Performing Arts Research Coalition 2002: Boston Household Survey

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Title: Performing Arts Research Coalition 2002: Boston Household Survey

CPANDA Identification Number: a00115

Author: Performing Arts Research Coalition

Produced By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, December 23, 2003, Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Software used in Production: NetBeans IDE

Funding Agency/Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trusts

Grant Number: 2000-001763

Distributed By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, February 5, 2004

Contact Person: CPANDA, Princeton University (cpanda@princeton.edu)

Depositor: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, November 1, 2003

Series
Performing Arts Research Coalition
The Performing Arts Research Coalition is a collaborative effort of five national service organizations in the performing arts, supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Data are being gathered in ten communities: Alaska, Cincinnati, Denver, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Austin, Boston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Sarasota (FL) and Washington D.C. PARC data include administrative surveys, audience surveys, subscriber surveys, and community/household surveys.

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, CPANDA

APA Citation: Performing Arts Research Coalition. 2004. PERFORMING ARTS RESEARCH COALITION 2002: BOSTON HOUSEHOLD SURVEY [codebook file]. CPANDA ed. Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive [producer and distributor].

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Title: Performing Arts Research Coalition 2002: Boston Household Survey

CPANDA Identification Number: a00115

Author: Performing Arts Research Coalition

Produced By: Urban Institute, , Washington, DC

Software used in Production: SPSS

Funding Agency/Sponsor: The Pew Charitable Trusts

Distributed By: OPERA America, February 5, 2004

Contact Person: Marc Scorca, OPERA America

Depositor: Performing Arts Research Coalition, November 01, 2003

Series
Performing Arts Research Coalition
The Performing Arts Research Coalition is a collaborative effort of five national service organizations in the performing arts, supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Data are being gathered in ten communities: Alaska, Cincinnati, Denver, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Austin, Boston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Sarasota (FL) and Washington D.C. PARC data include administrative surveys, audience surveys, subscriber surveys, and community/household surveys.

APA Citation: Performing Arts Research Coalition. 2004. PERFORMING ARTS RESEARCH COALITION 2002: BOSTON HOUSEHOLD SURVEY [computer file]. Washington, D.C.: Urban Institute [producer]. Washington, D.C.: OPERA America [distributor].

Keywords

ICPSR

  • Concerts
  • Theater
  • Dance

Library of Congress Subject Headings

  • Arts surveys. United States
  • Leisure. United States
  • Performing arts. Audiences. United States
  • Arts and society. United States

Abstract (CPANDA): As one of ten participating communities in a coordinated data collection effort organized by the Performing Arts Research Coalition (PARC), a partnership of five major national service organizations in the arts, Boston area residents were surveyed on a series of topics related to attendance at performing arts events. Questions were asked regarding rates of participation, the perceived value of the performing arts to individuals and to communities, and barriers to greater attendance. Among other criteria, Boston was selected as a study site because of the presence of financially and managerially strong local arts organizations and because at least three of the five disciplines encompassed by the participating national service organizations were represented there. The five participating service organizations in the PARC project were the American Symphony Orchestra League, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance/USA, OPERA America, and Theatre Communications Group. The project was coordinated by OPERA America, with research guidance from the Urban Institute, and supported by a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Study Description-- Study Scope

Time Period Covered: 2002

Date of Collection: October 2002 - December 2002

Country: United States

Geographic Coverage: Boston, Massachusetts

Geographic Unit: city

Unit of Analysis: individuals

Universe: Boston residents

Kind of Data: survey data

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Study Description -- Methodology

Data Collector: Princeton Data Source, Princeton Survey Research Associates

Sampling Procedure:random

Mode of Data Collection: telephone interviews

Type of Research Instrument: structured

Characteristics of Data Collection Situation: Survey respondents were selected using random digit dialing. Every active block of telephone numbers (area code + exchange + two-digit block number) were included for the city of Boston, Massachusetts. After random selection of a number within a block, two more digits were randomly added to complete the number. Numbers that matched listings in business directories were purged from the list. Calls were staggered over times of the day and days of the week to maximize the chance of making contact with potential respondents.

Response Rate: %

Estimates of Sampling Error: The design effect for the Boston household telephone survey results in a margin of error of plus or minus percent.

Methodology (CPANDA) : Princeton Survey Research Associates conducted telephone surveys of 810 random households in the greater Boston area between October and December of 2002, according to procedures developed by the Urban Institute. The sampling frame included all active blocks of telephone numbers within the zip code areas starting with the digits 017 through 024.

Methodology : While a response rate of 41 percent is not inconsistent with other studies of this type, it raises questions of non-response bias. To investigate the potential for such bias, we compared the characteristics of the 810 respondents with known characteristics of the population. Population estimates are based on the 2000 Census of Population and Housing. This comparison indicates that individuals aged 35-44 and 45-54 were overrepresented among the survey respondents, while blacks, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and persons under 25 and over 65 years of age were underrepresented. Overall, however, there is considerable similarity between survey respondents and the population estimate on race, sex and age characteristics.

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Study Description -- Data Access

Location: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Extent of Collection: 1 datafile and machine-readable documentation

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Data Files Description

File Name: a00115

Overall Case Count: 810

Overall Variable Count: 85

Logical Record Length: 309

Records per Case:

Type of File: ASCII data file

Data Format: logical record length format

Place of File Production: Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Extent of Processing Checks

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Missing Data:

Software used in Production: SPSS

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

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Variables

Variables can also be viewed by group:

  • CASEID
  • Sequential Record ID

Column: 1  Width: 5  Type: numeric

  • RID
  • Respondent ID

Column: 6  Width: 6  Type: numeric

  • DATE
  • Date of interview

Column: 12  Width: 6  Type: numeric

  • FIPS
  • County ID code

Column: 18  Width: 5  Type: numeric

  • COUNTY
  • County name

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 5 Bristol County 10
 9 Essex County 144
 17 Middlesex County 289
 21 Norfolk County 126
 23 Plymouth County 98
 25 Suffolk County 136
 27 Worcester County 7

Column: 23  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • MSA
  • Metropolitan statistical area

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1120 Boston, MA-NH PMSA 793
 6480 Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA 10
 9240 Worcester, MA-CT PMSA 7

Column: 31  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • Q1A
  • Volunteer work

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you volunteer your time for a charity, school, religious congregation, or community activity? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 31
 2 At least once a week 154
 3 At least once a month 119
 4 Occasionally 239
 5 Never 263
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 2

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1B
  • Listen to classical music

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you listen to classical music or opera on CDs, tapes, or radio? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 133
 2 At least once a week 162
 3 At least once a month 65
 4 Occasionally 173
 5 Never 275
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 0

Column: 40  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1C
  • Play a musical instrument

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you play a musical instrument? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 46
 2 At least once a week 36
 3 At least once a month 22
 4 Occasionally 58
 5 Never 646
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 0

Column: 41  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1D
  • Watch performing arts on TV

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you watch a play, dance, jazz or classical music performance on television? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 17
 2 At least once a week 101
 3 At least once a month 144
 4 Occasionally 285
 5 Never 257
 8 Don't know 6
 9 Refused 0

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1E
  • Sing in choir or group

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you sing in a choir or singing group? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 7
 2 At least once a week 53
 3 At least once a month 8
 4 Occasionally 29
 5 Never 713
 8 Don't know 0
 9 Refused 0

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1F
  • Participate in performing arts

Survey Question:  In general over the last year, how often, on average, did you perform or assist in the production of a performing arts presentation, such as a play, concert, dance performance, or other live production? Did you do this every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, occasionally, [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: OCCASIONALLY MEANS A FEW TIMES A YEAR] or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 7
 2 At least once a week 21
 3 At least once a month 30
 4 Occasionally 82
 5 Never 667
 8 Don't know 3
 9 Refused 0

Column: 44  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2A
  • Performing arts improve quality of life

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts improve the quality of life in the greater Boston area. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 521
 2 Somewhat agree 222
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 27
 4 Somewhat disagree 15
 5 Strongly disagree 9
 8 Don't know 15
 9 Refused 1

Column: 45  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2B
  • Performing arts promote cultural understanding

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts promote understanding of other people and different ways of life. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 404
 2 Somewhat agree 285
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 57
 4 Somewhat disagree 32
 5 Strongly disagree 16
 8 Don't know 16
 9 Refused 0

Column: 46  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2C
  • Performing arts provide social opportunities

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts provide opportunities to socialize with other people. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 450
 2 Somewhat agree 273
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 42
 4 Somewhat disagree 26
 5 Strongly disagree 7
 8 Don't know 11
 9 Refused 1

Column: 47  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2D
  • Performing arts are a source of pride

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts are a source of pride for those in the greater Boston area. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 475
 2 Somewhat agree 244
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 41
 4 Somewhat disagree 19
 5 Strongly disagree 11
 8 Don't know 19
 9 Refused 1

Column: 48  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2E
  • Performing arts contribute to education of children

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts contribute to the education and development of children. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 594
 2 Somewhat agree 165
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 18
 4 Somewhat disagree 10
 5 Strongly disagree 8
 8 Don't know 14
 9 Refused 1

Column: 49  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2F
  • Performing arts contribute to education of adults

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts contribute to lifelong learning for adults. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 459
 2 Somewhat agree 260
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 32
 4 Somewhat disagree 27
 5 Strongly disagree 15
 8 Don't know 17
 9 Refused 0

Column: 50  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2G
  • Performing arts preserve cultural heritage

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts help preserve and share cultural heritage. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 511
 2 Somewhat agree 233
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 31
 4 Somewhat disagree 16
 5 Strongly disagree 7
 8 Don't know 11
 9 Refused 1

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q2H
  • Performing arts contribute to the economy

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. (First|Next), the performing arts contribute to the economy of the greater Boston area. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 374
 2 Somewhat agree 306
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 40
 4 Somewhat disagree 27
 5 Strongly disagree 11
 8 Don't know 52
 9 Refused 0

Column: 52  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3A
  • Dance attendance

Survey Question:  Have you attended any live professional dance performances such as ballet, modern/contemporary or culturally specific dance performances in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 487
 1 Yes 322

Column: 53  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q3B
  • Frequency of dance attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 0

Column: 54  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Based on those who have attended any live professional dance performances in the past 12 months.

  • Q4A
  • Opera attendance

Survey Question:  Now thinking about opera. Have you attended any live professional opera performances in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 729
 1 Yes 79

Column: 56  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q4B
  • Frequency of opera attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 0

Column: 57  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Based on those who have attended any live professional opera performances in the past 12 months.

  • Q5A
  • Theater attendance

Survey Question:  Have you attended any live professional plays or musicals in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 311
 1 Yes 498

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q5B
  • Frequency of theater attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 0

Column: 60  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Based on those who have attended plays in the past 12 months.

  • Q6A
  • Orchestra attendance

Survey Question:  And what about live professional orchestra performances. Have you attended any in the past 12 months? [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: FOR THIS QUESTION, ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES DO NOT INCLUDE CHAMBER MUSIC OR JAZZ]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 502
 1 Yes 308

Column: 62  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q6B
  • Frequency of orchestra attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 0

Column: 63  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Based on those who have attended live professional orchestra performances in the past 12 months.

  • Q7A
  • Other live arts attendance

Survey Question:  Not including the types of performances we just went through, did you attend any other live professional arts performances, such as chamber music, jazz, folk or traditional arts, festivals, or any other live arts performance in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 437
 1 Yes 371

Column: 65  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q7B
  • Frequency of other live arts attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 0

Column: 66  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Based on those who have attended other live professional arts performances in the past 12 months.

  • Q8A
  • Lack of time

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that it is hard to make time to go out a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 332
 2 A moderate reason 193
 3 A small reason 78
 4 Not a reason at all 195
 8 Don't know 10
 9 Refused 2

Column: 68  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8B
  • Prefer other leisure activities

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that you prefer to spend leisure time in other ways a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 186
 2 A moderate reason 246
 3 A small reason 129
 4 Not a reason at all 230
 8 Don't know 16
 9 Refused 3

Column: 69  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8C
  • Cost of tickets

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is the cost of tickets a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 287
 2 A moderate reason 245
 3 A small reason 64
 4 Not a reason at all 204
 8 Don't know 10
 9 Refused 0

Column: 70  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8D
  • Family or child care

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that family or child care obligations keep you from attending a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 174
 2 A moderate reason 87
 3 A small reason 52
 4 Not a reason at all 495
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 0

Column: 71  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8E
  • Transportation

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is difficulty or cost of getting to or parking at events a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 184
 2 A moderate reason 161
 3 A small reason 90
 4 Not a reason at all 370
 8 Don't know 5
 9 Refused 0

Column: 72  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8F
  • Location

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that performances are in unsafe or unfamiliar locations a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 58
 2 A moderate reason 82
 3 A small reason 78
 4 Not a reason at all 585
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 0

Column: 73  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8G
  • Don't have anyone to go with

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that you have no one to attend with a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 57
 2 A moderate reason 80
 3 A small reason 63
 4 Not a reason at all 607
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 1

Column: 74  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8H
  • Lack of information

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that there is not enough publicity or information about performances and times a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 98
 2 A moderate reason 154
 3 A small reason 96
 4 Not a reason at all 447
 8 Don't know 14
 9 Refused 1

Column: 75  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8I
  • Did not enjoy past performances

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that you have not enjoyed past performances a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 19
 2 A moderate reason 32
 3 A small reason 56
 4 Not a reason at all 696
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 0

Column: 76  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8J
  • Do not enjoy performing arts

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that performing arts do not appeal to you a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 51
 2 A moderate reason 66
 3 A small reason 59
 4 Not a reason at all 627
 8 Don't know 6
 9 Refused 1

Column: 77  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8K
  • Feel uncomfortable

Survey Question:  To what extent do the following reasons keep you from attending more performing arts events in the greater Boston area? Is that you feel uncomfortable or out of place at performing arts events a big reason, a moderate reason, a small reason, or not a reason at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big reason 24
 2 A moderate reason 29
 3 A small reason 44
 4 Not a reason at all 705
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 1

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9A
  • Enjoy live performing arts

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts is enjoyable to me. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 554
 2 Somewhat agree 177
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 23
 4 Somewhat disagree 18
 5 Strongly disagree 30
 8 Don't know 8
 9 Refused 0

Column: 79  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9B
  • Performing arts promote cultural understanding

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts helps me understand other cultures better. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 330
 2 Somewhat agree 294
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 80
 4 Somewhat disagree 50
 5 Strongly disagree 45
 8 Don't know 9
 9 Refused 2

Column: 80  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9C
  • Performing arts are thought provoking

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts is thought provoking [INTERVIEWER READ IF NECESSARY: MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT THINGS YOU WOULDN'T OTHERWISE THINK ABOUT]. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 377
 2 Somewhat agree 279
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 47
 4 Somewhat disagree 49
 5 Strongly disagree 43
 8 Don't know 15
 9 Refused 0

Column: 81  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9D
  • Performing arts encourage creativity

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts encourages me to be more creative. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 301
 2 Somewhat agree 270
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 101
 4 Somewhat disagree 72
 5 Strongly disagree 56
 8 Don't know 9
 9 Refused 1

Column: 82  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9E
  • Performing arts are social occasions

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts is primarily a social occasion for me. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 334
 2 Somewhat agree 263
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 64
 4 Somewhat disagree 88
 5 Strongly disagree 49
 8 Don't know 11
 9 Refused 1

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9F
  • Performing arts enhance community

Survey Question:  Please tell us, whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about the performing arts. (First|Next), attending live performing arts makes me feel more connected to my community. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strongly agree 200
 2 Somewhat agree 280
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 133
 4 Somewhat disagree 109
 5 Strongly disagree 80
 8 Don't know 8
 9 Refused 0

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q10A
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- movies

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) the movies?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 4
 99 Refused 0

Column: 85  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10B
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- pro sports event

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a live professional sporting event?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 1
 99 Refused 1

Column: 87  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10C
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- amateur sports event

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a live college or amateur sporting event?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 4
 99 Refused 1

Column: 89  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10D
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- rock concert

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a live pop or rock concert?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 0

Column: 91  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10E
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- comedy show

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a live comedy show?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 0

Column: 93  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10F
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- club

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a club to hear live music or dance?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 6
 99 Refused 0

Column: 95  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10G
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- museum or art gallery

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a museum or art gallery?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 4
 99 Refused 0

Column: 97  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q10H
  • Attendance in the past 12 months -- community event

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to each of the following during the past 12 months? (First|What about) a community event, such as a festival, parade, street fair or similar event?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 0

Column: 99  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • B1
  • Massachusetts budget cuts for cultural funding

Survey Question:  People are often not aware of how their state budgets its money. Are you aware that the state of Massachusetts has cut cultural funding by 62 percent this year?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 275
 2 No 528
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 0

Column: 101  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • B2
  • Funding for arts thru general tax fund

Survey Question:  Massachusetts Cultural Council funding comes only from the state lottery. Would you support funding for the arts, sciences and humanities through the general tax fund, in addition to lottery funding?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 517
 2 No 219
 8 Don't know 72
 9 Refused 2

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • B3
  • Incentives for individual contributions to performing arts orgs

Survey Question:  Ticket sales for a typical Boston-area performing arts organization cover only part of the cost of presenting a performance. Which of the following four things would most motivate you to make an individual contribution or increase your contribution to fill the gap? The opportunity to receive donor benefits, the opportunity to enhance program quality, the opportunity to support educational programs and community outreach, or the receipt of tax benefits?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 The opportunity to receive donor benefits 77
 2 The opportunity to enhance program quality 73
 3 The opportunity to support educational programs and communit 384
 4 The receipt of tax benefits 146
 5 Other 22
 6 None 42
 8 Don't know 62
 9 Refused 4

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • B4
  • When choosing to attend a performing arts event, does a mai

Survey Question:  When choosing to attend a performing arts event, does a mailed letter or brochure your decision to purchase a ticket, or not

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 150
 2 No 587
 8 Don't know 70
 9 Refused 3

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q11
  • Sex - Observation

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 370
 2 Female 440

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Observation.

  • Q12
  • Age

Survey Question:  First, what is your age?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 18; Maximum value = 96

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 13

Column: 106  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q13
  • Latino/Hispanic

Survey Question:  Are you yourself of Latino or Hispanic origin or descent, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 53
 2 No 748
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 7

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14
  • Race

Survey Question:  What is your race? (If Latino) Are you white Latino, black Latino or some other race? (Else:) Are you white, black, African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or some other race?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 White 696
 2 Black or African-American 46
 3 Asian 23
 4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1
 5 American Indian or Alaskan Native 5
 97 Other or mixed race 10
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 27

Column: 109  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q14TXT
  • Race other

Column: 111  Width: 72  Type: character

  • Q15
  • Marital status

Survey Question:  Are you currently married, living as married or have a domestic partner?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 492
 2 No 310
 9 Refused 8

Column: 183  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q16
  • Number of adults in household

Survey Question:  Counting yourself, how many adults 18 and older currently live in your household?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 15

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 2
 99 Refused 8

Column: 184  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q17A
  • Number of children in household

Survey Question:  And how many children under the age of 18 currently live in your household?

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 1
 99 Refused 7

Column: 186  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q17B
  • Number of children in household -- under 5

Survey Question:  How many children under age 5 live in your household?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 15

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 0

Column: 188  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if children under 18 live in household Q17a=1-97]

  • Q17C
  • Number of children in household -- 5 to 12

Survey Question:  How many children between the ages of 5 and 12 live in your household?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 15

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 2

Column: 190  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if children under 18 live in household Q17a=1-97

  • Q17D
  • Number of children in household -- 13 to 17

Survey Question:  How many children between the ages of 13 and 17 live in your household?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 15

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 98 Don't know 0
 99 Refused 2

Column: 192  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if children under 18 live in household Q17a=1-97

  • Q18
  • Education

Survey Question:  What is the last grade or class you completed in school?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None, or grade 1-8 10
 2 High school incomplete 23
 3 High school graduate 164
 4 Business, technical or vocational school after high school 28
 5 Some college, no four-year degree 141
 6 College graduate 264
 7 Post-graduate training/ prof schooling after college 172
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 6

Column: 194  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read responses.

  • Q19
  • Income

Survey Question:  Last year, that is in 2001, what was your total household income from all sources before taxes? Now just stop me when I get to the right category. Was your income ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than $25,000 94
 2 $25,000 to under $50,000 141
 3 $50,000 to under $100,000 241
 4 $100,000 to under $150,000 113
 5 $150,000 or more 58
 8 Don't know 44
 9 Refused 119

Column: 195  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read responses.

  • Q21
  • Vote

Survey Question:  How often would you say you vote? Always, most of the time, about half of the time, once in a while, or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Always 441
 2 Most of the time 174
 3 About half of the time 35
 4 Once in a while 49
 5 Never 104
 8 Don't know 2
 9 Refused 5

Column: 196  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q22A
  • Contribution to performing arts organization

Survey Question:  Last year, that is in 2001, did you make a financial contribution to a performing arts organization?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 243
 2 No 549
 8 Don't know 12
 9 Refused 6

Column: 197  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q22B
  • Amount of contribution

Survey Question:  Was the contribution [to a performing arts organization] less than 50 dollars, 50 to 99 dollars, 100 to 499 dollars, or 500 dollars or more?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No contributions 549
 1 less than $50 78
 2 $50-$99 77
 3 $100-$499 68
 4 $500 or more 10
 7 missing on Q22A 18
 8 Dont know 4
 9 Refused 6

Column: 198  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if made a contribution in 2001 Q22A=1

  • B3OTH
  • Incentives for individual contributions to performing arts orgs (other)

Column: 199  Width: 72  Type: character

  • SPANISH
  • Spanish language interview

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Spanish 15
 2 English 795

Column: 271  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • ATTEMPTS
  • Number of calls before completed

Column: 279  Width: 7  Type: numeric

  • WEIGHT
  • Post-stratification weight

Column: 286  Width: 4  Type: numeric

  • VOLUNT
  • How often volunteer

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 Never 263
 1 Occasionally 239
 2 At least once a month 119
 3 At least once a week 154
 4 Every day 31

Column: 290  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • PERFCAT
  • Categories, Number of Performances attended in past 12 months

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No performances 179
 1 1-11 performances 525
 2 12 or more performances 106

Column: 293  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • AGECAT
  • Age -- constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 age not reported 15
 1 under 25 84
 2 25-34 161
 3 35-44 198
 4 45-54 171
 5 55-64 94
 6 65 and over 87

Column: 296  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • RACE
  • Race -- constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 Refused 27
 1 White 661
 2 Black 36
 3 Latino 53
 4 Asian, Pacific Islander 22
 5 American/Alaskan Native 5
 6 Other/Mixed 6

Column: 299  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • EDUC
  • Education -- constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 DK/Refused 8
 1 Elementary School 33
 2 High School or GED 164
 3 Junior College or Tech School 169
 4 Four-year College or U. 264
 5 Post-Graduate 172

Column: 302  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • INCOME
  • Income -- constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 less than $25K 94
 2 $25K - $50K 141
 3 $50K - $100K 241
 4 $100K and above 171
 8 DK 0
 9 refused 0

Column: 305  Width: 3  Type: numeric

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