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| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
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| How often reads the newspaper How often do you read the newspaper--every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? | GSS | 1972–2024 | 30 |
| Watched TV programs about the campaign Did you watch any programs about the campaign on television? (1960- 1972,1976: (IF YES:) How many television programs about the campaign would you say you watched – a good many,several, or just one or two? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1974: A lot of people didn’t pay much attention to the election campaigns this year. How about you–did you watch any programs about the campaign on television? (IF YES:) How many television programs about the campaign would you say you watched–a good many, several, or just one or two? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1978,1980,1982,1984,1986,1990,1992-2004: (1978,1980,1982,1984: Some people don’t pay much attention to campaigns. How about you?) (1986: We’re interested in this interview in finding out whether people paid much attention to the election campaign this year.) Did you watch any programs about the campaign(s) on television? (1978,1980,1984,1990,1996,2004,2008 VERSION ’OLD,’2012: IF YES: Would you say you watched– a good many, several, or just one or two?) | ANES | 1952–2012 | 21 |
| Read newspaper articles about the campaign (IF R HAS READ A DAILY NEWSPAPER IN THE PAST WEEK:) Did you read about the campaign in any newspaper? | ANES | 1952–2008 | 20 |
| Listened to radio programs about the campaign Did you listen to any speeches or discussions about the campaign on the radio? (IF YES:) How many programs about the campaign did you listen to on the radio [1996 and later: Would you say you listened to] –a good many, several, or just one or two? | ANES | 1952–2004 | 17 |
| Listened to campaign programs on the radio 2016: How many speeches or discussions about the campaign for President did you listen to on the radio? None, just one or two, several, or a good many? | ANES | 1960–2016 | 16 |
| Internet paid for by another source Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Internet paid for by household or family member Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Read magazine articles about the campaign How many magazine articles about the campaign would you say you read – a good many, several, or just one or two? | ANES | 1952–2004 | 15 |
| Count of campaign media types used Campaign media exposure count | ANES | 1952–2004 | 14 |
| Internet paid for by another source Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply. - Paid for by another source | Household Pulse | 2020 | 12 |
| Internet paid for by household or family member Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply. - Paid for by someone in the household or family | Household Pulse | 2020 | 12 |
| Days watched national TV news in past week How many days in the past week did you watch national news (1986: a national news program) (1984,1988-1994: the news; 1996-2000: the national news) (2002,2004: the national network news) on TV? [2012: During a typical week, how many days do you watch national news on TV, not including sports?] | ANES | 1984–2008 | 12 |
| Days read a newspaper in past week How many days in the past week did you read a daily newspaper? [2012: During a typical week, how many days do you read news in a printed newspaper, not including sports?] | ANES | 1984–2008 | 12 |
| Uses a computer Do you personally ever use a computer at home, at work, or at some other location? | GSS | 2000–2024 | 11 |
| Hours per week using the web A. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2022 | 11 |
| Minutes per week using the web B. Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2022 | 11 |
| Uses the internet other than email Other than for e-mail, do you ever use the Internet or World Wide Web? (INTERVIEWER: TREAT THESE AS THE SAME) | GSS | 2000–2022 | 10 |
| Hours per week spent on email About how many minutes or hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? | GSS | 2000–2022 | 10 |
| Minutes per week spent on email About how many minutes or hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? | GSS | 2000–2022 | 10 |
| Home internet access through mobile device B. Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web in your home through a Internet-enabled mobile device like a smart phone, PDA, or BlackBerry? | GSS | 2010–2024 | 8 |
| Main source of news information We are interested in how people get information about events in the news. Where do you get most of your information about current news events " newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? | GSS | 2006–2018 | 7 |
| Internet service not available in home Are Internet services in your home ...? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 6 |
| Home internet paid for by household or family member Are Internet services in your home ...? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 6 |
| Home internet paid for by another source Are Internet services in your home ...? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 6 |
| Printed or online magazines for science information You said you get most of your information about science and technology from magazines. would that be printed magazines or online magazines? | GSS | 2010–2018 | 5 |
| Printed or online newspapers for science information You said you get most of your information about science and technology from newspapers. would that be printed newspapers or online newspapers? | GSS | 2010–2018 | 5 |
| Where online people get science information you most likely to go on the Internet for science and technology information? | GSS | 2010–2018 | 5 |
| Internet access at home Now for a few items on you. Do you have access to the Internet in your home? | GSS | 2006–2014 | 5 |
| How often the media can be trusted to report fairly How much of the time do you think you can trust the media to report the news fairly? Just about always, most of the time, only some of the time, or almost never? | ANES | 1996–2008 | 5 |
| Has access to the internet Do you have access to the Internet or the World Wide Web [exc. 2008: (‘the Web’)]? | ANES | 1996–2008 | 5 |
| Frequency of following news about political or local issues [In the past 12 months,] how often did [you/[NAME]] read, watch or listen to news or information about political, societal, or local issues? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Posted views on political or local issues online [In the past 12 months,] how often did [you/[NAME]] post [your/his/her] views about political, societal, or local issues on the internet or social media? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Spanish or English media for political information For information about politics would you say you get the most information from Spanish-language television, radio, and newspapers, or from English-language TV, radio, and newspapers? | ANES | 2008–2020 | 4 |
| Saw campaign information on the internet 1996-2004: (IF R HAS ACCESS TO THE INTERNET/WEB:) Have you seen any information about this election campaign on (the Internet/the Web)? | ANES | 1996–2004 | 4 |
| Reads a daily newspaper Do you read a daily newspaper? | ANES | 1974–1980 | 4 |
| Visited an educational website in past 30 days C. Other educational site? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited personal home pages in past 30 days R. Personal home pages? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited humor websites in past 30 days P. Humor? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited a hobby or crafts website in past 30 days T. Hobbies and crafts? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited health and fitness websites, past 30 days M. Health and fitness? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visits to work-related websites in past 30 days D. Sites related to your work? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited political information sites in past 30 days G. Political information? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited a school-related website in past 30 days B. Sites related to a school that you or your children attend? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited news websites in past 30 days E. News and current events? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited cooking or recipe websites in past 30 days U. Cooking, recipes? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited religious websites in past 30 days N. Religion/church related? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited a sports website in past 30 days I. Sports? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited government websites in past 30 days F. Government information? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited travel websites in past 30 days H. Travel? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited TV or movie website in past 30 days L. Television or movies? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Knows how to download a file from the web C. Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited a music or concert website in past 30 days J. Music/concerts? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited financial information websites in past 30 days A. Financial information? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Received no free or reduced-price internet program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Received internet discount through Affordable Connectivity Program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Household accesses internet by mobile data plan Do you or anyone in this household access the internet using a cell phone or mobile data plan? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Received internet discount through state or local program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Received internet discount through Lifeline Program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Received internet discount through other program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Frequency of using media for political news How often do you use the media, including television, newspapers, radio and the internet, to get political news or information? | GSS | 2014–2024 | 2 |
| Received internet discount through provider program During 2024, have you or your household received free or reduced-price internet through any of the following programs? Select all that apply | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Household accesses the internet from home Do you or anyone in this household access the internet from home? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Household has cellular data plan for internet access Cellular data plan for a smartphone or other mobile device - Do you or any member of your household have access to the internet using a: | Fed SHED | 2019–2020 | 2 |
| Household has home broadband internet service Broadband (high speed) internet service in your home, such as cable, fiber optic - Do you or any member of your household have access to the internet using a: | Fed SHED | 2019–2020 | 2 |
| Familiarity with the term newsgroups I. Newsgroups | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Self-rated ability to use the web Would you rate your ability to use the World Wide Web as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Familiarity with the term preference settings H. Preference settings | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Familiarity with the term advanced search E. Advanced search | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| When respondent first began using the web B. When did you first begin using the World Wide Web (for purposes other than email)? | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Emails with business contacts outside the workplace F. Business or work contacts away from your workplace? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Frequency of reaching websites through hyperlinks F. Go from a hyperlink in another site that you are visiting? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses computer at another location E. Other location? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes of email on work computer • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for travel reservations in past year H. Make an airplane or other travel reservation? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used web to learn about a book or poem B. Visited the Web site of a book publisher, magazine, or on-line book store to learn about a novel, play, or book of poems? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Political websites help form opinions A. Visiting such Web sites helps you form an opinion on issues about which you are undecided? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours of email on other computers 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes using web on work computer • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| How often uses direct links to reach web sites A. Use a direct link from your starting page (the page that you see when you go onto the web.)? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails sent per day A. About how many e-mail messages do you send from all these computers on an average day? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the Web to learn about the economy in past year A. The economy? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses computer at friend's house D. Friend's house? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for health information, past year G. Look for information about a health concern or medical problem? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours using web on other computers 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours of email on home computer 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Has a computer at home A. Do you have one or more computers at your home? (INTERVIEWER: INCLUDE LAPTOPS THAT R CAN USE AT WORK OR HOME) | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with church members J. Members of your church? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses computer somewhere besides home or work A. Do you use a computer at some other place besides your home or workplace"say, at school, library, friend's home, or other location? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Met a friend through the web G. Friend? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used web to find addresses or phone numbers I. Locate someone's phone number, e-mail, or mailing address? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Home internet access through WebTV A. Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web in your home through Web TV? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Someone met on the web became a spouse or partner B. Spouse or partner? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Met a girlfriend or boyfriend through the web C. Girlfriend or boyfriend? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for foreign affairs in past year D. Foreign affairs? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| How often types web addresses directly B. Type (or paste in) the web address yourself? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web to get information about music groups B. Used the Web to get information about a band, individual performer, orchestra, or other group? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for news headlines in past year K. News headlines? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Minutes per week in online chat rooms B. Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for work in past year A. Look for information you needed for your work? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Someone met on the web became a civic project partner H. Someone you worked with on a civic, community or political project? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Met someone online who became an offline relationship A. Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet"through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page"with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with people at the workplace E. People at your workplace? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses computer at library C. Library? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visit politically neutral websites B. Visit sites that provide information without promoting a particular political point of view? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Downloaded music from the web C. Used the Web to download a musical sound recording to your own computer? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses computer at school B. School? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes using web on home computer • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used web chat rooms for political discussion L. Go to a chat room, news group, discussion forum, bulletin board, or similar interactive service to discuss political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web to learn about race relations E. Race relations? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Someone met on the web became a neighbor F. Neighbor? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Use of bookmarks to reach web sites D. Use a bookmark or "favorites listing"? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Frequency of using web directories to find sites E. Go to a category directory or web guide and select an option? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for product information in past year C. Look for information about a product that you might want to buy? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Hours per week in online chat rooms A. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours using web on work computer 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Met a business partner through the web E. Other business associate? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Met a coworker through the web D. Coworker? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with friends I. Friends? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Connects to the web through a phone line C. At your home are you connected to the World Wide Web through a regular telephone line connected to your computer, or through some other means? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with family members in the household G. Family members who live with you? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Played online games with others in past year J. Play a game with someone on another computer? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes of email on other computers • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes of email on home computer • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours of email on work computer 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the Web for morality or family issues C. Morality/family issues? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for online radio or music videos D. Used the Web to listen to an online radio broadcast or view a music video? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| How often respondent uses a search engine C. Use a Search Engine? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can use the web at home A. Can you use the World Wide Web when you are at home? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Personal email messages received per day D. About how many of these messages are personal one-to-one, rather than ones you receive as a member of a group or e-list? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Political websites show issues are more complicated D. After visiting such sites, you believe that issues are more complicated than you had previously thought? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Personal one-to-one emails sent per day B. About how many of these messages are personal one-to-one, rather than sent to members of a group or e-list? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the Web to learn about taxes I. Taxes? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Bought a recording after hearing it on the web E. Purchased a recording as a result of hearing it on the Web? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web to meet new people in past year F. Tried to meet new people for social purpose? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the Web for gender or women's issues J. Gender/women's issues? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly minutes using web on other computers • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with members of groups or associations K. Members of other groups or associations to which you belong? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Weekly hours using web on home computer 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Type of non-phone-line web connection D. What is this other means by which you are connected to the World Wide Web? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Learned something new from political web use A. Thinking back to this occasion, did you learn anything new about the issue or campaign? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Emails with other family members H. Other family members? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Email messages received per day C. About how many messages do you receive on all these computers on an average day? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Household internet access via some other service ACSNET2: Does anyone access the internet using ... [Some other service] | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Household internet access via dial-up ACSNET2: Does anyone access the internet using ... [Dial-up] | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Household internet access via cellular data plan ACSNET2: Does anyone access the internet using ... [Cellular data plan] | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Household internet access via broadband ACSNET2: Does anyone access the internet using ... [Broadband] | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Household internet access via satellite ACSNET2: Does anyone access the internet using ... [Satellite] | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Read print newspaper, online newspaper, or both Did you read a print newspaper, an online newspaper, or both? [Newspaper type] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Asked someone to use the internet on respondent's behalf In the last 12 months how often, if at all, did you ask someone to do something for you on the Internet on your behalf, such as sending an email, getting information or shopping online? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched CBS news network Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Followed a political event on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [Followed a political event] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Likelihood of using the internet in the next year How likely is it that you will personally use the Internet in the next 12 months? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched ABC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Frequency of using the internet to search for information How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Searching for information? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because it is difficult to use Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet is difficult for me to use. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| No political social media activity in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [None of the above] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because of no desire to Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… I do not want to use the Internet. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Household has internet access via cellular data plan Do you or any member of this household have access to the Internet using a cellular data plan for a smartphone or other mobile device? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because of difficulty reading or writing Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… I have difficulty reading or writing. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Reliability of political news on social media In general, how reliable would you rate the news on political matters found in the following sources?… Online social media (for example WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Truth Social). | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Posted political story or link on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [Posted a story, photo, video or link about politics] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched local news, national news, or both Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Read or watched political content on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [Read a story or watched a video about politics] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Listened to radio news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Listened to radio news] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Checking unfamiliar news sources for political information online When looking for news or information about political matters online, how often, if at all, do you… Check a news source that’s different from what you normally read, watch or listen to online? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Willing to share personal information online for company profit Private companies offer services in return for personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, online-search history, or purchases. Regardless of whether you use the Internet yourself, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.… I would provide my personal information online even though private companies may use it to make a profit. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Self-rated skill at online searches How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Doing online searches? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because it is too expensive Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet is too expensive. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Victim of online scam, identity theft, or hacking Some people receive emails or text messages from scammers from time to time, some of them also become victims. Apart from only receiving such messages, have you or someone you know personally ever been a victim of an online scam, identity theft or hacking attack? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because of poor connection Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet connection is poor. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Ability to know what information not to share online How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Knowing which information should not be shared online? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Reliability of political news on television In general, how reliable would you rate the news on political matters found in the following sources?… Television (including TV apps or access via Internet). | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Internet use at work or school How often, if at all, do you typically use the Internet on any device at the following locations for any reason?… At your work-place/at school/ at university? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Reliability of political news on websites In general, how reliable would you rate the news on political matters found in the following sources?… Websites (including exclusively online news sites, news aggregators, portals, or search engines). | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Frequency of internet use in past year During the last 12 months, how often, if at all, did you typically use the Internet on any device whether for work or personal use? If you are uncertain about your usage, please select the answer that comes closest to your use. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Likelihood someone would use the internet for you If you needed to do something on the Internet in the near future, how likely is it that someone will do it for you? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Frequency of internet use at home How often, if at all, do you typically use the Internet on any device at the following locations for any reason?… At home | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Confirms online political information with other sources When looking for news or information about political matters online, how often, if at all, do you… Try to confirm information you find by searching online for another source? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Forwarded political content to friends on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [Forwarded a story, photo, video or link about politics to friends] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Posted political comment on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp or YouTube)? [Posted a comment about politics] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Ban TikTok unless China sells it to a U.S. company Do you support or oppose each of the following bills before Congress? [Ban TikTok unless China sells it to a US company] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched NBC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Reliability of political news on radio and podcasts In general, how reliable would you rate the news on political matters found in the following sources?… Radio and podcasts (including Internet radio or access via Internet). | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched TV news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Watched TV news] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Whether social media exposure caused person's situation In your opinion, how likely is it that (VIGNAME)’s situation might be caused by his/her exposure to social media ? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Used social media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Used social media] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Main reason for reducing time on the internet What is the main reason why you deliberately reduced the time you spent on the Internet? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because it is not useful Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet is not important or useful for me. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Used none of these media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [None of these] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Media coverage of politics is biased To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?… Media coverage about politics in America is biased. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Asked to use the internet for someone else In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, were you asked by someone to do something on their behalf on the Internet, such as sending an email, getting information or shopping online? Exclude work related tasks. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Reading online political views one disagrees with When looking for news or information about political matters online, how often, if at all, do you:… Read, watch or listen to something online you disagree with? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Internet use in public places How often, if at all, do you typically use the Internet on any device at the following locations for any reason?… In public places? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched other news networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| More comfortable meeting people online than in person How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… I feel more comfortable meeting with people online than in person. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Frequency of sharing photos or videos online How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Sharing or posting photos or videos? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because it is unavailable Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet is not available to me. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because of security and privacy worries Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… I worry about Internet security and privacy. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because of government restrictions Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The authorities restrict access to the Internet in America. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Self-rated skill at using the internet How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Using the internet? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet for other reasons Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… Other reasons | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Reliability of newspapers for political news In general, how reliable would you rate the news on political matters found in the following sources?… Newspapers (in print or access via Internet). | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox News] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because too busy Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… I am too busy to use the Internet. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Read a newspaper in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Read a newspaper] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Main source of political news Where do you get most of your news about political matters? Please select the most important source | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| How often deliberately reduced time on the internet In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, did you deliberately reduce the time you spent on the internet? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Household has broadband internet access Do you or any member of this household have access to the Internet using a broadband (high speed) Internet service such as cable, fiber optic, or DSL service installed in this household? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Experienced or knows someone harassed online Some people report experiences of harassment on the Internet. Have you or someone you know personally ever experienced online harassment or online hate speech? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Not using internet because it is not for people my age Which of the following are reasons you have not used the Internet in the last 12 months?… The Internet is not for people of my age. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched other TV news networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Forwarded political content to friends on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Forwarded a story, photo, video or link about politics to friends] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Used social media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Used social media] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched TV news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Watched TV news] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Hard to tell reliable from unreliable health info online (To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?) It is not easy to distinguish between reliable and unreliable health information on the internet. | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched CBS news Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| No political social media activity in past day In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [None of the above] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched NBC news Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Type of newspaper read (print or online) Did you read a print newspaper, an online newspaper, or both? [Newspaper type] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Type of TV news watched Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Read a newspaper in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Read a newspaper] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched ABC news Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Listened to radio news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Listened to radio news] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Used none of these media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [None of these] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Read or watched political content on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Read a story or watched a video about politics] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Posted a story or link about politics on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Posted a story, photo, video or link about politics] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Followed a political event on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Followed a political event] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox News] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Posted a comment about politics on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Posted a comment about politics] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Trust in the news media How much do you trust the news media? | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| Read print, online, or both types of newspaper Did you read a print newspaper, an online newspaper, or both? [Newspaper type] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched ABC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched TV news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Watched TV news] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Followed a political event on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Followed a political event] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched NBC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Read or watched political content on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Read a story or watched a video about politics] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Posted a political story, photo, video, or link on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Posted a story, photo, video or link about politics] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched local news, national news, or both Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched CBS news network Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Forwarded political content on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Forwarded a story, photo, video or link about politics] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Posted a political comment on social media In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [Posted a comment about politics] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched other TV networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Used none of these media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [None of these] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Used social media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Used social media] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Read a newspaper in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Read a newspaper] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox News] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Listened to radio news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Listened to radio news] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| No political social media activity in past day In the past 24 hours, did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, Youtube or Twitter)? [None of the above] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Used social media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Social Media] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Used no news media in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [None] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Type of TV news watched in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [TV news type] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Listened to radio news in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Radio] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Followed a political event on social media Did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter)? [Followed a political event] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Type of newspaper read in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Newspaper type] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Read a newspaper in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Newspaper] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Posted a political comment on social media Did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter)? [Posted a comment about politics] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Posted a political story, photo, video, or link on social media Did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter)? [Posted a story, photo, video or link about politics] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Read or watched political content on social media Did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter)? [Read a story or watched a video about politics] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Watched TV in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [TV] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Forwarded political content to friends on social media Did you do any of the following on social media (such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter)? [Forwarded a story, photo, video or link about politics to friends] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Used blogs in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Blog] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at work [Work] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet while traveling [While traveling between places] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at home [Home] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at school [School] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at library or public place [Library, community center, park, or other public place] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at some other location [Some other location] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at coffee shop or business [Coffee shop or other business that offers Internet access] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Household uses Internet at someone else's home [Someone else’s home] Do you or does anyone in this household use the Internet at the following locations? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Minutes of internet use on weekdays MINUTES: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses internet or apps beyond email Do you use the internet or web-enabled applications, known as APPS, for more than email, at least occasionally? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses internet or apps on mobile device Do you access the internet or web-enabled applications/APPS on a cell phone, smartphone, tablet or other mobile handheld device, at least occasionally? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Google+ social network Google+ - Google's social network platform. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| First social media site joined SOCIAL NETWORKING/SOCIAL MEDIA SITE: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Flickr Flickr. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Use of LinkedIn LinkedIn. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Tumblr Tumblr. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other social media site used, second mention SECOND MENTION: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Pinterest Pinterest. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Most recent social media site joined SOCIAL NETWORKING/SOCIAL MEDIA SITE: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Hours of internet use on weekdays HOURS: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses WhatsApp WhatsApp. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Used the internet yesterday Did you happen to use the internet or web-enabled applications/APPS yesterday? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other social media site used, third mention THIRD MENTION: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Year first started using the internet or apps In what year did you start using the internet or web-enabled applications/APPS? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other social media site used, first mention FIRST MENTION: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Member or user of Classmates site Classmates. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Facebook Facebook. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Instagram Instagram. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Hours of internet use on weekends HOURS: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Snapchat Snapchat. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Minutes of internet use on weekends MINUTES: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Twitter Twitter. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Year started using the internet In what year did you start using the internet or web-enabled applications/APPS? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses Vine Vine. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Uses any other social media sites Are there any other social networking or social media sites that you a member or regular user of? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Where most news information comes from We are interested in how people get information about events in the news. Where do you get most of your information about current news events " printed newspapers, online newspapers, printed magazines, online magazines, other places on the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source? | GSS | 2010 | 1 |
| Main website for science and technology information FI INSTRUCTION: IF R GIVES MORE THAN ONE PLACE OR SAYS "IT DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE: Which site are you most likely to go on the Internet for science and technology information? | GSS | 2010 | 1 |
| How often reads a printed newspaper How often do you read a traditional newspaper (i.e. one that is printed with ink on paper and NOT counting what you read online) -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| How home is connected to the internet Is your home connected to the World Wide Web by a telephone line, a DSL, cable, some other way, or not at all? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Figures out web problems on own G. Figure it out yourself | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Asks someone at work or school for web help D. Ask someone else at your workplace or school for help | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Can name a web browser C. Can you give me the name of a web browser? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| When respondent first began using email A. When did you first begin using email? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Called employer or school tech support for online help C. Call or email technical support from your employer or school | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Familiarity with the term e-zines G. E-zines | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Name of web browser given D. Specify name of web browser | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Pays someone for help with internet or web problems F. Pay someone to help you | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Used printed manual for web help A. Look in a printed manual or book for information | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Internet access through cell phone or handheld device Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web through a Cellular Telephone, Palm Pilot, or other Personal Digital Assistant (like "Blackberry")? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Decided on a candidate because of something learned on the Web Made a decision to vote for a political candidate? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Knows what an internet web browser is B. Do you know what an Internet web browser is? | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Frequency of clicking email links from friends to reach websites Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: Click on a link in an email message from a friend, relative, or co-worker. | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Called or emailed customer support for online help B. Call or email customer support for the product you are using | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Asks someone known for help with web problems E. Ask someone else you know for help (like a friend or family member) | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on home computer for personal use • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on other computers for household management • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on work computer for personal use 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on other computer for personal use 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on other computer for personal use • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on home computer for household management 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on home computer for household management • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on work computer for household management • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on home computer for personal use 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Trust in radio or TV for pollution information E. Radio or TV programs | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Trust in newspapers for pollution information D. Newspapers | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly minutes on work computer for personal use • Minutes per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on other computers for household management 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Weekly hours on work computer for household management 2. Hours per week? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| How often respondent watches TV news B. World or national news programs. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |