GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Should children be given counseling for ADHD?

Should children be given medication to treat ADHD?

I want you to think about the person with a mental health problem 
with whom you have had the most contact. As a result of the mental 
health problem, would you say that your relationship with this 
person...

Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following 
statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to 
help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or 
their mental health.
A. These medications help people control their symptoms. Do you . . .

Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following 
statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to 
help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or 
their mental health.
B. These medications are addictive.

Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following 
statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to 
help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or 
their mental health.
C. Taking medications is a sign of weakness.

Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following 
statements about medicines prescribed by doctors that are intended to 
help people who are having problems with their emotions, nerves or 
their mental health.
D. These medications often have unacceptable side effects.

When you have a problem, do you prefer to solve it on your own or do 
you like to talk to other people to get advice, help or information?

As you read each of the following statements, please think about the 
medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any 
medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would 
expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely 
certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best 
guess is important for each statement.
A. I doubt my doctor really cares about me as a person.

As you read each of the following statements, please think about the 
medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any 
medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would 
expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely 
certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best 
guess is important for each statement.
B. I trust my doctor's judgments about my medical care.

As you read each of the following statements, please think about the 
medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any 
medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would 
expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely 
certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best 
guess is important for each statement.
C. I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other 
considerations when treating my medical problems.

As you read each of the following statements, please think about the 
medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any 
medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would 
expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely 
certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best 
guess is important for each statement.
D. My doctor is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like 
mine.

As you read each of the following statements, please think about the 
medical care you are now receiving. If you have not received any 
medical care recently, circle the answer based on what you would 
expect if you had to seek care today. Even if you are not entirely 
certain about your answers, we want to remind you that your best 
guess is important for each statement.
E. I trust my doctor to tell me if a mistake was made about my 
treatment.