Families and the Church, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1987

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1) Sequence number (SEQNO)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1517	759.003	438

2) Lay respondent identification number (LAYID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	757	469.33	284

3) Church work type (CWTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Laity	761	50.2
1) Pastor	359	23.7
2) Teacher	328	21.6
3) Lay worker	69	4.5
TOTAL	1517	100.0

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4) Church work status (CWTYPE and CWSTATUS combined from Panels 851 and 861) (Category labels are found in the attached summary document.) (CWSTATUS)

	TOTAL	%
1001)	241	31.9
1002)	13	1.7
1003)	30	4.0
1006)	16	2.1
1011)	10	1.3
1012)	15	2.0
1013)	3	0.4
1014)	2	0.3
1022)	6	0.8
1032)	2	0.3
1033)	2	0.3
1061)	17	2.2
1072)	2	0.3
2001)	189	25.0
2002)	42	5.6
2003)	52	6.9
2005)	23	3.0
2006)	13	1.7
2009)	9	1.2
3012)	12	1.6
3013)	1	0.1
3014)	10	1.3
3015)	38	5.0
3016)	3	0.4
3017)	5	0.7
Missing	761
TOTAL	756	100.0

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5) Church work identification number (CWNO)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	756	789.377	487

6) Church work identification block (combination of CWSTATUS and CWNO) (CWID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	756	16193317.132	6503018

7) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation? - There are more married women working outside the home. (MEMCHG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	8	0.5
2) To a small extent	67	4.4
3) To some extent	487	32.3
4) To a large extent	918	60.9
8) Can't tell	28	1.9
Missing	9
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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8) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more married couples without children. (MEMCHG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	338	22.4
2) To a small extent	572	38.0
3) To some extent	392	26.0
4) To a large extent	61	4.0
8) Can't tell	144	9.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	1507	100.0

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9) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more children being raised by single parents. (MEMCHG3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	113	7.5
2) To a small extent	394	26.2
3) To some extent	538	35.7
4) To a large extent	398	26.4
8) Can't tell	62	4.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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10) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more young adults who have postponed marriage. (MEMCHG4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	157	10.4
2) To a small extent	424	28.2
3) To some extent	553	36.7
4) To a large extent	169	11.2
8) Can't tell	203	13.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	1506	100.0

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11) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more divorces. (MEMCHG5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	135	9.0
2) To a small extent	344	22.8
3) To some extent	535	35.5
4) To a large extent	403	26.8
8) Can't tell	89	5.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	1506	100.0

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12) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more unmarried couples living together. (MEMCHG6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	275	18.2
2) To a small extent	386	25.6
3) To some extent	289	19.2
4) To a large extent	147	9.8
8) Can't tell	410	27.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	1507	100.0

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13) As far as you can tell, to what extent has the following change taken place among the members of your own congregation - There are more couples who are 30 years old or more when they have their first child. (MEMCHG7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	278	18.4
2) To a small extent	549	36.4
3) To some extent	377	25.0
4) To a large extent	87	5.8
8) Can't tell	218	14.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	1509	100.0

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14) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more married women working outside the home. (MCHAFF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	286	19.1
2) Both positive and negative	957	63.9
3) Mostly negative	176	11.7
7) No significant effects at all	46	3.1
8) Not sure/No opinion	33	2.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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15) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more married couples without children. (MCHAFF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	48	3.2
2) Both positive and negative	460	30.8
3) Mostly negative	246	16.5
7) No significant effects at all	462	30.9
8) Not sure/No opinion	277	18.6
Missing	24
TOTAL	1493	100.0

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16) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more children being raised by single parents. (MCHAFF3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	51	3.4
2) Both positive and negative	329	22.0
3) Mostly negative	865	57.7
7) No significant effects at all	136	9.1
8) Not sure/No opinion	117	7.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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17) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more young adults who have postponed marriage. (MCHAFF4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	292	19.5
2) Both positive and negative	449	30.1
3) Mostly negative	73	4.9
7) No significant effects at all	430	28.8
8) Not sure/No opinion	250	16.7
Missing	23
TOTAL	1494	100.0

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18) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more divorces. (MCHAFF5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	42	2.8
2) Both positive and negative	195	13.0
3) Mostly negative	1034	69.2
7) No significant effects at all	114	7.6
8) Not sure/No opinion	110	7.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	1495	100.0

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19) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more unmarried couples living together. (MCHAFF6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	31	2.1
2) Both positive and negative	92	6.2
3) Mostly negative	909	60.8
7) No significant effects at all	134	9.0
8) Not sure/No opinion	329	22.0
Missing	22
TOTAL	1495	100.0

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20) How would you describe the effects of the following change - There are more couples who are 30 years old or more when they have their first child. (MCHAFF7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly positive	148	9.9
2) Both positive and negative	550	36.8
3) Mostly negative	95	6.4
7) No significant effects at all	407	27.2
8) Not sure/No opinion	296	19.8
Missing	21
TOTAL	1496	100.0

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21) Compared with two-parent families, how difficult is it for single parents to do the following - Provide financially for his/her child(ren). (#PFAM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less difficult	10	0.7
2) About as difficult	115	7.6
3) More difficult	1366	90.8
8) Not sure/Don't know	14	0.9
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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22) Compared with two-parent families, how difficult is it for single parents to do the following - Find adequate day care/baby sitter for him/herself. (#PFAM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less difficult	46	3.1
2) About as difficult	788	52.4
3) More difficult	630	41.9
8) Not sure/Don't know	40	2.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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23) Compared with two-parent families, how difficult is it for single parents to do the following - Have some personal time just for him/herself. (#PFAM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less difficult	40	2.7
2) About as difficult	235	15.6
3) More difficult	1200	79.8
8) Not sure/Don't know	29	1.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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24) Compared with two-parent families, how difficult is it for single parents to do the following - Have enough time with his/her child(ren). (#PFAM4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less difficult	56	3.7
2) About as difficult	422	28.1
3) More difficult	991	65.9
8) Not sure/Don't know	35	2.3
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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25) Compared with two-parent families, how difficult is it for single parents to do the following - Find a friend or relative with whom he/she could discuss problems and find support. (#PFAM5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less difficult	137	9.1
2) About as difficult	748	49.7
3) More difficult	455	30.2
8) Not sure/Don't know	165	11.0
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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26) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - A married person having sex with someone other than the marriage partner. (MORAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	1407	93.1
2) Almost always morally wrong	74	4.9
3) Uncertain	8	0.5
4) Sometimes morally wrong	15	1.0
5) Never morally wrong	7	0.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1511	100.0

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27) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - A man and a woman who are both single having sex after knowing each other for a few months. (MORAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	1114	73.8
2) Almost always morally wrong	186	12.3
3) Uncertain	82	5.4
4) Sometimes morally wrong	102	6.8
5) Never morally wrong	25	1.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	1509	100.0

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28) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - A man and a woman who are both single having sex after they are engaged. (MORAL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	834	55.3
2) Almost always morally wrong	240	15.9
3) Uncertain	200	13.3
4) Sometimes morally wrong	165	10.9
5) Never morally wrong	69	4.6
Missing	9
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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29) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - A man and a woman living together (as sexual partners) before deciding whether to get married. (MORAL4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	1177	78.1
2) Almost always morally wrong	146	9.7
3) Uncertain	71	4.7
4) Sometimes morally wrong	84	5.6
5) Never morally wrong	29	1.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1507	100.0

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30) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - A man and a woman who have made a life-long commitment to each other living together (as sexual partners) without getting married. (MORAL5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	901	59.9
2) Almost always morally wrong	198	13.2
3) Uncertain	202	13.4
4) Sometimes morally wrong	133	8.8
5) Never morally wrong	70	4.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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31) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - Two men or two women living together (as sexual partners) in a relationship which they intend to be life-long and exclusive. (MORAL6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	1319	87.5
2) Almost always morally wrong	55	3.6
3) Uncertain	81	5.4
4) Sometimes morally wrong	31	2.1
5) Never morally wrong	22	1.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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32) What is your opinion about the morality of the following relationship, if engaged in by a person in your circle of friends - An elderly man and woman living together (as sexual partners) because their financial situation makes it impossible to be married. (MORAL7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always morally wrong	836	55.4
2) Almost always morally wrong	169	11.2
3) Uncertain	253	16.8
4) Sometimes morally wrong	167	11.1
5) Never morally wrong	84	5.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	1509	100.0

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33) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Homosexuality is a departure from the natural order of God's creation. (AGREE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1370	91.0
2) Somewhat agree	81	5.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	21	1.4
4) Somewhat disagree	12	0.8
5) Strongly disagree	21	1.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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34) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement - The sexual behavior of freely consenting adults in private is not an appropriate subject for legislation or police action. (AGREE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	388	25.8
2) Somewhat agree	449	29.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	152	10.1
4) Somewhat disagree	234	15.6
5) Strongly disagree	278	18.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	1501	100.0

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35) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Couples who choose to remain childless are not fulfilling God's plan. (AGREE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	137	9.1
2) Somewhat agree	251	16.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	389	25.9
4) Somewhat disagree	262	17.4
5) Strongly disagree	465	30.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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36) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Christians should support education about human sexuality in the public schools. (AGREE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	491	32.6
2) Somewhat agree	497	33.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	194	12.9
4) Somewhat disagree	195	12.9
5) Strongly disagree	129	8.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	1506	100.0

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37) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Christians should support education about human sexuality in parochial schools. (AGREE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	914	60.7
2) Somewhat agree	408	27.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree	84	5.6
4) Somewhat disagree	52	3.5
5) Strongly disagree	47	3.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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38) Have you ever read or heard of the Missouri Synod Commission on Theology and Church Relations statement on human sexuality? (MSCHOSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have read this statement.	413	27.6
2) While I have not read this statement, I have heard a lot about it and have a fairly good idea of what it says.	93	6.2
3) I have heard references to this statement, but I don't know much about it.	453	30.2
4) I have never heard of this statement.	540	36.0
Missing	18
TOTAL	1499	100.0

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39) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Serious physical abuse by the spouse. (DIVORCE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	49	3.2
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	95	6.3
3) Uncertain	102	6.8
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	518	34.4
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	744	49.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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40) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Emotional, but not physical, abuse by the spouse. (DIVORCE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	97	6.4
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	236	15.7
3) Uncertain	263	17.5
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	661	43.9
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	248	16.5
Missing	12
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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41) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Refusal by the spouse to seek professional help with a severe psychological illness. (DIVORCE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	108	7.2
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	301	20.0
3) Uncertain	435	28.9
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	465	30.9
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	194	12.9
Missing	14
TOTAL	1503	100.0

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42) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Sexual infidelity by the spouse. (DIVORCE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	111	7.4
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	385	25.6
3) Uncertain	306	20.4
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	398	26.5
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	303	20.2
Missing	14
TOTAL	1503	100.0

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43) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Permanent loss of spouse's normal sexual function due to accident or disease. (DIVORCE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	966	64.0
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	408	27.0
3) Uncertain	108	7.2
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	14	0.9
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	13	0.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	1509	100.0

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44) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Divorce as a prerequisite for obtaining necessary public funds to pay for spouse's organ transplant. (DIVORCE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	671	44.6
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	224	14.9
3) Uncertain	417	27.7
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	120	8.0
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	72	4.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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45) Do you think divorce is preferable to staying together for the following situation - Both partners wish to divorce, but remain together for the sake of their minor children. (DIVORCE7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Divorce is definitely not preferable.	345	22.9
2) Divorce is probably not preferable.	392	26.0
3) Uncertain	325	21.6
4) Divorce is probably preferable.	353	23.4
5) Divorce is definitely preferable.	93	6.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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46) Are you and your spouse both working outside the home? (YUSPSWRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	789	52.0
2) No	728	48.0
TOTAL	1517	100.0

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47) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our standard of living is higher. (BOTHWRK1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	17	2.4
2) Somewhat disagree	39	5.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	58	8.1
4) Somewhat agree	275	38.2
5) Strongly agree	330	45.9
Missing	798
TOTAL	719	100.0

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48) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We cook fewer of our meals at home. (BOTHWRK2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	143	20.0
2) Somewhat disagree	125	17.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree	61	8.5
4) Somewhat agree	239	33.4
5) Strongly agree	148	20.7
Missing	801
TOTAL	716	100.0

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49) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - My spouse has more self-confidence. (BOTHWRK3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	2.7
2) Somewhat disagree	41	5.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	184	25.7
4) Somewhat agree	229	32.0
5) Strongly agree	242	33.8
Missing	802
TOTAL	715	100.0

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50) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - I have more self-confidence. (BOTHWRK4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	17	2.4
2) Somewhat disagree	49	6.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	245	34.1
4) Somewhat agree	211	29.4
5) Strongly agree	196	27.3
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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51) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - My spouse has become more skilled at housework. (BOTHWRK5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	93	13.0
2) Somewhat disagree	136	18.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	264	36.8
4) Somewhat agree	159	22.1
5) Strongly agree	66	9.2
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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52) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - I have become more skilled at housework. (BOTHWRK6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	69	9.6
2) Somewhat disagree	90	12.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	221	30.8
4) Somewhat agree	246	34.3
5) Strongly agree	91	12.7
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - My spouse and I share housework more equally. (BOTHWRK7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	84	11.7
2) Somewhat disagree	138	19.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree	82	11.4
4) Somewhat agree	248	34.6
5) Strongly agree	165	23.0
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our life has more excitement and challenge. (BOTHWRK8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	37	5.2
2) Somewhat disagree	114	15.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	229	31.9
4) Somewhat agree	228	31.8
5) Strongly agree	110	15.3
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We often have the feeling that there's just not enough time to get everything done. (BOTHWRK9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	2.6
2) Somewhat disagree	49	6.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	59	8.2
4) Somewhat agree	272	37.9
5) Strongly agree	319	44.4
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Frankly, it's hard to manage; if we could afford to go back to only one of us working, we would. (BTHWRK10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	144	20.1
2) Somewhat disagree	188	26.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree	118	16.5
4) Somewhat agree	143	19.9
5) Strongly agree	124	17.3
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We find so many satisfactions in both having jobs that we'd probably continue regardless of whether we needed the money. (BTHWRK11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	95	13.2
2) Somewhat disagree	135	18.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	99	13.8
4) Somewhat agree	240	33.5
5) Strongly agree	148	20.6
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our marriage has suffered from both of us working. (BTHWRK12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	341	47.6
2) Somewhat disagree	136	19.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	125	17.4
4) Somewhat agree	95	13.2
5) Strongly agree	20	2.8
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our marriage has improved as a result of both of us working. (BTHWRK13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	51	7.1
2) Somewhat disagree	100	13.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	265	37.0
4) Somewhat agree	210	29.3
5) Strongly agree	91	12.7
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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60) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We have less time to spend in church activities. (BTHWRK14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	197	27.5
2) Somewhat disagree	174	24.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	103	14.4
4) Somewhat agree	177	24.7
5) Strongly agree	66	9.2
Missing	800
TOTAL	717	100.0

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61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We use our time more efficiently, so we have just as much time for church activities. (BTHWRK15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	36	5.0
2) Somewhat disagree	174	24.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree	171	23.8
4) Somewhat agree	215	29.9
5) Strongly agree	122	17.0
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our children sometimes resent our absence. (BTHWRK16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	70	11.0
2) Somewhat disagree	100	15.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	172	26.9
4) Somewhat agree	251	39.3
5) Strongly agree	46	7.2
Missing	878
TOTAL	639	100.0

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63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - Our children enjoy having more opportunities to be independent. (BTHWRK17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	18	2.8
2) Somewhat disagree	97	15.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	261	41.1
4) Somewhat agree	214	33.7
5) Strongly agree	45	7.1
Missing	882
TOTAL	635	100.0

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64) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We give more money to the church. (BTHWRK18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	15	2.1
2) Somewhat disagree	46	6.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	63	8.8
4) Somewhat agree	268	37.3
5) Strongly agree	327	45.5
Missing	798
TOTAL	719	100.0

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65) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We have a wider circle of friends. (BTHWRK19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	32	4.4
2) Somewhat disagree	109	15.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree	172	23.9
4) Somewhat agree	258	35.8
5) Strongly agree	149	20.7
Missing	797
TOTAL	720	100.0

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66) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We have less time to spend with our friends. (BTHWRK20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	44	6.1
2) Somewhat disagree	161	22.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	153	21.3
4) Somewhat agree	290	40.4
5) Strongly agree	70	9.7
Missing	799
TOTAL	718	100.0

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67) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND BOTH WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME: How much do you agree with the following statement - We have less time to care for our aging parents. (BTHWRK21)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	103	14.7
2) Somewhat disagree	120	17.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree	305	43.6
4) Somewhat agree	126	18.0
5) Strongly agree	46	6.6
Missing	817
TOTAL	700	100.0

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68) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Getting married. (EXPERN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	145	9.7
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	366	24.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	983	65.8
Missing	23
TOTAL	1494	100.0

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69) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Becoming a parent. (EXPERN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	259	17.4
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	335	22.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	896	60.1
Missing	27
TOTAL	1490	100.0

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70) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Severe marital conflict. (EXPERN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	146	9.8
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	261	17.4
3) Have not experienced this situation	1089	72.8
Missing	21
TOTAL	1496	100.0

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71) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Getting remarried. (EXPERN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	25	1.7
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	141	9.4
3) Have not experienced this situation	1331	88.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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72) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Breakdown of communication with a son/daughter. (EXPERN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	155	10.3
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	184	12.3
3) Have not experienced this situation	1159	77.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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73) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Separation or divorce. (EXPERN6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	40	2.7
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	201	13.4
3) Have not experienced this situation	1256	83.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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74) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Raising a child or children in the absence of a spouse. (EXPERN7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	52	3.5
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	141	9.4
3) Have not experienced this situation	1304	87.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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75) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - One or more family members leaving the church. (EXPERN8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	104	6.9
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	214	14.3
3) Have not experienced this situation	1179	78.8
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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76) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Making a decision about whether to have an abortion. (EXPERN9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	14	0.9
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	46	3.1
3) Have not experienced this situation	1437	96.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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77) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Death of a relative or close friend. (EXPERN10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	778	52.1
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	195	13.1
3) Have not experienced this situation	519	34.8
Missing	25
TOTAL	1492	100.0

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78) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Serious illness (heart attack or other acute illness). (EXPERN11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	241	16.1
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	408	27.3
3) Have not experienced this situation	848	56.6
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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79) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Youngest child leaving home. (EXPERN12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	179	12.0
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	106	7.1
3) Have not experienced this situation	1207	80.9
Missing	25
TOTAL	1492	100.0

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80) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Sexual harassment on the job. (EXPERN13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	36	2.4
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	20	1.3
3) Have not experienced this situation	1439	96.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	1495	100.0

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81) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Rape. (EXPERN14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	3	0.2
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	9	0.6
3) Have not experienced this situation	1486	99.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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82) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Imprisonment. (EXPERN15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	7	0.5
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	25	1.7
3) Have not experienced this situation	1465	97.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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83) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Periods of emotional distress or hopelessness. (EXPERN16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	377	25.3
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	290	19.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	821	55.2
Missing	29
TOTAL	1488	100.0

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84) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Moving to a new community. (EXPERN17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	381	25.6
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	150	10.1
3) Have not experienced this situation	960	64.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	1491	100.0

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85) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Unemployment. (EXPERN18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	150	10.0
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	212	14.2
3) Have not experienced this situation	1132	75.8
Missing	23
TOTAL	1494	100.0

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86) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Severe money problems. (EXPERN19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	232	15.6
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	216	14.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	1043	70.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	1491	100.0

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87) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Homosexuality. (EXPERN20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	17	1.1
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	42	2.8
3) Have not experienced this situation	1438	96.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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88) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Mental breakdown or illness. (EXPERN21)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	35	2.3
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	142	9.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	1322	88.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	1499	100.0

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89) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Caring for an elderly parent. (EXPERN22)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	294	19.6
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	232	15.5
3) Have not experienced this situation	971	64.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1497	100.0

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90) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Physical abuse by spouse. (EXPERN23)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	17	1.1
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	34	2.3
3) Have not experienced this situation	1447	96.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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91) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - An extramarital affair. (EXPERN24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	30	2.0
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	63	4.2
3) Have not experienced this situation	1405	93.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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92) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Physical abuse of child or children. (EXPERN25)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	8	0.5
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	28	1.9
3) Have not experienced this situation	1462	97.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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93) Have you somehow experienced the following in the past 3 years - Chronic or disabling illness. (EXPERN26)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have experienced directly	110	7.4
2) Have experienced through a member of my immediate family	221	14.8
3) Have not experienced this situation	1165	77.9
Missing	21
TOTAL	1496	100.0

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94) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Getting married. (CHRSUP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	130	48.1
2) There was some support from the church.	78	28.9
3) There was very little support from the church.	19	7.0
4) There was no support from the church.	4	1.5
5) Nobody at the church knew about this.	9	3.3
6) Attitudes and responses in the church made the situation worse.	3	1.1
7) The situation wasn't one to which the church was relevant.	27	10.0
Missing	1247
TOTAL	270	100.0

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95) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Becoming a parent. (CHRSUP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	114	34.7
2) There was some support from the church.	113	34.3
3) There was very little support from the church.	37	11.2
4) There was no support from the church.	14	4.3
5) Nobody at the church knew about this.	13	4.0
7) The situation wasn't one to which the church was relevant.	38	11.6
Missing	1188
TOTAL	329	100.0

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96) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Severe marital conflict. (CHRSUP3)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	24	11.4
2) There was some support from the church.	41	19.5
3) There was very little support from the church.	28	13.3
4) There was no support from the church.	11	5.2
5) Nobody at the church knew about this.	71	33.8
6) Attitudes and responses in the church made the situation worse.	4	1.9
7) The situation wasn't one to which the church was relevant.	31	14.8
Missing	1307
TOTAL	210	100.0

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97) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Getting remarried. (CHRSUP4)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	22	27.2
2) There was some support from the church.	12	14.8
3) There was very little support from the church.	3	3.7
4) There was no support from the church.	5	6.2
5) Nobody at the church knew about this.	10	12.3
6) Attitudes and responses in the church made the situation worse.	1	1.2
7) The situation wasn't one to which the church was relevant.	28	34.6
Missing	1436
TOTAL	81	100.0

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98) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Breakdown of communication with a son/daughter. (CHRSUP5)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	23	11.2
2) There was some support from the church.	43	20.9
3) There was very little support from the church.	23	11.2
4) There was no support from the church.	12	5.8
5) Nobody at the church knew about this.	61	29.6
6) Attitudes and responses in the church made the situation worse.	7	3.4
7) The situation wasn't one to which the church was relevant.	37	18.0
Missing	1311
TOTAL	206	100.0

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99) How much support did the church give in the following situation - Separation or divorce. (CHRSUP6)

	TOTAL	%
1) There was a great deal of support from the church.	18	13.5
2) There was some support from the church.	30	22.6
3) There was very little support from the church.	15	11.3
4) There was no support from the church.	15	11.3
5) Nobody at the church knew a