Person has right to end own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1538.2
2) No168189.6
8) Don't know382.0
9) No answer50.3
Missing940
Total1877100.0
222) Person has right to end own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30716.4
2) No149479.6
8) Don't know693.7
9) No answer70.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
223) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120163.3
2) No61332.3
8) Not sure653.4
9) No answer170.9
Missing921
Total1896100.0
224) Approve policeman striking citizen who: had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1156.1
2) No173891.7
8) Not sure321.7
9) No answer110.6
Missing921
Total1896100.0
225) Approve policeman striking citizen who: was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1085.7
2) No174792.1
8) Not sure291.5
9) No answer120.6
Missing921
Total1896100.0
226) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes125966.4
2) No53528.2
8) Not sure894.7
9) No answer130.7
Missing921
Total1896100.0
227) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes169489.3
2) No1598.4
8) Not sure351.8
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
228) Is there any area right around here -- that is, within a mile -- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72539.0
2) No110659.4
8) Don't know251.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
229) Do you happen to have in your home (if house: or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60332.4
2) No123166.1
3) Refused231.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing956
Total1861100.0
230) If yes (owngun?): Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? (Each coded as separate question) (PISTOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36419.6
2) No145978.4
3) Refused231.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer140.8
Missing956
Total1861100.0
231) Own gun?: Is it a shotgun? (SHOTGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34318.4
2) No148179.6
3) Refused231.2
9) No answer140.8
Missing956
Total1861100.0
232) Own gun?: Is it a rifle? (RIFLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36419.6
2) No145978.4
3) Refused231.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer140.8
Missing956
Total1861100.0
233) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41666.0
2) No18729.7
3) Refused233.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer40.6
Missing2187
Total630100.0
234) Do you (or does your husband/wife) go hunting? (HUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent does21611.6
2) Yes, spouse does794.2
3) Yes, both do251.3
4) No neither R nor spouse hunts153682.5
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
235) 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%
1) Every day69837.3
2) A few times a week45924.5
3) Once a week27714.8
4) Less than once a week27714.8
5) Never1628.6
9) No answer00.0
Missing944
Total1873100.0
236) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
 TOTAL%
0) 01075.7
1) 138020.2
2) 251027.2
3) 331016.5
4) 423312.4
5) 5955.1
6) 6643.4
7) 7181.0
8) 8472.5
10) 10241.3
11) 1140.2
12) 12211.1
13) 1310.1
14) 1420.1
15) 1570.4
20) 2030.2
21) 2110.1
24) 2420.1
98) Don't know30.2
99) No answer452.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
237) Do you have a telephone? May I have your name and telephone number ... Is this phone located in your own home? (PHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) No phone number913.2
2) Refused phone number943.3
3) If telephone number is given is this phone located in home: Yes253289.9
4) If telephone number is given is this phone located in home: No933.3
5) Location not given40.1
9) No answer30.1
Total2817100.0
238) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly and interested197870.2
2) Cooperative but not particularly interested64923.0
3) Impatient and restless1264.5
4) Hostile120.4
9) No answer521.8
Total2817100.0
239) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair or poor? (COMPREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Good230982.0
2) Fair39113.9
3) Poor682.4
9) No answer491.7
Total2817100.0
240) Form number (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard (Form 1)140950.0
2) Variant (Form 2)140850.0
Total2817100.0
241) Agree or disagree?: a working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (FECHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37620.0
2) Agree75240.1
3) Disagree54028.8
4) Strongly disagree1789.5
8) Don't know221.2
9) No answer90.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
242) Agree or disagree?: A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1759.3
2) Agree68236.3
3) Disagree76140.5
4) Strongly disagree18810.0
8) Don't know563.0
9) No answer150.8
Missing940
Total1877100.0
243) Agree or disagree?: 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%
1) Strongly agree20410.9
2) Agree53128.3
3) Disagree73138.9
4) Strongly disagree33818.0
8) Don't know532.8
9) No answer201.1
Missing940
Total1877100.0
244) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . A. Mainly due to discrimination? (RACDIF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68536.5
2) No106256.6
8) Don't know1216.4
9) No answer90.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
245) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . B. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) have less in-born ability to learn? (RACDIF2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22712.1
2) No157383.8
8) Don't know683.6
9) No answer90.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
246) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . C. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (RACDIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes84545.0
2) No94850.5
8) Don't know743.9
9) No answer100.5
Missing940
Total1877100.0
247) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . D. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) just don't have the motivation or will power to pull themselves up out of poverty? (RACDIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes84545.0
2) No88447.1
8) Don't know1306.9
9) No answer181.0
Missing940
Total1877100.0
248) Place self on scale: 1) I strongly agree the government should improve living standards; To 5) I strongly agree that people should take care of themselves. (HELPPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Government26313.9
2) 223712.5
3) Agree with both78641.5
4) 430916.3
5) People22712.0
8) Don't know653.4
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
249) Scale on how many things the government does: 1) I strongly agree that government should do more; To 2) I strongly agree that the government is doing too much. (HELPNOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government do more21311.2
2) 222611.9
3) Agree with both70937.4
4) 433117.5
5) Government doing too much31316.5
8) Don't know955.0
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
250) Scale on government covering medical costs: 1) I strongly agree it is the responsibility of government to help; To 5) I strongly agree people should take care of themselves. (HELPSICK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help53928.4
2) 240221.2
3) Agree with both58630.9
4) 419410.2
5) People take care1095.7
8) Don't know573.0
9) No answer90.5
Missing921
Total1896100.0
251) Scale on government helping blacks: 1) I strongly agree the government is obligated to help blacks; To 5) I strongly agree that government shouldn't give special treatment. (HELPBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help1769.3
2) 21739.1
3) Agree with both59831.5
4) 436119.0
5) No special treatment49225.9
8) Don't know814.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing921
Total1896100.0
252) Which statement comes closest to expressing what you believe about God: don't believe in God; don't know and no way to find out; believe in higher power; believe in God sometimes; some doubts, but believe in God; no doubts about God's existence. (GOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Don't believe332.6
2) Don't know493.8
3) Higher power836.5
4) Believe sometimes413.2
5) Believe with doubts19215.0
6) No doubts76660.0
8) Don't know463.6
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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253) Number of members in congregation (NUMCONG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19652,854.604,065.33
254) Do you have any children older than 5? (KID5UP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes172161.1
2) No109338.8
9) No answer30.1
Total2817100.0
255) Do/did all of your children attend public school for all of their elementary and high school education? (PUBSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes144583.8
2) No25815.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer191.1
Missing1093
Total1724100.0
256) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Home schooling (HOMESCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes238.3
2) No22681.6
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
257) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Catholic school (CATHSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11541.5
2) No13448.4
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
258) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Christian school (not Catholic) (CHRISSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5018.1
2) No19971.8
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
259) If children attended Christian school: What denomination or church was/is this school affiliated with? (DENOMSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist1316.7
2) Christian Reform11.3
3) Christian Science11.3
4) Episcopal22.6
6) Lutheran67.7
7) Missouri Synod Lutheran11.3
8) Non-Denominational33.8
9) Southern Baptist11.3
10) Seventh Day Adventist11.3
11) Valley Christian11.3
98) Don't know45.1
99) No answer4456.4
Missing2739
Total78100.0
260) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Other church-affiliated school (not Christian) (RELSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82.9
2) No24187.0
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
261) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Private non-religious school (PRIVSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4717.0
2) No20272.9
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
262) Which types of school do/did your children attend: Other (OTHSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes207.2
2) No22982.7
9) No answer2810.1
Missing2540
Total277100.0
263) If Catholic: I could be just as happy in some other church, it wouldn't have to be Catholic. (OTHCHRCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly588.5
2) Agree23634.6
3) Disagree19528.6
4) Disagree strongly11617.0
8) Don't know547.9
9) No answer233.4
Missing2135
Total682100.0
264) If Catholic: How a person lives is more important than whether or not he or she is Catholic. (IMPLIVES)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly23834.9
2) Agree32647.8
3) Disagree629.1
4) Disagree strongly101.5
8) Don't know223.2
9) No answer243.5
Missing2135
Total682100.0
265) If catholic: It's important to obey church teachings even if I don't understand them. (OBEYTCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly375.4
2) Agree22232.6
3) Disagree30044.0
4) Disagree strongly598.7
8) Don't know405.9
9) No answer243.5
Missing2135
Total682100.0
266) How do you rate how your local church does each of the following? Would you say your local church does an excellent, very good, fair, or poor job of: -- Preaching? (PREACH)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent26026.4
2) Very good28028.4
3) Good24324.6
4) Fair616.2
5) Poor181.8
8) Don't know515.2
9) No answer737.4
Missing1831
Total986100.0
267) How do you rate how your local church does each of the following? Would you say your local church does an excellent, very good, fair, or poor job of: -- Respecting the rights of women (FERESPCT)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent28929.3
2) Very good27828.2
3) Good20821.1
4) Fair575.8
5) Poor131.3
8) Don't know676.8
9) No answer747.5
Missing1831
Total986100.0
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268) How do you rate how your local church does each of the following? Would you say your local church does an excellent, very good, fair, or poor job of: -- Sympathetic counseling (SYMPCOUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent25325.7
2) Very good26326.7
3) Good19720.0
4) Fair626.3
5) Poor151.5
8) Don't know12212.4
9) No answer747.5
Missing1831
Total986100.0
269) How do you rate how your local church does each of the following? Would you say your local church does an excellent, very good, fair, or poor job of: -- Working with young people (WRKYOUNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent30631.0
2) Very good27527.9
3) Good18919.2
4) Fair565.7
5) Poor131.3
8) Don't know727.3
9) No answer757.6
Missing1831
Total986100.0
270) How do you rate how your local church does each of the following? Would you say your local church does an excellent, very good, fair, or poor job of: -- Worship services (WORSHIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent29830.2
2) Very good28629.0
3) Good22422.7
4) Fair474.8
5) Poor70.7
8) Don't know505.1
9) No answer747.5
Missing1831
Total986100.0
271) Where would you rate the wealth of the following groups: Whites. (WLTHWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich1225.2
2) 225510.9
3) 367028.7
4) 497641.9
5) 51757.5
6) 6351.5
7) 7 Poor80.3
8) Don't know693.0
9) No answer210.9
Missing486
Total2331100.0
272) The wealth of Jews. (WLTHJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich1389.9
2) 228320.2
3) 332523.2
4) 432823.5
5) 5735.2
6) 6332.4
7) 7 Poor141.0
8) Don't know18813.4
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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273) The wealth of Blacks. (WLTHBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich70.3
2) 2321.4
3) 31456.2
4) 459325.4
5) 586237.0
6) 648020.6
7) 7 Poor1124.8
8) Don't know763.3
9) No answer241.0
Missing486
Total2331100.0
274) The wealth of Asian Americans. (WLTHASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich412.9
2) 214310.2
3) 327019.3
4) 447634.0
5) 519814.2
6) 6866.2
7) 7 Poor241.7
8) Don't know14610.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
275) The wealth of Hispanic Americans. (WLTHHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich80.6
2) 2271.9
3) 3805.7
4) 430321.7
5) 546133.0
6) 632623.3
7) 7 Poor755.4
8) Don't know1047.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
276) Do the people in the following groups tend to be hard working or do they tend to be lazy: Whites. (WORKWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard1707.3
2) 230513.1
3) 354823.5
4) 496641.4
5) 51817.8
6) 6472.0
7) 7 Lazy140.6
8) Don't know743.2
9) No answer261.1
Missing486
Total2331100.0
277) The work habits of Jews. (WORKJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard1299.2
2) 225318.1
3) 329421.0
4) 442630.5
5) 5715.1
6) 6261.9
7) 7 Lazy60.4
8) Don't know17712.7
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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278) The work habits of Blacks. (WORKBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard693.0
2) 21195.1
3) 330012.9
4) 496741.5
5) 545919.7
6) 62229.5
7) 7 Lazy793.4
8) Don't know913.9
9) No answer251.1
Missing486
Total2331100.0
279) The work habits of Asian Americans. (WORKASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard15210.9
2) 223817.0
3) 331222.3
4) 439228.0
5) 5956.8
6) 6312.2
7) 7 Lazy90.6
8) Don't know15310.9
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
280) The work habits of Hispanic Americans. (WORKHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard936.7
2) 214810.6
3) 323616.9
4) 450836.3
5) 518112.9
6) 6715.1
7) 7 Lazy251.8
8) Don't know1208.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
281) Do the people in the following groups tend to be violence prone or do they tend not to be prone to violence: Whites? (VIOLWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Violent493.5
2) 2614.4
3) 317412.4
4) 463645.5
5) 523016.5
6) 61369.7
7) 7 Not violent412.9
8) Don't know553.9
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
282) How violence prone are Jews? (VIOLJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Violent221.6
2) 2271.9
3) 3956.8
4) 450135.8
5) 523616.9
6) 623016.5
7) 7 Not violent886.3
8) Don't know18413.2
9) No answer151.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
283) How violence prone are Blacks? (VIOLBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Violent846.0
2) 218613.3
3) 335425.3
4) 449735.6
5) 51198.5
6) 6614.4
7) 7 Not violent241.7
8) Don't know584.1
9) No answer151.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
284) How violence prone are Asian Americans? (VIOLASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Violent261.9
2) 2423.0
3) 31379.8
4) 456540.4
5) 523216.6
6) 614510.4
7) 7 Not violent694.9
8) Don't know16812.0
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
285) How violence prone are Hispanic Americans? (VIOLHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Violent493.5
2) 21188.4
3) 330321.7
4) 455339.6
5) 51389.9
6) 6674.8
7) 7 Not violent271.9
8) Don't know1289.2
9) No answer151.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
286) Do the people in the following groups tend to be unintelligent or do they tend to be intelligent: Whites. (INTLWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent90.4
2) 2431.8
3) 3984.2
4) 490538.8
5) 559525.5
6) 637916.3
7) 7 Intelligent1847.9
8) Don't know944.0
9) No answer241.0
Missing486
Total2331100.0
287) The intelligence of Jews. (INTLJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent70.5
2) 2151.1
3) 3513.6
4) 449635.5
5) 529721.2
6) 624217.3
7) 7 Intelligent1178.4
8) Don't know15911.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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288) The intelligence of Blacks. (INTLBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent301.3
2) 21165.0
3) 333414.3
4) 4106545.7
5) 539116.8
6) 61596.8
7) 7 Intelligent1024.4
8) Don't know1094.7
9) No answer251.1
Missing486
Total2331100.0
289) The intelligence of Asian Americans. (INTLASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent70.5
2) 2362.6
3) 3866.2
4) 448734.8
5) 526919.2
6) 622816.3
7) 7 Intelligent1148.2
8) Don't know15711.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
290) The intelligence of Hispanic Americans. (INTLHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent130.9
2) 2795.7
3) 320814.9
4) 463645.5
5) 519614.0
6) 6715.1
7) 7 Intelligent503.6
8) Don't know1319.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
291) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Jews? (LIVEJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor17412.4
2) Favor29721.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose71351.0
4) Oppose966.9
5) Strongly oppose271.9
8) Don't know775.5
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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292) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor25811.1
2) Favor36615.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose103744.5
4) Oppose38416.5
5) Strongly oppose2279.7
8) Don't know321.4
9) No answer271.2
Missing486
Total2331100.0
293) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Asian Americans? (LIVEASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor15010.7
2) Favor23216.6
3) Neither favor nor oppose68048.6
4) Oppose17012.2
5) Strongly oppose745.3
8) Don't know785.6
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
294) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Hispanic Americans? (LIVEHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong favor1389.9
2) Favor23516.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose61243.8
4) Oppose26619.0
5) Strongly oppose785.6
8) Don't know533.8
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
295) 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%
1) Very much in favor41229.5
2) Somewhat favor29421.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose53738.4
4) Somewhat oppose715.1
5) Very much oppose231.6
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer483.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
296) How would you respond to a close relative marrying a Jewish person? (MARJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor24517.5
2) Favor24517.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose64946.4
4) Oppose1107.9
5) Strongly oppose664.7
8) Don't know705.0
9) No answer130.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
297) How would you respond to a close relative marrying a black person? (MARBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor41317.7
2) Favor27811.9
3) Neither favor nor oppose87537.5
4) Oppose30713.2
5) Strongly oppose40217.2
8) Don't know301.3
9) No answer261.1
Missing486
Total2331100.0
298) How would you respond to a close relative marrying an Asian American person? (MARASIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor20214.4
2) Favor23616.9
3) Neither favor nor oppose60943.6
4) Oppose15911.4
5) Strongly oppose1158.2
8) Don't know624.4
9) No answer151.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
299) How would you respond to a close relative marrying an Hispanic American person? (MARHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor24317.4
2) Favor22816.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose59742.7
4) Oppose15811.3
5) Strongly oppose1117.9
8) Don't know473.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
300) What about having a close relative marry a white person? Would you be very in 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%
1) Strongly favor69849.9
2) Favor15411.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose40529.0
4) Oppose292.1
5) Strongly oppose141.0
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer866.2
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
301) If employed: Are the people who work where you work all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (RACWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) All white31425.4
2) Mostly white57446.4
3) About half and half24219.6
4) Mostly black594.8
5) All Black80.6
8) Don't know151.2
9) No answer241.9
Missing1581
Total1236100.0
302) 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%
1) Very likely35118.9
2) Somewhat likely81643.8
3) Not very likely62933.8
8) Don't know341.8
9) No answer311.7
Missing956
Total1861100.0
303) Some people say that it is better for America if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct cultures. Others say that it is better if groups change so that they blend into the larger society as in the idea of a melting pot. Where do you place yourself on the following scale: From 1 racial and ethnic groups should maintain their distinct cultures; to 7 groups should change so that they blend into the larger society. (MELTPOT)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Maintain1208.6
2) 21329.4
3) 317312.4
4) 443831.3
5) 518513.2
6) 614010.0
7) 7 Blend in1379.8
8) Don't know624.4
9) No answer110.8
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
304) Do you think the number of immigrants from foreign countries who are permitted to come to the United States to live should be increased or decreased? (LETIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot503.6
2) Increased a little745.3
3) Same as now61243.8
4) Decreased a little28120.1
5) Decreased a lot30121.5
8) Don't know765.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
305) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Make it harder to keep the country united. (IMMUNITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely26819.2
2) Somewhat likely47333.8
3) Not to likely45432.5
4) Not at all likely1349.6
8) Don't know604.3
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
306) What do you think the chances are these days that a man won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified woman gets one instead? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely11712.3
2) Somewhat likely30231.8
3) Somewhat unlikely27028.5
4) Very unlikely15616.4
8) Don't know495.2
9) No answer555.8
Missing1868
Total949100.0
307) 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? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20021.6
2) Somewhat likely35738.5
3) Somewhat unlikely15316.5
4) Very unlikely606.5
8) Don't know293.1
9) No answer12913.9
Missing1889
Total928100.0
308) How much does respondent agree/disagree with the following statement: Because of past discrimination, employers should make special efforts to hire and promote qualified women. (FEHIRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15516.7
2) Agree36739.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree849.1
4) Disagree16017.2
5) Strongly disagree343.7
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer11412.3
Missing1889
Total928100.0
309) Whites committed to strong families: Where would you rate Whites in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to strong families. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks a commitment to strong families. (FAMWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to strong families1319.4
2) 227119.4
3) 331822.7
4) 443431.0
5) 51279.1
6) 6483.4
7) Lacks commitment to strong families100.7
8) Don't know473.4
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
310) Blacks committed to strong families: Where would you rate Blacks in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to strong families. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks a commitment to strong families. (FAMBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to strong families846.0
2) 214010.0
3) 322916.4
4) 445932.8
5) 523817.0
6) 61369.7
7) Lacks commitment to strong families412.9
8) Don't know594.2
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
311) Jews committed to strong families: Where would you rate Jews in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to strong families. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks a commitment to strong families. (FAMJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to strong families22516.1
2) 231022.2
3) 327920.0
4) 433123.7
5) 5503.6
6) 6141.0
7) Lacks commitment to strong families70.5
8) Don't know16812.0
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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312) Hispanics committed to strong families: Where would you rate Hispanics in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to strong families. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks a commitment to strong families. (FAMHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to strong families16711.9
2) 227619.7
3) 327619.7
4) 436926.4
5) 51188.4
6) 6362.6
7) Lacks commitment to strong families171.2
8) Don't know1258.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
313) Asians committed to strong families: Where would you rate Asians in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to strong families. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks a commitment to strong families. (FAMASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to strong families20614.7
2) 227719.8
3) 327419.6
4) 435025.0
5) 5694.9
6) 6181.3
7) Lacks commitment to strong families120.9
8) Don't know17812.7
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
314) Whites committed to fair and equal treatment of all: Where would you rate Whites in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. (FAIRWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to fair and equal treatment916.5
2) 218513.2
3) 327719.8
4) 443030.8
5) 520114.4
6) 6906.4
7) Lacks commitment to fair and equal treatment523.7
8) Don't know604.3
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
315) Blacks committed to fair and equal treatment of all: Where would you rate Blacks in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. (FAIRBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to fair and equal treatment664.7
2) 2876.2
3) 319914.2
4) 446233.0
5) 529821.3
6) 614310.2
7) Lacks commitment to fair and equal treatment584.1
8) Don't know735.2
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
316) Jews committed to fair and equal treatment of all: Where would you rate Jews in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. (FAIRJEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to fair and equal treatment634.5
2) 216611.9
3) 324417.5
4) 448134.4
5) 514410.3
6) 6574.1
7) Lacks commitment to fair and equal treatment372.6
8) Don't know19413.9
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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317) Hispanics committed to fair and equal treatment of all: Where would you rate Hispanics in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. (FAIRHSPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to fair and equal treatment493.5
2) 2946.7
3) 321115.1
4) 452237.3
5) 524717.7
6) 6805.7
7) Lacks commitment to fair and equal treatment332.4
8) Don't know15010.7
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
318) Asians committed to fair and equal treatment of all: Where would you rate Asians in general on this scale? A score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in the group have a commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group lacks commitment to the fair and equal treatment of all groups in society. (FAIRASNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Commitment to fair and equal treatment664.7
2) 21128.0
3) 319914.2
4) 451236.6
5) 519513.9
6) 6574.1
7) Lacks commitment to fair and equal treatment392.8
8) Don't know20614.7
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
319) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- English? (CONTENG)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution40128.7
2) Important contribution57741.3
3) Some contribution27119.4
4) Little positive contribution362.6
8) Don't know1037.4
9) No answer100.7
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
320) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Italians? (CONTITL)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution946.7
2) Important contribution57140.8
3) Some contribution52137.3
4) Little positive contribution735.2
8) Don't know1319.4
9) No answer80.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
321) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Chinese? (CONTCHN)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution956.8
2) Important contribution43030.8
3) Some contribution55039.3
4) Little positive contribution17112.2
8) Don't know14410.3
9) No answer80.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
322) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Jews? (CONTJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution14510.4
2) Important contribution58241.6
3) Some contribution44131.5
4) Little positive contribution725.2
8) Don't know15110.8
9) No answer70.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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323) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Blacks/African Americans? (CONTBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution1188.4
2) Important contribution54138.7
3) Some contribution49135.1
4) Little positive contribution14410.3
8) Don't know946.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
324) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Mexicans? (CONTMEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution523.7
2) Important contribution33423.9
3) Some contribution56940.7
4) Little positive contribution28820.6
8) Don't know14610.4
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
325) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Vietnamese? (CONTVN)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution332.4
2) Important contribution21615.5
3) Some contribution51737.0
4) Little positive contribution42130.1
8) Don't know20014.3
9) No answer110.8
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
326) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Cubans? (CONTCUBA)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution292.1
2) Important contribution19013.6
3) Some contribution48935.0
4) Little positive contribution48134.4
8) Don't know19714.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
327) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Irish? (CONTIRSH)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution1097.8
2) Important contribution55039.3
3) Some contribution48935.0
4) Little positive contribution987.0
8) Don't know14010.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
328) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Puerto Ricans? (CONTPR)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution352.5
2) Important contribution22416.0
3) Some contribution56340.3
4) Little positive contribution36926.4
8) Don't know19614.0
9) No answer110.8
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
329) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Japanese? (CONTJPN)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution1067.6
2) Important contribution44932.1
3) Some contribution48234.5
4) Little positive contribution19113.7
8) Don't know16211.6
9) No answer80.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
330) Since the beginning of our country, people of many different races, nationalities, and religions have come here and settled. As I name some of these groups please tell me if the group has made one of the most important positive contributions to this country, an important contribution, some contribution, or little positive contribution to this country? -- Muslims? (CONTMSLM)
 TOTAL%
1) Most important contribution322.3
2) Important contribution20214.4
3) Some contribution46233.0
4) Little positive contribution40629.0
8) Don't know28620.5
9) No answer100.7
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
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331) Can you speak a language other than English? (OTHLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36326.0
2) No103173.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
332) If more than one language other than English mentioned: What other language(s) do you speak? -- First response (OTHLANG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total36210.8718.15
333) If more than one language other than English mentioned: What other language(s) do you speak? -- Second response (OTHLANG2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9417.7523.63
334) If more than one language other than English mentioned: Which of these languages other than English do you speak most fluently? (OTHBEST)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8920.5428.48
335) If r speaks language in addition to English: How well do you speak that language? (SPKLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well13737.3
2) Well8523.2
3) Not well9225.1
4) Poorly4010.9
9) No answer133.5
Missing2450
Total367100.0
336) If r speaks language in addition to English: How often do you use that language in your everyday life? (USELANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Never7921.5
2) Less than once a week7319.9
3) Once a week287.6
4) Several times a week349.3
5) Once a day195.2
6) Several times a day12634.3
9) No answer82.2
Missing2450
Total367100.0
337) If more than one language (other than English) mentioned: Is that a language you first learned as a child at home, in school, or is it one that you learned elsewhere? (GETLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Childhood home18349.9
2) School11631.6
3) Elsewhere5815.8
9) No answer102.7
Missing2450
Total367100.0
338) Did/do one or both of your parents speak a language other than English at home? (PARLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36025.8
2) No101372.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer231.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
339) Did/do one or more of your grandparents speak a language other than English? (GRANLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54438.9
2) No75954.3
8) Don't know694.9
9) No answer261.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
340) How often do you hear languages other than English spoken in the local community where you live? (LANGCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Never38027.2
2) Less than once a week25118.0
3) Once a week14210.2
4) Several times a week25118.0
5) Once a day906.4
6) Several times a day25818.5
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer130.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
341) How often do you hear languages other than English spoken in the place where you work? (LANGWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never31033.2
2) Once a day10611.3
3) Several times a day20622.0
4) Less than once a week9510.2
5) Once a week828.8
6) Several times a week11712.5
8) Don't know80.9
9) No answer111.2
Missing1882
Total935100.0
342) Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, or do you oppose such a law? (ENGOFF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor101372.5
2) Oppose29421.0
8) Don't know825.9
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
343) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements: -- Children in the U.S. should learn a second language fluently before they finish high school. (TWOLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36225.9
2) Agree66547.6
3) Disagree29821.3
4) Strongly disagree423.0
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer40.3
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
344) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements: -- Bilingual education programs should be eliminated in American public schools. (NOBILING)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree805.7
2) Agree21815.6
3) Disagree66547.6
4) Strongly disagree38027.2
8) Don't know503.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
345) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: -- Speaking English as the common national language is what unites all Americans. (ENGUNITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree35425.3
2) Agree67047.9
3) Disagree28520.4
4) Strongly disagree372.6
8) Don't know453.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
346) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: -- Learning a foreign language is as valuable as learning math and science in school. (FORLANG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27819.9
2) Agree58341.7
3) Disagree42230.2
4) Strongly disagree705.0
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
347) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: -- English will be threatened if other languages are frequently used in large immigrant communities in the U.S. (ENGTHRTN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1208.6
2) Agree31822.7
3) Disagree69249.5
4) Strongly disagree21715.5
8) Don't know463.3
9) No answer50.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
348) Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: -- Election ballots should be printed in other languages in areas where lots of people don't speak English. (ENGVOTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22716.2
2) Agree66547.6
3) Disagree29321.0
4) Strongly disagree16611.9
8) Don't know412.9
9) No answer60.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
349) What about the number of immigrants from Latin America (that is, Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas)? Should it be increased a lot, increased a little, left the same as it is now, decreased a little, or decreased a lot? (LETINHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot412.9
2) Increased a little775.5
3) Left the same as it is now61544.0
4) Decreased a little27920.0
5) Decreased a lot30321.7
8) Don't know785.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
350) What about the number of immigrants from Asia? Should it be increased a lot, increased a little, left the same as it is now, decreased a little, or decreased a lot? (LETINASN)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot362.6
2) Increased a little795.7
3) Left the same as it is now62644.8
4) Decreased a little25918.5
5) Decreased a lot29921.4
8) Don't know956.8
9) No answer40.3
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
351) What about the number of immigrants from Europe? Should it be increased a lot, increased a little, left the same as it is now, decreased a little, or decreased a lot? (LETINEUR)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot402.9
2) Increased a little906.4
3) Left the same as it is now71751.3
4) Decreased a little22516.1
5) Decreased a lot23216.6
8) Don't know906.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
352) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? -- Higher economic growth. (IMMECON)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely15511.1
2) Somewhat likely48935.0
3) Not too likely51436.8
4) Not likely at all14610.4
8) Don't know876.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
353) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- Higher crime rates (IMMCRMUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely33223.7
2) Somewhat likely62945.0
3) Not too likely30521.8
4) Not likely at all513.6
8) Don't know725.2
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
354) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- Making the country more open to new ideas and cultures? (IMMNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely36225.9
2) Somewhat likely65847.1
3) Not too likely24017.2
4) Not likely at all765.4
8) Don't know533.8
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
355) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? -- People born in the U.S. losing their jobs? (IMMNOJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely35125.1
2) Somewhat likely45332.4
3) Not too likely40228.8
4) Not likely at all1359.7
8) Don't know483.4
9) No answer90.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
356) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? - Whites (USWHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398112.68218.76
357) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? -- Blacks/African-Americans (USBLK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total139892.34235.50
358) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? - Jews (USJEWS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398158.83344.41
359) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? - Hispanics (USHISP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398108.95274.38
360) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? -- Asian Americans (USASN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398117.36296.67
361) Just your best guess-what percentage of the United States population is each group? -- American Indians (USAMIND)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398119.79305.05
362) People may come from one racial group such as being White, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or American Indian, or people may come from two or more of these groups. What percent of people in the United States today do you think have parents or their ancestors from two or more racial groups? (USMIXED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398126.77270.81
363) In the next 25 years, which of these groups do you think will increase their share of the population by a lot, which will increase by a little, which will stay the same, which will decrease by a little, and which will decrease by a lot? - Whites (WHTCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased by a lot1158.2
2) Increased by a little38727.7
3) Stay the same46833.5
4) Decreased by a little30722.0
5) Decrease by a lot775.5
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer130.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
364) In the next 25 years, which of these groups do you think will increase their share of the population by a lot, which will increase by a little, which will stay the same, which will decrease by a little, and which will decrease by a lot? -- Blacks? (BLKCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased by a lot34424.6
2) Increased by a little62444.6
3) Stay the same30321.7
4) Decreased by a little604.3
5) Decrease by a lot141.0
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
365) In the next 25 years, which of these groups do you think will increase their share of the population by a lot, which will increase by a little, which will stay the same, which will decrease by a little, and which will decrease by a lot? - Jews (JEWSCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased by a lot503.6
2) Increased by a little32823.5
3) Stay the same69549.7
4) Decreased by a little16311.7
5) Decrease by a lot251.8
8) Don't know1248.9
9) No answer130.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
366) In the next 25 years, which of these groups do you think will increase their share of the population by a lot, which will increase by a little, which will stay the same, which will decrease by a little, and which will decrease by a lot? -- Hispanics or Latin Americans? (HISPCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased by a lot61844.2
2) Increased by a little53138.0
3) Stay the same1258.9
4) Decreased by a little302.1
5) Decrease by a lot161.1
8) Don't know654.6
9) No answer130.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
367) In the next 25 years, which of these groups do you think will increase their share of the population by a lot, which will increase by a little, which will stay the same, which will decrease by a little, and which will decrease by a lot? -- Asian Americans (ASNCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased by a lot26919.2
2) Increased by a little60743.4
3) Stay the same34124.4
4) Decreased by a little402.9
5) Decrease by a lot171.2
8) Don't know1107.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
368) When you think about these changes in the racial and ethnic make-up of the country in the next 25 years, do you think they will be a very good thing for the country, a good thing, neither good nor bad, a bad thing, or a very bad thing? (ETHCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good thing423.0
2) Good thing30121.5
3) Neither good nor bad73052.2
4) Bad thing19513.9
5) Very bad thing523.7
8) Don't know614.4
9) No answer171.2
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
369) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? - Whites (COMWHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398106.92192.36
370) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? -- Blacks/African-Americans (COMBLK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total139883.51241.15
371) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? - Jews (COMJEWS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398165.88363.92
372) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? - Hispanics (COMHISP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398103.92283.38
373) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? -- Asian Americans (COMASN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398107.87299.74
374) Just your best guess-what percentage of the people who live in your local community is each group? -- American Indians (COMAMIND)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1398120.65319.16
375) How many of the people who work where you work are Hispanic? Are all Hispanic, almost all Hispanic, most Hispanic, about half Hispanic, most not Hispanic, almost none Hispanic, or are none Hispanic? (HISPWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) All Hispanic80.9
2) Almost all Hispanic212.2
3) Most Hispanic242.6
4) About half Hispanic758.0
5) Most not Hispanic18019.2
6) Almost none Hispanic26928.7
7) None Hispanic33035.2
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer161.7
Missing1880
Total937100.0
376) Do you personally know any Whites? (KNWWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30886.8
2) No236.5
9) No answer246.8
Missing2462
Total355100.0
377) Do you personally know any Blacks? (KNWBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100583.9
2) No16914.1
9) No answer242.0
Missing1619
Total1198100.0
378) Do you personally know any Jews? (KNWJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes75255.2
2) No55941.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer503.7
Missing1455
Total1362100.0
379) Do you personally know any Hispanics? (KNWHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes88769.0
2) No34626.9
9) No answer524.0
Missing1532
Total1285100.0
380) Do you personally know any Asians? (KNWASN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes79358.1
2) No56441.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.5
Missing1452
Total1365100.0
381) If r personally knows any Whites: Do you know any of these Whites from when you went to school or college? (WHTSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18555.7
2) No11133.4
9) No answer3610.8
Missing2485
Total332100.0
382) If R personally knows any whites: Do you know any of these Whites from the community where you now live? (WHTCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23269.9
2) No6319.0
9) No answer3711.1
Missing2485
Total332100.0
383) If r personally knows any Whites: Do you know any of these Whites as a relative? (WHTREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13039.2
2) No16449.4
9) No answer3811.4
Missing2485
Total332100.0
384) If r personally knows any Whites: Do you know any of these Whites from the place where you work? (WHTWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18479.3
2) No177.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer3113.4
Missing2585
Total232100.0
385) If r personally knows any Whites: Are any or these Whites people that you feel close to? (WHTCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19057.2
2) No7322.0
8) Don't know92.7
9) No answer6018.1
Missing2485
Total332100.0
386) If R personally knows any Blacks: Do you know any of these Blacks from when you went to school or college? (BLKSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46945.6
2) No52450.9
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer333.2
Missing1788
Total1029100.0
387) If R personally knows any Blacks: Do you know any of these Blacks from the community where you now live? (BLKCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60959.2
2) No38537.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer343.3
Missing1788
Total1029100.0
388) If R personally knows any Blacks: Do you know any of these Blacks as a relative? (BLKREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10610.3
2) No88586.0
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer353.4
Missing1788
Total1029100.0
389) If R personally knows any Blacks: Do you know any of these Blacks from the place where you work? (BLKWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49467.2
2) No21128.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer293.9
Missing2082
Total735100.0
390) If R personally knows any Blacks: Are any of these Blacks people that you feel close to? (BLKCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51049.6
2) No41340.1
8) Don't know171.7
9) No answer898.6
Missing1788
Total1029100.0
391) If R personally knows any Jews: Do you know any of these Jews from when you went to school or college? (JEWSSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33141.3
2) No39148.8
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer749.2
Missing2015
Total802100.0
392) If R personally knows any Jews: Do you know any of these Jews from the community where you now live? (JEWSCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33441.6
2) No38147.5
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer8110.1
Missing2015
Total802100.0
393) If R personally knows any Jews: Do you know any of these Jews as a relative? (JEWSREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11714.6
2) No59874.6
8) Don't know50.6
9) No answer8210.2
Missing2015
Total802100.0
394) If R personally knows ANY Jews: Do you know any of these Jews from the place where you work? (JEWSWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25345.5
2) No22740.8
8) Don't know152.7
9) No answer6111.0
Missing2261
Total556100.0
395) If R personally knows any Jews: Are any of these Jews people that you feel close to? (JEWCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33041.1
2) No33041.1
8) Don't know192.4
9) No answer12315.3
Missing2015
Total802100.0
396) If R personally knows any Hispanics: Do you know any of these Hispanics from when you went to school or college? (HISPSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36939.3
2) No50153.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer667.0
Missing1878
Total939100.0
397) If R personally knows any Hispanics: Do you know any of these Hispanics from the community where you now live? (HISPCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50353.6
2) No36739.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer687.2
Missing1878
Total939100.0
398) If R personally knows any Hispanics: Do you know any of these Hispanics as a relative? (HISPREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14215.1
2) No72577.2
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer697.3
Missing1878
Total939100.0
399) If R personally knows any Hispanics: Do you know any of these Hispanics from the place where you work? (HISPWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42062.2
2) No20630.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer487.1
Missing2142
Total675100.0
400) If R personally knows any Hispanics: Are any of these Hispanics people that you feel close to? (HISPCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40142.7
2) No40843.5
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer12012.8
Missing1878
Total939100.0
401) If R personally knows any Asians: Do you know any of these Asians from when you went to school or college? (ASNSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29336.6
2) No47559.4
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer293.6
Missing2017
Total800100.0
402) If R personally knows any Asians: Do you know any of these Asians from the community where you now live? (ASNCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37647.0
2) No39148.9
8) Don't know20.3
9) No Answer313.9
Missing2017
Total800100.0
403) If R personally knows any Asians: Do you know any of these Asians as a relative? (ASNREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8110.1
2) No68685.8
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer313.9
Missing2017
Total800100.0
404) If R personally knows any Asians: Do you know any of these Asians from the place where you work? (ASNWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32354.3
2) No25042.0
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer203.4
Missing2222
Total595100.0
405) If R personally knows any Asians: Are any of these Asians people that you feel close to? (ASNCLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31539.4
2) No41051.3
8) Don't know91.1
9) No answer668.3
Missing2017
Total800100.0
406) Of these groups-whites, Blacks, Jews, Hispanics and Latin Americans, Asian Americans, if you had to say, which one (other than your own) do you feel you have the most in common with? (MOSTCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Whites28620.5
2) Blacks/African Americans21315.2
3) Jews18012.9
4) Hispanics19714.1
5) Asians997.1
6) Equal in common to all22115.8
7) Nothing in common with any976.9
8) Don't know755.4
9) No answer302.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
407) Of these groups-whites, Blacks, Jews, Hispanics and Latin Americans, Asian Americans, if you had to say, which one (other than your own) do you feel you have the least in common with? (LEASTCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Whites352.5
2) Blacks/African Americans21015.0
3) Jews17412.4
4) Hispanics17312.4
5) Asians42630.5
6) Equal in common to all16411.7
7) Nothing in common with any715.1
8) Don't know1077.7
9) No answer382.7
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
408) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 1 (NEIETH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian26619.0
2) Black23116.5
3) Hispanic15110.8
4) White51036.5
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house50.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer18112.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
409) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 2 (NEIETH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1289.2
2) Black26619.0
3) Hispanic15010.7
4) White62945.0
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house50.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16611.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
410) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: House 3 (NEIETH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1158.2
2) Black19113.7
3) Hispanic17112.2
4) White69950.0
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house70.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16111.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
411) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 4 (NEIETH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1097.8
2) Black22215.9
3) Hispanic17312.4
4) White66747.7
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house70.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16611.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
412) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 5 (NEIETH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian19614.0
2) Black22416.0
3) Hispanic16511.8
4) White57441.1
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house50.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer18012.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
413) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 6 (NEIETH6)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian18012.9
2) Black29821.3
3) Hispanic16111.5
4) White51436.8
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house70.5
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer18313.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
414) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 7 (NEIETH7)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian14910.7
2) Black22616.2
3) Hispanic17412.4
4) White62844.9
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16111.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
415) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- HOUSE 8 (NEIETH8)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1027.3
2) Black21415.3
3) Hispanic16311.7
4) White69849.9
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16111.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
416) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 9 (NEIETH9)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian16211.6
2) Black26018.6
3) Hispanic18413.2
4) White54939.3
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer18313.1
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
417) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 10 (NEIETH10)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian23516.8
2) Black26118.7
3) Hispanic17312.4
4) White48834.9
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer18012.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
418) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 11 (NEIETH11)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1349.6
2) Black27519.7
3) Hispanic19513.9
4) White57441.1
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house50.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16111.5
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
419) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 12 (NEIETH12)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian1128.0
2) Black21115.1
3) Hispanic15811.3
4) White69149.4
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house80.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16411.7
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
420) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 13 (NEIETH13)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian16711.9
2) Black19513.9
3) Hispanic20314.5
4) White60843.5
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer16511.8
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
421) Now I'd like you to imagine a neighborhood that had an ethnic and racial mix you personally would feel most comfortable in. Here is a blank neighborhood card, which depicts some houses that surround your own. Using the letters A for Asian, B for Black, H for Hispanic or Latin American and W for White, please put a letter in each of these houses to represent your preferred neighborhood where you would most like to live. Please be sure to fill in all of the houses: -- House 14 (NEIETH14)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian17612.6
2) Black26619.0
3) Hispanic18313.1
4) White53238.1
5) Doesn't matter, Doesn't care, Race not important473.4
6) Rural, No neighbors50.4
7) Mixed race, Two or more races in one house60.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer18112.9
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
422) Was the high school/last school you attended all white, mostly white, about half white and half other races, mostly other races, or all other races? (HSWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) All white28620.5
2) Mostly white44431.8
3) About half white and half other races15911.4
4) Mostly other races453.2
5) All other races553.9
6) Not all white35825.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer513.6
Missing1419
Total1398100.0
423) Besides Whites, what was the largest racial group in your high school/the last school you attended-Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, or American Indians? (HSETH)
 TOTAL%
1) Blacks/African-Americans60654.5
2) Hispanics22320.1
3) Asians1069.5
4) American Indians282.5
5) All, Mixed50.5
6) Two or more groups30.3
8) Don't know665.9
9) No answer746.7
Missing1706
Total1111100.0
424) Do you personally ever use a computer at home, at work, or at some other location? (COMPUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes136057.6
2) No99342.0
9) No answer100.4
Missing454
Total2363100.0
425) Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web in your home through Web TV? (WEBTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes232.3
2) No97096.7
9) No answer101.0
Missing1814
Total1003100.0
426) About how many minutes per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 0107877.4
1) 170.5
2) 280.6
3) 320.1
5) 5231.7
6) 620.1
7) 720.1
10) 10282.0
12) 1210.1
15) 15231.7
16) 1620.1
20) 20241.7
25) 2510.1
30) 301047.5
35) 3530.2
40) 4080.6
45) 4530.2
50) 5010.1
59) 5910.1
98) Don't know40.3
99) No answer684.9
Missing1424
Total1393100.0
427) About how many hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILHR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total139354.80220.59
428) Other than for e-mail, do you ever use the Internet or World Wide Web? (USEWWW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100071.8
2) No33924.3
9) No answer543.9
Missing1424
Total1393100.0
429) Not counting e-mail, about how many hours per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWHR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total105458.01223.14
430) Not counting e-mail, about how many minutes per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 080276.1
1) 190.9
2) 2141.3
3) 370.7
4) 430.3
5) 5121.1
7) 710.1
10) 10171.6
12) 1210.1
15) 15181.7
20) 20131.2
25) 2510.1
30) 30858.1
40) 4010.1
42) 4210.1
45) 45100.9
50) 5020.2
55) 5510.1
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer555.2
Missing1763
Total1054100.0
431) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (Hours per week) (CHATHR)
 TOTAL%
0) 048565.3
1) 1496.6
2) 2354.7
3) 3152.0
4) 4101.3
5) 5172.3
6) 691.2
7) 730.4
8) 820.3
9) 930.4
10) 10121.6
11) 1110.1
12) 1230.4
13) 1310.1
15) 1530.4
19) 1910.1
20) 2020.3
32) 3210.1
37) 3710.1
75) 7510.1
998) Don't know30.4
999) No answer8611.6
Missing2074
Total743100.0
432) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (Minutes per week) (CHATMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 059780.3
1) 110.1
3) 310.1
5) 530.4
10) 1070.9
15) 1570.9
20) 2050.7
30) 30334.4
98) Don't know30.4
99) No answer8611.6
Missing2074
Total743100.0
433) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a direct link from your starting page (the page that you see when you go onto the Web.) (DRCTLINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10614.3
2) Less than half of the time15621.0
3) About half of the time9713.1
4) More than half of the time8211.1
5) Almost always22430.2
9) No answer7710.4
Missing2075
Total742100.0
434) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Type (or paste in) the web address yourself? (TYPEURL)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9012.1
2) Less than half of the time18825.3
3) About half of the time13518.2
4) More than half of the time11315.2
5) Almost always13518.2
9) No answer8110.9
Missing2075
Total742100.0
435) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a search engine? (SRCHENG)
 TOTAL%
1) Never8311.2
2) Less than half of the time23131.1
3) About half of the time16021.6
4) More than half of the time9412.7
5) Almost always9612.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer7710.4
Missing2075
Total742100.0
436) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a bookmark? (BOOKMARK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never27637.2
2) Less than half of the time14018.9
3) About half of the time9212.4
4) More than half of the time8010.8
5) Almost always689.2
9) No answer8611.6
Missing2075
Total742100.0
437) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go to a category directory or web guide and select an option? (CATDRCTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Never23331.4
2) Less than half of the time22730.6
3) About half of the time11014.8
4) More than half of the time506.7
5) Almost always415.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer8010.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
438) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go from a hyperlink in another site that you are visiting? (HYPERLNK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never17924.1
2) Less than half of the time28238.0
3) About half of the time11215.1
4) More than half of the time587.8
5) Almost always324.3
9) No answer7910.6
Missing2075
Total742100.0
439) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Financial information? (FIN30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never30340.8
2) 1-2 times15821.3
3) 3-5 times638.5
4) More than 5 times14519.5
9) No answer739.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
440) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to a school that you or your children attend? (SCHL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never50968.6
2) 1-2 times8211.1
3) 3-5 times243.2
4) More than 5 times527.0
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
441) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Other educational site? (EDUC30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never29039.1
2) 1-2 times19326.0
3) 3-5 times10514.2
4) More than 5 times7910.6
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
442) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to your work? (WORK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never26235.3
2) 1-2 times10814.6
3) 3-5 times8211.1
4) More than 5 times21529.0
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
443) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- News and current events? (NEWS30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never15320.6
2) 1-2 times18625.1
3) 3-5 times12016.2
4) More than 5 times20928.2
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
444) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Government information? (GOVT30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never36048.5
2) 1-2 times19125.7
3) 3-5 times587.8
4) More than 5 times598.0
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
445) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Political information? (POL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never46762.9
2) 1-2 times12416.7
3) 3-5 times415.5
4) More than 5 times354.7
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
446) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Travel? (TRAVEL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never23031.0
2) 1-2 times23331.4
3) 3-5 times11115.0
4) More than 5 times9512.8
9) No answer739.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
447) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sports? (SPORTS30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never38852.3
2) 1-2 times10313.9
3) 3-5 times598.0
4) More than 5 times11615.6
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
448) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Music/concerts? (MUSIC30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never36549.2
2) 1-2 times17123.0
3) 3-5 times679.0
4) More than 5 times658.8
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
449) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Visual art/art museums? (ART30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never48365.1
2) 1-2 times13217.8
3) 3-5 times283.8
4) More than 5 times253.4
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
450) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Television or movies? (TVMOV30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never42657.4
2) 1-2 times16322.0
3) 3-5 times456.1
4) More than 5 times344.6
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
451) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Health and fitness? (HEALTH30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never33244.7
2) 1-2 times19225.9
3) 3-5 times9112.3
4) More than 5 times537.1
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
452) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Religion/church related? (RELIG30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never53472.0
2) 1-2 times729.7
3) 3-5 times263.5
4) More than 5 times364.9
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
453) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Games you can play on your computer? (GAMES30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never37951.1
2) 1-2 times11515.5
3) 3-5 times689.2
4) More than 5 times10514.2
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
454) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Humor?\V (HUMOR30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never39853.6
2) 1-2 times13117.7
3) 3-5 times709.4
4) More than 5 times679.0
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
455) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sexually explicit material? (PORN30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never57577.5
2) 1-2 times618.2
3) 3-5 times141.9
4) More than 5 times182.4
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
456) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Personal home pages? (PERSON30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never45861.7
2) 1-2 times12717.1
3) 3-5 times304.0
4) More than 5 times537.1
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
457) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? (SCI30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never37650.7
2) 1-2 times14719.8
3) 3-5 times7910.6
4) More than 5 times658.8
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
458) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Hobbies and crafts? (HOBBY30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never33144.6
2) 1-2 times18024.3
3) 3-5 times8511.5
4) More than 5 times729.7
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
459) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Cooking, recipes? (COOK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never44660.1
2) 1-2 times12817.3
3) 3-5 times516.9
4) More than 5 times435.8
9) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
460) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information you needed for your work? (WORK12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42357.0
2) No24432.9
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
461) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Home finances or banking? (HMEFIN12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32243.4
2) No34546.5
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
462) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a product that you might want to buy? (BUYINF12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53171.6
2) No13518.2
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
463) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Actually buy something? (BUYIT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33745.4
2) No32944.3
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
464) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Invest money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVEST12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11315.2
2) No55374.5
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
465) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Tried to meet new people for social purpose? (PEOPLE12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10814.6
2) No55875.2
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
466) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HEALTH12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39653.4
2) No27036.4
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
467) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Make an airplane or other travel reservation? (TRAVEL12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25934.9
2) No40754.9
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
468) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Locate someone's phone number, e-mail, or mailing address? (LOCATE12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37049.9
2) No29639.9
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
469) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Play a game with someone on another computer? (GAME12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13818.6
2) No52670.9
9) No answer7810.5
Missing2075
Total742100.0
470) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for a new job or explore career opportunities? (NEWJOB12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28137.9
2) No38151.3
9) No answer8010.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
471) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a chat room, news group, discussion forum, bulletin board, or similar interactive service to discuss political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (CHAT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15621.0
2) No51168.9
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
472) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a web site to find information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINF12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22530.3
2) No44259.6
9) No answer7510.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
473) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- The economy? (ECON12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11932.7
2) No16144.2
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
474) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Abortion (ABORT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes298.0
2) No25169.0
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
475) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Morality/family issues? (MORAL12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7219.8
2) No20857.1
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
476) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Foreign affairs? (FORAFF12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11531.6
2) No16545.3
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
477) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Race relations? (RACREL12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5114.0
2) No22962.9
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
478) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Environmental issues? (ENVIRO12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11030.2
2) No16946.4
9) No answer8523.4
Missing2453
Total364100.0
479) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Political campaigns? (POLCAM12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12935.4
2) No15141.5
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
480) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gun control? (GUN12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6016.5
2) No22060.4
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
481) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Taxes? (TAXES12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11631.9
2) No16445.1
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
482) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gender/women's issues? (FE12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8723.9
2) No19353.0
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
483) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- News headlines? (NEWS12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21258.2
2) No6818.7
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
484) World wide Web use: Visit political sites with points of view that you agree with? (POLAGREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true4211.5
2) Somewhat true10328.3
3) Not true12434.1
8) Don't know102.7
9) No answer8523.4
Missing2453
Total364100.0
485) World wide Web use: Visit sites that provide information without promoting a particular political point of view? (POLNEUTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true8523.4
2) Somewhat true10829.7
3) Not true7921.7
8) Don't know71.9
9) No answer8523.4
Missing2453
Total364100.0
486) World Wide Web use: Visit sites that challenge your own opinions and provide different perspectives on political affairs? (POLDSAGR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true7019.2
2) Somewhat true9325.5
3) Not true10829.7
8) Don't know82.2
9) No answer8523.4
Missing2453
Total364100.0
487) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Signed a petition? (PETITION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5916.2
2) No22160.7
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
488) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Contacted a senator, congressman or other elected official to express an opinion? (CONTACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7520.6
2) No20556.3
9) No answer8423.1
Missing2453
Total364100.0
489) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? (MEETING)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes267.1
2) No25369.5
9) No answer8523.4
Missing2453
Total364100.0
490) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Thinking back to this occasion, did you learn anything new about the issue or campaign? (POLNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13035.7
2) No11631.9
8) Can't recall318.5
9) No answer8723.9
Missing2453
Total364100.0
491) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Did your Web experience change your view in any way? (POLCHNGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5416.2
2) No18455.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer9428.2
Missing2484
Total333100.0
492) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, somewhat true, or not true that: -- Visiting such Web sites helps you form an opinion on issues about which you are undecided. (POLFORMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true4211.5
2) Somewhat true15241.8
3) Not true7219.8
8) Don't know92.5
9) No answer8924.5
Missing2453
Total364100.0
493) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it very true for you, somewhat true, or not true that: -- Visiting such sites tends to strengthen or confirm the opinions you already hold. (POLCONF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true5615.4
2) Somewhat true13938.2
3) Not true7019.2
8) Don't know102.7
9) No answer8924.5
Missing2453
Total364100.0
494) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it very true for you, somewhat true, or not true that: -- Visiting such sites leads you to change your mind on issues. (POLALTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true143.8
2) Somewhat true10328.3
3) Not true14840.7
8) Don't know102.7
9) No answer8924.5
Missing2453
Total364100.0
495) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, somewhat true, or not true that: -- After visiting such sites, you believe that issues are more complicated than you had previously thought. (POLTOUGH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true5214.3
2) Somewhat true10629.1
3) Not true10829.7
8) Don't know92.5
9) No answer8924.5
Missing2453
Total364100.0
496) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Minutes per week? (ARTSMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 055174.3
5) 520.3
10) 10131.8
15) 15172.3
16) 1610.1
20) 20182.4
30) 30577.7
32) 3210.1
40) 4010.1
45) 4520.3
50) 5010.1
59) 5910.1
98) Don't know30.4
99) No answer7410.0
Missing2075
Total742100.0
497) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Hours per week? (ARTSHR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total742109.40307.73
498) Considering all these arts topics, do you participate in chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, or similar interactive services devoted to these topics? (ARTSCHAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes729.7
2) No58779.1
9) No answer8311.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
499) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. On that occasion, did you come across or learn about anything new with regard to any of these topics? (ARTSNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21343.3
2) No13126.6
8) Can't recall306.1
9) No answer11824.0
Missing2325
Total492100.0
500) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. Did your Web experience change your tastes or opinions in any way? (ARTSCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6113.2
2) No27860.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer12326.6
Missing2355
Total462100.0
501) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (WWWMUSIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20642.0
2) No17235.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11323.0
Missing2326
Total491100.0
502) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to get information about a band, individual performer, orchestra, or other group? (MUSICINF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17554.9
2) No309.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11435.7
Missing2498
Total319100.0
503) Used the Web to download a musical sound recording to your own computer? (MUSICGET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11837.0
2) No8827.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
504) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to listen to an online radio broadcast or view a music video? (MUSICLST)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12037.6
2) No8627.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
505) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (MUSICBUY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7523.5
2) No13141.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
506) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? -- Classical or chamber music (WWWCLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Never14244.5
2) 1-2 times4213.2
3) More than 2 times226.9
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
507) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? - Country (WWWCNTRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Never14043.9
2) 1-2 times4313.5
3) More than 2 times237.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
508) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? -- Gothic or Industrial (WWWGTHIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Never18558.0
2) 1-2 times154.7
3) More than 2 times61.9
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
509) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? - Jazz (WWWJAZZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Never11134.8
2) 1-2 times6921.6
3) More than 2 times268.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
510) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? - Oldies (WWWOLDIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10934.2
2) 1-2 times5818.2
3) More than 2 times3912.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
511) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? -- Rap/Hip-Hop (WWWRAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Never13943.6
2) 1-2 times3611.3
3) More than 2 times309.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11435.7
Missing2498
Total319100.0
512) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? - Religious (WWWRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Never15448.3
2) 1-2 times278.5
3) More than 2 times257.8
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
513) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? - Rock (WWWROCK)
 TOTAL%
1) Never6119.1
2) 1-2 times7724.1
3) More than 2 times6821.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
514) In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? -- World Music (WWWWORLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Never13642.6
2) 1-2 times4514.1
3) More than 2 times257.8
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11335.4
Missing2498
Total319100.0
515) World Wide Web use: You visit music sites where you can learn about or hear music form artists you already know you like? (MUSICLKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true12739.8
2) Somewhat true6319.7
3) Not true154.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11435.7
Missing2498
Total319100.0
516) World Wide Web use: You visit music sites that contain information about or sounds from many different types of music? (MUSICDIF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true7824.5
2) Somewhat true8125.4
3) Not true4514.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11536.1
Missing2498
Total319100.0
517) World Wide Web use: You visit sites where you can learn about or hear types of music that you wouldn't ordinarily listen to? (MUSICNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true5316.6
2) Somewhat true6018.8
3) Not true9128.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11536.1
Missing2498
Total319100.0
518) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, view, or discuss topics related to the visual arts-painting, sculpture, or so on? (WWWART)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10020.4
2) No27856.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11323.0
Missing2326
Total491100.0
519) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTMUS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6329.6
2) No3516.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11554.0
Missing2604
Total213100.0
520) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to look at art works exhibited there? (ARTMUS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7434.7
2) No2411.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11554.0
Missing2604
Total213100.0
521) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTVIEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6831.9
2) No3014.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11554.0
Missing2604
Total213100.0
522) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web to get information about an artist or sculptor or a school of artists? (ARTINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5324.9
2) No4521.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11554.0
Missing2604
Total213100.0
523) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit an art museum or gallery as a result of what you found on its Web site? (ARTMUS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5224.4
2) No4621.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11554.0
Missing2604
Total213100.0
524) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature-novels, poetry, or plays? (WWWLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14830.1
2) No22846.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11523.4
Missing2326
Total491100.0
525) Visited the Web site of a book publisher, magazine, or on-line book store to learn about a novel, play, or book of poems? (LITSITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12045.6
2) No2810.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11543.7
Missing2554
Total263100.0
526) Downloaded a poem or work of fiction from a Web site to your computer? (LITGET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7227.4
2) No7628.9
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11543.7
Missing2554
Total263100.0
527) Visited a Web site associated with a particular novelist, playwright or poet? (LITAUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9134.6
2) No5721.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11543.7
Missing2554
Total263100.0
528) Read a book by an author whose work you first discovered on the Web? (LITREAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4416.7
2) No10439.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer11543.7
Missing2554
Total263100.0
529) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? (WWWPERSN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes709.4
2) No58278.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9012.1
Missing2075
Total742100.0
530) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Spouse or partner? (WWWSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63.8
2) No6339.4
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
531) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Girlfriend or boyfriend? (WWWGFBF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1911.9
2) No5031.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
532) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Coworker? (WWWCOWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116.9
2) No5836.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
533) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Other business associate? (WWWBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1710.6
2) No5232.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
534) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Neighbor? (WWWNEI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42.5
2) No6540.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
535) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Friend? (WWWFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5735.6
2) No116.9
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9257.5
Missing2657
Total160100.0
536) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Someone you worked with on a civic, community or political project? (WWWVOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74.4
2) No6238.8
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9156.9
Missing2657
Total160100.0
537) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Look in the on-line 'help' provided as part of the software. (ONLINE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45761.6
2) No19726.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8811.9
Missing2075
Total742100.0
538) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Look in a printed manual, book, or CD that tells how to use the software. (MANUAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48665.5
2) No16822.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8811.9
Missing2075
Total742100.0
539) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Call the software company to get help. (CALLCOMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30340.8
2) No35147.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8811.9
Missing2075
Total742100.0
540) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Ask someone at your workplace or school for help. (ASKWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41656.1
2) No24232.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8411.3
Missing2075
Total742100.0
541) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Ask someone else you know for help. (ASKOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54473.3
2) No11916.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer7910.6
Missing2075
Total742100.0
542) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Pay someone to help you. (PAYOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7910.6
2) No57677.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8711.7
Missing2075
Total742100.0
543) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it, which of the following do you do? -- Figure it out yourself. (DOONOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes57076.8
2) No8511.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer8711.7
Missing2075
Total742100.0
544) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Spouse or partner? (ADVSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24135.9
2) No33449.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9714.4
Missing2145
Total672100.0
545) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Son or daughter? (ADVCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15122.5
2) No42062.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer10115.0
Missing2145
Total672100.0
546) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Mother or father? (ADVPAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10014.9
2) No47570.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9714.4
Missing2145
Total672100.0
547) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Brother or sister/brother-/sister-in-law? (ADVSIB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23034.2
2) No34651.5
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9614.3
Missing2145
Total672100.0
548) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other family? (ADVFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18527.5
2) No39258.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9514.1
Missing2145
Total672100.0
549) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A teacher? (ADVTCHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12318.3
2) No45267.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9714.4
Missing2145
Total672100.0
550) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A fellow student? (ADVSTU)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11717.4
2) No45768.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9814.6
Missing2145
Total672100.0
551) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A supervisor or trainer at work? (ADVSUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25437.8
2) No32348.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9514.1
Missing2145
Total672100.0
552) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other co-worker? (ADVCOWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38957.9
2) No18928.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9414.0
Missing2145
Total672100.0
553) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- a close, personal friend? (ADVCFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44265.8
2) No13520.1
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9514.1
Missing2145
Total672100.0
554) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other friend or acquaintance? (ADVOFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38256.8
2) No19529.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9514.1
Missing2145
Total672100.0
555) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A librarian? (ADVLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10014.9
2) No47570.7
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer9714.4
Missing2145
Total672100.0
556) Now we'd like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. Do you know the name of any search engine? (SRCHENG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52670.9
2) No14018.9
9) No answer7610.2
Missing2075
Total742100.0
557) Do you know the name of any search engine? IF YES: -- Please name one. (SRCHENG2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total60219.0933.52
558) Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer? (DOWNLOAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53271.7
2) No13117.7
9) No answer7910.6
Missing2075
Total742100.0
559) Now we'd like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web: -- Do you know how to send a file that is on your computer's hard drive to someone using another computer? (UPLOAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45761.6
2) No20527.6
9) No answer8010.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
560) Do you know what a computer virus is? (CMPVIRUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63285.2
2) No304.0
9) No answer8010.8
Missing2075
Total742100.0
561) In the past year have you looked for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HLTHINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) No21954.1
2) 1-2 times17142.2
9) No answer153.7
Missing2412
Total405100.0
562) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a daily newspaper? (HLTHPAPR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all27768.4
1) 1-2 times6917.0
2) 3 or more times399.6
9) No answer204.9
Missing2412
Total405100.0
563) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a general-interest magazine? (HLTHMAG1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all24259.8
1) 1-2 times9222.7
2) 3 or more times5012.3
9) No answer215.2
Missing2412
Total405100.0
564) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Special health or medical magazine or newsletter? (HLTHMAG2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all22254.8
1) 1-2 times10225.2
2) 3 or more times5914.6
9) No answer225.4
Missing2412
Total405100.0
565) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- A doctor, nurse, or other medical professional (HLTHDOC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all5814.3
1) 1-2 times20650.9
2) 3 or more times12230.1
9) No answer194.7
Missing2412
Total405100.0
566) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Friends or relatives? (HLTHFREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all20149.6
1) 1-2 times12230.1
2) 3 or more times6115.1
9) No answer215.2
Missing2412
Total405100.0
567) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Radio or television programs? (HLTHTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all25663.2
1) 1-2 times8420.7
2) 3 or more times4511.1
9) No answer204.9
Missing2412
Total405100.0
568) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- The Internet or World Wide Web? (HLTHWWW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all21553.1
1) 1-2 times9423.2
2) 3 or more times7618.8
9) No answer204.9
Missing2412
Total405100.0
569) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? (POLINFO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all67472.2
1) 1-2 times11111.9
2) 3 or more times13714.7
9) No answer111.2
Missing1884
Total933100.0
570) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Articles in a daily newspaper? (POLPAPR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all4216.2
1) 1-2 times8332.0
2) 3 or more times11945.9
9) No answer155.8
Missing2558
Total259100.0
571) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Articles in general news magazines like Time, Newsweek, or U.S. News? (POLMAG1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all9536.7
1) 1-2 times8633.2
2) 3 or more times6324.3
9) No answer155.8
Missing2558
Total259100.0
572) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Special magazine or newsletter with particular policy interest or perspective? (POLMAG2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all15158.3
1) 1-2 times5722.0
2) 3 or more times3613.9
9) No answer155.8
Missing2558
Total259100.0
573) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Radio or Television programs? (POLTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all4617.8
1) 1-2 times8131.3
2) 3 or more times11845.6
9) No answer145.4
Missing2558
Total259100.0
574) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Friends or relatives? (POLFREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all12247.1
1) 1-2 times6424.7
2) 3 or more times5922.8
9) No answer145.4
Missing2558
Total259100.0
575) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- Campaign materials from campaign worker or candidate? (POLCAMP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all13652.5
1) 1-2 times5621.6
2) 3 or more times5320.5
9) No answer145.4
Missing2558
Total259100.0
576) In the past two years have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office? If yes, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: -- The Internet or World Wide Web? (POLWWW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all15057.9
1) 1-2 times4617.8
2) 3 or more times4918.9
9) No answer145.4
Missing2558
Total259100.0
577) In the past 12 months have you: -- Looked for information about a product you might want to buy? (BUYINFGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all36038.6
1) 1-2 times30232.4
2) 3 or more times25327.1
9) No answer181.9
Missing1884
Total933100.0
578) In the last twelve months have you: -- Invested money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVESTGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all60665.0
1) 1-2 times16617.8
2) 3 or more times14315.3
9) No answer181.9
Missing1884
Total933100.0
579) In the last twelve months have you: -- Made an airplane or other travel reservations? (TRAVELGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all56460.5
1) 1-2 times22824.4
2) 3 or more times12313.2
9) No answer181.9
Missing1884
Total933100.0
580) In the last twelve months have you: -- Tried to meet new people for social purposes? (PEOPLEGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all56060.0
1) 1-2 times17018.2
2) 3 or more times18219.5
9) No answer212.3
Missing1884
Total933100.0
581) In the last twelve months have you: -- Played an indoor game with other people, like a board game, card game, or strategy game? (GAMEGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all33435.8
1) 1-2 times22824.4
2) 3 or more times35137.6
9) No answer202.1
Missing1884
Total933100.0
582) In the last twelve months have you: -- Looked for a new job or explored career opportunities? (NEWJOBGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all58062.2
1) 1-2 times20722.2
2) 3 or more times12613.5
9) No answer202.1
Missing1884
Total933100.0
583) In the last twelve months have you: -- Discussed your views about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns with other people? (POLDISGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all40042.9
1) 1-2 times17819.1
2) 3 or more times33636.0
9) No answer192.0
Missing1884
Total933100.0
584) In the last twelve months have you: -- Looked for information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINFGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all55459.4
1) 1-2 times16017.1
2) 3 or more times20021.4
9) No answer192.0
Missing1884
Total933100.0
585) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about a concert, play, or other performing arts event? (PERFRMGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all46049.3
1) 1-2 times23825.5
2) 3 or more times21723.3
9) No answer181.9
Missing1884
Total933100.0
586) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about an exhibit or other event at an art museum or art gallery? (ARTGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all63267.7
1) 1-2 times18519.8
2) 3 or more times9810.5
9) No answer181.9
Missing1884
Total933100.0
587) Not counting people at work or family at home, about how many other friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at least once a year? (NUMCNTCT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total933395.161,896.95
588) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them socially, face-to-face? (INPERSON)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 people636.8
2) 1-213914.9
3) 3-521322.8
4) 6-1019220.6
5) 11-15838.9
6) 16-259610.3
7) 26-50768.1
8) 50+444.7
98) Don't know40.4
99) No answer232.5
Missing1884
Total933100.0
589) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Talking with them on the telephone? (BYPHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) 0384.1
2) 1-29510.2
3) 3-523625.3
4) 6-1022724.3
5) 11-1510210.9
6) 16-2511612.4
7) 26-50636.8
8) 50+333.5
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer222.4
Missing1884
Total933100.0
590) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail? (LETTERS)
 TOTAL%
1) 022724.3
2) 1-215516.6
3) 3-518619.9
4) 6-1013714.7
5) 11-15444.7
6) 16-25646.9
7) 26-50485.1
8) 50+454.8
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer262.8
Missing1884
Total933100.0
591) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them at meetings or events related to church, clubs, or other groups? (MEETINGS)
 TOTAL%
1) 036439.0
2) 1-213514.5
3) 3-512213.1
4) 6-1010311.0
5) 11-15515.5
6) 16-25626.6
7) 26-50272.9
8) 50+394.2
98) Don't know20.2
99) No answer283.0
Missing1884
Total933100.0
592) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Communicating through electronic mail? (BYEMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) 053357.1
2) 1-2768.1
3) 3-5849.0
4) 6-10849.0
5) 11-15424.5
6) 16-25444.7
7) 26-50222.4
8) 50+181.9
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer293.1
Missing1884
Total933100.0
593) Do you have one or more computers at your home? [Interviewer: include laptops that R can use at work or home] (COMPHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39174.8
2) No10920.8
9) No answer234.4
Missing2294
Total523100.0
594) Do you, yourself, ever use a computer at home? (USEHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37690.8
2) No153.6
9) No answer235.6
Missing2403
Total414100.0
595) How many computers in working condition do you have in your home? (NUMHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) 126165.4
2) 27619.0
3) 3276.8
4) 471.8
5) 520.5
6) 610.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer246.0
Missing2418
Total399100.0
596) Can you use the World Wide Web when you are at home? (WWWHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32381.0
2) No5313.3
9) No Answer235.8
Missing2418
Total399100.0
597) Does your employer provide all or part of your Internet access from home? (PAYWWW)
 TOTAL%
1) Employer provides Internet connection at no charge4212.1
2) Covers some but not all of cost82.3
3) Does not contribute to cost of using Internet24370.2
9) No answer5315.3
Missing2471
Total346100.0
598) At your home are you connected to the World Wide Web through a regular telephone line connected to your computer, or through some other means? (WWWLINE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Regular telephone line30287.3
2) Other means205.8
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer236.6
Missing2471
Total346100.0
599) If connected to www through other means than a regular phone line: What is this other means by which you are connected to the World Wide Web? (WWWLINE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Special high-speed telephone line (ISDN) connected to your computer613.6
2) Cable service line connected to your computer1022.7
3) Web TV line, connected to your television set12.3
4) More than one type of connection12.3
5) Other24.5
8) Don't know12.3
9) No answer2352.3
Missing2773
Total44100.0
600) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMMINH)
 TOTAL%
0) 031478.7
5) 530.8
10) 1082.0
15) 15112.8
20) 2051.3
30) 30205.0
45) 4510.3
98) Don't know30.8
99) No answer348.5
Missing2418
Total399100.0
601) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) 021654.1
1) 15814.5
2) 2184.5
3) 382.0
4) 410.3
5) 541.0
6) 620.5
7) 710.3
10) 1020.5
998) Don't know30.8
999) No answer8621.6
Missing2418
Total399100.0
602) About how many minutes or hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERMINH)
 TOTAL%
0) 032080.2
1) 110.3
2) 220.5
5) 530.8
10) 1041.0
15) 1541.0
20) 2041.0
30) 30297.3
50) 5010.3
98) Don't know20.5
99) No answer297.3
Missing2418
Total399100.0
603) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) 011228.1
1) 16817.0
2) 24711.8
3) 3235.8
4) 4133.3
5) 5205.0
6) 661.5
7) 792.3
8) 851.3
10) 1092.3
12) 1230.8
13) 1310.3
15) 1541.0
20) 2082.0
25) 2520.5
30) 3030.8
998) Don't know20.5
999) No answer6416.0
Missing2418
Total399100.0
604) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Paid work or other income-producing activity (WRKMINH)
 TOTAL%
0) 034686.7
10) 1020.5
15) 1520.5
20) 2010.3
30) 30102.5
40) 4020.5
98) Don't know30.8
99) No answer338.3
Missing2418
Total399100.0
605) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Paid work or other income-producing activity (WRKHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) 023057.6
1) 1112.8
2) 2153.8
3) 3102.5
4) 461.5
5) 5102.5
6) 630.8
8) 841.0
9) 910.3
10) 10112.8
12) 1210.3
14) 1410.3
15) 1561.5
20) 2041.0
25) 2510.3
32) 3210.3
40) 4041.0
998) Don't know30.8
999) No answer7719.3
Missing2418
Total399100.0
606) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINH)
 TOTAL%
0) 028671.7
1) 130.8
2) 210.3
3) 310.3
5) 551.3
10) 1092.3
15) 15123.0
20) 20102.5
30) 30358.8
40) 4010.3
45) 4541.0
50) 5030.8
98) Don't know20.5
99) No answer276.8
Missing2418
Total399100.0
607) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) 010125.3
1) 16115.3
2) 25313.3
3) 3348.5
4) 4184.5
5) 5174.3
6) 651.3
7) 792.3
8) 810.3
10) 1082.0
15) 1541.0
20) 2020.5
35) 3510.3
40) 4020.5
50) 5010.3
998) Don't know20.5
999) No answer8020.1
Missing2418
Total399100.0
608) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Using the world Wide web (other than for e-mail) (WWWMINH)
 TOTAL%
0) 031578.9
1) 110.3
5) 551.3
10) 1061.5
15) 1582.0
20) 2041.0
25) 2510.3
30) 30276.8
45) 4530.8
50) 5010.3
98) Don't know20.5
99) 99266.5
Missing2418
Total399100.0
609) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail) (WWWHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) 09323.3
1) 15513.8
2) 25313.3
3) 3297.3
4) 4205.0
5) 5215.3
6) 682.0
7) 782.0
8) 871.8
10) 10174.3
12) 1210.3
13) 1310.3
14) 1410.3
15) 1520.5
16) 1610.3
17) 1710.3
20) 2061.5
26) 2610.3
30) 3010.3
35) 3510.3
41) 4110.3
998) Don't know20.5
999) No answer6917.3
Missing2418
Total399100.0
610) Do you use a computer at work-that is, at a workplace away from your home? (COMPWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29155.6
2) No19236.7
9) No answer407.6
Missing2294
Total523100.0
611) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Your paid job (JOBMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 026178.9
1) 110.3
3) 310.3
8) 810.3
10) 1030.9
15) 1520.6
20) 2010.3
30) 30123.6
40) 4010.3
45) 4510.3
50) 5010.3
99) No answer4613.9
Missing2486
Total331100.0
612) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Your paid job (JOBHRW)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total331184.99368.20
613) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Other income-producing activities? (INCMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 026780.7
2) 210.3
7) 710.3
15) 1510.3
20) 2010.3
30) 3010.3
98) Don't know10.3
99) No answer5817.5
Missing2486
Total331100.0
614) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Other income-producing activities (INCHRW)
 TOTAL%
0) 023370.4
1) 141.2
2) 220.6
5) 541.2
6) 610.3
8) 810.3
10) 1010.3
20) 2030.9
30) 3010.3
998) Don't know10.3
999) No answer8024.2
Missing2486
Total331100.0
615) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 026881.0
1) 110.3
15) 1541.2
20) 2010.3
30) 3030.9
98) Don't know10.3
99) No answer5316.0
Missing2486
Total331100.0
616) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMHRW)
 TOTAL%
0) 024172.8
1) 141.2
2) 220.6
5) 530.9
10) 1020.6
998) Don't know10.3
999) No answer7823.6
Missing2486
Total331100.0
617) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 026981.3
5) 510.3
15) 1510.3
30) 30103.0
35) 3510.3
99) No answer4914.8
Missing2486
Total331100.0
618) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERHRW)
 TOTAL%
0) 022467.7
1) 1133.9
2) 292.7
3) 320.6
4) 410.3
5) 530.9
6) 610.3
8) 810.3
10) 1030.9
999) No answer7422.4
Missing2486
Total331100.0
619) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 023370.4
1) 110.3
2) 251.5
5) 520.6
10) 1030.9
15) 1541.2
20) 2041.2
30) 30278.2
35) 3510.3
45) 4510.3
50) 5010.3
98) Don't know10.3
99) No answer4814.5
Missing2486
Total331100.0
620) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRW)
 TOTAL%
0) 012236.9
1) 13610.9
2) 2267.9
3) 372.1
4) 472.1
5) 5144.2
7) 720.6
8) 830.9
10) 10123.6
12) 1251.5
15) 1572.1
20) 2041.2
30) 3010.3
40) 4061.8
52) 5210.3
998) Don't know10.3
999) No answer7723.3
Missing2486
Total331100.0
621) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail) (WWWMINW)
 TOTAL%
0) 024473.7
5) 520.6
10) 1030.9
15) 1541.2
20) 2020.6
30) 30206.0
35) 3510.3
45) 4510.3
98) Don't know10.3
99) No answer5316.0
Missing2486
Total331100.0
622) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail) (WWWHRW)
 TOTAL%
0) 014945.0
1) 1288.5
2) 2247.3
3) 3123.6
4) 461.8
5) 5103.0
6) 630.9
10) 10113.3
12) 1210.3
15) 1510.3
20) 2020.6
22) 2210.3
26) 2610.3
30) 3030.9
998) Don't know10.3
999) No answer7823.6
Missing2486
Total331100.0
623) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? (COMPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12423.7
2) No37170.9
9) No answer285.4
Missing2294
Total523100.0
624) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? - School (COMPSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3925.7
2) No8555.9
9) No Answer2818.4
Missing2665
Total152100.0
625) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? - Library (COMPLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6542.8
2) No5334.9
9) No answer3422.4
Missing2665
Total152100.0
626) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- Friend's house (COMPFRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7146.7
2) No4831.6
9) No answer3321.7
Missing2665
Total152100.0
627) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- Other location (COMPELSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3120.4
2) No8656.6
9) No answer3523.0
Missing2665
Total152100.0
628) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: Which location do you use the most? (MOSTLOC)
 TOTAL%
1) School2325.6
2) Library1011.1
3) Friend's house1921.1
4) Other77.8
9) No answer3134.4
Missing2727
Total90100.0
629) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: About how many minutes a week do you use this computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMMINO)
 TOTAL%
0) 011173.0
10) 1021.3
20) 2021.3
30) 3010.7
99) No answer3623.7
Missing2665
Total152100.0
630) If more than 1 computer location was identified BY R: About how many hours a week do you use this computer for each of the following? -- Shopping, paying bills and other household management (ECOMHRO)
 TOTAL%
0) 08857.9
1) 163.9
2) 221.3
3) 310.7
999) No answer5536.2
Missing2665
Total152100.0
631) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERMINO)
 TOTAL%
0) 09965.1
2) 210.7
4) 410.7
5) 521.3
7) 710.7
10) 1010.7
15) 1510.7
20) 2032.0
30) 30117.2
99) No answer3221.1
Missing2665
Total152100.0
632) If more than 1 computer use location was specified BY R: For about how many hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Personal interests, games, or enjoyment (PERHRO)
 TOTAL%
0) 06240.8
1) 12013.2
2) 2138.6
3) 310.7
5) 510.7
10) 1032.0
20) 2010.7
30) 3010.7
999) No answer5032.9
Missing2665
Total152100.0
633) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Paid work or other income-producing activities (WRKMINO)
 TOTAL%
0) 011173.0
5) 510.7
10) 1010.7
15) 1510.7
30) 3021.3
99) No answer3623.7
Missing2665
Total152100.0
634) If more than 1 computer location was identified BY R: For about how many hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Paid work or other income-producing activities (WRKHRO)
 TOTAL%
0) 08555.9
1) 174.6
2) 242.6
6) 610.7
40) 4010.7
60) 6010.7
999) No answer5334.9
Missing2665
Total152100.0
635) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINO)
 TOTAL%
0) 09159.9
2) 232.0
5) 532.0
10) 1053.3
15) 1542.6
20) 2021.3
30) 30106.6
45) 4510.7
99) No answer3321.7
Missing2665
Total152100.0
636) If more than 1 computer location was identified BY R: For about how many minutes or hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRO)
 TOTAL%
0) 06643.4
1) 1138.6
2) 274.6
3) 332.0
4) 410.7
5) 521.3
6) 610.7
8) 810.7
10) 1010.7
999) No answer5737.5
Missing2665
Total152100.0
637) If more than 1 computer location was identified BY R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web other than for e-mail (WWWMINO)
 TOTAL%
0) 09059.2
1) 110.7
2) 210.7
5) 553.3
10) 1032.0
15) 1532.0
20) 2032.0
30) 30127.9
99) No answer3422.4
Missing2665
Total152100.0
638) If More Than 1 Computer Location Was Identified By R: For about how many hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web other than for e-mail (WWWHRO)
 TOTAL%
0) 05737.5
1) 12214.5
2) 285.3
3) 342.6
4) 421.3
5) 521.3
6) 621.3
7) 710.7
30) 3010.7
999) No answer5334.9
Missing2665
Total152100.0
639) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many e-mail messages do you send from all these computers on an average day? (EMSENT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total404160.73357.76
640) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many e-mail messages are personal one-to-one, rather than sent to members of a group or e-list? (EMSENTP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total404165.30365.62
641) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many messages do you receive on all these computers on an average day? (EMGET)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total404171.14360.68
642) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many of these messages you receive are personal one-to-one, rather than ones you receive as a member of a group or e-list (EMGETP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total404167.45364.96
643) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- People at your workplace? (EMWRKLOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15237.6
2) No18245.0
9) No answer7017.3
Missing2413
Total404100.0
644) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Business or work contacts away from your workplace? (EMWRKAWY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14936.9
2) No18646.0
9) No answer6917.1
Missing2413
Total404100.0
645) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Family members who live with you? (EMFAMLOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5012.4
2) No28470.3
9) No answer7017.3
Missing2413
Total404100.0
646) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Other family members? (EMFAMOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23362.8
2) No10327.8
9) No answer359.4
Missing2446
Total371100.0
647) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Friends? (EMFRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26565.6
2) No7217.8
9) No answer6716.6
Missing2413
Total404100.0
648) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Members of your church? (EMCHURCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4410.9
2) No29172.0
9) No answer6917.1
Missing2413
Total404100.0
649) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Members of other groups or associations to which you belong? (EMGROUPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11829.2
2) No21753.7
9) No answer6917.1
Missing2413
Total404100.0
650) If R has child under 18 in household: Would you say that the amount of time you spend with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- First listed child (TIMEKID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much474.3
2) About the right amount48244.5
3) Too little42539.2
9) No answer12911.9
Missing1734
Total1083100.0
651) If R has child under 18 in household: Would you say that the amount of time you spend with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Second listed child (TIMEKID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much294.6
2) About the right amount30849.0
3) Too little22035.0
9) No answer7211.4
Missing2188
Total629100.0
652) If R has child under 18 in household: Would you say that the amount of time you spend with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Third listed child (TIMEKID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much125.3
2) About the right amount11149.3
3) Too little6830.2
9) No answer3415.1
Missing2592
Total225100.0
653) If R has child under 18 in household: Would you say that the amount of time you spend with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Fourth listed child (TIMEKID4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much34.0
2) About the right amount3445.3
3) Too little2026.7
9) No answer1824.0
Missing2742
Total75100.0
654) Would you say that the amount of time your (husband/wife) spends with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- First listed child (SPTMKID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much82.3
2) About the right amount17851.9
3) Too little13338.8
8) Don't know30.9
9) No answer216.1
Missing2474
Total343100.0
655) Would you say that the amount of time your (husband/wife) spends with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Second listed child (SPTMKID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much83.7
2) About the right amount10749.1
3) Too little7936.2
9) No answer2411.0
Missing2599
Total218100.0
656) Would you say that the amount of time your (husband/wife) spends with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Third listed child (SPTMKID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much45.5
2) About the right amount3345.2
3) Too little2432.9
9) No answer1216.4
Missing2744
Total73100.0
657) Would you say that the amount of time your (husband/wife) spends with (name of child) is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Fourth listed child (SPTMKID4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much14.0
2) About the right amount1352.0
3) Too little520.0
9) No answer624.0
Missing2792
Total25100.0
658) Would you say that (name of child) feels that the amount of time they spend with you is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- First listed child (KDTMKID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much398.3
2) About the right amount19240.8
3) Too little16635.2
8) Don't know102.1
9) No answer6413.6
Missing2346
Total471100.0
659) Would you say that (name of child) feels that the amount of time they spend with you is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Second listed child (KDTMKID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much114.9
2) About the right amount9542.0
3) Too little8638.1
8) Don't know62.7
9) No answer2812.4
Missing2591
Total226100.0
660) Would you say that (name of child) feels that the amount of time they spend with you is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Third listed child (KDTMKID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much710.1
2) About the right amount3246.4
3) Too little1724.6
8) Don't know11.4
9) No answer1217.4
Missing2748
Total69100.0
661) Would you say that (name of child) feels that the amount of time they spend with you is too much, about the right amount, or too little? -- Fourth listed child (KDTMKID4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much27.7
2) About the right amount1142.3
3) Too little519.2
9) No answer830.8
Missing2791
Total26100.0
662) Thinking now only about weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and only when your child is awake-would you say that you know exactly what (name of child) is doing on the weekend almost all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, some of the time or hardly any of the time? -- First listed child (KNOWKID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all of the time22650.4
2) Most of the time11525.7
3) About half of the time316.9
4) Some of the time143.1
5) Hardly any of the time81.8
9) No answer5412.1
Missing2369
Total448100.0
663) Thinking now only about weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and only when your child is awake-would you say that you know exactly what (name of child) is doing on the weekend almost all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, some of the time or hardly any of the time? -- Second listed child (KNOWKID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all of the time13358.3
2) Most of the time5825.4
3) About half of the time156.6
4) Some of the time62.6
5) Hardly any of the time20.9
9) No answer146.1
Missing2589
Total228100.0
664) Thinking now only about weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and only when your child is awake-would you say that you know exactly what (name of child) is doing on the weekend almost all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, some of the time or hardly any of the time? -- Third listed child (KNOWKID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all of the time4866.7
2) Most of the time1318.1
3) About half of the time22.8
4) Some of the time22.8
9) No answer79.7
Missing2745
Total72100.0
665) Thinking now only about weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and only when your child is awake-would you say that you know exactly what (name of child) is doing on the weekend almost all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, some of the time or hardly any of the time? -- Fourth listed child (KNOWKID4)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all of the time1252.2
2) Most of the time417.4
3) About half of the time14.3
4) Some of the time14.3
9) No answer521.7
Missing2794
Total23100.0
666) Interviewer observation: How clean was the interior of the housing unit? (HUCLEAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very clean116941.5
2) Clean73326.0
3) So-So33011.7
4) Not very clean1083.8
5) Dirty702.5
8) Don't know34612.3
9) No answer612.2
Total2817100.0
667) How much freedom do you think Americans have today? Would you say they have complete freedom, a great deal of freedom, a moderate degree of freedom, not much freedom, or no freedom at all? (HOWFREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete freedom14510.2
2) A great deal of freedom83358.7
3) A moderate degree of freedom36425.7
4) Not much freedom493.5
5) No freedom at all40.3
8) Don't know90.6
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
668) And about you yourself? Would you say right now that you have complete freedom, a great deal of freedom, a moderate degree of freedom, not much freedom, or no freedom at all? (RHOWFREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete freedom23816.8
2) A great deal of freedom76954.2
3) A moderate degree of freedom33323.5
4) Not much freedom533.7
5) No freedom at all50.4
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer141.0
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
669) Do you think Americans today have more freedom, less freedom, or about the same amount of freedom as in the past? (FREENOW)
 TOTAL%
1) More freedom58541.2
2) About the same amount of freedom53637.8
3) Less freedom26218.5
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer181.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
670) Do you personally feel that you now have more freedom, less freedom, or about the same amount of freedom as you had in the past? (RFREENOW)
 TOTAL%
1) More freedom54938.7
2) About the same amount of freedom65746.3
3) Less freedom19013.4
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer130.9
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
671) On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the United States? (SATDEMOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied23516.6
2) Fairly satisfied85460.2
3) Not very satisfied20114.2
4) Not at all795.6
8) Don't know362.5
9) No answer141.0
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
672) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- Freedom is being left alone to do what I want (LEFTALNE)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things37226.2
2) Extremely important31722.3
3) Very important38827.3
4) Moderately important20714.6
5) Somewhat important594.2
6) Not too important392.7
8) Don't know161.1
9) No answer211.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
673) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- Freedom is having a government that doesn't spy on me or interfere in my life. (NOGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things41229.0
2) Extremely important35625.1
3) Very important44731.5
4) Moderately important1138.0
5) Somewhat important332.3
6) Not too important221.6
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer231.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
674) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- True freedom is feeling an inner spiritual peace. (INPEACE)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things50735.7
2) Extremely important29821.0
3) Very important37026.1
4) Moderately important1208.5
5) Somewhat important503.5
6) Not too important282.0
8) Don't know221.6
9) No answer241.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
675) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- Freedom is having the right to participate in politics and elections. (PARTPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things50135.3
2) Extremely important37126.1
3) Very important35725.2
4) Moderately important916.4
5) Somewhat important302.1
6) Not too important342.4
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer221.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
676) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- Freedom is having the power to choose and do what I want in life. (CHOICE)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things62043.7
2) Extremely important37526.4
3) Very important30421.4
4) Moderately important624.4
5) Somewhat important130.9
6) Not too important120.8
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer231.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
677) How important the following statement is to respondent: -- Freedom is being able to express unpopular ideas without fearing for my safety (EXPUNPOP)
 TOTAL%
1) One of the most important things55238.9
2) Extremely important40128.3
3) Very important32623.0
4) Moderately important715.0
5) Somewhat important151.1
6) Not too important171.2
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer231.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
678) Which of the three statements on this card comes closest to your feelings about balancing freedom of the press and the right to privacy? Statement 1: There should be complete freedom of the press, even if the press sometimes invades the privacy of public figures; Statement 2: The press should develop a code of ethics to keep it from invading the privacy of public figures; Statement 3: The government should keep the press from printing stories that invade the privacy of public figures (FREEPRSS)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be complete freedom of the press, even if the press sometimes invades the privacy of public figures29220.6
2) The press should develop a code of ethics to keep it from invading the privacy of public figures87961.9
3) The government should keep the press from printing stories that invade the privacy of public figures20014.1
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer171.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
679) Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: -- In a free society, it is all right if a few people accumulate a lot of wealth and property while many others live in poverty. (WLTHPOV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1148.0
2) Agree41028.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree26418.6
4) Disagree37026.1
5) Strongly disagree20814.7
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
680) Some people feel they have completely free choice and control over the way their lives turn out, and other people feel that what they themselves do has no real effect on what happens to them. Please use this scale to indicate how much freedom of choice and control you feel you have over the way your life turns out. (CNTRLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) No choice and control90.6
2) 2191.3
3) 3352.5
4) Some choice and control28920.4
5) 520114.2
6) 638427.1
7) A great deal of choice and control44831.6
8) Don't know191.3
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
681) The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? -- Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf (MODACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, limited a lot1369.6
2) Yes, limited a little15911.2
3) No, not limited at all110377.7
9) No answer211.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
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682) The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? -- Climbing several flights of stairs? (STAIRS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, limited a lot16811.8
2) Yes, limited a little20014.1
3) No, not limited at all101971.8
9) No answer322.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
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683) During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? -- Accomplished less than you would like (DIDLESSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34324.2
2) No106775.2
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
684) During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? -- Were limited in the kind of work or other activities (LIMITEDP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31622.3
2) No109377.0
9) No answer100.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
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685) During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? -- Accomplished less than you would like (DIDLESSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26418.6
2) No114680.8
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
686) During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? -- Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual (CRELESSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22115.6
2) No118683.6
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer120.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
687) During the past 4 weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including both work outside the home and housework)? (PAIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all84859.8
2) A little bit28219.9
3) Moderately1148.0
4) Quite a bit1077.5
5) Extremely574.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer110.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
688) How much of the time during the past 4 weeks have you felt calm and peaceful? (PEACEFUL)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time14410.1
2) Most of the time60742.8
3) A good bit of the time25217.8
4) Some of the time28019.7
5) A little bit of the time936.6
6) None of the time322.3
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer110.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
689) How much of the time during the past 4 weeks did you have a lot of energy? (ENERGY)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time14610.3
2) Most of the time48634.2
3) A good bit of the time31922.5
4) Some of the time25918.3
5) A little bit of the time1349.4
6) None of the time654.6
9) No answer100.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
690) How much of the time during the past 4 weeks have you felt downhearted and blue? (DOWNBLUE)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time271.9
2) Most of the time433.0
3) A good bit of the time634.4
4) Some of the time26618.7
5) A little bit of the time53737.8
6) None of the time47333.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
691) During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with you social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.)? (SOCACTS)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time402.8
2) Most of the time493.5
3) A good bit of the time523.7
4) Some of the time1349.4
5) A little bit of the time19613.8
6) None of the time93666.0
9) No answer120.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
692) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The first description is: Not being able to do moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling or playing golf? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go52637.1
2) Probably go37126.1
3) Probably not go19713.9
4) Definitely not go1097.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer21014.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
693) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Not being able to climb several flights of stairs? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go53137.4
2) Probably go36625.8
3) Probably not go19613.8
4) Definitely not go1057.4
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer21515.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
694) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Accomplishing less than you would like with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go43230.4
2) Probably go41629.3
3) Probably not go23216.3
4) Definitely not go1188.3
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer21515.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
695) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Being limited in the kind of work or other regular daily activities you do as a result of your physical health? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go50135.3
2) Probably go42530.0
3) Probably not go18713.2
4) Definitely not go835.8
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer21715.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
696) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Accomplishing less than you would like with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go29020.4
2) Probably go32623.0
3) Probably not go31722.3
4) Definitely not go23816.8
8) Don't know90.6
9) No answer23916.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
697) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Not working or doing other activities as carefully as usual as a result of any emotional problems such as feeling depressed or anxious? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go27119.1
2) Probably go31121.9
3) Probably not go33423.5
4) Definitely not go24016.9
8) Don't know90.6
9) No answer25417.9
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
698) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Having pain interfere with your normal work, including both work outside the home and housework? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT7)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go56339.7
2) Probably go41829.5
3) Probably not go14310.1
4) Definitely not go694.9
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer21915.4
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
699) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Not feeling calm and peaceful? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT8)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go21315.0
2) Probably go22315.7
3) Probably not go37126.1
4) Definitely not go33323.5
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer26718.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
700) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Not having lots of energy? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT9)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go27719.5
2) Probably go31222.0
3) Probably not go34624.4
4) Definitely not go22916.1
8) Don't know110.8
9) No answer24417.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
701) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Feeling downhearted and blue? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT10)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go20714.6
2) Probably go21114.9
3) Probably not go38727.3
4) Definitely not go34824.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer25618.0
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
702) Next, I'm going to read you some descriptions of health problems people sometimes experience. Some people might go to a doctor, others might not. The description is: Having physical or emotional problems interfere with your social life, like visiting friends, relatives, etc.? How likely would you be to seek medical treatment-that is, see a doctor, a nurse or other health professional-for this situation? Would you definitely go probably go, probably not go, or definitely not go? (TREAT11)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely go28420.0
2) Probably go36425.7
3) Probably not go27919.7
4) Definitely not go22916.1
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer25117.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
703) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Not being able to do moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling or playing golf (WAIT1)
 TOTAL%
0) 0161.4
1) 137033.5
2) 225122.7
3) 3736.6
4) 4232.1
5) 5191.7
6) 6111.0
7) 7100.9
10) 1030.3
15) 1510.1
18) 1810.1
60) 6010.1
90) 9010.1
991) Some days444.0
992) Some weeks504.5
993) Some months121.1
998) Don't know30.3
999) No answer21619.5
Missing1712
Total1105100.0
704) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Not being able to climb several flights of stairs (WAIT2)
 TOTAL%
0) 0292.6
1) 140336.3
2) 222720.4
3) 3635.7
4) 4141.3
5) 5131.2
6) 650.5
7) 760.5
10) 1020.2
18) 1810.1
32) 3210.1
991) Some days585.2
992) Some weeks464.1
993) Some months121.1
998) Don't know60.5
999) No answer22520.3
Missing1706
Total1111100.0
705) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Accomplishing less than you would like with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health (WAIT3)
 TOTAL%
0) 0131.2
1) 136634.5
2) 224423.0
3) 3514.8
4) 4131.2
5) 5111.0
6) 650.5
7) 780.8
9) 910.1
10) 1040.4
14) 1410.1
15) 1510.1
18) 1810.1
30) 3010.1
991) Some days403.8
992) Some weeks545.1
993) Some months161.5
998) Don't know40.4
999) No answer22621.3
Missing1757
Total1060100.0
706) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Being limited in the kind of work or other regular daily activities you do as a result of your physical health (WAIT4)
 TOTAL%
0) 0181.6
1) 139634.7
2) 226022.8
3) 3645.6
4) 4141.2
5) 5121.1
6) 650.4
7) 760.5
12) 1230.3
14) 1410.1
18) 1810.1
30) 3010.1
991) Some days443.9
992) Some weeks655.7
993) Some months151.3
998) Don't know40.4
999) No answer23320.4
Missing1675
Total1142100.0
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707) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Accomplishing less than you would like with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious) (WAIT5)
 TOTAL%
0) 0121.4
1) 126431.0
2) 215718.4
3) 3354.1
4) 4141.6
5) 540.5
6) 670.8
7) 760.7
8) 810.1
10) 1010.1
12) 1220.2
14) 1410.1
991) Some days303.5
992) Some weeks435.1
993) Some months212.5
998) Don't know30.4
999) No answer25029.4
Missing1966
Total851100.0
708) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Not working or doing other activities as carefully as usual as a result of any emotional problems such as feeling depressed or anxious (WAIT6)
 TOTAL%
0) 091.1
1) 125330.4
2) 215318.4
3) 3344.1
4) 4111.3
5) 540.5
6) 630.4
7) 760.7
9) 910.1
10) 1010.1
12) 1210.1
14) 1410.1
991) Some days283.4
992) Some weeks374.4
993) Some months232.8
998) Don't know10.1
999) No answer26632.0
Missing1985
Total832100.0
709) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Having pain interfere with your normal work, including both work outside the home and housework (WAIT7)
 TOTAL%
0) 0272.3
1) 143636.3
2) 226321.9
3) 3726.0
4) 4191.6
5) 5100.8
6) 690.8
7) 770.6
10) 1020.2
11) 1110.1
15) 1510.1
21) 2110.1
24) 2410.1
991) Some days443.7
992) Some weeks574.8
993) Some months131.1
998) Don't know40.3
999) No answer23319.4
Missing1617
Total1200100.0
710) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Not feeling calm and peaceful (WAIT8)
 TOTAL%
0) 091.3
1) 115922.7
2) 212117.3
3) 3152.1
4) 4131.9
5) 530.4
6) 660.9
7) 740.6
10) 1020.3
12) 1230.4
21) 2110.1
144) 14410.1
991) Some days213.0
992) Some weeks405.7
993) Some months233.3
999) No answer28039.9
Missing2116
Total701100.0
711) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Not having lots of energy (WAIT9)
 TOTAL%
0) 0151.8
1) 123127.8
2) 215718.9
3) 3354.2
4) 4151.8
5) 550.6
6) 681.0
7) 740.5
10) 1020.2
12) 1210.1
14) 1410.1
24) 2410.1
30) 3020.2
991) Some days222.7
992) Some weeks445.3
993) Some months263.1
999) No answer26131.4
Missing1987
Total830100.0
712) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Feeling downhearted and blue? (WAIT10)
 TOTAL%
0) 081.2
1) 114922.2
2) 211417.0
3) 3253.7
4) 481.2
5) 540.6
6) 660.9
7) 740.6
10) 1010.1
12) 1230.4
991) Some days182.7
992) Some weeks334.9
993) Some months253.7
999) No answer27340.7
Missing2146
Total671100.0
713) Given your life right now, how many days would you wait for this situation to get better on its own before seeking medical treatment? -- Having physical or emotional problems interfere with your social life, like visiting friends, relatives, etc.? (WAIT11)
 TOTAL%
0) 091.0
1) 126529.6
2) 217920.0
3) 3333.7
4) 4161.8
5) 570.8
6) 691.0
7) 760.7
11) 1110.1
12) 1230.3
14) 1410.1
30) 3010.1
991) Some days232.6
992) Some weeks485.4
993) Some months252.8
998) Don't know30.3
999) No answer26629.7
Missing1922
Total895100.0
714) As you know, when people go to doctors, they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following: Say you went to treatment because you feel downhearted and blue and this interferes with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.). Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect your overall quality of life to improve? (DOWNQOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect12026.4
2) Probably expect19442.6
3) Probably not expect7516.5
4) Definitely not expect224.8
8) Don't know204.4
9) No answer245.3
Missing2362
Total455100.0
715) As you know, when people go to doctors, they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following: Say you went to treatment because you feel downhearted and blue and this interferes with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.). Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect your relationships within your family to improve? (DOWNFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect12126.6
2) Probably expect19542.9
3) Probably not expect5913.0
4) Definitely not expect286.2
8) Don't know286.2
9) No answer245.3
Missing2362
Total455100.0
716) As you know, when people go to doctors, they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following: Say you went to treatment because you feel downhearted and blue and this interferes with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.). Would you definitely expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to be cured? (DOWNCURE)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect11224.6
2) Probably expect15734.5
3) Probably not expect10322.6
4) Definitely not expect347.5
8) Don't know275.9
9) No answer224.8
Missing2362
Total455100.0
717) As you know, when people go to doctors, they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following: Say you went to treatment because you feel downhearted and blue and this interferes with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.). Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to need to rely less on others? (DOWNRELY)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect9320.4
2) Probably expect17037.4
3) Probably not expect7917.4
4) Definitely not expect459.9
8) Don't know408.8
9) No answer286.2
Missing2362
Total455100.0
718) As you know, when people go to doctors, they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following: Say you went to treatment because you feel downhearted and blue and this interferes with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.). Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to feel better about yourself as a person? (DOWNFEEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect15133.2
2) Probably expect19041.8
3) Probably not expect439.5
4) Definitely not expect204.4
8) Don't know265.7
9) No answer255.5
Missing2362
Total455100.0
719) If you went for treatment because you have pain that interferes with your work or other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like: -- Would definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to improve your overall quality of life? (PAINQOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect20041.8
2) Probably expect21244.4
3) Probably not expect326.7
4) Definitely not expect112.3
8) Don't know81.7
9) No answer153.1
Missing2339
Total478100.0
720) If you went for treatment because you have pain that interferes with your work or other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like: -- Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect your relationships within your family to improve? (PAINFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect13528.2
2) Probably expect18338.3
3) Probably not expect6513.6
4) Definitely not expect296.1
8) Don't know296.1
9) No answer377.7
Missing2339
Total478100.0
721) If you went for treatment because you have pain that interferes with your work or other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like: -- Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to be cured? (PAINCURE)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect12225.5
2) Probably expect24651.5
3) Probably not expect5812.1
4) Definitely not expect163.3
8) Don't know194.0
9) No answer173.6
Missing2339
Total478100.0
722) If you went for treatment because you have pain that interferes with your work or other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like: -- Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to need to rely less on others? (PAINRELY)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect12927.0
2) Probably expect18238.1
3) Probably not expect8116.9
4) Definitely not expect347.1
8) Don't know316.5
9) No answer214.4
Missing2339
Total478100.0
723) If you went for treatment because you have pain that interferes with your work or other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like: -- Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to feel better about yourself as a person? (PAINFEEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect14831.0
2) Probably expect18638.9
3) Probably not expect5411.3
4) Definitely not expect316.5
8) Don't know326.7
9) No answer275.6
Missing2339
Total478100.0
724) As you know, when people go to doctors they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following. Say you went to treatment for an emotional health problem such as feeling depressed or anxious that affects your work and other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like. Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect your overall quality of life to improve? (EMOTQOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect13728.2
2) Probably expect21945.1
3) Probably not expect5310.9
4) Definitely not expect265.3
8) Don't know244.9
9) No answer275.6
Missing2331
Total486100.0
725) As you know, when people go to doctors they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following. Say you went to treatment for an emotional health problem such as feeling depressed or anxious that affects your work and other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like. Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect your relationships within your family to improve? (EMOTFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect13427.6
2) Probably expect20742.6
3) Probably not expect6413.2
4) Definitely not expect193.9
8) Don't know336.8
9) No answer296.0
Missing2331
Total486100.0
726) As you know, when people go to doctors they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following. Say you went to treatment for an emotional health problem such as feeling depressed or anxious that affects your work and other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like. Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect or definitely not expect to be cured? (EMOTCURE)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect11423.5
2) Probably expect18638.3
3) Probably not expect10822.2
4) Definitely not expect204.1
8) Don't know306.2
9) No answer285.8
Missing2331
Total486100.0
727) As you know, when people go to doctors they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following. Say you went to treatment for an emotional health problem such as feeling depressed or anxious that affects your work and other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like. Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to need to rely less on others? (EMOTRELY)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect10321.2
2) Probably expect18638.3
3) Probably not expect8818.1
4) Definitely not expect296.0
8) Don't know449.1
9) No answer367.4
Missing2331
Total486100.0
728) As you know, when people go to doctors they may hold different expectations of what should result from their treatment. I'm going to describe a health problem. Please tell me how much you, yourself, would expect to get each of the following. Say you went to treatment for an emotional health problem such as feeling depressed or anxious that affects your work and other daily activities so that you accomplish less than you would like. Would you definitely expect, probably expect, probably not expect, or definitely not expect to feel better about yourself as a person? (EMOTFEEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely expect17135.2
2) Probably expect19640.3
3) Probably not expect408.2
4) Definitely not expect153.1
8) Don't know336.8
9) No answer316.4
Missing2331
Total486100.0
729) Which of these statements applies to you?: married and living with your husband/wife; not married but living with a partner; married or partnered, but not living in the same household; not married/no partner. (POSSLQ)
 TOTAL%
1) Married, together102740.3
2) Partner, together2248.8
3) Married/Partner apart2138.4
4) No partner90535.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer1787.0
Missing269
Total2548100.0
730) How important is coming from a wealthy family for getting ahead in life? (OPWLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential352.8
2) Very important20616.2
3) Fairly important33826.6
4) Not very important41832.9
5) Not important at all17914.1
8) Can't choose423.3
9) No answer544.2
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
731) How important is knowing the right people for getting ahead in life? (CONTACTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential15512.2
2) Very important41032.2
3) Fairly important45936.1
4) Not very important12910.1
5) Not important at all443.5
8) Can't choose201.6
9) No answer554.3
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
732) 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%
1) Strongly agree43923.2
2) Agree100352.9
3) Neither agree or disagree1719.0
4) Disagree21711.4
5) Strongly disagree472.5
8) Can't choose140.7
9) No answer50.3
Missing921
Total1896100.0
733) Inequality continues to exist because it benefits the rich and powerful--do you agree or disagree? (INEQUAL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15712.3
2) Agree41332.5
3) Neither agree or disagree30924.3
4) Disagree20316.0
5) Strongly disagree564.4
8) Can't choose564.4
9) No answer786.1
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
734) No one would study for years to become a lawyer or doctor unless they expected to earn a lot more than ordinary workers--do you agree or disagree? (INEQUAL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26420.8
2) Agree47237.1
3) Neither agree or disagree17113.4
4) Disagree23518.5
5) Strongly disagree453.5
8) Can't choose120.9
9) No answer735.7
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
735) Large differences in income are necessary for America's prosperity--do you agree or disagree? (INEQUAL5)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree574.5
2) Agree26020.4
3) Neither agree or disagree34727.3
4) Disagree39431.0
5) Strongly disagree1017.9
8) Can't choose383.0
9) No answer755.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
736) Inequality continues to exist because ordinary people don't join together to get rid of it--do you agree or disagree? (INEQUAL7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1259.8
2) Agree41032.2
3) Neither agree or disagree31925.1
4) Disagree21316.7
5) Strongly disagree735.7
8) Can't choose514.0
9) No answer816.4
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
737) How much do you think a doctor in general practice earns? (PAYDOC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272286,321.92343,360.74
738) How much do you think the chairman of a large national corporation earns? (PAYEXEC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272520,764.29408,203.60
739) How much do you think a skilled worker in a factory earns? (PAYSKILL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272206,165.97372,443.62
740) How much do you think an unskilled worker in a factory earns? (PAYUNSKL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272202,218.97381,414.99
741) How much do you think a member of the cabinet in the federal government earns? (PAYCABNT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272304,629.72365,242.51
742) How much do you think a Lawyer earns? (PAYLAW)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272307,084.61352,864.73
743) How much do you think a sales clerk in a department store earns? (PAYSALES)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272195,173.54375,377.78
744) How much do you think the owner of a small shop earns? (PAYOWNER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272362,973.59390,038.52
745) How much do you think a Supreme Court Justice earns? (PAYJUDGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272309,117.24355,435.37
746) How much do you think people in your own occupation earn? (PAYROCC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272232,726.34386,743.85
747) How much do you think a doctor in general practice should earn? (GIVEDOC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272307,640.70366,999.00
748) How much do you think the chairman of a large national corporation should earn? (GIVEXEC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272398,632.15394,830.49
749) How much do you think a skilled worker in a factory should earn? (GIVSKILL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272239,557.89391,622.59
750) How much do you think an unskilled worker in a factory should earn? (GIVUNSKL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272231,986.18398,217.07
751) How much do you think a member of the cabinet in the federal government should earn? (GIVCABNT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272303,713.35388,409.46
752) Next, what do you think people in these jobs ought to be paid -- how much do you think they should earn each year before taxes, regardless of what they actually get? Please write in how much they should earn each year. -- A lawyer? (GIVLAW)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272306,303.70379,137.82
753) Next, what do you think people in these jobs ought to be paid -- how much do you think they should earn each year before taxes, regardless of what they actually get? Please write in how much they should earn each year. -- A salesclerk in a department store? (GIVSALES)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272229,569.80395,658.43
754) Next, what do you think people in these jobs ought to be paid -- how much do you think they should earn each year before taxes, regardless of what they actually get? Please write in how much they should earn each year. -- The owner of a small shop? (GIVOWNER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272356,682.09396,441.39
755) Next, what do you think people in these jobs ought to be paid -- how much do you think they should earn each year before taxes, regardless of what they actually get? Please write in how much they should earn each year. -- A Supreme Court Justice? (GIVJUDGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272322,179.22377,360.00
756) Next, what do you think people in these jobs ought to be paid -- how much do you think they should earn each year before taxes, regardless of what they actually get? Please write in how much they should earn each year. -- People in your occupation - about how much ought they earn? (GIVROCC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1272260,912.60398,940.31
757) Differences in income in America are too large--do you agree or disagree? (INCGAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree29723.3
2) Agree48938.4
3) Neither25520.0
4) Disagree1098.6
5) Strongly disagree383.0
8) Can't choose372.9
9) No answer473.7
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
758) It is the responsibility of the government to reduce the differences in income between people with high incomes and those with low incomes--do you agree or disagree? (GOVEQINC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2369.3
2) Agree56222.1
3) Neither59223.2
4) Disagree59523.4
5) Strongly disagree35013.7
8) Can't choose773.0
9) No answer1365.3
Missing269
Total2548100.0
759) 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%
1) Much larger share26020.4
2) Larger50239.5
3) The same share38430.2
4) Smaller161.3
5) Much smaller share110.9
8) Can't choose493.9
9) No answer503.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
760) In all countries, there are differences or conflicts between different social groups. In your opinion, in America, how much conflict is there between poor people and rich people? (CONWLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very strong conflicts15712.3
2) Strong conflicts47237.1
3) Not very strong conflicts42533.4
4) There are no conflicts332.6
8) Can't choose725.7
9) No answer1138.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
761) How much conflict is there between the working class and the middle class? (CONCLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very strong conflicts604.7
2) Strong conflicts24519.3
3) Not very strong conflicts68153.5
4) There are no conflicts1058.3
8) Can't choose665.2
9) No answer1159.0
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
762) How much conflict is there between management and workers? (CONFNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Very strong conflicts14211.2
2) Strong conflicts46336.4
3) Not very strong conflicts46336.4
4) There are no conflicts312.4
8) Can't choose594.6
9) No answer1149.0
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
763) In all countries, there are differences or conflicts between different social groups. In your opinion, in America, how much conflict is there between -- People at the top of society and people at the bottom? (CONSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very strong conflicts32425.5
2) Strong conflicts46136.2
3) Not very strong conflicts27421.5
4) There are no conflicts322.5
8) Can't choose675.3
9) No answer1149.0
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
764) In all countries, there are differences or conflicts between different social groups. In your opinion, in America, how much conflict is there between: -- Young people and older people? (CONAGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very strong conflicts1189.3
2) Strong conflicts35928.2
3) Not very strong conflicts55143.3
4) There are no conflicts796.2
8) Can't choose514.0
9) No answer1149.0
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
765) Please think of your present job (or your last job if you don't have one now). If you compare this job with the job your father had when you were 16, would you say that the level or status of your job is (or was)... (OCCMOBIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Much higher than your father's21516.9
2) Higher30223.7
3) About equal28222.2
4) Lower18314.4
5) Much lower than your father's1007.9
6) I never had a job120.9
7) Did not have father/father never had job483.8
9) No answer13010.2
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
766) Do you agree or disagree? In America people get rewarded for their effort. (REWRDEFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13610.7
2) Agree63650.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree27821.9
4) Disagree1179.2
5) Strongly disagree262.0
8) Can't choose241.9
9) No answer554.3
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
767) Do you agree or disagree? In America people get rewarded for their intelligence and skills. (REWRDINT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18714.7
2) Agree69654.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree20816.4
4) Disagree907.1
5) Strongly disagree171.3
8) Can't choose211.7
9) No answer534.2
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
768) Do you agree or disagree? To get all the way to the top in American today, you have to be corrupt. (CORRUPT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree544.2
2) Agree15011.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree27821.9
4) Disagree44034.6
5) Strongly disagree27121.3
8) Can't choose262.0
9) No answer534.2
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
769) Do you agree or disagree? Would say that you deserve what you are earning? (EARNDES)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18814.8
2) Agree47137.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree40732.0
4) Disagree342.7
5) Strongly disagree40.3
6) Never worked171.3
8) Can't choose685.3
9) No answer836.5
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
770) Do you agree or disagree? Present economic differences between rich and poor countries are too large. (LDCGAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23718.6
2) Agree51140.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree31424.7
4) Disagree695.4
5) Strongly disagree141.1
8) Can't choose786.1
9) No answer493.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
771) Do you agree or disagree? People in wealthy countries should make an additional tax contribution to help people in poor countries. (LDCTAX)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13910.9
2) Agree28722.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree30724.1
4) Disagree29523.2
5) Strongly disagree14011.0
8) Can't choose554.3
9) No answer493.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
772) Is it just or unjust - right or wrong - that people with higher incomes can: -- Buy better health care than people with lower incomes? (RICHHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very just, definitely right16513.0
2) Somewhat just, right17013.4
3) Neither just nor unjust mixed feelings26420.8
4) Somewhat unjust, wrong24919.6
5) Very unjust, wrong34026.7
8) Can't choose352.8
9) No answer493.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
773) Is it just or unjust - right or wrong - that people with higher incomes can: -- Buy better education for their children than people with lower incomes? (RICHEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very just, definitely right17814.0
2) Somewhat just, right20015.7
3) Neither just nor unjust mixed feelings24219.0
4) Somewhat unjust, wrong23718.6
5) Very unjust, wrong33926.7
8) Can't choose262.0
9) No answer503.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
774) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- How much responsibility goes with the job (how important should that be in deciding pay)? (PAYRESP)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential34827.4
2) Very important63149.6
3) Fairly important19215.1
4) Not very important141.1
5) Not important at all30.2
8) Can't choose342.7
9) No answer503.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
775) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- Whether the job requires supervising others (how important should that be in deciding pay)? (PAYSUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential18314.4
2) Very important57245.0
3) Fairly important35728.1
4) Not very important624.9
5) Not important at all100.8
8) Can't choose393.1
9) No answer493.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
776) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- What is needed to support a family (how important should that be in deciding pay)? (PAYFAM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential26320.7
2) Very important45635.8
3) Fairly important29623.3
4) Not very important1098.6
5) Not important at all554.3
8) Can't choose423.3
9) No answer514.0
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
777) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- Whether the person has children to support (how important should that be in deciding pay)? (PAYCHILD)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential16312.8
2) Very important35227.7
3) Fairly important26620.9
4) Not very important24919.6
5) Not important at all13410.5
8) Can't choose564.4
9) No answer524.1
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
778) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- How well he or she does the job (how important should that be)? (PAYDOWEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential48438.1
2) Very important61848.6
3) Fairly important836.5
4) Not very important100.8
5) Not important at all60.5
8) Can't choose211.7
9) No answer503.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
779) In deciding how much people ought to earn, how important should each of these things be, in your opinion: -- How hard he or she works at the job (how important should that be)? (PAYHARD)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential44134.7
2) Very important62048.7
3) Fairly important1179.2
4) Not very important151.2
5) Not important at all50.4
8) Can't choose201.6
9) No answer544.2
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
780) Is your pay just? We are not asking you about what you earn, nor what you would like to earn - but what you feel is just given your skills and effort. Is your pay: (JUSTPAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Much less than is just23718.6
2) A little less than is just43234.0
3) About just for me38630.3
4) A little more than is just584.6
5) Much more than is just141.1
6) Never had a job151.2
8) Can't choose604.7
9) No answer705.5
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
781) First, what type of society is America today? Type A: small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom; Type B: A society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom; Type C: a pyramid except that just a few people are at the very bottom; Type D: a society with most people in the middle; Type E: Many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom. (SOCTYPE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Type A19315.2
2) Type B36428.6
3) Type C21316.7
4) Type D32225.3
5) Type E322.5
8) Can't choose645.0
9) No answer846.6
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
782) What type of society do you think America ought to be like - which would you prefer? Type A: small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom; Type B: A society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom; Type C: a pyramid except that just a few people are at the very bottom; Type D: a society with most people in the middle; Type E: Many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom. (SOCTYPE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Type A262.0
2) Type B1017.9
3) Type C17713.9
4) Type D51440.4
5) Type E28022.0
8) Can't choose886.9
9) No answer866.8
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
783) Now we would like to know where you and other people fit in. Please look at the diagram you think best describes America today: -- Where would you say you and your family actually are - at the top, somewhere in the middle, or toward the bottom? (FAMRNK)
 TOTAL%
1) Top262.0
2) 2332.6
3) 319715.5
4) 448738.3
5) 524819.5
6) 6937.3
7) Bottom514.0
8) Can't choose544.2
9) No answer836.5
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
784) Regarding rank in society--Where would you say an unskilled worker in a factory fits in? (UNSKLRNK)
 TOTAL%
1) Top120.9
2) 260.5
3) 3252.0
4) 41017.9
5) 523718.6
6) 645735.9
7) Bottom29323.0
8) Can't choose614.8
9) No answer806.3
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
785) Now we would like to know where you and other people fit in. Please look at the diagram you think best describes America today: -- Where would you say the chairman of a large national corporation fits in? (EXECRNK)
 TOTAL%
1) Top56544.4
2) 234527.1
3) 313810.8
4) 4463.6
5) 5171.3
6) 640.3
7) Bottom20.2
8) Can't choose574.5
9) No answer987.7
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
786) In the job your father had when you were growing up, did your father supervise anyone who was directly responsible to him? (If yes, how many people?) (PASUP)
 TOTAL%
1) No, did not supervise44735.1
2) Yes, supervised 1 to 9 people32125.2
3) Yes, supervised 10 or more18914.9
4) Don't know if he supervised anyone17213.5
5) I don't know what my father did/father never had job/never know father/father dead705.5
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer715.6
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
787) About how many books were there around your family's house when you were 16 years old? (BOOKS16)
 TOTAL%
1) None372.9
2) 1 or 2816.4
3) Around 1020516.1
4) Around 2022617.8
5) Around 5022918.0
6) Around 10018614.6
7) Around 20013910.9
8) Around 500635.0
9) 1,000 or more332.6
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer725.7
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
788) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Family life often suffers because men concentrate too much on their work. (MEOVRWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20911.1
2) Agree87746.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree33117.6
4) Disagree36119.2
5) Strongly disagree341.8
8) Can't choose432.3
9) No answer221.2
Missing940
Total1877100.0
789) Asked of those whose employers have more than one physical location: 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%
1) 1-949025.9
2) 10-4944223.4
3) 50-9921611.4
4) 100-49936119.1
5) 500-9991196.3
6) 1000-1999955.0
7) More than 2,0001266.7
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer181.0
Missing926
Total1891100.0
790) How important for deciding pay for same work...The person's education and formal qualifications? (PAYEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Essential26320.7
2) Very important56644.5
3) Fairly important31925.1
4) Not very important413.2
5) Not important at all100.8
8) Can't choose231.8
9) No answer503.9
Missing1545
Total1272100.0
791) Private enterprise is the best way to solve America's economic problems--do you agree or disagree? (PRIVENT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17513.7
2) Agree37729.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree40932.1
4) Disagree13810.8
5) Strongly disagree312.4
8) Can't choose715.6
9) No answer755.9
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
792) America's highest priority: America should... Maintain order in the nation, Give people more say in government decisions, Fight rising prices, Protect freedom of speech (POSTMAT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Maintain order in the nation41232.3
2) Give people more say in government decisions29423.0
3) Fight rising prices19415.2
4) Protect freedom of speech18714.7
8) Can't choose13510.6
9) No answer544.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
793) America's next highest priority: (see POSTMAT1) (POSTMAT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Maintain order in the nation27121.2
2) Give people more say in government decisions33526.3
3) Fight rising prices21216.6
4) Protect freedom of speech26320.6
8) Can't choose14111.1
9) No answer544.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
794) We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith. (SCIFAITH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16312.8
2) Agree47837.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree29423.0
4) Disagree18814.7
5) Strongly disagree614.8
8) Can't choose241.9
9) No answer685.3
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
795) Overall, modern science does more harm than good. (HARMGOOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree473.7
2) Agree18514.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree29423.0
4) Disagree45735.8
5) Strongly disagree16713.1
8) Can't choose372.9
9) No answer897.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
796) Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life. (SCIGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree352.7
2) Agree21917.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree33526.3
4) Disagree44635.0
5) Strongly disagree1048.2
8) Can't choose564.4
9) No answer816.3
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
797) We worry too much about the future of the environment, and not enough about prices and jobs today. (GRNECON)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12710.0
2) Agree32825.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree21316.7
4) Disagree39831.2
5) Strongly disagree1239.6
8) Can't choose201.6
9) No answer675.3
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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798) Almost everything we do in modern life harms the environment. (HARMSGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree786.1
2) Agree45735.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree24919.5
4) Disagree33926.6
5) Strongly disagree483.8
8) Can't choose262.0
9) No answer796.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
799) People worry too much about human progress harming the environment. (GRNPROG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree564.4
2) Agree27521.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree26020.4
4) Disagree45735.8
5) Strongly disagree1038.1
8) Can't choose362.8
9) No answer897.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
800) In order to protect the environment, America needs economic growth. (GRWTHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree957.4
2) Agree45135.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree31324.5
4) Disagree24519.2
5) Strongly disagree352.7
8) Can't choose604.7
9) No answer776.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
801) It is right to use animals for medical testing if it might save human lives. (ANTESTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13510.6
2) Agree51740.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree22617.7
4) Disagree18414.4
5) Strongly disagree907.1
8) Can't choose463.6
9) No answer786.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
802) Economic growth always harms the environment. (GRWTHARM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree312.4
2) Agree19115.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree37029.0
4) Disagree50039.2
5) Strongly disagree564.4
8) Can't choose453.5
9) No answer836.5
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
803) Select: 1) Nature is sacred because it is created by God 2)Nature is spiritual or sacred in itself 3)Nature is important, but not spiritual or sacred. (NATURGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Nature is sacred because it is created by God47237.0
2) Nature is spiritual or sacred in itself27721.7
3) Nature is important, but not spiritual or sacred32625.5
8) Can't choose13610.7
9) No answer655.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
804) How willing would you be to pay much higher prices in order to protect the environment? (GRNPRICE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very willing1219.5
2) Fairly willing39731.1
3) Neither willing nor unwilling33326.1
4) Not very willing17613.8
5) Not at all willing12710.0
8) Can't choose634.9
9) No answer594.6
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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805) And how willing would you be to pay much higher taxes in order to protect the environment? (GRNTAXES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very willing725.6
2) Fairly willing29723.3
3) Neither willing nor unwilling31524.7
4) Not very willing22517.6
5) Not at all willing25820.2
8) Can't choose514.0
9) No answer584.5
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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806) And how willing would you be to accept cuts in your standard of living in order to protect the environment? (GRNSOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very willing645.0
2) Fairly willing28021.9
3) Neither willing nor unwilling31224.5
4) Not very willing24018.8
5) Not at all willing27421.5
8) Can't choose473.7
9) No answer594.6
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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807) It is just too difficult for someone like me to do much about the environment. (TOODIFME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree715.6
2) Agree26921.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree24118.9
4) Disagree51640.4
5) Strongly disagree927.2
8) Can't choose211.6
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
808) I do what is right for the environment, even when it costs more money or takes up more time. (IHLPGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree655.1
2) Agree52941.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree38430.1
4) Disagree18414.4
5) Strongly disagree141.1
8) Can't choose342.7
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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809) Antibiotics kill bacteria, but not viruses. (SCITEST2)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true38330.0
2) Probably true51140.0
3) Probably not true14111.1
4) Definitely not true524.1
8) Can't choose1239.6
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
810) Human beings developed from earlier species of animals. (SCITEST4)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true17213.5
2) Probably true33426.2
3) Probably not true19415.2
4) Definitely not true39531.0
8) Can't choose1159.0
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
811) All man-made chemicals can cause cancer if you eat enough of them. (SCITEST5)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true1078.4
2) Probably true43033.7
3) Probably not true38129.9
4) Definitely not true17113.4
8) Can't choose1219.5
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
812) If someone is exposed to any amount of radioactivity, they are certain to die as a result. (GRNTEST1)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true796.2
2) Probably true25019.6
3) Probably not true42433.2
4) Definitely not true33826.5
8) Can't choose1199.3
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
813) The greenhouse effect is caused by a hole in the earth's atmosphere. (GRNTEST2)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true20215.8
2) Probably true44334.7
3) Probably not true22117.3
4) Definitely not true14911.7
8) Can't choose19215.0
9) No answer695.4
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
814) Every time we use coal or oil or gas, we contribute to the greenhouse effect. (GRNTEST4)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true21516.8
2) Probably true52741.3
3) Probably not true23018.0
4) Definitely not true564.4
8) Can't choose18414.4
9) No answer645.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
815) In general, do you think that air pollution caused by cars is: 1) Extremely dangerous for the environment; 2) Very dangerous; 3) Somewhat dangerous; 4) Not very dangerous; or 5) Not dangerous at all for the environment. (CARSGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment23218.2
2) Very dangerous34727.2
3) Somewhat dangerous52140.8
4) Not very dangerous685.3
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment60.5
8) Can't choose483.8
9) No answer544.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
816) And do you think that air pollution caused by cars is: 1) Extremely dangerous for you and your family; 2) Very dangerous; 3) Somewhat dangerous; 4) Not very dangerous; 5) Not dangerous at all for you and your family. (CARSFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment17513.7
2) Very dangerous32925.8
3) Somewhat dangerous56043.9
4) Not very dangerous1028.0
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment80.6
8) Can't choose463.6
9) No answer564.4
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
817) In general, do you think air pollution caused by industry is: 1) Extremely dangerous for the environment; 2) Very dangerous; 3) Somewhat dangerous; 4) Not very dangerous; 5) Not dangerous at all for the environment. (INDUSGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment35227.6
2) Very dangerous43434.0
3) Somewhat dangerous37429.3
4) Not very dangerous282.2
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment20.2
8) Can't choose383.0
9) No answer483.8
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
818) In general, do you think that pesticides and chemicals used in farming are: 1) Extremely dangerous for the environment; to 5)Not dangerous at all for the environment. (CHEMGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment21616.9
2) Very dangerous36628.7
3) Somewhat dangerous50439.5
4) Not very dangerous786.1
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment151.2
8) Can't choose463.6
9) No answer514.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
819) In general, do you think that pollution of America's rivers, lakes, and streams is: 1) Extremely dangerous for the environment; to 5) Not dangerous at all for the environment. (WATERGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment42333.2
2) Very dangerous41232.3
3) Somewhat dangerous28822.6
4) Not very dangerous443.4
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment141.1
8) Can't choose443.4
9) No answer514.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
820) In general, do you think that a rise in the world's temperature caused by the 'greenhouse effect' is: 1) Extremely dangerous for the environment; 5) Not dangerous at all for the environment. (TEMPGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment20215.8
2) Very dangerous31224.5
3) Somewhat dangerous42032.9
4) Not very dangerous1169.1
5) Not dangerous at all for the environment211.6
8) Can't choose15312.0
9) No answer524.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
821) Select: 1) Government should let ordinary people decide for themselves how to protect the environment, even if it means that they don't always do the right thing; or 2) Government should pass laws to make ordinary people protect the environment, even if it interferes with people's right to make their own decisions. (PUBDECID)
 TOTAL%
1) Government should let ordinary people decide29323.0
2) Government should pass laws57144.7
8) Can't choose30724.1
9) No answer1058.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
822) Select: 1) Government should let businesses decide for themselves how to protect the environment, even if it means that they don't always do the right thing; or 2) Government should pass laws to make businesses protect the environment, even if it interferes with business' right to make their own decisions. (BUSDECID)
 TOTAL%
1) Government should let businesses decide1138.9
2) Government should pass laws87068.2
8) Can't choose18814.7
9) No answer1058.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
823) How often do you make a special effort to sort glass or cans or plastic or papers and so on for recycling? (RECYCLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Always39330.8
2) Often29122.8
3) Sometimes27121.2
4) Never18914.8
5) Recycling not available where I live675.3
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer634.9
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
824) Are you a member of any group whose main aim is to preserve or protect the environment? (GRNGROUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1058.2
2) No110886.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer624.9
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
825) In the last five years, have you signed a petition about an environmental issue? (GRNSIGN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have26420.7
2) No, I have not92072.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer917.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
826) In the last five years, have you given money to an environmental group? (GRNMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have26921.1
2) No, I have not91071.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer967.5
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
827) In the last five years, have you taken part in a protest of demonstration about an environmental issue? (GRNDEMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have372.9
2) No, I have not112388.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer1159.0
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
828) Would you describe the place where you live as: 1) A big city; 2) The suburbs or outskirts of a big city; 3) A small city or town; 4) A country village; 5) A farm or home in the country (COMTYPE)
 TOTAL%
1) A big city23818.7
2) The suburbs or outskirts of a bit city29222.9
3) A small city or town49939.1
4) A country village514.0
5) A farm or home in the country12710.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer695.4
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
829) Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement? -- The earth cannot continue to support population growth at its present rate. (POPGRWTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19615.4
2) Agree44134.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree27921.9
4) Disagree19715.4
5) Strongly disagree372.9
8) Don't know554.3
9) No answer715.6
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
830) Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement? -- There are more important things to do in life than protect the environment. (IMPGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree332.6
2) Agree20416.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree34627.1
4) Disagree47937.5
5) Strongly disagree1239.6
8) Don't know252.0
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
831) Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement? -- There is no point in doing what I can for the environment unless others do the same. (OTHSSAME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree514.0
2) Agree27121.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree20115.8
4) Disagree54442.6
5) Strongly disagree1229.6
8) Don't know171.3
9) No answer705.5
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
832) Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement? -- Many of the claims about environmental threats are exaggerated (GRNEXAGG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree705.5
2) Agree25419.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree33326.1
4) Disagree36528.6
5) Strongly disagree12810.0
8) Don't know534.2
9) No answer735.7
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
833) Do you think that modifying the genes of certain crops is extremely dangerous to the environment, very dangerous, somewhat dangerous, not very dangerous or not dangerous at all? (GENEGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely dangerous for the environment927.2
2) Very dangerous16713.1
3) Somewhat dangerous40832.0
4) Not very dangerous26821.0
5) Not at all dangerous for the environment463.6
8) Can't choose24118.9
9) No answer544.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
834) Some countries are doing more to protect the world environment than other countries are. In general do you think that America is doing more than enough, about right or too little? (AMPROGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) More than enough13210.3
2) About the right amount45335.5
3) Too little48938.3
8) Can't choose1017.9
9) No answer1017.9
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
835) On balance, which of these two do you think is making more effort to look after the environment: business and industry, people generally or both about equally? (BIZPEOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Business and Industry14311.2
2) People in general55543.5
3) Both equal29623.2
8) Can't choose17813.9
9) No answer1048.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
836) Which of these two groups do you think is making more effort to look after the environment: government, business and industry or both about equally? (GOVTBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Government49238.6
2) Business and industry13610.7
3) Both equally30323.7
8) Can't choose24118.9
9) No answer1048.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
837) Which of these two groups is making more effort to look after the environment: people generally, government or both about equally? (PEOPGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) People in general49438.7
2) Government22417.6
3) Both equally29423.0
8) Can't choose16112.6
9) No answer1038.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
838) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- For environmental problems, there should be international agreements that American and other countries should be made to follow. (GRNINTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27821.8
2) Agree61948.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree16613.0
4) Disagree604.7
5) Strongly disagree90.7
8) Can't choose735.7
9) No answer715.6
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
839) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- Poorer countries should be expected to make less effort than richer countries to protect the environment. (LDCGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree403.1
2) Agree16412.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree24519.2
4) Disagree52240.9
5) Strongly disagree14211.1
8) Don't know604.7
9) No answer1038.1
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
840) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- Economic progress in America will slow down unless we look after the environment better. (ECONGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1269.9
2) Agree43834.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree35327.7
4) Disagree17113.4
5) Strongly disagree231.8
8) Don't know675.3
9) No answer987.7
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
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841) Within the next five years, how likely is it that an accident at a nuclear power station will cause long-term environmental damage across many countries? (NUKEACC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely18414.4
2) Likely41532.5
3) Unlikely33025.9
4) Very unlikely14011.0
8) Don't know14811.6
9) No answer594.6
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
842) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? -- Business and industry (INFOBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust342.7
2) Quite a lot of trust826.4
3) Some trust41732.7
4) Not much trust41532.5
5) Hardly any trust18414.4
8) Don't know393.1
9) No answer1058.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
843) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? -- Environmental groups (INFOGRN)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust15612.2
2) Quite a lot of trust37029.0
3) Some trust41632.6
4) Not much trust14311.2
5) Hardly any trust423.3
8) Don't know352.7
9) No answer1148.9
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
844) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? -- Government departments (INFOGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust443.4
2) Quite a lot of trust18514.5
3) Some trust52641.2
4) Not much trust28822.6
5) Hardly any trust846.6
8) Don't know383.0
9) No answer1118.7
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
845) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? - Newspapers (INFONEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust554.3
2) Quite a lot of trust21817.1
3) Some trust52841.4
4) Not much trust25119.7
5) Hardly any trust725.6
8) Don't know332.6
9) No answer1199.3
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
846) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? -- Radio or TV programs (INFOTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust514.0
2) Quite a lot of trust22917.9
3) Some trust55943.8
4) Not much trust21516.8
5) Hardly any trust725.6
8) Don't know332.6
9) No answer1179.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
847) How much trust do you have in each of the following groups to give you correct information about causes of pollution? -- University research centers (INFOCOL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of trust24018.8
2) Quite a lot of trust44434.8
3) Some trust36028.2
4) Not much trust614.8
5) Hardly any trust221.7
8) Don't know443.4
9) No answer1058.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
848) How many sex partners have you had in the last 12 months? (PARTNERS)
 TOTAL%
0) No partners52121.7
1) 1 partner150262.6
2) 2 partners1516.3
3) 3 partners793.3
4) 4 partners421.8
5) 5-10 partners361.5
6) 11-20 partners90.4
9) 1 + partners20.1
99) No answer582.4
Missing417
Total2400100.0
849) Was one of the partners your husband or wife or regular sexual partner? (MATESEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes161585.9
2) No1749.3
9) No answer904.8
Missing938
Total1879100.0
850) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Close personal friend (FRNDSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17736.7
2) No12826.6
9) No answer17736.7
Missing2335
Total482100.0
851) Had sex with: Neighbor, Co-Worker, or long-term acquaintance (ACQNTSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11523.9
2) No19039.4
9) No answer17736.7
Missing2335
Total482100.0
852) Had sex with: Casual date or pick-up (PIKUPSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10421.6
2) No20141.7
9) No answer17736.7
Missing2335
Total482100.0
853) Had sex with: Person you paid for sex (PAIDSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61.2
2) No29962.0
9) No answer17736.7
Missing2335
Total482100.0
854) Had sex with: Other (OTHERSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71.5
2) No29861.8
9) No answer17736.7
Missing2335
Total482100.0
855) Have your sex partners in the last 12 months been exclusively male, both male and female, exclusively female. (SEXSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Exclusively male93449.7
2) Both male and female140.7
3) Exclusively female82243.7
9) No answer1095.8
Missing938
Total1879100.0
856) About how often did you have sex during the last 12 months? (SEXFREQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all50921.2
1) Once or twice2028.4
2) About once a month2048.5
3) 2 or 3 times a month36015.0
4) About once a week39116.3
5) 2 or 3 times a week44618.6
6) More than 3 times a week1526.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer1355.6
Missing417
Total2400100.0
857) Now thinking about the time since your 18th birthday (including the past 12 months) how many female partners have you had sex with? (NUMWOMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2400137.29336.05
858) Now thinking about the time since your 18th birthday (including the past 12 months) how many male partners have you had sex with? (NUMMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2400122.21322.58
859) Now think about the past five years-- the time since February/March 1986, and including the past 12 months, how many sex partners have you had in that five year period? (PARTNRS5)
 TOTAL%
0) No partners32313.5
1) 1 Partner121850.8
2) 2 Partners25210.5
3) 3 partners1646.8
4) 4 partners1124.7
5) 5-10 partners1325.5
6) 11-20 partners482.0
7) 21-100 partners281.2
8) More than 100 partners20.1
9) 1 + partners190.8
99) No answer1024.3
Missing417
Total2400100.0
860) Have your sex partners in the last five years been... (SEXSEX5)
 TOTAL%
1) Exclusively male102146.7
2) Both male and female432.0
3) Exclusively female88240.4
9) No answer23910.9
Missing632
Total2185100.0
861) Thinking about the time since your 18th birthday, have you ever had sex with a person you paid or who paid you for sex? (EVPAIDSX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1918.0
2) No210987.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer994.1
Missing417
Total2400100.0
862) Have you ever had sex with someone other than your husband or wife while you were married? (EVSTRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30812.8
2) No141859.1
3) Never married60225.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer713.0
Missing417
Total2400100.0
863) The last time you had sex, was a condom used? By 'sex' we mean vaginal, oral, or anal sex. (CONDOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, the last time I had sex, a condom was used48320.1
2) No, the last time I had sex, a condom was not used171971.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer1968.2
Missing417
Total2400100.0
864) The last time you had sex, was it with someone you were in an on-going relationship with, or was it with someone else? (RELATSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, the last time I had sex, it was with someone I was in an on-going relationship with195981.6
2) No, the last time I had sex, it was not with someone I was in an on-going relationship with2369.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer2048.5
Missing417
Total2400100.0
865) 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%
1) Yes622.6
2) No226594.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer723.0
Missing417
Total2400100.0
866) How long has it been since you last used a needle to inject drugs? (IDU30)
 TOTAL%
1) Within the past 30 days32.2
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months96.7
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years75.2
4) More than 3 years ago3727.4
8) Don't know43.0
9) No answer7555.6
Missing2682
Total135100.0
867) Have you ever, even once, used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (EVCRACK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes964.0
2) No221292.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) No answer923.8
Missing417
Total2400100.0
868) How long has it been since you last used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (CRACK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Within the past 30 days63.2
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months158.0
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years189.6
4) More than 3 years ago5428.7
8) Don't know21.1
9) No answer9349.5
Missing2629
Total188100.0
869) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Financial and credit history (ASKFINAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should69348.8
2) Probably should39327.7
3) Probably should not15911.2
4) Definitely should not1349.4
8) Don't know332.3
9) No answer70.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
870) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Criminal arrests and convictions (ASKCRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should118883.7
2) Probably should15811.1
3) Probably should not211.5
4) Definitely should not110.8
8) Don't know322.3
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
871) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Illegal drug use (ASKDRUGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should114380.5
2) Probably should18913.3
3) Probably should not282.0
4) Definitely should not191.3
8) Don't know322.3
9) No answer80.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
872) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Mental health history (ASKMENTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should103572.9
2) Probably should27219.2
3) Probably should not513.6
4) Definitely should not221.6
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer80.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
873) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Foreign relatives and friends (ASKFORGN)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should70149.4
2) Probably should38327.0
3) Probably should not17612.4
4) Definitely should not1087.6
8) Don't know423.0
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
874) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Alcohol use (ASKDRINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should88462.3
2) Probably should37026.1
3) Probably should not866.1
4) Definitely should not402.8
8) Don't know322.3
9) No answer70.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
875) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: Sexual orientation (ASKSEXOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should39427.8
2) Probably should22816.1
3) Probably should not36225.5
4) Definitely should not38427.1
8) Don't know423.0
9) No answer90.6
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
876) Before giving an individual a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: -- Foreign business contacts? (ASKFRBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should84659.6
2) Probably should37126.1
3) Probably should not906.3
4) Definitely should not493.5
8) Don't know533.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
877) Before giving an individual a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: -- Foreign travel? (ASKFRTRV)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should73852.0
2) Probably should40628.6
3) Probably should not1399.8
4) Definitely should not835.8
8) Don't know463.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
878) Before giving an individual a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance, the government should have the right to ask him or her detailed, personal questions in the following areas: -- Illegal or unauthorized use of computers? (ASKCOMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should105374.2
2) Probably should24717.4
3) Probably should not322.3
4) Definitely should not322.3
8) Don't know453.2
9) No answer100.7
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
879) Please tell me which one of the statements on the card best describes what the government has the right to know. Before giving an individual a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance, the government should have the right to know: 1. Nothing about an individual's emotional or mental health, 2. Whether or not an individual is now consulting a mental health professional, 3. Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional, 4. Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional, and the general nature of the diagnosis and counseling by the mental health professional, 5. Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional, the general nature of the diagnosis and counseling by the mental health professional, and the specific information revealed in confidence to the mental health professional (KNOMENTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Nothing about an individual's emotional or mental health845.9
2) Whether or not an individual is now consulting a mental health professional1359.5
3) Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional14310.1
4) Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional, and the general nature of the diagnosis and counseling by the mental health professional33623.7
5) Whether or not an individual has ever consulted a mental health professional, the general nature of the diagnosis and counseling by the mental health professional, and the specific information revealed in confidence to the mental health professional59642.0
8) Don't know986.9
9) No answer271.9
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
880) I'm going to ask you about several offenses. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Stealing and selling weapons, ammunition, and explosives from a military depot. (PUNARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand191.3
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government27119.1
3) One year in prison1007.0
4) 5-9 years in prison29720.9
5) 10-20 years in prison41229.0
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole24617.3
8) Don't know563.9
9) No answer181.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
881) I'm going to ask you about several offenses. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Leaking sensitive information to a newspaper in order to influence public opinion about a controversial political issue. The offender received no money. (PUNLEAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand20314.3
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government56239.6
3) One year in prison21715.3
4) 5-9 years in prison21915.4
5) 10-20 years in prison1007.0
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole392.7
8) Don't know674.7
9) No answer120.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
882) I'm going to ask you about several offenses. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Stealing and selling copies of secret codes and other classified intelligence materials to an agent of a hostile foreign government. (PUNENMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand70.5
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government1077.5
3) One year in prison412.9
4) 5-9 years in prison18613.1
5) 10-20 years in prison41329.1
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole60142.4
8) Don't know483.4
9) No answer161.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
883) I'm going to ask you about several offenses. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Stealing and selling these same materials to a friendly foreign government. (PUNFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand201.4
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government16111.3
3) One year in prison926.5
4) 5-9 years in prison28620.2
5) 10-20 years in prison39127.6
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole40928.8
8) Don't know493.5
9) No answer110.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
884) I'm going to ask you about several offenses. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Stealing and selling truck parts and tires from a military depot. (PUNTRCK)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand876.1
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government40228.3
3) One year in prison37626.5
4) 5-9 years in prison34024.0
5) 10-20 years in prison1178.2
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole362.5
8) Don't know493.5
9) No answer120.8
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
885) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Stealing national security data in a computer system. (COMSTEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand211.5
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government18212.8
3) One year in prison1268.9
4) 5-9 years in prison33223.4
5) 10-20 years in prison42930.2
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole25518.0
8) Don't know594.2
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
886) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee -- Intentionally damaging national security data in a computer system. (COMDATA)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand120.8
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government19513.7
3) One year in prison1309.2
4) 5-9 years in prison31322.1
5) 10-20 years in prison45131.8
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole24817.5
8) Don't know563.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
887) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Intentionally damaging or destroying a computer system. (COMSYS)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand231.6
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government28720.2
3) One year in prison17412.3
4) 5-9 years in prison37726.6
5) 10-20 years in prison33223.4
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole15210.7
8) Don't know574.0
9) No answer171.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
888) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Snooping in a computer system. (COMSNOOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand16911.9
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government43730.8
3) One year in prison28520.1
4) 5-9 years in prison25017.6
5) 10-20 years in prison15611.0
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole483.4
8) Don't know594.2
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
889) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee -- E-mailing Secret or Top Secret government documents or data files to an unauthorized person. (COMEMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand352.5
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government24717.4
3) One year in prison17412.3
4) 5-9 years in prison33023.3
5) 10-20 years in prison33423.5
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole21515.2
8) Don't know694.9
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
890) Now I'm going to ask you about several offenses involving the use of a government computer system. For each case, indicate what you would consider to be the appropriate punishment when the offender is a military service member or government employee. -- Downloading pornographic material from the Internet to a computer at the office (COMPORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Reprimand38627.2
2) Dismissal from the military/Being fired by the government54538.4
3) One year in prison1389.7
4) 5-9 years in prison1349.4
5) 10-20 years in prison765.4
6) Life in prison without possibility of parole614.3
8) Don't know644.5
9) No answer151.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
891) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to... Periodic lie detector tests (LIETEST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree45832.3
2) Agree62844.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree15110.6
4) Disagree1117.8
5) Strongly disagree292.0
8) Can't choose261.8
9) No answer161.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
892) People with Secret/Top Secret clearance should be subject to: Random drug tests? (TESTDRUG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree68748.4
2) Agree54438.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree926.5
4) Disagree453.2
5) Strongly disagree120.8
8) Can't choose221.6
9) No answer171.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
893) People with Secret/Top Secret clearance should be subject to: Regular questions about financial assets and liabilities (FINANQS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19313.6
2) Agree46232.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree34724.5
4) Disagree30721.6
5) Strongly disagree604.2
8) Can't choose322.3
9) No answer181.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
894) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Computer checks of personal financial records. (COMPFIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18513.0
2) Agree41129.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree28620.2
4) Disagree38627.2
5) Strongly disagree986.9
8) Can't choose372.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
895) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret of Top Secret clearance. Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Computer checks of international travel records. (CHKTRAVL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30121.2
2) Agree59041.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree22716.0
4) Disagree20914.7
5) Strongly disagree372.6
8) Can't choose382.7
9) No answer171.2
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
896) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Auditing of email and Internet use at work. (EMAILWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27619.5
2) Agree62944.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree20914.7
4) Disagree21014.8
5) Strongly disagree322.3
8) Can't choose453.2
9) No answer181.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
897) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Auditing of email and Internet use at home. (EMAILHME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1409.9
2) Agree27719.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree25317.8
4) Disagree46933.1
5) Strongly disagree21315.0
8) Can't choose463.2
9) No answer211.5
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
898) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Wire-tapping of telephone calls at work. (TAPWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21515.2
2) Agree40628.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree25417.9
4) Disagree37226.2
5) Strongly disagree1188.3
8) Can't choose352.5
9) No answer191.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
899) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Wire-tapping of telephone calls at home. (TAPHME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1067.5
2) Agree17312.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree18813.2
4) Disagree53437.6
5) Strongly disagree36625.8
8) Can't choose342.4
9) No answer181.3
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
900) Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Do you (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree) that people with Secret or Top Secret clearance should be subject to: -- Searches of briefcases and desks at work. (SRCHWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19313.6
2) Agree48133.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree26218.5
4) Disagree33223.4
5) Strongly disagree1047.3
8) Can't choose312.2
9) No answer161.1
Missing1398
Total1419100.0
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