Politics of Character Survey, 2000
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- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
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- 1) Case number (CASENUMB)
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- 2) Weighting Variable (POPWATE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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.200000002980237) | 36 | 3.0 |
.239999994635574) | 7 | 0.6 |
.300000011920947) | 11 | 0.9 |
.330000013113042) | 53 | 4.4 |
.340000003576284) | 108 | 9.0 |
.370000004768379) | 4 | 0.3 |
.400000005960474) | 38 | 3.2 |
.419999986886958) | 6 | 0.5 |
.460000008344663) | 28 | 2.3 |
.550000011920947) | 5 | 0.4 |
.610000014305136) | 62 | 5.2 |
.629999995231621) | 4 | 0.3 |
.670000016689326) | 18 | 1.5 |
.689999997615811) | 142 | 11.8 |
.699999988079053) | 33 | 2.7 |
.839999973773967) | 114 | 9.5 |
.949999988079053) | 62 | 5.2 |
1) | 15 | 1.2 |
1.04999995231626) | 4 | 0.3 |
1.08000004291536) | 50 | 4.2 |
1.13999998569486) | 75 | 6.2 |
1.17999994754793) | 18 | 1.5 |
1.38999998569486) | 40 | 3.3 |
1.58000004291536) | 10 | 0.8 |
1.60000002384184) | 63 | 5.2 |
1.75999999046324) | 55 | 4.6 |
1.76999998092654) | 32 | 2.7 |
1.79999995231626) | 17 | 1.4 |
2.15000009536742) | 31 | 2.6 |
2.26999998092654) | 8 | 0.7 |
2.46000003814698) | 30 | 2.5 |
2.85999989509582) | 12 | 1.0 |
3.48000001907346) | 4 | 0.3 |
3.55999994277956) | 8 | 0.7 |
TOTAL | 1203 | 100.0 |
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- 3) In general, do you think the United States is in a decline as a nation, are we holding steady, or is the nation improving? [response set constructed from this and a follow-up question: How strong would you say . . .?] (USDECLIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Strong decline | 150 | 12.6 |
2) Moderate decline | 218 | 18.3 |
3) Holding steady | 463 | 38.9 |
4) Moderately improving | 244 | 20.5 |
5) Strongly improving | 114 | 9.6 |
Missing | 14 | |
TOTAL | 1189 | 100.0 |
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- 4) How interested are you in politics and national affairs? Are you very interested, somewhat interested, only slightly interested, or not at all interested? (POLINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very interested | 364 | 30.4 |
2) Somewhat interested | 520 | 43.4 |
3) Slightly interested | 227 | 19.0 |
4) Not interested | 86 | 7.2 |
Missing | 6 | |
TOTAL | 1197 | 100.0 |
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- 5) I am going to read you a short list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one -- a great deal, quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all? A. The Federal government (CF1FEDGV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A great deal | 108 | 9.0 |
2) Quite a lot | 228 | 19.1 |
3) Some | 595 | 49.8 |
4) Very little | 208 | 17.4 |
5) None at all | 56 | 4.7 |
Missing | 8 | |
TOTAL | 1195 | 100.0 |
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- 6) I am going to read you a short list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one -- a great deal, quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all? B. State government (CF3STAGV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A great deal | 118 | 9.9 |
2) Quite a lot | 295 | 24.7 |
3) Some | 548 | 46.0 |
4) Very little | 182 | 15.3 |
5) None at all | 49 | 4.1 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 7) I am going to read you a short list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one -- a great deal, quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all? C. The Presidency (CF3PRES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A great deal | 159 | 13.3 |
2) Quite a lot | 216 | 18.1 |
3) Some | 404 | 33.8 |
4) Very little | 256 | 21.4 |
5) None at all | 159 | 13.3 |
Missing | 9 | |
TOTAL | 1194 | 100.0 |
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- 8) I am going to read you a short list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one -- a great deal, quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all? D. Congress (CF4CONG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A great deal | 88 | 7.4 |
2) Quite a lot | 199 | 16.8 |
3) Some | 602 | 50.9 |
4) Very little | 221 | 18.7 |
5) None at all | 72 | 6.1 |
Missing | 21 | |
TOTAL | 1182 | 100.0 |
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- 9) People think about the United States in different ways. For each of these statements about our country, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. A. With hard work and perseverance, anyone can succeed in America. (A1HRDWRK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 465 | 39.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 573 | 48.0 |
3) Mostly disagree | 122 | 10.2 |
4) Completely Disagree | 33 | 2.8 |
Missing | 10 | |
TOTAL | 1193 | 100.0 |
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- 10) People think about the United States in different ways. For each of these statements about our country, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. B. American democracy is only as strong as the virtue of its citizens. (A2DMCRCY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 612 | 51.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 480 | 40.5 |
3) Mostly disagree | 61 | 5.1 |
4) Completely Disagree | 32 | 2.7 |
Missing | 18 | |
TOTAL | 1185 | 100.0 |
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- 11) People think about the United States in different ways. For each of these statements about our country, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. C. America's contribution is one of expanding freedom for more and more people. (A3FREEDM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 325 | 27.9 |
2) Mostly agree | 599 | 51.4 |
3) Mostly disagree | 190 | 16.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 52 | 4.5 |
Missing | 37 | |
TOTAL | 1166 | 100.0 |
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- 12) People think about the United States in different ways. For each of these statements about our country, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. D. America has a special place in God's plan of history. (A4GOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 433 | 38.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 358 | 31.8 |
3) Mostly disagree | 172 | 15.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 164 | 14.6 |
Missing | 76 | |
TOTAL | 1127 | 100.0 |
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- 13) People think about the United States in different ways. For each of these statements about our country, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with it. E. From its start, America had a destiny to set an example for other nations. (A5DSTNY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 512 | 43.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 440 | 37.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 141 | 11.9 |
4) Completely disagree | 87 | 7.4 |
Missing | 23 | |
TOTAL | 1180 | 100.0 |
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- 14) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. A. The federal government seems mostly hostile to religion. (O1XREL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 187 | 16.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 310 | 27.1 |
3) Mostly disagree | 459 | 40.2 |
4) Completely disagree | 186 | 16.3 |
Missing | 61 | |
TOTAL | 1142 | 100.0 |
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- 15) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. B. Political events these days seem more like theater or entertainment than like something to be taken seriously. (O2SERIUS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 467 | 39.5 |
2) Mostly agree | 518 | 43.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 148 | 12.5 |
4) Completely disagree | 48 | 4.1 |
Missing | 22 | |
TOTAL | 1181 | 100.0 |
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- 16) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. C. People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (O3NOSAY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 220 | 18.5 |
2) Mostly agree | 366 | 30.7 |
3) Mostly disagree | 413 | 34.6 |
4) Completely disagree | 193 | 16.2 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 17) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. D. Most politicians are more interested in winning elections than in doing what is right. (O4WINEL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 439 | 37.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 509 | 43.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 194 | 16.5 |
4) Completely disagree | 33 | 2.8 |
Missing | 28 | |
TOTAL | 1175 | 100.0 |
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- 18) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. E. The government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves. (O5BIGINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 359 | 30.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 475 | 40.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 280 | 23.7 |
4) Completely disagree | 67 | 5.7 |
Missing | 22 | |
TOTAL | 1181 | 100.0 |
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- 19) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. F. Our leaders are more concerned with managing their images than with solving our nation's problems. (O6IMAGES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 366 | 31.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 517 | 43.7 |
3) Mostly disagree | 252 | 21.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 47 | 4.0 |
Missing | 21 | |
TOTAL | 1182 | 100.0 |
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- 20) Now I want you to consider a series of objections that some have expressed regarding politics and the government. For each one, please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with the complaint. G. Our system of government is good, but the people running it are incompetent. (O7GDSYST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 223 | 19.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 417 | 35.6 |
3) Mostly disagree | 432 | 36.9 |
4) Completely disagree | 99 | 8.5 |
Missing | 32 | |
TOTAL | 1171 | 100.0 |
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- 21) This election year, everyone is trying to assess who the Presidential candidates really are, and what they stand for. For each of the following tell me what you think of George W. Bush, the Republican party candidate, and Al Gore, the Democratic party candidate. A. Who, in your opinion, most consistently tells the truth? [ALTERNATE ORDER] (TRUTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) George W. Bush | 467 | 39.3 |
2) Al Gore | 386 | 32.5 |
3) Can't say [VOL] | 334 | 28.1 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 22) This election year, everyone is trying to assess who the Presidential candidates really are, and what they stand for. For each of the following tell me what you think of George W. Bush, the Republican party candidate, and Al Gore, the Democratic party candidate. B. Which would be the most effective leader, George W. Bush or Al Gore? (EFFECT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) George W. Bush | 566 | 47.6 |
2) Al Gore | 444 | 37.3 |
3) Can't say [VOL] | 180 | 15.1 |
Missing | 13 | |
TOTAL | 1190 | 100.0 |
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- 23) This election year, everyone is trying to assess who the Presidential candidates really are, and what they stand for. For each of the following tell me what you think of George W. Bush, the Republican party candidate, and Al Gore, the Democratic party candidate. C. Which candidate would you say is smarter? (SMART)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) George W. Bush | 422 | 35.5 |
2) Al Gore | 463 | 38.9 |
3) Can't say [VOL] | 305 | 25.6 |
Missing | 13 | |
TOTAL | 1190 | 100.0 |
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- 24) This election year, everyone is trying to assess who the Presidential candidates really are, and what they stand for. For each of the following tell me what you think of George W. Bush, the Republican party candidate, and Al Gore, the Democratic party candidate. D. Which candidate do you think would be most likely to become involved in a scandal? (SCANDAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) George W. Bush | 393 | 33.5 |
2) Al Gore | 430 | 36.7 |
3) Can't say [VOL] | 350 | 29.8 |
Missing | 30 | |
TOTAL | 1173 | 100.0 |
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- 25) Are you currently registered to vote? (PSRNEW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1053 | 87.8 |
2) No | 147 | 12.3 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 26) Do you plan to vote in the Presidential election in November? (REGVOTE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1052 | 90.3 |
2) No | 113 | 9.7 |
Missing | 38 | |
TOTAL | 1165 | 100.0 |
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- 27) If the Presidential election were being held today, and the choice was between Al Gore for the Democrats and George W. Bush for the Republicans, which would you be most likely to vote for? (PLNVOTE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Al Gore | 482 | 43.9 |
2) George W. Bush | 569 | 51.8 |
3) Other (SPECIFY) [VOL] | 47 | 4.3 |
Missing | 105 | |
TOTAL | 1098 | 100.0 |
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- 28) For the next set of questions I would like you to imagine a ladder with 7 rungs where the first rung means "not at all" and the seventh rung, at the top, means "a great deal". Using this image, where would you place yourself on this ladder for each of the following questions. You can choose any rung from one to seven. A. To what extent do you have respect for the political institutions in America? (POLRSPCT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) None at all | 76 | 6.4 |
2) 2 | 71 | 6.0 |
3) 3 | 137 | 11.5 |
4) 4 | 208 | 17.5 |
5) 5 | 332 | 28.0 |
6) 6 | 195 | 16.4 |
7) A great deal | 168 | 14.2 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 29) For the next set of questions I would like you to imagine a ladder with 7 rungs where the first rung means "not at all" and the seventh rung, at the top, means "a great deal". Using this image, where would you place yourself on this ladder for each of the following questions. You can choose any rung from one to seven. B. To what extent are you proud to live under our political system? (POLPROUD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) None at all | 48 | 4.0 |
2) 2 | 27 | 2.3 |
3) 3 | 53 | 4.4 |
4) 4 | 89 | 7.5 |
5) 5 | 208 | 17.4 |
6) 6 | 228 | 19.1 |
7) A great deal | 540 | 45.3 |
Missing | 10 | |
TOTAL | 1193 | 100.0 |
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- 30) For the next set of questions I would like you to imagine a ladder with 7 rungs where the first rung means "not at all" and the seventh rung, at the top, means "a great deal". Using this image, where would you place yourself on this ladder for each of the following questions. You can choose any rung from one to seven. C. To what extent do you feel our system of government is the best possible system? (POLBEST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) None at all | 41 | 3.5 |
2) 2 | 39 | 3.3 |
3) 3 | 70 | 5.9 |
4) 4 | 135 | 11.5 |
5) 5 | 265 | 22.5 |
6) 6 | 260 | 22.1 |
7) A great deal | 369 | 31.3 |
Missing | 24 | |
TOTAL | 1179 | 100.0 |
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- 31) For the next set of questions I would like you to imagine a ladder with 7 rungs where the first rung means "not at all" and the seventh rung, at the top, means "a great deal". Using this image, where would you place yourself on this ladder for each of the following questions. You can choose any rung from one to seven. D. To what extent do you feel you should support our system of government? (POLSPPRT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) None at all | 41 | 3.4 |
2) 2 | 27 | 2.3 |
3) 3 | 37 | 3.1 |
4) 4 | 86 | 7.2 |
5) 5 | 213 | 17.9 |
6) 6 | 250 | 21.0 |
7) A great deal | 536 | 45.0 |
Missing | 13 | |
TOTAL | 1190 | 100.0 |
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- 32) For the next set of questions I would like you to imagine a ladder with 7 rungs where the first rung means "not at all" and the seventh rung, at the top, means "a great deal". Using this image, where would you place yourself on this ladder for each of the following questions. You can choose any rung from one to seven. E. To what extent do you think the best years for America are in the future? (POLFUTUR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) None at all | 46 | 4.1 |
2) 2 | 49 | 4.4 |
3) 3 | 105 | 9.4 |
4) 4 | 194 | 17.4 |
5) 5 | 312 | 28.0 |
6) 6 | 180 | 16.2 |
7) A great deal | 228 | 20.5 |
Missing | 89 | |
TOTAL | 1114 | 100.0 |
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- 33) Which of the following best describes your overall political beliefs? Would you say you are politically conservative, moderate, or liberal? [IF CONSERVATIVE, ASK:] Would you say that you are far right, very conservative, or somewhat conservative? [IF LIBERAL, ASK:] Would you say that you are far left, very liberal, or somewhat liberal? (CONLIB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Far right | 28 | 2.4 |
2) Very conservative | 111 | 9.7 |
3) Somewhat conservative | 235 | 20.5 |
4) Moderate | 535 | 46.6 |
5) Somewhat liberal | 164 | 14.3 |
6) Very liberal | 61 | 5.3 |
7) Far left | 14 | 1.2 |
Missing | 55 | |
TOTAL | 1148 | 100.0 |
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- 34) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Republican | 364 | 30.6 |
2) Democrat | 379 | 31.9 |
3) Independent | 371 | 31.2 |
4) Other party [VOL] | 28 | 2.4 |
5) No party [VOL] | 46 | 3.9 |
Missing | 15 | |
TOTAL | 1188 | 100.0 |
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- 35) Would you be more or less likely to support a candidate if you learned that he or she was closely associated with conservative Christian politics, or wouldn't it make any difference? (VOTECC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) More likely | 291 | 25.0 |
2) Less likely | 228 | 19.6 |
3) Wouldn't make any difference | 645 | 55.4 |
Missing | 39 | |
TOTAL | 1164 | 100.0 |
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- 36) Would you identify yourself as a supporter of the conservative Christian movement in American politics? (SUPPCC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 429 | 39.1 |
2) No | 669 | 60.9 |
Missing | 105 | |
TOTAL | 1098 | 100.0 |
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- 37) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. A. It is generally better for society if children attend public schools rather than pursuing other educational options. (PUBSCHL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 225 | 19.5 |
2) Mostly agree | 393 | 34.0 |
3) Mostly disagree | 350 | 30.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 188 | 16.3 |
Missing | 47 | |
TOTAL | 1156 | 100.0 |
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- 38) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. B. We would all be better off if we could live by the same basic moral guidelines. (SAME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 445 | 38.5 |
2) Mostly agree | 443 | 38.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 155 | 13.4 |
4) Completely disagree | 114 | 9.9 |
Missing | 46 | |
TOTAL | 1157 | 100.0 |
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- 39) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. C. We should be more tolerant of people who adopt alternate lifestyles. (TOLRN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 347 | 30.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 515 | 44.6 |
3) Mostly disagree | 170 | 14.7 |
4) Completely disagree | 124 | 10.7 |
Missing | 47 | |
TOTAL | 1156 | 100.0 |
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- 40) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. D. Everything is beautiful – it's all a matter of how you look at it. (BEAUTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 326 | 27.7 |
2) Mostly agree | 435 | 36.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 246 | 20.9 |
4) Completely disagree | 171 | 14.5 |
Missing | 25 | |
TOTAL | 1178 | 100.0 |
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- 41) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. E. Those who violate God's rules will be punished. (GODPUN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 501 | 43.9 |
2) Mostly agree | 329 | 28.8 |
3) Mostly disagree | 165 | 14.5 |
4) Completely disagree | 146 | 12.8 |
Missing | 62 | |
TOTAL | 1141 | 100.0 |
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- 42) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. F. It is my responsibility to help others lead more moral lives. (MYRESP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 377 | 31.9 |
2) Mostly agree | 464 | 39.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 202 | 17.1 |
4) Completely disagree | 140 | 11.8 |
Missing | 20 | |
TOTAL | 1183 | 100.0 |
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- 43) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. G. The greatest moral virtue is to be honest about your feelings and desires. (HONST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 485 | 41.2 |
2) Mostly agree | 470 | 40.0 |
3) Mostly disagree | 154 | 13.1 |
4) Completely disagree | 67 | 5.7 |
Missing | 27 | |
TOTAL | 1176 | 100.0 |
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- 44) Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. H. All views of what is good are equally valid. (EGOOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 266 | 23.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 504 | 43.6 |
3) Mostly disagree | 241 | 20.8 |
4) Completely disagree | 145 | 12.5 |
Missing | 47 | |
TOTAL | 1156 | 100.0 |
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- 45) Given the current condition of American families, some argue that our schools must be heavily involved in teaching values. Others think they should stick to core subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Do you believe the schools should be heavily involved in teaching values, somewhat involved, barely involved, or not involved at all. (SCHINV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Heavily involved in teaching values | 381 | 32.2 |
2) Somewhat involved | 615 | 51.9 |
3) Barely involved | 90 | 7.6 |
4) Not involved at all | 98 | 8.3 |
Missing | 19 | |
TOTAL | 1184 | 100.0 |
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- 46) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. A. Being patient with others (PATIENT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 883 | 73.5 |
2) Fairly important | 294 | 24.5 |
3) Not too important | 18 | 1.5 |
4) Not at all important | 6 | 0.5 |
Missing | 2 | |
TOTAL | 1201 | 100.0 |
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- 47) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. B. Avoid cursing and bad language (CURS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 651 | 54.3 |
2) Fairly important | 375 | 31.3 |
3) Not too important | 119 | 9.9 |
4) Not at all important | 54 | 4.5 |
Missing | 4 | |
TOTAL | 1199 | 100.0 |
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- 48) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. C. Sticking to one's principles, no matter what (PRINCPL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 720 | 60.5 |
2) Fairly important | 402 | 33.8 |
3) Not too important | 56 | 4.7 |
4) Not at all important | 13 | 1.1 |
Missing | 12 | |
TOTAL | 1191 | 100.0 |
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- 49) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. D. Avoiding sexual promiscuity (SEXPROM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 759 | 64.9 |
2) Fairly important | 284 | 24.3 |
3) Not too important | 82 | 7.0 |
4) Not at all important | 45 | 3.8 |
Missing | 33 | |
TOTAL | 1170 | 100.0 |
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- 50) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. E. Sacrificing your own interests for the good of others (SACINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 501 | 42.2 |
2) Fairly important | 554 | 46.7 |
3) Not too important | 109 | 9.2 |
4) Not at all important | 23 | 1.9 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 51) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. F. Sharing your feelings openly with others (SHARFEL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 464 | 39.0 |
2) Fairly important | 508 | 42.7 |
3) Not too important | 174 | 14.6 |
4) Not at all important | 43 | 3.6 |
Missing | 14 | |
TOTAL | 1189 | 100.0 |
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- 52) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. G. Being honest and truthful (HONEST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1083 | 90.2 |
2) Fairly important | 108 | 9.0 |
3) Not too important | 9 | 0.7 |
4) Not at all important | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 2 | |
TOTAL | 1201 | 100.0 |
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- 53) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. H. Achieving material success (MATSUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 146 | 12.2 |
2) Fairly important | 394 | 33.0 |
3) Not too important | 457 | 38.3 |
4) Not at all important | 197 | 16.5 |
Missing | 9 | |
TOTAL | 1194 | 100.0 |
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- 54) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. I. Following through on commitments (COMMIT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1041 | 86.8 |
2) Fairly important | 150 | 12.5 |
3) Not too important | 9 | 0.8 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 55) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. J. Working hard on one's work (WORKHARD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1009 | 84.1 |
2) Fairly important | 178 | 14.8 |
3) Not too important | 11 | 0.9 |
4) Not at all important | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 56) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. K. Obeying those in positions of authority (OBYAUTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 571 | 48.1 |
2) Fairly important | 510 | 43.0 |
3) Not too important | 87 | 7.3 |
4) Not at all important | 19 | 1.6 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 57) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. L. Following your own conscience (CONSC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 984 | 82.0 |
2) Fairly important | 189 | 15.8 |
3) Not too important | 19 | 1.6 |
4) Not at all important | 8 | 0.7 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 58) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. M. Being law-abiding (LAWABID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 987 | 82.5 |
2) Fairly important | 181 | 15.1 |
3) Not too important | 17 | 1.4 |
4) Not at all important | 11 | 0.9 |
Missing | 7 | |
TOTAL | 1196 | 100.0 |
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- 59) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. N. Protecting your own interests (PROTINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 535 | 45.1 |
2) Fairly important | 486 | 41.0 |
3) Not too important | 137 | 11.6 |
4) Not at all important | 27 | 2.3 |
Missing | 18 | |
TOTAL | 1185 | 100.0 |
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- 60) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. O. Enjoying yourself (ENJOY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 712 | 59.6 |
2) Fairly important | 374 | 31.3 |
3) Not too important | 83 | 6.9 |
4) Not at all important | 26 | 2.2 |
Missing | 8 | |
TOTAL | 1195 | 100.0 |
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- 61) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. P. Being respectful of others (RSPCTOTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1102 | 91.7 |
2) Fairly important | 96 | 8.0 |
3) Not too important | 4 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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- 62) These days, we hear a lot about character. Different people mean different things by this term. I'm going to read you a list of qualities, and for each one, tell me whether you consider it to be a very important element of character, a fairly important element, not too important of an element or not important at all. Q. Preserving a marriage, whatever the costs (PRESMAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 474 | 40.4 |
2) Fairly important | 431 | 36.7 |
3) Not too important | 183 | 15.6 |
4) Not at all important | 86 | 7.3 |
Missing | 29 | |
TOTAL | 1174 | 100.0 |
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- 63) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. A. Compared to fifty years ago, most Americans are lacking in character. (AMERCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 263 | 23.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 455 | 39.8 |
3) Mostly disagree | 301 | 26.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 124 | 10.8 |
Missing | 60 | |
TOTAL | 1143 | 100.0 |
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- 64) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. B. Character is always grounded in some kind of faith commitment. (CHARFTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 265 | 23.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 522 | 45.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 228 | 19.8 |
4) Completely disagree | 138 | 12.0 |
Missing | 50 | |
TOTAL | 1153 | 100.0 |
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- 65) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. C. A politician can be effective even if he had little personal character. (POLTCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 168 | 14.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 424 | 36.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 335 | 28.6 |
4) Completely disagree | 243 | 20.8 |
Missing | 33 | |
TOTAL | 1170 | 100.0 |
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- 66) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. D. Al Gore is a man of character. (GORECHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 228 | 21.3 |
2) Mostly agree | 555 | 51.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 193 | 18.1 |
4) Completely disagree | 93 | 8.7 |
Missing | 134 | |
TOTAL | 1069 | 100.0 |
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- 67) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. E. George W. Bush is a man of character. (GRGCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 234 | 21.9 |
2) Mostly agree | 632 | 59.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 122 | 11.4 |
4) Completely disagree | 80 | 7.5 |
Missing | 135 | |
TOTAL | 1068 | 100.0 |
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- 68) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. F. Bill Clinton is a man of character. (BILLCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 108 | 9.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 303 | 26.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 326 | 28.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 413 | 35.9 |
Missing | 53 | |
TOTAL | 1150 | 100.0 |
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- 69) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. G. Hillary Clinton is a woman of character. (HILCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 210 | 18.8 |
2) Mostly agree | 450 | 40.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 251 | 22.5 |
4) Completely disagree | 206 | 18.4 |
Missing | 86 | |
TOTAL | 1117 | 100.0 |
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- 70) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. H. Generally speaking, politicians have less character than the average American. (POLTLESS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 165 | 14.3 |
2) Mostly agree | 358 | 31.0 |
3) Mostly disagree | 468 | 40.6 |
4) Completely disagree | 163 | 14.1 |
Missing | 49 | |
TOTAL | 1154 | 100.0 |
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- 71) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. I. President Clinton should have resigned from office because of his role in Monica Lewinsky scandal. (LEWSCAN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 378 | 32.4 |
2) Mostly agree | 200 | 17.1 |
3) Mostly disagree | 255 | 21.8 |
4) Completely disagree | 335 | 28.7 |
Missing | 35 | |
TOTAL | 1168 | 100.0 |
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- 72) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. J. The character issue is overblown by the media; it is really not that important. (OVERCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 139 | 11.8 |
2) Mostly agree | 273 | 23.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 387 | 32.9 |
4) Completely disagree | 378 | 32.1 |
Missing | 26 | |
TOTAL | 1177 | 100.0 |
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- 73) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. K. A child's success in school is more important than the development of their character. (CHLDDEV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 58 | 5.0 |
2) Mostly agree | 150 | 12.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 561 | 48.4 |
4) Completely disagree | 391 | 33.7 |
Missing | 43 | |
TOTAL | 1160 | 100.0 |
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- 74) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. L. Hillary Clinton probably lied about her own involvement in Clinton administration scandals. (HILIE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 347 | 33.5 |
2) Mostly agree | 388 | 37.4 |
3) Mostly disagree | 190 | 18.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 112 | 10.8 |
Missing | 166 | |
TOTAL | 1037 | 100.0 |
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- 75) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. M. Doing what makes you happy is more important than having integrity in the eyes of others. (HAPINTG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 89 | 7.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 187 | 15.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 402 | 34.2 |
4) Completely disagree | 496 | 42.2 |
Missing | 29 | |
TOTAL | 1174 | 100.0 |
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- 76) Now I want you to consider a series of statements about character. Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. N. Character is just a nice sounding word with little real meaing. (CHARMEAN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 63 | 5.3 |
2) Mostly agree | 145 | 12.3 |
3) Mostly disagree | 382 | 32.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 593 | 50.1 |
Missing | 20 | |
TOTAL | 1183 | 100.0 |
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- 77) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. A. Divorce (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WDIVORCE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 34 | 3.3 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 34 | 3.3 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 492 | 48.3 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 173 | 17.0 |
5) Right for all | 48 | 4.7 |
6) Not a moral issue | 238 | 23.4 |
Missing | 184 | |
TOTAL | 1019 | 100.0 |
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- 78) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. B. Sex before marriage (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WPRESEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 245 | 23.2 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 177 | 16.7 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 143 | 13.5 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 133 | 12.6 |
5) Right for all | 56 | 5.3 |
6) Not a moral issue | 303 | 28.7 |
Missing | 146 | |
TOTAL | 1057 | 100.0 |
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- 79) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. C. Marriages between blacks and whites (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WINTERM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 57 | 5.1 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 41 | 3.7 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 256 | 23.0 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 47 | 4.2 |
5) Right for all | 122 | 10.9 |
6) Not a moral issue | 592 | 53.1 |
Missing | 88 | |
TOTAL | 1115 | 100.0 |
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- 80) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. D. Sexual relations between two adults of the same sex (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WHOMOSEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 420 | 37.9 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 122 | 11.0 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 237 | 21.4 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 14 | 1.3 |
5) Right for all | 47 | 4.2 |
6) Not a moral issue | 268 | 24.2 |
Missing | 95 | |
TOTAL | 1108 | 100.0 |
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- 81) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. E. Drinking alcohol (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WALCOHOL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 143 | 12.9 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 54 | 4.9 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 169 | 15.2 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 177 | 16.0 |
5) Right for all | 94 | 8.5 |
6) Not a moral issue | 472 | 42.6 |
Missing | 94 | |
TOTAL | 1109 | 100.0 |
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- 82) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. F. Smoking marijuana (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WMARIJNA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 465 | 41.2 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 75 | 6.6 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 234 | 20.7 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 22 | 1.9 |
5) Right for all | 41 | 3.6 |
6) Not a moral issue | 293 | 25.9 |
Missing | 73 | |
TOTAL | 1130 | 100.0 |
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- 83) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. G. Watching pornographic movies (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WPORNMOV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 443 | 39.4 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 108 | 9.6 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 230 | 20.5 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 58 | 5.2 |
5) Right for all | 32 | 2.8 |
6) Not a moral issue | 252 | 22.4 |
Missing | 80 | |
TOTAL | 1123 | 100.0 |
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- 84) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. H. Swearing or using offensive language (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WSWEAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 363 | 32.7 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 181 | 16.3 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 115 | 10.4 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 68 | 6.1 |
5) Right for all | 38 | 3.4 |
6) Not a moral issue | 344 | 31.0 |
Missing | 94 | |
TOTAL | 1109 | 100.0 |
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- 85) Now I am going to read a list of things that some people consider to be morally wrong. For each item, please select the response that best indicates how wrong you, personally, think it is when people engage in that behavior. I. Abortion during the first three months of pregnancy (see note 1 on the ARDA summary page) (WABORT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Wrong for all, and should not be legally tolerated | 375 | 34.8 |
2) Wrong for all, but should be tolerated | 61 | 5.7 |
3) Right for some, but not for me personally | 349 | 32.4 |
4) Right for me, but not necessarily for others | 66 | 6.1 |
5) Right for all | 73 | 6.8 |
6) Not a moral issue | 153 | 14.2 |
Missing | 126 | |
TOTAL | 1077 | 100.0 |
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- 86) This next set of questions is kind of fun. I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Live for today or prepare for tomorrow (SLIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Live for today | 84 | 7.1 |
2) 2 | 299 | 25.2 |
3) 3 | 25 | 2.1 |
4) 4 | 98 | 8.3 |
5) 5 | 35 | 3.0 |
6) 6 | 483 | 40.8 |
7) Prepare for tomorrow | 161 | 13.6 |
Missing | 18 | |
TOTAL | 1185 | 100.0 |
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- 87) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you or an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (SOTHERS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Do unto other as you would have them do unto you | 671 | 57.7 |
2) 2 | 370 | 31.8 |
3) 3 | 23 | 2.0 |
4) 4 | 29 | 2.5 |
5) 5 | 7 | 0.6 |
6) 6 | 41 | 3.5 |
7) An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth | 21 | 1.8 |
Missing | 41 | |
TOTAL | 1162 | 100.0 |
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- 88) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Good fences make good neighbors or good neighbors are always there when you need them (SNGHBRS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Good fences make good neighbors | 63 | 5.3 |
2) 2 | 122 | 10.3 |
3) 3 | 4 | 0.3 |
4) 4 | 35 | 3.0 |
5) 5 | 13 | 1.1 |
6) 6 | 432 | 36.6 |
7) Good neighbors are always there when you need them | 512 | 43.4 |
Missing | 22 | |
TOTAL | 1181 | 100.0 |
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- 89) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Honesty is the best policy or a little white lie never hurt anyone (SHONESTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Honesty is the best policy | 626 | 52.5 |
2) 2 | 341 | 28.6 |
3) 3 | 34 | 2.9 |
4) 4 | 28 | 2.3 |
5) 5 | 6 | 0.5 |
6) 6 | 128 | 10.7 |
7) A little white lie never hurt anyone | 29 | 2.4 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 90) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Money is the key to life's satisfactions or the best things in life are free (SMONEY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Money is the key to life's satisfactions | 73 | 6.3 |
2) 2 | 128 | 11.1 |
3) 3 | 14 | 1.2 |
4) 4 | 80 | 7.0 |
5) 5 | 26 | 2.3 |
6) 6 | 423 | 36.8 |
7) The best things in life are free | 406 | 35.3 |
Missing | 53 | |
TOTAL | 1150 | 100.0 |
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- 91) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Look out for number one or God first, others second, myself last (SNUMBER1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Look out for number one | 63 | 5.6 |
2) 2 | 138 | 12.4 |
3) 3 | 9 | 0.8 |
4) 4 | 51 | 4.6 |
5) 5 | 26 | 2.3 |
6) 6 | 359 | 32.2 |
7) God first, others second, myself last | 470 | 42.1 |
Missing | 87 | |
TOTAL | 1116 | 100.0 |
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- 92) I'm going to read some simple slogans or proverbs. For each pair, please tell me which comes closer to your outlook on life. Would you say that the first slogan best expresses your outlook, the second slogan best expresses your outlook, or your outlook falls somewhere between the two? (see note 2 on the ARDA summary page) Eat, drink, and be merry or a penny saved is a penny earned (SEATDRNK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Eat, drink, and be merry | 84 | 7.1 |
2) 2 | 204 | 17.3 |
3) 3 | 15 | 1.3 |
4) 4 | 93 | 7.9 |
5) 5 | 33 | 2.8 |
6) 6 | 446 | 37.9 |
7) A penny saved is a penny earned | 302 | 25.7 |
Missing | 26 | |
TOTAL | 1177 | 100.0 |
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- 93) Self-sacrifice is prized by some and seen as foolish by others. Which of the following would you risk your life to protect? A. Your family (FAMILY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1178 | 98.5 |
2) No | 6 | 0.5 |
3) Uncertain | 12 | 1.0 |
Missing | 7 | |
TOTAL | 1196 | 100.0 |
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- 94) Self-sacrifice is prized by some and seen as foolish by others. Which of the following would you risk your life to protect? B. Your country (COUNTRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 843 | 70.5 |
2) No | 214 | 17.9 |
3) Uncertain | 138 | 11.5 |
Missing | 8 | |
TOTAL | 1195 | 100.0 |
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- 95) Self-sacrifice is prized by some and seen as foolish by others. Which of the following would you risk your life to protect? C. Your faith (FAITH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 872 | 73.4 |
2) No | 198 | 16.7 |
3) Uncertain | 118 | 9.9 |
Missing | 15 | |
TOTAL | 1188 | 100.0 |
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- 96) Self-sacrifice is prized by some and seen as foolish by others. Which of the following would you risk your life to protect? D. Your core values and convictions (CORVAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 842 | 70.5 |
2) No | 182 | 15.2 |
3) Uncertain | 170 | 14.2 |
Missing | 9 | |
TOTAL | 1194 | 100.0 |
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- 97) Self-sacrifice is prized by some and seen as foolish by others. Which of the following would you risk your life to protect? E. Your close friends (FRNDS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 960 | 80.3 |
2) No | 105 | 8.8 |
3) Uncertain | 131 | 11.0 |
Missing | 7 | |
TOTAL | 1196 | 100.0 |
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- 98) One purpose of our study is to learn more about how widespread certain behaviors are in real life. Let me mention again that results are completely confidential and no individuals are ever identified. The first question is about your experiences in school, including any higher education you may have had. Did you ever cheat on a test or plagiarize work in school? (SCHEAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 523 | 44.4 |
2) No | 655 | 55.6 |
Missing | 25 | |
TOTAL | 1178 | 100.0 |
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- 99) IF YES TO SCHEAT, Would you say you did this frequently, occasionally, or rarely? (SCHEATF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Frequently | 21 | 4.0 |
2) Occasionally | 76 | 14.6 |
3) Rarely | 425 | 81.4 |
Missing | 681 | |
TOTAL | 522 | 100.0 |
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- 100) One purpose of our study is to learn more about how widespread certain behaviors are in real life. Let me mention again that results are completely confidential and no individuals are ever identified. Have you ever lied to a partner about romantic or sexual involvement with another person? (LIEDSEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 294 | 24.8 |
2) No | 890 | 75.2 |
Missing | 19 | |
TOTAL | 1184 | 100.0 |
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- 101) IF YES TO LIEDSEX, Would you say you did this frequently, occasionally, or rarely? (LIDSXF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Frequently | 12 | 4.1 |
2) Occasionally | 41 | 13.9 |
3) Rarely | 241 | 82.0 |
Missing | 909 | |
TOTAL | 294 | 100.0 |
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- 102) One purpose of our study is to learn more about how widespread certain behaviors are in real life. Let me mention again that results are completely confidential and no individuals are ever identified. Have you ever lied to an employer about being sick or unable to work? (LIEDWORK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 486 | 40.7 |
2) No | 709 | 59.3 |
Missing | 8 | |
TOTAL | 1195 | 100.0 |
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- 103) IF YES TO LIEDWORK, Would you say you did this frequently, occasionally, or rarely? (LIWRKF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Frequently | 11 | 2.3 |
2) Occasionally | 92 | 18.9 |
3) Rarely | 383 | 78.8 |
Missing | 717 | |
TOTAL | 486 | 100.0 |
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- 104) Which of these statements best describes your feelings about abortion? (ABORT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Abortion is just as bad as killing a person who has already been born; it is murder. | 432 | 36.3 |
2) Abortion is murder, but it is not as bad as killing someone who has already been born. | 97 | 8.2 |
3) Abortion is not murder, but it does involve the taking of human life. | 342 | 28.7 |
4) Abortion is not murder; it is a surgical procedure for removing human tissue. | 259 | 21.8 |
5) Can't say (VOL) | 60 | 5.0 |
Missing | 13 | |
TOTAL | 1190 | 100.0 |
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- 105) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . a. a person is either a homosexual or a heterosexual, and there is little they can do to change it. (H1BORN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 242 | 22.7 |
2) Mostly agree | 274 | 25.7 |
3) Mostly disagree | 198 | 18.6 |
4) Completely disagree | 353 | 33.1 |
Missing | 136 | |
TOTAL | 1067 | 100.0 |
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- 106) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . b. homosexual couples (that is couples of the same sex) should have to right to marry. (H2MARRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 234 | 20.1 |
2) Mostly agree | 231 | 19.8 |
3) Mostly disagree | 170 | 14.6 |
4) Completely disagree | 529 | 45.4 |
Missing | 39 | |
TOTAL | 1164 | 100.0 |
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- 107) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . c. homosexual couples should be allowed to adopt children. (H3ADOPT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 186 | 16.2 |
2) Mostly agree | 265 | 23.0 |
3) Mostly disagree | 198 | 17.2 |
4) Completely disagree | 502 | 43.6 |
Missing | 52 | |
TOTAL | 1151 | 100.0 |
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- 108) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . d. homosexuals should be allowed to serve openly in the armed forces. (H4MILTRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 425 | 36.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 334 | 28.8 |
3) Mostly disagree | 128 | 11.0 |
4) Completely disagree | 274 | 23.6 |
Missing | 42 | |
TOTAL | 1161 | 100.0 |
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- 109) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . e. homosexuals behavior should be against the law, even if it occurs between consenting adults. (H6UNLWFL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 219 | 18.9 |
2) Mostly agree | 106 | 9.2 |
3) Mostly disagree | 317 | 27.4 |
4) Completely disagree | 516 | 44.6 |
Missing | 45 | |
TOTAL | 1158 | 100.0 |
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- 110) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . f. AIDS is God's way of punishing homosexuals. (H7GODPUN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 76 | 6.7 |
2) Mostly agree | 89 | 7.9 |
3) Mostly disagree | 201 | 17.8 |
4) Completely disagree | 766 | 67.7 |
Missing | 71 | |
TOTAL | 1132 | 100.0 |
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- 111) Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . g. homosexuality should be considered an acceptable alternative lifestyle. (H8TLIF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Completely agree | 238 | 20.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 284 | 24.5 |
3) Mostly disagree | 223 | 19.3 |
4) Completely disagree | 413 | 35.7 |
Missing | 45 | |
TOTAL | 1158 | 100.0 |
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- 112) Are you of Spanish of Hispanic Origin? (HISPANIC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 71 | 5.9 |
2) No | 1125 | 94.1 |
Missing | 7 | |
TOTAL | 1196 | 100.0 |
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- 113) Would you describe yourself as . . . (RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) White | 1002 | 84.3 |
2) African American | 83 | 7.0 |
3) Asian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 1.5 |
4) American Indian | 22 | 1.9 |
5) Other (specify) | 64 | 5.4 |
Missing | 14 | |
TOTAL | 1189 | 100.0 |
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- 114) Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Married | 665 | 55.5 |
2) Separated | 23 | 1.9 |
3) Divorced | 148 | 12.4 |
4) Widowed | 118 | 9.8 |
5) Never married | 244 | 20.4 |
Missing | 5 | |
TOTAL | 1198 | 100.0 |
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- 115) [IF MARRIED, SEPARATED, OR WIDOWED] Have you ever been divorced? (DIVORCE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 186 | 23.0 |
2) No | 621 | 77.0 |
Missing | 396 | |
TOTAL | 807 | 100.0 |
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- 116) Did your parents divorce before you reached the age of eighteen? (PDIVORCE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 248 | 20.8 |
2) No | 947 | 79.2 |
Missing | 8 | |
TOTAL | 1195 | 100.0 |
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- 117) Would you describe your family life for most of your childhood as… (FAMLIFE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very happy | 483 | 40.6 |
2) Mostly happy | 567 | 47.6 |
3) Mostly unhappy | 108 | 9.1 |
4) Very unhappy | 32 | 2.7 |
Missing | 13 | |
TOTAL | 1190 | 100.0 |
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- 118) In what type of place did you generally live during the first fifteen years of your life? (GREWUP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Mostly on a farm or in open country | 230 | 19.3 |
2) Mostly in a small town | 343 | 28.8 |
3) Mostly in a small city (under 50,000) or its suburbs | 226 | 18.9 |
4) Mostly in a medium city (50,000 to 250,000) or its suburbs | 190 | 15.9 |
5) Mostly in a big city (over 250,000) or its suburbs | 204 | 17.1 |
Missing | 10 | |
TOTAL | 1193 | 100.0 |
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- 119) In what year were you born? 19__ (BORN)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
TOTAL | 1192 | 53.221 | 17 |
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- 120) What is the highest level of education you completed? (EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Elementary school only | 21 | 1.8 |
2) Some high school, did not finish | 61 | 5.1 |
3) Completed high school | 297 | 24.8 |
4) Technical, trade, or business school | 66 | 5.5 |
5) Some college but didn't finish | 252 | 21.0 |
6) Two-year college degree/A.A./A.S. | 103 | 8.6 |
7) Four-year college degree/B.A./B.S. | 213 | 17.8 |
8) Some graduate work | 48 | 4.0 |
9) Completed Masters or advanced professional degree | 108 | 9.0 |
10) Advanced graduate work or Ph.D. | 31 | 2.6 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 121) What is the highest level of education your father completed? (PAEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Elementary school only | 185 | 17.5 |
2) Some high school, did not finish | 130 | 12.3 |
3) Completed high school | 325 | 30.7 |
4) Technical, trade, or business school | 36 | 3.4 |
5) Some college but didn't finish | 72 | 6.8 |
6) Two-year college degree/A.A./A.S. | 41 | 3.9 |
7) Four-year college degree/B.A./B.S. | 152 | 14.4 |
8) Some graduate work | 13 | 1.2 |
9) Completed Masters or advanced professional degree | 67 | 6.3 |
10) Advanced graduate work or Ph.D. | 37 | 3.5 |
Missing | 145 | |
TOTAL | 1058 | 100.0 |
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- 122) What is the highest level of education your mother completed? (MAEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Elementary school only | 147 | 13.3 |
2) Some high school, did not finish | 138 | 12.5 |
3) Completed high school | 431 | 38.9 |
4) Technical, trade, or business school | 42 | 3.8 |
5) Some college but didn't finish | 79 | 7.1 |
6) Two-year college degree/A.A./A.S. | 75 | 6.8 |
7) Four-year college degree/B.A./B.S. | 136 | 12.3 |
8) Some graduate work | 10 | 0.9 |
9) Completed Masters or advanced professional degree | 43 | 3.9 |
10) Advanced graduate work or Ph.D. | 7 | 0.6 |
Missing | 95 | |
TOTAL | 1108 | 100.0 |
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- 123) What is your current employment status? Are you . . . (OCC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Employed full-time | 639 | 53.3 |
2) Employed part-time | 107 | 8.9 |
3) Looking for work | 33 | 2.8 |
4) Homemaker | 109 | 9.1 |
5) Retired | 230 | 19.2 |
6) Student | 45 | 3.8 |
7) Other | 37 | 3.1 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 124) What is your religious preference, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, or something else? (RELIGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Protestant | 533 | 45.1 |
2) Catholic | 284 | 24.0 |
3) Jewish | 25 | 2.1 |
4) Hindu | 3 | 0.3 |
5) Muslim | 4 | 0.3 |
6) Buddhist | 1 | 0.1 |
7) Other [SPECIFY:] | 258 | 21.8 |
8) Not religious at all | 75 | 6.3 |
Missing | 20 | |
TOTAL | 1183 | 100.0 |
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- 125) [IF PROTESTANT OR CATHOLIC] Would you describe yourself as an evangelical Christian? [FOLLOW-UP: I just want to know if "evangelical" is a word you might use to describe your religious beliefs.] (EVANG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 226 | 27.8 |
2) No | 497 | 61.1 |
3) Uncertain | 90 | 11.1 |
Missing | 390 | |
TOTAL | 813 | 100.0 |
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- 126) How important to you are your religious beliefs? (RELBELF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 759 | 63.9 |
2) Fairly important | 309 | 26.0 |
3) Not too important | 70 | 5.9 |
4) Not at all important | 49 | 4.1 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 127) Now I would like you to imagine another ladder, this time with six rungs, where the first rung is very liberal and the sixth is very conservative. Where would you place yourself on this ladder, from one to six, when describing your general religious outlook? (RELVIEW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very liberal | 124 | 10.8 |
2) 2 | 87 | 7.6 |
3) 3 | 217 | 18.9 |
4) 4 | 208 | 18.1 |
5) 5 | 261 | 22.7 |
6) Very Conservative | 251 | 21.9 |
Missing | 55 | |
TOTAL | 1148 | 100.0 |
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- 128) How often do you pray -- daily, several times a week, once a week, 2 or 3 times a month, once a month or less, or never? (OFTPRAY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Daily | 677 | 57.2 |
2) Several times a week | 200 | 16.9 |
3) Once a week | 57 | 4.8 |
4) Two or three times a month | 59 | 5.0 |
5) Once a month or less | 102 | 8.6 |
6) Never | 88 | 7.4 |
Missing | 20 | |
TOTAL | 1183 | 100.0 |
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- 129) Which one of these statements comes closest to your belief about God? (GOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) There is a God | 958 | 80.7 |
2) There is a spirit or life force | 181 | 15.2 |
3) I don't believe there is any kind of spirit, God or life force | 41 | 3.5 |
4) None of these [VOL] | 7 | 0.6 |
Missing | 16 | |
TOTAL | 1187 | 100.0 |
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- 130) IF ANSWERED "THERE IS A GOD", ASK: Do you feel that you have a personal relationship with God? (RELATGOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 882 | 94.0 |
2) No | 56 | 6.0 |
Missing | 265 | |
TOTAL | 938 | 100.0 |
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- 131) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) The Bible is the inspired Word of God, not mistaken in its statements and teaching, and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 336 | 28.5 |
2) The Bible is the inspired work of God, not mistaken in its teachings, but is not always to be taken literal, word for word. | 383 | 32.5 |
3) The Bible becomes the Word of God for a person who reads it in faith. | 234 | 19.9 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of legends, history and moral precepts recorded by men. | 205 | 17.4 |
5) None of these [VOL] | 19 | 1.6 |
Missing | 26 | |
TOTAL | 1177 | 100.0 |
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- 132) Just for statistical purposes, stop me when I get to the category that includes your household's total income in 1999, before taxes. This includes wages, salaries, pensions, Social Security or other government benefits, and interest or dividends on savings, stocks, and investments. Was it . . . (INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Less than $10,000 | 83 | 8.1 |
2) $10,000 to $19,999 | 103 | 10.0 |
3) $20,000 to $29,999 | 154 | 15.0 |
4) $30,000 to $39,999 | 131 | 12.7 |
5) $40,000 to $49,999 | 141 | 13.7 |
6) $50,000 to $74,999 | 177 | 17.2 |
7) $75,000 to $99,999 | 118 | 11.5 |
8) $100,000 to $149,999 | 77 | 7.5 |
9) $150,000 to $199,999 | 19 | 1.8 |
10) $200,000 to $249,999 | 12 | 1.2 |
11) $250,000 or more | 15 | 1.5 |
Missing | 173 | |
TOTAL | 1030 | 100.0 |
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- 133) NOT ASKED: Gender (IF UNSURE, ENTER "DON'T KNOW / CAN'T TELL") (GENDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Male | 482 | 40.2 |
2) Female | 717 | 59.8 |
Missing | 4 | |
TOTAL | 1199 | 100.0 |
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- 134) Fips (FIPS)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
TOTAL | 1202 | 28901.711 | 15535 |
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- 135) Timezone (see note 3 on the ARDA summary page) (TIMEZONE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Eastern | 552 | 45.9 |
2) Central | 385 | 32.0 |
3) Mountain | 65 | 5.4 |
4) Pacific | 163 | 13.6 |
5) Indiana | 23 | 1.9 |
6) Arizona | 14 | 1.2 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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- 136) Age (AGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
TOTAL | 1192 | 46.779 | 17 |
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- 137) Respondent's Age in Four Categories (AGEREC4)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) 18-29 | 211 | 17.7 |
2) 30-49 | 498 | 41.8 |
3) 50-69 | 356 | 29.9 |
4) 70 or older | 127 | 10.7 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 138) Flag for Black respondent (BLACK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) Non-Black | 1120 | 93.1 |
1) African-American | 83 | 6.9 |
TOTAL | 1203 | 100.0 |
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- 139) Race/Ethnic Group (RACETHNC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) African American | 80 | 7.2 |
2) Hispanic | 71 | 6.4 |
3) White | 966 | 86.5 |
Missing | 86 | |
TOTAL | 1117 | 100.0 |
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- 140) Marital Status (MARITALN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Never married | 244 | 22.6 |
2) Married, first time | 518 | 48.0 |
3) Married, two or more times | 147 | 13.6 |
4) Divorced/separated | 171 | 15.8 |
Missing | 123 | |
TOTAL | 1080 | 100.0 |
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- 141) Age of Respondent Collapsed (AGER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) 13-34 | 313 | 26.3 |
2) 35-49 | 396 | 33.2 |
3) 50-64 | 280 | 23.5 |
4) 65 or Older | 203 | 17.0 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 142) Education (EDUCR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Less than high school | 83 | 6.9 |
2) High school graduate | 297 | 24.7 |
3) Some college of tech | 421 | 35.1 |
4) College graduate | 213 | 17.7 |
5) Post-graduate study | 187 | 15.6 |
Missing | 2 | |
TOTAL | 1201 | 100.0 |
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- 143) State (STATE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Alabama | 19 | 1.6 |
4) Arizona | 14 | 1.2 |
5) Arkansas | 12 | 1.0 |
6) California | 109 | 9.1 |
8) Colorado | 21 | 1.7 |
9) Connecticut | 16 | 1.3 |
10) Delaware | 2 | 0.2 |
11) District of Columbia | 1 | 0.1 |
12) Florida | 67 | 5.6 |
13) Georgia | 30 | 2.5 |
16) Idaho | 11 | 0.9 |
17) Illinois | 44 | 3.7 |
18) Indiana | 35 | 2.9 |
19) Iowa | 18 | 1.5 |
20) Kansas | 17 | 1.4 |
21) Kentucky | 24 | 2.0 |
22) Louisiana | 21 | 1.7 |
23) Maine | 8 | 0.7 |
24) Maryland | 20 | 1.7 |
25) Massachusetts | 14 | 1.2 |
26) Michigan | 43 | 3.6 |
27) Minnesota | 28 | 2.3 |
28) Mississippi | 13 | 1.1 |
29) Missouri | 33 | 2.7 |
30) Montana | 5 | 0.4 |
31) Nebraska | 8 | 0.7 |
32) Nevada | 8 | 0.7 |
33) New Hampshire | 6 | 0.5 |
34) New Jersey | 30 | 2.5 |
35) New Mexico | 10 | 0.8 |
36) New York | 67 | 5.6 |
37) North Carolina | 43 | 3.6 |
38) North Dakota | 2 | 0.2 |
39) Ohio | 60 | 5.0 |
40) Oklahoma | 24 | 2.0 |
41) Oregon | 15 | 1.2 |
42) Pennsylvania | 63 | 5.2 |
44) Rhode Island | 5 | 0.4 |
45) South Carolina | 15 | 1.2 |
46) South Dakota | 4 | 0.3 |
47) Tennessee | 27 | 2.2 |
48) Texas | 69 | 5.7 |
49) Utah | 10 | 0.8 |
50) Vermont | 4 | 0.3 |
51) Virginia | 33 | 2.7 |
53) Washington | 29 | 2.4 |
54) West Virginia | 9 | 0.7 |
55) Wisconsin | 32 | 2.7 |
56) Wyoming | 4 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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- 144) Gallup 8 Regions (REGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) New England | 53 | 4.4 |
2) Mid-Atlantic | 192 | 16.0 |
3) East Central | 182 | 15.1 |
4) West Central | 147 | 12.2 |
5) Southeast | 271 | 22.5 |
6) Southwest | 136 | 11.3 |
7) Rocky Mountain | 68 | 5.7 |
8) Pacific | 153 | 12.7 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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- 145) Region (REGION4)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) East | 245 | 20.4 |
2) Midwest | 329 | 27.4 |
3) South | 407 | 33.9 |
4) West | 221 | 18.4 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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- 146) I-AGE: Age (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) 18-29 years old | 211 | 17.7 |
2) 30-44 years old | 338 | 28.4 |
3) 45-59 years old | 353 | 29.6 |
4) 60-74 years old | 213 | 17.9 |
5) 75 years and older | 77 | 6.5 |
Missing | 11 | |
TOTAL | 1192 | 100.0 |
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- 147) I-EDUC: What is the highest level of education you completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Less than high school | 82 | 6.8 |
2) Completed high school | 615 | 51.3 |
3) Associate's degree | 103 | 8.6 |
4) Bachelor's degree | 261 | 21.8 |
5) Graduate degree | 139 | 11.6 |
Missing | 3 | |
TOTAL | 1200 | 100.0 |
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- 148) I-RELIGION: What is your religious preference, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, or something else? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Protestant | 533 | 45.1 |
2) Catholic | 284 | 24.0 |
3) Jewish | 25 | 2.1 |
4) None | 75 | 6.3 |
5) Other | 266 | 22.5 |
Missing | 20 | |
TOTAL | 1183 | 100.0 |
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- 149) I-SEX: Respondent's gender (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Male | 482 | 40.2 |
2) Female | 717 | 59.8 |
Missing | 4 | |
TOTAL | 1199 | 100.0 |
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- 150) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Democrat | 379 | 33.2 |
2) Independent | 371 | 32.5 |
3) Republican | 364 | 31.9 |
4) Other party member | 28 | 2.5 |
Missing | 61 | |
TOTAL | 1142 | 100.0 |
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- 151) I-REGION: Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Northeast | 245 | 20.4 |
2) Midwest | 329 | 27.4 |
3) South | 407 | 33.9 |
4) West | 221 | 18.4 |
Missing | 1 | |
TOTAL | 1202 | 100.0 |
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