NLSY79 Young Adults 2002
Round 20

Attitudes



Q16-0A []Section: Attitudes

([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 2000]=0)
COMMENT: Machine check: Was R not interviewed in 2000?

If Answer = 1 Then GoTo  Q16-5

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Q16-6H
Lead-In:         Q15-145 [Default]


Q16-5 []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-0A [1:1]


Q16-5A []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5 [Default]


Q16-5B []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5A [Default]


Q16-5C []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5B [Default]


Q16-5D []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5C [Default]


Q16-5E []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5D [Default]


Q16-5F []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5E [Default]


Q16-5G []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5F [Default]


Q16-5H []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5G [Default]


Q16-5H-A []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H [Default]


Q16-5H-B []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-A [Default]


Q16-5H-C []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-B [Default]


Q16-5H-D []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-C [Default]


Q16-5H-E []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-D [Default]


Q16-5H-F []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-E [Default]


Q16-5H-G []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-F [Default]


Q16-5H-H []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-G [Default]


Q16-5H-I []Section: Attitudes

I certainly feel useless at times.

1   Strongly Disagree
2   Disagree
3   Agree
4   Strongly Agree

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Q16-5H-J
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-H [Default]


Q16-5H-J []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-I [Default]


Q16-5I-A []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5H-J [Default]


Q16-5I-B []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-A [Default]


Q16-5I-C []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-B [Default]


Q16-5I-D []Section: Attitudes

I enjoy taking risks.

1   Strongly Disagree
2   Disagree
3   Agree
4   Strongly Agree

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Q16-5I-E
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-C [Default]


Q16-5I-E []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-D [Default]


Q16-5I-F []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-E [Default]


Q16-6 []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-5I-F [Default]


Q16-6A []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6 [Default]


Q16-6B []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6A [Default]


Q16-6C []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6B [Default]


Q16-6D []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6C [Default]


Q16-6E []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6D [Default]


Q16-6F []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6E [Default]


Q16-6G []Section: 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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Q16-6H
Lead-In:         Q16-6F [Default]


Q16-6H []Section: Attitudes

(([flag indicating if this is R's second time in the grant sample]=1) or ([R's age]=17) or ([R's age]=18))
COMMENT: Machine check: Is this R's second time in grant sample or is R either 17 or 18?

If Answer = 1 Then GoTo  Q16-7

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YASR-0
Lead-In:         Q16-0A [Default], Q16-6G [Default]


Q16-7 []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-6H [1:1]


Q16-7A []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7 [Default]


Q16-7B []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7A [Default]


Q16-7C []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7B [Default]


Q16-7D []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7C [Default]


Q16-7E []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7D [Default]


Q16-7F []Section: 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
Lead-In:         Q16-7E [Default]


Q16-7G []Section: 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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Lead-In:         Q16-7F [Default]


Q16-7H []Section: 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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Lead-In:         Q16-7G [Default]