General Social Survey 1993 [United States]

• CASEID
• Sequential Record ID

Column:  1     Width:  5     Type:  numeric

• YEAR
• GSS YEA FOR THIS RESPONDENT

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  9999

Column:  6     Width:  4     Type:  numeric

• ID
• RESPONDNT ID NUMBER

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  9999

Column:  10     Width:  4     Type:  numeric

• WRKSTAT
• LABOR FRCE STATUS

Survey Question:  Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what?

Column:  14     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• HRS1
• NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED LAST WEEK

Survey Question:  If working full or part time: How many hours did you work last week at all jobs?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  15     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• HRS2
• NUMBER OF HOURS USUALLY WORK A WEEK

Survey Question:  If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work at all jobs?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  17     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• EVWORK
• EVER WORK AS LONG AS ONE YEAR

Survey Question:  If retired, in school, keeping house, or others: Did you ever work for as long as one year?

Column:  19     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• WRKSLF
• R SELF-EMP OR WORKS FOR SOMEBODY

Survey Question:  (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else?

Column:  20     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• OCC80
• RS CENSUS OCCUPATION CODE (1980)

Survey Question:  What kind of work do you (did you normally) do? That is, what (is/as) your job called?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  21     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: Coded using the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation and industries codes for 1980 and 2 digit 1989 GSS/NORC prestige score. See Q.2 (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for question text and Appendices F-H(in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for full details and distributions. The distributions above are for the first digit of each three codes, except that missing value codes are collapsed with blanks. Commute is a two-digit variable.

• PRESTG80
• RS OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1980)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  24     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: Coded using the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation and industries codes for 1980 and 2 digit 1989 GSS/NORC prestige score. See Q.2 (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for question text and Appendices F-H(in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for full details and distributions. The distributions above are for the first digit of each three codes, except that missing value codes are collapsed with blanks. Commute is a two-digit variable.

• INDUS80
• RS INDUSTRY CODE (1980)

Survey Question:  What (do/did) you actually do in that job? Tell me, what (are/were) some of your main duties? What kind of place (do/did) you work for?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  26     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: Coded using the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation and industries codes for 1980 and 2 digit 1989 GSS/NORC prestige score. See Q.2 (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for question text and Appendices F-H(in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for full details and distributions. The distributions above are for the first digit of each three codes, except that missing value codes are collapsed with blanks. Commute is a two-digit variable.

• MARITAL
• MARITAL STATUS

Survey Question:  Are you currently--married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?

Column:  29     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• AGEWED
• AGE WHEN FIRST MARRIED

Survey Question:  If ever married: How old were you when you first married?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  30     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Enter exact age.

• DIVORCE
• EVER BEEN DIVORCED OR SEPARATED

Survey Question:  If currently married or widowed: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated?

Column:  32     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• WIDOWED
• EVER BEEN WIDOWED

Survey Question:  If currently married, separated, or divorced: Have you ever been widowed?

Column:  33     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• SPWRKSTA
• SPOUSE LABOR FORCE STATUS

Survey Question:  Last week was your (wife/husband) working full time, part time, going to school, keeping home, or what?

Column:  34     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: If R is currently married ask Q5 in GSS cumulative codebook. Others skip to instructions before Q8 (in GSS cumulative codebook). Remarks: See Appendix L (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook): Hours worked, for detailed distribution. The distribution for the first digit Col. 28, is given below. See Appendix N for changes across surveys. The distribution for the first digit, Col. 30, is given below. Contents of Col. 27, punch 8 (Other, Specify), available from NORC. Card B contained responses for punches 1 through 8. See Appendix N for changes across surveys.

• SPHRS1
• NUMBER OF HRS SPOUSE WORKED LAST WEEK

Survey Question:  If working full or part time: How many hours did (he/she)work last week, at all jobs?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  35     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: See Appendix L (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook): Hours worked, for detailed distribution. The distribution for the first digit Col. 28, is given below. See Appendix N for changes across surveys. The distribution for the first digit, Col. 30, is given below. Contents of Col. 27, punch 8 (Other, Specify), available from NORC. Card B contained responses for punches 1 through 8. See Appendix N for changes across surveys.

• SPHRS2
• NO. OF HRS SPOUSE USUALLY WORKS A WEEK

Survey Question:  If with a job but not at work: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  37     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: See Appendix L (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook): Hours worked, for detailed distribution. The distribution for the first digit Col. 28, is given below. See Appendix N for changes across surveys. The distribution for the first digit, Col. 30, is given below. Contents of Col. 27, punch 8 (Other, Specify), available from NORC. Card B contained responses for punches 1 through 8. See Appendix N for changes across surveys.

• SPEVWORK
• SPOUSE EVER WORK AS LONG AS A YEAR

Survey Question:  If retired, in school, keeping house, or others: Did (he/she) ever work for as long as one year?

Column:  39     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: See Appendix L (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook): Hours worked, for detailed distribution. The distribution for the first digit Col. 28, is given below. See Appendix N for changes across surveys. The distribution for the first digit, Col. 30, is given below. Contents of Col. 27, punch 8 (Other, Specify), available from NORC. Card B contained responses for punches 1 through 8. See Appendix N for changes across surveys.

• SPWRKSLF
• SPOUSE SELF-EMP. OR WORKS FOR SOMEBODY

Survey Question:  (Is/Was)(he/she) self-employed or (does/did)(he/she) work for someone else?

Column:  40     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• SPOCC80
• SPOUSE CENSUS OCCUPATION CODE (1980)

Survey Question:  What kind of work (does/did) your [spouse] normally do? That is, what (is/was) (his/her) job called?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  41     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• SPPRES80
• SPOUSES OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1980)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  44     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• SPIND80
• SPOUSES INDUSTRY CODE (1980)

Survey Question:  What (does/did) [spouse] actually do in that job? Tell me, what (are/were) some of (his/her) main duties? What kind of place (does/did) [spouse] work for?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  46     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• PAWRKSLF
• FATHER SELF-EMP. OR WORKED FOR SOMEBODY

Survey Question:  Was he self employed or did he work for someone else?

Column:  49     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PAOCC80
• FATHERS CENSUS OCCUPATION CODE (1980)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  50     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• PAPRES80
• FATHERS OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1980)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  53     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• PAIND80
• FATHERS INDUSTRY CODE (1980)

Survey Question:  What did he actually do in that job? Tell me, what were some of his main duties? What kind of place did he work for?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  999

Column:  55     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: The above questions are not coded but are used to code occupation, prestige, and industry. This survey uses the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit occupation classification for 1970 and or 1980 occupations, the 2 digit Hodge, Siegel, Rossi prestige score, and the U.S. Bureau of the Census 3 digit industrial classifications for 1972-1990 and the 1980 Census occupational and industrial classifications and the NORC/GSS prestige score for 1988 to the present. Detailed occupational classifications, prestige scores and industrial classifications can be found in Appendices F, G and H (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook). See also Appendix J (in the GSS Cumulative Codebook) for socio-economic index scores. The distributions given below are for the first digit of each of the three codes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 59.

• SIBS
• NUMBER OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Survey Question:  How many brothers and sisters did you have? Please count those born alive but no longer living. as well as those alive now. Also include stepbrothers and stepsisters, and children adopted by your parents.

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  99

Column:  58     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• CHILDS
• NUMBER OF CHILDREN

Survey Question:  How many children have you ever had? Please count all that were born alive at any time (including any you had from a previous marriage).

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  60     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• AGE
• AGE OF RESPONDENT

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  97

Column:  61     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Remarks: Data of birth has been recoded into actual age in Cols. 56 and 57. See Appendix D: Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix E: Age Distributions (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for detailed responses. See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• EDUC
• HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that you finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did you ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did you complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did you complete? Do you have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  96

Column:  63     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned. See Appendix D Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for a discussion of original format of Qs 15-18 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• PAEDUC
• HIGHEST YEAR SCHOOL COMPLETED, FATHER

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your father (father substitute) finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did he ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did he complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did he complete? Does he have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  96

Column:  65     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned.

• MAEDUC
• HIGHEST YEAR SCHOOL COMPLETED, MOTHER

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your mother (mother substitute) finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did she ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did she complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did she complete? Does she have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  96

Column:  67     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned.

• SPEDUC
• HIGHEST YEAR SCHOOL COMPLETED, SPOUSE

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your spouse finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did (he/she) ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did (he/she) complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did (he/she) complete? Does (he/she) have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  96

Column:  69     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned.

• DEGREE
• RS HIGHEST DEGREE

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that you finished and got credit for? If Finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did you ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did you complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did you complete? Do you have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Column:  71     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned. See Appendix D Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for a discussion of original format of Qs 15-18 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• PADEG
• FATHERS HIGHEST DEGREE

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your father (father substitute) finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did he ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did he complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did he complete? Does he have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Column:  72     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned. See Appendix D Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for a discussion of original format of Qs 15-18 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• MADEG
• MOTHERS HIGHEST DEGREE

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your mother (mother substitute) finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did she ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did she complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did she complete? Does she have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Column:  73     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned. See Appendix D Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for a discussion of original format of Qs 15-18 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• SPDEG
• SPOUSES HIGHEST DEGREE

Survey Question:  What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your spouse finished and got credit for? If finished 9th-12th grade or DK: Did (he/she) ever get a high school diploma or a GED certificate? Did (he/she) complete one or more years of college for credit--not including schooling such as business college, technical or vocational school? If Yes: How many years did (he/she) complete? Does (he/she) have any college degree? (IF Yes: What degree or degrees?)

Column:  74     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Code exact grade or highest degree earned. See Appendix D Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for a discussion of original format of Qs 15-18 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• SEX
• RESPONDENTS SEX

Column:  75     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Interviewer coded. See Appendix T, GSS methodological Report No. 9. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• RACE
• RACE OF RESPONDENT

Survey Question:  What race do you consider yourself?

Column:  76     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Code without asking only if there is no doubt in your mind. Record verbatim and code. Remarks: Interviewer coded except in cases where question suggested was asked. Punch 3 in Col. 71 (Other Specify) included 1 Aleut, 154 American Indian, 1 Arab, 139 Asian, 1 Chamorro, 24 Chinese, 1 Chinese/Japanese, 1 Creole, 2 Cuban, 1 Dominican, 1 Egyptian, 38 Filipino, 1 Guyanese, 6 Hawaiian, 6 Hindu, 267 Hispanic, 1 Hmong, 4 Human, 31 Indian (Asian), 1 Indonesian, 1 Israelite, 3 Iranian, 1 Jamaican, 29 Japanese, 11 Korean, 3 Loas, 4 Latin, 3 Latino, 2 Lebanese, 1 Malaysian, 2 Mestizo, 59 Mexican, 3 Mulatto, 18 Native American, 49 Oriental, 5 Pacific Island, 3 Polynesian, 22 Puerto Rican, 30 Spanish, 2 Thai, 3 Vietnamese, 1 West Indies, 8 "Mixed", 1 "mixed bag", 1 "person of color", "1/2 American Indian, 1/2 Hispanic", 1 "halfbreed", 5 "Brown" and 3 "Yellow", 2 Amerasian", 2 "Biracial", 1 "Black and Asian", and 1 "Black and White", 1 "Black, American Indian/White", 1 "Euro-Asian", 1 "don't have one, just me", 1 "White+Mexican", 2 "1/2 Caucasian, 1/2 Philipins", 1 "African Cherokee", 1 "Mexican and Indian", 1 "American/Bangdi" and 1 "wheat color." If planning to perform trend analysis wit this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56. See also GSS Methodological Reports 85 and 89.

• RES16
• TYPE OF PLACE LIVED IN WHEN 16 YRS OLD

Survey Question:  Which if the categories on this card comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old?

Column:  77     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Card C contained responses for Punches 1 to 6.

• REG16
• REGION OF RESIDENCE, AGE 16

Survey Question:  In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old?

Column:  78     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: New England = Main, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island. Middle Atlantic = New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. East North Central = Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. West North Central = Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas. South Atlantic = Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, District of Columbia. East South Central = Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi. West South Central = Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas. Mountain = Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico. Pacific = Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii.

• MOBILE16
• GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY SINCE AGE 16

Survey Question:  When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)?

Column:  79     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Refer to region codes below and enter code number in box. Remarks: See Appendix D: Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook), for discussion of the recoding of the original question.

• FAMILY16
• LIVING WITH PARENTS WHEN 16 YRS OLD

Survey Question:  Were you living with both your own mother and father around the time you were 16? (If no: With whom were you living around that time?)(If R. married or left home by age 16, probe: "Before that.")

Column:  80     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• FAMDIF16
• REASON NOT LIVING WITH PARENTS

Survey Question:  If not living with both own mother and father: What happened?

Column:  81     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Contents of Punches 6, 7, 0 in Col. 75 (Other specify) are available from NORC. See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys. If planning to perform trend analysis with FAMILY16, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• MAWORK
• MOTHERS EMPLOYMENT SINCE MARRIAGE

Survey Question:  Did your mother ever work for pay as long as a year after she was marries?

Column:  82     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Ask only for respondents who lived with own mother (see Q27 in GSS cumulative codebook): (Others skip to Q29 in GSS cumulative codebook.)

• MAWKBORN
• MOTHERS EMPLOYMENT AFTER R WAS BORN

Survey Question:  Did she [your mother] work for as long as a year before you started first grade?

Column:  83     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• INCOM16
• RS FAMILY INCOME WHEN 16 YRS OLD

Survey Question:  Thinking about the time when you were 16 years old, compared with American families in general then, would you say your family income was--far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (Probe: Just your best guess.)

Column:  84     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• BORN
• WAS R BORN IN THIS COUNTRY

Survey Question:  Were you born in this country?

Column:  85     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PARBORN
• WERE RS PARENTS BORN IN THIS COUNTRY

Survey Question:  Were both your parents born in this country?

Column:  86     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: If respondent is uncertain of parent use same persons as in Qs 8, 16, 17, 20 and 21 in GSS cumulative codebook.

• GRANBORN
• HOW MANY GRANDPARENTS BORN OUTSIDE U.S.

Survey Question:  Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? If no ask: How many were born outside the United States?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  87     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• HOMPOP
• NUMBER OF PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD

Survey Question:  Household size and Composition: Number of household members.

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  97

Column:  88     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• BABIES
• HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS LESS THAN 6 YRS OLD

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  90     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Household size and Composition: Number of household members.

• PRETEEN
• HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 6 THRU 12 YRS OLD

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  91     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Household size and Composition: Number of members 6 to 12 years.

• TEENS
• HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 13 THRU 17 YRS OLD

Survey Question:  Household size and Composition: Number of members 13 to 17 years old.

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  92     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• ADULTS
• HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 18 YRS AND OLDER

Survey Question:  Household size and Composition: Number of members over 17 years old.

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  93     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendices D and N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for recodes and wording changes. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 3. See Appendix A (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for use of 34D as weight. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• UNRELAT
• NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD NOT RELATED

Survey Question:  Is everyone in the household related to you in some way? If no: How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  94     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• EARNRS
• HOW MANY IN FAMILY EARNED MONEY

Survey Question:  Just thinking about your family now--those people in the household who are related to you...How many persons in the family, including yourself, earned any money last year--1992--from any job or employment?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  7

Column:  95     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• INCOME
• TOTAL FAMILY INCOME

Survey Question:  In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? Just tell me the letter.

Column:  96     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Card D contained responses for Punches 01-12 only. See Qs. 38, 39, 40, 42, 44 and 46 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) comparable questions in 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1982-1990. For 1972, 1977, 1978, 1980, and 1982-2000 income has been recoded from these questions to match the categories in Q. 37 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• RINCOME
• RESPONDENTS INCOME

Survey Question:  Did you earn any income from (occupation described on Q2) in 1992? If Yes: In which of these groups did your earnings from (occupation in Q2) for last year --1992-- fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. Just tell me the letter.

Column:  98     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: Card E contained responses for Punches 01-12 only. Q38 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) responses are not in these data, but are contained in Q 38A (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Qs. 41, 43, 45 and 47 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for comparable questions in 1977, 1978-1980, 1982-2000 surveys.

• REGION
• REGION OF INTERVIEW

Column:  100     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Region of interview. See Q. 26 (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for a listing of states within regions, or refer to "Statistical Abstract" (any edition), published by U.S. Bureau of the Census, for this information.

• XNORCSIZ
• EXPANDED N.O.R.C. SIZE CODE

Column:  101     Width:  2     Type:  numeric
Text: a. A suburb is defined as any incorporated area or unincorporated area of 1,000+ (or listed as such in the U.S. Census PC (1)-A books) within the boundaries of an SMSA but not within the limits of a central city of the SMSA. Some SMSAs have more than one central city, e.g. Minneapolis-St-Paul In these cases, both cities are coded as central cities. b. If such an instance were to arise, a city of 50,000 or over which is not part of an SMSA would be coded '7'. c. Unincorporated areas of over 2,499 are treated as incorporated areas of the same size. Unincorporated areas under 1,000 are not listed by the Census and are treated here as part of the next larger civil division, usually the township. The source of the data is the 1970 U.S. Census population figures published in the PC (1)-A series. Tables 6 and 10. Practically, the codes '6' and '10' are localities not listed in Table 6 (Population of Incorporated Places and Unincorporated Places over 1,000). For the 1980 frame cases analogous tables from the 1980 Census were used. Remarks: See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 4.

• SRCBELT
• SRC BELTCODE

Column:  103     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: The SRC belt code is described in Appendix D: Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook). See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys. See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 4.

• SIZE
• SIZE OF PLACE IN 1000S

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 0      Maximum value=  9999

Column:  104     Width:  4     Type:  numeric
Text: Size of place in thousands -- A 4-digit number which provides actual size of place of interview. Remember when using this code to add 3 zeros. Remarks: This code is the population to the nearest 1,000 of the smallest civil division listed by the U.S. Census (city, town, other incorporated area over 1,000 in population, township, division, etc.) which encompasses the segment. If a segment falls into more than one locality, the following rules apply in determining the locality for which the rounded population figure is coded. If the predominance of the listings for any segment are in one of the localities, the rounded population of that locality is coded. If the listings are distributed equally over localities in the segment, and the localities are all cities, towns, or villages, the rounded population of the larger city or town is coded. The same is true if the localities are all rural townships or divisions. If the listings are distributed equally over localities in the segment and the localities include a town or a village and a rural township or division, the rounded population of the town or village is coded. The source of the data is the 1970 U.S. Census population figures published in the PC(1)-A series, Tables 6 and 10. For cases from the 1980 and 1990 frames analogous tables from the 1980 and 1990 Censuses were used. See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys.

• PARTYID
• POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION

Survey Question:  Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what?

Column:  108     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix D: Recodes (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for original question format and method of recoding. See Appendix N (in GSS Cumulative Codebook) for changes across surveys. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• VOTE88
• DID R VOTE IN 1988 ELECTION

Survey Question:  In 1988, you remember that Dukakis ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election?

Column:  109     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PRES88
• VOTE FOR DUKAKIS OR BUSH

Survey Question:  If voted: Did you vote for Dukakis or Bush?

Column:  110     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• IF88WHO
• WHO WOULD R HAVE VOTED FOR-1988 ELECTION

Survey Question:  If did not vote or ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted?

Column:  111     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• VOTE92
• DID R VOTE IN 1992 ELECTION

Survey Question:  In 1992, you remember that Clinton ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans and Perot as an Independent. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election?

Column:  112     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PRES92
• VOTE FOR CLINTON, BUSH, PEROT

Survey Question:  If voted: Did you vote for Clinton, Bush, or Perot?

Column:  113     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• IF92WHO
• WHO WOULD R HAVE VOTED FOR-1992 ELECTION 7

Survey Question:  If did not vote or ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted?

Column:  114     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• POLVIEWS
• THINK OF SELF AS LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE

Survey Question:  We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. I'm going to show you a seven point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal--point 1--to extremely conservative--point 7. Where would you place yourself on this scale?

Column:  115     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Hand card Q.

• NATSPAC
• SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First: Space exploration program, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount on the space exploration program?

Column:  116     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATENVIR
• IMPROVING & PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Improving and protecting the environment, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount on improving and protecting the environment?

Column:  117     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATHEAL
• IMPROVING & PROTECTING NATIONS HEALTH

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Improving and protecting the nation's health, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount on improving and protecting the nations health?

Column:  118     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATCITY
• SOLVING PROBLEMS OF BIG CITIES

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Solving the problems of the big cities, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount on solving the problems of the big cities?

Column:  119     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATCRIME
• HALTING RISING CRIME RATE

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Halting the rising crime rate, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount halting the rising crime rate?

Column:  120     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATDRUG
• DEALING WITH DRUG ADDICTION

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Dealing with drug addiction, are we spending too much, too little or about the right amount on

Column:  121     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATEDUC
• IMPROVING NATIONS EDUCATION SYSTEM

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Improving the nation's education system, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  122     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATRACE
• IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF BLACKS

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Improving the conditions of Blacks, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  123     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATARMS
• MILITARY, ARMAMENTS, AND DEFENSE

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. The military, armaments and defense, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  124     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATAID
• FOREIGN AID

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Foreign aid, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  125     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATFARE
• WELFARE

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Welfare, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  126     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATROAD
• HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Highways and bridges, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  127     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATSOC
• SOCIAL SECURITY

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Social security, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  128     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATMASS
• MASS TRANSPORTATION

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Mass transportation, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  129     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATPARK
• PARKS AND RECREATION

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Parks and recreation, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  130     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATENVIY
• THE ENVIRONMENT -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. The environment, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  131     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATHEALY
• HEALTH -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Health, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  132     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATCITYY
• ASSISTANCE TO BIG CITIES -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Assistance to big cities, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  133     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATCRIMY
• LAW ENFORCEMENT -- VERISON Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Law enforcement, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  134     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATDRUGY
• DRUG REHABILITATION -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Drug rehabilitation, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  135     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATEDUCY
• EDUCATION -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Education, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  136     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATRACEY
• ASSISTANCE TO BLACKS -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Assistance to blacks, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  137     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATARMSY
• NATIONAL DEFENSE -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. National defense, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  138     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATAIDY
• ASSISTANCE TO OTHER COUNTRIES -- VER Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Assistance to other countries, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  139     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATFAREY
• ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR -- VERSION Y

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Assistance to the poor, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  140     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• NATSPACZ
• SPACE EXPLORATION -- VERSION Z

Survey Question:  We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we are spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Advancing space exploration, are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on it?

Column:  141     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQUAL3
• GOVT SHLD INSURE JOBS AND STABLE PRICES

Survey Question:  On these cards are some opinions about the government and the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree. The government must see to it that everyone has a job and that prices are stable, even if the rights of businessmen have to be restricted.

Column:  142     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQUAL4
• RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVT TO MEET NEEDS

Survey Question:  On these cards are some opinions about the government and the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree. It is the responsibility of government to meet everyone's needs, even in case of sickness, poverty, unemployment, and old age.

Column:  143     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQUAL5
• SOCIAL WELFARE BENEFITS ARE DISINCENTIVE

Survey Question:  On these cards are some opinions about the government and the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree. If social welfare benefits such as disability, unemployment compensation, and early retirement pensions are as high as they are now, it only makes people not want to work anymore.

Column:  144     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQUAL6
• ONE IS ABLE TO LIVE WELL IN AMERICA

Survey Question:  On these cards are some opinions about the government and the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree. All in all, one can live well in America.

Column:  145     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQUAL7
• BUSINESS PROFITS ARE DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY

Survey Question:  On these cards are some opinions about the government and the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree. Generally speaking, business profits are distributed fairly in the United States.

Column:  146     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EQWLTH
• SHOULD GOVT REDUCE INCOME DIFFERENCES

Survey Question:  Some people think that the government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and the poor, perhaps by raising the taxes of wealthy families or by giving income assistance to the poor. Others think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor. Here is a card with a scale from 1 to 7. Think of a score of 1 as meaning that the government ought to reduce the income differences between rich and poor, and a score of 7 meaning that the government should not concern itself with reducing income differences. What score between 1 and 7 comes closest to the way you feel? (Circle one):

Column:  147     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: Card V contained responses for punches 1-7.

• TAX
• RS FEDERAL INCOME TAX

Survey Question:  Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low?

Column:  148     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: In 1976, this question was asked immediately before Q. 66 in GSS cumulative codebook (spending priorities) for half of the sample with Form 1. For the half with Form 2, this question immediately followed Q. 66 in GSS cumulative codebook. See Q. 248 in GSS cumulative codebook for the split-ballot forms. See Appendix N for across survey changes. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• SPKATH
• ALLOW ANTI-RELIGIONIST TO SPEAK

Survey Question:  There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion ... If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?

Column:  149     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix N, in GSS Cumulative Codebook, for across survey changes.

• COLATH
• ALLOW ANTI-RELIGIONIST TO TEACH

Survey Question:  There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion ... Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?

Column:  150     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix N, in GSS Cumulative Codebook, for across survey changes.

• LIBATH
• ALLOW ANTI-RELIGIOUS BOOK IN LIBRARY

Survey Question:  There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion ... If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?

Column:  151     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix N, in GSS Cumulative Codebook, for across survey changes.

• SPKRAC
• ALLOW RACIST TO SPEAK

Survey Question:  Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he be allowed to speak, or not?

Column:  152     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix N, in GSS Cumulative Codebook, for across survey changes.

• COLRAC
• ALLOW RACIST TO TEACH

Survey Question:  Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?

Column:  153     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• LIBRAC
• ALLOW RACISTS BOOK IN LIBRARY

Survey Question:  Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote which said Blacks are inferior should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?

Column:  154     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• SPKCOM
• ALLOW COMMUNIST TO SPEAK

Survey Question:  Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. Suppose this admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not?

Column:  155     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• COLCOM
• SHOULD COMMUNIST TEACHER BE FIRED

Survey Question:  Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. Suppose he is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not?

Column:  156     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• LIBCOM
• ALLOW COMMUNISTS BOOK IN LIBRARY

Survey Question:  Now, I should like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. Suppose he wrote a book which is in your public library. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not?

Column:  157     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• SPKMIL
• ALLOW MILITARIST TO SPEAK

Survey Question:  Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community, should he be allowed to speak, or not?

Column:  158     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• COLMIL
• ALLOW MILITARIST TO TEACH

Survey Question:  Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?

Column:  159     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• LIBMIL
• ALLOW MILITARISTS BOOK IN LIBRARY

Survey Question:  Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Suppose he wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book be removed from the public library. Would you favor removing it, or not?

Column:  160     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• SPKHOMO
• ALLOW HOMOSEXUAL TO SPEAK

Survey Question:  And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? Suppose this admitted homosexual wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not?

Column:  161     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• COLHOMO
• ALLOW HOMOSEXUAL TO TEACH

Survey Question:  And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?

Column:  162     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• LIBHOMO
• ALLOW HOMOSEXUALS BOOK IN LIBRARY

Survey Question:  And what about a man who admits that he is a homosexual? If some people in your community suggested that a book he wrote in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?

Column:  163     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• CAPPUN
• FAVOR OR OPPOSE DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDER

Survey Question:  Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder?

Column:  164     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• GUNLAW
• FAVOR OR OPPOSE GUN PERMITS

Survey Question:  Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun?

Column:  165     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• COURTS
• COURTS DEALING WITH CRIMINALS

Survey Question:  In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals?

Column:  166     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• WIRTAP
• WIRETAPPING

Survey Question:  Everything considered, would you say that, in general, you approve or disapprove of wiretapping?

Column:  167     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• GRASS
• SHOULD MARIJUANA BE MADE LEGAL

Survey Question:  Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?

Column:  168     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• USWARY
• EXPECT U.S. IN WORLD WAR IN 10 YEARS

Survey Question:  Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years?

Column:  169     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• USINTL
• TAKE ACTIVE PART IN WORLD AFFAIRS

Survey Question:  Do you think it will be best for the future of this country if we take an active part in world affairs, or if we stay out of world affairs?

Column:  170     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• USUN
• REMAIN IN U.N. OR PULL OUT

Survey Question:  Do you think our government should continue to belong to the United Nations, or should we pull out of it now?

Column:  171     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• COMMUN
• FEELINGS ABOUT COMMUNISM

Survey Question:  Thinking about all the different kinds of governments in the world today, which of these statements comes closest to how you feel about Communism as a form of government? Code one.

Column:  172     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• RUSSIA
• LIKING FOR RUSSIA

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? Russia?

Column:  173     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• JAPAN
• LIKING FOR JAPAN

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? Japan?

Column:  174     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• CANADA
• LIKING FOR CANADA

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? Canada?

Column:  175     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• CHINA
• LIKING FOR CHINA

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? China?

Column:  176     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• ISRAEL
• LIKING FOR ISRAEL

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? Israel?

Column:  177     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• EGYPT
• LIKING FOR EGYPT

Survey Question:  You will notice that the boxes on this card go from the highest position of "plus 5" for a country which you like very much, to the lowest position of "minus 5" for a country you dislike very much. How far up the scales or how far down the scale would you rate the following countries? Egypt?

Column:  178     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• RELIG
• RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE

Survey Question:  What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion?

Column:  179     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• DENOM
• SPECIFIC DENOMINATION

Survey Question:  If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (Probe for exact denomination)

Column:  181     Width:  2     Type:  numeric

• OTHER
• OTHER PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
  Minimum value= 1      Maximum value=  997

Column:  183     Width:  3     Type:  numeric
Text: Q. RELIG, Col. 174-175, punch 5 (Other, SPECIFY), is available from NORC. Q. DENOM, Cols. 176-177, punch 60 (N=4957), recoded into Cols. 178-180 [OTHER]. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56. See Appendix K: Protestant denominations. See Appendix N for changes across surveys.

• JEW
• WHAT SORT OF JEW R IS

Survey Question:  If Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (Probe for exact denomination)

Column:  186     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• FUND
• HOW FUNDAMENTALIST IS R CURRENTLY

Survey Question:  Fundamentalism/Liberalism of respondent's religion.

Column:  187     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See Appendix T, GSS Methodological Report No. 43. If planning to perform trend analysis with this variable, please consult GSS Methodological Report No. 56.

• ATTEND
• HOW OFTEN R ATTENDS RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Survey Question:  How often do you attend religious services? (Use categories as probes, if necessary.)

Column:  188     Width:  1     Type:  numeric
Text: See GSS Methodological Report No. 88

• RELITEN
• STRENGTH OF AFFILIATION

Survey Question:  Ask everyone with any religious preference named in Q. 104. Would you call yourself a strong (Preference named in Q. 104 or 104-A) or a not very strong (Preference named in Q. 104 or 104-A).

Column:  189     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• POSTLIFE
• BELIEF IN LIFE AFTER DEATH

Survey Question:  Do you believe there is life after death?

Column:  190     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PALEFULL
• AFTERLIFE CONTRAST: SHADOWS OR FULL

Survey Question:  If Q. 108 is "Yes" or "Undecided", ask Q. 109A-D. People picture life after death in many different ways. We'd like to know how you think of life after death. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of life after death. Look at the first set of contrasting images. If you think that life after death is "A pale, shadowy form of life, hardly life at all", you would place yourself at 1. If you think it is "A life of complete fulfillment, spiritual and physical", you would place yourself at 7. If you think it is somewhere between these two you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Where would you place your images of life after death for ...?

Column:  191     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• PRAY
• HOW OFTEN DOES R PRAY

Survey Question:  About how often do you pray? Use categories as probes.

Column:  192     Width:  1     Type:  numeric

• MAPA
• CONTRAST BETWEEN MOTHER AND FATHER

Survey Question:  There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (Hand care AE). If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.