SGI-USA Membership Survey, 1997 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent ID number (SGIID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	401	834,458.11	421,975.93

2) At what date did you first encounter SGI-USA (NSA) (year)? (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) (FSTNCNTR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	377	77.46	11.46

3) At what date did you first start chanting (year)? (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) (DTECHNTG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	379	78.67	10.54

4) Are you now a member? (MEMBER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	386	99.0
2) No (terminate respondent)	4	1.0
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

5) ASKED OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. When did you actually join (year)? (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g. 62 is 1962.) (DATEJOIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	354	78.67	11.97

6) Months to join SGI-USA (MNTHJOIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	274	26.11	46.65

7) How did you first encounter SGI-USA (NSA) (Mark one) [Specified information not available]? (HOWENCTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Through my spouse (or future spouse)	17	4.3
2) Through a member of my family	81	20.4
3) Through a work colleague	43	10.8
4) Through a friend	143	36.0
5) Through a casual acquaintance	52	13.1
6) At an exhibition or concert	3	0.8
7) By literature or publicity	3	0.8
8) Some other means. (Please specify)	55	13.9
Missing	4
Total	397	100.0

8) What was your first reaction to what you observed (Mark one) [Specified information not available]? (REACTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Immediate enthusiasm for SGI	99	25.1
2) Some interest in SGI	146	37.1
3) A reluctance to learn more	24	6.1
4) Real skepticism	63	16.0
5) Other (specify)	62	15.7
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

9) If you first encountered SGI-USA (NSA) through an individual, did this person invite you to a meeting, or did you initiate contact? (INITIATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I initiated contact	51	13.9
2) S/he initiated contact	316	86.1
Missing	34
Total	367	100.0

10) If you first encountered SGI-USA (NSA) through an individual, was that individual Japanese? (JAPNCNTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	108	30.2
2) No	250	69.8
Missing	43
Total	358	100.0

11) If you first encountered SGI-USA (NSA) through an individual, was that individual male or female? (SEXCNTCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	110	29.7
2) Female	260	70.3
Missing	31
Total	370	100.0

12) Which one of these statements best describes how you got involved in SGI-USA (NSA) [Specified information not available]? (HOWINVLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I had heard and read enough about SGI to know that I wanted to get involved.	21	5.3
2) I got acquainted with one or more SGI members who impressed me so much that I decided to get involved.	75	18.9
3) Almost by chance, I was invited to an SGI meeting, was immediately impressed, and got involved.	42	10.6
4) I got involved reluctantly to please someone else, but then I saw what chanting could do, so I got involved.	70	17.7
5) I was curious, so I tried practicing, liked the results, and got involved.	128	32.3
6) Other (Describe)	60	15.2
Missing	5
Total	396	100.0

13) Apart from the teachings, can you say what originally attracted you to SGI-USA (NSA) -- first attractive quality mentioned (ATRACT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) The people	148	39.9
2) A specific person	38	10.2
3) Chanting - aesthetic appeal	13	3.5
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	52	14.0
5) Chanting - efficacy to others	14	3.8
6) Impressed by SGI activity/goals	19	5.1
7) Impressed by SGI philosophy	19	5.1
8) Exotic interest in Buddhism	9	2.4
9) Desired spiritual guidance	13	3.5
10) Other	46	12.4
Missing	30
Total	371	100.0

14) Apart from the teachings, can you say what originally attracted you to SGI-USA (NSA)? -- second attractive quality mentioned (ATRACT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) The people	16	21.3
2) A specific person	3	4.0
3) Chanting - aesthetic appeal	2	2.7
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	11	14.7
5) Chanting - efficacy to others	9	12.0
6) Impressed by SGI activity/goals	11	14.7
7) Impressed by SGI philosophy	6	8.0
8) Exotic interest in Buddhism	1	1.3
9) Desired spiritual guidance	2	2.7
10) Other	14	18.7
Missing	326
Total	75	100.0

15) Apart from the teachings, can you say what originally attracted you to SGI-USA (NSA)? -- third attractive quality mentioned (ATRACT3)

	TOTAL	%
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	5	62.5
5) Chanting - efficacy to others	1	12.5
6) Impressed by SGI activity/goals	1	12.5
9) Desired spiritual guidance	1	12.5
Missing	393
Total	8	100.0

16) Is the original attraction still the most significant aspect of SGI-USA for you? (SIGATRCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	240	62.0
2) No	147	38.0
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

17) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE ORIGINAL ATTRACTION IS NO LONGER THE SIGNIFICANT ASPECT. What is now the most attractive feature of the organization? -- first quality mentioned (NOWATCT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) People/friendships	17	11.3
2) A specific person	3	2.0
3) Chanting - aesthetic appeal	1	0.7
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	42	28.0
5) Chanting - efficacy to others	3	2.0
6) SGI activities/goals	29	19.3
7) SGI philosophy	25	16.7
8) Exotic interest in Buddhism	1	0.7
9) Spiritual guidance	4	2.7
10) Other	25	16.7
Missing	251
Total	150	100.0

18) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE ORIGINAL ATTRACTION IS NO LONGER THE SIGNIFICANT ASPECT. What is now the most attractive feature of the organization? -- second quality mentioned (NOWATCT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) People/friendships	9	23.7
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	9	23.7
5) Chanting - efficacy to others	4	10.5
6) SGI activities/goals	7	18.4
7) SGI philosophy	3	7.9
8) Exotic interest in Buddhism	1	2.6
9) Spiritual guidance	1	2.6
10) Other	4	10.5
Missing	363
Total	38	100.0

19) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE ORIGINAL ATTRACTION IS NO LONGER THE SIGNIFICANT ASPECT. What is now the most attractive feature of the organization? -- third quality mentioned (NOWATCT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) People/friendships	3	37.5
4) Chanting - efficacy to me	1	12.5
6) SGI activities/goals	1	12.5
7) SGI philosophy	1	12.5
10) Other	2	25.0
Missing	393
Total	8	100.0

20) In what religious tradition were you raised (if Protestant, please indicate the specific denomination.)? (RLGSTRAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant	149	39.1
2) Catholic	101	26.5
3) Jewish	19	5.0
4) None	30	7.9
5) Other	82	21.5
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

21) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE RAISED PROTESTANT. In which Protestant denomination were you raised? (DENMINTN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	150	40.91	23.19

22) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD AN "OTHER" RELIGION. In what religion were you raised? (OTHRRLGN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	82	116.99	106.30

23) Apart from the religion in which you were raised, did you have any other religious preferences before joining SGI-USA? (SWITCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	106	26.6
2) No	292	73.4
Missing	3
Total	398	100.0

24) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the other religious preference now. -- first switch mentioned (SWTCH1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	103	100.47	101.10

25) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the start date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- start date of first switch (SWTCH1SD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	64	69.09	10.77

26) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the end date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- end date of first switch (SWTCH1ED)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	58	76.22	9.80

27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the other religious preference now. -- second switch mentioned (SWTCH2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	45	98.60	94.10

28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the start date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- start date of second switch (SWTCH2SD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	22	73.64	11.11

29) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the end date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- end date of second switch (SWTCH2ED)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	20	80.55	10.44

30) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the other religious preference now. -- third switch mentioned (SWTCH3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	17	137.59	94.37

31) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the start date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- start date of third switch (SWTCH3SD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4	80.75	8.58

32) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAID THEY SWITCHED RELIGIONS. Please list the end date of your other religious preference (years). (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g., 62 is 1962.) -- end date of third switch (SWTCH3ED)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4	84.75	5.44

33) Whether or not you belonged to some other faith, would you say that you were a religious person before joining SGI-USA (NSA) (Mark one) [Specified information not available]? (BFREJOIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was very religious.	77	19.5
2) I was not very religious, but I was aware of spiritual matters.	180	45.6
3) No, I was not very concerned about religion or spirituality at that time.	95	24.1
4) Other (Please describe)	43	10.9
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

34) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I felt like I was at a turning point in my life. (EXPRTURN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	264	67.0
1) Marked	130	33.0
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

35) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I was very interested in Eastern religion and philosophy. (EXPREAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	313	79.4
1) Marked	81	20.6
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

36) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I was looking for something new and exciting to do with my life. (EXPRNEW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	344	87.1
1) Marked	51	12.9
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

37) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I felt a strong need for guidance and direction in my life. (EXPRGUID)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	253	64.1
1) Marked	142	35.9
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

38) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I was feeling lonely at that time. (EXPRLONE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	321	81.3
1) Marked	74	18.7
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

39) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I wanted more out of life than I was getting. (EXPRMORE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	226	57.2
1) Marked	169	42.8
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

40) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I was experiencing serious problems (please describe). (EXPRPROB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	269	68.1
1) Health problems	22	5.6
2) Relationship problems	37	9.4
3) Financial problems	6	1.5
4) Psychological problems	27	6.8
5) Drug abuse problems	15	3.8
6) Career/job problems	6	1.5
9) Marked, not specified	1	0.3
10) Other	12	3.0
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

41) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- I was living a satisfying life with only ordinary problems (EXPRSATS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	308	78.0
1) Marked	87	22.0
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

42) We would like to know more about your life experiences before joining SGI-USA (NSA). Which of the following statements best describe your life prior to your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA)? -- other (please describe) (EXPROTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	348	88.1
1) Marked	47	11.9
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

43) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you employed full-time? (FENCFULL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	189	50.3
2) No	187	49.7
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

44) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you employed part-time? (FENCPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	75	21.5
2) No	274	78.5
Missing	52
Total	349	100.0

45) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you a full-time student? (FENCSTUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	101	28.1
2) No	259	71.9
Missing	41
Total	360	100.0

46) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you unemployed? (FENCUNEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	82	24.0
2) No	260	76.0
Missing	59
Total	342	100.0

47) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you married, or living with a partner? (FENCMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	117	31.7
2) No	252	68.3
Missing	32
Total	369	100.0

48) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you living in the same geographic area as your parents or siblings? (FENCGEOG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	208	55.8
2) No	165	44.2
Missing	28
Total	373	100.0

49) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- were you spiritually satisfied? (FENCSATS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	86	23.5
2) No	280	76.5
Missing	35
Total	366	100.0

50) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- had you undertaken any sort of psychotherapy? (FENCPSYC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	70	19.2
2) No	294	80.8
Missing	37
Total	364	100.0

51) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- had you ever traveled outside the US? (FENCTRAV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	248	66.1
2) No	127	33.9
Missing	26
Total	375	100.0

52) At the time of your first encounter with SGI-USA (NSA) -- had you read much about non-Western cultures? (FENCREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	162	44.0
2) No	206	56.0
Missing	33
Total	368	100.0

53) Before becoming acquainted with SGI-USA (NSA)-- had you encountered any other form of Buddhism? (BFRBUDDH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	121	31.0
2) No	269	69.0
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER FORM OF BUDDHISM. Which form did you encounter? (WHCHBUDD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	116	203.32	43.38

55) Before becoming acquainted with SGI-USA (NSA) had you encountered -- any other form of Eastern religion? (BFREAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	83	22.0
2) No	294	78.0
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER FORM OF EASTERN RELIGION. Which form did you encounter? (WHCHEAST)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	75	200.57	75.15

57) Before becoming acquainted with SGI-USA (NSA) had you any particular interest in Japan or things Japanese? (BFRJAPAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	194	50.0
2) No	194	50.0
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). -- language (INTSTLAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	120	61.5
1) Marked	75	38.5
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). -- literature (INTSTLIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	145	74.4
1) Marked	50	25.6
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

60) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). -- graphic arts (INTSTGRH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	118	60.5
1) Marked	77	39.5
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). -- films (INTSTFLM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	138	71.1
1) Marked	56	28.9
Missing	207
Total	194	100.0

62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). --martial arts (INTSTMAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	129	66.2
1) Marked	66	33.8
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). - cuisine (INTSTCUI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	85	43.6
1) Marked	110	56.4
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

64) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAD A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN JAPAN OR THINGS JAPANESE BEFORE BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH SGI-USA. Please indicate the form(s) which that interest took by marking the appropriate category(ies). - other (please specify) (INTSTOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	116	59.5
1) Marked	79	40.5
Missing	206
Total	195	100.0

65) Are any of your close relatives members of SGI-USA (NSA)? (RLTVMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	218	55.2
2) No	177	44.8
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

66) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- wife/husband (girl/boyfriend) (JOINSPSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	114	52.3
1) I joined first	58	26.6
2) S/he joined first	34	15.6
3) Joined at the same time	11	5.0
4) Marked, not specified	1	0.5
Missing	183
Total	218	100.0

67) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- father (JOINFATH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	173	80.1
1) I joined first	21	9.7
2) He joined first	17	7.9
3) Joined at the same time	5	2.3
Missing	185
Total	216	100.0

68) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- mother (JOINMOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	126	57.8
1) I joined first	30	13.8
2) She joined first	50	22.9
3) Joined at the same time	12	5.5
Missing	183
Total	218	100.0

69) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- brother(s)/sister(s) (JOINSIBL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	128	58.7
1) I joined first	40	18.3
2) They joined first	30	13.8
3) Joined at the same time	20	9.2
Missing	183
Total	218	100.0

70) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- father-in-law (JOINFAIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	209	96.3
1) I joined first	2	0.9
2) He joined first	4	1.8
3) Joined at the same time	2	0.9
Missing	184
Total	217	100.0

71) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- mother-in-law (JOINMOIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	199	91.7
1) I joined first	7	3.2
2) She joined first	8	3.7
3) Joined at the same time	2	0.9
4) Marked, not specified	1	0.5
Missing	184
Total	217	100.0

72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- brother(s)/sister(s)-in-law (JOINSIIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	173	79.7
1) I joined first	24	11.1
2) They joined first	9	4.1
3) Joined at the same time	11	5.1
Missing	184
Total	217	100.0

73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLOSE RELATIVES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SGI-USA. Please mark the relevant category(ies), and for each category marked, indicate who joined first. -- other relatives (JOINOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	135	61.6
1) I joined first	49	22.4
2) They joined first	23	10.5
3) Joined at the same time	12	5.5
Missing	182
Total	219	100.0

74) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CHILDFEN OVER THE AGE OF 18. If you have children over 18 years of age, are any of them members of SGI-USA (NSA)? (CHLDMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	85	28.5
2) No	213	71.5
Missing	103
Total	298	100.0

75) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WHO ARE MEMBERS. Please indicate how many children are members. (NUMMEMBR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	85	1.64	0.91

76) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WHO ARE MEMBERS. Please indicate how many children you have. (TOTCHLDS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	82	2.35	1.27

77) Do you find it possible to volunteer your time for SGI-USA? (VOLUNTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	310	79.9
2) No	78	20.1
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

78) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER FOR SGI-USA. In what capacity do you volunteer? -- first activity mentioned (VOLACTV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerical/Admin	19	7.2
2) Home visits	11	4.2
3) Maintenance	8	3.0
4) Events	19	7.2
5) Group leader	36	13.6
6) Other organization leader	58	22.0
7) Other	113	42.8
Missing	137
Total	264	100.0

79) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER FOR SGI-USA. In what capacity do you volunteer? -- second activity mentioned (VOLACTV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerical/Admin	16	20.3
2) Home visits	10	12.7
3) Maintenance	8	10.1
4) Events	10	12.7
5) Group leader	4	5.1
6) Other organization leader	8	10.1
7) Other	23	29.1
Missing	322
Total	79	100.0

80) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER FOR SGI-USA. In what capacity do you volunteer? -- third activity mentioned (VOLACTV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerical/Admin	2	14.3
2) Home visits	2	14.3
3) Maintenance	3	21.4
4) Events	1	7.1
5) Group leader	3	21.4
6) Other organization leader	1	7.1
7) Other	2	14.3
Missing	387
Total	14	100.0

81) Do you expect that you will be spending more time or less time volunteering for the organization in the future, or will it stay about the same? (VOLRTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) More time	169	43.8
2) About the same	193	50.0
3) Less time	22	5.7
4) Depends/maybe	1	0.3
5) Very little time	1	0.3
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

82) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- group leader (LDRPOSGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	68	19.2
2) Have held	187	52.7
3) Now hold	60	16.9
4) Willing to hold	40	11.3
Missing	46
Total	355	100.0

83) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- district leader (LDRPOSDI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	93	29.5
2) Have held	109	34.6
3) Now hold	63	20.0
4) Willing to hold	50	15.9
Missing	86
Total	315	100.0

84) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- chapter leader (LDRPOSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	131	48.0
2) Have held	64	23.4
3) Now hold	20	7.3
4) Willing to hold	57	20.9
5) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	128
Total	273	100.0

85) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- headquarters leader (LDRPOSHQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	146	57.0
2) Have held	31	12.1
3) Now hold	21	8.2
4) Willing to hold	57	22.3
5) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	145
Total	256	100.0

86) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- territory leader (LDRPOSTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	160	64.3
2) Have held	22	8.8
3) Now hold	10	4.0
4) Willing to hold	56	22.5
5) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	152
Total	249	100.0

87) Please tell us if you have held, now hold, or would be willing to hold a leadership position at any of these levels in SGI -- joint territory leader (LDRPOSJT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never held	167	68.2
2) Have held	10	4.1
3) Now hold	9	3.7
4) Willing to hold	58	23.7
5) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	156
Total	245	100.0

88) How satisfied are you with the opportunities for assuming leadership positions in SGI-USA? (SATSOPPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	195	52.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	130	34.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	39	10.4
4) Very dissatisfied	9	2.4
5) Don't know	2	0.5
Missing	26
Total	375	100.0

89) How many of your close friends are members of SGI-USA (NSA)? Please indicate the number. (CLSFRNDS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	341	6.16	12.47

90) How many close friends do you have? (TOTFRNDS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	308	15.05	22.11

91) Do you find it possible to practice every morning and evening without fail? (PRACTICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	232	58.9
2) No	162	41.1
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

92) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DO NOT FIND IT POSSIBLE TO PRACTICE EVERY MORNING AND EVENING. Please estimate how many times a week you normally practice (NUMPRACT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	151	5.95	3.53

93) What would you say have been the principal benefits to you from practicing? -- first benefit mentioned (BENEFIT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	134	38.0
2) Physical health	28	7.9
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	29	8.2
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	20	5.7
5) Financial rewards	4	1.1
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	1	0.3
7) Career success	9	2.5
8) Better relationships	23	6.5
9) Drug/alcohol problems	2	0.6
10) Other	42	11.9
11) Sense of community	1	0.3
13) Personal growth, became a better person	28	7.9
14) Changed "life condition"	32	9.1
Missing	48
Total	353	100.0

94) What would you say have been the principal benefits to you from practicing? -- second benefit mentioned (BENEFIT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	35	21.3
2) Physical health	10	6.1
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	10	6.1
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	18	11.0
5) Financial rewards	6	3.7
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	1	0.6
7) Career success	6	3.7
8) Better relationships	24	14.6
9) Drug/alcohol problems	1	0.6
10) Other	27	16.5
13) Personal growth, became a better person	20	12.2
14) Changed "life condition"	6	3.7
Missing	237
Total	164	100.0

95) What would you say have been the principal benefits to you from practicing? -- third benefit mentioned (BENEFIT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	6	10.0
2) Physical health	5	8.3
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	2	3.3
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	4	6.7
5) Financial rewards	6	10.0
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	3	5.0
7) Career success	5	8.3
8) Better relationships	8	13.3
10) Other	10	16.7
11) Sense of community	2	3.3
13) Personal growth, became a better person	5	8.3
14) Changed "life condition"	4	6.7
Missing	341
Total	60	100.0

96) Have you ever chanted to realize a particular goal or goals? (CHNTGOAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	373	96.1
2) No	15	3.9
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

97) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CHANT TO REALIZE PARTICULAR GOALS. Please give some examples of these goals. -- first goal mentioned (GOAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	19	5.7
2) Physical health	52	15.5
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	1	0.3
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	7	2.1
5) Financial rewards	21	6.3
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	31	9.3
7) Career success	102	30.4
8) Better relationships	46	13.7
9) Drug/alcohol problems	4	1.2
10) Other	23	6.9
11) To continue in the practice	2	0.6
12) To find lost objects	1	0.3
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	12	3.6
14) To help others, altruism	6	1.8
15) World peace	4	1.2
16) For others to start chanting	4	1.2
Missing	66
Total	335	100.0

98) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CHANT TO REALIZE PARTICULAR GOALS. Please give some examples of these goals. -- second goal mentioned (GOAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	16	6.7
2) Physical health	22	9.2
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	3	1.3
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	8	3.3
5) Financial rewards	32	13.3
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	19	7.9
7) Career success	38	15.8
8) Better relationships	60	25.0
9) Drug/alcohol problems	1	0.4
10) Other	27	11.3
12) To find lost objects	2	0.8
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	1	0.4
14) To help others, altruism	6	2.5
15) World peace	1	0.4
16) For others to start chanting	4	1.7
Missing	161
Total	240	100.0

99) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CHANT TO REALIZE PARTICULAR GOALS. Please give some examples of these goals. -- third goal mentioned (GOAL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	8	5.4
2) Physical health	18	12.2
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	3	2.0
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	3	2.0
5) Financial rewards	12	8.1
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	20	13.5
7) Career success	21	14.2
8) Better relationships	29	19.6
10) Other	16	10.8
11) To continue in the practice	3	2.0
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	6	4.1
14) To help others, altruism	3	2.0
15) World peace	2	1.4
16) For others to start chanting	4	2.7
Missing	253
Total	148	100.0

100) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CHANT TO REALIZE PARTICULAR GOALS. Were the goals for which you chanted realized? (GOALRELZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	359	95.5
2) No	17	4.5
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

101) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOSE GOALS WERE REALIZED THROUGH CHANTING. In what way were your goals realized? -- first goal accomplished (GOALREL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	19	6.4
2) Physical health	29	9.8
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	3	1.0
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	7	2.4
5) Financial rewards	14	4.7
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	18	6.1
7) Career success	49	16.6
8) Better relationships	34	11.5
9) Drug/alcohol problems	4	1.4
10) Other	94	31.9
11) To continue in the practice	5	1.7
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	11	3.7
14) To help others, altruism	4	1.4
15) World peace	1	0.3
16) For others to start chanting	3	1.0
Missing	106
Total	295	100.0

102) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOSE GOALS WERE REALIZED THROUGH CHANTING. In what way were your goals realized? -- second accomplished goal (GOALREL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	6	4.9
2) Physical health	14	11.4
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	3	2.4
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	4	3.3
5) Financial rewards	8	6.5
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	16	13.0
7) Career success	19	15.4
8) Better relationships	25	20.3
9) Drug/alcohol problems	2	1.6
10) Other	21	17.1
11) To continue in the practice	1	0.8
12) To find lost objects	1	0.8
14) To help others, altruism	2	1.6
16) For others to start chanting	1	0.8
Missing	278
Total	123	100.0

103) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOSE GOALS WERE REALIZED THROUGH CHANTING. In what way were your goals realized? -- third accomplished goal (GOALREL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	5	10.0
2) Physical health	9	18.0
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	1	2.0
5) Financial rewards	2	4.0
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	4	8.0
7) Career success	10	20.0
8) Better relationships	7	14.0
10) Other	7	14.0
11) To continue in the practice	1	2.0
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	2	4.0
14) To help others, altruism	1	2.0
16) For others to start chanting	1	2.0
Missing	351
Total	50	100.0

104) Have you ever chanted for a goal that was not realized? (GOALNOTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	266	70.6
2) No	111	29.4
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

105) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHANTED FOR A GOAL THAT WAS NOT REALIZED. What was the goal? (GOALNOT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Psychological well-being (i.e. happiness, inner peace, confidence)	2	1.1
2) Physical health	16	8.9
3) Spiritual enlightenment/faith	1	0.6
4) Ability to accomplish goals/solve problems	2	1.1
5) Financial rewards	21	11.7
6) Material rewards (i.e. new house, car)	3	1.7
7) Career success	37	20.7
8) Better relationships	62	34.6
9) Drug/alcohol problems	3	1.7
10) Other	20	11.2
11) To continue in the practice	2	1.1
12) To find lost objects	1	0.6
13) For human revolution, to become a better person	3	1.7
14) To help others, altruism	1	0.6
16) For others to start chanting	5	2.8
Missing	222
Total	179	100.0

106) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHANTED FOR A GOAL THAT WAS NOT REALIZED. From the list below, mark the one reason that you believe best explains why this goal was not realized. [Specified information not available] (REASGOAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) The goal was incompatible with lifelong happiness/Buddhahood.	59	23.0
2) Chanting doesn't work for some goals.	10	3.9
3) I probably need to go through my human revolution before I'll achieve that goal.	94	36.6
4) I wasn't practicing correctly.	21	8.2
5) Other reasons (Please explain)	73	28.4
Missing	144
Total	257	100.0

107) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHANTED FOR A GOAL THAT WAS NOT REALIZED. Will you continue to chant for this goal? (CONTINUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	176	75.5
2) No	57	24.5
Missing	168
Total	233	100.0

108) Have you experienced any difficulties or negative reactions from relatives and friends because you belong to SGI-USA (NSA)? (NEGREACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	216	55.8
2) No	171	44.2
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

109) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED NEGATIVE REACTIONS BECAUSE OF MEMBERSHIP IN SGI-USA. Who had the negative reactions and in what circumstances? -- first person mentioned (NEGREAC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parent(s)	59	30.4
2) Spouse	25	12.9
3) Children	3	1.5
4) Siblings	13	6.7
5) Other family	41	21.1
6) Coworkers	5	2.6
7) Friends	28	14.4
8) Christians	8	4.1
9) Other	12	6.2
Missing	207
Total	194	100.0

110) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED NEGATIVE REACTIONS BECAUSE OF MEMBERSHIP IN SGI-USA. Who had the negative reactions and in what circumstances? -- second person mentioned (NEGREAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Parent(s)	5	8.9
2) Spouse	2	3.6
4) Siblings	11	19.6
5) Other family	11	19.6
6) Coworkers	4	7.1
7) Friends	14	25.0
8) Christians	6	10.7
9) Other	3	5.4
Missing	345
Total	56	100.0

111) How important has the support of other SGI members been to your practice, personally? (SUPPIMPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not very important. I would chant anyway.	47	12.1
2) Somewhat important.	88	22.7
3) Very important. I would probably chant less often if not for their support.	252	65.1
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

112) It has been said that SGI-USA has moved away from active, aggressive shakubuku toward a more passive, show-by-example recruitment method. Do you think this is the case? (RECRUIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	288	75.0
2) Yes, somewhat	81	21.1
3) No	14	3.6
4) No opinion	1	0.3
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

113) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO AGREE THAT SGU-USA HAS MOVED TOWARDS MORE PASSIVE RECRUITMENT METHODS. Do you approve of this change? (RCRTAPPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	275	75.1
2) Yes, somewhat	80	21.9
3) No	10	2.7
4) No opinion	1	0.3
Missing	35
Total	366	100.0

114) Have you, yourself, been active in introducing others into SGI-USA? (INTRDUCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very active	141	36.0
2) Yes, somewhat	208	53.1
3) No	43	11.0
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

115) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO SAID THEY HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN INTRODUCING OTHERS TO SGI-USA. How many persons have you introduced? (INTRONUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	13	3.8
2) Two-Four	99	28.8
3) Five-fifteen	130	37.8
4) Sixteen or more	101	29.4
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	57
Total	344	100.0

116) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO SAID THEY HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN INTRODUCING OTHERS TO SGI-USA. What has happened with those you introduced? Are they still active in SGI-USA? (INTROACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) All remain active.	22	6.5
2) Most remain active.	76	22.6
3) Less than half remain active.	162	48.2
4) All have dropped out.	67	19.9
5) Never joined	8	2.4
6) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	65
Total	336	100.0

117) As you know, SGI and Nichiren Shoshu split in 1991. How do you feel about that split personally? (SGISPLIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) SGI-USA is better off since the split.	195	51.7
2) SGI-USA was harmed by the split.	58	15.4
3) The split made little difference in SGI-USA.	116	30.8
4) Not sure/no opinion	6	1.6
5) Other opinion	2	0.5
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

118) In general, how much do events that happen with SGI in Japan influence -- your own practice, personally? (JPNINFPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	217	57.0
2) Some	127	33.3
3) Quite a lot	36	9.4
4) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

119) In general, how much do events that happen with SGI in Japan influence -- your local group? (JPNINFLO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	134	36.1
2) Some	206	55.5
3) Quite a lot	29	7.8
4) Don't know	2	0.5
Missing	30
Total	371	100.0

120) In general, how much do events that happen with SGI in Japan influence -- SGI in the United States? (JPNINFUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	74	20.0
2) Some	188	50.8
3) Quite a lot	102	27.6
4) Don't know	6	1.6
Missing	31
Total	370	100.0

121) Are you, yourself connected with the Nichiren Shoshu Temple? (TEMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	16	4.1
2) No	379	95.9
Missing	6
Total	395	100.0

122) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE CONNECTED WITH THE NICHIREN SHOSHU TEMPLE. How are you connected? (HOWCNNCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I'm a member	2	11.8
3) Through friends/family	2	11.8
4) I feel an emotional connection	12	70.6
5) Other	1	5.9
Missing	384
Total	17	100.0

123) Do you know of former NSA members in America who chose to remain connected to the Nichiren Shoshu Temple rather than become SGI-USA members? (FRMRMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I don't know of any	203	51.8
2) Yes, I know just a handful	182	46.4
3) Yes, I know of dozens (or more)	7	1.8
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

124) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO KNOW FORMER NSA MEMBERS IN AMERICA WHO CHOSE TO REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE NICHIREN SHOSHU TEMPLE. Do you know why these people chose to remain connected to the Temple? (FRMRREMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't know	50	31.3
2) Dislike SGI leaders	26	16.3
3) Like priests	36	22.5
4) Employed by Temple	1	0.6
5) Dai Gohonzon	4	2.5
6) Female/male spouses	2	1.3
7) Fear punishment	1	0.6
8) Other reasons	38	23.8
9) Misled by priests	2	1.3
Missing	241
Total	160	100.0

125) How well do you keep informed about SGI -- internationally? (INFRMINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	74	19.5
2) Pretty well	108	28.5
3) Some	122	32.2
4) Not much	75	19.8
Missing	22
Total	379	100.0

126) How well do you keep informed about SGI -- in the U.S.? (INFRMUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	121	31.7
2) Pretty well	138	36.1
3) Some	87	22.8
4) Not much	36	9.4
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

127) How well do you keep informed about SGI -- in your Territory? (INFRMTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	137	36.0
2) Pretty well	127	33.3
3) Some	79	20.7
4) Not much	38	10.0
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

128) How well do you keep informed about SGI -- in your District? (INFRMDIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	192	49.9
2) Pretty well	108	28.1
3) Some	54	14.0
4) Not much	31	8.1
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

129) How well do you keep informed about SGI -- in your Group? (INFRMGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	197	52.3
2) Pretty well	104	27.6
3) Some	42	11.1
4) Not much	34	9.0
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

130) In general, are you satisfied with the leadership of SGI-USA - internationally? (LEADINTL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	263	70.3
2) Neutral	104	27.8
3) Dissatisfied	7	1.9
Missing	27
Total	374	100.0

131) In general, are you satisfied with the leadership of SGI-USA -- in the U.S.? (LEADUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	260	69.1
2) Neutral	98	26.1
3) Dissatisfied	18	4.8
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

132) In general, are you satisfied with the leadership of SGI-USA -- in your Territory? (LEADTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	250	66.5
2) Neutral	104	27.7
3) Dissatisfied	22	5.9
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

133) In general, are you satisfied with the leadership of SGI-USA -- in your District? (LEADDIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	253	67.1
2) Neutral	88	23.3
3) Dissatisfied	36	9.5
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

134) In general, are you satisfied with the leadership of SGI-USA -- in your Group? (LEADGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	246	66.3
2) Neutral	102	27.5
3) Dissatisfied	23	6.2
Missing	30
Total	371	100.0

135) About how many hours per week do you spend -- reading the World Tribune? (HRSWTRIB)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	41	10.6
1) 1 hour	230	59.6
2) 2-3 hours	89	23.1
3) 4-10 hours	23	6.0
4) 11+ hours	3	0.8
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

136) About how many hours per week do you spend -- reading the Seikyo Times (Living Buddhism)? (HRSSEIKY)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	90	23.6
1) 1 hour	191	50.1
2) 2-3 hours	76	19.9
3) 4-10 hours	21	5.5
4) 11+ hours	3	0.8
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

137) About how many hours per week do you spend -- Attending SGI-USA gatherings? (HRSGATHG)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	48	12.7
1) 1 hour	89	23.6
2) 2-3 hours	117	31.0
3) 4-10 hours	96	25.5
4) 11+ hours	27	7.2
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

138) About how many hours per week do you spend -- talking about SGI with non-members? (HRSTALK)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	82	22.0
1) 1 hour	210	56.3
2) 2-3 hours	59	15.8
3) 4-10 hours	16	4.3
4) 11+ hours	6	1.6
Missing	28
Total	373	100.0

139) About how many hours per week do you spend -- reading Seikyo Shimbun? (HRSSHMBN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	298	83.9
1) 1 hour	24	6.8
2) 2-3 hours	17	4.8
3) 4-10 hours	14	3.9
4) 11+ hours	2	0.6
Missing	46
Total	355	100.0

140) About how many hours per week do you spend -- reading Daibyaku Renge? (HRSDAIBY)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	304	86.4
1) 1 hour	22	6.3
2) 2-3 hours	14	4.0
3) 4-10 hours	8	2.3
4) 11+ hours	4	1.1
Missing	49
Total	352	100.0

141) How familiar are you with the SGI-USA Course of Study materials? (STDYMATR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar, I use them regularly.	131	33.9
2) Somewhat familiar, I use them sometimes.	159	41.2
3) I'm aware of them, but have not used them.	63	16.3
4) I'm not really aware of them.	33	8.5
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

142) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE SGI-USA COURSE OF STUDY MATERIALS. Do you think they need to be improved? (IMPVMATR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	41	13.9
2) Yes, probably	113	38.4
3) No. They are fine now.	139	47.3
4) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	107
Total	294	100.0

143) Do you think the World Tribune (Living Buddhism) needs to be improved? (WRLDTRIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	39	10.2
2) Yes, probably	74	19.3
3) No. It is fine now.	270	70.5
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

144) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO THINK THE WORLD TRIBUNE NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED. What specifically needs improvement? (IMPVWDTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Anything can be improved	11	12.0
2) More anecdotes	8	8.7
3) More education	14	15.2
4) Letters to the Editor	5	5.4
5) Journalistic quality	9	9.8
10) Other	45	48.9
Missing	309
Total	92	100.0

145) In your opinion, how realistic is the goal of bringing about world peace? (GOALPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very realistic	225	58.0
2) Pretty realistic	123	31.7
3) Not very realistic	29	7.5
4) Not at all realistic	8	2.1
5) Don't know	3	0.8
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

146) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THE GOAL OF WORLD PEACE WAS VERY REALISTIC, PRETTY REALISTIC, OR NOT VERY REALISTIC. What do you think will be SGI's contribution to whatever is accomplished in the area of world peace (mark one)? (CNTRBPEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) SGI's contribution is essential, but so are other efforts.	361	94.8
2) SGI's contribution is important, but other contributions are probably more important.	19	5.0
3) SGI's contribution is not very important.	1	0.3
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

147) Do you believe that chanting alone is sufficient to bring about world peace? (CHNTPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	12.6
2) No	341	87.4
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

148) Besides chanting, what else are you, yourself, doing (or have you done in the past) to bring about the goal of world peace? -- first activity mentioned (INDPEAC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Nothing	14	3.9
1) Education	13	3.6
2) Voluntarism	35	9.7
3) Work with youth	10	2.8
4) Introduce others to SGI practice	60	16.6
5) Personal relationships	28	7.8
6) Chanting - personal transformation	81	22.4
7) Set example for own kids	1	0.3
8) Promote cross-culture awareness/dialogue	25	6.9
9) Raise consciousness others, set example	34	9.4
10) Other	53	14.7
11) Promote art/culture	1	0.3
12) Promote human, animal, ecological awareness	6	1.7
Missing	40
Total	361	100.0

149) Besides chanting, what else are you, yourself, doing (or have you done in the past) to bring about the goal of world peace? -- second activity mentioned (INDPEAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Education	10	7.2
2) Voluntarism	20	14.4
3) Work with youth	3	2.2
4) Introduce others to SGI practice	12	8.6
5) Personal relationships	11	7.9
6) Chanting - personal transformation	13	9.4
7) Set example for own kids	8	5.8
8) Promote cross-culture awareness/dialogue	15	10.8
9) Raise consciousness others, set example	22	15.8
10) Other	15	10.8
11) Promote art/culture	6	4.3
12) Promote human, animal, ecological awareness	4	2.9
Missing	262
Total	139	100.0

150) Besides chanting, what else are you, yourself, doing (or have you done in the past) to bring about the goal of world peace? -- third activity mentioned (INDPEAC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Education	3	9.7
2) Voluntarism	5	16.1
3) Work with youth	1	3.2
4) Introduce others to SGI practice	2	6.5
5) Personal relationships	1	3.2
6) Chanting - personal transformation	1	3.2
7) Set example for own kids	3	9.7
8) Promote cross-culture awareness/dialogue	3	9.7
9) Raise consciousness others, set example	5	16.1
10) Other	4	12.9
11) Promote art/culture	2	6.5
12) Promote human, animal, ecological awareness	1	3.2
Missing	370
Total	31	100.0

151) Besides chanting, what else is SGI doing as an organization to bring about the goal of world peace? -- first activity mentioned (SGIPEAC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Nothing	3	0.9
1) International activity - UN	74	21.3
2) Promote cross-culture awareness/dialogue	63	18.2
3) Grass-roots efforts	17	4.9
4) Chanting - introducing others to SGI practice/transforming individuals	40	11.5
5) Education	48	13.8
6) Promote good citizenship	5	1.4
7) Promote environment awareness	2	0.6
8) Don't know	11	3.2
9) Raising consciousness of others	10	2.9
10) Other	54	15.6
11) Culture, art events	20	5.8
Missing	54
Total	347	100.0

152) Besides chanting, what else is SGI doing as an organization to bring about the goal of world peace? -- second activity mentioned (SGIPEAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) International activity - UN	30	18.5
2) Promote cross-culture awareness/dialogue	28	17.3
3) Grass-roots efforts	10	6.2
4) Chanting - introducing others to SGI practice/transforming individuals	8	4.9
5) Education	36	22.2
6) Promote good citizenship	4	2.5
7) Promote environment awareness	7	4.3
9) Raising consciousness of others	8	4.9
10) Other	16	9.9
11) Culture, art events	15	9.3
Missing	239
Total	162	100.0

153) Do you think that, by cooperating with such other organized religions as Christianity, Judaism, or Islam in promoting world peace, SGI will compromise its commitment to the teachings of Nichiren? (COOPORGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	42	10.9
2) Yes, probably	25	6.5
3) Probably not	74	19.3
4) Definitely not	240	62.5
5) Don't know	3	0.8
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

154) What about cooperating with other Buddhist groups? Would that compromise SGI's commitment to the teachings of Nichiren? (COOPBUDD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	53	13.8
2) Yes, probably	46	12.0
3) Probably not	106	27.7
4) Definitely not	169	44.1
5) Don't know	9	2.3
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

155) How likely is it that you will drop out of SGI-USA someday? (DROPOUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I'll never stop chanting or going to group meetings.	214	55.3
2) It's very unlikely that I will stop chanting or going to group meetings.	81	20.9
3) I'll never stop chanting, though I might cut down on my attendance at meetings.	75	19.4
4) There is a chance that I will drop out.	11	2.8
5) Have dropped out/still chant	5	1.3
6) Have dropped out/do not chant	1	0.3
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

156) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- attended an amateur or professional sports event. (ACTVSPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	176	46.1
2) No	206	53.9
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

157) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- visited an art museum or gallery. (ACTVMUSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	273	70.7
2) No	113	29.3
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

158) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- made art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or paintings. (ACTVCRFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	187	48.6
2) No	198	51.4
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

159) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone to an auto, stock car, or motorcycle race. (ACTVRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	5.8
2) No	360	94.2
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

160) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone camping, hiking, or canoeing. (ACTVCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	185	48.4
2) No	197	51.6
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

161) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- grown vegetables, flowers, or shrubs in a garden. (ACTVGARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	247	63.8
2) No	140	36.2
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

162) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone to a live ballet or dance performance, not including school performances. (ACTVBALT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	171	44.8
2) No	211	55.2
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

163) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone to a classical music or opera performance, not including school performances. (ACTVMUSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	139	36.2
2) No	245	63.8
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

164) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone hunting or fishing. (ACTVFISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	16.6
2) No	317	83.4
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

165) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- taken part in a music, dance, or theatrical performance. (ACTVPERF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	111	29.2
2) No	269	70.8
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

166) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- participated in any sports activity such as softball, basketball, swimming, golf, bowling, skiing, or tennis. (ACTVPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	206	53.9
2) No	176	46.1
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

167) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- gone out to see a movie in a theater. (ACTVTHEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	320	82.7
2) No	67	17.3
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

168) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- recorded a TV program so you could watch it later. (ACTVRCRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	225	58.0
2) No	163	42.0
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

169) We'd like to know about some leisure or recreational activities that you do during your free time. For each activity listed please indicate whether or not it is something you have done in the past twelve months -- played a musical instrument such as a piano, guitar, or violin. (ACTVINST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	115	30.3
2) No	265	69.7
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

170) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- disarmament? (RLGSPDAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	345	91.3
2) No	32	8.5
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	23
Total	378	100.0

171) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- abortion? (RLGSPABO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	208	54.7
2) No	169	44.5
3) Depends	3	0.8
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

172) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- Third World problems? (RLGSP3WD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	349	91.8
2) No	30	7.9
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

173) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- extramarital affairs? (RLGSPAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	203	54.1
2) No	170	45.3
3) Depends	2	0.5
Missing	26
Total	375	100.0

174) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- unemployment? (RLGSPUNE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	284	75.1
2) No	93	24.6
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	23
Total	378	100.0

175) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- racial discrimination. (RLGSPDIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	360	93.5
2) No	24	6.2
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

176) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on - euthanasia. (RLGSPEUH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	231	64.5
2) No	126	35.2
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	43
Total	358	100.0

177) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on - homosexuality. (RLGSPHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	201	52.8
2) No	179	47.0
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

178) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- ecology and environment. (RLGSPENV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	364	94.5
2) No	20	5.2
3) Depends	1	0.3
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

179) Do you think it proper for religious bodies to speak out on -- government policy. (RLGSPGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	259	68.0
2) No	120	31.5
3) Depends	2	0.5
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

180) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- fraternal groups. (MEMFRAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	8.1
2) No	351	91.9
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

181) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- non-SGI service clubs. (MEMSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	70	18.5
2) No	308	81.5
Missing	23
Total	378	100.0

182) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- veterans' groups. (MEMVETN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	5.5
2) No	359	94.5
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

183) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- political clubs. (MEMPOLIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	8.9
2) No	349	91.1
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

184) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- labor unions. (MEMUNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	13.0
2) No	336	87.0
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

185) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- sports clubs. (MEMSPORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	70	18.4
2) No	310	81.6
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

186) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- youth groups. (MEMYOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	13.2
2) No	329	86.8
Missing	22
Total	379	100.0

187) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- school service clubs. (MEMSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	40	10.6
2) No	336	89.4
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

188) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- hobby or garden clubs. (MEMHOBBY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	12.9
2) No	332	87.1
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

189) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- school fraternities or sororities. (MEMGREEK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	4.5
2) No	364	95.5
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

190) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- nationality or ethnicity groups. (MEMETHNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	13.4
2) No	330	86.6
Missing	20
Total	381	100.0

191) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- farm organizations. (MEMFARM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	0.8
2) No	373	99.2
Missing	25
Total	376	100.0

192) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- literary, art, discussion or study groups. (MEMLIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	114	29.8
2) No	268	70.2
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

193) Now we would like to know something about the groups and organizations to which you belong. Here is a list of various kinds of organizations. Please indicate whether or not you are a member of each type -- professional or academic societies. (MEMPROF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	110	28.7
2) No	273	71.3
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

194) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- being financially secure (IMPFINAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	278	70.9
2) Somewhat important	111	28.3
3) Not very important	2	0.5
4) Not at all important	1	0.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

195) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- being married (IMPMARRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	148	37.9
2) Somewhat important	108	27.7
3) Not very important	77	19.7
4) Not at all important	56	14.4
5) Neutral	1	0.3
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

196) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- having children (IMPCHLDN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	184	47.5
2) Somewhat important	97	25.1
3) Not very important	49	12.7
4) Not at all important	57	14.7
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

197) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- having faith (IMPFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	359	91.6
2) Somewhat important	29	7.4
3) Not very important	3	0.8
4) Not at all important	1	0.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

198) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- having nice things (IMPTHNGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	89	22.9
2) Somewhat important	190	48.8
3) Not very important	96	24.7
4) Not at all important	14	3.6
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

199) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- being cultured (IMPTCLTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	212	54.4
2) Somewhat important	144	36.9
3) Not very important	29	7.4
4) Not at all important	5	1.3
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

200) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- having a fulfilling job (IMPJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	311	79.3
2) Somewhat important	76	19.4
3) Not very important	5	1.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

201) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- being self-sufficient and not having to depend on others (IMPSELF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	328	83.7
2) Somewhat important	62	15.8
4) Not at all important	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

202) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- having leisure time. (IMPLEISR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	240	61.5
2) Somewhat important	127	32.6
3) Not very important	21	5.4
4) Not at all important	2	0.5
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

203) Below is a list of some things that different people value. Some people say these things are very important to them. Other people say they are not so important. How important is each of these things to you personally? -- staying informed politically. (IMPINFRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	145	37.4
2) Somewhat important	179	46.1
3) Not very important	50	12.9
4) Not at all important	14	3.6
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

204) Some people say there's too much cynicism in America, that people should be actively involved in making things better. What do you think (mark one)? (CYNICISM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	241	62.0
2) Agree somewhat	94	24.2
3) Not sure. Sometimes I agree, sometimes I disagree.	49	12.6
4) Disagree. There's good reason to be cynical.	5	1.3
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

205) Some people think Americans are too concerned about material possessions and should be less worldly. How do you feel about that (mark one)? (WORLDLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	116	30.0
2) Agree somewhat	148	38.2
3) Not sure. It depends.	78	20.2
4) Disagree. There's nothing wrong with desiring material things.	45	11.6
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

206) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- all in all, family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job. (FAMSUFFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	18	4.6
2) Agree	79	20.1
3) Neither	106	26.9
4) Disagree	132	33.5
5) Disagree strongly	59	15.0
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

207) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- a woman and her family will be happier if she goes out to work. (FAMHAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	18	4.6
2) Agree	45	11.6
3) Neither	205	52.7
4) Disagree	100	25.7
5) Disagree strongly	21	5.4
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

208) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- a job is alright, but what most women really want is a home and children. (FAMCHLDN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	18	4.6
2) Agree	55	14.0
3) Neither	137	34.9
4) Disagree	114	29.0
5) Disagree strongly	69	17.6
Missing	8
Total	393	100.0

209) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- having a job is the best way for a woman to be an independent person. (FAMINDEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	40	10.2
2) Agree	100	25.4
3) Neither	117	29.8
4) Disagree	107	27.2
5) Disagree strongly	29	7.4
Missing	8
Total	393	100.0

210) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- both the husband and the wife should contribute to the household income. (FAMEQUAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	60	15.2
2) Agree	152	38.6
3) Neither	142	36.0
4) Disagree	35	8.9
5) Disagree strongly	5	1.3
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

211) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family. (FAMWFHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	11	2.8
2) Agree	32	8.2
3) Neither	104	26.5
4) Disagree	122	31.1
5) Disagree strongly	123	31.4
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

212) Why are there people in this country who live in need? Here are some possible reasons. Please indicate for each reason whether you think it is very important, somewhat important, or not important in explaining why some people are poor in this country. -- failure of society to provide good schools for many Americans (WHYPOOR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	258	66.2
2) Somewhat important	115	29.5
3) Not important	17	4.4
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

213) Why are there people in this country who live in need? Here are some possible reasons. Please indicate for each reason whether you think it is very important, somewhat important, or not important in explaining why some people are poor in this country. -- loose morals and drunkenness (WHYPOOR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	158	41.4
2) Somewhat important	164	42.9
3) Not important	60	15.7
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

214) Why are there people in this country who live in need? Here are some possible reasons. Please indicate for each reason whether you think it is very important, somewhat important, or not important in explaining why some people are poor in this country. -- failure of industry to provide enough jobs (WHYPOOR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	150	38.7
2) Somewhat important	193	49.7
3) Not important	45	11.6
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

215) Why are there people in this country who live in need? Here are some possible reasons. Please indicate for each reason whether you think it is very important, somewhat important, or not important in explaining why some people are poor in this country. -- lack of effort by the poor themselves (POOREFRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	178	46.1
2) Somewhat important	183	47.4
3) Not important	25	6.5
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

216) Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? (HELPFUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) People try to be helpful.	257	64.7
2) People just look out for themselves.	132	33.2
3) Depends	8	2.0
Missing	4
Total	397	100.0

217) Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? (FAIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) People will take advantage of you.	149	37.8
2) People try to be fair.	234	59.4
3) Depends	11	2.8
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

218) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most people can be trusted.	200	51.4
2) You can't be too careful.	183	47.0
3) Depends	6	1.5
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

219) Now, we'd like to know how you would respond to a couple of common decisions. For each situation, please indicate how you would most likely respond. Let's say you were in a store and saw something you really wanted, but you didn't have enough cash to buy it. Would you be more likely to: (CASHCRDT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Buy it on credit.	132	33.3
2) Save up your money and return to buy it later.	259	65.4
3) Can't choose	5	1.3
Missing	5
Total	396	100.0

220) Now, we'd like to know how you would respond to a couple of common decisions. For each situation, please indicate how you would most likely respond. Suppose you were shopping for a new appliance. You need it soon, but you want to make a careful decision. Would be more likely to spend your time shopping around for the best price, or researching the reliability and performance of the products? (PRICEREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Shopping for the best price.	138	35.4
2) Researching reliability and performance.	230	59.0
3) Can't choose	22	5.6
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

221) What should be the aims of this country for the next ten years? Below are listed some goals to which some people give priority. Would you please say which one of these you yourself consider the most important? -- first choice (USAAIM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintaining a high level of economic growth	140	39.0
2) Making sure the country has strong defense forces	18	5.0
3) Seeing that people have more say about how things are done at their jobs and in their communities.	173	48.2
4) Trying to make our cities and countryside more beautiful	28	7.8
Missing	42
Total	359	100.0

222) What should be the aims of this country for the next ten years? Below are listed some goals to which some people give priority. Would you please say which one of these you yourself consider the most important? -- second choice (USAAIM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintaining a high level of economic growth	120	33.9
2) Making sure the country has strong defense forces	32	9.0
3) Seeing that people have more say about how things are done at their jobs and in their communities.	121	34.2
4) Trying to make our cities and countryside more beautiful	81	22.9
Missing	47
Total	354	100.0

223) If you had to choose, which of the things on the list below would you say is most important? -- first choice (NATGOAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintaining order in the nation.	61	16.8
2) Giving people more say in important government decisions	126	34.7
3) Fighting rising prices.	30	8.3
4) Protecting freedom of speech	146	40.2
Missing	38
Total	363	100.0

224) If you had to choose, which of the things on the list below would you say is most important? -- second choice (NATGOAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintaining order in the nation.	67	18.6
2) Giving people more say in important government decisions	129	35.8
3) Fighting rising prices.	50	13.9
4) Protecting freedom of speech	114	31.7
Missing	41
Total	360	100.0

225) Here is another list. In your opinion, which one of these is most important? -- first choice (IMPRTNT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A stable economy	71	19.6
2) Progress towards a less impersonal and more humane society	207	57.2
3) Progress towards a society in which ideas count more than money.	36	9.9
4) The fight against crime	48	13.3
Missing	39
Total	362	100.0

226) Here is another list. In your opinion, which one of these is most important? -- second choice (IMPRTNT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A stable economy	77	21.3
2) Progress towards a less impersonal and more humane society	68	18.8
3) Progress towards a society in which ideas count more than money.	127	35.1
4) The fight against crime	90	24.9
Missing	39
Total	362	100.0

227) For each of the following statements, please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree. You have to take care of yourself first, and if you have any energy left over, then help other people. (SLFFIRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	53	13.6
2) Agree	110	28.2
3) Neither	77	19.7
4) Disagree	123	31.5
5) Disagree strongly	27	6.9
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

228) For each of the following statements, please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree. People should be allowed to accumulate as much wealth as they can even if some make millions while others live in poverty. (RICHPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	25	6.5
2) Agree	88	22.7
3) Neither	92	23.8
4) Disagree	100	25.8
5) Disagree strongly	82	21.2
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

229) Please indicate which one of these statements about nature comes closest to your views. (VIEWNATR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nature is sacred because it is created by God.	5	1.3
2) Nature is spiritual or sacred in itself.	284	73.0
3) Nature is important, but not spiritual or sacred.	73	18.8
4) Don't know/Can't choose	27	6.9
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

230) In political matters, people talk of the "left" (liberal) and the "right" (conservative). Generally speaking, where would place your views on this scale (1 being the most liberal, and 7 being most conservative)? (POLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Liberal	26	6.8
2)	66	17.4
3)	100	26.3
4)	124	32.6
5)	39	10.3
6)	14	3.7
7) Conservative	11	2.9
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

231) Did you vote in the 1996 presidential election? (VOTE96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	261	68.9
2) No	117	30.9
4) Not eligible	1	0.3
Missing	22
Total	379	100.0

232) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO VOTED IN THE 1996 presidential election. For whom did you vote? [Specified information not available] (PRES96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	210	77.8
2) Bob Dole	29	10.7
3) Someone else (specify)	31	11.5
Missing	131
Total	270	100.0

233) Do you regard yourself generally as a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or something else? [Specified information not available] (PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	225	59.2
2) Republican	42	11.1
3) Independent	75	19.7
4) Other (specify)	38	10.0
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

234) These days, people are saying a lot of different things about the future. Which one of the following statements most nearly expresses your own view? [Specified information not available] (FUTURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I expect human differences and competition of national interests to build toward a major conflict.	33	8.6
2) I think that through science and reason, humans will learn to overcome our differences and conflicts.	69	18.0
3) I think that humanity will awaken spiritually and overcome our differences and conflicts.	213	55.6
4) I expect things to be about the same as they are now.	38	9.9
5) Other (please describe)	29	7.6
6) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

235) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- less emphasis on money and material possessions (CHNGMATR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	252	64.9
2) Bad	14	3.6
3) Depends	122	31.4
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

236) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- decrease in the importance of work in our lives (CHNGWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	60	15.4
2) Bad	167	42.9
3) Depends	162	41.6
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

237) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- more emphasis on the development of technology (CHNGTECH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	129	33.3
2) Bad	27	7.0
3) Depends	231	59.7
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

238) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- greater emphasis on the development of the individual (CHNGINDV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	346	89.2
2) Bad	4	1.0
3) Depends	38	9.8
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

239) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- greater respect for authority (CHNGAUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	90	23.5
2) Bad	76	19.8
3) Depends	217	56.7
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

240) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- more emphasis on family life (CHNGFAMY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	342	88.4
2) Bad	2	0.5
3) Depends	43	11.1
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

241) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- a simple and more natural lifestyle (CHNGLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	291	75.4
2) Bad	7	1.8
3) Depends	88	22.8
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

242) Here is a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please say for each one, if the change would be a good thing, or a bad thing. -- more openness to change in society (CHNGOPEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good	320	83.6
2) Bad	2	0.5
3) Depends	61	15.9
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

243) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- organized religion (CONRLGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	69	18.2
2) Quite a lot	109	28.8
3) Not much	168	44.3
4) None at all	33	8.7
Missing	22
Total	379	100.0

244) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the armed forces (CONARMY)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	38	9.9
2) Quite a lot	130	33.9
3) Not much	167	43.6
4) None at all	45	11.7
5) Neutral	3	0.8
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

245) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the educational system (CONEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	53	13.7
2) Quite a lot	139	35.8
3) Not much	173	44.6
4) None at all	20	5.2
5) Neutral	3	0.8
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

246) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the legal system (CONLEGAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	18	4.7
2) Quite a lot	96	24.9
3) Not much	207	53.6
4) None at all	61	15.8
5) Neutral	4	1.0
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

247) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the news media (CONMEDIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	9	2.4
2) Quite a lot	87	22.8
3) Not much	210	55.0
4) None at all	76	19.9
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

248) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- unions (CONUNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	16	4.1
2) Quite a lot	86	22.3
3) Not much	218	56.5
4) None at all	64	16.6
5) Neutral	2	0.5
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

249) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- Congress (CONLEGIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	12	3.1
2) Quite a lot	86	22.5
3) Not much	231	60.3
4) None at all	52	13.6
5) Neutral	2	0.5
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

250) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the Supreme Court (CONCOURT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	30	7.8
2) Quite a lot	154	40.1
3) Not much	172	44.8
4) None at all	24	6.3
5) Neutral	4	1.0
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

251) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the executive branch of the federal government (CONEXEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	15	3.9
2) Quite a lot	124	32.0
3) Not much	206	53.1
4) None at all	41	10.6
5) Neutral	2	0.5
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

252) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- major corporations (CONCORP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	13	3.4
2) Quite a lot	78	20.5
3) Not much	227	59.7
4) None at all	60	15.8
5) Neutral	2	0.5
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

253) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- hospitals / health care (CONHOSPI)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	34	8.8
2) Quite a lot	147	38.0
3) Not much	175	45.2
4) None at all	27	7.0
5) Neutral	4	1.0
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

254) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the police (CONPOLIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	23	6.0
2) Quite a lot	160	41.8
3) Not much	171	44.6
4) None at all	26	6.8
5) Neutral	3	0.8
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

255) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- the Social Security system (CONSOCSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	23	5.9
2) Quite a lot	85	22.0
3) Not much	205	53.0
4) None at all	74	19.1
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

256) Please look at this list and tell us how much confidence you have in each of these institutions: is it a great deal of confidence; quite a lot; not very much; or none at all? -- United Nations (CONUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	80	20.7
2) Quite a lot	168	43.4
3) Not much	110	28.4
4) None at all	28	7.2
5) Neutral	1	0.3
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

257) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [bottom]; or you can choose any number in between.) (CAUTCHNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) One should be cautious about making major changes in life.	26	7.5
2)	12	3.5
3)	14	4.1
4)	18	5.2
5)	52	15.1
6)	37	10.7
7)	53	15.4
8)	69	20.0
9)	15	4.3
10) You will never achieve much unless you act boldly.	49	14.2
Missing	56
Total	345	100.0

258) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [bottom]; or you can choose any number in between.) (BESTIDEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ideas that have stood the test of time are generally best.	19	5.5
2)	7	2.0
3)	18	5.2
4)	24	6.9
5)	109	31.4
6)	91	26.2
7)	36	10.4
8)	21	6.1
9)	9	2.6
10) New ideas are generally better than old ones.	13	3.7
Missing	54
Total	347	100.0

259) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [bottom]; or you can choose any number in between.) (WORRYCHG)

	TOTAL	%
1) When changes occur in my life, I worry about the difficulties they may cause.	8	2.3
2)	7	2.0
3)	10	2.9
4)	11	3.2
5)	46	13.3
6)	39	11.2
7)	54	15.6
8)	62	17.9
9)	46	13.3
10) When changes occur in my life, I welcome the possibility that something new is beginning.	64	18.4
Missing	54
Total	347	100.0

260) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [bottom]; or you can choose any number in between.) (INDEPNDT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am an extremely independent person.	76	22.0
2)	61	17.6
3)	56	16.2
4)	46	13.3
5)	56	16.2
6)	25	7.2
7)	10	2.9
8)	7	2.0
9)	3	0.9
10) I rely heavily on others.	6	1.7
Missing	55
Total	346	100.0

261) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [right]; or you can choose any number in between.) (STRONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) In this world, only the strong survive.	6	1.7
2)	5	1.4
3)	11	3.2
4)	9	2.6
5)	40	11.5
6)	29	8.4
7)	45	13.0
8)	48	13.8
9)	49	14.1
10) We're all in this together, so it is important to look out for each other.	105	30.3
Missing	54
Total	347	100.0

262) The following questions are about your outlook on life. Each item has two contrasting statements on it. Using the scale listed, where would you place your own view? (1 means you agree completely with the statement on the [top]; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the [bottom]; or you can choose any number in between.) (UNIVERSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The universe is basically friendly if one knows the right things.	52	15.0
2)	34	9.8
3)	56	16.2
4)	38	11.0
5)	63	18.2
6)	24	6.9
7)	19	5.5
8)	10	2.9
9)	15	4.3
10) The way the universe works is basically an unknowable mystery.	35	10.1
Missing	55
Total	346	100.0

263) Here are some more questions about your outlook on life. Would you tend to agree or disagree with each of the following statement? -- In spite of what some people say, the lot (situation/condition) of the average person is getting worse, not better. (AVGPERSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	117	30.0
2) Disagree	197	50.5
3) Neither	76	19.5
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

264) Here are some more questions about your outlook on life. Would you tend to agree or disagree with each of the following statement? -- It's hardly fair to bring a child into the world with the way things look for the future. (CHLDFUTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	52	13.4
2) Disagree	262	67.5
3) Neither	74	19.1
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

265) Here are some more questions about your outlook on life. Would you tend to agree or disagree with each of the following statement? -- Most public officials (people in public office) are not really interested in the problems of the average person. (OFFCLINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	206	53.0
2) Disagree	99	25.4
3) Neither	84	21.6
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

266) Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: -- overall, modern science does more harm than good. (ENVNSCNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	9	2.3
2) Agree	47	12.0
3) Neither	87	22.3
4) Disagree	198	50.6
5) Disagree strongly	50	12.8
Missing	10
Total	391	100.0

267) Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: -- people worry too much about human progress harming the environment. (ENVNWORY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	13	3.3
2) Agree	62	15.9
3) Neither	46	11.8
4) Disagree	167	42.8
5) Disagree strongly	102	26.2
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

268) Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: -- it is just too difficult for someone like me to do much about the environment. (ENVNDIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	6	1.5
2) Agree	28	7.1
3) Neither	28	7.1
4) Disagree	235	59.9
5) Disagree strongly	95	24.2
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

269) Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: -- I do what is right for the environment, even when it costs more money or takes up more time. (ENVNCOST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	75	19.1
2) Agree	197	50.3
3) Neither	79	20.2
4) Disagree	36	9.2
5) Disagree strongly	5	1.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

270) Here are some things that have been said about science. Please indicate whether you tend to agree or disagree with each of them. -- science will solve our social problems like crime and mental illness. (SCISOLVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	31	7.9
2) Disagree	270	69.2
3) Neither	89	22.8
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

271) Here are some things that have been said about science. Please indicate whether you tend to agree or disagree with each of them. -- one trouble with science is that it makes our way of life change too fast. (SCICHNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	82	21.2
2) Disagree	213	55.0
3) Neither	92	23.8
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

272) Here are some things that have been said about science. Please indicate whether you tend to agree or disagree with each of them. -- scientists always seem to be prying into things that they really ought to stay out of. (SCIPRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	35	9.1
2) Disagree	254	66.1
3) Neither	95	24.7
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

273) Here are some things that have been said about science. Please indicate whether you tend to agree or disagree with each of them. -- one of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people's ideas of right and wrong. (SCIMORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	44	11.4
2) Disagree	252	65.5
3) Neither	89	23.1
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

274) Please consider the following statements and indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. -- right and wrong are not usually a simple matter of black and white; there are many shades of gray. (MORLBKWT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	149	38.0
2) Agree	208	53.1
3) Disagree	26	6.6
4) Disagree strongly	9	2.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

275) Please consider the following statements and indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. -- immoral actions by one person can corrupt society in general. (MORLCORR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	69	17.6
2) Agree	173	44.2
3) Disagree	133	34.0
4) Disagree strongly	16	4.1
Missing	10
Total	391	100.0

276) Please consider the following statements and indicate whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each statement. -- morality is a personal matter and society should not force everyone to follow one standard. (MORLPERS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	82	21.2
2) Agree	173	44.7
3) Disagree	103	26.6
4) Disagree strongly	25	6.5
5) Depends	4	1.0
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

277) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. Please indicate how you feel about each of the following sexual behaviors. Are they always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? -- if a man and woman have sex before marriage (PREMARSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	16	4.1
2) Almost always wrong	24	6.2
3) Wrong sometimes	117	30.0
4) Not wrong at all	233	59.7
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

278) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. Please indicate how you feel about each of the following sexual behaviors. Are they always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? -- what if they are in their early teens, say 14 to 16 years old? (TEENSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	171	43.8
2) Almost always wrong	129	33.1
3) Wrong sometimes	69	17.7
4) Not wrong at all	21	5.4
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

279) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. Please indicate how you feel about each of the following sexual behaviors. Are they always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? -- what about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner? (EXMARSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	206	52.7
2) Almost always wrong	122	31.2
3) Wrong sometimes	58	14.8
4) Not wrong at all	5	1.3
Missing	10
Total	391	100.0

280) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. Please indicate how you feel about each of the following sexual behaviors. Are they always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? -- What about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex? (HOMOSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	66	17.2
2) Almost always wrong	27	7.0
3) Wrong sometimes	79	20.6
4) Not wrong at all	211	55.1
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

281) If someone said that individuals should have the chance to enjoy complete sexual freedom without being restricted, would you tend to agree or disagree? (SEXFREDM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Tend to agree.	83	21.1
2) Tend to disagree.	140	35.5
3) Neither / it depends	171	43.4
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

282) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, it should be legal.	209	53.9
2) No, it should not be legal.	176	45.4
3) Don't know	3	0.8
Missing	13
Total	388	100.0

283) Please indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion: -- if there is a strong chance of a serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	356	91.5
2) No	31	8.0
3) Can't decide	2	0.5
Missing	12
Total	389	100.0

284) Please indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion: -- if she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	260	67.9
2) No	120	31.3
3) Can't choose	3	0.8
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

285) Please indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion: -- if the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	374	97.1
2) No	10	2.6
3) Can't choose	1	0.3
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

286) Please indicate whether or not 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 any more children? (ABPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	277	72.1
2) No	105	27.3
3) Can't choose	2	0.5
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

287) Please indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion: -- if she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	362	94.0
2) No	20	5.2
3) Can't choose	3	0.8
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

288) Please indicate whether or not 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? (ABSINGLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	251	65.7
2) No	129	33.8
3) Can't choose	2	0.5
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

289) Please indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion: -- if the woman wants it for any reason? (ABANYREA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	235	61.5
2) No	144	37.7
3) Can't choose	3	0.8
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

290) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? -- higher economic growth (IMMECON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very likely	57	14.9
2) Somewhat likely	154	40.2
3) Not too likely	141	36.8
4) Not at all likely	30	7.8
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

291) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? -- higher unemployment (IMMENEMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very likely	122	31.8
2) Somewhat likely	163	42.4
3) Not too likely	79	20.6
4) Not at all likely	19	4.9
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

292) What do you think will happen as a result of more immigrants coming to this country? Is each of these possible results very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? -- making it harder to keep the country united (IMMUNITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very likely	44	11.5
2) Somewhat likely	112	29.2
3) Not too likely	150	39.2
4) Not at all likely	76	19.8
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

293) In history classes in high school and college, do the experiences of racial and ethnic minority groups in America receive too much attention now, too little attention, or about the right amount? (MINHIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much attention	47	12.4
2) Too little attention	200	52.6
3) About the right amount	115	30.3
4) Don't know	18	4.7
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

294) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? -- life, as experienced by most people, is not what it should be. (HAPYEXPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	71	19.1
2) Agree	173	46.5
3) Disagree	112	30.1
4) Disagree strongly	16	4.3
Missing	29
Total	372	100.0

295) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? -- most people are like machines, merely reacting to external situations. (HAPYMACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	50	13.1
2) Agree	190	49.7
3) Disagree	111	29.1
4) Disagree strongly	30	7.9
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

296) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? -- happiness cannot be achieved through things external to the self. (HAPYEXTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	184	47.8
2) Agree	131	34.0
3) Disagree	54	14.0
4) Disagree strongly	16	4.2
Missing	16
Total	385	100.0

297) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? -- happiness can only be achieved through inner, spiritual transformation. (HAPYSPIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree strongly	228	59.5
2) Agree	114	29.8
3) Disagree	37	9.7
4) Disagree strongly	4	1.0
Missing	18
Total	383	100.0

298) How often do you read the newspaper, other than the World Tribune - every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (NEWSREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	149	38.0
2) A few times a week	122	31.1
3) Once a week	46	11.7
4) Less than once a week	58	14.8
5) Never	17	4.3
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

299) How often do you use the Internet - every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (INTERNET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	41	10.5
2) A few times a week	54	13.8
3) Once a week	13	3.3
4) Less than once a week	50	12.8
5) Never	234	59.7
Missing	9
Total	392	100.0

300) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	378	2.03	2.18

301) On the average day, about how many hours do you listen to the radio? (RADIOHRS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	373	1.86	2.40

302) Think about all of your really close friends - relatives, co-workers, friends from school, friends from SGI, and so forth. How many of them know each other - nearly all of them, most of them, or only a few of them? (CLSEFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearly all	39	10.2
2) Most	118	30.9
3) Only a few	206	53.9
4) None	19	5.0
Missing	19
Total	382	100.0

303) Think about all of your really close friends - relatives, co-workers, friends from school, friends from SGI, and so forth. How many of them live right in your local area? (FRNDLOCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nearly all	45	11.8
2) Most	143	37.6
3) Only a few	166	43.7
4) None	26	6.8
Missing	21
Total	380	100.0

304) Now, think about the people in your neighborhood. Are you close to many of them, a few of them, or hardly any of them? (NEIGHBOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Many	44	11.5
2) A few	199	51.8
3) Hardly any	107	27.9
4) None	34	8.9
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

305) Please indicate your sex: (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	124	32.1
2) Female	262	67.9
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

306) In what year were you born (All responses are in the 20th century, e.g. 62 is 1962.) (YEARBORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	377	50.75	12.25

307) What is your occupation or profession? (See GSS Occupational code.) (OCCUPATN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	331	260.47	179.84

308) GSS occupational prestige code (PRESTIGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	333	48.92	14.33

309) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- employed full-time (STATFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	186	48.1
1) Marked	201	51.9
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

310) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- self-employed (STATSELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	304	78.6
1) Marked	83	21.4
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

311) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- employed part-time (STATPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	340	87.9
1) Marked	47	12.1
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

312) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- housewife not otherwise employed (STATWIFE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	355	91.7
1) Marked	32	8.3
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

313) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- retired/pensioned (STATRETR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	342	88.4
1) Marked	45	11.6
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

314) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). -- student, in full-time education (STATSTUD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	370	95.6
1) Marked	17	4.4
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

315) Please indicate your current employment status (mark all that apply). --unemployed (STATUNEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not marked	364	94.1
1) Marked	23	5.9
Missing	14
Total	387	100.0

316) What is your approximate yearly income? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	51	14.1
2) 10,000 - $20,000	66	18.3
3) $20,000 - $30,000	89	24.7
4) $30,000 - $40,000	64	17.7
5) $40,000 - $50,000	38	10.5
6) $50,000 - $60,000	19	5.3
7) $60,000 - $70,000	15	4.2
8) $70,000 or more	19	5.3
Missing	40
Total	361	100.0

317) What is your race/ethnic background? (If mixed race, please mark "other" and describe.) [Specified information not available] (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	160	41.7
2) Black	56	14.6
3) Asian/Pacific Islander	90	23.4
4) Latino/Hispanic	22	5.7
5) Other (please specify)	56	14.6
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

318) From what country or countries did your ancestors come? (ETHNIC)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	282	128.12	30.98

319) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO NAMED TWO OR MORE COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF THE WORLD FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS CAME. Which one of these do you feel closest to? -- first ethnicity mentioned (ETHNIC1)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	231	118.85	18.50

320) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO NAMED TWO OR MORE COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF THE WORLD FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS CAME. Which one of these do you feel closest to? -- second ethnicity mentioned (ETHNIC2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	155	122.40	22.67

321) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO NAMED TWO OR MORE COUNTRIES OR PARTS OF THE WORLD FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS CAME. Which one of these do you feel closest to? -- third ethnicity mentioned (ETHNIC3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	73	121.47	21.11

322) Procedure used for coding ETHNIC (ETHNUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Names one country	132	34.4
2) Names two or more countries, chooses one	148	38.5
3) Names two or more countries, can't choose	86	22.4
4) Doesn't name any country	18	4.7
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

323) Do you feel closer to other people from the same national background as yourself? (CLSENATL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	153	40.9
2) No	220	58.8
3) Don't know/depends	1	0.3
Missing	27
Total	374	100.0

324) Are you currently: [Specified information not available] (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	163	41.4
2) Living with a partner	31	7.9
3) Divorced	61	15.5
4) Separated	12	3.0
5) Widowed	20	5.1
6) Single	100	25.4
7) Other (please specify)	7	1.8
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

325) Have you ever been divorced? (DIVORCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	149	38.2
2) No	241	61.8
Missing	11
Total	390	100.0

326) In what state do you currently reside? (RESIDEST)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	394	32.77	17.85

327) In what state or country were you born? (BORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	395	61.80	53.29

328) How would you characterize the place where you live? (AREASIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A rural area	18	4.6
2) A small town	65	16.6
3) A medium-sized city	94	24.0
4) A large city	118	30.2
5) A suburb of a major city/metropolitan area	96	24.6
Missing	10
Total	391	100.0

329) At what age did you complete full-time education? (AGEEDUC)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	365	26.89	16.89

330) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (DEGREE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Grammar school (elementary and junior high)	14	3.6
2) High school	42	10.7
3) Some college	101	25.7
4) Trade school, or junior college	77	19.6
5) Bachelor's degree	92	23.4
6) Graduate or professional degree	67	17.0
Missing	8
Total	393	100.0

331) We would like to conduct a few personal follow-up interviews with respondents to this questionnaire. If you would be willing to participate in a phone conversation, please write your name, phone number, and the days and times you are most likely to be available. (CANCALL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No, information not provided	147	36.8
1) Yes, information provided	252	63.2
Missing	2
Total	399	100.0

332) Joint territory (TERITORY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Atlanta	16	4.0
2) Boston	15	3.7
3) Chicago	35	8.7
4) Hawaii	19	4.7
5) Los Angeles	63	15.7
6) Miami	11	2.7
7) Midwest	10	2.5
8) New York	49	12.2
9) Philadelphia	15	3.7
10) Rocky Mountain	27	6.7
11) San Diego	7	1.7
12) San Francisco	52	13.0
13) Seattle	31	7.7
14) Texas	19	4.7
15) Washington DC	32	8.0
Total	401	100.0

333) The week the survey was returned: (RETURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Week 1-4	220	54.9
2) Week 5-10	115	28.7
3) Week 11-17	66	16.5
Total	401	100.0

334) Age of respondent (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	377	46.25	12.25

335) Birth cohort (AGE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baby buster	59	15.6
2) Baby boomer	214	56.8
3) Pre-baby boomer	104	27.6
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

336) What is your employment status? (EMPSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Don't know	15	3.7
1) Full-time	270	67.3
2) Part-time	32	8.0
3) Student	12	3.0
4) Housewife	26	6.5
5) Retired	31	7.7
6) Unemployed	15	3.7
Total	401	100.0

337) Age of respondent (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 25	8	2.1
2) 25-39	110	29.2
3) 40-49	131	34.7
4) 50-64	92	24.4
5) 65 +	36	9.5
Missing	24
Total	377	100.0

338) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school or less	56	14.2
2) Some college	101	25.7
3) Trade school, or junior college	77	19.6
4) Bachelor's degree	92	23.4
5) Graduate or professional degree	67	17.0
Missing	8
Total	393	100.0

339) Are you currently: [Specified information not available] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	163	41.4
2) Living with a partner	31	7.9
3) Divorced/Separated	73	18.5
4) Widowed	20	5.1
5) Single	100	25.4
6) Other (please specify)	7	1.8
Missing	7
Total	394	100.0

340) What is your race/ethnic background? (If mixed race, please mark "other" and describe.) [Specified information not available] (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	160	41.7
2) Black	56	14.6
3) Asian/Pacific Islander	90	23.4
4) Latino/Hispanic	22	5.7
5) Other (please specify)	56	14.6
Missing	17
Total	384	100.0

341) Please indicate your sex: (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	124	32.1
2) Female	262	67.9
Missing	15
Total	386	100.0

342) What is your approximate yearly income? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) < $20,000	117	32.4
2) $20,000 - $30,000	89	24.7
3) $30,000 - $40,000	64	17.7
4) $40,000 - $50,000	38	10.5
5) $50,000 - $60,000	19	5.3
6) $60,000+	34	9.4
Missing	40
Total	361	100.0