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Nature and Nurture in Social Demography Year 1

Education
Reference
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Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ED1 NUM STR 2 08 to 12, Other 09 to12 highest grade of high school completed
ED2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 high school diploma or equivalency test
ED3 NUM STR 2 00=none, 13=one year, 14=two years (Associate of Arts), 15=three years, 16=four years (no degree), 17=five years or more (no degree), 18=bachelors, 20=masters, 22=doctorate or M.D. 00, 13 to 18, 20, 22 highest year of college completed
ED4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2-no 1 or 2 attending school now
ED5 NUM STR 1 1=high school, 2=technical, vocational, or trade school, 3=business or secretarial school, 4=2-year junior or community college, 5=4-year college, 6=graduate or professional school, 7=other 1 to 7 type of school attending
ED6 NUM STR 1 1=full time, 2= part time 1 or 2 attend school full time or part time
ED7A TEXT   subjects verbatim response   name of school attending
ED7B TEXT   subjects verbatim response   address of school attending
ED8 NUM STR 6 date attended mo/year date last attended school
ED9 NUM STR 1 1=high school, 2=technical, vocational, or trade school, 3=business or secretarial school, 4=2-year junior or community college, 5=4-year college, 6=graduate or professional school, 7=other 1 to 7 kind of school last attended
ED10 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 ever go back to school
ED11 NUM STR 1 1=less than a year, 2=a year or two, 3=three to four years, 4=five to six years, 5=more than six years, 6=don't know 1 to 6 when going back to school
ED12 NUM STR 1 1=12th grade or high school diploma, 2=graduate from technical, vocational, or trade school, 3=graduate from business or secretarial school, 4=1 or 2 years of college, 5=3 or 4 years of college, 6=5 or 6 years of college, 7=7 years of college, 8=other 1 to 8 highest amount/kind of school expected to complete
ED13 NUM STR 1 1=public school, 2=private school, 3=parochial school 1 to 3 type of high school attended
ED14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 was high school a religious school
ED15 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 mom helped decide classes to take in high school
ED16 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 dad helped decide classes to take in high school
ED17 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 mom encouraged you to go to college
ED18 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 dad encouraged you to go to college
ED19 NUM STR 1 1=male, 2=female 1 or 2 gender of best friend in high school
ED20 NUM STR 1 1=college, 2=technical, vocational, or trade school, 3=business or secretarial school, 4=work at a job, 5=homemaker, 6=military, 7=other 1 to 7 best friend's plans after high school
ED21 NUM STR 1 1=male, 2=female 1 or 2 gender of next best friend in high school
ED22 NUM STR 1 1=college, 2=technical, vocational, or trade school, 3=business or secretarial school, 4=work at a job, 5=homemaker, 6=military, 7=other 1 to 7 next best friend's plans after high school

Achievement Motivation
Reference

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
AM1 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 people should be more involved with their work
AM2 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I rarely set difficult standards
AM3 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I enjoy difficult work
AM4 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I have rarely done extra studying for work
AM5 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I work just hard enough to get by
AM6 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I would work hard rather or not had to earn a living
AM7 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I don't let work get in the way of what I want to do
AM8 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 my goal is to do more than anyone else
AM9 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 in work I seldom do more than necessary
AM10 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I set goals that are difficult to reach
AM11 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I seldom thought of as a hard worker
AM12 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 as a child, I worked a long time for things I earned
AM13 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 doesn't matter if I become one of the best in my field
AM14 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I don't mind working while others are having fun
AM15 NUM STR 1 1=true, 2=false 1 or 2 I'm not certain what I want to do or how to go about it

Relationship with Parentstop

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
HMPR1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 parents separated
HMPR1A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 2 or 2 parents divorced
HMPR2 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when parents separated
HMPR3 NUM STR 1 1=mother, 2=father, 3=joint custody, 4=joint custody, mostly with mother, 5=joint custody, mostly with father, 6=other 1 to 6 whom lived with after parents' separation
HMPR4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom lived with partner she was not married to
HMPR5 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom lived w/ partner she wasn't married to
HMPR6 NUM STR 2 01=1 partner, 02=2 partners.99=99 partners 01 to 99 partners mom lived with after separation or divorce
HMPR7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did mom marry any of the partners
HMPR8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did mom ever remarry
HMPR9 NUM STR 1 1=1 time, 2=2 times.9=9 times 1 to 9 number of times mom re-married
HMPR10A NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married first time
HMPR10B NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married second time
HMPR10C NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married third time
HMPR10D NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married fourth time
HMPR11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad lived with partner he was not married to
HMPR12 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad lived w/ partner he wasn't married to
HMPR13 NUM STR 2 01=1 partner, 02=2 partners.99=99 partners 01 to 99 partners dad lived with after separation or divorce
HMPR14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did dad marry any of the partners
HMPR15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did dad ever remarry
HMPR16 NUM STR 1 1=1 time, 2=2 times.9=9 times 1 to 9 number of times dad re-married
HMPR17A NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married first time
HMPR17B NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married second time
HMPR17C NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married third time
HMPR17D NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married fourth time

Retrospective Parental Marital Relationship Scale
Reference

RPMR1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents affectionate
RPMR2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents happy
RPMR3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents friendly
RPMR4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents quarrelsome
RPMR5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents violent
RPMR6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents mean to each other
RPMR7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents respectful of one another
RPMR8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents remote or distant from one another

Relationship with parents in first 16 years
Reference

RMRQ1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom spoke in warm and friendly voice
RMRQ2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom helped you as much as you needed
RMRQ3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom let you do things you liked doing
RMRQ4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom seemed emotionally cold
RMRQ5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom understood your problems and worries
RMRQ6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom was affectionate
RMRQ7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom tried to control what you were doing
RMRQ8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom invaded your privacy
RMRQ9 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom let you decide things for yourself
RMRQ10 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom made you feel unwanted
RMRQ11 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom talked things over with you
RMRQ12 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom gave you freedom you wanted
RMRQ13 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom praised you
RFRQ1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad spoke in warm and friendly voice
RFRQ2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad helped you as much as you needed
RFRQ3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad let you do things you liked doing
RFRQ4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad seemed emotionally cold
RFRQ5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad understood your problems and worries
RFRQ6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad was affectionate
RFRQ7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad tried to control what you were doing
RFRQ8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad invaded your privacy
RFRQ9 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad let you decide things for yourself
RFRQ10 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad made you feel unwanted
RFRQ11 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad talked things over with you
RFRQ12 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad gave you freedom you wanted
RFRQ13 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad praised you

Current relationship with parents

PROXPARM NUM STR 1 1=same house, 2=same neighborhood, 3=same town, 4=w/in an hour's drive, 5=w/in a day's drive, 6=different state (need to fly), 7=different country, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 living proximity to mom
PROXPARF NUM STR 1 1=same house, 2=same neighborhood, 3=same town, 4=w/in an hour's drive, 5=w/in a day's drive, 6=different state (need to fly), 7=different country, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 living proximity to dad
CONPAR1M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 how often have you seen your mom
CONPAR1F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 how often have you seen your dad
CONPAR2M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with mom
CONPAR2F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with dad
CONPAR3M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with mom
CONPAR3F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with dad
CONPAR4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=not very often, 3=usually, 4= always 1 to 4 frequency family gets together for holidays
FEEL1M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by mom
FEEL1F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by dad
FEEL2M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from mom
FEEL2F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from dad
FEEL3M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward mom
FEEL3F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward dad
FEEL4M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with mom
FEEL4F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with dad
FEEL5M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by mom
FEEL5F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by dad
FEEL6M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand mom
FEEL6F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand dad
FEEL7M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with mom
FEEL7F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with dad
FEEL8M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with mom handled by shouting
FEEL8F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with dad handled by shouting
FEEL9M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by mom
FEEL9F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by dad
FEEL10M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by mom
FEEL10F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by dad
HELP1M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave advice on decisions
HELP1F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave advice on decisions
HELP2M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave help in connection with jobs
HELP2F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave help in connection with jobs
HELP3M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP3F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP4M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave financial help with money or loan
HELP4F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave financial help with money or loan
HELP5M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom helped out during an illness
HELP5F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad helped out during an illness
HELP6M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom fixed or made something for you
HELP6F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad fixed or made something for you
HELP7M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom comforted you in a personal crisis
HELP7F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad comforted you in personal crisis
HELP8M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave you a special gift
HELP8F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave you a special gift
HELP9M NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with mom
HELP9F NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with dad
KIDHELP1
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 children ought to let aging parents live with them when they can no longer live by themselves
KIDHELP2
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 children ought to provide financial help to aging parents

Relationship with Siblingstop

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
SIBNAME TEXT   sibling's name   name of sibling
SIBID NUM STR 5 sibling's ID number 5 digits CAP ID of sibling
SIBAGE NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age of sibling
SIBCON1 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a year, 3=once a year, 4=several times a year, 5=once a month, 6=about once a week, 7=once a day, 8=more than once a day 1 to 8 how often do you see your sibling
SIBCON2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 letter or e-mail contact with sibling
SIBCON3 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=rarely, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 phone contact with sibling
SIBCON4 NUM STR 1 1=same house, 2=same neighborhood, 3=same town, 4=w/in an hour's drive, 5=w/in a day's drive, 6=different state (need to fly), 7=different country, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 living proximity to sibling
SIBFEL1 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 loved and appreciated by sibling
SIBFEL2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depend on help from sibling
SIBFEL3 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close to sibling
SIBFEL4 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 good communication with sibling
SIBFEL5 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well sibling understands you
SIBFEL6 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well you understand sibling
SIBFEL7 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with sibling
SIBFEL8 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with sibling handled by shouting
SIBFEL9 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency sibling is critical of your decisions
SIBFEL10 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 sibling exerts too much influence on your decisions
SIBHLP1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 given advice on a decision
SIBHLP2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 help in connection with a job
SIBHLP3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 taking care of children, pets, plants or home
SIBHLP4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 help with money or a loan
SIBHLP5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 help during an illness
SIBHLP6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 fix or make something for each other
SIBHLP7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 comforting one another in a personal crisis
SIBHLP8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 give each other a special gift
SIBHLP9 NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 description of relationship with sibling
MORESIBS TEXT 1 y=yes, n=no y or n other siblings in the family

Religiontop

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RELDEM1 NUM STR 1 1= not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 importance of religion in your childhood home
RELDEM2 NUM STR 1 1= not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 importance of religion now
RELDEM3 NUM STR 1, 2 1=catholic, 2=protestant/christian (specify), 3=jewish, 4=mormon, 5=muslim, 6=buddhist, 7=hindu, 8=unitarian, 9=other (specify), 10=no religion, -77=don't know, -99=missing 1 to 10, -77, -99 religion raised in
RELDEM4 NUM STR 1, 2 1=catholic, 2=protestant/christian (specify), 3=jewish, 4=mormon, 5=muslim, 6=buddhist, 7=hindu, 8=unitarian, 9=other (specify), 10=no religion, -77=don't know, -99=missing 1 to 10, -77, -99 religion practiced now
RELATT1 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 importance of religious event for a new child
RELATT2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 importance of religious event for marriage
RELATT3 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 importance of religious event for death
RELATT4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a month, 3=once a month, 4=a few times a month, 5=once a week, 6=daily 1 to 6 frequency of attending religious services
RELATT5 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a month, 3=once a month, 4=a few times a month, 5=once a week, 6=daily 1 to 6 frequency of making financial contributions to a religious group
RELATT6 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a month, 3=once a month, 4=a few times a month, 5=once a week, 6=daily 1 to 6 frequency of taking moments of prayer or meditation
RELATT7 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a month, 3=once a month, 4=a few times a month, 5=once a week, 6=daily 1 to 6 frequency of reading the Bible or other material
RELATT8 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=less than once a month, 3=once a month, 4=a few times a month, 5=once a week, 6=daily 1 to 6 frequency of getting comfort or strength from religion
RELATT9
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 the Bible is God's word and everything will happen as it says
RELATT10
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 the Bible has the answers to all important human problems

Attitudes about Marriage
Reference
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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 (RQ)
Reference

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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.

Attitudes about Family/Childrentop

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
FAMATT1
Reference
NUM STR 2 01=1, 02=2, .99=99 01 to 99 ideal number of children for average American family
FAMATT2
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 all married couples ought to have children
FAMATT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you have children
FAMATT3A NUM STR 2 1=1, 2=2, .9=9 1 to 9 number of children
KIDNAME TEXT       name of child
KIDSEX NUM STR 1 0=female, 1=male 0 or 1 sex of child
KIDAGE NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old.99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age of child
KIDBDAT NUM STR 10 child's birth date mo/da/year birth date of child
KIDRELAT NUM STR 1 1=biological, 2=adopted, 3=foster, 4=not adopted by you, significant other's child, 5=raising relative's child, 6=given up for adoption, 7=other (specify) 1 to 7 relationship of child
MOREKIDS NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 more children
FAMATT4
Reference
NUM STR 1 0=0, 1=1,.9=9, 9!=more than 9 1 to 9, 9! children expected when family is complete
FAMATT5
Reference
NUM STR 2 01=1, 02=2,.99=99 01 to 99 number of children wanted when family is complete
FAMATT6 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 bothered by not having children
FAMATT7 NUM STR 1 1=definitely not, 2=probably not, 3=yes probably ,4=yes definitely 1 to 4 consider adoption
FAMATT8 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be respectful to adults
FAMATT9 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be competitive
FAMATT10 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be imaginative
FAMATT11 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be obedient to parents
FAMATT12 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be ambitious
FAMATT13 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be independent
FAMATT14 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be neat and clean
FAMATT15 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be successful
FAMATT16 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be self-reliant
FAMATT17 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be well-behaved
FAMATT18 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be athletic
FAMATT19 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be open-minded
FAMATT20 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be religious
FAMATT21 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be sensitive
FAMATT22 NUM STR 1 1=not at all important, 2=not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=extremely important 1 to 4 children will be sociable
FAMATT23
Reference
NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 amount of worry and stress children cause their parents

Attitudes about Abortion
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Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ABOATT1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if pregnancy endangered woman's health
ABOATT2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if the woman was not married
ABOATT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if couple couldn't afford children
ABOATT4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if they didn't want more children
ABOATT5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if woman had a reasons to believe child was deformed
ABOATT6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if pregnancy was not planned
ABOATT7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 abortion alright if pregnancy due to rape
ABOATT8 TEXT   subject's verbatim response   subject volunteers own experience on abortion

Romantic 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 of at least one month in the past year
Romantic Relationship Quality
Reference
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
Sexual Behavior
Reference
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
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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

General Questionstop

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
GEN1A NUM STR 1 1=socializing, 2=sports, 3=work, 4=clubs and organization meetings, 5=reading, 6=media activities (watching TV/movies/video games/listen to music), 7=creative art/playing music/writing, 8=volunteering, 9=other 1 to 9 activity enjoyed the most
GEN1B NUM STR 1 1=self, 2=friend, 3=teacher or coach, 4=spouse/significant other, 5=relative, 6=other 1 to 6 who got you started in activity enjoyed the most
GEN1C NUM STR 2 01=1 yr, 02=2yrs, .99=99yrs 01 to 99 duration doing activity most enjoyed
GEN1D NUM STR 1 1=has not changed, 2=less time spent in activity, 3=more time spent in activity 1 to 3 change in participation in activity most enjoyed
GEN2A NUM STR 1 1=socializing, 2=sports, 3=work, 4=clubs and organization meetings, 5=reading, 6=media activities (watching TV/movies/video games/listen to music), 7=creative art/playing music/writing, 8=volunteering, 9=other 1 to 9 activity done for fun most often
GEN2B NUM STR 1 1=self, 2=friend, 3=teacher or coach, 4=spouse/significant other, 5=relative, 6=other 1 to 6 who got you started in activity done for fun the most often
GEN2C NUM STR 2 01=1 yr, 02=2yrs, .99=99yrs 01 to 99 duration doing activity done for fun the most often
GEN2D NUM STR 1 1=has not changed, 2=less time spent in activity, 3=more time spent in activity 1 to 3 change in participation in activity done for fun the most often
GEN3A NUM STR 1 1=with parents, 2=college dormitory, 3=apartment or house, 4=military housing, 5=other 1 to 5 type of housing currently
GEN3B NUM STR 1 1=by self, 2=with friends, 3=with spouse/significant other, 4=with unknown roommates, 5=with other relatives, 6=other 1 to 6 people currently living with
GEN3C NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 staying in same place next year
GEN3D NUM STR 1 1=by self, 2=with friends, 3=with spouse/significant other, 4=with unknown roommates, 5=with other relatives, 6=other (not mentioned above) 1 to 6 person living with next year
GEN3E NUM STR 1 1=same area, 2=different area (town/country), 3=different state, 4=different country 1 to 4 intended living location next year
GEN4 NUM STR 1 1=friend, 2=teacher or coach, 3=aunt or uncle, 4=grandparent, 5=other relative, 6=other 1 to 6 other person who influenced your life
GEN4A TEXT   subject's verbatim response   how person influenced your life
GEN5 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 importance of interview questions to your life
GEN5A TEXT   subject's verbatim response   aspects of your life we forgot to ask about

 

Modified 04.13.07
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