Abortion

I am going to read you a short list of opinions. Please tell me which one of the opinions best agrees with your view. You can just tell me the number of the opinion you choose.

PHONE: What about -Democratic Presidential candidate name- (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with his views?

PHONE: What about -Democratic Presidential candidate name- (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with his views?

B. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children.

(1972,1976: Still on the subject of women’s rights,) There has been some discussion about abortion during recent years. Which one of the opinions on this page (1972: card) best agrees with your view? You can just tell me the number of the opinion you choose.

If a close family member or friend decided to have an abortion, which of the following kinds of help, if any, would you give if you were able… Help by providing emotional support?

Leaving aside whether or not you think abortion should be legal, are you morally opposed to abortion or not, or would you say it depends?

If a close family member or friend decided to have an abortion, which of the following kinds of help, if any, would you give if you were able… Help paying for the abortion?

If a close family member or friend decided to have an abortion, which of the following kinds of help, if any, would you give if you were able… Help paying for costs other than the abortion, like for a ride or hotel if she needs to stay overnight?

If a close family member or friend decided to have an abortion, which of the following kinds of help, if any, would you give if you were able… Help with arrangements, like a ride or childcare?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) If she is not married and does not want to marry the man?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) if the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) if the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) If she becomes pregnant as a result of rape?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) If she is married and does not want any more children?

(Pleae indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion . . .) If the woman wants it for any reason?

A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby.

Suppose a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect. Would you (yourself want to/ want your partner to) have an abortion if a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect?

1988,1990: Opponents of abortion – thermometer

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

B. Abortion issues?

C. How firm are you about your opinion on abortion--would you say you are very likely to change your opinion, somewhat likely to change, somewhat unlikely to change or very unlikely to change?

A. How important is the abortion issue to you--would you say it is one of the most important, important, not very important, or not important at all?

B. How much information do you have about the abortion issue? Do you have all the information you need, most of the information, some information, or very little information?

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Always allow a woman the right to obtain an abortion as a matter of choice]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger]

Different states are debating when, if at all, abortion should be legal during a woman’s pregnancy. A normal pregnancy could go up to as many as 40 weeks. Until what point in a pregnancy do you think a woman should be legally allowed to obtain an abortion? All Abortion Month

Do you support or oppose each of the following bills before Congress? [Prohibit government restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Make abortions illegal in all circumstances]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Expand access to abortion, including making it more affordable, broadening the types of providers who can offer care, and protecting access to abortion clinics]

Some states are considering the following policies. If this came up in your state, would you support or oppose the proposal? [Prohibiting receiving abortion-inducing drugs through the mail.]

Do you agree or disagree with each of the following decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States? [The United States Constitution does not protect a woman's right to have an abortion. Roe v. Wade is overruled, and individual states can make their own laws governing abortion, including outlawing abortion.]

Some states are considering the following policies. If this came up in your state, would you support or oppose the proposal? [Prohibiting women from traveling to another state to receive an abortion when such services are not legal in their state.]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow employers to decline coverage of abortions in insurance plans]

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Make abortions illegal in all circumstances]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Always allow a woman to obtain an abortion as a matter of choice]

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Prohibit government restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services.]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit all abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law for any abortion.]

I consider myself pro-life.

I consider myself pro-choice.

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Always allow a woman to obtain an abortion as a matter of choice]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Permit abortion only in case of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law for any abortion.]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow employers to decline coverage of abortions in insurance plans]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Make abortions illegal in all circumstances]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit all abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy]

On the topic of abortion, do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit states from requiring that abortions be performed only at hospitals (not clinics).]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prohibit the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law for any abortion.]

People use their health insurance to help cover the cost of receiving health care. Do you think people should be able to use their health insurance to help cover the cost of receiving an abortion?

Leaving aside what you think of abortion for those close to you, do you think a woman should continue to be able to have an abortion legally or not or would you say it depends?

Here in (CURRENT STATE), do you think that laws should be changed to make it easier for a woman to get an abortion, be changed to make it harder for a woman to get an abortion, or should the laws stay as they are now?

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Always allow a woman to obtain an abortion as a matter of choice]

being spent on abortions, except when the health of the mother is in danger or in cases of rape or incest. If your state put the following questions for a vote on the ballot, would you vote FOR or AGAINST? [Prohibit public funds being spend on abortion]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Permit abortion ONLY in case of rape, incest or when the woman’s life is in danger]

Suppose a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect. Would you (yourself want/want the pregnant woman/want your partner) to have an abortion if a test shows the baby has a serious genetic defect?

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Ban abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy]

Which of these statements comes closer to your view about what information a woman should have when she makes a decision about childbirth?

Here in (CURRENT STATE), how easy or hard do you think it is for a woman to get an abortion?

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Make abortions illegal in all circumstances]

Leaving aside what you think of abortion for yourself, do you think a woman should continue to be able to have an abortion legally or not, or would you say it depends?

Which of these statements comes closer to your view about what information a woman should have when she makes a decision about whether to have an abortion?

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Allow employers to decline coverage of abortions in insurance plans]

C. A pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason whatsoever, if she chooses not to have the baby.

B. If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children.

A. If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby.

How concerned are you personally about the abortion issue? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, not very concerned, or not concerned at all?

C. Third reason

B. Second reason

A. First reason

B. Second reason

A. First reason

C. Third reason

D. Laws about abortions

B. (Your/Her) health was seriously endangered by the pregnancy?

A. There is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby?

C. You did not think you could afford another child?

Do you think abortions should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under certain circumstances, or never legal under any circumstance?

If a woman has decided to have an abortion but her husband is against it, do you think she should go ahead and have it, or not?

Have you heard or read of the recent Supreme Court decision concerning abortion?