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Project Canada 1985-90 Panel Study - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent identification (ID3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7523,673.772,822.01
2) Size of respondent's area: (CATEGOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Metropolitan area41254.8
2) Small city11915.8
3) Small town22129.4
Total752100.0
3) Respondent's province: (PROVINC3)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland486.4
1) British Columbia8010.6
2) Alberta7510.0
3) Saskatchewan678.9
4) Manitoba395.2
5) Ontario19425.8
6) Quebec10213.6
7) New Brunswick476.3
8) Nova Scotia608.0
9) Prince Edward Island405.3
Total752100.0
4) Area of respondent (category labels unavailable) (AREA3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7526.7114.06
5) Name of respondent's community (Value labels included in summary documentation.) (AREANAM3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total752514.42255.82
6) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Constitutional agreement (CONSTIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious7510.7
2) Fairly serious24935.4
3) Not very serious30543.4
4) Not serious at all7410.5
Missing49
Total703100.0
7) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Unemployment (UNEMPLO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious58077.6
2) Fairly serious15120.2
3) Not very serious91.2
4) Not serious at all40.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
8) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Lack of Canadian unity (UNITY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious12317.1
2) Fairly serious26637.0
3) Not very serious27538.2
4) Not serious at all507.0
8) Undecided50.7
Missing33
Total719100.0
9) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Pollution (POLLUTE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious34446.4
2) Fairly serious32844.3
3) Not very serious598.0
4) Not serious at all70.9
8) Undecided30.4
Missing11
Total741100.0
10) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Threat of nuclear war (NUCWAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious20127.5
2) Fairly serious25034.2
3) Not very serious21829.8
4) Not serious at all618.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing21
Total731100.0
11) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - French-English relations (FRENENG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious8611.8
2) Fairly serious22831.3
3) Not very serious32444.4
4) Not serious at all9012.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
12) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Unequal treatment of women (WOMEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious10013.7
2) Fairly serious26636.5
3) Not very serious29039.8
4) Not serious at all729.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
13) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The economy (ECONOMY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious43158.4
2) Fairly serious25033.9
3) Not very serious486.5
4) Not serious at all50.7
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
14) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Racial discrimination (RACIAL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious587.9
2) Fairly serious24934.0
3) Not very serious33445.6
4) Not serious at all9012.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
15) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Divorce (DIVPROB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious14820.2
2) Fairly serious27337.2
3) Not very serious23431.9
4) Not serious at all7810.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing18
Total734100.0
16) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - American influence (AMINFLU3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious11515.7
2) Fairly serious22931.2
3) Not very serious27437.3
4) Not serious at all11315.4
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing18
Total734100.0
17) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Crime (CRIM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious34246.0
2) Fairly serious32243.3
3) Not very serious7410.0
4) Not serious at all50.7
Missing9
Total743100.0
18) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Poverty (POVERTY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious23331.4
2) Fairly serious35347.6
3) Not very serious13918.8
4) Not serious at all152.0
8) Undecided10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
19) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Energy (ENERGY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious9312.8
2) Fairly serious25034.3
3) Not very serious31743.5
4) Not serious at all658.9
8) Undecided40.5
Missing23
Total729100.0
20) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Protestant-Catholic relations (PROTCAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious182.5
2) Fairly serious699.5
3) Not very serious29440.3
4) Not serious at all33946.5
8) Undecided81.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
21) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Drugs (DRUGS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious35447.7
2) Fairly serious31141.9
3) Not very serious689.2
4) Not serious at all81.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
22) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Child abuse (CHABUSE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious30441.1
2) Fairly serious32543.9
3) Not very serious10414.1
4) Not serious at all50.7
8) Undecided20.3
Missing12
Total740100.0
23) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Alcoholism (ALCOHOL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious30440.9
2) Fairly serious33044.4
3) Not very serious10113.6
4) Not serious at all70.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
24) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Juvenile delinquency (JUVDEL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious24433.1
2) Fairly serious36449.4
3) Not very serious12216.6
4) Not serious at all50.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
25) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Sexual assault (SEXUAL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious23832.3
2) Fairly serious36349.3
3) Not very serious12717.3
4) Not serious at all81.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
26) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Suicide (SUICIDE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious15821.5
2) Fairly serious31442.7
3) Not very serious21328.9
4) Not serious at all516.9
Missing16
Total736100.0
27) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Wife-beating (WIFEBEA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious17924.4
2) Fairly serious33445.4
3) Not very serious20027.2
4) Not serious at all202.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
28) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Prostitution (PROSTIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious11415.8
2) Fairly serious16723.2
3) Not very serious28940.1
4) Not serious at all15020.8
Missing32
Total720100.0
29) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - (PROBS851)
 TOTAL%
1) Education35.2
2) Elderly46.9
3) Environment11.7
5) Immigration35.2
6) Legal58.6
7) Morality712.1
8) Politics915.5
9) Regionalism11.7
10) Unions11.7
12) Welfare assistance35.2
21) Abortion35.2
99) Other1831.0
Missing694
Total58100.0
30) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - (PROBS852)
 TOTAL%
1) Education17.1
2) Elderly17.1
3) Environment17.1
7) Morality17.1
8) Politics535.7
12) Welfare assistance17.1
99) Other428.6
Missing738
Total14100.0
31) What, in your opinion, is the nation's number one problem? (NO1PROB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Constitution30.4
2) Unemployment34950.6
3) Unity152.2
4) Pollution152.2
5) Nuclear War131.9
6) French-English relations71.0
7) Unequal treatment of women30.4
8) Economy14721.3
9) Racial discrimination10.1
10) Divorce20.3
11) American influence71.0
12) Crime162.3
13) Poverty40.6
14) Energy10.1
16) Drugs60.9
17) Child abuse40.6
18) Alcoholism30.4
19) Juvenile delinquency30.4
20) Sexual assault20.3
24) Welfare abuse50.7
25) Unions60.9
26) Politicians213.0
27) Morality223.2
99) Others355.1
Missing62
Total690100.0
32) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Newspapers? (CONNEW3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal324.3
2) Quite a bit22129.6
3) Some36849.3
4) Little or none12516.8
Missing6
Total746100.0
33) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Television? (CONTV3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal476.3
2) Quite a bit23431.4
3) Some36048.3
4) Little or none10313.8
8) Undecided10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
34) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The schools? (CONSCHO3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal8711.8
2) Quite a bit35347.8
3) Some24833.6
4) Little or none476.4
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
35) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The police? (CONPOL3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal19926.9
2) Quite a bit37851.0
3) Some13618.4
4) Little or none253.4
8) Undecided30.4
Missing11
Total741100.0
36) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The court system? (CONCOUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9713.2
2) Quite a bit28138.1
3) Some25033.9
4) Little or none10814.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
37) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The church? (CONCHUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal15120.4
2) Quite a bit25734.7
3) Some23031.1
4) Little or none9913.4
8) Undecided30.4
Missing12
Total740100.0
38) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Labor unions? (CONUNIO3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal202.7
2) Quite a bit11014.9
3) Some31542.8
4) Little or none29139.5
Missing16
Total736100.0
39) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Science? (CONSCI3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal14319.8
2) Quite a bit33346.2
3) Some21129.3
4) Little or none324.4
8) Undecided20.3
Missing31
Total721100.0
40) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The federal government? (CONFED3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal314.2
2) Quite a bit19426.0
3) Some34045.6
4) Little or none17823.9
9) Varied20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
41) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Your provincial government? (CONPROV3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal324.3
2) Quite a bit18925.4
3) Some32643.8
4) Little or none19726.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
42) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Labor unions (POWUNIO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much51569.5
2) Too little405.4
3) Right amount18324.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing11
Total741100.0
43) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Big corporations (POWCORP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much57177.4
2) Too little172.3
3) Right amount14719.9
8) Undecided30.4
Missing14
Total738100.0
44) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Protestants (POWPROT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much243.4
2) Too little12417.7
3) Right amount55078.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing53
Total699100.0
45) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Canadian Indians (POWIND3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much10414.3
2) Too little34747.9
3) Right amount27237.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
46) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Jews (POWJEW3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much9113.1
2) Too little9914.2
3) Right amount50272.2
8) Undecided30.4
Missing57
Total695100.0
47) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Blacks (POWBLAC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much284.0
2) Too little22732.5
3) Right amount44363.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing53
Total699100.0
48) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Orientals (POWORIE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much497.1
2) Too little16223.3
3) Right amount48369.6
Missing58
Total694100.0
49) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - East Indians and Pakistanis (POWEIP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much12518.3
2) Too little13820.2
3) Right amount42061.5
Missing69
Total683100.0
50) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Americans (POWAMER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much36150.3
2) Too little304.2
3) Right amount32545.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing35
Total717100.0
51) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - French Canadians (POWFREN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much24234.1
2) Too little10815.2
3) Right amount35950.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
52) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Women (POWWOME3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much314.3
2) Too little35349.0
3) Right amount33546.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing32
Total720100.0
53) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Men (POWMEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much21830.6
2) Too little507.0
3) Right amount44562.4
Missing39
Total713100.0
54) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Roman Catholics (POWRC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much13218.8
2) Too little7610.8
3) Right amount49570.4
Missing49
Total703100.0
55) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Rich people (POWRICH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much53974.6
2) Too little162.2
3) Right amount16823.2
Missing29
Total723100.0
56) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - English Canadians (POWENG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much8612.2
2) Too little13318.9
3) Right amount48668.9
Missing47
Total705100.0
57) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - The media (POWMEDI3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much43260.2
2) Too little405.6
3) Right amount24534.1
8) Undecided10.1
Missing34
Total718100.0
58) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Churches (POWCHUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much11015.3
2) Too little15121.1
3) Right amount45563.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing35
Total717100.0
59) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Politicians (POWPOL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much45763.0
2) Too little314.3
3) Right amount23732.7
Missing27
Total725100.0
60) Some people say that Canada should be a ‘melting pot' for people coming here from other countries - they should give up their cultural differences and become Canadians. Others say that Canada should be a ‘mosaic,' where people are loyal to Canada yet keep many of the customs of their previous countries. How do you feel about this? (MOSIAC3)
 TOTAL%
1) I favor the ‘melting pot' idea.24332.8
2) I favor the ‘mosaic' idea.39853.8
3) I have no preference.7810.5
4) Other202.7
8) Undecided10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
61) Concerning bilingualism in Canada, would you say: that Canada should have two official languages (French and English), only one official language (only French or English), or no official language? (BILING3)
 TOTAL%
1) Canada should have two official languages - French and English.35247.4
2) Canada should have one official Language - French.70.9
3) Canada should have one official language - English.32744.1
4) Canada should have no official language.435.8
5) Other121.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
62) Do you feel that any racial or cultural groups in your community are discriminated against and is it getting worse, better, no better or worse, was it a problem before but not now, or has it never been a problem? (DISCRIM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, and it's getting worse.567.6
2) Yes, but it's getting better.14720.0
3) Yes, but it's no better or worse.15220.7
4) No, although it was a problem in the past.7810.6
5) No, and such a problem has never serious.29640.3
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing18
Total734100.0
63) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Protestants (ACQPROT3)
 TOTAL%
0) None659.2
1) 1182.5
2) 2-3405.6
4) 4 or more58682.7
Missing43
Total709100.0
64) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Roman Catholics (ACQRC3)
 TOTAL%
0) None141.9
1) 1172.4
2) 2-3598.2
4) 4 or more63187.5
Missing31
Total721100.0
65) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - French Canadians (ACQFREN3)
 TOTAL%
0) None13319.3
1) 1689.9
2) 2-315121.9
4) 4 or more33849.0
Missing62
Total690100.0
66) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - English Canadians (ACQENG3)
 TOTAL%
0) None273.8
1) 181.1
2) 2-3466.4
4) 4 or more63488.7
Missing37
Total715100.0
67) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Jews (ACQJEW3)
 TOTAL%
0) None30044.0
1) 17711.3
2) 2-317325.4
4) 4 or more13219.4
Missing70
Total682100.0
68) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? -Orientals (ACQOR3)
 TOTAL%
0) None31947.1
1) 16810.0
2) 2-314922.0
4) 4 or more14120.8
8) Undecided10.1
Missing74
Total678100.0
69) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Canadian Indians (ACQCI3)
 TOTAL%
0) None43764.5
1) 1527.7
2) 2-39914.6
4) 4 or more8813.0
8) Undecided10.1
Missing75
Total677100.0
70) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Blacks (ACQBL3)
 TOTAL%
0) None37154.4
1) 18812.9
2) 2-313119.2
4) 4 or more9213.5
Missing70
Total682100.0
71) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - East Indians or Pakistanis (ACQEIP3)
 TOTAL%
0) None41460.4
1) 17711.2
2) 2-311817.2
4) 4 or more7611.1
Missing67
Total685100.0
72) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Canadian Indians? (WCI3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55477.9
2) No15621.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing41
Total711100.0
73) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Blacks? (WB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45363.6
2) No25836.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing40
Total712100.0
74) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Orientals? (WO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50471.5
2) No20028.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing47
Total705100.0
75) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and East Indians or Pakistanis? (WEIP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45564.4
2) No25035.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing45
Total707100.0
76) Do you approve of marriages between - Protestants and Roman Catholics? (PC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62886.9
2) No9413.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing29
Total723100.0
77) Do you approve of marriages between - Protestants and Jews? (PJ3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58081.9
2) No12617.8
9) Varied20.3
Missing44
Total708100.0
78) Do you approve of marriages between - Jews and Roman Catholics? (JC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56580.4
2) No13619.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing49
Total703100.0
79) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes toward sex are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - A man and a woman having sexual relations before marriage (PREMARS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong15721.2
2) Almost always wrong9412.7
3) Sometimes wrong21328.7
4) Not wrong at all27637.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
80) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes toward sex are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - A married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner (XMARSEX3)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong45060.8
2) Almost always wrong17523.6
3) Sometimes wrong9713.1
4) Not wrong at all182.4
Missing12
Total740100.0
81) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes toward sex are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - Two adults of the same sex having sexual relations (HOMOSEX3)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong51269.4
2) Almost always wrong679.1
3) Sometimes wrong699.3
4) Not wrong at all9012.2
Missing14
Total738100.0
82) Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about the distribution of pornography? There should be no laws forbidding its distribution; there should be laws forbidding its distribution to persons under 18; or there should be laws forbidding its distribution to all persons? (PORNLAW3)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be no laws forbidding its distribution.375.0
2) There should be laws forbidding its distribution to persons under 18.38752.2
3) There should be laws forbidding its distribution to all ages.31041.8
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied60.8
Missing10
Total742100.0
83) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - There is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFEC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61784.4
2) No11215.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing21
Total731100.0
84) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She is married and does not want to have any more children? (ABNOMOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31543.4
2) No40956.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
85) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - Her own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67191.4
2) No628.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing18
Total734100.0
86) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - The family has a very low income and cannot afford more children? (ABPOOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36850.7
2) No35749.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
87) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She become pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61083.9
2) No11616.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing25
Total727100.0
88) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32244.4
2) No40255.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing26
Total726100.0
89) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She simply wants an abortion? (ABALL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23732.6
2) No48767.0
9) Varied30.4
Missing25
Total727100.0
90) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An alcoholic (ALHOLIC3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease34847.0
2) A bit uneasy31542.5
3) Very uneasy7810.5
Missing11
Total741100.0
91) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A former mental patient (FMPAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease22229.8
2) A bit uneasy41856.2
3) Very uneasy10313.8
9) Varies10.1
Missing8
Total744100.0
92) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A male homosexual (HOMOSXL3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease23331.4
2) A bit uneasy27637.2
3) Very uneasy22930.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varies20.3
Missing11
Total741100.0
93) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A drug user (DRUGUSE3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease17223.3
2) A bit uneasy32043.4
3) Very uneasy24433.1
8) Undecided20.3
Missing14
Total738100.0
94) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An ex-convict (EXCON3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease18525.3
2) A bit uneasy37251.0
3) Very uneasy17123.4
9) Varies20.3
Missing22
Total730100.0
95) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A female homosexual (LESBIAN3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease25234.1
2) A bit uneasy28138.0
3) Very uneasy20427.6
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varies10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
96) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A drug addict (DRUGADD3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease13117.9
2) A bit uneasy29440.2
3) Very uneasy30441.6
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varies10.1
Missing21
Total731100.0
97) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Canadian Indian (INDIAN3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease67291.1
2) A bit uneasy618.3
3) Very uneasy40.5
9) Varies10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
98) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An Oriental (ORIENT3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease67991.6
2) A bit uneasy537.2
3) Very uneasy81.1
9) Varies10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
99) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Black (BLACK3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease65788.5
2) A bit uneasy7510.1
3) Very uneasy91.2
9) Varies10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
100) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An East Indian or Pakistani (EIP3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease61382.7
2) A bit uneasy10814.6
3) Very uneasy192.6
9) Varies10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
101) Please put yourself in the position of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Jew (JEW3)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease68992.9
2) A bit uneasy415.5
3) Very uneasy111.5
9) Varies10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
102) Is there any area within a mile of your home where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27336.5
2) No47463.5
Missing5
Total747100.0
103) Have you ever been threatened with a gun or shot at in Canada? (GUN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes445.9
2) No70494.1
Missing4
Total748100.0
104) During 1984, did anyone illegally enter your apartment or home? (BURGLAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes567.5
2) No69292.5
Missing4
Total748100.0
105) During 1984, did anyone take something from you by using force - such as a stickup, mugging or threat? (ROBBERY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes212.8
2) No72697.2
Missing5
Total747100.0
106) Much has been written and said about the threat of nuclear war. Do you think that such a war: (NWPOS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Will definitely occur324.3
2) Will probably occur26035.0
3) Will probably not occur39653.3
4) Will undoubtedly never occur527.0
9) Varied30.4
Missing9
Total743100.0
107) If a nuclear war does take place, do you think that significant damage will occur, but countries will recover, that there will be destruction beyond anything in the past, but life will go on, or that such a war will mark the end of human life on Earth? (NWRES3)
 TOTAL%
1) Damage will be significant, but as with past wars, countries will recover.375.0
2) There will be destruction beyond anything in the past, but life will go on.45260.9
3) Such a war will mark the end of human life on Earth.24833.4
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
108) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Law enforcement is applied evenly to all those who break the law. (LAWENF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree577.7
2) Agree9012.1
3) Disagree38551.9
4) Strongly disagree21028.3
Missing10
Total742100.0
109) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - War is justified when other ways of settling international disputes fail. (WAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree253.4
2) Agree12717.1
3) Disagree26335.4
4) Strongly disagree32543.8
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
110) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Nowadays a person has to live pretty much for today and let tomorrow take care of itself. (ANOMIA13)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree668.8
2) Agree18424.7
3) Disagree35247.2
4) Strongly disagree14419.3
Missing6
Total746100.0
111) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Because not all Canadians have the same religious beliefs, it would be better not to have prayers said in public schools. (PRAYERS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10313.9
2) Agree17924.1
3) Disagree27537.1
4) Strongly disagree18424.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
112) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In spite of what some people say, the lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (ANOMIA23)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9512.8
2) Agree23331.4
3) Disagree34546.6
4) Strongly disagree668.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
113) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The death penalty should be exercised in some instances. (CAPPUN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40754.9
2) Agree23731.9
3) Disagree527.0
4) Strongly disagree466.2
Missing10
Total742100.0
114) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Government funding should be provided for Roman Catholic schools. (GOVTRC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12216.7
2) Agree18925.8
3) Disagree24633.6
4) Strongly disagree17423.8
8) Undecided10.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
115) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Anyone who works hard will rise to the top. (CHANCE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11715.7
2) Agree20127.0
3) Disagree35147.2
4) Strongly disagree739.8
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing8
Total744100.0
116) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - A person should retire at age 65, regardless of health. (RETIRE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14319.2
2) Agree17924.1
3) Disagree29639.8
4) Strongly disagree12516.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing8
Total744100.0
117) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The political and economic system we have in this country is about the best there is. (BESTSYS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree496.6
2) Agree39353.3
3) Disagree22730.8
4) Strongly disagree628.4
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied40.5
Missing14
Total738100.0
118) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Government funding should be provided for all religious groups wishing to establish private schools. (GOVTALL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree425.7
2) Agree11315.2
3) Disagree31041.8
4) Strongly disagree27537.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
119) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (SAYGOVT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12316.6
2) Agree21829.4
3) Disagree34546.5
4) Strongly disagree557.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
120) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In general, the courts do not deal harshly enough with criminals. (COURTS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27937.7
2) Agree36449.2
3) Disagree8411.4
4) Strongly disagree131.8
Missing12
Total740100.0
121) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The use of marijuana should be legalized. (MARIJ3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree405.4
2) Agree13718.5
3) Disagree27837.6
4) Strongly disagree28538.5
Missing12
Total740100.0
122) Please indicate you level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Married women should not be employed if their husbands are capable of supporting them. (FEWORK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree658.8
2) Agree14219.3
3) Disagree31442.7
4) Strongly disagree21228.8
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
123) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People who cannot afford it have a right to medical care. (RTMEDIC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39353.1
2) Agree32543.9
3) Disagree121.6
4) Strongly disagree101.4
Missing12
Total740100.0
124) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Homosexuals are entitled to the same rights as other Canadians. (HOMORTS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15421.0
2) Agree37250.6
3) Disagree14019.0
4) Strongly disagree669.0
9) Varied30.4
Missing17
Total735100.0
125) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to the men. (FEHOME3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree375.0
2) Agree446.0
3) Disagree31843.3
4) Strongly disagree33445.4
8) Undecided20.3
Missing17
Total735100.0
126) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Divorce in this country should be easier to obtain than it is now. (DIVEASY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8111.0
2) Agree22230.2
3) Disagree31342.6
4) Strongly disagree11715.9
9) Varied20.3
Missing17
Total735100.0
127) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - It's hardly fair to bring children into the world with the way things look for the future. (ANOMIA33)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree354.7
2) Agree10814.6
3) Disagree40354.5
4) Strongly disagree19226.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
128) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Birth control information should be available to teenagers who want it. (TEENINF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31743.1
2) Agree34246.5
3) Disagree446.0
4) Strongly disagree314.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
129) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - These days a person doesn't really know who can be counted on. (ANOMIA43)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8211.2
2) Agree30141.2
3) Disagree29941.0
4) Strongly disagree476.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing22
Total730100.0
130) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Women who do the same work as men should receive the same pay. (FEPAY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree38552.0
2) Agree31242.1
3) Disagree304.0
4) Strongly disagree141.9
Missing11
Total741100.0
131) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Ministers should stick to religion and not concern themselves with social, economic and political issues. (CLERGY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15420.9
2) Agree17123.2
3) Disagree29139.5
4) Strongly disagree12016.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
132) Please indicate you level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People who are poor have a right to an income adequate to live on. (RTINCOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24032.9
2) Agree40355.3
3) Disagree719.7
4) Strongly disagree50.7
8) Undecided50.7
9) Varied50.7
Missing23
Total729100.0
133) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In general, values in Canada have been changing for the worse. (CHVALS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9212.6
2) Agree33546.0
3) Disagree25835.4
4) Strongly disagree415.6
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing24
Total728100.0
134) With respect to provincial political party preference, do you usually think of yourself as: (PARTYPR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Conservative25435.2
2) Liberal20027.7
3) NDP13218.3
4) Parti Quebecois202.8
5) General294.0
6) No preference304.2
7) Don't vote283.9
8) Undecided121.7
9) Other party162.2
Missing31
Total721100.0
135) Thinking of all the different kinds of governments in the world today, do you think communism is a good form of government; all right for some countries; bad, but no worse than some others; or the worst kind of all? (COMMUN3)
 TOTAL%
1) It's a good form of government.192.6
2) It's all right for some countries.12617.2
3) It's bad, but no worse than some others.29440.2
4) It's the worst kind of all.28539.0
8) Undecided40.5
9) Varied30.4
Missing21
Total731100.0
136) As you may know, the United States has invited some countries to participate in what is referred to as its ‘Star Wars' plan. The concept (formally known as Strategic Defense Initiative) involves establishing an anti-missile defense system in space. The system would be in place by the 1990s. Washington currently has a $26 billion background research project underway. In your opinion, should Canada: (STWARS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Endorse the project and participate financially17824.3
2) Endorse the project but not participate financially13518.4
3) Neither endorse the project nor participate financially11916.2
4) Not only not participate but strongly oppose the plan12717.3
5) I have no strong feelings either way.17123.3
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing19
Total733100.0
137) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person is a communist. (COMT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes121100.0
Missing631
Total121100.0
138) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person is a communist. (COMP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes416100.0
Missing336
Total416100.0
139) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person is a homosexual. (HOMT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72100.0
Missing680
Total72100.0
140) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person is a homosexual. (HOMP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes369100.0
Missing383
Total369100.0
141) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person does not believe in God. (ATHT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes138100.0
Missing614
Total138100.0
142) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person does not believe in God. (ATHP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes407100.0
Missing345
Total407100.0
143) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person thinks women are inferior to men. (SEXT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes79100.0
Missing673
Total79100.0
144) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person thinks women are inferior to men. (SEXP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes317100.0
Missing435
Total317100.0
145) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person uses illegal drugs. (DRUT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46100.0
Missing706
Total46100.0
146) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person uses illegal drugs. (DRUP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes266100.0
Missing486
Total266100.0
147) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person dislikes East Indians. (EIPT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47100.0
Missing705
Total47100.0
148) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person dislikes East Indians. (EIPP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes231100.0
Missing521
Total231100.0
149) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person is dissatisfied with the Canadian government. (GOVT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes196100.0
Missing556
Total196100.0
150) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person is dissatisfied with the Canadian government. (GOVP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes519100.0
Missing233
Total519100.0
151) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person thinks Canadian Indians are lazy. (CINT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59100.0
Missing693
Total59100.0
152) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person thinks Canadian Indians are lazy. (CINP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes264100.0
Missing488
Total264100.0
153) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person reads or views pornographic materials. (PORT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62100.0
Missing690
Total62100.0
154) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person reads or views pornographic materials. (PORP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes298100.0
Missing454
Total298100.0
155) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person dislikes Jews. (JEWT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47100.0
Missing705
Total47100.0
156) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person dislikes Jews. (JEWP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes236100.0
Missing516
Total236100.0
157) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person believes his or her religion is the only true one. (RELT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes128100.0
Missing624
Total128100.0
158) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person believes his or her religion is the only true one. (RELP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes357100.0
Missing395
Total357100.0
159) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - The person thinks his or her cultural group is superior to other groups. (CULT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61100.0
Missing691
Total61100.0
160) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - The person thinks his or her cultural group is superior to other groups. (CULP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes285100.0
Missing467
Total285100.0
161) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to teach their views? - None of these people (NONT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes215100.0
Missing537
Total215100.0
162) During the past year, there has been considerable controversy in Canada about the possible abuse of freedom of speech. In the following case, do you think a person should be allowed to publish their views? - None (NONP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes167100.0
Missing585
Total167100.0
163) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Listen to music? (MUSIC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often43458.3
2) Sometimes27737.2
3) Seldom314.2
4) Never20.3
Missing8
Total744100.0
164) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Go to a movie? (MOVIE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often253.4
2) Sometimes22029.8
3) Seldom37751.1
4) Never11615.7
Missing14
Total738100.0
165) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Follow sports? (SPORTS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often23031.3
2) Sometimes26135.5
3) Seldom16522.4
4) Never8010.9
Missing16
Total736100.0
166) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Read the newspaper? (PAPER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often58178.0
2) Sometimes13818.5
3) Seldom192.6
4) Never60.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
167) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Read books? (BOOKS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often38351.3
2) Sometimes22930.7
3) Seldom11615.5
4) Never172.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing6
Total746100.0
168) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Spend time with your family? (FAMILY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often60582.1
2) Sometimes11816.0
3) Seldom91.2
4) Never20.3
8) Undecided30.4
Missing15
Total737100.0
169) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Work out? (WORKOUT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often13318.3
2) Sometimes22731.2
3) Seldom21830.0
4) Never14820.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing25
Total727100.0
170) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Attend parties? (PARTY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often577.7
2) Sometimes34045.9
3) Seldom30140.7
4) Never415.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
171) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Go out to dinner? (DINNER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often15020.2
2) Sometimes40053.8
3) Seldom18024.2
4) Never131.7
Missing9
Total743100.0
172) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Watch television? (TV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often40354.1
2) Sometimes28638.4
3) Seldom486.4
4) Never60.8
9) Varied20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
173) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Smoke? (SMOKE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often15420.7
2) Sometimes577.7
3) Seldom354.7
4) Never49766.9
Missing9
Total743100.0
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174) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Attend a sports event? (SPEVENT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often597.9
2) Sometimes23431.5
3) Seldom29139.2
4) Never15821.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
175) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Watch or listen to the news? (NEWS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often58879.2
2) Sometimes12617.0
3) Seldom253.4
4) Never20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
176) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Attend a play? (ATPLAY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often395.3
2) Sometimes21028.3
3) Seldom27837.5
4) Never21428.9
Missing11
Total741100.0
177) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Read the Bible (or the Qur'an)? (BIBLE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often8511.5
2) Sometimes14319.4
3) Seldom20027.1
4) Never31041.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
178) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Spend time with friends? (FRIENDS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often39052.3
2) Sometimes32743.8
3) Seldom263.5
4) Never20.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing6
Total746100.0
179) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Drink alcohol? (DRINK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often8010.7
2) Sometimes35347.4
3) Seldom17423.4
4) Never13718.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
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180) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Watch videos at home? (VIDEOS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often638.5
2) Sometimes21128.5
3) Seldom14820.0
4) Never31842.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
181) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Participate in sports? (PSPORTS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often9312.6
2) Sometimes19226.0
3) Seldom19726.7
4) Never25734.8
Missing13
Total739100.0
182) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - dance? (DANCE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often537.2
2) Sometimes31142.0
3) Seldom24432.9
4) Never13317.9
Missing11
Total741100.0
183) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Read your horoscope? (HORSCOP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often8811.9
2) Sometimes18224.5
3) Seldom19326.0
4) Never27637.2
9) Varied30.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
184) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Go out to a lounge or bar? (LOUNGE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often243.2
2) Sometimes15621.0
3) Seldom28938.9
4) Never27236.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
185) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Engage in a hobby? (HOBBY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often26736.1
2) Sometimes30641.4
3) Seldom12116.4
4) Never425.7
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
186) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Watch religious TV programs? (RELIGTV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often385.1
2) Sometimes14920.1
3) Seldom22230.0
4) Never33044.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
187) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Pray privately? (PRAY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often24733.4
2) Sometimes19326.1
3) Seldom13718.5
4) Never16021.6
8) Undecided30.4
Missing12
Total740100.0
188) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Read magazines? (MAGS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often34546.5
2) Sometimes30240.7
3) Seldom8311.2
4) Never111.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
189) Thinking now of your life outside of formal work, how often would you estimate that you - Sit and think? (SITHINK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often34947.0
2) Sometimes34045.8
3) Seldom486.5
4) Never40.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
190) Are you a formal member of - A private club? (MEMPRIV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes167100.0
Missing585
Total167100.0
191) Are you a formal member of - A labor union? (MEMUNIO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes178100.0
Missing574
Total178100.0
192) Are you a formal member of - A political group? (MEMPOLI3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes89100.0
Missing663
Total89100.0
193) Are you a formal member of - A service club? (MEMSERV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes157100.0
Missing595
Total157100.0
194) Are you a formal member of - A sports group? (MEMSPOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes174100.0
Missing578
Total174100.0
195) Are you a formal member of - A hobby-related group? (MEMHOBB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes134100.0
Missing618
Total134100.0
196) Are you a formal member of - A nationality group? (MEMNAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes49100.0
Missing703
Total49100.0
197) Are you a formal member of - A church or synagogue? (MEMCHUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes346100.0
Missing406
Total346100.0
198) Are you a formal member of - A fraternity or sorority? (MEMGREE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76100.0
Missing676
Total76100.0
199) Are you a formal member of - A farm organization? (MEMFARM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17100.0
Missing735
Total17100.0
200) Are you a formal member of - Any other group? (MEMOTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, no information99.8
2) Social service1516.3
3) Professional3740.2
4) Charity2830.4
5) Religious group33.3
Missing660
Total92100.0
201) How important to you is - A comfortable life? (VCOMFOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important47864.3
2) Somewhat important24933.5
3) Not very important152.0
9) Varies10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
202) How important to you is - Friendship? (VFRIEND3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important60480.9
2) Somewhat important12917.3
3) Not very important131.7
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
203) How important to you is - Excitement? (VEXCITE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important10914.9
2) Somewhat important30541.7
3) Not very important27337.3
4) Not important at all456.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
204) How important to you is - Freedom? (VFREEDO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important66589.3
2) Somewhat important739.8
3) Not very important50.7
4) Not important at all10.1
8) Undecided10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
205) How important to you is - Happiness? (VHAPPY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important64586.6
2) Somewhat important9312.5
3) Not very important50.7
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
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206) How important to you is - Privacy? (VPRIVAC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important54072.6
2) Somewhat important18725.1
3) Not very important152.0
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing8
Total744100.0
207) How important to you is - Recognition? (VRECOG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important18324.8
2) Somewhat important35448.0
3) Not very important16822.8
4) Not important at all334.5
Missing14
Total738100.0
208) How important to you is - Family life? (VFAMILY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important65488.3
2) Somewhat important7910.7
3) Not very important60.8
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing11
Total741100.0
209) How important to you is - Acceptance by God? (VGOD3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important39253.3
2) Somewhat important17523.8
3) Not very important9512.9
4) Not important at all739.9
Missing17
Total735100.0
210) How important to you is - Being loved? (VLOVE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important59279.9
2) Somewhat important13317.9
3) Not very important131.8
4) Not important at all30.4
Missing11
Total741100.0
211) How important to you is - Reliability? (VRELY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important65788.4
2) Somewhat important8211.0
3) Not very important20.3
4) Not important at all10.1
8) Undecided10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
212) How important to you is - Honesty? (VHONEST3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important71195.4
2) Somewhat important324.3
3) Not very important20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
213) How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important55875.1
2) Somewhat important17123.0
3) Not very important141.9
Missing9
Total743100.0
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214) How important to you is - Intelligence? (VINTEL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important41656.1
2) Somewhat important28538.4
3) Not very important395.3
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing10
Total742100.0
215) How important to you is - Cleanliness? (VCLEAN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important54172.5
2) Somewhat important19426.0
3) Not very important101.3
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing6
Total746100.0
216) How important to you is - Being popular? (VPOPULA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important567.5
2) Somewhat important31642.6
3) Not very important31041.8
4) Not important at all598.0
8) Undecided10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
217) How important to you is - Imagination? (VIMAGIN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important26335.7
2) Somewhat important34747.1
3) Not very important10814.7
4) Not important at all192.6
Missing15
Total737100.0
218) How important to you is - Politeness? (VPOLITE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important49867.0
2) Somewhat important23131.1
3) Not very important141.9
Missing9
Total743100.0
219) How important to you is - Working hard? (VWORKHA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important45661.5
2) Somewhat important26035.1
3) Not very important212.8
4) Not important at all40.5
Missing11
Total741100.0
220) How important to you is - Success in what you do? (VSUCCES3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important46963.1
2) Somewhat important25434.2
3) Not very important182.4
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing9
Total743100.0
221) How important to you is - Being a Canadian? (VCANADA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important54573.3
2) Somewhat important14619.6
3) Not very important435.8
4) Not important at all81.1
9) Varies20.3
Missing8
Total744100.0
222) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - The city or town you live in (JOYCITY3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal23133.2
2) Quite a bit29943.0
3) Somewhat13719.7
4) Little or none284.0
Missing57
Total695100.0
223) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Music (JOYMUSI3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal30843.8
2) Quite a bit25135.7
3) Somewhat12317.5
4) Little or none223.1
Missing48
Total704100.0
224) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Friendship (JOYFDS3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal44460.8
2) Quite a bit23832.6
3) Somewhat425.8
4) Little or none50.7
8) Undecided10.1
Missing22
Total730100.0
225) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your marriage/relationship, if single (JOYMAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal42273.6
2) Quite a bit10117.6
3) Somewhat345.9
4) Little or none152.6
8) Undecided10.2
Missing179
Total573100.0
226) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Parents (JOYPAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal26351.0
2) Quite a bit16331.6
3) Somewhat6713.0
4) Little or none224.3
8) Undecided10.2
Missing236
Total516100.0
227) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Television (JOYTV3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal13719.0
2) Quite a bit28339.2
3) Somewhat25635.5
4) Little or none436.0
8) Undecided30.4
Missing30
Total722100.0
228) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Household work (JOYHWOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal6610.0
2) Quite a bit19529.4
3) Somewhat27741.8
4) Little or none12518.9
Missing89
Total663100.0
229) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Sports (JOYSPOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal12419.0
2) Quite a bit19229.4
3) Somewhat19529.9
4) Little or none14121.6
Missing100
Total652100.0
230) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Church (or synagogue) life (JOYCHUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal13621.1
2) Quite a bit16024.8
3) Somewhat15123.4
4) Little or none19930.8
Missing106
Total646100.0
231) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Brother(s) or sister(s) (JOYSIB3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal24938.8
2) Quite a bit21934.1
3) Somewhat12118.8
4) Little or none538.3
Missing110
Total642100.0
232) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your children (JOYCHIL3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal49981.9
2) Quite a bit8814.4
3) Somewhat132.1
4) Little or none71.1
8) Undecided10.2
9) Varied10.2
Missing143
Total609100.0
233) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your job (JOYJOB3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal21839.2
2) Quite a bit22139.7
3) Somewhat8815.8
4) Little or none295.2
Missing196
Total556100.0
234) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your pets (JOYPET3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal14331.4
2) Quite a bit13229.0
3) Somewhat9120.0
4) Little or none8819.3
8) Undecided10.2
Missing297
Total455100.0
235) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your house or apartment (JOYHOUS3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal35950.2
2) Quite a bit27438.3
3) Somewhat7610.6
4) Little or none60.8
Missing37
Total715100.0
236) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your family life generally (JOYFAM3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal49169.3
2) Quite a bit18726.4
3) Somewhat283.9
4) Little or none10.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing43
Total709100.0
237) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Loneliness (LONELY3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal588.6
2) Quite a bit669.8
3) Somewhat17225.6
4) Little or none37455.7
8) Undecided10.1
Missing81
Total671100.0
238) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Lack of recognition for what I do (RECOG3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal507.7
2) Quite a bit9314.2
3) Somewhat24136.9
4) Little or none26941.2
Missing99
Total653100.0
239) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Money (MONEY3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9914.5
2) Quite a bit14321.0
3) Somewhat27540.4
4) Little or none16323.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing71
Total681100.0
240) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Boredom (BOREDOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal467.1
2) Quite a bit6910.6
3) Somewhat15924.5
4) Little or none37557.7
8) Undecided10.2
Missing102
Total650100.0
241) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Health (HEALTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9513.9
2) Quite a bit9013.2
3) Somewhat23534.4
4) Little or none26238.3
8) Undecided20.3
Missing68
Total684100.0
242) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My sexual life (SEXLIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal386.0
2) Quite a bit6810.7
3) Somewhat18829.5
4) Little or none34453.9
Missing114
Total638100.0
243) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Wondering about the purpose of life (MPLIFE3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal335.3
2) Quite a bit6810.9
3) Somewhat18529.6
4) Little or none33754.0
9) Varied10.2
Missing128
Total624100.0
244) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Getting older (AGING3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal284.2
2) Quite a bit8512.7
3) Somewhat26740.0
4) Little or none28843.1
Missing84
Total668100.0
245) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My marriage (MARRIAG3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal275.0
2) Quite a bit295.4
3) Somewhat11822.0
4) Little or none36367.6
Missing215
Total537100.0
246) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My looks (LOOKS3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal203.1
2) Quite a bit6910.8
3) Somewhat18729.2
4) Little or none36456.9
Missing112
Total640100.0
247) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Never seem to have enough time (TIME3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal8513.1
2) Quite a bit18027.8
3) Somewhat21332.9
4) Little or none16926.1
Missing105
Total647100.0
248) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Inferiority feelings (INFERIO3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal203.2
2) Quite a bit477.5
3) Somewhat21233.9
4) Little or none34655.3
8) Undecided10.2
Missing126
Total626100.0
249) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My job (JOB3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal377.0
2) Quite a bit8415.8
3) Somewhat17933.6
4) Little or none23043.2
8) Undecided20.4
Missing220
Total532100.0
250) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My children (CHILD3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal488.8
2) Quite a bit7513.8
3) Somewhat20637.8
4) Little or none21339.1
8) Undecided30.6
Missing207
Total545100.0
251) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Dying (DYING3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal274.2
2) Quite a bit426.5
3) Somewhat20331.3
4) Little or none37557.9
8) Undecided10.2
Missing104
Total648100.0
252) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Feeling I should be getting more out of life (MORELIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal579.3
2) Quite a bit9114.8
3) Somewhat21735.2
4) Little or none25040.6
8) Undecided10.2
Missing136
Total616100.0
253) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - The desire to have children (WANCHIL3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal134.0
2) Quite a bit154.6
3) Somewhat4413.4
4) Little or none25678.0
Missing424
Total328100.0
254) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Not being married (NOTMARR3)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal124.7
2) Quite a bit124.7
3) Somewhat4116.1
4) Little or none19074.5
Missing497
Total255100.0
255) Do you believe - In ESP (extrasensory perception)? (ESP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.13719.3
2) Yes, I think so.25535.9
3) No, I don't think so.19126.9
4) No, I definitely do not.12717.9
Missing42
Total710100.0
256) Do you believe - In astrology? (ASTROL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.446.2
2) Yes, I think so.15521.8
3) No, I don't think so.28740.3
4) No, I definitely do not.22231.2
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing40
Total712100.0
257) Do you believe - That there is life after death? (POSTLIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.27337.3
2) Yes, I think so.21028.7
3) No, I don't think so.14019.2
4) No, I definitely do not.10714.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing21
Total731100.0
258) Do you believe - That it is possible to communicate with the dead? (TALKDEA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.324.4
2) Yes, I think so.8712.0
3) No, I don't think so.27337.6
4) No, I definitely do not.33345.8
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing25
Total727100.0
259) Do you believe - That God exists? (BELGOD3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.44460.4
2) Yes, I think so.18124.6
3) No, I don't think so.669.0
4) No, I definitely do not.425.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
260) Do you believe - That you personally have experienced an event before it happened (precognition)? (PRECOG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.13318.5
2) Yes, I think so.18726.1
3) No, I don't think so.19827.6
4) No, I definitely do not.19827.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing35
Total717100.0
261) Do you believe - That Jesus was the Divine Son of God? (BELJC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.41357.0
2) Yes, I think so.17123.6
3) No, I don't think so.699.5
4) No, I definitely do not.699.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
262) Do you believe - That some people have psychic powers, enabling them to predict events? (PSYCHIC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.12617.3
2) Yes, I think so.30141.3
3) No, I don't think so.18926.0
4) No, I definitely do not.11215.4
Missing24
Total728100.0
263) Do you believe - That you have experienced God's presence? (EXPERGO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.16823.5
2) Yes, I think so.15020.9
3) No, I don't think so.23833.2
4) No, I definitely do not.15922.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing36
Total716100.0
264) Do you happen to know which of Christ's disciples denied him three times? (KNOWDEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) No17424.3
2) Yes, correct37852.9
3) Yes, wrong8311.6
4) Yes, blank8011.2
Missing37
Total715100.0
265) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND3)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10113.6
2) Less than once a year8211.1
3) About once a year8811.9
4) Several times a year13217.8
5) About once a month385.1
6) 2-3 times a month425.7
7) Nearly every week10213.7
8) Every week12516.8
9) Several times a week324.3
Missing10
Total742100.0
266) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: How often does your husband or wife attend services? As often as you do, more often than you do, or less often than you do? (SPATTEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) As often as I do34962.0
2) More often than I do11219.9
3) Less often than I do10218.1
Missing189
Total563100.0
267) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESEPONDENTS WHO HAVE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: How frequently - if at all - do your children attend Sunday school or classes of religious instruction which are not part of their regular school day? (CHATTEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Regularly9231.6
2) Often237.9
3) Sometimes6823.4
4) Never10736.8
9) Varied10.3
Missing461
Total291100.0
268) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - A wedding ceremony (PWEDDIN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past585100.0
Missing167
Total585100.0
269) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - A wedding ceremony (FWEDDIN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future116100.0
Missing636
Total116100.0
270) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - Baptism (PBAPTIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past584100.0
Missing168
Total584100.0
271) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - Baptism (FBAPTIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future77100.0
Missing675
Total77100.0
272) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - Confirmation (PCONFIR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past420100.0
Missing332
Total420100.0
273) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - Confirmation (FCONFIR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future76100.0
Missing676
Total76100.0
274) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - A funeral (PFUNERA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past414100.0
Missing338
Total414100.0
275) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - A funeral (FFUNERA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future321100.0
Missing431
Total321100.0
276) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - Counseling (PCOUNSE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past168100.0
Missing584
Total168100.0
277) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - Counseling (FCOUNSE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future62100.0
Missing690
Total62100.0
278) Has the following been performed for you by the church (or synagogue) in the past? - Other (POTHER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Service/mass956.3
2) Support637.5
3) Friendship16.3
Missing736
Total16100.0
279) As you see it, will the following probably be carried out for you by the church (or synagogue) in the future? - Other (FOTHER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Service/mass457.1
2) Support228.6
3) Friendship114.3
Missing745
Total7100.0
280) Which of the following comes closest to describing the nature of your religion? (NATRELI3)
 TOTAL%
1) I am not a religious person.11715.8
2) I regard myself as a committed Christian.39453.2
3) I am deeply committed to a religion other than Christianity.91.2
4) I find myself interested in a variety of religions, but not committed to any particular one.324.3
5) I have a mild interest in Christianity and an inquisitive interest in other religions, but I hardly regard myself as a strongly religious person.14219.2
6) Commited Christian101.3
7) Nominal Christian172.3
8) Theist, not involved192.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
281) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND RELIGIOUS SERVICES REGULARLY: Some observers maintain that few people are actually abandoning their religious traditions. Rather, they draw selective beliefs and practices, even if they do not attend services frequently. They are not about to be recruited by other religious groups. Their identification with their religious tradition is fairly solidly fixed, and it is to these groups that they will turn when confronted with marriage, death and, frequently, birth. How well would you say this observation describes you? (ROLEREL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very accurately23745.0
2) Somewhat accurately17032.3
3) Not very accurately499.3
4) Not accurately, at all7113.5
Missing225
Total527100.0
282) Where are you presently living? (RESNOW3)
 TOTAL%
1) On a farm273.6
2) Rural non-farm area8411.3
3) In a town or city of under 30,000 people20727.9
4) In a city of 30,000-100,00012416.7
5) In a city of 100,000-400,00014519.5
6) In a city of over 400,00015420.7
8) Unsure20.3
Missing9
Total743100.0
283) What is your citizenship status? (CITIZEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) A Canadian citizen73397.5
2) A landed immigrant182.4
8) Unsure10.1
Total752100.0
284) Do you speak: (LANG3)
 TOTAL%
1) French and English13217.6
2) English only58377.7
3) French only354.7
Missing2
Total750100.0
285) Are you: (GENDER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Male46361.6
2) Female28938.4
Total752100.0
286) In what year were you born? (YRBORN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total75234.5514.51
287) What is your national group background (e.g., English, French, German)? (NATGP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total74318.0012.24
288) How important do you consider your national cultural group background to be? (NBNATGP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important22029.5
2) Somewhat important27937.4
3) Not very important24432.8
8) Undecided20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
289) What race are you? (RACE3)
 TOTAL%
1) White73297.6
2) Black10.1
3) Canadian Indian20.3
4) Oriental101.3
5) East Indian or Pakistanis40.5
6) Other10.1
Missing2
Total750100.0
290) Are you currently: (MARITAL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Married55674.0
2) Widowed587.7
3) Divorced334.4
4) Separated111.5
5) Never married719.5
6) Living with someone, although not legally married to him/her212.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing1
Total751100.0
291) Have you ever been divorced? (DIVORCE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes719.8
2) No65690.2
Missing25
Total727100.0
292) At present are you: (WRKSTAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time43157.5
2) With a job, but not a work because of a temporary illness, lay-off or strike101.3
3) Working part-time, not in school445.9
4) Working part-time, going to school40.5
5) Unemployed182.4
6) Retired18524.7
7) Keeping house537.1
8) In school, not presently employed40.5
Missing3
Total749100.0
293) See summary documentation for a description of SES codes. (SES3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total49353.1017.86
294) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED: What kind of work do you normally do? (Please be specific.)(See summary documentation for SES and occupation codes) (TYPE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7522,992.373,234.35
295) How many children do you have? (CHILDRE3)
 TOTAL%
0) 010314.3
1) 19112.6
2) 222731.4
3) 316823.3
4) 4719.8
5) 5375.1
6) 6121.7
7) 771.0
8) 8 or more60.8
Missing30
Total722100.0
296) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are of preschool age? (CHPRE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total821.340.53
297) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are ages 6-12? (CH6123)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1461.440.58
298) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are ages 13-19? (CH13193)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1911.500.72
299) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are age 20 or over? (CH2PLU3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3942.711.45
300) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: At present is your husband or wife: (SPWKSTA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time21438.3
2) With a job, but not a work because of a temporary illness, lay-off or strike81.4
3) Working part-time, not in school7513.4
4) Working part-time, going to school40.7
5) Unemployed162.9
6) Retired8214.7
7) Keeping house15928.4
8) In school, not presently employed10.2
Missing193
Total559100.0
301) See summary documentation for a description of SES codes. (SPSES3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total29949.2318.26
302) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHOSE HUSBAND OR WIFE IS EMPLOYED: What kind of work does he/she do? (See summary documentation for SES and occupation codes) (SPTYPE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7521,888.352,806.25
303) In terms of formal education, what is the highest level you have completed? (EDUC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Grade school10113.8
2) High school26536.2
3) Technical or business school14820.2
4) Undergraduate university13017.8
5) Graduate or professional school, university8812.0
Missing20
Total732100.0
304) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED EDUCATION IN AN UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY: What is your major? (UMAJOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Commerce1711.6
2) Education3322.6
3) Engineering1510.3
4) Fine arts53.4
5) Humanities2617.8
6) Nursing74.8
7) Physical education10.7
8) Physical science2517.1
9) Social science138.9
99) Other42.7
Missing606
Total146100.0
305) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED EDUCATION IN A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY: What is your field? (PROFIEL3)
 TOTAL%
2) Agriculture11.1
3) Commerce1314.3
4) Education2325.3
5) Engineering1213.2
6) Humanities55.5
7) Law22.2
8) Medicine66.6
10) Physical science1314.3
11) Social development11.1
12) Social science88.8
14) Professional, other44.4
99) Other33.3
Missing661
Total91100.0
306) Was any of your education in church or parochial schools? (PAROCH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17825.5
2) No52074.5
Missing54
Total698100.0
307) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your grade school education was in such schools: (PARGS3)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools11570.1
2) Part in parochial schools3420.7
3) None in parochial schools159.1
Missing588
Total164100.0
308) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your high school education was in such schools: (PARHS3)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools7251.8
2) Part in parochial schools3122.3
3) None in parochial schools3625.9
Missing613
Total139100.0
309) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your university education was in such schools: (PARUNIV3)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools914.5
2) Part in parochial schools1117.7
3) None in parochial schools4267.7
Missing690
Total62100.0
310) If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would it be? (CLASS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Lower class141.9
2) Working class24433.5
3) Middle class45262.1
4) Upper class111.5
8) Undecided50.7
9) Varied20.3
Missing24
Total728100.0
311) With respect to your political views (not party), how would you rate yourself? (POLVIEW3)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal192.6
2) Liberal13318.3
3) Moderate, middle of the road41156.5
4) Conservative14620.1
5) Extremely conservative152.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing25
Total727100.0
312) Would you please indicate your general religious preference: (RELIG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant40956.5
2) Roman Catholic25234.8
3) Jewish71.0
4) None486.6
5) Other71.0
8) Unsure10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
313) Would you please indicate your mother's general religious preference (if applicable): (MARELIG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant37657.7
2) Roman Catholic25238.7
3) Jewish71.1
4) None132.0
5) Other40.6
Missing100
Total652100.0
314) Would you please indicate your father's general religious preference (if applicable): (PARELIG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant35756.7
2) Roman Catholic23637.5
3) Jewish50.8
4) None294.6
5) Other30.5
Missing122
Total630100.0
315) Would you please indicate your spouse's general religious preference (if applicable): (SPRELIG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant34156.8
2) Roman Catholic21936.5
3) Jewish71.2
4) None284.7
5) Other50.8
Missing152
Total600100.0
316) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (DENOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican10726.2
2) Baptist297.1
3) Lutheran297.1
4) Mennonite51.2
5) Pentecostal20.5
6) Presbyterian286.9
7) Salvation Army30.7
8) United Church16841.2
9) Other51.2
14) Brethren51.2
15) Christian10.2
17) Reformed30.7
19) Church of Christ20.5
20) Evangelical10.2
24) Greek Orthodox51.2
27) Jehovah's Witness30.7
29) Mormon41.0
31) Nondenominational30.7
34) Ukrainian Orthodox20.5
35) Unitarian30.7
Missing344
Total408100.0
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317) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE MOTHER IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (MADENOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican10528.2
2) Baptist256.7
3) Lutheran308.0
4) Mennonite51.3
5) Pentecostal41.1
6) Presbyterian4010.7
7) Salvation Army41.1
8) United Church12633.8
9) Other61.6
11) Advent10.3
14) Brethren30.8
15) Christian10.3
17) Reformed30.8
19) Church of Christ20.5
22) Full Gospel10.3
24) Greek Orthodox71.9
27) Jehovah's Witness10.3
29) Mormon20.5
31) Nondenominational30.8
34) Ukrainian Orthodox30.8
35) Unitarian10.3
Missing379
Total373100.0
318) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE FATHER IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (PADENOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican10329.4
2) Baptist226.3
3) Lutheran318.9
4) Mennonite61.7
5) Pentecostal30.9
6) Presbyterian3810.9
7) Salvation Army51.4
8) United Church11432.6
9) Other61.7
14) Brethren30.9
17) Reformed30.9
19) Church of Christ10.3
22) Full Gospel10.3
24) Greek Orthodox72.0
27) Jehovah's Witness10.3
29) Mormon10.3
31) Nondenominational30.9
34) Ukrainian Orthodox10.3
35) Unitarian10.3
Missing402
Total350100.0
319) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE SPOUSE IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (SPDENOM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican9930.0
2) Baptist195.8
3) Lutheran195.8
4) Mennonite51.5
5) Pentecostal51.5
6) Presbyterian329.7
7) Salvation Army30.9
8) United Church12237.0
9) Other30.9
14) Brethren41.2
15) Christian10.3
17) Reformed30.9
19) Church of Christ10.3
20) Evangelical10.3
24) Greek Orthodox41.2
27) Jehovah's Witness10.3
29) Mormon30.9
31) Nondenominational20.6
34) Ukrainian Orthodox20.6
35) Unitarian10.3
Missing422
Total330100.0
320) Have you participated in the charismatic (renewal) movement? (CHARIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, presently131.8
2) Yes, in the past304.2
3) No67394.0
Missing36
Total716100.0
321) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PART OF THE UNITED CHURCH: Have you participated in the United Church Renewal Fellowship? (UCRF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, presently31.1
2) Yes, in the past145.2
3) No25193.7
Missing484
Total268100.0
322) With respect to federal political party preference, do you usually think of yourself as: (PARTYFE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Conservative29140.3
2) Liberal23532.5
3) NDP11315.7
4) Other30.4
5) Best Canada172.4
6) No preference233.2
7) Don't vote202.8
8) Undecided121.7
9) Other party81.1
Missing30
Total722100.0
323) So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that your present financial situation leaves you pretty well satisfied, more or less satisfied, not very satisfied or not at all satisfied? (SATFIN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Pretty well satisfied22329.8
2) More or less satisfied36849.1
3) Not very satisfied12016.0
4) Not satisfied at all385.1
Missing3
Total749100.0
324) During the last few years, would you say your financial situation has been getting better, getting worse or staying about the same? (FINALTE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better24032.1
2) Getting worse14219.0
3) Staying about the same36648.9
Missing4
Total748100.0
325) Which of the figures below comes closest to your total family income, before taxes, in 1984? (INCOME3)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,000557.6
2) $10,000-14,999628.6
3) $15,000-19,999648.9
4) $20,000-24,99910013.8
5) $25,000-29,9997810.8
6) $30,000-39,99912917.8
7) $40,000-59,99916022.1
8) $60,000-100,000628.6
9) Over $100,000131.8
Missing29
Total723100.0
326) Compared with Canadian families in general, would you say your family income is far below average, below average, average, above average or far above average? (COMPINC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average263.5
2) Below average12116.4
3) Average33445.2
4) Above average23231.4
5) Far above average243.2
8) Undecided20.3
Missing13
Total739100.0
327) If you could live in any province, where would you live? (IFPROV3)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland273.8
1) British Columbia15321.7
2) Alberta679.5
3) Saskatchewan385.4
4) Manitoba263.7
5) Ontario17324.6
6) Quebec8512.1
7) New Brunswick334.7
8) Nova Scotia689.7
9) Prince Edward Island344.8
Missing48
Total704100.0
328) If you could live in any country, where would you live? (IFCOUNT3)
 TOTAL%
2) Australia91.3
3) Austria10.1
7) Canada60386.3
11) Denmark10.1
12) England121.7
14) France30.4
23) Ireland30.4
24) Italy10.1
35) Portugal20.3
38) Scotland10.1
40) Spain10.1
42) Switzerland40.6
45) United States486.9
52) Bermuda10.1
53) New Zealand60.9
97) Asia10.1
99) Other20.3
Missing53
Total699100.0
329) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - The number of organizations you belong to? (CHORGS3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase11315.7
2) A decrease14820.5
3) No change45963.7
8) Undecided10.1
Missing31
Total721100.0
330) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - How often you attend religious services? (CHATT3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase10113.8
2) A decrease9112.4
3) No change53973.7
Missing21
Total731100.0
331) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - The time you spend watching television? (CHTV3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase12817.3
2) A decrease20627.8
3) No change40855.0
Missing10
Total742100.0
332) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your general happiness? (CHHAP3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase24633.5
2) A decrease10113.7
3) No change38852.8
Missing17
Total735100.0
333) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your enjoyment of marriage (if applicable)? (CHMAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase19033.2
2) A decrease488.4
3) No change33358.2
9) Varied10.2
Missing180
Total572100.0
334) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your enthusiasm for life? (CHENTHU3)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase24332.8
2) A decrease8311.2
3) No change41556.0
Missing11
Total741100.0
335) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Being successful (NBSUC3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important16322.3
2) Less important23031.5
3) No change33746.2
Missing22
Total730100.0
336) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Family life (NBFAM3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important42458.0
2) Less important273.7
3) No change27838.0
8) Undecided20.3
Missing21
Total731100.0
337) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Social issues (NBSIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important21629.8
2) Less important14119.5
3) No change36450.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing28
Total724100.0
338) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Children (NBCHI3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important37454.5
2) Less important497.1
3) No change26138.0
8) Undecided20.3
Missing66
Total686100.0
339) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Getting along with others (NBOTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important25334.6
2) Less important8111.1
3) No change39854.4
Missing20
Total732100.0
340) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Church life (NBCHU3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important14820.4
2) Less important10214.1
3) No change47365.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
341) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Material comfort (NBMAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important21029.2
2) Less important12217.0
3) No change38653.8
Missing34
Total718100.0
342) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Sexuality (NBSEX3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important10815.3
2) Less important17124.2
3) No change42860.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing44
Total708100.0
343) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Friendship (NBFRI3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important29640.4
2) Less important294.0
3) No change40755.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing19
Total733100.0
344) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Parents (NBPAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important19132.2
2) Less important599.9
3) No34257.6
8) Undecided20.3
Missing158
Total594100.0
345) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Physical appearance (NBPHY3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important15721.6
2) Less important12517.2
3) No change44260.8
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing25
Total727100.0
346) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Marriage (NBMAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important24637.4
2) Less important527.9
3) No change35954.6
8) Undecided10.2
Missing94
Total658100.0
347) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - God (NBGOD3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important23131.8
2) Less important425.8
3) No change45362.4
Missing26
Total726100.0
348) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Intellectual growth (NBINT3)
 TOTAL%
1) More important25535.1
2) Less important466.3
3) No change42458.3
8) Undecided20.3
Missing25
Total727100.0
349) Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days for you? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?: (HAPPY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy18024.1
2) Pretty happy51268.5
3) Not too happy547.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
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350) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: Generally speaking, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say it is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPMAR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy26446.2
2) Pretty happy27848.6
3) Not too happy295.1
9) Varied10.2
Missing180
Total572100.0
351) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The province you live in (FUTPROV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence38752.7
2) Lose some influence10514.3
3) Remain about the same24333.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
352) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The traditional family (FUTFAM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence20528.1
2) Lose some influence32544.5
3) Remain about the same20027.4
Missing22
Total730100.0
353) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Education (FUTEDUC3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence39053.5
2) Lose some influence13618.7
3) Remain about the same20327.8
Missing23
Total729100.0
354) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The Arab countries (FUTARAB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence13419.2
2) Lose some influence35350.6
3) Remain about the same20829.8
8) Undecided20.3
Missing55
Total697100.0
355) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Science (FUTSCI3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence58681.5
2) Lose some influence223.1
3) Remain about the same11115.4
Missing33
Total719100.0
356) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The United States (FUTUS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence28940.1
2) Lose some influence18125.1
3) Remain about the same24734.3
8) Undecided30.4
Missing32
Total720100.0
357) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Women (FUTWOME3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence52872.4
2) Lose some influence212.9
3) Remain about the same17824.4
8) Undecided20.3
Missing23
Total729100.0
358) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Religion (FUTREL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence16021.9
2) Lose some influence23732.5
3) Remain about the same33145.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
359) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Europe (FUTEUR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence10214.5
2) Lose some influence19227.4
3) Remain about the same40758.0
8) Undecided10.1
Missing50
Total702100.0
360) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Canadian Indians (FUTINDS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence27237.9
2) Lose some influence14620.4
3) Remain about the same29941.7
Missing35
Total717100.0
361) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Men (FUTMEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence8211.5
2) Lose some influence20428.7
3) Remain about the same42559.8
Missing41
Total711100.0
362) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The French in Canada (FUTFREN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence15621.9
2) Lose some influence17925.2
3) Remain about the same37352.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing41
Total711100.0
363) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Russia (FUTRUS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence14320.2
2) Lose some influence18626.2
3) Remain about the same38053.6
Missing43
Total709100.0
364) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Atheism (FUTATH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence12918.4
2) Lose some influence18426.2
3) Remain about the same38855.3
Missing51
Total701100.0
365) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The United Nations (FUTUN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence14620.6
2) Lose some influence27638.9
3) Remain about the same28540.2
8) Undecided20.3
Missing43
Total709100.0
366) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Traditional morality (FUTMOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence17925.3
2) Lose some influence31744.8
3) Remain about the same21229.9
Missing44
Total708100.0
367) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Israel (FUTIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence9413.4
2) Lose some influence24034.2
3) Remain about the same36852.4
Missing50
Total702100.0
368) We would like you to look ahead to the end of this century and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Canada (FUTCAN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence40455.1
2) Lose some influence537.2
3) Remain about the same27437.4
8) Undecided20.3
Missing19
Total733100.0
369) Date questionnaire returned (DATEIN3)
 TOTAL%
1) July 15-3131041.2
2) August 1-1519826.3
3) August 16-318911.8
4) September 1-15526.9
5) September 16-30618.1
6) October 1-15141.9
7) October 16-31162.1
8) November 1-1520.3
9) November 16-30101.3
Total752100.0
370) First year of respondent's participation (FIRSTYR3)
 TOTAL%
1) 197535947.7
2) 1980709.3
3) 198532343.0
Total752100.0
371) COMM13 (COMM13)
 TOTAL%
1) Personal concerns3529.2
2) Sexuality86.7
3) Religion32.5
4) Social concerns4436.7
5) Gender10.8
6) Intergroup relations1714.2
7) Survey1210.0
Missing632
Total120100.0
372) COMM23 (COMM23)
 TOTAL%
1) Personal concerns516.1
2) Sexuality722.6
4) Social concerns619.4
5) Gender26.5
6) Intergroup relations722.6
7) Survey412.9
Missing721
Total31100.0
373) COMM33 (COMM33)
 TOTAL%
2) Sexuality215.4
3) Religion430.8
4) Social concerns323.1
6) Intergroup relations215.4
7) Survey215.4
Missing739
Total13100.0
374) Age of respondent (AGE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total75250.5814.39
375) Age group (AGEGP3)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-3410213.6
2) 35-5433945.1
3) 55 and over31141.4
Total752100.0
376) First year of respondent's participation: (FIRSTYR4)
 TOTAL%
1) 197535947.7
2) 1980709.3
3) 198532343.0
Total752100.0
377) Province: (PROVINC4)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland496.5
1) British Columbia8110.8
2) Alberta7510.0
3) Saskatchewan668.8
4) Manitoba395.2
5) Ontario19425.8
6) Quebec10213.6
7) Nova Scotia456.0
8) Prince Edward Island618.1
9) New Brunswick405.3
Total752100.0
378) Size of respondent's home city/town: (CATEGOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) 100,000 and above40954.4
2) 99,999-10,00012016.0
3) Less than 10,00022329.7
Total752100.0
379) Area of respondent (category labels unavailable) (AREA4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7529.7019.16
380) Respondent's area (see summary documentation for codes) (AREANAM4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total752517.67258.01
381) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Poverty (POVERTY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious23531.7
2) Fairly serious38852.3
3) Not very serious11415.4
4) Not serious at all40.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
382) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Unemployment (UNEMPLO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious31942.7
2) Fairly serious36548.9
3) Not very serious618.2
4) Not serious at all10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
383) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Crime (CRIME4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious29640.3
2) Fairly serious35548.3
3) Not very serious8010.9
4) Not serious at all20.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing17
Total735100.0
384) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Lack of Canadian unity (UNITY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious29039.8
2) Fairly serious26836.8
3) Not very serious14720.2
4) Not serious at all223.0
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
385) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Child abuse (CHABUSE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious32343.6
2) Fairly serious32543.9
3) Not very serious8811.9
4) Not serious at all30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
386) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - French-English relations (FRENENG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious20928.3
2) Fairly serious27937.8
3) Not very serious21328.8
4) Not serious at all364.9
9) Varied20.3
Missing13
Total739100.0
387) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The G.S.T. (GST4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious37550.6
2) Fairly serious17723.9
3) Not very serious14920.1
4) Not serious at all385.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing11
Total741100.0
388) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Unequal treatment of women (WOMEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious10514.2
2) Fairly serious28839.1
3) Not very serious30040.7
4) Not serious at all415.6
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
389) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Racial discrimination (RACIAL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious9012.3
2) Fairly serious27537.6
3) Not very serious32444.3
4) Not serious at all415.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing21
Total731100.0
390) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Alcoholism (ALCOHOL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious18725.3
2) Fairly serious34646.8
3) Not very serious18925.6
4) Not serious at all152.0
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
391) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Violence (VIOLENC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious26836.2
2) Fairly serious33044.5
3) Not very serious13217.8
4) Not serious at all91.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
392) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Lack of leadership (LKLEAD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious40454.4
2) Fairly serious23231.3
3) Not very serious9813.2
4) Not serious at all70.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
393) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The economy (ECONOMY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious41656.2
2) Fairly serious27637.3
3) Not very serious445.9
4) Not serious at all30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
394) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Drugs (DRUGS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious37650.5
2) Fairly serious30340.7
3) Not very serious608.1
4) Not serious at all50.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
395) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment (ENVIRT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious34746.5
2) Fairly serious31742.4
3) Not very serious739.8
4) Not serious at all91.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
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396) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Family breakdown (FAMBRK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious19726.5
2) Fairly serious36849.6
3) Not very serious16221.8
4) Not serious at all111.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing10
Total742100.0
397) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Energy (ENERGY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious12517.2
2) Fairly serious32444.7
3) Not very serious24734.1
4) Not serious at all283.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
398) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - AIDS (AIDS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious30741.4
2) Fairly serious30040.4
3) Not very serious12016.2
4) Not serious at all121.6
9) Varied30.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
399) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Illiteracy (ILLIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious13318.1
2) Fairly serious34246.5
3) Not very serious23031.3
4) Not serious at all293.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
400) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Sexual assault (SEXUAL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious23231.3
2) Fairly serious36048.6
3) Not very serious14018.9
4) Not serious at all70.9
9) Varied20.3
Missing11
Total741100.0
401) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - American influence (AMINFLU4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious15420.9
2) Fairly serious22931.0
3) Not very serious27437.1
4) Not serious at all8010.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
402) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Juvenile delinquency (JUVDEL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious19225.9
2) Fairly serious39353.0
3) Not very serious14619.7
4) Not serious at all91.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
403) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Government incompetence (GOVTINC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious39653.7
2) Fairly serious23632.0
3) Not very serious9312.6
4) Not serious at all121.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
404) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Native-White relations (NATWH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious15721.1
2) Fairly serious36248.7
3) Not very serious20026.9
4) Not serious at all243.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing8
Total744100.0
405) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Constitutional agreement (CONSTIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious20127.7
2) Fairly serious27537.9
3) Not very serious19526.9
4) Not serious at all527.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
406) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Other (PORBS901)
 TOTAL%
30) Abortion35.3
31) Deficit23.5
35) Immigration47.0
36) Legal system35.3
37) Morality610.5
38) Politics1119.3
39) Regional35.3
40) Unions11.8
43) Free trade23.5
99) Other2238.6
Missing695
Total57100.0
407) How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - Other (PROBS902)
 TOTAL%
33) Family life28.7
35) Immigration28.7
37) Morality14.3
38) Politics521.7
39) Regional14.3
42) War/peace14.3
99) Other1147.8
Missing729
Total23100.0
408) What, in your opinion, is the nation's No. 1 problem? (NO1PROB4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total62619.5921.12
409) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Television? (CONTV4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal364.8
2) Quite a bit24232.5
3) Some37049.7
4) Little or none9612.9
Missing8
Total744100.0
410) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Radio? (CONRAD4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal567.6
2) Quite a bit30341.0
3) Some33044.7
4) Little or none506.8
Missing13
Total739100.0
411) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Newspapers? (CONNEW4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal608.1
2) Quite a bit25133.9
3) Some34847.0
4) Little or none8211.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
412) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Major business? (CONBUS4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal375.1
2) Quite a bit26636.3
3) Some31743.3
4) Little or none11115.2
8) Undecided10.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
413) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Schools? (CONSCHO4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal7410.1
2) Quite a bit33745.8
3) Some25935.2
4) Little or none669.0
Missing16
Total736100.0
414) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Labor unions? (CONUNIO4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal263.6
2) Quite a bit14820.2
3) Some33946.3
4) Little or none21829.8
8) Undecided10.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
415) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Religious organizations? (CONCHUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal638.6
2) Quite a bit22530.8
3) Some30842.2
4) Little or none13318.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing22
Total730100.0
416) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Financial institutions? (CONFIN4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal425.8
2) Quite a bit25535.2
3) Some31343.2
4) Little or none11415.7
8) Undecided10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
417) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The police? (CONPOL4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal17823.9
2) Quite a bit36248.6
3) Some17723.8
4) Little or none263.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing7
Total745100.0
418) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The court system? (CONCOUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal587.8
2) Quite a bit24032.5
3) Some30240.9
4) Little or none13718.5
9) Varied20.3
Missing13
Total739100.0
419) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Your local government? (CONLOC4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal355.4
2) Quite a bit17827.6
3) Some31148.1
4) Little or none12118.7
8) Undecided10.2
Missing106
Total646100.0
420) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - Your provincial government? (CONPROV4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal405.4
2) Quite a bit18524.8
3) Some32043.0
4) Little or none20026.8
Missing7
Total745100.0
421) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of - The federal government? (CONFED4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal192.5
2) Quite a bit7610.2
3) Some23731.8
4) Little or none41455.5
Missing6
Total746100.0
422) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Big corporations (POWCOPR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much55575.4
2) Too little253.4
3) Right amount15621.2
Missing16
Total736100.0
423) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Labor unions (POWUNIO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much42958.4
2) Too little7710.5
3) Right amount22831.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
424) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Protestants (POWPROT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much527.6
2) Too little12818.8
3) Right amount49973.4
8) Undecided10.1
Missing72
Total680100.0
425) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Americans (POWAMER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much41458.3
2) Too little273.8
3) Right amount26937.9
Missing42
Total710100.0
426) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - French Canadians (POWFREN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much36952.0
2) Too little8812.4
3) Right amount25235.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
427) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Blacks (POWBLAC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much486.9
2) Too little23633.7
3) Right amount41659.4
Missing52
Total700100.0
428) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Whites (POWWHIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much9713.9
2) Too little9814.1
3) Right amount50171.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing55
Total697100.0
429) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Jews (POWJEW4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much10415.1
2) Too little8812.7
3) Right amount49771.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing61
Total691100.0
430) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Orientals (POWORIE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much8011.7
2) Too little13219.4
3) Right amount47068.9
Missing70
Total682100.0
431) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - East Indians and Pakistanis (POWEIP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much14220.6
2) Too little13820.1
3) Right amount40759.2
8) Undecided10.1
Missing64
Total688100.0
432) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Natives (POWNAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much11616.7
2) Too little33047.5
3) Right amount24735.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing57
Total695100.0
433) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - English Canadians (POWENG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much9113.0
2) Too little18726.8
3) Right amount42060.2
Missing54
Total698100.0
434) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Roman Catholics (POWRC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much12217.5
2) Too little7610.9
3) Right amount49771.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing55
Total697100.0
435) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Women (POWWOME4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much425.9
2) Too little35649.9
3) Right amount31343.9
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing39
Total713100.0
436) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Men (POWMEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much25736.8
2) Too little497.0
3) Right amount39256.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing53
Total699100.0
437) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Rich people (POWRICH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much56179.2
2) Too little131.8
3) Right amount13218.6
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing44
Total708100.0
438) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - The media (POWMEDI4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much44861.7
2) Too little527.2
3) Right amount22430.9
9) Varied20.3
Missing26
Total726100.0
439) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Religious groups (POWCHUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much16523.7
2) Too little12718.2
3) Right amount40458.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing55
Total697100.0
440) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Special interest groups (POWINGP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much23734.3
2) Too little11817.1
3) Right amount33548.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing61
Total691100.0
441) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Average Canadians (POWAVG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much40.6
2) Too little52071.7
3) Right amount20127.7
Missing27
Total725100.0
442) Do you think the following group has too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Politicians (POWPOL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much55275.8
2) Too little283.8
3) Right amount14419.8
9) Varied40.5
Missing24
Total728100.0
443) Some people say that Canada should be a ‘melting pot' for people coming here from other countries - they should give up their cultural differences and become Canadians. Others say that Canada should be a ‘mosaic,' where people are loyal to Canada and yet keep many of the customs of their previous countries. How do you feel about this? (MOSAIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) I favor the ‘melting pot' idea.29740.1
2) I favor the ‘mosaic' idea.35147.4
3) I have no preference.648.6
4) Other233.1
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied40.5
Missing11
Total741100.0
444) Concerning bilingualism in Canada, would you say that Canada should have two official languages (French and English), only one official language (French or English), or no official language? (BILING4)
 TOTAL%
1) Canada should have two official languages - French and English.33745.4
2) Canada should have one official language - English.32343.5
3) Canada should have one official language - French.70.9
4) Canada should have no official language.476.3
5) Other233.1
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
445) Do you feel that any racial or cultural groups in your community are discriminated against? Is it getting worse; is it getting better; is it neither better nor worse; there is no current discrimination, it was only a problem in the past; or has discrimination never been a problem? (DISCRIM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, and it's getting worse9913.4
2) Yes, but it's getting better12016.2
3) Yes, but it's no better or worse17223.3
4) No, although it was a problem in the past709.5
5) No, and such a problem has never been very serious27437.1
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
446) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Blacks? (WB4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47366.1
2) No24133.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing36
Total716100.0
447) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and East Indians or Pakistanis? (WEIP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47366.5
2) No23533.1
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing41
Total711100.0
448) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Natives? (WN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53375.1
2) No17424.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
449) Do you approve of marriages between - Whites and Orientals? (WO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51272.5
2) No19227.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing46
Total706100.0
450) Do you approve of marriages between - Protestants and Roman Catholics? (PC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63188.0
2) No8411.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing35
Total717100.0
451) Do you approve of marriages between - Protestants and Jews? (PJ4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58782.7
2) No12016.9
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
452) Do you approve of marriages between - Jews and Roman Catholics? (JC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58081.8
2) No12617.8
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing43
Total709100.0
453) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Protestants (ACQPROT4)
 TOTAL%
0) None537.4
1) 1172.4
2) 2-3436.0
4) 4 or more60184.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing37
Total715100.0
454) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Roman Catholics (ACQRC4)
 TOTAL%
0) None91.3
1) 1192.6
2) 2-3679.3
4) 4 or more62486.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing32
Total720100.0
455) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - French Canadians (ACQFREN4)
 TOTAL%
0) None13218.6
1) 1669.3
2) 2-314921.0
4) 4 or more36251.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
456) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - English Canadians (ACQENG4)
 TOTAL%
0) None212.9
1) 1131.8
2) 2-3395.5
4) 4 or more64089.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing38
Total714100.0
457) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Jews (ACQJEW4)
 TOTAL%
0) None30444.4
1) 17110.4
2) 2-316223.6
4) 4 or more14621.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing67
Total685100.0
458) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Orientals (ACQOR4)
 TOTAL%
0) None29342.2
1) 18211.8
2) 2-316023.0
4) 4 or more15822.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing57
Total695100.0
459) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Natives (ACQNAT3)
 TOTAL%
0) None35951.9
1) 17811.3
2) 2-312117.5
4) 4 or more13319.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing60
Total692100.0
460) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Blacks (ACQBL4)
 TOTAL%
0) None35551.3
1) 110214.7
2) 2-313519.5
4) 4 or more9914.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing60
Total692100.0
461) How many persons from the group below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - East Indians or Pakistanis (ACQEIP4)
 TOTAL%
0) None39556.5
1) 18512.2
2) 2-312618.0
4) 4 or more9213.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing53
Total699100.0
462) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - A man and a woman having sexual relations before marriage (PREMARS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong14920.1
2) Almost always wrong9813.2
3) Sometimes wrong21629.2
4) Not wrong at all27637.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
463) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - A married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner (XMARSEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong49566.5
2) Almost always wrong15520.8
3) Sometimes wrong8110.9
4) Not wrong at all121.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing8
Total744100.0
464) There has been a lot of talk about how morals and attitudes are changing in this country. What is your opinion of the following? - Two adults of the same sex having sexual relations (HOMOSEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong51169.4
2) Almost always wrong486.5
3) Sometimes wrong8611.7
4) Not wrong at all8912.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
465) Did you ever have a sex education course in high school or prior to high school, and was it worthwhile or not worthwhile? If you never had a class, do you wish that you had or are you glad you didn't? (SEXEDUC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, and it was worthwhile.598.1
2) Yes, but it wasn't very worthwhile.7910.8
3) No, but I wish I had.47164.6
4) No, and I'm glad I didn't.11916.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
466) Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about the distribution of pornography? There should be no laws forbidding its distribution; there should be laws forbidding its distribution to persons under 18; there should be laws forbidding its distribution to all persons. (PORNLAW4)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be no laws forbidding its distribution.293.9
2) There should be laws forbidding its distribution to persons under 18.38952.6
3) There should be laws forbidding its distribution to all ages.31742.8
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing12
Total740100.0
467) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - There is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFEC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61684.8
2) No10915.0
8) Undecided10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
468) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She is married and does not want to have any more children? (ABNOMOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31443.7
2) No40055.7
9) Varied40.6
Missing34
Total718100.0
469) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - Her own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68093.4
2) No466.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing24
Total728100.0
470) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - The family has a very low income and cannot afford more children? (ABPOOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36651.0
2) No34848.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing35
Total717100.0
471) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63587.5
2) No8712.0
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
472) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35148.6
2) No36951.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing30
Total722100.0
473) Do you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if - She simply wants it for any reason? (ABALL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25735.5
2) No46564.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing29
Total723100.0
474) Has the existence of AIDS resulted in an alteration of sexual habits on the part of people you know? (AIDSOTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29544.0
2) No35753.2
8) Undecided172.5
9) Varied20.3
Missing81
Total671100.0
475) Has the existence of AIDS resulted in an alteration of sexual habits on your part? (AIDSYOU4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15122.4
2) No52377.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing77
Total675100.0
476) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An alcoholic (ALHOLIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease35147.1
2) A bit uneasy31342.0
3) Very uneasy7910.6
9) Varied30.4
Missing6
Total746100.0
477) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A former mental patient (FMPAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease26034.9
2) A bit uneasy37650.4
3) Very uneasy10714.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing6
Total746100.0
478) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A drug user (DRUGUSE4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease14519.6
2) A bit uneasy29239.5
3) Very uneasy30040.6
9) Varied20.3
Missing13
Total739100.0
479) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A person with AIDS (AIDSPER4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease15320.8
2) A bit uneasy30141.0
3) Very uneasy27938.0
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
480) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An ex-convict (EXCON4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease16622.5
2) A bit uneasy37550.8
3) Very uneasy19226.0
9) Varied50.7
Missing14
Total738100.0
481) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A drug addict (DRUGADD4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease10814.8
2) A bit uneasy25835.3
3) Very uneasy36149.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing22
Total730100.0
482) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A male homosexual (HOMOSXL4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease26836.3
2) A bit uneasy24833.6
3) Very uneasy22129.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
483) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A female homosexual (LESBIAN4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease29340.9
2) A bit uneasy24534.2
3) Very uneasy17724.7
9) Varied20.3
Missing35
Total717100.0
484) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A person in a wheelchair (WCHAIR4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease65288.3
2) A bit uneasy7910.7
3) Very uneasy60.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
485) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Native (NATIVE4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease65688.8
2) A bit uneasy7610.3
3) Very uneasy60.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
486) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An Oriental (ORIENT4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease67691.4
2) A bit uneasy557.4
3) Very uneasy81.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
487) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Black (BLACK4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease65688.8
2) A bit uneasy729.7
3) Very uneasy101.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
488) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - An East Indian or Pakistani (EIP4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease60581.9
2) A bit uneasy10814.6
3) Very uneasy253.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
489) Please put yourself in the situation of just having met a person and the only thing you know about them is the following. What do you think your immediate reaction would be? - A Jew (JEW4)
 TOTAL%
1) At ease67791.5
2) A bit uneasy527.0
3) Very uneasy101.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing12
Total740100.0
490) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - Most of the time people try to be helpful. (PHELP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13718.3
2) Agree52670.4
3) Disagree8110.8
4) Strongly disagree20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
491) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - Most people try to take advantage of others when they get the chance. (PTAKE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree598.0
2) Agree19626.4
3) Disagree42957.8
4) Strongly disagree557.4
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing10
Total742100.0
492) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - Most people can be trusted. (PTRUST4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree709.4
2) Agree51268.8
3) Disagree13418.0
4) Strongly disagree243.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied30.4
Missing8
Total744100.0
493) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - Most of the time people are looking out for themselves. (PSELVES4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12116.3
2) Agree44660.0
3) Disagree16822.6
4) Strongly disagree50.7
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing9
Total743100.0
494) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - Most people try to be fair. (PFAIR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree689.3
2) Agree56877.7
3) Disagree9012.3
4) Strongly disagree30.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing21
Total731100.0
495) To what extent to you agree or disagree with the following? - One cannot be too careful in dealing with people. (PWATCH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11215.1
2) Agree39352.9
3) Disagree21128.4
4) Strongly disagree253.4
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
496) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Friendship (not included on French questionnaire) (PVFD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important53571.7
2) Somewhat important11315.1
3) Not very important60.8
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing6
Total746100.0
497) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Honesty (not included on French questionnaire) (PVHON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important49266.0
2) Somewhat important14419.3
3) Not very important162.1
9) Varied10.1
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
498) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Kindness (not included on French questionnaire) (PVKIND4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important43758.6
2) Somewhat important19526.1
3) Not very important212.8
8) Undecided10.1
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing6
Total746100.0
499) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Working hard (not included on French questionnaire) (PVWORK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important27236.6
2) Somewhat important30340.8
3) Not very important719.6
4) Not important at all50.7
75) French respondents9212.4
Missing9
Total743100.0
500) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Generosity (not included on French questionnaire) (PVGENER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important20728.0
2) Somewhat important32443.8
3) Not very important10814.6
4) Not important at all70.9
8) Undecided10.1
75) French respondents9212.4
Missing13
Total739100.0
501) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - A comfortable life (not included on French questionnaire) (PVCOMF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important38652.0
2) Somewhat important22730.6
3) Not very important344.6
4) Not important at all30.4
75) French respondents9212.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
502) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Politeness (not included on French questionnaire) (PVPOLIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important27036.4
2) Somewhat important28638.5
3) Not very important8711.7
4) Not important at all70.9
75) French respondents9212.4
Missing10
Total742100.0
503) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Family life (not included on French questionnaire) (PVFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important42757.4
2) Somewhat important19526.2
3) Not very important293.9
8) Undecided10.1
75) French respondents9212.4
Missing8
Total744100.0
504) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Concern for others (not included on French questionnaire) (PVCON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important26034.9
2) Somewhat important31642.4
3) Not very important7510.1
4) Not important at all20.3
8) Undecided10.1
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing6
Total746100.0
505) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Being loved (not included on French questionnaire) (PVLOVED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important50467.5
2) Somewhat important14419.3
3) Not very important70.9
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing5
Total747100.0
506) How important do you think the following is to people in general? - Friendliness (not included on French questionnaire) (PVFDLY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important37550.3
2) Somewhat important25734.5
3) Not very important212.8
75) French respondents9212.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
507) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Organize public meetings? (PROMEET4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72797.5
2) No192.5
Missing6
Total746100.0
508) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Publish materials? (PROPAMP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes69493.8
2) No466.2
Missing12
Total740100.0
509) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Organize marches? (PROMAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63986.0
2) No10313.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing9
Total743100.0
510) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Set up blockades? (PROBLOC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8411.3
2) No65888.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing7
Total745100.0
511) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Damage government property? (PROPROP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60.8
2) No74099.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
512) In protesting against governments, do you feel that people should be allowed to - Possess weapons? (PROWEAP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91.2
2) No73898.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing4
Total748100.0
513) Is there any area within a kilometer of your home where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23131.6
2) No49768.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing22
Total730100.0
514) Have you ever been threatened with a gun or shot at in Canada? (GUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes415.6
2) No68994.4
Missing22
Total730100.0
515) During 1989, did anyone illegally enter your apartment or home? (BURGLAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes435.9
2) No68794.1
Missing22
Total730100.0
516) During 1989, did anyone take something from you by using force - such as a stickup, mugging or threat? (ROBBERY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes152.1
2) No71597.9
Missing22
Total730100.0
517) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Anyone who works hard will rise to the top. (CHANCE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8812.1
2) Agree22731.3
3) Disagree35348.7
4) Strongly disagree537.3
9) Varied40.6
Missing27
Total725100.0
518) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Everything's relative. (RELTIVE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree669.8
2) Agree35352.4
3) Disagree22433.2
4) Strongly disagree294.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing78
Total674100.0
519) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Law enforcement is applied evenly to all those who break the law. (LAWENF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree182.9
2) Agree6610.5
3) Disagree40364.0
4) Strongly disagree14222.5
9) Varied10.2
Missing122
Total630100.0
520) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - War is justified when other ways of settling international disputes fail. (WAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree578.0
2) Agree25635.9
3) Disagree26437.0
4) Strongly disagree13018.2
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied40.6
Missing39
Total713100.0
521) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - To me, work is nothing more than making a living. (WKLIVE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree506.9
2) Agree15621.6
3) Disagree38152.8
4) Strongly disagree13318.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing31
Total721100.0
522) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Because not all Canadians have the same religious beliefs, it would be better not to have prayers said in public schools. (PRAYERS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9412.9
2) Agree20328.0
3) Disagree28939.8
4) Strongly disagree13919.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
523) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In spite of what some people say, the lot of the average person is getting worse, not better. (ANOMIA24)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12617.6
2) Agree31844.5
3) Disagree24233.8
4) Strongly disagree263.6
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing37
Total715100.0
524) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The death penalty should be exercised in some instances. (CAPPUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28539.4
2) Agree30041.4
3) Disagree8912.3
4) Strongly disagree486.6
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
525) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Mulroney is doing a pretty good job as Prime Minister. (MULRON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree223.1
2) Agree12016.7
3) Disagree20728.8
4) Strongly disagree36851.1
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing32
Total720100.0
526) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - A person should retire at age 65, regardless of health. (RETIRE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12016.5
2) Agree16222.3
3) Disagree29440.4
4) Strongly disagree15020.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing25
Total727100.0
527) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Sex education should not be offered in the public schools. (SEXSCH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree648.9
2) Agree9212.7
3) Disagree35449.0
4) Strongly disagree21229.4
Missing30
Total722100.0
528) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The political and economic system we have in this country is about the best there is. (BESTSYS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree375.2
2) Agree28940.4
3) Disagree30342.3
4) Strongly disagree8411.7
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing36
Total716100.0
529) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement -Immigrants to Canada have an obligation to learn Canadian ways. (IMMIGS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27738.5
2) Agree38253.1
3) Disagree496.8
4) Strongly disagree121.7
Missing32
Total720100.0
530) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (SAYGOVT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14219.7
2) Agree21730.1
3) Disagree30742.6
4) Strongly disagree527.2
9) Varied20.3
Missing32
Total720100.0
531) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The overemphasis on individual rights is making social life difficult. (RIGHTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12217.1
2) Agree34448.2
3) Disagree21830.6
4) Strongly disagree283.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing39
Total713100.0
532) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In general, the courts do not deal harshly enough with criminals. (COURTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27838.7
2) Agree34147.5
3) Disagree8211.4
4) Strongly disagree152.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing34
Total718100.0
533) Please indicate you level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Homosexuals should be eligible for ordination as ministers or priests. (HOMORD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree567.8
2) Agree15221.2
3) Disagree20328.4
4) Strongly disagree30342.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing36
Total716100.0
534) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - It will be best for the future of Canada if we take an active part in world affairs. (WORLD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21630.0
2) Agree42659.1
3) Disagree588.0
4) Strongly disagree182.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing31
Total721100.0
535) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - The use of marijuana should be legalized. (MARIJ4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree375.1
2) Agree9713.4
3) Disagree30241.8
4) Strongly disagree28639.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing29
Total723100.0
536) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Married women should not be employed if their husbands are capable of supporting them. (FEWORK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree466.3
2) Agree11115.3
3) Disagree31743.7
4) Strongly disagree24834.2
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied20.3
Missing26
Total726100.0
537) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People who cannot afford it have a right to medical care. (RTMEDIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37852.1
2) Agree32845.2
3) Disagree91.2
4) Strongly disagree91.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
538) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Homosexuals are entitled to the same rights as other Canadians. (HOMORTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18425.7
2) Agree35950.2
3) Disagree12918.0
4) Strongly disagree405.6
9) Varied30.4
Missing37
Total715100.0
539) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Women should take care of running their homes and leave running the country up to the men. (FEHOME4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree243.3
2) Agree537.3
3) Disagree27337.7
4) Strongly disagree37451.7
Missing28
Total724100.0
540) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Divorce in this country should be easier to obtain than it is now. (DIVEASY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree567.9
2) Agree19427.2
3) Disagree36551.3
4) Strongly disagree9212.9
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing40
Total712100.0
541) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - A stranger who shows a person attention is probably up to something. (SUSPIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree212.9
2) Agree12918.1
3) Disagree48468.0
4) Strongly disagree7510.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing40
Total712100.0
542) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Birth control information should be available to teenagers who want it. (TEENINF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30642.1
2) Agree37651.8
3) Disagree233.2
4) Strongly disagree192.6
8) Undecided20.3
Missing26
Total726100.0
543) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - I will probably have the same employer five years from now. (SAMEEMP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15325.2
2) Agree28747.4
3) Disagree11819.5
4) Strongly disagree477.8
8) Undecided10.2
Missing146
Total606100.0
544) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - What is right or wrong is a matter of personal opinion. (OPINION4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8812.3
2) Agree23332.6
3) Disagree29641.4
4) Strongly disagree9413.1
9) Varied40.6
Missing37
Total715100.0
545) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - These days a person doesn't really know who can be counted on. (ANOMIA44)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree476.5
2) Agree30942.9
3) Disagree33346.3
4) Strongly disagree294.0
9) Varied20.3
Missing32
Total720100.0
546) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Women who do the same work as men should receive the same pay. (FEPAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39554.4
2) Agree30942.6
3) Disagree131.8
4) Strongly disagree81.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
547) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Ministers should stick to religion and not concern themselves with social, economic and political issues. (CLERGY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11716.3
2) Agree17724.6
3) Disagree32144.6
4) Strongly disagree9913.8
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied40.6
Missing33
Total719100.0
548) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - People who are poor have a right to an income adequate to live on. (RTINCOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23232.2
2) Agree40956.8
3) Disagree679.3
4) Strongly disagree30.4
8) Undecided30.4
9) Varied60.8
Missing32
Total720100.0
549) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In general, values in Canada have been changing for the worse. (CHVALS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13118.3
2) Agree37251.9
3) Disagree19627.3
4) Strongly disagree162.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing35
Total717100.0
550) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - Our government should continue to belong to the United Nations. (UN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30342.4
2) Agree34448.2
3) Disagree324.5
4) Strongly disagree314.3
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied30.4
Missing38
Total714100.0
551) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - One has to look out for oneself, or no one else will. (LOOKOUT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10216.2
2) Agree37559.6
3) Disagree13821.9
4) Strongly disagree91.4
8) Undecided10.2
9) Varied40.6
Missing123
Total629100.0
552) Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement - In the Oka land dispute with Natives, the government was justified in calling in the army. (OKA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21730.3
2) Agree28940.4
3) Disagree12617.6
4) Strongly disagree7810.9
8) Undecided40.6
9) Varied20.3
Missing36
Total716100.0
553) With respect to provincial political party preference, do you usually think of yourself as: (PARTYPR4)
 TOTAL%
0) None71.0
1) Conservative17125.3
2) Liberal19629.0
3) NDP14821.9
4) Parti Quebecois334.9
5) Other284.1
6) Reform192.8
7) Social Credit203.0
8) Undecided203.0
9) Varied355.2
Missing75
Total677100.0
554) Thinking of all the different kinds of governments in the world today, which of these statements comes closest to how you feel about Communism? It's a good form of government; it's all right for some countries; it's bad, but no worse than some others; or it's the worst kind of all? (COMMUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) It's a good form of government.101.4
2) It's all right for some countries.9212.9
3) It's bad, but no worse than some others.31644.2
4) It's the worst kind of all.29441.1
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing37
Total715100.0
555) Approximately how often do you - Listen to music? (MUSIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often47464.5
2) Sometimes15921.6
3) Seldom456.1
4) Monthly212.9
5) Hardly ever or never354.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
556) Approximately how often do you - Go to a movie? (MOVIE4)
 TOTAL%
2) Sometimes50.7
3) Seldom182.5
4) Monthly10514.4
5) Hardly ever or never59982.4
Missing25
Total727100.0
557) Approximately how often do you - Follow sports? (SPORTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often18525.3
2) Sometimes13919.0
3) Seldom12116.6
4) Monthly7410.1
5) Hardly ever or never21128.9
Missing22
Total730100.0
558) Approximately how often do you - Read the newspaper? (PAPER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often52471.4
2) Sometimes11115.1
3) Seldom7510.2
4) Monthly91.2
5) Hardly ever or never131.8
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing18
Total734100.0
559) Approximately how often do you - Read books? (BOOKS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often27737.8
2) Sometimes12517.1
3) Seldom8912.1
4) Monthly13518.4
5) Hardly ever or never10614.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing19
Total733100.0
560) Approximately how often do you - Spend time with your family? (FAMILY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often46765.5
2) Sometimes11215.7
3) Seldom689.5
4) Monthly436.0
5) Hardly ever or never223.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing39
Total713100.0
561) Approximately how often do you - Read the Bible (or the Qur'an)? (BIBLE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often608.3
2) Sometimes365.0
3) Seldom628.6
4) Monthly7310.1
5) Hardly ever or never49368.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
562) Approximately how often do you - Go out for a relaxing meal? (OUTMEAL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often70.9
2) Sometimes364.9
3) Seldom21729.4
4) Monthly34246.4
5) Hardly ever or never13217.9
9) Varied30.4
Missing15
Total737100.0
563) Approximately how often do you - Attend a sports event? (SPEVENT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often60.8
2) Sometimes294.0
3) Seldom608.2
4) Monthly12216.7
5) Hardly ever or never51370.3
Missing22
Total730100.0
564) Approximately how often do you - Watch or listen to the news? (NEWS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often60882.4
2) Sometimes9312.6
3) Seldom162.2
4) Monthly70.9
5) Hardly ever or never91.2
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing14
Total738100.0
565) Approximately how often do you - Attend a play? (PLAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often40.6
2) Sometimes40.6
3) Seldom91.2
4) Monthly12016.6
5) Hardly ever or never58580.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing29
Total723100.0
566) Approximately how often do you - Exercise? (EXCISE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often19426.8
2) Sometimes19727.2
3) Seldom13718.9
4) Monthly395.4
5) Hardly ever or never15221.0
8) Undecided40.6
9) Varied10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
567) Approximately how often do you - Spend time with friends? (FRIENDS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often7710.5
2) Sometimes23131.5
3) Seldom26536.1
4) Monthly12717.3
5) Hardly ever or never324.4
9) Varied20.3
Missing18
Total734100.0
568) Approximately how often do you - Say table grace? (GRACE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often14319.6
2) Sometimes294.0
3) Seldom334.5
4) Monthly577.8
5) Hardly ever or never46563.8
9) Varied20.3
Missing23
Total729100.0
569) Approximately how often do you - Watch videos at home? (VIDEOS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often152.1
2) Sometimes547.5
3) Seldom14720.3
4) Monthly20828.8
5) Hardly ever or never29741.1
8) Undecided20.3
Missing29
Total723100.0
570) Approximately how often do you - Dance? (DANCE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often10.1
2) Sometimes141.9
3) Seldom253.4
4) Monthly17023.4
5) Hardly ever or never51571.0
Missing27
Total725100.0
571) Approximately how often do you - Buy a lottery ticket? (LOTTERY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often71.0
2) Sometimes8912.2
3) Seldom22831.2
4) Monthly13318.2
5) Hardly ever or never27437.5
Missing21
Total731100.0
572) Approximately how often do you - Eat out? (EATOUT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often111.7
2) Sometimes629.6
3) Seldom23236.1
4) Monthly23837.0
5) Hardly ever or never9915.4
9) Varied10.2
Missing109
Total643100.0
573) Approximately how often do you - Read your horoscope? (HORSCOP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often10514.3
2) Sometimes709.5
3) Seldom709.5
4) Monthly679.1
5) Hardly ever or never42157.4
Missing19
Total733100.0
574) Approximately how often do you - Go out to a lounge or bar? (LOUNGE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often20.3
2) Sometimes91.2
3) Seldom435.9
4) Monthly8311.4
5) Hardly ever or never59281.2
Missing23
Total729100.0
575) Approximately how often do you - Watch religious TV programs? (RELIGTV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often30.4
2) Sometimes182.5
3) Seldom648.8
4) Monthly9513.0
5) Hardly ever or never54875.3
Missing24
Total728100.0
576) Approximately how often do you - Engage in a hobby? (HOBBY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often10915.1
2) Sometimes15821.9
3) Seldom18325.4
4) Monthly10915.1
5) Hardly ever or never16122.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing31
Total721100.0
577) Approximately how often do you - Play a sport? (PSPORT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often131.8
2) Sometimes7911.1
3) Seldom10014.1
4) Monthly7310.3
5) Hardly ever or never44362.4
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
578) Approximately how often do you - Read magazines? (MAGS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often13117.8
2) Sometimes22831.0
3) Seldom20728.2
4) Monthly11115.1
5) Hardly ever or never587.9
Missing17
Total735100.0
579) Approximately how often do you - Pray privately? (PRAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often27137.0
2) Sometimes9412.8
3) Seldom628.5
4) Monthly567.6
5) Hardly ever or never24833.8
9) Varied20.3
Missing19
Total733100.0
580) Approximately how often do you - Sit and think? (SITHINK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often37551.2
2) Sometimes21829.7
3) Seldom7610.4
4) Monthly263.5
5) Hardly ever or never385.2
Missing19
Total733100.0
581) How often would you say you usually spend watching TV each week? (TV4)
 TOTAL%
1) 1-5 hours12617.1
2) 6-10 hours19226.0
3) 11-15 hours17724.0
4) 16-30 hours16822.8
5) More than 30 hours628.4
6) Rarely or never131.8
Missing14
Total738100.0
582) Are you a formal member of - A private club? (MEMPRIV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes137100.0
Missing615
Total137100.0
583) Are you a formal member of - A labor union? (MEMUNIO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes171100.0
Missing581
Total171100.0
584) Are you a formal member of - A political group? (MEMPOLI4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes81100.0
Missing671
Total81100.0
585) Are you a formal member of - A service club? (MEMSERV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes172100.0
Missing580
Total172100.0
586) Are you a formal member of - A sports group? (MEMSPOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes159100.0
Missing593
Total159100.0
587) Are you a formal member of - A hobby-related group? (MEMHOBB4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116100.0
Missing636
Total116100.0
588) Are you a formal member of - A nationality group? (MEMNAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34100.0
Missing718
Total34100.0
589) Are you a formal member of - A church or synagogue? (MEMCHUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes324100.0
Missing428
Total324100.0
590) Are you a formal member of - A fraternity or sorority? (MEMGREE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes57100.0
Missing695
Total57100.0
591) Are you a formal member of - A farm organization? (MEMFARM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18100.0
Missing734
Total18100.0
592) Are you a formal member of - Any other group? (MEMOTHE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6579.3
3) Environmental44.9
4) Work-production1315.9
Missing670
Total82100.0
593) During the past year, have you - Taken a holiday? (HOLIDAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59882.5
2) No12717.5
Missing27
Total725100.0
594) During the past year, have you - Switched jobs? (SWJOBS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6710.0
2) No60290.0
Missing83
Total669100.0
595) During the past year, have you - Traveled outside of your home province? (OUTPROV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes51671.5
2) No20528.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing30
Total722100.0
596) During the past year, have you - Used a personal computer? (COMPUTE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22532.0
2) No47868.0
Missing49
Total703100.0
597) During the past year, have you - Traveled to Europe? (EUROPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8412.0
2) No61888.0
Missing50
Total702100.0
598) During the past year, have you - Taken a university or college course? (COURSEU4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes669.5
2) No63290.5
Missing54
Total698100.0
599) During the past year, have you - Taken a self-development course? (COURSED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15722.5
2) No54077.5
Missing55
Total697100.0
600) During the past year, have you - Spent time in hospital? (HOPSIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11916.9
2) No58583.1
Missing48
Total704100.0
601) During the past year, have you - Traveled to the United States? (US4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40055.7
2) No31844.3
Missing34
Total718100.0
602) How often do you have time on your hands that you don't know what do to with? (TIMEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) Quite often253.4
2) Now and then19726.7
3) Almost never51669.9
Missing14
Total738100.0
603) Do you find that you have time to do the things you want to do? (TIMEDO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Usually18525.0
2) For the most part31943.2
3) Not really23331.5
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing13
Total739100.0
604) How important to you is - A comfortable life? (VCOMF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important44059.2
2) Somewhat important28638.5
3) Not very important172.3
Missing9
Total743100.0
605) How important to you is - Friendship? (VFD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important55374.3
2) Somewhat important18424.7
3) Not very important70.9
Missing8
Total744100.0
606) How important to you is - Excitement? (VEXCITE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important8611.8
2) Somewhat important31843.6
3) Not very important26736.6
4) Not important at all588.0
Missing23
Total729100.0
607) How important to you is - A rewarding career? (VCAREER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important31244.8
2) Somewhat important26538.1
3) Not very important7210.3
4) Not important at all476.8
Missing56
Total696100.0
608) How important to you is - Freedom? (VFREEDO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important62885.4
2) Somewhat important9012.2
3) Not very important131.8
4) Not important at all40.5
Missing17
Total735100.0
609) How important to you is - Happiness? (VHAPPY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important64286.6
2) Somewhat important9112.3
3) Not very important81.1
Missing11
Total741100.0
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610) How important to you is - Your cultural group heritage? (VCULGP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important16523.0
2) Somewhat important25435.4
3) Not very important20829.0
4) Not important at all9012.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing34
Total718100.0
611) How important to you is - Your religious group heritage? (VRELGP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important17624.3
2) Somewhat important23832.9
3) Not very important19126.4
4) Not important at all11816.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
612) How important to you is - Recognition? (VRECOG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important17824.8
2) Somewhat important36150.2
3) Not very important14520.2
4) Not important at all354.9
Missing33
Total719100.0
613) How important to you is - Family life? (VFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important63986.8
2) Somewhat important8711.8
3) Not very important91.2
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
614) How important to you is - Keeping fit? (VFIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important34146.3
2) Somewhat important34546.8
3) Not very important456.1
4) Not important at all50.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
615) How important to you is - Being loved? (VLOVED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important56075.9
2) Somewhat important16922.9
3) Not very important81.1
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
616) How important to you is - Reliability? (VRELY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important60181.5
2) Somewhat important13117.8
3) Not very important20.3
4) Not important at all20.3
8) Undecided10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
617) How important to you is - Kindness? (VKIND4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important56676.3
2) Somewhat important16622.4
3) Not very important70.9
4) Not important at all20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
618) How important to you is - Religion? (VRELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important26235.6
2) Somewhat important23732.2
3) Not very important12316.7
4) Not important at all11115.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing17
Total735100.0
619) How important to you is - Honesty? (VHON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important67190.4
2) Somewhat important699.3
3) Not very important10.1
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing10
Total742100.0
620) How important to you is - Creativity? (VCREAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important23131.6
2) Somewhat important39353.7
3) Not very important9613.1
4) Not important at all111.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing20
Total732100.0
621) How important to you is - Forgiveness? (VFORGIV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important42357.4
2) Somewhat important28438.5
3) Not very important293.9
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing15
Total737100.0
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622) How important to you is - Intelligence? (VINTEL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important37650.9
2) Somewhat important32143.5
3) Not very important405.4
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
623) How important to you is - Generosity? (VGENER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important36449.3
2) Somewhat important33245.0
3) Not very important405.4
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing14
Total738100.0
624) How important to you is - Cleanliness? (VCLEAN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important52571.1
2) Somewhat important19826.8
3) Not very important131.8
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing14
Total738100.0
625) How important to you is - Friendliness? (VFDLY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important52671.1
2) Somewhat important20728.0
3) Not very important50.7
4) Not important at all20.3
Missing12
Total740100.0
626) How important to you is - Imagination? (VIMAGIN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important27237.1
2) Somewhat important37551.2
3) Not very important7610.4
4) Not important at all101.4
Missing19
Total733100.0
627) How important to you is - Politeness? (VPOLIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important47164.1
2) Somewhat important25034.0
3) Not very important111.5
4) Not important at all30.4
Missing17
Total735100.0
628) How important to you is - Working hard? (VWORK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important40154.9
2) Somewhat important29340.1
3) Not very important324.4
4) Not important at all40.5
Missing22
Total730100.0
629) How important to you is - Concern for others? (VCON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important48766.3
2) Somewhat important23832.4
3) Not very important91.2
4) Not important at all10.1
Missing17
Total735100.0
630) How important to you is - Success in what you do? (VSUCCES4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important43058.8
2) Somewhat important27337.3
3) Not very important233.1
4) Not important at all50.7
Missing21
Total731100.0
631) How important to you is - Being a Canadian? (VCANADA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important51369.4
2) Somewhat important16722.6
3) Not very important415.5
4) Not important at all162.2
9) Varied20.3
Missing13
Total739100.0
632) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - The city or town you live in (JOYCITY4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal21130.8
2) Quite a bit27840.5
3) Some16524.1
4) Little or none314.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing66
Total686100.0
633) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Music (JOYMUSI4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal28741.7
2) Quite a bit25336.8
3) Some13219.2
4) Little or none162.3
Missing64
Total688100.0
634) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Friendship (JOYFDS4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal41657.5
2) Quite a bit24934.4
3) Some527.2
4) Little or none60.8
Missing29
Total723100.0
635) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your marriage/relationship (JOYMAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal45772.8
2) Quite a bit12119.3
3) Some325.1
4) Little or none172.7
9) Varied10.2
Missing124
Total628100.0
636) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Parents (JOYPAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal21646.7
2) Quite a bit14631.5
3) Some6814.7
4) Little or none326.9
8) Undecided10.2
Missing289
Total463100.0
637) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Television (JOYTV4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal11616.2
2) Quite a bit28139.4
3) Some27939.1
4) Little or none375.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing38
Total714100.0
638) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Household work (JOYHWOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal669.8
2) Quite a bit18126.9
3) Some29443.7
4) Little or none13119.5
8) Undecided10.1
Missing79
Total673100.0
639) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Sports (JOYSPOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal11217.3
2) Quite a bit16024.7
3) Some21132.6
4) Little or none16425.3
9) Varied10.2
Missing104
Total648100.0
640) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your religious group (JOYCHUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal10216.7
2) Quite a bit14123.1
3) Some15725.7
4) Little or none21034.4
Missing142
Total610100.0
641) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Brother(s) or sister(s) (JOYSIB4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal23237.8
2) Quite a bit19431.6
3) Some14423.5
4) Little or none437.0
Missing139
Total613100.0
642) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your children (JOYCHIL4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal48878.7
2) Quite a bit9315.0
3) Some274.4
4) Little or none121.9
Missing132
Total620100.0
643) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your job (JOYJOB4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal18836.8
2) Quite a bit20439.9
3) Some8616.8
4) Little or none326.3
9) Varied10.2
Missing241
Total511100.0
644) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your pet(s) (JOYPET4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal13933.3
2) Quite a bit12730.4
3) Some7818.7
4) Little or none7417.7
Missing334
Total418100.0
645) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your house or apartment (JOYHOUS4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal31844.8
2) Quite a bit27939.3
3) Some10014.1
4) Little or none121.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
646) How much enjoyment do you receive from this area of life? (if applicable) - Your family life generally (JOYFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal48468.2
2) Quite a bit19026.8
3) Some314.4
4) Little or none50.7
Missing42
Total710100.0
647) How closely do you follow - The National Hockey League? (NHL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely9813.4
2) Fairly closely17924.5
3) Not very closely17423.8
4) Not closely at all27938.2
Missing22
Total730100.0
648) How closely do you follow - The Canadian Football League? (CFL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely537.4
2) Fairly closely10714.9
3) Not very closely15721.9
4) Not closely at all39955.7
Missing36
Total716100.0
649) How closely do you follow - The National Baseball League? (NBL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely618.5
2) Fairly closely11916.6
3) Not very closely16022.3
4) Not closely at all37652.5
Missing36
Total716100.0
650) How closely do you follow - The American Baseball League? (ABL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely679.4
2) Fairly closely11215.8
3) Not very closely14620.5
4) Not closely at all38654.3
Missing41
Total711100.0
651) How closely do you follow - The National Football League? (NFL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely334.7
2) Fairly closely568.0
3) Not very closely14019.9
4) Not closely at all47567.5
Missing48
Total704100.0
652) How closely do you follow - The National Basketball Association? (NBA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very closely172.4
2) Fairly closely202.8
3) Not very closely10915.4
4) Not closely at all56079.3
Missing46
Total706100.0
653) What is your favorite team in - Hockey? (HOCKF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Bruins174.3
2) Sabres20.5
3) Flames266.6
4) Blackhawks92.3
5) Redwings20.5
6) Oilers5213.2
8) Kings194.8
10) Canadiens12832.4
12) New York Islanders10.3
15) Flyers10.3
17) Nordiqs102.5
18) Blues10.3
21) Leafs9123.0
22) Canucks184.6
24) Jets123.0
50) Canadian Junior20.5
99) Other41.0
Missing357
Total395100.0
654) What is your favorite team in - Football? (FOOTF4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total23911.3715.37
655) What is your favorite team in - Baseball? (BASEF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Jays20162.6
2) Expos8626.8
5) Red Sox72.2
6) Angels10.3
7) Cubs10.3
9) Reds10.3
10) Indians20.6
11) Tigers10.3
13) Royals10.3
14) Dodgers61.9
16) Twins10.3
18) Yankees30.9
20) Phillies10.3
21) Pirates30.9
22) Cardinals20.6
24) Giants10.3
45) Minor League Professional10.3
99) Other20.6
Missing431
Total321100.0
656) What is your favorite team in - Basketball? (BASKF4)
 TOTAL%
2) Celtics3842.7
4) Bulls77.9
8) Pistons1516.9
13) Lakers1719.1
18) Knicks22.2
20) 76ers11.1
22) Trailblazers11.1
25) Sonics22.2
99) Other66.7
Missing663
Total89100.0
657) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Loneliness (LONELY4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal456.7
2) Quite a bit669.8
3) Somewhat18627.7
4) Little or none37455.7
Missing81
Total671100.0
658) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Lack of recognition for what I do (RECOG4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal436.7
2) Quite a bit9815.3
3) Somewhat23336.3
4) Little or none26641.5
9) Varied10.2
Missing111
Total641100.0
659) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Money (MONEY4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal8913.1
2) Quite a bit13820.3
3) Somewhat27039.7
4) Little or none18326.9
Missing72
Total680100.0
660) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Boredom (BOREDOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal416.3
2) Quite a bit446.7
3) Somewhat16124.7
4) Little or none40662.3
Missing100
Total652100.0
661) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Health (HEALTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9814.3
2) Quite a bit12017.5
3) Somewhat25537.3
4) Little or none21130.8
Missing68
Total684100.0
662) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My sexual life (SEXLIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal345.4
2) Quite a bit8313.2
3) Somewhat16225.7
4) Little or none35055.6
8) Unsure10.2
Missing122
Total630100.0
663) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Depression (DEPRESS4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal284.4
2) Quite a bit436.7
3) Somewhat15724.4
4) Little or none41564.5
Missing109
Total643100.0
664) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Wondering about the purpose of life (MPLIFE4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal325.1
2) Quite a bit7912.6
3) Somewhat14022.3
4) Little or none37860.1
Missing123
Total629100.0
665) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Getting older (AGING4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal416.1
2) Quite a bit9313.9
3) Somewhat26639.6
4) Little or none27040.2
8) Unsure10.1
Missing81
Total671100.0
666) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My marriage (or relationship) (MARRIAG4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal315.2
2) Quite a bit6310.7
3) Somewhat13222.3
4) Little or none36561.8
Missing161
Total591100.0
667) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My looks (LOOKS4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal243.8
2) Quite a bit8012.5
3) Somewhat19630.6
4) Little or none33953.0
9) Varied10.2
Missing112
Total640100.0
668) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Never seem to have enough time (TIME4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal639.8
2) Quite a bit12920.1
3) Somewhat22334.7
4) Little or none22635.2
8) Unsure10.2
Missing110
Total642100.0
669) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Inferiority feelings (INFERIO4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal172.7
2) Quite a bit447.0
3) Somewhat20532.7
4) Little or none36057.4
8) Unsure10.2
Missing125
Total627100.0
670) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My job (JOB4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal428.0
2) Quite a bit6011.5
3) Somewhat18535.4
4) Little or none23545.0
Missing230
Total522100.0
671) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - My children (CHILD4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal6611.6
2) Quite a bit8014.0
3) Somewhat18833.0
4) Little or none23641.4
Missing182
Total570100.0
672) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Feeling I should be getting more out of life (MORELIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal467.3
2) Quite a bit9214.5
3) Somewhat21934.6
4) Little or none27543.4
9) Varied10.2
Missing119
Total633100.0
673) How often does this common problem bother you? (if applicable) - Inability to find the relationship I want (RELATE4)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal325.5
2) Quite a bit356.0
3) Somewhat9716.7
4) Little or none41671.7
Missing172
Total580100.0
674) Do you believe - In ESP (extrasensory perception)? (ESP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.9413.4
2) Yes, I think so.25937.0
3) No, I don't think so.19928.4
4) No, I definitely do not.14821.1
Missing52
Total700100.0
675) Do you believe - In astrology? (ASTROL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.395.6
2) Yes, I think so.13619.5
3) No, I don't think so.27739.7
4) No, I definitely do not.24635.2
Missing54
Total698100.0
676) Do you believe - In heaven? (HEAVEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.26636.7
2) Yes, I think so.18725.8
3) No, I don't think so.9312.8
4) No, I definitely do not.8712.0
75) No French9212.7
Missing27
Total725100.0
677) Do you believe - In hell? (HELL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.20028.4
2) Yes, I think so.15822.5
3) No, I don't think so.17524.9
4) No, I definitely do not.17024.2
Missing49
Total703100.0
678) Do you believe - That God exists? (BELGOD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.42659.3
2) Yes, I think so.16523.0
3) No, I don't think so.7810.9
4) No, I definitely do not.466.4
8) Unsure10.1
9) Varied20.3
Missing34
Total718100.0
679) Do you believe - That some people have psychic powers, enabling them to predict events? (PSYCHIC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.9613.5
2) Yes, I think so.26737.6
3) No, I don't think so.21930.8
4) No, I definitely do not.12717.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing42
Total710100.0
680) Do you believe - That there is life after death? (POSTLIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.29540.9
2) Yes, I think so.18525.6
3) No, I don't think so.13919.3
4) No, I definitely do not.10114.0
8) Unsure20.3
Missing30
Total722100.0
681) Do you believe - That Jesus was the Divine Son of God? (BELJC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.37652.4
2) Yes, I think so.18225.3
3) No, I don't think so.9112.7
4) No, I definitely do not.689.5
9) Varied10.1
Missing34
Total718100.0
682) Do you believe - That we can have contact with the spiritual world? (SPIRIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.649.1
2) Yes, I think so.12217.3
3) No, I don't think so.29341.6
4) No, I definitely do not.22431.8
8) Unsure20.3
Missing47
Total705100.0
683) Do you believe - That you will be reincarnated? (REINCAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.547.8
2) Yes, I think so.7210.4
3) No, I don't think so.27139.1
4) No, I definitely do not.29542.6
8) Unsure10.1
Missing59
Total693100.0
684) Do you believe - That you personally have experienced an event before it happened (precognition)? (PRECOG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.9813.7
2) Yes, I think so.15722.0
3) No, I don't think so.22331.3
4) No, I definitely do not.23533.0
Missing39
Total713100.0
685) Do you believe - That it is possible to communicate with the dead? (TALKDEA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.314.4
2) Yes, I think so.588.1
3) No, I don't think so.26236.8
4) No, I definitely do not.35950.4
8) Unsure20.3
Missing40
Total712100.0
686) Do you believe - That you have experienced God's presence? (EXPERGO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do.14320.0
2) Yes, I think so.17224.0
3) No, I don't think so.22631.6
4) No, I definitely do not.17524.4
Missing36
Total716100.0
687) Do you happen to know your astrological sign? (ZODIAC4)
 TOTAL%
1) No14920.9
2) Yes, unspecified91.3
3) Aquarius446.2
4) Aries649.0
5) Cancer567.8
6) Capricorn425.9
7) Gemini466.4
8) Leo507.0
9) Libra395.5
10) Pisces466.4
11) Sagittarius365.0
12) Scorpio324.5
13) Taurus456.3
14) Virgo567.8
Missing38
Total714100.0
688) There has been a lot of talk about people showing interest in what is referred to as the ‘New Age' movement. What best describes your relationship to the movement? (NEWAGE4)
 TOTAL%
1) I'm not familiar with New Age thought.56479.1
2) I'm familiar with New Age thought but not personally interested.10014.0
3) I'm familiar with New Age thought and somewhat interested.344.8
4) I'm familiar with New Age thought and highly interested.152.1
Missing39
Total713100.0
689) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NEW AGE THOUGHT: Do you participate in any New Age activities? (NAACTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1220.0
2) No4880.0
Missing692
Total60100.0
690) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NEW AGE THOUGHT: Do you participate in any New Age groups? (NAGPS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes712.7
2) No4887.3
Missing697
Total55100.0
691) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NEW AGE THOUGHT: Do you participate in any New Age networks? (NANETS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes713.0
2) No4685.2
8) Undecided11.9
Missing698
Total54100.0
692) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9212.5
2) Less than once a year8912.1
3) About once a year8812.0
4) Several times a year13518.4
5) About once a month293.9
6) 2-3 times a month425.7
7) Nearly every week7810.6
8) Every week14820.1
9) Several times a week344.6
Missing17
Total735100.0
693) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: How often does your husband or wife attend services: as often as you do, more often than you or less often than you? (SPATTEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) As often as I do33461.4
2) More often than I do10619.5
3) Less often than I do10419.1
Missing208
Total544100.0
694) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: How frequently - if at all - do your children attend Sunday School or classes of religious instruction which are not part of their regular school day? (CHATTEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Regularly8128.7
2) Often238.2
3) Sometimes6422.7
4) Never11440.4
Missing470
Total282100.0
695) To the extent you or your family attend religious services, is the group: (GPATTEN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total65112.0711.09
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696) Do you happen to know who denied Jesus three times? (KNOWDEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) No17926.6
2) Yes, correct37555.8
3) Yes, wrong11817.6
Missing80
Total672100.0
697) Do you happen to know the second book in the Bible? (KNOWEXO4)
 TOTAL%
1) No26643.0
2) Yes, correct26743.2
3) Yes, wrong8513.8
Missing134
Total618100.0
698) How often would you say that you went to religious services when you were growing up? (YGATTEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never172.5
2) Less than once a year121.7
3) About once a year243.5
4) Several times a year669.6
5) About once a month263.8
6) 2-3 times a month618.9
7) Nearly every week17725.8
8) Every week24135.1
9) Several times a week629.0
Missing66
Total686100.0
699) How often would you say that your mother went to religious services when you were growing up? (MAATTEN4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not applicable50.8
1) Never497.4
2) Less than once a year253.8
3) About once a year274.1
4) Several times a year10015.0
5) About once a month203.0
6) 2-3 times a month609.0
7) Nearly every week12518.8
8) Every week21332.0
9) Several times a week426.3
Missing86
Total666100.0
700) How often would you say that your father went to religious services when you were growing up? (PAATTEN4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not applicable121.9
1) Never9815.5
2) Less than once a year386.0
3) About once a year406.3
4) Several times a year7912.5
5) About once a month203.2
6) 2-3 times a month375.8
7) Nearly every week9815.5
8) Every week17327.3
9) Several times a week396.2
Missing118
Total634100.0
701) Has the following been performed for you by a religious group in the past - A birth-related ceremony (e.g., baptism)? (PBAP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past598100.0
Missing154
Total598100.0
702) Will the following probably be carried out for you by a religious group in the future - A birth-related ceremony (e.g., baptism)? (FBAP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future126100.0
Missing626
Total126100.0
703) Has the following been performed for you by a religious group in the past - A wedding ceremony? (PWED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past587100.0
Missing165
Total587100.0
704) Will the following probably be carried out for you by a religious group in the future - A wedding ceremony? (FWED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future157100.0
Missing595
Total157100.0
705) Has the following been performed for you by a religious group in the past - A funeral? (PFUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, in the past401100.0
Missing351
Total401100.0
706) Will the following probably be carried out for you by a religious group in the future - A funeral? (FFUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, probably in the future431100.0
Missing321
Total431100.0
707) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND RELIGIOUS SERVICES REGULARLY: Some observers maintain that few people are actually abandoning their religious traditions. Rather, they draw selective beliefs and practices, even if they do not attend services frequently. They are not about to be recruited by other religious groups. Their identification with their religious tradition is fairly solidly fixed, and it is to these groups that they will turn when confronted with marriage, death and, frequently, birth. How well would you say this observation describes you? (ROLEREL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very accurately25047.8
2) Somewhat accurately16531.5
3) Not very accurately5310.1
4) Not accurately at all5510.5
Missing229
Total523100.0
708) Where are you presently living? (RESNOW4)
 TOTAL%
1) On a farm253.5
2) Rural non-farm area7710.7
3) In a town or city of under 30,000 people20228.0
4) In a city of 30,000-100,00011716.2
5) In a city of 100,000-400,00014119.6
6) In a city of over 400,00015821.9
9) Varied10.1
Missing31
Total721100.0
709) What is your citizenship status? (CITIZEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) A Canadian citizen71197.8
2) A landed immigrant162.2
Missing25
Total727100.0
710) Do you speak: (LANG4)
 TOTAL%
1) English only55977.7
2) French only354.9
3) English and French12517.4
Missing33
Total719100.0
711) Are you: (GENDER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Male46361.6
2) Female28938.4
Total752100.0
712) In what year were you born? (YRBORN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total72234.5514.45
713) What is your national group background (e.g., English, French, German)? (NATGP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total71413.6911.14
714) Were you living at your current address in 1989? (ADD894)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes67196.3
2) No263.7
Missing55
Total697100.0
715) Were you living at your current address in 1985? (ADD854)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes57785.5
2) No9814.5
Missing77
Total675100.0
716) Were you living at your current address in 1980? (ADD804)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50874.3
2) No17625.7
Missing68
Total684100.0
717) In which province did you live (the longest) in - 1989? (PROV894)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland405.7
1) British Columbia7510.8
2) Alberta7110.2
3) Saskatchewan628.9
4) Manitoba324.6
5) Ontario18025.9
6) Quebec9613.8
7) New Brunswick466.6
8) Nova Scotia568.0
9) Prince Edward Island385.5
Missing56
Total696100.0
718) In which province did you live (the longest) in - 1980? (PROV804)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland395.7
1) British Columbia7210.6
2) Alberta669.7
3) Saskatchewan619.0
4) Manitoba345.0
5) Ontario17525.7
6) Quebec9614.1
7) New Brunswick456.6
8) Nova Scotia558.1
9) Prince Edward Island375.4
Missing72
Total680100.0
719) In which province did you live (the longest) in - 1985? (PROV854)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland405.9
1) British Columbia7310.8
2) Alberta6810.0
3) Saskatchewan619.0
4) Manitoba334.9
5) Ontario17425.6
6) Quebec9413.8
7) New Brunswick456.6
8) Nova Scotia558.1
9) Prince Edward Island365.3
Missing73
Total679100.0
720) In which province did you live (the longest) in - 1975? (PROV754)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland365.3
1) British Columbia659.6
2) Alberta659.6
3) Saskatchewan619.0
4) Manitoba345.0
5) Ontario17726.2
6) Quebec9714.4
7) New Brunswick466.8
8) Nova Scotia568.3
9) Prince Edward Island385.6
Missing77
Total675100.0
721) What race are you? (RACE4)
 TOTAL%
1) White70497.2
2) Black20.3
3) Native20.3
4) Oriental101.4
5) East Indian or Pakistani50.7
6) Other10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
722) Are you currently: (MARITAL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Married53073.1
2) Widowed669.1
3) Divorced354.8
4) Separated121.7
5) Never married628.6
6) Living with someone, although not legally married to him/her172.3
9) Varied30.4
Missing27
Total725100.0
723) Have you ever been divorced? (DIVORCE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7710.8
2) No63389.2
Missing42
Total710100.0
724) At present are you: (WRKSTAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time35148.5
2) With a job, but not a work because of a temporary illness, lay-off or strike131.8
3) Working part-time, not in school527.2
4) Working part-time, going to school60.8
5) Unemployed121.7
6) Retired25635.4
7) Keeping house334.6
8) In school, not presently employed10.1
Missing28
Total724100.0
725) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED: What kind of work do you normally do? (Please be specific.)(See summary documentation for SES and occupation codes) (TYPE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7522,752.203,112.25
726) How many children do you have? (CHILDRE4)
 TOTAL%
0) 08212.0
1) 17911.5
2) 222432.7
3) 317225.1
4) 4689.9
5) 5365.3
6) 6131.9
7) 720.3
8) 8 or more81.2
Missing68
Total684100.0
727) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are of preschool age? (CHPRE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total531.360.65
728) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are ages 6-12? (CH6124)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total971.420.59
729) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are ages 13-19? (CH13194)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1631.460.63
730) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your children are age 20 or over? (CH2PLU4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4342.741.46
731) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED OR LIVING WITH SOMEONE: At present is your spouse/partner: (SPWKSTA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full-time21639.1
2) With a job, but not a work because of a temporary illness, lay-off or strike71.3
3) Working part-time, not in school7012.7
4) Working part-time, going to school20.4
5) Unemployed142.5
6) Retired13624.6
7) Keeping house10519.0
8) In school, not presently employed30.5
Missing199
Total553100.0
732) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPSONDENTS WHOSE SPOUSE/PARTNER IS EMPLOYED: What kind of work does he/she do? (See summary documentation for SES and occupation codes) (SPTYPE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7521,967.382,853.08
733) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED OR LIVING WITH SOMEONE: Which best describes the arrangement between you and your spouse/partner for doing things like cooking, cleaning and laundry? (DIVLAB4)
 TOTAL%
1) She does all the cooking, cleaning and laundry.10920.1
2) She does most of it.23944.1
3) Both share the work equally.17532.3
4) He does most of it.132.4
5) He does all the cooking, cleaning, and laundry.61.1
Missing210
Total542100.0
734) In terms of formal education, what is the highest level you have completed? (EDUC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Grade school9212.8
2) High school21229.6
3) Technical or business school17925.0
4) Undergraduate university12217.0
5) Graduate or professional school, university11115.5
Missing36
Total716100.0
735) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED EDUCATION IN AN UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY: What is your major? (UMAJOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Commerce1613.2
2) Education1915.7
3) Engineering86.6
4) Fine arts86.6
5) Humanities1814.9
6) Nursing129.9
7) Physical education10.8
8) Physical science1512.4
9) Social science1310.7
99) Other119.1
Missing631
Total121100.0
736) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED EDUCATION IN A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY: What is your field? (PROFIEL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Arts10.9
2) Agriculture10.9
3) Commerce1312.1
4) Dentistry43.7
5) Education2422.4
6) Engineer1312.1
7) Human resources10.9
8) Humanities21.9
9) Law32.8
10) Liberal science10.9
11) Math comp21.9
12) Medicine109.3
14) Physical science1110.3
15) Religion10.9
16) Social science65.6
99) Other1413.1
Missing645
Total107100.0
737) Was any of your education in church or parochial schools? (PAROCH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18226.5
2) No50473.5
Missing66
Total686100.0
738) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your grade school education was in such schools: (PARGS4)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools13164.2
2) Part in parochial schools3517.2
3) None in parochial schools3818.6
Missing548
Total204100.0
739) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your high school education was in such schools: (PARHS4)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools6637.1
2) Part in parochial schools4625.8
3) None in parochial schools6637.1
Missing574
Total178100.0
740) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD SOME PAROCHIAL EDUCATION: Please indicate what portion of your university education was in such schools: (PARUNIV4)
 TOTAL%
1) All in parochial schools912.2
2) Part in parochial schools1013.5
3) None in parochial schools5574.3
Missing678
Total74100.0
741) If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would it be? (CLASS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Lower class152.0
2) Working class23932.6
3) Middle class45862.5
4) Upper class162.2
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied40.5
Missing19
Total733100.0
742) With respect to your political views (not party), how would you rate yourself? (POLVIEW4)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal273.7
2) Liberal14820.4
3) Moderate, middle of the road45562.6
4) Conservative8411.6
5) Extremely conservative111.5
9) Varied20.3
Missing25
Total727100.0
743) Would you please indicate your general religious preference: (RELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant40655.5
2) Roman Catholic25935.4
3) Jewish81.1
4) None446.0
5) Other, unspecified101.4
6) Buddhist20.3
7) East Orthodox30.4
Missing20
Total732100.0
744) Would you please indicate your mother's general religious preference (if applicable): (MARELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant36457.0
2) Roman Catholic24438.2
3) Jewish71.1
4) None132.0
5) Other, unspecified50.8
6) Buddhist10.2
7) East Orthodox40.6
9) Islam10.2
Missing113
Total639100.0
745) Would you please indicate your father's general religious preference (if applicable): (PARELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant34556.2
2) Roman Catholic22536.6
3) Jewish61.0
4) None264.2
5) Other, unspecified61.0
6) Buddhist10.2
7) East Orthodox40.7
9) Islam10.2
Missing138
Total614100.0
746) Would you please indicate your spouse's general religious preference (if applicable): (SPRELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant32855.7
2) Roman Catholic21436.3
3) Jewish81.4
4) None284.8
5) Other, unspecified71.2
6) Buddhist10.2
7) Eastern Orthodox30.5
Missing163
Total589100.0
747) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (DENOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican11227.5
2) Baptist297.1
3) Lutheran286.9
4) Mennonite51.2
5) Pentecostal51.2
6) Presbyterian338.1
7) Salvation Army51.2
8) United Church16139.5
9) Other, unspecified41.0
12) Brethren20.5
13) Christian20.5
14) Alliance10.2
17) Christian Reformed41.0
19) Church of Christ10.2
20) Evangelical10.2
27) Jehovah's Witness30.7
28) Christadelphian10.2
29) Mormon41.0
31) Nondenominational10.2
35) Unitarian20.5
36) Quaker10.2
97) Varied10.2
99) Other20.5
Missing344
Total408100.0
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748) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE MOTHER IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (MADENOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican9627.2
2) Baptist308.5
3) Lutheran298.2
4) Mennonite51.4
5) Pentecostal61.7
6) Presbyterian308.5
7) Salvation Army41.1
8) United Church13237.4
9) Other, unspecified51.4
11) Advent10.3
12) Brethren10.3
17) Christian Reformed51.4
19) Church of Christ10.3
28) Christadelphian10.3
29) Mormon20.6
31) Nondenominational10.3
35) Unitarian10.3
97) Varied10.3
99) Other20.6
Missing399
Total353100.0
749) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE FATHER IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (PADENOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican8926.6
2) Baptist247.2
3) Lutheran298.7
4) Mennonite61.8
5) Pentecostal41.2
6) Presbyterian257.5
7) Salvation Army61.8
8) United Church13339.8
9) Other, unspecified51.5
11) Advent10.3
12) Brethren10.3
17) Christian Reformed51.5
19) Church of Christ10.3
29) Mormon10.3
31) Nondenominational10.3
97) Varied10.3
99) Other20.6
Missing418
Total334100.0
750) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE SPOUSE IS PROTESTANT: What specific denomination? (SPDENOM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican9729.7
2) Baptist288.6
3) Lutheran226.7
4) Mennonite51.5
5) Pentecostal82.4
6) Presbyterian247.3
7) Salvation Army20.6
8) United Church12337.6
9) Other, unspecified41.2
12) Brethren10.3
14) Alliance20.6
17) Christian Reformed41.2
19) Church of Christ10.3
20) Evangelical10.3
27) Jehovah's Witness10.3
29) Mormon30.9
99) Other10.3
Missing425
Total327100.0
751) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ROMAN CATHOLIC: Do you think that priests should be allowed to marry? (PRMARRY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27183.4
2) No5316.3
8) Undecided10.3
Missing427
Total325100.0
752) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ROMAN CATHOLIC: Do you think that women should be eligible for ordination as priests? (PRWOMEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21567.2
2) No10532.8
Missing432
Total320100.0
753) With respect to Federal political party preference, do you usually think of yourself as: (PARTFED4)
 TOTAL%
0) None30.4
1) Conservative19629.0
2) Liberal22132.6
3) NDP13920.5
4) Reform487.1
5) Other182.7
6) Bloc Q111.6
8) Undecided40.6
9) Varied375.5
Missing75
Total677100.0
754) So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that your present financial situation leaves you pretty well satisfied, more or less satisfied, not very satisfied or not at all satisfied? (SATFIN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Pretty well satisfied21429.0
2) More or less satisfied37150.3
3) Not very satisfied11715.9
4) Not satisfied at all354.7
Missing15
Total737100.0
755) During the last few years, would you say your financial situation has been getting better, getting worse or staying about the same? (FINALTE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better21929.7
2) Getting worse16622.5
3) Staying about the same35347.8
Missing14
Total738100.0
756) Which of the figures below comes closest to your total family income, before taxes, in 1989? (INCOME4)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,000375.2
2) $10,000-$19,9997710.8
3) $20,000-$29,99911616.2
4) $30,000-$39,99912817.9
5) $40,000-$49,99911616.2
6) $50,000-$59,999669.2
7) $60,000-$69,999547.5
8) $70,000-$100,0007911.0
9) Over $100,000436.0
Missing36
Total716100.0
757) Compared with Canadian families in general, would you say your family income is far above average, above average, average, below average, far below average? (COMPINC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Far above average354.8
2) Above average20227.6
3) Average34747.3
4) Below average13418.3
5) Far below average141.9
8) Undecided10.1
Missing19
Total733100.0
758) Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as being about right, too high or too low? (FEDTAX4)
 TOTAL%
1) About right16623.4
2) Too high53775.6
3) Too low71.0
Missing42
Total710100.0
759) If you could live in any province, where would you live? (IFPROV4)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland314.4
1) British Columbia19027.0
2) Alberta8011.4
3) Saskatchewan344.8
4) Manitoba192.7
5) Ontario13819.6
6) Quebec8411.9
7) New Brunswick304.3
8) Nova Scotia659.2
9) Prince Edward Island324.6
Missing49
Total703100.0
760) If you could live in any country, where would you live? (IFCOUNT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Canada54579.6
2) United States598.6
3) Australia172.5
8) England71.0
10) France60.9
11) Germany10.1
17) Ireland30.4
18) Israel20.3
19) Italy20.3
20) Jamaica10.1
21) Japan10.1
24) Netherlands10.1
25) Norway10.1
27) Philippines10.1
29) Portugal20.3
32) Scotland10.1
34) Sweden10.1
35) Switzerland50.7
38) Vietnam10.1
48) Europe, general10.1
66) Quebec81.2
99) Other192.8
Missing67
Total685100.0
761) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - The number of organizations you belong to? (CHORGS4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase10714.7
2) A decrease14520.0
3) No change47465.3
Missing26
Total726100.0
762) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - How often you attend religious services? (CHATT4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase7610.4
2) A decrease11816.1
3) No change53973.5
Missing19
Total733100.0
763) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - The time you spend watching television? (CHTV4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase11415.4
2) A decrease19526.4
3) No change43058.2
Missing13
Total739100.0
764) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your general happiness? (CHHAP4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase18425.5
2) A decrease9413.0
3) No change44361.4
Missing31
Total721100.0
765) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your enjoyment of marriage (if applicable)? (CHMAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase17931.4
2) A decrease498.6
3) No change34260.0
Missing182
Total570100.0
766) Thinking back over the past five years, would you say there has been an increase, a decrease, or no particular change in - Your enthusiasm for life? (CHENTHU4)
 TOTAL%
1) An increase20427.7
2) A decrease8211.1
3) No change45061.1
Missing16
Total736100.0
767) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Being successful (NBSUC4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important13118.0
2) Less important25234.6
3) No change34347.1
8) Undecided20.3
Missing24
Total728100.0
768) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Family life (NBFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important42858.0
2) Less important273.7
3) No change28238.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing14
Total738100.0
769) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Social issues (NBSIS4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important29740.9
2) Less important8712.0
3) No change34347.2
Missing25
Total727100.0
770) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Children (NBCHI4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important38355.0
2) Less important426.0
3) No change26938.6
8) Undecided20.3
Missing56
Total696100.0
771) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Getting along with others (NBOTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important26636.5
2) Less important577.8
3) No change40555.6
Missing24
Total728100.0
772) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Material comfort (NBMAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important21229.1
2) Less important12817.6
3) No change38653.0
9) Varied20.3
Missing24
Total728100.0
773) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Sexuality (NBSEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important9212.9
2) Less important20729.1
3) No change41257.9
Missing41
Total711100.0
774) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Friendship (NBFD4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important30241.6
2) Less important283.9
3) No change39554.4
9) Varied10.1
Missing26
Total726100.0
775) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Parents (NBPARS4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important20434.9
2) Less important7112.1
3) No change31053.0
Missing167
Total585100.0
776) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Physical appearance (NBPHYS4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important13618.8
2) Less important16823.2
3) No change42058.0
Missing28
Total724100.0
777) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Marriage (NBMAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important24837.2
2) Less important629.3
3) No change35753.5
Missing85
Total667100.0
778) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - God (NBGOD4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important23331.9
2) Less important476.4
3) No change45061.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing21
Total731100.0
779) With the passage of time, would you say that the following has become more important to you, less important to you, or has remained at about the same level of importance? - Intellectual growth (NBINT4)
 TOTAL%
1) More important23532.6
2) Less important598.2
3) No change42759.2
Missing31
Total721100.0
780) Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days for you; would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy or not too happy? (HAPPY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy17724.0
2) Pretty happy51169.3
3) Not too happy496.6
Missing15
Total737100.0
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781) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: Generally speaking, how would you describe your marriage, as very happy, pretty happy or not too happy? (HAPMAR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy26647.2
2) Pretty happy26446.9
3) Not too happy335.9
Missing189
Total563100.0
782) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The province you live in (FUTPROV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence34146.8
2) Lose some influence16122.1
3) Remain about the same22731.1
Missing23
Total729100.0
783) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The traditional family (FUTFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain19727.1
2) Lose34247.0
3) Same18926.0
Missing24
Total728100.0
784) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Education (FUTEDUC4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence40856.4
2) Lose some influence12517.3
3) Remain about the same19026.3
Missing29
Total723100.0
785) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The Arab countries (FUTARAB4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence24234.9
2) Lose some influence24835.7
3) Remain about the same20429.4
Missing58
Total694100.0
786) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Science (FUTSCI4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence56478.9
2) Lose some influence304.2
3) Remain about the same11816.5
8) Undecided20.3
9) Varied10.1
Missing37
Total715100.0
787) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The United States (FUTUS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence24934.8
2) Lose some influence24834.7
3) Remain about the same21630.2
8) Undecided20.3
Missing37
Total715100.0
788) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Women (FUTWOME4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence52873.2
2) Lose some influence273.7
3) Remain about the same16623.0
Missing31
Total721100.0
789) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Religion (FUTREL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence14019.3
2) Lose some influence28839.7
3) Remain about the same29640.8
9) Varied10.1
Missing27
Total725100.0
790) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Europe (FUTEUR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence34749.4
2) Lose some influence11316.1
3) Remain about the same24034.2
9) Varied20.3
Missing50
Total702100.0
791) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Canadian Natives (FUTNATS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence42259.0
2) Lose some influence9112.7
3) Remain about the same20028.0
8) Undecided10.1
9) Varied10.1
Missing37
Total715100.0
792) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Men (FUTMEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence8712.3
2) Lose some influence23132.6
3) Remain about the same39155.1
Missing43
Total709100.0
793) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The French in Canada (FUTFREN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence21530.2
2) Lose some influence25335.6
3) Remain about the same24133.9
8) Undecided20.3
Missing41
Total711100.0
794) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Russia (FUTRUS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence18726.6
2) Lose some influence31745.0
3) Remain about the same20028.4
Missing48
Total704100.0
795) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Atheism (FUTATH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence13118.9
2) Lose some influence19528.2
3) Remain about the same36552.7
9) Varied10.1
Missing60
Total692100.0
796) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The United Nations (FUTUN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence29542.1
2) Lose some influence11216.0
3) Remain about the same29341.8
8) Undecided10.1
Missing51
Total701100.0
797) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Traditional morality (FUTMOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence16723.6
2) Lose some influence32345.6
3) Remain about the same21730.6
8) Undecided10.1
Missing44
Total708100.0
798) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Israel (FUTIS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence10414.7
2) Lose some influence27338.7
3) Remain about the same32946.6
Missing46
Total706100.0
799) We would like you to look ahead to the year 2000 and tell us how you feel about the future of the following. Do you think it will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Canada (FUTCAN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain more influence26637.0
2) Lose some influence16122.4
3) Remain about the same29040.3
8) Undecided20.3
Missing33
Total719100.0
800) Language version (LANGV4)
 TOTAL%
1) English66087.8
2) French9212.2
Total752100.0
801) Month questionnaire returned (MONTHIN4)
 TOTAL%
1) November34045.2
2) December23130.7
3) January12116.1
4) February324.3
5) March283.7
Total752100.0
802) Date questionnaire returned: (DATEIN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total75214.617.47
803) Croyez-vous que le Quebec devrait: (What do you think Quebec will do -- appeared in the French version only) (FUTQUE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Rester dans le Canada (stay)2426.4
2) Se separer du Canada (separate)88.8
3) Etablir un programme de souverainete association avec le Canada.5560.4
8) Undecided22.2
9) Varied22.2
Missing661
Total91100.0
804) Age of respondent: (AGE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total72255.4514.45
805) Age group: (AGEGP4)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-34547.5
2) 35-5429140.3
3) 55 and over37752.2
Missing30
Total722100.0

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