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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
2014 Science Module
bettrlfescience makes our lives better
Text of this Question or Item
Im going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. C. Science and technology are making our lives, healthier, easier, and more comfortable.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.5 | 225 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 63.4 | 772 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.5 | 201 | 3 | disagree | |
| 1.6 | 19 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,607 | .i | iap | ||
| 2 | .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 |
2006-2014 TOPICAL MODULE: SHARED CAPITALISM
buyvaluepercent of company stock r bought from own money
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Approximately what percent of the company stock that you own today did you buy with your own savings or money from your wages?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-100)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
ops2005company granted r stock options in 2005
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Did your company grant you any stock options in 2005?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.8 | 67 | 1 | yes | |
| 42.2 | 49 | 2 | no | |
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,725 | .i | iap | ||
| 2 | .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 |
extr2005received performance based payment in 2005
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Did you receive any of these performance-based payments in the year 2005?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.5 | 485 | 1 | yes | |
| 24.5 | 157 | 2 | no | |
| 68,185 | .i | iap | ||
| 19 | .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 |
compwageannual wages in previous year were higher than same jobs in other companies
Text of this Question or Item
Do you believe your fixed annual wages in calendar year 2005 were higher or lower than those of employees with similar experience and job descriptions in other companies in your region? Please answer on a 1 to 5 scale.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.7 | 777 | 1 | 1 - lower | |
| 16.1 | 748 | 2 | ||
| 46.0 | 2,140 | 3 | ||
| 13.1 | 611 | 4 | ||
| 8.0 | 373 | 5 | 5 - higher | |
| 189 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,462 | .i | iap | ||
| 72 | .n | no answer | ||
| 18 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
talkteamif employee not working: talk directly to the employee
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If you were to see a fellow employee not working as hard or well as he or she should, how likely would you be to talk about it in a work group or team? (Would you say)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.3 | 575 | 1 | not at all likely | |
| 18.7 | 305 | 2 | not very likely | |
| 26.0 | 424 | 3 | somewhat likely | |
| 20.0 | 325 | 4 | very likely | |
| 68 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,114 | .i | iap | ||
| 35 | .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 |
numorgnumber of people working in organization at all locations
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About how many people work in your organization at all locations? Count part-time as well as full-time employees.
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-9,997)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
empinputr involved in any task force for decision-making
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Some companies have organized workplace decision-making in ways to get more employee input and involvement. Are you personally involved in any group, team, committee, or task force that addresses issues such as product quality, cost cutting, productivity, health and safety, or other workplace issues?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.9 | 1,383 | 1 | yes | |
| 71.1 | 3,395 | 2 | no | |
| 78 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,463 | .i | iap | ||
| 63 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
slfmangdr involved in a self-managed team
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A. Are you currently involved in a self-managed team?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.9 | 1,356 | 1 | yes | |
| 66.1 | 2,649 | 2 | no | |
| 81 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,236 | .i | iap | ||
| 61 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
emptrainreceived formal training from employer
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B. In the last 12 months have you received any formal training from your current employer, such as in classes or seminars sponsored by the employer?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.9 | 2,405 | 1 | yes | |
| 50.1 | 2,416 | 2 | no | |
| 45 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,463 | .i | iap | ||
| 55 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
wealthtotal wealth of respondent
Text of this Question or Item
Please estimate your total wealth.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | 560 | 1 | less than $5,000 | |
| 12.6 | 541 | 2 | $5,000 to $20,000 | |
| 10.2 | 437 | 3 | $20,000 to $40,000 | |
| 9.7 | 415 | 4 | $40,000 to $75,000 | |
| 6.6 | 283 | 5 | $75,000 to $100,000 | |
| 7.5 | 319 | 6 | $100,000 to $150,000 | |
| 10.7 | 456 | 7 | $150,000 to $250,000 | |
| 15.0 | 641 | 8 | $250,000 to $500,000 | |
| 8.7 | 371 | 9 | $500,000 to $1 million | |
| 3.6 | 152 | 10 | $1 million to $2 million | |
| 1.0 | 44 | 11 | $2 million to $3 million | |
| 0.3 | 13 | 12 | $3 million to $4 million | |
| 0.3 | 14 | 13 | $4 million to $5 million | |
| 0.4 | 19 | 14 | $5 million to $10 million | |
| 0.3 | 13 | 15 | above $10 million | |
| 277 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,463 | .i | iap | ||
| 352 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
esopr is member of esop
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A. Are you a member of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan commonly called an ESOP?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | 105 | 1 | yes | |
| 74.1 | 300 | 2 | no | |
| 22 | .d | don't know | ||
| 71,957 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 2 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
defpensnr has defined benefit pension plan
Text of this Question or Item
B. Do you have a defined benefit pension plan at your company?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.4 | 1,117 | 1 | yes | |
| 63.6 | 1,950 | 2 | no | |
| 80 | .d | don't know | ||
| 69,195 | .i | iap | ||
| 39 | .n | no answer | ||
| 9 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,309 | .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 |
trdestckcompany stock publicly traded
Text of this Question or Item
C. If your company has stock, is the stock of the company where your work traded on a stock market such as the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | 123 | 1 | yes | |
| 81.2 | 530 | 2 | no | |
| 115 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,073 | .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 |
2006 TOPICAL MODULE: MENTAL HEALTH III
viglab06x is experiencing alchl dependencedepression schizophrenia
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In your opinion, how likely is it that [NAME] is experiencing IF VIGVER06 = 1, DISPLAY Alcohol dependence? IF VIGVER06 = 2, DISPLAY A major depression? IF VIGVER06 = 3, DISPLAY Schizophrenia? IF VIGVER06 = 4, Skip to MHTRTOTH
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.3 | 646 | 1 | very likely | |
| 30.0 | 306 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 4.9 | 50 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 1.9 | 19 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 42 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,771 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |
mhtrtothr personally has known someone who received treatment
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Leaving yourself aside, have you personally ever known someone who has received treatment for a mental health situation?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.8 | 902 | 1 | yes | |
| 36.2 | 511 | 2 | no | |
| 11 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,409 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
mhothyouhow much distress his mental health problem caused r
Text of this Question or Item
How much distress did this persons mental health problem cause you
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.7 | 240 | 1 | a great deal | |
| 19.9 | 179 | 2 | quite a bit | |
| 31.2 | 281 | 3 | a little | |
| 22.2 | 200 | 4 | not at all | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,931 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
mhothrelresult of mental health problem to relationship with him
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As a result of the mental health problem, would you say that your relationship with this person
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 237 | 1 | became stronger | |
| 14.0 | 125 | 2 | became worse | |
| 51.0 | 457 | 3 | was unchanged | |
| 8.6 | 77 | 4 | ended as a result of the problem | |
| 6 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,931 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
seemhpubhow frequently r sees someone mentally ill in public
Text of this Question or Item
How frequently are you in a public place where you see someone who seems to be mentally ill
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.4 | 329 | 1 | often | |
| 33.3 | 468 | 2 | sometimes | |
| 32.7 | 460 | 3 | almost never | |
| 10.5 | 148 | 4 | never | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,409 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |
gesttalkhow often r see people making strange gesture in public
Text of this Question or Item
How often do you see people in public who make strange gestures or talk when there was no one there to listen
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | 268 | 1 | often | |
| 38.3 | 540 | 2 | sometimes | |
| 31.0 | 438 | 3 | almost never | |
| 11.7 | 165 | 4 | never | |
| 13 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,409 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .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 |
avoidmhr changed shopping place due to presence of mentally ill ppl
Text of this Question or Item
Have you changed where you go for shopping or entertainment because of the presence of people who seem to be mentally ill
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 18 | 1 | often | |
| 4.9 | 70 | 2 | sometimes | |
| 12.3 | 175 | 3 | almost never | |
| 81.5 | 1,156 | 4 | never | |
| 6 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,409 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .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 |