Y9 RACIAL ATTITUDES STUDY    
DATA DICTIONARY    
  1/11/12  
     
    Unweighted
     
     
GROUP2 Geo-Racial Group  
     
1 LRBlack 391
2 LRWhite 410
3 OLRBlack 421
4 OLRWhite 428
5 Hispanic 221
     
RESPID Unique ID Number  
     
     
Q1    
1 Yes 1677
2 No 193
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused  
     
     
Q1a How often do you read the local newspaper?  
     
1 Daily 800
2 Several times a week 213
3 Once a week 363
4 Occasionally per month 30
5 Rarely 62
7 Don't Know 4
     
     
Q2 How about the local TV news stations in your area? Do you ever get news from local TV news shows?  
     
1 Yes 1677
2 No 193
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused  
     
     
Q2a How often do you watch the local TV news?  
     
1 Multiple times per day 718
2 Daily 564
3 Multiple times per week 251
4 Once a week 71
5 Occasionally per month 25
6 Rarely 41
7 Don't Know 6
9 Refused 1
     
     
Q3 Do you ever get news from internet sources such as
news websites, blogs, or tweets?
 
     
1 Yes 883
2 No 988
7 Don't Know  
9 Refused  
     
     
Q4 Do you ever get news from SPANISH language news sources?  
     
1 Yes 161
2 No 58
7 Don't Know  
9 Refused 2
     
     
Q5 Do you get news from ENGLISH language news sources?  
     
1 Yes 123
2 No 59
7 Don't Know  
9 Refused 2
     
     
  Next, I have a few questions about the things that may or may not be of interest to you.  Which of the following things, if any, do you generally keep up-to-date with...(ROTATED ORDER)   
Q6LOCAL How about local news and events?  
     
1 Yes 1677
2 No 185
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused 8
     
Q7SPORTS Sports news?  
     
1 Yes 970
2 No 892
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused 8
     
Q8ENT Entertainment or celebrity news?  
     
1 Yes 848
2 No 1016
7 Don't Know  
9 Refused 7
     
Q9US News about the US or World Economy?  
     
1 Yes 1619
2 No 242
9 Refused 10
     
     
Q10POL Political news?  
     
1 Yes 1427
2 No 431
7 Don't Know 3
9 Refused 10
     
     
Q11REL Religious news and information?  
     
1 Yes 1149
2 No 712
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused 9
     
     
Q12HEA Information on health and nutrition?  
     
1 Yes 1483
2 No 378
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused 9
     
Q13OTH Are there other news topics that are of interest to you?  
     
1 Yes 286
2 No 1585
     
     
  To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the media which includes television, newspapers, magazines, radio, or the internetÉ. (ROTATED ORDER)   
Q14 The media is fair in the way it represents BLACKS.   
     
1 Strongly Disagree 397
2 Disagree 558
3 Agree 689
4 Strongly Agree 137
7 Don't Know 42
9 Refused 48
     
     
Q15 The media is fair in the way it represents HISPANICS.  
     
1 Strongly Disagree 319
2 Disagree 608
3 Agree 697
4 Strongly Agree 115
7 Don't Know 79
9 Refused 53
     
     
Q16 I trust TELEVISION NEWS to report information fairly.  
     
1 Strongly Disagree 372
2 Disagree 559
3 Agree 710
4 Strongly Agree 181
7 Don't Know 10
9 Refused 39
     
     
Q17 I trust INTERNET sources to report the news fairly.  
     
1 Strongly Disagree 330
2 Disagree 640
3 Agree 588
4 Strongly Agree 107
7 Don't Know 140
9 Refused 66
     
     
Q18 What ISSUE has been particularly important to you over the past 3 months?  
  Open-ended responses  
     
     
Q19 Where do you get your information on (Q18:ISSUE)?   
     
Q19TV TV news 1106
Q19RED Radio 147
Q19NW National newspaper 148
Q19LC Local newspaper 663
Q19MAG Magazine 114
Q19INT Internet 524
Q19PERS Personal experiences 124
Q19UNI University/school 13
Q19FAM Friends/family/colleagues 125
Q19GOV Local government 19
Q19CHUR Church 17
Q19DK Don't know 2
Q19REF Other 111
     
Q20 To what extent would you say that you were (satisfied or dissatisfied) with the media coverage of THIS ISSUE?  
     
1 Strongly satisfied 182
2 Satisfied 708
3 Dissatisfied 328
4 Strongly dissatisfied 310
7 Don't Know 21
9 Refused 10
     
     
Q21 On a different topic, do you use a computer or smartphone at your workplace, at school, at home, or ANYWHERE else on at least an OCCASIONAL basis?  
     
1 Yes 1289
2 No 531
7 Don't Know 0
9 Refused 51
     
     
Q22 Do you have access to the internet IN YOUR HOME either on a computer or smartphone?  
     
1 Yes 1372
2 No 447
7 Don't Know 1
9 Refused 51
     
     
Q23 What is the MAIN REASON your home does not have internet?   
     
1 Access is not available  14
2 Cost/Access is not affordable 102
3 I don't need or want access to internet 264
4 No computer 26
5 Lack of computer knowledge/skills 34
7 Don't know  5
9 Refused 1
8 Other 1
     
     
Q24 In a normal day, how long do you spend on the internet?  
     
1 Less than 30 minutes 150
2 30 to 59 minutes 205
3 1-2 hours 574
4 3-5 hours 222
5 6-9 hours 94
6 10+ hours 35
8 Never/Not Applicable 585
9 Refused 5
     
     
Q25 Have you EVER joined a social networking site like MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter?   
     
1 Yes 743
2 No/ Not Applicable 1125
9 Refused 3
     
     
  What are the different ways you have used social networking sitesÉ  
Q26 . . . to stay in touch with friends?   
     
1 Yes 673
2 No/ Not Applicable 1198
     
     
Q27 . . . make new friends?  
     
1 Yes 273
2 No/ Not Applicable 1598
     
     
Q28 . . . make new business or professional contacts?  
     
1 Yes 247
2 No/ Not Applicable 1624
     
     
Q29 . . . organize with other people for an event, issue, or cause?  
     
1 Yes 391
2 No/ Not Applicable 1480
     
     
Q30 And now on a different subject, as you may know, some leaders in our community have called for an open dialogue on race.   If Blacks, Whites, and Hispanics honestly expressed their true feelings about race relations, do you think this would do more to (bring races together or cause greater racial divison)?  
     
1 Bring races together 1058
2 Cause greater racial division 605
3 Have no effect (volunteered) 51
7 Don't know 70
9 Refused 87
     
     
Q31 In your opinion, do you think discrimination against BLACKS is widespread or is NOT widespread in Pulaski County?  
     
1 Yes - It is widespread 899
2 No - It is not widespread 855
7 Don't Know 38
9 Refused 79
     
     
Q32 Do you think discrimination against HISPANICS is widespread or is NOT widespread in Pulaski County?  
     
1 Yes - It is widespread 956
2 No - It is not widespread 756
7 Don't Know 77
9 Refused 82
     
     
  Next are a few questions about your attitude towards the way various groups in your community are treated by others. For each of the following groups, please tell me whether you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the way the group is treatedÉ (ROTATED ORDER)  
Q33WH How about Whites?   
     
1 Very satisfied 559
2 Somewhat Satisfied 811
3 Somewhat Dissatisfied 190
4 Very dissatisfied 162
7 Don't Know 39
9 Refused 110
     
     
Q34H How about Hispanics?  
     
1 Very satisfied 238
2 Somewhat Satisfied 746
3 Somewhat Dissatisfied 406
4 Very dissatisfied 290
7 Don't Know 85
9 Refused 106
     
     
Q35BL How about Blacks?  
     
1 Very satisfied 271
2 Satisfied 709
3 Dissatisfied 376
4 Very dissatisfied 391
7 Don't Know 16
9 Refused 108
     
     
Q36 Now I have a few questions to find out your thoughts on racial discrimination against BLACKS.  Do you think racial discrimination is a major factor OR a minor factor in contributing to Blacks having, ON AVERAGE, lower levels of education OR is racial discrimination not at all a factor in oneŐs educational achievement?  
     
1 Major factor 692
2 Minor factor 469
3 Not at all a factor 583
7 Don't know 29
9 Refused 98
     
     
Q37 Do you think racial discrimination is a major factor OR a minor factor for there being a greater percentage of Blacks in U.S. prisons OR is racial discrimination not at all a factor?  
     
1 Major factor 845
2 Minor factor 353
3 Not at all a factor 545
7 Don't know 29
9 Refused 99
     
     
Q38B Thinking about your community in general, based on your personal experiences, are BLACKS in your community treated less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than WHITES on the job or at work?   
     
1 Less fairly 622
2 Same 934
3 More fairly 166
7 Don't Know 42
9 Refused 107
     
     
Q39B How about in stores or at the mall? Are Blacks treated  less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than Whites?  
     
1 Less fairly 603
2 Same 1023
3 More fairly 103
7 Don't Know 37
9 Refused 105
     
     
Q40B How about in restaurants, bars, theaters, or other entertainment places?  
     
1 Less fairly 491
2 Same 1160
3 More fairly 64
7 Don't Know 50
9 Refused 106
     
     
Q41B In your opinion, are Blacks in your community treated less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than Whites in dealing with the police?  
     
1 Less fairly 887
2 Same 749
3 More fairly 66
7 Don't Know 53
9 Refused 116
     
     
Q38H Thinking about your community in general, based on your personal experiences, are HISPANICS in your community treated less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than WHITES on the job or at work?  
     
1 Less fairly 374
2 Same 557
3 More fairly 40
7 Don't Know 33
9 Refused 55
     
     
Q39H How about in stores or at the mall? Are Hispanics treated less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than Whites?  
     
1 Less fairly 306
2 Same 646
3 More fairly 26
7 Don't Know 25
9 Refused 56
     
     
Q40H How about in restaurants, bars, theaters, or other entertainment places?  
     
1 Less fairly 236
2 Same 715
3 More fairly 20
7 Don't Know 32
9 Refused 56
     
     
Q41H In your opinion, are Hispanics in your community treated less fairly, about the same, or more fairly than Whites in dealing with the police?  
     
1 Less fairly 399
2 Same 524
3 More fairly 23
7 Don't Know 51
9 Refused 62
     
Q42 We hear a lot of talk these days about Conservatives and Liberals.   Where would you place yourself on a scale with ("ONE" being Extremely Conservative and "SEVEN" being Extremely Liberal)?  
     
1 Extremely Conservative 228
2 Conservative 219
3 Slightly Conservative 283
4 Moderate 338
5 Slightly Liberal 258
6 Liberal 164
7 Extremely Liberal 169
77 Don't know 70
99 Refused 142
     
Q43 (COMBINED) Thinking about opposition to Barack Obama's policies, do you think that his race is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason people oppose Barack Obama's policies?  
     
1 Major reason 883
2 Minor reason 379
3 Not a reason 467
7 Don't know 23
9 Refused 119
     
  Next, I am going to read a few statements that you may (agree or disagree) with.  (ROTATED ORDER)  
Q44RES I resent any special considerations that Blacks receive because itŐs unfair to other Americans.  
     
1 Strongly disagree 105
2 Disagree 327
3 Agree 315
4 Strongly Agree 235
7 Don't Know 10
9 Refused 67
     
     
Q45BL Blacks do not need any special consideration because racism is a thing of the past.  
     
1 Strongly disagree 184
2 Disagree 310
3 Agree 276
4 Strongly Agree 215
7 Don't Know 5
9 Refused 69
     
     
Q46SUC For Blacks to succeed they need to stop using racism and slavery as excuses.  
     
1 Strongly disagree 47
2 Disagree 92
3 Agree 377
4 Strongly Agree 470
7 Don't Know 4
9 Refused 69
     
     
Q47AGE Racial attitudes may differ depending on age, income, or other personal factors. Please remember your answers are strictly confidential.

What is your age?		  
  Open  
777/999 Don't Know/Refused  
     
Q48SEX Gender  
     
1 Male 679
2 Female 1192
     
Q49MAR Marital Status  
     
1 Married 784
2 Divorced 295
3 Widowed 276
4 Separated 53
5 Never been married,  or 259
6 A member of an unmarried couple 72
7 Don't Know 132
9 Refused  
     
Q50EDU What is the last grade or class that you completed in school?  
     
1-3 Grades 0-8 76
4 High School Incomplete 100
5 High School Graduate 476
6 Assoc. degree, technical, trade, or business after H.S. 133
7 College Incomplete 339
8 College Graduate or more 623
77, 99 Don't Know/Refused 124
     
     
Q51CH How many children under the age of 18 are living with you right now?  
     
888 None 1209
1 1 child 207
2 2 children 169
3 3 children 99
4 4 or more children 65
999 Refused 122
     
     
Q52EMP Are you currently employed or unemployed? Are you...  
     
1 Employed for wages (full or part time) 767
2 Self-employed 112
3 Out of work for more than 1 year 52
4 Out of work for less than 1 year 38
5 A Homemaker (not employed) 91
6 A Student (not employed) 25
7 Retired 499
8 Unable to work 163
99 Refused 124
     
INTID Interviewer ID  
     
  4-digit number  
  N/A - Supervisor  
     
INTRACE Interviewer Race  
     
1 White 726
2 Black 809
3 Hispanic 336
     
LANG Interview Language  
     
  English 1687
  Spanish 184
     
     
Q53INC Total Household Income  
     
1 Less than 10,000 79
2 Less than 15,000 93
3 Less than 20,000 152
4 Less than 25,000 209
5 Less than 35,000 230
6 Less than 50,000 271
7 Less than 75,000 223
8 Less than 100,000 156
9 More than 100,000 219
777/999 DonŐt know/Refused 239
     
CORL Type of Phone  
     
  Landline 1644
  Cell 227
     
WEIGHT Post-Stratification weights based on age, sex, & race  
  Numeric - 4 decimals