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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
rheightrespondent height
Text of this Question or Item
What is your height? Reported in inches.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1 | 53 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 56 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 57 | ||
| 0.2 | 2 | 58 | ||
| 1.5 | 17 | 59 | ||
| 3.2 | 36 | 60 | ||
| 3.7 | 42 | 61 | ||
| 7.7 | 87 | 62 | ||
| 8.3 | 93 | 63 | ||
| 7.6 | 86 | 64 | ||
| 8.1 | 91 | 65 | ||
| 9.5 | 107 | 66 | ||
| 8.0 | 90 | 67 | ||
| 6.9 | 78 | 68 | ||
| 6.2 | 70 | 69 | ||
| 7.4 | 83 | 70 | ||
| 6.7 | 76 | 71 | ||
| 6.3 | 71 | 72 | ||
| 2.5 | 28 | 73 | ||
| 2.5 | 28 | 74 | ||
| 1.2 | 14 | 75 | ||
| 1.2 | 14 | 76 | ||
| 0.6 | 7 | 77 | ||
| 0.2 | 2 | 78 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 80 | ||
| 0.1 | 1 | 95 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 2,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
shutbusgovt should shut down business during pandemic
Text of this Question or Item
Do you think the United States government should or should not have the right to do the following at times of severe epidemics? Shut down businesses and places of employment.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8 | 367 | 1 | definitely should have the right | |
| 29.4 | 310 | 2 | probably should have the right | |
| 15.5 | 164 | 3 | probably should not have the right | |
| 20.3 | 214 | 4 | definitely should not have the right | |
| 96 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 2 | .n | no answer | ||
| 9 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
smokedayhow many cigs a day
Text of this Question or Item
Do you smoke cigarettes, and if so about how many cigarettes a day?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.0 | 665 | 1 | do not smoke and never did | |
| 24.7 | 279 | 2 | do not smoke now but smoked in the past | |
| 4.7 | 53 | 3 | smoke 1-5 cigarettes per day | |
| 4.7 | 53 | 4 | smoke 6-10 cigarettes per day | |
| 5.0 | 56 | 5 | smoke 11-20 cigarettes per day | |
| 1.5 | 17 | 6 | smoke 21-40 cigarettes per day | |
| 0.4 | 5 | 7 | smoke more than 40 cigarettes per day | |
| 25 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
stayhomegovt should make people stay at home
Text of this Question or Item
(Do you think the United States government should or should not have the right to do the following at times of severe epidemics?) Demand that people stay at home.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | 356 | 1 | definitely should have the right | |
| 31.5 | 335 | 2 | probably should have the right | |
| 14.3 | 152 | 3 | probably should not have the right | |
| 20.7 | 220 | 4 | definitely should not have the right | |
| 85 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,382 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
vaxdoharmvaccines do more harm than good
Text of this Question or Item
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about vaccinations? Overall, vaccinations do more harm than good.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 48 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 7.9 | 88 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.2 | 259 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 34.8 | 388 | 4 | disagree | |
| 29.8 | 333 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 36 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,381 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
webdocexpinformation online helped me understand a doctor
Text of this Question or Item
(To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? During the past 12 months, information on the internet...) ...helped me understand what a doctor tried to explain to me.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 70 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 47.5 | 503 | 2 | agree | |
| 27.2 | 288 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 14.4 | 153 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.3 | 46 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 70 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,406 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 3 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
webdradvinternet is useful to decide if doctors give good advice
Text of this Question or Item
(To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) The internet is useful to check that the doctor is giving people appropriate advice.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 51 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 40.1 | 431 | 2 | agree | |
| 32.4 | 349 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 18.3 | 197 | 4 | disagree | |
| 4.5 | 48 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 69 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,381 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 10 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
webhltbehinfomration online affected health positively
Text of this Question or Item
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? During the past 12 months, information on the internet... affected my health behavior in a positive way.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 37 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 30.7 | 325 | 2 | agree | |
| 42.4 | 449 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 16.4 | 174 | 4 | disagree | |
| 6.9 | 73 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 70 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,406 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 5 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
webrelyhard to distinguish reliable and unreliable info online
Text of this Question or Item
(To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) It is not easy to distinguish between reliable and unreliable health information on the internet.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 163 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 43.8 | 476 | 2 | agree | |
| 24.7 | 268 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 14.6 | 159 | 4 | disagree | |
| 1.8 | 20 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 60 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,381 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
websymptinternet is useful to decide if symptoms are serious
Text of this Question or Item
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The internet is useful to help people decide if their symptoms are serious enough to go to the doctor.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 83 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 52.2 | 574 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.8 | 251 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 13.5 | 148 | 4 | disagree | |
| 3.9 | 43 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 51 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 2,381 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 5 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
weight_issprespondent weight
Text of this Question or Item
What is your weight? Reported in pounds.
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 80-500)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Topical Module: Quality of Worklife
allorglevelall levels of org are involved in stress prevention
Text of this Question or Item
(To what extent to do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) In my organization, the prevention of stress involves all levels of the organization.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 | 198 | 1 | strongly disagree | |
| 15.7 | 300 | 2 | disagree | |
| 30.5 | 582 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 35.3 | 674 | 4 | agree | |
| 8.2 | 156 | 5 | strongly agree | |
| 36 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,549 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .n | no answer | ||
| 26 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
feeldownhow often felt down in past 2 weeks
Text of this Question or Item
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems: Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.8 | 1,297 | 1 | not at all | |
| 23.5 | 456 | 2 | several days | |
| 6.0 | 116 | 3 | more than half the days | |
| 3.8 | 73 | 4 | nearly every day | |
| 7 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,557 | .i | iap | ||
| 19 | .n | no answer | ||
| 19 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
feelnervhow often felt nervious in past 2 weeks
Text of this Question or Item
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems: Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.0 | 991 | 1 | not at all | |
| 34.3 | 666 | 2 | several days | |
| 7.4 | 144 | 3 | more than half the days | |
| 7.3 | 141 | 4 | nearly every day | |
| 8 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,557 | .i | iap | ||
| 20 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
nointeresthow often felt no interest in doing things in past 2 weeks
Text of this Question or Item
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems: Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.4 | 1,329 | 1 | not at all | |
| 23.0 | 447 | 2 | several days | |
| 5.1 | 100 | 3 | more than half the days | |
| 3.4 | 66 | 4 | nearly every day | |
| 6 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,557 | .i | iap | ||
| 19 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
psysamephysmanagement supports psychological health
Text of this Question or Item
(To what extent to do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) Senior management considers psychological health to be as important as productivity.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8 | 245 | 1 | strongly disagree | |
| 13.7 | 262 | 2 | disagree | |
| 26.6 | 510 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 35.6 | 684 | 4 | agree | |
| 11.4 | 218 | 5 | strongly agree | |
| 28 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,549 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 22 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
strmgtsupmangement supports stress prevention
Text of this Question or Item
To what extent to do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Senior management show support for stress prevention through involvement and commitment.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | 263 | 1 | strongly disagree | |
| 14.6 | 280 | 2 | disagree | |
| 29.5 | 566 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 32.4 | 622 | 4 | agree | |
| 9.8 | 188 | 5 | strongly agree | |
| 30 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,548 | .i | iap | ||
| 24 | .n | no answer | ||
| 23 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
worryhow often could not control worrying in past 2 weeks
Text of this Question or Item
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems: Not being able to stop or control worrying.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.5 | 1,114 | 1 | not at all | |
| 28.6 | 554 | 2 | several days | |
| 6.9 | 134 | 3 | more than half the days | |
| 7.1 | 137 | 4 | nearly every day | |
| 7 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,557 | .i | iap | ||
| 20 | .n | no answer | ||
| 21 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
wrkmeangfli find my work meaningful
Text of this Question or Item
(Please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of these statements.) I find my work to be very meaningful.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.8 | 680 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 52.9 | 1,034 | 2 | agree | |
| 9.5 | 186 | 3 | disagree | |
| 2.7 | 53 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 12 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,548 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,155 | .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 |
worksickhow many times in the last 90 days did r work while ill
Text of this Question or Item
During the past 3 months, how many days did you work while physically ill?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-90)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |