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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Abortion
abdefct1law should allow abortion for birth defects
Text of this Question or Item
Do you think the law should or should not allow a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. . . A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.2 | 810 | 1 | definitely should allow it | |
| 18.4 | 232 | 2 | probably should allow it | |
| 5.9 | 74 | 3 | probably should not allow it | |
| 11.6 | 146 | 4 | definitely should not allow it | |
| 63 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,487 | .i | iap | ||
| 34 | .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 |
abpoor1law should allow abortion if family low income
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Do you think the law should or should not allow a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. . . B. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.3 | 479 | 1 | definitely should allow it | |
| 16.2 | 198 | 2 | probably should allow it | |
| 13.5 | 164 | 3 | probably should not allow it | |
| 31.0 | 378 | 4 | definitely should not allow it | |
| 96 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,487 | .i | iap | ||
| 44 | .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 |
abdefctwwrong for woman to get abortion for birth defects
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Do you personally think it is wrong or not wrong for a woman to have an abortion. . . A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | 854 | 1 | always wrong | |
| 9.4 | 351 | 2 | almost always wrong | |
| 14.2 | 526 | 3 | wrong only sometimes | |
| 53.4 | 1,984 | 4 | not wrong at all | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 5 | other | |
| 226 | .d | don't know | ||
| 64,838 | .i | iap | ||
| 67 | .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 |
abpoorwwrong for woman to get abortion if low income?
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Do you personally think it is wrong or not wrong for a woman to have an abortion. . . B. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 | 2,191 | 1 | always wrong | |
| 11.6 | 561 | 2 | almost always wrong | |
| 11.0 | 532 | 3 | wrong only sometimes | |
| 31.9 | 1,539 | 4 | not wrong at all | |
| 256 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 104 | .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 |
Cheating on Benefits and Taxes
taxcheatwrong to cheat on taxes?
Text of this Question or Item
Consider the situations listed below. Do you feel it is wrong or not wrong if. . . A. A taxpayer does not report all of his income in order to pay less income taxes.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 103 | 1 | not wrong | |
| 11.3 | 282 | 2 | a bit wrong | |
| 53.6 | 1,333 | 3 | wrong | |
| 30.9 | 769 | 4 | seriously wrong | |
| 103 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,203 | .i | iap | ||
| 53 | .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 |
govcheatwrong to give govt false info for benefits?
Text of this Question or Item
Consider the situations listed below. Do you feel it is wrong or not wrong if. . . B. A person gives the government incorrect information about himself to get government benefits that he is not entitled to.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 49 | 1 | not wrong | |
| 3.3 | 83 | 2 | a bit wrong | |
| 43.2 | 1,096 | 3 | wrong | |
| 51.6 | 1,309 | 4 | seriously wrong | |
| 52 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,203 | .i | iap | ||
| 54 | .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 |
Confidence in Institutions
concongconfidence in us congress
Text of this Question or Item
How much confidence do you have in. . . A. U.S. Congress
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 186 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 10.6 | 528 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 46.6 | 2,322 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 28.2 | 1,405 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 10.8 | 537 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 131 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .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 |
conbizconfidence in business and industry
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How much confidence do you have in. . . B. Business and industry
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 148 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 18.8 | 934 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 57.7 | 2,863 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 16.2 | 803 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 4.4 | 218 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 119 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 98 | .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 |
congovtconfidence in government departments
Text of this Question or Item
How much confidence do you have in. . . C. Government departments
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 56 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 12.8 | 163 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 49.1 | 626 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 26.8 | 342 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 7.0 | 89 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 36 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,487 | .i | iap | ||
| 47 | .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 |
conchurhconfidence in churches and religious orgs
Text of this Question or Item
How much confidence do you have in. . . D. Churches and religious organizations
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | 443 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 27.0 | 1,347 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 44.4 | 2,217 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 13.1 | 651 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 6.6 | 330 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 103 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 92 | .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 |
concourtconfidence in courts and legal system
Text of this Question or Item
How much confidence do you have in. . . E. Courts and the legal system
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 222 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 17.9 | 896 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 49.6 | 2,488 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 21.1 | 1,058 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 7.0 | 352 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 82 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 85 | .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 |
conschlsconfidence in schools and educ system
Text of this Question or Item
How much confidence do you have in. . . F. Schools and the educational system
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 323 | 1 | complete confidence | |
| 27.0 | 1,360 | 2 | a great deal of confidence | |
| 48.2 | 2,429 | 3 | some confidence | |
| 15.0 | 755 | 4 | very little confidence | |
| 3.4 | 171 | 5 | no confidence at all | |
| 71 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,663 | .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 |
Influence of Religion in Government
polsgodatheists shouldn't hold public office
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following A. Politicians who do not believe in God are unfit for public office.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.7 | 188 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 15.4 | 197 | 2 | agree | |
| 27.7 | 354 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 31.3 | 400 | 4 | disagree | |
| 10.8 | 138 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 57 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,487 | .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 |
clergvteclergy shouldn't try to influence voters
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How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following B. Religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.9 | 1,912 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 31.1 | 1,566 | 2 | agree | |
| 15.7 | 793 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 12.0 | 607 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.3 | 165 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 74 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,663 | .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 |
religpubbetter if more believers held public office
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following C. It would be better for America if more people with strong religious beliefs held public office.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.4 | 184 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 24.3 | 310 | 2 | agree | |
| 33.5 | 428 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 22.2 | 284 | 4 | disagree | |
| 5.6 | 72 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 56 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,487 | .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 |
clerggovclergy shouldn't try to influence govt decisions
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following D. Religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.4 | 1,168 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 30.0 | 1,156 | 2 | agree | |
| 19.2 | 738 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 16.5 | 633 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.0 | 152 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 96 | .d | don't know | ||
| 64,838 | .i | iap | ||
| 65 | .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 |
churhpowdo churches have too much power?
Text of this Question or Item
Do you think that churches and religious organizations in this country have too much power or too little power?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 327 | 1 | far too much power | |
| 21.9 | 1,027 | 2 | too much power | |
| 51.8 | 2,424 | 3 | about the right amount of power | |
| 16.6 | 777 | 4 | too little power | |
| 2.7 | 125 | 5 | far too little power | |
| 402 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 63,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 101 | .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 |