GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ 
A-E) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely? (IN PART E, READ ONLY THE PHRASE FOLLOWING THE LETTER OF THE 
VIGNETTE) 
E. REFER TO VIGNETTE ID, CHECK BELOW AND READ ONLY 1 PHRASE OF THE 
FOLLOWING: 
Vignette A: alcohol dependence 
Vignette B: a major depression 
Vignette C: schizophrenia 
Vignette D: a drug problem 
Vignette E: GO TO DECTREAT

In your opinion, how able is NAME to make his/her own decisions about 
the treatment s/he should receive -- very able, somewhat able, not 
very able or not able at all?

In your opinion, how able is NAME to make his/her own decisions about 
managing his/her own money -- very able, somewhat able, not very able 
or not able at all?

In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation will improve 
on its own -- very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or not 
likely at all?

In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation will improve 
with treatment -- very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or 
not likely at all?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
A. To move next door to NAME?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
B. To spend an evening socializing with NAME?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
C. To make friends with NAME?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
D. To have NAME start working closely with you on a job?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
E. To have a group home for people like NAME opened in your 
neighborhood?

How willing would you be (READ A-F) -- definitely willing, probably 
willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling? 
F. To have NAME marry into your family?

In your opinion, how likely is it NAME would do something violent 
toward other people? Is it:

In your opinion, how likely is it NAME would do something violent 
toward him/herself? Is it:

Should NAME do any of the following: 
A. Talk things over with family and friends

Should NAME do any of the following: 
B. Talk to a minister, priest, rabbi or other religious leader

Should NAME do any of the following: 
C. Go to a general medical doctor for help

Should NAME do any of the following: 
D. Go to a psychiatrist for help

Should NAME do any of the following: 
E. Go to a therapist, or counselor, like a psychologist, social 
worker, or other mental health professional for help

Should NAME do any of the following: 
F. Go to a spiritual or a natural healer for help

Should NAME do any of the following: 
G. Join a self-help group where people with similar problems help 
each other

Should NAME do any of the following: 
H. Take non-prescription medication, like over the counter sleeping 
pills.

Should NAME do any of the following: 
I. Take prescription medication.

Should NAME do any of the following: 
J. Check into a mental hospital.