Suppose you were unemployed and couldn't find a job. Which of the following problems would be the worst? Please write '1' in the box beside the worst thing, write '2' in the box beside the next worst thing, and '3' beside the third worst thing. Leave the other boxes blank. D. Loss of respect from friends and acquaintances
Loss of respect as worst problem of unemployment · Asked in 1 wave, 1989 · 1,453 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Worst | 2nd worst | 3rd worst | Not chosen | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 2% | 8% | 11% | 79% | 1453 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 2% | 6% | 9% | 83% | 286 | ±6 | |
| Midwest | 2% | 9% | 13% | 76% | 381 | ±6 | |
| South |
General Social Survey 1989 · 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 1989 | 1989-02-04 to 1989-05-01 | face to face | 1,537 | 1,453 |
| 2% |
| 5% |
| 11% |
| 82% |
| 491 |
| ±5 |
| West | 4% | 11% | 11% | 74% | 295 | ±6 |