Parent-Child Relationships

VARIABLE
NNSD
1
2
3
4
4 PAR
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6
6S
1 parents separated X X X     X    
2 parents divorced X X X     X    
3 age when parents separated X X X     X    
4 whom lived with after parents' separation X X X     X    
5 mom lived with partner she was not married to X X X     X    
6 age when mom lived w/ partner she wasn't married to X              
7 partners mom lived with after separation or divorce X              
8 did mom marry any of the partners X X X     X    
9 did mom ever remarry X              
10 number of times mom re-married X              
11 age when mom re-married first time X              
12 age when mom re-married second time X              
13 age when mom re-married third time X              
14 age when mom re-married fourth time X              
15 dad lived with partner he was not married to X X X     X    
16 age when dad lived w/ partner he wasn't married to X              
17 partners dad lived with after separation or divorce X              
18 did dad marry any of the partners X X X     X    
19 did dad ever remarry X              
20 number of times dad re-married X              
21 age when dad re-married first time X              
22 age when dad re-married second time X              
23 age when dad re-married third time X              
24 age when dad re-married fourth time X              
25 living proximity to mom X X X     X X X
26 living proximity to dad X X X     X X X
27 living proximity to child         X      
28 how often have you seen your mom X X X     X X X
29 how often have you seen your dad X X X     X X X
30 how often have you seen your child         X      
31 telephone contact with mom X X X     X X X
32 telephone contact with dad X X X     X X X
33 telephone contact with child         X      
34 letter or e-mail contact with mom X X X     X X X
35 letter or e-mail contact with dad X X X     X X X
36 letter or e-mail contact with child         X      
37 frequency family gets together for holidays X X X     X X X
38 feels loved and appreciated by mom X X X     X X X
39 feels loved and appreciated by dad X X X     X X X
40 feels loved and appreciated by child         X      
41 depends on help from mom X X X     X X X
42 depends on help from dad X X X     X X X
43 depends on help from child         X      
44 emotionally close toward mom X X X     X X X
45 emotionally close toward dad X X X     X X X
46 emotionally close toward child         X      
47 extent of good communication with mom X X X     X X X
48 extent of good communication with dad X X X     X X X
49 extent of good communication with child         X      
50 how well understood by mom X X X     X X X
51 how well understood by dad X X X     X X X
52 how well understood by child         X      
53 how well do you understand mom X X X     X X X
54 how well do you understand dad X X X     X X X
55 how well do you understand child         X      
56 conflict experienced with mom X X X     X X X
57 conflict experienced with dad X X X     X X X
58 conflict experienced with child         X      
59 disagreements with mom handled by shouting X X X     X X X
60 disagreements with dad handled by shouting X X X     X X X
61 disagreements with child handled by shouting         X      
62 frequency decisions are criticized by mom X X X     X X X
63 frequency decisions are criticized by dad X X X     X X X
64 frequency decisions are criticized by child         X      
65 too much influence on decisions exerted by mom X X X     X X X
66 too much influence on decisions exerted by dad X X X     X X X
67 mom gave advice on decisions X X X     X X X
68 dad gave advice on decisions X X X     X X X
69 gave advice on decisions child had to make         X      
70 mom gave help in connection with jobs X X X     X X X
71 dad gave help in connection with jobs X X X     X X X
72 gave child help in connection with jobs         X      
73 mom took care of children, pets, plants or home X X X     X X X
74 dad took care of children, pets, plants or home X X X     X X X
75 took care of child's children, pets, plants or home         X      
76 mom gave financial help with money or loan X X X     X X X
77 dad gave financial help with money or loan X X X     X X X
78 gave child financial help with money or loan         X      
79 mom helped out during an illness X X X     X X X
80 dad helped out during an illness X X X     X X X
81 helped child out during an illness         X      
82 mom fixed or made something for you X X X     X X X
83 dad fixed or made something for you X X X     X X X
84 fixed or made something for child         X      
85 mom comforted you in a personal crisis X X X     X X X
86 dad comforted you in a personal crisis X X X     X X X
87 comforted child in a personal crisis         X      
88 mom gave you a special gift X X X     X X X
89 dad gave you a special gift X X X     X X X
90 gave child a special gift         X      
91 overall relationship with mom X X X     X X X
92 overall relationship with dad X X X     X X X
93 overall relationship with child         X      
94 children ought to let aging parents live with them when they can no longer live by themselves X X X   X X X X
95 children ought to provide financial help to aging parents X X X   X X X X
96 were parents affectionate (when child was growing up) X              
97 were parents happy (when child was growing up) X              
98 were parents friendly (when child was growing up) X              
99 were parents quarrelsome (when child was growing up) X              
100 were parents violent (when child was growing up) X              
101 were parents mean to each other (when child was growing up) X              
102 were parents respectful of one another (when child was growing up) X              
103 were parents remote or distant from one another (when child was growing up) X              
104 mom spoke in warm and friendly voice (during first 16 years) X              
105 mom helped you as much as you needed (during first 16 years) X              
106 mom let you do things you liked doing (during first 16 years) X              
107 mom seemed emotionally cold (during first 16 years) X              
108 mom understood your problems and worries (during first 16 years) X              
109 mom was affectionate (during first 16 years) X              
110 mom tried to control what you were doing (during first 16 years) X              
111 mom invaded your privacy (during first 16 years) X              
112 mom let you decide things for yourself (during first 16 years) X              
113 mom made you feel unwanted (during first 16 years) X              
114 mom talked things over with you (during first 16 years) X              
115 mom gave you freedom you wanted (during first 16 years) X              
116 mom praised you (during first 16 years) X              
117 dad spoke in warm and friendly voice (during first 16 years) X              
118 dad helped you as much as you needed (during first 16 years) X              
119 dad let you do things you liked doing (during first 16 years) X              
120 dad seemed emotionally cold (during first 16 years) X              
121 dad understood your problems and worries (during first 16 years) X              
122 dad was affectionate (during first 16 years) X              
123 dad tried to control what you were doing (during first 16 years) X              
124 dad invaded your privacy (during first 16 years) X              
125 dad let you decide things for yourself (during first 16 years) X              
126 dad made you feel unwanted (during first 16 years) X              
127 dad talked things over with you (during first 16 years) X              
128 dad gave you freedom you wanted (during first 16 years) X              
129 dad praised you (during first 16 years) X              

 

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD 1

Relationship with Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
HMPR1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 parents separated
HMPR1A NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 2 or 2 parents divorced
HMPR2 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when parents separated
HMPR3 NUM STR 1 1=mother, 2=father, 3=joint custody, 4=joint custody, mostly with mother, 5=joint custody, mostly with father, 6=other 1 to 6 whom lived with after parents' separation
HMPR4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom lived with partner she was not married to
HMPR5 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom lived w/ partner she wasn't married to
HMPR6 NUM STR 2 01=1 partner, 02=2 partners…99=99 partners 01 to 99 partners mom lived with after separation or divorce
HMPR7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did mom marry any of the partners
HMPR8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did mom ever remarry
HMPR9 NUM STR 1 1=1 time, 2=2 times…9=9 times 1 to 9 number of times mom re-married
HMPR10A NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married first time
HMPR10B NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married second time
HMPR10C NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married third time
HMPR10D NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when mom re-married fourth time
HMPR11 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad lived with partner he was not married to
HMPR12 NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad lived w/ partner he wasn't married to
HMPR13 NUM STR 2 01=1 partner, 02=2 partners…99=99 partners 01 to 99 partners dad lived with after separation or divorce
HMPR14 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did dad marry any of the partners
HMPR15 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 1=no 1 or 2 did dad ever remarry
HMPR16 NUM STR 1 1=1 time, 2=2 times…9=9 times 1 to 9 number of times dad re-married
HMPR17A NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married first time
HMPR17B NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married second time
HMPR17C NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married third time
HMPR17D NUM STR 2 01=1yr old, 02=2yrs old…99=99 yrs old 01 to 99 age when dad re-married fourth time
RPMR1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents affectionate
RPMR2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents happy
RPMR3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents friendly
RPMR4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents quarrelsome
RPMR5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents violent
RPMR6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents mean to each other
RPMR7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents respectful of one another
RPMR8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 were parents remote or distant from one another
RMRQ1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom spoke in warm and friendly voice
RMRQ2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom helped you as much as you needed
RMRQ3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom let you do things you liked doing
RMRQ4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom seemed emotionally cold
RMRQ5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom understood your problems and worries
RMRQ6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom was affectionate
RMRQ7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom tried to control what you were doing
RMRQ8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom invaded your privacy
RMRQ9 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom let you decide things for yourself
RMRQ10 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom made you feel unwanted
RMRQ11 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom talked things over with you
RMRQ12 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom gave you freedom you wanted
RMRQ13 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 mom praised you
RFRQ1 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad spoke in warm and friendly voice
RFRQ2 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad helped you as much as you needed
RFRQ3 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad let you do things you liked doing
RFRQ4 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad seemed emotionally cold
RFRQ5 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad understood your problems and worries
RFRQ6 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad was affectionate
RFRQ7 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad tried to control what you were doing
RFRQ8 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad invaded your privacy
RFRQ9 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad let you decide things for yourself
RFRQ10 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad made you feel unwanted
RFRQ11 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad talked things over with you
RFRQ12 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad gave you freedom you wanted
RFRQ13 NUM STR 1 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=almost always 1 to 4 dad praised you
PROXPARM NUM STR 1 1=same house, 2=same neighborhood, 3=same town, 4=w/in an hour's drive, 5=w/in a day's drive, 6=different state (need to fly), 7=different country, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 living proximity to mom
PROXPARF NUM STR 1 1=same house, 2=same neighborhood, 3=same town, 4=w/in an hour's drive, 5=w/in a day's drive, 6=different state (need to fly), 7=different country, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 living proximity to dad
CONPAR1M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 how often have you seen your mom
CONPAR1F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 how often have you seen your dad
CONPAR2M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with mom
CONPAR2F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with dad
CONPAR3M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with mom
CONPAR3F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with dad
CONPAR4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=not very often, 3=usually, 4= always 1 to 4 frequency family gets together for holidays
FEEL1M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by mom
FEEL1F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by dad
FEEL2M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from mom
FEEL2F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from dad
FEEL3M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward mom
FEEL3F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward dad
FEEL4M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with mom
FEEL4F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with dad
FEEL5M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by mom
FEEL5F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by dad
FEEL6M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand mom
FEEL6F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand dad
FEEL7M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with mom
FEEL7F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with dad
FEEL8M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with mom handled by shouting
FEEL8F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with dad handled by shouting
FEEL9M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by mom
FEEL9F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by dad
FEEL10M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by mom
FEEL10F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by dad
HELP1M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave advice on decisions
HELP1F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave advice on decisions
HELP2M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave help in connection with jobs
HELP2F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave help in connection with jobs
HELP3M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP3F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP4M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave financial help with money or loan
HELP4F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave financial help with money or loan
HELP5M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom helped out during an illness
HELP5F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad helped out during an illness
HELP6M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom fixed or made something for you
HELP6F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad fixed or made something for you
HELP7M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom comforted you in a personal crisis
HELP7F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad comforted you in personal crisis
HELP8M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave you a special gift
HELP8F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave you a special gift
HELP9M NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with mom
HELP9F NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with dad
KIDHELP1 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=strongly disagree 1 to 4 children ought to provide financial help to aging parents

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD2

Relationship with Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
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
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 dad
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 mom
CONPAR2M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with mom
CONPAR2F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 telephone contact with dad
CONPAR3M NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with mom
CONPAR3F NUM STR 1 1=less than once a year, 2=once a year, 3=several times a year, 4=once a month, 5=about once a week, 6=once a day, 7=more than once a day, 8=not applicable 1 to 8 letter or e-mail contact with dad
CONPAR4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=not very often, 3=usually, 4= always 1 to 4 frequency family gets together for holidays
FEEL1M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by mom
FEEL1F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by dad
FEEL2M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from mom
FEEL2F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from dad
FEEL3M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward mom
FEEL3F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward dad
FEEL4M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with mom
FEEL4F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with dad
FEEL5M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by mom
FEEL5F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by dad
FEEL6M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand mom
FEEL6F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand dad
FEEL7M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with mom
FEEL7F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with dad
FEEL8M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with mom handled by shouting
FEEL8F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with dad handled by shouting
FEEL9M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by mom
FEEL9F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by dad
FEEL10M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by mom
FEEL10F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 too much influence on decisions exerted by dad
HELP1M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave advice on decisions
HELP1F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave advice on decisions
HELP2M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave help in connection with jobs
HELP2F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave help in connection with jobs
HELP3M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP3F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP4M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave financial help with money or loan
HELP4F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave financial help with money or loan
HELP5M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom helped out during an illness
HELP5F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad helped out during an illness
HELP6M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom fixed or made something for you
HELP6F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad fixed or made something for you
HELP7M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom comforted you in a personal crisis
HELP7F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad comforted you in personal crisis
HELP8M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 mom gave you a special gift
HELP8F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 dad gave you a special gift
HELP9M NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with mom
HELP9F NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with dad
KIDHELP1 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

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD3

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

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD4PAR

Contact with Children

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
KIDNAME TEXT   subject's verbatim response   child's name
KIDID NUM STR 5 child's CAP ID   child's CAP ID
KIDAGE NUM STR 2 child's age 01 to 99 child's age
KIDRELAT NUM STR TEXT 1 1=bio mom, 2=bio dad, 3=adopting mom, 4=adopting dad, 5=step mom, 6=step dad, 7=other (explain), 8=don't know 1 to 8 relationship of interviewee to the CAP/sibling subject
KIDPARNT NUM STR TEXT 1 1=bio mom, 2=bio dad, 3=adopting mom, 4=adopting dad, 5=step mom, 6=step dad, 7=other (explain) 1 to 7 relationship of interviewee to the CAP/sibling subject
KIDPROX NUM STR 1 1=in the same home, 2=in the same neighborhood, 3=in the same town, 4=within an hour's drive, 5=within a day's driving distance, 6=in a different state (need to fly to reach), 7=in a different country 1 to 7 proximity of interviewee to child
KIDCON1 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 child
KIDCON2 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 child
KIDCON3 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 child
KIDCON4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=not very often, 3=usually, 4= always 1 to 4 frequency child gets together for holidays with family

Feelings toward Children

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
KIDFEEL1 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 feels loved and appreciated by child
KIDFEEL2 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 depends on help from child
KIDFEEL3 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 emotionally close toward child
KIDFEEL4 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 extent of good communication with child
KIDFEEL5 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well understood by child
KIDFEEL6 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 how well do you understand child
KIDFEEL7 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 conflict experienced with child
KIDFEEL8 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 disagreements with child handled by shouting
KIDFEEL9 NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot 1 to 4 frequency decisions are criticized by child

Help Given Children

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
KIDHELP1 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 gave advice on decisions child had to make
KIDHELP2 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 gave child help in connection with jobs
KIDHELP3 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 took care of child's children, pets, plants or home
KIDHELP4 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 gave child financial help with money or loan
KIDHELP5 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 helped child out during an illness
KIDHELP6 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 fixed or made something for child
KIDHELP7 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 comforted child in a personal crisis
KIDHELP8 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 gave child a special gift
KIDHELP9 NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent 1 to 5 overall relationship with child
MOREKIDS NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 more children to be discussed
HELPKID1 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
HELPKID2 NUM STR 1 1=strongly agree, 2=somewhat agree, 3=somewhat disagree, 4=strongly disagree 1 to 4 children ought to provide financial help to aging parents

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD5

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
HELPKID1 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
HELPKID2 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

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD6

Contact with Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
READY2 TEXT   y=finished completing family constellation   finished completing family constellation interview
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
HELPKID1 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
HELPKID2 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

Parent-Child Relationships: NNSD6S

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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's 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 partner's/past partner's dad
CONPAR4 NUM STR 1 1=never, 2=not very often, 3=usually, 4= always 1 to 4 frequency you get together with partner's/past partner's family for holidays

Feelings toward Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
FEEL1T NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or2 does (did) subject have any contact with either of CAP partner's parents in any way mentioned above
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 partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL1F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 feels loved and appreciated by partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL2M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 depends on help from partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL2F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 depends on help from partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL3M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 emotionally close toward partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL3F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 emotionally close toward partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL4M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 extent of good communication with partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL4F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 extent of good communication with partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL5M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 how well understood by partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL5F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 how well understood by partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL6M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 how well do you understand partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL6F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 how well do you understand partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL7M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 conflict experienced with partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL7F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 conflict experienced with partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL8M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 disagreements with partner's/past partner's mom handled by shouting
FEEL8F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 disagreements with partner's/past partner's dad handled by shouting
FEEL9M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 frequency decisions are criticized by partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL9F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 frequency decisions are criticized by partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL10M NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 too much influence on decisions exerted by partner's/past partner's mom
FEEL10F NUM STR 1 1=not at all, 2=not very much, 3=somewhat, 4=a lot, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 too much influence on decisions exerted by partner's/past partner's dad
FEEL12 NUM STR 1 1=not well, 2=somewhat, 3=pretty well, 4=very well 1 to 4 how well do (did) you get along with partner's parents
FEEL11 NUM STR 1 1=not well, 2=somewhat, 3=pretty well, 4=very well, 5=too little contact to comment 1 to 5 how well does (did) you partner get along with your parents
FEEL13 NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no 1 or 2 problems with each other's parents cause(d) problems in your relationship with partner
FEEL14 NUM STR 1 1=not very much, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=a great deal 1 to 4 degree of a problem issues with each other's parents caused in relationship with partner
FEEL15 NUM STR 1 1=not very much, 2=somewhat, 3=quite a bit, 4=a great deal 1 to 4 degree of stress or pressure problems with each other's parents caused you

Help from Parents

Variable Name
Type
Digits in Code
Formula
Range
Variable Label
HELP1M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom gave advice on decisions
HELP1F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad gave advice on decisions
HELP2M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom gave help in connection with jobs
HELP2F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad gave help in connection with jobs
HELP3M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP3F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad took care of children, pets, plants or home
HELP4M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom gave financial help with money or loan
HELP4F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad gave financial help with money or loan
HELP5M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom helped out during an illness
HELP5F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad helped out during an illness
HELP6M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom fixed or made something for you
HELP6F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad fixed or made something for you
HELP7M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom comforted you in a personal crisis
HELP7F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad comforted you in personal crisis
HELP8M NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's mom gave you a special gift
HELP8F NUM STR 1 1=yes, 2=no, 3=too little contact to comment 1 to 3 partner's/past partner's dad gave you a special gift
HELP9M NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent, 6=too little contact to comment 1 to 6 overall relationship with partner's/past partner's mom
HELP9F NUM STR 1 1=very poor, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent, 6=too little contact to comment 1 to 6 overall relationship with partner's/past partner's dad
HELPKID1 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
HELPKID2 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