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Americans and the Arts III [1980]

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Title: Americans and the Arts 1980 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00194

Author: The National Research Center of the Arts  (Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.)

Produced By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, December 29, 2004, 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 17, 2005

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

Depositor: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, July 19, 2004

Series
Americans and the Arts
Americans and the Arts, a series of public opinion surveys conducted by Louis Harris and Associates, measures participation in and attitudes about the arts and arts in education. Due to differences in the sampling methodology between the 1973 and 1975 Americans and the Arts studies which used face-to-face interviewing and the 1980, 1984, 1987, and 1992 studies which used computer-assisted telephone interviewing, comparisons across studies should be made with caution.

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, CPANDA

APA Citation: The National Research Center of the Arts. 2005. AMERICANS AND THE ARTS 1980 [UNITED STATES] [codebook file]. CPANDA ed. Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive [producer and distributor].

Holdings Information: Marked-up codebook for Americans and the Arts 1980 [United States] http://www.cpanda.org

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Study Description-- Citation - Data Collection

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Title: Americans and the Arts III [1980]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00194

Author: The National Research Center of the Arts  (Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.)

Produced By: The National Research Center of the Arts, Inc., New York, NY: National Research Center of the Arts

Funding Agencies/Sponsors:

  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • American Council for the Arts
  • Philip Morris Companies, Inc.

Contact Person: Institute for Research in Social Sciences, Louis Harris Data Center, Campus Box #3355, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, (919) 962-0517

Depositor: David Sheaves, Odum Institute for Research in Social Science, July 19, 2004

Series
Americans and the Arts
Americans and the Arts, a series of public opinion surveys conducted by Louis Harris and Associates, measures participation in and attitudes about the arts and arts in education. Due to differences in the sampling methodology between the 1973 and 1975 Americans and the Arts studies which used face-to-face interviewing and the 1980, 1984, 1987, and 1992 studies which used computer-assisted telephone interviewing, comparisons across studies should be made with caution.

APA Citation: The National Research Center of the Arts. 1980. AMERICANS AND THE ARTS III [computer file]. New York, NY: Louis Harris and Associates [producer]; Chapel Hill, NC: Odum Institute for Research in Social Science [distributor].

Keywords

CPANDA

  • Artists/performers
  • Arts education for the public
  • Consumer spending on the arts and culture
  • Tax policy and the arts
  • Support for the arts
  • Government support
  • Participation in arts and leisure activities
  • Public attitudes and opinions
  • Tastes and preferences
  • Venues and cultural facilities

ICPSR

  • Leisure
  • Arts funding
  • Arts and society
  • Government expenditures

Library of Congress Subject Headings

  • Arts. United States.
  • Leisure. United States.
  • Arts surveys. United States.
  • Arts. United States. Finance.
  • Public opinion. United States
  • Arts and children.

Abstract (CPANDA): The 1980 Americans and the Arts was the third in a series of studies measuring participation in and attitudes about the arts and arts in education. Topics include attendance, participation, art and education, funding, individual artists, TV and the arts, children and the arts, and support for the arts.

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Study Description-- Study Scope

Time Period Covered: 1980

Date of Collection: July 17, 1980 - July 28, 1980

Country: United States

Geographic Coverage: continental United States

Geographic Unit: nation

Unit of Analysis: individuals

Universe: residents age 18 and over

Kind of Data: survey data

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Study Description -- Methodology

Data Collector: Louis Harris and Associates

Sampling Procedure:Multistage cluster sampling was used to select states in the continental United States, then counties, then minor civil divisions with probability proportional to census estimates of their respective household populations. For each of these primary sampling units, telephone exchanges and the next two digits in the telephone numbers were chosen on a random basis. Interviewers then added two randomly generated digits to complete a seven-digit number.

Mode of Data Collection: telephone interviews

Type of Research Instrument: structured

Weighting: The archived data set for the 1980 Americans and the Arts study does not contain weight variables, although published reports based on these data indicate that weights were applied. Researchers intending to analyze trends across the six waves of the Americans and the Arts studies are advised to develop appropriate weights if they plan to include the 1980 data in their analyses.

Methodology (CPANDA) : This survey was administered by telephone interviews to 1501 respondents selected from the U.S. population 18 and over. Interviews were conducted from July 17 to July 28, 1980. Due to methodological differences, caution is advised in making comparisons with measures of arts participation from the 1973 and 1975 Americans and the Arts studies which used face-to-face interviewing. In addition, the archived data set for the 1980 Americans and the Arts study does not contain weight variables, although published reports based on these data indicate that weights were applied. Researchers intending to analyze trends across the six waves of the Americans and the Arts studies are advised to develop appropriate weights if they plan to include the 1980 data in their analyses.

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Study Description -- Data Access

Location: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Archive Where Study was Originally Stored: Odum Institute for Research in Social Science

Availability Status: http://www.irss.unc.edu/data_archive/catsearch.html

Extent of Collection: 1 datafile and machine-readable documentation

Citation Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to acknowledge these sources by means of bibliographic citations in the footnotes, endnotes or reference apparatus of publications.

Deposit Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to forward citations or copies of publications resulting from analysis of CPANDA data collections to the archive.

Access Conditions (CPANDA): For detailed information about conditions for use of CPANDA data collections, please see the End User Agreement posted on the CPANDA web site.

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Related Materials

Quick Fact

  • Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive. 2004. "How supportive are Americans of arts education in the public schools?" Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive.

Related Data

  • The National Research Center of the Arts. 1992. AMERICANS AND THE ARTS I - VI [1973 - 1992] [computer files]. New York, NY: Louis Harris and Associates [producer]; Chapel Hill, NC: Odum Institute for Research in Social Science [distributor]. View...

Research Guides

  • Audiences: Overview of Available Data View...
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Data Files Description

File Name: a00194

Overall Case Count: 1501

Overall Variable Count: 177

Logical Record Length: 187

Records per Case: 1

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

  • Checks for undocumented codes were performed by the Archive.
  • Data were reformatted by the Archive.
  • Frequencies were provided by the Archive.
  • Consistency checks were performed by the Archive.
  • The Archive produced a codebook for this collection.

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

  • S11
  • Region

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 East 76
 2 East 331
 3 South 303
 4 South 136
 5 Midwest 297
 6 Midwest 104
 7 West 89
 8 West 165

Column: 6  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • S13
  • Size of place

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Central city 478
 2 Suburb 433
 3 Town 229
 4 Rural 359

Column: 7  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • S1
  • Sex

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 735
 2 Female 766

Column: 8  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: From Observation.

  • Q1A
  • Number hours at work/school weekly

Survey Question:  First, we would like to know approximately how many hours a week you spend at your job or occupation, and that includes keeping house or going to school as well as work for pay or profit. How many hours would you estimate you spend at work, housekeeping or studies, including any travel time to and from the job or school?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 10 hours or less 88
 2 11-15 hours 48
 3 16-20 hours 42
 4 21-25 hours 38
 5 26-30 hours 43
 6 31-35 hours 36
 7 36-40 hours 183
 8 41-45 hours 120
 9 46-50 hours 250
 10 More than 50 hours 517
 11 It varies (vol.) 19
 12 Don't work (vol.) 94
 13 No leisure time (vol.) 2
 14 Not sure 20

Column: 9  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list. Record below.

  • Q1B
  • Number hours leisure time weekly

Survey Question:  And about how many hours each week do you estimate you have available to relax, watch TV, take part in sports or hobbies, go swimming or skiing, go to the movies, theater, concerts, or other forms of entertainment, get together with friends, and so forth?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 10 hours or less 345
 2 11-15 hours 217
 3 16-20 hours 255
 4 21-25 hours 130
 5 26-30 hours 136
 6 31-35 hours 58
 7 36-40 hours 73
 8 41-45 hours 29
 9 46-50 hours 50
 10 More than 50 hours 133
 11 It varies (vol.) 17
 12 Don't work (vol.) 1
 13 No leisure time (vol.) 22
 14 Not sure 34

Column: 11  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list. Record below.

  • Q2_A
  • Attends spectator sports

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Attend spectator sports such as football, baseball, hockey, basketball, tennis, soccer, or horceracing?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 209
 2 Do some 415
 3 Do very little 367
 4 Do not at all 500
 5 Not sure 10

Column: 13  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_B
  • Plays sports

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Play sports yourself, such as golf, tennis, baseball, or bowling?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 231
 2 Do some 366
 3 Do very little 295
 4 Do not at all 602
 5 Not sure 6

Column: 14  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_C
  • Attends performing arts presentations

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Attend performing arts presentations, such as plays, ballets, symphonies, outdoor festivals, musical comedies, soloists, operas?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 104
 2 Do some 388
 3 Do very little 404
 4 Do not at all 598
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 15  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_D
  • Goes to the movies

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Go to the movies?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 149
 2 Do some 449
 3 Do very little 538
 4 Do not at all 364
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 16  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_E
  • Takes part in social activities

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Take part in social activities like entertaining or being entertained by friends or relatives, going to restaurants or going out dancing, attending lodge activities or church socials?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 502
 2 Do some 640
 3 Do very little 254
 4 Do not at all 103
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 17  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_F
  • Goes to museums -art, science, history

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Go to art exhibits, historical houses or sites, art museums, science and natural history museums, or history museums?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 99
 2 Do some 414
 3 Do very little 528
 4 Do not at all 456
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 18  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_G
  • Engages in outdoor activities

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain climbing, skiing, or boating?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 367
 2 Do some 415
 3 Do very little 314
 4 Do not at all 401
 5 Not sure 4

Column: 19  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_H
  • Engages in art activities

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in art activities such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 112
 2 Do some 228
 3 Do very little 373
 4 Do not at all 787
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 20  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_I
  • Works in the garden

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Work in the garden growing flowers or vegetables?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 373
 2 Do some 403
 3 Do very little 277
 4 Do not at all 448
 5 Not sure 0

Column: 21  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_J
  • Engages in handicrafts

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in handicrafts like weaving, wood working, needlepoint?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 250
 2 Do some 328
 3 Do very little 238
 4 Do not at all 681
 5 Not sure 4

Column: 22  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_K
  • Reads books

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Read books?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 587
 2 Do some 531
 3 Do very little 261
 4 Do not at all 120
 5 Not sure 1

Column: 23  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_L
  • Engages in performing arts activities

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in performing arts activities, such as playing a musical instrument, working with a local theater group, singing, or dancing ballet, modern, or folk dance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 122
 2 Do some 175
 3 Do very little 201
 4 Do not at all 1001
 5 Not sure 2

Column: 24  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_M
  • Engages in club and volunteer efforts

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in club and voluntary organizational efforts in the community?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 181
 2 Do some 388
 3 Do very little 348
 4 Do not at all 580
 5 Not sure 3

Column: 25  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q2_N
  • Engages in political campaign activity

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you a list of different types of activities people engage in, and for each type I would like you to tell me how much you do that kind of thing yourself -- whether you generally do it a great deal, some but not a great deal, very little, or not at all. Engage in political campaign activity, political party work, or political fund raising?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do a great deal 49
 2 Do some 137
 3 Do very little 250
 4 Do not at all 1063
 5 Not sure 2

Column: 26  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_1
  • Stadium or arena near home

Survey Question:  Is there a stadium or arena where sports events take place that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 1064
 2 Is not 423
 3 Not sure 13

Column: 27  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_2
  • Theater (plays/musicals) near home

Survey Question:  Is there a theater where plays or musicals are performed that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 986
 2 Is not 491
 3 Not sure 20

Column: 28  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_3
  • Park or botanical garden near home

Survey Question:  Is there a park or botanical garden that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 1001
 2 Is not 481
 3 Not sure 16

Column: 29  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_4
  • Community center with arts/crafts near home

Survey Question:  Is there a community, neighborhood, or recreational center where people can learn various arts and crafts that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 934
 2 Is not 462
 3 Not sure 103

Column: 30  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_5
  • Public library near home

Survey Question:  Is there a public library that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 1385
 2 Is not 105
 3 Not sure 10

Column: 31  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_6
  • Concert hall near home

Survey Question:  Is there a concert hall where musical concerts or operas are performed that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 775
 2 Is not 697
 3 Not sure 28

Column: 32  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_7
  • Movie theater near home

Survey Question:  Is there a movie theater that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 1288
 2 Is not 210
 3 Not sure 3

Column: 33  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_8
  • Museum near home

Survey Question:  Is there a museum with painting and sculpture or with scientific or historical exhibits that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 851
 2 Is not 621
 3 Not sure 28

Column: 34  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3A_9
  • Public tennis or golf near home

Survey Question:  Is there a public tennis court or golf course that is easily accessible from your home, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Is 1302
 2 Is not 184
 3 Not sure 15

Column: 35  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q3B
  • Importance to QOL -local museums/theaters

Survey Question:  Whether or not you are personally interested in having facilities like museums, theaters, and concert halls in the community, how important do you think it is to the quality of life in the community to have such things available -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1010
 2 Somewhat important 382
 3 Of minor importance 75
 4 Not at all important 26
 5 Not sure 8

Column: 36  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below.

  • Q3C
  • Importance to economy -local museums/theaters

Survey Question:  How important do you think it is to the business and economy of the community to have facilities like museums, theaters, and concert halls available -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 857
 2 Somewhat important 440
 3 Of minor importance 137
 4 Not at all important 37
 5 Not sure 29

Column: 37  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below.

  • Q4_1
  • Enough sports events in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more sports events presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 500
 2 Enough being given 960
 3 Not sure 37

Column: 38  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_2
  • Enough children's theater in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more children's theater performances presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 945
 2 Enough being given 365
 3 Not sure 189

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_3
  • Enough plays, musicals in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more plays, musicals, pantomimes, and other adult theater performances presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 733
 2 Enough being given 683
 3 Not sure 85

Column: 40  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_4
  • Enough ballet or modern dance in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more ballet or modern dance performances presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 677
 2 Enough being given 647
 3 Not sure 177

Column: 41  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_5
  • Enough folk or ethnic dance in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more folk or ethnic dance performances presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 687
 2 Enough being given 638
 3 Not sure 173

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_6
  • Enough classical music concerts in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more classical music concerts or recitals presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 693
 2 Enough being given 698
 3 Not sure 107

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_7
  • Enough popular music concerts in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more popular music performances such as rock, country, and other popular music presentations presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 573
 2 Enough being given 878
 3 Not sure 49

Column: 44  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_8
  • Enough outdoor arts festivals in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more outdoor arts festivals presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 795
 2 Enough being given 629
 3 Not sure 77

Column: 45  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q4_9
  • Enough art exhibitions in area

Survey Question:  Do you feel there should be more exhibitions of paintings or sculpture presented in this area, or do you think enough are already being given?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 775
 2 Enough being given 636
 3 Not sure 90

Column: 46  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q5A
  • Enough creative activities for R in area

Survey Question:  As far as you personally are concerned, are there enough facilities for creative activities in your community -- things like local art and photography shows, street festivals, local music and drama groups, or craft groups -- that you can actively participate in, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Enough 765
 2 Not enough 693
 3 Not sure 43

Column: 47  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] enough, skip to Q6.

  • Q5B
  • Importance of more creative activities in area

Survey Question:  As far as you personally are concerned, how important is it for there to be more creative activities in your community that you could actively participate in -- things like local art and photography shows, street festivals, local music and drama groups, or craft groups -- would you say that having more of such things is very important to you, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 335
 2 Somewhat important 271
 3 Of minor importance 87
 4 Not at all important 31
 5 Not sure 8

Column: 48  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q6_A
  • Cost of theaters/concerts keeps people away

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. The cost of going to theaters or concert halls is the main reason most people don't go more often to performances of plays, music, or dance.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 652
 2 Agree slightly 285
 3 Disagree slightly 285
 4 Disagree strongly 241
 5 Not sure 36

Column: 49  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q6_B
  • Arts/culture as important as parks

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. Arts and cultural activities are as important for a community to have as parks and recreational activities.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 956
 2 Agree slightly 362
 3 Disagree slightly 110
 4 Disagree strongly 56
 5 Not sure 17

Column: 50  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q6_C
  • Arts only for privileged few

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. The arts can only be enjoyed by a privileged few who have the financial means to attend arts events.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 303
 2 Agree slightly 262
 3 Disagree slightly 297
 4 Disagree strongly 609
 5 Not sure 30

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q6_D
  • Should be more theater in community

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. There ought to be more theater and concert events in this community to enable more local residents to attend such events.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 666
 2 Agree slightly 425
 3 Disagree slightly 232
 4 Disagree strongly 134
 5 Not sure 44

Column: 52  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q6_E
  • Would attend more theater/concerts if more in community

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. If there were more theater and concert events in this community, I would attend more frequently.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 599
 2 Agree slightly 363
 3 Disagree slightly 272
 4 Disagree strongly 244
 5 Not sure 20

Column: 53  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q6_F
  • Would attend more art showings if more in community

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some statements people have made to us. For each statement, please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly with the statement, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly with the statement. If there were more showings in art museums in this community, I would attend more frequently.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 515
 2 Agree slightly 422
 3 Disagree slightly 314
 4 Disagree strongly 230
 5 Not sure 20

Column: 54  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q7_1
  • R paints or draws

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Paint, draw, or engage in graphic arts such as etching?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 434
 2 don't do 1062
 3 Not sure 3

Column: 55  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_2
  • R makes pottery or ceramics

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Make pottery or ceramics?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 274
 2 Don't do 1226
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 56  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_3
  • R sings in choir or other choral group

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Sing in a choir or other choral group?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 315
 2 Don't do 1184
 3 Not sure 0

Column: 57  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_4
  • R does needlepoint, weaving, handwork

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Do needlepoint, weaving, or other handwork?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 623
 2 Don't do 876
 3 Not sure 0

Column: 58  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_5
  • R makes sculpture or works with clay

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Make sculpture or work with clay?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 152
 2 Don't do 1347
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_6
  • R writes stories or poems

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Write stories or poems?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 342
 2 Don't do 1159
 3 Not sure 0

Column: 60  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_7
  • R plays a musical instrument

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Play a musical instrument?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 444
 2 Don't do 1056
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 61  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_8
  • R works with local theater group

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Work with a local theater group?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 81
 2 Don't do 1416
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 62  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_9
  • R engages in photography

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Engage in photography?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 694
 2 Don't do 805
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 63  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_10
  • R dances ballet or modern dance

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Dance ballet or modern dance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 298
 2 Don't do 1202
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 64  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q7_11
  • R dances folk or ethnic dance

Survey Question:  Let me read you some activities that some people do at least every once in a while. Please tell me whether you yourself do each of these activities at least every once in a while, or not? Dance folk or ethnic dance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 266
 2 Don't do 1231
 3 Not sure 4

Column: 65  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q8
  • How often went to movies in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how often did you go to the movies in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 333
 2 Once 121
 3 2-3 times 276
 4 4-5 times 150
 5 6-10 times 205
 6 11-20 times 216
 7 More than 20 times 196
 8 Not sure 4

Column: 66  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q9A
  • Ever go to any live theater performances

Survey Question:  Do you ever go to any live performances of plays, musical comedies, pantomime, or other kinds of theater, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 980
 2 Never go 514
 3 Not sure 6

Column: 67  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] do go, ask Q9b. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q10a.

  • Q9B
  • How often - theater in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live theater performances in the past 12 months, not counting any performances given by your children in connection with school or classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 114
 2 Once 125
 3 2-3 times 343
 4 4-5 times 151
 5 6-10 times 145
 6 11-20 times 68
 7 more than 20 times 29
 8 Not sure 2

Column: 68  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q10A
  • Ever go to live popular music performances

Survey Question:  Do you ever go to live popular music performances by popular singers, bands, rock groups, and the like, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 831
 2 Never go 667
 3 Not sure 0

Column: 69  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] do go, ask Q10b. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q11a.

  • Q10B
  • How often -live popular music in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live popular music performances in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 86
 2 Once 127
 3 2-3 times 307
 4 4-5 times 120
 5 6-10 times 109
 6 11-20 times 50
 7 More than 20 times 22
 8 Not sure 5

Column: 70  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q11A
  • How often buys classical music recordings

Survey Question:  How often would you estimate you buy records or tapes of classical music -- do you buy classical music records or tapes frequently, every once in a while, only occasionally, or almost never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Frequently 111
 2 Every once in a while 216
 3 Only occasionally 358
 4 Almost never 522
 5 Never (VOL) 290
 6 Not sure 1

Column: 71  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone.

  • Q11B
  • How often listens to classical music

Survey Question:  And how often do you listen to classical music, either on records or tapes or on the radio -- do you listen to classical music frequently, every once in a while, only occasionally, or almost never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Frequently 351
 2 Every once in a while 326
 3 Only occasionally 376
 4 Almost never 307
 5 Never (VOL) 134
 6 Not sure 3

Column: 72  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q11C
  • Ever go to live classical music

Survey Question:  What about live performances of classical or symphonic music by orchestras, chamber groups, soloists, etc. -- do you ever go to such classical music performances, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 487
 2 Never go 1010
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 73  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] do go, ask Q11d. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q11e.

  • Q11D
  • How often live classical music in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live classical music or opera performances in the past 12 months, not counting performances given by your children in connection with school or classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 100
 2 Once 94
 3 2-3 times 161
 4 4-5 times 43
 5 6-10 times 58
 6 11-20 times 14
 7 More than 20 times 12
 8 Not sure 0

Column: 74  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q11E
  • Ever go to live opera or musical theater

Survey Question:  What about live performances of opera or musical theater in the past 12 months -- do you ever go to live opera or musical theater performances, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 470
 2 Never go 1027
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 75  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] do go, ask Q11f. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q12a.

  • Q11F
  • How often live opera or musical theater in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live performances of opera or musical theater in the past 12 months, not counting performances given by your children in connection with school or classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 102
 2 Once 121
 3 2-3 times 144
 4 4-5 times 53
 5 6-10 times 31
 6 11-20 times 7
 7 More than 20 times 4
 8 Not sure 1

Column: 76  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q12A
  • Ever go to dance performances

Survey Question:  And what about dance performances -- do you ever go to live performances of ballet or modern dance, or to folk or ethnic dance, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 470
 2 Never go 1028
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 77  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] do go, ask Q12b. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q13.

  • Q12B
  • How often attend dance perf. in past 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live performances of ballet or modern dance, or folk or ethnic dance, in the past 12 months, not counting performances given by your children in connection with school or classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 98
 2 Once 112
 3 2-3 times 154
 4 4-5 times 51
 5 6-10 times 27
 6 11-20 times 9
 7 More than 20 times 7
 8 Not sure 6

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q13_1
  • Reason not attend perform -ticket prices

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. Ticket prices are too high.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 490
 2 Minor reason 489
 3 Not a reason at all 504
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 79  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_2
  • Reason not attend perform -difficult travel

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. It is too difficult to get from here to places where performances are given.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 436
 2 Minor reason 439
 3 Not a reason at all 622
 4 Not sure 3

Column: 80  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_3
  • Reason not attend perform -parking

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. It is so difficult to find a parking place.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 365
 2 Minor reason 441
 3 Not a reason at all 682
 4 Not sure 12

Column: 81  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_4
  • Reason not attend perform -side costs high

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. The costs of hiring a babysitter, eating out, etc., are more than I can afford.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 321
 2 Minor reason 372
 3 Not a reason at all 798
 4 Not sure 8

Column: 82  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_5
  • Reason not attend perform -in bad areas

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. Performances are usually given in neighborhoods or areas I prefer not to visit.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 155
 2 Minor reason 393
 3 Not a reason at all 934
 4 Not sure 16

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_6
  • Reason not attend perform -not worth it

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. The quality of performances given in this area are not usually worth the time, trouble, or money.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 201
 2 Minor reason 386
 3 Not a reason at all 867
 4 Not sure 47

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_7
  • Reason not attend perform -difficult get tickets

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. Tickets are usually too difficult to obtain.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 211
 2 Minor reason 453
 3 Not a reason at all 814
 4 Not sure 22

Column: 85  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_8
  • Reason not attend perform -not many in area

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. Not very many performances are given in this area.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 541
 2 Minor reason 354
 3 Not a reason at all 580
 4 Not sure 26

Column: 86  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_9
  • Reason not attend perform -can't get info

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. It is difficult to get information on what performances are being given.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 299
 2 Minor reason 443
 3 Not a reason at all 740
 4 Not sure 17

Column: 87  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_10
  • Reason not attend perform -out of place

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. I feel out of place in the theaters and concert halls where performances are given.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 107
 2 Minor reason 316
 3 Not a reason at all 1068
 4 Not sure 10

Column: 88  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q13_11
  • Reason not attend perform -don't go out at night

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go out more often to performances of things like music, theater and dance. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason you don't go out more often to live performances, is it a minor reason, or is it not a reason at all for not going out more often to live performances. Going out at night is a real worry.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 270
 2 Minor reason 305
 3 Not a reason at all 920
 4 Not sure 6

Column: 89  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14A
  • Importance of childhood arts exposure

Survey Question:  Now we would like to talk for a while about children of school age. Thinking about children who are in school, how important would you say it is for children of that age to be exposed to theater, music, dance, exhibitions of paintings and sculpture, and similar cultural events -- would you say it is very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 992
 2 Somewhat important 397
 3 Of minor importance 77
 4 Not at all important 26
 5 Not sure 8

Column: 90  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14B
  • Enough arts in area for children

Survey Question:  And from what you know or have heard, would you say that school children in this area have enough opportunities to hear music and go to plays and things like that, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Have enough opportunities 549
 2 Not enough opportunities 866
 3 Not sure 85

Column: 91  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14C_1
  • Should teach drawing, painting, sculpture

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in drawing, painting or sculpture for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1133
 2 Non-credit 319
 3 Not at all 30
 4 Not sure 17

Column: 92  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_2
  • Should teach acting

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in acting for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 899
 2 Non-credit 488
 3 Not at all 88
 4 Not sure 24

Column: 93  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_3
  • Should teach photography or filmmaking

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in photography or filmmaking for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 930
 2 Non-credit 463
 3 Not at all 83
 4 Not sure 24

Column: 94  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_4
  • Should teach playing a musical instrument

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in playing a musical instrument for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1180
 2 Non-credit 282
 3 Not at all 25
 4 Not sure 12

Column: 95  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_5
  • Should teach voice or singing

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in voice or singing for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1122
 2 Non-credit 339
 3 Not at all 27
 4 Not sure 12

Column: 96  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_6
  • Should teach music appreciation

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in music appreciation for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1108
 2 Non-credit 320
 3 Not at all 44
 4 Not sure 28

Column: 97  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_7
  • Should teach ballet, modern dance, movement

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in ballet, modern dance, or movement for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 841
 2 Non-credit 517
 3 Not at all 115
 4 Not sure 27

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_8
  • Should teach writing stories or poems

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in writing stories or poems for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1188
 2 Non-credit 253
 3 Not at all 44
 4 Not sure 14

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_9
  • Should teach weaving, needlepoint, etc.

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in weaving, needlepoint, or other handwork for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 690
 2 Non-credit 691
 3 Not at all 101
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 100  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_10
  • Should teach making pottery, ceramics

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in making pottery, ceramics, or other crafts for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 802
 2 Non-credit 586
 3 Not at all 88
 4 Not sure 24

Column: 101  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14C_11
  • Should teach art appreciation

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just like math or science or English. Other people think that classes like those should be given, but only after school or as a noncredit activity; and still others don't think they should be given at all. In your opinion, should the public schools in this area teach courses in art appreciation for credit, should it be an after-school or noncredit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1087
 2 Non-credit 347
 3 Not at all 35
 4 Not sure 31

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q14D
  • Arts courses in regular budget or not

Survey Question:  Do you think that arts courses like the ones we have just discussed -- whether offered for credit or not for credit -- should be paid for by the school system as part of the regular school budget, or should the cost of such courses not come from the regular school budget?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Paid for from regular school budget 1131
 2 Not paid from regular school budget 297
 3 Should not be offered at all (VOL) 6
 4 Not sure 65

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14E
  • R took art courses in school

Survey Question:  When you were in school did you take any courses like the ones we have just discussed, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Did take 988
 2 Did not take 498
 3 Not sure 13

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15_A
  • Live performance more exciting than on TV

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. To see something performed live on stage is more meaningful and exciting than watching it on TV.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1132
 2 Agree slightly 218
 3 Disagree Slightly 78
 4 Disagree strongly 52
 5 Not sure 19

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q15_B
  • Most people enjoy attending arts events

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. Most people enjoy attending arts events.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 540
 2 Agree slightly 559
 3 Disagree Slightly 245
 4 Disagree strongly 99
 5 Not sure 56

Column: 106  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q15_C
  • Museums important resource for community

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. Museums are an important resource for the whole community, because they tell us so much about the art and history of different cultures or about science and our environment.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1154
 2 Agree slightly 267
 3 Disagree Slightly 45
 4 Disagree strongly 16
 5 Not sure 17

Column: 107  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q15_D
  • Most people enjoy attending sports events

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. Most people enjoy attending sports events.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1092
 2 Agree slightly 297
 3 Disagree Slightly 75
 4 Disagree strongly 26
 5 Not sure 9

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q15_E
  • Museums, theater, music improve community

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. Things like museums and theater and music performances make a community a better place to live in.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1166
 2 Agree slightly 253
 3 Disagree Slightly 50
 4 Disagree strongly 17
 5 Not sure 13

Column: 109  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q15_F
  • Should have more performances in all of US

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some other statements people have made to us. For each, would you please tell me whether you tend to agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly. Some means should be found to present more performances of music, theater, and dance in all parts of the country so that all Americans have an opportunity to attend.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1035
 2 Agree slightly 344
 3 Disagree Slightly 65
 4 Disagree strongly 39
 5 Not sure 16

Column: 110  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Start at "x".

  • Q16A
  • How often visit art museums in past 12 months

Survey Question:  How many times, if any, did you visit art museums that exhibit paintings, drawings, sculpture, etc., during the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 588
 2 Once 250
 3 2-3 times 343
 4 4-5 times 138
 5 6-10 times 102
 6 11-20 times 54
 7 More than 20 times 22
 8 Not sure 4

Column: 111  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q16B
  • How often visit science museums in past 12 months

Survey Question:  And how many times did you visit science or natural history museums during the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 731
 2 Once 325
 3 2-3 times 285
 4 4-5 times 89
 5 6-10 times 43
 6 11-20 times 17
 7 More than 20 times 6
 8 Not sure 4

Column: 112  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q16C
  • How often visit history museums in past 12 months

Survey Question:  And how about history museums which preserve objects from the past -- including historic buildings or sites -- how many times did you visit history museums in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 623
 2 Once 325
 3 2-3 times 295
 4 4-5 times 120
 5 6-10 times 89
 6 11-20 times 27
 7 More than 20 times 16
 8 Not sure 6

Column: 113  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q16D_1
  • Reason not visit museums -difficult travel

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. It is too difficult to get from here to museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 401
 2 Minor reason 420
 3 Not a reason at all 669
 4 Not sure 10

Column: 114  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_2
  • Reason not visit museums -parking

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. It is so difficult to find a parking place.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 269
 2 Minor reason 439
 3 Not a reason at all 777
 4 Not sure 15

Column: 115  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_3
  • Reason not visit museums - not worth it

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. The quality of exhibitions at museums in this area is not good enough to make going to them worthwhile.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 202
 2 Minor reason 421
 3 Not a reason at all 835
 4 Not sure 42

Column: 116  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_4
  • Reason not visit museums -show same exhibits

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. There is always pretty much the same thing shown, so there is no need to go very often.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 349
 2 Minor reason 463
 3 Not a reason at all 642
 4 Not sure 45

Column: 117  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_5
  • Reason not visit museums -in bad areas

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. Exhibitions are usually presented in neighborhoods or areas I prefer not to visit.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 122
 2 Minor reason 394
 3 Not a reason at all 964
 4 Not sure 21

Column: 118  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_6
  • Reason not visit museums -can't get info

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. It is difficult to get information on what exhibitions and activities are going on in museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 286
 2 Minor reason 479
 3 Not a reason at all 716
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 119  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_7
  • Reason not visit museums -not comfortable

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. I don't really feel comfortable going to museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 73
 2 Minor reason 319
 3 Not a reason at all 1097
 4 Not sure 10

Column: 120  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_8
  • Reason not visit museums -too expensive

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. It is too expensive to go to museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 144
 2 Minor reason 357
 3 Not a reason at all 976
 4 Not sure 23

Column: 121  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q16D_9
  • Reason not visit museums -not many in area

Survey Question:  I would like to read you some reasons people have given us why they do not go to museums more often. For each, would you tell me whether it is a major reason why you do not go to museums more often, a minor reason, or not a reason at all. There are not enough museum exhibitions in this area.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 555
 2 Minor reason 381
 3 Not a reason at all 543
 4 Not sure 22

Column: 122  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q17A_1
  • Arts uplift from everyday experiences

Survey Question:  Different people get different things out of the arts. As far as you are concerned, do you ever find the arts give you an uplift from everyday experiences, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Arts do 1135
 2 Arts don't 320
 3 Not sure 46

Column: 123  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below. Start at "x".

  • Q17A_2
  • Arts positive in troubled world

Survey Question:  Different people get different things out of the arts. As far as you are concerned, do you ever find the arts are a positive experience in a troubled world, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Arts do 1130
 2 Arts don't 294
 3 Not sure 76

Column: 124  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below. Start at "x".

  • Q17A_3
  • Arts rare source of creative expression

Survey Question:  Different people get different things out of the arts. As far as you are concerned, do you ever find the arts allow you to find a source of creative expression and experience that is rare, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Arts do 1066
 2 Arts don't 359
 3 Not sure 76

Column: 125  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below. Start at "x".

  • Q17A_4
  • Arts pure pleasure to experience

Survey Question:  Different people get different things out of the arts. As far as you are concerned, do you ever find the arts just give you pure pleasure to experience or participate in, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Arts do 1212
 2 Arts don't 234
 3 Not sure 55

Column: 126  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below. Start at "x".

  • Q17B
  • Would miss arts if none in community

Survey Question:  If there were no arts available here in this community, would you personally miss them very much, only somewhat, or hardly at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very much 500
 2 Only somewhat 566
 3 Hardly at all 419
 4 Not sure 16

Column: 127  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q18_A
  • Importance -more arts/cultural facilities

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have more and better arts and cultural facilities for both the performing and the visual arts -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 707
 2 Somewhat important 517
 3 Of minor importance 185
 4 Not at all important 76
 5 Not sure 16

Column: 128  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_B
  • Importance -better lower income housing

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have better housing for lower income people in the community -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 925
 2 Somewhat important 341
 3 Of minor importance 140
 4 Not at all important 70
 5 Not sure 24

Column: 129  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_C
  • Importance -better public transportation

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have more efficient public transportation which would also cut down on gasoline consumption -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1193
 2 Somewhat important 167
 3 Of minor importance 79
 4 Not at all important 46
 5 Not sure 14

Column: 130  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_D
  • Importance -tougher law enforcement

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have tougher law enforcement by the police and courts -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1136
 2 Somewhat important 203
 3 Of minor importance 87
 4 Not at all important 55
 5 Not sure 20

Column: 131  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_E
  • Importance -better medical services

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have improved medical facilities and other health services -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1147
 2 Somewhat important 199
 3 Of minor importance 94
 4 Not at all important 48
 5 Not sure 11

Column: 132  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_F
  • Importance -better schools

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have better schools -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1203
 2 Somewhat important 162
 3 Of minor importance 78
 4 Not at all important 37
 5 Not sure 20

Column: 133  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_G
  • Importance -more parks and recreation

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have more parks and recreational facilities -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 865
 2 Somewhat important 365
 3 Of minor importance 185
 4 Not at all important 80
 5 Not sure 5

Column: 134  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q18_H
  • Importance -good roads and highways

Survey Question:  How important do you feel it is to have good roads and highways -- very important, somewhat important, of minor importance, or not at all important?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very important 1085
 2 Somewhat important 259
 3 Of minor importance 110
 4 Not at all important 38
 5 Not sure 9

Column: 135  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_1
  • Art museums -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are art museums generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 204
 2 Depend on private contributions 566
 3 Depend on government support 358
 4 All or Both (VOL) 214
 5 Not sure 150

Column: 136  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_2
  • Public libraries -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are public libraries generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 119
 2 Depend on private contributions 196
 3 Depend on government support 945
 4 All or Both (VOL) 134
 5 Not sure 99

Column: 137  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_3
  • Theater groups -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are theater groups generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 514
 2 Depend on private contributions 633
 3 Depend on government support 72
 4 All or Both (VOL) 155
 5 Not sure 125

Column: 138  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_4
  • Natural history museums -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are natural history museums generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 160
 2 Depend on private contributions 331
 3 Depend on government support 656
 4 All or Both (VOL) 201
 5 Not sure 144

Column: 139  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_5
  • Hospitals -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are hospitals generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 424
 2 Depend on private contributions 211
 3 Depend on government support 498
 4 All or Both (VOL) 290
 5 Not sure 73

Column: 140  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_6
  • Zoos -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are zoos generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 225
 2 Depend on private contributions 335
 3 Depend on government support 593
 4 All or Both (VOL) 217
 5 Not sure 128

Column: 141  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_7
  • Opera companies -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are opera companies generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 479
 2 Depend on private contributions 594
 3 Depend on government support 79
 4 All or Both (VOL) 151
 5 Not sure 195

Column: 142  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_8
  • Symphony orchestras -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are symphony orchestras generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 459
 2 Depend on private contributions 609
 3 Depend on government support 106
 4 All or Both (VOL) 170
 5 Not sure 154

Column: 143  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_9
  • Botanical gardens -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are botanical gardens generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 280
 2 Depend on private contributions 448
 3 Depend on government support 394
 4 All or Both (VOL) 159
 5 Not sure 217

Column: 144  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_10
  • Science museums -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are science or natural history museums generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 163
 2 Depend on private contributions 343
 3 Depend on government support 664
 4 All or Both (VOL) 199
 5 Not sure 130

Column: 145  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_11
  • Historical museums -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are historical museums generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 150
 2 Depend on private contributions 341
 3 Depend on government support 669
 4 All or Both (VOL) 213
 5 Not sure 123

Column: 146  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_12
  • Dance troupes -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are ballet or modern dance troupes generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 512
 2 Depend on private contributions 583
 3 Depend on government support 86
 4 All or Both (VOL) 164
 5 Not sure 153

Column: 147  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_13
  • Public tennis and golf -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are public tennis courts and golf courses generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 359
 2 Depend on private contributions 265
 3 Depend on government support 679
 4 All or Both (VOL) 107
 5 Not sure 88

Column: 148  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q19_14
  • Major league baseball -self-supporting or not

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read you some different places and organizations, and I would like you to tell me whether you think they generally get enough money from fees, admissions, sales, dues, etc., to be self-supporting, or must they generally rely also on contributions from individuals and business or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are major league baseball teams generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they usually also have to depend on private contributions, or do they usually also have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 921
 2 Depend on private contributions 324
 3 Depend on government support 78
 4 All or Both (VOL) 58
 5 Not sure 118

Column: 149  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Start at "x".

  • Q20A_1
  • Federal govt should help arts orgs

Survey Question:  If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, opera, and theater groups, and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, do you feel that the federal government should provide assistance, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should provide 767
 2 Should not 688
 3 Not sure 46

Column: 150  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below.

  • Q20A_2
  • State govt should help arts orgs

Survey Question:  If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, opera, and theater groups, and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, do you feel that state government should provide assistance, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should provide 909
 2 Should not 544
 3 Not sure 48

Column: 151  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below.

  • Q20A_3
  • Municipal/county govt should help arts orgs

Survey Question:  If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, opera, and theater groups, and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, do you feel that municipal and county government should provide assistance, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should provide 965
 2 Should not 467
 3 Not sure 69

Column: 152  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Record below.

  • Q20A_4
  • Business should help arts orgs

Survey Question:  If arts organizations -- such as art museums, dance, opera, and theater groups, and symphony orchestras -- need financial assistance to operate, do you feel that business and corporations should provide assistance, or not?