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Personal and Social Attitudes

The following questions address personal and social attitudes. These include:

Achievement Motivation
Attitudes about Marriage
Attitudes about Abortion
Adoption Attitudes and Issues
Social Attitudes
Social Obligations
Right-Wing Authoritarianism

Questions are categorized by variable at the top and by NNSD year below, where the data dictionary version of the question includes the variable name, variable type, number of digits in code, formula, range, and variable label.

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Achievement Motivation (reference)

                
1 people should be more involved with their work X              
2 I rarely set difficult standards X              
3 I enjoy difficult work X              
4 I have rarely done extra studying for work X              
5 I work just hard enough to get by X              
6 I would work hard rather or not had to earn a living X              
7 I don't let work get in the way of what I want to do X              
8 my goal is to do more than anyone else X              
9 in work I seldom do more than necessary X              
10 I set goals that are difficult to reach X              
11 I seldom thought of as a hard worker X              
12 as a child, I worked a long time for things I earned X              
13 doesn't matter if I become one of the best in my field X              
14 I don't mind working while others are having fun X              
15 I'm not certain what I want to do or how to go about it X              

Attitudes about Marriage and Family Life (reference)

                
16 married people are happier than those who aren't married X X X   X      
17 it's alright for a couple to live together without planning to get married X X X   X      
18 there are few good or happy marriages these days X X X   X      
19 young people should not have sex before marriage X X X   X      
20 when there are children in the family, parents should stay together even if they don't get along X X X   X      
21 divorce is the best solution when a couple can't work out problems X X X   X      
22 a young couple should not live together unless they are married X X X   X      
23 it's better for a couple to get married than to be single X X X   X      
24 premarital sex is alright for a couple planning to get married X X X   X      
25 there are more advantages to being single than to being married X X X   X      

Attitudes about Abortion (reference)

                
26 abortion alright if pregnancy endangered woman's health X X     X      
27 abortion alright if the woman was not married X X     X      
28 abortion alright if couple couldn't afford children X X     X      
29 abortion alright if they didn't want more children X X     X      
30 abortion alright if woman had a reasons to believe child was deformed X X     X      
31 abortion alright if pregnancy was not planned X X     X      
32 abortion alright if pregnancy due to rape X X     X      
33 subject volunteers own experience on abortion X X     X      

Adoption Attitudes and Issues

                
34 is subject adopted   X            
35 parents would love me more as their birth child   X            
36 I like that I am adopted   X            
37 being adopted makes me feel angry   X            
38 I feel unwanted   X            
39 being adopted makes me feel loved   X            
40 it hurts knowing I was adopted   X            
41 I wish people didn't know I was adopted   X            
42 I feel like I don't belong to anyone   X            
43 I feel proud that my parents adopted me   X            
44 I wish I lived with my birthparents   X            
45 would you like to adopt a child   X            
46 contact with birthmother   X            
47 who initiated contact   X            
48 how communicated with mother   X            
49 last communication with mother   X            
50 times contacted mother   X            
51 contact with birthfather   X            
52 who initiated contact   X            
53 how communicated with father   X            
54 last communication with father   X            
55 times contacted father   X            
56 contact with other birth relatives   X            
57 who initiated contact   X            
58 how communicated with birth relative   X            
59 last communicated with birth relative   X            
60 times communicated with birth relative   X            

Social Attitudes (reference)

                
61 feelings about capital punishment   X            
62 feelings about astrology   X            
63 feelings about X-rated movies   X            
64 feelings about modern art   X            
65 feelings about women's liberation   X            
66 feelings about foreign aid   X            
67 feelings about federal housing   X            
68 feelings about democrats   X            
69 feelingss about military drill   X            
70 feelings about the draft   X            
71 feelings about abortion   X            
72 feelings about property tax   X            
73 feelings about gay rights   X            
74 feelings about liberals   X            
75 feelings about integration   X            
76 feelings about capitalism   X            
77 feelings about segregation   X            
78 feelings about the religious right   X            
79 feelings about passivism   X            
80 feelings about censorship   X            
81 feelings about nuclear power   X            
82 feelings about living together   X            
83 feelings about republicans   X            
84 feelings about divorce   X            
85 feelings about school prayer   X            
86 feelings about unions   X            
87 feelings about socialism   X            
88 feelings about school busing   X            

Social Obligations (reference)

                
89 current contribution to welfare and well being of other people     X   X      
90 future contribution to welfare and well being of other people in ten years     X   X      
91 obligation serving on jury     X   X      
92 obligation keeping informed about national and new and public issues     X   X      
93 obligation testifying in court about an accident witnessed     X   X      
94 obligation to vote in local and national elections     X   X      
95 obligation to do more than most people on the job     X   X      
96 obligation to work hard even if you don't like or respect your employer or supervisor     X   X      
97 obligation to pay more for health care so everyone has access to health care     X   X      
98 obligation to volunteer time or money to social causes     X   X      
99 obligation to collect contributions for heart or cancer research if asked to do so     X   X      
100 obligation to vote for a law that would help others worse off than you, but increases your taxes     X   X      
101 hours per month volunteering for hospital, nursing home, or other health care oriented volunteer work     X   X X    
102 hours per month volunteering for school or other youth-centered volunteer work     X   X X    
103 hours per month volunteering for political organizations or causes     X   X X    
104 hours per month volunteering for other organizations, causes, or charities     X   X X    

Right-Wing Authoritarianism (reference)

                
105 laws have to be strictly enforced if we are to preserve our way of life     X   X X    
106 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     X   X X    
107 women should always remember the promise they make in marriage ceremony to obey their husbands     X   X X    
108 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     X   X X    
109 capital punishment should be completely abolished     X   X X    
110 national anthems, flags, and the glorification of one's country should be de-emphasized to promote the brotherhood of all men     X   X X    
111 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     X   X X    
112 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     X   X X    
113 our prisons are a shocking disgrace. Criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment     X   X X    
114 obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn     X   X X    
115 organizations like the army and the priesthood have a pretty unhealthy effect upon men because they require strict obedience of commands from supervisors     X   X X    
116 one good way to teach certain people right from wrong is to give them a good strict punishment when they get out of line     X   X X    
117 youngsters should be taught to refuse to fight in a war unless they themselves agree the war is just and necessary     X   X X    
118 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     X   X X    
119 in these troubled times laws have to be enforced without mercy, especially when dealing with the agitators and revolutionaries who are stirring things     X   X X    
120 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     X   X X    
121 young people sometimes get rebellious ideas, but as they grow up they ought to get over them and settle down     X   X X    
122 rules about being "well mannered" and respectable are chains from the past that we should question very thoroughly before accepting     X   X X    
123 the courts are right in being easy on drug offenders. Punishment would not do any good in cases like these     X   X X    
124 if a child starts becoming a little unconventional, parents should see to it that he returns to the normal ways expected by society     X   X X    
125 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     X   X X    
126 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     X   X X    
127 homosexuals are just as good and virtuous as anybody else, and there is nothing wrong with being one     X   X X    
128 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     X   X X    

Personal and Social Attitudes Domain by NNSD year

NNSD 1

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

Attitudes about Marriage
Referencetop
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

Attitudes about Abortion
Referencetop
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

NNSD2

Adoption issues
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
ADOPTT NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 is subject adopted
ADOPT1 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 parents would love me more as their birth child
ADOPT2 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I like that I am adopted
ADOPT3 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 being adopted makes me feel angry
ADOPT4 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I feel unwanted
ADOPT5 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 being adopted makes me feel loved
ADOPT6 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 it hurts knowing I was adopted
ADOPT7 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I wish people didn't know I was adopted
ADOPT8 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I feel like I don't belong to anyone
ADOPT9 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I feel proud that my parents adopted me
ADOPT10 NUM STR 1 1=not true, 2=seldom true, 3=sometimes true, 4=often true, 5=always true 1 to 4 I wish I lived with my birthparents
ADOPT11 NUM STR 1 1=yes definitely, 2=yes probably, 3=not sure, 4=probably not, 5=definitely not 1 to 5 would you like to adopt a child
ADOPT12A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=tried but failed to contact, 3=no 1 to 3 contact with birthmother
ADOPT12B NUM STR 1 1=self, 2=birthmother, 3=other (specify) 1 to 3 who initiated contact
ADOPT12C NUM STR 1 1=in person, 2=by telephone, 3=by e-mail, 4=by letter 1 to 4 how communicated with mother
ADOPT12D NUM STR 1 1=in the last week, 2=in the last month, 3=in the last six months, 4=in the past year, 5=more than a year ago 1 to 5 last communication with mother
ADOPT12E NUM STR 1 1=one time, 2=several times, 3=yearly, 4=more than yearly 1 to 4 times contacted mother
ADOPT13A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=tried but failed to contact, 3=no 1 to 3 contact with birthfather
ADOPT13B NUM STR 1 1=self, 2=birthfather, 3=other (specify) 1 to 3 who initiated contact
ADOPT13C NUM STR 1 1=in person, 2=by telephone, 3=by e-mail, 4=by letter 1 to 4 how communicated with father
ADOPT13D NUM STR 1 1=in the last week, 2=in the last month, 3=in the last six months, 4=in the past year, 5=more than a year ago 1 to 5 last communication with father
ADOPT13E NUM STR 1 1=one time, 2=several times, 3=yearly, 4=more than yearly 1 to 4 times contacted father
ADOPT14A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=tried but failed to contact, 3=no 1 to 3 contact with other birth relatives
ADOPT14B NUM STR 1 1=self, 2=birth relative, 3=other (specify) 1 to 3 who initiated contact
ADOPT14C NUM STR 1 1=in person, 2=by telephone, 3=by e-mail, 4=by letter 1 to 4 how communicated with birth relative
ADOPT14D NUM STR 1 1=in the last week, 2=in the last month, 3=in the last six months, 4=in the past year, 5=more than a year ago 1 to 5 last communicated with birth relative
ADOPT14E NUM STR 1 1=one time, 2=several times, 3=yearly, 4=more than yearly 1 to 4 times communicated with birth relative

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

Attitudes about Abortion
Reference
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 reason 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

Social Attitudes
Reference
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
SOCATT1 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about capital punishment
SOCATT2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about astrology
SOCATT3 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about X-rated movies
SOCATT4 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about modern art
SOCATT5 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about women's liberation
SOCATT6 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about foreign aid
SOCATT7 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about federal housing
SOCATT8 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about democrats
SOCATT9 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelingss about military drill
SOCATT10 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about the draft
SOCATT11 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about abortion
SOCATT12 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about property tax
SOCATT13 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about gay rights
SOCATT14 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about liberals
SOCATT15 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about integration
SOCATT16 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about capitalism
SOCATT17 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about segregation
SOCATT18 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about the religious right
SOCATT19 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about passivism
SOCATT20 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about censorship
SOCATT21 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about nuclear power
SOCATT22 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about living together
SOCATT23 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about republicans
SOCATT24 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about divorce
SOCATT25 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about school prayer
SOCATT26 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about unions
SOCATT27 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about socialism
SOCATT28 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=no opinion, 4=somewhat disagree, 5=strongly disagree, 6=don't understand 1 to 6 feelings about school busing

NNSD3

Attitudes toward 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
 

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

NNSD4PAR

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

Attitudes about Abortion
Reference
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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 reason 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

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

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

NNSD5

Social Obligation (abbreviated)
Reference top
Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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
top
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

 

 

 

 

 
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