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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
partthonhave participated in a walkathon over past 5 years
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Over the past 5 years have you done any of the following to express your opinion about an issue or your support for a cause? G. Participate in a walkathon or marathon to raise money for a cause
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.4 | 296 | 1 | yes | |
| 78.6 | 1,084 | 2 | no | |
| 8 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,453 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .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 |
2002 TOPICAL MODULE: CHILD STIGMA
chldvigvignette asked
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Child mental health vignette version number
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-56)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
chldprbwhat r think may be wrong with a named youth
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First, I'd like to know what you think may be wrong (if anything) with (John/Mary). PROBE: Anything else?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3 | 135 | 1 | adhd or add | |
| 17.4 | 228 | 2 | depression | |
| 21.9 | 287 | 3 | normal | |
| 17.5 | 230 | 4 | asthma | |
| 2.3 | 30 | 5 | developmental puberty | |
| 3.7 | 49 | 6 | illicit drugs | |
| 3.3 | 43 | 7 | adhd symptoms | |
| 4.6 | 61 | 8 | psychiatric personality problems | |
| 4.7 | 62 | 9 | medical problems symptoms | |
| 12.3 | 161 | 10 | environment social | |
| 2.0 | 26 | 11 | other characteristic miscellaneous | |
| 78 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,453 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .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 |
chldprobhow serious r consider his or her problem
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How serious would you consider (John/Mary)'s problem, if any, to be: very serious, somewhat serious, not very serious, or not at all serious?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 | 1,277 | 1 | very serious | |
| 33.8 | 1,005 | 2 | somewhat serious | |
| 14.3 | 426 | 3 | not very serious | |
| 8.9 | 263 | 4 | not at all serious | |
| 38 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,112 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .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 |
chldhlpwhat should be done to help a named youth
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What (if anything) should be done to help (John/Mary)? PROBE: Anything else?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.3 | 150 | 10 | nothing | |
| 8.7 | 115 | 20 | medical general | |
| 25.1 | 332 | 21 | doctor | |
| 2.6 | 35 | 22 | specialist | |
| 12.5 | 165 | 30 | mental health general | |
| 2.2 | 29 | 31 | psychiatrist | |
| 0.4 | 5 | 32 | social worker | |
| 2.0 | 27 | 33 | counselor therapist | |
| 1.6 | 21 | 34 | psychologist | |
| 4.2 | 56 | 40 | family friends general | |
| 7.5 | 99 | 41 | negative blaming parenting | |
| 7.8 | 103 | 42 | positive parenting | |
| 2.4 | 32 | 50 | assistance from school general | |
| 1.8 | 24 | 51 | involve teacher | |
| 1.4 | 19 | 52 | involve school counselor | |
| 0.8 | 11 | 60 | religion | |
| 1.7 | 23 | 80 | social extracurricular activity | |
| 6.0 | 79 | 90 | other help miscellaneous | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 97 | dk ref | |
| 67 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,453 | .i | iap | ||
| 1 | .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 |
badcharsituation caused by own bad character
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A. Now, I want to ask you some specific questions about (John/Mary). In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by (his/her) own bad character--very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 193 | 1 | very likely | |
| 29.1 | 855 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 37.0 | 1,086 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 27.4 | 805 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 69 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,112 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .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 |
chembalsituation by a chemical imbalance in the brain
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B. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)''s situation MIGHT be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.4 | 503 | 1 | very likely | |
| 45.0 | 1,302 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 24.2 | 702 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 13.4 | 388 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 109 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 23 | .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 |
stressflsituation caused by stressful circumstances
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C. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by stressful circumstances in (his/her) life?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.8 | 995 | 1 | very likely | |
| 50.7 | 1,493 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 10.4 | 306 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 5.2 | 152 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 57 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .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 |
geneprobsituation caused by a genetic or inherited problem
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D. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by a genetic or inherited problem?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.5 | 393 | 1 | very likely | |
| 48.6 | 1,416 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 26.1 | 761 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 11.7 | 342 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 90 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
raisedsituation caused by the way he or she was raised
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E. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by the way he or she was raised?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.1 | 590 | 1 | very likely | |
| 50.8 | 1,494 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 18.5 | 545 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 10.6 | 312 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 63 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 24 | .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 |
violtvsituation caused by watching violent tv
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F. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)''s situation MIGHT be caused by watching violent TV or playing violent video games?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | 353 | 1 | very likely | |
| 31.8 | 932 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 33.4 | 981 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 22.7 | 667 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 69 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
disciplnsituation caused by lacking discipline in the
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G. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)'s situation MIGHT be caused by lacking discipline in the home?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.3 | 450 | 1 | very likely | |
| 42.3 | 1,239 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 27.1 | 796 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 15.2 | 447 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 71 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 24 | .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 |
allergicsituation caused by food or chemical allergies
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H. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary)''s situation MIGHT be caused by food or chemical allergies?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | 231 | 1 | very likely | |
| 33.8 | 983 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 38.8 | 1,127 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 19.5 | 567 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 95 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 24 | .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 |
bettrownsituation will improve on its own
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I. In your opinion, how likely is it that this youths/child's situation will improve on its own? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | 184 | 1 | very likely | |
| 24.9 | 335 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 37.5 | 504 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 23.8 | 320 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 40 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,453 | .i | iap | ||
| 10 | .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 |
imprvdissituation will improve with strict discipline
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J. In your opinion, how likely is it that this youths/child's situation will improve with strict discipline?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | 270 | 1 | very likely | |
| 28.8 | 844 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 39.5 | 1,156 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 22.5 | 659 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 73 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
imprveatsituation will improve with some changes in diet
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K. In your opinion, how likely is it that this youths/child's situation will improve with some changes in (his/her) diet?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 189 | 1 | very likely | |
| 41.8 | 1,211 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 35.7 | 1,033 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 16.0 | 463 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 99 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 32 | .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 |
imprvmedsituation will improve with medical treatment
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L. In your opinion, how likely is it that this youths/child's situation will improve with medical treatment?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.5 | 834 | 1 | very likely | |
| 41.8 | 1,224 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 20.3 | 594 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 9.4 | 275 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 74 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .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 |
nextdoorhow willing r move next door to child's family
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A. How willing would you be to move next door to (John/Mary)''s family? -- definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.6 | 892 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 52.3 | 1,526 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 11.8 | 344 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 5.3 | 156 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 75 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
spendevehow willing r spend evening with child's family
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B. How willing would you be to spend an evening socializing with (John/Mary)'s family?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.8 | 898 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 52.4 | 1,530 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 12.4 | 363 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 4.4 | 128 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 76 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,113 | .i | iap | ||
| 22 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .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 |
chldfrndhow willing r have children make friends with ch
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C. How willing would you be to have your children make friends with (John/Mary)?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.6 | 924 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 49.6 | 1,449 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 13.7 | 401 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 5.1 | 150 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 67 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 24 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
chldschhow willing r have child in same class of r's ch
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D. How willing would you be to have (John/Mary) in your child's class at school?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.7 | 1,164 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 48.7 | 1,428 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 8.3 | 244 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 3.2 | 95 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 63 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 21 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .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 |
adfamwould r get advice from family if child was r's
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Get advice from family and friends about (John/Mary)?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.0 | 2,166 | 1 | yes | |
| 27.0 | 802 | 2 | no | |
| 38 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .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 |
adfammedwould r have child be on medication by fam advice
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Get advice from family and friends about (John/Mary)? A. If they said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.9 | 273 | 1 | very likely | |
| 30.6 | 279 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 23.7 | 216 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 15.9 | 145 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 8 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,925 | .i | iap | ||
| 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 |
adtchwould r get advice from teachers child if was r's
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Get advice from your child''s teachers?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.2 | 2,492 | 1 | yes | |
| 15.8 | 469 | 2 | no | |
| 42 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 22 | .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 |
adtchmedwould have child be on med by teachers advice
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Get advice from your child's teachers? A. If the teachers said your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.3 | 167 | 1 | very likely | |
| 31.1 | 340 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 32.5 | 355 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 21.1 | 231 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 5 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,748 | .i | iap | ||
| 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 |
addocwould go to a medical doctor if he was r's child
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Go to a general medical doctor for help?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.2 | 2,315 | 1 | yes | |
| 21.8 | 647 | 2 | no | |
| 38 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .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 |
addocmedwould have child be on med by docs advice
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If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... Go to a general medical doctor for help? A. If the doctor said that your child should be on medication, how likely would you be to do that? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.9 | 573 | 1 | very likely | |
| 35.3 | 382 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 9.0 | 97 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 2.9 | 31 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 8 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,755 | .i | iap | ||
| 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 |