1972-1994 General Social Survey Cumulative File
sppregnt SPENDING FOR PRENATAL CARE
Here are some other areas of government spending.
Please indicate whether you would like to see more or
less government spending in each area. Remember that
if you say "much more," it might require a tax
increase to pay for it. A. Prenatal care for pregnant
mothers who can't afford it.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
11.0 126 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
34.9 400 2 SPEND MORE
44.5 510 3 SPEND SAME
7.3 84 4 SPEND LESS
2.2 25 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
53 8 CANT CHOOSE
19 9 NA
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Input location: 1/3023
sphlthkd SPENDING FOR HEALTH CARE
B. Health care for children whose families don't have
insurance.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
19.4 224 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
49.6 573 2 SPEND MORE
27.5 318 3 SPEND SAME
2.3 27 4 SPEND LESS
1.2 14 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
43 8 CANT CHOOSE
18 9 NA
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Input location: 1/3024
spheadst SPENDING FOR HEAD START
C. Preschool programs like Head Start for poor
children.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
18.7 216 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
44.6 514 2 SPEND MORE
31.4 362 3 SPEND SAME
3.6 41 4 SPEND LESS
1.7 20 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
39 8 CANT CHOOSE
25 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Input location: 1/3025
sppoorkd SPENDING FOR CHILDCARE FOR POOR
D. Child care for poor children.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
16.5 190 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
44.8 517 2 SPEND MORE
33.1 382 3 SPEND SAME
4.7 54 4 SPEND LESS
1.0 12 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
42 8 CANT CHOOSE
20 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Input location: 1/3026
spwrkpar SPENDING FOR CHILDCARE FOR WRKERS
E. child care for all children with working parents.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
10.8 124 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
26.2 301 2 SPEND MORE
39.2 451 3 SPEND SAME
16.3 188 4 SPEND LESS
7.5 86 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
47 8 CANT CHOOSE
20 9 NA
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Input location: 1/3027
sphomekd SPENDING FOR HOUSING
F. Housing for poor families with children.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
14.1 163 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
39.0 451 2 SPEND MORE
39.8 460 3 SPEND SAME
5.2 60 4 SPEND LESS
2.0 23 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
39 8 CANT CHOOSE
21 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Input location: 1/3028
spdsabkd SPENDING FOR DISABLED KIDS
G. Services for disabled and chronically ill children.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
25.2 293 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
49.2 573 2 SPEND MORE
23.5 274 3 SPEND SAME
1.5 18 4 SPEND LESS
0.6 7 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
32 8 CANT CHOOSE
20 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Input location: 1/3029
spdrugs SPENDING FOR DRUG TREATMENT
H. Drug abuse prevention and treatment for children
and youth.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
26.9 312 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
45.6 529 2 SPEND MORE
23.4 272 3 SPEND SAME
2.6 30 4 SPEND LESS
1.5 17 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
33 8 CANT CHOOSE
24 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
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Input location: 1/3030
spfoodkd SPENDING FOR FOOD, ETC.
I. Nutrition programs for poor children and families,
such as food stamps and school lunches.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
20.5 238 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
36.4 423 2 SPEND MORE
36.4 423 3 SPEND SAME
4.6 54 4 SPEND LESS
2.1 24 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
34 8 CANT CHOOSE
21 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
Decimals: 0 Max: 5
Input location: 1/3031
sppill SPENDING FOR BIRTH CONTROL
J. Contraceptive services for teenagers.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
16.1 179 1 SPEND MUCH MORE
25.0 278 2 SPEND MORE
33.8 377 3 SPEND SAME
11.0 123 4 SPEND LESS
14.1 157 5 SPEND MUCH LESS
75 8 CANT CHOOSE
28 9 NA
31163 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
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Input location: 1/3032
prob1 FIRST PROBLEM METIONED
What are the most important problems that you and
members of your household have had during the last 12
months? A. First problem mentioned.
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,999
Decimals: 0 Max: 996
Input location: 1/3033-3035
prob2 SECOND PROBLEM MENTIONED
B. Second problem mentioned.
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,999
Decimals: 0 Max: 995
Input location: 1/3036-3038
prob3 THIRD PROBLEM METIONED
C. Third problem mentioned.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
19.4 7 1
5.6 2 2
2.8 1 20
2.8 1 21
2.8 1 22
5.6 2 26
11.1 4 30
2.8 1 43
2.8 1 55
5.6 2 72
5.6 2 73
2.8 1 84
2.8 1 101
5.6 2 103
2.8 1 150
5.6 2 175
2.8 1 202
5.6 2 210
2.8 1 211
2.8 1 240
32344 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,999
Decimals: 0 Max: 240
Input location: 1/3039-3041
prob4 FOURTH PROBLEM METIONED
D. Fourth problem mentioned.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
9.1 1 1
9.1 1 2
9.1 1 16
9.1 1 20
9.1 1 30
9.1 1 70
9.1 1 73
9.1 1 166
9.1 1 172
9.1 1 175
9.1 1 201
32369 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,999
Decimals: 0 Max: 201
Input location: 1/3042-3044
hlth1 ILL ENOUGH TO GO TO A DOCTOR
PCT N VALUE LABEL
55.2 559 1 YES
44.8 454 2 NO
4 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3045
hlth2 COUNSELLNG FOR MENTAL PROBLEMS
PCT N VALUE LABEL
5.7 58 1 YES
94.3 955 2 NO
4 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3046
hlth3 INFERTILITY, UNABLE TO HAVE A BABY
PCT N VALUE LABEL
3.5 35 1 YES
96.5 975 2 NO
7 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3047
hlth4 DRINKING PROBLEM
PCT N VALUE LABEL
1.7 17 1 YES
98.3 995 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3048
hlth5 ILLEGAL DRUGS (MARIJUANA, COCAINE)
PCT N VALUE LABEL
3.0 30 1 YES
97.0 982 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3049
hlth6 (HUSBAND,WIFE)PARTNER IN HOSPITAL
PCT N VALUE LABEL
7.3 73 1 YES
92.7 927 2 NO
2 8 DK
15 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3050
hlth7 A CHILD IN HOSPITAL
PCT N VALUE LABEL
7.8 78 1 YES
92.2 927 2 NO
12 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3051
hlth8 CHILD ON DRUGS, DRINKING PROBLEM
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.8 28 1 YES
97.2 978 2 NO
11 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3052
hlth9 A DEATH OF A CLOSE FRIEND
PCT N VALUE LABEL
22.7 230 1 YES
77.3 782 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3053
work1 UNEMPLOYED AND LOOKING FOR WORK A MONTH
B. Second, what about work-related matters? Did any of
the following happen to you since February/March,
1990? 1. Fired or permanently laid-off.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
6.1 59 1 YES
93.9 914 2 NO
44 9 NA
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3055
work2 BEING DEMOTED OR MOVE TO WORSE POSITION
2. Demoted or switched to a less favorable position.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.7 26 1 YES
97.3 946 2 NO
45 9 NA
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3056
work3 A CUT IN PAY OR REDUCED HOURS
3. A cut in pay (including reduced hours).
PCT N VALUE LABEL
6.3 61 1 YES
93.7 911 2 NO
45 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3057
work4 BEING PASSED OVER FOR PROMOTION
4. Passed over for promotion.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
3.9 38 1 YES
96.1 933 2 NO
46 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3058
work5 HAVING TROUBLE WITH ONE'S BOSS
5. Serious trouble with your boss.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
4.3 42 1 YES
95.7 929 2 NO
46 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3059
work6 OWN BUSINESS LOSING MONEY OR FAILING
6. Your own business (farm or professional office)
lost money or failed.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.1 20 1 YES
97.9 951 2 NO
46 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3060
work7 A HUSBAND,WIFE,PARTNER BEING FIRED
7. Your (husband/wife)/partner was fired or
permanently laid-off.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.6 25 1 YES
97.4 943 2 NO
1 8 DK
48 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3061
work8 A HUSBAND,WIFE,PARTNER CUT IN PAY
8. Your (husband/wife)/partner had a cut in pay
(including reduced hours).
PCT N VALUE LABEL
5.4 52 1 YES
94.6 914 2 NO
2 8 DK
49 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3062
work9 ONES'S SPOUSE BEING UNEMPLOYED
9. Your (husband/wife)/partner was unemployed and
looking for work for a month or more.
PCT N VALUE LABEL
5.7 55 1 YES
94.3 911 2 NO
2 8 DK
49 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Input location: 1/3063
finan1 GOING BANKRUPT
PCT N VALUE LABEL
1.3 13 1 YES
98.7 1001 2 NO
3 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3064
finan2 HAVING A CAR ETC. REPOSSESSED
PCT N VALUE LABEL
1.3 13 1 YES
98.7 1001 2 NO
3 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3065
finan3 PAWNING VALUABLES TO MAKE ENDS MEET
PCT N VALUE LABEL
4.3 44 1 YES
95.7 970 2 NO
3 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3066
finan4 BEING PRESSURED TO PAY BILLS
PCT N VALUE LABEL
13.2 134 1 YES
86.8 880 2 NO
3 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3067
finan5 MAJOR WORSENING FINANCIAL CONDITION
PCT N VALUE LABEL
14.8 150 1 YES
85.2 864 2 NO
3 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3068
hrdshp1 FALL BEHIND IN PAYING RENT, MORTGAGE
PCT N VALUE LABEL
8.9 90 1 YES
91.1 922 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3069
hrdshp2 EVICTION FROM ONE'S APARTMENT,HOUSE
PCT N VALUE LABEL
0.9 9 1 YES
99.1 1003 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3070
hrdshp3 HAVING THE UTILITIES SHUT-OFF
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.9 29 1 YES
97.1 984 2 NO
4 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3071
hrdshp4 BEING UNABLE TO PURCHASE NEEDED FOOD
PCT N VALUE LABEL
4.3 43 1 YES
95.7 968 2 NO
6 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3072
hrdshp5 UNABLE TO AFFORD NEEDED MEDICAL CARE
PCT N VALUE LABEL
7.1 72 1 YES
92.9 939 2 NO
6 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3073
hrdshp6 LACKING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
PCT N VALUE LABEL
12.1 122 1 YES
87.9 888 2 NO
7 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3074
hrdshp7 HOMELESS
PCT N VALUE LABEL
2.6 26 1 YES
97.4 986 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3075
famper1 HAVING SERIOUS TROUBLE WITH SPOUSE
PCT N VALUE LABEL
7.6 76 1 YES
92.4 928 2 NO
13 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3076
famper2 SEPARATING FROM SPOUSE OR PARTENER
PCT N VALUE LABEL
5.6 56 1 YES
94.4 947 2 NO
14 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3077
famper3 BREAKING UP WITH FIANCE(E)
PCT N VALUE LABEL
5.1 52 1 YES
94.9 958 2 NO
7 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3078
famper4 HAVING SERIOUS TROUBLE WITH A CHILD
PCT N VALUE LABEL
4.9 49 1 YES
95.1 958 2 NO
10 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3079
famper5 HAVING SERIOUS TROUBLE WITH FRIEND
PCT N VALUE LABEL
4.8 49 1 YES
95.2 963 2 NO
5 9 NA
31363 . (No Data)
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Type: numeric Min: 1 MD Codes: 0,9
Decimals: 0 Max: 2
Input location: 1/3080
1972-1994 General Social Survey Cumulative File