Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Case weight (CASWGT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1.00	0.00

2) Weight adjusting for region and SMSA (WATE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1.00	0.25

3) Identification number (ID180)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1,017.60	587.44

4) Interviewer number (INTERV80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	93.63	44.61

5) Serial number (SERNO80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1,686.13	985.00

6) Time interview began (BEGAN80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1,609.03	364.95

7) Time interview ended (ENDED80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1,692.88	367.07

8) Interview length in minutes (LENGTH80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	52.21	12.07

9) Month interview held (MONTH80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	10.21	0.80

10) Date interview held (DATE80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	16.47	8.77

11) Day of week interview held (DAY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Monday	403	19.8
2) Tuesday	357	17.6
3) Wednesday	375	18.4
4) Thursday	280	13.8
5) Friday	255	12.5
6) Saturday	190	9.3
7) Sunday	173	8.5
Total	2033	100.0

12) Region of country (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) West	390	19.2
2) North central	564	27.7
3) Northeast	446	21.9
4) South	633	31.1
Total	2033	100.0

13) SMSA status by region (REGSMSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Metro west	294	14.5
2) Metro north central	343	16.9
3) Metro northeast	307	15.1
4) Metro south	328	16.1
5) Non-metro west	94	4.6
6) Non-metro north central	220	10.8
7) Non-metro northeast	138	6.8
8) Non-metro south	303	14.9
9) Unknown	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

14) Sex of respondent (SEXR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	821	40.4
2) Female	1212	59.6
Total	2033	100.0

15) Age of respondent (AGER80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	35.56	9.56

16) Respondent's years of schooling (EDUCR80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	13.43	2.63

17) Sex of spouse (SEXS80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1212	59.6
2) Female	821	40.4
Total	2033	100.0

18) Age of spouse (AGES80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	36.06	9.56

19) Spouse's years of schooling (EDUCS80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	13.59	4.33

20) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL380)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	1549	76.2
2) Relative	13	0.6
3) Other	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	469	23.1
Total	2033	100.0

21) Is this a male or female? (SEX380)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	804	39.5
2) Female	759	37.3
7) Inapplicable	469	23.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

22) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE380)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	31.27	36.64

23) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT380)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	22	1.1
2) Never married	1527	75.1
3) Divorced	6	0.3
4) Widowed	4	0.2
5) Separated	5	0.2
7) Inapplicable	469	23.1
Total	2033	100.0

24) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC380)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	447	22.0
1) 1	60	3.0
2) 2	80	3.9
3) 3	74	3.6
4) 4	83	4.1
5) 5	63	3.1
6) 6	70	3.4
7) 7	64	3.1
8) 8	73	3.6
9) 9	78	3.8
10) 10	86	4.2
11) 11	100	4.9
12) 12	149	7.3
13) 13	50	2.5
14) 14	39	1.9
15) 15	13	0.6
16) 16	26	1.3
17) 17	4	0.2
18) 18	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	469	23.1
98) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

25) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL480)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	1064	52.3
2) Relative	21	1.0
3) Other	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	947	46.6
Total	2033	100.0

26) Is this a male or female? (SEX480)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	538	26.5
2) Female	546	26.9
7) Inapplicable	947	46.6
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

27) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE480)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	50.49	43.87

28) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT480)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	11	0.5
2) Never married	1067	52.5
3) Divorced	3	0.1
4) Widowed	5	0.2
7) Inapplicable	947	46.6
Total	2033	100.0

29) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC480)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	386	19.0
1) 1	61	3.0
2) 2	55	2.7
3) 3	47	2.3
4) 4	64	3.1
5) 5	51	2.5
6) 6	58	2.9
7) 7	54	2.7
8) 8	60	3.0
9) 9	59	2.9
10) 10	46	2.3
11) 11	47	2.3
12) 12	63	3.1
13) 13	17	0.8
14) 14	10	0.5
15) 15	4	0.2
16) 16	2	0.1
17) 17	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	947	46.6
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

30) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL580)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	434	21.3
2) Relative	28	1.4
3) Other	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1567	77.1
Total	2033	100.0

31) Is this a male or female? (SEX580)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	226	11.1
2) Female	240	11.8
7) Inapplicable	1567	77.1
Total	2033	100.0

32) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE580)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	77.14	36.82

33) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT580)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	16	0.8
2) Never married	443	21.8
3) Divorced	1	0.0
4) Widowed	5	0.2
5) Separated	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	1567	77.1
Total	2033	100.0

34) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC580)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	180	8.9
1) 1	20	1.0
2) 2	24	1.2
3) 3	26	1.3
4) 4	30	1.5
5) 5	30	1.5
6) 6	32	1.6
7) 7	15	0.7
8) 8	19	0.9
9) 9	17	0.8
10) 10	21	1.0
11) 11	16	0.8
12) 12	21	1.0
13) 13	6	0.3
14) 14	2	0.1
15) 15	1	0.0
16) 16	1	0.0
18) 18	2	0.1
19) 19	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1567	77.1
98) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

35) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL680)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	141	6.9
2) Relative	18	0.9
3) Other	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1872	92.1
Total	2033	100.0

36) Is this a male or female? (SEX680)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	81	4.0
2) Female	80	3.9
7) Inapplicable	1872	92.1
Total	2033	100.0

37) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE680)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	90.12	23.68

38) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT680)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	6	0.3
2) Never married	152	7.5
4) Widowed	2	0.1
5) Separated	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	1872	92.1
Total	2033	100.0

39) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC680)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	62	3.0
1) 1	8	0.4
2) 2	11	0.5
3) 3	11	0.5
4) 4	8	0.4
5) 5	9	0.4
6) 6	7	0.3
7) 7	8	0.4
8) 8	7	0.3
9) 9	8	0.4
10) 10	8	0.4
11) 11	3	0.1
12) 12	7	0.3
14) 14	3	0.1
18) 18	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1872	92.1
Total	2033	100.0

40) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL780)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	53	2.6
2) Relative	8	0.4
3) Other	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1970	96.9
Total	2033	100.0

41) Is this a male or female? (SEX780)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	31	1.5
2) Female	32	1.6
7) Inapplicable	1970	96.9
Total	2033	100.0

42) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE780)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	4	0.2
1) 1	5	0.2
2) 2	2	0.1
3) 3	2	0.1
4) 4	2	0.1
5) 5	4	0.2
6) 6	4	0.2
7) 7	3	0.1
8) 8	5	0.2
9) 9	6	0.3
10) 10	8	0.4
13) 13	5	0.2
14) 14	3	0.1
15) 15	2	0.1
18) 18	1	0.0
19) 19	2	0.1
20) 20	1	0.0
22) 22	1	0.0
25) 25	1	0.0
27) 27	1	0.0
55) 55	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1970	96.9
Total	2033	100.0

43) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT780)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	2	0.1
2) Never married	61	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1970	96.9
Total	2033	100.0

44) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC780)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	22	1.1
1) 1	5	0.2
2) 2	5	0.2
3) 3	4	0.2
4) 4	7	0.3
5) 5	3	0.1
6) 6	2	0.1
7) 7	3	0.1
8) 8	3	0.1
9) 9	2	0.1
10) 10	1	0.0
12) 12	4	0.2
13) 13	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1970	96.9
Total	2033	100.0

45) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL880)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	18	0.9
2) Relative	5	0.2
3) Other	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2009	98.8
Total	2033	100.0

46) Is this a male or female? (SEX880)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	12	0.6
2) Female	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	2009	98.8
Total	2033	100.0

47) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE880)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.0
3) 3	3	0.1
4) 4	2	0.1
5) 5	2	0.1
7) 7	5	0.2
8) 8	2	0.1
11) 11	2	0.1
12) 12	1	0.0
15) 15	2	0.1
16) 16	1	0.0
17) 17	1	0.0
32) 32	1	0.0
88) 88	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2009	98.8
Total	2033	100.0

48) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT880)

	TOTAL	%
2) Never married	22	1.1
3) Divorced	1	0.0
4) Widowed	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2009	98.8
Total	2033	100.0

49) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC880)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	9	0.4
1) 1	3	0.1
2) 2	2	0.1
3) 3	1	0.0
5) 5	3	0.1
6) 6	1	0.0
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	1	0.0
9) 9	2	0.1
11) 11	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2009	98.8
Total	2033	100.0

50) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL980)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	5	0.2
2) Relative	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2026	99.7
Total	2033	100.0

51) Is this a male or female? (SEX980)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	4	0.2
2) Female	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2026	99.7
Total	2033	100.0

52) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE980)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	0.0
2) 2	1	0.0
3) 3	1	0.0
4) 4	1	0.0
5) 5	1	0.0
14) 14	1	0.0
26) 26	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2026	99.7
Total	2033	100.0

53) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT980)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1	0.0
2) Never married	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	2026	99.7
Total	2033	100.0

54) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC980)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	5	0.2
7) 7	1	0.0
15) 15	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2026	99.7
Total	2033	100.0

55) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. [List respondent, spouse, children oldest to youngest, other relatives, non-relatives.] How is this person related to the respondent? (REL1080)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	1	0.0
2) Relative	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2031	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

56) Is this a male or female? (SEX1080)

	TOTAL	%
2) Female	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2031	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

57) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE1080)

	TOTAL	%
12) 12	1	0.0
21) 21	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2031	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

58) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTL1080)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1	0.0
2) Never married	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2031	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

59) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC1080)

	TOTAL	%
5) 5	1	0.0
12) 12	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2031	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

60) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (URBAN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Town or city	1563	76.9
2) Farm	86	4.2
3) Open country	383	18.8
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

61) Here are some statements about life in general and I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (INT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	438	21.5
2) Agree	1354	66.6
3) Disagree	216	10.6
4) Strongly disagree	18	0.9
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

62) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (EXPECT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	353	17.4
2) Agree	1274	62.7
3) Disagree	349	17.2
4) Strongly disagree	30	1.5
8) Don't know	27	1.3
Total	2033	100.0

63) When I think about the things I really want to achieve in life, I'm worried I don't have enough years left to get them done. (ACHIEV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	130	6.4
2) Agree	518	25.5
3) Disagree	1106	54.4
4) Strongly disagree	252	12.4
8) Don't know	27	1.3
Total	2033	100.0

64) Sometimes I feel that I don't have enough control over the direction my life is taking. (NOCONT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	113	5.6
2) Agree	660	32.5
3) Disagree	1040	51.2
4) Strongly disagree	199	9.8
8) Don't know	21	1.0
Total	2033	100.0

65) Next, we have a few questions about your marital history. How many times have you been married? (NOMARR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once	1731	85.1
2) Twice	262	12.9
3) Three or more	40	2.0
Total	2033	100.0

66) Age at first marriage (AGE1M80)

	TOTAL	%
14) 14	10	0.5
15) 15	15	0.7
16) 16	53	2.6
17) 17	113	5.6
18) 18	238	11.7
19) 19	278	13.7
20) 20	254	12.5
21) 21	293	14.4
22) 22	184	9.1
23) 23	163	8.0
24) 24	116	5.7
25) 25	106	5.2
26) 26	61	3.0
27) 27	40	2.0
28) 28	38	1.9
29) 29	24	1.2
30) 30	17	0.8
31) 31	4	0.2
32) 32	10	0.5
33) 33	5	0.2
35) 35	7	0.3
36) 36	2	0.1
39) 39	1	0.0
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

67) First marriage intact? (M1INT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1731	85.1
2) No	302	14.9
Total	2033	100.0

68) Reason for ending first marriage (RSNE180)

	TOTAL	%
1) Death	19	0.9
2) Divorce	279	13.7
3) Separation	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1731	85.1
Total	2033	100.0

69) Age when first marriage ended (GE1ME80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	86.60	25.24

70) Age at second marriage (AGE2M80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	87.06	24.02

71) Second marriage intact? (M2INT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	262	12.9
2) No	40	2.0
7) Inapplicable	1731	85.1
Total	2033	100.0

72) Reason for ending second marriage (RSNE280)

	TOTAL	%
1) Death	2	0.1
2) Divorce	38	1.9
7) Inapplicable	1993	98.0
Total	2033	100.0

73) Age when second marriage ended (GE2ME80)

	TOTAL	%
20) 20	1	0.0
21) 21	1	0.0
22) 22	1	0.0
23) 23	2	0.1
25) 25	4	0.2
26) 26	3	0.1
27) 27	3	0.1
28) 28	1	0.0
29) 29	2	0.1
30) 30	3	0.1
31) 31	2	0.1
32) 32	5	0.2
33) 33	1	0.0
35) 35	2	0.1
37) 37	2	0.1
38) 38	2	0.1
39) 39	1	0.0
40) 40	1	0.0
44) 44	1	0.0
45) 45	1	0.0
50) 50	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1993	98.0
Total	2033	100.0

74) Age at third marriage (AGE3M80)

	TOTAL	%
22) 22	2	0.1
24) 24	2	0.1
25) 25	1	0.0
27) 27	4	0.2
28) 28	4	0.2
29) 29	2	0.1
30) 30	2	0.1
32) 32	3	0.1
33) 33	3	0.1
34) 34	1	0.0
35) 35	1	0.0
36) 36	1	0.0
38) 38	3	0.1
39) 39	2	0.1
40) 40	2	0.1
41) 41	2	0.1
42) 42	1	0.0
45) 45	1	0.0
47) 47	1	0.0
49) 49	1	0.0
53) 53	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1993	98.0
Total	2033	100.0

75) Third marriage intact? (M3INT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	1.8
2) No	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1993	98.0
Total	2033	100.0

76) Reason for ending third marriage (RSNE380)

	TOTAL	%
2) Divorce	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

77) Age when third marriage ended (AGE3ME80)

	TOTAL	%
25) 25	1	0.0
28) 28	1	0.0
33) 33	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

78) Age at fourth marriage (AGE4M80)

	TOTAL	%
27) 27	1	0.0
33) 33	1	0.0
41) 41	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

79) How many times has your (husband/wife) been married? (SPNOMR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once	1738	85.5
2) Twice	268	13.2
3) Three or more	26	1.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

80) Spouse's age at first marriage (SPAG1M80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	22.69	9.19

81) Spouse's first marriage intact? (SPMINT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1738	85.5
2) No	294	14.5
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

82) Reason spouse's first marriage ended (RSPND180)

	TOTAL	%
1) Death	17	0.8
2) Divorce	274	13.5
3) Separation	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1739	85.5
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

83) Age when spouse's first marriage ended (SPAGE180)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	88.05	23.36

84) Spouse's age at second marriage (SPAGE280)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	87.67	23.19

85) Spouse's second marriage intact? (SPM2IN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	268	13.2
2) No	26	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1739	85.5
Total	2033	100.0

86) Reason spouse's second marriage ended (RSPND280)

	TOTAL	%
1) Death	3	0.1
2) Divorce	23	1.1
7) Inapplicable	2007	98.7
Total	2033	100.0

87) Age when spouse's second marriage ended (SPAGE380)

	TOTAL	%
23) 23	1	0.0
24) 24	2	0.1
25) 25	1	0.0
27) 27	1	0.0
28) 28	2	0.1
30) 30	5	0.2
36) 36	1	0.0
37) 37	1	0.0
38) 38	2	0.1
40) 40	1	0.0
42) 42	1	0.0
48) 48	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2007	98.7
98) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

88) Spouse's age at third marriage (SPAG480)

	TOTAL	%
24) 24	1	0.0
26) 26	3	0.1
27) 27	1	0.0
28) 28	1	0.0
30) 30	4	0.2
31) 31	2	0.1
32) 32	2	0.1
34) 34	1	0.0
35) 35	1	0.0
36) 36	1	0.0
38) 38	2	0.1
39) 39	1	0.0
42) 42	2	0.1
44) 44	1	0.0
45) 45	1	0.0
49) 49	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	2007	98.7
Total	2033	100.0

89) Spouse's third marriage intact? (SPM3IN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	1.1
2) No	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2007	98.7
Total	2033	100.0

90) Reason spouse's third marriage ended (RSPND380)

	TOTAL	%
1) Death	1	0.0
2) Divorce	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

91) Age when spouse's third marriage ended (SPAGE580)

	TOTAL	%
30) 30	1	0.0
40) 40	1	0.0
42) 42	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

92) Age at spouse's fourth marriage (SPAG680)

	TOTAL	%
41) 41	2	0.1
44) 44	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Total	2033	100.0

93) Did you know your (husband/wife) before you were aged twelve? (KNSP1280)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	121	6.0
2) No	1912	94.0
Total	2033	100.0

94) Did you talk with each other in school? (TLKSCH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	60	3.0
2) No	60	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1912	94.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

95) How much did you play together when you were children? (PLYCHD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	20	1.0
2) Occasionally	16	0.8
3) Seldom	22	1.1
4) Never	62	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1912	94.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

96) How many months did you go with your (husband/wife) before you got married? (MTHBMR80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	22.68	18.30

97) Did you live with your (husband/wife) before you got married? (LVBMR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	330	16.2
2) No	1698	83.5
9) Refused	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

98) When you first got married, were either of your parents unhappy with your choice of a (husband/wife)? (PRHPPY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	309	15.2
2) Neutral	25	1.2
3) No	1644	80.9
4) No parents	37	1.8
8) Don't know	18	0.9
Total	2033	100.0

99) How about now, how well do your parents and your (husband/wife) get along very well, pretty well, or not too well? (PARALG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	1405	69.1
2) Pretty well	389	19.1
3) Not too well	54	2.7
4) No parents	175	8.6
8) Don't know	10	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

100) When you first got married, were either of your in-laws unhappy about the marriage? (INLUNH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	301	14.8
2) Neutral	23	1.1
3) No	1649	81.1
4) No in-laws	35	1.7
8) Don't know	25	1.2
Total	2033	100.0

101) How about now, how well do you and your in-laws get along very well, pretty well, or not too well? (INLALG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	1324	65.1
2) Pretty well	421	20.7
3) Not too well	79	3.9
4) No in-laws	143	7.0
7) Inapplicable	60	3.0
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

102) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (NUMCHD80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	348	17.2
1) 1	377	18.6
2) 2	616	30.4
3) 3	373	18.4
4) 4	165	8.1
5) 5	73	3.6
6) 6	39	1.9
7) 7	12	0.6
8) 8	12	0.6
9) 9	4	0.2
10) 10	5	0.2
11) 11	2	0.1
14) 14	1	0.0
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Missing	5
Total	2028	100.0

103) How many children have you had in this marriage? (CHMAR80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	115	5.7
1) 1	67	3.3
2) 2	51	2.5
3) 3	14	0.7
4) 4	6	0.3
5) 5	1	0.0
6) 6	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1769	87.4
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

104) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (CHD3YR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	442	21.7
2) No	887	43.6
7) Inapplicable	624	30.7
8) Don't know	72	3.5
9) Refused	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

105) (Are you/is your wife) pregnant now? (WFPREG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	111	5.5
2) No	320	15.7
7) Inapplicable	1591	78.3
8) Don't know	10	0.5
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

106) If you could (have/have had) exactly the number of children you (want/wanted), what number would that be? (CHDESR80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	66	3.2
1) 1	122	6.0
2) 2	854	42.0
3) 3	442	21.8
4) 4	281	13.8
5) 5	78	3.8
6) 6	75	3.7
7) 7	16	0.8
8) 8	15	0.7
9) 9	2	0.1
10) 10	7	0.3
11) 11	2	0.1
12) 12	12	0.6
14) 14	2	0.1
15) 15	2	0.1
20) 20	1	0.0
98) Don't know	52	2.6
99) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	2
Total	2031	100.0

107) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RRLG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant	1165	57.3
2) Catholic	565	27.8
3) Jewish	46	2.3
4) None	135	6.6
5) Other	117	5.8
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

108) What specific denomination is that, if any? [Interviewer's note: Probe for full name.] (RDEN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant	844	41.5
2) Other	314	15.4
7) Inapplicable	868	42.7
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

109) Does your (husband/wife) have the same religious preference? (SPRLG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	433	21.3
2) Yes	1592	78.3
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

110) What specific denomination is that, if any? [Interviewer's note: Probe for full name.] (SPDEN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant	181	8.9
2) Other	244	12.0
7) Inapplicable	1600	78.7
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

111) How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? (FRQCH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Weekly or more	673	33.1
2) Once monthly+	355	17.5
3) Several times per year	446	21.9
4) Less than once yearly	559	27.5
Total	2033	100.0

112) In general, how much would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life - very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or none? (RLINF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very much	659	32.4
2) Quite a bit	521	25.6
3) Some	493	24.2
4) A Little	222	10.9
5) None	130	6.4
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

113) And how about your (husband/wife)? (SRLINF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very much	581	28.6
2) Quite a bit	462	22.7
3) Some	514	25.3
4) A Little	268	13.2
5) None	160	7.9
8) Don't know	47	2.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

114) When you started going together, was your religious preference the same as your (husband's/wife's)? (SAMREL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1138	56.0
2) No	888	43.7
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

115) I am now going to ask a few questions about the kind of housing you live in. Is it a . . . [Interviewer's note: Read List] (TYPHSE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single-family	1606	79.0
2) Duplex	84	4.1
3) Town, row house	66	3.2
4) Apartment	167	8.2
5) Mobile	101	5.0
6) Other	9	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

116) Not counting bathrooms, hallways, or an unfinished basement, how many rooms do you have in your household? (RMHHD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	0.0
2) 2	15	0.7
3) 3	76	3.7
4) 4	227	11.2
5) 5	419	20.6
6) 6	468	23.0
7) 7	375	18.4
8) 8	234	11.5
9) 9	112	5.5
10) 10	54	2.7
11) 11	21	1.0
12) 12	18	0.9
13) 13	4	0.2
14) 14	3	0.1
16) 16	1	0.0
18) 18	1	0.0
20) 20	1	0.0
98) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

117) Are you buying your home, renting it, or do you own it outright? (OWNHM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	334	16.4
2) Buying	1226	60.3
3) Rent	436	21.4
4) Other	37	1.8
Total	2033	100.0

118) In what year did you buy your home? (YRHM80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	78.69	11.63

119) What would you estimate the dollar value of your house would be on the housing market today? (VALHM80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	334,060.28	420,113.57

120) What race do you consider yourself? [Interviewer's note: Use categories as probes if necessary.] (RSPRAC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1789	88.0
2) Hispanic	106	5.2
3) Black	98	4.8
4) Other	37	1.8
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

121) What was the highest year of schooling obtained by your father? (FTHSCH80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	20.58	27.71

122) What was the highest year of schooling he (father-in law) obtained? [Interviewer's note: If uncertain, request a guess. (FINSCH80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	35.83	39.23

123) When you were growing up, how much of the time did your mother work outside the home? Would you say all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, less than half of the time, or never? (MOMWRK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All the time	217	10.7
2) Most of time	223	11.0
3) About half	228	11.2
4) Less than half	358	17.6
5) Never	993	48.8
7) Inapplicable	1	0.0
8) Don't know	13	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

124) Was this usually part-time or full-time work? (MWKTIM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part-time	352	17.3
2) Full-time	666	32.8
7) Inapplicable	1007	49.5
8) Don't know	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

125) What was the highest year of schooling obtained by your mother? (MOMSCH80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	21	1.0
1) 1	3	0.1
2) 2	9	0.4
3) 3	15	0.7
4) 4	24	1.2
5) 5	25	1.2
6) 6	69	3.4
7) 7	50	2.5
8) 8	228	11.2
9) 9	76	3.7
10) 10	115	5.7
11) 11	98	4.8
12) 12	749	36.9
13) 13	62	3.1
14) 14	122	6.0
15) 15	40	2.0
16) 16	129	6.4
17) 17	13	0.6
18) 18	26	1.3
19) 19	2	0.1
20) 20	5	0.2
21) 21	1	0.0
98) Don't know	147	7.2
Missing	4
Total	2029	100.0

126) What about your mother-in-law, did she work outside the house when your spouse was growing up? Would you say all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, less than half of the time, or never? (SPMWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All the time	246	12.1
2) Most of time	252	12.4
3) About half	218	10.7
4) Less than half	209	10.3
5) Never	1028	50.6
7) Inapplicable	1	0.0
8) Don't know	79	3.9
Total	2033	100.0

127) Was this usually part-time or full-time work? (SPMTM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part-time	283	13.9
2) Full-time	624	30.7
7) Inapplicable	1108	54.5
8) Don't know	18	0.9
Total	2033	100.0

128) What was the highest year of schooling obtained by your mother-in-law? [Interviewer's note: Request a guess if don't know.] (SPMSCH80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	19	0.9
1) 1	2	0.1
2) 2	5	0.2
3) 3	15	0.7
4) 4	13	0.6
5) 5	14	0.7
6) 6	46	2.3
7) 7	25	1.2
8) 8	172	8.5
9) 9	38	1.9
10) 10	72	3.5
11) 11	52	2.6
12) 12	815	40.1
13) 13	42	2.1
14) 14	76	3.7
15) 15	18	0.9
16) 16	116	5.7
17) 17	8	0.4
18) 18	24	1.2
20) 20	3	0.1
98) Don't know	457	22.5
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

129) We would like to know about (your husband's/your) present job. Last week (was your husband/were you) working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (HUSWRK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	1836	90.3
2) Part-time	61	3.0
3) Temporarily laid-off	39	1.9
4) Unemployed	47	2.3
5) Retired	13	0.6
6) In school	19	0.9
7) Keeping house	1	0.0
8) Other	17	0.8
Total	2033	100.0

130) Thinking about the people (he/you) work(s) most closely with, how many of them are men? Would you say all of them, most of them, about half of them, less than half of them, or none of them? (MENCOL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All	591	29.1
2) Most	891	43.8
3) Half	258	12.7
4) Less than half	145	7.1
5) None	40	2.0
7) Inapplicable	99	4.9
8) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

131) During the average week, how many hours (does he/do you) work, counting overtime, travel to work, and work done for the job at home? (HRSWRK80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	54.41	16.04

132) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (HJBHRS80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1109	54.5
2) No	826	40.6
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

133) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Shift work (HJBSHF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	370	18.2
2) No	1563	76.9
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

134) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (HJEVN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	680	33.4
2) No	1253	61.6
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

135) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (HJBTRP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	675	33.2
2) No	1258	61.9
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

136) How much does (your husband's/your) job interfere with your family life? Would you say a lot, somewhat, not too much, or not at all? (HJBFAM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	199	9.8
2) Somewhat	385	18.9
3) Not too much	620	30.5
4) Not at all	728	35.8
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

137) On the whole, how satisfied (is your husband/are you) with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (HJBSAT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	911	44.8
2) Moderately	719	35.4
3) Little dissatisfied	206	10.1
4) Very dissatisfied	94	4.6
7) Inapplicable	97	4.8
8) Don't know	5	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

138) Was there ever a time in your marriage when (your husband/you) did not have a job and could not bring money into the family for one month or longer? (HSUPPT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	627	30.8
2) No	1402	69.0
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

139) Did this occur in the last three years? [Asked after HSUPPT80] (HSP3YR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	270	13.3
2) No	356	17.5
7) Inapplicable	1406	69.2
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

140) (Where you/Was your wife) working for pay in the year before you got married? (WWKB480)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1550	76.2
2) No	479	23.6
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

141) Since you got married, (have you/has she) ever worked for pay? (WWKAFT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1785	87.8
2) No	248	12.2
Total	2033	100.0

142) How much of the time since you got married (have you/has she) held a job for pay? Would you say all of the time, most of the time, about half of the time, less than half of the time, or hardly any time at all? (WWKTIM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All the time	397	19.5
2) Most time	399	19.6
3) Half time	267	13.1
4) Less than half	358	17.6
5) Hardly any time	364	17.9
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
Total	2033	100.0

143) (Were you/Was she) working at the start of your marriage? (WWKSTR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1291	63.5
2) No	494	24.3
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
Total	2033	100.0

144) Now I want to read you some reasons why people work. Please tell me how important each is as a reason why (you have/your wife has) worked during the time of your marriage. The first reason is "because (your/her) earnings are necessary to make ends meet." Would you say this is a very important, pretty important, not very important, or not important at all reason for (you/your wife) (WWKND80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	656	32.3
2) Pretty important	522	25.7
3) Not very important	341	16.8
4) Not important at all	262	12.9
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

145) To have enough money to get some of the better things? (WWKBTR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	442	21.7
2) Pretty important	693	34.1
3) Not very important	432	21.2
4) Not important at all	212	10.4
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	5	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

146) (You/She) wanted a career? (WWKCAR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	365	18.0
2) Pretty important	358	17.6
3) Not very important	505	24.8
4) Not important at all	547	26.9
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	10	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

147) For a feeling of accomplishment? (WWKACP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	598	29.4
2) Pretty important	660	32.5
3) Not very important	277	13.6
4) Not important at all	237	11.7
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	13	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

148) To "get away from the family or children"? (WWKGTY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	51	2.5
2) Pretty important	142	7.0
3) Not very important	425	20.9
4) Not important at all	1152	56.7
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	15	0.7
Total	2033	100.0

149) (You don't/She doesn't) like staying home? (WWKNTH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	189	9.3
2) Pretty important	295	14.5
3) Not very important	467	23.0
4) Not important at all	821	40.4
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	13	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

150) (You like/She likes) the contact with people? (WWKCNT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	805	39.6
2) Pretty important	674	33.2
3) Not very important	186	9.1
4) Not important at all	116	5.7
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

151) To make (you/her) more "financially independent"? (WWKMNY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Important	381	18.7
2) Pretty Important	461	22.7
3) Not very Important	482	23.7
4) Not Important at all	450	22.1
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
8) Don't know	11	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

152) (Are you/Is your wife) working for pay right now? (WWKPYN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1197	58.9
2) No	588	28.9
7) Inapplicable	248	12.2
Total	2033	100.0

153) Is this job associated with (your husband's/yours) in any way for example, a family-owned business or farm or work for the same firm? (WHJOB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes-family	49	2.4
2) Yes-same firm	68	3.3
3) No	1079	53.1
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

154) Is this a full-time or part-time job? (WWKTM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full time	847	41.7
2) Part time	347	17.1
3) Both	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
Total	2033	100.0

155) Does the job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (WJBIHR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	387	19.0
2) No	810	39.8
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
Total	2033	100.0

156) Does the job involve any of the following? Shift work (WJBSHF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	179	8.8
2) No	1017	50.0
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

157) Does the job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (WJEVNG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	286	14.1
2) No	910	44.8
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

158) Does the job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (WJBTRP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	111	5.5
2) No	1085	53.4
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

159) Does the job involve any of the following? Regular periods of a month or more of not working (WJBNWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	196	9.6
2) No	997	49.0
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

160) During the average work week, how many hours does the job involve? Please include overtime hours averaged, travel to and from work, and work for the job that was done at home. (WJBHRS80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	62.57	30.65

161) How many of these hours are spent away from home? (WJBWY80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2032	60.90	32.36

162) On the whole, how satisfied (are you/is your wife) with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WJBSAT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	558	27.4
2) Moderately satisfied	484	23.8
3) A little dissatisfied	121	6.0
4) Very dissatisfied	33	1.6
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

163) How long (have you/has she) had this job? (WFJBMT80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	63.87	38.05

164) Thinking about the people (you work/your wife works) most closely with, how many of them are women? Would you say all of them, most of them, about half of them, less than half of them, or none of them? (WJWMN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All	211	10.4
2) Most	523	25.7
3) Half	257	12.6
4) Less than half	131	6.4
5) None	68	3.3
7) Inapplicable	837	41.2
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

165) Taking all things together, how would you say that (your/your wife's) working has affected the quality of your marriage? Has it greatly increased it, increased it, decreased it, or greatly decreased it? (WMARQL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatly increased	127	6.2
2) Increased	598	29.4
3) Decreased	66	3.2
4) Greatly decreased	7	0.3
5) No change	392	19.3
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

166) How (does your husband/do you) generally feel about (your/your wife's) working? (Does he/Do you) strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (RWFWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	401	19.7
2) Approve	659	32.4
3) Neutral	63	3.1
4) Disapprove	59	2.9
5) Strongly disapprove	13	0.6
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

167) Do any of the following aspects of (your/your wife's) job cause (your husband/you) concern? IF YES, ASK: Is this a serious concern? Coming home crabby or irritable? (WJBCNA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	87	4.3
2) Not too serious	317	15.6
3) No concern	789	38.8
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

168) Not having time to do all the things (you/she) should do for (him/you)? (WJBCNB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	64	3.1
2) Not too serious	174	8.6
3) No concern	958	47.1
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

169) Having time to take care of the house? (WJBCNC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	60	3.0
2) Not too serious	166	8.2
3) No concern	969	47.7
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

170) Meeting too many men? (WJBCND80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	19	0.9
2) Not too serious	50	2.5
3) No concern	1126	55.4
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

171) Not having time to do things together? (WJBCNE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	84	4.1
2) Not too serious	181	8.9
3) No concern	930	45.7
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

172) Taking proper care of the children? (WJBCNF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Serious	25	1.2
2) Not too serious	41	2.0
3) No concern	720	35.4
7) Inapplicable	1247	61.3
Total	2033	100.0

173) Was there any time in the last three years when your family had to rely primarily on (your/your wife's) income because (your husband was/you were) not bringing in enough money? (LS3YRA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	203	10.0
2) No	992	48.8
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

174) (Within the last three years/Since you got married) has there been a period of six months or longer in which (you/your wife) didn't have a job? (LS3YRB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	323	15.9
2) No	874	43.0
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
Total	2033	100.0

175) How many months ago did (you/she) start working this last time? (LATJBA80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	83.37	31.62

176) Before (you/she) started working this last time, how many months had it been since (you/she) worked? (LATJBB80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	87.85	25.40

177) What caused (you/her) to start working? (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Are there any other reasons? (Continue to probe until there are no more.) Husband suggested that it would be good idea to go to work. (RSNWKA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1710	99.7
Missing	317
Total	1716	100.0

178) Earnings are necessary to make ends meet. (RSNWKB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	105	5.8
7) Inapplicable	1710	94.2
Missing	218
Total	1815	100.0

179) To have enough money to get some of the better things. (RSNWKC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	3.7
7) Inapplicable	1710	96.3
Missing	258
Total	1775	100.0

180) Wanted a career. (RSNWKD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	32	1.8
7) Inapplicable	1710	98.2
Missing	291
Total	1742	100.0

181) For a feeling of accomplishment. (RSNWKE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	52	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1710	97.0
Missing	271
Total	1762	100.0

182) To get away from the family or children. (RSNWKF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1710	98.7
Missing	301
Total	1732	100.0

183) Doesn't like staying home. (RSNWKG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	59	3.3
7) Inapplicable	1710	96.7
Missing	264
Total	1769	100.0

184) Likes the contact with people. (RSNWKH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	2.9
7) Inapplicable	1710	97.1
Missing	272
Total	1761	100.0

185) To be more financially independent. (RSNWKI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1710	98.9
Missing	304
Total	1729	100.0

186) Other (Specify) (RSNWKJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	138	7.5
7) Inapplicable	1710	92.5
Missing	185
Total	1848	100.0

187) (Have you/Has your wife) changed from part-time to full-time work (since you got married, within the last 3 years, since you/she last started to work)? (WFCHGE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	111	5.5
2) No	1085	53.4
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

188) How long ago was that? (LNGWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	6	0.3
2) 2	3	0.1
3) 3	3	0.1
4) 4	1	0.0
5) 5	4	0.2
6) 6	5	0.2
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	8	0.4
9) 9	2	0.1
10) 10	4	0.2
12) 12	22	1.1
13) 13	1	0.0
18) 18	7	0.3
24) 24	24	1.2
30) 30	10	0.5
34) 34	2	0.1
36) 36	7	0.3
97) Inapplicable	1922	94.5
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

189) What caused (you/her) to change to full-time (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Are there any other reasons? (Continue to probe until there are no more.) Got a different job (WFCHA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	1.7
7) Inapplicable	1922	98.3
Missing	77
Total	1956	100.0

190) Employer shifted her to another job (WFCHB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.4
Missing	100
Total	1933	100.0

191) Husband suggested that it would be a good idea to work extra hours (WFCHC80)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1922	100.0
Missing	111
Total	1922	100.0

192) Extra earnings are necessary to make ends meet (WFCHD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1922	98.9
Missing	89
Total	1944	100.0

193) To have extra money to get some of the better things (WFCHE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	0.7
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.3
Missing	97
Total	1936	100.0

194) Wanted a career (WFCHF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.8
Missing	108
Total	1925	100.0

195) For a feeling of accomplishment (WFCHG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.7
Missing	105
Total	1928	100.0

196) To get away from the family or children more (WFCHH80)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1922	100.0
Missing	111
Total	1922	100.0

197) Doesn't like staying at home (WFCHI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.8
Missing	108
Total	1925	100.0

198) Likes the contact with people (WFCHJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.9
Missing	110
Total	1923	100.0

199) To be more financially independent (WFCHK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1922	99.7
Missing	106
Total	1927	100.0

200) Other (Specify) (WFCHL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	53	2.7
7) Inapplicable	1922	97.3
Missing	58
Total	1975	100.0

201) How about a change from full-time to part-time work? (WFPTM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	74	3.6
2) No	1122	55.2
7) Inapplicable	836	41.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

202) Wife changed to part-time: How long ago was that? (WFTMA80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	4	0.2
1) 1	9	0.4
2) 2	6	0.3
3) 3	5	0.2
4) 4	1	0.0
6) 6	6	0.3
7) 7	3	0.1
8) 8	1	0.0
9) 9	3	0.1
10) 10	1	0.0
12) 12	11	0.5
13) 13	2	0.1
14) 14	3	0.1
17) 17	2	0.1
18) 18	2	0.1
24) 24	8	0.4
26) 26	1	0.0
30) 30	1	0.0
31) 31	1	0.0
32) 32	1	0.0
36) 36	3	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1959	96.4
Total	2033	100.0

203) What caused (you/her) to change to part-time? (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Are there any other reasons? (Continue to probe until there are no more.) Got a different job (WFTMB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.2
Missing	59
Total	1974	100.0

204) Employer cut hours down (WFTMC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.9
Missing	72
Total	1961	100.0

205) To have or to take care of children (WFTMD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.5
7) Inapplicable	1959	98.5
Missing	44
Total	1989	100.0

206) Job was causing strains on the family or marriage (WFTME80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.9
Missing	73
Total	1960	100.0

207) Husband did not want her to work so much (WFTMF80)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1959	100.0
Missing	74
Total	1959	100.0

208) Wanted to spend more time at home (WFTMG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	8	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.6
Missing	66
Total	1967	100.0

209) Laid off or on strike (WFTMH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.9
Missing	73
Total	1960	100.0

210) Couldn't stand the job any more (WFTMI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1959	99.9
Missing	73
Total	1960	100.0

211) Other (Specify) (WFTMJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	1.6
7) Inapplicable	1959	98.4
Missing	43
Total	1990	100.0

212) What was the last year that (you/your wife) worked? (WFTMK80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	90.59	10.65

213) How many months ago was that? (WFSTWK80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	83.51	31.09

214) What caused (you/her) to stop working? (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Ask: Are there any others? (Continue probing until not more.) To have or take care of children (WFSTA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	151	8.2
7) Inapplicable	1698	91.8
Missing	184
Total	1849	100.0

215) Job was causing strains on the family or marriage (WFSTB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1698	99.5
Missing	326
Total	1707	100.0

216) Husband didn't want her to work anymore (WFSTC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1698	99.5
Missing	326
Total	1707	100.0

217) Wanted to spend more time at home (WFSTD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1698	98.7
Missing	313
Total	1720	100.0

218) Was laid off or on strike (WFSTE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	27	1.6
7) Inapplicable	1698	98.4
Missing	308
Total	1725	100.0

219) Couldn't stand the job any more (WFSTF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1698	98.7
Missing	312
Total	1721	100.0

220) Other (Specify) (WFSTG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	161	8.7
7) Inapplicable	1698	91.3
Missing	174
Total	1859	100.0

221) Let me see if I have (your/your wife's) work history right. (Within the last three years/Since you got married) (you have/she has) (Read each item on list that applies and check. If more than one, say: You said the most recent change was [ ]. Is that right?) Stopped working (CHNGA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most recent change	336	21.0
7) Inapplicable	1264	79.0
Missing	433
Total	1600	100.0

222) Started work after absence (CHNGB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most recent change	283	18.3
7) Inapplicable	1264	81.7
Missing	486
Total	1547	100.0

223) Started working more hours (CHNGC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most recent change	101	7.4
7) Inapplicable	1264	92.6
Missing	668
Total	1365	100.0

224) Started working fewer hours (CHNGD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most recent change	49	3.7
7) Inapplicable	1264	96.3
Missing	720
Total	1313	100.0

225) Not changed your employment situation (CHNGE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most recent change	765	75.5
7) Inapplicable	248	24.5
Missing	1020
Total	1013	100.0

226) (Have you/Has your wife) wanted to go (back) to work? (WFWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	366	18.0
2) No	462	22.7
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

227) Why would (you/she) like to go back to work? (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Ask: Are there any other reasons? (Continue to probe until there are no more.) To make ends meet; necessity (WFWKA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	106	6.0
7) Inapplicable	1667	94.0
Missing	260
Total	1773	100.0

228) To get some better or special things (WFWKB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	4.4
7) Inapplicable	1667	95.6
Missing	289
Total	1744	100.0

229) Wants a career (WFWKC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	44	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1667	97.4
Missing	322
Total	1711	100.0

230) Feeling of accomplishment (WFWKD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	3.8
7) Inapplicable	1667	96.2
Missing	301
Total	1732	100.0

231) To get away from house or kids (WFWKE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	54	3.1
7) Inapplicable	1667	96.9
Missing	312
Total	1721	100.0

232) Bored staying home (WFWKF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	90	5.1
7) Inapplicable	1667	94.9
Missing	276
Total	1757	100.0

233) Likes contact with people (WFWKG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	4.4
7) Inapplicable	1667	95.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

234) Make her financially independent (WFWKH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	1.8
7) Inapplicable	1667	98.2
Missing	335
Total	1698	100.0

235) Other (Specify) (WFWKI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	90	5.1
7) Inapplicable	1667	94.9
Missing	276
Total	1757	100.0

236) I'm going to mention a list of reasons why some women don't work. For each reason would you tell me how important it is as a reason why (you aren't/your wife isn't) working? To take care of husband (WFWKJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	247	12.1
2) Pretty important	257	12.6
3) Not very important	329	16.2
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

237) (Husband/You) (disapproves/disapprove) (WFWKK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	111	5.5
2) Pretty important	92	4.5
3) Not very important	628	30.9
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

238) Health prohibits working (WFWKL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	74	3.6
2) Pretty important	48	2.4
3) Not very important	714	35.1
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
Total	2033	100.0

239) Probably no jobs available for (you/her) (WFWKM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	85	4.2
2) Pretty important	64	3.1
3) Not very important	671	33.0
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	16	0.8
Total	2033	100.0

240) To have or take care of children (WFWKN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	529	26.0
2) Pretty important	89	4.4
3) Not very important	212	10.4
7) Inapplicable	1202	59.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

241) If for some unforeseen reason (you/Your wife) had to go to work next week, how difficult do you believe it would be for (you/her) to find a job? Would you say very difficult, pretty difficult, not very difficult, or not difficult? (DIFJB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very difficult	126	6.2
2) Pretty difficult	185	9.1
3) Not very difficult	258	12.7
4) Not difficult at all	262	12.9
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

242) (Do you/Does your wife) have any training or job experience which qualifies (you/her) for a particular kind of job? (WFEXP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	657	32.3
2) No	177	8.7
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

243) What kind of job would this be? (Try to fit into one of these three categories. If uncertain, write detail under "other." Do not read categories.) (WFEXPT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Little training	175	8.6
2) Some training	315	15.5
3) Much training	126	6.2
4) Other	41	2.0
7) Inapplicable	1376	67.7
Total	2033	100.0

244) How would (your husband/you) feel about (you/your wife) going to work full-time now? Would (he/you) strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (HFEELA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	66	3.2
2) Approve	308	15.2
3) Disapprove	272	13.4
4) Strongly Disapprove	167	8.2
7) Inapplicable	1197	58.9
8) Don't know	22	1.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

245) (Has your husband/Have you) suggested to (you/your wife) that it might be a good idea if (you/she) went to work (again)? (HFEELB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	103	5.1
2) No	269	13.2
7) Inapplicable	1659	81.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

246) Why would (he/you) disapprove? (Do not read, but check all that apply.) Ask: Are there any other reasons? (Continue probing until there are no more.) Wife needed to take care of children (HFEELC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	275	14.7
7) Inapplicable	1594	85.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	162
Total	1871	100.0

247) Loss of service - meals, housecleaning, ironing, etc. (HFEELD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	36	2.2
7) Inapplicable	1594	97.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	401
Total	1632	100.0

248) Wife wouldn't make enough to cover costs of child care, transportation, taxes, etc. (HFEELE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	18	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1594	98.8
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	419
Total	1614	100.0

249) Wife should stay at home - non-specific (HFEELF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	114	6.7
7) Inapplicable	1594	93.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	323
Total	1710	100.0

250) Other (Specify) (HFEELG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	122	7.1
7) Inapplicable	1594	92.8
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	315
Total	1718	100.0

251) How would he feel about a part-time job? Strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (HFEELH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	9	0.4
2) Approve	186	9.1
3) Disapprove	161	7.9
4) Strongly disapprove	71	3.5
5) Neutral	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	1599	78.7
8) Don't know	5	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

252) If (you/your wife) had a choice would (you/she) have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (WIFEWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part time	910	44.8
2) Full time	548	27.0
3) Not work	543	26.7
8) Don't know	32	1.6
Total	2033	100.0

253) Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. (Read response as required.) A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children. (WIFTSK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	570	28.0
2) Agree	901	44.3
3) Disagree	420	20.7
4) Strongly disagree	127	6.2
8) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

254) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (HEARN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	223	11.0
2) Agree	562	27.6
3) Disagree	995	48.9
4) Strongly disagree	199	9.8
8) Don't know	53	2.6
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

255) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (HWORRY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	171	8.4
2) Agree	1099	54.1
3) Disagree	608	29.9
4) Strongly disagree	129	6.3
8) Don't know	24	1.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

256) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (SHRCHR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	721	35.5
2) Agree	1115	54.8
3) Disagree	159	7.8
4) Strongly disagree	21	1.0
8) Don't know	17	0.8
Total	2033	100.0

257) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her should not have a job. (WNTWK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	104	5.1
2) Agree	688	33.8
3) Disagree	984	48.4
4) Strongly disagree	164	8.1
8) Don't know	89	4.4
9) Refused	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

258) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (GDRTLN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	282	13.9
2) Agree	919	45.2
3) Disagree	632	31.1
4) Strongly disagree	142	7.0
8) Don't know	58	2.9
Total	2033	100.0

259) Even though a wife works outside the home, the husband should be the main breadwinner and the wife should have the responsibility for the home and children. (HRSPNS80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	151	7.4
2) Agree	786	38.7
3) Disagree	899	44.2
4) Strongly disagree	152	7.5
8) Don't know	44	2.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

260) I am going to make some statements and for each one I would like you to tell me whether it is true for you or not true for you. I never hesitate to go out of my way to help someone in trouble. (VALUEA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1605	78.9
2) Not true	405	19.9
8) Don't know	22	1.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

261) I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (VALUEB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	608	29.9
2) Not true	1414	69.6
8) Don't know	11	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

262) No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener. (VALUEC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1359	66.8
2) Not true	657	32.3
8) Don't know	17	0.8
Total	2033	100.0

263) At times I have really insisted on having things go my own way. (VALUED80)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1549	76.2
2) Not true	477	23.5
8) Don't know	6	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

264) Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (VALUEE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	902	44.4
2) Pretty happy	1046	51.5
3) Not too happy	83	4.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

265) I am going to mention some of the things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me how often you and your spouse do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together - almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (VALUEF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	1613	79.3
2) Usually	211	10.4
3) Occasionally	193	9.5
4) Never	15	0.7
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

266) Go shopping together? [Interviewer's note: Repeat response as necessary.) (VALUEG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	525	25.8
2) Usually	330	16.2
3) Occasionally	954	46.9
4) Never	223	11.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

267) How often do you visit friends together? (VALUEH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	1074	52.8
2) Usually	354	17.4
3) Occasionally	548	27.0
4) Never	57	2.8
Total	2033	100.0

268) Work together on projects around the house? (VALUEI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	850	41.8
2) Usually	466	22.9
3) Occasionally	616	30.3
4) Never	100	4.9
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

269) When you go out - say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie - how often do you do this together? (VALUEJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	1260	62.0
2) Usually	267	13.1
3) Occasionally	404	19.9
4) Never	99	4.9
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

270) If wife had a work change ask: Has the amount of time you and you (husband/wife) spend doing things together changed since (you/your wife) (Work change)? (VALUEK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	233	11.5
2) No	527	25.9
7) Inapplicable	1264	62.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

271) Has it increased or decreased? (FRNDA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased	99	4.9
2) Decreased	133	6.5
7) Inapplicable	1800	88.5
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

272) Are there any people you consider to be very close friends of yours who are not relatives? (FRNDB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1811	89.1
2) No	221	10.9
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

273) How many persons would that be? (FRNDC80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	18.01	30.15

274) How well do your friends get along with your (husband/wife) - very well, pretty well, or not too well? (FRNDD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	1394	68.6
2) Pretty well	374	18.4
3) Not too well	23	1.1
4) Mixed reaction	13	0.6
5) No friends	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	222	10.9
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

275) How many of your close friends are also close friends of your spouse's? (FRNDE80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	16.79	30.66

276) If wife had a work change, ask: Since (you/your wife) (Work change) has there been an increase or decrease in the number of your friends? (FRNDF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased	196	9.6
2) Decreased	67	3.3
3) No change	426	21.0
7) Inapplicable	1340	65.9
9) Refused	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

277) Recently, has your (husband/wife) suggested that you should make new friends? (FRNDG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	213	10.5
2) No	1816	89.3
7) Inapplicable	0	0.0
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

278) Have you recently suggested that your (husband/wife) should make new friends? (FRNDH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	298	14.7
2) Yes	1733	85.2
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

279) Some people are members of different organizations such as church groups, unions, or job-related groups, fraternal or civic groups, or recreation groups like bowling or card clubs. Do you belong to any groups or clubs? (MEMBRA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1064	52.3
2) No	967	47.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

280) How many do you belong to? (MEMBRB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	459	22.6
2) 2	272	13.4
3) 3	185	9.1
4) 4	74	3.6
5) 5	27	1.3
6) 6	25	1.2
7) 7	4	0.2
8) 8	3	0.1
10) 10	10	0.5
12) 12	2	0.1
14) 14	1	0.0
15) 15	1	0.0
20) 20	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	969	47.7
Total	2033	100.0

281) How many of these does your (husband/wife) also belong to? (MEMBRC80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	449	22.1
1) 1	372	18.3
2) 2	143	7.0
3) 3	64	3.1
4) 4	18	0.9
5) 5	14	0.7
6) 6	2	0.1
7) 7	1	0.0
10) 10	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	969	47.7
Total	2033	100.0

282) If wife had work change, ask: Did the number of groups and clubs you share increase or decrease since (you/your wife) (work change)? (MEMBRD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased	46	2.3
2) Decreased	334	16.4
3) No change	20	1.0
7) Inapplicable	1626	80.0
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

283) Since you have been married have you ever taken part in consciousness-raising groups, encounter groups, sensitivity or assertiveness training, or any activities similar to these? (MEMBRE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	250	12.3
2) No	1781	87.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

284) In every family there are a lot of routine tasks that have to be done - cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cleaning up after meals, cooking dinners, etc. How much of this kind of work usually is done by you - all of it, most of it, about half of it, less than half of it, or none of it? (CHOREA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	332	16.3
2) Most of it	630	31.0
3) About half	444	21.8
4) Less than half	540	26.6
5) None of it	86	4.2
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

285) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHOREB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1560	76.7
2) Do more than share	326	16.0
3) Other	142	7.0
8) Don't know	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

286) What about your spouse, does (he/she) think the current arrangement is fair or that (he/she) is doing more than (his/her) share? (CHOREC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1679	82.6
2) Do more than share	234	11.5
3) Other	83	4.1
8) Don't know	36	1.8
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

287) Do you and your (husband/wife) have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (CHORED80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	508	25.0
2) No	1524	75.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

288) If wife had work change, ask: Have these arguments increased or decreased since (you/your wife) (work change)? (CHOREE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased	56	2.8
2) Decreased	61	3.0
3) No change	96	4.7
7) Inapplicable	1819	89.5
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

289) If wife had work change ask: Has the responsibility for doing these household chores changed any since (you/your wife) (work change)? (CHOREF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	347	17.1
2) No	417	20.5
7) Inapplicable	1264	62.2
9) Refused	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

290) Husband does more (CHOREG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	176	9.4
7) Inapplicable	1686	90.5
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	170
Total	1863	100.0

291) Husband does less (CHOREH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	123	6.8
7) Inapplicable	1686	93.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	223
Total	1810	100.0

292) Kids do more (CHOREI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	3.5
7) Inapplicable	1686	96.4
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	284
Total	1749	100.0

293) Make do with less (CHOREJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1686	99.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	340
Total	1693	100.0

294) Others do it (CHOREK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	0.4
2) Wife does more	21	1.2
7) Inapplicable	1686	98.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	316
Total	1717	100.0

295) How much of the looking after children usually is done by you: all of it, most of it, about half of it, less than half of it, or none of it? (CHCARA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	102	5.0
2) Most of it	493	24.2
3) About half	505	24.8
4) Less than half	334	16.4
5) None of it	8	0.4
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

296) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHCARB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1241	61.0
2) Do more than share	151	7.4
3) Other	46	2.3
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

297) What about your spouse, does (he/she) think the current arrangements is fair or that (he/she) is doing more than (his/her) share? (CHCARC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1299	63.9
2) Do more than share	84	4.1
3) Other	51	2.5
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

298) Do you and your (husband/wife) have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share or looking after the children? (CHCARD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	220	10.8
2) No	1221	60.1
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

299) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Have these arguments increased or decreased since (you/your wife) (work change)? (CHCARE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased	29	1.4
2) Decreased	20	1.0
3) No change	53	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1926	94.7
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

300) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Has the responsibility for looking after the children changed any since (you/your wife) (word change)? (CHCARF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	164	8.1
2) No	435	21.4
7) Inapplicable	1421	69.9
8) Don't know	10	0.5
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

301) Husband does more (CHCARG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	84	4.3
7) Inapplicable	1869	95.7
Missing	80
Total	1953	100.0

302) Husband does less (CHCARH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	44	2.3
7) Inapplicable	1869	97.7
Missing	120
Total	1913	100.0

303) Kids do more (CHCARI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	0.9
7) Inapplicable	1869	99.1
Missing	147
Total	1886	100.0

304) Make do with less (CHCARJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1869	99.9
Missing	163
Total	1870	100.0

305) Others do it (CHCARK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Others do it	22	1.2
2) Wife does more	11	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1869	98.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	130
Total	1903	100.0

306) When your spouse is away, would you say you miss (him/her) a great deal, somewhat, or hardly at all? (AWAYA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	1297	63.8
2) Somewhat	554	27.3
3) Hardly at all	77	3.8
4) Never away	99	4.9
8) Don't know	5	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

307) When you stay home all day with your family, how often do you feel tired or irritated? Would you say a lot of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (AWAYB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Lot of the time	85	4.2
2) Some time	800	39.4
3) Hardly ever	896	44.1
4) Never	243	12.0
8) Don't know	9	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

308) Sometimes married people think they would enjoy living apart from their spouse. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (AWAYC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	0.9
2) Often	36	1.8
3) Occasionally	619	30.4
4) Never	1353	66.6
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

309) How about your children. How often do you wish you didn't have to live with them? (AWAYD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	7	0.3
2) Often	18	0.9
3) Occasionally	355	17.5
4) Never	1062	52.2
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

310) Compared to most children, would you say any of your children have given you a lot of problems, some problems, only a few problems, or haven't they given you any problems at all? (CHPROB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	51	2.5
2) Some	224	11.0
3) Only a few	666	32.8
4) None	499	24.5
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

311) Now, I would like you to think a minute about the way decisions are made at your house. Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (DECIDA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1351	66.5
2) No	675	33.2
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

312) What about your spouse - are there any kinds of decisions where (his/her) decision is the final word? (DECIDE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1492	73.4
2) No	534	26.3
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

313) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your spouse more often have the final word or do you? (DECIDB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) I do	512	25.2
2) Spouse does	494	24.3
3) Equal compromise	1014	49.9
7) Inapplicable	0	0.0
8) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

314) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DEIDBB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1862	91.6
2) More or less	66	3.2
3) No	103	5.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

315) If wife had work change, ask: Has the amount of influence you have in family decision-making changed since (you/your wife) (work change)? (DECIDC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	89	4.4
2) No	670	33.0
7) Inapplicable	1264	62.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

316) How often do you disagree with your (husband/wife)? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (DISAGA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	21	1.0
2) Rarely	519	25.5
3) Sometimes	1244	61.2
4) Often	208	10.2
5) Very often	41	2.0
Total	2033	100.0

317) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Has the frequency with which you disagree changed since (you/she) (work change)? (DISAGB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	73	3.6
2) No	681	33.5
7) Inapplicable	1271	62.5
9) Refused	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

318) In what way? (DISAGC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fewer now	33	1.6
2) More now	39	1.9
7) Inapplicable	1960	96.4
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

319) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (DISAGD80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1425	70.2
1) 1	325	16.0
2) 2	173	8.5
3) 3	43	2.1
4) 4	17	0.8
5) 5	11	0.5
6) 6	10	0.5
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	3	0.1
10) 10	6	0.3
12) 12	1	0.0
15) 15	2	0.1
16) 16	2	0.1
50) 50	1	0.0
60) 60	2	0.1
96) 96	1	0.0
98) Don't know	8	0.4
Missing	2
Total	2031	100.0

320) In many households bad feelings and arguments occur from time to time. In many cases people get so angry that they slap, hit, push, kick, or throw things at one another. Has this ever happened between you and your (husband/wife)? (DISAGE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	397	19.5
2) No	1633	80.3
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

321) How many times has it happened over the last three years? (DISAGF80)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	151	7.4
1) 1	99	4.9
2) 2	72	3.5
3) 3	24	1.2
4) 4	17	0.8
5) 5	8	0.4
6) 6	6	0.3
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	1	0.0
10) 10	2	0.1
12) 12	1	0.0
15) 15	1	0.0
20) 20	2	0.1
50) 50	1	0.0
72) 72	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1636	80.5
98) Don't know	10	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

322) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HLTHA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	1033	50.8
2) Good	778	38.3
3) Fair	182	9.0
4) Poor	38	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

323) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	3.2
2) No	151	7.4
7) Inapplicable	1813	89.2
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

324) Do you have any permanent health or physical conditions that restrict your ability to move about or limit you in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (HLTHC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	125	6.1
2) No	1906	93.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

325) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	28	1.4
2) No	95	4.7
7) Inapplicable	1908	93.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

326) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HLTHE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1083	53.3
2) No	950	46.7
Total	2033	100.0

327) Have you felt that way recently? (HLTHF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	376	18.5
2) No	704	34.6
7) Inapplicable	950	46.7
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

328) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (HLTHG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	166	8.2
2) No	210	10.3
7) Inapplicable	1657	81.5
Total	2033	100.0

329) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	159	7.8
2) No	215	10.6
7) Inapplicable	1657	81.5
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

330) In general, would you say your (husband's/wife's) health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HLTHI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	1036	51.0
2) Good	805	39.6
3) Fair	163	8.0
4) Poor	29	1.4
Total	2033	100.0

331) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	56	2.8
2) No	133	6.5
7) Inapplicable	1841	90.6
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

332) Does your (husband/wife) have any permanent health or physical condition that restricts (him/her) ability to move about or limits (him/her) in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (HLTHK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	134	6.6
2) No	1896	93.3
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

333) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	40	2.0
2) No	93	4.6
7) Inapplicable	1899	93.4
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

334) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HLTHM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	951	46.8
2) No	1069	52.6
8) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

335) Has (he/she) felt that way recently? (HLTHN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	328	16.1
2) No	616	30.3
7) Inapplicable	1082	53.2
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

336) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (HLTHO80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	128	6.3
2) No	200	9.8
7) Inapplicable	1705	83.9
Total	2033	100.0

337) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	162	8.0
2) No	166	8.2
7) Inapplicable	1705	83.9
Total	2033	100.0

338) I am going to mention some different aspects of married life. For each one, I would like you to tell me whether you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy with this aspect of your marriage. (Read alternatives as needed.) How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your (husband/wife)? (SATISA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1010	49.7
2) Pretty happy	850	41.8
3) Not too happy	171	8.4
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

339) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (SATISB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1239	60.9
2) Pretty happy	671	33.0
3) Not too happy	119	5.9
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

340) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things - very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (SATISC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	830	40.8
2) Pretty happy	1066	52.4
3) Not too happy	134	6.6
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

341) With your sexual relationship? (SATISD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1143	56.2
2) Pretty happy	756	37.2
3) Not too happy	113	5.6
8) Don't know	6	0.3
9) Refused	15	0.7
Total	2033	100.0

342) If children in the household, ask: With the way your spouse gets along with your children? (SATISE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	944	46.4
2) Pretty happy	438	21.5
3) Not too happy	59	2.9
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

343) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner - very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (SATISF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1117	54.9
2) Pretty happy	480	23.6
3) Not too happy	58	2.9
4) Doesn't apply	367	18.1
8) Don't know	9	0.4
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

344) With your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (SATISG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1096	53.9
2) Pretty happy	725	35.7
3) Not too happy	206	10.1
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

345) With your spouse as someone to do things with? (SATISH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1387	68.2
2) Pretty happy	530	26.1
3) Not too happy	114	5.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

346) With your spouse's faithfulness to you? (SATISI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1771	87.1
2) Pretty happy	225	11.1
3) Not too happy	29	1.4
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

347) With your financial situation? (SATISJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	799	39.3
2) Pretty happy	970	47.7
3) Not too happy	260	12.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

348) With your home? (SATISK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1234	60.7
2) Pretty happy	669	32.9
3) Not too happy	128	6.3
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

349) Marriage affects many areas of a person's life, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your social life? (MARRYA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive	1770	87.1
2) Negative	139	6.8
3) No effect	110	5.4
8) Don't know	13	0.6
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

350) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your financial situation? (MARRYB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive	1745	85.8
2) Negative	163	8.0
3) No effect	101	5.0
8) Don't know	22	1.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

351) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your peace of mind? (MARRYC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive	1862	91.6
2) Negative	94	4.6
3) No effect	57	2.8
8) Don't know	19	0.9
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

352) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Getting along with your children? (MARRYD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive	1375	67.6
2) Negative	31	1.5
3) No effect	31	1.5
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	5	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

353) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your job opportunities? (If employed) (MARRYE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive	1094	53.8
2) Negative	149	7.3
3) No effect	258	12.7
7) Inapplicable	517	25.4
8) Don't know	14	0.7
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

354) Often one partner in a marriage gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the marriage than the other? (MARRYF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	578	28.4
2) No	1443	71.0
8) Don't know	12	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

355) If yes, who? (MARRYG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	297	14.6
2) Spouse	274	13.5
7) Inapplicable	1455	71.6
8) Don't know	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

356) I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you - (If respondent says yes, ask: Which one of you?) Gets angry easily? (MARRYH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1352	66.5
2) Yes, spouse	238	11.7
3) Yes, self	336	16.5
4) Both	103	5.1
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

357) Has feelings that are easily hurt? (MARRYI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1107	54.5
2) Yes, spouse	289	14.2
3) Yes, self	507	24.9
4) Both	121	6.0
8) Don't know	9	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

358) Is jealous? (MARRYJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1631	80.2
2) Yes, spouse	190	9.3
3) Yes, self	130	6.4
4) Both	80	3.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

359) Is domineering? (MARRYK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1625	79.9
2) Yes, spouse	177	8.7
3) Yes, self	171	8.4
4) Both	44	2.2
8) Don't know	14	0.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

360) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (MARRYL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1549	76.2
2) Yes, spouse	165	8.1
3) Yes, self	240	11.8
4) Both	70	3.4
8) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

361) Is moody? (MARRYM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1306	64.2
2) Yes, spouse	214	10.5
3) Yes, self	366	18.0
4) Both	144	7.1
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

362) Won't talk to the other? (MARRYN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1484	73.0
2) Yes, spouse	202	9.9
3) Yes, self	240	11.8
4) Both	105	5.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

363) Has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (MARRYO80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1911	94.0
2) Yes, spouse	50	2.5
3) Yes, self	39	1.9
4) Both	16	0.8
8) Don't know	9	0.4
9) Refused	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

364) Has irritating habits? (MARRYP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1658	81.6
2) Yes, spouse	158	7.8
3) Yes, self	85	4.2
4) Both	130	6.4
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

365) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (MARRYQ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1643	80.8
2) Yes, spouse	183	9.0
3) Yes, self	182	9.0
4) Both	23	1.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

366) Spends money foolishly? (MARRYR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1703	83.8
2) Yes, spouse	148	7.3
3) Yes, self	112	5.5
4) Both	68	3.3
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

367) Drinks or uses drugs? (MARRYS80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1896	93.3
2) Yes, spouse	80	3.9
3) Yes, self	41	2.0
4) Both	14	0.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

368) Has been in trouble with the law? (MARRYT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1996	98.2
2) Yes, spouse	19	0.9
3) Yes, self	16	0.8
4) Both	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

369) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you - (If respondent says yes, ask: Which one of you?) If children, ask: Is sometimes abusive to the children? (MARRYU80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1410	69.4
2) Yes, spouse	21	1.0
3) Yes, self	7	0.3
4) Both	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

370) If you had to do it all over again, would you marry someone else, the same person or not marry at all? (MARRYV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Someone else	64	3.1
2) Same person	1752	86.2
3) Not marry at all	160	7.9
8) Don't know	54	2.7
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

371) When you were thinking about getting married, did you ever have doubts about whether this was the best marriage for you? (MARRYW80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	796	39.2
2) No	1228	60.4
8) Don't know	9	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

372) Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (MARRYX80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1285	63.2
2) Pretty happy	685	33.7
3) Not too happy	59	2.9
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

373) Compared to other marriages you know about, do you think your marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (MARRYY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	1491	73.3
2) Same	481	23.7
3) Not as good	38	1.9
8) Don't know	23	1.1
Total	2033	100.0

374) Even people who get along quite well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (MARTBA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	958	47.1
2) No	1073	52.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

375) How long ago did you first feel that way? (If less than 1, record 0) (MARTBB80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	55.67	45.52

376) If married more than three years, ask: Have you thought this within the last three years? (MARTBC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	406	20.0
2) No	340	16.7
7) Inapplicable	1282	63.1
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

377) Do you feel this way now? (MARTBD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	87	4.3
2) No	325	16.0
7) Inapplicable	1617	79.5
8) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

378) Have you talked with your (husband/wife) about these problems? (MARTBE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	386	19.0
2) No	30	1.5
7) Inapplicable	1617	79.5
Total	2033	100.0

379) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (MARTBF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	623	30.6
2) No	1407	69.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

380) If married more than 3 years, ask: Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (MARTBG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	307	15.1
2) No	183	9.0
7) Inapplicable	1542	75.8
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

381) Respondent talked to family regarding marital problems (MARTBH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Talked to	251	13.6
7) Inapplicable	1593	86.4
Missing	189
Total	1844	100.0

382) Respondent talked to friends regarding marital problems (MARTBI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Talked to	219	12.1
7) Inapplicable	1593	87.9
Missing	221
Total	1812	100.0

383) Respondent talked to clergy, doctor, or counselor regarding marital problems (MARTBJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Talked to	152	8.7
7) Inapplicable	1593	91.3
Missing	288
Total	1745	100.0

384) Respondent talked to others regarding marital problems (MARTBK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Talked to	13	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1593	99.2
Missing	427
Total	1606	100.0

385) Have you talked with them recently? (MARTBL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	167	8.2
2) No	273	13.4
7) Inapplicable	1593	78.4
Total	2033	100.0

386) As far as you know, has you (husband/wife) talked with relatives, friends, or a counselor about problems either of you were having with your marriage? (MART80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	377	18.5
2) No	1609	79.1
8) Don't know	45	2.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

387) If married more than 3 years, ask: Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (MARTA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	188	9.2
2) No	101	5.0
7) Inapplicable	1739	85.5
8) Don't know	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

388) Has (he/she) done so recently? (MARTB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	104	5.1
2) No	148	7.3
7) Inapplicable	1762	86.7
8) Don't know	19	0.9
Total	2033	100.0

389) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (MARTBM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	650	32.0
2) No	1335	65.7
8) Don't know	47	2.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

390) If married more than 3 years, ask: Has (he/she) thought this way in the last three years? (MARTBN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	310	15.2
2) No	221	10.9
7) Inapplicable	1494	73.5
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

391) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (MARTBO80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	53	2.6
2) No	235	11.6
7) Inapplicable	1723	84.8
8) Don't know	22	1.1
Total	2033	100.0

392) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind (In the last three years)? (DIVORA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	419	20.6
2) No	1612	79.3
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

393) Are you thinking about it now? (DIVORB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	2.5
2) No	368	18.1
7) Inapplicable	1614	79.4
Total	2033	100.0

394) Do you think divorce or separation might be a good idea, are you uncertain about it, or do you feel that it is not a good idea? (DIVORC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good idea	15	0.7
2) Uncertain	28	1.4
3) Not good idea	7	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1982	97.5
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

395) As far as you know, has the thought of divorce or a separation crossed your (husband's/wife's) mind (In the last three years)? (DIVORD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	313	15.4
2) No	1673	82.3
8) Don't know	46	2.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

396) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (DIVORE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	1.1
2) No	269	13.2
7) Inapplicable	1720	84.6
8) Don't know	22	1.1
Total	2033	100.0

397) Do you think (he/she) feels divorce or a separation might be a good idea, is uncertain about it, or believes it is not a good idea? (DIVORF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good idea	7	0.3
2) Uncertain	11	0.5
3) Not good idea	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2011	98.9
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

398) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVORG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	199	9.8
2) No	243	12.0
7) Inapplicable	1587	78.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

399) Has this been within the last three years? (DIVORH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	174	8.6
2) No	25	1.2
7) Inapplicable	1834	90.2
Total	2033	100.0

400) Recently? (DIVORI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	60	3.0
2) No	114	5.6
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

401) Did this happen more than once? (DIVORJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	95	4.7
2) No	79	3.9
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

402) Who started the (most recent) conversation? (DIVORK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	84	4.1
2) Spouse	51	2.5
3) Both	26	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	13	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

403) During the conversation did you generally speak in favor of the idea, suggest it was not a good idea, or express uncertainty? (DIVORL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor idea	65	3.2
2) Not good idea	25	1.2
3) Uncertain	81	4.0
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

404) During the conversation did your (husband/wife) generally speak in favor of the idea, suggest it was not a good idea, or express uncertainty? (DIVORM80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor idea	45	2.2
2) Not good idea	44	2.2
3) Uncertain	75	3.7
4) Said nothing	7	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

405) Does (he/she) feel more strongly, less strongly, or the same as you do about it? (DIVORN80)

	TOTAL	%
1) More strongly	29	1.4
2) Less strongly	62	3.0
3) About same	71	3.5
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	12	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

406) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIVORO80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	3.1
2) No	109	5.4
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

407) What about child custody, did you discuss that? (DIVORP80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	58	2.9
2) No	72	3.5
7) Inapplicable	1902	93.6
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

408) What about dividing up the property? (DIVORQ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	71	3.5
2) No	103	5.1
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

409) Have you talked about the problems of living apart? (DIVORR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	85	4.2
2) No	89	4.4
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

410) Have you talked about filing? (DIVORS80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	53	2.6
2) No	121	6.0
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

411) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation? (DIVORT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	1.9
2) No	133	6.5
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

412) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition? (DIVORU80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	20	1.0
2) No	154	7.6
7) Inapplicable	1859	91.4
Total	2033	100.0

413) What happened to the petition? (DIVORV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Withdrawn	12	0.6
2) Pending	7	0.3
7) Inapplicable	2013	99.0
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

414) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with members of your family? (DIVORW80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	124	6.1
2) No	318	15.6
7) Inapplicable	1587	78.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

415) Do they generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVORX80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	30	1.5
2) Disapprove	52	2.6
3) Mixed feelings	34	1.7
7) Inapplicable	1909	93.9
8) Don't know	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

416) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with a close friend? (DIVORY80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	165	8.1
2) No	277	13.6
7) Inapplicable	1587	78.1
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

417) Does your friend generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVORZ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	51	2.5
2) Disapprove	56	2.8
3) Mixed feelings	48	2.4
7) Inapplicable	1868	91.9
8) Don't know	10	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

418) Because of problems people are having with their marriage they sometimes leave home either for a short time or as a trial separation. Has this ever happened in your marriage? (SEPARA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	234	11.5
2) No	1797	88.4
8) Don't Know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

419) Has this happened within the last three years? (SEPARB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	127	6.2
2) No	107	5.3
7) Inapplicable	1799	88.5
Total	2033	100.0

420) How many times? (SEPARC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	93	4.6
2) 2	26	1.3
3) 3	3	0.1
4) 4	3	0.1
5) 5	1	0.0
6) 6	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1906	93.8
Total	2033	100.0

421) Who left the last time? (SEPARD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	75	3.7
2) Spouse	51	2.5
3) Both left	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	1906	93.8
Total	2033	100.0

422) How long were you separated? (SEPARE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Few hours	13	0.6
2) Overnight	20	1.0
3) 2 or more days	42	2.1
4) Month or more	50	2.5
5) Haven't rejoined	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1906	93.8
Total	2033	100.0

423) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (STNGA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	1418	69.7
2) Same	557	27.4
3) Worse	48	2.4
8) Don't know	8	0.4
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

424) What do you see as the future of your marriage? Is it likely to get better, stay the same, or get worse? (STRNGB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	1517	74.6
2) Same	450	22.1
3) Worse	27	1.3
8) Don't know	39	1.9
Total	2033	100.0

425) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your (husband/wife) are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (STRNGC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely strong	1046	51.5
2) Very strong	662	32.6
3) Pretty strong	272	13.4
4) Not too strong	35	1.7
5) Not strong at all	12	0.6
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

426) How about your (husband's/wife's) feelings of love for you? Would you say they are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (STRNGD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely strong	1053	51.8
2) Very strong	657	32.3
3) Pretty strong	248	12.2
4) Not too strong	30	1.5
5) Not strong at all	9	0.4
8) Don't know	34	1.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

427) Have your natural parents divorced or permanently separated? (PARDIV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1700	83.6
2) Divorced	287	14.1
3) Separated permanent	41	2.0
8) Don't know	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

428) Taking all things together, how would you describe your natural parent's marriage? Would you say that their marriage was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PARMAR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	746	36.7
2) Pretty happy	718	35.3
3) Not too happy	183	9.0
7) Inapplicable	333	16.4
8) Don't know	53	2.6
Total	2033	100.0

429) Have your (husband's/wife's) parents divorced or permanently separated? (SPRMAR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1716	84.4
2) Divorced	257	12.6
3) Separated permanent	43	2.1
8) Don't know	17	0.8
Total	2033	100.0

430) Do you have any brother or sister who has gotten a divorce or permanent separation or is in the process of doing so? (SIBDIV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	818	40.2
2) No	1213	59.7
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

431) Do you have a close friend who has gotten a divorce or permanent separation or is in the process of doing so? (FRNDIV80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1119	55.0
2) No	910	44.8
8) Don't know	3	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

432) These days there are many uncertainties and marriages break up unexpectedly. While it may be an unlikely event, I would like to ask you a few questions about how you would get along on your own if your marriage ended in divorce or separation. Do you think you could earn enough money to support yourself and any people you would be responsible for? (BRKUPA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	1007	49.5
2) Probably could	643	31.6
3) Probably couldn't	359	17.7
8) Don't know	21	1.0
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

433) What about your spouse? (BRKUPB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	1238	60.9
2) Probably could	556	27.3
3) Probably couldn't	211	10.4
8) Don't know	25	1.2
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

434) Do you feel you could handle the children on your own? (BRKUPC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	791	38.9
2) Probably could	454	22.3
3) Probably couldn't	184	9.1
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	9	0.4
9) Refused	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

435) What about your spouse? (BRKUPD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	663	32.6
2) Probably could	498	24.5
3) Probably couldn't	260	12.8
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	19	0.9
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

436) Do you feel you could handle living apart from your children? (BRKUPE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	87	4.3
2) Probably could	268	13.2
3) Probably couldn't	1054	51.8
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	32	1.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

437) What about your spouse? (BRKUPF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	80	3.9
2) Probably could	327	16.1
3) Probably couldn't	980	48.2
7) Inapplicable	590	29.0
8) Don't know	53	2.6
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

438) Emotionally, do you think you could handle living apart from your (husband/wife)? (BRKUPG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	325	16.0
2) Probably could	802	39.4
3) Probably couldn't	842	41.4
8) Don't know	62	3.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

439) What about your spouse - could (he/she) handle living apart from you? (BRKUPH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	248	12.2
2) Probably could	885	43.5
3) Probably couldn't	779	38.3
8) Don't know	119	5.9
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

440) If you needed it, do you think you could rely on your relatives for help? (BRKUPI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	1184	58.2
2) Probably could	463	22.8
3) Probably couldn't	361	17.8
8) Don't know	20	1.0
9) Refused	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

441) What about your spouse - could (he/she) rely on (his/her) relatives for help? (BRKUPJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely could	1111	54.6
2) Probably could	531	26.1
3) Probably couldn't	362	17.8
8) Don't know	27	1.3
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

442) How difficult do you think it would be for you to find another (husband/wife)? Would it be very difficult, somewhat difficult, not too difficult, or not difficult at all? (BRKUPK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very difficult	438	21.5
2) Somewhat difficult	500	24.6
3) Not too difficult	565	27.8
4) Not difficult at all	309	15.2
5) Would not look	43	2.1
8) Don't know	167	8.2
9) Refused	11	0.5
Total	2033	100.0

443) When you compare how attractive you are in relation to your (husband/wife), would you say (he/she) is more attractive than you, about the same, or less attractive than you? (RATTR80)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	565	27.8
2) Same	1328	65.3
3) Less	102	5.0
8) Don't know	31	1.5
9) Refused	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

444) How about intelligence, do you think (he/she) is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (RINTEL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	597	29.4
2) Same	1225	60.3
3) Less	196	9.6
8) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

445) Now I'm going to make some statements about marriage and I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (DIVOK80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	674	33.2
2) Agree	981	48.3
3) Disagree	324	15.9
4) Strongly disagree	28	1.4
8) Don't know	24	1.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

446) It's okay for people to get married thinking that if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (DIVOKA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	36	1.8
2) Agree	235	11.6
3) Disagree	960	47.2
4) Strongly disagree	787	38.7
8) Don't know	13	0.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

447) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (DIVOKB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	268	13.2
2) Agree	1160	57.1
3) Disagree	420	20.7
4) Strongly disagree	62	3.0
8) Don't know	117	5.8
9) Refused	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

448) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (DIVOKC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	208	10.2
2) Agree	919	45.2
3) Disagree	638	31.4
4) Strongly disagree	50	2.5
8) Don't know	206	10.1
9) Refused	12	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

449) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (DIVOKD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	73	3.6
2) Agree	399	19.6
3) Disagree	1238	60.9
4) Strongly disagree	253	12.4
8) Don't know	65	3.2
9) Refused	5	0.2
Total	2033	100.0

450) In marriages where parents fight a lot, children are better off if the parents divorce or separate. (DIVOKE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	187	9.2
2) Agree	1171	57.6
3) Disagree	452	22.2
4) Strongly disagree	34	1.7
8) Don't know	182	9.0
9) Refused	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

451) In general, do you think your (husband/wife) shares your views on when divorce is appropriate - or would (he/she) allow divorce under more circumstances or fewer circumstances than you? (DIVOKF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Shares view	1310	64.4
2) More circumstances	256	12.6
3) Fewer circumstances	353	17.4
8) Don't know	112	5.5
9) Refused	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

452) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INCA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000 or more	1420	69.8
2) Less than $20,000	572	28.1
8) Don't know	18	0.9
9) Refused	23	1.1
Total	2033	100.0

453) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1979, please stop me. (INCB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under $5,000	15	0.7
2) $5,000-$9,999	72	3.5
3) $10,000-$14,999	194	9.5
4) $15,000-$19,999	273	13.4
7) Inapplicable	1461	71.9
8) Don't know	10	0.5
9) Refused	8	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

454) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1979, please stop me. (INCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000-$24,999	408	20.1
2) $25,000-$29,999	352	17.3
3) $30,000-$39,999	330	16.2
4) $40,000-$49,999	148	7.3
5) $50,000-$59,999	46	2.3
6) $60,000 or more	90	4.4
7) Inapplicable	613	30.2
8) Don't know	12	0.6
9) Refused	34	1.7
Total	2033	100.0

455) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (INCD80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2032	67.71	144.71

456) What percent of this total family income does your (husband/wife) contribute? (INCE80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2031	72.69	139.36

457) Have you ever received income from any public assistance program - for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare? (INCF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	203	10.0
2) No	1824	89.7
9) Refused	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

458) Does any member of your household receive Social Security benefits? (INCG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	74	3.6
2) No	1953	96.1
9) Refused	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

459) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (INCH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Getting better	1250	61.5
2) Getting worse	269	13.2
3) Stayed same	504	24.8
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

460) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Since (you/your wife) (work change), has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (INCI80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Getting better	363	17.9
2) Getting worse	97	4.8
3) Stayed same	283	13.9
7) Inapplicable	1264	62.2
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	19	0.9
Total	2033	100.0

461) Do you and your (husband/wife) jointly own any property (other than the home you have mentioned) - for example, a business, stocks or bonds, real estate, or other major investments? (INCJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	778	38.3
2) No	1245	61.2
8) Don't know	1	0.0
9) Refused	9	0.4
Total	2033	100.0

462) What is their approximate value? (INCK80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	776	339,316.45	432,770.96

463) Have you been able to speak freely during this interview or has there been someone else around whose ability to overhear the conversation caused you some concern? (PINTA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spoke freely	1977	97.2
2) Concerned	48	2.4
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

464) Post-interview rating: Rate respondent's ability to understand the questions. (PINTB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very high	634	31.2
2) Above average	744	36.6
3) Average	580	28.5
4) Below average	74	3.6
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

465) Post-interview rating: Overall, how great was respondent's interest in the interview? (PINTC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very high	562	27.6
2) Above average	728	35.8
3) Average	681	33.5
4) Below average	62	3.0
Total	2033	100.0

466) Post-interview rating: How suspicious did respondent seem to be about the study before the interview? (PINTD80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1762	86.7
2) Somewhat	237	11.7
3) Very suspicious	33	1.6
8) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

467) Post-interview rating: How would you assess the reliability of the data obtained? (PINTE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	931	45.8
2) Good	914	45.0
3) Fair	169	8.3
4) Poor	17	0.8
5) Worthless	2	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

468) Post-interview rating: How would you assess the degree of cooperation given by respondent? (PINTF80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very cooperative	1205	59.3
2) Cooperative	669	32.9
3) Neutral	130	6.4
4) Reluctant	28	1.4
5) Hostile	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

469) Post-interview rating: Did you have trouble hearing the respondent because of a poor phone connection or because (he/she) was talking softly? (PINTG80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No trouble hearing	1811	89.1
2) Poor connection	92	4.5
3) R talking softly	129	6.3
4) Children noise	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

470) Post-interview rating: Did you have trouble understanding the respondent because of a language problem? (PINTH80)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1972	97.0
2) Somewhat	58	2.9
3) Great difficulty	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

471) Number in household (NOHHLD80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	3.66	1.34

472) Household type (HHTYPE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Husband-wife only	477	23.5
2) Husband-wife, dependent children	1486	73.1
3) Husband-wife, dependent children, other relatives	49	2.4
4) Husband-wife, dependent children, other relatives, non-relatives	1	0.0
5) Husband-wife, dependent children, non-relatives	6	0.3
8) Parent, own child	1	0.0
13) Husband-wife, other relatives	12	0.6
14) Husband-wife, non-relatives	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

473) Standard metropolitan statistical area (METST80)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	755	37.1
1) Yes	1272	62.6
8) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

474) Respondent's ‘other' religion (RRELIG80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	91.91	20.67

475) Respondent's ‘other' denomination (RDENOT80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	84.86	29.03

476) Spouse's ‘other' religion (SRELOT80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	86.02	29.88

477) Housing type-other (HHTOT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Dorm where couple is head resident	1	0.0
2) Military housing	2	0.1
3) 3-family house	1	0.0
4) Four-plex	1	0.0
5) Family owns house but they rent out part of it	1	0.0
6) Tri-plex	3	0.1
9) Inapplicable	2024	99.6
Total	2033	100.0

478) Housing arrangement-other (HHANG80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Inapplicable	1999	98.3
1) Living in parent's house rent-free	3	0.1
2) House comes with job	9	0.4
3) Head residents of dorm	1	0.0
4) Live on husband's father's farm rent-free	2	0.1
5) Option to buy	1	0.0
6) Living with relatives	5	0.2
7) Military housing	9	0.4
8) None	1	0.0
9) In-laws letting us live in it	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

479) Other race (OTHRCE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) East Indian (India)	8	0.4
2) Egyptian	1	0.0
3) Oriental/Chinese	10	0.5
4) American Indian	8	0.4
5) Asian	4	0.2
6) Filipino	4	0.2
7) Half Indian-Half Black	1	0.0
8) Asian Indian	1	0.0
9) Inapplicable	1996	98.2
Total	2033	100.0

480) Respondent's father occupation type (RFOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	212	10.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	430	21.2
3) Clerical and kindred workers	69	3.4
4) Sales workers	96	4.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen	377	18.5
6) Operatives	243	12.0
7) Non-farm laborers	204	10.0
8) Private household workers	1	0.0
9) Service workers	57	2.8
10) Farm laborers and foremen	16	0.8
11) Military	40	2.0
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	102	5.0
13) Farmer-rancher, large	21	1.0
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	87	4.3
98) Don't know	44	2.2
99) Refused	34	1.7
Total	2033	100.0

481) Respondent's father occupational status (RFOST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1955	41.50	23.46

482) Spouse's father occupation type (SFOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	176	8.7
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	466	22.9
3) Clerical and kindred workers	49	2.4
4) Sales workers	85	4.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen	305	15.0
6) Operatives	234	11.5
7) Non-farm laborers	221	10.9
8) Private household workers	1	0.0
9) Service workers	53	2.6
10) Farm laborers and foremen	19	0.9
11) Military	50	2.5
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	82	4.0
13) Farmer-rancher, large	11	0.5
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	102	5.0
98) Don't know	138	6.8
99) Refused	41	2.0
Total	2033	100.0

483) Spouse's father occupational status (SFOST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1853	41.08	23.28

484) Respondent's mother occupational type (RMOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	132	6.5
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	55	2.7
3) Clerical and kindred workers	217	10.7
4) Sales workers	92	4.5
5) Craftsmen and foremen	24	1.2
6) Operatives	95	4.7
7) Non-farm laborers	127	6.2
8) Private household workers	60	3.0
9) Service workers	180	8.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen	22	1.1
11) Military	1	0.0
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	3	0.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1011	49.7
98) Don't know	12	0.6
Total	2033	100.0

485) Respondent's mother occupational status (RMOST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1009	33.45	21.54

486) Spouse's mother occupational type (SMOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	116	5.7
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	72	3.5
3) Clerical and kindred workers	213	10.5
4) Sales workers	96	4.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen	20	1.0
6) Operatives	72	3.5
7) Non-farm laborers	115	5.7
8) Private household workers	45	2.2
9) Service workers	140	6.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen	6	0.3
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	3	0.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1112	54.7
98) Don't know	21	1.0
Total	2033	100.0

487) Spouse's mother occupational status (SMOST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	900	35.27	21.24

488) Husband's other activity (HOACT80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Disabled	15	0.7
2) Laid-off	1	0.0
3) In military detention	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2016	99.2
Total	2033	100.0

489) Husband's occupational type (HOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	389	19.1
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	469	23.1
3) Clerical and kindred workers	66	3.2
4) Sales workers	96	4.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen	397	19.5
6) Operatives	285	14.0
7) Non-farm laborers	115	5.7
8) Private household workers	3	0.1
9) Service workers	64	3.1
10) Farm laborers and foremen	5	0.2
11) Military	55	2.7
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	13	0.6
13) Farmer-rancher, large	13	0.6
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	21	1.0
97) Inapplicable	39	1.9
99) Refused	3	0.1
Total	2033	100.0

490) Husband's occupational status (HOCCST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1991	47.41	24.39

491) Wife's occupational type (WOCC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	368	18.1
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	149	7.3
3) Clerical and kindred workers	648	31.9
4) Sales workers	131	6.4
5) Craftsmen and foremen	36	1.8
6) Operatives	89	4.4
7) Non-farm laborers	79	3.9
8) Private household workers	11	0.5
9) Service workers	259	12.7
10) Farm laborers and foremen	6	0.3
11) Military	3	0.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	252	12.4
99) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

492) Wife's occupational status (WOCCST80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1780	44.82	20.17

493) Taking all things together, how would you say that (your/your wife's) working has affected the quality of your marriage? Has it greatly increased it, increased it, decreased it, or greatly decreased it? In what way? (WORK180)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	620.52	479.35

494) Taking all things together, how would you say that (your/your wife's) working has affected the quality of your marriage? Has it greatly increased it, increased it, decreased it, or greatly decreased it? In what way? (WORK280)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	854.67	346.99

495) Taking all things together, how would you say that (your/your wife's) working has affected the quality of your marriage? Has it greatly increased it, increased it, decreased it, or greatly decreased it? In what way? (WORK380)

	TOTAL	%
3) Provides more things to talk about - share	4	0.2
4) Provides wife sense of satisfaction/accomplishment/happiness/fulfillment/less tension/security/extras	4	0.2
5) More income - better lifestyle/less tension/security/extras	5	0.2
6) Provides woman with interests outside the home/new ideas	4	0.2
9) Made marriage/family more happy, stable (closer)	1	0.0
12) Increases family respect and appreciation	2	0.1
14) Woman is participating in finances - burden not all on man	1	0.0
20) Wife would be bored/lonely/grouchy if she had to stay home	3	0.1
23) Increased understanding/concern/respect/closeness between couple	3	0.1
29) Time apart makes time together better/fewer fights	1	0.0
31) She is learning in job/career experience/sharper	2	0.1
35) Wife has her own money	1	0.0
41) Wife takes better care of herself (appearance)	1	0.0
49) Makes her better all-around person	2	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1235	60.7
999) Refused	764	37.6
Total	2033	100.0

496) What caused (you/her) to start working? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESA80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	91.38	21.03

497) What caused (you/her) to start working? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) She just wanted to work/liked job (personal contentment)	1	0.0
2) To send kids/spouse to college/school	1	0.0
8) Found a job she really liked/opportunity came	2	0.1
15) Change of pace - get out - broaden life	1	0.0
17) Social reasons - likes people	1	0.0
18) Time on her hands/restless/bored	2	0.1
19) A chance for on-the-job training	1	0.0
28) To keep skills and abilities sharp	1	0.0
47) Husband travelling	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1895	93.2
99) Refused	127	6.2
Total	2033	100.0

498) What caused (you/her) to change to full-time? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESC80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Liked job so much wanted full-time	7	0.3
2) Kids able to manage on their own now	2	0.1
3) Had to take over duties of woman who quit	2	0.1
4) Job in management/advancement	2	0.1
5) Got through college	3	0.1
6) No benefits for part-time	4	0.2
7) Got tired of previous job	1	0.0
9) Switched from two part-time jobs to one full-time job	1	0.0
10) Started part-time intending to work up to full-time	2	0.1
11) The job developed into a full-time job	13	0.6
12) Children in school/college	2	0.1
13) Found good daycare for child	1	0.0
14) Moved to another state	2	0.1
15) To take mind off worries	1	0.0
17) To help kids	1	0.0
18) Got an advancement	1	0.0
19) Return to U.S. from overseas assignment - USN	1	0.0
20) She worked as political analyst during campaigning	1	0.0
21) Became self-employed	2	0.1
22) Good job was offered	1	0.0
23) All kids gone	1	0.0
24) Working two part-time jobs	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1980	97.4
99) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

499) What caused (you/her) to change to full-time? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESD80)

	TOTAL	%
2) Kids able to manage on their own now	1	0.0
8) Poor salary of previous job	2	0.1
11) The job developed into a full-time job	1	0.0
12) Children in school/college	1	0.0
16) Needed money for trip	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1980	97.4
99) Refused	47	2.3
Total	2033	100.0

500) What caused (you/her) to change to part-time? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESE80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Went back to college/school	6	0.3
3) Guilt feelings because of children	1	0.0
4) Wanted more time at home	1	0.0
6) Moved	3	0.1
7) Left her family's business (too many hours)	1	0.0
8) Couldn't keep up work at home	1	0.0
9) Husband's business picked up again - husband went back to work	2	0.1
10) No need to work full-time	1	0.0
11) Needed some free time	3	0.1
13) Got lazy	1	0.0
14) No full-time available	2	0.1
15) Nothing in her field	1	0.0
16) She started to work full-time at a second job	1	0.0
17) Wage dissatisfaction	1	0.0
18) Full-time work was confining	1	0.0
19) Wanted to do more things for myself	1	0.0
20) Easier job	1	0.0
21) A temporary job	1	0.0
22) Job was causing stress	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2002	98.5
99) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

501) What caused (you/her) to change to part-time? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESF80)

	TOTAL	%
5) Wanted more time for sports	1	0.0
12) Wanted to do volunteer work	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2002	98.5
99) Refused	29	1.4
Total	2033	100.0

502) What caused (you/her) to stop working? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any others? (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL NO MORE.) (ORESG80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	90.34	22.99

503) What caused (you/her) to stop working? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any others? (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL NO MORE.) (ORESH80)

	TOTAL	%
5) Wife's income not needed/husband got a job	1	0.0
6) School	4	0.2
14) Job wasn't worth effort put into it	1	0.0
27) Irregular hours/week-ends	1	0.0
38) Pay wasn't that good	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1619	79.6
99) Refused	406	20.0
Total	2033	100.0

504) Why would (you/she) like to go back to work? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESI80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	93.17	17.98

505) Why would (you/she) like to go back to work? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE TO PROBE UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (ORESJ80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Children grown/gone/in school/older	2	0.1
2) Enjoyed working/job	1	0.0
9) Further develop skills/career	1	0.0
13) Don't enjoy housework/staying home	1	0.0
20) She feels worthless/to feel more useful	1	0.0
22) Children benefit from it	1	0.0
23) Keep busy/time on her hands/lonely	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1943	95.6
99) Refused	81	4.0
Total	2033	100.0

506) Wife other training, experience (WOTHER80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	95.28	12.08

507) Why would (he/you) disapprove? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (DISWKA80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	91.85	20.60

508) Why would (he/you) disapprove? (DO NOT READ, BUT CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.) ASK: Are there any other reasons? (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL THERE ARE NO MORE.) (DISWKB80)

	TOTAL	%
2) Husband wants wife around when he's home (he's retired) and/or to go with him on job	1	0.0
3) Husband feels wife enjoys/prefers staying home	1	0.0
4) Income not needed - man makes enough	2	0.1
5) Health problems of wife	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1909	93.9
99) Refused	119	5.9
Total	2033	100.0

509) Wife in school? (WFSCHL80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not in school	1989	97.9
1) In school	43	2.1
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

510) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRA80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	78.48	33.39

511) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRB80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	93.83	15.83

512) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRC80)

	TOTAL	%
2) Lack of or poor communication	1	0.0
14) Spouse is jealous	1	0.0
21) In-law trouble	2	0.1
23) Alcohol problem	2	0.1
24) Having a child caused problems (no sleep - baby sick a lot) wife moody	1	0.0
27) Spouse gambling	1	0.0
31) Lot of different things - nothing specific	1	0.0
34) Spouse staying out late at night	1	0.0
35) Spouse unhappy in job	1	0.0
36) Lack of understanding, respect and concern for the other	1	0.0
39) Honeymoon over and reality began	1	0.0
42) Spouse away from home too much	1	0.0
43) Spouse is domineering	1	0.0
62) Both immature	1	0.0
63) Physical abuse/threatened	1	0.0
74) Problems over spouse's friends (going out with)	2	0.1
76) Stress of spouse's job; when spouse changed jobs	1	0.0
86) Spouse's lack of belief in God - religious problems	1	0.0
88) Man jealous cause wife makes more money	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1469	72.3
99) Refused	542	26.7
Total	2033	100.0

513) As far as your marriage is concerned, what do you think would be the drawbacks of divorce? (PROBE: Are there any others?) (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL NO MORE.) (DRWBKA80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Children involved - hard on them	23	1.1
2) Cares for spouse	1	0.0
4) Financially difficult - financial security	10	0.5
6) Hard emotionally/socially	1	0.0
9) Losing all that money to lawyers	1	0.0
11) Would be chaos for everyone involved	2	0.1
12) None - don't see any drawbacks	5	0.2
14) Spouse won't pay alimony	1	0.0
16) Not sure	1	0.0
17) Husband would swipe the kids	1	0.0
18) Inability to resolve the changes that have occurred in the marriage	1	0.0
19) Spouse's ill health	1	0.0
20) Don't want to hurt him	1	0.0
22) Hard to raise kids	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1982	97.5
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

514) As far as your marriage is concerned, what do you think would be the drawbacks of divorce? (PROBE: Are there any others?) (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL NO MORE.) (DRBKB80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Children involved - hard on them	4	0.2
2) Cares for spouse	1	0.0
3) Wife doesn't have a job	1	0.0
4) Financially difficult - financial security	6	0.3
6) Hard emotionally/socially	3	0.1
7) Hates to lose spouse and children	1	0.0
10) Needs spouse's help to get around	1	0.0
13) Spouse will want to come back	1	0.0
15) Children without real father	1	0.0
21) Make it difficult to get back together	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1982	97.5
99) Refused	31	1.5
Total	2033	100.0

515) As far as your marriage is concerned, what do you think would be the drawbacks of divorce? (PROBE: Are there any others?) (CONTINUE PROBING UNTIL NO MORE.) (DRBKC80)

	TOTAL	%
4) Financially difficult - financial security	2	0.1
5) Against religion	1	0.0
14) Spouse won't pay alimony	1	0.0
15) Children without real father	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1982	97.5
99) Refused	46	2.3
Total	2033	100.0

516) We've talked about many different aspects of family life and the way a wife who works outside the home can affect marriage. Is there anything else you can tell me that would help us to understand what may happen in a marriage when the wife works. (RECORD EXACT RESPONSE.) [See ARDA summary page for codes] (MRELNA80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	399.37	471.29

517) We've talked about many different aspects of family life and the way a wife who works outside the home can affect marriage. Is there anything else you can tell me that would help us to understand what may happen in a marriage when the wife works. (RECORD EXACT RESPONSE.) [See ARDA summary page for codes] (MRELNB80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	710.11	442.15

518) Number of children under 18 (CHILD80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1.40	1.22

519) Amount of disagreement with spouse (DSGRM80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Little	20	1.0
1) 1	370	18.3
2) 2	1	0.0
3) 3	646	32.0
4) 4	209	10.3
5) 5	327	16.2
6) 6	201	9.9
7) 7	79	3.9
8) 8	56	2.8
9) 9	72	3.6
10) 10	31	1.5
12) A lot	9	0.4
Missing	12
Total	2021	100.0

520) Amount of household chores done by respondent (DIVLAC80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent does half or less	1070	52.7
1) Respondent does most or all	962	47.3
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

521) Amount of child care done by respondent (DIVLAK80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent does half or less	847	58.7
1) Respondent does most or all	595	41.3
Missing	591
Total	1442	100.0

522) Social desirability response tendency (SDRT80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1987	2.41	1.03

523) Number of years married to current spouse (YRSMAR80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2028	12.57	9.19

524) Marital instability 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (LOGRMI80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2026	0.32	0.37

525) Index of marital instability (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MI80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2025	5.92	10.14

526) Marital problems in 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPRB80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1978	2.69	2.58

527) Marital happiness 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHP180)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1972	28.50	4.01

528) Spousal interaction scale (See ARDA summary page for codes) (NTRACT80)

	TOTAL	%
5) Low	3	0.1
6) 6	3	0.1
7) 7	7	0.3
8) 8	10	0.5
9) 9	23	1.1
10) 10	54	2.7
11) 11	62	3.0
12) 12	132	6.5
13) 13	124	6.1
14) 14	228	11.2
15) 15	192	9.4
16) 16	309	15.2
17) 17	227	11.2
18) 18	306	15.1
19) 19	134	6.6
20) High	219	10.8
Total	2033	100.0

529) Sex role scale 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SXROL80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	16.66	3.71

530) Scale of male dominance in decision making (HSBDOM80)

	TOTAL	%
0) Refused	21	1.0
2) High	162	8.0
3) 3	580	28.5
4) 4	589	29.0
5) 5	607	29.9
6) 6	39	1.9
7) Low	35	1.7
Total	2033	100.0

531) Working wife's job commitment (See ARDA summary page for codes) (JBCOM80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	46.79	43.70

532) Dollar value of all family income (FAMINC80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1992	27,469.88	13,232.28

533) Dollar value of house and other assets (ASSETS80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2012	61,568.08	123,080.12

534) Financial satisfaction scale (FINSAT80)

	TOTAL	%
2) 2	104	5.1
3) 3	182	9.0
4) 4	402	19.8
5) 5	757	37.2
6) 6	574	28.2
9) Refused	14	0.7
Total	2033	100.0

535) Wife's percent contribution to family income (WFCNTR80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1988	20.78	22.49

536) Dollar value of wife's income (WFINC80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1957	5,611.50	6,651.07

537) Traditionality of housework division (TRADDL80)

	TOTAL	%
1) Husband does all	6	0.3
2) Husband does most	37	1.8
3) Husband does half	444	21.8
4) Husband does less than half	1133	55.7
5) Husband does none	412	20.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Total	2033	100.0

538) Nonworking wife's work potential (WORKPO80)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	59.70	47.06

539) Identification number of respondent-1983 (SEQNUM83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	1,325.09	1,082.51

540) Interviewer number-1983 (INTERV83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2032	346.19	361.81

541) Time interview began-1983 (BEGAN83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	3,499.70	3,585.11

542) Time interview ended-1983 (ENDED83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	3,550.00	3,557.76

543) Interview length in minutes-1983 (LENGTH83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	262.77	404.41

544) Month interview held-1983 (MONTH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	22	1.1
3) 3	6	0.3
10) 10	1147	56.4
11) 11	357	17.6
12) 12	61	3.0
99) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

545) Date interview held-1983 (DATE83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	32.70	35.61

546) Day of week interview held-1983 (DAY83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Monday	327	16.1
2) Tuesday	250	12.3
3) Wednesday	247	12.1
4) Thursday	241	11.9
5) Friday	234	11.5
6) Saturday	170	8.4
7) Sunday	124	6.1
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

547) Resolution of interview attempt-1983 (RESOL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completed	1578	77.6
2) Partial	15	0.7
3) Respondent refusal	133	6.5
4) Respondent deceased	13	0.6
5) Respondent unlocatable	264	13.0
6) Respondent not at home	22	1.1
7) Respondent too sick	1	0.0
8) Other	7	0.3
Total	2033	100.0

548) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. Respondent---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEXR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	635	31.2
2) Female	958	47.1
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

549) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. Respondent---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGER83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1591	38.78	9.15

550) Respondent---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARITR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1508	74.2
3) Divorced	47	2.3
4) Widowed	9	0.4
5) Separated	29	1.4
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

551) Respondent---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUCR83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1593	13.72	2.66

552) Spouse---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEXS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	907	44.6
2) Female	601	29.6
7) Inapplicable	85	4.2
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

553) Spouse---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGES83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1506	39.43	9.25

554) Spouse---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARITS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1508	74.2
7) Inapplicable	85	4.2
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

555) Spouse---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUCS83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1504	13.75	2.79

556) Third person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL383)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	1255	61.7
2) Relative	19	0.9
3) Other	9	0.4
7) Inapplicable	310	15.2
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

557) Third person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX383)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	639	31.4
2) Female	644	31.7
7) Inapplicable	310	15.2
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

558) Third person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE383)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	44.42	41.72

559) Third person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT383)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	14	0.7
2) Never married	1241	61.0
3) Divorced	16	0.8
4) Widowed	6	0.3
5) Separated	5	0.2
7) Inapplicable	310	15.2
9) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

560) Third person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC383)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	299	14.7
1) 1	60	3.0
2) 2	56	2.8
3) 3	47	2.3
4) 4	41	2.0
5) 5	72	3.5
6) 6	57	2.8
7) 7	70	3.4
8) 8	68	3.3
9) 9	76	3.7
10) 10	59	2.9
11) 11	87	4.3
12) 12	149	7.3
13) 13	40	2.0
14) 14	50	2.5
15) 15	11	0.5
16) 16	29	1.4
17) 17	5	0.2
18) 18	3	0.1
19) 19	1	0.0
20) 20	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	310	15.2
98) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

561) Third person---If kids, are any of these children stepchildren or foster children or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID383)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	1155	56.8
2) Respondent's child only	64	3.1
3) Spouse's child only	34	1.7
4) Other's child	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	338	16.6
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

562) Fourth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL483)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	848	41.7
2) Relative	23	1.1
3) Other	11	0.5
7) Inapplicable	711	35.0
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

563) Fourth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX483)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	433	21.3
2) Female	448	22.0
7) Inapplicable	711	35.0
9) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

564) Fourth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE483)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	59.92	43.73

565) Fourth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT483)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	10	0.5
2) Never married	859	42.3
3) Divorced	5	0.2
4) Widowed	6	0.3
5) Separated	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	711	35.0
9) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

566) Fourth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC483)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	321	15.8
1) 1	43	2.1
2) 2	42	2.1
3) 3	41	2.0
4) 4	43	2.1
5) 5	43	2.1
6) 6	40	2.0
7) 7	51	2.5
8) 8	44	2.2
9) 9	47	2.3
10) 10	33	1.6
11) 11	33	1.6
12) 12	56	2.8
13) 13	14	0.7
14) 14	20	1.0
15) 15	3	0.1
16) 16	5	0.2
97) Inapplicable	711	35.0
98) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

567) Fourth person---IF KIDS, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID483)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	794	39.1
2) Respondent's child only	31	1.5
3) Spouse's child only	22	1.1
4) Other's child	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	745	36.6
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

568) Fifth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL583)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	321	15.8
2) Relative	23	1.1
3) Other	5	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1244	61.2
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

569) Fifth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX583)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	168	8.3
2) Female	180	8.9
7) Inapplicable	1244	61.2
9) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

570) Fifth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE583)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	82.50	33.32

571) Fifth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT583)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	10	0.5
2) Never married	333	16.4
3) Divorced	2	0.1
4) Widowed	3	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1244	61.2
9) Missing	441	21.7
Total	2033	100.0

572) Fifth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC583)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	152	7.5
1) 1	16	0.8
2) 2	22	1.1
3) 3	11	0.5
4) 4	18	0.9
5) 5	16	0.8
6) 6	16	0.8
7) 7	14	0.7
8) 8	20	1.0
9) 9	12	0.6
10) 10	7	0.3
11) 11	10	0.5
12) 12	21	1.0
13) 13	5	0.2
14) 14	1	0.0
16) 16	2	0.1
18) 18	1	0.0
20) 20	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1244	61.2
98) Don't know	4	0.2
99) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

573) Fifth person---If kids, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID583)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	294	14.5
2) Respondent's child only	14	0.7
3) Spouse's child only	10	0.5
4) Other's child	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1273	62.6
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

574) Marital information on non-interviews--1983 (NONINT83)

	TOTAL	%
0) Complete or Partial	1592	78.3
1) Non-No Marital Info	291	14.3
2) Non-Marital Info	150	7.4
Total	2033	100.0

575) Sixth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL683)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	90	5.2
2) Relative	14	0.8
3) Other	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1484	85.1
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

576) Sixth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX683)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	60	3.4
2) Female	49	2.8
7) Inapplicable	1484	85.1
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

577) Sixth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE683)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1743	91.89	20.94

578) Sixth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT683)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	5	0.3
2) Never married	98	5.6
3) Divorced	2	0.1
4) Widowed	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1484	85.1
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

579) Sixth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC683)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	49	2.8
1) 1	3	0.2
2) 2	2	0.1
3) 3	8	0.5
4) 4	7	0.4
5) 5	6	0.3
6) 6	6	0.3
7) 7	4	0.2
8) 8	2	0.1
9) 9	5	0.3
10) 10	4	0.2
11) 11	4	0.2
12) 12	4	0.2
14) 14	1	0.1
16) 16	1	0.1
18) 18	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1484	85.1
98) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

580) Sixth person---If kids, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID683)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	84	4.8
2) Respondent's child only	2	0.1
3) Spouse's child only	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1503	86.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

581) Seventh person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL783)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	27	1.5
2) Relative	9	0.5
3) Other	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1555	89.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

582) Seventh person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX783)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	19	1.1
2) Female	19	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1555	89.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

583) Seventh person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE783)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	4	0.2
1) 1	2	0.1
3) 3	5	0.3
4) 4	1	0.1
6) 6	4	0.2
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	2	0.1
10) 10	1	0.1
11) 11	3	0.2
13) 13	3	0.2
14) 14	2	0.1
17) 17	1	0.1
18) 18	1	0.1
20) 20	1	0.1
21) 21	1	0.1
23) 23	1	0.1
29) 29	1	0.1
45) 45	1	0.1
60) 60	1	0.1
70) 70	1	0.1
78) 78	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1555	89.2
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

584) Seventh person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT783)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	5	0.3
2) Never married	31	1.8
3) Divorced	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1555	89.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

585) Seventh person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC783)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	16	0.9
1) 1	3	0.2
2) 2	2	0.1
4) 4	2	0.1
5) 5	1	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	4	0.2
10) 10	1	0.1
11) 11	2	0.1
12) 12	4	0.2
16) 16	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1555	89.2
98) Don't know	1	0.1
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

586) Seventh person---If kids, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID783)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	25	1.4
2) Respondent's child only	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1566	89.8
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

587) Eighth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL883)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	7	0.4
2) Relative	4	0.2
3) Other	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1581	90.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

588) Eighth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX883)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	5	0.3
2) Female	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1581	90.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

589) Eighth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE883)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.1
1) 1	1	0.1
4) 4	1	0.1
5) 5	1	0.1
6) 6	2	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
10) 10	1	0.1
17) 17	1	0.1
33) 33	1	0.1
39) 39	1	0.1
65) 65	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1581	90.7
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

590) Eighth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT883)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1	0.1
2) Never married	9	0.5
3) Divorced	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1581	90.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

591) Eighth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC883)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	8	0.5
4) 4	1	0.1
10) 10	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1581	90.7
98) Don't know	2	0.1
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

592) Eighth person---If kids, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID883)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	6	0.3
3) Spouse's child only	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1586	91.0
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

593) Ninth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL983)

	TOTAL	%
1) Child	2	0.1
2) Relative	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1590	91.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

594) Ninth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX983)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1	0.1
2) Female	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1590	91.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

595) Ninth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE983)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.1
4) 4	1	0.1
15) 15	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1590	91.2
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

596) Ninth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT983)

	TOTAL	%
2) Never married	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1590	91.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

597) Ninth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC983)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1590	91.2
98) Don't know	1	0.1
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

598) Ninth person---If kids, are any of these children, stepchildren, or foster children, or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID983)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent's and spouse's child	1	0.1
2) Respondent's child only	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1591	91.3
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

599) Tenth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL1083)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

600) Tenth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX1083)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

601) Tenth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE1083)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

602) Tenth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARI1083)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

603) Tenth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC1083)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
99) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

604) Tenth person---IF KIDS, are any of these children stepchildren or foster children or are they all children of this marriage?--1983 (KID1083)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	1593	91.4
9) Refused	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

605) Have you divorced or been widowed since we interviewed you in the fall of 1980? (DIV8083)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, divorced	85	4.2
2) Yes, widowed	11	0.5
3) No	1646	81.0
9) Missing	291	14.3
Total	2033	100.0

606) Are you currently separated from your (husband/wife)? (CURSEP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	1.8
2) No	1609	79.1
7) Inapplicable	96	4.7
9) Missing	291	14.3
Total	2033	100.0

607) Interviewer: Check cover sheet. Compare table with one completed in 1980. Have there been changes? (CHAG8083)

	TOTAL	%
1) No changes	883	50.7
2) Changes	710	40.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

608) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you. Changes since 1980--Spouse left, divorce (CHAA83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	651	37.3
1) Change	59	3.4
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

609) Changes since 1980--Spouse left, separated (CHAB83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	681	39.1
1) Change	29	1.7
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

610) Changes since 1980--Spouse died (CHAC83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	700	40.2
1) Change	10	0.6
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

611) Changes since 1980--Respondent remarried (CHAD83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	697	40.0
1) Change	13	0.7
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

612) Changes since 1980--Respondent living with someone (CHAE83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	702	40.3
1) Change	8	0.5
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

613) Changes since 1980---Child born (CHAF83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	415	23.8
1) 1	252	14.5
2) 2	42	2.4
3) 3	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

614) Changes since 1980--Stepchild added (CHAG83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No change	700	40.2
1) 1	7	0.4
2) 2	2	0.1
5) 5	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

615) Changes since 1980---Foster child added (CHAH83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	709	40.7
2) 2	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

616) Changes since 1980---Child left to live with other parent (CHAI83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	674	38.7
1) 1	20	1.1
2) 2	11	0.6
3) 3	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

617) Changes since 1980---Child moved out (CHAJ83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	446	25.6
1) 1	194	11.1
2) 2	55	3.2
3) 3	14	0.8
4) 4	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

618) Changes since 1980---Child moved back (CHAK83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	658	37.8
1) 1	44	2.5
2) 2	7	0.4
3) 3	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

619) Changes since 1980---Other relatives moved in (CHAL83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	665	38.2
1) 1	34	2.0
2) 2	7	0.4
3) 3	3	0.2
5) 5	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

620) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you . Changes since 1980---Other relatives moved out (CHAM83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	688	39.5
1) 1	15	0.9
2) 2	6	0.3
6) 6	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

621) Changes since 1980---Friends moved in (CHAN83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	695	39.9
1) 1	13	0.7
2) 2	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

622) Changes since 1980---Friends moved out (CHAO83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	690	39.6
1) 1	3	0.2
2) 2	1	0.1
5) 5	15	0.9
6) 6	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	883	50.7
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

623) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1980? (MOVED83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	404	23.2
2) No	1189	68.2
9) Missing	150	8.6
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

624) How many times? (NMOVE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	286	16.4
2) 2	78	4.5
3) 3	30	1.7
4) 4	10	0.6
97) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

625) I would like to ask you about your residence since the fall of 1980--Current home. Do/Did you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (CURSZE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) City	324	18.6
2) Farm	14	0.8
3) Open Country	66	3.8
7) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

626) I would like to ask you about your residence since the fall of 1980--Second home (before current home). Do/Did you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (SECSZE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) City	95	5.5
2) Farm	5	0.3
3) Open Country	17	1.0
7) Inapplicable	1625	93.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

627) I would like to ask you about your residence since the fall of 1980--Third home (before second/previous house). Do/Did you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (THDSZE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) City	36	2.1
2) Farm	1	0.1
3) Open Country	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1703	97.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

628) Was this a move to another community?--Current home (CURCOM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	238	13.7
2) No	166	9.5
7) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

629) Was this a move to another community?--Second/Previous home (SECCOM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	72	4.1
2) No	45	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1625	93.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

630) Was this a move to another community?--Third/Previous home to second (THDCOM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	24	1.4
2) No	15	0.9
7) Inapplicable	1703	97.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

631) What type of housing is/was it?--Current home (CURTYP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single family	279	16.0
2) Duplex	24	1.4
3) Townhouse	14	0.8
4) Apartment	53	3.0
5) Mobile home	28	1.6
6) Other	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

632) What type of housing is/was it?--Second/Previous home (SECTYP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single family	54	3.1
2) Duplex	8	0.5
3) Townhouse	12	0.7
4) Apartment	38	2.2
5) Mobile home	4	0.2
6) Other	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1625	93.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

633) What type of housing is/was it?--Third/Previous home to second (THDTYP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single family	15	0.9
2) Duplex	2	0.1
3) Townhouse	1	0.1
4) Apartment	15	0.9
5) Mobile home	4	0.2
6) Other	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1703	97.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

634) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Current home (CURRNT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	44	2.5
2) Buying	193	11.1
3) Renting	158	9.1
4) Other	9	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

635) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Second/Previous home (SECRNT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	4	0.2
2) Buying	14	0.8
3) Renting	91	5.2
4) Other	8	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1625	93.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

636) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Third/Previous home to second (THDRNT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	1	0.1
3) Renting	31	1.8
4) Other	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1703	97.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

637) Is/was your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1980, worse quality, or better quality?--Current home (CURQUA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	271	15.5
2) Same	86	4.9
3) Worse	45	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1339	76.8
8) Don't Know	2	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

638) Is/was your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1980, worse quality, or better quality?--Second/Previous home (SECQUA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	40	2.3
2) Same	36	2.1
3) Worse	41	2.4
7) Inapplicable	1625	93.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

639) Is/was your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1980, worse quality, or better quality?--Third/Previous home to second (THDQUA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	15	0.9
2) Same	12	0.7
3) Worse	12	0.7
7) Inapplicable	1703	97.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	290
Total	1743	100.0

640) What was the size of the community in which you lived when you were 16 years old? (COM1683)

	TOTAL	%
1) Farm/open country	180	11.3
2) Town or Village under 1,500	175	11.0
3) 1,500-9,999	288	18.1
4) 10,000-49,999	347	21.8
5) 50,000-149,999	179	11.2
6) 150,000-499,999	96	6.0
7) 500,000 or more	238	14.9
8) Don't know	87	5.5
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

641) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (NUMKID83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	143	9.0
1) 1	268	16.8
2) 2	583	36.6
3) 3	337	21.2
4) 4	148	9.3
5) 5	66	4.1
6) 6	27	1.7
7) 7	9	0.6
8) 8	6	0.4
10) 10	3	0.2
11) 11	1	0.1
99) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

642) Here are some statements about life in general and I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. As I grow older, things seem better than I thought they would be. (LIFEA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	161	10.1
2) Agree	1031	64.7
3) Disagree	355	22.3
4) Strongly disagree	23	1.4
8) Don't know	21	1.3
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

643) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (LIFEB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	190	11.9
2) Agree	960	60.3
3) Disagree	394	24.7
4) Strongly disagree	25	1.6
8) Don't know	22	1.4
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

644) This is the dreariest time of my life. (LIFEC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	1.0
2) Agree	149	9.4
3) Disagree	898	56.4
4) Strongly disagree	518	32.5
8) Don't know	9	0.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

645) These are the best years of my life. (LIFED83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	213	13.4
2) Agree	944	59.3
3) Disagree	378	23.7
4) Strongly disagree	18	1.1
8) Don't know	37	2.3
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

646) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (LIFEE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	10	0.6
2) Agree	164	10.3
3) Disagree	1030	64.7
4) Strongly disagree	383	24.0
8) Don't know	4	0.3
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

647) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (LIFEF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	222	13.9
2) Agree	1116	70.1
3) Disagree	233	14.6
4) Strongly disagree	10	0.6
8) Don't know	9	0.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

648) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (LIFEG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	252	15.8
2) Agree	1123	70.5
3) Disagree	188	11.8
4) Strongly disagree	14	0.9
8) Don't know	11	0.7
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

649) When I think back over my life, I didn't get the important things I wanted. (LIFEH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	26	1.6
2) Agree	271	17.0
3) Disagree	1045	65.6
4) Strongly disagree	235	14.8
8) Don't know	12	0.8
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

650) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (LIFEI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	20	1.3
2) Agree	190	11.9
3) Disagree	1116	70.1
4) Strongly disagree	258	16.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

651) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (LIFEJ83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	130	8.2
2) Agree	1148	72.1
3) Disagree	278	17.5
4) Strongly disagree	13	0.8
8) Don't know	20	1.3
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

652) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (LIFEK83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	48	3.0
2) Agree	628	39.4
3) Disagree	775	48.7
4) Strongly disagree	70	4.4
8) Don't know	68	4.3
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

653) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I want to do. (LIFEL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	233	14.6
2) Agree	1167	73.3
3) Disagree	164	10.3
4) Strongly disagree	10	0.6
8) Don't know	16	1.0
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

654) When I think about the things I really want to achieve in life, I'm worried I don't have enough years left to get them done. (LIFEM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	35	2.2
2) Agree	274	17.2
3) Disagree	1114	69.9
4) Strongly disagree	148	9.3
8) Don't know	17	1.1
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

655) Have there been times recently when you have set back and seriously evaluated what you have achieved in life and where you're going? (EVAL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1305	81.9
2) No	284	17.8
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

656) We would like to know what aspects of your life you are evaluating. Are you evaluating your career? (EVALA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	986	61.9
2) No	319	20.0
7) Inapplicable	288	18.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

657) Are you evaluating your relations with your children? (EVALB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	911	57.2
2) No	271	17.0
7) Inapplicable	403	25.3
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

658) Are you evaluating your marriage? (EVALC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	838	41.2
2) No	391	19.2
7) Inapplicable	804	39.5
Total	2033	100.0

659) Are you evaluating some other aspect of your life? (EVALD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	620	38.9
2) No	682	42.8
7) Inapplicable	288	18.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

660) During the last three years, did you change your religion? (CHAREL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	54	3.4
2) No	1534	96.3
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

661) Are you about as religious now as you were three years ago in 1980, more religious, or less religious? (MORREL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) About same	1084	68.0
2) More religious	404	25.4
3) Less religious	100	6.3
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

662) I am going to make some statements and for each one I would like you to tell me whether it is true for you or not true for you. I never hesitate to go out of my way to help someone in trouble. (SELFA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1280	80.4
2) Not true	300	18.8
8) Don't know	9	0.6
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

663) I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (SELFB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	440	27.6
2) Not true	1145	71.9
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

664) No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener. (SELFC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1053	66.1
2) Not true	527	33.1
8) Don't know	10	0.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

665) At times I have really insisted on having things go my own way. (SELFD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) True	1165	73.1
2) Not true	417	26.2
8) Don't know	8	0.5
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

666) Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPPY83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	552	34.7
2) Pretty happy	956	60.0
3) Not too happy	78	4.9
8) Don't know	4	0.3
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

667) Here are some statements about men's and women's roles. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. A woman's most important task in life should be taking care of her children. (ROLEA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	284	17.8
2) Agree	739	46.4
3) Disagree	453	28.4
4) Strongly disagree	99	6.2
8) Don't know	13	0.8
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

668) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROLEB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	66	4.1
2) Agree	366	23.0
3) Disagree	962	60.4
4) Strongly disagree	173	10.9
8) Don't know	21	1.3
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

669) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (ROLEC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	111	7.0
2) Agree	1111	69.7
3) Disagree	311	19.5
4) Strongly disagree	42	2.6
8) Don't know	13	0.8
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

670) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (ROLED83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	468	29.4
2) Agree	1006	63.2
3) Disagree	100	6.3
4) Strongly disagree	7	0.4
8) Don't know	8	0.5
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

671) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (ROLEE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	54	3.4
2) Agree	439	27.6
3) Disagree	920	57.8
4) Strongly disagree	141	8.9
8) Don't know	35	2.2
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

672) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (ROLEF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	216	13.6
2) Agree	784	49.2
3) Disagree	465	29.2
4) Strongly disagree	101	6.3
8) Don't know	23	1.4
9) Refused	4	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

673) Even though a wife works outside the home, the husband should be the main breadwinner and the wife should have the responsibility for the home and children. (ROLEG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	65	4.1
2) Agree	505	31.7
3) Disagree	838	52.6
4) Strongly disagree	153	9.6
8) Don't know	25	1.6
9) Refused	7	0.4
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

674) Now I'm going to make some statements about marriage and I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (MARRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	366	23.0
2) Agree	916	57.5
3) Disagree	266	16.7
4) Strongly disagree	20	1.3
8) Don't know	20	1.3
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

675) It's okay for people to get married thinking that if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (MARRB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	26	1.6
2) Agree	131	8.2
3) Disagree	824	51.7
4) Strongly disagree	601	37.7
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	5	0.3
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

676) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (MARRC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	140	8.8
2) Agree	916	57.5
3) Disagree	428	26.9
4) Strongly disagree	42	2.6
8) Don't know	58	3.6
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

677) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (MARRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	100	6.3
2) Agree	805	50.5
3) Disagree	552	34.7
4) Strongly disagree	29	1.8
8) Don't know	97	6.1
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

678) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (MARRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	45	2.8
2) Agree	344	21.6
3) Disagree	1017	63.8
4) Strongly disagree	153	9.6
8) Don't know	26	1.6
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

679) In marriages where the parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (MARRF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	87	5.5
2) Agree	901	56.6
3) Disagree	491	30.8
4) Strongly disagree	25	1.6
8) Don't know	81	5.1
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

680) Have you been married more than once? (MARONC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	194	11.9
2) No	1298	79.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

681) Do you have any children from a previous marriage who are not living with you now? (CHIPRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	101	6.2
2) No	93	5.7
7) Inapplicable	1434	88.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

682) Do you have any significant financial obligations such as child support, medical expenses, or college for these children? (FINOB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	1.6
2) No	75	4.6
7) Inapplicable	1527	93.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

683) How close do you feel to these children--very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (CHICLO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	68	4.2
2) Somewhat close	17	1.0
3) Not too close	6	0.4
4) Not close at all	8	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1527	93.8
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

684) Compared to most children, would you say these children have given you a lot of problems, some problems, only a few problems, or haven't they given you any problems at all? (PROBCH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	4	0.2
2) Some	24	1.5
3) Only a few	44	2.7
4) None	29	1.8
7) Inapplicable	1527	93.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

685) Has your spouse been married more than once? (SPOMAR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	195	12.0
2) No	1297	79.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

686) Does your spouse have any children from a previous marriage who are not living with you now? (SPOCHI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	89	5.5
2) No	106	6.5
7) Inapplicable	1433	88.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

687) Do you or your spouse have any significant financial obligations such as child support, medical expenses, or college for these children? (SPOFIN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	33	2.0
2) No	56	3.4
7) Inapplicable	1539	94.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

688) How close do you feel to these children--very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (SPOCLO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	28	1.7
2) Somewhat close	33	2.0
3) Not too close	10	0.6
4) Not close at all	17	1.0
7) Inapplicable	1539	94.5
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

689) Compared to most children, would you say these children have given you a lot of problems, some problems, only a few problems, or haven't they given you any problems at all? (SPOPRO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	9	0.6
2) Some	25	1.5
3) Only a few	28	1.7
4) None	26	1.6
7) Inapplicable	1539	94.5
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

690) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (MRECHI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	204	12.5
2) No	622	38.2
7) Inapplicable	758	46.6
8) Don't know	36	2.2
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

691) Are you/Is your wife pregnant now? (PREG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	3.0
2) No	143	8.8
7) Inapplicable	1424	87.5
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	7	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

692) What race does your husband/wife consider himself/herself? (SPRACE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) White, non-Hispanic	1354	83.2
2) White, Hispanic	51	3.1
3) Black	57	3.5
4) Other	26	1.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	0	0.0
9) Refused	7	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

693) We would like to know about your husband's/your present job. Last week was your husband/were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (HUSEMP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working full-time	1351	83.0
2) Working part-time	43	2.6
3) With a job but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, or strike	21	1.3
4) Unemployed	29	1.8
5) Retired	21	1.3
6) In school	11	0.7
7) Keeping house	4	0.2
8) Other	11	0.7
97) Inapplicable	133	8.2
99) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

694) What kind of work does your husband/do you normally do? (HUSOCC83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	56.98	26.40

695) Husband's occupational type (HUSTYP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	299	18.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	396	24.3
3) Clerical and kindred workers	52	3.2
4) Sales workers	74	4.5
5) Craftsmen and foremen	318	19.5
6) Operatives	148	9.1
7) Non-farm laborers	44	2.7
9) Service workers	47	2.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen	1	0.1
11) Military	27	1.7
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	11	0.7
13) Farmer-rancher, large	13	0.8
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	8	0.5
97) Inapplicable	185	11.4
98) Don't know	1	0.1
99) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

696) During the average week, how many hours does he/do you work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, and work done for the job at home? (HUSHRS83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	58.00	19.23

697) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (HUSHRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	837	51.4
2) No	576	35.4
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

698) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Shift work (HUSHRB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	250	15.4
2) No	1162	71.4
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

699) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (HUSHRC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	545	33.5
2) No	868	53.3
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

700) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (HUSHRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	565	34.7
2) No	848	52.1
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

701) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Periods of no work (HUSHRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	94	5.8
2) No	1318	81.0
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

702) How much does your husband's/your job interfere with your family life? Would you say a lot, somewhat, not too much, or not at all? (HJOBIN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	126	7.7
2) Somewhat	316	19.4
3) Not too much	466	28.6
4) Not at all	502	30.8
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

703) On the whole, how satisfied is your husband/are you with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (HJOBSA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	646	39.7
2) Moderately satisfied	534	32.8
3) A little dissatisfied	174	10.7
4) Very dissatisfied	58	3.6
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

704) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to your husband's/your job since the fall of 1980. Was your husband/Were you unemployed for a month or longer? (HJBUNA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	256	15.7
2) No	1156	71.0
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

705) How many months? (HJBUNB83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	83.01	32.68

706) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to your husband's/your job since the fall of 1980. Did your husband/you have a reduction in pay? (HJBCHB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	275	16.9
2) No	1134	69.7
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

707) Did he/you go to work for a different employer? (HJBCHC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	336	20.6
2) No	1077	66.2
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

708) Did he/you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (HJBCHD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	613	37.7
2) No	796	48.9
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

709) Did he/you start school or training program to increase his/your job skills? (HJBCHA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	313	19.2
2) No	1099	67.5
7) Inapplicable	213	13.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

710) Do you/Does your wife have a job? (WJOB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	933	57.3
2) No	558	34.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

711) Have you/Has she worked at any time in the last three years? (WJOBA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	186	11.4
2) No	370	22.7
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

712) When did you/she stop working? Number of months: (WSTPWK83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	87.50	27.12

713) What would you say are the most important reasons why you aren't/your wife isn't working now? To take care of husband. (WREASA83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	487	29.9
1) Yes	69	4.2
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

714) Husband/you disapproves. (WREASB83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	509	31.3
1) Yes	47	2.9
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

715) Health prohibits working (WREASC83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	514	31.6
1) Yes	42	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

716) Probably no jobs available (WREASD83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	518	31.8
1) Yes	38	2.3
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

717) To have or take care of kids (WREASE83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	232	14.3
1) Yes	324	19.9
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

718) Laid off/on strike (WREASF83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	545	33.5
1) Yes	11	0.7
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

719) Going to school (WREASG83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	533	32.7
1) Yes	23	1.4
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

720) Retired (WREASH83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	549	33.7
1) Yes	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

721) Don't need the money (WREASI83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	460	28.3
1) Yes	96	5.9
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

722) Other (WREASJ83)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	395	24.3
1) Yes	161	9.9
7) Inapplicable	1066	65.5
9) Refused	6	0.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

723) What is your/her current job? (WOCCS83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	69.88	27.32

724) Wife's occupational type (WTYPE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers	234	14.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	122	7.5
3) Clerical and kindred workers	342	21.0
4) Sales workers	49	3.0
5) Craftsmen and foremen	17	1.0
6) Operatives	35	2.1
7) Non-farm laborers	19	1.2
8) Private household workers	2	0.1
9) Service workers	106	6.5
10) Farm laborers and foremen	0	0.0
11) Military	2	0.1
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)	1	0.1
13) Farmer-rancher, large	1	0.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	696	42.8
99) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

725) During the average week, how many hours does the job involve? Please include overtime hours averaged, travel to and from work, and work for the job that was done at home. Number of hours: (WHRS83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	62.82	31.53

726) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (WHRSA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	308	18.9
2) No	624	38.3
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

727) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Shift work (WHRSB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	120	7.4
2) No	811	49.8
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

728) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (WHRSC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	252	15.5
2) No	679	41.7
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

729) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (WHRSD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	125	7.7
2) No	807	49.6
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

730) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Regular periods of month or more of not working (WHRSE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	131	8.0
2) No	801	49.2
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

731) How much does your/your wife's job interfere with your family life? Would you say a lot, somewhat, not too much, or not at all? (WWKINT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	44	2.7
2) Somewhat	198	12.2
3) Not too much	298	18.3
4) Not at all	391	24.0
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

732) Taking all things together, how would you say that your/your wife's working has affected the quality of your marriage? Has it greatly increased it, increased it, decreased it, or greatly decreased it? (WWKAFF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatly increased	112	6.9
2) Increased	548	33.7
3) Decreased	58	3.6
4) Greatly decreased	5	0.3
5) No change	207	12.7
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

733) On the whole, how satisfied are you/is your wife with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WWKSAT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	378	23.2
2) Moderately satisfied	417	25.6
3) A little satisfied	111	6.8
4) Very dissatisfied	24	1.5
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

734) We'd like to know about things that might have happened to your/your wife's job since the fall of 1980. Were you/your wife unemployed for a month or longer? (WWKCHA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	255	15.7
2) No	676	41.5
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

735) How many months? Number of months (WUNEM83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	83.59	31.69

736) We'd like to know about things that might have happened to your/your wife's job since the fall of 1980. Did you/your wife have a reduction in pay? (WWKCHB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	137	8.4
2) No	790	48.5
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

737) Did you/she go to work for a different employer? (WWKCHC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	268	16.5
2) No	663	40.7
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

738) Did you/she get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (WWKCHD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	394	24.2
2) No	533	32.7
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

739) Did you/your wife start school or training program to increase your/her job skills? (WWKCHE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	224	13.8
2) No	707	43.4
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

740) Was there any time in the last three years when your family had to rely primarily on your/your wife's income because your husband was/you were not bringing in enough money? (WRELY83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	166	10.2
2) No	765	47.0
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

741) How does your husband/do you generally feel about your/your wife's working? Does he/Do you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (WHUSFL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	397	24.4
2) Approve	473	29.1
3) Neutral	24	1.5
4) Disapprove	36	2.2
5) Strongly disapprove	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	695	42.7
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

742) If you/your wife had a choice, would you/she have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (WWKCHO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part-time	720	44.2
2) Full-time	352	21.6
3) Not work	402	24.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	13	0.8
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

743) I am going to mention some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me how often you and your spouse do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACA93)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	1133	69.6
2) Usually	159	9.8
3) Occasionally	183	11.2
4) Never	12	0.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

744) Go shopping together?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACB93)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	291	17.9
2) Usually	226	13.9
3) Occasionally	784	48.2
4) Never	186	11.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

745) How often do you visit friends together?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACC93)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	727	44.7
2) Usually	287	17.6
3) Occasionally	416	25.6
4) Never	56	3.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

746) Work together on projects around the house?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACD93)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	495	30.4
2) Usually	367	22.5
3) Occasionally	528	32.4
4) Never	97	6.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

747) When you go out--say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie--how often do you do this together?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACE93)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost always	878	53.9
2) Usually	197	12.1
3) Occasionally	323	19.8
4) Never	87	5.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

748) Are there any people you consider to be very close friends of yours who are not relatives? (FRDNS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1318	81.0
2) No	166	10.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

749) How many persons would that be? (NUMFRD83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	24.67	36.62

750) How many of your close friends are also close friends of your husband/wife? (SHRFRD83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	23.84	37.16

751) In every family there are a lot of routine tasks that have to be done--cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cleaning up after meals, cooking dinners, etc. How much of this kind of work usually is done by you--all of it, most of it, about half of it, less than half of it, or none of it? (CHORES83)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	209	12.8
2) Most of it	481	29.5
3) About half of it	317	19.5
4) Less than half	418	25.7
5) None of it	61	3.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

752) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHOFAR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1168	71.7
2) Do more than own share	225	13.8
3) Other	87	5.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

753) What about your spouse, does he/she think the current arrangement is fair or that he/she is doing more than his/her share? (CHOSPO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	1235	75.9
2) Do more than own share	172	10.6
3) Other	56	3.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	23	1.4
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

754) Do you and your husband/wife have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (CHOFGT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	367	22.5
2) No	1120	68.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	8	0.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

755) How much of the looking after children usually is done by you--all of it, most of it, about half of it, less than half of it, or none of it? (CHICAR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	64	3.9
2) Most of it	355	21.8
3) About half of it	367	22.5
4) Less than half	245	15.0
5) None of it	10	0.6
7) Inapplicable	575	35.3
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

756) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHIFAR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	906	55.7
2) Do more than own share	95	5.8
3) Other	34	2.1
7) Inapplicable	575	35.3
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

757) What about your spouse, does he/she think the current arrangement is fair or that he/she is doing more than his/her share? (CHISPO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fair	925	56.8
2) Do more than own share	72	4.4
3) Other	30	1.8
7) Inapplicable	575	35.3
8) Don't know	16	1.0
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

758) Do you and your husband/wife have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of looking after the children? (CHIFGT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	172	10.6
2) No	869	53.4
7) Inapplicable	575	35.3
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

759) Sometimes people think they would enjoy living apart from their children. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (LIVAPT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	10	0.6
2) Often	17	1.0
3) Occasionally	293	18.0
4) Never	723	44.4
7) Inapplicable	575	35.3
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

760) Compared to most children, would you say any of your children have given you a lot of problems, some problems, only a few problems, or haven't they given you any problems at all? (CHDPRO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	24	1.5
2) Some	156	9.6
3) Only a few	482	29.6
4) None	350	21.5
7) Inapplicable	603	37.0
8) Don't know	0	0.0
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

761) When you stay home all day with your family, how often do you feel tired or irritated? Would you say a lot of the time, some of the time, hardly never, or never? (FAMIRR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot of the time	50	3.1
2) Some of the time	552	33.9
3) Hardly ever	734	45.1
4) Never	138	8.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	12	0.7
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

762) When your spouse is away, would you say you miss him/her a great deal, somewhat, or hardly at all? (SPOAWY83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	840	51.6
2) Somewhat	499	30.7
3) Hardly at all	79	4.9
4) Never away	64	3.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

763) Sometimes married people think they would enjoy living apart from their spouse. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (ENJAPT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	24	1.5
2) Often	26	1.6
3) Occasionally	439	27.0
4) Never	994	61.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

764) Now, I would like you to think a minute about the way decisions are made at your house. Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (DECIA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1054	64.7
2) No	429	26.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

765) What about your spouse--are there any kinds of decisions where his/her decision is the final word? (DECIB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1133	69.6
2) No	352	21.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	9	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

766) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your spouse more often have the final word or do you? (DECIC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) I do	395	24.3
2) Spouse does	376	23.1
3) Equal/Compromise	710	43.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

767) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DECID83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1411	86.7
2) No	73	4.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

768) How often do you disagree with your husband/wife? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (FIGHTA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	15	0.9
2) Rarely	359	22.1
3) Sometimes	938	57.6
4) Often	148	9.1
5) Very often	25	1.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

769) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (FIGHTB83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1027	63.1
1) 1	232	14.3
2) 2	135	8.3
3) 3	32	2.0
4) 4	19	1.2
5) 5	7	0.4
6) 6	7	0.4
8) 8	1	0.1
10) 10	10	0.6
12) 12	4	0.2
15) 15	2	0.1
20) 20	1	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	133	8.2
98) Don't know	5	0.3
99) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

770) In many households bad feelings and arguments occur from time to time. In many cases people get so angry that they slap, hit, push, kick, or throw things at one another. Has this ever happened between you and your husband/wife? (FIGHTC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	288	17.7
2) No	1195	73.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

771) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (RHLTH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	658	40.4
2) Good	650	39.9
3) Fair	136	8.4
4) Poor	41	2.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

772) Has this fair/poor health condition put a strain on your marriage? (PRHLTH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	57	3.5
2) No	119	7.3
7) Inapplicable	1451	89.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

773) Do you have any permanent health or physical conditions that restrict your ability to move about or limit you in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (HLRES83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	106	6.5
2) No	1379	84.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	10	0.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

774) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLRESA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.8
2) No	74	4.5
7) Inapplicable	1522	93.5
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

775) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your eyesight? (HLTDEA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	485	29.8
2) No	996	61.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

776) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your hearing? (HLTDEB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	131	8.0
2) No	1350	82.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

777) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your teeth? (HLTDEC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	211	13.0
2) No	1272	78.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

778) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your energy? (HLTDED83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	519	31.9
2) No	963	59.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

779) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your hair condition? (HLTDEE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	219	13.5
2) No	1264	77.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

780) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your skin condition? (HLTDEF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	107	6.6
2) No	1376	84.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

781) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your body shape? (HLTDEG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	502	30.8
2) No	979	60.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

782) In the last three years, have you gained weight? (HLTDEH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	583	35.8
2) No	899	55.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

783) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (DEPREA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	898	55.2
2) No	586	36.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

784) Have you felt that way recently? (DEPREB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	365	22.4
2) No	532	32.7
7) Inapplicable	730	44.8
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

785) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (DEPREC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	146	9.0
2) No	219	13.5
7) Inapplicable	1263	77.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

786) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (DEPRED83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	146	9.0
2) No	217	13.3
7) Inapplicable	1263	77.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

787) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (BOTHA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	160	9.8
2) Sometimes	622	38.2
3) Never	698	42.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

788) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (BOTHB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	211	13.0
2) Sometimes	824	50.6
3) Never	448	27.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

789) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in 'cold sweats'? (BOTHC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	37	2.3
2) Sometimes	189	11.6
3) Never	1255	77.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

790) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (BOTHD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	181	11.1
2) Sometimes	869	53.4
3) Never	431	26.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

791) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (BOTHE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	73	4.5
2) Sometimes	574	35.3
3) Never	833	51.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

792) How often would you say you feel that nothing turns out for you the way you want it to, that your wishes aren't fulfilled? (BOTHF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	56	3.4
2) Sometimes	724	44.5
3) Never	697	42.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

793) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (BOTHG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	48	2.9
2) Sometimes	391	24.0
3) Never	1043	64.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

794) Within the last year, would you say that most of the time you were in very good spirits, good spirits, low spirits, or very low spirits? (BOTHH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very good spirits	368	22.6
2) Good spirits	1030	63.3
3) Low spirits	73	4.5
4) Very low spirits	8	0.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

795) In general, would you say your husband's/wife's health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (SPOHL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	657	40.4
2) Good	661	40.6
3) Fair	133	8.2
4) Poor	32	2.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

796) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTSTR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	3.8
2) No	101	6.2
7) Inapplicable	1463	89.9
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

797) Does your (husband/wife) have any permanent health or physical condition that restricts (his/her) ability to move about or limits (him/her) in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (SPHLTP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	100	6.1
2) No	1381	84.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

798) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTST283)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	29	1.8
2) No	70	4.3
7) Inapplicable	1528	93.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

799) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) eyesight? (HLTDA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	363	22.3
2) No	1115	68.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

800) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) hearing? (HLTDB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	118	7.2
2) No	1362	83.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

801) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) teeth? (HLTDC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	143	8.8
2) No	1338	82.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

802) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) energy? (HLTDD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	338	20.8
2) No	1139	70.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

803) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) hair condition? (HLTDE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	157	9.6
2) No	1325	81.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

804) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) skin condition? (HLTDF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	43	2.6
2) No	1441	88.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

805) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) body shape? (HLTDG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	342	21.0
2) No	1142	70.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

806) In the last three years, has your (husband/wife) gained weight? (HLTDH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	520	31.9
2) No	961	59.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	11	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

807) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/ your wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable or depressed? (MNHLTA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	872	53.6
2) No	600	36.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	11	0.7
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

808) Has (he/she) felt that way recently? (MNHLTB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	394	24.2
2) No	468	28.7
7) Inapplicable	756	46.4
8) Don't know	9	0.6
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

809) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (MNHLAC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	135	8.3
2) No	258	15.8
7) Inapplicable	1234	75.8
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

810) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (MNHLST83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	194	11.9
2) No	197	12.1
7) Inapplicable	1234	75.8
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

811) How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your (husband/wife)? (SATUND83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	667	41.0
2) Pretty happy	691	42.4
3) Not too happy	124	7.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

812) How happy are you with the amount of love and affection you receive? (SATLOV83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	801	49.2
2) Pretty happy	585	35.9
3) Not too happy	94	5.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

813) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things? (SATAGR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	555	34.1
2) Pretty happy	834	51.2
3) Not too happy	92	5.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

814) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (SATSEX83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	691	42.4
2) Pretty happy	662	40.7
3) Not too happy	117	7.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	18	1.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

815) How happy are you with the way your spouse gets along with your children? (SATKID83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	810	49.8
2) Pretty happy	465	28.6
3) Not too happy	59	3.6
7) Inapplicable	268	16.5
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	23	1.4
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

816) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner? (SATFIN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	781	48.0
2) Pretty happy	344	21.1
3) Not too happy	37	2.3
7) Inapplicable	446	27.4
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

817) How happy are you with your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (SATHSE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	729	44.8
2) Pretty happy	561	34.5
3) Not too happy	189	11.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

818) How happy are you with your spouse as someone to do things with? (SATTDO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	903	55.5
2) Pretty happy	503	30.9
3) Not too happy	76	4.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

819) How happy are you with your spouse's faithfulness to you? (SATFTH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1284	78.9
2) Pretty happy	169	10.4
3) Not too happy	25	1.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

820) How happy are you with your financial situation? (SATFN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	624	38.3
2) Pretty happy	695	42.7
3) Not too happy	161	9.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

821) How happy are you with your home? (SATHME83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	879	54.0
2) Pretty happy	516	31.7
3) Not too happy	87	5.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

822) Marriage affects many areas of a person's life, sometimes improving it and sometimes causing problems. Would you say your marriage has improved or worsened the following areas of your life? --Your social life? (BTWRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	1083	66.5
2) Worsened	136	8.4
3) No effect	254	15.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	16	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

823) Your financial situation? (BTWRB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	1197	73.5
2) Worsened	99	6.1
3) No effect	180	11.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

824) Your peace of mind? (BTWRC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	1246	76.5
2) Worsened	92	5.7
3) No effect	135	8.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

825) Your getting along with your children? (BTWRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	1101	67.6
2) Worsened	26	1.6
3) No effect	204	12.5
7) Inapplicable	254	15.6
8) Don't know	23	1.4
9) Refused	20	1.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

826) Your job opportunities? (BTWRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	665	40.8
2) Worsened	163	10.0
3) No effect	623	38.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	29	1.8
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

827) Often one partner in a marriage gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the marriage than the other? (GIVES83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	435	26.7
2) No	1040	63.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	8	0.5
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

828) Often one partner in a marriage gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the marriage than the other? Who? (GIVESA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	240	14.7
2) Spouse	187	11.5
7) Inapplicable	1193	73.3
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

829) I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you gets angry easily? (PROBA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1003	61.6
2) Yes, spouse	165	10.1
3) Yes, self	226	13.9
4) Both	88	5.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

830) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? (PROBB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	894	54.9
2) Yes, spouse	183	11.2
3) Yes, self	330	20.3
4) Both	75	4.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

831) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? (PROBC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1253	77.0
2) Yes, spouse	110	6.8
3) Yes, self	67	4.1
4) Both	52	3.2
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

832) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? (PROBD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1198	73.6
2) Yes, spouse	147	9.0
3) Yes, self	110	6.8
4) Both	27	1.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

833) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (PROBE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1099	67.5
2) Yes, spouse	125	7.7
3) Yes, self	182	11.2
4) Both	74	4.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

834) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? (PROBF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	988	60.7
2) Yes, spouse	172	10.6
3) Yes, self	228	14.0
4) Both	94	5.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

835) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? (PROBG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1050	64.5
2) Yes, spouse	191	11.7
3) Yes, self	158	9.7
4) Both	83	5.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

836) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? (PROBH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1247	76.6
2) Yes, spouse	94	5.8
3) Yes, self	93	5.7
4) Both	38	2.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	5	0.3
9) Refused	18	1.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

837) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has a sexual relationship with someone else? (PROBI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1407	86.4
2) Yes, spouse	29	1.8
3) Yes, self	31	1.9
4) Both	8	0.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	17	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

838) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? (PROBJ83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1212	74.4
2) Yes, spouse	94	5.8
3) Yes, self	65	4.0
4) Both	110	6.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

839) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (PROBK83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1210	74.3
2) Yes, spouse	131	8.0
3) Yes, self	123	7.6
4) Both	17	1.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

840) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? (PROBL83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1275	78.3
2) Yes, spouse	100	6.1
3) Yes, self	78	4.8
4) Both	28	1.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

841) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? (PROBM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1392	85.5
2) Yes, spouse	60	3.7
3) Yes, self	24	1.5
4) Both	6	0.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

842) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? (PROBN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1469	90.2
2) Yes, spouse	6	0.4
3) Yes, self	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

843) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is sometimes too mean to the children? (PROBO83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1127	69.2
2) Yes, spouse	33	2.0
3) Yes, self	13	0.8
4) Both	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	427	26.2
9) Refused	21	1.3
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

844) Compared to most children, would you say your stepchildren have given you a lot of problems, only a few problems, or haven't they given you any problems at all? (PROBSC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	6	0.4
3) Only a few	20	1.2
4) None	10	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1590	97.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

845) If you had to do it all over again, would you marry someone else, the same person, or not marry at all? (MARAGN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Someone else	56	3.4
2) Same person	1283	78.8
3) Not marry at all	91	5.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	49	3.0
9) Refused	16	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

846) Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (MARHAP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	857	52.6
2) Pretty happy	566	34.8
3) Not too happy	54	3.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

847) Compared to other marriages you know about, do you think your marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (MARHPC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	1042	64.0
2) Same	387	23.8
3) Not as good	41	2.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	8	0.5
9) Refused	17	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

848) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along quite well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (MARTRB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	748	45.9
2) No	732	45.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

849) How long ago did you first feel that way? (MRTRBA83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	58.29	44.93

850) Have you thought this within the last three years? (MRTRBC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	421	25.9
2) No	323	19.8
7) Inapplicable	880	54.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

851) Do you feel this way now? (MRTRBD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	84	5.2
2) No	333	20.5
7) Inapplicable	1207	74.1
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

852) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (PBCN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	510	31.3
2) No	970	59.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

853) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (PBCNA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	343	21.1
2) No	165	10.1
7) Inapplicable	1118	68.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

854) Have you talked with them recently? (PBCNB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	144	8.8
2) No	198	12.2
7) Inapplicable	1285	78.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

855) As far as you know has your (husband/wife) talked with relatives, friends, or a counselor about problems either of you were having with your marriage? (PBCNS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	288	17.7
2) No	1156	71.0
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	36	2.2
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

856) Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (PBCNSA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	206	12.7
2) No	73	4.5
7) Inapplicable	1340	82.3
8) Don't know	7	0.4
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

857) Has (he/she) done so recently? (PBCNSB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	87	5.3
2) No	107	6.6
7) Inapplicable	1422	87.3
8) Don't know	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

858) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (MRTRBS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	503	30.9
2) No	950	58.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	26	1.6
9) Refused	16	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

859) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? When? (MRTBSA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	288	17.7
2) No	200	12.3
7) Inapplicable	1125	69.1
8) Don't know	12	0.7
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

860) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (MRTBSB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	3.9
2) No	205	12.6
7) Inapplicable	1340	82.3
8) Don't know	17	1.0
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

861) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (DIVOR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	306	18.8
2) No	1173	72.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

862) Are you thinking about it now? (DIVORA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	3.1
2) No	254	15.6
7) Inapplicable	1322	81.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

863) As far as you know, has the thought of divorce or a separation crossed your (husband's/wife's) mind in the last three years? (DIVRS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	248	15.2
2) No	1214	74.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	18	1.1
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

864) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (DIVRSA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	2.3
2) No	196	12.0
7) Inapplicable	1380	84.8
8) Don't know	12	0.7
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

865) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	153	9.4
2) No	177	10.9
7) Inapplicable	1297	79.7
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

866) Has this been within the last three years? (DIVRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	136	8.4
2) No	17	1.0
7) Inapplicable	1475	90.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

867) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? Recently? (DIVRB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	3.8
2) No	74	4.5
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

868) Who started the (most recent conversation)? (DIVRC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	72	4.4
2) Spouse	39	2.4
3) Both	22	1.4
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
8) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

869) During the conversation did you generally speak in favor of the idea, suggest it was not a good idea, or express uncertainty? (DIVRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor idea	41	2.5
2) Not a good idea	21	1.3
3) Uncertainty	73	4.5
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

870) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIVRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	41	2.5
2) No	95	5.8
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

871) What about dividing up the property? (DIVRF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	3.0
2) No	87	5.3
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

872) Have you talked about filing? (DIVRG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	36	2.2
2) No	100	6.1
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

873) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (DIVRH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	1.6
2) No	110	6.8
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

874) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (DIVRI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	0.2
2) No	132	8.1
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

875) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with members of your family? (DIVFM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	69	4.2
2) No	67	4.1
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

876) Was this in the last three years? (DIVFMA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	69	4.2
7) Inapplicable	1559	95.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

877) Do they generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVFMB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	15	0.9
2) Disapprove	33	2.0
3) Mixed feelings	18	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1559	95.8
8) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

878) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with a close friend? (SEPCN83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	80	4.9
2) No	56	3.4
7) Inapplicable	1492	91.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

879) Was this within the last three years? (SEPCNA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	80	4.9
7) Inapplicable	1548	95.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

880) Does your friend generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (SEPCNB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	26	1.6
2) Disapprove	29	1.8
3) Mixed feelings	20	1.2
7) Inapplicable	1548	95.1
8) Don't know	4	0.2
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

881) Because of problems people are having with their marriage they sometimes leave home either for a short time or as a trial separation. Has this ever happened in your marriage? (TRSEPA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	168	10.3
2) No	1313	80.7
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

882) Has this happened within the last three years? (TRSEPB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	4.1
2) No	102	6.3
9) Refused	1460	89.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

883) How many times within the last three years? Number (TRSEPC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	45	2.8
2) 2	16	1.0
3) 3	4	0.2
4) 4	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1562	95.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

884) Who left the last time? (TRSEPD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	36	2.2
2) Spouse	30	1.8
7) Inapplicable	1562	95.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

885) How long were you separated (the last time)? (TRSEPE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Few hours	10	0.6
2) Overnight	7	0.4
3) Two or more days	28	1.7
4) A month or more	21	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1562	95.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

886) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MARBET83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	954	58.6
2) Same	471	28.9
3) Worse	55	3.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

887) What do you see as the future of your marriage? Is it likely to get better, stay the same, or get worse? (MARFUT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	1076	66.1
2) Same	353	21.7
3) Worse	25	1.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	27	1.7
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

888) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your (husband/wife) are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (LOVEA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely strong	730	44.8
2) Very strong	499	30.7
3) Pretty strong	202	12.4
4) Not too strong	35	2.1
5) Not strong at all	14	0.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

889) How about your (husband's/wife's) feelings of love for you? Would you say they are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (LOVEB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely strong	741	45.5
2) Very strong	489	30.0
3) Pretty strong	190	11.7
4) Not too strong	29	1.8
5) Not strong at all	9	0.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	23	1.4
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

890) A lot of things help to keep marriages together. I'm going to mention some things and I would like you to tell me if they are very important, somewhat important, or not very important in keeping your marriage together. How important is financial security in keeping your marriage together? (BONDA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	373	22.9
2) Somewhat important	727	44.7
3) Not very important	373	22.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	8	0.5
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

891) How important is not wanting to leave this residence? (BONDB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	297	18.2
2) Somewhat important	326	20.0
3) Not very important	848	52.1
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	10	0.6
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

892) Your spouse's dependency on you. (BONDC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	450	27.6
2) Somewhat important	537	33.0
3) Not very important	469	28.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	25	1.5
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

893) Your dependency on your spouse. (BONDD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	489	30.0
2) Somewhat important	553	34.0
3) Not very important	428	26.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	10	0.6
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

894) How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together? (BONDE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	599	36.8
2) Somewhat important	360	22.1
3) Not very important	520	31.9
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

895) How important is worrying whether your children would suffer if you divorced? (BONDF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	749	46.0
2) Somewhat important	250	15.4
3) Not very important	326	20.0
7) Inapplicable	254	15.6
8) Don't know	24	1.5
9) Refused	25	1.5
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

896) Your children would disapprove of divorce. (BONDG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	585	35.9
2) Somewhat important	293	18.0
3) Not very important	435	26.7
7) Inapplicable	254	15.6
8) Don't know	35	2.1
9) Refused	26	1.6
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

897) You might lose your children. (BONDH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	679	41.7
2) Somewhat important	153	9.4
3) Not very important	472	29.0
7) Inapplicable	254	15.6
8) Don't know	41	2.5
9) Refused	29	1.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

898) Family or friends would disapprove of divorce. (BONDI83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	175	10.7
2) Somewhat important	310	19.0
3) Not very important	986	60.6
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	18	1.1
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

899) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INCOMA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000 or more	1266	77.8
2) Less than $20,000	202	12.4
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	21	1.3
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

900) READ FOLLOWING IF INCOME $20,000 OR MORE: I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1982, please stop me. (INCOMB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000-$24,999	241	14.8
2) $25,000-$29,999	248	15.2
3) $30,000-$39,999	326	20.0
4) $40,000-$49,999	198	12.2
5) $50,000-$59,999	94	5.8
6) $60,000 or more	136	8.4
7) Inapplicable	362	22.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	17	1.0
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

901) READ FOLLOWING IF INCOME LESS THAN $20,000: I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1982, please stop me. (INCOMC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under $5,000	6	0.4
2) $5,000-$9,999	33	2.0
3) $10,000-$14,999	58	3.6
4) $15,000-$19,999	100	6.1
7) Inapplicable	1426	87.6
8) Don't know	5	0.3
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

902) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (INCOMD83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	137.26	284.08

903) What percent of this total family income does your husband/wife contribute? (INCOME83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	145.65	280.38

904) Have you received income from any public assistance program for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since the fall of 1980? (PUBASS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	57	3.5
2) No	1424	87.5
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

905) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (FINBET83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Getting better	889	54.6
2) Getting worse	166	10.2
3) Stayed the same	420	25.8
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
8) Don't know	6	0.4
9) Refused	14	0.9
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

906) Do you and your (husband/wife) jointly own any property (other than the home you have mentioned) -- for example, a business, stocks or bonds, real estate, or other major investments? (FINPRP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	713	43.8
2) No	770	47.3
7) Inapplicable	133	8.2
9) Refused	12	0.7
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

907) What is their approximate value? (PROVL83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	697,019.06	438,137.74

908) You said earlier that you had separated from your (husband/wife). How long ago did this happen? (SEPAR83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.0
1) 1	1	0.0
2) 2	3	0.1
3) 3	2	0.1
4) 4	2	0.1
5) 5	2	0.1
6) 6	1	0.0
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	1	0.0
10) 10	2	0.1
12) 12	4	0.2
17) 17	1	0.0
24) 24	3	0.1
29) 29	1	0.0
35) 35	1	0.0
36) 36	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1996	98.6
99) Refused	1	0.0
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

909) Is this a legal separation? (SEPARA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	0.7
2) No	13	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1996	98.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

910) Do you expect that this will be a permanent separation or do you expect to get back together? (SEPARB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Permanent	16	0.8
2) Get back together	5	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1996	98.6
8) Don't know	7	0.3
9) Refused	1	0.0
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

911) When you separated, was it you that left or your (husband/wife)? (SEPARC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	15	0.7
2) Spouse	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1996	98.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

912) Are you going with someone now? (SEPRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	0.5
2) No	16	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1996	98.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

913) How long have you been going together? (SEPRDA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	2	0.1
2) 2	3	0.1
6) 6	1	0.0
8) 8	1	0.0
24) 24	2	0.1
35) 35	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2014	99.5
98) Don't know	1	0.0
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

914) Are you engaged or living together? (SEPRDB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	0.1
2) No	9	0.4
7) Inapplicable	2014	99.5
Missing	8
Total	2025	100.0

915) You said earlier that you had lost your (husband/wife)? How long ago did this happen? (WIDW83)

	TOTAL	%
3) 3	1	0.0
10) 10	1	0.0
12) 12	1	0.0
18) 18	1	0.0
24) 24	2	0.1
27) 27	1	0.0
29) 29	1	0.0
30) 30	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	2022	99.5
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

916) Have you remarried? (WIDWA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.0
2) No	9	0.4
7) Inapplicable	2022	99.5
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

917) How long ago did you remarry? (WIDWB83)

	TOTAL	%
6) 6	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2031	100.0
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

918) Are you still married to this person? (WIDWC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.0
7) Inapplicable	2031	100.0
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

919) How did the marriage end? (WIDWCA83)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	2032	100.0
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

920) Are you going with someone now? (WIDWD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	0.1
2) No	7	0.3
7) Inapplicable	2023	99.6
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

921) How long have you been going together? (WIDWDA83)

	TOTAL	%
5) 5	1	0.0
18) 18	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

922) Are you engaged or living together? (WIDWDB83)

	TOTAL	%
2) No	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	2030	99.9
Missing	1
Total	2032	100.0

923) You said earlier that you had gotten a divorce. How long ago did the divorce become final? (DIVC83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	7	0.3
1) 1	1	0.0
2) 2	1	0.0
3) 3	5	0.2
4) 4	4	0.2
5) 5	1	0.0
6) 6	2	0.1
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	2	0.1
10) 10	3	0.1
12) 12	7	0.3
17) 17	1	0.0
18) 18	3	0.1
19) 19	2	0.1
20) 20	3	0.1
24) 24	6	0.3
26) 26	1	0.0
28) 28	3	0.1
30) 30	3	0.1
31) 31	1	0.0
33) 33	1	0.0
36) 36	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1948	97.1
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

924) How long ago did you and your (husband/wife) permanently separate from each other? (DIVCA83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2007	94.79	12.85

925) Have you remarried? (DIVCB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	0.6
2) No	47	2.3
97) 97	1948	97.1
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

926) How long ago did you remarry? (DIVCBA83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.0
2) 2	2	0.1
4) 4	1	0.0
5) 5	1	0.0
10) 10	1	0.0
12) 12	2	0.1
15) 15	1	0.0
16) 16	2	0.1
24) 24	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1995	99.4
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

927) Are you still married to this person? (DIVCBB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1995	99.4
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

928) How did this marriage end? (DIVBBA83)

	TOTAL	%
7) Inapplicable	2007	100.0
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

929) Are you going with someone now? (DIVCC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	25	1.2
2) No	22	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1960	97.7
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

930) How long have you been going together? (DIVCCA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	2	0.1
2) 2	2	0.1
3) 3	1	0.0
6) 6	4	0.2
9) 9	1	0.0
10) 10	2	0.1
12) 12	5	0.2
18) 18	1	0.0
22) 22	1	0.0
24) 24	3	0.1
42) 42	1	0.0
96) 96	1	0.0
97) Inapplicable	1982	98.8
99) Refused	1	0.0
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

931) Are you engaged or living together? (DIVCCB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	0.6
2) No	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1982	98.8
9) Refused	1	0.0
Missing	26
Total	2007	100.0

932) I'd like to ask a few questions about the (divorce/separation) from your spouse. Quite often when people separate, one person wants to separate more than the other. When separation first came up, who seemed to want it more -- you or your (husband/wife)? (DVRC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self	50	2.5
2) Spouse	23	1.2
3) About equal	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

933) Who was it who first suggested the idea of divorce? (DVRCA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent	50	2.5
2) Spouse	27	1.4
3) Mutual	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

934) Who actually filed for the divorce? (DVRCB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent	43	2.2
2) Spouse	23	1.2
3) Mutual	5	0.3
4) Not filed	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

935) When you first separated who left home? (DVRCC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent	40	2.0
2) Spouse	41	2.1
3) Both	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

936) Overall, do you think you or your spouse has been most happy with the decision to divorce? (DVRD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent	46	2.3
2) Spouse	12	0.6
3) Equally happy	19	1.0
4) Neither happy	5	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	4	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

937) Looking back, do you think the divorce was a good idea or a bad idea? (DVRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good idea	69	3.5
2) Bad idea	7	0.4
3) A little of both	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

938) There are a lot of concerns people have when getting a (divorce/separation). Would you tell me how much the following factors worried you when you were (divorcing/ separating). For each one, I would like you to tell me whether it worried you a great deal, somewhat, or not at all. How much did you worry about loss of financial security? (DVFCTA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	26	1.3
2) Somewhat	30	1.5
3) Not at all	30	1.5
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

939) How much did you worry about having to move to a new place? (DVFCTB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	13	0.7
2) Somewhat	19	1.0
3) Not at all	54	2.7
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

940) About your spouse's dependence on you? (DVFCTC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	18	0.9
2) Somewhat	25	1.3
3) Not at all	42	2.1
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

941) How much did you worry about your dependence on your spouse? (DVFCTD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	10	0.5
2) Somewhat	27	1.4
3) Not at all	49	2.5
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

942) About your religious beliefs? (DVFCTE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	15	0.8
2) Somewhat	17	0.9
3) Not at all	54	2.7
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

943) How much did you worry about its effect on your children's welfare? (DVFTF183)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	54	2.7
2) Somewhat	13	0.7
3) Not at all	9	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1921	96.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

944) About your children's approval of the divorce? (DVFTF283)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	33	1.7
2) Somewhat	15	0.8
3) Not at all	28	1.4
7) Inapplicable	1921	96.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

945) About losing your children? (DVFTF383)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	27	1.4
2) Somewhat	9	0.5
3) Not at all	39	2.0
7) Inapplicable	1921	96.1
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

946) About the opinions of (other) family or friends? (DVFCTG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	19	1.0
2) Somewhat	28	1.4
3) Not at all	39	2.0
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

947) (Divorce/Separation) affects many areas of a person's life, sometimes improving things and sometimes making them worse. Has your (divorce/separation) improved or worsened the following areas of your life? Your social life? (DIVLFA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	45	2.3
2) Worsened	13	0.7
3) No effect	27	1.4
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

948) Your financial situation? (DIVLFB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	23	1.2
2) Worsened	41	2.1
3) No effect	21	1.1
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

949) Your peace of mind? (DIVLFC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	64	3.2
2) Worsened	17	0.9
3) No effect	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

950) Getting along with your children? (DIVLFD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	46	2.3
2) Worsened	5	0.3
3) No effect	25	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1921	96.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

951) Your job opportunities? (DIVLFE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Improved	37	1.9
2) Worsened	6	0.3
3) No effect	43	2.2
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

952) I am going to mention some feelings some people have about their (husband/wife) after a (separation/divorce). For each one I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I find myself wondering what my (husband/wife) is doing. (DIVTHA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	3	0.2
2) Agree	29	1.5
3) Disagree	39	2.0
4) Strongly Disagree	14	0.7
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

953) I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about my (husband/wife). (DIVTHB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	1	0.1
2) Agree	17	0.9
3) Disagree	49	2.5
4) Strongly Disagree	18	0.9
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

954) Sometimes I can't believe that we're (separated/divorced). (DIVTHC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	4	0.2
2) Agree	25	1.3
3) Disagree	45	2.3
4) Strongly Disagree	11	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

955) I feel I will never get over the (separation/divorce). (DIVTHD83)

	TOTAL	%
2) Agree	12	0.6
3) Disagree	40	2.0
4) Strongly Disagree	33	1.7
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

956) We would like to know about your present job. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (JOB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working full-time	73	3.7
2) Working part-time	8	0.4
4) Unemployed	5	0.3
6) In school	6	0.3
7) Keeping house	5	0.3
97) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
99) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

957) Have you worked at any time in the last three years? (JOBA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	10	0.5
2) No	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

958) When did you stop working? (JOBA183)

	TOTAL	%
2) 2	1	0.1
3) 3	1	0.1
4) 4	2	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	1	0.1
14) 14	1	0.1
17) 17	1	0.1
21) 21	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1988	99.5
99) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

959) What would you say are the most important reasons that you aren't working? PROBE, Are there any other reasons? Health prohibits working (JOBB183)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	15	0.8
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

960) Probably no jobs available (JOBB283)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	16	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

961) To have or take care of kids (JOBB383)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	8	0.4
1) Yes	8	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

962) Laid off or on strike (JOBB483)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	15	0.8
1) Yes	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

963) Going to school (JOBB583)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	10	0.5
1) Yes	6	0.3
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

964) Retired (JOBB683)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	16	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

965) Don't need the money (JOBB783)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	14	0.7
1) Yes	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

966) Other, please specify (JOBB883)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	12	0.6
1) Yes	4	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1981	99.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

967) What is your current job? (OBTAIN JOB TITLE, DUTIES, INDUSTRY, SELF-EMPLOYED, OR EMPLOYEE.) Occupational Status (JOBCUR83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1998	95.09	10.35

968) What is your current job? (OBTAIN JOB TITLE, DUTIES, INDUSTRY, SELF-EMPLOYED, OR EMPLOYEE.) Occupational Type (JOBCRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical, or kindred worker	17	0.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors	15	0.8
3) Clerical and kindred workers	21	1.1
4) Sales workers	3	0.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen	9	0.5
6) Operatives	6	0.3
7) Non-farm laborers	2	0.1
9) Service workers	7	0.4
97) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
99) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

969) During the average week, how many hours do you work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, and work done for the job at home? (JOBHRS83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1998	94.96	10.32

970) Does your job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (JOBDTA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	27	1.4
2) No	53	2.7
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

971) Does your job involve any of the following? Shift work (JOBDTB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	0.7
2) No	66	3.3
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

972) Does your job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (JOBDTC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	1.2
2) No	57	2.9
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

973) Does your job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (JOBDTD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	20	1.0
2) No	60	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

974) Does your job involve any of the following? Regular periods of a month or more of not working (JOBDTE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	10	0.5
2) No	70	3.5
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

975) On the whole, how satisfied are you with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (JOBST83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	35	1.8
2) Moderately satisfied	35	1.8
3) A little dissatisfied	7	0.4
4) Very dissatisfied	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

976) We'd like to know about things that might have happened to your job since the fall of 1980. Were you unemployed for a month or longer? (JOB3YA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	32	1.6
2) No	48	2.4
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

977) How many months? (JB3YA183)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	0.1
2) 2	4	0.2
3) 3	3	0.2
4) 4	2	0.1
5) 5	2	0.1
6) 6	4	0.2
8) 8	2	0.1
9) 9	1	0.1
10) 10	1	0.1
11) 11	1	0.1
12) 12	7	0.4
16) 16	1	0.1
22) 22	1	0.1
24) 24	1	0.1
36) 36	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1966	98.4
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

978) Did you have a reduction in pay? (JOB3YB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	1.0
2) No	59	3.0
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

979) Did you go to work for a different employer? (JOB3YC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	1.6
2) No	49	2.5
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

980) Did you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (JOB3YD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	1.8
2) No	45	2.3
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

981) Did you start school or training program to increase your job skills? (JOB3YE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	25	1.3
2) No	55	2.8
7) Inapplicable	1917	95.9
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

982) IF R IS FEMALE, ASK: If you had a choice, would you have a part-time job, full-time job, or not work at all? (JOBFM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part-time	21	1.1
2) Full-time	32	1.6
3) Not work	9	0.5
7) Inapplicable	1936	96.9
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

983) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair or poor? (HLT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	52	2.6
2) Good	35	1.8
3) Fair	9	0.5
4) Poor	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

984) Do you have any permanent health or physical conditions that restrict your ability to move about or limit you in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (HLTPRM83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	0.2
2) No	94	4.7
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

985) In the last three years has there been a decline in your eyesight? (HLT3YA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.5
2) No	67	3.4
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

986) In the last three years has there been a decline in your hearing? (HLT3YB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	0.4
2) No	90	4.5
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

987) In the last three years has there been a decline in your teeth? (HLT3YC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	18	0.9
2) No	79	4.0
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

988) In the last three years has there been a decline in your energy? (HLT3YD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	20	1.0
2) No	77	3.9
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

989) In the last three years has there been a decline in your hair condition? (HLT3YE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	13	0.7
2) No	84	4.2
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

990) In the last three years has there been a decline in your skin condition? (HLT3YF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	0.3
2) No	91	4.6
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

991) In the last three years has there been a decline in your body shape? (HLT3YG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.5
2) No	67	3.4
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

992) In the last three years have you gained weight? (HLT3YH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	27	1.4
2) No	70	3.5
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

993) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (MTHLT83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	85	4.3
2) No	12	0.6
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

994) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? Have you felt that way recently? (MTHLTA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	1.7
2) No	51	2.6
7) Inapplicable	1913	95.7
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

995) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (MTHTA183)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	16	0.8
2) No	18	0.9
7) Inapplicable	1964	98.3
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

996) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (BTHA83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	15	0.8
2) Sometimes	40	2.0
3) Never	42	2.1
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

997) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (BTHB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	18	0.9
2) Sometimes	48	2.4
3) Never	31	1.6
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

998) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? (BTHC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	2	0.1
2) Sometimes	18	0.9
3) Never	77	3.9
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

999) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (BTHD83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	24	1.2
2) Sometimes	54	2.7
3) Never	19	1.0
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1000) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (BTHE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	22	1.1
2) Sometimes	50	2.5
3) Never	25	1.3
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1001) How often would you say you feel that nothing turns out for you the way you want it to, that your wishes aren't fulfilled? (BTHF83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	7	0.4
2) Sometimes	57	2.9
3) Never	33	1.7
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1002) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (BTHG83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	10	0.5
2) Sometimes	38	1.9
3) Never	49	2.5
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1003) Within the last year, would you say that most of the time you were in very good spirits, good spirits, low spirits, or very low spirits? (BTHH83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very good spirits	16	0.8
2) Good spirits	62	3.1
3) Low spirits	16	0.8
4) Very low spirits	3	0.2
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1004) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (FAMINC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000 or more	56	2.8
2) Less than $20,000	40	2.0
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1005) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1982, please stop me. READ FOLLOWING IF INCOME $20,000 OR MORE: (INC20K83)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000-$24,999	17	0.9
2) $25,000-$29,999	11	0.6
3) $30,000-$39,999	8	0.4
4) $40,000-$49,999	10	0.5
5) $50,000-$59,999	3	0.2
6) $60,000 or More	7	0.4
7) Inapplicable	1942	97.2
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1006) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1982, please stop me. READ FOLLOWING IF INCOME LESS THAN $20,000: (INL20K83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under $5,000	3	0.2
2) $5,000-$9,999	9	0.5
3) $10,000-$14,999	12	0.6
4) $15,000-$19,999	15	0.8
7) Inapplicable	1958	98.0
8) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1007) Have you received income from any public assistance program -- for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since the fall of 1980? (INCHLP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	0.9
2) No	80	4.0
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1008) IF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED, ASK: Have you received any income from alimony or child support since the fall of 1980? (INCDIV83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.5
2) No	57	2.9
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

1009) IF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED, ASK: Are you making regular alimony or child support payments? (INCDVP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	1.1
2) No	65	3.3
7) Inapplicable	1911	95.6
9) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

1010) IF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED, ASK: Are you making regular alimony or child support payments? How much do you pay each month? (INCDVC83)

	TOTAL	%
100) 100	2	0.1
120) 120	1	0.1
130) 130	1	0.1
160) 160	2	0.1
200) 200	1	0.1
240) 240	2	0.1
250) 250	1	0.1
285) 285	1	0.1
300) 300	3	0.2
420) 420	1	0.1
500) 500	3	0.2
600) 600	1	0.1
1200) 1200	1	0.1
2100) 2100	1	0.1
9997) Inapplicable	1977	98.9
9999) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	34
Total	1999	100.0

1011) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (INCYRS83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Getting better	40	2.0
2) Getting worse	27	1.4
3) Stayed the same	28	1.4
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1012) Do you own any property (not counting the home you live in) --for example, a business, stocks or bonds, real estate, or other major investments? (INCPRP83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	1.5
2) No	66	3.3
7) Inapplicable	1900	95.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	35
Total	1998	100.0

1013) What is their approximate value? (INCPRA83)

	TOTAL	%
1500) 1500	1	0.1
5000) 5000	1	0.1
7000) 7000	3	0.2
8000) 8000	1	0.1
10000) 10000	2	0.1
12000) 12000	1	0.1
18000) 18000	1	0.1
20000) 20000	1	0.1
25000) 25000	2	0.1
30000) 30000	1	0.1
40000) 40000	1	0.1
45000) 45000	1	0.1
95000) 95000	1	0.1
100000) 100000	1	0.1
150000) 150000	1	0.1
200000) 200000	3	0.2
575000) 575000	1	0.1
999997) Inapplicable	1968	98.5
999998) Don't know	5	0.3
999999) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	36
Total	1997	100.0

1014) Have you been able to speak freely during this interview or has there been someone else around whose ability to overhear the conversation caused you some concern? (SPKFRE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spoke freely	1544	96.9
2) Concerned	34	2.1
9) Refused	15	0.9
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1015) Rate respondent's ability to understand the questions (UNDQUE83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very high	464	29.1
2) Above average	624	39.2
3) Average	408	25.6
4) Below average	51	3.2
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	13	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1016) Overall, how great was respondent's interest in the interview? (INTRST83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very high	499	31.3
2) Above average	506	31.8
3) Average	490	30.8
4) Below average	53	3.3
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1017) How suspicious did respondent seem to be about the study before the interview? (SUSPC83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1430	89.8
2) Somewhat	80	5.0
3) Very suspicious	37	2.3
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	3	0.2
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1018) How would you assess the reliability of the data obtained? (RELIAB83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	786	49.3
2) Good	646	40.6
3) Fair	100	6.3
4) Poor	14	0.9
5) Worthless	2	0.1
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1019) How would you assess the degree of cooperation given by respondent? (COOPER83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very cooperative	1039	65.2
2) Cooperative	415	26.1
3) Neutral	68	4.3
4) Reluctant	25	1.6
5) Hostile	1	0.1
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1020) Did you have trouble hearing the respondent because of a poor phone connection or because (she/he) was talking softly? (PHONTR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) Did not have trouble hearing	1401	87.9
2) Poor phone connection	68	4.3
3) Respondent was talking softly	79	5.0
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1021) Did you have trouble understanding the respondent because of a language problem? (LANGTR83)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1492	93.7
2) Somewhat	52	3.3
3) Great deal of difficulty	4	0.3
7) Inapplicable	31	1.9
8) Don't know	2	0.1
9) Refused	12	0.8
Missing	440
Total	1593	100.0

1022) Offspring under 18 in household (CHILD83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	487	24.0
1) 1	401	19.7
2) 2	462	22.7
3) 3	178	8.8
4) 4	50	2.5
5) 5	10	0.5
6) 6	4	0.2
7) 7	1	0.0
9) Missing	440	21.6
Total	2033	100.0

1023) Family income in 1983 (INCOM83)

	TOTAL	%
2500) 2500	9	0.4
7500) 7500	42	2.1
12500) 12500	75	3.7
17500) 17500	115	5.7
22500) 22500	258	12.7
27500) 27500	282	13.9
35000) 35000	334	16.4
45000) 45000	208	10.2
55000) 55000	97	4.8
65000) 65000	143	7.0
99999) Missing	470	23.1
Total	2033	100.0

1024) Wife's income in 1983 (WIFEIN83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	230	110.41	280.73

1025) Sex role attitudes scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SEXROL83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2033	33.85	34.55

1026) Spousal interaction scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (NTRACT83)

	TOTAL	%
5) 5	1	0.0
6) 6	4	0.2
7) 7	9	0.4
8) 8	14	0.7
9) 9	24	1.2
10) 10	50	2.5
11) 11	61	3.0
12) 12	107	5.3
13) 13	109	5.4
14) 14	187	9.2
15) 15	162	8.0
16) 16	213	10.5
17) 17	145	7.1
18) 18	222	10.9
19) 19	79	3.9
20) 20	100	4.9
99) Missing	546	26.9
Total	2033	100.0

1027) Spousal disagreement scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SPSDIS83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	12	0.7
1) 1	256	15.7
2) 2	2	0.1
3) 3	492	30.2
4) 4	147	9.0
5) 5	242	14.9
6) 6	145	8.9
7) 7	56	3.4
8) 8	38	2.3
9) 9	63	3.9
10) 10	18	1.1
12) 12	6	0.4
99) Missing	151	9.3
Missing	405
Total	1628	100.0

1028) Marital instability index 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MI83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1628	15.16	29.61

1029) Marital Instability 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (LOGRMI83)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1464	0.31	0.38

1030) Marital Problems in 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPRB83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	407	20.1
1) 1	241	11.9
2) 2	197	9.7
3) 3	175	8.6
4) 4	132	6.5
5) 5	101	5.0
6) 6	93	4.6
7) 7	45	2.2
8) 8	37	1.8
9) 9	23	1.1
10) 10	7	0.3
11) 11	10	0.5
99) Missing	558	27.5
Missing	7
Total	2026	100.0

1031) Marital Happiness 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHP183)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1450	27.89	4.18

1032) Divorced between 1980 and 1983 (DIVORC83)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1624	79.9
1) 1	118	5.8
9) Missing	291	14.3
Total	2033	100.0

1033) First, I would like to know who lives there and a little about each person. Let's start with you. Could I have your first name? (NAME88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Name given	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1034) Record respondent's sex (SEX88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	521	38.9
2) Female	820	61.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1035) Are you married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTSTS88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1315	91.6
3) Divorced	80	5.6
4) Widowed	21	1.5
5) Separated	17	1.2
6) Married, living apart	2	0.1
Missing	598
Total	1435	100.0

1036) What was your age on your last birthday? (AGE88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	43.19	9.14

1037) How many years of schooling have you completed? (SCHOOL88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	13.92	2.73

1038) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME288)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	43	3.2
1) Name given	1298	96.8
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1039) Is this person male or female? (SEX288)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	778	58.0
2) Female	520	38.8
97) Inapplicable	43	3.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1040) How is this person related to you? (REL288)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spouse of respondent	1221	91.1
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	57	4.3
3) Parent of respondent	3	0.2
4) Grandchild of respondent	1	0.1
5) Other relative	4	0.3
6) Non-relative	10	0.7
7) Other	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	43	3.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1041) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE288)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	72.97	168.61

1042) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST288)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1225	91.3
2) Never married	35	2.6
3) Divorced	7	0.5
4) Widowed	3	0.2
5) Separated	3	0.2
7) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	67	5.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1043) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL288)

	TOTAL	%
4) 4	1	0.1
6) 6	7	0.5
8) 8	23	1.7
9) 9	17	1.3
10) 10	39	2.9
11) 11	37	2.8
12) 12	438	32.7
13) 13	85	6.3
14) 14	165	12.3
15) 15	80	6.0
16) 16	201	15.0
17) 17	39	2.9
18) 18	69	5.1
19) 19	25	1.9
20) 20	30	2.2
21) 21	3	0.2
22) 22	4	0.3
23) 23	1	0.1
24) 24	2	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
26) 26	3	0.2
29) Don't know	3	0.2
30) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	67	5.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1044) What is the first name of the third person? (NAME388)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	393	29.3
1) Name given	948	70.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1045) Is this person male or female? (SEX388)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	491	36.6
2) Female	454	33.9
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	393	29.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1046) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL388)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spouse of respondent	5	0.4
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	919	68.5
3) Parent of respondent	5	0.4
4) Grandchild of respondent	4	0.3
5) Other relative	8	0.6
6) Non-relative	4	0.3
7) Other	1	0.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	393	29.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1047) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE388)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	302.80	447.20

1048) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST388)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	20	1.5
2) Never married	449	33.5
3) Divorced	14	1.0
4) Widowed	5	0.4
5) Separated	1	0.1
8) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	851	63.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1049) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL388)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.1
6) 6	2	0.1
7) 7	2	0.1
8) 8	19	1.4
9) 9	57	4.3
10) 10	60	4.5
11) 11	80	6.0
12) 12	123	9.2
13) 13	48	3.6
14) 14	42	3.1
15) 15	16	1.2
16) 16	28	2.1
17) 17	3	0.2
18) 18	5	0.4
19) 19	1	0.1
29) Don't know	2	0.1
30) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	851	63.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1050) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME488)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	678	50.6
1) Name given	663	49.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1051) Is this person male or female? (SEX488)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	334	24.9
2) Female	326	24.3
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	678	50.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1052) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL488)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spouse of respondent	7	0.5
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	630	47.0
3) Parent of respondent	1	0.1
4) Grandchild of respondent	7	0.5
5) Other relative	10	0.7
6) Non-relative	5	0.4
7) Other	2	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	678	50.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1053) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE488)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	509.56	493.14

1054) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST488)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	10	0.7
2) Never married	165	12.3
3) Divorced	7	0.5
4) Widowed	1	0.1
8) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1157	86.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1055) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL488)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	11	0.8
9) 9	32	2.4
10) 10	33	2.5
11) 11	26	1.9
12) 12	38	2.8
13) 13	13	1.0
14) 14	13	1.0
15) 15	5	0.4
16) 16	5	0.4
18) 18	2	0.1
29) Don't know	3	0.2
30) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1157	86.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1056) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME588)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1072	79.9
1) Name given	269	20.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1057) Is this person male or female? (SEX588)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	136	10.1
2) Female	131	9.8
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1072	79.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1058) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL588)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spouse of respondent	5	0.4
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	245	18.3
3) Parent of respondent	2	0.1
4) Grandchild of respondent	6	0.4
5) Other relative	4	0.3
6) Non-relative	2	0.1
7) Other	2	0.1
8) Don't know	1	0.1
9) Refused	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1072	79.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1059) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE588)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	799.01	395.43

1060) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST588)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	5	0.4
2) Never married	35	2.6
3) Divorced	4	0.3
4) Widowed	2	0.1
7) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1294	96.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1061) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL588)

	TOTAL	%
8) 8	1	0.1
9) 9	6	0.4
10) 10	7	0.5
11) 11	8	0.6
12) 12	14	1.0
13) 13	4	0.3
14) 14	4	0.3
16) 16	2	0.1
29) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1294	96.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1062) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME688)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1255	93.6
1) Name given	86	6.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1063) Is this person male or female? (SEX688)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	40	3.0
2) Female	45	3.4
3) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1255	93.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1064) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL688)

	TOTAL	%
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	68	5.1
3) Parent of respondent	1	0.1
4) Grandchild of respondent	8	0.6
5) Other relative	5	0.4
6) Non-relative	2	0.1
7) Other	1	0.1
9) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1255	93.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1065) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE688)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	5	0.4
1) 1	3	0.2
2) 2	10	0.7
3) 3	6	0.4
4) 4	6	0.4
5) 5	3	0.2
6) 6	9	0.7
7) 7	4	0.3
8) 8	6	0.4
9) 9	10	0.7
10) 10	2	0.1
12) 12	2	0.1
13) 13	3	0.2
14) 14	3	0.2
15) 15	5	0.4
17) 17	2	0.1
18) 18	1	0.1
26) 26	1	0.1
27) 27	1	0.1
51) 51	1	0.1
60) 60	1	0.1
70) 70	1	0.1
73) 73	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1255	93.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1066) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST688)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	3	0.2
2) Never married	9	0.7
4) Widowed	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1327	99.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1067) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL688)

	TOTAL	%
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	3	0.2
9) 9	3	0.2
10) 10	2	0.1
11) 11	1	0.1
12) 12	1	0.1
14) 14	1	0.1
29) Don't know	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1327	99.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1068) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME788)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1316	98.1
1) Name given	25	1.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1069) Is this person male or female? (SEX788)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	10	0.7
2) Female	15	1.1
97) Inapplicable	1316	98.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1070) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL788)

	TOTAL	%
2) Child/stepchild of respondent	16	1.2
3) Parent of respondent	2	0.1
4) Grandchild of respondent	5	0.4
7) Other	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1316	98.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1071) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE788)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	0.1
2) 2	1	0.1
3) 3	2	0.1
4) 4	4	0.3
5) 5	4	0.3
6) 6	1	0.1
7) 7	3	0.2
11) 11	2	0.1
12) 12	1	0.1
14) 14	2	0.1
15) 15	1	0.1
22) 22	1	0.1
60) 60	1	0.1
70) 70	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1316	98.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1072) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST788)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1	0.1
2) Never married	2	0.1
4) Widowed	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1337	99.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1073) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL788)

	TOTAL	%
8) 8	1	0.1
9) 9	1	0.1
16) 16	1	0.1
29) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1337	99.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1074) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME888)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1334	99.5
1) Name given	7	0.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1075) Is this person male or female? (SEX888)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	6	0.4
2) Female	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1334	99.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1076) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL888)

	TOTAL	%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent	3	0.2
4) Grandchild of respondent	2	0.1
7) Other	2	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1334	99.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1077) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE888)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	2	0.1
2) 2	1	0.1
3) 3	1	0.1
5) 5	2	0.1
20) 20	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1334	99.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1078) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST888)

	TOTAL	%
2) Never married	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1079) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL888)

	TOTAL	%
13) 13	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1080) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME988)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1340	99.9
1) Name given	1	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1081) Is this person male or female? (SEX988)

	TOTAL	%
2) Female	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1082) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL988)

	TOTAL	%
7) Other	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1083) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE988)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1084) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST988)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1085) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL988)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1086) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME1088)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	0.00	0.00

1087) Is this person male or female? (SEX1088)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1088) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL1088)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1089) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE1088)

	TOTAL	%
997) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1090) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRST1088)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1091) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHL1088)

	TOTAL	%
97) Inapplicable	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1092) According to our records, when we last interviewed you on (DATE FROM COVER SHEET) you were: (FIRST RECORD IF CORRECT, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MARITAL STATUS) Is this correct? [Is your previous marital status correct?] (CORMAR88)

	TOTAL	%
7) Yes	1336	99.6
8) No	5	0.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1093) According to our records, when we last interviewed you on (DATE FROM COVER SHEET) you were: (FIRST RECORD IF CORRECT, THEN ENTER THE CORRECT MARITAL STATUS) (MARTI88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1357	94.6
2) Divorced from the (husband/wife) you had in 1980 and remarried	12	0.8
3) Divorced	34	2.4
4) Widowed since 1980 and remarried	1	0.1
5) Widowed	10	0.7
6) Separated	21	1.5
Missing	598
Total	1435	100.0

1094) Have you divorced since we last interviewed you? (DIVC88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	88	6.1
2) No	1347	93.9
Missing	598
Total	1435	100.0

1095) How many months ago did you divorce? (DIVCMN88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	49.67	6.37

1096) Have you been widowed since we last interviewed you? (WIDOW88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	1.0
2) No	1421	99.0
4) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	597
Total	1436	100.0

1097) How many months ago were you widowed? (WIDOWB88)

	TOTAL	%
6) 6	1	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
16) 16	1	0.1
18) 18	2	0.1
23) 23	2	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
27) 27	1	0.1
29) 29	1	0.1
32) 32	1	0.1
34) 34	1	0.1
48) 48	1	0.1
51) Inapplicable	1328	99.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1098) Have you remarried since we interviewed you last? (REMARR88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	46	3.2
2) No	1388	96.7
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	597
Total	1436	100.0

1099) How many months ago did you remarry? (REMARB88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	50.14	5.42

1100) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. (CHANG88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Changes	583	43.5
2) No Changes	757	56.5
4) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1101) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? First change (CHNG188)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorced	73	5.4
2) Spouse left, separation	10	0.7
3) Spouse died	10	0.7
4) Respondent remarried	16	1.2
5) Respondent living with someone	1	0.1
6) Child born	143	10.5
7) Stepchild added	2	0.1
8) Foster or adopted child added	4	0.3
9) Child left to live with other parent	3	0.2
10) Child moved out	241	17.7
11) Child moved back	23	1.7
12) Other relatives moved in	6	0.4
13) Other relatives moved out	9	0.7
14) Friends moved in	4	0.3
15) Friends moved out	4	0.3
16) Other	43	3.2
18) Refused	1	0.1
19) None/No other	759	55.7
25) Added child, unknown	10	0.7
Missing	671
Total	1362	100.0

1102) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Second change (CHNG288)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorced	1	0.1
2) Spouse left, separation	3	0.2
3) Spouse died	2	0.1
4) Respondent remarried	24	1.8
5) Respondent living with someone	6	0.4
6) Child born	24	1.8
7) Stepchild added	6	0.4
8) Foster or adopted child added	1	0.1
9) Child left to live with other parent	8	0.6
10) Child moved out	61	4.5
11) Child moved back	6	0.4
12) Other relatives moved in	12	0.9
13) Other relatives moved out	7	0.5
14) Friends moved in	2	0.1
15) Friends moved out	2	0.1
16) Other	15	1.1
19) None/No other	1166	86.6
25) Added child, unknown	1	0.1
Missing	686
Total	1347	100.0

1103) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Third change (CHNG388)

	TOTAL	%
3) Spouse died	1	0.1
4) Respondent remarried	1	0.1
5) Respondent living with someone	1	0.1
6) Child born	6	0.4
7) Stepchild added	7	0.5
9) Child left to live with other parent	4	0.3
10) Child moved out	20	1.5
11) Child moved back	2	0.1
12) Other relatives moved in	1	0.1
14) Friends moved in	1	0.1
15) Friends moved out	1	0.1
16) Other	3	0.2
17) Don't know	1	0.1
19) None/No other	1292	96.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1104) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Fourth change (CHNG488)

	TOTAL	%
7) Stepchild added	1	0.1
9) Child left to live with other parent	1	0.1
10) Child moved out	7	0.5
11) Child moved back	1	0.1
12) Other relatives moved in	2	0.1
14) Friends moved in	1	0.1
19) None/No other	1328	99.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1105) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Fifth change (CHNG588)

	TOTAL	%
9) Child left to live with other parent	1	0.1
10) Child moved out	1	0.1
14) Friends moved in	2	0.1
19) None/No other	1337	99.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1106) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Sixth change (CHNG688)

	TOTAL	%
9) Child left to live with other parent	1	0.1
10) Child moved out	1	0.1
19) None/No other	1339	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1107) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Seventh change (CHNG788)

	TOTAL	%
10) Child moved out	1	0.1
19) None/No other	1340	99.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1108) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Eighth change (CHNG888)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1109) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Ninth change (CHNG988)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1110) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Tenth change (CHNG1088)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1111) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Eleventh change (CHNG1188)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1112) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Twelfth change (CHNG1288)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1113) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Thirteenth change (CHNG1388)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1114) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Fourteenth change (CHNG1488)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1115) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Fifteenth change (CHNG1588)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1116) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Sixteenth change (CHNG1688)

	TOTAL	%
19) None/No other	1341	100.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1117) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. What were these changes? Specify other (CHNG1788)

	TOTAL	%
0) No changes	1282	95.6
1) Other changes	59	4.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1118) Which child moved back? (KIDBK88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	33	2.5
97) Inapplicable	1308	97.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1119) Why did this child move back? (KIDBKB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	33	2.5
97) Inapplicable	1308	97.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1120) Which relative(s) moved in? (RELIN88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	24	1.8
97) Inapplicable	1317	98.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1121) Why did this/these relative(s) move in? (RELINB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	24	1.8
97) Inapplicable	1317	98.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1122) Which relative(s) moved out? (RLOUT88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	18	1.3
97) Inapplicable	1323	98.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1123) Why did this/these relative(s) move out? (RLOUTB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	18	1.3
97) Inapplicable	1323	98.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1124) Which friend(s) moved in? (FRDIN88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	9	0.7
97) Inapplicable	1332	99.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1125) Why did this/these friend(s) move in? (FRDINB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	9	0.7
97) Inapplicable	1332	99.3
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1126) Which friend(s) moved out? (FROUT88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	7	0.5
97) Inapplicable	1334	99.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1127) Why did this/these friend(s) move out? (FROUTB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	7	0.5
97) Inapplicable	1334	99.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1128) As I understand it, you had the following changes in your household since 1983--REVIEW CHANGES. Is this correct? (MAKE CHANGE IF NECESSARY) (CHNGCO88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	578	43.1
97) Inapplicable	763	56.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1129) If respondent indicates that the 1983 household information is incorrect, record discrepancies on 1983 summary table and indicate below. (HSECOR88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1983 Household Information Incorrect	7	0.5
2) 1983 Household Information Correct	1332	99.3
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	1	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1130) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1983, when we last interviewed you? (MOVE88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	564	37.0
2) No	959	62.8
4) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	507
Total	1526	100.0

1131) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1983, when we last interviewed you? How many times have you moved? (MOVEB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	288	21.5
2) 2	89	6.6
3) 3	21	1.6
4) 4	11	0.8
5) 5	4	0.3
6) 6	3	0.2
7) 7	3	0.2
98) Don't know	1	0.1
99) Refused	2	0.1
997) Inapplicable	919	68.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1132) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (LOCAT88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Town or City	327	24.4
2) Farm	17	1.3
3) Open country, non-farm	79	5.9
97) Inapplicable	918	68.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1133) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1983? (LOCATC88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	174	13.0
2) No	248	18.5
3) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	918	68.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1134) What type of housing do you now live in? (READ LIST) (HSTYPE88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single family dwelling	321	23.9
2) Duplex	25	1.9
3) Townhouse, row house	23	1.7
4) Apartment	24	1.8
5) Mobile Home	22	1.6
6) Other	8	0.6
97) Inapplicable	918	68.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1135) Is your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1983, worse quality, or better quality? (HSQUAL88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same Quality	100	7.5
2) Worse Quality	43	3.2
3) Better Quality	279	20.8
4) Don't know	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	918	68.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1136) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children do you have? (CHILD88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	166	12.4
2) 2	534	39.8
3) 3	313	23.3
4) 4	143	10.7
5) 5	56	4.2
6) 6	29	2.2
7) 7	6	0.4
8) 8	8	0.6
9) 9	1	0.1
10) 10	3	0.2
11) 11	1	0.1
25) None/No children	78	5.8
27) Refused	3	0.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1137) Do you have children who aren't living with you? (KIDAWA88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	585	43.6
2) No	673	50.2
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	81	6.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1138) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KIDNME88)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	758	56.5
1) Name given	583	43.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1139) Age of child (KIDAGE88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	573.86	481.24

1140) Is this child male or female? (KIDGND88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	280	20.9
2) Female	302	22.5
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	758	56.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1141) How many miles away does this child live? (KIDMLE88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	58,143.76	49,152.13

1142) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KIDCNT88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	5,718.73	4,941.28

1143) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEB88)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	926	69.1
1) Name given	415	30.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1144) Age of child (KDAGEB88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	696.71	448.75

1145) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDB88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	212	15.8
2) Female	201	15.0
3) Don't know	1	0.1
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) 97	926	69.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1146) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEB88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	70,201.09	45,582.03

1147) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTB88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	6,944.93	4,601.05

1148) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEC88)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1125	83.9
1) Name given	216	16.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1149) Age of child (KDAGEC88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	840.64	356.99

1150) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDC88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	94	7.0
2) Female	121	9.0
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1125	83.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1151) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEC88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	84,567.43	36,030.66

1152) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTC88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	8,425.46	3,638.24

1153) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMED88)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1237	92.2
1) Name given	104	7.8
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1154) Age of child (KDAGED88)

	TOTAL	%
6) 6	1	0.1
10) 10	2	0.1
16) 16	1	0.1
18) 18	1	0.1
19) 19	3	0.2
20) 20	5	0.4
21) 21	4	0.3
22) 22	9	0.7
23) 23	10	0.7
24) 24	5	0.4
25) 25	7	0.5
26) 26	4	0.3
27) 27	10	0.7
28) 28	9	0.7
29) 29	7	0.5
30) 30	7	0.5
31) 31	6	0.4
32) 32	1	0.1
33) 33	1	0.1
34) 34	4	0.3
35) 35	5	0.4
36) 36	1	0.1
99) Refused	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1237	92.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1155) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDD88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	46	3.4
2) Female	57	4.3
4) Refused	1	0.1
97) Inapplicable	1237	92.2
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1156) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLED88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	92,795.25	25,802.38

1157) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTD88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	49	3.7
2) 2	11	0.8
3) 3	6	0.4
4) 4	6	0.4
6) 6	1	0.1
7) 7	9	0.7
14) 14	5	0.4
21) 21	2	0.1
30) 30	3	0.2
60) 60	2	0.1
90) 90	2	0.1
180) 180	1	0.1
270) 270	1	0.1
368) 368	1	0.1
9997) Inapplicable	1237	92.2
9998) Don't know	3	0.2
9999) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1158) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEE88)

	TOTAL	%
0) No name specified	1299	96.9
1) Name given	42	3.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1159) Age of child (KDAGEE88)

	TOTAL	%
12) 12	1	0.1
18) 18	1	0.1
20) 20	2	0.1
21) 21	3	0.2
22) 22	3	0.2
23) 23	3	0.2
24) 24	4	0.3
25) 25	3	0.2
26) 26	4	0.3
27) 27	4	0.3
28) 28	3	0.2
29) 29	2	0.1
30) 30	3	0.2
31) 31	2	0.1
32) 32	1	0.1
33) 33	2	0.1
37) 37	1	0.1
997) Inapplicable	1299	96.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1160) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDE88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	22	1.6
2) Female	20	1.5
97) Inapplicable	1299	96.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1161) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEE88)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1341	96,902.08	17,237.86

1162) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTE88)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	19	1.4
2) 2	4	0.3
3) 3	2	0.1
4) 4	3	0.2
6) 6	1	0.1
7) 7	4	0.3
10) 10	3	0.2
14) 14	1	0.1
21) 21	1	0.1
30) 30	1	0.1
190) 190	1	0.1
220) 220	1	0.1
9997) Inapplicable	1299	96.9
9998) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1163) Do obligations to (this child/these children) not living with you take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (KENERG88)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Lot	29	2.2
2) Quite a bit	109	8.1
3) A little	199	14.8
4) Hardly any	238	17.7
5) Don't know	6	0.4
6) Refused	4	0.3
97) Inapplicable	756	56.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1164) How (do/did) you feel about your child(ren) growing up and leaving home? (Are you looking/Did you look) forward to their leaving, or (will you be/were you) unhappy with their leaving? (KGROW88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Looking forward	244	18.2
2) Unhappy	130	9.7
3) Both advantages and disadvantages	404	30.1
4) Don't know	18	1.3
5) Refused	9	0.7
97) Inapplicable	536	40.0
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1165) How would you feel if (your child/one of your children) suggested returning home to live with you? Would you be happy about the idea, somewhat reluctant but willing to take them, or would you discourage them? (KHOME88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Happy	154	11.5
2) Somewhat reluctant	300	22.4
3) Discourage	104	7.8
4) Don't know	18	1.3
5) Refused	7	0.5
97) Inapplicable	758	56.5
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1166) Now I am going to read some statements about life in general. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. (READ RESPONSES AS NEEDED.) As I grow older, things seem better than I thought they would be. (BETTER88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	131	9.8
2) Agree	879	65.5
3) Disagree	268	20.0
4) Strongly disagree	28	2.1
5) Don't know	33	2.5
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1167) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (BREAK88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	187	13.9
2) Agree	757	56.5
3) Disagree	344	25.7
4) Strongly disagree	27	2.0
5) Don't know	24	1.8
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1168) This is the dreariest time of my life. (DREAR88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	1.2
2) Agree	108	8.1
3) Disagree	752	56.1
4) Strongly disagree	457	34.1
5) Don't know	6	0.4
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1169) These are the best years of my life. (BEST88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	169	12.6
2) Agree	788	58.8
3) Disagree	324	24.2
4) Strongly disagree	29	2.2
5) Don't know	29	2.2
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1170) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (BORNG88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	11	0.8
2) Agree	126	9.4
3) Disagree	871	65.0
4) Strongly disagree	324	24.2
5) Don't know	7	0.5
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1171) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (INTRST88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	217	16.2
2) Agree	925	69.0
3) Disagree	180	13.4
4) Strongly disagree	6	0.4
5) Don't know	11	0.8
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1172) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (SATIF88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	201	15.0
2) Agree	979	73.0
3) Disagree	139	10.4
4) Strongly disagree	14	1.0
5) Don't know	6	0.4
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1173) When I think back over my life, I didn't get most of the important things I wanted. (IMPTHG88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	13	1.0
2) Agree	183	13.6
3) Disagree	922	68.8
4) Strongly disagree	213	15.9
5) Don't know	8	0.6
6) Refused	2	0.1
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1174) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (DOWN88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	10	0.7
2) Agree	134	10.0
3) Disagree	942	70.2
4) Strongly disagree	238	17.7
5) Don't know	9	0.7
6) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1175) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (EXPECT88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	109	8.1
2) Agree	974	72.6
3) Disagree	217	16.2
4) Strongly disagree	15	1.1
5) Don't know	17	1.3
6) Refused	9	0.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1176) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (AVGLOT88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	35	2.6
2) Agree	506	37.7
3) Disagree	685	51.1
4) Strongly disagree	42	3.1
5) Don't know	65	4.8
6) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1177) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I want to do. (TIME88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	193	14.4
2) Agree	957	71.4
3) Disagree	153	11.4
4) Strongly disagree	13	1.0
5) Don't know	16	1.2
6) Refused	9	0.7
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1178) When I think about the things I really want to achieve in life, I'm worried I don't have enough years left to get them done. (YEARS88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	26	1.9
2) Agree	245	18.3
3) Disagree	918	68.5
4) Strongly disagree	130	9.7
5) Don't know	14	1.0
6) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1179) When you compare yourself to others your age, do you feel very young for your age, young for your age, about the same as others, old for your age, or very old for your age? (AGECMP88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very young for age	172	12.8
2) Young for age	706	52.6
3) Same as others	392	29.2
4) Old for age	49	3.7
5) Very old for age	7	0.5
6) Don't Know	7	0.5
7) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1180) I'm going to mention a number of areas of life. For each one I would like you to tell me about the amount of satisfaction you get from each one. How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your neighborhood? (NEIGH88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	284	21.2
2) Quite a bit	384	28.6
3) Some	432	32.2
4) A little	157	11.7
5) None	72	5.4
6) Don't Know	4	0.3
7) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1181) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your job or career? (JOBSTS88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	457	34.1
2) Quite a bit	399	29.8
3) Some	265	19.8
4) A little	64	4.8
5) None	104	7.8
6) Don't Know	44	3.3
7) Refused	8	0.6
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1182) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your house or apartment? (HOUSE88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	552	41.2
2) Quite a bit	466	34.8
3) Some	251	18.7
4) A little	53	4.0
5) None	14	1.0
7) Refused	5	0.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1183) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your friends? (FRIEND88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	584	43.5
2) Quite a bit	465	34.7
3) Some	249	18.6
4) A little	32	2.4
5) None	5	0.4
6) Don't Know	1	0.1
7) Refused	5	0.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1184) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your hobbies or leisure activities? (HOBBY88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	534	39.8
2) Quite a bit	430	32.1
3) Some	262	19.5
4) A little	68	5.1
5) None	39	2.9
6) Don't Know	3	0.2
7) Refused	5	0.4
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0

1185) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your marriage? (MARRY88)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great deal	736	54.9
2) Quite a bit	349	26.0
3) Some	105	7.8
4) A little	16	1.2
5) None	10	0.7
6) Don't Know	1	0.1
7) Refused	5	0.4
97) Inapplicable	119	8.9
Missing	692
Total	1341	100.0