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Luck/Fate, Beliefs about - Measurement Concept

Beliefs about the nature of luck or fate.
91 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2014 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable131334.2
1) Hard work172544.9
2) Both equally51213.3
3) Luck or help2727.1
8) Don't know180.5
9) No answer20.1
Total3842100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2014
Cases: 3842
Variables: 938
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable166934.6
1) Hard work214844.6
2) Both equally63913.3
3) Luck or help3497.2
8) Don't know100.2
9) No answer50.1
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V78 from International Social Survey Programme, Religion III, 2008
Optional_Q6a. Now please think about something different. Please check one box on each line below to show whether you think each statement is true or false. Good luck charms sometimes do bring good luck.
 TOTAL%
0) Not available2645244.1
1) Definitely true29755.0
2) Probably true848914.2
3) Probably false800913.4
4) Definitely false1158219.3
8) Can't choose22143.7
9) No answer2650.4
Total59986100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 59986
Variables: 362
Scope: Other: Nations
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Varies by country
GETAHD_3 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD_3)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable112956.5
1) Hard work most important57128.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important1909.5
3) Luck most important1075.4
8) Don't know30.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHD_2 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD_2)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable95647.8
1) Hard work most important69935.0
2) Hard work, luck equally important22111.1
3) Luck most important1226.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHD_1 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD_1)
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable64032.0
1) Hard work most important90645.3
2) Hard work, luck equally important28714.4
3) Luck most important1628.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V100 from World Values Survey, 2010
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your views on this scale? 1 means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. 'In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life' vs. 'Hard work doesn't generally bring success -- it's more a matter of luck and connections'
 TOTAL%
-5) SE: Inapplicable; RU: Inappropriate response; Missing (Inappropriate)540.1
-2) No answer5550.7
-1) Don't know12121.6
1) In the long run, hard work usually brings a better live1905325.7
2) 2830611.2
3) 3855811.6
4) 465378.8
5) 5908112.3
6) 650666.8
7) 747056.4
8) 842045.7
9) 925103.4
10) Hard work doesn't generally bring success -- it's more a matter of luck and connections42015.7
Total74042100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 74042
Variables: 381
Scope: Other: International
Frame: Other: Adults in 80+ countries
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
VCF0627 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Do you think it's better to plan your life a good way ahead, or would you say life is too much a matter of luck to plan ahead very far?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no Post IW6316.6
1) Too much luck to plan303931.7
2) Plan ahead563358.7
9) DK; pro-con; it depends; both; other; refused to choose2893.0
Missing37846
Total9592100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable167334.1
1) Hard work216544.2
2) Both equally68814.0
3) Luck or help3547.2
8) Don't know200.4
9) No answer10.0
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAY from General Social Survey, 2006
Which do you think is the most important reason why people get ahead: their own hard work or lucky breaks and help from other people?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important46559.5
2) Hard work, luck equally important15820.2
3) Luck or help from other15219.4
8) Don't know60.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing3728
Total782100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 2004
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important58264.8
2) Hard work, luck equally important23225.8
3) Luck most important798.8
8) Don't know40.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Hard work158544.5
2) Both equally51514.5
3) Luck or help2848.0
8) Don't know110.3
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 2006
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important186868.2
2) Hard work, luck equally important54419.9
3) Luck most important31411.5
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1771
Total2739100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LCKCHRM from International Social Survey Program, Religion II, 1998
Now please think about something different. Please tick one box below to show whether you think the statement is true or false. -- Good luck charms sometimes do bring good luck.
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true13527.1
2) Probably true541428.4
3) Probably not true458524.1
4) Definitely not true604731.7
8) Can't choose15488.1
9) No answer1150.6
Missing19973
Total19061100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 39034
Variables: 202
Scope: Other: Nations
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Varies by country
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 2002
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work important57862.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important24826.8
3) Luck most important9210.0
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841
Total924100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 2000
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important119464.2
2) Hard work, luck equally important45124.2
3) Luck most important19310.4
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer100.5
Missing956
Total1861100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined - Instructional Dataset
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work214868.5
2) Both equally63920.4
3) Luck or help34911.1
Missing1684
Total3136100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1040
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work214868.2
2) Both equally63920.3
3) Luck or help34911.1
8) Don't know100.3
9) No answer50.2
Missing1669
Total3151100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1030
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined, (Inapplicable Responses Coded as Missing)
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work216567.1
2) Both equally68821.3
3) Luck or help35411.0
8) Don't know200.6
9) No answer10.0
Missing1673
Total3228100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1990
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important59865.2
2) Hard work, luck equally important19020.7
3) Luck most important12213.3
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing455
Total917100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MOSTLUCK from General Social Survey, 1996
The following are some statements that people have made. For each one, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. C. The really good things that happen to me are mostly luck.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree402.7
2) Agree19413.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree/it depends1137.7
4) Disagree85758.7
5) Strongly disagree24516.8
8) Don't know80.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing1444
Total1460100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1996
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important133369.3
2) Hard work, luck equally important34417.9
3) Luck most important21811.3
8) Don't know201.0
9) No answer80.4
Missing981
Total1923100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V120 from World Values Survey, 2005
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your views on this scale? 1 means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between: In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life vs. Hard work doesn't generally bring success-it's more a matter of luck and connections.
 TOTAL%
-3) Not applicable200.0
-2) No answer4020.7
-1) Don't know13832.3
1) In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life1465724.2
2) 2661110.9
3) 3683511.3
4) 454239.0
5) 5755612.5
6) 641696.9
7) 739566.5
8) 837936.3
9) 921763.6
10) Hard work doesn't generally bring success-it's more a matter of luck and connections35985.9
Total60579100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 60579
Variables: 316
Scope: Other: Nations
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1988
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important65166.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important20420.9
3) Luck most important11611.9
8) Don't know answer50.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing504
Total977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1991
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important65165.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important20320.4
3) Luck most important12512.6
8) Don't know70.7
9) No answer70.7
Missing524
Total993100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V136LUCK from Exceptional Experience Questionnaire
I agree with this statement... It is beyond my ability to explain and understand a certain existence of luck and misfortune in this world.
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all284.1
2) A little8812.8
3) Somewhat18627.0
4) Considerably38856.2
Missing21
Total690100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 711
Variables: 208
Scope: Other: United Kingdom
Frame: Other: Patients at medical facility
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1998
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important124766.3
2) Hard work, luck equally important41722.2
3) Luck most important19510.4
8) Don't know130.7
9) No answer100.5
Missing950
Total1882100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ELIMDIS2 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2004
Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Changed your luck?
 TOTAL%
1) Myself1729.1
2) No, I have not done159084.5
3) No, I have not done, but my family did1196.4
7) Don't know or forgot00.0
Total1881100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1881
Variables: 306
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CH_MAGIC from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1994
Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods: Changing luck by using magic.
 TOTAL%
0) Missing20.1
1) Yes, very much482.6
2) Yes, somewhat33518.0
3) No, not really59231.8
4) No, not at all55329.7
7) Don't know31516.9
8) Don't understand70.4
9) Refuse100.5
Total1862100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 1862
Variables: 537
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BLESS2 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1994
Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Changing your luck?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23412.6
2) No162387.2
9) Refuse50.3
Total1862100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 1862
Variables: 537
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PERSIT16 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2004
We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? You can achieve your goal because you are lucky.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1065.7
2) Yes, somewhat52427.8
3) No, not really94750.3
4) No, not at all29215.5
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot30.1
98) Refuse50.2
Total1881100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1881
Variables: 306
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1976
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important93162.1
2) Hard work, luck equally important35723.8
3) Luck most important19713.1
8) Don't know110.7
9) No answer30.2
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1980
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important92763.1
2) Hard work, luck equally important40927.9
3) Luck most important1188.0
8) Don't know110.7
9) No answer30.2
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LUKYCHRM from Religion in Italy
Do you keep (at home or on you) some lucky charm or item to which you are in some way attached?
 TOTAL%
1) No372085.7
2) Yes62314.3
Missing144
Total4343100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 4500
Variables: 345
Scope: Other: Italian sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATDAIL4 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1985
To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Unless one is lucky, it is very hard to be promoted or to earn a great fortune.
 TOTAL%
0) Refuse451.1
1) Strongly agree2095.0
2) Agree47011.2
3) Somewhat agree77918.6
4) Somewhat disagree105425.2
5) Disagree81219.4
6) Strongly disagree57413.7
7) No comment1964.7
9) Don't understand491.2
Missing11
Total4188100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 4199
Variables: 240
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SOCDES6 from Longitudinal Study of Generations, 1971
(G1, G2, G3) [Closest to my view] I sometimes envy the good luck of others.
 TOTAL%
0) No93760.9
1) Yes60139.1
Missing1958
Total1538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1971
Cases: 3496
Variables: 1044
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Ages 15 - 90
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Mixed Mode
CH_MAGIC from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1999
Do you believe that your personal destiny can be changed by the following methods? Changing luck by using magic.
 TOTAL%
0) Missing40.2
1) Yes, very much462.4
2) Yes, somewhat32216.7
3) No, not really80641.9
4) No, not at all53727.9
7) Don't know20310.5
8) Don't understand40.2
9) Refuse30.2
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1925
Variables: 428
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CH_LUCK from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1999
Within the past year, have you done any of the following things related to eliminating disasters and inviting blessings: Changed your luck?
 TOTAL%
0) Missing20.1
1) Yes1708.8
2) No174990.9
9) Refuse40.2
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1925
Variables: 428
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SUPERSTS from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Some people are superstitious and try to behave in such a way as to avoid bad luck or 'jinxing' themselves. How superstitious are you? -- Would you say you are very, somewhat, not very, or not at all superstitious?
 TOTAL%
1) VERY SUPERSTITIOUS212.5
2) SOMEWHAT SUPERSTITIOUS18321.8
3) NOT VERY SUPERSTITIOUS25029.7
4) NOT AT ALL SUPERSTITIOUS38746.0
Missing3
Total841100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
C006 from Survey of Texas Adults, 2004
The really good things that happen to me are mostly luck. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
 TOTAL%
-8) R-Refused20.1
-7) D-Don't know60.4
1) Strongly agree543.5
2) Agree25616.7
3) Neutral483.2
4) Disagree85155.5
5) Strongly disagree31520.6
Total1533100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1504
Variables: 199
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Texas Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SUPERSTS from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Some people are superstitious and try to behave in such a way as to avoid bad luck or 'jinxing' themselves. How superstitious are you -- would you say you are very, somewhat, not very, or not at all superstitious?
 TOTAL%
1) VERY SUPERSTITIOUS61.5
2) SOMEWHAT SUPERSTITIOUS8921.7
3) NOT VERY SUPERSTITIOUS13633.2
4) NOT AT ALL SUPERSTITIOUS17943.7
Missing3
Total410100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1994
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important137568.9
2) Hard work and luck are equally important38619.3
3) Luck most important21310.7
8) Don't know140.7
9) No answer80.4
Missing996
Total1996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LUCK from Anti-Semitism in the United States, 1964
I am going to read some things that some people believe and some people don't. For each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree -- Getting to the top is more a matter of luck than ability.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree33617.8
2) Disagree155482.2
Missing85
Total1890100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1964
Cases: 1975
Variables: 418
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q18NLUCK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, Members and Elders
Please answer the following questions related to your health: When I stay healthy, I'm just plain lucky.
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely false15319.6
2) 217122.0
3) 312616.2
4) Neither true nor false21527.6
5) 5465.9
6) 6506.4
7) Definitely true182.3
Missing52
Total779100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 831
Variables: 320
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q16MMOTI from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, Members and Elders
To what extent would you say the following statements are true for you? I remain motivated to carry on in times of good luck.
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all true50.6
2) 281.0
3) 3202.5
4) Somewhat true12115.0
5) 516220.1
6) 629136.1
7) Very true19824.6
Missing26
Total805100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 831
Variables: 320
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q18NLUCK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, Clergy
Please answer the following questions related to your health: When I stay healthy, I'm just plain lucky.
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely false12019.6
2) 216527.0
3) 313221.6
4) Neither true nor false12720.8
5) 5487.9
6) 6152.5
7) Definitely true40.7
Missing30
Total611100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 641
Variables: 351
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q18NLUCK from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, All
Please answer the following questions related to your health: When I stay healthy, I'm just plain lucky.
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely false27319.6
2) 233724.2
3) 325918.6
4) Neither true nor false34324.6
5) 5946.7
6) 6654.7
7) Definitely true221.6
Missing83
Total1393100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 1473
Variables: 185
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q16MMOTI from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, All
To what extent would you say the following statements are true for you? I remain motivated to carry on in times of good luck.
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all true70.5
2) 2120.8
3) 3292.0
4) Somewhat true18512.9
5) 529020.2
6) 656339.3
7) Very true34824.3
Missing42
Total1434100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 1473
Variables: 185
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q16MMOTI from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2008 - Volunteering and Other Topics, Clergy
To what extent would you say the following statements are true for you? I remain motivated to carry on in times of good luck.
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all true20.3
2) 240.6
3) 391.4
4) Somewhat true6410.2
5) 512720.3
6) 626943.0
7) Very true15024.0
Missing16
Total625100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 641
Variables: 351
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
GETAHEAD from General Social Survey, 1993
Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?
 TOTAL%
1) Hard work most important70365.4
2) Hard work, luck equally important23121.5
3) Luck most important13412.5
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer40.4
Missing531
Total1075100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BL13FL from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - The 13th floor of a building
 TOTAL%
1) Yes733.9
2) No177796.1
Missing67
Total1850100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLFRI13 from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Friday the 13th
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21211.4
2) No164988.6
Missing56
Total1861100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLWISH from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - Making a wish
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13012.9
2) No87987.1
Missing47
Total1009100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BL13FL from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - The 13th floor of a building
 TOTAL%
1) Yes224.0
2) No52796.0
Missing12
Total549100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLFRI13 from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Friday the 13th
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6511.7
2) No49088.3
Missing6
Total555100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLLADDER from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Crossing under a ladder
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6311.4
2) No49188.6
Missing7
Total554100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLMIR from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - A broken mirror
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6111.0
2) No49289.0
Missing8
Total553100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLCLOTH from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A particular piece of clothing
 TOTAL%
1) Yes315.9
2) No49594.1
Missing35
Total526100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLNO from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A lucky number
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12222.3
2) No42477.7
Missing15
Total546100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLRABBIT from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A rabbit's foot
 TOTAL%
1) Yes224.2
2) No50595.8
Missing34
Total527100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLWISH from Project Canada 1975-85 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - Making a wish
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6812.6
2) No47087.4
Missing23
Total538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 561
Variables: 678
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BL13FL from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - The 13th floor of a building
 TOTAL%
1) Yes393.8
2) No98496.2
Missing33
Total1023100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLRABBIT from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A rabbit's foot
 TOTAL%
1) Yes653.6
2) No172896.4
Missing124
Total1793100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLNO from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A lucky number
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42823.1
2) No142276.9
Missing67
Total1850100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLCLOTH from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A particular piece of clothing
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1086.0
2) No167994.0
Missing130
Total1787100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLMIR from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - A broken mirror
 TOTAL%
1) Yes21411.5
2) No165188.5
Missing52
Total1865100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLLADDER from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Crossing under a ladder
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22712.2
2) No163387.8
Missing57
Total1860100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLWISH from Project Canada 1975
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - Making a wish
 TOTAL%
1) Yes25614.1
2) No156585.9
Missing96
Total1821100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLNO from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A lucky number
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23422.8
2) No79177.2
Missing31
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLCLOTH from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A particular piece of clothing
 TOTAL%
1) Yes535.4
2) No93494.6
Missing69
Total987100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
SUPERSTS from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Some people are superstitious and try to behave in such a way as to avoid bad luck or 'jinxing' themselves. How superstitious are you? -- Would you say you are very, somewhat, not very, or not at all superstitious?
 TOTAL%
1) Very superstitious242.0
2) Somewhat superstitious27922.4
3) Not very superstitious39131.3
4) Not at all superstitious55244.3
Missing6
Total1247100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GLRABBIT from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A rabbit's foot
 TOTAL%
1) Yes343.4
2) No95796.6
Missing65
Total991100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLMIR from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - A broken mirror
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11811.4
2) No91388.6
Missing25
Total1031100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLLADDER from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Crossing under a ladder
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12111.7
2) No90988.3
Missing26
Total1030100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLFRI13 from Project Canada 1975-80 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Friday the 13th
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12412.1
2) No90487.9
Missing28
Total1028100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1056
Variables: 617
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BL13FL from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - The 13th floor of a building
 TOTAL%
1) Yes113.2
2) No33896.8
Missing10
Total349100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLFRI13 from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Friday the 13th
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4312.1
2) No31187.9
Missing5
Total354100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLLADDER from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Crossing under a ladder
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4011.3
2) No31388.7
Missing6
Total353100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLMIR from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - A broken mirror
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3710.5
2) No31689.5
Missing6
Total353100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLCLOTH from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A particular piece of clothing
 TOTAL%
1) Yes216.2
2) No31793.8
Missing21
Total338100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLNO from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A lucky number
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8624.4
2) No26775.6
Missing6
Total353100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLCLOTH from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A particular piece of clothing
 TOTAL%
1) Yes225.9
2) No35194.1
Missing27
Total373100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLFRI13 from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Friday the 13th
 TOTAL%
1) Yes348.7
2) No35591.3
Missing11
Total389100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BL13FL from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - The 13th floor of a building
 TOTAL%
1) Yes102.6
2) No37597.4
Missing15
Total385100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLRABBIT from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A rabbit's foot
 TOTAL%
1) Yes164.7
2) No32395.3
Missing20
Total339100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLWISH from Project Canada 1975-90 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - Making a wish
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3911.4
2) No30488.6
Missing16
Total343100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 359
Variables: 734
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLRABBIT from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A rabbit's foot
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92.4
2) No36597.6
Missing26
Total374100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLWISH from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - Making a wish
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4311.4
2) No33488.6
Missing23
Total377100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLMIR from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - A broken mirror
 TOTAL%
1) Yes369.3
2) No35390.7
Missing11
Total389100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
BLLADDER from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing bad luck? - Crossing under a ladder
 TOTAL%
1) Yes379.6
2) No35090.4
Missing13
Total387100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
GLNO from Project Canada 1975-95 Panel Study
Have you ever regarded the following as bringing you good luck? - A lucky number
 TOTAL%
1) Yes8421.7
2) No30378.3
Missing13
Total387100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 400
Variables: 865
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed

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