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Environment, How Important - Measurement Concept

How important is the environment as an issue?
27 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

VALECO from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now I will briefly describe some people. Please listen to each description and tell me how much each person is or is not like you. Use this card for your answer: [response to gendfill1a] strongly believes that people should care for nature. Looking after the environment is important to [response to gendfill2].
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable352573.1
1) Very much like me3567.4
2) Like me4409.1
3) Somewhat like me2765.7
4) A little like me1513.1
5) Not like me501.0
6) Not like me at all120.2
8) Don't know40.1
9) No answer60.1
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMPGRN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? A. There are more important things to do in life than protect the environment.
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347170.8
1) Strongly agree380.8
2) Agree3016.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree2996.1
4) Disagree61612.6
5) Strongly disagree1342.7
8) Can't choose320.7
9) No answer100.2
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMPGRN from General Social Survey, 2000
Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement? -- There are more important things to do in life than protect the environment.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree332.6
2) Agree20416.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree34627.1
4) Disagree47937.5
5) Strongly disagree1239.6
8) Don't know252.0
9) No answer665.2
Missing1541
Total1276100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
VALECO from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Now I will briefly describe some people. Please listen to each description and tell me how much each person is or is not like you. Use this card for your answer: [response to gendfill1a] strongly believes that people should care for nature. Looking after the environment is important to [response to gendfill2].
 TOTAL%
1) Very much like me35627.7
2) Like me44034.2
3) Somewhat like me27621.5
4) A little like me15111.8
5) Not like me503.9
6) Not like me at all120.9
Missing3535
Total1285100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1040
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
VALECO from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Now I will briefly describe some people. Please listen to each description and tell me how much each person is or is not like you. Use this card for your answer: [response to gendfill1a] strongly believes that people should care for nature. Looking after the environment is important to [response to gendfill2].
 TOTAL%
1) Very much like me35627.5
2) Like me44034.0
3) Somewhat like me27621.3
4) A little like me15111.7
5) Not like me503.9
6) Not like me at all120.9
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer60.5
Missing3525
Total1295100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1030
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
IMPGRN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? A. There are more important things to do in life than protect the environment.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree382.7
2) Agree30121.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree29920.9
4) Disagree61643.1
5) Strongly disagree1349.4
8) Can't choose322.2
9) No answer100.7
Missing3471
Total1430100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ENVIRO from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2008
In making your decision about who to vote for this fall, will the issue of the environment be very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q22J)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 61.5
2) Somewhat important 28.8
3) Not too important 6.2
4) Not at all important 2.7
9) Don't know/Refused 0.9
Total2905100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2905
Variables: 203
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONCENVI from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1993
In general, do you think Southerners are more concerned about the environment or less concerned about the environment than people in other areas of the country?
 TOTAL%
1) Southerners more10523.5
2) Southerners less9320.9
3) About the same (vol)11626.0
4) Don't know/No answer13229.6
Total446100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 446
Variables: 176
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONCENVI from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1993
In general, do you think Southerners are more concerned about the environment or less concerned about the environment than people in other areas of the country?
 TOTAL%
1) Southerners more38843.5
2) Southerners less23326.1
3) About the same (vol)15217.0
4) Don't know/No answer11913.3
Total892100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 892
Variables: 174
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MOPS21 from Measuring Morality Study, 2012
Please indicate which two issues are the LEAST important challenges you think our country is dealing with today [Issue 1]. [Moral Foundation of Politics Scale (MOPS)]
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused60.4
1) Abortion27017.7
2) The unemployment rate120.8
3) Illegal immigration1217.9
4) Education432.9
5) Same sex marriage46130.4
6) The environment1509.9
7) Social Security251.7
8) Health care reform221.5
9) The deficit241.6
10) The housing crisis946.2
11) Income inequality24216.0
12) Taxes483.1
Total1519100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 1519
Variables: 450
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
MOPS3_06 from Measuring Morality Study, 2012
To what extent is your position on each of the following a reflection of your core moral beliefs and convictions? The environment [Moral Foundation of Politics Scale (MOPS)]
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused101.5
1) Not at all9614.1
2) Slightly12518.4
3) Moderately21732.0
4) Much11917.6
5) Very much11116.4
Missing826
Total677100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 1519
Variables: 450
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
SV19 from Measuring Morality Study, 2012
How much does each of the following statements sound like you? I strongly believe that people should care for nature. Looking after the environment is important to me. [Schwartz Values]
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused120.8
1) Very much like me29019.1
2) Like me43728.8
3) Sometimes like me41327.2
4) A little like me24015.8
5) Not like me875.7
6) Not like me at all392.6
Total1519100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 1519
Variables: 450
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
ENVIRON2 from American National Election Studies, 2004
Referring to the ENVIRONMENT/JOBS issue in the previous question: How important is this issue to you personally? EXTREMELY important, VERY important, SOMEWHAT important, NOT TOO important, or NOT AT ALL important?
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important24820.5
2) Very important37130.6
3) Somewhat important45437.5
4) Not too important1099.0
5) Not at all important201.7
8) Don't know90.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1212100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ISSUE8 from God and Society in North America, 1996
To begin with, thinking of the issues presently confronting (Canada/the United States), what other issues do you think are important for (Canada/the U.S.) right now? -- Environment/Pollution
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked582896.8
1) Checked1953.2
Missing477
Total6023100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 6023
Variables: 217
Scope: Other: U.S. and Canadian samples
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Phone
PROBENV from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
In your community is each of the following a serious problem, a small problem, or not a problem? - Threats to the environment
 TOTAL%
1) Serious problem30419.9
2) Small problem59939.2
3) Not a problem57137.4
4) Don't know533.5
5) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ISSENVIR from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2004
In making your decision about who to vote for, will the issue of the environment be very important, somewhat important, or not too important, or not at all important? How important will the issue of the environment be?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 52.9
2) Somewhat important 34.5
3) Not too important 7.0
4) Not at all important 4.3
9) Don't know/Refused 1.2
Missing739
Total773100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1512
Variables: 155
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ENVIRT5 from Project Canada 1995
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious41233.9
2) Fairly serious58548.1
3) Not very serious20416.8
4) Not serious at all141.1
9) Varied00.0
Missing41
Total1216100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 1765
Variables: 562
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ISSUE5 from Small Groups Survey, 1991 (Groups Sample)
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: Compared to 5 years ago, has each of the following become a lot more important to you, somewhat more important, stayed the same, become somewhat less important, or a lot less important to you -- The environment
 TOTAL%
1) A lot more important35134.4
2) Somewhat more important39739.0
3) Stayed the same23122.6
4) Somewhat less important202.0
5) A lot less important101.0
6) Don't know/Refused111.0
Total1020100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1021
Variables: 295
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ENVIRT4 from Project Canada 1990
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious67454.5
2) Fairly serious46337.4
3) Not very serious917.3
4) Not serious at all80.7
9) Varied00.0
Missing17
Total1237100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1471
Variables: 431
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT4 from Project Canada 1985-90 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious34746.5
2) Fairly serious31742.4
3) Not very serious739.8
4) Not serious at all91.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 752
Variables: 805
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT4 from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious16145.0
2) Fairly serious15242.5
3) Not very serious4111.5
4) Not serious at all41.1
Missing1
Total358100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT5 from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious9223.4
2) Fairly serious19850.4
3) Not very serious8922.6
4) Not serious at all123.1
9) Varied20.5
Missing7
Total393100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT5 from Project Canada 1980-95 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious7326.6
2) Fairly serious13147.8
3) Not very serious6122.3
4) Not serious at all93.3
Missing3
Total274100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 277
Variables: 874
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT5 from Project Canada 1985-95 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious12228.5
2) Fairly serious20948.8
3) Not very serious8620.1
4) Not serious at all112.6
Missing8
Total428100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 436
Variables: 936
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT4 from Project Canada 1990-95 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious30146.3
2) Fairly serious28844.3
3) Not very serious568.6
4) Not serious at all40.6
9) Varied10.2
Missing2
Total650100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 652
Variables: 992
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT5 from Project Canada 1990-95 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious18929.5
2) Fairly serious30948.3
3) Not very serious12820.0
4) Not serious at all142.2
Missing12
Total640100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 652
Variables: 992
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
ENVIRT4 from Project Canada 1980-90 Panel Study
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
 TOTAL%
1) Very serious18843.9
2) Fairly serious19144.6
3) Not very serious4410.3
4) Not serious at all51.2
Missing1
Total428100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 429
Variables: 744
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed

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