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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
risklifewould x at risk for taking their own life
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How likely in your opinion is it [VIGNAME] would be at risk for taking his or her life?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8 | 167 | 1 | very likely | |
| 35.9 | 553 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 38.1 | 587 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 15.1 | 233 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 64 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,664 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 35 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
rumopeerwould x spread rumors about peers
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How likely in your opinion is it [VIGNAME] would spread rumors about his/her classmates?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 78 | 1 | very likely | |
| 28.4 | 435 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 50.7 | 777 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 15.8 | 242 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 77 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 32 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
schshootwould x carry out a school shooting
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How likely in your opinion is it [VIGNAME] would carry out a school shooting?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 59 | 1 | very likely | |
| 18.2 | 279 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 47.0 | 719 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 30.9 | 473 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 76 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,663 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 34 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
smediasituation caused by exposure to social media
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In your opinion, how likely is it that [VIGNAME]s situation might be caused by his/her exposure to social media ?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.2 | 334 | 1 | very likely | |
| 50.7 | 798 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 21.2 | 333 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 6.9 | 109 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 40 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,660 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 31 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
takelifewould x actually take own life
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How likely in your opinion is it [VIGNAME] would actually take his or her life?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 113 | 1 | very likely | |
| 28.2 | 427 | 2 | somewhat likely | |
| 42.6 | 645 | 3 | not very likely | |
| 21.8 | 330 | 4 | not at all likely | |
| 83 | .d | don't know | ||
| 1,664 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 42 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
ISSP Digital Society
classtechare poor or rich benefiting more from digital tech
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Do you think that in America rich people or poor people are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.0 | 849 | 1 | rich people are benefitting more than poor people | |
| 25.5 | 361 | 2 | rich and poor people are benefitting equally | |
| 3.7 | 52 | 3 | poor people are benefitting more than rich people | |
| 10.8 | 153 | 4 | neither rich people nor poor people are benefitting | |
| 194 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,676 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 16 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
dataprotresponsibility for internet data protection
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Who should be mostly responsible for protecting personal information when using the internet?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.2 | 542 | 1 | online companies - as they need to ensure they process personal information safely | |
| 44.0 | 593 | 2 | people - as they need to take care of their personal information | |
| 15.7 | 212 | 3 | public authorities - as they need to ensure that personal information is protected | |
| 271 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,673 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 14 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
eductechare educated or uneducated benefiting more from digital tech
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Do you think that in America the highly educated or the less well educated are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.2 | 714 | 1 | the highly educated are benefitting more than the less well educated | |
| 29.7 | 407 | 2 | the highly and the less well educated are benefitting equally | |
| 7.9 | 108 | 3 | the less well educated are benefitting more than the highly educated | |
| 10.2 | 140 | 4 | neither highly educated nor less well educated are benefitting | |
| 241 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,676 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
emonitor1should government be able to monitor online communication
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Do you think that the American government should or should not have the right to do the following? Monitor e-mails, social media content and any other personal information exchanged on the Internet?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 90 | 1 | definitely should have the right | |
| 18.4 | 273 | 2 | probably should have the right | |
| 31.3 | 463 | 3 | probably should not have the right | |
| 44.2 | 654 | 4 | definitely should not have the right | |
| 138 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,673 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
ftruselikelihood r uses internet in next 12 months
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How likely is it that you will personally use the Internet in the next 12 months?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.1 | 6 | 1 | very likely | |
| 5.6 | 3 | 2 | rather likely | |
| 9.3 | 5 | 3 | rather unlikely | |
| 74.1 | 40 | 4 | very unlikely | |
| 9 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 3,245 | .i | iap | ||
| 1 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
gendtechare women or men benefiting more from digital tech
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In all countries, there are differences between social groups. Do you think that in America women or men are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither from the use of the Internet and digital technology?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | 135 | 1 | women are benefitting more than men | |
| 55.7 | 742 | 2 | women and men are benefitting equally | |
| 13.4 | 179 | 3 | men are benefitting more than women | |
| 20.8 | 277 | 4 | neither men nor women are benefitting | |
| 279 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,674 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
harmgood1does technology do more harm than good?
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Here are some statements about technology. Technology includes all kinds of machinery, equipment, digital devices, and software. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Overall, technology does more harm than good.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 70 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 19.5 | 305 | 2 | agree | |
| 34.7 | 542 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 31.8 | 498 | 4 | disagree | |
| 9.5 | 149 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 58 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,670 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
infodealwould r provide info for discounts, free products
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Private companies offer services in return for personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, online-search history, or purchases. Regardless of whether you use the Internet yourself, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. I would provide my personal information online in return for discounts and free products.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 42 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 13.6 | 209 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.0 | 338 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 26.8 | 411 | 4 | disagree | |
| 34.9 | 535 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 85 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,673 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 10 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
infoprofitwould r provide info companies could profit from
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Private companies offer services in return for personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, online-search history, or purchases. Regardless of whether you use the Internet yourself, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. I would provide my personal information online even though private companies may use it to make a profit.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 19 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 8.0 | 123 | 2 | agree | |
| 17.2 | 265 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 33.4 | 515 | 4 | disagree | |
| 40.2 | 619 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 76 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,673 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intaccprxyhow often r asked someone to use the internet on their behalf
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In the last 12 months how often, if at all, did you ask someone to do something for you on the Internet on your behalf, such as sending an email, getting information or shopping online?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.8 | 29 | 1 | not at all | |
| 32.1 | 18 | 2 | once or twice | |
| 16.1 | 9 | 3 | more often | |
| 8 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 3,245 | .i | iap | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intappsr's skill at learning new software
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How would you rate your ability to do the following? Learning how to use new software or apps?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.3 | 450 | 1 | very good | |
| 34.5 | 530 | 2 | good | |
| 21.9 | 337 | 3 | neither good nor bad | |
| 9.4 | 145 | 4 | bad | |
| 4.8 | 74 | 5 | very bad | |
| 27 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intbhlffrequency r was asked to use internet for someone else
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In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, were you asked by someone to do something on their behalf on the Internet, such as sending an email, getting information or shopping online? Exclude work related tasks.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.3 | 557 | 1 | not at all | |
| 33.6 | 502 | 2 | once or twice | |
| 29.0 | 433 | 3 | more often | |
| 74 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,731 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intcnfrmhow often r tries to confirm information with other sources
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When looking for news or information about political matters online, how often, if at all, do you Try to confirm information you find by searching online for another source?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.7 | 283 | 1 | very often | |
| 31.5 | 477 | 2 | often | |
| 31.8 | 482 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 10.7 | 162 | 4 | rarely | |
| 7.3 | 111 | 5 | never | |
| 44 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intcommhow often r uses internet for communication
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How would you rate your ability to do the following? Communicating (for example writing, talking, video calling)?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 | 697 | 1 | very often | |
| 28.0 | 432 | 2 | often | |
| 17.7 | 272 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 5.7 | 88 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 3.4 | 52 | 5 | never | |
| 20 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intfnclhow often r uses internet for financial transactions
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How would you rate your ability to do the following? Shopping, paying bills and other financial transactions?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.2 | 514 | 1 | very often | |
| 34.8 | 539 | 2 | often | |
| 20.0 | 310 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 4.8 | 74 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 7.2 | 111 | 5 | never | |
| 20 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intgamehow often r uses internet for video games
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How would you rate your ability to do the following? Playing video games?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.4 | 208 | 1 | very often | |
| 9.5 | 147 | 2 | often | |
| 16.5 | 255 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 17.6 | 273 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 43.0 | 666 | 5 | never | |
| 17 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 7 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
inthomefrequency r has home internet access
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How often, if at all, do you typically use the Internet on any device at the following locations for any reason? At home
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.3 | 939 | 1 | almost always | |
| 29.8 | 464 | 2 | often | |
| 6.5 | 101 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 2.1 | 32 | 4 | hardly ever | |
| 1.1 | 17 | 5 | never | |
| 0.3 | 5 | 6 | no access | |
| 11 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,731 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 4 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
inthrsshas r or someone they know been harassed online
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Some people report experiences of harassment on the Internet. Have you or someone you know personally ever experienced online harassment or online hate speech?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 147 | 1 | yes, me myself | |
| 16.2 | 250 | 2 | yes, someone i know personally | |
| 6.7 | 103 | 3 | yes, me and someone else i know personally | |
| 67.7 | 1,047 | 4 | no | |
| 77 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,670 | .i | iap | ||
| 4 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intliteracyr's knowledge of online information discretion
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How would you rate your ability to do the following? Knowing which information should not be shared online?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.9 | 830 | 1 | very good | |
| 29.0 | 439 | 2 | good | |
| 12.2 | 184 | 3 | neither good nor bad | |
| 2.8 | 43 | 4 | bad | |
| 1.1 | 17 | 5 | very bad | |
| 49 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intlnlyr would feel lonely without internet?
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Without the Internet I would feel lonely.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 88 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 15.6 | 239 | 2 | agree | |
| 23.0 | 352 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 33.7 | 516 | 4 | disagree | |
| 22.0 | 338 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 33 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 2 | .n | no answer | ||
| 9 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intmeetr more comfortable meeting people online?
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel more comfortable meeting with people online than in person.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 65 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 7.5 | 114 | 2 | agree | |
| 26.1 | 395 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 34.4 | 521 | 4 | disagree | |
| 27.6 | 418 | 5 | strongly disagree | |
| 50 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |
intnewshow often r accesses non-routine political news sources
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When looking for news or information about political matters online, how often, if at all, do you Check a news source thats different from what you normally read, watch or listen to online?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 108 | 1 | very often | |
| 19.8 | 297 | 2 | often | |
| 40.5 | 607 | 3 | sometimes | |
| 20.7 | 311 | 4 | rarely | |
| 11.7 | 176 | 5 | never | |
| 60 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 1,732 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 72,390 | .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 |