YEAR 8 QUESTIONNAIRE

Focus on Values

 

 

GROUP2       - Geo-racial Group

1          LRBlack

2          LRWhite

3          OLRBlack

4          OLRWhite

5          Hispanic

 

UNIQUEID – Unique Identifier

 

The first few questions are about peopleÕs VALUES. By values I mean things that people view as important.  I'm going to read you a list of things that some people value in their lives but other people say are not important. Please tell me how important each is to you personally . . . How about . . . 

 

Q1.  Being successful in a career?  [Is this  . . .]

1          Very important

2          Somewhat important

3          Not too important, OR

4          Not at all important

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q2.  [How about . . .] 

1          Very important

2          Somewhat important

3          Not too important, OR

4          Not at all important

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q3.  [How about . . .] 

Living a religious life?  [Is this  . . .]

1          Very important

2          Somewhat important

3          Not too important, OR

4          Not at all important

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q4.  [How about . . .] 

 

Having children?  [Is this  . . .]

1          Very important

2          Somewhat important

3          Not too important, OR

4          Not at all important

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q5.  [How about . . .]   

Being wealthy?  [Is this  . . .]

1          Very important

2          Somewhat important

3          Not too important, OR

4          Not at all important

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

10YBW.  In the last ten years do you think the values held by black people and the values held by white people have become more SIMILAR or more DIFFERENT? 

1          More similar, OR

2          More different

3          No change - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

10YBH.  In the last ten years do you think the values held by blacks and the values held by Hispanics have become more SIMILAR or more DIFFERENT? 

1          More similar, OR

2          More different

3          No change - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

10YWH.  In the last ten years do you think the values held by whites and the values held by Hispanics have become more SIMILAR or more DIFFERENT? 

1          More similar, OR

2          More different

3          No change - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q9a. How much do you think middle class blacks and poor blacks share values in common?

 

Do middle class blacks and poor blacks have . . .

1          A lot in common

2          Some in common

3          Only a little in common, OR

4          Almost nothing in common

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q9b. How much do you think middle class whites and poor whites share values in common?

1          A lot in common

2          Some in common

3          Only a little in common, OR

4          Almost nothing in common

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q9c. How much do you think Hispanic immigrants and Hispanics born in the U.S. share values in common? Do Hispanic immigrants and Hispanics born in the U.S. have . . .

1          A lot in common

2          Some in common

3          Only a little in common, OR

4          Almost nothing in common

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q10. Which of these statements comes CLOSER to your own views, even if neither is exactly right . . .

 

The growing number of newcomers from other countries THREATENS traditional American customs and values.OR  The growing number of newcomers from other countries STRENGTHENS American society.

1          THREATENS traditional American customs and values, OR

2          STRENGTHENS American society

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q11.  How much would you say President Barack Obama shares the values and interests of people like you? Would you say . . .

1          A lot

2          Some, OR

3          Not too much

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

4          Other [Specify]:  ÇQ11SPÈ

 

 

Q12a.  How many times in the past year have you been inside the home of a BLACK friend or have they been inside your home?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q13a.  How many times in the past year have you been inside the home of a HISPANIC friend or have they been inside your home?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q14a.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a BLACK friend to a restaurant, bar, theatre, or other entertainment place?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Never go out to these places

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q15a.  How often do you attend a church or place of worship?   At least once a week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom, or never?

1          At least once a week

2          Almost every week

3          About once a month

4          Seldom, OR

5          Never

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q16a.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a BLACK friend to a church or place of worship?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Does not attend church

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

For these next few questions, I'd like you to think about activities you may or may not have done.

Q12b.  How many times in the past year have you been inside the home of a WHITE friend or have they been inside your home?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q13b.  How many times in the past year have you been inside the home of a HISPANIC friend or have they been inside your home?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q14b.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a WHITE friend to a restaurant, bar, theatre, or other entertainment place?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Never go out to these places

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q15b.  How often do you attend a church or place of worship?   At least once a week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom, or never?

1          At least once a week

2          Almost every week

3          About once a month

4          Seldom, OR

5          Never

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q16b.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a WHITE friend to a church or place of worship?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Does not attend church

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q12c.  How many times in the past year have you been inside the home of a NON-HISPANIC friend or have they been inside your home?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q14c.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a NON-HISPANIC friend to a restaurant, bar, theatre, or other entertainment place?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Never go out to these places

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q15c.  How often do you attend a church or place of worship?  At least once a week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom, or never?

1          At least once a week

2          Almost every week

3          About once a month

4          Seldom, OR

5          Never

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q16c.  How many times in the past year have you gone with a NON-HISPANIC friend to a church or place of worship?

1          0 - NONE

2          1-2 times

3          3-5 times

4          6-10 times

5          More than 10 times

6          Does not apply/Does not attend church

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Now I would like to ask your opinion of differences or CONFLICTS between different social groups in our community.

 

In your opinion, how strong of a conflict is there in Pulaski County between . . .

 

Q17. Blacks and whites? [Are there . . .]

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q18. Blacks and Hispanics?     [Are there . . .]

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q19. Whites and Hispanics?     [Are there . . .]

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q20. Poor and the rich?     [Are there . . .]

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

 

Q21. Young people and older people?     [Are there . . .]

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

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Q22. Immigrants and people born in the United States?    

1          Very strong conflicts

2          Strong conflicts

3          Not very strong conflicts, OR

4          There are no conflicts

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

In your opinion . . .

 

Q23. How well do you think Hispanics are treated in your community?

 

The same as whites, not very well, or badly?   

1          Same as whites

2          Not very well, OR

3          Badly

4          Other (vol) (Q23SP

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

4          Other [Specify]:  ÇQ23SPÈ

 

 

Q24. How well do you think blacks are treated in your community?

The same as whites, not very well, or badly?

1          Same as whites

2          Not very well, OR

3          Badly

4          Other (vol) (Q24SP)

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

4          Other [Specify]:  ÇÈ

 

 

Can you think of ANY occasion in the last 30 days when you

were treated unfairly because you were HISPANIC/BLACK . . .

STORE  In a store where you were shopping?

WORK  At your place of work

REST   In a restaurant, bar, theater, or other entertainment place

POLICE  In dealing with the police, such as traffic incidents

HEALTH  While getting healthcare for yourself or a family

 

Q30.  I want to ask you some questions about how you view other people.

 

Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be TRUSTED or that you CANNOT be TOO careful in dealing with people?

1          Can be TRUSTED

2          CANNOT be too careful

3          Depends - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q31.  Do you think most people would try to take ADVANTAGE of you if they got the chance, or would they try to be FAIR?

1          Try to be FAIR

2          Would take ADVANTAGE

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q32.  Would you say that most of the time people TRY to be HELPFUL, or that they are mostly just LOOKING OUT for THEMSELVES?

1          Try to be HELPFUL

2          LOOKING OUT for themselves

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q33. Next, I'd like to know how much you trust different groups of people. First, think about . . .

 

People in your neighborhood.  Generally speaking, would you say that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q34. [How about . . .] People you work with?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q35. [How about . . .] People at your church or place of worship?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

Q36. [How about . . .] People who work in the stores where you shop?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

 

 

Q37. How about Whites?  Generally speaking, would you say that you can trust them a lot,

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q38. How about Blacks?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q39. How about Hispanics?

1          Trust them a lot

2          Trust them some

3          Trust them only a little, OR

4          Trust them not at all

5          Does not apply - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q40. On a different subject . . . In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?

1          Republican

2          Democrat, OR

3          Independent

4          No preference – VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

5          Other party [Specify]:  ÇQ40SPÈ

 

 

Q41a. Do you mostly think of Barack Obama as . . .A black person OR mostly as a person of mixed race?

1          A black person or mostly as

2          A person of mixed race.

3          Both - VOLUNTEERED

4          Neither - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

5          Other [Specify]:  ÇQ41aspÈ

 

Q41b. Do you mostly think of Barack Obama as . . .A person of mixed race OR mostly as a black person?

2          A person of mixed race or mostly as

1          A black person.

3          Both - VOLUNTEERED

4          Neither - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

5          Other [Specify]:  ÇQ42aspÈ

 

Q42. Now thinking about opposition to President Obama's policies, do you think that racism is a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor in opposition to Barack Obama's policies?

1          Major factor

2          Minor factor, OR

3          Not a factor

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

 

AGE.     What is your age?

Years

777 - Don't Know

999 - Refused

 

 

Q44.    

1 Male

2 Female

 

 

Q45.     Are you currently . . .

1          Married

2          Divorced

3          Widowed

4          Separated

5          Never been married, OR

6          A member of an unmarried couple

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

 

 

Q46.     What is the last grade or class that you completed in school?

1          None, or grade 1-4

2          Grades 5, 6 or 7

3          Grade 8

4          High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)

5          High school graduate, Grade 12 or GED

6          Assoc. degree, technical, trade, or business after H.S.

7          College/university incomplete

8          College/university graduate or more

77       Don't Know

99       Refused

 

 

Q47.     How many children under the age of 18 are living with you right now? This includes not only your own children through birth or marriage, but also those who may be living in your home for other reasons such as foster care or other relatives.

Number of children

888 - None

777 - Don't Know

999 - Refused

 

Q48. The terms Hispanic and Latino are both used to describe people who are of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent.

Do you happen to PREFER one of these terms more than the other?

1          Hispanic

2          Latino

3          No preference - VOLUNTEERED

7          Don't Know

9          Refused

4          Other [Specify]:  ÇQ48SPÈ

 

 

Q49. Were you born in Mexico, in the United States, or in another country?

1            Mexico

2            United States

3            Central American Country ÇQ49spÈ
4            South American Country ÇQ49spÈ
7            Don't Know

9            Refused

 

 

 

Q50. Was your MOTHER born in Mexico, in the United States, or in another country?

IF R IS HESITANT->"We are not asking these question with regards to any immigration laws. Your answers are completely confidential. We would just like to know if opinions differ based on country of origin."

1            Mexico

2            United States

3            Central American Country ÇQ49spÈ
4            South American Country ÇQ49spÈ
7            Don't Know

9            Refused

 

 

 

Q51. Was your FATHER born in Mexico, in the United States, or in another country?

1            Mexico

2            United States

3            Central American Country ÇQ49spÈ
4            South American Country ÇQ49spÈ
7            Don't Know

9            Refused

 

 

 

Q52.     Are you

1          Employed for wages (full or part time)

2          Self-employed

3          Out of work for more than 1 year

4          Out of work for less than 1 year

5          A Homemaker (not employed)

6          A Student (not employed)

7          Retired, or

8          Unable to work

9          Refusal

 

 

Q53.     How many ADULT members of your household currently use a cell phone for any purpose?

Number of Adults

88  None

77  Don't Know/Not Sure

99  Refused

 

CELLORLL– Interview conducted on type of phone

1 LANDLINEÕ

2 CELL

 

LANG – Interview conducted in language

1 English

2 Spanish

 

INCOME     If you added together the yearly incomes, before taxes, of all the members of your household for last year, 2009, would the total be

1          Less than 10,000

2          Less than 15,000

3          Less than 20,000

4          Less than 25,000

5          Less than 35,000

6          Less than 50,000

7          Less than 75,000

8          Less than 100,000

9          More than 100,000

 

LANG  Survey Conducted in

1          ENGLISH

2          SPANISH

 

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