A Study of the North American Hispanic Adventist Church - Youth Survey, 1994 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I help others with their religious questions and struggles. (HLPQUEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	93	8.2
2) Rarely true	228	20.0
3) Sometimes true	473	41.5
4) Often true	231	20.2
5) Always true	116	10.2
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

2) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I seek out opportunities to help me grow spiritually. (HLPGROW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	44	3.9
2) Rarely true	140	12.4
3) Sometimes true	389	34.4
4) Often true	316	27.9
5) Always true	243	21.5
Missing	31
Total	1132	100.0

3) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I feel a deep sense of responsibility for reducing pain and suffering in the world. (PAINSUFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	62	5.5
2) Rarely true	165	14.7
3) Sometimes true	317	28.3
4) Often true	284	25.3
5) Always true	293	26.1
Missing	42
Total	1121	100.0

4) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I give significant portions of time and money to help other people. (HLPOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	108	9.5
2) Rarely true	347	30.7
3) Sometimes true	382	33.7
4) Often true	201	17.8
5) Always true	94	8.3
Missing	31
Total	1132	100.0

5) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I feel God's presence in my relationships with other people. (FEELPRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	45	3.9
2) Rarely true	137	11.8
3) Sometimes true	414	35.7
4) Often true	333	28.7
5) Always true	230	19.8
Missing	4
Total	1159	100.0

6) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- My life is filled with meaning and purpose. (LIFEPURP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	26	2.2
2) Rarely true	89	7.7
3) Sometimes true	227	19.6
4) Often true	287	24.8
5) Always true	529	45.7
Missing	5
Total	1158	100.0

7) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I care a great deal about reducing poverty in my country. (REPOVERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	87	7.6
2) Rarely true	164	14.2
3) Sometimes true	258	22.4
4) Often true	263	22.8
5) Always true	380	33.0
Missing	11
Total	1152	100.0

8) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I try to apply my faith to political and social issues. (APPFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	218	19.0
2) Rarely true	239	20.9
3) Sometimes true	292	25.5
4) Often true	235	20.5
5) Always true	161	14.1
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

9) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- My life is committed to Jesus Christ. (COMMITLI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	19	1.7
2) Rarely true	79	6.9
3) Sometimes true	216	18.9
4) Often true	292	25.5
5) Always true	539	47.1
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

10) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I talk with other people about my faith. (TLKFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	76	6.6
2) Rarely true	178	15.5
3) Sometimes true	361	31.3
4) Often true	322	28.0
5) Always true	215	18.7
Missing	11
Total	1152	100.0

11) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I have a real sense that God is guiding me. (GODGUIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	17	1.5
2) Rarely true	62	5.4
3) Sometimes true	170	14.8
4) Often true	233	20.3
5) Always true	668	58.1
Missing	13
Total	1150	100.0

12) How true are each of these statements for you? Be as honest as possible, describing how true it really is and not how true you would like it to be. -- I am spiritually moved by the beauty of God's creation. (GODBEAUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	10	0.9
2) Rarely true	52	4.5
3) Sometimes true	115	10.0
4) Often true	198	17.2
5) Always true	778	67.5
Missing	10
Total	1153	100.0

13) Are you male or female? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	503	44.6
2) Female	624	55.4
Missing	36
Total	1127	100.0

14) If you had a birthday party and invited your five best friends (excluding relatives), how many would be people who are Adventist? (ADFRIEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	80	7.8
2) Two	112	11.0
3) Three	196	19.2
4) Four	183	17.9
5) Five	449	44.0
Missing	143
Total	1020	100.0

15) What type of school are you attending? (SCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not in school	256	22.6
2) Adventist elementary school	44	3.9
3) Public elementary school	81	7.1
4) A non-Adventist religiously related elementary school	7	0.6
5) Adventist high school or academy	113	10.0
6) Public high school	405	35.7
7) A non-Adventist religiously related high school	22	1.9
8) Adventist college/university	42	3.7
9) Non-Adventist college/university	164	14.5
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

16) Indicate the HIGHEST level of education completed -- By you. (EDUCATIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	9	1.0
2) Grade school	263	28.5
3) High school	395	42.8
4) Some college	179	19.4
5) Graduated from college	62	6.7
6) Master's degree	9	1.0
7) Postgraduate (Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., etc)	6	0.7
Missing	240
Total	923	100.0

17) Indicate the HIGHEST level of education completed -- By your mother. (MOMEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	124	13.6
2) Grade school	319	34.9
3) High school	224	24.5
4) Some college	107	11.7
5) Graduated from college	96	10.5
6) Master's degree	33	3.6
7) Postgraduate (Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., etc)	11	1.2
Missing	249
Total	914	100.0

18) Indicate the HIGHEST level of education completed -- By your father. (DADEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	113	13.1
2) Grade school	270	31.4
3) High school	213	24.8
4) Some college	80	9.3
5) Graduated from college	98	11.4
6) Master's degree	38	4.4
7) Postgraduate (Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., etc)	48	5.6
Missing	303
Total	860	100.0

19) How many years of Adventist education have you had? (YRSADVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	467	40.8
2) 1 to 4	245	21.4
3) 5 to 8	182	15.9
4) 9 to 12	125	10.9
5) 13 to 16	82	7.2
6) Over 16	45	3.9
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

20) Who was the first person in your family to attend college? (FRSTNCOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No one	222	19.5
2) Myself	96	8.4
3) My son(s) or daughter(s)	2	0.2
4) One or both of my parents	318	27.9
5) A brother or sister	269	23.6
6) Other family member	234	20.5
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

21) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Andrews University (ANDREWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	27	2.5
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	172	16.0
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	369	34.4
4) Never heard of it	506	47.1
Missing	89
Total	1074	100.0

22) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Atlantic Union College (ATLANTIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	11	1.1
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	59	5.8
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	242	23.7
4) Never heard of it	707	69.4
Missing	144
Total	1019	100.0

23) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Canadian Union College (CANADIAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	10	1.0
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	22	2.1
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	101	9.8
4) Never heard of it	894	87.0
Missing	136
Total	1027	100.0

24) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Columbia Union College (COLUMBIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	13	1.3
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	68	6.7
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	219	21.5
4) Never heard of it	718	70.5
Missing	145
Total	1018	100.0

25) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- La Sierra University (LASIERRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	16	1.6
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	105	10.3
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	249	24.3
4) Never heard of it	653	63.8
Missing	140
Total	1023	100.0

26) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Loma Linda University (LOMALIND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	14	1.3
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	179	17.2
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	441	42.3
4) Never heard of it	408	39.2
Missing	121
Total	1042	100.0

27) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Oakwood College (OAKWOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	11	1.1
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	29	2.9
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	191	18.8
4) Never heard of it	786	77.3
Missing	146
Total	1017	100.0

28) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Pacific Union College (PACIFIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	13	1.3
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	83	8.2
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	303	29.8
4) Never heard of it	619	60.8
Missing	145
Total	1018	100.0

29) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Southern College (SOUTHERN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	25	2.5
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	82	8.1
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	191	18.9
4) Never heard of it	714	70.6
Missing	151
Total	1012	100.0

30) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Southwestern SDA College (SWSDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	17	1.7
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	47	4.6
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	157	15.5
4) Never heard of it	794	78.2
Missing	148
Total	1015	100.0

31) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Union College (UNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	10	1.0
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	48	4.7
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	223	22.0
4) Never heard of it	732	72.3
Missing	150
Total	1013	100.0

32) How acquainted are you with the following Adventist colleges and universities? -- Walla Walla College (WALLAWAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Studied or study there	18	1.8
2) Considered attending/or sending my children	97	9.5
3) Know the school but never considered attending or sending my children	310	30.4
4) Never heard of it	594	58.3
Missing	144
Total	1019	100.0

33) How often have you done each of the following during the last 12 months? -- Tried directly to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ (BLVCHRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	165	14.3
2) 1-10 times	655	56.7
3) 11-20 times	167	14.4
4) 21-39 times	80	6.9
5) 40 or more times	89	7.7
Missing	7
Total	1156	100.0

34) How often have you done each of the following during the last 12 months? -- Told others about the work of God in your life (GODSWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	220	19.1
2) 1-10 times	520	45.1
3) 11-20 times	186	16.1
4) 21-39 times	128	11.1
5) 40 or more times	98	8.5
Missing	11
Total	1152	100.0

35) How often have you done each of the following during the last 12 months? -- Tried directly to encourage someone to join the Adventist Church (JOINADVN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	285	24.7
2) 1-10 times	573	49.6
3) 11-20 times	140	12.1
4) 21-39 times	88	7.6
5) 40 or more times	70	6.1
Missing	7
Total	1156	100.0

36) How often do you do each of the following? -- Pray or meditate, other than at church or before meals (PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	43	3.7
2) Less than 3 times a month	111	9.6
3) Several times a week	215	18.6
4) Once a day	209	18.1
5) More than once a day	575	49.9
Missing	10
Total	1153	100.0

37) How often do you do each of the following? -- Watch religious programs on television or listen to religious radio programs (PROGRAMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	373	32.6
2) Less than 3 times a month	346	30.2
3) Several times a week	218	19.1
4) Once a day	103	9.0
5) More than once a day	104	9.1
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

38) How often do you do each of the following? -- Read the Bible on my own (READBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	118	10.3
2) Less than 3 times a month	320	28.0
3) Several times a week	325	28.4
4) Once a day	267	23.4
5) More than once a day	113	9.9
Missing	20
Total	1143	100.0

39) How often do you do each of the following? -- Read the writings of Ellen White (RDWHITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	527	46.1
2) Less than 3 times a month	334	29.2
3) Several times a week	161	14.1
4) Once a day	74	6.5
5) More than once a day	48	4.2
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

40) How often do you do each of the following? -- Read religious magazines, newspapers, or books (RDRELIGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	197	17.2
2) Less than 3 times a month	448	39.2
3) Several times a week	294	25.7
4) Once a day	126	11.0
5) More than once a day	79	6.9
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

41) The authority of the writings of Ellen White for SDAs today should be: (AUTWHITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uncertain	69	6.2
2) Of no validity	13	1.2
3) No more than that of other religious writers such as Luther	80	7.2
4) Of equal value, but subordinate to the Scriptures	591	53.1
5) Equal to the Scriptures	217	19.5
6) Higher than the Scriptures	38	3.4
7) I don't know her	104	9.4
Missing	51
Total	1112	100.0

42) Overall, how meaningful is the Sabbath in your life? (SABBATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is not meaningful in my life.	23	2.0
2) It is somewhat meaningful in my life.	292	25.4
3) It is very meaningful in my life.	834	72.6
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

43) How well do you support the church financially? (SUPPCHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not support the church	119	10.4
2) Seldom give tithe and offerings	372	32.5
3) Faithful offering and no tithe	172	15.0
4) Faithful tithe and no offering	125	10.9
5) Faithful tithe and offering	355	31.1
Missing	20
Total	1143	100.0

44) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- I know that to be saved I have to live by God's rules. (GODSRULE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	20	1.7
2) Disagree	36	3.1
3) I'm not sure	34	2.9
4) Agree	260	22.4
5) Strongly agree	812	69.9
Missing	1
Total	1162	100.0

45) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- I know that God loves me no matter what I do. (GODLOVES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	29	2.5
2) Disagree	36	3.1
3) I'm not sure	47	4.0
4) Agree	156	13.4
5) Strongly agree	893	76.9
Missing	2
Total	1161	100.0

46) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. (SLAVATIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	163	14.2
2) Disagree	103	8.9
3) I'm not sure	113	9.8
4) Agree	183	15.9
5) Strongly agree	589	51.2
Missing	12
Total	1151	100.0

47) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- The more I follow Adventist standards and practices, the more likely it is that I will be saved. (FLLOWADV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	68	5.9
2) Disagree	138	11.9
3) I'm not sure	178	15.4
4) Agree	377	32.6
5) Strongly agree	395	34.2
Missing	7
Total	1156	100.0

48) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. (GODACCPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	64	5.6
2) Disagree	93	8.1
3) I'm not sure	105	9.1
4) Agree	353	30.6
5) Strongly agree	537	46.6
Missing	11
Total	1152	100.0

49) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- The main emphasis of the gospel is on God's rules for right living. (GOSPELS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	31	2.7
2) Disagree	80	6.9
3) I'm not sure	191	16.6
4) Agree	377	32.7
5) Strongly agree	474	41.1
Missing	10
Total	1153	100.0

50) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- I am loved by God even when I sin. (LOVENSIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	12	1.0
2) Disagree	16	1.4
3) I'm not sure	58	5.0
4) Agree	205	17.8
5) Strongly agree	858	74.7
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

51) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- More should be done to have women in key leadership positions in the local Conference, Union, and Division. (WOMNLEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	70	6.1
2) Disagree	71	6.1
3) I'm not sure	364	31.5
4) Agree	396	34.2
5) Strongly agree	256	22.1
Missing	6
Total	1157	100.0

52) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Men should have equal responsibility for taking care of house chores. (EQULRESP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	32	2.8
2) Disagree	31	2.7
3) I'm not sure	101	8.7
4) Agree	429	37.1
5) Strongly agree	563	48.7
Missing	7
Total	1156	100.0

53) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Our church is involved with the community around the church. (COMMUNIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	1.7
2) Disagree	53	4.6
3) I'm not sure	280	24.3
4) Agree	437	38.0
5) Strongly agree	361	31.4
Missing	13
Total	1150	100.0

54) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Personal success is a sign of God's blessing. (SUCCESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	39	3.4
2) Disagree	70	6.0
3) I'm not sure	157	13.5
4) Agree	343	29.6
5) Strongly agree	550	47.5
Missing	4
Total	1159	100.0

55) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood. (RACIALMV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	628	55.1
2) Often wrong	152	13.3
3) Not sure	233	20.5
4) Often right	87	7.6
5) Always right	39	3.4
Missing	24
Total	1139	100.0

56) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- A company paying women employees less than men employees for similar work (LESSPAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	708	61.9
2) Often wrong	171	14.9
3) Not sure	142	12.4
4) Often right	90	7.9
5) Always right	33	2.9
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

57) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Passing laws to make it illegal to discriminate against women and minorities (DISCRIMI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	337	29.5
2) Often wrong	81	7.1
3) Not sure	168	14.7
4) Often right	136	11.9
5) Always right	420	36.8
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

58) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Encourage individual church members to support local social reforms to relieve poverty and hunger (REFORMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	46	4.0
2) Often wrong	34	3.0
3) Not sure	206	18.1
4) Often right	308	27.0
5) Always right	546	47.9
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

59) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Abortion when a doctor says the baby is likely to be born with a serious handicap (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	398	35.0
2) Often wrong	178	15.6
3) Not sure	328	28.8
4) Often right	133	11.7
5) Always right	101	8.9
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

60) In your opinion, how right or wrong are each of these? -- Sexual intercourse by two unmarried persons who love each other (PREMARIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	686	60.3
2) Often wrong	122	10.7
3) Not sure	169	14.9
4) Often right	91	8.0
5) Always right	70	6.2
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

61) What is your understanding of the role that men and women should have in the home? (MENSROLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The role of the man is to be the head of the house and the woman is to obey the man in all things.	25	2.3
2) The man is the head of the house and the woman has a voice in some decision making.	88	8.0
3) The man is the head of the house and the woman has a voice in all decision making.	252	23.0
4) Men and women are equal and share equally in all decision making.	730	66.7
Missing	68
Total	1095	100.0

62) What is your understanding of the role that women should have in the church? -- Women can only serve in non-ordained leadership positions in the church (deaconess, sabbath school teachers, etc). (NONORADN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	518	48.4
2) No	553	51.6
Missing	92
Total	1071	100.0

63) What is your understanding of the role that women should have in the church? -- Women can serve as ordained elders. (ORDELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	317	29.6
2) No	754	70.4
Missing	92
Total	1071	100.0

64) What is your understanding of the role that women should have in the church? -- Women can serve as non-ordained pastors. (NONORDAI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	179	16.7
2) No	892	83.3
Missing	92
Total	1071	100.0

65) What is your understanding of the role that women should have in the church? -- Women can serve as ordained pastors. (ORDPASTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	355	33.1
2) No	716	66.9
Missing	92
Total	1071	100.0

66) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- God created the world in six 24-hour days. (GODCREAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	82	7.1
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	37	3.2
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	65	5.7
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	185	16.1
5) I definitely believe this	780	67.9
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

67) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- Jesus will come back to earth again and take the righteous to heaven. (RIGHTEOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	5	0.4
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	9	0.8
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	18	1.6
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	46	4.0
5) I definitely believe this	1076	93.2
Missing	9
Total	1154	100.0

68) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The Ten Commandments still apply to us today. (COMMANDM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	3	0.3
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	11	1.0
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	24	2.1
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	53	4.6
5) I definitely believe this	1063	92.1
Missing	9
Total	1154	100.0

69) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The true Sabbath is the Seventh day-Saturday. (TSABBATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	7	0.6
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	7	0.6
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	24	2.1
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	37	3.2
5) I definitely believe this	1082	93.5
Missing	6
Total	1157	100.0

70) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The investigative or pre-advent judgment in heaven began in 1844. (HEAVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	83	7.4
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	49	4.3
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	271	24.0
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	215	19.0
5) I definitely believe this	511	45.3
Missing	34
Total	1129	100.0

71) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- When people die, they remain in the grave until the resurrection. (RESSUREC)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	26	2.3
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	13	1.1
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	45	3.9
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	60	5.2
5) I definitely believe this	1007	87.5
Missing	12
Total	1151	100.0

72) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The wicked will not burn forever but will be totally destroyed. (WICKED)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	138	12.0
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	46	4.0
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	150	13.1
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	217	18.9
5) I definitely believe this	595	51.9
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

73) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- Ellen G. White fulfilled Bible predictions that God would speak through the gift of prophecy in the last days. (EGWHITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	21	1.8
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	19	1.7
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	138	12.0
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	256	22.3
5) I definitely believe this	715	62.2
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

74) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The Seventh-day Adventist Church is God's true last-day church with a message to prepare the world for the second coming of Christ. (LASTDAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	18	1.6
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	13	1.1
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	61	5.3
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	144	12.5
5) I definitely believe this	917	79.5
Missing	10
Total	1153	100.0

75) How strongly do you believe each of the following statements? -- The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are responsible in every area of life for its care. (BODYCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely do not believe this	3	0.3
2) I am uncertain but lean toward not believing	6	0.5
3) I am uncertain whether or not I believe this	32	2.8
4) I am uncertain but lean toward believing	75	6.6
5) I definitely believe this	1026	89.8
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

76) At what age did you join the Seventh-day Adventist church (through baptism or profession of faith)? (AGEJOIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have not been baptized	76	6.7
2) Under 9	280	24.5
3) 10-13	469	41.1
4) 14-17	167	14.6
5) 18-21	84	7.4
6) 22-25	42	3.7
7) Over 26	23	2.0
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

77) Where were you baptized? (BAPTIZED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply, I am not baptized	82	7.2
2) In a country outside of the United States	262	23.1
3) In the United States	788	69.6
Missing	31
Total	1132	100.0

78) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- Programs at my church are interesting. (INTEREST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	31	2.7
2) Disagree	108	9.4
3) I'm not sure	155	13.5
4) Agree	543	47.2
5) Strongly agree	313	27.2
Missing	13
Total	1150	100.0

79) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- Programs at my church make me think. (THINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	20	1.7
2) Disagree	63	5.5
3) I'm not sure	182	15.8
4) Agree	529	46.0
5) Strongly agree	357	31.0
Missing	12
Total	1151	100.0

80) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- My teachers or adult leaders know me very well. (KNOWME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	66	5.8
2) Disagree	103	9.0
3) I'm not sure	317	27.7
4) Agree	357	31.2
5) Strongly agree	301	26.3
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

81) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I am proud of being a Seventh-day Adventist. (PROUDSDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	8	0.7
2) Disagree	16	1.4
3) I'm not sure	100	8.8
4) Agree	224	19.7
5) Strongly agree	791	69.4
Missing	24
Total	1139	100.0

82) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- The leaders at my church are warm and friendly toward the youth. (FRIENDLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	37	3.2
2) Disagree	71	6.2
3) I'm not sure	175	15.3
4) Agree	417	36.4
5) Strongly agree	446	38.9
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

83) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I don't participate in church programs because I don't speak Spanish well. (SPANISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	663	58.5
2) Disagree	259	22.8
3) I'm not sure	76	6.7
4) Agree	91	8.0
5) Strongly agree	45	4.0
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

84) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I look forward to going to church. (GOCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	14	1.2
2) Disagree	31	2.7
3) I'm not sure	96	8.4
4) Agree	371	32.5
5) Strongly agree	629	55.1
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

85) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I have been put down because I don't speak good Spanish. (DNTSPEAK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	794	70.0
2) Disagree	182	16.0
3) I'm not sure	66	5.8
4) Agree	53	4.7
5) Strongly agree	39	3.4
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

86) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I go to church because I want to. (WANTTOGO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	38	3.4
2) Disagree	49	4.3
3) I'm not sure	79	7.0
4) Agree	262	23.1
5) Strongly agree	706	62.3
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

87) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- I would like to serve the church in some capacity as a denominational employee in the future. (DENOMINA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	34	3.0
2) Disagree	68	5.9
3) I'm not sure	395	34.6
4) Agree	298	26.1
5) Strongly agree	348	30.4
Missing	20
Total	1143	100.0

88) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- It encourages me to ask questions. (QUESTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	40	3.5
2) Disagree	94	8.3
3) I'm not sure	249	21.9
4) Agree	478	42.0
5) Strongly agree	276	24.3
Missing	26
Total	1137	100.0

89) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- The church should provide bilingual programs (Sabbath school classes, sermons) for those Latinos who don't understand Spanish. (BILINGUA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	73	6.4
2) Disagree	67	5.8
3) I'm not sure	183	16.0
4) Agree	398	34.7
5) Strongly agree	425	37.1
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

90) Think about the local church you attend. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? -- An important part of the mission of the Latino church is to preserve and promote Latino language and culture. (LATINO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	47	4.1
2) Disagree	64	5.6
3) I'm not sure	236	20.6
4) Agree	351	30.6
5) Strongly agree	448	39.1
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

91) How do you describe yourself? (BACKGROU)

	TOTAL	%
0) Mexican-American	195	18.0
1) Mexican	282	26.1
2) Cuban-American	31	2.9
3) Cuban	30	2.8
4) Puerto Rican-American	79	7.3
5) Puerto Rican	82	7.6
6) Dominican	44	4.1
7) Central American (specify country)	229	21.2
8) South American (specify country)	79	7.3
9) Other	31	2.9
Missing	81
Total	1082	100.0

92) What is your sexual preference? (PREFEREN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Heterosexual ('straight')	1060	94.8
3) Lesbian	3	0.3
4) Bi-sexual	4	0.4
5) I am not sure of my sexual identity	51	4.6
Missing	45
Total	1118	100.0

93) How old are you? (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 13 or younger	159	13.8
2) 14-17	424	36.7
3) 18-21	322	27.9
4) 22-25	177	15.3
5) 26-29	42	3.6
6) 30-33	14	1.2
7) 34-37	10	0.9
9) 42-45	3	0.3
10) 46-49	2	0.2
15) 66 and over	1	0.1
Missing	9
Total	1154	100.0

94) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To spend time helping people (HELPPEOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	13	1.1
2) Somewhat important	118	10.2
3) Not sure	67	5.8
4) Quite important	562	48.7
5) Extremely important	393	34.1
Missing	10
Total	1153	100.0

95) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To live my life according to Adventist standards (LIVEADVN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	19	1.7
2) Somewhat important	62	5.4
3) Not sure	105	9.1
4) Quite important	425	37.0
5) Extremely important	537	46.8
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

96) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To help people who are poor or hungry (HELPPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	6	0.5
2) Somewhat important	76	6.6
3) Not sure	56	4.9
4) Quite important	456	39.7
5) Extremely important	554	48.3
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

97) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To have lots of money (HAVEMONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	305	26.7
2) Somewhat important	394	34.5
3) Not sure	154	13.5
4) Quite important	200	17.5
5) Extremely important	88	7.7
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

98) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To be active in the Adventist Church (ACTIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	18	1.6
2) Somewhat important	78	6.8
3) Not sure	119	10.4
4) Quite important	441	38.5
5) Extremely important	490	42.8
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

99) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To use my skills to help others have a better life (HELPOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	15	1.3
2) Somewhat important	68	5.9
3) Not sure	87	7.6
4) Quite important	452	39.4
5) Extremely important	526	45.8
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

100) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To show love to other people (SHOWLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	7	0.6
2) Somewhat important	36	3.1
3) Not sure	32	2.8
4) Quite important	316	27.6
5) Extremely important	752	65.8
Missing	20
Total	1143	100.0

101) Listed below are goals that some people say are important to them. For each of these, indicate how important the goal is for you. -- To help promote social equality (PROMOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all important	22	1.9
2) Somewhat important	68	6.0
3) Not sure	153	13.4
4) Quite important	407	35.7
5) Extremely important	489	42.9
Missing	24
Total	1139	100.0

102) How often do you attend church? (ATTENDCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	5	0.4
2) Less than once a month	6	0.5
3) About once a month	4	0.3
4) Two or three times a month	65	5.7
5) About once a week	437	38.1
6) Several times a week or more	631	55.0
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

103) Is your spouse a Seventh-day Adventist? (SPOUSSDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply, I am not married	1011	89.9
2) Yes	79	7.0
3) No	34	3.0
Missing	39
Total	1124	100.0

104) Are or were your parents Seventh-day Adventists? (PARENSDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) No one in my family is or was an Adventist.	103	9.1
2) I am the only Adventist in my family.	82	7.2
3) My father is or was but not my mother.	38	3.3
4) My mother is or was but not my father.	253	22.3
5) Both parents are or were Adventists.	659	58.1
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

105) Overall, how important is religion in your life? (IMPORTNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is the least important influence in my life.	23	2.0
2) It is one of the least important influences in my life.	15	1.3
3) It is a somewhat important influence in my life.	151	13.2
4) It is one of the most important influences in my life.	372	32.6
5) It is the most important influence in my life.	579	50.8
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

106) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Pastor (PASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	39	3.4
2) Not at all	94	8.2
3) Not too much	187	16.3
4) Somewhat	448	39.0
5) Very much	380	33.1
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

107) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Church worship (CHWRSHIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	21	1.8
2) Not at all	35	3.0
3) Not too much	142	12.4
4) Somewhat	457	39.8
5) Very much	494	43.0
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

108) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Sabbath school program and classes (SASCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	24	2.1
2) Not at all	37	3.2
3) Not too much	143	12.4
4) Somewhat	439	38.2
5) Very much	506	44.0
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

109) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- A close friend (FRNDEVLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	101	8.9
2) Not at all	118	10.4
3) Not too much	181	15.9
4) Somewhat	375	32.9
5) Very much	365	32.0
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

110) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Community outreach programs (OUTREACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	175	15.3
2) Not at all	184	16.1
3) Not too much	292	25.5
4) Somewhat	329	28.8
5) Very much	164	14.3
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

111) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Youth Meetings ('Sociedad de jovenes') (YOUTHHLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	45	3.9
2) Not at all	60	5.2
3) Not too much	165	14.4
4) Somewhat	477	41.6
5) Very much	400	34.9
Missing	16
Total	1147	100.0

112) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Personal prayer and Bible study (BIBLSTUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	32	2.8
2) Not at all	52	4.5
3) Not too much	127	11.0
4) Somewhat	277	23.9
5) Very much	669	57.8
Missing	6
Total	1157	100.0

113) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Evangelistic or revival meetings (EVANGHLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	100	8.7
2) Not at all	102	8.9
3) Not too much	157	13.7
4) Somewhat	365	31.8
5) Very much	424	36.9
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

114) How much have each of the following helped you develop your religious faith? -- Adventist education (ADVENHLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	237	20.8
2) Not at all	78	6.8
3) Not too much	127	11.1
4) Somewhat	288	25.2
5) Very much	412	36.1
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

115) About how much money did your family or household earn last year? (Answer this question even if you're single and independent.) (MONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $5,000	179	17.4
2) $5,000 - $9,999	187	18.2
3) $10,000 - $14,999	156	15.1
4) $15,000 - $24,999	194	18.8
5) $25,000 - $34,999	119	11.6
6) $35,000 - $49,999	103	10.0
7) $50,000 - $74,999	51	5.0
8) $75,000 or more	41	4.0
Missing	133
Total	1030	100.0

116) Which of the following best applies to you? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single and never married	1008	88.8
2) Single, but living with someone in a committed relationship	26	2.3
3) Married (first marriage)	82	7.2
4) Separated	8	0.7
5) Divorced, now single	2	0.2
6) Divorced, and remarried	4	0.4
7) Widowed, now single	3	0.3
8) Widowed, and remarried	2	0.2
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

117) In general, what language do you read and speak? (LANGUAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Only Spanish	86	7.5
2) Spanish better than English	276	24.0
3) Both equally	487	42.4
4) English better than Spanish	275	24.0
5) Only English	24	2.1
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

118) In what language do you usually think? (LANGTHNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Only Spanish	155	13.5
2) Spanish better than English	242	21.2
3) Both equally	414	36.2
4) English better than Spanish	231	20.2
5) Only English	102	8.9
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

119) What language do you usually speak at home? (LANGHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Only Spanish	325	28.4
2) Spanish better than English	423	36.9
3) Both equally	242	21.1
4) English better than Spanish	119	10.4
5) Only English	37	3.2
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

120) What language do you usually speak with your friends? (LANGFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Only Spanish	145	12.7
2) Spanish better than English	205	17.9
3) Both equally	317	27.7
4) English better than Spanish	318	27.8
5) Only English	160	14.0
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

121) Were each of the following people born in the United States -- Yourself? (SELFBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	414	37.4
2) No	665	60.0
3) Don't Know	29	2.6
Missing	55
Total	1108	100.0

122) Were each of the following people born in the United States -- Your mother? (MOMBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	82	7.6
2) No	969	90.4
3) Don't Know	21	2.0
Missing	91
Total	1072	100.0

123) Were each of the following people born in the United States -- Your father? (DADBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	69	6.5
2) No	974	91.1
3) Don't Know	26	2.4
Missing	94
Total	1069	100.0

124) Were each of the following people born in the United States -- At least one of your grandparents? (GPBORNUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	7.2
2) No	915	85.8
3) Don't Know	75	7.0
Missing	96
Total	1067	100.0

125) How long have you lived in the United States? (LIVEINUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than a year	65	5.7
2) 1 -5 years	318	28.1
3) 6 - 10 years	195	17.2
4) 11 - 15 years	194	17.2
5) 16 - 20 years or more	51	4.5
6) I was born in the United States	308	27.2
Missing	32
Total	1131	100.0

126) How many times have you moved in the last five years? (Not counting vacations or brief trips.) (TIMEMOVE)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	233	20.3
1) One	270	23.6
2) Two	223	19.5
3) Three	162	14.1
4) Four	122	10.7
5) Five	55	4.8
6) More than 5	80	7.0
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

127) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Smoke or chew tobacco (SMOKECHW)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1046	91.3
2) I tend to disagree	41	3.6
3) I'm not sure	22	1.9
4) I tend to agree	13	1.1
5) I definitely agree	24	2.1
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

128) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Drink alcohol (beer, liquor, wine, etc) (DRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	972	84.8
2) I tend to disagree	75	6.5
3) I'm not sure	40	3.5
4) I tend to agree	34	3.0
5) I definitely agree	25	2.2
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

129) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Wearing jewelry (chains, rings, earrings, etc) (JEWELRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	611	53.6
2) I tend to disagree	188	16.5
3) I'm not sure	189	16.6
4) I tend to agree	108	9.5
5) I definitely agree	44	3.9
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

130) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Listening to rock music (ROCKMUSI)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	633	55.5
2) I tend to disagree	157	13.8
3) I'm not sure	168	14.7
4) I tend to agree	120	10.5
5) I definitely agree	63	5.5
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

131) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Dancing (DANCING)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	512	45.0
2) I tend to disagree	197	17.3
3) I'm not sure	211	18.5
4) I tend to agree	152	13.3
5) I definitely agree	67	5.9
Missing	24
Total	1139	100.0

132) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Attending movie theaters (MOVIES)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	384	33.7
2) I tend to disagree	169	14.8
3) I'm not sure	246	21.6
4) I tend to agree	242	21.2
5) I definitely agree	99	8.7
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

133) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Using illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (USEDRUGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1057	92.3
2) I tend to disagree	27	2.4
3) I'm not sure	20	1.7
4) I tend to agree	10	0.9
5) I definitely agree	31	2.7
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

134) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Having sex only in marriage (SEXONLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	154	13.5
2) I tend to disagree	51	4.5
3) I'm not sure	90	7.9
4) I tend to agree	126	11.0
5) I definitely agree	720	63.1
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

135) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Eating 'unclean' meats (DRTYMEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	800	70.5
2) I tend to disagree	108	9.5
3) I'm not sure	82	7.2
4) I tend to agree	55	4.8
5) I definitely agree	90	7.9
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

136) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Being vegetarian (VEGETARI)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	104	9.1
2) I tend to disagree	122	10.7
3) I'm not sure	244	21.5
4) I tend to agree	313	27.5
5) I definitely agree	354	31.1
Missing	26
Total	1137	100.0

137) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Observing the Sabbath (OBSRVSAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	37	3.2
2) I tend to disagree	10	0.9
3) I'm not sure	48	4.2
4) I tend to agree	133	11.7
5) I definitely agree	913	80.0
Missing	22
Total	1141	100.0

138) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Wearing modest clothes (MODESTCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	55	4.8
2) I tend to disagree	51	4.5
3) I'm not sure	151	13.3
4) I tend to agree	327	28.7
5) I definitely agree	554	48.7
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

139) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Engaging in competitive sports (COMPETIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	64	5.6
2) I tend to disagree	56	4.9
3) I'm not sure	199	17.5
4) I tend to agree	360	31.6
5) I definitely agree	459	40.3
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

140) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Exercising daily (EXERCISE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	23	2.0
2) I tend to disagree	18	1.6
3) I'm not sure	80	7.0
4) I tend to agree	336	29.5
5) I definitely agree	681	59.8
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

141) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Wearing a wedding ring (WEARRING)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	317	28.1
2) I tend to disagree	103	9.1
3) I'm not sure	256	22.7
4) I tend to agree	227	20.1
5) I definitely agree	226	20.0
Missing	34
Total	1129	100.0

142) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Wearing make-up (WEARMKUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	286	25.2
2) I tend to disagree	125	11.0
3) I'm not sure	251	22.1
4) I tend to agree	323	28.5
5) I definitely agree	149	13.1
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

143) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Using drinks that contain caffeine (CAFFEINE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	459	40.4
2) I tend to disagree	199	17.5
3) I'm not sure	212	18.6
4) I tend to agree	173	15.2
5) I definitely agree	94	8.3
Missing	26
Total	1137	100.0

144) As an Adventist, how much do you agree or disagree with the following practices? -- Masturbating (MASTURBT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	801	71.4
2) I tend to disagree	92	8.2
3) I'm not sure	164	14.6
4) I tend to agree	36	3.2
5) I definitely agree	29	2.6
Missing	41
Total	1122	100.0

145) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not use tobacco. (NOTOBACC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	150	13.0
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	46	4.0
3) I'm not sure	35	3.0
4) Quite strictly enforced	95	8.2
5) Very strictly enforced	826	71.7
Missing	11
Total	1152	100.0

146) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not drink beer or liquor. (NOALCOHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	145	12.6
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	53	4.6
3) I'm not sure	42	3.7
4) Quite strictly enforced	120	10.4
5) Very strictly enforced	790	68.7
Missing	13
Total	1150	100.0

147) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not wear jewelry (chains, rings, earrings, etc). (NOJEWLRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	199	17.4
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	112	9.8
3) I'm not sure	121	10.6
4) Quite strictly enforced	190	16.6
5) Very strictly enforced	520	45.5
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

148) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not listen to rock music. (NOMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	210	18.4
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	157	13.7
3) I'm not sure	126	11.0
4) Quite strictly enforced	211	18.4
5) Very strictly enforced	440	38.5
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

149) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not dance. (NOTDANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	215	18.8
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	147	12.9
3) I'm not sure	130	11.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	211	18.5
5) Very strictly enforced	439	38.4
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

150) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not attend movie theaters. (NOMOVIES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	250	21.9
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	171	15.0
3) I'm not sure	153	13.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	182	15.9
5) Very strictly enforced	386	33.8
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

151) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not use illegal drugs. (NODRUGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	111	9.7
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	16	1.4
3) I'm not sure	27	2.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	57	5.0
5) Very strictly enforced	933	81.6
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

152) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- Sex should only occur in marriage. (POSTSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	96	8.4
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	46	4.0
3) I'm not sure	107	9.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	118	10.4
5) Very strictly enforced	773	67.8
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

153) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not eat 'unclean' meats. (NOTCLNMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	155	13.7
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	79	7.0
3) I'm not sure	87	7.7
4) Quite strictly enforced	151	13.3
5) Very strictly enforced	662	58.4
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

154) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should be a vegetarian. (YESVEGET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	367	32.2
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	201	17.6
3) I'm not sure	214	18.8
4) Quite strictly enforced	192	16.8
5) Very strictly enforced	166	14.6
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

155) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should observe the Sabbath. (YESSABBA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	108	9.5
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	58	5.1
3) I'm not sure	59	5.2
4) Quite strictly enforced	161	14.1
5) Very strictly enforced	752	66.1
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

156) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should wear modest clothes. (YESMDEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	113	9.9
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	134	11.7
3) I'm not sure	139	12.2
4) Quite strictly enforced	304	26.6
5) Very strictly enforced	454	39.7
Missing	19
Total	1144	100.0

157) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not engage in competitive sports. (NOSPORTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	470	41.2
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	142	12.5
3) I'm not sure	251	22.0
4) Quite strictly enforced	144	12.6
5) Very strictly enforced	133	11.7
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

158) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should exercise daily. (YESEXERC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	297	26.2
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	179	15.8
3) I'm not sure	175	15.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	236	20.8
5) Very strictly enforced	246	21.7
Missing	30
Total	1133	100.0

159) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- Married persons should not wear a wedding ring. (NORING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	380	33.3
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	90	7.9
3) I'm not sure	287	25.2
4) Quite strictly enforced	116	10.2
5) Very strictly enforced	267	23.4
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

160) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not wear make-up. (NOMAKEUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	364	32.3
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	184	16.3
3) I'm not sure	218	19.3
4) Quite strictly enforced	164	14.6
5) Very strictly enforced	197	17.5
Missing	36
Total	1127	100.0

161) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not use drinks that contain caffeine. (NOCAFFEI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	310	27.1
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	191	16.7
3) I'm not sure	172	15.1
4) Quite strictly enforced	173	15.1
5) Very strictly enforced	296	25.9
Missing	21
Total	1142	100.0

162) For each of the following standards, indicate how strictly they are enforced by your family. -- One should not masturbate. (NOMASTUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all strictly enforced	154	13.7
2) Somewhat strictly enforced	40	3.6
3) I'm not sure	263	23.4
4) Quite strictly enforced	65	5.8
5) Very strictly enforced	602	53.6
Missing	39
Total	1124	100.0

163) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Drink alcohol (beer, liquor, wine, etc) (OFTNDRNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	918	80.7
2) Less than once a month	121	10.6
3) About once a month	32	2.8
4) Two or three times a month	22	1.9
5) About once a week	15	1.3
6) Several times a week	21	1.8
7) Once a day	4	0.4
8) More than once a day	5	0.4
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

164) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Smoke or chew tobacco (OFTNSMOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1035	91.0
2) Less than once a month	41	3.6
3) About once a month	8	0.7
4) Two or three times a month	15	1.3
5) About once a week	9	0.8
6) Several times a week	16	1.4
7) Once a day	5	0.4
8) More than once a day	8	0.7
Missing	26
Total	1137	100.0

165) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Wear jewelry (chains, rings, earrings, etc) (OFTNWEAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	743	65.5
2) Less than once a month	128	11.3
3) About once a month	31	2.7
4) Two or three times a month	35	3.1
5) About once a week	36	3.2
6) Several times a week	70	6.2
7) Once a day	36	3.2
8) More than once a day	55	4.9
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

166) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Listen to rock music (OFTNLIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	547	48.6
2) Less than once a month	129	11.5
3) About once a month	39	3.5
4) Two or three times a month	44	3.9
5) About once a week	45	4.0
6) Several times a week	82	7.3
7) Once a day	68	6.0
8) More than once a day	172	15.3
Missing	37
Total	1126	100.0

167) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Dancing (OFTNDANC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	636	56.3
2) Less than once a month	161	14.3
3) About once a month	67	5.9
4) Two or three times a month	67	5.9
5) About once a week	51	4.5
6) Several times a week	62	5.5
7) Once a day	33	2.9
8) More than once a day	52	4.6
Missing	34
Total	1129	100.0

168) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Use an illegal drug (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (OFTNDRUG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1078	95.1
2) Less than once a month	15	1.3
3) About once a month	9	0.8
4) Two or three times a month	10	0.9
5) About once a week	4	0.4
6) Several times a week	5	0.4
7) Once a day	4	0.4
8) More than once a day	8	0.7
Missing	30
Total	1133	100.0

169) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Watch TV or videos in your home (OFTNTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	55	4.8
2) Less than once a month	67	5.9
3) About once a month	56	4.9
4) Two or three times a month	110	9.7
5) About once a week	111	9.8
6) Several times a week	204	18.0
7) Once a day	143	12.6
8) More than once a day	389	34.3
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

170) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Eat meat (OFTNMEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	120	10.7
2) Less than once a month	89	7.9
3) About once a month	79	7.0
4) Two or three times a month	121	10.7
5) About once a week	194	17.2
6) Several times a week	280	24.9
7) Once a day	101	9.0
8) More than once a day	142	12.6
Missing	37
Total	1126	100.0

171) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Have five alcoholic drinks or more in a row (BNGEDRNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1028	90.6
2) Less than once a month	43	3.8
3) About once a month	12	1.1
4) Two or three times a month	14	1.2
5) About once a week	8	0.7
6) Several times a week	18	1.6
7) Once a day	4	0.4
8) More than once a day	8	0.7
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

172) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- See a movie at a movie theater (OFTNMOVI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	552	48.7
2) Less than once a month	260	22.9
3) About once a month	116	10.2
4) Two or three times a month	101	8.9
5) About once a week	47	4.1
6) Several times a week	23	2.0
7) Once a day	10	0.9
8) More than once a day	25	2.2
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

173) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Go to a party where people were drinking (GOPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	649	57.2
2) Less than once a month	275	24.3
3) About once a month	87	7.7
4) Two or three times a month	59	5.2
5) About once a week	33	2.9
6) Several times a week	19	1.7
7) Once a day	6	0.5
8) More than once a day	6	0.5
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

174) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Take something from a store without paying for it (OFTNSTEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	959	85.0
2) Less than once a month	97	8.6
3) About once a month	21	1.9
4) Two or three times a month	14	1.2
5) About once a week	11	1.0
6) Several times a week	9	0.8
7) Once a day	10	0.9
8) More than once a day	7	0.6
Missing	35
Total	1128	100.0

175) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Watch sexually explicit videos or magazines (VIEWPORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	813	72.3
2) Less than once a month	185	16.5
3) About once a month	46	4.1
4) Two or three times a month	30	2.7
5) About once a week	15	1.3
6) Several times a week	17	1.5
8) More than once a day	18	1.6
Missing	39
Total	1124	100.0

176) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Drink caffeinated drinks (cola, coffee) (DRNKCAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	327	29.0
2) Less than once a month	193	17.1
3) About once a month	97	8.6
4) Two or three times a month	84	7.5
5) About once a week	116	10.3
6) Several times a week	145	12.9
7) Once a day	72	6.4
8) More than once a day	93	8.3
Missing	36
Total	1127	100.0

177) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Have premarital sex or sex outside of marriage (PREMASEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	919	82.2
2) Less than once a month	80	7.2
3) About once a month	19	1.7
4) Two or three times a month	33	3.0
5) About once a week	26	2.3
6) Several times a week	24	2.1
7) Once a day	6	0.5
8) More than once a day	11	1.0
Missing	45
Total	1118	100.0

178) How many times, during the last 12 months, did you do each of the following? -- Attend Friday night or Saturday secular activities (SECULAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	580	52.1
2) Less than once a month	163	14.6
3) About once a month	55	4.9
4) Two or three times a month	69	6.2
5) About once a week	98	8.8
6) Several times a week	75	6.7
7) Once a day	24	2.2
8) More than once a day	49	4.4
Missing	50
Total	1113	100.0

179) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Adventist schools provide a better education than public school. (ADVBETTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	75	6.5
2) Disagree	122	10.6
3) I'm not sure	347	30.2
4) Agree	254	22.1
5) Strongly agree	351	30.5
Missing	14
Total	1149	100.0

180) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- The church should seek for ways to make Christian education affordable to all its members. (EDUCAFFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	1.7
2) Disagree	20	1.7
3) I'm not sure	114	9.9
4) Agree	286	25.0
5) Strongly agree	707	61.7
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

181) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- The spiritual value of Adventist school justifies the cost. (VALUEADV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	138	12.1
2) Disagree	161	14.1
3) I'm not sure	436	38.2
4) Agree	226	19.8
5) Strongly agree	179	15.7
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

182) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Latino pastors need to receive training in the social urban problems in the United States. (TRAINING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	52	4.6
2) Disagree	57	5.0
3) I'm not sure	486	42.9
4) Agree	308	27.2
5) Strongly agree	231	20.4
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

183) For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree. -- Latino pastors in the United States would be more effective if they were completely bilingual. (BILINGUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	55	4.8
2) Disagree	88	7.8
3) I'm not sure	329	29.0
4) Agree	347	30.6
5) Strongly agree	316	27.8
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

184) Have you ever experienced verbal or emotional abuse (being humiliated, told that you were 'no good,' being regularly 'put down,' made to feel worthless)? (VRBLABUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	317	28.5
2) Rarely	379	34.1
3) Some of the time	272	24.5
4) Very often	91	8.2
5) Almost all the time	53	4.8
Missing	51
Total	1112	100.0

185) If you have experienced emotional abuse, by whom -- Parents? (VRBLPARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	189	23.7
2) No	610	76.3
Missing	364
Total	799	100.0

186) If you have experienced emotional abuse, by whom -- Spouse? (VRBLSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	2.6
2) No	778	97.4
Missing	364
Total	799	100.0

187) If you have experienced emotional abuse, by whom -- Close relative? (VRBLRELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	121	15.1
2) No	678	84.9
Missing	364
Total	799	100.0

188) If you have experienced emotional abuse, by whom -- Friend or neighbor? (VRBLFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	245	30.7
2) No	554	69.3
Missing	364
Total	799	100.0

189) If you have experienced emotional abuse, by whom -- Other? (VRBLOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	299	37.4
2) No	500	62.6
Missing	364
Total	799	100.0

190) Have you ever experienced physical abuse (beaten until one had bruises or other marks, or being pinched, or slapped in the face)? (PHYSABUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	690	62.7
2) Rarely	262	23.8
3) Some of the time	114	10.4
4) Very often	25	2.3
5) Almost all the time	10	0.9
Missing	62
Total	1101	100.0

191) If you have experienced physical abuse, by whom -- Parents? (PHYSPARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	215	42.2
2) No	294	57.8
Missing	654
Total	509	100.0

192) If you have experienced physical abuse, by whom -- Spouse? (PHYSSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	4.1
2) No	488	95.9
Missing	654
Total	509	100.0

193) If you have experienced physical abuse, by whom -- Close relative? (PHYSRELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	58	11.4
2) No	451	88.6
Missing	654
Total	509	100.0

194) If you have experienced physical abuse, by whom -- Friend or neighbor? (PHYSFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	12.8
2) No	444	87.2
Missing	654
Total	509	100.0

195) If you have experienced physical abuse, by whom -- Other? (PHYSOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	178	35.0
2) No	331	65.0
Missing	654
Total	509	100.0

196) Have you ever experienced sexual abuse (being touched or fondled in sexual areas of the body, raped or seduced, or pressured into having sex against your will)? (SEXLABUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	856	78.6
2) Rarely	159	14.6
3) Some of the time	54	5.0
4) Very often	14	1.3
5) Almost all the time	6	0.6
Missing	74
Total	1089	100.0

197) If you have experienced sexual abuse, by whom -- Parents? (SEXLPARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	8.5
2) No	281	91.5
Missing	856
Total	307	100.0

198) If you have experienced sexual abuse, by whom -- Spouse? (SEXLSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	10	3.3
2) No	297	96.7
Missing	856
Total	307	100.0

199) If you have experienced sexual abuse, by whom -- Close relative? (SEXLRELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	70	22.8
2) No	237	77.2
Missing	856
Total	307	100.0

200) If you have experienced sexual abuse, by whom -- Friend or neighbor? (SEXLFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	22.1
2) No	239	77.9
Missing	856
Total	307	100.0

201) If you have experienced sexual abuse, by whom -- Other? (SEXLOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	144	46.9
2) No	163	53.1
Missing	856
Total	307	100.0

202) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I feel proud of being a Latino. (PROUDLAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	1.7
2) Disagree	14	1.2
3) I'm not sure	62	5.4
4) Agree	205	17.9
5) Strongly agree	846	73.8
Missing	17
Total	1146	100.0

203) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I feel that to be white is more beautiful than being black or brown. (SKINBEAU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	733	64.0
2) Disagree	216	18.9
3) I'm not sure	113	9.9
4) Agree	41	3.6
5) Strongly agree	42	3.7
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

204) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I will probably marry a Latino person. (MARRYLAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	45	4.0
2) Disagree	37	3.3
3) I'm not sure	439	39.2
4) Agree	264	23.6
5) Strongly agree	335	29.9
Missing	43
Total	1120	100.0

205) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- When filling out a questionnaire, I identify myself as a Latino. (IMLATINO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	37	3.2
2) Disagree	31	2.7
3) I'm not sure	82	7.2
4) Agree	265	23.2
5) Strongly agree	725	63.6
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

206) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- When I am able to, I am planning to change my Latino name to an Anglo name. (CHNGNAME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	886	77.7
2) Disagree	131	11.5
3) I'm not sure	73	6.4
4) Agree	22	1.9
5) Strongly agree	28	2.5
Missing	23
Total	1140	100.0

207) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- Within the last year, I have read something dealing with my Latino heritage. (HERITAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	161	14.2
2) Disagree	125	11.0
3) I'm not sure	275	24.3
4) Agree	329	29.0
5) Strongly agree	244	21.5
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

208) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I would rather listen to American pop music than Latino pop music. (MUSCPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	333	29.4
2) Disagree	238	21.0
3) I'm not sure	263	23.2
4) Agree	183	16.1
5) Strongly agree	117	10.3
Missing	29
Total	1134	100.0

209) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I feel proud of the color of my skin. (PROUSKIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	27	2.4
2) Disagree	18	1.6
3) I'm not sure	55	4.8
4) Agree	219	19.3
5) Strongly agree	816	71.9
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0

210) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I get embarrassed when I have to introduce my family to my friends. (FAM2FRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	748	66.0
2) Disagree	184	16.2
3) I'm not sure	84	7.4
4) Agree	60	5.3
5) Strongly agree	57	5.0
Missing	30
Total	1133	100.0

211) The following questions deal with your ethnic identity. -- I feel that Latino culture has a lot to offer to the American culture. (OFFRCULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	42	3.7
2) Disagree	33	2.9
3) I'm not sure	198	17.4
4) Agree	275	24.2
5) Strongly agree	590	51.8
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

212) In the last 12 months, have you ever tried to kill yourself? (SUICIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1020	89.1
2) Yes, once	86	7.5
3) Yes, twice	13	1.1
4) Yes, more than two times	26	2.3
Missing	18
Total	1145	100.0

213) How religious are your best friends? (FRNDRELI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all religious	150	13.2
2) Somewhat religious	750	66.2
3) Very religious	233	20.6
Missing	30
Total	1133	100.0

214) Which of the following is the best description of your concept of salvation? (DESCSALV)

	TOTAL	%
1) God's gift of salvation is free, yet I must keep the law to be worthy to receive it.	367	32.6
2) Since keeping the law has no merit with God, salvation means I no longer need to obey the law.	15	1.3
3) By faith I accept God's free gift of salvation, and as a result God gives me teh power to keep his law.	619	55.0
4) My salvation depends on whether I keep the law perfectly.	125	11.1
Missing	37
Total	1126	100.0

215) Before becoming an Adventist, with what denomination were you affiliated? (BEFORADV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I've always been an Adventist	545	48.2
2) Roman Catholic	332	29.4
3) Baptist	31	2.7
4) Pentecostal/Assembly of God/Church of God	21	1.9
5) Presbyterian	5	0.4
6) Methodist	5	0.4
7) Jehovah's Witness	7	0.6
8) I did not belong to any church or faith	137	12.1
9) Other	48	4.2
Missing	32
Total	1131	100.0

216) What was your very first contact with the Seventh-day Adventist Church? (FIRSTSDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was raised a Seventh-day Adventist	564	49.6
2) Adventist friend	182	16.0
3) Series of evangelistic meetings	33	2.9
4) Adventist radio or TV program	4	0.4
5) Musical group	9	0.8
6) Literature evangelist	8	0.7
7) Health ministries	2	0.2
8) Adventist books	6	0.5
9) Adventist schools	18	1.6
10) Relative	209	18.4
11) Request cards for literature	1	0.1
12) Adventist spouse	5	0.4
13) Community service program	1	0.1
14) Door contact at my home	31	2.7
15) El Centinela	3	0.3
16) Other	62	5.4
Missing	25
Total	1138	100.0

217) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- This question does not apply to me; I was raised an Adventist. (RAISEADV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	520	46.2
2) No	606	53.8
Missing	37
Total	1126	100.0

218) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- Because of my family (spouse, children). (ADVFAMIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	163	14.6
2) No	952	85.4
Missing	48
Total	1115	100.0

219) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- Because the Adventist church was warm and caring. (ADVCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	12.6
2) No	975	87.4
Missing	48
Total	1115	100.0

220) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- Because I established close friends that were Adventist. (ADVADVFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	53	4.8
2) No	1061	95.2
Missing	49
Total	1114	100.0

221) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- I was lonely and someone from the church came to my need. (ADVLONLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	2.8
2) No	1080	97.2
Missing	52
Total	1111	100.0

222) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- The truth and beauty of the Adventist message. (ADVBEAUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	182	16.3
2) No	934	83.7
Missing	47
Total	1116	100.0

223) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- A close personal friend. (ADVFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	46	4.1
2) No	1066	95.9
Missing	51
Total	1112	100.0

224) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- I understood the plan of salvation like never before. (ADVSALVA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	117	10.5
2) No	999	89.5
Missing	47
Total	1116	100.0

225) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- The Adventist message provided me with a clear picture of the final events of world history. (ADVEXPLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	91	8.2
2) No	1023	91.8
Missing	49
Total	1114	100.0

226) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- The emphasis on healthful living. (ADVHEALT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	3.5
2) No	1072	96.5
Missing	52
Total	1111	100.0

227) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- The charisma of the minister/evangelist. (ADVMINIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	18	1.6
2) No	1094	98.4
Missing	51
Total	1112	100.0

228) What was the main reason that most attracted you to the Adventist message? -- Other. (ADVOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	93	8.4
2) No	1020	91.6
Missing	50
Total	1113	100.0

229) What are the last four digits of your home phone number? If your number is 555-1234, the answer to this question would be 1234. Please write the last four digits to your home phone number in the boxes below, and then fill in the corresponding numbers underneath. (TELENMBR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	902	5,017.88	2,982.10

230) What is your gender? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	443	45.0
2) Female	541	55.0
Missing	179
Total	984	100.0

231) In what month were you born? (MONTHBRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) January	90	9.1
2) February	74	7.5
3) March	77	7.8
4) April	83	8.4
5) May	73	7.4
6) June	83	8.4
7) July	87	8.8
8) August	99	10.0
9) September	70	7.1
10) October	96	9.7
11) November	84	8.5
12) December	75	7.6
Missing	172
Total	991	100.0

232) What is your family status? (FAMLSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Both parents live together.	721	74.0
2) My parents are separated.	143	14.7
3) My parents are divorced.	110	11.3
Missing	189
Total	974	100.0

233) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My family life is happy. (FAMHAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	17	1.7
2) Disagree	83	8.4
3) I'm not sure	165	16.6
4) Agree	420	42.3
5) Strongly agree	309	31.1
Missing	169
Total	994	100.0

234) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- There is a lot of love in my family. (LOVEFAML)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	17	1.7
2) Disagree	66	6.7
3) I'm not sure	174	17.6
4) Agree	400	40.4
5) Strongly agree	334	33.7
Missing	172
Total	991	100.0

235) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- I get along well with my parents. (WELLWFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	15	1.5
2) Disagree	68	6.9
3) I'm not sure	140	14.1
4) Agree	399	40.3
5) Strongly agree	369	37.2
Missing	172
Total	991	100.0

236) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents give me help and support when I need it. (PARNSPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	15	1.5
2) Disagree	63	6.3
3) I'm not sure	131	13.2
4) Agree	336	33.8
5) Strongly agree	448	45.1
Missing	170
Total	993	100.0

237) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents often tell me they love me. (SHOWMELV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	53	5.3
2) Disagree	102	10.3
3) I'm not sure	149	15.0
4) Agree	351	35.4
5) Strongly agree	337	34.0
Missing	171
Total	992	100.0

238) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- I cherish the moments when my whole family (grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, parents) are together. (CHERISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	24	2.4
2) Disagree	41	4.1
3) I'm not sure	103	10.4
4) Agree	290	29.2
5) Strongly agree	536	53.9
Missing	169
Total	994	100.0

239) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- If I break one of the rules set by my parents, I usually get punished. (PUNISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	84	8.5
2) Disagree	185	18.7
3) I'm not sure	182	18.4
4) Agree	332	33.5
5) Strongly agree	207	20.9
Missing	173
Total	990	100.0

240) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- I don't have much participation in the decisions of my home. (HMDECISN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	173	17.5
2) Disagree	294	29.8
3) I'm not sure	181	18.3
4) Agree	232	23.5
5) Strongly agree	107	10.8
Missing	176
Total	987	100.0

241) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents are harsh and unfair when administering discipline. (UNFAIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	352	35.6
2) Disagree	288	29.1
3) I'm not sure	198	20.0
4) Agree	92	9.3
5) Strongly agree	59	6.0
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

242) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- It seems that what's more important at home is not what I think but what my parents think. (PARNTHNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	200	20.2
2) Disagree	217	21.9
3) I'm not sure	243	24.5
4) Agree	200	20.2
5) Strongly agree	130	13.1
Missing	173
Total	990	100.0

243) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents encourage me to make my own decisions. (OWNDECSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	68	6.9
2) Disagree	117	11.8
3) I'm not sure	175	17.7
4) Agree	366	37.0
5) Strongly agree	262	26.5
Missing	175
Total	988	100.0

244) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents push their religious convictions on me. (PUSHRELI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	307	31.1
2) Disagree	258	26.1
3) I'm not sure	180	18.2
4) Agree	159	16.1
5) Strongly agree	84	8.5
Missing	175
Total	988	100.0

245) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents don't understand my problems. (MYPROBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	207	20.9
2) Disagree	239	24.1
3) I'm not sure	252	25.5
4) Agree	193	19.5
5) Strongly agree	99	10.0
Missing	173
Total	990	100.0

246) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- Sometimes I feel that my parents have forgotten what it means to be young. (TOBYOUNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	152	15.4
2) Disagree	178	18.0
3) I'm not sure	183	18.5
4) Agree	305	30.8
5) Strongly agree	172	17.4
Missing	173
Total	990	100.0

247) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents are good examples of the Christian life. (GOODEXAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	61	6.2
2) Disagree	93	9.4
3) I'm not sure	259	26.2
4) Agree	334	33.7
5) Strongly agree	243	24.5
Missing	173
Total	990	100.0

248) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents live up to the standards of the church. (STANDARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	75	7.6
2) Disagree	83	8.4
3) I'm not sure	202	20.5
4) Agree	356	36.1
5) Strongly agree	269	27.3
Missing	178
Total	985	100.0

249) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. -- My parents actively participate in the life of the church. (PARTICIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	104	10.7
2) Disagree	91	9.4
3) I'm not sure	170	17.5
4) Agree	327	33.7
5) Strongly agree	278	28.7
Missing	193
Total	970	100.0

250) How often do your parents do the following? -- Keep pressing me to do my best work at school (BESTWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	78	7.9
2) Never	39	3.9
3) Sometimes	149	15.1
4) Often	262	26.5
5) Very often	461	46.6
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

251) How often do your parents do the following? -- Limit the amount of time you can spend watching TV (LIMITTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	145	14.7
2) Never	185	18.7
3) Sometimes	289	29.3
4) Often	203	20.5
5) Very often	166	16.8
Missing	175
Total	988	100.0

252) How often do your parents do the following? -- Talk about your educational goals (EDUCGOAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	55	5.6
2) Never	80	8.1
3) Sometimes	274	27.8
4) Often	285	28.9
5) Very often	291	29.5
Missing	178
Total	985	100.0

253) How often do your parents do the following? -- Limit the amount of time for going out with friends on school nights (LIMFRNTM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	179	18.1
2) Never	170	17.2
3) Sometimes	225	22.8
4) Often	193	19.5
5) Very often	222	22.4
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

254) How often do your parents do the following? -- Limit the types of music you listen to (LIMMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	165	16.8
2) Never	262	26.6
3) Sometimes	247	25.1
4) Often	158	16.0
5) Very often	153	15.5
Missing	178
Total	985	100.0

255) How often do your parents do the following? -- Go out together as a family (camping, vacation, going to a park) (OUTASFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	96	9.7
2) Never	147	14.9
3) Sometimes	398	40.3
4) Often	187	18.9
5) Very often	159	16.1
Missing	176
Total	987	100.0

256) How often do your parents do the following? -- Talk about sexual related topics (TALKSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply	115	11.6
2) Never	303	30.5
3) Sometimes	360	36.3
4) Often	111	11.2
5) Very often	103	10.4
Missing	171
Total	992	100.0

257) How much do your parents REALLY know about who your friends are, where you go at night, how you spend your money, what you do with your free time, and where you are afternoons after school? (PAREKNOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply; don't live with parents	92	100.0
Missing	1071
Total	92	100.0

258) How much do your parents REALLY know -- who your friends are? (KNOWFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	53	6.0
2) Know a little	420	47.5
3) Know a lot	411	46.5
Missing	279
Total	884	100.0

259) How much do your parents REALLY know -- where you go at night? (KNOWWHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	90	10.3
2) Know a little	204	23.4
3) Know a lot	577	66.2
Missing	292
Total	871	100.0

260) How much do your parents REALLY know -- how you spend your money? (KNOWSPND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	104	11.9
2) Know a little	370	42.5
3) Know a lot	397	45.6
Missing	292
Total	871	100.0

261) How much do your parents REALLY know -- what you do with your free time? (KNOWTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	108	12.3
2) Know a little	353	40.3
3) Know a lot	416	47.4
Missing	286
Total	877	100.0

262) How much do your parents REALLY know -- where you are most afternoons after school? (AFTRSCHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	84	9.8
2) Know a little	215	25.2
3) Know a lot	555	65.0
Missing	309
Total	854	100.0

263) How often does your family have family worship (prayers or religious devotions away from church services)? (FAMPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	274	28.1
2) Less than once a month	112	11.5
3) About once a month	60	6.2
4) About 2-3 times a month	81	8.3
5) About once a week	209	21.4
6) Once a day	162	16.6
7) More than once a day	77	7.9
Missing	188
Total	975	100.0

264) How would you evaluate your family worship? (HOWPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply (we don't have worship)	305	31.5
2) A waste of time	61	6.3
3) Meaningful/spiritual	603	62.2
Missing	194
Total	969	100.0

265) If you could attend the school of your choice, which school would you attend? (EDUCTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A public school	310	32.1
2) A private non-denominational school	48	5.0
3) Other church-operated school	15	1.6
4) An Adventist school	592	61.3
Missing	198
Total	965	100.0

266) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Students disrupt class. (DISRUPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	72	9.3
2) Rarely	103	13.3
3) Some of the time	204	26.3
4) Very often	224	28.9
5) All the time	173	22.3
Missing	387
Total	776	100.0

267) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Students feel 'put down' by teachers. (PUTDOWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	153	19.7
2) Rarely	250	32.3
3) Some of the time	234	30.2
4) Very often	97	12.5
5) All the time	41	5.3
Missing	388
Total	775	100.0

268) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Many students act as if they don't care about school or learning. (DONTCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	59	7.6
2) Rarely	120	15.5
3) Some of the time	220	28.4
4) Very often	212	27.4
5) All the time	163	21.1
Missing	389
Total	774	100.0

269) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- There is a real school spirit. (SCHSPIRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	101	13.1
2) Rarely	160	20.7
3) Some of the time	244	31.6
4) Very often	166	21.5
5) All the time	101	13.1
Missing	391
Total	772	100.0

270) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- A lot of teachers here are cold and unfriendly. (UNFRNDLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	148	19.1
2) Rarely	276	35.7
3) Some of the time	220	28.4
4) Very often	89	11.5
5) All the time	41	5.3
Missing	389
Total	774	100.0

271) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Discipline is fair. (FAIRDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	52	6.8
2) Rarely	78	10.2
3) Some of the time	263	34.4
4) Very often	216	28.3
5) All the time	155	20.3
Missing	399
Total	764	100.0

272) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- The teaching is good. (TCHGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	20	2.6
2) Rarely	39	5.1
3) Some of the time	160	20.9
4) Very often	286	37.4
5) All the time	260	34.0
Missing	398
Total	765	100.0

273) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Teachers are interested in students. (INTERSTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	23	3.0
2) Rarely	67	8.7
3) Some of the time	199	25.9
4) Very often	269	35.0
5) All the time	211	27.4
Missing	394
Total	769	100.0

274) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- When students work hard on school work, teachers praise their efforts. (PRAISE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	35	4.5
2) Rarely	60	7.8
3) Some of the time	192	24.9
4) Very often	228	29.5
5) All the time	257	33.3
Missing	391
Total	772	100.0

275) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Teachers listen to what their students say. (TCHRLSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	23	3.0
2) Rarely	53	6.9
3) Some of the time	216	28.1
4) Very often	250	32.5
5) All the time	228	29.6
Missing	393
Total	770	100.0

276) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Teachers have higher expectations for Anglo students than they do for Latinos. (EXPECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	223	29.1
2) Rarely	174	22.7
3) Some of the time	208	27.1
4) Very often	83	10.8
5) All the time	79	10.3
Missing	396
Total	767	100.0

277) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- Students have a say in how this school is run. (SAYEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	104	13.6
2) Rarely	137	18.0
3) Some of the time	237	31.1
4) Very often	169	22.2
5) All the time	115	15.1
Missing	401
Total	762	100.0

278) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- I have been put down by teachers for speaking in Spanish. (SPSPKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	461	59.9
2) Rarely	109	14.2
3) Some of the time	123	16.0
4) Very often	42	5.5
5) All the time	35	4.5
Missing	393
Total	770	100.0

279) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- I have been 'put down' for being Latino. (BELATINO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	468	60.8
2) Rarely	137	17.8
3) Some of the time	101	13.1
4) Very often	33	4.3
5) All the time	31	4.0
Missing	393
Total	770	100.0

280) ONLY ASKED OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN SCHOOL: Think about your experiences at the school that you are now attending. How often do you experience the following? -- I have experienced prejudice and racial discrimination in school. (PREJUDCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	374	48.6
2) Rarely	158	20.5
3) Some of the time	138	17.9
4) Very often	58	7.5
5) All the time	42	5.5
Missing	393
Total	770	100.0

281) As things stand now, how far in school do you think you will get? (FARINSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I will drop out of school before I get a high school diploma	26	2.8
2) Finish high school only.	55	5.9
3) Go to vocational or trade school after high school.	67	7.1
4) Go to two years of college or community college.	118	12.6
5) Graduate from college (4 years).	268	28.5
6) Master's degree.	183	19.5
7) Ph.D., M.D., or another post-graduate degree.	222	23.6
Missing	224
Total	939	100.0

282) How far in school do you think your parents want you to go? (NSCHPARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Finish high school only.	55	5.8
2) Go to vocational or trade school after high school.	41	4.4
3) Go to two years of college or community college.	62	6.6
4) Graduate from college (4 years).	253	26.9
5) Master's degree.	182	19.3
6) Ph.D., M.D., or other post-graduate degree.	349	37.0
Missing	221
Total	942	100.0

283) Have you ever been in an ESL (English as a Second Language) or bilingual program in elementary, middle, or high school? (BEINESL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	533	54.7
2) No	442	45.3
Missing	188
Total	975	100.0

284) Approximately how much time do you spend on homework? (TIMESPEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply to me (I am not in school).	157	16.2
2) I don't do it.	51	5.3
3) Less than 1 hour a week.	135	14.0
4) Between 1 and 2 hours a week.	187	19.3
5) Between 3 and 5 hours a week.	239	24.7
6) Over 6 hours a week.	198	20.5
Missing	196
Total	967	100.0

285) How many of the following things do you have at home? -- In my home, there is a quiet place where I can study. (PLC2STUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	655	70.1
2) No	280	29.9
Missing	228
Total	935	100.0

286) A newspaper is delivered every day to my home. (NEWSPAPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	158	17.1
2) No	766	82.9
Missing	239
Total	924	100.0

287) There is an encyclopedia in my home. (ENCYCLOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	364	100.0
Missing	799
Total	364	100.0

288) There are more than 50 books in my home. (OVR50BKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	494	53.1
2) No	436	46.9
Missing	233
Total	930	100.0

289) There is a computer in my home. (COMPUTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	180	19.4
2) No	748	80.6
Missing	235
Total	928	100.0

290) If you left school before graduating from high school, select the main reason (WHYLEFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Does not apply, I never dropped out of school.	675	75.6
2) Lost interest in school.	45	5.0
3) School was not academically challenging.	11	1.2
4) Could not get along with teachers and administrators.	14	1.6
5) Indifference of teachers and staff.	8	0.9
6) Afraid of gang violence and threats.	12	1.3
7) Pressure from friends who were already out of school.	6	0.7
8) Got in trouble and was asked to leave.	15	1.7
9) Became pregnant.	13	1.5
10) Got job and therefore left.	26	2.9
11) Financial considerations.	68	7.6
Missing	270
Total	893	100.0

291) In an average week, how many hours do you spend working at a job? (HRSWORKD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not work	527	53.5
2) 1 - 10	170	17.3
3) 11 - 20	83	8.4
4) 21 - 39	105	10.7
5) Over 40 hours	100	10.2
Missing	178
Total	985	100.0

292) When you are independent (have left home), do you think you will be active in the Adventist Church? (ACTIVADV)

	TOTAL	%
1) No chance	46	4.7
2) Small chance	68	6.9
3) Fair chance	174	17.8
4) Good chance	284	29.0
5) Excellent chance	408	41.6
Missing	183
Total	980	100.0

293) On the average week, about how many hours do you watch TV? (HRSWTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't watch TV	69	7.0
2) Less than 1 hour a week	96	9.8
3) Between 1 and 2 hours a week	136	13.8
4) Between 3 and 4 hours a week	210	21.4
5) Between 5 and 6 hours a week	161	16.4
6) 7 hours or more	311	31.6
Missing	180
Total	983	100.0

294) During the last month, how many times have you been out with a person of the opposite sex? (DATING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	403	41.0
2) 1 or 2 times	233	23.7
3) 3 - 5 times	132	13.4
4) 6 or more times	215	21.9
Missing	180
Total	983	100.0

295) From what ethnic background are you more likely to date a person? (DATEBKGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Latino	562	58.1
2) African American	8	0.8
3) Anglo/Caucasian	20	2.1
4) Asian American	4	0.4
5) It doesn't matter (a combination)	374	38.6
Missing	195
Total	968	100.0

296) During the last 12 months, how often have you had sexual intercourse ('gone all the way,' 'made love')? (HADSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	804	82.4
2) Once	40	4.1
3) Twice	25	2.6
4) 3 Times	18	1.8
5) 4 or more times	89	9.1
Missing	187
Total	976	100.0

297) How often have you experienced the following. -- Felt afraid of the violence in school (VIOLENCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	415	42.7
2) Once	236	24.3
3) Twice	158	16.3
4) 3 Times	94	9.7
5) 4 or more times	68	7.0
Missing	192
Total	971	100.0

298) How often have you experienced the following. -- Felt pressured to engage in a homosexual/lesbian act (HOMOLESB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	888	92.0
2) Once	28	2.9
3) Twice	15	1.6
4) 3 Times	14	1.5
5) 4 or more times	20	2.1
Missing	198
Total	965	100.0

299) How often have you experienced the following. -- Experienced pressure to join a local gang (JOINGANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	813	83.8
2) Once	61	6.3
3) Twice	40	4.1
4) 3 Times	25	2.6
5) 4 or more times	31	3.2
Missing	193
Total	970	100.0

300) How often have you experienced the following. -- Felt pressure to become involved in premarital sexual relations (SEXPRSSR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	670	69.1
2) Once	115	11.9
3) Twice	99	10.2
4) 3 Times	45	4.6
5) 4 or more times	40	4.1
Missing	194
Total	969	100.0

301) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- I consider my pastor my friend. (PASTRFRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	45	4.5
2) Disagree	57	5.7
3) I'm not sure	178	17.9
4) Agree	420	42.3
5) Strongly agree	293	29.5
Missing	170
Total	993	100.0

302) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- My pastor allows young people to participate in worship services. (HELPSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	16	1.6
2) Disagree	31	3.1
3) I'm not sure	109	11.0
4) Agree	431	43.4
5) Strongly agree	406	40.9
Missing	170
Total	993	100.0

303) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- My pastor participates in various activities with the young people. (PASTPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	37	3.7
2) Disagree	61	6.1
3) I'm not sure	193	19.4
4) Agree	357	36.0
5) Strongly agree	345	34.7
Missing	170
Total	993	100.0

304) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- I feel comfortable speaking to my pastor about my problems. (TLK2PAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	102	10.3
2) Disagree	131	13.2
3) I'm not sure	314	31.7
4) Agree	244	24.7
5) Strongly agree	198	20.0
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

305) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- My pastor is sensitive to youth's needs and problems. (PASTSENS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	38	3.8
2) Disagree	40	4.0
3) I'm not sure	269	27.1
4) Agree	335	33.8
5) Strongly agree	310	31.3
Missing	171
Total	992	100.0

306) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- My pastor emphasizes the need for young people to get a Christian education. (NEEDEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	24	2.4
2) Disagree	30	3.0
3) I'm not sure	197	19.8
4) Agree	370	37.3
5) Strongly agree	372	37.5
Missing	170
Total	993	100.0

307) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- My pastor supports and participates in the different Latino traditions represented in his congregation. (TRDITION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	30	3.0
2) Disagree	27	2.7
3) I'm not sure	272	27.5
4) Agree	343	34.7
5) Strongly agree	317	32.1
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

308) The following statements deal with your perceptions of your pastor. -- The pastor appears to feel superior about his own ethnic identity over that of his congregation. (SUPERIOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	429	43.4
2) Disagree	144	14.6
3) I'm not sure	254	25.7
4) Agree	86	8.7
5) Strongly agree	76	7.7
Missing	174
Total	989	100.0

309) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About how my friends treat me (WRRYFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	151	15.3
2) A little	132	13.4
3) Somewhat	212	21.5
4) Quite a bit	242	24.5
5) Very much	251	25.4
Missing	175
Total	988	100.0

310) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That my family might have problems with Immigration (La Migra) (LAMIGRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	672	68.2
2) A little	72	7.3
3) Somewhat	70	7.1
4) Quite a bit	69	7.0
5) Very much	102	10.4
Missing	178
Total	985	100.0

311) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That I might not be able to get a good job when I'm older (GOODJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	249	25.2
2) A little	161	16.3
3) Somewhat	168	17.0
4) Quite a bit	175	17.7
5) Very much	235	23.8
Missing	175
Total	988	100.0

312) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That someone might force me to do sexual things I don't want to do (FORCESEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	471	48.0
2) A little	134	13.7
3) Somewhat	107	10.9
4) Quite a bit	91	9.3
5) Very much	178	18.1
Missing	182
Total	981	100.0

313) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About how well other kids like me (LIKEME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	267	27.2
2) A little	155	15.8
3) Somewhat	215	21.9
4) Quite a bit	180	18.4
5) Very much	163	16.6
Missing	183
Total	980	100.0

314) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That I might lose my best friend (LOSEFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	281	28.6
2) A little	123	12.5
3) Somewhat	124	12.6
4) Quite a bit	169	17.2
5) Very much	286	29.1
Missing	180
Total	983	100.0

315) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That one of my parents will hit me so hard that I will be badly hurt (HITMEHRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	599	61.2
2) A little	87	8.9
3) Somewhat	64	6.5
4) Quite a bit	63	6.4
5) Very much	165	16.9
Missing	185
Total	978	100.0

316) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That I may die soon (DIESOON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	464	47.5
2) A little	126	12.9
3) Somewhat	129	13.2
4) Quite a bit	91	9.3
5) Very much	166	17.0
Missing	187
Total	976	100.0

317) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About the drugs and drinking I see around me (DRUGDRNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	399	40.8
2) A little	118	12.1
3) Somewhat	122	12.5
4) Quite a bit	125	12.8
5) Very much	215	22.0
Missing	184
Total	979	100.0

318) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That one of my parents might die (PARENDIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	159	16.2
2) A little	93	9.5
3) Somewhat	116	11.8
4) Quite a bit	145	14.8
5) Very much	468	47.7
Missing	182
Total	981	100.0

319) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About all the people who are hungry and poor in our country (HOMELESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	64	6.5
2) A little	103	10.5
3) Somewhat	203	20.7
4) Quite a bit	243	24.8
5) Very much	366	37.4
Missing	184
Total	979	100.0

320) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About not being ready for Christ's return (CHRSTRET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	51	5.2
2) A little	72	7.4
3) Somewhat	97	9.9
4) Quite a bit	175	17.9
5) Very much	581	59.5
Missing	187
Total	976	100.0

321) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That I might get beat up at school (BEATUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	563	58.6
2) A little	100	10.4
3) Somewhat	108	11.3
4) Quite a bit	67	7.0
5) Very much	122	12.7
Missing	203
Total	960	100.0

322) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That my parents might stop loving me if I disappoint them (STOPLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	510	52.1
2) A little	84	8.6
3) Somewhat	103	10.5
4) Quite a bit	81	8.3
5) Very much	200	20.4
Missing	185
Total	978	100.0

323) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About how much my mother or father drinks (PRNTDRNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	707	73.4
2) A little	29	3.0
3) Somewhat	43	4.5
4) Quite a bit	41	4.3
5) Very much	143	14.8
Missing	200
Total	963	100.0

324) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About how I'm doing in school (DOINSCHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	129	13.4
2) A little	58	6.0
3) Somewhat	118	12.3
4) Quite a bit	222	23.1
5) Very much	435	45.2
Missing	201
Total	962	100.0

325) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About not being faithful during the Time of Trouble (TIMETROU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	89	9.2
2) A little	98	10.1
3) Somewhat	151	15.6
4) Quite a bit	195	20.1
5) Very much	438	45.1
Missing	192
Total	971	100.0

326) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About my looks (MYLOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	145	15.0
2) A little	154	15.9
3) Somewhat	211	21.8
4) Quite a bit	234	24.2
5) Very much	223	23.1
Missing	196
Total	967	100.0

327) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That my friends will get me in trouble (GETNTRBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	330	33.9
2) A little	141	14.5
3) Somewhat	186	19.1
4) Quite a bit	129	13.2
5) Very much	188	19.3
Missing	189
Total	974	100.0

328) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- About all the violence that happens in our country (INCOUNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	128	13.1
2) A little	103	10.5
3) Somewhat	190	19.4
4) Quite a bit	222	22.7
5) Very much	334	34.2
Missing	186
Total	977	100.0

329) This section asks you to tell how much you worry about different things in your life. I worry -- That my parents might get a divorce (Leave this blank if your parents are already divorced or if one of your parents is not living in your home.) (DIVORCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	388	48.0
2) A little	89	11.0
3) Somewhat	61	7.5
4) Quite a bit	62	7.7
5) Very much	208	25.7
Missing	355
Total	808	100.0

330) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- The youth programs (sociedad de jovenes) are relevant to youth needs. (SOCIEDAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	47	4.8
2) Disagree	75	7.7
3) I'm not sure	226	23.1
4) Agree	359	36.7
5) Strongly agree	270	27.6
Missing	186
Total	977	100.0

331) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- The youth programs (sociedad de jovenes) are organized and directed by the youth of the church. (DIRECTED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	40	4.1
2) Disagree	69	7.1
3) I'm not sure	172	17.6
4) Agree	375	38.4
5) Strongly agree	321	32.9
Missing	186
Total	977	100.0

332) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- Most of the youth of the church attend the programs of the youth society (sociedad de jovenes). (ATTNDPRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	46	4.7
2) Disagree	167	17.1
3) I'm not sure	251	25.7
4) Agree	334	34.2
5) Strongly agree	179	18.3
Missing	186
Total	977	100.0

333) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- The programs are creative and imaginative. (CREATIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	60	6.2
2) Disagree	102	10.5
3) I'm not sure	241	24.7
4) Agree	368	37.7
5) Strongly agree	204	20.9
Missing	188
Total	975	100.0

334) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- The programs challenge me to think. (CHALLENG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	49	5.0
2) Disagree	90	9.2
3) I'm not sure	213	21.7
4) Agree	392	40.0
5) Strongly agree	236	24.1
Missing	183
Total	980	100.0

335) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- The programs are faith-affirming and inspirational. (INSPIRAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	30	3.1
2) Disagree	69	7.1
3) I'm not sure	222	22.7
4) Agree	407	41.7
5) Strongly agree	249	25.5
Missing	186
Total	977	100.0

336) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- Youth meetings (sociedad de jovenes) need to be improved. (IMPROVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	37	3.8
2) Disagree	78	8.0
3) I'm not sure	208	21.3
4) Agree	316	32.4
5) Strongly agree	337	34.5
Missing	187
Total	976	100.0

337) One of the main programs to nurture the faith of youth in Latino churches is the youth program (sociedad de jovenes). Reflect on your local church youth programs as you answer the following questions. -- I look forward to attending the youth programs (sociedad de jovenes) every week. (LOOKFWRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	43	4.4
2) Disagree	85	8.7
3) I'm not sure	186	19.1
4) Agree	302	31.1
5) Strongly agree	356	36.6
Missing	191
Total	972	100.0

338) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- I enjoy listening to my pastor preach. (ENJYLSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	38	3.9
2) Disagree	63	6.4
3) I'm not sure	159	16.2
4) Agree	389	39.7
5) Strongly agree	331	33.8
Missing	183
Total	980	100.0

339) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- I would characterize the sermons preached at my church as being Christ-centered. (CRSTCNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	28	2.9
2) Disagree	35	3.6
3) I'm not sure	216	22.2
4) Agree	362	37.2
5) Strongly agree	332	34.1
Missing	190
Total	973	100.0

340) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- The sermons in my church help me relate my beliefs with problems and issues in today's world. (HELPRELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	25	2.6
2) Disagree	50	5.1
3) I'm not sure	206	21.2
4) Agree	393	40.4
5) Strongly agree	299	30.7
Missing	190
Total	973	100.0

341) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- Youth have a voice in the decision-making process of the church. (HAVEVIOC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	63	6.4
2) Disagree	80	8.2
3) I'm not sure	318	32.5
4) Agree	287	29.3
5) Strongly agree	230	23.5
Missing	185
Total	978	100.0

342) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- The church takes great care in organizing recreational and social activities for the youth of the church. (RECREATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	47	4.8
2) Disagree	96	9.8
3) I'm not sure	192	19.5
4) Agree	383	39.0
5) Strongly agree	265	27.0
Missing	180
Total	983	100.0

343) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- Attending the Spanish church helps to affirm my ethnic identity. (AFFIRMID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	35	3.6
2) Disagree	63	6.4
3) I'm not sure	220	22.5
4) Agree	378	38.7
5) Strongly agree	282	28.8
Missing	185
Total	978	100.0

344) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- I enjoy worshipping with people of my same ethnic background. (SMEBKGND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	33	3.4
2) Disagree	52	5.3
3) I'm not sure	170	17.4
4) Agree	390	39.8
5) Strongly agree	334	34.1
Missing	184
Total	979	100.0

345) The following questions deal with your perceptions of your local church worship experience. -- I would rather attend a Latino church, even if I didn't understand Spanish well, than an English-speaking church. (LATCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	114	11.8
2) Disagree	139	14.4
3) I'm not sure	291	30.2
4) Agree	189	19.6
5) Strongly agree	230	23.9
Missing	200
Total	963	100.0

346) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- This question does not apply, I enjoy going to church regularly. (NOGOCHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	655	56.3
2) No	508	43.7
Total	1163	100.0

347) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- Adults criticize me, are always on my back. (ONMYBACK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	89	7.7
2) No	1074	92.3
Total	1163	100.0

348) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- I don't understand Spanish well. (UNDRSPAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	1.8
2) No	1142	98.2
Total	1163	100.0

349) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- I find church programs boring. (PGMBORNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	12.0
2) No	1023	88.0
Total	1163	100.0

350) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- I don't feel like I am wanted. (NOTWANTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	54	4.6
2) No	1109	95.4
Total	1163	100.0

351) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- Parents force me to go. (PARNFRCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	80	6.9
2) No	1083	93.1
Total	1163	100.0

352) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- Church programs do not meet youth needs. (YOUTHNDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	99	8.5
2) No	1064	91.5
Total	1163	100.0

353) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- My close friends don't go to church. (FRNDCHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	47	4.0
2) No	1116	96.0
Total	1163	100.0

354) What are some reasons for not wanting to go to church? -- Other. (OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	88	7.6
2) No	1075	92.4
Total	1163	100.0

355) Are you male or female? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	503	44.6
2) Female	624	55.4
Missing	36
Total	1127	100.0

356) Indicate the HIGHEST level of education completed -- By you. (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school (including no formal schooling and grade school)	272	29.5
2) High school	395	42.8
3) Some college	179	19.4
4) Graduated from college	62	6.7
5) Grad school (includes master's degree and postgraduate)	15	1.6
Missing	240
Total	923	100.0

357) How do you describe yourself? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ETHNIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mexican	282	26.1
2) Latino-American	305	28.2
3) Cuban/Dominican/Puerto Rican	156	14.4
4) Central/South American	308	28.5
5) Other	31	2.9
Missing	81
Total	1082	100.0

358) How old are you? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 13 or less	159	13.9
2) 14-17	424	36.9
3) 18-21	322	28.0
4) 22-25	177	15.4
5) 26 & over	66	5.7
Missing	15
Total	1148	100.0

359) About how much money did your family or household earn last year? (Answer this question even if you're single and independent.) (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	366	35.5
2) $10,000-$24,999	350	34.0
3) $25,000-$49,999	222	21.6
4) $50,000 & over	92	8.9
Missing	133
Total	1030	100.0

360) Which of the following best applies to you? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	1008	88.8
2) Married/Committed relationship	108	9.5
3) Separated/Divorced/Widowed	19	1.7
Missing	28
Total	1135	100.0