GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
A. Only a few people have the knowledge and ability to judge 
excellence in the arts.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
B. I trust the judgment of the teachers and professors who decide 
what high school and college students should be reading.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
C. High schools and colleges make students spend too much time 
reading "classics" that have little relevance in today's world

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
D. The greatest books are universal in their appeal:there is no 
"white literature," "black literature," or "Asian literature," there 
is only human literature.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
E. Modern painting is just slapped on: a child could do it.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
F. It is better for everyone if English is the only language used in 
the public schools.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
G. It is a shame when traditional American literature is ignored 
while other works are promoted because they are by women or by 
members of minority groups.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
H. Artistic excellence can be found in popular and folk culture just 
as much as in the fine arts.

I'm going to read several statements. After I read each one, please 
tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly 
disagree with it. For example, ... 
I. I would feel uncomfortable entertaining people I don't know well 
in my home.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
A. Creative.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
B. Cultured.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
C. Dynamic.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
D. Fun-loving.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
E. Honest.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
F. Intelligent.

I'm going to read seven qualities one might look for in a personal 
friend. All of the qualities may be desirable ones for a personal 
friend, but I'm interested in those that are most important to you. 
(HAND CARD CB TO RESPONDENT.) 
As I read each one, could you tell me whether it is extremely 
important, very important, fairly important
ot too important, or not at all important. 
G. Responsible.