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Romantic Relationships

The following questions address different aspects of romantic relationships including:

  • Attitudes about Marriage
  • Romantic Relationship Style
  • Romantic Relationship Status
  • Relationship Quality
  • Relationship Satisfaction
  • Problems in Relationship
  • Violence in Relationship
Questions are categorized by variable at the top and by NNSD year below, where the data dictionary version of the question includes the variable name, variable type, number of digits in code, formula, range, and variable label.

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Attitudes about Marriage (reference)

                
1 married people are happier than those who aren't married X X X   X      
2 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married X X X   X      
3 there are few good or happy marriages these days X X X   X      
4 young people should not have sex before marriage X X X   X      
5 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along X X X   X      
6 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems X X X   X      
7 a young couple should not live together unless they are married X X X   X      
8 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single X X X   X      
9 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married X X X   X      
10 there are more advantages to being single than to being married X X X   X      

Romantic Relationship Style (RQ)(reference)

                
11 It is easy for me to become emotionally close to others. I am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I don't worry about being alone or having others not accept me X       X      
12 I am uncomfortable getting close to others. I want emotionally close relationships, but I find it difficult to trust others completely or to depend on them. I worry that I will be hurt if I allow myself to become too close to others. X       X      
13 I want to be completely emotionally close to others, but I often find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I am uncomfortable being without close relationships, but I sometimes worry that others don’t value me as much as I value them. X       X      
14 I am comfortable without close emotional relationships. It is very important to me to feel independent and self sufficient, and I prefer not to depend on others or have them depend on me. X       X      

Romantic Relationship Status

                
15 currently married X X X     X X  
16 currently have a partner for at least one month X X X     X X  
17 involved with a partner of at least one month in the past year X X X     X X  
18 age at first date X              
19 age first went steady X              
20 age of first intercourse experience X              
21 number of partners ever had intercourse with X              
22 number of partners had intercourse with in past year   X X     X X  
23 is the subject married X   X     X X X
24 do you think you will marry this person X   X     X X X
25 dating anyone you plan to marry X              

Romantic Relationship Quality (reference)

                
26 support each other during difficult times X              
27 easy to express our opinions to each other X              
28 our relationship is very stable X              
29 discuss problems and feel good about the solutions X              
30 partner treats me with respect and adoration X              
31 partner is honest and truthful with me X              
32 I can trust my partner completely X              
33 feel really close to each other X              
34 I can count on my partner to help me X              
35 partner makes me feel loved X              

Relationship Satisfaction

               
36 satisfaction with the amount of understanding you receive     X     X X X
37 satisfaction with the amount of love and affection you receive     X     X X X
38 satisfaction with the extent to which you and your partner/spouse agree about things     X     X X X
39 if relationship is also a sexual relationship, how satisfied are you with it     X     X X X
40 satisfaction with partner as someone to do things with     X     X X X
41 satisfaction with partner's faithfulness to you     X     X X X
42 how would you describe your relationship     X     X X X
43 compared with other relationships, is yours better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most     X     X X X
44 if you are in the same relationship as last year, is your relationship getting better, about the same, or getting worse     X     X X X

Problems in Romantic Relationship

               
45 problem in relationship because one gets easily angered     X     X X X
46 problem in relationship because one has feelings that are easily hurt     X     X X X
47 problem in relationship because one is jealous     X     X X X
48 problem in relationship because one is domineering     X     X X X
49 problem in relationship because one is moody     X     X X X
50 problem in relationship because one won't talk to the other     X     X X X
51 problem in relationship because one has become less interested in sex     X     X X X
52 problem in relationship because one has had a sexual relationship with someone else     X     X X X
53 problem in relationship because one has irritating habits     X     X X X
54 problem in relationship because one is not home enough     X     X X X
55 problem in relationship because one spends money foolishly     X     X X X
56 problem in relationship because one drinks or uses drugs     X     X X X
57 problem in relationship because one has been in trouble with the law     X     X X X
58 thought your relationship might be in trouble     X     X X X
59 talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship     X     X X X
60 thought about breaking up     X     X X X
61 partner thought your relationship might be in trouble     X     X X X
62 partner talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship     X     X X X
63 partner thought about breaking up     X     X X X
64 you or your partner suggested the idea of breaking up     X     X X X
65 satisfaction with romantic relationship   X X     X X X

Partner Disagreements/Partner Violence (reference)

                
66 sulked or refused to talk about an issue with partner X X X     X    
67 cursed or sworn at a partner X X X     X    
68 damaged house or item due to anger over a partner X X X     X    
69 made threats to leave a relationship X X X     X    
70 insulted or shamed a partner in front of others X X X     X    
71 physically twisted a partner's arm X X X     X    
72 pushed, grabbed, or shoved a partner X X X     X    
73 slapped a partner X X X     X    
74 shaken a partner X X X     X    
75 thrown object that could hurt a partner X X X     X    
76 kicked, bitten, or hit a partner with a fist X X X     X    
77 hit or tried to hit a partner with something X X X     X    
78 thrown or tried to throw a partner bodily X X X     X    
79 beaten up a partner X X X     X    
80 choked or strangled a partner X X X     X    
81 physically forced sex on a partner X X X     X    
82 threatened a partner with a knife or gun X X X     X    
83 partner sulked or refused to talk about an issue X X X     X    
84 partner cursed or sworn at you X X X     X    
85 partner damaged house or item due to anger over you X X X     X    
86 partner made threats to leave a relationship X X X     X    
87 partner insulted or shamed you in front of others X X X     X    
88 partner physically twisted your arm X X X     X    
89 partner pushed, grabbed, or shoved you X X X     X    
90 partner slapped you X X X     X    
91 partner shook you X X X     X    
92 partner threw an object that could hurt you X X X     X    
93 partner kicked, bit, or hit you with a fist X X X     X    
94 partner hit or tried to hit you with something X X X     X    
95 partner threw or tried to throw you bodily X X X     X    
96 partner beat you up X X X     X    
97 partner choked or strangled you X X X     X    
98 partner physically forced sex on you X X X     X    
99 partner threatened you with a knife or gun X X X     X    

Miscellaneous

                
100 changes in marital status or living with unmarried partners since last interview       X        
101 type of changes in marital status or living with unmarried partners since last interview       X        
102 relationship problems caused by problem's with each others (partner's) parents             X X
103

degree of relationship problems caused by problems with each other's parents

            X X
104 amount of stress relationship problem caused by problems with each other's parents caused             X X
105 relationship problems caused by problem's with each others (partner's) siblings             X X
106 degree of relationship problems caused by problems with each other's siblings             X X
107 is relationship current             X X
108 who broke off relationship             X X
109 why relationship ended             X X

Romantic Relationships Domain by NNSD year

NNSD 1

Attitudes about Marriage
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
MARATT1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 married people are happier than those who aren't married
MARATT2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married
MARATT3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are few good or happy marriages these days
MARATT4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 young people should not have sex before marriage
MARATT5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along
MARATT6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems
MARATT7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a young couple should not live together unless they are married
MARATT8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single
MARATT9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married
MARATT10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are more advantages to being single than to being married

Romantic Relationship Style
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RQA NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 It is easy for me to become emotionally close to others. I am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I don't worry about being alone or having others not accept me
RQB NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I am uncomfortable getting close to others. I want emotionally close relationships, but I find it difficult to trust others completely or to depend on them. I worry that I will be hurt if I allow myself to become too close to others.
RQC NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I want to be completely emotionally close to others, but I often find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I am uncomfortable being without close relationships, but I sometimes worry that others don't value me as much as I value them.
RQD NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I am comfortable without close emotional relationships. It is very important to me to feel independent and self sufficient, and I prefer not to depend on others or have them depend on me.

Romantic Relationship Status
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RSTAT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently married
RSTAT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a partner for at least one month
RSTAT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 involved with a partner of at least one month in the past year
Romantic Relationship Quality
RQUAL1 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 support each other during difficult times
RQUAL2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 easy to express our opinions to each other
RQUAL3 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 our relationship is very stable
RQUAL4 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 discuss problems and feel good about the solutions
RQUAL5 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 partner treats me with respect and adoration
RQUAL6 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 partner is honest and truthful with me
RQUAL7 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 I can trust my partner completely
RQUAL8 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feel really close to each other
RQUAL9 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 I can count on my partner to help me
RQUAL10 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 partner makes me feel loved
SEXBEH1 NUM STR 2 00=never went on a date, 01=1 yr old, 02=2yrs old, .99=99yrs old 00 to 99 age at first date
SEXBEH2 NUM STR 2 00=never went steady, 01=1 yr old, 02=2yrs old, .99=99yrs old 00 to 99 age first went steady
MARRIED NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 married
SEXBEH3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 2 or 2 dating anyone you plan to marry
SEXBEH4 NUM STR 2 00=never had intercourse, 01=1 yr old, 02=2yrs old, .99=99yrs old 00 to 99 age of first intercourse experience
SEXBEH5 NUM STR 3 000=0, 001=1, .999=999 000 to 999 number of partners ever had intercourse with

Disagreements in Romantic Relationships
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
PVA 1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 sulked or refused to talk about an issue with partner
PVA 2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 cursed or sworn at a partner
PVA 3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 damaged house or item due to anger over a partner
PVA 4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 made threats to leave a relationship
PVA 5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 insulted or shamed a partner in front of others
PVA 6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically twisted a partner's arm
PVA 7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 pushed, grabbed, or shoved a partner
PVA 8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 slapped a partner
PVA 9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 shaken a partner
PVA 10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown object that could hurt a partner
PVA 11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 kicked, bitten, or hit a partner with a fist
PVA 12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 hit or tried to hit a partner with something
PVA 13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown or tried to throw a partner bodily
PVA 14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 beaten up a partner
PVA 15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 choked or strangled a partner
PVA 16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically forced sex on a partner
PVA 17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 threatened a partner with a knife or gun
PVB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner sulked or refused to talk about an issue
PVB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner cursed or sworn at you
PVB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner damaged house or item due to anger over you
PVB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner made threats to leave a relationship
PVB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner insulted or shamed you in front of others
PVB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically twisted your arm
PVB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner pushed, grabbed, or shoved you
PVB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner slapped you
PVB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner shook you
PVB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw an object that could hurt you
PVB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner kicked, bit, or hit you with a fist
PVB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner hit or tried to hit you with something
PVB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw or tried to throw you bodily
PVB14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner beat you up
PVB15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner choked or strangled you
PVB16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically forced sex on you
PVB17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threatened you with a knife or gun

NNSD2

Attitudes about Marriage
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
MARATT1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 married people are happier than those who aren't married
MARATT2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married
MARATT3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are few good or happy marriages these days
MARATT4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 young people should not have sex before marriage
MARATT5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along
MARATT6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems
MARATT7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a young couple should not live together unless they are married
MARATT8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single
MARATT9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married
MARATT10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are more advantages to being single than to being married

Relationship Status
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RSTAT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently married
RSTAT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a partner for at least one month
RSTAT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 involved with a partner for at least one month in the past year
RQUAL1A NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 satisfaction with romantic relationship
SEXBEH5 NUM STR 2 00=0, 01=1, .99=99 000 to 999 number of partners had intercourse with in past year

Disagreements in Romantic Relationships
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
PVA 1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 sulked or refused to talk about an issue with partner
PVA 2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 cursed or sworn at a partner
PVA 3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 damaged house or item due to anger over a partner
PVA 4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 made threats to leave a relationship
PVA 5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 insulted or shamed a partner in front of others
PVA 6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically twisted a partner's arm
PVA 7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 pushed, grabbed, or shoved a partner
PVA 8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 slapped a partner
PVA 9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 shaken a partner
PVA 10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown object that could hurt a partner
PVA 11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 kicked, bitten, or hit a partner with a fist
PVA 12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 hit or tried to hit a partner with something
PVA 13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown or tried to throw a partner bodily
PVA 14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 beaten up a partner
PVA 15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 choked or strangled a partner
PVA 16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically forced sex on a partner
PVA 17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 threatened a partner with a knife or gun
PVB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner sulked or refused to talk about an issue
PVB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner cursed or sworn at you
PVB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner damaged house or item due to anger over you
PVB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner made threats to leave a relationship
PVB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner insulted or shamed you in front of others
PVB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically twisted your arm
PVB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner pushed, grabbed, or shoved you
PVB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner slapped you
PVB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner shook you
PVB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw an object that could hurt you
PVB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner kicked, bit, or hit you with a fist
PVB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner hit or tried to hit you with something
PVB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw or tried to throw you bodily
PVB14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner beat you up
PVB15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner choked or strangled you
PVB16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically forced sex on you
PVB17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threatened you with a knife or gun

NNSD3

Attitudes toward Marriage
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
MARATT1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 married people are happier than those who aren't married
MARATT2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married
MARATT3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are few good or happy marriages these days
MARATT4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 young people should not have sex before marriage
MARATT5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along
MARATT6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems
MARATT7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a young couple should not live together unless they are married
MARATT8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single
MARATT9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married
MARATT10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are more advantages to being single than to being married

Relationship Status
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RSTAT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently married
RSTAT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a partner for at least one month
RSTAT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 involved with a partner for at least one month in the past year
RHAPP1 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of understanding you receive
RHAPP2 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of love and affection you receive
RHAPP3 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the extent to which you and your partner/spouse agree about things
RHAPP4 NUM STR 1, 2 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied, -99=not applicable (not a sexual relationship) 1 to 4, -99 if relationship is also a sexual relationship, how satisfied are you with it
RHAPP5 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner as someone to do things with
RHAPP6 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner's faithfulness to you
RHAPP7 NUM STR 1 1=happy, 2=pretty happy, 3=not too happy 1 to 3 how would you describe your relationship
RHAPP8 NUM STR 1 1=better than most, 2= about the same as most, 3=not as good as most 1 to 3 compared with other relationships, is yours better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most
RHAPP9 NUM STR 1, 2 1=getting better, 2=about the same, 3=getting worse, -99=not applicable 1 to 3, -99 if you are in the same relationship as last year, is your relationship getting better, about the same, or getting worse
RHAPP10T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is the subject married
RHAPP10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you think you will marry this person

Problems in Relationship
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RPROB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one gets easily angered
RPROB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has feelings that are easily hurt
RPROB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is jealous
RPROB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is domineering
RPROB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is moody
RPROB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one won't talk to the other
RPROB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has become less interested in sex
RPROB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has had a sexual relationship with someone else
RPROB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has irritating habits
RPROB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is not home enough
RPROB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one spends money foolishly
RPROB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one drinks or uses drugs
RPROB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has been in trouble with the law
RINST1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought about breaking up
RINST4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner thought about breaking up
RINST7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 you or your partner suggested the idea of breaking up
RQUAL1A NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 satisfaction with romantic relationship
SEXBEH5 NUM STR 2 00=0, 01=1, .99=99 00 to 99 number of partners had intercourse with in past year

Disagreements in Romantic Relationships
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
PVA 1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 sulked or refused to talk about an issue with partner
PVA 2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 cursed or sworn at a partner
PVA 3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 damaged house or item due to anger over a partner
PVA 4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 made threats to leave a relationship
PVA 5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 insulted or shamed a partner in front of others
PVA 6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically twisted a partner's arm
PVA 7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 pushed, grabbed, or shoved a partner
PVA 8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 slapped a partner
PVA 9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 shaken a partner
PVA 10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown object that could hurt a partner
PVA 11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 kicked, bitten, or hit a partner with a fist
PVA 12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 hit or tried to hit a partner with something
PVA 13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown or tried to throw a partner bodily
PVA 14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 beaten up a partner
PVA 15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 choked or strangled a partner
PVA 16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically forced sex on a partner
PVA 17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 threatened a partner with a knife or gun
PVB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner sulked or refused to talk about an issue
PVB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner cursed or sworn at you
PVB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner damaged house or item due to anger over you
PVB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner made threats to leave a relationship
PVB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner insulted or shamed you in front of others
PVB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically twisted your arm
PVB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner pushed, grabbed, or shoved you
PVB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner slapped you
PVB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner shook you
PVB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw an object that could hurt you
PVB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner kicked, bit, or hit you with a fist
PVB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner hit or tried to hit you with something
PVB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw or tried to throw you bodily
PVB14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner beat you up
PVB15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner choked or strangled you
PVB16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically forced sex on you
PVB17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threatened you with a knife or gun

NNSD4
DEMO7A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 changes in marital status or living with unmarried partners since last interview
DEMO7B NUM STR 1 1=started living with a partner, 2=stopped living with a partner, 3=got married, 4=got divorced, 5=other (describe) 1 to 5 type of changes in marital status or living with unmarried partners since last interview

NNSD4PAR

Attitudes about Marriage
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
MARATT1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 married people are happier than those who aren't married
MARATT2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married
MARATT3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are few good or happy marriages these days
MARATT4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 young people should not have sex before marriage
MARATT5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along
MARATT6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems
MARATT7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a young couple should not live together unless they are married
MARATT8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single
MARATT9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married
MARATT10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 there are more advantages to being single than to being married

Romantic Relationship Style
Reference
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RQA NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 It is easy for me to become emotionally close to others. I am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I don't worry about being alone or having others not accept me.
RQB NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I am uncomfortable getting close to others. I want emotionally close relationships, but I find it difficult to trust others completely or to depend on them. I worry that I will be hurt if I allow myself to become too close to others.
RQC NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I want to be completely emotionally close to others, but I often find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I am uncomfortable being without close relationships, but I sometimes worry that others don't value me as much as I value them.
RQD NUM STR 1 1=not at all like me, 2, 3, 4=neutral, 5, 6, 7=very much like me 1 to 7 I am comfortable without close emotional relationships. It is very important to me to feel independent and self sufficient, and I prefer not to depend on others or have them depend on me.

NNSD5

Relationship Statustop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RSTAT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently married
RSTAT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a partner for at least one month
RSTAT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 involved with a partner for at least one month in the past year
RHAPP1 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of understanding you receive
RHAPP2 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of love and affection you receive
RHAPP3 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the extent to which you and your partner/spouse agree about things
RHAPP4 NUM STR 1, 2 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied, -99=not applicable (not a sexual relationship) 1 to 4, -99 if relationship is also a sexual relationship, how satisfied are you with it
RHAPP5 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner as someone to do things with
RHAPP6 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner's faithfulness to you
RHAPP7 NUM STR 1 1=happy, 2=pretty happy, 3=not too happy 1 to 3 how would you describe your relationship
RHAPP8 NUM STR 1 1=better than most, 2= about the same as most, 3=not as good as most 1 to 3 compared with other relationships, is yours better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most
RHAPP9 NUM STR 1, 2 1=getting better, 2=about the same, 3=getting worse, -99=not applicable 1 to 3, -99 if you are in the same relationship as last year, is your relationship getting better, about the same, or getting worse
RHAPP10T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is the subject married
RHAPP10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you think you will marry this person

Problems in Relationshiptop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RPROB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one gets easily angered
RPROB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has feelings that are easily hurt
RPROB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is jealous
RPROB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is domineering
RPROB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is moody
RPROB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one won't talk to the other
RPROB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has become less interested in sex
RPROB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has had a sexual relationship with someone else
RPROB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has irritating habits
RPROB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is not home enough
RPROB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one spends money foolishly
RPROB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one drinks or uses drugs
RPROB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has been in trouble with the law
RINST1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought about breaking up
RINST4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner thought about breaking up
RINST7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 you or your partner suggested the idea of breaking up
RQUAL1A NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 satisfaction with romantic relationship
SEXBEH5 NUM STR 2 00=0, 01=1, …99=99 00 to 99 number of partners had intercourse with in past year

Disagreements in Romantic Relationships
Reference top
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
PVA1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 sulked or refused to talk about an issue with partner
PVA2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 cursed or sworn at a partner
PVA3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 damaged house or item due to anger over a partner
PVA4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 made threats to leave a relationship
PVA5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 insulted or shamed a partner in front of others
PVA6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically twisted a partner's arm
PVA7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 pushed, grabbed, or shoved a partner
PVA8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 slapped a partner
PVA9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 shaken a partner
PVA10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown object that could hurt a partner
PVA11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 kicked, bitten, or hit a partner with a fist
PVA12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 hit or tried to hit a partner with something
PVA13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thrown or tried to throw a partner bodily
PVA14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 beaten up a partner
PVA15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 choked or strangled a partner
PVA16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 physically forced sex on a partner
PVA17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 threatened a partner with a knife or gun
PVB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner sulked or refused to talk about an issue
PVB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner cursed or sworn at you
PVB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner damaged house or item due to anger over you
PVB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner made threats to leave a relationship
PVB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner insulted or shamed you in front of others
PVB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically twisted your arm
PVB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner pushed, grabbed, or shoved you
PVB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner slapped you
PVB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner shook you
PVB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw an object that could hurt you
PVB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner kicked, bit, or hit you with a fist
PVB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner hit or tried to hit you with something
PVB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threw or tried to throw you bodily
PVB14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner beat you up
PVB15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner choked or strangled you
PVB16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner physically forced sex on you
PVB17 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 partner threatened you with a knife or gun

NNSD6

Relationship Status/Satisfactiontop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RSTAT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently married
RSTAT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a partner for at least one month
RSTAT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 involved with a partner for at least one month in the past year
RHAPP1 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of understanding you receive
RHAPP2 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of love and affection you receive
RHAPP3 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the extent to which you and your partner/spouse agree about things
RHAPP4 NUM STR 1, 2 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied, -99=not applicable (not a sexual relationship) 1 to 4, -99 if relationship is also a sexual relationship, how satisfied are you with it
RHAPP5 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner as someone to do things with
RHAPP6 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner's faithfulness to you
RHAPP7 NUM STR 1 1=happy, 2=pretty happy, 3=not too happy 1 to 3 how would you describe your relationship
RHAPP8 NUM STR 1 1=better than most, 2= about the same as most, 3=not as good as most 1 to 3 compared with other relationships, is yours better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most
RHAPP8T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is relationship current
RHAPP9 NUM STR 1, 2 1=getting better, 2=about the same, 3=getting worse, -99=not applicable 1 to 3, -99 if you are in the same relationship as last year, is your relationship getting better, about the same, or getting worse
RHAPP10T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is the subject married
RHAPP10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you think you will marry this person

Problems in Relationshiptop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RPROB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one gets easily angered
RPROB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has feelings that are easily hurt
RPROB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is jealous
RPROB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is domineering
RPROB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is moody
RPROB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one won't talk to the other
RPROB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has become less interested in sex
RPROB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has had a sexual relationship with someone else
RPROB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has irritating habits
RPROB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is not home enough
RPROB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one spends money foolishly
RPROB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one drinks or uses drugs
RPROB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has been in trouble with the law
RPROB13B NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 relationship problems caused by problems with each other's parents
RPROB14 NUM STR 1 1=not very much, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=a great deal 1 to 4 degree of relationship problem caused by problems with each other's parents
RPROB15 NUM STR 1 1=not very much, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=a great deal 1 to 4 amount of stress relationship problem caused by problems with each other's parents caused
RPROB16T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 does subject have siblings
RPROB16 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 relationship problems caused by problems with each other's siblings
RPROB17 NUM STR 1 1=not very much, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=a great deal 1 to 4 degree of relationship problems caused by problems with each other's siblings
RINST1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought about breaking up
RINST7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 you or your partner suggested the idea of breaking up
RINST8T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is relationship current
ROMA10B NUM STR 1 1=clearly subject initiated, 2=more subject initiated than partner, 3=equal initiation by both subject and partner, 4=more partner initiated than subject, 5=clearly partner initiated 1 to 5 who broke off relationship
ROMA10A NUM STR/TEXT 1 1=moved away/due to distance, 2=infidelity, 3=didn't get along/disagreements, 4=jealously/posessiveness/clinginess, 5=drifted apart/grew apart, 6=became friends instead, 7=didn't want to commit/didn't want a serious relationship, 8 =wanted to date another person, 9=other (specify) 1 to 9 why relationship ended
RQUAL1A NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 satisfaction with romantic relationship

Partner Status/Permission to Contacttop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
PARTNR1T NUM STR 1 1=not in a romantic relationship, 2=currently in a romantic relationship of at least one month duration, 3=married 1 to 3 subject's romantic relationship status
PARTNR2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 permission to contact subject's partner
PARTNR3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 was subject in romantice relationship last year that lasted at least one month
PARTNR4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 did romantic relationship last at least one year
PARTNR5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 permission to contact subject's partner
PARTNR6T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 does subject have a biological child
PARTNR6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you share parenting responsibilities with the person you had a child with
PARTNR7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 permission to contact subject's partner
PARTNR8T TEXT   Y   tape record permission to contact partner, enter Y when done

NNSD6S

Relationship Status/ Satisfactiontop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RHAPP1 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of understanding you receive
RHAPP2 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the amount of love and affection you receive
RHAPP3 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with the extent to which you and your partner/spouse agree about things
RHAPP4 NUM STR 1, 2 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied, -99=not applicable (not a sexual relationship) 1 to 4, -99 if relationship is also a sexual relationship, how satisfied are you with it
RHAPP5 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner as someone to do things with
RHAPP6 NUM STR 1 1=satisfied, 2=somewhat satisfied, 3=somewhat dissatisfied, 4=dissatisfied 1 to 4 satisfaction with partner's faithfulness to you
RHAPP7 NUM STR 1 1=happy, 2=pretty happy, 3=not too happy 1 to 3 how would you describe your relationship
RHAPP8 NUM STR 1 1=better than most, 2= about the same as most, 3=not as good as most 1 to 3 compared with other relationships, is yours better than most, about the same as most, or not as good as most
RHAPP8T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is relationship current with CAP subject
RHAPP9 NUM STR 1, 2 1=getting better, 2=about the same, 3=getting worse, -99=not applicable (not in same relationship as last year) 1 to 3, -99 is relationship getting better, about the same, or getting worse
RHAPP10T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is the subject married
RHAPP10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you think you will marry this person

Problems in Relationshiptop
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RPROB1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one gets easily angered
RPROB2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has feelings that are easily hurt
RPROB3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is jealous
RPROB4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is domineering
RPROB5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is moody
RPROB6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one won't talk to the other
RPROB7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has become less interested in sex
RPROB8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has had a sexual relationship with someone else
RPROB9 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has irritating habits
RPROB10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one is not home enough
RPROB11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one spends money foolishly
RPROB12 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one drinks or uses drugs
RPROB13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problem in relationship because one has been in trouble with the law
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RINST1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought your relationship might be in trouble
RINST2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 talked with family, friends or others about problems in your relationship
RINST3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 thought about breaking up
RINST7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 you or your partner suggested the idea of breaking up
RINST8T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is relationship current with CAP subject
ROMA10B NUM STR 1 1=clearly subject initiated, 2=more subject initiated than partner, 3=equal initiation by both subject and partner, 4=more partner initiated than subject, 5=clearly partner initiated 1 to 5 who broke off relationship
ROMA10A NUM STR/TEXT 1, 2 1=moved away/due to distance, 2=infidelity, 3=wanted to date another person, 4=didn't want to commit/didn't want a serious relationship, 5= financial problems, 6=child rearing differences, 7=one partner didn't want children/number of children, 8=jealously/posessiveness/clinginess, 9=became friends instead, 10=drug and/or alcohol problems, 11=other (specify) 1 to 11 why relationship ended
RQUAL1A NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 satisfaction with romantic relationship

 

 

 

 

 
Modified 04.13.07
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