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Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to describing you by circling the appropriate letter:
Influence over what happens to me · Asked in 1 wave, 2004 · 2,380 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | I have little influence over things that happens to me | What happens to me is largely my own doing | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 15% | 85% | 2380 | ±2 | |
| White | 11% | 89% | 1780 | ±3 | |
| Black |
General Social Survey 2004 · 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 2004 | 2004-08-18 to 2005-01-04 | face to face | 2,812 | 2,380 |
| 28% |
| 72% |
| 299 |
| ±7 |
| Hispanic | 20% | 80% | 212 | ±8 |
| Asian † | 28% | 72% | 68 | ±15 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | 21 | ±26 |