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Middletown Area Study, 1989

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Identification Number (CASEID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	400	200.5	116

2) How active would you say you are in the following activities? -- Religious activities (RELIGACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	103	25.8
2) Fairly active	120	30.1
3) Not very active	100	25.1
4) Not at all active	76	19.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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3) How active would you say you are in the following activities? -- Social activities (SOCALCLB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	90	22.5
2) Fairly active	193	48.3
3) Not very active	83	20.8
4) Not at all active	34	8.5
TOTAL	400	100.0

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4) How often did you visit with friends or neighbors in person last week? (SEEFREND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	51	12.8
2) Once	45	11.3
3) A few times	206	51.6
4) Every day	97	24.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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5) To what extent do you feel that you have as much contact as you would like with a person you feel close to, somebody you can trust or confide in? (CONTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	8	2.0
2) Not very much	35	8.8
3) Some	124	31.1
4) A great deal	231	57.9
5) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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6) How often do you find yourself feeling lonely? (LONELY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often or always	18	4.5
2) Fairly often	16	4.0
3) Sometimes	141	35.3
4) Never or hardly ever	224	56.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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7) Last week, how often did you visit in person with a member of your family who does not live in your household? (SEEFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	80	20.1
2) Once	105	26.3
3) A few times	149	37.3
4) Every day	49	12.3
5) Does not apply, no family close enough to visit	16	4.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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8) Do you think you see enough of your friends, relatives and/or neighbors? (SEENFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	248	62.3
2) No	150	37.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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9) How would you describe your general satisfaction with life at the present time? (SATLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	11	2.8
2) Fair	62	15.5
3) Good	216	54.1
4) Excellent	110	27.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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10) How many days have you been sick to the point of being unable to carry on your regular activities during the last year? (SICK)

	TOTAL	%
0)	199	50.0
1)	28	7.0
2)	39	9.8
3)	27	6.8
4)	12	3.0
5)	16	4.0
6)	3	0.8
7)	10	2.5
8)	2	0.5
9)	1	0.3
10)	7	1.8
11)	1	0.3
12)	1	0.3
14)	7	1.8
15)	2	0.5
17)	1	0.3
20)	2	0.5
22)	1	0.3
28)	1	0.3
30)	9	2.3
35)	1	0.3
42)	2	0.5
45)	1	0.3
48)	1	0.3
56)	1	0.3
90) 90 or more days	16	4.0
91) Don't know	7	1.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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11) How good a job do you feel you are doing in taking care of your health? (HLTHCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	18	4.5
2) Fair	90	22.5
3) Good	213	53.3
4) Excellent	79	19.8
TOTAL	400	100.0

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12) How would you rate your current level of physical activity? (PHYSACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rarely or not active	42	10.5
2) Moderately or somewhat active	178	44.5
3) Active	115	28.8
4) Very active	65	16.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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13) Would you say that your health today is: (HELTHNOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	10	2.5
2) Fair	80	20.0
3) Good	208	52.0
4) Excellent	102	25.5
TOTAL	400	100.0

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14) Now, how well do you think your income and assets meet your financial needs? (SATMON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Barely	30	7.5
2) Not very well	35	8.8
3) Adequately	171	42.8
4) Well	104	26.0
5) Very well	60	15.0
TOTAL	400	100.0

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15) How much more money do you need each month to live comfortably? (MORMON)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	175	45.3
1) $20	1	0.3
2) $50	5	1.3
3) $60	1	0.3
4) $75	1	0.3
5) $100	18	4.7
6) $135	1	0.3
7) $150	6	1.6
8) $180	1	0.3
9) $200	27	7.0
10) $250	6	1.6
11) $300	21	5.4
12) $350	3	0.8
13) $400	6	1.6
14) $500	31	8.0
15) $600	3	0.8
16) $650	1	0.3
17) $700	2	0.5
18) $750	3	0.8
19) $850	1	0.3
20) $900 or more	42	10.9
21) Don't know	31	8.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	386	100.0

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16) To what degree are you satisfied with the home you are currently living in? (SATHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all satisfied	14	3.5
2) Not too satisfied	25	6.3
3) Somewhat satisfied	153	38.3
4) Very satisfied	208	52.0
TOTAL	400	100.0

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17) To what degree are you satisfied with the neighborhood you currently live in? (SATNHOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all satisfied	13	3.3
2) Not too satisfied	18	4.5
3) Somewhat satisfied	133	33.3
4) Very satisfied	235	58.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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18) Now I'd like to ask a few questions that focus on older adults in Muncie and Delaware County. Older adults are those who are 60 years of age or older. As you know, some older people share a home with their adult children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (SHARHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bad idea	142	35.9
2) It depends	99	25.0
3) A good idea	144	36.4
4) Don't know	11	2.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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19) Generally speaking, do you feel that older adults get too much, too little, or just about the right amount of respect from younger people these days? (RESPECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too little	316	79.2
2) About right	70	17.5
4) Don't know	13	3.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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20) Some older people report that they are often taken advantage of because of their age. In your opinion, how serious is this problem in Muncie and Delaware County? (ADVANT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all serious	12	3.0
2) Not too serious	67	16.8
3) Somewhat serious	175	43.9
4) Very serious	86	21.6
5) Don't know	59	14.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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21) We hear more and more about the mistreatment of the elderly by other people. I'm talking about such things as physical abuse, ridicule, threat, neglect, harassment, being bullied and threatened, or having their money and possessions stolen or denied to them. If you suspected a case of elder mistreatment, whom would you report it to? (SUSMISTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) The police	270	68.0
2) A social agency/welfare department	37	9.3
3) Adult protective services	9	2.3
4) Area agency on aging	5	1.3
5) Minister/clergy	1	0.3
6) Physician	2	0.5
7) Other member of abused's family	7	1.8
8) Better Business Bureau	1	0.3
9) United Way	1	0.3
10) Other	11	2.8
11) Don't know	53	13.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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22) In your view, how serious is the problem of mistreatment of the elderly in Muncie and Delaware County? (SERMISTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all serious	19	4.8
2) Not too serious	81	20.5
3) Not sure	105	26.5
4) Somewhat serious	149	37.6
5) Very serious	42	10.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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23) There is a great deal of concern over the use of illegal drugs in our society. Which would you say is a more serious problem in Muncie and Delaware County, use of illegal drugs or mistreatment of the elderly? (CONCERN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not sure	25	6.3
2) Mistreatment of the elderly	12	3.0
3) Both	37	9.3
4) Illegal drugs	324	81.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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24) Have you ever encountered or suspected what you considered to be a situation of mistreatment of an older person? (MISTREAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	56	14.2
2) No	338	85.6
4) Not sure	1	0.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	395	100.0

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25) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly the nature of the mistreatment. (TYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Physical abuse/battering	8	14.5
2) Verbal abuse	12	21.8
3) Neglect/improper care	16	29.1
4) Threat/intimidation	2	3.6
7) Theft or coerced into turning over money to abuser	10	18.2
8) Verbal abuse and neglect	1	1.8
9) Overcharge/exploitation	3	5.5
10) Other	1	1.8
11) Don't know	2	3.6
Missing	345
TOTAL	55	100.0

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26) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly who was being mistreated. (WHOMIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Older woman (non-relative)	21	39.6
2) Older man (non-relative)	6	11.3
3) Older man and woman (non-relative)	5	9.4
4) Older woman (relative)	13	24.5
5) Older man (relative)	2	3.8
7) Elder relative	1	1.9
8) Other	3	5.7
9) Don't know	2	3.8
Missing	347
TOTAL	53	100.0

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27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly who was mistreating them. (WHODO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Son	3	5.7
2) Daughter	5	9.4
3) Both son and daughter	2	3.8
4) Son-in-law	1	1.9
5) Daughter-in-law	1	1.9
6) Husband	2	3.8
8) Various relatives	4	7.5
9) Friend/neighbor	10	18.9
10) Hospital/nursing home staff	6	11.3
11) Family member	2	3.8
12) Landlord	2	3.8
13) Brother-in-law	1	1.9
14) Business/exploitation	3	5.7
15) Other	7	13.2
16) Don't know	4	7.5
Missing	347
TOTAL	53	100.0

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28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Did you report the situation to the authorities? (REPORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	21	41.2
2) No	30	58.8
Missing	349
TOTAL	51	100.0

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29) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND DID NOT REPORT IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Why didn't you report it to the authorities? (WHYNOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Didn't want to get involved	3	10.3
2) Didn't know who to report it to	1	3.4
3) Fear of reprisal on victim	1	3.4
4) Fear of reprisal on self	1	3.4
5) Wasn't sure if it was mistreatment	1	3.4
6) Not sure if it was serious enough	9	31.0
7) Thought someone else would report	3	10.3
8) Husband reported it	1	3.4
9) Other	9	31.0
Missing	371
TOTAL	29	100.0

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30) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND REPORTED IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Whom did you report it to? (REPWHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Police	8	38.1
2) Social agency	3	14.3
3) Adult protective services	1	4.8
4) Area agency on aging	2	9.5
6) Physician	1	4.8
7) Other member of abused's family	3	14.3
8) Other	3	14.3
Missing	379
TOTAL	21	100.0

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31) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENT WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND REPORTED IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Did reporting the problem solve the situation to the best of your knowledge? (PROBSOLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	56.0
2) No	11	44.0
Missing	375
TOTAL	25	100.0

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32) The next set of questions ask about caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving is any activity or assistance you provide in taking care of an adult who is age 18 or older, and who is incapable of doing it for themselves. It can involve shopping, tending the homebound or bedbound, providing transportation, and so on. Generally speaking, do you feel that those who provide care for someone who can't look after themselves experience: (STRESCAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Little or no stress	26	6.5
2) Not very much stress	20	5.0
3) Don't know	21	5.3
4) Some stress	178	44.8
5) A great deal of stress	152	38.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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33) Do or did you have caregiving responsibilities for anyone age 18 or older? If response is yes, how many such persons do (did) you look after? (GIVECARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	73	60.3
2) Two	14	11.6
3) Three or more	9	7.4
4) Did, one	12	9.9
5) Did, two	3	2.5
6) Did, three or more	4	3.3
7) Professional	4	3.3
8) Volunteer	2	1.7
Missing	279
TOTAL	121	100.0

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34) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Where does (did) the person for whom you provide(d) care live? (CARELIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) In your home	45	38.1
2) In their own home (less than 15-20 minutes driving time)	46	39.0
3) In their own home (more than 15-20 minutes driving time)	9	7.6
4) In a nursing home locally	13	11.0
6) Somewhere else	5	4.2
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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35) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) you have to provide care or assistance for the person you looked after? (OFTCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) At least once a month	6	5.0
2) Several times a month	10	8.4
3) Several times a week	33	27.7
4) At least once a day	18	15.1
5) Several times a day	52	43.7
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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36) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is (Was) the person you care(d) for male or female? (SEXCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	39	33.1
2) Female	78	66.1
3) Both	1	0.8
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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37) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What is (was) (his/her) age? (CAREAGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	120	68.142	21

38) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is (was) (he/she) related to you? If yes, what is (was) that relationship? (RELATED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Father	7	5.9
2) Mother	24	20.2
3) Father-in-law	4	3.4
4) Mother-in-law	10	8.4
5) Child	11	9.2
6) Other relative	14	11.8
7) Non-relative	22	18.5
8) Spouse	12	10.1
9) Grandparents	15	12.6
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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39) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How many months have you been caring (did you care) for this person? (MOCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1)	4	3.4
2)	5	4.3
3)	4	3.4
4)	3	2.6
5)	2	1.7
6)	3	2.6
7)	2	1.7
8)	1	0.9
10)	3	2.6
11)	2	1.7
12)	11	9.4
15)	1	0.9
18)	6	5.1
22)	1	0.9
24)	11	9.4
26)	1	0.9
30)	4	3.4
36)	10	8.5
42)	1	0.9
44)	1	0.9
48)	11	9.4
60)	7	6.0
72)	2	1.7
90)	1	0.9
97) 97 or more	15	12.8
98) Don't know	5	4.3
Missing	283
TOTAL	117	100.0

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40) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- First service (COMSERV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Homemaking	4	11.1
2) Repair/home maintenance	1	2.8
4) Nursing services	16	44.4
6) Home-delivered meals	4	11.1
7) Counseling (mental health)	1	2.8
8) Adult day care	3	8.3
9) Transportation	1	2.8
11) Red Cross	1	2.8
12) Other	5	13.9
Missing	364
TOTAL	36	100.0

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41) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- Second service (COMSERV2)

	TOTAL	%
4) Nursing services	3	27.3
5) Therapy (Physical/vocational)	1	9.1
6) Home-delivered meals	1	9.1
8) Adult day care	1	9.1
9) Transportation	2	18.2
12) Other	3	27.3
Missing	389
TOTAL	11	100.0

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42) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- Third service (COMSERV3)

	TOTAL	%
12) Other	1	100.0
Missing	399
TOTAL	1	100.0

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43) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Your family physician (FAMPHYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	57.4
2) No	49	42.6
Missing	285
TOTAL	115	100.0

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44) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A visiting nurse or health professional (VISNURSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	25.4
2) No	88	74.6
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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45) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Your clergy (CLERGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	32.5
2) No	79	67.5
Missing	283
TOTAL	117	100.0

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46) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A counselor or social worker (SOCWKR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	19.8
2) No	93	80.2
Missing	284
TOTAL	116	100.0

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47) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A counseling program (COUNSEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	12.2
2) No	101	87.8
Missing	285
TOTAL	115	100.0

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48) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Area IV Agency on Aging (AREA6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	13.0
2) No	100	87.0
Missing	285
TOTAL	115	100.0

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49) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Another social service agency (SOCSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	13	11.4
2) No	101	88.6
Missing	286
TOTAL	114	100.0

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50) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Any other person or agency we didn't mention (OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	19.8
2) No	89	80.2
Missing	289
TOTAL	111	100.0

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51) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 1 (REAS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Recovering from a major illness/injury	39	33.3
2) Progressive health deterioration	26	22.2
3) In a nursing home	3	2.6
6) Drug/alcohol abuse	1	0.9
7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's)	5	4.3
8) Just can't care for self	25	21.4
9) Loss of mobility/crippled	9	7.7
10) Requires total care	3	2.6
11) No family	1	0.9
12) Old age	5	4.3
Missing	283
TOTAL	117	100.0

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52) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 2 (REAS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Recovering from a major illness/injury	8	7.2
2) Progressive health deterioration	8	7.2
5) Death of spouse	1	0.9
7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's)	2	1.8
8) Just can't care for self	13	11.7
9) Loss of mobility/crippled	11	9.9
13) No further reason	68	61.3
Missing	289
TOTAL	111	100.0

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53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 3 (REAS3)

	TOTAL	%
2) Progressive health deterioration	5	4.5
3) In a nursing home	2	1.8
7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's)	1	0.9
8) Just can't care for self	2	1.8
9) Loss of mobility/crippled	3	2.7
10) Requires total care	1	0.9
13) No further reason	96	87.3
Missing	290
TOTAL	110	100.0

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54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 4 (REAS4)

	TOTAL	%
2) Progressive health deterioration	1	0.9
13) No further reason	108	99.1
Missing	291
TOTAL	109	100.0

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55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide them with direct financial support? (FINSUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	31.1
2) No	82	68.9
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Manage their finances? (MANFIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	55.9
2) No	52	44.1
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Take care of household chores, such as shopping, cooking, laundry, etc? (HOUSHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	96	80.7
2) No	23	19.3
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Assist them with personal care such as dressing, bathing, feeding, going to the bathroom, etc? (ASSIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	53.4
2) No	55	46.6
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Help them move around the home? (MOVEHM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	57.6
2) No	50	42.4
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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60) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide them with transportation? (TRANSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	102	86.4
2) No	16	13.6
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Give them their medicine? (GIVEMED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	54.2
2) No	54	45.8
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide companionship through visits or phone calls? (COMPAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	114	96.6
2) No	4	3.4
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Make or receive phone calls for them? (MAKECALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	64.4
2) No	42	35.6
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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64) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Arrange for outside help from other sources? (OUTSHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	55	46.2
2) No	64	53.8
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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65) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide any other services? (OTHSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	8.3
2) No	100	91.7
Missing	291
TOTAL	109	100.0

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66) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: If you needed additional assistance to continue providing care for this person, how much additional assistance would you need (have needed)? (NEEDAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) No assistance	42	35.6
2) A little assistance	27	22.9
3) Don't know	6	5.1
4) Some assistance	28	23.7
5) Much assistance	15	12.7
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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67) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER AND NEED(ED) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: The next set of questions ask about caregiving responsibilities. Will you be (Would you have been) able to continue caring for the person you look(ed) after if you do (did) not receive additional assistance? (CONTCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	40	57.1
2) No	29	41.4
3) Not sure	1	1.4
Missing	330
TOTAL	70	100.0

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68) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is there anyone else who helps(ed) you care for the person you look(ed) after, and if so, who are (were) they? (ELSEHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Spouse	21	19.8
2) Son	4	3.8
3) Daughter	9	8.5
5) Daughter-in-law	1	0.9
6) Brother of patient	2	1.9
7) Sister of patient	7	6.6
8) Brother of caregiver	4	3.8
9) Sister of caregiver	4	3.8
10) Friend/neighbor of caregiver	2	1.9
11) Friend/neighbor of patient	1	0.9
12) No one	10	9.4
13) Outside professional	3	2.8
14) Father	3	2.8
15) Mother	10	9.4
16) Other family	19	17.9
17) Parents	1	0.9
18) Other	5	4.7
Missing	294
TOTAL	106	100.0

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69) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) your caregiving responsibilities interfere with your activities such as going out to dinner, shopping, or a show? (ACTIVITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never or not often at all	40	33.6
2) Not very often	48	40.3
4) Fairly often	13	10.9
5) Very often	18	15.1
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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70) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) your caregiving responsibilities interfere with other family obligations? (FAMOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never or not often at all	54	45.4
2) Not very often	40	33.6
3) Don't know	2	1.7
4) Fairly often	15	12.6
5) Very often	8	6.7
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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71) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) you experience anger or frustration because of your caregiving responsibilities? (FRUSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never or not often at all	48	40.3
2) Not very often	49	41.2
4) Fairly often	16	13.4
5) Very often	6	5.0
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How much financial strain is (was) caused by your caregiving responsibilities? (FINANSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	64	53.8
2) Not very much	31	26.1
4) Some	15	12.6
5) A great deal	9	7.6
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How much stress is (was) placed on your family life by your caregiving responsibilities? (FAMSTRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) None at all	42	35.3
2) Not very much	32	26.9
4) Some	31	26.1
5) A great deal	14	11.8
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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74) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Would you assume these caregiving responsibilities if you had it to do all over again? (CAREAGIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would	115	97.5
2) Would not	2	1.7
3) Not sure	1	0.8
Missing	282
TOTAL	118	100.0

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75) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- First problem (PROB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Drugs	176	44.9
2) Alcohol related problems	12	3.1
3) Crime	22	5.6
4) Delinquency	4	1.0
5) School drop outs	1	0.3
6) Poor/inadequate education	5	1.3
7) Downtown Muncie	3	0.8
8) Transportation	2	0.5
11) Child abuse/neglect	3	0.8
12) Elder abuse/neglect	3	0.8
14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy	4	1.0
15) Racial discrimination	4	1.0
16) Inadequate housing	5	1.3
17) Lack of social service (youth)	8	2.0
18) Lack of social service (elderly)	2	0.5
19) Youth social development	3	0.8
20) Welfare abuse/fraud	2	0.5
21) Employment	18	4.6
23) Taxes	10	2.6
24) Homeless	7	1.8
26) Pornography	1	0.3
27) Poverty	5	1.3
29) Politics	7	1.8
30) Police	1	0.3
32) Ball State University/Muncie problems	1	0.3
33) Lack or religion or morals	3	0.8
34) Family problems/breakdown	2	0.5
35) Environment/pollution	6	1.5
36) Elderly financial/economic problems	1	0.3
39) Health care	1	0.3
45) General facilities/services	4	1.0
46) Other	8	2.0
47) Don't know	58	14.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	392	100.0

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76) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Second problem (PROB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Drugs	58	16.6
2) Alcohol related problems	42	12.0
3) Crime	20	5.7
4) Delinquency	2	0.6
5) School drop outs	6	1.7
6) Poor/inadequate education	15	4.3
7) Downtown Muncie	2	0.6
8) Transportation	3	0.9
9) Divorce	1	0.3
10) Spousal abuse	1	0.3
11) Child abuse/neglect	10	2.9
12) Elder abuse/neglect	15	4.3
13) Lack of sex education	1	0.3
14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy	3	0.9
15) Racial discrimination	4	1.1
16) Inadequate housing	7	2.0
17) Lack of social service (youth)	8	2.3
18) Lack of social service (elderly)	5	1.4
19) Youth social development	2	0.6
20) Welfare abuse/fraud	1	0.3
21) Employment	27	7.7
22) Rape	1	0.3
23) Taxes	10	2.9
24) Homeless	11	3.2
26) Pornography	5	1.4
27) Poverty	7	2.0
28) Greed	1	0.3
29) Politics	4	1.1
31) General abuse/violence	1	0.3
33) Lack or religion or morals	4	1.1
34) Family problems/breakdown	1	0.3
35) Environment/pollution	1	0.3
36) Elderly financial/economic problems	1	0.3
39) Health care	3	0.9
40) Zoning laws	1	0.3
41) Adolescence	2	0.6
42) Child support	1	0.3
46) Other	7	2.0
47) Don't know	55	15.8
Missing	51
TOTAL	349	100.0

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77) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Third problem (PROB3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Drugs	10	3.5
2) Alcohol related problems	11	3.9
3) Crime	17	6.0
4) Delinquency	3	1.1
5) School drop outs	1	0.4
6) Poor/inadequate education	12	4.2
7) Downtown Muncie	3	1.1
8) Transportation	7	2.5
9) Divorce	4	1.4
10) Spousal abuse	1	0.4
11) Child abuse/neglect	18	6.4
12) Elder abuse/neglect	7	2.5
13) Lack of sex education	2	0.7
14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy	7	2.5
15) Racial discrimination	5	1.8
16) Inadequate housing	7	2.5
17) Lack of social service (youth)	4	1.4
18) Lack of social service (elderly)	6	2.1
19) Youth social development	3	1.1
20) Welfare abuse/fraud	4	1.4
21) Employment	21	7.4
22) Rape	1	0.4
23) Taxes	7	2.5
24) Homeless	5	1.8
25) Vandalism	2	0.7
26) Pornography	1	0.4
27) Poverty	8	2.8
29) Politics	3	1.1
30) Police	2	0.7
31) General abuse/violence	1	0.4
32) Ball State University/Muncie problems	2	0.7
33) Lack or religion or morals	1	0.4
34) Family problems/breakdown	3	1.1
35) Environment/pollution	2	0.7
36) Elderly financial/economic problems	2	0.7
44) Educators get no respect	1	0.4
45) General facilities/services	1	0.4
46) Other	18	6.4
47) Don't know	70	24.7
Missing	117
TOTAL	283	100.0

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78) All human life is worth preserving. This can be done by eliminating both the practice of doctors painlessly ending the lives of terminally ill patients and the state's policy of executing people convicted of capital crimes. Do you: (LIFPRESV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	27	6.8
2) Agree	95	24.0
3) Disagree	143	36.1
4) Strongly disagree	26	6.6
5) Are you neutral about this statement	92	23.2
6) Don't know	13	3.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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79) Decisions about divorce and abortion are private matters, and we should not pass laws that regulate these matters. Do you: (PRIVMAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	99	24.8
2) Agree	112	28.1
3) Disagree	87	21.8
4) Strongly disagree	27	6.8
5) Are you neutral about this statement	66	16.5
6) Don't know	8	2.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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80) Have recent United States Supreme Court decisions on abortion: (CRTABORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased your commitment to do something for the pro-life movement	43	11.1
2) Increased your commitment to do something for the pro-choice movement	46	11.8
3) Have you not found yourself doing anything more to support your position on abortion as a result of these decisions	279	71.7
4) Not aware of these decisions	11	2.8
5) Don't know	10	2.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	389	100.0

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81) In your opinion, when does a new human being exist? (NEWLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The moment a women becomes pregnant	200	50.5
2) When a fetus can survive	73	18.4
3) Do you have some other belief	24	6.1
4) Are you not sure when a human being comes into existence	83	21.0
5) Don't know	16	4.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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82) Many people consider teen-age pregnancy a problem. Which of the following do you consider the best way to handle this problem? (TEENPREG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better sex education in school	213	53.9
2) Teach teens that they should abstain from sex before marriage	92	23.3
3) Both	69	17.5
4) Don't know	21	5.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	395	100.0

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83) Which of the following best describes your opinion about abortion? (ABORTOPN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Abortion should never be permitted	37	9.5
2) Abortion should be permitted only if the life and health of the woman is in danger	166	42.5
3) Abortion should be permitted if, due to her particular situation, the woman would have difficulty in caring for the child	70	17.9
4) Abortion should never be forbidden	97	24.8
5) Don't know	21	5.4
Missing	9
TOTAL	391	100.0

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84) Which statement best expresses your concern about abortion? (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have thought very little about the abortion issue	99	25.6
2) I feel abortion is one of several issues I am concerned about	153	39.6
3) I am so concerned about abortion that, for instance, whether or not I vote for a political candidate would greatly depend on his or her position on abortion	113	29.3
4) Don't know	21	5.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	386	100.0

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85) What effect have church leaders had on the position you take on abortion? (CHRCHAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great influence	53	13.4
2) Some influence	114	28.7
3) No influence at all	221	55.7
4) Don't know	9	2.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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86) It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. Do you: (MANACHV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	44	11.0
2) Agree	72	18.0
3) Disagree	133	33.3
4) Strongly disagree	56	14.0
5) Are you neutral about this statement	86	21.6
6) Don't know	8	2.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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87) Only if women organize to change laws can anything really be done about sex discrimination. Do you: (WOMENORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	40	10.1
2) Agree	120	30.2
3) Disagree	88	22.2
4) Strongly disagree	21	5.3
5) Are you neutral about this statement	113	28.5
6) Don't know	15	3.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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88) It is morally wrong to conduct medical experiments in which animals are killed. Do you: (PROTANMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	42	10.6
2) Agree	78	19.6
3) Disagree	147	36.9
4) Strongly disagree	36	9.0
5) Are you neutral about this statement	89	22.4
6) Don't know	6	1.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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89) Are you currently married, widowed, separated, divorced, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	224	56.3
2) Widowed	35	8.8
3) Separated	6	1.5
4) Divorced	49	12.3
5) Never been married	84	21.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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90) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT MARRIED: Presently, are you romantically involved with a person of the opposite sex? (ROMANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	38.0
2) No	99	59.6
3) Not now, but was in the past	4	2.4
Missing	234
TOTAL	166	100.0

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91) These days, do you think most young people would rather be married or single? (SNGLMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	171	43.6
2) Single	152	38.8
3) Not sure	69	17.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	392	100.0

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92) Do you think that couples today are happier with children or without children? (WITHKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) With children	236	60.2
2) Without children	75	19.1
3) Not sure	81	20.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	392	100.0

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93) What time of day do you feel most lonely? (TIMLONLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morning	33	8.3
2) Mid-day	42	10.6
3) Late afternoon	43	10.8
4) Evening	98	24.6
5) Bedtime	41	10.3
6) Never	128	32.2
7) All	1	0.3
8) Don't know	12	3.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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94) Do you drink alcoholic beverages? (DRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	194	48.5
2) No	206	51.5
TOTAL	400	100.0

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95) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: On average, how many beers do you drink each week (12 oz. bottle or can)? (BEER)

	TOTAL	%
0)	305	76.3
1)	11	2.8
2)	9	2.3
3)	12	3.0
4)	10	2.5
5)	6	1.5
6)	10	2.5
7)	4	1.0
8)	1	0.3
10)	5	1.3
11)	1	0.3
12)	6	1.5
13)	1	0.3
14)	1	0.3
15)	3	0.8
20)	2	0.5
24)	8	2.0
25)	1	0.3
35)	1	0.3
48)	1	0.3
60)	1	0.3
72)	1	0.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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96) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: On average, how many drinks of hard liquor do you have each week (1.5 oz., shot glass)? (BOOZE)

	TOTAL	%
0)	340	85.0
1)	15	3.8
2)	22	5.5
3)	5	1.3
4)	4	1.0
5)	4	1.0
6)	3	0.8
7)	3	0.8
10)	1	0.3
12)	1	0.3
23)	1	0.3
51)	1	0.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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97) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: On average, how many glasses of wine do you drink each week (wine glass, 4-5 oz.)? (WINE)

	TOTAL	%
0)	363	90.8
1)	22	5.5
2)	5	1.3
3)	4	1.0
4)	2	0.5
5)	2	0.5
6)	1	0.3
15)	1	0.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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98) How concerned are you about the use of illegal drugs in America? (ILLEGDRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely concerned about it	209	52.5
2) Definitely concerned	124	31.2
3) Somewhat concerned	51	12.8
4) Not too concerned	8	2.0
5) Not concerned about it at all	6	1.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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99) Drugs have been in the news a lot lately. Which type of drug do you feel is the biggest threat to your family and friends? (DRUGFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Heroin taken by hypodermic needle	18	4.7
2) Alcohol	159	41.8
3) The smoking of crack cocaine (CRACK IS A VERY ADDICTIVE DERIVATIVE OF COCAINE)	97	25.5
4) Amphetamines or pep pills	10	2.6
5) Some other drug	24	6.3
6) Marijuana	4	1.1
7) All of the above	8	2.1
8) Don't know	60	15.8
Missing	20
TOTAL	380	100.0

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100) Which drug is the biggest threat to the nation as a whole? (DRUGNATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Heroin taken by hypodermic needle	36	9.1
2) Alcohol	89	22.5
3) The smoking of crack cocaine (CRACK IS A VERY ADDICTIVE DERIVATIVE OF COCAINE)	216	54.5
4) Amphetamines or pep pills	6	1.5
5) Some other drug	18	4.5
7) All of the above	6	1.5
8) Don't know	25	6.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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101) Which do you see as the most important part of the crack-cocaine problem? (DRUGPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) The drug itself hurts both mind and body	176	44.9
2) Drug profits corrupt those who sell it	20	5.1
4) Drug profits eventually corrupt government officials	27	6.9
5) Violence resulting from drug wars	83	21.2
6) Something else	37	9.4
7) All of the above	9	2.3
8) Don't know	40	10.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	392	100.0

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102) Semi-automatic and automatic assault rifles have been in the news lately. Do you support federal legislation completely outlawing the ownership of semi-automatic rifles? (GUNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	227	56.9
2) No	152	38.1
3) Don't know	20	5.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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103) Do you think that there is too much violence or sex on major network television (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, TURNER)? (VIOLSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	298	74.9
2) No	84	21.1
3) Not enough	1	0.3
4) Don't know	15	3.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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104) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO THINK THERE IS TOO MUCH VIOLENCE OR SEX ON THE MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORKS: Which do you object to the most: (TVPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Violence	135	45.0
2) Sex	49	16.3
3) Both	111	37.0
4) Don't know	5	1.7
Missing	100
TOTAL	300	100.0

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105) Were you born in Delaware County, some other county in Indiana or outside Indiana? (DELAWARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Delaware County	154	38.5
2) Other Indiana County	128	32.0
3) Outside Indiana	118	29.5
TOTAL	400	100.0

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106) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE BORN IN DELAWARE COUNTY: Were you born in Muncie? (MUNCIE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	90.9
2) No	14	9.1
Missing	246
TOTAL	154	100.0

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107) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENT WHO WERE BORN OUTSIDE INDIANA: Where were you born? (STATE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Alaska	1	0.8
3) Arizona	1	0.8
4) Arkansas	1	0.8
5) California	2	1.7
6) Colorado	2	1.7
9) Florida	4	3.4
13) Illinois	14	11.8
17) Kentucky	19	16.0
20) Maryland	1	0.8
21) Massachusetts	1	0.8
22) Michigan	7	5.9
24) Mississippi	6	5.0
25) Missouri	5	4.2
31) New Mexico	1	0.8
32) New York	4	3.4
35) Ohio	17	14.3
36) Oklahoma	2	1.7
38) Pennsylvania	5	4.2
41) South Dakota	1	0.8
42) Tennessee	8	6.7
43) Texas	3	2.5
46) Virginia	2	1.7
47) Washington	1	0.8
48) West Virginia	1	0.8
49) Wisconsin	2	1.7
51) Other country	8	6.7
Missing	281
TOTAL	119	100.0

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108) Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or are you retired? (WORKSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working full time	184	46.1
2) Working part time	39	9.8
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation or strike	4	1.0
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work	6	1.5
5) Retired	71	17.8
6) In school	42	10.5
7) Keeping house	51	12.8
8) Other	2	0.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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109) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED: What kind of work do you do? (GENOCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Laborers, except farm and mine	18	8.0
2) Operatives, service, kindred workers	42	18.7
3) Craftsmen, foremen, kindred workers	30	13.3
4) Clerical, sales, kindred workers	43	19.1
5) Managers, officials, proprietors, except farm	33	14.7
6) Professional, technical, kindred workers	59	26.2
Missing	175
TOTAL	225	100.0

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110) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE RETIRED: What kind of work did you do? (REGEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Laborers, except farm and mine	2	3.3
2) Operatives, service, kindred workers	19	31.1
3) Craftsmen, foremen, kindred workers	6	9.8
4) Clerical, sales, kindred workers	17	27.9
5) Managers, officials, proprietors, except farm	4	6.6
6) Professional, technical, kindred workers	13	21.3
Missing	339
TOTAL	61	100.0

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111) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE RETIRED: How would you describe your satisfaction with retirement in general? (SATRETIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all satisfied	4	5.6
3) Somewhat satisfied	27	38.0
4) Very satisfied	40	56.3
Missing	329
TOTAL	71	100.0

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112) What is the last grade you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No formal schooling	1	0.3
2) Elementary--2	1	0.3
6) Elementary--6	3	0.8
7) Elementary--7	2	0.5
8) Elementary--8	9	2.3
9) High school--9	8	2.0
10) High school--10	20	5.0
11) High school--11	11	2.8
12) High school graduate	174	43.6
13) College--freshman	27	6.8
14) College--sophomore	35	8.8
15) College--junior	26	6.5
16) College graduate	38	9.5
17) College--graduate or professional	38	9.5
18) Trade school	6	1.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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113) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED: What is the last grade your (husband/wife) completed in school? (SPEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elementary--2	1	0.4
3) Elementary--3	1	0.4
7) Elementary--7	1	0.4
8) Elementary--8	3	1.3
9) High School--9	7	3.1
10) High School--10	11	4.9
11) High School--11	8	3.6
12) High School--12	112	50.0
13) College--freshman	9	4.0
14) College--sophomore	11	4.9
15) College--junior	6	2.7
16) College--senior	28	12.5
17) College-graduate or professional	20	8.9
18) Trade school	6	2.7
Missing	176
TOTAL	224	100.0

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114) How would you describe your overall political views? Would you say you are: (POLVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	19	4.8
2) Somewhat liberal	75	19.1
3) Middle of the road	141	36.0
4) Somewhat conservative	119	30.4
5) Very conservative	26	6.6
6) Don't know	12	3.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	392	100.0

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115) Have you usually thought of yourself: (PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) As a Republican	111	28.2
2) As an Independent	45	11.5
3) As a Democrat	94	23.9
4) As a member of some other party	2	0.5
5) Sometimes a Republican, sometimes a Democrat	131	33.3
6) Don't know	10	2.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	393	100.0

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116) How often do you attend church? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	76	19.0
2) About once a year	42	10.5
3) A few times a year	82	20.6
4) About once a month	33	8.3
5) More than once a month	35	8.8
6) Once a week	79	19.8
7) More than once a week	52	13.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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117) Do you believe every word of the Bible is true? (BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	209	52.4
2) No	113	28.3
3) Are you not sure	70	17.5
4) Don't know	7	1.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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118) Public officials have an obligation to be directed by moral teachings of their church. Do you: (PUBOFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree with this statement	25	6.4
2) Agree	100	25.6
3) Disagree	107	27.4
4) Strongly disagree	17	4.3
5) Are you neutral about this statement	126	32.2
6) Don't know	16	4.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	391	100.0

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119) What is your religious preference? (RELPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	46	11.7
2) Protestant	196	49.9
3) Christian	96	24.4
5) Other religion like Muslim, etc.	13	3.3
6) None	36	9.2
7) Don't know	6	1.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	393	100.0

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120) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT OR CHRISTIAN: What is your affiliation or denomination? (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Methodist	107	37.8
2) Episcopal	7	2.5
3) Presbyterian (not part of the Presbyterian Church, USA)	2	0.7
4) Presbyterian (part of the Presbyterian Church, USA)	5	1.8
5) Presbyterian (Not sure if part of the Presbyterian Church, USA)	6	2.1
6) Lutheran (Not part of the Missouri Synod)	3	1.1
7) Lutheran (Part of the Missouri Synod)	3	1.1
8) Lutheran (Not sure if part of the Missouri Synod)	3	1.1
9) Baptist (Not part of the American Baptist Churches)	16	5.7
10) Baptist (Part of the American Baptist Churches)	29	10.2
11) Baptist (Nor sure if part of the American Baptist Churches)	10	3.5
12) Christian (Not Disciples of Christ)	7	2.5
13) Christian (Disciples of Christ)	9	3.2
14) Christian (Not sure if Disciples of Christ)	10	3.5
15) United Church of Christ	10	3.5
17) Friends Church	3	1.1
18) Unitarian - Universalist	1	0.4
19) Other	43	15.2
20) Non-denominational	9	3.2
Missing	117
TOTAL	283	100.0

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121) To which racial group do you belong? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	375	94.5
2) Black	15	3.8
3) Other	6	1.5
4) Don't know	1	0.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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122) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE WHITE: What do you think you would do if a black family was about to move into your neighborhood? Would you: (BLACKMOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Personally welcome them	202	54.4
2) Be friendly to them, but not personally welcome them	129	34.8
3) Ignore them, but not prevent them from moving in	30	8.1
4) Try to prevent them from moving in	2	0.5
5) Don't know	8	2.2
Missing	29
TOTAL	371	100.0

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123) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE WHITE: Do most of your friends have favorable views of blacks? (FRNDVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	223	59.3
2) Not sure	55	14.6
3) No	98	26.1
Missing	24
TOTAL	376	100.0

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124) Last year, was your total household income, from all sources, before taxes: (HHINCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $5,000 or less	36	9.7
2) $5,001 - $10,000	38	10.3
3) $10,001 - $15,000	44	11.9
4) $15,001 - $20,000	35	9.5
5) $20,001 - $25,000	31	8.4
6) $25,001 - $30,000	29	7.8
7) $30,001 - $50,000	87	23.5
8) $50,001 - $75,000	47	12.7
9) $75,001 - $100,000	17	4.6
10) More than $100,000	6	1.6
Missing	30
TOTAL	370	100.0

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125) What is your age, please? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	397	43.821	17

126) And finally, what age would you most like to be? (BESTAGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	383	35.877	18

127) Sex of respondent: (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	183	45.8
2) Female	217	54.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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128) Length of interview, (in minutes): (LENGTH)

	TOTAL	%
8)	1	0.3
10)	3	0.8
12)	9	2.3
13)	3	0.8
14)	5	1.3
15)	58	14.5
16)	8	2.0
17)	17	4.3
18)	16	4.0
19)	10	2.5
20)	109	27.3
21)	12	3.0
22)	19	4.8
23)	5	1.3
24)	5	1.3
25)	60	15.0
26)	6	1.5
27)	10	2.5
28)	3	0.8
29)	1	0.3
30)	16	4.0
32)	2	0.5
35)	9	2.3
36)	1	0.3
39)	1	0.3
40)	1	0.3
41)	1	0.3
45)	3	0.8
46)	1	0.3
50)	1	0.3
55)	1	0.3
58)	1	0.3
60)	1	0.3
83)	1	0.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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129) I-SEX: Sex of respondent: (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	183	45.8
2) Female	217	54.3
TOTAL	400	100.0

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130) I-MARITAL: Are you currently married, widowed, separated, divorced, or have you never been married? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Married	224	56.3
1) Widowed	35	8.8
2) Div./Sep.	55	13.8
3) Never marr	84	21.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	398	100.0

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131) I-EDUCATN: What is the last grade you completed in school? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUCATN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Lt HS	55	13.8
1) HS grad	174	43.6
2) SmeCol/Trd	94	23.6
3) Coll grad	38	9.5
4) Grad schl	38	9.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	399	100.0

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132) I-WHERBORN: Were you born in Delaware County, some other county in Indiana or outside Indiana? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-WHERBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Delaware County	154	38.5
2) Other Indiana County	128	32.0
3) Outside Indiana	118	29.5
TOTAL	400	100.0

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133) I-RACE: To which racial group do you belong? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	375	94.7
2) Black	15	3.8
3) Other	6	1.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	396	100.0

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134) I-AGE: What is your age, please? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) 18-29	101	25.4
1) 30-39	73	18.4
2) 40-49	73	18.4
3) 50-64	85	21.4
4) 65 & older	65	16.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	397	100.0

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135) I-INCOME: Last year, was your total household income, from all sources, before taxes: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
0) 10K & less	74	20.0
1) 10001-20K	79	21.4
2) 20001-30K	60	16.2
3) 30001-50K	87	23.5
4) Over 50K	70	18.9
Missing	30
TOTAL	370	100.0

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136) I-PARTY: Have you usually thought of yourself: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Republican	111	29.0
1) Independnt	45	11.7
2) Democrat	94	24.5
3) Var/Oth	133	34.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	383	100.0

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137) I-RELIGION: What is your religious preference? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
0) Catholic	46	11.7
1) Protestant	196	49.9
2) Christian	96	24.4
3) None	36	9.2
4) Other/DK	19	4.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	393	100.0

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