GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile

buyinfgnr sought information purchase past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
A. Looked for information about a product you might want to buy?

Percent	N	Value	Label
41.3	948	0	not at all
22.5	517	1	1 or 2 times
21.2	487	2	3-5 times
14.9	341	3	6 or more times
	10	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	23	.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

investgnr invested money past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
B. Invested money in a stock or mutual fund?

Percent	N	Value	Label
68.9	1,580	0	not at all
15.0	344	1	1 or 2 times
9.6	219	2	3-5 times
6.5	150	3	6 or more times
	8	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	25	.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

travelgnr made travel reservations past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
C. Made an airplane or other travel reservations?

Percent	N	Value	Label
59.2	1,359	0	not at all
26.0	598	1	1 or 2 times
11.8	270	2	3-5 times
3.0	69	3	6 or more times
	7	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	23	.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

peoplegnr tried to meet new people past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
D. Tried to meet new people for social purposes?

Percent	N	Value	Label
59.6	1,366	0	not at all
15.7	360	1	1 or 2 times
15.1	346	2	3-5 times
9.6	220	3	6 or more times
	6	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	28	.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

gamegnr play an indoor game past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
E. Played an indoor game with other people, like a board game, card 
game, or strategy game?

Percent	N	Value	Label
32.5	745	0	not at all
19.2	440	1	1 or 2 times
25.5	585	2	3-5 times
22.8	523	3	6 or more times
	7	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	26	.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

newjobgnr look for new job past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
F. Looked for a new job or explored career opportunities?

Percent	N	Value	Label
63.5	580	0	not at all
22.7	207	1	1 or 2 times
13.8	126	2	3-5 times
0.0	0	3	6 or more times
	67,913	.i	iap
	20	.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

poldisgnr discuss political views past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
G. Discussed your views about political or social policy issues, 
current affairs, or political campaigns with other people?

Percent	N	Value	Label
38.3	879	0	not at all
15.5	355	1	1 or 2 times
25.0	574	2	3-5 times
21.2	486	3	6 or more times
	7	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	25	.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

polinfgnr sought political information past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
H. Looked for information about political or social policy issues, 
current affairs, or political campaigns?

Percent	N	Value	Label
58.4	1,338	0	not at all
14.6	335	1	1 or 2 times
14.6	335	2	3-5 times
12.4	285	3	6 or more times
	8	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	25	.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

perfrmgnr obtain information on performing arts past ye

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
I. Obtained information about a concert, play, or other 
performing-arts event?

Percent	N	Value	Label
46.9	1,077	0	not at all
22.3	513	1	1 or 2 times
20.9	480	2	3-5 times
9.8	226	3	6 or more times
	6	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	24	.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

artgnr obtain information on art exhibit past year

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
J. Obtained information about an exhibit or other event at an art 
museum or art gallery?

Percent	N	Value	Label
67.5	1,549	0	not at all
18.7	429	1	1 or 2 times
10.4	239	2	3-5 times
3.4	79	3	6 or more times
	6	.d	don't know
	66,520	.i	iap
	24	.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

polcangnr look up views of political candidate for office

Text of this Question or Item

In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 
1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002“have you:
K. Looked up the views of a political candidate for office?

Percent	N	Value	Label
68.2	942	0	not at all
14.3	198	1	1 or 2 times
10.0	138	2	3-5 times
7.5	103	3	6 or more times
	6	.d	don't know
	67,453	.i	iap
	6	.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

numcntcthow many people in contact least once a year

Text of this Question or Item

Not counting people at work or family at home, about how many other 
friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at least once a 
year?

Total Cases: 75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-996)

Properties
Data type:	numeric
Missing-data codes:	.d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z

inpersonhow many people seen in person

Text of this Question or Item

Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do you stay 
in contact with by: 
A. Seeing them socially, face-to-face?

Percent	N	Value	Label
5.1	232	1	0
13.2	594	2	1 - 2
20.6	927	3	3 - 5
21.3	961	4	6 - 10
10.8	487	5	11 - 15
12.6	570	6	16-25
10.4	468	7	26-50
5.9	267	8	50+
	9	.d	don't know
	64,283	.i	iap
	48	.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

byphonehow many people talk to on phone

Text of this Question or Item

Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do you stay 
in contact with by: 
B. Talking with them on the telephone?

Percent	N	Value	Label
2.8	128	1	0
10.9	494	2	1 - 2
22.9	1,032	3	3 - 5
24.1	1,088	4	6 - 10
12.1	547	5	11 - 15
13.9	629	6	16-25
9.3	421	7	26-50
3.9	175	8	50+
	1	.d	don't know
	64,283	.i	iap
	48	.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

lettershow many people write letters to

Text of this Question or Item

Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do you stay 
in contact with by: 
C. Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail?

Percent	N	Value	Label
28.0	1,264	1	0
15.9	715	2	1 - 2
18.4	828	3	3 - 5
13.2	596	4	6 - 10
5.7	256	5	11 - 15
7.5	338	6	16-25
7.0	314	7	26-50
4.4	198	8	50+
	3	.d	don't know
	64,283	.i	iap
	51	.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

meetingshow many people seen at church or group meeting

Text of this Question or Item

Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do you stay 
in contact with by: 
D. Seeing them at meetings or events related to church, clubs, or 
other groups?

Percent	N	Value	Label
39.4	1,774	1	0
11.7	527	2	1 - 2
14.1	633	3	3 - 5
12.9	582	4	6 - 10
6.0	271	5	11 - 15
7.4	332	6	16-25
4.7	211	7	26-50
3.8	172	8	50+
	8	.d	don't know
	64,283	.i	iap
	53	.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

byemailhow many people send email

Text of this Question or Item

Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do you stay 
in contact with by: 
E. Communicating through electronic mail?

Percent	N	Value	Label
48.2	2,174	1	0
9.5	426	2	1 - 2
12.7	574	3	3 - 5
11.8	533	4	6 - 10
5.8	260	5	11 - 15
5.7	256	6	16-25
4.4	198	7	26-50
1.9	86	8	50+
	2	.d	don't know
	64,283	.i	iap
	54	.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

GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

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