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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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331.000.00
2) Weight adjusting for region and SMSA (WATE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331.000.25
3) Identification number (ID180)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331,017.60587.44
4) Interviewer number (INTERV80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203393.6344.61
5) Serial number (SERNO80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331,686.13985.00
6) Time interview began (BEGAN80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331,609.03364.95
7) Time interview ended (ENDED80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331,692.88367.07
8) Interview length in minutes (LENGTH80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203352.2112.07
9) Month interview held (MONTH80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203310.210.80
10) Date interview held (DATE80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203316.478.77
11) Day of week interview held (DAY80)
 TOTAL%
1) Monday40319.8
2) Tuesday35717.6
3) Wednesday37518.4
4) Thursday28013.8
5) Friday25512.5
6) Saturday1909.3
7) Sunday1738.5
Total2033100.0
12) Region of country (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) West39019.2
2) North central56427.7
3) Northeast44621.9
4) South63331.1
Total2033100.0
13) SMSA status by region (REGSMSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Metro west29414.5
2) Metro north central34316.9
3) Metro northeast30715.1
4) Metro south32816.1
5) Non-metro west944.6
6) Non-metro north central22010.8
7) Non-metro northeast1386.8
8) Non-metro south30314.9
9) Unknown60.3
Total2033100.0
14) Sex of respondent (SEXR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Male82140.4
2) Female121259.6
Total2033100.0
15) Age of respondent (AGER80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203335.569.56
16) Respondent's years of schooling (EDUCR80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203313.432.63
17) Sex of spouse (SEXS80)
 TOTAL%
1) Male121259.6
2) Female82140.4
Total2033100.0
18) Age of spouse (AGES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203336.069.56
19) Spouse's years of schooling (EDUCS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203313.594.33
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) Child154976.2
2) Relative130.6
3) Other20.1
7) Inapplicable46923.1
Total2033100.0
21) Is this a male or female? (SEX380)
 TOTAL%
1) Male80439.5
2) Female75937.3
7) Inapplicable46923.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
22) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE380)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203331.2736.64
23) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT380)
 TOTAL%
1) Married221.1
2) Never married152775.1
3) Divorced60.3
4) Widowed40.2
5) Separated50.2
7) Inapplicable46923.1
Total2033100.0
24) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC380)
 TOTAL%
0) 044722.0
1) 1603.0
2) 2803.9
3) 3743.6
4) 4834.1
5) 5633.1
6) 6703.4
7) 7643.1
8) 8733.6
9) 9783.8
10) 10864.2
11) 111004.9
12) 121497.3
13) 13502.5
14) 14391.9
15) 15130.6
16) 16261.3
17) 1740.2
18) 1810.0
97) Inapplicable46923.1
98) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
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) Child106452.3
2) Relative211.0
3) Other10.0
7) Inapplicable94746.6
Total2033100.0
26) Is this a male or female? (SEX480)
 TOTAL%
1) Male53826.5
2) Female54626.9
7) Inapplicable94746.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
27) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE480)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203350.4943.87
28) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT480)
 TOTAL%
1) Married110.5
2) Never married106752.5
3) Divorced30.1
4) Widowed50.2
7) Inapplicable94746.6
Total2033100.0
29) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC480)
 TOTAL%
0) 038619.0
1) 1613.0
2) 2552.7
3) 3472.3
4) 4643.1
5) 5512.5
6) 6582.9
7) 7542.7
8) 8603.0
9) 9592.9
10) 10462.3
11) 11472.3
12) 12633.1
13) 13170.8
14) 14100.5
15) 1540.2
16) 1620.1
17) 1710.0
97) Inapplicable94746.6
98) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Child43421.3
2) Relative281.4
3) Other40.2
7) Inapplicable156777.1
Total2033100.0
31) Is this a male or female? (SEX580)
 TOTAL%
1) Male22611.1
2) Female24011.8
7) Inapplicable156777.1
Total2033100.0
32) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE580)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203377.1436.82
33) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT580)
 TOTAL%
1) Married160.8
2) Never married44321.8
3) Divorced10.0
4) Widowed50.2
5) Separated10.0
7) Inapplicable156777.1
Total2033100.0
34) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC580)
 TOTAL%
0) 01808.9
1) 1201.0
2) 2241.2
3) 3261.3
4) 4301.5
5) 5301.5
6) 6321.6
7) 7150.7
8) 8190.9
9) 9170.8
10) 10211.0
11) 11160.8
12) 12211.0
13) 1360.3
14) 1420.1
15) 1510.0
16) 1610.0
18) 1820.1
19) 1910.0
97) Inapplicable156777.1
98) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Child1416.9
2) Relative180.9
3) Other20.1
7) Inapplicable187292.1
Total2033100.0
36) Is this a male or female? (SEX680)
 TOTAL%
1) Male814.0
2) Female803.9
7) Inapplicable187292.1
Total2033100.0
37) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE680)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203390.1223.68
38) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT680)
 TOTAL%
1) Married60.3
2) Never married1527.5
4) Widowed20.1
5) Separated10.0
7) Inapplicable187292.1
Total2033100.0
39) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC680)
 TOTAL%
0) 0623.0
1) 180.4
2) 2110.5
3) 3110.5
4) 480.4
5) 590.4
6) 670.3
7) 780.4
8) 870.3
9) 980.4
10) 1080.4
11) 1130.1
12) 1270.3
14) 1430.1
18) 1810.0
97) Inapplicable187292.1
Total2033100.0
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) Child532.6
2) Relative80.4
3) Other20.1
7) Inapplicable197096.9
Total2033100.0
41) Is this a male or female? (SEX780)
 TOTAL%
1) Male311.5
2) Female321.6
7) Inapplicable197096.9
Total2033100.0
42) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE780)
 TOTAL%
0) 040.2
1) 150.2
2) 220.1
3) 320.1
4) 420.1
5) 540.2
6) 640.2
7) 730.1
8) 850.2
9) 960.3
10) 1080.4
13) 1350.2
14) 1430.1
15) 1520.1
18) 1810.0
19) 1920.1
20) 2010.0
22) 2210.0
25) 2510.0
27) 2710.0
55) 5510.0
97) Inapplicable197096.9
Total2033100.0
43) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT780)
 TOTAL%
1) Married20.1
2) Never married613.0
7) Inapplicable197096.9
Total2033100.0
44) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC780)
 TOTAL%
0) 0221.1
1) 150.2
2) 250.2
3) 340.2
4) 470.3
5) 530.1
6) 620.1
7) 730.1
8) 830.1
9) 920.1
10) 1010.0
12) 1240.2
13) 1320.1
97) Inapplicable197096.9
Total2033100.0
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) Child180.9
2) Relative50.2
3) Other10.0
7) Inapplicable200998.8
Total2033100.0
46) Is this a male or female? (SEX880)
 TOTAL%
1) Male120.6
2) Female120.6
7) Inapplicable200998.8
Total2033100.0
47) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE880)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.0
3) 330.1
4) 420.1
5) 520.1
7) 750.2
8) 820.1
11) 1120.1
12) 1210.0
15) 1520.1
16) 1610.0
17) 1710.0
32) 3210.0
88) 8810.0
97) Inapplicable200998.8
Total2033100.0
48) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT880)
 TOTAL%
2) Never married221.1
3) Divorced10.0
4) Widowed10.0
7) Inapplicable200998.8
Total2033100.0
49) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC880)
 TOTAL%
0) 090.4
1) 130.1
2) 220.1
3) 310.0
5) 530.1
6) 610.0
7) 710.0
8) 810.0
9) 920.1
11) 1110.0
97) Inapplicable200998.8
Total2033100.0
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) Child50.2
2) Relative20.1
7) Inapplicable202699.7
Total2033100.0
51) Is this a male or female? (SEX980)
 TOTAL%
1) Male40.2
2) Female30.1
7) Inapplicable202699.7
Total2033100.0
52) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE980)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.0
2) 210.0
3) 310.0
4) 410.0
5) 510.0
14) 1410.0
26) 2610.0
97) Inapplicable202699.7
Total2033100.0
53) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARIT980)
 TOTAL%
1) Married10.0
2) Never married60.3
7) Inapplicable202699.7
Total2033100.0
54) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC980)
 TOTAL%
0) 050.2
7) 710.0
15) 1510.0
97) Inapplicable202699.7
Total2033100.0
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) Child10.0
2) Relative10.0
7) Inapplicable203199.9
Total2033100.0
56) Is this a male or female? (SEX1080)
 TOTAL%
2) Female20.1
7) Inapplicable203199.9
Total2033100.0
57) How old was this person on his/her last birthday? (AGE1080)
 TOTAL%
12) 1210.0
21) 2110.0
97) Inapplicable203199.9
Total2033100.0
58) Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTL1080)
 TOTAL%
1) Married10.0
2) Never married10.0
7) Inapplicable203199.9
Total2033100.0
59) How many years of schooling has this person completed? (EDUC1080)
 TOTAL%
5) 510.0
12) 1210.0
97) Inapplicable203199.9
Total2033100.0
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 city156376.9
2) Farm864.2
3) Open country38318.8
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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 agree43821.5
2) Agree135466.6
3) Disagree21610.6
4) Strongly disagree180.9
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
62) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (EXPECT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree35317.4
2) Agree127462.7
3) Disagree34917.2
4) Strongly disagree301.5
8) Don't know271.3
Total2033100.0
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 agree1306.4
2) Agree51825.5
3) Disagree110654.4
4) Strongly disagree25212.4
8) Don't know271.3
Total2033100.0
64) Sometimes I feel that I don't have enough control over the direction my life is taking. (NOCONT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1135.6
2) Agree66032.5
3) Disagree104051.2
4) Strongly disagree1999.8
8) Don't know211.0
Total2033100.0
65) Next, we have a few questions about your marital history. How many times have you been married? (NOMARR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Once173185.1
2) Twice26212.9
3) Three or more402.0
Total2033100.0
66) Age at first marriage (AGE1M80)
 TOTAL%
14) 14100.5
15) 15150.7
16) 16532.6
17) 171135.6
18) 1823811.7
19) 1927813.7
20) 2025412.5
21) 2129314.4
22) 221849.1
23) 231638.0
24) 241165.7
25) 251065.2
26) 26613.0
27) 27402.0
28) 28381.9
29) 29241.2
30) 30170.8
31) 3140.2
32) 32100.5
33) 3350.2
35) 3570.3
36) 3620.1
39) 3910.0
98) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
67) First marriage intact? (M1INT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes173185.1
2) No30214.9
Total2033100.0
68) Reason for ending first marriage (RSNE180)
 TOTAL%
1) Death190.9
2) Divorce27913.7
3) Separation40.2
7) Inapplicable173185.1
Total2033100.0
69) Age when first marriage ended (GE1ME80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203386.6025.24
70) Age at second marriage (AGE2M80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203387.0624.02
71) Second marriage intact? (M2INT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26212.9
2) No402.0
7) Inapplicable173185.1
Total2033100.0
72) Reason for ending second marriage (RSNE280)
 TOTAL%
1) Death20.1
2) Divorce381.9
7) Inapplicable199398.0
Total2033100.0
73) Age when second marriage ended (GE2ME80)
 TOTAL%
20) 2010.0
21) 2110.0
22) 2210.0
23) 2320.1
25) 2540.2
26) 2630.1
27) 2730.1
28) 2810.0
29) 2920.1
30) 3030.1
31) 3120.1
32) 3250.2
33) 3310.0
35) 3520.1
37) 3720.1
38) 3820.1
39) 3910.0
40) 4010.0
44) 4410.0
45) 4510.0
50) 5010.0
97) Inapplicable199398.0
Total2033100.0
74) Age at third marriage (AGE3M80)
 TOTAL%
22) 2220.1
24) 2420.1
25) 2510.0
27) 2740.2
28) 2840.2
29) 2920.1
30) 3020.1
32) 3230.1
33) 3330.1
34) 3410.0
35) 3510.0
36) 3610.0
38) 3830.1
39) 3920.1
40) 4020.1
41) 4120.1
42) 4210.0
45) 4510.0
47) 4710.0
49) 4910.0
53) 5310.0
97) Inapplicable199398.0
Total2033100.0
75) Third marriage intact? (M3INT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes371.8
2) No30.1
7) Inapplicable199398.0
Total2033100.0
76) Reason for ending third marriage (RSNE380)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce30.1
7) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
77) Age when third marriage ended (AGE3ME80)
 TOTAL%
25) 2510.0
28) 2810.0
33) 3310.0
97) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
78) Age at fourth marriage (AGE4M80)
 TOTAL%
27) 2710.0
33) 3310.0
41) 4110.0
97) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
79) How many times has your (husband/wife) been married? (SPNOMR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Once173885.5
2) Twice26813.2
3) Three or more261.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
80) Spouse's age at first marriage (SPAG1M80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203322.699.19
81) Spouse's first marriage intact? (SPMINT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes173885.5
2) No29414.5
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
82) Reason spouse's first marriage ended (RSPND180)
 TOTAL%
1) Death170.8
2) Divorce27413.5
3) Separation20.1
7) Inapplicable173985.5
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
83) Age when spouse's first marriage ended (SPAGE180)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203388.0523.36
84) Spouse's age at second marriage (SPAGE280)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203387.6723.19
85) Spouse's second marriage intact? (SPM2IN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26813.2
2) No261.3
7) Inapplicable173985.5
Total2033100.0
86) Reason spouse's second marriage ended (RSPND280)
 TOTAL%
1) Death30.1
2) Divorce231.1
7) Inapplicable200798.7
Total2033100.0
87) Age when spouse's second marriage ended (SPAGE380)
 TOTAL%
23) 2310.0
24) 2420.1
25) 2510.0
27) 2710.0
28) 2820.1
30) 3050.2
36) 3610.0
37) 3710.0
38) 3820.1
40) 4010.0
42) 4210.0
48) 4810.0
97) Inapplicable200798.7
98) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
88) Spouse's age at third marriage (SPAG480)
 TOTAL%
24) 2410.0
26) 2630.1
27) 2710.0
28) 2810.0
30) 3040.2
31) 3120.1
32) 3220.1
34) 3410.0
35) 3510.0
36) 3610.0
38) 3820.1
39) 3910.0
42) 4220.1
44) 4410.0
45) 4510.0
49) 4920.1
97) Inapplicable200798.7
Total2033100.0
89) Spouse's third marriage intact? (SPM3IN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.1
2) No30.1
7) Inapplicable200798.7
Total2033100.0
90) Reason spouse's third marriage ended (RSPND380)
 TOTAL%
1) Death10.0
2) Divorce20.1
7) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
91) Age when spouse's third marriage ended (SPAGE580)
 TOTAL%
30) 3010.0
40) 4010.0
42) 4210.0
97) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
92) Age at spouse's fourth marriage (SPAG680)
 TOTAL%
41) 4120.1
44) 4410.0
97) Inapplicable203099.9
Total2033100.0
93) Did you know your (husband/wife) before you were aged twelve? (KNSP1280)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1216.0
2) No191294.0
Total2033100.0
94) Did you talk with each other in school? (TLKSCH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes603.0
2) No603.0
7) Inapplicable191294.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
95) How much did you play together when you were children? (PLYCHD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Frequently201.0
2) Occasionally160.8
3) Seldom221.1
4) Never623.0
7) Inapplicable191294.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
96) How many months did you go with your (husband/wife) before you got married? (MTHBMR80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203322.6818.30
97) Did you live with your (husband/wife) before you got married? (LVBMR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33016.2
2) No169883.5
9) Refused50.2
Total2033100.0
98) When you first got married, were either of your parents unhappy with your choice of a (husband/wife)? (PRHPPY80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30915.2
2) Neutral251.2
3) No164480.9
4) No parents371.8
8) Don't know180.9
Total2033100.0
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 well140569.1
2) Pretty well38919.1
3) Not too well542.7
4) No parents1758.6
8) Don't know100.5
Total2033100.0
100) When you first got married, were either of your in-laws unhappy about the marriage? (INLUNH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30114.8
2) Neutral231.1
3) No164981.1
4) No in-laws351.7
8) Don't know251.2
Total2033100.0
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 well132465.1
2) Pretty well42120.7
3) Not too well793.9
4) No in-laws1437.0
7) Inapplicable603.0
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
102) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (NUMCHD80)
 TOTAL%
0) 034817.2
1) 137718.6
2) 261630.4
3) 337318.4
4) 41658.1
5) 5733.6
6) 6391.9
7) 7120.6
8) 8120.6
9) 940.2
10) 1050.2
11) 1120.1
14) 1410.0
98) Don't know10.0
Missing5
Total2028100.0
103) How many children have you had in this marriage? (CHMAR80)
 TOTAL%
0) 01155.7
1) 1673.3
2) 2512.5
3) 3140.7
4) 460.3
5) 510.0
6) 620.1
97) Inapplicable176987.4
Missing8
Total2025100.0
104) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (CHD3YR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44221.7
2) No88743.6
7) Inapplicable62430.7
8) Don't know723.5
9) Refused80.4
Total2033100.0
105) (Are you/is your wife) pregnant now? (WFPREG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1115.5
2) No32015.7
7) Inapplicable159178.3
8) Don't know100.5
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
106) If you could (have/have had) exactly the number of children you (want/wanted), what number would that be? (CHDESR80)
 TOTAL%
0) 0663.2
1) 11226.0
2) 285442.0
3) 344221.8
4) 428113.8
5) 5783.8
6) 6753.7
7) 7160.8
8) 8150.7
9) 920.1
10) 1070.3
11) 1120.1
12) 12120.6
14) 1420.1
15) 1520.1
20) 2010.0
98) Don't know522.6
99) Refused20.1
Missing2
Total2031100.0
107) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RRLG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant116557.3
2) Catholic56527.8
3) Jewish462.3
4) None1356.6
5) Other1175.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused40.2
Total2033100.0
108) What specific denomination is that, if any? [Interviewer's note: Probe for full name.] (RDEN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant84441.5
2) Other31415.4
7) Inapplicable86842.7
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
109) Does your (husband/wife) have the same religious preference? (SPRLG80)
 TOTAL%
1) No43321.3
2) Yes159278.3
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
110) What specific denomination is that, if any? [Interviewer's note: Probe for full name.] (SPDEN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant1818.9
2) Other24412.0
7) Inapplicable160078.7
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
111) How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? (FRQCH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly or more67333.1
2) Once monthly+35517.5
3) Several times per year44621.9
4) Less than once yearly55927.5
Total2033100.0
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 much65932.4
2) Quite a bit52125.6
3) Some49324.2
4) A Little22210.9
5) None1306.4
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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113) And how about your (husband/wife)? (SRLINF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much58128.6
2) Quite a bit46222.7
3) Some51425.3
4) A Little26813.2
5) None1607.9
8) Don't know472.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
114) When you started going together, was your religious preference the same as your (husband's/wife's)? (SAMREL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes113856.0
2) No88843.7
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
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-family160679.0
2) Duplex844.1
3) Town, row house663.2
4) Apartment1678.2
5) Mobile1015.0
6) Other90.4
Total2033100.0
116) Not counting bathrooms, hallways, or an unfinished basement, how many rooms do you have in your household? (RMHHD80)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.0
2) 2150.7
3) 3763.7
4) 422711.2
5) 541920.6
6) 646823.0
7) 737518.4
8) 823411.5
9) 91125.5
10) 10542.7
11) 11211.0
12) 12180.9
13) 1340.2
14) 1430.1
16) 1610.0
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
117) Are you buying your home, renting it, or do you own it outright? (OWNHM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Own33416.4
2) Buying122660.3
3) Rent43621.4
4) Other371.8
Total2033100.0
118) In what year did you buy your home? (YRHM80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203378.6911.63
119) What would you estimate the dollar value of your house would be on the housing market today? (VALHM80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033334,060.28420,113.57
120) What race do you consider yourself? [Interviewer's note: Use categories as probes if necessary.] (RSPRAC80)
 TOTAL%
1) White178988.0
2) Hispanic1065.2
3) Black984.8
4) Other371.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
121) What was the highest year of schooling obtained by your father? (FTHSCH80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203320.5827.71
122) What was the highest year of schooling he (father-in law) obtained? [Interviewer's note: If uncertain, request a guess. (FINSCH80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203335.8339.23
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 time21710.7
2) Most of time22311.0
3) About half22811.2
4) Less than half35817.6
5) Never99348.8
7) Inapplicable10.0
8) Don't know130.6
Total2033100.0
124) Was this usually part-time or full-time work? (MWKTIM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time35217.3
2) Full-time66632.8
7) Inapplicable100749.5
8) Don't know80.4
Total2033100.0
125) What was the highest year of schooling obtained by your mother? (MOMSCH80)
 TOTAL%
0) 0211.0
1) 130.1
2) 290.4
3) 3150.7
4) 4241.2
5) 5251.2
6) 6693.4
7) 7502.5
8) 822811.2
9) 9763.7
10) 101155.7
11) 11984.8
12) 1274936.9
13) 13623.1
14) 141226.0
15) 15402.0
16) 161296.4
17) 17130.6
18) 18261.3
19) 1920.1
20) 2050.2
21) 2110.0
98) Don't know1477.2
Missing4
Total2029100.0
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 time24612.1
2) Most of time25212.4
3) About half21810.7
4) Less than half20910.3
5) Never102850.6
7) Inapplicable10.0
8) Don't know793.9
Total2033100.0
127) Was this usually part-time or full-time work? (SPMTM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time28313.9
2) Full-time62430.7
7) Inapplicable110854.5
8) Don't know180.9
Total2033100.0
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) 0190.9
1) 120.1
2) 250.2
3) 3150.7
4) 4130.6
5) 5140.7
6) 6462.3
7) 7251.2
8) 81728.5
9) 9381.9
10) 10723.5
11) 11522.6
12) 1281540.1
13) 13422.1
14) 14763.7
15) 15180.9
16) 161165.7
17) 1780.4
18) 18241.2
20) 2030.1
98) Don't know45722.5
Missing1
Total2032100.0
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-time183690.3
2) Part-time613.0
3) Temporarily laid-off391.9
4) Unemployed472.3
5) Retired130.6
6) In school190.9
7) Keeping house10.0
8) Other170.8
Total2033100.0
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) All59129.1
2) Most89143.8
3) Half25812.7
4) Less than half1457.1
5) None402.0
7) Inapplicable994.9
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203354.4116.04
132) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (HJBHRS80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110954.5
2) No82640.6
7) Inapplicable974.8
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
133) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Shift work (HJBSHF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37018.2
2) No156376.9
7) Inapplicable974.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
134) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (HJEVN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68033.4
2) No125361.6
7) Inapplicable974.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
135) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (HJBTRP80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67533.2
2) No125861.9
7) Inapplicable974.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 lot1999.8
2) Somewhat38518.9
3) Not too much62030.5
4) Not at all72835.8
7) Inapplicable974.8
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 satisfied91144.8
2) Moderately71935.4
3) Little dissatisfied20610.1
4) Very dissatisfied944.6
7) Inapplicable974.8
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes62730.8
2) No140269.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
139) Did this occur in the last three years? [Asked after HSUPPT80] (HSP3YR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27013.3
2) No35617.5
7) Inapplicable140669.2
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
140) (Where you/Was your wife) working for pay in the year before you got married? (WWKB480)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes155076.2
2) No47923.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
141) Since you got married, (have you/has she) ever worked for pay? (WWKAFT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes178587.8
2) No24812.2
Total2033100.0
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 time39719.5
2) Most time39919.6
3) Half time26713.1
4) Less than half35817.6
5) Hardly any time36417.9
7) Inapplicable24812.2
Total2033100.0
143) (Were you/Was she) working at the start of your marriage? (WWKSTR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes129163.5
2) No49424.3
7) Inapplicable24812.2
Total2033100.0
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 important65632.3
2) Pretty important52225.7
3) Not very important34116.8
4) Not important at all26212.9
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
145) To have enough money to get some of the better things? (WWKBTR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important44221.7
2) Pretty important69334.1
3) Not very important43221.2
4) Not important at all21210.4
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
146) (You/She) wanted a career? (WWKCAR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important36518.0
2) Pretty important35817.6
3) Not very important50524.8
4) Not important at all54726.9
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know100.5
Total2033100.0
147) For a feeling of accomplishment? (WWKACP80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important59829.4
2) Pretty important66032.5
3) Not very important27713.6
4) Not important at all23711.7
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know130.6
Total2033100.0
148) To "get away from the family or children"? (WWKGTY80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important512.5
2) Pretty important1427.0
3) Not very important42520.9
4) Not important at all115256.7
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know150.7
Total2033100.0
149) (You don't/She doesn't) like staying home? (WWKNTH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1899.3
2) Pretty important29514.5
3) Not very important46723.0
4) Not important at all82140.4
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know130.6
Total2033100.0
150) (You like/She likes) the contact with people? (WWKCNT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important80539.6
2) Pretty important67433.2
3) Not very important1869.1
4) Not important at all1165.7
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
151) To make (you/her) more "financially independent"? (WWKMNY80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very Important38118.7
2) Pretty Important46122.7
3) Not very Important48223.7
4) Not Important at all45022.1
7) Inapplicable24812.2
8) Don't know110.5
Total2033100.0
152) (Are you/Is your wife) working for pay right now? (WWKPYN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes119758.9
2) No58828.9
7) Inapplicable24812.2
Total2033100.0
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-family492.4
2) Yes-same firm683.3
3) No107953.1
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
154) Is this a full-time or part-time job? (WWKTM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Full time84741.7
2) Part time34717.1
3) Both30.1
7) Inapplicable83641.1
Total2033100.0
155) Does the job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (WJBIHR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38719.0
2) No81039.8
7) Inapplicable83641.1
Total2033100.0
156) Does the job involve any of the following? Shift work (WJBSHF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1798.8
2) No101750.0
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
157) Does the job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (WJEVNG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28614.1
2) No91044.8
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
158) Does the job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (WJBTRP80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1115.5
2) No108553.4
7) Inapplicable83641.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
159) Does the job involve any of the following? Regular periods of a month or more of not working (WJBNWK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1969.6
2) No99749.0
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203362.5730.65
161) How many of these hours are spent away from home? (WJBWY80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203260.9032.36
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 satisfied55827.4
2) Moderately satisfied48423.8
3) A little dissatisfied1216.0
4) Very dissatisfied331.6
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
163) How long (have you/has she) had this job? (WFJBMT80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203363.8738.05
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) All21110.4
2) Most52325.7
3) Half25712.6
4) Less than half1316.4
5) None683.3
7) Inapplicable83741.2
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
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 increased1276.2
2) Increased59829.4
3) Decreased663.2
4) Greatly decreased70.3
5) No change39219.3
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
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 approve40119.7
2) Approve65932.4
3) Neutral633.1
4) Disapprove592.9
5) Strongly disapprove130.6
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Serious874.3
2) Not too serious31715.6
3) No concern78938.8
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
168) Not having time to do all the things (you/she) should do for (him/you)? (WJBCNB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Serious643.1
2) Not too serious1748.6
3) No concern95847.1
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
169) Having time to take care of the house? (WJBCNC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Serious603.0
2) Not too serious1668.2
3) No concern96947.7
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
170) Meeting too many men? (WJBCND80)
 TOTAL%
1) Serious190.9
2) Not too serious502.5
3) No concern112655.4
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
171) Not having time to do things together? (WJBCNE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Serious844.1
2) Not too serious1818.9
3) No concern93045.7
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
172) Taking proper care of the children? (WJBCNF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Serious251.2
2) Not too serious412.0
3) No concern72035.4
7) Inapplicable124761.3
Total2033100.0
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) Yes20310.0
2) No99248.8
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes32315.9
2) No87443.0
7) Inapplicable83641.1
Total2033100.0
175) How many months ago did (you/she) start working this last time? (LATJBA80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203383.3731.62
176) Before (you/she) started working this last time, how many months had it been since (you/she) worked? (LATJBB80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203387.8525.40
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) Yes60.3
7) Inapplicable171099.7
Missing317
Total1716100.0
178) Earnings are necessary to make ends meet. (RSNWKB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1055.8
7) Inapplicable171094.2
Missing218
Total1815100.0
179) To have enough money to get some of the better things. (RSNWKC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes653.7
7) Inapplicable171096.3
Missing258
Total1775100.0
180) Wanted a career. (RSNWKD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes321.8
7) Inapplicable171098.2
Missing291
Total1742100.0
181) For a feeling of accomplishment. (RSNWKE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes523.0
7) Inapplicable171097.0
Missing271
Total1762100.0
182) To get away from the family or children. (RSNWKF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes221.3
7) Inapplicable171098.7
Missing301
Total1732100.0
183) Doesn't like staying home. (RSNWKG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes593.3
7) Inapplicable171096.7
Missing264
Total1769100.0
184) Likes the contact with people. (RSNWKH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes512.9
7) Inapplicable171097.1
Missing272
Total1761100.0
185) To be more financially independent. (RSNWKI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes191.1
7) Inapplicable171098.9
Missing304
Total1729100.0
186) Other (Specify) (RSNWKJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1387.5
7) Inapplicable171092.5
Missing185
Total1848100.0
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) Yes1115.5
2) No108553.4
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
188) How long ago was that? (LNGWK80)
 TOTAL%
1) 160.3
2) 230.1
3) 330.1
4) 410.0
5) 540.2
6) 650.2
7) 710.0
8) 880.4
9) 920.1
10) 1040.2
12) 12221.1
13) 1310.0
18) 1870.3
24) 24241.2
30) 30100.5
34) 3420.1
36) 3670.3
97) Inapplicable192294.5
98) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes341.7
7) Inapplicable192298.3
Missing77
Total1956100.0
190) Employer shifted her to another job (WFCHB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110.6
7) Inapplicable192299.4
Missing100
Total1933100.0
191) Husband suggested that it would be a good idea to work extra hours (WFCHC80)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable1922100.0
Missing111
Total1922100.0
192) Extra earnings are necessary to make ends meet (WFCHD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes221.1
7) Inapplicable192298.9
Missing89
Total1944100.0
193) To have extra money to get some of the better things (WFCHE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes140.7
7) Inapplicable192299.3
Missing97
Total1936100.0
194) Wanted a career (WFCHF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
7) Inapplicable192299.8
Missing108
Total1925100.0
195) For a feeling of accomplishment (WFCHG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.3
7) Inapplicable192299.7
Missing105
Total1928100.0
196) To get away from the family or children more (WFCHH80)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable1922100.0
Missing111
Total1922100.0
197) Doesn't like staying at home (WFCHI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
7) Inapplicable192299.8
Missing108
Total1925100.0
198) Likes the contact with people (WFCHJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable192299.9
Missing110
Total1923100.0
199) To be more financially independent (WFCHK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50.3
7) Inapplicable192299.7
Missing106
Total1927100.0
200) Other (Specify) (WFCHL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes532.7
7) Inapplicable192297.3
Missing58
Total1975100.0
201) How about a change from full-time to part-time work? (WFPTM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes743.6
2) No112255.2
7) Inapplicable83641.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
202) Wife changed to part-time: How long ago was that? (WFTMA80)
 TOTAL%
0) 040.2
1) 190.4
2) 260.3
3) 350.2
4) 410.0
6) 660.3
7) 730.1
8) 810.0
9) 930.1
10) 1010.0
12) 12110.5
13) 1320.1
14) 1430.1
17) 1720.1
18) 1820.1
24) 2480.4
26) 2610.0
30) 3010.0
31) 3110.0
32) 3210.0
36) 3630.1
97) Inapplicable195996.4
Total2033100.0
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) Yes150.8
7) Inapplicable195999.2
Missing59
Total1974100.0
204) Employer cut hours down (WFTMC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
7) Inapplicable195999.9
Missing72
Total1961100.0
205) To have or to take care of children (WFTMD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes301.5
7) Inapplicable195998.5
Missing44
Total1989100.0
206) Job was causing strains on the family or marriage (WFTME80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable195999.9
Missing73
Total1960100.0
207) Husband did not want her to work so much (WFTMF80)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable1959100.0
Missing74
Total1959100.0
208) Wanted to spend more time at home (WFTMG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80.4
7) Inapplicable195999.6
Missing66
Total1967100.0
209) Laid off or on strike (WFTMH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable195999.9
Missing73
Total1960100.0
210) Couldn't stand the job any more (WFTMI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable195999.9
Missing73
Total1960100.0
211) Other (Specify) (WFTMJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes311.6
7) Inapplicable195998.4
Missing43
Total1990100.0
212) What was the last year that (you/your wife) worked? (WFTMK80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203390.5910.65
213) How many months ago was that? (WFSTWK80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203383.5131.09
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) Yes1518.2
7) Inapplicable169891.8
Missing184
Total1849100.0
215) Job was causing strains on the family or marriage (WFSTB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90.5
7) Inapplicable169899.5
Missing326
Total1707100.0
216) Husband didn't want her to work anymore (WFSTC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90.5
7) Inapplicable169899.5
Missing326
Total1707100.0
217) Wanted to spend more time at home (WFSTD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes221.3
7) Inapplicable169898.7
Missing313
Total1720100.0
218) Was laid off or on strike (WFSTE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271.6
7) Inapplicable169898.4
Missing308
Total1725100.0
219) Couldn't stand the job any more (WFSTF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.3
7) Inapplicable169898.7
Missing312
Total1721100.0
220) Other (Specify) (WFSTG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1618.7
7) Inapplicable169891.3
Missing174
Total1859100.0
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 change33621.0
7) Inapplicable126479.0
Missing433
Total1600100.0
222) Started work after absence (CHNGB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Most recent change28318.3
7) Inapplicable126481.7
Missing486
Total1547100.0
223) Started working more hours (CHNGC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Most recent change1017.4
7) Inapplicable126492.6
Missing668
Total1365100.0
224) Started working fewer hours (CHNGD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Most recent change493.7
7) Inapplicable126496.3
Missing720
Total1313100.0
225) Not changed your employment situation (CHNGE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Most recent change76575.5
7) Inapplicable24824.5
Missing1020
Total1013100.0
226) (Have you/Has your wife) wanted to go (back) to work? (WFWK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36618.0
2) No46222.7
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know80.4
Total2033100.0
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) Yes1066.0
7) Inapplicable166794.0
Missing260
Total1773100.0
228) To get some better or special things (WFWKB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes774.4
7) Inapplicable166795.6
Missing289
Total1744100.0
229) Wants a career (WFWKC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes442.6
7) Inapplicable166797.4
Missing322
Total1711100.0
230) Feeling of accomplishment (WFWKD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes653.8
7) Inapplicable166796.2
Missing301
Total1732100.0
231) To get away from house or kids (WFWKE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes543.1
7) Inapplicable166796.9
Missing312
Total1721100.0
232) Bored staying home (WFWKF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes905.1
7) Inapplicable166794.9
Missing276
Total1757100.0
233) Likes contact with people (WFWKG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes764.4
7) Inapplicable166795.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
234) Make her financially independent (WFWKH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes311.8
7) Inapplicable166798.2
Missing335
Total1698100.0
235) Other (Specify) (WFWKI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes905.1
7) Inapplicable166794.9
Missing276
Total1757100.0
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 important24712.1
2) Pretty important25712.6
3) Not very important32916.2
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
237) (Husband/You) (disapproves/disapprove) (WFWKK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1115.5
2) Pretty important924.5
3) Not very important62830.9
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know50.2
Total2033100.0
238) Health prohibits working (WFWKL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important743.6
2) Pretty important482.4
3) Not very important71435.1
7) Inapplicable119758.9
Total2033100.0
239) Probably no jobs available for (you/her) (WFWKM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important854.2
2) Pretty important643.1
3) Not very important67133.0
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know160.8
Total2033100.0
240) To have or take care of children (WFWKN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important52926.0
2) Pretty important894.4
3) Not very important21210.4
7) Inapplicable120259.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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 difficult1266.2
2) Pretty difficult1859.1
3) Not very difficult25812.7
4) Not difficult at all26212.9
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know50.2
Total2033100.0
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) Yes65732.3
2) No1778.7
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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 training1758.6
2) Some training31515.5
3) Much training1266.2
4) Other412.0
7) Inapplicable137667.7
Total2033100.0
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 approve663.2
2) Approve30815.2
3) Disapprove27213.4
4) Strongly Disapprove1678.2
7) Inapplicable119758.9
8) Don't know221.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes1035.1
2) No26913.2
7) Inapplicable165981.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes27514.7
7) Inapplicable159485.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing162
Total1871100.0
247) Loss of service - meals, housecleaning, ironing, etc. (HFEELD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes362.2
7) Inapplicable159497.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing401
Total1632100.0
248) Wife wouldn't make enough to cover costs of child care, transportation, taxes, etc. (HFEELE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes181.1
7) Inapplicable159498.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing419
Total1614100.0
249) Wife should stay at home - non-specific (HFEELF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1146.7
7) Inapplicable159493.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing323
Total1710100.0
250) Other (Specify) (HFEELG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1227.1
7) Inapplicable159492.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing315
Total1718100.0
251) How would he feel about a part-time job? Strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove? (HFEELH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly approve90.4
2) Approve1869.1
3) Disapprove1617.9
4) Strongly disapprove713.5
5) Neutral10.0
7) Inapplicable159978.7
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 time91044.8
2) Full time54827.0
3) Not work54326.7
8) Don't know321.6
Total2033100.0
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 agree57028.0
2) Agree90144.3
3) Disagree42020.7
4) Strongly disagree1276.2
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
254) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (HEARN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22311.0
2) Agree56227.6
3) Disagree99548.9
4) Strongly disagree1999.8
8) Don't know532.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 agree1718.4
2) Agree109954.1
3) Disagree60829.9
4) Strongly disagree1296.3
8) Don't know241.2
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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 agree72135.5
2) Agree111554.8
3) Disagree1597.8
4) Strongly disagree211.0
8) Don't know170.8
Total2033100.0
257) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her should not have a job. (WNTWK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1045.1
2) Agree68833.8
3) Disagree98448.4
4) Strongly disagree1648.1
8) Don't know894.4
9) Refused40.2
Total2033100.0
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 agree28213.9
2) Agree91945.2
3) Disagree63231.1
4) Strongly disagree1427.0
8) Don't know582.9
Total2033100.0
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 agree1517.4
2) Agree78638.7
3) Disagree89944.2
4) Strongly disagree1527.5
8) Don't know442.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) True160578.9
2) Not true40519.9
8) Don't know221.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
261) I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (VALUEB80)
 TOTAL%
1) True60829.9
2) Not true141469.6
8) Don't know110.5
Total2033100.0
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262) No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener. (VALUEC80)
 TOTAL%
1) True135966.8
2) Not true65732.3
8) Don't know170.8
Total2033100.0
263) At times I have really insisted on having things go my own way. (VALUED80)
 TOTAL%
1) True154976.2
2) Not true47723.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 happy90244.4
2) Pretty happy104651.5
3) Not too happy834.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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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 always161379.3
2) Usually21110.4
3) Occasionally1939.5
4) Never150.7
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
266) Go shopping together? [Interviewer's note: Repeat response as necessary.) (VALUEG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always52525.8
2) Usually33016.2
3) Occasionally95446.9
4) Never22311.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
267) How often do you visit friends together? (VALUEH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always107452.8
2) Usually35417.4
3) Occasionally54827.0
4) Never572.8
Total2033100.0
268) Work together on projects around the house? (VALUEI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always85041.8
2) Usually46622.9
3) Occasionally61630.3
4) Never1004.9
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
269) When you go out - say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie - how often do you do this together? (VALUEJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always126062.0
2) Usually26713.1
3) Occasionally40419.9
4) Never994.9
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes23311.5
2) No52725.9
7) Inapplicable126462.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused70.3
Total2033100.0
271) Has it increased or decreased? (FRNDA80)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased994.9
2) Decreased1336.5
7) Inapplicable180088.5
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
272) Are there any people you consider to be very close friends of yours who are not relatives? (FRNDB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes181189.1
2) No22110.9
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
273) How many persons would that be? (FRNDC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203318.0130.15
274) How well do your friends get along with your (husband/wife) - very well, pretty well, or not too well? (FRNDD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well139468.6
2) Pretty well37418.4
3) Not too well231.1
4) Mixed reaction130.6
5) No friends10.0
7) Inapplicable22210.9
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
275) How many of your close friends are also close friends of your spouse's? (FRNDE80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203316.7930.66
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) Increased1969.6
2) Decreased673.3
3) No change42621.0
7) Inapplicable134065.9
9) Refused40.2
Total2033100.0
277) Recently, has your (husband/wife) suggested that you should make new friends? (FRNDG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21310.5
2) No181689.3
7) Inapplicable00.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
278) Have you recently suggested that your (husband/wife) should make new friends? (FRNDH80)
 TOTAL%
1) No29814.7
2) Yes173385.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes106452.3
2) No96747.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
280) How many do you belong to? (MEMBRB80)
 TOTAL%
1) 145922.6
2) 227213.4
3) 31859.1
4) 4743.6
5) 5271.3
6) 6251.2
7) 740.2
8) 830.1
10) 10100.5
12) 1220.1
14) 1410.0
15) 1510.0
20) 2010.0
97) Inapplicable96947.7
Total2033100.0
281) How many of these does your (husband/wife) also belong to? (MEMBRC80)
 TOTAL%
0) 044922.1
1) 137218.3
2) 21437.0
3) 3643.1
4) 4180.9
5) 5140.7
6) 620.1
7) 710.0
10) 1010.0
97) Inapplicable96947.7
Total2033100.0
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) Increased462.3
2) Decreased33416.4
3) No change201.0
7) Inapplicable162680.0
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes25012.3
2) No178187.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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 it33216.3
2) Most of it63031.0
3) About half44421.8
4) Less than half54026.6
5) None of it864.2
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
285) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHOREB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair156076.7
2) Do more than share32616.0
3) Other1427.0
8) Don't know50.2
Total2033100.0
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) Fair167982.6
2) Do more than share23411.5
3) Other834.1
8) Don't know361.8
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes50825.0
2) No152475.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
288) If wife had work change, ask: Have these arguments increased or decreased since (you/your wife) (work change)? (CHOREE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased562.8
2) Decreased613.0
3) No change964.7
7) Inapplicable181989.5
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes34717.1
2) No41720.5
7) Inapplicable126462.2
9) Refused50.2
Total2033100.0
290) Husband does more (CHOREG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1769.4
7) Inapplicable168690.5
8) Don't know10.1
Missing170
Total1863100.0
291) Husband does less (CHOREH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1236.8
7) Inapplicable168693.1
8) Don't know10.1
Missing223
Total1810100.0
292) Kids do more (CHOREI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes623.5
7) Inapplicable168696.4
8) Don't know10.1
Missing284
Total1749100.0
293) Make do with less (CHOREJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.4
7) Inapplicable168699.6
8) Don't know10.1
Missing340
Total1693100.0
294) Others do it (CHOREK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70.4
2) Wife does more211.2
7) Inapplicable168698.2
8) Don't know30.2
Missing316
Total1717100.0
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 it1025.0
2) Most of it49324.2
3) About half50524.8
4) Less than half33416.4
5) None of it80.4
7) Inapplicable59029.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
296) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHCARB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair124161.0
2) Do more than share1517.4
3) Other462.3
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Fair129963.9
2) Do more than share844.1
3) Other512.5
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes22010.8
2) No122160.1
7) Inapplicable59029.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
299) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Have these arguments increased or decreased since (you/your wife) (work change)? (CHCARE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased291.4
2) Decreased201.0
3) No change532.6
7) Inapplicable192694.7
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes1648.1
2) No43521.4
7) Inapplicable142169.9
8) Don't know100.5
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
301) Husband does more (CHCARG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes844.3
7) Inapplicable186995.7
Missing80
Total1953100.0
302) Husband does less (CHCARH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes442.3
7) Inapplicable186997.7
Missing120
Total1913100.0
303) Kids do more (CHCARI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes170.9
7) Inapplicable186999.1
Missing147
Total1886100.0
304) Make do with less (CHCARJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable186999.9
Missing163
Total1870100.0
305) Others do it (CHCARK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Others do it221.2
2) Wife does more110.6
7) Inapplicable186998.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing130
Total1903100.0
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 deal129763.8
2) Somewhat55427.3
3) Hardly at all773.8
4) Never away994.9
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 time854.2
2) Some time80039.4
3) Hardly ever89644.1
4) Never24312.0
8) Don't know90.4
Total2033100.0
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 often190.9
2) Often361.8
3) Occasionally61930.4
4) Never135366.6
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
309) How about your children. How often do you wish you didn't have to live with them? (AWAYD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often70.3
2) Often180.9
3) Occasionally35517.5
4) Never106252.2
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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 lot512.5
2) Some22411.0
3) Only a few66632.8
4) None49924.5
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes135166.5
2) No67533.2
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
312) What about your spouse - are there any kinds of decisions where (his/her) decision is the final word? (DECIDE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes149273.4
2) No53426.3
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
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 do51225.2
2) Spouse does49424.3
3) Equal compromise101449.9
7) Inapplicable00.0
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
314) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DEIDBB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes186291.6
2) More or less663.2
3) No1035.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes894.4
2) No67033.0
7) Inapplicable126462.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused80.4
Total2033100.0
316) How often do you disagree with your (husband/wife)? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (DISAGA80)
 TOTAL%
1) Never211.0
2) Rarely51925.5
3) Sometimes124461.2
4) Often20810.2
5) Very often412.0
Total2033100.0
317) IF WIFE HAD WORK CHANGE, ASK: Has the frequency with which you disagree changed since (you/she) (work change)? (DISAGB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes733.6
2) No68133.5
7) Inapplicable127162.5
9) Refused80.4
Total2033100.0
318) In what way? (DISAGC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Fewer now331.6
2) More now391.9
7) Inapplicable196096.4
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
319) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (DISAGD80)
 TOTAL%
0) 0142570.2
1) 132516.0
2) 21738.5
3) 3432.1
4) 4170.8
5) 5110.5
6) 6100.5
7) 710.0
8) 830.1
10) 1060.3
12) 1210.0
15) 1520.1
16) 1620.1
50) 5010.0
60) 6020.1
96) 9610.0
98) Don't know80.4
Missing2
Total2031100.0
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) Yes39719.5
2) No163380.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
321) How many times has it happened over the last three years? (DISAGF80)
 TOTAL%
0) 01517.4
1) 1994.9
2) 2723.5
3) 3241.2
4) 4170.8
5) 580.4
6) 660.3
7) 710.0
8) 810.0
10) 1020.1
12) 1210.0
15) 1510.0
20) 2020.1
50) 5010.0
72) 7210.0
97) Inapplicable163680.5
98) Don't know100.5
Total2033100.0
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) Excellent103350.8
2) Good77838.3
3) Fair1829.0
4) Poor381.9
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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323) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes663.2
2) No1517.4
7) Inapplicable181389.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Missing1
Total2032100.0
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) Yes1256.1
2) No190693.8
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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325) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes281.4
2) No954.7
7) Inapplicable190893.9
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
326) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HLTHE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes108353.3
2) No95046.7
Total2033100.0
327) Have you felt that way recently? (HLTHF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37618.5
2) No70434.6
7) Inapplicable95046.7
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
328) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (HLTHG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1668.2
2) No21010.3
7) Inapplicable165781.5
Total2033100.0
329) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1597.8
2) No21510.6
7) Inapplicable165781.5
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
330) In general, would you say your (husband's/wife's) health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HLTHI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent103651.0
2) Good80539.6
3) Fair1638.0
4) Poor291.4
Total2033100.0
331) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes562.8
2) No1336.5
7) Inapplicable184190.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes1346.6
2) No189693.3
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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333) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes402.0
2) No934.6
7) Inapplicable189993.4
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
334) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HLTHM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95146.8
2) No106952.6
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
335) Has (he/she) felt that way recently? (HLTHN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32816.1
2) No61630.3
7) Inapplicable108253.2
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
336) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (HLTHO80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1286.3
2) No2009.8
7) Inapplicable170583.9
Total2033100.0
337) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTHP80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1628.0
2) No1668.2
7) Inapplicable170583.9
Total2033100.0
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 happy101049.7
2) Pretty happy85041.8
3) Not too happy1718.4
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
339) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (SATISB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy123960.9
2) Pretty happy67133.0
3) Not too happy1195.9
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
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 happy83040.8
2) Pretty happy106652.4
3) Not too happy1346.6
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
341) With your sexual relationship? (SATISD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy114356.2
2) Pretty happy75637.2
3) Not too happy1135.6
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused150.7
Total2033100.0
342) If children in the household, ask: With the way your spouse gets along with your children? (SATISE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy94446.4
2) Pretty happy43821.5
3) Not too happy592.9
7) Inapplicable59029.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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 happy111754.9
2) Pretty happy48023.6
3) Not too happy582.9
4) Doesn't apply36718.1
8) Don't know90.4
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
344) With your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (SATISG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy109653.9
2) Pretty happy72535.7
3) Not too happy20610.1
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
345) With your spouse as someone to do things with? (SATISH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy138768.2
2) Pretty happy53026.1
3) Not too happy1145.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
346) With your spouse's faithfulness to you? (SATISI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy177187.1
2) Pretty happy22511.1
3) Not too happy291.4
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
347) With your financial situation? (SATISJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy79939.3
2) Pretty happy97047.7
3) Not too happy26012.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
348) With your home? (SATISK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy123460.7
2) Pretty happy66932.9
3) Not too happy1286.3
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Positive177087.1
2) Negative1396.8
3) No effect1105.4
8) Don't know130.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
350) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your financial situation? (MARRYB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Positive174585.8
2) Negative1638.0
3) No effect1015.0
8) Don't know221.1
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
351) Does your marriage have a positive or negative effect on the following areas of your life -- Your peace of mind? (MARRYC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Positive186291.6
2) Negative944.6
3) No effect572.8
8) Don't know190.9
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Positive137567.6
2) Negative311.5
3) No effect311.5
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know50.2
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Positive109453.8
2) Negative1497.3
3) No effect25812.7
7) Inapplicable51725.4
8) Don't know140.7
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes57828.4
2) No144371.0
8) Don't know120.6
Total2033100.0
355) If yes, who? (MARRYG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Self29714.6
2) Spouse27413.5
7) Inapplicable145571.6
8) Don't know70.3
Total2033100.0
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) No135266.5
2) Yes, spouse23811.7
3) Yes, self33616.5
4) Both1035.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
357) Has feelings that are easily hurt? (MARRYI80)
 TOTAL%
1) No110754.5
2) Yes, spouse28914.2
3) Yes, self50724.9
4) Both1216.0
8) Don't know90.4
Total2033100.0
358) Is jealous? (MARRYJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) No163180.2
2) Yes, spouse1909.3
3) Yes, self1306.4
4) Both803.9
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
359) Is domineering? (MARRYK80)
 TOTAL%
1) No162579.9
2) Yes, spouse1778.7
3) Yes, self1718.4
4) Both442.2
8) Don't know140.7
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
360) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (MARRYL80)
 TOTAL%
1) No154976.2
2) Yes, spouse1658.1
3) Yes, self24011.8
4) Both703.4
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
361) Is moody? (MARRYM80)
 TOTAL%
1) No130664.2
2) Yes, spouse21410.5
3) Yes, self36618.0
4) Both1447.1
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
362) Won't talk to the other? (MARRYN80)
 TOTAL%
1) No148473.0
2) Yes, spouse2029.9
3) Yes, self24011.8
4) Both1055.2
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
363) Has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (MARRYO80)
 TOTAL%
1) No191194.0
2) Yes, spouse502.5
3) Yes, self391.9
4) Both160.8
8) Don't know90.4
9) Refused80.4
Total2033100.0
364) Has irritating habits? (MARRYP80)
 TOTAL%
1) No165881.6
2) Yes, spouse1587.8
3) Yes, self854.2
4) Both1306.4
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
365) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (MARRYQ80)
 TOTAL%
1) No164380.8
2) Yes, spouse1839.0
3) Yes, self1829.0
4) Both231.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
366) Spends money foolishly? (MARRYR80)
 TOTAL%
1) No170383.8
2) Yes, spouse1487.3
3) Yes, self1125.5
4) Both683.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
367) Drinks or uses drugs? (MARRYS80)
 TOTAL%
1) No189693.3
2) Yes, spouse803.9
3) Yes, self412.0
4) Both140.7
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
368) Has been in trouble with the law? (MARRYT80)
 TOTAL%
1) No199698.2
2) Yes, spouse190.9
3) Yes, self160.8
4) Both20.1
Total2033100.0
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) No141069.4
2) Yes, spouse211.0
3) Yes, self70.3
4) Both30.1
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 else643.1
2) Same person175286.2
3) Not marry at all1607.9
8) Don't know542.7
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes79639.2
2) No122860.4
8) Don't know90.4
Total2033100.0
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 happy128563.2
2) Pretty happy68533.7
3) Not too happy592.9
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
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) Better149173.3
2) Same48123.7
3) Not as good381.9
8) Don't know231.1
Total2033100.0
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) Yes95847.1
2) No107352.8
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
375) How long ago did you first feel that way? (If less than 1, record 0) (MARTBB80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203355.6745.52
376) If married more than three years, ask: Have you thought this within the last three years? (MARTBC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40620.0
2) No34016.7
7) Inapplicable128263.1
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
377) Do you feel this way now? (MARTBD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes874.3
2) No32516.0
7) Inapplicable161779.5
8) Don't know40.2
Total2033100.0
378) Have you talked with your (husband/wife) about these problems? (MARTBE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38619.0
2) No301.5
7) Inapplicable161779.5
Total2033100.0
379) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (MARTBF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62330.6
2) No140769.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes30715.1
2) No1839.0
7) Inapplicable154275.8
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
381) Respondent talked to family regarding marital problems (MARTBH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Talked to25113.6
7) Inapplicable159386.4
Missing189
Total1844100.0
382) Respondent talked to friends regarding marital problems (MARTBI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Talked to21912.1
7) Inapplicable159387.9
Missing221
Total1812100.0
383) Respondent talked to clergy, doctor, or counselor regarding marital problems (MARTBJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Talked to1528.7
7) Inapplicable159391.3
Missing288
Total1745100.0
384) Respondent talked to others regarding marital problems (MARTBK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Talked to130.8
7) Inapplicable159399.2
Missing427
Total1606100.0
385) Have you talked with them recently? (MARTBL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1678.2
2) No27313.4
7) Inapplicable159378.4
Total2033100.0
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) Yes37718.5
2) No160979.1
8) Don't know452.2
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
387) If married more than 3 years, ask: Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (MARTA80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1889.2
2) No1015.0
7) Inapplicable173985.5
8) Don't know50.2
Total2033100.0
388) Has (he/she) done so recently? (MARTB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1045.1
2) No1487.3
7) Inapplicable176286.7
8) Don't know190.9
Total2033100.0
389) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (MARTBM80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes65032.0
2) No133565.7
8) Don't know472.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
390) If married more than 3 years, ask: Has (he/she) thought this way in the last three years? (MARTBN80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31015.2
2) No22110.9
7) Inapplicable149473.5
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
391) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (MARTBO80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes532.6
2) No23511.6
7) Inapplicable172384.8
8) Don't know221.1
Total2033100.0
392) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind (In the last three years)? (DIVORA80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41920.6
2) No161279.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
393) Are you thinking about it now? (DIVORB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes512.5
2) No36818.1
7) Inapplicable161479.4
Total2033100.0
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 idea150.7
2) Uncertain281.4
3) Not good idea70.3
7) Inapplicable198297.5
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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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) Yes31315.4
2) No167382.3
8) Don't know462.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
396) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (DIVORE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes221.1
2) No26913.2
7) Inapplicable172084.6
8) Don't know221.1
Total2033100.0
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 idea70.3
2) Uncertain110.5
3) Not good idea30.1
7) Inapplicable201198.9
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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398) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVORG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1999.8
2) No24312.0
7) Inapplicable158778.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
399) Has this been within the last three years? (DIVORH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1748.6
2) No251.2
7) Inapplicable183490.2
Total2033100.0
400) Recently? (DIVORI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes603.0
2) No1145.6
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
401) Did this happen more than once? (DIVORJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes954.7
2) No793.9
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
402) Who started the (most recent) conversation? (DIVORK80)
 TOTAL%
1) Self844.1
2) Spouse512.5
3) Both261.3
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know130.6
Total2033100.0
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 idea653.2
2) Not good idea251.2
3) Uncertain814.0
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
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 idea452.2
2) Not good idea442.2
3) Uncertain753.7
4) Said nothing70.3
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know30.1
Total2033100.0
405) Does (he/she) feel more strongly, less strongly, or the same as you do about it? (DIVORN80)
 TOTAL%
1) More strongly291.4
2) Less strongly623.0
3) About same713.5
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know120.6
Total2033100.0
406) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIVORO80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes643.1
2) No1095.4
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
407) What about child custody, did you discuss that? (DIVORP80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes582.9
2) No723.5
7) Inapplicable190293.6
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
408) What about dividing up the property? (DIVORQ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes713.5
2) No1035.1
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
409) Have you talked about the problems of living apart? (DIVORR80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes854.2
2) No894.4
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
410) Have you talked about filing? (DIVORS80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes532.6
2) No1216.0
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
411) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation? (DIVORT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes391.9
2) No1336.5
7) Inapplicable185991.4
8) Don't know20.1
Total2033100.0
412) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition? (DIVORU80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes201.0
2) No1547.6
7) Inapplicable185991.4
Total2033100.0
413) What happened to the petition? (DIVORV80)
 TOTAL%
1) Withdrawn120.6
2) Pending70.3
7) Inapplicable201399.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
414) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with members of your family? (DIVORW80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1246.1
2) No31815.6
7) Inapplicable158778.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
415) Do they generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVORX80)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve301.5
2) Disapprove522.6
3) Mixed feelings341.7
7) Inapplicable190993.9
8) Don't know80.4
Total2033100.0
416) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with a close friend? (DIVORY80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1658.1
2) No27713.6
7) Inapplicable158778.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
417) Does your friend generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVORZ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve512.5
2) Disapprove562.8
3) Mixed feelings482.4
7) Inapplicable186891.9
8) Don't know100.5
Total2033100.0
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) Yes23411.5
2) No179788.4
8) Don't Know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
419) Has this happened within the last three years? (SEPARB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1276.2
2) No1075.3
7) Inapplicable179988.5
Total2033100.0
420) How many times? (SEPARC80)
 TOTAL%
1) 1934.6
2) 2261.3
3) 330.1
4) 430.1
5) 510.0
6) 610.0
97) Inapplicable190693.8
Total2033100.0
421) Who left the last time? (SEPARD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Self753.7
2) Spouse512.5
3) Both left10.0
7) Inapplicable190693.8
Total2033100.0
422) How long were you separated? (SEPARE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours130.6
2) Overnight201.0
3) 2 or more days422.1
4) Month or more502.5
5) Haven't rejoined20.1
7) Inapplicable190693.8
Total2033100.0
423) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (STNGA80)
 TOTAL%
1) Better141869.7
2) Same55727.4
3) Worse482.4
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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) Better151774.6
2) Same45022.1
3) Worse271.3
8) Don't know391.9
Total2033100.0
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 strong104651.5
2) Very strong66232.6
3) Pretty strong27213.4
4) Not too strong351.7
5) Not strong at all120.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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 strong105351.8
2) Very strong65732.3
3) Pretty strong24812.2
4) Not too strong301.5
5) Not strong at all90.4
8) Don't know341.7
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
427) Have your natural parents divorced or permanently separated? (PARDIV80)
 TOTAL%
1) No170083.6
2) Divorced28714.1
3) Separated permanent412.0
8) Don't know50.2
Total2033100.0
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 happy74636.7
2) Pretty happy71835.3
3) Not too happy1839.0
7) Inapplicable33316.4
8) Don't know532.6
Total2033100.0
429) Have your (husband's/wife's) parents divorced or permanently separated? (SPRMAR80)
 TOTAL%
1) No171684.4
2) Divorced25712.6
3) Separated permanent432.1
8) Don't know170.8
Total2033100.0
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) Yes81840.2
2) No121359.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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) Yes111955.0
2) No91044.8
8) Don't know30.1
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 could100749.5
2) Probably could64331.6
3) Probably couldn't35917.7
8) Don't know211.0
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
433) What about your spouse? (BRKUPB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could123860.9
2) Probably could55627.3
3) Probably couldn't21110.4
8) Don't know251.2
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
434) Do you feel you could handle the children on your own? (BRKUPC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could79138.9
2) Probably could45422.3
3) Probably couldn't1849.1
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know90.4
9) Refused50.2
Total2033100.0
435) What about your spouse? (BRKUPD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could66332.6
2) Probably could49824.5
3) Probably couldn't26012.8
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know190.9
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
436) Do you feel you could handle living apart from your children? (BRKUPE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could874.3
2) Probably could26813.2
3) Probably couldn't105451.8
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know321.6
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
437) What about your spouse? (BRKUPF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could803.9
2) Probably could32716.1
3) Probably couldn't98048.2
7) Inapplicable59029.0
8) Don't know532.6
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
438) Emotionally, do you think you could handle living apart from your (husband/wife)? (BRKUPG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could32516.0
2) Probably could80239.4
3) Probably couldn't84241.4
8) Don't know623.0
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
439) What about your spouse - could (he/she) handle living apart from you? (BRKUPH80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could24812.2
2) Probably could88543.5
3) Probably couldn't77938.3
8) Don't know1195.9
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
440) If you needed it, do you think you could rely on your relatives for help? (BRKUPI80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could118458.2
2) Probably could46322.8
3) Probably couldn't36117.8
8) Don't know201.0
9) Refused50.2
Total2033100.0
441) What about your spouse - could (he/she) rely on (his/her) relatives for help? (BRKUPJ80)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely could111154.6
2) Probably could53126.1
3) Probably couldn't36217.8
8) Don't know271.3
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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 difficult43821.5
2) Somewhat difficult50024.6
3) Not too difficult56527.8
4) Not difficult at all30915.2
5) Would not look432.1
8) Don't know1678.2
9) Refused110.5
Total2033100.0
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) More56527.8
2) Same132865.3
3) Less1025.0
8) Don't know311.5
9) Refused70.3
Total2033100.0
444) How about intelligence, do you think (he/she) is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (RINTEL80)
 TOTAL%
1) More59729.4
2) Same122560.3
3) Less1969.6
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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 agree67433.2
2) Agree98148.3
3) Disagree32415.9
4) Strongly disagree281.4
8) Don't know241.2
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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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 agree361.8
2) Agree23511.6
3) Disagree96047.2
4) Strongly disagree78738.7
8) Don't know130.6
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
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447) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (DIVOKB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26813.2
2) Agree116057.1
3) Disagree42020.7
4) Strongly disagree623.0
8) Don't know1175.8
9) Refused60.3
Total2033100.0
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 agree20810.2
2) Agree91945.2
3) Disagree63831.4
4) Strongly disagree502.5
8) Don't know20610.1
9) Refused120.6
Total2033100.0
449) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (DIVOKD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree733.6
2) Agree39919.6
3) Disagree123860.9
4) Strongly disagree25312.4
8) Don't know653.2
9) Refused50.2
Total2033100.0
450) In marriages where parents fight a lot, children are better off if the parents divorce or separate. (DIVOKE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1879.2
2) Agree117157.6
3) Disagree45222.2
4) Strongly disagree341.7
8) Don't know1829.0
9) Refused70.3
Total2033100.0
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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 view131064.4
2) More circumstances25612.6
3) Fewer circumstances35317.4
8) Don't know1125.5
9) Refused20.1
Total2033100.0
452) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INCA80)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more142069.8
2) Less than $20,00057228.1
8) Don't know180.9
9) Refused231.1
Total2033100.0
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 $5,000150.7
2) $5,000-$9,999723.5
3) $10,000-$14,9991949.5
4) $15,000-$19,99927313.4
7) Inapplicable146171.9
8) Don't know100.5
9) Refused80.4
Total2033100.0
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-$24,99940820.1
2) $25,000-$29,99935217.3
3) $30,000-$39,99933016.2
4) $40,000-$49,9991487.3
5) $50,000-$59,999462.3
6) $60,000 or more904.4
7) Inapplicable61330.2
8) Don't know120.6
9) Refused341.7
Total2033100.0
455) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (INCD80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203267.71144.71
456) What percent of this total family income does your (husband/wife) contribute? (INCE80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203172.69139.36
457) Have you ever received income from any public assistance program - for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare? (INCF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20310.0
2) No182489.7
9) Refused60.3
Total2033100.0
458) Does any member of your household receive Social Security benefits? (INCG80)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes743.6
2) No195396.1
9) Refused60.3
Total2033100.0
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 better125061.5
2) Getting worse26913.2
3) Stayed same50424.8
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
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 better36317.9
2) Getting worse974.8
3) Stayed same28313.9
7) Inapplicable126462.2
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused190.9
Total2033100.0
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) Yes77838.3
2) No124561.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused90.4
Total2033100.0
462) What is their approximate value? (INCK80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total776339,316.45432,770.96
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 freely197797.2
2) Concerned482.4
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
464) Post-interview rating: Rate respondent's ability to understand the questions. (PINTB80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very high63431.2
2) Above average74436.6
3) Average58028.5
4) Below average743.6
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
465) Post-interview rating: Overall, how great was respondent's interest in the interview? (PINTC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very high56227.6
2) Above average72835.8
3) Average68133.5
4) Below average623.0
Total2033100.0
466) Post-interview rating: How suspicious did respondent seem to be about the study before the interview? (PINTD80)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all176286.7
2) Somewhat23711.7
3) Very suspicious331.6
8) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
467) Post-interview rating: How would you assess the reliability of the data obtained? (PINTE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent93145.8
2) Good91445.0
3) Fair1698.3
4) Poor170.8
5) Worthless20.1
Total2033100.0
468) Post-interview rating: How would you assess the degree of cooperation given by respondent? (PINTF80)
 TOTAL%
1) Very cooperative120559.3
2) Cooperative66932.9
3) Neutral1306.4
4) Reluctant281.4
5) Hostile10.0
Total2033100.0
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 hearing181189.1
2) Poor connection924.5
3) R talking softly1296.3
4) Children noise10.0
Total2033100.0
470) Post-interview rating: Did you have trouble understanding the respondent because of a language problem? (PINTH80)
 TOTAL%
1) No197297.0
2) Somewhat582.9
3) Great difficulty30.1
Total2033100.0
471) Number in household (NOHHLD80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20333.661.34
472) Household type (HHTYPE80)
 TOTAL%
1) Husband-wife only47723.5
2) Husband-wife, dependent children148673.1
3) Husband-wife, dependent children, other relatives492.4
4) Husband-wife, dependent children, other relatives, non-relatives10.0
5) Husband-wife, dependent children, non-relatives60.3
8) Parent, own child10.0
13) Husband-wife, other relatives120.6
14) Husband-wife, non-relatives10.0
Total2033100.0
473) Standard metropolitan statistical area (METST80)
 TOTAL%
0) No75537.1
1) Yes127262.6
8) Don't know60.3
Total2033100.0
474) Respondent's ‘other' religion (RRELIG80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203391.9120.67
475) Respondent's ‘other' denomination (RDENOT80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203384.8629.03
476) Spouse's ‘other' religion (SRELOT80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203386.0229.88
477) Housing type-other (HHTOT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Dorm where couple is head resident10.0
2) Military housing20.1
3) 3-family house10.0
4) Four-plex10.0
5) Family owns house but they rent out part of it10.0
6) Tri-plex30.1
9) Inapplicable202499.6
Total2033100.0
478) Housing arrangement-other (HHANG80)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable199998.3
1) Living in parent's house rent-free30.1
2) House comes with job90.4
3) Head residents of dorm10.0
4) Live on husband's father's farm rent-free20.1
5) Option to buy10.0
6) Living with relatives50.2
7) Military housing90.4
8) None10.0
9) In-laws letting us live in it30.1
Total2033100.0
479) Other race (OTHRCE80)
 TOTAL%
1) East Indian (India)80.4
2) Egyptian10.0
3) Oriental/Chinese100.5
4) American Indian80.4
5) Asian40.2
6) Filipino40.2
7) Half Indian-Half Black10.0
8) Asian Indian10.0
9) Inapplicable199698.2
Total2033100.0
480) Respondent's father occupation type (RFOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers21210.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors43021.2
3) Clerical and kindred workers693.4
4) Sales workers964.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen37718.5
6) Operatives24312.0
7) Non-farm laborers20410.0
8) Private household workers10.0
9) Service workers572.8
10) Farm laborers and foremen160.8
11) Military402.0
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)1025.0
13) Farmer-rancher, large211.0
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.874.3
98) Don't know442.2
99) Refused341.7
Total2033100.0
481) Respondent's father occupational status (RFOST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total195541.5023.46
482) Spouse's father occupation type (SFOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers1768.7
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors46622.9
3) Clerical and kindred workers492.4
4) Sales workers854.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen30515.0
6) Operatives23411.5
7) Non-farm laborers22110.9
8) Private household workers10.0
9) Service workers532.6
10) Farm laborers and foremen190.9
11) Military502.5
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)824.0
13) Farmer-rancher, large110.5
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.1025.0
98) Don't know1386.8
99) Refused412.0
Total2033100.0
483) Spouse's father occupational status (SFOST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total185341.0823.28
484) Respondent's mother occupational type (RMOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers1326.5
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors552.7
3) Clerical and kindred workers21710.7
4) Sales workers924.5
5) Craftsmen and foremen241.2
6) Operatives954.7
7) Non-farm laborers1276.2
8) Private household workers603.0
9) Service workers1808.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen221.1
11) Military10.0
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)30.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.20.1
97) Inapplicable101149.7
98) Don't know120.6
Total2033100.0
485) Respondent's mother occupational status (RMOST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total100933.4521.54
486) Spouse's mother occupational type (SMOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers1165.7
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors723.5
3) Clerical and kindred workers21310.5
4) Sales workers964.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen201.0
6) Operatives723.5
7) Non-farm laborers1155.7
8) Private household workers452.2
9) Service workers1406.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen60.3
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)30.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.20.1
97) Inapplicable111254.7
98) Don't know211.0
Total2033100.0
487) Spouse's mother occupational status (SMOST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total90035.2721.24
488) Husband's other activity (HOACT80)
 TOTAL%
1) Disabled150.7
2) Laid-off10.0
3) In military detention10.0
7) Inapplicable201699.2
Total2033100.0
489) Husband's occupational type (HOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers38919.1
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors46923.1
3) Clerical and kindred workers663.2
4) Sales workers964.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen39719.5
6) Operatives28514.0
7) Non-farm laborers1155.7
8) Private household workers30.1
9) Service workers643.1
10) Farm laborers and foremen50.2
11) Military552.7
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)130.6
13) Farmer-rancher, large130.6
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.211.0
97) Inapplicable391.9
99) Refused30.1
Total2033100.0
490) Husband's occupational status (HOCCST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total199147.4124.39
491) Wife's occupational type (WOCC80)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers36818.1
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors1497.3
3) Clerical and kindred workers64831.9
4) Sales workers1316.4
5) Craftsmen and foremen361.8
6) Operatives894.4
7) Non-farm laborers793.9
8) Private household workers110.5
9) Service workers25912.7
10) Farm laborers and foremen60.3
11) Military30.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.10.0
97) Inapplicable25212.4
99) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
492) Wife's occupational status (WOCCST80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total178044.8220.17
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033620.52479.35
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033854.67346.99
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 - share40.2
4) Provides wife sense of satisfaction/accomplishment/happiness/fulfillment/less tension/security/extras40.2
5) More income - better lifestyle/less tension/security/extras50.2
6) Provides woman with interests outside the home/new ideas40.2
9) Made marriage/family more happy, stable (closer)10.0
12) Increases family respect and appreciation20.1
14) Woman is participating in finances - burden not all on man10.0
20) Wife would be bored/lonely/grouchy if she had to stay home30.1
23) Increased understanding/concern/respect/closeness between couple30.1
29) Time apart makes time together better/fewer fights10.0
31) She is learning in job/career experience/sharper20.1
35) Wife has her own money10.0
41) Wife takes better care of herself (appearance)10.0
49) Makes her better all-around person20.1
997) Inapplicable123560.7
999) Refused76437.6
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203391.3821.03
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)10.0
2) To send kids/spouse to college/school10.0
8) Found a job she really liked/opportunity came20.1
15) Change of pace - get out - broaden life10.0
17) Social reasons - likes people10.0
18) Time on her hands/restless/bored20.1
19) A chance for on-the-job training10.0
28) To keep skills and abilities sharp10.0
47) Husband travelling10.0
97) Inapplicable189593.2
99) Refused1276.2
Total2033100.0
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-time70.3
2) Kids able to manage on their own now20.1
3) Had to take over duties of woman who quit20.1
4) Job in management/advancement20.1
5) Got through college30.1
6) No benefits for part-time40.2
7) Got tired of previous job10.0
9) Switched from two part-time jobs to one full-time job10.0
10) Started part-time intending to work up to full-time20.1
11) The job developed into a full-time job130.6
12) Children in school/college20.1
13) Found good daycare for child10.0
14) Moved to another state20.1
15) To take mind off worries10.0
17) To help kids10.0
18) Got an advancement10.0
19) Return to U.S. from overseas assignment - USN10.0
20) She worked as political analyst during campaigning10.0
21) Became self-employed20.1
22) Good job was offered10.0
23) All kids gone10.0
24) Working two part-time jobs10.0
97) Inapplicable198097.4
99) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 now10.0
8) Poor salary of previous job20.1
11) The job developed into a full-time job10.0
12) Children in school/college10.0
16) Needed money for trip10.0
97) Inapplicable198097.4
99) Refused472.3
Total2033100.0
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/school60.3
3) Guilt feelings because of children10.0
4) Wanted more time at home10.0
6) Moved30.1
7) Left her family's business (too many hours)10.0
8) Couldn't keep up work at home10.0
9) Husband's business picked up again - husband went back to work20.1
10) No need to work full-time10.0
11) Needed some free time30.1
13) Got lazy10.0
14) No full-time available20.1
15) Nothing in her field10.0
16) She started to work full-time at a second job10.0
17) Wage dissatisfaction10.0
18) Full-time work was confining10.0
19) Wanted to do more things for myself10.0
20) Easier job10.0
21) A temporary job10.0
22) Job was causing stress10.0
97) Inapplicable200298.5
99) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
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 sports10.0
12) Wanted to do volunteer work10.0
97) Inapplicable200298.5
99) Refused291.4
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203390.3422.99
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 job10.0
6) School40.2
14) Job wasn't worth effort put into it10.0
27) Irregular hours/week-ends10.0
38) Pay wasn't that good10.0
97) Inapplicable161979.6
99) Refused40620.0
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203393.1717.98
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/older20.1
2) Enjoyed working/job10.0
9) Further develop skills/career10.0
13) Don't enjoy housework/staying home10.0
20) She feels worthless/to feel more useful10.0
22) Children benefit from it10.0
23) Keep busy/time on her hands/lonely20.1
97) Inapplicable194395.6
99) Refused814.0
Total2033100.0
506) Wife other training, experience (WOTHER80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203395.2812.08
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203391.8520.60
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 job10.0
3) Husband feels wife enjoys/prefers staying home10.0
4) Income not needed - man makes enough20.1
5) Health problems of wife10.0
97) Inapplicable190993.9
99) Refused1195.9
Total2033100.0
509) Wife in school? (WFSCHL80)
 TOTAL%
0) Not in school198997.9
1) In school432.1
Missing1
Total2032100.0
510) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRA80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203378.4833.39
511) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRB80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203393.8315.83
512) Why have you thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PROBE: Is there anything else?) (MARTRC80)
 TOTAL%
2) Lack of or poor communication10.0
14) Spouse is jealous10.0
21) In-law trouble20.1
23) Alcohol problem20.1
24) Having a child caused problems (no sleep - baby sick a lot) wife moody10.0
27) Spouse gambling10.0
31) Lot of different things - nothing specific10.0
34) Spouse staying out late at night10.0
35) Spouse unhappy in job10.0
36) Lack of understanding, respect and concern for the other10.0
39) Honeymoon over and reality began10.0
42) Spouse away from home too much10.0
43) Spouse is domineering10.0
62) Both immature10.0
63) Physical abuse/threatened10.0
74) Problems over spouse's friends (going out with)20.1
76) Stress of spouse's job; when spouse changed jobs10.0
86) Spouse's lack of belief in God - religious problems10.0
88) Man jealous cause wife makes more money10.0
97) Inapplicable146972.3
99) Refused54226.7
Total2033100.0
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 them231.1
2) Cares for spouse10.0
4) Financially difficult - financial security100.5
6) Hard emotionally/socially10.0
9) Losing all that money to lawyers10.0
11) Would be chaos for everyone involved20.1
12) None - don't see any drawbacks50.2
14) Spouse won't pay alimony10.0
16) Not sure10.0
17) Husband would swipe the kids10.0
18) Inability to resolve the changes that have occurred in the marriage10.0
19) Spouse's ill health10.0
20) Don't want to hurt him10.0
22) Hard to raise kids10.0
97) Inapplicable198297.5
98) Don't know10.0
Total2033100.0
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 them40.2
2) Cares for spouse10.0
3) Wife doesn't have a job10.0
4) Financially difficult - financial security60.3
6) Hard emotionally/socially30.1
7) Hates to lose spouse and children10.0
10) Needs spouse's help to get around10.0
13) Spouse will want to come back10.0
15) Children without real father10.0
21) Make it difficult to get back together10.0
97) Inapplicable198297.5
99) Refused311.5
Total2033100.0
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 security20.1
5) Against religion10.0
14) Spouse won't pay alimony10.0
15) Children without real father10.0
97) Inapplicable198297.5
99) Refused462.3
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033399.37471.29
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033710.11442.15
518) Number of children under 18 (CHILD80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331.401.22
519) Amount of disagreement with spouse (DSGRM80)
 TOTAL%
0) Little201.0
1) 137018.3
2) 210.0
3) 364632.0
4) 420910.3
5) 532716.2
6) 62019.9
7) 7793.9
8) 8562.8
9) 9723.6
10) 10311.5
12) A lot90.4
Missing12
Total2021100.0
520) Amount of household chores done by respondent (DIVLAC80)
 TOTAL%
0) Respondent does half or less107052.7
1) Respondent does most or all96247.3
Missing1
Total2032100.0
521) Amount of child care done by respondent (DIVLAK80)
 TOTAL%
0) Respondent does half or less84758.7
1) Respondent does most or all59541.3
Missing591
Total1442100.0
522) Social desirability response tendency (SDRT80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19872.411.03
523) Number of years married to current spouse (YRSMAR80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total202812.579.19
524) Marital instability 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (LOGRMI80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20260.320.37
525) Index of marital instability (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MI80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20255.9210.14
526) Marital problems in 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPRB80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19782.692.58
527) Marital happiness 1980 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHP180)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total197228.504.01
528) Spousal interaction scale (See ARDA summary page for codes) (NTRACT80)
 TOTAL%
5) Low30.1
6) 630.1
7) 770.3
8) 8100.5
9) 9231.1
10) 10542.7
11) 11623.0
12) 121326.5
13) 131246.1
14) 1422811.2
15) 151929.4
16) 1630915.2
17) 1722711.2
18) 1830615.1
19) 191346.6
20) High21910.8
Total2033100.0
529) Sex role scale 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SXROL80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203316.663.71
530) Scale of male dominance in decision making (HSBDOM80)
 TOTAL%
0) Refused211.0
2) High1628.0
3) 358028.5
4) 458929.0
5) 560729.9
6) 6391.9
7) Low351.7
Total2033100.0
531) Working wife's job commitment (See ARDA summary page for codes) (JBCOM80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203346.7943.70
532) Dollar value of all family income (FAMINC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total199227,469.8813,232.28
533) Dollar value of house and other assets (ASSETS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total201261,568.08123,080.12
534) Financial satisfaction scale (FINSAT80)
 TOTAL%
2) 21045.1
3) 31829.0
4) 440219.8
5) 575737.2
6) 657428.2
9) Refused140.7
Total2033100.0
535) Wife's percent contribution to family income (WFCNTR80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total198820.7822.49
536) Dollar value of wife's income (WFINC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19575,611.506,651.07
537) Traditionality of housework division (TRADDL80)
 TOTAL%
1) Husband does all60.3
2) Husband does most371.8
3) Husband does half44421.8
4) Husband does less than half113355.7
5) Husband does none41220.3
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
538) Nonworking wife's work potential (WORKPO80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203359.7047.06
539) Identification number of respondent-1983 (SEQNUM83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20331,325.091,082.51
540) Interviewer number-1983 (INTERV83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2032346.19361.81
541) Time interview began-1983 (BEGAN83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20333,499.703,585.11
542) Time interview ended-1983 (ENDED83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20333,550.003,557.76
543) Interview length in minutes-1983 (LENGTH83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2033262.77404.41
544) Month interview held-1983 (MONTH83)
 TOTAL%
1) 1221.1
3) 360.3
10) 10114756.4
11) 1135717.6
12) 12613.0
99) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
545) Date interview held-1983 (DATE83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203332.7035.61
546) Day of week interview held-1983 (DAY83)
 TOTAL%
1) Monday32716.1
2) Tuesday25012.3
3) Wednesday24712.1
4) Thursday24111.9
5) Friday23411.5
6) Saturday1708.4
7) Sunday1246.1
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
547) Resolution of interview attempt-1983 (RESOL83)
 TOTAL%
1) Completed157877.6
2) Partial150.7
3) Respondent refusal1336.5
4) Respondent deceased130.6
5) Respondent unlocatable26413.0
6) Respondent not at home221.1
7) Respondent too sick10.0
8) Other70.3
Total2033100.0
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) Male63531.2
2) Female95847.1
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total159138.789.15
550) Respondent---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARITR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Married150874.2
3) Divorced472.3
4) Widowed90.4
5) Separated291.4
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
551) Respondent---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUCR83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total159313.722.66
552) Spouse---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEXS83)
 TOTAL%
1) Male90744.6
2) Female60129.6
7) Inapplicable854.2
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
553) Spouse---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGES83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total150639.439.25
554) Spouse---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARITS83)
 TOTAL%
1) Married150874.2
7) Inapplicable854.2
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
555) Spouse---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUCS83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total150413.752.79
556) Third person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL383)
 TOTAL%
1) Child125561.7
2) Relative190.9
3) Other90.4
7) Inapplicable31015.2
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
557) Third person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX383)
 TOTAL%
1) Male63931.4
2) Female64431.7
7) Inapplicable31015.2
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
558) Third person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE383)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203344.4241.72
559) Third person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT383)
 TOTAL%
1) Married140.7
2) Never married124161.0
3) Divorced160.8
4) Widowed60.3
5) Separated50.2
7) Inapplicable31015.2
9) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
560) Third person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC383)
 TOTAL%
0) 029914.7
1) 1603.0
2) 2562.8
3) 3472.3
4) 4412.0
5) 5723.5
6) 6572.8
7) 7703.4
8) 8683.3
9) 9763.7
10) 10592.9
11) 11874.3
12) 121497.3
13) 13402.0
14) 14502.5
15) 15110.5
16) 16291.4
17) 1750.2
18) 1830.1
19) 1910.0
20) 2010.0
97) Inapplicable31015.2
98) Don't know20.1
99) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
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 child115556.8
2) Respondent's child only643.1
3) Spouse's child only341.7
4) Other's child20.1
7) Inapplicable33816.6
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
562) Fourth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL483)
 TOTAL%
1) Child84841.7
2) Relative231.1
3) Other110.5
7) Inapplicable71135.0
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
563) Fourth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX483)
 TOTAL%
1) Male43321.3
2) Female44822.0
7) Inapplicable71135.0
9) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
564) Fourth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE483)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203359.9243.73
565) Fourth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT483)
 TOTAL%
1) Married100.5
2) Never married85942.3
3) Divorced50.2
4) Widowed60.3
5) Separated10.0
7) Inapplicable71135.0
9) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
566) Fourth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC483)
 TOTAL%
0) 032115.8
1) 1432.1
2) 2422.1
3) 3412.0
4) 4432.1
5) 5432.1
6) 6402.0
7) 7512.5
8) 8442.2
9) 9472.3
10) 10331.6
11) 11331.6
12) 12562.8
13) 13140.7
14) 14201.0
15) 1530.1
16) 1650.2
97) Inapplicable71135.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
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 child79439.1
2) Respondent's child only311.5
3) Spouse's child only221.1
4) Other's child10.0
7) Inapplicable74536.6
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
568) Fifth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL583)
 TOTAL%
1) Child32115.8
2) Relative231.1
3) Other50.2
7) Inapplicable124461.2
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
569) Fifth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX583)
 TOTAL%
1) Male1688.3
2) Female1808.9
7) Inapplicable124461.2
9) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
570) Fifth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE583)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203382.5033.32
571) Fifth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT583)
 TOTAL%
1) Married100.5
2) Never married33316.4
3) Divorced20.1
4) Widowed30.1
7) Inapplicable124461.2
9) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
572) Fifth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC583)
 TOTAL%
0) 01527.5
1) 1160.8
2) 2221.1
3) 3110.5
4) 4180.9
5) 5160.8
6) 6160.8
7) 7140.7
8) 8201.0
9) 9120.6
10) 1070.3
11) 11100.5
12) 12211.0
13) 1350.2
14) 1410.0
16) 1620.1
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.0
97) Inapplicable124461.2
98) Don't know40.2
99) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
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 child29414.5
2) Respondent's child only140.7
3) Spouse's child only100.5
4) Other's child20.1
7) Inapplicable127362.6
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
574) Marital information on non-interviews--1983 (NONINT83)
 TOTAL%
0) Complete or Partial159278.3
1) Non-No Marital Info29114.3
2) Non-Marital Info1507.4
Total2033100.0
575) Sixth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL683)
 TOTAL%
1) Child905.2
2) Relative140.8
3) Other50.3
7) Inapplicable148485.1
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
576) Sixth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX683)
 TOTAL%
1) Male603.4
2) Female492.8
7) Inapplicable148485.1
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
577) Sixth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE683)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total174391.8920.94
578) Sixth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT683)
 TOTAL%
1) Married50.3
2) Never married985.6
3) Divorced20.1
4) Widowed40.2
7) Inapplicable148485.1
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
579) Sixth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC683)
 TOTAL%
0) 0492.8
1) 130.2
2) 220.1
3) 380.5
4) 470.4
5) 560.3
6) 660.3
7) 740.2
8) 820.1
9) 950.3
10) 1040.2
11) 1140.2
12) 1240.2
14) 1410.1
16) 1610.1
18) 1810.1
97) Inapplicable148485.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 child844.8
2) Respondent's child only20.1
3) Spouse's child only40.2
7) Inapplicable150386.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
581) Seventh person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL783)
 TOTAL%
1) Child271.5
2) Relative90.5
3) Other20.1
7) Inapplicable155589.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
582) Seventh person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX783)
 TOTAL%
1) Male191.1
2) Female191.1
7) Inapplicable155589.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
583) Seventh person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE783)
 TOTAL%
0) 040.2
1) 120.1
3) 350.3
4) 410.1
6) 640.2
7) 710.1
8) 820.1
10) 1010.1
11) 1130.2
13) 1330.2
14) 1420.1
17) 1710.1
18) 1810.1
20) 2010.1
21) 2110.1
23) 2310.1
29) 2910.1
45) 4510.1
60) 6010.1
70) 7010.1
78) 7810.1
97) Inapplicable155589.2
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
584) Seventh person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT783)
 TOTAL%
1) Married50.3
2) Never married311.8
3) Divorced20.1
7) Inapplicable155589.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
585) Seventh person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC783)
 TOTAL%
0) 0160.9
1) 130.2
2) 220.1
4) 420.1
5) 510.1
7) 710.1
8) 840.2
10) 1010.1
11) 1120.1
12) 1240.2
16) 1610.1
97) Inapplicable155589.2
98) Don't know10.1
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 child251.4
2) Respondent's child only20.1
7) Inapplicable156689.8
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
587) Eighth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL883)
 TOTAL%
1) Child70.4
2) Relative40.2
3) Other10.1
7) Inapplicable158190.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
588) Eighth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX883)
 TOTAL%
1) Male50.3
2) Female70.4
7) Inapplicable158190.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
589) Eighth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE883)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
1) 110.1
4) 410.1
5) 510.1
6) 620.1
7) 710.1
10) 1010.1
17) 1710.1
33) 3310.1
39) 3910.1
65) 6510.1
97) Inapplicable158190.7
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
590) Eighth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT883)
 TOTAL%
1) Married10.1
2) Never married90.5
3) Divorced20.1
7) Inapplicable158190.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
591) Eighth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC883)
 TOTAL%
0) 080.5
4) 410.1
10) 1010.1
97) Inapplicable158190.7
98) Don't know20.1
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 child60.3
3) Spouse's child only10.1
7) Inapplicable158691.0
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
593) Ninth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL983)
 TOTAL%
1) Child20.1
2) Relative10.1
7) Inapplicable159091.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
594) Ninth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX983)
 TOTAL%
1) Male10.1
2) Female20.1
7) Inapplicable159091.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
595) Ninth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE983)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
4) 410.1
15) 1510.1
97) Inapplicable159091.2
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
596) Ninth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARIT983)
 TOTAL%
2) Never married30.2
7) Inapplicable159091.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
597) Ninth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC983)
 TOTAL%
0) 020.1
97) Inapplicable159091.2
98) Don't know10.1
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 child10.1
2) Respondent's child only10.1
7) Inapplicable159191.3
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
599) Tenth person---How is this person related to the respondent?--1983 (REL1083)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable159391.4
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
600) Tenth person---Is this a male or female?--1983 (SEX1083)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable159391.4
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
601) Tenth person---How old was this person on his/her last birthday?--1983 (AGE1083)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable159391.4
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
602) Tenth person---Is this person married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated?--1983 (MARI1083)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable159391.4
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
603) Tenth person---How many years of schooling has this person completed?--1983 (EDUC1083)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable159391.4
99) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) Inapplicable159391.4
9) Refused1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
605) Have you divorced or been widowed since we interviewed you in the fall of 1980? (DIV8083)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, divorced854.2
2) Yes, widowed110.5
3) No164681.0
9) Missing29114.3
Total2033100.0
606) Are you currently separated from your (husband/wife)? (CURSEP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes371.8
2) No160979.1
7) Inapplicable964.7
9) Missing29114.3
Total2033100.0
607) Interviewer: Check cover sheet. Compare table with one completed in 1980. Have there been changes? (CHAG8083)
 TOTAL%
1) No changes88350.7
2) Changes71040.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 change65137.3
1) Change593.4
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
609) Changes since 1980--Spouse left, separated (CHAB83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change68139.1
1) Change291.7
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
610) Changes since 1980--Spouse died (CHAC83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change70040.2
1) Change100.6
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
611) Changes since 1980--Respondent remarried (CHAD83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change69740.0
1) Change130.7
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
612) Changes since 1980--Respondent living with someone (CHAE83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change70240.3
1) Change80.5
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
613) Changes since 1980---Child born (CHAF83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change41523.8
1) 125214.5
2) 2422.4
3) 310.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
614) Changes since 1980--Stepchild added (CHAG83)
 TOTAL%
0) No change70040.2
1) 170.4
2) 220.1
5) 510.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
615) Changes since 1980---Foster child added (CHAH83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes70940.7
2) 210.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
616) Changes since 1980---Child left to live with other parent (CHAI83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes67438.7
1) 1201.1
2) 2110.6
3) 350.3
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
617) Changes since 1980---Child moved out (CHAJ83)
 TOTAL%
0) 044625.6
1) 119411.1
2) 2553.2
3) 3140.8
4) 410.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
618) Changes since 1980---Child moved back (CHAK83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes65837.8
1) 1442.5
2) 270.4
3) 310.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
619) Changes since 1980---Other relatives moved in (CHAL83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes66538.2
1) 1342.0
2) 270.4
3) 330.2
5) 510.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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 changes68839.5
1) 1150.9
2) 260.3
6) 610.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
621) Changes since 1980---Friends moved in (CHAN83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes69539.9
1) 1130.7
2) 220.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
622) Changes since 1980---Friends moved out (CHAO83)
 TOTAL%
0) No changes69039.6
1) 130.2
2) 210.1
5) 5150.9
6) 610.1
7) Inapplicable88350.7
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
623) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1980? (MOVED83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40423.2
2) No118968.2
9) Missing1508.6
Missing290
Total1743100.0
624) How many times? (NMOVE83)
 TOTAL%
1) 128616.4
2) 2784.5
3) 3301.7
4) 4100.6
97) Inapplicable133976.8
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) City32418.6
2) Farm140.8
3) Open Country663.8
7) Inapplicable133976.8
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) City955.5
2) Farm50.3
3) Open Country171.0
7) Inapplicable162593.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) City362.1
2) Farm10.1
3) Open Country20.1
7) Inapplicable170397.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
628) Was this a move to another community?--Current home (CURCOM83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23813.7
2) No1669.5
7) Inapplicable133976.8
Missing290
Total1743100.0
629) Was this a move to another community?--Second/Previous home (SECCOM83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes724.1
2) No452.6
7) Inapplicable162593.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
630) Was this a move to another community?--Third/Previous home to second (THDCOM83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes241.4
2) No150.9
7) Inapplicable170397.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
631) What type of housing is/was it?--Current home (CURTYP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family27916.0
2) Duplex241.4
3) Townhouse140.8
4) Apartment533.0
5) Mobile home281.6
6) Other60.3
7) Inapplicable133976.8
Missing290
Total1743100.0
632) What type of housing is/was it?--Second/Previous home (SECTYP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family543.1
2) Duplex80.5
3) Townhouse120.7
4) Apartment382.2
5) Mobile home40.2
6) Other10.1
7) Inapplicable162593.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
633) What type of housing is/was it?--Third/Previous home to second (THDTYP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family150.9
2) Duplex20.1
3) Townhouse10.1
4) Apartment150.9
5) Mobile home40.2
6) Other20.1
7) Inapplicable170397.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
634) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Current home (CURRNT83)
 TOTAL%
1) Own442.5
2) Buying19311.1
3) Renting1589.1
4) Other90.5
7) Inapplicable133976.8
Missing290
Total1743100.0
635) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Second/Previous home (SECRNT83)
 TOTAL%
1) Own40.2
2) Buying140.8
3) Renting915.2
4) Other80.5
7) Inapplicable162593.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
636) Are/Were you buying your house, renting it, or do/did you own it outright?--Third/Previous home to second (THDRNT83)
 TOTAL%
1) Own10.1
3) Renting311.8
4) Other70.4
7) Inapplicable170397.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) Better27115.5
2) Same864.9
3) Worse452.6
7) Inapplicable133976.8
8) Don't Know20.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) Better402.3
2) Same362.1
3) Worse412.4
7) Inapplicable162593.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
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) Better150.9
2) Same120.7
3) Worse120.7
7) Inapplicable170397.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing290
Total1743100.0
640) What was the size of the community in which you lived when you were 16 years old? (COM1683)
 TOTAL%
1) Farm/open country18011.3
2) Town or Village under 1,50017511.0
3) 1,500-9,99928818.1
4) 10,000-49,99934721.8
5) 50,000-149,99917911.2
6) 150,000-499,999966.0
7) 500,000 or more23814.9
8) Don't know875.5
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
641) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (NUMKID83)
 TOTAL%
0) 01439.0
1) 126816.8
2) 258336.6
3) 333721.2
4) 41489.3
5) 5664.1
6) 6271.7
7) 790.6
8) 860.4
10) 1030.2
11) 1110.1
99) Refused20.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree16110.1
2) Agree103164.7
3) Disagree35522.3
4) Strongly disagree231.4
8) Don't know211.3
9) Refused20.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
643) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (LIFEB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19011.9
2) Agree96060.3
3) Disagree39424.7
4) Strongly disagree251.6
8) Don't know221.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
644) This is the dreariest time of my life. (LIFEC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.0
2) Agree1499.4
3) Disagree89856.4
4) Strongly disagree51832.5
8) Don't know90.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
645) These are the best years of my life. (LIFED83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21313.4
2) Agree94459.3
3) Disagree37823.7
4) Strongly disagree181.1
8) Don't know372.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
646) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (LIFEE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree100.6
2) Agree16410.3
3) Disagree103064.7
4) Strongly disagree38324.0
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused20.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
647) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (LIFEF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22213.9
2) Agree111670.1
3) Disagree23314.6
4) Strongly disagree100.6
8) Don't know90.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
648) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (LIFEG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25215.8
2) Agree112370.5
3) Disagree18811.8
4) Strongly disagree140.9
8) Don't know110.7
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
649) When I think back over my life, I didn't get the important things I wanted. (LIFEH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree261.6
2) Agree27117.0
3) Disagree104565.6
4) Strongly disagree23514.8
8) Don't know120.8
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
650) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (LIFEI83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree201.3
2) Agree19011.9
3) Disagree111670.1
4) Strongly disagree25816.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
651) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (LIFEJ83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1308.2
2) Agree114872.1
3) Disagree27817.5
4) Strongly disagree130.8
8) Don't know201.3
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
652) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (LIFEK83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree483.0
2) Agree62839.4
3) Disagree77548.7
4) Strongly disagree704.4
8) Don't know684.3
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
653) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I want to do. (LIFEL83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23314.6
2) Agree116773.3
3) Disagree16410.3
4) Strongly disagree100.6
8) Don't know161.0
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree352.2
2) Agree27417.2
3) Disagree111469.9
4) Strongly disagree1489.3
8) Don't know171.1
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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) Yes130581.9
2) No28417.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
656) We would like to know what aspects of your life you are evaluating. Are you evaluating your career? (EVALA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes98661.9
2) No31920.0
7) Inapplicable28818.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
657) Are you evaluating your relations with your children? (EVALB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91157.2
2) No27117.0
7) Inapplicable40325.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused60.4
Missing440
Total1593100.0
658) Are you evaluating your marriage? (EVALC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83841.2
2) No39119.2
7) Inapplicable80439.5
Total2033100.0
659) Are you evaluating some other aspect of your life? (EVALD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62038.9
2) No68242.8
7) Inapplicable28818.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing440
Total1593100.0
660) During the last three years, did you change your religion? (CHAREL83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes543.4
2) No153496.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
661) Are you about as religious now as you were three years ago in 1980, more religious, or less religious? (MORREL83)
 TOTAL%
1) About same108468.0
2) More religious40425.4
3) Less religious1006.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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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) True128080.4
2) Not true30018.8
8) Don't know90.6
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
663) I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. (SELFB83)
 TOTAL%
1) True44027.6
2) Not true114571.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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664) No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener. (SELFC83)
 TOTAL%
1) True105366.1
2) Not true52733.1
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
665) At times I have really insisted on having things go my own way. (SELFD83)
 TOTAL%
1) True116573.1
2) Not true41726.2
8) Don't know80.5
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 happy55234.7
2) Pretty happy95660.0
3) Not too happy784.9
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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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 agree28417.8
2) Agree73946.4
3) Disagree45328.4
4) Strongly disagree996.2
8) Don't know130.8
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
668) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROLEB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree664.1
2) Agree36623.0
3) Disagree96260.4
4) Strongly disagree17310.9
8) Don't know211.3
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree1117.0
2) Agree111169.7
3) Disagree31119.5
4) Strongly disagree422.6
8) Don't know130.8
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree46829.4
2) Agree100663.2
3) Disagree1006.3
4) Strongly disagree70.4
8) Don't know80.5
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
671) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (ROLEE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree543.4
2) Agree43927.6
3) Disagree92057.8
4) Strongly disagree1418.9
8) Don't know352.2
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree21613.6
2) Agree78449.2
3) Disagree46529.2
4) Strongly disagree1016.3
8) Don't know231.4
9) Refused40.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree654.1
2) Agree50531.7
3) Disagree83852.6
4) Strongly disagree1539.6
8) Don't know251.6
9) Refused70.4
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree36623.0
2) Agree91657.5
3) Disagree26616.7
4) Strongly disagree201.3
8) Don't know201.3
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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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 agree261.6
2) Agree1318.2
3) Disagree82451.7
4) Strongly disagree60137.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused50.3
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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676) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (MARRC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1408.8
2) Agree91657.5
3) Disagree42826.9
4) Strongly disagree422.6
8) Don't know583.6
9) Refused90.6
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 agree1006.3
2) Agree80550.5
3) Disagree55234.7
4) Strongly disagree291.8
8) Don't know976.1
9) Refused100.6
Missing440
Total1593100.0
678) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (MARRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree452.8
2) Agree34421.6
3) Disagree101763.8
4) Strongly disagree1539.6
8) Don't know261.6
9) Refused80.5
Missing440
Total1593100.0
679) In marriages where the parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (MARRF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree875.5
2) Agree90156.6
3) Disagree49130.8
4) Strongly disagree251.6
8) Don't know815.1
9) Refused80.5
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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680) Have you been married more than once? (MARONC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19411.9
2) No129879.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
681) Do you have any children from a previous marriage who are not living with you now? (CHIPRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1016.2
2) No935.7
7) Inapplicable143488.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
682) Do you have any significant financial obligations such as child support, medical expenses, or college for these children? (FINOB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes261.6
2) No754.6
7) Inapplicable152793.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 close684.2
2) Somewhat close171.0
3) Not too close60.4
4) Not close at all80.5
7) Inapplicable152793.8
8) Don't know20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot40.2
2) Some241.5
3) Only a few442.7
4) None291.8
7) Inapplicable152793.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
685) Has your spouse been married more than once? (SPOMAR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19512.0
2) No129779.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
686) Does your spouse have any children from a previous marriage who are not living with you now? (SPOCHI83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes895.5
2) No1066.5
7) Inapplicable143388.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes332.0
2) No563.4
7) Inapplicable153994.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 close281.7
2) Somewhat close332.0
3) Not too close100.6
4) Not close at all171.0
7) Inapplicable153994.5
8) Don't know10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot90.6
2) Some251.5
3) Only a few281.7
4) None261.6
7) Inapplicable153994.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
690) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (MRECHI83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20412.5
2) No62238.2
7) Inapplicable75846.6
8) Don't know362.2
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
691) Are you/Is your wife pregnant now? (PREG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes493.0
2) No1438.8
7) Inapplicable142487.5
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused70.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
692) What race does your husband/wife consider himself/herself? (SPRACE83)
 TOTAL%
1) White, non-Hispanic135483.2
2) White, Hispanic513.1
3) Black573.5
4) Other261.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know00.0
9) Refused70.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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-time135183.0
2) Working part-time432.6
3) With a job but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, or strike211.3
4) Unemployed291.8
5) Retired211.3
6) In school110.7
7) Keeping house40.2
8) Other110.7
97) Inapplicable1338.2
99) Refused40.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
694) What kind of work does your husband/do you normally do? (HUSOCC83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162856.9826.40
695) Husband's occupational type (HUSTYP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers29918.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors39624.3
3) Clerical and kindred workers523.2
4) Sales workers744.5
5) Craftsmen and foremen31819.5
6) Operatives1489.1
7) Non-farm laborers442.7
9) Service workers472.9
10) Farm laborers and foremen10.1
11) Military271.7
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)110.7
13) Farmer-rancher, large130.8
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.80.5
97) Inapplicable18511.4
98) Don't know10.1
99) Refused40.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162858.0019.23
697) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (HUSHRA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83751.4
2) No57635.4
7) Inapplicable21313.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
698) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Shift work (HUSHRB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25015.4
2) No116271.4
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
699) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (HUSHRC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54533.5
2) No86853.3
7) Inapplicable21313.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
700) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (HUSHRD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56534.7
2) No84852.1
7) Inapplicable21313.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
701) Does your husband's/your job involve any of the following? Periods of no work (HUSHRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes945.8
2) No131881.0
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot1267.7
2) Somewhat31619.4
3) Not too much46628.6
4) Not at all50230.8
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 satisfied64639.7
2) Moderately satisfied53432.8
3) A little dissatisfied17410.7
4) Very dissatisfied583.6
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes25615.7
2) No115671.0
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
705) How many months? (HJBUNB83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162883.0132.68
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) Yes27516.9
2) No113469.7
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
707) Did he/you go to work for a different employer? (HJBCHC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33620.6
2) No107766.2
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
708) Did he/you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (HJBCHD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61337.7
2) No79648.9
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
709) Did he/you start school or training program to increase his/your job skills? (HJBCHA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31319.2
2) No109967.5
7) Inapplicable21313.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
710) Do you/Does your wife have a job? (WJOB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes93357.3
2) No55834.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused40.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
711) Have you/Has she worked at any time in the last three years? (WJOBA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18611.4
2) No37022.7
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
712) When did you/she stop working? Number of months: (WSTPWK83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162887.5027.12
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) No48729.9
1) Yes694.2
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
714) Husband/you disapproves. (WREASB83)
 TOTAL%
0) No50931.3
1) Yes472.9
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
715) Health prohibits working (WREASC83)
 TOTAL%
0) No51431.6
1) Yes422.6
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
716) Probably no jobs available (WREASD83)
 TOTAL%
0) No51831.8
1) Yes382.3
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
717) To have or take care of kids (WREASE83)
 TOTAL%
0) No23214.3
1) Yes32419.9
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
718) Laid off/on strike (WREASF83)
 TOTAL%
0) No54533.5
1) Yes110.7
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
719) Going to school (WREASG83)
 TOTAL%
0) No53332.7
1) Yes231.4
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
720) Retired (WREASH83)
 TOTAL%
0) No54933.7
1) Yes70.4
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
721) Don't need the money (WREASI83)
 TOTAL%
0) No46028.3
1) Yes965.9
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
722) Other (WREASJ83)
 TOTAL%
0) No39524.3
1) Yes1619.9
7) Inapplicable106665.5
9) Refused60.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
723) What is your/her current job? (WOCCS83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162869.8827.32
724) Wife's occupational type (WTYPE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers23414.4
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors1227.5
3) Clerical and kindred workers34221.0
4) Sales workers493.0
5) Craftsmen and foremen171.0
6) Operatives352.1
7) Non-farm laborers191.2
8) Private household workers20.1
9) Service workers1066.5
10) Farm laborers and foremen00.0
11) Military20.1
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)10.1
13) Farmer-rancher, large10.1
14) Farmer-rancher, n.e.c.10.1
97) Inapplicable69642.8
99) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162862.8231.53
726) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (WHRSA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30818.9
2) No62438.3
7) Inapplicable69542.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
727) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Shift work (WHRSB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1207.4
2) No81149.8
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
728) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (WHRSC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25215.5
2) No67941.7
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
729) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (WHRSD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1257.7
2) No80749.6
7) Inapplicable69542.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
730) Does your/your wife's job involve any of the following? Regular periods of month or more of not working (WHRSE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1318.0
2) No80149.2
7) Inapplicable69542.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot442.7
2) Somewhat19812.2
3) Not too much29818.3
4) Not at all39124.0
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 increased1126.9
2) Increased54833.7
3) Decreased583.6
4) Greatly decreased50.3
5) No change20712.7
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 satisfied37823.2
2) Moderately satisfied41725.6
3) A little satisfied1116.8
4) Very dissatisfied241.5
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes25515.7
2) No67641.5
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
735) How many months? Number of months (WUNEM83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162883.5931.69
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) Yes1378.4
2) No79048.5
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
737) Did you/she go to work for a different employer? (WWKCHC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26816.5
2) No66340.7
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
738) Did you/she get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (WWKCHD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39424.2
2) No53332.7
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
739) Did you/your wife start school or training program to increase your/her job skills? (WWKCHE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22413.8
2) No70743.4
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes16610.2
2) No76547.0
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 approve39724.4
2) Approve47329.1
3) Neutral241.5
4) Disapprove362.2
5) Strongly disapprove20.1
7) Inapplicable69542.7
8) Don't know10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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-time72044.2
2) Full-time35221.6
3) Not work40224.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know130.8
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 always113369.6
2) Usually1599.8
3) Occasionally18311.2
4) Never120.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
744) Go shopping together?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACB93)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always29117.9
2) Usually22613.9
3) Occasionally78448.2
4) Never18611.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
745) How often do you visit friends together?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACC93)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always72744.7
2) Usually28717.6
3) Occasionally41625.6
4) Never563.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
746) Work together on projects around the house?--almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COPACD93)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always49530.4
2) Usually36722.5
3) Occasionally52832.4
4) Never976.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 always87853.9
2) Usually19712.1
3) Occasionally32319.8
4) Never875.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
748) Are there any people you consider to be very close friends of yours who are not relatives? (FRDNS83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes131881.0
2) No16610.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
749) How many persons would that be? (NUMFRD83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162824.6736.62
750) How many of your close friends are also close friends of your husband/wife? (SHRFRD83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162823.8437.16
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 it20912.8
2) Most of it48129.5
3) About half of it31719.5
4) Less than half41825.7
5) None of it613.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
752) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHOFAR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair116871.7
2) Do more than own share22513.8
3) Other875.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Fair123575.9
2) Do more than own share17210.6
3) Other563.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know231.4
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes36722.5
2) No112068.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused80.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 it643.9
2) Most of it35521.8
3) About half of it36722.5
4) Less than half24515.0
5) None of it100.6
7) Inapplicable57535.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
756) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHIFAR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair90655.7
2) Do more than own share955.8
3) Other342.1
7) Inapplicable57535.3
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Fair92556.8
2) Do more than own share724.4
3) Other301.8
7) Inapplicable57535.3
8) Don't know161.0
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes17210.6
2) No86953.4
7) Inapplicable57535.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 often100.6
2) Often171.0
3) Occasionally29318.0
4) Never72344.4
7) Inapplicable57535.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot241.5
2) Some1569.6
3) Only a few48229.6
4) None35021.5
7) Inapplicable60337.0
8) Don't know00.0
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 time503.1
2) Some of the time55233.9
3) Hardly ever73445.1
4) Never1388.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 deal84051.6
2) Somewhat49930.7
3) Hardly at all794.9
4) Never away643.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 often241.5
2) Often261.6
3) Occasionally43927.0
4) Never99461.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes105464.7
2) No42926.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
765) What about your spouse--are there any kinds of decisions where his/her decision is the final word? (DECIB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes113369.6
2) No35221.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused90.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 do39524.3
2) Spouse does37623.1
3) Equal/Compromise71043.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
767) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DECID83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes141186.7
2) No734.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
768) How often do you disagree with your husband/wife? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (FIGHTA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Never150.9
2) Rarely35922.1
3) Sometimes93857.6
4) Often1489.1
5) Very often251.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
769) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (FIGHTB83)
 TOTAL%
0) 0102763.1
1) 123214.3
2) 21358.3
3) 3322.0
4) 4191.2
5) 570.4
6) 670.4
8) 810.1
10) 10100.6
12) 1240.2
15) 1520.1
20) 2010.1
25) 2510.1
30) 3010.1
97) Inapplicable1338.2
98) Don't know50.3
99) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes28817.7
2) No119573.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Excellent65840.4
2) Good65039.9
3) Fair1368.4
4) Poor412.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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772) Has this fair/poor health condition put a strain on your marriage? (PRHLTH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes573.5
2) No1197.3
7) Inapplicable145189.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes1066.5
2) No137984.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused100.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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774) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLRESA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes301.8
2) No744.5
7) Inapplicable152293.5
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
775) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your eyesight? (HLTDEA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48529.8
2) No99661.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
776) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your hearing? (HLTDEB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1318.0
2) No135082.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
777) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your teeth? (HLTDEC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21113.0
2) No127278.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
778) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your energy? (HLTDED83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51931.9
2) No96359.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
779) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your hair condition? (HLTDEE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21913.5
2) No126477.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
780) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your skin condition? (HLTDEF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1076.6
2) No137684.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
781) In the last three years, has there been a decline in your body shape? (HLTDEG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50230.8
2) No97960.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
782) In the last three years, have you gained weight? (HLTDEH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58335.8
2) No89955.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
783) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (DEPREA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes89855.2
2) No58636.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
784) Have you felt that way recently? (DEPREB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36522.4
2) No53232.7
7) Inapplicable73044.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
785) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (DEPREC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1469.0
2) No21913.5
7) Inapplicable126377.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
786) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (DEPRED83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1469.0
2) No21713.3
7) Inapplicable126377.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Often1609.8
2) Sometimes62238.2
3) Never69842.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Often21113.0
2) Sometimes82450.6
3) Never44827.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
789) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in 'cold sweats'? (BOTHC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often372.3
2) Sometimes18911.6
3) Never125577.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
790) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (BOTHD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often18111.1
2) Sometimes86953.4
3) Never43126.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
791) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (BOTHE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often734.5
2) Sometimes57435.3
3) Never83351.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Often563.4
2) Sometimes72444.5
3) Never69742.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
793) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (BOTHG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often482.9
2) Sometimes39124.0
3) Never104364.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 spirits36822.6
2) Good spirits103063.3
3) Low spirits734.5
4) Very low spirits80.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
795) In general, would you say your husband's/wife's health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (SPOHL83)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent65740.4
2) Good66140.6
3) Fair1338.2
4) Poor322.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
796) Has this (fair/poor) health condition put a strain on your marriage? (HLTSTR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes623.8
2) No1016.2
7) Inapplicable146389.9
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes1006.1
2) No138184.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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798) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (HLTST283)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes291.8
2) No704.3
7) Inapplicable152893.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
799) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) eyesight? (HLTDA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36322.3
2) No111568.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
800) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) hearing? (HLTDB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1187.2
2) No136283.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
801) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) teeth? (HLTDC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1438.8
2) No133882.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
802) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) energy? (HLTDD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33820.8
2) No113970.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
803) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) hair condition? (HLTDE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1579.6
2) No132581.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
804) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) skin condition? (HLTDF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes432.6
2) No144188.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
805) In the last three years, has there been a decline in (your husband's/your wife's) body shape? (HLTDG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34221.0
2) No114270.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
806) In the last three years, has your (husband/wife) gained weight? (HLTDH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52031.9
2) No96159.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused110.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
807) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/ your wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable or depressed? (MNHLTA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87253.6
2) No60036.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know110.7
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
808) Has (he/she) felt that way recently? (MNHLTB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39424.2
2) No46828.7
7) Inapplicable75646.4
8) Don't know90.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
809) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (MNHLAC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1358.3
2) No25815.8
7) Inapplicable123475.8
8) Don't know10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
810) Has this put a strain on your marriage? (MNHLST83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19411.9
2) No19712.1
7) Inapplicable123475.8
9) Refused30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
811) How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your (husband/wife)? (SATUND83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy66741.0
2) Pretty happy69142.4
3) Not too happy1247.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
812) How happy are you with the amount of love and affection you receive? (SATLOV83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy80149.2
2) Pretty happy58535.9
3) Not too happy945.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
813) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things? (SATAGR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy55534.1
2) Pretty happy83451.2
3) Not too happy925.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
814) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (SATSEX83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy69142.4
2) Pretty happy66240.7
3) Not too happy1177.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused181.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
815) How happy are you with the way your spouse gets along with your children? (SATKID83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy81049.8
2) Pretty happy46528.6
3) Not too happy593.6
7) Inapplicable26816.5
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused231.4
Missing405
Total1628100.0
816) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner? (SATFIN83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy78148.0
2) Pretty happy34421.1
3) Not too happy372.3
7) Inapplicable44627.4
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
817) How happy are you with your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (SATHSE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy72944.8
2) Pretty happy56134.5
3) Not too happy18911.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
818) How happy are you with your spouse as someone to do things with? (SATTDO83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy90355.5
2) Pretty happy50330.9
3) Not too happy764.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
819) How happy are you with your spouse's faithfulness to you? (SATFTH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy128478.9
2) Pretty happy16910.4
3) Not too happy251.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
820) How happy are you with your financial situation? (SATFN83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy62438.3
2) Pretty happy69542.7
3) Not too happy1619.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
821) How happy are you with your home? (SATHME83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy87954.0
2) Pretty happy51631.7
3) Not too happy875.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Improved108366.5
2) Worsened1368.4
3) No effect25415.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused161.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
823) Your financial situation? (BTWRB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved119773.5
2) Worsened996.1
3) No effect18011.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
824) Your peace of mind? (BTWRC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved124676.5
2) Worsened925.7
3) No effect1358.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
825) Your getting along with your children? (BTWRD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved110167.6
2) Worsened261.6
3) No effect20412.5
7) Inapplicable25415.6
8) Don't know231.4
9) Refused201.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
826) Your job opportunities? (BTWRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved66540.8
2) Worsened16310.0
3) No effect62338.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know291.8
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes43526.7
2) No104063.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know80.5
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Self24014.7
2) Spouse18711.5
7) Inapplicable119373.3
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) No100361.6
2) Yes, spouse16510.1
3) Yes, self22613.9
4) Both885.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
830) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? (PROBB83)
 TOTAL%
1) No89454.9
2) Yes, spouse18311.2
3) Yes, self33020.3
4) Both754.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
831) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? (PROBC83)
 TOTAL%
1) No125377.0
2) Yes, spouse1106.8
3) Yes, self674.1
4) Both523.2
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
832) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? (PROBD83)
 TOTAL%
1) No119873.6
2) Yes, spouse1479.0
3) Yes, self1106.8
4) Both271.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
833) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (PROBE83)
 TOTAL%
1) No109967.5
2) Yes, spouse1257.7
3) Yes, self18211.2
4) Both744.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
834) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? (PROBF83)
 TOTAL%
1) No98860.7
2) Yes, spouse17210.6
3) Yes, self22814.0
4) Both945.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
835) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? (PROBG83)
 TOTAL%
1) No105064.5
2) Yes, spouse19111.7
3) Yes, self1589.7
4) Both835.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
836) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? (PROBH83)
 TOTAL%
1) No124776.6
2) Yes, spouse945.8
3) Yes, self935.7
4) Both382.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused181.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
837) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has a sexual relationship with someone else? (PROBI83)
 TOTAL%
1) No140786.4
2) Yes, spouse291.8
3) Yes, self311.9
4) Both80.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused171.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
838) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? (PROBJ83)
 TOTAL%
1) No121274.4
2) Yes, spouse945.8
3) Yes, self654.0
4) Both1106.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
839) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (PROBK83)
 TOTAL%
1) No121074.3
2) Yes, spouse1318.0
3) Yes, self1237.6
4) Both171.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
840) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? (PROBL83)
 TOTAL%
1) No127578.3
2) Yes, spouse1006.1
3) Yes, self784.8
4) Both281.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
841) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? (PROBM83)
 TOTAL%
1) No139285.5
2) Yes, spouse603.7
3) Yes, self241.5
4) Both60.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
842) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? (PROBN83)
 TOTAL%
1) No146990.2
2) Yes, spouse60.4
3) Yes, self50.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
843) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is sometimes too mean to the children? (PROBO83)
 TOTAL%
1) No112769.2
2) Yes, spouse332.0
3) Yes, self130.8
4) Both70.4
7) Inapplicable42726.2
9) Refused211.3
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 lot60.4
3) Only a few201.2
4) None100.6
7) Inapplicable159097.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 else563.4
2) Same person128378.8
3) Not marry at all915.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know493.0
9) Refused161.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 happy85752.6
2) Pretty happy56634.8
3) Not too happy543.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Better104264.0
2) Same38723.8
3) Not as good412.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know80.5
9) Refused171.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes74845.9
2) No73245.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
849) How long ago did you first feel that way? (MRTRBA83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162858.2944.93
850) Have you thought this within the last three years? (MRTRBC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42125.9
2) No32319.8
7) Inapplicable88054.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
851) Do you feel this way now? (MRTRBD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes845.2
2) No33320.5
7) Inapplicable120774.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
852) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (PBCN83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51031.3
2) No97059.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
853) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (PBCNA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34321.1
2) No16510.1
7) Inapplicable111868.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
854) Have you talked with them recently? (PBCNB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1448.8
2) No19812.2
7) Inapplicable128578.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes28817.7
2) No115671.0
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know362.2
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
856) Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (PBCNSA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20612.7
2) No734.5
7) Inapplicable134082.3
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
857) Has (he/she) done so recently? (PBCNSB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes875.3
2) No1076.6
7) Inapplicable142287.3
8) Don't know120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
858) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (MRTRBS83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50330.9
2) No95058.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know261.6
9) Refused161.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
859) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? When? (MRTBSA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28817.7
2) No20012.3
7) Inapplicable112569.1
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
860) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (MRTBSB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes643.9
2) No20512.6
7) Inapplicable134082.3
8) Don't know171.0
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
861) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (DIVOR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30618.8
2) No117372.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
862) Are you thinking about it now? (DIVORA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes503.1
2) No25415.6
7) Inapplicable132281.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes24815.2
2) No121474.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know181.1
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
864) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (DIVRSA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes382.3
2) No19612.0
7) Inapplicable138084.8
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
865) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVR83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1539.4
2) No17710.9
7) Inapplicable129779.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
866) Has this been within the last three years? (DIVRA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1368.4
2) No171.0
7) Inapplicable147590.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
867) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? Recently? (DIVRB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes623.8
2) No744.5
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
868) Who started the (most recent conversation)? (DIVRC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Self724.4
2) Spouse392.4
3) Both221.4
7) Inapplicable149291.6
8) Don't know30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 idea412.5
2) Not a good idea211.3
3) Uncertainty734.5
7) Inapplicable149291.6
8) Don't know10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
870) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIVRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes412.5
2) No955.8
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
871) What about dividing up the property? (DIVRF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes493.0
2) No875.3
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
872) Have you talked about filing? (DIVRG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes362.2
2) No1006.1
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
873) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (DIVRH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes261.6
2) No1106.8
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
874) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (DIVRI83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.2
2) No1328.1
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
875) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with members of your family? (DIVFM83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes694.2
2) No674.1
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
876) Was this in the last three years? (DIVFMA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes694.2
7) Inapplicable155995.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
877) Do they generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (DIVFMB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve150.9
2) Disapprove332.0
3) Mixed feelings181.1
7) Inapplicable155995.8
8) Don't know30.2
Missing405
Total1628100.0
878) Have you discussed a divorce or separation with a close friend? (SEPCN83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes804.9
2) No563.4
7) Inapplicable149291.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
879) Was this within the last three years? (SEPCNA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes804.9
7) Inapplicable154895.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
880) Does your friend generally approve or disapprove of the idea? (SEPCNB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve261.6
2) Disapprove291.8
3) Mixed feelings201.2
7) Inapplicable154895.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes16810.3
2) No131380.7
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
882) Has this happened within the last three years? (TRSEPB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes664.1
2) No1026.3
9) Refused146089.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
883) How many times within the last three years? Number (TRSEPC83)
 TOTAL%
1) 1452.8
2) 2161.0
3) 340.2
4) 410.1
97) Inapplicable156295.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
884) Who left the last time? (TRSEPD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Self362.2
2) Spouse301.8
7) Inapplicable156295.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
885) How long were you separated (the last time)? (TRSEPE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours100.6
2) Overnight70.4
3) Two or more days281.7
4) A month or more211.3
7) Inapplicable156295.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
886) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MARBET83)
 TOTAL%
1) Better95458.6
2) Same47128.9
3) Worse553.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Better107666.1
2) Same35321.7
3) Worse251.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know271.7
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 strong73044.8
2) Very strong49930.7
3) Pretty strong20212.4
4) Not too strong352.1
5) Not strong at all140.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 strong74145.5
2) Very strong48930.0
3) Pretty strong19011.7
4) Not too strong291.8
5) Not strong at all90.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know231.4
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 important37322.9
2) Somewhat important72744.7
3) Not very important37322.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know80.5
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
891) How important is not wanting to leave this residence? (BONDB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important29718.2
2) Somewhat important32620.0
3) Not very important84852.1
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
892) Your spouse's dependency on you. (BONDC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important45027.6
2) Somewhat important53733.0
3) Not very important46928.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know251.5
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
893) Your dependency on your spouse. (BONDD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important48930.0
2) Somewhat important55334.0
3) Not very important42826.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused150.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
894) How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together? (BONDE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important59936.8
2) Somewhat important36022.1
3) Not very important52031.9
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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895) How important is worrying whether your children would suffer if you divorced? (BONDF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important74946.0
2) Somewhat important25015.4
3) Not very important32620.0
7) Inapplicable25415.6
8) Don't know241.5
9) Refused251.5
Missing405
Total1628100.0
896) Your children would disapprove of divorce. (BONDG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important58535.9
2) Somewhat important29318.0
3) Not very important43526.7
7) Inapplicable25415.6
8) Don't know352.1
9) Refused261.6
Missing405
Total1628100.0
897) You might lose your children. (BONDH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important67941.7
2) Somewhat important1539.4
3) Not very important47229.0
7) Inapplicable25415.6
8) Don't know412.5
9) Refused291.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
898) Family or friends would disapprove of divorce. (BONDI83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important17510.7
2) Somewhat important31019.0
3) Not very important98660.6
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused181.1
Missing405
Total1628100.0
899) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INCOMA83)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more126677.8
2) Less than $20,00020212.4
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused211.3
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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-$24,99924114.8
2) $25,000-$29,99924815.2
3) $30,000-$39,99932620.0
4) $40,000-$49,99919812.2
5) $50,000-$59,999945.8
6) $60,000 or more1368.4
7) Inapplicable36222.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused171.0
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 $5,00060.4
2) $5,000-$9,999332.0
3) $10,000-$14,999583.6
4) $15,000-$19,9991006.1
7) Inapplicable142687.6
8) Don't know50.3
Missing405
Total1628100.0
902) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (INCOMD83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1628137.26284.08
903) What percent of this total family income does your husband/wife contribute? (INCOME83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1628145.65280.38
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) Yes573.5
2) No142487.5
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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 better88954.6
2) Getting worse16610.2
3) Stayed the same42025.8
7) Inapplicable1338.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) Refused140.9
Missing405
Total1628100.0
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) Yes71343.8
2) No77047.3
7) Inapplicable1338.2
9) Refused120.7
Missing405
Total1628100.0
907) What is their approximate value? (PROVL83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1628697,019.06438,137.74
908) You said earlier that you had separated from your (husband/wife). How long ago did this happen? (SEPAR83)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.0
1) 110.0
2) 230.1
3) 320.1
4) 420.1
5) 520.1
6) 610.0
7) 710.0
8) 810.0
10) 1020.1
12) 1240.2
17) 1710.0
24) 2430.1
29) 2910.0
35) 3510.0
36) 3620.1
97) Inapplicable199698.6
99) Refused10.0
Missing8
Total2025100.0
909) Is this a legal separation? (SEPARA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes140.7
2) No130.6
7) Inapplicable199698.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing8
Total2025100.0
910) Do you expect that this will be a permanent separation or do you expect to get back together? (SEPARB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Permanent160.8
2) Get back together50.2
7) Inapplicable199698.6
8) Don't know70.3
9) Refused10.0
Missing8
Total2025100.0
911) When you separated, was it you that left or your (husband/wife)? (SEPARC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Self150.7
2) Spouse120.6
7) Inapplicable199698.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing8
Total2025100.0
912) Are you going with someone now? (SEPRD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110.5
2) No160.8
7) Inapplicable199698.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing8
Total2025100.0
913) How long have you been going together? (SEPRDA83)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.1
2) 230.1
6) 610.0
8) 810.0
24) 2420.1
35) 3510.0
97) Inapplicable201499.5
98) Don't know10.0
Missing8
Total2025100.0
914) Are you engaged or living together? (SEPRDB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No90.4
7) Inapplicable201499.5
Missing8
Total2025100.0
915) You said earlier that you had lost your (husband/wife)? How long ago did this happen? (WIDW83)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.0
10) 1010.0
12) 1210.0
18) 1810.0
24) 2420.1
27) 2710.0
29) 2910.0
30) 3020.1
97) Inapplicable202299.5
Missing1
Total2032100.0
916) Have you remarried? (WIDWA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.0
2) No90.4
7) Inapplicable202299.5
Missing1
Total2032100.0
917) How long ago did you remarry? (WIDWB83)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.0
97) Inapplicable2031100.0
Missing1
Total2032100.0
918) Are you still married to this person? (WIDWC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.0
7) Inapplicable2031100.0
Missing1
Total2032100.0
919) How did the marriage end? (WIDWCA83)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable2032100.0
Missing1
Total2032100.0
920) Are you going with someone now? (WIDWD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No70.3
7) Inapplicable202399.6
Missing1
Total2032100.0
921) How long have you been going together? (WIDWDA83)
 TOTAL%
5) 510.0
18) 1810.0
97) Inapplicable203099.9
Missing1
Total2032100.0
922) Are you engaged or living together? (WIDWDB83)
 TOTAL%
2) No20.1
7) Inapplicable203099.9
Missing1
Total2032100.0
923) You said earlier that you had gotten a divorce. How long ago did the divorce become final? (DIVC83)
 TOTAL%
0) 070.3
1) 110.0
2) 210.0
3) 350.2
4) 440.2
5) 510.0
6) 620.1
7) 710.0
8) 820.1
10) 1030.1
12) 1270.3
17) 1710.0
18) 1830.1
19) 1920.1
20) 2030.1
24) 2460.3
26) 2610.0
28) 2830.1
30) 3030.1
31) 3110.0
33) 3310.0
36) 3610.0
97) Inapplicable194897.1
Missing26
Total2007100.0
924) How long ago did you and your (husband/wife) permanently separate from each other? (DIVCA83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total200794.7912.85
925) Have you remarried? (DIVCB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120.6
2) No472.3
97) 97194897.1
Missing26
Total2007100.0
926) How long ago did you remarry? (DIVCBA83)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.0
2) 220.1
4) 410.0
5) 510.0
10) 1010.0
12) 1220.1
15) 1510.0
16) 1620.1
24) 2410.0
97) Inapplicable199599.4
Missing26
Total2007100.0
927) Are you still married to this person? (DIVCBB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120.6
7) Inapplicable199599.4
Missing26
Total2007100.0
928) How did this marriage end? (DIVBBA83)
 TOTAL%
7) Inapplicable2007100.0
Missing26
Total2007100.0
929) Are you going with someone now? (DIVCC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes251.2
2) No221.1
7) Inapplicable196097.7
Missing26
Total2007100.0
930) How long have you been going together? (DIVCCA83)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.1
2) 220.1
3) 310.0
6) 640.2
9) 910.0
10) 1020.1
12) 1250.2
18) 1810.0
22) 2210.0
24) 2430.1
42) 4210.0
96) 9610.0
97) Inapplicable198298.8
99) Refused10.0
Missing26
Total2007100.0
931) Are you engaged or living together? (DIVCCB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120.6
2) No120.6
7) Inapplicable198298.8
9) Refused10.0
Missing26
Total2007100.0
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) Self502.5
2) Spouse231.2
3) About equal120.6
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
933) Who was it who first suggested the idea of divorce? (DVRCA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent502.5
2) Spouse271.4
3) Mutual50.3
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused40.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
934) Who actually filed for the divorce? (DVRCB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent432.2
2) Spouse231.2
3) Mutual50.3
4) Not filed120.6
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused40.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
935) When you first separated who left home? (DVRCC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent402.0
2) Spouse412.1
3) Both40.2
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
936) Overall, do you think you or your spouse has been most happy with the decision to divorce? (DVRD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent462.3
2) Spouse120.6
3) Equally happy191.0
4) Neither happy50.3
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused40.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
937) Looking back, do you think the divorce was a good idea or a bad idea? (DVRE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Good idea693.5
2) Bad idea70.4
3) A little of both70.4
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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 deal261.3
2) Somewhat301.5
3) Not at all301.5
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
939) How much did you worry about having to move to a new place? (DVFCTB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal130.7
2) Somewhat191.0
3) Not at all542.7
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
940) About your spouse's dependence on you? (DVFCTC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal180.9
2) Somewhat251.3
3) Not at all422.1
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
941) How much did you worry about your dependence on your spouse? (DVFCTD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal100.5
2) Somewhat271.4
3) Not at all492.5
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
942) About your religious beliefs? (DVFCTE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal150.8
2) Somewhat170.9
3) Not at all542.7
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
943) How much did you worry about its effect on your children's welfare? (DVFTF183)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal542.7
2) Somewhat130.7
3) Not at all90.5
7) Inapplicable192196.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
944) About your children's approval of the divorce? (DVFTF283)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal331.7
2) Somewhat150.8
3) Not at all281.4
7) Inapplicable192196.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
945) About losing your children? (DVFTF383)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal271.4
2) Somewhat90.5
3) Not at all392.0
7) Inapplicable192196.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
946) About the opinions of (other) family or friends? (DVFCTG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal191.0
2) Somewhat281.4
3) Not at all392.0
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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) Improved452.3
2) Worsened130.7
3) No effect271.4
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
948) Your financial situation? (DIVLFB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved231.2
2) Worsened412.1
3) No effect211.1
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
949) Your peace of mind? (DIVLFC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved643.2
2) Worsened170.9
3) No effect30.2
7) Inapplicable191195.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
950) Getting along with your children? (DIVLFD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved462.3
2) Worsened50.3
3) No effect251.3
7) Inapplicable192196.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
951) Your job opportunities? (DIVLFE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved371.9
2) Worsened60.3
3) No effect432.2
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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 Agree30.2
2) Agree291.5
3) Disagree392.0
4) Strongly Disagree140.7
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
953) I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about my (husband/wife). (DIVTHB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree10.1
2) Agree170.9
3) Disagree492.5
4) Strongly Disagree180.9
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
954) Sometimes I can't believe that we're (separated/divorced). (DIVTHC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree40.2
2) Agree251.3
3) Disagree452.3
4) Strongly Disagree110.6
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
955) I feel I will never get over the (separation/divorce). (DIVTHD83)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree120.6
3) Disagree402.0
4) Strongly Disagree331.7
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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-time733.7
2) Working part-time80.4
4) Unemployed50.3
6) In school60.3
7) Keeping house50.3
97) Inapplicable190095.1
99) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
957) Have you worked at any time in the last three years? (JOBA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100.5
2) No60.3
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
958) When did you stop working? (JOBA183)
 TOTAL%
2) 210.1
3) 310.1
4) 420.1
7) 710.1
8) 810.1
14) 1410.1
17) 1710.1
21) 2110.1
97) Inapplicable198899.5
99) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) No150.8
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
960) Probably no jobs available (JOBB283)
 TOTAL%
0) No160.8
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
961) To have or take care of kids (JOBB383)
 TOTAL%
0) No80.4
1) Yes80.4
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
962) Laid off or on strike (JOBB483)
 TOTAL%
0) No150.8
1) Yes10.1
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
963) Going to school (JOBB583)
 TOTAL%
0) No100.5
1) Yes60.3
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
964) Retired (JOBB683)
 TOTAL%
0) No160.8
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
965) Don't need the money (JOBB783)
 TOTAL%
0) No140.7
1) Yes20.1
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
966) Other, please specify (JOBB883)
 TOTAL%
0) No120.6
1) Yes40.2
7) Inapplicable198199.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
967) What is your current job? (OBTAIN JOB TITLE, DUTIES, INDUSTRY, SELF-EMPLOYED, OR EMPLOYEE.) Occupational Status (JOBCUR83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total199895.0910.35
968) What is your current job? (OBTAIN JOB TITLE, DUTIES, INDUSTRY, SELF-EMPLOYED, OR EMPLOYEE.) Occupational Type (JOBCRA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, or kindred worker170.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors150.8
3) Clerical and kindred workers211.1
4) Sales workers30.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen90.5
6) Operatives60.3
7) Non-farm laborers20.1
9) Service workers70.4
97) Inapplicable191795.9
99) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total199894.9610.32
970) Does your job involve any of the following? Irregular hours (JOBDTA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271.4
2) No532.7
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
971) Does your job involve any of the following? Shift work (JOBDTB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes140.7
2) No663.3
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
972) Does your job involve any of the following? Evening meetings (JOBDTC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.2
2) No572.9
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
973) Does your job involve any of the following? Overnight trips (JOBDTD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes201.0
2) No603.0
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
974) Does your job involve any of the following? Regular periods of a month or more of not working (JOBDTE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100.5
2) No703.5
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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 satisfied351.8
2) Moderately satisfied351.8
3) A little dissatisfied70.4
4) Very dissatisfied30.2
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Yes321.6
2) No482.4
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
977) How many months? (JB3YA183)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
2) 240.2
3) 330.2
4) 420.1
5) 520.1
6) 640.2
8) 820.1
9) 910.1
10) 1010.1
11) 1110.1
12) 1270.4
16) 1610.1
22) 2210.1
24) 2410.1
36) 3610.1
97) Inapplicable196698.4
Missing35
Total1998100.0
978) Did you have a reduction in pay? (JOB3YB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes191.0
2) No593.0
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused30.2
Missing35
Total1998100.0
979) Did you go to work for a different employer? (JOB3YC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes311.6
2) No492.5
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
980) Did you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (JOB3YD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes351.8
2) No452.3
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
981) Did you start school or training program to increase your job skills? (JOB3YE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes251.3
2) No552.8
7) Inapplicable191795.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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-time211.1
2) Full-time321.6
3) Not work90.5
7) Inapplicable193696.9
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Excellent522.6
2) Good351.8
3) Fair90.5
4) Poor10.1
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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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) Yes30.2
2) No944.7
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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985) In the last three years has there been a decline in your eyesight? (HLT3YA83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes301.5
2) No673.4
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
986) In the last three years has there been a decline in your hearing? (HLT3YB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70.4
2) No904.5
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
987) In the last three years has there been a decline in your teeth? (HLT3YC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes180.9
2) No794.0
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
988) In the last three years has there been a decline in your energy? (HLT3YD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes201.0
2) No773.9
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
989) In the last three years has there been a decline in your hair condition? (HLT3YE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes130.7
2) No844.2
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
990) In the last three years has there been a decline in your skin condition? (HLT3YF83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.3
2) No914.6
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
991) In the last three years has there been a decline in your body shape? (HLT3YG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes301.5
2) No673.4
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
992) In the last three years have you gained weight? (HLT3YH83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271.4
2) No703.5
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
993) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (MTHLT83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes854.3
2) No120.6
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Yes341.7
2) No512.6
7) Inapplicable191395.7
Missing35
Total1998100.0
995) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (MTHTA183)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes160.8
2) No180.9
7) Inapplicable196498.3
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Often150.8
2) Sometimes402.0
3) Never422.1
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Often180.9
2) Sometimes482.4
3) Never311.6
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
998) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? (BTHC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often20.1
2) Sometimes180.9
3) Never773.9
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
999) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (BTHD83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often241.2
2) Sometimes542.7
3) Never191.0
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
1000) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (BTHE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often221.1
2) Sometimes502.5
3) Never251.3
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Often70.4
2) Sometimes572.9
3) Never331.7
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
1002) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (BTHG83)
 TOTAL%
1) Often100.5
2) Sometimes381.9
3) Never492.5
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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 spirits160.8
2) Good spirits623.1
3) Low spirits160.8
4) Very low spirits30.2
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
1004) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (FAMINC83)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more562.8
2) Less than $20,000402.0
7) Inapplicable190095.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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-$24,999170.9
2) $25,000-$29,999110.6
3) $30,000-$39,99980.4
4) $40,000-$49,999100.5
5) $50,000-$59,99930.2
6) $60,000 or More70.4
7) Inapplicable194297.2
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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 $5,00030.2
2) $5,000-$9,99990.5
3) $10,000-$14,999120.6
4) $15,000-$19,999150.8
7) Inapplicable195898.0
8) Don't know10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Yes170.9
2) No804.0
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
1008) IF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED, ASK: Have you received any income from alimony or child support since the fall of 1980? (INCDIV83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes301.5
2) No572.9
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
1009) IF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED, ASK: Are you making regular alimony or child support payments? (INCDVP83)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes221.1
2) No653.3
7) Inapplicable191195.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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) 10020.1
120) 12010.1
130) 13010.1
160) 16020.1
200) 20010.1
240) 24020.1
250) 25010.1
285) 28510.1
300) 30030.2
420) 42010.1
500) 50030.2
600) 60010.1
1200) 120010.1
2100) 210010.1
9997) Inapplicable197798.9
9999) Refused10.1
Missing34
Total1999100.0
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 better402.0
2) Getting worse271.4
3) Stayed the same281.4
7) Inapplicable190095.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
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) Yes301.5
2) No663.3
7) Inapplicable190095.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing35
Total1998100.0
1013) What is their approximate value? (INCPRA83)
 TOTAL%
1500) 150010.1
5000) 500010.1
7000) 700030.2
8000) 800010.1
10000) 1000020.1
12000) 1200010.1
18000) 1800010.1
20000) 2000010.1
25000) 2500020.1
30000) 3000010.1
40000) 4000010.1
45000) 4500010.1
95000) 9500010.1
100000) 10000010.1
150000) 15000010.1
200000) 20000030.2
575000) 57500010.1
999997) Inapplicable196898.5
999998) Don't know50.3
999999) Refused10.1
Missing36
Total1997100.0
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 freely154496.9
2) Concerned342.1
9) Refused150.9
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1015) Rate respondent's ability to understand the questions (UNDQUE83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very high46429.1
2) Above average62439.2
3) Average40825.6
4) Below average513.2
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused130.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1016) Overall, how great was respondent's interest in the interview? (INTRST83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very high49931.3
2) Above average50631.8
3) Average49030.8
4) Below average533.3
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1017) How suspicious did respondent seem to be about the study before the interview? (SUSPC83)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all143089.8
2) Somewhat805.0
3) Very suspicious372.3
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1018) How would you assess the reliability of the data obtained? (RELIAB83)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent78649.3
2) Good64640.6
3) Fair1006.3
4) Poor140.9
5) Worthless20.1
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1019) How would you assess the degree of cooperation given by respondent? (COOPER83)
 TOTAL%
1) Very cooperative103965.2
2) Cooperative41526.1
3) Neutral684.3
4) Reluctant251.6
5) Hostile10.1
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
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 hearing140187.9
2) Poor phone connection684.3
3) Respondent was talking softly795.0
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1021) Did you have trouble understanding the respondent because of a language problem? (LANGTR83)
 TOTAL%
1) No149293.7
2) Somewhat523.3
3) Great deal of difficulty40.3
7) Inapplicable311.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused120.8
Missing440
Total1593100.0
1022) Offspring under 18 in household (CHILD83)
 TOTAL%
0) 048724.0
1) 140119.7
2) 246222.7
3) 31788.8
4) 4502.5
5) 5100.5
6) 640.2
7) 710.0
9) Missing44021.6
Total2033100.0
1023) Family income in 1983 (INCOM83)
 TOTAL%
2500) 250090.4
7500) 7500422.1
12500) 12500753.7
17500) 175001155.7
22500) 2250025812.7
27500) 2750028213.9
35000) 3500033416.4
45000) 4500020810.2
55000) 55000974.8
65000) 650001437.0
99999) Missing47023.1
Total2033100.0
1024) Wife's income in 1983 (WIFEIN83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total230110.41280.73
1025) Sex role attitudes scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SEXROL83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203333.8534.55
1026) Spousal interaction scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (NTRACT83)
 TOTAL%
5) 510.0
6) 640.2
7) 790.4
8) 8140.7
9) 9241.2
10) 10502.5
11) 11613.0
12) 121075.3
13) 131095.4
14) 141879.2
15) 151628.0
16) 1621310.5
17) 171457.1
18) 1822210.9
19) 19793.9
20) 201004.9
99) Missing54626.9
Total2033100.0
1027) Spousal disagreement scale 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SPSDIS83)
 TOTAL%
0) 0120.7
1) 125615.7
2) 220.1
3) 349230.2
4) 41479.0
5) 524214.9
6) 61458.9
7) 7563.4
8) 8382.3
9) 9633.9
10) 10181.1
12) 1260.4
99) Missing1519.3
Missing405
Total1628100.0
1028) Marital instability index 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MI83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162815.1629.61
1029) Marital Instability 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (LOGRMI83)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14640.310.38
1030) Marital Problems in 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPRB83)
 TOTAL%
0) 040720.1
1) 124111.9
2) 21979.7
3) 31758.6
4) 41326.5
5) 51015.0
6) 6934.6
7) 7452.2
8) 8371.8
9) 9231.1
10) 1070.3
11) 11100.5
99) Missing55827.5
Missing7
Total2026100.0
1031) Marital Happiness 1983 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHP183)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total145027.894.18
1032) Divorced between 1980 and 1983 (DIVORC83)
 TOTAL%
0) 0162479.9
1) 11185.8
9) Missing29114.3
Total2033100.0
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 given1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1034) Record respondent's sex (SEX88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male52138.9
2) Female82061.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1035) Are you married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTSTS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Married131591.6
3) Divorced805.6
4) Widowed211.5
5) Separated171.2
6) Married, living apart20.1
Missing598
Total1435100.0
1036) What was your age on your last birthday? (AGE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134143.199.14
1037) How many years of schooling have you completed? (SCHOOL88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134113.922.73
1038) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME288)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified433.2
1) Name given129896.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1039) Is this person male or female? (SEX288)
 TOTAL%
1) Male77858.0
2) Female52038.8
97) Inapplicable433.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1040) How is this person related to you? (REL288)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent122191.1
2) Child/stepchild of respondent574.3
3) Parent of respondent30.2
4) Grandchild of respondent10.1
5) Other relative40.3
6) Non-relative100.7
7) Other20.1
97) Inapplicable433.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1041) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE288)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134172.97168.61
1042) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST288)
 TOTAL%
1) Married122591.3
2) Never married352.6
3) Divorced70.5
4) Widowed30.2
5) Separated30.2
7) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable675.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1043) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL288)
 TOTAL%
4) 410.1
6) 670.5
8) 8231.7
9) 9171.3
10) 10392.9
11) 11372.8
12) 1243832.7
13) 13856.3
14) 1416512.3
15) 15806.0
16) 1620115.0
17) 17392.9
18) 18695.1
19) 19251.9
20) 20302.2
21) 2130.2
22) 2240.3
23) 2310.1
24) 2420.1
25) 2510.1
26) 2630.2
29) Don't know30.2
30) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable675.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1044) What is the first name of the third person? (NAME388)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified39329.3
1) Name given94870.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1045) Is this person male or female? (SEX388)
 TOTAL%
1) Male49136.6
2) Female45433.9
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable39329.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1046) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL388)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent50.4
2) Child/stepchild of respondent91968.5
3) Parent of respondent50.4
4) Grandchild of respondent40.3
5) Other relative80.6
6) Non-relative40.3
7) Other10.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable39329.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1047) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE388)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341302.80447.20
1048) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST388)
 TOTAL%
1) Married201.5
2) Never married44933.5
3) Divorced141.0
4) Widowed50.4
5) Separated10.1
8) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable85163.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1049) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL388)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
6) 620.1
7) 720.1
8) 8191.4
9) 9574.3
10) 10604.5
11) 11806.0
12) 121239.2
13) 13483.6
14) 14423.1
15) 15161.2
16) 16282.1
17) 1730.2
18) 1850.4
19) 1910.1
29) Don't know20.1
30) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable85163.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1050) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME488)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified67850.6
1) Name given66349.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1051) Is this person male or female? (SEX488)
 TOTAL%
1) Male33424.9
2) Female32624.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable67850.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1052) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL488)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent70.5
2) Child/stepchild of respondent63047.0
3) Parent of respondent10.1
4) Grandchild of respondent70.5
5) Other relative100.7
6) Non-relative50.4
7) Other20.1
9) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable67850.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1053) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE488)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341509.56493.14
1054) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST488)
 TOTAL%
1) Married100.7
2) Never married16512.3
3) Divorced70.5
4) Widowed10.1
8) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable115786.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1055) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL488)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
7) 710.1
8) 8110.8
9) 9322.4
10) 10332.5
11) 11261.9
12) 12382.8
13) 13131.0
14) 14131.0
15) 1550.4
16) 1650.4
18) 1820.1
29) Don't know30.2
30) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable115786.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1056) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME588)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified107279.9
1) Name given26920.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1057) Is this person male or female? (SEX588)
 TOTAL%
1) Male13610.1
2) Female1319.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable107279.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1058) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL588)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent50.4
2) Child/stepchild of respondent24518.3
3) Parent of respondent20.1
4) Grandchild of respondent60.4
5) Other relative40.3
6) Non-relative20.1
7) Other20.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable107279.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1059) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE588)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341799.01395.43
1060) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST588)
 TOTAL%
1) Married50.4
2) Never married352.6
3) Divorced40.3
4) Widowed20.1
7) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable129496.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1061) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL588)
 TOTAL%
8) 810.1
9) 960.4
10) 1070.5
11) 1180.6
12) 12141.0
13) 1340.3
14) 1440.3
16) 1620.1
29) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable129496.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1062) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME688)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified125593.6
1) Name given866.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1063) Is this person male or female? (SEX688)
 TOTAL%
1) Male403.0
2) Female453.4
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable125593.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1064) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL688)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/stepchild of respondent685.1
3) Parent of respondent10.1
4) Grandchild of respondent80.6
5) Other relative50.4
6) Non-relative20.1
7) Other10.1
9) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable125593.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1065) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE688)
 TOTAL%
0) 050.4
1) 130.2
2) 2100.7
3) 360.4
4) 460.4
5) 530.2
6) 690.7
7) 740.3
8) 860.4
9) 9100.7
10) 1020.1
12) 1220.1
13) 1330.2
14) 1430.2
15) 1550.4
17) 1720.1
18) 1810.1
26) 2610.1
27) 2710.1
51) 5110.1
60) 6010.1
70) 7010.1
73) 7310.1
997) Inapplicable125593.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1066) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST688)
 TOTAL%
1) Married30.2
2) Never married90.7
4) Widowed20.1
97) Inapplicable132799.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1067) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL688)
 TOTAL%
7) 710.1
8) 830.2
9) 930.2
10) 1020.1
11) 1110.1
12) 1210.1
14) 1410.1
29) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable132799.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1068) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME788)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified131698.1
1) Name given251.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1069) Is this person male or female? (SEX788)
 TOTAL%
1) Male100.7
2) Female151.1
97) Inapplicable131698.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1070) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL788)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/stepchild of respondent161.2
3) Parent of respondent20.1
4) Grandchild of respondent50.4
7) Other20.1
97) Inapplicable131698.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1071) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE788)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
2) 210.1
3) 320.1
4) 440.3
5) 540.3
6) 610.1
7) 730.2
11) 1120.1
12) 1210.1
14) 1420.1
15) 1510.1
22) 2210.1
60) 6010.1
70) 7010.1
997) Inapplicable131698.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1072) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST788)
 TOTAL%
1) Married10.1
2) Never married20.1
4) Widowed10.1
97) Inapplicable133799.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1073) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL788)
 TOTAL%
8) 810.1
9) 910.1
16) 1610.1
29) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable133799.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1074) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME888)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified133499.5
1) Name given70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1075) Is this person male or female? (SEX888)
 TOTAL%
1) Male60.4
2) Female10.1
97) Inapplicable133499.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1076) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL888)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent30.2
4) Grandchild of respondent20.1
7) Other20.1
97) Inapplicable133499.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1077) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE888)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.1
2) 210.1
3) 310.1
5) 520.1
20) 2010.1
997) Inapplicable133499.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1078) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST888)
 TOTAL%
2) Never married10.1
97) Inapplicable134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1079) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL888)
 TOTAL%
13) 1310.1
97) Inapplicable134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1080) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME988)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified134099.9
1) Name given10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1081) Is this person male or female? (SEX988)
 TOTAL%
2) Female10.1
97) Inapplicable134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1082) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL988)
 TOTAL%
7) Other10.1
97) Inapplicable134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1083) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE988)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
997) Inapplicable134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1084) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRTST988)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1085) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHOL988)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1086) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME1088)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13410.000.00
1087) Is this person male or female? (SEX1088)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1088) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL1088)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1089) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE1088)
 TOTAL%
997) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1090) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MRST1088)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1091) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (SCHL1088)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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) Yes133699.6
8) No50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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) Married135794.6
2) Divorced from the (husband/wife) you had in 1980 and remarried120.8
3) Divorced342.4
4) Widowed since 1980 and remarried10.1
5) Widowed100.7
6) Separated211.5
Missing598
Total1435100.0
1094) Have you divorced since we last interviewed you? (DIVC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes886.1
2) No134793.9
Missing598
Total1435100.0
1095) How many months ago did you divorce? (DIVCMN88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134149.676.37
1096) Have you been widowed since we last interviewed you? (WIDOW88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes141.0
2) No142199.0
4) Refused10.1
Missing597
Total1436100.0
1097) How many months ago were you widowed? (WIDOWB88)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.1
7) 710.1
16) 1610.1
18) 1820.1
23) 2320.1
25) 2510.1
27) 2710.1
29) 2910.1
32) 3210.1
34) 3410.1
48) 4810.1
51) Inapplicable132899.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1098) Have you remarried since we interviewed you last? (REMARR88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes463.2
2) No138896.7
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
Missing597
Total1436100.0
1099) How many months ago did you remarry? (REMARB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134150.145.42
1100) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1983. (CHANG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Changes58343.5
2) No Changes75756.5
4) Refused10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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) Divorced735.4
2) Spouse left, separation100.7
3) Spouse died100.7
4) Respondent remarried161.2
5) Respondent living with someone10.1
6) Child born14310.5
7) Stepchild added20.1
8) Foster or adopted child added40.3
9) Child left to live with other parent30.2
10) Child moved out24117.7
11) Child moved back231.7
12) Other relatives moved in60.4
13) Other relatives moved out90.7
14) Friends moved in40.3
15) Friends moved out40.3
16) Other433.2
18) Refused10.1
19) None/No other75955.7
25) Added child, unknown100.7
Missing671
Total1362100.0
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) Divorced10.1
2) Spouse left, separation30.2
3) Spouse died20.1
4) Respondent remarried241.8
5) Respondent living with someone60.4
6) Child born241.8
7) Stepchild added60.4
8) Foster or adopted child added10.1
9) Child left to live with other parent80.6
10) Child moved out614.5
11) Child moved back60.4
12) Other relatives moved in120.9
13) Other relatives moved out70.5
14) Friends moved in20.1
15) Friends moved out20.1
16) Other151.1
19) None/No other116686.6
25) Added child, unknown10.1
Missing686
Total1347100.0
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 died10.1
4) Respondent remarried10.1
5) Respondent living with someone10.1
6) Child born60.4
7) Stepchild added70.5
9) Child left to live with other parent40.3
10) Child moved out201.5
11) Child moved back20.1
12) Other relatives moved in10.1
14) Friends moved in10.1
15) Friends moved out10.1
16) Other30.2
17) Don't know10.1
19) None/No other129296.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 added10.1
9) Child left to live with other parent10.1
10) Child moved out70.5
11) Child moved back10.1
12) Other relatives moved in20.1
14) Friends moved in10.1
19) None/No other132899.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 parent10.1
10) Child moved out10.1
14) Friends moved in20.1
19) None/No other133799.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 parent10.1
10) Child moved out10.1
19) None/No other133999.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 out10.1
19) None/No other134099.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 other1341100.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 changes128295.6
1) Other changes594.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1118) Which child moved back? (KIDBK88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1332.5
97) Inapplicable130897.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1119) Why did this child move back? (KIDBKB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1332.5
97) Inapplicable130897.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1120) Which relative(s) moved in? (RELIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1241.8
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1121) Why did this/these relative(s) move in? (RELINB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1241.8
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1122) Which relative(s) moved out? (RLOUT88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1181.3
97) Inapplicable132398.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1123) Why did this/these relative(s) move out? (RLOUTB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1181.3
97) Inapplicable132398.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1124) Which friend(s) moved in? (FRDIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) 190.7
97) Inapplicable133299.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1125) Why did this/these friend(s) move in? (FRDINB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 190.7
97) Inapplicable133299.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1126) Which friend(s) moved out? (FROUT88)
 TOTAL%
1) 170.5
97) Inapplicable133499.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1127) Why did this/these friend(s) move out? (FROUTB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 170.5
97) Inapplicable133499.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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) Yes57843.1
97) Inapplicable76356.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 Incorrect70.5
2) 1983 Household Information Correct133299.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1130) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1983, when we last interviewed you? (MOVE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56437.0
2) No95962.8
4) Refused30.2
Missing507
Total1526100.0
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) 128821.5
2) 2896.6
3) 3211.6
4) 4110.8
5) 540.3
6) 630.2
7) 730.2
98) Don't know10.1
99) Refused20.1
997) Inapplicable91968.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 City32724.4
2) Farm171.3
3) Open country, non-farm795.9
97) Inapplicable91868.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1133) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1983? (LOCATC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17413.0
2) No24818.5
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable91868.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1134) What type of housing do you now live in? (READ LIST) (HSTYPE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling32123.9
2) Duplex251.9
3) Townhouse, row house231.7
4) Apartment241.8
5) Mobile Home221.6
6) Other80.6
97) Inapplicable91868.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 Quality1007.5
2) Worse Quality433.2
3) Better Quality27920.8
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable91868.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1136) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children do you have? (CHILD88)
 TOTAL%
1) 116612.4
2) 253439.8
3) 331323.3
4) 414310.7
5) 5564.2
6) 6292.2
7) 760.4
8) 880.6
9) 910.1
10) 1030.2
11) 1110.1
25) None/No children785.8
27) Refused30.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1137) Do you have children who aren't living with you? (KIDAWA88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58543.6
2) No67350.2
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable816.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1138) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KIDNME88)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified75856.5
1) Name given58343.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1139) Age of child (KIDAGE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341573.86481.24
1140) Is this child male or female? (KIDGND88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male28020.9
2) Female30222.5
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable75856.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1141) How many miles away does this child live? (KIDMLE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134158,143.7649,152.13
1142) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KIDCNT88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13415,718.734,941.28
1143) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEB88)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified92669.1
1) Name given41530.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1144) Age of child (KDAGEB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341696.71448.75
1145) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male21215.8
2) Female20115.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) 9792669.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1146) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134170,201.0945,582.03
1147) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13416,944.934,601.05
1148) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEC88)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified112583.9
1) Name given21616.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1149) Age of child (KDAGEC88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341840.64356.99
1150) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male947.0
2) Female1219.0
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable112583.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1151) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEC88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134184,567.4336,030.66
1152) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTC88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13418,425.463,638.24
1153) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMED88)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified123792.2
1) Name given1047.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1154) Age of child (KDAGED88)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.1
10) 1020.1
16) 1610.1
18) 1810.1
19) 1930.2
20) 2050.4
21) 2140.3
22) 2290.7
23) 23100.7
24) 2450.4
25) 2570.5
26) 2640.3
27) 27100.7
28) 2890.7
29) 2970.5
30) 3070.5
31) 3160.4
32) 3210.1
33) 3310.1
34) 3440.3
35) 3550.4
36) 3610.1
99) Refused10.1
997) Inapplicable123792.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1155) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male463.4
2) Female574.3
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable123792.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1156) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLED88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134192,795.2525,802.38
1157) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTD88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1493.7
2) 2110.8
3) 360.4
4) 460.4
6) 610.1
7) 790.7
14) 1450.4
21) 2120.1
30) 3030.2
60) 6020.1
90) 9020.1
180) 18010.1
270) 27010.1
368) 36810.1
9997) Inapplicable123792.2
9998) Don't know30.2
9999) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1158) Name of child (who does not live at home)? (KDNMEE88)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified129996.9
1) Name given423.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1159) Age of child (KDAGEE88)
 TOTAL%
12) 1210.1
18) 1810.1
20) 2020.1
21) 2130.2
22) 2230.2
23) 2330.2
24) 2440.3
25) 2530.2
26) 2640.3
27) 2740.3
28) 2830.2
29) 2920.1
30) 3030.2
31) 3120.1
32) 3210.1
33) 3320.1
37) 3710.1
997) Inapplicable129996.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1160) Is this child male or female? (KDGNDE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Male221.6
2) Female201.5
97) Inapplicable129996.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1161) How many miles away does this child live? (KDMLEE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134196,902.0817,237.86
1162) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (KDCNTE88)
 TOTAL%
1) 1191.4
2) 240.3
3) 320.1
4) 430.2
6) 610.1
7) 740.3
10) 1030.2
14) 1410.1
21) 2110.1
30) 3010.1
190) 19010.1
220) 22010.1
9997) Inapplicable129996.9
9998) Don't know10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 Lot292.2
2) Quite a bit1098.1
3) A little19914.8
4) Hardly any23817.7
5) Don't know60.4
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable75656.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 forward24418.2
2) Unhappy1309.7
3) Both advantages and disadvantages40430.1
4) Don't know181.3
5) Refused90.7
97) Inapplicable53640.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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) Happy15411.5
2) Somewhat reluctant30022.4
3) Discourage1047.8
4) Don't know181.3
5) Refused70.5
97) Inapplicable75856.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 agree1319.8
2) Agree87965.5
3) Disagree26820.0
4) Strongly disagree282.1
5) Don't know332.5
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1167) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (BREAK88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18713.9
2) Agree75756.5
3) Disagree34425.7
4) Strongly disagree272.0
5) Don't know241.8
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1168) This is the dreariest time of my life. (DREAR88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.2
2) Agree1088.1
3) Disagree75256.1
4) Strongly disagree45734.1
5) Don't know60.4
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1169) These are the best years of my life. (BEST88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16912.6
2) Agree78858.8
3) Disagree32424.2
4) Strongly disagree292.2
5) Don't know292.2
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1170) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (BORNG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree110.8
2) Agree1269.4
3) Disagree87165.0
4) Strongly disagree32424.2
5) Don't know70.5
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1171) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (INTRST88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21716.2
2) Agree92569.0
3) Disagree18013.4
4) Strongly disagree60.4
5) Don't know110.8
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1172) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (SATIF88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20115.0
2) Agree97973.0
3) Disagree13910.4
4) Strongly disagree141.0
5) Don't know60.4
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1173) When I think back over my life, I didn't get most of the important things I wanted. (IMPTHG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree131.0
2) Agree18313.6
3) Disagree92268.8
4) Strongly disagree21315.9
5) Don't know80.6
6) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1174) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (DOWN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree100.7
2) Agree13410.0
3) Disagree94270.2
4) Strongly disagree23817.7
5) Don't know90.7
6) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1175) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (EXPECT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1098.1
2) Agree97472.6
3) Disagree21716.2
4) Strongly disagree151.1
5) Don't know171.3
6) Refused90.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1176) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (AVGLOT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree352.6
2) Agree50637.7
3) Disagree68551.1
4) Strongly disagree423.1
5) Don't know654.8
6) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1177) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I want to do. (TIME88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19314.4
2) Agree95771.4
3) Disagree15311.4
4) Strongly disagree131.0
5) Don't know161.2
6) Refused90.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 agree261.9
2) Agree24518.3
3) Disagree91868.5
4) Strongly disagree1309.7
5) Don't know141.0
6) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 age17212.8
2) Young for age70652.6
3) Same as others39229.2
4) Old for age493.7
5) Very old for age70.5
6) Don't Know70.5
7) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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 deal28421.2
2) Quite a bit38428.6
3) Some43232.2
4) A little15711.7
5) None725.4
6) Don't Know40.3
7) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1181) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your job or career? (JOBSTS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal45734.1
2) Quite a bit39929.8
3) Some26519.8
4) A little644.8
5) None1047.8
6) Don't Know443.3
7) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1182) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your house or apartment? (HOUSE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal55241.2
2) Quite a bit46634.8
3) Some25118.7
4) A little534.0
5) None141.0
7) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1183) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your friends? (FRIEND88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal58443.5
2) Quite a bit46534.7
3) Some24918.6
4) A little322.4
5) None50.4
6) Don't Know10.1
7) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1184) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your hobbies or leisure activities? (HOBBY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal53439.8
2) Quite a bit43032.1
3) Some26219.5
4) A little685.1
5) None392.9
6) Don't Know30.2
7) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1185) How much satisfaction do you get from -- Your marriage? (MARRY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal73654.9
2) Quite a bit34926.0
3) Some1057.8
4) A little161.2
5) None100.7
6) Don't Know10.1
7) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1198.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1186) How much satisfaction do you get from --Your children? (CHILDR88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal85363.6
2) Quite a bit29121.7
3) Some836.2
4) A little201.5
5) None70.5
6) Don't Know10.1
7) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable826.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1187) How much satisfaction do you get from --The rest of your family? (FAMILY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal49837.1
2) Quite a bit40930.5
3) Some33124.7
4) A little664.9
5) None272.0
6) Don't Know40.3
7) Refused60.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1188) 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? (HAPPY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy56842.4
2) Pretty happy71653.4
3) Not too happy554.1
5) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1189) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (RELIG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much44132.9
2) Quite a bit32824.5
3) Some33625.1
4) A little1219.0
5) Not at all1118.3
6) Don't Know20.1
7) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1190) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (ATTEND88)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly60645.2
2) Once a month20415.2
3) Less than monthly19314.4
4) Never33124.7
5) Don't Know40.3
6) Refused30.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1191) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (CHURCH88)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily151.1
2) Weekly20315.1
3) Monthly28321.1
4) Less than once a month34525.7
5) Never48836.4
6) Don't Know20.1
7) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1192) How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (ATTD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly45033.6
2) Once a month15111.3
3) Less than monthly23717.7
4) Never37728.1
5) Don't Know20.1
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1198.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1193) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (PRAY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily67150.0
2) Weekly29722.1
3) Monthly926.9
4) Less than once a month1078.0
5) Never16412.2
6) Don't Know60.4
7) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1194) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELGTV88)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily785.8
2) Weekly19414.5
3) Monthly1057.8
4) Less than once a month26219.5
5) Never70052.2
7) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1195) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (BIBLE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily22716.9
2) Weekly32424.2
3) Monthly16312.2
4) Less than once a month30622.8
5) Never31823.7
6) Don't Know10.1
7) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable10.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1196) How religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (SPOUSR88)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious775.7
2) More religious25519.0
3) About the same65648.9
4) Less religious17212.8
5) Much less religious513.8
6) Don't Know80.6
7) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1198.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1197) Which is more important to you - routine and stability or variety and excitement? (ROUT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Routine80359.9
2) Variety48336.0
3) Don't Know503.7
4) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1198) When they receive extra money, people have different ideas about what to do with it. Some prefer to spend it now and enjoy it, while others put it in savings and enjoy a sense of security. Are you generally a spender or saver? (MONEY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Spender60244.9
2) Saver66849.8
3) Don't Know664.9
4) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1199) Some people feel more comfortable when they know just what the future will bring whereas others find that dull and depressing. How about you? Is knowing what will happen each day important to you or do you prefer having things a little less certain? (FUTURE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Know what will happen66149.3
2) Less certain62446.5
3) Don't Know513.8
4) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1200) If you won $5,000 and had only two choices in how to spend it, would you be more likely to invest in something for your home or spend it on a vacation? (WON5K88)
 TOTAL%
1) Home86164.2
2) Vacation44933.5
3) Don't Know292.2
4) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1201) If you were offered a job that you know would provide a modest but adequate income for the rest of your life and, at the same time, a job that paid much more but its long-term prospects were still unknown, which would you take? (JOBSEC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Low pay - secure71453.2
2) High pay - uncertain56842.4
3) Don't Know554.1
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1202) Imagine you were unmarried and dating two people who indicated they were interested in marrying you. One you found exciting to be with and you always had a great time, but you were uncertain how you would get along after several years of marriage. The other was not nearly as exciting, but you were fairly certain you would get along for many years. Which would you choose? (MATESC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Excitement27920.8
2) Steady97572.7
3) Don't Know795.9
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1203) You have a chance to take a job in another community which is exactly the type of work you have been looking for. Or you may remain in your present job which is not quite what you want, but you would remain in a community that you enjoy very much. Your family says either is okay. What would you do? (JOBCHN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Move60144.8
2) Stay69651.9
3) Don't know372.8
4) Refused70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1204) Some people who are about to try something new look forward to it while others are uneasy. Do you look forward to new things or are you uneasy? (NEWTHN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Look forward101976.0
2) Uneasy29421.9
3) Don't know241.8
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1205) Some people are more at ease when they know things are going to be the same while others are more satisfied when they know each day is going to be different. Do you prefer things to be the same each day or do you look forward to new things? (EASEKN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Same25118.7
2) New105078.3
3) Don't know362.7
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1206) I am now going to read 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. (ROLEA88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28020.9
2) Agree63347.2
3) Disagree32824.5
4) Strongly disagree876.5
5) Don't know100.7
6) Refused30.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1207) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROLEB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree725.4
2) Agree24618.3
3) Disagree81060.4
4) Strongly disagree18713.9
5) Don't know211.6
6) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1208) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (ROLEC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13610.1
2) Agree94870.7
3) Disagree20815.5
4) Strongly disagree332.5
5) Don't know120.9
6) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1209) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (ROLED88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50537.7
2) Agree77457.7
3) Disagree483.6
4) Strongly disagree80.6
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1210) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (ROLEE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree352.6
2) Agree35726.6
3) Disagree78158.2
4) Strongly disagree1279.5
5) Don't know362.7
6) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1211) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (ROLEF88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19914.8
2) Agree66149.3
3) Disagree36727.4
4) Strongly disagree846.3
5) Don't know261.9
6) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1212) 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. (ROLEG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree332.5
2) Agree34325.6
3) Disagree76557.0
4) Strongly disagree17613.1
5) Don't know181.3
6) Refused60.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1213) Now I'm going to make some statements about marriage. I would like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement. (Read responses as required.) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (MARRYA88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32224.0
2) Agree74455.5
3) Disagree22116.5
4) Strongly disagree211.6
5) Don't know282.1
6) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1214) It's okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (MARRYB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree100.7
2) Agree997.4
3) Disagree72454.0
4) Strongly disagree50237.4
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1215) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (MARRYC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1078.0
2) Agree77257.6
3) Disagree34225.5
4) Strongly disagree251.9
5) Don't know886.6
6) Refused70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1216) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (MARRYD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree826.1
2) Agree71153.0
3) Disagree41631.0
4) Strongly disagree141.0
5) Don't know1138.4
6) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1217) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (MARRYE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree362.7
2) Agree29321.8
3) Disagree84863.2
4) Strongly disagree1118.3
5) Don't know473.5
6) Refused60.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1218) In marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (MARRYF88)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree765.7
2) Agree75856.5
3) Disagree36727.4
4) Strongly disagree251.9
5) Don't know1098.1
6) Refused60.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1219) Is your mother still living? (MOMLIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes97472.6
2) No36026.8
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1220) Is your father still living? (DADLIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes66649.7
2) No66849.8
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1221) Are your parents still married to each other? (PARMAR88)
 TOTAL%
1) No, Divorced896.6
2) No, Separated60.4
3) Yes48135.9
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable76457.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1222) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (MOMMLE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134128,369.1344,740.04
1223) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (MOMTLK88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13412,766.074,465.47
1224) How many miles away from you does your father live? (DADMLE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total133651,324.1449,800.92
1225) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (DADTLK88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13415,144.934,979.33
1226) Would you say obligation to your parent(s) takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (OBLIG88)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot141.0
2) Quite a lot705.2
3) A little22716.9
4) Hardly any26719.9
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable75856.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1227) Would you say obligation to your parent(s) takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (OBLIG288)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot342.5
2) Quite a lot14310.7
3) A little40630.3
4) Hardly any47335.3
5) Don't know30.2
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable27720.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1228) Were your parents ever divorced or separated? (PRTDIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes - Divorced936.9
2) Yes - Separated251.9
3) No63747.5
5) Refused60.4
97) Inapplicable58043.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1229) How old were you when your parents divorced or separated? (AGEDIV88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341840.97359.25
1230) After the divorce or separation, who did you generally live with? (LIVDIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) Lived with mother mostly1108.2
2) Lived with father mostly231.7
3) Joint custody20.1
4) Did not live with either parent171.3
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1231) After the (divorce or separation), did you see more or less of your mother than before? (MOMDIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) More382.8
2) Less523.9
3) Same624.6
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1232) Were you and your mother more or less close after the (divorce/separation)? (MOMDV88)
 TOTAL%
1) More624.6
2) Less403.0
3) Same443.3
4) Don't know70.5
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1233) After the (divorce/separation), did you see more or less of your father than before? (DADDIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) More221.6
2) Less1168.7
3) Same141.0
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1234) Were you and your father more or less close? (DADDV88)
 TOTAL%
1) More322.4
2) Less967.2
3) Same221.6
4) Don't know30.2
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1235) Did your mother remarry? (MOMRM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes977.2
2) No534.0
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable118888.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1236) How old were you when she remarried? (MOMRM288)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341925.80255.07
1237) Did you see more or less of your mother after she remarried? (MOMRM388)
 TOTAL%
1) More201.5
2) Less171.3
3) Same604.5
97) Inapplicable124492.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1238) Did you feel more or less close to your mother? (MOMRM488)
 TOTAL%
1) More251.9
2) Less201.5
3) Same513.8
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable124492.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1239) Did your stepfather bring any children into the marriage? (MOMRM588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes282.1
2) No675.0
3) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable124492.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1240) Are your mother and stepfather still married to each other? (MOMRM688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes362.7
2) Yes, but separated10.1
3) No, divorced211.6
4) No, one of them died382.8
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable124492.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1241) Did your father remarry? (DADRM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes987.3
2) No513.8
3) Don't know90.7
97) Inapplicable118388.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1242) How old were you when he remarried? (DADRM288)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341926.52252.61
1243) Did you see more or less of your father after he remarried? (DADRM388)
 TOTAL%
1) More251.9
2) Less413.1
3) Same322.4
97) Inapplicable124392.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1244) Did you feel more or less close to your father after he remarried? (DADRM488)
 TOTAL%
1) More161.2
2) Less413.1
3) Same403.0
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable124392.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1245) Are your father and stepmother still married to each other? (DADRM588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes403.0
3) No, divorced110.8
4) No, one of them died423.1
5) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable124392.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1246) Is your (husband's/wife's) mother still living? (SPMOM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86364.4
2) No35426.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1208.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1247) Is your (husband's/wife's) father still living? (SPDAD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59744.5
2) No61645.9
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1208.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1248) Are your (husband's/wife's) parents still married to each other? (SPDIV88)
 TOTAL%
1) No, Divorced755.6
2) No, Separated70.5
3) Yes43032.1
97) Inapplicable82961.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1249) How many miles away from you does your spouse's mother live? (SMMILE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134138,283.3794,309.67
1250) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your spouse's mother? (SMOMLT88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13413,597.294,788.50
1251) How many miles away from you does your spouse's father live? (SDMILE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total133955,588.9750,152.87
1252) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your spouse's father? (SDADLT88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13415,614.474,949.00
1253) Would you say obligation to your (husband's/wife's) parent(s) takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (SPOBLG88)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot151.1
2) Quite a lot836.2
3) A little36727.4
4) Hardly any47835.6
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused60.4
97) Inapplicable39029.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1254) Now I want to ask about your relationships with relatives who don't live with you, such as parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (CLOSE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes117387.5
2) No16312.2
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1255) How many would that be? (CLOSEB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341131.55327.85
1256) How many of these live within an hour's drive of you? (CLOSEC88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341138.37340.42
1257) How many of these relatives do you regularly get a letter from, or talk with at least once a month or more? (CLOSED88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341139.28340.07
1258) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (CLOSEE88)
 TOTAL%
0) 0644.8
1) 121716.2
2) 225919.3
3) 314610.9
4) 414110.5
5) 5856.3
6) 6775.7
7) 7282.1
8) 8272.0
9) 920.1
10) 10544.0
11) 1140.3
12) 12191.4
14) 1430.2
15) 15120.9
16) 1610.1
17) 1720.1
20) 2090.7
22) 2210.1
25) 2540.3
30) 3020.1
58) 5810.1
98) Don't know10.1
997) Inapplicable18213.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1259) Would you say obligation to your relatives takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RLOBLG88)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot251.9
2) Quite a lot1269.4
3) A little46134.4
4) Hardly any55741.5
5) Don't know30.2
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable16812.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1260) Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (FRD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes119689.2
2) No13810.3
4) Refused70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1261) How many very close friends would that be? (FRDB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341114.11310.02
1262) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (FRDC88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341118.08316.73
1263) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk about problems you may have in your family? (FRDD88)
 TOTAL%
0) 0433.2
1) 118413.7
2) 231423.4
3) 321616.1
4) 415911.9
5) 5916.8
6) 6826.1
7) 780.6
8) 8201.5
9) 910.1
10) 10282.1
12) 12171.3
15) 1520.1
16) 1620.1
18) 1810.1
20) 2090.7
25) 2530.2
30) 3010.1
98) Don't know40.3
99) Refused20.1
997) Inapplicable15411.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1264) How many of your close friends would you also consider as close friends of your (husband's/wife's)? (FRDE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341195.61392.30
1265) Some people feel they have very strong roots in their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (ROOT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached46234.5
2) Somewhat attached44032.8
3) A little attached25118.7
4) Not attached18313.6
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1266) 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? (CLUBS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83862.5
2) No49637.0
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1267) How many do you belong to? (CLUBSA88)
 TOTAL%
1) 128121.0
2) 223917.8
3) 317112.8
4) 4795.9
5) 5272.0
6) 6171.3
7) 7100.7
8) 870.5
10) 1010.1
12) 1230.2
15) 1510.1
99) Refused20.1
997) Inapplicable50337.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1268) How many does your (husband/wife) belong to? (CLUBSB88)
 TOTAL%
0) 027620.6
1) 127820.7
2) 214210.6
3) 3594.4
4) 4161.2
5) 540.3
6) 630.2
7) 720.1
8) 810.1
10) 1010.1
99) Refused30.2
997) Inapplicable55641.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1269) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (ORGAN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved957.1
2) Somewhat involved21015.7
3) Slightly involved37027.6
4) Not at all involved65949.1
6) Refused70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1270) Were you born in the community where you live now? (BORNTW88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28421.2
2) No105278.4
4) Refused50.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1271) Were you born in the same state, a different state, or a different country? (BORNST88)
 TOTAL%
1) Same state49937.2
2) Different state49637.0
3) Different country564.2
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable28921.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1272) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (MOREKD88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes725.4
2) No47135.1
3) Don't know231.7
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable77157.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1273) (Are you/Is your wife) pregnant now? (PREG88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes211.6
2) No493.7
3) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable126994.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1274) 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? (HUSJOB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time107880.4
2) Working part-time372.8
3) With a job-not at work due to temporary illness, vacation, strike70.5
4) Unemployed131.0
5) Retired483.6
6) In school50.4
7) Keeping house120.9
8) Other171.3
9) Don't know10.1
10) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1208.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1275) What kind of work (does your husband/do you) normally do? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, get detail for all jobs but clearly mark primary job.) (HUSJB288)
 TOTAL%
0) Occupation not given120.9
1) Occupation specified113184.3
997) Inapplicable19814.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1276) Husband's occupational type (HOCTYPE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10654.005.40
1277) Husband's socioeconomic status (HSES3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106552.4623.36
1278) 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? (HUSHRS88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341206.61350.51
1279) How long (has your husband/have you) had this job? (HUSJB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13411,779.433,673.35
1280) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following - Irregular hours? (HOURS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68050.7
2) No43532.4
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22116.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1281) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following - Shift work? (SHIFT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19314.4
2) No92168.7
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1282) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following - Evening meetings? (EVENI88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50737.8
2) No60845.3
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1283) Does (your husband's/your) job involve any of the following - Overnight trips? (OVERNT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49136.6
2) No62646.7
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1284) 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? (JOBINT88)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot1098.1
2) Somewhat26519.8
3) Not too much39329.3
4) Not at all34926.0
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1285) 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? (JOBSAT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied53139.6
2) Moderately satisfied42631.8
3) A little dissatisfied1168.7
4) Very dissatisfied392.9
5) Don't know50.4
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1286) Do the demands of your family - for example, doctor appointments, sickness, and household emergencies -- interfere with (your/his) job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (DEMAN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often50.4
2) Pretty often433.2
3) Seldom62646.7
4) Never44233.0
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1287) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to (your husband's/your) job since the fall of 1983. (Was your husband/Were you) unemployed for a month or longer? (UNEMPL88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18613.9
2) No93069.4
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1288) How many months? (UNEMPB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341860.18341.14
1289) Did (your husband/you) have a reduction in pay? (REDUC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21716.2
2) No89566.7
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1290) Did (he/you) go to work for a different employer? (DIFEMP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31323.3
2) No80460.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1291) Did (he/you) get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (PAYINC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56041.8
2) No55041.0
3) Don't know70.5
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1292) Did (he/you) start school or a training program to increase (his/your) job skills? (TRAIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30022.4
2) No81760.9
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable22016.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1293) If (you/your husband) had a choice, would (you/he) have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (JBTYPE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time18313.6
2) Full-time75456.2
3) Not work17513.0
4) Don't know80.6
5) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable21616.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1294) (Do you/Does your wife) have a job? (WFEJOB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81961.1
2) No39729.6
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable1219.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1295) (Have you/Has she) worked at any time in the last three years? (WFJOBB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14310.7
2) No25218.8
4) Refused60.4
97) Inapplicable94070.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1296) When did (you/she) stop working? (STOPW88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341892.06303.88
1297) What is (your/her) current job? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (OCCUWF88)
 TOTAL%
0) Occupation not given100.7
1) Occupation specified81861.0
997) Inapplicable51338.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1298) Wife's occupational type (WOCTYPE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7863.414.36
1299) Wife's socioeconomic status (WSES3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total78651.7919.33
1300) During the average week, how many hours (does she/do you) work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, and work done for the job at home? (WFEHRS88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341412.62467.61
1301) How long (has your wife/have you) had this job? (WFEJB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13413,988.724,844.53
1302) Does (your wife's/your) job involve any of the following - Irregular hours? (WHOURS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32624.3
2) No49136.6
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1303) Does (your wife's/your) job involve any of the following - Shift work? (WSHIFT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes916.8
2) No72654.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1304) Does (your wife's/your) job involve any of the following - Evening meetings? (WEVENI88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25719.2
2) No55841.6
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1305) Does (your wife's/your) job involve any of the following - Overnight trips? (WOVER88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16112.0
2) No65648.9
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1306) How much does (your wife's/your) job interfere with your family life? Would you say a lot, somewhat, not too much, or not at all? (WJOBIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot372.8
2) Somewhat17413.0
3) Not too much27320.4
4) Not at all33224.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1307) On the whole, how satisfied (is your wife/are you) with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WJOBST88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied37227.7
2) Moderately satisfied33625.1
3) A little dissatisfied866.4
4) Very dissatisfied151.1
5) Don't know70.5
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1308) Do the demands of your family - for example, doctor appointments, sickness, and household emergencies -- interfere with (your/her) job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (WDEMAN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often141.0
2) Pretty often715.3
3) Seldom42431.6
4) Never30622.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1309) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to (your wife's/your) job since the fall of 1983. (Was your wife/Were you) unemployed for a month or longer? (WUNEM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24518.3
2) No56442.1
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1310) (Was your wife/Were you) unemployed for a month or longer?-- How many months? (WUNEMB88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341818.77377.27
1311) Did (your wife/you) have a reduction in pay? (WREDUC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13910.4
2) No67350.2
3) Don't know40.3
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1312) Did (she/you) go to work for a different employer? (WDIFEM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30222.5
2) No51438.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1313) Did (she/you) get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (WPAYIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38728.9
2) No42831.9
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1314) Did (she/you) start school or a training program to increase (her/your) job skills? (WTRAIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25218.8
2) No56442.1
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1315) 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? (RELYWF88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13610.1
2) No67950.6
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable52238.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1316) If (you/your wife) had a choice, would (you/she) have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (WJBTPE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time60645.2
2) Full-time28121.0
3) Not work30823.0
4) Don't know171.3
5) Refused70.5
97) Inapplicable1229.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1317) 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? (PRJOB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time906.7
2) Working part-time100.7
4) Unemployed40.3
5) Retired20.1
6) In School20.1
7) Keeping House50.4
97) Inapplicable122891.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1318) What is (your/her) current job? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (OCCURP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Occupation specified1007.5
997) Inapplicable122891.6
999) Refused131.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1319) Respondent's occupational type (ROCTYPE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1013.582.41
1320) Respondent's socioeconomic status (RSES3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10151.0020.88
1321) 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? (REPHRS88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341917.39262.60
1322) Does your job involve any of the following - Irregular hours? (RHOURS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes513.8
2) No493.7
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1323) Does your job involve any of the following - Shift work? (RSHIFT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes181.3
2) No826.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1324) Does your job involve any of the following - Evening meetings? (REVENI88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes372.8
2) No624.6
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1325) Does your job involve any of the following - Overnight trips? (ROVER88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes302.2
2) No695.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1326) On the whole, how satisfied are you with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (RJOBST88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied513.8
2) Moderately satisfied362.7
3) A little dissatisfied70.5
4) Very dissatisfied50.4
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1327) Do the demands of your family - for example, doctor appointments, sickness, and household emergencies -- interfere with your job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (RDEMAN88)
 TOTAL%
2) Pretty often30.2
3) Seldom544.0
4) Never413.1
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1328) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to your job since the fall of 1983. Were you unemployed for a month or longer? (WUNEMP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes241.8
2) No765.7
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1329) How many months? (RUNEMB88)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
2) 230.2
4) 430.2
5) 510.1
6) 630.2
7) 710.1
8) 810.1
9) 910.1
12) 1210.1
15) 1510.1
24) 2420.1
32) 3210.1
36) 3610.1
48) 4810.1
998) Don't know30.2
9997) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1330) Did you have a reduction in pay? (RREDUC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes151.1
2) No846.3
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1331) Did you go to work for a different employer? (RDIFEM88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes352.6
2) No654.8
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1332) Did you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (RPAYIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes614.5
2) No382.8
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1333) Did you start school or a training program to increase your job skills? (RTRAIN88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes362.7
2) No644.8
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1334) If you had a choice, would you have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (RCHOIC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time302.2
2) Full-time463.4
3) Not work241.8
97) Inapplicable124192.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1335) You said earlier that you had separated from your (husband/wife). How long ago did this happen? (SEPAR88)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
3) 310.1
4) 410.1
5) 510.1
6) 610.1
7) 710.1
10) 1020.1
18) 1810.1
24) 2410.1
27) 2710.1
30) 3010.1
33) 3310.1
84) 8410.1
96) 9610.1
997) Inapplicable132698.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1336) Is this a legal separation? (LEGSEP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70.5
2) No90.7
97) Inapplicable132598.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1337) Do you expect that this will be a permanent separation or do you expect to get back together? (PERSEP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Permanent100.7
2) Get back together30.2
3) Don't know30.2
97) Inapplicable132598.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1338) When you separated, was it you that left or your (husband/wife)? (YOULFT88)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent50.4
2) Spouse90.7
3) Both20.1
97) Inapplicable132598.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1339) How often do you talk with or get a letter from your (husband/wife)? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (TALKSP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly120.9
2) Once a month20.1
5) Never20.1
97) Inapplicable132598.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1340) When you talk with your (husband/wife), is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (TALKWY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Children70.5
4) Something else70.5
97) Inapplicable132799.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1341) Would you say your relationship with your spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (RELEX88)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly80.6
2) Neutral30.2
3) Unpleasant20.1
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable132799.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1342) Are you going with someone now? (GOING88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No141.0
97) Inapplicable132598.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1343) How long have you been going together? (GOINGB88)
 TOTAL%
24) 2410.1
60) 6010.1
997) Inapplicable133999.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1344) Are you engaged or living together? (GOINGL88)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
2) No20.1
97) Inapplicable133899.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1345) Are you going with someone now? (GOINGC88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90.7
2) No110.8
97) Inapplicable132198.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1346) How long have you been going together? (GOINGD88)
 TOTAL%
5) 520.1
6) 610.1
7) 710.1
12) 1220.1
24) 2410.1
36) 3610.1
72) 7210.1
997) Inapplicable133299.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1347) Are you engaged or living together? (GOINGE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No70.5
97) Inapplicable133299.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1348) You said earlier that you had gotten a divorce. How long ago did this happen? (WHNDIV88)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.1
5) 510.1
48) 4810.1
60) 6040.3
62) 6210.1
66) 6630.2
72) 7240.3
76) 7610.1
84) 8420.1
997) Inapplicable132398.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1349) How often do you talk with or get a letter from your former (husband/wife)? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (LETTER88)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly272.0
2) Once a month191.4
3) Less than monthly100.7
4) Yearly30.2
5) Never181.3
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1350) When you talk with your former (husband/wife), is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (TALKS88)
 TOTAL%
1) Children423.1
2) Money70.5
3) Old times20.1
4) Something else70.5
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable128295.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1351) Would you say your relationship with your former spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (RELEXB88)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly312.3
2) Neutral161.2
3) 3120.9
97) Inapplicable128295.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1352) Are you going with someone now? (GOING288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes483.6
2) No292.2
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1353) How long have you been going together? (GOING388)
 TOTAL%
1) 130.2
2) 230.2
3) 340.3
6) 630.2
7) 710.1
9) 920.1
12) 1260.4
15) 1510.1
17) 1710.1
18) 1840.3
24) 2450.4
25) 2510.1
30) 3020.1
35) 3510.1
36) 3640.3
42) 4220.1
48) 4820.1
60) 6030.2
997) Inapplicable129396.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1354) Are you engaged or living together? (GOING488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes201.5
2) No282.1
97) Inapplicable129396.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1355) 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)? (DIVO188)
 TOTAL%
1) Self473.5
2) Spouse372.8
3) About equal80.6
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1356) Who was it who first suggested the idea of (divorce/separation)? (DIVO288)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent534.0
2) Spouse352.6
3) Mutual40.3
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1357) Who actually filed for the divorce? (DIVO388)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent403.0
2) Spouse302.2
3) Mutual60.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1358) When you first separated, who left home? (DIVO488)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent382.8
2) Spouse382.8
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1359) Overall, do you think you or your spouse has been most happy with the decision to divorce? (DIVO588)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent392.9
2) Spouse90.7
3) Equally happy181.3
4) Neither happy90.7
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1360) Looking back, do you think the divorce was a good idea or a bad idea? (DIVO688)
 TOTAL%
1) Good idea513.8
2) Bad idea151.1
3) A little of both100.7
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable126494.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1361) What do you think caused the (divorce/separation)? (DIVO788)
 TOTAL%
1) Caused specified926.9
997) Inapplicable124993.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1362) Did your (divorce/separation) agreement call for alimony or child support payments to be made to you? (DIVO888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes372.8
2) No544.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1363) Are you receiving payments regularly? (DIVO988)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.7
2) Occasionally40.3
3) No100.7
97) Inapplicable130497.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1364) Are you making monthly alimony or child support payments? (DIVO1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes211.6
2) No695.1
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1365) 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? (WORR188)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal352.6
2) Somewhat282.1
3) Not at all292.2
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1366) How much did you worry about having to move to a new place? (WORR288)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal201.5
2) Somewhat261.9
3) Not at all463.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1367) How much did you worry about dividing property? (WORR388)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal211.6
2) Somewhat302.2
3) Not at all413.1
4) Don't know00.0
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1368) About your spouse's dependence on you? (WORR488)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal120.9
2) Somewhat231.7
3) Not at all564.2
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1369) How much did you worry about your dependence on your spouse? (WORR588)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal90.7
2) Somewhat251.9
3) Not at all584.3
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1370) About your religious beliefs? (WORR688)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal151.1
2) Somewhat131.0
3) Not at all644.8
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1371) How much did you worry about its effect on your children's welfare? (WORR788)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal433.2
2) Somewhat151.1
3) Not at all100.7
97) Inapplicable127394.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1372) About your children's approval of divorce? (WORR888)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal272.0
2) Somewhat312.3
3) Not at all221.6
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable125993.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1373) About losing your children? (WORR988)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal272.0
2) Somewhat90.7
3) Not at all453.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable125993.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1374) About the opinions of (other) family or friends? (WORR1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal80.6
2) Somewhat443.3
3) Not at all392.9
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124993.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1375) (Divorce/Separation) affects many areas of a person's life, sometimes improving things and sometimes making them worse. Has your (divorce/separation) improved, worsened or had no effect on the following areas of your life? Your social life? (Repeat response as necessary.) (AFFE188)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved503.7
2) Worsened120.9
3) No effect292.2
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1376) Your financial situation? (AFFE288)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved282.1
2) Worsened433.2
3) No effect201.5
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1377) Your peace of mind? (AFFE388)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved634.7
2) Worsened181.3
3) No effect90.7
4) Don't know20.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1378) Getting along with your children? (AFFE488)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved342.5
2) Worsened80.6
3) No effect403.0
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable125893.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1379) Your job opportunities? (AFFE588)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved272.0
2) Worsened50.4
3) No effect604.5
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1380) I am going to mention feelings some people have 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 former (husband/wife) is doing. (FEEL188)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50.4
2) Agree231.7
3) Disagree352.6
4) Strongly disagree292.2
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1381) I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about my (husband/wife). (FEEL288)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree131.0
3) Disagree433.2
4) Strongly disagree352.6
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1382) I have regained control of my life. (FEEL388)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree372.8
2) Agree443.3
3) Disagree40.3
4) Strongly disagree10.1
5) Never lost control of life60.4
7) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1383) Sometimes I can't believe that we're (separated/divorced). (FEEL488)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree70.5
2) Agree231.7
3) Disagree362.7
4) Strongly disagree251.9
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1384) I'm happy that I have more privacy. (FEEL588)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree282.1
2) Agree362.7
3) Disagree141.0
4) Strongly disagree30.2
5) Does not apply110.8
7) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1385) I feel I will never get over the (separation/divorce). (FEEL688)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree110.8
3) Disagree382.8
4) Strongly disagree423.1
5) Don't know10.1
6) 610.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1386) Did you live with your (former) (husband/wife) before you got married? (LIVE188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes241.8
2) No685.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1387) Did you live with anyone else you were dating? (LIVE288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100.7
2) No826.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable124893.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1388) How many different people? (LIVE388)
 TOTAL%
1) 150.4
2) 220.1
3) 320.1
4) 410.1
997) Inapplicable133199.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1389) Sometimes when people live with their spouse before marriage, it creates problems after they get married. I'm going to mention problems some people have. Please tell me whether living together before you were married has created this problem in your marriage. Feeling less commitment to the marriage? (COHAB188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.4
2) No181.3
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1390) Poor relations with your parents? (COHAB288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
2) No211.6
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1391) Poor relations with your in-laws? (COHAB388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
2) No211.6
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1392) Having children when one of you did not want them? (COHAB488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.2
2) No201.5
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1393) Got married before you were ready to? (COHAB588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes70.5
2) No171.3
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1394) Anything else cause a problem in your marriage that you feel came from the fact that you lived with your spouse before you got married? (COHAB688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No201.5
3) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable131798.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1395) What problem? (COHAB788)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.1
997) Inapplicable133999.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1396) Now we are going to discuss your current marriage. 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? (CUR188)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always88966.3
2) Usually16212.1
3) Occasionally15111.3
4) Never131.0
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1397) Go shopping together? (CUR288)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always22116.5
2) Usually15611.6
3) Occasionally68350.9
4) Never15511.6
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1398) How often do you visit friends together? (CUR388)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always47835.6
2) Usually26119.5
3) Occasionally42431.6
4) Never493.7
5) Don't know30.2
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1399) Work together on projects around the house? (CUR488)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always34625.8
2) Usually29822.2
3) Occasionally49136.6
4) Never795.9
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1400) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (CUR588)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always63047.0
2) Usually21716.2
3) Occasionally28621.3
4) Never806.0
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1401) 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? (CHOR188)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it1339.9
2) Most of it40029.8
3) About half of it31523.5
4) Less than half33424.9
5) None of it332.5
6) Don't know10.1
7) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1402) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CHOR288)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair95070.8
2) Does more than own share20014.9
3) Other604.5
4) Don't know50.4
5) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1403) What about your spouse, does (he/she) think the current arrangement is fair? (CHOR388)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair102276.2
2) Does more than own share1219.0
3) Other463.4
4) Don't know272.0
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1404) Do you and your (husband/wife) have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (CHOR488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26219.5
2) No95371.1
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1405) 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? (LIVEAP88)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often251.9
2) Often201.5
3) Occasionally34725.9
4) Never82061.1
5) Don't know40.3
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1406) Now I would like you to think a minute about the way decisions are made at your home. Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (DEC188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86064.1
2) No35326.3
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1407) What about your spouse -- are there any kinds of decisions where (his/her) decision is the final word? (DEC288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92068.6
2) No29421.9
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1408) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your spouse more often have the final word or do you? (DEC388)
 TOTAL%
1) I do26519.8
2) Spouse does24418.2
3) Equal/Compromise70152.3
4) Don't know60.4
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1409) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DEC488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes115185.8
2) No624.6
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1410) How often do you disagree with your (husband/wife)? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (ARG188)
 TOTAL%
1) Never151.1
2) Rarely28321.1
3) Sometimes76457.0
4) Often1279.5
5) Very often261.9
7) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1411) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (ARG288)
 TOTAL%
0) 086864.7
1) 119914.8
2) 2876.5
3) 3191.4
4) 460.4
5) 580.6
6) 650.4
7) 710.1
8) 830.2
10) 1040.3
12) 1220.1
16) 1610.1
20) 2010.1
30) 3020.1
98) Don't know90.7
99) Refused40.3
997) Inapplicable1229.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1412) 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)? (ARG388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21916.3
2) No99774.3
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1239.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1413) Now we want to ask about how you get along with your children, including those that live with you and those that do not. Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with your child(ren)? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (REL188)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy79759.4
2) Pretty happy42131.4
3) Not too happy292.2
4) Don't know50.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable886.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1414) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (REL288A)
 TOTAL%
1) Better76056.7
2) Same45834.2
3) Not as good251.9
4) Don't know100.7
97) Inapplicable886.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1415) Comparing your relationship with your child(ren) to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (REL388A)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better71052.9
2) Staying the same49036.5
3) Getting worse332.5
4) Don't know171.3
5) Refused30.2
97) Not applicable886.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1416) Now we want to ask about how you get along with your children, including those that live with you and those that do not. Have any of your children given you more than the usual number of problems? (REL488A)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27320.4
2) No97372.6
3) Don't know60.4
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable886.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1417) How close do you feel to your child(ren) -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (REL588A)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close102876.7
2) Somewhat close20115.0
3) Not too close171.3
4) Not close at all40.3
5) Don't know30.2
97) Inapplicable886.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1418) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEAL188)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent56542.1
2) Good60244.9
3) Fair13410.0
4) Poor312.3
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable70.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1419) Have you had a problem with any of the following? Diabetes? (HEAL288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes604.5
2) No127394.9
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1420) Have you had a problem with any of the following? Arthritis? (HEAL388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22316.6
2) No110782.6
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1421) Have you had a problem with any of the following? Heart trouble? (HEAL488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes806.0
2) No125293.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1422) Have you had a problem with any of the following? Cancer? (HEAL588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes473.5
2) No128595.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1423) Have you had a problem with any of the following? High blood pressure? (HEAL688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21115.7
2) No112283.7
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1424) Do you have any permanent health or physical conditions that restrict your ability to move or limit you in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (HEAL788)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1118.3
2) No121790.8
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused100.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1425) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEAL888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes73254.6
2) No60044.7
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused80.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1426) Have you felt this way recently? (HEAL988)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23917.8
2) No49336.8
97) Inapplicable60945.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1427) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (HEAL1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1017.5
2) No13810.3
97) Inapplicable110282.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1428) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1188)
 TOTAL%
1) Often16011.9
2) Sometimes55641.5
3) Never61445.8
4) Don't know20.1
5) Refused90.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1429) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1288)
 TOTAL%
1) Often17112.8
2) Sometimes76757.2
3) Never39429.4
5) Refused90.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1430) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? (HEAL1388)
 TOTAL%
1) Often282.1
2) Sometimes14410.7
3) Never115986.4
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused90.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1431) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (HEAL1488)
 TOTAL%
1) Often1339.9
2) Sometimes70052.2
3) Never38028.3
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1432) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (HEAL1588)
 TOTAL%
1) Often503.7
2) Sometimes44433.1
3) Never71953.6
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1433) 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? (HEAL1688)
 TOTAL%
1) Often413.1
2) Sometimes54540.6
3) Never62346.5
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1434) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (HEAL1788)
 TOTAL%
1) Often241.8
2) Sometimes26820.0
3) Never91868.5
4) Don't know30.2
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1435) 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? (HEAL1888)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits34425.7
2) Good spirits81260.6
3) Low spirits473.5
4) Very low spirits50.4
5) Don't know50.4
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1436) In general, would you say your (husband's/wife's) health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (SPOU188)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent49236.7
2) Good57442.8
3) Fair1138.4
4) Poor342.5
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1437) 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? (SPOU288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1088.1
2) No110582.4
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1438) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/your wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (SPOU388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64347.9
2) No56241.9
3) Don't know110.8
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1439) Has (he/she) felt this way recently? (SPOU488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27320.4
2) No36427.1
3) Don't know60.4
97) Inapplicable69852.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1440) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (SPOU588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1037.7
2) No16812.5
3) Don't know40.3
97) Inapplicable106679.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1441) 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)? (HAP188)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy56542.1
2) Pretty happy55141.1
3) Not too happy1007.5
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1442) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (HAP288)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy64648.2
2) Pretty happy48436.1
3) Not too happy866.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1443) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAP388)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy46734.8
2) Pretty happy68050.7
3) Not too happy685.1
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1444) Your sexual relationship? (HAP488)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy53840.1
2) Pretty happy56041.8
3) Not too happy1078.0
4) Don't know30.2
5) Refused90.7
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1445) With the way your spouse gets along with your children? (HAP588)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy67150.0
2) Pretty happy40430.1
3) Not too happy664.9
4) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable19514.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1446) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAP688)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy66849.8
2) Pretty happy28621.3
3) Not too happy322.4
4) Inapplicable22116.5
5) Don't know70.5
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1447) With your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (HAP788)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy59344.2
2) Pretty happy46935.0
3) Not too happy14711.0
4) Don't know50.4
5) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1448) With your spouse as someone to do things with? (HAP888)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy70152.3
2) Pretty happy43632.5
3) Not too happy775.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1449) With your spouse's faithfulness to you? (HAP988)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy102776.6
2) Pretty happy16712.5
3) Not too happy171.3
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1450) With your financial situation? (HAP1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy46534.7
2) Pretty happy61746.0
3) Not too happy1329.8
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1451) With your home? (HAP1188)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy66849.8
2) Pretty happy48336.0
3) Not too happy634.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1452) 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? (PROB188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33324.8
2) No87265.0
3) Don't know90.7
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1249.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1453) Who? (PROB288)
 TOTAL%
1) Self18914.1
2) Spouse13810.3
3) Don't know70.5
97) Inapplicable100775.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1454) 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? (PROB388)
 TOTAL%
1) No82861.7
2) Yes, spouse15611.6
3) Yes, self16812.5
4) Both594.4
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1455) Has feelings that are easily hurt? (PROB488)
 TOTAL%
1) No73755.0
2) Yes, spouse15111.3
3) Yes, self24818.5
4) Both775.7
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1456) Is jealous? (PROB588)
 TOTAL%
1) No101675.8
2) Yes, spouse926.9
3) Yes, self644.8
4) Both392.9
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1457) Is domineering? (PROB688)
 TOTAL%
1) No98473.4
2) Yes, spouse1198.9
3) Yes, self836.2
4) Both231.7
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1458) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (PROB788)
 TOTAL%
1) No87565.2
2) Yes, spouse1198.9
3) Yes, self15411.5
4) Both644.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1459) Is moody? (PROB888)
 TOTAL%
1) No82661.6
2) Yes, spouse14811.0
3) Yes, self17212.8
4) Both644.8
5) Don't know30.2
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1460) Won't talk to the other? (PROB988)
 TOTAL%
1) No89266.5
2) Yes, spouse14811.0
3) Yes, self1017.5
4) Both725.4
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1461) Has become less interested in sex? (PROB1088)
 TOTAL%
1) No97372.6
2) Yes, spouse1027.6
3) Yes, self896.6
4) Both433.2
5) Don't know40.3
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1462) Has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (PROB1188)
 TOTAL%
1) No114785.5
2) Yes, spouse362.7
3) Yes, self171.3
4) Both60.4
5) Don't know50.4
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1463) Has irritating habits? (PROB1288)
 TOTAL%
1) No97372.6
2) Yes, spouse947.0
3) Yes, self342.5
4) Both1118.3
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused30.2
97) 971259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1464) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (PROB1388)
 TOTAL%
1) No99474.1
2) Yes, spouse1027.6
3) Yes, self1067.9
4) Both110.8
6) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1465) Spends money foolishly? (PROB1488)
 TOTAL%
1) No104778.1
2) Yes, spouse735.4
3) Yes, self664.9
4) Both282.1
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1466) Drinks or uses drugs? (PROB1588)
 TOTAL%
1) No114285.2
2) Yes, spouse473.5
3) Yes, self181.3
4) Both70.5
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1467) Has been in trouble with the law? (PROB1688)
 TOTAL%
1) No120589.9
2) Yes, spouse40.3
3) Yes, self40.3
4) Both10.1
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1468) If you had it to do all other again, would you marry someone else, the same person, or not marry at all? (MARR188)
 TOTAL%
1) Someone else362.7
2) Same person106379.3
3) Not marry at all745.5
4) Don't know403.0
5) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1469) 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? (MARR288)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy71653.4
2) Pretty happy44233.0
3) Not too happy544.0
4) Don't know30.2
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1470) 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? (MARR388)
 TOTAL%
1) Better84362.9
2) Same32824.5
3) Not as good362.7
4) Don't know80.6
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1471) Did you live with your (husband/wife) before you got married? (MARR488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16612.4
2) No101175.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable16112.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1472) Did you live with anyone else you were dating? (MARR588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes513.8
2) No112583.9
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable16112.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1473) How many different people? (MARR688)
 TOTAL%
1) 1201.5
2) 2171.3
3) 3110.8
10) 1010.1
997) Inapplicable129296.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1474) Sometimes when people live with their spouse before marriage, it creates problems after they get married. I'm going to mention problems some people have. Please tell me whether living together before you were married has created this problem in your marriage. Feeling less commitment to the marriage? (COH188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.3
2) No16011.9
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1475) Poor relations with your parents? (COH288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes120.9
2) No15311.4
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1476) Poor relations with your in-laws? (COH388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes171.3
2) No14610.9
3) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1477) Having children when one of you did not want them? (COH488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes90.7
2) No15511.6
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1478) Got married before you were ready to? (COH588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes181.3
2) No14610.9
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1479) Anything else cause a problem in your marriage that you feel came from the fact that you lived with your spouse before you got married? (COH688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.1
2) No16212.1
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117687.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1480) What problem? (COH788)
 TOTAL%
0) 0503.7
1) 120.1
97) Inapplicable128996.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1481) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (TRO188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62546.6
2) No58543.6
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1482) How long ago did you first feel that way? (If less than 1 year, record 0.) (TRO288)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341450.07482.05
1483) Have you thought this within the last three years? (TRO388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28721.4
2) No33725.1
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable71653.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1484) Do you feel this way now? (TRO488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes675.0
2) No21516.0
3) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable105478.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1485) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (TRO588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47235.2
2) No73855.0
4) Refused60.4
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1486) Have you talked with any of them within the last three years? (TRO688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25919.3
2) No21315.9
97) Inapplicable86964.8
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1487) Have you talked with them recently? (TRO6788)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1057.8
2) No15411.5
97) Inapplicable108280.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1488) 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? (TRO888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23517.5
2) No93669.8
3) Don't know413.1
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1489) Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (TRO988)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14210.6
2) No916.8
3) Don't know20.1
97) Inapplicable110682.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1490) Has (he/she) done so recently? (TRO1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes654.8
2) No725.4
3) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable119989.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1491) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (TRO1188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45634.0
2) No72153.8
3) Don't know362.7
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1492) Has (he/she) thought this way in the last three years? (TRO1288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20515.3
2) No24618.3
3) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable88566.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1493) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (TRO1388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes503.7
2) No14210.6
3) Don't know141.0
97) Inapplicable113584.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1494) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (CRO188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23417.4
2) No97872.9
4) 440.3
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1495) Are you thinking about it now? (CRO288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes382.8
2) No19514.5
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable110782.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1496) 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? (CRO388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17513.0
2) No101675.8
3) Don't know221.6
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1497) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (CRO488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes272.0
2) No13910.4
3) Don't know90.7
97) Inapplicable116687.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1498) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (SUG188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes896.6
2) No695.1
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable118288.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1499) Has this been within the last three years? (SUG288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes755.6
2) No141.0
97) Inapplicable125293.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1500) Recently? (SUG388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes322.4
2) No433.2
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1501) Who started the (most recent) conversation? (SUG488)
 TOTAL%
1) Self352.6
2) Spouse261.9
3) Don't know110.8
4) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1502) During the conversation, did you generally speak in favor of the idea, suggest it was not a good idea, or express uncertainty? (SUG588)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor idea272.0
2) Not a good idea120.9
3) Uncertainty362.7
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1503) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (SUG688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes332.5
2) No423.1
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1504) What about dividing up the property? (SUG788)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes312.3
2) No443.3
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1505) Have you talked about filing? (SUG888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes282.1
2) No473.5
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1506) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (SUG988)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes261.9
2) No483.6
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1507) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (SUG1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100.7
2) No654.8
97) Inapplicable126694.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1508) 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? (LEAV188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1319.8
2) No107780.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused70.5
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1509) Has this happened within the last three years? (LEAV288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes503.7
2) No806.0
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable121090.2
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1510) How many times within the last three years? (LEAV388)
 TOTAL%
1) 1392.9
2) 270.5
3) 310.1
4) 410.1
5) 520.1
997) Inapplicable129196.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1511) Who left the last time? (LEAV488)
 TOTAL%
1) Self282.1
2) Spouse221.6
97) Inapplicable129196.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1512) How long were you separated (the last time)? (LEAV588)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours10.1
2) Overnight60.4
3) Two or more days201.5
4) A month or more231.7
97) Inapplicable129196.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1513) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (LEAV688)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better73154.5
2) Staying the same43032.1
3) Getting worse403.0
4) Not married 3 years ago120.9
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1514) 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? (LOVE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong58943.9
2) Very strong40330.1
3) Pretty Strong17913.3
4) Not too strong342.5
5) Not strong at all90.7
7) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1515) 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. (Repeat response categories as needed.) How important is financial security in keeping your marriage together? (KEEP188)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important28121.0
2) Somewhat important64448.0
3) Not very important28321.1
4) Don't know60.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1516) How important are shared financial assets in keeping your marriage together? (KEEP288)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important27020.1
2) Somewhat important52739.3
3) Not very important40530.2
4) Don't know120.9
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1517) How important (is your child/are your children) in keeping your marriage together? (KEEP388)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important60745.3
2) Somewhat important25819.2
3) Not very important27220.3
4) Don't know70.5
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable19614.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1518) How important is not wanting to leave this residence? (KEEP488)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important18613.9
2) Somewhat important26619.8
3) Not very important75256.1
4) Don't know90.7
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1519) Your spouse's dependency on you? (KEEP588)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important29021.6
2) Somewhat important45533.9
3) Not very important45433.9
4) Don't know110.8
5) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1520) Your dependency on your spouse? (KEEP688)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important29421.9
2) Somewhat important48235.9
3) Not very important42831.9
4) Don't know70.5
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1521) How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together? (KEEP788)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important43732.6
2) Somewhat important32524.2
3) Not very important44833.4
4) Don't know20.1
5) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
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1522) How important is worrying whether your children would suffer if you divorced? (KEEP888)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important45934.2
2) Somewhat important27120.2
3) Not very important39329.3
4) Don't know181.3
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable19614.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1523) Your children would disapprove of divorce? (KEEP988)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important37728.1
2) Somewhat important26820.0
3) Not very important46134.4
4) Don't know372.8
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable19414.5
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1524) You might lose your children? (KEEP1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important44833.4
2) Somewhat important14110.5
3) Not very important53039.5
4) Don't know221.6
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable19614.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1525) Family or friends would disapprove of divorce? (KEEP1188)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important836.2
2) Somewhat important24118.0
3) Not very important87665.3
4) Don't know110.8
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1526) Although it may be a very unlikely event, I would like you to think a moment about what would happen to you financially if you and your (husband/wife) were to get a divorce. What would happen to your standard of living? Would it decrease a lot, decrease a little, increase a little, increase a lot, or not change? (FIN188)
 TOTAL%
1) Decrease a lot46334.5
2) Decrease a little44433.1
3) Increase a little312.3
4) Increase a lot90.7
5) Not change24418.2
6) Don't know211.6
7) Refused30.2
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1527) How serious a financial hardship would this pose for you? Would you say very serious, pretty serious, or not too serious? (FIN288)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious25018.6
2) Pretty serious36227.0
3) Not too serious28821.5
4) Don't know60.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable43432.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1528) How easy do you think it would be to re-establish yourself at your current standard of living? Would you say it would be impossible, difficult, or not too difficult? (FIN388)
 TOTAL%
1) Impossible14811.0
2) Difficult54340.5
3) Not too difficult21315.9
4) Don't know30.2
97) Inapplicable43432.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1529) Now I would like to ask you about your current economic situation. Is it very stable, so that you always feel confident about knowing where next month's income will come from, pretty stable, or not too stable? (FIN488)
 TOTAL%
1) Very stable69651.9
2) Pretty stable45433.9
3) Not too stable624.6
4) Don't know20.1
5) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable1259.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1530) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (FIN588)
 TOTAL%
1) Never115986.4
2) Not very often1339.9
3) Fairly often221.6
4) Very often120.9
6) Refused151.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1531) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (FIN688)
 TOTAL%
1) Never106879.6
2) Not very often18313.6
3) Fairly often604.5
4) Very often161.2
6) Refused141.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1532) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your household should have? (FIN788)
 TOTAL%
1) Never119288.9
2) Not very often926.9
3) Fairly often211.6
4) Very often201.5
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused141.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1533) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (FIN888)
 TOTAL%
1) > $20,000120890.1
2) < $20,0001098.1
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused211.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1534) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1997, please stop me. (FIN988)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000-24,9991158.6
2) $25,000-29,99914010.4
3) $30,000-39,99928921.6
4) $40,000-49,99922416.7
5) $50,000-59,00014911.1
6) >$60,00026619.8
7) Don't know131.0
8) Refuse120.9
97) Inapplicable1339.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1535) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your total family income in 1987, please stop me. (FIN1088)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $500050.4
2) $5000-9999211.6
3) $10,000-14,999282.1
4) $15,000-19,999513.8
5) Don't know20.1
6) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable123291.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1536) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (FIN1188)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134174.05159.79
1537) What percent of this total family income does your (husband/wife) contribute? (FIN1288)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134184.54113.40
1538) Have you received income from any public assistance program -- for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since the fall of 1983? (FIN1388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes403.0
2) No128896.0
4) Refused131.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1539) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (FIN1488)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better77157.5
2) Getting worse1309.7
3) Stayed the same42131.4
4) Don't know70.5
5) Refused120.9
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1540) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (FIN1588)
 TOTAL%
1) Own53539.9
2) Buying64848.3
3) Renting1319.8
4) Other141.0
6) Refused131.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1541) In what year did you buy your home? (FIN1688)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13411,853.15325.31
1542) What would you estimate the dollar value of your house would be? (FIN1788)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134160,407.9748,632.05
1543) 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? (FIN1888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62046.2
2) No58843.8
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1544) Taking all of your assets together (but excluding the value of your home), what would you guess is their approximate value? (FIN1988)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134154,870.5948,760.39
1545) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? Savings Accounts? (FIN2088)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes114885.6
2) No17112.8
4) Refused221.6
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1546) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? Rental property or other real estate? (FIN2188)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37327.8
2) No35826.7
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.1
97) Inapplicable60745.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1547) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? A business? (FIN2288)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26219.5
2) No47135.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable60745.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1548) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? Recreational vehicle or camper? (FIN2388)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28621.3
2) No104077.6
4) Refused151.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1549) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? A vacation home? (FIN2488)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1329.8
2) No119389.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused151.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1550) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? Stocks and bonds? (FIN2588)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47235.2
2) No25619.1
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable60745.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1551) Would you tell me if you have any of the following? IRAs or retirements plans? (FIN2688)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes98473.4
2) No33725.1
3) Don't know30.2
4) Refused171.3
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1552) How many cars or trucks do you own? (FIN2788)
 TOTAL%
1) 121115.7
2) 267450.3
3) 326019.4
4) 4906.7
5) 5443.3
6) 6171.3
7) 760.4
8) 860.4
9) 920.1
10) 1010.1
12) 1270.5
97) Inapplicable231.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1553) Do either you or your husband have any property that you hold separately in your own name that you have not considered in our discussion? (FIN2888)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1289.5
2) No108080.5
4) Refused70.5
97) Inapplicable1269.4
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1554) Approximate value of property held by husband? (FIN2988)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134193,418.6324,279.28
1555) Approximate value of property held by wife? (FIN3088)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134193,710.3523,903.62
1556) 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? (SPKFRE88)
 TOTAL%
1) Spoke131397.9
2) Concerned120.9
3) Don't know20.1
4) Refused141.0
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1557) Respondent reference info received (REFINF88)
 TOTAL%
1) Name & full address received132298.6
2) Name & partial address received20.1
3) Received name only20.1
4) Received address only10.1
5) Name & address not received40.3
97) Inapplicable100.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1558) Number of tracking references received (TRCREF88)
 TOTAL%
1) One79659.4
2) Two19514.5
3) Three836.2
4) None25719.2
97) Inapplicable100.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1559) Month of interview (MONTH88)
 TOTAL%
1) November, 198710.1
2) December 198710.1
4) February, 198875055.9
5) March, 198848936.5
6) April, 1988584.3
7) May, 1988221.6
8) June, 1988100.7
97) Inapplicable100.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1560) Date of interview (DATE88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134115.1210.68
1561) Day of week (DAY88)
 TOTAL%
1) Monday25719.2
2) Tuesday22917.1
3) Wednesday21816.3
4) Thursday20415.2
5) Friday19914.8
6) Saturday15111.3
7) Sunday735.4
97) Inapplicable100.7
Missing692
Total1341100.0
1562) Interviewer ID number (IDNUM88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1341287.76310.86
1563) Length of interview (LENGTH88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total134148.3312.84
1564) Number of times interviewer backed up (TIMES88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13417.149.95
1565) Interview status of respondent (NONIN288)
 TOTAL%
0) Complete or partial interview134166.0
1) Nonint:No marital info1577.7
2) Nonint: marital info944.6
99) Missing44121.7
Total2033100.0
1566) Family income in 1988 (FAMINC3)
 TOTAL%
2500) 250050.2
7500) 7500211.0
12500) 12500281.4
17500) 17500512.5
22500) 225001155.7
27500) 275001406.9
35000) 3500028914.2
45000) 4500022411.0
55000) 550001497.3
65000) 6500026613.1
99999) Missing data74536.6
Total2033100.0
1567) Wife income in 1988 (WIFEINC3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total197645,188.7442,074.22
1568) Sex role attitudes in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (SEXROLE3)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.0
7) 790.4
8) 8120.6
9) 9301.5
10) 10412.0
11) 11432.1
12) 12904.4
13) 131175.8
14) 141829.0
15) 1521110.4
16) 161919.4
17) 171427.0
18) 181065.2
19) 19683.3
20) 20381.9
21) 21160.8
22) 22211.0
23) 23110.5
24) 2430.1
25) 2530.1
26) 2620.1
28) 2810.0
99) Missing data69534.2
Total2033100.0
1569) Spousal interaction in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (INTRACT3)
 TOTAL%
5) 560.3
6) 610.0
7) 760.3
8) 8130.6
9) 9301.5
10) 10391.9
11) 11723.5
12) 121075.3
13) 131004.9
14) 141628.0
15) 151547.6
16) 161889.2
17) 17824.0
18) 181286.3
19) 19582.9
20) 20693.4
99) Missing data81840.2
Total2033100.0
1570) Spousal disagreement in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (DISAGRE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12033.922.22
1571) Marital instability in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (LOGRMI3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12040.290.38
1572) Marital problems in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (MARPROB3)
 TOTAL%
0) 033016.4
1) 11989.8
2) 21778.8
3) 31316.5
4) 41075.3
5) 5854.2
6) 6603.0
7) 7472.3
8) 8321.6
9) 9100.5
10) 10120.6
11) 1120.1
12) 1220.1
13) 1310.0
99) Missing data82440.8
Missing15
Total2018100.0
1573) Marital happiness in 1988 (See ARDA summary page) (MARHAP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118027.784.31
1574) Divorced between 1983-1988 (DIVORCE2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20332.704.08
1575) Intact by 1983, dissolved by 1988 (DIS88)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14500.050.23
1576) Dissolved between 1980 and 1988 (DIS8088)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14840.130.34
1577) Dissolved between 1983 and 1988 (DIS8388)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14500.060.23
1578) Month of interview (MONTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) January20.4
4) April29562.6
5) May10021.2
6) June7415.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
1579) Date of interview (DATE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total47116.627.66
1580) Day of week (DAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Monday8317.6
2) Tuesday7616.1
3) Wednesday7916.8
4) Thursday10021.2
5) Friday5812.3
6) Saturday5611.9
7) Sunday194.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
1581) Interviewer ID number (INTID4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471383.4193.92
1582) Central office code (CENTCDE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1235575.26231.97
1583) 1988 region of country (REGION92)
 TOTAL%
1) West22618.3
2) North central36429.5
3) Northeast26121.1
4) South37330.2
9) Unknown110.9
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1584) What is your first name? (NAMEG192)
 TOTAL%
1) Name given1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1585) What is your sex? (SEX192)
 TOTAL%
1) Male44337.3
2) Female74662.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1586) Are you married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Married104087.5
3) Divorced1048.7
4) Widowed312.6
5) Separated110.9
6) Married, living apart30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1587) What was your age on your last birthday? (AGE192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118947.109.20
1588) How many years of schooling have you completed? (EDU192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118914.152.72
1589) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME292)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified615.1
1) Name given112894.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1590) Is this person male or female? (SEX292)
 TOTAL%
1) Male68057.2
2) Female44837.7
97) Inapplicable615.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1591) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL292)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent104087.5
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent655.5
3) Parent of respondent20.2
4) Grandchild of respondent20.2
5) Other relative30.3
6) Non-relative151.3
7) Other10.1
97) Inapplicable615.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1592) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO292)
 TOTAL%
1) Kid from current marriage141.2
2) Kid from respondents previous marriage514.3
97) Inapplicable112494.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1593) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118994.31210.33
1594) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR292)
 TOTAL%
1) Married103887.3
2) Never married514.3
3) Divorced121.0
4) Widowed10.1
5) Separated30.3
8) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable837.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1595) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118919.9121.34
1596) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME392)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified47640.0
1) Name given71360.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1597) Is this person male or female? (SEX392)
 TOTAL%
1) Male38032.0
2) Female33328.0
97) Inapplicable47640.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1598) How is (he/she) related to you? (RELA392)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent131.1
2) Child/stepchild of respondent65555.1
3) Parent of respondent90.8
4) Grandchild of respondent121.0
5) Other relative131.1
6) Non-relative60.5
7) Other50.4
97) Inapplicable47640.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1599) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO392)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage57848.6
2) Child from respondent's previous marriage615.1
3) Stepchild100.8
5) Adopted child50.4
6) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable53444.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1600) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189409.69480.16
1601) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR392)
 TOTAL%
1) Married110.9
2) Never married39533.2
3) Divorced100.8
4) Widowed100.8
5) Separated20.2
6) Married, living apart10.1
8) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable75963.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1602) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC392)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.1
7) 730.3
8) 8191.6
9) 9494.1
10) 10716.0
11) 11443.7
12) 12897.5
13) 13403.4
14) 14453.8
15) 15191.6
16) 16332.8
17) 1770.6
18) 1850.4
29) Don't know30.3
30) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable75963.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1603) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME492)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified71159.8
1) Name given47840.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1604) Is this person male or female? (SEX492)
 TOTAL%
1) Male23419.7
2) Female24420.5
97) Inapplicable71159.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1605) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL492)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent50.4
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent43536.6
3) Parent of respondent50.4
4) Grandchild of respondent141.2
5) Other relative50.4
6) Non-relative80.7
7) Other60.5
97) Inapplicable71159.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1606) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO492)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage40333.9
2) Child from respondent's previous marriage231.9
3) Stepchild70.6
5) Adopted child20.2
97) Inapplicable75463.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1607) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189601.37482.77
1608) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR492)
 TOTAL%
1) Married50.4
2) Never married1109.3
3) Divorced20.2
4) Widowed70.6
8) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable106489.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1609) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC492)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.1
8) 850.4
9) 9231.9
10) 10211.8
11) 11181.5
12) 12201.7
13) 13121.0
14) 14131.1
15) 1540.3
16) 1650.4
17) 1710.1
21) 2110.1
30) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable106489.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1610) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME592)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified101985.7
1) Name given17014.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1611) Is this person male or female? (SEX592)
 TOTAL%
1) Male847.1
2) Female867.2
97) Inapplicable101985.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1612) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL592)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent15513.0
4) Grandchild of respondent70.6
5) Other relative40.3
6) Non-relative20.2
7) Other20.2
97) Inapplicable101985.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1613) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO592)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage14312.0
2) Child from respondent's previous marriage80.7
3) Stepchild20.2
5) Adopted child20.2
97) Inapplicable103487.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1614) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189855.84345.76
1615) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR592)
 TOTAL%
1) Married20.2
2) Never married161.3
4) Widowed20.2
97) Inapplicable116998.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1616) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC592)
 TOTAL%
6) 610.1
7) 710.1
9) 930.3
10) 1070.6
11) 1150.4
12) 1220.2
15) 1510.1
97) Inapplicable116998.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1617) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME692)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified113895.7
1) Name given514.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1618) Is this person male or female? (SEX692)
 TOTAL%
1) Male231.9
2) Female282.4
97) Inapplicable113895.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1619) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL692)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent453.8
3) Parent of respondent10.1
4) Grandchild of respondent20.2
5) Other relative20.2
6) Non-relative10.1
97) Inapplicable113895.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1620) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO692)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage453.8
97) Inapplicable114496.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1621) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE692)
 TOTAL%
0) 020.2
1) 140.3
2) 260.5
3) 340.3
4) 420.2
5) 520.2
6) 650.4
7) 740.3
8) 830.3
9) 940.3
10) 1030.3
11) 1130.3
12) 1230.3
13) 1330.3
14) 1410.1
17) 1710.1
69) 6910.1
997) Inapplicable113895.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1622) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR692)
 TOTAL%
2) Never married10.1
4) Widowed10.1
97) Inapplicable118799.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1623) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC692)
 TOTAL%
11) 1110.1
12) 1210.1
97) Inapplicable118799.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1624) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME792)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified117698.9
1) Name given131.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1625) Is this person male or female? (SEX792)
 TOTAL%
1) Male60.5
2) Female70.6
97) Inapplicable117698.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1626) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL792)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent110.9
4) Grandchild of respondent10.1
5) Other relative10.1
97) Inapplicable117698.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1627) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO792)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage110.9
97) Inapplicable117899.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1628) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE792)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.1
1) 120.2
2) 210.1
3) 310.1
7) 710.1
8) 810.1
9) 920.2
10) 1020.2
11) 1110.1
12) 1210.1
997) Inapplicable117698.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1629) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR792)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1630) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC792)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1631) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME892)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified118599.7
1) Name given40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1632) Is this person male or female? (SEX892)
 TOTAL%
1) Male30.3
2) Female10.1
97) Inapplicable118599.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1633) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL892)
 TOTAL%
2) Child/Stepchild of respondent30.3
5) Other relative10.1
97) Inapplicable118599.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1634) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO892)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage30.3
97) Inapplicable118699.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1635) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE892)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.1
6) 610.1
8) 810.1
9) 910.1
997) Inapplicable118599.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1636) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR892)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1637) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC892)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1638) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME992)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11890.000.00
1639) Is this person male or female? (SEX992)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1640) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL992)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1641) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO992)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1642) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE992)
 TOTAL%
997) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1643) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR992)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1644) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC992)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1645) What is the first name of the next person? (NAME1092)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11890.000.00
1646) Is this person male or female? (SEX1092)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1647) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL1092)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1648) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BIO1092)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1649) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE1092)
 TOTAL%
997) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1650) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR1092)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1651) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDUC1092)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1652) 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) (MARIT92)
 TOTAL%
1) Married108591.3
2) Divorced/remarried100.8
3) Divorced615.1
4) Widowed/remarried20.2
5) Widowed191.6
6) Separated121.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1653) Is this correct? (CORR92)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes118199.3
8) No70.6
9) Don't know10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1654) Have you divorced since we last interviewed you? (DIV8892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes735.9
2) No116194.0
4) Refused10.1
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1655) How many months ago did you divorce? (NUMDIV92)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total119349.078.23
1656) Have you been widowed since we last interviewed you? (WID8892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes161.3
2) No121698.5
4) Refused30.2
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1657) How many months ago were you widowed? (NUMWID92)
 TOTAL%
7) 710.1
8) 810.1
10) 1010.1
11) 1110.1
18) 1810.1
21) 2110.1
22) 2210.1
23) 2310.1
29) 2910.1
33) 3310.1
34) 3420.2
36) 3620.2
41) 4110.1
44) 4410.1
51) Inapplicable117598.7
Missing842
Total1191100.0
1658) Have you remarried since we last interviewed you? (REM8892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes332.7
2) No119696.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused50.4
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1659) How many months ago did you remarry? (NUMREM92)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total119050.294.68
1660) Have there been any changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1988? (CHANGE92)
 TOTAL%
1) Changes53343.2
2) No changes70256.8
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1661) What were these changes? (CHAN192)
 TOTAL%
1) Divorced675.6
2) Spouse left, separated100.8
3) Spouse died131.1
4) Respondent remarried201.7
5) Respondent living with someone20.2
6) Child born635.3
7) Stepchild added60.5
8) Foster/adopted child added40.3
9) Child lives with other parent40.3
10) Child moved out27222.8
11) Child moved back252.1
12) Other relatives moved in121.0
13) Other relatives moved out50.4
14) Friends moved in40.3
15) Friends moved out40.3
16) Other221.8
19) None/No other66055.3
Missing840
Total1193100.0
1662) Second change (CHAN292)
 TOTAL%
1) Divorced20.2
4) Respondent remarried50.4
5) Respondent living with someone50.4
6) Child born110.9
7) Stepchild added60.5
8) Foster/adopted child added20.2
9) Child lives with other parent80.7
10) Child moved out1169.8
11) Child moved back70.6
12) Other relatives moved in161.3
13) Other relatives moved out40.3
14) Friends moved in30.3
16) Other131.1
19) None/No other99183.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1663) Third change (CHAN392)
 TOTAL%
1) Divorced20.2
2) Spouse left, separated30.3
3) Spouse died10.1
4) Respondent remarried20.2
6) Child born20.2
7) Stepchild added40.3
9) Child lives with other parent30.3
10) Child moved out221.9
11) Child moved back50.4
12) Other relatives moved in50.4
13) Other relatives moved out70.6
16) Other70.6
19) None/No other112694.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1664) Fourth change (CHAN492)
 TOTAL%
6) Child born10.1
7) Stepchild added10.1
9) Child lives with other parent10.1
10) Child moved out60.5
12) Other relatives moved in20.2
13) Other relatives moved out60.5
16) Other30.3
19) None/No other116998.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1665) Fifth change (CHAN592)
 TOTAL%
10) Child moved out10.1
13) Other relatives moved out30.3
16) Other10.1
19) None/No other118499.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1666) Sixth change (CHAN692)
 TOTAL%
10) Child moved out10.1
19) None/No other118899.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1667) Seventh change (CHAN792)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1668) Eighth change (CHAN892)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1669) Ninth change (CHAN992)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1670) Tenth change (CHAN1092)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1671) Eleventh change (CHAN1192)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1672) Twelfth change (CHAN1292)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1673) Thirteenth change (CHAN1392)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1674) Fourteenth change (CHAN1492)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1675) Fifteenth change (CHAN1592)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1676) Sixteenth change (CHAN1692)
 TOTAL%
19) None/No other1189100.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1677) Specify other (CHAN1792)
 TOTAL%
0) No other changes114796.5
1) Other changes423.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1678) Which child moved back? (MOVE192)
 TOTAL%
1) 1373.1
97) Inapplicable115296.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1679) Why did this child move back? (MOVE292)
 TOTAL%
1) 1373.1
97) Inapplicable115296.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1680) Which relative(s) moved in? (MOVE392)
 TOTAL%
1) 1352.9
97) Inapplicable115497.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1681) Why did this/these relatives move in? (MOVE492)
 TOTAL%
1) 1342.9
97) Inapplicable115597.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1682) Which relative(s) move out? (MOVE592)
 TOTAL%
1) 1181.5
97) Inapplicable117198.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1683) Why did this/these relative(s) move out? (MOVE692)
 TOTAL%
1) 1181.5
97) Inapplicable117198.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1684) Which friend(s) moved in? (MOVE792)
 TOTAL%
1) 170.6
97) Inapplicable118299.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1685) Why did this/these friend(s) move in? (MOVE892)
 TOTAL%
1) 170.6
97) Inapplicable118299.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1686) Which friend(s) moved out? (MOVE992)
 TOTAL%
1) 150.4
97) Inapplicable118499.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1687) Why did this/these friend(s) move out? (MOVE1092)
 TOTAL%
1) 140.3
97) Inapplicable118599.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1688) As I understand it, you had the following changes in your household since 1988--Review changes. Is this correct? (Make changes if necessary) (COR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52844.4
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable66055.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1689) If respondent indicates that the 1988 household information is incorrect, record discrepancies on 1988 cover sheet and indicate below. (COR292)
 TOTAL%
1) 1988 info incorrect363.0
2) 1988 info correct115096.7
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1690) When you got married, did (you/your wife) change (your/her last name to (you husband's/yours)? (NAME192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes101385.2
2) No151.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused100.8
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1691) Did (you/she) use (your/her) maiden name as a middle name? (MADNM292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25021.0
2) No76364.2
97) Inapplicable17614.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1692) What last name did (you/she) use? Did (you/she) keep (your/her) maiden name, use a hyphenated name, or something else? (LSNME392)
 TOTAL%
1) Kept maiden name60.5
2) Hyphenated name10.1
3) Other70.6
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable117498.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1693) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1988, when we last interviewed you? (RES192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28423.9
2) No90375.9
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1694) How many times have you moved? (RES292)
 TOTAL%
1) 121518.1
2) 2494.1
3) 3121.0
4) 430.3
5) 530.3
7) 710.1
99) Refused10.1
997) Inapplicable90576.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1695) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (RES392)
 TOTAL%
1) Town or city22318.8
2) Farm121.0
3) Open country/non-farm494.1
97) Inapplicable90576.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1696) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1988? (RES492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13511.4
2) No14912.5
97) Inapplicable90576.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1697) What type of housing do you now live in? (Read list) (RES592)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling21718.3
2) Duplex40.3
3) Townhouse201.7
4) Apartment363.0
5) Mobile home70.6
97) Inapplicable90576.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1698) Is your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1988, worse quality, or better quality? (RES692)
 TOTAL%
1) Same quality786.6
2) Worse quality373.1
3) Better quality16714.0
4) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable90576.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1699) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (CHIL192)
 TOTAL%
1) 112110.2
2) 247940.3
3) 329825.1
4) 413511.4
5) 5504.2
6) 6262.2
7) 7100.8
8) 830.3
10) 1010.1
11) 1120.2
25) None/no children645.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1700) Do you have children who aren't living with you? (CHIL292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67356.6
2) No45037.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable645.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1701) Name of child 1 not living with respondent (CHNAM192)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified45238.0
1) Name given67356.6
97) Not applicable645.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1702) Age of child 1 (CHAGE192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189448.14480.01
1703) Sex of child 1 (CHSEX192)
 TOTAL%
1) Male33027.8
2) Female34328.8
97) Inapplicable51643.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1704) How many miles away does this child live? (CHDIS192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118945,052.9349,551.28
1705) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (CHSEE192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11894,363.244,953.35
1706) Name of child 2 (CHNAM292)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified70058.9
1) Name given48941.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1707) Age of child 2 (CHAGE292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189598.53476.97
1708) Sex of child 2 (CHSEX292)
 TOTAL%
1) Male24820.9
2) Female24120.3
97) Inapplicable70058.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1709) How many miles away does this child live? (CHDIS292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118960,123.4248,825.30
1710) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (CHSEE292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11895,963.814,903.86
1711) Name of child 3 (CHNAM392)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified94779.6
1) Name given24220.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1712) Age of child 3 (CHAGE392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189799.69390.49
1713) Sex of child 3 (CHSEX392)
 TOTAL%
1) Male1099.2
2) Female13311.2
97) Inapplicable94779.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1714) How many miles away does this child live? (CHDIS392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118980,330.3439,646.06
1715) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (CHSEE392)
 TOTAL%
1) 112210.3
2) 2252.1
3) 3191.6
4) 4110.9
5) 5121.0
6) 650.4
7) 7151.3
8) 820.2
10) 1020.2
14) 1470.6
20) 2010.1
21) 2110.1
30) 3050.4
36) 3610.1
45) 4510.1
50) 5010.1
60) 6010.1
90) 9010.1
143) 14310.1
1825) 182510.1
9997) Inapplicable94779.6
9998) Don't know50.4
9999) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1716) Name of child 4 (CHNAM492)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified108090.8
1) Name given1099.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1717) Age of child 4 (CHAGE492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189908.13279.85
1718) Sex of child 4 (CHSEX492)
 TOTAL%
1) Male524.4
2) Female574.8
97) Inapplicable108090.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1719) How many miles away does this child live? (CHDIS492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118991,194.6728,295.01
1720) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (CHSEE492)
 TOTAL%
1) 1463.9
2) 2121.0
3) 360.5
4) 450.4
5) 580.7
6) 610.1
7) 7110.9
10) 1030.3
14) 1460.5
21) 2120.2
28) 2810.1
60) 6020.2
90) 9010.1
120) 12010.1
1095) 109510.1
9997) Inapplicable108090.8
9998) Don't know20.2
9999) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1721) Name of child 5 (CHNAM592)
 TOTAL%
0) No name specified114696.4
1) Name given433.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1722) Age of child 5 (CHAGE592)
 TOTAL%
16) 1610.1
20) 2010.1
21) 2110.1
22) 2240.3
23) 2310.1
24) 2420.2
25) 2510.1
26) 2620.2
28) 2890.8
29) 2920.2
30) 3060.5
31) 3130.3
32) 3240.3
33) 3320.2
34) 3420.2
35) 3510.1
36) 3610.1
997) Inapplicable114696.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1723) Sex of child 5 (CHSEX592)
 TOTAL%
1) Male211.8
2) Female221.9
97) Inapplicable114696.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1724) How many miles away does this child live? (CHDIS592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118996,389.5618,631.35
1725) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from (him/her)? (CHSEE592)
 TOTAL%
1) 1171.4
2) 250.4
3) 340.3
4) 450.4
7) 740.3
8) 820.2
14) 1440.3
21) 2110.1
60) 6010.1
9997) Inapplicable114696.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1726) Do obligations to (this child/these children) take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (OBLIG92)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot635.3
2) Quite a bit17815.0
3) A little18715.7
4) Hardly any24120.3
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable51643.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1727) 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? (GROW92)
 TOTAL%
1) Looking forward31426.4
2) Unhappy20717.4
3) Both advantages & disadvantages55246.4
4) Don't know242.0
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable887.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1728) 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? (RETURN92)
 TOTAL%
1) Happy18515.6
2) Somewhat reluctant34128.7
3) Discourage12510.5
4) Don't know171.4
5) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable51643.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1729) As I grow older, things seem better than I thought they would be. (LIFE192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15913.4
2) Agree71860.4
3) Disagree26021.9
4) Strongly disagree322.7
5) Don't know181.5
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1730) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (LIFE292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17414.6
2) Agree66656.0
3) Disagree31226.2
4) Strongly disagree211.8
5) Don't know151.3
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1731) This is the dreariest time of my life. (LIFE392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree211.8
2) Agree826.9
3) Disagree62552.6
4) Strongly disagree45137.9
5) Don't know100.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1732) These are the best years of my life. (LIFE492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14712.4
2) Agree67356.6
3) Disagree32127.0
4) Strongly disagree221.9
5) Don't know262.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1733) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (LIFE592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree110.9
2) Agree1089.1
3) Disagree73962.2
4) Strongly disagree32727.5
5) Don't know40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1734) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (LIFE692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23219.5
2) Agree79166.5
3) Disagree14812.4
4) Strongly disagree131.1
5) Don't know50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1735) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (LIFE792)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22318.8
2) Agree82569.4
3) Disagree12310.3
4) Strongly disagree131.1
5) Don't know50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1736) When I think back over my life, I didn't get most of the important things I wanted. (LIFE892)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree171.4
2) Agree15813.3
3) Disagree80267.5
4) Strongly disagree20016.8
5) Don't know110.9
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1737) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (LIFE992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree141.2
2) Agree13010.9
3) Disagree77665.3
4) Strongly disagree26222.0
5) Don't know60.5
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1738) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (LIFE1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1038.7
2) Agree84971.4
3) Disagree20617.3
4) Strongly disagree151.3
5) Don't know161.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1739) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (LIFE1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree958.0
2) Agree66055.5
3) Disagree36730.9
4) Strongly disagree141.2
5) Don't know514.3
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1740) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I want to do. (LIFE1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15513.0
2) Agree83570.2
3) Disagree16714.0
4) Strongly disagree151.3
5) Don't know171.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1741) 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. (LIFE1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree352.9
2) Agree21418.0
3) Disagree83970.6
4) Strongly disagree887.4
5) Don't know110.9
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1742) 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? (LIFE1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Very young for age18915.9
2) Young for age63853.7
3) Same as others30926.0
4) Old for age474.0
5) Very old for age20.2
6) Don't know40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1743) I feel that I have a number of good qualities. (PER192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31726.7
2) Agree86072.3
3) Disagree110.9
5) Don't know10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1744) I feel that I do not have much to be proud of. (PER292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80.7
2) Agree191.6
3) Disagree74162.3
4) Strongly disagree42135.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1745) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (PER392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19816.7
2) Agree91577.0
3) Disagree695.8
4) Strongly disagree50.4
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1746) I certainly feel useless at times. (PER492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree151.3
2) Agree26322.1
3) Disagree70259.0
4) Strongly disagree20517.2
5) Don't know40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1747) I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. (PER592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree29324.6
2) Agree86672.8
3) Disagree252.1
4) Strongly agree20.2
5) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1748) All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. (PER692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.2
2) Agree121.0
3) Disagree61852.0
4) Strongly disagree55546.7
5) Don't know20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1749) How much satisfaction do you get from your neighborhood? (SAT192)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal24920.9
2) Quite a bit33428.1
3) Some38332.2
4) A little16113.5
5) None605.0
6) Don't know20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1750) How much satisfaction do you get from your job? (SAT292)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal41735.1
2) Quite a bit39933.6
3) Some20517.2
4) A little584.9
5) None806.7
6) Don't know272.3
7) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1751) How much satisfaction do you get from your house or apartment? (SAT392)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal50942.8
2) Quite a bit42235.5
3) Some19616.5
4) A little484.0
5) None141.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1752) How much satisfaction do you get from your friends? (SAT492)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal58148.9
2) Quite a bit38832.6
3) Some17714.9
4) A little383.2
5) None50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1753) How much satisfaction do you get from your hobbies or leisure activities? (SAT592)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal48440.7
2) Quite a bit36230.4
3) Some25321.3
4) A little554.6
5) None332.8
6) Don't know20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1754) How much satisfaction do you get from your marriage? (SAT692)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal67756.9
2) Quite a bit24520.6
3) Some897.5
4) A little181.5
5) None80.7
7) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1755) How much satisfaction do you get from your children? (SAT792)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal78966.4
2) Quite a bit26322.1
3) Some494.1
4) A little151.3
5) None50.4
6) Don't know40.3
97) Inapplicable645.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1756) How much satisfaction do you get from the rest of your family? (SAT892)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal47339.8
2) Quite a bit37331.4
3) Some26522.3
4) A little544.5
5) None171.4
6) Don't know60.5
7) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1757) 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? (SAT992)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy52944.5
2) Pretty happy60250.6
3) Not too happy554.6
4) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1758) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (RELI192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much43236.3
2) Quite a bit27723.3
3) Some29324.6
4) A little1008.4
5) Not at all867.2
6) Don't know10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1759) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI292)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly55346.5
2) Once a month17114.4
3) Less than monthly17214.5
4) Never29324.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1760) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI392)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily231.9
2) Weekly16714.0
3) Monthly26822.5
4) Less than once a month30425.6
5) Never42735.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1761) How often do you and your (husband/wife) attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI492)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly39433.1
2) Once a month12110.2
3) Less than monthly20217.0
4) Never31926.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1762) In the past three years has your (husband/wife) become more religious in a way that affects your life together? (RELI592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22518.9
2) No80667.8
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1763) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI692)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily61852.0
2) Weekly26021.9
3) Monthly786.6
4) Less than once a month937.8
5) Never13711.5
6) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1764) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI792)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily766.4
2) Weekly17915.1
3) Monthly937.8
4) Less than once a month22218.7
5) Never61952.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1765) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI892)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily20517.2
2) Weekly29925.1
3) Monthly14812.4
4) Less than once a month28123.6
5) Never25621.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1766) How religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (RELI992)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious716.0
2) More religious22418.8
3) About the same56347.4
4) Less religious14011.8
5) Much less religious342.9
6) Don't know20.2
7) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1767) Which is more important to you - routine and stability or variety and excitement? (CHAR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Routine75163.2
2) Variety40734.2
3) Don't know292.4
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1768) When they receive extra money, people have different ideas about what to do with it. Some prefer to spend it now and enjoy it, while others put it in savings and enjoy a sense of security. Are you generally a spender of a saver? (CHAR292)
 TOTAL%
1) Spender49641.7
2) Saver63153.1
3) Don't know584.9
4) Refused40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1769) Some people feel more comfortable when they know just what the future will bring whereas others find that dull and depressing. How about you? Is knowing what will happen each day important to you or do you prefer having things a little less certain? (CHAR392)
 TOTAL%
1) Know what will happen64954.6
2) Less certain51443.2
3) Don't know242.0
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1770) If you won $5,000 and had only two choices in how to spend it, would you be likely to invest in something for your home or spend it on a vacation? (CHAR492)
 TOTAL%
1) Home79366.7
2) Vacation37631.6
3) Don't know191.6
4) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1771) If you were offered a job that you know would provide a modest but adequate income for the rest of your life and, at the same time, a job that paid much more but its long-term prospects were still unknown, which would you take? (CHAR592)
 TOTAL%
1) Low pay-secure67957.1
2) High pay-uncertain44937.8
3) Don't know554.6
4) Refused60.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1772) Imagine you were unmarried and dating two people who indicated they were interested in marrying you. One you found exciting to be with and you always had a great time, but you were uncertain how you would get along after several years of marriage. The other was not nearly as exciting, but you were fairly certain you would get along for many years. Which would you choose? (CHAR692)
 TOTAL%
1) Excitement22819.2
2) Steady87573.6
3) Don't know756.3
4) Refused110.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1773) You have a choice to take a job in another community which is exactly the type of work you have been looking for. Or you may remain in your present job which is not quite what you want, but you would remain in a community that you enjoy very much. Your family says either is okay. What would you do? (CHAR792)
 TOTAL%
1) Move52043.7
2) Stay62952.9
3) Don't know332.8
4) Refused70.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1774) Some people who are about to try something new look forward to it while others are uneasy. Do you look forward to new things or are you uneasy? (CHAR892)
 TOTAL%
1) Look forward87373.4
2) Uneasy28924.3
3) Don't know252.1
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1775) Some people are more at ease when they know things are going to be the same while others are more satisfied when they know each day is going to be different. Do you prefer things to be the same each day or do you look forward to new things? (CHAR992)
 TOTAL%
1) Same25321.3
2) New89975.6
3) Don't know352.9
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1776) After each of the following statements, indicate 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. (STAT192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25721.6
2) Agree58449.1
3) Disagree27423.0
4) Strongly disagree574.8
5) Don't know151.3
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1777) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (STAT292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree544.5
2) Agree21518.1
3) Disagree73261.6
4) Strongly disagree16714.0
5) Don't know191.6
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1778) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (STAT392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15312.9
2) Agree82669.5
3) Disagree16914.2
4) Strongly disagree272.3
5) Don't know131.1
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1779) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (STAT492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree47139.6
2) Agree66555.9
3) Disagree504.2
4) Strongly disagree20.2
5) Don't know10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1780) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (STAT592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree302.5
2) Agree26422.2
3) Disagree73762.0
4) Strongly disagree12810.8
5) Don't know292.4
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1781) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (STAT692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17214.5
2) Agree58949.5
3) Disagree33528.2
4) Strongly disagree816.8
5) Don't know110.9
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1782) 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. (STAT792)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree453.8
2) Agree27022.7
3) Disagree68957.9
4) Strongly disagree16513.9
5) Don't know201.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1783) Would you say your (husband/wife) is more traditional or less traditional than you with respect to the roles of men and women? (STAT892)
 TOTAL%
1) More50142.1
2) Less18615.6
3) Same34529.0
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused60.5
6) 614712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1784) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (MARR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree34228.8
2) Agree63753.6
3) Disagree17514.7
4) Strongly disagree181.5
5) Don't know151.3
6) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1785) It's okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (MARR292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree131.1
2) Agree857.1
3) Disagree59850.3
4) Strongly disagree48040.4
5) Don't know100.8
6) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1786) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (MARR392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12310.3
2) Agree68957.9
3) Disagree28824.2
4) Strongly disagree191.6
5) Don't know605.0
6) Refused100.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1787) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (MARR492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree766.4
2) Agree65054.7
3) Disagree35529.9
4) Strongly disagree201.7
5) Don't know816.8
6) Refused70.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1788) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (MARR592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree312.6
2) Agree26722.5
3) Disagree73461.7
4) Strongly disagree12110.2
5) Don't know312.6
6) Refused50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1789) In marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (MARR692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree675.6
2) Agree69158.1
3) Disagree30926.0
4) Strongly disagree252.1
5) Don't know937.8
6) Refused40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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1790) Is your mother still living? (PAR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes77865.4
2) No40834.3
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1791) Is your father still living? (PAR292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49341.5
2) No69258.2
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1792) Are your parents still married to each other? (PAR392)
 TOTAL%
1) No, divorced524.4
2) No, separated20.2
3) Yes35029.4
97) Inapplicable78566.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1793) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (PAR492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118935,027.7047,427.26
1794) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (PAR592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11893,487.834,759.69
1795) How many miles away from you does your father live? (PAR692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118859,345.8148,967.27
1796) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (PAR792)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11895,942.764,897.37
1797) Would you say obligation to your parent(s) takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (PAR892)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot312.6
2) Quite a bit1189.9
3) A little35930.2
4) Hardly any35629.9
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable32227.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1798) Were your parents ever divorced or separated? (PAR992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, divorced1139.5
2) Yes, separated191.6
3) No64754.4
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable40434.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1799) How old were you when your parents divorced or separated? (PAR1092)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189842.96357.90
1800) Taking all things together, how would you describe your natural parents' marriage? Would you say that their marriage was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PAR1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy32427.2
2) Pretty happy57047.9
3) Not too happy25121.1
4) Don't know363.0
5) Refused80.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1801) Is your (husband's/wife's) mother still living? (PAR1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68157.3
2) No35830.1
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1802) Is your (husband's/wife's) father still living? (PAR1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45037.8
2) No58749.4
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1803) Are your (husband's/wife's) parents still married to each other? (PAR1492)
 TOTAL%
1) No, divorced615.1
2) No, separated40.3
3) Yes30825.9
97) Inapplicable81668.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1804) How many miles away from you does your spouse's mother live? (PAR1592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118942,982.5949,272.98
1805) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your spouse's mother? (PAR1692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11894,324.514,944.13
1806) How many miles away from you does your spouse's father live? (PAR1792)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118862,603.4748,255.00
1807) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your spouse's father? (PAR1892)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11896,311.524,810.17
1808) Would you say obligation to your (husband's/wife's) parent(s) takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (PAR1992)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot231.9
2) Quite a bit726.1
3) A little29124.5
4) Hardly any36931.0
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable43136.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1809) The following are questions about your relationship with your other relatives that don't live with you, such as parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (RELT2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes105188.4
2) No13511.4
3) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1810) How many would that be? (RELT292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189122.71317.13
1811) How many of these live within an hour's drive of you? (RELT392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189122.51322.26
1812) How many of these relatives do you regularly get a letter from, or talk with at least once a month or more? (RELT492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189123.38321.93
1813) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (RELT592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189122.88322.12
1814) Would you say obligation to your relatives takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RELT692)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot282.4
2) Quite a bit1129.4
3) A little43836.8
4) Hardly any47039.5
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable13811.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1815) Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (FRI192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes109091.7
2) No988.2
3) Don't know10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1816) How many very close friends would that be? (FRI292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118987.94274.19
1817) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (FRI392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118991.63281.92
1818) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk about problems you may have in your family? (FRI492)
 TOTAL%
0) 0494.1
1) 113911.7
2) 231926.8
3) 319116.1
4) 41189.9
5) 5917.7
6) 6837.0
7) 7110.9
8) 8181.5
9) 920.2
10) 10282.4
11) 1110.1
12) 12121.0
14) 1420.2
15) 1530.3
16) 1620.2
17) 1710.1
18) 1810.1
20) 2080.7
23) 2310.1
24) 2410.1
25) 2530.3
997) Inapplicable1058.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1819) How many of your close friends would you also consider as close friends of your (husband's/wife's)? (FRI592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189204.15398.93
1820) Some people feel they have very strong roots in their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (COMM192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached40734.2
2) Somewhat attached41134.6
3) A little attached21618.2
4) Not attached15413.0
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1821) 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? (COMM292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes77665.3
2) No40934.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1822) How many do you belong to? (COMM392)
 TOTAL%
1) 125321.3
2) 223119.4
3) 314712.4
4) 4685.7
5) 5312.6
6) 6211.8
7) 770.6
8) 860.5
9) 910.1
10) 1040.3
11) 1110.1
12) 1210.1
15) 1510.1
20) 2010.1
99) Refused10.1
997) Inapplicable41534.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1823) How many of these does your (husband/wife) also belong to? (COMM492)
 TOTAL%
0) 024820.9
1) 125421.4
2) 212510.5
3) 3342.9
4) 4201.7
5) 590.8
6) 640.3
99) Refused10.1
997) Inapplicable49441.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1824) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (COMM592)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved796.6
2) Somewhat involved21518.1
3) Slightly involved33828.4
4) Not at all involved55646.8
6) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1825) Were you born in the community where you live now? (COMM692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26722.5
2) No92177.5
4) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1826) Were you born in the same state, a different state, or a different country? (COMM792)
 TOTAL%
1) Same state43836.8
2) Different state43336.4
3) Different country494.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable26822.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1827) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (FAM192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes211.8
2) No30425.6
3) Don't know80.7
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable85271.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1828) (Are you/is your wife/partner) pregnant now? (FAM292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.5
2) No151.3
97) Inapplicable116898.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1829) 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? (JOB192)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time85672.0
2) Working part-time373.1
3) On temporary leave131.1
4) Unemployed221.9
5) Retired907.6
6) In-school20.2
7) Keeping house90.8
8) Other121.0
10) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1830) (Have you/Has he) worked at any time in the last three years? (JOB292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80.7
2) No131.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable116798.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1831) What kind of work (does your husband/do you) normally do? (State job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, give detail for all jobs but clearly mark primary job.) (JOB392)
 TOTAL%
0) Occupation not given20.2
1) Occupation specified92875.1
997) Inapplicable30524.7
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1832) Husbands occupational type (HOCTYPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional technical or kindred worker25320.5
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors26021.1
3) Clerical and kindred workers1108.9
4) Sales workers494.0
5) Craftsmen and foremen12510.1
6) Operatives685.5
7) Non-farm laborers171.4
8) Private household workers10.1
9) Service workers625.0
10) Farm laborers or foremen10.1
11) Military110.9
19) Farmers/ranchers10.1
25) Farmers/ranchers30.2
27) 2710.1
28) 2810.1
33) 3310.1
51) 5110.1
54) 5410.1
57) 5720.2
61) 6120.2
65) Farmers/ranchers10.1
997) Inapplicable26421.4
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1833) When did (you/he) stop working? (JOB492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189906.61279.44
1834) 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? (JOB592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189276.96403.69
1835) How long (has your husband/have you) had this job? (JOB692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11892,504.184,200.56
1836) Does (your husband's/your) job involve irregular hours? (JOB792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes57148.0
2) No33428.1
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1837) Does (your husband's/your) job involve shift work? (JOB892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14912.5
2) No75663.6
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1838) Does (your husband's/your) job involve evening meetings? (JOB992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes43236.3
2) No47239.7
3) 310.1
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1839) Does (your husband's/your) job involve overnight trips? (JOB1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41334.7
2) No49241.4
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1840) 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? (JOB1192)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot826.9
2) Somewhat23019.3
3) Not too much32127.0
4) Not at all27122.8
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1841) 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? (JOB1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied40434.0
2) Moderately satisfied35029.4
3) A little dissatisfied1119.3
4) Very dissatisfied383.2
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1842) Do the demands of your family -- for example, doctor appointments, sickness, and household emergencies -- interfere with (your/his) job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (JOB1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often131.1
2) Pretty often242.0
3) Seldom54545.8
4) Never32327.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1843) We'd like to ask a few questions about things that might have happened to (your husband's/your) job since the fall of 1988. (Was your husband/Were you) unemployed for a month or longer? (JOB1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12510.5
2) No77765.3
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1844) How many months? (JOB1592)
 TOTAL%
1) 1171.4
2) 2211.8
3) 3242.0
4) 4100.8
5) 520.2
6) 6161.3
7) 710.1
8) 870.6
9) 930.3
10) 1030.3
11) 1120.2
12) 1250.4
15) 1510.1
16) 1610.1
18) 1810.1
24) 2460.5
36) 3630.3
96) 9610.1
98) Don't know10.1
997) Inapplicable106489.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1845) Did (your husband/you) have a reduction in pay? (JOB1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18715.7
2) No71360.0
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1846) Did (he/you) go to work for a different employer? (JOB1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18815.8
2) No71560.1
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1847) Did (he/you) get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (JOB1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37631.6
2) No52243.9
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1848) Did (he/you) start school or a training program to increase (his/your) job skills? (JOB1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26122.0
2) No64053.8
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1849) Was there any time in the last three years when your family had to rely primarily on (your/your husband's) income because (your wife was/you were) not bringing in enough money? (JOB2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36230.4
2) No53945.3
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable28423.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1850) If (you/your husband) had a choice, would (you/he) have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (JOB2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time19016.0
2) Full-time54045.4
3) Not work16513.9
4) Don't know110.9
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable28223.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1851) Work status by age (JOB2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Work but not 60 or over36730.9
2) Work and 60 or over312.6
3) Retired332.8
4) Under 60 and does not work151.3
5) Female respondent59650.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1852) How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (JOB2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely121.0
2) Somewhat likely60.5
3) Not too likely60.5
4) Not at all likely50.4
5) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable115897.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1853) Do you feel that stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (JOB2492)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good40.3
2) Mostly good100.8
3) Mostly bad40.3
4) Entirely bad90.8
5) Don't know40.3
97) Inapplicable115897.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1854) How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice or no choice at all? (JOB2592)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice141.2
2) A great deal of choice60.5
3) Some choice40.3
4) No choice at all60.5
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable115897.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1855) (Ask only if male respondent is retired:) How much choice did you have in deciding to (retire/stop working)? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (JOB2692)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice211.8
2) A great deal of choice30.3
3) Some choice30.3
4) No choice at all60.5
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1856) Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (JOB2792)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier90.8
2) Later10.1
3) Just about the time wanted to231.9
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1857) Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (JOB2892)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good100.8
2) Mostly good191.6
3) Mostly bad20.2
4) Entirely bad10.1
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1858) As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (JOB2992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.3
2) Agree211.8
3) Disagree70.6
4) Strongly disagree10.1
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1859) Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (JOB3092)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree30.3
3) Disagree231.9
4) Strongly disagree60.5
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1860) Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (JOB3192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60.5
2) Agree221.9
3) Disagree40.3
4) Strongly disagree10.1
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1861) Not having to work for pay leaves too much time on one's hands. (JOB3292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree30.3
3) Disagree191.6
4) Strongly disagree50.4
5) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable115697.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1862) We would like to know about (your wife's/your) present job. Last week (was your wife/were you) working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WJOB192)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time52143.8
2) Working part-time21117.7
3) On temporary leave20.2
4) Unemployed90.8
5) Retired453.8
6) In school100.8
7) Keeping house23319.6
8) Other110.9
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1863) (Have you/Has she) worked at any time in the last three years? (WJOB292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes766.4
2) No17815.0
97) Inapplicable93578.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1864) What kind of work (does your wife/do you) normally do? (State job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, give detail for all jobs but clearly mark primary job.) (WJOB392)
 TOTAL%
0) Occupation not given14711.9
1) Occupation specified86470.0
997) Inapplicable22418.1
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1865) Wife's occupation type (WOCTYPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical or kindred worker24619.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors20716.8
3) Clerical and kindred workers20516.6
4) Sales workers604.9
5) Craftsmen foremen584.7
6) Operatives383.1
7) Non-farm laborers80.6
8) Private household workers30.2
9) Service workers665.3
11) Military40.3
19) Farmers/ranchers10.1
25) Farmers/ranchers10.1
41) 4110.1
54) 5420.2
61) 6110.1
997) Inapplicable33427.0
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1866) When did (you/she) stop working? (WJOB492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189942.47223.64
1867) During the average week, how many hours (do you/does she) work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, and work done for the job at home? (WJOB592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189406.09465.59
1868) How long (have you/has your wife) had this job? (WJOB692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11893,883.444,816.02
1869) Does (your/your wife's) job involve irregular hours? (WJOB792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31326.3
2) No42035.3
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1870) Does (your/your wife's) job involve shift work? (WJOB892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes796.6
2) No65455.0
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1871) Does (your/your wife's) job involve evening meetings? (WJOB992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23820.0
2) No49441.5
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1872) Does (your/your wife's) job involve overnight trips? (WJOB1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15913.4
2) No57348.2
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1873) 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? (WJOB1192)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot373.1
2) Somewhat15112.7
3) Not too much25621.5
4) Not at all28924.3
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1874) On the whole, how satisfied (are you/is your wife) with this job? Would you say very satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WJOB1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied32026.9
2) Moderately satisfied31526.5
3) A little dissatisfied847.1
4) Very dissatisfied151.3
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1875) Do the demands of your family -- for example, doctor appointments, sickness and household emergencies -- interfere with (your/your wife's) job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (WJOB1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often110.9
2) Pretty often786.6
3) Seldom42235.5
4) Never22218.7
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1876) (Were you/Was your wife) unemployed for a month or longer? (WJOB1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15913.4
2) No57248.1
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1877) How many months? (WJOB1592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189865.71334.38
1878) Did (you/your wife) have a reduction in pay? (WJOB1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1068.9
2) No62252.3
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1879) Did (you/she) go to work for a different employer? (WJOB1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22218.7
2) No50642.6
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1880) Did (you/she) get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (WJOB1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35129.5
2) No37431.5
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1881) Did (you/your wife) start school or a training program to increase (your/her) job skills? (WJOB1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27423.0
2) No45738.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1882) 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? (WJOB2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12310.3
2) No60651.0
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1883) If (you/your wife) had a choice, would (you/she) have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (WJOB2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time37431.5
2) Full-time20617.3
3) Not work15012.6
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable45538.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1884) Work status by age (WJOB2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Work but not 60 or over47840.2
2) Work and 60 or over211.8
3) Retired423.5
4) Under 60 and does not work12710.7
5) Male respondent37431.5
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1885) How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (WJOB2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely90.8
2) Somewhat likely20.2
3) Not too likely70.6
4) Not at all likely30.3
97) Inapplicable116898.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1886) Do you feel that stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (WJOB2492)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good30.3
2) Mostly good70.6
3) Mostly bad70.6
4) Entirely bad20.2
5) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable116898.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1887) How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or not choice at all? (WJOB2592)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice121.0
2) A great deal of choice60.5
3) Some choice10.1
4) No choice at all20.2
97) Inapplicable116898.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1888) How much choice did you have in deciding to (retire/stop working)? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (WJOB2692)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice242.0
2) A great deal of choice40.3
3) Some choice60.5
4) No choice at all50.4
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1889) Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (WJOB2792)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier110.9
2) Later30.3
3) Just about the time wanted to231.9
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1890) Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (WJOB2892)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good110.9
2) Mostly good252.1
3) Mostly bad10.1
4) Entirely bad20.2
5) Don't know30.3
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1891) As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (WJOB2992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.3
2) Agree262.2
3) Disagree80.7
4) Strongly disagree10.1
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1892) Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (WJOB3092)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree40.3
3) Disagree322.7
4) Strongly disagree40.3
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1893) Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (WJOB3192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80.7
2) Agree292.4
3) Disagree40.3
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1894) Not having to work for pay leaves too much time on one's hands. (WJOB3292)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree80.7
3) Disagree302.5
4) Strongly disagree20.2
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable114796.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1895) [Unmarried respondent] 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? (PRES192)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time1038.7
2) Working part-time161.3
3) On temporary leave20.2
4) Unemployed10.1
5) Retired121.0
6) In school40.3
7) Keeping house80.7
97) Inapplicable104387.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1896) [Unmarried respondent] Have you worked at any time in the last three years? (PRES292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80.7
2) No40.3
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1897) [Unmarried respondent] What kind of work do (did) you normally do? (State job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, give details for all jobs, but clearly mark primary job.) (PRES392)
 TOTAL%
1) Occupation given14311.6
97) Inapplicable104684.7
997) 997463.7
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1898) Respondents occupational type (ROCTYPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical or kindred worker272.2
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors403.2
3) Clerical and kindred workers342.8
4) Sales workers50.4
5) Craftsmen and foremen100.8
6) Operatives50.4
7) Non-farm laborers10.1
8) Private household workers10.1
9) Service workers161.3
10) Farm laborers, foremen00.0
11) Military10.1
29) Farmers/ranchers10.1
54) Farmers/ranchers00.0
997) Inapplicable109488.6
Missing798
Total1235100.0
1899) [Unmarried respondent] When did you stop working? (PRES492)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
3) 310.1
4) 410.1
6) 610.1
11) 1110.1
12) 1210.1
14) 1410.1
24) 2440.3
30) 3010.1
48) 4810.1
60) 6020.2
120) 12010.1
180) 18010.1
198) 19810.1
997) Inapplicable116998.3
998) Don't know10.1
999) Refused10.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1900) [Unmarried respondent] 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? (PRES592)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189900.32287.39
1901) [Unmarried respondent] How long have you had this job? (PRES692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189906.32271.28
1902) [Unmarried respondent] Does your job involve irregular hours? (PRES792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes695.8
2) No524.4
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1903) [Unmarried respondent] Does your job involve shift work? (PRES892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes242.0
2) No968.1
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1904) [Unmarried respondent] Does your job involve evening meetings? (PRES992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes463.9
2) No756.3
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1905) [Unmarried respondent] Does your job involve overnight trips? (PRES1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes433.6
2) No786.6
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1906) [Unmarried respondent] On the whole, how satisfied are you with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (PRES1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied605.0
2) Moderately satisfied544.5
3) A little dissatisfied50.4
4) Very dissatisfied20.2
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1907) [Unmarried respondent] Do the demands of your family -- for example, doctor appointments, sickness, and household emergencies -- interfere with (your/his) job? Would you say very often, pretty often, seldom, or never? (PRES1292)
 TOTAL%
2) Pretty often90.8
3) Seldom685.7
4) Never443.7
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1908) [Unmarried respondent] Were you unemployed for a month or longer? (PRES1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.9
2) No988.2
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1909) [Unmarried respondent] How many months? (PRES1492)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.2
2) 230.3
3) 340.3
4) 410.1
6) 640.3
12) 1230.3
15) 1510.1
16) 1610.1
18) 1810.1
24) 2410.1
998) Don't know10.1
999) Refused10.1
9997) Inapplicable116698.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1910) [Unmarried respondent] Did you have a reduction in pay? (PRES1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes262.2
2) No927.7
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable106989.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1911) [Unmarried respondent] Did you go to work for a different employer? (PRES1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes403.4
2) No806.7
97) Inapplicable106989.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1912) [Unmarried respondent] Did you get a big increase in responsibility or pay? (PRES1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes665.6
2) No534.5
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable106989.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1913) [Unmarried respondent] Did you start school or training program to increase your job skills? (PRES1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes504.2
2) No705.9
97) Inapplicable106989.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1914) [Unmarried respondent] If you had a choice, would you have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (PRES1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time514.3
2) Full-time524.4
3) Not work171.4
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1915) [Unmarried respondent] Enter appropriate category (PRES2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Work but not 60 or over1159.7
2) Work and 60 or over80.7
3) Retired121.0
4) Under 60 but not working110.9
97) Inapplicable104387.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1916) [Unmarried respondent] How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (PRES2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely20.2
3) Not too likely30.3
4) Not at all likely30.3
97) Inapplicable118199.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1917) [Unmarried respondent] Do you feel stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (PRES2292)
 TOTAL%
2) Mostly good20.2
3) Mostly bad30.3
4) Entirely bad30.3
97) Inapplicable118199.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1918) [Unmarried respondent] How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or not choice at all? (PRES2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice40.3
2) A great deal of choice10.1
3) Some choice30.3
97) Inapplicable118199.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1919) [Unmarried respondent] How much choice did you have in deciding to (retire/stop working)? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (PRES2492)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice80.7
4) No choice at all30.3
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1920) [Unmarried respondent] Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (PRES2592)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier60.5
3) Just about the time wanted to50.4
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1921) [Unmarried respondent] Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (PRES2692)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good40.3
2) Mostly good60.5
4) Entirely bad10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1922) After each of the following statements about retirement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (PRES2792)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.2
2) Agree40.3
3) Disagree30.3
4) Strongly disagree20.2
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1923) Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (PRES2892)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree40.3
3) Disagree60.5
4) Strongly disagree20.2
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1924) Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (PRES2992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree70.6
3) Disagree40.3
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1925) Not having to work for pay leaves too much time on one's hands. (PRES3092)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree50.4
3) Disagree70.6
97) Inapplicable117799.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1926) You said earlier that you had separated from your (husband/wife)? Number of months since separated (SEP192)
 TOTAL%
2) 210.1
3) 320.2
4) 410.1
7) 710.1
9) 910.1
12) 1220.2
56) 5610.1
72) 7210.1
997) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1927) Is this a legal separation? (SEP292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.3
2) No70.6
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1928) Do you expect that this will be a permanent separation or do you expect to get back together? (SEP392)
 TOTAL%
1) Permanent60.5
2) Get back together10.1
3) Don't know30.3
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1929) When you separated, was it you that left or your (husband/wife)? (SEP492)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent40.3
2) Spouse50.4
3) Both10.1
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1930) How often do you talk with or get a letter from your (husband/wife)? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (SEP592)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly70.6
2) Once a month20.2
3) Less than monthly10.1
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1931) When you talk with your (husband/wife), is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (SEP692)
 TOTAL%
1) Children70.6
2) Money10.1
4) Something else20.2
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1932) Would you say your relationship with your spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (SEP792)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly40.3
2) Neutral40.3
3) Unpleasant20.2
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1933) Are you going out with someone now? (SEP892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.2
2) No80.7
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1934) How long have you been going together? (SEP992)
 TOTAL%
7) 710.1
18) 1810.1
997) Inapplicable118799.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1935) Are you engaged or living together? (SEP1092)
 TOTAL%
2) No20.2
97) Inapplicable118799.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1936) [Widowed] Are you going with someone now? (WID192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100.8
2) No211.8
97) Inapplicable115897.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1937) [Widowed] How long have you been going together? (WID292)
 TOTAL%
12) 1210.1
18) 1830.3
24) 2410.1
36) 3620.2
48) 4820.2
72) 7210.1
997) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1938) [Widowed] Are you engaged or living together? (WID392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.2
2) No80.7
97) Inapplicable117999.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1939) How long ago did you get a divorce? (DIV192)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189915.84266.74
1940) How often do you talk with or get a letter from your former (husband/wife)? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (DIV292)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly312.6
2) Once a month231.9
3) Less than monthly110.9
4) Yearly30.3
5) Never332.8
7) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable108591.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1941) When you talk with your former (husband/wife), is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (DIV392)
 TOTAL%
1) Children413.4
2) Money80.7
4) Something else181.5
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable112194.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1942) Would you say your relationship with your former spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (DIV492)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly342.9
2) Neutral262.2
3) Unpleasant80.7
97) Inapplicable112194.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1943) [Divorced] Are you going with someone now? (DIV592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes413.4
2) No605.0
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable108591.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1944) [Divorced] How long have you been going together? (DIV692)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.1
3) 320.2
5) 510.1
6) 640.3
7) 710.1
8) 820.2
9) 920.2
10) 1030.3
12) 1250.4
15) 1510.1
20) 2010.1
23) 2310.1
24) 2420.2
30) 3010.1
36) 3630.3
48) 4840.3
60) 6040.3
96) 9620.2
99) 9910.1
997) Inapplicable114896.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1945) Are you engaged or living together? (DIV792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes201.7
2) No211.8
97) Inapplicable114896.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1946) 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)? (DIV892)
 TOTAL%
1) Self746.2
2) Spouse584.9
3) About equal90.8
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1947) Who was it who first suggested the idea of divorce/separation? (DIV992)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent776.5
2) Spouse605.0
3) Mutual40.3
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1948) Who actually filed for the divorce? (DIV1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent705.9
2) Spouse564.7
3) Mutual50.4
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable105488.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1949) When you first departed, who left home? (DIV1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent554.6
2) Spouse826.9
3) Both30.3
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1950) Overall, do you think you or your spouse has been most happy with the decision to divorce? (DIV1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent615.1
2) Spouse242.0
3) Equally happy352.9
4) Neither happy90.8
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable105488.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1951) Looking back, do you think the divorce was a good idea or a bad idea? (DIV1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Good idea917.7
2) Bad idea231.9
3) A little of both151.3
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable105488.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1952) What do you think caused the (divorce/separation)? (DIV1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Cause specified14512.2
997) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1953) Did your (divorce/separation) agreement call for alimony or child support payments to be made to you? (DIV1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes665.6
2) No756.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1954) Are you receiving payments regularly? (DIV1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes302.5
2) Occasionally60.5
3) No292.4
4) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable112394.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1955) Are you making monthly alimony or child support payments? (DIV1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes252.1
2) No1169.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1956) How much did the following factors worry you when you were divorced? For each one, indicate whether it worried you a great deal, somewhat, or not at all.How much did you worry about loss of financial security? (DIV1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal584.9
2) Somewhat393.3
3) Not at all443.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1957) How much did you worry about having to move to a new place? (DIV1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal272.3
2) Somewhat373.1
3) Not at all776.5
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1958) How much did you worry about dividing the property? (DIV2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal282.4
2) Somewhat453.8
3) Not at all675.6
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1959) About your spouse's dependence on you? (DIV2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal191.6
2) Somewhat383.2
3) Not at all857.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1960) How much did you worry about your dependence on your spouse? (DIV2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal121.0
2) Somewhat494.1
3) Not at all806.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1961) About your religious beliefs? (DIV2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal171.4
2) Somewhat342.9
3) Not at all907.6
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1962) How much did you worry about its effect on your children's welfare? (DIV2492)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal837.0
2) Somewhat221.9
3) Not at all242.0
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable105788.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1963) About your children's approval for the divorce? (DIV2592)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal514.3
2) Somewhat383.2
3) Not at all393.3
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable105788.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1964) About losing your children? (DIV2692)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal423.5
2) Somewhat161.3
3) Not at all716.0
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable105788.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1965) About the opinions of (other) family or friends? (DIV2792)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal161.3
2) Somewhat574.8
3) Not at all685.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1966) (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? (AFDIV192)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved776.5
2) Worsened181.5
3) No effect413.4
4) Don't know50.4
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1967) Your financial situation? (AFDIV292)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved443.7
2) Worsened574.8
3) No effect383.2
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1968) Your peace of mind? (AFDIV392)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved1058.8
2) Worsened201.7
3) No effect131.1
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1969) Getting along with your children? (AFDIV492)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved675.6
2) Worsened121.0
3) No effect484.0
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable105788.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1970) Your job opportunities? (AFDIV592)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved544.5
2) Worsened70.6
3) No effect776.5
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1971) Some people have different feelings after a (separation/divorce). For each of the following, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I find myself wondering what my (husband/wife) is doing. (FEDIV192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.3
2) Agree332.8
3) Disagree494.1
4) Strongly disagree554.6
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1972) I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about my (husband/wife). (FEDIV292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.3
2) Agree131.1
3) Disagree635.3
4) Strongly disagree615.1
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1973) I have regained control of my life. (FEDIV392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree685.7
2) Agree595.0
3) Disagree40.3
4) Strongly disagree20.2
5) Never lost control of life50.4
6) Don't know40.3
7) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1974) Sometimes I can't believe that we're (separated/divorced). (FEDIV492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree70.6
2) Agree302.5
3) Disagree615.1
4) Strongly disagree413.4
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1975) I'm happy that I have more privacy. (FEDIV592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree352.9
2) Agree756.3
3) Disagree121.0
4) Strongly disagree10.1
5) Does not apply171.4
6) Don't know30.3
7) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1976) I feel I will never get over the (separation/divorce). (FEDIV692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.3
2) Agree70.6
3) Disagree554.6
4) Stongly disagree756.3
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1977) Did you live with your (former) (husband/wife) before you got married? (LIVSP192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes443.7
2) No978.2
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1978) Did you live with anyone else you were dating? (LIVSP292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes302.5
2) No1119.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable104487.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1979) How many different people? (LIVSP392)
 TOTAL%
1) 1161.3
2) 290.8
3) 340.3
4) 410.1
997) Inapplicable115997.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1980) Now we are going to discuss your current marriage/relationship. The following are some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, indicate how often you and your spouse do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together - almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (MARQ192)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always75363.3
2) Usually16313.7
3) Occasionally1149.6
4) Never110.9
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1981) Go shopping together? (MARQ292)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always18215.3
2) Usually16313.7
3) Occasionally57448.3
4) Never12110.2
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1982) How often do you visit friends together? (MARQ392)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always39533.2
2) Usually24720.8
3) Occasionally35830.1
4) Never413.4
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1983) Work together on projects around the house? (MARQ492)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always25621.5
2) Usually27623.2
3) Occasionally44837.7
4) Never615.1
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1984) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (MARQ592)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always55246.4
2) Usually16614.0
3) Occasionally25321.3
4) Never685.7
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1985) 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? (MARQ692)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it1179.8
2) Most of it31726.7
3) About half of it30926.0
4) Less than half27523.1
5) None of it231.9
7) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1986) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (MARQ792)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair79767.0
2) Does more than own share17614.8
3) Other584.9
4) Don't know70.6
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1987) What about your spouse, does (he/she) think the current arrangement is fair or that (he/she) is doing more than (his/her) share? (MARQ892)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair84270.8
2) Does more than own share14712.4
3) Other272.3
4) Don't know242.0
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1988) Do you and your (husband/wife) have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of housework? (MARQ992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21117.7
2) No82769.6
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1989) 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? (MARQ1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often151.3
2) Often211.8
3) Occasionally30425.6
4) Never69958.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1990) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (MARQ1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71560.1
2) No32127.0
3) Don't know40.3
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1991) What about your spouse -- are there any kinds of decisions where (his/her) decision is the final word? (MARQ1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76664.4
2) No26922.6
3) Don't know50.4
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1992) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your spouse more often have the final word or do you? (MARQ1392)
 TOTAL%
1) I do21317.9
2) Spouse does17214.5
3) Equal/compromise64954.6
4) Don't know70.6
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1993) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (MARQ1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes99984.0
2) No383.2
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1994) How often do you disagree with you (husband/wife)? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (MARQ1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Never100.8
2) Rarely27222.9
3) Sometimes61852.0
4) Often1169.8
5) Very often231.9
6) Don't know10.1
7) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1995) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (MARQ1692)
 TOTAL%
0) 071360.0
1) 118615.6
2) 2897.5
3) 3211.8
4) 490.8
5) 5100.8
6) 620.2
10) 1020.2
12) 1210.1
35) 3510.1
98) Don't know40.3
99) Refused50.4
997) Inapplicable14612.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1996) 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)? (MARQ1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18715.7
2) No85471.8
4) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14712.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1997) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with your child(ren)? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (CHLR192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy72160.6
2) Pretty happy37431.5
3) Not too happy191.6
4) Don't know80.7
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable665.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1998) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CHLR292)
 TOTAL%
1) Better70959.6
2) Same37731.7
3) Not as good242.0
4) Don't know121.0
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable665.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
1999) Comparing your relationship with your child(ren) to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CHLR392)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better64954.6
2) Staying the same42635.8
3) Getting worse332.8
4) Don't know121.0
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable665.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2000) Have any of your children given you more than the usual number of problems? (CHLR492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29124.5
2) No82569.4
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable665.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2001) How close do you feel to your child(ren) -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (CHLR592)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close95180.0
2) Somewhat close14512.2
3) Not too close151.3
4) Not close at all20.2
5) Don't know90.8
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable665.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2002) In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEAL192)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent45438.2
2) Good56547.5
3) Fair14011.8
4) Poor272.3
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2003) Diabetes? (HEAL292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes514.3
2) No113195.1
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused60.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2004) Arthritis? (HEAL392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24720.8
2) No93178.3
3) Don't know60.5
4) Refused50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2005) Heart trouble? (HEAL492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes857.1
2) No109892.3
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2006) Cancer? (HEAL592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes665.6
2) No111593.8
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused70.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2007) High blood pressure? (HEAL692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21918.4
2) No96481.1
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2008) 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? (HEAL792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1058.8
2) No108190.9
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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2009) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEAL892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61852.0
2) No56947.9
4) Refused20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2010) Have you felt this way recently? (HEAL992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23920.1
2) No37931.9
97) Inapplicable57148.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2011) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (HEAL1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1189.9
2) No12110.2
97) Inapplicable95079.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2012) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Often12510.5
2) Sometimes50742.6
3) Never55346.5
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2013) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Often16714.0
2) Sometimes64954.6
3) Never36931.0
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2014) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? (HEAL1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Often302.5
2) Sometimes15513.0
3) Never99883.9
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2015) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (HEAL1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Often857.1
2) Sometimes109892.3
3) Never10.1
4) Don't know30.3
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2016) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (HEAL1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Often534.5
2) Sometimes45037.8
3) Never67857.0
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2017) 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? (HEAL1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Often393.3
2) Sometimes51042.9
3) Never63053.0
4) Don't know60.5
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2018) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (HEAL1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Often242.0
2) Sometimes23719.9
3) Never92377.6
4) Don't know20.2
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2019) 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? (HEAL1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits32026.9
2) Good spirits78566.0
3) Low spirits675.6
4) Very low spirits110.9
5) Don't know40.3
97) Inapplicable20.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2020) In general, would you say your (husband's/wife's) health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEAL1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent39032.8
2) Good50042.1
3) Fair1189.9
4) Poor292.4
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14812.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2021) 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? (HEAL2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1109.3
2) No92878.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14812.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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2022) In the past three years, were there times when (your husband/your wife) was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEAL2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52644.2
2) No49942.0
3) Don't know131.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14812.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2023) Has (he/she) felt this way recently? (HEAL2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26322.1
2) No25721.6
3) Don't know60.5
97) Inapplicable66355.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2024) Did this lead (him/her) to cut down on (his/her) activities for several days or more? (HEAL2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes927.7
2) No16914.2
3) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable92677.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2025) There are different aspects of married life. For each of the following, indicate whether you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy with this aspect of your marriage. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from you (husband/wife)? (LIF192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy48841.0
2) Pretty happy47840.2
3) Not too happy716.0
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2026) How happy are you with the amount of love and affection you receive? (LIF292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy56547.5
2) Pretty happy39933.6
3) Not too happy746.2
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2027) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things? (LIF392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy41134.6
2) Pretty happy55746.8
3) Not too happy705.9
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2028) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (LIF492)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy45638.4
2) Pretty happy47539.9
3) Not too happy1008.4
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused80.7
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2029) How happy are you with the way your spouse gets along with your children? (LIF592)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy58349.0
2) Pretty happy36030.3
3) Not too happy413.4
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable20116.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2030) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner? (LIF692)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy56947.9
2) Pretty happy25021.0
3) Not too happy262.2
4) Inapplicable18915.9
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2031) How happy are you with your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (LIF792)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy50842.7
2) Pretty happy39633.3
3) Not too happy13111.0
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2032) How happy are you with your spouse as someone to do things with? (LIF892)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy63253.2
2) Pretty happy33828.4
3) Not too happy685.7
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2033) How happy are you with your spouse's faithfulness to you? (LIF992)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy90776.3
2) Pretty happy1179.8
3) Not too happy131.1
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2034) How happy are you with your financial situation? (LIF1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy38232.1
2) Pretty happy52043.7
3) Not too happy13511.4
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2035) How happy are you with your home? (LIF1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy57047.9
2) Pretty happy40734.2
3) Not too happy605.0
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2036) 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? (PROB192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29424.7
2) No73762.0
3) Don't know60.5
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2037) Who? (PROB292)
 TOTAL%
1) Self15813.3
2) Spouse13010.9
3) Don't know60.5
97) Inapplicable89575.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2038) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you gets angry easily? (PROB392)
 TOTAL%
1) No68957.9
2) Yes, spouse14312.0
3) Yes, self15112.7
4) Both514.3
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2039) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? (PROB492)
 TOTAL%
1) No60250.6
2) Yes, spouse14312.0
3) Yes, self22418.8
4) Both645.4
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2040) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? (PROB592)
 TOTAL%
1) No90375.9
2) Yes, spouse655.5
3) Yes, self494.1
4) Both181.5
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2041) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? (PROB692)
 TOTAL%
1) No82269.1
2) Yes, spouse1079.0
3) Yes, self806.7
4) Both242.0
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2042) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (PROB792)
 TOTAL%
1) No72561.0
2) Yes, spouse1159.7
3) Yes, self13611.4
4) Both574.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable15212.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2043) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? (PROB892)
 TOTAL%
1) No68357.4
2) Yes, spouse13411.3
3) Yes, self15613.1
4) Both625.2
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2044) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? (PROB992)
 TOTAL%
1) No75963.8
2) Yes, spouse1149.6
3) Yes, self988.2
4) Both645.4
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2045) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? (PROB1092)
 TOTAL%
1) No78666.1
2) Yes, spouse857.1
3) Yes, self1008.4
4) Both605.0
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused80.7
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2046) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (PROB1192)
 TOTAL%
1) No98282.6
2) Yes, spouse252.1
3) Yes, self151.3
4) Both60.5
5) Don't know40.3
6) Refused80.7
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2047) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? (PROB1292)
 TOTAL%
1) No78766.2
2) Yes, spouse766.4
3) Yes, self403.4
4) Both13010.9
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2048) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not home enough? (PROB1392)
 TOTAL%
1) No86672.8
2) Yes, spouse826.9
3) Yes, self746.2
4) Both131.1
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2049) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? (PROB1492)
 TOTAL%
1) No88674.5
2) Yes, spouse746.2
3) Yes, self463.9
4) Both282.4
5) 510.1
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2050) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? (PROB1592)
 TOTAL%
1) No97381.8
2) Yes, spouse383.2
3) Yes, self171.4
4) Both50.4
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2051) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? (PROB1692)
 TOTAL%
1) No102886.5
2) Yes, spouse30.3
3) Yes, self30.3
6) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2052) If you had it to do all over again, would you marry someone else, the same person, or not marry at all? (PROB1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Someone else363.0
2) Same person90375.9
3) Not marry at all574.8
4) Don't know413.4
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2053) 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? (PROB1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy61051.3
2) Pretty happy37731.7
3) Not too happy504.2
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2054) The quality of your marriage compared to others? (COMP1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Better73661.9
2) Same25621.5
3) Not as good363.0
4) Don't know100.8
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2055) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (TROU192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52544.2
2) No51343.1
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2056) How long ago did you first feel that way? (TROU292)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118959.9543.37
2057) Have you thought this within the last three years? (TROU392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes988.2
2) No29524.8
97) Inapplicable79666.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2058) Do you feel this way now? (TROU492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes605.0
2) No16513.9
3) Don't know50.4
97) Inapplicable95980.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2059) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (TROU592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37731.7
2) No66155.6
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2060) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (TROU692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20016.8
2) No17714.9
97) Inapplicable81268.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2061) Have you talked with them recently? (TROU792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes897.5
2) No1119.3
97) Inapplicable98983.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2062) 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? (TROU892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21418.0
2) No79867.1
3) Don't know262.2
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2063) Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (TROU992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12110.2
2) No857.1
3) Don't know60.5
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable97582.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2064) Has (he/she) done so recently? (TROU1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes484.0
2) No635.3
3) Don't know100.8
97) Inapplicable106889.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2065) As far you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (TROU1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35730.0
2) No64254.0
3) Don't know383.2
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2066) Has (he/she) thought this way in the last three years? (TROU1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16013.5
2) No18915.9
3) Don't know80.7
97) Inapplicable83270.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2067) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (TROU1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes413.4
2) No1058.8
3) Don't know141.2
97) Inapplicable102986.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2068) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (DIVO192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17915.1
2) No85772.1
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2069) Are you thinking about it now? (DIVO292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes342.9
2) No14211.9
3) Don't know30.3
97) Inapplicable101084.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2070) 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? (DIVO392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13811.6
2) No86772.9
3) Don't know332.8
4) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2071) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (DIVO492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.9
2) No1058.8
3) Don't know100.8
97) Inapplicable105188.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2072) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVO592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes756.3
2) No635.3
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable105088.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2073) Has this been within the last three years? (DIVO692)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes695.8
2) No60.5
97) Inapplicable111493.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2074) Recently? (DIVO792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes282.4
2) No413.4
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2075) Who started the (most recent) conversation? (DIVO892)
 TOTAL%
1) Self332.8
2) Spouse211.8
3) Both121.0
4) Don't know30.3
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2076) During the conversation, did you generally speak in favor of the idea, suggest it was not a good idea, or express uncertainty? (DIVO992)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor idea272.3
2) Not a good idea90.8
3) Uncertainty322.7
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2077) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIVO1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes252.1
2) No423.5
3) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2078) What about dividing up the property? (DIVO1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes282.4
2) No413.4
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2079) Have you talked about filing? (DIVO1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231.9
2) No463.9
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2080) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (DIVO1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes161.3
2) No524.4
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2081) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (DIVO1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.3
2) No655.5
3) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable112094.2
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2082) 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? (LEFT192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1089.1
2) No92878.0
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2083) Has this happened within the last three years? (LEFT292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes272.3
2) No816.8
97) Inapplicable108190.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2084) How many times within the last three years? (LEFT392)
 TOTAL%
1) 1221.9
2) 230.3
3) 310.1
6) 610.1
997) Inapplicable116297.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2085) Who left the last time? (LEFT492)
 TOTAL%
1) Self121.0
2) Spouse151.3
97) Inapplicable116297.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2086) How long were you separated (the last time)? (LEFT592)
 TOTAL%
2) Overnight30.3
3) Two or more days110.9
4) A month or more110.9
5) Still hasn't come back20.2
97) Inapplicable116297.7
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2087) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MA192)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better57748.5
2) Staying the same41334.7
3) Getting worse332.8
4) Not married 3 years ago90.8
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2088) 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? (MA292)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong51943.7
2) Very strong33127.8
3) Pretty strong13911.7
4) Not too strong322.7
5) Not strong at all131.1
6) Don't know40.3
7) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2089) Indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements about your marriage. Even with the most loving couples a satisfying relationship doesn't just happen; it is the result of a lot of work. (MA392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree62652.6
2) Agree40233.8
3) Disagree80.7
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2090) Couples who have a satisfying relationship are constantly trying to improve it; a good relationship doesn't just happen. (MA492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree47439.9
2) Agree52844.4
3) Disagree302.5
5) Don't know50.4
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2091) The unhappy times in our marriage just seem to happen regardless of what I do. (MA592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree312.6
2) Agree40734.2
3) Disagree50742.6
4) Strongly disagree524.4
5) Don't know393.3
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2092) There are always things I can do to end an argument with my spouse that leaves us feeling better. (MA692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree947.9
2) Agree72561.0
3) Disagree16814.1
4) Strongly disagree110.9
5) Don't know363.0
6) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2093) When I want my (husband/wife) to do something (she/he) hadn't planned on, it's often difficult to get (him/her) to do it. (MA792)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree463.9
2) Agree29424.7
3) Disagree65655.2
4) Strongly disagree342.9
5) Don't know60.5
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2094) Difficulties with my spouse often start with chance remarks. (MA892)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree322.7
2) Agree47539.9
3) Disagree48440.7
4) Strongly disagree252.1
5) Don't know191.6
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2095) When things begin to get rough in my marriage, I can see that I had a hand in it. (MA992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree726.1
2) Agree78165.7
3) Disagree12610.6
4) Strongly disagree110.9
5) Don't know433.6
6) Refused70.6
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2096) Something more than a couple's efforts is needed to bring about a satisfactory marriage; it's a special magic that is either there or it isn't. (MA1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree595.0
2) Agree52143.8
3) Disagree37931.9
4) Strongly disagree181.5
5) Don't know544.5
6) Refused90.8
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2097) Good communication in a marriage is a matter of learning and applying skills. (MA1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27723.3
2) Agree72460.9
3) Disagree282.4
5) Don't know70.6
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2098) Putting effort into the relationship will practically guarantee a successful marriage. (MA1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree917.7
2) Agree57047.9
3) Disagree33428.1
4) Strongly disagree181.5
5) Don't know231.9
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2099) If my marriage were a long, happy one, I'd say that I must just be very lucky. (MA1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree584.9
2) Agree38232.1
3) Disagree55146.3
4) Strongly disagree332.8
5) Don't know131.1
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2100) How well I get along with my (husband/wife) depends mostly on how (he/she) is feeling that day. (MA1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree211.8
2) Agree25821.7
3) Disagree70759.5
4) Strongly disagree413.4
5) Don't know90.8
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2101) At times, there doesn't seem to be any way out of a disagreement with my (husband/wife). (MA1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree272.3
2) Agree37431.5
3) Disagree58449.1
4) Strongly disagree403.4
5) Don't know100.8
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2102) Couples who seldom fight with each other have just been very lucky. (MA1692)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree221.9
2) Agree27623.2
3) Disagree68757.8
4) Strongly disagree302.5
5) Don't know211.8
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2103) It seems to me that maintaining a smooth-running marriage is a matter of skill, not luck. (MA1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14211.9
2) Agree75663.6
3) Disagree1089.1
4) Strongly disagree40.3
5) Don't know262.2
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2104) I find that day-to-day events have a lot of influence on how my (husband/wife) get along. (MA1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree504.2
2) Agree61451.6
3) Disagree35529.9
4) Strongly disagree80.7
5) Don't know100.8
6) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2105) If we put our minds to it, my (husband/wife) and I get along happily in the most trying circumstances. (MA1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20417.2
2) Agree77565.2
3) Disagree484.0
4) Strongly disagree10.1
5) Don't know80.7
6) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2106) When we have an unpleasant time in our marriage, I can always see how I helped to bring it about. (MA2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree363.0
2) Agree71660.2
3) Disagree25121.1
4) Strongly disagree40.3
5) Don't know282.4
6) Refused50.4
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2107) Circumstances play a small role in causing marital happiness; it is largely a matter of our own doing. (MA2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree655.5
2) Agree72861.2
3) Disagree20817.5
4) Strongly disagree40.3
5) Don't know282.4
6) Refused70.6
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2108) When I look over the course of my marriage I can't help but think that it was just meant to be the way it is. (MA2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree524.4
2) Agree51643.4
3) Disagree39733.4
4) Strongly disagree171.4
5) Don't know524.4
6) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2109) For each of the following statements about your marriage, indicate whether you are very satisfied, pretty well satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not too satisfied. The extent to which your (husband/wife) is fulfilling (his/her) responsibilities to the marriage. (SATI192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied58649.3
2) Pretty well satisfied35629.9
3) Somewhat satisfied645.4
4) Not too satisfied322.7
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2110) How well your (husband/wife) is fulfilling your needs. (SATI292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied53545.0
2) Pretty well satisfied36330.5
3) Somewhat satisfied968.1
4) Not too satisfied423.5
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2111) The extent to which your marriage is meeting your original expectations. (SATI392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied51042.9
2) Pretty well satisfied34929.4
3) Somewhat satisfied1048.7
4) Not too satisfied675.6
5) Don't know80.7
6) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2112) The quality of your marriage relative to other marriages you know about. (SATI492)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied63253.2
2) Pretty well satisfied31326.3
3) Somewhat satisfied564.7
4) Not too satisfied312.6
5) Don't know70.6
6) Refused00.0
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing845
Total1188100.0
2113) A lot of things help to keep marriages together. After each of the following statements, indicate whether 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? (IMPO592)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important21017.7
2) Somewhat important59149.7
3) Not very important23319.6
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2114) How important are shared financial assets in keeping your marriage together? (IMPO692)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important23920.1
2) Somewhat important46038.7
3) Not very important32727.5
4) Don't know121.0
5) Refused20.2
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2115) How important (is your child/are your children) in keeping your marriage together? (IMPO792)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important42936.1
2) Somewhat important27423.0
3) Not very important27222.9
4) Don't know90.8
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable20116.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2116) How important is not wanting to leave this residence? (IMPO892)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important13111.0
2) Somewhat important25921.8
3) Not very important63953.7
4) Don't know80.7
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2117) Your spouse's dependency on you? (IMPO992)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important26322.1
2) Somewhat important42635.8
3) Not very important34128.7
4) Don't know70.6
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2118) Your dependency on your spouse? (IMPO1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important27122.8
2) Somewhat important43236.3
3) Not very important32627.4
4) Don't know80.7
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2119) Your religious beliefs? (IMPO1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important40133.7
2) Somewhat important30025.2
3) Not very important33328.0
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused30.3
97) Inapplicable14912.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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2120) Worrying whether your children would suffer if you divorced? (IMPO1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important35529.9
2) Somewhat important24520.6
3) Not very important36931.0
4) Don't know141.2
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable20217.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2121) Your children would disapprove of the divorce? (IMPO1392)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important30525.7
2) Somewhat important25521.4
3) Not very important39933.6
4) Don't know242.0
5) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable20217.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2122) You might lose your children? (IMPO1492)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important36130.4
2) Somewhat important12010.1
3) Not very important47940.3
4) Don't know201.7
5) Refused70.6
97) Inapplicable20217.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2123) (Other) Family or friends would disapprove of divorce? (IMPO1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important978.2
2) Somewhat important19816.7
3) Not very important73161.5
4) Don't know70.6
5) Refused60.5
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2124) Although it may be a very unlikely event, I would like you to think a moment about what would happen to your financially if you and your (husband/wife) were to get a divorce. What would happen to your standard of living? Would it decrease a lot, decrease a little, increase a little, increase a lot, or not change? (FINA192)
 TOTAL%
1) Decrease a lot44437.3
2) Decrease a little36030.3
3) Increase a little171.4
4) Increase a lot80.7
5) Not change19216.1
6) Don't know181.5
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2125) How serious a financial hardship would this pose for you? Would you say very serious, pretty serious, or not too serious? (FINA292)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious25521.4
2) Pretty serious30425.6
3) Not too serious24120.3
4) Don't know40.3
5) Refused00.0
97) Inapplicable38532.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2126) How easy do you think it would be to re-establish yourself at your current standard of living? Would you say it would be impossible, difficult, or not too difficult? (FINA392)
 TOTAL%
1) Impossible14912.5
2) Difficult47940.3
3) Not too difficult17414.6
4) Don't know20.2
97) Inapplicable38532.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2127) Now I would like to ask you about your current economic situation. Is it very stable, so that you always feel confident about knowing where next month's income will come from, pretty stable, or not too stable? (ECO192)
 TOTAL%
1) Very stable53545.0
2) Pretty stable53344.8
3) Not too stable1159.7
4) Don't know10.1
5) Refused10.1
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
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2128) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (ECO292)
 TOTAL%
1) Never100684.6
2) Not very often13411.3
3) Fairly often221.9
4) Very often201.7
5) Don't know30.3
6) Refused40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2129) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (ECO392)
 TOTAL%
1) Never88774.6
2) Not very often21518.1
3) Fairly often514.3
4) Very often292.4
5) Don't know20.2
6) Refused50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2130) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your household should have? (ECO492)
 TOTAL%
1) Never98682.9
2) Not very often13311.2
3) Fairly often433.6
4) Very often221.9
5) Don't know00.0
6) Refused50.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2131) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (ECO592)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more108991.6
2) Less than $20,000887.4
3) Don't know30.3
4) Refused90.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2132) Which income category describes your total family income in 1991? (ECO692)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000-$24,999867.2
2) $25,000-$29,999968.1
3) $30,000-$39,99920217.0
4) $40,000-$49,99917714.9
5) $50,000-$59,00014512.2
6) $60,000-$69,9991068.9
7) $70,000-$79,000726.1
8) $80,000 or more18015.1
9) Don't know151.3
10) Refused100.8
97) Inapplicable1008.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2133) Which income category describes your total family income in 1991? (ECO792)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5000100.8
2) $5000-$9999121.0
3) $10,000-$14,999272.3
4) $15,000-$19,999383.2
5) Don't know10.1
97) Inapplicable110192.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2134) What percent of tis total family income do you contribute? (ECO892)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118964.08120.85
2135) What percent of this total family income does your (husband/wife) contribute? (ECO992)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1189184.16326.76
2136) Have you received income from any public assistance program -- for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since the fall of 1988? (ECO1092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes443.7
2) No113495.4
3) Don't know10.1
4) Refused100.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2137) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (ECO1192)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better54345.7
2) Getting worse17815.0
3) Stayed the same45538.3
4) Don't know30.3
5) Refused100.8
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2138) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (ECO1292)
 TOTAL%
1) Own52143.8
2) Buying55646.8
3) Renting1008.4
4) Other50.4
6) Refused70.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2139) In what year did you buy your home? (ECO1392)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11891,886.66292.84
2140) What would you estimate the dollar value of your house to be on the housing market today? (ECO1492)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118956,521.4649,428.16
2141) 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? (ECO1592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54746.0
2) No48640.9
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused40.3
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2142) Taking all of your assets together (but excluding the value of your home), what would you guess is their approximate value? (ECO1692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118955,073.4448,841.88
2143) We are interested in the kinds of assets (you/couples) have accumulated. Do you have any of the following? A savings account? (ECO1792)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100384.4
2) No16914.2
4) Refused171.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2144) Rental property or other real estate? (ECO1892)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38332.2
2) No78465.9
4) Refused181.5
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2145) A business? (ECO1992)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29624.9
2) No86973.1
4) Refused201.7
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2146) Recreational vehicle or camper? (ECO2092)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25121.1
2) No91376.8
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused231.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2147) Vacation home? (ECO2192)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12710.7
2) No103987.4
4) Refused231.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2148) Stocks and bonds? (ECO2292)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61451.6
2) No55246.4
3) Don't know40.3
4) Refused151.3
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2149) IRAs or retirement plans? (ECO2392)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92077.4
2) No24920.9
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused181.5
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2150) How many cars or trucks do you own? (ECO2492)
 TOTAL%
1) 119616.5
2) 257248.1
3) 326021.9
4) 4796.6
5) 5292.4
6) 680.7
7) 780.7
8) 840.3
9) 920.2
10) 1010.1
11) 1110.1
12) 1260.5
97) Inapplicable231.9
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2151) Do either you or your (husband/wife) have any property that you hold separately in your own name that you have not considered? (ECO2592)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes968.1
2) No93478.6
3) Don't know20.2
4) Refused70.6
97) Inapplicable15012.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2152) Approximate value of property held by husband? (ECO2692)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118994,384.6222,648.26
2153) Approximate value of property held by wife? (ECO2792)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118994,589.9322,335.33
2154) Interviewer: Is your cover sheet pink? (INTERV)
 TOTAL%
0) 040.3
1) Yes62652.6
2) No55947.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2155) As part of the study we wish to look at the relations between children and their parents. To do this we would like to have a short interview with (your/some of your) adult (child/children). We will be asking (him/her/them) about some of the same things we have been talking to you about -- questions about (his/her/their) attitudes, family life, job, and health. We realize parents and children sometimes don't see things the same way and that is part of what we want to study. Of course, your answers to the questions we have asked today will not be told to them, and, in fact, someone else will interview them. Please give us the name, address, and telephone number of (Name of child number one (highlighted) from household info.) Child number 1 (REL192)
 TOTAL%
1) Number given57848.6
97) Inapplicable61151.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2156) Child 1 name (RCHD292)
 TOTAL%
1) Name given57148.0
97) Inapplicable61852.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2157) Child 1 address (RCHD392)
 TOTAL%
1) Address given53545.0
97) Inapplicable65455.0
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2158) Child 1 area code and telephone number (RCHD492)
 TOTAL%
1) Area code and phone number given52243.9
97) Inapplicable66756.1
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2159) Thinking back to your marriage in 1980, is [child 1] a child from that marriage, a previous marriage of yours, or a previous marriage of your (husband's/wife's)? (RCHD592)
 TOTAL%
1) 150442.4
2) 2514.3
3) 3252.1
4) 470.6
5) 530.3
6) 6363.0
97) Inapplicable56347.4
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2160) We would also like the name, address, and telephone number of [child 2]. (RCHD692)
 TOTAL%
1) Number given31426.4
97) Inapplicable87573.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2161) Child 2 name (RCHD792)
 TOTAL%
1) Name given30225.4
97) Inapplicable88774.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2162) Child 2 address (RCHD892)
 TOTAL%
1) Address given27823.4
97) Inapplicable91176.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2163) Child 2 area code and telephone number (RCHD992)
 TOTAL%
1) Area code & phone number given27823.4
97) Inapplicable91176.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2164) Thinking back to your marriage in 1980, is [child 2] a child from that marriage, a previous marriage of yours, or a previous marriage of your (husband/wife's)? (RCHD1092)
 TOTAL%
1) From that marriage26422.3
2) From respondent's previous marriage272.3
3) From spouse's previous marriage100.8
5) Don't know10.1
6) Refused70.6
97) Inapplicable87573.9
Missing849
Total1184100.0
2165) 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? (FREE192)
 TOTAL%
1) Spoke freely117298.6
2) Concerned100.8
4) Refused70.6
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2166) Name, address, and reference information received (REFIN192)
 TOTAL%
1) Name & full address received117899.1
2) Name & partial address received10.1
3) Received name only10.1
4) Received address only20.2
5) Name & address not received30.3
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2167) Number or tracking references received (NUM192)
 TOTAL%
1) One52143.8
2) Two35529.9
3) Three or more1008.4
4) None20917.6
97) Inapplicable40.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
2168) Number times interviewer backed up (F680)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118952.12646.58
2169) Total family income 1992 (FAMINC4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total115145,154.2117,270.33
2170) Wife's income 1992 (WIFEINC4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101212,004.9411,243.35
2171) Sex roles 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SEXROLE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total118815.332.97
2172) Marital interaction 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (INTRACT4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total103814.793.00
2173) Marital disagreement 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (DISAGRE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10313.932.33
2174) Marital stability 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (LOGRMI4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10840.250.36
2175) Marital problems 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPROB4)
 TOTAL%
0) 027522.4
1) 116813.7
2) 212510.2
3) 31219.9
4) 4967.8
5) 5877.1
6) 6625.1
7) 7332.7
8) 8262.1
9) 9110.9
10) 1060.5
11) 1130.2
12) 1230.2
99) Missing20917.1
Missing808
Total1225100.0
2176) Marital happiness 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHAP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101027.804.42
2177) Code interviewed parent's identity (PARID92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Mother29161.8
2) Father16935.9
3) Stepmother10.2
4) Stepfather102.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2178) Code respondent's living arrangement from parental information (LIV92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Lives with interviewed parent11324.0
2) Lives away from interviewed parent35876.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2179) Offspring central office code (OCENTCDE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471576.66230.41
2180) Number of child interviewed (OFFN92O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4711.060.23
2181) Region 1992 offspring (REGN92O)
 TOTAL%
1) West10321.9
2) Northcentral12526.5
3) Northeast9319.7
4) South14530.8
9) Unknown51.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2182) Sex of respondent (SEX92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male22948.6
2) Female24251.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2183) Are you married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married28059.4
2) Married16434.8
3) Divorced183.8
5) Separated91.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2184) Marital status of respondent (MARITLCX)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married19044.2
2) Married-1st19344.9
3) Remarried-2nd or 3rd184.2
4) Divorced/separated296.7
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2185) What was your age on your age on your last birthday? (AGE92O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total47124.934.59
2186) What is the highest educational degree that you have attained? (EDUC92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than high school diploma91.9
2) High school diploma28861.1
3) Associate degree449.3
4) Professional certificate122.5
5) Bachelor's degree10522.3
6) Master's degree91.9
7) Doctorate degree30.6
8) Other10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2187) Overall, how many years of schooling have you completed? (ED92O)
 TOTAL%
8) 810.2
11) 1161.3
12) 129219.5
13) 135812.3
14) 1411524.4
15) 155812.3
16) 167415.7
17) 17428.9
18) 18112.3
19) 1971.5
20) 2030.6
21) 2110.2
22) 2210.2
29) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2188) Years of schooling of respondent (EDUCATCX)
 TOTAL%
8) 820.5
10) 1020.5
11) 1151.2
12) 128319.3
13) 13368.4
14) 146916.0
15) 15327.4
16) 1612829.8
17) 17327.4
18) 18163.7
19) 19122.8
20) 2020.5
21) 2130.7
22) 2230.7
98) NA/refused51.2
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2189) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME192O)
 TOTAL%
1) 128660.7
97) Inapplicable18539.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2190) Is this person male or female? (SEX192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male14129.9
2) Female14430.6
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable18539.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2191) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE192O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4714,048.884,896.29
2192) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent16334.6
2) Child of respondent91.9
4) Mother of respondent30.6
5) Father of respondent51.1
7) Other relative61.3
8) Partner/lover of respondent306.4
9) Non-relative5411.5
10) Other163.4
97) Inapplicable18539.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2193) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married9219.5
2) Married17136.3
3) Divorced81.7
5) Separated30.6
6) Don't know10.2
7) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable19441.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2194) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU192O)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
4) 420.4
5) 510.2
9) 920.4
10) 1030.6
11) 1181.7
12) 126914.6
13) 13337.0
14) 14428.9
15) 15285.9
16) 165511.7
17) 17183.8
18) 1871.5
19) 1930.6
21) 2110.2
29) Don't know61.3
30) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable19040.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2195) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME292O)
 TOTAL%
1) 116134.2
97) Inapplicable31065.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2196) Is this person male or female? (SEX292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male6614.0
2) Female9520.2
97) Inapplicable31065.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2197) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE292O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4716,604.714,734.52
2198) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL292O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent11123.6
3) Stepchild of respondent51.1
4) Mother of respondent40.8
5) Father of respondent10.2
6) Step-parent of respondent30.6
7) Other relative61.3
8) Partner/lover of respondent20.4
9) Non-relative224.7
10) Other71.5
97) Inapplicable31065.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2199) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married285.9
2) Married102.1
3) Divorced30.6
5) Separated10.2
97) Inapplicable42991.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2200) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU292O)
 TOTAL%
1) 171.5
2) 2112.3
3) 361.3
4) 420.4
5) 520.4
6) 630.6
7) 740.8
8) 810.2
9) 910.2
10) 1010.2
11) 1110.2
12) 1271.5
13) 1310.2
14) 1451.1
15) 15112.3
16) 16102.1
18) 1810.2
29) Don't know40.8
97) Inapplicable39383.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2201) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME392O)
 TOTAL%
1) 18117.2
97) Inapplicable39082.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2202) Is this person male or female? (SEX392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male398.3
2) Female428.9
97) Inapplicable39082.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2203) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE392O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4718,300.383,754.84
2204) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL392O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent6012.7
3) Stepchild of respondent10.2
7) Other relative51.1
9) Non-relative112.3
10) Other40.8
97) Inapplicable39082.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2205) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married112.3
2) Married30.6
4) Widowed10.2
97) Inapplicable45696.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2206) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU392O)
 TOTAL%
1) 151.1
2) 230.6
3) 310.2
4) 451.1
5) 510.2
9) 910.2
10) 1020.4
11) 1110.2
13) 1340.8
14) 1410.2
15) 1520.4
16) 1640.8
29) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2207) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME492O)
 TOTAL%
1) 1214.5
97) Inapplicable45095.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2208) Is this person male or female? (SEX492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male102.1
2) Female112.3
97) Inapplicable45095.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2209) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE492O)
 TOTAL%
0) 020.4
1) 130.6
2) 220.4
3) 330.6
5) 510.2
8) 810.2
9) 910.2
12) 1210.2
13) 1320.4
15) 1510.2
19) 1910.2
21) 2110.2
26) 2610.2
28) 2810.2
9997) Inapplicable45095.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2210) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL492O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent132.8
7) Other relative30.6
9) Non-relative20.4
10) Other30.6
97) Inapplicable45095.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2211) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married30.6
3) Divorced10.2
97) Inapplicable46799.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2212) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU492O)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
3) 310.2
6) 610.2
7) 720.4
9) 910.2
14) 1410.2
15) 1510.2
16) 1610.2
18) 1810.2
97) Inapplicable46197.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2213) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME592O)
 TOTAL%
1) 130.6
97) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2214) Is this person male or female? (SEX592O)
 TOTAL%
2) Female30.6
97) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2215) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE592O)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
2) 210.2
14) 1410.2
9997) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2216) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL592O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent20.4
7) Other relative10.2
97) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2217) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART592O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2218) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU592O)
 TOTAL%
7) 710.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2219) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAM692O)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2220) Is this person male or female? (SEX6E92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2221) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE692O)
 TOTAL%
4) 410.2
9997) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2222) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL692O)
 TOTAL%
7) Other relative10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2223) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART692O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2224) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU692O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2225) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME792O)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2226) Is this person male or female? (SEX792O)
 TOTAL%
2) Female10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2227) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE792O)
 TOTAL%
4) 410.2
9997) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2228) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL792O)
 TOTAL%
7) Other relative10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2229) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART792O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2230) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU792O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2231) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAME892O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2232) Is this person male or female? (SEX892O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2233) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE892O)
 TOTAL%
9997) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2234) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL892O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2235) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MART892O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2236) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU892O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2237) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. If no other people living in household, push ‘enter'. What is the first name of another person who lives in your household? (NAM1092O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2238) Is this person male or female? (SEX1092O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2239) What was (his/her) age on (his/her) last birthday? (AGE1092O)
 TOTAL%
9997) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2240) How is (he/she) related to you? (REL1092O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2241) Is (he/she) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR1092O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2242) How many years of schooling has (he/she) completed? (EDU1092O)
 TOTAL%
97) Inapplicable471100.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2243) Have you ever lived on your own, away from your parents' household, for a period of four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (OWN192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6012.7
2) No6213.2
97) Inapplicable34974.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2244) Never lived on own way from parents? (CX64)
 TOTAL%
1) Never lived away/checked307.0
2) Has lived away/not checked40093.0
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2245) How old were you the first time you left home to be on your own for four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (OWN292O)
 TOTAL%
8) 810.2
13) 1310.2
14) 1410.2
15) 1540.8
16) 1681.7
17) 175411.5
18) 1818138.4
19) 195411.5
20) 20418.7
21) 21357.4
22) 2271.5
23) 23122.5
24) 2430.6
25) 2530.6
26) 2630.6
28) 2810.2
9997) Inapplicable6213.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2246) Age when left home for more than 4 months (CX65)
 TOTAL%
14) 1420.5
15) 1540.9
16) 1640.9
17) 17409.3
18) 1816137.4
19) 196114.2
20) 20409.3
21) 21368.4
22) 22245.6
23) 23102.3
24) 2492.1
25) 2540.9
26) 2661.4
27) 2710.2
28) 2810.2
29) 2910.2
35) 3510.2
98) NA/Refused255.8
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2247) Why did you leave home at that time? (LEA192O)
 TOTAL%
1) To get married5511.7
2) To live with partner143.0
3) To move in own place7616.1
4) To attend school19842.0
5) To join armed forces204.2
6) To find job in another area214.5
7) To travel20.4
8) Didn't get along153.2
9) Other81.7
97) Inapplicable6213.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2248) Did you ever move back home with a parent for four months or more, other than for school vacations? (MOV192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12626.8
2) No22347.3
97) Inapplicable12225.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2249) Why did you move back home with a parent (at that time)? (MOV292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Couldn't afford to live on own4810.2
2) Divorced/separated91.9
3) Relationship with partner ended10.2
4) Problems with roommates20.4
5) Finished/left school398.3
6) Returned from armed forces30.6
7) Spouse away in army20.4
8) Other224.7
97) Inapplicable34573.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2250) Why did you leave home most recently? (LEA292O)
 TOTAL%
1) To get married408.5
2) To live with partner81.7
3) To move in own place459.6
4) To attend school81.7
5) To join armed forces20.4
6) To find job in another area122.5
9) Other91.9
10) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable34573.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2251) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (CHI192O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4710.470.84
2252) Number of children (CX70)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4300.751.06
2253) How old were you when you had your first child? (CHI292O)
 TOTAL%
15) 1510.2
17) 1710.2
18) 1840.8
19) 19112.3
20) 20132.8
21) 21153.2
22) 22102.1
23) 23143.0
24) 24132.8
25) 25122.5
26) 26102.1
27) 2791.9
28) 28102.1
29) 2951.1
30) 3051.1
31) 3120.4
32) 3220.4
35) 3510.2
9997) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2254) Age at first child's birth (CX71)
 TOTAL%
15) 1510.2
18) 1851.2
19) 1992.1
20) 2092.1
21) 21143.3
22) 22184.2
23) 23204.7
24) 24153.5
25) 25133.0
26) 26112.6
27) 27112.6
28) 28174.0
29) 2992.1
30) 30102.3
31) 3140.9
32) 3220.5
34) 3410.2
36) 3610.2
98) NA/refused30.7
99) Inapplicable25759.8
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2255) Do you plan to have (any more) children someday? (CHI392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35876.0
2) No7215.3
3) Don't know398.3
4) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2256) At what age did you first begin to date? (DATE92O)
 TOTAL%
9) 910.2
11) 1110.2
12) 1291.9
13) 13285.9
14) 147716.3
15) 1511524.4
16) 1615432.7
17) 175311.3
18) 18214.5
19) 1920.4
20) 2030.6
21) 2120.4
22) 2220.4
25) 2510.2
9998) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2257) How many times have you been married? (MA192O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4710.450.61
2258) How old were you the first time you married? (MA292O)
 TOTAL%
16) 1620.4
17) 1720.4
18) 18204.2
19) 19153.2
20) 20245.1
21) 21306.4
22) 22204.2
23) 23163.4
24) 24163.4
25) 25224.7
26) 2681.7
27) 2730.6
28) 2851.1
29) 2930.6
30) 3010.2
32) 3210.2
9997) Inapplicable28159.7
9998) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2259) Age at first marriage (CX75)
 TOTAL%
15) 1510.2
16) 1610.2
17) 1720.5
18) 18163.7
19) 19133.0
20) 20276.3
21) 21378.6
22) 22296.7
23) 23255.8
24) 24225.1
25) 25174.0
26) 26153.5
27) 27112.6
28) 28102.3
29) 2930.7
30) 3020.5
31) 3120.5
32) 3220.5
33) 3310.2
36) 3610.2
98) NA/refused30.7
99) Inapplicable19044.2
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2260) Is this marriage still intact? (MA2392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15132.1
2) No398.3
97) Inapplicable28159.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2261) How did this marriage end? (MA492O)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce326.8
3) Permanent separation71.5
97) Inapplicable43291.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2262) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MA592O)
 TOTAL%
16) 1610.2
17) 1710.2
19) 1930.6
20) 2061.3
21) 2120.4
22) 2240.8
23) 2310.2
24) 2451.1
25) 2530.6
26) 2640.8
27) 2730.6
29) 2910.2
31) 3110.2
32) 3220.4
35) 3510.2
9997) Inapplicable43291.7
9998) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2263) Age when first marriage ended (CX78)
 TOTAL%
16) 1610.2
18) 1810.2
19) 1940.9
20) 2020.5
21) 2120.5
22) 2261.4
23) 2320.5
24) 2451.2
25) 2551.2
26) 2610.2
27) 2720.5
28) 2810.2
29) 2930.7
30) 3020.5
32) 3210.2
33) 3310.2
34) 3420.5
36) 3620.5
39) 3910.2
40) 4010.2
45) 4510.2
98) NA/Refused10.2
99) Inapplicable38389.1
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2264) Did you marry a second time? (MA692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes194.0
97) Inapplicable45296.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2265) How old were you the second time you married? (MA792O)
 TOTAL%
19) 1910.2
20) 2020.4
22) 2220.4
23) 2320.4
24) 2410.2
26) 2640.8
27) 2730.6
29) 2920.4
31) 3110.2
32) 3210.2
9997) Inapplicable45296.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2266) Is this marriage still intact? (MA892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes132.8
2) No61.3
97) Inapplicable45296.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2267) How did this marriage end? (MA992O)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce61.3
97) Inapplicable46598.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2268) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MA1092O)
 TOTAL%
20) 2010.2
26) 2610.2
28) 2810.2
30) 3010.2
35) 3510.2
37) 3710.2
9997) Inapplicable46598.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2269) Did you marry a third time? (MA1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.6
97) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2270) How old were you the third time you married? (MA1292O)
 TOTAL%
22) 2210.2
29) 2910.2
31) 3110.2
9997) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2271) Is this marriage still intact? (MA1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20.4
2) No10.2
97) Inapplicable46899.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2272) How did this marriage end? (MA1492O)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2273) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MA1592O)
 TOTAL%
24) 2410.2
9997) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2274) Did you marry a fourth time? (MA1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2275) How old were you the fourth time you married? (MA1792O)
 TOTAL%
26) 2610.2
9997) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2276) Is this marriage still intact? (MA1892O)
 TOTAL%
2) No10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2277) How did this marriage end? (MA1992O)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce10.2
97) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2278) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MA2092O)
 TOTAL%
29) 2910.2
9997) Inapplicable47099.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2279) When you got married, did (you/your wife) change (your/her) last name to (your husband's yours)? (NAM192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18238.6
2) No61.3
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable28059.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2280) Did (you/she) use (your/her) maiden name as (your/her) middle name? (NAM292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4910.4
2) No13328.2
97) Inapplicable28961.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2281) What last name did (you/she) use? (NAM392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Kept maiden name30.6
2) Hyphenated name30.6
97) Inapplicable46598.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2282) After the divorce, did you change back to using your maiden name? (NAM492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51.1
2) No71.5
97) Inapplicable45997.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2283) Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Did you live with your (husband/wife) before your were married? (LIV192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6313.4
2) No10121.4
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2284) Did you live with a different partner before your current marriage? (LIV292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes132.8
2) No15132.1
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2285) You mentioned earlier that you are living with a partner. Did you live with a different girlfriend or boyfriend before your current relationship? (LIV392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes102.1
2) No224.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2286) Nowadays, many unmarried couple live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Have you ever lived with a girlfriend or boyfriend? (LIV492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5611.9
2) No21846.3
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable19641.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2287) Nowadays, many unmarried couple live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Have you ever lived with a girlfriend or boyfriend? (CX103)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17139.8
2) No24857.7
9) NA/refused112.6
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2288) How old were you when you first lived with someone of the opposite sex? (LIV592O)
 TOTAL%
17) 1710.2
18) 18173.6
19) 19173.6
20) 20163.4
21) 2181.7
22) 22102.1
23) 2320.4
24) 2461.3
25) 2540.8
26) 2620.4
27) 2710.2
29) 2910.2
9997) Inapplicable38381.3
9999) Refused30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2289) Age when first lived with someone (CX105)
 TOTAL%
16) 1620.5
17) 1710.2
18) 18153.5
19) 19194.4
20) 20214.9
21) 21163.7
22) 22214.9
23) 23163.7
24) 24143.3
25) 25102.3
26) 2681.9
27) 2781.9
28) 2861.4
29) 2930.7
31) 3120.5
34) 3410.2
35) 3510.2
36) 3610.2
41) 4110.2
98) NA/refused51.2
99) Inapplicable25960.2
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2290) What happened to cohabitation relationship (CXCOHAB1)
 TOTAL%
1) Still living together unmarried337.7
2) Got married7717.9
3) Stopped living together6014.0
7) NA/refused10.2
9) Inapplicable25960.2
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2291) How old when stopped living together (CXCOHAB2)
 TOTAL%
17) 1710.2
18) 1820.5
19) 1940.9
20) 2071.6
21) 2181.9
22) 2251.2
23) 2381.9
24) 2461.4
25) 2540.9
26) 2651.2
28) 2830.7
29) 2930.7
30) 3010.2
32) 3210.2
98) NA/refused20.5
99) Inapplicable37086.0
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2292) In the last month, about how many times did you date or go out with someone? (DAT192O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0459.6
1) 1265.5
2) 2265.5
3) 3265.5
4) 4285.9
5) 5183.8
6) 681.7
7) 730.6
8) 8122.5
9) 910.2
10) 10163.4
12) 12163.4
15) 15132.8
16) 1640.8
20) 20143.0
22) 2210.2
30) 3091.9
31) 3130.6
9997) Inapplicable19641.6
9998) Don't know51.1
9999) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2293) About how many persons have you dated in the past twelve months? (DAT292O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0163.4
1) 19219.5
2) 25010.6
3) 3408.5
4) 4163.4
5) 5153.2
6) 6173.6
7) 751.1
8) 840.8
10) 1081.7
12) 1220.4
15) 1520.4
20) 2040.8
25) 2510.2
30) 3010.2
40) 4010.2
9997) Inapplicable19641.6
9999) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2294) Would you prefer to date more often, less often, or about the same amount as you are now? (DAT392O)
 TOTAL%
1) More often9019.1
2) Less often132.8
3) About the same16735.5
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable19741.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2295) Do you seem to have difficulty dating people with whom you feel you could develop a serious relationship? (DAT492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5812.3
2) No21345.2
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable19741.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2296) Are you dating someone steadily now? (DAT592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13127.8
2) No14330.4
97) Inapplicable19741.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2297) How long have you been dating this person? (DAT692O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4717,221.394,476.36
2298) I am going to mention some different aspects of your relationship. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your friend? (RLS192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy8217.4
2) Pretty happy428.9
3) Not too happy71.5
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2299) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (RLS292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9319.7
2) Pretty happy326.8
3) Not too happy61.3
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2300) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your friend agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RLS392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy459.6
2) Pretty happy7816.6
3) Not too happy81.7
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2301) With your friend as someone to do things with? (RLS492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9921.0
2) Pretty happy296.2
3) Not too happy30.6
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2302) With your friend's faithfulness to you? (RLS592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy10422.1
2) Pretty happy194.0
3) Not too happy51.1
4) Don't know20.4
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2303) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (RLS692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most8117.2
2) About the same as most469.8
3) Not as good as most30.6
4) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2304) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with the person you are dating? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RLS792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy8618.3
2) Pretty happy398.3
3) Not too happy61.3
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2305) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (RLS892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7315.5
2) No245.1
3) Don't know347.2
97) Inapplicable34072.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2306) Do you think that you will ever marry? (RLS992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12827.2
2) No204.2
3) Don't know12526.5
4) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable19641.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2307) I am now going to read 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. (RLS1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7515.9
2) Agree20142.7
3) Disagree14631.0
4) Strongly disagree469.8
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2308) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (RLS1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree102.1
2) Agree7716.3
3) Disagree28861.1
4) Strongly disagree8818.7
5) Don't know71.5
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2309) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (RLS1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8017.0
2) Agree32168.2
3) Disagree5812.3
4) Strongly disagree102.1
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2310) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (RLS1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23950.7
2) Agree22146.9
3) Disagree91.9
4) Strongly disagree10.2
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2311) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (RLS1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree91.9
2) Agree11925.3
3) Disagree27458.2
4) Strongly disagree5611.9
5) Don't know122.5
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2312) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (RLS1592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6814.4
2) Agree26155.4
3) Disagree11825.1
4) Strongly disagree173.6
5) Don't know51.1
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2313) 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. (RLS1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree122.5
2) Agree8718.5
3) Disagree27157.5
4) Strongly disagree9520.2
5) Don't know51.1
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2314) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (DIV192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12827.2
2) Agree27658.6
3) Disagree469.8
4) Strongly disagree102.1
5) Don't know91.9
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2315) It's okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (DIV292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.8
2) Agree296.2
3) Disagree22848.4
4) Strongly disagree20643.7
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2316) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (DIV392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7115.1
2) Agree25955.0
3) Disagree10822.9
4) Strongly disagree183.8
5) Don't know132.8
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2317) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (DIV492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree377.9
2) Agree21846.3
3) Disagree17236.5
4) Strongly disagree71.5
5) Don't know347.2
6) Refused30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2318) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (DIV592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree204.2
2) Agree8217.4
3) Disagree32468.8
4) Strongly disagree357.4
5) Don't know91.9
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2319) In a marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (DIV692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree357.4
2) Agree24652.2
3) Disagree15833.5
4) Strongly disagree71.5
5) Don't know245.1
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2320) 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. Tell me whether you get a great deal of satisfaction quite a bit of satisfaction, some, a little bit, or no satisfaction. How much satisfaction do you get from your neighborhood? (SAT192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal7315.5
2) Quite a bit9921.0
3) Some satisfaction16234.4
4) A little bit10321.9
5) No satisfaction326.8
6) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2321) How much satisfaction do you get from your job or career? (SAT292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal15633.1
2) Quite a bit12927.4
3) Some satisfaction10822.9
4) A little bit306.4
5) No satisfaction408.5
6) Don't know61.3
7) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2322) How much satisfaction do you get from your house or apartment? (SAT392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal15733.3
2) Quite a bit13428.5
3) Some satisfaction12125.7
4) A little bit4710.0
5) No satisfaction112.3
6) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2323) How much satisfaction do you get from your friends? (SAT492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal27658.6
2) Quite a bit12727.0
3) Some satisfaction5812.3
4) A little bit91.9
5) No satisfaction10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2324) How much satisfaction do you get from your hobbies or leisure activities? (SAT592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal24151.2
2) Quite a bit14230.1
3) Some satisfaction7014.9
4) A little bit132.8
5) No satisfaction40.8
6) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2325) How much satisfaction do you get from your marriage? (SAT692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal12626.8
2) Quite a bit326.8
3) Some satisfaction51.1
4) A little bit10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2326) How much satisfaction do you get from your children? (SAT792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal12125.7
2) Quite a bit112.3
3) Some satisfaction20.4
4) A little bit20.4
5) No satisfaction10.2
7) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2327) How much satisfaction do you get from the rest of your family? (SAT892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal25754.6
2) Quite a bit13027.6
3) Some satisfaction6313.4
4) A little bit214.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2328) How much satisfaction do you get from your financial situation? (SAT992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal285.9
2) Quite a bit9520.2
3) Some satisfaction19842.0
4) A little bit9119.3
5) No satisfaction5812.3
6) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2329) Taking all things together, how would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAP92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy16535.0
2) Pretty happy28861.1
3) Not too happy183.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2330) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEA192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent24351.6
2) Good18739.7
3) Fair367.6
4) Poor51.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2331) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEA292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32769.4
2) No14330.4
4) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2332) Have you felt that way recently? (HEA392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12927.4
2) No19741.8
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable14430.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2333) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often6914.6
2) Sometimes19641.6
3) Never20643.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2334) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often10221.7
2) Sometimes25253.5
3) Never11724.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2335) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often51.1
2) Sometimes5311.3
3) Never41187.3
4) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2336) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often7215.3
2) Sometimes28861.1
3) Never11023.4
5) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2337) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often398.3
2) Sometimes22648.0
3) Never20643.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2338) 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? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often428.9
2) Sometimes26957.1
3) Never16034.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2339) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often255.3
2) Sometimes14029.7
3) Never30665.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2340) 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? (HEA1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits11123.6
2) Good spirits33370.7
3) Low spirits204.2
4) Very low spirits61.3
5) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2341) I am going to read several statements. After each statement, I would like you to tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. (PER192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20242.9
2) Agree26756.7
3) Disagree20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2342) I feel that I do not have much to be proud of. (PER292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.6
2) Agree122.5
3) Disagree24451.8
4) Strongly disagree21245.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2343) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (PER392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14330.4
2) Agree30063.7
3) Disagree275.7
4) Strongly disagree10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2344) I certainly feel useless at times. (PER492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree81.7
2) Agree11724.8
3) Disagree23149.0
4) Strongly disagree11524.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2345) I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. (PER592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20743.9
2) Agree25453.9
3) Disagree81.7
5) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2346) All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. (PER692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.4
2) Agree102.1
3) Disagree19140.6
4) Strongly disagree26756.7
5) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2347) I am going to mention some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me if you and your spouse almost always, usually, occasionally, or never do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together? (TOG192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always10923.1
2) Usually275.7
3) Occasionally255.3
4) Never30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2348) Go shopping together? (TOG292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always388.1
2) Usually428.9
3) Occasionally7014.9
4) Never143.0
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2349) How often do you visit friends together? (TOG392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always6113.0
2) Usually5311.3
3) Occasionally469.8
4) Never40.8
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2350) Work together on projects around the house? (TOG492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always5812.3
2) Usually459.6
3) Occasionally5511.7
4) Never61.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2351) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (TOG592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always9219.5
2) Usually224.7
3) Occasionally398.3
4) Never112.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2352) How often do you disagree with your (husband/wife)? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (TOG692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10.2
2) Rarely326.8
3) Sometimes10221.7
4) Often265.5
5) Very often30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2353) Do you and your (husband/wife) have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (TOG792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8918.9
2) No7515.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2354) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (TOG892O)
 TOTAL%
0) 08217.4
1) 1459.6
2) 2234.9
3) 340.8
4) 420.4
5) 530.6
6) 620.4
10) 1020.4
20) 2010.2
9997) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2355) 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)? (TOG992O)
 TOTAL%
3) Occasionally316.6
4) Never13228.0
5) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2356) 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. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your (husband/wife)? (ASP192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy8518.0
2) Pretty happy6814.4
3) Not too happy112.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2357) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (ASP292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy11123.6
2) Pretty happy449.3
3) Not too happy91.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2358) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (ASP392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy5611.9
2) Pretty happy10121.4
3) Not too happy71.5
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2359) With your sexual relationship? (ASP492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9319.7
2) Pretty happy6012.7
3) Not too happy91.9
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2360) With your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (ASP592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy8718.5
2) Pretty happy6814.4
3) Not too happy91.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2361) With your spouse as someone to do things with? (ASP692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy11724.8
2) Pretty happy428.9
3) Not too happy51.1
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2362) With your spouse's faithfulness to you? (ASP792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy15532.9
2) Pretty happy91.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2363) Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (ASP892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy12125.7
2) Pretty happy388.1
3) Not too happy51.1
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2364) 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? (MAR192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most11023.4
2) About the same as most5010.6
3) Not as good as most40.8
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2365) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MAR292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better12626.8
2) The same296.2
3) Getting worse40.8
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2366) Woud 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? (MAR392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong9820.8
2) Very strong5511.7
3) Pretty strong81.7
4) Not too strong10.2
5) Not strong at all20.4
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2367) 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? (PRO192O)
 TOTAL%
1) No8518.0
2) Yes, spouse316.6
3) Yes, self367.6
4) Both122.5
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2368) Has feelings that are easily hurt? (PRO292O)
 TOTAL%
1) No8017.0
2) Yes, spouse306.4
3) Yes, self439.1
4) Both112.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2369) Is jealous? (PRO392O)
 TOTAL%
1) No12225.9
2) Yes, spouse214.5
3) Yes, self132.8
4) Both81.7
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2370) Is domineering? (PRO492O)
 TOTAL%
1) No12727.0
2) Yes, spouse173.6
3) Yes, self153.2
4) Both51.1
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2371) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (PRO592O)
 TOTAL%
1) No11023.4
2) Yes, spouse153.2
3) Yes, self285.9
4) Both112.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2372) Is moody? (PRO692O)
 TOTAL%
1) No6814.4
2) Yes, spouse306.4
3) Yes, self4710.0
4) Both194.0
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2373) Won't talk to the other? (PRO792O)
 TOTAL%
1) No11123.6
2) Yes, spouse255.3
3) Yes, self194.0
4) Both91.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2374) Has become less interested in sex? (PRO892O)
 TOTAL%
1) No12927.4
2) Yes, spouse132.8
3) Yes, self163.4
4) Both61.3
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2375) Has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (PRO992O)
 TOTAL%
1) No15933.8
2) Yes, spouse10.2
3) Yes, self10.2
4) Both20.4
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2376) Has irritating habits? (PRO1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) No11825.1
2) Yes, spouse81.7
3) Yes, self61.3
4) Both326.8
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2377) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (PRO1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) No13228.0
2) Yes, spouse91.9
3) Yes, self204.2
4) Both30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2378) Spends money foolishly? (PRO1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) No12125.7
2) Yes, spouse163.4
3) Yes, self183.8
4) Both91.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2379) Drinks or uses drugs? (PRO1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) No15332.5
2) Yes, spouse61.3
3) Yes, self20.4
4) Both30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2380) Has been in trouble with the law? (PRO1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) No15933.8
2) Yes, spouse40.8
3) Yes, self10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2381) 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? (PR192O)
 TOTAL%
2) Often51.1
3) Occasionally388.1
4) Never12125.7
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2382) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PR292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7215.3
2) No9219.5
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2383) Have you thought this within the last three years? (PR392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5712.1
2) No143.0
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable39984.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2384) Do you feel this way now? (PR492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81.7
2) No4810.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable41487.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2385) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (PR592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6714.2
2) No9720.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2386) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (PR692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5010.6
2) No173.6
97) Inapplicable40485.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2387) Have you talked with them recently? (PR792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes245.1
2) No265.5
97) Inapplicable42189.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2388) 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? (PR892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes367.6
2) No12426.3
3) Don't know40.8
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2389) Has (he/she) talked with any of them within the last three years? (PR992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes275.7
2) No91.9
97) Inapplicable43592.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2390) Has (he/she) done so recently? (PR1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes122.5
2) No132.8
3) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable44494.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2391) As far as you know, has your spouse ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (PR1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5611.9
2) No10522.3
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2392) Has (he/she) thought this way in the last three years? (PR1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes377.9
2) No183.8
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2393) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (PR1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71.5
2) No296.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2394) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (PR1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes428.9
2) No12225.9
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2395) Are you thinking about it now? (PR1592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No377.9
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable42991.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2396) 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? (PR1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes296.2
2) No13228.0
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2397) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (PR1792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No245.1
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable44293.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2398) Have you or your (husband/wife) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (PR1892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes173.6
2) No275.7
97) Inapplicable42790.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2399) Has this been within the last three years? (PR1992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes153.2
2) No20.4
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2400) Recently? (PR2092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No112.3
97) Inapplicable45696.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2401) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (PR2192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51.1
2) No122.5
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2402) What about dividing up the property? (PR2292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No132.8
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2403) Have you talked about filing? (PR2392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No132.8
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2404) Have you or your (husband/wife) consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (PR2492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No132.8
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2405) Have you or your (husband/wife) filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (PR2592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.6
2) No143.0
97) Inapplicable45496.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2406) 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? (PR2692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes143.0
2) No15031.8
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2407) How long were you separated (the last time)? (PR2792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours20.4
2) Overnight30.6
3) Two or more days51.1
4) A month or more40.8
97) Inapplicable45797.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2408) 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 partner do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together - almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (TO192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always194.0
2) Usually51.1
3) Occasionally81.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2409) Go shopping together? (TO292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always112.3
2) Usually81.7
3) Occasionally122.5
4) Never10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2410) How often do you visit friends together? (TO392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always143.0
2) Usually81.7
3) Occasionally81.7
4) Never20.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2411) Work together on projects around the house? (TO492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always71.5
2) Usually91.9
3) Occasionally132.8
4) Never30.6
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2412) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (TO592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always153.2
2) Usually81.7
3) Occasionally91.9
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2413) Do you and your partner have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (TO692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes163.4
2) No163.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2414) How often do you disagree with your partner? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (DIS192O)
 TOTAL%
2) Rarely81.7
3) Sometimes173.6
4) Often61.3
5) Very often10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2415) How many serious quarrels have you had with your partner in the past two months? (DIS292O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0102.1
1) 1112.3
2) 261.3
3) 310.2
4) 410.2
5) 520.4
15) 1510.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2416) 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 partner? (DIS392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81.7
2) No245.1
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2417) I am going to mention some different aspects of living together. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your partner? (LI192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy183.8
2) Pretty happy122.5
3) Not too happy20.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2418) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (LI292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy183.8
2) Pretty happy132.8
3) Not too happy10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2419) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your partner agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (LI392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy112.3
2) Pretty happy173.6
3) Not too happy40.8
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2420) With your sexual relationship? (LI492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy224.7
2) Pretty happy91.9
3) Not too happy10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2421) With your partner as someone who takes care of things around the house? (LI592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy112.3
2) Pretty happy153.2
3) Not too happy51.1
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2422) With your partner as someone to do things with? (LI692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy224.7
2) Pretty happy91.9
3) Not too happy10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2423) With your partner's faithfulness to you? (LI792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy326.8
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2424) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship? Would you say that your relationship is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (LI892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy224.7
2) Pretty happy91.9
3) Not too happy10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2425) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (LI992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most214.5
2) About the same as most102.1
3) Not as good as most10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2426) Comparing your relationship with the past, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting better? (LI1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better234.9
2) The same81.7
3) Getting worse10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2427) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your partner are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (LI1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong153.2
2) Very strong132.8
3) Pretty strong40.8
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2428) I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you -- (If respondent says yes, ask: Which one of you?) Gets angry easily? (RPRB192O)
 TOTAL%
1) No71.5
2) Yes, partner/lover102.1
3) Yes, self112.3
4) Both40.8
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2429) Has feelings that are easily hurt? (RPRB292O)
 TOTAL%
1) No143.0
2) Yes, partner/lover40.8
3) Yes, self81.7
4) Both61.3
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2430) Is jealous? (RPRB392O)
 TOTAL%
1) No194.0
2) Yes, partner/lover51.1
3) Yes, self61.3
4) Both20.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2431) Is domineering? (RPRB492O)
 TOTAL%
1) No204.2
2) Yes, partner/lover40.8
3) Yes, self61.3
4) Both20.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2432) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is critical? (RPRB592O)
 TOTAL%
1) No214.5
2) Yes, partner/lover51.1
3) Yes, self61.3
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2433) Is moody? (RPRB692O)
 TOTAL%
1) No122.5
2) Yes, partner/lover61.3
3) Yes, self132.8
4) Both10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2434) Won't talk to the other? (RPRB792O)
 TOTAL%
1) No194.0
2) Yes, partner/lover81.7
3) Yes, self40.8
4) Both10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2435) Has become less interested in sex? (RPRB892O)
 TOTAL%
1) No245.1
2) Yes, partner/lover30.6
3) Yes, self51.1
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2436) Has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (RPRB992O)
 TOTAL%
1) No285.9
2) Yes, partner/lover20.4
3) Yes, self10.2
4) Both10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2437) Has irritating habits? (RPR1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) No122.5
2) Yes, partner/lover91.9
3) Yes, self30.6
4) Both81.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2438) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is not at home enough? (RPR1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) No234.9
2) Yes, partner/lover30.6
3) Yes, self30.6
4) Both30.6
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2439) Spends money foolishly? (RPR1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) No204.2
2) Yes, partner/lover71.5
3) Yes, self51.1
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2440) Drinks or uses drugs? (RPR1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) No255.3
2) Yes, partner/lover51.1
3) Yes, self10.2
4) Both10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2441) Has been in trouble in the law? (RPR1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) No296.2
2) Yes, partner/lover20.4
4) Both10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2442) Sometimes people think they would enjoy living apart from their partner. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (P192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often10.2
2) Often20.4
3) Occasionally173.6
4) Never122.5
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2443) Many relationships go through ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their partner sometimes wonder whether their relationship is working out. Have you ever thought your relationship might be in trouble? (P292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes245.1
2) No81.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2444) Do you feel this way now? (P392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No204.2
97) Inapplicable44794.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2445) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, or others about problems in your relationship? (P492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes245.1
2) No81.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2446) Have you talked with them recently? (P592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81.7
2) No163.4
97) Inapplicable44794.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2447) As far as you know, has your partner talked with relatives, friends, or others about problems either of you were having with your relationship? (P692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes122.5
2) No173.6
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2448) Has (he/she) done so recently? (P792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40.8
2) No51.1
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable45997.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2449) As far as you know, has your partner ever thought your relationship was in trouble? (P892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes163.4
2) No163.4
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2450) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (P992O)
 TOTAL%
2) No132.8
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable45596.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2451) Has the thought of breaking up ever crossed your mind? (P1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes245.1
2) No81.7
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2452) Are you thinking about it now? (P1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.2
2) No234.9
97) Inapplicable44794.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2453) As far as you know, has the though of breaking up ever crossed your partner's mind? (P1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes163.4
2) No153.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2454) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (P1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10.2
2) No153.2
97) Inapplicable45596.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2455) Have you or your partner ever seriously suggested the idea of breaking up? (P1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes122.5
2) No132.8
97) Inapplicable44694.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2456) Recently? (P1592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.6
2) No91.9
97) Inapplicable45997.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2457) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (P1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes255.3
2) No20.4
3) Don't know51.1
97) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2458) Do you think that you will ever marry? (P1792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51.1
2) No10.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable46498.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2459) Now we want to ask about how you get along with your children, including those that live with you and those that do not. Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with your child(ren)? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (CH192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy10923.1
2) Pretty happy245.1
3) Not too happy30.6
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2460) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CH292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most7816.6
2) About the same as most5311.3
3) Not as good as most51.1
5) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2461) Comparing your relationship with your child(ren) to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CH392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better8417.8
2) The same296.2
3) Getting worse20.4
4) Don't know153.2
5) Refused81.7
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2462) Have any of your children given you more than the usual number of problems? (CH492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes132.8
2) No11724.8
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2463) How close do you feel to your child(ren) -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (CH592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close12626.8
2) Somewhat close91.9
3) Not too close10.2
4) Not close at all20.4
97) Inapplicable33370.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2464) Now I would like to ask some questions about your parents. Did your parents ever divorce or separate permanently? (PAR192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9019.1
2) No38180.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2465) How old were you when your parents separated? (PAR292O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4718,088.913,930.08
2466) After the separation, with whom did you generally live? (PAR392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Lived with mother mostly6113.0
2) Lived with father mostly91.9
3) Joint custody/both parents equally20.4
4) Other relatives/foster parents10.2
5) Had already left home20.4
97) Inapplicable39684.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2467) During the year following the separation, did you move? (PAR492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes377.9
2) No337.0
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable39884.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2468) During the year following the separation, did you change schools? (PAR592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes143.0
2) No5211.0
3) Don't know30.6
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable40185.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2469) Were you and your mother more or less close after the separation? (PAR692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close173.6
2) The same265.5
3) More close418.7
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable38180.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2470) Were you and your father more or less close? (PAR792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close469.8
2) The same224.7
3) More close173.6
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable38180.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2471) In the two or three years following the separation, how often did you see your father? Would you say about every week, every month, several times a year, or once a year or less. (PAR892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week204.2
2) Every month91.9
3) Several times a year132.8
4) Once a year or less204.2
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable40786.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2472) In the two or three years following the separation, how often did you see your mother? Would you say about every week, every month, several times a year, or once a year or less. (PAR992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week51.1
2) Every month30.6
3) Several times a year10.2
4) Once a year or less30.6
97) Inapplicable45997.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2473) After the separation, how much conflict did your parents have over where you lived? Would you say none, some, or a great deal? (PAR1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) None4810.2
2) Some153.2
3) Great deal71.5
4) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable39884.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2474) After the separation, how much conflict did your parents have over how you were raised? Would you say none, some, or a great deal? (PAR1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) None449.3
2) Some194.0
3) Great deal61.3
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable39884.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2475) How much conflict did your parents have over visitation arrangements? (PAR1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) None469.8
2) Some132.8
3) Great deal91.9
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable39884.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2476) How much conflict did your parents have over child support payments? (PAR1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) None245.1
2) Some204.2
3) Great deal224.7
4) Don't know61.3
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable39884.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2477) Is your mother still living? I am referring to your actual mother, not a stepmother. (PAR1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46398.3
2) No81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2478) How old were you when she died? (PAR1592O)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.2
4) 410.2
15) 1510.2
16) 1610.2
17) 1710.2
18) 1810.2
24) 2410.2
25) 2510.2
9997) Inapplicable46398.3
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2479) Is your father still alive? I am referring to your actual father, not a stepfather. (PAR1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44895.1
2) No204.2
3) Don't know30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2480) How old were you when your father died? (PAR1792O)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than 1 year10.2
6) 620.4
13) 1330.6
15) 1510.2
16) 1610.2
18) 1810.2
20) 2010.2
21) 2110.2
22) 2230.6
24) 2410.2
28) 2820.4
30) 3010.2
36) 3610.2
9997) Inapplicable45195.8
9998) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2481) Did your mother remarry? (PAR1892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5611.9
2) No4810.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2482) How old were you when your mother remarried? (PAR1992O)
 TOTAL%
3) 340.8
4) 430.6
5) 530.6
6) 610.2
7) 771.5
8) 840.8
9) 951.1
10) 1071.5
11) 1110.2
12) 1220.4
13) 1320.4
14) 1420.4
15) 1510.2
16) 1630.6
17) 1720.4
18) 1830.6
19) 1910.2
20) 2010.2
21) 2120.4
23) 2310.2
31) 3110.2
9997) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2483) Were you and your mother more or less close after she remarried? (PAR2092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close153.2
2) The same245.1
3) More close153.2
4) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2484) Did this marriage end in a divorce or permanent separation? (PAR2192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes194.0
2) No377.9
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2485) How old were you at the time this marriage ended? (PAR2292O)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.2
9) 910.2
11) 1110.2
12) 1220.4
14) 1420.4
16) 1620.4
18) 1820.4
19) 1920.4
20) 2030.6
21) 2110.2
26) 2610.2
9997) Inapplicable45296.0
9998) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2486) Is your mother currently married? (PAR2392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4810.2
2) No81.7
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2487) Did your father remarry? (PAR2492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6413.6
2) No275.7
3) Don't know40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2488) How old were you when your father remarried? (PAR2592O)
 TOTAL%
3) 310.2
4) 410.2
5) 540.8
6) 630.6
7) 730.6
9) 920.4
10) 1051.1
11) 1110.2
12) 1220.4
13) 1320.4
14) 1451.1
15) 1510.2
16) 1640.8
17) 1710.2
18) 1851.1
19) 1920.4
20) 2051.1
21) 2120.4
23) 2330.6
25) 2530.6
28) 2810.2
9997) Inapplicable40786.4
9998) Don't know81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2489) Were you more or less close to your father after he remarried? (PAR2692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close224.7
2) The same285.9
3) More close112.3
4) Don't know20.4
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable40786.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2490) Did this marriage end in a divorce or permanent separation? (PAR2792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes183.8
2) No459.6
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable40786.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2491) How old were you when this marriage ended? (PAR2892O)
 TOTAL%
12) 1210.2
14) 1410.2
15) 1510.2
16) 1610.2
17) 1710.2
19) 1920.4
20) 2020.4
23) 2310.2
24) 2410.2
25) 2530.6
9997) Inapplicable45396.2
9998) Don't know40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2492) Is your father currently married? (PAR2992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5110.8
2) No112.3
3) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable40786.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2493) The following questions deal with your relationships with your mother and father when you were a teenager. They refer to your actual mother and father, not step-parents. For each question, respond with never, sometimes, or often. How often did your mother help you with school work? (PA192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9119.3
2) Sometimes24752.4
3) Often13127.8
97) Inapplicable20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2494) How often did your mother help you with personal problems? (PA292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never5611.9
2) Sometimes24151.2
3) Often17236.5
97) Inapplicable20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2495) How often did you and your mother have talks together? (PA392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never4910.4
2) Sometimes21445.4
3) Often20643.7
97) Inapplicable20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2496) How often did your mother show affection? (PA4920)
 TOTAL%
1) Never306.4
2) Sometimes15332.5
3) Often28660.7
97) Inapplicable20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2497) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (PA592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close15633.1
2) Pretty close23750.3
3) Not very close7616.1
97) Inapplicable20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2498) How often did your father help you with school work? (PA692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never16234.4
2) Sometimes22347.3
3) Often7716.3
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2499) How often did your father help you with personal problems? (PA792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never16935.9
2) Sometimes23750.3
3) Often5712.1
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2500) How often did you and your father have talks together? (PA892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9820.8
2) Sometimes26155.4
3) Often10522.3
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2501) How often did your father hug you or show affection toward you? (PA992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9119.3
2) Sometimes23349.5
3) Often14029.7
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2502) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (PA1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close11825.1
2) Pretty close20944.4
3) Not very close13829.3
4) Don't know20.4
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2503) How important was it to your mother that your go to college? Would you say very important, somewhat important, or not very important? (PA1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important25153.3
2) Somewhat important13528.7
3) Not very important8417.8
4) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2504) How important was it to your father that you go to college? Would you say very important, somewhat important, or not very important? (PA1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important25554.1
2) Somewhat important11925.3
3) Not very important8017.0
4) Don't know132.8
5) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2505) The following questions refer to parents, grandparents, step-parents, or other relatives you lived with when you were a teenager. If you lived in more than one family situation during your teen years, please answer the following questions for the family in which you spent the most of those years. How many rules did your family have for you, for example, rules about staying out late, doing chores, and watching television? Would you say hardly any, some, many? (OTH192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any9420.0
2) Some23048.8
3) Many14631.0
5) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2506) How closely did your family supervise your behavior? Would you say very little, somewhat closely, or very closely? (OTH292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very little6714.2
2) Somewhat close25353.7
3) Very closely15132.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2507) How many decisions about things that were important to you were you allowed to make for yourself? Would you say hardly any, some, or most? (OTH392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any357.4
2) Some17036.1
3) Most26656.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2508) Overall, how strict was your family? Would you say they were not strict at all, somewhat strict, or very strict? (OTH492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not strict at all7716.3
2) Somewhat strict31266.2
3) Very strict8217.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2509) The following questions refer to your relationship with your stepfather when you were a teenager. For each question, respond with never, sometimes, or often. How often did your stepfather help you with school work? (STEF192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never214.5
2) Sometimes173.6
3) Often71.5
97) Inapplicable42690.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2510) How often did your stepfather help you with personal problems? (STEF292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never234.9
2) Sometimes153.2
3) Often71.5
97) Inapplicable42690.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2511) How often did you and your stepfather have talks together? (STEF392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never132.8
2) Sometimes224.7
3) Often102.1
97) Inapplicable42690.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2512) How often did your stepfather hug you or express affection toward you? (STEF492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never183.8
2) Sometimes173.6
3) Often102.1
97) Inapplicable42690.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2513) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepfather when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (STEF592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close51.1
2) Pretty close173.6
3) Not very close234.9
97) Inapplicable42690.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2514) How often did your stepmother help you with school work? (STEM192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never326.8
2) Sometimes40.8
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2515) How often did your stepmother help you with personal problems? (STEM292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never255.3
2) Sometimes102.1
3) Often10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2516) How often did you and your stepmother have talks together? (STEM392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never194.0
2) Sometimes163.4
3) Often10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2517) How often did your stepmother hug you or express affection toward you? (STEM492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never214.5
2) Sometimes132.8
3) Often10.2
5) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2518) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepmother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (STEM592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close10.2
2) Pretty close81.7
3) Not very close275.7
4) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable43492.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2519) During your teen years, did you have a close relationship with any adults besides your parents (or stepparents)? Someone you could talk with and go for advice or help with a problem? (AD192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25554.1
2) No21345.2
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2520) Who was this person? [If more than one, probe for most important/closest.] (AD292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Aunt/uncle398.3
2) Grandparent377.9
3) Older sibling194.0
4) Other relative91.9
5) Neighbor153.2
6) Friend7014.9
7) Teacher326.8
8) Other non-relatives337.0
9) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable21645.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2521) Was this person a man or a woman? (AD392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male10822.9
2) Female14430.6
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable21645.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2522) The following statements refer to living at home with your family as a teenager. For each statement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. It was (is) pleasant living at home with my parents and family. (FAM192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13628.9
2) Agree25554.1
3) Disagree7014.9
4) Strongly disagree102.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2523) I felt (feel) uncomfortable living at home. (FAM292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree132.8
2) Agree8618.3
3) Disagree22146.9
4) Strongly disagree15031.8
5) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2524) There were (are) too many arguments when living at home. (FAM392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree296.2
2) Agree12426.3
3) Disagree20743.9
4) Strongly disagree11123.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2525) I felt (feel) accepted at home. (FAM492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17837.8
2) Agree22848.4
3) Disagree5311.3
4) Strongly disagree112.3
5) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2526) Are you currently attending a college, university, or other post-secondary school? (FAM592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17136.3
2) No30063.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2527) How much financial help did (do) your parents provide to you as a college undergraduate? Would you say that they paid (pay) for all of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (FIN192O)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses6814.4
2) Most of expenses7616.1
3) Some of expenses5912.5
4) None of expenses418.7
6) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable22547.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2528) How much financial help did (does) your mother provide to you as a college student? Would you say that she paid (pays) for all of your expenses, most of you expenses, some of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (FIN292O)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses61.3
2) Most of expenses61.3
3) Some of expenses132.8
4) None of expenses316.6
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2529) How much financial help did (does) your father provide to you as a college student? Would you say that he paid (pays) for all of your expenses, most of your expenses, some of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (FIN392O)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses91.9
2) Most of expenses40.8
3) Some of expenses214.5
4) None of expenses224.7
97) Inapplicable41588.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2530) Now I would like to ask some questions about your current relationships with your parents. How well do you feel that your mother understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal28760.9
2) Somewhat14029.7
3) Very little367.6
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2531) How much do you trust your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal40586.0
2) Some5010.6
3) Very little81.7
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2532) How much respect do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal35775.8
2) Some9019.1
3) Very little163.4
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2533) How much fairness does your mother show you? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal34673.5
2) Some10221.7
3) Very little153.2
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2534) How much affection do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal31566.9
2) Some12025.5
3) Very little285.9
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2535) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close29462.4
2) Somewhat close13929.5
3) Not very close306.4
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2536) In relation to your general outlook on life, would you say you and our mother share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views7916.8
2) Similar views25754.6
3) Different views10021.2
4) Very different views265.5
5) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable81.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2537) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (CUR892O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471261,403.23439,572.74
2538) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (CUR992O)
 TOTAL%
0) 06614.0
1) 113328.2
2) 2418.7
3) 3285.9
4) 4214.5
5) 5143.0
6) 610.2
7) 7163.4
8) 820.4
9) 920.4
10) 1030.6
12) 1220.4
14) 14132.8
20) 2010.2
30) 3020.4
40) 4010.2
120) 12010.2
180) 18010.2
9997) Inapplicable12326.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2539) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your father. How well do you feel that your father understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal18639.5
2) Somewhat19140.6
3) Very little6614.0
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2540) How much do you trust your father? A great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal35876.0
2) Somewhat5411.5
3) Very little326.8
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2541) How much respect do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal30564.8
2) Some10321.9
3) Very little367.6
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2542) How much fairness do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal29763.1
2) Some11223.8
3) Very little337.0
4) Don't know61.3
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2543) How much affection do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal17136.3
2) Some19140.6
3) Very little8217.4
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2544) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR1592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close18940.1
2) Somewhat close19040.3
3) Not very close6513.8
4) Don't know40.8
5) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2545) Would you say you and your father share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views8317.6
2) Similar views23249.3
3) Different views8818.7
4) Very different views398.3
5) Don't know71.5
6) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable204.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2546) How many miles away from you does your father live? (CUR1792O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471276,282.18447,325.99
2547) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (CUR18920)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4712,874.524,492.39
2548) How well do you feel that your stepfather understands you? (CUR1892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal112.3
2) Somewhat224.7
3) Very little132.8
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2549) How much do you trust your stepfather? (CUR1992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal285.9
2) Somewhat81.7
3) Very little102.1
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2550) How much respect do you receive from your stepfather? (CUR2092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal204.2
2) Some163.4
3) Very little102.1
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2551) Does your stepfather treat you fairly? (CUR2192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes347.2
2) No112.3
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2552) How much affection do you receive from your stepfather? (CUR2292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal91.9
2) Some204.2
3) Very little173.6
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2553) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepfather? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR2392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close112.3
2) Somewhat close194.0
3) Not very close163.4
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2554) Would you say you and your stepfather share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR2492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views20.4
2) Similar views204.2
3) Different views122.5
4) Very different views112.3
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42389.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2555) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your stepmother. How well do you feel that your stepmother understands you? (CUR2592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal71.5
2) Somewhat143.0
3) Very little265.5
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2556) How much do you trust your stepmother? (CUR2692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal102.1
2) Some204.2
3) Very little173.6
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2557) How much respect do you receive from your stepmother? (CUR2792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal143.0
2) Some163.4
3) Very little173.6
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2558) Does your stepmother treat you fairly? (CUR2892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes316.6
2) No143.0
3) Don't know30.6
4) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2559) How much affection do you receive from your stepmother? (CUR2992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal61.3
2) Some163.4
3) Very little255.3
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2560) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepmother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR3092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close20.4
2) Somewhat close112.3
3) Not very close347.2
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2561) Would you say you and your stepmother share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR3192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views10.2
2) Similar views163.4
3) Different views153.2
4) Very different views132.8
5) Don't know51.1
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable42089.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2562) Next, we would like to ask about different types of help that you might need occasionally. For each situation, tell me if it is very likely, somewhat likely, or not very likely that you would ask your parents for assistance. How likely is it that you would ask your parents if you needed help with transportation? (TR192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely19641.6
2) Somewhat likely8417.8
3) Not very likely7916.8
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2563) Help with repairs to home or car? (RE192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely17036.1
2) Somewhat likely8618.3
3) Not very likely10422.1
4) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2564) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely8718.5
2) Somewhat likely11023.4
3) Not very likely16134.2
4) Don't know20.4
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2565) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely19942.3
2) Somewhat likely11925.3
3) Not very likely439.1
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2566) Help with childcare? (HLP392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14230.1
2) Somewhat likely9019.1
3) Not very likely9420.0
4) Don't know296.2
5) Refused61.3
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2567) A loan of $200? (HLP492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14230.1
2) Somewhat likely10121.4
3) Not very likely11624.6
4) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2568) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you actually received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your parents? Help with transportation? (HLP592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15933.8
2) No20242.9
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2569) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13729.1
2) No22447.6
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2570) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8718.5
2) No27458.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2571) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28660.7
2) No7415.7
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2572) Help with childcare? (HLP992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7014.9
2) No316.6
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36878.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2573) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you actually received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your parents? During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your parents? (HLP1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19942.3
2) No16134.2
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2574) Help with transportation? (HLP1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13729.1
2) No22447.6
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2575) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14029.7
2) No22146.9
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2576) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22146.9
2) No14029.7
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2577) Advice, encouragement, moral, or emotional support? (HLP1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26355.8
2) No9520.2
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2578) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your parents? (HLP1592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes428.9
2) No31867.5
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2579) Would you say obligations to your parents take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (HLP1692O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot81.7
2) Quite a bit5712.1
3) Little15132.1
4) Hardly any14430.6
5) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2580) Next, we would like to ask about different types of help that you might need occasionally. For each situation, tell me if it is very likely, somewhat likely, or not very likely that you would ask your mother (and stepfather) for assistance. How likely is it that you would ask your mother (and stepfather) for help with transportation? (HLP1792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely347.2
2) Somewhat likely214.5
3) Not very likely5010.6
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2581) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP1892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely265.5
2) Somewhat likely194.0
3) Not very likely5912.5
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2582) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP1992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely173.6
2) Somewhat likely153.2
3) Not very likely7215.3
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2583) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP2092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely4810.2
2) Somewhat likely337.0
3) Not very likely234.9
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2584) Help with childcare? (HLP2192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely357.4
2) Somewhat likely245.1
3) Not very likely377.9
4) Don't know30.6
5) Refused61.3
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2585) Next, we would like to ask about different types of help that you might need occasionally. For each situation, tell me if it is very likely, somewhat likely, or not very likely that you would ask your mother (and stepfather) for assistance. A loan of $200? (HLP2292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely337.0
2) Somewhat likely275.7
3) Not very likely439.1
4) Don't know10.2
5) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2586) Help with transportation? (HLP2392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes316.6
2) No7115.1
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2587) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP2492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes234.9
2) No7916.8
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2588) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP2592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes224.7
2) No8017.0
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2589) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP2692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7515.9
2) No275.7
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2590) Help with childcare? (HLP2792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes183.8
2) No132.8
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable43893.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2591) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother (and stepfather)? During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your mother (and stepfather)? (HLP2892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5110.8
2) No5211.0
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2592) Help with transportation? (HLP2992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes296.2
2) No7415.7
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2593) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP3092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes367.6
2) No6714.2
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2594) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP3192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5110.8
2) No5211.0
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2595) Advice, encouragement, moral, or emotional support? (HLP3292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7415.7
2) No285.9
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2596) During the past year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your mother (and stepfather)? (HLP332O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes143.0
2) No8918.9
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2597) Would you say obligations to your mother (and stepfather) take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (HLP3492O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot61.3
2) Quite a bit102.1
3) Little388.1
4) Hardly any4810.2
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable36677.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2598) Next, we would like to ask about different types of help that you might need occasionally. For each situation, tell me if it is very likely, somewhat likely, or not very likely that you would ask your father (and stepmother) for assistance. How likely is it that you would ask your father (and stepmother) if you needed help with transportation? (HLP3592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely163.4
2) Somewhat likely112.3
3) Not very likely5812.3
4) Don't know61.3
5) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2599) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP3692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely81.7
2) Somewhat likely255.3
3) Not very likely5211.0
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused51.1
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2600) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP3792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely81.7
2) Somewhat likely214.5
3) Not very likely5511.7
4) Don't know61.3
5) Refused51.1
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2601) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP3892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely143.0
2) Somewhat likely255.3
3) Not very likely4710.0
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2602) Help with childcare? (HLP3992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely112.3
2) Somewhat likely122.5
3) Not very likely5912.5
4) Don't know71.5
5) Refused61.3
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2603) For a loan of $200? (HLP4092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely91.9
2) Somewhat likely234.9
3) Not very likely5411.5
4) Don't know51.1
5) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2604) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you actually received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father (and stepmother)? Help with transportation? (HLP4192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes143.0
2) No7215.3
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused51.1
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2605) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP4292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes153.2
2) No7115.1
3) Don't know51.1
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2606) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP4392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81.7
2) No7816.6
3) Don't know51.1
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2607) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP4492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes326.8
2) No5411.5
3) Don't know51.1
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2608) Help with childcare? (HLP4592P)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71.5
2) No183.8
3) Don't know30.6
97) Inapplicable44394.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2609) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your father (and stepmother)? (HLP4692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes214.5
2) No6513.8
3) Don't know51.1
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2610) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father (and stepmother)? Help with transportation? (HLP4792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71.5
2) No8017.0
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2611) Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP4892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91.9
2) No7816.6
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2612) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP4992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes194.0
2) No6814.4
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2613) Advice, encouragement, moral, or emotional support? (HLP5092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes316.6
2) No5611.9
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2614) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your father (and stepmother)? (HLP5192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30.6
2) No8417.8
3) Don't know40.8
4) Refused40.8
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2615) Would you say obligations to your father (and stepmother) take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (OB992O)
 TOTAL%
2) Quite a bit20.4
3) Little194.0
4) Hardly any6513.8
5) Don't know61.3
6) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable37679.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2616) Now I would like to ask some questions about your mother's/father's marriage. Think back to the year 1980 when you were (AGE) years old. Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage then? Would you say it was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PMA192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy19942.3
2) Pretty happy19541.4
3) Not too happy6012.7
5) Don't know153.2
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2617) Think back to the year 1983 when you were (AGE) years old. Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage then? Would you say it was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PMA292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy19741.8
2) Pretty happy18639.5
3) Not too happy5812.3
4) Interviewed parent not married then224.7
5) Don't know61.3
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2618) Think back to the year 1988 when you were (AGE) years old. Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage then? Would you say it was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PMA392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy19040.3
2) Pretty happy17436.9
3) Not too happy6313.4
4) Interviewed parent not married then398.3
5) Don't know40.8
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2619) Now I would like to ask some questions about your (parents'/mother's/father's) marriage now? Would you say it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (PMA492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy20543.5
2) Pretty happy13428.5
3) Not too happy214.5
4) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2620) Compared to other marriages you know about, do you think your (parents'/mother's/father's) marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (PMA592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most20743.9
2) About the same as most13729.1
3) Not as good as most173.6
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2621) Comparing (their/her/his) marriage to three years ago, is (their/her/his) marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (PMA692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better17637.4
2) The same17336.7
3) Getting worse112.3
4) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2622) How strongly (do/does) your (parents/mother/father) love (one another/her husband/his wife)? Would you say (their/her/his) feelings of love are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (PMA792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong15031.8
2) Very strong14530.8
3) Pretty strong4910.4
4) Not too strong112.3
5) Not strong at all10.2
6) Don't know51.1
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2623) Have you ever thought that your (parents'/mother's/father's) marriage might be in trouble? (PMA892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15633.1
2) No20443.3
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2624) Do you feel this way now? (PMA992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes204.2
2) No13528.7
3) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable31566.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2625) To the best of your knowledge, (have/has) (either of your parents/your mother/your father) ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (PMA1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6614.0
2) No28961.4
3) Don't know61.3
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2626) Have they done so within the last three years? (PMA1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes183.8
2) No459.6
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable40586.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2627) Did you ever feel that it would be better if your (parents/mother/father) were to divorce? (PMA1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes469.8
2) No31366.5
3) Don't know20.4
97) Inapplicable11023.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2628) Now I would like to ask some questions about religion. What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELI192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant24051.0
2) Catholic13328.2
3) Jewish112.3
4) No religion6714.2
5) Other183.8
6) Don't know10.2
7) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2629) What specific denomination is that, if any? (RELI292O)
 TOTAL%
0) 020.4
1) Baptist (other than Southern)6413.6
2) Congregationalist20.4
3) Episcopalian132.8
4) Lutheran337.0
5) Methodist418.7
6) Presbyterian122.5
7) Unitarian10.2
8) United Church of Christ132.8
9) Other5110.8
10) Don't know71.5
11) Refused30.6
97) Inapplicable22948.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2630) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (RELI392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much7716.3
2) Quite a bit8818.7
3) Some12727.0
4) A little8918.9
5) Not at all8718.5
6) Don't know10.2
7) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2631) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly13127.8
2) Once a month8918.9
3) Less than monthly10422.1
4) Never14330.4
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2632) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily61.3
2) Weekly459.6
3) Monthly6213.2
4) Less than monthly10722.7
5) Never24752.4
7) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2633) How often do you and your (husband/wife/partner) attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly5511.7
2) Once a month326.8
3) Less than monthly408.5
4) Never347.2
5) Don't know20.4
6) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2634) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily16535.0
2) Weekly11023.4
3) Monthly5311.3
4) Less than monthly6012.7
5) Never7916.8
7) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2635) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI892O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily122.5
2) Weekly275.7
3) Monthly306.4
4) Less than monthly5712.1
5) Never34072.2
7) Refused51.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2636) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI992O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily337.0
2) Weekly8217.4
3) Monthly5611.9
4) Less than monthly11424.2
5) Never18238.6
7) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2637) How religious would you say you are compared to your (husband/wife/partner)? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (RLI1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious71.5
2) More religious255.3
3) About the same9119.3
4) Less religious255.3
5) Much less religious143.0
6) Don't know10.2
7) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable30765.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2638) Now I want to ask you about your relationships with relatives who don't live with you, such as brothers, sisters, grandparents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (RLTV192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40485.8
2) No6614.0
4) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2639) How many would that be? (RLTV292O)
 TOTAL%
1) 15712.1
2) 210121.4
3) 35912.5
4) 44810.2
5) 5337.0
6) 6245.1
7) 7153.2
8) 8204.2
9) 910.2
10) 10306.4
11) 1110.2
12) 1271.5
15) 1510.2
18) 1810.2
20) 2051.1
50) 5010.2
9997) Inapplicable6714.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2640) How many of these live within an hour's drive of you? (RLTV392O)
 TOTAL%
0) 012526.5
1) 16113.0
2) 27816.6
3) 3428.9
4) 4275.7
5) 5183.8
6) 6102.1
7) 7102.1
8) 871.5
9) 910.2
10) 10143.0
11) 1110.2
12) 1220.4
15) 1520.4
17) 1710.2
18) 1810.2
20) 2010.2
48) 4810.2
9997) Inapplicable6714.2
9998) Don't know20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2641) How many of these relatives do you regularly get a letter from or talk with at least once a month or more? (RLTV492O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0224.7
1) 18017.0
2) 211324.0
3) 35211.0
4) 4459.6
5) 5347.2
6) 6183.8
7) 7112.3
8) 8112.3
9) 910.2
10) 10102.1
12) 1240.8
15) 1510.2
18) 1810.2
30) 3010.2
9997) Inapplicable6714.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2642) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (RLTV592O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0234.9
1) 110021.2
2) 211223.8
3) 35712.1
4) 4428.9
5) 5265.5
6) 6153.2
7) 771.5
8) 840.8
9) 910.2
10) 1091.9
11) 1110.2
12) 1251.1
20) 2020.4
9997) Inapplicable6714.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2643) Would you say obligations to your relatives take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RLTV692O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot51.1
2) Quite a bit4910.4
3) Little16835.7
4) Hardly any18138.4
5) Don't know10.2
97) Inapplicable6714.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2644) Now I want to ask about your friends. Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (FRI192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes43993.2
2) No326.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2645) How many very close friends would that be? (FRI292O)
 TOTAL%
1) 1337.0
2) 28918.9
3) 39720.6
4) 46714.2
5) 55311.3
6) 6408.5
7) 740.8
8) 8173.6
9) 940.8
10) 10194.0
12) 1240.8
14) 1410.2
15) 1540.8
20) 2010.2
22) 2210.2
25) 2520.4
30) 3010.2
40) 4010.2
60) 6010.2
9997) Inapplicable326.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2646) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (FRI392O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0428.9
1) 16513.8
2) 210121.4
3) 37616.1
4) 45511.7
5) 5265.5
6) 6296.2
7) 781.7
8) 8132.8
9) 930.6
10) 10102.1
12) 1220.4
14) 1410.2
15) 1510.2
20) 2030.6
22) 2210.2
25) 2510.2
30) 3010.2
60) 6010.2
9997) Inapplicable326.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2647) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk with about problems you may have in your family? (FRI492O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0112.3
1) 16714.2
2) 210221.7
3) 39921.0
4) 45812.3
5) 5439.1
6) 6214.5
7) 740.8
8) 8102.1
9) 910.2
10) 10143.0
12) 1240.8
15) 1520.4
22) 2210.2
30) 3010.2
60) 6010.2
9997) Inapplicable326.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2648) Some people feel they have very strong roots to their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (COM192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached8818.7
2) Somewhat attached14931.6
3) A little attached12225.9
4) Not attached11123.6
6) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2649) 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? (COM292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24451.8
2) No22748.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2650) How many do you belong to? (COM392O)
 TOTAL%
1) 111424.2
2) 25311.3
3) 34910.4
4) 4173.6
5) 571.5
7) 720.4
10) 1010.2
12) 1210.2
9997) Inapplicable22748.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2651) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (COM492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved183.8
2) Somewhat involved4710.0
3) Slightly involved12526.5
4) Not involved at all28159.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2652) Now I would like to ask some questions about your work. Last week, were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WO192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time27959.2
2) Working part-time7515.9
3) With a job not at work40.8
4) Unemployed122.5
6) In school6413.6
7) Keeping house285.9
8) Other91.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2653) Respondent's work status (WO292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time32274.9
2) Working part-time6414.9
3) Unemployed92.1
4) In school133.0
5) Keeping house143.3
6) Other61.4
9) NA/refused20.5
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2654) What kind of work do you normally do? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (WO392O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471251.66392.72
2655) Respondent's current type of job (WO492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never had job30.7
2) Technical388.8
3) Official61.4
4) Manager4911.4
5) Prop/owner133.0
6) Semi-skilled174.0
7) Clerical7417.2
8) Service317.2
9) Protective worker61.4
10) Salesperson296.7
11) Farm or ranch manager/owner20.5
12) Farm worker20.5
13) Worker/laborer81.9
14) Professional8319.3
15) Skilled worker/foreman4610.7
16) Homemaker81.9
17) Student71.6
18) 1810.2
19) Unemployed00.0
98) NA/refused71.6
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2656) Occupation code for respondent (OCUCOD1)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional technical or kindred worker8317.6
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors5611.9
3) Clerical and kindred workers7014.9
4) Sales workers306.4
5) Craftsmen and foremen469.8
6) Operatives224.7
7) Non-farm laborers71.5
9) Service workers439.1
11) Military91.9
20) Farmers/ranchers10.2
54) Farmers/ranchers10.2
997) Inapplicable10321.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2657) Does your spouse (partner, if cohabiting) have a job? (WO592O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17036.1
2) No265.5
97) Inapplicable27558.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2658) Respondent's spouse/partner's work status (WO692O)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time18342.6
2) Working part-time276.3
3) Unemployed20.5
4) In school92.1
5) Keeping house225.1
6) Other81.9
9) Not applicable/refused17941.6
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2659) Occupation code for spouse/partner (OCUCOD2)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical or kindred worker326.8
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors418.7
3) Clerical and kindred workers245.1
4) Sales workers194.0
5) Craftsmen and foremen173.6
6) Operatives122.5
7) Non-farm laborers40.8
9) Service workers132.8
10) Farm laborers or foremen10.2
11) Military51.1
25) Farmers/ranchers10.2
98) Farmers/ranchers10.2
997) Inapplicable30163.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2660) What is (his/her) current job? (Obtain job title duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (WO792O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471654.00457.05
2661) Spouse/partner's current type of job (WO892O)
 TOTAL%
2) Technical112.6
3) Official30.7
4) Manager235.3
5) Prop/owner153.5
6) Semi-skilled153.5
7) Clerical347.9
8) Service143.3
9) Protective worker71.6
10) Salesperson163.7
11) Farm or ranch manager/owner20.5
12) Farm worker10.2
13) Worker/laborer81.9
14) Professional4310.0
15) Skilled worker/foremen317.2
16) Homemaker92.1
17) Student61.4
19) Unemployed10.2
99) Inapplicable19144.4
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2662) Now I would like to ask you some questions about your current economic situation. Is it very stable, so that you always feel confident about knowing where next month's income will come from, pretty stable, or not too stable? (EC192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very stable15733.3
2) Pretty stable22648.0
3) Not too stable8718.5
5) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
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2663) During the past twelve months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (EC292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often91.9
2) Often214.5
3) Occasionally6914.6
4) Never37078.6
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2664) During the past twelve months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (EC392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often163.4
2) Often398.3
3) Occasionally10321.9
4) Never31166.0
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2665) During the past twelve months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your household should have? (EC492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often153.2
2) Often224.7
3) Occasionally6113.0
4) Never37178.8
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2666) Was your personal earned income in 1991 $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (EC592O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more15132.1
2) Less than $20,00031566.9
3) Don't know10.2
4) Refused40.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2667) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your personal earned income in 1991, please stop me. (EC692O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000-$24,9995211.0
2) $25,000-$29,999469.8
3) $30,000- $39,999367.6
4) $40,000-$49,999112.3
5) $50,000-$59,99910.2
6) $60,000 or more40.8
8) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable32067.9
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2668) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your personal earned income in 1991, please stop me. (EC792O)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,00010021.2
2) $5,000-$9,9997315.5
3) $10,000 - $14,9997716.3
4) $15,000- $19,9996213.2
5) Don't know10.2
6) Refused20.4
97) Inapplicable15633.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2669) What about your spouse's/partner's personal earned income in 1991? Was it $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (EC892O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more8618.3
2) Less than $20,0009820.8
3) Don't know71.5
4) Refused51.1
97) Inapplicable27558.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2670) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes you spouse's/partner's earned income in 1991, please stop me. (EC992O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000-$24,999275.7
2) $25,000 - $29,999183.8
3) $30,000 - $39,999204.2
4) $40,000 - $49,99971.5
5) $50,000 - $59,99991.9
6) $60,000 or more30.6
7) Don't know10.2
8) Refused10.2
97) Inapplicable38581.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2671) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your spouse's/partner's earned income in 1991, please stop me. (EC1092O)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,000255.3
2) $5,000 - $9,999234.9
3) $10,000 - $14,999194.0
4) $15,000 - $19,999316.6
97) Inapplicable37379.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2672) Annual income of respondent (CXINCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,0005111.9
2) $5,000-9,999378.6
3) $10,000-14,9995613.0
4) $15,000-19,9996014.0
5) $20,000-24,9996615.3
6) $25,000-29,9996014.0
7) $30,000-39,9994410.2
8) $40,000-49,999245.6
9) $50,000-59,999112.6
10) $60,000 or more112.6
99) Not applicable/refused102.3
Missing1603
Total430100.0
2673) Have you received benefits from any public assistance program- for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since 1988? (EC1192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4710.0
2) No42389.8
4) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2674) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (EC1292O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better25253.5
2) The same16034.0
3) Getting worse5812.3
4) Don't know10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2675) What type of housing do you live in? (EC1392O)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling25955.0
2) Duplex255.3
3) Townhouse/rowhouse204.2
4) Apartment11624.6
5) Mobile home265.5
6) Other245.1
8) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2676) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (EC1492O)
 TOTAL%
1) Own5311.3
2) Buying8317.6
3) Renting24251.4
4) Other9119.3
6) Refused20.4
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2677) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1988? (LI92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25453.9
2) No21746.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2678) 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? (FR92O)
 TOTAL%
1) Spoke freely46498.5
2) Concerned40.8
3) Don't know20.4
4) Refused10.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2679) Name, address, and reference information received (RES192O)
 TOTAL%
1) Received respondents name and full address45396.2
2) Received respondents name and partial address30.6
3) Received respondents name only122.5
5) Didn't get respondents name of address30.6
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2680) Number of tracking references received (TRACKING)
 TOTAL%
1) One33270.5
2) Two7315.5
3) Three or more285.9
4) None388.1
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2681) Enter present month (MONTH)
 TOTAL%
1) January20.4
4) April29562.6
5) May10021.2
6) June7415.7
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2682) Enter today's date (DATE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total47116.627.66
2683) Enter day of week (DAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Monday8317.6
2) Tuesday7616.1
3) Wednesday7916.8
4) Thursday10021.2
5) Friday5812.3
6) Saturday5611.9
7) Sunday194.0
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2684) Enter interviewer I.D. number (INTID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total471383.4193.92
2685) Marital stability offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARSB4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1640.350.40
2686) Marital happiness offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHP4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15728.823.59
2687) Marital problems offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPB4O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0194.0
1) 1163.4
2) 2265.5
3) 3255.3
4) 4214.5
5) 5204.3
6) 6143.0
7) 7143.0
8) 820.4
9) 951.1
10) 1010.2
99) Inapplicable30765.3
Missing1563
Total470100.0
2688) Marital interaction offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARINT4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total16415.292.84
2689) Marital disagreement offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (DISAGR4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1634.972.40
2690) Sex roles of offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SEXROL4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total47014.572.73
2691) Cohabitation happiness offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (PARHAP4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3128.374.04
2692) Cohabitation problems offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (PARPRB4O)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.2
1) 120.4
2) 251.1
3) 340.8
4) 410.2
5) 530.6
6) 651.1
7) 740.8
8) 820.4
9) 920.4
10) 1010.2
11) 1120.4
99) Inapplicable43993.2
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2693) Cohabit interaction offspring 1992 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (INTRT4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3215.132.85
2694) Cohabit disagreement offspring 1992 (See summary document for measure construction) (DISGPR4O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total325.442.85
2695) Number of calls (NCAL5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10617.107.57
2696) Length of interview (TOTT5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total103275.30193.66
2697) Date of interview 1997 (DATE5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106126,265.439,445.83
2698) Year of 5th wave interview (YEAR5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106197.000.04
2699) Day of month of 5th wave interview (DAY5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106115.037.49
2700) Month of 5th wave interview (MONTH5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10612.470.96
2701) Decimal year of 5th wave interview (DYEAR5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106197.260.09
2702) 1997 central office code (CENTRL97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1052589.93227.80
2703) State of Residence 1997 (STATE5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total105125.7313.53
2704) 1997 region of country (REGION97)
 TOTAL%
0) Unknown161.5
1) West19518.6
2) North central30529.0
3) Northeast21520.5
4) South32030.4
Missing982
Total1051100.0
2705) Interview number (INUM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1061393.17184.60
2706) Sex of respondent (SEX197)
 TOTAL%
1) Male39937.0
2) Female67863.0
Missing956
Total1077100.0
2707) Are you married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARST197)
 TOTAL%
1) Married91585.0
2) Divorce1049.7
3) Widowed474.4
4) Separated100.9
5) Married, living apart10.1
Missing956
Total1077100.0
2708) What was your age on your last birthday? (AG197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106151.809.04
2709) How many years of schooling have you completed? (ED197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106114.635.48
2710) In addition to you, is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes99193.1
5) No736.9
Missing969
Total1064100.0
2711) Is (person 2) male or female? (SEX297)
 TOTAL%
1) Male59159.6
2) Female39940.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1042
Total991100.0
2712) How is (person 2) related to you? (RE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent90090.9
2) Child of respondent606.1
3) Parent of respondent20.2
4) Grandchild of respondent30.3
5) Other relative-specify30.3
6) Other/non-relative -- specify212.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1043
Total990100.0
2713) Is this child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI297)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage1525.0
2) Child from respondent's previous marriage4371.7
5) Adopted child11.7
8) Don't know11.7
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2714) What was (person 2)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total98849.8612.76
2715) Is (person 2) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR297)
 TOTAL%
1) Married90192.2
2) Never married515.2
3) Divorced171.7
4) Widowed60.6
5) Separated20.2
Missing1056
Total977100.0
2716) How many years of schooling has (person 2) completed? (ED297)
 TOTAL%
4) 410.1
6) 620.2
7) 730.3
8) 8121.2
9) 9131.3
10) 10191.9
11) 11232.4
12) 1230331.0
13) 13636.4
14) 1414414.7
15) 15575.8
16) 1617117.5
17) 17313.2
18) 18545.5
19) 19313.2
20) 20262.7
21) 2140.4
22) 2270.7
23) 2310.1
24) 2420.2
26) 2640.4
29) 2910.1
88) Don't know40.4
99) Refused10.1
Missing1056
Total977100.0
2717) In addition to you and (person 2), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54054.7
5) No44745.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1045
Total988100.0
2718) Is (person 3) male of female? (SEX397)
 TOTAL%
1) Male28853.3
2) Female25246.7
Missing1493
Total540100.0
2719) How is (person 3) related to you? (RE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent173.1
2) Child of respondent/spouse47688.1
3) Parent of respondent152.8
4) Grandchild of respondent91.7
5) Other relative-specify112.0
6) Other/non-relative -- specify122.2
Missing1493
Total540100.0
2720) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI397)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage40785.7
2) Child from respondents5311.2
3) Stepchild of respondent91.9
5) Adopted child51.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1558
Total475100.0
2721) What was (person 3)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total54021.4415.03
2722) Is (person 3) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR397)
 TOTAL%
1) Married235.7
2) Never married33984.1
3) Divorced174.2
4) Widowed215.2
5) Separated30.7
Missing1630
Total403100.0
2723) How many years of schooling has (person 3) completed? (ED397)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
3) 310.2
4) 410.2
8) 8174.2
9) 9409.9
10) 105112.6
11) 115714.1
12) 129523.5
13) 13307.4
14) 14327.9
15) 15245.9
16) 16379.2
17) 1751.2
18) 1892.2
88) Don't know41.0
Missing1629
Total404100.0
2724) In addition to you, (person 2), and (person 3), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31257.8
5) No22842.2
Missing1493
Total540100.0
2725) Is (person 4) male or female? (SEX497)
 TOTAL%
1) Male15248.7
2) Female16051.3
Missing1721
Total312100.0
2726) How is (person 4) related to you? (RE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent175.4
2) Child of respondent26083.3
4) Grandchild of respondent144.5
5) Other relation - specify134.2
6) Other/non-relative -- specify72.2
9) Refused10.3
Missing1721
Total312100.0
2727) Is this child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI497)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage23590.4
2) Child from respondent's previous marriage176.5
3) Stepchild of respondent41.5
5) Adopted child31.2
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1773
Total260100.0
2728) What was (person 4)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total31214.908.86
2729) Is (person 4) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR497)
 TOTAL%
1) Married1712.2
2) Never married11582.7
3) Divorced53.6
4) Widowed10.7
5) Separated10.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
2730) How many years of schooling has (person 4) completed? (ED497)
 TOTAL%
8) 8128.6
9) 92618.7
10) 101611.5
11) 111712.2
12) 122518.0
13) 13117.9
14) 14107.2
15) 15107.2
16) 1685.8
17) 1721.4
88) Don't know21.4
Missing1894
Total139100.0
2731) In addition to you, (person 2), (person 3), and (person 4), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12941.3
5) No18358.7
Missing1721
Total312100.0
2732) Is (person 5) male or female? (SEX597)
 TOTAL%
1) Male6651.2
2) Female6348.8
Missing1904
Total129100.0
2733) How is (person 5) related to you? (RE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent43.1
2) Child of respondent9372.1
3) Parent of respondent21.6
4) Grandchild of respondent1713.2
5) Other relative-specify86.2
6) Other/non-relative -- specify53.9
Missing1904
Total129100.0
2734) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI597)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage8995.7
2) Child from respondents previous marriage33.2
5) Adopted child11.1
Missing1940
Total93100.0
2735) What was (person 5)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12912.4913.14
2736) Is (person 5) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR597)
 TOTAL%
1) Married412.9
2) Never married2374.2
3) Divorced13.2
4) Widowed39.7
Missing2002
Total31100.0
2737) How many years of schooling has (person 5) completed? (ED597)
 TOTAL%
8) 813.2
9) 9722.6
10) 10619.4
11) 11722.6
12) 12412.9
13) 1313.2
14) 1413.2
15) 1513.2
16) 1613.2
88) Don't know26.5
Missing2002
Total31100.0
2738) In addition to you, (person 2), (person 3), (person 4), and (person 5), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3829.5
5) No9170.5
Missing1904
Total129100.0
2739) Is (person 6) male or female? (SEX697)
 TOTAL%
1) Male2360.5
2) Female1539.5
Missing1995
Total38100.0
2740) How is (person 6) related to you? (RE697)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent12.6
2) Child of respondent2668.4
3) Parent of respondent12.6
4) Grandchild of respondent37.9
5) Other relative - specify410.5
6) Other/non-relative -- specify37.9
Missing1995
Total38100.0
2741) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI697)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage26100.0
Missing2007
Total26100.0
2742) What was (person 6)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG696)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3814.9219.15
2743) Is (person 6) married, never married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR697)
 TOTAL%
1) Married333.3
2) Never married555.6
3) Divorced111.1
Missing2024
Total9100.0
2744) How many years of schooling has (person 6) completed? (ED697)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total912.223.07
2745) In addition to you (person 2), (person 3), (person 4), (person 5), and (person 6), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY797)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes718.4
5) No3181.6
Missing1995
Total38100.0
2746) Is (person 7) male or female? (SEX797)
 TOTAL%
1) Male114.3
2) Female685.7
Missing2026
Total7100.0
2747) How is (person 7) related to you? (RE797)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent571.4
3) Parent of respondent228.6
Missing2026
Total7100.0
2748) Is this a child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI797)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage5100.0
Missing2028
Total5100.0
2749) What (person 7)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total724.7129.71
2750) Is this a child from you current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (MAR797)
 TOTAL%
1) Married150.0
3) Divorced150.0
Missing2031
Total2100.0
2751) How many years of schooling has (person 7) completed? (ED797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total212.005.66
2752) In addition to you (person 2), (person 3), (person 4), (person 5), (person 6) and (person 7), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes114.3
5) No685.7
Missing2026
Total7100.0
2753) Is (person 8) male or female? (SEX897)
 TOTAL%
2) Female1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
2754) How is (person 8) related to you? (RE897)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
2755) Is this child from your current marriage, a previous marriage, a stepchild, a foster child, or an adopted child? (BI897)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from current marriage1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
2756) What was (person 8)'s age on (his/her) last birthday? (AG897)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14.000.00
2757) In addition to you (person 2), (person 3), (person 4), (person 5), (person 6), (person 7) and (person 8), is there anyone else living in your household? (ANY997)
 TOTAL%
5) No1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
2758) According to our records, when we last interviewed you on (MONTH) (DAY), 1992, you were: (MARITAL STATUS). Is this correct? (LASTIN97)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes105899.7
5) No30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2759) What was your correct marital status in 1992? (VMAR97)
 TOTAL%
1) Married133.3
3) Divorced133.3
6) Separated133.3
Missing2030
Total3100.0
2760) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you on (MONTH) (DAY), 1988. (Date from coversheet) Have you divorced since we last interviewed you? (VDIV97)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes535.0
5) No100895.0
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2761) How long ago did you divorce? (VLONG97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5233.5017.85
2762) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you on (MONTH) (DAY), 1988. (Date from coversheet) Have you been widowed since we last interviewed you? (VWID97)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes252.3
5) No103997.7
Missing969
Total1064100.0
2763) How long ago did you become widowed? (VWLONG97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2523.4415.13
2764) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you on (MONTH) (DAY), 1988. (Date from coversheet) Have you remarried since we last interviewed you? (VREM97)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes484.5
5) No101695.5
Missing969
Total1064100.0
2765) How long ago did you remarry? (VRLONG97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4829.3317.08
2766) It looks like there have been some changes in your household since we last interviewed you in 1988. (CHAN197)
 TOTAL%
1) Changes47043.8
5) No changes60456.2
Missing959
Total1074100.0
2767) What were these changes? First change (CHAN297)
 TOTAL%
0) Other-specify8217.4
1) Divorced418.7
2) Spouse left, separated40.8
3) Spouse died132.8
4) Respondent remarried285.9
5) Respondent living with someone61.3
6) Child born122.5
9) Child left to live with other parent30.6
10) Child moved out20743.9
11) Child moved back449.3
12) Other relatives moved in91.9
13) Other relatives moved out112.3
14) Friends moved in20.4
15) Friends moved out20.4
98) None/no other71.5
Missing1562
Total471100.0
2768) Any other changes? Second change (CHAN397)
 TOTAL%
0) Other - please specify153.2
1) Divorced30.6
3) Spouse died30.6
4) Respondent remarried91.9
5) Respondent living with someone40.9
6) Child born102.2
7) Stepchild added40.9
9) Child left to live with other parent40.9
10) Child moved out5211.2
11) Child moved back173.7
12) Other relatives moved in214.5
13) Other relatives moved out81.7
14) Friends moved in30.6
98) None/no other31067.0
Missing1570
Total463100.0
2769) Any others? Third change (CHAN497)
 TOTAL%
0) Other - please specify63.9
2) Spouse left, separated10.7
3) Spouse died10.7
4) Respondent remarried32.0
5) Respondent living with someone10.7
6) Child born21.3
7) Stepchild added21.3
8) Foster or adopted child10.7
9) Child left to live with other parent21.3
10) Child moved out127.8
11) Child moved back32.0
12) Other relatives moved in127.8
13) Other relatives moved out74.6
14) Friends moved in10.7
98) None/no other9964.7
Missing1880
Total153100.0
2770) Anything else? Fourth change (CHAN597)
 TOTAL%
0) Other - please specify23.7
7) Stepchild added11.9
8) Foster or adopted11.9
10) Child moved out47.4
11) Child moved back23.7
12) Other relatives moved in59.3
13) Other relatives moved out23.7
98) None/no other3768.5
Missing1979
Total54100.0
2771) More changes? Fifth change (CHAN697)
 TOTAL%
6) Child born15.9
7) Stepchild added15.9
10) Child moved out15.9
12) Other relatives moved in211.8
98) None/no other1270.6
Missing2016
Total17100.0
2772) Anything else? Sixth change (CHAN797)
 TOTAL%
6) Child born120.0
10) Child moved out120.0
98) None/no other360.0
Missing2028
Total5100.0
2773) Any others? Seventh change (CHAN897)
 TOTAL%
98) None/no other2100.0
Missing2031
Total2100.0
2774) As I understand it, you had the following changes in your household since 1992--REVIEW CHANGES (CHAN1997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44897.2
5) No - specify whats incorrect132.8
Missing1572
Total461100.0
2775) Household information (HOU197)
 TOTAL%
1) 1992 Household information incorrect SPE696.5
5) 1992 Household information correct98492.7
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused50.5
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2776) Now I want to ask you a few questions about your marriage back in 1980 when we first interviewed you. When you first go married to the person you were married to in 1980, did [spouse] change [his/her] last name to [NAME]? (HOU297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15598.7
5) No10.6
9) Refused10.6
Missing1876
Total157100.0
2777) What last name did [spouse] use? (HOU397)
 TOTAL%
3) Other - specify2100.0
Missing2031
Total2100.0
2778) Did [spouse] use [his/her] maiden name as a middle name? (HOU497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3421.9
5) No12178.1
Missing1878
Total155100.0
2779) After the divorce (last divorce if more than one), did you change back to using your maiden name? (HOU597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes109.4
5) No9387.7
8) Don't know21.9
9) Refused10.9
Missing1927
Total106100.0
2780) Have you moved to another residence since the fall of 1992, when we last interviewed you? (HOU697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27225.6
5) No78874.3
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2781) How many times have you moved? (HOU797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2721.460.92
2782) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (HOU897)
 TOTAL%
1) Town or city20173.9
2) Farm114.0
3) Open country, non-farm5921.7
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1761
Total272100.0
2783) Do you live in the same community? (HOU997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11743.0
5) No15557.0
Missing1761
Total272100.0
2784) What type of housing do you now live in? (HOU1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling20374.6
2) Duplex72.6
3) Townhouse, rowhouse207.4
4) Apartment259.2
5) Mobile home114.0
6) Other (specify)62.2
Missing1761
Total272100.0
2785) Is your residence of the same quality as the one you lived in, worse quality, or better quality? (HOU1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Same quality7226.5
2) Worse quality3713.6
3) Better quality16259.6
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1761
Total272100.0
2786) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (CNUM197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10612.591.39
2787) Do you have children who aren't living with you? (CNOT197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74173.1
5) No27226.9
Missing1020
Total1013100.0
2788) What is [first child]'s age? (CAGE197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total74131.6810.34
2789) Is [first child] male or female? (CSEX197)
 TOTAL%
1) Male36649.4
2) Female37550.6
Missing1292
Total741100.0
2790) How many miles away does [first child] live? (CDIS197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7395,153.4021,194.99
2791) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from [first child]? (CTAL197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total73997.85884.03
2792) Is there a second child (who does not live at home)? (CNOT297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51969.9
5) No22129.8
9) Refused20.3
Missing1291
Total742100.0
2793) What is [second child]'s age? (CAGE297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total51930.848.61
2794) Is [second child] male or female? (CSEX297)
 TOTAL%
1) Male26350.7
2) Female25649.3
Missing1514
Total519100.0
2795) How many miles away does [second child] live? (CDIS297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5194,457.9219,674.39
2796) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from [second child]? (CTAL297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total519109.41982.23
2797) Is there a third child (who does not live at home)? (CNOT397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24948.0
5) No27052.0
Missing1514
Total519100.0
2798) What is [third child]'s age? (CAGE397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total24931.9610.33
2799) Is [third child] male or female? (CSEX397)
 TOTAL%
1) Male11044.2
2) Female13955.8
Missing1784
Total249100.0
2800) How many miles away does [third child] live? (CDIS397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2495,534.2022,223.88
2801) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from [third child]? (CTAL397)
 TOTAL%
1) 112449.8
2) 2239.2
3) 3197.6
4) 4114.4
5) 583.2
6) 641.6
7) 7197.6
8) 810.4
9) 910.4
10) 1052.0
14) 14145.6
20) 2010.4
21) 2141.6
30) 3062.4
60) 6020.8
90) 9010.4
180) 18010.4
365) 36510.4
730) 73010.4
9997) Inapplicable10.4
9998) Don't know20.8
Missing1784
Total249100.0
2802) Is there a fourth child (not living at home)? (CNOT497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10843.5
5) No14056.5
Missing1785
Total248100.0
2803) What is [fourth child]'s age? (CAGE497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10832.7411.07
2804) Is [fourth child] male or female? (CSEX497)
 TOTAL%
1) Male5450.0
2) Female5450.0
Missing1925
Total108100.0
2805) How many miles away does [fourth child] live? (CDIS497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1086,690.7724,684.52
2806) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from [fourth child]? (CTAL497)
 TOTAL%
1) 14844.4
2) 21312.0
3) 354.6
4) 476.5
5) 532.8
6) 621.9
7) 71110.2
8) 810.9
9) 910.9
10) 1021.9
14) 1421.9
21) 2110.9
30) 3010.9
42) 4210.9
45) 4521.9
60) 6010.9
75) 7510.9
90) 9021.9
165) 16510.9
730) 73010.9
9997) Inapplicable10.9
9998) Don't know10.9
Missing1925
Total108100.0
2807) Is there a fifth child (not living at home)? (CNOT597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4137.6
5) No6862.4
Missing1924
Total109100.0
2808) What is [fifth child]'s age? (CAGE597)
 TOTAL%
18) 1812.4
21) 2112.4
22) 2212.4
23) 2312.4
25) 2524.9
26) 2612.4
27) 2724.9
28) 2849.8
29) 2912.4
30) 30512.2
32) 3212.4
33) 3349.8
34) 3424.9
35) 3549.8
36) 3637.3
37) 3737.3
38) 3812.4
40) 4012.4
41) 4124.9
99) Refused12.4
Missing1992
Total41100.0
2809) Is [fifth child] male or female? (CSEX597)
 TOTAL%
1) Male2765.9
2) Female1434.1
Missing1992
Total41100.0
2810) How many miles away does [fifth child] live? (CDIS597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total417,443.4426,330.88
2811) How many days, approximately, has it been since you have talked with or received a letter from [fifth child]? (CTAL597)
 TOTAL%
1) 11946.3
2) 2512.2
3) 337.3
5) 524.9
7) 712.4
9) 912.4
14) 1424.9
30) 3049.8
180) 18024.9
730) 73012.4
9999) Refused12.4
Missing1992
Total41100.0
2812) Do obligations to [first child] take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (CENG197)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot354.7
2) Quite a bit13418.1
3) A little23932.3
4) Hardly any32243.5
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1292
Total741100.0
2813) How would you feel if [second child] 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? (CRET197)
 TOTAL%
1) Happy20427.5
2) Somewhat reluctant34847.0
3) Discourage16522.3
8) Don't know202.7
9) Refused40.5
Missing1292
Total741100.0
2814) After each of the following statements about life in general, indicate 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. (LIF197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16715.7
2) Agree64560.8
3) Disagree20319.1
4) Strongly disagree242.3
8) Don't know201.9
9) Refused20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2815) I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know. (LIF297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16415.5
2) Agree63159.5
3) Disagree22020.7
4) Strongly disagree292.7
8) Don't know161.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2816) This is the dearest time of my life. (LIF397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree191.8
2) Agree797.4
3) Disagree54751.6
4) Strongly disagree41138.7
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2817) These are the best years of my life. (LIF497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15014.1
2) Agree57854.5
3) Disagree28326.7
4) Strongly disagree181.7
8) Don't know292.7
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2818) Most of the things I do are boring or monotonous. (LIF597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree131.2
2) Agree11010.4
3) Disagree63059.4
4) Strongly disagree30328.6
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2819) The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were. (LIF697)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22521.2
2) Agree68764.8
3) Disagree13712.9
4) Strongly disagree70.7
8) Don't know50.5
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2820) As I look back on my life, I am fairly well satisfied. (LIF797)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24322.9
2) Agree71167.0
3) Disagree918.6
4) Strongly disagree111.0
8) Don't know50.5
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2821) When I think back over my life, I didn't get most of the important things I wanted. (LIF897)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.5
2) Agree11811.1
3) Disagree70966.8
4) Strongly disagree20819.6
8) Don't know90.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2822) Compared to other people, I get down in the dumps too often. (LIF997)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree100.9
2) Agree969.0
3) Disagree70766.6
4) Strongly disagree24122.7
8) Don't know70.7
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2823) I've gotten pretty much what I expected out of life. (LIF1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11510.8
2) Agree73769.5
3) Disagree17416.4
4) Strongly disagree90.8
8) Don't know242.3
9) Refused20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2824) The lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (LIF1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree434.1
2) Agree45342.7
3) Disagree46143.4
4) Strongly disagree252.4
8) Don't know757.1
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2825) There is still plenty of time to do most of the things I to do. (LIF1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12011.3
2) Agree73068.8
3) Disagree17216.2
4) Strongly disagree141.3
8) Don't know242.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2826) When I think about things I really want to achieve in life, I'm worried I don't have enough years left to get them done. (LIF1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree191.8
2) Agree25524.0
3) Disagree68364.4
4) Strongly disagree868.1
8) Don't know181.7
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2827) 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 you age, or very old for you age? (COMPAG97)
 TOTAL%
1) Very young for age18217.2
2) Young for age58855.4
3) Same as others26124.6
4) Old for age242.3
5) Very old for age30.3
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2828) After each statement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. (AGRE197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28627.0
2) Agree76472.0
3) Disagree70.7
4) Strongly disagree10.1
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2829) I feel that I do not have much to be proud of. (AGRE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.1
2) Agree151.4
3) Disagree64160.4
4) Strongly disagree40137.8
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2830) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (AGRE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16515.6
2) Agree82777.9
3) Disagree635.9
4) Strongly disagree20.2
8) Don't know40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2831) I certainly feel useless at times. (AGRE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree171.6
2) Agree22721.4
3) Disagree59756.3
4) Strongly disagree21320.1
8) Don't know60.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2832) I feel I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. (AGRE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26725.2
2) Agree77272.8
3) Disagree151.4
4) Strongly disagree30.3
8) Don't know40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2833) All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. (AGRE697)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.4
2) Agree141.3
3) Disagree56453.2
4) Strongly disagree47745.0
5) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2834) After each statement, indicate the amount of satisfaction you get from each area of life: a great deal of satisfaction, quite a bit of satisfaction, some, a little bit, or no satisfaction. How much satisfaction do you get from your neighborhood? (SAT197)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal24723.3
2) Quite a bit31729.9
3) Some32430.5
4) A little12011.3
5) None504.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2835) How much satisfaction do you get from your job or career? (SAT297)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal35438.5
2) Quite a bit32935.8
3) Some16718.2
4) A little363.9
5) None252.7
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused40.4
Missing1114
Total919100.0
2836) How much satisfaction do you get from your house or apartment? (SAT397)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal45943.3
2) Quite a bit38936.7
3) Some16915.9
4) A little353.3
5) None80.8
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2837) How much satisfaction do you get from your friends? (SAT497)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal48946.1
2) Quite a bit38236.0
3) Some14613.8
4) A little323.0
5) None100.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2838) How much satisfaction do you get from your hobbies or leisure activities? (SAT597)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal42940.4
2) Quite a bit36033.9
3) Some19918.8
4) A little444.1
5) None252.4
8) Don't know40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2839) How much satisfaction do you get from your marriage? (SAT697)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal56061.9
2) Quite a bit25027.7
3) Some758.3
4) A little121.3
5) None60.7
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1129
Total904100.0
2840) How much satisfaction do you get from your children? (SAT797)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal63662.8
2) Quite a bit29929.5
3) Some616.0
4) A little70.7
5) None60.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1021
Total1012100.0
2841) How much satisfaction do you get from the rest of your family? (SAT897)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal38236.0
2) Quite a bit38135.9
3) Some22120.8
4) A little474.4
5) None181.7
8) Don't know80.8
9) Refused30.3
Missing973
Total1060100.0
2842) 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? (DEGHAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy49345.8
2) Pretty happy53149.3
3) Not too happy504.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing956
Total1077100.0
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2843) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (REL197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much39537.2
2) Quite a bit29627.9
3) Some24222.8
4) A little595.6
5) Not at all686.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
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2844) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (REL297)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly47945.1
2) Once a month16115.2
3) Less than monthly17716.7
4) Never24022.6
8) Don't know40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2845) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (REL397)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily111.0
2) Weekly15714.8
3) Monthly23221.9
4) Less than once a month29728.0
5) Never36234.1
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2846) How often do you and your [spouse] attend church together? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (REL497)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly34037.6
2) Once a month10912.1
3) Less than monthly17619.5
4) Never27530.4
8) Don't know40.4
Missing1129
Total904100.0
2847) In the past three years has your [spouse] become more religious in a way that affects your life together? (REL597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21523.8
5) No68375.6
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1129
Total904100.0
2848) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (REL697)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily58354.9
2) Weekly21620.4
3) Monthly625.8
4) Less than once a month938.8
5) Never1039.7
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
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2849) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (REL797)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily908.5
2) Weekly15214.3
3) Monthly10610.0
4) Less than once a month21820.5
5) Never49346.5
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2850) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (REL897)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily18817.7
2) Weekly27025.4
3) Monthly11210.6
4) Less than once a month25724.2
5) Never23221.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2851) How religious would you say you are compared to your [spouse]? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (REL997)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious606.6
2) More religious14816.4
3) About the same53959.6
4) Less religious11712.9
5) Much less religious323.5
8) Don't know60.7
9) Refused20.2
Missing1129
Total904100.0
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2852) After each of the following statements, indicate 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. (ROL197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree29728.0
2) Agree49446.6
3) Disagree21320.1
4) Strongly disagree373.5
8) Don't know171.6
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2853) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROL297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree333.1
2) Agree17316.3
3) Disagree67763.8
4) Strongly disagree15414.5
8) Don't know201.9
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2854) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (ROL397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15714.8
2) Agree75170.8
3) Disagree11410.7
4) Strongly disagree141.3
8) Don't know222.1
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2855) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (ROL497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree41238.8
2) Agree61157.6
3) Disagree272.5
4) Strongly disagree20.2
8) Don't know70.7
9) Refused20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2856) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not to have a job. (ROL597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree444.1
2) Agree23722.3
3) Disagree62759.1
4) Strongly disagree11010.4
8) Don't know403.8
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2857) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (ROL697)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16315.4
2) Agree53350.2
3) Disagree28727.0
4) Strongly disagree484.5
8) Don't know272.5
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2858) 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. (ROL797)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree292.7
2) Agree24022.6
3) Disagree62258.6
4) Strongly disagree15314.4
8) Don't know131.2
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2859) Would you say your [spouse] is more traditional or less traditional than you with respect to the roles of men and women? (ROL897)
 TOTAL%
1) More35939.8
2) Less17219.0
3) Same36039.9
8) Don't know121.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
2860) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (MARVW197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31229.4
2) Agree59055.6
3) Disagree13512.7
4) Strongly disagree100.9
8) Don't know131.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
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2861) It's okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (MARVW297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree111.0
2) Agree555.2
3) Disagree54151.0
4) Strongly disagree44441.8
8) Don't know100.9
Missing972
Total1061100.0
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2862) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (MARVW397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree918.6
2) Agree53950.8
3) Disagree32630.7
4) Strongly disagree312.9
8) Don't know666.2
9) Refused80.8
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2863) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (MARVW497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree938.8
2) Agree56653.3
3) Disagree30228.5
4) Strongly disagree111.0
8) Don't know868.1
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2864) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (MARVW597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree393.7
2) Agree26625.1
3) Disagree64160.4
4) Strongly disagree726.8
8) Don't know403.8
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2865) In a marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (MARVW697)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree555.2
2) Agree57554.2
3) Disagree31129.3
4) Strongly disagree171.6
8) Don't know969.0
9) Refused70.7
Missing972
Total1061100.0
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2866) When making wills, it is reasonable for parents to reward children who have been most helpful to them. (MARVW797)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree272.5
2) Agree42840.3
3) Disagree51148.2
4) Strongly disagree494.6
8) Don't know434.1
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2867) It is reasonable to leave money to close friends instead of children if you like your friends better than your children. (MARVW897)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80.8
2) Agree28927.2
3) Disagree63259.6
4) Strongly disagree908.5
8) Don't know373.5
9) Refused50.5
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2868) Parents have an obligation to try to save money to pass onto their children. (MARVW997)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree161.5
2) Agree21820.5
3) Disagree70966.8
4) Strongly disagree1029.6
8) Don't know141.3
9) Refused20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2869) Unequal inheritances cause so much trouble that it is best, even if not really fair, to leave everything equally. (MARV1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree797.4
2) Agree69965.9
3) Disagree24623.2
4) Strongly disagree111.0
8) Don't know232.2
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2870) When it comes to inheritance, people have an obligation to leave their estates to biological relatives rather than to stepchildren and stepparents. (MARV1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree141.3
2) Agree19518.4
3) Disagree74470.1
4) Strongly disagree464.3
8) Don't know595.6
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2871) Money ought to stay in the family rather than going to friends or charities. (MARV1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree232.2
2) Agree38236.0
3) Disagree58655.2
4) Strongly disagree282.6
8) Don't know373.5
9) Refused50.5
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2872) Is your mother still living? (PAR197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60256.7
5) No45843.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2873) How old were you when your mother died? (PAR297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total45841.4015.18
2874) Is your father still living? (PAR397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37034.9
5) No69065.0
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2875) How old were you when your father died? (PAR497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total69036.7015.74
2876) Are your parents still married to each other? (PAR597)
 TOTAL%
1) No, divorced3512.5
3) Yes24587.5
Missing1753
Total280100.0
2877) How old were you when they separated? (PAR697)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3516.609.96
2878) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (PAR797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6024,220.7518,958.29
2879) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (PAR897)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total602235.561,467.14
2880) How many miles away from you does your father live? (PAR997)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3702,803.0315,391.10
2881) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (PAR1097)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total370139.171,057.01
2882) Would you say obligation to your parents takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (PAR1197)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot334.8
2) Quite a lot11216.2
3) A little29542.6
4) Hardly any25036.1
9) Refused20.3
Missing1341
Total692100.0
2883) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (PAR1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close31130.0
2) Pretty close48446.7
3) Not very close24023.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing996
Total1037100.0
2884) When you were a teenager, how often did your mother help you with personal problems? (PAR1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Never17216.6
2) Sometimes51850.0
3) Often33932.7
8) Don't know60.6
9) Refused20.2
Missing996
Total1037100.0
2885) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (PAR1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close25925.7
2) Pretty close42141.8
3) Not very close31731.4
8) Don't know60.6
9) Refused50.5
Missing1025
Total1008100.0
2886) When you were a teenager, how often did your father help you with personal problems? (PAR1597)
 TOTAL%
1) Never28328.1
2) Sometimes52552.1
3) Often18218.1
8) Don't know141.4
9) Refused40.4
Missing1025
Total1008100.0
2887) Is your spouse's mother still living? (PAR1697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51156.6
5) No39143.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
2888) Is your [spouse]'s father still living? (PAR1797)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32435.9
5) No57864.0
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
2889) Are you [spouse]'s parents still married to each other? (PAR1897)
 TOTAL%
1) No, divorce3815.0
3) Yes21585.0
Missing1780
Total253100.0
2890) How many miles away from you does your [spouse]'s mother's live? (PAR1997)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5113,803.2717,954.29
2891) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your [spouse]'s mother? (PAR2097)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total511153.521,088.24
2892) How many miles away from you does your [spouse]'s father live? (PAR2197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3244,168.4018,926.62
2893) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your [spouse]'s father? (PAR2297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total324363.161,733.06
2894) Would you say obligation to your spouse's parents takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (PAR2397)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot142.4
2) Quite a bit6110.5
3) A little21837.5
4) Hardly any28549.0
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused30.5
Missing1451
Total582100.0
2895) The following are questions that your relationships with your other relatives that don't live with you, such as parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (RLTV197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92587.2
5) No13312.5
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2896) How many would that be? (RLTV297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9257.5510.99
2897) How many of these relatives live within an hour's drive of you? (RLTV397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9253.406.67
2898) How many of your relatives do you contact? (RLTV497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9254.515.93
2899) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (RLTV597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9254.296.47
2900) Would you say obligation to your relatives takes a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RLTV697)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot181.9
2) Quite a bit9810.6
3) A little37941.0
4) Hardly any42746.2
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1108
Total925100.0
2901) Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (CLOS197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95990.4
5) No1029.6
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2902) How many very close friends would that be? (CLOS297)
 TOTAL%
1) 1687.1
2) 222923.9
3) 317518.2
4) 415316.0
5) 5919.5
6) 69610.0
7) 7101.0
8) 8333.4
9) 940.4
10) 10525.4
12) 12181.9
13) 1310.1
14) 1430.3
15) 1530.3
16) 1620.2
20) 20111.1
24) 2420.2
25) 2510.1
27) 2710.1
30) 3020.2
35) 3510.1
50) 5020.2
98) Don't know10.1
Missing1074
Total959100.0
2903) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (CLOS397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9593.733.90
2904) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk to about problems you may have in your family? (CLOS497)
 TOTAL%
0) 0384.0
1) 112813.3
2) 228729.9
3) 315916.6
4) 412913.5
5) 5717.4
6) 6646.7
7) 7101.0
8) 8222.3
9) 930.3
10) 10293.0
12) 1260.6
15) 1520.2
16) 1610.1
20) 2050.5
25) 2520.2
30) 3010.1
98) Don't know10.1
99) Refused10.1
Missing1074
Total959100.0
2905) How many of your close friends would you also consider as close friends of your [spouse]'s? (CLOS597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8133.133.88
2906) Some people feel they have very strong roots in their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (CO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached35633.6
2) Somewhat attached36634.5
3) A little attached22020.7
4) Not attached11610.9
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2907) 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? (CO297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64560.8
5) No41639.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2908) How many do you belong to? (CO397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6452.402.04
2909) Number of clubs respondent's spouse belongs to (CO497)
 TOTAL%
0) 021237.7
1) 122239.5
2) 27012.5
3) 3366.4
4) 4132.3
5) 561.1
6) 610.2
98) Don't know20.4
Missing1471
Total562100.0
2910) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (CO597)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved827.7
2) Somewhat involved18917.8
3) Slightly involved31529.7
4) Not involved at all47544.8
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2911) Were you born in the community where you live now? (CO697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22220.9
5) No83879.0
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
2912) Were you born in the same state, a different state, or a different country? (CO797)
 TOTAL%
1) Same state38846.3
2) Different state41048.9
3) Different country404.8
Missing1195
Total838100.0
2913) Do you intend to have any (more) children in the next three years? (FUTCH197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64.8
5) No11592.7
8) Don't know32.4
Missing1909
Total124100.0
2914) (Are you/Is your wife/partner) pregnant now? (PREG297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes233.3
5) No466.7
Missing2027
Total6100.0
2915) [NOTE: THESE ARE QUESTIONS ABOUT MALE R/HUSBAND'S JOB] We would like to know about [your/your husband's] present job. Last week [were you/was he] working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house or what? (HJOB197)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time67273.4
2) Working part-time535.8
3) With a job -- not working91.0
4) Unemployed91.0
5) Retired15817.2
6) In school10.1
7) Keeping house30.3
8) Other -- specify111.2
Missing1117
Total916100.0
2916) [Have you/has he] worked at any time in the last three years? (HJOB297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes853.3
5) No746.7
Missing2018
Total15100.0
2917) What kind of work [do you/does he] normally do? (State job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, give detail for all jobs but clearly mark primary job.) (HJOB397)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers21924.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors23326.5
3) Clerical and kindred workers343.9
4) Sales workers637.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen16518.8
6) Operatives677.6
7) Non-farm laborers263.0
9) Service workers394.4
11) Military151.7
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)182.0
Missing1154
Total879100.0
2918) 1997 male respondent/husband's socioeconomic index status (HJOB497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total87953.4022.52
2919) How long ago did husband stop working? (HJOB597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17363.7459.38
2920) During the average week, how many hours [do you/does he] work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, work done for the job at home? (HJOB697)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total72551.1314.75
2921) How long husband has had job (HJOB797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total721169.95131.74
2922) On the whole, how satisfied [are you/is he] with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (HJOB897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied33946.6
2) Moderately satisfied27738.0
3) A little dissatisfied8311.4
4) Very dissatisfied294.0
Missing1305
Total728100.0
2923) The following questions deal with changes in [your/his] job since 1992. [Have you/has he] been unemployed for a month or longer? (HJOB997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12517.2
5) No59682.2
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1308
Total725100.0
2924) How many months? (HCHA197)
 TOTAL%
1) 11411.2
2) 22116.8
3) 32217.6
4) 464.8
5) 554.0
6) 61612.8
7) 743.2
8) 810.8
9) 932.4
10) 1010.8
11) 1110.8
12) 1297.2
13) 1332.4
14) 1421.6
15) 1510.8
16) 1610.8
18) 1821.6
24) 2443.2
36) 3621.6
42) 4210.8
48) 4810.8
54) 5410.8
65) 6510.8
98) Don't know32.4
Missing1908
Total125100.0
2925) Did [you/he] have a reduction in pay? (HCHA297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17624.3
5) No54475.0
8) Don't know40.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing1308
Total725100.0
2926) Did [you/he] go to work for a different employer? (HCHA397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19226.4
5) No53273.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1307
Total726100.0
2927) If [you/he] had a choice, would [you/he] have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (HCHA497)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time23225.7
2) Full-time41946.4
3) Not work24126.7
8) Don't know111.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
2928) How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (HSTOP197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely2024.1
2) Somewhat likely2024.1
3) Not too likely1518.1
4) Not at all likely2833.7
Missing1950
Total83100.0
2929) Do you feel that stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (HSTOP297)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good1012.0
2) Mostly good3542.2
3) Mostly bad2125.3
4) Entirely bad1214.5
8) Don't know33.6
9) Refused22.4
Missing1950
Total83100.0
2930) How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (HSTOP397)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice4453.0
2) A great deal of choice2428.9
3) Some choice910.8
4) No choice at all56.0
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1950
Total83100.0
2931) How much choice did you have in deciding to retire or stop working? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (HSTOP497)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice3456.7
2) A great deal of choice610.0
3) Some choice915.0
4) No choice at all1118.3
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2932) Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (HSTOP597)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier2440.0
2) Later711.7
3) Just about the time2948.3
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2933) Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (HRET197)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good2135.0
2) Mostly good3761.7
3) Mostly bad23.3
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2934) After the following statements about retirement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (HRET297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1423.3
2) Agree3253.3
3) Disagree915.0
4) Strongly disagree23.3
8) Don't know35.0
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2935) Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (HRET397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23.3
2) Agree915.0
3) Disagree3965.0
4) Strongly disagree1016.7
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2936) Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (HRET497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree915.0
2) Agree4473.3
3) Disagree58.3
4) Strongly disagree11.7
8) Don't know11.7
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2937) Not having to work for pay leaves too much time on one's hands. (HRET597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23.3
2) Agree1321.7
3) Disagree3761.7
4) Strongly disagree711.7
8) Don't know11.7
Missing1973
Total60100.0
2938) [NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT FEMALE R/WIFE'S WORK] We would like to know about [your/your wife's] present job. Last week [were you/was she] working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WJOB197)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time47251.5
2) Working part-time16818.3
3) With a job: not at work80.9
4) Unemployed70.8
5) Retired798.6
6) In school50.5
7) Keeping house16718.2
8) Other (specify)91.0
99) Refused10.1
Missing1117
Total916100.0
2939) [Have you/has she] worked at any time in the last three years? (WJOB297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4726.1
5) No13273.3
9) Refused10.6
Missing1853
Total180100.0
2940) What kind of work [do you/does she] normally do? (State job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee. If more than one job, give detail for all jobs but clearly mark primary job.) (WJOB397)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers24332.5
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors12316.4
3) Clerical and kindred workers21028.1
4) Sales workers374.9
5) Craftsmen and foremen162.1
6) Operatives141.9
7) Non-farm laborers91.2
8) Private household workers10.1
9) Service workers9312.4
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)20.3
Missing1285
Total748100.0
2941) 1997 female respondent/wife's socioeconomic index status (WSEI97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total74852.2818.81
2942) [Ask only if female respondent/spouse is unemployed or retired or has not worked in the last 3 years] When did (you/she) stop working? (WJOB497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12476.59112.73
2943) During the average week, how many hours [do you/does she] work, counting overtime, travel to and from work, and work done for the job at home? (WJOB697)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total63940.6915.14
2944) How long [have you/has she] had this job? Number of months (WJOB797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total636112.8498.42
2945) On the whole, how satisfied [are you/is she] with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WJOB897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied31348.6
2) Moderately satisfied26240.7
3) A little dissatisfied507.8
4) Very dissatisfied172.6
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1389
Total644100.0
2946) The following questions deal with changes in [your/her] job since 1992. [Have you/has she] been unemployed for a month or longer? (WCHA197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14622.9
5) No48976.6
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2947) How many months? (WCHA297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14622.8429.74
2948) The following questions deal with changes in [your/her] job since 1992. Did [you/she] have a reduction in pay? (WCHA397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10015.7
5) No52682.4
8) Don't know91.4
9) Refused30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2949) The following questions deal with changes in [your/her] job since 1992. Did [you/she] go to work for a different employer? (WCHA497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19530.5
5) No43968.6
8) Don't know50.8
9) Refused10.2
Missing1393
Total640100.0
2950) Now I want to read some reasons why people work. Please tell me how important each is as a reason why [you/she] worked during the time of your marriage. The first reason is because [your/his] earnings are necessary to make ends meet. Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not very important, not important at all? (WWHY197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important23336.5
2) Pretty important20131.5
3) Not very important13120.5
4) Not important at all7111.1
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2951) To have enough money to get some of the better things? (WWHY297)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important15223.8
2) Pretty important26842.0
3) Not very important15724.6
4) Not important at all578.9
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2952) [You/she] wanted a career? (WWHY397)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important18328.7
2) Pretty important19029.8
3) Not very important16325.5
4) Not important at all9815.4
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2953) For a feeling of accomplishment? (WWHY497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important24538.4
2) Pretty important25540.0
3) Not very important8813.8
4) Not important at all477.4
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2954) To get away from the family or children? (WWHY597)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important152.4
2) Pretty important325.0
3) Not very important19430.4
4) Not important at all39461.8
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2955) [You/she] like staying home? (WWHY697)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important6510.2
2) Pretty important9715.2
3) Not very important21233.2
4) Not important at all25740.3
8) Don't know50.8
9) Refused20.3
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2956) The contact with people? (WWHY797)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important31849.8
2) Pretty important24538.4
3) Not very important487.5
4) Not important at all243.8
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2957) To make [yourself/herself] more financially independent? (WWHY897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important16826.3
2) Pretty important22234.8
3) Not very important16125.2
4) Not important at all8413.2
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1395
Total638100.0
2958) If [you/she] had a choice, would [you/she] have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (WCHO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time43047.6
2) Full-time16918.7
3) Not work29132.2
8) Don't know121.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
2959) How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (WSTOP197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely2529.8
2) Somewhat likely1821.4
3) Not too likely2327.4
4) Not at all likely1720.2
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
2960) Do you feel that stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (WSTOP297)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good89.5
2) Mostly good4148.8
3) Mostly bad1720.2
4) Entirely bad89.5
8) Don't know1011.9
Missing1949
Total84100.0
2961) How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (WSTOP397)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice4553.6
2) A great deal of choice1821.4
3) Some choice1720.2
4) No choice at all44.8
Missing1949
Total84100.0
2962) How much choice did you have in deciding to retire or stop working? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (WSTOP497)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice2752.9
2) A great deal of choice815.7
3) Some choice23.9
4) No choice at all1325.5
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2963) Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (WSTOP597)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier1733.3
2) Later12.0
3) Just about the time3160.8
8) Don't know23.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2964) Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (WRET197)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good2039.2
2) Mostly good2651.0
3) Mostly bad35.9
8) Don't know23.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2965) After the following statements about retirement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (WRET297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1121.6
2) Agree3466.7
3) Disagree59.8
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2966) Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (WRET397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12.0
2) Agree611.8
3) Disagree3160.8
4) Strongly disagree1121.6
8) Don't know23.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2967) Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (WRET497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1325.5
2) Agree3466.7
3) Disagree35.9
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2968) Not having to work for pay leaves too much time on one's hands. (RET597)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree611.8
3) Disagree3976.5
4) Strongly disagree611.8
Missing1982
Total51100.0
2969) [Unmarried respondents] 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? (UNJOB197)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time10666.3
2) Working part-time116.9
3) With a job: not at work31.9
4) Unemployed10.6
5) Retired3119.4
6) In school21.3
7) Keeping house42.5
8) Other specify21.3
Missing1873
Total160100.0
2970) [Unmarried respondents] Have you worked at any time in the last three years? (UNJOB297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes675.0
5) No225.0
Missing2025
Total8100.0
2971) [Unmarried respondents] What kind of work do you normally do? (UNJOB497)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers3019.7
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors2617.1
3) Clerical and kindred workers4227.6
4) Sales workers74.6
5) Craftsmen and foremen1811.8
6) Operatives42.6
7) Non-farm laborers21.3
9) Service workers2013.2
11) Military32.0
Missing1881
Total152100.0
2972) 1997 panel respondent's SEI status (PA97SEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15248.2218.96
2973) How long retired female has not been working (UNJOB597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35105.46135.73
2974) [Unmarried respondents] 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? (UNJOB697)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11848.3913.96
2975) How long has unmarried respondent had current job (UNJOB797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total121110.33109.21
2976) [Unmarried respondents] On the whole, how satisfied are you with this job? Would you say very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (UNJOB897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied5243.3
2) Moderately satisfied5041.7
3) A little dissatisfied1714.2
4) Very dissatisfied10.8
Missing1913
Total120100.0
2977) [Unmarried respondents] The following questions deal with changes in your job since 1992. Were you unemployed for a month or longer? (UNCHA197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2924.6
5) No8975.4
Missing1915
Total118100.0
2978) [Unmarried respondents] How many months? (UNCHA297)
 TOTAL%
1) 126.9
2) 2310.3
3) 326.9
4) 413.4
5) 526.9
6) 626.9
7) 713.4
8) 826.9
12) 12517.2
15) 1513.4
18) 1826.9
24) 24310.3
36) 3626.9
98) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2979) [Unmarried respondents] Did you have a reduction in pay? (UNCHA397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2722.9
5) No9177.1
Missing1915
Total118100.0
2980) [Unmarried respondents] Did you go to work for a different employer? (UNCHA497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5647.5
5) No6252.5
Missing1915
Total118100.0
2981) [Unmarried respondents] If you had a choice, would you have a part-time job, a full-time job, or not work at all? (UNCHA597)
 TOTAL%
1) Part-time6642.3
2) Full-time5736.5
3) Not work3321.2
Missing1877
Total156100.0
2982) [Unmarried respondents] How likely is it that you might stop working for pay in the next two or three years? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (UNSTO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely621.4
2) Somewhat likely828.6
3) Not too likely725.0
4) Not at all likely725.0
Missing2005
Total28100.0
2983) [Unmarried respondents] Do you feel that stopping work for pay will be entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad for you? (UNSTO297)
 TOTAL%
2) Mostly good1553.6
3) Mostly bad414.3
4) Entirely bad621.4
8) Don't know310.7
Missing2005
Total28100.0
2984) [Unmarried respondents] How much choice do you think you will have in deciding when to stop working for pay? Is that complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (UNSTO397)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice1242.9
2) A great deal of choice621.4
3) Some choice621.4
4) No choice at all27.1
8) Don't know27.1
Missing2005
Total28100.0
2985) [Unmarried respondents] How much choice did you have in deciding to (retire/stop working)? Was it complete choice, a great deal of choice, some choice, or no choice at all? (UNSTO497)
 TOTAL%
1) Complete choice1352.0
2) A great deal of choice312.0
3) Some choice416.0
4) No choice at all520.0
Missing2008
Total25100.0
2986) [Unmarried respondents] Did you leave your job earlier, later, or just about the time you wanted to? (UNSTO597)
 TOTAL%
1) Earlier1137.9
2) Later13.4
3) Just about the time1655.2
8) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2987) [Unmarried respondents] Have the changes brought about by your (retirement/stopping work) been entirely good, mostly good, mostly bad, or entirely bad? (UNRET197)
 TOTAL%
1) Entirely good724.1
2) Mostly good1862.1
3) Mostly bad26.9
8) Don't know26.9
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2988) [Unmarried respondents] After the following statements about retirement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. As the saying goes, I really think the retirement years are "the golden years." (UNRET297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26.9
2) Agree1965.5
3) Disagree517.2
4) Strongly disagree26.9
8) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2989) [Unmarried respondents] Retirement is not something people should look forward to. (UNRET397)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree620.7
3) Disagree1655.2
4) Strongly disagree620.7
8) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2990) [Unmarried respondents] Not having to work gives a person time to do important things that they have put off. (UNRET497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree413.8
2) Agree2275.9
3) Disagree26.9
8) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2991) [Unmarried respondents] Not having to work for pay leaves too much time one's hands. (UNRET597)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree827.6
3) Disagree1758.6
4) Strongly disagree310.3
8) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
2992) Number of months since separated (SEP197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total970.4471.18
2993) Is this a legal separation? (SEP297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes440.0
5) No660.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2994) Do you expect that this will be a permanent separation or do you expect to get back together? (SEP397)
 TOTAL%
1) Permanent880.0
2) Get back together110.0
8) Don't know110.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2995) When you separated, was it you that left or your [spouse]? (SEP497)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent660.0
2) Spouse440.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2996) 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 [spouse]? (SEP597)
 TOTAL%
1) Self660.0
2) Spouse330.0
3) About equal110.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2997) Who was it who first suggested the idea of separation or divorce? (SEP697)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent880.0
2) Spouse220.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2998) How often do you talk with or get a letter from your [spouse]? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (SEP897)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly330.0
2) Once a month220.0
3) Less than monthly330.0
5) Never220.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
2999) When you talk with your [spouse], is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (SEP997)
 TOTAL%
1) Children440.0
4) Something else440.0
9) Refused110.0
41) 41110.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
3000) Would you say your relationship with your spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (SEP1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly440.0
2) Neutral330.0
3) Unpleasant330.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
3001) Are you going with someone now? (DATE197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes330.0
5) No770.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
3002) So you have been going together for about [X] months, is that correct? (DATE297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total21.000.00
3003) How long have you been going together? (DATE397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total233.0038.18
3004) Are you living together? (DATE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes250.0
5) No250.0
Missing2029
Total4100.0
3005) [Widowed respondent] Are you going with someone now? (WDAT197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes920.0
5) No3680.0
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3006) How long widowed respondent been going with someone (WDAT297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1054.5054.31
3007) Are you engaged or living together? (WDAT397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes444.4
5) No555.6
Missing2024
Total9100.0
3008) Number of months since divorce (WDAT497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total60105.2542.09
3009) Now we have some questions about your divorce. How often do you talk with or get a letter from your former [spouse]? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, yearly, or never? (DIVO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly2726.5
2) Once a month1716.7
3) Less than monthly1211.8
4) Yearly109.8
5) Never3433.3
7) Refused22.0
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3010) When you talk to your former [spouse], is it usually about your children, money, old times, or something else? (Probe respondent for most often talked about subject if more than one) (DIVO297)
 TOTAL%
1) Children4365.2
2) Money57.6
4) Something else1624.2
8) Don't know23.0
Missing1967
Total66100.0
3011) Would you say your relationship with your former spouse is friendly, neutral, or unpleasant? (DIVO397)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly3451.5
2) Neutral2334.8
3) Unpleasant913.6
Missing1967
Total66100.0
3012) [Divorced respondent] Are you going with someone now? (DIVO497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4443.1
5) No5856.9
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3013) How long has divorced respondent been going with someone? (DIVO597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4434.1833.47
3014) Are you engaged or living together? (DIVO697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1840.9
5) No2556.8
9) Refused12.3
Missing1989
Total44100.0
3015) Quite often when people divorce, one person wants to end the marriage more than the other. When divorce first came up, who seemed to want it more -- you or your [spouse]? (DIVO797)
 TOTAL%
1) Self5856.9
2) Spouse3635.3
3) About equal87.8
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3016) Who was it who first suggested the idea of divorce? (DIVO897)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent5957.8
2) Spouse4039.2
3) Mutual32.9
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3017) Who actually filed for the divorce? (DIVO997)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent6462.7
2) Spouse3635.3
3) Mutual22.0
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3018) When you first separated, who left home? (DIVO1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Self3938.6
2) Spouse6059.4
3) Both22.0
Missing1932
Total101100.0
3019) Overall, do you think you or your former spouse has been most happy with the decision to divorce? (DIVO1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent6058.8
2) Spouse1817.6
3) Equally happy1615.7
4) Neither happy54.9
8) Don't know22.0
9) Refused11.0
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3020) Looking back, do you think the divorce was a good idea or a bad idea? (DIVO1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Good idea7876.5
2) Bad idea1211.8
3) A little of both1110.8
8) Don't know11.0
Missing1931
Total102100.0
3021) Did your [fill mars] agreement call for alimony or child support payments to be made to you? (DIVO1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4741.6
5) No6658.4
Missing1920
Total113100.0
3022) Are you receiving payments regularly? (DIVO1597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2859.6
2) Occasionally12.1
3) No1634.0
9) Refused24.3
Missing1986
Total47100.0
3023) Are you making monthly alimony or child support payments? (DIVO1697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1614.3
5) No9685.7
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3024) How much did the following factors worry you when you were divorced? For each one, indicate whether it worried you a great deal, somewhat, or not at all. How much did you worry about loss of financial security? (WOR197)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal4943.8
2) Somewhat2421.4
3) Not at all3934.8
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3025) How much did you worry about having to move to a new place? (WOR297)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal2219.6
2) Somewhat2724.1
3) Not at all6356.3
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3026) How much did you worry about dividing the property? (WOR397)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal2320.5
2) Somewhat2724.1
3) Not at all6255.4
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3027) About your spouse's dependence on you? (WOR497)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1513.4
2) Somewhat2925.9
3) Not at all6860.7
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3028) How much did you worry about your dependence on your spouse? (WOR597)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1210.7
2) Somewhat3127.7
3) Not at all6961.6
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3029) About your religious beliefs? (WOR697)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1816.1
2) Somewhat2925.9
3) Not at all6457.1
8) Don't know10.9
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3030) How much did you worry about is effect on your children's welfare? (WOR797)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal6058.3
2) Somewhat2423.3
3) Not at all1817.5
8) Don't know11.0
Missing1930
Total103100.0
3031) About your children's approval of the divorce? (WOR897)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal3534.0
2) Somewhat3534.0
3) Not at all3231.1
8) Don't know11.0
Missing1930
Total103100.0
3032) About losing your children? (WOR997)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1918.4
2) Somewhat1110.7
3) Not at all7370.9
Missing1930
Total103100.0
3033) About the opinions of (other) family or friends? (WOR1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1311.6
2) Somewhat3934.8
3) Not at all6053.6
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3034) Your social life? (AFF197)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved6558.0
2) Worsened1210.7
3) No effect3329.5
8) Don't know21.8
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3035) Your financial situation? (AFF297)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved4439.3
2) Worsened4742.0
3) No effect2118.8
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3036) Your peace of mind? (AFF397)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved8676.8
2) Worsened1311.6
3) No effect1210.7
8) Don't know10.9
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3037) Getting along with your children? (AFF497)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved5654.4
2) Worsened65.8
3) No effect4139.8
Missing1930
Total103100.0
3038) Your job opportunities? (AFF597)
 TOTAL%
1) Improved3934.8
2) Worsened43.6
3) No effect6961.6
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3039) Some people have different feelings after a divorce. For each of the following, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I find myself wondering what my [spouse] is doing. (FEE197)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree1816.1
3) Disagree4540.2
4) Strongly disagree4742.0
8) Don't know21.8
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3040) I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about my [spouse]. (FEE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21.8
2) Agree98.0
3) Disagree4842.9
4) Strongly disagree5044.6
8) Don't know21.8
9) Refused10.9
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3041) I have regained control of my life. (FEE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4540.2
2) Agree5549.1
3) Disagree43.6
4) Strongly disagree10.9
5) Never lost control of life65.4
9) Refused10.9
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3042) Sometimes I can't believe that we're (separated/divorced). (FEE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree65.4
2) Agree2724.1
3) Disagree4237.5
4) Strongly disagree3531.3
8) Don't know10.9
9) Refused10.9
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3043) I'm happy that I have more privacy. (FEE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2320.5
2) Agree6356.3
3) Disagree119.8
4) Strongly disagree43.6
5) Does not apply98.0
8) Don't know21.8
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3044) I feel I will never get over the divorce. (FEE697)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10.9
2) Agree76.3
3) Disagree4943.8
4) Strongly disagree5246.4
8) Don't know32.7
Missing1921
Total112100.0
3045) Did you live with your (former) [spouse] before you got married? (LIV197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18917.8
5) No87182.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3046) Did you live with anyone else you were dating before your last marriage? (LIV297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes403.8
5) No102096.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3047) How many different people? (LIV397)
 TOTAL%
1) 12050.0
2) 21435.0
3) 3410.0
4) 412.5
98) Don't know12.5
Missing1993
Total40100.0
3048) Now we are going to discuss your current marriage relationship. The following are some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, indicate how often you and your spouse do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together - almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (CMAR197)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always171.9
2) Usually10311.4
3) Occasionally13515.0
4) Never64871.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3049) Go shopping together? (CMAR297)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always778.5
2) Usually47852.9
3) Occasionally17018.8
4) Never17819.7
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3050) How often do you visit friends together? (CMAR397)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always374.1
2) Usually28731.8
3) Occasionally22524.9
4) Never35339.1
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3051) Work together on projects around the house? (CMAR497)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always394.3
2) Usually35239.0
3) Occasionally25528.2
4) Never25628.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3052) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (CMAR597)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always566.2
2) Usually19421.5
3) Occasionally14916.5
4) Never50255.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3053) 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? (CCARE197)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it144.0
2) Most of it10229.3
3) About half of it14341.1
5) Less than half7822.4
6) None of it51.4
7) Don't know41.1
8) Refused20.6
Missing1685
Total348100.0
3054) Is the way you divide up the child care mostly the way you want it, the way your spouse wants it, or the way you both want it? (CCARE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly the way you want it329.2
2) Mostly the way my spouse wants it154.3
3) The way we both want it28481.6
8) Don't know144.0
9) Refused30.9
Missing1685
Total348100.0
3055) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (CCARE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair28281.0
2) Do more than own share4412.6
3) Other123.4
7) Don't know61.7
8) Refused41.1
Missing1685
Total348100.0
3056) What about your [spouse], does [spouse] think the current arrangement is fair or that [spouse] is doing more than [spouse] share? (CCARE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair29885.6
2) Does more than318.9
3) Other72.0
8) Don't know102.9
9) Refused20.6
Missing1685
Total348100.0
3057) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of looking after the children? (CCARE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6619.0
5) No27478.7
8) Don't know61.7
9) Refused20.6
Missing1685
Total348100.0
3058) 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? (TAS197)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it748.2
2) Most of it28731.8
3) About half of it30033.2
4) Less than half21924.3
5) None of it232.5
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3059) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (TAS297)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair71679.3
2) Do more than own share14716.3
3) Other353.9
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3060) What about your [spouse], does [spouse] think the current arrangement is fair or that [spouse] is doing more than [spouse]'s share? (TAS397)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair77585.8
2) Does more than819.0
3) Other273.0
8) Don't know202.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3061) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (TAS497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14916.5
5) No75283.3
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3062) 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? (APART97)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often121.3
2) Often141.6
3) Occasionally22024.4
4) Never65272.2
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3063) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (DEC197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58164.3
5) No31935.3
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3064) What about your [spouse] - are there any kinds of decisions where [spouse]'s decision is the final word? (DEC297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62369.0
5) No27530.5
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3065) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your spouse more often have the final word or do you? (DEC397)
 TOTAL%
1) I do21523.8
2) Spouse does21023.3
3) Equal/Compromise47252.3
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3066) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DEC497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86295.5
5) No364.0
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3067) How often do you disagree with your [spouse]? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (DIS197)
 TOTAL%
1) Never50.6
2) Rarely28631.7
3) Sometimes51757.3
4) Often798.7
5) Very often161.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3068) How many serious quarrels have you had with your spouse in the past two months? (DIS297)
 TOTAL%
0) 066373.4
1) 113314.7
2) 2626.9
3) 3171.9
4) 4101.1
5) 530.3
6) 610.1
8) 810.1
10) 1020.2
12) 1210.1
30) 3010.1
60) 6010.1
97) Inapplicable10.1
98) Don't know40.4
99) Refused30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3069) 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 [spouse]? (DIS397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11913.2
5) No78486.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3070) The last time this happened, which person did the hitting and throwing? You, your spouse, or both? (DIS497)
 TOTAL%
1) You4638.7
2) Your spouse3428.6
3) Both2823.5
8) Don't know108.4
9) Refused10.8
Missing1914
Total119100.0
3071) Now we'd like to ask you about your [children]. Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with your [children]? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (CREL197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy68067.2
2) Pretty happy30830.4
3) Not too happy181.8
8) Don't know50.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1021
Total1012100.0
3072) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CREL297)
 TOTAL%
1) Better65364.5
2) Same32932.5
3) Not as good222.2
8) Don't know80.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing1020
Total1013100.0
3073) Comparing your relationship with your [children] to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CREL397)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better54053.4
2) Staying the same43943.4
3) Getting worse252.5
8) Don't know60.6
9) Refused20.2
Missing1021
Total1012100.0
3074) Has your child(ren) given you more than the usual number of problems? (CREL497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28127.7
5) No72271.3
8) Don't know90.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1020
Total1013100.0
3075) How close do you feel to your [children] -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (CREL597)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close83782.6
2) Somewhat close14914.7
3) Not too close121.2
4) Not close at all50.5
8) Don't know90.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1020
Total1013100.0
3076) In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEAL197)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent42039.0
2) Good48044.6
3) Fair14113.1
4) Poor353.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing956
Total1077100.0
3077) Have you had a problem with any of the following? Diabetes? (HEAL297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes676.3
5) No99293.5
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3078) Have you had a problem with arthritis? (HEAL397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28627.0
5) No77272.8
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3079) Heart trouble? (HEAL497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes928.7
5) No96891.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3080) Cancer? (HEAL597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes807.5
5) No98092.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3081) High blood pressure? (HEAL697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23422.1
5) No82677.9
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3082) 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? (HEAL797)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11710.9
5) No95488.7
8) Don't know40.4
Missing958
Total1075100.0
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3083) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEAL897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54150.2
5) No53549.7
8) Don't know10.1
Missing956
Total1077100.0
3084) Have you felt this way recently? (HEAL997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20037.5
5) No33061.9
8) Don't know30.6
Missing1500
Total533100.0
3085) Did this lead you to cut down on your activities for several days or more? (HEAL1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8440.4
5) No12459.6
Missing1825
Total208100.0
3086) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Often12211.5
2) Sometimes45542.9
3) Never48245.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3087) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEAL1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Often11410.7
2) Sometimes59055.6
3) Never35633.6
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3088) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? (HEAL1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Often232.2
2) Sometimes14413.6
3) Never89484.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3089) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? (HEAL1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Often1019.5
2) Sometimes58154.8
3) Never37835.6
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3090) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? (HEAL1597)
 TOTAL%
1) Often454.2
2) Sometimes38436.2
3) Never62959.3
8) Don't know30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3091) 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? (HEAL1697)
 TOTAL%
1) Often323.0
2) Sometimes39737.4
3) Never62358.7
8) Don't know80.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3092) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? (HEAL1797)
 TOTAL%
1) Often212.0
2) Sometimes16715.7
3) Never86881.8
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3093) 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? (HEAL1897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits30028.3
2) Good spirits70466.4
3) Low spirits494.6
4) Very low spirits60.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3094) In general, would you say you [spouse]'s health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEAL1997)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent34537.8
2) Good42947.0
3) Fair11212.3
4) Poor273.0
Missing1120
Total913100.0
3095) Does your [spouse] have any permanent health or physical condition that restricts [spouse]'s ability to move about or limits [spouse] in dressing, bathing, eating, working, or keeping house? (SHEA197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10311.3
5) No81288.7
Missing1118
Total915100.0
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3096) In the past three years, were there times when your [spouse] was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (SHEA297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42747.3
5) No46050.9
8) Don't know141.6
9) Refused20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3097) Has [spouse] felt this way recently? (SHEA397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19345.2
5) No23053.9
8) Don't know30.7
9) Refused10.2
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3098) Did this lead [spouse] to cut down on [spouse]'s activities for several days or more? (SHEA497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7036.1
5) No12463.9
Missing1839
Total194100.0
3099) There are different aspects of married life. For each of the following, indicate whether you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy with this aspect of your marriage. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your [spouse]? (ASP197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy44248.9
2) Pretty happy40044.3
3) Not too happy616.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3100) How happy are you with the amount of love and affection you receive? (ASP297)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy50155.5
2) Pretty happy33637.2
3) Not too happy667.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3101) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your spouse agree about things? (ASP397)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy40444.7
2) Pretty happy45750.6
3) Not too happy414.5
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3102) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (ASP497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy40144.4
2) Pretty happy40244.5
3) Not too happy9110.1
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused60.7
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3103) How happy are you with the way your spouse gets along with your [children]? (ASP597)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy55664.3
2) Pretty happy26330.4
3) Not too happy404.6
8) Don't know50.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing1168
Total865100.0
3104) How happy are you with your spouse's performance as a breadwinner? (ASP697)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy49154.4
2) Pretty happy21523.8
3) Not too happy141.6
4) Inapplicable17819.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3105) How happy are you with your spouse as someone who takes care of things around the house? (ASP797)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy45350.2
2) Pretty happy35639.4
3) Not too happy9110.1
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3106) How happy are you with your [spouse] as someone to do things with? (ASP897)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy59065.3
2) Pretty happy26829.7
3) Not too happy424.7
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3107) How happy are you with your spouse's faithfulness to you? (ASP997)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy80489.0
2) Pretty happy9010.0
3) Not too happy70.8
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3108) How happy are you with your financial situation? (ASP1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy39143.3
2) Pretty happy41345.7
3) Not too happy9911.0
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3109) How happy are you with your home? (ASP1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy55060.9
2) Pretty happy31334.7
3) Not too happy394.3
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3110) 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? (GIVE197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23626.1
5) No66073.1
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3111) Which one of you gives more to the marriage than the other? Who? (GIVE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Self13858.5
2) Spouse9439.8
8) Don't know41.7
Missing1797
Total236100.0
3112) There are several problem areas in marriage. Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you gets angry easily? IF R SAYS YES, ASK: Would that be you or your [spouse]? (MPRO197)
 TOTAL%
1) No68075.3
2) Yes9610.6
3) Yes, self9710.7
4) Both293.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3113) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? (MPRO297)
 TOTAL%
1) No60567.0
2) Yes9911.0
3) Yes, self15517.2
4) Both434.8
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3114) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? (MPRO397)
 TOTAL%
1) No80989.6
2) Yes515.6
3) Yes, self333.7
4) Both101.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3115) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? (MPRO497)
 TOTAL%
1) No76184.3
2) Yes758.3
3) Yes, self556.1
4) Both111.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3116) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? (MPRO597)
 TOTAL%
1) No66173.2
2) Yes9310.3
3) Yes, self10511.6
4) Both434.8
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3117) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? (MPRO697)
 TOTAL%
1) No65072.0
2) Yes11412.6
3) Yes, self10812.0
4) Both293.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3118) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? (MPRO797)
 TOTAL%
1) No69877.3
2) Yes849.3
3) Yes, self839.2
4) Both364.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3119) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? (MPRO897)
 TOTAL%
1) No74282.2
2) Yes616.8
3) Yes, self707.8
4) Both242.7
8) Don't know50.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3120) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has had a sexual relationship with someone else? (MPRO997)
 TOTAL%
1) No86295.5
2) Yes192.1
3) Yes, self111.2
4) Both60.7
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3121) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? (MPRO1097)
 TOTAL%
1) No74482.4
2) Yes606.6
3) Yes, self374.1
4) Both586.4
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3122) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? (MPRO1197)
 TOTAL%
1) No76684.8
2) Yes697.6
3) Yes, self596.5
4) Both80.9
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3123) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? (MPRO1297)
 TOTAL%
1) No80789.4
2) Yes495.4
3) Yes, self293.2
4) Both171.9
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3124) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? (MPRO1397)
 TOTAL%
1) No86195.3
2) Yes343.8
3) Yes, self60.7
4) Both20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3125) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? (MPRO1497)
 TOTAL%
1) No89999.6
2) Yes20.2
3) Yes, self20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3126) If you had it to do all over again, would you marry someone else, the same person, or not marry at all? (MARSAM97)
 TOTAL%
1) Someone else273.0
2) Same person80188.7
3) Not marry at all394.3
8) Don't know343.8
9) Refused20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3127) 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? (MARR197)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy57462.9
2) Pretty happy29932.7
3) Not too happy384.2
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1120
Total913100.0
3128) 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? (MARR297)
 TOTAL%
1) Better62369.0
2) Same24326.9
3) Not as good293.2
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3129) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (MARR397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42847.4
5) No47352.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3130) How long ago did you first feel that way? (MARR497)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total42815.7617.92
3131) Have you thought this within the last three years? (MARR597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7722.6
5) No26276.8
8) Don't know20.6
Missing1692
Total341100.0
3132) Do you feel this way now? (MARR697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4125.0
5) No12274.4
8) Don't know10.6
Missing1869
Total164100.0
3133) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (MARR797)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31635.0
5) No58765.0
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3134) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (MARR897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14345.3
5) No17354.7
Missing1717
Total316100.0
3135) Have you talked with them recently? (MARR997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6646.2
5) No7653.1
8) Don't know10.7
Missing1890
Total143100.0
3136) As far as you know, has your [spouse] talked with relatives, friends, or a counselor about problems either of you were having with your marriage? (MARR1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15016.6
5) No71779.4
8) Don't know364.0
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3137) Has [spouse] talked with any of them within the last three years? (MARR1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6744.7
5) No7952.7
8) Don't know42.7
Missing1883
Total150100.0
3138) Has [spouse] done so recently? (MARR1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2943.3
5) No3247.8
8) Don't know69.0
Missing1966
Total67100.0
3139) As far as you know, has your [spouse] ever thought you marriage was in trouble? (MARR1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28531.6
5) No59365.7
8) Don't know242.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3140) Has [spouse] thought this way in the last three years? (MARR1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9232.3
5) No18163.5
8) Don't know124.2
Missing1748
Total285100.0
3141) Does [spouse] feel this way now? (MARR1597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2021.7
5) No6267.4
8) Don't know1010.9
Missing1941
Total92100.0
3142) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (DIV197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12113.4
5) No77986.3
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3143) Are you thinking about it now? (DIV297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2218.2
5) No9981.8
Missing1912
Total121100.0
3144) Has your spouse thought about divorce in the last three years? (DIV397A)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes899.9
5) No78987.4
8) Don't know252.8
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3145) Is your spouse thinking of divorce now? (DIV497A)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1112.4
5) No6573.0
8) Don't know1314.6
Missing1944
Total89100.0
3146) Have you or your [spouse] ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIV397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5843.6
5) No7556.4
Missing1900
Total133100.0
3147) Has this been within the last three years? (DIV497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4170.7
5) No1525.9
8) Don't know23.4
Missing1975
Total58100.0
3148) Recently? (DIV597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1639.0
5) No2561.0
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3149) Who started the (most recent) conversation? (DIV697)
 TOTAL%
1) Self2356.1
2) Spouse1126.8
3) Both49.8
8) Don't know37.3
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3150) Have you or your [spouse] ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIV797)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor idea1434.1
2) Not a good idea717.1
3) Uncertainly1741.5
8) Don't know37.3
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3151) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIV897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1331.7
5) No2868.3
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3152) What about dividing up the property? (DIV997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1536.6
5) No2663.4
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3153) Have you talked about filing? (DIV1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes922.0
5) No3278.0
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3154) Have you or your [spouse] consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (DIV1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes712.1
5) No5086.2
8) Don't know11.7
Missing1975
Total58100.0
3155) Have you or your [spouse] filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (DIV1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46.9
5) No5493.1
Missing1975
Total58100.0
3156) 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? (DIV1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes869.5
5) No81490.1
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3157) Has this happened within the last three years? (DIV1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2326.7
5) No6373.3
Missing1947
Total86100.0
3158) How many times within the last three years? (DIV1597)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total231.651.72
3159) Who left the last time? (DIV1697)
 TOTAL%
1) Self1565.2
2) Spouse834.8
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3160) How long were you separated (the last time)? (DIV1797)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours28.7
2) Overnight14.3
3) Two or more days1460.9
4) A month or more521.7
5) Still hasn't come back14.3
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3161) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MAR1797)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better49755.0
2) Staying the same36640.5
3) Getting worse192.1
4) Not married three years182.0
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3162) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your [spouse] are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (MAR1897)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong47052.0
2) Very strong27930.9
3) Pretty strong12714.1
4) Not too strong192.1
5) Not strong at all60.7
9) Refused20.2
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3163) When you compare how attractive you are in relation to your [spouse], would you say [spouse] is more attractive than you are, about the same, or less attractive than you? (COMP197)
 TOTAL%
1) More attractive24326.9
2) Same59365.7
3) Less attractive485.3
8) Don't know111.2
9) Refused80.9
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3164) How about your intelligence? Do you think [spouse] is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (COMP297)
 TOTAL%
1) More intelligent22625.0
2) Same59966.3
3) Less intelligent717.9
8) Don't know60.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3165) Thinking back now to 1980, how happy would you say your marriage was in 1980? Would you say it was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (MAR8097)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy40738.4
2) Pretty happy46643.9
3) Not too happy17416.4
8) Don't know141.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3166) Now we have some questions about your [child], [NAME], when [child] was a teenager. How many rules did you have for [NAME], for example, rules about staying out late, doing chores, and watching television? Would you say hardly any, some or many? (TEEN197)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any7812.5
2) Some39663.7
3) Many14423.2
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3167) How closely did you supervise [child]'s behavior? Would you say very little, somewhat closely, or, very closely? (TEEN297)
 TOTAL%
1) Very little7011.3
2) Somewhat closely31250.2
3) Very closely23637.9
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3168) How many decisions about things that were important to [NAME] did you allow [him/her] to make for [him/her] self? Would you say hardly any, some, or most? (TEEN397)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any121.9
2) Some33453.6
3) Most27343.8
8) Don't know40.6
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3169) Overall, how strict were you with [NAME]? Would you say you were not strict at all, somewhat strict, or very strict? (TEEN497)
 TOTAL%
1) Not very strict at all6610.6
2) Somewhat strict48978.6
3) Very strict6410.3
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3170) How often did you help [NAME] with [his/her] schoolwork? (TEEN597)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9314.9
2) Sometimes37560.2
3) Often15024.1
8) Don't know50.8
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3171) How often did you help [NAME] with personal problems? (TEEN697)
 TOTAL%
1) Never315.0
2) Sometimes40064.3
3) Often18830.2
8) Don't know30.5
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3172) How often did you and [NAME] have talks together? (TEEN797)
 TOTAL%
1) Never81.3
2) Sometimes29046.5
3) Often32452.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3173) How often did you hug or express affection toward [NAME]? (TEEN897)
 TOTAL%
1) Never111.8
2) Sometimes19831.8
3) Often41266.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3174) Would you say that your were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TEEN997)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close24839.9
2) Pretty close32552.3
3) Not too close487.7
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3175) How often did [NAME]'s [other parent] help with [his/her] schoolwork? (TEEN1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Never15224.6
2) Sometimes34055.0
3) Often11718.9
8) Don't know81.3
9) Refused10.2
Missing1415
Total618100.0
3176) How often did [NAME]'s [other parent] help [his/her] with personal problems? (TEEN1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Never8914.5
2) Sometimes35056.9
3) Often16627.0
8) Don't know91.5
9) Refused10.2
Missing1418
Total615100.0
3177) How often did [NAME] and [his/her] [other parent] have talks together? (TEEN1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Never447.2
2) Sometimes30049.1
3) Often24740.4
8) Don't know193.1
9) Refused10.2
Missing1422
Total611100.0
3178) How often did [NAME]'s [other parent] hug or express affection toward [his/her]? (TEEN1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Never518.3
2) Sometimes23538.2
3) Often32052.0
8) Don't know81.3
9) Refused10.2
Missing1418
Total615100.0
3179) Overall, how would you describe [NAME]'s relationship with [his/her] [other parent] when [he/she] was a teenager? Would you say that it was very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TEEN1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close24739.8
2) Pretty close25741.5
3) Not too close11017.7
8) Don't know40.6
9) Refused20.3
Missing1413
Total620100.0
3180) Now we would like to ask you about your relationship with [NAME] at the present time. How well do you feel that you understand [NAME] now? (PTEE197)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal45072.2
2) Some14723.6
3) Very little203.2
8) Don't know20.3
9) Refused40.6
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3181) Now we would like to ask you about your relationship with [NAME] at the present time. How much respect do you receive from [NAME] now? (PTEE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal50381.0
2) Pretty close10016.1
3) Not too close121.9
8) Don't know20.3
9) Refused40.6
Missing1412
Total621100.0
3182) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with [NAME] now? Would you say that it is very close, pretty close, or not too close? (PTEE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close38862.3
2) Pretty close19731.6
3) Not too close325.1
8) Don't know20.3
9) Refused40.6
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3183) What about [NAME]'s [other parent]'s relationship with [NAME] now? How well do you feel that [NAME]'s [other parent] understands [him/her]? (PTEE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal33754.8
2) Some17027.6
3) Very little548.8
7) Inapplicable345.5
8) Don't know132.1
9) Refused71.1
Missing1418
Total615100.0
3184) How much respect does [NAME]'s [other parent] receive from [him/her] now? (PTEE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal42372.8
2) Some11018.9
3) Very little305.2
8) Don't know111.9
9) Refused71.2
Missing1452
Total581100.0
3185) Overall, how would you describe [NAME]'s relationship with [other parent] now? Would you say that it is very close, pretty close, or not too close? (PTEE697)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close29951.2
2) Pretty close20434.9
3) Not too close6611.3
8) Don't know101.7
9) Refused50.9
Missing1449
Total584100.0
3186) I'm going to describe some problems that some children have. For each one I would like you to tell me whether the problem was not true of [NAME], sometimes true of [NAME], or often true of [NAME] when [he/she] was growing up. Had trouble getting along with other children. Would you say this was not true, sometimes true, or often true of [NAME] when [he/she] was growing up? (CPRO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true44371.1
2) Sometimes true15725.2
3) Often true213.4
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3187) Bullied or was cruel or mean to others. Would you say . . . (CPRO297)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true56891.2
2) Sometimes true518.2
3) Often true30.5
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3188) Cheated or told lies. (CPRO397)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true44871.9
2) Sometimes true15424.7
3) Often true193.0
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3189) Was disobedient at home. (CPRO497)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true37360.0
2) Sometimes true22836.7
3) Often true193.1
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused10.2
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3190) Had a strong temper and lost it easily. (CPRO597)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true39062.6
2) Sometimes true18229.2
3) Often true508.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3191) Was restless or overly active and could not sit still. (CPRO697)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true44571.4
2) Sometimes true11919.1
3) Often true589.3
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3192) Was stubborn or irritable. Would you say . . . (CPRO797)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true33954.4
2) Sometimes true22335.8
3) Often true609.6
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3193) Argued too much. (CPRO897)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true39463.2
2) Sometimes true16326.2
3) Often true6510.4
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3194) Destroyed own or other's things. (CPRO997)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true57392.0
2) Sometimes true406.4
3) Often true91.4
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3195) Disobeyed at school. (CPRO1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true49679.9
2) Sometimes true11218.0
3) Often true121.9
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1412
Total621100.0
3196) When [NAME] was young and misbehaved, how often did you spank or hit at [him/her]? Would you say almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (MISBV197)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always20.3
2) Most of the time152.4
3) Sometimes15524.9
4) Rarely34455.3
5) Never10416.7
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1411
Total622100.0
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3197) When [NAME] was young and misbehaved, how often did you explain to [him/her] the reasons why [he/she] shouldn't misbehave? Would you say almost always, most of the time, sometimes, sometimes, rarely, or never? (MISBE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always34255.0
2) Most of the time21033.8
3) Sometimes497.9
4) Rarely132.1
5) Never61.0
8) Don't know20.3
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3198) Now we would like to get your sense of how [NAME] is doing these days. As far as you know, was there ever a time in the last three years when [NAME] was extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, depressed? (PPRO197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31050.0
5) No28746.3
8) Don't know203.2
9) Refused30.5
Missing1413
Total620100.0
3199) Has [NAME] felt this way recently? (PPRO297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15048.7
5) No15149.0
8) Don't know72.3
Missing1725
Total308100.0
3200) How often is [NAME] bothered by physical problems, such as acid or sour stomach, headaches, or breaking out in cold sweats? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (PPRO397)
 TOTAL%
1) Often498.0
2) Sometimes19732.1
3) Never32252.4
8) Don't know437.0
9) Refused30.5
Missing1419
Total614100.0
3201) Within the last year, would you say that most of the time [NAME] was in very good spirits, good spirits, low spirits, or very low spirits? (PPRO497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits21234.1
2) Good spirits36057.9
3) Low spirits355.6
4) Very low spirits61.0
8) Don't know61.0
9) Refused30.5
Missing1411
Total622100.0
3202) I am going to read several statements about [NAME]. After each statement, I would like you to tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. On the whole, [NAME] is satisfied with [his/her] self. (OFF197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20332.7
2) Agree33153.4
3) Disagree609.7
4) Strongly agree142.3
8) Don't know91.5
9) Refused30.5
Missing1413
Total620100.0
3203) [NAME] feels proud of [his/her] accomplishments. (OFF297)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25340.7
2) Agree30749.4
3) Disagree426.8
4) Strongly disagree91.4
8) Don't know71.1
9) Refused30.5
Missing1412
Total621100.0
3204) [NAME] tends to think of [his/her] self as a failure. (OFF397)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50.8
2) Agree548.7
3) Disagree33253.7
4) Strongly disagree21635.0
8) Don't know81.3
9) Refused30.5
Missing1415
Total618100.0
3205) Is [NAME] married? (OFF497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30048.2
5) No31750.9
8) Don't know30.5
9) Refused30.5
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3206) Taking all things together, how would you describe [NAME]'s marriage? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (OFF597)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy16856.2
2) Pretty happy10936.5
3) Not too happy196.4
8) Don't know31.0
Missing1734
Total299100.0
3207) Compared to most marriages you know about, do you think their marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (OFF697)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most15351.3
2) About the same as most11939.9
3) Not as good as most237.7
8) Don't know31.0
Missing1735
Total298100.0
3208) Compared with a year ago, is their marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (OFF797)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better16857.1
2) Staying the same9733.0
3) Getting worse144.8
8) Don't know155.1
Missing1739
Total294100.0
3209) Have you ever thought that [NAME]'s marriage might be in trouble? (OFF897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7725.8
5) No22173.9
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1734
Total299100.0
3210) Do you feel this way now? (OFF997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2127.3
5) No5571.4
8) Don't know11.3
Missing1956
Total77100.0
3211) To the best of your knowledge has [NAME] or [his/her] spouse ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (OFF1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3812.7
5) No25083.3
8) Don't know124.0
Missing1733
Total300100.0
3212) Have they done so recently? (OFF1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1436.8
5) No2155.3
8) Don't know37.9
Missing1995
Total38100.0
3213) Does [NAME] have any children? (OFF1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23838.2
5) No38061.0
8) Don't know20.3
9) Refused30.5
Missing1410
Total623100.0
3214) During the past six months, how often have you seen [NAME]'s child or children face to face, either in your home or somewhere else? (OFF1397)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily3313.9
2) Several times a week5422.7
3) About once a week4920.6
4) One to three times a month3414.3
5) Less than once a month5221.8
6) Not at all156.3
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1795
Total238100.0
3215) How close do you feel to [NAME]'s (child or children)? Would you say you feel very close, pretty close, somewhat close, not very close, not at all close? (OFF1497)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close17673.9
2) Pretty close3916.4
3) Somewhat close114.6
4) Not very close93.8
5) Not close at all31.3
Missing1795
Total238100.0
3216) How much influence do you feel you have in [NAME]'s child's life/children's lives? Would you say none at all, a little bit, some, a great deal? (OFF1597)
 TOTAL%
1) None at all2912.2
2) A little bit5724.1
3) Some7531.6
4) A great deal7431.2
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1796
Total237100.0
3217) Now I am going to ask you some questions about how you are getting along financially these days. During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (FIN197)
 TOTAL%
1) Never93387.9
2) Not very often1039.7
3) Fairly often171.6
4) Very often80.8
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3218) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (FIN297)
 TOTAL%
1) Never84879.9
2) Not very often14713.9
3) Fairly often484.5
4) Very often171.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3219) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your household should have? (FIN397)
 TOTAL%
1) Never94589.1
2) Not very often757.1
3) Fairly often171.6
4) Very often232.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3220) Is your total family income $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (FIN497)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more97892.2
2) Les than $20,000656.1
8) Don't know50.5
9) Refused131.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3221) Please stop me when I come to the category that best describes your total family income in 1996. (FIN597)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,00030.3
2) $5,000 - $9,99970.7
3) $10,000 - $14,999252.4
4) $15,000 - $19,999292.7
5) 5464.3
6) 6696.5
7) 714914.1
8) 814914.1
9) 914113.3
10) 10959.0
11) 11797.5
12) 12484.5
13) 13434.1
14) 1414113.3
88) Don't know141.3
99) Refused212.0
Missing974
Total1059100.0
3222) Please stop me when I come to the category the best describes your total family income in 1996. (FIN697)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 - $24,99930.3
2) $25,000 - $29,99960.6
3) $30,000 - $39,999222.1
4) $40,000 - $49,999292.8
5) $50,000 - $59,999464.4
6) $60,000 - $69,999666.3
7) $70,000 - $79,99914914.3
8) $80,000 or more14714.1
9) 913913.3
10) 10949.0
11) 11797.6
12) 12474.5
13) 13403.8
14) 1414113.5
88) Don't know141.3
99) Refused212.0
Missing990
Total1043100.0
3223) About what percent of this total family income do you contribute? (FIN797)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106193.71195.34
3224) What percent of this total family income does your [spouse] contribute? (FIN897)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total90495.57199.10
3225) Have you received help from any public assistance program -- for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since we last interviewed you in the spring of 1992? (FIN997)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes232.2
5) No103697.6
8) Don't know20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3226) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (FIN1097)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better54951.0
2) Getting worse15814.7
3) Stayed the same36634.0
8) Don't know30.3
41) 4110.1
Missing956
Total1077100.0
3227) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (RES197)
 TOTAL%
1) Own56253.0
2) Buying40838.5
3) Renting777.3
4) Other specify141.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3228) In what year did you buy your home? (RES297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7882,072.66852.48
3229) What would you estimate the dollar value of your house to be on the housing market today? (RES397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total970612.122,060.76
3230) Do you and your [spouse] jointly own any property (other than the home you have mentioned) -- for example, a business, stocks or bonds, real estate, or other major investments? (RES497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52958.6
5) No37141.1
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3231) Taking all of your assets together (but excluding the value of your home), what would you guess is their approximate value? (In thousands of dollars) (ASSE197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6852,642.574,172.14
3232) We are interested in the kinds of assets (you/couples) have accumulated. Do you have any of the following? Do you have any savings accounts? (ASSE297)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes89584.4
5) No15814.9
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused60.6
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3233) Rental property or other real estate? (ASSE397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35533.5
5) No70266.2
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3234) A business? (ASSE497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26224.7
5) No79374.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3235) Recreational vehicle or camper? (ASSE597)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18717.6
5) No87082.0
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3236) Vacation home? (ASSE697)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12311.6
5) No93488.0
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3237) Stocks and bonds? (ASSE797)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes65661.8
5) No40137.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused30.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3238) IRAs or retirement plans? (ASSE897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes88082.9
5) No17416.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused40.4
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3239) How many cars or trucks do you own? (ASSE997)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10612.411.30
3240) Do either you or your [spouse] have any property that you hold separately in your own name that you have not considered? (PROP197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10711.8
5) No78987.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused40.4
Missing1130
Total903100.0
3241) Approximate value of property held by husband? (In thousands of dollars) (PROP297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1073,935.664,810.34
3242) Approximate value of property held by wife? (In thousands of dollars) (PROP397)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1073,534.454,727.75
3243) Interviewer directions (INT98)
3244) Of course, your answers to the questions we have asked today will not be told to them, and, in fact, someone else will interview them. Would you please give us the name, address, and telephone number of [NAME OF CHILD NUMBER ONE FROM HOUSEHOLD INFO]. [If child is deceased, too sick to be interviewed, or has an unknown address, continue to ask about successively numbered children until you have two names with complete addresses or you have exhausted the list.] (CHILD197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3261.390.69
3245) Thinking back to your marriage in 1980, is [NAME] a child from that marriage, a previous marriage of yours, or a previous marriage of you [spouse]'s? (CHILD297)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from that marriage20586.5
2) Child from respondent208.4
3) Child from spouse's93.8
4) Other - specify31.3
Missing1796
Total237100.0
3246) [Ask if respondent has more than one eligible chld; otherwise enter 6.] Can we also get the name, address, and telephone number of (NAME OF CHILD NUMBER TWO ON HOUSEHOLD TABLE)? (CHILD397)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12050.6
5) No - refused218.9
6) No - no other eligible9640.5
Missing1796
Total237100.0
3247) Thinking back to your marriage in 1980, is [NAME] a child from that marriage, a previous marriage of yours, or a previous marriage of your [spouse]'s? (CHILD497)
 TOTAL%
1) Child from that marriage10890.0
2) Child from respondent86.7
3) Child from spouse's43.3
Missing1913
Total120100.0
3248) INTERVIEWERS: PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN WAS RECEIVED OR NOT (CHILD597)
 TOTAL%
1) Child #1 (and #2)22268.1
2) Child #1 (and #2)3310.1
3) Respondent refused4513.8
4) Other - specify268.0
Missing1707
Total326100.0
3249) 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? (SPKFRE97)
 TOTAL%
1) Spoke freely105199.1
2) Concerned80.8
9) Refused20.2
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3250) TURN TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 1992 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION SHEET STAPLED TO THE COVERSHEET. READ THE PARAGRAPH TO RESPONDENT STARTING WITH: This interview is part of a long-range study of the relationships between people's work and their marriages . . . [Record changes to R's name and/or address and get names of people who might know where R is: Enter whether name, address, and reference information received] (REC97)
 TOTAL%
1) Name & full address received103397.4
2) Name & partial address received50.5
3) Received name only161.5
4) Received address only10.1
5) Name & address not received60.6
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3251) Number of tracking references received (TRKREF97)
 TOTAL%
1) One32931.0
2) Two26725.2
3) Three or more27125.5
4) None19418.3
Missing972
Total1061100.0
3252) 1997 family income -- $65,000+ (FAINC197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total102448,708.5016,700.92
3253) 1997 family income -- $105,000+ (FAINC297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total102457,185.0627,718.38
3254) 1997 wife's income -- $65,000+ (WIFIN197)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total90715,878.4213,026.21
3255) 1997 wife's income -- $100,000+ (WIFIN297)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total90718,320.4216,410.56
3256) Marital instability 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARINS97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total9160.200.32
3257) Marital happiness 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARHAP97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total87028.104.23
3258) Marital problems 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARPRO97)
 TOTAL%
0) 029614.7
1) 11417.0
2) 21155.7
3) 3984.9
4) 4703.5
5) 5663.3
6) 6432.1
7) 7201.0
8) 8130.6
9) 990.4
10) 1070.3
11) 1130.1
12) 1210.0
13) 1310.0
99) Inapplicable113756.3
Missing13
Total2020100.0
3259) Marital interaction 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARINT97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total90015.083.03
3260) Marital disagreements 1997 (See ARDA summary page for codes) (MARDIS97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8943.522.17
3261) 1997 sexrole traditionalism scale (See ARDA summary page for codes) (SEXROL97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total106015.292.86
3262) Interviewer number 1997 (INTNUM97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total426362.69166.50
3263) Number of calls to respondent (DIAL97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3781.000.00
3264) Respondent not home/someone getting, etc. (INTR97)
 TOTAL%
1) Respondent not home30781.2
3) Someone is getting7118.8
Missing1655
Total378100.0
3265) Sex of respondent (SEX197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male20147.2
2) Female22552.8
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3266) Are you never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married14433.7
2) Married24557.4
3) Divorced296.8
4) Widowed10.2
5) Separated81.9
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3267) What was your age on your last birthday? (AGE197O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total42629.934.67
3268) What is the highest educational degree that you have attained? (EDU197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than a high school40.9
2) High school diploma16639.0
3) Associate degree5813.6
4) Any professional certificate143.3
5) Bachelor's degree14734.5
6) Master's degree266.1
7) Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., etc.)81.9
8) Other30.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3269) Overall, how many years of schooling have you completed? (EDY197O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total42715.192.44
3270) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. In addition to you, is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38891.1
5) No388.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3271) Is [person 2] male or female? (SEX297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male19951.3
2) Female18848.5
9) Refused10.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3272) How is [person 2] related to you? (REL297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent24162.1
2) Child of respondent164.1
4) Mother of respondent277.0
5) Father of respondent205.2
6) Step-parent of respondent20.5
7) Other relative143.6
8) Partner/lover of respondent4010.3
9) Other non-relative277.0
99) Refused10.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3273) What was [person 2]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total38833.6113.82
3274) Is [person 2] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married30682.3
2) Married4512.1
3) Divorced164.3
4) Widowed41.1
5) Separated10.3
Missing1661
Total372100.0
3275) How many years of schooling has [person 2] completed? (EDY297O)
 TOTAL%
0) 030.8
1) 110.3
2) 230.8
3) 330.8
4) 410.3
9) 910.3
10) 1030.8
11) 1141.0
12) 129224.0
13) 13338.6
14) 145113.3
15) 15225.7
16) 169023.5
17) 17215.5
18) 18256.5
19) 1982.1
20) 2061.6
22) 2210.3
24) 2410.3
98) Don't know133.4
99) Refused10.3
Missing1650
Total383100.0
3276) In addition to you and [person 2], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24262.4
5) No14537.4
9) Refused10.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3277) Is [person 3] male or female? (SEX397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male11848.8
2) Female12451.2
Missing1791
Total242100.0
3278) How is [person 3] related to you? (REL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent20.8
2) Child of respondent16266.9
3) Stepchild of respondent104.1
4) Mother of respondent249.9
5) Father of respondent197.9
7) Other relative72.9
8) Partner/lover of respondent10.4
9) Other non-relative177.0
Missing1791
Total242100.0
3279) What was [person 3]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE397O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total24218.0522.28
3280) Is [person 3] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married2131.3
2) Married4465.7
4) Widowed11.5
5) Separated11.5
Missing1966
Total67100.0
3281) How many years of schooling has [person 3] completed? (EDU397O)
 TOTAL%
0) 03721.3
1) 195.2
2) 2116.3
3) 384.6
4) 4116.3
5) 563.4
6) 663.4
7) 763.4
8) 842.3
9) 9105.7
11) 1142.3
12) 122514.4
13) 1374.0
14) 1452.9
15) 1510.6
16) 16105.7
17) 1731.7
18) 1831.7
19) 1910.6
21) 2110.6
22) 2210.6
98) Don't know52.9
Missing1859
Total174100.0
3282) In addition to you, [person 2], and [person 3] is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14559.9
5) No9740.1
Missing1791
Total242100.0
3283) Is [person 4] male or female? (SEX497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male7652.4
2) Female6947.6
Missing1888
Total145100.0
3284) How is [person 4] related to you? (REL497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent32.1
2) Child of respondent11478.6
3) Stepchild of respondent42.8
4) Mother of respondent10.7
5) Father of respondent21.4
7) Other relative117.6
8) Partner/lover of respondent21.4
9) Other non-relative85.5
Missing1888
Total145100.0
3285) What was [person 4]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE497O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1459.3812.10
3286) Is [person 4] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married1872.0
2) Married312.0
3) Divorced312.0
4) Widowed14.0
Missing2008
Total25100.0
3287) How many years of schooling has [person 4] completed? (EDY497O)
 TOTAL%
0) 01822.0
1) 11012.2
2) 21315.9
3) 378.5
4) 411.2
5) 522.4
6) 644.9
8) 822.4
9) 933.7
11) 1111.2
12) 1267.3
13) 1322.4
14) 1433.7
15) 1511.2
16) 1644.9
18) 1833.7
21) 2111.2
98) Don't know11.2
Missing1951
Total82100.0
3288) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], and [person 4], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5437.2
5) No9162.8
Missing1888
Total145100.0
3289) Is [person 5] male or female? (SEX597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male3463.0
2) Female2037.0
Missing1979
Total54100.0
3290) How is [person 5] related to you? (REL597O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent4379.6
4) Mother of respondent11.9
5) Father of respondent11.9
7) Other relative47.4
9) Other non-relative59.3
Missing1979
Total54100.0
3291) What was [person 5]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE597O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total547.3511.72
3292) Is [person 5] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married457.1
2) Married342.9
Missing2026
Total7100.0
3293) How many years of schooling has [person 5] completed? (EDY597O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total206.106.08
3294) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], and [person 5], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1731.5
5) No3768.5
Missing1979
Total54100.0
3295) Is [person 6] male or female? (SEX697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male741.2
2) Female1058.8
Missing2016
Total17100.0
3296) How is [person 6] related to you? (REL697O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent1164.7
4) Mother of respondent15.9
7) Other relative15.9
9) Other non-relative423.5
Missing2016
Total17100.0
3297) What was [person 6]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE697O)
 TOTAL%
0) 015.9
1) 115.9
3) 3529.4
4) 415.9
5) 515.9
6) 6211.8
9) 915.9
11) 1115.9
20) 2015.9
61) 6115.9
72) 7215.9
98) Don't know15.9
Missing2016
Total17100.0
3298) Is [person 6] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married125.0
2) Married125.0
3) Divorced125.0
4) Widowed125.0
Missing2029
Total4100.0
3299) How many years of schooling has [person 6] completed? (EDY697O)
 TOTAL%
0) 0222.2
2) 2222.2
5) 5111.1
12) 12111.1
16) 16111.1
18) 18111.1
98) Don't know111.1
Missing2024
Total9100.0
3300) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], [person 5], and [person 6], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes317.6
5) No1482.4
Missing2016
Total17100.0
3301) Is [person 7] male or female? (SEX797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Male133.3
2) Female266.7
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3302) How is [person 7] related to you? (REL797O)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent266.7
9) Other non-relative133.3
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3303) What was [person 7]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE797O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total37.3311.85
3304) Is [person 7] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MAR797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3305) How many years of schooling has [person 7] completed? (EDY797O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total112.000.00
3306) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], [person 5], [person 6], and [person 7], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH897O)
 TOTAL%
5) No3100.0
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3307) I noticed that you mentioned you were currently living with your parent(s). Is this correct? (CURLI97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55100.0
Missing1978
Total55100.0
3308) According to our records, when we last interviewed you in [month], 1992, you were: [living with parents]. Is this correct? (COR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42098.6
5) No51.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3309) What was your correct living status in 1992? (COR297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Living with a parent233.3
2) Living with a parent350.0
3) Were not living with116.7
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3310) Have you ever lived on your own, away from your parents' household, for a period of four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (LIVOW97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes842.1
5) No1157.9
Missing2014
Total19100.0
3311) How old were you the first time you left home to be on your own for four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (OLDOW9O7)
 TOTAL%
4) 410.2
14) 1410.2
15) 1520.5
16) 1671.7
17) 175012.0
18) 1816840.4
19) 196615.9
20) 20317.5
21) 21307.2
22) 22225.3
23) 23174.1
24) 2430.7
25) 2581.9
26) 2630.7
27) 2710.2
28) 2820.5
29) 2910.2
31) 3110.2
33) 3310.2
98) Don't know10.2
Missing1617
Total416100.0
3312) Why did you leave home at that time? [If more than one reason, prompt for the main reason] (WHYLE97O)
 TOTAL%
1) To get married5814.0
2) To live with a partner71.7
3) To move into own house6816.4
4) To attend school19647.2
5) To join the armed forces153.6
6) To find a job in another town/state204.8
7) To travel10.2
8) Conflict/didn't get102.4
9) Other - specify399.4
98) Don't know10.2
Missing1618
Total415100.0
3313) Also according to our records, when we last interviewed you in [month], 1992, you were: [marital status] (MARS97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42299.1
5) No40.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3314) What was your correct marital status in 1992? (CORMA97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married250.0
2) Married125.0
3) Divorced125.0
Missing2029
Total4100.0
3315) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you in [month] of 1992. Have you married since we last interviewed you? (CHMA197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11442.7
5) No15357.3
Missing1766
Total267100.0
3316) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you in [month] of 1992. How many months ago did you marry? (CHMA297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11430.1419.03
3317) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you in [month] of 1992. Did you divorce since we last interviewed you? (CHMA397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes238.5
5) No24991.5
Missing1761
Total272100.0
3318) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you in [month] of 1992. How many months ago did you divorce? (CHMA497O)
 TOTAL%
2) 214.3
3) 328.7
6) 614.3
12) 1214.3
14) 1414.3
22) 2214.3
24) 2414.3
25) 2514.3
30) 3014.3
31) 3114.3
36) 36521.7
42) 4214.3
48) 4828.7
54) 5414.3
64) 6414.3
98) Don't know28.7
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3319) Now we want to ask about any changes in your marital status since we last interviewed you in [month] of 1992. Have you been widowed since we last interviewed you? (CHMA597O)
 TOTAL%
5) No150100.0
Missing1883
Total150100.0
3320) How many times have you been married? (CHMA797O)
 TOTAL%
1) 125289.7
2) 2238.2
3) 331.1
4) 420.7
96) Never married10.4
Missing1752
Total281100.0
3321) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (CHIL197O)
 TOTAL%
0) No children22953.6
1) 16515.2
2) 29121.3
3) 3307.0
4) 471.6
5) 530.7
97) Had children but all20.5
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3322) How old were you when you had your first child? (CHIL297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total19725.476.07
3323) ASK IF RESPONDENT HAS CHILDREN: Do you plan to have any more children someday? ASK IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT HAVE ANY CHILDREN: Do you plan to have children someday? (CHIL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22953.8
5) No14634.3
8) Don't know5112.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3324) Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Did you live with your [spouse] before you were married? (UNM97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11145.3
5) No13454.7
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3325) Did you live with a different partner before your current marriage? (DIFP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes249.8
5) No22190.2
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3326) You mentioned earlier that you are living with a partner. Did you live with a different girlfriend or boyfriend before your current relationship? (DIFP297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1330.2
5) No3069.8
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3327) Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Have you ever lived with a girlfriend or boyfriend? (COH197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4935.3
5) No9064.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3328) How many did you live with? (COH297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total491.491.04
3329) How old were you when you first lived with a partner/lover of the opposite sex? (COH397O)
 TOTAL%
16) 1620.6
17) 1751.5
18) 18195.7
19) 19319.2
20) 203610.7
21) 214613.7
22) 223510.4
23) 234212.5
24) 24247.1
25) 25319.2
26) 26154.5
27) 27144.2
28) 28164.8
29) 2941.2
30) 3010.3
31) 3151.5
32) 3210.3
33) 3320.6
34) 3410.3
98) Don't know41.2
99) Refused20.6
Missing1697
Total336100.0
3330) In the last month, about how many times did you date or go out with someone? (DAT197O)
 TOTAL%
0) 04834.5
1) 196.5
2) 21410.1
3) 385.8
4) 4117.9
5) 575.0
6) 653.6
7) 721.4
8) 821.4
10) 1064.3
11) 1110.7
12) 1232.2
14) 1410.7
15) 1532.2
16) 1632.2
20) 2085.8
25) 2510.7
30) 3064.3
98) Don't know10.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3331) About how many different persons have you dated in the past twelve months? (DAT297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1392.192.01
3332) Would you prefer to date more often, less often, or about the same amount as you are now? (DAT397O)
 TOTAL%
1) More often5438.8
2) Less often117.9
3) About the same6748.2
8) Don't know42.9
9) Refused32.2
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3333) Do you seem to have difficulty dating people with whom you feel you could develop a serious relationship? (DAT497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4330.9
5) No8863.3
8) Don't know75.0
9) Refused10.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3334) Are you dating someone steadily now? (DAT597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4935.3
5) No8762.6
8) Don't know21.4
9) Refused10.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3335) How long have you been dating this person? (DAT697O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total49231.021,425.16
3336) I am going to mention some different aspects of your relationship. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your friend? (RE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2653.1
2) Pretty happy2142.9
3) Not too happy24.1
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3337) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (RE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2755.1
2) Pretty happy1836.7
3) Not too happy48.2
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3338) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your friend agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2449.0
2) Pretty happy2244.9
3) Not too happy36.1
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3339) With your friend as someone to do things with? (RE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3367.3
2) Pretty happy1428.6
3) Not too happy24.1
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3340) With your friend's faithfulness to you? (RE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy4183.7
2) Pretty happy510.2
3) Not too happy36.1
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3341) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (RE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most3264.0
2) About the same as mo1632.0
3) Not as good as most12.0
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1983
Total50100.0
3342) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with the person you are dating? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RE797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3162.0
2) Pretty happy1734.0
3) Not too happy24.0
Missing1983
Total50100.0
3343) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (RE897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2755.1
5) No1326.5
8) Don't know918.4
Missing1984
Total49100.0
3344) Do you think that you will ever marry? (RE997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes666.7
5) No222.2
8) Don't know111.1
Missing2024
Total9100.0
3345) I am now going to read 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. (ROL197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8920.9
2) Agree21750.9
3) Disagree8620.2
4) Strongly disagree255.9
8) Don't know92.1
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3346) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROL297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree153.5
2) Agree5813.6
3) Disagree25359.4
4) Strongly disagree9221.6
8) Don't know81.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3347) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (ROL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10725.1
2) Agree27163.6
3) Disagree4510.6
4) Strongly disagree10.2
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3348) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (ROL497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24457.3
2) Agree17440.8
3) Disagree81.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3349) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not have a job. (ROL597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree112.6
2) Agree12830.0
3) Disagree22753.3
4) Strongly disagree409.4
8) Don't know194.5
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3350) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (ROL697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7116.7
2) Agree22552.8
3) Disagree10424.4
4) Strongly disagree214.9
8) Don't know51.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3351) 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. (ROL797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree122.8
2) Agree7216.9
3) Disagree23655.4
4) Strongly disagree9823.0
8) Don't know71.6
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3352) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (ROL897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15536.4
2) Agree21450.2
3) Disagree419.6
4) Strongly disagree40.9
8) Don't know122.8
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3353) It's okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (ROL997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.7
2) Agree266.1
3) Disagree19646.0
4) Strongly disagree19846.5
8) Don't know30.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3354) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (ROL1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4911.5
2) Agree22051.6
3) Disagree11627.2
4) Strongly disagree163.8
8) Don't know225.2
9) Refused30.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3355) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (ROL1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree368.5
2) Agree20548.1
3) Disagree13932.6
4) Strongly disagree61.4
8) Don't know368.5
9) Refused40.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3356) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (ROL1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree204.7
2) Agree8419.7
3) Disagree28065.7
4) Strongly disagree245.6
8) Don't know143.3
9) Refused40.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3357) In a marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (ROL1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree235.4
2) Agree22753.3
3) Disagree12930.3
4) Strongly disagree112.6
8) Don't know348.0
9) Refused20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3358) 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. Tell me whether you get a great deal of satisfaction, quite a bit of satisfaction, some, a little bit, or no satisfaction. How much satisfaction do you get from your neighborhood? (SAT197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction8219.2
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction11126.1
3) Some satisfaction14534.0
4) A little bit of satisfaction6114.3
5) No satisfaction255.9
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3359) How much satisfaction do you get from your job or career? (SAT297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction14032.9
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction13932.6
3) Some satisfaction7718.1
4) A little bit of satisfaction327.5
5) No satisfaction92.1
7) Not currently employed296.8
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3360) How much satisfaction do you get from your house of apartment? (SAT397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction14834.7
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction15736.9
3) Some satisfaction8720.4
4) A little bit of satisfaction317.3
5) No satisfaction30.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3361) How much satisfaction do you get from your friends? (SAT497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction19946.7
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction14935.0
3) Some satisfaction6816.0
4) A little bit of satisfaction92.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3362) How much satisfaction do you get from your hobbies or leisure activities? (SAT597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction19946.7
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction14133.1
3) Some satisfaction6415.0
4) A little bit of satisfaction153.5
5) No satisfaction40.9
8) Don't know30.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3363) How much satisfaction do you get from your marriage? (SAT697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction17672.1
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction5924.2
3) Some satisfaction62.5
4) A little bit of satisfaction20.8
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3364) How much satisfaction do you get from your [children]? (SAT797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction16885.7
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction2010.2
3) Some satisfaction63.1
5) No satisfaction10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1837
Total196100.0
3365) How much satisfaction do you get from the rest of your family? (SAT897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction22753.3
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction12529.3
3) Some satisfaction5913.8
4) A little bit of satisfaction112.6
5) No satisfaction30.7
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3366) How much satisfaction do you get from your financial situation? (SAT997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction5212.2
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction12930.3
3) Some satisfaction16338.3
4) A little bit of satisfaction6114.3
5) No satisfaction214.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3367) Taking all things together, how would you say you are, very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (SAT1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy18543.3
2) Pretty happy22953.6
3) Not too happy122.8
9) Refused10.2
Missing1606
Total427100.0
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3368) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEA197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent21851.1
2) Good17941.9
3) Fair266.1
4) Poor40.9
Missing1606
Total427100.0
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3369) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEA297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26562.1
5) No16237.9
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3370) Have you felt that way recently? (HEA397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10740.4
5) No15859.6
Missing1768
Total265100.0
3371) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often7317.1
2) Sometimes16438.5
3) Never18844.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3372) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often6715.7
2) Sometimes25058.7
3) Never10925.6
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3373) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often40.9
2) Sometimes4811.3
3) Never37387.6
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3374) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often5112.0
2) Sometimes24256.8
3) Never13331.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3375) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often286.6
2) Sometimes18543.3
3) Never21349.9
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3376) 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? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often235.4
2) Sometimes19946.6
3) Never20347.5
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3377) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEA1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often112.6
2) Sometimes8520.0
3) Never32676.5
8) Don't know30.7
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3378) 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? (HEA1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits11727.5
2) Good spirits28767.4
3) Low spirits163.8
4) Very low spirits40.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3379) I am going to read several statements. After each statement, I would like you to tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. (SEL197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21249.8
2) Agree21149.5
3) Disagree10.2
4) Strongly disagree10.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3380) I feel that I do not have much to be proud of. (SEL297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30.7
2) Agree51.2
3) Disagree20648.4
4) Strongly disagree21249.8
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3381) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (SEL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15235.6
2) Agree26161.1
3) Disagree102.3
4) Strongly disagree10.2
8) Don't know30.7
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3382) I certainly feel useless at times. (SEL497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40.9
2) Agree7116.6
3) Disagree21550.4
4) Strongly disagree13531.6
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3383) I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. (SEL597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18743.8
2) Agree23755.5
3) Disagree30.7
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3384) All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. (SEL697O)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree71.6
3) Disagree16538.7
4) Strongly disagree25459.6
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3385) Now I am going to read some statements about trusting others. For each statement, I'd like you to tell me how often you feel this way: a lot, quite a bit, a little, hardly at all, or never. I am comfortable depending on others. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU197O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot5913.8
2) Quite a bit12930.3
3) A little14634.3
4) Hardly at all6615.5
5) Never255.9
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3386) People are never there when you need them. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU297O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot71.6
2) Quite a bit143.3
3) A little10424.4
4) Hardly at all20848.8
5) Never9321.8
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3387) I find it difficult to trust others completely. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU397O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot307.0
2) Quite a bit4811.3
3) A little11727.5
4) Hardly at all16338.3
5) Never6816.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3388) I find it difficult to trust intimate partners completely. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU497O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot194.5
2) Quite a bit143.3
3) A little6715.7
4) Hardly at all12328.9
5) Never19846.5
8) Don't know40.9
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3389) Intimate partners are never there when you need them. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU597O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot51.2
2) Quite a bit61.4
3) A little4310.1
4) Hardly at all12429.1
5) Never24557.5
8) Don't know20.5
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3390) I am not sure that I can always depend on intimate partners to be there when I need them. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU697O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot122.8
2) Quite a bit92.1
3) A little6715.7
4) Hardly at all11426.8
5) Never22151.9
8) Don't know20.5
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3391) I am going to mention some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me if you are your [spouse] almost always, usually, occasionally, or never do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together? (COU197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always10.4
2) Usually4116.7
3) Occasionally5120.8
4) Never15262.0
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3392) Go shopping together? (COU297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always166.6
2) Usually11045.1
3) Occasionally5623.0
4) Never6225.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3393) How often do you visit friends together? (COU397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always41.6
2) Usually7329.8
3) Occasionally7329.8
4) Never9538.8
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3394) Work together on projects around house? (COU497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always72.9
2) Usually8233.6
3) Occasionally8032.8
4) Never7530.7
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3395) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (COU597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always114.5
2) Usually4418.0
3) Occasionally4217.2
4) Never14659.8
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3396) 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? (TAS197O)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it145.7
2) Most of it7530.6
3) About half of it10844.1
4) Less than half4819.6
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3397) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (TAS297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair18876.7
2) Do more than own share4418.0
3) Other -- specify114.5
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3398) What about your [spouse], does [he/she] think the current arrangement is fair or that [he/she] is doing more than [his/her] share? (TAS397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair20182.4
2) Does more than3413.9
3) Other -- specify72.9
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3399) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (TAS497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10342.0
5) No14258.0
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3400) 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? (TAS597O)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it53.1
2) Most of it5936.9
3) About half of it5534.4
5) Less than half4125.6
Missing1873
Total160100.0
3401) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (TAS697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair13685.0
2) Do more than own share2113.1
3) Other -- specify31.9
Missing1873
Total160100.0
3402) What about your [spouse], does [he/she] think the current arrangement is fair of that [he/she] is doing more than [his/her] share? (TAS797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair14691.3
2) Does more than95.6
3) Other -- specify42.5
8) Don't know10.6
Missing1873
Total160100.0
3403) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of looking after the children? (TAS897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4226.3
5) No11873.8
Missing1873
Total160100.0
3404) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (DECI197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13053.1
5) No11546.9
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3405) What about your [spouse] -- are there any kinds of decisions where [his/her] decision is the final word? (DECI297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14057.1
5) No10542.9
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3406) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your [spouse] more often have the final word or do you? (DECI397O)
 TOTAL%
1) I do7129.1
2) Spouse does5020.5
3) Equal/compromise11948.8
8) Don't know41.6
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3407) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DECI497)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23295.1
5) No124.9
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3408) 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? (DECI597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6225.4
5) No18073.8
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3409) Who? (DECI697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Self3658.1
2) Spouse does2641.9
Missing1971
Total62100.0
3410) How often do you disagree with your [spouse]? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, of very often? (DIS197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Never20.8
2) Rarely7530.7
3) Sometimes14358.6
4) Often197.8
5) Very often52.0
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3411) How many serious quarrels have you had with your [spouse] in the past two months? (DIS297O)
 TOTAL%
0) 013253.9
1) 16526.5
2) 22811.4
3) 3114.5
4) 420.8
5) 520.8
6) 610.4
10) 1010.4
12) 1220.8
9998) Don't know10.4
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3412) 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 [spouse]? (DIS397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3916.0
5) No20483.6
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3413) The last time this happened, which person did the hitting or throwing? You, your [spouse], or both? (DIS497O)
 TOTAL%
1) You1128.2
2) Spouse1846.2
3) Both1025.6
Missing1994
Total39100.0
3414) 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. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your [spouse]? (HAP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy13655.7
2) Pretty happy9840.2
3) Not too happy104.1
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3415) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (HAP297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy14961.1
2) Pretty happy8534.8
3) Not too happy104.1
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3416) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your [spouse] agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAP397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy10944.7
2) Pretty happy12250.0
3) Not too happy135.3
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3417) With your sexual relationship? (HAP497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy14459.0
2) Pretty happy8735.7
3) Not too happy124.9
9) Refused10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3418) With your [spouse] as someone who takes care of things around the house? (HAP597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy13153.7
2) Pretty happy9639.3
3) Not too happy166.6
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3419) With your [spouse] as someone to do things with? (HAP697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy17873.0
2) Pretty happy5924.2
3) Not too happy72.9
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3420) With your [spouse]'s faithfulness to you? (HAP797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy22893.4
2) Pretty happy156.1
3) Not too happy10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3421) Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not to happy? (HAP897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy16868.9
2) Pretty happy7229.5
3) Not too happy41.6
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3422) 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? (HAP997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most17270.5
2) About the same as most6827.9
3) Not as good as most31.2
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3423) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (HAP1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better18274.6
2) Staying the same5221.3
3) Getting worse52.0
8) Don't know31.2
9) Refused20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3424) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your [spouse] are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (HAP1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong14760.2
2) Very strong6928.3
3) Pretty strong2510.2
4) Not too strong10.4
5) Not strong at all20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3425) 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? Which one? (PRO197O)
 TOTAL%
1) No15362.7
2) Yes3514.3
3) Yes, self4116.8
4) Both156.1
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3426) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? Which one? (PRO297O)
 TOTAL%
1) No14860.7
2) Yes3614.8
3) Yes, self4719.3
4) Both135.3
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3427) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? Which one? (PRO397O)
 TOTAL%
1) No21286.9
2) Yes177.0
3) Yes, self114.5
4) Both41.6
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3428) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? Which one? (PRO497O)
 TOTAL%
1) No20383.2
2) Yes208.2
3) Yes, self187.4
4) Both31.2
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3429) Read this to the respondent:I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? Which one? (PRO597O)
 TOTAL%
1) No17069.7
2) Yes166.6
3) Yes, self4016.4
4) Both187.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3430) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? Which one? (PRO697O)
 TOTAL%
1) No13153.7
2) Yes3313.5
3) Yes, self5422.1
4) Both2610.7
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3431) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? Which one? (PRO797O)
 TOTAL%
1) No16969.3
2) Yes3514.3
3) Yes, self3112.7
4) Both93.7
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3432) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? Which one? (PRO897O)
 TOTAL%
1) No19881.1
2) Yes208.2
3) Yes, self208.2
4) Both62.5
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3433) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has had a sexual relationship with someone else? Which one? (PRO997O)
 TOTAL%
1) No24198.8
3) Yes, self20.8
9) Refused10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3434) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? Which one? (PRO1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) No19579.9
2) Yes124.9
3) Yes, self135.3
4) Both249.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3435) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? Which one? (PRO1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) No18073.8
2) Yes239.4
3) Yes, self3112.7
4) Both93.7
9) Refused10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3436) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? Which one? (PRO1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) No18877.0
2) Yes187.4
3) Yes, self2510.2
4) Both124.9
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3437) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? Which one? (PRO1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) No23094.3
2) Yes93.7
3) Yes, self31.2
4) Both20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3438) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? Which one? (PRO1497O)
 TOTAL%
1) No24299.2
2) Yes20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3439) 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? (TRO197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often10.4
2) Often52.0
3) Occasionally5321.7
4) Never18575.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3440) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (TRO297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11145.3
5) No13454.7
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3441) Have you thought this within the last three years? (TRO397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8475.7
5) No2623.4
8) Don't know10.9
Missing1922
Total111100.0
3442) Do you feel this way now? (TRO497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1011.8
5) No7487.1
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1948
Total85100.0
3443) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (TRO597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9739.8
5) No14760.2
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3444) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (TRO697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7577.3
5) No2121.6
8) Don't know11.0
Missing1936
Total97100.0
3445) Have you talked with them recently? (TRO797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3445.3
5) No4154.7
Missing1958
Total75100.0
3446) As far as you know, has your [spouse] talked with relatives, friends, or a counselor about problems either of you were having with your marriage? (TRO897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7731.6
5) No16065.6
8) Don't know72.9
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3447) Has [he/she] talked with any of them within the last three years? (TRO997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6483.1
5) No1215.6
8) Don't know11.3
Missing1956
Total77100.0
3448) Has [he/she] done so recently? (TRO1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2335.9
5) No3351.6
8) Don't know812.5
Missing1969
Total64100.0
3449) As far as you know, has your [spouse] ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (TRO1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8334.0
5) No16065.6
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3450) Has [he/she] thought this way in the last three years? (TRO1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6072.3
5) No2125.3
8) Don't know22.4
Missing1950
Total83100.0
3451) Does [he/she] feel this way now? (TRO1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes610.0
5) No5083.3
8) Don't know46.7
Missing1973
Total60100.0
3452) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (DIV197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4116.7
5) No20483.3
Missing1788
Total245100.0
3453) Are you thinking about it now? (DIV297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49.8
5) No3790.2
Missing1992
Total41100.0
3454) As far as you know, has the thought of divorce or a separation crossed your [spouse]'s mind in the last three years? (DIV397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3815.6
5) No20282.8
8) Don't know41.6
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3455) Is [he/she] thinking about it now? (DIV497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes410.5
5) No3386.8
8) Don't know12.6
Missing1995
Total38100.0
3456) Have you or your [spouse] ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (DIV597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2043.5
5) No2656.5
Missing1987
Total46100.0
3457) Has this been within the last three years? (DIV697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1995.0
5) No15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3458) Recently? (DIV797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes315.0
5) No1785.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3459) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (DIV897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes947.4
5) No1052.6
Missing2014
Total19100.0
3460) What about dividing up the property? (DIV997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1052.6
5) No947.4
Missing2014
Total19100.0
3461) Have you talked about filing? (DIV1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes842.1
5) No1052.6
8) Don't know15.3
Missing2014
Total19100.0
3462) Have you or your [spouse] consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (DIV1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes420.0
5) No1680.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3463) Have you or your [spouse] filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (DIV1297O)
 TOTAL%
5) No20100.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3464) 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? (SEP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes208.2
5) No22491.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3465) How long were you separated (the last time)? (SEP297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Few hours210.0
2) Overnight15.0
3) Two or more days945.0
4) A month or more840.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3466) A lot of things help to keep marriages together. After each of the following statements, indicate whether 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? (TOG197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important3413.9
2) Somewhat important13153.7
3) Not very important7832.0
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3467) How important are shared financial assets in keeping your marriage together? (TOG297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important4116.8
2) Somewhat important11647.5
3) Not very important8534.8
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3468) How important (is/are) your [children] in keeping your marriage together? (TOG397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important12072.7
2) Somewhat important2716.4
3) Not very important159.1
8) Don't know21.2
9) Refused10.6
Missing1868
Total165100.0
3469) How important is not wanting to leave this residence? (TOG497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important4116.8
2) Somewhat important4819.7
3) Not very important15362.7
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3470) Your [spouse]'s dependency on you? (TOG597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important5522.5
2) Somewhat important11848.4
3) Not very important6928.3
8) Don't know20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3471) Your dependency on your [spouse]? (TOG697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important6627.0
2) Somewhat important10944.7
3) Not very important6827.9
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3472) Your religious beliefs? (TOG797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important9940.6
2) Somewhat important6928.3
3) Not very important7631.1
Missing1789
Total244100.0
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3473) Worrying whether your [children] would suffer if you divorced? (TOG897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important10764.8
2) Somewhat important4024.2
3) Not very important159.1
8) Don't know21.2
9) Refused10.6
Missing1868
Total165100.0
3474) Your [children] would disapprove of the divorce? (TOG997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important7746.7
2) Somewhat important3722.4
3) Not very important4326.1
8) Don't know74.2
9) Refused10.6
Missing1868
Total165100.0
3475) You might lose your [children]? (TOG1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important10563.6
2) Somewhat important2213.3
3) Not very important3219.4
8) Don't know42.4
9) Refused21.2
Missing1868
Total165100.0
3476) (Other) family or friends would disapprove of divorce? (TOG119O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important2811.5
2) Somewhat important6024.6
3) Not very important15663.9
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3477) Although it may be a very unlikely event, I would like you to think a moment about what would happen to you financially if you and your [spouse] were to get a divorce. What would happen to your standard of living? Would it decrease a lot, decrease a little, increase a little, increase a lot, or not change? (FDI197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Decrease a lot9137.3
2) Decrease a little9639.3
3) Increase a little156.1
4) Increase a lot20.8
5) Not change3916.0
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3478) How serious a financial hardship would this pose for you? Would you say very serious, pretty serious, or not too serious? (FDI297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious4418.0
2) Pretty serious8635.2
3) Not too serious11145.5
8) Don't know31.2
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3479) How easy do you think it would be to re-establish yourself at your current standard of living? Would you say it would be impossible, difficult, or not too difficult? (FDI397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Impossible145.7
2) Difficult10543.0
3) Not too difficult12450.8
8) Don't know10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3480) When you compare how attractive you are relative to your [spouse], would you say [he/she] is more attractive than you, about the same, or less attractive than you? (COM197O)
 TOTAL%
1) More attractive7832.0
2) Same15965.2
3) Less attractive52.0
8) Don't know10.4
9) Refused10.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3481) How about intelligence? Do you think [spouse] is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (COM297O)
 TOTAL%
1) More intelligent5321.7
2) Same16868.9
3) Less intelligent208.2
8) Don't know10.4
9) Refused20.8
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3482) I am going to mention some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me if you and you partner almost always, usually, occasionally, or never do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together? (DO197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always12.3
2) Usually49.3
3) Occasionally818.6
4) Never3069.8
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3483) Go shopping together? (DO297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always37.0
2) Usually1227.9
3) Occasionally1023.3
4) Never1841.9
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3484) How often do you visit friends together? (DO397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always12.3
2) Usually1125.6
3) Occasionally614.0
4) Never2455.8
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3485) Work together on projects around the house? (DO497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always511.6
2) Usually1330.2
3) Occasionally818.6
4) Never1739.5
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3486) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (DO597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always37.0
2) Usually920.9
3) Occasionally49.3
4) Never2762.8
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3487) In every household there are a lot of routine tasks that have to be done -- cleaning the house, doing 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? (HOU197O)
 TOTAL%
2) Most of it1023.3
3) About half of it2251.2
4) Less than half818.6
5) None of it24.7
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3488) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (HOU297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair2967.4
2) Do more than own share920.9
3) Other -- specify511.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3489) What about your partner, does he/she think the current arrangement is fair or that he/she is doing more than his/her share? (HOU397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair3172.1
2) Does more than (his/her)818.6
3) Other -- specify12.3
8) 837.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3490) Do you and your partner have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (HOU497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1534.9
5) No2865.1
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3491) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (HOU597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2762.8
5) No1534.9
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3492) What about your partner -- are there any kinds of decisions where his/her decision is the final word? (DE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2762.8
5) No1637.2
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3493) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your partner more often have the final word or do you? (DE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) I do1637.2
2) Partner does511.6
3) Equal/compromise2148.8
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3494) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (DE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4195.3
5) No24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3495) Often one partner in a relationship gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the relationship than the other? (GIV197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1841.9
5) No2455.8
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3496) Often one partner in a relationship gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the relationship than the other? Who? (GIV297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Self1161.1
2) Partner633.3
8) Don't know15.6
Missing2015
Total18100.0
3497) How often do you disagree with your partner? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (QUA197O)
 TOTAL%
2) Rarely1534.9
3) Sometimes2353.5
4) Often49.3
5) Very often12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3498) How many serious quarrels have you had with your partner in the past two months? (QUA297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total431.071.32
3499) In many households bad feelings and arguments occur from time to time. In many cases people gets so angry that they slap, hit, push, kick, or throw things at one another. Has this ever happened between you and your partner? (QUA397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes716.3
5) No3683.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3500) The last time this happened, which person did the hitting or throwing? You, your partner, or both? (QUA497O)
 TOTAL%
1) You342.9
3) Both457.1
Missing2026
Total7100.0
3501) I am going to mention some different aspects of living together. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your partner? (HA197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2762.8
2) Pretty happy1432.6
3) Not too happy24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3502) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (HA297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2865.1
2) Pretty happy1330.2
3) Not too happy24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3503) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your partner agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HA397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2148.8
2) Pretty happy2148.8
3) Not too happy12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3504) With your sexual relationship? (HA497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2865.1
2) Pretty happy1330.2
3) Not too happy24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3505) With your partner as someone who takes care of things around the house? (HA597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2660.5
2) Pretty happy1227.9
3) Not too happy511.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3506) With your partner as someone to do things with? (HA697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3581.4
2) Pretty happy716.3
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3507) With your partner's faithfulness to you? (HA797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy4093.0
2) Pretty happy37.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3508) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship? Would you say that your relationship is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HA897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2967.4
2) Pretty happy1432.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3509) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (COMP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most2865.1
2) About the same as most1534.9
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3510) Comparing your relationship to the past, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (COPT297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better2967.4
2) Staying the same1330.2
3) Getting worse12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3511) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your partner are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (LOV197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong2251.2
2) Very strong1637.2
3) Pretty strong49.3
4) Not to strong12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3512) I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you gets angry easily? Which one? (PR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) No2660.5
2) Yes, partner/lover24.7
3) Yes, self1125.6
4) Both37.0
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3513) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? Which one? (PR297O)
 TOTAL%
1) No2148.8
2) Yes, partner/lover716.3
3) Yes, self1023.3
4) Both511.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3514) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is jealous? Which one? (PR397O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3888.4
3) Yes, self511.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3515) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is domineering? Which one? (PR497O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3274.4
2) Yes, partner/lover49.3
3) Yes, self511.6
4) Both24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3516) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is critical? Which one? (PR597O)
 TOTAL%
1) No2865.1
2) Yes, partner/lover24.7
3) Yes, self1125.6
4) Both24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3517) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is moody? Which one? (PR697O)
 TOTAL%
1) No1637.2
2) Yes, partner/lover614.0
3) Yes, self1330.2
4) Both818.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3518) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you won't talk to the other? Which one? (PR797O)
 TOTAL%
1) No2865.1
2) Yes, partner/lover614.0
3) Yes, self818.6
4) Both12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3519) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has become less interested in sex? Which one? (PR897O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3479.1
2) Yes, partner/lover511.6
3) Yes, self49.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3520) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has had a sexual relationship with someone else? Which one? (PR997O)
 TOTAL%
1) No4093.0
2) Yes, partner/lover12.3
3) Yes, self12.3
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3521) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has irritating habits? Which one? (PR1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3376.7
2) Yes, partner/lover511.6
3) Yes, self24.7
4) Both37.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3522) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is not at home enough? Which one? (PR1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3683.7
2) Yes, partner/lover37.0
3) Yes, self24.7
4) Both12.3
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3523) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you spends money foolishly? Which one? (PR1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) No3479.1
2) Yes, partner/lover614.0
3) Yes, self37.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3524) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you drinks or uses drugs? Which one? (PR1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) No4195.3
2) Yes, partner/lover12.3
3) Yes, self12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3525) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has been in trouble with the law? Which one? (PR1497O)
 TOTAL%
1) No43100.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3526) Sometimes people think they would enjoy living apart from their partner/lover. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (TR197O)
 TOTAL%
3) Occasionally2148.8
4) Never2251.2
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3527) Many relationships go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their partner sometimes wonder whether their relationship is working out. Have you ever thought your relationship might be in trouble? (TR297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2558.1
5) No1841.9
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3528) Do you feel this way now? (TR397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes416.0
5) No2184.0
Missing2008
Total25100.0
3529) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, or others about problems in your relationship? (TR497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3274.4
5) No1125.6
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3530) Have you talked with them recently? (TR597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes721.9
5) No2578.1
Missing2001
Total32100.0
3531) As far as you know, has your partner talked with relatives, friends, or others about problems either of you were having with your relationship? (TR697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2148.8
5) No2148.8
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3532) Has he/she done so recently? (TR797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes628.6
5) No1571.4
Missing2012
Total21100.0
3533) As far as you know, has your partner ever thought your relationship was in trouble? (TR897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2148.8
5) No2251.2
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3534) Does he/she feel this way now? (TR997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14.8
5) No1990.5
8) Don't know14.8
Missing2012
Total21100.0
3535) Has the thought of breaking up ever crossed your mind? (TR1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2353.5
5) No2046.5
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3536) Are you thinking about it now? (TR1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28.7
5) No2191.3
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3537) As far as you know, has the thought of breaking up ever crossed your partner's mind? (TR1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1841.9
5) No2353.5
8) Don't know24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3538) Is you partner thinking about it now? (TR1397O)
 TOTAL%
5) No1794.4
8) Don't know15.6
Missing2015
Total18100.0
3539) Have you or your partner ever seriously suggested the idea of breaking up? (TR1497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1456.0
5) No1144.0
Missing2008
Total25100.0
3540) Recently? (TR1597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes642.9
5) No857.1
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3541) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (MA197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3376.7
5) No49.3
8) Don't know614.0
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3542) Do you think that you will ever marry? (MA297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110.0
5) No440.0
8) Don't know550.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
3543) When you compare how attractive you are relative to your partner, would you say he/she is more attractive than you, about the same, or less attractive than you? (COAT197O)
 TOTAL%
1) More attractive1023.3
2) Same3376.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3544) How about intelligence? Do you think he/she is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (COIT297O)
 TOTAL%
1) More intelligent818.6
2) Same2558.1
3) Less intelligent1023.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3545) Now we want to ask about how you get along with your [children]. Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with your [children]? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (CRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy15579.5
2) Pretty happy3517.9
3) Not too happy31.5
9) Refused21.0
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3546) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most11458.5
2) About the same as most7538.5
3) Not as good as most42.1
9) Refused21.0
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3547) Comparing your relationship with your [children] to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better13569.2
2) Staying the same4422.6
3) Getting worse63.1
8) Don't know84.1
9) Refused21.0
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3548) [Have any of] your [children] given you more than the usual number of problems? (CRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes178.7
5) No17388.7
8) Don't know42.1
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3549) How close do you feel to your [children] -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (CRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close18092.3
2) Somewhat close126.2
4) Not close at all21.0
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3550) Is your oldest child a boy or a girl? (CRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Boy8845.1
2) Girl10654.4
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3551) I'm going to describe some problems that some children have. For each one I would like you to tell me whether the problem is true of your oldest child, sometimes true of your oldest child, or never true of your oldest child. Has trouble getting along with others. Would you say this was not true, sometimes true, or often true of your oldest child? (CRE797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true9649.2
2) Sometimes true6030.8
3) Often true52.6
7) Not appropriate for3316.9
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3552) Bullies or is cruel or mean to others. (CRE897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true11659.5
2) Sometimes true3920.0
3) Often true31.5
7) Not appropriate for3618.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3553) Cheats or tells lies. (CRE997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true10051.3
2) Sometimes true4523.1
3) Often true31.5
7) Not appropriate for4623.6
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3554) Is disobedient at home. (CRE1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true5729.2
2) Sometimes true9548.7
3) Often true63.1
7) Not appropriate for3517.9
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3555) Has a strong temper and loses it easily. (CRE1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true7437.9
2) Sometimes true7035.9
3) Often true189.2
7) Not appropriate for3216.4
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3556) Is restless or overly active, cannot sit still. (CRE1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true9448.2
2) Sometimes true5226.7
3) Often true199.7
7) Not appropriate for2914.9
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3557) Is stubborn or irritable. (CRE1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true6131.3
2) Sometimes true8342.6
3) Often true157.7
7) Not appropriate for3517.9
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3558) Argues too much. (CRE1497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true6533.3
2) Sometimes true6834.9
3) Often true2010.3
7) Not appropriate for4121.0
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3559) Destroys own or others' things. (CRE1597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true13870.8
2) Sometimes true189.2
3) Often true21.0
7) Not appropriate for3618.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3560) Is impulsive, acts without thinking. (CRE1697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true7437.9
2) Sometimes true6834.9
3) Often true73.6
7) Not appropriate for4523.1
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3561) When your [children] misbehave, how often do you slap or spank (them/him/her)? Would you say you slap or spank them almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (CRE1797O)
 TOTAL%
2) Most of the time10.5
3) Sometimes5126.3
4) Rarely8543.8
5) Never5327.3
8) Don't know31.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1839
Total194100.0
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3562) When [children] misbehave, how often do you explain to (them/him/her) the reasons why (they/he/she) shouldn't misbehave? Would you say you explain the reason almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (CRE1897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always13468.7
2) Most of the time3719.0
3) Sometimes63.1
4) Rarely31.5
5) Never73.6
8) Don't know73.6
9) Refused10.5
Missing1838
Total195100.0
3563) Now I would like to ask some questions about your parents. Did your parents ever divorce or separate permanently? (PAR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8520.0
5) No34180.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3564) How old were you when they divorced/separated? (PAR297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8414.5112.10
3565) Is your mother still living? (PAR397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41597.2
5) No122.8
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3566) How old were you when your mother died? (PAR497O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1222.675.40
3567) Is your father still living? (PAR597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39191.6
5) No348.0
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3568) How old were you when your father died? (PAR697O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3424.749.96
3569) Has your mother remarried? (PAR797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5651.4
5) No5247.7
8) Don't know10.9
Missing1924
Total109100.0
3570) Is your mother currently married? (PAR897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4682.1
5) No916.1
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
3571) Has your father remarried? (PAR997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5969.4
5) No2529.4
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1948
Total85100.0
3572) Is your father currently married? (PAR1097O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4576.3
5) No1118.6
8) Don't know35.1
Missing1974
Total59100.0
3573) I have a few questions about the way you viewed your parents. For each statement tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I wanted to be like my father when I was growing up. (PAR1197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7718.1
2) Agree19946.7
3) Disagree9823.0
4) Strongly disagree399.2
5) Inappropriate51.2
8) Don't know71.6
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3574) I had a lot of respect for my father when I was growing up. (PAR1297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18944.4
2) Agree18142.5
3) Disagree368.5
4) Strongly disagree163.8
5) Inappropriate40.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3575) I admired the type of person my father was when I was growing up. (PAR1397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16639.0
2) Agree18944.4
3) Disagree5212.2
4) Strongly disagree153.5
5) Inappropriate40.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3576) I wanted to be like my mother when I was growing up. (PAR1497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6415.0
2) Agree22151.9
3) Disagree12228.6
4) Strongly disagree153.5
8) Don't know30.7
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3577) I have a few questions about the way you viewed your parents. For each statement tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I had a lot of respect for my mother when I was growing up. (PAR1597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17340.6
2) Agree22051.6
3) Disagree235.4
4) Strongly disagree102.3
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3578) I admired the type of person my mother was when I was growing up. (PAR1697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17741.5
2) Agree20447.9
3) Disagree378.7
4) Strongly disagree61.4
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3579) Now we would like to ask you some questions about when you were growing up. When you were growing up and you were disobedient, how often did your parents slap or spank you? Would you say they slapped or spanked you almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (GR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always194.5
2) Most of the time5412.7
3) Sometimes15736.9
4) Rarely13932.6
5) Never5613.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3580) When you were growing up and you were disobedient, how often did your parents explain to you the reasons why you shouldn't misbehave? Would you say they explained the reasons almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (GR297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always20247.4
2) Most of the time11226.3
3) Sometimes7617.8
4) Rarely286.6
5) Never71.6
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3581) The next questions deal with your relationships with your mother and father when you were a teenager. They refer to your actual mother and father, not step parents. Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close11126.1
2) Pretty close22352.3
3) Not very close9221.6
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3582) The following question deals with your relationship with your father when you were a teenager. Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close6715.9
2) Pretty close20047.4
3) Not very close15135.8
8) Don't know40.9
Missing1611
Total422100.0
3583) The following statements refer to living at home with your family as a teenager. For each statement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. It was pleasant living at home with my parents and family. (TRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12529.3
2) Agree22151.9
3) Disagree5713.4
4) Strongly disagree235.4
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3584) I felt uncomfortable living at home. (TRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree204.7
2) Agree7417.4
3) Disagree19545.8
4) Strongly disagree13732.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3585) There were too many arguments when living at home. (TRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree276.3
2) Agree10524.6
3) Disagree18343.0
4) Strongly disagree11025.8
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3586) I felt accepted at home. (TRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15937.3
2) Agree21149.5
3) Disagree399.2
4) Strongly disagree153.5
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3587) Now I would like to ask some questions about your current relationships with your parents. How well do you feel that your mother understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (PRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal24559.0
2) Somewhat13632.8
3) Very little338.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1618
Total415100.0
3588) How much do you trust your mother? A great deal, somewhat, or very little? (PRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal34282.6
2) Somewhat5613.5
3) Very little133.1
8) Don't know30.7
Missing1619
Total414100.0
3589) How much respect do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (PRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal30974.6
2) Some8620.8
3) Very little184.3
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1619
Total414100.0
3590) How much fairness does your mother show you? A great deal, some, or very little? (PRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal31475.8
2) Some7818.8
3) Very little184.3
8) Don't know41.0
Missing1619
Total414100.0
3591) How much affection do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (PRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal27766.9
2) Some9923.9
3) Very little378.9
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1619
Total414100.0
3592) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (PRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close26263.1
2) Somewhat close12329.6
3) Not very close286.7
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1618
Total415100.0
3593) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (MRE197O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3446,337.0776,113.40
3594) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (MRE297O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total36012.40112.65
3595) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your father. How well do you feel that your father understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (FRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal19450.0
2) Somewhat14437.1
3) Very little4912.6
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3596) How much do you trust your father? A great deal, somewhat, or very little? (FRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal31480.9
2) Somewhat5313.7
3) Very little215.4
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3597) How much respect do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (FRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal28372.9
2) Some8020.6
3) Very little225.7
8) Don't know30.8
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3598) How much fairness do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (FRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal28473.2
2) Some8120.9
3) Very little225.7
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3599) How much affection do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (FRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal16442.3
2) Some15339.4
3) Very little7118.3
Missing1645
Total388100.0
3600) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (FRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close19650.4
2) Somewhat close14637.5
3) Not very close4712.1
Missing1644
Total389100.0
3601) How many miles away from you does your father live? (FRE797O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3269,731.1395,594.02
3602) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (FRE897O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total34895.40707.97
3603) The following questions ask about both of your natural or biological parents. How often do your parents involve you in their conflicts with one another? Would you say often, occasionally, seldom, or never? (NRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often225.8
2) Occasionally4812.6
3) Seldom10928.7
4) Never16543.4
5) No conflicts348.9
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1653
Total380100.0
3604) How often is it difficult to feel closer to one parent, without feeling less close to the other? Would you say often, occasionally, seldom or never? (NRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often246.3
2) Occasionally5013.2
3) Seldom8923.4
4) Never20854.7
8) Don't know92.4
Missing1653
Total380100.0
3605) How often do you feel that your parents are competing for your affection? (NRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Often41.1
2) Occasionally71.8
3) Seldom307.9
4) Never33788.7
8) Don't know20.5
Missing1653
Total380100.0
3606) Generally speaking, do your parents talk things over and act as a team in their relationship with you, or do they act separately? (NRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Team22458.9
2) Separate14237.4
3) Other92.4
8) Don't know41.1
9) Refused10.3
Missing1653
Total380100.0
3607) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your stepfather. How well do you feel that your stepfather understands you? (SFRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1328.9
2) Somewhat2351.1
3) Very little817.8
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3608) How much do you trust your stepfather? (SFRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal3168.9
2) Somewhat613.3
3) Very little715.6
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3609) How much respect do you receive from your stepfather? (SFRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal2453.3
2) Some1431.1
3) Very little613.3
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3610) How much fairness does your stepfather show you? A great deal, some, or very little? (SFRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal2657.8
2) Some1226.7
3) Very little613.3
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3611) How much affection do you receive from your stepfather? (SFRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1226.7
2) Some1840.0
3) Very little1431.1
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3612) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepfather? Would you say that you are close, somewhat close, or not very close? (SFRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close1124.4
2) Somewhat close1840.0
3) Not very close1635.6
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3613) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your stepmother. How well do you feel that your stepmother understands you? (SMRE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal818.6
2) Somewhat1637.2
3) Very little1841.9
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3614) How much do you trust your stepmother? (SMRE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1637.2
2) Some1125.6
3) Very little1432.6
8) Don't know24.7
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3615) How much respect do you receive from your stepmother? (SMRE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1739.5
2) Some1432.6
3) Very little1125.6
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3616) How much fairness does your stepmother show you? A great deal, some, or very little? (SMRE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1637.2
2) Some1637.2
3) Very little1023.3
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3617) How much affection do you receive from your stepmother? (SMRE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal511.6
2) Some1944.2
3) Very little1841.9
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3618) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepmother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (SMRE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close49.3
2) Somewhat close1432.6
3) Not very close2455.8
8) Don't know12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
3619) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your parents? Help with transportation? (SUP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7123.2
5) No23576.8
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3620) Help with repairs to home or car? (SUP297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7323.9
5) No23376.1
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3621) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (SUP397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7323.9
5) No23175.5
8) Don't know20.7
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3622) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (SUP497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26085.0
5) No4615.0
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3623) Help with childcare? (SUP597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8561.2
5) No5338.1
9) Refused10.7
Missing1894
Total139100.0
3624) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your parents? (SUP697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14948.7
5) No15651.0
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3625) Overall would you say you have received a great deal of help from your parents, some help, or very little help? (SUP797O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help21469.9
2) Some help7323.9
3) Very little help196.2
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3626) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with transportation? (HEL197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9531.0
5) No21169.0
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3627) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with repairs to home or car? (HEL297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8527.8
5) No22172.2
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3628) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HEL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13243.1
5) No17456.9
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3629) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HEL497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24580.1
5) No6119.9
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3630) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your parents? (HEL597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3411.1
5) No27288.9
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3631) Overall, would you say you have given your parents a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (HEL697O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help7223.5
2) Some help18058.8
3) Very little help5417.6
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3632) Would you say obligations to your parents take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (HEL797O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot62.0
2) Quite a bit3812.4
3) Little11336.9
4) Hardly any14748.0
8) Don't know10.3
9) Refused10.3
Missing1727
Total306100.0
3633) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with transportation? (RSUP197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1513.9
5) No9386.1
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3634) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with repairs to home or car? (RSUP297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87.4
5) No10092.6
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3635) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RSUP397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2119.4
5) No8780.6
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3636) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RSUP497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7670.4
5) No3229.6
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3637) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with childcare? (RSUP597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2038.5
5) No3159.6
9) Refused11.9
Missing1981
Total52100.0
3638) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your mother? (RSUP697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4037.0
5) No6863.0
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3639) Overall would you say you have received a great deal of help from your mother, some help, or very little help? (RSUP797O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help5651.9
2) Some help2119.4
3) Very little help3027.8
8) Don't know10.9
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3640) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Help with transportation? (MHEL197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3330.6
5) No7569.4
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3641) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Help with repairs to home or car. (MHEL297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3027.8
5) No7872.2
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3642) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (MHEL397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4541.7
5) No6358.3
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3643) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (MHEL497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8982.4
5) No1917.6
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3644) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your mother? (MHEL597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1413.0
5) No9487.0
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3645) Overall would you say you have given your mother a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (MHEL697O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help2926.9
2) Some help5046.3
3) Very little help2926.9
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3646) Would you say obligations to your mother take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (MHEL797O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot54.6
2) Quite a bit65.6
3) Little4138.0
4) Hardly any5651.9
Missing1925
Total108100.0
3647) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with transportation? (RSU197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1113.1
5) No7285.7
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3648) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with repairs to home or car? (RSU297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56.0
5) No7892.9
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3649) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RSU397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78.3
5) No7690.5
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3650) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RSU497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4452.4
5) No3845.2
8) Don't know22.4
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3651) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with childcare? (RSU597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1026.3
5) No2668.4
8) Don't know12.6
9) Refused12.6
Missing1995
Total38100.0
3652) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your father? (RSU697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2125.0
5) No6273.8
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3653) Overall would you say you have received a great deal of help from your father, some help, or very little help? (RSU797O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help1922.6
2) Some help2631.0
3) Very little help3845.2
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3654) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with transportation? (FHE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67.1
5) No7791.7
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3655) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with repairs to home or car? (FHE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33.6
5) No8095.2
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3656) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (FHE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1011.9
5) No7285.7
8) Don't know22.4
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3657) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (FHE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3946.4
5) No4250.0
8) Don't know33.6
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3658) During the previous year, have you given a loaned $200 or more to your father? (FHE597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56.0
5) No7791.7
8) Don't know22.4
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3659) Overall would you say you have given your father a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (FHE697O)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help67.1
2) Some help2529.8
3) Very little help5160.7
8) Don't know22.4
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3660) Would you say obligations to your father take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (FHE797O)
 TOTAL%
2) Quite a bit22.4
3) Little2023.8
4) Hardly any6172.6
8) Don't know11.2
Missing1949
Total84100.0
3661) Now I would like to ask a question about your parents' marriage in 1980. Think back to the year 1980 when you were about [age] years old. Taking all things together, how would you describe your parents' marriage then? Would you say it was very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (MARPA97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy15035.2
2) Pretty happy18944.4
3) Not too happy7317.1
8) Don't know143.3
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3662) Now I would like to ask some questions about your parents' current marriage. Taking all things together, how would you describe your parents' marriage now? Would you say it is very happy, pretty happy, or not to too happy? (CUMA197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy17950.4
2) Pretty happy15042.3
3) Not too happy205.6
8) Don't know61.7
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3663) Compared to other marriages you know about, do you think your parents' marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CUMA297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most19254.1
2) About the same as most13036.6
3) Not as good as most287.9
8) Don't know51.4
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3664) Comparing their marriage to three years ago, is your parents' marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CUMA397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better14139.7
2) Staying the same19454.6
3) Getting worse113.1
8) Don't know92.5
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3665) Would you say your parents' feelings of love are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (CUMA497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong14841.7
2) Very strong12134.1
3) Pretty strong6618.6
4) Not too strong102.8
8) Don't know102.8
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3666) Have you ever thought that your parents' marriage might be in trouble? (CUMA597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15343.1
5) No20156.6
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3667) Do you feel this way now? (CUMA697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes127.8
5) No13386.9
8) Don't know85.2
Missing1880
Total153100.0
3668) To the best of your knowledge, has either parent ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (CUMA797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6117.2
5) No28981.4
8) Don't know51.4
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3669) Have they done so within the last three years? (CUMA897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1423.0
5) No4268.9
8) Don't know58.2
Missing1972
Total61100.0
3670) Did you ever feel that it would be better if your parents were to divorce? (CUMA997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5816.3
5) No29482.8
8) Don't know30.8
Missing1678
Total355100.0
3671) Do you have any brothers or sisters who have gotten a divorce or permanent separation or are in the process of doing so? (SIBDI97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11326.5
5) No31273.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3672) Did your spouse's parents ever divorce or separate permanently? (SPDIV97O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7731.6
5) No16768.4
Missing1789
Total244100.0
3673) Now I would like to ask some questions about religion. What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELI197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant21650.7
2) Catholic11326.5
3) Jewish112.6
4) No religion5112.0
5) Other--specify348.0
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3674) What specific denomination is that, if any? (RELI297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist5625.9
2) Congregationalist20.9
3) Episcopalian104.6
4) Lutheran3114.4
5) Methodist3918.1
6) Presbyterian83.7
7) Unitarian10.5
8) United Church of Christ31.4
9) Other -- specify5826.9
98) Don't know83.7
Missing1817
Total216100.0
3675) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (RELI397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much8119.0
2) Quite a bit7617.8
3) Some13932.6
4) A little6615.5
5) Not at all6314.8
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3676) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly12529.3
2) Once a month7016.4
3) Less than monthly9121.4
4) Never14032.9
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3677) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly less than monthly, or never? (RELI597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily20.5
2) Weekly317.3
3) Monthly5713.4
4) Less than monthly11326.5
5) Never22252.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3678) How often do you and your spouse attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELI697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly8630.0
2) Once a month4114.3
3) Less than monthly6422.3
4) Never9633.4
Missing1746
Total287100.0
3679) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI797O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily15736.9
2) Weekly11827.7
3) Monthly358.2
4) Less than monthly4711.0
5) Never6816.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
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3680) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI897O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily184.2
2) Weekly255.9
3) Monthly255.9
4) Less than monthly6014.1
5) Never29870.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3681) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELI997O)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily409.4
2) Weekly7116.7
3) Monthly4510.6
4) Less than monthly11126.1
5) Never15937.3
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3682) How religious would you say you are compared to your spouse/partner? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (COMR197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious175.9
2) More religious4214.6
3) About the same15554.0
4) Less religious4917.1
5) Much less religious248.4
Missing1746
Total287100.0
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3683) Now I want to ask you about your relationships with relatives who don't live with you, such as brothers, sisters, grandparents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. (Do not refer to your parents in answering these questions.) Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (FAM197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36485.4
5) No6214.6
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3684) How many would that be? (FAM297O)
 TOTAL%
1) 15615.4
2) 27219.8
3) 35515.1
4) 4328.8
5) 5246.6
6) 6328.8
7) 7133.6
8) 8123.3
9) 910.3
10) 10256.9
11) 1120.5
12) 12133.6
13) 1320.5
15) 15102.7
16) 1610.3
20) 2082.2
25) 2510.3
30) 3020.5
50) 5020.5
98) Don't know10.3
Missing1669
Total364100.0
3685) How many of these live within an hour's drive of you? (FAM397O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3642.814.18
3686) How many of these relatives do you regularly get a letter from or talk with at least once a month or more? (FAM497O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3643.783.46
3687) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (FAM597O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3643.834.50
3688) Would you say obligations to your relatives take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (FAM697O)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot41.1
2) Quite a bit3910.7
3) Little13136.0
4) Hardly any18951.9
9) Refused10.3
Missing1669
Total364100.0
3689) Now I want to ask about your friends. Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (FRIE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39492.5
5) No327.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3690) How many very close friends would that be? (FRIE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) 14110.4
2) 29524.1
3) 38722.1
4) 46316.0
5) 5399.9
6) 6287.1
7) 782.0
8) 8112.8
9) 910.3
10) 10102.5
11) 1110.3
12) 1251.3
14) 1410.3
15) 1520.5
25) 2510.3
98) Don't know10.3
Missing1639
Total394100.0
3691) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (FRIE397O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3942.722.24
3692) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk with about problems you may have in your family? (FRIE497O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3943.202.53
3693) Some people feel they have very strong roots in their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (COMM197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached9722.8
2) Somewhat attached14333.6
3) A little attached9422.1
4) Not attached9221.6
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3694) 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? (COMM297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20748.6
5) No21951.4
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3695) How many do you belong to? (COMM397O)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.5
1) 110450.2
2) 26129.5
3) 32612.6
4) 494.3
5) 531.4
6) 610.5
15) 1510.5
9998) Don't know10.5
Missing1826
Total207100.0
3696) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (COMM497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved163.8
2) Somewhat involved5112.0
3) Slightly involved9622.5
4) Not involved at all26361.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3697) Are you currently attending a college, university, or other post-secondary school? (COMM597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6314.8
5) No36385.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3698) Now I would like to ask some questions about your work. Last week, were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WORK197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time33077.3
2) Working part-time358.2
3) With a job but not a40.9
4) Unemployed81.9
6) In school153.5
7) Keeping house286.6
8) Other -- specify71.6
Missing1606
Total427100.0
3699) What kind of work do you normally do? [Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.] (WORK297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers12132.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors4512.2
3) Clerical and kindred workers7019.0
4) Sales workers308.2
5) Craftsmen and foremen5013.6
6) Operatives143.8
7) Non-farm laborers41.1
9) Service workers267.1
11) Military61.6
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)20.5
Missing1665
Total368100.0
3700) Respondent's socioeconomic index status (WORK397O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total36852.0819.71
3701) Does your spouse/partner have a job? (WORK497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24585.4
5) No4214.6
Missing1746
Total287100.0
3702) What is his/her current job? (WORK597O)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers5221.6
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors3112.9
3) Clerical and kindred workers3514.5
4) Sales workers3112.9
5) Craftsmen and foremen3514.5
6) Operatives114.6
7) Non-farm laborers72.9
9) Service workers3213.3
11) Military52.1
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)20.8
Missing1792
Total241100.0
3703) Spouse/partner's socioeconomic index status 1997 (WORK697O)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total24146.3121.00
3704) Now I would like to ask your some questions about your current economic situation. Is it very stable, so that you always feel confident about knowing where next month's income will come from, pretty stable, or not too stable? (ECON197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very stable20247.4
2) Pretty stable18543.4
3) Not too stable368.5
4) Don't know20.5
9) Refused10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3705) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (ECON297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often40.9
2) Often92.1
3) Occasionally6114.3
4) Never35182.4
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3706) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (CON397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often112.6
2) Often184.2
3) Occasionally9021.1
4) Never30772.1
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3707) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your family should have? (ECON497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often102.3
2) Often122.8
3) Occasionally4410.3
4) Never35984.3
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3708) Was your personal earned income in 1996 $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (ECON597O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more26662.6
2) Less than $20,00015235.8
8) Don't know61.4
9) Refused10.2
Missing1608
Total425100.0
3709) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your personal earned income in 1996, please stop me. (ECON697O)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,000358.5
2) $5,000-$9,999297.0
3) $10,000-$14,999317.5
4) $15,000-$19,9995012.1
5) 55814.1
6) 66315.3
7) 77217.5
8) 8286.8
9) 9204.9
10) 10204.9
51) 5110.2
61) 6110.2
98) Don't know10.2
99) Refused30.7
Missing1621
Total412100.0
3710) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your personal earned income in 1996, please stop me. (ECON797O)
 TOTAL%
1) 1348.3
2) 2297.0
3) 3317.5
4) 45012.1
5) $20,000-$24,9995814.1
6) $25,000-$29,9996315.3
7) $30,000-$39,9997317.7
8) $40,000-$49,999286.8
9) $50,000-$59,999204.9
10) $60,000 or more204.9
51) 5110.2
61) 6110.2
98) Don't know10.2
99) Refused30.7
Missing1621
Total412100.0
3711) What about your spouse/partner's personal earned income in 1996? Was it $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (ECON897O)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more18564.7
2) Less than $20,0009432.9
8) Don't know62.1
9) Refused10.3
Missing1747
Total286100.0
3712) I am going to mention a number of income categories. When I mention the category which describes your spouse/partner's earned income in 1996, please stop me. (ECON1097)
 TOTAL%
1) 13010.8
2) 2196.8
3) 3176.1
4) 4269.3
5) $20,000-$24,9994415.8
6) $25,000-$29,9993111.1
7) $30,000-$39,9995017.9
8) $40,000-$49,999259.0
9) $50,000-$59,999145.0
10) $60,000 or more196.8
65) 6510.4
75) 7510.4
98) Don't know10.4
99) Refused10.4
Missing1754
Total279100.0
3713) Have you received benefits from any public assistance program-for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since the fall of 1996? (ECON1197)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes245.6
5) No40194.1
8) Don't know10.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3714) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (ECON1297)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better29068.1
2) Staying the same9422.1
3) Getting worse378.7
8) Don't know51.2
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3715) Have you moved to another residence since [month] of 1992, when we last interviewed you? (MOVE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31373.8
5) No11126.2
Missing1609
Total424100.0
3716) How many times have you moved? (MOVE297O)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.3
1) 111536.6
2) 28426.8
3) 35818.5
4) 4288.9
5) 5175.4
6) 620.6
7) 741.3
8) 810.3
9) 910.3
10) 1010.3
35) 3510.3
98) Don't know10.3
Missing1719
Total314100.0
3717) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1992? (MOVE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11336.1
5) No20063.9
Missing1720
Total313100.0
3718) Is your residence of the same quality as the one in which you lived in 1992, worse quality, or better quality? (MOVE497O)
 TOTAL%
1) Same quality8125.8
2) Worse quality258.0
3) Better quality20765.9
8) Don't know10.3
Missing1719
Total314100.0
3719) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (LIVE197O)
 TOTAL%
1) Town or city27186.3
2) Farm41.3
3) Open country, non-farm3912.4
Missing1719
Total314100.0
3720) What type of housing do you live in? (LIVE297O)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling18458.4
2) Duplex154.8
3) Townhouse, rowhouse319.8
4) Apartment6420.3
5) Mobile home123.8
6) Other--specify92.9
Missing1718
Total315100.0
3721) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (LIVE397O)
 TOTAL%
1) Own9622.5
2) Buying11527.0
3) Renting16137.8
4) Other--specify5412.7
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3722) 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? (SPKFREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Spoke freely426100.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3723) TURN TO THE CONTACT PERSON SHEET STAPLED TO THE COVERSHEET: READ THE PARAGRAPH TO RESPONDENT STARTING WITH: This interview is part of a long range study of the relationships between people's work and their marriages...RECORD CHANGES TO R'S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS AND GET NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO MIGHT KNOW WHERE R WILL BE: ENTER WHETHER NAME, ADDRESS, AND REFERENCE INFORMATION RECEIVED: (SRECRESP)
 TOTAL%
1) Name & full address received42499.5
3) Received name only20.5
Missing1607
Total426100.0
3724) That completes the interview. I want to thank you so much for the time you have spent answering these questions. You and your [fill PREL] are part of a very important study of families. No other study to date has collected so much information about families over such a long period of time, and your participation has made it possible. There is a lot of interest in families today, and the research to which you have contributed adds a lot of information to people's knowledge about trends and changes in family life. Your help is greatly appreciated!! NUMBER OF TRACKING REFERENCES RECEIVED: (THANKRES)
 TOTAL%
1) One16138.0
2) Two10725.2
3) Three or more11126.2
4) None4510.6
Missing1609
Total424100.0
3725) 1997 old offspring family income -- $65,000+ (FMINC50A)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total41626,701.2216,382.01
3726) 1997 old offspring family income -- $105,000+ (FMINC50B)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total41626,701.2216,382.01
3727) 1997 old offspring wife's income -- $65,000+ (OLDWIFE1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total230110.41280.73
3728) 1997 old offspring wife's income -- $105,000+ (OLDWIFE2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total231110.36280.12
3729) 1997 old offspring marital instability scale (LOGRM150)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total840.750.28
3730) 1997 old offspring marital happiness scale (MARHAP50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total23628.963.81
3731) 1997 old offspring marital problems scale (MARPRB50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2413.102.55
3732) 1997 old offspring marital interaction scale (INTRCT50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total24315.412.86
3733) 1997 old offspring marital disagreements scale (DISGR50F)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2422.592.10
3734) 1997 old offspring sex roles scales (SEXROL50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total42614.622.93
3735) 1997 old offspring partner happiness scale (PRTHAP50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4229.253.41
3736) 1997 old offspring partner problems scale (PRTPRB50)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total403.352.69
3737) 1997 old offspring partner interaction scale (INTRCT5P)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4215.953.12
3738) 1997 old offspring partner disagreements scale (DIS5OPR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total432.812.21
3739) 1997 new offspring interviewer number (INTVWR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total220357.88164.94
3740) Are you currently living with your [parent], [NAME]? (RESPR97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, lives with8940.5
5) No, lives away from13159.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3741) Code respondent's sex (RESSEXN)
 TOTAL%
1) Male12054.5
2) Female10045.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3742) Are you never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (RESPMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married15771.4
2) Married5324.1
3) Divorced94.1
5) Separated10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3743) What was your age on your last birthday? (RESPAGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total22023.445.21
3744) What is the highest educational degree that you have attained? (RESDEG)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than a high school83.6
2) High school diploma15972.3
3) Associate degree167.3
4) Any professional certification20.9
5) Bachelor's degree2812.7
6) Master's degree73.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3745) Overall, how many years of schooling have you completed? (RESSCHO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total22013.982.11
3746) Now I would like to know who lives with you and a little about each person. In addition to you, is there anyone else living in you household? (OTH197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11184.1
5) No2115.9
Missing1901
Total132100.0
3747) Is [person 2] male or female? (SEX197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male5549.5
2) Female5650.5
Missing1922
Total111100.0
3748) How is [person 2] related to you? (REL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent5145.9
2) Child of respondent43.6
4) Mother of respondent21.8
5) Father of respondent10.9
6) Step-parent of respondent10.9
7) Other relative65.4
8) Partner/lover of respondent1816.2
9) Other non-relative2825.2
Missing1922
Total111100.0
3749) What was [person 2]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE197N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total11128.1614.42
3750) Is [person 2] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARI197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married9689.7
2) Married21.9
3) Divorced76.5
4) Widowed10.9
6) Married, living apart10.9
Missing1926
Total107100.0
3751) How many years of schooling has [person 2] completed? (SCH197N)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.9
6) 610.9
7) 710.9
10) 1032.8
11) 1132.8
12) 123027.5
13) 131311.9
14) 141311.9
15) 1587.3
16) 162321.1
17) 1754.6
18) 1843.7
22) 2210.9
23) 2310.9
88) Don't know21.8
Missing1924
Total109100.0
3752) In addition to you and [person 2], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6255.9
5) No4944.1
Missing1922
Total111100.0
3753) Is [person 3] male or female? (SEX297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male3150.0
2) Female3150.0
Missing1971
Total62100.0
3754) How is [person 3] related to you? (REL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent11.6
2) Child of respondent3251.6
3) Stepchild of respondent46.5
4) Mother of respondent11.6
7) Other relative46.5
8) Partner/lover of respondent11.6
9) Other non-relative1930.6
Missing1971
Total62100.0
3755) What was [person 3]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6216.2719.93
3756) Is [person 3] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARI297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married2074.1
2) Married414.8
3) Divorced27.4
8) Don't know13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
3757) How many years of schooling has [person 3] completed? (SCH297N)
 TOTAL%
0) 049.1
1) 124.5
2) 236.8
3) 336.8
4) 436.8
5) 524.5
7) 712.3
9) 912.3
10) 1012.3
12) 12818.2
13) 13613.6
15) 15613.6
16) 1636.8
88) Don't know12.3
Missing1989
Total44100.0
3758) In addition to you, [person 2], and [person 3] is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2946.8
5) No3353.2
Missing1971
Total62100.0
3759) Is [person 4] male or female (SEX397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male1862.1
2) Female1137.9
Missing2004
Total29100.0
3760) What was [person 4]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE397N)
 TOTAL%
0) 013.4
1) 1310.3
2) 226.9
4) 426.9
5) 513.4
7) 7310.3
8) 8310.3
18) 1813.4
19) 1913.4
20) 2013.4
21) 2126.9
23) 2313.4
26) 2613.4
31) 3113.4
47) 4713.4
50) 5013.4
52) 5213.4
76) 7613.4
98) Don't know26.9
Missing2004
Total29100.0
3761) How is [person 4] related to you? (REL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Spouse of respondent13.4
2) Child of respondent1448.3
3) Stepchild of respondent13.4
5) Father of respondent13.4
7) Other relative26.9
8) Partner/lover of respondent13.4
9) Other non-relative931.0
Missing2004
Total29100.0
3762) Is [person 4] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARI397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never Married964.3
2) Married428.6
3) Divorced17.1
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3763) How many years of schooling has [person 4] completed? (SCH397N)
 TOTAL%
0) 0931.0
1) 113.4
2) 226.9
3) 3310.3
12) 12724.1
13) 1313.4
14) 1413.4
15) 1513.4
16) 16310.3
88) Don't know13.4
Missing2004
Total29100.0
3764) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], and [person 4], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1448.3
5) No1551.7
Missing2004
Total29100.0
3765) Is [person 5] male or female? (SEX497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male964.3
2) Female535.7
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3766) What was [person 5]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE497N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1422.5022.37
3767) How is [person 5] related to you? (REL497N)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent642.9
4) Mother of respondent17.1
7) Other relative214.3
9) Other non-relative535.7
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3768) Is [person 5] never married, married, divorced, widowed, or separated? (MARI497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married562.5
2) Married225.0
4) Widowed112.5
Missing2025
Total8100.0
3769) How many years of schooling has [person 5] completed? (SCH497N)
 TOTAL%
1) 1218.2
5) 519.1
12) 12218.2
13) 13218.2
15) 1519.1
16) 16218.2
88) Don't know19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
3770) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], and [person 5], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes642.9
5) No857.1
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3771) Is this person male or female? (SEX597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male583.3
2) Female116.7
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3772) What was [person 6]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE597N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total617.337.29
3773) How is [person 6] related to you? (REL597N)
 TOTAL%
2) Child of respondent116.7
7) Other relative116.7
9) Other non-relative466.7
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3774) Is [person 6] never married, married, divorced, widowed or separated? (MARI597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never married6100.0
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3775) How many years of schooling has [person 6] completed? (SCH597N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total514.002.74
3776) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], [person 5], and [person 6], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116.7
5) No583.3
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3777) Is [person 7] male or female? (SEX797N)
 TOTAL%
2) Female1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3778) What was [person 7]'s age on [his/her] last birthday? (AGE797N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total113.000.00
3779) How is [person 7] related to you? (REL797N)
 TOTAL%
9) Other non-relative1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3780) How many years of schooling has [person 7] completed? (SCH797N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17.000.00
3781) In addition to you, [person 2], [person 3], [person 4], [person 5], [person 6], and [person 7], is there anyone else living in your household? (OTH897N)
 TOTAL%
5) No1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3782) Have you ever lived on your own, away from your parents' household, for a period of four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (OWN197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5056.2
5) No3943.8
Missing1944
Total89100.0
3783) How old were you the first time you left home to be on your own for four months or more? Include times you were away in school or in the armed forces. (OWN297N)
 TOTAL%
10) 1010.6
13) 1310.6
15) 1510.6
16) 1642.2
17) 172815.5
18) 189854.1
19) 192815.5
20) 2073.9
21) 2142.2
22) 2210.6
23) 2321.1
26) 2610.6
27) 2721.1
29) 2910.6
99) Refused21.1
Missing1852
Total181100.0
3784) Why did you leave home at that time? (OWN397N)
 TOTAL%
1) To get married84.4
2) To live with a partner63.3
3) To move into own house2111.6
4) To attend school10960.2
5) To join the armed forces73.9
6) To find a job in another town/state52.8
7) To travel42.2
8) Conflict/didn't get137.2
9) Other – specify63.3
99) Refused21.1
Missing1852
Total181100.0
3785) Did you ever move back home with a parent for four months or more, other than for school vacations? (MOV197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4635.1
5) No8363.4
9) Refused21.5
Missing1902
Total131100.0
3786) Why did you move back home with a parent (at that time)? (MOV297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Could not afford to817.4
2) Divorced/separated36.5
3) Relationship with parent24.3
4) Problems with roommate12.2
5) Finished or left school1123.9
6) Returned from armed forces24.3
8) Other - specify1941.3
Missing1987
Total46100.0
3787) Why did you leave home most recently? (MOV397N)
 TOTAL%
1) To get married1430.4
2) To live with a partner36.5
3) To move into own house1430.4
4) To attend school817.4
5) To join the armed forces12.2
6) To find a job in another city36.5
7) To travel12.2
8) Don't know24.3
Missing1987
Total46100.0
3788) Altogether, counting children who live with you and children who don't, how many children have you had? (CHI197N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2200.350.78
3789) How old were you when you had your first child? (CHIL297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4522.914.40
3790) ASK IF RESPONDENT HAS CHILDREN: Do you plan to have any more children someday? ASK IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT HAVE ANY CHILDREN: Do you plan to have children someday? (CHI397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16775.9
5) No3114.1
8) Don't know2210.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3791) At what age did you first begin to date? (DATE97N)
 TOTAL%
0) 010.5
9) 910.5
10) 1031.4
11) 1120.9
12) 1294.1
13) 13156.8
14) 143214.5
15) 155123.2
16) 167031.8
17) 17177.7
18) 18135.9
19) 1910.5
20) 2010.5
22) 2210.5
23) 2310.5
98) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3792) How many times have you been married? (MAR197N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2200.320.54
3793) How old were you the first time you married? (MAR297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6322.333.69
3794) Is this marriage still intact? (MAR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4876.2
5) No1523.8
Missing1970
Total63100.0
3795) How did this marriage end? (MAR497N)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce1493.3
3) Permanent separation16.7
Missing2018
Total15100.0
3796) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MAR597N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1524.534.10
3797) Did you marry a second time? (MAR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6100.0
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3798) How old were you the second time you married? (MAR797N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total623.501.38
3799) Is this marriage still intact? (MAR897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes466.7
5) No233.3
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3800) How did this marriage end? (MAR997N)
 TOTAL%
2) Divorce2100.0
Missing2031
Total2100.0
3801) How old were you when the marriage ended? (MAR1097N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total229.503.54
3802) Did you marry a third time? (MAR1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3803) How old were you the third time you married? (MAR1297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total130.000.00
3804) Is this marriage still intact? (MAR1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
3805) Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Did you live with your [spouse] before you were married? (COH197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2750.9
5) No2649.1
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3806) Did you live with a different partner before your current marriage? (COH297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes815.1
5) No4584.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3807) You mentioned earlier that you are living with a partner. Did you live with a different girlfriend or boyfriend before your current relationship? (COH397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes630.0
5) No1365.0
9) Refused15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3808) Other than your current [spouse], how many different partners was that? (COH497N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total141.570.76
3809) Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together. Sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't. Have you ever lived with a girlfriend or boyfriend? (COH597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2315.6
5) No12383.7
8) Don't know10.7
Missing1886
Total147100.0
3810) How many did you live with? (COH697N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total231.390.66
3811) How old were you when you first lived with someone of the opposite sex? (COH797N)
 TOTAL%
2) 211.7
16) 1623.4
17) 17610.3
18) 181119.0
19) 19915.5
20) 20915.5
21) 21712.1
22) 2235.2
23) 2323.4
24) 2423.4
25) 2523.4
26) 2611.7
29) 2911.7
98) Don't know11.7
99) Refused11.7
Missing1975
Total58100.0
3812) In the last month, about how many times did you date or go out with someone? (DAT197N)
 TOTAL%
0) 02919.7
1) 1138.8
2) 21510.2
3) 385.4
4) 474.8
5) 5138.8
6) 632.0
7) 710.7
8) 885.4
9) 921.4
10) 1096.1
12) 1232.0
13) 1321.4
14) 1410.7
15) 1585.4
20) 2042.7
24) 2410.7
25) 2532.0
30) 30128.2
31) 3121.4
98) Don't know32.0
Missing1886
Total147100.0
3813) About how many different persons have you dated in the past twelve months? (DAT297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1472.472.30
3814) Would you prefer to date more often, less often, or about the same amount as you are now? (DAT397N)
 TOTAL%
1) More often4429.9
2) Less often74.8
3) About the same9363.3
8) Don't know32.0
Missing1886
Total147100.0
3815) Do you seem to have difficulty dating people with whom you feel you could develop a serious relationship? (DAT497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2919.7
5) No11779.6
8) Don't know10.7
Missing1886
Total147100.0
3816) Are you dating someone steadily now? (DAT597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7349.7
5) No7450.3
Missing1886
Total147100.0
3817) How long have you been dating this person? (DAT697N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7316.3316.00
3818) I am going to mention some different aspects of your relationship. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your friend? (RE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy5068.5
2) Pretty happy1926.0
3) Not too happy45.5
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3819) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (RE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy5474.0
2) Pretty happy1723.3
3) Not too happy22.7
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3820) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your friend agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RE397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy4156.2
2) Pretty happy2838.4
3) Not too happy45.5
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3821) With your friend as someone to do things with? (RE497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy5980.8
2) Pretty happy1115.1
3) Not too happy34.1
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3822) With your friend's faithfulness to you? (RE597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy6386.3
2) Pretty happy1013.7
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3823) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (RE697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most5068.5
2) About the same as most2331.5
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3824) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with the person you are dating? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (RE797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy5474.0
2) Pretty happy1723.3
3) Not too happy22.7
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3825) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (RE897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4460.3
5) No912.3
8) Don't know2027.4
Missing1960
Total73100.0
3826) Do you think that you will ever marry? (MARRI97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8991.8
5) No22.1
8) Don't know66.2
Missing1936
Total97100.0
3827) I am now going to read 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. (ROL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree5926.8
2) Agree10145.9
3) Disagree4118.6
4) Strongly disagree156.8
8) Don't know41.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3828) A husband should earn a larger salary than his wife. (ROL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree73.2
2) Agree3415.5
3) Disagree13360.5
4) Strongly disagree4319.5
8) Don't know31.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3829) It should not bother the husband if a wife's job sometimes requires her to be away from home overnight. (ROL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree5725.9
2) Agree14063.6
3) Disagree209.1
4) Strongly disagree10.5
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3830) If his wife works full-time, a husband should share equally in household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and washing. (ROL497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11853.6
2) Agree10045.5
4) Strongly disagree20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3831) If jobs are scarce, a woman whose husband can support her ought not have a job. (ROL597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree94.1
2) Agree8136.8
3) Disagree9744.1
4) Strongly disagree2611.8
8) Don't know73.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3832) A working mother can establish just as good a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (ROL697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4118.6
2) Agree11954.1
3) Disagree4620.9
4) Strongly disagree83.6
8) Don't know62.7
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3833) 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. (ROL797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree52.3
2) Agree3817.3
3) Disagree12355.9
4) Strongly disagree4821.8
8) Don't know62.7
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3834) Couples are able to get divorced too easily today. (ROL897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6730.5
2) Agree12757.7
3) Disagree2410.9
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3835) Its okay for people to get married thinking that, if it does not work out, they can always get a divorce. (ROL997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.9
2) Agree156.8
3) Disagree10346.8
4) Strongly disagree10045.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3836) The personal happiness of an individual is more important than putting up with a bad marriage. (ROL1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree3013.6
2) Agree11552.3
3) Disagree5022.7
4) Strongly disagree104.5
8) Don't know156.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3837) If one spouse becomes mentally or physically disabled, the other person should stay in the marriage regardless of their own happiness. (ROL1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2611.8
2) Agree11552.3
3) Disagree6328.6
4) Strongly disagree20.9
8) Don't know146.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3838) Marriage is for life, even if the couple is unhappy. (ROL1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree135.9
2) Agree5123.2
3) Disagree13159.5
4) Strongly disagree167.3
8) Don't know94.1
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3839) In a marriage where parents fight a lot, children are better off if their parents divorce or separate. (ROL1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree135.9
2) Agree11954.1
3) Disagree6027.3
4) Strongly disagree94.1
8) Don't know198.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3840) 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. Tell me whether you get a great deal of satisfaction, quite a bit of satisfaction, some, a little bit, or no satisfaction. How much satisfaction do you get from your neighborhood? (LIF197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction4620.9
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction5223.6
3) Some satisfaction7031.8
4) A little bit of satisfaction3415.5
5) No satisfaction156.8
8) Don't know31.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3841) How much satisfaction do you get from your job or career? (LIF297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction5223.6
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction7031.8
3) Some satisfaction4420.0
4) A little bit of satisfaction219.5
5) No satisfaction94.1
7) Not currently employed2410.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3842) How much satisfaction do you get from your house or apartment? (LIF397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction8940.5
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction6730.5
3) Some satisfaction4118.6
4) A little bit of satisfaction135.9
5) No satisfaction94.1
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3843) How much satisfaction do you get from your friends? (LIF497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction12054.5
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction6830.9
3) Some satisfaction2310.5
4) A little bit of satisfaction83.6
5) No satisfaction10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3844) How much satisfaction do you get from your hobbies or leisure activities? (LIF597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction12054.5
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction6630.0
3) Some satisfaction2310.5
4) A little bit of satisfaction73.2
5) No satisfaction31.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3845) How much satisfaction do you get from your marriage? (LIF697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction4075.5
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction1222.6
4) A little bit of satisfaction11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3846) How much satisfaction do you get from your children? (LIF797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction4191.1
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction36.7
3) Some satisfaction12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
3847) How much satisfaction do you get from your family? (LIF897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction12556.8
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction6529.5
3) Some satisfaction2812.7
4) A little bit of satisfaction20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3848) How much satisfaction do you get from your finances? (LIF997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal of satisfaction167.3
2) Quite a bit of satisfaction6027.3
3) Some satisfaction9241.8
4) A little bit of satisfaction3214.5
5) No satisfaction209.1
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3849) Taking all things together, how would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (LIF1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9844.5
2) Pretty happy11853.6
3) Not too happy20.9
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3850) Now I have some questions about your health. In general, would you say your own health is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent10547.7
2) Good10447.3
3) Fair104.5
4) Poor10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3851) In the last three years, were there ever times when you were extremely unhappy, nervous, irritable, or depressed? (HEL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12858.2
5) No9141.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3852) Have you felt that way recently? (HEL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4434.4
5) No8465.6
Missing1905
Total128100.0
3853) How often in the last year were you bothered by acid or sour stomach? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often2812.7
2) Sometimes8538.6
3) Never10748.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3854) How often in the last year were you troubled with headaches or pains in the head? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often3616.4
2) Sometimes12456.4
3) Never6027.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3855) How often have you been bothered by breaking out in "cold sweats"? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often10.5
2) Sometimes2611.8
3) Never19387.7
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3856) How often in the last year have you been bothered with nervousness, where you were irritable, fidgety, or tense? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often2611.8
2) Sometimes11050.0
3) Never8438.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3857) How often would you say you felt rather isolated or alone, somewhat apart from others, even among friends? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often156.8
2) Sometimes11853.6
3) Never8639.1
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3858) 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? Would you say often, sometimes, or never? (HEL997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often156.8
2) Sometimes11552.3
3) Never8940.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3859) How often in the last year have you found yourself wondering if anything is worthwhile anymore? Would you say often sometimes, or never? (HEL1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often62.7
2) Sometimes5826.4
3) Never15670.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3860) 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? (HEL1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good spirits5926.8
2) Good spirits15470.0
3) Low spirits62.7
4) Very low spirits10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3861) I am going to read several statements. After each statement, I would like you to tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. (HEL1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10346.8
2) Agree11552.3
3) Disagree20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3862) I feel that I do not have much to be proud of. (HEL1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.9
2) Agree62.7
3) Disagree10949.5
4) Strongly disagree10346.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3863) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (HEL1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6730.5
2) Agree13963.2
3) Disagree125.5
4) Strongly disagree10.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3864) I certainly feel useless at times. (HEL1597N)
 TOTAL%
2) Agree3917.7
3) Disagree12054.5
4) Strongly disagree5926.8
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3865) I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. (HEL1697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9040.9
2) Agree12858.2
4) Strongly disagree10.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3866) All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. (HEL1797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20.9
2) Agree31.4
3) Disagree9844.5
4) Strongly disagree11753.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3867) Now I am going to read some statements about trusting others. For each statement, I'd like you to tell me how often you feel this way: a lot, quite a bit, a little, hardly at all, or never. I am comfortable depending on others. Would you say you feel this way . . . (TRU197N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot2913.2
2) Quite a bit7534.1
3) A little6730.5
4) Hardly at all3817.3
5) Never104.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3868) People are never there when you need them. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU297N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot62.7
2) Quite a bit41.8
3) A little5625.5
4) Hardly at all10748.6
5) Never4721.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3869) I find it difficult to trust others completely. (TRU397N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot219.5
2) Quite a bit2913.2
3) A little6228.2
4) Hardly at all6730.5
5) Never4118.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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3870) I find it difficult to trust intimate partners completely. (TRU497N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot219.5
2) Quite a bit156.8
3) A little3013.6
4) Hardly at all6730.5
5) Never8337.7
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused31.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3871) Intimate partners are never there when you need them. Do you feel this way . . . (TRU597N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot62.7
2) Quite a bit62.7
3) A little3315.0
4) Hardly at all7232.7
5) Never9945.0
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused31.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3872) I can depend on intimate partners to be there when I need them. (TRU697N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot62.7
2) Quite a bit125.5
3) A little3013.6
4) Hardly at all7031.8
5) Never9744.1
8) Don't know20.9
9) Refused31.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
3873) I am going to mention some things couples sometimes do together. For each one, I would like you to tell me if you and your [spouse] almost always, usually, occasionally, or never do this together. How often do you eat you main meal together? (TOGE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always713.2
2) Usually1120.8
3) Occasionally1120.8
4) Never2445.3
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3874) How often do you go shopping together? Would you say . . . (TOGE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always815.1
2) Usually1528.3
3) Occasionally1935.8
4) Never1120.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3875) How often do you visit friends together? (TOGE397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always47.5
2) Usually1426.4
3) Occasionally1630.2
4) Never1935.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3876) How often do you work together on projects around the house? (TOGE497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always47.5
2) Usually1935.8
3) Occasionally1834.0
4) Never1222.6
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3877) When you go out --- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (TOGE597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always59.4
2) Usually1324.5
3) Occasionally59.4
4) Never3056.6
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3878) How often do you disagree with your [spouse]? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (DIS197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never11.9
2) Rarely1630.2
3) Sometimes2852.8
4) Often47.5
5) Very often47.5
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3879) 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? (TAS197N)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it35.7
2) Most of it1426.4
3) About half of it2649.1
4) Less than half1018.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3880) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (TAS297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair3769.8
2) Do more than fair share1324.5
3) Other - specify35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3881) What about your [spouse], does [he/she] think the current arrangement is fair or that [he/she] is doing more than [his/her] share? (TAS397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair4686.8
2) Do more than fair share47.5
3) Other - specify23.8
8) Don't know11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3882) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (TAS497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2343.4
5) No3056.6
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3883) 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? (TAS597N)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it26.3
2) Most of it1340.6
3) About half of it825.0
5) Less than half928.1
Missing2001
Total32100.0
3884) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (TAS697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair2784.4
2) Do more than fair share39.4
3) Other - specify26.3
Missing2001
Total32100.0
3885) What about your [spouse], does [he/she] think the current arrangement is fair or that [he/she] is doing more than [his/her] share? (TAS797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair2475.0
2) Do more than fair share412.5
3) Other - specify412.5
Missing2001
Total32100.0
3886) Do you and your [spouse] have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of looking after the children? (TAS897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes825.0
5) No2475.0
Missing2001
Total32100.0
3887) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (TAS997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3158.5
5) No2139.6
8) Don't know11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3888) What about your [spouse] -- are there any kinds of decisions where [his/her] decision is the final word? (TAS1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3260.4
5) No2037.7
8) Don't know11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3889) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your [spouse] more often have the final word or do you? (TAS1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) I do1528.3
2) Spouse815.1
3) Equal/compromise2852.8
8) Don't know11.9
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3890) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in family decision making? (TAS1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5298.1
5) No11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3891) 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? (GIV197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1426.4
3) Don't know11.9
5) No3871.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3892) Who gives more to the marriage - you or your [spouse]? (GIV297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Self535.7
5) Spouse964.3
Missing2019
Total14100.0
3893) How many serious quarrels have you had with your [spouse] in the past two months? (QUAR197N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total530.621.69
3894) 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 [spouse]? (QUAR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes917.0
5) No4483.0
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3895) The last time this happened, which person did the hitting or throwing? You, your [spouse], or both? (QUAR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) You222.2
2) Spouse555.6
3) Both222.2
Missing2024
Total9100.0
3896) 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. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your[spouse]? (MAL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2649.1
2) Pretty happy2649.1
3) Not too happy11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3897) How happy are you with the amount of love and affection you receive? (MAL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2954.7
2) Pretty happy2241.5
3) Not too happy23.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3898) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your [spouse] agree about things--very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (MAL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2547.2
2) Pretty happy2750.9
3) Not too happy11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3899) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (MAL497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3056.6
2) Pretty happy2037.7
3) Not too happy35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3900) How happy are you with your [spouse] as someone who takes care of things around the house? (MAL597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy2445.3
2) Pretty happy2547.2
3) Not too happy47.5
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3901) How happy are you with your [spouse] as someone to do things with? (MAL697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy4177.4
2) Pretty happy1018.9
3) Not too happy23.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3902) How happy are you with your [spouse]'s faithfulness to you? (MAL797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy4992.5
2) Pretty happy35.7
3) Not too happy11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3903) 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? (MAL897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3871.7
2) Pretty happy1426.4
3) Not too happy11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3904) 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? (MAL997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most3362.3
2) About the same as most1935.8
3) Not as good as most11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3905) Comparing your marriage to three years ago, is your marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (MAL1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better3363.5
2) Staying the same815.4
3) Getting worse11.9
8) Don't know917.3
9) Refused11.9
Missing1981
Total52100.0
3906) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your [spouse] are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (MAL1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong3871.7
2) Very strong1120.8
3) Pretty strong47.5
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3907) 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? Which one? (PRO197N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3769.8
2) Yes35.7
3) Yes, self1018.9
4) Both35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3908) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? Which one? (PRO297N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3362.3
2) Yes1222.6
3) Yes, self815.1
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3909) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is jealous? Which one? (PRO397N)
 TOTAL%
1) No4075.5
2) Yes611.3
3) Yes, self611.3
4) Both11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3910) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is domineering? Which one? (PRO497N)
 TOTAL%
1) No4788.7
2) Yes23.8
3) Yes, self35.7
4) Both11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3911) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is critical? Which one? (PRO597N)
 TOTAL%
1) No4075.5
2) Yes23.8
3) Yes, self1018.9
4) Both11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3912) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is moody? Which one? (PRO697N)
 TOTAL%
1) No2649.1
2) Yes713.2
3) Yes, self1528.3
4) Both59.4
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3913) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you won't talk to the other? Which one? (PRO797N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3769.8
2) Yes917.0
3) Yes, self35.7
4) Both47.5
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3914) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has become less interested in sex? Which one? (PRO897N)
 TOTAL%
1) No4686.8
2) Yes47.5
3) Yes, self11.9
4) Both23.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3915) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you had a sexual relationship with someone else? Which one? (PRO997N)
 TOTAL%
1) No5298.1
4) Both11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3916) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has irritating habits? Which one? (PRO1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3973.6
2) Yes35.7
3) Yes, self35.7
4) Both815.1
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3917) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you is not at home enough? Which one? (PRO1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3667.9
2) Yes713.2
3) Yes, self47.5
4) Both611.3
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3918) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you spends money foolishly? Which one? (PRO1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) No3973.6
2) Yes59.4
3) Yes, self611.3
4) Both35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3919) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you drinks or uses drugs? Which one? (PRO1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) No4992.5
2) Yes11.9
3) Yes, self35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3920) Have you had a problem in your marriage because one of you has been in trouble with the law? Which one? (PRO1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) No5094.3
3) Yes, self35.7
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3921) 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? (PRO1597N)
 TOTAL%
3) Occasionally815.1
4) Never4584.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3922) Many marriages go through some ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their spouse sometimes wonder whether their marriage is working out. Have you ever thought your marriage might be in trouble? (PRO1697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2343.4
5) No3056.6
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3923) Have you thought this within the last three years? (PRO1797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1565.2
5) No834.8
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3924) Do you feel this way now? (PRO1897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16.7
5) No1493.3
Missing2018
Total15100.0
3925) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, clergy, counselors, or social workers about problems in your marriage? (PRO1997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2343.4
5) No3056.6
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3926) Have you talked with them about your marital problems within the last three years? (PRO2097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1878.3
5) No521.7
Missing2010
Total23100.0
3927) Have you talked with them recently? (PRO2197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes211.1
5) No1688.9
Missing2015
Total18100.0
3928) As far as you know, has your [spouse] talked with relatives, friends, or a counselor about problems either of you were having with your marriage? (PRO2297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1630.2
5) No3362.3
8) Don't know47.5
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3929) Has [spouse] talked with any of them within the last three years? (PRO2397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1381.3
5) No318.8
Missing2017
Total16100.0
3930) Has [spouse] done so recently? (PRO2497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes323.1
5) No969.2
8) Don't know17.7
Missing2020
Total13100.0
3931) As far as you know, has your [spouse] ever thought your marriage was in trouble? (PRO2597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1935.8
5) No3362.3
8) Don't know11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3932) Has [spouse] thought this way in the last three years? (PRO2697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1368.4
5) No631.6
Missing2014
Total19100.0
3933) Does [spouse] feel this way now? (PRO2797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17.7
5) No1292.3
Missing2020
Total13100.0
3934) Has the thought of getting a divorce or separation crossed your mind in the last three years? (PRO2897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1120.8
5) No4279.2
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3935) Are you thinking about it now? (PRO2997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19.1
5) No1090.9
Missing2022
Total11100.0
3936) As far as you know, has the thought of divorce or a separation crossed your [spouse]'s mind in the last three years? (PRO3097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes917.0
5) No4279.2
8) Don't know23.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3937) Is [spouse] thinking about it now? (PRO3197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111.1
5) No888.9
Missing2024
Total9100.0
3938) Have you or your [spouse] ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (PRO3297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes650.0
5) No650.0
Missing2021
Total12100.0
3939) Has this been within the last three years? (PRO3397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6100.0
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3940) Recently? (PRO3497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes350.0
5) No350.0
Missing2027
Total6100.0
3941) Did you talk about consulting an attorney? (PRO3597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes133.3
5) No266.7
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3942) What about dividing up the property? (PRO3697N)
 TOTAL%
5) No3100.0
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3943) Have you talked about filing? (PRO3797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes133.3
5) No266.7
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3944) Have you or your [spouse] consulted an attorney about a divorce or separation in the last three years? (PRO3897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes133.3
5) No266.7
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3945) Have you or your [spouse] filed a divorce or separation petition in the last three years? (PRO3997N)
 TOTAL%
5) No3100.0
Missing2030
Total3100.0
3946) 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? (PRO4097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes713.2
5) No4686.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3947) How long were you separated (the last time)? (PRO4197N)
 TOTAL%
3) Two or more days457.1
4) A month or more342.9
Missing2026
Total7100.0
3948) When you compare how attractive you are relative to your [spouse], would you say [he/she] is more attractive than you, about the same, or less attractive than you? (ATTRA97N)
 TOTAL%
1) More attractive1732.1
2) Same3464.2
3) Less attractive23.8
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3949) How about intelligence? Do you think [he/she] is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (INTEL97N)
 TOTAL%
1) More intelligent1324.5
2) Same3260.4
3) Less intelligent815.1
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3950) A lot of things help to keep marriages together. After each of the following statements, indicate whether 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? (TOG197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1222.6
2) Somewhat important2241.5
3) Not very important1834.0
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3951) How important are shared financial assets in keeping your marriage together? (TOG297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1324.5
2) Somewhat important1732.1
3) Not very important2241.5
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3952) How important (is/are) your [children] in keeping your marriage together? (TOG397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important2884.8
2) Somewhat important26.1
3) Not very important26.1
9) Refused13.0
Missing2000
Total33100.0
3953) How important is not wanting to leave this residence in keeping your marriage together? (TOG497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1426.4
2) Somewhat important611.3
3) Not very important2954.7
8) Don't know35.7
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3954) How important is your [spouse]'s dependency on you in keeping your marriage together? (TOG597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1222.6
2) Somewhat important2241.5
3) Not very important1834.0
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3955) How important is your dependency on your [spouse] in keeping your marriage together? (TOG697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1426.4
2) Somewhat important2343.4
3) Not very important1528.3
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3956) How important are your religious beliefs in keeping your marriage together? (TOG797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1732.1
2) Somewhat important1732.1
3) Not very important1834.0
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
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3957) How important is worrying whether your [children] would suffer if you divorced? (TOG897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important2472.7
2) Somewhat important515.2
3) Not very important39.1
9) Refused13.0
Missing2000
Total33100.0
3958) How important is it that your [children] would disapprove of the divorce? (TOG997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1648.5
2) Somewhat important824.2
3) Not very important618.2
8) Don't know26.1
9) Refused13.0
Missing2000
Total33100.0
3959) How important is it that you might lose your [children]? (TOG1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important3090.9
2) Somewhat important13.0
3) Not very important13.0
9) Refused13.0
Missing2000
Total33100.0
3960) How important is it that (other) family or friends would disapprove of divorce? (TOG1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important11.9
2) Somewhat important917.0
3) Not very important4279.2
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3961) Although it may be a very unlikely event, I would like you to think a moment about what would happen to you financially if you and your [spouse] were to get a divorce. What would happen to your standard of living? Would it decrease a lot, decrease a little, increase a little, increase a lot, or not change? (DIV197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Decrease a lot1324.5
2) Decrease a little2139.6
3) Increase a little35.7
5) Not change1528.3
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3962) How serious a financial hardship would this pose for you? Would you say very serious, pretty serious, or not too serious? (DIV297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious815.1
2) Pretty serious1630.2
3) Not too serious2852.8
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3963) How easy do you think it would be to re-establish yourself at your current standard of living? Would you say it would be impossible, difficult, or not too difficult? (DIV397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Impossible35.7
2) Difficult2139.6
3) Not too difficult2852.8
9) Refused11.9
Missing1980
Total53100.0
3964) 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 partner do this together. How often do you eat your main meal together - almost always, usually, occasionally, or never? (COU197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always210.0
2) Usually315.0
3) Occasionally210.0
4) Never1365.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3965) Go shopping together? (COU297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always210.0
2) Usually315.0
3) Occasionally420.0
4) Never1155.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3966) How often do you visit friends together? (COU397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always420.0
2) Usually210.0
3) Occasionally735.0
4) Never735.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3967) Work together on projects around the house? (COU497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always15.0
2) Usually630.0
3) Occasionally525.0
4) Never840.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3968) When you go out -- say, to play cards, bowling, or a movie -- how often do you do this together? (COU597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always210.0
2) Usually15.0
3) Occasionally525.0
4) Never1260.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3969) In every household 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? (HOUS197N)
 TOTAL%
1) All of it315.0
2) Most of it210.0
3) About half of it1260.0
4) Less than half315.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3970) Do you think this is fair or do you think you do more than your share? (HOUS297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair1785.0
2) Do more than own share210.0
3) Other - specify15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3971) What about your partner, does (he/she) think the current arrangement is fair or that (he/she) is doing more than [his/her] share? (HOUS397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Fair1470.0
2) Does more than210.0
3) Other - specify315.0
4) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3972) Do you and your partner have arguments or disagreements about whether one of you is doing their share of the housework? (HOUS497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes840.0
5) No1260.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3973) Are there any kinds of decisions made around your house where your decision is the final word? (HOUS597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes840.0
5) No1260.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3974) What about your partner -- are there any kinds of decisions where [his/her] decision is the final word? (HOUS697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1155.0
5) No945.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3975) Overall, considering all the kinds of decisions you two make, does your partner more often have the final word or do you? (HOUS797N)
 TOTAL%
1) I do315.0
2) Partner does15.0
3) Equal/compromise1575.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3976) Overall, are you satisfied with the amount of influence you have in household decision making? (HOUS897)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20100.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3977) Often one partner in a relationship gives more than the other. Do you feel that one of you gives more to the relationship than the other? (GIVE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes735.0
5) No1365.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3978) Who (gives more in your relationship)? (GIVE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Self342.9
5) Partner457.1
Missing2026
Total7100.0
3979) How often do you disagree with your partner? Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often, or very often? (GIVE397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never15.0
2) Rarely735.0
3) Sometimes1155.0
5) Very often15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3980) How many serious quarrels have you had with your partner in the past two months? (GIVE497N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total201.001.08
3981) In many household 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 partner? (ARG197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes210.0
5) No1890.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3982) The last time this happened, which person did the hitting or throwing? You, your partner, or both? (ARG297N)
 TOTAL%
2) Partner2100.0
Missing2031
Total2100.0
3983) I am going to mention some different aspects of living together. 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 relationship. How happy are you with the amount of understanding you receive from your partner? (SAT197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1155.0
2) Pretty happy945.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3984) With the amount of love and affection you receive? (SAT297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1365.0
2) Pretty happy630.0
3) Not too happy15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3985) How happy are you with the extent to which you and your partner agree about things -- very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (SAT397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy525.0
2) Pretty happy1470.0
3) Not too happy15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3986) How happy are you with your sexual relationship? (SAT497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1155.0
2) Pretty happy840.0
3) Not too happy15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3987) How happy are you with your partner as someone who takes care of things around the house? (SAT597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1365.0
2) Pretty happy735.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3988) How happy are you with your partner as someone to do things with? (SAT697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1680.0
2) Pretty happy315.0
3) Not too happy15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3989) Has happy are you with your partner's faithfulness to you? (SAT797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1890.0
2) Pretty happy210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3990) Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship? Would you say your relationship is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (SAT897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy1260.0
2) Pretty happy735.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3991) Compared to other relationships you know about, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (SAT997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most1470.0
2) About the same as most630.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3992) Comparing your relationship with the past, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (SAT1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better1575.0
2) Staying the same420.0
3) Getting worse15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3993) Would you say the feelings of love you have for your partner are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (SAT1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong945.0
2) Very strong735.0
3) Pretty strong420.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3994) I'd like to mention a number of problem areas. Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you gets angry easily? Which one? (PR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1155.0
2) Yes, partner/lover315.0
3) Yes, self315.0
4) Both210.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3995) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has feelings that are easily hurt? Which one? (PR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1050.0
2) Yes, partner/lover630.0
3) Yes, self210.0
4) Both210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3996) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is jealous? Which one? (PR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1470.0
2) Yes, partner/lover525.0
3) Yes, self15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3997) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is domineering? Which one? (PR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1680.0
2) Yes, partner/lover15.0
3) Yes, self15.0
4) Both210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3998) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is critical? Which one? (PR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1995.0
3) Yes, self15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
3999) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is moody? Which one? (PR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) No630.0
2) Yes, partner/lover735.0
3) Yes, self525.0
4) Both210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4000) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you won't talk to the other? Which one? (PR797N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1470.0
2) Yes, partner/lover210.0
3) Yes, self315.0
4) Both15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4001) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has become less interested in sex? Which one? (PR897N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1470.0
2) Yes, partner/lover420.0
3) Yes, self15.0
4) Both15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4002) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has had a sexual relationship with someone else? Which one? (PR997N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1995.0
3) Yes, self15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4003) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has irritating habits? Which one? (PR1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1890.0
3) Yes, self210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4004) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you is not at home enough? Which one? (PR1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1470.0
2) Yes, partner/lover315.0
3) Yes, self210.0
4) Both15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4005) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you spends money foolishly? Which one? (PR1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1785.0
3) Yes, self210.0
4) Both15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4006) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you drinks or uses drugs? Which one? (PR1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) No1890.0
3) Yes, self210.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4007) Have you had a problem in your relationship because one of you has been in trouble with the law? Which one? (PR1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) No20100.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4008) Sometimes people think they would enjoy living apart from their partner. How often do you feel this way? Would you say very often, often, occasionally, or never? (PR1597N)
 TOTAL%
3) Occasionally630.0
4) Never1470.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4009) Many relationships go through ups and downs from time to time. Even people who get along well with their partner sometimes wonder whether their relationship is working out. Have you ever thought your relationship might be in trouble? (PR1697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes840.0
5) No1155.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4010) Do you feel this way now? (PR1797N)
 TOTAL%
5) No787.5
8) Don't know112.5
Missing2025
Total8100.0
4011) Have you ever talked with family members, friends, or others about problems in your relationship? (PR1897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1575.0
5) No525.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4012) Have you talked with them recently? (PR1997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes426.7
5) No1173.3
Missing2018
Total15100.0
4013) As far as you know, has your partner talked with relatives, friends, or others about problems either of you were having with your relationship? (PR2097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes630.0
5) No1365.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4014) Has (he/she) done so recently? (PR2197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes233.3
5) No350.0
8) Don't know116.7
Missing2027
Total6100.0
4015) As far as you know, has your partner ever thought your relationship was in trouble? (PR2297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes945.0
5) No1155.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4016) Does (he/she) feel this way now? (PR2397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111.1
5) No888.9
Missing2024
Total9100.0
4017) Has the thought of breaking up ever crossed your mind? (PR2497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1050.0
5) No1050.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4018) Are you thinking about it now? (PR2597N)
 TOTAL%
5) No990.0
8) Don't know110.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
4019) As far as you know, has the thought of breaking up ever crossed your partner's mind? (PR2697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes735.0
5) No1260.0
8) Don't know15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4020) Is (he/she) thinking about it now? (PR2797N)
 TOTAL%
5) No685.7
8) Don't know114.3
Missing2026
Total7100.0
4021) Have you or your partner ever seriously suggested the idea of breaking up? (PR2897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes440.0
5) No660.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
4022) Recently? (PR2997N)
 TOTAL%
5) No5100.0
Missing2028
Total5100.0
4023) Do you think that you will eventually marry this person? (PR3097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1575.0
8) Don't know525.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4024) When you compare how attractive you are relative to your partner, would you say (he/she) is more attractive than you, about the same, or less attractive than you? (ATT97N)
 TOTAL%
1) More attractive525.0
2) Same1470.0
3) Less attractive15.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4025) How about intelligence? Do you think (he/she) is more intelligent than you, about the same, or less intelligent? (INTE97N)
 TOTAL%
1) More intelligent525.0
2) Same1260.0
3) Less intelligent315.0
Missing2013
Total20100.0
4026) Now we want to ask about how you get along with your [children]. If more than one child, add: including those that live with you and those that do not. Taking all things together, how would you describe your relationship with our [children]? Would you say that it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (KID197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy3884.4
2) Pretty happy715.6
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4027) Compared to the relationship other parents you know have with their children, do you think your relationship is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (KID297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most1942.2
2) About the same as most2453.3
3) Not as good as most24.4
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4028) Comparing your relationship with your [children] to three years ago, is your relationship getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (KID397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better2760.0
2) Staying the same1022.2
3) Getting worse12.2
8) Don't know715.6
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4029) Have your [children] given you more than the usual number of problems? (KID497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes511.1
5) No3986.7
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4030) How close do you feel to your [children] -- very close, somewhat close, not too close, or not close at all? (KID597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close3986.7
2) Somewhat close511.1
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4031) When your [children] misbehave(s), how often do you slap or spank (him/her/them)? Would you say you slap or spank (him/her/them) almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (KID697N)
 TOTAL%
3) Sometimes1124.4
4) Rarely1635.6
5) Never1635.6
8) Don't know24.4
Missing1988
Total45100.0
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4032) When your [children] misbehave(s), how often do you explain to (him/her/them) the reasons why (he/she/they) shouldn't misbehave? Would you say you explain the reason almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (KID797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always2555.6
2) Most of the time817.8
3) Sometimes48.9
5) Never613.3
8) Don't know24.4
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4033) Is your oldest child a boy or a girl? (KID897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Boy2248.9
2) Girl2351.1
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4034) I'm going to describe some problems that some children have. For each one I would like you to tell me whether the problem is true of your oldest child, sometimes true of your oldest child, or never true of your oldest child. Has trouble getting along with others. Would you say this was not true, sometimes true, or often true of your oldest child? (PKI197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true2351.1
2) Sometimes true613.3
3) Often true36.7
4) Not appropriate for1328.9
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4035) Bullies or is cruel or mean to others. (PKI297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true2044.4
2) Sometimes true920.0
3) Often true24.4
4) Not appropriate for1431.1
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4036) Cheats or tells lies. (PKI397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true2044.4
2) Sometimes true715.6
3) Often true24.4
4) Not appropriate for1635.6
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4037) Is disobedient at home. (PKI497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1124.4
2) Sometimes true1737.8
3) Often true36.7
4) Not appropriate for1431.1
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4038) Has a strong temper and loses it easily. (PKI597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1431.1
2) Sometimes true1328.9
3) Often true48.9
4) Not appropriate for1328.9
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4039) Is restless or overly active, cannot sit still. (PKI697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1737.8
2) Sometimes true613.3
3) Often true817.8
4) Not appropriate for1431.1
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4040) Is stubborn or irritable. (PKI797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1431.1
2) Sometimes true1431.1
3) Often true36.7
4) Not appropriate for1328.9
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4041) Argues too much. (PKI897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1431.1
2) Sometimes true1124.4
3) Often true511.1
4) Not appropriate for1431.1
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4042) Destroys own or others' things. (PKI997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true2964.4
3) Often true12.2
4) Not appropriate for1431.1
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4043) Is impulsive, acts without thinking. (PKI1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not true1533.3
2) Sometimes true817.8
3) Often true511.1
4) Not appropriate for1635.6
8) Don't know12.2
Missing1988
Total45100.0
4044) Now I would like to ask some questions about your parents. Did your parents ever divorce or separate permanently? (PAR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5223.6
5) No16876.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4045) How old were you when your parents separated? (PAR297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5210.567.65
4046) After the separation, with whom did you generally live? (PAR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Lived with mother more3172.1
2) Lived with father more818.6
3) Joint physical custody37.0
5) Had already left home12.3
Missing1990
Total43100.0
4047) During the year following the separation, did you move? (PAR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2956.9
5) No1835.3
8) Don't know47.8
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4048) During the year following the separation, did you change schools? (PAR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1223.5
5) No3772.5
8) Don't know12.0
9) Refused12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4049) Were you and your mother more or less close after the separation? (PAR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close815.4
2) The same1426.9
3) More close2038.5
8) Don't know1019.2
Missing1981
Total52100.0
4050) Were you and your father more or less close? (PAR797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close2242.3
2) The same917.3
3) More close1223.1
8) Don't know917.3
Missing1981
Total52100.0
4051) In the two or three years following the separation, how often did you see your father? Would you say about every week, every month, several times a year, or once a year or less? (PAR897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week1235.3
2) Every month411.8
3) Several times a year514.7
4) Once a year or less1338.2
Missing1999
Total34100.0
4052) In the two or three years following the separation, how often did you see your mother? Would you say about every week, every month, several times a year, or once a year or less? (PAR997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week654.5
2) Every month327.3
4) Once a year or less19.1
8) Don't know19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4053) After the separation, how much conflict did your parents have over where you lived? Would you say none, some, or a great deal? (PAR1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) None2969.0
2) Some716.7
3) Great deal24.8
8) Don't know49.5
Missing1991
Total42100.0
4054) After the separation, how much conflict did your parents have over how you were raised? Would you say none, some, or a great deal? (PAR1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) None2661.9
2) Some1126.2
3) Great deal12.4
8) Don't know49.5
Missing1991
Total42100.0
4055) How much conflict did your parents have over visitation arrangements? (PAR1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) None2661.9
2) Some921.4
3) Great deal49.5
8) Don't know37.1
Missing1991
Total42100.0
4056) How much conflict did your parents have over child support payments? (PAR1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) None1842.9
2) Some716.7
3) Great deal1228.6
8) Don't know511.9
Missing1991
Total42100.0
4057) Is your mother still living? I am referring to your actual mother, not a stepmother. (PAR1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21899.1
5) No10.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4058) How old were you when she died? (PAR1597N)
 TOTAL%
98) Don't know1100.0
Missing2032
Total1100.0
4059) Is your father still alive? I am referring to your actual father, not a stepfather. (PAR1697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21396.8
5) No73.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4060) How old were you when your father died? (PAR1797N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total723.717.78
4061) Did your mother remarry? (PAR1897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3358.9
5) No2239.3
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4062) How old were you when your mother remarried? (PAR1997N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3310.095.65
4063) Were you and your mother more or less close after she remarried? (PAR2097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close927.3
2) The same1442.4
3) More close721.2
8) Don't know39.1
Missing2000
Total33100.0
4064) Did this marriage end in a divorce or permanent separation? (PAR2197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes824.2
5) No2575.8
Missing2000
Total33100.0
4065) How old were you at the time this marriage ended? (PAR2297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total813.884.52
4066) Is your mother currently married? (PAR2397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2884.8
5) No515.2
Missing2000
Total33100.0
4067) Did your father remarry? (PAR2497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3160.8
5) No1835.3
8) Don't know23.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4068) How old were you when you father remarried? (PAR2597N)
 TOTAL%
4) 413.2
5) 526.5
7) 726.5
8) 813.2
12) 1226.5
13) 1326.5
14) 1426.5
15) 1513.2
16) 1639.7
17) 1739.7
20) 2026.5
21) 2113.2
22) 2213.2
25) 2526.5
26) 2613.2
27) 2713.2
98) Don't know412.9
Missing2002
Total31100.0
4069) Were you more or less close to your father after he remarried? (PAR2697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Less close1135.5
2) The same1238.7
3) More close516.1
8) Don't know39.7
Missing2002
Total31100.0
4070) Did this marriage end in divorce or permanent separation? (PAR2797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes516.1
5) No2477.4
8) Don't know26.5
Missing2002
Total31100.0
4071) How old were you when this marriage ended? (PAR2897N)
 TOTAL%
5) 5120.0
15) 15120.0
18) 18120.0
20) 20120.0
98) Don't know120.0
Missing2028
Total5100.0
4072) Is you father currently married? (PAR2997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2787.1
5) No412.9
Missing2002
Total31100.0
4073) The following questions deal with your relationships with your mother and father when you were a teenager. They refer to your actual mother and father, not step-parents. For each question, respond with never, sometimes, or often. How often did your mother help you with school work? (TRE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never3817.3
2) Sometimes10547.7
3) Often7634.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4074) How often did your mother help you with personal problems? (TRE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never2410.9
2) Sometimes10547.7
3) Often9040.9
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4075) How often did you and your mother have talks together? (TRE397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never156.8
2) Sometimes9844.5
3) Often10547.7
9) Refused20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4076) How often did your mother hug you or show affection toward you? (TRE497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never104.5
2) Sometimes6027.3
3) Often14967.7
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4077) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TRE597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close7735.0
2) Pretty close12155.0
3) Not very close209.1
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4078) For each statement about your mother tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree. I wanted to be like my mother was when I was growing up. (AGR197)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2812.7
2) Agree10045.5
3) Disagree7031.8
4) Strongly disagree209.1
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4079) I had a lot of respect for my mother when I was growing up. (AGR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10547.7
2) Agree9945.0
3) Disagree146.4
4) Strongly disagree20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4080) I admired the type of person my mother was when I was growing up. (AGR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9040.9
2) Agree11250.9
3) Disagree146.4
4) Strongly disagree31.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4081) How often did you father help you with school work? (TRE697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never6730.5
2) Sometimes10145.9
3) Often5223.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4082) How often did your father help you with personal problems? (TRE797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never7634.5
2) Sometimes11451.8
3) Often3013.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4083) How often did you and your father have talks together? (TRE897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never4118.6
2) Sometimes12456.4
3) Often5424.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4084) How often did your father hug you or show affection toward you? (TRE997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never3917.7
2) Sometimes10346.8
3) Often7835.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4085) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not too close? (TRE1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close6429.1
2) Pretty close9945.0
3) Not very close5725.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4086) For each statement I read about your father tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree. I wanted to be like my father was when I was growing up. (AGR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4922.3
2) Agree10346.8
3) Disagree4721.4
4) Strongly disagree177.7
5) Inapplicable20.9
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4087) I had a lot of respect for my father when I was growing up. (AGR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9342.3
2) Agree10346.8
3) Disagree135.9
4) Strongly disagree94.1
5) Inapplicable10.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4088) I admired the type of person my father was when I was growing up. (AGR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8136.8
2) Agree10346.8
3) Disagree2511.4
4) Strongly disagree94.1
5) Inapplicable20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4089) How often do you parents involve you in their conflicts? Would you say often, occasionally, seldom, or never? (RPAR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often125.7
2) Occasionally4019.0
3) Seldom6028.4
4) Never9143.1
5) No conflicts73.3
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1822
Total211100.0
4090) How often is it difficult to feel closer to one parent, without feeling less close to the other? Would you say often, occasionally, seldom or never? (RPAR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often2411.4
2) Occasionally4521.3
3) Seldom6028.4
4) Never8037.9
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1822
Total211100.0
4091) How often do you feel that your parents are competing for your affection? (RPAR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Often52.4
2) Occasionally62.8
3) Seldom2310.9
4) Never17683.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1822
Total211100.0
4092) Generally speaking, do your parents talk things over and act as a team in their relationship with you, or do they act separately? (RPAR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Team13061.6
2) Separate7033.2
3) Other - specify73.3
8) Don't know41.9
Missing1822
Total211100.0
4093) How important was it to your mother that you go to college? Would you say very important, somewhat important, or not very important? (RPAR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important14666.4
2) Somewhat important4721.4
3) Not very important2611.8
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4094) How important was it to your father you go to college? Would you say very important, somewhat important, or not very important? (RPAR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important13963.2
2) Somewhat important5022.7
3) Not very important2712.3
8) Don't know41.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4095) The following questions refer to parents, grandparents, stepparents, or other relatives you lived with when you were a teenager. If you lived in more than one family situation during your teen years, please answer the following questions for the family in which you spent the most of those years. How many rules did your family have for you, for example, rules about staying out late, doing chores, and watching television? Would you say hardly any, some, or many? (FAM197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any3415.5
2) Some10145.9
3) Many8538.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4096) How closely did your family supervise your behavior? Would you say very little, somewhat closely, or very closely? (FAM297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very little2410.9
2) Somewhat closely10547.7
3) Very closely9141.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4097) How many decisions about things that were important to you were you allowed to make for yourself? Would you say hardly any, some, or most? (FAM397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly any156.8
2) Some7935.9
3) Most12556.8
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4098) Overall, how strict was your family? Would you say they were not strict at all, somewhat strict, or very strict? (FAM497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Not strict at all2812.7
2) Somewhat strict14666.4
3) Very strict4520.5
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4099) When you were growing up and you were disobedient, how often did your parents slap or spank you? Would you say they slapped or spanked you almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (DISO197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always83.6
2) Most of the time209.1
3) Sometimes6529.5
4) Rarely8739.5
5) Never3917.7
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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4100) When you were growing up and you were disobedient, how often did your parents explain to you the reasons why you shouldn't misbehave? Would you say they explained the reasons almost always, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never? (DISO297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost always12456.4
2) Most of the time5424.5
3) Sometimes2913.2
4) Rarely83.6
5) Never52.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4101) The following questions refer to your relationship with your stepfather when you were a teenager. For each question, respond with never, sometimes, or often. How often did your stepfather help you with school work? (STFR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never763.6
2) Sometimes327.3
3) Often19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4102) How often did your stepfather help you with personal problems? (STFR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never545.5
2) Sometimes654.5
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4103) How often did you and your stepfather have talks together? (STFR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never545.5
2) Sometimes545.5
3) Often19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4104) How often did your stepfather hug you or express affection toward you? (STFR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never654.5
2) Sometimes327.3
3) Often218.2
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4105) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepfather when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (STFR597N)
 TOTAL%
2) Pretty close436.4
3) Not very close763.6
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4106) The following questions refer to your relationship with your stepmother when you were a teenager. For each question, respond with never, sometimes, or often. How often did your stepmother help you with school work? (STMO697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never990.0
8) Don't know110.0
Missing2023
Total10100.0
4107) How often did your stepmother help you with personal problems? (STMO197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never654.5
2) Sometimes436.4
8) Don't know19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4108) How often did you and your stepmother have talks together? (STMO297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never654.5
2) Sometimes436.4
8) Don't know19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4109) How often did your stepmother hug you or express affection toward you? (STMO397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Never545.5
2) Sometimes436.4
3) Often19.1
8) Don't know19.1
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4110) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepmother when you were a teenager? Would you say that you were very close, pretty close, or not very close? (STMO497N)
 TOTAL%
2) Pretty close218.2
3) Not very close981.8
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4111) During your teen years, did you have a close relationship with any adult besides your parents (or stepparents)? Someone you could talk with and go to for advice or help with a problem? (TRE2097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11652.7
5) No10447.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4112) Who was this person? (TRE2197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Aunt/uncle2017.2
2) Grandparent1916.4
3) Older sibling43.4
4) Other relative21.7
5) Neighbor54.3
6) Friend2723.3
7) Teacher2017.2
8) Other non-relative1916.4
Missing1917
Total116100.0
4113) Was this person a man or a woman? (TRE2297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Male6152.6
2) Female5345.7
8) Don't know21.7
Missing1917
Total116100.0
4114) The following statements refer to living at home with your family as a teenager. For each statement, indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. It was (is) pleasant living at home with my parents and family (as a teenager). (HOME197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6328.6
2) Agree11753.2
3) Disagree3214.5
4) Strongly disagree83.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4115) I felt (feel) uncomfortable living at home. (HOME297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree135.9
2) Agree2913.2
3) Disagree11652.7
4) Strongly disagree6228.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4116) There were (are) too many arguments when living at home. (HOME397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree167.3
2) Agree4620.9
3) Disagree10748.6
4) Strongly disagree5022.7
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4117) I felt (feel) accepted at home. (HOME497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9141.4
2) Agree10045.5
3) Disagree219.5
4) Strongly disagree62.7
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4118) Are you currently attending a college, university, or other post-secondary school? (COL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11050.0
5) No11050.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4119) How much financial help do your parents provide to you as a college undergraduate? Would you say that they pay for all of your expenses, most of your expenses, some of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (COL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses2118.8
2) Most of expenses4237.5
3) Some of expenses3733.0
4) None of expenses1210.7
Missing1921
Total112100.0
4120) How much financial help does your father provide to you as a college undergraduate? Would you say that he pays for all of your expenses, most of your expenses, some of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (COL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses415.4
2) Most of expenses415.4
3) Some of expenses934.6
4) None of expenses934.6
Missing2007
Total26100.0
4121) How much financial help does your mother provide to you as a college undergraduate? Would you say that she pays for all of your expenses, most of your expenses, some of your expenses, or none of your expenses? (COL497N)
 TOTAL%
1) All expenses13.8
2) Most of expenses623.1
3) Some of expenses934.6
4) None of expenses1038.5
Missing2007
Total26100.0
4122) Now I would like to ask some questions about your current relationships with your parents. How well do you feel that your mother understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal13762.8
2) Somewhat7032.1
3) Very little115.0
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4123) How much do you trust your mother? A great deal, somewhat, or very little. (CUR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal18785.8
2) Somewhat2712.4
3) Very little41.8
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4124) How much respect do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal17781.2
2) Some3616.5
3) Very little52.3
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4125) How much fairness does your mother show you? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal17680.7
2) Some3616.5
3) Very little52.3
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4126) How much affection do you receive from your mother? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal14968.3
2) Some6128.0
3) Very little83.7
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4127) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your mother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close14164.7
2) Somewhat close6831.2
3) Not very close83.7
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4128) In relation to your general outlook on life, would you say you and your mother share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views4319.7
2) Similar views12858.7
3) Different views3415.6
4) Very different views136.0
Missing1815
Total218100.0
4129) How many miles away from you does your mother live? (CUR897N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2143,092.8116,521.05
4130) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your mother? (CUR997N)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 day or less15170.6
2) 3 months2310.7
3) 362.8
4) 473.3
5) 552.3
7) 7136.1
10) 1031.4
12) 1210.5
14) 1410.5
20) 2010.5
30) 3020.9
9999) Refused10.5
Missing1819
Total214100.0
4131) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your father. How well do you feel that your father understands you? Would you say a great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal10046.9
2) Somewhat8037.6
3) Very little3114.6
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4132) How much do you trust your father? A great deal, somewhat, or very little? (CUR1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal16878.9
2) Somewhat2913.6
3) Very little157.0
9) Refused10.5
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4133) How much respect do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal14769.0
2) Some4621.6
3) Very little198.9
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4134) How much fairness do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal14568.1
2) Some4722.1
3) Very little209.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4135) How much affection do you receive from your father? A great deal, some, or very little? (CUR1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal9444.1
2) Some7133.3
3) Very little4822.5
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4136) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your father? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR1597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close9042.3
2) Somewhat close9243.2
3) Not very close3114.6
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4137) Would you say you and your father share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR1697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views4018.8
2) Similar views10750.2
3) Different views3616.9
4) Very different views2813.1
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1820
Total213100.0
4138) How many miles away from you does your father live? (CUR1797N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2104,135.3219,155.00
4139) How many days has it been since you last talked with or had a letter from your father? (CUR1997N)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 day or less13262.6
2) 3 months188.5
3) 3104.7
4) 441.9
5) 531.4
6) 620.9
7) 7157.1
8) 820.9
12) 1210.5
14) 1452.4
19) 1910.5
20) 2010.5
21) 2120.9
30) 3010.5
45) 4510.5
60) 6052.4
120) 12010.5
180) 18010.5
366) 36610.5
730) 73010.5
1825) 182531.4
9998) Don't know10.5
Missing1822
Total211100.0
4140) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your stepfather. How well do you feel that your stepfather understands you? (CUR2097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1035.7
2) Somewhat1346.4
3) Very little517.9
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4141) How much do you trust your stepfather? (CUR2197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1864.3
2) Somewhat725.0
3) Very little310.7
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4142) How much respect do you receive from your stepfather? (CUR2297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1553.6
2) Some1139.3
3) Very little27.1
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4143) How much fairness does your stepfather show you? (CUR2397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal1864.3
2) Some517.9
3) Very little517.9
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4144) How much affection do you receive from your stepfather? (CUR2497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal828.6
2) Some1139.3
3) Very little932.1
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4145) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepfather? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR2597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close932.1
2) Somewhat close1242.9
3) Not very close725.0
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4146) Would you say you and your stepfather share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR2697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very similar views621.4
2) Similar views1450.0
3) Different views414.3
4) Very different views414.3
Missing2005
Total28100.0
4147) Now I have some questions about your relationship with your stepmother. How well do you feel that your stepmother understands you? (CUR2797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal518.5
2) Somewhat622.2
3) Very little1451.9
8) Don't know27.4
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4148) How much do you trust your stepmother? (CUR2897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal622.2
2) Some518.5
3) Very little1348.1
8) Don't know27.4
9) Refused13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4149) How much respect do you receive from your stepmother? (CUR2997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal518.5
2) Some1037.0
3) Very little933.3
8) Don't know27.4
9) Refused13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4150) How much fairness does your stepmother show you? (CUR3097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal622.2
2) Some1140.7
3) Very little725.9
8) Don't know27.4
9) Refused13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4151) How much affection do you receive from your stepmother? (CUR3197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Great deal27.4
2) Some725.9
3) Very little1555.6
8) Don't know27.4
9) Refused13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4152) Overall, how would you describe your relationship with your stepmother? Would you say that you are very close, somewhat close, or not very close? (CUR3297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close27.4
2) Somewhat close725.9
3) Not very close1659.3
8) Don't know27.4
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4153) Would you say you and your stepmother share very similar views, similar views, different views, or very different views? (CUR3397N)
 TOTAL%
2) Similar views518.5
3) Different views1037.0
4) Very different views725.9
8) Don't know414.8
9) Refused13.7
Missing2006
Total27100.0
4154) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your parents? Help with transportation? (SUP197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7452.1
5) No6847.9
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4155) Help with repairs to home or car? (SUP297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6143.0
5) No8157.0
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4156) Help with other kinds of work around the house? (SUP397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5438.3
5) No8761.7
Missing1892
Total141100.0
4157) Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (SUP497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13696.5
5) No53.5
Missing1892
Total141100.0
4158) Do you have children? (SUP597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1836.0
5) No3264.0
Missing1983
Total50100.0
4159) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your parents? (SUP697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9164.1
5) No5135.9
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4160) Overall would you say you have received a great deal of help from your parents, some help, or very little help? (SUP797N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help12084.5
2) Some help1913.4
3) Very little help32.1
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4161) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with transportation? (HLP197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6747.2
5) No7552.8
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4162) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with repairs to home or car? (HLP297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6445.1
5) No7854.9
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4163) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (HLP397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9466.2
5) No4833.8
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4164) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your parents? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (HLP497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12991.5
5) No128.5
Missing1892
Total141100.0
4165) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your parents? (HLP597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1712.0
5) No12588.0
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4166) Overall would you say you have given your parents a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (HLP697N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help4431.0
2) Some help8862.0
3) Very little help107.0
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4167) Would you say obligations to your parents take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (HLP797N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot53.5
2) Quite a bit3423.9
3) Little7150.0
4) Hardly any3222.5
Missing1891
Total142100.0
4168) Next, we are interested in the help and support that you received from your parents recently. During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with transportation? (RSU197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1933.9
5) No3766.1
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4169) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with repairs to home or car? (RSU297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1119.6
5) No4478.6
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4170) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RSU397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1323.2
5) No4275.0
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4171) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RSU497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4783.9
5) No916.1
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4172) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your mother? Help with childcare? (RSU597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes545.5
5) No654.5
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4173) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your mother? (RSU697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3766.1
5) No1832.1
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4174) Overall, would you say you have received a great deal of help from your mother, some help, or very little help? (RSU797N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help3766.1
2) Some help1119.6
3) Very little help814.3
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4175) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Help with transportation? (RHEL197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1425.0
5) No4275.0
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4176) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Help with repairs to home or car? (RHEL297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1628.6
5) No3969.6
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4177) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RHEL397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3257.1
5) No2341.1
8) Don't know11.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4178) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your mother? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RHEL497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4173.2
5) No1323.2
8) Don't know23.6
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4179) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your mother? (RHEL597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes916.1
5) No4783.9
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4180) Overall would you say you have given your mother a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (RHEL697N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help1933.9
2) Some help3257.1
3) Very little help58.9
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4181) Would you say obligations to your mother take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RHEL797N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot23.6
2) Quite a bit58.9
3) A little2035.7
4) Hardly any2951.8
Missing1977
Total56100.0
4182) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with transportation? (RSU897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1019.6
5) No4180.4
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4183) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with repairs to home or car? (RSU997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47.8
5) No4792.2
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4184) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RSU1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12.0
5) No5098.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4185) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RSU1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2447.1
5) No2752.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4186) During the past month, have you received the following kinds of help from your father? Help with childcare? (RSU1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes327.3
5) No872.7
Missing2022
Total11100.0
4187) During the past year, have you received a gift or loan of $200 or more from your father? (RSU1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2243.1
5) No2956.9
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4188) Overall would you say you have received a great deal of help from your father, some help, or very little help? (RSU1497N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help1019.6
2) Some help1529.4
3) Very little help2549.0
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4189) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with transportation? (RHE797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59.8
5) No4690.2
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4190) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with repairs to home or car? (RHE897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes611.8
5) No4588.2
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4191) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Help with other kinds of work around the house? (RHE997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1325.5
5) No3874.5
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4192) During the past month, have you given the following kinds of help to your father? Advice, encouragement, moral or emotional support? (RHE1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1937.3
5) No3262.7
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4193) During the previous year, have you given or loaned $200 or more to your father? (RHE1197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59.8
5) No4690.2
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4194) Overall, would you say you have given your father a great deal of help, some help, or very little help? (RHE1297N)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal of help47.8
2) Some help1937.3
3) Very little help2752.9
8) Don't know12.0
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4195) Would you say obligations to your father take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (RHE1397N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot12.0
2) Quite a bit23.9
3) A little1427.5
4) Hardly any3466.7
Missing1982
Total51100.0
4196) Now I would like to ask some questions about your parents' current marriage. Taking all things together, how would you describe your parents' marriage now? Would you say it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (CMA197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9758.1
2) Pretty happy5734.1
3) Not too happy95.4
8) Don't know42.4
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4197) Compared to other marriages you know about, do you think your parents' marriage is better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most? (CMA297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Better than most9657.5
2) About the same as most5935.3
3) Not as good as most95.4
8) Don't know31.8
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4198) Comparing your parents' marriage to three years ago, is their marriage getting better, staying the same, or getting worse? (CMA397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better7243.1
2) Staying the same8349.7
3) Getting worse84.8
8) Don't know42.4
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4199) Would you say your parents' feelings of love are extremely strong, very strong, pretty strong, not too strong, or not strong at all? (CMA497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely strong8047.9
2) Very strong5029.9
3) Pretty strong3018.0
4) Not too strong10.6
5) Not strong at all31.8
8) Don't know31.8
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4200) Have you ever thought that your parents' marriage might be in trouble? (CMA597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6337.7
5) No10361.7
8) Don't know10.6
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4201) Do you feel this way now? (CMA697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes711.1
5) No5384.1
8) Don't know34.8
Missing1970
Total63100.0
4202) To the best of your knowledge, has either parent ever seriously suggested the idea of divorce? (CMA797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2917.4
5) No13480.2
8) Don't know42.4
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4203) Have they done so within the last three years? (CMA897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes931.0
5) No2069.0
Missing2004
Total29100.0
4204) Did you ever feel that it would be better if your parents were to divorce? (CMA997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2213.2
5) No14285.0
8) Don't know31.8
Missing1866
Total167100.0
4205) Do you have any brothers or sisters who have gotten a divorce or permanent separation or are in the process of doing so? (CMA1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2210.0
5) No19890.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4206) Now I would like to ask some questions about religion. What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELG197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant9442.7
2) Catholic5725.9
3) Jewish20.9
4) No religion4620.9
5) Other - specify219.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4207) What specific denomination is that, if any? (RELG297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist2425.5
2) Congregationalist11.1
3) Episcopalian55.3
4) Lutheran99.6
5) Methodist1212.8
6) Presbyterian66.4
7) Unitarian11.1
9) Other - specify2829.8
98) Don't know88.5
Missing1939
Total94100.0
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4208) In general, would you say your religious beliefs influence your daily life very much, quite a bit, some, a little, or not at all? (RELG397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much4118.6
2) Quite a bit3817.3
3) Some5926.8
4) A little3917.7
5) Not at all4219.1
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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4209) During the past six months, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say weekly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELG497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly6127.7
2) Once a month3917.7
3) Less than monthly4922.3
4) Never7132.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4210) How often did you participate in a church social activity? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELG597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily31.4
2) Weekly156.8
3) Monthly2913.2
4) Less than monthly5424.5
5) Never11954.1
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4211) How often do you and your spouse attend church together? Would you say weekly, monthly, once a month, less than monthly, or never? (RELG697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly2432.9
2) Monthly68.2
3) Once a month1115.1
4) Less than monthly3243.8
Missing1960
Total73100.0
4212) How often in the last few months did you engage in prayer? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELG797N)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily7132.3
2) Weekly5424.5
3) Monthly2410.9
4) Less than monthly2210.0
5) Never4922.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
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4213) How often do you listen to or watch religious broadcasts? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELG897N)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily41.8
2) Weekly156.8
3) Monthly104.5
4) Less than monthly2310.5
5) Never16876.4
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4214) How often do you read the Bible or other religious material? Would you say daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly, or never? (RELG997N)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily177.7
2) Weekly3114.1
3) Monthly2712.3
4) Less than monthly5223.6
5) Never9342.3
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4215) How religious would you say you are compared to your spouse? Would you say you are much more religious, more religious, about the same, less religious, or much less religious? (RLG1097N)
 TOTAL%
1) Much more religious34.1
2) More religious1216.4
3) About the same4054.8
4) Less religious1216.4
5) Much less religious56.8
9) Refused11.4
Missing1960
Total73100.0
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4216) Now I want to ask you about your relationships with relatives who don't live with you, such as brothers, sisters, grandparents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. (Do not refer to your parents in answering these questions.) Are there relatives you have that you feel emotionally close to? (OTRE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18383.2
5) No3616.4
8) Don't know10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4217) How many would that be? (OTRE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) 12915.8
2) 23820.8
3) 32915.8
4) 41910.4
5) 51910.4
6) 6116.0
7) 763.3
8) 821.1
10) 10137.1
12) 1221.1
13) 1310.5
15) 1542.2
20) 2052.7
22) 2221.1
50) 5010.5
98) Don't know21.1
Missing1850
Total183100.0
4218) How many of these live within an hour's drive of you? (OTRE397N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1832.494.64
4219) How many of these relatives do you regularly get a letter from or talk with at least once a month or more? (OTRE497N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1833.304.53
4220) How many of your relatives do you feel you could talk to about problems you may have in your family? (OTRE597N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1833.132.69
4221) Would you say obligations to your relatives take a lot of your time and energy, quite a bit, a little, or hardly any? (OTRE697N)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot52.7
2) Quite a bit2413.1
3) A little7842.6
4) Hardly any7641.5
Missing1850
Total183100.0
4222) Now I want to ask about your friends. Are there people whom you consider very close friends who are not relatives? (FRI197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19890.0
5) No2210.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4223) How many very close friends would that be? (FRI297N)
 TOTAL%
1) 1115.6
2) 23718.7
3) 34924.7
4) 42814.1
5) 52613.1
6) 6126.1
7) 773.5
8) 884.0
10) 10115.6
15) 1521.0
20) 2052.5
30) 3010.5
998) Don't know10.5
Missing1835
Total198100.0
4224) How many of these friends live within an hour's drive of you? (FRI397N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1983.773.58
4225) How many very close friends do you have that you feel you can talk with about problems you may have in your family? (FRI497N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1984.123.32
4226) Some people feel they have very strong roots in their community, while others could easily move to another area. How attached do you feel to the community? Would you say very attached, somewhat attached, a little attached, or not attached? (COM97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very attached5123.2
2) Somewhat attached6730.5
3) A little attached4821.8
4) Not attached5424.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4227) 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? (ORG197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9844.5
5) No12255.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4228) How many do you belong to? (ORG297N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total982.131.35
4229) How involved are you in community and political organizations? Would you say very involved, somewhat involved, slightly involved, or not involved at all? (ORG397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very involved115.0
2) Somewhat involved2410.9
3) Slightly involved5725.9
4) Not involved at all12858.2
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4230) Now I would like to ask some questions about your work. Last week, were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WOR197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time12456.4
2) Working part-time5022.7
3) With a job but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, or strike41.8
4) Unemployed104.5
6) In school167.3
7) Keeping house104.5
8) Other62.7
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4231) What kind of work do you normally do? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (WOR297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers2214.0
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors85.1
3) Clerical and kindred workers3924.8
4) Sales workers117.0
5) Craftsmen and foremen2314.6
6) Operatives117.0
7) Non-farm laborers53.2
9) Service workers3321.0
11) Military10.6
12) Farmer-rancher, small (less than 500 acres or 500 head)42.5
Missing1876
Total157100.0
4232) Respondent's SEI status 1997 (WOR397N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15737.2219.81
4233) Does your spouse have a job? (WOR497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6386.3
5) No1013.7
Missing1960
Total73100.0
4234) What is your spouse's current job? (Obtain job title, duties, industry, self-employed or employee.) (WOR597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Professional, technical, and kindred workers1122.9
2) Managers, officials, and proprietors48.3
3) Clerical and kindred workers1122.9
4) Sales workers816.7
5) Craftsmen and foremen612.5
6) Operatives510.4
9) Service workers24.2
11) Military12.1
Missing1985
Total48100.0
4235) Spouse/partner's SEI status 1997 (N527SEI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4847.0618.17
4236) Now I would like to ask you some questions about your current economic situation. Is it very stable, so that you always feel confident about knowing where next month's income will come from, pretty stable, or not too stable? (ECO197N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very stable7935.9
2) Pretty stable11351.4
3) Not too stable2712.3
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4237) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not enough to afford the kind of food you thought your household should have? (ECO297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often41.8
2) Often62.7
3) Occasionally3214.5
4) Never17479.1
8) Don't know31.4
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4238) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of clothes you thought your household should have? (ECO397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often62.7
2) Often125.5
3) Occasionally5926.8
4) Never14164.1
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4239) During the past 12 months, how often did it happen that you did not have enough money to afford the kind of medical care you thought your household should have? (ECO497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often62.7
2) Often73.2
3) Occasionally177.7
4) Never18885.5
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4240) Was your personal earned income in 1996 $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INC197N)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more6027.3
2) Less than $20,00015871.8
8) Don't know10.5
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4241) Please stop me when I come to the category that best describes your personal earned income in 1996. (INC297N)
 TOTAL%
1) 16931.8
2) 24520.7
3) 32511.5
4) 4167.4
5) $20,000-$24,999125.5
6) $25,000-$29,999136.0
7) $30,000-$39,999136.0
8) $40,000-$49,999115.1
9) $50,000-$59,99962.8
10) $60,000-$69,99910.5
14) $100,000 or more20.9
88) Don't know41.8
Missing1816
Total217100.0
4242) Please stop me when I come to the category that best describes your personal earned income in 1996. (INC397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,0006931.8
2) $5,000-$9,9994520.7
3) $10,000-$14,9992511.5
4) $15,000-$19,999167.4
5) 5125.5
6) 6136.0
7) 7136.0
8) 8115.1
9) 962.8
10) 1010.5
14) 1420.9
88) Don't know41.8
Missing1816
Total217100.0
4243) What about your spouse's personal earned income in 1996? Was it $20,000 or more, or less than $20,000? (INC497N)
 TOTAL%
1) $20,000 or more3547.9
2) Less than $20,0003345.2
8) Don't know34.1
9) Refused22.7
Missing1960
Total73100.0
4244) Please stop me when I come to the category that best describes your spouse's personal earned income in 1996. (INC597N)
 TOTAL%
1) 11116.2
2) 268.8
3) 357.4
4) 41014.7
5) $20,000-$24,9991217.6
6) $25,000-$29,99945.9
7) $30,000-$39,9991217.6
8) $40,000-$49,99934.4
9) $50,000-$59,99900.0
10) $60,000-$69,99911.5
12) $80,000-$89,99911.5
13) $90,000-$99,99911.5
14) $100,000 or more11.5
88) Don't know11.5
Missing1965
Total68100.0
4245) Please stop me when I come to the category that best describes your spouse's personal earned income in 1996. (INC697N)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $5,0001116.2
2) $5,000-$9,99968.8
3) $10,000-$14,99957.4
4) $15,000-$19,9991014.7
5) 51217.6
6) 645.9
7) 71217.6
8) 834.4
10) 1011.5
12) 1211.5
13) 1311.5
14) 1411.5
88) Don't know11.5
Missing1965
Total68100.0
4246) Have you received benefits from any public assistance program-for example, Medicaid, food stamps, or welfare since 1992? (WEL97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1216.4
5) No6082.2
9) Refused11.4
Missing1960
Total73100.0
4247) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (FIN97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better12657.3
2) Getting worse7634.5
3) Stayed the same177.7
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4248) Do you live in a town or city, on a farm, or in open country but not on a farm? (LIVE197N)
 TOTAL%
1) In a town or city19488.2
2) On a farm41.8
3) In open country but not on a farm2210.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4249) What type of housing do you live in? (LIVE297N)
 TOTAL%
1) Single family dwelling13360.5
2) Duplex104.5
3) Townhouse/rowhouse115.0
4) Apartment4520.5
5) Mobile home62.7
6) Other - specify156.8
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4250) Do you own your home, are you buying it, or are you renting? (LIVE397N)
 TOTAL%
1) Own3415.5
2) Buying2511.4
3) Renting8639.1
4) Other7232.7
8) Don't know20.9
9) Refused10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4251) Do you live in the same community as you did in 1992 (LIVE497N)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12155.0
5) No9945.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4252) 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? (LIVE597N)
 TOTAL%
1) Speak freely220100.0
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4253) TURN TO THE CONTACT PERSON SHEET STAPLED TO THE COVERSHEET, READ THE PARAGRAPH TO RESPONDENT STARTING WITH: This interview is part of a long range study of the relationships between people's work wand their marriages . . . RECORD CHANGES TO R'S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS AND GET NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO MIGHT KNOW WHERE R WILL BE; ENTER WHETHER NAME, ADDRESS, AND REFERENCE INFORMATION RECEIVED (REF97N)
 TOTAL%
1) Name & full address received21899.1
2) Name & partial address received10.5
4) Received address only10.5
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4254) That completes the interview. I want to thank you so much for the time you have spent answering these questions. You and your [fill PREL] are part of a very important study of families. No other study to date has collected so much information about families over such a long period of time, and your participation has made it possible. There is a lot of interest in families today, and the research to which you have contributed adds a lot of information to people's knowledge about trends and changes in family life. Your help is greatly appreciated!! NUMBER OF TRACKING REFERENCES RECEIVED (TRACK97N)
 TOTAL%
1) One8840.0
2) Two4821.8
3) Three or more2712.3
4) None5725.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
4255) 1997 new offspring family income -- $65,000 (FMINC5NA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101150,178.0417,498.39
4256) 1997 new offspring family income $105,000 (FMINC5NB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total101158,743.8228,163.99
4257) 1997 new offspring wife's income $65,000+ (NEWWIFE1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5245.9025.59
4258) 1997 new offspring wife's income $105,000 (NEWWIFE2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5245.5026.26
4259) New offspring marital instability scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (LOGRMI5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total530.330.37
4260) 1997 new offspring marital problems scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (MARPRB5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total203396.5015.27
4261) 1997 new offspring marital interaction scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (INTRCT5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5314.403.44
4262) 1997 new offspring marital disagreements scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (DISGR5NO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total532.302.20
4263) 1997 new offspring sex role traditionalism scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (SEXROL5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total21914.742.77
4264) 1997 new offspring partner happiness scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (PRTHAP5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1928.843.66
4265) 1997 new offspring partner problems scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (PRTPRB5N)
 TOTAL%
0) 030.1
1) 130.1
2) 220.1
3) 320.1
4) 420.1
5) 520.1
6) 620.1
7) 720.1
8) 810.0
99) Inapplicable201399.1
Missing1
Total2032100.0
4266) 1997 new offspring partner interaction scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (INTCT5NP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2015.704.11
4267) 1997 new offspring partner disagreements scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (DISGR5NP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total202.501.85
4268) 1997 new offspring partner happiness scale [See ARDA summary page for codes] (MARHAP5N)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4228.813.49
4269) Reason for attrition from study (REASON)
 TOTAL%
2) PCI181.9
3) Refused33735.1
4) Dead717.4
6) Could not locate51553.7
7) No resolution40.4
9) Health refusal141.5
Missing1074
Total959100.0
4270) Year left study (MISSYEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total95987.474.93
4271) Who refused (REFUSER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8325.894.26
4272) Month of offspring interview 5th wave (OFFMON)
 TOTAL%
1) January20.3
4) April34853.9
5) May487.4
6) June16024.8
7) July385.9
8) August203.1
9) September50.8
10) October192.9
11) November50.8
12) December10.2
Missing1387
Total646100.0
4273) Day of offspring interview 5th wave (OFFDAY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64610.477.25
4274) Year of offspring interview 5th wave (OFFYEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64697.000.06
4275) Type of offspring (OFFTYP)
 TOTAL%
1) Old42665.9
2) New22034.1
Missing1387
Total646100.0
4276) Date of offspring interview 5th wave (OFFDAT97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64697.380.15

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