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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
How Proud of America
prouddemhow proud the way democracy works
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? A. The way democracy works
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.2 | 1,333 | 1 | very proud | |
| 53.0 | 2,694 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 16.5 | 837 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 4.3 | 219 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 372 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudpolhow proud its political influence in the world
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? B. Its political influence in the world
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | 887 | 1 | very proud | |
| 52.5 | 2,656 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 23.5 | 1,187 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 6.5 | 327 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 392 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 37 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudecohow proud america's economic achievements
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? C. America''s economic achievements
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.9 | 1,490 | 1 | very proud | |
| 49.0 | 2,524 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 16.8 | 865 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 5.3 | 271 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 295 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 44 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudssshow proud its social security system
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? D. Its social security system
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 | 492 | 1 | very proud | |
| 38.8 | 1,415 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 35.2 | 1,284 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 12.6 | 458 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 176 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudscihow proud its scientific and tech achievements
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? E. Its scientific and technological achievements
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.9 | 1,891 | 1 | very proud | |
| 42.9 | 1,561 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 4.0 | 147 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 1.2 | 43 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 182 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 33 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudspthow proud its achievements in sports
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? F. Its achievements in sports
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.6 | 1,959 | 1 | very proud | |
| 48.0 | 2,374 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 8.5 | 421 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 3.8 | 190 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 495 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 41 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudarthow proud its achievements in the arts & lit.
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? G. Its achievements in the arts and literature
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.0 | 1,727 | 1 | very proud | |
| 54.7 | 2,698 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 8.3 | 407 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 2.0 | 100 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 510 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 40 | .n | no answer | ||
| 23 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudmilhow proud america's armed forces
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? H. America''s armed forces
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.4 | 2,344 | 1 | very proud | |
| 29.2 | 1,081 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 5.5 | 204 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 1.9 | 70 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 129 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudhishow proud its history
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? I. Its history
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 | 2,400 | 1 | very proud | |
| 38.0 | 1,974 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 10.7 | 555 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 5.0 | 260 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 265 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
proudgrphow proud its fair and equal treatment
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How proud are you of America in each of the following? J. Its fair and equal treatment of all groups in society
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.5 | 742 | 1 | very proud | |
| 43.2 | 1,562 | 2 | somewhat proud | |
| 27.0 | 978 | 3 | not very proud | |
| 9.3 | 336 | 4 | not proud at all | |
| 208 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Foreign Relations and Immigration
importsamerica should limit the import
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? A. America should limit the import of foreign products in order to protect its national economy
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | 1,222 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 39.0 | 2,726 | 2 | agree | |
| 25.1 | 1,757 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 15.7 | 1,095 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.8 | 196 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 327 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,621 | .i | iap | ||
| 182 | .n | no answer | ||
| 29 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
wrldgovtinternational bodies should enforce environment
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? B. For certain problems, like environmental pollution, international bodies should have the right to enforce solutions
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | 892 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 45.7 | 2,326 | 2 | agree | |
| 20.3 | 1,033 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 11.8 | 600 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.6 | 235 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 365 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,650 | .i | iap | ||
| 34 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
forlangamerican schools should teach foreign languages
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? C. American schools should make much more effort to teach foreign languages properly
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.9 | 236 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 45.6 | 600 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.3 | 347 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 9.0 | 119 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.1 | 15 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 29 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,479 | .i | iap | ||
| 21 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
amownwayamerica should follow its own interests
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? D. America should follow its own interests, even if this leads to conflicts with other nations
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.7 | 557 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 32.9 | 1,705 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.6 | 1,379 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 25.5 | 1,326 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.3 | 223 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 254 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,651 | .i | iap | ||
| 39 | .n | no answer | ||
| 21 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
forlandforeigner's should not be allowed to buy land
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? E. Foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in America
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6 | 609 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 19.8 | 1,035 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.6 | 1,234 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 35.0 | 1,834 | 4 | disagree | |
| 10.0 | 523 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 221 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,651 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
amtvtv should give preference to american films
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? F. American television should give preference to American films and programs
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 394 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 23.8 | 1,246 | 2 | agree | |
| 32.1 | 1,679 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 28.8 | 1,504 | 4 | disagree | |
| 7.7 | 403 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 226 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,652 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
amcultit is impossible to become fully american
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? A. It is impossible for people who do not share American customs and traditions to become fully American
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 286 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 24.6 | 905 | 2 | agree | |
| 19.8 | 729 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 38.6 | 1,420 | 4 | disagree | |
| 9.1 | 336 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 121 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 60 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mincultethnic minorities should be given gov assistance
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? B. Ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 109 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 15.8 | 579 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.9 | 838 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 40.9 | 1,494 | 4 | disagree | |
| 17.4 | 637 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 132 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 68 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
meltpot1better to maintain distinct cultures
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Some people say that it is better for a country if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions. Others say that it is better if these groups adapt and blend into the larger society. Which of these views comes closer to your own?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 | 1,431 | 1 | better for society maintain distinct | |
| 55.3 | 1,769 | 2 | better if groups adapt and blend into | |
| 567 | .d | don't know | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 90 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
immcrimeimmigrants increase crime rates
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There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries living in America. (By "immigrants" we mean people who come to settle in America.) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A. Immigrants increase crime rates
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 577 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 18.3 | 1,497 | 2 | agree | |
| 30.0 | 2,454 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 32.8 | 2,678 | 4 | disagree | |
| 11.9 | 970 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 175 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,259 | .i | iap | ||
| 74 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
immamecoimmigrants good for america
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There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries living in America. (By "immigrants" we mean people who come to settle in America.) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B. Immigrants are generally good for America''s economy
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | 435 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 39.1 | 2,033 | 2 | agree | |
| 29.7 | 1,541 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 19.2 | 997 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.6 | 187 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 230 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,652 | .i | iap | ||
| 63 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
immjobsimmigrants take jobs away
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There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries living in America. (By "immigrants" we mean people who come to settle in America.) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? C. Immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in America
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 | 796 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 23.5 | 1,937 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.9 | 1,889 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 30.8 | 2,539 | 4 | disagree | |
| 13.2 | 1,090 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 108 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,259 | .i | iap | ||
| 71 | .n | no answer | ||
| 10 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
immideasimmigrants make america more open
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There are different opinions about immigrants from other countries living in America. (By "immigrants" we mean people who come to settle in America.) How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? D. Immigrants make America more open to new ideas and cultures
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.7 | 292 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 52.2 | 1,309 | 2 | agree | |
| 21.7 | 545 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 12.2 | 305 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.2 | 55 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 78 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,205 | .i | iap | ||
| 57 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
letin1number of immigrants to america nowadays should be
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Do you think the number of immigrants to America nowadays should be
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 199 | 1 | increased a lot | |
| 8.8 | 420 | 2 | increased a little | |
| 33.7 | 1,612 | 3 | remain the same as it is | |
| 26.5 | 1,270 | 4 | reduced a little | |
| 26.9 | 1,287 | 5 | reduced a lot | |
| 635 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,652 | .i | iap | ||
| 61 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
refugeesrefugees should be allowed to stay in america?
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How much do you agree or disagree that refugees who have suffered political repression in their own country should be allowed to stay in America?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | 133 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 35.7 | 433 | 2 | agree | |
| 28.3 | 343 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 17.6 | 213 | 4 | disagree | |
| 7.4 | 90 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 129 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,479 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
res161where spend childhood until age 16?
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Where did you spend most of your childhood until age 16?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.1 | 418 | 1 | in this community | |
| 31.8 | 427 | 2 | in a different community same state | |
| 31.0 | 416 | 3 | in a different state in america | |
| 6.0 | 81 | 4 | outside america | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,479 | .i | iap | ||
| 24 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
livecom1how long have you lived in the community?
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How long have you lived in the community where you live now?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-86)
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
abroadhow long have you lived in other countries?
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About how long altogether have you lived in other countries?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.7 | 1,014 | 1 | never lived in other countries | |
| 5.1 | 68 | 2 | less than 1 year in all | |
| 8.9 | 119 | 3 | 1 to 4 years in all | |
| 10.4 | 139 | 4 | 5 years or longer | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,479 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |