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| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| General happiness Taken all together, how would you say things are these days--would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? | GSS | 1972–2024 | 35 |
| Whether people try to be fair or take advantage Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? | GSS | 1972–2024 | 30 |
| Life is exciting, routine, or dull In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? | GSS | 1973–2024 | 30 |
| People helpful or looking out for themselves Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? | GSS | 1972–2024 | 30 |
| Whether most people can be trusted A. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? | GSS | 1972–2024 | 30 |
| Frequency of evenings with neighbors B. Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Hours per day watching TV |
| GSS |
| 1975–2024 |
| 29 |
| Frequency of evenings with relatives A. Spend a social evening with relatives? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Frequency of evenings with friends outside neighborhood C. Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Frequency of going to a bar or tavern D. Go to a bar or tavern? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Respondent or spouse goes hunting A. Do you (or does your (husband/wife)) go hunting? CIRCLE ONLY ONE CODE. | GSS | 1977–2024 | 27 |
| Satisfaction with city or place of residence A. The city or place you live in. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| Satisfaction with family life C. Your family life. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| Satisfaction with hobbies and non-working activities B. Your non-working activities--hobbies and so on. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| Satisfaction with friendships D. Your friendships. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| Total number of group memberships Q. Any membership at all | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in school fraternities or sororities J. School fraternities or sororities | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in any other groups P. Any other groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in hobby or garden clubs I. Hobby or garden clubs | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in church-affiliated groups O. Church-affiliated groups (See REMARKS) | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in sports groups F. Sports groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in professional or academic societies N. Professional or academic societies | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in farm organizations L. Farm organizations | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in literary, art, discussion, or study groups M. Literary, art, discussion or study groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in veterans' groups C. Veterans' groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in nationality groups K. Nationality groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in youth groups G. Youth groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in service clubs B. Service clubs | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in school service groups H. School service groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in fraternal groups A. Fraternal groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Planned 2020 trips before the pandemic Before the coronavirus pandemic, did you plan to take any overnight trips or trips to places more than 100 miles away in 2020? Include trips you had not made travel reservations or arrangements for in your answer. Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Unfair to bring a child into the world F. It's hardly fair to bring a child into the world with the way things look for the future. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 15 |
| Most people can be trusted or can't be too careful Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people? | ANES | 1964–2008 | 13 |
| Frequency of evenings with parents E. Spend a social evening with your parents? | GSS | 1978–1994 | 11 |
| Frequency of evenings with siblings F. Spend a social evening with a brother or sister? | GSS | 1978–1994 | 11 |
| Did volunteer work in the last 12 months Many people say they have less time these days to do volunteer work. What about you, were you able to devote any time to volunteer work in the last 12 months (2000-later: or did you not do so)? | ANES | 1992–2024 | 10 |
| People would take advantage or try to be fair Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? | ANES | 1964–2004 | 10 |
| People try to be helpful or look out for themselves Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? | ANES | 1964–2004 | 10 |
| Frequency of phone calls with family, friends, or neighbors In a typical week, how often do you talk on the telephone with family, friends, or neighbors? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 9 |
| Frequency of getting together with friends or relatives How often do you get together with friends or relatives? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 9 |
| Image of human nature as good or corrupt (READ EACH SET AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH) | GSS | 1985–1998 | 9 |
| Usually able to carry out plans as expected When you do make plans ahead, do you usually get to carry out things the way you expected, or do things usually come up to make you change your plans? | ANES | 1958–1976 | 8 |
| Feeling sure life will work out as wanted Have you usually felt pretty sure your life would work out the way you want it to, or have there been times when you haven’t been (1958: very) sure about it? | ANES | 1958–1976 | 8 |
| Frequency of texting with family, friends, or neighbors In a typical week, how often do you text or message with family, friends, or neighbors? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 7 |
| Whether people can be trusted Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? | GSS | 1998–2024 | 7 |
| Reads horoscopes or astrology reports Now, for a new subject. Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report? | GSS | 2006–2018 | 7 |
| Went to the movies in the last month During the last month, did you go to the movies? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Opportunities to take part in local arts and culture Please indicate whether you you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the next statement: "There are plenty of opportunities for me to take part in arts and cultural activities in my neighborhood or community" | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Attended live music, dance, or theater in past month During the last month, did you attend any live music, dance, or theater performances in person? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Attended an art exhibit in person in the last month During the last month, did you go in person to an art exhibit, such as paintings, sculpture, textiles, graphic design, or photography? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Created or performed own art in the last month During the last month, did you create, practice, or perform art of your own? This may have included music, dance, or theater; creative writing; crafts or visual arts; digital art; or film or photography done for artistic purposes. | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Hours per day to relax after work After an average work day, about how many hours do you have to relax or pursue activities that you enjoy? | GSS | 2002–2022 | 6 |
| Planning overnight or long-distance trips in next 4 weeks During the next 4 weeks, are you planning to take any overnight trips or trips to places more than 100 miles away? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 6 |
| Whether people try to take advantage or be fair How often do you think that people would try to take advantage of you if they got the chance and how often would they try to be fair? | GSS | 1998–2024 | 5 |
| Respondent, spouse, or partner goes hunting Do you (or does your (husband/wife/partner)) go hunting? | GSS | 2016–2024 | 5 |
| Satisfaction with life as a whole Would you say that you are extremely satisfied, very satisfied, moderately satisfied, slightly satisfied, or not satisfied at all? | ANES | 2008–2024 | 5 |
| Happiness with life in general If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole… | GSS | 1991–2018 | 5 |
| Can run own life or problems are too big Some people feel they can run their lives pretty much the way they want to; others feel the problems of life are sometimes too big for them. Which one are you most like? | ANES | 1968–1976 | 5 |
| Better to plan ahead or life is a matter of luck Do you think it’s better to plan your life a good way ahead, or would you say life is too much a matter of luck to plan ahead very far? | ANES | 1968–1976 | 5 |
| Second named person is a friend I2. Second Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a group member with respondent G3. Third Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a friend I3. Third Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is an advisor J3. Third Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Number of people discussed important matters with A. INTERVIEWER CHECK: HOW MANY NAMES WERE MENTIONED? | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a coworker F1. First Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a neighbor H3. Third Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is an advisor J1. First Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is an advisor J2. Second Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a neighbor H2. Second Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a group member with respondent G1. First Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a neighbor H1. First Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a friend I1. First Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a group member with respondent G2. Second Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a coworker F3. Third Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a coworker F2. Second Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Frequency of attending club or organization meetings Altogether, how often do you attend meetings of clubs or organizations you belong to, such as church groups, unions, fraternal or athletic groups, or school groups? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 4 |
| Frequency of being treated with less courtesy or respect In your day-to-day life how often have any of the following things happened to you? You are treated with less courtesy or respect than other people. | GSS | 2018–2024 | 4 |
| Frequency of talking to or spending time with friends and family In the past 12 months, that is from September 2022 until today, how often did [you/[NAME]] talk to or spend time with friends and family? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Number of groups or organizations belonged to How many groups, organizations, or associations would you say [you have/[NAME] has] belonged to over the past 12 months? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Volunteered for an organization Volunteer status recode | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Gave over $25 to a charity, school, or religious group [In the past 12 months,] did [you/[NAME] give money or possessions with a combined value of more than $25 to a non-political group or organization, such as a charity, school, or religious organization? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Belonged to any groups, organizations, or associations In the past 12 months, did [you/[NAME] belong to any groups, organizations, or associations? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Did infrequent or school and youth volunteer activities Some people don't think of activities they do infrequently or for children's schools or youth organizations as volunteer activities . In the past 12 months (have you/has she/has he) done any of these types of activities? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Talked to or spent time with neighbors In the past 12 months, how often did [you/[NAME]] have a conversation or spend time with [your/his/her] neighbors? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Worked with neighbors to improve the neighborhood or community [In the past 12 months,] did [you/[NAME] get together with other people from [your/his/her] neighborhood to do something positive for [your/his/her] neighborhood or the community? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Volunteered for any organization or association In the past 12 months, did [you/[NAME]] spend any time volunteering for any organization or association? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| How often volunteered How often did [you/[NAME]] volunteer? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| Did favors for neighbors [In the past 12 months,] how often did [you/[NAME]] and [your/his/her] neighbors do favors for each other such as house sitting, watching each other's children, lending tools, and other things to help each other | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017–2023 | 4 |
| How often other people can be trusted Generally speaking, how often can you trust other people? Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never? | ANES | 2008–2020 | 4 |
| Life does not serve any purpose D. In my opinion, life does not serve any purpose. | GSS | 1991–2018 | 4 |
| Zoo or aquarium visits in past year A zoo or aquarium. How many times did you visit a zoo or aquarium during the last year? | GSS | 2008–2018 | 4 |
| Science museum visits in past year A science or technology museum. How many times did you visit a science or technology museum during the last year? | GSS | 2008–2018 | 4 |
| Little people can do to change their lives B. There is little that people can do to change the course of their lives. | GSS | 1991–2018 | 4 |
| Life is meaningful only if you provide the meaning F. Life is only meaningful if you provide the meaning yourself. | GSS | 1991–2018 | 4 |
| Natural history museum visits in past year A natural history museum. How many times did you visit a natural history museum during the last year? | GSS | 2008–2018 | 4 |
| How often respondent feels rushed In general, how do you feel about your time--would you say you always feel rushed even to do things you have to do, Only sometimes feel rushed, or almost never feel rushed. | GSS | 1982–2016 | 4 |
| Let a stranger go ahead in line D. Allowed a stranger to go ahead of you in line | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Frequency of feeling selfless caring for others A. I feel a selfless caring for others. | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Gave food or money to a homeless person B. Given food or money to a homeless person | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Personally helping people in trouble is important C. Personally assisting people in trouble is very important to me | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Returned extra change to a cashier C. Returned money to a cashier after getting too much change | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Helped someone find a job D. Helped somebody to find a job | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Helped someone outside household with housework or shopping A. Helped someone outside of your household with housework or shopping | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Gave directions to a stranger in past year J. Given directions to a stranger | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Donated blood in past year A. Donated blood | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Lent item to someone not well known K. Let someone you didn't know well borrow a item of some value like dishes or tools. | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Accepting others even when they do wrong B. I accept others even when they do things I think are wrong. | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Frequency of volunteering for a charity E. Done volunteer work for a charity | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| People should look after themselves, not worry about others D. These days people need to look after themselves and not overly worry about others | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Carried a stranger's belongings in past year I. Carried a stranger's belongings, like groceries, a suitcase, or shopping bag | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Gave money to a charity in past year F. Given money to a charity | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Offered seat to a stranger in past year G. Offered your seat on a bus or in a public place to a stranger who was standing | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Lent money to another person in past year B. Lent quite a bit of money to another person | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Looked after others' plants or pets while away H. Looked after a person's plants, mail, or pets while they were away | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Talked with someone feeling down in past year C. Spent time talking with someone who was a bit down or depressed | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Traumatic events to relatives in the last year A. Number of traumatic events (divorces, unemployment, hospitalizations/disabilities) happening to respondent's relatives last year. | GSS | 1978–1984 | 4 |
| Traumatic events to relatives in the last five years B. Number of traumatic events (divorces, unemployment, hospitalizations/disabilities) happening to respondent's relatives during last five years. | GSS | 1978–1984 | 4 |
| Other household member goes hunting B. Does any other member of this household go hunting? | GSS | 1977–1984 | 4 |
| Fourth named person is a coworker F4. Fourth Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a friend I4. Fourth Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to third contact 3. Talks to Third Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a group member with respondent G4. Fourth Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to second contact 2. Talks to Second Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Provides unpaid care to a friend or neighbor A friend or neighbor - Do you regularly provide unpaid help or care to each of the following people due to aging, disability, or illness? | Fed SHED | 2023–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a neighbor H5. Fifth Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Frequency of unpaid care to adult relative or friend About how often do you provide unpaid help or care to an adult relative or friend who needs assistance due to aging, disability, or illness? | Fed SHED | 2023–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to fourth contact 4. Talks to Fourth Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a friend I5. Fifth Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a group member with respondent G5. Fifth Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is an advisor J4. Fourth Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a coworker F5. Fifth Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a neighbor H4. Fourth Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to first contact • Talks to First Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is an advisor J5. Fifth Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to fifth contact 5. Talks to Fifth Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Frequency of attending club or organization meetings How often do you attend meetings of the clubs or organizations you belong to? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 3 |
| Whether most people can be trusted, no volunteered option be too careful in dealing with people? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| Whether people try to be fair or take advantage, with web volunteered option Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| Whether people try to be fair or take advantage, no web volunteered option Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| People helpful or self-interested, volunteered option allowed Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| Whether most people can be trusted, volunteered option be too careful in dealing with people? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| People helpful or self-interested, no volunteered option Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? | GSS | 2021–2024 | 3 |
| Hours volunteered in the past 12 months In the past 12 months, approximately how many hours did [you/[NAME]] volunteer? (Topcoded at 500) | CPS Civic Engagement | 2019–2023 | 3 |
| General happiness on a seven-point scale If you were to consider your life in general, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole? | GSS | 2002–2022 | 3 |
| Overall satisfaction with family life B. All things considered, how satisfied are you with your family life? | GSS | 2002–2018 | 3 |
| How often has spare time with nothing to do A. How often would you say you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with--quite often, just now and then, or almost never? | GSS | 1982–2016 | 3 |
| Closeness to your town or city 2. Your town or city | GSS | 1996–2014 | 3 |
| Desired time spent with friends D. Time with your friends? | GSS | 1989–2006 | 3 |
| Desired time spent on leisure activities E. Time in leisure activities? | GSS | 1989–2006 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives in yearly contact Not counting people at work or family at home, about how many other friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at least once a year? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives contacted by email E. Communicating through electronic mail? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives contacted by letters or cards C. Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited visual art website in past 30 days K. Visual art/art museums? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Visited computer game websites in past 30 days O. Games you can play on your computer? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives seen in person A. Seeing them socially, face-to-face? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Contacts seen at church or group meetings D. Seeing them at meetings or events related to church, clubs, or other groups? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives contacted by phone B. Talking with them on the telephone? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Third person named is respondent's sibling C3. Third Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 3 |
| Attended a live ballet or dance performance in past year G. Go to a live ballet or dance performance, not including school performances. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Went to a movie in the past year L. Go out to see a movie in a theater. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Visited art museum or gallery in past year B. Visit an art museum or gallery. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Made art or crafts in past year C. Make art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or paintings. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Played a musical instrument in past year N. Play a musical instrument like a piano, guitar, or violin. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Attended classical music or opera in past year H. Go to a classical music or opera performance, not including school performances. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Took part in music, dance, or theater in past year J. Take part in a music, dance, or theatrical performance. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 3 |
| Experienced feeling of being somewhere before A. Thought you were somewhere you had been before, but knew that it was impossible. | GSS | 1984–1989 | 3 |
| Hours per day listening to radio A. IF YES: On the average, about how many hours a day do you usually listen to the radio? | GSS | 1978–1983 | 3 |
| Wondering whether anything is worthwhile B. You sometimes can't help wondering whether anything is worthwhile any more. | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| Most people don't care what happens to others C. Most people don't really care what happens to the next fellow. | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| Don't know whom you can count on B. These days a person doesn't really know whom he can count on. | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| Next to health, money is most important A. Next to health, money is the most important thing in life. | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| No right or wrong ways to make money C. To make money, there are no right and wrong ways any more, only easy and hard ways. | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| Living only for today D. Nowadays, a person has to live pretty much for today and let tomorrow take care of itself. Do you more or less agree with that, or more or less disagree? | GSS | 1973–1976 | 3 |
| Currently has some other kind of pet Current pet - Some other kind of pet | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Days felt happy in the past week D. Felt happy? | GSS | 1996–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet reptile Current pet - Reptile | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Number of pets in the family How many pets does your family have? By family, we mean members of your family with whom you currently live. | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a small mammal as a pet Current pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster) | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Importance of having nice things E. Having nice things. | GSS | 1993–2025 | 2 |
| Considers pet a member of the family How often do you consider your pet to be a member of your family? | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Importance of being cultured F. Being cultured. | GSS | 1993–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet bird Current pet - Bird | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Aim of art: beauty or free expression I'm going to read two statements about what works of art should Do. Please tell me which statement is closest to your opinion. | GSS | 1998–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet fish Current pet - Fish | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Importance of being self-sufficient H. Being self-sufficient and not having to depend on others. | GSS | 1993–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet cat Current pet - Cat | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet dog Current pet - Dog | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Unmet transportation needs: none of the listed reasons If you do not have enough transportation to meet your needs, which of the following reasons explain why (select all that apply): | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Unmet transportation needs: travel time too long If you do not have enough transportation to meet your needs, which of the following reasons explain why (select all that apply): | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Frequency of attending club or organization meetings Altogether, how often do you attend meetings of clubs or organizations you belong to, such as church groups, unions, fraternal or athletic groups, or school groups? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Unmet transportation needs: options unpredictable If you do not have enough transportation to meet your needs, which of the following reasons explain why (select all that apply): | Household Pulse | 2024 | 2 |
| Current overall life rating from 0 to 10 If you were asked to rate your overall life from 0-10, where 10 represents the best possible state and 0 represents the worst possible state, how would you rate your life today? | GSS | 2018–2022 | 2 |
| Expected life rating in five years If you were asked to rate your overall life from 0-10, where 10 represents the best possible state and 0 represents the worst possible state, how do you think you would rate your life five years from today? | GSS | 2018–2022 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with life as a whole Overall, on a scale from zero to ten, where zero is not at all satisfied and ten is completely satisfied, how satisfied are you with life as a whole these days? | Fed SHED | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Rating of how well one carries out social activities In general, please rate how well you carry out your usual social activities and roles. (This includes activities at home, at work and in your community, and responsibilities as a parent, child, spouse, employee, friend, etc.) | GSS | 2018–2021 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with social activities and relationships In general, how would you rate your satisfaction with your social activities and relationships? | GSS | 2018–2021 | 2 |
| Distance from friends after moving Friends - Compared with where you lived before your move, would you say that you live closer to, the same distance from, or farther away from each of the following? | Fed SHED | 2020–2021 | 2 |
| Rating of own quality of life In general, would you say your quality of life is… | GSS | 2018–2021 | 2 |
| Whether people can be trusted, five-point scale B1. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? please tell me what you think, where 1 means you can't be too careful and 5 means most people can be trusted. | GSS | 2010–2021 | 2 |
| Conflict between young and old people G. Young people and older people? | GSS | 2000–2021 | 2 |
| Take care of yourself and family before helping others B. You should take care of yourself and your family first, before helping other people | GSS | 2002–2018 | 2 |
| Family and friends make too many demands Do you feel that your family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on you? | GSS | 2002–2018 | 2 |
| Better-off people should help less well-off friends C. People who are better off should help friends who are less well off | GSS | 2002–2018 | 2 |
| Number of people in contact with on a typical weekday Would you say… | GSS | 2006–2014 | 2 |
| Membership in another voluntary association E. Another voluntary association | GSS | 2004–2014 | 2 |
| Membership in a sports, leisure, or cultural group D. A sports, leisure or cultural group | GSS | 2004–2014 | 2 |
| Total family donations to religious and charitable causes Altogether, what was the total dollar value of all donations you and your immediate family made in the past year towards religious and charitable purposes? | GSS | 2012–2014 | 2 |
| Volunteered through an organization in the past month In the past month, did you do any volunteer activity through organizations, that is donate your time and energy not for pay? | GSS | 2012–2014 | 2 |
| Participated in a school or community association Next, I will give you a list of types of groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. (Have you/Has NAME) participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since November 2012: A school group, neighborhood, or community association such as PTA or neighborhood watch group? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Participated in a service or civic organization Next, I will give you a list of types of groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. (Have you/Has NAME) participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since November 2012: A service or civic organization such as American Legion or Lions Club? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Frequency of contact with friends and family outside household This next question is about friends and family (you do/NAME does) not live with. During the last twelve months, how often did (you/NAME) see or hear from friends or family, whether in-person or not – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, less than once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Frequency of doing favors for neighbors How often did (you/NAME) and (your/his/her) neighbors do favors for each other? By favors we mean such things as watching each others children, helping with shopping, house sitting, lending garden or house tools and other small things to help each other – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, less than once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Participated in a sports or recreation organization Next, I will give you a list of types of groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. (Have you/Has NAME) participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since November 2012: A sports or recreation organization such as a soccer club or tennis club? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Frequency of talking with neighbors How often did (you/NAME) talk with any of (your/his/her) neighbors – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, less than once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Trust in people in your neighborhood We'd like to know how much you trust people in your neighborhood. Generally speaking, would you say that you can trust all the people, most of the people, some of the people, or none of the people in your neighborhood? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Served on a committee or as an officer of a group In the last 12 months, that is since November 2012, (have you/has NAME) served on a committee or as an officer of any group or organization? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Frequency of eating dinner with household members How often did (you/NAME) eat dinner with any of the other members of (your/his/her) household – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, less than once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Participated in any other type of organization Next, I will give you a list of types of groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. (Have you/Has NAME) participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since November 2012: Any other type of organization that I have not mentioned? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2011–2013 | 2 |
| Public library visits in past year A public library. How many times did you visit a public library during the last year? | GSS | 2008–2012 | 2 |
| Art museum visits in past year An art museum. How many times did you visit an art museum during the last year? | GSS | 2008–2012 | 2 |
| Describes self as soft-hearted G. I would describe myself as a pretty soft-hearted person. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Death of a close friend in past year 9. A death of a close friend. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Fourth person named is respondent's sibling C4. Fourth Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 2 |
| Tender feelings for less fortunate people A. I often have tender, concerned feelings for people less fortunate than me. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Often touched by things seen F. I am often quite touched by things that I see happen. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Others' misfortunes do not disturb me D. Other people's misfortunes do not usually disturb me a great deal. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Fifth person named is respondent's sibling C5. Fifth Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 2 |
| Feeling protective toward people being taken advantage of C. When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel kind of protective towards them. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Sometimes not feeling sorry for others' problems B. Sometimes I don't feel very sorry for other people when they are having problems. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Serious trouble with a close friend in past year 5. Have serious trouble with a close friend. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Little pity for people treated unfairly E. When I see someone being treated unfairly, I sometimes don't feel very much pity for them. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 2 |
| Read novels, poems, or plays in past year A. Read novels, short stories, poems, or plays, other than those required by work or school. | GSS | 1998–2002 | 2 |
| Learned something new about arts on the web A. On that occasion, did you come across or learn about anything new with regard to any of these topics? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used web to find information about artists E. Visit the Web to get information about an artist or sculptor or a school of artists? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Participates in online chat about arts Considering all these arts topics, do you participate in chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletIn boards, or similar interactive services devoted to these topics? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visited website of a novelist, playwright, or poet D. Visited a Web site associated with a particular novelist, playwright or poet? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Made travel reservations in past year C. Made an airplane or other travel reservations? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visits music sites about artists already liked A. You visit music sites where you can learn about or hear music from artists you already know you like? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visited museum after seeing its website F. Visit an art museum or gallery as a result of what you found on its Web site? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses the web to learn about literature A. Do you ever use the Web to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature"novels, poetry, or plays? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a work supervisor for software help H. A supervisor or trainer at work? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask other family for software help E. Other family? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses the web to learn about visual arts A. Do you ever use the Web to learn about, view, or discuss topics related to the visual arts"painting, sculpture, or so on? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used non-museum website to view art works D. Visit a Web site that is not associated with an art museum or art gallery in order to look at art works? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask an acquaintance for software help K. Other friend or acquaintance? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Hours per month at arts websites B. Hours per month? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Uses the web to learn about music A. Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Web experience changed tastes or opinions about arts B. Did your Web experience change your tastes or opinions in any way? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used museum website to learn about upcoming exhibits B. Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Used museum website to view exhibited art C. Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to look at art works exhibited there? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a teacher for software help F. A teacher? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a parent for software help C. Mother or father? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Downloaded a poem or fiction from a website C. Downloaded a poem or work of fiction from a Web site to your computer? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Attended live popular music performance B. Go to a live performance of popular music like rock, country, or rap, not including school performances. | GSS | 1998–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a fellow student for software help G. A fellow student? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a coworker for software help I. Other co-worker? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Read a book by an author first found on the web E. Read a book by an author whose work you first discovered on the Web? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a close friend for software help J. A close, personal friend? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a spouse or partner for software help A. Spouse or partner? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visits music sites covering many types of music B. You visit music sites that contain information about or sounds from many different types of music? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Attended a live non-musical play in past year C. Go to a live performance of a non-musical stage play, not including school performances. | GSS | 1998–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a sibling for software help D. Brother or sister/brother-/sister-in-law? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Got information on art exhibit in past year J. Obtained information about an exhibit or other event at an art museum or art gallery? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Looked up performing arts event information in past year I. Obtained information about a concert, play, or other performing-arts event? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a son or daughter for software help B. Son or daughter? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a librarian for software help L. A librarian? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Tried to meet new people in past year D. Tried to meet new people for social purposes? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Minutes per month at arts websites A. Minutes per month? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Visits sites about music not usually heard C. You visit sites where you can learn about or hear types of music that you wouldn't ordinarily listen to? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Played an indoor game with others in past year E. Played an indoor game with other people, like a board game, card game, or strategy game? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Modern painting is just slapped on E. Modern painting is just slapped on: a child could do it. | GSS | 1993–1998 | 2 |
| Only a few people can judge excellence in the arts A. Only a few people have the knowledge and ability to judge excellence in the arts. | GSS | 1993–1998 | 2 |
| Had a meal at a restaurant in the past week B. Have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) at a restaurant (including fast food places and take-outs)? | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Went to a movie theater in the last week C. Go to a movie theater to see a film? | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| Take care of yourself first, then help others A. You have to take care of yourself first, and if you have any energy left over, then help other people. | GSS | 1993–1996 | 2 |
| How often you visit your mother A. How often do you see or visit your mother? | GSS | 1986–1994 | 2 |
| Age of third-closest suicide victim to respondent B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)… | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Sex of third-closest suicide victim A. Was that person male or female? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Region of third-closest suicide victim D. What state did this person live in? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Relationship to third-closest suicide victim Think about the person who you have known next best, who committed suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card which best describes your relationship to that person. | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Sex of second-closest suicide victim A. Was that person male or female? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Region of second-closest suicide victim D. What state did this person live in? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Age of suicide victim closest to respondent B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)… | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Race of second-closest suicide victim C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, or other? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Race of closest suicide victim C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, or other? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Region of closest suicide victim D. What state did this person live in? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Relationship to closest suicide victim Think about the person you knew best that has committed suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card which best describes your relationship to that person. | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Race of third-closest suicide victim C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, or other? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Sex of closest suicide victim A. Was that person male or female? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Relationship to second-closest suicide victim Think about the person you have known next best, who has committed suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card which best describes your relationship to that person. | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Age of second-closest suicide victim to respondent B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)… | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 3 3. Third name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 1 • First name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 2 2. Second name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| General happiness, follow-on survey 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 | GSS | 2025 | 1 |
| Trust in people met only online On a scale of 0 to 10, how much do you trust people you are communicating with on the Internet but have never met in person? 0 means you do not trust them at all, and 10 means you trust them completely. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Most people can be trusted, 10-point scale Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people; Where would you place yourself on this scale, where 0 means you can’t be too careful, and 10 means most people can be trusted. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Frequency of downloading or streaming music and video How would you rate your ability to do the following?… Downloading or listening to music or watching videos and movies? | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Would feel lonely without the internet How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… Without the Internet I would feel lonely. | GSS | 2024 | 1 |
| Share of in-person versus online volunteering Thinking about the organization or association with which [you/NAME] most actively volunteer, which best describes the proportion of [your/his/her] in- person volunteering to online volunteering? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2023 | 1 |
| Watched livestreamed reading event in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in reading fiction, poetry, or plays since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of son deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Attended an art exhibit in person in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Attended live music, theater, or dance in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in creating or performing art since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in taking online arts classes since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched archived online poetry or book reading event NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in touring online art museums since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Death of someone else in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of sibling-in-law deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in attending art exhibits in person since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Listened to arts podcasts in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched archived online music or theater performance NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Watched livestreamed music or theater in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in watching livestreamed music or theater since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Attended outdoor arts activity in past 12 months NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Went to a movie in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in watching archived music or theater online since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in listening to arts podcasts since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of other people's deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Toured an online art exhibit in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in watching livestreamed readings since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in watching archived readings online since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Death of a sibling in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of mother deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of sister deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 2022 | 1 |
| Took online art classes or watched instructional videos NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Created or performed art in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in attending live arts events since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Read fiction, poetry, or plays in past year NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Change in going to movies since COVID NOTE: This variable originates on the NEA follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the NEA-specific weights WTSSPS_NEA or WTSSNRPS_NEA | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Death of a parent in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Rely more on close relatives or close friends People have different opinions about who you can rely on and who should be important to you. While some people think that you can rely more on close relatives, others think that you can rely more on close friends. Which view is closer to your opinion? | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Number of partner deaths in recent bereavement 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 | GSS | 2022 | 1 |
| Gambled in person at tracks, card rooms, or casinos Participate in gambling in person, such as at horse tracks, card rooms, bingo parlors, or casinos? - In the past year, did you: | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Distance from extended family after moving Extended family - Compared with where you lived before your move, would you say that you now live closer to, the same distance from, or father away from each of the following? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Spent money on state lotteries in past year Spend any money on state lotteries, for example, buying Mega Millions, Powerball or scratch tickets? - In the past year, did you: | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Weekly hours spent in a car or motor vehicle In a typical week, about how many hours do you spend in a car or another motor vehicle, including motorcycles, trucks, and vans, but not counting public transport? Do not include shared rides in buses, collective taxis, or carpooling services such as Uber | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| Enjoyment of being outside in nature How much, if at all, do you enjoy being outside in nature? | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| Frequency of outdoor leisure in nature In the last twelve months how often, if at all, have you engaged in any leisure activities outside in nature, such as hiking, bird watching, swimming, skiing, other outdoor activities, or just relaxing? | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| Number of plane trips in past 12 months In the last twelve months, how many trips did you make by plane? Count outward and return journeys, including transfers, as one trip. | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| Took part in online sports gambling or casino games Participate in online sports gambling or online casino games? - In the past year, did you: | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Had a pet cat in the past Past pet - Cat | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pet dog Past pet - Dog | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Spends as much time in nature as desired Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. I spend as much time as I would like in natural environments. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Easy to accomplish my goals To what extent is the following statement true or untrue for you? It is easy for me to accomplish my goals | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Had a pet fish in the past Past pet - Fish | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with life as a whole All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole nowadays? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Past time spent playing with or exercising pet Thinking about your favorite pet, how often did you spend time each day playing with or exercising your pet? Would you say almost always, often, sometimes, or never? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with day-to-day experience of nature I am satisfied with my day to day experience of nature. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Closeness to first named person On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all close and 10 being very close, how close are you to (NAME 1), the first person? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Closeness to third named person On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all close and 10 being very close, how close are you to (NAME 3), the third person? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first to borrow a large sum Who or where would you turn to first to… Help you if you needed to borrow a large sum of money? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of going out to eat or drink with friends How often do you go out to eat or drink with three or more friends or acquaintances who are not family members? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Share of family contact via text, phone, or internet or other communication devices that use the internet? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted extended family member Now, think about the other family member you have contact with most frequently, aside of your spouse or partner, parents, siblings or adult children. How often do you have contact with that family member, either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Reason family has no pet Why doesn’t your family have a pet? Please choose the most important reason. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pet horse Past pet - Horse | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a bus driver Do you know a woman or a man who is… A bus driver | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted parent Please think about the parent you have contact with most frequently: How often do you have contact with that parent, either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of contact with person 2 On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very often, how frequently do you see or talk to (NAME 2) these days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a small mammal as a pet Past pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster) | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of contact with person 4 On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very often, how frequently do you see or talk to (NAME 4) these days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted sibling Think about the brother or sister you have contact with most frequently: How often do you have contact with that brother or sister, either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted adult child Think about your adult child you have contact with most frequently: How often do you have contact with this child aged at least 18, either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Share of close contacts seen face to face on weekdays About how many of these people do you see face-to-face on a typical weekday? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Closeness to fourth named person On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all close and 10 being very close, how close are you to (NAME 4), the fourth person? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of contact with person 5 On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very often, how frequently do you see or talk to (NAME 5) these days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Felt lacking companionship in past four weeks How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that… You lack companionship? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for care when seriously ill Who or where would you turn to first to… Look after you if you were seriously ill? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for household or garden help Who would you turn to first to… Help you with a household or a garden job that you can't do yourself? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Feeling left out in past four weeks How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that… You are left out? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of contact with person 1 On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very often, how frequently do you see or talk to (NAME 1) these days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a lawyer Do you know a woman or a man who is… A lawyer | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Currently has a pet horse Current pet - Horse | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| How often important people acted angry with respondent Thinking about the important people in your life, such as your spouse or partner, your family members, or close friends, how often in the past 4 weeks did any of these people act angry or upset with you? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Has views of nature from home I have views of nature (trees, lawns, gardens, water, etc.) when I am home. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Feeling isolated from others in past four weeks How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that… You are isolated from others? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Past frequency of considering pet a family member How often did you consider your pet to be a member of your family? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first when feeling down Who would you turn to first to… Be there for you if you felt a bit down or depressed and wanted to talk about it? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Closeness to second named person On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all close and 10 being very close, how close are you to (NAME 2), the second person? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Number of people contacted on a typical weekday Please indicate about how many people do you have contact with on a typical weekday irrespective of whether you know them or not. Include anyone you chat with, talk to, or text, either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pig as a pet Past pet - Pig | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted close friend either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for family advice Who would you turn to first to… Give you advice about family problems? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| How often makes new friends at social occasions At these occasions, how often do you make new friends or acquaintances? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Closeness to fifth named person On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all close and 10 being very close, how close are you to (NAME 5), the fifth person? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for official paperwork help Who or where would you turn to first to… Help you with administrative problems or official paperwork? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Spends time in natural environments weekly Usually, I spend time in natural environments, such as public parks, gardens or trails, at least once a week. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a human resources manager Do you know a woman or a man who is… A human resources manager | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for help finding a job Who or where would you turn to first to… Help you if you needed to find a job? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Lack of interesting activities in natural environments Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. There is a lack of interesting activities in natural environments. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Frequency of contact with person 3 On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very often, how frequently do you see or talk to (NAME 3) these days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for help at home when sick Who would you turn to first to… Help you around your home if you were sick and had to stay in bed for a few days? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pet reptile Past pet - Reptile | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for help finding housing Who or where would you turn to first to… Help you if you needed to find a place to live? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |