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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
In What Order R Would Seek Help
ortlkfmin what order talk things over with family & friends
Text of this Question or Item
Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? A. Talk things over with family and friends.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.6 | 1,503 | 1 | ||
| 12.9 | 331 | 2 | ||
| 9.1 | 234 | 3 | ||
| 7.1 | 181 | 4 | ||
| 5.4 | 138 | 5 | ||
| 3.6 | 92 | 6 | ||
| 2.0 | 51 | 7 | ||
| 0.8 | 21 | 8 | ||
| 0.4 | 11 | 9 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,106 | .i | iap | ||
| 174 | .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 |
ortlkclrin what order talk to a minister, priest, rabbi etc
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? B. Talk to a minister, priest, rabbi or other religious leader.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 183 | 1 | ||
| 30.9 | 695 | 2 | ||
| 16.4 | 368 | 3 | ||
| 12.7 | 285 | 4 | ||
| 10.8 | 243 | 5 | ||
| 9.5 | 214 | 6 | ||
| 7.2 | 161 | 7 | ||
| 3.6 | 82 | 8 | ||
| 0.8 | 17 | 9 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,419 | .i | iap | ||
| 175 | .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 |
ormeddocin what order go to a general medical doctor
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? C. Go to a general medical doctor for help.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.6 | 435 | 1 | ||
| 27.7 | 584 | 2 | ||
| 24.6 | 520 | 3 | ||
| 11.4 | 241 | 4 | ||
| 7.4 | 157 | 5 | ||
| 5.1 | 107 | 6 | ||
| 2.1 | 45 | 7 | ||
| 0.9 | 20 | 8 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 9 | ||
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,583 | .i | iap | ||
| 147 | .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 |
ormntldcin what order go to a psychiatrist for help
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? D. Go to a psychiatrist for help.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | 167 | 1 | ||
| 13.9 | 271 | 2 | ||
| 20.1 | 392 | 3 | ||
| 22.2 | 433 | 4 | ||
| 16.3 | 319 | 5 | ||
| 11.3 | 221 | 6 | ||
| 5.5 | 108 | 7 | ||
| 1.8 | 36 | 8 | ||
| 0.3 | 6 | 9 | ||
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,729 | .i | iap | ||
| 160 | .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 |
ormntlotin what order go to a therapist, or counselor
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? E. Go to a therapist, or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, or other mental health professional for help.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 181 | 1 | ||
| 14.1 | 318 | 2 | ||
| 20.4 | 459 | 3 | ||
| 23.4 | 526 | 4 | ||
| 20.6 | 464 | 5 | ||
| 8.8 | 197 | 6 | ||
| 3.6 | 80 | 7 | ||
| 0.8 | 19 | 8 | ||
| 0.3 | 6 | 9 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,410 | .i | iap | ||
| 183 | .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 |
orhealerin what order go to a spiritual or a natural healer
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? F. Go to a spiritual or a natural healer for help.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 12 | 1 | ||
| 4.4 | 35 | 2 | ||
| 6.5 | 52 | 3 | ||
| 9.5 | 76 | 4 | ||
| 13.2 | 106 | 5 | ||
| 22.2 | 178 | 6 | ||
| 19.5 | 156 | 7 | ||
| 14.1 | 113 | 8 | ||
| 8.2 | 66 | 9 | ||
| 0.8 | 6 | 10 | ||
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,951 | .i | iap | ||
| 94 | .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 |
orslfhlpin what order join a self-help group
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? G. Join a self-help group where people with similar problems help each other.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 121 | 1 | ||
| 11.7 | 257 | 2 | ||
| 14.2 | 312 | 3 | ||
| 16.3 | 360 | 4 | ||
| 18.4 | 406 | 5 | ||
| 17.6 | 387 | 6 | ||
| 12.0 | 264 | 7 | ||
| 3.4 | 74 | 8 | ||
| 0.9 | 19 | 9 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,456 | .i | iap | ||
| 186 | .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 |
orotcmedin what order take non-prescription medication
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? H. Take non-prescription medication, like over the counter sleeping pills.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 | 1 | ||
| 6.5 | 17 | 2 | ||
| 5.7 | 15 | 3 | ||
| 15.2 | 40 | 4 | ||
| 8.0 | 21 | 5 | ||
| 17.9 | 47 | 6 | ||
| 15.2 | 40 | 7 | ||
| 18.6 | 49 | 8 | ||
| 6.8 | 18 | 9 | ||
| 3.4 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 68,509 | .i | iap | ||
| 74 | .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 |
orrxmedin what order take prescription medication
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? I. Take prescription medication.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 10 | 1 | ||
| 5.4 | 91 | 2 | ||
| 9.7 | 163 | 3 | ||
| 14.0 | 236 | 4 | ||
| 16.2 | 273 | 5 | ||
| 19.1 | 323 | 6 | ||
| 20.5 | 346 | 7 | ||
| 11.5 | 195 | 8 | ||
| 3.0 | 51 | 9 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,003 | .i | iap | ||
| 151 | .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 |
ormntlhsin what order check into a mental hospital
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Here are the things you said NAME should do. INTERVIEWER: READ "YES" ANSWERS AND ASK: In what order should s/he do them? J. Check into a mental hospital.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 57 | 1 | ||
| 4.8 | 40 | 2 | ||
| 5.5 | 46 | 3 | ||
| 6.0 | 50 | 4 | ||
| 9.4 | 78 | 5 | ||
| 10.4 | 87 | 6 | ||
| 17.5 | 146 | 7 | ||
| 23.0 | 192 | 8 | ||
| 11.8 | 98 | 9 | ||
| 4.8 | 40 | 10 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,888 | .i | iap | ||
| 121 | .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 |
mustdocx should be forced to be examined at a clinic by law
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Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like NAME should be forced by law to... A. Get treatment at a clinic or from a doctor.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.6 | 1,857 | 1 | yes | |
| 65.4 | 3,503 | 2 | no | |
| 206 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,485 | .i | iap | ||
| 74 | .n | no answer | ||
| 30 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .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 |
mustmedx should be forced to take prescribed medication by law
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Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like NAME should be forced by law to... B. Take a prescription medication to control his/her behavior.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 1,496 | 1 | yes | |
| 72.0 | 3,850 | 2 | no | |
| 218 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,485 | .i | iap | ||
| 76 | .n | no answer | ||
| 30 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .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 |
musthospx should be admitted to be hospitalized for treatment by law
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Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like NAME should be forced by law to... C. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.9 | 1,914 | 1 | yes | |
| 64.1 | 3,419 | 2 | no | |
| 221 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,485 | .i | iap | ||
| 83 | .n | no answer | ||
| 33 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .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 |
dangrslfx should be admitted to be hospitalized for treatment if dangerous to x
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Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like NAME should be forced by law to... D. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment if s/he is dangerous to him/herself.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.9 | 4,908 | 1 | yes | |
| 10.1 | 549 | 2 | no | |
| 108 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,485 | .i | iap | ||
| 77 | .n | no answer | ||
| 28 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .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 |
dangrothx should be admitted to be hospitalized for treatment if dangerous to others
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Some cities and states have laws that force people with problems like NAME into treatment. Do you think that people like NAME should be forced by law to... E. Be admitted to a hospital for treatment if s/he is dangerous to others.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.6 | 5,125 | 1 | yes | |
| 6.4 | 348 | 2 | no | |
| 91 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,485 | .i | iap | ||
| 79 | .n | no answer | ||
| 27 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .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 |