Performing Arts Research Coalition 2002: Washington D.C. Household Survey

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Title: Performing Arts Research Coalition 2002: Washington D.C. Household Survey

CPANDA Identification Number: a00118

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, January 15, 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: WASHINGTON D.C. 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: Washington D.C. Household Survey

CPANDA Identification Number: a00118

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, January 15, 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: WASHINGTON D.C. 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, Washington DC 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, Washington DC 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: Washington D.C.

Geographic Unit: city

Unit of Analysis: individuals

Universe: Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. household telephone survey results in a margin of error of plus or minus percent.

Methodology (CPANDA) : Princeton Survey Research Associates conducted telephone surveys of 821 random households in the greater Washington DC 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 District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and in Virginia the counties of Fairfax and Arlington, and the city of Alexandria.

Methodology : While a response rate of 40 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 821 respondents with known characteristics of the population. Population estimates are based on the 2000 Census of Population and Housing. This comparison indicates that persons aged 55-64 were overrepresented among the survey respondents, while Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanic/Latinos, and persons under the age of 25 and over the age of 65 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: a00118

Overall Case Count: 821

Overall Variable Count: 85

Logical Record Length: 237

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

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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
  • Respondent ID

Column: 1  Width: 6  Type: numeric

  • DATE
  • Date of interview

Column: 7  Width: 6  Type: numeric

  • FIPS
  • County ID code

Column: 13  Width: 5  Type: numeric

  • COUNTY
  • County name

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 District of Columbia 132
 13 Arlington County 51
 31 Montgomery County 209
 33 Prince George's County 161
 59 Fairfax County 228
 510 Alexandria city 40

Column: 18  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • MSA
  • Metropolitan statistical area

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 8840 Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 821

Column: 26  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 42
 2 At least once a week 199
 3 At least once a month 114
 4 Occasionally 236
 5 Never 224
 8 Don't know 4
 9 Refused 2

Column: 34  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 161
 2 At least once a week 149
 3 At least once a month 81
 4 Occasionally 191
 5 Never 235
 8 Don't know 3
 9 Refused 1

Column: 35  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 47
 2 At least once a week 42
 3 At least once a month 30
 4 Occasionally 63
 5 Never 634
 8 Don't know 3
 9 Refused 2

Column: 36  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 12
 2 At least once a week 96
 3 At least once a month 149
 4 Occasionally 317
 5 Never 241
 8 Don't know 5
 9 Refused 1

Column: 37  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 10
 2 At least once a week 69
 3 At least once a month 17
 4 Occasionally 33
 5 Never 688
 8 Don't know 1
 9 Refused 3

Column: 38  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 5
 2 At least once a week 24
 3 At least once a month 28
 4 Occasionally 117
 5 Never 647
 8 Don't know 0
 9 Refused 0

Column: 39  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 Washington DC 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 226
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 49
 4 Somewhat disagree 16
 5 Strongly disagree 16
 8 Don't know 34
 9 Refused 5

Column: 40  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 428
 2 Somewhat agree 285
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 50
 4 Somewhat disagree 22
 5 Strongly disagree 11
 8 Don't know 23
 9 Refused 2

Column: 41  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 451
 2 Somewhat agree 291
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 30
 4 Somewhat disagree 24
 5 Strongly disagree 7
 8 Don't know 15
 9 Refused 3

Column: 42  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 Washington DC 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 428
 2 Somewhat agree 264
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 51
 4 Somewhat disagree 26
 5 Strongly disagree 14
 8 Don't know 37
 9 Refused 1

Column: 43  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 600
 2 Somewhat agree 173
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 13
 4 Somewhat disagree 10
 5 Strongly disagree 6
 8 Don't know 19
 9 Refused 0

Column: 44  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 475
 2 Somewhat agree 260
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 29
 4 Somewhat disagree 23
 5 Strongly disagree 10
 8 Don't know 24
 9 Refused 0

Column: 45  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 535
 2 Somewhat agree 234
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 22
 4 Somewhat disagree 13
 5 Strongly disagree 2
 8 Don't know 15
 9 Refused 0

Column: 46  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 Washington DC 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 362
 2 Somewhat agree 320
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 53
 4 Somewhat disagree 30
 5 Strongly disagree 15
 8 Don't know 41
 9 Refused 0

Column: 47  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 501
 1 Yes 319

Column: 48  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 3
 99 Refused 0

Column: 49  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 704
 1 Yes 116

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q4B
  • Frequency of opera attendance

Survey Question:  And approximately how many did you attend in the past 12 months? Based on those who have attended any live professional opera performances 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: 52  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • 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 332
 1 Yes 486

Column: 54  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 1
 99 Refused 0

Column: 55  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 544
 1 Yes 275

Column: 57  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 1
 99 Refused 0

Column: 58  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 392
 1 Yes 426

Column: 60  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 4
 99 Refused 0

Column: 61  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 Washington DC 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 313
 2 A moderate reason 201
 3 A small reason 88
 4 Not a reason at all 209
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 3

Column: 63  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 Washington DC 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 207
 2 A moderate reason 244
 3 A small reason 129
 4 Not a reason at all 219
 8 Don't know 19
 9 Refused 3

Column: 64  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 Washington DC 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 245
 2 A moderate reason 212
 3 A small reason 88
 4 Not a reason at all 260
 8 Don't know 13
 9 Refused 3

Column: 65  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 Washington DC 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 147
 2 A moderate reason 67
 3 A small reason 42
 4 Not a reason at all 558
 8 Don't know 4
 9 Refused 3

Column: 66  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 Washington DC 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 152
 2 A moderate reason 148
 3 A small reason 97
 4 Not a reason at all 413
 8 Don't know 11
 9 Refused 0

Column: 67  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 Washington DC 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 69
 2 A moderate reason 98
 3 A small reason 91
 4 Not a reason at all 542
 8 Don't know 20
 9 Refused 1

Column: 68  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 Washington DC 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 69
 2 A moderate reason 80
 3 A small reason 72
 4 Not a reason at all 594
 8 Don't know 4
 9 Refused 2

Column: 69  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 Washington DC 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 112
 2 A moderate reason 166
 3 A small reason 109
 4 Not a reason at all 422
 8 Don't know 10
 9 Refused 2

Column: 70  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 Washington DC 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 39
 2 A moderate reason 40
 3 A small reason 75
 4 Not a reason at all 654
 8 Don't know 10
 9 Refused 3

Column: 71  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 Washington DC 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 58
 2 A moderate reason 66
 3 A small reason 71
 4 Not a reason at all 614
 8 Don't know 10
 9 Refused 2

Column: 72  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 Washington DC 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 17
 2 A moderate reason 24
 3 A small reason 57
 4 Not a reason at all 713
 8 Don't know 8
 9 Refused 2

Column: 73  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 557
 2 Somewhat agree 174
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 24
 4 Somewhat disagree 23
 5 Strongly disagree 28
 8 Don't know 12
 9 Refused 3

Column: 74  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 365
 2 Somewhat agree 283
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 76
 4 Somewhat disagree 41
 5 Strongly disagree 35
 8 Don't know 19
 9 Refused 2

Column: 75  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 378
 2 Somewhat agree 282
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 48
 4 Somewhat disagree 47
 5 Strongly disagree 38
 8 Don't know 26
 9 Refused 2

Column: 76  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 310
 2 Somewhat agree 263
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 109
 4 Somewhat disagree 75
 5 Strongly disagree 46
 8 Don't know 14
 9 Refused 4

Column: 77  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 309
 2 Somewhat agree 289
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 64
 4 Somewhat disagree 97
 5 Strongly disagree 43
 8 Don't know 16
 9 Refused 3

Column: 78  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 196
 2 Somewhat agree 304
 3 Neither agree nor disagree 122
 4 Somewhat disagree 106
 5 Strongly disagree 73
 8 Don't know 16
 9 Refused 4

Column: 79  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 5
 99 Refused 1

Column: 80  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 2
 99 Refused 1

Column: 82  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 1
 99 Refused 0

Column: 84  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 1
 99 Refused 0

Column: 86  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 4
 99 Refused 0

Column: 88  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 1

Column: 90  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 6
 99 Refused 1

Column: 92  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 4
 99 Refused 0

Column: 94  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • W1
  • Preferred source of information

Survey Question:  In which of the following ways would you prefer to receive information from performing arts organizations about performances? By mail, e-mail, telephone, or website?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Mail 501
 2 E-mail 110
 3 Telephone 18
 4 Website 125
 8 Don't know 40
 9 Refused 27

Column: 96  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2A
  • Influence of radio ads

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does information on the radio have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 226
 2 Some influence 322
 3 Little influence 109
 4 No influence 159
 8 Don't know 4
 9 Refused 1

Column: 97  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2B
  • Influence of TV ads

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does information on the television have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 226
 2 Some influence 310
 3 Little influence 129
 4 No influence 150
 8 Don't know 6
 9 Refused 0

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2C
  • Influence of newspaper ads

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does ads in the Washington Post have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 228
 2 Some influence 302
 3 Little influence 104
 4 No influence 172
 8 Don't know 13
 9 Refused 2

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2D
  • Influence newspaper reviews

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does reviews in the Washington Post have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 220
 2 Some influence 278
 3 Little influence 111
 4 No influence 199
 8 Don't know 8
 9 Refused 5

Column: 100  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2E
  • Influence of newspapers -- other

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does reviews in other papers or magazines have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 163
 2 Some influence 300
 3 Little influence 126
 4 No influence 225
 8 Don't know 7
 9 Refused 0

Column: 101  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • W2F
  • Influence of Internet information

Survey Question:  How much does each of the following influence your decision to buy tickets to live professional arts performances. Do/Does information on the Internet/web have a strong influence, some influence, little influence, or no influence on your decision to buy tickets?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Strong influence 117
 2 Some influence 208
 3 Little influence 135
 4 No influence 347
 8 Don't know 13
 9 Refused 1

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q11
  • Sex - Observation

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 385
 2 Female 436

Column: 103  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 19

Column: 104  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 65
 2 No 744
 8 Don't know 3
 9 Refused 9

Column: 106  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 487
 2 Black or African-American 236
 3 Asian 46
 4 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 3
 5 American Indian or Alaskan Native 4
 97 Other or mixed race 21
 98 Don't know 5
 99 Refused 19

Column: 107  Width: 2  Type: numeric

  • Q14OTH
  • Race Other

Column: 109  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 491
 2 No 321
 9 Refused 9

Column: 181  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 0
 99 Refused 12

Column: 182  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 9

Column: 184  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 1

Column: 186  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 1

Column: 188  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: 190  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 20
 3 High school graduate 140
 4 Business, technical or vocational school after high school 27
 5 Some college, no four-year degree 131
 6 College graduate 231
 7 Post-graduate training/ prof schooling after college 254
 8 Don't know 0
 9 Refused 8

Column: 192  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 64
 2 $25,000 to under $50,000 152
 3 $50,000 to under $100,000 223
 4 $100,000 to under $150,000 122
 5 $150,000 or more 88
 8 Don't know 31
 9 Refused 141

Column: 193  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 448
 2 Most of the time 160
 3 About half of the time 37
 4 Once in a while 55
 5 Never 106
 8 Don't know 5
 9 Refused 10

Column: 194  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 245
 2 No 546
 8 Don't know 21
 9 Refused 9

Column: 195  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 546
 1 less than $50 77
 2 $50-$99 67
 3 $100-$499 64
 4 $500 or more 24
 7 missing on Q22A 30
 8 Dont know 7
 9 Refused 6

Column: 196  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if made a contribution in 2001 Q22A=1

  • SPANISH
  • Spanish language interview

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Spanish 20
 2 English 801

Column: 197  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • ATTEMPTS
  • Number of calls before completed interview

Column: 205  Width: 7  Type: numeric

  • WEIGHT
  • Post-stratification weight

Column: 212  Width: 4  Type: numeric

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No performances 189
 1 1-11 performances 492
 2 12 or more performances 140

Column: 216  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • AGECAT
  • Age - constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 age not reported 21
 1 under 25 73
 2 25-34 174
 3 35-44 183
 4 45-54 165
 5 55-64 113
 6 65 and over 92

Column: 219  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • RACE
  • Race - constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 .00 Refused 23
 1.00 White 444
 2.00 Black 226
 3.00 Latino 65
 4.00 Asian, Pacific Islander 49
 5.00 American/Alaskan Native 5
 6.00 Other/Mixed 9

Column: 222  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • EDUC
  • Education - constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 DK/Refused 8
 1 Elementary School 30
 2 High School or GED 140
 3 Junior College or Tech School 158
 4 Four-year College or U. 231
 5 Post-Graduate 254

Column: 230  Width: 3  Type: numeric

  • INCOME
  • Income - constructed

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 less than $25K 64
 2 $25K - $50K 152
 3 $50K - $100K 223
 4 $100K and above 210
 8 DK 0
 9 refused 0

Column: 233  Width: 3  Type: numeric

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