GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile

solfratfraternal group tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
A. Fraternal groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
83.1	128	1	yes
16.9	26	2	no
	68,666	.i	iap
	26	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solservservice group tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
B. Service clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
89.6	138	1	yes
10.4	16	2	no
	68,664	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solvetveteran group tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
C. Veteran''s groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
77.1	74	1	yes
22.9	22	2	no
	2	.d	don't know
	68,720	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solpolitpolitical club tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
D. Political clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
88.4	61	1	yes
11.6	8	2	no
	68,751	.i	iap
	26	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solunionlabor union tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
E. Labor unions

Percent	N	Value	Label
65.8	146	1	yes
34.2	76	2	no
	8	.d	don't know
	68,577	.i	iap
	39	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solsportsports club tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
F. Sports groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
35.5	113	1	yes
64.5	205	2	no
	68,500	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solyouthyouth group tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
G. Youth groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
79.2	114	1	yes
20.8	30	2	no
	68,672	.i	iap
	30	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solschlschool service tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
H. School service groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
83.3	174	1	yes
16.7	35	2	no
	1	.d	don't know
	68,605	.i	iap
	31	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solhobbyhobby club tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
I. Hobby or garden clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
34.5	48	1	yes
65.5	91	2	no
	68,677	.i	iap
	30	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solgreekfraternity tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
J. School fraternities or sororities

Percent	N	Value	Label
68.7	57	1	yes
31.3	26	2	no
	68,736	.i	iap
	27	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solnatnationality grp tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
K. Nationality groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
73.2	30	1	yes
26.8	11	2	no
	68,778	.i	iap
	27	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solfarmfarm org tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
L. Farm organization

Percent	N	Value	Label
86.0	43	1	yes
14.0	7	2	no
	1	.d	don't know
	68,770	.i	iap
	25	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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sollitlit or art grp tries to solve problems

Text of this Question or Item

Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
M. Literal, art, discussion or study groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
53.8	63	1	yes
46.2	54	2	no
	1	.d	don't know
	68,701	.i	iap
	27	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solprofprof society tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
N. Professional or academic societies

Percent	N	Value	Label
70.5	165	1	yes
29.5	69	2	no
	1	.d	don't know
	68,580	.i	iap
	31	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solchurhchurch group tries to solve problems

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Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
O. Church-affiliated groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
85.8	455	1	yes
14.2	75	2	no
	2	.d	don't know
	68,254	.i	iap
	60	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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solotherany other group tries to solve problems

Text of this Question or Item

Do (EACH "YES" IN  MEMFRAT-MEMNUM) to which you belong do anything to 
try to solve individual or community problems? 
P. Any other group

Percent	N	Value	Label
64.7	123	1	yes
35.3	67	2	no
	68,608	.i	iap
	48	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actfratr active in fraternal group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
A. Fraternal groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
80.3	122	1	yes
19.7	30	2	no
	68,666	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actservr active in service group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
B. Service clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
83.7	128	1	yes
16.3	25	2	no
	68,664	.i	iap
	29	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actvetr active in veteran group

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Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
C. Veteran''s groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
53.1	52	1	yes
46.9	46	2	no
	68,720	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actpolitr active in political club

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
D. Political clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
87.9	58	1	yes
12.1	8	2	no
	68,751	.i	iap
	29	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actunionr active in labor union

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
E. Labor union

Percent	N	Value	Label
47.1	106	1	yes
52.9	119	2	no
	68,577	.i	iap
	44	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actsportr active in sports club

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
F. Sports groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
65.5	203	1	yes
34.5	107	2	no
	68,500	.i	iap
	36	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actyouthr active in youth group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
G. Youth groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
87.7	128	1	yes
12.3	18	2	no
	68,672	.i	iap
	28	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actschlr active in school service

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
H. School service groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
75.2	158	1	yes
24.8	52	2	no
	68,605	.i	iap
	31	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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acthobbyr active in hobby club

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
I. Hobby or garden clubs

Percent	N	Value	Label
62.5	85	1	yes
37.5	51	2	no
	68,677	.i	iap
	33	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actgreekr active in school fraternity

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
J. School fraternities or sororities

Percent	N	Value	Label
81.5	66	1	yes
18.5	15	2	no
	68,736	.i	iap
	29	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actnatr active in nationality group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
K. Nationality groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
71.4	30	1	yes
28.6	12	2	no
	68,778	.i	iap
	26	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actfarmr active in farm organization

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
L. Farm organizations

Percent	N	Value	Label
63.5	33	1	yes
36.5	19	2	no
	68,770	.i	iap
	24	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actlitr active in literary or art group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
M. Literal, art, discussion or study groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
61.3	73	1	yes
38.7	46	2	no
	68,701	.i	iap
	26	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actprofr active in professional society

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
N. Professional or academic societies

Percent	N	Value	Label
68.7	160	1	yes
31.3	73	2	no
	68,580	.i	iap
	33	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actchurhr active in church group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
O. Church-affiliated groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
83.3	435	1	yes
16.7	87	2	no
	68,254	.i	iap
	70	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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actotherr active in any other group

Text of this Question or Item

Have you ever done any active work for (EACH "YES" IN 
MEMFRAT-MEMOTHER)?  I mean been a leader, helped organize meetings, 
been an officer, or given time or money? 
P. Any other groups

Percent	N	Value	Label
67.6	127	1	yes
32.4	61	2	no
	68,608	.i	iap
	50	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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churhgrpis church group church itself

Text of this Question or Item

You said you were a member of a church affiliated group. Is that 
group or organization the church (synagogue) itself, or some other 
group related to the church?

Percent	N	Value	Label
54.5	309	1	church
31.9	181	2	related group
13.6	77	3	both
	68,254	.i	iap
	25	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mostactwhich group is r most active in

Text of this Question or Item

Which one of these groups or organizations (READ GROUP FROM MEMFRAT 
THAT R REPLIED "YES" TO) are you most active in?  CODE ONLY ONE.

Percent	N	Value	Label
5.7	40	1	fraternal groups
4.6	32	2	service clubs
3.0	21	3	veterans groups
1.3	9	4	political clubs
3.6	25	5	labor unions
15.4	107	6	sports groups
4.3	30	7	youth groups
6.9	48	8	school service groups
4.4	31	9	hobby or garden clubs
1.3	9	10	school fraternities or sororities
1.0	7	11	nationality groups
1.7	12	12	farm organizations
2.6	18	13	literary art discussion or study grps
6.6	46	14	professional or academic societies
32.1	224	15	church-affiliated groups
5.5	38	16	other groups
	68,110	.i	iap
	39	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Groups Solving Problems

Active in Groups