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The NNSD3 interview follows up on year one and two data and asks respondants about new areas of interest. A complete data dictionary appears below. To skip to a certain section of data, click on the section below. Within each section, the section heading can be clicked to open a window which contains detailed information about the questions.

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Nature and Nurture in Social Demography Year 3

Education
Reference

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ED3 NUM STR 2 00=less than high school diploma or GED, 12=high school or GED, 13=one year, 14= two years (Associates 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 school 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

Employment

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
WORK1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 currently have a job (paid/voluntary)
WORK2A TEXT   subject's verbatim response, -77   most important current job
WORK2B NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 ever had a paid or voluntary job
WORK2C TEXT   subject's verbatim response, -77   most important recent job
WORK3 TEXT   subject's verbatim response   job duties
WORK4 NUM STR 1 1=top executive; proprietor of a major business; professional requiring an advanced degree, 2=manager; proprietor of a medium business; professional requiring a college degree, 3=administrative personnel; small business owner; semiprofessional, 4=sales and clerical work; technician, 5=skilled manual worker, 6=machine operator and semiskilled worker, 7=unskilled worker, 8=homemaker 1 to 8 position at work
WORK5 NUM STR 1 1=less than 20 hours, 2=20 to 30 hours, 3=31 to 40 hours, 4=more than 40 hours 1 to 4 hours worked at job

Parent's Marital Status

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
READY TEXT   y=finished completing family constellation   finished completing family constellation interview
HMPRTA NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=don't know 1 or 2 parents divorced
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
HMPR7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did mom marry any of the partners
HMPR11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad lived with partner he was not married to
HMPR14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did dad marry any of the partners

Contact with Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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

Feelings toward Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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

Help from Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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 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 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=srtongly disagree 1 to 4 children ought to provide financial help to aging parents

Contact with Siblings

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ANYSIBS TEXT/NUM 1 Y or 1= yes, N or 2=no Y/1, N/2 does subject have siblings
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

Feelings toward Siblings

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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

Sibling Help

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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

Religion

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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
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

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

Number of Children

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
FAMATT3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 do you have children
FAMATT3A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 change in number of children
FAMATT3B NUM STR 2 1=1, 2=2, .9=9 1 to 9 number of children
KIDNAME TEXT   subject's verbatim response   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

Social Obligation
Reference

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ATCE1NOW NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 current contribution to welfare and well being of other people
ATCE2THN NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 future contribution to welfare and well being of other people in ten years
ATCE1 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation serving on jury
ATCE2 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation keeping informed about national and new and public issues
ATCE3 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation testifying in court about an accident witnessed
ATCE4 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to vote in local and national elections
ATCE5 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to do more than most people on the job
ATCE6 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to work hard even if you don't like or respect your employer or supervisor
ATCE7 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to pay more for health care so everyone has access to health care
ATCE8 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to volunteer time or money to social causes
ATCE9 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to collect contributions for heart or cancer research if asked to do so
ATCE10 NUM STR 1 1=none at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=very much 1 to 4 obligation to vote for a law that would help others worse off than you, but increases your taxes
ATCEVOL1 NUM STR 3 hours per month as a three-digit number 000 to 999 hours per month volunteering for hospital, nursing home, or other health care oriented volunteer work
ATCEVOL2 NUM STR 3 hours per month as a three-digit number 000 to 999 hours per month volunteering for school or other youth-centered volunteer work
ATCEVOL3 NUM STR 3 hours per month as a three-digit number 000 to 999 hours per month volunteering for political organizations or causes
ATCEVOL4 NUM STR 3 hours per month as a three-digit number 000 to 999 hours per month volunteering for other organizations, causes, or charities

Right-Wing Authoritarianism
References

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
RWA1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 laws have to be strictly enforced if we are to preserve our way of life
RWA2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 people should pay less attention to the bible and other traditional forms of religious guidance, and instead develop their own personal standards of what is moral and immoral
RWA3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 women should always remember the promise they make in marriage ceremony to obey their husbands
RWA4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 our customs and national heritage are the things that have made us great, and certain people should be made to show greater respect for them
RWA5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 capital punishment should be completely abolished
RWA6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 national anthems, flags, and the glorification of one's country should be de-emphasized to promote the brotherhood of all men
RWA7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 the facts of crime, sexual immorality, and the recent public disorders all show that we have to crack down harder on deviant groups and troublemakers if we are going to save our moral standards and preserve law and order
RWA8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a lot of our society's rules regarding modesty and sexual behavior are just customs which are not necessarily any better or holier than those which other peoples follow
RWA9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 our prisons are a shocking disgrace. Criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment
RWA10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn
RWA11 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 organizations like the army and the priesthood have a pretty unhealthy effect upon men because they require strict obedience of commands from supervisors
RWA12 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 one good way to teach certain people right from wrong is to give them a good strict punishment when they get out of line
RWA13 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 youngsters should be taught to refuse to fight in a war unless they themselves agree the war is just and necessary
RWA14 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 it may be considered old-fashioned by some, but having a decent respectable appearance is still the mark of a gentleman and, especially, a lady
RWA15 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 in these troubled times laws have to be enforced without mercy, especially when dealing with the agitators and revolutionaries who are stirring things
RWA16 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 atheists and others who have rebelled against the established religions are no doubt every bit as good and virtuous as those who attend church regularly
RWA17 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 young people sometimes get rebellious ideas, but as they grow up they ought to get over them and settle down
RWA18 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 rules about being "well mannered" and respectable are chains from the past that we should question very thoroughly before accepting
RWA19 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 the courts are right in being easy on drug offenders. Punishment would not do any good in cases like these
RWA20 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 if a child starts becoming a little unconventional, parents should see to it that he returns to the normal ways expected by society
RWA21 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 being kind to loafers and criminals will only encourage them to take advantage of your weaknesses, so its best to use a firm, tough hand when dealing with them
RWA22 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 a "woman's place" should be where ever she wants it to be. The days when women are submissive to their husbands and social conventions belong strictly in the past
RWA23 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 homosexuals are just as good and virtuous as anybody else, and there is nothing wrong with being one
RWA24 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 its one thing to question and doubt someone during an election campaign, but once a man becomes leader of our country we owe him our greatest support and loyalty

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
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

Substance Use
Reference

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
SUBST1 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=once or twice, 3=occasionally but not regularly, 4=regularly in the past, 5=regularly now 1 to 5 frequency smoking cigarettes ever
SUBST2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=less than one cigarette a day, 3=one to five cigarettes per day, 4=about one-half pack per day, 5=about one pack per day, 6=about one and one-half packs per day, 7=two packs per day 1 to 5 frequency smoking cigarettes in past 30 days
SUBST3 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=once or twice, 3=occasionally but not regularly, 4=regularly in the past, 5=regularly now 1 to 5 frequency chewing tobacco or using snuff ever
SUBST4 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=less than once per day, 3=once or twice per day, 4=three to five times per day, 5=five to ten times per day, 6=more than ten times per day 1 to 5 frequency chewing tobacco or using snuff in past 30 days
SUBST5B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions drinking alcoholic beverages in past 12 months
SUBST5C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions drinking alcoholic beverages in last 30 days
SUBST6 NUM STR 1 1=more than once a day, 2=every day, 3=3-4 times per week, 4=1-2 times per week, 5=less often, 6=not at all 1 to 6 occasions drinking alcohol per week
SUBST7 NUM STR 1 1=1, 2=2, 3=3-4, 4=5-10, 5=10 or more 1 to 5 drinks in a single occasion
SUBST8 NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3-5 times, 5=6-9 times, 6=10 or more times 1 to 6 times having five or more drinks in last two weeks
SUBST9 NUM STR 1 1=more than once a day, 2=every day, 3=3-4 times per week, 4=1-2 times per week, 5=less often, 6=not at all 1 to 6 occasions drinking alcohol per week at the time of life drinking the most
SUBST10 NUM STR 1 1=1, 2=2, 3=3-4, 4=5-10, 5=10 or more 1 to 5 drinks in a single occasion at the time of life drinking most
SUBST11B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using marijuana in last 12 months
SUBST11C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using marijuana in last 30 days
SUBST12A NUM STR 1 1= yes, 2=no 1 or 2 use of other drugs in last 12 months
SUBST12B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions sniffing or inhaling gases in last 12 months
SUBST12C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions sniffing or inhaling gases in last 30 days
SUBST13B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using LSD or acid in last 12 months
SUBST13C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using LSD or acid in last 30 days
SUBST14B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using psychedelics other than LSD in last 12 months
SUBST14C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using psychedelics other than LSD in last 30 days
SUBST15B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using cocaine or crack in last 12 months
SUBST15C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using cocaine or crack in last 30 days
SUBST16B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions taken amphetamines in last 12 months
SUBST16C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions taken amphetamines in last 30 days
SUBST17B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using quaaludes in last 12 months
SUBST17C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using quaaludes in last 30 days
SUBST18B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using barbiturates in last 12 months
SUBST18C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using barbiturates in last 30 days
SUBST19B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using tranquilizers in last 12 months
SUBST19C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using tranquilizers in last 30 days
SUBST20B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using heroin in last 12 months
SUBST20C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using heroin in last 30 days
SUBST21B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using narcotics other than heroin in last 12 months
SUBST21C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1-2 times, 3=3-5 times, 4=6-9 times, 5=10-19 times, 6=20-39 times, 7=40 or more times 1 to 7 occasions using narcotics other than heroin in the last 30 days
SUBST22 NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 times received a traffic ticket or been stopped and warned in last 12 months
SUBST22A NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of tickets or warnings after drinking alcohol in last 12 months
SUBST22B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of tickets or warnings after smoking marijuana in last 12 months
SUBST22C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of tickets or warnings after using other illegal drugs in last 12 months
SUBST23 NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of accidents while driving in the last 12 months
SUBST23A NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of accidents while driving after drinking alcohol in last 12 months
SUBST23B NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of accidents while driving after smoking marijuana in last 12 months
SUBST23C NUM STR 1 1=0 times, 2=1 time, 3=2 times, 4=3 times, 5=4 or more times 1 to 5 number of accidents while driving after using other illegal drugs in last 12 months

General Questions

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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
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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