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Project Teen Canada 1984 - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 333) WT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) ID (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,5994,275.022,675.33
2) Province (PROVINCE)
 TOTAL%
0) Newfoundland and Labrador1243.4
1) British Columbia35910.0
2) Alberta36410.1
3) Saskatchewan1714.7
4) Manitoba1113.1
5) Ontario126035.0
6) Quebec97427.1
7) New Brunswick1073.0
8) Nova Scotia1153.2
9) Prince Edward Island140.4
Total3599100.0
3) Community size (COMSIZE)
 TOTAL%
1) 100,000 or more177749.4
2) 99,000 to 10,00051414.3
3) Less than 10,000130736.3
Total3598100.0
4) School type (SCHTYPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Public212959.2
2) Separate3559.9
3) Roman Catholic64317.9
4) Protestant1213.4
5) CEGEP1684.7
6) Private1825.1
Total3598100.0
5) Language version (LANGVERS)
 TOTAL%
1) English279577.7
2) French80322.3
Total3598100.0
6) We would like to begin by asking you about your views of Canada and Canadians. How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Unemployment (UNEMPLOY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious219260.9
2) Fairly serious130936.4
3) Not very serious762.1
4) Not serious at all90.2
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer120.3
Total3599100.0
7) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - The Economy (ECONOMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious130836.4
2) Fairly serious187152.0
3) Not very serious3419.5
4) Not serious at all150.4
8) Undecided150.4
99) No answer481.3
Total3598100.0
8) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Lack of Canadian unity (UNITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious43012.0
2) Fairly serious129235.9
3) Not very serious144940.3
4) Not serious at all2135.9
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer2065.7
Total3598100.0
9) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Pollution (POLLUTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious130636.3
2) Fairly serious144240.1
3) Not very serious70919.7
4) Not serious at all942.6
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer411.1
Total3599100.0
10) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Threat of nuclear war (NUCWAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious170447.3
2) Fairly serious94426.2
3) Not very serious72820.2
4) Not serious at all1674.6
8) Undecided160.4
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer391.1
Total3599100.0
11) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - French-English relations (FRENENG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious44712.4
2) Fairly serious116732.4
3) Not very serious148241.2
4) Not serious at all44512.4
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer531.5
Total3599100.0
12) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Unequal treatment of women (WOMEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious54415.1
2) Fairly serious111030.8
3) Not very serious137338.1
4) Not serious at all51914.4
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer491.4
Total3599100.0
13) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Racial discrimination (RACIAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious78321.8
2) Fairly serious119633.2
3) Not very serious122834.1
4) Not serious at all2898.0
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer942.6
Total3599100.0
14) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Divorce (DIVORCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious82723.0
2) Fairly serious135537.7
3) Not very serious105929.4
4) Not serious at all3208.9
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer320.9
Total3598100.0
15) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Crime (CRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious172147.8
2) Fairly serious142139.5
3) Not very serious37710.5
4) Not serious at all421.2
8) Undecided120.3
99) No answer250.7
Total3598100.0
16) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Poverty (POVERTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious116432.3
2) Fairly serious141539.3
3) Not very serious85623.8
4) Not serious at all1113.1
8) Undecided20.0
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer511.4
Total3600100.0
17) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Drugs (DRUGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious166046.1
2) Fairly serious123334.3
3) Not very serious53714.9
4) Not serious at all1484.1
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer200.5
Total3599100.0
18) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Alcoholism (ALCOHOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious147040.9
2) Fairly serious139838.8
3) Not very serious58016.1
4) Not serious at all1183.3
8) Undecided110.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer210.6
Total3599100.0
19) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Juvenile delinquency (JUVDEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious104829.1
2) Fairly serious167346.5
3) Not very serious74220.6
4) Not serious at all852.4
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer471.3
Total3598100.0
20) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Sexual assault (SEXUAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious162445.1
2) Fairly serious129836.1
3) Not very serious56315.6
4) Not serious at all772.1
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer320.9
Total3599100.0
21) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Teenage suicide (SUICIDE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious147641.0
2) Fairly serious120733.5
3) Not very serious72420.1
4) Not serious at all1544.3
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer320.9
Total3598100.0
22) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Child abuse (CHABUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious178649.6
2) Fairly serious118733.0
3) Not very serious52214.5
4) Not serious at all651.8
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer361.0
Total3599100.0
23) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Others (OTHPROB1)
 TOTAL%
1) Teen pregnancy290.8
2) Wife battery70.2
3) Government control190.5
4) School system401.1
5) Other abuse190.5
6) Abortion421.2
7) Welfare80.2
8) Canadian military80.2
9) Canadian Indians30.1
10) American influence90.2
11) Police system90.2
12) Illegal aliens40.1
13) STDs30.1
14) Child pornography40.1
15) Seniors20.0
16) Political climate220.6
99) No answer337393.7
Total3601100.0
24) How serious do you think the following problems are in Canada today? - Others (OTHPROB2)
 TOTAL%
1) Teen pregnancy80.2
2) Wife battery30.1
3) Government control40.1
4) School system40.1
5) Other abuse10.0
6) Abortion30.1
10) American influence20.0
11) Police system40.1
13) STDs10.0
16) Political climate60.2
99) No answer356299.0
Total3598100.0
25) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: Newspapers (CONNEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal2837.9
2) Quite a bit142039.5
3) Some159044.2
4) Little or none2767.7
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer280.8
Total3598100.0
26) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: Television (CONTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal45112.5
2) Quite a bit158043.9
3) Some131836.6
4) Little or none2296.3
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer180.5
Total3600100.0
27) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: The schools (CONSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal76021.1
2) Quite a bit167846.6
3) Some87024.2
4) Little or none2607.2
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer240.7
Total3599100.0
28) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: The police (CONPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal123634.4
2) Quite a bit150241.7
3) Some66518.5
4) Little or none1624.5
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer240.7
Total3598100.0
29) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: The court system (CONCOURT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal80422.3
2) Quite a bit154843.0
3) Some90225.1
4) Little or none2847.9
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer531.5
Total3599100.0
30) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: The churches (CONCHUR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal101128.1
2) Quite a bit118532.9
3) Some84823.6
4) Little or none49713.8
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer541.5
Total3598100.0
31) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: Labor unions (CONUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1915.3
2) Quite a bit102628.5
3) Some152542.4
4) Little or none70519.6
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1474.1
Total3599100.0
32) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: Science (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal87624.4
2) Quite a bit140239.0
3) Some96326.8
4) Little or none2757.7
8) Undecided20.0
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer792.2
Total3598100.0
33) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: The federal government (CONFED)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal2837.9
2) Quite a bit109630.5
3) Some144140.1
4) Little or none71219.8
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied50.1
99) No answer541.5
Total3598100.0
34) How much confidence do you have in the people in charge of: Your provincial government (CONPROV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal3108.6
2) Quite a bit109930.5
3) Some139938.9
4) Little or none73420.4
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer511.4
Total3598100.0
35) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Labor unions (POWUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount99527.7
2) Too much123034.2
3) Too little40111.1
4) Have no idea89925.0
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer712.0
Total3599100.0
36) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Big corporations (POWCORP)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount104028.9
2) Too much151842.2
3) Too little2055.7
4) Have no idea73220.3
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer972.7
Total3599100.0
37) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Canadian Indians (POWIND)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount53815.0
2) Too much39711.0
3) Too little187552.1
4) Have no idea72420.1
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer601.7
Total3600100.0
38) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Jews (POWJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount88324.5
2) Too much3148.7
3) Too little82422.9
4) Have no idea148541.3
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer862.4
Total3598100.0
39) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Blacks (POWBLACK)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount101028.0
2) Too much1283.5
3) Too little146440.7
4) Have no idea93325.9
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer621.7
Total3600100.0
40) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Orientals (POWORIEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount102628.5
2) Too much3279.1
3) Too little93526.0
4) Have no idea120633.5
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer982.7
Total3599100.0
41) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Americans (POWAMER)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount107029.7
2) Too much180350.1
3) Too little1805.0
4) Have no idea46412.9
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer732.0
Total3598100.0
42) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - East Indians or Pakistanis (POWEIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount73920.5
2) Too much3419.5
3) Too little96626.8
4) Have no idea140939.1
8) Undecided190.5
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1253.5
Total3600100.0
43) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Women (POWWOMEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount146740.8
2) Too much2346.5
3) Too little171847.7
4) Have no idea1193.3
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer531.5
Total3599100.0
44) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Men (POWMEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount188752.4
2) Too much135437.6
3) Too little1935.4
4) Have no idea932.6
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer641.8
Total3598100.0
45) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Rich people (POWRICH)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount60916.9
2) Too much264273.4
3) Too little782.2
4) Have no idea1935.4
8) Undecided110.3
99) No answer651.8
Total3598100.0
46) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - French Canadians (POWFREN)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount149741.6
2) Too much71119.8
3) Too little82923.0
4) Have no idea49113.6
8) Undecided90.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer611.7
Total3599100.0
47) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - English Canadians (POWENG)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount205457.1
2) Too much62117.2
3) Too little46112.8
4) Have no idea39010.8
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer681.9
Total3599100.0
48) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - The media (POWMEDIA)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount116432.3
2) Too much152142.3
3) Too little1714.7
4) Have no idea65618.2
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer842.3
Total3599100.0
49) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Churches (POWCHUR)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount180250.1
2) Too much53514.9
3) Too little70419.6
4) Have no idea48413.5
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer681.9
Total3599100.0
50) Do you think the following groups have too much power, too little power, or about the right amount of power in our nation's affairs? - Politicians (POWPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Right amount80322.3
2) Too much226162.8
3) Too little1253.5
4) Have no idea3449.6
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer591.6
Total3598100.0
51) Some people say that Canada be a 'melting pot' for people coming here from other countries - they should give up their cultural differences and become Canadians. Other people 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? (MULTICUL)
 TOTAL%
1) I favour the 'melting pot' idea67418.7
2) I favour the 'mosaic' idea198555.1
3) I have no preference67118.6
4) Other (Please specify)1323.7
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer1303.6
Total3599100.0
52) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - French Canadians (ACQFREN)
 TOTAL%
0) 096526.8
1) 153915.0
2) 2 to 360716.9
4) 4 or more134737.4
99) No answer1403.9
Total3598100.0
53) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - English Canadians (ACQENG)
 TOTAL%
0) 03208.9
1) 11674.6
2) 2 to 33028.4
4) 4 or more270175.0
99) No answer1093.0
Total3599100.0
54) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Jews (ACQJEW)
 TOTAL%
0) 0229463.7
1) 149813.8
2) 2 to 339611.0
4) 4 or more2075.7
99) No answer2045.7
Total3599100.0
55) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Blacks (ACQBL)
 TOTAL%
0) 0123734.4
1) 173520.4
2) 2 to 380622.4
4) 4 or more67118.6
99) No answer1494.1
Total3598100.0
56) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Orientals (ACQOR)
 TOTAL%
0) 0158444.0
1) 158016.1
2) 2 to 372220.1
4) 4 or more54915.2
99) No answer1654.6
Total3600100.0
57) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - Canadian Indians (ACQIND)
 TOTAL%
0) 0209858.3
1) 152114.5
2) 2 to 345412.6
4) 4 or more3489.7
99) No answer1774.9
Total3598100.0
58) How many persons from each of the groups below would you say you are closely acquainted with at the present time? - East Indians or Pakistanis (ACQEIP)
 TOTAL%
0) 0232664.6
1) 145812.7
2) 2 to 342711.9
4) 4 or more2156.0
99) No answer1724.8
Total3598100.0
59) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Sex (JSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often253970.6
2) Sometimes88224.5
3) Seldom1233.4
4) Never240.7
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer220.6
Total3597100.0
60) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Ukrainians (JUKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often49513.8
2) Sometimes44512.4
3) Seldom68018.9
4) Never190652.9
8) Undecided150.4
99) No answer581.6
Total3599100.0
61) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Drugs (JDRUGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often65618.2
2) Sometimes114031.7
3) Seldom111831.1
4) Never63117.5
8) Undecided150.4
99) No answer381.1
Total3598100.0
62) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Pakistanis or East Indians (JPEI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often111831.1
2) Sometimes74820.8
3) Seldom58616.3
4) Never109630.4
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer501.4
Total3599100.0
63) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Alcohol (JALCOHOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often58316.2
2) Sometimes119033.1
3) Seldom115632.1
4) Never63417.6
99) No answer361.0
Total3599100.0
64) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - French Canadians (JFREN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often48313.4
2) Sometimes106729.6
3) Seldom104429.0
4) Never97227.0
8) Undecided20.0
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer290.8
Total3599100.0
65) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Parents (JPARENTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often57215.9
2) Sometimes102428.5
3) Seldom106929.7
4) Never89224.8
8) Undecided170.5
99) No answer240.7
Total3598100.0
66) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Jews (JJEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often69019.2
2) Sometimes87524.3
3) Seldom89724.9
4) Never110030.6
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer300.8
Total3598100.0
67) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Poles (JPOLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often94226.2
2) Sometimes78721.9
3) Seldom69319.3
4) Never113231.4
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer421.2
Total3599100.0
68) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Money (JMONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often87124.2
2) Sometimes94826.3
3) Seldom98727.4
4) Never75521.0
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer371.0
Total3599100.0
69) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Blacks (JBLACK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often98827.5
2) Sometimes116532.4
3) Seldom91725.5
4) Never49513.7
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer300.8
Total3599100.0
70) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Newfoundlanders (JNEWF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often165646.0
2) Sometimes64617.9
3) Seldom44912.5
4) Never81722.7
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer280.8
Total3599100.0
71) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Religion (JRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often52514.6
2) Sometimes109930.6
3) Seldom118432.9
4) Never75220.9
8) Undecided50.2
99) No answer320.9
Total3597100.0
72) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Canadian Indians (JIND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often2055.7
2) Sometimes43812.2
3) Seldom108430.1
4) Never182650.8
8) Undecided20.1
99) No answer431.2
Total3598100.0
73) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Music (JMUSIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often51314.2
2) Sometimes51114.2
3) Seldom90225.0
4) Never163445.4
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer371.0
Total3600100.0
74) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Orientals (JOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often2807.8
2) Sometimes73820.5
3) Seldom114831.9
4) Never138838.6
99) No answer451.2
Total3599100.0
75) When people you know tell jokes, which of the following themes and groups tend to be featured? - Homosexuals (JHOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often139338.7
2) Sometimes121233.7
3) Seldom62117.3
4) Never3489.7
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer230.6
Total3598100.0
76) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Friendly (FFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes229863.9
99) No answer130136.1
Total3599100.0
77) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Caring (FCARE)
 TOTAL%
2) Yes119833.3
99) No answer240066.7
Total3598100.0
78) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Reliable (FRELY)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes114231.7
99) No answer245668.3
Total3598100.0
79) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Honest (FHONEST)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes122834.1
99) No answer237165.9
Total3599100.0
80) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Bright (FBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
5) Yes144040.0
99) No answer215860.0
Total3598100.0
81) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Clean (FCLEAN)
 TOTAL%
6) Yes175048.6
99) No answer184951.4
Total3599100.0
82) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Polite (FPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes144540.1
99) No answer215459.9
Total3599100.0
83) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of French Canadians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Hard working (FWORK)
 TOTAL%
8) Yes164645.8
99) No answer195254.3
Total3598100.0
84) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Friendly (IFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes162845.3
99) No answer197054.8
Total3598100.0
85) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Caring (ICARE)
 TOTAL%
2) Yes97827.2
99) No answer262172.8
Total3599100.0
86) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Reliable (IRELY)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes74320.6
99) No answer285679.3
Total3599100.0
87) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Honest (IHONEST)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes93826.1
99) No answer266173.9
Total3599100.0
88) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Bright (IBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
5) Yes80022.2
99) No answer279977.8
Total3599100.0
89) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Clean (ICLEAN)
 TOTAL%
6) Yes62517.4
99) No answer297482.6
Total3599100.0
90) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Polite (IPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes88924.7
99) No answer270975.3
Total3598100.0
91) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Canadian Indians. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Hard working (IWORK)
 TOTAL%
8) Yes143039.7
99) No answer216960.3
Total3599100.0
92) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Friendly (BFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes240866.9
99) No answer119033.1
Total3598100.0
93) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Caring (BCARE)
 TOTAL%
2) Yes146640.8
99) No answer213259.3
Total3598100.0
94) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Reliable (BRELY)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes144940.3
99) No answer214959.7
Total3598100.0
95) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Honest (BHONEST)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes146640.8
99) No answer213259.3
Total3598100.0
96) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Bright (BBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
5) Yes144940.3
99) No answer215059.7
Total3599100.0
97) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Clean (BCLEAN)
 TOTAL%
6) Yes156443.5
99) No answer203556.5
Total3599100.0
98) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Polite (BPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes155943.3
99) No answer204056.7
Total3599100.0
99) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Blacks. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Hard working (BWORK)
 TOTAL%
8) Yes204156.7
99) No answer155743.3
Total3598100.0
100) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Friendly (JFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes148341.2
99) No answer211558.8
Total3598100.0
101) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Caring (JCARE)
 TOTAL%
2) Yes104529.1
99) No answer255371.0
Total3598100.0
102) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Reliable (JRELY)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes106229.5
99) No answer253770.5
Total3599100.0
103) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Honest (JHONEST)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes107930.0
99) No answer251970.0
Total3598100.0
104) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Bright (JBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
5) Yes133237.0
99) No answer226763.0
Total3599100.0
105) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Clean (JCLEAN)
 TOTAL%
6) Yes130536.3
99) No answer229463.7
Total3599100.0
106) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Polite (JPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes117632.7
99) No answer242367.3
Total3599100.0
107) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of Jews. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Hard working (JWORK)
 TOTAL%
8) Yes146240.6
99) No answer213759.4
Total3599100.0
108) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Friendly (EFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes149741.6
99) No answer210158.4
Total3598100.0
109) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Caring (ECARE)
 TOTAL%
2) Yes90725.2
99) No answer269274.8
Total3599100.0
110) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Reliable (ERELY)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes86123.9
99) No answer273876.1
Total3599100.0
111) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Honest (EHONEST)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes91725.5
99) No answer268274.5
Total3599100.0
112) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Bright (EBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
5) Yes96526.8
99) No answer263473.2
Total3599100.0
113) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Clean (ECLEAN)
 TOTAL%
6) Yes71419.8
99) No answer288580.2
Total3599100.0
114) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Polite (EPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
7) Yes109030.3
99) No answer250869.7
Total3598100.0
115) We would like you to estimate how accurately the following characteristics describe most of the people in the group of East Indians or Pakistanis. Circle as many numbers as you think are applicable - Hard working (EWORK)
 TOTAL%
8) Yes143639.9
99) No answer216360.1
Total3599100.0
116) Next, we would like to turn to some of your views on a number of social and personal issues. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - Canada should have two official languages - English and French (BILING)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree115432.1
2) Agree137738.3
3) Disagree60916.9
4) Strongly disagree41211.5
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer371.0
Total3598100.0
117) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - Married women should not work if their husbands are capable of supporting them (FEWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2176.0
2) Agree40711.3
3) Disagree140038.9
4) Strongly disagree153042.5
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied190.5
99) No answer210.6
Total3598100.0
118) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - The police treat lawbreakers equally regardless of age, race, or sex (LAWENF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree81522.6
2) Agree99627.7
3) Disagree117132.5
4) Strongly disagree56515.7
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer391.1
Total3599100.0
119) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - People who cannot afford it have a right to medical care (RTMEDIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree209958.3
2) Agree126035.0
3) Disagree1263.5
4) Strongly disagree802.2
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer290.8
Total3599100.0
120) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - The use of marijuana should be legalized (MARIJ)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40411.2
2) Agree60316.7
3) Disagree93726.1
4) Strongly disagree159244.2
8) Undecided120.3
9) Varied120.3
99) No answer381.1
Total3598100.0
121) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - The average Canadian does not have any influence on what the government does (SAYGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree71119.8
2) Agree151942.2
3) Disagree93726.0
4) Strongly disagree3218.9
8) Undecided90.2
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer972.7
Total3598100.0
122) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - The death penalty should sometimes be used to punish criminals (CAPPUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree134237.3
2) Agree122734.1
3) Disagree50314.0
4) Strongly disagree45412.6
8) Undecided150.4
9) Varied90.3
99) No answer481.3
Total3598100.0
123) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - Women should take care of running their homes and leave the running of the country up to the men (FEHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1965.4
2) Agree2456.8
3) Disagree113031.4
4) Strongly disagree199655.5
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
124) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - Anyone who works hard will rise to the top (CHANCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree120833.6
2) Agree141239.2
3) Disagree78321.8
4) Strongly disagree1474.1
8) Undecided120.3
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer300.8
Total3598100.0
125) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - People who break the law are almost always caught (CAUGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2517.0
2) Agree102328.4
3) Disagree179850.0
4) Strongly disagree47813.3
8) Undecided140.4
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer310.9
Total3598100.0
126) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - Clergy should stick to religion and not concern themselves with economic and political problems (CLERGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60916.9
2) Agree108830.2
3) Disagree135437.6
4) Strongly disagree36110.0
8) Undecided170.5
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer1654.6
Total3600100.0
127) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - People who are poor have a right to an income adequate to live on (RTINCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree134737.4
2) Agree185251.5
3) Disagree2476.9
4) Strongly disagree631.8
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied240.7
99) No answer571.6
Total3598100.0
128) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these statements. Again please remember that there are no right or wrong answers - this is not a test! We simply want your opinions - When I graduate, I think I can find a good job (GRADJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree78121.7
2) Agree178949.7
3) Disagree74320.6
4) Strongly disagree1885.2
8) Undecided411.1
9) Varied130.3
99) No answer441.2
Total3599100.0
129) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - Sex before marriage is alright when people love each other (PREMARSX)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree134837.5
2) Agree150441.8
3) Disagree43612.1
4) Strongly disagree2567.1
8) Undecided90.3
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer381.1
Total3597100.0
130) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - It should be possible to obtain a legal abortion when a female has been raped (ABRAPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree198855.3
2) Agree105529.3
3) Disagree2827.8
4) Strongly disagree2226.2
8) Undecided160.5
9) Varied50.1
99) No answer300.8
Total3598100.0
131) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - Sexual relations between two people of the same sex is sometimes alright (HOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1654.6
2) Agree75420.9
3) Disagree91925.5
4) Strongly disagree168046.7
8) Undecided110.3
9) Varied110.3
99) No answer601.7
Total3600100.0
132) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - Birth control information should be available to teenagers who want it (TEENINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree217960.5
2) Agree115332.0
3) Disagree1444.0
4) Strongly disagree902.5
8) Undecided20.0
99) No answer320.9
Total3600100.0
133) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - It is sometimes alright for a married person to have sexual relations with someone other than their marriage partner (EXTRASEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1173.2
2) Agree3289.1
3) Disagree105029.2
4) Strongly disagree204956.9
8) Undecided120.3
9) Varied110.3
99) No answer320.9
Total3599100.0
134) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - Homosexuals are entitled to the same rights as other Canadians (HOMORTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree69219.2
2) Agree167446.5
3) Disagree54015.0
4) Strongly disagree61117.0
8) Undecided200.5
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer571.6
Total3598100.0
135) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with these items dealing with moral issues - It should be possible for a married woman to obtain a legal abortion when she does not want to have any more children (ABNOMORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree49313.7
2) Agree87124.2
3) Disagree106029.5
4) Strongly disagree108530.2
8) Undecided290.8
9) Varied170.5
99) No answer431.2
Total3598100.0
136) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - In magazines and movies: Nudity (MMNUDE)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions169047.0
2) Censorship controls166546.3
3) Total banning1965.5
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer401.1
Total3598100.0
137) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - In magazines and movies: Sexual acts (MMSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions108330.1
2) Censorship controls198355.1
3) Total banning47613.2
8) Undecided130.3
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer411.1
Total3600100.0
138) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - In magazines and movies: Hard core pornography (sex involving violence) (MMPORN)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions58216.2
2) Censorship controls105529.3
3) Total banning190052.8
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied50.2
99) No answer491.4
Total3598100.0
139) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - On television and home videos: Nudity (TVNUDE)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions164545.7
2) Censorship controls159644.3
3) Total banning3028.4
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied120.3
99) No answer411.1
Total3599100.0
140) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - On television and home videos: Sexual acts (TVSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions109930.6
2) Censorship controls182250.7
3) Total banning61217.0
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied150.4
99) No answer411.1
Total3597100.0
141) Do you think there should be no restrictions, censorship controls, or a total banning in the case of the following sexual materials? - On television and home videos: Hard core pornography (sex involving violence) (TVPORN)
 TOTAL%
1) No restrictions59016.4
2) Censorship controls92125.6
3) Total banning201556.0
8) Undecided110.3
9) Varied150.4
99) No answer461.3
Total3598100.0
142) Up to this point, we have been asking for your general views on life in Canada. In this section, we would like to explore how Canadian young people think and spend their time. How often do you... Go to a movie (MOVIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often60116.7
2) Sometimes192453.5
3) Seldom96826.9
4) Never902.5
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer140.4
Total3598100.0
143) How often do you... Read the newspaper (PAPER)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often133337.0
2) Sometimes126435.1
3) Seldom81122.5
4) Never1744.8
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer130.4
Total3599100.0
144) How often do you... Listen to music (MUSIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often325490.4
2) Sometimes2697.5
3) Seldom461.3
4) Never30.1
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer210.6
Total3599100.0
145) How often do you... Follow sports (SPORTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often155843.3
2) Sometimes113531.5
3) Seldom62617.4
4) Never2597.2
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer190.5
Total3598100.0
146) How often do you... Attend parties (PARTIES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often142839.6
2) Sometimes135737.7
3) Seldom65418.1
4) Never1333.7
8) Undecided10.0
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer260.7
Total3601100.0
147) How often do you... Watch television (TV)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often204756.9
2) Sometimes112531.3
3) Seldom36710.2
4) Never340.9
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer130.4
Total3598100.0
148) How often do you... Smoke cigarettes (SMOKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often68018.9
2) Sometimes3028.4
3) Seldom39010.8
4) Never220561.3
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer140.4
Total3598100.0
149) How often do you... Read books (BOOKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often103028.6
2) Sometimes129436.0
3) Seldom100327.9
4) Never2456.8
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer190.5
Total3597100.0
150) How often do you... Read the Bible or the Qur'an (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often1855.2
2) Sometimes43712.2
3) Seldom117232.6
4) Never176048.9
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied50.1
99) No answer320.9
Total3598100.0
151) How often do you... Attend a sports event (SPEVENT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often96226.7
2) Sometimes146140.6
3) Seldom86724.1
4) Never2787.7
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer260.7
Total3600100.0
152) How often do you... Follow the news (NEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often125234.8
2) Sometimes156443.5
3) Seldom61917.2
4) Never1423.9
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer170.5
Total3598100.0
153) How often do you... Play team sports (SPTEAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often140939.1
2) Sometimes112731.3
3) Seldom70519.6
4) Never3379.4
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer150.4
Total3599100.0
154) How often do you... Dance (DANCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often158944.1
2) Sometimes121633.8
3) Seldom53714.9
4) Never2276.3
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
155) How often do you... Drink alcohol (DRINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often83123.1
2) Sometimes133737.2
3) Seldom74820.8
4) Never65318.1
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer170.5
Total3599100.0
156) How often do you... Think about sex (THINKSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often149041.4
2) Sometimes154843.0
3) Seldom43912.2
4) Never762.1
8) Undecided100.3
9) Varied60.2
99) No answer310.9
Total3600100.0
157) How often do you... Work out (WORKOUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often133637.1
2) Sometimes158744.1
3) Seldom52014.4
4) Never1273.5
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer220.6
Total3598100.0
158) How often do you... Sit and think (SITTHINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often159644.3
2) Sometimes151442.1
3) Seldom39210.9
4) Never712.0
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied20.1
99) No answer190.5
Total3600100.0
159) How often do you... Pray privately (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often72820.2
2) Sometimes94226.2
3) Seldom106629.6
4) Never82823.0
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer270.7
Total3598100.0
160) How often do you... Read magazines (MAGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often116132.2
2) Sometimes167546.5
3) Seldom63717.7
4) Never862.4
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer361.0
Total3599100.0
161) How often do you... Spend time on a hobby (HOBBY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often123634.3
2) Sometimes125034.7
3) Seldom82522.9
4) Never2527.0
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer310.9
Total3599100.0
162) How often do you... Daydream about the future (DAYDREAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often182850.8
2) Sometimes128035.6
3) Seldom38010.6
4) Never822.3
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer190.5
Total3598100.0
163) How often do you... Go to a video games arcade (VIDARC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often47013.1
2) Sometimes71719.9
3) Seldom114731.9
4) Never124034.5
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer200.6
Total3599100.0
164) How often do you... Use drugs (USEDRUGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often1985.5
2) Sometimes42011.7
3) Seldom48613.5
4) Never246468.5
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer210.6
Total3599100.0
165) How often do you... Read your horoscope (HORSCOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often90325.1
2) Sometimes104128.9
3) Seldom98127.3
4) Never65118.1
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer190.5
Total3598100.0
166) How often do you... Participate in a religious youth group (RELIGYG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often2637.3
2) Sometimes35910.0
3) Seldom76821.3
4) Never216360.1
8) Undecided20.1
99) No answer441.2
Total3599100.0
167) How often do you... Participate in any other youth groups (OTHERYG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often3419.5
2) Sometimes68619.1
3) Seldom101328.1
4) Never151242.0
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer431.2
Total3598100.0
168) How often do you... Do homework (HOMEWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often166846.3
2) Sometimes135437.6
3) Seldom41611.6
4) Never1273.5
8) Undecided120.3
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer190.5
Total3599100.0
169) How often do you... Attend religious services (ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often80922.5
2) Sometimes75120.9
3) Seldom101328.2
4) Never98627.4
8) Undecided100.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer290.8
Total3599100.0
170) How often do you... Participate in non-team sports (such as skiing, racquetball) (SPINDIV)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often143639.9
2) Sometimes129135.9
3) Seldom55315.4
4) Never2888.0
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
171) How often do you... Attend a music concert (CONCERT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often54615.2
2) Sometimes123434.3
3) Seldom107129.8
4) Never71619.9
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer240.7
Total3598100.0
172) How often do you... Watch religious TV programs (RELIGTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often621.7
2) Sometimes2085.8
3) Seldom78421.8
4) Never251269.8
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer260.7
Total3598100.0
173) How often do you... Play video games in a home (VIDHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often43312.0
2) Sometimes96626.9
3) Seldom104829.1
4) Never112931.4
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer180.5
Total3599100.0
174) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Heavy metal (AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne) (MMETAL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal66218.4
2) Quite a bit50514.0
3) Somewhat84023.3
4) A little or not at all154342.9
8) Undecided110.3
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer361.0
Total3599100.0
175) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Rock (Journey, Asia) (MROCK)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal148941.4
2) Quite a bit103628.8
3) Somewhat67618.8
4) A little or not at all3559.9
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer340.9
Total3600100.0
176) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Punk (Sex Pistols, Simple Minds) (MPUNK)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal37510.4
2) Quite a bit42711.9
3) Somewhat96626.8
4) A little or not at all175648.8
8) Undecided170.5
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer571.6
Total3600100.0
177) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Country and Western (Nelson, Rabbitt) (MCW)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1975.5
2) Quite a bit40811.3
3) Somewhat109130.3
4) A little or not at all183751.0
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer591.6
Total3599100.0
178) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Folk (Joan Baez, Dan Fogelberg) (MFOLK)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1323.7
2) Quite a bit2787.7
3) Somewhat90625.2
4) A little or not at all220061.1
8) Undecided110.3
99) No answer712.0
Total3598100.0
179) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Classical (MCLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1764.9
2) Quite a bit3299.2
3) Somewhat88724.6
4) A little or not at all214159.5
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer591.6
Total3598100.0
180) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Religious (MRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1093.0
2) Quite a bit902.5
3) Somewhat41211.4
4) A little or not at all261072.5
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer37310.3
Total3600100.0
181) How much do you like following kinds of music? - Any others you like? (Please indicate) (MMISC)
 TOTAL%
1) Pop, soft54115.0
2) New wave2065.7
3) Funk1233.4
4) R & B591.7
5) Jazz681.9
6) Dance1403.9
7) Others1474.1
8) Undecided100.3
99) No answer230464.0
Total3598100.0
182) How many close friends do you have? (FRIENDS)
 TOTAL%
0) 0972.7
1) 13018.4
2) 266318.4
3) 374420.7
4) 4174148.4
99) No reply521.5
Total3598100.0
183) If two people on a date like each other, do you think it is alright for them to: Hold hands (HANDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, first date326890.8
2) Yes, after a few dates2827.8
3) No180.5
4) If love30.1
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer240.7
Total3599100.0
184) If two people on a date like each other, do you think it is alright for them to: Kiss (KISS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, first date291981.1
2) Yes, after a few dates62717.4
3) No190.5
4) If love20.0
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer230.7
Total3598100.0
185) If two people on a date like each other, do you think it is alright for them to: Neck (NECK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, first date175448.8
2) Yes, after a few dates158244.0
3) No1644.6
4) If love30.1
8) Undecided150.4
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer762.1
Total3598100.0
186) If two people on a date like each other, do you think it is alright for them to: Pet (PET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, first date99827.7
2) Yes, after a few dates196254.5
3) No51614.3
4) If love230.6
8) Undecided90.3
9) Varied80.2
99) No answer822.3
Total3598100.0
187) If two people on a date like each other, do you think it is alright for them to: Have sexual relations (SEXRELAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, first date37910.5
2) Yes, after a few dates147941.1
3) No154042.8
4) If love1123.1
8) Undecided160.4
9) Varied160.5
99) No answer571.6
Total3599100.0
188) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I'm comfortable introducing myself to people I don't know (MEINTRO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well54615.2
2) Fairly well160044.5
3) Not very well112931.4
4) Not well at all2878.0
8) Undecided100.3
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer230.6
Total3598100.0
189) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I'm as nice looking as most people (MELOOKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well84023.3
2) Fairly well226362.9
3) Not very well3519.7
4) Not well at all882.4
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer511.4
Total3599100.0
190) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I sometimes feel that I am different from my friends (MEDIF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well85123.7
2) Fairly well144340.1
3) Not very well82122.8
4) Not well at all40611.3
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer702.0
Total3598100.0
191) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I find it easy to speak out in class (MESPEAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well91225.3
2) Fairly well118933.1
3) Not very well101928.3
4) Not well at all43412.1
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer341.0
Total3598100.0
192) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I am as well-liked as most people (MELIKED)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well102428.4
2) Fairly well194053.9
3) Not very well46512.9
4) Not well at all1153.2
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer471.3
Total3599100.0
193) Please indicate how accurately the following statements describe you. Once more, there is no right or wrong answer for any statement - I usually do what my friends want me to do (MEFDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well1494.1
2) Fairly well100628.0
3) Not very well143940.0
4) Not well at all93025.8
8) Undecided190.5
9) Varied180.5
99) No answer381.1
Total3599100.0
194) Does your school have a students' union or student association? (STUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes283678.8
2) No57616.0
99) No answer1875.2
Total3599100.0
195) If yes, your school has a students' union or student association, are you personally involved? (SUINVOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3429.5
2) No259572.1
99) No answer66218.4
Total3599100.0
196) Are you on the executive of any other clubs or groups? If yes, what group position? (SUTYPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Member only752.1
2) Home room representative621.7
3) Help activities210.6
4) Committee head371.0
5) Committee member591.6
6) Student police30.1
7) Student representative722.0
99) No answer326990.8
Total3598100.0
197) If yes, you are on the executive of any other clubs or groups, are you personally involved? In what way? (OTHGP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Sports1303.6
2) Youth892.5
3) Church381.1
4) Military180.5
5) Girls-Boys330.9
6) Band210.6
7) Social541.5
8) Hobby1564.3
9) Others50.2
99) No answer305484.9
Total3598100.0
198) Are you on the executive of any other clubs or groups? If yes, what group position? (OTHPO1)
 TOTAL%
1) Member2105.8
2) President651.8
3) Vice-president310.9
4) Other executive1514.2
5) Leader - Monitor491.4
6) Officer140.4
7) Club representative200.6
9) Other30.1
99) No answer305584.9
Total3598100.0
199) If yes, you are on the executive of any other clubs or groups, are you personally involved? In what way? (OTHGP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Sports371.0
2) Youth210.6
3) Church10.0
4) Military40.1
5) Girls-Boys130.4
6) Band80.2
7) Social80.2
8) Hobby471.3
99) No answer346196.1
Total3600100.0
200) Are you on the executive of any other clubs or groups? If yes, what group position? (OTHPO2)
 TOTAL%
1) Member702.0
2) President110.3
3) Vice-president70.2
4) Other executive270.7
5) Leader - Monitor170.5
6) Officer20.1
7) Club representative50.2
99) No answer345996.1
Total3598100.0
201) How important are the following to you? - A comfortable life (VCOMFORT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important268674.6
2) Somewhat important82622.9
3) Not very important591.6
4) Not important at all40.1
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
202) How important are the following to you? - Friendship (VFRIEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important324990.3
2) Somewhat important3108.6
3) Not very important170.5
4) Not important at all30.1
99) No answer200.6
Total3599100.0
203) How important are the following to you? - Excitement (VEXCITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important208357.9
2) Somewhat important131636.6
3) Not very important1604.4
4) Not important at all70.2
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer300.8
Total3599100.0
204) How important are the following to you? - Freedom (VFREE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important300983.6
2) Somewhat important53814.9
3) Not very important270.7
4) Not important at all40.1
99) No answer210.6
Total3599100.0
205) How important are the following to you? - Happiness (VHAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important336693.5
2) Somewhat important2055.7
3) Not very important50.1
4) Not important at all10.0
99) No answer220.6
Total3599100.0
206) How important are the following to you? - Privacy (VPRIVACY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important242167.3
2) Somewhat important105129.2
3) Not very important932.6
4) Not important at all70.2
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer220.6
Total3599100.0
207) How important are the following to you? - Recognition (VRECOG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important144540.2
2) Somewhat important162445.1
3) Not very important39611.0
4) Not important at all270.7
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer1012.8
Total3599100.0
208) How important are the following to you? - Family life (VFAMILY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important232964.7
2) Somewhat important98227.3
3) Not very important2206.1
4) Not important at all361.0
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer260.7
Total3599100.0
209) How important are the following to you? - Acceptance by God (VGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important142039.5
2) Somewhat important107729.9
3) Not very important61517.1
4) Not important at all37510.4
8) Undecided70.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1042.9
Total3599100.0
210) How important are the following to you? - Being loved (VLOVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important310086.1
2) Somewhat important43312.0
3) Not very important371.0
4) Not important at all50.1
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
211) How important are the following to you? - Reliability (VRELY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important235465.5
2) Somewhat important93325.9
3) Not very important1614.5
4) Not important at all290.8
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer1143.2
Total3597100.0
212) How important are the following to you? - Honesty (VHONEST)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important303784.4
2) Somewhat important49613.8
3) Not very important310.9
4) Not important at all40.1
8) Undecided20.0
99) No answer290.8
Total3599100.0
213) How important are the following to you? - Forgiveness (VFORGIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important231364.3
2) Somewhat important94826.3
3) Not very important1774.9
4) Not important at all200.6
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer1363.8
Total3599100.0
214) How important are the following to you? - Intelligence (VBRIGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important224362.3
2) Somewhat important111931.1
3) Not very important1885.2
4) Not important at all180.5
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer270.7
Total3598100.0
215) How important are the following to you? - Cleanliness (VCLEAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important280477.9
2) Somewhat important69519.3
3) Not very important601.7
4) Not important at all100.3
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer270.8
Total3599100.0
216) How important are the following to you? - Being popular (VPOPULAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important76221.2
2) Somewhat important161744.9
3) Not very important100627.9
4) Not important at all1815.0
8) Undecided90.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer230.6
Total3599100.0
217) How important are the following to you? - Imagination (VIMAGINE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important146440.7
2) Somewhat important158244.0
3) Not very important46913.0
4) Not important at all381.1
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer391.1
Total3599100.0
218) How important are the following to you? - Politeness (VPOLITE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important227863.3
2) Somewhat important113631.6
3) Not very important1002.8
4) Not important at all210.6
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer581.6
Total3599100.0
219) How important are the following to you? - Working hard (VWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important246368.5
2) Somewhat important98527.4
3) Not very important1002.8
4) Not important at all200.6
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer240.7
Total3598100.0
220) How important are the following to you? - Success in what you do (VSUCCESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important278977.5
2) Somewhat important68018.9
3) Not very important842.3
4) Not important at all110.3
8) Undecided50.2
99) No answer280.8
Total3597100.0
221) How important are the following to you? - Being a Canadian (VCANADA)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important174648.5
2) Somewhat important109630.4
3) Not very important47813.3
4) Not important at all2256.3
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer441.2
Total3599100.0
222) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Music (JOYMUSIC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal257571.6
2) Quite a bit77321.5
3) Some1714.8
4) Little or none310.9
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer451.3
Total3598100.0
223) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Television (JOYTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal104829.1
2) Quite a bit139638.8
3) Some92725.8
4) Little or none1815.0
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer421.2
Total3599100.0
224) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Friendships (JOYFDS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal264973.6
2) Quite a bit77421.5
3) Some1153.2
4) Little or none140.4
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer441.2
Total3599100.0
225) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Dating (JOYDATE)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal176849.1
2) Quite a bit100327.9
3) Some38610.7
4) Little or none942.6
8) Undecided20.0
99) No answer3469.6
Total3599100.0
226) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your boyfriend or girlfriend (JOYRELAT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal196054.5
2) Quite a bit58016.1
3) Some1754.9
4) Little or none1243.5
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer75521.0
Total3598100.0
227) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Brother(s) (JOYBROTH)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal94526.3
2) Quite a bit102128.4
3) Some63017.5
4) Little or none2005.6
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer80022.2
Total3599100.0
228) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Sister(s) (JOYSIS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal92025.6
2) Quite a bit94526.3
3) Some58616.3
4) Little or none2105.8
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer93425.9
Total3599100.0
229) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your mother (JOYMOM)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal165646.0
2) Quite a bit113531.6
3) Some61417.1
4) Little or none1243.4
8) Undecided20.0
99) No answer671.9
Total3598100.0
230) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your father (JOYDAD)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal140639.1
2) Quite a bit113031.4
3) Some67018.6
4) Little or none2316.4
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer1594.4
Total3599100.0
231) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your grandparents (JOYGRAND)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal100027.8
2) Quite a bit101528.2
3) Some76221.2
4) Little or none37910.5
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer43612.1
Total3598100.0
232) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: School (JOYSCHOO)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal53915.0
2) Quite a bit140339.0
3) Some121033.6
4) Little or none40411.2
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer340.9
Total3598100.0
233) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Sports (JOYSPORT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal156943.6
2) Quite a bit99427.6
3) Some62917.5
4) Little or none3178.8
8) Undecided20.1
99) No answer872.4
Total3598100.0
234) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your job (JOYJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal69919.4
2) Quite a bit88724.6
3) Some57816.1
4) Little or none3208.9
8) Undecided100.3
99) No answer110430.7
Total3598100.0
235) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Church (or synagogue) life (JOYCHUR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal2908.1
2) Quite a bit56915.8
3) Some98227.3
4) Little or none105929.4
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer69419.3
Total3599100.0
236) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your car (JOYCAR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal78021.7
2) Quite a bit52714.6
3) Some2406.7
4) Little or none35910.0
8) Undecided30.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer168846.9
Total3598100.0
237) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Youth groups (JOYGPS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal39110.9
2) Quite a bit56715.8
3) Some64818.0
4) Little or none73220.3
99) No answer126035.0
Total3598100.0
238) How much enjoyment do you receive from the following: Your stereo (JOYSTER)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal168646.8
2) Quite a bit83023.1
3) Some39611.0
4) Little or none1915.3
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer49113.6
Total3599100.0
239) How often do these common problems bother you? - Loneliness (LONELY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal55215.3
2) Quite a bit70919.7
3) Some151942.2
4) Little or none78521.8
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer280.8
Total3598100.0
240) How often do these common problems bother you? - Money (MONEY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal92625.7
2) Quite a bit102528.5
3) Some115732.2
4) Little or none46012.8
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer270.7
Total3599100.0
241) How often do these common problems bother you? - Boredom (BOREDOM)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal71719.9
2) Quite a bit82422.9
3) Some144040.0
4) Little or none58116.1
8) Undecided20.0
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer351.0
Total3600100.0
242) How often do these common problems bother you? - Sex (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal42711.9
2) Quite a bit56815.8
3) Some123534.3
4) Little or none127735.5
8) Undecided90.3
99) No answer832.3
Total3599100.0
243) How often do these common problems bother you? - Wondering about the purpose of life (MPLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal74320.6
2) Quite a bit85323.7
3) Some113331.5
4) Little or none80922.5
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer541.5
Total3599100.0
244) How often do these common problems bother you? - My parents' marriage (PARMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal38810.8
2) Quite a bit3359.3
3) Some70619.6
4) Little or none204456.8
8) Undecided10.0
99) No answer1253.5
Total3599100.0
245) How often do these common problems bother you? - What I am going to do when I finish school (FINSCHOO)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal148341.2
2) Quite a bit95626.6
3) Some74220.6
4) Little or none37810.5
8) Undecided80.2
99) No answer320.9
Total3599100.0
246) How often do these common problems bother you? - My height or weight (HTWT)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal83623.2
2) Quite a bit71119.7
3) Some101728.3
4) Little or none98127.3
8) Undecided140.4
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer391.1
Total3599100.0
247) How often do these common problems bother you? - School (SCHOOL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal73520.4
2) Quite a bit107329.8
3) Some123034.2
4) Little or none50213.9
8) Undecided90.2
99) 99511.4
Total3600100.0
248) How often do these common problems bother you? - Never seem to have enough time (TIME)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal79021.9
2) Quite a bit95026.4
3) Some126735.2
4) Little or none54015.0
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer491.4
Total3599100.0
249) How often do these common problems bother you? - My looks (LOOKS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal69719.4
2) Quite a bit89424.8
3) Some127535.4
4) Little or none66818.5
8) Undecided80.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer571.6
Total3600100.0
250) How often do these common problems bother you? - Feeling that I am not as good as others (INFERIOR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal44412.3
2) Quite a bit58416.2
3) Some125234.8
4) Little or none126935.2
8) Undecided90.2
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer391.1
Total3600100.0
251) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: The way you were brought up (INFLENV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal195954.4
2) Quite a bit105829.4
3) Some38710.7
4) Little or none1424.0
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer501.4
Total3599100.0
252) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: God or some other supernatural force (INFLGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal55515.4
2) Quite a bit71119.8
3) Some106829.7
4) Little or none115932.2
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer982.7
Total3598100.0
253) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: Luck (INFLLUCK)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal1945.4
2) Quite a bit54915.3
3) Some155343.2
4) Little or none117532.7
8) Undecided60.2
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1203.3
Total3598100.0
254) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: The characteristics you were born with (INFLBORN)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal84623.5
2) Quite a bit122934.1
3) Some100027.8
4) Little or none37410.4
8) Undecided40.1
99) No answer1464.1
Total3599100.0
255) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: What people in power decide (INFLPOW)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal40311.2
2) Quite a bit94726.3
3) Some130336.2
4) Little or none81322.6
8) Undecided50.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1273.5
Total3599100.0
256) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: Your own will power (INFLWILL)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal149041.4
2) Quite a bit137038.1
3) Some53414.8
4) Little or none1083.0
8) Undecided70.2
99) No answer902.5
Total3599100.0
257) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: The media (TV, newspaper, etc.) (INFLMED)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal2918.1
2) Quite a bit91325.4
3) Some158444.0
4) Little or none72720.2
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer782.2
Total3599100.0
258) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: Your teachers (INFLTEA)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal3329.2
2) Quite a bit112631.3
3) Some151042.0
4) Little or none56415.7
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer621.7
Total3597100.0
259) To what extent do you think that your life is influenced by: Your friends (INFLFDS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal106229.5
2) Quite a bit151642.1
3) Some81422.6
4) Little or none1403.9
8) Undecided90.3
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer541.5
Total3598100.0
260) To what extent do you think about these questions? - How did the world come into being? (QORIGIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Often76921.4
2) Sometimes178649.6
3) No longer76021.1
4) Never have2166.0
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer631.7
Total3599100.0
261) To what extent do you think about these questions? - What is the purpose of life? (QPURPOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Often107029.7
2) Sometimes171847.7
3) No longer44812.4
4) Never have2888.0
8) Undecided20.0
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer732.0
Total3600100.0
262) To what extent do you think about these questions? - How can I find real happiness? (QHAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Often123434.3
2) Sometimes151842.2
3) No longer41411.5
4) Never have3539.8
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer762.1
Total3598100.0
263) To what extent do you think about these questions? - Why is there suffering in the world? (QSUFFER)
 TOTAL%
1) Often131436.5
2) Sometimes156943.6
3) No longer41211.4
4) Never have2206.1
8) Undecided50.2
99) No answer792.2
Total3599100.0
264) To what extent do you think about these questions? - What happens after death? (QDEATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Often151842.2
2) Sometimes141939.4
3) No longer38310.6
4) Never have1915.3
8) Undecided20.1
99) No answer862.4
Total3599100.0
265) To what extent do you think about these questions? - Is there a God or Supreme Being? (QGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Often108730.2
2) Sometimes131236.4
3) No longer64718.0
4) Never have45212.6
8) Undecided100.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer912.5
Total3600100.0
266) Compared to when you were younger, what is your present church (or synagogue) involvement: (YGATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) More63517.6
2) Less173748.3
3) No different107729.9
8) Undecided20.1
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1464.0
Total3598100.0
267) Do you happen to know which of Jesus' disciples denied him three times? (KNOWDENY)
 TOTAL%
1) Paul792.2
2) James210.6
3) Judas57415.9
4) John802.2
5) Thomas752.1
6) Peter148741.3
8) No, I don't know115532.1
99) No reply1283.5
Total3599100.0
268) There has been a lot of talk about what some have called 'the new religions,' such as Hare Krishna, the Moonies, TM, Eckankar, Scientology, and Zen. Have you personally taken a strong interest in any such religions? (NRINT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, presently742.1
2) Yes, in the past732.0
3) No330291.8
99) No answer1494.1
Total3598100.0
269) If yes, you have personally taken a strong interest in any such religions, what religion? (NRTYPE)
 TOTAL%
3) Eckankar10.0
4) Hare Krishna100.3
5) Moonies120.3
6) Scientology40.1
7) TM170.5
8) Yoga10.0
9) Zen100.3
11) All of them60.2
12) Other180.5
99) No answer352197.8
Total3600100.0
270) Do you believe: That the stars, the planets, and the month we were born influence our lives (astrology) (ASTROL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do2055.7
2) Yes, I think so108930.3
3) No, I don't think so137238.1
4) No, I definitely do not83623.2
8) Undecided130.4
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer822.3
Total3598100.0
271) Do you believe: That mysterious powers are sometimes found in places like houses (FORCEPLA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do2436.7
2) Yes, I think so116832.5
3) No, I don't think so133637.1
4) No, I definitely do not75220.9
8) Undecided40.1
9) Varied30.1
99) No answer932.6
Total3599100.0
272) Do you believe: That there is life after death (POSTLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do122434.0
2) Yes, I think so151342.1
3) No, I don't think so52814.7
4) No, I definitely do not1704.7
8) Undecided250.7
9) Varied100.3
99) No answer1273.5
Total3597100.0
273) Do you believe: That it is possible to communicate with the dead (TALKDEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do3008.3
2) Yes, I think so96226.7
3) No, I don't think so145840.5
4) No, I definitely do not76421.2
8) Undecided100.3
9) Varied40.1
99) No answer1012.8
Total3599100.0
274) Do you believe: That God exists (BELGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do185051.4
2) Yes, I think so107629.9
3) No, I don't think so3108.6
4) No, I definitely do not1895.3
8) Undecided411.1
9) Varied130.3
99) No answer1203.3
Total3599100.0
275) Do you believe: That there is life on other planets (PLANLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do82422.9
2) Yes, I think so156843.6
3) No, I don't think so85323.7
4) No, I definitely do not2145.9
8) Undecided200.5
9) Varied50.1
99) No answer1153.2
Total3599100.0
276) Do you believe: That Jesus was the Divine Son of God (BELJC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do182950.9
2) Yes, I think so103128.7
3) No, I don't think so3439.5
4) No, I definitely do not1805.0
8) Undecided411.1
9) Varied50.1
99) No answer1684.7
Total3597100.0
277) Do you believe: That some people have special psychic powers, enabling them to predict future events (PSYCHIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do68619.1
2) Yes, I think so171447.6
3) No, I don't think so75821.1
4) No, I definitely do not3148.7
8) Undecided130.4
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer1123.1
Total3599100.0
278) Do you believe: That you have somehow experienced God's presence (EXPERGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do59616.6
2) Yes, I think so90625.2
3) No, I don't think so126235.1
4) No, I definitely do not69019.2
8) Undecided110.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1313.6
Total3597100.0
279) Do you believe: That invisible forces exist which possess some people (FORCEHUM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I definitely do3289.1
2) Yes, I think so104329.0
3) No, I don't think so135637.7
4) No, I definitely do not70819.7
8) Undecided210.6
9) Varied70.2
99) No answer1363.8
Total3599100.0
280) Which of the following comes closest to describing the nature of your religion? (NATRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) I am not a religious person81722.7
2) I regard myself as a committed Christian122434.0
3) I am committed to a religion other than Christianity661.8
4) I find myself interested in a variety of religions, but not committed to any particular one1444.0
5) I have a mild interest in Christianity and other religions, but I do not see myself as deeply religious73020.3
6) Other (Please specify)962.7
7) Religious non-practicing2607.2
8) Undecided421.2
99) No answer2196.1
Total3598100.0
281) Finally, we would like to ask you some questions about your background. This information will help us to understand how values and beliefs vary across Canada. Where are you presently living? (RESNOW)
 TOTAL%
1) On a farm3429.5
2) Rural non-farm area37410.4
3) In a town or city of under 30,000 people98127.3
4) In a city of 30,000 to 100,00050514.0
5) In a city of 100,000 to 400,00058316.2
6) In a city over 400,00065518.2
8) Don't know180.5
99) No answer1403.9
Total3598100.0
282) Do you speak: (LANG)
 TOTAL%
1) English and French120833.6
2) English only188052.3
3) French only38910.8
99) No answer1213.4
Total3598100.0
283) How old were you on your last birthday? (AGE)
 TOTAL%
15) 1562417.3
16) 16124134.5
17) 17103728.8
18) 1848013.3
19) 191113.1
99) Blank1062.9
Total3599100.0
284) What grade are you in? (GRADE)
 TOTAL%
2) 9100.3
3) 1084223.4
4) 11128335.7
5) 12110430.7
6) 13411.1
7) CEGEPI1213.4
8) CEGEPII902.5
99) No answer1063.0
Total3597100.0
285) How many brothers and sisters do you have? (SIBLINGS)
 TOTAL%
0) 01654.6
1) 194926.4
2) 2108730.2
3) 356115.6
4) 43078.5
5) 51684.7
6) 6862.4
7) 7722.0
8) 8300.8
9) 9571.6
99) No reply1173.2
Total3599100.0
286) If one or more siblings, how many are younger than you? (SIBYOUNG)
 TOTAL%
0) 0107429.9
1) 1115932.2
2) 254415.1
3) 31905.3
4) 4421.2
5) 5140.4
6) 6120.3
7) 730.1
8) 830.1
9) 910.0
99) No reply55615.5
Total3598100.0
287) Are you: (GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male171047.5
2) Female178449.6
99) No answer1052.9
Total3599100.0
288) What race are you? (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White321789.4
2) Black661.8
3) Canadian Indian381.1
4) Oriental932.6
5) East Indian or Pakistani280.8
6) Other541.5
99) No answer1022.8
Total3598100.0
289) How important do you consider your national cultural group background (such as English, French, Italian, German) to be? (NATIMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important84923.6
2) Somewhat important186251.8
3) Not very important74520.7
99) No answer1423.9
Total3598100.0
290) If you consider your national cultural group background very important, what is your national group background? (NATGP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,59978.1135.53
291) Do you have a job during the school year? (JOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes148041.1
2) No196254.5
99) No answer1574.4
Total3599100.0
292) If yes, you have a job during the school year, approximately how many hours a week do you work? (JOBHRS)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than five2196.1
2) Five to 1037710.5
3) 11 to 1536510.2
4) 16 to 182075.8
5) 19 to 302085.8
6) 30 to 40571.6
7) Over 40340.9
99) No answer213259.2
Total3599100.0
293) Are your parents currently: (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married286179.5
2) Divorced2867.9
3) Separated1263.5
4) Not married260.7
5) One is not alive1654.6
6) Both are not alive50.1
99) No answer1303.6
Total3599100.0
294) What is the highest level of education which your parents (or guardians) have completed? - Your mother (MAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than high school95226.5
2) High school139338.7
3) Trade school or business school46012.8
4) A university degree43612.1
5) A graduate university degree (such as a master's degree or doctorate)1644.6
8) Don't know30.1
99) No answer1905.3
Total3598100.0
295) What is the highest level of education which your parents (or guardians) have completed? - Your father (PAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than high school105329.3
2) High school94126.2
3) Trade school or business school55815.5
4) A university degree43112.0
5) A graduate university degree (such as a master's degree or doctorate)3479.6
8) Don't know40.1
99) No answer2647.3
Total3598100.0
296) What type of work does your father (or male guardian) do? (PAOCCUP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,59958.3027.36
297) Does your mother (or female guardian) have a job outside the home? (MAJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes195554.3
2) No146040.6
99) No answer1835.1
Total3598100.0
298) If yes, your mother (or female guardian) has a job outside the home, what type of job does she do? (Please be specific) (MAOCCUP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,59972.4728.52
299) What is your general religious preference, along with that of your parents? - You (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant113531.5
2) Roman Catholic165446.0
3) Jew250.7
4) None38710.8
5) Other (Please specify)681.9
8) Don't know40.1
99) No answer3259.0
Total3598100.0
300) What is your general religious preference, along with that of your parents? - Your mother (MARELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant124934.7
2) Roman Catholic174148.4
3) Jew290.8
4) None1815.0
5) Other (Please specify)631.8
8) Don't know30.1
99) No answer3329.2
Total3598100.0
301) What is your general religious preference, along with that of your parents? - Your father (PARELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant116732.4
2) Roman Catholic164945.8
3) Jew361.0
4) None2587.2
5) Other (Please specify)611.7
8) Don't know60.2
99) No answer42111.7
Total3598100.0
302) If Protestant, what specific denomination? - You (DENOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican2787.7
2) Baptist1052.9
3) Lutheran752.1
4) Mennonite80.2
5) Pentecostal601.7
6) Presbyterian732.0
7) Salvation Army220.6
8) United Church3359.3
9) Other (Please specify)1524.2
99) No answer248969.2
Total3597100.0
303) If Protestant, what specific denomination? - Your mother (MADENOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican3198.9
2) Baptist1052.9
3) Lutheran862.4
4) Mennonite90.2
5) Pentecostal571.6
6) Presbyterian822.3
7) Salvation Army260.7
8) United Church3539.8
9) Other (Please specify)1514.2
99) No answer241167.0
Total3599100.0
304) If Protestant, what specific denomination? - Your father (PADENOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Anglican2878.0
2) Baptist862.4
3) Lutheran812.3
4) Mennonite90.2
5) Pentecostal451.3
6) Presbyterian882.4
7) Salvation Army250.7
8) United Church3289.1
9) Other (Please specify)1474.1
99) No answer250369.5
Total3599100.0
305) How often do your parents (or guardians) attend religious services? - Your mother (MAATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) More often than I do113531.5
2) Less often than I do48913.6
3) About the same as I do164045.6
8) Don't know110.3
99) No answer3249.0
Total3599100.0
306) How often do your parents (or guardians) attend religious services? - Your father (PAATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) More often than I do72720.2
2) Less often than I do80422.3
3) About the same as I do156543.5
8) Don't know50.2
99) No answer49713.8
Total3598100.0
307) Do you receive an allowance? (ALLOW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes171647.7
2) No170347.3
99) No answer1805.0
Total3599100.0
308) If yes, you receive an allowance, is your weekly average allowance: (WKALLOW)
 TOTAL%
1) $5 or less41511.5
2) $6 to $1071219.8
3) $11 to $2542511.8
4) Over $251754.9
99) No answer187152.0
Total3598100.0
309) Compared with other Canadian families, would you say that your family income is: (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Above average91525.4
2) Average212058.9
3) Below average3088.6
4) Far below average551.5
8) Don't know220.6
99) No answer1784.9
Total3598100.0
310) In conclusion, we would like you to look ahead into the future. What do you plan to do after high school? (POSTHS)
 TOTAL%
1) Try and get a job53614.9
2) Go to university185651.6
3) Go to technical or business school77921.6
4) Other (Please specify)681.9
5) Armed forced391.1
6) Bible college140.4
8) Undecided1444.0
99) No answer1634.5
Total3599100.0
311) When you finish your education, do you plan to: (POSTEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Get a job, and eventually marry243467.6
2) Get a job, but not marry49413.7
3) Get married, and not work outside the home401.1
4) Get married, but also work outside home38910.8
8) Undecided551.5
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer1865.2
Total3599100.0
312) How many children - if any - would you like to have? (CHILDREN)
 TOTAL%
0) Zero1905.3
1) One2677.4
2) Two168946.9
3) Three66618.5
4) Four2948.2
5) Five701.9
6) Six320.9
7) Seven or more280.8
8) Undecided90.2
99) No reply3549.8
Total3599100.0
313) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The traditional family (FUTFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain51714.3
2) Lose186751.8
3) Same96626.8
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer2476.9
Total3600100.0
314) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Science (FUTSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain280778.0
2) Lose1774.9
3) Same3559.9
8) Undecided30.1
99) No answer2567.1
Total3598100.0
315) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - The United States (FUTUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain170947.5
2) Lose64317.9
3) Same95526.5
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer2857.9
Total3598100.0
316) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Women (FUTWOMEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain245968.4
2) Lose1875.2
3) Same68018.9
8) Undecided140.4
99) No answer2587.2
Total3598100.0
317) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same - Religion (FUTRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain63617.7
2) Lose147441.0
3) Same121833.9
8) Undecided100.3
99) No answer2607.2
Total3598100.0
318) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same - Men (FUTMEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain84823.6
2) Lose78221.7
3) Same169447.1
8) Undecided50.1
99) No answer2707.5
Total3599100.0
319) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same - Russia (FUTRUSS)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain136237.8
2) Lose78721.9
3) Same110530.7
8) Undecided100.3
99) No answer3359.3
Total3599100.0
320) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Traditional morality (FUTMOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain53714.9
2) Lose156943.6
3) Same111431.0
8) Undecided60.2
99) No answer37310.4
Total3599100.0
321) Do you think that by the end of this century, the following will gain more influence, lose some influence, or remain about the same? - Canada (FUTCAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Gain167146.5
2) Lose44212.3
3) Same119733.3
8) Undecided90.3
9) Varied10.0
99) No answer2787.7
Total3598100.0
322) Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days for you; would you say that you are: (HAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy86624.1
2) Pretty happy214559.6
3) Not too happy3329.2
4) Not happy at all391.1
8) Undecided210.6
9) Varied20.0
99) No answer1945.4
Total3599100.0
323) Please complete the following statements - 'If I could be anyone, I would like to be _____' (IFBE)
 TOTAL%
1) Me109230.4
2) Rich - successful2426.7
3) Happy371.0
4) God310.9
5) Sport star1734.8
6) Gretzky381.1
7) TV/Movie star2426.7
8) Rock star1353.8
9) Princess Diana391.1
10) Relative762.1
11) Head of State1273.5
12) Famous - glamour1323.7
13) Minister/Priest50.1
15) Occupation cited36910.3
98) Other421.2
99) Blank81822.7
Total3598100.0
324) Please complete the following statements - 'If I could do anything, I would like to _____' (IFDO)
 TOTAL%
1) Travel61217.0
2) Be rich - successful2346.5
3) Own a business551.5
4) Have a good job1052.9
5) Be happy882.5
6) World peace712.0
7) Play sports3419.5
8) Humanitarian922.6
9) Go to the moon551.5
10) Be on my own1093.0
11) Have sex340.9
12) Fly872.4
15) Occupation cited83723.3
98) Other1143.2
99) Blank76421.2
Total3598100.0
325) Please complete the following statements - 'If I could live in any country, I would live in _____' (IFCOUNT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,59928.9032.71
326) Please complete the following statements - 'If I could live in any province, I would live in _____' (IFPROV)
 TOTAL%
1) British Columbia76221.2
2) Alberta36810.2
3) Saskatchewan802.2
4) Manitoba521.4
5) Ontario93225.9
6) Quebec50013.9
7) New Brunswick651.8
8) Nova Scotia992.7
9) Prince Edward Island310.9
10) Newfoundland and Labrador661.8
11) Yukon/Northwest Territories130.4
99) No answer63217.5
Total3600100.0
327) Date interviewed (DATEIN)
 TOTAL%
1) April852.4
2) May238466.3
3) June71319.8
4) July942.6
5) August2847.9
6) September220.6
7) October160.4
Total3598100.0
328) Comments (COMMENTS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Values80.2
2) Personal concerns1434.0
3) FAMFDS110.3
4) Sex842.3
5) Religion381.1
6) Social concerns1985.5
7) Women120.3
8) Leisure20.1
9) Hopes130.4
10) Intergroup relationships912.5
11) Survey3419.5
99) No answer265773.9
Total3598100.0
329) Comments (COMMENTS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Values20.0
2) Personal concerns190.5
3) FAMFDS90.3
4) Sex681.9
5) Religion290.8
6) Social concerns701.9
7) Women70.2
8) Leisure10.0
9) Hopes50.1
10) Intergroup relationships451.3
11) Survey220.6
99) No answer332292.3
Total3599100.0
330) Comments (COMMENTS3)
 TOTAL%
2) Personal concerns80.2
3) FAMFDS70.2
4) Sex230.6
5) Religion100.3
6) Social concerns120.3
7) Women50.1
10) Intergroup relationships90.2
11) Survey40.1
99) No answer352297.8
Total3600100.0
331) Comments (COMMENTS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Values10.0
2) Personal concerns30.1
3) FAMFDS60.2
4) Sex60.2
5) Religion40.1
9) Hopes10.0
99) No answer357899.4
Total3599100.0
332) Other denomination (OTHDENOM)
 TOTAL%
11) Adventist130.4
14) Brethren60.2
15) Christian - General170.5
16) Alliance30.1
17) Reformed280.8
18) Christian Science10.0
19) Church of Christ30.1
20) Evangelical Free40.1
22) Full Gospel30.1
24) Greek Orthodox401.1
27) Jehovah's Witnesses130.4
29) Mormon50.1
30) Nazarene20.1
31) Nondenominational50.1
34) Ukrainian Orthodox30.1
35) Unitarian10.0
36) Others140.4
99) Blank343895.5
Total3599100.0
333) Weight (WT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,5301.020.37
334) How old were you on your last birthday? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 1562417.9
2) 16124135.5
3) 17103729.7
4) 1848013.7
5) 191113.2
Missing94
Total3493100.0
335) How often do you... Attend religious services (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very often80922.7
2) Sometimes75121.1
3) Seldom101328.5
4) Never98627.7
Missing40
Total3559100.0
336) What is your general religious preference, along with that of your parents? - You (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant113534.7
2) Roman Catholic165450.6
3) Other932.8
4) None38711.8
Missing302
Total3269100.0
337) Are you: (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male171048.9
2) Female178451.1
Missing94
Total3494100.0

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