NLSY79 Young Adults 2008
 Round 23
  

 

Section 16: Attitudes

 



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.....


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....


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 []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 []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...


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

In the past week, on how many days have you...

...felt annoyed or frustrated?

Enter Number: 

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

(In the past week, on how many days have you...)

...felt angry?

Enter Number: 

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

(In the past week, on how many days have you...)

...felt very critical of others?

Enter Number: 

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

(In the past week, on how many days have you...)

...yelled at someone or something?

Enter Number: 

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

(In the past week, on how many days have you...)

...felt rage?

Enter Number: 

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

(In the past week, on how many days have you...)

...lost your temper?

Enter Number: 

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

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 2006]==1)

COMMENT: Machine check: Was R interviewed as YA in 2006?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q16-7

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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.


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

It would be okay for a man and a woman to have children within a cohabiting relationship.

Do you...


(INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY, CLARIFY: "By a cohabiting relationship, we mean a couple living together who are not married.")

 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 Go To
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Q16-8 []Section: Section 16: Attitudes

Here are some views that young people have about themselves.


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

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 2006]==1)

COMMENT: Machine check: Was R interviewed as YA in 2006?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q16-9

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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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