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 CombinedNow 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 | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3525 | 73.1 |
1) Very much like me | 356 | 7.4 |
2) Like me | 440 | 9.1 |
3) Somewhat like me | 276 | 5.7 |
4) A little like me | 151 | 3.1 |
5) Not like me | 50 | 1.0 |
6) Not like me at all | 12 | 0.2 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.1 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.1 |
Total | 4820 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 4820 |
Variables: | 1055 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3471 | 70.8 |
1) Strongly agree | 38 | 0.8 |
2) Agree | 301 | 6.1 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 299 | 6.1 |
4) Disagree | 616 | 12.6 |
5) Strongly disagree | 134 | 2.7 |
8) Can't choose | 32 | 0.7 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.2 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 33 | 2.6 |
2) Agree | 204 | 16.0 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 346 | 27.1 |
4) Disagree | 479 | 37.5 |
5) Strongly disagree | 123 | 9.6 |
8) Don't know | 25 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 66 | 5.2 |
Missing | 1541 | |
Total | 1276 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Very much like me | 356 | 27.7 |
2) Like me | 440 | 34.2 |
3) Somewhat like me | 276 | 21.5 |
4) A little like me | 151 | 11.8 |
5) Not like me | 50 | 3.9 |
6) Not like me at all | 12 | 0.9 |
Missing | 3535 | |
Total | 1285 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 4820 |
Variables: | 1040 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Very much like me | 356 | 27.5 |
2) Like me | 440 | 34.0 |
3) Somewhat like me | 276 | 21.3 |
4) A little like me | 151 | 11.7 |
5) Not like me | 50 | 3.9 |
6) Not like me at all | 12 | 0.9 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.3 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.5 |
Missing | 3525 | |
Total | 1295 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 4820 |
Variables: | 1030 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 38 | 2.7 |
2) Agree | 301 | 21.0 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 299 | 20.9 |
4) Disagree | 616 | 43.1 |
5) Strongly disagree | 134 | 9.4 |
8) Can't choose | 32 | 2.2 |
9) No answer | 10 | 0.7 |
Missing | 3471 | |
Total | 1430 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Total | 2905 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2905 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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1) Southerners more | 105 | 23.5 |
2) Southerners less | 93 | 20.9 |
3) About the same (vol) | 116 | 26.0 |
4) Don't know/No answer | 132 | 29.6 |
Total | 446 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 446 |
Variables: | 176 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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1) Southerners more | 388 | 43.5 |
2) Southerners less | 233 | 26.1 |
3) About the same (vol) | 152 | 17.0 |
4) Don't know/No answer | 119 | 13.3 |
Total | 892 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 892 |
Variables: | 174 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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 | % | |
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-1) Refused | 6 | 0.4 |
1) Abortion | 270 | 17.7 |
2) The unemployment rate | 12 | 0.8 |
3) Illegal immigration | 121 | 7.9 |
4) Education | 43 | 2.9 |
5) Same sex marriage | 461 | 30.4 |
6) The environment | 150 | 9.9 |
7) Social Security | 25 | 1.7 |
8) Health care reform | 22 | 1.5 |
9) The deficit | 24 | 1.6 |
10) The housing crisis | 94 | 6.2 |
11) Income inequality | 242 | 16.0 |
12) Taxes | 48 | 3.1 |
Total | 1519 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1519 |
Variables: | 450 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
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 | % | |
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-1) Refused | 10 | 1.5 |
1) Not at all | 96 | 14.1 |
2) Slightly | 125 | 18.4 |
3) Moderately | 217 | 32.0 |
4) Much | 119 | 17.6 |
5) Very much | 111 | 16.4 |
Missing | 826 | |
Total | 677 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1519 |
Variables: | 450 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
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 | % | |
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-1) Refused | 12 | 0.8 |
1) Very much like me | 290 | 19.1 |
2) Like me | 437 | 28.8 |
3) Sometimes like me | 413 | 27.2 |
4) A little like me | 240 | 15.8 |
5) Not like me | 87 | 5.7 |
6) Not like me at all | 39 | 2.6 |
Total | 1519 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1519 |
Variables: | 450 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
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 | % | |
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1) Extremely important | 248 | 20.5 |
2) Very important | 371 | 30.6 |
3) Somewhat important | 454 | 37.5 |
4) Not too important | 109 | 9.0 |
5) Not at all important | 20 | 1.7 |
8) Don't know | 9 | 0.7 |
9) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1212 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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0) Not checked | 5828 | 96.8 |
1) Checked | 195 | 3.2 |
Missing | 477 | |
Total | 6023 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 6023 |
Variables: | 217 |
Scope: | Other: U.S. and Canadian samples |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Phone |
In your community is each of the following a serious problem, a small problem, or not a problem? - Threats to the environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Serious problem | 304 | 19.9 |
2) Small problem | 599 | 39.2 |
3) Not a problem | 571 | 37.4 |
4) Don't know | 53 | 3.5 |
5) Refused | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1528 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1528 |
Variables: | 271 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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 | % | |
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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 | |
Missing | 739 | |
Total | 773 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1512 |
Variables: | 155 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 412 | 33.9 |
2) Fairly serious | 585 | 48.1 |
3) Not very serious | 204 | 16.8 |
4) Not serious at all | 14 | 1.1 |
9) Varied | 0 | 0.0 |
Missing | 41 | |
Total | 1216 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 1765 |
Variables: | 562 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
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 | % | |
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1) A lot more important | 351 | 34.4 |
2) Somewhat more important | 397 | 39.0 |
3) Stayed the same | 231 | 22.6 |
4) Somewhat less important | 20 | 2.0 |
5) A lot less important | 10 | 1.0 |
6) Don't know/Refused | 11 | 1.0 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 674 | 54.5 |
2) Fairly serious | 463 | 37.4 |
3) Not very serious | 91 | 7.3 |
4) Not serious at all | 8 | 0.7 |
9) Varied | 0 | 0.0 |
Missing | 17 | |
Total | 1237 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1471 |
Variables: | 431 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 347 | 46.5 |
2) Fairly serious | 317 | 42.4 |
3) Not very serious | 73 | 9.8 |
4) Not serious at all | 9 | 1.2 |
9) Varied | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 747 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 752 |
Variables: | 805 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 161 | 45.0 |
2) Fairly serious | 152 | 42.5 |
3) Not very serious | 41 | 11.5 |
4) Not serious at all | 4 | 1.1 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 358 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 359 |
Variables: | 734 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 92 | 23.4 |
2) Fairly serious | 198 | 50.4 |
3) Not very serious | 89 | 22.6 |
4) Not serious at all | 12 | 3.1 |
9) Varied | 2 | 0.5 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 393 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 865 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 73 | 26.6 |
2) Fairly serious | 131 | 47.8 |
3) Not very serious | 61 | 22.3 |
4) Not serious at all | 9 | 3.3 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 274 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 277 |
Variables: | 874 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very serious | 122 | 28.5 |
2) Fairly serious | 209 | 48.8 |
3) Not very serious | 86 | 20.1 |
4) Not serious at all | 11 | 2.6 |
Missing | 8 | |
Total | 428 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 436 |
Variables: | 936 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very serious | 301 | 46.3 |
2) Fairly serious | 288 | 44.3 |
3) Not very serious | 56 | 8.6 |
4) Not serious at all | 4 | 0.6 |
9) Varied | 1 | 0.2 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 650 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 652 |
Variables: | 992 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very serious | 189 | 29.5 |
2) Fairly serious | 309 | 48.3 |
3) Not very serious | 128 | 20.0 |
4) Not serious at all | 14 | 2.2 |
Missing | 12 | |
Total | 640 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 652 |
Variables: | 992 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |
How serious do you think the following problem is in Canada today? - The environment
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very serious | 188 | 43.9 |
2) Fairly serious | 191 | 44.6 |
3) Not very serious | 44 | 10.3 |
4) Not serious at all | 5 | 1.2 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 428 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 429 |
Variables: | 744 |
Scope: | Other: Canadian Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | Mailed |