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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Political Thinking Affected by Web
polnewr learn something new on the web
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Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign. A. Thinking back to this occasion, did you learn anything new about the issue or campaign?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.2 | 299 | 1 | yes | |
| 45.8 | 253 | 2 | no | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 8 | cant recall | |
| 34 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 68,128 | .i | iap | ||
| 132 | .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 |
polchngeweb change r's mind
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Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign. B. Did your Web experience change your view in any way?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 144 | 1 | yes | |
| 73.5 | 399 | 2 | no | |
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,162 | .i | iap | ||
| 139 | .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 |
polformsweb help form opinions
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In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: A. Visiting such Web sites helps you form an opinion on issues about which you are undecided?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.6 | 89 | 1 | very true | |
| 56.0 | 320 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 28.4 | 162 | 3 | not true | |
| 12 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,128 | .i | iap | ||
| 135 | .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 |
polconfweb help confirm opinions
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In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: B. Visiting such sites tends to strengthen or confirm the opinions you already hold?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | 116 | 1 | very true | |
| 55.1 | 313 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 24.5 | 139 | 3 | not true | |
| 15 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,128 | .i | iap | ||
| 135 | .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 |
polalterweb help change mind
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In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: C. Visiting such sites leads you to change your mind on issues?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 25 | 1 | very true | |
| 38.5 | 219 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 57.1 | 325 | 3 | not true | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,128 | .i | iap | ||
| 135 | .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 |
poltoughweb show issues more complicated
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In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: D. After visiting such sites, you believe that issues are more complicated than you had previously thought?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.7 | 118 | 1 | very true | |
| 44.3 | 252 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 35.0 | 199 | 3 | not true | |
| 13 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,128 | .i | iap | ||
| 136 | .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 |
Arts Web Use
artsminhow many minutes at arts websites
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In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics? A. Minutes per month?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.1 | 1,113 | 0 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 0.6 | 8 | 5 | ||
| 2.2 | 29 | 10 | ||
| 2.5 | 34 | 15 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 16 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 19 | ||
| 2.4 | 32 | 20 | ||
| 8.4 | 113 | 30 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 32 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 40 | ||
| 0.2 | 3 | 45 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 50 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 59 | ||
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 120 | .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 |
artshrhow many hours at arts websites
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In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics? B. Hours per month?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.7 | 732 | 0 | ||
| 14.0 | 187 | 1 | ||
| 8.7 | 117 | 2 | ||
| 4.6 | 62 | 3 | ||
| 2.2 | 30 | 4 | ||
| 4.4 | 59 | 5 | ||
| 1.7 | 23 | 6 | ||
| 0.7 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 0.7 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 9 | ||
| 2.9 | 39 | 10 | ||
| 0.4 | 5 | 12 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 14 | ||
| 1.0 | 14 | 15 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 17 | ||
| 1.4 | 19 | 20 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 0.3 | 4 | 25 | ||
| 0.5 | 7 | 30 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 32 | ||
| 0.3 | 4 | 40 | ||
| 0.2 | 3 | 50 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 60 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 80 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 100 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 120 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 392 | ||
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 122 | .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 |
artschatuse chatrooms about arts
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Considering all these arts topics, do you participate in chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletIn boards, or similar interactive services devoted to these topics?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 | 139 | 1 | yes | |
| 89.6 | 1,196 | 2 | no | |
| 67,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 129 | .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 |
artsnewr learn something new on web about arts
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Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. A. On that occasion, did you come across or learn about anything new with regard to any of these topics?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.0 | 452 | 1 | yes | |
| 42.0 | 327 | 2 | no | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 8 | cant recall | |
| 30 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,873 | .i | iap | ||
| 164 | .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 |
artschngweb change mind about arts on web
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Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. B. Did your Web experience change your tastes or opinions in any way?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.4 | 134 | 1 | yes | |
| 82.6 | 638 | 2 | no | |
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,903 | .i | iap | ||
| 169 | .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 |
Music Web Use
wwwmusicuse the web to learn about music
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A. Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.3 | 433 | 1 | yes | |
| 46.7 | 380 | 2 | no | |
| 67,874 | .i | iap | ||
| 159 | .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 |
musicinfuse web to get music information
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B. Used the Web to get information about a band, individual performer, orchestra, or other group?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.8 | 375 | 1 | yes | |
| 13.2 | 57 | 2 | no | |
| 68,254 | .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 |
musicgetuse web to download music
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C. Used the Web to download a musical sound recording to your own computer?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.9 | 255 | 1 | yes | |
| 41.1 | 178 | 2 | no | |
| 68,254 | .i | iap | ||
| 159 | .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 |
musiclstuse web to listen to radio
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D. Used the Web to listen to an online radio broadcast or view a music video?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.9 | 281 | 1 | yes | |
| 35.1 | 152 | 2 | no | |
| 68,254 | .i | iap | ||
| 159 | .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 |
musicbuyuse web to buy music after hearing on web
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E. Purchased a recording as a result of hearing it on the Web?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.4 | 175 | 1 | yes | |
| 59.6 | 258 | 2 | no | |
| 68,254 | .i | iap | ||
| 159 | .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 |
wwwclassin last month listen classical music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? A. Classical or chamber music?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.9 | 142 | 1 | never | |
| 20.4 | 42 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 10.7 | 22 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwcntryin last month listen country music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? B. Country?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.0 | 140 | 1 | never | |
| 20.9 | 43 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 11.2 | 23 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwgthicin last month listen gothic music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? C. Gothic or Industrial?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.8 | 185 | 1 | never | |
| 7.3 | 15 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 2.9 | 6 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwjazzin last month listen jazz music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? D. Jazz?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.9 | 111 | 1 | never | |
| 33.5 | 69 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 12.6 | 26 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwoldiein last month listen oldies music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? E. Oldies?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.9 | 109 | 1 | never | |
| 28.2 | 58 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 18.9 | 39 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwrapin last month listen rap music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? F. Rap/Hip-Hop?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.8 | 139 | 1 | never | |
| 17.6 | 36 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 14.6 | 30 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 114 | .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 |
wwwreligin last month listen religious music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? G. Religious?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.8 | 154 | 1 | never | |
| 13.1 | 27 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 12.1 | 25 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwrockin last month listen rock music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? H. Rock?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.6 | 61 | 1 | never | |
| 37.4 | 77 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 33.0 | 68 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
wwwworldin last month listen world music on web
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In the last month, how many times have you used the Web to learn about or listen to the following kinds of music? I. World Music?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.0 | 136 | 1 | never | |
| 21.8 | 45 | 2 | 1-2 times | |
| 12.1 | 25 | 3 | more than 2 times | |
| 68,527 | .i | iap | ||
| 113 | .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 |
musiclkevisit sites about music r likes
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Is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: A. You visit music sites where you can learn about or hear music from artists you already know you like?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.2 | 273 | 1 | very true | |
| 28.0 | 121 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 8.8 | 38 | 3 | not true | |
| 68,254 | .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 |
musicdifvisit many different types of music
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Is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: B. You visit music sites that contain information about or sounds from many different types of music?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 | 181 | 1 | very true | |
| 35.7 | 154 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 22.3 | 96 | 3 | not true | |
| 68,254 | .i | iap | ||
| 161 | .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 |
musicnewvisit sites about music not usually heard
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Is it VERY TRUE for you, SOMEWHAT TRUE, or NOT TRUE that: C. You visit sites where you can learn about or hear types of music that you wouldnt ordinarily listen to?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.4 | 101 | 1 | very true | |
| 32.5 | 140 | 2 | somewhat true | |
| 44.1 | 190 | 3 | not true | |
| 68,254 | .i | iap | ||
| 161 | .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 |