State of the First Amendment 2000 [United States]
Browse variable group VG10 - First Amendment - media
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10
- Q42
- Q42 Allow government involvement in TV ratings
Survey Question: As you may know, the television industry voluntarily assigns content ratings to entertainment programs shown on TV. Do you think the federal government should or should not be involved in rating entertainment programs shown on TV?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Should | 433 |
| 2 | Should not | 551 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 31 |
Column: 145
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- Q43
- Q43 Influence of TV ratings
Survey Question: Do you use television ratings to make decisions about viewing for you and your family?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Yes | 404 |
| 2 | No | 601 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 10 |
Column: 147
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- IQ46
- Q46 Agree or disagree with the following
Survey Question: Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements.
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Continue | 1015 |
Column: 155
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- Q46
- Q46 Freedom of press - tabloids
Survey Question: Tabloid newspapers such as The Star and the National Enquirer should have the same freedom to publish what they want as other newspapers such as The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Strongly agree | 497 |
| 2 | Mildly agree | 269 |
| 3 | Mildly disagree | 57 |
| 4 | Strongly disagree | 159 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 33 |
Column: 157
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- Q47
- Q47 Freedom of press - talk shows
Survey Question: Television shows such as the Jerry Springer show and the Jenny Jones show should have the same freedom to air what they want as ABC News with Peter Jennings or 60 Minutes.
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Strongly agree | 447 |
| 2 | Mildly agree | 275 |
| 3 | Mildly disagree | 69 |
| 4 | Strongly disagree | 186 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 38 |
Column: 159
Width: 2
Type: numeric
Text: Question as worded in 1999 survey did not include reference to "60 Minutes."
- Q48A
- Q48A Impact of violence in media on violence in real life
Survey Question: How much, if at all, do you think violence on television contributes to violence in real life? Does television violence contribute a great deal, somewhat, not very much or not at all to violence in real life?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Great deal | 446 |
| 2 | Somewhat | 396 |
| 3 | Not very much | 120 |
| 4 | Not at all | 43 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 10 |
Column: 161
Width: 2
Type: numeric
Text: Randomize 48a - 48c.
- Q48B
- Q48B Impact of violence in video games on violence in real life
Survey Question: How much, if at all, do you think violence in video games contributes to violence in real life? Does video game violence contribute a great deal, somewhat, not very much or not at all to violence in real life?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Great deal | 365 |
| 2 | Somewhat | 394 |
| 3 | Not very much | 165 |
| 4 | Not at all | 65 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 26 |
Column: 163
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- Q48C
- Q48C Impact of violent music lyrics on violence in real life
Survey Question: How much, if at all, do you think violent lyrics in music contribute to violence in real life? Do violent lyrics in music contribute a great deal, somewhat, not very much or not at all to violence in real life?
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Great deal | 314 |
| 2 | Somewhat | 411 |
| 3 | Not very much | 203 |
| 4 | Not at all | 68 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 19 |
Column: 165
Width: 2
Type: numeric
- Q48DA
- Q48d Exposure to violence in media desensitizes violence in real life
Survey Question: Some people think that (Insert statement), while others think that (insert statement). Which one of these statements do you agree with more? A. Individuals who are exposed to lots of media violence become less sensitive to real violence. (Probe: Do you agree strongly or somewhat with this statement?)
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Strongly agree A | 245 |
| 2 | Mildly agree A | 106 |
| 3 | Strongly agree B | 61 |
| 4 | Mildly agree B | 76 |
| 5 | Neither (Vol.) | 12 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 16 |
Column: 167
Width: 2
Type: numeric
Text: Rotate A and B.
- Q48DB
- Q48D Violence in media has no effect on sensitivity to violence in real life
Survey Question: Some people think that (Insert statement), while others think that (insert statement). Which one of these statements do you agree with more? (Rotate A and B) B. Exposure to media violence has little or no effect on an individual's sensitivity to real violence. (Probe: Do you agree strongly or somewhat with this statement?)
| Response Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Label | Frequency |
| 1 | Strongly agree A | 65 |
| 2 | Mildly agree A | 66 |
| 3 | Strongly agree B | 228 |
| 4 | Mildly agree B | 122 |
| 5 | Neither (Vol.) | 7 |
| 99 | Don't know/Refused | 11 |
Column: 169
Width: 2
Type: numeric