July 2003 Values Update Survey - Analysis
AGREE1CC (Weighted by WEIGHT)
[ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 '1']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : The criminal justice system should try to rehabilitate criminals, not just punish them
| Percent | Cumulative Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Completely agree | 28.7% | 28.7% | ||
| 2) Mostly agree | 43.4% | 72.0% | ||
| 3) Mostly disagree | 13.6% | 85.6% | ||
| 4) Completely disagree | 10.9% | 96.5% | ||
| 9) Don't know/Refused | 3.5% | 100.0% | ||
| Missing | 1244 | |||
| Total Unweighted N = 1284 |
Age (I-AGE)
| 18 to 24 | 25 to 34 | 35 to 44 | 45 to 54 | 55 to 64 | 65 or older | Missing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely agree | 36.1% | 33.6% | 29.6% | 25.6% | 25.9% | 23.8% | 0 | 29.0% |
| Mostly agree | 35.0% | 42.2% | 46.1% | 47.6% | 41.8% | 43.7% | 6 | 43.4% |
| Mostly disagree | 14.2% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 18.8% | 12.3% | 3 | 13.5% |
| Completely disagree | 11.6% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 11.2% | 16.1% | 5 | 10.6% |
| Don't know/Refused | 3.1% | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1 | 3.5% |
| Missing | 148 | 226 | 243 | 246 | 173 | 197 | 1259 | 11 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Education (I-EDUC)
| Less than high school | High school graduate | Technical school or two-year degree | College graduate | Graduate work or degree | Missing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely agree | 37.4% | 20.5% | 30.4% | 29.6% | 37.1% | 1 | 28.7% |
| Mostly agree | 34.9% | 45.5% | 41.8% | 49.8% | 42.5% | 0 | 43.4% |
| Mostly disagree | 9.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 12.7% | 9.7% | 0 | 13.6% |
| Completely disagree | 13.9% | 12.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 0 | 10.9% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1 | 3.5% |
| Missing | 123 | 381 | 367 | 211 | 161 | 1246 | 1 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Marital status (I-MARITAL)
| Married | Divorced or separated | Widowed | Never been married | Missing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely agree | 22.9% | 37.0% | 24.2% | 37.4% | 1 | 28.7% |
| Mostly agree | 47.4% | 38.5% | 32.7% | 41.7% | 3 | 43.4% |
| Mostly disagree | 15.5% | 11.6% | 17.5% | 9.5% | 0 | 13.6% |
| Completely disagree | 11.6% | 7.9% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 1 | 10.8% |
| Don't know/Refused | 2.6% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2 | 3.4% |
| Missing | 619 | 209 | 115 | 298 | 1251 | 3 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Race (I-RACE)
| White/White Hispanic | Black/Black Hispanic | Other or mixed race | Missing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely agree | 26.7% | 39.1% | 32.2% | 9 | 28.6% |
| Mostly agree | 44.1% | 39.2% | 47.5% | 5 | 43.7% |
| Mostly disagree | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 2 | 13.5% |
| Completely disagree | 11.6% | 6.9% | 7.1% | 3 | 10.7% |
| Don't know/Refused | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3 | 3.4% |
| Missing | 876 | 258 | 92 | 1266 | 18 |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Gender (I-GENDER)
| Male | Female | Missing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely agree | 30.0% | 27.5% | 0 | 28.7% |
| Mostly agree | 43.6% | 43.2% | 0 | 43.4% |
| Mostly disagree | 11.6% | 15.3% | 0 | 13.6% |
| Completely disagree | 12.2% | 9.7% | 0 | 10.9% |
| Don't know/Refused | 2.6% | 4.4% | 0 | 3.5% |
| Missing | 598 | 646 | 1244 | 0 |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
