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General Social Survey, 2006 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Year of survey (YEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45102,006.000.00
2) Respondent original ID Number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45102,255.501,302.07
3) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time232151.5
2) Working part-time4409.8
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike841.9
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work1433.2
5) Retired71215.8
6) In school1393.1
7) Keeping house49010.9
8) Other1773.9
9) No answer40.1
Total4510100.0
4) IF WORKING, FULL OR PART TIME: How many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total276542.6115.18
5) IF WITH A JOB, BUT NOT AT WORK: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8842.4417.88
6) IF RETIRED, IN SCHOOL, KEEPING HOUSE, OR OTHER: Did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes133087.4
2) No18712.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing2988
Total1522100.0
7) (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed50811.8
2) Someone else379987.9
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer130.3
Missing187
Total4323100.0
8) (Are/Were) you employed by the federal, state or local government or by a private employer (including non-profit organizations)? (WRKGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government81018.7
2) Private344779.7
8) Don't know400.9
9) No answer260.6
Missing187
Total4323100.0
9) Respondent's occupation (See Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (OCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4323365.56252.65
10) Prestige of respondent's occupation (See Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PREST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total451041.8216.85
11) Respondent's industry (See Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4323614.02279.12
12) Are you currently -- married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married217048.1
2) Widowed3668.1
3) Divorced73216.2
4) Separated1563.5
5) Never married108023.9
9) No answer60.1
Total4510100.0
13) IF EVER MARRIED: How old were you when you first married? (AGEWED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total116823.788.45
14) IF CURRENTLY MARRIED OR WIDOWED: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes66526.2
2) No187073.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer60.2
Missing1968
Total2542100.0
15) IF CURRENTLY MARRIED, SEPARATED, OR DIVORCED: Have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes802.6
2) No297597.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer80.3
Missing1446
Total3064100.0
16) Last week was your (wife/husband) working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time123756.8
2) Working part-time1878.6
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation strike251.1
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work281.3
5) Retired31114.3
6) In school251.1
7) Keeping house29313.5
8) Other602.8
9) No answer100.5
Missing2334
Total2176100.0
17) IF SPOUSE WORKING, FULL- OR PART-TIME: How many hours did (he/she work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total143443.3115.27
18) IF SPOUSE WITH JOB, BUT NOT AT WORK: How many hours a week does (he/she usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
 TOTAL%
20) 2012.9
25) 2512.9
30) 3012.9
35) 3525.7
40) 401337.1
50) 50411.4
60) 6012.9
89) 8912.9
99) No answer1131.4
Missing4475
Total35100.0
19) IF SPOUSE RETIRED, IN SCHOOL, KEEPING HOUSE, OR OTHER: Did (he/she ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55679.5
2) No13018.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing3811
Total699100.0
20) (Is/Was) (he/she) self-employed or (does/did) (he/she) work for someone else? (SPWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed23611.5
2) Someone else178887.4
8) Don't know50.2
9) No answer160.8
Missing2465
Total2045100.0
21) Respondent's spouse's occupation (See Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2045374.01271.35
22) Prestige of respondent's spouse's occupation (See Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total199845.4914.24
23) Respondent's spouse's industry (See Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2045596.88292.13
24) While you were growing up was your father self-employed or did he work for someone else? (PAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed64126.0
2) Someone else178972.7
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer200.8
Missing2049
Total2461100.0
25) Respondent's father's occupation (See Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4510256.54314.20
26) Prestige of father's occupation (See Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total236943.4212.98
27) Respondent's father's industry (See Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (PAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4510237.99326.38
28) Occupation of respondent's mother (See Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (MAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4510165.75257.91
29) Prestige of Respondent's mother's occupation (See Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (MAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total179541.6214.62
30) While you were growing up was your mother self-employed or did he work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed20611.0
2) Someone else163587.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer301.6
Missing2637
Total1873100.0
31) Industry of Respondent's mother (See Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (MAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4510270.25363.65
32) How many brothers and sisters did you have? Please count those born alive, but no longer living, as well as those alive now. Also include stepbrothers and stepsisters, and children adopted by your parents. (SIBS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total29923.894.71
33) 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) None121627.0
1) One71015.7
2) Two114725.4
3) Three73816.4
4) Four3868.6
5) Five1393.1
6) Six831.8
7) Seven431.0
8) Eight or more350.8
9) No answer130.3
Total4510100.0
34) Respondent's age (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total451047.3517.18
35) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total216224.368.23
36) Respondent's education (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling220.5
1) 1st grade40.1
2) 2nd grade280.6
3) 3rd grade130.3
4) 4th grade110.2
5) 5th grade230.5
6) 6th grade691.5
7) 7th grade320.7
8) 8th grade851.9
9) 9th grade1272.8
10) 10th grade1523.4
11) 11th grade2154.8
12) 12th grade120426.7
13) 1 year of college4229.4
14) 2 years of college62813.9
15) 3 years of college2124.7
16) 4 years of college68715.2
17) 5 years of college1673.7
18) 6 years of college2084.6
19) 7 years of college781.7
20) 8 years of college1122.5
98) Don't know20.0
99) No answer90.2
Total4510100.0
37) Respondent's father's education (PAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No schooling711.6
1) 1st grade110.2
2) 2nd grade240.5
3) 3rd grade651.4
4) 4th grade360.8
5) 5th grade400.9
6) 6th grade1032.3
7) 7th grade481.1
8) 8th grade2204.9
9) 9th grade701.6
10) 10th grade871.9
11) 11th grade561.2
12) 12th grade68415.2
13) 1 year of college831.8
14) 2 years of college1683.7
15) 3 years of college350.8
16) 4 years of college2535.6
17) 5 years of college280.6
18) 6 years of college751.7
19) 7 years of college250.6
20) 8 years of college761.7
97) Not applicable204945.4
98) Don't know1854.1
99) No answer180.4
Total4510100.0
38) Respondent's mother's education (MAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling942.1
1) 1st grade70.2
2) 2nd grade220.5
3) 3rd grade370.8
4) 4th grade320.7
5) 5th grade290.6
6) 6th grade1092.4
7) 7th grade360.8
8) 8th grade2224.9
9) 9th grade781.7
10) 10th grade1142.5
11) 11th grade932.1
12) 12th grade97121.5
13) 1 year of college1172.6
14) 2 years of college2335.2
15) 3 years of college420.9
16) 4 years of college2615.8
17) 5 years of college180.4
18) 6 years of college691.5
19) 7 years of college140.3
20) 8 years of college270.6
97) Not applicable168737.4
98) Don't know1673.7
99) No answer310.7
Total4510100.0
39) Respondent's spouse's education (SPEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling80.2
1) 1st grade20.0
2) 2nd grade50.1
3) 3rd grade70.2
4) 4th grade70.2
5) 5th grade20.0
6) 6th grade180.4
7) 7th grade110.2
8) 8th grade300.7
9) 9th grade380.8
10) 10th grade350.8
11) 11th grade471.0
12) 12th grade4139.2
13) 1 year of college1062.4
14) 2 years of college1894.2
15) 3 years of college431.0
16) 4 years of college2525.6
17) 5 years of college521.2
18) 6 years of college701.6
19) 7 years of college200.4
20) 8 years of college441.0
97) Not applicable309568.6
98) Don't know90.2
99) No answer70.2
Total4510100.0
40) Highest educational degree earned by respondent (DEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school69115.3
1) High school227350.4
2) Associate/Junior college3778.4
3) Bachelor's76316.9
4) Graduate4038.9
9) No answer30.1
Total4510100.0
41) Highest educational degree of respondent's father (PADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school89319.8
1) High school94320.9
2) Associate/Junior college731.6
3) Bachelor's2565.7
4) Graduate1934.3
7) Not applicable204945.4
8) Don't know841.9
9) No answer190.4
Total4510100.0
42) Highest educational degree of respondent's mother (MADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school92420.5
1) High school126728.1
2) Associate/Junior college1393.1
3) Bachelor's2635.8
4) Graduate1222.7
7) Not applicable168737.4
8) Don't know781.7
9) No answer300.7
Total4510100.0
43) Highest educational degree of respondent's spouse (SPDEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school2194.9
1) High school64014.2
2) Associate/Junior college1212.7
3) Bachelor's2746.1
4) Graduate1473.3
7) Not applicable309568.6
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer70.2
Total4510100.0
44) Respondent's sex (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male200344.4
2) Female250755.6
Total4510100.0
45) What race do you consider yourself? (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White328472.8
2) Black63414.1
3) Other59213.1
Total4510100.0
46) Which of the categories on this card comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old? (RES16)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country but not on a farm37412.5
2) On a farm2689.0
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)100533.6
4) In a medium-size city (50,000 to 250,000)52317.5
5) In a suburb near a large city38512.9
6) In a large city (over 250,000)43414.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.0
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
47) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old? (REG16)
 TOTAL%
0) Foreign48910.8
1) New England1653.7
2) Middle Atlantic59113.1
3) East North Central80217.8
4) West North Central2846.3
5) South Atlantic76216.9
6) East South Central2525.6
7) West South Central4049.0
8) Mountain2535.6
9) Pacific50811.3
Total4510100.0
48) When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)? (MOBILE16)
 TOTAL%
1) Same state, same city112037.4
2) Same state, different city70723.6
3) Different state115538.6
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
49) 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?) (IF R. MARRIED OR LEFT HOME BY AGE 16, PROBE 'BEFORE THAT.') (FAMILY16)
 TOTAL%
0) Other882.9
1) Both own mother and father208569.7
2) Father and stepmother541.8
3) Mother and stepfather1896.3
4) Father only752.5
5) Mother only40413.5
6) Some other male relative (No female head)60.2
7) Some other female relative (No male head)411.4
8) Other arrangement with relative (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)491.6
9) No answer10.0
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
50) IF NOT LIVING WITH BOTH OWN MOTHER AND FATHER: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
 TOTAL%
1) One or both parents died21723.9
2) Parents divorced or separated51256.4
3) Father absent in armed forces10.1
4) One or both parents in institution151.7
5) Other15517.1
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer40.4
Missing3603
Total907100.0
51) Did your mother work for as long as a year, while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes184265.2
2) No94433.4
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer311.1
Missing1687
Total2823100.0
52) Thinking about the time when you were 16 years old, compared with American families in general then, would you say your family income was -- far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (INCOM16)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average32110.7
2) Below average75425.2
3) Average130343.5
4) Above average47515.9
5) Far above average491.6
8) Don't know431.4
9) No answer471.6
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
53) Were you born in this country? (BORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes257586.1
2) No41713.9
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
54) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) Both born in U.S.236078.9
1) Mother yes, father no913.0
2) Mother no, father yes551.8
3) Mother yes, father don't know60.2
4) Mother no, father don't know50.2
5) Mother don't know, father yes10.0
6) Mother don't know, father no10.0
7) Mother don't know, father don't know10.0
8) Neither born in U.S.46715.6
9) No answer50.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
55) Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? (IF NO: How many were born outside the United States?) (GRANBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) None167658.4
1) One1816.3
2) Two2759.6
3) Three722.5
4) Four64922.6
8) Don't know180.6
Missing1639
Total2871100.0
56) Number of household members (HOMPOP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45102.481.41
57) Number of members under 6 (BABIES)
 TOTAL%
0) None385085.4
1) One4219.3
2) Two1673.7
3) Three290.6
4) Four50.1
9) No answer380.8
Total4510100.0
58) Number of members 6 to 12 years (PRETEEN)
 TOTAL%
0) None374883.1
1) One48310.7
2) Two1994.4
3) Three380.8
4) Four20.0
5) Five20.0
6) Six10.0
9) No answer370.8
Total4510100.0
59) Number of members 13 to 17 years old (TEENS)
 TOTAL%
0) None383585.0
1) One47010.4
2) Two1493.3
3) Three210.5
4) Four20.0
5) Five10.0
9) No answer320.7
Total4510100.0
60) Number of members over 17 years old (ADULTS)
 TOTAL%
1) One149033.0
2) Two239553.1
3) Three4449.8
4) Four1393.1
5) Five330.7
6) Six70.2
7) Seven10.0
8) Eight or more10.0
Total4510100.0
61) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
 TOTAL%
0) None269288.9
1) One2317.6
2) Two622.0
3) Three291.0
4) Four50.2
5) Five10.0
6) Six10.0
9) No answer60.2
Missing1483
Total3027100.0
62) 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) None64514.3
1) One189041.9
2) Two150233.3
3) Three2906.4
4) Four1212.7
5) Five370.8
6) Six40.1
9) No answer210.5
Total4510100.0
63) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000431.0
2) $1,000 to $2,999380.8
3) $3,000 to $3,999290.6
4) $4,000 to $4,999270.6
5) $5,000 to $5,999400.9
6) $6,000 to $6,999451.0
7) $7,000 to $7,999481.1
8) $8,000 to $9,999831.8
9) $10,000 to $14,9992876.4
10) $15,000 to $19,9992285.1
11) $20,000 to $24,9992826.3
12) $25,000 or over272360.4
13) Refused4429.8
98) Don't know1954.3
Total4510100.0
64) 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 $1,000531.7
2) $1,000 to 2,999752.5
3) $3,000 to 3,999471.5
4) $4,000 to 4,999531.7
5) $5,000 to 5,999411.3
6) $6,000 to 6,999421.4
7) $7,000 to 7,999371.2
8) $8,000 to 9,999612.0
9) $10,000 to 14,9992317.6
10) $15,000 to 19,9992217.3
11) $20,000 to 24,9992488.2
12) $25,000 or over156051.3
13) Refused30610.1
98) Don't know632.1
Missing1472
Total3038100.0
65) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year - 2005 - before taxes, that is. (INCOME06)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total451021.0417.38
66) In which of these groups did your earnings from (OCCUPATION), from all sources for 2005 fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOM06)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total451011.7013.66
67) Region of interview (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) New England1633.6
2) Middle Atlantic54812.2
3) East North Central76216.9
4) West North Central2766.1
5) South Atlantic101122.4
6) East South Central2555.7
7) West South Central47910.6
8) Mountain3648.1
9) Pacific65214.5
Total4510100.0
68) NORC size of place (See Note 4: NORC Size of Place on the ARDA summary page) (XNORCSIZ)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45102.773.28
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 5: SRC New Belt Code on the ARDA summary page) (SRCBELT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45102.432.37
70) Size of place in thousands (SIZE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2588280.781,110.57
71) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
0) Strongly Democrat70015.5
1) Not very strong Democrat73616.3
2) Independent, close to Democrat52711.7
3) Independent (Neither, No response)99722.1
4) Independent, close to Republican3277.3
5) Not very strong Republican63714.1
6) Strong Republican49511.0
7) Other party, refused to say651.4
9) No answer260.6
Total4510100.0
72) In 2000, you remember that Gore ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE00)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted182661.0
2) Did not vote71523.9
3) Ineligible38913.0
8) Don't know521.7
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
73) IF VOTED: Did you vote for Gore or Bush? (PRES00)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore81344.3
2) Bush90349.2
3) Nader261.4
4) Other191.0
6) Didn't vote90.5
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer522.8
Missing2674
Total1836100.0
74) IF DID NOT VOTE OR INELIGIBLE: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF00WHO)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore42336.3
2) Bush34930.0
3) Nader373.2
4) Other15413.2
8) Don't know12510.7
9) No answer776.6
Missing3345
Total1165100.0
75) In 2004, you remember that Kerry ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE04)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted303767.3
2) Did not vote108924.1
3) Ineligible3357.4
8) Don't know340.8
9) No answer150.3
Total4510100.0
76) IF VOTED: Did you vote for Kerry or Bush? (PRES04)
 TOTAL%
1) Kerry143447.0
2) Bush144647.4
3) Nader471.5
6) Didn't vote170.6
8) Don't know180.6
9) No answer902.9
Missing1458
Total3052100.0
77) IF DID NOT VOTE OR ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF04WHO)
 TOTAL%
1) Kerry57239.3
2) Bush44430.5
3) Nader26918.5
8) Don't Know1389.5
9) No answer332.3
Missing3054
Total1456100.0
78) 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 liberal1393.1
2) Liberal52411.6
3) Slightly liberal51711.5
4) Moderate, middle of the road168337.3
5) Slightly conservative61813.7
6) Conservative68515.2
7) Extremely conservative1673.7
8) Don't know1543.4
9) No answer230.5
Total4510100.0
79) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? A. Space exploration program (NATSPAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little21114.2
2) About right65143.9
3) Too much54536.7
8) Don't know745.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
80) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? B. Improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little99266.8
2) About right36524.6
3) Too much896.0
8) Don't know382.6
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
81) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? C. Improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little109473.7
2) About right28219.0
3) Too much755.1
8) Don't know322.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
82) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? D. Solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little66644.9
2) About right51034.4
3) Too much17311.7
8) Don't know1359.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
83) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? E. Halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little89760.4
2) About right45630.7
3) Too much956.4
8) Don't know352.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
84) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? F. Dealing with drug addiction (NADRUG)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little90661.1
2) About right40127.0
3) Too much1218.2
8) Don't know543.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
85) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? G. Improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little107572.4
2) About right31020.9
3) Too much775.2
8) Don't know211.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
86) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? H. Improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little52135.1
2) About right60240.6
3) Too much22515.2
8) Don't know1248.4
9) No answer120.8
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
87) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? I. The military, armaments and defense (NATARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little37925.5
2) About right47532.0
3) Too much58839.6
8) Don't know412.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
88) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? J. Foreign aid (NATAID)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little16311.0
2) About right35824.1
3) Too much90460.9
8) Don't know543.6
9) No answer50.3
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
89) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? K. Welfare (NATFARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little38025.6
2) About right51534.7
3) Too much53936.3
8) Don't know483.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing3026
Total1484100.0
90) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? L. Highways and bridges (NATROAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little104935.1
2) About right150750.4
3) Too much34311.5
8) Don't know903.0
9) No answer30.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
91) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? M. Social Security (NATSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little183561.3
2) About right89129.8
3) Too much1384.6
8) Don't know1244.1
9) No answer40.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
92) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? N. Mass transportation (NATMASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little120640.3
2) About right131844.1
3) Too much2538.5
8) Don't know2137.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
93) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? O. Parks and recreation (NATPARK)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little99633.3
2) About right173458.0
3) Too much1906.4
8) Don't know702.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
94) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? P. Assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little154451.6
2) About right100233.5
3) Too much2127.1
8) Don't know2307.7
9) No answer40.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
95) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? Q. Supporting scientific research (NATSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little121940.7
2) About right121640.6
3) Too much35111.7
8) Don't know2046.8
9) No answer20.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
96) We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? A. Spending on space exploration (NATSPACY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little21814.5
2) About right64542.8
3) Too much55036.5
8) Don't know946.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
97) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? B. The environment (NATENVIY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little98665.4
2) About right34522.9
3) Too much1218.0
8) Don't know553.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
98) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? C. Health (NATHEALY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little108672.0
2) About right25817.1
3) Too much1379.1
8) Don't know271.8
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
99) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? D. Assistance to big cities (NATCITYY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little29019.2
2) About right56737.6
3) Too much47131.2
8) Don't know17811.8
9) No answer20.1
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
100) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? E. Law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little81654.1
2) About right52935.1
3) Too much1288.5
8) Don't know352.3
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
101) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? F. Drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little77751.5
2) About right46330.7
3) Too much15510.3
8) Don't know1137.5
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
102) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? G. Education (NATEDUCY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little111173.7
2) About right28118.6
3) Too much956.3
8) Don't know211.4
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
103) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? H. Assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little37825.1
2) About right60840.3
3) Too much31520.9
8) Don't know19512.9
9) No answer120.8
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
104) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? I. National defense (NATARMSY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little41327.4
2) About right47831.7
3) Too much55436.7
8) Don't know614.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
105) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? J. Assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little1459.6
2) About right31721.0
3) Too much98965.6
8) Don't know553.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
106) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? K. Assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little103468.6
2) About right31420.8
3) Too much1248.2
8) Don't know362.4
Missing3002
Total1508100.0
107) Some people think that the government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and the poor, perhaps by raising the taxes of wealthy families or by giving income assistance to the poor. Others think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor. Here is a card with a scale from 1 to 7. Think of a score of 1 as meaning that the government ought to reduce the income differences between rich and poor, and a score of 7 meaning that the government should not concern itself with reducing income differences. What score between 1 and 7 comes closest to the way you feel? (EQWLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Government should41520.9
2) 21879.4
3) 332016.1
4) 441020.6
5) 525412.8
6) 61497.5
7) Government should not22111.1
8) Don't know281.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
108) 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 high113456.6
2) About right79239.5
3) Too low231.1
8) Don't know532.6
9) No answer10.0
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
109) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . A. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak155377.5
2) Not allowed43821.9
8) Don't know120.6
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
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110) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . B. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLATH)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach121760.8
5) Not allowed73136.5
8) Don't know532.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
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111) There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . C. If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor52026.0
2) Not favor145272.5
8) Don't know301.5
9) No answer10.0
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
112) Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. A. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak123661.7
2) Not allowed74036.9
8) Don't know241.2
9) No answer30.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
113) Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. B. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLRAC)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach93746.8
5) Not allowed101450.6
8) Don't know472.3
9) No answer50.2
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
114) 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) Favor66333.1
2) Not favor130565.2
8) Don't know331.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
115) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. A. Suppose this admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak133966.8
2) Not allowed62331.1
8) Don't know391.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
116) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. B. Suppose he is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, fired70135.0
5) Not fired120260.0
8) Don't know944.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
117) Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. C. Suppose he wrote a book which is in your public library. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor59729.8
2) Not favor136468.1
8) Don't know402.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
118) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. A. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak131865.8
2) Not allowed65032.5
8) Don't know331.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
119) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. B. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMIL)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach105152.5
5) Not allowed89244.5
8) Don't know552.7
9) No answer50.2
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
120) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. C. Suppose he wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book be removed from the public library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor59129.5
2) Not favor137568.6
8) Don't know351.7
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
121) And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? A. 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 speak163581.6
2) Not allowed32616.3
8) Don't know331.6
9) No answer90.4
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
122) And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? B. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach154677.2
5) Not allowed41120.5
8) Don't know371.8
9) No answer90.4
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
123) And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? C. If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor47123.5
2) Not favor149574.6
8) Don't know331.6
9) No answer40.2
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
124) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor188563.0
2) Oppose93031.1
8) Don't know1555.2
9) No answer220.7
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
125) 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) Favor156878.3
2) Oppose39519.7
8) Don't know351.7
9) No answer50.2
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
126) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too harshly2799.3
2) Not harshly enough190263.6
3) About right63821.3
8) Don't know1675.6
9) No answer60.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
127) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Should67233.8
2) Should not115658.1
8) Don't know1618.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
128) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112456.4
2) No73236.7
8) Don't know1366.8
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
129) Do you think it will be best for the future of this country if we take an active part in world affairs, or if we stay out of world affairs? (USINTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Active part88758.4
2) Stay out57337.7
8) Don't know543.6
9) No answer40.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
130) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant232851.6
2) Catholic111424.7
3) Jewish781.7
4) None73916.4
5) Other390.9
6) Buddhism310.7
7) Hinduism110.2
8) Other Eastern20.0
9) Moslem/Islam170.4
10) Orthodox-Christian140.3
11) Christian1022.3
12) Native American30.1
13) Inter-Nondenominational60.1
99) No answer260.6
Total4510100.0
131) IF PROTESTANT: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total245640.4823.10
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132) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 7: Other Protestant Denominations on ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total609109.65221.96
133) IF JEWISH: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox109.6
2) Conservative1918.3
3) Reform3331.7
4) None1413.5
9) No answer2826.9
Missing4406
Total104100.0
134) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist129728.8
2) Moderate171037.9
3) Liberal132729.4
9) No answer1763.9
Total4510100.0
135) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
0) Never102022.6
1) Less than once a year3026.7
2) About once or twice a year57112.7
3) Several times a year50211.1
4) About once a month3086.8
5) 2-3 times a month3808.4
6) Nearly every week2405.3
7) Every week83918.6
8) Several times a week3297.3
9) Don't know, No answer190.4
Total4510100.0
136) Would you call yourself a strong (STATED RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE) or a not very strong (STATED RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE)? (RELITEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong161635.8
2) Not very strong163236.2
3) Somewhat strong (Vol.)48210.7
4) No religion73916.4
8) Don't know120.3
9) No answer290.6
Total4510100.0
137) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes217772.8
2) No45215.1
8) Undecided35611.9
9) No answer70.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
138) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day92630.9
2) Once a day86328.8
3) Several times a week33211.1
4) Once a week1926.4
5) Less than once a week34211.4
6) Never31610.6
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
139) We are interested in what American Catholics think about religious matters. Please select the answer from this card that comes closest to your own personal opinion about the following statement: Under certain conditions, the pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals. (POPESPKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Certainly true18724.8
2) Probably true19125.3
3) I am uncertain whether this is true or false24332.2
4) Probably false689.0
5) Certainly false405.3
8) No answer70.9
9) Not applicable182.4
Missing3756
Total754100.0
140) What is your (SPOUSE'S) religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (SPREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant71850.7
2) Catholic40428.6
3) Jewish322.3
4) None18413.0
5) Other60.4
6) Buddhism80.6
7) Hinduism70.5
8) Other Eastern80.6
9) Moslem/Islam141.0
10) Orthodox-Christian40.3
11) Christian261.8
12) Native American30.2
99) No answer10.1
Missing3095
Total1415100.0
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141) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant162054.1
2) Catholic96032.1
3) Jewish561.9
4) None2498.3
5) Other50.2
6) Buddhism210.7
7) Hinduism160.5
8) Other Eastern40.1
9) Moslem/Islam230.8
10) Orthodox-Christian90.3
11) Christian260.9
12) Native American20.1
99) No answer10.0
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
142) IF PROTESTANT: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total164735.8721.42
143) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 7: Other Protestant Denominations on ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35878.44158.05
144) IF JEWISH: Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox1628.6
2) Conservative1221.4
3) Reform1628.6
4) None1119.6
8) Don't know11.8
Missing4454
Total56100.0
145) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in (FUND16)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist92630.9
2) Moderate124841.7
3) Liberal70623.6
9) No answer1123.7
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
146) IF PROTESTANT: What specific denomination is that, if any? (SPDEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total74540.5922.65
147) Other Protestant Denominations (See Note 7: Other Protestant Denominations on ARDA summary page) (SPOTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19689.91189.17
148) Does (s/he) consider (her/himself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (SPJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox515.2
2) Conservative927.3
3) Reform1236.4
4) None618.2
9) No answer13.0
Missing4477
Total33100.0
149) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion of spouse (SPFUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist39628.0
2) Moderate56339.8
3) Liberal38627.3
9) No answer704.9
Missing3095
Total1415100.0
150) 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) Approve79640.0
2) Disapprove109454.9
8) No opinion1015.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
151) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? a. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; b. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men. (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Actual word101033.8
2) Inspired word136345.6
3) Ancient book49716.6
4) Other732.4
8) Don't know371.2
9) No answer120.4
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
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152) Suppose there is a community-wide vote on the general housing issue. There are two possible laws to vote on. One law says that a homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans). The second law says that a homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color. Which law would you vote for? (RACOPEN)
 TOTAL%
1) One law says that a homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans)54227.1
2) The second law says that a homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color135367.5
3) Neither (Vol.)944.7
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
153) Before 1978 asked of non-Blacks only, 1978 and later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes197365.9
2) No92731.0
8) Don't know913.0
9) No answer10.0
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
154) Before 1978 asked of non-Blacks only, 1978 and later all asked about opposite race: During the last few years, has anyone in your family brought a friend who was a [(Negro/ Black/ African-American)/White] home for dinner? (RACHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61940.8
2) No89058.6
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
155) Some people say that because of past discrimination, blacks should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of blacks is wrong because it discriminates against whites. What about your opinion -- are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks? IF FAVORS: Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? IF OPPOSES: Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favors1889.4
2) Not strongly favors1366.8
3) Not strongly opposes52526.4
4) Strongly opposes105553.0
8) Don't know753.8
9) No answer130.7
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
156) 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 strongly85743.0
2) Agree somewhat56928.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree25112.6
4) Disagree somewhat1778.9
5) Disagree strongly1135.7
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
157) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close1075.3
2) 2422.1
3) 3542.7
4) 4693.4
5) Neither one feeling nor the other89144.5
6) 61648.2
7) 726013.0
8) 8934.6
9) Very close31215.6
98) Don't know90.4
99) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
158) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close190.9
2) 2211.0
3) 3381.9
4) 4371.8
5) Neither one feeling nor the other68834.3
6) 61296.4
7) 727713.8
8) 823211.6
9) Very close55527.7
98) Don't know60.3
99) No answer10.0
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
159) 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 happy92030.7
2) Pretty happy167656.0
3) Not too happy39013.0
8) Don't know60.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
160) 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 happy86160.8
2) Pretty happy51236.2
3) Not too happy372.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer50.4
Missing3094
Total1416100.0
161) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent97627.7
2) Good164146.6
3) Fair70420.0
4) Poor1955.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer40.1
Missing989
Total3521100.0
162) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Exciting98449.1
2) Routine88844.3
3) Dull1025.1
8) No opinion281.4
9) No answer10.0
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
163) 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 helpful86743.6
2) Just look out for themselves92446.5
3) Depends1949.8
8) Don't know40.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
164) 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 you78139.3
2) Would try to be fair96248.4
3) Depends23611.9
8) Don't know100.5
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
165) 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 trusted127932.5
2) Can't be too careful245862.5
3) Other, depends1924.9
9) No answer60.2
Missing575
Total3935100.0
166) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? A. Banks and financial institutions (CONFINAN)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal60130.2
2) Only some107454.0
3) Hardly any28614.4
8) Don't know281.4
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
167) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? B. Major companies (CONBUS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal33516.8
2) Only some120560.6
3) Hardly any39619.9
8) Don't know502.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
168) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? C. Organized religion (CONCLERG)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal48724.5
2) Only some101451.0
3) Hardly any42921.6
8) Don't know542.7
9) No answer50.3
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
169) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? D. Education (CONEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal55027.7
2) Only some111055.8
3) Hardly any31816.0
8) Don't know110.6
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
170) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? E. Executive branch of the federal government (CONFED)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal28214.2
2) Only some87043.7
3) Hardly any78939.7
8) Don't know442.2
9) No answer40.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
171) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? F. Organized labor (CONLABOR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal22311.2
2) Only some108754.7
3) Hardly any56828.6
8) Don't know1115.6
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
172) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? G. Press (CONPRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal20810.5
2) Only some94747.6
3) Hardly any81040.7
8) Don't know231.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
173) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? H. Medicine (CONMEDIC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal77839.1
2) Only some97949.2
3) Hardly any21610.9
8) Don't know150.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
174) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? I. TV (CONTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1969.9
2) Only some94547.5
3) Hardly any82541.5
8) Don't know221.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
175) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? J. U.S. Supreme Court (CONJUDGE)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal63231.8
2) Only some97749.1
3) Hardly any30715.4
8) Don't know693.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
176) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? K. Scientific community (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal80740.6
2) Only some94347.4
3) Hardly any1407.0
8) Don't know984.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
177) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? L. Congress (CONLEGIS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal20910.5
2) Only some102651.6
3) Hardly any70335.3
8) Don't know492.5
9) No answer20.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
178) I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? M. Military (CONARMY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal92946.7
2) Only some77238.8
3) Hardly any25612.9
8) Don't know311.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
179) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? A. To obey (OBEY)
 TOTAL%
1) First18418.4
2) Second11911.9
3) Third17017.0
4) Fourth38938.8
5) Fifth13313.3
9) No answer70.7
Missing3508
Total1002100.0
180) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? B. To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
 TOTAL%
1) First70.7
2) Second131.3
3) Third282.8
4) Fourth15515.5
5) Fifth79279.0
9) No answer70.7
Missing3508
Total1002100.0
181) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? C. To think for himself or herself (THNKSELF)
 TOTAL%
1) First45945.8
2) Second19319.3
3) Third15415.4
4) Fourth15715.7
5) Fifth323.2
9) No answer70.7
Missing3508
Total1002100.0
182) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? D. To work hard (WORKHARD)
 TOTAL%
1) First18618.6
2) Second36636.5
3) Third30430.3
4) Fourth12412.4
5) Fifth151.5
9) No answer70.7
Missing3508
Total1002100.0
183) If you had to choose, which thing on this list would you pick as the most important for a child to learn to prepare him or her for life? E. To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) First15915.9
2) Second30430.3
3) Third33933.8
4) Fourth17017.0
5) Fifth232.3
9) No answer70.7
Missing3508
Total1002100.0
184) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things... A. Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day20610.3
2) Once or twice a week55427.8
3) Several times a month34917.5
4) About once a month30815.5
5) Several times a year36918.5
6) About once a year1266.3
7) Never773.9
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
185) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things... B. Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day954.8
2) Once or twice a week32616.4
3) Several times a month20810.4
4) About once a month28814.5
5) Several times a year27513.8
6) About once a year21010.5
7) Never58829.5
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
186) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things... C. Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day643.2
2) Once or twice a week39019.6
3) Several times a month37018.6
4) About once a month46223.2
5) Several times a year34317.2
6) About once a year1557.8
7) Never20510.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
187) Would you use this card and tell me which answer comes closest to how often you do the following things... D. Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day140.7
2) Once or twice a week1135.7
3) Several times a month1226.1
4) About once a month20010.0
5) Several times a year25412.8
6) About once a year25913.0
7) Never102751.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
188) 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 idea93747.1
2) Bad idea61430.9
3) Depends42821.5
8) Don't know100.5
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
189) Now I'd like to ask you about last year. In 2005 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
Total299232.0423.15
190) When you worked in 2005 was it usually full- or part-time? (PARTFULL)
 TOTAL%
1) Full-time166979.9
2) Part-time42120.1
Missing2420
Total2090100.0
191) Most public officials (people in public office) are not really interested in the problems of the average man. (ANOMIA7)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree97264.0
2) Disagree50733.4
8) Don't know332.2
9) No answer60.4
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
192) 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 likely494.0
2) Fairly likely776.3
3) Not too likely31225.6
4) Not at all likely76362.5
8) Don't know141.1
9) No answer60.5
Missing3289
Total1221100.0
193) 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 easy37931.0
2) Somewhat easy43335.5
3) Not easy at all39232.1
8) Don't know110.9
9) No answer60.5
Missing3289
Total1221100.0
194) 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 satisfied107347.4
2) Moderately satisfied82336.4
3) A little dissatisfied1928.5
4) Very dissatisfied893.9
8) Don't know361.6
9) No answer492.2
Missing2248
Total2262100.0
195) 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 work89668.3
2) Stop working40330.7
8) Don't know100.8
9) No answer30.2
Missing3198
Total1312100.0
196) Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on this list you would most prefer in a job? A. High income (JOBINC)
 TOTAL%
1) Most35623.5
2) Next37925.0
3) Third41527.3
4) Fourth24816.3
5) Fifth1006.6
9) No answer201.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
197) Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on this list you would most prefer in a job? B. No danger of being fired (JOBSEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Most17011.2
2) Next22514.8
3) Third28819.0
4) Fourth40326.5
5) Fifth41227.1
9) No answer201.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
198) Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on this list you would most prefer in a job? C. Working hours are short, lots of free time (JOBHOUR)
 TOTAL%
1) Most744.9
2) Next15810.4
3) Third18612.3
4) Fourth36323.9
5) Fifth71747.2
9) No answer201.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
199) Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on this list you would most prefer in a job? D. Chances for advancement (JOBPROMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Most28318.6
2) Next43928.9
3) Third35223.2
4) Fourth26517.5
5) Fifth15910.5
9) No answer201.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
200) Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on this list you would most prefer in a job? E. Work important and gives a feeling of accomplishment (JOBMEANS)
 TOTAL%
1) Most61540.5
2) Next29719.6
3) Third25716.9
4) Fourth21914.4
5) Fifth1107.2
9) No answer201.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
201) 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 class1916.4
2) Working class135445.3
3) Middle class133144.5
4) Upper class953.2
8) Don't know190.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
202) 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) Top1016.7
2) 2956.3
3) 324716.3
4) 420413.4
5) 551734.1
6) 61258.2
7) 7926.1
8) 8553.6
9) 9100.7
10) Bottom251.6
98) Don't know432.8
99) No answer40.3
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
203) 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 satisfied89629.9
2) More or less satisfied131043.8
3) Not satisfied at all77425.9
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer80.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
204) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better116538.9
2) Getting worse66422.2
3) Stayed the same115038.4
8) Don't know70.2
9) No answer60.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
205) 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 average1866.2
2) Below average73824.7
3) Average142247.5
4) Above average56218.8
5) Far above average531.8
8) Don't know220.7
9) No answer90.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
206) 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) Yes258580.6
2) No61519.2
8) Don't know50.2
9) No answer30.1
Missing1302
Total3208100.0
207) IF YES: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes212482.1
4) No44717.3
8) Don't know130.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing1922
Total2588100.0
208) In your (SPOUSE'S) job, (do you/does he/she) supervise anyone who is directly responsible to (you/him/her)? (WKSUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes119537.1
2) No200062.1
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer170.5
Missing1289
Total3221100.0
209) IF YES: Do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes35829.6
4) No83368.9
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer141.2
Missing3301
Total1209100.0
210) 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) Yes64332.3
2) No134267.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
211) Do you (or your [SPOUSE]) belong to a labor union? (Who?) (UNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent belongs3309.4
2) Yes, spouse belongs1283.6
3) Yes, both belong461.3
4) No, neither belong299685.4
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer40.1
Missing1003
Total3507100.0
212) 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 important186868.2
2) Hard work, luck equally important54419.9
3) Luck most important31411.5
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1771
Total2739100.0
213) 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 better67133.7
2) Somewhat better62431.4
3) About the same42121.2
4) Somewhat worse1969.9
5) Much worse522.6
8) Don't know231.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
214) 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 better54727.5
2) Somewhat better54127.2
3) About the same35017.6
4) Somewhat worse22111.1
5) Much worse582.9
6) No children23111.6
8) Don't know381.9
9) No answer30.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
215) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree42721.4
2) Disagree144372.4
8) Not sure1206.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
216) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes142571.1
2) No49524.7
8) Don't know683.4
9) No answer150.7
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
217) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . B. If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81840.8
2) No110755.3
8) Don't know653.2
9) No answer130.6
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
218) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . C. If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes169284.5
2) No23311.6
8) Don't know623.1
9) No answer160.8
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
219) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . D. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82241.0
2) No110655.2
8) Don't know633.1
9) No answer120.6
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
220) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . E. If she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes148374.0
2) No42921.4
8) Don't know763.8
9) No answer150.7
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
221) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . F. If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes77738.8
2) No115957.9
8) Don't know572.8
9) No answer100.5
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
222) Please tell me whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . . G. If the woman wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78439.1
2) No115557.7
8) Don't know502.5
9) No answer140.7
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
223) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
 TOTAL%
0) None221.1
1) One422.1
2) Two96348.3
3) Three50625.4
4) Four1618.1
5) Five231.2
6) Six140.7
7) Seven or more60.3
8) As many as you want21410.7
9) No answer, don't know412.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
224) 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 agree50225.2
2) Agree56828.5
3) Disagree47723.9
4) Strongly disagree40920.5
8) Don't know331.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
225) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) For175388.0
2) Against20910.5
8) Don't know291.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
226) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Easier49424.8
2) More difficult87944.1
3) Stay as is (Vol.)53626.9
8) Don't know834.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
227) 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 wrong50925.6
2) Almost always wrong1678.4
3) Wrong only sometimes37919.0
4) Not wrong at all88244.3
8) Don't know442.2
9) No answer110.6
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
228) 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 wrong142271.4
2) Almost always wrong30215.2
3) Wrong only sometimes1678.4
4) Not wrong at all763.8
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
229) 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 wrong158279.0
2) Almost always wrong23611.8
3) Wrong only sometimes1216.0
4) Not wrong at all361.8
8) Don't know201.0
9) No answer80.4
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
230) 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 wrong105252.5
2) Almost always wrong964.8
3) Wrong only sometimes1366.8
4) Not wrong at all62431.2
8) Don't know783.9
9) No answer170.8
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
231) Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about pornography laws? (PORNLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age.77539.0
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.112556.6
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution or pornography.673.4
8) Don't know191.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
232) Have you seen an X-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44222.2
2) No154177.5
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
233) 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 agree53226.7
2) Agree89344.8
3) Disagree40220.2
4) Strongly disagree1437.2
8) Don't know201.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
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234) 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) Yes130965.7
2) No61630.9
8) Don't know593.0
9) No answer80.4
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
235) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person . . . A. Has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116958.7
2) No75437.9
8) Don't know623.1
9) No answer70.4
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
236) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person . . . B. Has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1788.9
2) No179590.1
8) Don't know140.7
9) No answer50.3
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
237) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person . . . C. Has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1728.6
2) No179290.0
8) Don't know241.2
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
238) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person . . . D. Is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31816.0
2) No163181.9
8) Don't know371.9
9) No answer60.3
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
239) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes124062.3
2) No63231.8
8) Not sure1165.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
240) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who: A. Had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1366.8
2) No178789.8
8) Not sure663.3
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
241) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who: B. Was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23511.8
2) No168184.5
8) Not sure733.7
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
242) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who: C. Was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes136468.6
2) No50325.3
8) Not sure1216.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
243) Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who: D. Was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes173887.4
2) No21110.6
8) Not sure392.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
244) 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) Yes71935.9
2) No127463.6
8) Don't know100.5
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
245) Do you happen to have in your home (IF HOUSE: or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes66433.2
2) No130765.3
3) Refused301.5
8) Don't know20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
246) IF YES: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? Pistol (PISTOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40020.0
2) No156378.1
3) Refused351.7
8) Don't know30.1
Missing2509
Total2001100.0
247) IF YES: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? Shotgun (SHOTGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38519.2
2) No157878.9
3) Refused351.7
8) Don't know30.1
Missing2509
Total2001100.0
248) IF YES: Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? Rifle (RIFLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38119.0
2) No158279.1
3) Refused351.7
8) Don't know30.1
Missing2509
Total2001100.0
249) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45064.7
2) No21430.8
3) Refused304.3
8) Don't know10.1
Missing3815
Total695100.0
250) Do you (or does your [husband/wife]) go hunting? (HUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent does1939.6
2) Yes, spouse does884.4
3) Yes, both do391.9
4) No, neither R nor spouse hunts168284.0
8) Don't know10.0
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
251) 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 day94534.6
2) A few times a week61122.4
3) Once a week41815.3
4) Less than once a week40414.8
5) Never35012.8
Missing1782
Total2728100.0
252) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
 TOTAL%
0) 0794.0
1) 142221.2
2) 257729.0
3) 333716.9
4) 422611.3
5) 51366.8
6) 6995.0
7) 7231.2
8) 8341.7
9) 940.2
10) 10231.2
12) 12140.7
13) 1310.1
14) 1470.4
15) 1520.1
18) 1820.1
24) 2410.1
98) Don't know30.2
99) No answer20.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
253) Do you have a telephone? May I have your name and (one of your) telephone number(s) just in case I have left something out in this interview? Is this phone located in your own home? (PHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) No phone number250.6
2) Refused phone number1904.2
3) Is the phone located in your home? Yes375383.2
4) Is the phone located in your home? No851.9
6) Cell Phone45110.0
9) No answer60.1
Total4510100.0
254) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly and interested368681.7
2) Cooperative but not particularly interested66514.7
3) Impatient and restless1433.2
4) Hostile90.2
9) No answer70.2
Total4510100.0
255) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair or poor? (COMPREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Good389386.3
2) Fair51611.4
3) Poor942.1
9) No answer70.2
Total4510100.0
256) Form number (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard(Form 1)222049.2
2) Variant (Form 2)229050.8
Total4510100.0
257) Now I'm going to read several more statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it. For example, here is the statement: 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 agree47423.8
2) Agree84842.6
3) Disagree53326.8
4) Strongly disagree1175.9
8) Don't know201.0
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
258) A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1728.6
2) Agree62231.2
3) Disagree95948.1
4) Strongly disagree21510.8
8) Don't know241.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
259) 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 agree1668.3
2) Agree53827.0
3) Disagree91846.1
4) Strongly disagree34617.4
8) Don't know231.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
260) On the average (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . A. Mainly due to discrimination? (RACDIF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68734.5
2) No121561.0
8) Don't know834.2
9) No answer70.4
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
261) On the average (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . B. Because most (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) have less in-born ability to learn? (RACDIF2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1738.7
2) No175988.3
8) Don't know552.8
9) No answer50.3
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
262) On the average (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . C. Because most (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (RACEDIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87844.1
2) No105553.0
8) Don't know552.8
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
263) On the average (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . D. Because most (Negroes/Blacks/African-Americans) just don't have the motivation or will power to pull themselves up out of poverty? (RACDIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes93747.0
2) No95547.9
8) Don't know924.6
9) No answer80.4
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
264) Do you think we should return to a military draft at this time, or should we continue to rely on volunteers? (DRAFT)
 TOTAL%
1) Draft23715.6
2) Volunteer124481.9
8) Don't know352.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
265) I'd like to talk with you about issues some people tell us are important. Please look at CARD BC. Some people think that the government in Washington should do everything possible to improve the standard of living of all poor Americans; they are at Point 1 on this card. Other people think it is not the government's responsibility, and that each person should take care of himself; they are at Point 5. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you have up your mind on this? (HELPPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Government36918.6
2) 220410.3
3) Agree with both91546.0
4) 426113.1
5) People20910.5
8) Don't know301.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
266) Now look at CARD BD. Some people think that the government in Washington is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and private businesses. Others disagree and think that the government should do even more to solve our country's problems. Still others have opinions somewhere in between. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPNOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government do more33917.0
2) 219910.0
3) Agree with both85943.2
4) 428814.5
5) Government doing too much25012.6
8) Don't know512.6
9) No answer30.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
267) Look at CARD BE. In general, some people think that it is the responsibility of the government in Washington to see to it that people have help in paying for doctors and hospital bills. Others think that these matters are not the responsibility of the federal government and that people should take care of these things themselves. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPSICK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help66533.4
2) 236718.5
3) Agree with both63431.9
4) 41668.3
5) People take care1326.6
8) Don't know251.3
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
268) Now look at CARD BF. Some people think that (Blacks/Negroes/African-Americans) have been discriminated against for so long that the government has a special obligation to help improve their living standards. Others believe that the government should not be giving special treatment to (Blacks/Negroes/African-Americans). Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you made up your mind on this? (HELPBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help20910.5
2) 21477.4
3) Agree with both66233.3
4) 436518.4
5) No special treatment56528.4
8) Don't know371.9
9) No answer40.2
Missing2521
Total1989100.0
269) 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 believe662.2
2) Don't know, no way to find out1294.3
3) Higher power2949.8
4) Believe sometimes1284.3
5) Believe, with doubts47315.8
6) No doubts187662.7
8) Don't know130.4
9) No answer130.4
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
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270) Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (REBORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110436.9
2) No186262.2
8) Don't know210.7
9) No answer50.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
271) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior? (SAVESOUL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes130143.5
2) No167355.9
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer90.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
272) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with each statement. Those who violate God's rules must be punished. (PUNSIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly43314.5
2) Agree somewhat82427.5
3) Disagree somewhat86028.7
4) Disagree strongly68022.7
8) Don't know1675.6
9) No answer280.9
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
273) Right and wrong are not usually a simple matter of black and white; there are many shades of gray. (BLKWHITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly127942.7
2) Agree somewhat114938.4
3) Disagree somewhat2949.8
4) Disagree strongly2036.8
8) Don't know622.1
9) No answer50.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
274) Immoral actions by one person can corrupt society in general. (ROTAPPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly77826.0
2) Agree somewhat106335.5
3) Disagree somewhat71223.8
4) Disagree strongly37312.5
8) Don't know612.0
9) No answer50.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
275) Morality is a personal matter and society should not force everyone to follow one standard. (PERMORAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly102234.2
2) Agree somewhat115838.7
3) Disagree somewhat51917.3
4) Disagree strongly2046.8
8) Don't know792.6
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
276) Now I have some questions about different groups in our society. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. In the first statement a score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in that group are 'rich.' A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group are 'poor.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in the group stand. Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (WLTHWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich1055.3
2) 21959.8
3) 357328.8
4) 488844.6
5) 51507.5
6) 6221.1
7) 7 Poor100.5
8) Don't know402.0
9) No answer90.5
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
277) Now I have some questions about different groups in our society. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the characteristics of people in a group can be rated. In the first statement a score of 1 means that you think almost all of the people in that group are 'rich.' A score of 7 means that you think almost everyone in the group are 'poor.' A score of 4 means you think that the group is not towards one end or another, and of course you may choose any number in between that comes closest to where you think people in the group stand. Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (WLTHBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich60.3
2) 2211.1
3) 31115.6
4) 449825.0
5) 579940.1
6) 640720.4
7) 7 Poor934.7
8) Don't know482.4
9) No answer90.5
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
278) The second set of characteristics asks if people in the group tend to be hard-working or if they tend to be lazy. Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (WORKWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard1165.8
2) 21969.8
3) 349424.8
4) 488044.2
5) 51809.0
6) 6482.4
7) 7 Lazy170.9
8) Don't know472.4
9) No answer140.7
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
279) The second set of characteristics asks if people in the group tend to be hard-working or if they tend to be lazy. Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (WORKBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard572.9
2) 2743.7
3) 323011.5
4) 491746.0
5) 540420.3
6) 61748.7
7) 7 Lazy733.7
8) Don't know502.5
9) No answer130.7
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
280) Do people in these groups tend to be unintelligent or tend to be intelligent? Where would you rate whites in general on this scale? (INTLWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent120.6
2) 2341.7
3) 31095.5
4) 487443.9
5) 546423.3
6) 629915.0
7) 7 Intelligent1417.1
8) Don't know472.4
9) No answer120.6
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
281) Do people in these groups tend to be unintelligent or tend to be intelligent? Where would you rate blacks in general on this scale? (INTLBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent140.7
2) 2482.4
3) 323511.8
4) 4104952.7
5) 536818.5
6) 61407.0
7) 7 Intelligent733.7
8) Don't know532.7
9) No answer120.6
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
282) Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor1959.8
2) Favor33716.9
3) Neither favor nor oppose101551.0
4) Oppose30215.2
5) Strongly oppose1266.3
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
283) 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 favor42921.5
2) Somewhat favor44622.4
3) Neither favor nor oppose97248.8
4) Somewhat oppose1045.2
5) Very much oppose241.2
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer40.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
284) How about having a close relative or family member marry a black person? (MARBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor33316.7
2) Favor26313.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose90045.2
4) Oppose23511.8
5) Strongly oppose24812.4
8) Don't know100.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
285) How about having a close relative or family member marry an Asian American person? (MARASIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor30315.2
2) Favor33516.8
3) Neither favor nor oppose100050.2
4) Oppose21510.8
5) Strongly oppose1256.3
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
286) How about having a close relative or family member marry a Hispanic American person? (MARHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor36018.1
2) Favor32116.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose95047.7
4) Oppose22711.4
5) Strongly oppose1236.2
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
287) 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) Very much favor87644.0
2) Somewhat favor28014.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose76738.5
4) Somewhat oppose381.9
5) Very much oppose211.1
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
288) 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 white29023.3
2) Mostly White54844.0
3) About half and half30724.6
4) Mostly black524.2
5) All black70.6
8) Don't know332.6
9) No answer90.7
Missing3264
Total1246100.0
289) 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 likely35317.6
2) Somewhat likely91545.7
3) Not very likely64832.4
8) Don't know824.1
9) No answer50.2
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
290) Some people say that because of past discrimination, women should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of women is wrong because it discriminates against men. What about your opinion - are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of women? IF FOR: Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not? IF AGAINST: Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (FEJOBAFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor23023.1
2) Not strongly favor989.9
3) Not strongly oppose26526.7
4) Strongly oppose36937.1
8) Don't know323.2
Missing3516
Total994100.0
291) 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 likely12212.3
2) Somewhat likely36636.8
3) Somewhat unlikely32232.4
4) Very unlikely16416.5
8) Don't know191.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing3516
Total994100.0
292) 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 likely23623.6
2) Somewhat likely44044.1
3) Somewhat unlikely19819.8
4) Very unlikely858.5
8) Don't know393.9
Missing3512
Total998100.0
293) Now I'm going to read several statements. As I read each one, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree. For example, here is the statement: Because of past discrimination, employers should make special efforts to hire and promote qualified women. (FEHIRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18118.1
2) Agree46346.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree13313.3
4) Disagree18318.3
5) Strongly disagree343.4
8) Don't know40.4
Missing3512
Total998100.0
294) Please remember, there are no right or wrong answers to these questions. Please think about the person I just described when answering this group of questions. First, how serious would you consider NAME's problem to be -- very serious, somewhat serious, not very serious, or not at all serious? (SERIOUSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious82857.6
2) Somewhat serious34924.3
3) Not very serious18012.5
4) Not at all serious533.7
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
295) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? A. His/her own bad character (CHARACTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20814.5
2) Somewhat likely39127.2
3) Not very likely45531.7
4) Not at all likely33023.0
8) Don't know392.7
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
296) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? B. A chemical imbalance in the brain (IMBALNCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely39127.2
2) Somewhat likely64945.2
3) Not very likely22715.8
4) Not at all likely946.5
8) Don't know614.2
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
297) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? C. The way (s/he) was raised (WAYRAISE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14810.3
2) Somewhat likely58040.4
3) Not very likely38726.9
4) Not at all likely25717.9
8) Don't know513.5
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
298) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? D. Stressful circumstances in his/her life (STRESSES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely54037.6
2) Somewhat likely73250.9
3) Not very likely845.8
4) Not at all likely362.5
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
299) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? E. A genetic or inherited problem (GENETICS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20114.0
2) Somewhat likely68147.4
3) Not very likely33123.0
4) Not at all likely15210.6
8) Don't know584.0
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
300) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? F. God's will (GODSWILL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely553.8
2) Somewhat likely1268.8
3) Not very likely33223.1
4) Not at all likely86860.4
8) Don't know422.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
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301) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ a-e) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? A. Part of the normal ups and downs of life (UPSDOWNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely44430.9
2) Somewhat likely47933.3
3) Not very likely28519.8
4) Not at all likely18012.5
8) Don't know342.4
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
302) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ a-e) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? B. A nervous breakdown (BREAKDWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely26918.7
2) Somewhat likely53036.9
3) Not very likely38726.9
4) Not at all likely18512.9
8) Don't know513.5
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
303) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ a-e) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? C. A mental illness (MENTLILL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely35524.7
2) Somewhat likely50435.1
3) Not very likely37225.9
4) Not at all likely14710.2
8) Don't know443.1
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
304) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ a-e) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? D. A physical illness (PHYSILL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14810.3
2) Somewhat likely59041.1
3) Not very likely44631.0
4) Not at all likely18813.1
8) Don't know503.5
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
305) In your opinion, how able is NAME to make his/her own decisions about the treatment s/he should receive -- very able, somewhat able, not very able or not able at all? (DECTREAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very able33523.3
2) Somewhat able51936.1
3) Not very able36425.3
4) Not able at all16311.3
8) Don't know402.8
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
306) In your opinion, how able is NAME to make his/her own decisions about managing his/her own money -- very able, somewhat able, not very able or not able at all? (DECMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very able33823.5
2) Somewhat able48433.7
3) Not very able38326.7
4) Not able at all16311.3
8) Don't know543.8
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
307) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation will improve on its own -- very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or not likely at all? (IMPRVOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1137.9
2) Somewhat likely32422.5
3) Somewhat unlikely52936.8
4) Not likely at all40728.3
8) Don't know493.4
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
308) In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation will improve with treatment -- very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or not likely at all? (IMPRVTRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely67346.8
2) Somewhat likely62143.2
3) Somewhat unlikely533.7
4) Not likely at all211.5
8) Don't know553.8
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
309) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? A. To move next door to NAME? (VIGNEI)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing27218.9
2) Probably willing70749.2
3) Probably unwilling27619.2
4) Definitely unwilling1228.5
8) Don't know453.1
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
310) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? B. To spend an evening socializing with NAME? (VIGSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing24016.7
2) Probably willing60942.4
3) Probably unwilling36225.2
4) Definitely unwilling17312.0
8) Don't know382.6
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
311) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? C. To make friends with NAME? (VIGFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing29120.3
2) Probably willing73751.3
3) Probably unwilling26518.4
4) Definitely unwilling896.2
8) Don't know382.6
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
312) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? D. To have NAME start working closely with you on a job? (VIGWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing18412.8
2) Probably willing47332.9
3) Probably unwilling42829.8
4) Definitely unwilling28720.0
8) Don't know503.5
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
313) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? E. To have a group home for people like NAME opened in your neighborhood? (VIGGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing27018.8
2) Probably willing60141.8
3) Probably unwilling30921.5
4) Definitely unwilling18713.0
8) Don't know533.7
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
314) How willing would you be (READ a-f) -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? F. To have NAME marry into your family? (VIGMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing1309.0
2) Probably willing40328.0
3) Probably unwilling43630.3
4) Definitely unwilling37826.3
8) Don't know745.1
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
315) In your opinion, how likely is it NAME would do something violent toward other people? Is it: (HURTOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14310.0
2) Somewhat likely46932.6
3) Not very likely55438.6
4) Not likely at all18012.5
8) Don't know765.3
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
316) In your opinion, how likely is it NAME would do something violent toward him/herself? Is it: (HURTSELF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely31321.8
2) Somewhat likely61042.4
3) Not very likely32222.4
4) Not likely at all1057.3
8) Don't know725.0
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
317) Should NAME do the following: A. Talk things over with family and friends (TLKFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes134893.8
2) No533.7
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
318) Should NAME do the following: B. Talk to a minister, priest, rabbi or other religious leader (TLKCLRGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120784.0
2) No17512.2
8) Don't know402.8
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
319) Should NAME do the following: C. Go to a general medical doctor for help (MEDDOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120383.7
2) No18713.0
8) Don't know332.3
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
320) Should NAME do the following: D. Go to a psychiatrist for help (MENTLDOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111377.5
2) No26318.3
8) Don't know473.3
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
321) Should NAME do the following: E. Go to a therapist, or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, or other mental health professional for help (MENTLOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes122285.0
2) No16211.3
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
322) Should NAME do the following: F. Go to a spiritual or a natural healer for help (SPHEALER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55038.3
2) No81256.5
8) Don't know574.0
9) No answer181.3
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
323) Should NAME do the following: G. Join a self-help group where people with similar problems help each other (SELFHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes115980.7
2) No21615.0
8) Don't know463.2
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
324) Should NAME do the following: H. Take non-prescription medication, like over the counter sleeping pills (OTCMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17812.4
2) No119683.2
8) Don't know463.2
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
325) Should NAME do the following: I. Take prescription medication (RXMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100569.9
2) No35424.6
8) Don't know624.3
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
326) Should NAME do the following: J. Check into a mental hospital (MENTLHOS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46532.4
2) No87961.2
8) Don't know765.3
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
327) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? A. Talk things over with family and friends (ORTLKFM)
 TOTAL%
1) 180258.8
2) 214510.6
3) 31118.1
4) 4795.8
5) 5765.6
6) 6513.7
7) 7372.7
8) 8120.9
9) 970.5
10) 1010.1
99) No answer423.1
Missing3147
Total1363100.0
328) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? B. Talk to a minister, priest, rabbi or other religious leader (ORTLKCLR)
 TOTAL%
1) 1746.1
2) 237931.0
3) 318515.1
4) 413110.7
5) 51219.9
6) 612410.1
7) 71008.2
8) 8604.9
9) 9131.1
99) No answer352.9
Missing3288
Total1222100.0
329) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? C. Go to a general medical doctor for help (ORMEDDOC)
 TOTAL%
1) 125821.2
2) 234128.0
3) 328023.0
4) 412610.4
5) 5746.1
6) 6594.8
7) 7272.2
8) 8151.2
9) 920.2
99) No answer352.9
Missing3293
Total1217100.0
330) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? D. Go to a psychiatrist for help (ORMNTLDC)
 TOTAL%
1) 1928.2
2) 213612.1
3) 322520.0
4) 426423.4
5) 516514.6
6) 612310.9
7) 7605.3
8) 8201.8
9) 940.4
99) No answer383.4
Missing3383
Total1127100.0
331) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? E. Go to a therapist, or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, or other mental health professional for help (ORMNTLOT)
 TOTAL%
1) 1574.6
2) 215712.7
3) 323619.1
4) 429423.7
5) 528022.6
6) 61139.1
7) 7483.9
8) 890.7
9) 940.3
99) No answer403.2
Missing3272
Total1238100.0
332) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? F. Go to a spiritual or a natural healer for help (ORHEALER)
 TOTAL%
1) 181.4
2) 2203.5
3) 3305.3
4) 4478.3
5) 57112.5
6) 612922.7
7) 710518.5
8) 88314.6
9) 9417.2
10) 1030.5
99) No answer315.5
Missing3942
Total568100.0
333) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? G. Join a self-help group where people with similar problems help each other (ORSLFHLP)
 TOTAL%
1) 1413.5
2) 21038.8
3) 312610.7
4) 416514.0
5) 520917.8
6) 622919.5
7) 719216.3
8) 8524.4
9) 9151.3
10) 1020.2
99) No answer413.5
Missing3335
Total1175100.0
334) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? H. Take non-prescription medication, like over the counter sleeping pills (OROTCMED)
 TOTAL%
1) 131.5
2) 284.1
3) 3115.6
4) 42512.8
5) 5136.7
6) 63417.4
7) 72814.4
8) 83316.9
9) 9105.1
10) 1042.1
99) No answer2613.3
Missing4315
Total195100.0
335) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? I. Take prescription medication (ORRXMED)
 TOTAL%
1) 180.8
2) 2575.6
3) 310810.6
4) 413212.9
5) 516316.0
6) 617316.9
7) 718718.3
8) 812312.0
9) 9313.0
99) No answer393.8
Missing3489
Total1021100.0
336) Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ 'YES' ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? J. Check into a mental hospital (ORMNTLHS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1265.4
2) 2183.7
3) 3204.1
4) 4245.0
5) 5398.1
6) 6428.7
7) 76914.3
8) 811323.4
9) 97214.9
10) 10275.6
99) No answer326.6
Missing4028
Total482100.0
337) Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like name should be forced by law to . . . A. Get treatment at a clinic or from a doctor (MUSTDOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41328.7
2) No95666.5
8) Don't know523.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
338) Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like name should be forced by law to . . . B. Take a prescription medication to control his/her behavior (MUSTMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37125.8
2) No99969.5
8) Don't know523.6
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
339) Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like name should be forced by law to . . . C. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment (MUSTHOSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42629.6
2) No94665.8
8) Don't know503.5
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
340) Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like name should be forced by law to . . . D. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment if s/he is dangerous to him/herself (DANGRSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes122485.2
2) No16511.5
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
341) Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like name should be forced by law to . . . E. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment if s/he is dangerous to others (DANGROTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes129189.8
2) No1027.1
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
342) In your opinion, who should be most responsible for paying the cost of NAME's medical care, including mental health care and treatment? (MEDCARE1)
 TOTAL%
1) NAME, him/herself40027.8
2) His/her family936.5
3) Government19113.3
4) Insurance67547.0
5) Private charity231.6
8) Don't know382.6
9) No answer171.2
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
343) IS NAME (CODE 1) IS CHOSEN: Who should be next most responsible? (MEDCARE2)
 TOTAL%
1) His/her family16840.3
2) Government276.5
3) Insurance19246.0
4) Private charity92.2
8) Don't know30.7
9) No answer184.3
Missing4093
Total417100.0
344) Earlier, we talked about various areas of government spending. Since we've been talking about the mental health area, please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in the area of mental health care. Remember that if you say 'much more,' it might require a tax increase to pay for it. (SPMENTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more7910.7
2) Spend more27637.6
3) Spend the same as now29940.7
4) Spend less364.9
5) Spend much less141.9
8) Can't choose243.3
9) No answer71.0
Missing3775
Total735100.0
345) On the whole, do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to provide mental health care for persons with mental illnesses? (GOVMENTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should be26637.9
2) Probably should be29341.7
3) Probably should not be10414.8
4) Definitely should not be162.3
8) Can't choose142.0
9) No answer91.3
Missing3808
Total702100.0
346) I try hard to carry my religious beliefs over into all my other dealings in life. (RELLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree86228.8
2) Agree121840.7
3) Disagree56118.8
4) Strongly disagree30810.3
8) Don't know351.2
9) No answer80.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
347) To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you . . . (RELPERSN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very religious57219.1
2) Moderately religious128542.9
3) Slightly religious66922.4
4) Not religious at all44414.8
8) Don't know120.4
9) No answer100.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
348) To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you . . . (SPRTPRSN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very spiritual87729.3
2) Moderately spiritual121640.6
3) Slightly spiritual59519.9
4) Not spiritual at all2668.9
8) Don't know291.0
9) No answer90.3
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
349) Did you ever have a religious or spiritual experience that changed your life? (RELEXP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes123741.3
2) No173057.8
8) Don't know180.6
9) No answer70.2
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
350) Psychiatric medicine is harmful to the body. (PSYCMED1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree946.5
2) Agree29720.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree45431.6
4) Disagree38026.4
5) Strongly disagree1117.7
8) Don't know866.0
9) No answer151.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
351) Taking these medications interferes with daily activities. (PSYCMED3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1107.7
2) Agree50835.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree34423.9
4) Disagree32422.5
5) Strongly disagree584.0
8) Don't know795.5
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
352) Taking these medications helps people deal with day-to-day stresses. (PSYCMED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22915.9
2) Agree91263.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree15210.6
4) Disagree604.2
5) Strongly disagree130.9
8) Don't know574.0
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
353) Taking these medications makes things easier in relations with family and friends. (PSYCMED5)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19813.8
2) Agree84959.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree22115.4
4) Disagree866.0
5) Strongly disagree120.8
8) Don't know574.0
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
354) These medications help people control their symptoms. (PSYCMED6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21915.2
2) Agree96166.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree1419.8
4) Disagree342.4
5) Strongly disagree80.6
8) Don't know604.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
355) Taking medication helps people feel better about themselves. (PSYCMED7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14710.2
2) Agree76653.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree27919.4
4) Disagree1329.2
5) Strongly disagree241.7
8) Don't know755.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
356) How likely would you be to take doctor-prescribed psychiatric medication in the following situations? A. Because you were having trouble in your personal life (USEPSYC1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely15811.0
2) Somewhat likely26018.1
3) Mixed24116.8
4) Somewhat unlikely25818.0
5) Very unlikely47433.0
8) Don't know322.2
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
357) How likely would you be to take doctor-prescribed psychiatric medication in the following situations? B. Because you didn't know how to cope anymore with the stresses of life (USEPSYC2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely24316.9
2) Somewhat likely41528.9
3) Mixed22915.9
4) Somewhat unlikely18512.9
5) Very unlikely31021.6
8) Don't know422.9
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
358) How likely would you be to take doctor-prescribed psychiatric medication in the following situations? C. Because you were feeling depressed, tired, were having trouble sleeping and concentrating, and felt worthless (USEPSYC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely27519.1
2) Somewhat likely41328.7
3) Mixed19913.8
4) Somewhat unlikely20214.1
5) Very unlikely30120.9
8) Don't know342.4
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
359) How likely would you be to take doctor-prescribed psychiatric medication in the following situations? D. For no apparent reason, you were having periods of intense fear in which you were trembling, sweating, feeling dizzy, and feared losing control or going crazy. (USEPSYC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely50535.1
2) Somewhat likely38426.7
3) Mixed17812.4
4) Somewhat unlikely1168.1
5) Very unlikely20514.3
8) Don't know352.4
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
360) I doubt that my doctor really cares about me as a person. (DOC15)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree674.7
2) Agree17512.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree26318.3
4) Disagree58640.8
5) Strongly disagree30821.4
8) Don't know251.7
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
361) I trust my doctor's judgments about my medical care. (DOC16)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree38326.7
2) Agree78554.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree15510.8
4) Disagree574.0
5) Strongly disagree251.7
8) Don't know191.3
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
362) I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems. (DOC18)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree34223.8
2) Agree76153.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree19013.2
4) Disagree876.1
5) Strongly disagree211.5
8) Don't know231.6
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
363) My doctor is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine. (DOC19)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28720.0
2) Agree73250.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree29920.8
4) Disagree634.4
5) Strongly disagree151.0
8) Don't know281.9
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
364) I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment. (DOC20)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26618.5
2) Agree71349.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree22015.3
4) Disagree14510.1
5) Strongly disagree553.8
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
365) Have you ever heard of Prozac? (PROZAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes125887.5
2) No15210.6
8) Not sure/Can't remember130.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
366) Have you, yourself, ever taken Prozac? (USEDPROZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13210.4
2) No112388.3
8) Not sure20.2
9) No answer151.2
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
367) Have you ever personally known anyone who took Prozac? (KNWNPROZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes73557.8
2) No50239.5
8) Not sure201.6
9) No answer151.2
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
368) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Prozac is harmful to the body. (PROZ1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree786.1
2) Agree23618.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree53742.2
4) Disagree22517.7
5) Strongly disagree352.8
8) Don't know14411.3
9) No answer171.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
369) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking Prozac interferes with daily activities. (PROZ3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree624.9
2) Agree27821.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree40331.7
4) Disagree31825.0
5) Strongly disagree493.9
8) Don't know14611.5
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
370) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking Prozac helps people deal with day-to-day stresses. (PROZ4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1058.3
2) Agree70655.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree25720.2
4) Disagree453.5
5) Strongly disagree161.3
8) Don't know12710.0
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
371) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Taking Prozac makes things easier in relations with family and friends. (PROZ5)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree745.8
2) Agree58546.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree34827.4
4) Disagree886.9
5) Strongly disagree201.6
8) Don't know14011.0
9) No answer171.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
372) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I think Prozac helps people control their symptoms. (PROZ6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree876.8
2) Agree70055.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree26120.5
4) Disagree604.7
5) Strongly disagree211.7
8) Don't know12710.0
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
373) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Talking Prozac makes people feel better about themselves. (PROZ7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree715.6
2) Agree54542.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree39230.8
4) Disagree957.5
5) Strongly disagree262.0
8) Don't know12710.0
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
374) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Prozac should be taken to enhance the strengths of people's personalities. (PROZ8)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree151.2
2) Agree1108.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree28822.6
4) Disagree47337.2
5) Strongly disagree23418.4
8) Don't know13610.7
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
375) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Only people who are diagnosed with clinical depression should take Prozac. (PROZ9)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23218.2
2) Agree49438.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree26921.1
4) Disagree907.1
5) Strongly disagree252.0
8) Don't know14611.5
9) No answer161.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
376) How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? A. Because you were having trouble in your personal life. (PROZSLF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely675.3
2) Somewhat likely14111.1
3) Mixed19615.4
4) Somewhat unlikely23418.4
5) Very unlikely54943.2
8) Don't know685.3
9) No answer171.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
377) How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? B. Because you didn't know how to cope anymore with the stresses of life. (PROZSLF2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1249.7
2) Somewhat likely28322.2
3) Mixed20115.8
4) Somewhat unlikely19014.9
5) Very unlikely38930.6
8) Don't know685.3
9) No answer171.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
378) How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? C. Because you were feeling depressed, tired, were having trouble sleeping and concentrating, and felt worthless. (PROZSLF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely15912.5
2) Somewhat likely30023.6
3) Mixed18214.3
4) Somewhat unlikely16212.7
5) Very unlikely38730.4
8) Don't know655.1
9) No answer171.3
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
379) How likely would you be to take doctor prescribed Prozac in the following situations? D. For no apparent reason, you were having periods of intense fear in which you were trembling, sweating, feeling dizzy, and feared losing control or going crazy. (PROZSLF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely24419.2
2) Somewhat likely31224.5
3) Mixed16613.1
4) Somewhat unlikely14411.3
5) Very unlikely32225.3
8) Don't know665.2
9) No answer181.4
Missing3238
Total1272100.0
380) Can you speak a language other than English? (OTHLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67123.9
2) No213576.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing1702
Total2808100.0
381) What other language(s) do you speak? First response (OTHLANG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total67311.3018.85
382) What other language(s) do you speak? Second response (OTHLANG2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17121.5427.59
383) How well do you speak that language? [IF SPEAKS 2 OR MORE, ASK ONLY OF THE MOST FLUENT LANGUAGE] (SPKLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well27240.4
2) Well12718.9
3) Not well19729.3
4) Poorly/hardly at all7511.1
9) No answer20.3
Missing3837
Total673100.0
384) 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 home34250.8
2) School23034.2
3) Elsewhere9914.7
9) No answer20.3
Missing3837
Total673100.0
385) Do you speak [LANGUAGE MENTIONED IN OTHLANG1] at home? (OTHHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25838.3
2) No41361.4
9) No answer20.3
Missing3837
Total673100.0
386) Which language do you speak more fluent? (BETRLANG)
 TOTAL%
1) First language mentioned63594.4
2) Second language mentioned365.3
9) No answer20.3
Missing3837
Total673100.0
387) How well do you speak that language? (language in BETRLANG) (SPKLANGW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well3719.5
2) Well4423.2
3) Not well5730.0
4) Poor4021.1
8) Don't know84.2
9) No answer42.1
Missing4320
Total190100.0
388) 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
Total299276.78256.18
389) 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) 0262887.8
1) 130.1
3) 320.1
4) 410.0
5) 5100.3
10) 10160.5
15) 15240.8
20) 20180.6
25) 2520.1
30) 30602.0
40) 4050.2
45) 4580.3
50) 5010.0
98) Don't know160.5
99) No answer1986.6
Missing1518
Total2992100.0
390) How would you describe your work arrangement in your main job? (WRKTYPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Independent contractor/consultant/freelance worker23913.8
2) On-call, work only when called to work442.5
3) Paid by a temporary agency211.2
4) Work for a contractor who provides workers/services under contract593.4
5) Regular, permanent employee134977.8
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer150.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
391) How long have you worked in your present job for your current employer? (YEARSJOB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17348.5013.16
392) In your main job, are you salaried, paid by the hour, or what? (WAYPAID)
 TOTAL%
1) Salaried62436.0
2) Paid by the hour89551.6
3) Other20011.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer130.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
393) Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule? (WRKSCHED)
 TOTAL%
1) Day Shift127173.3
2) Afternoon683.9
3) Night shift1025.9
4) Split shift362.1
5) Irregular shift/on-call1609.2
6) Rotating shifts804.6
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
394) How many days per month do you work extra hours beyond your usual schedule? (MOREDAYS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17348.7517.30
395) When you work extra hours on your main job, is it mandatory (required by your employer)? (MUSTWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45126.0
2) No124571.8
8) Don't know231.3
9) No answer150.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
396) How often are you allowed to change your starting and quitting times on a daily basis? (CHNGTME)
 TOTAL%
1) Often59834.5
2) Sometimes31918.4
3) Rarely26015.0
4) Never53630.9
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer130.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
397) How often do you work at home as part of your job? (WRKHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Never101958.8
2) A few times a year1508.7
3) About once a month1106.3
4) About once a week1307.5
5) More than once a week19911.5
6) Worker works mainly at home1076.2
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
398) IF WORKS AT HOME: Is it usually because you want to, you have to in order to keep up with your job, or for some other reason? (WHYWKHME)
 TOTAL%
1) Worker wants to work at home25736.4
2) Worker has to work at home to keep up with job22531.8
3) Other combinations and other reasons21330.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer111.6
Missing3803
Total707100.0
399) How hard is it to take time off during your work to take care of personal or family matters? (FAMWKOFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all hard72341.7
2) Not too hard53130.6
3) Somewhat hard26915.5
4) Very hard19011.0
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
400) How often do the demands of your job interfere with your family life? (WKVSFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Often19611.3
2) Sometimes52430.2
3) Rarely52530.3
4) Never47027.1
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
401) How often do the demands of your family interfere with your work on the job? (FAMVSWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Often673.9
2) Sometimes43024.8
3) Rarely66338.2
4) Never55532.0
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
402) After an average work day, about how many hours do you have to relax or pursue activities that you enjoy? (HRSRELAX)
 TOTAL%
0) 0643.7
1) 119411.2
2) 236020.8
3) 329216.8
4) 432418.7
5) 517510.1
6) 61468.4
7) 7362.1
8) 8523.0
9) 970.4
10) 10160.9
11) 1120.1
12) 12150.9
14) 1420.1
15) 1540.2
16) 1640.2
18) 1820.1
20) 2010.1
21) 2110.1
22) 2210.1
24) 2450.3
98) Don't know191.1
99) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
403) Do you have any jobs besides your main job or do any other work for pay? (SECONDWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28516.4
2) No143882.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer90.5
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
404) Now I'm going to read you a list of statements that might or might not describe your main job. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of these statements. My job requires that I keep learning new things. (LEARNNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree74643.0
2) Agree69139.9
3) Disagree21712.5
4) Strongly disagree623.6
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer100.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
405) My job requires that I work very fast. (WORKFAST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36020.8
2) Agree77244.5
3) Disagree51129.5
4) Strongly disagree714.1
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
406) I get to do a number of different things on my job. (WORKDIFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree72641.9
2) Agree78045.0
3) Disagree18810.8
4) Strongly disagree211.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
407) I have a lot of say about what happens on my job. (LOTOFSAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50429.1
2) Agree67538.9
3) Disagree41624.0
4) Strongly disagree1176.7
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
408) My main satisfaction in life comes from work. (WKTOPSAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree995.7
2) Agree38722.3
3) Disagree83248.0
4) Strongly disagree39322.7
8) Don't know120.7
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
409) I have too much work to do everything well. (OVERWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree985.7
2) Agree36120.8
3) Disagree106361.3
4) Strongly disagree18910.9
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer130.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
410) On my job, I know exactly what is expected of me. (KNOWWHAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree72141.6
2) Agree86249.7
3) Disagree1116.4
4) Strongly disagree191.1
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
411) My job lets me use my skills and abilities. (MYSKILLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree69840.3
2) Agree83147.9
3) Disagree1558.9
4) Strongly disagree291.7
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
412) At the place where I work, I am treated with respect. (RESPECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree69640.1
2) Agree88050.7
3) Disagree975.6
4) Strongly disagree362.1
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer150.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
413) I trust the management at the place where I work. (TRUSTMAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree53430.8
2) Agree78545.3
3) Disagree26915.5
4) Strongly disagree1005.8
8) Don't know281.6
9) No answer181.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
414) The safety of workers is a high priority with management where I work. (SAFETYWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree75843.7
2) Agree76544.1
3) Disagree1367.8
4) Strongly disagree231.3
8) Don't know342.0
9) No answer181.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
415) There are no significant compromises or shortcuts taken when worker safety is at stake. (SAFEFRST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree71040.9
2) Agree79045.6
3) Disagree1468.4
4) Strongly disagree301.7
8) Don't know412.4
9) No answer171.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
416) Where I work, employees and management work together to ensure the safest possible working conditions. (TEAMSAFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree63136.4
2) Agree88250.9
3) Disagree1287.4
4) Strongly disagree261.5
8) Don't know472.7
9) No answer201.2
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
417) The safety and health conditions where I work are good. (SAFEHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree66738.5
2) Agree92353.2
3) Disagree895.1
4) Strongly disagree171.0
8) Don't know241.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
418) I am proud to be working for my employer. (PROUDEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree62235.9
2) Agree90652.2
3) Disagree1237.1
4) Strongly disagree311.8
8) Don't know352.0
9) No answer171.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
419) Conditions on my job allow me to be about as productive as I could be. (PRODCTIV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree48628.0
2) Agree94154.3
3) Disagree24113.9
4) Strongly disagree331.9
8) Don't know191.1
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
420) The place where I work is run in a smooth and effective manner. (WKSMOOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36421.0
2) Agree89851.8
3) Disagree35420.4
4) Strongly disagree824.7
8) Don't know221.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
421) Workers need strong trade unions to protect their interests. (TRDUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1639.4
2) Agree52630.3
3) Disagree72341.7
4) Strongly disagree21812.6
8) Don't know905.2
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
422) In your job, do you normally work as part of a team, or do you mostly work on your own? (PARTTEAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I work as part of a team85049.0
2) No, I work mostly on my own86149.7
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
423) In your job, how often do you take part with others in making decisions that affect you? (WKDECIDE)
 TOTAL%
1) Often66938.6
2) Sometimes61535.5
3) Rarely26015.0
4) Never1649.5
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
424) How often do you participate with others in helping set the way things are done on your job? (SETTHNGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Often73942.6
2) Sometimes56532.6
3) Rarely24814.3
4) Never1558.9
8) Don't know150.9
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
425) How often are there not enough people or staff to get all the work done? (TOOFEWWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Often49228.4
2) Sometimes55832.2
3) Rarely44425.6
4) Never21312.3
8) Don't know150.9
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
426) The chances for promotion are good. (PROMTEOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true32718.9
2) Somewhat true60434.8
3) Not too true38922.4
4) Not at all true34319.8
8) Don't know482.8
9) No answer231.3
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
427) I have an opportunity to develop my own special abilities. (OPDEVEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true66138.1
2) Somewhat true68939.7
3) Not too true22613.0
4) Not at all true1206.9
8) Don't know191.1
9) No answer191.1
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
428) I receive enough help and equipment to get the job done. (HLPEQUIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true75943.8
2) Somewhat true67939.2
3) Not too true18410.6
4) Not at all true774.4
8) Don't know181.0
9) No answer171.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
429) I have enough information to get the job done. (HAVEINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true94154.3
2) Somewhat true66338.2
3) Not too true744.3
4) Not at all true241.4
8) Don't know160.9
9) No answer160.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
430) I am given a lot of freedom to decide how to do my own work. (WKFREEDM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true95154.8
2) Somewhat true52530.3
3) Not too true1599.2
4) Not at all true663.8
8) Don't know171.0
9) No answer160.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
431) My fringe benefits are good. (FRINGEOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true63636.7
2) Somewhat true53931.1
3) Not too true21112.2
4) Not at all true30117.4
8) Don't know311.8
9) No answer160.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
432) My supervisor is concerned about the welfare of those under him or her. (SUPCARES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true80946.7
2) Somewhat true55031.7
3) Not too true1498.6
4) Not at all true1237.1
8) Don't know704.0
9) No answer331.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
433) I am free from the conflicting demands that other people make of me. (CONDEMND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true43024.8
2) Somewhat true73942.6
3) Not too true35220.3
4) Not at all true1377.9
8) Don't know573.3
9) No answer191.1
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
434) Promotions are handled fairly. (PROMTEFR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true46927.0
2) Somewhat true62936.3
3) Not too true24714.2
4) Not at all true20711.9
8) Don't know1538.8
9) No answer291.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
435) The people I work with take a personal interest in me. (COWRKINT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true69940.3
2) Somewhat true72842.0
3) Not too true17310.0
4) Not at all true774.4
8) Don't know352.0
9) No answer221.3
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
436) The job security is good. (JOBSECOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true90952.4
2) Somewhat true54031.1
3) Not too true1518.7
4) Not at all true905.2
8) Don't know261.5
9) No answer181.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
437) My supervisor is helpful to me in getting the job done. (SUPHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true77944.9
2) Somewhat true59734.4
3) Not too true1518.7
4) Not at all true1106.3
8) Don't know643.7
9) No answer331.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
438) I have enough time to get the job done. (WRKTIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true68739.6
2) Somewhat true72341.7
3) Not too true20511.8
4) Not at all true865.0
8) Don't know150.9
9) No answer181.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
439) The people I work with can be relied on when I need help. (COWRKHLP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true84248.6
2) Somewhat true68939.7
3) Not too true935.4
4) Not at all true613.5
8) Don't know291.7
9) No answer201.2
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
440) I have the training opportunities I need to perform my job safely and competently. (TRAINOPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true101158.3
2) Somewhat true53731.0
3) Not too true895.1
4) Not at all true502.9
8) Don't know251.4
9) No answer221.3
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
441) In general, how would you describe relations in your work place between management and employees? (MANVSEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good56532.6
2) Quite good61535.5
3) Neither good nor bad37221.5
4) Quite bad774.4
5) Very bad402.3
8) Don't know422.4
9) No answer231.3
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
442) Does your job require you to do repeated lifting, pushing, pulling or bending? (HVYLIFT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes79245.7
2) No92553.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
443) Does your job regularly require you to perform repetitive or forceful hand movements or involve awkward postures? (HANDMOVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83348.0
2) No88651.1
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
444) When you do your job well, are you likely to be praised by your supervisor or employer? (WKPRAISE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92653.4
2) Maybe45126.0
3) No29116.8
8) Don't know402.3
9) No answer261.5
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
445) When you do your job well, are you likely to get a bonus or pay increase? (WKBONUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40023.1
2) Maybe28816.6
3) No99657.4
8) Don't know261.5
9) No answer241.4
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
446) How fair is what you earn on your job in comparison to others doing the same type of work you do? (FAIREARN)
 TOTAL%
1) Much less than you deserve19611.3
2) Somewhat less than you deserve49028.3
3) About right83248.0
4) Somewhat more than you deserve1126.5
5) Much more than you deserve362.1
8) Don't know472.7
9) No answer211.2
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
447) Do you feel that the income from your job alone is enough to meet your family's usual monthly expenses and bills? (RINCBLLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82747.7
2) No88150.8
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer181.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
448) Were you laid off your main job at any time in the last year? (LAIDOFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1156.6
2) No160292.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer140.8
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
449) How easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits as you have now? (JOBFIND1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very easy to find similar job50329.0
2) Somewhat easy to find similar job63636.7
3) Not easy at all to find similar job55231.8
8) Don't know311.8
9) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
450) Taking everything into consideration, how likely is it you will make a genuine effort to find a new job with another employer within the next year? (TRYNEWJB)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely28316.3
2) Somewhat likely36220.9
3) Not at all likely105861.0
8) Don't know181.0
9) No answer130.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
451) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your age? (WKAGEISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1488.5
2) No156590.3
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer171.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
452) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your race or ethnic origin? (WKRACISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes824.7
2) No163194.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer171.0
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
453) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your gender? (WKSEXISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1196.9
2) No159491.9
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
454) In the last 12 months, were you sexually harassed by anyone while you were on the job? (WKHARSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes553.2
2) No165995.7
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer150.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
455) In the last 12 months, were you threatened or harassed in any other way by anyone while you were on the job? (WKHAROTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1518.7
2) No156290.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
456) Would you say that in general your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent45126.0
2) Very good49628.6
3) Good55632.1
4) Fair19611.3
5) Poor231.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
457) Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? (PHYSHLTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17343.2610.97
458) Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? (MNTLHLTH)
 TOTAL%
0) 0109863.3
1) 1623.6
2) 21247.2
3) 3764.4
4) 4482.8
5) 5774.4
6) 6110.6
7) 7271.6
8) 830.2
10) 10452.6
12) 1240.2
14) 1460.3
15) 15402.3
17) 1710.1
20) 20251.4
22) 2210.1
25) 2540.2
27) 2720.1
28) 2830.2
29) 2920.1
30) 30583.3
98) Don't know60.3
99) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
459) During the past 30 days, for about how many days did your poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? (HLTHDAYS)
 TOTAL%
0) 0139280.3
1) 1673.9
2) 2714.1
3) 3362.1
4) 4251.4
5) 5291.7
6) 660.3
7) 7130.7
8) 850.3
9) 920.1
10) 10211.2
12) 1210.1
14) 1470.4
15) 15140.8
16) 1610.1
18) 1810.1
20) 2060.3
21) 2130.2
22) 2210.1
27) 2710.1
30) 30181.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer120.7
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
460) How often during the past month have you felt used up at the end of the day? (USEDUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often33019.0
2) Often40123.1
3) Sometimes58733.9
4) Rarely28016.1
5) Never1237.1
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer100.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
461) In the past 12 months, have you had back pain every day for a week or more? (BACKPAIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47527.4
2) No124872.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer100.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
462) In the past 12 months, have you had pain in the hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders every day for a week or more? (PAINARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47327.3
2) No124972.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
463) In the past 12 months, how many times have you been injured on the job? (HURTATWK)
 TOTAL%
0) 0152688.0
1) 11237.1
2) 2402.3
3) 380.5
4) 470.4
5) 570.4
6) 640.2
7) 7 or more70.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
464) All in all, how satisfied would you say you are with your job? (SATJOB1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied78645.3
2) Somewhat satisfied77044.4
3) Not too satisfied1106.3
4) Not at all satisfied553.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer110.6
Missing2776
Total1734100.0
465) Do you work for a private company, a non-profit organization, or for the government or a government agency? (WORKFOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Private company130375.2
2) Non-profit organization1005.8
3) Government or government agency32018.5
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
466) Do you own any shares of stock in the company where you now work, either directly or through some type of retirement or stock plan? (OWNSTOCK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24418.7
2) No, I work for a company that does not have stock60746.6
3) No, my company has stock but I do not own any of my company's stock17813.7
4) No, I do not own stock and I do not know if my company has stock17413.4
5) I do not know if I own stock in my company685.2
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer282.1
Missing3207
Total1303100.0
467) Please give a general estimate of how much cash you would get if all this stock were sold today? (STOCKVAL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2443,718,965.684,812,508.21
468) Do you currently hold any stock options in your company (vested or unvested)? (STOCKOPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12123.2
2) No35868.6
8) Don't know51.0
9) No answer387.3
Missing3988
Total522100.0
469) In your job are you eligible for any type of performance-based pay, such as individual or group bonuses or any type of profit-sharing? (EXTRAPAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64437.2
2) No104660.4
8) Don't know251.4
9) No answer171.0
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
470) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on company profits or performance? (COMPPERF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52279.0
2) No11317.1
8) Don't know91.4
9) No answer172.6
Missing3849
Total661100.0
471) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on workgroup or department performance? (DEPTPERF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35353.4
2) No28042.4
8) Don't know111.7
9) No answer172.6
Missing3849
Total661100.0
472) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on individual performance? (INDPERF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46269.9
2) No17726.8
8) Don't know50.8
9) No answer172.6
Missing3849
Total661100.0
473) What was the approximate total dollar value of these various payments in 2005? (EXTRAVAL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5042,127,950.954,090,885.75
474) What was the most recent year in which you received these performance-based payments? (EXTRAYR)
 TOTAL%
1980) 198010.6
1989) 198910.6
1994) 199410.6
1996) 199610.6
1999) 199910.6
2000) 200063.4
2001) 200174.0
2002) 200252.8
2003) 2003137.4
2004) 20044123.3
9998) Don't know6939.2
9999) No answer3017.0
Missing4334
Total176100.0
475) What was the approximate total dollar value of these various payments in that year? (YEARVAL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1764,379,501.704,971,100.93
476) In your job how easy is it for you to see whether your co-workers are working well or poorly? On a scale of 0 to 10 please describe with 0 meaning not at all easy to see and 10 meaning very easy to see. (SEECOWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all easy to see1458.4
1) 1201.2
2) 2311.8
3) 3382.2
4) 4382.2
5) 51146.6
6) 6392.3
7) 7915.3
8) 821212.2
9) 91166.7
10) Very easy to see79345.8
98) Don't know653.8
99) No answer301.7
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
477) At your workplace, how hard would you say that people work with 0 meaning not at all hard and 10 meaning very hard? (COWRKHRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all hard492.8
1) 150.3
2) 2241.4
3) 3492.8
4) 4533.1
5) 523713.7
6) 61247.2
7) 724814.3
8) 834119.7
9) 91478.5
10) Very hard35620.6
98) Don't know724.2
99) No answer271.6
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
478) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: Talk directly to the employee? (TALKEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all likely42024.2
2) Not very likely28416.4
3) Somewhat likely38322.1
4) Very likely54631.5
8) Don't know694.0
9) No answer301.7
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
479) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: Speak to your supervisor or manager? (TALKSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) I do not have a supervisor or manager1206.9
1) Not at all likely40323.3
2) Not very likely31118.0
3) Somewhat likely40623.4
4) Very likely40123.2
8) Don't know603.5
9) No answer311.8
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
480) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: Do nothing? (DONOTHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all likely67739.1
2) Not very likely33119.1
3) Somewhat likely29016.7
4) Very likely32318.6
8) Don't know804.6
9) No answer311.8
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
481) If you (are/were) self-employed and (have/had) employees, how many employees (do/did) you have? (NUMEMPS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1949.9718.75
482) Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you became less committed to religion? (RELNEG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56838.7
2) No88960.5
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer40.3
Missing3041
Total1469100.0
483) We are interested in how people get information about events in the news. Where do you get most of your information about current news events -- newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books of other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? (NEWSFROM)
 TOTAL%
1) Newspapers44623.9
2) Magazines201.1
3) Internet25313.6
4) Books/other printed material90.5
5) TV91649.1
6) Radio1317.0
7) Government agencies30.2
8) Family331.8
9) Friends/colleagues331.8
10) Other150.8
98) Don't Know30.2
99) No Answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
484) We are interested in how people get information about science and technology. Where do you get most of your information about science and technology? (SCIFROM)
 TOTAL%
1) Newspapers20511.0
2) Magazines19810.6
3) Internet41322.2
4) Books/other printed material1387.4
5) TV74640.0
6) Radio341.8
7) Government agencies60.3
8) Family361.9
9) Friends/colleagues311.7
10) Other382.0
98) Don't know170.9
99) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
485) If you wanted to learn about scientific issues such as global warming or biotechnology, where would you get information? (SEEKSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Newspapers1176.3
2) Magazines1085.8
3) Internet92149.4
4) Books/other printed material1819.7
5) TV39821.4
6) Radio211.1
7) Government agencies40.2
8) Family231.2
9) Friends/colleagues160.9
10) Other382.0
98) Don't know351.9
99) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
486) I'm going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. (NEXTGEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree75040.2
2) Agree93149.9
3) Disagree1296.9
4) Strongly disagree191.0
8) Don't know331.8
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
487) Science makes our way of life change too fast. (TOOFAST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1729.2
2) Agree66235.5
3) Disagree82444.2
4) Strongly disagree1538.2
8) Don't know522.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
488) Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary. (ADVFRONT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree58131.2
2) Agree104356.0
3) Disagree1608.6
4) Strongly disagree221.2
8) Don't know563.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
489) Science is too concerned with theory and speculation to be of much use in making concrete government policy decisions that will affect the way we live. (SCISPEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1005.4
2) Agree56130.1
3) Disagree85245.7
4) Strongly disagree21111.3
8) Don't know1357.2
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
490) Government decision makers should pay attention only to those scientific theories that have been accepted by leading scientists. (LEADSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1226.5
2) Agree73439.4
3) Disagree78442.1
4) Strongly disagree1105.9
8) Don't know1105.9
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
491) Research results from industry scientists are less reliable than those from university scientists. (WHICHSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree744.0
2) Agree44824.0
3) Disagree97852.5
4) Strongly disagree1065.7
8) Don't know25313.6
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
492) Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report? (ASTROLGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes107357.6
2) No78942.3
8) Don't know20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
493) Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific? (ASTROSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific894.8
2) Sort of scientific49426.5
3) Not at all scientific121064.9
8) Don't know713.8
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
494) Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits? (SCIBNFTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Benefits greater128468.9
2) About equal (Vol.)32817.6
3) Harmful results greater1296.9
8) Don't know1226.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
495) Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly? (BALPOS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor87167.8
2) Slightly in favor39030.4
8) Don't know231.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing3225
Total1285100.0
496) Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly? (BALNEG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor3930.0
2) Slightly in favor8766.9
8) Don't know32.3
9) No answer10.8
Missing4380
Total130100.0
497) When you read news stories, you see certain sets of words and terms. We are interested in how many people recognize certain kinds of terms. First, some articles refer to the results of a scientific study. When you read or hear the term scientific study, do you have a clear understanding of what it means, a general sense of what it means, or little understanding of what it means? (SCISTUDY)
 TOTAL%
1) Clear understanding55029.5
2) General Sense93250.0
3) Little understanding34918.7
8) Don't know311.7
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
498) Your own words, could you tell me what it means to study something scientifically? (SCITEXT)
 TOTAL%
1) Formulation of theories, test hypothesis20613.6
2) Do experiments, control group16510.9
3) Rigorous, systematic comparison936.1
4) Measurement29219.3
5) Classification40026.4
6) Redundancies/Incorrect21814.4
8) Don't know1278.4
9) No answer140.9
Missing2995
Total1515100.0
499) Now please think about this situation. Two scientists want to know if a certain drug is effective against high blood pressure. The first scientist wants to give the drug to one thousand people with high blood pressure and see how many of them experience lower blood pressure levels. The second scientist wants to give the drug to five hundred people with high blood pressure, and not give the drug to another five hundred people with high blood pressure, and see how many in both groups experience lower blood pressure levels. Which is the better way to test this drug? (EXPDESGN)
 TOTAL%
1) All 1000 get the drug31416.8
2) 500 get the drug; 500 don't147679.2
8) Don't know703.8
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
500) Why is it better to test the drug this way? (EXPTEXT)
 TOTAL%
1) Correct - control30016.1
2) Correct - vague reason45024.1
3) Correct - wrong reason68236.6
4) Correct - don't know351.9
5) Wrong - reservations about control group271.4
6) Wrong - reservations about sample size1578.4
7) Wrong - other reason1065.7
8) Wrong - don't know211.1
9) No answer to closed-ended question764.1
98) Uncodeable20.1
99) Blank80.4
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
501) Now, think about this situation. A doctor tells a couple that their genetic makeup means that they've got one in four chances of having a child with an inherited illness. A. Does this mean that if their first child has the illness, the next three will not have the illness? (ODDS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1699.1
2) No159685.6
8) Don't know965.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
502) Does this mean that each of the couple's children will have the same risk of suffering from the illness? (ODDS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes140875.5
2) No35619.1
8) Don't know965.2
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
503) Now, I would like to ask you a few short questions like those you might see on a television game show. For each statement that I read, please tell me if it is true or false. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. First, the center of the Earth is very hot. Is that true or false? (HOTCORE)
 TOTAL%
1) True146278.4
2) False945.0
8) Don't know30616.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
504) All radioactivity is man-made. (Is that true or false?) (RADIOACT)
 TOTAL%
1) True26914.4
2) False129269.3
8) Don't know30216.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
505) It is the father's gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl. (Is that true or false?) (BOYORGRL)
 TOTAL%
1) True117563.0
2) False37119.9
8) Don't know31717.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
506) Lasers work by focusing sound waves. (Is that true or false?) (LASERS)
 TOTAL%
1) True34118.3
2) False82444.2
8) Don't know69837.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
507) Electrons are smaller than atoms. (Is that true or false?) (ELECTRON)
 TOTAL%
1) True96251.6
2) False34918.7
8) Don't know55229.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
508) Antibiotics kill viruses as well as bacteria. (Is that true or false?) (VIRUSES)
 TOTAL%
1) True67236.1
2) False102154.8
8) Don't know1709.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
509) The universe began with a huge explosion. (Is that true or false?) (BIGBANG)
 TOTAL%
1) True59031.7
2) False63334.0
8) Don't know63934.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
510) The continents on which we live have been moving their locations for millions of years and will continue to move in the future. (Is that true or false?) (CONDRIFT)
 TOTAL%
1) True146478.5
2) False1638.7
8) Don't know23512.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
511) Human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals. (Is that true or false?) (EVOLVED)
 TOTAL%
1) True77941.8
2) False79142.4
8) Don't know29015.6
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
512) Now, does the earth go around the sun, or does the sun go around the Earth? (EARTHSUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Earth around sun137273.6
2) Sun around earth34218.3
8) Don't know1498.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
513) How long does it take for the earth to go around the sun: one day, one month, or one year? (SOLARREV)
 TOTAL%
1) One day26119.0
2) One month151.1
3) One year97771.2
4) Other time period20.1
8) Don't know1178.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing3137
Total1373100.0
514) Now for a few items on you. Do you have access to the Internet in your home? (INTRHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes118763.7
2) No67536.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
515) What is the highest degree you have earned? (COLDEG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Associate's24022.0
2) Bachelor's33130.3
3) Master's13312.2
4) MBA50.5
5) Law151.4
6) PhD242.2
7) MD60.5
8) Other33830.9
99) No answer10.1
Missing3417
Total1093100.0
516) In what field was that degree? (MAJORCOL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total113544.5234.11
517) Have you ever taken any college-level science courses? (COLSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82444.2
2) No103555.5
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
518) How many college-level science courses have you taken? (COLSCINM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total81811.4623.06
519) Now, let me ask you to think about the courses you took in high school. What was the highest level of math that you completed in high school? (HSMATH)
 TOTAL%
0) No math in high school; didn't go to high school291.6
1) General math, business, or vocational26614.6
2) Pre-algebra824.5
3) One year of algebra25614.1
4) Two years of algebra28515.7
5) Geometry (plane or solid or both)33418.4
6) Trigonometry/Linear20911.5
7) Pre-calculus985.4
8) Calculus1809.9
9) Statistics/probability331.8
10) Other150.8
98) Don't know301.6
99) No answer30.2
Missing2690
Total1820100.0
520) Did you take a high school biology course? (HSBIO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes143478.8
2) No34519.0
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer321.8
Missing2690
Total1820100.0
521) Did you take a high school chemistry course? (HSCHEM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes96152.8
2) No81844.9
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer321.8
Missing2690
Total1820100.0
522) Did you take a high school physics course? (HSPHYICS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55530.5
2) No122267.1
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer321.8
Missing2690
Total1820100.0
523) The next few items concern some public issues. The first issue is global warming. Global warming means a trend toward warmer temperatures throughout the world, with more extreme weather in many places and changes in food production that could affect our way of life. Some people believe that the burning of gasoline and other fossil fuels causes global warming. Others say that global warming has purely natural causes. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Very Well' and 5 means 'Not at All', how well do the following groups understand the causes of global warming? A. Environmental scientists (GWSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well39842.9
2) 220221.8
3) 320121.7
4) 4454.8
5) Not at all454.8
8) Don't know343.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
524) On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Very Well' and 5 means 'Not at All', how well do the following groups understand the causes of global warming? B. Elected officials (GWPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well475.1
2) 2657.0
3) 328630.8
4) 426128.1
5) Not at all22824.6
8) Don't know384.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
525) On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Very Well' and 5 means 'Not at All', how well do the following groups understand the causes of global warming? C. Business leaders (GWBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well353.8
2) 2778.3
3) 327329.4
4) 428030.2
5) Not at all22524.2
8) Don't know353.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
526) On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Near complete agreement' and 5 means 'No agreement at all', to what extent do environmental scientists agree among themselves about the existence and causes of global warming? (SCIAGRGW)
 TOTAL%
1) Near complete agreement12613.6
2) 226428.4
3) 331734.2
4) 4859.2
5) No agreement at all586.3
8) Don't know758.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
527) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding what to do about global warming? A. Environmental scientists. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all? (SCIINFGW)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence43847.2
2) A fair amount34737.4
3) A little influence737.9
4) None at all303.2
8) Don't know384.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
528) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding what to do about global warming? B. Elected officials. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all? (POLINFGW)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence15016.2
2) A fair amount30032.3
3) A little influence30532.9
4) None at all13214.2
8) Don't know394.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
529) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding what to do about global warming? C. Business Leaders. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all? (BIZINFGW)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence919.8
2) A fair amount21122.7
3) A little influence34036.6
4) None at all24126.0
8) Don't know434.6
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
530) When making policy recommendations about global warming, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole versus what serves their own narrow interests? A. Environmental scientists (SCIBSTGW)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country36839.7
2) 224526.4
3) 315917.1
4) 4505.4
5) Own narrow interests616.6
8) Don't know434.6
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
531) When making policy recommendations about global warming, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole versus what serves their own narrow interests? B. Elected officials (POLBSTGW)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country818.7
2) 2889.5
3) 323625.4
4) 422223.9
5) Own narrow interests25227.2
8) Don't know475.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
532) When making policy recommendations about global warming, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole versus what serves their own narrow interests? C. Business leaders (BIZBSTGW)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country515.5
2) 2394.2
3) 321222.8
4) 425927.9
5) Own narrow interests32034.5
8) Don't know454.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing3582
Total928100.0
533) How much do you favor or oppose requiring car makers to make cars and trucks that use less gasoline? Do you strongly favor, favor, neither favor nor oppose, oppose, or strongly oppose such a requirement? (GASREGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor64569.5
2) Favor19721.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose525.6
4) Oppose141.5
5) Strongly oppose91.0
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing3582
Total928100.0
534) Here is another public issue: research that uses human embryonic stem cells. These are cells from human embryos that can develop into many different types of tissue. Some say that cells taken from human embryos are uniquely valuable in medical research. Others say that the same discoveries can be made without destroying living embryos. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Very Well' and 5 means 'Not at All', how well do the following groups understand stem cell research? A. Medical researchers (SCMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well45348.8
2) 223325.1
3) 313814.9
4) 4202.2
5) Not at all283.0
8) Don't know535.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
535) How well do the following groups understand stem cell research? B. Religious leaders (SCRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well505.4
2) 2758.1
3) 324126.0
4) 426728.8
5) Not at all23725.5
8) Don't know555.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
536) How well do the following groups understand stem cell research? C. Elected officials (SCPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well303.2
2) 2596.4
3) 331033.4
4) 425827.8
5) Not at all21022.6
8) Don't know586.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
537) To what extent do medical researchers agree on the importance of stem cells for research? (MEDAGRSC)
 TOTAL%
1) Near complete agreement18920.4
2) 231634.1
3) 326028.0
4) 4424.5
5) No agreement at all444.7
8) Don't know748.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
538) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding about government funding for stem cell research? A. Medical researchers (MEDINFSC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence36038.8
2) A fair amount38441.4
3) A little influence10311.1
4) None333.6
8) Don't know454.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
539) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding about government funding for stem cell research? B. Religious leaders (RELINFSC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence687.3
2) A fair amount19721.2
3) A little influence34537.2
4) None26528.6
8) Don't know495.3
9) No answer40.4
Missing3582
Total928100.0
540) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding about government funding for stem cell research? C. Elected officials (POLINFSC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence11112.0
2) A fair amount31734.2
3) A little influence29231.5
4) None15216.4
8) Don't know515.5
9) No answer50.5
Missing3582
Total928100.0
541) When making policy recommendations about stem cell research, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? A. Medical researchers (MEDBSTSC)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country30432.8
2) 224025.9
3) 318820.3
4) 4828.8
5) Own narrow interests697.4
8) Don't know424.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
542) When making policy recommendations about stem cell research, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? B. Religious leaders (RELBSTSC)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country11212.1
2) 210811.6
3) 321823.5
4) 419020.5
5) Own narrow interests24526.4
8) Don't know515.5
9) No answer40.4
Missing3582
Total928100.0
543) When making policy recommendations about stem cell research, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? C. Elected officials (POLBSTSC)
 TOTAL%
1) (What is best for the country)778.3
2) 2707.5
3) 329331.6
4) 421623.3
5) (Own narrow interests)22624.4
8) Don't know434.6
9) No answer30.3
Missing3582
Total928100.0
544) Recently, there has been controversy over whether the government should provide any funds at all for scientific research that uses stem cells taken from human embryos. Would you say the government . . . (SCRESRCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely, should fund such research26028.0
2) Probably should fund such research37540.4
3) Probably should not fund such research12813.8
4) Definitely should not fund such research929.9
8) Don't know646.9
9) No answer91.0
Missing3582
Total928100.0
545) Some people say that reducing income taxes almost always helps the economy grow. Others say that reducing income taxes has very little long-term impact on economic growth but could cause a big increase in the deficit. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Very Well' and 5 means 'Not at All', how well do the following groups understand the likely effects of reducing federal income taxes? A. Economists (TXECO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well29831.8
2) 216918.1
3) 327929.8
4) 4616.5
5) Not at all697.4
8) Don't know596.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing3574
Total936100.0
546) How well do the following groups understand the likely effects of reducing federal income taxes? B. Business leaders (TXBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well15716.8
2) 226228.0
3) 329531.5
4) 411111.9
5) Not at all656.9
8) Don't know464.9
Missing3574
Total936100.0
547) How well do the following groups understand the likely effects of reducing federal income taxes? C. Elected officials (TXPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well10611.3
2) 214315.3
3) 332034.2
4) 417718.9
5) Not at all14315.3
8) Don't know454.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing3574
Total936100.0
548) On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Near complete agreement' and 5 means 'No agreement at all', to what extent do economists agree on the effects of reducing federal income taxes? (ECOAGREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Near complete agreement434.6
2) 213514.4
3) 337339.9
4) 414115.1
5) No agreement at all11912.7
8) Don't know12413.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing3574
Total936100.0
549) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to reduce federal income taxes? A. Economists (ECOINFTX)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence18820.1
2) A fair amount46649.8
3) A little influence17618.8
4) None454.8
8) Don't know616.5
Missing3574
Total936100.0
550) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to reduce federal income taxes? B. Business leaders (BIZINFTX)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence9410.0
2) A fair amount36438.9
3) A little influence31934.1
4) None11111.9
8) Don't know485.1
Missing3574
Total936100.0
551) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to reduce federal income taxes? C. Elected officials (POLINFTX)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence20321.7
2) A fair amount35037.4
3) A little influence23625.2
4) None10110.8
8) Don't know464.9
Missing3574
Total936100.0
552) When making policy recommendations about federal income taxes, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? A. Economists (ECOBSTTX)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country21122.5
2) 225927.7
3) 323124.7
4) 4909.6
5) Own narrow interests849.0
8) Don't know616.5
Missing3574
Total936100.0
553) When making policy recommendations about federal income taxes, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? B. Business leaders (BIZBSTTX)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country353.7
2) 2747.9
3) 322924.5
4) 428330.2
5) Own narrow interests26828.6
8) Don't know475.0
Missing3574
Total936100.0
554) When making policy recommendations about federal income taxes, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? C. Elected officials (POLBSTTX)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country737.8
2) 211712.5
3) 324125.7
4) 421923.4
5) Own narrow interests24726.4
8) Don't know394.2
Missing3574
Total936100.0
555) How well do medical researchers know the risk of genetically modified foods? (GMMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well29631.6
2) 228430.3
3) 317819.0
4) 4707.5
5) Not at all535.7
8) Don't know545.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing3574
Total936100.0
556) How well do elected officials know the risk of genetically modified foods? (GMPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well333.5
2) 2475.0
3) 320922.3
4) 431133.2
5) Not at all28530.4
8) Don't know515.4
Missing3574
Total936100.0
557) How well do business leaders know the risk of genetically modified foods? (GMBIZ)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well374.0
2) 2717.6
3) 322524.0
4) 428530.4
5) Not at all26628.4
8) Don't know525.6
Missing3574
Total936100.0
558) To what extent do medical researchers agree on the risks and benefits of genetically modified foods? (MEDAGRGM)
 TOTAL%
1) Near complete agreement768.1
2) 218019.2
3) 338240.8
4) 410110.8
5) No agreement at all768.1
8) Don't know12112.9
Missing3574
Total936100.0
559) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? A. Medical researchers (MEDINFGM)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence38741.3
2) A fair amount37139.6
3) A little influence9910.6
4) None at all303.2
8) Don't know495.2
Missing3574
Total936100.0
560) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? B. Elected officials (POLINFGM)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence727.7
2) A fair amount27329.2
3) A little influence33936.2
4) None at all20021.4
8) Don't know525.6
Missing3574
Total936100.0
561) How much influence should each of the following groups have in deciding whether to restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? C. Business leaders (BIZINFGM)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of influence414.4
2) A fair amount15616.7
3) A little influence36939.4
4) None at all31733.9
8) Don't know535.7
Missing3574
Total936100.0
562) When making policy recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? A. Medical researchers (MEDBSTGM)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country31133.2
2) 226928.7
3) 318519.8
4) 4646.8
5) Own narrow interests596.3
8) Don't know485.1
Missing3574
Total936100.0
563) When making policy recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? B. Elected officials (POLBSTGM)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country636.7
2) 2899.5
3) 328430.3
4) 422924.5
5) Own narrow interests21923.4
8) Don't know525.6
Missing3574
Total936100.0
564) When making policy recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent do you think the following groups would support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow interests? C. Business leaders (BIZBSTGM)
 TOTAL%
1) What is best for the country262.8
2) 2424.5
3) 322323.8
4) 429531.5
5) Own narrow interests29731.7
8) Don't know535.7
Missing3574
Total936100.0
565) Which statement best describes your own view about eating foods that have been genetically modified? (EATGM)
 TOTAL%
1) I don't care whether the food I eat has been genetically modified13914.9
2) I am willing to eat genetically modified foods, but would prefer unmodified foods if they are available47951.2
3) I will not eat food that I know has been genetically modified28530.4
8) Don't know333.5
Missing3574
Total936100.0
566) Now I'm going to read you some statements about science and scientists. How important are each of the following in making something scientific? A. It is done by scientists employed in a university setting. Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific? (SCIIMP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important59932.1
2) Pretty important84645.4
3) Not too important26114.0
4) Not important at all814.3
8) Don't know713.8
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
567) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? B. The people who do it have advanced degrees in their field. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important115361.9
2) Pretty important53028.4
3) Not too important914.9
4) Not important at all271.4
8) Don't know573.1
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
568) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? C. The conclusions are based on solid evidence. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important147479.1
2) Pretty important27714.9
3) Not too important361.9
4) Not important at all201.1
8) Don't know512.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
569) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? D. The researchers carefully examine different interpretations of the results, even ones they disagree with. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important133471.6
2) Pretty important38420.6
3) Not too important482.6
4) Not important at all170.9
8) Don't know754.0
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
570) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? E. The results of the research are consistent with religious beliefs. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP5)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important19610.5
2) Pretty important29515.8
3) Not too important57130.6
4) Not important at all71338.3
8) Don't know814.3
9) No answer80.4
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
571) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? F. The results of the research are consistent with common sense. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP6)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important73239.3
2) Pretty important63834.2
3) Not too important27214.6
4) Not important at all1528.2
8) Don't know643.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
572) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? G. Other scientists repeat the experiment, and find similar results. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP7)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important122365.6
2) Pretty important48926.2
3) Not too important573.1
4) Not important at all191.0
8) Don't know703.8
9) No answer60.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
573) How important are each of the following in making something scientific? H. The research takes place in a laboratory. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) (SCIIMP8)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important76140.8
2) Pretty important57931.1
3) Not too important35919.3
4) Not important at all884.7
8) Don't know703.8
9) No answer70.4
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
574) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. A. Sociology. Is sociology very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (SOCSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific1679.0
2) Pretty scientific73639.5
3) Not too scientific54029.0
4) Not scientific at all1508.0
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)1568.4
8) Don't know1105.9
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
575) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. B. Physics. Is physics very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (PHYSCSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific126267.7
2) Pretty scientific39421.1
3) Not too scientific593.2
4) Not scientific at all150.8
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)502.7
8) Don't know804.3
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
576) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. C. History. Is history very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (HISTSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific19510.5
2) Pretty scientific38920.9
3) Not too scientific67636.3
4) Not scientific at all53928.9
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)60.3
8) Don't know553.0
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
577) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. D. Accounting. Is accounting very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (ACCNTSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific26814.4
2) Pretty scientific37720.2
3) Not too scientific55529.8
4) Not scientific at all58531.4
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)120.6
8) Don't know633.4
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
578) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. E. Biology. Is biology very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (BIOSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific130069.7
2) Pretty scientific44724.0
3) Not too scientific392.1
4) Not scientific at all140.8
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)140.8
8) Don't know462.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
579) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. F. Economics. Is economics very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (ECONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific29916.0
2) Pretty scientific64834.8
3) Not too scientific57931.1
4) Not scientific at all24313.0
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)231.2
8) Don't know683.6
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
580) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. G. Medicine. Is medicine very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (MEDSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific149580.2
2) Pretty scientific30516.4
3) Not too scientific241.3
4) Not scientific at all50.3
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)10.1
8) Don't know301.6
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
581) How scientific are each of the following fields? If you have not heard of a particular field, just say you haven't heard of it. H. Engineering: Is engineering very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all? (ENGNRSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific84645.4
2) Pretty scientific60432.4
3) Not too scientific21011.3
4) Not scientific at all1256.7
5) Haven't heard of it (Vol.)80.4
8) Don't know673.6
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
582) For each of the following areas, please indicate whether you are very informed, somewhat informed, neither informed nor uninformed, somewhat uniformed, or very uninformed about the issues. A. Foreign policy (KNWFORGN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very informed1467.8
2) Somewhat informed83144.6
3) Neither informed nor uninformed30116.1
4) Somewhat uninformed29115.6
5) Very uninformed26614.3
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
583) For each of the following areas, please indicate whether you are very informed, somewhat informed, neither informed nor uninformed, somewhat uniformed, or very uninformed about the issues. B. Economic policy (KNWECON)
 TOTAL%
1) Very informed935.0
2) Somewhat informed80443.1
3) Neither informed nor uninformed41322.2
4) Somewhat uninformed29916.0
5) Very uninformed22312.0
8) Don't know271.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
584) For each of the following areas, please indicate whether you are very informed, somewhat informed, neither informed nor uninformed, somewhat uniformed, or very uninformed about the issues. C. Science and technology (KNWSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very informed1658.9
2) Somewhat informed90948.8
3) Neither informed nor uninformed36119.4
4) Somewhat uninformed24513.1
5) Very uninformed1548.3
8) Don't know251.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
585) For each of the following areas, please indicate whether you are very informed, somewhat informed, neither informed nor uninformed, somewhat uniformed, or very uninformed about the issues. D. Global warming (KNWGW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very informed1789.5
2) Somewhat informed92349.5
3) Neither informed nor uninformed33217.8
4) Somewhat uninformed23312.5
5) Very uninformed1709.1
8) Don't know251.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
586) For each of the following areas, please indicate whether you are very informed, somewhat informed, neither informed nor uninformed, somewhat uniformed, or very uninformed about the issues. E. The North and South poles (KNWPOLAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very informed1487.9
2) Somewhat informed62533.5
3) Neither informed nor uninformed48025.8
4) Somewhat uninformed29215.7
5) Very uninformed29015.6
8) Don't know271.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
587) If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about . . . A. Polar bears? (TVBEARS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely53528.7
2) Somewhat likely76841.2
3) Somewhat unlikely30816.5
4) Very unlikely22512.1
8) Don't know261.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
588) If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about . . . B. Native people living in the Arctic? (TVINUIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely47725.6
2) Somewhat likely80543.2
3) Somewhat unlikely32517.4
4) Very unlikely23112.4
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
589) If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about . . . C. The ozone hole over the Antarctic? (TVOZONE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely49526.6
2) Somewhat likely69037.0
3) Somewhat unlikely35118.8
4) Very unlikely29215.7
8) Don't know341.8
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
590) If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about . . . D. Melting of the polar ice? (TVMELTNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely59632.0
2) Somewhat likely69637.3
3) Somewhat unlikely29515.8
4) Very unlikely25313.6
8) Don't know221.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
591) If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about . . . E. Oil drilling in the Arctic? (TVOIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely48125.8
2) Somewhat likely64534.6
3) Somewhat unlikely36119.4
4) Very unlikely35118.8
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
592) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . A. Watch a television program about the polar regions? (POLARYR1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely64234.4
2) Somewhat likely72739.0
3) Somewhat unlikely28715.4
4) Very unlikely18710.0
8) Don't know191.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
593) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . B. Read a newspaper article about the polar regions? (POLARYR2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely47625.5
2) Somewhat likely63334.0
3) Somewhat unlikely37520.1
4) Very unlikely36119.4
8) Don't know170.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
594) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . C. Read a magazine article about the polar regions? (POLARYR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely43023.1
2) Somewhat likely70737.9
3) Somewhat unlikely36619.6
4) Very unlikely34218.3
8) Don't know170.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
595) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . D. Go to museum to see an exhibit about the polar regions? (POLARYR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely30916.6
2) Somewhat likely56130.1
3) Somewhat unlikely49626.6
4) Very unlikely47825.6
8) Don't know181.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
596) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . E. Watch a feature film about the polar regions? (POLARYR5)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely42422.7
2) Somewhat likely65335.0
3) Somewhat unlikely40321.6
4) Very unlikely36519.6
8) Don't know170.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
597) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . F. Read a book about the polar regions? (POLARYR6)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20210.8
2) Somewhat likely40821.9
3) Somewhat unlikely56130.1
4) Very unlikely67436.2
8) Don't know170.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
598) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . G. Visit a web site about the polar regions? (POLARYR7)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely33217.8
2) Somewhat likely51327.5
3) Somewhat unlikely37420.1
4) Very unlikely62433.5
8) Don't know191.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
599) 2007-2008 has been designated the International Polar Year. During this year, many scientific and educational organizations will be making efforts to increase public awareness of the Earth's polar regions. These organizations hope that people will learn more about the people and animals that live near the poles, the changes taking place in the environment there, and new scientific discoveries about the Arctic and the Antarctic. Do you think you would be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to . . . H. Attend a live lecture by a scientist about the polar regions? (POLARYR8)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1377.3
2) Somewhat likely33818.1
3) Somewhat unlikely43823.5
4) Very unlikely93149.9
8) Don't know181.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
600) The next few questions are about the Arctic and the Antarctic. The Arctic is the region around the North Pole; Antarctic is the region that contains the South Pole. These questions are like ones you might see on a television game show. If you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. The North Pole is on a sheet of ice that floats on the Arctic Ocean. Is that true or false? (ICESHEET)
 TOTAL%
1) True75640.6
2) False42622.9
8) Don't know68136.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
601) The sun never shines at the South Pole. Is that true or false? (NOSUN)
 TOTAL%
1) True1538.2
2) False121765.3
8) Don't know49326.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
602) Inuit (often called Eskimos) live north of the Arctic Circle. Is that true or false? (INUIT)
 TOTAL%
1) True83945.0
2) False32517.4
8) Don't know69837.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
603) Hunting is more likely than climate change to make polar bears become extinct. Is that true or false? (HUNTBEAR)
 TOTAL%
1) True76240.9
2) False68836.9
8) Don't know41322.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
604) Would you say the polar ice caps have gotten larger or smaller over the last 25 years? (ICECAPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Larger834.5
2) Smaller140875.5
3) Stayed the same (Vol.)241.3
8) Don't know34818.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
605) Some people think that Antarctica should be reserved primarily for scientific purposes. Others think it should be open for tourism, fishing, exploration for oil, and other commercial purposes. Which statement best describes your view on this issue? (COMORSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) I strongly support reserving Antarctica for scientific purposes.43623.4
2) I somewhat support reserving Antarctica for scientific purposes.43523.3
3) I don't lean one way or the other on this issue.59732.0
4) I somewhat support opening Antarctica to other purposes.25213.5
5) I strongly support opening Antarctica to other purposes834.5
8) Don't know593.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
606) Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. A. By 2020, polar bears may become extinct. (EXTINCT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal83945.0
2) Somewhat unlikely55829.9
3) A little22412.0
4) Not at all18710.0
8) Don't know542.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
607) Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. B. Sea level may rise by more than 20 feet, flooding coastal areas. (SEALEVEL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal125667.4
2) Somewhat unlikely35018.8
3) A little1246.7
4) Not at all824.4
8) Don't know502.7
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
608) Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. C. Arctic seals may be threatened. (ARTSEALS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal80843.3
2) Somewhat unlikely65835.3
3) A little22211.9
4) Not at all1136.1
8) Don't know603.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
609) Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. D. Inuit and other native peoples may no longer be able to follow their traditional way of life. (INUITWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal84145.1
2) Somewhat unlikely67035.9
3) A little19110.2
4) Not at all1065.7
8) Don't know532.8
9) No answer30.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
610) Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. E. The northern ice cap may completely melt. (NOICECAP)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal115662.0
2) Somewhat unlikely37520.1
3) A little1337.1
4) Not at all1206.4
8) Don't know764.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
611) Which of these possible effects do you care about most? (CAREMOST)
 TOTAL%
1) The extinction of the polar bears1558.3
2) The rise in sea level76240.9
3) The threat to the Arctic seals361.9
4) The threat to the Inuit way of life24413.1
5) The melting of the northern ice cap59431.9
8) Don't know663.5
9) No answer70.4
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
612) How much have you heard about nanotechnology? Have you heard a lot, some, just a little, or nothing at all? (NANOTEC)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot1005.4
2) Some28415.2
3) Just a little43623.4
4) Nothing at all101454.4
8) Don't know281.5
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
613) Here are a couple of true-false questions about nanotechnology. As before, if you don't know or aren't sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or don't know. Nanotechnology involves manipulating extremely small units of matter, such as individual atoms, in order to produce better materials. Is that true or false? (NANOKNW1)
 TOTAL%
1) True48358.8
2) False637.7
8) Don't know27433.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing3688
Total822100.0
614) The properties of nanoscale materials often differ fundamentally and unexpectedly from the properties of the same materials at larger scales. Is that true or false? (NANOKNW2)
 TOTAL%
1) True33640.9
2) False819.9
8) Don't know40349.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing3688
Total822100.0
615) Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Do you think the benefits of nanotechnology will outweigh the harmful results or the harmful results will outweigh the benefits? (NANOWILL)
 TOTAL%
1) Benefits greater72739.0
2) About equal (Vol.)35519.0
3) Harmful results greater1668.9
8) Don't know61432.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
616) Approximately what percent of the company stock that you own today did you buy with your own savings or money from your wages? (BUYVALUE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total244241.97386.65
617) Did your company grant you any stock options in 2005? (OPS2005)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6755.4
2) No4940.5
8) Don't know32.5
9) No answer21.7
Missing4389
Total121100.0
618) Did you receive any of these performance-based payments in the year 2005? (EXTR2005)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48573.4
2) No15723.8
9) No answer192.9
Missing3849
Total661100.0
619) Do you believe your fixed annual wages in calendar year 2005 were higher or lower than those of employees with similar experience and job descriptions in other companies in your region? Please answer on a 1 to 5 scale. (COMPWAGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 Lower31518.2
2) 220812.0
3) 374342.9
4) 419711.4
5) 5 Higher1589.1
8) Don't know854.9
9) No answer261.5
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
620) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to talk about it in a work group or team? Would you say . . . (TALKTEAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all likely57533.2
2) Not very likely30517.6
3) Somewhat likely42424.5
4) Very likely32518.8
8) Don't know683.9
9) No answer352.0
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
621) About how many people work in your organization at all locations? Count part-time as well as full-time employees. (NUMORG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17324,704.154,800.48
622) Some companies have organized workplace decision-making in ways to get more employee input and involvement. Are you personally involved in any group, team, committee, or task force that addresses issues such as product quality, cost cutting, productivity, health and safety, or other workplace issues? (EMPINPUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54131.2
2) No114366.0
8) Don't know271.6
9) No answer211.2
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
623) Are you currently involved in a self-managed team? (SLFMANGD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56832.8
2) No111864.5
8) Don't know251.4
9) No answer211.2
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
624) In the last 12 months have you received any formal training from your current employer, such as in classes or seminars sponsored by the employer? (EMPTRAIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83248.0
2) No86449.9
8) Don't know191.1
9) No answer171.0
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
625) Please estimate your total wealth. [IF ASKED: Wealth means the value of your house plus the value of your vehicles, stocks and mutual funds, cash, checking accounts, retirement accounts including 401(k) and pension assets, and any other assets minus what you owe for your mortgage and your debts.] (WEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $500018110.5
2) $5000 to $20,00017510.1
3) $20,000 to $40,0001398.0
4) $40,000 to $75,0001277.3
5) $75,000 to $100,0001015.8
6) $100,000 to $150,0001206.9
7) $150,000 to $250,00018310.6
8) $250,000 to $500,00025014.4
9) $500,000 to $1 million1367.9
10) $1 million to $2 million372.1
11) $2 million to $3 million60.3
12) $3 million to $4 million30.2
14) $5 million to $10 million30.2
15) Above $10 million30.2
98) Don't know885.1
99) No answer18010.4
Missing2778
Total1732100.0
626) Vignette assigned for 2006 Mental Health Items (VIGVER06)
 TOTAL%
1) Alcohol Dependence37724.8
2) Depression39726.1
3) Schizophrenia37324.5
4) No problem37624.7
Missing2987
Total1523100.0
627) In your opinion, how likely is it that [NAME] is experiencing . . . [IF VIGVER06 = 1, alcohol dependence; IF VIGVER06 = 2, a major depression; IF VIGVER06 = 3, schizophrenia] (VIGLAB06)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely64660.1
2) Somewhat likely30628.5
3) Not very likely504.7
4) Not at all likely191.8
8) Don't know423.9
9) No answer121.1
Missing3435
Total1075100.0
628) Leaving yourself aside, have you personally ever known someone who has received treatment for a mental health situation? (MHTRTOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90262.8
2) No51135.6
8) Don't know110.8
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
629) How much distress did this person's mental health problem cause you? (MHOTHYOU)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal24026.2
2) Quite a bit17919.6
3) A little28130.7
4) Not at all20021.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer141.5
Missing3595
Total915100.0
630) As a result of the mental health problem, would you say that your relationship with this person . . . (MHOTHREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Became stronger23725.9
2) Became worse12513.7
3) Was unchanged45749.9
4) Ended as a result of the problem778.4
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer131.4
Missing3595
Total915100.0
631) How frequently are you in a public place where you see someone who seems to be mentally ill? (SEEMHPUB)
 TOTAL%
1) Often32922.9
2) Sometimes46832.6
3) Almost never46032.0
4) Never14810.3
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer120.8
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
632) How often do you see people in public who make strange gestures or talk when there was no one there to listen? (GESTTALK)
 TOTAL%
1) Often26818.6
2) Sometimes54037.6
3) Almost never43830.5
4) Never16511.5
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer130.9
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
633) Have you changed where you go for shopping or entertainment because of the presence of people who seem to be mentally ill? (AVOIDMH)
 TOTAL%
1) Often181.3
2) Sometimes704.9
3) Almost never17512.2
4) Never115680.4
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer120.8
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
634) Variable that drives skips in module (NUMKNOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Subset 174150.4
2) Subset 217812.1
3) Subset 318812.8
4) Subset 419012.9
5) Subset 517211.7
Missing3041
Total1469100.0
635) I'm going to ask you some questions about all the people that you are acquainted with, meaning that you know their name and would stop and talk at least for a moment if you ran into the person on the street or in a shopping mall. Some of these questions may seem unusual but they are an important way to help us understand more about social networks in America. Please answer the questions as best you can. How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Kevin? (ACQKEVIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 044232.2
2) 143031.4
3) 2-542931.3
4) 6-10241.8
5) More than 10161.2
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer231.7
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
636) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Karen? (ACQKAREN)
 TOTAL%
1) 043932.0
2) 139128.5
3) 2-544132.2
4) 6-10513.7
5) More than 10191.4
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
637) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Shawn? (ACQSHAWN)
 TOTAL%
1) 052638.4
2) 142631.1
3) 2-535125.6
4) 6-10332.4
5) More than 1080.6
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
638) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Brenda? (ACQBRNDA)
 TOTAL%
1) 057341.8
2) 145433.1
3) 2-528720.9
4) 6-10201.5
5) More than 1090.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
639) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Keith? (ACQKEITH)
 TOTAL%
1) 057141.6
2) 145433.1
3) 2-530122.0
4) 6-10120.9
5) More than 1040.3
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
640) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Rachel? (ACQRACHL)
 TOTAL%
1) 063546.3
2) 140829.8
3) 2-526719.5
4) 6-10272.0
5) More than 1060.4
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
641) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Mark? (ACQMARK)
 TOTAL%
1) 016523.9
2) 118326.6
3) 2-526638.6
4) 6-10385.5
5) More than 10192.8
8) Don't know40.6
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
642) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Linda? (ACQLINDA)
 TOTAL%
1) 017124.8
2) 120629.9
3) 2-525436.9
4) 6-10304.4
5) More than 1081.2
8) Don't know60.9
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
643) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Jose? (ACQJOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) 082159.9
2) 127520.1
3) 2-519414.2
4) 6-10302.2
5) More than 10241.8
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
644) How many of the people you are acquainted with are named Maria? (ACQMARIA)
 TOTAL%
1) 068349.8
2) 134425.1
3) 2-527219.8
4) 6-10221.6
5) More than 10231.7
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer221.6
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
645) How many of the people that you are acquainted with are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? (ACQUNEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) 028341.1
2) 19013.1
3) 2-515422.4
4) 6-10416.0
5) More than 10689.9
8) Don't know395.7
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
646) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain own a second home? (ACQHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) 031946.3
2) 17911.5
3) 2-518827.3
4) 6-10324.6
5) More than 10182.6
8) Don't know395.7
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
647) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? (ACQPRISN)
 TOTAL%
1) 052375.9
2) 18011.6
3) 2-5426.1
4) 6-1081.2
5) More than 1040.6
8) Don't know182.6
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
648) How many acquaintances are Asian or Asian-American? (ACQASIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) 033949.2
2) 18211.9
3) 2-515722.8
4) 6-10324.6
5) More than 10547.8
8) Don't know121.7
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
649) How many acquaintances are Black or African-American? (ACQBLACK)
 TOTAL%
1) 016824.4
2) 1547.8
3) 2-520329.5
4) 6-108812.8
5) More than 1015422.4
8) Don't know91.3
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
650) How many acquaintances are Hispanic? (ACQHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) 020930.3
2) 18412.2
3) 2-519628.4
4) 6-107010.2
5) More than 1011016.0
8) Don't know71.0
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
651) How many acquaintances are white? (ACQWHITE)
 TOTAL%
1) 0324.6
2) 1121.7
3) 2-5446.4
4) 6-10639.1
5) More than 1051875.2
8) Don't know71.0
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
652) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain are gay men or women? (ACQGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 029242.4
2) 17310.6
3) 2-519127.7
4) 6-10416.0
5) More than 10436.2
8) Don't know355.1
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
653) How many of the women that you are acquainted with are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (ACQCOHAB)
 TOTAL%
1) 021931.8
2) 18712.6
3) 2-521330.9
4) 6-10416.0
5) More than 10679.7
8) Don't know476.8
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
654) How many of the people that you are acquainted with are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? (ACQGOATT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0456.5
2) 1263.8
3) 2-515422.4
4) 6-107611.0
5) More than 1031746.0
8) Don't know588.4
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
655) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? (ACQNOATT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0507.3
2) 1213.0
3) 2-516323.7
4) 6-108312.0
5) More than 1028541.4
8) Don't know7410.7
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
656) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? (ACQLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 07611.0
2) 1436.2
3) 2-518827.3
4) 6-107611.0
5) More than 1016123.4
8) Don't know13119.0
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
657) How many acquaintances are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? (ACQCON)
 TOTAL%
1) 0629.0
2) 1426.1
3) 2-516323.7
4) 6-109013.1
5) More than 1019828.7
8) Don't know12017.4
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
658) How many of the people you are acquainted with are police officers? (ACQCOPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 026639.0
2) 113319.5
3) 2-519929.2
4) 6-10375.4
5) More than 10395.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
659) How many acquaintances are lawyers? (ACQLAWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 028141.2
2) 112217.9
3) 2-522032.3
4) 6-10294.3
5) More than 10223.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
660) How many acquaintances are social workers? (ACQSOCS)
 TOTAL%
1) 035652.2
2) 112117.7
3) 2-515622.9
4) 6-10253.7
5) More than 10152.2
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
661) How many acquaintances are janitors or building cleaners? (ACQJANS)
 TOTAL%
1) 030144.1
2) 114020.5
3) 2-518527.1
4) 6-10274.0
5) More than 10182.6
8) Don't know40.6
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
662) How many acquaintances are child-care workers? (ACQCHILD)
 TOTAL%
1) 031345.9
2) 111116.3
3) 2-519829.0
4) 6-10345.0
5) More than 10172.5
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
663) How many acquaintances are electricians? (ACQELECS)
 TOTAL%
1) 023534.5
2) 116824.6
3) 2-522132.4
4) 6-10243.5
5) More than 10243.5
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
664) How many of the people you are acquainted with are currently serving in the armed forces? (ACQMILS)
 TOTAL%
1) 029543.3
2) 112518.3
3) 2-517325.4
4) 6-10345.0
5) More than 10466.7
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer71.0
Missing3828
Total682100.0
665) How many people in your family, including relatives and in-laws, are named Mark? (ACQFMMRK)
 TOTAL%
1) 031561.3
2) 115329.8
3) 2-5387.4
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer61.2
Missing3996
Total514100.0
666) How many people in your family, including relatives and in-laws, are named Linda? (ACQFMLIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 031060.3
2) 114828.8
3) 2-5479.1
4) 6-1020.4
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.2
Missing3996
Total514100.0
667) How many (family) are currently unemployed? (ACQFMUNE)
 TOTAL%
1) 025249.0
2) 18716.9
3) 2-59618.7
4) 6-10326.2
5) More than 10152.9
8) Don't know265.1
9) No answer61.2
Missing3996
Total514100.0
668) How many (family) own a second home? (ACQFMHME)
 TOTAL%
1) 026451.4
2) 19718.9
3) 2-511823.0
4) 6-1091.8
5) More than 1030.6
8) Don't know173.3
9) No answer61.2
Missing3996
Total514100.0
669) How many (family) are currently in state or federal prison? (ACQFMPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) 042582.7
2) 1479.1
3) 2-5224.3
4) 6-1030.6
5) More than 1020.4
8) Don't know71.4
9) No answer81.6
Missing3996
Total514100.0
670) How many (family) are Asian or Asian-American? (ACQFMASN)
 TOTAL%
1) 042582.7
2) 1326.2
3) 2-5295.6
4) 6-1040.8
5) More than 10142.7
8) Don't know40.8
9) No answer61.2
Missing3996
Total514100.0
671) How many (family) are Black or African-American? (ACQFMBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) 034066.1
2) 1499.5
3) 2-5387.4
4) 6-1091.8
5) More than 107113.8
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
672) How many (family) are Hispanic? (ACQFMHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) 036871.6
2) 1468.9
3) 2-5519.9
4) 6-1051.0
5) More than 10377.2
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
673) How many (family) are white? (ACQFMWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) 05310.3
2) 1152.9
3) 2-5326.2
4) 6-10438.4
5) More than 1036370.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
674) How many (family) are gay men or women? (ACQFMGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 034166.3
2) 18616.7
3) 2-55811.3
4) 6-1030.6
5) More than 1030.6
8) Don't know142.7
9) No answer91.8
Missing3996
Total514100.0
675) How many (family) attend religious services on a regular basis? (ACQFMGO)
 TOTAL%
1) 0377.2
2) 1275.3
3) 2-513025.3
4) 6-107614.8
5) More than 1020740.3
8) Don't know305.8
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
676) How many (family) attend religious services rarely or never? (ACQFMNO)
 TOTAL%
1) 0418.0
2) 1254.9
3) 2-513426.1
4) 6-108716.9
5) More than 1017534.0
8) Don't know458.8
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
677) How many (family) are strongly liberal? (ACQFMLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 09518.5
2) 1397.6
3) 2-515530.2
4) 6-10489.3
5) More than 106212.1
8) Don't know10821.0
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
678) How many (family) are strongly conservative? (ACQFMCON)
 TOTAL%
1) 06813.2
2) 1254.9
3) 2-512724.7
4) 6-106813.2
5) More than 1011622.6
8) Don't know10320.0
9) No answer71.4
Missing3996
Total514100.0
679) How many women in your family live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (ACQFMCOH)
 TOTAL%
1) 027753.9
2) 18416.3
3) 2-59318.1
4) 6-1081.6
5) More than 10132.5
8) Don't know285.4
9) No answer112.1
Missing3996
Total514100.0
680) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are named Mark? (ACQNHMRK)
 TOTAL%
1) 038776.2
2) 17514.8
3) 2-5275.3
4) 6-1020.4
8) Don't know122.4
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
681) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are named Linda? (ACQNHLIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 038074.8
2) 18015.7
3) 2-5295.7
4) 6-1020.4
8) Don't know112.2
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
682) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? (ACQNHUNE)
 TOTAL%
1) 026251.6
2) 1509.8
3) 2-56613.0
4) 6-1081.6
5) More than 10336.5
8) Don't know8316.3
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
683) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood own a second home? (ACQNHHME)
 TOTAL%
1) 030760.4
2) 1509.8
3) 2-56011.8
4) 6-1030.6
5) More than 1030.6
8) Don't know7915.6
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
684) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are currently in state or federal prison? (ACQNHPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) 041281.1
2) 1153.0
3) 2-5132.6
5) More than 1040.8
8) Don't know5811.4
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
685) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Asian or Asian-American? (ACQNHASN)
 TOTAL%
1) 034567.9
2) 1407.9
3) 2-55811.4
4) 6-1091.8
5) More than 10132.6
8) Don't know387.5
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
686) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Black or African-American? (ACQNHBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) 023746.7
2) 1509.8
3) 2-59819.3
4) 6-10295.7
5) More than 106112.0
8) Don't know285.5
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
687) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are Hispanic? (ACQNHHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) 028956.9
2) 1387.5
3) 2-59318.3
4) 6-10193.7
5) More than 10326.3
8) Don't know316.1
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
688) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are white? (ACQNHWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0489.4
2) 1183.5
3) 2-56713.2
4) 6-10489.4
5) More than 1030359.6
8) Don't know193.7
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
689) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain are gay men or women? (ACQNHGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 031562.0
2) 1356.9
3) 2-56112.0
4) 6-1020.4
5) More than 1061.2
8) Don't know8516.7
9) No answer40.8
Missing4002
Total508100.0
690) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? (ACQNHGO)
 TOTAL%
1) 09518.7
2) 1173.3
3) 2-512123.8
4) 6-10499.6
5) More than 1010320.3
8) Don't know11823.2
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
691) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? (ACQNHNO)
 TOTAL%
1) 09218.1
2) 1214.1
3) 2-58516.7
4) 6-105611.0
5) More than 1010721.1
8) Don't know14127.8
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
692) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? (ACQNHLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 011723.0
2) 1254.9
3) 2-510320.3
4) 6-10285.5
5) More than 10448.7
8) Don't know18636.6
9) No answer51.0
Missing4002
Total508100.0
693) How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? (ACQNHCON)
 TOTAL%
1) 010420.5
2) 1203.9
3) 2-510721.1
4) 6-10305.9
5) More than 106312.4
8) Don't know17835.0
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
694) How many women that you are acquainted with in your neighborhood are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (ACQNHCOH)
 TOTAL%
1) 025951.0
2) 15210.2
3) 2-56613.0
4) 6-1020.4
5) More than 10102.0
8) Don't know11322.2
9) No answer61.2
Missing4002
Total508100.0
695) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are named Mark? (ACQWKMRK)
 TOTAL%
1) 024849.5
2) 111623.2
3) 2-59819.6
4) 6-1091.8
5) More than 1051.0
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know132.6
9) No answer71.4
Missing4009
Total501100.0
696) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are named Linda? (ACQWKLIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 025450.7
2) 111823.6
3) 2-59118.2
4) 6-10122.4
5) More than 1030.6
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know122.4
9) No answer61.2
Missing4009
Total501100.0
697) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? (ACQWKUNE)
 TOTAL%
1) 028156.1
2) 1265.2
3) 2-56513.0
4) 6-10122.4
5) More than 10234.6
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know8216.4
9) No answer71.4
Missing4009
Total501100.0
698) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain own a second home? (ACQWKHME)
 TOTAL%
1) 025150.1
2) 1499.8
3) 2-57915.8
4) 6-10122.4
5) More than 10153.0
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know8416.8
9) No answer61.2
Missing4009
Total501100.0
699) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? (ACQWKPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) 038677.0
2) 1285.6
3) 2-5142.8
5) More than 1020.4
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know5911.8
9) No answer71.4
Missing4009
Total501100.0
700) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are Asian or Asian-American? (ACQWKASN)
 TOTAL%
1) 025150.1
2) 15811.6
3) 2-58216.4
4) 6-10306.0
5) More than 10408.0
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know295.8
9) No answer61.2
Missing4009
Total501100.0
701) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are Black or African-American? (ACQWKBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) 013426.7
2) 15410.8
3) 2-511322.6
4) 6-105110.2
5) More than 1011523.0
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know214.2
9) No answer81.6
Missing4009
Total501100.0
702) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are Hispanic? (ACQWKHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) 018737.3
2) 1438.6
3) 2-511122.2
4) 6-10336.6
5) More than 108817.6
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know255.0
9) No answer91.8
Missing4009
Total501100.0
703) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are white? (ACQWKWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0346.8
2) 1142.8
3) 2-5418.2
4) 6-10479.4
5) More than 1033065.9
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know163.2
9) No answer142.8
Missing4009
Total501100.0
704) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain are gay men or women? (ACQWKGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 021843.5
2) 1479.4
3) 2-511523.0
4) 6-10173.4
5) More than 10183.6
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know7414.8
9) No answer71.4
Missing4009
Total501100.0
705) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? (ACQWKGO)
 TOTAL%
1) 06112.2
2) 1214.2
3) 2-59418.8
4) 6-105911.8
5) More than 1012825.5
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know12525.0
9) No answer81.6
Missing4009
Total501100.0
706) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? (ACQWKNO)
 TOTAL%
1) 06012.0
2) 1112.2
3) 2-59018.0
4) 6-10438.6
5) More than 1014027.9
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know14328.5
9) No answer91.8
Missing4009
Total501100.0
707) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? (ACQWKLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 06613.2
2) 1244.8
3) 2-510220.4
4) 6-10306.0
5) More than 109418.8
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know17234.3
9) No answer81.6
Missing4009
Total501100.0
708) How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? (ACQWKCON)
 TOTAL%
1) 06112.2
2) 1204.0
3) 2-59318.6
4) 6-10367.2
5) More than 1012124.2
6) I don't have a job51.0
8) Don't know15631.1
9) No answer91.8
Missing4009
Total501100.0
709) How many women that you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (ACQWKCOH)
 TOTAL%
1) 015631.1
2) 15611.2
3) 2-511122.2
4) 6-10265.2
5) More than 10295.8
6) I don't have a job40.8
8) Don't know11022.0
9) No answer91.8
Missing4009
Total501100.0
710) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are named Mark? (ACQVAMRK)
 TOTAL%
1) 030157.6
2) 19017.2
3) 2-58917.0
4) 6-1051.0
5) More than 1061.1
8) Don't know244.6
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
711) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are named Linda? (ACQVALIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 028354.1
2) 110319.7
3) 2-59618.4
4) 6-1081.5
5) More than 1051.0
8) Don't know203.8
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
712) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? (ACQVAUNE)
 TOTAL%
1) 025047.8
2) 1397.5
3) 2-57714.7
4) 6-10163.1
5) More than 10326.1
8) Don't know10019.1
9) No answer91.7
Missing3987
Total523100.0
713) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain own a second home? (ACQVAHME)
 TOTAL%
1) 027051.6
2) 1417.8
3) 2-56813.0
4) 6-10173.3
5) More than 10214.0
8) Don't know9818.7
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
714) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? (ACQVAPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) 041379.0
2) 1254.8
3) 2-5173.3
4) 6-1030.6
5) More than 1040.8
8) Don't know5310.1
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
715) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are Asian or Asian-American? (ACQVAASN)
 TOTAL%
1) 029255.8
2) 1428.0
3) 2-510520.1
4) 6-10152.9
5) More than 10275.2
8) Don't know346.5
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
716) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are Black or African-American? (ACQVABLK)
 TOTAL%
1) 019938.0
2) 1387.3
3) 2-511321.6
4) 6-10407.6
5) More than 109918.9
8) Don't know265.0
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
717) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are Hispanic? (ACQVAHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) 024246.3
2) 1315.9
3) 2-512423.7
4) 6-10356.7
5) More than 105610.7
8) Don't know275.2
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
718) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are white? (ACQVAWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) 06712.8
2) 1152.9
3) 2-5438.2
4) 6-10417.8
5) More than 1032061.2
8) Don't know285.4
9) No answer91.7
Missing3987
Total523100.0
719) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain are gay men or women? (ACQVAGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 027352.2
2) 1438.2
3) 2-59518.2
4) 6-10112.1
5) More than 10152.9
8) Don't know7714.7
9) No answer91.7
Missing3987
Total523100.0
720) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? (ACQVAGO)
 TOTAL%
1) 08015.3
2) 1275.2
3) 2-57414.1
4) 6-10438.2
5) More than 1018134.6
8) Don't know11021.0
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
721) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? (ACQVANO)
 TOTAL%
1) 011421.8
2) 1132.5
3) 2-57915.1
4) 6-10377.1
5) More than 1013525.8
8) Don't know13525.8
9) No answer101.9
Missing3987
Total523100.0
722) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? (ACQVALIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 011021.0
2) 1244.6
3) 2-59117.4
4) 6-10356.7
5) More than 109117.4
8) Don't know16431.4
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
723) How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? (ACQVACON)
 TOTAL%
1) 010119.3
2) 1163.1
3) 2-58215.7
4) 6-10468.8
5) More than 1011021.0
8) Don't know16030.6
9) No answer81.5
Missing3987
Total523100.0
724) How many women that you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (ACQVACOH)
 TOTAL%
1) 021140.3
2) 1468.8
3) 2-59217.6
4) 6-10214.0
5) More than 10366.9
8) Don't know10820.7
9) No answer91.7
Missing3987
Total523100.0
725) Thinking about all the people you are acquainted with: How many of do you think are Republicans? Would you say . . . (ACQREPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all715.2
2) Most16612.1
3) About half49836.3
4) A few32924.0
5) None755.5
8) Don't know21115.4
9) No answer211.5
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
726) Thinking about all the people you are acquainted with: How many of do you think are Democrats? Would you say . . . (ACQDEMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all1067.7
2) Most16512.0
3) About half55540.5
4) A few29221.3
5) None292.1
8) Don't know20414.9
9) No answer201.5
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
727) Thinking about all the people you are acquainted with: How many do you think attend religious services regularly? Would you say . . . (ACQATTND)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all906.6
2) Most24217.7
3) About half42931.3
4) A few38327.9
5) None362.6
8) Don't know17112.5
9) No answer201.5
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
728) Are the people that you are acquainted with . . . (ACQMYRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all the same race as you44732.6
2) Mostly the same race as you53038.7
3) About evenly divided between the same race as you and other races27019.7
4) Mostly a different race than you574.2
5) Almost all a different race than you181.3
8) Don't know292.1
9) No answer201.5
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
729) Now I'm going to ask you some questions about people that you trust, for example good friends, people you discuss important matters with, or trust for advice, or trust with money. Some of these questions may seem unusual but they are an important way to help us understand more about social networks in America. Please answer the questions as best you can. How many of the people that you trust are named Kevin? (TRTKEVIN)
 TOTAL%
1) 043963.7
2) 116223.5
3) 2-5537.7
8) Don't know202.9
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
730) How many of the people that you trust are named Karen? (TRTKAREN)
 TOTAL%
1) 038455.7
2) 119328.0
3) 2-57210.4
4) 6-1040.6
5) More than 1010.1
8) Don't know202.9
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
731) How many of the people that you trust are named Shawn? (TRTSHAWN)
 TOTAL%
1) 046867.9
2) 114821.5
3) 2-5416.0
5) More than 1010.1
8) Don't know162.3
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
732) How many of the people that you trust are named Brenda? (TRTBRNDA)
 TOTAL%
1) 047268.5
2) 112618.3
3) 2-5537.7
4) 6-1040.6
8) Don't know192.8
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
733) How many of the people that you trust are named Keith? (TRTKEITH)
 TOTAL%
1) 046968.1
2) 114120.5
3) 2-5436.2
4) 6-1030.4
8) Don't know182.6
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
734) How many of the people that you trust are named Rachel? (TRTRACHL)
 TOTAL%
1) 049772.1
2) 111717.0
3) 2-5405.8
4) 6-1010.1
5) More than 1010.1
8) Don't know182.6
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
735) How many of the people that you trust are named Mark? (TRTMARK)
 TOTAL%
1) 036653.1
2) 117124.8
3) 2-511416.5
4) 6-1050.7
5) More than 1010.1
8) Don't know172.5
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
736) How many of the people that you trust are named Linda? (TRTLINDA)
 TOTAL%
1) 036753.3
2) 117625.5
3) 2-510515.2
4) 6-1071.0
8) Don't know192.8
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
737) How many of the people that you trust are named Jose? (TRTJOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) 052375.9
2) 19714.1
3) 2-5334.8
4) 6-1030.4
5) More than 1020.3
8) Don't know162.3
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
738) How many of the people that you trust are named Maria? (TRTMARIA)
 TOTAL%
1) 049571.8
2) 111116.1
3) 2-5446.4
4) 6-1030.4
5) More than 1050.7
8) Don't know162.3
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
739) How many people that you trust are police officers? (TRTCOPS)
 TOTAL%
1) 036853.4
2) 111216.3
3) 2-514120.5
4) 6-10162.3
5) More than 10213.0
8) Don't know172.5
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
740) How many of the people that you trust are lawyers? (TRTLAWS)
 TOTAL%
1) 037854.9
2) 113419.4
3) 2-512618.3
4) 6-10131.9
5) More than 10101.5
8) Don't know142.0
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
741) How many of the people that you trust are social workers? (TRTSOCS)
 TOTAL%
1) 040658.9
2) 111516.7
3) 2-512117.6
4) 6-1071.0
5) More than 10101.5
8) Don't know162.3
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
742) How many of the people that you trust are janitors or building cleaners? (TRTJANS)
 TOTAL%
1) 041860.7
2) 111717.0
3) 2-510615.4
4) 6-10121.7
5) More than 1020.3
8) Don't know202.9
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
743) How many of the people that you trust are child care workers? (TRTCHILD)
 TOTAL%
1) 041860.7
2) 19013.1
3) 2-512117.6
4) 6-10111.6
5) More than 10152.2
8) Don't know202.9
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
744) How many of the people that you trust are electricians? (TRTELECS)
 TOTAL%
1) 036352.7
2) 115622.6
3) 2-511717.0
4) 6-10121.7
5) More than 1060.9
8) Don't know213.0
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
745) How many of the people that you trust are currently serving in the armed forces? (TRTMILS)
 TOTAL%
1) 040458.6
2) 18912.9
3) 2-513018.9
4) 6-10162.3
5) More than 10202.9
8) Don't know162.3
9) No answer142.0
Missing3821
Total689100.0
746) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? (TRTUNEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) 037854.9
2) 110715.5
3) 2-510515.2
4) 6-10162.3
5) More than 10192.8
8) Don't know497.1
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
747) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain own a second home? (TRTHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) 035351.2
2) 111416.5
3) 2-514020.3
4) 6-10162.3
5) More than 10101.5
8) Don't know416.0
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
748) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? (TRTPRISN)
 TOTAL%
1) 059986.9
2) 1375.4
3) 2-5121.7
4) 6-1010.1
5) More than 1010.1
8) Don't know243.5
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
749) How many of the people that you trust are Asian or Asian-American? (TRTASIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) 043863.6
2) 18812.8
3) 2-59113.2
4) 6-10182.6
5) More than 10192.8
8) Don't know192.8
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
750) How many of the people that you trust are Black or African-American? (TRTBLACK)
 TOTAL%
1) 028741.7
2) 18912.9
3) 2-516423.8
4) 6-10588.4
5) More than 10578.3
8) Don't know182.6
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
751) How many of the people that you trust are Hispanic? (TRTHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) 038355.6
2) 17811.3
3) 2-513119.0
4) 6-10273.9
5) More than 10365.2
8) Don't know182.6
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
752) How many of the people that you trust are white? (TRTWHITE)
 TOTAL%
1) 0578.3
2) 1416.0
3) 2-515522.5
4) 6-109413.6
5) More than 1030544.3
8) Don't know213.0
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
753) How many of the people that you trust are gay men or women? (TRTGAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 039156.7
2) 110014.5
3) 2-511717.0
4) 6-10142.0
5) More than 10152.2
8) Don't know375.4
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
754) How many of the women that you trust are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? (TRTCOHAB)
 TOTAL%
1) 034449.9
2) 110014.5
3) 2-515021.8
4) 6-10202.9
5) More than 10162.3
8) Don't know436.2
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
755) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? (TRTGOATT)
 TOTAL%
1) 08912.9
2) 1598.6
3) 2-519628.4
4) 6-107210.4
5) More than 1019428.2
8) Don't know649.3
9) No answer152.2
Missing3821
Total689100.0
756) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? (TRTNOATT)
 TOTAL%
1) 010014.5
2) 1598.6
3) 2-522532.7
4) 6-107110.3
5) More than 1013619.7
8) Don't know8211.9
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
757) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? (TRTLIB)
 TOTAL%
1) 014420.9
2) 1639.1
3) 2-518827.3
4) 6-10689.9
5) More than 107510.9
8) Don't know13519.6
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
758) How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? (TRTCON)
 TOTAL%
1) 012217.7
2) 1659.4
3) 2-518627.0
4) 6-107510.9
5) More than 109513.8
8) Don't know13018.9
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
759) How many of the people that you trust do you think are Republicans? Would you say . . . (TRTREPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all507.3
2) Most8111.8
3) About half18927.4
4) A few15121.9
5) None9013.1
8) Don't know11116.1
9) No answer172.5
Missing3821
Total689100.0
760) How many of the people that you trust do you think are Democrats? Would you say . . . (TRTDEMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all598.6
2) Most7611.0
3) About half20830.2
4) A few17625.5
5) None405.8
8) Don't know11416.5
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
761) How many of the people that you trust do you think attend religious services regularly? Would you say . . . (TRTATTND)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all7911.5
2) Most11116.1
3) About half18326.6
4) A few15622.6
5) None456.5
8) Don't know9914.4
9) No answer162.3
Missing3821
Total689100.0
762) Are the people that you trust . . . (TRTMYRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all the same race26738.8
2) Mostly the same race as you21831.6
3) About evenly divided between the same race as you and other races14020.3
4) Mostly a different race than you162.3
5) Almost all a different race than you111.6
8) Don't know243.5
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
763) In most states a gun owner may legally sell his or her gun without proof that the buyer has passed a criminal history check. How strongly do you favor or oppose a law that required private gun sales to be subject to the same background check requirements as sales by licensed dealers? Do you . . . (GUNSALES)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor82660.2
2) Favor23617.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose1098.0
4) Oppose916.6
5) Strongly oppose715.2
8) Don't know261.9
9) No answer120.9
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
764) Should penalties for illegally selling guns be tougher, less tough, or about as tough as penalties for illegally selling drugs? (GUNSDRUG)
 TOTAL%
1) Tougher73453.5
2) Less tough1047.6
3) About as tough49035.7
8) Don't know312.3
9) No answer120.9
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
765) Should semi-automatic, assault weapons or semi-automatic guns known as assault rifles be sold to the general public or should their sales be limited to the military and police? (SEMIGUNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Sold to the general public19814.4
2) Sales be limited to the military and police112582.1
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer120.9
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
766) As a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, do you think that gun control laws should be stricter, making it harder for people to purchase firearms or that gun control laws should be less strict, making it easier for people to purchase firearms? (GUNS911)
 TOTAL%
1) Should be stricter102674.8
2) Should be less strict22616.5
8) Don't know1037.5
9) No answer161.2
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
767) Currently under federal law, very high power, 50-caliber rifles that can penetrate armor from a mile away are available to people on the same basis as standard hunting rifles. Should such very high power rifles be: 1) restricted only to the police and military, or 2) available to civilians like standard hunting rifles as they are at present? (RIFLES50)
 TOTAL%
1) Restricted to police and military115184.0
2) Available to civilians like other hunting rifles18713.6
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer120.9
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
768) And how many other adults in your household personally own a gun? (OTHGUNS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 person12588.0
2) 2 persons149.9
3) 3 persons21.4
8) Don't know10.7
Missing4368
Total142100.0
769) In all states it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Would you favor or oppose state laws making it illegal to carry a firearm while under the influence of alcohol? (GUNSDRNK)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor122289.1
2) Oppose1218.8
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer130.9
Missing3139
Total1371100.0
770) Would you like to see more or less government spending on natural disasters. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. Would you say . . . (SPNATDIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more21214.0
2) Spend more51133.7
3) Spend the same as now57738.0
4) Spend less15810.4
5) Spend much less382.5
8) Don't know191.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
771) Do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to help individuals affected by natural disasters? (NATDISIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Should136890.1
2) Should not be1318.6
8) Don't know181.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
772) Do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to help rebuild communities affected by natural disasters? (NATDISCM)
 TOTAL%
1) Should133387.8
2) Should not16010.5
8) Don't know241.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
773) How often do you read a traditional newspaper (i.e. one that is printed with ink on paper and NOT counting what you read online) -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (NEWSPRNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day26433.8
2) A few times a week18523.7
3) Once a week12015.3
4) Less than once a week12215.6
5) Never9011.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing3728
Total782100.0
774) Which do you think is the most important reason why people get ahead: their own hard work or lucky breaks and help from other people? (GETAHEAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important46559.5
2) Hard work, luck equally important15820.2
3) Luck or help from other15219.4
8) Don't know60.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing3728
Total782100.0
775) Do you have a hearing problem that prevents you from hearing what is said in normal conversation even with a hearing aid? (DISABLD1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1716.1
2) No261393.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer100.4
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
776) Do you have a vision problem that prevents you from reading a newspaper even when wearing glasses or contacts? (DISABLD2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1746.2
2) No260993.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer110.4
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
777) Do you have any condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying? (DISABLD3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48217.2
2) No230082.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer130.5
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
778) Do you have any other physical disability? (DISABLD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29610.6
2) No248388.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer150.5
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
779) Do you have any emotional or mental disability? (DISABLD5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1565.6
2) No262193.7
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer150.5
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
780) Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 3 months or longer, do you have difficulty doing any of the following . . . Learning, remembering or concentrating? (DISABLD6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28910.3
2) No248989.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer150.5
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
781) Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 3 months or longer, do you have difficulty doing any of the following . . . Participating fully in school, housework, or other daily activities? (DISABLD7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28810.3
2) No248788.9
8) Don't know60.2
9) No answer150.5
Missing1714
Total2796100.0
782) Item was not asked to respondents. It was a preloaded item used to determine which vignette was read. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (VIGVERMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Vignette 11258.2
2) Vignette 21369.0
3) Vignette 31258.2
4) Vignette 41258.2
5) Vignette 51167.6
6) Vignette 61318.6
7) Vignette 71328.7
8) Vignette 81298.5
9) Vignette 91238.1
10) Vignette 101197.8
11) Vignette 111288.4
12) Vignette 121298.5
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
783) Please remember, there are no right or wrong answers to these questions. Please think about the person I just described when answering these questions. First, how serious would you consider [NAME]'s situation to be. Would you say . . . (MHPROBLM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious89963.1
2) Moderately serious44431.2
3) Not very serious604.2
4) Not at all serious100.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
784) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? A. Talk to family? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29620.8
2) No111178.0
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
785) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? B. Talk to friends? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1389.7
2) No126989.1
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
786) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? C. Talk to a minister, priest, Rabbi or other religious leader? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes845.9
2) No132392.8
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
787) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? D. Go to a doctor? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDODOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87861.6
2) No52937.1
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
788) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? E. Go to a psychiatrist? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOPSYC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35925.2
2) No104873.5
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
789) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? F. Go to a counselor or another mental health professional? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOMHP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32022.5
2) No108776.3
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
790) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? G. Go to a spiritual or traditional healer? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOHEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80.6
2) No139998.2
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
791) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? H. Take non-prescription medication? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOOTC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes181.3
2) No138997.5
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
792) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? I. Take prescription medication? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDORX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1289.0
2) No127989.8
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
793) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? J. Check into a hospital? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOHOSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes352.5
2) No137296.3
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
794) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? K. Pray? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOPRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes795.5
2) No132893.2
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
795) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? L. Change Lifestyle? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes644.5
2) No134394.2
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
796) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? M. Take herbs? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOHERB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
2) No140498.5
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
797) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? N. Try to forget about it? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOFRGT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70.5
2) No140098.2
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
798) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? O. Get involved in other activities? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOACTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes473.3
2) No136095.4
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
799) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? P. Get involved in a group? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes211.5
2) No138697.3
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
800) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? Q. Eat better/change diet? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDODIET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes302.1
2) No137796.6
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
801) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? R. Start exercising? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOEXRC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes372.6
2) No137096.1
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
802) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? S. Move to another location? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOMOVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90.6
2) No139898.1
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
803) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? T. Other mentions (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDOOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes986.9
2) No130991.9
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
804) What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? U. Nothing? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDONONE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110.8
2) No139698.0
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
805) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . A. (His/Her) own bad character (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHCHRCTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely825.8
2) Somewhat likely25217.7
3) Not very likely52737.0
4) Not at all likely53137.3
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
806) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . B. A brain disease or disorder (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHBRAIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely22015.4
2) Somewhat likely54938.5
3) Not very likely35625.0
4) Not at all likely24317.1
8) Don't know513.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
807) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . C. The way (he/she) was raised (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHRAISED)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely704.9
2) Somewhat likely41929.4
3) Not very likely48233.8
4) Not at all likely40928.7
8) Don't know392.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
808) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . D. Stress (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSTRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely41629.2
2) Somewhat likely76053.3
3) Not very likely16311.4
4) Not at all likely594.1
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer70.5
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
809) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . E. A genetic or inherited problem (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGENES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20614.5
2) Somewhat likely79355.6
3) Not very likely29320.6
4) Not at all likely856.0
8) Don't know412.9
9) No answer70.5
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
810) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . F. God's will (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely966.7
2) Somewhat likely19013.3
3) Not very likely30521.4
4) Not at all likely79655.9
8) Don't know292.0
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
811) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]'s situation is caused by . . . G. Bad luck (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHLUCK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely362.5
2) Somewhat likely22115.5
3) Not very likely40228.2
4) Not at all likely73751.7
8) Don't know231.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
812) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME] is experiencing . . . H. The normal ups-and-downs of life (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHUPDOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely23216.3
2) Somewhat likely60042.1
3) Not very likely34424.1
4) Not at all likely22515.8
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
813) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME] is experiencing . . . I. A mental illness (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHILLNSS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely43130.2
2) Somewhat likely49334.6
3) Not very likely27419.2
4) Not at all likely19914.0
8) Don't know221.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
814) Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME] is experiencing . . . J. A physical illness (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHPHYSCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely34524.2
2) Somewhat likely71850.4
3) Not very likely23216.3
4) Not at all likely986.9
8) Don't know261.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
815) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . A. To have [NAME] as a neighbor? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNEIHBR)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing47333.2
2) Probably willing69148.5
3) Probably unwilling17512.3
4) Definitely unwilling584.1
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
816) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . B. To spend time socializing with [NAME]? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSOCIAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing37026.0
2) Probably willing70449.4
3) Probably unwilling26018.2
4) Definitely unwilling644.5
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
817) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . C. To have [NAME] care for your children or children you know? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHKDCARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing866.0
2) Probably willing21615.2
3) Probably unwilling43030.2
4) Definitely unwilling65445.9
8) Don't know322.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
818) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . D. To make friends with [NAME]? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing41028.8
2) Probably willing77654.5
3) Probably unwilling16011.2
4) Definitely unwilling553.9
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
819) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . E. To work closely with [NAME] on a job? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHWKWITH)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing31021.8
2) Probably willing60142.2
3) Probably unwilling34224.0
4) Definitely unwilling14210.0
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
820) Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling . . . F. To have [NAME] marry someone related to you? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHWEDREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing16611.6
2) Probably willing44531.2
3) Probably unwilling40928.7
4) Definitely unwilling33023.2
8) Don't know654.6
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
821) How likely is it that [NAME]'s situation will improve on its own? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHIMPOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely563.9
2) Somewhat likely25918.2
3) Not very likely65145.7
4) Not at all likely43230.3
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer70.5
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
822) How likely is it that [NAME]'s situation will improve with treatment? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHIMPTRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely79856.0
2) Somewhat likely57540.4
3) Not very likely231.6
4) Not at all likely90.6
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer70.5
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
823) How able is [NAME] to decide whether or not (he/she) should receive treatment. Would you say . . . (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHDECSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very able38927.3
2) Moderately able48834.2
3) Not very able40728.6
4) Not at all able1037.2
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
824) How able is [NAME] to make decisions about managing (his/her) own money? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very able36625.7
2) Moderately able45632.0
3) Not very able42029.5
4) Not at all able1198.4
8) Don't know543.8
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
825) Getting treatment would make [NAME] an outsider in (his/her) community. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHOUTSDR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree261.8
2) Agree1037.2
3) Disagree77254.2
4) Strongly disagree50135.2
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
826) If [NAME] let people know (he/she) is in treatment, (he/she) would lose some of (his/her) friends. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHLOSEFR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree211.5
2) Agree37526.3
3) Disagree70049.1
4) Strongly disagree30621.5
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
827) No matter how much [NAME] achieves, (his/her) opportunities would still be limited if people knew (he/she) had received treatment. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHLESSOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree312.2
2) Agree43130.2
3) Disagree68147.8
4) Strongly disagree24617.3
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
828) Being around [NAME] would make me feel uncomfortable. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHUNEASY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree302.1
2) Agree23616.6
3) Disagree80256.3
4) Strongly disagree33523.5
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
829) People like [NAME] are unpredictable. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHUNSURE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree966.7
2) Agree61242.9
3) Disagree50835.6
4) Strongly disagree17011.9
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
830) People like [NAME] are just as intelligent as anyone else. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHINTL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree42229.6
2) Agree85059.6
3) Disagree956.7
4) Strongly disagree130.9
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
831) People like [NAME] should not be allowed to hold public office. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNOTPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1097.6
2) Agree40128.1
3) Disagree60642.5
4) Strongly disagree25918.2
8) Don't know402.8
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
832) People like [NAME] are hard to talk to. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHRDTLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree392.7
2) Agree49434.7
3) Disagree66046.3
4) Strongly disagree18412.9
8) Don't know402.8
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
833) People like [NAME] should not be allowed to have children. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNOKIDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree302.1
2) Agree17112.0
3) Disagree74352.1
4) Strongly disagree41429.1
8) Don't know553.9
9) No answer120.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
834) People like [NAME] are more creative than most other people. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHCREATV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree362.5
2) Agree34424.1
3) Disagree73151.3
4) Strongly disagree1057.4
8) Don't know19713.8
9) No answer120.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
835) Being around [NAME] would make me feel nervous. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNERVS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree261.8
2) Agree28720.1
3) Disagree83058.2
4) Strongly disagree25217.7
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
836) People like [NAME] who have jobs are just as productive as most other workers. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHPRDCTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16111.3
2) Agree72350.7
3) Disagree43530.5
4) Strongly disagree372.6
8) Don't know614.3
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
837) [NAME] should feel embarrassed about (his/her) situation. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHFEELEM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80.6
2) Agree503.5
3) Disagree78955.4
4) Strongly disagree55438.9
8) Don't know161.1
9) No answer80.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
838) People like [NAME] are just as trustworthy as anyone else. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHTRUSTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21715.2
2) Agree81657.3
3) Disagree28520.0
4) Strongly disagree282.0
8) Don't know704.9
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
839) A person like [NAME] has little or no hope of ever being accepted as a member of (his/her) community. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHACCPTD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree120.8
2) Agree876.1
3) Disagree85560.0
4) Strongly disagree43130.2
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
840) If a person like [NAME] is qualified for a job, he or she should be hired like any other person. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHIRED)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39427.6
2) Agree87061.1
3) Disagree1127.9
4) Strongly disagree161.1
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
841) [NAME] should feel afraid to tell others about (his/her) situation. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNOTELL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree130.9
2) Agree16911.9
3) Disagree92464.8
4) Strongly disagree29520.7
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
842) Members of [NAME]'s family would be better off if [NAME]'s situation was kept secret. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSECRET)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree100.7
2) Agree1319.2
3) Disagree89863.0
4) Strongly disagree35024.6
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
843) People like [NAME] should not be allowed to supervise others at work. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSUPWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree453.2
2) Agree41929.4
3) Disagree68748.2
4) Strongly disagree20814.6
8) Don't know563.9
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
844) People like [NAME] should not be allowed to teach children. (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHNOTCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree986.9
2) Agree46932.9
3) Disagree60942.7
4) Strongly disagree18513.0
8) Don't know543.8
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
845) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. A. Turn to family for help (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important151.1
2) 2473.3
3) 3221.5
4) 4171.2
5) 5886.2
6) 6604.2
7) 7956.7
8) 817212.1
9) 91017.1
10) Very Important79155.5
98) Don't know80.6
99) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
846) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. B. Turn to friends for help (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPFRD)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important453.2
2) 2392.7
3) 3523.6
4) 4402.8
5) 518913.3
6) 6956.7
7) 715410.8
8) 825417.8
9) 91037.2
10) Very Important43730.7
98) Don't know70.5
99) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
847) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. C. Turn to a minister, priest, Rabbi or other religious leader (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important805.6
2) 2493.4
3) 3523.6
4) 4422.9
5) 521715.2
6) 6996.9
7) 71268.8
8) 817011.9
9) 91228.6
10) Very Important44331.1
98) Don't know161.1
99) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
848) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. D. Go to a general medical doctor for help (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPGP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important221.5
2) 2584.1
3) 3201.4
4) 4191.3
5) 5785.5
6) 6453.2
7) 7906.3
8) 814210.0
9) 91379.6
10) Very Important79956.1
98) Don't know60.4
99) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
849) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. E. Go to a psychiatrist for help (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPPSY)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important1399.8
2) 2674.7
3) 3523.6
4) 4523.6
5) 51158.1
6) 6614.3
7) 7866.0
8) 814610.2
9) 91228.6
10) Very Important56439.6
98) Don't know120.8
99) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
850) For each statement please tell me using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is very important, how important you think each would be for [NAME] to use in order to get help with (his/her) situation. F. Go to a mental health professional (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHLPMHP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important16111.3
2) 2604.2
3) 3463.2
4) 4433.0
5) 51107.7
6) 6543.8
7) 7845.9
8) 816611.6
9) 91198.4
10) Very Important55939.2
98) Don't know130.9
99) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
851) The next few questions deal with the government's responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement please tell me if you think the government definitely should, probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. A. First, provide a job for [NAME] if [NAME] wants one (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGVTJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should20814.6
2) Probably should50335.3
3) Probably should not44231.0
4) Definitely should not24417.1
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
852) For each statement please tell me if you think the government definitely should, probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. B. Provide health care for [NAME] (MHGVTHLT)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should48834.2
2) Probably should61743.3
3) Probably should not20014.0
4) Definitely should not775.4
8) Don't know332.3
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
853) For each statement please tell me if you think the government definitely should, probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. C. Provide housing for [NAME] if [NAME] can't afford it (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGVTHME)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should31121.8
2) Probably should70149.2
3) Probably should not27819.5
4) Definitely should not976.8
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
854) For each statement please tell me if you think the government definitely should, probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. D. Provide financial help for education if [NAME] can't afford it (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGVTEDC)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should36925.9
2) Probably should74852.5
3) Probably should not20914.7
4) Definitely should not624.4
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
855) For each statement please tell me if you think the government definitely should, probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. E. Provide disability benefits for [NAME] (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHGVTDIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should39727.9
2) Probably should66946.9
3) Probably should not23216.3
4) Definitely should not785.5
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer110.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
856) Should [NAME] be ashamed to receive governmental assistance? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSLFSHM)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should271.9
2) Probably should634.4
3) Probably should not55538.9
4) Definitely should not75352.8
8) Don't know171.2
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
857) How about [NAME]'s family? Should [NAME]'s family be ashamed if [NAME] receives governmental assistance? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHFAMSHM)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should191.3
2) Probably should422.9
3) Probably should not47333.2
4) Definitely should not86060.4
8) Don't know221.5
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
858) Some countries have laws that force people with situations like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law to . . . A. To be examined at a clinic or by a doctor? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHSEEDOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should19113.4
2) Probably should30821.6
3) Probably should not40428.4
4) Definitely should not48534.0
8) Don't know271.9
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
859) Do you think that people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law to . . . B. To take medication prescribed by a doctor? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHMEDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should23216.3
2) Probably should36225.4
3) Probably should not34924.5
4) Definitely should not44130.9
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
860) Do you think that people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law to . . . C. To be hospitalized for treatment? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHHSPTRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should14410.1
2) Probably should36825.8
3) Probably should not44130.9
4) Definitely should not42229.6
8) Don't know402.8
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
861) Do you think that people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law to . . . D. Go to a mental hospital for treatment? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHMNTHSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should1077.5
2) Probably should32622.9
3) Probably should not45632.0
4) Definitely should not49034.4
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer90.6
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
862) How likely is it [NAME] would do something violent or harmful toward other people. Is it . . . (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHVIOOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely825.8
2) Somewhat likely35725.1
3) Not very likely60042.1
4) Not at all likely27819.5
8) Don't know976.8
9) No answer110.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
863) How likely is it [NAME] would do something violent or harmful toward (himself/herself)? Is it . . . (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHVIOSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely22615.9
2) Somewhat likely59741.9
3) Not very likely36125.3
4) Not at all likely15811.1
8) Don't know725.1
9) No answer110.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
864) Would you say that [NAME]'s situation is caused by depression, asthma, schizophrenia, stress, or something else? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHCAUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Depression55138.7
2) Asthma30421.3
3) Schizophrenia23316.4
4) Stress1329.3
5) Something else1248.7
8) Don't know715.0
9) No answer100.7
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
865) Leaving yourself aside, have you personally ever known someone who has received treatment for a mental health situation? (See Note 6: Vignette Texts on ARDA summary page for complete vignettes) (MHTRTOT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes96968.0
2) No44831.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer60.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
866) I want you to think about the person with a mental health problem with whom you have had the most contact, would you say you were extremely close, very close, not very close, or not at all close to that person? (MHCLSOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely close32333.1
2) Very close38139.1
3) Not very close20420.9
4) Not at all close616.3
9) No answer60.6
Missing3535
Total975100.0
867) How serious would you say (his/her) mental health problem was, was it . . . (MHSEROTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious39240.2
2) Somewhat serious41742.8
3) Not very serious13714.1
4) Not at all serious191.9
8) Don't know40.4
9) No answer60.6
Missing3535
Total975100.0
868) How much did the treatment help (him/her) with the mental health problem? Did it help . . . (MHHLPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal31432.2
2) Quite a bit30731.5
3) A little23924.5
4) Not at all979.9
8) Don't know111.1
9) No answer70.7
Missing3535
Total975100.0
869) How much responsibility did you have for making day-to-day decisions for this person? Would you say . . . (MHRESOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9810.1
2) Quite a bit848.6
3) A little21321.8
4) Not at all57358.8
9) No answer70.7
Missing3535
Total975100.0
870) How much distress did this person's mental health problem cause you? (MHDISOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal14815.2
2) Quite a bit20420.9
3) A little34034.9
4) Not at all27528.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.7
Missing3535
Total975100.0
871) As a result of the mental health problem, would you say that your relationship with this person . . . (MHRELOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Became stronger29229.9
2) Became worse747.6
3) Was unchanged53054.4
4) Ended as a result of the problem666.8
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer80.8
Missing3535
Total975100.0
872) Overall, would you say that your experiences with this person have . . . (MHEXPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Made you a better person55857.2
2) Made you a worse person60.6
3) Had no effect on you as a person39740.7
8) Don't know60.6
9) No answer80.8
Missing3535
Total975100.0
873) Have you personally ever received treatment for a mental health problem? (MHTRTSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21314.9
2) No120084.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer110.8
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
874) Do you frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never see someone who seems to have a serious mental health problem in a public place? (MHSEEPUB)
 TOTAL%
1) Frequently22315.6
2) Occasional47433.3
3) Rarely46532.6
4) Never25317.8
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer50.4
Missing3085
Total1425100.0
875) How frightening are most people that you see in public places who appear to have a serious mental health problem? Are they . . . (MHFRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very frightening292.5
2) Somewhat frightening32427.8
3) Not very frightening49042.0
4) Not at all frightening30526.1
8) Don't know131.1
9) No answer60.5
Missing3343
Total1167100.0
876) Would you say that you feel no sympathy, a little sympathy, quite a bit of sympathy, or a great deal of sympathy, for people that seem to have a serious mental health problem that you see in public places? (MHSYMP)
 TOTAL%
1) No sympathy at all131.1
2) A little sympathy29525.3
3) Quite a bit of sympathy46940.2
4) A great deal of sympathy37932.5
8) Don't know60.5
9) No answer50.4
Missing3343
Total1167100.0
877) In general, would you say that people should obey the law without exception or are there exceptional occasions on which people should follow their consciences even if it means breaking the law? (OBEYLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Obey law79952.6
2) Follow consciences70946.7
8) Can't choose90.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
878) There are many ways people or organizations can protest against a government action they strongly oppose. Please show which you think should be allowed and which should not be allowed by circling a number after each question. Organizing public meetings to protest against the government. (PROTEST1)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely allowed87757.8
2) Probably allowed40826.9
3) Probably not allowed1328.7
4) Definitely not allowed855.6
8) Can't choose161.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
879) Organizing protest marches and demonstrations. (PROTEST3)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely allowed80653.1
2) Probably allowed45229.8
3) Probably not allowed15610.3
4) Definitely not allowed885.8
8) Can't choose161.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
880) Organizing a nationwide strike of all workers against the government. (PROTEST6)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely allowed26617.5
2) Probably allowed36023.7
3) Probably not allowed43928.9
4) Definitely not allowed43128.4
8) Can't choose221.4
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
881) There are some people whose views are considered extreme by the majority. First, consider people who want to overthrow the government by revolution. Please circle a number after each question to show if you think such people should they be allowed to . . . A. Hold public meetings to express their views. (REVSPEAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely allowed73148.2
2) Probably allowed34422.7
3) Probably not allowed19312.7
4) Definitely not allowed23415.4
8) Can't choose161.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
882) There are some people whose views are considered extreme by the majority. First, consider people who want to overthrow the government by revolution. Please circle a number after each question to show if you think such people should they be allowed to . . . C. Publish books expressing their views. (REVPUB)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely allowed83955.3
2) Probably allowed43928.9
3) Probably not allowed1258.2
4) Definitely not allowed1026.7
8) Can't choose130.9
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
883) All systems of justice make mistakes, but which do you think is worse? To convict an innocent person or to let a guilty person go free? (VERDICT)
 TOTAL%
1) Convict innocent103067.9
2) Guilty go free42828.2
8) Can't choose523.4
9) No answer80.5
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
884) The federal government has a lot of different pieces of information about people which computers can bring together very quickly. Is this a very serious threat to individual privacy, a fairly serious threat, not a serious threat, or not a threat at all to individual privacy? (DATABANK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious39826.2
2) Fairly serious59339.1
3) Not serious39726.2
4) Not a threat1046.9
8) Can't choose231.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
885) The average citizen has considerable influence on politics (POLEFF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1056.9
2) Agree40626.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree24316.0
4) Disagree52134.3
5) Strongly disagree22815.0
8) Don't know140.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
886) Here are some things the government might do for the economy. Circle one number for each action to show whether you are in favor of it or against it. Cuts in government spending. (CUTGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of41027.0
2) In favor of52934.8
3) Neither in favor nor against33321.9
4) Against1479.7
5) Strongly against644.2
8) Don't know332.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
887) Government financing of projects to create new jobs. (MAKEJOBS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of63041.5
2) In favor of65843.3
3) Neither in favor nor against1248.2
4) Against714.7
5) Strongly against271.8
8) Don't know80.5
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
888) Less government regulation of business. (LESSREG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of25116.5
2) In favor of51834.1
3) Neither in favor nor against40626.7
4) Against23615.5
5) Strongly against694.5
8) Don't know372.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
889) Support for industry to develop new products and technology. (HLPHITEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of55036.2
2) In favor of74649.1
3) Neither in favor nor against1298.5
4) Against604.0
5) Strongly against191.3
8) Don't know140.9
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
890) Supporting declining industries to protect jobs. (SAVEJOBS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of36924.3
2) In favor of65142.9
3) Neither in favor nor against23215.3
4) Against20313.4
5) Strongly against453.0
8) Don't know161.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
891) Reducing the work week to make more jobs. (CUTHOURS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly in favor of15410.1
2) In favor of38425.3
3) Neither in favor nor against28518.8
4) Against49232.4
5) Strongly against18512.2
8) Don't know171.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
892) Listed below are various areas of government spending. Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. A. The environment. (SPENVIRO)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more26117.2
2) Spend more54135.6
3) Spend the same as now49232.4
4) Spend less15610.3
5) Spend much less372.4
8) Can't choose302.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
893) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. B. Health. (SPHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more54936.2
2) Spend more65843.3
3) Spend the same as now20813.7
4) Spend less744.9
5) Spend much less161.1
8) Can't choose130.9
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
894) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. C. The police and law enforcement. (SPPOLICE)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more24516.1
2) Spend more59339.1
3) Spend the same as now54435.8
4) Spend less1006.6
5) Spend much less201.3
8) Can't choose151.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
895) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. D. Education. (SPSCHOOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more61740.6
2) Spend more63141.6
3) Spend the same as now20313.4
4) Spend less503.3
5) Spend much less100.7
8) Can't choose70.5
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
896) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. E. The military and defense. (SPARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more18912.5
2) Spend more35623.5
3) Spend the same as now54235.7
4) Spend less31520.8
5) Spend much less956.3
8) Can't choose181.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
897) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. F. Retirement benefits. (SPRETIRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more37024.4
2) Spend more58938.8
3) Spend the same as now42227.8
4) Spend less875.7
5) Spend much less201.3
8) Can't choose302.0
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
898) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. G. Unemployment benefits. (SPUNEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more17011.2
2) Spend more38025.0
3) Spend the same as now73148.2
4) Spend less18111.9
5) Spend much less271.8
8) Can't choose281.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
899) Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say 'much more', it might require a tax increase to pay for it. H. Culture and the arts. (SPARTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Spend much more724.7
2) Spend more28819.0
3) Spend the same as now68645.2
4) Spend less33722.2
5) Spend much less1056.9
8) Can't choose302.0
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
900) On the whole, do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to . . . A. Provide a job for everyone who wants one. (JOBSALL)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely should be23915.7
2) Probably should be35623.5
3) Probably should not be52134.3
4) Definitely should not be38825.6
8) Can't