NLSY79 Young Adults 2006

Round 22

 

    Section 16: Attitudes



Q16-0A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

[flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 2004]==0
COMMENT: Machine check: R was not interviewed in 2004?

If  Answer  =  1  Then  GoTo   Q16-5

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Q16-5 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

*********SECTION 16 **** ATTITUDES ***********

The next series of sentences describes the way some people feel about how much control they have over their lives. After each statement, please tell me whether you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree.....

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Q16-5A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

There is really no way I can solve some of the problems I have.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Sometimes I feel that I'm being pushed around in life.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I have little control over the things that happen to me.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I can do just about anything I really set my mind to.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I often feel helpless in dealing with the problems of life.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

What happens to me in the future mostly depends on me.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5G []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

There is little I can do to change many of the important things in my life.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

The following statements describe the way some people may feel about themselves. After each statement, please tell me whether you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree....

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Q16-5H-A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I feel that I have a number of good qualities.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I am able to do things as well as most people.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I feel that I do not have much to be proud of.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I take a positive attitude toward myself.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-G []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-H []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I wish I could have more respect for myself.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-I []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I certainly feel useless at times.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5H-J
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Q16-5H-J []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

At times I think I am no good at all.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I often get in a jam because I do things without thinking.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I think that planning takes the fun out of things.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-C
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Q16-5I-C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I have to use a lot of self-control to keep out of trouble.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I enjoy taking risks.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

I enjoy new and exciting experiences, even if they are a little frightening or unusual.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-5I-F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Life with no danger in it would be too dull for me.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-6 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Now I am going to read a list of the ways you might have felt or behaved recently. After each statement, please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...

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Q16-6A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I felt depressed.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I felt that everything I did was an effort.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...My sleep was restless.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I felt sad.

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-6G []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

(Please tell me how often you felt this way during the past week...)

...I could not get "going."

                0      Rarely,  None  of  the  time,  1  Day
                1      Some,  A  little  of  the  time,  1-2  days
                2      Occasionally,  Moderate  Amt.  of  the  time,  3-4  days
                3      Most,  All  of  the  time,  5-7  days

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Q16-7 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

We are interested in your opinion about the employment of wives. I will read a series of statements and after each one I would like to know whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree.

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Q16-7A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

A woman's place is in the home, not the office or shop.

Do you....

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

A wife who carries out her full family responsibilities doesn't have time for outside employment.

Do you....

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

A working wife feels more useful than one who doesn't hold a job.


Do you....

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Employment of wives leads to more juvenile delinquency.

Do you....

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Employment of both parents is necessary to keep up with the high cost of living.

Do you....

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

It is much better for everyone concerned if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family.

Do you...

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7G []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Men should share the work around the house with women, such as doing dishes, cleaning and so forth.

Do you...

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7H []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.

Do you...

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-7I []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

([age of young adult]==14)|| ([age of young adult]==15) || ([age of young adult]==16)
COMMENT: Is R 14-16 years of age?

If  Answer  =  1  Then  GoTo   Q16-8

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Q16-8 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Here are some views that young people have about themselves.

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Q16-8A []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Girls and boys should be treated the same at school. How much do you agree or disagree?

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-8B []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

A girl should NOT let a boy know she is smarter than he is.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-8C []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Competing with boys in school would make a girl unpopular with boys.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-8D []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

A girl should pay her own way on dates.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-8E []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

If there is not enough money for all the children in a family to go to college, the boys should get to go instead of the girls.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-8F []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

It is perfectly okay for a girl to ask a boy for a date, even if he has never asked her.

                1      Strongly  Disagree
                2      Disagree
                3      Agree
                4      Strongly  Agree

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Q16-9 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Here are some personality traits that may or may not apply to you. You will hear several pairs of personality traits that are related but not exactly the same.

Using a scale from 1 to 7, where 1 means disagree strongly and 7 means agree strongly, please rate how well each pair of traits applies to you, even if one characteristic applies more strongly than the other.

- ....Extraverted,  enthusiastic
- ....Critical,  quarrelsome
- ....Dependable,  self-disciplined
- ....Anxious,  easily  upset
- ....Open  to  new  experiences,  complex
- ....Reserved,  quiet
- ....Sympathetic,  warm
- ....Disorganized,  careless
- ....Calm,  emotionally  stable
- ....Conventional,  uncreative
 
                1      1  --  Disagree  strongly
                2      2  --  Disagree  moderately
                3      3  --  Disagree  a  little
                4      4  --  Neither  agree  nor  disagree
                5      5  --  Agree  a  little
                6      6  --  Agree  moderately
                7      7  --  Agree  strongly

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