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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Financial Problems
finan1going bankrupt
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. C. Did any of the following financial matters happen to you during the last year 1. Went bankrupt (declared personal bankruptcy).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 30 | 1 | yes | |
| 98.7 | 2,316 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .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 |
finan2having a car etc. repossessed
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. C. Did any of the following financial matters happen to you during the last year 2. Car, household appliances, or furniture repossessed.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 28 | 1 | yes | |
| 98.8 | 2,319 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 10 | .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 |
finan3pawning valuables to make ends meet
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. C. Did any of the following financial matters happen to you during the last year 3. Pawned or sold-off valuables to make ends meet.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 119 | 1 | yes | |
| 94.9 | 2,226 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |
finan4being pressured to pay bills
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. C. Did any of the following financial matters happen to you during the last year 4. Pressured to pay bills by stores, creditors, or bill collectors.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.2 | 357 | 1 | yes | |
| 84.8 | 1,987 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |
finan5major worsening financial condition
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. C. Did any of the following financial matters happen to you during the last year 5. Major worsening of your financial condition.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 351 | 1 | yes | |
| 85.0 | 1,993 | 2 | no | |
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .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 |
Personal Hardships
hrdshp1fall behind in paying rent, mortgage
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 1. Fell behind in paying your rent or mortgage.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | 194 | 1 | yes | |
| 91.7 | 2,150 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
hrdshp2eviction from one's apartment, house
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 2. Evicted from your apartment/house.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 24 | 1 | yes | |
| 99.0 | 2,320 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
hrdshp3having the utilities shut-off
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 3. Had your utilities (water, heat, or electricity) shut off.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 85 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.4 | 2,260 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |
hrdshp4being unable to purchase needed food
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 4. Unable to purchase needed food.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 117 | 1 | yes | |
| 95.0 | 2,226 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
hrdshp5unable to afford needed medical care
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 5. Unable to afford needed medical care.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 | 233 | 1 | yes | |
| 90.1 | 2,110 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
hrdshp6lacking health insurance coverage
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 6. Lacked health insurance coverage (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, an HMO, etc.).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.7 | 368 | 1 | yes | |
| 84.3 | 1,974 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .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 |
hrdshp7homeless
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. D. Now I am going to ask about specific hardships. Did any of the following occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)? 7. Had to temporarily live with others or in a shelter or "on the street."
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 81 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.5 | 2,263 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
Family Relationship Problems
famper1having serious trouble with spouse
Text of this Question or Item
Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 1. Have serious trouble with your husband/wife/partner.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | 194 | 1 | yes | |
| 91.7 | 2,139 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .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 |
famper2separating from spouse or partner
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 2. Separate from your husband/wife/partner.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | 170 | 1 | yes | |
| 92.7 | 2,160 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,489 | .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 |
famper3breaking up with fianc?e)
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 3. Break up with a steady boyfriend/girlfriend or fiance(e).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 176 | 1 | yes | |
| 92.5 | 2,165 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .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 |
famper4having serious trouble with a child
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 4. Have serious trouble with a child.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | 135 | 1 | yes | |
| 94.2 | 2,200 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 22 | .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 |
famper5having serious trouble with friend
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 5. Have serious trouble with a close friend.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 133 | 1 | yes | |
| 94.3 | 2,211 | 2 | no | |
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
famper6divorced or separated
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Now, I'm going to ask you about various events and conditions that happen to people. I'm interested in those that happened to you during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003). As I ask you about the specific events, please think carefully, so I can record things accurately. E. What about family and personal relationships? During the last year, did you 6. Did you obtain a divorce or separation during the last 12 months, that is since (CURRENT MONTH) 2003?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 48 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.4 | 1,285 | 2 | no | |
| 67,506 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .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 |