Community Indicators Survey 2002: Charlotte, NC - A Regional Context


Browse variable group VG05 - Civil engagement
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  • CORE07
  • Impact on community

Survey Question:  Overall, how much impact do you think people like you can have in making your community a better place to live . . . ?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A big impact 122
 2 A moderate impact 168
 3 A small impact 71
 4 No impact at all 27
 9 Don't know/Refused 14

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Text: Read.

  • CORE08
  • Most effective way to have impact

Survey Question:  And what do you think is the most effective way people can have an impact? Is it to . . . ?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Give money 6
 2 Volunteer time 149
 3 Get other people involved 136
 4 Complain to authorities 26
 5 Or some other way 32
 9 Don't know/Refused 12

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Text: Ask CORE08 of those who think they can have an impact (CORE07=1-3). Read and rotate categories. Always ask [code 5] last.

  • CORE14
  • Know your neighbors

Survey Question:  Do you happen to know the names of your neighbors who live close to you, or not? (IF YES, PROBE:) All of them or only some of them?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, know them all 167
 2 Yes, only some 187
 3 No, do not know any 45
 4 Don't have neighbors close by (VOL.) 2
 9 Don't know/Refused 1

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