GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Within the past month, think about the last time you felt really 
angry, irritated or annoyed. Could you describe in a couple of 
sentences what made you feel that way -- what the situation was? 
(INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT CANNOT RECOVER AN EVENT, PROBE WITH "You 
haven't felt irritated or annoyed in the past month?") 
A. Involved work

Within the past month, think about the last time you felt really 
angry, irritated or annoyed. Could you describe in a couple of 
sentences what made you feel that way -- what the situation was? 
(INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT CANNOT RECOVER AN EVENT, PROBE WITH "You 
haven't felt irritated or annoyed in the past month?") 
B. Involved Family

Within the past month, think about the last time you felt really 
angry, irritated or annoyed. Could you describe in a couple of 
sentences what made you feel that way -- what the situation was? 
(INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT CANNOT RECOVER AN EVENT, PROBE WITH "You 
haven't felt irritated or annoyed in the past month?") 
C. Involved Government, Government officials

Within the past month, think about the last time you felt really 
angry, irritated or annoyed. Could you describe in a couple of 
sentences what made you feel that way -- what the situation was? 
(INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT CANNOT RECOVER AN EVENT, PROBE WITH "You 
haven't felt irritated or annoyed in the past month?")
D. Reasons why people get angry:

Not enough information to code, not clear enough, not related to 
above dimensions 
E. (CODE WITHOUT ASKING) WAS AN EVENT RECALLED?

How long ago did this event happen? (ALLOW OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE; IF A 
RANGE IS GIVEN, PROBE FOR SPECIFIC NUMBER)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
A. My husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, or partner

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
B. Son

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
C. Daughter

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
D. Mother

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
E. Father

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. nF. Sister

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
G. Brother

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
H. Another family member

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
I. A friend

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
J. An acquaintance

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
K. A neighbor

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
L. My boss

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
M. A co-worker

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
N. A subordinate at work; someone who works under you

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
O. A customer or client

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
P. Someone else at work

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
Q. Government employee or agency (policemen, etc.)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
R. Someone who was supposed to provide a service to you (a clerk, 
etc.)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
S. A public figure (politician, actor, newsmaker)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
T. Stranger (include crowds)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
U. Self

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
V. Not angry at anyone (not angry at a person, but an object, 
circumstances, etc.)

Who were you angry, irritated or annoyed at? (IF RESPONDENT GIVES A 
NAME, PROBE WITH "and who is name... what relationship is he/she to 
you?" IF UNSURE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP AFTER RESPONDENT'S DESCRIPTION, 
READ THE FIELD CODE THAT YOU THINK IS CLOSEST -- e.g., "so that's a 
co-worker?") CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. 
W. Other (SPECIFY)