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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
mhillnssx is experiencing mental illness
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 I. A mental illness
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.9 | 431 | 1 | very likely | |
| 35.3 | 493 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 19.6 | 274 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 14.2 | 199 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 22 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhphysclx is experiencing physical illness
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Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely that [NAME]''s situation is caused by J. A physical illness
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.8 | 345 | 1 | very likely | |
| 51.5 | 718 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 16.7 | 232 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 7.0 | 98 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 26 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhneihbrr would have x as a neighbor
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling A. To have [NAME] as a neighbor?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.9 | 473 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 49.5 | 691 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 12.5 | 175 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 4.2 | 58 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
r would spend time socializing with x
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling B. To spend time socializing with [NAME]?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 370 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 50.4 | 704 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 18.6 | 260 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 4.6 | 64 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 21 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhkdcarer would have x care for your children
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling C. To have [NAME] care for your children or children you know?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 86 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 15.6 | 216 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 31.0 | 430 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 47.2 | 654 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 32 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhfriendr would make friends with x
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling D. To make friends with [NAME]?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.3 | 410 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 55.4 | 776 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 11.4 | 160 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 3.9 | 55 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhwkwithr would work closely with x on a job
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling E. To work closely with [NAME] on a job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.2 | 310 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 43.1 | 601 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 24.5 | 342 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 10.2 | 142 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 24 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhwedrelr would have x marry someone related to you
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Would you be definitely willing, probably willing, probably unwilling, or definitely unwilling F. To have [NAME] marry someone related to you?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.3 | 166 | 1 | definitely willing | |
| 33.0 | 445 | 2 | probably willing | |
| 30.3 | 409 | 3 | probably unwilling | |
| 24.4 | 330 | 4 | definitely unwilling | |
| 65 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .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 |
mhimpownhow likely x s situation will improve on its own
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How likely is it that [NAME]'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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 56 | 1 | very likely | |
| 18.5 | 259 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 46.6 | 651 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 30.9 | 432 | 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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhimptrthow likely x s situation will improve with treatment
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How likely is it that [NAME]'s situation will improve with treatment? Is it very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.8 | 798 | 1 | very likely | |
| 40.9 | 575 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 1.6 | 23 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 0.6 | 9 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 13 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhdecslfhow able is x to decide whether to receive treatment
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How able is [NAME] to decide whether or not (he/she) should receive treatment. Would you say
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 389 | 1 | very able | |
| 35.2 | 488 | 2 | moderately able | |
| 29.3 | 407 | 3 | not very able | |
| 7.4 | 103 | 4 | not at all able | |
| 30 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhmoneyhow able is x to decide on managing own money
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How able is [NAME] to make decisions about managing (his/her) own money?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.9 | 366 | 1 | very able | |
| 33.5 | 456 | 2 | moderately able | |
| 30.9 | 420 | 3 | not very able | |
| 8.7 | 119 | 4 | not at all able | |
| 54 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .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 |
mhoutsdrgetting treatment would make x outsider in community
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. A. Getting treatment would make [NAME] an outsider in (his/her) community.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 26 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 7.3 | 103 | 2 | agree | |
| 55.1 | 772 | 3 | disagree | |
| 35.7 | 501 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 15 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhlosefrx would lose friends if people know his her treatment
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. B. If [NAME] let people know (he/she) is in treatment, (he/she) would lose some of (his/her) friends.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 21 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 26.7 | 375 | 2 | agree | |
| 49.9 | 700 | 3 | disagree | |
| 21.8 | 306 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 15 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhlessopx s opportunities limited if people know his her treatment
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. C. No matter how much [NAME] achieves, (his/her) opportunities would still be limited if people knew (he/she) had received treatment.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 31 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 31.0 | 431 | 2 | agree | |
| 49.0 | 681 | 3 | disagree | |
| 17.7 | 246 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 28 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhuneasybeing around x would make me feel uncomfortable
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. D. Being around [NAME] would make me feel uncomfortable.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 30 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 16.8 | 236 | 2 | agree | |
| 57.2 | 802 | 3 | disagree | |
| 23.9 | 335 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 13 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhunsurepeople like x are unpredictable
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. E. People like [NAME] are unpredictable.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.2 | 613 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 46.2 | 1,867 | 2 | agree | |
| 30.3 | 1,224 | 3 | disagree | |
| 8.3 | 334 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 103 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,940 | .i | iap | ||
| 51 | .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 |
mhintlpeople like x are just as intelligent as anyone else
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. F. People like [NAME] are just as intelligent as anyone else.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.6 | 422 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 61.6 | 850 | 2 | agree | |
| 6.9 | 95 | 3 | disagree | |
| 0.9 | 13 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 37 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhnotpolpeople like x shouldn't be allowed to hold public office
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. G. People like [NAME] should not be allowed to hold public office.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | 109 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 29.2 | 401 | 2 | agree | |
| 44.1 | 606 | 3 | disagree | |
| 18.8 | 259 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 40 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .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 |
mhhrdtlkpeople like x are hard to talk to
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. H. People like [NAME] are hard to talk to.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 39 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 35.9 | 494 | 2 | agree | |
| 47.9 | 660 | 3 | disagree | |
| 13.4 | 184 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 40 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhnokidspeople like x shouldn't be allowed to have children
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. I. People like [NAME] should not be allowed to have children.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 30 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 12.6 | 171 | 2 | agree | |
| 54.7 | 743 | 3 | disagree | |
| 30.5 | 414 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 55 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .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 |
mhcreatvpeople like x are more creative than others
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. J. People like [NAME] are more creative than most other people.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 36 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 28.3 | 344 | 2 | agree | |
| 60.1 | 731 | 3 | disagree | |
| 8.6 | 105 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 197 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .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 |
mhnervsbeing around x would make me feel nervous
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. K. Being around [NAME] would make me feel nervous.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 26 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 20.6 | 287 | 2 | agree | |
| 59.5 | 830 | 3 | disagree | |
| 18.1 | 252 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 21 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhprdctvpeople like x are just as productive as others
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. L. People like [NAME] who have jobs are just as productive as most other workers.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.9 | 161 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 53.3 | 723 | 2 | agree | |
| 32.1 | 435 | 3 | disagree | |
| 2.7 | 37 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 61 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhfeelemx should feel embarrassed
Text of this Question or Item
For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. M. [NAME] should feel embarrassed about (his/her) situation.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 8 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 3.6 | 50 | 2 | agree | |
| 56.3 | 789 | 3 | disagree | |
| 39.5 | 554 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 16 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,421 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .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 |
mhtrustypeople like x are just as trustworthy as anyone else
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. N. People like [NAME] are just as trustworthy as anyone else.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.1 | 217 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 60.6 | 816 | 2 | agree | |
| 21.2 | 285 | 3 | disagree | |
| 2.1 | 28 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 70 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhaccptdperson like x has no hope of being accepted as member
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. O. A person like [NAME] has little or no hope of ever being accepted as a member of (his/her) community.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 12 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 6.3 | 87 | 2 | agree | |
| 61.7 | 855 | 3 | disagree | |
| 31.1 | 431 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 31 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
mhhiredx should be hired like others
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For the next several questions, please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. P. If a person like [NAME] is qualified for a job, he or she should be hired like any other person.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.3 | 394 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 62.5 | 870 | 2 | agree | |
| 8.0 | 112 | 3 | disagree | |
| 1.1 | 16 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 24 | .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 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |