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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Leisure and Recreational Activities

attsprtsattended sports event in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
A. Attend an amateur or professional sports event.
Percent N Value Label
53.6 855 1 yes
46.4 739 2 no


2 .d don't know


67,240 .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
visitartvisited art museum or gallery in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
B. Visit an art museum or gallery.
Percent N Value Label
38.0 2,191 1 yes
62.0 3,575 2 no


16 .d don't know


63,030 .i iap


34 .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
makeartmade art or craft object in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
C. Make art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or 
paintings.
Percent N Value Label
40.0 1,753 1 yes
60.0 2,633 2 no


9 .d don't know


64,423 .i iap


28 .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
autoraceattended auto race in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
D. Go to an auto, stock car, or motorcycle race.
Percent N Value Label
15.4 245 1 yes
84.6 1,348 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
campingwent camping in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
E. Go camping, hiking, or canoeing.
Percent N Value Label
41.7 664 1 yes
58.3 929 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
gardengrew vegetables or flower's in garden in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
F. Grow vegetables, flowers, or shrubs in a garden.
Percent N Value Label
60.5 965 1 yes
39.5 629 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
danceattended dance perf in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
G. Go to a live ballet or dance performance, not including school 
performances.
Percent N Value Label
20.7 908 1 yes
79.3 3,476 2 no


10 .d don't know


64,423 .i iap


29 .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
gomusicattended classical or opera in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
H. Go to a classical music or opera performance, not including school 
performances.
Percent N Value Label
17.0 980 1 yes
83.0 4,785 2 no


16 .d don't know


63,030 .i iap


35 .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
huntfishwent hunting or fishing in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
I. Go hunting or fishing.
Percent N Value Label
35.2 560 1 yes
64.8 1,031 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
performperformed music, dance, theater in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
J. Take part in a music, dance, or theatrical performance.
Percent N Value Label
10.2 447 1 yes
89.8 3,933 2 no


9 .d don't know


64,423 .i iap


34 .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
dosportsplayed sports in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
K. Participate in any sports activity such as softball, basketball, 
swimming, golf, bowling, skiing, or tennis.
Percent N Value Label
56.5 901 1 yes
43.5 693 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
seemoviewent to a movie in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
L. Go out to see a movie in a theater.
Percent N Value Label
69.8 3,059 1 yes
30.2 1,326 2 no


9 .d don't know


64,423 .i iap


29 .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
usevcrused vcr in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
M. Record a TV program so you could watch it later.
Percent N Value Label
59.7 951 1 yes
40.3 643 2 no


1 .d don't know


67,240 .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
plymusicplayed a musical instrument in lst yr
Text of this Question or Item 
Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities 
that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can 
you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve 
months? 
N. Play a musical instrument like a piano, guitar, or violin.
Percent N Value Label
22.7 995 1 yes
77.3 3,385 2 no


9 .d don't know


64,423 .i iap


34 .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

Television Viewing Patterns

tvshowshow often r watches tv drama or sitcoms
Text of this Question or Item 
I'll now ask about some different kinds of television shows. Would 
you tell me how often you watch prime-time drama or situation comedy 
programs?  Would you say every day, several times a week, several 
times a month, rarely, or never? 
A. Prime-time drama or situation comedy programs.
Percent N Value Label
21.1 336 1 daily
36.8 587 2 sevrl days in week
17.2 275 3 sevrl days in month
18.6 296 4 rarely
6.3 101 5 never


3 .d don't know


67,240 .i iap


8 .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
tvnewshow often r watches tv news
Text of this Question or Item 
I'll now ask about some different kinds of television shows. Would 
you tell me how often you watch prime-time drama or situation comedy 
programs?  Would you say every day, several times a week, several 
times a month, rarely, or never? 
B. World or national news programs.
Percent N Value Label
64.1 1,024 1 daily
21.5 344 2 sevrl days in week
6.3 100 3 sevrl days in month
5.6 89 4 rarely
2.5 40 5 never


1 .d don't know


67,240 .i iap


8 .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
tvpbshow often r watches public tv shows
Text of this Question or Item 
I'll now ask about some different kinds of television shows. Would 
you tell me how often you watch prime-time drama or situation comedy 
programs?  Would you say every day, several times a week, several 
times a month, rarely, or never? 
C. Programs shown on public television.
Percent N Value Label
18.7 298 1 daily
30.0 477 2 sevrl days in week
22.1 351 3 sevrl days in month
19.3 307 4 rarely
9.9 158 5 never


7 .d don't know


67,240 .i iap


8 .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
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