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As you know, when a parent is unable to care for a baby, the parent often puts the baby up for adoption. For certaIn kinds of babies, the number of couples who want to adopt is much greater than the number of babies available for adoption. What do you think is the best way to match birth mothers with couples who want to adopt?
Best way to match birth mothers with adopters · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,444 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | A social service agency | Go to the highest bidders | By lottery | Birth mothers should decide | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 55% | 2% | 7% | 36% | 1444 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 57% | 3% | 6% | 34% | 473 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 1996 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,444 |
| 56% |
| 1% |
| 8% |
| 35% |
| 546 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 51% | 3% | 8% | 38% | 403 | ±5 |