Family Issues
1. Should divorce in this country be more difficult to obtain, easier to obtain, or stay as it is now? More difficult to obtain Easier to obtain Stay as it is now
2. Please look at the following list of qualities for a child and then answer the questions below the list.
1. has good manners 2. tries hard to succeed 3. is honest 4. is neat and clean 5. has good sense and sound judgment 6. has self control 7. he acts like a boy or she acts like a girl 8. gets along well with other children 9. obeys his or her parents well 10. is responsible 11. is considerate of others 12. is interested in how and why things happen 13. is a good student
a. The qualities listed above may all be important, but which three would you say are the most desirable for a child to have?
b. Which of these three is the most desirable of all?
c. All of the qualities listed above may be desirable, but which three do you consider least important?
d. Which of these three is least important of all?
Social Problems
3. We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. Below is a list of some problems, and for each please indicate your opinion about the money we're spending.
a. Space exploration program Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
b. Improving and protecting the environment Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
c. Improving and protecting the nation's health Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
d. Solving the problems of the big cities Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
e. Halting the rising crime rate Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
f. Dealing with drug addiction Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
g. Improving the nation's education system Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
h. Foreign aid Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
i. Social Security Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
j. Parks and recreation Spending too much Spending about the right amount Spending too little
4. Some people say that we will have plenty of oil 25 years from now. Others say that at the rate we are using our oil, it will be all used up in about 15 years. Which of these ideas would you guess is most nearly right? Plenty of oil in 25 years Oil used up in 15 years
5a. Which one of the following five problems do you think is the most important problem facing this country at present: Crime and violence Poor quality of government leaders Racial tensions Drug use Breakdown of morality among people in general
5b. How confident are you of your answer to question number 5 a? (Click on one number in the following scale.)
6a. Which one of the following five problems do you think is the most important problem facing this country at present? Breakdown of morality among people in general Drug use Racial tensions Poor quality of government leaders Crime and violence
6b. How confident are you of your answer to question number 6 a? (Click on one number in the following scale.)
7. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with this statement: Social conditions are more to blame than individuals for crime and lawlessness in this country. Agree Disagree
8. People should not be allowed to express opinions that are harmful or offensive to members of other religious or racial groups. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Personal Satisfaction
9. Listed below are various aspects of jobs. Which one of the following job characteristics do you think is the most important to you personally? A job that allows one to work independently A job that is useful to society Good opportunities for advancement An occupation that is recognized and respected An occupation that leaves one a lot of leisure time An interesting job Job security Responsible job tasks High income An occupation in which one can help others A lot of contact with other people Gives a feeling of doing something meaningful Safe and healthful working conditions
10. Please circle the number that best reflects your response.
How happy are you with life in general?
How happy are you with your dating or marriage?
11. In general, how do you feel about your time - would you say that you always feel you have enough leisure time, only sometimes feel you have enough leisure time, or almost never feel you have enough leisure time? Always have enough leisure time Sometimes have enough leisure time Never have enough leisure time
Ideals
12. If you had a choice between two identical products, one a brand name and the other an off-brand, but the brand name cost $3.50 more than the off-brand, which would you be likely to buy? the off-brand product the brand-name product
13. On the average, how much time do you spend weekly doing volunteer work in your community: 0 to 3 hours 4 to 6 hours 7 to 9 hours or more
14. Do you think that advertising is less truthful today than it was a year or two ago? Yes No
Expenses
Spending
15. In the past three months, have you had any expenses for any of the following, either for your family or someone else?
Computer information services? Yes No
TV computer games and computer games software? Yes No
Hand held computer games and computer board games? Yes No
Toys and games? Yes No
Hobbies? Yes No
Moving, storage, and freight express? Yes No
Purchase of pets, pet supplies, and medicine for pets? Yes No
Pet services? Yes No
Veterinarian expenses for pets? Yes No
16. In the past 3 months, have you purchased any alcoholic beverages in restaurants, taverns or cocktail lounges? Yes No
17. In the past 3 months, have you purchased dinners, other meals or snacks in restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, drive-ins, other such places? Yes No
18. Do you use tobacco products, such as ...
... Cigarettes? Yes - What is the usual WEEKLY expense for cigarettes? $.00 No
... Cigars, pipe tobacco, or other tobaccos, including chewing tobacco? Yes - What is the usual WEEKLY expense for these? $.00 No
19. What is the usual MONTHLY expense for haircutting, styling, and other related services for you? Amount $.00
20. Over the last year, approximately how much have you spent on gifts to family members and friends? $1 to $50.99 $51 to $100.99 $101 to 150 or more
Laundry
21a. In the past 3 months, have you used coin-operated laundry or dry cleaning machines? Yes No (Go to Item 22)
21b. What was the total cost for these machines? Amount $.00
21c. Was any of this amount for items other than clothes? Yes - How much? $.00 No
22a. In the past three months, have you sent clothes or other items to the dry cleaners or laundry? Yes No (Go to Item 23)
22b. What was the total cost for dry cleaning and laundry services? Amount $.00
22c. Was any of this amount for items other than clothes? Yes - How much? $.00 No
Credit
23. In the past 3 months, did you owe any money to any of the following?
Revolving credit accounts including store, gasoline, and general purpose credit cards, such as Sears, Amoco, Visa, MasterCard, etc. Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Stores for installment credit accounts? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Banks and savings and loan companies? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Credit unions? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Finance companies? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Insurance companies? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Doctors, dentists, hospitals, or other medical practitioners for expenses not covered by insurance? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Other credit sources? Yes - How much did you owe? $.00 No
Living Quarters
24. Do you or any member of your family pay rent for your living quarters? Yes No
25a. What is the rental charge to you or your family for this unit? Amount $.00 Don't Know
25b. What period of time does this cover? Month Other - Specify
25c. In the past 3 months, how many payments have been made? Number
26. Does the rental payment include the cost of...
... Electricity? Yes No
... Gas? Yes No
... Piped-in water? Yes No
... Heating? Yes No
... Trash/Garbage collection? Yes No
27. In the past three months, have you or any member of your household received any bills for any of the following utilities, fuels, or services?
Electricity? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Natural or utility gas? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Fuel oil? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Kerosene? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Bottled or tank gas? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Wood? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Coal? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Other fuels? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Piped-in water? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Trash/Garbage collection? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Sewerage maintenance? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Water softening service? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Septic tank cleaning? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Cable TV, satellite services, or community antenna? Yes - What was the total amount of the bill(s)? $.00 No
Telephone
28. In the past 3 months, have you used public pay phone service? Yes No
29. What is the name of the company which provides telephone service for your residence? Name of telephone company
30. How many telephone bills have you received in the past three months? Number
31a. What was the total amount of these telephone bill(s)? Amount - $.00 Don't Know
31b. In what month was the latest bill received? Month
31c. Does the total amount of the bill include...
... A basic service charge? Yes No
... Long distance call charges? Yes No
32a. Do you share the cost of your telephone service with at least one other member of your household? No Yes
32b. If yes, how many other members of your household share the cost of telephone service: 4 or more 3 2 1
Vehicles
33. In the past 3 months, have you or your family rented any vehicles? Yes No - Go to item 35.
34. Did you rent any ...
... automobiles? Yes No
... trucks, including vans? Yes No
... motorized camper-coaches? Yes No
... other attachable-type campers? Yes No
... motorcycles, motor scooters, or mopeds (motorized bicycle)? Yes No
... boats, with a motor? Yes No
... boats, without a motor? Yes No
... trailers, other than camper type, such as for a boat or cycle? Yes No
... any other vehicles?
Yes No
35. Do you own any of the following vehicles ...
... trailer type campers? Yes No
... boats, purchased with a motor? Yes No
... boats, purchased without a motor? Yes No
36. Answer the following questions only if you own an automobile, truck or van. If you don't own any of these, go to question 37.
36a. What is the year, make, and model?
First vehicle Year 19 Make Model
Second vehicle Year 19 Make Model
36b. How many cylinders does it have?
First vehicle Cylinders
Second vehicle Cylinders
36c. Does it have ...
... automatic transmission? First vehicle Yes No
Second vehicle Yes No
... power steering? First vehicle Yes No
... power brakes? First vehicle Yes No
... air conditioning? First vehicle Yes No
... sun roof? First vehicle Yes No
... turbo charged engine? First vehicle Yes No
... diesel engine? First vehicle Yes No
... four wheel drive? First vehicle Yes No
36d. How many doors does it have?
First vehicle Doors
Second vehicle Doors
36e. Was it new or used when acquired?
First vehicle New Used
Second vehicle New Used
36f. Was this vehicle purchased from a vehicle dealership, a private individual or somewhere else?
First vehicle Vehicle dealership Private individual Other
Second vehicle Vehicle dealership Private individual Other
36g. Was this vehicle purchased for your own use, purchased as a gift to others, or received as a gift?
First vehicle Purchased for own use Purchased as gift to others Received as a gift
Second vehicle Purchased for own use Purchased as gift to others Received as a gift
36h. How many miles are currently on the vehicle?
First vehicle Miles
Second vehicle Miles
36i. In what month and year was it purchased?
First vehicle Month Year
Second vehicle Month Year
36j. Was a trade-in allowance received?
First vehicle Yes - How much? No
Second vehicle Yes - How much? No
36k. What was the amount paid for it after trade-in allowance and discount?
First vehicle Paid $
Second vehicle Paid $
36l. Did this price include sales tax?
First vehicle Yes No
36m. Was any portion of the purchase price financed?
First vehicle Yes No - Go to item 37
Second vehicle Yes No - Go to item 37
36n. What was the amount of the cash down payment?
First vehicle Amount $.00
Second vehicle Amount $.00
36o. What was the source of credit?
First vehicle Auto Dealer Finance Company Bank Credit Union Insurance Company Individual Other
Second vehicle Auto Dealer Finance Company Bank Credit Union Insurance Company Individual Other
36p. How much was borrowed, excluding any interest?
36q. What was the number of payments contracted for?
First vehicle Number
Second vehicle Number
36r. In what month and year was the first payment made?
36s. What is the amount of each payment?
Questions and Answer
Part 1
37. When you speak of profits, are you thinking of profit on the amount of sales, on the amount of money invested in the business, on year-end inventory, or what? Profit on sales Profit on investment Profit on inventory Profit on other bases.
38. Would you say that the average family gets more electricity for its money today than it did 10 years ago? Yes No
39. Electricity in the Washington Metropolitan area comes primarily from the following source: Steam generators Water power Nuclear power None of the above
40. The following color is the complement of blue: Red Yellow Green
Part 2
41a. On a U. S. penny, the head of Lincoln looks in the following direction: To the right To the left
41b. How confident are you of your answer to question number 41 a? (Click on one number in the following scale.)
42a. Most users of the Internet report the following effect, or lack of effect, on their television viewing time: No effect Watching less TV Watching more TV
42b. How confident are you of your answer to question number 42a? (Click on one number in the following scale.)
43. Consumer spending online amounted to a total of $1.2 billion $2.4 billion $3.6 billion
44. During the 1998 holiday season, U. S. retail sales amounted to a total of $648 billion $670 billion $689 billion
Corporations and Technology
Corporations
45. What do you think the chances are these days that a man won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified woman gets one instead? Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely
46a. On average, women who are employed full time earn less than men earn. Which of the following reasons do you think is the most important reason for this: Women's family responsibilities keep them from putting as much time and effort into their jobs as men do. Men work harder on the job than women do. Employers tend to give men better paying jobs than they give women.
46b. How confident are you of your answer to question number 46a? (Click on one number in the following scale.)
47. Some people say that we will have plenty of oil 25 years from now. Others say that at the rate we are using our oil, it will be all used up in about 15 years. Which of these ideas would you guess is most nearly right? Plenty of oil in 25 years Oil used up in 15 years
48. Should women be given preference in hiring to correct past discrimination, or should they be treated the same as all other candidates? Favor giving preference Oppose giving preference
49. Do you think most companies that lay off workers during slack periods could arrange things to avoid layoffs and provide steady work right through the year? Yes No No opinion
Technology
50. How many hours per day do you watch TV? Up to 2 _ hours 2_ hours to 3 hours 3 hours to 3_ hours 3_ hours to 4 hours 4 hours to 4_ hours More than 4_ hours
51a. Please rate your level of familiarity with the Internet/World Wide Web: Novice Intermediate Expert
51b. About how much time do you spend daily using the Internet/World Wide Web: less than 30 minutes 30 minutes to one hour more than one hour
52. If you were stranded on a desert island, which one of the following technologies would you like to have available in working order? Television Telephone Computer with Internet hookup
53a. On the average, I spend approximately the following amount of time weekly using the Internet/World Wide Web: 16 to 20 hours or more 11 to 15 hours 6 to 10 hours 0 to 5 hours
53b. I have purchased the following number of items over the Internet: 5 or more 3-4 1-2 none
53c. The security/confidentiality of information I provide about myself over the Internet is a big concern of mine, a moderate concern, of little concern. a big concern a moderate concern of little concern
54. If given a choice, would you prefer to submit your Census information on an electronic form over the Internet or on a paper form by mail? By Internet By mail Government and Services
Government Satisfaction
55. Some people feel that the federal government should see to it that all people have adequate housing, while others feel each person should provide his/her own housing. Which comes closest to how you feel about this? Government should provide housing Each person should provide own housing
56. Do you think that the government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and the poor, perhaps by raising the taxes of wealthy families or do you think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor? Reduce income differences Don't reduce income differences
57. Do you think anything should be done to make it easier for people to pay doctor or hospital bills? Yes No
58. Should our country be more active in world affairs? Yes No
59. If private companies were permitted to compete with the U. S. Postal Service, do you think service would be better, worse, or about the same? Better Worse About the same
60. If private companies could compete with the Postal Service to deliver first-class mail, the cost of postage stamps would: Increase Stay the same Decrease
61. Do you think the United States should forbid public speeches against democracy? Yes No No opinion
62. Are you confident that the confidentiality of your information is well protected by government agencies? No Yes Not sure
Social Security
63. Are you currently employed? Yes No - Go to item 67.
64. When it comes to Social Security, if you could choose, would you opt to get out of the system and pay no Social Security taxes or be in the system and pay the Social Security taxes? Get out of the system and pay no taxes Be in the system and pay taxes
65. Do you think any part of the Social Security trust fund should be invested in the stock market? Yes No
66. Do you favor privatizing the Social Security system? Yes No
Retirement
67. Do you think about retirement at all? Yes No - Go to item 76.
68. At what age do you plan to retire? 60 or younger 61-64 65 66 or older
69. Do you expect Social Security to provide more or less than 50% of your retirement income? Less than 50% 50% or more
70. What worries you most about retirement? Poor health Financial problems Boredom Alienation
71. When you reach retirement age, will Social Security benefits pay the same as now, less, or nothing at all? Same as now Less than now Nothing at all
72. Mark all major sources of expected retirement income: IRA Pension(s) Social Security Assistance from family members Private savings 401(k) or 403(b)
73. In your retirement, do you expect to be better or worse off overall than your parents, or about the same? Better off Worse off About the same Not sure
74. Compared to your parents' generation, do you expect to be worse off or better off in the following areas during your retirement? Health care : Worse Better Being independent: Worse Better Having enough money:Worse Better Personal health:Worse Better Ability to stay involved:Worse Better
75. Which of the following activities do you think you will spend time on in retirement? (Mark all that apply.) Reading Concerts Volunteer work Active sports, exercise Travel Spectator sports Part-time, paid employment Theater, movies Continuing education (formal or informal) Hobbies Other
76. In ten years, do you think the cost of a college education will have increased by less than half, increased by more than half, doubled, or more than doubled? Increased by less than half Increased by more than half Doubled More than doubled Not sure
Thank you. This is the end of the survey.