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LADDER1. Imagine a ladder with steps numbered from 0 to 10, where 0 represents the worst possible life for you and 10 represents the best possible life for you. On which step of the ladder do you feel you personally stand AT THE PRESENT TIME?
LADDER2. On which step would you say you stood FIVE YEARS AGO?
LADDER3. Just your best guess, on which step do you think you will stand in the future, say FIVE YEARS FROM NOW?
PERSDISCR. Have you ever personally experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of your gender, or not? Backcoded
DISCRHOW. In what ways have you personally experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of your gender? OE 1st mention
DISCRHOW. In what ways have you personally experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of your gender? OE 2nd mention
DISCRHOW. In what ways have you personally experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of your gender? OE 3rd mention
EMPCOMP. At any time during 2016, did you or anyone in your household receive any State or Federal unemployment compensation?
FDSTMP_CPS. Did anyone in your household get food stamps or use a food stamp benefit card at any time during 2016? Do not include WIC benefits.
SLEEP_NHIS. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?
YOGA_NHIS. During the PAST 12 MONTHS, did you practice Yoga for yourself?
EVSMK_NHIS. Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your ENTIRE LIFE?
NOWSMK_NHIS. Do you NOW smoke cigarettes...
BLOODPR. Have you EVER been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had hypertension, also called high blood pressure?
DIFF1A. Do you think men and women are (basically similar) or (basically different) when it comes to each of the following? Their hobbies and personal interests
DIFF1B. Do you think men and women are (basically similar) or (basically different) when it comes to each of the following? Their physical abilities
DIFF1C. Do you think men and women are (basically similar) or (basically different) when it comes to each of the following? Their approach to parenting
DIFF1D. Do you think men and women are (basically similar) or (basically different) when it comes to each of the following? How they express their feelings
DIFF1E. Do you think men and women are (basically similar) or (basically different) when it comes to each of the following? The things they are good at in the workplace
DIFF1 response selected for DIFF2 (IF ONLY 1 ITEM IN DIFF1A-E=2, SELECT THAT ITEM. IF MORE THAN 1 ITEM IN DIFF1A-E=2, RANDOMLY SELECT 1 ITEM)
DIFF2. Thinking specifically about the differences between men and women when it comes to [ITEM FROM DIFF1], would you say these differences are...
DIFF3. In general, do you think it is (a good thing) or (a bad thing) that men and women are different when it comes to [ITEM FROM DIFF1], or do you think it doesn't matter?
MASC2. Now thinking about how you see yourself... In general, would you describe yourself as...
FEM2. Now thinking about how you see yourself... In general, would you describe yourself as...
MASC1F1. Thinking about how society sees MEN these days, in general, would you say...
MASC2AF1. Do you think it's a (good thing) or (a bad thing) that most people in our society look UP to men who are manly or masculine?
MASC2BF1. Do you think it's a (good thing) or (a bad thing) that most people in our society look DOWN on men who are manly or masculine?
FEM1F2. Thinking about how society sees WOMEN these days, in general, would you say...
FEM2AF2. Do you think it's a (good thing) or (a bad thing) that most people in our society look UP to women who are womanly or feminine?
FEM2BF2. Do you think it's a (good thing) or (a bad thing) that most people in our society look DOWN on women who are womanly or feminine?
E6A. In a previous survey you indicated that you were not employed and were not currently looking for work. Is that because you don't want to work right now, or because you looked but couldn't find a job, or for some other reason?
GOODJOBS. In general, thinking about job opportunities where you live, would you say that...
HELPHURTA. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? The growing number of immigrants working in this country
HELPHURTB. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? More women in the workforce
HELPHURTC. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? A growing emphasis on diversity in the workplace
HELPHURTD. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? Increased outsourcing of jobs to other countries
HELPHURTE. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? Automation of jobs through new technology in the workplace
HELPHURTF. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? More foreign-made products being sold in the U.S.
HELPHURTG. Thinking about your work life, has each of the following done more to (help) or (hurt) your job or career, or hasn't it made much of a difference for your job or career? More U.S.-made products being sold in other countries
TRANSGEND1. Which statement comes closer to your views, even if neither is exactly right?
COMPUTERUSE. How often do you use a computer?
DESKTP. Do you or does anyone in this household use a desktop computer? A desktop is a personal computer that is too large or heavy to be frequently moved from place to place.
DESKTPW_A. You (Who is it that uses a desktop computer?)
DESKTPW_B. Spouse or partner (Who is it that uses a desktop computer?)
DESKTPW_C. Child (Who is it that uses a desktop computer?)
DESKTPW_D. Someone else (Who is it that uses a desktop computer?)
No item in set selected for DESKTPW (A-D)
LAPTOP. What about a laptop or notebook? Do you or does anyone in this household use a laptop or notebook computer?
LAPTOPW_A. You (Who is it that uses a laptop or notebook computer?)
LAPTOPW_B. Spouse or partner (Who is it that uses a laptop or notebook computer?)
LAPTOPW_C. Child (Who is it that uses a laptop or notebook computer?)
LAPTOPW_D. Someone else (Who is it that uses a laptop or notebook computer?)
No item in set selected for LAPTOPW (A-D)
TABLET_CPS. What about a tablet or e-book reader? Do you or does anyone in this household use a tablet or e-book reader?
TABLET_M2W. Not including the tablet we provided you to take your surveys, do you or does anyone in your household use an e-book reader, such as a Kindle, Nook, or Kobo?
TABLETW_A. You (Who is it that uses a tablet or e-book reader?)
TABLETW_B. Spouse or partner (Who is it that uses a tablet or e-book reader?)
TABLETW_C. Child (Who is it that uses a tablet or e-book reader?)
TABLETW_D. Someone else (Who is it that uses a tablet or e-book reader?)
No item in set selected for TABLETW (A-D)
TEXTIM_CPS. Thinking about you personally...Do you use texting or instant messaging?
SEENMASC. On a different topic... How important is it to you, personally, to be seen by others as manly or masculine?
SEENFEM. On a different topic... How important is it to you, personally, to be seen by others as womanly or feminine?
MAN1A. In general, how much pressure, if any, do you think MEN face in our country these days to do each of the following? Be interested in sports
MAN1B. In general, how much pressure, if any, do you think MEN face in our country these days to do each of the following? Have many sexual partners
MAN1C. In general, how much pressure, if any, do you think MEN face in our country these days to do each of the following? Join in when other men are talking about women in a sexual way
MAN1D. In general, how much pressure, if any, do you think MEN face in our country these days to do each of the following? Be willing to throw a punch if provoked
MAN1E. In general, how much pressure, if any, do you think MEN face in our country these days to do each of the following? Be emotionally strong
ASK RANDOM HALF SAMPLE
MESUM1_A. Honor and duty are my core values (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_B. Compassion and helping others are my core values (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_C. Willing to work with people I disagree with (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_D. Blue collar (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_E. Focused on my professional life and career (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_F. Interested in visiting other countries (Which of these describes you well?)
MESUM1_G. None of these (Which of these describes you well?)
No item in set selected for MESUM1 (A-G)
MESUM1_FA. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Honor and duty are my core values
MESUM1_FB. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Compassion and helping others are my core values
MESUM1_FC. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Willing to work with people I disagree with
MESUM1_FD. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Blue collar
MESUM1_FE. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Focused on my professional life and career
MESUM1_FF. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Interested in visiting other countries
MESUM2_A. Environmentalist (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_B. Have traditional values (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_C. Supporter of the National Rifle Association (NRA) (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_D. Supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_E. Supporter of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_F. Consider myself a feminist (Which of these describes you well? )
MESUM2_G. None of these (Which of these describes you well? )
No item in set selected for MESUM2 (A-G)
MESUM2_FA. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Environmentalist
MESUM2_FB. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Have traditional values
MESUM2_FC. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Supporter of the National Rifle Association (NRA)
MESUM2_FD. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement
MESUM2_FE. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Supporter of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people
MESUM2_FF. Do each of the following statements describe you well, or not? Consider myself a feminist
TRANSGEND2. Thinking about the people you know, including yourself, do you personally know anyone who is transgender, or not?
TRANSGEND3. Which of the following statements comes closer to your feelings?
TRAITSA. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Intelligent
TRAITSB. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Physically attractive
TRAITSC. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Nurturing
TRAITSD. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Assertive
TRAITSE. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Physically strong
TRAITSF. How well, if at all, do each of the following words or phrases describe you? Sensitive
BOYSF1A. When it comes to raising BOYS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging boys to be leaders
BOYSF1B. When it comes to raising BOYS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging boys to talk about their feelings when they are sad or upset
BOYSF1C. When it comes to raising BOYS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging boys to stand up for themselves
BOYSF1D. When it comes to raising BOYS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging boys to do well in school
GIRLSF2A. When it comes to raising GIRLS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging girls to be leaders
GIRLSF2B. When it comes to raising GIRLS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging girls to talk about their feelings when they are sad or upset
GIRLSF2C. When it comes to raising GIRLS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging girls to stand up for themselves
GIRLSF2D. When it comes to raising GIRLS, would you say there is (too much emphasis) or (too little emphasis) on each of the following these days, or is it about right? Encouraging girls to do well in school
SPOUSESEX. Thinking about your spouse or partner... Is your spouse or partner of the opposite sex as you or the same sex as you?
HOOD_NHISA. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your neighborhood? There are people I can count on in this neighborhood
HOOD_NHISB. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your neighborhood? People in this neighborhood can be trusted
HOOD_NHISC. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your neighborhood? This is a close-knit neighborhood
PVOTE12MOD. In any election, some people are not able to vote because they are sick or busy or have some other reason, and others do not want to vote. Did you vote in the 2012 Presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney?
LOCALELECT. The next question is about LOCAL elections, such as for mayor or a school board. Do you...
PARTICIPATEA. Have you participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since September 2016? A school group, neighborhood, or community association such as PTA or neighborhood watch group
PARTICIPATEB. Have you participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since September 2016? A service or civic organization such as American Legion or Lions Club
PARTICIPATEC. Have you participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since September 2016? A sports or recreation organization such as a soccer club or tennis club
S7. In the last 12 months, that is since September 2016, have you served on a committee or as an officer of any group or organization?
S12. In the last 12 months, how often did you eat dinner with any of the other members of your household?
S13. This next question is about friends and family you do not live with. During the last twelve months, how often did you see or hear from friends or family, whether in-person or not?
TALK_CPS. In the last 12 months, how often did you talk with any of your neighbors?
FAVORS_CPS. In the last 12 months, how often did you and your neighbors do favors for each other?
WORRYRET. How worried are you right now about not having enough money for retirement?
WORRYBILL. How worried are you right now about not having enough to pay your normal monthly bills?
PARTY. In politics today, do you consider yourself a...
PARTYLN. As of today do you lean more to...
GOPDIRCT. Thinking about the future of the Republican Party, would you say that you are...
DEMDIRCT. Thinking about the future of the Democratic Party, would you say that you are...
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HISP. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican or Cuban? - Includes RACE backcodes
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BORN. Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian, or not?
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