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| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Reads a daily newspaper Do you read a daily newspaper? | ANES | 1974–1980 | 4 |
| Visited political information sites in past 30 days G. Political information? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited news websites in past 30 days E. News and current events? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Used the web for news headlines in past year K. News headlines? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used the web for foreign affairs in past year D. Foreign affairs? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox News] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 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 |
| Watched ABC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2024 | 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 NBC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 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 |
| Watched local news, national news, or both Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | CES | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Read a newspaper in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you... (check all that apply) [Read a newspaper] | 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 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 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 |
| 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 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | CES | 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 |
| Watched other news networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched CBS news network Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched NBC news Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched other TV news networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox 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 |
| Type of newspaper read (print or online) Did you read a print newspaper, an online newspaper, or both? [Newspaper 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 CBS news Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | 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 |
| Watched ABC news Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Type of TV news watched Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | 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 |
| 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 local news, national news, or both Did you watch local news, national news, or both? [TV news type] | 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 |
| Watched CBS news network Which of these networks did you watch? [CBS] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched MSNBC Which of these networks did you watch? [MSNBC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched ABC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [ABC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched Fox News Which of these networks did you watch? [Fox News] | 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 |
| 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 other TV networks Which of these networks did you watch? [Other] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched PBS Which of these networks did you watch? [PBS] | 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 |
| Watched CNN Which of these networks did you watch? [CNN] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Watched NBC news network Which of these networks did you watch? [NBC] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Used blogs in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Blog] | 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 |
| Type of newspaper read in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [Newspaper type] | 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 |
| Watched TV in past 24 hours In the past 24 hours have you ...(check all that apply) [TV] | CES | 2018 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Trust in newspapers for pollution information D. Newspapers | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Trust in radio or TV for pollution information E. Radio or TV programs | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| How often respondent watches TV news B. World or national news programs. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |