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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Evaluation of Own Work Situation
rsecjobr's job is secure
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. A. My job is secure
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.9 | 1,049 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 44.3 | 1,609 | 2 | agree | |
| 13.6 | 493 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 10.8 | 391 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.5 | 91 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 20 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .i | iap | ||
| 68 | .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 |
rhiincr's income is high
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. B. My income is high
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 183 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 21.6 | 786 | 2 | agree | |
| 27.9 | 1,013 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 35.3 | 1,285 | 4 | disagree | |
| 10.1 | 369 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 14 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .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 |
rpromotnr has opportunity to advance
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. C. My opportunities for advancement are high
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 295 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 28.0 | 1,017 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.3 | 956 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 29.1 | 1,058 | 4 | disagree | |
| 8.4 | 305 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 21 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .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 |
rleisurer's job leaves much leisure time
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. D. My job leaves a lot of leisure time
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 32 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 23.8 | 206 | 2 | agree | |
| 29.0 | 251 | 3 | neither | |
| 34.4 | 298 | 4 | disagree | |
| 9.1 | 79 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 7 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .i | iap | ||
| 25 | .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 |
rintjobr's job is interesting
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. E. My job is interesting
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.6 | 1,079 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 49.4 | 1,799 | 2 | agree | |
| 11.4 | 415 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 6.9 | 252 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.7 | 100 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 7 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .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 |
rwrkindpr can work independently
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. F. I can work independently
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.7 | 1,190 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 47.6 | 1,733 | 2 | agree | |
| 9.0 | 327 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 8.4 | 304 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.4 | 86 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 11 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .i | iap | ||
| 70 | .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 |
rhlpothsr helps others in job
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. G. In my job I can help other people
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.9 | 1,345 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 46.5 | 1,696 | 2 | agree | |
| 10.6 | 386 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 4.7 | 173 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.2 | 45 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 13 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .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 |
rhlpsocr's job is useful to society
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. H. My job is useful to society
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.6 | 1,219 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 42.0 | 1,524 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.9 | 613 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 6.1 | 222 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.3 | 48 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 26 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .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 |
rflexhrsr's job has flexible hrs.
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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. I. My job has flexible working hours
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.2 | 123 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 33.2 | 288 | 2 | agree | |
| 19.6 | 170 | 3 | neither | |
| 25.0 | 217 | 4 | disagree | |
| 8.1 | 70 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 5 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .i | iap | ||
| 25 | .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 |
xhaustnhow often does work exhaust r
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. Please circle one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... A. Do you come home from work exhausted?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6 | 424 | 1 | always | |
| 29.6 | 1,078 | 2 | often | |
| 45.8 | 1,671 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 10.5 | 384 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 2.5 | 91 | 5 | never | |
| 7 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 65,125 | .i | iap | ||
| 66 | .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 |
physwrkhow often must r do physical work
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... B. Do you have to do hard physical work?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 267 | 1 | always | |
| 12.7 | 346 | 2 | often | |
| 24.5 | 664 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 25.5 | 693 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 27.4 | 744 | 5 | never | |
| 5 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,065 | .i | iap | ||
| 62 | .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 |
stresshow often does r find work stressful
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... C. Do you find your work stressful?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2 | 1,613 | 1 | always | |
| 23.4 | 3,722 | 2 | often | |
| 44.0 | 6,980 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 16.1 | 2,555 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 6.4 | 1,009 | 5 | never | |
| 35 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 6,503 | .i | iap | ||
| 11,374 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 41,893 | .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 |
boredomhow often is r bored at work
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... D. Are you bored at work?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 12 | 1 | always | |
| 6.6 | 57 | 2 | often | |
| 33.8 | 294 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 32.5 | 283 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 25.7 | 224 | 5 | never | |
| 2 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .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 |
dangerhow often does r work in dangerous conds
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... E. Do you work in dangerous conditions?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 161 | 1 | always | |
| 7.8 | 211 | 2 | often | |
| 17.4 | 473 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 23.3 | 631 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 45.6 | 1,236 | 5 | never | |
| 6 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,065 | .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 |
unhlthyhow often does r work in unhealthy conds
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... F. Do you work in unhealthy conditions?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 21 | 1 | always | |
| 5.0 | 43 | 2 | often | |
| 18.0 | 156 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 25.1 | 218 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 49.5 | 429 | 5 | never | |
| 6 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .i | iap | ||
| 25 | .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 |
unpleznthow often does r work in unpleasant conds
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Now some more questions about your working conditions. Please circle one code for each item below to show how often it applies to your work. How often... G. Do you work in physically unpleasant conditions?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 14 | 1 | always | |
| 5.8 | 50 | 2 | often | |
| 20.6 | 179 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 25.3 | 220 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 46.7 | 405 | 5 | never | |
| 6 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .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 |
planwrkhow much can r plan daily work
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And which of the following statements about your work is most true?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0 | 384 | 1 | plans most | |
| 35.8 | 312 | 2 | plans part | |
| 20.2 | 176 | 3 | cant plan | |
| 665 | .n | no answer | ||
| 74,162 | .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 |
findworkcould r find a job <employed r's>
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If you lost your job for any reason, and were looking actively for another one, how easy or difficult do you think it would be for you to find an acceptable job?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.4 | 182 | 1 | very easy | |
| 37.8 | 321 | 2 | fairly easy | |
| 16.2 | 138 | 3 | neither easy nor difficult | |
| 15.6 | 133 | 4 | fairly difficult | |
| 8.9 | 76 | 5 | very difficult | |
| 24 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,948 | .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 |