Middletown Area Study, 1984 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Sex of respondent (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	165	47.0
2) Female	186	53.0
Total	351	100.0

2) What is the last grade you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
3) Elementary-3	2	0.6
4) Elementary-4	1	0.3
5) Elementary-5	2	0.6
6) Elementary-6	7	2.0
7) Elementary-7	2	0.6
8) Elementary-8	11	3.1
9) High School-9	10	2.9
10) High School-10	14	4.0
11) High School-11	19	5.4
12) High School-12	121	34.6
13) College-Freshman	30	8.6
14) College-Sophomore	29	8.3
15) College-Junior	14	4.0
16) College-Senior	45	12.9
17) College-Graduate or Professional	43	12.3
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

3) What is your ethnic status? Are you: (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Black	56	16.0
2) White	290	83.1
3) American Indian	1	0.3
4) Latin (Mexican American, Puerto Rican, etc.)	1	0.3
5) Oriental	1	0.3
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

4) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, unemployed, keeping house, retired, or what? (WRKSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working full-time	164	46.7
2) Working part-time	50	14.2
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation or strike	1	0.3
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work	24	6.8
5) Retired	48	13.7
6) In school	20	5.7
7) Keeping house	40	11.4
8) Other	4	1.1
Total	351	100.0

5) I would like to ask you two questions about your work activities in this position. The first activity is deciding when to come to work and when to leave work. Can you decide this on your job, either officially or unofficially? (WRKGO)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	135	61.4
2) Yes	85	38.6
Missing	131
Total	220	100.0

6) I would like to ask you two questions about your work activities in this position. The other activity is deciding on your own to introduce a new task or work assignment for yourself. Can you do this on your job? (WRKTASK)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	53	24.4
2) Yes	164	75.6
Missing	134
Total	217	100.0

7) Are you currently: (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	217	61.8
2) Divorced	37	10.5
3) Separated	6	1.7
4) Widowed	33	9.4
5) Never married	58	16.5
Total	351	100.0

8) I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources: (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $5,000 or less	39	11.8
2) $5,001 - 10,000	66	20.0
3) $10,001 - 15,000	35	10.6
4) $15,001 - 20,000	37	11.2
5) $20,001 - 25,000	27	8.2
6) $25,001 - 35,000	69	20.9
7) $35,001 - 50,000	35	10.6
8) Over $50,000	22	6.7
Missing	21
Total	330	100.0

9) What is your age please? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	349	45.05	17.30

10) What is your religious preference? (RELPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	34	9.7
2) Protestant	250	71.6
3) Other Christian	30	8.6
4) Jewish	2	0.6
6) None	33	9.5
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

11) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT OR OTHER CHRISTIAN: What is your affiliation or denomination? (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Methodist	67	24.8
2) Presbyterian, Episcopal	17	6.3
3) Lutheran (Not part of the Lutheran Churches of America)	2	0.7
4) Lutheran (Part of the Lutheran Churches of America)	9	3.3
5) Lutheran (Not sure if part of the Lutheran Churches of America)	5	1.9
6) Baptist (Not part of the American Convention)	16	5.9
7) Baptist (Part of the American Convention)	36	13.3
8) Baptist (Nor sure if part of the American Convention)	26	9.6
9) Christian (Not Disciples of Christ)	9	3.3
10) Christian (Disciples of Christ)	11	4.1
11) Christian (Not sure if Disciples of Christ)	4	1.5
12) United Church of Christ	8	3.0
13) Church of the Brethren	2	0.7
15) Unitarian - Universalist	3	1.1
16) Other	55	20.4
Missing	81
Total	270	100.0

12) How often do you attend church? (RELOFTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	50	14.4
2) Once a year	29	8.3
3) A few times a year	77	22.1
4) About once a month	34	9.8
5) Less than weekly	37	10.6
6) Weekly	79	22.7
7) More than weekly	42	12.1
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

13) Do you watch religious broadcasts on television? (RELTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	175	49.9
2) Yes	176	50.1
Total	351	100.0

14) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- Jerry Falwell (RELFALW)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	111	64.5
2) Yes	61	35.5
Missing	179
Total	172	100.0

15) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- The PTL Club with Jim Baker (RELPTL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	85	48.0
2) Yes	92	52.0
Missing	174
Total	177	100.0

16) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- James Robison (RELROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	137	79.2
2) Yes	36	20.8
Missing	178
Total	173	100.0

17) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- The 700 Club (SEVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	97	56.7
2) Yes	74	43.3
Missing	180
Total	171	100.0

18) I would like to ask you a few questions about some other religious matters. For the first two questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree. -- 'Every word of the Bible is true' Do you: (BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	94	27.0
2) Agree	121	34.8
3) Feel you are not sure	64	18.4
4) Disagree	53	15.2
5) Strongly disagree	16	4.6
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

19) I would like to ask you a few questions about some other religious matters. For the first two questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree. -- 'Someday Christ will return.' (CHRIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	139	39.7
2) Agree	133	38.0
3) Feel you are not sure	43	12.3
4) Disagree	26	7.4
5) Strongly disagree	9	2.6
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

20) Have you heard of the Moral Majority? (MORALMAJ)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	101	28.8
2) Yes	250	71.2
Total	351	100.0

21) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HEARD OF THE MORAL MAJORITY: How do you feel about the Moral Majority? (MORMAJAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly support this group	4	1.7
2) Generally support this group	39	17.0
3) Feel neutral about this group	103	45.0
4) Feel generally against this group	44	19.2
5) Feel strongly against this group	39	17.0
Missing	122
Total	229	100.0

22) Regardless of how you may vote in the coming election, have you usually thought of yourself: (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) As a Republican	92	26.2
2) As an Independent	55	15.7
3) As a Democrat	125	35.6
4) As a member of some other party	1	0.3
5) Sometimes as a Republican, sometimes as a Democrat	78	22.2
Total	351	100.0

23) How would you describe your overall political views? Would you say you are: (POLVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	9	2.7
2) Liberal	80	23.9
3) Middle of the road	128	38.2
4) Conservative	102	30.4
5) Very conservative	16	4.8
Missing	16
Total	335	100.0

24) What one characteristic do you like best about Walter Mondale? (MONCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Honest	32	10.5
2) Personality	53	17.3
3) Issues or leadership	97	31.7
4) Doesn't answer	39	12.7
5) None	63	20.6
6) Doesn't know	11	3.6
7) Negative reply	11	3.6
Missing	45
Total	306	100.0

25) What one characteristic do you like best about Ronald Reagan? (REAGCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Honest	17	5.3
2) Personality	72	22.4
3) Issues or leadership	102	31.7
4) Doesn't answer	23	7.1
5) None	66	20.5
6) Doesn't know	7	2.2
7) Negative reply	35	10.9
Missing	29
Total	322	100.0

26) Let me now slowly read a short list of most of the issues in this year's Presidential campaign. Of these, please tell me which on you consider to be most important. The list is: (ISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The state of the economy	185	53.6
2) United States-Central American policies	13	3.8
3) Abortion	17	4.9
4) Bringing back prayer in schools	29	8.4
5) Nuclear disarmament	61	17.7
6) Reducing crime	14	4.1
7) Reducing corruption in government	14	4.1
8) Protecting the environment	12	3.5
Missing	6
Total	345	100.0

27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPONDENTS WHO THINK THAT THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN: Do you feel the state of the economy is: (ECONEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	90	52.6
2) Bad	81	47.4
Missing	180
Total	171	100.0

28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPONDENTS WHO THINK THAT U.S.-CENTRAL AMERICAN POLICIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN: Are you for or against U.S. Central American policies? (CAPEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) For	8	72.7
2) Against	3	27.3
Missing	340
Total	11	100.0

29) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Are you for or against the teaching of sex education classes in schools? (SEXEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) For	275	78.3
2) Against	32	9.1
3) Not sure	20	5.7
4) Depends on age/grade	24	6.8
Total	351	100.0

30) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Now, on a different issue. Do you think it was a good idea to make Martin Luther King's birthday a national holiday? (KING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	171	49.1
2) No	130	37.4
3) Not sure	47	13.5
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

31) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Should there be a law protecting homosexuals from being dismissed from their jobs as teachers in public schools? (HOMOSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	137	39.7
2) No	147	42.6
3) Not sure	61	17.7
Missing	6
Total	345	100.0

32) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Should the United States and Russia both freeze the development of nuclear weapons now? (DISARM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	281	80.3
2) No	37	10.6
3) Not sure	32	9.1
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

33) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Religion has no place in government affairs. (CHRSTAT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	58	16.7
2) Agree	106	30.5
3) Not sure	50	14.4
4) Disagree	108	31.0
5) Strongly disagree	26	7.5
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

34) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government should not provide tuition assistance to parents whose children attend church schools. (CHRSTAT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	4.0
2) Agree	79	22.7
3) Not sure	60	17.2
4) Disagree	162	46.6
5) Strongly disagree	33	9.5
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

35) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. (WOMENAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	38	10.9
2) Agree	100	28.7
3) Not sure	32	9.2
4) Disagree	123	35.3
5) Strongly disagree	55	15.8
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

36) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The solution to the problem of unemployment is best left to private businesses. (PRIVATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	17	4.9
2) Agree	84	24.2
3) Not sure	76	21.9
4) Disagree	149	42.9
5) Strongly disagree	21	6.1
Missing	4
Total	347	100.0

37) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The United States is God's instrument in the fight against communism. (GODCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	6.6
2) Agree	97	28.0
3) Not sure	74	21.4
4) Disagree	118	34.1
5) Strongly disagree	34	9.8
Missing	5
Total	346	100.0

38) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- America is God's chosen nation today. (GODCHOSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	4.6
2) Agree	83	23.8
3) Not sure	72	20.6
4) Disagree	137	39.3
5) Strongly disagree	41	11.7
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

39) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Every person should have complete faith in some supernatural power whose decisions are obeyed without question. (FAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	13	3.7
2) Agree	90	25.7
3) Not sure	64	18.3
4) Disagree	137	39.1
5) Strongly disagree	46	13.1
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

40) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and poor. (EQWLTHY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	34	9.9
2) Agree	104	30.1
3) Not sure	36	10.4
4) Disagree	138	40.0
5) Strongly disagree	33	9.6
Missing	6
Total	345	100.0

41) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The country would be better off if there were a religious political party. (RELPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	11	3.2
2) Agree	37	10.7
3) Not sure	50	14.4
4) Disagree	192	55.3
5) Strongly disagree	57	16.4
Missing	4
Total	347	100.0

42) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- One's minister, priest or rabbi should come out in support of a presidential candidate. (MINSPOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	7	2.0
2) Agree	73	21.2
3) Not sure	58	16.8
4) Disagree	177	51.3
5) Strongly disagree	30	8.7
Missing	6
Total	345	100.0

43) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government should stay out of religious affairs. (CHRSTAT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	60	17.3
2) Agree	184	53.0
3) Not sure	32	9.2
4) Disagree	60	17.3
5) Strongly disagree	11	3.2
Missing	4
Total	347	100.0

44) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Church schools should comply with regulations set down by the government such as testing the competency of teachers. (CHRSTAT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	53	15.2
2) Agree	205	58.9
3) Not sure	38	10.9
4) Disagree	46	13.2
5) Strongly disagree	6	1.7
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

45) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Hard work is rewarding in itself, not just something to make money. (HARDWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	73	20.8
2) Agree	230	65.5
3) Not sure	14	4.0
4) Disagree	29	8.3
5) Strongly disagree	5	1.4
Total	351	100.0

46) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- A pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason if she so chooses. (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	31	8.9
2) Agree	115	33.0
3) Not sure	37	10.6
4) Disagree	114	32.7
5) Strongly disagree	52	14.9
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

47) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn. (OBEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	75	21.4
2) Agree	186	53.1
3) Not sure	21	6.0
4) Disagree	62	17.7
5) Strongly disagree	6	1.7
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

48) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- A few strong leaders could make this country better than all the laws and talk. (LEADERS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	33	9.5
2) Agree	143	41.1
3) Not sure	55	15.8
4) Disagree	107	30.7
5) Strongly disagree	10	2.9
Missing	3
Total	348	100.0

49) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Public officials have an obligation to be directed by the moral teachings of their church. (CHRPUBO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	10	2.9
2) Agree	118	33.8
3) Not sure	50	14.3
4) Disagree	154	44.1
5) Strongly disagree	17	4.9
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

50) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Human nature being what it is, there will always be war and conflict. (WAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	50	14.3
2) Agree	248	70.9
3) Not sure	17	4.9
4) Disagree	32	9.1
5) Strongly disagree	3	0.9
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

51) To what extent would you be for or against a law which stated that an adult can lead children in prayer in public schools? Would you be: (SPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly for	71	20.7
2) For	109	31.8
3) Not sure	80	23.3
4) Against	43	12.5
5) Strongly against	40	11.7
Missing	8
Total	343	100.0

52) Finally, I would like you to ask you some questions about how you plan to vote on Tuesday, November 6. First, how would you describe your intention to vote? Are you: (VOTEINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely going to the polls and vote on November 6	311	88.6
2) Probably going to vote	29	8.3
3) Not sure whether you will vote	11	3.1
Total	351	100.0

53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE: OK, which candidate for President of the United States will you vote for on Tuesday, November 6? (VOTE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reagan	159	47.0
2) Mondale	134	39.6
3) Other	3	0.9
4) Don't know yet	42	12.4
Missing	13
Total	338	100.0

54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE AND DON'T YET KNOW WHO THEY WILL VOTE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, even though you don't know for sure how you will vote, which presidential candidate are you leaning toward? (VOTE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reagan	19	45.2
2) Mondale	19	45.2
3) Other	4	9.5
Missing	309
Total	42	100.0

55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE: How strongly do you feel about your choice for president? (FEEL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very strongly	186	57.1
2) Only moderately strong	107	32.8
3) Not very strongly at all	33	10.1
Missing	25
Total	326	100.0

56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE: OK, if you decide to vote on Tuesday, November 6, which presidential candidate will you vote for? (VOTE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reagan	4	30.8
2) Mondale	6	46.2
4) Don't know yet	3	23.1
Missing	338
Total	13	100.0

57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE AND ARE NOT SURE WHO THEY WOULD VOTE FOR PRESIDENT: Well, even though you don't know for sure how you will vote, which presidential candidate are you leaning toward? (VOTE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reagan	2	50.0
2) Mondale	1	25.0
3) Other	1	25.0
Missing	347
Total	4	100.0

58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE: How strongly do you feel about your choice for president? (FEEL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very strongly	1	9.1
2) Only moderately strong	4	36.4
3) Not very strongly at all	6	54.5
Missing	340
Total	11	100.0

59) Length of interview (minutes): (TIME)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	348	15.10	5.25

60) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly and eager	239	69.7
2) Cooperative but not particularly eager	100	29.2
3) Indifferent and bored	4	1.2
Missing	8
Total	343	100.0

61) How was the respondent's understanding of the questions? (UNDERST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	291	84.8
2) Fair	49	14.3
3) Poor	3	0.9
Missing	8
Total	343	100.0

62) Sex of respondent (For use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	165	47.0
2) Female	186	53.0
Total	351	100.0

63) Are you currently: (For use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	217	61.8
2) Divorced	37	10.5
3) Separated	6	1.7
4) Widowed	33	9.4
5) Never married	58	16.5
Total	351	100.0

64) What is your religious preference? (For use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	34	9.7
2) Protestant	250	71.6
3) Other Christian	30	8.6
4) Jewish	2	0.6
5) None	33	9.5
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0

65) What is the last grade you completed in school? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school	68	19.4
2) High school graduate	121	34.6
3) Some college	73	20.9
4) College graduate	45	12.9
5) Post graduate/professional	43	12.3
Missing	1
Total	350	100.0

66) I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources: (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	105	31.8
2) $10,001-$20,000	72	21.8
3) $20,001-$35,000	96	29.1
4) $35,001-$50,000	35	10.6
5) $50,001 and up	22	6.7
Missing	21
Total	330	100.0

67) What is your age please? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-30	87	24.9
2) 31-45	101	28.9
3) 46-55	49	14.0
4) 56-65	60	17.2
5) 65+	52	14.9
Missing	2
Total	349	100.0