Next, we have some questions about the kind of relationship you would like with a spouse or partner. It doesn't matter whether you are now married or living with someone. For each pair of items on the card, which type of relationship would you prefer? In pair A, would you prefer the type of relationship described in statement 1 or statement 2? How about in pair B? Pair C? A.
Preferred spouse relationship: who provides income · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,460 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Man alone responsible | Both responsible | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 31% | 69% | 1460 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 28% | 72% | 504 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 27% | 73% | 525 | ±5 | |
| Republicans | 40% | 60% | 404 | ±5 |
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 | 1,460 |