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Americans and the Arts V [1987]

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Title: Americans and the Arts 1987 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00196

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, March 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 1987 [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 1987 [United States] http://www.cpanda.org

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Study Description-- Citation - Data Collection

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Title: Americans and the Arts V [1987]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00196

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 Agency/Sponsor: 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. 1987. AMERICANS AND THE ARTS V [1987] [computer file]. New York, NY: Louis Harris and Associates [producer]; Chapel Hill, NC: Odum Institute for Research in Social Science [distributor].

Keywords

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 1987 Americans and the Arts was the fifth 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: 1987

Date of Collection: March 13, 1987 - April 06, 1987

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 unclustered sampling was used to select the primary sampling units. Within the primary sampling units, random-digit-dialing was employed to select households.

Mode of Data Collection: telephone interviews

Type of Research Instrument: structured

Characteristics of Data Collection Situation: In order to determine which adult member of the household will be interviewed, the interviewer asked for one of the following household members, in order of priority: youngest adult male at home, next youngest adult male at home, youngest adult female at home, or next youngest adult female at home. This procedure results in a good distribution of respondents by sex and age. It also avoids automatically accepting as a respondent the adult in the household who routinely answer the phone.

Actions to Minimize Losses: Non-answering telephones were dialed two or more times over a three-day period. Callbacks were made on different days and at different times of the day. One callback was made to try to convert any designated respondent who refused or terminated an interview. In the event of a busy signal, a follow-up call was made 15 minutes later, followed by two callbacks on different days and at different times of day.

Weighting: The study was weighted to the Census Bureau's latest population parameters on sex, race, age, and income. This adjusts these key variables, when necessary, to their actual proportions in the population.

Response Rate: Response rate was not calculated for this study. However, information was provided which will allow researchers to calculate a response rate. A total of 7519 telephone numbers were called in order to obtain 1501 completed interviews. Of the 7519 telephone numbers attempted, 5040 were in service and were not business phone numbers.

Estimates of Sampling Error: For results based on the total sample, the estimated sampling error is plus or minus 3%. Survey results based on subgroups of small size can be subject to large sampling error.

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 March 13 to April 6, 1987. 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.

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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.

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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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Data Files Description

File Name: a00196

Overall Case Count: 1501

Overall Variable Count: 222

Logical Record Length: 244

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

  • WEIGHT
  • Weight

Column: 6  Width: 10  Type: numeric

  • S11
  • Region

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 East 84
 2 East 289
 3 South 303
 4 South 164
 5 Midwest 263
 6 Midwest 110
 7 West 78
 8 West 210

Column: 16  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • S13
  • Size of place

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Central city 454
 2 Rest of metropolitan area 689
 3 Outside metropolitan area 358

Column: 17  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • S1
  • Sex

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 743
 2 Female 758

Column: 18  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: From observation: Respondent sex.

  • 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 working 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 94
 2 11-15 hours 50
 3 16-20 hours 36
 4 21-25 hours 31
 5 26-30 hours 48
 6 31-35 hours 31
 7 36-40 hours 168
 8 41-45 hours 109
 9 46-50 hours 197
 10 51-60 hours 275
 11 More than 60 hours 302
 12 It varies (vol.) 18
 13 Don't work (vol.) 119
 14 Not sure 23

Column: 19  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 438
 2 11-15 hours 188
 3 16-20 hours 262
 4 21-25 hours 143
 5 26-30 hours 122
 6 31-35 hours 44
 7 36-40 hours 64
 8 41-45 hours 19
 9 46-50 hours 38
 10 51-60 hours 27
 11 More than 60 hours 61
 12 It varies (vol.) 29
 13 No leisure time (vol.) 20
 14 Not sure 46

Column: 21  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list -- record below.

  • Q2A_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 1083
 2 Is not 407
 3 Not sure 11

Column: 23  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 1037
 2 Is not 449
 3 Not sure 15

Column: 24  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 1086
 2 Is not 402
 3 Not sure 13

Column: 25  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 947
 2 Is not 457
 3 Not sure 97

Column: 26  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_5
  • 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 907
 2 Is not 561
 3 Not sure 33

Column: 27  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_6
  • 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 1421
 2 Is not 69
 3 Not sure 11

Column: 28  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 1315
 2 Is not 181
 3 Not sure 5

Column: 29  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 930
 2 Is not 548
 3 Not sure 23

Column: 30  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2A_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 1300
 2 Is not 172
 3 Not sure 29

Column: 31  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q2B
  • Importance to QOL -local museums/theaters

Survey Question:  Whether or not you are personally interested in having facilities such as 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 973
 2 Somewhat important 389
 3 Of minor importance 98
 4 Not at all important 39
 5 Not sure 2

Column: 32  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below.

  • Q2C
  • Importance to economy -local museums/theaters

Survey Question:  How important do you think it is to businesses and the economy of this community to have facilities such as 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 790
 2 Somewhat important 489
 3 Of minor importance 150
 4 Not at all important 48
 5 Not sure 24

Column: 33  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below.

  • Q3_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 440
 2 Enough being given 1031
 3 Not sure 30

Column: 34  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 914
 2 Enough being given 413
 3 Not sure 174

Column: 35  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_3
  • Enough plays, musicals in area

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Should be more 689
 2 Enough being given 752
 3 Not sure 60

Column: 36  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 651
 2 Enough being given 710
 3 Not sure 140

Column: 37  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 635
 2 Enough being given 701
 3 Not sure 165

Column: 38  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 622
 2 Enough being given 796
 3 Not sure 83

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 544
 2 Enough being given 931
 3 Not sure 26

Column: 40  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 751
 2 Enough being given 699
 3 Not sure 51

Column: 41  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q3_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 737
 2 Enough being given 695
 3 Not sure 69

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Paint, draw, or engage in graphic arts such as etching?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 411
 2 Don't do 1087
 3 Not sure 3

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Make pottery or ceramics?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 207
 2 Don't do 1289
 3 Not sure 5

Column: 44  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_3
  • R sings in a 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 once in a while or not. Sing in a choir or other choral group?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 314
 2 Don't do 1185
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 45  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Do needlepoint, weaving, or other handwork?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 617
 2 Don't do 882
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 46  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_5
  • R makes sculpture 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 once in a while or not. Make sculpture or work with clay?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 117
 2 Don't do 1383
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 47  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Write stories or poems?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 361
 2 Don't do 1137
 3 Not sure 3

Column: 48  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Play a musical instrument?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 464
 2 Don't do 1035
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 49  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_8
  • R works with a 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 once in a while or not. Work with a local theater group?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 87
 2 Don't do 1413
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 50  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Engage in photography?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 811
 2 Don't do 689
 3 Not sure 1

Column: 51  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Dance, ballet or modern dance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 346
 2 Don't do 1150
 3 Not sure 5

Column: 52  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q4_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 once in a while or not. Dance, folk or ethnic dance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do 231
 2 Don't do 1268
 3 Not sure 2

Column: 53  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q5
  • How often go 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 354
 2 Once 153
 3 2-3 times 263
 4 4-5 times 160
 5 6-10 times 218
 6 11-20 times 206
 7 21-30 times 81
 8 31-50 times 28
 9 51 times and over 36
 10 Not sure 2

Column: 54  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q6A
  • Ever go to any live theatre performances

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 1017
 2 Never go 480
 3 Not sure 4

Column: 56  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.7a.

  • Q6B
  • 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 132
 2 Once 155
 3 2-3 times 368
 4 4-5 times 177
 5 6-10 times 120
 6 11-20 times 46
 7 More than 20 times 16
 8 Not sure 3

Column: 57  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.6a.] Do not read list.

  • Q7A
  • 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 894
 2 Never go 601
 3 Not sure 6

Column: 58  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.8a.

  • Q7B
  • How often 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 125
 2 Once 186
 3 2-3 times 313
 4 4-5 times 139
 5 6-10 times 77
 6 11-20 times 31
 7 More than 20 times 21
 8 Not sure 2

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.7a.] Do not read list.

  • Q8A
  • How often buys classical music recordings

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Frequently 97
 2 Every once in a while 218
 3 Only occasionally 348
 4 Almost never 539
 5 Never (vol.) 298
 6 Not sure 1

Column: 60  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone.

  • Q8B
  • How often listens to classical music

Survey Question:  And how often do you listen to classical music, either on recordings 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 341
 2 Every once in a while 318
 3 Only occasionally 368
 4 Almost never 311
 5 Never (vol.) 160
 6 Not sure 3

Column: 61  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8C
  • 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 495
 2 Never go 1000
 3 Not sure 6

Column: 62  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.8e.

  • Q8D
  • How often classical music in 12 months

Survey Question:  Approximately how many times did you go to live classical music 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 81
 2 Once 131
 3 2-3 times 157
 4 4-5 times 59
 5 6-10 times 45
 6 11-20 times 15
 7 More than 20 times 4
 8 Not sure 3

Column: 63  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.8c.] Do not read list.

  • Q8E
  • Ever go to live opera or musical theater

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

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 436
 2 Never go 1057
 3 Not sure 8

Column: 64  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.9.

  • Q8F
  • How often live opera in 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 92
 2 Once 129
 3 2-3 times 141
 4 4-5 times 37
 5 6-10 times 22
 6 11-20 times 9
 7 More than 20 times 2
 8 Not sure 4

Column: 65  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.8e.]

  • Q8G
  • Ever go to contemporary/avant-garde music

Survey Question:  What about contemporary or avant-garde music -- do you ever go to such live concerts, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 307
 2 Never go 1180
 3 Not sure 14

Column: 66  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.9a.

  • Q8H
  • How often contemporary/avant-garde music

Survey Question:  About how many times have you gone to a live concert of contemporary music in the past 12 months?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 59
 2 Once 82
 3 2-5 times 135
 4 6-20 times 25
 5 More than 20 times 3
 6 Not sure 3

Column: 67  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.8g.]

  • Q9A
  • 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 folk or ethnic dance, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Do go 516
 2 Never go 977
 3 Not sure 8

Column: 68  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] never go or not sure, skip to Q.10.

  • Q9B
  • How often live dance in 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 those performances given by your children in connection with school or classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 98
 2 Once 166
 3 2-5 times 213
 4 6-20 times 33
 5 More than 20 times 6
 6 Not sure 0

Column: 69  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "do go" in Q.9a.]

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? Ticket prices are too high.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 423
 2 Minor reason 498
 3 Not a reason at all 557
 4 Not sure 23

Column: 70  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 396
 2 Minor reason 407
 3 Not a reason at all 687
 4 Not sure 11

Column: 71  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 333
 2 Minor reason 412
 3 Not a reason at all 739
 4 Not sure 17

Column: 72  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? The costs of hiring a baby-sitter, eating out, and other such costs, are more than I can afford.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 265
 2 Minor reason 340
 3 Not a reason at all 887
 4 Not sure 9

Column: 73  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 142
 2 Minor reason 347
 3 Not a reason at all 1003
 4 Not sure 9

Column: 74  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 164
 2 Minor reason 371
 3 Not a reason at all 938
 4 Not sure 28

Column: 75  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? Tickets are usually too difficult to obtain.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 222
 2 Minor reason 453
 3 Not a reason at all 808
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 76  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 464
 2 Minor reason 379
 3 Not a reason at all 640
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 77  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 255
 2 Minor reason 434
 3 Not a reason at all 803
 4 Not sure 9

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q10_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 such as 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 your 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 91
 2 Minor reason 286
 3 Not a reason at all 1116
 4 Not sure 8

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

  • Q10_11
  • Reason not attend perform -worry 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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? Going out at night is a real worry.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 201
 2 Minor reason 309
 3 Not a reason at all 985
 4 Not sure 6

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

  • Q10_12
  • Reason not attend perform -not enough uplift

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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? I don't get enough uplift when I attend an arts performance.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 125
 2 Minor reason 335
 3 Not a reason at all 1009
 4 Not sure 32

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

  • Q10_13
  • Reason not attend perform -not enough time

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 such as 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 your not going out more often to live performances? I don't have enough time to do it.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 527
 2 Minor reason 403
 3 Not a reason at all 562
 4 Not sure 9

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

  • Q11A
  • How often art museums in 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 637
 2 Once 293
 3 2-3 times 330
 4 4-5 times 114
 5 6-10 times 77
 6 11-20 times 30
 7 More than 20 times 15
 8 Not sure 5

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q11B
  • How often science museums in 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 795
 2 Once 356
 3 2-3 times 247
 4 4-5 times 46
 5 6-10 times 39
 6 11-20 times 9
 7 More than 20 times 6
 8 Not sure 3

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q11C
  • How often history museums in 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 640
 2 Once 371
 3 2-3 times 313
 4 4-5 times 76
 5 5-10 times 67
 6 11-20 times 19
 7 More than 20 times 11
 8 Not sure 4

Column: 85  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read list.

  • Q11D_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's too difficult to get from here to museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 364
 2 Minor reason 386
 3 Not a reason at all 747
 4 Not sure 4

Column: 86  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 250
 2 Minor reason 407
 3 Not a reason at all 820
 4 Not sure 24

Column: 87  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 201
 2 Minor reason 403
 3 Not a reason at all 866
 4 Not sure 31

Column: 88  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 354
 2 Minor reason 461
 3 Not a reason at all 660
 4 Not sure 26

Column: 89  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 110
 2 Minor reason 332
 3 Not a reason at all 1047
 4 Not sure 12

Column: 90  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 museum exhibitions and events are going on.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 257
 2 Minor reason 436
 3 Not a reason at all 800
 4 Not sure 8

Column: 91  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 feel comfortable going to museums.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 51
 2 Minor reason 278
 3 Not a reason at all 1163
 4 Not sure 9

Column: 92  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 91
 2 Minor reason 316
 3 Not a reason at all 1068
 4 Not sure 26

Column: 93  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_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 526
 2 Minor reason 370
 3 Not a reason at all 586
 4 Not sure 19

Column: 94  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_10
  • Reason not visit museums -not enough uplift

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 get enough uplift when I visit a museum.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 131
 2 Minor reason 413
 3 Not a reason at all 943
 4 Not sure 14

Column: 95  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q11D_11
  • Reason not visit museums -not enough time

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 have enough time to do it.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Major reason 496
 2 Minor reason 456
 3 Not a reason at all 547
 4 Not sure 2

Column: 96  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q12A_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 1084
 2 Arts do not 386
 3 Not sure 31

Column: 97  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q12A_2
  • Arts positive in trouble 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 1119
 2 Arts do not 324
 3 Not sure 58

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q12A_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 1018
 2 Arts do not 434
 3 Not sure 49

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q12A_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 to participate in, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Arts do 1138
 2 Arts do not 330
 3 Not sure 33

Column: 100  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q12B
  • 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 485
 2 Only somewhat 614
 3 Hardly at all 392
 4 Not sure 10

Column: 101  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13A_1
  • Seen dance on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which ballet or modern dance has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 823
 2 One program 164
 3 2-3 programs 269
 4 4-5 programs 93
 5 6-10 programs 76
 6 11-10 programs 34
 7 More than 20 programs 23
 8 Not sure 19

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_2
  • Seen symphony concert on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which a symphony orchestra concert has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 911
 2 One program 215
 3 2-3 programs 234
 4 4-5 programs 59
 5 6-10 programs 43
 6 11-10 programs 27
 7 More than 20 programs 2
 8 Not sure 10

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_3
  • Seen opera on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which an opera has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 1213
 2 One program 155
 3 2-3 programs 92
 4 4-5 programs 16
 5 6-10 programs 9
 6 11-10 programs 7
 7 More than 20 programs 1
 8 Not sure 8

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_4
  • Seen musical comedy on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which a musical comedy (has/have) been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 576
 2 One program 228
 3 2-3 programs 389
 4 4-5 programs 138
 5 6-10 programs 92
 6 11-10 programs 42
 7 More than 20 programs 12
 8 Not sure 24

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_5
  • Seen play on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which a play, such as you would see in a theater, has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 842
 2 One program 205
 3 2-3 programs 282
 4 4-5 programs 71
 5 6-10 programs 50
 6 11-10 programs 23
 7 More than 20 programs 7
 8 Not sure 21

Column: 106  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_6
  • Seen concert by opera star on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which a concert by an opera star has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 1178
 2 One program 152
 3 2-3 programs 121
 4 4-5 programs 20
 5 6-10 programs 18
 6 11-10 programs 7
 7 More than 20 programs 0
 8 Not sure 5

Column: 107  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_7
  • Seen rock/pop concert on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which a music concert by a leading pop or rock music group has been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 659
 2 One program 179
 3 2-3 programs 328
 4 4-5 programs 160
 5 6-10 programs 97
 6 11-10 programs 44
 7 More than 20 programs 28
 8 Not sure 6

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13A_8
  • Seen top movies on TV in past 3 months

Survey Question:  Now let me ask you about the arts on television. During the past 3 months, about how many programs have you watched on TV in which top movies, such as those that might be nominated for an Academy Award, have been featured?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 377
 2 One program 128
 3 2-3 programs 365
 4 4-5 programs 254
 5 6-10 programs 185
 6 11-10 programs 97
 7 More than 20 programs 58
 8 Not sure 37

Column: 109  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Do not read number of times categories. Do not rotate.

  • Q13B_1
  • Want more ballet or modern dance on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Ballet or modern dance]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1316
 1 Yes 185

Column: 110  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_2
  • Want more symphony concerts on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Symphony orchestra concert]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1309
 1 Yes 192

Column: 111  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_3
  • Want more opera on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Opera]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1425
 1 Yes 76

Column: 112  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_4
  • Want more musical comedy on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Musical comedy]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1099
 1 Yes 402

Column: 113  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_5
  • Want more plays on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Play, such as you would see in a theater]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1237
 1 Yes 264

Column: 114  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_6
  • Want more concerts by opera star on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Concert by an opera star]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1470
 1 Yes 31

Column: 115  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_7
  • Want more rock/pop concerts on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Music concert by a leading pop or rock music group]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1164
 1 Yes 337

Column: 116  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_8
  • Want more top movies on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Top movies, such as those that might be nominated for an Academy Award]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 891
 1 Yes 610

Column: 117  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_9
  • Want more of none of listed arts on TV

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [None]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1403
 1 Yes 98

Column: 118  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13B_10
  • Want more arts on TV -not sure

Survey Question:  Now, out of that list of types of arts programs, which one or two would you like to see more of on television? [Not sure]

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 0 No 1446
 1 Yes 55

Column: 119  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Multiple record below.

  • Q13C
  • Would watch more arts programs on TV

Survey Question:  If more programs on the arts were on TV, would you certainly view such arts programs, probably view them, probably not view them, or certainly not view them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certainly view 216
 2 Probably view 875
 3 Probably not view 335
 4 Certainly not view 66
 5 Not sure 9

Column: 120  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q13D
  • R subscribes to cable/pay TV

Survey Question:  Do you subscribe to cable television or pay TV, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Subscribe 806
 2 Do not subscribe 687
 3 Not sure 8

Column: 121  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [If R answers] do not subscribe or not sure, skip to Q.14a.

  • Q13E
  • More arts programs on which channels

Survey Question:  Do you think there is more arts and cultural programming on commercial TV channels, on cable channels, or on public broadcasting?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 On commercial TV 28
 2 On cable channels 243
 3 On public broadcasting 470
 4 Not sure 65

Column: 122  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "subscribe" in Q.13d.]

  • Q14A
  • Own a video cassette recorder (VCR)

Survey Question:  Do you own a video cassette recorder, or VCR, a machine which allows you to record television programs and allows you to play movies and other recordings on it, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Own a VCR 888
 2 Do not own a VCR 607
 3 Not sure 6

Column: 123  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone. [If R answers] do not own a VCR or not sure, skip to Q.15a.

  • Q14B
  • How many movies rented for VCR

Survey Question:  Over the past 12 months, about how many movies or other video recordings have you RENTED to play on your VCR?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 87
 2 One 15
 3 2-3 39
 4 4-5 49
 5 6-10 96
 6 11-20 191
 7 21-50 254
 8 51 or more 149
 9 Not sure 8

Column: 124  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below -- do not read list. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14C
  • How many movies bought for VCR

Survey Question:  Over that same period of time [the past 12 months], how many video cassettes have you bought?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 None 481
 2 One 60
 3 2-3 107
 4 4-5 62
 5 6-10 63
 6 11-20 71
 7 21-50 24
 8 51 or more 13
 9 Not sure 7

Column: 125  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Record below -- do not read list. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14D
  • Watch videos on VCR instead of TV programs

Survey Question:  Do you find that you are increasingly watching a movie or some other performance on a video cassette instead of watching regularly scheduled programs on TV, or hasn't this happened to you?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Increasingly watching video cassettes 393
 2 Hasn't happened to me 485
 3 Not sure 10

Column: 126  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_1
  • Would rent/buy videos of major art exhibits

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of important current art exhibits, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 57
 2 Probably rent or buy 278
 3 Probably not rent or buy 547
 4 Not sure 6

Column: 127  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_2
  • Would rent/buy videos of Broadway/London plays

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of new hit plays on Broadway and in London, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 149
 2 Probably rent or buy 412
 3 Probably not rent or buy 321
 4 Not sure 6

Column: 128  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_3
  • Would rent/buy videos of top symphonies

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of recent performances of top symphony orchestras and top recording artists, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 68
 2 Probably rent or buy 336
 3 Probably not rent or buy 478
 4 Not sure 6

Column: 129  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_4
  • Would rent/buy videos of opera

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of top opera performances, such as from La Scala, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 37
 2 Probably rent or buy 163
 3 Probably not rent or buy 685
 4 Not sure 3

Column: 130  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_5
  • Would rent/buy videos of ballet/modern dance

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of performances by the top ballet and modern dance companies in the world, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 60
 2 Probably rent or buy 281
 3 Probably not rent or buy 542
 4 Not sure 5

Column: 131  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_6
  • Would rent/buy videos of hit musicals

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of performances of hit musical comedies and musical theater shows, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 134
 2 Probably rent or buy 545
 3 Probably not rent or buy 206
 4 Not sure 3

Column: 132  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q14E_7
  • Would rent/buy videos of pop concerts

Survey Question:  Now, if there were first rate video cassettes of the best pop concerts just after they have taken place, would you be certain to rent or buy them, probably rent or buy them, or probably not rent or buy them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Certain to rent or buy 128
 2 Probably rent or buy 384
 3 Probably not rent or buy 369
 4 Not sure 7

Column: 133  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. [Ask if "own a VCR" in Q.14a.]

  • Q15A
  • Importance of childhood arts exposure

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to talk 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 946
 2 Somewhat important 430
 3 Of minor importance 95
 4 Not at all important 25
 5 Not sure 5

Column: 134  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask everyone.

  • Q15B
  • Arts opportunities for school 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 such as that, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Have enough opportunities 570
 2 Not enough opportunities 839
 3 Not sure 92

Column: 135  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15C
  • Want R's children to have more arts than R

Survey Question:  How much do you feel that you would like your children to be able to enjoy cultural opportunities that were NOT available to you -- very much, somewhat, not very much, or not at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very much 903
 2 Somewhat 407
 3 Not very much 57
 4 Not at all 30
 5 Not sure 21
 6 No children 83

Column: 136  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15D_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 as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1173
 2 Non-credit 280
 3 Not at all 30
 4 Not sure 18

Column: 137  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_2
  • Should teach acting

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 924
 2 Non-credit 500
 3 Not at all 60
 4 Not sure 17

Column: 138  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_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 as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 film-making for credit, should it be an after-school or non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 944
 2 Non-credit 464
 3 Not at all 73
 4 Not sure 20

Column: 139  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_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 as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1221
 2 Non-credit 254
 3 Not at all 12
 4 Not sure 14

Column: 140  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_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 as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1120
 2 Non-credit 336
 3 Not at all 28
 4 Not sure 17

Column: 141  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_6
  • Should teach music appreciation

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1145
 2 Non-credit 301
 3 Not at all 32
 4 Not sure 23

Column: 142  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_7
  • Should teach ballet, modern dance

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 822
 2 Non-credit 561
 3 Not at all 99
 4 Not sure 19

Column: 143  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_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 as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1266
 2 Non-credit 192
 3 Not at all 27
 4 Not sure 16

Column: 144  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_9
  • Should teach art appreciation

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1114
 2 Non-credit 327
 3 Not at all 41
 4 Not sure 19

Column: 145  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_10
  • Should teach art history

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 history for credit, should it be an after-school or non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 1122
 2 Non-credit 312
 3 Not at all 43
 4 Not sure 24

Column: 146  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_11
  • Should teach art criticism

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 criticism for credit, should it be an after-school or non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 813
 2 Non-credit 514
 3 Not at all 131
 4 Not sure 43

Column: 147  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15D_12
  • Should teach aesthetics

Survey Question:  Some people think that classes in the arts for children should be taught in public schools, just as math or science or English. Other people think that classes as those should be given, but only after school or as a non-credit 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 aesthetics for credit, should it be an after-school or non-credit course, or should it not be offered at all?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Teach for credit 709
 2 Non-credit 483
 3 Not at all 118
 4 Not sure 191

Column: 148  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q15E
  • Arts courses in regular budget or not

Survey Question:  Do you think that arts courses such as 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 302
 3 Should not be offered at all (vol.) 4
 4 Not sure 64

Column: 149  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15F
  • Arts important for well-rounded students

Survey Question:  Do you think that in order to have well-rounded students turned out by the school system, it is just as important to have students learn as much about the arts as they do English, foreign languages, math, science, and social studies, or don't you feel that way?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Just as important to learn about arts 1009
 2 Don't feel that way 466
 3 Not sure 26

Column: 150  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15G
  • Took arts courses in school

Survey Question:  When you were in school did you take any course such as the ones we have just been discussing, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Did take 969
 2 Did not take 528
 3 Not sure 4

Column: 151  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q15H
  • Pay more taxes for arts in school

Survey Question:  Are you willing to pay more in taxes to make sure that children in school will be able to learn about the arts or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Willing to pay more 1091
 2 Not willing to pay more 373
 3 Not sure 37

Column: 152  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q16_1
  • Live performance more exciting than on TV

Survey Question:  Now 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 1109
 2 Agree slightly 253
 3 Disagree slightly 92
 4 Disagree strongly 32
 5 Not sure 15

Column: 153  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q16_2
  • Most people enjoy attending arts events

Survey Question:  Now 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 422
 2 Agree slightly 675
 3 Disagree slightly 294
 4 Disagree strongly 76
 5 Not sure 34

Column: 154  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q16_3
  • Museums important resource for community

Survey Question:  Now 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 art and history of different cultures or about science and our environment.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1112
 2 Agree slightly 309
 3 Disagree slightly 52
 4 Disagree strongly 19
 5 Not sure 9

Column: 155  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q16_4
  • Most people enjoy attending sports events

Survey Question:  Now 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 1029
 2 Agree slightly 343
 3 Disagree slightly 89
 4 Disagree strongly 24
 5 Not sure 16

Column: 156  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q16_5
  • Museums, theater, music improve community

Survey Question:  Now 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 such as museums and theater and music performances make a community a better place to live.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Agree strongly 1090
 2 Agree slightly 322
 3 Disagree slightly 52
 4 Disagree strongly 26
 5 Not sure 11

Column: 157  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q16_6
  • Should have more performances in all of US

Survey Question:  Now 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 938
 2 Agree slightly 428
 3 Disagree slightly 94
 4 Disagree strongly 29
 5 Not sure 12

Column: 158  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each statement. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 191
 2 Depend on private contributions 702
 3 Depend on government support 309
 4 All, both (vol.) 199
 5 Not sure 100

Column: 159  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 102
 2 Depend on private contributions 167
 3 Depend on government support 1025
 4 All, both (vol.) 141
 5 Not sure 66

Column: 160  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 416
 2 Depend on private contributions 791
 3 Depend on government support 88
 4 All, both (vol.) 130
 5 Not sure 76

Column: 161  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 126
 2 Depend on private contributions 411
 3 Depend on government support 672
 4 All, both (vol.) 197
 5 Not sure 95

Column: 162  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are hospitals generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they USUALLY have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 485
 2 Depend on private contributions 218
 3 Depend on government support 490
 4 All, both (vol.) 233
 5 Not sure 75

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  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses or support from government sources. From what you know or have heard, are zoos generally self-supporting on money earned, or do they USUALLY have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 275
 2 Depend on private contributions 410
 3 Depend on government support 520
 4 All, both (vol.) 222
 5 Not sure 74

Column: 164  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 427
 2 Depend on private contributions 735
 3 Depend on government support 84
 4 All, both (vol.) 132
 5 Not sure 123

Column: 165  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_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 on contributions from individuals and businesses 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 have to depend on private contributions, or do they USUALLY have to depend on government support?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Self-supporting 407
 2 Depend on private contributions 720
 3 Depend on government support 90
 4 All, both (vol.) 178
 5 Not sure 106

Column: 166  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read each item. Single record below. Rotate -- start at "x".

  • Q17_9
  • 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