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Catholics in Indiana: A Social and Religious Profile, 1994

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I wish today's Church would put more emphasis on tradition. (TRADEMPH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree113625.5
2) Agree somewhat185741.7
3) Uncertain65514.7
4) Disagree somewhat67115.1
5) Strongly disagree1363.1
Missing99 
TOTAL4455100.0
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2) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The laity's role in the Church is just as important as what priests do. (LAYROLE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree96021.6
2) Agree somewhat175639.5
3) Uncertain46210.4
4) Disagree somewhat87819.8
5) Strongly disagree3878.7
Missing111 
TOTAL4443100.0
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3) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The Church is not as strong today as it was in my parents' generation. (OLDSTRNG)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree183341.0
2) Agree somewhat149033.3
3) Uncertain48810.9
4) Disagree somewhat49711.1
5) Strongly disagree1653.7
Missing81 
TOTAL4473100.0
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4) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The Catholic Church is the one true Church. (TRUCHRCH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree224550.1
2) Agree somewhat76617.1
3) Uncertain55112.3
4) Disagree somewhat4379.8
5) Strongly disagree48210.8
Missing73 
TOTAL4481100.0
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5) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Most everyone will be saved; very few people will go to hell. (MSTSAVED)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree68015.3
2) Agree somewhat114825.8
3) Uncertain162536.5
4) Disagree somewhat58413.1
5) Strongly disagree4139.3
Missing104 
TOTAL4450100.0
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6) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- There is a heaven. (HEAVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree398488.8
2) Agree somewhat3086.9
3) Uncertain1593.5
4) Disagree somewhat180.4
5) Strongly disagree180.4
Missing67 
TOTAL4487100.0
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7) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The Church's main task is to build a more just and equal world. (JUSTICE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree117826.8
2) Agree somewhat153734.9
3) Uncertain58613.3
4) Disagree somewhat73716.7
5) Strongly disagree3648.3
Missing152 
TOTAL4402100.0
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8) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- There are three persons in one God. (TRINITY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree372983.5
2) Agree somewhat3678.2
3) Uncertain2956.6
4) Disagree somewhat390.9
5) Strongly disagree360.8
Missing88 
TOTAL4466100.0
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9) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I wish I had a book (catechism) explaining the basic teachings of today's Church. (BASCBOOK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree208947.4
2) Agree somewhat148733.7
3) Uncertain49111.1
4) Disagree somewhat2365.4
5) Strongly disagree1062.4
Missing145 
TOTAL4409100.0
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10) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Being Catholic has given me a solid moral foundation. (MORALFND)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree314869.9
2) Agree somewhat105623.4
3) Uncertain1613.6
4) Disagree somewhat1052.3
5) Strongly disagree340.8
Missing50 
TOTAL4504100.0
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11) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I have met most of my best friends through the Church. (METFRIND)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree59313.2
2) Agree somewhat117726.2
3) Uncertain4469.9
4) Disagree somewhat152333.9
5) Strongly disagree74916.7
Missing66 
TOTAL4488100.0
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12) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I like drinking the wine from a common cup at Mass. (COMONCUP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree46110.4
2) Agree somewhat54912.3
3) Uncertain63114.2
4) Disagree somewhat93921.1
5) Strongly disagree186642.0
Missing108 
TOTAL4446100.0
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13) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I'm optimistic about the future of the Church. (FUTURCHR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree109424.6
2) Agree somewhat163536.7
3) Uncertain125328.1
4) Disagree somewhat3227.2
5) Strongly disagree1483.3
Missing102 
TOTAL4452100.0
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14) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Young Catholics are not getting the kind of religious education they need to be good Catholics. (RELIGEDU)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree126728.2
2) Agree somewhat151633.8
3) Uncertain89319.9
4) Disagree somewhat61413.7
5) Strongly disagree1994.4
Missing65 
TOTAL4489100.0
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15) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The homilies at my parish are very well done. (GDHOMILY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree163736.8
2) Agree somewhat172938.8
3) Uncertain4189.4
4) Disagree somewhat48210.8
5) Strongly disagree1864.2
Missing102 
TOTAL4452100.0
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16) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Suffering is God's way of testing our faith. (SUFERTST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree96921.7
2) Agree somewhat141731.7
3) Uncertain97121.7
4) Disagree somewhat64114.3
5) Strongly disagree47210.6
Missing84 
TOTAL4470100.0
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17) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- It's OK for Catholics to have very different religious beliefs. (DIFBELIF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4219.5
2) Agree somewhat116226.1
3) Uncertain86419.4
4) Disagree somewhat98722.2
5) Strongly disagree101422.8
Missing106 
TOTAL4448100.0
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18) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The pope is infallible. (POPEINFL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree103823.7
2) Agree somewhat89820.5
3) Uncertain76617.5
4) Disagree somewhat90420.7
5) Strongly disagree76517.5
Missing183 
TOTAL4371100.0
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19) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The Church would be in better hands if lay people had more administrative responsibility in parishes. (LAYRESP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree44710.0
2) Agree somewhat128828.7
3) Uncertain158935.4
4) Disagree somewhat77517.3
5) Strongly disagree3938.7
Missing62 
TOTAL4492100.0
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20) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- It's important to obey Church teachings even if I don't understand them. (OBEYCHR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree82318.4
2) Agree somewhat151733.8
3) Uncertain75616.9
4) Disagree somewhat98922.1
5) Strongly disagree3978.9
Missing72 
TOTAL4482100.0
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21) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- In Mass the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ. (TRANSUB)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree321271.7
2) Agree somewhat70015.6
3) Uncertain2956.6
4) Disagree somewhat1503.3
5) Strongly disagree1212.7
Missing76 
TOTAL4478100.0
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22) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- God punishes people for their sins. (GODPUNIS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree92020.6
2) Agree somewhat110524.7
3) Uncertain91420.5
4) Disagree somewhat76817.2
5) Strongly disagree75817.0
Missing89 
TOTAL4465100.0
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23) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- My spirituality is more important to me than the Church. (MYSPIRTL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree84619.2
2) Agree somewhat152834.7
3) Uncertain106424.1
4) Disagree somewhat70015.9
5) Strongly disagree2716.1
Missing145 
TOTAL4409100.0
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24) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The modern world contains more good than evil. (MDRNGOOD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree68615.2
2) Agree somewhat142531.7
3) Uncertain113925.3
4) Disagree somewhat82218.3
5) Strongly disagree4299.5
Missing53 
TOTAL4501100.0
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25) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- There is a hell. (HELL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree273262.7
2) Agree somewhat75117.2
3) Uncertain69716.0
4) Disagree somewhat1032.4
5) Strongly disagree761.7
Missing195 
TOTAL4359100.0
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26) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- My parish is an important part of my life. (PARSHLIF)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree172040.2
2) Agree somewhat160137.4
3) Uncertain3628.5
4) Disagree somewhat44210.3
5) Strongly disagree1553.6
Missing274 
TOTAL4280100.0
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27) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I consider myself a member of the charismatic renewal. (CHARISMC)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2776.7
2) Agree somewhat61414.8
3) Uncertain166540.1
4) Disagree somewhat70717.0
5) Strongly disagree89421.5
Missing397 
TOTAL4157100.0
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28) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- My parish helps me know God's love and care for me. (GODLOVE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree158136.5
2) Agree somewhat182042.0
3) Uncertain44910.4
4) Disagree somewhat3447.9
5) Strongly disagree1423.3
Missing218 
TOTAL4336100.0
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29) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I like it when people refer to God as "Her." (SHEGOD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree751.7
2) Agree somewhat1854.3
3) Uncertain87720.3
4) Disagree somewhat81818.9
5) Strongly disagree237054.8
Missing229 
TOTAL4325100.0
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30) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I still have some emotional scars from being brought up Catholic. (EMOTSCAR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1834.4
2) Agree somewhat46311.2
3) Uncertain3809.2
4) Disagree somewhat59614.4
5) Strongly disagree252260.9
Missing410 
TOTAL4144100.0
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31) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I worry about the type of men who are going into the priesthood these days. (BADPRIST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4179.7
2) Agree somewhat95222.1
3) Uncertain108525.1
4) Disagree somewhat93121.6
5) Strongly disagree93221.6
Missing237 
TOTAL4317100.0
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32) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- My parish helps me make the right decisions in my work or family. (PARHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree52912.3
2) Agree somewhat153235.7
3) Uncertain93321.7
4) Disagree somewhat82419.2
5) Strongly disagree47411.0
Missing262 
TOTAL4292100.0
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33) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I cannot imagine myself being anything other than Catholic. (CATHONLY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree273362.4
2) Agree somewhat70516.1
3) Uncertain3838.7
4) Disagree somewhat3888.9
5) Strongly disagree1723.9
Missing173 
TOTAL4381100.0
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34) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- It would be good if married men were allowed to be priests. (PRISTWED)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree145233.2
2) Agree somewhat115326.4
3) Uncertain79018.1
4) Disagree somewhat3267.5
5) Strongly disagree64614.8
Missing187 
TOTAL4367100.0
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35) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The Masses at my parish reflect my racial and ethnic ancestry. (MASSANCE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80619.2
2) Agree somewhat113727.0
3) Uncertain116827.8
4) Disagree somewhat53212.7
5) Strongly disagree56213.4
Missing349 
TOTAL4205100.0
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36) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Faith is a private matter between God and the individual. (FAITHPVT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree200746.4
2) Agree somewhat138332.0
3) Uncertain2084.8
4) Disagree somewhat49611.5
5) Strongly disagree2305.3
Missing230 
TOTAL4324100.0
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37) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- It would be good if women were allowed to be priests. (FEMPRIST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree59513.6
2) Agree somewhat72616.6
3) Uncertain104223.9
4) Disagree somewhat48311.1
5) Strongly disagree151734.8
Missing191 
TOTAL4363100.0
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38) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- I need God's help to live a good and decent life. (NDGODHLP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree350079.9
2) Agree somewhat73216.7
3) Uncertain801.8
4) Disagree somewhat350.8
5) Strongly disagree310.7
Missing176 
TOTAL4378100.0
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39) Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Priests and nuns are holier than lay people. (HOLIER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree43610.0
2) Agree somewhat110625.4
3) Uncertain63814.6
4) Disagree somewhat114126.2
5) Strongly disagree103623.8
Missing197 
TOTAL4357100.0
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40) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Say prayers like the Our Father or the Hail Mary (DOHAILMR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily195144.5
2) Several times a week82818.9
3) Weekly93821.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month2154.9
5) About once a month1313.0
6) Several times a year1353.1
7) 1 or 2 times a year992.3
8) Never, almost never872.0
Missing170 
TOTAL4384100.0
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41) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Attend Mass (DOMASS)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1142.6
2) Several times a week3207.3
3) Weekly291967.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month4189.6
5) About once a month1653.8
6) Several times a year2064.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year1232.8
8) Never, almost never912.1
Missing198 
TOTAL4356100.0
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42) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Attend retreats (DORETRET)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily110.3
2) Several times a week20.0
3) Weekly220.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month70.2
5) About once a month110.3
6) Several times a year521.2
7) 1 or 2 times a year47511.2
8) Never, almost never366686.3
Missing308 
TOTAL4246100.0
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43) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Receive communion (DOCOMMUN)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1293.0
2) Several times a week2966.9
3) Weekly254558.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month44810.4
5) About once a month1874.3
6) Several times a year2886.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year1553.6
8) Never, almost never2736.3
Missing233 
TOTAL4321100.0
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44) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Read the Bible (READBIBL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily2064.8
2) Several times a week1714.0
3) Weekly2796.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month2616.1
5) About once a month2315.4
6) Several times a year59113.8
7) 1 or 2 times a year74617.5
8) Never, almost never178441.8
Missing285 
TOTAL4269100.0
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45) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Go to private confession with a priest (DOCONFES)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily210.5
2) Several times a week40.1
3) Weekly130.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month380.9
5) About once a month1874.3
6) Several times a year67815.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year136631.7
8) Never, almost never200746.5
Missing240 
TOTAL4314100.0
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46) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Talk to God (TALKGOD)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily270662.6
2) Several times a week74717.3
3) Weekly3327.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month1754.0
5) About once a month972.2
6) Several times a year1393.2
7) 1 or 2 times a year601.4
8) Never, almost never661.5
Missing232 
TOTAL4322100.0
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47) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Attend a Bible study, religious education class, or prayer group (DOPRAYGP)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily280.7
2) Several times a week250.6
3) Weekly2044.8
4) 2 or 3 times a month952.2
5) About once a month1182.8
6) Several times a year1914.5
7) 1 or 2 times a year3839.0
8) Never, almost never323375.6
Missing277 
TOTAL4277100.0
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48) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Say grace before meals (SAYGRACE)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily198045.9
2) Several times a week52812.2
3) Weekly1914.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month2465.7
5) About once a month1774.1
6) Several times a year49111.4
7) 1 or 2 times a year2064.8
8) Never, almost never49711.5
Missing238 
TOTAL4316100.0
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49) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Pray the rosary (DOROSARY)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily50811.7
2) Several times a week2094.8
3) Weekly2926.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month2966.8
5) About once a month2596.0
6) Several times a year61614.2
7) 1 or 2 times a year65715.1
8) Never, almost never151434.8
Missing203 
TOTAL4351100.0
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50) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Actively work to help the poor (HELPPOOR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1924.5
2) Several times a week1042.4
3) Weekly1834.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month2405.6
5) About once a month3297.7
6) Several times a year84019.6
7) 1 or 2 times a year91221.3
8) Never, almost never147834.5
Missing276 
TOTAL4278100.0
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51) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation (HOLYDAYS)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily80718.8
2) Several times a week811.9
3) Weekly3317.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month731.7
5) About once a month1082.5
6) Several times a year192244.9
7) 1 or 2 times a year57813.5
8) Never, almost never3828.9
Missing272 
TOTAL4282100.0
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52) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Watch Catholic Masses or other Catholic programs on television (SEECATTV)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1062.4
2) Several times a week631.5
3) Weekly2054.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month2124.9
5) About once a month1713.9
6) Several times a year52612.1
7) 1 or 2 times a year79818.4
8) Never, almost never226152.1
Missing212 
TOTAL4342100.0
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53) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Watch televangelists like Pat Robertson or Robert Schuller (SEETELVG)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily260.6
2) Several times a week320.7
3) Weekly771.8
4) 2 or 3 times a month952.2
5) About once a month811.9
6) Several times a year2104.8
7) 1 or 2 times a year4259.8
8) Never, almost never340378.2
Missing205 
TOTAL4349100.0
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54) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Start and end the day with a prayer (DOPRAYER)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily189443.5
2) Several times a week59613.7
3) Weekly2215.1
4) 2 or 3 times a month2686.2
5) About once a month1563.6
6) Several times a year2465.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year2335.4
8) Never, almost never73817.0
Missing202 
TOTAL4352100.0
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55) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Go to group penance service (rite of reconciliation) (DOPENANC)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily421.0
2) Several times a week80.2
3) Weekly200.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month210.5
5) About once a month280.6
6) Several times a year54412.6
7) 1 or 2 times a year118827.5
8) Never, almost never246457.1
Missing239 
TOTAL4315100.0
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56) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Listen to contemporary Christian music on radio (RADIO)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1242.9
2) Several times a week1192.8
3) Weekly1864.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month1754.1
5) About once a month1313.0
6) Several times a year3047.1
7) 1 or 2 times a year45410.5
8) Never, almost never281265.3
Missing249 
TOTAL4305100.0
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57) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Read parish bulletins and newsletters (READBULE)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily4259.7
2) Several times a week1313.0
3) Weekly275462.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month3999.1
5) About once a month2124.8
6) Several times a year2124.8
7) 1 or 2 times a year892.0
8) Never, almost never1553.5
Missing177 
TOTAL4377100.0
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58) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Read diocesan newspaper (READPAPR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily2285.3
2) Several times a week591.4
3) Weekly145933.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month3127.2
5) About once a month44810.4
6) Several times a year4249.8
7) 1 or 2 times a year3678.5
8) Never, almost never102823.8
Missing229 
TOTAL4325100.0
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59) Read each activity listed, then circle the response which best indicates how often you do the activity. -- Read other religious magazines or newspapers (READOTHR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1613.7
2) Several times a week1303.0
3) Weekly3367.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month3568.2
5) About once a month49511.4
6) Several times a year60714.0
7) 1 or 2 times a year57413.2
8) Never, almost never169138.9
Missing204 
TOTAL4350100.0
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60) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Attending Mass every weekend (MASSIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important244155.5
2) Very important111525.4
3) Somewhat important57313.0
4) Not very important1984.5
5) Not important at all711.6
Missing156 
TOTAL4398100.0
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61) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Building a more just and equal world (JUSTIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important173640.3
2) Very important167238.8
3) Somewhat important74917.4
4) Not very important1112.6
5) Not important at all380.9
Missing248 
TOTAL4306100.0
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62) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Obeying Church teachings even when I don't understand them (OBEYIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important78918.1
2) Very important119327.4
3) Somewhat important157236.1
4) Not very important58013.3
5) Not important at all2165.0
Missing204 
TOTAL4350100.0
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63) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Receiving communion on a regular basis (COMUNIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important210148.0
2) Very important138331.6
3) Somewhat important62314.2
4) Not very important1964.5
5) Not important at all701.6
Missing181 
TOTAL4373100.0
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64) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Following my own conscience (CONSCIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important249457.5
2) Very important145933.6
3) Somewhat important3598.3
4) Not very important200.5
5) Not important at all90.2
Missing213 
TOTAL4341100.0
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65) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Believing in the infallibility of the pope (POPEIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important92121.5
2) Very important89620.9
3) Somewhat important128830.1
4) Not very important70616.5
5) Not important at all47111.0
Missing272 
TOTAL4282100.0
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66) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Actively working to help the poor (HLPORIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important61714.4
2) Very important151135.2
3) Somewhat important181742.3
4) Not very important2706.3
5) Not important at all801.9
Missing259 
TOTAL4295100.0
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67) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Saying the rosary (ROSRYIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important73216.9
2) Very important90420.8
3) Somewhat important155835.9
4) Not very important80418.5
5) Not important at all3468.0
Missing210 
TOTAL4344100.0
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68) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Saving my soul (SVSOLIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important332176.6
2) Very important70416.2
3) Somewhat important2485.7
4) Not very important380.9
5) Not important at all240.6
Missing219 
TOTAL4335100.0
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69) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Reading the Bible (RDBIBIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important60014.0
2) Very important94622.1
3) Somewhat important179541.9
4) Not very important69016.1
5) Not important at all2525.9
Missing271 
TOTAL4283100.0
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70) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Believing the Catholic Church is the one true Church (TRUCHIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important169739.0
2) Very important81418.7
3) Somewhat important90120.7
4) Not very important55412.7
5) Not important at all3858.8
Missing203 
TOTAL4351100.0
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71) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Contributing financially to the Church (GIVEIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important149334.1
2) Very important167438.2
3) Somewhat important100322.9
4) Not very important1433.3
5) Not important at all691.6
Missing172 
TOTAL4382100.0
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72) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Believing there are three persons in one God (TRNTYIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important267961.4
2) Very important88620.3
3) Somewhat important53412.2
4) Not very important2044.7
5) Not important at all571.3
Missing194 
TOTAL4360100.0
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73) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Working to end racism, sexism and other injustices (ENDIMPT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important182442.2
2) Very important148234.3
3) Somewhat important83319.3
4) Not very important1232.8
5) Not important at all601.4
Missing232 
TOTAL4322100.0
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74) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Believing in the spiritual benefits of suffering (SUFERIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important81319.0
2) Very important124128.9
3) Somewhat important149134.8
4) Not very important50911.9
5) Not important at all2345.5
Missing266 
TOTAL4288100.0
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75) Some beliefs and practices may be more important to you than others. Please circle the response which indicates the level of importance you personally attach to each of the following. -- Believing that God punishes people for their sins (PUNISIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely important62614.5
2) Very important99523.0
3) Somewhat important134631.2
4) Not very important73116.9
5) Not important at all62114.4
Missing235 
TOTAL4319100.0
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76) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that God loves me very much (FEELLOVE)
TOTAL%
1) Many times259459.4
2) Several times96222.0
3) A few times66215.2
4) Never1513.5
Missing185 
TOTAL4369100.0
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77) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that God has taken care of me when I've really needed help (FEELHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Many times290866.4
2) Several times96822.1
3) A few times44210.1
4) Never601.4
Missing176 
TOTAL4378100.0
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78) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that God has answered my prayers (FEELANSR)
TOTAL%
1) Many times246256.3
2) Several times120227.5
3) A few times63714.6
4) Never731.7
Missing180 
TOTAL4374100.0
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79) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that I was very close to a powerful spiritual force that seemed to lift me out of myself (FEELFORC)
TOTAL%
1) Many times64015.0
2) Several times44710.5
3) A few times97722.9
4) Never221151.7
Missing279 
TOTAL4275100.0
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80) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that God has punished me for doing something wrong (FEELPUNI)
TOTAL%
1) Many times3137.3
2) Several times57013.3
3) A few times161937.9
4) Never177541.5
Missing277 
TOTAL4277100.0
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81) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling of being united with the universe (FEELUNIT)
TOTAL%
1) Many times3177.8
2) Several times3207.8
3) A few times80119.6
4) Never265164.8
Missing465 
TOTAL4089100.0
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82) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that I have been physically healed by God (FEELHEAL)
TOTAL%
1) Many times52512.2
2) Several times62414.5
3) A few times125629.3
4) Never188644.0
Missing263 
TOTAL4291100.0
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83) How many times, if ever, have you had any of the following religious experiences? -- A feeling that God gave me instructions to take some specific action (FEELINST)
TOTAL%
1) Many times48611.4
2) Several times66215.5
3) A few times125429.5
4) Never185643.6
Missing296 
TOTAL4258100.0
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84) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Parish council, administration, finance, personnel, buildings (ONCOUNCL)
TOTAL%
1) Very active1303.1
2) Quite active1854.4
3) Somewhat active47811.3
4) Not active343581.2
Missing326 
TOTAL4228100.0
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85) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Education, Bible study (BIBLSTDY)
TOTAL%
1) Very active1914.5
2) Quite active1734.1
3) Somewhat active52912.5
4) Not active333878.9
Missing323 
TOTAL4231100.0
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86) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Worship, music, liturgy (WORSHIP)
TOTAL%
1) Very active53312.6
2) Quite active52612.4
3) Somewhat active81419.2
4) Not active237155.9
Missing310 
TOTAL4244100.0
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87) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Parish recruitment, evangelization (EVANGEL)
TOTAL%
1) Very active661.6
2) Quite active741.8
3) Somewhat active44810.7
4) Not active360986.0
Missing357 
TOTAL4197100.0
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88) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Social life of parish (SOCIALIF)
TOTAL%
1) Very active2395.6
2) Quite active3768.8
3) Somewhat active162838.2
4) Not active201447.3
Missing297 
TOTAL4257100.0
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89) To what extent are you active in any of the following parish activities? -- Social outreach, poverty, peace (OUTREACH)
TOTAL%
1) Very active872.1
2) Quite active1684.0
3) Somewhat active103824.9
4) Not active288269.0
Missing379 
TOTAL4175100.0
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90) How much money did you (or, you and your spouse if married) give to the Church in 1993? If you are still financially dependent on your parents, please count only your own contributions and not those which your parents made on your behalf. -- To support Catholic parish (Sunday collections) and special fund drives (CHURGIVE)
TOTAL%
1) Did not give to this2095.0
2) Under $10060414.5
3) $100-$499142234.1
4) $500-$99996723.2
5) $1,000-$1,99968616.4
6) $2,000-$4,9992435.8
7) $5,000-$9,999340.8
8) $10,000 or more100.2
Missing379 
TOTAL4175100.0
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91) How much money did you (or, you and your spouse if married) give to the Church in 1993? If you are still financially dependent on your parents, please count only your own contributions and not those which your parents made on your behalf. -- To support Catholic grade schools, high schools, and colleges (tuition or other contributions) (SKULGIVE)
TOTAL%
1) Did not give to this169644.7
2) Under $10096825.5
3) $100-$49948512.8
4) $500-$9992075.5
5) $1,000-$1,9992185.7
6) $2,000-$4,9991534.0
7) $5,000-$9,999300.8
8) $10,000 or more371.0
Missing760 
TOTAL3794100.0
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92) Circle the response which best describes your current relationships with priests and sisters. -- Priests (PRISTLIK)
TOTAL%
1) Like all of them176740.4
2) Like most but not all204546.7
3) Like a few but dislike others3949.0
4) Dislike all of them180.4
5) Don't know any1553.5
Missing175 
TOTAL4379100.0
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93) Circle the response which best describes your current relationships with priests and sisters. -- Nuns (NUNLIKE)
TOTAL%
1) Like all of them150135.5
2) Like most but not all149135.2
3) Like a few but dislike others2906.9
4) Dislike all of them140.3
5) Don't know any93622.1
Missing322 
TOTAL4232100.0
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94) Have you ever done any of the following things regarding Vatican II, a council of the world's bishops which took place between 1962 and 1965? -- Heard a priest discuss Vatican II from pulpit (HEARVAII)
TOTAL%
1) Yes257260.2
2) No170239.8
Missing280 
TOTAL4274100.0
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95) Have you ever done any of the following things regarding Vatican II, a council of the world's bishops which took place between 1962 and 1965? -- Talked informally with people about Vatican II (TALKVAII)
TOTAL%
1) Yes164638.6
2) No261361.4
Missing295 
TOTAL4259100.0
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96) Have you ever done any of the following things regarding Vatican II, a council of the world's bishops which took place between 1962 and 1965? -- Attended formal talks about Vatican II (GOTOVAII)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3688.7
2) No386591.3
Missing321 
TOTAL4233100.0
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97) Have you ever done any of the following things regarding Vatican II, a council of the world's bishops which took place between 1962 and 1965? -- Read any books or articles about Vatican II (BOOKVAII)
TOTAL%
1) Yes165638.8
2) No261561.2
Missing283 
TOTAL4271100.0
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98) Have you ever done any of the following things regarding Vatican II, a council of the world's bishops which took place between 1962 and 1965? -- Read any of the official Vatican II documents (REALVAII)
TOTAL%
1) Yes61814.5
2) No363485.5
Missing302 
TOTAL4252100.0
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99) Which statement best describes your feelings about Vatican Council II? (FEELVAII)
TOTAL%
1) It helped the church much more than it hurt it.111326.3
2) Its positive and negative effects were about equal.55213.1
3) It hurt the church much more than it helped it.2876.8
4) I don't know enough about it to say one way or the other.227753.8
Missing325 
TOTAL4229100.0
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100) How religious would you say you are? (HOWRELIG)
TOTAL%
1) Very religious3437.8
2) Quite religious144132.7
3) Fairly religious193043.8
4) Somewhat religious57613.1
5) Not very religious1032.3
6) Not at all religious110.2
Missing150 
TOTAL4404100.0
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101) In terms of my overall religious beliefs and practices, I consider myself: (CONSERV)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative2776.4
2) Conservative160136.8
3) An equal mixture of conservative and liberal202946.6
4) Liberal3698.5
5) Very liberal751.7
Missing203 
TOTAL4351100.0
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102) Next, we want to know if the extent of your religious activity (for example, how often you've prayed or gone to church) has remained the same or changed over the course of your life. For each stage of life listed, indicate about how religiously active you were. -- As a teenager (RELGTEEN)
TOTAL%
1) Very active146834.0
2) 92321.4
3) 90621.0
4) 3047.0
5) Not very active59513.8
6) Doesn't apply1242.9
Missing234 
TOTAL4320100.0
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103) Next, we want to know if the extent of your religious activity (for example, how often you've prayed or gone to church) has remained the same or changed over the course of your life. For each stage of life listed, indicate about how religiously active you were. -- 18-29 years old (REL18_29)
TOTAL%
1) Very active89620.9
2) 114226.6
3) 109025.4
4) 47211.0
5) Not very active63214.7
6) Doesn't apply561.3
Missing266 
TOTAL4288100.0
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104) Next, we want to know if the extent of your religious activity (for example, how often you've prayed or gone to church) has remained the same or changed over the course of your life. For each stage of life listed, indicate about how religiously active you were. -- 30-49 years old (REL30_49)
TOTAL%
1) Very active113426.4
2) 122628.6
3) 79918.6
4) 2485.8
5) Not very active2876.7
6) Doesn't apply59713.9
Missing263 
TOTAL4291100.0
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105) Next, we want to know if the extent of your religious activity (for example, how often you've prayed or gone to church) has remained the same or changed over the course of your life. For each stage of life listed, indicate about how religiously active you were. -- 50-65 years old (REL50_65)
TOTAL%
1) Very active71716.9
2) 56113.2
3) 2987.0
4) 952.2
5) Not very active1814.3
6) Doesn't apply238856.3
Missing314 
TOTAL4240100.0
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106) Next, we want to know if the extent of your religious activity (for example, how often you've prayed or gone to church) has remained the same or changed over the course of your life. For each stage of life listed, indicate about how religiously active you were. -- Over 65 years old (RELOVR65)
TOTAL%
1) Very active43810.4
2) 2245.3
3) 972.3
4) 350.8
5) Not very active1162.7
6) Doesn't apply331778.5
Missing327 
TOTAL4227100.0
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107) Rate your religious beliefs as being more traditional, compared to less traditional, at each of the following stages of your life. -- As a teen-ager (TRADTEEN)
TOTAL%
1) Traditional191945.8
2) 90721.6
3) 58313.9
4) 2676.4
5) Not very traditional3578.5
6) Doesn't apply1593.8
Missing362 
TOTAL4192100.0
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108) Rate your religious beliefs as being more traditional, compared to less traditional, at each of the following stages of your life. -- 18-29 years old (TRD18_29)
TOTAL%
1) Traditional121429.1
2) 111826.8
3) 89321.4
4) 3959.5
5) Not very traditional46711.2
6) Doesn't apply781.9
Missing389 
TOTAL4165100.0
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109) Rate your religious beliefs as being more traditional, compared to less traditional, at each of the following stages of your life. -- 30-49 years old (TRD30_49)
TOTAL%
1) Traditional109926.4
2) 105825.5
3) 83520.1
4) 2816.8
5) Not very traditional2816.8
6) Doesn't apply60214.5
Missing398 
TOTAL4156100.0
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110) Rate your religious beliefs as being more traditional, compared to less traditional, at each of the following stages of your life. -- 50-65 years old (TRD50_65)
TOTAL%
1) Traditional65616.0
2) 48511.8
3) 3408.3
4) 1082.6
5) Not very traditional1533.7
6) Doesn't apply235157.4
Missing461 
TOTAL4093100.0
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111) Rate your religious beliefs as being more traditional, compared to less traditional, at each of the following stages of your life. -- Over 65 years old (TRADGT65)
TOTAL%
1) Traditional43810.8
2) 1844.5
3) 1263.1
4) 320.8
5) Not very traditional751.8
6) Doesn't apply321879.0
Missing481 
TOTAL4073100.0
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112) How often, if ever, have you felt discriminated against because you are Catholic? (RCDISCRM)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently1122.6
2) Several times77017.6
3) Once or twice129629.6
4) Never219950.2
Missing177 
TOTAL4377100.0
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113) Has anyone in the Church ever discriminated against you personally because of your race, ethnicity or gender? -- Race (RACDISCM)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently300.7
2) Several times962.2
3) Once or twice1172.7
4) Never408494.4
Missing227 
TOTAL4327100.0
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114) Has anyone in the Church ever discriminated against you personally because of your race, ethnicity or gender? -- Ethnicity (ETHDISCM)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently300.7
2) Several times1082.6
3) Once or twice1603.8
4) Never388592.9
Missing371 
TOTAL4183100.0
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115) Has anyone in the Church ever discriminated against you personally because of your race, ethnicity or gender? -- Gender (SEXDISCM)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently1032.4
2) Several times1633.9
3) Once or twice3728.8
4) Never358384.9
Missing333 
TOTAL4221100.0
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116) Using the school grading system of A(excellent), B, C, D and F(fail), how do you rate your parish in meeting your spiritual needs? (GRDCHURC)
TOTAL%
1) A122428.2
2) B182642.0
3) C90320.8
4) D2686.2
5) F1252.9
Missing208 
TOTAL4346100.0
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117) Using the school grading system of A(excellent), B, C, D and F(fail), how would you rate Pope John Paul II's leadership of the Church? (GRDPOPE)
TOTAL%
1) A166538.5
2) B167238.7
3) C73116.9
4) D2004.6
5) F531.2
Missing233 
TOTAL4321100.0
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118) Not counting weddings and funerals, how often, if ever, have you attended worship services or other activities in Protestant churches, Jewish synagogues, or some non-Christian religion? (GOTOPROT)
TOTAL%
1) Many times56012.7
2) Several times93321.2
3) Once or twice147533.6
4) Never142732.5
Missing159 
TOTAL4395100.0
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119) To what extent do you think it is important to do each of the following things? -- Limit government's role in welfare (LIMTWELF)
TOTAL%
1) Very important109025.8
2) Quite important123629.3
3) Somewhat important138632.8
4) Not very important3718.8
5) Not important at all1373.2
Missing334 
TOTAL4220100.0
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120) To what extent do you think it is important to do each of the following things? -- Pay higher taxes to provide health care for all (RAISETAX)
TOTAL%
1) Very important41910.0
2) Quite important91221.7
3) Somewhat important151135.9
4) Not very important76518.2
5) Not important at all60214.3
Missing345 
TOTAL4209100.0
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121) To what extent do you think it is important to do each of the following things? -- Control the sale and use of guns (GUNCNTRL)
TOTAL%
1) Very important235354.7
2) Quite important72216.8
3) Somewhat important62014.4
4) Not very important3007.0
5) Not important at all3107.2
Missing249 
TOTAL4305100.0
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122) To what extent do you think it is important to do each of the following things? -- Limit government's influence in business (LIMTBUSI)
TOTAL%
1) Very important121828.9
2) Quite important114427.2
3) Somewhat important142433.8
4) Not very important2926.9
5) Not important at all1323.1
Missing344 
TOTAL4210100.0
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123) To what extent do you think it is important to do each of the following things? -- Support unions (HLPUNION)
TOTAL%
1) Very important62514.8
2) Quite important60414.3
3) Somewhat important132331.3
4) Not very important90621.5
5) Not important at all76418.1
Missing332 
TOTAL4222100.0
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124) Tell us whether you think these actions are morally right or wrong. -- Homosexuality (HOMOSXOK)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong264061.1
2) Usually wrong, sometimes right3688.5
3) Don't know; not sure98322.7
4) Usually right, sometimes wrong2475.7
5) Always right831.9
Missing233 
TOTAL4321100.0
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125) Tell us whether you think these actions are morally right or wrong. -- Abortion (ABORTOK)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong228552.5
2) Usually wrong, sometimes right170339.1
3) Don't know; not sure1844.2
4) Usually right, sometimes wrong1613.7
5) Always right190.4
Missing202 
TOTAL4352100.0
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126) Tell us whether you think these actions are morally right or wrong. -- Euthanasia (EUTHOK)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong178643.4
2) Usually wrong, sometimes right111527.1
3) Don't know; not sure84320.5
4) Usually right, sometimes wrong3257.9
5) Always right471.1
Missing438 
TOTAL4116100.0
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127) Tell us whether you think these actions are morally right or wrong. -- Premarital sex (PRESEXOK)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong208748.1
2) Usually wrong, sometimes right119227.4
3) Don't know; not sure57913.3
4) Usually right, sometimes wrong4289.9
5) Always right571.3
Missing211 
TOTAL4343100.0
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128) Tell us whether you think these actions are morally right or wrong. -- Use of condoms or birth control pills (PILLOK)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong68515.8
2) Usually wrong, sometimes right106424.6
3) Don't know; not sure51711.9
4) Usually right, sometimes wrong110425.5
5) Always right96422.2
Missing220 
TOTAL4334100.0
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129) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Homosexuality: Whether it is natural, the way God made things (RNKHOMOA)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration246361.1
2) Second most important consideration101725.2
3) Least important consideration55413.7
Missing520 
TOTAL4034100.0
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130) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Homosexuality: What the church teaches about it (RNKHOMOB)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration102625.5
2) Second most important consideration148636.9
3) Least important consideration151237.6
Missing530 
TOTAL4024100.0
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131) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Homosexuality: What the circumstances and consequences are in any given case (RNKHOMOC)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration113228.4
2) Second most important consideration114428.7
3) Least important consideration171543.0
Missing563 
TOTAL3991100.0
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132) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Abortion: Whether it is natural, the way God made things (RNKABRTA)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration200849.7
2) Second most important consideration124630.8
3) Least important consideration78719.5
Missing513 
TOTAL4041100.0
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133) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Abortion: What the church teaches about it (RNKABRTB)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration119029.4
2) Second most important consideration136033.6
3) Least important consideration150137.1
Missing503 
TOTAL4051100.0
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134) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Abortion: What the circumstances and consequences are in any given case (RNKABRTC)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration180944.8
2) Second most important consideration99624.7
3) Least important consideration123430.6
Missing515 
TOTAL4039100.0
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135) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Euthanasia: Whether it is natural, the way God made things (RNKEUTHA)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration170546.9
2) Second most important consideration130435.8
3) Least important consideration63017.3
Missing915 
TOTAL3639100.0
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136) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Euthanasia: What the church teaches about it (RNKEUTHB)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration90925.0
2) Second most important consideration127535.1
3) Least important consideration145139.9
Missing919 
TOTAL3635100.0
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137) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Euthanasia: What the circumstances and consequences are in any given case (RNKEUTHC)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration158143.5
2) Second most important consideration87524.1
3) Least important consideration117532.4
Missing923 
TOTAL3631100.0
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138) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Pre-marital sex: Whether it is natural, the way God made things (RNKPRSXA)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration165943.9
2) Second most important consideration137636.4
3) Least important consideration74119.6
Missing778 
TOTAL3776100.0
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139) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Pre-marital sex: What the church teaches about it (RNKPRSXB)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration126633.2
2) Second most important consideration118831.1
3) Least important consideration136135.7
Missing739 
TOTAL3815100.0
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140) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Pre-marital sex: What the circumstances and consequences are in any given case (RNKPRSXC)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration152540.5
2) Second most important consideration94425.1
3) Least important consideration129834.5
Missing787 
TOTAL3767100.0
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141) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Using condoms or birth control pills: Whether it is natural, the way God made things (RNKPILLA)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration121332.2
2) Second most important consideration170245.1
3) Least important consideration85622.7
Missing783 
TOTAL3771100.0
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142) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Using condoms or birth control pills: What the Church teaches about it (RNKPILLB)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration85322.5
2) Second most important consideration109929.0
3) Least important consideration183748.5
Missing765 
TOTAL3789100.0
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143) When you think about actions like the ones listed above, on what basis do you decide their rightness or wrongness? Rank the considerations which are most important to you. -- Using condoms or birth control pills: What the circumstances and consequences are in any given case (RNKPILLC)
TOTAL%
1) Most important consideration221858.0
2) Second most important consideration74619.5
3) Least important consideration85822.4
Missing732 
TOTAL3822100.0
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144) To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- When children are young it is better if the husband is the breadwinner and the wife takes care of the home and the children. (FEMHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree155737.2
2) Agree somewhat132531.7
3) Uncertain2556.1
4) Disagree somewhat59314.2
5) Strongly disagree45410.9
Missing370 
TOTAL4184100.0
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145) To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (EMOPOLIT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree3257.8
2) Agree somewhat87020.8
3) Uncertain66015.8
4) Disagree somewhat106325.5
5) Strongly disagree125830.1
Missing378 
TOTAL4176100.0
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146) To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- There are still many laws and customs that are unfair to American women. (LAWUNFAR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree101324.3
2) Agree somewhat170941.0
3) Uncertain60714.6
4) Disagree somewhat55413.3
5) Strongly disagree2886.9
Missing383 
TOTAL4171100.0
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147) To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- Most of the leaders of the women's movement are too radical for me. (FEMOVRAD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree108726.2
2) Agree somewhat160738.7
3) Uncertain87921.2
4) Disagree somewhat4019.7
5) Strongly disagree1754.2
Missing405 
TOTAL4149100.0
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148) To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? -- It is more important for a wife to help her husband's career than to have one herself. (WIFEHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree45510.9
2) Agree somewhat74017.7
3) Uncertain48211.6
4) Disagree somewhat123429.6
5) Strongly disagree126030.2
Missing383 
TOTAL4171100.0
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149) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Lack of effort by the poor themselves (POORLAZY)
TOTAL%
1) Very important92322.7
2) Quite important133632.8
3) Somewhat important148236.4
4) Not very important2626.4
5) Not important at all681.7
Missing483 
TOTAL4071100.0
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150) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Use of drugs and alcohol among the poor (POORDRUG)
TOTAL%
1) Very important142635.0
2) Quite important144835.5
3) Somewhat important92522.7
4) Not very important2295.6
5) Not important at all491.2
Missing477 
TOTAL4077100.0
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151) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Low wages in some businesses and industries (POORWAGE)
TOTAL%
1) Very important118629.0
2) Quite important153637.6
3) Somewhat important111227.2
4) Not very important2115.2
5) Not important at all451.1
Missing464 
TOTAL4090100.0
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152) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Lack of thrift and proper money management among the poor (POORMANG)
TOTAL%
1) Very important100824.6
2) Quite important144735.4
3) Somewhat important117128.6
4) Not very important3949.6
5) Not important at all721.8
Missing462 
TOTAL4092100.0
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153) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Lack of good schools for many Americans (POOREDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Very important104825.8
2) Quite important125130.8
3) Somewhat important109827.0
4) Not very important51712.7
5) Not important at all1533.8
Missing487 
TOTAL4067100.0
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154) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Lack of talent and ability among the poor (POORTLNT)
TOTAL%
1) Very important51712.8
2) Quite important81820.3
3) Somewhat important115728.6
4) Not very important96824.0
5) Not important at all57914.3
Missing515 
TOTAL4039100.0
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155) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Not enough jobs for everyone (POORJOBS)
TOTAL%
1) Very important123530.3
2) Quite important112927.7
3) Somewhat important101024.8
4) Not very important49412.1
5) Not important at all2105.1
Missing476 
TOTAL4078100.0
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156) How important do you think the following factors are in explaining why there are poor people? -- Prejudice and discrimination against blacks and other minorities (POORPREJ)
TOTAL%
1) Very important76718.8
2) Quite important91822.6
3) Somewhat important138033.9
4) Not very important66516.3
5) Not important at all3408.4
Missing484 
TOTAL4070100.0
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157) I consider myself: (POLPARTY)
TOTAL%
1) Democrat113127.6
2) Independent, leaning toward Democrat73017.8
3) Independent78319.1
4) Independent leaning toward Republican68616.7
5) Republican74418.2
6) Other250.6
Missing455 
TOTAL4099100.0
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158) Sex of respondent: (GENDER)
TOTAL%
0) Female267364.2
1) Male149335.8
Missing388 
TOTAL4166100.0
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159) Respondent's year of birth: (YRBORN)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL418345.35716
160) Race of respondent: (RACE)
TOTAL%
1) African-American (Black)1503.6
2) Latino/a (Hispanic)1132.7
3) White391092.8
4) Other400.9
Missing341 
TOTAL4213100.0
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161) Please circle the number next to the ethnic group that is most important in your ancestry. (ETHNIC_A)
TOTAL%
1) African1603.8
2) Canadian370.9
3) Croatian912.1
5) English61714.5
6) Filipino220.5
7) French3678.6
8) German177541.8
9) Hungarian731.7
10) Irish3377.9
11) Italian1082.5
12) Mexican852.0
13) Polish3718.7
14) Puerto Rican180.4
15) Scottish170.4
16) Slovakian1042.4
18) West Indian20.0
19) Other651.5
Missing305 
TOTAL4249100.0
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162) Please circle the number next to another ethnic group which is important in your ancestry. (ETHNIC_B)
TOTAL%
2) Canadian20.1
4) Cuban20.1
5) English231.0
6) Filipino30.1
7) French411.8
8) German55424.4
9) Hungarian261.1
10) Irish72131.7
11) Italian964.2
12) Mexican120.5
13) Polish23610.4
14) Puerto Rican110.5
15) Scottish1114.9
16) Slovakian1697.4
18) West Indian120.5
19) Other25211.1
Missing2283 
TOTAL2271100.0
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163) I was born in: (PLACEBRN)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL449329.76310
164) Which one of the following groups do you belong to? (BORNUSA)
TOTAL%
1) I was born in the U.S.; at least one of my parents was not.51912.0
2) Both of my parents and I were born in the U.S.; at least one of my grandparents was not125629.1
3) My grandparents, parents and I were born in the U.S.254758.9
Missing232 
TOTAL4322100.0
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165) Think about the city or town where you spent most of your childhood and the city or town in which you've spent most of your adult life. (If you live, or lived, on a farm, think about the town nearest you). -- As a child, what percent of the city or town's population was Catholic? (KIDTWNRC)
TOTAL%
1) More than half Catholic163938.2
2) Less than half Catholic166038.6
3) Hardly any Catholics3257.6
4) Don't know67115.6
Missing259 
TOTAL4295100.0
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166) Think about the city or town where you spent most of your childhood and the city or town in which you've spent most of your adult life. (If you live, or lived, on a farm, think about the town nearest you). -- As an adult, what percent of the city or town's population is Catholic? (ADLTWNRC)
TOTAL%
1) More than half Catholic127029.5
2) Less than half Catholic211249.0
3) Hardly any Catholics1904.4
4) Don't know73717.1
Missing245 
TOTAL4309100.0
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167) Think about the city or town where you spent most of your childhood and the city or town in which you've spent most of your adult life. (If you live, or lived, on a farm, think about the town nearest you). -- As a child, how did non-Catholics in your community feel about Catholics (KIDRCOK)
TOTAL%
1) Catholics were well thought of and well liked by most non-Catholics216154.1
2) Catholics were well thought of by some non-Catholics but not others150137.6
3) Catholics were not well thought of or liked very much by most non-Catholics3328.3
Missing560 
TOTAL3994100.0
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168) Think about the city or town where you spent most of your childhood and the city or town in which you've spent most of your adult life. (If you live, or lived, on a farm, think about the town nearest you). -- As an adult, how do non-Catholics in your community feel about Catholics? (ADLTRCOK)
TOTAL%
1) Catholics are well thought of and well liked by most non-Catholics223853.9
2) Catholics are well thought of by some non-Catholics but not others173141.7
3) Catholics are not well thought of or liked very much by most non-Catholics1814.4
Missing404 
TOTAL4150100.0
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169) I was raised mostly by: (RAISEDBY)
TOTAL%
1) Mother and father372482.6
2) Mother52711.7
3) Father551.2
4) Mother and stepfather771.7
5) Father and stepmother390.9
6) Other871.9
Missing45 
TOTAL4509100.0
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170) How much did you admire or want to be like your parents? -- Mother (or stepmother) (ADMIRMOM)
TOTAL%
1) Admired greatly261459.5
2) Admired quite a bit104923.9
3) Admired somewhat56612.9
4) Did not admire1623.7
Missing163 
TOTAL4391100.0
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171) How much did you admire or want to be like your parents? -- Father (or stepfather) (ADMIRDAD)
TOTAL%
1) Admired greatly227652.7
2) Admired quite a bit105724.5
3) Admired somewhat66215.3
4) Did not admire3277.6
Missing232 
TOTAL4322100.0
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172) How close were you to your parents? -- Mother (or stepmother) (CLOSEMOM)
TOTAL%
1) Very close249056.5
2) Quite close136931.0
3) Not very close46710.6
4) Not close at all841.9
Missing144 
TOTAL4410100.0
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173) How close were you to your parents? -- Father (or stepfather) (CLOSEDAD)
TOTAL%
1) Very close181441.7
2) Quite close147634.0
3) Not very close80518.5
4) Not close at all2515.8
Missing208 
TOTAL4346100.0
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174) How far did your parents go in school? -- Mother (or stepmother) (EDUCMOM)
TOTAL%
1) Grade school or less153834.8
2) High school202045.7
3) Vocational training after high school2535.7
4) Attended college, but did not graduate2074.7
5) Graduated from college2656.0
6) M.A., M.S., M.B.A., or equivalent master's degree1162.6
7) Ph.D., M.D., LL.B., or equivalent doctorate degree180.4
Missing137 
TOTAL4417100.0
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175) How far did your parents go in school? -- Father (or stepfather) (EDUCDAD)
TOTAL%
1) Grade school or less170839.1
2) High school152334.8
3) Vocational training after high school2816.4
4) Attended college, but did not graduate3107.1
5) Graduated from college3187.3
6) M.A., M.S., M.B.A., or equivalent master's degree1433.3
7) Ph.D., M.D., LL.B., or equivalent doctorate degree902.1
Missing181 
TOTAL4373100.0
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176) Which one of the following categories best describes the part-time or full-time work your parents did outside the home during your childhood? -- Mother (or stepmother) (JOBMOM)
TOTAL%
1) Owner, manager, or executive of business, farm, or other organization2936.8
2) Blue collar worker (e.g., electrician, maid, factory worker, carpenter, farm hand)77418.0
3) White collar employee (e.g., secretary, sales)48011.2
4) Professional (e.g., teacher, lawyer, nurse)3027.0
5) Other912.1
6) Did not work outside the home235354.8
Missing261 
TOTAL4293100.0
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177) Which one of the following categories best describes the part-time or full-time work your parents did outside the home during your childhood? -- Father (or stepfather) (JOBDAD)
TOTAL%
1) Owner, manager, or executive of business, farm, or other organization121328.1
2) Blue collar worker (e.g., electrician, maid, factory worker, carpenter, farm hand)215649.9
3) White collar employee (e.g., secretary, sales)45910.6
4) Professional (e.g., teacher, lawyer, nurse)2826.5
5) Other962.2
6) Did not work outside the home1142.6
Missing234 
TOTAL4320100.0
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178) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Mother (or stepmother) (RELIGMOM)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic364582.4
2) Protestant61814.0
3) Jewish40.1
4) Other791.8
5) None571.3
6) Don't know180.4
Missing133 
TOTAL4421100.0
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179) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Father (or stepfather) (RELIGDAD)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic332776.3
2) Protestant65915.1
3) Jewish50.1
4) Other922.1
5) None2255.2
6) Don't know551.3
Missing191 
TOTAL4363100.0
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180) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Mother's mother (RELMASMA)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic292370.2
2) Protestant79119.0
3) Jewish60.1
4) Other1243.0
5) None791.9
6) Don't know2435.8
Missing388 
TOTAL4166100.0
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181) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Mother's father (RELMASPA)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic270965.4
2) Protestant75518.2
3) Jewish80.2
4) Other1222.9
5) None1413.4
6) Don't know4099.9
Missing410 
TOTAL4144100.0
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182) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Father's mother (RELPASMA)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic268464.6
2) Protestant80519.4
3) Jewish160.4
4) Other1212.9
5) None1032.5
6) Don't know42410.2
Missing401 
TOTAL4153100.0
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183) For each person, circle the number which indicates the religious group with which the person most closely identified during your childhood. -- Father's father (RELPASPA)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic259162.5
2) Protestant73817.8
3) Jewish140.3
4) Other1052.5
5) None1453.5
6) Don't know55113.3
Missing410 
TOTAL4144100.0
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184) Were you raised Catholic? (RAISCATH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes373084.4
2) No68715.6
Missing137 
TOTAL4417100.0
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185) During your childhood, what were the religious affiliations of the people closest to you and closest to your parents (e.g., their friends, other relatives, neighbors)? -- People closest to me (MYPEOPAF)
TOTAL%
1) Almost all were Catholic163637.4
2) Majority were Catholic107024.5
3) About half Catholic and half not85819.6
4) Majority were not Catholic44910.3
5) Almost all were not Catholic3578.2
Missing184 
TOTAL4370100.0
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186) During your childhood, what were the religious affiliations of the people closest to you and closest to your parents (e.g., their friends, other relatives, neighbors)? -- People closest to my parents (MAPEOPAF)
TOTAL%
1) Almost all were Catholic140832.6
2) Majority were Catholic117527.2
3) About half Catholic and half not86620.0
4) Majority were not Catholic46410.7
5) Almost all were not Catholic4079.4
Missing234 
TOTAL4320100.0
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187) How important was religion to your parents during your childhood? -- Mother (or stepmother) (MARELIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Very important286864.5
2) Quite important90020.2
3) Somewhat important49111.0
4) Not very important1864.2
Missing109 
TOTAL4445100.0
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188) How important was religion to your parents during your childhood? -- Father (or stepfather) (PARELIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Very important210348.4
2) Quite important95722.0
3) Somewhat important71216.4
4) Not very important57013.1
Missing212 
TOTAL4342100.0
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189) When you were growing up, how often did your parents attend religious services? -- Mother (or stepmother) (MAGOCHUR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1934.4
2) Several times a week61914.0
3) Weekly281863.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month1764.0
5) About once a month851.9
6) Several times a year1683.8
7) 1 or 2 times a year1413.2
8) Never, almost never2285.1
Missing126 
TOTAL4428100.0
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190) When you were growing up, how often did your parents attend religious services? -- Father (or stepfather) (PAGOCHUR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily852.0
2) Several times a week3207.4
3) Weekly262260.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month1784.1
5) About once a month892.1
6) Several times a year1944.5
7) 1 or 2 times a year2676.2
8) Never, almost never56213.0
Missing237 
TOTAL4317100.0
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191) In general, how would you describe your parents' (or stepparents') religious beliefs and practices when you were growing up? -- Mother (or stepmother) (MACONSRV)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative148134.2
2) Conservative174540.3
3) An equal mixture of conservative and liberal90320.9
4) Liberal1403.2
5) Very liberal571.3
Missing228 
TOTAL4326100.0
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192) In general, how would you describe your parents' (or stepparents') religious beliefs and practices when you were growing up? -- Father (or stepfather) (PACONSRV)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative117327.7
2) Conservative165839.2
3) An equal mixture of conservative and liberal102024.1
4) Liberal2135.0
5) Very liberal1694.0
Missing321 
TOTAL4233100.0
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193) How often did your parents talk to you about religion when you were a child? -- Mother (or stepmother) (MATLKREL)
TOTAL%
1) Very frequently102323.3
2) Frequently161736.9
3) Sometimes132730.3
4) Seldom/Never4189.5
Missing169 
TOTAL4385100.0
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194) How often did your parents talk to you about religion when you were a child? -- Father (or stepfather) (PATLKREL)
TOTAL%
1) Very frequently54412.6
2) Frequently110325.6
3) Sometimes143733.3
4) Seldom/Never123128.5
Missing239 
TOTAL4315100.0
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195) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Said the rosary (KIDROSRY)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily3468.1
2) Several times a week62614.6
3) Weekly65315.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month49411.5
5) About once a month3889.1
6) Several times a year53412.5
7) 1 or 2 times a year3828.9
8) Never, almost never85820.0
Missing273 
TOTAL4281100.0
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196) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Went to confession (KIDCONFS)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily280.6
2) Several times a week290.7
3) Weekly58013.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month62214.4
5) About once a month128829.8
6) Several times a year74617.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year3959.1
8) Never, almost never63614.7
Missing230 
TOTAL4324100.0
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197) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Attended Mass (KIDMASS)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily102023.6
2) Several times a week70216.2
3) Weekly189243.8
4) 2 or 3 times a month1092.5
5) About once a month340.8
6) Several times a year571.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year441.0
8) Never, almost never46310.7
Missing233 
TOTAL4321100.0
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198) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Went to communion (KIDCOMMN)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily76817.8
2) Several times a week75217.5
3) Weekly167338.8
4) 2 or 3 times a month2495.8
5) About once a month2525.9
6) Several times a year1403.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year611.4
8) Never, almost never4129.6
Missing247 
TOTAL4307100.0
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199) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Studied a catechism or other religious education material (KIDCATEC)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily141833.0
2) Several times a week74217.3
3) Weekly105924.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month1714.0
5) About once a month1473.4
6) Several times a year1553.6
7) 1 or 2 times a year1273.0
8) Never, almost never48211.2
Missing253 
TOTAL4301100.0
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200) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Did a community service project (KIDSERVC)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily290.7
2) Several times a week581.4
3) Weekly1553.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month2716.5
5) About once a month3809.1
6) Several times a year67216.1
7) 1 or 2 times a year95122.8
8) Never, almost never164939.6
Missing389 
TOTAL4165100.0
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201) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Attended Stations of the Cross (KIDCROSS)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily360.8
2) Several times a week260.6
3) Weekly2946.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month1313.1
5) About once a month2576.0
6) Several times a year151735.4
7) 1 or 2 times a year111726.1
8) Never, almost never90321.1
Missing273 
TOTAL4281100.0
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202) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Attended Mass on Holy Days of Obligation (KIDHOLYD)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily87220.4
2) Several times a week872.0
3) Weekly2636.2
4) 2 or 3 times a month892.1
5) About once a month1954.6
6) Several times a year206448.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year1303.0
8) Never, almost never57513.5
Missing279 
TOTAL4275100.0
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203) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Said prayers like the Our Father or the Hail Mary (KIDHLMRY)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily253558.4
2) Several times a week61814.2
3) Weekly53712.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month1152.6
5) About once a month431.0
6) Several times a year1102.5
7) 1 or 2 times a year270.6
8) Never, almost never3588.2
Missing211 
TOTAL4343100.0
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204) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Participated in Bible study or prayer groups (KIDSTDGP)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily2546.0
2) Several times a week2616.1
3) Weekly57613.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month1493.5
5) About once a month1764.1
6) Several times a year3107.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year3849.0
8) Never, almost never214850.4
Missing296 
TOTAL4258100.0
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205) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Started and ended the day with a prayer (KIDPRAYR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily228753.3
2) Several times a week80618.8
3) Weekly2295.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month1673.9
5) About once a month852.0
6) Several times a year1603.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year1062.5
8) Never, almost never45110.5
Missing263 
TOTAL4291100.0
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206) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Attended novenas (KIDNOVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily1012.5
2) Several times a week401.0
3) Weekly2075.1
4) 2 or 3 times a month1844.5
5) About once a month2014.9
6) Several times a year59914.6
7) 1 or 2 times a year64715.8
8) Never, almost never212051.7
Missing455 
TOTAL4099100.0
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207) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Read the Bible (KIDBIBLE)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily992.4
2) Several times a week2115.0
3) Weekly3648.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month2355.6
5) About once a month2455.8
6) Several times a year57113.6
7) 1 or 2 times a year63415.1
8) Never, almost never184443.9
Missing351 
TOTAL4203100.0
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208) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Listened to contemporary Christian music on radio (KIDMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily411.0
2) Several times a week621.5
3) Weekly1142.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month781.9
5) About once a month972.3
6) Several times a year2205.3
7) 1 or 2 times a year3297.9
8) Never, almost never324477.5
Missing369 
TOTAL4185100.0
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209) Please indicate how often you participated in the following religious practices when you were growing up. -- Assisted the priest with Mass (served on the altar) (KIDALTAR)
TOTAL%
1) Daily, almost daily711.7
2) Several times a week1543.7
3) Weekly2666.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month2476.0
5) About once a month1082.6
6) Several times a year1102.7
7) 1 or 2 times a year571.4
8) Never, almost never311775.5
Missing424 
TOTAL4130100.0
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210) How would you describe your religious outlook when you were growing up? (KIDOUTLK)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative76217.5
2) Conservative209448.1
3) An equal mixture of conservative and liberal127129.2
4) Liberal1703.9
5) Very liberal531.2
Missing204 
TOTAL4350100.0
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211) How religious would you say you were during your childhood? (KIDRELVL)
TOTAL%
1) Very religious58813.3
2) Quite religious148533.5
3) Fairly religious161936.5
4) Somewhat religious46110.4
5) Not very religious2375.3
6) Not at all religious400.9
Missing124 
TOTAL4430100.0
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212) What did your parents and friends think of your religious beliefs and practices when you were growing up? -- Mother (or stepmother) (MATNKREL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly approved232453.8
2) Generally approved192344.5
3) Generally disapproved591.4
4) Strongly disapproved140.3
Missing234 
TOTAL4320100.0
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213) What did your parents and friends think of your religious beliefs and practices when you were growing up? -- Father (or stepfather) (PATNKREL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly approved201548.2
2) Generally approved205349.2
3) Generally disapproved872.1
4) Strongly disapproved220.5
Missing377 
TOTAL4177100.0
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214) What did your parents and friends think of your religious beliefs and practices when you were growing up? -- Your friends at school (FRTNKREL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly approved119828.9
2) Generally approved279267.3
3) Generally disapproved1433.4
4) Strongly disapproved160.4
Missing405 
TOTAL4149100.0
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215) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person? (PRSN1WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Friend89124.3
2) Teacher or coach42811.6
3) Spouse57615.7
4) Brother or sister44512.1
5) A colleague or co-worker1193.2
6) Other902.4
7) Relative99827.2
8) Clergy1273.5
Missing880 
TOTAL3674100.0
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216) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person ever Catholic? (PRSN1CAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes286977.1
2) No85422.9
Missing831 
TOTAL3723100.0
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217) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious participation, is or was this person? (PRSN1ACT)
TOTAL%
1) Very active179648.5
2) Quite active89624.2
3) Somewhat active62616.9
4) Not very active38310.3
Missing853 
TOTAL3701100.0
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218) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious outlook, is or was this person? (PRSN1TRD)
TOTAL%
1) Very traditional165244.8
2) Quite traditional139837.9
3) Not very traditional47312.8
4) Not traditional at all1644.4
Missing867 
TOTAL3687100.0
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219) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. What type of relationship do or did you have with this person? (PRSN1CLS)
TOTAL%
1) Very close203854.8
2) Quite close102527.5
3) Somewhat close56615.2
4) Not very close932.5
Missing832 
TOTAL3722100.0
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220) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person? (PRSN2WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Friend91330.3
2) Teacher or coach38612.8
3) Spouse2688.9
4) Brother or sister42014.0
5) A colleague or co-worker1394.6
6) Other742.5
7) Relative69823.2
8) Clergy1123.7
Missing1544 
TOTAL3010100.0
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221) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person ever Catholic? (PRSN2CAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes219773.0
2) No81227.0
Missing1545 
TOTAL3009100.0
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222) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious participation, is or was this person? (PRSN2ACT)
TOTAL%
1) Very active134544.8
2) Quite active67022.3
3) Somewhat active60020.0
4) Not very active38912.9
Missing1550 
TOTAL3004100.0
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223) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious outlook, is or was this person? (PRSN2TRD)
TOTAL%
1) Very traditional115138.4
2) Quite traditional115638.6
3) Not very traditional48416.2
4) Not traditional at all2046.8
Missing1559 
TOTAL2995100.0
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224) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. What type of relationship do or did you have with this person? (PRSN2CLS)
TOTAL%
1) Very close138845.9
2) Quite close103034.1
3) Somewhat close50816.8
4) Not very close973.2
Missing1531 
TOTAL3023100.0
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225) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person? (PRSN3WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Friend89337.3
2) Teacher or coach2349.8
3) Spouse1918.0
4) Brother or sister37615.7
5) A colleague or co-worker1415.9
6) Other431.8
7) Relative43418.1
8) Clergy813.4
Missing2161 
TOTAL2393100.0
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226) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person ever Catholic? (PRSN3CAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes174373.1
2) No64226.9
Missing2169 
TOTAL2385100.0
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227) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious participation, is or was this person? (PRSN3ACT)
TOTAL%
1) Very active93839.4
2) Quite active61125.7
3) Somewhat active52422.0
4) Not very active30913.0
Missing2172 
TOTAL2382100.0
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228) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious outlook, is or was this person? (PRSN3TRD)
TOTAL%
1) Very traditional78833.3
2) Quite traditional100742.5
3) Not very traditional40417.1
4) Not traditional at all1707.2
Missing2185 
TOTAL2369100.0
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229) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. What type of relationship do or did you have with this person? (PRSN3CLS)
TOTAL%
1) Very close113547.3
2) Quite close76231.8
3) Somewhat close42017.5
4) Not very close813.4
Missing2156 
TOTAL2398100.0
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230) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person? (PRSN4WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Friend71439.3
2) Teacher or coach1427.8
3) Spouse1347.4
4) Brother or sister31217.2
5) A colleague or co-worker1256.9
6) Other281.5
7) Relative30216.6
8) Clergy603.3
Missing2737 
TOTAL1817100.0
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231) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person ever Catholic? (PRSN4CAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes129471.1
2) No52728.9
Missing2733 
TOTAL1821100.0
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232) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious participation, is or was this person? (PRSN4ACT)
TOTAL%
1) Very active69838.5
2) Quite active44924.7
3) Somewhat active39421.7
4) Not very active27415.1
Missing2739 
TOTAL1815100.0
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233) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious outlook, is or was this person? (PRSN4TRD)
TOTAL%
1) Very traditional59633.0
2) Quite traditional72039.9
3) Not very traditional35119.4
4) Not traditional at all1387.6
Missing2749 
TOTAL1805100.0
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234) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. What type of relationship do or did you have with this person? (PRSN4CLS)
TOTAL%
1) Very close85446.8
2) Quite close56330.8
3) Somewhat close32517.8
4) Not very close834.5
Missing2729 
TOTAL1825100.0
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235) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person? (PRSN5WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Friend51839.9
2) Teacher or coach997.6
3) Spouse957.3
4) Brother or sister23117.8
5) A colleague or co-worker876.7
6) Other322.5
7) Relative18514.3
8) Clergy513.9
Missing3256 
TOTAL1298100.0
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236) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. Is or was this person ever Catholic? (PRSN5CAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes87867.3
2) No42732.7
Missing3249 
TOTAL1305100.0
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237) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious participation, is or was this person? (PRSN5ACT)
TOTAL%
1) Very active48237.0
2) Quite active31524.2
3) Somewhat active29022.2
4) Not very active21716.6
Missing3250 
TOTAL1304100.0
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238) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. In terms of religious outlook, is or was this person? (PRSN5TRD)
TOTAL%
1) Very traditional40431.1
2) Quite traditional49137.8
3) Not very traditional27621.3
4) Not traditional at all1279.8
Missing3256 
TOTAL1298100.0
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239) Write down the first and last initials of adults, other than your parents who have been most important to you during your life. Think of people who you have admired most or wanted to be like. You may include up to five persons who are either currently living or who have died but are still important to you. What type of relationship do or did you have with this person? (PRSN5CLS)
TOTAL%
1) Very close61947.2
2) Quite close40931.2
3) Somewhat close19414.8
4) Not very close896.8
Missing3243 
TOTAL1311100.0
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240) On a scale from one to seven, rate your religious upbringing in each of the following settings. "1" means a very positive and rewarding experience, "7" means a very negative and painful experience, "4" means a mix of both positive and negative experiences. -- At home (SCALHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Positive and rewarding experience187744.1
2) 292221.7
3) 362414.7
4) Mix of both positive and negative experiences56113.2
5) 5892.1
6) 6561.3
7) Negative and painful experience471.1
8) Does not apply791.9
Missing299 
TOTAL4255100.0
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241) On a scale from one to seven, rate your religious upbringing in each of the following settings. "1" means a very positive and rewarding experience, "7" means a very negative and painful experience, "4" means a mix of both positive and negative experiences. -- In CCD (or Sunday school) (SCALECCD)
TOTAL%
1) Positive and rewarding experience70918.5
2) 262116.2
3) 353413.9
4) Mix of both positive and negative experiences50613.2
5) 51203.1
6) 6731.9
7) Negative and painful experience721.9
8) Does not apply120531.4
Missing714 
TOTAL3840100.0
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242) On a scale from one to seven, rate your religious upbringing in each of the following settings. "1" means a very positive and rewarding experience, "7" means a very negative and painful experience, "4" means a mix of both positive and negative experiences. -- In your parish (SCALCHUR)
TOTAL%
1) Positive and rewarding experience118328.7
2) 295223.1
3) 382219.9
4) Mix of both positive and negative experiences59814.5
5) 51132.7
6) 6711.7
7) Negative and painful experience431.0
8) Does not apply3468.4
Missing426 
TOTAL4128100.0
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243) On a scale from one to seven, rate your religious upbringing in each of the following settings. "1" means a very positive and rewarding experience, "7" means a very negative and painful experience, "4" means a mix of both positive and negative experiences. -- In Catholic schools (SCALSKUL)
TOTAL%
1) Positive and rewarding experience129531.6
2) 275818.5
3) 344911.0
4) Mix of both positive and negative experiences3969.7
5) 5932.3
6) 6511.2
7) Negative and painful experience581.4
8) Does not apply99924.4
Missing455 
TOTAL4099100.0
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244) When you were young, did people ever encourage you to become a priest, a nun, or a brother? (BEPRIEST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, several times85219.4
2) Yes, once or twice110425.2
3) No242855.4
Missing170 
TOTAL4384100.0
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245) Did you ever give serious thought to becoming a priest, nun, or brother? (TNKPRIST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes114626.2
2) No323673.8
Missing172 
TOTAL4382100.0
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246) Indicate the highest number of years of schooling you have completed. (EDUCLEVL)
TOTAL%
1) Grade school or less1904.3
2) High school144332.6
3) Vocational training after high school49911.3
4) Attended college, but did not graduate82418.6
5) Graduated from college98822.3
6) M.A, M.S., M.B.A., or equivalent master's degree3918.8
7) Ph.D., M.D., LL.B., or equivalent doctorate degree861.9
Missing133 
TOTAL4421100.0
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247) What kind of grade school(s) did you attend? (GRADSKUL)
TOTAL%
1) Public139031.4
2) Catholic244355.3
3) Both public and Catholic55912.6
4) Other280.6
Missing134 
TOTAL4420100.0
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248) What kind of high school(s) did you attend? (HIGHSKUL)
TOTAL%
1) Public288965.4
2) Catholic111025.1
3) Both public and Catholic1964.4
4) Did not go to high school1944.4
5) Other270.6
Missing138 
TOTAL4416100.0
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249) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL: Which one of the following categories best describes the type of education you received, or are receiving? (EDUCTYPE)
TOTAL%
1) Physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics)682.7
2) Home economics (e.g., nutrition, textiles)501.9
3) Social science (e.g., sociology, psychology)1475.7
4) Humanities and languages (e.g., philosophy, history, French, German)1345.2
5) Business (e.g., economics, management)64625.2
6) Engineering (e.g., civil, industrial)1465.7
7) Engineering (e.g., civil, industrial)37814.7
8) Education (e.g., elementary, physical)33212.9
9) Education (e.g., elementary, physical)532.1
10) Fine arts (e.g., dance, theater)461.8
11) Religious studies (e.g., theology, pastoral counseling)130.5
12) Technology (e.g., aviation, computers)993.9
13) Industrial arts (e.g., mechanics, shop)1134.4
14) Other34113.3
Missing1988 
TOTAL2566100.0
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250) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL: How much of your education after high school was in Catholic schools? (INRCSKUL)
TOTAL%
1) All1874.3
2) Most1523.5
3) Some1924.4
4) None222450.6
5) I did not go beyond high school163737.3
Missing162 
TOTAL4392100.0
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251) Which one of the following categories best describes the work you and your spouse (if any) have done during most of your working days? -- You (YOURJOB)
TOTAL%
1) Own or manage a business or farm45810.7
2) Self employed; work for self, do not employ anyone else1764.1
3) Administrator, department head, or supervisor for a part of any organization owned by others50311.7
4) Professional (e.g., teacher, lawyer, nurse)91221.3
5) White collar employee (e.g., secretary, sales)83119.4
6) Skilled blue collar worker (e.g., carpenter, electrician)2535.9
7) Skilled blue collar worker (e.g., carpenter, electrician)46910.9
8) Homemaker, did not work outside the home48211.2
9) Homemaker, did not work outside the home1704.0
10) Does not apply370.9
Missing263 
TOTAL4291100.0
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252) Which one of the following categories best describes the work you and your spouse (if any) have done during most of your working days? -- Your spouse (SPOUSJOB)
TOTAL%
1) Own or manage a business or farm46811.0
2) Self employed; work for self, do not employ anyone else1273.0
3) Administrator, department head, or supervisor for a part of any organization owned by others4219.9
4) Professional (e.g., teacher, lawyer, nurse)50912.0
5) White collar employee (e.g., secretary, sales)47311.1
6) White collar employee (e.g., secretary, sales)3658.6
7) Blue collar worker (e.g., delivery person, factory worker, f47611.2
8) Blue collar worker (e.g., delivery person, factory worker, farm hand)2596.1
9) Other641.5
10) Does not apply (no spouse)109625.7
Missing296 
TOTAL4258100.0
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253) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Do you live in the same town? (SAMETOWN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes223151.8
2) No207248.2
Missing251 
TOTAL4303100.0
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254) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Do you live in the same neighborhood? (SAMNEIGH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes90021.1
2) No336678.9
Missing288 
TOTAL4266100.0
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255) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Do you attend the same parish? (SAMPARSH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes145634.4
2) No277865.6
Missing320 
TOTAL4234100.0
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256) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Do you participate in the same leisure activities? (SAMELESR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes173141.5
2) No244258.5
Missing381 
TOTAL4173100.0
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257) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Is your marital status the same? (SAMEMARY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes196946.5
2) No226853.5
Missing317 
TOTAL4237100.0
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258) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Is your mother still alive? (MOMLIVES)
TOTAL%
1) Yes255959.5
2) No174440.5
Missing251 
TOTAL4303100.0
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259) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Is your father still alive? (DADLIVES)
TOTAL%
1) Yes185243.0
2) No245257.0
Missing250 
TOTAL4304100.0
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260) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OLD: Are the following aspects of your life the same or different today compared to when you were about 18 years old? -- Is your closest friend the same person? (SAMFRIND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes140733.4
2) No280766.6
Missing340 
TOTAL4214100.0
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261) How many different states or countries have you lived in since you turned l8 (including when you were in college or military service)? (PLACLIVE)
TOTAL%
1) One230056.0
2) Two83620.3
3) Three4039.8
4) Four2085.1
5) Five or more3638.8
Missing444 
TOTAL4110100.0
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262) I am: (MARYSTAT)
TOTAL%
1) Married326875.1
2) Widowed3327.6
3) Separated300.7
4) Divorced1804.1
5) Single, never been married54212.5
Missing202 
TOTAL4352100.0
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263) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: In your family, who takes responsibility of the following chores the majority of the time? -- Does housework (HOUSWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Wife mostly236173.8
2) Wife and husband equally75523.6
3) Husband mostly411.3
4) Other person371.2
5) Not applicable50.2
Missing1355 
TOTAL3199100.0
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264) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: In your family, who takes responsibility of the following chores the majority of the time? -- Takes care of the children (KIDCARE)
TOTAL%
1) Wife mostly135043.8
2) Wife and husband equally105834.3
3) Husband mostly140.5
4) Other person60.2
5) Not applicable65521.2
Missing1471 
TOTAL3083100.0
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265) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: In your family, who takes responsibility of the following chores the majority of the time? -- Provides household income (GETSCASH)
TOTAL%
1) Wife mostly1093.4
2) Wife and husband equally106533.4
3) Husband mostly198562.3
4) Other person10.0
5) Not applicable260.8
Missing1368 
TOTAL3186100.0
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266) Do you have any children? (HAVEKIDS)
TOTAL%
1) No76117.4
2) Yes361782.6
Missing176 
TOTAL4378100.0
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267) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many children do you have? (MANYKIDS)
TOTAL%
1) 44312.4
2) 116932.8
3) 86924.3
4) 53314.9
5) 2366.6
6) 1464.1
7) 1734.8
Missing985 
TOTAL3569100.0
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268) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your youngest child? (AGEYOUNG)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL355019.41913
269) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your second child? (AGESECND)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL311123.83513
270) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your third child? (AGETHIRD)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL194128.42613
271) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your fourth child? (AGEFOUR)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL107632.33312
272) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your fifth child? (AGEFIFTH)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL54934.6511
273) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your sixth child? (AGESIXTH)
TOTAL%
10) 41.3
11) 10.3
14) 51.6
15) 31.0
16) 41.3
17) 10.3
19) 51.6
20) 20.6
21) 72.2
22) 20.6
24) 51.6
25) 10.3
26) 41.3
27) 41.3
28) 51.6
29) 82.6
30) 51.6
31) 41.3
32) 61.9
33) 103.2
34) 113.5
35) 92.9
36) 92.9
37) 92.9
38) 175.4
39) 123.8
40) 175.4
41) 134.2
42) 247.7
43) 165.1
44) 165.1
45) 165.1
46) 185.8
47) 20.6
48) 20.6
49) 61.9
50) 41.3
51) 31.0
52) 31.0
53) 10.3
54) 41.3
56) 41.3
57) 31.0
59) 10.3
60) 20.6
62) 20.6
65) 20.6
Missing4242 
TOTAL312100.0
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274) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: What is the age of your seventh child? (AGESEVEN)
TOTAL%
11) 10.6
14) 10.6
15) 21.2
16) 21.2
17) 21.2
18) 21.2
21) 21.2
22) 10.6
23) 10.6
26) 21.2
27) 10.6
28) 21.2
30) 31.8
31) 10.6
34) 21.2
35) 42.3
36) 52.9
37) 52.9
38) 63.5
39) 158.8
40) 127.0
41) 74.1
42) 84.7
43) 127.0
44) 95.3
45) 42.3
46) 84.7
47) 1810.5
48) 10.6
49) 84.7
50) 105.8
51) 21.2
52) 31.8
55) 21.2
57) 10.6
58) 10.6
60) 21.2
61) 10.6
62) 10.6
63) 10.6
Missing4383 
TOTAL171100.0
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275) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN: How many of your adult children (18 years of age and older) are still actively involved in the Catholic Church? (KIDSACTV)
TOTAL%
0) 033516.1
1) 161029.3
2) 255026.4
3) 326412.7
4) 41637.8
5) 5773.7
6) 6311.5
7) 7 or more532.5
Missing2471 
TOTAL2083100.0
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276) Have you ever had a marriage annulled by the Church? (MARYANUL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1894.8
2) No377495.2
Missing591 
TOTAL3963100.0
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277) About how much income did you personally (or, you and your spouse if married) receive in 1993 from all sources, before taxes? If you are still financially dependent on your parents, please count your income, not your parents' income. (If you do not know, please estimate by circling the number next to the category that seems to be closest to your family's income.) (INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,0003909.7
2) $10,000-$14,9992776.9
3) $15,000-$19,9992536.3
4) $20,000-$29,99959614.8
5) $30,000-$39,99963615.8
6) $40,000-$49,99959214.7
7) $50,000-$59,99944611.1
8) $60,000-$69,9992396.0
9) $70,000-$79,9992025.0
10) $80,000-$99,9991804.5
11) $100,000-$149,9991223.0
12) $150,000 or more822.0
Missing539 
TOTAL4015100.0
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278) I-GENDER: For use with on-line analysis--Sex of respondent: (I-GENDER)
TOTAL%
0) Female267364.2
1) Male149335.8
Missing388 
TOTAL4166100.0
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279) I-RACE: For use with on-line analysis--Race of respondent: (I-RACE)
TOTAL%
0) Black1503.6
1) Latino1132.7
2) White391092.8
3) Other400.9
Missing341 
TOTAL4213100.0
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280) I-MARSTA: For use with on-line analysis--I am: (I-MARSTA)
TOTAL%
1) Married326875.1
2) Widowed3327.6
3) Separated300.7
4) Divorced1804.1
5) Single, never been married54212.5
Missing202 
TOTAL4352100.0
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281) I-POLPAR: Recoded for use with on-line analysis: I consider myself: (I-POLPAR)
TOTAL%
0) Democrat186145.4
1) Republican143034.9
2) Ind/oth80819.7
Missing455 
TOTAL4099100.0
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282) I-INCOME: Recoded for use with on-linen analysis: About how much income did you personally (or, you and your spouse if married) receive in 1993 from all sources, before taxes? If you are still financially dependent on your parents, please count your income, not your parents' income. (If you do not know, please estimate by circling the number next to the category that seems to be closest to your family's income.) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $15,00066716.6
2) $15,000 to $29,99984921.1
3) $30,000 to $49,999122830.6
4) $50,000 to $79,99988722.1
5) $80,000 and up3849.6
Missing539 
TOTAL4015100.0
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