GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
A. Next to health, money is the most important thing in life.

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
B. You sometimes can't help wondering whether anything is worthwhile 
any more.

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
C. To make money, there are no right and wrong ways any more, only 
easy and hard ways.

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
D. Nowadays, a person has to live pretty much for today and let 
tomorrow take care of itself. Do you more or less agree with that, or 
more or less disagree?

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
E. In spite of what some people say, the lot (situation/condition) of 
the average man is getting worse, not better.

Now I'm going to read you several more statements. Some people agree 
with a statement, others disagree. As I read each one, tell me 
whether you more or less agree with it, or more or less disagree.
F. It's hardly fair to bring a child into the world with the way 
things look for the future.

Now I''m going to read you several more statements. [See REMARKS.] 
A. Most public officials (people in public office) are not really 
interested in the problems of the average man.

Now I''m going to read you several more statements. [See REMARKS.] 
B. These days a person doesn''t really know whom he can count on.

Now I''m going to read you several more statements. [See REMARKS.] 
C. Most people don''t really care what happens to the next fellow.

A. Thinking about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is 
that you will lose your job or be laid off--very likely, fairly 
likely, not too likely, or not at all likely?

B. About how easy would it be for you to find a job with another 
employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits you 
now have?  Would you say very easy, somewhat easy, or not easy at 
all?

On the whole, how satisfied are you with the work you do--would you 
say you are very satisfied, moderately satisfied, 
a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would 
like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would 
you stop working?

A. Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on 
this list you would most prefer in a job? 
B. Which comes next? 
C. Which is third most important? 
D. Which is fourth most important? 
A. High Income

A. Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on 
this list you would most prefer in a job? 
B. Which comes next? 
C. Which is third most important? 
D. Which is fourth most important? 
B. No danger of being fired

A. Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on 
this list you would most prefer in a job? 
B. Which comes next? 
C. Which is third most important? 
D. Which is fourth most important? 
C. Workings hours are short, lots of free time

A. Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on 
this list you would most prefer in a job? 
B. Which comes next? 
C. Which is third most important? 
D. Which is fourth most important? 
D. Chances for advancement

A. Would you please look at this card and tell me which one thing on 
this list you would most prefer in a job? 
B. Which comes next? 
C. Which is third most important? 
D. Which is fourth most important? 
E. Work important and gives a feeling of accomplishment

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
SHUFFLE THE PINK CARDS BEFORE HANDING TO RESPONDENT.

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
SHUFFLE THE PINK CARDS BEFORE HANDING TO RESPONDENT.
B. High Income

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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C. Good opportunities for advancement

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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D. An occupation that is recognized and respected

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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E. An occupation that leaves one a lot of leisure time

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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F. An interesting job

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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G. A job that allows one to work independently

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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H. Responsible job tasks

On these cards there are various aspects of jobs. How important Do 
you personally consider these job characteristics? Using the scale 
from one to seven for your answers again, tell me for each card its 
letter and the number you've decided on.
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I. A lot of contact with other people