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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Crime and Legal Problems
law1a robbery
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 1. A robbery (e.g. a mugging or stick-up).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 88 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.2 | 2,258 | 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 |
law2a personal assault
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 2. A personal assault (e.g. being beaten up, hit, or attacked with a weapon).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 59 | 1 | yes | |
| 97.5 | 2,287 | 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 |
law3your home burglarized
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 3. Your home burglarized or broken into.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 104 | 1 | yes | |
| 95.6 | 2,242 | 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 |
law4accused of crime
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 4. Accused of something for which a person might be sent to jail.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 35 | 1 | yes | |
| 98.5 | 2,311 | 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 |
law5arrested
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 5. Arrested.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 46 | 1 | yes | |
| 98.0 | 2,300 | 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 |
law6sued in civil case
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 6. Sued in a civil (non-criminal) case.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 31 | 1 | yes | |
| 98.7 | 2,315 | 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 |
law7your child arrested
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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. F. Next, did any of the following criminal or legal events occur to you since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003)... 7. Your child was arrested or got in trouble with the law.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 72 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.9 | 2,262 | 2 | no | |
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,489 | .i | iap | ||
| 21 | .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 |
Problems Where Live
live1your home destroyed in disaster
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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. G. What about things concerning where you live? During the last year, did any of the following happen? 1. Your home destroyed or heavily damaged due to fire, flood, or other disaster.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 52 | 1 | yes | |
| 97.8 | 2,295 | 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 |
live2your home in poor 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. G. What about things concerning where you live? During the last year, did any of the following happen? 2. Your home in poor condition (e.g. leaks, broken windows, insects, heating breakdowns, exposed wires, etc.)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 148 | 1 | yes | |
| 93.7 | 2,197 | 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 |
live3major home repair's
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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. G. What about things concerning where you live? During the last year, did any of the following happen? 3. Major home repairs (e.g. replaced furnace, new roof).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 352 | 1 | yes | |
| 85.0 | 1,994 | 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 |
live4serious problem with your landlord
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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. G. What about things concerning where you live? During the last year, did any of the following happen? 4. Serious trouble with a landlord or building manager.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 57 | 1 | yes | |
| 97.6 | 2,288 | 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 |
Other Problems
oth1being discriminated against
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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. H. And finally, since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003), did any of the following occur to you? 1. Discriminated against because of your race or nationality, sex, or for a similar reason.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 129 | 1 | yes | |
| 94.5 | 2,214 | 2 | no | |
| 3 | .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 |
oth2unable to get to school
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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. H. And finally, since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003), did any of the following occur to you? 2. Unable to get into school or training program.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 55 | 1 | yes | |
| 97.7 | 2,289 | 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 |
oth3child have trouble in school
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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. H. And finally, since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003), did any of the following occur to you? 3. Child had serious trouble in school (e.g. failing, dropping out, expelled, held back).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 83 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.4 | 2,251 | 2 | no | |
| 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 |
oth4need but unable to use public transport.
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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. H. And finally, since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003), did any of the following occur to you? 4. Needed, but unable to use, public transportation to get to work, shop, etc.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 83 | 1 | yes | |
| 96.5 | 2,259 | 2 | no | |
| 3 | .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 |
oth5do not have a car
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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. H. And finally, since (CURRENT MONTH), (1990/2003), did any of the following occur to you? 5. Did not have a car (one month or more).
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.9 | 256 | 1 | yes | |
| 89.1 | 2,090 | 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 |
extra1other problems
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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. I. Aside from the things we've already covered, what other important problems did you or members of your household have during the last 12 months? PROBE FOR TWO MENTIONS. RECORD FIRST TWO MENTIONS BELOW. 1. First mention.
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-996)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
extra2other problems
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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. I. Aside from the things we've already covered, what other important problems did you or members of your household have during the last 12 months? PROBE FOR TWO MENTIONS. RECORD FIRST TWO MENTIONS BELOW. 2. Second mention.
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-996)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |