GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile

vigvermyvignette version

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First, I'm going to describe a person. Let's call (him/her) [NAME]. 
After I read a description of (him/her) I'll ask you some questions 
about how you think and feel about

Percent	N	Value	Label
8.2	125	1	vignette 1
9.0	136	2	vignette 2
8.2	125	3	vignette 3
8.2	125	4	vignette 4
7.6	116	5	vignette 5
8.6	131	6	vignette 6
8.7	132	7	vignette 7
8.5	129	8	vignette 8
8.1	123	9	vignette 9
7.8	119	10	vignette 10
8.4	128	11	vignette 11
8.5	129	12	vignette 12
	67,328	.i	iap
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhproblmhow serious x s situation is

Text of this Question or Item

Please remember, there are no right-or-wrong answers to these 
questions. Please think about the person I just described when 
answering these questions. First, how serious would you consider 
[NAME]'s situation to be. would you say

Percent	N	Value	Label
63.6	899	1	very serious
31.4	444	2	moderately serious
4.2	60	3	not very serious
0.7	10	4	not at all seriou
	6	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdofamwhat x should do: talk to family

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
A. Talk to family?

Percent	N	Value	Label
21.0	296	1	yes
79.0	1,111	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdofrndwhat x should do: talk to friends

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
B. Talk to friends?

Percent	N	Value	Label
9.8	138	1	yes
90.2	1,269	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdorelwhat x should do: talk to relic leader

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
C. Talk to a religious leader?

Percent	N	Value	Label
6.0	84	1	yes
94.0	1,323	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdodocwhat x should do: go to doctor

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
D. Go to a doctor?

Percent	N	Value	Label
62.4	878	1	yes
37.6	529	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdopsycwhat x should do: go to psychiatrist

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
E. Go to a psychiatrist?

Percent	N	Value	Label
25.5	359	1	yes
74.5	1,048	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdomhpwhat x should do: go to counselor

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
F. Go to a counsler or another mental health professional?

Percent	N	Value	Label
22.7	320	1	yes
77.3	1,087	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdohealwhat x should do: go to spiritual healer

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
G. Go to a spiritual or traditional healer?

Percent	N	Value	Label
0.6	8	1	yes
99.4	1,399	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdootcwhat x should do: take non-prescription medication

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
H. Take non-prescription medication?

Percent	N	Value	Label
1.3	18	1	yes
98.7	1,389	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdorxwhat x should do: take prescription medication

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
I. Take prescription medication?

Percent	N	Value	Label
9.1	128	1	yes
90.9	1,279	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdohospwhat x should do: check into a hospital

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
J. Check into a hospital?

Percent	N	Value	Label
2.5	35	1	yes
97.5	1,372	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdopraywhat x should do: pray

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
K. Pray?

Percent	N	Value	Label
5.6	79	1	yes
94.4	1,328	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdolifewhat x should do: change lifestyle

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
L. Change lifestyle?

Percent	N	Value	Label
4.5	64	1	yes
95.5	1,343	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdoherbwhat x should do: take herbs

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
M. Take herbs?

Percent	N	Value	Label
0.2	3	1	yes
99.8	1,404	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdofrgtwhat x should do: try to forget

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
N. Try to forget about it?

Percent	N	Value	Label
0.5	7	1	yes
99.5	1,400	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdoactvwhat x should do: get involved in other activities

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What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
O. Get involved in other activities?

Percent	N	Value	Label
3.3	47	1	yes
96.7	1,360	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdogrpwhat x should do: get involved in a group

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
P. Get involved in a group?

Percent	N	Value	Label
1.5	21	1	yes
98.5	1,386	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdodietwhat x should do: eat better

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
Q. Eat better/change diet?

Percent	N	Value	Label
2.1	30	1	yes
97.9	1,377	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdoexrcwhat x should do: start exercising

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
Q. Start exercising?

Percent	N	Value	Label
2.6	37	1	yes
97.4	1,370	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdomovewhat x should do: move to another location

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
S. Move to another location?

Percent	N	Value	Label
0.6	9	1	yes
99.4	1,398	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdoothwhat x should do: other mentions

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
T. Other Mentions (Specify: ________)?

Percent	N	Value	Label
7.0	98	1	yes
93.0	1,309	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhdononewhat x should do: nothing

Text of this Question or Item

What do you think [NAME] should do about this situation? 
FI INSTRUCTION: Do not read responses, code up to 3 responses. 
U. Nothing?

Percent	N	Value	Label
0.8	11	1	yes
99.2	1,396	2	no
	12	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhchrctrx s situation caused by: bad character

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
A. (His/Her) own bad character.

Percent	N	Value	Label
5.9	82	1	very likely
18.1	252	2	somewhat likely
37.9	527	3	not very likely
38.1	531	4	not at all likely
	27	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhbrainx s situation caused by: brain disease

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
B. A brain disease or disorder.

Percent	N	Value	Label
16.1	220	1	very likely
40.1	549	2	somewhat likely
26.0	356	3	not very likely
17.8	243	4	not at all likely
	51	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhraisedx s situation caused by: the way raised

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
C. The way (he/she) was raised.

Percent	N	Value	Label
5.1	70	1	very likely
30.4	419	2	somewhat likely
34.9	482	3	not very likely
29.6	409	4	not at all likely
	39	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhstressx s situation caused by: stress

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
D. Stress

Percent	N	Value	Label
29.8	416	1	very likely
54.4	760	2	somewhat likely
11.7	163	3	not very likely
4.2	59	4	not at all likely
	20	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	7	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhgenesx s situation caused by: genetic problem

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
E. A genetic or inherited problem.

Percent	N	Value	Label
15.0	206	1	very likely
57.6	793	2	somewhat likely
21.3	293	3	not very likely
6.2	85	4	not at all likely
	41	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	7	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhgodx s situation caused by: god s will

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
F. God''s will

Percent	N	Value	Label
6.9	96	1	very likely
13.7	190	2	somewhat likely
22.0	305	3	not very likely
57.4	796	4	not at all likely
	29	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	9	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhluckx s situation caused by: bad luck

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
G. Bad luck

Percent	N	Value	Label
2.6	36	1	very likely
15.8	221	2	somewhat likely
28.8	402	3	not very likely
52.8	737	4	not at all likely
	23	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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mhupdownx is experiencing normal ups-and-downs of life

Text of this Question or Item

Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by 
H. Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all 
likely that [NAME] is experiencing the normal ups-and-downs of life.

Percent	N	Value	Label
16.6	232	1	very likely
42.8	600	2	somewhat likely
24.6	344	3	not very likely
16.1	225	4	not at all likely
	18	.d	don't know
	67,421	.i	iap
	6	.n	no answer
	6,853	.y	not available in this year
100.0	75,699		Total

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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

2006 TOPICAL MODULE: MENTAL HEALTH IV