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General Social Survey, 2004 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Year of survey (YEAR)
 TOTAL%
2004) 20042812100.0
Total2812100.0
2) Respondent original ID Number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28121,406.50811.90
3) Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full time146652.1
2) Working part time32011.4
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike802.8
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work993.5
5) Retired40314.3
6) In school1154.1
7) Keeping house2669.5
8) Other622.2
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
4) If working, full or part time: How many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total178743.0216.28
5) If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8150.7728.40
6) If retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes73486.7
2) No11313.3
Missing1965
Total847100.0
7) (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed34512.8
2) Someone else235187.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.0
Missing113
Total2699100.0
8) Respondent's employer (WRKGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government50718.8
2) Private216780.3
8) Don't know160.6
9) No answer90.3
Missing113
Total2699100.0
9) Respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (OCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2812329.67262.05
10) Prestige of respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PRESTG80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281242.6417.16
11) Respondent's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2812597.01297.17
12) Are you currently -- married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married147952.6
2) Widowed2047.3
3) Divorced41514.8
4) Separated953.4
5) Never married61922.0
Total2812100.0
13) Asked only of those who are currently married or widowed: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40223.9
2) No127875.9
9) No answer30.2
Missing1129
Total1683100.0
14) Have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes472.4
2) No193897.4
9) No answer40.2
Missing823
Total1989100.0
15) Last week was your (wife/husband) working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
 TOTAL%
1) Working full time84056.8
2) Working part time1339.0
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation strike352.4
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work342.3
5) Retired19413.1
6) In school191.3
7) Keeping house17812.0
8) Other352.4
9) No answer110.7
Missing1333
Total1479100.0
16) If spouse working, full or part time: How many hours did (he/she) work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total98445.3316.69
17) If spouse with job, but not at work: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
 TOTAL%
12) 1212.2
20) 2036.5
21) 2112.2
32) 3212.2
33) 3312.2
35) 3524.3
36) 3612.2
37) 3712.2
40) 401328.3
50) 5012.2
56) 5612.2
60) 6036.5
80) 8012.2
99) No answer1634.8
Missing2766
Total46100.0
18) If spouse retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did (he/she) ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35380.8
2) No7216.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer112.5
Missing2375
Total437100.0
19) Spouse's employment status (SPWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed21115.0
2) Someone else118284.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1406
Total1406100.0
20) Respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1406338.20278.45
21) Prestige of respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total135946.6613.74
22) Respondent's spouse's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1406619.00285.04
23) Father's employment status: While you were growing up was your father self-employed or did he work for someone else? (PAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed56124.4
2) Someone else169873.9
8) Don't know150.7
9) No answer241.0
Missing514
Total2298100.0
24) Respondent's father's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2298463.81287.83
25) Prestige of father's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total220143.7213.25
26) Respondent's father's industry (see Note 1: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (PAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2298442.54333.96
27) Occupation of respondent's mother (MAOCC80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1762381.18249.51
28) Prestige of Respondent's mother's occupation (MAPRES80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total169641.9814.48
29) Was respondent's mother self-employed or did she work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
1) Self-employed20311.7
2) Someone else152687.9
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1076
Total1736100.0
30) Industry of respondent's mother (MAIND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1762665.86255.78
31) How many brothers and sisters did you have? Please count those born alive, but no longer living, as well as those alive now. Also include stepbrothers and stepsisters, and children adopted by your parents. (SIBS)
 TOTAL%
0) 01445.1
1) 155319.7
2) 255619.8
3) 347216.8
4) 434412.2
5) 51987.0
6) 61575.6
7) 71083.8
8) 8802.8
9) 9632.2
10) 10471.7
11) 11220.8
12) 12180.6
13) 13150.5
14) 14110.4
15) 1570.2
16) 1660.2
17) 1710.0
18) 1830.1
19) 1910.0
20) 2010.0
29) 2910.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer20.1
Total2812100.0
32) How many children have you ever had? Please count all that were born alive at any time (including any you had from a previous marriage). (CHILDS)
 TOTAL%
0) None76727.3
1) One47416.9
2) Two73026.0
3) Three45916.3
4) Four2217.9
5) Five792.8
6) Six391.4
7) Seven180.6
8) Over seven210.7
9) No answer40.1
Total2812100.0
33) Respondent's age (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281246.1317.04
34) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total204524.738.98
35) Respondent's education: What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that you finished and got credit for? (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling40.1
1) 1st grade10.0
2) 2nd grade70.2
3) 3rd grade30.1
4) 4th grade20.1
5) 5th grade40.1
6) 6th grade170.6
7) 7th grade170.6
8) 8th grade541.9
9) 9th grade592.1
10) 10th grade722.6
11) 11th grade1565.5
12) 12th grade73426.1
13) 1 year of college2659.4
14) 2 years of college40314.3
15) 3 years of college1746.2
16) 4 years of college45016.0
17) 5 years of college1063.8
18) 6 years of college1384.9
19) 7 years of college511.8
20) 8 years of college933.3
99) No answer20.1
Total2812100.0
36) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your father (or substitute father) finished and got credit for? (PAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling331.2
1) 1st grade30.1
2) 2nd grade50.2
3) 3rd grade361.3
4) 4th grade271.0
5) 5th grade291.0
6) 6th grade843.0
7) 7th grade481.7
8) 8th grade2047.3
9) 9th grade792.8
10) 10th grade812.9
11) 11th grade652.3
12) 12th grade69224.6
13) 1 year of college722.6
14) 2 years of college1655.9
15) 3 years of college250.9
16) 4 years of college2569.1
17) 5 years of college291.0
18) 6 years of college692.5
19) 7 years of college281.0
20) 8 years of college602.1
97) Not applicable51418.3
98) Don't know1826.5
99) No answer260.9
Total2812100.0
37) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your mother (substitute mother) finished and got credit for? (MAEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling391.4
1) 1st grade10.0
2) 2nd grade130.5
3) 3rd grade250.9
4) 4th grade140.5
5) 5th grade230.8
6) 6th grade702.5
7) 7th grade401.4
8) 8th grade1796.4
9) 9th grade863.1
10) 10th grade1164.1
11) 11th grade1154.1
12) 12th grade94533.6
13) 1 year of college822.9
14) 2 years of college2368.4
15) 3 years of college552.0
16) 4 years of college28210.0
17) 5 years of college140.5
18) 6 years of college481.7
19) 7 years of college120.4
20) 8 years of college341.2
97) Not applicable1665.9
98) Don't know1816.4
99) No answer361.3
Total2812100.0
38) What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your (husband/wife) finished and got credit for? (SPEDUC)
 TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling30.1
2) 2nd grade20.1
4) 4th grade20.1
5) 5th grade40.1
6) 6th grade50.2
7) 7th grade50.2
8) 8th grade240.9
9) 9th grade200.7
10) 10th grade361.3
11) 11th grade592.1
12) 12th grade48117.1
13) 1 year of college1124.0
14) 2 years of college1716.1
15) 3 years of college511.8
16) 4 years of college2789.9
17) 5 years of college401.4
18) 6 years of college853.0
19) 7 years of college240.9
20) 8 years of college562.0
97) Not applicable133347.4
98) Don't know150.5
99) No answer60.2
Total2812100.0
39) Highest educational degree earned by respondent (DEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school36412.9
1) High school143551.0
2) Associate/Junior college2248.0
3) Bachelor's50718.0
4) Graduate28110.0
8) Don't know10.0
Total2812100.0
40) Highest educational degree of respondent's father (PADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school76527.2
1) High school89831.9
2) Associate/Junior college702.5
3) Bachelor's2599.2
4) Graduate1796.4
7) Not applicable51418.3
8) Don't know1264.5
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
41) Highest educational degree of respondent's mother (MADEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school79128.1
1) High school121443.2
2) Associate/Junior college1384.9
3) Bachelor's2709.6
4) Graduate1124.0
7) Not applicable1665.9
8) Don't know1204.3
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
42) Highest educational degree of respondent's spouse (SPDEG)
 TOTAL%
0) Less than high school1565.5
1) High school73326.1
2) Associate/Junior college1154.1
3) Bachelor's29210.4
4) Graduate1736.2
7) Not applicable133347.4
8) Don't know50.2
9) No answer50.2
Total2812100.0
43) Respondent's sex (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male128045.5
2) Female153254.5
Total2812100.0
44) Respondent's race (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White223479.4
2) Black37713.4
3) Other2017.1
Total2812100.0
45) Which of the categories on this card comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old? (Open country, farm, small city or town, medium size city, suburb near large city, large city) (RES16)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country but not on a farm31811.3
2) On a farm2749.7
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)99935.5
4) In a medium-size city (50,000 - 250,000)42715.2
5) In a suburb near a large city36412.9
6) In a large city (over 250,000)42915.3
8) Don't know10.0
Total2812100.0
46) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old? (REG16)
 TOTAL%
0) Foreign1946.9
1) New England1053.7
2) Middle Atlantic39814.2
3) East North Central54819.5
4) West North Central1906.8
5) South Atlantic45916.3
6) East South Central1515.4
7) West South Central29510.5
8) Mountain1605.7
9) Pacific31211.1
Total2812100.0
47) When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)? (MOBILE16)
 TOTAL%
1) Same state, same city111639.7
2) Same state, different city73926.3
3) Different state95634.0
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
48) Were you living with both your own mother and father around the time you were 16? (If no: With whom were you living around that time?) (FAMILY16)
 TOTAL%
0) Other933.3
1) Both own mother and father196770.0
2) Father and stepmother481.7
3) Mother and stepfather1485.3
4) Father only682.4
5) Mother only38813.8
6) Some other male relative (no female head)50.2
7) Some other female relative (no male head)331.2
8) Other arrangement with relatives (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)612.2
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
49) If not living with both own mother and father: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
 TOTAL%
1) One or both parents died19222.7
2) Parents divorced or separated47356.0
3) Father absent in armed forces30.4
4) One or both parents in institution40.5
5) Other16219.2
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer91.1
Missing1967
Total845100.0
50) Did (respondent's mother) work for as long as a year, while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes173565.6
2) No87533.1
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer271.0
Missing166
Total2646100.0
51) Thinking about the time when you were 16 years old, compared with American families in general then, would you say your family income was -- far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (INCOM16)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average2379.5
2) Below average63725.5
3) Average115146.0
4) Above average37715.1
5) Far above average582.3
8) Don't know351.4
9) No answer50.2
Missing312
Total2500100.0
52) Were you born in this country? (BORNUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes253990.3
2) No2729.7
9) No answer10.0
Total2812100.0
53) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) Both born in US229581.6
1) Mother yes, father no802.8
2) Mother no, father yes612.2
3) Mother no, father don't know20.1
4) Mother no, father don't know30.1
6) Mother don't know, father no10.0
7) Mother don't know, father don't know10.0
8) Neither born in US35912.8
9) No answer100.4
Total2812100.0
54) Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? IF NO: How many were born outside the United States? (GRANBORN)
 TOTAL%
0) None165261.3
1) One1696.3
2) Two27410.2
3) Three552.0
4) Four52519.5
8) Don't know190.7
9) No answer20.1
Missing116
Total2696100.0
55) Number of household members (HOMPOP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28122.451.35
56) Number of members under 6 (BABIES)
 TOTAL%
0) None243986.7
1) One2418.6
2) Two963.4
3) Three150.5
4) Four10.0
9) No answer200.7
Total2812100.0
57) Number of members 6 to 12 years (PRETEEN)
 TOTAL%
0) None235883.9
1) One28210.0
2) Two1264.5
3) Three210.7
4) Four60.2
9) No answer190.7
Total2812100.0
58) Number of members 13 to 17 years old (TEENS)
 TOTAL%
0) None242786.3
1) One2569.1
2) Two1023.6
3) Three80.3
4) Four20.1
7) Seven10.0
9) No answer160.6
Total2812100.0
59) Number of members over 17 years old (ADULTS)
 TOTAL%
1) One87531.1
2) Two154855.0
3) Three2789.9
4) Four863.1
5) Five130.5
6) Six30.1
7) Seven20.1
8) Eight or more10.0
9) No answer60.2
Total2812100.0
60) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
 TOTAL%
0) None174489.4
1) One1668.5
2) Two221.1
3) Three90.5
4) Four30.2
5) Five40.2
6) Six10.1
7) Seven10.1
8) Eight or more10.1
Missing861
Total1951100.0
61) Just thinking about your family now -- those people in the household who are related to you . . . How many persons in the family, including yourself earned any money last year from any job or employment? (EARNRS)
 TOTAL%
0) None39414.0
1) One113140.2
2) Two99635.4
3) Three1796.4
4) Four782.8
5) Five130.5
6) Six40.1
7) Seven30.1
8) Eight or more70.2
9) No answer70.2
Total2812100.0
62) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000461.6
2) $1,000 to 2,999301.1
3) $3,000 to 3,999210.7
4) $4,000 to 4,999190.7
5) $5,000 to 5,999250.9
6) $6,000 to 6,999381.4
7) $7,000 to 7,999240.9
8) $8,000 to 9,999361.3
9) $10,000 to 14,9991605.7
10) $15,000 to 19,9991535.4
11) $20,000 to 24,9991665.9
12) $25,000 or over176462.7
13) Refused2107.5
98) Don't know1204.3
Total2812100.0
63) In which of these groups did your earnings from (stated occupation) for last year fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000382.0
2) $1,000 to 2,999482.5
3) $3,000 to 3,999271.4
4) $4,000 to 4,999361.9
5) $5,000 to 5,999221.2
6) $6,000 to 6,999281.5
7) $7,000 to 7,999221.2
8) $8,000 to 9,999351.9
9) $10,000 to 14,9991437.6
10) $15,000 to 19,9991457.7
11) $20,000 to 24,9991799.5
12) $25,000 or over96551.1
13) Refused1136.0
98) Don't know482.5
99) No answer402.1
Missing923
Total1889100.0
64) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? Family income on the 1998 survey (INCOME98)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281220.4917.28
65) Respondent's income on the 1998, 2000 surveys. (RINCOM98)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total188918.9018.53
66) In [1993/95] how many weeks did you work either full-time or part-time not counting work around the house--include paid vacations and sick leave? (WEEKSWRK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281234.7222.93
67) When you worked in [1993/94], was it usually full or part time? (PARTFULL)
 TOTAL%
1) Full-time163378.0
2) Part-time45721.8
9) No answer40.2
Missing718
Total2094100.0
68) Region of interview (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) New England863.1
2) Middle Atlantic36312.9
3) East North Central49417.6
4) West North Central2037.2
5) South Atlantic61121.7
6) East South Central1615.7
7) West South Central31211.1
8) Mountain2037.2
9) Pacific37913.5
Total2812100.0
69) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
0) Strong Democrat45516.2
1) Not very strong Democrat50417.9
2) Independent, close to Democrat28110.0
3) Independent (neither, no response)47116.7
4) Independent, close to Republican2398.5
5) Not very strong Republican42515.1
6) Strong Republican39614.1
7) Other party, refused to say291.0
9) No answer120.4
Total2812100.0
70) In 2000, you remember that Gore ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE00)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted176062.6
2) Did not vote81428.9
3) Ineligible2117.5
4) Refused to answer40.1
8) Don't know, can't remember230.8
Total2812100.0
71) If voted in 2000 election: Did you vote for Gore or Bush? (PRES00)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore73841.8
2) Bush92252.3
3) Nader281.6
4) Other (specify)20.1
6) Didn't vote40.2
8) Don't know211.2
9) No answer492.8
Missing1048
Total1764100.0
72) If did not vote or ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF00WHO)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore40437.6
2) Bush41939.0
3) Nader323.0
4) Other989.1
8) Don't know, can't remember656.0
9) No answer575.3
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
73) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (POLVIEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal463.4
2) Liberal1209.0
3) Slightly liberal15311.4
4) Moderate, middle of the road49737.1
5) Slightly conservative21416.0
6) Conservative22316.6
7) Extremely conservative564.2
8) Don't know261.9
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
74) Spending on the space exploration program (NATSPAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little18613.3
2) About right59842.7
3) Too much54138.6
8) Don't know755.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
75) Spending on improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little86261.5
2) About right40528.9
3) Too much956.8
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
76) Spending on improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little108177.2
2) About right23817.0
3) Too much634.5
8) Don't know191.4
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
77) Spending on solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little55639.7
2) About right52237.3
3) Too much17312.3
8) Don't know14910.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
78) Spending on halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little79656.8
2) About right49035.0
3) Too much725.1
8) Don't know412.9
9) No answer20.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
79) Spending on dealing with drug addiction (NATDRUG)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little75754.0
2) About right45632.5
3) Too much1309.3
8) Don't know553.9
9) No answer30.2
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
80) Spending on improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little100171.4
2) About right31022.1
3) Too much725.1
8) Don't know171.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
81) Spending on improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little44131.5
2) About right63645.4
3) Too much19914.2
8) Don't know1158.2
9) No answer100.7
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
82) Spending on the military, armaments and defense (NATARMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little46433.1
2) About right54038.5
3) Too much36325.9
8) Don't know342.4
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
83) Spending on foreign aid (NATAID)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little1329.4
2) About right34424.6
3) Too much87262.2
8) Don't know513.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
84) Spending on welfare (NATFARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little33123.6
2) About right47533.9
3) Too much55439.5
8) Don't know402.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
85) Spending on highways and bridges (NATROAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little84430.0
2) About right153254.5
3) Too much36012.8
8) Don't know742.6
9) No answer20.1
Total2812100.0
86) Spending on Social Security (NATSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little177263.0
2) About right77827.7
3) Too much1525.4
8) Don't know1033.7
9) No answer70.2
Total2812100.0
87) Spending on mass transportation (NATMASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little98935.2
2) About right137248.8
3) Too much2769.8
8) Don't know1726.1
9) No answer30.1
Total2812100.0
88) Spending on parks and recreation (NATPARK)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little87931.3
2) About right168559.9
3) Too much1916.8
8) Don't know541.9
9) No answer30.1
Total2812100.0
89) Spending on assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little151854.0
2) About right93333.2
3) Too much1806.4
8) Don't know1796.4
9) No answer20.1
Total2812100.0
90) Spending on supporting scientific research (NATSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little53538.2
2) About right62644.7
3) Too much16411.7
8) Don't know725.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1411
Total1401100.0
91) Spending on space exploration (NATSPACY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little18413.0
2) About right59742.3
3) Too much55839.5
8) Don't know715.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
92) Spending on the environment (NATENVIY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little88562.7
2) About right37926.9
3) Too much1017.2
8) Don't know443.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
93) Spending on health (NATHEALY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little109377.5
2) About right20014.2
3) Too much956.7
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
94) Spending on assistance to big cities (NATACITY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little24217.2
2) About right58041.1
3) Too much40228.5
8) Don't know18313.0
9) No answer40.3
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
95) Spending on law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little73852.3
2) About right50635.9
3) Too much1339.4
8) Don't know332.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
96) Spending on drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little68548.5
2) About right47733.8
3) Too much15410.9
8) Don't know926.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
97) Spending on education (NATEDUCY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little108977.2
2) About right23916.9
3) Too much725.1
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
98) Spending on assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little36325.7
2) About right61543.6
3) Too much25017.7
8) Don't know16511.7
9) No answer181.3
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
99) Spending on national defense (NATARMSY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little44531.5
2) About right53838.1
3) Too much38827.5
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer30.2
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
100) Spending on assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little1138.0
2) About right30221.4
3) Too much94767.1
8) Don't know463.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
101) Spending on assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
 TOTAL%
1) Too little96868.6
2) About right32423.0
3) Too much976.9
8) Don't know191.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing1401
Total1411100.0
102) Respondents asked to place themselves on a scale: From 1) Government should do something to reduce income differences between rich and poor; to 7) Government should not concern itself with income differences. (EQWLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Government should 117119.5
2) 2809.1
3) 315217.4
4) 416819.2
5) 510712.2
6) 6647.3
7) Government should not 712314.0
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
103) Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low? (TAX)
 TOTAL%
1) Too high53259.2
2) About right33437.2
3) Too low131.4
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
104) Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak68976.7
2) Not allowed20022.3
8) Don't know70.8
9) No applicable20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
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105) Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLATH)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach56863.3
5) Not allowed30534.0
8) Don't know242.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
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106) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor22324.8
2) Not favor66073.5
8) Don't know141.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
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107) Consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak55762.0
2) Not allowed33036.7
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
108) Should a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLRAC)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach42046.8
5) Not allowed45851.0
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
109) If some people in your community suggested that a book, written by a racist, which said Blacks are inferior should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor29132.4
2) Not favor59466.1
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1914
Total898100.0
110) Suppose an admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak62369.4
2) Not allowed25728.6
8) Don't know151.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
111) Suppose an admitted Communist is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, fired29833.2
5) Not fired56863.3
8) Don't know303.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
112) Suppose an admitted Communist wrote a book which is in your public library. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBCOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor25128.0
2) Not favor63070.2
8) Don't know141.6
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
113) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak60066.8
2) Not allowed28732.0
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
114) Should a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMIL)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach47753.1
5) Not allowed39844.3
8) Don't know202.2
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
115) Suppose a person wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book be removed from the public library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor26529.5
2) Not favor61568.5
8) Don't know151.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
116) Consider a man who admits that he is a homosexual. Suppose this admitted homosexual wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak75083.5
2) Not allowed14015.6
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
117) Should an admitted homosexual be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
 TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach71079.1
5) Not allowed17619.6
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
118) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by a homosexual in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor23426.1
2) Not favor65372.7
8) Don't know80.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
119) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor85563.8
2) Oppose40230.0
8) Don't know685.1
9) No answer151.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
120) Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun? (GUNLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor70979.0
2) Oppose18220.3
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
121) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Too harshly1209.0
2) Not harshly enough86164.3
3) About right26619.9
8) Don't know906.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
122) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Should29233.3
2) Should not51058.2
8) Don't know738.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
123) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46050.8
2) No36840.6
8) Don't know788.6
Missing1906
Total906100.0
124) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant148352.7
2) Catholic65623.3
3) Jewish552.0
4) None40314.3
5) Other371.3
6) Buddhism130.5
7) Hinduism130.5
8) Other Eastern130.5
9) Islam160.6
10) Orthodox-Christian130.5
11) Christian712.5
12) Native American10.0
13) Inter-Nondenominational260.9
99) No answer120.4
Total2812100.0
125) If protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total159740.8123.00
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126) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 20: Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281213.8585.90
127) If Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox57.5
2) Conservative1116.4
3) Reform2841.8
4) None1014.9
9) No answer1319.4
Missing2745
Total67100.0
128) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamental79628.3
2) Moderate110839.4
3) Liberal78928.1
9) No answer1194.2
Total2812100.0
129) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
0) Never47116.7
1) Less than once a year1987.0
2) About once or twice a year39614.1
3) Several times a year37113.2
4) About once a month1916.8
5) 2-3 times a month2559.1
6) Nearly every week1696.0
7) Every week50818.1
8) Several times a week2428.6
9) Don't know, No answer110.4
Total2812100.0
130) Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference). (RELITEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong107338.2
2) Not very strong102636.5
3) Somewhat strong2669.5
4) No religion40314.3
8) Don't know80.3
9) No answer361.3
Total2812100.0
131) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes95872.3
2) No21316.1
8) Undecided15411.6
Missing1487
Total1325100.0
132) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Several times a day41631.0
2) Once a day36927.5
3) Several times a week18914.1
4) Once a week775.7
5) Less than once a week14410.7
6) Never13710.2
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
133) Asked only OF Catholics: Under certain conditions the Pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals. (POPESPKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Certainly true8225.6
2) Probably true8827.5
3) I am uncertain whether this is true or false11134.7
4) Probably false226.9
5) Certainly false123.8
8) No answer51.6
Missing2492
Total320100.0
134) What is your (spouse's) religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (SPREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant35652.2
2) Catholic17425.5
3) Jewish111.6
4) None9113.3
5) Other10.1
6) Buddhism30.4
7) Hinduism30.4
8) Don't know50.7
9) No answer50.7
11) Christian243.5
12) Native American10.1
13) Inter Denominational40.6
99) No answer40.6
Missing2130
Total682100.0
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135) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant156855.8
2) Catholic82929.5
3) Jewish602.1
4) None2268.0
5) Other80.3
6) Buddhism170.6
7) Hinduism90.3
8) Other Eastern20.1
9) Islam190.7
10) Orthodox-Christian150.5
11) Christian401.4
12) Native American10.0
13) Non-Denominational70.2
98) Don't know50.2
99) No answer60.2
Total2812100.0
136) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total162336.1821.54
137) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 20: Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281212.7781.63
138) If Jewish: Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
 TOTAL%
1) Orthodox1417.7
2) Conservative1417.7
3) Reform1924.1
4) None1215.2
9) No answer2025.3
Missing2733
Total79100.0
139) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in (FUND16)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist84830.2
2) Moderate118642.2
3) Liberal69324.6
9) No answer853.0
Total2812100.0
140) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (SPDEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total38741.2823.67
141) Spouse: Other Protestant denominations (see Note 20: Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (SPOTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28124.0950.84
142) Does (s/he) consider (her/himself) Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (SPJEW)
 TOTAL%
2) Conservative315.0
3) Reform630.0
4) None210.0
9) No answer945.0
Missing2792
Total20100.0
143) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion of spouse (SPFUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalism19428.4
2) Moderate28241.3
3) Liberal17425.5
9) No answer324.7
Missing2130
Total682100.0
144) Spouse: Other Protestant denomination (see Note 20: Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (SPOTH16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28120.000.00
145) The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling? (PRAYER)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve31935.2
2) Disapprove55861.6
8) No opinion283.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
146) Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men. (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Actual45033.6
2) Inspired62746.8
3) Ancient Book21916.3
4) Other231.7
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
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147) Temperature toward Protestants 0=Cold;100=Hot I'd like to get your feelings toward groups that are in the news these days. I will use something we call the feeling thermometer, and here is how it works. I'll read the name of a groups and I'd like you to rate that group using the feeling thermometer. Ratings between 50 degrees and 100 degrees mean that you feel favorable and warm toward the group. Ratings between 0 degrees and 50 degrees mean that you don't feel favorable toward the group and that you don't care too much for that group. How would you rate Protestants? (998 = Don't know/999=No answer) (PROTTEMP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total873132.97242.35
148) Temperature toward Catholics 0=Cold;100=Hot I'd like to get your feelings toward groups that are in the news these days. I will use something we call the feeling thermometer, and here is how it works. I'll read the name of a groups and I'd like you to rate that group using the feeling thermometer. Ratings between 50 degrees and 100 degrees mean that you feel favorable and warm toward the group. Ratings between 0 degrees and 50 degrees mean that you don't feel favorable toward the group and that you don't care too much for that group. How would you rate Catholics? (998 = Don't know/999=No answer) (CATHTEMP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total873115.68216.55
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149) Temperature toward Jews 0=Cold;100=Hot I'd like to get your feelings toward groups that are in the news these days. I will use something we call the feeling thermometer, and here is how it works. I'll read the name of a groups and I'd like you to rate that group using the feeling thermometer. Ratings between 50 degrees and 100 degrees mean that you feel favorable and warm toward the group. Ratings between 0 degrees and 50 degrees mean that you don't feel favorable toward the group and that you don't care too much for that group. How would you rate Jews? (998 = Don't know/999=No answer) (JEWTEMP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total873131.78248.69
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150) Temperature toward Muslims 0=Cold;100=Hot: I'd like to get your feelings toward groups that are in the news these days. I will use something we call the feeling thermometer, and here is how it works. I'll read the name of a groups and I'd like you to rate that group using the feeling thermometer. Ratings between 50 degrees and 100 degrees mean that you feel favorable and warm toward the group. Ratings between 0 degrees and 50 degrees mean that you don't feel favorable toward the group and that you don't care too much for that group. How would you rate Muslims? (998 = Don't know/999=No answer) (MSLMTEMP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total873134.90275.22
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151) Select from: A. One law says that a homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans); or B. The 2nd law says that a homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color. (RACOPEN)
 TOTAL%
1) One law says that a homeowner can decide for himself whom to sell his house to, even if he prefers not to sell to (Negroes/Blacks/African-American)28932.2
2) The second law says that a homeowner cannot refuse to sell to someone because of their race or color59265.9
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer40.4
Missing1914
Total898100.0
152) Before 1978 asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes85363.7
2) No43132.2
8) Don't know554.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
153) Do you favor or oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favors869.5
2) Not strongly favors606.6
3) Not strongly opposes24426.9
4) Strongly opposes47452.3
8) Don't know384.2
9) No answer40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
154) Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without special favors. (WRKWAYUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly36740.5
2) Agree somewhat25027.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree14115.6
4) Disagree somewhat909.9
5) Disagree strongly485.3
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
155) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close333.7
2) 2182.0
3) 3242.7
4) 4455.0
5) Neither one feeling nor the other40244.8
6) 6738.1
7) 711913.3
8) 8566.2
9) Very close12113.5
98) Don't know50.6
99) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
156) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close80.9
2) 240.4
3) 380.9
4) 4131.4
5) Neither one feeling nor the other30133.5
6) 6586.5
7) 713214.7
8) 812213.6
9) Very close24527.3
98) Don't know60.7
99) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
157) Taken all together, how would you say things are these days -- would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPPY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy41931.3
2) Pretty happy73855.1
3) Not too18013.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
158) If currently married: Taking things all together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPMAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy41761.1
2) Pretty happy23434.3
3) Not too253.7
9) No answer60.9
Missing2130
Total682100.0
159) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent41530.6
2) Good65048.0
3) Fair23417.3
4) Poor564.1
Missing1457
Total1355100.0
160) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Exciting45150.2
2) Routine40445.0
3) Dull374.1
8) No opinion60.7
Missing1914
Total898100.0
161) 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) Try to be helpful43850.0
2) Just look out for themselves35941.0
3) Depends768.7
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
162) 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) Would take advantage of you34739.6
2) Would try to be fair44450.7
3) Depends809.1
8) Don't know40.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
163) 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 trusted31435.8
2) Can't be too careful50757.9
3) Depends546.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
164) Confidence? Banks and financial institutions. (CONFINAN)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal24427.9
2) Only some49856.8
3) Hardly any12414.2
8) Don't know101.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
165) Confidence? Major companies. (CONBUS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal14616.7
2) Only some54562.2
3) Hardly any16719.1
8) Don't know182.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
166) Confidence? Organized religion. (CONCLERG)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal20623.5
2) Only some44250.5
3) Hardly any20823.7
8) Don't know171.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
167) Confidence? Education. (CONEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal24027.4
2) Only some50757.9
3) Hardly any12714.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
168) Confidence? Executive branch of the federal government. (CONFED)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal17920.4
2) Only some41247.0
3) Hardly any27130.9
8) Don't know121.4
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
169) Confidence? Organized labor. (CONLABOR)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal10311.8
2) Only some47854.6
3) Hardly any24928.4
8) Don't know445.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
170) Confidence? Press. (CONPRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal809.1
2) Only some41547.4
3) Hardly any37843.2
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
171) Confidence? Medicine. (CONMEDIC)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal31936.4
2) Only some43549.7
3) Hardly any11913.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
172) Confidence? TV (CONTV)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal9010.3
2) Only some40346.0
3) Hardly any38043.4
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
173) Confidence? U.S. Supreme Court. (CONJUDGE)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal26630.4
2) Only some45151.5
3) Hardly any14116.1
8) Don't know182.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
174) Confidence? Scientific Community. (CONSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal35941.0
2) Only some43449.5
3) Hardly any525.9
8) Don't know303.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
175) Confidence? Congress. (CONLEGIS)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal11513.1
2) Only some49756.7
3) Hardly any25128.7
8) Don't know121.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
176) Confidence? Military. (CONARMY)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal49556.5
2) Only some30234.5
3) Hardly any748.4
8) Don't know40.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
177) Importance of learned quality for a child: A. To obey (OBEY)
 TOTAL%
1) First10712.2
2) Second12314.0
3) Third14616.7
4) Fourth36541.7
5) Fifth12714.5
9) No answer80.9
Missing1936
Total876100.0
178) Importance of learned quality for a child: B. To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
 TOTAL%
1) First70.8
2) Second141.6
3) Third293.3
4) Fourth15317.5
5) Fifth66575.9
9) No answer80.9
Missing1936
Total876100.0
179) Importance of learned quality for a child: C. To think for himself or herself (THNKSELF)
 TOTAL%
1) First42348.3
2) Second16318.6
3) Third10812.3
4) Fourth12914.7
5) Fifth455.1
9) No answer80.9
Missing1936
Total876100.0
180) Importance of learned quality for a child: D. To work hard (WORKHARD)
 TOTAL%
1) First18020.5
2) Second28732.8
3) Third29633.8
4) Fourth9510.8
5) Fifth101.1
9) No answer80.9
Missing1936
Total876100.0
181) Importance of learned quality for a child: E. To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) First15117.2
2) Second28132.1
3) Third28933.0
4) Fourth12614.4
5) Fifth212.4
9) No answer80.9
Missing1936
Total876100.0
182) How often: Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day11212.4
2) Once or twice a week24727.3
3) Several times a month16718.4
4) About once a month14816.3
5) Several times a year15917.5
6) About once a year434.7
7) Never293.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
183) How often: Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day596.5
2) Once or twice a week13815.2
3) Several times a month10912.0
4) About once a month14015.5
5) Several times a year12513.8
6) About once a year818.9
7) Never25227.8
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
184) How often: Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day313.4
2) Once or twice a week16217.9
3) Several times a month17919.8
4) About once a month21623.8
5) Several times a year17719.5
6) About once a year546.0
7) Never859.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
185) How often: Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day60.7
2) Once or twice a week657.2
3) Several times a month616.7
4) About once a month9110.0
5) Several times a year10811.9
6) About once a year14215.7
7) Never43247.7
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
186) As you know, many older people share a home with their grown children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (AGED)
 TOTAL%
1) A good idea43149.2
2) Bad idea25829.5
3) Depends18421.0
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
187) Thinking about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off -- very likely, fairly likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (JOBLOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely485.1
2) Fairly likely495.3
3) Not too likely23725.4
4) Not at all likely57361.4
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer151.6
Missing1879
Total933100.0
188) About how easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits you now have? Would you say very easy, somewhat easy, or not easy at all? (JOBFIND)
 TOTAL%
1) Very easy23024.7
2) Somewhat easy30532.7
3) Not easy at all37239.9
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer161.7
Missing1879
Total933100.0
189) On the whole, how satisfied are you with the work you do -- would you say you are very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (SATJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied70248.9
2) Moderately satisfied50735.3
3) A little satisfied1258.7
4) Very dissatisfied634.4
8) Don't know161.1
9) No answer241.7
Missing1375
Total1437100.0
190) If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would you stop working? (RICHWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Continue to work43068.8
2) Stop working18529.6
8) Don't know20.3
9) No answer81.3
Missing2187
Total625100.0
191) If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would you say you belong in: the lower class, the working class, the middle class, or the upper class? (CLASS)
 TOTAL%
1) Lower class1916.8
2) Working class121343.1
3) Middle class131146.6
4) Upper class843.0
8) Don't know100.4
9) No answer30.1
Total2812100.0
192) In our society there are groups which tend to be towards the top and those that are towards the bottom. Here we have a scale that runs from top to bottom. Where would you put yourself on this scale? (RANK)
 TOTAL%
1) Top 11159.5
2) 2665.4
3) 318014.8
4) 416513.6
5) 542434.9
6) 61099.0
7) 7564.6
8) 8352.9
9) 9151.2
10) Bottom 10110.9
98) Don't know221.8
99) No answer181.5
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
193) So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that you are pretty well satisfied with your present financial situation, more or less satisfied, or not satisfied at all? (SATFIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Pretty well satisfied41931.3
2) More or less satisfied56241.9
3) Not satisfied at all35426.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
194) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Getting better49737.1
2) Getting worse34025.4
3) Stayed the same49837.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
195) Compared with American families in general, would you say your family income is far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (FINRELA)
 TOTAL%
1) Far below average705.2
2) Below average32224.0
3) Average62246.4
4) Above average27220.3
5) Far above average372.8
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
196) Do you (does your [spouse]) have a supervisor on (your, his, her) job to whom you are (he, she, is) directly responsible? (WKSUB)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110077.7
2) No29020.5
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer221.6
Missing1397
Total1415100.0
197) If yes: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes88078.4
4) No21719.3
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer222.0
Missing1690
Total1122100.0
198) In your (spouse's) job, (do you, does he, she) supervise anyone who is directly responsible to (you, him, her)? (WKSUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53537.8
2) No85860.6
9) No answer221.6
Missing1397
Total1415100.0
199) If yes: Do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
 TOTAL%
3) Yes15628.0
4) No37667.5
8) Don't know30.5
9) No answer223.9
Missing2255
Total557100.0
200) At any time during the last ten years, have you been unemployed and looking for work for as long as a month? (UNEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28432.4
2) No59067.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
201) Do you (or your [spouse]) belong to a labor union? (Who?) (UNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent belongs1498.0
2) Yes, spouse belongs643.4
3) Yes, both belong261.4
4) No, neither belong161887.0
8) Don't know30.2
Missing952
Total1860100.0
202) Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important58264.8
2) Hard work, luck equally important23225.8
3) Luck most important798.8
8) Don't know40.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
203) Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, do you think your own standard of living now is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was? (PARSOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Much better32937.6
2) Somewhat better25128.7
3) About the same17319.7
4) Somewhat worse839.5
5) Much worse303.4
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
204) When your children are at the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than yours is now? (KIDSSOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Much better20923.9
2) Somewhat better26029.7
3) About the same18320.9
4) Somewhat worse9711.1
5) Much worse303.4
6) No children839.5
8) Don't know121.4
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
205) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree21223.4
2) Disagree62268.7
8) Not sure727.9
Missing1906
Total906100.0
206) Legal abortion: If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62469.5
2) No23225.8
8) Don't know333.7
9) No answer91.0
Missing1914
Total898100.0
207) Legal abortion: If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36040.1
2) No50255.9
8) Don't know303.3
9) No answer60.7
Missing1914
Total898100.0
208) Legal abortion: If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74282.6
2) No12113.5
8) Don't know273.0
9) No answer80.9
Missing1914
Total898100.0
209) Legal abortion: If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35239.2
2) No50656.3
8) Don't know293.2
9) No answer111.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
210) Legal abortion: If she became pregnant as a result of rape?) (ABORRAPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes65172.5
2) No20322.6
8) Don't know303.3
9) No answer141.6
Missing1914
Total898100.0
211) Legal abortion: If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes35439.4
2) No51257.0
8) Don't know202.2
9) No answer121.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
212) Legal abortion: If the women wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34638.5
2) No50756.5
8) Don't know353.9
9) No answer101.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
213) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
 TOTAL%
0) None91.0
1) One151.7
2) Two44949.6
3) Three21724.0
4) Four909.9
5) Five70.8
6) Six80.9
7) Seven or more40.4
8) As many as you want849.3
9) No answer, don't know232.5
Missing1906
Total906100.0
214) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve? (PILLOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22024.3
2) Agree27330.1
3) Disagree21123.3
4) Strongly disagree18120.0
8) Don't know212.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
215) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) For80689.0
2) Against879.6
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
216) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Easier22624.9
2) More difficult45950.7
3) Stay as is17219.0
8) Don't know475.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
217) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. If a man and woman have sex relations before marriage, do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes or not wrong at all? (PREMARSX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong23826.3
2) Almost always wrong798.7
3) Wrong only sometimes15717.3
4) Not wrong at all40945.1
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer50.6
Missing1906
Total906100.0
218) What if they are in their early teens, say 14 to 16 years old? In that case, do you think sex relations before marriage are always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (TEENSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong62569.0
2) Almost always wrong13715.1
3) Wrong only sometimes909.9
4) Not wrong at all434.7
8) Don't know111.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
219) What is your opinion about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner -- is it always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (XMARSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong71779.8
2) Almost always wrong10711.9
3) Wrong only sometimes444.9
4) Not wrong at all192.1
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
220) What about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex -- do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (HOMOSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Always wrong50055.7
2) Almost always wrong414.6
3) Wrong only sometimes606.7
4) Not wrong at all26729.7
8) Don't know242.7
9) No answer60.7
Missing1914
Total898100.0
221) Choose: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. (PORNLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age33938.7
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 1849356.3
3) There should be not laws forbidding the distribution of pornography374.2
8) Don't know40.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
222) Have you seen an X-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22425.6
2) No65174.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
223) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking? (SPANKING)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22224.5
2) Agree43347.8
3) Disagree18220.1
4) Strongly disagree606.6
8) Don't know80.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
224) When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it? (LETDIE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59665.8
2) No27530.4
8) Don't know303.3
9) No answer50.6
Missing1906
Total906100.0
225) Person has right to end own life if this person has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53559.1
2) No34037.5
8) Don't know262.9
9) No answer50.6
Missing1906
Total906100.0
226) Person has right to end own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10111.1
2) No79587.7
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
227) Person has right to end own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10912.0
2) No78686.8
8) Don't know80.9
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
228) Person has right to end own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15717.3
2) No72980.5
8) Don't know161.8
9) No answer40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
229) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes57866.0
2) No24227.6
8) Not sure525.9
9) No answer40.5
Missing1936
Total876100.0
230) Approve policeman striking citizen who: had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes667.5
2) No78389.4
8) Not sure263.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
231) Approve policeman striking citizen who: was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes879.9
2) No75686.3
8) Not sure313.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
232) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59367.7
2) No22325.5
8) Not sure586.6
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
233) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76687.4
2) No9110.4
8) Not sure171.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1936
Total876100.0
234) Is there any area right around here -- that is, within a mile -- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28331.5
2) No61268.2
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
235) Do you happen to have in your home (If house: or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31935.5
2) No55862.1
3) Refused161.8
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer30.3
Missing1914
Total898100.0
236) If yes (owngun): Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? (Each coded as separate question) (PISTOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18320.4
2) No68676.6
3) Refused161.8
9) No answer111.2
Missing1916
Total896100.0
237) Own gun?: Is it a shotgun? (SHOTGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16718.6
2) No70278.3
3) Refused161.8
9) No answer111.2
Missing1916
Total896100.0
238) Own gun?: Is it a rifle? (RIFLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17419.4
2) No69577.6
3) Refused161.8
9) No answer111.2
Missing1916
Total896100.0
239) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23469.2
2) No8324.6
3) Refused164.7
9) No answer51.5
Missing2474
Total338100.0
240) Do you (or does your husband/wife) go hunting? (HUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent does10611.8
2) Yes, spouse does384.2
3) Yes, both do242.7
4) No, neither R nor spouse hunts72981.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
241) How often do you read the newspaper -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (NEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day35839.5
2) A few times a week22224.5
3) Once a week13414.8
4) Less than once a week12113.4
5) Never717.8
Missing1906
Total906100.0
242) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
 TOTAL%
0) 0576.3
1) 122825.2
2) 223125.5
3) 313815.2
4) 411212.4
5) 5465.1
6) 6202.2
7) 791.0
8) 8262.9
9) 920.2
10) 1091.0
11) 1110.1
12) 1291.0
13) 1320.2
14) 1420.2
15) 1520.2
16) 1620.2
20) 2030.3
98) Don't know70.8
Missing1906
Total906100.0
243) Do you have a telephone? May I have your name and telephone number ... Is this phone located in your own home? (PHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) No phone number391.4
2) Refused phone number381.4
3) Is the phone located in your home? Yes241886.0
4) Is the phone located in your home? No702.5
5) Location not given40.1
6) Cell phone2087.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer341.2
Total2812100.0
244) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Friendly and interested231182.2
2) Cooperative but not particularly interested41314.7
3) Impatient and restless722.6
4) Hostile40.1
9) No answer120.4
Total2812100.0
245) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair or poor? (COMPREND)
 TOTAL%
1) Good245087.1
2) Fair31211.1
3) Poor391.4
9) No answer110.4
Total2812100.0
246) Form number (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard (Form 1)140149.8
2) Variant (Form 2)141150.2
Total2812100.0
247) Agree or disagree?: A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (FECHLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21123.3
2) Agree37941.8
3) Disagree24426.9
4) Strongly disagree637.0
8) Don't know91.0
Missing1906
Total906100.0
248) Agree or disagree?: A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree586.4
2) Agree31634.9
3) Disagree40845.0
4) Strongly disagree10811.9
8) Don't know151.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
249) Agree or disagree?: It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. (FEFAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree798.7
2) Agree25728.4
3) Disagree39443.5
4) Strongly disagree16418.1
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
250) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . A. Mainly due to discrimination? (RACDIF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30333.4
2) No56362.1
8) Don't know374.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
251) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . B. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) have less in-born ability to learn? (RACDIF2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes808.8
2) No80488.7
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
252) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . C. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (RACDIF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37341.2
2) No50055.2
8) Don't know303.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
253) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . D. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) just don't have the motivation or will power to pull themselves up out of poverty? (RACDIF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42647.0
2) No43147.6
8) Don't know424.6
9) No answer70.8
Missing1906
Total906100.0
254) In general how do you feel about your time--would you say you always feel rushed even to do things you have to do, only sometimes feel rushed, or almost never feel rushed. (RUSHED)
 TOTAL%
1) Always30430.9
2) Sometimes51352.1
3) Never16016.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer60.6
Missing1828
Total984100.0
255) If sometimes or almost never feel rushed: How often would you say you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with -- quite often, just now and then, or almost never? (BORED)
 TOTAL%
1) Quite often7511.0
2) Now and then26238.6
3) Almost never33549.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer60.9
Missing2133
Total679100.0
256) Place self on scale: 1) I strongly agree the government should improve living standards; To 5) I strongly agree that people should take care of themselves. (HELPPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Government14816.9
2) 2879.9
3) Agree with both41046.8
4) 412414.2
5) People9611.0
8) Don't know111.3
Missing1936
Total876100.0
257) Scale on how many things the government does: 1) I strongly agree that government should do more; To 2) I strongly agree that the government is doing too much. (HELPNOT)
 TOTAL%
1) Government do more13715.6
2) 2869.8
3) Agree with both38143.5
4) 412314.0
5) Government doing too much12614.4
8) Don't know222.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
258) Scale on government covering medical costs: 1) I strongly agree it is the responsibility of government to help; To 5) I strongly agree people should take care of themselves. (HELPSICK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help28032.0
2) 217520.0
3) Agree with both27431.3
4) 4667.5
5) People take care697.9
8) Don't know111.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
259) Scale on government helping blacks: 1) I strongly agree the government is obligated to help blacks; TO 5) I strongly agree that government shouldn't give special treatment. (HELPBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Government help667.5
2) 2627.1
3) Agree with both27831.7
4) 415818.0
5) No special treatment29533.7
8) Don't know121.4
9) No answer50.6
Missing1936
Total876100.0
260) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Looking back over the last six months--who are the people with whom you discussed matters important to you? How many names were mentioned? (NUMGIVEN)
 TOTAL%
0) 039727.0
1) 128119.1
2) 226317.9
3) 323215.8
4) 41288.7
5) 5966.5
6) 6+704.8
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
261) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of first and second persons (CLOSE12)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close40551.0
2) Neither close nor strangers28335.6
3) Total strangers10012.6
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
262) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of first and third persons (CLOSE13)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close22642.6
2) Neither close nor strangers23243.7
3) Total strangers6712.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer50.9
Missing2281
Total531100.0
263) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of first and fourth persons (CLOSE14)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close9531.8
2) Neither close nor strangers13745.8
3) Total strangers6220.7
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
264) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of first and fifth persons (CLOSE15)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close5733.3
2) Neither close nor strangers6538.0
3) Total strangers4425.7
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
265) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of second and third persons (CLOSE23)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close24646.3
2) Neither close nor strangers18534.8
3) Total strangers9517.9
9) No answer50.9
Missing2281
Total531100.0
266) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of second and fourth persons (CLOSE24)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close10334.4
2) Neither close nor strangers12240.8
3) Total strangers6923.1
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
267) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of second and fifth persons (CLOSE25)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close5029.2
2) Neither close nor strangers7644.4
3) Total strangers3922.8
9) No answer63.5
Missing2641
Total171100.0
268) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of third and fourth persons (CLOSE34)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close12341.1
2) Neither close nor strangers9632.1
3) Total strangers7525.1
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
269) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of third and fifth persons (CLOSE35)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close5129.8
2) Neither close nor strangers6236.3
3) Total strangers5331.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
270) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Closeness of fourth and fifth persons (CLOSE45)
 TOTAL%
1) Especially close6135.7
2) Neither close nor strangers6839.8
3) Total strangers3721.6
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
271) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Sex of first person (SEX1)
 TOTAL%
1) Male50947.3
2) Female55651.7
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
272) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Sex of second person (SEX2)
 TOTAL%
1) Male35344.5
2) Female43554.8
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
273) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Sex of third person (SEX3)
 TOTAL%
1) Male22842.9
2) Female29755.9
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
274) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Sex of fourth person (SEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) Male13745.8
2) Female15752.5
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
275) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Sex of fifth person (SEX5)
 TOTAL%
1) Male7141.5
2) Female9555.6
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
276) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Race of first person (RACE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian242.2
2) Black11410.6
3) Hispanic625.8
4) White83577.7
5) Other302.8
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
277) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Race of Second Person (RACE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian212.6
2) Black739.2
3) Hispanic435.4
4) White63980.5
5) Other121.5
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
278) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Race of third person (RACE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian112.1
2) Black458.5
3) Hispanic295.5
4) White42780.4
5) Other132.4
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
279) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Race of Fourth Person (RACE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian82.7
2) Black3010.0
3) Hispanic175.7
4) White23478.3
5) Other51.7
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
280) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Race of fifth person (RACE5)
 TOTAL%
1) Asian21.2
2) Black116.4
3) Hispanic74.1
4) White14383.6
5) Other31.8
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
281) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is spouse (SPOUSE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38335.6
2) No68263.4
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
282) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is spouse (SPOUSE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes516.4
2) No73792.8
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
283) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is spouse (SPOUSE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes336.2
2) No49192.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
284) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is spouse (SPOUSE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes93.0
2) No28595.3
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
285) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is spouse (SPOUSE5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes74.1
2) No15993.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
286) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is parent (PARENT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13112.2
2) No93486.9
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
287) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is parent (PARENT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13717.3
2) No65182.0
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
288) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is parent (PARENT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6612.4
2) No45886.3
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
289) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is parent (PARENT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes289.4
2) No26689.0
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
290) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is parent (PARENT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116.4
2) No15590.6
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
291) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is sibling (SIBLING1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes706.5
2) No99592.6
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
292) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is sibling (SIBLING2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes769.6
2) No71289.7
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
293) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is sibling (SIBLING3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5710.7
2) No46787.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
294) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is sibling (SIBLING4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3812.7
2) No25685.6
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
295) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is sibling (SIBLING5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1911.1
2) No14786.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
296) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is child (CHILD1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes555.1
2) No101094.0
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
297) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is child (CHILD2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9311.7
2) No69587.5
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
298) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is child (CHILD3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5410.2
2) No47088.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
299) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is child (CHILD4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes248.0
2) No27090.3
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
300) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is child (CHILD5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2011.7
2) No14685.4
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
301) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is other family member (OTHFAM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes545.0
2) No101194.0
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
302) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is other family member (OTHFAM2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes698.7
2) No71990.6
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
303) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is other family member (OTHFAM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes438.1
2) No48190.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
304) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is other family member (OTHFAM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3311.0
2) No26187.3
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
305) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is other family member (OTHFAM5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1911.1
2) No14786.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
306) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is co-worker (COWORK1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1059.8
2) No96089.3
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
307) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is co-worker (COWORK2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10913.7
2) No67985.5
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
308) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is co-worker (COWORK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8415.8
2) No44082.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
309) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is co-worker (COWORK4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5016.7
2) No24481.6
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
310) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is co-worker (COWORK5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2816.4
2) No13880.7
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
311) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is group member (MEMGRP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10810.0
2) No95789.0
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
312) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is group member (MEMGRP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8410.6
2) No70488.7
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
313) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is group member (MEMGRP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5710.7
2) No46787.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
314) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is group member (MEMGRP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3913.0
2) No25585.3
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
315) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is group member (MEMGRP5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1911.1
2) No14786.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
316) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is neighbor (NEIGHBR1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes474.4
2) No101894.7
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
317) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is neighbor (NEIGHBR2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes567.1
2) No73292.2
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
318) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is neighbor (NEIGHBR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes366.8
2) No48891.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
319) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is neighbor (NEIGHBR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes165.4
2) No27893.0
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
320) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is neighbor (NEIGHBR5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63.5
2) No16093.6
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
321) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is friend (FRIEND1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes56452.5
2) No50146.6
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
322) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is friend (FRIEND2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes46558.6
2) No32340.7
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
323) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is friend (FRIEND3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32561.2
2) No19937.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
324) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is friend (FRIEND4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18963.2
2) No10535.1
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
325) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is friend (FRIEND5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10561.4
2) No6135.7
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
326) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is advisor (ADVISOR1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19217.9
2) No87381.2
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
327) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is advisor (ADVISOR2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14418.1
2) No64481.1
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
328) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is advisor (ADVISOR3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9517.9
2) No42980.8
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
329) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is advisor (ADVISOR4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5919.7
2) No23578.6
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
330) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is advisor (ADVISOR5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3017.5
2) No13679.5
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
331) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. First person is other (OTHER1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes282.6
2) No103796.5
9) No answer100.9
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
332) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Second person is other (OTHER2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes101.3
2) No77898.0
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
333) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Third person is other (OTHER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes101.9
2) No51496.8
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
334) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fourth person is other (OTHER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72.3
2) No28796.0
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
335) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Fifth person is other (OTHER5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes63.5
2) No16093.6
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
336) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Thinking about how often you usually talk to (name), on the average, do you talk to (him/her) almost every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month? Talks to first person (TALKTO1)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day75370.0
2) At least once a week22520.9
3) At least once a month666.1
4) Less than once a month191.8
9) No answer121.1
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
337) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Thinking about how often you usually talk to (name), on the average, do you talk to (him/her) almost every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month? Talks to second person (TALKTO2)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day37747.5
2) At least once a week30438.3
3) At least once a month8811.1
4) Less than once a month192.4
9) No answer60.8
Missing2018
Total794100.0
338) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Thinking about how often you usually talk to (NAME), on the average, do you talk to (him/her) almost every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month? Talks to third person (TALKTO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day22041.4
2) At least once a week21139.7
3) At least once a month7514.1
4) Less than once a month193.6
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
339) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Thinking about how often you usually talk to (name), on the average, do you talk to (him/her) almost every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month? Talks to fourth person (TALKTO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day10033.4
2) At least once a week12642.1
3) At least once a month5418.1
4) Less than once a month144.7
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
340) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Thinking about how often you usually talk to (NAME), on the average, do you talk to (him/her) almost every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, or less than once a month? Talks to fifth person (TALKTO5)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day5431.6
2) At least once a week6135.7
3) At least once a month3922.8
4) Less than once a month127.0
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
341) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. This card lists general levels of education. As far as you know, what is (name)'s highest level of education? Education of first person (EDUC1)
 TOTAL%
0) 1-6 years80.7
1) 7-9 years323.0
2) 10-12 years10710.0
3) High school graduate29727.6
4) Some college16915.7
5) Associate degree716.6
6) Bachelor's degree20819.3
7) Graduate or professional15514.4
8) Don't know171.6
9) No answer111.0
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
342) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. This card lists general levels of education. As far as you know, what is (name)'s highest level of education? Education of second person (EDUC2)
 TOTAL%
0) 1-6 years40.5
1) 7-9 years172.1
2) 10-12 years415.2
3) High school graduate21326.8
4) Some college14318.0
5) Associate degree577.2
6) Bachelor's degree17722.3
7) Graduate or professional11514.5
8) Don't know192.4
9) No answer81.0
Missing2018
Total794100.0
343) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. This card lists general levels of education. As far as you know, what is (name)'s highest level of education? Education of third person (EDUC3)
 TOTAL%
0) 1-6 years30.6
1) 7-9 years81.5
2) 10-12 years366.8
3) High school graduate12223.0
4) Some college8616.2
5) Associate degree417.7
6) Bachelor's degree12523.5
7) Graduate or professional9417.7
8) Don't know101.9
9) No answer61.1
Missing2281
Total531100.0
344) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. This card lists general levels of education. As far as you know, what is (name)'s highest level of education? Education of fourth person (EDUC4)
 TOTAL%
1) 7-9 years10.3
2) 10-12 years165.4
3) High school graduate7324.4
4) Some college4715.7
5) Associate degree175.7
6) Bachelor's degree8428.1
7) Graduate or professional4916.4
8) Don't know72.3
9) No answer51.7
Missing2513
Total299100.0
345) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. This card lists general levels of education. As far as you know, what is (name)'s highest level of education? Education of fifth person (EDUC5)
 TOTAL%
1) 7-9 years31.8
2) 10-12 years63.5
3) High school graduate3520.5
4) Some college2615.2
5) Associate degree179.9
6) Bachelor's degree4727.5
7) Graduate or professional2816.4
8) Don't know42.3
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
346) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Age of first person (AGE1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total107547.5616.99
347) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Age of second person (AGE2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total79447.5117.05
348) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Age of third person (AGE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total53146.4317.23
349) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Age of fourth person (AGE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total29948.2517.78
350) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. Age of fifth person (AGE5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17146.5218.61
351) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. What is (name)'s religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion? Religion of first person (RELIG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant51047.4
2) Catholic24422.7
3) Jewish262.4
4) None12011.2
5) Other817.5
8) Don't know807.4
9) No answer141.3
Missing1737
Total1075100.0
352) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. What is (name)'s religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion? Religion of second person (RELIG2)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant36145.5
2) Catholic19023.9
3) Jewish253.1
4) None769.6
5) Other678.4
8) Don't know678.4
9) No answer81.0
Missing2018
Total794100.0
353) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. What is (name)'s religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion? Religion of third person (RELIG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant24245.6
2) Catholic12022.6
3) Jewish203.8
4) None499.2
5) Other356.6
8) Don't know5810.9
9) No answer71.3
Missing2281
Total531100.0
354) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. What is (name)'s religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion? Religion of fourth person (RELIG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant13444.8
2) Catholic6822.7
3) Jewish82.7
4) None299.7
5) Other206.7
8) Don't know3311.0
9) No answer72.3
Missing2513
Total299100.0
355) From time to time, most people discuss important matters with other people. What is (name)'s religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion or no religion? Religion of Fifth Person (RELIG5)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant7141.5
2) Catholic4224.6
3) Jewish52.9
4) None1810.5
5) Other84.7
8) Don't know2212.9
9) No answer52.9
Missing2641
Total171100.0
356) Member? Fraternal groups (MEMFRAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes996.7
2) No136592.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
357) Member? Service clubs (MEMSERV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1409.5
2) No132289.8
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
358) Member? Veterans' groups (MEMVET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes785.3
2) No138994.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
359) Member? Political clubs (MEMPOLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes634.3
2) No140495.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
360) Member? Labor unions (MEMUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1419.6
2) No132690.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
361) Member? Sports groups (MEMSPORT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24616.7
2) No122182.9
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
362) Member? Youth groups (MEMYOUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15110.3
2) No131589.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
363) Member? School service groups (MEMSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20614.0
2) No126085.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
364) Member? Hobby or garden clubs (MEMHOBBY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15910.8
2) No130888.9
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
365) Member? School fraternities or sororities (MEMGREEK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes614.1
2) No140695.5
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
366) Member? Nationality groups (MEMNAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes392.6
2) No142897.0
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
367) Member? Farm organizations (MEMFARM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes443.0
2) No142396.7
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
368) Member? Literary, art, discussion or study groups (MEMLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15410.5
2) No131289.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
369) Member? Professional or academic societies (MEMPROF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22115.0
2) No124684.6
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
370) Member? Church-affiliated groups (MEMCHURH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45530.9
2) No101268.8
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
371) Member? Any other groups (MEMOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1016.9
2) No136692.8
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
372) Any membership at all (MEMNUM)
 TOTAL%
0) 055537.7
1) 132922.4
2) 220914.2
3) 31419.6
4) 41026.9
5) 5523.5
6) 6412.8
7) 7221.5
8) 8110.7
9) 910.1
10) 1010.1
13) 1310.1
98) 9810.1
99) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
373) Would you say you have been 'born again' or have had a 'born again' experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (REBORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes43932.8
2) No88165.7
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer80.6
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
374) Where would you rate the wealth of the following groups: Whites. (WLTHWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 rich434.7
2) 2839.2
3) 324727.3
4) 444949.6
5) 5596.5
6) 6111.2
8) Don't know121.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
375) The wealth of Blacks. (WLTHBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 rich10.1
2) 291.0
3) 3596.5
4) 423525.9
5) 538342.3
6) 617118.9
7) 7 poor273.0
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
376) Do the people in the following groups tend to be hard working or do they tend to be lazy: Whites. (WORKWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 work hard475.2
2) 29710.7
3) 318620.5
4) 446050.8
5) 5738.1
6) 6151.7
7) 7 lazy121.3
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
377) The work habits of Blacks. (WORKBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 work hard313.4
2) 2434.7
3) 310211.3
4) 445249.9
5) 516117.8
6) 6697.6
7) 7 lazy242.6
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer50.6
Missing1906
Total906100.0
378) Do the people in the following groups tend to be unintelligent or do they tend to be intelligent: Whites. (INTLWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 unintelligent70.8
2) 291.0
3) 3424.6
4) 441045.3
5) 522825.2
6) 612914.2
7) 7 intelligent606.6
8) Don't know151.7
9) No answer60.7
Missing1906
Total906100.0
379) The intelligence of Blacks. (INTLBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 unintelligent101.1
2) 2232.5
3) 3839.2
4) 450455.6
5) 516518.2
6) 6606.6
7) 7 intelligent374.1
8) Don't know171.9
9) No answer70.8
Missing1906
Total906100.0
380) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Blacks? (LIVEBLKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor687.5
2) Favor17219.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose46851.7
4) Oppose14516.0
5) Strongly oppose444.9
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
381) Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? -- Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were Whites. (LIVEWHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much in favor16718.4
2) Somewhat in favor20122.2
3) Neither in favor nor oppose46050.8
4) Somewhat oppose525.7
5) Very opposed171.9
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1906
Total906100.0
382) How would you respond to a close relative marrying a black person? (MARBLK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor13114.5
2) Favor10611.7
3) Neither favor nor oppose43247.7
4) Oppose12413.7
5) Strongly oppose10811.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
383) How would you respond to a close relative marrying an Asian American person? (MARASIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor10611.7
2) Favor15517.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose48253.2
4) Oppose9910.9
5) Strongly oppose586.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1906
Total906100.0
384) How would you respond to a close relative marrying an Hispanic American person? (MARHISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor12113.4
2) Favor14015.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose48453.4
4) Oppose10011.0
5) Strongly oppose546.0
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
385) What about having a close relative marry a white person? Would you be very in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARWHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very in favor38742.7
2) Somewhat in favor11913.1
3) Neither in favor nor opposed36240.0
4) Somewhat opposed192.1
5) Very opposed131.4
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
386) If employed: Are the people who work where you work all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (RACWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) All white16327.5
2) Mostly white25943.8
3) About half and half13122.1
4) Mostly black254.2
5) All black30.5
8) Don't know61.0
9) No answer50.8
Missing2220
Total592100.0
387) What do you think the chances are these days that a white person won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified black person gets one instead? (DISCAFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely14015.6
2) Somewhat likely41446.1
3) Not very likely31034.5
8) Don't know333.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
388) Some people say that because of past discrimination, women should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of women is wrong because it discriminates against men. What about your opinion - are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of women? (FEJOBAFF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor6915.2
2) Not strongly favor408.8
3) Not strongly oppose12327.2
4) Strongly oppose20946.1
8) Don't know102.2
9) No answer20.4
Missing2359
Total453100.0
389) What do you think the chances are these days that a man won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified woman gets one instead? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely5913.0
2) Somewhat likely17037.5
3) Somewhat unlikely13830.5
4) Very unlikely7015.5
8) Don't know153.3
9) No answer10.2
Missing2359
Total453100.0
390) What do you think the chances are these days that a woman won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified man gets one instead? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely11625.6
2) Somewhat likely21848.1
3) Somewhat unlikely6514.3
4) Very unlikely367.9
8) Don't know173.8
9) No answer10.2
Missing2359
Total453100.0
391) How much does respondent agree/disagree with the following statement: Because of past discrimination, employers should make special efforts to hire and promote qualified women. (FEHIRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6514.3
2) Agree22249.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree5612.4
4) Disagree9019.9
5) Strongly disagree184.0
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer10.2
Missing2359
Total453100.0
392) The following questions deal with possible daily spiritual experiences. To what extent can you say you experience the following...I feel God's presence. (FEELGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day29622.1
2) Every day34725.9
3) Most days18613.9
4) Some days14811.0
5) Once in a while16612.4
6) Never or almost never16912.6
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer191.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
393) How often does respondent experience the following: I feel deep inner peace and harmony. (HARMONY)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day19414.5
2) Every day32524.3
3) Most days34725.9
4) Some days22516.8
5) Once in awhile13610.1
6) Never947.0
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer151.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
394) How often does respondent experience the following: I am spiritually touched by the beauty of creation. (BEAUSPRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day28721.4
2) Every day44132.9
3) Most days24418.2
4) Some days16612.4
5) Once in awhile977.2
6) Never826.1
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
395) Did you ever have a religious or spiritual experience that changed your life? (RELEXP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47735.6
2) No84863.3
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer110.8
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
396) Do you personally ever use a computer at home, at work, or at some other location? (COMPUSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes72373.5
2) No25525.9
9) No answer60.6
Missing1828
Total984100.0
397) About how many minutes per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 050379.3
1) 140.6
2) 220.3
5) 550.8
10) 10203.2
12) 1210.2
15) 15172.7
20) 2060.9
25) 2510.2
30) 30548.5
45) 4540.6
98) Don't know50.8
99) No answer121.9
Missing2178
Total634100.0
398) About how many hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILHR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total63432.65160.74
399) Other than for e-mail, do you ever use the Internet or World Wide Web? (USEWWW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes68493.8
2) No395.3
9) No answer60.8
Missing2083
Total729100.0
400) Not counting e-mail, about how many hours per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWHR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total183479.36257.39
401) Not counting e-mail, about how many minutes per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) 0151482.6
1) 170.4
2) 230.2
3) 340.2
4) 410.1
5) 5120.7
6) 610.1
7) 710.1
10) 10241.3
12) 1210.1
14) 1410.1
15) 15181.0
20) 20120.7
25) 2510.1
30) 30854.6
40) 4090.5
42) 4210.1
45) 4540.2
50) 5020.1
98) Don't know140.8
99) No answer1196.5
Missing978
Total1834100.0
402) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Financial information? (FIN30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never36152.3
2) 1-2 times15322.2
3) 3-5 times547.8
4) More than 5 times10815.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer131.9
Missing2122
Total690100.0
403) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to a school that you or your children attend? (SCHL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never43763.3
2) 1-2 times11116.1
3) 3-5 times547.8
4) More than 5 times7510.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
404) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Other educational site? (EDUC30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never32747.4
2) 1-2 times16023.2
3) 3-5 times9413.6
4) More than 5 times9714.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
405) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to your work? (WORK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never30343.9
2) 1-2 times9613.9
3) 3-5 times7911.4
4) More than 5 times20029.0
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
406) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- News and current events? (NEWS30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never17925.9
2) 1-2 times14621.2
3) 3-5 times10815.7
4) More than 5 times24535.5
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
407) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Government information? (GOVT30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never34149.4
2) 1-2 times17124.8
3) 3-5 times7510.9
4) More than 5 times9113.2
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
408) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Political information? (POL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never39357.0
2) 1-2 times15121.9
3) 3-5 times608.7
4) More than 5 times7410.7
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
409) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Travel? (TRAVEL30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never23133.5
2) 1-2 times21831.6
3) 3-5 times12117.5
4) More than 5 times10815.7
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
410) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sports? (SPORTS30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never41059.4
2) 1-2 times10214.8
3) 3-5 times629.0
4) More than 5 times10415.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
411) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Music/concerts? (MUSIC30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never39156.7
2) 1-2 times17725.7
3) 3-5 times547.8
4) More than 5 times568.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
412) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Visual art/art museums? (ART30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never53577.5
2) 1-2 times9513.8
3) 3-5 times263.8
4) More than 5 times223.2
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
413) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Television or movies? (TVMOV30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never40458.6
2) 1-2 times14921.6
3) 3-5 times679.7
4) More than 5 times588.4
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
414) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Health and fitness? (HEALTH30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never32246.7
2) 1-2 times18126.2
3) 3-5 times8612.5
4) More than 5 times8912.9
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
415) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Religion/church related? (RELIG30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never50973.8
2) 1-2 times8712.6
3) 3-5 times476.8
4) More than 5 times344.9
8) 810.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
416) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Games you can play on your computer? (GAMES30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never44163.9
2) 1-2 times8912.9
3) 3-5 times436.2
4) More than 5 times10314.9
8) 820.3
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
417) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Humor? (HUMOR30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never45465.8
2) 1-2 times13018.8
3) 3-5 times395.7
4) More than 5 times558.0
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
418) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sexually explicit material? (PORN30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never62089.9
2) 1-2 times365.2
3) 3-5 times142.0
4) More than 5 times71.0
9) No answer131.9
Missing2122
Total690100.0
419) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Personal home pages? (PERSON30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never52576.1
2) 1-2 times7811.3
3) 3-5 times273.9
4) More than 5 times456.5
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
420) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? (SCI30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never44063.8
2) 1-2 times11516.7
3) 3-5 times689.9
4) More than 5 times547.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
421) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Hobbies and crafts? (HOBBY30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never36252.5
2) 1-2 times16323.6
3) 3-5 times8412.2
4) More than 5 times6910.0
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
422) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Cooking, recipes? (COOK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Never41159.6
2) 1-2 times16023.2
3) 3-5 times507.2
4) More than 5 times578.3
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
423) Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer? (DOWNLOAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes147881.2
2) No32017.6
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer191.0
Missing992
Total1820100.0
424) Now we'd like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web: -- Do you know how to send a file that is on your computer's hard drive to someone using another computer? (UPLOAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes136074.7
2) No43724.0
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer201.1
Missing992
Total1820100.0
425) In the past year have you looked for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HLTHINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) No12520.6
2) 1-2 times18630.6
3) 3 or more times28647.0
8) Don't know50.8
9) No answer61.0
Missing2204
Total608100.0
426) If r has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a daily newspaper? (HLTHPAPR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all41869.3
1) 1-2 times9315.4
2) 3-5 times305.0
3) 6 or more times569.3
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
427) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a general-interest magazine? (HLTHMAG1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all38263.3
1) 1-2 times12721.1
2) 3-5 times386.3
3) 6 or more times508.3
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
428) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Special health or medical magazine or newsletter? (HLTHMAG2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all32253.4
1) 1-2 times14423.9
2) 3-5 times6610.9
3) 6 or more times6410.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
429) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- A doctor, nurse, or other medical professional (HLTHDOC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all9716.1
1) 1-2 times21836.2
2) 3-5 times13923.1
3) 6 or more times14323.7
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
430) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Friends or relatives? (HLTHFREL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all23038.1
1) 1-2 times19933.0
2) 3-5 times9115.1
3) 6 or more times7612.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
431) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Radio or television programs? (HLTHTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all41568.8
1) 1-2 times9916.4
2) 3-5 times396.5
3) 6 or more times447.3
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
432) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- The Internet or World Wide Web? (HLTHWWW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all17929.7
1) 1-2 times12220.2
2) 3-5 times12120.1
3) 6 or more times17529.0
9) No answer61.0
Missing2209
Total603100.0
433) Not counting people at work or family at home, about how many other friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at least once a year? (NUMCNTCT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total98449.89156.33
434) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them socially, face-to-face? (INPERSON)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 people667.0
2) 1-213314.2
3) 3-518319.5
4) 6-1019721.0
5) 11-1510210.9
6) 16-2511312.0
7) 26-50798.4
8) 50+505.3
98) Don't know40.4
99) No answer121.3
Missing1873
Total939100.0
435) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Talking with them on the telephone? (BYPHONE)
 TOTAL%
1) 0212.2
2) 1-213714.6
3) 3-518820.0
4) 6-1022724.2
5) 11-1510911.6
6) 16-2513314.2
7) 26-50838.8
8) 50+293.1
99) No answer121.3
Missing1873
Total939100.0
436) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail? (LETTERS)
 TOTAL%
1) 028230.0
2) 1-215416.4
3) 3-517418.5
4) 6-1010511.2
5) 11-15424.5
6) 16-25707.5
7) 26-50586.2
8) 50+414.4
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer121.3
Missing1873
Total939100.0
437) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them at meetings or events related to church, clubs, or other groups? (MEETINGS)
 TOTAL%
1) 042845.6
2) 1-210010.6
3) 3-512713.5
4) 6-1011011.7
5) 11-15464.9
6) 16-25555.9
7) 26-50313.3
8) 50+283.0
98) Don't know20.2
99) No answer121.3
Missing1873
Total939100.0
438) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Communicating through electronic mail? (BYEMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) 036338.7
2) 1-211712.5
3) 3-514215.1
4) 6-1013914.8
5) 11-15495.2
6) 16-25525.5
7) 26-50505.3
8) 50+151.6
99) No answer121.3
Missing1873
Total939100.0
439) In the past year, have you searched for information about a new job or explored career opportunities? (JOBINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) 1 or 2 times7821.7
2) 3-5 times9225.6
3) 6 or more times18451.1
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer51.4
Missing2452
Total360100.0
440) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Classified ads in a daily newspaper? Would you say not at all, 1 or 2 times, or 3 o r more times? (JOBPAPER)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all12133.7
1) 1 or 2 times6518.1
2) 3-5 times7220.1
3) 6 or more9626.7
9) No answer51.4
Missing2453
Total359100.0
441) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Classified ads in an industry or professional publication? (JOBPUB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all23364.9
1) 1 or 2 times4713.1
2) 3-5 times3910.9
3) 6 or more times359.7
9) No answer51.4
Missing2453
Total359100.0
442) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- A fellow worker or human resources staff member at your workplace-that is, where you were working when you were searching? (JOBCOWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all21961.0
1) 1 or 2 times7621.2
2) 3-5 times3610.0
3) 6 or more times215.8
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
443) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Business or work contacts outside your workplace-that is outside where you were then working? (JOBCNTCT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all16345.4
1) 1 or 2 times10128.1
2) 3-5 times4813.4
3) 6 or more times3910.9
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
444) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Friends outside of work or relatives? (JOBFRNDS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all13537.6
1) 1 or 2 times11732.6
2) 3-5 times5515.3
3) 6 or more times4412.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
445) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Any job placement of career counseling service? (JOBPLACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all25972.1
1) 1 or 2 times5515.3
2) 3-5 times195.3
3) 6 or more times195.3
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
446) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Radio or television programs? (JOBTVRAD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all31888.6
1) 1 or 2 times215.8
2) 3-5 times71.9
3) 6 or more times61.7
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
447) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Information posted on the Internet (World Wide Web)? (JOBONWWW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all10529.2
1) 1 or 2 times7420.6
2) 3-5 times6217.3
3) 6 or more times11130.9
9) No answer71.9
Missing2453
Total359100.0
448) When did you first begin using the World Wide Web (for purposes other than email)? (WEBYR)
 TOTAL%
1) This year (2002)261.4
2) In the last year (2001)442.4
3) 1-2 years ago (2000)975.3
4) 2-3 years ago (1999)1226.7
5) 3-4 years ago (1998)1769.7
6) 4-5 years ago (1997)23512.9
7) 5 or more years ago (1990-1996)99754.8
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer1196.5
Missing992
Total1820100.0
449) Would you rate your ability to use the World Wide Web as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? (WEBABLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent19227.8
2) Good28941.9
3) Fair13920.1
4) Poor375.4
5) Very poor213.0
9) No answer121.7
Missing2122
Total690100.0
450) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Advanced Search' (ADVSRCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very familiar91550.3
2) Somewhat familiar58832.3
3) Not familiar29816.4
9) No answer191.0
Missing992
Total1820100.0
451) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Preference Settings' (PREFSETS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very familiar77442.5
2) Somewhat familiar59832.9
3) Not familiar42923.6
9) No answer191.0
Missing992
Total1820100.0
452) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Newsgroups' (NEWSGRPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very familiar51028.0
2) Somewhat familiar60033.0
3) Not familiar68937.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer201.1
Missing992
Total1820100.0
453) Is your home connected to the World Wide Web by a telephone, a DSL, cable, some other way, or not at all? (HOMEBAND)
 TOTAL%
1) Telephone line78543.1
2) DSL38521.2
3) Cable40022.0
4) Satellite50.3
5) Wireless20.1
6) Cell phone20.1
7) Other40.2
8) Don't know21311.7
9) No answer241.3
Missing992
Total1820100.0
454) Data to be added later: Open ended question--see NORC codebook for explanation of codes: When you think about freedom, what comes to mind? Can you tell me in a couple of sentences what freedom means to you? (FREEMNS1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28120.000.00
455) Data to be added later: Open ended question--see NORC codebook for explanation of codes--What experiences in life make you feel most free? Are there times in your life when you feel especially free? Can you give me an example of an experience that makes you feel really free? (FREEEXP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28120.000.00
456) In general, how would you describe relations in your work place between management and employees? (MANVSEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very good63734.1
2) Quite good67936.4
3) Neither good nor bad36019.3
4) Quite bad1025.5
5) Very bad221.2
8) Don't know261.4
9) No answer412.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
457) Taking everything into consideration, how likely is it you will make a genuine effort to find a new job with another employer within the next year? (TRYNEWJB)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely30116.1
2) Somewhat likely37520.1
3) Not at all likely115261.7
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer351.9
Missing945
Total1867100.0
458) Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair, or Poor? (HEALTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent14327.7
2) Very good14528.1
3) Good13726.6
4) Fair6312.2
5) Poor275.2
8) Don't know10.2
Missing2296
Total516100.0
459) Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? (MNTLHLTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18676.9316.74
460) What was the most recent year in which you received these performance-based payments? [9998 Don't know; 9999 No answer] (EXTRAYR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28120.000.00
461) When were you last working for pay, that is what month and year were you last working? - Year (LASTWKYR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total28120.000.00
462) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = describes very well. I often have tender, concerned feelings for people less fortunate than me. (EMPATHY1)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well443.3
2) 2594.4
3) 320115.0
4) 441831.2
5) Describes very well60945.4
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
463) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. Sometimes I don' t feel very sorry for other people when they are having problems. (EMPATHY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well42031.3
2) 233825.2
3) 333525.0
4) 415311.4
5) Describes very well866.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
464) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel kind of protective towards them. (EMPATHY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well312.3
2) 2433.2
3) 314410.7
4) 445934.3
5) Describes very well65348.7
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
465) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. Other people's misfortunes do not usually disturb me a great deal. (EMPATHY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well46334.6
2) 235926.8
3) 329922.3
4) 41239.2
5) Describes very well876.5
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
466) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. When I see someone being treated unfairly, I sometimes don't feel very much pity for them. (EMPATHY5)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well63347.2
2) 237427.9
3) 316312.2
4) 4896.6
5) Describes very well685.1
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
467) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. I am often quite touched by things that I see happen. (EMPATHY6)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well292.2
2) 2685.1
3) 325018.7
4) 439729.6
5) Describes very well58643.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
468) How well does the following statement describe your thoughts and feelings; 1 = Does not describe very well to 5 = Describes very well. I would describe myself as a pretty soft-hearted person. (EMPATHY7)
 TOTAL%
1) Does not describe very well261.9
2) 2715.3
3) 320014.9
4) 441230.7
5) Describes very well62146.3
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
469) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Donated blood (GIVBLOOD)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week30.2
2) Once a week20.1
3) Once a month60.4
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year957.1
5) Once in the past year1249.3
6) Not at all in the past year110682.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
470) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Given food or money to a homeless person (GIVHMLSS)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week392.9
2) Once a week564.2
3) Once a month14911.1
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year43332.3
5) Once in the past year19114.3
6) Not at all in the past year46634.8
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
471) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Returned money to a cashier after getting too much change (RETCHNGE)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week141.0
2) Once a week141.0
3) Once a month423.1
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year26619.9
5) Once in the past year35926.8
6) Not at all in the past year63747.5
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
472) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Allowed a stranger to go ahead of you in line (CUTAHEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week856.3
2) Once a week1259.3
3) Once a month30722.9
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year53940.2
5) Once in the past year15111.3
6) Not at all in the past year1269.4
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
473) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Done volunteer work for a charity (VOLCHRTY)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week675.0
2) Once a week574.3
3) Once a month1259.3
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year22817.0
5) Once in the past year18013.4
6) Not at all in the past year68050.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
474) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Given money to a charity (GIVCHRTY)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week463.4
2) Once a week1138.4
3) Once a month25018.7
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year43832.7
5) Once in the past year20515.3
6) Not at all in the past year28221.0
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
475) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Offered your seat on a bus or in a public place to a stranger who was standing (GIVSEAT)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week221.6
2) Once a week302.2
3) Once a month997.4
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year33024.6
5) Once in the past year19514.6
6) Not at all in the past year65548.9
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
476) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Looked after a person's plants, mail, or pets while they were away (HELPAWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week251.9
2) Once a week261.9
3) Once a month1007.5
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year44433.1
5) Once in the past year24418.2
6) Not at all in the past year49737.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
477) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Carried a stranger's belongings, like groceries, a suitcase, or shopping bag (CARRIED)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week261.9
2) Once a week382.8
3) Once a month947.0
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year29622.1
5) Once in the past year22116.5
6) Not at all in the past year65949.2
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
478) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Given directions to a stranger (DIRECTNS)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week725.4
2) Once a week896.6
3) Once a month23917.8
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year63147.1
5) Once in the past year15911.9
6) Not at all in the past year14410.7
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
479) During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of the following things: -- Let someone you didn't know well borrow an item of some value like dishes or tools. (LOANITEM)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week181.3
2) Once a week191.4
3) Once a month795.9
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year25318.9
5) Once in the past year23317.4
6) Not at all in the past year73354.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
480) I feel a selfless caring for others. (SELFLESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day19114.3
2) Every day39229.3
3) Most days35326.3
4) Some days22917.1
5) Once in a while1017.5
6) Never or almost never433.2
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
481) I accept others even when they do things I think are wrong. (ACCPTOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day14410.7
2) Every day36527.2
3) Most days45133.7
4) Some days21215.8
5) Once in a while1249.3
6) Never or almost never201.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer141.0
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
482) People should be willing to help others who are less fortunate (OTHSHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree58343.5
2) Agree62546.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1057.8
4) Disagree100.7
5) Strongly disagree131.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
483) Those in need have to learn to take care of themselves and not depend on others (CARESELF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1158.6
2) Agree51938.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree39329.3
4) Disagree25519.0
5) Strongly disagree503.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
484) Personally assisting people in trouble is very important to me (PEOPTRBL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32924.6
2) Agree71553.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree24518.3
4) Disagree413.1
5) Strongly disagree70.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
485) These days people need to look after themselves and not overly worry about others (SELFFRST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree594.4
2) Agree26519.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree32224.0
4) Disagree57342.8
5) Strongly disagree1158.6
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
486) Some people are held to standards in my workplace that others are not. (DIFSTAND)
 TOTAL%
1) Often46224.7
2) Sometimes59932.1
3) Rarely31616.9
4) Never40921.9
8) Don't know382.0
9) Refused432.3
Missing945
Total1867100.0
487) People feel free to report problems in my workplace without fear of negative consequences (RPTPROBS)
 TOTAL%
1) Often94850.8
2) Sometimes51127.4
3) Rarely19510.4
4) Never1407.5
8) Don't know311.7
9) Refused422.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
488) Other people take credit for my work or ideas. (OTHCREDT)
 TOTAL%
1) Often1176.3
2) Sometimes39521.2
3) Rarely46925.1
4) Never82043.9
8) Don't know231.2
9) Refused432.3
Missing945
Total1867100.0
489) People at work treat me in a manner that puts me down or address me in unprofessional terms, either publicly or privately. (PUTDOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Often532.8
2) Sometimes22812.2
3) Rarely41022.0
4) Never111459.7
8) Don't know211.1
9) Refused412.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
490) People at work fail to give me information that is necessary for me to do my job. (LACKINFO)
 TOTAL%
1) Often1397.4
2) Sometimes49526.5
3) Rarely51627.6
4) Never65635.1
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused412.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
491) People at work get in my personal space in an attempt to intimidate me. (PERSPACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Often382.0
2) Sometimes1699.1
3) Rarely30716.4
4) Never129269.2
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused412.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
492) At work, I have been threatened with physical harm. (PHYSHARM)
 TOTAL%
1) Often120.6
2) Sometimes412.2
3) Rarely945.0
4) Never165988.9
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refused432.3
Missing945
Total1867100.0
493) People at work throw things, slam doors, or hit objects when they are upset with me. (ACTUPSET)
 TOTAL%
1) Often311.7
2) Sometimes854.6
3) Rarely1709.1
4) Never152081.4
8) Don't know191.0
9) Refused422.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
494) People at work shout or yell at me in a hostile manner. (SHOUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Often311.7
2) Sometimes1226.5
3) Rarely24112.9
4) Never141375.7
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refused422.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
495) Heated arguments occur in my workplace. (HOTARGUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Often764.1
2) Sometimes34118.3
3) Rarely51627.6
4) Never87446.8
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refused422.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
496) People at work with can be relied on when someone needs help. (RELIEDON)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true110459.1
2) Somewhat true60532.4
3) Not true583.1
4) Not at all true382.0
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused422.2
Missing945
Total1867100.0
497) At work, job security is good. (GDJOBSEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Very true97152.0
2) Somewhat true59732.0
3) Not too true1658.8
4) Not at all true764.1
8) Don't know150.8
9) Refused432.3
Missing945
Total1867100.0
498) At work, people are treated with respect. (TREATRES)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree71738.4
2) Agree92949.8
3) Disagree1397.4
4) Strongly disagree201.1
8) Don't know221.2
9) Refused402.1
Missing945
Total1867100.0
499) In my workplace, people look the other way when others are threatened, intimidated, or put down. (LOOKAWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree573.1
2) Agree24313.0
3) Disagree80142.9
4) Strongly disagree68336.6
8) Don't know392.1
9) Refused442.4
Missing945
Total1867100.0
500) How often do you find your work stressful? (WKSTRESS)
 TOTAL%
1) Always21311.4
2) Often47525.4
3) Sometimes79742.7
4) Hardly ever24213.0
5) Never955.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused402.1
Missing945
Total1867100.0
501) During the past 3 months, how often did you stay at home or leave work early because you were unhappy about your work situation? (SKIPWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Often140.7
2) Sometimes894.8
3) Rarely23112.4
4) Never149179.9
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused372.0
Missing945
Total1867100.0
502) If you (are/were) self-employed and (have/had) employees, how many employees (do/did) you have? (NUMEMPS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total13712.8821.92
503) What country were you born in? (NATBORN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total27324.7122.01
504) Thinking back to the time when you were born, tell me which box shows the kind of house your family lived in at that time: A (Farm), B (Apartment building, Hut, Shack or other nonstandard dwelling, Single-family house), or C (Other type of dwelling) (BORNHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Box A (farm)5118.7
2) Box B (apartment building, hut, shack, single family house)18065.9
3) Box C (other type of dwelling)165.9
4) Other answer31.1
8) Don't know165.9
9) Refused72.6
Missing2539
Total273100.0
505) Thinking about the most recent time you traveled to the United States from another country---please tell me which box shows the kind of transportation you took: A (farm), B (apartment bldg, hut, shack single family house), or C (other type of dwelling). (TRAVELUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Box A (farm)217.7
2) Box B (apartment building, hut, shack, single family house)22582.4
4) Other answer72.6
8) Don't know124.4
9) Refused82.9
Missing2539
Total273100.0
506) Thinking of your current immigration status right now, is that in Box A, B, or C? Box A (farm), B (apartment bldg, hut, shack single family house), or C (other type of dwelling). If it's in Box B, we do not want to know which specific category applies to you, and there will be no more questions about Box B (if respondent asks why, say: Because right now we are focusing on Box A.) (IMMSTATS)
 TOTAL%
1) Box A (farm)9233.7
2) Box B (apartment building, hut, shack, single family house)15255.7
3) Box C (other type of dwelling)10.4
4) Other answer72.6
8) Don't know134.8
9) Refused82.9
Missing2539
Total273100.0
507) Interviewer: By the time you handed hand card C4 to the respondent, did he or she appear to understand the 3-box answer format? (RUNDRSTD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22080.9
2) No238.5
3) Other165.9
8) Don't know82.9
9) Refused51.8
Missing2540
Total272100.0
508) Interviewer: Did the respondent object to or delay answering card C4? (ROBJECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, objected verbally51.8
2) Yes, delayed, kept silent41.5
3) No24891.2
4) Other qualified answer31.1
8) Don't know72.6
9) Refused51.8
Missing2540
Total272100.0
509) Vignette set number given to respondent.(For complete wording of all 32 'nature versus nurture' vignettes please consult the GSS Cumulative Codebook for 2004) (GENEVIG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total281216.579.23
510) Vignette order given to respondent. (GENEVIG2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1,2,3,41284.6
2) 1,2,4,31184.2
3) 1,3,2,41184.2
4) 1,3,4,21324.7
5) 1,4,2,31073.8
6) 1,4,3,21294.6
7) 2,1,3,41184.2
8) 2,1,4,31164.1
9) 2,3,1,41184.2
10) 2,3,4,11033.7
11) 2,4,3,11113.9
12) 2,4,1,31244.4
13) 3,1,2,31083.8
14) 3,1,4,2963.4
15) 3,2,4,11174.2
16) 3,2,1,41274.5
17) 3,4,1,21234.4
18) 3,4,2,11274.5
19) 4,1,2,31023.6
20) 4,1,3,21194.2
21) 4,2,1,31244.4
22) 4,2,3,11234.4
23) 4,3,1,2983.5
24) 4,3,2,11264.5
Total2812100.0
511) Carol is a substantially overweight White woman. She has lost weight in the past but always gains it back again. Setup to personality, character and behavior questions--What percent of the person's behavior is influenced by the genes they inherit, and what percent is influenced by their learning experience? The higher the number, the more you think the behavior is influenced by learning and experience; the lower the number, the more you think it is influenced by genes. (GENENVO1)
 TOTAL%
1) 100% genes1646.9
2) 2421.8
3) 3431.8
4) 4391.6
5) 51245.2
6) 6421.8
7) 7602.5
8) 8552.3
9) 9441.8
10) 1024810.4
11) 111968.2
12) 121265.3
13) 13542.3
14) 14743.1
15) 1523910.0
16) 16773.2
17) 171024.3
18) 181556.5
19) 19753.1
20) 201074.5
21) 100% environment28812.1
98) Don't know140.6
99) No answer140.6
Missing430
Total2382100.0
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512) David is an Asian man who drinks enough alcohol to become drunk several times a week. Often he can't remember what happened during these drinking episodes. Setup to personality, character and behavior questions--What percent of the person's behavior is influenced by the genes they inherit, and what percent is influenced by their learning experience? The higher the number, the more you think the behavior is influenced by learning and experience; the lower the number, the more you think it is influenced by genes. (GENENVO2)
 TOTAL%
1) 100% genes1727.2
2) 2421.8
3) 3502.1
4) 4492.1
5) 51285.4
6) 6572.4
7) 7512.1
8) 8833.5
9) 9421.8
10) 1025110.5
11) 111867.8
12) 121415.9
13) 13512.1
14) 14612.6
15) 152289.6
16) 16793.3
17) 17954.0
18) 181415.9
19) 19692.9
20) 20974.1
21) 100% environment27611.6
98) Don't know180.8
99) No answer150.6
Missing430
Total2382100.0
513) Felicia is a very kind Hispanic woman. She never has anything bad to say about anybody, and can be counted on to help others. Setup to personality, character and BEHAVIOR questions--What percent of the person's behavior is influenced by the genes they inherit, and what percent is influenced by their learning experience? The higher the number, the more you think the behavior is influenced by learning and experience; the lower the number, the more you think it is influenced by genes. (GENENVO3)
 TOTAL%
1) 100% genes1556.5
2) 2431.8
3) 3502.1
4) 4572.4
5) 51446.0
6) 6441.8
7) 7552.3
8) 8662.8
9) 9602.5
10) 1023910.0
11) 111857.8
12) 121536.4
13) 13451.9
14) 14642.7
15) 152038.5
16) 16783.3
17) 17984.1
18) 181476.2
19) 19733.1
20) 20933.9
21) 100% environment29612.4
98) Don't know180.8
99) No answer160.7
Missing430
Total2382100.0
514) George is a Black man who's a good all-around athlete. He was on the high school varsity swim team and still works out five times a week. Setup to personality, character and behavior questions--What percent of the person's behavior is influenced by the genes they inherit, and what percent is influenced by their learning experience? The higher the number, the more you think the behavior is influenced by learning and experience; the lower the number, the more you think it is influenced by genes. (GENENVO4)
 TOTAL%
1) 100% genes1546.5
2) 2562.4
3) 3502.1
4) 4602.5
5) 51335.6
6) 6502.1
7) 7672.8
8) 8682.9
9) 9552.3
10) 1026611.2
11) 112028.5
12) 121526.4
13) 13492.1
14) 14532.2
15) 152169.1
16) 16783.3
17) 171064.5
18) 181405.9
19) 19532.2
20) 20913.8
21) 100% environment25210.6
98) Don't know190.8
99) No answer120.5
Missing430
Total2382100.0
515) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. (SATSELF)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree82434.6
2) Agree133856.2
3) Disagree1837.7
4) Strongly disagree301.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer50.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
516) All in all, I'm inclined to feel I'm a failure. (AFAILURE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree552.3
2) Agree1526.4
3) Disagree96440.5
4) Strongly disagree120250.5
8) Don't know50.2
9) No answer40.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
517) I wish I could have more respect for myself. (SLFRSPCT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1385.8
2) Agree51821.7
3) Disagree95740.2
4) Strongly disagree75731.8
8) Don't know50.2
9) No answer70.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
518) I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least equal to others. (OFWORTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree136957.5
2) Agree91538.4
3) Disagree602.5
4) Strongly disagree311.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
519) At times I think I am no good at all. (NOGOOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree733.1
2) Agree37215.6
3) Disagree89237.4
4) Strongly disagree103643.5
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer50.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
520) I'm always optimistic about my future. (OPTIMIST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree70529.6
2) Agree125952.9
3) Disagree35715.0
4) Strongly disagree461.9
8) Don't know90.4
9) No answer60.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
521) I hardly ever expect things to go my way. (PESSIMST)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree984.1
2) Agree41617.5
3) Disagree135957.1
4) Strongly disagree49520.8
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer80.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
522) I rarely count on good things happening to me (NOTCOUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1405.9
2) Agree46619.6
3) Disagree124152.1
4) Strongly disagree52322.0
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer60.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
523) Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad. (MOREGOOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree81934.4
2) Agree130854.9
3) Disagree2058.6
4) Strongly disagree391.6
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer50.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
524) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to describing you by circling the appropriate letter: 1) I feel I have little influence over the things that happen to me. 2) What happens to me is largely my own doing. (OWNDOING)
 TOTAL%
1) I feel I have little influence over the things that happen to me34114.3
2) What happens to me is my own doing200884.3
8) Don't know170.7
9) No answer160.7
Missing430
Total2382100.0
525) For the following pair of questions, please circle the letter of the one that comes closer to your opinion: 1) Genes play the major role in determining people's personality. 2) It's people's experiences in life that determine their personality. (GENEEXPS)
 TOTAL%
1) Genes play the major role in determining people's personality58824.7
2) It's people's experiences in life that determine their personality172372.3
8) Don't know512.1
9) No answer200.8
Missing430
Total2382100.0
526) Please indicate how well the description applies to you--A dependable person. Is this a very good description, a good description, a fair description or not a very good description at all (DEPNDABL)
 TOTAL%
1) A very good description of you121250.9
2) A good description of you92038.6
3) A fair description of you2038.5
4) Not a very good description of you231.0
5) Not a good description at all160.7
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer70.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
527) Please indicate how well the description applies to you--A person who often feels sad and blue. Is this a very good description, a good description, a fair description or not a very good description at all (SADBLUE)
 TOTAL%
1) A very good description461.9
2) A good description of you863.6
3) A fair description of you29212.3
4) Not a very good description116949.1
5) Not a good description at all78132.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer70.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
528) Please indicate how well the description applies to you--An athletic person. Is this a very good description, a good description, a fair description or not a very good description at all (ATHLETIC)
 TOTAL%
1) A very good description of you25510.7
2) A good description of you42918.0
3) A fair description of you76131.9
4) Not a very good description63326.6
5) Not a good description at all29512.4
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer80.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
529) Please indicate how well the description applies to you--A kind person. Is this a very good description, a good description, a fair description or not a very good description at all (KINDPERS)
 TOTAL%
1) A very good description of you122851.6
2) A good description of you92638.9
3) A fair description of you2038.5
4) Not a very good description140.6
5) Not a good description at all40.2
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer60.3
Missing430
Total2382100.0
530) Please indicate how well the description applies to you--selfish person. Is this a very good description, a good description, a fair description or not a very good description at all (SELFISH)
 TOTAL%
1) A very good description of you231.0
2) A good description of you642.7
3) A fair description of you2078.7
4) Not a very good description116048.7
5) Not a good description at all91838.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer90.4
Missing430
Total2382100.0
531) Interviewer: Rate respondents weight without asking: If R is pregnant consider her weight aside from being pregnant. (INTRWGHT)
 TOTAL%
1) Below average1566.5
2) Average155665.3
3) Somewhat above average45719.2
4) Considerably above average964.0
8) Don't know1134.7
9) No answer40.2
Missing430
Total2382100.0
532) I would rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer. (AGAPE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly81260.6
2) Agree somewhat36427.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree1007.5
4) Disagree somewhat413.1
5) Disagree strongly131.0
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
533) I cannot be happy unless I place the one I love's happiness before my own. (AGAPE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly44533.2
2) Agree somewhat49737.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree20315.1
4) Disagree somewhat1339.9
5) Disagree strongly534.0
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
534) I am usually willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his/hers. (AGAPE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly48836.4
2) Agree somewhat58843.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree16011.9
4) Disagree somewhat685.1
5) Disagree strongly261.9
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused60.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
535) I would endure all things for the sake of the one I love. (AGAPE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly55741.6
2) Agree somewhat47535.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree14610.9
4) Disagree somewhat1067.9
5) Disagree strongly453.4
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused60.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
536) Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: There should be more legal handguns in our society. (HGUNLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree92469.0
2) Disagree38428.7
8) Don't know272.0
9) Refused50.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
537) Some people argue that more restrictions on handguns would decrease violent crime by making it harder for criminals to get handguns. Other people argue that more restrictions on handguns would increase violent crime by making it harder for law-abiding citizens to defend themselves with handguns. Which of the following statements is closer to your own opinion? (HGUNCRIM)
 TOTAL%
1) More legal restrictions on handguns would decrease violent crime58944.9
2) More legal restrictions on handguns would increase violent crime25119.1
3) I am unsure whether more legal restrictions on handguns would increase or decrease violent crime45534.7
8) Don't know100.8
9) Refused80.6
Missing1499
Total1313100.0
538) Suppose research proves that more legal restrictions on handguns would increase violent crime. Which of these two reactions would be closer to your position? : 1) I would change my mind and oppose more restrictions on handguns. 2) I would still support more restrictions because I don't like the idea of private citizens arming themselves. (CRIMUP)
 TOTAL%
1) I would change my mind and oppose more restrictions on handguns.29234.8
2) I would still support more restrictions, because I don't like the idea of private citizens arming themselves with handguns as a way to fight crime.49659.1
8) Don't know485.7
9) Refused30.4
Missing1973
Total839100.0
539) Suppose research proves that more restrictions on handguns would reduce violent crime. Which of these two reactions would be closer to your position?: 1) I would change my mind and support more restrictions on handguns. 2) I would still oppose more restrictions because law-abiding citizens have a right to own handguns. (CRIMDOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) I would change my mind and support more restrictions on handguns.8425.2
2) I would still oppose more restrictions because law-abiding citizens have a right to own handguns.23971.8
8) Don't know82.4
9) Refused20.6
Missing2479
Total333100.0
540) Thinking of the turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion (and/or) the religious or spiritual experience that changed your life, how many such experiences have you had? (NUMRELEX)
 TOTAL%
1) 131850.1
2) 214222.4
3) 3619.6
4) 4203.1
5) 5142.2
6) 660.9
7) Seven or more304.7
8) 1 or more experiences335.2
9) No answer111.7
Missing2177
Total635100.0
541) How old were you when this occurred? Referring to turning point/change in spiritual life in above item NUMRELEX (AGERELEX)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total60234.7220.68
542) Did you change religions because of this experience? Referring to turning point/change in spiritual life in above item NUMRELEX (CHNGREL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6110.1
2) No52687.4
9) Refused152.5
Missing2210
Total602100.0
543) How many born-again experiences have you had? Referring to turning point/change in spiritual life in above item NUMRELEX (NUMRBORN)
 TOTAL%
1) 14477.2
2) 235.3
3) 311.8
9) No answer915.8
Missing2755
Total57100.0
544) How old were you when this occurred? Referring to turning point/change in spiritual life in above item NUMRELEX (AGERBORN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total5737.9132.98
545) Did you change religions because of this experience? (CHNGRBRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes58.8
2) No4477.2
9) Refused814.0
Missing2755
Total57100.0
546) Specific religious figures mentioned in religious change. Open ended question for how people who had undergone spiritual or religious change described their experiences. Codes: 1 = God; 2 = Christ, Jesus; 3 = God and Christ, Jesus both mentioned; 4 = Lord and mentions like 'Lord God' ; 5 = Other major religious figures like Buddha, Mohammed, Mary, specific saints, does not include ministers or other contemporary religious leaders; 6 = No mention of religious entity (ENTITY)
 TOTAL%
1) God12118.6
2) Jesus Christ517.9
3) God and Christ/Jesus81.2
4) Lord182.8
5) Other major religious figures like Buddha, Mohammed, Mary, specific saints, does not include ministers or contemporary religious leaders10.2
96) None41864.4
99) No answer324.9
Missing2163
Total649100.0
547) Occurrence or aspects of religious or spiritual change. First mention open ended question (see Note 23: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (EXPCHNG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64980.8930.47
548) Occurrence or aspects of religious or spiritual change. Second Mention open ended question (see Note 23: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (EXPCHNG2)
 TOTAL%
1) 110.2
2) 210.2
5) 520.3
10) 1010.2
12) 1210.2
15) 1510.2
20) 2030.5
22) 2220.3
25) 2510.2
26) 2610.2
27) 2710.2
28) 2810.2
32) 3210.2
40) 4010.2
60) 6010.2
96) Nothing relevant mentioned59391.4
97) Nothing specific happened10.2
99) No answer365.5
Missing2163
Total649100.0
549) Occurrence or aspects of religious or spiritual change. Third Mention open ended question (see Note 23: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (EXPCHNG3)
 TOTAL%
2) 210.2
54) 5410.2
96) Nothing relevant mentioned61194.1
99) No answer365.5
Missing2163
Total649100.0
550) What led to, caused, or triggered the religious or spiritual change? First mention (see Note 24: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (WHYCHNG1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64941.6234.74
551) What led to, caused, or triggered the religious or spiritual change? Second mention (see Note 24: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (WHYCHNG2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64977.4431.07
552) What led to, caused, or triggered the religious or spiritual change? Third mention (See Note 24: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (WHYCHNG3)
 TOTAL%
5) 530.5
25) 2510.2
28) 2830.5
29) 2930.5
30) 3020.3
31) 3160.9
35) 3510.2
38) 3810.2
39) 3910.2
43) 4310.2
44) 4410.2
45) 4510.2
68) 6830.5
70) 7030.5
74) 7410.2
95) 9510.2
96) Nothing relevant mentioned58490.0
97) No crisis, nothing special10.2
99) No answer324.9
Missing2163
Total649100.0
553) The consequences of the spiritual or religious change. First mention (see Note 25: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (CHANGED1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64943.9535.59
554) The consequences of the spiritual or religious change. Second mention (see Note 25: Religious or Spiritual Change on the ARDA summary page) (CHANGED2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total64981.8029.09
555) The consequences of the spiritual or religious change. Third mention (see note 25 for specific codes) (CHANGED3)
 TOTAL%
1) 120.3
22) 2210.2
24) 2410.2
25) 2530.5
28) 2810.2
29) 2920.3
30) 3030.5
32) 3210.2
33) 3330.5
40) 4020.3
41) 4110.2
45) 4510.2
49) 4910.2
51) 5110.2
52) 5210.2
58) 5810.2
60) 6030.5
62) 6210.2
70) 7010.2
90) 9010.2
95) 9510.2
96) Nothing relevant mentioned58389.8
99) No answer345.2
Missing2163
Total649100.0
556) To what extent did the religious/spiritual change you just told me about do the following? Altered your outlook on life? (RELALT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all192.9
2) 291.4
3) 3192.9
4) 4609.2
5) 510416.0
6) 611718.0
7) A great deal31047.8
9) Refused111.7
Missing2163
Total649100.0
557) Gave you a greater sense that your life was meaningful and significant) (RELALT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all192.9
2) 291.4
3) 3243.7
4) 4599.1
5) 57411.4
6) 612619.4
7) A great deal32750.4
9) Refused111.7
Missing2163
Total649100.0
558) Changed your goals in life (RELALT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all7211.1
2) 2284.3
3) 3355.4
4) 48613.3
5) 511117.1
6) 68412.9
7) A great deal21933.7
8) Don't know30.5
9) Refused111.7
Missing2163
Total649100.0
559) Positively affected your relations with other people (RELALT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all426.5
2) 2152.3
3) 3182.8
4) 4629.6
5) 510315.9
6) 612218.8
7) A great deal27442.2
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused121.8
Missing2163
Total649100.0
560) Changed your day-to-day activities (RELALT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all8412.9
2) 2345.2
3) 3558.5
4) 410215.7
5) 511317.4
6) 68312.8
7) A great deal16525.4
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused121.8
Missing2163
Total649100.0
561) Changed your life overall (RELALT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all345.2
2) 2162.5
3) 3375.7
4) 4578.8
5) 510716.5
6) 611217.3
7) A great deal27442.2
8) Don't know10.2
9) Refused111.7
Missing2163
Total649100.0
562) You may experience the following in your daily life, if so how often. Experience a connection to all of life. (ALLOFLFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day17312.9
2) Every day36827.5
3) Most days28521.3
4) Some days18213.6
5) Once in a while16112.0
6) Never or almost never1037.7
8) Don't know493.7
9) No answer191.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
563) During worship, or at other times when connecting to God, I feel joy which lifts me out of my daily concerns. (JOYLIFTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day18113.5
2) Every day26019.4
3) Most days27520.5
4) Some days20715.4
5) Once in a while19414.5
6) Never or almost never19514.6
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer191.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
564) I find strength in my religion or spirituality. (RELSPRT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day25218.8
2) Every day38728.9
3) Most days23817.8
4) Some days13510.1
5) Once in a while14610.9
6) Never or almost never16011.9
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
565) I find comfort in my religion or spirituality (RELSPRT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day25419.0
2) Every day42231.5
3) Most days24418.2
4) Some days1188.8
5) Once in a while14310.7
6) Never or almost never13610.1
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
566) I ask for God's help in the midst of daily activities. (GODHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day29822.2
2) Every day31923.8
3) Most days16312.2
4) Some days19114.3
5) Once in a while17012.7
6) Never or almost never18013.4
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer151.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
567) I feel guided by God in the midst of daily activities. (GODGUIDE)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day22516.8
2) Every day33625.1
3) Most days18113.5
4) Some days18113.5
5) Once in a while17913.4
6) Never or almost never21616.1
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
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568) I feel Gods love for me, directly. (GODLVDIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day27420.4
2) Every day38628.8
3) Most days18513.8
4) Some days1309.7
5) Once in a while14711.0
6) Never or almost never19514.6
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer171.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
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569) I feel Gods love for me, through others. (GODLVOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day19514.6
2) Every day29722.2
3) Most days26820.0
4) Some days22016.4
5) Once in a while15511.6
6) Never or almost never17312.9
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer181.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
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570) I feel thankful for my blessings. (BLESSNGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day42331.6
2) Every day55441.3
3) Most days20415.2
4) Some days876.5
5) Once in a while272.0
6) Never or almost never282.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer151.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
571) I desire to be closer to God or in union with Him. (CLOSRGOD)
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day23517.5
2) Every day44433.1
3) Most days18914.1
4) Some days16112.0
5) Once in a while13910.4
6) Never or almost never14410.7
8) Don't know110.8
9) No answer171.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
572) In general, how close do you feel to God? (GODCLOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all close14310.7
2) Somewhat close47835.7
3) Very close47335.3
4) As close as possible22316.6
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer171.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
573) The statues and images in Catholic churches are idols. (IDOLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16812.6
2) Agree32424.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree44833.5
4) Disagree23517.6
5) Strongly disagree1158.6
8) Don't know302.2
9) No answer171.3
Missing1475
Total1337100.0
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574) Catholic rosaries and holy medals are superstitious. (ROSARIES)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree937.0
2) Agree20815.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree43632.6
4) Disagree38328.6
5) Strongly disagree16612.4
8) Don't know332.5
9) No answer181.3
Missing1475
Total1337100.0
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575) Catholics really are not permitted to think for themselves. (NOTTHINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree554.1
2) Agree18213.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree42832.0
4) Disagree42832.0
5) Strongly disagree18714.0
8) Don't know392.9
9) No answer181.3
Missing1475
Total1337100.0
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576) Was there ever a time when you drank any alcoholic beverages? (EVDRINK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes66982.0
2) No13917.0
9) No answer81.0
Missing1996
Total816100.0
577) Thinking back over the last 12 months, about how regularly did you drink alcoholic beverages? Would you say that is was (DRINKYR)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in those 12 months6520.8
2) 1 to 3 times in 12 months5718.2
3) 4 to 7 times in 12 months3310.5
4) 8 to 11 times in 12 months309.6
5) 1 to 3 times a month6520.8
6) Once or twice week3310.5
7) 3 to 4 times a week165.1
8) 5 times a week or more113.5
99) No answer31.0
Missing2499
Total313100.0
578) Again, as you think back over the last 12 months, about how many drinks would you have on a typical day when you drank? (DRINKDAY)
 TOTAL%
1) 111948.0
2) 26626.6
3) 32710.9
4) 4124.8
5) 583.2
6) 652.0
7) 741.6
8) 810.4
12) 1210.4
98) Don't know20.8
99) Missing31.2
Missing2564
Total248100.0
579) Now I would like to ask you some questions about your use of alcoholic beverages during the last 12 months. How often did you have 6 or more drinks of wine, beer, or liquor in a single day? (DRINK6UP)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in those 12 months16365.7
2) 1 to 3 times in 12 months4216.9
3) 4 to 7 times in 12 months83.2
4) 8 to 11 times in 12 months31.2
5) 1 to 3 times in a month197.7
6) Once or twice a week52.0
7) 3 to 4 times a week41.6
8) 5 times a week or more10.4
99) No answer31.2
Missing2564
Total248100.0
580) Think of all kinds of alcoholic beverages combined, that is, any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer; glasses of wine; or drinks containing liquor of any kind. During the last 12 months, what is the largest number of drinks you had on any single day? Was it: (DRINKMAX)
 TOTAL%
0) Did not drink at all in the last 12 months6919.0
1) At least a sip, but less than one full drink267.1
2) At least 1, but less than 3 drinks13035.7
3) At least 3, but less than 5 drinks6919.0
4) At least 5, but less than 8 drinks349.3
5) At least 8, but less than 12 drinks113.0
6) At least 12, but less than 20 drinks154.1
7) 20 or more drinks in a single day20.5
98) Don't know10.3
99) Refused71.9
Missing2448
Total364100.0
581) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least 12, but less than 20 drinks of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer, glasses of wine, or drinks containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINK12)
 TOTAL%
2) Once in the last 12 months14.0
3) Twice in the last 12 months624.0
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months312.0
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months14.0
6) One to three times a month416.0
7) Once or twice a week14.0
8) Three to four times a week14.0
98) Don't know14.0
99) No answer728.0
Missing2787
Total25100.0
582) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least 8, but less than 12 drinks of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer, glasses of wine, or drinks containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINK8)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in the last 12 months12.8
2) Once in the last 12 months38.3
3) Twice in the last 12 months616.7
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months513.9
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months411.1
6) One to three times a month411.1
7) Once or twice a week411.1
8) Three or four times a week12.8
98) Don't know12.8
99) No answer719.4
Missing2776
Total36100.0
583) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least 5, but less than 8 drinks of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer, glasses of wine, or drinks containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINK5)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in the last 12 months45.7
2) Once in the last 12 months57.1
3) Twice in the last 12 months1217.1
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months1115.7
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months710.0
6) One to three times a month1014.3
7) Once or twice a week1115.7
8) Three or four times a week11.4
98) Don't know22.9
99) No answer710.0
Missing2742
Total70100.0
584) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least 3, but less than 5 drinks of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer, glasses of wine, or drinks containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in the last 12 months64.3
2) Once in the last 12 months117.9
3) Twice in the last 12 months2014.4
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months3021.6
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months139.4
6) One to three times a month2820.1
7) Once or twice a week1812.9
8) Three to four times a week32.2
9) Every day or nearly every day10.7
98) Don't know21.4
99) No answer75.0
Missing2673
Total139100.0
585) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least 1, but less than 3 drinks of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is any combination of cans, bottles or glasses of beer, glasses of wine, or drinks containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINK1)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in the last 12 months72.6
2) Once in the last 12 months2710.0
3) Twice in the last 12 months3211.9
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months5721.2
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months269.7
6) One to three times a month5620.8
7) Once or twice a week3312.3
8) Three or four times a week124.5
9) Every day or nearly every day93.3
98) Don't know31.1
99) No answer72.6
Missing2543
Total269100.0
586) During the last 12 months, how often did you have at least a sip, but less than one full drink of any kind of alcoholic beverage in a single day, that is, beer, wine, or a drink containing liquor of any kind. Was it: (DRINKMIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Never in the last 12 months13336.5
2) Once in the last 12 months3710.2
3) Twice in the last 12 months328.8
4) Three to six times in the last 12 months4311.8
5) Seven to eleven times in the last 12 months154.1
6) One to three times a month3710.2
7) Once or twice a week318.5
8) Three to four times a week164.4
9) Every day or nearly every day71.9
98) Don't know61.6
99) No answer71.9
Missing2448
Total364100.0
587) Besides belonging to a congregation or religion, do you belong to any church-related groups such as a fellowship or study group, a choir, board, or committee? (CHURCHTX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23952.0
2) No21546.7
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer51.1
Missing2352
Total460100.0
588) Are there any activities that you do with the same group of people on a regular basis even if the group doesn't have a name such as a bridge group, exercise group, or a group that meets to discuss individual or community problems? (INFRMGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39426.8
2) No107172.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
589) Do you belong to more than one fraternal group? (TYPFRAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1918.1
2) No8076.2
9) No answer65.7
Missing2707
Total105100.0
590) Do you belong to more than one service club? (TYPSERV)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3221.9
2) No10874.0
9) No answer64.1
Missing2666
Total146100.0
591) Do you belong to more than one veterans club? (TYPVET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1012.0
2) No6780.7
9) No answer67.2
Missing2729
Total83100.0
592) Do you belong to more than one political club? (TYPPOLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes811.8
2) No5377.9
8) Don't know11.5
9) No answer68.8
Missing2744
Total68100.0
593) Do you belong to more than one labor union? (TYPUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes128.2
2) No12887.7
9) No answer64.1
Missing2666
Total146100.0
594) Do you belong to more than one sport club? (TYPSPORT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6525.9
2) No17971.3
9) No answer72.8
Missing2561
Total251100.0
595) Do you belong to more than one youth group? (TYPYOUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes138.3
2) No13687.2
8) Don't know10.6
9) No answer63.8
Missing2656
Total156100.0
596) Do you belong to more than one school service club? (TYPSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes209.5
2) No18386.7
8) Don't know10.5
9) No answer73.3
Missing2601
Total211100.0
597) Do you belong to more than one hobby or garden club? (TYPHOBBY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2012.2
2) No13884.1
9) No answer63.7
Missing2648
Total164100.0
598) Do you belong to more than one school fraternity or sorority? (TYPGREEK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23.0
2) No5786.4
8) Don't now11.5
9) No answer69.1
Missing2746
Total66100.0
599) Do you belong to more than one nationality club? (TYPNAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24.5
2) No3681.8
9) No answer613.6
Missing2768
Total44100.0
600) Do you belong to more than one farm organization? (TYPFARM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36.1
2) No4183.7
9) No answer510.2
Missing2763
Total49100.0
601) Do you belong to more than one literary, art, discussion, or study group? (TYPLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2113.2
2) No13182.4
9) No answer74.4
Missing2653
Total159100.0
602) Do you belong to more than one professional or academic society? (TYPPROF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7332.3
2) No14363.3
9) No answer104.4
Missing2586
Total226100.0
603) Do you belong to more than one church-affiliated group? (TYPCHURH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5411.7
2) No39585.9
9) No answer112.4
Missing2352
Total460100.0
604) Do you belong to more than one of any other club? (TYPOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes98.5
2) No8883.0
9) No answer98.5
Missing2706
Total106100.0
605) Do you belong to more than one informal group? (TYPINFRM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9423.5
2) No29573.8
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer102.5
Missing2412
Total400100.0
606) How many fraternal groups do you belong to? (NUMFRAT)
 TOTAL%
1) 18076.2
2) 21514.3
3) 332.9
4) 411.0
9) No answer65.7
Missing2707
Total105100.0
607) How many service clubs do you belong to? (NUMSERV)
 TOTAL%
1) 110874.0
2) 21611.0
3) 3138.9
4) 421.4
7) Seven or more10.7
9) No answer64.1
Missing2666
Total146100.0
608) How many veterans groups do you belong to? (NUMVET)
 TOTAL%
1) 16780.7
2) 267.2
3) 311.2
4) 411.2
5) 511.2
9) No answer78.4
Missing2729
Total83100.0
609) How many political clubs do you belong to? (NUMPOLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) 15379.1
2) 234.5
3) 357.5
9) No answer69.0
Missing2745
Total67100.0
610) How many labor unions do you belong to? (NUMUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) 112887.7
2) 296.2
3) 310.7
4) 410.7
9) No answer74.8
Missing2666
Total146100.0
611) How many sports groups do you belong to? (NUMSPORT)
 TOTAL%
1) 117971.3
2) 24417.5
3) 3176.8
4) 431.2
6) 710.4
9) No answer72.8
Missing2561
Total251100.0
612) How many youth groups do you belong to? (NUMYOUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) 113687.7
2) 2106.5
3) 310.6
5) 510.6
9) No answer74.5
Missing2657
Total155100.0
613) How many school service groups do you belong to? (NUMSCHL)
 TOTAL%
1) 118387.1
2) 2157.1
3) 331.4
4) 410.5
9) No answer83.8
Missing2602
Total210100.0
614) How many hobby or garden clubs do you belong to? (NUMHOBBY)
 TOTAL%
1) 113884.1
2) 2137.9
3) 363.7
9) No answer74.3
Missing2648
Total164100.0
615) How many school fraternities or sororities do you belong to? (NUMGREEK)
 TOTAL%
1) 15787.7
2) 223.1
9) No answer69.2
Missing2747
Total65100.0
616) How many nationality groups do you belong to? (NUMNAT)
 TOTAL%
1) 13681.8
2) 224.5
9) No answer613.6
Missing2768
Total44100.0
617) How many farm organizations do you belong to? (NUMFARM)
 TOTAL%
1) 14183.7
2) 224.1
3) 312.0
9) No answer510.2
Missing2763
Total49100.0
618) How many literary, art, discussion, or study groups do you belong to? (NUMLIT)
 TOTAL%
1) 113182.4
2) 2159.4
3) 331.9
4) 410.6
9) No answer95.7
Missing2653
Total159100.0
619) How many professional or academic societies do you belong to? (NUMPROF)
 TOTAL%
1) 114363.3
2) 24319.0
3) 3188.0
4) 452.2
5) 531.3
6) 710.4
8) Don't know20.9
9) No answer114.9
Missing2586
Total226100.0
620) How many church-affiliated groups do you belong to? (NUMCHURH)
 TOTAL%
1) 139585.9
2) 2327.0
3) 3153.3
4) 440.9
6) 710.2
9) No answer132.8
Missing2352
Total460100.0
621) How many of any other groups do you belong to? (NUMOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) 18883.0
2) 265.7
3) 310.9
5) 521.9
9) No answer98.5
Missing2706
Total106100.0
622) How many INFRM groups do you belong to? (NUMINFRM)
 TOTAL%
1) 129573.9
2) 25513.8
3) 3225.5
4) 461.5
5) 541.0
8) Don't know41.0
9) No answer133.3
Missing2413
Total399100.0
623) How many years have you been a member of: First fraternal group (YRFRAT1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total10525.8029.74
624) How many years have you been a member of: Second fraternal group (YRFRAT2)
 TOTAL%
0) 014.0
1) 114.0
2) 214.0
3) 314.0
5) 528.0
6) 614.0
9) 914.0
10) 1014.0
16) 1614.0
18) 1814.0
20) 2028.0
25) 2528.0
30) 3014.0
37) 3714.0
50) 5014.0
99) No answer728.0
Missing2787
Total25100.0
625) How many years have you been a member of: Third fraternal group (YRFRAT3)
 TOTAL%
3) 3110.0
9) 9110.0
44) 44110.0
99) No answer770.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
626) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth fraternal group (YRFRAT4)
 TOTAL%
9) 9114.3
99) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
627) How many years have you been a member of: First service club (YRSERV1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14612.9720.45
628) How many years have you been a member of: Second service club (YRSERV2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1410.5
2) 2410.5
3) 337.9
4) 425.3
5) 537.9
6) 612.6
7) 712.6
8) 812.6
9) 912.6
10) 1037.9
12) 1212.6
14) 1425.3
15) 1512.6
20) 2025.3
40) 4012.6
99) No answer821.1
Missing2774
Total38100.0
629) How many years have you been a member of: Third service club (YRSERV3)
 TOTAL%
1) 129.1
2) 214.5
4) 4313.6
5) 5627.3
8) 814.5
24) 2414.5
99) No answer836.4
Missing2790
Total22100.0
630) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth service club (YRSERV4)
 TOTAL%
3) 3111.1
10) 10111.1
99) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
631) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth service club (YRSERV5)
 TOTAL%
18) 18114.3
99) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
632) How many years have you been a member of: Sixth service club (YRSERV6)
 TOTAL%
1) 1114.3
99) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
633) How many years have you been a member of: Seventh service club (YRSERV7)
 TOTAL%
4) 4114.3
99) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
634) How many years have you been a member of: Eighth service club (YRSERV8)
 TOTAL%
31) 31114.3
99) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
635) How many years have you been a member of: First veterans group (YRVET1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total8328.1732.69
636) How many years have you been a member of: Second veterans group (YRVET2)
 TOTAL%
1) 116.3
3) 316.3
6) 616.3
10) 1016.3
18) 18212.5
20) 2016.3
40) 40212.5
99) No answer743.8
Missing2796
Total16100.0
637) How many years have you been a member of: Third veterans group (YRVET3)
 TOTAL%
3) 3110.0
6) 6110.0
18) 18110.0
99) No answer770.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
638) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth veterans group (YRVET4)
 TOTAL%
10) 10111.1
98) Don't know111.1
99) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
639) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth veterans group (YRVET5)
 TOTAL%
15) 15112.5
99) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
640) How many years have you been a member of: First political club (YRPOLIT1)
 TOTAL%
0) 022.9
1) 11217.6
2) 268.8
3) 334.4
4) 434.4
5) 522.9
10) 101217.6
11) 1111.5
12) 1211.5
14) 1411.5
15) 1522.9
18) 1811.5
20) 2045.9
25) 2511.5
30) 3011.5
35) 3511.5
40) 4022.9
50) 5011.5
98) Don't know57.4
99) No answer710.3
Missing2744
Total68100.0
641) How many years have you been a member of: Second political club (YRPOLIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1321.4
4) 417.1
10) 1017.1
13) 1317.1
20) 2017.1
30) 3017.1
99) No answer642.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
642) How many years have you been a member of: Third political club (YRPOLIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) 119.1
4) 4218.2
20) 2019.1
98) Don't know19.1
99) No answer654.5
Missing2801
Total11100.0
643) How many years have you been a member of: First labor union (YRUNION1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total14618.8223.45
644) How many years have you been a member of: Second labor union (YRUNION2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1211.1
3) 315.6
5) 515.6
12) 12211.1
15) 1515.6
18) 1815.6
25) 2515.6
35) 3515.6
40) 4015.6
99) No answer738.9
Missing2794
Total18100.0
645) How many years have you been a member of: Third labor union (YRUNION3)
 TOTAL%
25) 25111.1
35) 35111.1
99) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
646) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth labor union (YRUNION4)
 TOTAL%
35) 35112.5
99) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
647) How many years have you been a member of: First sports group (YRSPORT1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total25112.2019.32
648) How many years have you been a member of: Second sports group (YRSPORT2)
 TOTAL%
0) 022.8
1) 1912.5
2) 21318.1
3) 368.3
4) 468.3
5) 522.8
6) 656.9
7) 711.4
8) 822.8
10) 1045.6
12) 1234.2
15) 1545.6
20) 2022.8
25) 2511.4
30) 3011.4
40) 4022.8
99) No answer912.5
Missing2740
Total72100.0
649) How many years have you been a member of: Third sports group (YRSPORT3)
 TOTAL%
1) 1414.3
2) 2310.7
3) 313.6
4) 427.1
5) 527.1
6) 613.6
7) 713.6
16) 1613.6
20) 2027.1
30) 3013.6
40) 4013.6
99) No answer932.1
Missing2784
Total28100.0
650) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth sports group (YRSPORT4)
 TOTAL%
5) 519.1
6) 619.1
25) 2519.1
99) No answer872.7
Missing2801
Total11100.0
651) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth sports group (YRSPORT5)
 TOTAL%
99) No answer8100.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
652) How many years have you been a member of: Sixth sports group (YRSPORT6)
 TOTAL%
99) No answer8100.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
653) How many years have you been a member of: First youth group (YRYOUTH1)
 TOTAL%
0) 063.8
1) 12918.6
2) 22113.5
3) 3149.0
4) 495.8
5) 595.8
6) 6106.4
7) 763.8
8) 842.6
9) 910.6
10) 1095.8
11) 1142.6
12) 1221.3
14) 1421.3
15) 1542.6
17) 1710.6
19) 1910.6
20) 2085.1
30) 3021.3
33) 3310.6
50) 5010.6
98) Don't know31.9
99) No answer95.8
Missing2656
Total156100.0
654) How many years have you been a member of: Second youth group (YRYOUTH2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1210.5
2) 2210.5
3) 315.3
4) 415.3
5) 515.3
8) 815.3
10) 1015.3
15) 1515.3
98) Don't know210.5
99) No answer736.8
Missing2793
Total19100.0
655) How many years have you been a member of: Third youth group (YRYOUTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) 1111.1
3) 3111.1
99) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
656) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth youth group (YRYOUTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) 1112.5
99) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
657) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth youth group (YRYOUTH5)
 TOTAL%
1) 1112.5
99) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
658) How many years have you been a member of: First school service group (YRSCHL1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total21114.5528.28
659) How many years have you been a member of: Second school service group (YRSCHL2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1414.8
2) 213.7
3) 327.4
4) 413.7
5) 5311.1
6) 613.7
8) 813.7
10) 1027.4
12) 1213.7
23) 2313.7
98) Don't know13.7
99) No answer933.3
Missing2785
Total27100.0
660) How many years have you been a member of: Third school service group (YRSCHL3)
 TOTAL%
1) 1216.7
2) 218.3
3) 318.3
99) No answer866.7
Missing2800
Total12100.0
661) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth school service group (YRSCHL4)
 TOTAL%
1) 1111.1
99) No answer888.9
Missing2803
Total9100.0
662) How many years have you been a member of: First hobby or garden club (YRHOBBY1)
 TOTAL%
0) 074.3
1) 13018.3
2) 22213.4
3) 31710.4
4) 495.5
5) 5116.7
6) 653.0
7) 753.0
8) 853.0
9) 921.2
10) 10127.3
12) 1210.6
13) 1321.2
14) 1431.8
15) 1531.8
20) 2053.0
22) 2221.2
23) 2310.6
25) 2553.0
30) 3010.6
35) 3510.6
50) 5010.6
98) Don't know53.0
99) No answer95.5
Missing2648
Total164100.0
663) How many years have you been a member of: Second hobby or garden club (YRHOBBY2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1623.1
2) 213.8
3) 3311.5
5) 513.8
7) 713.8
8) 813.8
10) 10311.5
12) 1213.8
20) 2013.8
40) 4013.8
99) No answer726.9
Missing2786
Total26100.0
664) How many years have you been a member of: Third hobby or garden club (YRHOBBY3)
 TOTAL%
0) 017.7
2) 2323.1
8) 817.7
10) 1017.7
99) No answer753.8
Missing2799
Total13100.0
665) How many years have you been a member of: First school fraternity or sorority (YRGREEK1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total6626.4630.72
666) How many years have you been a member of: Second school fraternity or sorority (YRGREEK2)
 TOTAL%
13) 13112.5
50) 50112.5
99) No answer675.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
667) How many years have you been a member of: Third school fraternity or sorority (YRGREEK3)
 TOTAL%
99) No answer6100.0
Missing2806
Total6100.0
668) How many years have you been a member of: First nationality group (YRNAT1)
 TOTAL%
0) 024.5
1) 124.5
2) 249.1
3) 336.8
4) 412.3
5) 524.5
6) 612.3
8) 836.8
10) 1012.3
11) 1112.3
12) 1212.3
13) 1324.5
15) 1512.3
18) 1812.3
19) 1912.3
20) 2049.1
24) 2412.3
30) 3024.5
35) 3524.5
40) 4012.3
99) No answer818.2
Missing2768
Total44100.0
669) How many years have you been a member of: Second nationality group (YRNAT2)
 TOTAL%
4) 4112.5
5) 5112.5
99) No answer675.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
670) How many years have you been a member of: Third nationality group (YRNAT3)
 TOTAL%
99) No answer6100.0
Missing2806
Total6100.0
671) How many years have you been a member of: First farm organization (YRFARM1)
 TOTAL%
0) 012.0
1) 1510.2
2) 2510.2
3) 312.0
5) 512.0
6) 612.0
7) 712.0
8) 824.1
9) 924.1
10) 10510.2
12) 1212.0
13) 1312.0
14) 1424.1
15) 1512.0
16) 1612.0
18) 1824.1
19) 1912.0
20) 20510.2
30) 3024.1
35) 3512.0
40) 4012.0
50) 5012.0
99) No answer612.2
Missing2763
Total49100.0
672) How many years have you been a member of: Second farm organization (YRFARM2)
 TOTAL%
14) 14112.5
20) 20112.5
98) Don't know112.5
99) No answer562.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
673) How many years have you been a member of: Third farm organization (YRFARM3)
 TOTAL%
20) 20116.7
99) No answer583.3
Missing2806
Total6100.0
674) How many years have you been a member of: First literary, art, discussion, or study groups (YRLIT1)
 TOTAL%
0) 053.1
1) 13018.9
2) 22113.2
3) 32314.5
4) 4127.5
5) 5148.8
6) 631.9
7) 742.5
8) 831.9
9) 931.9
10) 1074.4
12) 1210.6
13) 1310.6
14) 1410.6
15) 1563.8
20) 2074.4
24) 2410.6
25) 2510.6
30) 3010.6
40) 4010.6
50) 5010.6
58) 5810.6
98) Don't know10.6
99) No answer116.9
Missing2653
Total159100.0
675) How many years have you been a member of: Second literary, art, discussion, or study groups (YRLIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1621.4
2) 2621.4
3) 313.6
5) 5310.7
10) 1013.6
22) 2213.6
54) 5413.6
99) No answer932.1
Missing2784
Total28100.0
676) How many years have you been a member of: Third literary, art, discussion, or study groups (YRLIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) 1215.4
3) 317.7
4) 417.7
99) No answer969.2
Missing2799
Total13100.0
677) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth literary, art, discussion, or study groups (YRLIT4)
 TOTAL%
2) 2110.0
99) No answer990.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
678) How many years have you been a member of: First professional or academic society (YRPROF1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total22617.7426.61
679) How many years have you been a member of: Second professional or academic society (YRPROF2)
 TOTAL%
1) 11012.0
2) 267.2
3) 389.6
4) 444.8
5) 522.4
6) 644.8
7) 733.6
8) 844.8
9) 922.4
10) 1056.0
11) 1111.2
13) 1311.2
15) 1556.0
17) 1733.6
18) 1833.6
20) 2011.2
23) 2311.2
24) 2411.2
25) 2511.2
30) 3011.2
33) 3311.2
37) 3711.2
43) 4311.2
99) No answer1416.9
Missing2729
Total83100.0
680) How many years have you been a member of: Third professional or academic society (YRPROF3)
 TOTAL%
1) 137.9
3) 312.6
4) 437.9
5) 5410.5
6) 637.9
7) 712.6
10) 1025.3
11) 1112.6
17) 1725.3
20) 2012.6
24) 2412.6
31) 3112.6
98) Don't know410.5
99) No answer1128.9
Missing2774
Total38100.0
681) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth professional or academic society (YRPROF4)
 TOTAL%
2) 215.0
3) 3210.0
4) 415.0
10) 1015.0
17) 1715.0
24) 2415.0
31) 3115.0
98) Don't know15.0
99) No answer1155.0
Missing2792
Total20100.0
682) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth professional or academic society (YRPROF5)
 TOTAL%
1) 116.7
4) 4213.3
18) 1816.7
99) No answer1173.3
Missing2797
Total15100.0
683) How many years have you been a member of: Sixth professional or academic society (YRPROF6)
 TOTAL%
98) Don't know18.3
99) No answer1191.7
Missing2800
Total12100.0
684) How many years have you been a member of: First church affiliated group (YRCHURH1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total46016.6225.44
685) How many years have you been a member of: Second church affiliated group (YRCHURH2)
 TOTAL%
0) 023.1
1) 11218.5
2) 234.6
3) 357.7
4) 469.2
5) 511.5
6) 611.5
7) 746.2
10) 1011.5
13) 1323.1
14) 1411.5
15) 1534.6
20) 2034.6
24) 2411.5
25) 2523.1
26) 2611.5
28) 2811.5
30) 3011.5
43) 4311.5
56) 5611.5
99) No answer1320.0
Missing2747
Total65100.0
686) How many years have you been a member of: Third church affiliated group (YRCHURH3)
 TOTAL%
1) 1515.2
2) 226.1
3) 313.0
4) 426.1
5) 513.0
6) 613.0
7) 713.0
10) 1026.1
12) 1213.0
30) 3013.0
43) 4313.0
70) 7013.0
98) Don't know13.0
99) No answer1339.4
Missing2779
Total33100.0
687) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth church affiliated group (YRCHURH4)
 TOTAL%
1) 115.6
3) 3211.1
43) 4315.6
98) Don't know15.6
99) No answer1372.2
Missing2794
Total18100.0
688) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth church affiliated group (YRCHURH5)
 TOTAL%
43) 4317.1
99) No answer1392.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
689) How many years have you been a member of: Sixth church affiliated group (YRCHURH6)
 TOTAL%
43) 4317.1
99) No answer1392.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
690) How many years have you been a member of: First other group (YROTHER1)
 TOTAL%
0) 02927.4
1) 11413.2
2) 2109.4
3) 310.9
4) 421.9
5) 532.8
6) 610.9
10) 1010.9
11) 1121.9
12) 1232.8
15) 1521.9
16) 1621.9
20) 2021.9
22) 2221.9
27) 2732.8
40) 4010.9
98) Don't know1110.4
99) No answer1716.0
Missing2706
Total106100.0
691) How many years have you been a member of: Second other group (YROTHER2)
 TOTAL%
1) 1422.2
7) 715.6
10) 1015.6
15) 1515.6
24) 2415.6
98) Don't know15.6
99) No answer950.0
Missing2794
Total18100.0
692) How many years have you been a member of: Third other group (YROTHER3)
 TOTAL%
4) 418.3
12) 1218.3
15) 1518.3
99) No answer975.0
Missing2800
Total12100.0
693) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth other group (YROTHER4)
 TOTAL%
10) 1019.1
12) 1219.1
99) No answer981.8
Missing2801
Total11100.0
694) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth other group (YROTHER5)
 TOTAL%
1) 119.1
20) 2019.1
99) No answer981.8
Missing2801
Total11100.0
695) How many years have you been a member of: First farm organization (YRINFRM1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total40016.8530.39
696) How many years have you been a member of: Second farm organization (YRINFRM2)
 TOTAL%
0) 054.8
1) 11312.5
2) 21211.5
3) 3109.6
4) 443.8
5) 554.8
6) 621.9
7) 754.8
8) 811.0
9) 911.0
10) 1076.7
11) 1111.0
12) 1265.8
15) 1532.9
16) 1611.0
20) 2021.9
25) 2511.0
30) 3043.8
36) 3611.0
60) 6011.0
98) Don't know21.9
99) No answer1716.3
Missing2708
Total104100.0
697) How many years have you been a member of: Third farm organization (YRINFRM3)
 TOTAL%
0) 024.4
1) 1613.3
2) 224.4
3) 348.9
4) 436.7
5) 512.2
6) 612.2
7) 712.2
8) 812.2
10) 1024.4
13) 1312.2
15) 1512.2
20) 2036.7
26) 2612.2
40) 4024.4
44) 4412.2
99) No answer1328.9
Missing2767
Total45100.0
698) How many years have you been a member of: Fourth farm organization (YRINFRM4)
 TOTAL%
3) 314.3
4) 414.3
7) 728.7
8) 814.3
10) 1014.3
13) 1314.3
30) 3028.7
38) 3814.3
99) No answer1356.5
Missing2789
Total23100.0
699) How many years have you been a member of: Fifth farm organization (YRINFRM5)
 TOTAL%
4) 415.9
5) 515.9
7) 715.9
10) 1015.9
99) No answer1376.5
Missing2795
Total17100.0
700) Does the fraternal club meet in this area? First fraternal club (MTFRAT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7773.3
2) No1918.1
8) Don't know11.0
9) No answer87.6
Missing2707
Total105100.0
701) Does the fraternal club meet in this area? Second fraternal club (MTFRAT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1560.0
2) No312.0
9) No answer728.0
Missing2787
Total25100.0
702) Does the fraternal club meet in this area? Third fraternal club (MTFRAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes330.0
9) No answer770.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
703) Does the fraternal club meet in this area? Fourth fraternal club (MTFRAT4)
 TOTAL%
9) No answer7100.0
Missing2805
Total7100.0
704) Does the service club meet in this area? First service club (MTSERV1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11176.0
2) No2215.1
8) Don't know42.7
9) No answer96.2
Missing2666
Total146100.0
705) Does the service club meet in this area? Second service club (MTSERV2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2463.2
2) No615.8
9) No answer821.1
Missing2774
Total38100.0
706) Does the service club meet in this area? Third service club (MTSERV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1359.1
2) No14.5
9) No answer836.4
Missing2790
Total22100.0
707) Does the service club meet in this area? Fourth service club (MTSERV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111.1
2) No111.1
9) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
708) Does the service club meet in this area? Fifth service club (MTSERV5)
 TOTAL%
2) No114.3
9) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
709) Does the service club meet in this area? Sixth service club (MTSERV6)
 TOTAL%
2) No114.3
9) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
710) Does the service club meet in this area? Seventh service club (MTSERV7)
 TOTAL%
2) No114.3
9) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
711) Does the service club meet in this area? Eighth service club (MTSERV8)
 TOTAL%
2) No114.3
9) No answer685.7
Missing2805
Total7100.0
712) Does the veterans group meet in this area? First veterans group (MTVET1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5768.7
2) No1922.9
9) No answer78.4
Missing2729
Total83100.0
713) Does the veterans group meet in this area? Second veterans group (MTVET2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes956.3
9) No answer743.8
Missing2796
Total16100.0
714) Does the veterans group meet in this area? Third veterans group (MTVET3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes330.0
9) No answer770.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
715) Does the veterans group meet in this area? Fourth veterans group (MTVET4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes222.2
9) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
716) Does the veterans group meet in this area? Fifth veterans group (MTVET5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112.5
9) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
717) Does the political club meet in this area? First political club (MTPOLIT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4261.8
2) No1725.0
8) Don't know34.4
9) No answer68.8
Missing2744
Total68100.0
718) Does the political club meet in this area? Second political club (MTPOLIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes642.9
2) No214.3
9) No answer642.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
719) Does the political club meet in this area? Third political club (MTPOLIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes436.4
2) No19.1
9) No answer654.5
Missing2801
Total11100.0
720) Does the labor union meet in this area? First labor union (MTUNION1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9967.8
2) No3524.0
8) Don't know42.7
9) No answer85.5
Missing2666
Total146100.0
721) Does the labor union meet in this area? Second labor union (MTUNION2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes738.9
2) No211.1
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer738.9
Missing2794
Total18100.0
722) Does the labor union meet in this area? Third labor union (MTUNION3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111.1
2) No111.1
9) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
723) Does the labor union meet in this area? Fourth labor union (MTUNION4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112.5
9) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
724) Does the sports group meet in this area? First sports group (MTSPORT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20782.5
2) No3513.9
9) No answer93.6
Missing2561
Total251100.0
725) Does the sports group meet in this area? Second sports group (MTSPORT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5981.9
2) No45.6
9) No answer912.5
Missing2740
Total72100.0
726) Does the sports group meet in this area? Third sports group (MTSPORT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1967.9
9) No answer932.1
Missing2784
Total28100.0
727) Does the sports group meet in this area? Fourth sports group (MTSPORT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes327.3
9) No answer872.7
Missing2801
Total11100.0
728) Does the sports group meet in this area? Fifth sports group (MTSPORT5)
 TOTAL%
9) No answer8100.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
729) Does the sports group meet in this area? Sixth sports group (MTSPORT6)
 TOTAL%
9) No answer8100.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
730) Does the youth group meet in this area? First youth group (MTYOUTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12680.8
2) No1912.2
8) Don't know31.9
9) No answer85.1
Missing2656
Total156100.0
731) Does the youth group meet in this area? Second youth group (MTYOUTH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1052.6
2) No15.3
8) Don't know15.3
9) No answer736.8
Missing2793
Total19100.0
732) Does the youth group meet in this area? Third youth group (MTYOUTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes222.2
9) No answer777.8
Missing2803
Total9100.0
733) Does the youth group meet in this area? Fourth youth group (MTYOUTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112.5
9) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
734) Does the youth group meet in this area? Fifth youth group (MTYOUTH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112.5
9) No answer787.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
735) Does the school service group meet in this area? First school service group (MTSCHL1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17683.4
2) No2310.9
8) Don't know20.9
9) No answer104.7
Missing2601
Total211100.0
736) Does the school service group meet in this area? Second school service group (MTSCHL2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1659.3
2) No27.4
9) No answer933.3
Missing2785
Total27100.0
737) Does the school service group meet in this area? Third school service group (MTSCHL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes433.3
9) No answer866.7
Missing2800
Total12100.0
738) Does the school service group meet in this area? Fourth school service group (MTSCHL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes111.1
9) No answer888.9
Missing2803
Total9100.0
739) Does the hobby or garden club meet in this area? First hobby or garden club (MTHOBBY1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11771.3
2) No3722.6
8) Don't know21.2
9) No answer84.9
Missing2648
Total164100.0
740) Does the hobby or garden club meet in this area? Second hobby or garden club (MTHOBBY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1350.0
2) No623.1
9) No answer726.9
Missing2786
Total26100.0
741) Does the hobby or garden club meet in this area? Third hobby or garden club (MTHOBBY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes430.8
2) No215.4
9) No answer753.8
Missing2799
Total13100.0
742) Does the school fraternity or sorority meet in this area? First school fraternity or sorority (MTGREEK1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3147.0
2) No2842.4
9) No answer710.6
Missing2746
Total66100.0
743) Does the school fraternity or sorority meet in this area? Second school fraternity or sorority (MTGREEK2)
 TOTAL%
2) No225.0
9) No answer675.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
744) Does the school fraternity or sorority meet in this area? Third school fraternity or sorority (MTGREEK3)
 TOTAL%
9) No answer6100.0
Missing2806
Total6100.0
745) Does the nationality group meet in this area? First nationality group (MTNAT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2454.5
2) No1329.5
9) No answer715.9
Missing2768
Total44100.0
746) Does the nationality group meet in this area? Second nationality group (MTNAT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes225.0
9) No answer675.0
Missing2804
Total8100.0
747) Does the nationality group meet in this area? Third nationality group (MTNAT3)
 TOTAL%
9) No answer6100.0
Missing2806
Total6100.0
748) Does the farm organization meet in this area? First farm organization (MTFARM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2551.0
2) No1836.7
9) No answer612.2
Missing2763
Total49100.0
749) Does the farm organization meet in this area? Second farm organization (MTFARM2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes112.5
2) No225.0
9) No answer562.5
Missing2804
Total8100.0
750) Does the farm organization meet in this area? Third farm organization (MTFARM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116.7
9) No answer583.3
Missing2806
Total6100.0
751) Does the literary, art, discussion, or study group meet in this area? First literary, art, discussion, or study group (MTLIT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11974.8
2) No3018.9
9) No answer106.3
Missing2653
Total159100.0
752) Does the literary, art, discussion, or study group meet in this area? Second literary, art, discussion, or study group (MTLIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1657.1
2) No310.7
9) No answer932.1
Missing2784
Total28100.0
753) Does the literary, art, discussion, or study group meet in this area? Third literary, art, discussion, or study group (MTLIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes215.4
2) No215.4
9) No answer969.2
Missing2799
Total13100.0
754) Does the literary, art, discussion, or study group meet in this area? Fourth literary, art, discussion, or study group (MTLIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110.0
9) No answer990.0
Missing2802
Total10100.0
755) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? First professional or academic society (MTPROF1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12153.5
2) No9240.7
9) No answer135.8
Missing2586
Total226100.0
756) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? Second professional or academic society (MTPROF2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3845.8
2) No3238.6
9) No answer1315.7
Missing2729
Total83100.0
757) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? Third professional or academic society (MTPROF3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1950.0
2) No821.1
9) No answer1128.9
Missing2774
Total38100.0
758) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? Fourth professional or academic society (MTPROF4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes15.0
2) No840.0
9) No answer1155.0
Missing2792
Total20100.0
759) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? Fifth professional or academic society (MTPROF5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes320.0
2) No16.7
9) No answer1173.3
Missing2797
Total15100.0
760) Does the professional or academic society meet in this area? Sixth professional or academic society (MTPROF6)
 TOTAL%
2) No18.3
9) No answer1191.7
Missing2800
Total12100.0
761) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? First church-affiliated group (MTCHURH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37581.5
2) No6313.7
8) Don't know71.5
9) No answer153.3
Missing2352
Total460100.0
762) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? Second church-affiliated group (MTCHURH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4670.8
2) No69.2
9) No answer1320.0
Missing2747
Total65100.0
763) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? Third church-affiliated group (MTCHURH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1751.5
2) No26.1
8) Don't know13.0
9) No answer1339.4
Missing2779
Total33100.0
764) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? Fourth church-affiliated group (MTCHURH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes422.2
9) No answer1477.8
Missing2794
Total18100.0
765) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? Fifth church-affiliated group (MTCHURH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17.1
9) No answer1392.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
766) Does the church-affiliated group meet in this area? Sixth church-affiliated group (MTCHURH6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes17.1
9) No answer1392.9
Missing2798
Total14100.0
767) Do any other groups meet in this area? First other group (MTOTHER1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4542.5
2) No3835.8
8) Don't know87.5
9) No answer1514.2
Missing2706
Total106100.0
768) Do any other groups meet in this area? Second other group (MTOTHER2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes527.8
2) No316.7
8) Don't know15.6
9) No answer950.0
Missing2794
Total18100.0
769) Do any other groups meet in this area? Third other group (MTOTHER3) (MTOTHER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18.3
2) No18.3
8) Don't know18.3
9) No answer975.0
Missing2800
Total12100.0
770) Do any other groups meet in this area? Fourth other group (MTOTHER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19.1
2) No19.1
9) No answer981.8
Missing2801
Total11100.0
771) Do any other groups meet in this area? Fifth other group (MTOTHER5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19.1
2) No19.1
9) No answer981.8
Missing2801
Total11100.0
772) Do any other informal groups meet in this area? First other group (MTINFRM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes28270.5
2) No8320.8
8) Don't know164.0
9) No answer194.8
Missing2412
Total400100.0
773) Do any other informal groups meet in this area? Second other group (MTINFRM2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7471.2
2) No1211.5
8) Don't know11.0
9) No answer1716.3
Missing2708
Total104100.0
774) Do any other informal groups meet in this area? Third other group (MTINFRM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2657.8
2) No511.1
8) Don't know12.2
9) No answer1328.9
Missing2767
Total45100.0
775) Do any other informal groups meet in this area? Fourth other group (MTINFRM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes939.1
2) No14.3
9) No answer1356.5
Missing2789
Total23100.0
776) Do any other informal groups meet in this area? Fifth other group (MTINFRM5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes423.5
9) No answer1376.5
Missing2795
Total17100.0
777) Do you and first name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? (GRPBOTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8672.9
2) No2016.9
8) Don't know10.8
9) No answer119.3
Missing2694
Total118100.0
778) Do you and second name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? (GRPBOTH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6673.3
2) No1617.8
8) Don't know11.1
9) No answer77.8
Missing2722
Total90100.0
779) Do you and third name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? (GRPBOTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4673.0
2) No1015.9
9) No answer711.1
Missing2749
Total63100.0
780) Do you and fourth name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? (GRPBOTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3272.7
2) No715.9
9) No answer511.4
Missing2768
Total44100.0
781) Do you and fifth name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? (GRPBOTH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1562.5
2) No416.7
9) No answer520.8
Missing2788
Total24100.0
782) Did you meet the first name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? (FRSTMET1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2424.7
2) No6263.9
9) No answer1111.3
Missing2715
Total97100.0
783) Did you meet the second name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? (FRSTMET2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2635.6
2) No4054.8
9) No answer79.6
Missing2739
Total73100.0
784) Did you meet the third name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? (FRSTMET3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2343.4
2) No2343.4
9) No answer713.2
Missing2759
Total53100.0
785) Did you meet the fourth name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? (FRSTMET4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes821.6
2) No2464.9
9) No answer513.5
Missing2775
Total37100.0
786) Did you meet the fifth name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? (FRSTMET5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1050.0
2) No525.0
9) No answer525.0
Missing2792
Total20100.0
787) How many years have you known the first name? (YRSKWN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total107523.3118.51
788) How many years have you known the second name? (YRSKWN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total79423.9818.85
789) How many years have you known the third name? (YRSKWN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total53123.1219.87
790) How many years have you known the fourth name? (YRSKWN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total29924.2021.25
791) How many years have you known the fifth name? (YRSKWN5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total17125.0522.16
792) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: People like me don't have any say about what the government does (POLEFF11)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20013.6
2) Agree31721.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree26317.9
4) Disagree52135.4
5) Strongly disagree16311.1
8) Can't choose40.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
793) Which of these statements applies to you?: married and living with your husband/wife; not married but living with a partner; married or partnered, but not living in the same household; not married/no partner. (POSSLQ)
 TOTAL%
1) Married, together60449.7
2) Partner, together937.6
3) Married/Partner apart1129.2
4) No partner38531.7
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer181.5
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
794) During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of the following things for people you know personally, such as relatives, friends, neighbors or other acquaintances? -- Helped someone outside of your household with housework or shopping (HELPHWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week1259.3
2) Once a week13710.2
3) Once a month29121.7
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year40730.4
5) Once in the past year1067.9
6) Not at all in the past year26820.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
795) During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of the following things for people you know personally, such as relatives, friends, neighbors or other acquaintances? -- Lent quite a bit of money to another person (LENTTO)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week221.6
2) Once a week191.4
3) Once a month1168.7
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year30722.9
5) Once in the past year26920.1
6) Not at all in the past year60244.9
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
796) During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of the following things for people you know personally, such as relatives, friends, neighbors or other acquaintances? -- Spent time talking with someone who was a bit down or depressed (TALKEDTO)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week20615.4
2) Once a week23017.2
3) Once a month35526.5
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year39429.4
5) Once in the past year785.8
6) Not at all in the past year725.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
797) During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of the following things for people you know personally, such as relatives, friends, neighbors or other acquaintances? -- Helped somebody to find a job (HELPJOB)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week362.7
2) Once a week332.5
3) Once a month1128.4
4) At least two or three times in the past year36627.3
5) Once in the past year29321.9
6) Not at all in the past year49637.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
798) The way things are in America, people like me and my family have a good chance of improving our standard of living--do you agree or disagree? (GOODLIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15818.0
2) Agree42348.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree11813.5
4) Disagree14416.4
5) Strongly disagree303.4
8) Can't choose20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
799) Homosexual couples should have the right to marry one another--do you agree or disagree? (MARHOMO)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13511.1
2) Agree21617.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree17314.2
4) Disagree24019.7
5) Strongly disagree42034.5
8) Can't choose221.8
9) No answer100.8
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
800) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Family life often suffers because men concentrate too much on their work. (MEOVRWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9410.4
2) Agree46050.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree13514.9
4) Disagree18820.8
5) Strongly disagree252.8
8) Can't choose40.4
Missing1906
Total906100.0
801) Asked of those whose employers have more than one physical location: About how many people work at the location where you work? (Count part-time as well as full-time employees in all areas, departments and buildings.) (LOCALNUM)
 TOTAL%
1) 1-950226.9
2) 10-4944423.8
3) 50-9921611.6
4) 100-49935318.9
5) 500-9991005.4
6) 1000-1999633.4
7) More than 20001427.6
8) Don't know100.5
9) No answer372.0
Missing945
Total1867100.0
802) Which best describes your beliefs about God: 1) I don't believe..., and I never have; 2) I don't believe..., but I used to; 3) I believe..., but I didn't used to; 4) I believe..., and I always have. (GODCHNGE)
 TOTAL%
1) I don't believe in God, now and I never have71.1
2) I don't believe in God, now, but I used to101.5
3) I believe in God now, but I didn't used to426.5
4) I believe in God now, and I always have57688.8
8) Can't choose10.2
9) No answer132.0
Missing2163
Total649100.0
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803) Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion? (RELEXPER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48836.4
2) No84062.7
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer80.6
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
804) How often do you think that people would try to take advantage of you if they got the chance and how often would they try to be fair? Would they...1. Try to take advantage almost all of the time, 2. Try to take advantage most of the time, 3. Try to be fair most of the time, or 4. Try to be fair almost all of the time (BEFAIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Try to take advantage almost all of the time1157.8
2) Try to take advantage most of the time36825.0
3) Try to be fair most of the time84557.4
4) Try to be fair almost all of the time1258.5
8) Don't know120.8
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
805) Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? 1. People can almost always be trusted, 2. People can usually be trusted, 3. You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people, 4. You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people (CANTRUST)
 TOTAL%
1) People can almost always be trusted553.7
2) People can usually be trusted65044.2
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people61741.9
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1429.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
806) How close do you feel to... Your town or city (CLSETOWN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close26822.0
2) Close54044.4
3) Not very close28323.3
4) Not close at all846.9
8) Can't choose413.4
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
807) How close do you feel to... Your state (CLSESTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close28123.1
2) Close54845.1
3) Not very close28023.0
4) Not close at all756.2
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
808) How close do you feel to... America (CLSEUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close62351.2
2) Close44236.3
3) Not very close1028.4
4) Not close at all231.9
8) Can't choose252.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
809) How close do you feel to... North America (CLSENOAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close31726.1
2) Close46137.9
3) Not very close29224.0
4) Not close at all897.3
8) Can't choose564.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
810) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To have been born in America (AMBORNIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important67955.8
2) Fairly important24520.1
3) Not very important19616.1
4) Not important at all746.1
8) Can't choose211.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
811) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To have American citizenship (AMCIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important99982.2
2) Fairly important15913.1
3) Not very important373.0
4) Not important at all110.9
8) Can't choose90.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
812) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To have lived in America for most of one's life (AMLIVED)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important70658.1
2) Fairly important27122.3
3) Not very important20016.4
4) Not important at all282.3
8) Can't choose100.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
813) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To be able to speak English (AMENGLSH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important101183.1
2) Fairly important16613.7
3) Not very important282.3
4) Not important at all80.7
8) Can't choose20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
814) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To be a Christian (AMCHRSTN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important58548.1
2) Fairly important19215.8
3) Not very important20917.2
4) Not important at all19416.0
8) Can't choose352.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
815) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To respect America's political institutions and laws (AMGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important87171.6
2) Fairly important28823.7
3) Not very important363.0
4) Not important at all110.9
8) Can't choose90.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
816) How important for being truly American does respondent consider the following...To feel American (AMFEEL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important81266.8
2) Fairly important28423.4
3) Not very important816.7
4) Not important at all141.2
8) Can't choose242.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
817) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: I would rather be a citizen of America than of any other country in the world (AMCITIZN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree89673.7
2) Agree18315.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree857.0
4) Disagree272.2
5) Strongly disagree80.7
8) Can't choose161.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
818) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: There are some things about America today that make me feel ashamed of America (AMSHAMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21918.0
2) Agree45537.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree22818.8
4) Disagree19716.2
5) Strongly disagree1038.5
8) Can't choose131.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
819) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: The world would be a better place if people from other countries were more like the Americans (BELIKEUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19015.6
2) Agree29624.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree41934.5
4) Disagree22418.4
5) Strongly disagree685.6
8) Can't choose181.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
820) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Generally speaking, America is a better country than most other countries (AMBETTER)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree48740.0
2) Agree45637.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree18715.4
4) Disagree584.8
5) Strongly disagree90.7
8) Can't choose181.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
821) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: People should support their country even if the country is in the wrong (IFWRONG)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13511.1
2) Agree29924.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree26822.0
4) Disagree38231.4
5) Strongly disagree1099.0
8) Can't choose221.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
822) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: When my country does well in international sports, it makes me proud to be an American (AMSPORTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree41534.1
2) Agree49440.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree24620.2
4) Disagree282.3
5) Strongly disagree141.2
8) Can't choose181.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
823) How proud is respondent of...The way democracy works (PROUDDEM)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud37931.2
2) Somewhat proud64052.6
3) Not very proud1099.0
4) Not proud at all221.8
8) Can't choose655.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
824) How proud is respondent of... U.S. political influence in the world (PROUDPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud26321.6
2) Somewhat proud63252.0
3) Not very proud22018.1
4) Not proud at all363.0
8) Can't choose645.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
825) How proud is respondent of...America's economic achievements (PROUDECO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud46238.0
2) Somewhat proud56246.2
3) Not very proud13210.9
4) Not proud at all252.1
8) Can't choose332.7
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
826) How proud is respondent of... U.S. social security system (PROUDSSS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud15012.3
2) Somewhat proud48840.1
3) Not very proud39732.6
4) Not proud at all13210.9
8) Can't choose473.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
827) How proud is respondent of...U.S. scientific and technological achievements (PROUDSCI)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud69156.8
2) Somewhat proud43335.6
3) Not very proud383.1
4) Not proud at all141.2
8) Can't choose383.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
828) How proud is respondent of...U.S. achievements in sports (PROUDSPT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud51142.0
2) Somewhat proud52042.8
3) Not very proud887.2
4) Not proud at all231.9
8) Can't choose725.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
829) How proud is respondent of...: U.S. achievements in the arts and literature (PROUDART)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud46938.6
2) Somewhat proud58147.8
3) Not very proud725.9
4) Not proud at all121.0
8) Can't choose816.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
830) How proud is respondent of...: America's armed forces (PROUDMIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud89873.8
2) Somewhat proud21417.6
3) Not very proud534.4
4) Not proud at all191.6
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
831) How proud is respondent of...: U.S. history (PROUDHIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud72759.8
2) Somewhat proud36530.0
3) Not very proud705.8
4) Not proud at all221.8
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
832) How proud is respondent of...: U.S. fair and equal treatment of all groups in society (PROUDGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud29324.1
2) Somewhat proud57447.2
3) Not very proud23319.2
4) Not proud at all625.1
8) Can't choose524.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
833) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: America should limit the import of foreign products in order to protect its national economy (IMPORTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27122.3
2) Agree45337.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree25320.8
4) Disagree18014.8
5) Strongly disagree231.9
8) Can't choose352.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
834) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: For certain problems, like environmental pollution, international bodies should have the right to enforce solutions (WRLDGOVT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22518.5
2) Agree50141.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree24520.1
4) Disagree14111.6
5) Strongly disagree564.6
8) Can't choose473.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
835) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: America should follow its own interests, even if this leads to conflicts with other nations (AMOWNWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15212.5
2) Agree40233.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree29123.9
4) Disagree29424.2
5) Strongly disagree403.3
8) Can't choose363.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
836) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in America (FORLAND)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13911.4
2) Agree21617.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree27722.8
4) Disagree44636.7
5) Strongly disagree1109.0
8) Can't choose272.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
837) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: American television should give preference to American films and programs (AMTV)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1058.6
2) Agree29224.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree35028.8
4) Disagree36229.8
5) Strongly disagree796.5
8) Can't choose272.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
838) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: It is impossible for people who do not share American customs and traditions to become fully American (AMCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1099.0
2) Agree28123.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree25220.7
4) Disagree43735.9
5) Strongly disagree1109.0
8) Can't choose262.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
839) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (MINCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree504.1
2) Agree22218.3
3) Neither30024.7
4) Disagree45537.4
5) Strongly disagree16013.2
8) Can't choose252.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
840) Some people say that it is better for a country if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions. Others say that it is better if these groups adapt and blend into the larger society. Which of these views comes closer to your own? (MELTPOT1)
 TOTAL%
1) It is better for society if groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions55445.6
2) It is better if groups adapt and blend into the larger society61550.6
8) Don't know282.3
9) No answer191.6
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
841) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants increase crime rates (IMMCRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree836.8
2) Agree23519.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree34528.4
4) Disagree43735.9
5) Strongly disagree846.9
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
842) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants are generally good for America's economy (IMMAMECO)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree806.6
2) Agree45837.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree35529.2
4) Disagree23619.4
5) Strongly disagree554.5
8) Can't choose312.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
843) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in America (IMMJOBS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15312.6
2) Agree36329.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree27422.5
4) Disagree34328.2
5) Strongly disagree675.5
8) Can't choose151.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
844) Do you think the number of immigrants to America nowadays should be... (LETIN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot753.5
2) Increased a little1306.1
3) Remain the same as it is68432.2
4) Reduced as little56026.4
5) Reduced a lot53425.2
8) Can't choose1386.5
9) No answer10.0
Missing690
Total2122100.0
845) First language respondent says he or she speaks at home (SPKHOME1)
 TOTAL%
1) English115494.9
2) Spanish252.1
3) Polish20.2
4) French10.1
6) Russian10.1
7) Tagalog20.2
8) Chinese30.2
9) Urdu10.1
15) Ukrainian20.2
22) Arabic20.2
28) Gujarati10.1
33) Portuguese10.1
42) Hindu10.1
46) Armenian10.1
47) American Sign Language10.1
48) Cambodian10.1
49) Spanglish10.1
50) Tigrigna10.1
53) Marathi10.1
54) Wolof10.1
99) No answer131.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
846) Second language respondent says he or she speaks at home (SPKHOME2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total16416.8529.17
847) Are you a citizen of America? (CITIZEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes116896.1
2) No473.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
848) At the time of your birth, were both, one or neither of your parents citizens of America? (PARCIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Both were citizens of America106587.6
2) Only father was a citizen of America181.5
3) Only mother was a citizen of America171.4
4) Neither parent was a citizen of America1139.3
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
849) How close do you feel to your ethnic or racial group? (ETHCLOSE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very close46738.4
2) Close41033.7
3) Not very close20516.9
4) Not close at all504.1
8) Can't choose796.5
9) No answer50.4
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
850) How much have you heard or read about the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA? (NAFTA1)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot14311.8
2) Quite a bit28923.8
3) Not much55445.6
4) Nothing at all22118.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer60.5
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
851) We are all part of different groups. Some are more important to us than others when we think of ourselves. In general, which in the following list is most important to you in describing who you are? (SOCID1) (1=Current occupation, 2=Race or ethnic background, 3=Gender, 4= Age group, 5=Religion, 6=Political party, 7=Nationality, 8=Family or marital status, 9=Social class, 10=Region) (SOCID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Current occupation18615.3
2) Race ethnic background524.3
3) Gender1038.5
4) Age423.5
5) Religion13210.9
6) Political party50.4
7) Nationality292.4
8) Family or marital status58147.8
9) Social class252.1
10) Region463.8
98) Don't know110.9
99) No answer40.3
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
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852) And the second most important? (From previous question: We are all part of different groups. Some are more important to us than others when we think of ourselves. In general, which in the following list is most important to you in describing who you are?) (SOCID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Current occupation23619.4
2) Race ethnic background746.1
3) Gender1028.4
4) Age1189.7
5) Religion15813.0
6) Political party141.2
7) Nationality635.2
8) Family or marital status23619.4
9) Social class756.2
10) Region1209.9
98) Don't know131.1
99) No answer70.6
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
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853) And the third most important? (From previous question: We are all part of different groups. Some are more important to us than others when we think of ourselves. In general, which in the following list is most important to you in describing who you are?) (SOCID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Current occupation16513.6
2) Race ethnic background725.9
3) Gender14011.5
4) Age12810.5
5) Religion947.7
6) Political party322.6
7) Nationality645.3
8) Family or marital status12410.2
9) Social class12210.0
10) Region24219.9
98) Don't know262.1
99) No answer70.6
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
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854) Some people say that the following things are important for being truly American. Others say they are not important. How important do you think each of the following is: to have American ancestry (AMANCSTR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important38831.9
2) Fairly important26722.0
3) Not very important36830.3
4) Not important at all16413.5
8) Can't choose262.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
855) I am often less proud of America than I would like to be. (LESSPRD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree715.8
2) Agree31425.8
3) Neither disagree nor agree25621.1
4) Disagree45337.3
5) Strongly disagree1078.8
8) Can't choose141.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
856) Large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in America. (INTLINCS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27222.4
2) Agree43535.8
3) Neither disagree nor agree28723.6
4) Disagree15012.3
5) Strongly disagree171.4
8) Can't choose544.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
857) Free trade leads to better products becoming available in America. (FREETRDE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13411.0
2) Agree52543.2
3) Neither disagree nor agree29724.4
4) Disagree18815.5
5) Strongly disagree231.9
8) Can't choose483.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
858) In general, America should follow decisions of international organizations to which it belongs, even if the government does not agree with them. (DECSORGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree534.4
2) Agree28623.5
3) Neither disagree nor agree39232.2
4) Disagree34228.1
5) Strongly disagree655.3
8) Can't choose776.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
859) International organizations are taking away too much power from the American government. (POWRORGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1129.2
2) Agree30324.9
3) Neither disagree nor agree37731.0
4) Disagree32927.1
5) Strongly disagree282.3
8) Can't choose665.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
860) Increased exposure to foreign films, music, and books is damaging our national and local cultures. (FORCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree433.5
2) Agree12710.4
3) Neither disagree nor agree25721.1
4) Disagree53343.8
5) Strongly disagree21717.8
8) Can't choose383.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
861) A benefit of the Internet is that it makes information available to more and more people worldwide. (INTERNET)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree57447.2
2) Agree51942.7
3) Neither disagree nor agree796.5
4) Disagree201.6
5) Strongly disagree60.5
8) Can't choose171.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
862) Immigrants improve American society by bringing in new ideas and cultures. (IMMIMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1199.8
2) Agree56346.3
3) Neither disagree nor agree29424.2
4) Disagree17614.5
5) Strongly disagree403.3
8) Can't choose231.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
863) Government spends too much money assisting immigrants. (IMMCOSTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24320.0
2) Agree36530.0
3) Neither disagree nor agree31926.2
4) Disagree20817.1
5) Strongly disagree443.6
8) Can't choose363.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
864) Children born in America of parents who are not citizens should have the right to become American citizens. (KIDSHERE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32626.8
2) Agree57647.4
3) Neither disagree nor agree12710.4
4) Disagree1139.3
5) Strongly disagree514.2
8) Can't choose221.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
865) Children born abroad should have the right to become American citizens if at least one of their parents is an American citizen. (KIDSAWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31125.6
2) Agree71358.6
3) Neither disagree nor agree12410.2
4) Disagree433.5
5) Strongly disagree60.5
8) Can't choose181.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
866) Legal immigrants to America who are not citizens should have the same rights as American citizens. (IMMRGHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13911.4
2) Agree31926.2
3) Neither disagree nor agree18615.3
4) Disagree41834.4
5) Strongly disagree12810.5
8) Can't choose242.0
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
867) How proud are you of being American? (AMPROUD1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very proud93777.1
2) Somewhat proud21017.3
3) Not very proud231.9
4) Not proud at all40.3
5) I am no American252.1
8) Can't choose151.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
868) Generally speaking, would you say that America benefits or does not benefit from being a member of NAFTA? (NAFTA2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Greatly benefits524.3
2) Largely benefits1058.6
3) Somewhat benefits36029.6
4) Benefits only a little14411.8
5) Does not benefit at all1048.6
7) Have never heard of NAFTA1099.0
8) No answer33227.3
9) Not applicable100.8
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
869) America should follow NAFTA decisions, even if it does not agree with them. (NAFTA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree221.8
2) Agree16313.4
3) Neither disagree nor agree31926.2
4) Disagree29724.4
5) Strongly disagree645.3
8) Can't choose33827.8
9) No answer131.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
870) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--Always to vote in elections. (VOTEELEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all412.8
2) 2221.5
3) 3352.4
4) 4795.4
5) 51449.8
6) 616110.9
7) Very important97566.2
8) Can't choose120.8
9) No answer30.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
871) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--Never to try to evade taxes. (PAYTAXES)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all281.9
2) 290.6
3) 3221.5
4) 4644.3
5) 51077.3
6) 616511.2
7) Very important106672.4
8) Can't choose70.5
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
872) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--Always to obey laws and regulations. (OBEYLAWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all50.3
2) 220.1
3) 3181.2
4) 4523.5
5) 51419.6
6) 626317.9
7) Very important98667.0
8) Can't choose30.2
9) No answer20.1
Missing1340
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873) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To keep watch on the actions of government. (WATCHGOV)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all191.3
2) 2120.8
3) 3292.0
4) 41006.8
5) 521114.3
6) 624616.7
7) Very important83856.9
8) Can't choose141.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
874) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To be active in social or political associations. (ACTASSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all936.3
2) 2714.8
3) 31469.9
4) 434023.1
5) 537325.3
6) 619613.3
7) Very important23415.9
8) Can't choose161.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
875) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions. (OTHREASN)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all432.9
2) 2191.3
3) 3392.6
4) 41248.4
5) 526317.9
6) 632422.0
7) Very important65444.4
8) Can't choose40.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
876) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more. (BUYPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all1117.5
2) 2513.5
3) 31117.5
4) 426117.7
5) 538226.0
6) 625317.2
7) Very important27818.9
8) Can't choose211.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
877) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To help people in America who are worse off than yourself. (HELPUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all120.8
2) 280.5
3) 3271.8
4) 41127.6
5) 527718.8
6) 631221.2
7) Very important71748.7
8) Can't choose50.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
878) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To help people in the rest of the world who are worse off than yourself. (HELPWRLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all694.7
2) 2926.3
3) 314810.1
4) 427418.6
5) 533522.8
6) 621614.7
7) Very important32622.1
8) Can't choose80.5
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
879) There are different opinions as to what it takes to be a good citizen. As far as you are concerned personally on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--To be willing to serve in the military at a time of need. (MILSERVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all1127.6
2) 2513.5
3) 3614.1
4) 41308.8
5) 523215.8
6) 622615.4
7) Very important64143.5
8) Can't choose151.0
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
880) Should religious extremists be allowed to hold public meetings? (RELMEET)
 TOTAL%
1) Should definitely be allowed45831.1
2) Should probably be allowed59140.1
3) Should probably not be allowed23916.2
4) Should definitely not be allowed1429.6
8) Can't choose312.1
9) No answer110.7
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
881) Should people who want to overthrow the government by force be allowed to hold public meetings? (REVMEET)
 TOTAL%
1) Should definitely be allowed18012.2
2) Should probably be allowed26017.7
3) Should probably not be allowed29720.2
4) Should definitely not be allowed70948.2
8) Can't choose211.4
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
882) Should people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group be allowed to hold public meetings? (RACMEET)
 TOTAL%
1) Should definitely be allowed24116.4
2) Should probably be allowed33122.5
3) Should probably not be allowed30820.9
4) Should definitely not be allowed57439.0
8) Can't choose110.7
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
883) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Signed a petition. (SIGNDPET)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year51535.0
2) Have done it in the more distant past45831.1
3) Have not done it but might do it33823.0
4) Have not done it and would never do it15110.3
8) Can't choose60.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
884) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Boycotted, or deliberately bought, certain products for political, ethical or environmental reasons. (AVOIDBUY)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year35123.8
2) Have done it in the more distant past21514.6
3) Have not done it but might do it48833.2
4) Have not done it and would never do it40327.4
8) Can't choose110.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
885) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Took part in a demonstration. (JOINDEM)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year775.2
2) Have done it in the more distant past19713.4
3) Have not done it but might do it60941.4
4) Have not done it and would never do it58139.5
8) Can't choose30.2
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
886) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Attended a political meeting or rally. (ATTRALLY)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year18312.4
2) Have done it in the more distant past29319.9
3) Have not done it but might do it58539.7
4) Have not done it and would never do it40627.6
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
887) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Contacted, or attempted to contact, a politician or a civil servant to express your views. (CNTCTGOV)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year32121.8
2) Have done it in the more distant past31321.3
3) Have not done it but might do it54437.0
4) Have not done it and would never do it29019.7
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
888) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity. (POLFUNDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year45130.6
2) Have done it in the more distant past28419.3
3) Have not done it but might do it43829.8
4) Have not done it and would never do it29319.9
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
889) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Contacted or appeared in the media to express your views. (USEMEDIA)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year755.1
2) Have done it in the more distant past1379.3
3) Have not done it but might do it67145.6
4) Have not done it and would never do it58339.6
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
890) Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Joined an Internet political forum or discussion group. (INTERPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Have done it in the past year815.5
2) Have done it in the more distant past281.9
3) Have not done it but might do it45530.9
4) Have not done it and would never do it90361.3
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
891) People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether you (1) Belong and actively participate, (2) belong but don't actively participate, (3) used to belong but do not any more, (4) have never belonged to it--A political party. (GRPPARTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Belong and actively participate21614.7
2) Belong but don't participate40327.4
3) Used to belong654.4
4) Never belonged78453.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
892) People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether you (1) Belong and actively participate, (2) belong but don't actively participate, (3) used to belong but do not any more, (4) have never belonged to it--A trade union, business, or professional association. (GRPWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Belong and actively participate17311.8
2) Belong but don't participate1379.3
3) Used to belong28019.0
4) Never belonged87759.6
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
893) People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether you (1) Belong and actively participate, (2) belong but don't actively participate, (3) used to belong but do not any more, (4) have never belonged to it--A church or other religious organization. (GRPRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Belong and actively participate58839.9
2) Belong but don't participate31521.4
3) Used to belong31621.5
4) Never belonged24616.7
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
894) People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether you (1) Belong and actively participate, (2) belong but don't actively participate, (3) used to belong but do not any more, (4) have never belonged to it--A sports, leisure or cultural group. (GRPSPRTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Belong and actively participate33823.0
2) Belong but don't participate1147.7
3) Used to belong37925.7
4) Never belonged63743.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
895) People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or associations. For each type of group, please indicate whether you (1) Belong and actively participate, (2) belong but don't actively participate, (3) used to belong but do not any more, (4) have never belonged to it--Another voluntary association. (GRPOTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Belong and actively participate30120.4
2) Belong but don't participate875.9
3) Used to belong34723.6
4) Never belonged73349.8
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
896) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That all citizens have an adequate standard of living. (SOLOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important100.7
2) 290.6
3) 3221.5
4) 4835.6
5) 518412.5
6) 620013.6
7) Very important95464.8
8) Can't choose50.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
897) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities. (RGHTSMIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important191.3
2) 2181.2
3) 3332.2
4) 4775.2
5) 517812.1
6) 623415.9
7) Very important89760.9
8) Can't choose100.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
898) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That government authorities treat everybody equally regardless of their position in society. (EQTREAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important100.7
2) 2110.7
3) 3120.8
4) 4372.5
5) 5745.0
6) 61248.4
7) Very important119581.2
8) Can't choose40.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
899) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That politicians take into account the views of citizens before making decisions. (CITVIEWS)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important141.0
2) 260.4
3) 3181.2
4) 4543.7
5) 5986.7
6) 617712.0
7) Very important109374.3
8) Can't choose80.5
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
900) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making. (POLOPTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important151.0
2) 290.6
3) 3231.6
4) 4896.0
5) 524316.5
6) 625417.3
7) Very important82255.8
8) Can't choose120.8
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
901) There are different opinions about people's rights in a democracy. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important, how important is it--That citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions. (OPPSEGOV)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all important30720.9
2) 21449.8
3) 31318.9
4) 420914.2
5) 522014.9
6) 61318.9
7) Very important28119.1
8) Can't choose382.6
9) No answer110.7
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
902) I don't think government cares much what people like me think. (POLEFF18)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22715.4
2) Agree42328.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree27318.5
4) Disagree47031.9
5) Strongly disagree735.0
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
903) I feel I have a pretty good understanding of the important political issues facing America. (POLEFF19)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree26918.3
2) Agree81255.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree23315.8
4) Disagree1278.6
5) Strongly disagree211.4
8) Can't choose50.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
904) I think most people in America are better informed about politics and government than I am. (POLEFF20)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree654.4
2) Agree28719.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree35924.4
4) Disagree61541.8
5) Strongly disagree1419.6
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
905) Suppose a law were being considered by the Congress that you considered to be unjust or harmful. If such a case arose, how likely is it that you, acting along or together with others, would be able to try to do something about it? (ACTLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely28919.6
2) Fairly likely58940.0
3) Not very likely42729.0
4) Not at all likely1469.9
8) Can't choose141.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
906) If you made such an effort, how likely is it that the Congress would give serious attention to your demands? (AFFCTLAW)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely926.3
2) Fairly likely43129.3
3) Not very likely68346.4
4) Not at all likely23315.8
8) Can't choose241.6
9) No answer90.6
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
907) How interested would you say you personally are in politics? (POLINT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely30420.7
2) Fairly likely71748.7
3) Not very likely29920.3
4) Not at all likely1459.9
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
908) Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right. (GOVDOOK)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree332.2
2) Agree41628.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree43429.5
4) Disagree43329.4
5) Strongly disagree14910.1
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
909) Most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally. (POLGREED)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19513.2
2) Agree50834.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree34623.5
4) Disagree39026.5
5) Strongly disagree231.6
8) Can't choose40.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
910) When you get together with your friends, relatives or fellow workers, how often do you discuss politics? (DISCPOL)
 TOTAL%
1) Often22915.6
2) Sometimes53936.6
3) Rarely44830.4
4) Never25117.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
911) When you hold a strong opinion about politics, how often do you try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share your views? (CHNGEOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Often18012.2
2) Sometimes42729.0
3) Rarely47132.0
4) Never38626.2
8) Can't choose30.2
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
912) Thinking about the United Nations, which comes closest to your view? 1) The United Nations has too much power. 2) The United Nations has about the right amount of power. 3) The United Nations has too little power. (POWERUN)
 TOTAL%
1) The United Nations has too much power31221.2
2) The United Nations has about the right amount of power59740.6
3) The United Nations has too little power36524.8
4) Don't know what the United Nations is1198.1
8) Can't choose674.6
9) No answer120.8
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
913) Which of these two statements comes closer to your view: 1) In international organizations, decisions should be left to national government representatives. 2) In international organizations, citizens organizations should be involved directly in the decision-making process. (GOVNGOS)
 TOTAL%
1) In international organizations, decisions should be left to national government representatives51635.1
2) In international organizations, citizens' organizations should be involved directly in the decision-making process81255.2
8) Can't choose1268.6
9) No answer181.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
914) Which of these two statements comes closer to your view? 1) If a country seriously violates human rights, the United Nations should intervene. 2) Even if human rights are seriously violated, the country's sovereignty must be respected, and the United Nations should not intervene. (UNRGHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) If a country seriously violates human rights, the United Nations should intervene106772.5
2) Even if human rights are seriously violated, the country's sovereignty must be respected, and the United Nations should not intervene27118.4
3) Don't know what the United Nations is614.1
8) Can't choose513.5
9) No answer221.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
915) Political parties encourage people to become active in politics. (POLACTVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17812.1
2) Agree73850.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree31721.5
4) Disagree19413.2
5) Strongly disagree231.6
8) Can't choose151.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
916) Political parties do not give voters real policy choices. (CHOICES)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1278.6
2) Agree52535.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree40327.4
4) Disagree36424.7
5) Strongly disagree211.4
8) Can't choose241.6
9) No answer80.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
917) Referendums are a good way to decide important political questions. (REFRNDMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16110.9
2) Agree71548.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree37925.7
4) Disagree1067.2
5) Strongly disagree171.2
8) Can't choose865.8
9) No answer80.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
918) Thinking of the last national election in America, how honest was it regarding the counting and reporting of the votes? (ELECVOTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very honest19513.2
2) Somewhat honest36424.7
3) Neither honest nor dishonest20614.0
4) Somewhat dishonest33923.0
5) Very dishonest32822.3
8) Can't choose342.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
919) Thinking of the last national election in America, how fair was it regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign? (ELECFAIR)
 TOTAL%
1) Very fair52135.4
2) Somewhat fair47932.5
3) Neither fair nor unfair22115.0
4) Somewhat fair1459.9
5) Very unfair604.1
8) Can't choose402.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
920) Thinking of government administrators in America, how committed are they to serve the people? (SERVEPEO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very committed16711.3
2) Somewhat committed92362.7
3) Neither committed nor uncommitted28619.4
4) Somewhat uncommitted694.7
8) Can't choose211.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
921) When the government administrators make serious mistakes in America how likely is it that they will be corrected? (FIXMISTK)
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1268.6
2) Somewhat likely59140.1
3) Not very likely59040.1
4) Not at all likely1429.6
8) Can't choose171.2
9) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
922) How widespread do you think corruption is in the public service in America? (CORRUPTN)
 TOTAL%
1) Hardly anyone is involved181.2
2) A small number of people are involved41828.4
3) A moderate number of people are involved57338.9
4) A lot of people are involved30921.0
5) Almost everyone is involved1157.8
8) Can't choose322.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
923) How well does democracy work in America today? (DEMTODAY)
 TOTAL%
0) Very poorly503.4
1) 150.3
2) 2231.6
3) 3583.9
4) 4674.6
5) 522715.4
6) 617011.5
7) 727718.8
8) 831621.5
9) 91087.3
10) Very well1409.5
98) Can't choose251.7
99) No answer60.4
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
924) And what about 10 years ago? How well did democracy work in America then? (DEM10PST)
 TOTAL%
0) Very poorly412.8
1) 170.5
2) 2292.0
3) 3362.4
4) 4724.9
5) 519513.2
6) 61459.9
7) 724216.4
8) 831021.1
9) 91349.1
10) Very well16711.3
98) Can't choose875.9
99) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
925) And how about 10 years from now? How well do you think democracy will work in America then? (DEM10FUT)
 TOTAL%
0) Very poorly724.9
1) 1302.0
2) 2533.6
3) 3906.1
4) 41097.4
5) 518112.3
6) 61318.9
7) 719713.4
8) 825017.0
9) 91067.2
10) Very well15010.2
98) Can't choose946.4
99) No answer90.6
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
926) Here are some views regarding Americas political system. Which of these statements is closer to your view? (1) Under no circumstance should democratic rights be restricted by the government, or (2) When the government thinks it is necessary it should restrict democratic rights (DEMRGHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Under no circumstances should democratic rights be restricted by the government99167.3
2) When the government thinks it is necessary it should restrict democratic rights37325.3
8) Can't choose855.8
9) No answer231.6
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
927) After I read off three statements, please tell me which one comes closest to your views about the origin and development of man. 1) God created man pretty much in his present form at one time within the last 10,000 years. 2) Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life. God had no part in this process. 3) Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process, including mans creation. (CREATION)
 TOTAL%
1) God created man pretty much in his present form at one time within the last 10,000 years60841.3
2) Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life. God had no part in this process17011.5
3) Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process, including man's creation59840.6
4) Other/don't know523.5
8) Can't choose261.8
9) No answer181.2
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
928) Human beings developed from earlier species of animals. (SCITESTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true21914.9
2) Probably true42528.9
3) Probably not true21814.8
4) Definitely not true58039.4
8) Can't choose221.5
9) No answer80.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
929) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants. (EXCLDIMM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39432.4
2) Agree43435.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree21417.6
4) Disagree1139.3
5) Strongly disagree322.6
8) Can't choose282.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1596
Total1216100.0
930) How many sex partners have you had in the last 12 months? (PARTNERS)
 TOTAL%
0) No partners42519.0
1) 1 partner146265.2
2) 2 partners1426.3
3) 3 partners652.9
4) 4 partners452.0
5) 5-10 partners341.5
6) 11-20 partners120.5
7) 21-100 partners40.2
8) More than 100 partners10.0
9) 1+ partners80.4
98) Don't know40.2
99) No answer401.8
Missing570
Total2242100.0
931) Was one of the partners your husband or wife or regular sexual partner? (MATESEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes163790.3
2) No1287.1
9) No answer482.6
Missing999
Total1813100.0
932) If you had other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to them. Close personal friend (FRNDSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27769.8
2) No7017.6
9) No answer5012.6
Missing2415
Total397100.0
933) Had sex with: Neighbor, Co-Worker, or long-term acquaintance (ACQNTSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes9824.7
2) No24962.7
9) No answer5012.6
Missing2415
Total397100.0
934) Had sex with: Casual date or pick-up (PIKUPSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13634.3
2) No21153.1
9) No answer5012.6
Missing2415
Total397100.0
935) Had Sex With: Person you paid for sex (PAIDSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes102.5
2) No36792.4
9) No answer205.0
Missing2415
Total397100.0
936) Had sex with: Other (OTHERSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes174.3
2) No33083.1
9) No answer5012.6
Missing2415
Total397100.0
937) Have your sex partners in the last 12 months been exclusively male, both male and female, exclusively female. (SEXSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Exclusively male94352.0
2) Both male and female80.4
3) Exclusively female81344.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer472.6
Missing999
Total1813100.0
938) About how often did you have sex during the last 12 months? (SEXFREQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all44519.8
1) Once or twice1607.1
2) About once a month24010.7
3) 2 or 3 times a month36416.2
4) About once a week37616.8
5) 2 or 3 times a week37716.8
6) More than 3 times a week1476.6
8) Don't know200.9
9) No answer1135.0
Missing570
Total2242100.0
939) Now thinking about the time since your 18th birthday (including the past 12 months) how many female partners have you had sex with? [994=Several; 995=Many/lots; 996=NA; 997=Refused; 998=Don't Know; 999=No Answer] (NUWOMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total224224.93115.70
940) Now thinking about the time since your 18th birthday (including the past 12 months) how many male partners have you had sex with? [994=Several; 995=Many/lots; 996=NA; 997=Refused; 998=Don't Know; 999=No Answer] (NUMMEN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total224220.97111.99
941) Now think about the past five years-- the time since February/March 1986, and including the past 12 months, how many sex partners have you had in that five year period? (PARTNRS5)
 TOTAL%
0) No partners25311.3
1) 1 partner122554.6
2) 2 partners24811.1
3) 3 partners1265.6
4) 4 partners1135.0
5) 5-10 partners1175.2
6) 11-20 partners472.1
7) 21-100 partners281.2
8) More than 100 partners60.3
9) 1 + partners100.4
98) Don't know90.4
99) No answer602.7
Missing570
Total2242100.0
942) Have your sex partners in the last five years been... (SEXSEX5)
 TOTAL%
1) Exclusively male102251.4
2) Both male and female140.7
3) Exclusively female88244.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer683.4
Missing823
Total1989100.0
943) Thinking about the time since your 18th birthday, have you ever had sex with a person you paid or who paid you for sex? (EVPDSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1647.3
2) No203090.5
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer452.0
Missing570
Total2242100.0
944) Have you ever had sex with someone other than your husband or wife while you were married? (EVSTRAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29113.0
2) No136060.7
3) Never wed53323.8
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer552.5
Missing570
Total2242100.0
945) The last time you had sex, was a condom used? By 'sex' we mean vaginal, oral, or anal sex. (CONDOM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42619.0
2) No169975.8
8) Don't know170.8
9) No answer1004.5
Missing570
Total2242100.0
946) The last time you had sex, was it with someone you were in an on-going relationship with, or was it with someone else? (RELATSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes195687.2
2) No1767.9
8) Don't know140.6
9) No answer964.3
Missing570
Total2242100.0
947) Have you ever, even once, taken any drugs by injection with a needle (like heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, or steroids)...Do not include anything you took under a doctor's orders. (EVIDU)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes562.5
2) No216896.7
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer150.7
Missing570
Total2242100.0
948) How long has it been since you last used a needle to inject drugs? (IDU30)
 TOTAL%
1) Within the past 30 days34.2
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months11.4
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years45.6
4) More than 3 years ago4462.0
9) No answer1926.8
Missing2741
Total71100.0
949) Have you ever, even once, used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (EVCRACK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1084.8
2) No211794.4
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer140.6
Missing570
Total2242100.0
950) How long has it been since you last used 'crack' cocaine in chunk or rock form? (CRACK30)
 TOTAL%
1) Within the past 30 days64.9
2) More than 30 days ago but within the past 12 months75.7
3) More than 12 months ago but within the past 3 years1512.3
4) More than 3 years ago7863.9
8) Don't know10.8
9) No answer1512.3
Missing2690
Total122100.0
951) How much would you say you have heard or read about genetic testing? (GENETST1)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal50818.1
2) Not very much189667.4
3) Nothing at all39714.1
8) Don't know90.3
9) No answer20.1
Total2812100.0
952) Some people say that genetic testing may cause trouble. Others think it is a wonderful medical advance. Based on what you know, do you think genetic testing will do more harm than good or more good than harm? (GENEGOO2)
 TOTAL%
1) More harm than good175362.3
2) More good than harm70725.1
8) Don't know33611.9
9) No answer160.6
Total2812100.0
953) Today, tests are being developed that make it possible to detect serious genetic defects before a baby is born. But so far, it is impossible either to treat or to correct most of them. If (you/your partner) were pregnant, would you want (her) to have a test to find out if the baby has any serious genetic defects? (GENESELF)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, have a test181564.5
2) No90832.3
8) Don't know782.8
9) No answer110.4
Total2812100.0
954) Suppose a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect. Would you (yourself want to/want your partner to) have an abortion if a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect? (GENEABRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, have an abortion80828.7
2) No164358.4
8) Don't know31211.1
9) No answer491.7
Total2812100.0
955) What are the most important problems that you and members of your household have had during the last 12 months? First problem mentioned. (See Note 15: Important problems on the ARDA summary page) (PROB1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total434299.44417.52
956) Second problem mentioned. (See Note 15: Important problems on the ARDA summary page) (PROBLEM2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total7959.9852.67
957) Third problem mentioned. (See Note 15: Important problems on the ARDA summary page) (PROBLEM3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1756.8269.39
958) Fourth problem mentioned. (See Note 15: Important Problems on the ARDA summary page) (PROBLEM4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total220.0014.14
959) Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since February/March, 1990. As I ask you about the specific events , please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. A. First, thinking about health related matters, did any of the following happen to you since February/March, 1990? Ill enough to go to a doctor. (HLTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76657.2
2) No56642.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer60.4
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
960) Underwent counseling for mental or emotional problems. (HLTH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1047.8
2) No122891.6
9) No answer80.6
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
961) Infertility or unable to have a baby. (HLTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes261.9
2) No130497.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer90.7
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
962) Had a drinking problem (e.g., frequently drunk, suffered from alcoholism). (HLTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes241.8
2) No130997.7
9) No answer70.5
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
963) Used illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, pills). (HLTH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes775.7
2) No125393.5
9) No answer100.7
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
964) Your (Husband/wife)/partner was a patient in a hospital, sanatorium, convalescent or nursing home (apart from have a baby). (HLTH6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13510.1
2) No119389.0
8) Don't know30.2
9) No answer90.7
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
965) A child of yours was a patient in a hospital, sanatorium, convalescent or nursing home (apart from having a baby). (HLTH7)