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When you have a problem, do you prefer to solve it on your own or do you like to talk to other people to get advice, help or information?
Solving problems alone or seeking advice · Asked in 1 wave, 2002 · 1,393 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | On own | Get advice | Both(on own and get advice) depending on problem | Religious | Research the problem | Talk to a doctor other professional | Talk with older people | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 42% | 55% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1393 | ±3 | |
| Less than high school |
General Social Survey 2002 · 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 2002 | 2002-02-06 to 2002-06-26 | face to face | 2,765 | 1,393 |
| 39% |
| 58% |
| 2% |
| 1% |
| – |
| 0% |
| – |
| 197 |
| ±8 |
| High school | 41% | 56% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | – | 431 | ±5 |
| Some college | 46% | 50% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 431 | ±6 |
| Bachelor's | 40% | 58% | 1% | 0% | 0% | – | – | 220 | ±7 |
| Postgraduate | 41% | 58% | 1% | – | – | – | – | 111 | ±11 |