Romantic Relationships

VARIABLE
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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: 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
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

Romantic Relationships: 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

Romantic Relationships: 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

Romantic Relationships: 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

Romantic Relationships: 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
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 Relationships: NNSD5

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
Reference

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

Romantic Relationships: NNSD6

Relationship Status/Satisfaction
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 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
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 Contact
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

Romantic Relationships: NNSD6S

Relationship Status/ Satisfaction
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 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
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