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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Workers and Management
bosswrksmanagement & workers always in conflict
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with these two statements? A. There will always be conflict between management and workers because they are really on opposite sides
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | 119 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 30.8 | 426 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.8 | 330 | 3 | neither | |
| 30.8 | 426 | 4 | disagree | |
| 6.0 | 83 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 46 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .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 |
strngunstrong unions needed to protect workers
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How much do you agree or disagree with these two statements? B. Workers need strong trade unions to protect their interests.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.8 | 445 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 28.5 | 805 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.2 | 739 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 20.4 | 576 | 4 | disagree | |
| 9.1 | 258 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 83 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,916 | .i | iap | ||
| 24 | .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 |
Important Aspects of Job
secjobimportance of job security in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: A. Job security?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.2 | 3,470 | 1 | very important | |
| 32.3 | 1,804 | 2 | important | |
| 3.6 | 201 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 1.4 | 79 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.4 | 25 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 29 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 63 | .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 |
hiincimportance of high pr income in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: B. High income?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.0 | 1,498 | 1 | very important | |
| 53.5 | 2,972 | 2 | important | |
| 14.6 | 810 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 4.4 | 243 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.5 | 29 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 37 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 82 | .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 |
promotnimportance of advancement in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: C. Good opportunities for advancement?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 | 2,372 | 1 | very important | |
| 47.7 | 2,652 | 2 | important | |
| 6.6 | 366 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 2.5 | 139 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.5 | 28 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 36 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 78 | .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 |
leisureimportance of leisure time in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: D. A job that leaves a lot of leisure time?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 74 | 1 | very impt | |
| 25.5 | 358 | 2 | impt | |
| 38.6 | 542 | 3 | neither | |
| 24.9 | 349 | 4 | not impt | |
| 5.7 | 80 | 5 | not impt at all | |
| 20 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 30 | .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 |
intjobimportance of interesting work in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: E. An interesting job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.9 | 2,834 | 1 | very important | |
| 43.0 | 2,394 | 2 | important | |
| 4.4 | 243 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 1.4 | 78 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.3 | 14 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 34 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 74 | .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 |
wrkindpimportance of independent work in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: F. A job that allows someone to work independently?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.3 | 1,682 | 1 | very important | |
| 46.2 | 2,566 | 2 | important | |
| 18.5 | 1,024 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 4.4 | 246 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.6 | 31 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 51 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 71 | .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 |
hlpothsimportance of helping others in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: G. A job that allows someone to help other people?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 1,972 | 1 | very important | |
| 47.6 | 2,643 | 2 | important | |
| 13.9 | 770 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 2.7 | 150 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.4 | 21 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 39 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 76 | .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 |
hlpsocimportance of social usefulness in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: H. A job that is useful to society?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.9 | 2,162 | 1 | very important | |
| 45.0 | 2,497 | 2 | important | |
| 12.9 | 717 | 3 | neither important nor unimportant | |
| 2.6 | 145 | 4 | not important | |
| 0.6 | 31 | 5 | not important at all | |
| 45 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,175 | .i | iap | ||
| 74 | .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 |
flexhrsimportance of flexible hrs. in a job
Text of this Question or Item
On the following list there are various aspects of jobs. Please circle one number to show how important you personally consider it is in a job: I. A job with flexible working hours?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.7 | 679 | 1 | very impt | |
| 38.4 | 1,564 | 2 | impt | |
| 29.4 | 1,195 | 3 | neither | |
| 13.1 | 532 | 4 | not impt | |
| 2.4 | 99 | 5 | not impt at all | |
| 56 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,652 | .i | iap | ||
| 69 | .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 |
Worst Aspects of Unemployment
unpeoplerank of no people contact when unemployed
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Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. A. Lack of contact with people at work
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 72 | 1 | worst | |
| 8.2 | 91 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 12.1 | 135 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 73.2 | 815 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 284 | .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 |
unmoneyrank of shortage of money when unemployed
Text of this Question or Item
Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. B. Not enough money
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.5 | 681 | 1 | worst | |
| 18.3 | 210 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 11.0 | 126 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 11.2 | 128 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 252 | .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 |
unslfconrank of loss of confide. when unemployed
Text of this Question or Item
Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. C. Loss of self-confidence
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | 246 | 1 | worst | |
| 28.1 | 314 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 21.2 | 237 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 28.6 | 319 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 281 | .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 |
unrespctrank of loss of respect when unemployed
Text of this Question or Item
Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. D. Loss of respect from friends and acquaintances
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 24 | 1 | worst | |
| 7.2 | 79 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 11.1 | 123 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 79.5 | 878 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 293 | .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 |
unfamtenrank of family tensions when unemployed
Text of this Question or Item
Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. E. Family tensions
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 90 | 1 | worst | |
| 27.7 | 311 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 23.7 | 266 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 40.5 | 454 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 276 | .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 |
unjobexprank of how to spend time when unemployed
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Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. F. Loss of job experience
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 24 | 1 | worst | |
| 8.4 | 93 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 11.2 | 124 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 78.2 | 864 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 292 | .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 |
unboredrank of boredom when unemployed
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Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. G. Not knowing how to fill one's time
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 20 | 1 | worst | |
| 4.4 | 49 | 2 | 2nd worst | |
| 10.1 | 112 | 3 | 3rd worst | |
| 83.7 | 930 | 4 | not chosen | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 286 | .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 |
undkdon't know response to unemployment items
Text of this Question or Item
Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. H. Respondent can't choose
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 56 | 1 | dk chosen | |
| 95.5 | 1,198 | 2 | not chosen | |
| 67,393 | .i | iap | ||
| 199 | .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 |