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Friends, neighbors, social activities, volunteering, and loneliness.
| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of going to a bar or tavern D. Go to a bar or tavern? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Frequency of evenings with relatives A. Spend a social evening with relatives? | GSS | 1974–2024 | 29 |
| Frequency of evenings with neighbors B. Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? | 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 |
| Satisfaction with friendships D. Your friendships. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| Membership in hobby or garden clubs I. Hobby or garden clubs | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in fraternal groups A. Fraternal groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Total number of group memberships Q. Any membership at all | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in veterans' groups C. Veterans' groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in school fraternities or sororities J. School fraternities or sororities | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in church-affiliated groups O. Church-affiliated groups (See REMARKS) | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in any other groups P. Any other groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in professional or academic societies N. Professional or academic societies | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in youth groups G. Youth groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in school service groups H. School service groups | 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 service clubs B. Service clubs | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in farm organizations L. Farm organizations | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in nationality groups K. Nationality groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Membership in sports groups F. Sports groups | GSS | 1974–2004 | 16 |
| Frequency of evenings with siblings F. Spend a social evening with a brother or sister? | GSS | 1978–1994 | 11 |
| Frequency of evenings with parents E. Spend a social evening with your parents? | 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 |
| Frequency of getting together with friends or relatives How often do you get together with friends or relatives? | Household Pulse | 2024 | 9 |
| 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 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 |
| Third named person is a neighbor H3. Third Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a neighbor H1. First Person is Neighbor | 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 an advisor J1. First Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a group member with respondent G1. First Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a coworker F3. Third Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is an advisor J3. Third Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| First named person is a coworker F1. First Person is Co-Worker | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a coworker F2. Second Person is Co-Worker | 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 group member with respondent G3. Third Person is Group Member | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a neighbor H2. Second 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 an advisor J2. Second Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Third named person is a friend I3. Third Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 4 |
| Second named person is a friend I2. Second Person is Friend | 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 |
| 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 |
| How often volunteered How often did [you/[NAME]] volunteer? | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Let a stranger go ahead in line D. Allowed a stranger to go ahead of you in line | 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 |
| Gave money to a charity in past year F. Given money to a charity | 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 |
| Frequency of feeling selfless caring for others A. I feel a selfless caring for others. | 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 |
| Helped someone outside household with housework or shopping A. Helped someone outside of your household with housework or shopping | 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 food or money to a homeless person B. Given food or money to a homeless person | 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 |
| Frequency of volunteering for a charity E. Done volunteer work for a charity | 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 |
| Personally helping people in trouble is important C. Personally assisting people in trouble is very important to me | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Gave directions to a stranger in past year J. Given directions to a stranger | GSS | 2002–2014 | 4 |
| Helped someone find a job D. Helped somebody to find a job | 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 |
| Fifth named person is a neighbor H5. Fifth Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to first contact • Talks to First Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to fourth contact 4. Talks to Fourth Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a group member with respondent G4. Fourth Person is Group Member | 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 coworker F4. Fourth Person is Co-Worker | 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 |
| 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 |
| How often talks to fifth contact 5. Talks to Fifth Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to second contact 2. Talks to Second Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is an advisor J5. Fifth Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a friend I4. Fourth Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a friend I5. Fifth Person is Friend | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is a neighbor H4. Fourth Person is Neighbor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| How often talks to third contact 3. Talks to Third Person | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fourth named person is an advisor J4. Fourth Person is Advisor | GSS | 1985–2025 | 3 |
| Fifth named person is a group member with respondent G5. Fifth Person is Group Member | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Number of friends and relatives contacted by phone B. Talking with them on the telephone? | 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 letters or cards C. Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail? | GSS | 2000–2004 | 3 |
| Number of friends and relatives seen in person A. Seeing them socially, face-to-face? | 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 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 |
| Third person named is respondent's sibling C3. Third Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Conflict between young and old people G. Young people and older people? | GSS | 2000–2021 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Number of people in contact with on a typical weekday Would you say… | GSS | 2006–2014 | 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 |
| Membership in another voluntary association E. Another voluntary association | GSS | 2004–2014 | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Often touched by things seen F. I am often quite touched by things that I see happen. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 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 |
| Death of a close friend in past year 9. A death of a close friend. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Describes self as soft-hearted G. I would describe myself as a pretty soft-hearted person. | 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 |
| Others' misfortunes do not disturb me D. Other people's misfortunes do not usually disturb me a great deal. | 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 |
| Tender feelings for less fortunate people A. I often have tender, concerned feelings for people less fortunate than me. | GSS | 2002–2004 | 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 |
| Fourth person named is respondent's sibling C4. Fourth Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 2 |
| Fifth person named is respondent's sibling C5. Fifth Person is Sibling | GSS | 1985–2004 | 2 |
| Can ask a coworker for software help I. Other co-worker? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a sibling for software help D. Brother or sister/brother-/sister-in-law? | 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 |
| Can ask a close friend for software help J. A close, personal friend? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask an acquaintance for software help K. Other friend or acquaintance? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a spouse or partner for software help A. Spouse or partner? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a parent for software help C. Mother or father? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask other family for software help E. Other family? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a son or daughter for software help B. Son or daughter? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a fellow student for software help G. A fellow student? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a librarian for software help L. A librarian? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a teacher for software help F. A teacher? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 2 |
| Can ask a work supervisor for software help H. A supervisor or trainer at work? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Sex of closest suicide victim A. Was that person male or female? | 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 |
| 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 |
| Race of third-closest suicide victim C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, or other? | 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 |
| Region of closest suicide victim D. What state did this person live in? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Age of third-closest suicide victim to respondent B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)… | 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 |
| Sex of second-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 |
| Age of second-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 |
| Race of closest suicide victim C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, or other? | GSS | 1990–1991 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 1 • First name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 3 3. Third name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| Feels especially close to person 2 2. Second name | GSS | 1985–1987 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 2020 | 1 |
| Never irked by very different ideas Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: I have never been irked when people expressed ideas very different from my own. | 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 |
| Have insisted on having things my own way Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: At times I have really insisted on having things my own way. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a bus driver Do you know a woman or a man who is… A bus driver | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Knows a senior executive of a large company Do you know a woman or a man who is… A senior executive of a large company | 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 |
| Took part in charitable or religious volunteer groups In the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you taken part in the activities? Of charitable or religious organisations that do voluntary work? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Took part in leisure, sports, or culture groups In the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you taken part in the activities? Of groups or associations for leisure, sports or culture? | 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 |
| Who to turn to first for family advice Who would you turn to first to… Give you advice about family problems? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Have taken advantage of someone Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: There have been occasions when I took advantage of someone. | 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 |
| Donated blood in past year During the past year did you ... (Check all that apply) [Donate blood] | CES | 2018 | 1 |
| Never deliberately hurt someone's feelings Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: I have never deliberately said something that hurt someone's feelings. | 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 |
| Natural environments as places to meet neighbors Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Natural environments are a good place to meet others from the local community. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows someone who is a nurse Do you know a woman or a man who is… A nurse | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a police officer Do you know a woman or a man who is… A police officer | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Like to gossip at times Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: I like to gossip at times. | 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 |
| Share of family contact via text, phone, or internet or other communication devices that use the internet? | 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 |
| Sometimes try to get even rather than forgive Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: I sometimes try to get even rather than forgive and forget. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a lawyer Do you know a woman or a man who is… A lawyer | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Contact with most-contacted close friend either face-to-face, by phone, internet or any other communication device? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Always willing to admit mistakes Next are a number of statements concerning personal attitudes and traits. Please tell me whether the statement is true or false as it pertains to you personally: I'm always willing to admit it when I make a mistake. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Who to turn to first for a pleasant social occasion Who would you turn to first to… Enjoy a pleasant social occasion with? | 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 |
| 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 |
| Knows a hairdresser or barber Do you know a woman or a man who is… A hairdresser or barber | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows a home or office cleaner Do you know a woman or a man who is… A home or office cleaner | 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 |
| 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 |
| Knows a car mechanic Do you know a woman or a man who is… A car mechanic | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Knows a human resources manager Do you know a woman or a man who is… A human resources manager | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Knows someone who is a school teacher Do you know a woman or a man who is… A teacher | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Volunteered for sport, hobby, cultural, or arts organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Sport, hobby, cultural or arts org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: fundraising or selling items In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Fundraise or sell items to raise money? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: coached, refereed, or supervised sports teams For each activity that I mention, please tell me – yes or no – whether (you/he/she) did that activity for an organization in the last year. In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she): Coach, referee, or supervise sports teams? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: general office services In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Provide general office services? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: professional or management help, board service In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Provide professional or management assistance including serving on a board or committee? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: general labor or transportation for people In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Engage in general labor; supply transportation for people? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for public safety organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Public safety org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: mentoring youth For each activity that I mention, please tell me – yes or no – whether (you/he/she) did that activity for an organization in the last year. In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she): Mentor youth? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: counseling, medical care, or protective services In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Provide couseling, medical care, fire/EMS, or protective services? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for other type of organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Other type org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: collecting or distributing clothing and goods In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Collect, make or distribute clothing, crafts, or goods other than food? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: collecting, preparing, or serving food In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Collect, prepare, distribute, or serve food? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: tutoring or teaching For each activity that I mention, please tell me – yes or no – whether (you/he/she) did that activity for an organization in the last year. In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she): Tutor or teach? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: usher, greeter, or minister In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) serve as an Usher, greeter, or minister? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for educational or youth service organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for an: Educationa or youth service? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for environmental or animal care organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for an: Environmental or animal care? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: music, performance, or artistic activities In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) Engage in music, performance, or other artistic activities? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for religious organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Religious org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteer activity: other In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she): | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Did volunteer work in the past month [Volunteer work] In the past month, did you do each of the following types of unpaid work for someone else? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for social or community service organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Social or community service org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Most active group: in-person versus online activity Thinking about the group, organization, or association with which [you are/[NAME] is] most active, which best describes the proportion of [your/his/her] in-person activity to online activity? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for hospital or other health organization In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a(n): Hospital or other health org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Hours volunteered in the past 12 months In the past 12 months, approximately how many hours did [you/[NAME]] volunteer? (Topcoded at 600) | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Provided food, housing, money, or help to friends or relatives [In the past 12 months,] how often did [you/[NAME] provide food, housing, money or help for friends or extended family? Do not include anything [you do/[NAME] does] for [your/his/her] children, parents, and spouses, partners or significant others even if they do not live with [you/him/her]. | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Volunteered for civic, political, professional, or international group In the past 12 months, did (you/he/she) volunteer for a: Civic, political, professional or international org.? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2017 | 1 |
| Unpaid work to improve the local community [To improve the local community] Which of the following are reasons that you did unpaid work for someone else in the past month? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Relationship to second-closest suicide victim (HAND CARD I4) | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Volunteer work in past month [Volunteer work] In the past month, did you do each of the following types of unpaid work for someone else? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Relationship to closest suicide victim (HAND CARD I1) | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Unpaid work to help others or give back [To help others or give back to society] Which of the following are reasons that you did unpaid work for someone else in the past month? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Shared living for companionship or preference [Companionship / prefer living with others] Please select all the reasons below that you (and your immediate family) currently live with your adult children, your or your spouse/partner's parents, your or your spouse/partner's extended family, or roommates? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Did any volunteer activity in past year Since (CURRENT MONTH) 1st of last year, have you done any volunteer activities through or for an organization? | GSS | 2012 | 1 |
| Volunteered for child's school or youth organization Sometimes people don't think of activities they do infrequently or activities they do for children's schools or youth organizations as volunteer activities. Since (CURRENT MONTH) 1st of last year, have you done any of these types of volunteer activities? | GSS | 2012 | 1 |
| Participated in any other type of organization Any other type of organization that I have not mentioned? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Participated in a school or community association The next questions are about the groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. I will read a list of types of groups and organizations. Please tell me whether or not you participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is between November 2009 and now: A school group, neighborhood, or community association such as PTA or neighborhood watch groups? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Frequency of eating dinner with household members During a TYPICAL MONTH in the past year, how often did you eat dinner with any of the other members of your household – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Frequency of emailing or online contact with friends and family During a TYPICAL MONTH in the past year, how often, if at all, did you communicate with friends and family by Email or on the Internet – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| How often did favors for neighbors in a typical month During a TYPICAL MONTH in the past year, how often did you and your neighbors do favors for each other? By favors we mean such things as watching each other's children, helping with shopping, house sitting, lending garden or house tools, and other small acts of kindness – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| How often talked with neighbors in a typical month During a TYPICAL MONTH in the past year, how often did you talk with any of your neighbors – basically every day, a few times a week, a few times a month, once a month, or not at all? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Participated in a service or civic organization A service or civic organization such as American Legion or Lions Club? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Served as an officer or on a committee of a group In the last 12 months, between November 2009 and now, have you been an officer or served on a committee of any group or organization? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Participated in a sports or recreation organization A sports or recreation organization such as a soccer club or tennis club? | CPS Civic Engagement | 2010 | 1 |
| Became an openly acknowledged couple with second leader Thinking now about the second leader with whom you had this experience, did you and this leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Became an openly acknowledged couple with most recent leader Thinking about the leader with whom you had this experience most recently, did you and this leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Ongoing relationship with third leader C. Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Ongoing relationship with second leader B. Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Ongoing relationship with first leader A. Did you become involved in an ongoing relationship with this leader? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Became an openly acknowledged couple with a leader Did you and this leader ever become an openly acknowledged couple? | GSS | 2008 | 1 |
| Sees self as tending to be lazy C. …tends to be lazy | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances named Linda at school, clubs, or church B. How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are named Linda? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Share of trusted people who attend religious services regularly C. How many do you think attend religious services regularly? (Would you say…) | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Unemployed people among school, club, or church acquaintances C. How many are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances who rarely or never attend religious services U. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as finding fault with others B. …tends to find fault with others | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are Asian American U. How many are Asian or Asian-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Hispanic people among school, club, or church acquaintances H. How many are Hispanic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| White people among school, club, or church acquaintances I. How many are white? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of acquaintances named Shawn C. How many are named Shawn? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are strongly conservative AD. How many are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances named Mark at school, clubs, or church A. How many of the people you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are named Mark? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as reserved A. …is reserved | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Brenda D. How many are named Brenda? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Share of trusted people of the respondent's own race Are the people that you trust… | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Strong conservatives among work acquaintances N. How many are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| White people among neighbors I. How many are white? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Keith E. How many are named Keith? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of cohabiting women acquainted with S. How many of the women that you are acquainted with are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Neighbors who rarely or never attend religious services L. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Gay people among school, club, or church acquaintances J. How many are you pretty certain are gay men or women? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Non-attendees of religious services among school or club acquaintances L. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of electricians acquainted with F. How many are electricians? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who rarely or never attend services AB. How many people are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Work acquaintances named Linda B. How many (IF NUMKNOWN = 2 or 5 DISPLAY: of the people you are acquainted with through work) are named Linda? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who attend religious services regularly AA. How many of the people that you trust are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of people named Mark among neighbors A. How many of the people you are acquainted with through your neighborhood are named Mark? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Cohabiting women among school, club, or church acquaintances O. How many women that you are acquainted with through schools, clubs, associations, or places of worship are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of child care workers acquainted with E. How many are child care workers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Maria J. How many are named Maria? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Gay people among work acquaintances J. How many are you pretty certain are gay men or women? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of Black people acquainted with O. How many are Black or African-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of Asian people acquainted with N. How many are Asian or Asian-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Neighbors currently unemployed C. How many are (IF NUMKNOWN = 4 or 5 DISPLAY: you pretty certain are) currently unemployed? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Strong liberals among school, club, or church acquaintances M. How many are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances who are social workers C. How many are social workers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people serving in the armed forces Q. How many of the people that you trust are currently serving in the armed forces? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are gay or lesbian Y. How many are gay men or women? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Regular churchgoers among work acquaintances K. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are electricians P. How many are electricians? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as outgoing and sociable A. …is outgoing, sociable | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances currently in prison M. How many are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are Hispanic W. How many are Hispanic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are Black V. How many are Black or African-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of people named Brenda acquainted with D. How many are named Brenda? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Work acquaintances named Mark A. How many of the people you are acquainted with through work are named Mark? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Strong liberals among work acquaintances M. How many are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Prisoners among school, club, or church acquaintances E. How many are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Strong conservatives among school, club, or church acquaintances N. How many are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| White people among acquaintances Q. How many are white? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of police officers acquainted with A. How many of the people you are acquainted with are police officers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Linda H. How many are named Linda? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Black people among school, club, or church acquaintances G. How many are Black or African-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Second-home owners among school, club, or church acquaintances D. How many are you pretty certain own a second home? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who own a second home S. How many are you pretty certain own a second home? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Asian people among work acquaintances F. How many are Asian or Asian-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are lawyers L. How many are lawyers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Mark G. How many are named Mark? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people currently in prison T. How many are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are police officers K. How many people that you trust are police officers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Cohabiting women among work acquaintances O. How many women that you are acquainted with through work are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Work acquaintances currently in prison E. How many are you pretty certain are currently in state or federal prison? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of strong conservatives acquainted with W. How many are you pretty certain are strongly conservative? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of acquaintances named Rachel F. How many are named Rachel? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Neighbors currently in prison E. How many (IF NUMKNOWN = 4 or 5 DISPLAY: are you pretty certain) are currently in state or federal prison? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Regular churchgoers among school, club, or church acquaintances K. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services on a regular basis? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are child care workers O. How many are child care workers? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are strongly liberal AC. How many are you pretty certain are strongly liberal? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Acquaintances currently unemployed K. How many of the people that you are acquainted with are you pretty certain are currently unemployed? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people who are janitors or building cleaners N. How many are janitors or building cleaners? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Hispanic people among work acquaintances H. How many are Hispanic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Kevin A. How many of the people that you trust are named Kevin? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Karen B. How many are named Karen? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted people named Jose I. How many are named Jose? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Black people among work acquaintances G. How many are Black or African-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Asian people among school, club, or church acquaintances F. How many are Asian or Asian-American? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Second-home owners among work acquaintances D. How many are you pretty certain own a second home? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Share of trusted people who are Democrats B. How many do you think are Democrats? (Would you say…) | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as doing a thorough job C. …does a thorough job | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of trusted women living with an unmarried partner Z. How many of the women that you trust are you pretty certain live in a romantic relationship with a man to whom they are not married? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Number of sports groups belonged to F. How many sports groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups respondent and contact both belong to, first person, a What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups respondent and contact both belong to, first person, c What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of nationality groups belonged to K. How many nationality groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of veterans groups belonged to C. How many veterans' groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of other groups belonged to P. How many of any other groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of professional or academic societies belonged to N. How many professional or academic societies do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of youth groups belonged to G. How many youth groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups respondent and contact both belong to, first person, b What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups shared with fourth named person What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups shared with fifth named person What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Shares a group membership with third person named C. Do you and third name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Met first named person in a shared group A. Did you meet the first name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Shares a group membership with first person named A. Do you and first name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Met third named person in a shared group C. Did you meet the third name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Met fourth named contact in a group or elsewhere D. Did you meet the fourth name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups shared with first named person What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Shares a group membership with second person named B. Do you and second name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of school service groups belonged to H. How many school service groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of service clubs belonged to B. How many service clubs do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of literary, art, or study groups belonged to M. How many literary, art, discussion, or study groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of school fraternities or sororities belonged to J. How many school fraternities or sororities do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of fraternal groups belonged to A. How many fraternal groups do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of farm organizations belonged to L. How many farm organizations do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups shared with third named person What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Shares a group membership with fifth person named E. Do you and fifth name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Met fifth named contact in a group or elsewhere E. Did you meet the fifth name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Groups shared with second named person What are the groups you both belong to? Circle all that apply. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Met second named person in a shared group B. Did you meet the second name in one of these groups or did you meet somewhere else? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Shares a group membership with fourth person named D. Do you and fourth name both belong to one or more of the same groups on the list? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |