ORANGE COUNTY ANNUAL SURVEY 1982
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CASE ID
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AREA
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SOUTH
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NORTH
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CURRENT RESIDENCE
Is the place where you currently live a:
1
S FAM DETACHED
2
S FAM ATTACHED
3
APARTMENT
4
MOBILE HOME
5
OTHER
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# ROOMS CURRENT RESIDENCE
How many rooms do you have in your home, not count-ing hallways,
kitchen, and bathrooms?
DON'T READ [CODE DIRECTLY]
0
DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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9 OR MORE
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YEARS AT CURRENT RESIDENCE
How long have you lived at your current residence?
1
LESS THAN A YEAR
2
1 TO 2 YEARS
3
3 TO 5 YEARS
4
6 TO 10 YEARS
5
11 TO 20 YEARS
6
MORE THAN 20 YEARS
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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REASON FOR LAST MOVE
What was the orimary reason you decided to leave your last
residence? (list up to three probe)
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REASON FOR LAST MOVE
What was the orimary reason you decided to leave your last
residence? (list up to three probe)
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REASON FOR LAST MOVE
What was the orimary reason you decided to leave your last
residence? (list up to three probe)
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REASON CHOSE CURRENT COMMUNITY
What was the primary reason you chose your present community over
some other places? (list up to threes probe)
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REASON CHOSE CURRENT COMMUNITY
What was the primary reason you chose your present community over
some other places? (list up to threes probe)
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REASON CHOSE CURRENT COMMUNITY
What was the primary reason you chose your present community over
some other places? (list up to threes probe)
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LAST RESIDENCE
Was your last residence in:
1
ORANGE COUNTY
2
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
3
OTHER CALIF COUNTY
4
OTHER STATE
5
OUTSIDE USA
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OWN OR RENT PREVIOUS RESIDENCE
Did you own or rent your previous residence?
1
OWN
2
RENT
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# PERSONS AT LAST RESIDENCE
How many persons, including yourself, lived in your last
residence? [CODE DIRECTLY]
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9 OR MORE
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# ROOMS PREVIOUS RESIDENCE
How many rooms did you have in your previous residence?
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9
9 OR MORE
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TIMES MOVED LAST 5 YEARS
Counting your move to your present residence, how many times
have you moved in the last five years?
0
DIDNT MOVE
1
ONE
2
TWO
3
THREE
4
FOUR
5
FIVE OR MORE
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INTEREST IN MOVING
At present, how interested are you in moving to a different
residence?
1
NOT INTERESTED
2
SOMEWHAT INTERESTED
3
VERY MUCH INTERESTED
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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REASON INTERESTED MOVING
What are the primary reasons why you are
interested in moving? (list up to three: probe)
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REASON INTERESTED MOVING
What are the primary reasons why you are
interested in moving? (list up to three: probe)
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REASON INTERESTED MOVING
What are the primary reasons why you are
interested in moving? (list up to three: probe)
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MOVE OUTSIDE ORANGE COUNTY
Are you interested in moving outside orange County?
1
YES
2
NO
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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OWN OR RENT PRESENT RESIDENCE
Do you own or rent your present residence?
1
OWN
2
RENT
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HOPE TO OWN HOME IN FUTURE
Do you hope to someday own a home?
1
YES
2
NO
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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LIKELY OWN HOME NEXT 3 YEARS
Realistically, how likely is it that within the next
three years you will own your own home?
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VERY LIKELY
2
SOMEWHAT LIKELY
3
NOT AT ALL LIKELY
4
DONT KNOW
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PREFERRED DWELLING
If you had your choice, what type of dwelling
would you prefer to live in?
1
S FAM DETACHED
2
S FAM ATTACHED
3
APARTMENT
4
MOBILE HOME
5
OTHER
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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LOCAL GROUP ACTIVITY
Are you active in any local group, such as a homeowners'
association, a block club, or other
sort of neighborhood organization?
1
YES
2
NO
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SOCIALIZE WITH NEIGHBORS
How often do you socialize with friends and relatives who live in
your neighborhood?
1
SEV TIMES A WEEK
2
ABOUT ONCE A WEEK
3
SEV TIMES A MONTH
4
ABOUT ONCE A MONTH
5
SEV TIMES A YEAR
6
ALMOST NEVER
7
NEVER
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SAFETY OF NEIGHBORHOOD
Would you say that it is safe to go out walking at night where you
live?
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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CRIME VICTIM IMMED FAMILY
In the last year have you or anyone in your
immediate family been the victim of a crime--such
as a burglary, auto theft, mugging, stickup or
threat--in your neighborhood?
1
YES
2
NO
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SMOG IN PAST WEEK
Now, I'd like to ask you about smog in your neighborhood.
Would you say in the past week there was:
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LITTLE OR NO SMOG
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SOME SMOG
3
QUITE A BIT SMOG
4
EXTREME SMOG
5
DONT KNOW
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NOISE LEVEL PAST WEEK
What about the level of noise from cars, airplanes, and neighbors
in your neighborhood. Would you say in the past week, there was:
1
LITTLE OR NO NOISE
2
SOME NOISE
3
QUITE A BIT NOISE
4
EXTREME NOISE
5
DONT KNOW
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POPULATION GROWTH LAST 3 YEARS
In the last three years do you think the population in your city
or town has been:
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GROWING RAPIDILY
2
GROWING SLOWLY
3
ABOUT THE SAME
4
LOSING POPULATION
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE STREET AND ROAD UPKEEP
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
The way streets and roads are kept up. Would you say this is:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
The public school system. Would you say this is:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE POLICE PROTECTION
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
police protection. Would you say this is:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE PARKS AND RECREATION
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
parks and other public recreational facilities. Would you say
these are:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE SHOPPING CENTERS
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
grocery stores and shopping centers. Would you say
these are:
1
EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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RATE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I'd like to ask you how you would rate some of
the main public services you are supposed to receive.
hospitals and health clinics. Would you say these are:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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LIMIT CITY GROWTH
Do you think that growth and development in your city should be limited?
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YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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LIMIT GROWTH:TAXES
I am going to read you a list of reasons why some people want to limit growth. For each one tell
me if this is a reason why you would like to limit growth?
to avoid increases in government spending and local taxes
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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LIMIT GROWTH:ENVIRONMENT
I am going to read you a list of reasons why some people want to limit growth. For each one tell
me if this is a reason why you would like to limit growth?
to prevent the environment from deteriorating
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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LIMIT GROWTH:TRAFFIC
I am going to read you a list of reasons why some people want to limit growth. For each one tell
me if this is a reason why you would like to limit growth?
to prevent an increase in traffic congestion and overcrowding
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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LIMIT GROWTH:PROPERTY VALUES
I am going to read you a list of reasons why some people want to limit growth. For each one tell
me if this is a reason why you would like to limit growth?
to maintain present property values
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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STRICTNESS OF GROWTH REGS
Do you think that government regulations in your city aimed at controlling growth are:
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TOO STRICT
2
ABOUT RIGHT
3
NOT STRICT ENOUGH
4
DONT KNOW
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CITY GOVT RATING
How would you rate the performance of your city government in solving problems in your community?
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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TAX CUT DESPITE SERVICE CUT
Would you support further cuts in state and local taxes even if some government services would
have to be cut back?
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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FREEWAY OPINION
Which of the following best describes how you feel about the
freeways in Orange County?
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SATISFACTORY
2
ADD MORE LANES
3
BUILD NEW FWAYS
4
DONT KNOW
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FREEWAY TAX HIKE
Would you be willing to pay slightly higher county taxes to
support the construction of new freeways in Orange County?
1
YES
2
NO
3
DONT KNOW
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HOUSE SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
the house or apartment in which you live:
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VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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NEIGHBORHOOD SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
the neighborhood:
1
VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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JOB SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
your job:
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VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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HOBBY SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
your non-working activities like hobbies:
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VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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FAMILY LIFE SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
your family life:
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VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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FRIEND SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
your friendships:
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VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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FINANCIAL SATISFACTION
How satisfied are you with each of the following?
your financial situation:
1
VERY SATISFIED
2
SOMEWHAT SATIS
3
DISSATISFIED
4
VERY DISSATIS
5
DONT KNOW OR NA
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HEALTH
Would you say your own health, in general, is:
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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CHRONIC DISABILITY
Do you have a chronic disability or illness that
limits your ability to get around?
1
YES
2
NO
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ILLNESS PAST 3 MONTHS
How many times were you ill or injured in the past three months,
that is, since Memorial Day?
0
NOT AT ALL
1
ONCE
2
TWICE
3
THREE TIMES
4
FOUR OR MORE
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SPIRITS
in general, would you say that your spirits, lately, have been
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EXCELLENT
2
GOOD
3
ONLY FAIR
4
POOR
5
DONT KNOW
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HAPPINESS
Taken all together, how would you say things are these days-
1
VERY HAPPY
2
PRETTY HAPPY
3
NOT TOO HAPPY
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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CURRENT WORK STATUS
What is your current work status?
1
FULL-TIME
2
PART-TIME
3
UNEMPLOYED LOOKING
4
UNEMP NO LOOK INT
5
UNEMP NO LOOK NO INT
6
RETIRED
7
KEEPING HOUSE
8
OTHER
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OCCUPATION
What is your current occupation? (the job you do-not who you work
for)
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PROFESSIONAL-TECHNIC
2
SEMI-PROFESSIONAL
3
MANAGERS,ADMIN, ETC.
4
SALES
5
CLERICAL
6
CRAFTSMEN
7
UNSKILLED OR SEMI-SK
8
FARM WORKERS
9
ARMED FORCES
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COMMUTE TO WORK
How do you usually commute to work?
1
DRIVE ALONE
2
CARPOOL-HOUSE MEM
3
CARPOOL-NEIGHBOR
4
CARPOOL-STRANGER
5
PUBLIC TRANSIT
6
VANPOOL
7
OTHER
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WORK LOCATION
Where do you work?
1
ORANGE COUNTY
2
LOS ANGELES
3
RIVERSIDE
4
SAN DIEGO
5
SOMEPLACE ELSE
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TRAVEL TIME TO WORK
On a typical day , about how long does it take
you to get from your home to the place where
you report to work? (just your best estimate)
1
LESS THAN 10 MIN
2
10 TO 20 MIN
3
21 TO 30 MIN
4
31 TO 60
5
MORE THAN 60 MIN
6
DONT KNOW
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FREEWAY TO WORK
Do you use a freeway in going to work?
1
YES
2
NO
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TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
On a typical day, how much of a problem is traffic congestion when
you travel to and from work? Would you say it is:
1
NO PROB AT ALL
2
SLIGHT PROB
3
GREAT PROB
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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YEARS THIS ROUTE
For how long have you commuted along this route to work?
1
LESS THAN A YR
2
1 TO 2 YEARS
3
3 TO 5 YEARS
4
6 TO 10 YEARS
5
10 TO 20 YEARS
6
MORE THAN 20 YRS
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CHANGE IN TRAFFIC
In the time you have commuted along this route, do you think
that the problem of traffic congestion has gotten better, worse,
or is it about the same?
1
BETTER
2
WORSE
3
SAME
4
DONT KNOW
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9 OR MORE
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# PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD
How many persons, including yourself, live in your household?
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CHILDREN UNDER 5
How many children 5 and under are there [CODE DIRECTLY]
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CHILDREN 6 TO 13
How many children from 6 to 13?
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CHILDREN 14 TO 18
How many children from 14 to 18? [CODE DIRECTLY]
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EDUCATION
1
SOME H S OR LESS
2
H S GRAD
3
SOME COLLEGE
4
COLL GRAD OR MORE
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MARITAL STATUS
1
MARRIED
2
DIVORCED
3
SEPARATED
4
WIDOWED
5
SINGLE NEVER MARR
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SPOUSE WORK STATUS
1
FULL-TIME
2
PART-TIME
3
UNEMPLOYED LOOK
4
UNEMP NO LOOK INT
5
UNEMP NO LOOK NO INT
6
RETIRED
7
KEEPING HOUSE
8
OTHER
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AGE
1
UNDER 25
2
25-34
3
35-44
4
45-54
5
55-65
6
65 OR OLDER
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ZIP CODE
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FAMILY INCOME
1
UNDER $15,000
2
$15,000 TO $25,000
3
$26,000 TO $35,000
4
$36,000 TO $50,000
5
OVER $50,000
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PERSONAL INCOME
1
UNDER $15,000
2
$15,000 TO $25,000
3
$26,000 TO $35,000
4
$36,000 TO $50,000
5
OVER $50,000
6
NO PERSONAL INCOME
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ETHNICITY OR RACE
1
ASIAN
2
BLACK
3
HISPANIC
4
WHITE
5
OTHER
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PLACE OF BIRTH
1
ORANGE COUNTY
2
LOS ANGELES CTY
3
OTHER CALIF COUNTY
4
OTHER STATE
5
OUTSIDE US
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POLITICAL ATTITUDE
Would you consider yourself to be politically:
1
LIBERAL
2
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
3
CONSERVATIVE
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DONT KNOW OR REFUSE
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PARTY REGISTRATION
Are you currently registered as a Republican, Democrat, or
Independent, or are you not registered to vote?
1
REPUBLICAN
2
DEMOCRAT
3
INDEPENDENT
4
NOT REGISTERED
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SEX
What is your sex?
1
MALE
2
FEMALE
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FOLLOW UP INTERVIEW
Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up interview at a
later date?
1
YES
2
NO
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WEIGHT
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YEAR OF SURVEY
1982
YEAR OF SURVEY
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