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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3


Belief about Nature

natrelaxnatural environments are peaceful and relaxing
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me 
how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. 
Natural environments are peaceful and relaxing.
Percent N Value Label
85.1 975 1 strongly agree
13.5 155 2 somewhat agree
0.6 7 3 somewhat disagree
0.8 9 4 strongly disagree


4 .d don't know


67,673 .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
natactivenatural environments are a good place for physical activity, such as walking, cy
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me 
how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. 
Natural environments are a good place for physical activity, such as 
walking, cycling, sports, etc.
Percent N Value Label
90.6 1,038 1 strongly agree
8.9 102 2 somewhat agree
0.1 1 3 somewhat disagree
0.4 5 4 strongly disagree


4 .d don't know


67,673 .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
natmeetnatural environments are a good place to meet others from the local community
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me 
how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. 
Natural environments are a good place to meet others from the local 
community.
Percent N Value Label
60.2 687 1 strongly agree
34.3 392 2 somewhat agree
4.6 53 3 somewhat disagree
0.9 10 4 strongly disagree


9 .d don't know


67,673 .i iap


22 .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
nattimeoki spend as much time as i would like in natural environments
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me 
how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. I 
spend as much time as I would like in natural environments.
Percent N Value Label
34.3 393 1 strongly agree
31.8 365 2 somewhat agree
25.5 292 3 somewhat disagree
8.4 96 4 strongly disagree


4 .d don't know


67,673 .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
natlackthere is a lack of interesting activities in natural environments
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me 
how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. 
There is a lack of interesting activities in natural environments.
Percent N Value Label
8.6 98 1 strongly agree
19.8 224 2 somewhat agree
33.1 375 3 somewhat disagree
38.5 437 4 strongly disagree


16 .d don't know


67,673 .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

Pets

numpetshow many pets r's family has
Text of this Question or Item
How many pets does your family have? By family, we mean members of 
your family with whom you currently live.
Percent N Value Label
40.6 894 0 no pets
26.9 591 1
14.3 315 2
7.0 153 3
3.8 84 4
2.3 51 5
1.1 25 6
0.7 15 7
0.5 10 8
0.5 11 9
0.3 7 10
0.4 9 11
0.3 7 12
0.1 3 13
0.2 4 14
0.1 3 15
0.0 1 16
0.0 1 17
0.0 1 18
0.1 2 19
0.6 14 20 20 or more pets


4 .d don't know


69,924 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
whynopetreason why r's family has no pet
Text of this Question or Item
Why doesnt your family have a pet? Please choose the most important 
reason.
Percent N Value Label
20.0 95 1 no interest
5.9 28 2 too expensive
33.3 158 3 too much time or work to care for pet
8.2 39 4 allergies (own or another household member)
3.0 14 5 health risks
12.2 58 6 residential restrictions
7.8 37 7 pet died
4.2 20 8 away too much, travelling, working, or both
5.3 25 9 other


68,346 .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
petb4did r's family have a pet 5 years ago
Text of this Question or Item
Did your family have a pet 5 years ago?
Percent N Value Label
66.5 765 1 yes
33.5 385 2 no


2 .d don't know


67,673 .i iap


21 .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
dogdog
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Dog
Percent N Value Label
26.4 345 0 does not have
73.6 962 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
catcat
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Cat
Percent N Value Label
58.0 758 0 does not have
42.0 549 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
smammalsmall mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster)
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster)
Percent N Value Label
95.3 1,246 0 does not have
4.7 61 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
birdbird
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Bird
Percent N Value Label
95.4 1,247 0 does not have
4.6 60 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
fishfish
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Fish
Percent N Value Label
94.6 1,237 0 does not have
5.4 70 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
reptilereptile (turtle, snake, lizard)
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Reptile
Percent N Value Label
95.6 1,250 0 does not have
4.4 57 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
horsehorse
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Horse
Percent N Value Label
97.6 657 0 does not have
2.4 16 1 has


68,147 .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
pigpig
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Pig
Percent N Value Label
99.6 670 0 does not have
0.4 3 1 has


68,147 .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
goatgoat
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Goat
Percent N Value Label
99.7 671 0 does not have
0.3 2 1 has


68,147 .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
othpetother pet
Text of this Question or Item
Current pet - Some other kind of pet
Percent N Value Label
96.7 1,264 0 does not have
3.3 43 1 has


70,822 .i iap


26 .n no answer


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
petplayhow often r spends time each day playing with or training pet
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your favorite pet, how often do you spend time each 
day playing with or exercising your pet? Would you say almost always, 
often, sometimes, or never?
Percent N Value Label
39.6 266 1 almost always
32.1 216 2 often
20.8 140 3 sometimes
7.4 50 4 never


68,147 .i iap


27 .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
petcmfrthow often r seeks pet for comfort when feeling bad
Text of this Question or Item
When you feel bad, how often do you seek your pet for comfort?
Percent N Value Label
34.0 228 1 almost always
24.8 166 2 often
23.3 156 3 sometimes
17.9 120 4 never


2 .d don't know


68,147 .i iap


27 .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
petfamhow often r considers pet member of family
Text of this Question or Item
How often do you consider your pet to be a member of your family?
Percent N Value Label
79.5 1,037 1 almost always
11.3 147 2 often
5.9 77 3 sometimes
3.4 44 4 never


1 .d don't know


70,822 .i iap


27 .n no answer


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
dogb4dog
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Dog
Percent N Value Label
19.9 36 0 did not have
80.1 145 1 had


68,642 .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
catb4cat
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Cat
Percent N Value Label
72.4 131 0 did not have
27.6 50 1 had


68,642 .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
smammalb4small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster)
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster)
Percent N Value Label
96.7 175 0 did not have
3.3 6 1 had


68,642 .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
birdb4bird
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Bird
Percent N Value Label
97.2 176 0 did not have
2.8 5 1 had


68,642 .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
fishb4fish
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Fish
Percent N Value Label
95.6 173 0 did not have
4.4 8 1 had


68,642 .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
reptileb4reptile (turtle, snake, lizard)
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Reptile
Percent N Value Label
96.1 174 0 did not have
3.9 7 1 had


68,642 .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
horseb4horse
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Horse
Percent N Value Label
99.4 180 0 did not have
0.6 1 1 had


68,642 .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
pigb4pig
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Pig
Percent N Value Label
100.0 181 0 did not have
0.0 0 1 had


68,642 .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
goatb4goat
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Goat
Percent N Value Label
100.0 181 0 did not have
0.0 0 1 had


68,642 .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
othpetb4other pet
Text of this Question or Item
Past pet - Some other kind of pet
Percent N Value Label
98.3 178 0 did not have
1.7 3 1 had


68,642 .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
petb4plyhow often r used to spend time each day playing with or training pet
Text of this Question or Item
Thinking about your favorite pet, how often did you spend time each 
day playing with or exercising your pet? Would you say almost always, 
often, sometimes, or never?
Percent N Value Label
50.8 92 1 almost always
22.7 41 2 often
17.7 32 3 sometimes
8.8 16 4 never


68,642 .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
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