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General Social Survey, 2002

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) Year of survey (YEAR)
TOTAL%
2002) 20022765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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2) Respondent original ID Number (ID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL27651377.483807
3) Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
TOTAL%
1) Working full time143251.8
2) Working part time31211.3
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike521.9
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work1214.4
5) Retired41415.0
6) In school782.8
7) Keeping house2689.7
8) Other883.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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4) If working, full or part time: How many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL174442.26715
5) If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
TOTAL%
1) 11.9
3) 311.9
6) 611.9
7) 711.9
8) 811.9
10) 1023.8
15) 1511.9
20) 2011.9
24) 2447.7
25) 2523.8
30) 3035.8
32) 3211.9
35) 3511.9
40) 401528.8
42) 4223.8
43) 4311.9
45) 4511.9
46) 4611.9
50) 5059.6
56) 5611.9
57) 5711.9
60) 6035.8
99) No answer23.8
Missing2713 
TOTAL52100.0
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6) If retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes75789.3
2) No8910.5
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1917 
TOTAL848100.0
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7) (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed30711.5
2) Someone else236288.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing91 
TOTAL2674100.0
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8) Respondent's employer (WRKGOVT)
TOTAL%
1) Government47117.6
2) Private217681.4
8) Don't know170.6
9) No answer100.4
Missing91 
TOTAL2674100.0
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9) Respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (OCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2674357.351252
10) Prestige of respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PRESTG80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL264343.86514
11) Respondent's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2674611.119269
12) Are you currently -- married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
TOTAL%
1) Married126945.9
2) Widowed2478.9
3) Divorced44516.1
4) Separated963.5
5) Never married70825.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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13) Asked only of those who are currently married or widowed: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes36123.8
2) No115576.2
Missing1249 
TOTAL1516100.0
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14) Have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes563.1
2) No175496.9
Missing955 
TOTAL1810100.0
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15) Last week was your (wife/husband) working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
TOTAL%
1) Working full time70455.5
2) Working part time14211.2
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike302.4
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work332.6
5) Retired16412.9
6) In school131.0
7) Keeping house15912.5
8) Other221.7
9) No answer20.2
Missing1496 
TOTAL1269100.0
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16) If spouse working, full or part time: How many hours did (he/she) work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL84842.47815
17) If spouse with job, but not at work: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
TOTAL%
20) 26.3
36) 13.1
39) 13.1
40) 1237.5
42) 26.3
45) 26.3
46) 13.1
50) 26.3
60) 26.3
70) 26.3
99) No answer515.6
Missing2733 
TOTAL32100.0
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18) If spouse retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did (he/she) ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30785.3
2) No4913.6
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer20.6
Missing2405 
TOTAL360100.0
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19) Spouse's employment status (SPWRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed17214.1
2) Someone else104285.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1547 
TOTAL1218100.0
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20) Respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1218345.101263
21) Prestige of respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL119945.74614
22) Respondent's spouse's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1218593.704286
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-employed58626.2
2) Someone else161872.3
8) Don't know130.6
9) No answer221.0
Missing526 
TOTAL2239100.0
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24) Respondent's father's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2239462.962281
25) Prestige of father's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL216543.47212
26) Respondent's father's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (PAIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2239425.641326
27) Occupation of respondent's mother (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (MAOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1661387.501237
28) Prestige of Respondent's mother's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (MAPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL161940.96914
29) Was respondent's mother self-employed or did she work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed18110.9
2) Someone else146588.1
9) No answer161.0
Missing1103 
TOTAL1662100.0
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30) Industry of Respondent's mother (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (MAIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1661638.517256
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) 1405.1
1) 150518.3
2) 258321.1
3) 345716.5
4) 431411.4
5) 52248.1
6) 61575.7
7) 71154.2
8) 8772.8
9) 9491.8
10) 10401.4
11) 11281.0
12) 12220.8
13) 1370.3
14) 1480.3
15) 15110.4
16) 1660.2
17) 1720.1
18) 1820.1
19) 1930.1
20) 2020.1
21) 2110.0
23) 2310.0
25) 2510.0
26) 10.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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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) None79928.9
1) One46917.0
2) Two65723.8
3) Three48117.4
4) Four1856.7
5) Five732.6
6) Six401.4
7) Seven220.8
8) Eight or more341.2
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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33) Respondent's age (AGE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL276546.5518
34) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
TOTAL%
11) 10.1
13) 40.2
14) 1430.2
15) 15150.8
16) 16462.3
17) 17794.0
18) 181226.2
19) 191588.0
20) 201809.2
21) 211879.5
22) 221567.9
23) 231346.8
24) 241276.5
25) 251085.5
26) 26944.8
27) 27964.9
28) 28784.0
29) 29623.2
30) 30693.5
31) 31452.3
32) 32472.4
33) 33392.0
34) 34180.9
35) 35251.3
36) 36211.1
37) 37150.8
38) 3850.3
39) 3950.3
40) 4040.2
41) 4130.2
42) 4230.2
43) 4320.1
44) 10.1
50) 10.1
51) 10.1
54) 10.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer90.5
Missing799 
TOTAL1966100.0
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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 schooling50.2
1) 1st grade20.1
2) 2nd grade150.5
3) 3rd grade20.1
4) 4th grade60.2
5) 5th grade80.3
6) 6th grade250.9
7) 7th grade140.5
8) 8th grade662.4
9) 9th grade602.2
10) 10th grade883.2
11) 11th grade1375.0
12) 12th grade81829.6
13) 1 year of college2659.6
14) 2 years37413.5
15) 3 years1575.7
16) 4 years37713.6
17) 5 years933.4
18) 6 years1284.6
19) 7 years431.6
20) 8 years702.5
98) Don't know50.2
99) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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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 schooling351.3
1) 1st grade60.2
2) 2nd grade190.7
3) 3rd grade381.4
4) 4th grade281.0
5) 5th grade341.2
6) 6th grade873.1
7) 7th grade321.2
8) 8th grade2348.5
9) 9th grade752.7
10) 10th grade1234.4
11) 11th grade592.1
12) 12th grade66123.9
13) 1 year of college622.2
14) 2 years1585.7
15) 3 years271.0
16) 4 years2107.6
17) 5 years180.7
18) 6 years612.2
19) 7 years180.7
20) 8 years501.8
97) Not applicable52619.0
98) Don't know1856.7
99) No answer190.7
TOTAL2765100.0
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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 schooling441.6
1) 1st grade30.1
2) 2nd grade140.5
3) 3rd grade281.0
4) 4th grade271.0
5) 5th grade230.8
6) 6th grade712.6
7) 7th grade361.3
8) 8th grade2248.1
9) 9th grade682.5
10) 10th grade1214.4
11) 11th grade843.0
12) 12th grade99736.1
13) 1 year of college1164.2
14) 2 years2057.4
15) 3 years401.4
16) 4 years2067.5
17) 5 years120.4
18) 6 years521.9
19) 7 years60.2
20) 8 years210.8
97) Not applicable1686.1
98) Don't know1786.4
99) No answer210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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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 schooling10.0
1) 1st grade10.0
2) 2nd grade60.2
3) 3rd grade30.1
5) 5th grade20.1
6) 6th grade100.4
7) 7th grade100.4
8) 8th grade271.0
9) 9th grade140.5
10) 10th grade351.3
11) 11th grade471.7
12) 12th grade39314.2
13) 1 year of college983.5
14) 2 years1786.4
15) 3 years401.4
16) 4 years2308.3
17) 5 years361.3
18) 6 years682.5
19) 7 years160.6
20) 8 years371.3
97) Not applicable149654.1
98) Don't know140.5
99) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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39) Highest educational degree earned by respondent (DEGREE)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school40014.5
1) High school148553.7
2) Associate/Junior college2027.3
3) Bachelor's44316.0
4) Graduate2308.3
8) Don't know50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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40) Highest educational degree of respondent's father (PADEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school81429.4
1) High school86731.4
2) Associate/Junior college682.5
3) Bachelor's2087.5
4) Graduate1395.0
7) Not applicable52619.0
8) Don't know1294.7
9) No answer140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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41) Highest educational degree of respondent's mother (MADEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school77928.2
1) High school128946.6
2) Associate/Junior college1194.3
3) Bachelor's2107.6
4) Graduate802.9
7) Not applicable1686.1
8) Don't know1033.7
9) No answer170.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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42) Highest educational degree of respondent's spouse (SPDEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school1495.4
1) High school65323.6
2) Associate/Junior college833.0
3) Bachelor's2418.7
4) Graduate1354.9
7) Not applicable149654.1
8) Don't know80.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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43) Respondent's sex (SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Male122844.4
2) Female153755.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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44) Respondent's race (RACE)
TOTAL%
1) White217584.4
2) Black40215.6
Missing188 
TOTAL2577100.0
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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 farm32711.8
2) On a farm31511.4
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)83130.1
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)43915.9
5) In a suburb near a large city39014.1
6) In a large city (over 250,000)45916.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer10.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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46) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old? (REG16)
TOTAL%
0) Foreign1957.1
1) New England1485.4
2) Middle Atlantic44316.0
3) East North Central54619.7
4) West North Central2157.8
5) South Atlantic38213.8
6) East South Central2027.3
7) West South Central2539.2
8) Mountain1174.2
9) Pacific2649.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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47) When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)? (MOBILE16)
TOTAL%
1) Same state, same city115341.7
2) Different state, different city69825.2
3) Different state91233.0
9) No answer20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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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) Other802.9
1) Both own mother and father186167.3
2) Father and stepmother491.8
3) Mother and stepfather1796.5
4) Father only762.7
5) Mother only39014.1
6) Some other male relative (no female head)130.5
7) Some other female relative (no male head)562.0
8) Other arrangement with relatives (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)582.1
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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49) If not living with both own mother and father: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
TOTAL%
1) One or both parents died23225.7
2) Parents divorced or separated48553.7
3) Father absent in armed forces20.2
4) One or both parents in institution80.9
5) Other16618.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer80.9
Missing1861 
TOTAL904100.0
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50) Did (respondent's mother) work for as long as a year, while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes164763.4
2) No91835.4
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer170.7
Missing169 
TOTAL2596100.0
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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? (INCOME16)
TOTAL%
1) Far below average1517.9
2) Below average43222.5
3) Average93348.6
4) Above average34518.0
5) Far above average361.9
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing844 
TOTAL1921100.0
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52) Were you born in this country? (BORN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes250390.5
2) No2569.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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53) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
TOTAL%
0) Both born in US227382.2
1) Mother yes, father no863.1
2) Mother no, father yes722.6
3) Mother yes, father don't know40.1
4) Mother no, father don't know30.1
5) Mother don't know, father yes10.0
8) Neither born in US31411.4
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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54) Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? If no: How many were born outside the United States? (GRANBORN)
TOTAL%
0) None162661.8
1) One1535.8
2) Two28110.7
3) Three572.2
4) Four49218.7
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer80.3
Missing134 
TOTAL2631100.0
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55) Number of household members (HOMPOP)
TOTAL%
1) 87031.5
2) 94134.0
3) 45416.4
4) 29110.5
5) 1445.2
6) 411.5
7) 160.6
8) 30.1
9) 30.1
10) 20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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56) Number of members under 6 (BABIES)
TOTAL%
0) None238186.1
1) One2589.3
2) Two742.7
3) Three220.8
4) Four20.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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57) Number of members 6 to 12 years (PRETEEN)
TOTAL%
0) None234084.6
1) One2599.4
2) Two1093.9
3) Three260.9
4) Four30.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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58) Number of members 13 to 17 years old (TEENS)
TOTAL%
0) None244188.3
1) One2288.2
2) Two642.3
3) Three40.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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59) Number of members over 17 years old (ADULTS)
TOTAL%
1) One104737.9
2) Two136449.3
3) Three2589.3
4) Four752.7
5) Five210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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60) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
TOTAL%
0) None164787.4
1) One1688.9
2) Two392.1
3) Three170.9
4) Four70.4
5) Five20.1
8) 8 or more30.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing881 
TOTAL1884100.0
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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) None46616.9
1) One109739.7
2) Two91833.2
3) Three1656.0
4) Four692.5
5) Five190.7
6) Six80.3
7) Seven10.0
8) 8 or more30.1
9) No answer190.7
TOTAL2765100.0
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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 $1,000451.6
2) $1,000-2,999260.9
3) $3,000-3,999291.0
4) $4,000-4,999200.7
5) $5,000-5,999260.9
6) $6,000-6,999301.1
7) $7,000-7,999301.1
8) $8,000-9,999712.6
9) $10,000-14,9991836.6
10) $15,000-19,9991676.0
11) $20,000-24,9991836.6
12) $25,000 or over165459.8
13) Refused1816.5
98) Don't know1204.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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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 $1,000442.3
2) $1,000 to 2,999693.6
3) $3,000 to 3,999371.9
4) $4,000 to 4,999241.2
5) $5,000 to $5,999371.9
6) $6,000 to 6,999201.0
7) $7,000 to 7,999261.3
8) $8,000 to 9,999603.1
9) $10,000 to 14,9991638.4
10) $15,000 to 19,9991558.0
11) $20,000 to 24,9991819.4
12) $25,000 or over96149.7
13) Refused985.1
98) Don't know351.8
99) No answer221.1
Missing833 
TOTAL1932100.0
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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)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000391.4
2) $1,000 to 2,999260.9
3) $3,000 to 3,999301.1
4) $4,000 to 4,999180.7
5) $5,000 to 5,999271.0
6) $6,000 to 6,999301.1
7) $7,000 to 7,999291.0
8) $8,000 to 9,999712.6
9) $10,000 to 12,499993.6
10) $12,500 to 14,999853.1
11) $15,000 to 17,499863.1
12) $17,500 to 19,999823.0
13) $20,000 to 22,499933.4
14) $22,500 to 24,999913.3
15) $25,000 to 29,9991415.1
16) $30,000 to 34,9991736.3
17) $35,000 to 39,9991505.4
18) $40,000 to 49,9992458.9
19) $50,000 to 59.9992197.9
20) $60,000 to 74,9992187.9
21) $75,000 to 89,9991676.0
22) $90,000 to 109,9991144.1
23) $110,000 or over2308.3
24) Refused1816.5
98) Don't know1204.3
99) No answer10.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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65) RINCOM98 (RINCOM98)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000442.3
2) $1,000 to 2,999693.6
3) $3,000 to 3,999371.9
4) $4,000 to 4,999241.2
5) $5,000 to 5,999371.9
6) $6,000 to 6,999201.0
7) $7,000 to 7,999261.3
8) $8,000 to 9,999603.1
9) $10,000 to 12,499784.0
10) $12,500 to 14,999854.4
11) $15,000 to 17,499693.6
12) $17,500 to 19,999864.4
13) $20,000 to 22,4991005.2
14) $22,500 to 24,999814.2
15) $25,000 to 29,9991407.2
16) $30,000 to 34,9991668.6
17) $35,000 to 39,9991236.4
18) $40,000 to 49,9991708.8
19) $50,000 to 59,9991367.0
20) $60,000 to 74,999954.9
21) $75,000 to 89,999412.1
22) $90,000 to 109,999231.2
23) $110,000 or over703.6
24) Refused954.9
98) Don't know351.8
99) No answer271.4
Missing828 
TOTAL1937100.0
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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
TOTAL276534.21523
67) When you worked in [1993/94], was it usually full or part time? (PARTFULL)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time161978.9
2) Part-time42720.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer60.3
Missing712 
TOTAL2053100.0
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68) Region of interview (REGION)
TOTAL%
1) New England1585.7
2) Middle Atlantic43515.7
3) East North Central46116.7
4) West North Central2238.1
5) South Atlantic48617.6
6) East South Central1997.2
7) West South Central2729.8
8) Mountain1656.0
9) Pacific36613.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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69) Norc size of place (see Note 3: NORC Size of Place on the ARDA Summary page) (NORCSIZE)
TOTAL%
1) 48517.5
2) 38614.0
3) 59021.3
4) 44216.0
5) 792.9
6) 542.0
7) 2298.3
8) 1716.2
9) 2418.7
10) 883.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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70) The SRC belt code has been revised for the NORC survey to aid in the categorization of places by size and type simultaneously. (See Note 4: SRC New Belt Code on the ARDA summary page) (SRCBELT)
TOTAL%
1) 2137.7
2) 41114.9
3) 33312.0
4) 37613.6
5) 114641.4
6) 28610.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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71) Size of place in thousands (SIZE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2765364.2731248
72) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
TOTAL%
0) Strongly Democrat40814.8
1) Not very strong Democrat51518.6
2) Independent, close to Democrat2679.7
3) Independent (Neither, No response)52819.1
4) Independent, close to Republican1997.2
5) Not very strong Republican44916.2
6) Strong Republican31511.4
7) Other party, refused to say481.7
9) No answer361.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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73) In 1996, you remember that Clinton ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Dole for the Republicans and Perot for the Reform Party. Do you remember whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE96)
TOTAL%
1) Voted173462.7
2) Did not vote65723.8
3) Ineligible34012.3
4) Refused130.5
8) Don't know210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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74) Did you vote for Clinton, Dole, or Perot? (PRES96)
TOTAL%
1) Clinton100858.1
2) Dole47527.4
3) Perot19711.4
4) Other candidate (specify)181.0
6) Didn't vote100.6
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer191.1
Missing1031 
TOTAL1734100.0
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75) Respondents who did not vote in 1996 presidential election: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF96WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Clinton49248.1
2) Dole14013.7
3) Perot959.3
4) Other candidate (specify)11711.4
8) Don't know666.5
9) No answer11311.0
Missing1742 
TOTAL1023100.0
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76) 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) Voted178064.4
2) Did not vote82229.7
3) Ineligible1385.0
4) Refused to answer110.4
8) Don't know, Can't remember140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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77) If voted in 2000 election: Did you vote for Gore or Bush? (PRES00)
TOTAL%
1) Gore78143.9
2) Bush88549.7
3) Nader573.2
4) Other candidate (specify)160.9
6) Didn't Vote100.6
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer251.4
Missing985 
TOTAL1780100.0
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78) If did not vote or ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF00WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Gore35035.2
2) Bush38238.4
3) Nader262.6
4) Other12312.4
8) Don't know/Remember666.6
9) No answer484.8
Missing1770 
TOTAL995100.0
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79) 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? (POLVIEWS)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal473.4
2) Liberal14310.4
3) Slightly liberal15911.6
4) Moderate, middle of the road52238.0
5) Slightly conservative20915.2
6) Conservative21015.3
7) Extremely conservative413.0
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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80) Spending on the space exploration program (NATSPAC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little15011.0
2) Right64047.1
3) Too much47935.3
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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81) Spending on improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
TOTAL%
1) Too little79358.4
2) Right43932.3
3) Too much906.6
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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82) Spending on improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
TOTAL%
1) Too little100073.6
2) Right28420.9
3) Too much523.8
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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83) Spending on solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little56241.4
2) Right49436.4
3) Too much18313.5
8) Don't know1168.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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84) Spending on halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
TOTAL%
1) Too little75855.8
2) Right47334.8
3) Too much906.6
8) Don't know352.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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85) Spending on dealing with drug addiction (NATDRUG)
TOTAL%
1) Too little77457.0
2) Right40930.1
3) Too much1279.4
8) Don't know443.2
9) No answer40.3
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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86) Spending on improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little99273.0
2) Right27820.5
3) Too much735.4
8) Don't know131.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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87) Spending on improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
TOTAL%
1) Too little41230.3
2) Right61745.4
3) Too much23016.9
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer120.9
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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88) Spending on the military, armaments and defense (NATARMS)
TOTAL%
1) Too little41430.5
2) Right61545.3
3) Too much29521.7
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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89) Spending on foreign aid (NATAID)
TOTAL%
1) Too little886.5
2) Right36526.9
3) Too much86063.3
8) Don't know423.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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90) Spending on welfare (NATFARE)
TOTAL%
1) Too little27920.5
2) Right50237.0
3) Too much53339.2
8) Don't know413.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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91) Spending on highways and bridges (NATROAD)
TOTAL%
1) Too little95034.4
2) Right137749.8
3) Too much33712.2
8) Don't know983.5
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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92) Spending on Social Security (NATSOC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little161858.5
2) Right92033.3
3) Too much1234.4
8) Don't know993.6
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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93) Spending on mass transportation (NATMASS)
TOTAL%
1) Too little96034.7
2) Right136149.2
3) Too much27710.0
8) Don't know1585.7
9) No answer90.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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94) Spending on parks and recreation (NATPARK)
TOTAL%
1) Too little94034.0
2) Right159857.8
3) Too much1475.3
8) Don't know762.7
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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95) Spending on assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Too little153355.4
2) Right86131.1
3) Too much1997.2
8) Don't know1666.0
9) No answer60.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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96) Spending on supporting scientific research (NATSCI)
TOTAL%
1) Too little46133.9
2) Right62946.3
3) Too much17613.0
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer50.4
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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97) Spending on space exploration (NATSPACY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little16311.6
2) Right64746.0
3) Too much52137.0
8) Don't know745.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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98) Spending on the environment (NATENVIY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little87762.3
2) Right36826.2
3) Too much1238.7
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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99) Spending on health (NATHEALY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little102672.9
2) Right26518.8
3) Too much956.8
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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100) Spending on assistance to big cities (NATCITYA)
TOTAL%
1) Too little22115.7
2) Right57941.2
3) Too much45332.2
8) Don't know14810.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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101) Spending on law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little66347.1
2) Right56840.4
3) Too much14210.1
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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102) Spending on drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little71550.8
2) Right42530.2
3) Too much17612.5
8) Don't know856.0
9) No answer60.4
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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103) Spending on education (NATEDUCY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little107276.2
2) Right25217.9
3) Too much664.7
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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104) Spending on assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little33824.0
2) Right59142.0
3) Too much33423.7
8) Don't know1339.5
9) No answer110.8
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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105) Spending on national defense (NATARMSY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little47733.9
2) Right59142.0
3) Too much28019.9
8) Don't know574.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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106) Spending on assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little1238.7
2) Right27619.6
3) Too much96668.7
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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107) Spending on assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little92265.5
2) Right34424.4
3) Too much1097.7
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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108) 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 117519.2
2) 2849.2
3) 316418.0
4) 417719.4
5) 512513.7
6) 6667.2
7) Government should not 710912.0
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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109) 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 high54659.1
2) About right34537.3
3) Too low91.0
8) Don't know242.6
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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110) 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 speak71076.8
2) Not allowed20622.3
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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111) 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 teach55660.2
5) Not allowed35037.9
8) Don't know171.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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112) 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) Favor22624.5
2) Not favor67272.7
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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113) 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 speak57862.6
2) Not allowed32234.8
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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114) 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 teach48152.1
5) Not allowed42846.3
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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115) 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) Favor29431.8
2) Not favor60265.2
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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116) 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 speak63668.8
2) Not allowed26628.8
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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117) Suppose an admitted Communist is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
TOTAL%
4) Yes fired33836.6
5) Not fired54959.4
8) Don't know353.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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118) 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) Favor26328.5
2) Not favor63668.8
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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119) 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 speak63568.7
2) Not allowed27629.9
8) Don't know121.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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120) 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 teach51055.2
5) Not allowed39142.3
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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121) 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) Favor25627.7
2) Not favor64269.5
8) Don't know242.6
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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122) 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 speak77283.5
2) Not allowed13814.9
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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123) Should an admitted homosexual be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach72278.1
5) Not allowed17819.3
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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124) 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) Favor20622.3
2) Not favor69475.1
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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125) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
TOTAL%
1) Favor89965.5
2) Oppose40929.8
8) Don't know574.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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126) 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) Favor73779.8
2) Oppose17919.4
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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127) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
TOTAL%
1) Too harshly1269.2
2) Not harshly enough91967.0
3) About right24017.5
8) Don't know836.0
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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128) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
TOTAL%
1) Should30633.6
2) Should not54559.8
8) Don't know616.7
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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129) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes57563.3
2) No26929.6
8) Don't know647.0
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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130) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant146052.8
2) Catholic67324.3
3) Jewish481.7
4) None37913.7
5) Other220.8
6) Buddhism210.8
7) Hinduism60.2
8) Other Eastern20.1
9) Moslem/Islam130.5
10) Orthodox-Christian230.8
11) Christian652.4
12) Native American40.1
13) Inter-Nondenominational301.1
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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131) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
TOTAL%
10) American Baptist Assoc.342.3
11) American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.181.2
12) National Baptist Convention of America100.7
13) National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.40.3
14) Southern Baptist Convention20814.1
15) Other Baptist Churches221.5
18) Baptist, Don't know which18612.6
20) African Methodist Episcopal Church110.7
21) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church20.1
22) United Methodist Church15810.7
23) Other Methodist Churches10.1
28) Methodist, Don't know which342.3
30) American Lutheran Church292.0
31) Lutheran Church in America151.0
32) Lutheran Church Missouri Synod342.3
33) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod110.7
34) Other Lutheran Churches20.1
35) Evangelical Lutheran60.4
38) Lutheran, Don't know which523.5
40) Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.161.1
41) United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.151.0
42) Other Presbyterian Churches30.2
43) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)30.2
48) Presbyterian, don't know which422.8
50) Episcopal Church583.9
60) Other33822.9
70) No Denomination given or Non-Denominational1389.4
98) Don't know80.5
99) No answer171.2
Missing1290 
TOTAL1475100.0
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132) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 5: Other Specify for Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
TOTAL%
6) 10.3
11) 20.6
12) 154.2
13) 30.8
14) 41.1
16) 82.3
23) 30.8
24) 41.1
30) 20.6
31) 195.4
32) 41.1
33) 41.1
35) 246.8
36) 113.1
37) 20.6
40) 113.1
42) 10.3
44) 30.8
45) 143.9
47) 10.3
48) 20.6
52) 10.3
56) 72.0
58) 267.3
60) 226.2
63) 41.1
65) 61.7
68) 5114.4
69) 20.6
70) 20.6
74) 10.3
76) 10.3
77) 20.6
78) 133.7
80) 82.3
81) 92.5
83) 30.8
88) 10.3
93) 102.8
95) 30.8
97) 30.8
102) 10.3
107) 10.3
133) 20.6
153) 10.3
154) 10.3
998) 143.9
999) 226.2
Missing2410 
TOTAL355100.0
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133) If Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
TOTAL%
1) Orthodox46.3
2) Conservative711.1
3) Reform2336.5
4) None of these1320.6
8) Don't know11.6
9) No answer1523.8
Missing2702 
TOTAL63100.0
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134) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist75627.3
2) Moderate99235.9
3) Liberal77227.9
9) No answer and excluded2458.9
TOTAL2765100.0
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135) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
TOTAL%
0) Never51318.6
1) Less than once a year1947.0
2) About once or twice a year38513.9
3) Several times a year35712.9
4) About once a month1886.8
5) 2-3 times a month2589.3
6) Nearly every week1806.5
7) Every week45516.5
8) Several times a week2137.7
9) Don't know, No answer220.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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136) Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference). (RELITEN)
TOTAL%
1) Strong101036.5
2) Not very strong104137.6
3) Somewhat strong30811.1
4) No religion38313.9
8) Don't know80.3
9) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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137) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes97571.1
2) No23617.2
8) Undecided15111.0
9) No answer100.7
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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138) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
TOTAL%
1) Several times a day34825.4
2) Once a day42430.9
3) Several times a week15411.2
4) Once a week1178.5
5) Less than once a week30222.0
6) Never70.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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139) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant155356.2
2) Catholic82129.7
3) Jewish562.0
4) None1957.1
5) Other80.3
6) Buddhism130.5
7) Hinduism50.2
8) Other Eastern10.0
9) Moslem/Islam140.5
10) Orthodox-Christian260.9
11) Christian381.4
12) Native American10.0
13) Inter-Nondenominational130.5
98) Don't know60.2
99) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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140) IF PROTESTANT: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
TOTAL%
10) American Baptist Assoc.402.6
11) American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.161.0
12) National Baptist Convention of America100.6
13) National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.50.3
14) Southern Baptist Convention24315.5
15) Other Baptist Churches241.5
18) Baptist, Don't know which22914.6
20) African Methodist Episcopal Church90.6
21) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church10.1
22) United Methodist Church16710.7
23) Other Methodist Churches10.1
28) Methodist, Don't know which624.0
30) American Lutheran Church312.0
31) Lutheran Church in America151.0
32) Lutheran Church Missouri Synod362.3
33) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod90.6
34) Other Lutheran Churches70.4
35) Evangelical Lutheran90.6
38) Lutheran, Don't know which684.3
40) Presbyterian Church in the United States211.3
41) United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.181.1
42) Other Presbyterian Churches40.3
43) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)50.3
48) Presbyterian, Don't know which563.6
50) Episcopal Church704.5
60) Other31720.2
70) No Denomination given or Non-Denominational694.4
98) Don't know60.4
99) No answer201.3
Missing1197 
TOTAL1568100.0
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141) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 5: Other Specify for Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
TOTAL%
8) 10.3
9) 10.3
12) 164.7
13) 30.9
14) 10.3
16) 61.8
19) 10.3
20) 41.2
23) 72.1
24) 41.2
25) 10.3
31) 113.3
32) 51.5
33) 30.9
35) 308.9
36) 123.6
37) 10.3
40) 175.0
43) 10.3
44) 41.2
45) 41.2
46) 10.3
47) 10.3
48) 10.3
56) 72.1
58) 298.6
60) 216.2
63) 51.5
64) 20.6
65) 113.3
68) 4011.9
69) 20.6
70) 41.2
71) 41.2
76) 10.3
77) 51.5
78) 92.7
80) 41.2
81) 72.1
83) 10.3
90) 10.3
93) 123.6
97) 30.9
133) 30.9
153) 10.3
998) 20.6
999) 278.0
Missing2428 
TOTAL337100.0
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142) If Jewish: Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
TOTAL%
1) Orthodox45.6
2) Conservative1723.9
3) Reform2636.6
4) None of these811.3
8) Don't know11.4
9) No answer1521.1
Missing2694 
TOTAL71100.0
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143) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in) (FUND16)
TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist83430.2
2) Moderate110139.8
3) Liberal66524.1
9) No answer1656.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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144) 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) Approve34137.6
2) Disapprove51857.0
8) No opinion495.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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145) 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) Actual word39028.4
2) Inspired word72753.0
3) Ancient book19214.0
4) Other362.6
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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146) Where would you place your image of the world on the following scale: From 1) The world is basically filled with evil and sin; to 7) There is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness. (WORLD1)
TOTAL%
1) 1-World evil384.2
2) 2262.9
3) 3758.3
4) 425327.9
5) 521223.3
6) 613915.3
7) 7-Much goodness14816.3
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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147) Do you think there should be laws against marriages between (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) and whites? (RACMAR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes889.5
2) No82889.6
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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148) (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) shouldn't push themselves where they're not wanted. (RACPUSH)
TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly12613.6
2) Agree slightly17819.3
3) Disagree slightly22524.4
4) Disagree strongly31734.3
8) No opinion748.0
9) No answer40.4
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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149) 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) Yes93368.1
2) No36526.6
8) Don't know493.6
9) No answer231.7
Missing1395 
TOTAL1370100.0
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150) Do you favor or oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly favors849.3
2) Not strongly favors586.4
3) Not strongly opposes24927.4
4) Strongly opposes49254.2
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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151) 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 strongly42246.5
2) Agree somewhat23826.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree11512.7
4) Disagree somewhat697.6
5) Disagree strongly505.5
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer40.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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152) In the past few years, do you think conditions for black people have improved, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (BLKSIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Improved59265.2
2) Gotten worse343.7
3) Stayed about the same26228.9
8) Don't know202.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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153) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all close505.4
2) 151.6
3) 363.9
4) 434.7
5) Neither one feeling nor the other40643.9
6) 828.9
7) 909.7
8) 566.1
9) Very close14015.2
98) Don't know30.3
99) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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154) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all close70.8
2) 101.1
3) 151.6
4) 262.8
5) Neither one feeling nor the other27629.9
6) 454.9
7) 12313.3
8) 11812.8
9) Very close30032.5
98) Don't know20.2
99) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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155) 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 happy41530.2
2) Pretty happy78457.1
3) Not too happy17012.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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156) 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 happy37061.3
2) Pretty happy21535.6
3) Not too183.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing2161 
TOTAL604100.0
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157) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent56830.6
2) Good85446.1
3) Fair32217.4
4) Poor1035.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing911 
TOTAL1854100.0
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158) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Exciting46850.6
2) Routine39743.0
3) Dull333.6
8) No opinion262.8
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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159) 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 helpful43147.3
2) Just look out for themselves39142.9
3) Depends889.6
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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160) 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 you36139.6
2) Would try to be fair45149.5
3) Depends9710.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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161) 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 trusted31034.0
2) Can't be too careful52857.9
3) Other, depends727.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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162) Confidence? Banks and financial institutions. (CONFINAN)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal20122.0
2) Only some53158.2
3) Hardly any16718.3
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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163) Confidence? Major companies. (CONBUS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal15817.3
2) Only some57262.7
3) Hardly any16317.9
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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164) Confidence? Organized religion. (CONCLERG)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal16818.4
2) Only some51156.0
3) Hardly any21723.8
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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165) Confidence? Education. (CONEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal22724.9
2) Only some53758.9
3) Hardly any14215.6
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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166) Confidence? Executive branch of the federal government. (CONFED)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal24326.6
2) Only some45549.9
3) Hardly any19321.2
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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167) Confidence? Organized labor. (CONLABOR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal10111.1
2) Only some55060.3
3) Hardly any21023.0
8) Don't know505.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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168) Confidence? Press. (CONPRESS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal9210.1
2) Only some42546.6
3) Hardly any38241.9
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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169) Confidence? Medicine. (CONMEDIC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal33737.0
2) Only some46851.3
3) Hardly any10211.2
8) Don't know50.5
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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170) Confidence? TV (CONTV)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal879.5
2) Only some42947.0
3) Hardly any38842.5
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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171) Confidence? U.S. Supreme Court. (CONJUDGE)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal32135.2
2) Only some45449.8
3) Hardly any10411.4
8) Don't know323.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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172) Confidence? Scientific Community. (CONSCI)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal33636.8
2) Only some44048.2
3) Hardly any818.9
8) Don't know556.0
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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173) Confidence? Congress. (CONLEGIS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal11712.8
2) Only some55360.6
3) Hardly any22224.3
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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174) Confidence? Military. (CONARMY)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal49253.9
2) Only some34337.6
3) Hardly any636.9
8) Don't know141.5
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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175) Importance of learned quality for a child: A. To obey (OBEY)
TOTAL%
1) First13114.4
2) Second11212.3
3) Third14515.9
4) Fourth36740.2
5) Fifth14415.8
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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176) Importance of learned quality for a child: B. To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
TOTAL%
1) First40.4
2) Second111.2
3) Third323.5
4) Fourth17819.5
5) Fifth67473.9
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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177) Importance of learned quality for a child: C. To think for himself or herself (THNKSELF)
TOTAL%
1) First44749.0
2) Second18320.1
3) Third11812.9
4) Fourth11012.1
5) Fifth414.5
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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178) Importance of learned quality for a child: D. To work hard (WORKHARD)
TOTAL%
1) First19020.8
2) Second31434.4
3) Third28831.6
4) Fourth909.9
5) Fifth171.9
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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179) Importance of learned quality for a child: E. To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
TOTAL%
1) First12713.9
2) Second27930.6
3) Third31634.6
4) Fourth15416.9
5) Fifth232.5
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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180) How often: Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day10311.3
2) Once or twice a week22324.6
3) Several times a month17519.3
4) About once a month15016.5
5) Several times a year15316.9
6) About once a year566.2
7) Never455.0
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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181) How often: Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day829.0
2) Once or twice a week13314.6
3) Several times a month11312.4
4) About once a month10811.9
5) Several times a year10311.3
6) About once a year9410.4
7) Never27230.0
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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182) How often: Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day455.0
2) Once or twice a week17819.6
3) Several times a month22124.3
4) About once a month19621.6
5) Several times a year13915.3
6) About once a year606.6
7) Never677.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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183) HOW OFTEN: Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day111.2
2) Once or twice a week788.6
3) Several times a month748.1
4) About once a month11412.6
5) Several times a year10811.9
6) About once a year11913.1
7) Never40144.2
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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184) 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 idea43347.5
2) Bad idea30133.0
3) Depends17619.3
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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185) 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 likely376.3
2) Fairly likely417.0
3) Not too likely13923.8
4) Not at all likely36061.5
8) Don't know40.7
9) No answer40.7
Missing2180 
TOTAL585100.0
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186) 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 easy15626.7
2) Somewhat easy21136.1
3) Not easy at all20635.2
8) Don't know91.5
9) No answer30.5
Missing2180 
TOTAL585100.0
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187) 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 satisfied53449.6
2) Moderately satisfied38635.9
3) A little dissatisfied1009.3
4) Very dissatisfied413.8
8) Don't know131.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1689 
TOTAL1076100.0
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188) 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 work44468.1
2) Stop working20130.8
8) Don't know40.6
9) No answer30.5
Missing2113 
TOTAL652100.0
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189) 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? (CLASSQ)
TOTAL%
1) Lower class1676.0
2) Working class123144.5
3) Middle class125345.3
4) Upper class943.4
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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190) 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 satisfied41029.9
2) More or less satisfied56841.4
3) Not satisfied39128.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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191) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
TOTAL%
1) Getting better55840.7
2) Getting worse31723.1
3) Stayed the same49436.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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192) 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 average866.3
2) Below average34024.8
3) Average64647.1
4) Above average25518.6
5) Far above average362.6
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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193) 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) Yes105779.8
2) No26419.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1441 
TOTAL1324100.0
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194) If yes: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
TOTAL%
3) Yes83278.6
4) No21720.5
8) Don't know60.6
9) No answer40.4
Missing1706 
TOTAL1059100.0
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195) In your (spouse's) job, (do you, does he, she) supervise anyone who is directly responsible to (you, him, her)? (WKSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes51939.2
2) No80060.4
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing1441 
TOTAL1324100.0
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196) IF YES: Do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
TOTAL%
3) Yes14527.8
4) No37171.1
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer51.0
Missing2243 
TOTAL522100.0
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197) 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) Yes27930.6
2) No63169.2
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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198) Do you (or your [spouse]) belong to a labor union? (Who?) (UNION)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent belongs19410.6
2) Yes, spouse belongs643.5
3) Yes, both belong291.6
4) No, neither belong153884.0
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing933 
TOTAL1832100.0
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199) 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 important57862.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important24826.8
3) Luck most important9210.0
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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200) 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 better30333.2
2) Somewhat better29832.7
3) About the same17519.2
4) Somewhat worse9910.9
5) Much worse242.6
8) Don't know121.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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201) 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 better23125.3
2) Somewhat better30533.4
3) About the same16117.7
4) Somewhat worse738.0
5) Much worse202.2
6) No children10511.5
8) Don't know171.9
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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202) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
TOTAL%
1) Agree18520.4
2) Disagree66272.9
8) Not sure606.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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203) Legal abortion: If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes70376.1
2) No19320.9
8) Don't know242.6
9) No answer40.4
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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204) Legal abortion: If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40043.3
2) No49353.4
8) Don't know293.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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205) Legal abortion: If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes82589.3
2) No768.2
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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206) Legal abortion: If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39642.9
2) No49653.7
8) Don't know293.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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207) Legal abortion: If she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes72178.0
2) No18419.9
8) Don't know192.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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208) Legal abortion: If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes37640.7
2) No51956.2
8) Don't know272.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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209) Legal abortion: If the women wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38741.9
2) No51355.5
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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210) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
TOTAL%
0) None131.4
1) One293.2
2) Two44749.2
3) Three22324.6
4) Four818.9
5) Five161.8
6) Six50.6
7) Seven or more10.1
8) As many as you want798.7
9) No answer, Don't know141.5
Missing1857 
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211) 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 agree27430.2
2) Agree23826.2
3) Disagree17519.3
4) Strongly disagree20122.1
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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212) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) For78786.7
2) Against10311.3
8) Don't know182.0
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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213) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
TOTAL%
1) Easier23826.2
2) More difficult44749.2
3) Stay as is19621.6
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer40.4
Missing1857 
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214) 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 wrong24226.7
2) Almost always wrong738.0
3) Wrong only sometimes17619.4
4) Not wrong at all39443.4
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer50.6
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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215) 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 wrong64470.9
2) Almost always wrong13114.4
3) Wrong only sometimes788.6
4) Not wrong at all374.1
8) Don't know161.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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216) 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 wrong72578.5
2) Almost always wrong12413.4
3) Wrong only sometimes394.2
4) Not wrong at all192.1
8) Don't know171.8
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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217) 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 wrong48652.6
2) Almost always wrong434.7
3) Wrong only sometimes636.8
4) Not wrong at all29231.6
8) Don't know353.8
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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218) 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 age.34337.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.51256.1
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.475.2
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer40.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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219) Have you seen an X-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21924.0
2) No69075.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
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220) 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 agree27230.0
2) Agree38742.6
3) Disagree17619.4
4) Strongly disagree647.0
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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221) 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) Yes59966.0
2) No28831.7
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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222) Person has right to end own life if this person has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes52457.7
2) No36440.1
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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223) Person has right to end own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes768.4
2) No82090.3
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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224) Person has right to end own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes798.7
2) No81990.2
8) Don't know101.1
Missing1857 
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225) Person has right to end own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13615.0
2) No75983.6
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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226) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59965.7
2) No25027.4
8) Not sure636.9
Missing1853 
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227) Approve policeman striking citizen who: had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes596.5
2) No83391.3
8) Not sure192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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228) Approve policeman striking citizen who: was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes818.9
2) No80688.4
8) Not sure252.7
Missing1853 
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229) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes61167.0
2) No22424.6
8) Not sure768.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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230) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes81088.8
2) No859.3
8) Not sure161.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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231) 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) Yes29632.0
2) No62367.4
8) Don't know50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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232) Do you happen to have in your home (If house: or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31033.5
2) No60565.5
3) Refused91.0
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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233) If yes (owngun?): Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? (Each coded as separate question) (PISTOL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18019.5
2) No73479.4
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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234) Own gun?: Is it a shotgun? (SHOTGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19521.1
2) No71977.8
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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235) Own gun?: Is it a rifle? (RIFLE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18319.8
2) No73179.1
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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236) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23974.9
2) No7122.3
3) Refused92.8
Missing2446 
TOTAL319100.0
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237) Do you (or does your husband/wife) go hunting? (HUNT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent does12914.0
2) Yes, spouse does242.6
3) Yes, both do181.9
4) No neither R nor spouse hunts75281.4
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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238) 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 day36940.6
2) A few times a week21924.1
3) Once a week10912.0
4) Less than once a week12113.3
5) Never909.9
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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239) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
TOTAL%
0) 323.5
1) 20022.0
2) 23325.7
3) 17018.7
4) 10511.6
5) 768.4
6) 394.3
7) 60.7
8) 232.5
9) 20.2
10) 70.8
11) 20.2
12) 60.7
16) 10.1
20) 10.1
22) 10.1
24) 10.1
98) Don't know30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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240) 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 number170.6
2) Refused phone number1324.8
3) Is this phone located in your home? Yes249890.3
4) Is this phone located in your home? No1164.2
5) Location not given20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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241) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
TOTAL%
1) Friendly and eager223280.7
2) Cooperative but not particularly eager39814.4
3) Indifferent and bored1114.0
4) Hostile100.4
8) Don't know140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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242) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair or poor? (COMPREND)
TOTAL%
1) Good238086.1
2) Fair30311.0
3) Poor692.5
8) Don't know130.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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243) Form number (FORM)
TOTAL%
1) Standard (Form) 1135849.1
2) Standard (Form) 2140750.9
TOTAL2765100.0
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244) 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 agree21824.0
2) Agree35539.1
3) Disagree24426.9
4) Strongly disagree849.3
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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245) Agree or disagree?: A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree889.7
2) Agree32235.5
3) Disagree39243.2
4) Strongly disagree9610.6
8) Don't know101.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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246) 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 agree9110.0
2) Agree25728.3
3) Disagree38242.1
4) Strongly disagree16818.5
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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247) 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) Yes30433.5
2) No57563.3
8) Don't know283.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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248) 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) Yes10611.7
2) No78186.0
8) Don't know212.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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249) 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) Yes39043.0
2) No49154.1
8) Don't know262.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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250) 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) Yes43547.9
2) No42546.8
8) Don't know455.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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251) 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) Government15416.9
2) 29510.4
3) Agree with both42046.1
4) 411512.6
5) People10411.4
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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252) 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 more12914.1
2) 29310.2
3) Agree with both43147.3
4) 412313.5
5) Government doing too much10811.8
8) Don't know273.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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253) 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 help28731.5
2) 217519.2
3) Agree with both30833.8
4) 4657.1
5) People take care636.9
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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254) 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 help768.3
2) 2727.9
3) Agree with both28230.9
4) 417719.4
5) No special treatment28331.0
8) Don't know202.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
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255) Where would you rate the wealth of the following groups: Whites. (WLTHWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich364.0
2) 29310.2
3) 327930.7
4) 439343.3
5) 5738.0
6) 670.8
7) 7 Poor60.7
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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256) The wealth of Blacks. (WLTHBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich70.8
2) 280.9
3) 3596.5
4) 425027.5
5) 534437.9
6) 618320.2
7) 7 Poor384.2
8) Don't know161.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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257) 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 hard717.8
2) 211212.3
3) 325127.6
4) 436940.6
5) 5647.0
6) 660.7
7) 7 Lazy60.7
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer70.8
Missing1857 
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258) The work habits of Blacks. (WORKBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard374.1
2) 2444.8
3) 313514.9
4) 437341.1
5) 518920.8
6) 6667.3
7) 7 Lazy343.7
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer70.8
Missing1857 
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259) Do the people in the following groups tend to be unintelligent or do they tend to be intelligent: Whites. (INTLWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent40.4
2) 2192.1
3) 3758.3
4) 435539.1
5) 521423.6
6) 614415.9
7) 7 Intelligent647.0
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer101.1
Missing1857 
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260) The intelligence of Blacks. (INTLBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent141.5
2) 2293.2
3) 312914.2
4) 442546.8
5) 517519.3
6) 6667.3
7) 7 Intelligent364.0
8) Don't know252.8
9) No answer91.0
Missing1857 
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261) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) Strong favor10912.0
2) Favor17319.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose39643.6
4) Oppose15316.9
5) Strongly oppose717.8
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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262) 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 favor25728.3
2) Somewhat favor21223.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose36540.2
4) Somewhat oppose485.3
5) Very opposed192.1
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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263) How would you respond to a close relative marrying a black person? (MARBLK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor18620.5
2) Favor10211.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose35639.2
4) Oppose12714.0
5) Strongly oppose13114.4
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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264) 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 much favor47852.6
2) Somewhat favor10912.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose27530.3
4) Somewhat oppose262.9
5) Very opposed131.4
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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265) 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 white15525.5
2) Most white29147.8
3) About half and half11719.2
4) Mostly black284.6
5) All black71.1
8) Don't know101.6
9) No answer10.2
Missing2156 
TOTAL609100.0
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266) 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 likely18520.0
2) Somewhat likely43747.3
3) Not very likely27029.2
8) Don't know313.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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267) Last 12 months did you: Visit an art museum or gallery. (VISITART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes101836.8
2) No172162.2
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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268) Last 12 months did you: Make art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or paintings. (MAKEART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes56741.3
2) No79257.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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269) Last 12 months did you: Go to a live ballet or dance performance, not including school performances. (DANCE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31122.7
2) No104676.2
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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270) Last 12 months did you: Go to a classical music or opera performance, not including school performances. (GOMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes48317.5
2) No225581.6
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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271) Last 12 months did you: Take part in a music, dance, or theatrical performance. (PERFORM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14110.3
2) No121788.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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272) Last 12 months did you: Go out to see a movie in a theater. (SEEMOVIE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes99372.4
2) No36526.6
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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273) Last 12 months did you: Play a musical instrument like a piano, guitar, or violin. (PLYMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes28620.8
2) No107278.1
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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274) Respondent's first spouse's education (FSTSPEDC)
TOTAL%
97) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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275) Respondent's first spouse's degree (FSTSPDEG)
TOTAL%
7) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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276) Sibling's education (SBEDUC)
TOTAL%
97) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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277) Sibling's degree (SBDEG)
TOTAL%
7) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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278) 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 likely6314.4
2) Somewhat likely16838.4
3) Somewhat unlikely12328.1
4) Very unlikely7416.9
8) Don't know102.3
Missing2327 
TOTAL438100.0
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279) 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 likely12125.7
2) Somewhat likely23449.8
3) Somewhat unlikely6513.8
4) Very unlikely296.2
8) Don't know214.5
Missing2295 
TOTAL470100.0
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280) 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 agree9921.1
2) Agree22046.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree439.1
4) Disagree8718.5
5) Strongly disagree204.3
8) Don't know10.2
Missing2295 
TOTAL470100.0
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281) Did you ever know anyone who was in a hospital because of a mental illness? (KNWMHOSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes56161.9
2) No34337.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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282) Have you ever known anyone who was seeing a psychologist, mental health professional, social worker or other counselor? (KNWPATNT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes72880.4
2) No17619.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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283) Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve months?...Read novels, short stories, poems, or plays, other than those required by work or school. (READFICT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes98771.9
2) No37127.0
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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284) Has respondent done the following in the past 12 months: Go to a live performance of popular music like rock, country, or rap, not including school performances (POPMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes58042.3
2) No77856.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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285) Has respondent done the following in the past 12 months: Go to a live performance of a non-musical stage play, not including school performances (DRAMA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes77628.1
2) No196271.0
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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286) Do you personally ever use a computer at home, at work, or at some other location? (COMPUSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes183566.4
2) No91333.0
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer60.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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287) Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web in your home through Web TV? (WEBTV)
TOTAL%
1) Yes535.7
2) No86092.5
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer60.6
Missing1835 
TOTAL930100.0
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288) About how many minutes per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 156882.1
1) 60.3
2) 20.1
3) 20.1
4) 20.1
5) 341.8
6) 20.1
7) 20.1
8) 10.1
10) 361.9
12) 10.1
15) 382.0
20) 341.8
25) 30.2
30) 1316.9
40) 50.3
45) 100.5
50) 40.2
98) Don't know60.3
99) No answer231.2
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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289) About how many hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILHR)
TOTAL%
0) 61732.3
1) 30115.8
2) 24112.6
3) 1236.4
4) 673.5
5) 1296.8
6) 472.5
7) 623.2
8) 301.6
9) 30.2
10) 904.7
11) 40.2
12) 180.9
13) 20.1
14) 140.7
15) 271.4
16) 30.2
18) 20.1
20) 361.9
21) 30.2
22) 30.2
24) 50.3
25) 110.6
30) 221.2
32) 10.1
35) 20.1
40) 60.3
41) 10.1
42) 10.1
50) 50.3
56) 10.1
60) 30.2
70) 10.1
998) 60.3
999) 231.2
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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290) Other than for e-mail, do you ever use the Internet or World Wide Web? (USEWWW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes164386.0
2) No26113.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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291) 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)
TOTAL%
0) 24915.1
1) 27916.9
2) 22013.3
3) 1297.8
4) 925.6
5) 1358.2
6) 462.8
7) 452.7
8) 412.5
9) 50.3
10) 1106.7
11) 40.2
12) 231.4
13) 20.1
14) 140.8
15) 442.7
16) 30.2
17) 20.1
18) 20.1
20) 493.0
21) 60.4
22) 30.2
23) 10.1
24) 70.4
25) 80.5
26) 10.1
27) 10.1
28) 10.1
29) 10.1
30) 161.0
32) 10.1
35) 80.5
37) 10.1
40) 120.7
45) 20.1
48) 10.1
50) 50.3
60) 20.1
64) 10.1
100) 10.1
112) 10.1
998) 50.3
999) 704.2
Missing1116 
TOTAL1649100.0
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292) 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) 134781.7
1) 60.4
2) 50.3
5) 150.9
6) 10.1
9) 10.1
10) 271.6
15) 181.1
20) 161.0
30) 1257.6
40) 30.2
45) 90.5
50) 10.1
98) Don't know50.3
99) No answer704.2
Missing1116 
TOTAL1649100.0
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293) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (Hours per week) (CHATHR)
TOTAL%
0) 22261.3
1) 226.1
2) 133.6
3) 71.9
4) 20.6
5) 92.5
6) 51.4
7) 20.6
8) 30.8
9) 10.3
10) 82.2
12) 20.6
13) 10.3
14) 10.3
15) 51.4
18) 10.3
19) 10.3
20) 20.6
21) 10.3
25) 10.3
30) 10.3
32) 10.3
35) 10.3
40) 10.3
999) 4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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294) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (minutes per week) (CHATMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 29982.6
5) 10.3
20) 20.6
30) 102.8
40) 10.3
99) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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295) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a direct link from your starting page (the page that you see when you go onto the web.)? (DRCTLINK)
TOTAL%
1) Never6417.7
2) Less than half of the time6818.8
3) About half of the time4813.3
4) More than half of the time3810.5
5) Almost always9325.7
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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296) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Type (or paste in) the web address yourself? (TYPEURL)
TOTAL%
1) Never308.3
2) Less than half of the time9125.1
3) About half of the time9024.9
4) Mor than half of the time4011.0
5) Almost always6116.9
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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297) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a search engine? (SRCHENG)
TOTAL%
1) Never277.5
2) Less than half of the time12534.5
3) About half of the time7019.3
4) More than half of the time4211.6
5) Almost always4813.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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298) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a bookmark? (BOOKMARK)
TOTAL%
1) Never6217.1
2) Less than half of the time8924.6
3) About half of the time4011.0
4) More than half of the time5615.5
5) Almost always6518.0
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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299) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go to a category directory or web guide and select an option? (CATDRCTY)
TOTAL%
1) Never12133.4
2) Less than half of the time12935.6
3) About half of the time287.7
4) More than half of the time174.7
5) Almost always133.6
8) Don't know51.4
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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300) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go from a hyperlink in another site that you are visiting? (HYPERLNK)
TOTAL%
1) Never7721.3
2) Less than half of the time14439.8
3) About half of the time5214.4
4) More than half of the time287.7
5) Almost always102.8
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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301) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Financial information? (FIN30)
TOTAL%
1) Never47343.6
2) 1-2 times23521.7
3) 3-5 times11110.2
4) More than 5 times17015.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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302) 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) Never71666.1
2) 1-2 times14913.7
3) 3-5 times423.9
4) More than 5 times817.5
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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303) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Other educational site? (EDUC30)
TOTAL%
1) Never45642.1
2) 1-2 times24522.6
3) 3-5 times12611.6
4) More than 5 times16214.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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304) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to your work? (WORK30)
TOTAL%
1) Never42639.3
2) 1-2 times13712.6
3) 3-5 times898.2
4) More than 5 times33831.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer938.6
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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305) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- News and current events? (NEWS30)
TOTAL%
1) Never22120.4
2) 1-2 times21119.5
3) 3-5 times15814.6
4) More than 5 times39936.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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306) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Government information? (GOVT30)
TOTAL%
1) Never50146.2
2) 1-2 times24822.9
3) 3-5 times10810.0
4) More than 5 times13212.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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307) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Political information? (POL30)
TOTAL%
1) Never67562.3
2) 1-2 times17215.9
3) 3-5 times656.0
4) More than 5 times777.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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308) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Travel? (TRAVEL30)
TOTAL%
1) Never36633.8
2) 1-2 times29827.5
3) 3-5 times17115.8
4) More than 5 times15414.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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309) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sports? (SPORTS30)
TOTAL%
1) Never57853.3
2) 1-2 times17616.2
3) 3-5 times878.0
4) More than 5 times14813.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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310) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Music/concerts? (MUSIC30)
TOTAL%
1) Never52048.0
2) 1-2 times23421.6
3) 3-5 times11410.5
4) More than 5 times12111.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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311) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Visual art/art museums? (ART30)
TOTAL%
1) Never75669.7
2) 1-2 times16114.9
3) 3-5 times423.9
4) More than 5 times302.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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312) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Television or movies? (TVMOV30)
TOTAL%
1) Never57453.0
2) 1-2 times22921.1
3) 3-5 times989.0
4) More than 5 times888.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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313) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Health and fitness? (HEALTH30)
TOTAL%
1) Never47543.8
2) 1-2 times29327.0
3) 3-5 times11310.4
4) More than 5 times10810.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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314) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Religion/church related? (RELIG30)
TOTAL%
1) Never80374.1
2) 1-2 times11710.8
3) 3-5 times343.1
4) More than 5 times353.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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315) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Games you can play on your computer? (GAMES30)
TOTAL%
1) Never60055.4
2) 1-2 times13812.7
3) 3-5 times878.0
4) More than 5 times16415.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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316) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Humor? (HUMOR30)
TOTAL%
1) Never60455.7
2) 1-2 times19117.6
3) 3-5 times938.6
4) More than 5 times1019.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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317) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sexually explicit material? (PORN30)
TOTAL%
1) Never85078.4
2) 1-2 times968.9
3) 3-5 times222.0
4) More than 5 times201.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer958.8
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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318) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Personal home pages? (PERSON30)
TOTAL%
1) Never74268.5
2) 1-2 times14813.7
3) 3-5 times383.5
4) More than 5 times605.5
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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319) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? (SCI30)
TOTAL%
1) Never61857.0
2) 1-2 times20018.5
3) 3-5 times847.7
4) More than 5 times867.9
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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320) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Hobbies and crafts? (HOBBY30)
TOTAL%
1) Never52448.3
2) 1-2 times21319.6
3) 3-5 times11710.8
4) More than 5 times13512.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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321) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Cooking, recipes? (COOK30)
TOTAL%
1) Never64859.8
2) 1-2 times18316.9
3) 3-5 times847.7
4) More than 5 times746.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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322) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information you needed for your work? (WORK12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes60455.7
2) No38535.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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323) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Home finances or banking? (HMEFIN12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50746.8
2) No48244.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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324) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a product that you might want to buy? (BUYINF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes79373.2
2) No19618.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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325) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Actually buy something? (BUYIT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes62357.5
2) No36633.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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326) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Invest money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVEST12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes12911.9
2) No86079.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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327) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Tried to meet new people for social purpose? (PEOPLE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14313.2
2) No84678.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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328) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HEALTH12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes63458.5
2) No35532.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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329) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Make an airplane or other travel reservation? (TRAVEL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes45341.8
2) No53649.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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330) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Locate someone's phone number, e-mail, or mailing address? (LOCATE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes54950.6
2) No44040.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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331) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Play a game with someone on another computer? (GAME12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18717.3
2) No80274.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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332) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for a new job or explore career opportunities? (NEWJOB12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes47143.5
2) No51847.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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333) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a chat room, news group, discussion forum, bulletin board, or similar interactive service to discuss political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (CHAT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18517.1
2) No80474.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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334) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a Web site to find information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes35632.8
2) No63358.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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335) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- The economy? (ECON12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15042.4
2) No15944.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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336) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Abortion (ABORT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes308.5
2) No27978.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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337) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Morality/family issues? (MORAL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9226.0
2) No21761.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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338) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Foreign affairs? (FORAFF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes17750.0
2) No13237.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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339) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Race relations? (RACREL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6217.5
2) No24769.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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340) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Environmental issues? (ENVIRO12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13939.3
2) No17048.0
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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341) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Political campaigns? (POLCAM12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13237.3
2) No17750.0
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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342) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gun control? (GUN12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5816.4
2) No25170.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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343) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Taxes? (TAXES12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13839.0
2) No17148.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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344) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gender/women's issues? (FE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10930.8
2) No20056.5
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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345) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- News headlines? (NEWS12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes25170.9
2) No5816.4
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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346) World wide web use: Visit political sites with points of view that you agree with? (POLAGREE)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6217.5
2) Somewhat true10830.5
3) Not true13839.0
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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347) World wide web use: Visit sites that provide information without promoting a particular political point of view? (POLNEUTL)
TOTAL%
1) Very true9627.1
2) Somewhat true10930.8
3) Not true10228.8
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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348) World wide web use: Visit sites that challenge your own opinions and provide different perspectives on political affairs? (POLDSAGR)
TOTAL%
1) Very true8022.6
2) Somewhat true11432.2
3) Not true11432.2
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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349) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Signed a petition? (PETITION)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9125.7
2) No21761.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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350) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Contacted a senator, congressman or other elected official to express an opinion? (CONTACT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10429.4
2) No20557.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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351) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? (MEETING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes4613.0
2) No26374.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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352) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Thinking back to this occasion, did you learn anything new about the issue or campaign? (POLNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16947.7
2) No13738.7
8) Can't recall30.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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353) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Did your Web experience change your view in any way? (POLCHNGE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9025.6
2) No21561.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.8
Missing2414 
TOTAL351100.0
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354) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such Web sites helps you form an opinion on issues about which you are undecided. (POLFORMS)
TOTAL%
1) Very true4713.3
2) Somewhat true16847.5
3) Not true9025.4
8) Don't know30.8
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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355) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such sites tends to strengthen or confirm the opinions you already hold. (POLCONF)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6016.9
2) Somewhat true17449.2
3) Not true6919.5
8) Don't know51.4
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
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356) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such sites leads you to change your mind on issues. (POLALTER)
TOTAL%
1) Very true113.1
2) Somewhat true11632.8
3) Not true17750.0
8) Don't know41.1
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
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357) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- After visiting such sites, you believe that issues are more complicated than you had previously thought. (POLTOUGH)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6618.6
2) Somewhat true14641.2
3) Not true9125.7
8) Don't know41.1
9) No answer4713.3
Missing2411 
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358) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Minutes per week? (ARTSMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 56277.8
3) 10.1
5) 60.8
10) 162.2
15) 172.4
19) 10.1
20) 141.9
30) 567.8
40) 10.1
45) 10.1
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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359) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Hours per week? (ARTSHR)
TOTAL%
0) 35949.7
1) 9813.6
2) 598.2
3) 385.3
4) 131.8
5) 354.8
6) 101.4
7) 30.4
8) 60.8
9) 10.1
10) 141.9
12) 20.3
14) 10.1
15) 111.5
17) 10.1
20) 131.8
25) 20.3
30) 50.7
32) 10.1
40) 10.1
50) 10.1
100) 10.1
998) 10.1
999) 466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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360) Considering all these arts topics, do you participate in chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, or similar interactive services devoted to these topics? (ARTSCHAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes679.3
2) No60984.3
9) No answer466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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361) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. On that occasion, did you come across or learn about anything new with regard to any of these topics? (ARTSNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23949.7
2) No19640.7
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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362) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. Did your Web experience change your tastes or opinions in any way? (ARTSCHNG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7315.2
2) No36074.8
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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363) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (WWWMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes22747.2
2) No20843.2
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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364) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to get information about a band, individual performer, orchestra, or other group? (MUSICINF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20073.3
2) No279.9
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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365) Used the Web to download a musical sound recording to your own computer? (MUSICGET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13750.2
2) No9033.0
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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366) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to listen to an online radio broadcast or view a music video? (MUSICLST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16159.0
2) No6624.2
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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367) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (MUSICBUY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10036.6
2) No12746.5
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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368) World wide web use: You visit music sites where you can learn about or hear music form artists you already know you like? (MUSICLKE)
TOTAL%
1) Very true14653.5
2) Somewhat true5821.2
3) Not true238.4
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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369) World wide web use: You visit music sites that contain information about or sounds from many different types of music? (MUSICDIF)
TOTAL%
1) Very true10337.7
2) Somewhat true7326.7
3) Not true5118.7
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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370) World wide web use: You visit sites where you can learn about or hear types of music that you wouldn't ordinarily listen to? (MUSICNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Very true4817.6
2) Somewhat true8029.3
3) Not true9936.3
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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371) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, view, or discuss topics related to the visual arts-painting, sculpture, or so on? (WWWART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9118.9
2) No34471.5
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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372) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTMUS1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7151.8
2) No1913.9
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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373) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to look at art works exhibited there? (ARTMUS2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5338.7
2) No3727.0
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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374) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTVIEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5640.9
2) No3424.8
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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375) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web to get information about an artist or sculptor or a school of artists? (ARTINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5943.1
2) No3122.6
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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376) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit an art museum or gallery as a result of what you found on its Web site? (ARTMUS3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5540.1
2) No3525.5
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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377) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature-novels, poetry, or plays? (WWWLIT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16434.1
2) No27156.3
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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378) Visited the Web site of a book publisher, magazine, or on-line book store to learn about a novel, play, or book of poems? (LITSITE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14368.1
2) No2110.0
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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379) Downloaded a poem or work of fiction from a Web site to your computer? (LITGET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes4923.3
2) No11554.8
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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380) Visited a Web site associated with a particular novelist, playwright or poet? (LITAUTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9645.7
2) No6731.9
9) No answer4722.4
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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381) Read a book by an author whose work you first discovered on the Web? (LITREAD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5325.2
2) No11052.4
8) Don't know10.5
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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382) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? (WWWPERSN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes719.8
2) No60383.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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383) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Spouse or partner? (WWWSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1512.7
2) No5647.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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384) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Girlfriend or boyfriend? (WWWGFBF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3025.4
2) No4134.7
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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385) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Coworker? (WWWCOWRK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes97.6
2) No6252.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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386) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Other business associate? (WWWBIZ)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1210.2
2) No5950.0
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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387) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Neighbor? (WWWNEI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes43.4
2) No6756.8
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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388) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Friend? (WWWFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6151.7
2) No108.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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389) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? IF YES: Did any of these people become: -- Someone you worked with on a civic, community or political project? (WWWVOL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes65.1
2) No6555.1
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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390) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Spouse or partner? (ADVSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes24839.8
2) No32852.6
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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391) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Son or daughter? (ADVCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19030.5
2) No38561.8
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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392) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Mother or father? (ADVPAR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15324.6
2) No42367.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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393) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Brother or sister/brother-/sister-in-law? (ADVSIB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23537.7
2) No34154.7
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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394) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other family? (ADVFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20032.1
2) No37560.2
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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395) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A teacher? (ADVTCHR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes12019.3
2) No45673.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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396) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A fellow student? (ADVSTU)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10917.5
2) No46775.0
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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397) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A supervisor or trainer at work? (ADVSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes24038.5
2) No33653.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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398) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other co-worker? (ADVCOWRK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes34355.1
2) No23337.4
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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399) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- a close, personal friend? (ADVCFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40264.5
2) No17427.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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400) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other friend or acquaintance? (ADVOFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes33754.1
2) No23938.4
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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401) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A librarian? (ADVLIB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10116.2
2) No47576.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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402) Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer?) (DOWNLOAD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes46574.6
2) No11017.7
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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403) In the past year have you looked for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HLTHINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all33149.5
2) 1 or 2 times20230.2
3) 3 or more times12218.2
8) Don't know81.2
9) No answer60.9
Missing2096 
TOTAL669100.0
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404) 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 all48072.6
1) 1 or 2 times9113.8
2) 3-5 times487.3
3) 6 or more times365.4
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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405) 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 all44667.5
1) 1 or 2 times12118.3
2) 3-5 times578.6
3) 6 or more times314.7
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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406) 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 all36354.9
1) 1 or 2 times16825.4
2) 3-5 times7110.7
3) 6 or more times538.0
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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407) 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 all13620.6
1) 1 or 2 times29744.9
2) 3-5 times13320.1
3) 6 or more times8913.5
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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408) 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 all28042.4
1) 1 or 2 times22934.6
2) 3-5 times8312.6
3) 6 or more times639.5
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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409) 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 all43966.4
1) 1 or 2 times12619.1
2) 3-5 times548.2
3) 6 or more times355.3
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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410) 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 all23836.0
1) 1 or 2 times15022.7
2) 3-5 times12919.5
3) 6 or more times13820.9
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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411) In the past 12 months have you: -- Looked for information about a product you might want to buy? (BUYINFGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all58842.2
1) 1 or 2 times21515.4
2) 3-5 times23416.8
3) 6 or more times34124.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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412) In the last twelve months have you: -- Invested money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVESTGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all97469.9
1) 1 or 2 times17812.8
2) 3-5 times765.5
3) 6 or more times15010.8
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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413) In the last twelve months have you: -- Made an airplane or other travel reservations? (TRAVELGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all79557.1
1) 1 or 2 times37026.6
2) 3-5 times14710.6
3) 6 or more times695.0
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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414) In the last twelve months have you: -- Tried to meet new people for social purposes? (PEOPLEGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all80657.9
1) 1 or 2 times19013.6
2) 3-5 times16411.8
3) 6 or more times22015.8
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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415) In the last twelve months have you: -- Played an indoor game with other people, like a board game, card game, or strategy game? (GAMEGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all41129.5
1) 1 or 2 times21215.2
2) 3-5 times23416.8
3) 6 or more times52337.5
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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416) In the last twelve months have you: -- Discussed your views about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns with other people? (POLDISGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all47934.4
1) 1 or 2 times17712.7
2) 3-5 times23817.1
3) 6 or more times48634.9
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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417) In the last twelve months have you: -- Looked for information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINFGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all78456.3
1) 1 or 2 times17512.6
2) 3-5 times1359.7
3) 6 or more times28520.5
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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418) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about a concert, play, or other performing arts event? (PERFRMGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all61744.3
1) 1 or 2 times27519.7
2) 3-5 times26318.9
3) 6 or more times22616.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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419) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about an exhibit or other event at an art museum or art gallery? (ARTGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all91765.8
1) 1 or 2 times24417.5
2) 3-5 times14110.1
3) 6 or more times795.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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420) In the last 12 months have you: -- looked up the views of a political candidate for office? (POLCANGN)
TOTAL%
1) 1 or 2 times46946.4
2) 3-5 times41741.2
3) 6 or more times12512.4
Missing1754 
TOTAL1011100.0
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421) 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
TOTAL276549.701142
422) 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 people1033.8
2) 1-232212.0
3) 3-553119.7
4) 6-1057221.3
5) 11-1530211.2
6) 16-2536113.4
7) 26-5031311.6
8) 50+1736.4
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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423) 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) 0692.6
2) 1-22629.7
3) 3-560822.6
4) 6-1063423.6
5) 11-1533612.5
6) 16-2538014.1
7) 26-5027510.2
8) 50+1134.2
99) No answer140.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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424) 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) 075528.1
2) 1-240615.1
3) 3-546817.4
4) 6-1035413.2
5) 11-151706.3
6) 16-252047.6
7) 26-502087.7
8) 50+1124.2
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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425) 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) 098236.5
2) 1-229210.9
3) 3-538414.3
4) 6-1036913.7
5) 11-151746.5
6) 16-252158.0
7) 26-501535.7
8) 50+1053.9
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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426) 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) 0127847.5
2) 1-22338.7
3) 3-534812.9
4) 6-1031011.5
5) 11-151696.3
6) 16-251605.9
7) 26-501264.7
8) 50+532.0
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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427) Do you have one or more computers at your home? [Interviewer: include laptops that r can use at work or home] (COMPHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Yes158482.9
2) No30716.1
9) No answer191.0
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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428) Can you use the World Wide Web when you are at home? (WWWHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Yes66588.8
2) No8210.9
9) No answer20.3
Missing2016 
TOTAL749100.0
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429) At your home are you connected to the World Wide Web through a regular telephone line connected to your computer, or through some other means? (WWWLINE1)
TOTAL%
1) Regular telephone53680.4
2) Other means11917.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer111.6
Missing2098 
TOTAL667100.0
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430) If connected to www through other means than a regular phone line: What is this other means by which you are connected to the World Wide Web? (WWWLINE2)
TOTAL%
1) Special high-speed telephone line (ISDN) connected to your computer3829.2
2) Cable service line connected to your computer7255.4
3) Web TV line, connected to your television set32.3
4) More than one type of connection10.8
5) Other, not mentioned above10.8
6) Wireless connection (e.g. from satellite)43.1
9) No answer118.5
Missing2635 
TOTAL130100.0
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431) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINH)
TOTAL%
0) 125178.0
1) 90.6
2) 10.1
3) 20.1
5) 301.9
8) 10.1
10) 412.6
12) 20.1
14) 10.1
15) 462.9
20) 311.9
25) 10.1
30) 1247.7
35) 10.1
40) 40.2
45) 70.4
50) 40.2
98) Don't know30.2
99) No answer442.7
Missing1162 
TOTAL1603100.0
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432) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRH)
TOTAL%
0) 65640.9
1) 30819.2
2) 19812.4
3) 1076.7
4) 442.7
5) 654.1
6) 211.3
7) 523.2
8) 120.7
9) 20.1
10) 493.1
12) 40.2
13) 10.1
14) 40.2
15) 60.4
19) 20.1
20) 110.7
21) 10.1
24) 20.1
25) 20.1
30) 10.1
40) 30.2
45) 20.1
50) 20.1
56) 10.1
998) 30.2
999) 442.7
Missing1162 
TOTAL1603100.0
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433) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail (WRKMINH)
TOTAL%
0) 131982.3
1) 90.6
2) 40.2
3) 40.2
4) 20.1
5) 110.7
8) 10.1
10) 231.4
15) 251.6
20) 150.9
25) 10.1
30) 1197.4
40) 20.1
45) 80.5
50) 10.1
55) 10.1
98) Don't know80.5
99) No answer503.1
Missing1162 
TOTAL1603100.0
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434) About how many hours a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail (WWWHRH)
TOTAL%
0) 49530.9
1) 25415.8
2) 20712.9
3) 1157.2
4) 694.3
5) 945.9
6) 362.2
7) 281.7
8) 301.9
9) 161.0
10) 704.4
12) 140.9
13) 20.1
14) 120.7
15) 281.7
16) 10.1
17) 10.1
18) 10.1
20) 251.6
21) 20.1
22) 10.1
23) 10.1
24) 50.3
25) 40.2
28) 10.1
30) 110.7
32) 10.1
35) 40.2
38) 10.1
39) 10.1
40) 90.6
45) 10.1
48) 10.1
50) 30.2
106) 10.1
998) 80.5
999) 503.1
Missing1162 
TOTAL1603100.0
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435) Do you use a computer at work-that is, at a workplace away from your home? (COMPWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes117761.6
2) No71637.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer160.8
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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436) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINW)
TOTAL%
0) Zero minutes99083.0
1) 40.3
2) 40.3
3) 20.2
5) 70.6
6) 20.2
7) 10.1
10) 221.8
15) 252.1
20) 80.7
30) 675.6
35) 30.3
40) 40.3
45) 70.6
50) 30.3
98) Don't know80.7
99) No answer363.0
Missing1572 
TOTAL1193100.0
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437) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRW)
TOTAL%
0) 52243.8
1) 13911.7
2) 877.3
3) 544.5
4) 433.6
5) 564.7
6) 302.5
7) 161.3
8) 201.7
9) 110.9
10) 433.6
11) 20.2
12) 70.6
14) 50.4
15) 231.9
16) 20.2
17) 10.1
18) 30.3
19) 40.3
20) 231.9
22) 10.1
23) 10.1
24) 20.2
25) 100.8
29) 20.2
30) 181.5
32) 10.1
35) 20.2
40) 110.9
42) 10.1
45) 20.2
48) 10.1
50) 20.2
60) 10.1
75) 10.1
80) 10.1
90) 10.1
998) 80.7
999) 363.0
Missing1572 
TOTAL1193100.0
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438) For about how many minutes a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail) (WWWMINW)
TOTAL%
0) Zero minutes102285.7
1) 40.3
3) 10.1
5) 80.7
6) 30.3
10) 131.1
15) 171.4
19) 10.1
20) 110.9
25) 10.1
30) 635.3
40) 30.3
45) 40.3
50) 10.1
98) Don't know80.7
99) No answer332.8
Missing1572 
TOTAL1193100.0
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439) For about how many hours a week do you use your work computer for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web (other than for e-mail) (WWWHRW)
TOTAL%
0) 57948.5
1) 15513.0
2) 917.6
3) 594.9
4) 363.0
5) 685.7
6) 161.3
7) 171.4
8) 191.6
9) 110.9
10) 322.7
12) 30.3
13) 20.2
15) 161.3
16) 10.1
17) 10.1
18) 10.1
20) 141.2
22) 10.1
24) 40.3
25) 30.3
30) 60.5
34) 20.2
35) 20.2
40) 60.5
45) 30.3
50) 30.3
60) 10.1
998) 80.7
999) 332.8
Missing1572 
TOTAL1193100.0
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440) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? (COMPOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes48225.2
2) No141574.1
9) No answer130.7
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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441) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- School (COMPSCHL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6930.3
2) No15668.4
9) No answer31.3
Missing2537 
TOTAL228100.0
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442) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- Library (COMPLIB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10746.9
2) No11851.8
9) No answer31.3
Missing2537 
TOTAL228100.0
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443) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- Friend's house (COMPFRI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15065.8
2) No7532.9
9) No answer31.3
Missing2537 
TOTAL228100.0
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444) Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace-say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? -- Other location (COMPELSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3816.7
2) No18782.0
9) No answer31.3
Missing2537 
TOTAL228100.0
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445) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: Which location do you use the most? (MOSTLOC)
TOTAL%
1) School3029.1
2) Library2625.2
3) Friend's house3130.1
4) Other1211.7
8) Don't know11.0
9) No answer32.9
Missing2662 
TOTAL103100.0
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446) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINO)
TOTAL%
0) Zero minutes35671.9
1) 30.6
2) 10.2
5) 71.4
6) 10.2
10) 193.8
15) 91.8
20) 71.4
25) 10.2
30) 428.5
45) 10.2
98) Don't know40.8
99) No answer448.9
Missing2270 
TOTAL495100.0
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447) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes or hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMHRO)
TOTAL%
0) 30962.4
1) 5110.3
2) 326.5
3) 183.6
4) 71.4
5) 163.2
6) 10.2
7) 10.2
8) 30.6
10) 61.2
20) 10.2
25) 10.2
30) 10.2
998) 40.8
999) 448.9
Missing2270 
TOTAL495100.0
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448) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many minutes a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web other than for e-mail (WWWMINO)
TOTAL%
0) Zero minutes32665.9
1) 71.4
2) 30.6
3) 10.2
5) 142.8
6) 10.2
10) 132.6
15) 142.8
20) 91.8
25) 20.4
30) 5410.9
40) 10.2
45) 20.4
98) Don't know40.8
99) No answer448.9
Missing2270 
TOTAL495100.0
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449) If more than 1 computer location was identified by R: For about how many hours a week do you use (this other computer/these other computers) for each of the following? -- Using the World Wide Web other than for e-mail (WWWHRO)
TOTAL%
0) 25150.7
1) 8016.2
2) 5110.3
3) 193.8
4) 102.0
5) 122.4
6) 30.6
7) 20.4
8) 40.8
10) 102.0
15) 20.4
20) 10.2
22) 10.2
37) 10.2
998) 40.8
999) 448.9
Missing2270 
TOTAL495100.0
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450) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many e-mail messages do you send from all these computers on an average day? (EMSENT)
TOTAL%
0) 233.6
1) 7612.0
2) 7812.3
3) 639.9
4) 426.6
5) 7211.4
6) 132.1
7) 60.9
8) 142.2
9) 10.2
10) 579.0
11) 10.2
12) 71.1
13) 10.2
14) 10.2
15) 162.5
20) 375.8
22) 10.2
24) 10.2
25) 132.1
27) 10.2
30) 132.1
35) 30.5
37) 10.2
40) 132.1
45) 10.2
50) 132.1
60) 60.9
70) 10.2
75) 10.2
80) 10.2
100) 20.3
200) 50.8
250) 10.2
600) 10.2
998) 71.1
999) 416.5
Missing2131 
TOTAL634100.0
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451) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many e-mail messages are personal one-to-one, rather than sent to members of a group or e-list? (EMSENTP)
TOTAL%
0) 355.8
1) 11418.9
2) 8814.6
3) 6911.4
4) 386.3
5) 609.9
6) 132.2
7) 91.5
8) 111.8
9) 40.7
10) 386.3
11) 10.2
12) 61.0
15) 122.0
18) 91.5
20) 193.1
22) 20.3
24) 10.2
25) 50.8
30) 71.2
35) 10.2
40) 30.5
45) 61.0
50) 50.8
60) 10.2
70) 10.2
100) 20.3
125) 10.2
160) 10.2
200) 10.2
999) 416.8
Missing2161 
TOTAL604100.0
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452) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many messages do you receive on all these computers on an average day? (EMGET)
TOTAL%
0) 152.4
1) 223.5
2) 325.0
3) 314.9
4) 162.5
5) 446.9
6) 253.9
7) 60.9
8) 91.4
9) 40.6
10) 7812.3
12) 152.4
13) 10.2
14) 30.5
15) 426.6
17) 20.3
20) 619.6
25) 203.2
27) 10.2
28) 10.2
30) 396.2
35) 60.9
40) 193.0
45) 50.8
50) 304.7
60) 121.9
62) 10.2
65) 10.2
70) 10.2
75) 20.3
80) 30.5
81) 10.2
85) 10.2
90) 20.3
99) 10.2
100) 172.7
120) 20.3
125) 10.2
148) 10.2
150) 30.5
200) 40.6
300) 40.6
400) 30.5
431) 10.2
600) 10.2
998) 40.6
999) 416.5
Missing2131 
TOTAL634100.0
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453) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, about how many of these messages you receive are personal one-to-one, rather than ones you receive as a member of a group or e-list (EMGETP)
TOTAL%
0) 335.4
1) 609.8
2) 8914.5
3) 6710.9
4) 437.0
5) 7311.9
6) 233.7
7) 81.3
8) 152.4
9) 20.3
10) 558.9
11) 10.2
12) 61.0
13) 20.3
14) 10.2
15) 203.3
16) 20.3
18) 10.2
19) 10.2
20) 182.9
22) 20.3
25) 81.3
28) 10.2
30) 132.1
35) 20.3
38) 10.2
40) 61.0
45) 20.3
46) 10.2
50) 71.1
70) 10.2
75) 10.2
80) 20.3
90) 10.2
100) 20.3
150) 10.2
160) 10.2
225) 10.2
431) 10.2
999) 416.7
Missing2150 
TOTAL615100.0
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454) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- People at your workplace? (EMWRKLOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26043.5
2) No29649.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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455) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers, do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Business or work contacts away from your workplace? (EMWRKAWY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27445.8
2) No28347.3
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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456) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Family members who live with you? (EMFAMLOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13422.4
2) No42370.7
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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457) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Other family members? (EMFAMOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes43472.6
2) No12320.6
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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458) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Friends? (EMFRI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50484.3
2) No538.9
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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459) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Members of your church? (EMCHURCH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes11819.7
2) No43973.4
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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460) Thinking now about all your home, work or other computers. Do any of the personal one-to-one messages you receive or send come from: -- Members of other groups or associations to which you belong? (EMGROUPS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27245.5
2) No28547.7
9) No answer416.9
Missing2167 
TOTAL598100.0
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461) Not counting people at work or family at home (NUMCNTCT): -- Of these friends and relatives, about how many would you say you feel really close to, that is close enough to discuss personal or important problems with? (NUMPROBS)
TOTAL%
0) 1013.8
1) 2007.4
2) 37513.9
3) 36613.6
4) 1997.4
5) 35213.1
6) 1636.1
7) 481.8
8) 702.6
9) 90.3
10) 30411.3
11) 170.6
12) 411.5
13) 70.3
14) 20.1
15) 1294.8
16) 70.3
18) 50.2
20) 1003.7
24) 20.1
25) 682.5
26) 20.1
30) 311.2
34) 10.0
35) 60.2
38) 10.0
40) 80.3
50) 351.3
55) 10.0
60) 40.1
65) 10.0
70) 10.0
75) 70.3
96) 100.4
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer140.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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462) Not counting people at work or family at home (NUMCNTCT): -- Of these friends and relatives that you feel really close to (NUMPROBS), how many do you stay in contact with through electronic mail or instant messaging? [98 Don't know; 99 No answer] (BYEMPROB)
TOTAL%
0) 131851.0
1) 1646.3
2) 2349.0
3) 1596.1
4) 933.6
5) 1877.2
6) 552.1
7) 230.9
8) 371.4
9) 40.2
10) 1305.0
11) 60.2
12) 170.7
13) 30.1
14) 20.1
15) 552.1
17) 20.1
18) 30.1
20) 321.2
25) 210.8
26) 10.0
30) 90.3
35) 20.1
40) 20.1
50) 80.3
60) 20.1
96) 20.1
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer140.5
Missing179 
TOTAL2586100.0
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463) Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web through a Cellular Telephone, Palm Pilot, or other Personal Digital Assistant (like 'Blackberry')? (INTACCSS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes163.5
2) No43094.9
8) Don't know51.1
9) No answer20.4
Missing2312 
TOTAL453100.0
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464) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Click on a link in an email message from a friend, relative, or co-worker. (EMAILLNK)
TOTAL%
1) Never6518.0
2) Less than half of the time15242.0
3) About half of the time4311.9
4) More than half of the time298.0
5) Almost always236.4
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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465) In the past year, have you searched for information about a new job or explored career opportunities? (JOBINFO)
TOTAL%
0) No84260.4
1) 1 or 2 times22316.0
2) 3-5 times14610.5
3) 6 or more times17012.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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466) 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 all18934.7
1) 1 or 2 times11621.3
2) 3-5 times10118.5
3) 6 or more times13324.4
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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467) 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 all34563.3
1) 1 or 2 times8615.8
2) 3-5 times509.2
3) 6 or more times5810.6
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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468) 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 all33060.6
1) 1 or 2 times13725.1
2) 3-5 times448.1
3) 6 or more times285.1
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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469) 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 all21639.6
1) 1 or 2 times18634.1
2) 3-5 times8515.6
3) 6 or more times519.4
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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470) 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 all19936.5
1) 1 or 2 times19936.5
2) 3-5 times8816.1
3) 6 or more times529.5
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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471) 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 all41876.7
1) 1 or 2 times7213.2
2) 3-5 times275.0
3) 6 or more times203.7
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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472) Please tell me how many times you tried to find such [employment] information (JOBINFO) from: -- Radio or television programs? (JOBTVRAD)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all48388.6
1) 1 or 2 times346.2
2) 3-5 times122.2
3) 6 or more times81.5
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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473) 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 all22641.5
1) 1 or 2 times11120.4
2) 3-5 times7113.0
3) 6 or more times12923.7
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer61.1
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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474) When did you first begin using e-mail? (EMAILYR)
TOTAL%
1) This year (2002)432.9
2) In the last year (2001)1147.6
3) 1-2 years ago (2000)18412.3
4) 2-3 years ago (1999)21914.7
5) 3-4 years ago (1998)19413.0
6) 4-5 years ago (1997)18912.7
7) 5 or more years ago (1990-1996)53435.7
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer130.9
Missing1271 
TOTAL1494100.0
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475) When did you first begin using the World Wide Web (for purposes other than email)? (WEBYR)
TOTAL%
1) This year (2002)402.5
2) In the last year (2001)1288.0
3) 1-2 years ago (2000)20112.5
4) 2-3 years ago (1999)25115.6
5) 3-4 years ago (1998)18911.8
6) 4-5 years ago (1997)22013.7
7) 5 or more years ago (1990-1996)49430.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer815.0
Missing1159 
TOTAL1606100.0
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476) Would you rate your ability to use the World Wide Web as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? (WEBABLE)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent21825.6
2) Good31136.5
3) Fair19723.1
4) Poor455.3
5) Very poor151.8
9) No answer657.6
Missing1914 
TOTAL851100.0
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477) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web?: -- Made a decision to vote for a political candidate? (VOTEFOR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes8423.7
2) No22463.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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478) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Look in a printed manual or book for information (MANBOOK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26636.8
2) No40556.1
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer486.6
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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479) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Call or email customer support for the product you are using (CUSSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes34547.8
2) No32745.3
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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480) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Call or email technical support from your employer or school (TECSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes22531.2
2) No44761.9
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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481) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Ask someone else at your workplace or school for help (ASKWKSCH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes37752.2
2) No29540.9
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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482) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Ask someone else you know for help (like a friend or family member) (ASKELSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes52672.9
2) No14620.2
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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483) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Pay someone to help you (PAYELSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes8111.2
2) No59181.9
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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484) When you want advice or assistance with surfing on the Web, finding a Web site, downloading software or some other online service, or getting your Internet connection to work, which of the following do you do?: -- Figure it out yourself (DOSELF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59682.5
2) No7610.5
8) Don't know30.4
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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485) Do you know whether the '486 ' or 'pentium' on a personal computer (and G3 on a Mac) refer to... (PROCESSR)
TOTAL%
1) The size of the hard drive6310.1
2) The speed of the hard drive11518.5
3) The type of microprocessor25641.1
8) Don't know14022.5
9) No answer497.9
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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486) Do you know what an Internet web browser is? (BROWSER1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes45773.4
2) No11518.5
8) Don't know40.6
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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487) Can you give me the name of a web browser? (BROWSER2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38075.4
2) No7615.1
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer479.3
Missing2261 
TOTAL504100.0
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488) Specify name of web browser (BROWSER3)
TOTAL%
1) Internet Explorer11927.9
2) Netscape6615.5
3) Excite20.5
4) Msn163.7
5) Aol276.3
6) Google214.9
7) Yahoo9321.8
8) Earthlink40.9
9) Lycos30.7
10) Compuserve10.2
11) Bonzi20.5
12) Goto10.2
13) AltaVista40.9
14) Hotbot10.2
15) Snap10.2
16) Mindspring10.2
17) Dogpile10.2
18) Prodigy10.2
19) Ask Jeeves20.5
20) Dsl10.2
21) Netrax10.2
22) Webcorner10.2
24) Everyone's Internet20.5
25) Mamma10.2
27) Other61.4
98) Don't know20.5
99) No answser4711.0
Missing2338 
TOTAL427100.0
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489) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Advanced Search' (ADVSRCH)
TOTAL%
1) Very familiar21835.0
2) Somewhat familiar22436.0
3) Not familiar13421.5
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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490) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'MP3' (MP3)
TOTAL%
1) Very familiar16326.2
2) Somewhat familiar14122.6
3) Not familiar27143.5
8) 810.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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491) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'E-ZINES' (EZINES)
TOTAL%
1) Very familiar558.8
2) Somewhat familiar569.0
3) Not familiar46474.5
8) 810.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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492) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Preference Settings' (PREFSETS)
TOTAL%
1) Very familiar22135.5
2) Somewhat familiar20132.3
3) Not familiar15424.7
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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493) How familiar respondent is with the term: -- 'Newsgroups' (NEWSGRPS)
TOTAL%
1) Very familiar15825.4
2) Somewhat familiar18730.0
3) Not familiar23036.9
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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494) When you think about yourself, how important is your ethnic group membership to your sense of who you are? (ETHIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Very important90332.7
2) Moderately important69725.2
3) Slightly important47117.0
4) Not at all important66724.1
8) Don't know200.7
9) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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495) Harmony in the United States is best achieved by down playing or ignoring ethnic differences. (ETHIGNOR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree35913.0
2) Agree66724.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree53319.3
4) Disagree81429.4
5) Strongly disagree33412.1
8) Don't know461.7
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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496) Ethnic minority groups will never really fit in with mainstream American culture. (ETHNOFIT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree883.2
2) Agree33312.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree39014.1
4) Disagree129246.7
5) Strongly disagree61422.2
8) Don't know371.3
9) No answer110.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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497) If we want to help create a harmonious society, we must recognize that each ethnic group has the right to maintain its own unique traditions. (ETHTRADS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree84830.7
2) Agree143051.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree2669.6
4) Disagree1475.3
5) Strongly disagree391.4
8) Don't know281.0
9) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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498) In order to have a smoothly functioning society, members of ethnic minorities must better adapt to the ways of mainstream American culture. (ETHADAPT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree41214.9
2) Agree121043.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree54619.7
4) Disagree44616.1
5) Strongly disagree993.6
8) Don't know421.5
9) No answer100.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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499) In general, how warm or cool do you feel towards African Americans? (FEELBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) Very warm74026.8
2) 31811.5
3) 36413.2
4) 2649.5
5) 74526.9
6) 1053.8
7) 993.6
8) 351.3
9) Very cool592.1
98) Don't know240.9
99) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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500) In general, how warm or cool do you feel towards Asian Americans? (FEELASNS)
TOTAL%
1) Very warm56220.3
2) 31911.5
3) 37913.7
4) 28610.3
5) 78428.4
6) 1244.5
7) 1073.9
8) 481.7
9) Very cool762.7
98) Don't know692.5
99) No answer110.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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501) In general, how warm or cool do you feel towards Hispanics? (FEELHSPS)
TOTAL%
1) Very warm63322.9
2) 34912.6
3) 37213.5
4) 29010.5
5) 69725.2
6) 1214.4
7) 1334.8
8) 431.6
9) Very cool722.6
98) Don't know451.6
99) No answer100.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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502) In general, how warm or cool do you feel towards white or Caucasian Americans? (FEELWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) Very warm95334.5
2) 47717.3
3) 36113.1
4) 2458.9
5) 52218.9
6) 552.0
7) 531.9
8) 260.9
9) Very cool421.5
98) Don't know210.8
99) No answer100.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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503) Think about the various ethnic groups within the U .S. including Whites, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and so on. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: -- Individuals who belong to the same ethnic group tend to be fairly similar to one another. (ETHSAME)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2729.8
2) Agree120143.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree45316.4
4) Disagree64523.3
5) Strongly disagree1505.4
8) Don't know321.2
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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504) Now think only about ethnic minority groups within the U. S. such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: -- Ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are very distinct and very different from one another. (ETHDIFF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27810.1
2) Agree137849.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree57520.8
4) Disagree44516.1
5) Strongly disagree371.3
8) Don't know441.6
9) No answer80.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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505) Think about Whites in the U.S. compared to ethnic minority groups. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: -- Whites as a group are very distinct and different from ethnic minority groups. (WHTSDIFF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2589.3
2) Agree110840.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree63322.9
4) Disagree65223.6
5) Strongly disagree712.6
8) Don't know321.2
9) No answer110.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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506) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page). (DOCVIG)
TOTAL%
1) 46616.9
2) 46116.7
3) 45116.3
4) 46416.8
5) 46516.8
6) 45816.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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507) Do you have a regular doctor or clinic? (REGDOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes229483.0
2) No46016.6
8) Don't know70.3
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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508) Have you been a patient with this doctor or clinic for more than one year? (REGDOCYR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes202588.1
2) No26911.7
9) No answer40.2
Missing467 
TOTAL2298100.0
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509) I prefer that my doctor offers me choices and asks my opinion. (DOCASKME)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree198671.8
2) Moderately agree52118.8
3) Slightly agree1455.2
4) Slightly disagree431.6
5) Moderately disagree311.1
6) Strongly disagree190.7
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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510) I prefer to leave decisions about my medical care up to my doctor. (DOCDECID)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39414.2
2) Moderately agree63823.1
3) Slightly agree41214.9
4) Slightly disagree36113.1
5) Moderately disagree37813.7
6) Strongly disagree56220.3
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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511) I prefer to rely on my doctor's knowledge and not try to find out about my condition on my own. (DOCRELY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree42115.2
2) Moderately agree45316.4
3) Slightly agree34512.5
4) Slightly disagree39914.4
5) Moderately disagree41314.9
6) Strongly disagree71525.9
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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512) Do you have any health insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid? (HLTHPLAN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes238786.3
2) No36813.3
8) Don't know70.3
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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513) Do you feel that you had enough choices among different doctors in your health insurance plan when you chose your current doctor? (CHOSEDOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes192780.6
2) No42817.9
8) Don't know261.1
9) No answer90.4
Missing375 
TOTAL2390100.0
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514) Does your health insurance plan have restrictions, for example limits on getting tests and getting care from specialists? (INSRLMTS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes119049.8
2) No100542.1
8) Don't know1887.9
9) No answer70.3
Missing375 
TOTAL2390100.0
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515) Have you, or anyone in your household, ever had difficulty getting a test or getting care from a specialist when you felt you needed to? (DIFFCARE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes41617.4
2) No196182.1
8) Don't know70.3
9) No answer60.3
Missing375 
TOTAL2390100.0
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516) Some doctors or groups may be paid more if they limit the use of expensive tests or the use of specialists. Such arrangements are known as financial incentives. Have you heard of such arrangements before now? (FININC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes134048.5
2) No140650.8
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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517) Please assume that your health plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. -- How important is it for you to be told about these financial incentives? (FININC1)
TOTAL%
1) Very important225981.7
2) Somewhat important33112.0
3) Neither important nor unimportant873.1
4) Somewhat unimportant250.9
5) Very unimportant291.0
8) Don't know271.0
9) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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518) Please assume that your health plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. -- When do you think is the best time to be told about these financial incentives? (FININC2)
TOTAL%
1) When you enroll in a health plan218379.0
2) When you first see your doctor35312.8
3) When you need a test or specialist1776.4
8) Don't know441.6
9) No answer80.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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519) Please assume that your health plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. -- Who is the best person to tell you about these financial incentives? (FININC3)
TOTAL%
1) Your doctor46516.8
2) A representative of your health plan121744.0
3) Both your doctor and a representative of health plan103437.4
8) Don't know421.5
9) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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520) Please assume that your health plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. -- How likely would you be to ask your regular doctor whether he or she has financial incentives that limit the use of expensive tests? (FININC4)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely103037.3
2) Somewhat likely68224.7
3) Neither likely nor unlikely28610.3
4) Somewhat unlikely36513.2
5) Very unlikely35012.7
8) Don't know421.5
9) No answer100.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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521) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes).-- Do you believe what the doctor just told you? (BELVEDOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes155256.1
2) No79728.8
3) Maybe39014.1
8) Don't know210.8
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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522) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Do you think the doctor provided enough information about financial incentives? (DOCINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes71125.7
2) No185367.0
3) Maybe1615.8
8) Don't know351.3
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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523) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Do you agree with the doctor's decision nor to order the MRI at this time? (DOCNOMRI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes131947.7
2) No113741.1
3) Maybe2669.6
8) Don't know391.4
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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524) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Based on what the doctor has just told you, how satisfied would you be with the office visit? Would you rate the visit as... (DOCSAT)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent893.2
2) Very good37213.5
3) Good75927.5
4) Fair69725.2
5) Poor81429.4
8) Don't know301.1
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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525) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- How much would you trust the doctor to put your health above costs? Would you say... (DOCCOSTS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely36213.1
2) Mostly64723.4
3) Somewhat74827.1
4) A little37713.6
5) Not at all58521.2
8) Don't know411.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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526) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Based on what the doctor has just told you, if you could, would you switch physicians? (DOCSWTCH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes98435.6
2) No134948.8
3) Maybe40214.5
8) Don't know260.9
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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527) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Based on what the doctor has just told you, if you could, would you switch health insurance plans? (INSRCHNG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes92633.5
2) No136649.4
3) Maybe43715.8
8) Don't know311.1
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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528) Vignette about the doctor: (See Note 6: Doctor Vignette for DOCGIV on the ARDA summary page for complete vignettes). -- Based on what the doctor has just told you, would you seek a second opinion from another physician? (SECOPIN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes182766.1
2) No63523.0
3) Maybe27810.1
8) Don't know210.8
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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529) How would you describe your work arrangement in your main job? (WRKTYPE)
TOTAL%
1) Independent contractor/consultant/freelance worker24713.8
2) On-call, work only when called to work412.3
3) Paid by a temporary agency150.8
4) Work for contractor who provides workers/services422.3
5) Regular, permanent employee143279.7
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer110.6
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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530) How long have you worked in your present job for your current employer? (YEARSJOB)
TOTAL%
0) Less than 1 year137949.9
1) 1-2 years802.9
2) 3-4 years2137.7
3) 5-9 years1605.8
4) 10-19 years1043.8
5) 20-29 years1093.9
6) 30 years or more792.9
7) 632.3
8) 501.8
9) 281.0
10) 592.1
11) 240.9
12) 401.4
13) 371.3
14) 240.9
15) 511.8
16) 311.1
17) 190.7
18) 140.5
19) 110.4
20) 240.9
21) 60.2
22) 160.6
23) 100.4
24) 90.3
25) 140.5
26) 50.2
27) 110.4
28) 110.4
29) 50.2
30) 250.9
31) 40.1
32) 70.3
33) 30.1
34) 40.1
35) 10.0
36) 10.0
37) 10.0
40) 50.2
42) 20.1
43) 10.0
45) 10.0
47) 10.0
48) 10.0
50) 10.0
98) Don't know60.2
99) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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531) In your main job, are you salaried, paid by the hour, or what? (WAYPAID)
TOTAL%
1) Salaried60633.7
2) Paid by the hour95753.3
3) Other (Specify)21411.9
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer120.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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532) Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule? (WRKSCHED)
TOTAL%
1) Day shift125569.9
2) Afternoon shift784.3
3) Night shift1226.8
4) Split shift522.9
5) Irregular shift/on-call1759.7
6) Rotating shifts905.0
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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533) How many days per month do you work extra hours beyond your usual schedule? (MOREDAYS)
TOTAL%
0) 68037.9
1) 774.3
2) 1498.3
3) 985.5
4) 1287.1
5) 1126.2
6) 5-9492.7
7) 10-19251.4
8) 20 days or more492.7
9) 60.3
10) 905.0
11) 10.1
12) 251.4
14) 20.1
15) 522.9
16) 80.4
17) 10.1
18) 60.3
19) 10.1
20) 1005.6
21) 60.3
22) 120.7
23) 20.1
24) 110.6
25) 211.2
27) 10.1
28) 30.2
30) 442.4
98) Don't know221.2
99) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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534) When you work extra hours on your main job, is it mandatory (required by your employer)? (MUSTWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes46125.7
2) No129372.0
8) Don't know241.3
9) No answer181.0
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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535) How often are you allowed to change your starting and quitting times on a daily basis? (CHNGTME)
TOTAL%
1) Often58332.5
2) Sometimes38021.2
3) Rarely24613.7
4) Never55931.1
8) Don't know120.7
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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536) How often do you work at home as part of your job? (WRKHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Never110261.4
2) A few times a year1608.9
3) About once a month935.2
4) About once a week1086.0
5) More than once a week21512.0
6) Worker works mainly at home995.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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537) If respondent works at home (WRKHOME): -- Is it usually because you want to, you have to in order to keep up with your job, or for some other reason? (WHYWKHME)
TOTAL%
1) Worker wants to work at home25436.9
2) Worker has to work at home to keep up with job22432.6
3) Other combinations and other reasons19728.6
9) No answer131.9
Missing2077 
TOTAL688100.0
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538) How hard is it to take time off during your work to take care of personal or family matters? (FAMWKOFF)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all hard83246.3
2) Not too hard48026.7
3) Somewhat hard27015.0
4) Very hard19110.6
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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539) How often do the demands of your job interfere with your family life? (WKVSFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Often23112.9
2) Sometimes47126.2
3) Rarely56831.6
4) Never50628.2
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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540) How often do the demands of your family interfere with your work on the job? (FAMVSWK)
TOTAL%
1) Often1005.6
2) Sometimes43124.0
3) Rarely63535.4
4) Never61034.0
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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541) After an average work day, about how many hours do you have to relax or pursue activities that you enjoy? (HRSRELAX)
TOTAL%
0) 1146.3
1) 18610.4
2) 33618.7
3) 25114.0
4) 31617.6
5) 23112.9
6) 5-91498.3
7) 10 hours or more331.8
8) 603.3
9) 50.3
10) 241.3
11) 10.1
12) 241.3
14) 30.2
15) 50.3
16) 90.5
18) 20.1
19) 10.1
20) 20.1
21) 10.1
22) 10.1
24) 20.1
98) Don't know271.5
99) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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542) Do you have any jobs besides your main job or do any other work for pay? (SECONDWK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30617.0
2) No147181.9
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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543) My job requires that I keep learning new things (LEARNNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree74841.6
2) Agree78243.5
3) Disagree1779.9
4) Strongly disagree703.9
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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544) My job requires that I work very fast (WORKFAST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree38821.6
2) Agree71639.9
3) Disagree60133.5
4) Strongly disagree693.8
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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545) I get to do a number of different things on my job (WORKDIFF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree75041.8
2) Agree83646.5
3) Disagree1588.8
4) Strongly disagree321.8
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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546) I have a lot of say about what happens on my job (LOTOFSAY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree54530.3
2) Agree74141.3
3) Disagree38521.4
4) Strongly disagree1015.6
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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547) My main satisfaction in life comes from work (WKTOPSAT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1287.1
2) Agree36920.5
3) Disagree88349.2
4) Strongly disagree38921.7
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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548) I have too much work to do everything well (OVERWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1136.3
2) Agree36720.4
3) Disagree108360.3
4) Strongly disagree20611.5
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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549) On my job, I know exactly what is expected of me (KNOWWHAT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree77243.0
2) Agree89049.6
3) Disagree915.1
4) Strongly disagree221.2
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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550) My job lets me use my skills and abilities (MYSKILLS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree71139.6
2) Agree87948.9
3) Disagree1427.9
4) Strongly disagree432.4
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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551) At the place where I work, I am treated with respect (RESPECT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree71539.8
2) Agree92451.4
3) Disagree1055.8
4) Strongly disagree311.7
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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552) I trust the management at the place where I work (TRUSTMAN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree54830.5
2) Agree81845.5
3) Disagree29816.6
4) Strongly disagree1015.6
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer181.0
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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553) The safety of workers is a high priority with management where I work (SAFETYWK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree77042.9
2) Agree81545.4
3) Disagree1367.6
4) Strongly disagree372.1
8) Don't know211.2
9) No answer170.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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554) There are no significant compromises or shortcuts taken when worker safety is at stake (SAFEFRST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree73340.8
2) Agree81545.4
3) Disagree1578.7
4) Strongly disagree472.6
8) Don't know261.4
9) No answer181.0
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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555) Where I work, employees and management work together to ensure the safest possible working conditions. (TEAMSAFE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree65236.3
2) Agree90050.1
3) Disagree1689.4
4) Strongly disagree372.1
8) Don't know231.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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556) The safety and health conditions where I work are good (SAFEHLTH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree65036.2
2) Agree96954.0
3) Disagree1317.3
4) Strongly disagree211.2
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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557) I am proud to be working for my employer (PROUDEMP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree67337.5
2) Agree91050.7
3) Disagree1508.4
4) Strongly disagree321.8
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer170.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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558) Conditions on my job allow me to be about as productive as I could be (PRODCTIV)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50528.1
2) Agree97154.1
3) Disagree25414.1
4) Strongly disagree422.3
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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559) The place where I work is run in a smooth and effective manner (WKSMOOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39722.1
2) Agree92551.5
3) Disagree36720.4
4) Strongly disagree814.5
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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560) Workers need strong trade unions to protect their interests (TRDUNION)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21411.9
2) Agree59933.4
3) Disagree68037.9
4) Strongly disagree21111.7
8) Don't know724.0
9) No answer201.1
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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561) In your job, do you normally work as part of a team, or do you mostly work on your own? (PARTTEAM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I work as part of a team101556.5
2) No, I work mostly on my own75942.3
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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562) In your job, how often do you take part with others in making decisions that affect you? (WKDECIDE)
TOTAL%
1) Often76642.7
2) Sometimes62234.6
3) Rarely25314.1
4) Never1367.6
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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563) How often do you participate with others in helping set the way things are done on your job? (SETTHNGS)
TOTAL%
1) Often81945.6
2) Sometimes61634.3
3) Rarely21512.0
4) Never1267.0
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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564) How often are there not enough people or staff to get all the work done? (TOOFEWWK)
TOTAL%
1) Often46625.9
2) Sometimes58432.5
3) Rarely50728.2
4) Never20811.6
8) Don't know160.9
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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565) Regarding respondents job: -- The chances for promotion are good (PROMTEOK)
TOTAL%
1) Very true36420.3
2) Somewhat true60433.6
3) Not too true40122.3
4) Not at all true37520.9
8) Don't know311.7
9) No answer211.2
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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566) Regarding respondents job: -- I have an opportunity to develop my own special abilities (OPDEVEL)
TOTAL%
1) Very true74341.4
2) Somewhat true68638.2
3) Not too true22012.2
4) Not at all true1216.7
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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567) Regarding respondents job: -- I receive enough help and equipment to get the job done (HLPEQUIP)
TOTAL%
1) Very true85747.7
2) Somewhat true67737.7
3) Not too true1719.5
4) Not at all true683.8
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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568) Regarding respondents job: -- I have enough information to get the job done (HAVEINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Very true105558.7
2) Somewhat true62134.6
3) Not too true643.6
4) Not at all true372.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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569) Regarding respondents job: -- I am given a lot of freedom to decide how to do my own work (WKFREEDM)
TOTAL%
1) Very true101156.3
2) Somewhat true53729.9
3) Not too true1488.2
4) Not at all true794.4
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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570) Regarding respondents job: -- My fringe benefits are good (FRINGEOK)
TOTAL%
1) Very true70539.3
2) Somewhat true54830.5
3) Not too true21411.9
4) Not at all true30416.9
8) Don't know100.6
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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571) Regarding respondents job: -- My supervisor is concerned about the welfare of those under him or her (SUPCARES)
TOTAL%
1) Very true88549.3
2) Somewhat true56331.3
3) Not too true1488.2
4) Not at all true1347.5
8) Don't know392.2
9) No answer271.5
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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572) Regarding respondents job: -- I am free from the conflicting demands that other people make of me (CONDEMND)
TOTAL%
1) Very true47926.7
2) Somewhat true72240.2
3) Not too true35019.5
4) Not at all true18410.2
8) Don't know442.4
9) No answer170.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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573) Regarding respondents job: -- Promotions are handled fairly (PROMTEFR)
TOTAL%
1) Very true50728.2
2) Somewhat true62234.6
3) Not too true27515.3
4) Not at all true25414.1
8) Don't know1086.0
9) No answer301.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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574) Regarding respondents job: -- The people I work with take a personal interest in me (COWRKINT)
TOTAL%
1) Very true78943.9
2) Somewhat true72240.2
3) Not too true1558.6
4) Not at all true895.0
8) Don't know201.1
9) No answer211.2
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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575) Regarding respondents job: -- The job security is good (JOBSECOK)
TOTAL%
1) Very true95153.0
2) Somewhat true54630.4
3) Not too true1629.0
4) Not at all true1086.0
8) Don't know150.8
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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576) Regarding respondents job: -- My supervisor is helpful to me in getting the job done (SUPHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Very true86748.3
2) Somewhat true57031.7
3) Not too true1558.6
4) Not at all true1327.3
8) Don't know402.2
9) No answer321.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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577) Regarding respondents job: -- I have enough time to get the job done (WRKTIME)
TOTAL%
1) Very true80144.6
2) Somewhat true66537.0
3) Not too true19310.7
4) Not at all true1156.4
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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578) Regarding respondents job: -- The people I work with can be relied on when I need help (COWRKHLP)
TOTAL%
1) Very true95753.3
2) Somewhat true64335.8
3) Not too true1065.9
4) Not at all true553.1
8) Don't know140.8
9) No answer211.2
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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579) Regarding respondents job: -- I have the training opportunities I need to perform my job safely and competently (TRAINOPS)
TOTAL%
1) Very true112562.6
2) Somewhat true50428.1
3) Not too true784.3
4) Not at all true583.2
8) Don't know150.8
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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580) In general, how would you describe relations in your work place between management and employees? (MANVSEMP)
TOTAL%
1) Very good64636.0
2) Quite good59533.1
3) Neither good nor bad38421.4
4) Quite bad955.3
5) Very bad382.1
8) Don't know201.1
9) No answer181.0
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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581) Does your job require you to do repeated lifting, pushing, pulling or bending? (HVYLIFT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes82145.7
2) No95753.3
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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582) Does your job regularly require you to perform repetitive or forceful hand movements or involve awkward postures? (HANDMOVE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes90650.4
2) No87148.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer130.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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583) When you do your job well, are you likely to be praised by your supervisor or employer? (WKPRAISE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes95453.1
2) Maybe45325.2
3) No34819.4
8) Don't know170.9
9) No answer241.3
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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584) When you do your job well, are you likely to get a bonus or pay increase? (WKBONUS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes43124.0
2) Maybe25114.0
3) No108260.2
8) Don't know120.7
9) No ‘answer201.1
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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585) How fair is what you earn on your job in comparison to others doing the same type of work you do? (FAIREARN)
TOTAL%
1) Much less than you deserve25214.0
2) Somewhat less than you deserve47526.4
3) About as much as you deserve87448.7
4) Somewhat more than you deserve1166.5
5) Much more than you deserve251.4
8) Don't know372.1
9) No answer170.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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586) Do you feel that the income from your job alone is enough to meet your family's usual monthly expenses and bills? (RINCBLLS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes82746.0
2) No94452.6
8) Don't know110.6
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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587) Were you laid off your main job at any time in the last year? (LAIDOFF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1317.3
2) No164491.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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588) How easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits as you have now? (JOBFIND1)
TOTAL%
1) Very easy to find similar job42723.8
2) Somewhat easy to find similar job62634.9
3) Not easy at all to find similar job70239.1
8) Don't know251.4
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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589) 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 likely33018.4
2) Somewhat likely35519.8
3) Not at all likely108560.4
8) Don't know120.7
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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590) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your age? (WKAGEISM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1558.6
2) No162090.2
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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591) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your race or ethnic origin? (WKRACISM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes985.5
2) No167693.3
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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592) Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your gender? (WKSEXISM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1317.3
2) No164491.5
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer140.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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593) In the last 12 months, were you sexually harassed by anyone while you were on the job? (WKHARSEX)
TOTAL%
1) Yes854.7
2) No168994.0
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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594) In the last 12 months, were you threatened or harassed in any other way by anyone while you were on the job? (WKHAROTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20211.2
2) No157287.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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595) Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair, or Poor? (HEALTH1)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent59626.0
2) Very good64027.9
3) Good65428.5
4) Fair30413.2
5) Poor823.6
8) Don't know90.4
9) No answer100.4
Missing470 
TOTAL2295100.0
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596) Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? (PHYSHLTH)
TOTAL%
0) 114163.5
1) 1055.8
2) 1347.5
3) 693.8
4) 412.3
5) 5-9613.4
6) 10-19110.6
7) 20 days or more382.1
8) 30.2
9) 20.1
10) 402.2
11) 10.1
12) 10.1
14) 281.6
15) 181.0
16) 20.1
18) 10.1
20) 140.8
21) 40.2
22) 10.1
25) 70.4
26) 10.1
30) 492.7
98) Don't know90.5
99) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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597) 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)
TOTAL%
0) 105058.5
1) 643.6
2) 1176.5
3) 844.7
4) 442.4
5) 5-9874.8
6) 10-1950.3
7) 20 or more days392.2
8) 40.2
9) 10.1
10) 633.5
12) 30.2
14) 110.6
15) 543.0
18) 10.1
19) 10.1
20) 321.8
21) 30.2
22) 20.1
25) 90.5
26) 20.1
28) 40.2
30) 864.8
98) Don't know140.8
99) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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598) During the past 30 days, for about how many days did your poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation? (HLTHDAYS)
TOTAL%
0) 138977.3
1) 804.5
2) 724.0
3) 492.7
4) 341.9
5) 5-9341.9
6) 10-1920.1
7) 20 or more days160.9
8) 20.1
10) 221.2
14) 50.3
15) 211.2
16) 10.1
17) 10.1
18) 10.1
20) 110.6
21) 60.3
22) 10.1
25) 20.1
28) 10.1
30) 241.3
98) Don't know60.3
99) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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599) How often during the past month have you felt used up at the end of the day? (USEDUP)
TOTAL%
1) Very often33318.5
2) Often41923.3
3) Sometimes59733.2
4) Rarely30116.8
5) Never1236.8
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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600) In the past 12 months, have you had back pain every day for a week or more? (BACKPAIN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50628.2
2) No127070.7
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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601) In the past 12 months, have you had pain in the hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders every day for a week or more? (PAINARMS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50428.1
2) No127170.8
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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602) In the past 12 months, how many times have you been injured on the job? (HURTATWK)
TOTAL%
0) 157787.8
1) 1287.1
2) 251.4
3) 170.9
4) 40.2
5) 60.3
6) 60.3
7) 7 or more80.4
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer170.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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603) All in all, how satisfied would you say you are with your job? (SATJOB1)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied87248.6
2) Somewhat satisfied70739.4
3) Not too satisfied1347.5
4) Not at all satisfied613.4
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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604) Do you work for a private company, a non-profit organization, or for the government or a government agency? (WORKFOR)
TOTAL%
1) Private company137076.3
2) Non-profit organization1146.3
3) Government or government agency30517.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer60.3
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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605) Do you own any shares of stock in the company where you now work, either directly or through some type of retirement or stock plan? (OWNSTOCK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31422.8
2) No, I work for a company that does not have stock59843.5
3) No, my company has stock but I do not own any of my company's stock17913.0
4) No, I do not own and do not know if my company has stock18813.7
5) I do not know if I own stock in my company745.4
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer161.2
Missing1389 
TOTAL1376100.0
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606) Please give a general estimate of how much cash you would get if all this stock were sold today? (STOCKVAL)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL3303522450.1884709703
607) Do you currently hold any stock options in your company (vested or unvested)? (STOCKOPS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes17822.9
2) No56873.0
8) Don't know141.8
9) No answer182.3
Missing1987 
TOTAL778100.0
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608) In your job are you eligible for any type of performance-based pay, such as individual or group bonuses or any type of profit-sharing? (EXTRAPAY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59733.2
2) No116464.8
8) Don't know191.1
9) No answer160.9
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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609) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on company profits or performance? (COMPPERF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes48579.1
2) No10216.6
8) Don't know101.6
9) No answer162.6
Missing2152 
TOTAL613100.0
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610) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on workgroup or department performance? (DEPTPERF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes34356.0
2) No24439.8
8) Don't know101.6
9) No answer162.6
Missing2152 
TOTAL613100.0
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611) Does the size of these performance-based payments depend on individual performance? (INDPERF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38062.0
2) No20633.6
8) Don't know111.8
9) No answer162.6
Missing2152 
TOTAL613100.0
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612) Did you receive any of these performance-based payments in the year 2001? (EXTR2001)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39564.4
2) No20032.6
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer172.8
Missing2152 
TOTAL613100.0
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613) What was the approximate total dollar value of these various payments in 2001? (EXTRAVAL)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL4121829585.3373859633
614) What was the most recent year in which you received these performance-based payments? [9998 Don't know; 9999 No answer] (EXTRAYR)
TOTAL%
0) 254792.1
1979) 10.0
1987) 10.0
1990) 30.1
1997) 50.2
1998) 30.1
1999) 210.8
2000) 602.2
2001) 220.8
9998) 562.0
9999) 461.7
TOTAL2765100.0
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615) What was the approximate total dollar value of these various payments in that year? (YEARVAL)
TOTAL%
1) 21.5
15) 10.8
25) 10.8
50) 21.5
65) 10.8
75) 21.5
100) 43.0
200) 32.3
225) 10.8
250) 21.5
270) 10.8
300) 53.8
350) 10.8
400) 21.5
444) 10.8
450) 10.8
500) 75.3
550) 21.5
600) 21.5
700) 10.8
750) 10.8
800) 21.5
1000) 32.3
1100) 10.8
1250) 10.8
1300) 32.3
1500) 21.5
1800) 10.8
2000) 64.5
2200) 10.8
2300) 10.8
2500) 21.5
2750) 10.8
3000) 53.8
4000) 10.8
5000) 32.3
6000) 21.5
7000) 10.8
8000) 10.8
10000) 10.8
12000) 10.8
14000) 21.5
20000) 21.5
25000) 21.5
30000) 10.8
40000) 21.5
70000) 10.8
9999995) 64.5
9999998) 129.1
9999999) 2216.7
Missing2633 
TOTAL132100.0
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616) In your job how easy is it for you to see whether your co-workers are working well or poorly? On a scale of 0 to 10 please describe with 0 meaning not at all easy to see and 10 meaning very easy to see. (SEECOWRK)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all easy to see19410.8
1) 301.7
2) 311.7
3) 351.9
4) 442.4
5) 1065.9
6) 533.0
7) 1166.5
8) 23913.3
9) 1387.7
10) Very easy to see75542.0
98) Don't know362.0
99) No answer191.1
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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617) At your workplace, how hard would you say that people work with 0 meaning not at all hard and 10 meaning very hard? (COWRKHRD)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all hard945.2
1) 100.6
2) 241.3
3) 472.6
4) 613.4
5) 28415.8
6) 1367.6
7) 28315.8
8) 33518.7
9) 1608.9
10) Very hard31217.4
98) Don't know351.9
99) No answer150.8
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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618) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: -- Talk directly to the employee (TALKEMP)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all likely48026.7
2) Not very likely30116.8
3) Somewhat likely43224.1
4) Very likely51428.6
8) Don't know402.2
9) No answer291.6
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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619) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: -- Speak to your supervisor or manager (TALKSUP)
TOTAL%
0) I do not have a supervisor or manager1106.1
1) Not at all likely50328.0
2) Not very likely39121.8
3) Somewhat likely37520.9
4) Very likely34819.4
8) Don't know382.1
9) No answer311.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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620) If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to: -- Do nothing (DONOTHNG)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all likely64035.6
2) Not very likely36320.2
3) Somewhat likely31017.3
4) Very likely41222.9
8) Don't know412.3
9) No answer301.7
Missing969 
TOTAL1796100.0
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621) When were you last working for pay, that is what month and year were you last working? - Month (LASTWKMO)
TOTAL%
1) January10511.1
2) February747.8
3) March798.3
4) April757.9
5) May727.6
6) June10911.5
7) July667.0
8) August555.8
9) September687.2
10) October464.9
11) November404.2
12) December838.8
98) Don't know707.4
99) No answer60.6
Missing1817 
TOTAL948100.0
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622) When were you last working for pay, that is what month and year were you last working? - Year (LASTWKYR)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL9482144.2361093
623) 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 well644.7
2) 685.0
3) 25318.4
4) 34124.9
5) Describes very well62745.7
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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624) 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 well49335.9
2) 29121.2
3) 32423.6
4) 14210.3
5) Describes very well1017.4
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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625) 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 well584.2
2) 604.4
3) 16812.2
4) 42230.8
5) Describes very well64446.9
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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626) 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 well48535.3
2) 34124.9
3) 30222.0
4) 14110.3
5) Describes very well836.0
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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627) 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 well61344.7
2) 37327.2
3) 19113.9
4) 906.6
5) Describes very well765.5
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer80.6
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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628) 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 well463.4
2) 493.6
3) 24117.6
4) 36426.5
5) Describes very well65147.4
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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629) 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 well503.6
2) 695.0
3) 23417.1
4) 33724.6
5) Describes very well66648.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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630) 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
3) Once a month50.4
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year815.9
5) Once in the past year1218.8
6) Not at all in the past year115284.0
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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631) 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 week302.2
2) Once a week533.9
3) Once a month16412.0
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year40729.7
5) Once in the past year19414.1
6) Not at all in the past year50536.8
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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632) 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 week80.6
2) Once a week60.4
3) Once a month282.0
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year25618.7
5) Once in the past year33024.1
6) Not at all in the past year70951.7
8) Don't know302.2
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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633) 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 week564.1
2) Once a week956.9
3) Once a month27319.9
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year58142.3
5) Once in the past year15211.1
6) Not at all in the past year19314.1
8) Don't know171.2
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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634) 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 week604.4
2) Once a week503.6
3) Once a month1077.8
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year22216.2
5) Once in the past year16712.2
6) Not at all in the past year75455.0
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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635) 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 week322.3
2) Once a week1087.9
3) Once a month25818.8
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year46533.9
5) Once in the past year19714.4
6) Not at all in the past year29821.7
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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636) 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 week201.5
2) Once a week261.9
3) Once a month705.1
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year25918.9
5) Once in the past year18513.5
6) Not at all in the past year78857.4
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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637) 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 week312.3
2) Once a week191.4
3) Once a month674.9
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year42631.0
5) Once in the past year21315.5
6) Not at all in the past year60043.7
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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638) 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 week191.4
2) Once a week231.7
3) Once a month614.4
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year27319.9
5) Once in the past year21715.8
6) Not at all in the past year76255.5
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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639) 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 week755.5
2) Once a week775.6
3) Once a month23817.3
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year60744.2
5) Once in the past year18313.3
6) Not at all in the past year17312.6
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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640) 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 week110.8
2) Once a week201.5
3) Once a month493.6
4) At least 2 or 3 times in the past year22116.1
5) Once in the past year23116.8
6) Not at all in the past year82059.8
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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641) I feel a selfless caring for others. (SELFLESS)
TOTAL%
1) Many times a day1289.3
2) Every day17712.9
3) Most days26619.4
4) Some days32823.9
5) Once in a while28821.0
6) Never or almost never1369.9
8) Don't know423.1
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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642) I accept others even when they do things I think are wrong. (ACCPTOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Many times a day1198.7
2) Every day20715.1
3) Most days43731.9
4) Some days31022.6
5) Once in a while20615.0
6) Never or almost never664.8
8) Don't know201.5
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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643) People should be willing to help others who are less fortunate (OTHSHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree56741.3
2) Agree63846.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree1239.0
4) Disagree151.1
5) Strongly disagree90.7
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer80.6
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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644) Those in need have to learn to take care of themselves and not depend on others (CARESELF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree17512.8
2) Agree55240.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree31923.3
4) Disagree25418.5
5) Strongly disagree523.8
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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645) Personally assisting people in trouble is very important to me (PEOPTRBL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32823.9
2) Agree67249.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree27520.0
4) Disagree674.9
5) Strongly disagree120.9
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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646) These days people need to look after themselves and not overly worry about others (SELFFRST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree866.3
2) Agree35826.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree28921.1
4) Disagree50837.0
5) Strongly disagree1148.3
8) Don't know110.8
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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647) Young people should be financially independent from parents (FININD)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important63745.7
2) Quite important46533.4
3) Somewhat important22816.4
4) Not too important282.0
5) Not at all important141.0
8) Don't know161.1
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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648) Young people should be financially independent from parents: -- By what age should this normally occur? (FININD1)
TOTAL%
12) 10.1
13) 60.5
14) 50.4
15) 60.5
16) 564.2
17) 241.8
18) 29121.9
19) 624.7
20) 1269.5
21) 25519.2
22) 16012.0
23) 675.0
24) 715.3
25) 14110.6
26) 30.2
27) 50.4
28) 60.5
30) 171.3
32) 10.1
39) 10.1
45) 20.2
98) Don't know201.5
99) No answer40.3
Missing1435 
TOTAL1330100.0
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649) How important is it for young people to be: -- not living with parents (OWNHH)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important39628.4
2) Quite important38727.8
3) Somewhat important34724.9
4) Not too important18012.9
5) Not at all important553.9
8) Don't know231.7
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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650) By what age should young people stop living with parents? (OWNHH1)
TOTAL%
13) 10.1
16) 20.2
17) 80.7
18) 25322.4
19) 726.4
20) 13812.2
21) 21519.0
22) 14312.7
23) 686.0
24) 524.6
25) 14212.6
26) 30.3
27) 30.3
28) 80.7
30) 40.4
45) 10.1
98) Don't know161.4
99) No answer10.1
Missing1635 
TOTAL1130100.0
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651) People differ in their ideas about what it takes for a young person to become an adult these days. How important is it for them to: -- Complete their formal schooling (EDDONE)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important99971.7
2) Quite important24617.7
3) Somewhat important896.4
4) Not too important302.2
5) Not at all important130.9
8) Don't know110.8
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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652) By what age should young people normally complete formal schooling? (EDDONE1)
TOTAL%
15) 10.1
16) 70.5
17) 272.0
18) 26619.9
19) 282.1
20) 282.1
21) 1219.1
22) 26019.5
23) 13710.3
24) 1269.4
25) 20415.3
26) 241.8
27) 80.6
28) 141.0
29) 20.1
30) 302.2
35) 20.1
40) 10.1
50) 20.1
52) 10.1
65) 10.1
85) 10.1
96) 20.1
98) Don't know362.7
99) No answer50.4
Missing1431 
TOTAL1334100.0
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653) People differ in their ideas about what it takes for a young person to become an adult these days. How important is it for them to be: -- Employed full-time (FTWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important83159.7
2) Quite important32523.3
3) Somewhat important15611.2
4) Not too important513.7
5) Not at all important120.9
8) Don't know130.9
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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654) By what age should young people be employed full-time? (FTWORK1)
TOTAL%
13) 10.1
14) 10.1
15) 10.1
16) 362.7
17) 191.4
18) 29222.3
19) 574.3
20) 967.3
21) 16212.3
22) 20315.5
23) 1259.5
24) 886.7
25) 16612.7
26) 120.9
27) 100.8
28) 50.4
29) 10.1
30) 80.6
35) 10.1
50) 10.1
98) Don't know262.0
99) No answer10.1
Missing1453 
TOTAL1312100.0
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655) People differ in their ideas about what it takes for a young person to become an adult these days. How important is it for them to: -- Be capable of supporting a family financially (SUPFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important82459.2
2) Quite important30622.0
3) Somewhat important15210.9
4) Not too important574.1
5) Not at all important271.9
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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656) By what age should young people be able to support family? (SUPFAM1)
TOTAL%
16) 70.5
17) 30.2
18) 584.5
19) 120.9
20) 624.8
21) 1169.0
22) 1007.8
23) 655.1
24) 927.2
25) 37329.1
26) 614.8
27) 372.9
28) 554.3
29) 90.7
30) 13810.8
31) 10.1
32) 70.5
35) 141.1
37) 20.2
40) 10.1
55) 10.1
98) Don't know655.1
99) No answer30.2
Missing1483 
TOTAL1282100.0
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657) People differ in their ideas about what it takes for a young person to become an adult these days. How important is it for them to: -- Have a child (HAVCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important21115.1
2) Quite important16812.1
3) Somewhat important32123.0
4) Not too important34424.7
5) Not at all important30221.7
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer90.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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658) By what age should this normally occur? (Having a child) (HAVCHLD1)
TOTAL%
16) 10.1
18) 131.9
19) 20.3
20) 294.1
21) 405.7
22) 273.9
23) 192.7
24) 273.9
25) 19828.3
26) 395.6
27) 365.1
28) 537.6
29) 192.7
30) 12618.0
31) 20.3
32) 111.6
33) 20.3
34) 10.1
35) 152.1
36) 10.1
38) 10.1
40) 50.7
98) Don't know324.6
99) No answer10.1
Missing2065 
TOTAL700100.0
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659) People differ in their ideas about what it takes for a young person to become an adult these days. How important is it for them to: -- Get married (GETMAR)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important25618.4
2) Quite important19113.7
3) Somewhat important28420.4
4) Not too important33023.7
5) Not at all important29020.8
8) Don't know342.4
9) No answer80.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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660) At what age should this occur? (Get married) (GETMAR1)
TOTAL%
18) 162.2
19) 20.3
20) 334.5
21) 618.3
22) 425.7
23) 294.0
24) 486.6
25) 20828.5
26) 435.9
27) 283.8
28) 466.3
29) 30.4
30) 10714.6
31) 30.4
32) 81.1
33) 10.1
34) 10.1
35) 121.6
40) 40.5
42) 10.1
50) 10.1
60) 10.1
65) 10.1
98) Don't know314.2
99) No answer10.1
Missing2034 
TOTAL731100.0
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661) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Boycotting a product (BOYCOTT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30822.1
2) No107176.9
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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662) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Sign a petition or an e-mail letter (SIGNPET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59242.5
2) No78756.5
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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663) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Join a protest rally or march (PROTEST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes846.0
2) No129492.9
8) Don't know90.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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664) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Contact an elected official by phone, letter, or e-mail (CONOFFCL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38927.9
2) No99071.1
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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665) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Give money to a group advocating social change (GIVCHNG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes32623.4
2) No104875.2
8) Don't know120.9
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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666) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Contribute your time to help the needy (HLPNEEDY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes69049.5
2) No69049.5
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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667) Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause?: -- Participate in a walkathon or marathon to raise money for a cause (PARTTHON)
TOTAL%
1) Yes29621.2
2) No108477.8
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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668) Vignette number given to respondent. [See Note 7: Mental Health Vignette on the ARDA summary page) (CHLDVIG)
TOTAL%
1) John, White, 8, ADHD362.6
2) John, White, 14, ADHD453.2
3) Mary, White, 8, ADHD392.8
4) Mary, White, 14, ADHD473.4
5) John, Black, 8, ADHD423.0
6) John, Black, 14, ADHD453.2
7) Mary, Black, 8, ADHD473.4
8) Mary, Black, 14, ADHD392.8
9) John, White, 8, depression423.0
10) John, White, 14, depression402.9
11) Mary, White, 8, depression503.6
12) Mary, White, 14, depression433.1
13) John, Black, 8, depression543.9
14) John, Black, 14, depression483.4
15) Mary, Black, 8, depression483.4
16) Mary, Black, 14, depression493.5
17) John, White, 8, normal402.9
18) John, White, 14, normal493.5
19) Mary, White, 8, normal483.4
20) Mary, White, 14, normal423.0
21) John, Black, 8, normal483.4
22) John, Black, 14, normal443.2
23) Mary, Black, 8, normal382.7
24) Mary, Black, 14, normal433.1
25) John, White, 8, asthma473.4
26) John, White, 14, asthma443.2
27) Mary, White, 8, asthma342.4
28) Mary, White, 14, asthma412.9
29) John, Black, 8, asthma362.6
30) John, Black, 14, asthma382.7
31) Mary, Black, 8, asthma463.3
32) Mary, Black, 14, asthma412.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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669) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDPRB1)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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670) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDPRB2)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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671) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDPRB3)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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672) [Referring to vignette above] How serious would you consider (John/Mary)'s problem, if any, to be: very serious, somewhat serious, not very serious, or not at all serious? (CHLDPROB)
TOTAL%
1) Very serious62544.9
2) Somewhat serious38927.9
3) Not very serious16812.1
4) Not at all serious17112.3
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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673) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDHLP1)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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674) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDHLP2)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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675) Vignette response-data to be added later (CHLDHLP3)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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676) [Referring to vignette above] Now, I want to ask you some specific questions about (John/Mary). In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by (his/her) own bad character--very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? (BADCHAR)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely775.5
2) Somewhat likely33424.0
3) Not very likely46333.2
4) Not at all likely47033.7
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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677) [Referring to vignette above] In your o pinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain? (CHEMBAL)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely22516.2
2) Somewhat likely53138.1
3) Not very likely32523.3
4) Not at all likely24617.7
8) Don't know553.9
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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678) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by stressful circumstances in (his/her) life? (STRESSFL)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely40128.8
2) Somewhat likely66347.6
3) Not very likely17712.7
4) Not at all likely1057.5
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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679) [referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by a genetic or inherited problem? (GENEPROB)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely20314.6
2) Somewhat likely66848.0
3) Not very likely29921.5
4) Not at all likely16611.9
8) Don't know463.3
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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680) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by the way he or she was raised? (RAISED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely28920.7
2) Somewhat likely61544.1
3) Not very likely24617.7
4) Not at all likely20114.4
8) Don't know322.3
9) No answer100.7
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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681) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by watching violent TV or playing violent video games? (VIOLTV)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely1359.7
2) Somewhat likely35325.3
3) Not very likely44531.9
4) Not at all likely41229.6
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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682) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by lacking discipline in the home? (DISCIPLN)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely21915.7
2) Somewhat likely53538.4
3) Not very likely31722.8
4) Not at all likely27920.0
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer100.7
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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683) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation might be caused by food or chemical allergies? (ALLERGIC)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely16411.8
2) Somewhat likely51436.9
3) Not very likely42230.3
4) Not at all likely23616.9
8) Don't know463.3
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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684) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that this youth's/child's situation will improve on its own? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? (BETTROWN)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely18413.2
2) Somewhat likely33524.0
3) Not very likely50436.2
4) Not at all likely32023.0
8) Don't know402.9
9) No answer100.7
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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685) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that this youth's/child's situation will improve with strict discipline? (IMPRVDIS)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely1198.5
2) Somewhat likely35925.8
3) Not very likely51336.8
4) Not at all likely35825.7
8) Don't know342.4
9) No answer100.7
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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686) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that this youth's/child' s situation will improve with some changes in (his/her) diet? (IMPRVEAT)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely896.4
2) Somewhat likely58441.9
3) Not very likely43731.4
4) Not at all likely22816.4
8) Don't know443.2
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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687) [Referring to vignette above] In your o pinion, how likely is it that this youth's/child' s situation will improve with medical treatment? (IMPRVMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely51637.0
2) Somewhat likely46033.0
3) Not very likely22616.2
4) Not at all likely1379.8
8) Don't know423.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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688) [Referring to vignette above] How willing would you be to move next door to (John/ Mary)'s family? -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? (NEXTDOOR)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing49435.5
2) Probably willing65146.7
3) Probably unwilling13910.0
4) Definitely unwilling634.5
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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689) [Referring to vignette above] How willing would you be to spend an evening socializing with (John/Mary)'s family? (SPENDEVE)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing48334.7
2) Probably willing68949.5
3) Probably unwilling1289.2
4) Definitely unwilling453.2
8) Don't know352.5
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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690) [Referring to vignette above] How willing would you be to have your children make friends with (John/Mary)? (CHLDFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing49635.6
2) Probably willing62745.0
3) Probably unwilling17312.4
4) Definitely unwilling543.9
8) Don't know292.1
9) No answer141.0
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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691) [Referring to vignette above] How willing would you be to have (John/ Mary) in your child's class at school? (CHLDSCH)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely willing60243.2
2) Probably willing62044.5
3) Probably unwilling987.0
4) Definitely unwilling322.3
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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692) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Get advice from family and friends about (John/Mary)? (ADFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes92166.1
2) No44131.7
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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693) [Referring to vignette above] If they said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADFAMMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely27329.6
2) Somewhat likely27930.3
3) Not very likely21623.5
4) Not likely at all14515.7
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1844 
TOTAL921100.0
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694) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Get advice from your child's teachers? (ADTCH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes109878.8
2) No25618.4
8) Don't know282.0
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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695) [Referring to vignette above] If the teachers said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADTCHMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely16715.2
2) Somewhat likely34031.0
3) Not very likely35532.3
4) Not likely at all23121.0
8) Don't know50.5
Missing1667 
TOTAL1098100.0
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696) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Go to a general medical doctor for help? (ADDOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes109178.3
2) No26819.2
8) Don't know231.7
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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697) [Referring to vignette above] If the doctor said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADDOCMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely57352.5
2) Somewhat likely38235.0
3) Not very likely978.9
4) Not likely at all312.8
8) Don't know80.7
Missing1674 
TOTAL1091100.0
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698) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Go to a therapist or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, or other mental health professional for help? (ADCOU)
TOTAL%
1) Yes94167.6
2) No41529.8
8) Don't know261.9
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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699) [Referring to vignette above] If the therapist or counselor said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADCOUMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely43346.0
2) Somewhat likely37039.3
3) Not very likely9810.4
4) Not likely at all343.6
8) Don't know60.6
Missing1824 
TOTAL941100.0
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700) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Go to a psychiatrist for help? (ADPSY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes74153.2
2) No60543.4
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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701) [Referring to vignette above] If the psychiatrist said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADPSYMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely38952.5
2) Somewhat likely27737.4
3) Not very likely608.1
4) Not likely at all141.9
8) Don't know10.1
Missing2024 
TOTAL741100.0
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702) [Referring to vignette above] If (John/Mary) was your child, would you...Check your child into a hospital? (ADHOS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38327.5
2) No95368.4
8) Don't know453.2
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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703) [Referring to vignette above] If hospital staff said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? (ADHOSMED)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely25265.8
2) Somewhat likely10226.6
3) Not very likely205.2
4) Not likely at all71.8
8) Don't know20.5
Missing2382 
TOTAL383100.0
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704) [Referring to vignette above] Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be forced by law to have (John/Mary) treated at a clinic or by a doctor? (FORCEDOC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes33824.3
2) No100171.9
8) Don't know423.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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705) [Referring to vignette above] Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be forced by law to take a prescription medication to control (his/her) behavior? (FORCEMED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20414.6
2) No113881.7
8) Don't know392.8
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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706) [Referring to vignette above] Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be forced bylaw to admit (John/Mary) to a hospital for treatment? (FORCEHOS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23116.6
2) No111079.7
8) Don't know402.9
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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707) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing part of the normal ups and downs of growing up? (GRWINGUP)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely50436.2
2) Somewhat likely53638.5
3) Not very likely23416.8
4) Not likely at all815.8
8) Don't know251.8
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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708) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing a mental illness? (MNTLILL)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely1097.8
2) Somewhat likely41129.5
3) Not very likely47334.0
4) Not likely at all34624.8
8) Don't know423.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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709) [Referring to vignette above] In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing a physical illness? (ILLPHYS)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely26018.7
2) Somewhat likely48034.5
3) Not very likely40529.1
4) Not likely at all19714.1
8) Don't know392.8
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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710) [Referring to vignette above] How likely in your opinion is it (John/Mary) would do something violent toward other people? (VIOLPEOP)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely644.6
2) Somewhat likely26619.1
3) Not very likely61344.0
4) Not likely at all38927.9
8) Don't know483.4
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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711) [Referring to vignette above] How likely in your opinion is it (John/Mary) would do something violent to (him/her) self? (VIOLSELF)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely16712.0
2) Somewhat likely32323.2
3) Not very likely51537.0
4) Not likely at all32423.3
8) Don't know523.7
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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712) That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some questions about children, but not about (John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly Disagree with the following statements: -- Getting mental health treatment for a child would make him/her an outsider at school. (OUTSIDER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16712.0
2) Agree somewhat44231.7
3) Disagree somewhat43431.2
4) Strongly disagree30521.9
8) Don't know342.4
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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713) That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some questions about children, but not about (John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly Disagree with the following statements: -- A child would suffer as an adult if others learn that he or she received mental health treatment when young. (SUFADULT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1218.7
2) Agree somewhat44231.7
3) Disagree somewhat46033.0
4) Strongly disagree31622.7
8) Don't know433.1
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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714) That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some questions about children, but not about (John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly Disagree with the following statements: -- Regardless of laws protecting confidentiality, most people in the community still know which children have had mental health treatment. (COMKNOWS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27119.5
2) Agree somewhat49035.2
3) Disagree somewhat39328.2
4) Strongly disagree17312.4
8) Don't know553.9
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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715) That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some questions about children, but not about (John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly Disagree with the following statements: -- Getting mental health treatment for a child would make a parent feel like a failure. (FAILURE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree654.7
2) Agree somewhat39628.4
3) Disagree somewhat46533.4
4) Strongly disagree41830.0
8) Don't know372.7
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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716) Now, I' d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Doctors today are over-medicating children with common behavior problems. (OVRMEDKD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree57941.6
2) Agree somewhat52938.0
3) Disagree somewhat14610.5
4) Strongly disagree372.7
8) Don't know906.5
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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717) Now, I' d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Giving medications to children with behavior problems will have long-term negative effects on their development. (MEDKDNEG)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree34424.7
2) Agree somewhat51537.0
3) Disagree somewhat32623.4
4) Strongly disagree896.4
8) Don't know1067.6
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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718) Now, I' d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Giving children psychiatric medications when they are young only puts off dealing with their real problems. (PUTSOFF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37326.8
2) Agree somewhat48434.7
3) Disagree somewhat34424.7
4) Strongly disagree1017.3
8) Don't know765.5
9) No answer151.1
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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719) Now, I' d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Children who receive medical treatment for behavior problems are less likely to get into trouble with the law later in life. (TRBLLAW)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1128.0
2) Agree somewhat43931.5
3) Disagree somewhat49035.2
4) Strongly disagree24317.4
8) Don't know956.8
9) No answer141.0
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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720) Now, I' d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- In the long-run, government programs that provide mental health treatment to children will save taxpayers money. (MEDSAVTX)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree20915.0
2) Agree somewhat51436.9
3) Disagree somewhat38527.6
4) Strongly disagree17412.5
8) Don't know997.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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721) Now, I'd like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Medications for children with behavior problems turn kids into zombies. (ZOMBIES)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23216.7
2) Agree somewhat43631.3
3) Disagree somewhat40228.9
4) Strongly disagree22316.0
8) Don't know876.2
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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722) Now, I'd like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement: -- Medications for behavior problems just prevent families from working out problems themselves. (PRYNTFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25118.0
2) Agree somewhat47534.1
3) Disagree somewhat43030.9
4) Strongly disagree16111.6
8) Don't know634.5
9) No answer130.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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723) Please tell me what you know about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. (ADHDKNOW)
TOTAL%
1) Never heard of it14710.6
2) Not sure\Don't know26719.2
3) No answer473.4
4) Other90665.0
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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724) ADHS Probe: Data to be added at a later date. See NORC codebook for complete explanation (ADHDKNW1)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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725) ADHS Probe: Data to be added at a later date. See NORC codebook for complete explanation (ADHDKNW2)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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726) ADHS Probe: Data to be added at a later date. See NORC codebook for complete explanation (ADHDKNW3)
TOTAL%
0) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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727) Do you think ADHD is a real disease? (ADHDREAL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes68575.6
2) No18320.2
8) Don't know374.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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728) Should children be given counseling for ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)? (ADHDCON)
TOTAL%
1) Yes75883.7
2) No12213.5
8) Don't know262.9
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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729) Should children be given medication to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)? (ADHDMED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59565.7
2) No24927.5
8) Don't know576.3
9) No answer50.6
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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730) I want you to think about the person with a mental health problem with whom you have had the most contact. As a result of the mental health problem, would you say that your relationship with this person... (MNTLREL)
TOTAL%
1) Became stronger21824.1
2) Was unchanged49154.2
3) Became worse717.8
4) Ended as a result of the problem586.4
8) Don't know515.6
9) No answer171.9
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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731) Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or their mental health: -- These medications help people control their symptoms. (MEDSYMPS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36926.5
2) Agree somewhat80958.1
3) Disagree somewhat1037.4
4) Strongly disagree433.1
8) Don't know574.1
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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732) Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or their mental health: -- These medications are addictive. (MEDADDCT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree47233.9
2) Agree somewhat56440.5
3) Disagree somewhat18113.0
4) Strongly disagree533.8
8) Don't know1087.8
9) No answer151.1
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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733) Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or their mental health: -- Taking medications is a sign of weakness. (MEDWEAK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree594.2
2) Agree somewhat14510.4
3) Disagree somewhat43731.4
4) Strongly disagree71051.0
8) Don't know312.2
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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734) Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or their mental health: -- These medications often have unacceptable side effects. (MEDUNACC)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree41329.6
2) Agree somewhat64646.4
3) Disagree somewhat18613.4
4) Strongly disagree443.2
8) Don't know926.6
9) No answer120.9
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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735) When you have a problem, do you prefer to solve it on your own or do you like to talk to other people to get advice, help or information? (SOLVEOWN)
TOTAL%
1) On own59342.6
2) Get advice72952.3
3) Something else503.6
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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736) I doubt my doctor really cares about me as a person. (DOC15A)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree916.5
2) Agree somewhat19013.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1329.5
4) Disagree somewhat37827.1
5) Strongly disagree57141.0
8) Don't know221.6
9) No answer90.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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737) I trust my doctor's judgments about my medical care. (DOC16A)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree58942.3
2) Agree somewhat64546.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree513.7
4) Disagree somewhat614.4
5) Strongly disagree191.4
8) Don't know201.4
9) No answer80.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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738) I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems. (DOC18A)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree59742.9
2) Agree somewhat57141.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree765.5
4) Disagree somewhat956.8
5) Strongly disagree251.8
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer80.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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739) My doctor is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine. (DOC19A)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree50336.1
2) Agree somewhat58542.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree14910.7
4) Disagree somewhat936.7
5) Strongly disagree171.2
8) Don't know352.5
9) No answer110.8
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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740) I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment. (DOC20A)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree51637.0
2) Agree somewhat47634.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree1087.8
4) Disagree somewhat14810.6
5) Strongly disagree1118.0
8) Don't know261.9
9) No answer80.6
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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741) Government responsibility: Provide a decent standard of living for the old. (AIDOLD)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely should50443.9
2) Probably should be40935.6
3) Probably should not be13511.7
4) Definitely should not be453.9
8) Can't choose484.2
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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742) About how long would it take to get to where your mother lives? Think about the time it usually takes door to door. (MATIME1)
TOTAL%
1) Less than 2 minutes568.2
2) Less than 15 minutes14721.6
3) Between 15 and 30 minutes11717.2
4) Between 30 minutes and 1 hour6810.0
5) Between 1 and 2 hours517.5
6) Between 2 and 3 hours385.6
7) Between 3 and 5 hours446.5
8) Between 5 and 12 hours6810.0
9) Over 12 hours8712.8
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer50.7
Missing2083 
TOTAL682100.0
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743) We would like to begin with your brothers and sisters. How many adult brothers and/or sisters - we mean brothers or sisters who are age 18 and older - do you have? (We mean brothers and sisters who are still alive. Please include stepbrothers and sisters, half-brothers and -sisters and adopted brothers and sisters) If you have no adult brothers or sisters, enter '0'. (SIBNUM)
TOTAL%
0) 12911.2
1) 25221.9
2) 25922.5
3) 18516.1
4) 968.4
5) 857.4
6) 484.2
7) 746.4
9) 60.5
12) 70.6
13) 30.3
15) 10.1
16) 10.1
17) 10.1
19) 20.2
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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744) Of your adult brothers and sisters, with whom do you have the most contact? (SIBMOST)
TOTAL%
1) With a brother41440.6
2) With a sister53752.6
3) I have no contact with any adult brother or sister585.7
8) Don't know40.4
9) No answer70.7
Missing1745 
TOTAL1020100.0
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745) How often do you see or visit this brother or sister? (SIBVISIT)
TOTAL%
1) He or she lives in the same household as I do252.6
2) Daily677.0
3) At least several times a week10911.4
4) At least once a week16016.7
5) At least once a month17218.0
6) Several times a year22623.6
7) Less often19220.0
9) No answer70.7
Missing1807 
TOTAL958100.0
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746) And how often do you have any other contact with this brother or sister besides visiting, either by telephone, letter, fax or e-mail? (SIBCALL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily11011.8
2) At least several times a week18119.4
3) At least once a week22624.2
4) At least once a month18419.7
5) Several times a year13614.6
6) Less often889.4
9) No answer70.8
Missing1833 
TOTAL932100.0
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747) Now some questions about your children who are aged 18 and older. How many children age 18 and older do you have? (We mean children who are still alive. Please include step-children and adopted children.) (KIDNUM)
TOTAL%
0) 69160.1
1) 998.6
2) 16214.1
3) 1008.7
4) 464.0
5) 181.6
6) 80.7
7) 211.8
9) 40.3
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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748) Of your children aged 18 and older, with whom do you have the most contact? (KIDMOST)
TOTAL%
1) With a son17939.1
2) With a daughter25956.6
3) I have no contact with any adult children92.0
8) Don't know30.7
9) No answer81.7
Missing2307 
TOTAL458100.0
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749) How often do you see or visit this son or daughter? (KIDVISIT)
TOTAL%
1) He or she lives in the same household as I do7817.6
2) Daily6414.5
3) At least several times a week8118.3
4) At least once a week7015.8
5) At least once a month5813.1
6) Several times a year6414.5
7) Less often235.2
9) No answer40.9
Missing2323 
TOTAL442100.0
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750) And how often do you have any other contact with this son or daughter besides visiting, either by telephone, letter, fax or e- mail? (KIDCALL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily10127.7
2) At least several times a week9726.6
3) At least once a week8824.2
4) At least once a month339.1
5) Several times a year267.1
6) Less often143.8
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer41.1
Missing2401 
TOTAL364100.0
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751) And now some questions about your father. How often do you see or visit your father? (PAVISIT1)
TOTAL%
1) He lives in the same household as I do353.0
2) Daily403.5
3) At least several times a week605.2
4) At least once a week928.0
5) At least once a month948.2
6) Several times a year1149.9
7) Less often857.4
8) Never554.8
9) My father is no longer alive54547.4
10) I don't know where father lives252.2
99) No answer40.3
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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752) And how often do you have any other contact with your father besides visiting, either by telephone, letter, fax or email? (PACALL1)
TOTAL%
1) Daily5610.3
2) At least several times a week9317.1
3) At least once a week11521.1
4) At least once a month10018.3
5) Several times a year499.0
6) Less often509.2
7) Never7714.1
9) No answer50.9
Missing2220 
TOTAL545100.0
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753) And what about your mother? How often do you see or visit her? (MAVISIT1)
TOTAL%
1) She lives in the same household as I do665.7
2) Daily716.2
3) At least several times a week12811.1
4) At least once a week13912.1
5) At least once a month1119.7
6) Several times a year12510.9
7) Less often857.4
8) Never191.7
9) My mother is no longer alive40034.8
10) I don't know where mother lives10.1
99) No answer40.3
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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754) How often do you have any other contact with your mother besides visiting, either by telephone, letter, fax or email? (MACALL1)
TOTAL%
1) Daily12718.6
2) At least several times a week17525.7
3) At least once a week18527.1
4) At least once a month8913.0
5) Several times a year365.3
6) Less often284.1
7) Never385.6
9) No answer40.6
Missing2083 
TOTAL682100.0
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755) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- Uncles or aunts (UNCAUNTS)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks19216.7
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks27023.5
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks49443.0
4) I have no living relative of this type18716.3
9) No answer60.5
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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756) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- Cousins (COUSINS)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks22519.6
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks28324.6
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks58050.5
4) I have no living relative of this type544.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer50.4
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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757) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- Parents-in-law (PARSLAW)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks22319.4
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks14112.3
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks22119.2
4) I have no living relative of this type55548.3
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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758) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- Brothers- or sisters-in-law (SIBINLAW)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks31327.2
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks27824.2
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks30726.7
4) I have no living relative of this type24221.1
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer60.5
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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759) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- Nieces and nephews (NIECENEP)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks35931.2
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks27023.5
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks35430.8
4) I have no living relative of this type15713.7
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer50.4
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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760) Please indicate how often you have been in contact with any of the following types of relatives in the last four weeks: -- God-parents (GODPARTS)
TOTAL%
1) More than twice in last 4 weeks393.4
2) Once or twice in last 4 weeks554.8
3) Not at all in last 4 weeks29125.3
4) I have no living relative of this type74965.2
8) Don't know50.4
9) No answer100.9
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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761) Thinking about people at your work place, how many of them are close friends of yours? (COWRKFRD)
TOTAL%
0) No close friends at work20627.0
1) 12115.9
2) 14619.1
3) 8411.0
4) 577.5
5) 466.0
6) 334.3
7) 50.7
8) 91.2
9) 40.5
10) 253.3
12) 30.4
15) 60.8
16) 10.1
18) 10.1
20) 30.4
21) 10.1
22) 10.1
23) 10.1
25) 10.1
30) 20.3
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer60.8
Missing2002 
TOTAL763100.0
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762) Thinking now of people who live near you - in your neighborhood or district: How many of these people are close friends of yours? (NEIFRD)
TOTAL%
0) No close friends living near R35631.0
1) 12210.6
2) 20017.4
3) 1109.6
4) 968.4
5) 867.5
6) 524.5
7) 111.0
8) 90.8
9) 100.9
10) 423.7
12) 70.6
15) 111.0
16) 20.2
19) 10.1
20) 191.7
25) 30.3
30) 10.1
50) 40.3
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer60.5
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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763) Now think about your best friend, the friend you feel closest to (but not your partner). Is this best friend... (BESTFRD)
TOTAL%
1) A male relative15113.1
2) A female relative18616.2
3) A man who is not a relative32828.5
4) A woman who is not a relative41936.5
5) I don't have a close friend564.9
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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764) How often do you see or visit your friend (the friend you feel closest to)? (BSTVISIT)
TOTAL%
1) He/she lives in the same household as I do262.4
2) Daily11810.8
3) At least several times a week22120.3
4) At least once a week25423.3
5) At least once a month18517.0
6) Several times a year17315.9
7) Less often948.6
8) Never121.1
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer70.6
Missing1674 
TOTAL1091100.0
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765) And how often do you have any other contact with this friend besides visiting, either by telephone, letter, fax or email? (BSTCALL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily19218.0
2) At least several times a week28226.5
3) At least once a week24122.7
4) At least once a month16915.9
5) Several times a year807.5
6) Less often504.7
7) Never434.0
9) No answer70.7
Missing1701 
TOTAL1064100.0
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766) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A political party, club or association (GRPPOL)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice1139.8
2) I have participated once or twice1008.7
3) I belong to such a group but never participate756.5
4) I do not belong to such a group85374.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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767) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A trade union or professional association (GRPUNION)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice1018.8
2) I have participated once or twice867.5
3) I belong to such a group but never participate907.8
4) I do not belong to such a group86475.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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768) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A church or other religious organization (GRPCHURH)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice42236.7
2) I have participated once or twice18416.0
3) I belong to such a group but never participate11610.1
4) I do not belong to such a group42036.6
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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769) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A sports group, hobby or leisure club (GRPSPORT)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice30326.4
2) I have participated once or twice11710.2
3) I belong to such a group but never participate252.2
4) I do not belong to such a group69760.7
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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770) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A charitable organization or group (GRPCHRTY)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice19016.5
2) I have participated once or twice15113.1
3) I belong to such a group but never participate464.0
4) I do not belong to such a group75465.6
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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771) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- A neighborhood group or association (GRPNEI)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice827.1
2) I have participated once or twice1039.0
3) I belong to such a group but never participate464.0
4) I do not belong to such a group91179.3
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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772) For each type of group, please select a response to say whether you have participated in the activities of this group in the past 12 months: -- Other associations or groups (GRPOTH)
TOTAL%
1) I have participated more than twice16013.9
2) I have participated once or twice12510.9
3) I belong to such a group but never participate504.4
4) I do not belong to such a group80770.2
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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773) Now we would like to ask you how you would get help in situations that anyone could find herself or himself in. First, suppose you had the flu and had to stay in bed for a few days and needed help around the house, with shopping and so on: -- Who would you turn to first for help? (SICK1A)
TOTAL%
1) Husband/Wife/Partner54747.6
2) Mother13711.9
3) Father262.3
4) Daughter988.5
5) Daughter-in-law70.6
6) Son332.9
8) Sister514.4
9) Brother272.3
10) Other blood relative171.5
11) Other in-law relative70.6
12) Close friend1139.8
13) Neighbor252.2
14) Someone you work with60.5
15) Someone at a social services agency30.3
16) Someone you pay to help20.2
17) Someone else141.2
18) No one292.5
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer60.5
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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774) Now we would like to ask you how you would get help in situations that anyone could find herself or himself in. First, suppose you had the flu and had to stay in bed for a few days and needed help around the house, with shopping and so on: -- And who would you turn to second if you had the flu and needed help around the house? (SICK2A)
TOTAL%
1) Husband/Wife/Partner847.3
2) Mother16514.4
3) Father544.7
4) Daughter16914.7
5) Daughter-in-law90.8
6) Son958.3
7) Son-in-law60.5
8) Sister867.5
9) Brother413.6
10) Other blood relative443.8
11) Other in-law relative443.8
12) Close friend18215.8
13) Neighbor484.2
14) Someone you work with242.1
15) Someone at a social services agency40.3
16) Someone you pay to help50.4
17) Other161.4
18) No one575.0
98) Don't know20.2
99) No answer141.2
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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775) Now, suppose you needed to borrow a large sum of money: -- Who would you turn to first for help? (BORROW1A)
TOTAL%
1) Husband/Wife/Partner14412.5
2) Mother18616.2
3) Father16414.3
4) Daughter322.8
5) Son332.9
6) Sister564.9
7) Brother645.6
8) Other blood relative363.1
9) Other in-law relative363.1
11) Close friend615.3
13) Someone you work with80.7
14) Employer20.2
15) Government or social services agency60.5
16) Bank or credit union887.7
17) Private money lender50.4
18) Someone else756.5
19) No one13411.7
98) Don't know60.5
99) No answer131.1
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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776) And who would you turn to second if you needed to borrow a large sum of money? (BORROW2A)
TOTAL%
1) Husband/Wife/Partner423.7
2) Mother12310.7
3) Father12410.8
4) Daughter302.6
5) Son322.8
6) Sister786.8
7) Brother796.9
8) Other blood relative635.5
9) Other in-law relative706.1
11) Close friend968.4
12) Neighbor30.3
13) Someone you work with70.6
14) Employer70.6
15) Government or social services agency50.4
16) Bank or credit union332.9
17) Private money lender171.5
18) Someone else867.5
19) No one23520.5
98) Don't know90.8
99) No answer100.9
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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777) Now suppose you felt just a bit down or depressed, and you wanted to talk about it: -- Who would you turn to first for help? (DOWN1A)
TOTAL%
1) H/wife/partner36331.6
2) Mother1028.9
3) Father211.8
4) Daughter554.8
5) Son141.2
6) Sister706.1
7) Brother322.8
8) Other blood relative111.0
9) Other in-law relative131.1
10) Close friend34830.3
11) Neighbor50.4
12) Someone you work with80.7
13) Priest or member of the clergy30.3
14) Family doctor70.6
15) A psychologist or other professional counselor111.0
17) Someone else322.8
18) No one443.8
98) Don't know30.3
99) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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778) And who would you turn to second if you felt a bit down or depressed and wanted to talk about it? (DOWN2A)
TOTAL%
1) Husband/Wife/Partner12510.9
2) Mother13511.7
3) Father423.7
4) Daughter897.7
5) Son363.1
6) Sister1109.6
7) Brother625.4
8) Other blood relative353.0
9) Other in-law relative373.2
10) Close friend28124.5
11) Neighbor131.1
12) Someone you work with322.8
13) Priest or member of the clergy20.2
14) Family doctor90.8
15) A psychologist or other professional counselor50.4
17) Someone else383.3
18) No one867.5
98) Don't know50.4
99) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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779) 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 week13511.7
2) Once a week988.5
3) Once a month19617.1
4) At least two or three times in the past year34029.6
5) Once in the past year12110.5
6) Not at all in the past year25021.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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780) 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 week111.0
2) Once a week232.0
3) Once a month615.3
4) At least two or three times in the past year20117.5
5) Once in the past year23520.5
6) Not at all in the past year61053.1
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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781) 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 week20017.4
2) Once a week17215.0
3) Once a month25622.3
4) At least two or three times in the past year33829.4
5) Once in the past year907.8
6) Not at all in the past year867.5
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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782) 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 week262.3
2) Once a week262.3
3) Once a month756.5
4) At least two or three times in the past year29525.7
5) Once in the past year22219.3
6) Not at all in the past year49743.3
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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783) There are many ways people hear about jobs - from other people, from advertisements or employment agencies, and so on. Please indicate how you first found out about work at your present employer. If you are not currently working for pay, please answer this question for your last job. (LEARNJOB)
TOTAL%
1) I have never worked for pay181.6
2) From parents, brothers or sisters585.0
3) From other relatives564.9
4) From a close friend21819.0
5) From an acquaintance14512.6
6) From a public employment agency or service625.4
7) From a private employment agency242.1
8) From a school or university placement office554.8
9) From an advertisement or a sign17715.4
10) The employer contacted me about a job1039.0
11) I just called them or went there to ask for work17915.6
98) Don't know292.5
99) No answer252.2
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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784) People look for various things in a close friend and can differ on how important or not some things are for them. Please select a response to say how important or not it is for close friends of yours to be each of the following: -- Someone who is intelligent and makes me think (FRDTHINK)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important26222.8
2) Very important41836.4
3) Fairly important30426.5
4) Not too important1149.9
5) Not at all important393.4
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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785) People look for various things in a close friend and can differ on how important or not some things are for them. Please select a response to say how important or not it is for close friends of yours to be each of the following: -- Someone who helps me get things done (FRDHELPS)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important19016.5
2) Very important32728.5
3) Fairly important34730.2
4) Not too important23220.2
5) Not at all important433.7
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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786) People look for various things in a close friend and can differ on how important or not some things are for them. Please select a response to say how important or not it is for close friends of yours to be each of the following: -- Someone who really understands me (FRDKNOWS)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important41135.8
2) Very important44638.8
3) Fairly important20617.9
4) Not too important575.0
5) Not at all important191.7
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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787) People look for various things in a close friend and can differ on how important or not some things are for them. Please select a response to say how important or not it is for close friends of yours to be each of the following: -- Someone who is enjoyable company (FRDENJOY)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important54847.7
2) Very important46740.6
3) Fairly important1099.5
4) Not too important121.0
5) Not at all important50.4
9) No answer80.7
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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788) Adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (KIDPARS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40635.3
2) Agree41736.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree19817.2
4) Disagree796.9
5) Strongly disagree252.2
8) Can't choose171.5
9) No answer70.6
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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789) You should take care of your self and your family first, before helping other people (FIRSTYOU)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree49443.0
2) Agree45539.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree14612.7
4) Disagree413.6
5) Strongly disagree30.3
8) Can't choose10.1
9) No answer90.8
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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790) People who are better off should help friends who are less well off (HELPFRDS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree18816.4
2) Agree47040.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree36031.3
4) Disagree917.9
5) Strongly disagree70.6
8) Can't choose242.1
9) No answer90.8
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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791) It is all right to develop friendships with people just because you know they can be of use to you (USEFRDS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree242.1
2) Agree1099.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree21118.4
4) Disagree47541.3
5) Strongly disagree30826.8
8) Can't choose131.1
9) No answer90.8
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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792) On the whole, do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to: -- Provide childcare for everyone who wants it? (AIDKIDS)
TOTAL%
1) Definitely should be14512.6
2) Probably should be26823.3
3) Probably should not be31027.0
4) Definitely should not be32027.9
8) Can't choose958.3
9) No answer111.0
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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793) How many other close friends do you have - apart from those at work, in your neighborhood, or family members? Think, for instance, of friends at clubs, church, or the like. (OTHFRD)
TOTAL%
0) No other close friends18015.7
1) 575.0
2) 998.6
3) 13812.0
4) 887.7
5) 12210.6
6) 615.3
7) 201.7
8) 363.1
9) 121.0
10) 1119.7
11) 10.1
12) 292.5
14) 20.2
15) 433.7
16) 10.1
18) 30.3
19) 10.1
20) 433.7
21) 10.1
24) 10.1
25) 252.2
30) 161.4
35) 50.4
40) 50.4
45) 10.1
50) 282.4
60) 40.3
70) 10.1
75) 10.1
98) Don't know40.3
99) No answer100.9
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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794) Do you feel that your family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on you? (DEMANDS)
TOTAL%
1) No, never50443.9
2) Yes, but seldom28224.5
3) Yes, sometimes26923.4
4) Yes, often544.7
5) Yes, very often272.3
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer100.9
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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795) There are only a few people I can trust completely (TRUSTPEO)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree44538.7
2) Agree45539.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1069.2
4) Disagree1079.3
5) Strongly disagree181.6
8) Can't choose80.7
9) No answer100.9
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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796) Most of the time you can be sure other people want the best for you (WANTBEST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15813.8
2) Agree54247.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree26823.3
4) Disagree13111.4
5) Strongly disagree252.2
8) Can't choose141.2
9) No answer111.0
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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797) If you are not careful, other people will take advantage of you (ADVANTGE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree28024.4
2) Agree51444.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree18015.7
4) Disagree14312.4
5) Strongly disagree121.0
8) Can't choose90.8
9) No answer111.0
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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798) How long have you lived in the city, town or local community where you live now? [9998 Don't know; 9999 No answer] (COMYEAR)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL11492112.3921023
799) Suppose you w anted the local government to bring about some improvement in your local community. How likely is it that you would be able to do something about it? (LOCALGVT)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely1018.8
2) Somewhat likely36431.7
3) Not very likely40935.6
4) Not at all likely18616.2
8) Don't know786.8
9) No answer111.0
Missing1616 
TOTAL1149100.0
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800) 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 agree23125.3
2) Agree44749.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree9610.5
4) Disagree11812.9
5) Strongly disagree171.9
8) Can't choose30.3
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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801) A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work--do you agree or disagree? (MAWRKRM)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree46840.0
2) Agree38332.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree12410.6
5) Strongly disagree18415.7
8) Can't choose110.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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802) A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works--do you agree or disagree? (KIDSUFFR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13711.7
2) Agree30526.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree28524.3
5) Strongly disagree42336.1
8) Can't choose201.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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803) All in all, family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job--do you agree or disagree? (FAMSUFFR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15813.5
2) Agree29925.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree26322.5
5) Strongly disagree43437.1
8) Can't choose151.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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804) A job is alright, but what most women really want is a home and children--do you agree or disagree? (HOMEKID)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree14312.2
2) Agree30726.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree33528.6
5) Strongly disagree35430.2
8) Can't choose292.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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805) Being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay--do you agree or disagree? (HOUSEWRK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32627.8
2) Agree37832.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree23520.1
5) Strongly disagree18315.6
8) Can't choose453.8
9) No answer40.3
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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806) Having a job is the best way for a woman to be an independent person--do you agree or disagree? (FEJOBIND)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree25721.9
2) Agree35130.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree29124.9
5) Strongly disagree25421.7
8) Can't choose171.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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807) Do you think that women should work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after marrying and before there are children? (WRKNOKID)
TOTAL%
1) Work full-time79668.0
2) Work part-time16814.3
3) Stay home201.7
8) Can't choose18515.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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808) Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all when there is a child under school age? (WRKBABY)
TOTAL%
1) Work full-time13311.4
2) Work part-time42136.0
3) Stay home46039.3
8) Can't choose15513.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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809) Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after the youngest child starts school? (WRKSCH)
TOTAL%
1) Work full-time41435.4
2) Work part-time53445.6
3) Stay home665.6
8) Can't choose15513.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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810) Should women work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all after the children leave home? (WRKGROWN)
TOTAL%
1) Work full-time73562.8
2) Work part-time20317.3
3) Stay home282.4
8) Can't choose20317.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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811) Married people are generally happier then unmarried people--do you agree or disagree? (MARHAPPY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19116.3
2) Agree27223.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree36731.3
4) Disagree19616.7
5) Strongly disagree1038.8
8) Can't choose413.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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812) It is better to have had a bad marriage than no marriage at all--do you agree or disagree? (MARNOMAR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree292.5
2) Agree383.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree685.8
4) Disagree34229.2
5) Strongly disagree68258.2
8) Can't choose100.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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813) People who want children ought to get married--do you agree or disagree? (MARLEGIT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree45038.4
2) Agree30225.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree18215.5
4) Disagree14112.0
5) Strongly disagree776.6
8) Can't choose171.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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814) Watching children grow up is life's greatest joy--do you agree or disagree? (KIDJOY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree61152.2
2) Agree37431.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree13011.1
4) Disagree262.2
5) Strongly disagree110.9
8) Can't choose181.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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815) People who have never had children lead empty lives--do you agree or disagree? (KIDEMPTY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree766.5
2) Agree12710.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree25521.8
4) Disagree42836.5
5) Strongly disagree25221.5
8) Can't choose322.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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816) Did your mother ever work for pay for as long as one year after you were born and before you were 14? (MAWORK14)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, she worked69559.4
2) No42536.3
3) Did not live with mother474.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing1594 
TOTAL1171100.0
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817) Married women with children: Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after marrying and before you had children? (RWRKNOKD)
TOTAL%
1) Worked full-time68063.9
2) Worked part-time676.3
3) Stayed home726.8
8) Don't know23922.5
9) No answer60.6
Missing1701 
TOTAL1064100.0
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818) Married women with children: Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time or not at all when a child (of yours) was under school age? (RWRKBABY)
TOTAL%
1) Worked full-time49746.7
2) Worked part-time12912.1
3) Stayed home17716.6
8) Don't know25423.9
9) No answer70.7
Missing1701 
TOTAL1064100.0
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819) Married women with children: Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after your youngest child started school? (RWRKSCH)
TOTAL%
1) Worked full-time49546.5
2) Worked part-time12812.0
3) Stayed home928.6
8) Don't know34232.1
9) No answer70.7
Missing1701 
TOTAL1064100.0
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820) Married women with children: Did you work outside the home full-time, part-time, or not at all after the children left home? (RWRKGRWN)
TOTAL%
1) Worked full-time38036.0
2) Worked part-time636.0
3) Stayed home383.6
8) Don't know57654.5
Missing1708 
TOTAL1057100.0
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821) A man's job is to earn money; a woman's job is to look after the home and family. (HUBBYWK1)
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TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1018.6
2) Agree17214.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree27623.6
5) Strongly disagree60851.9
8) Don't know131.1
9) No answer1