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Hobbies, arts, sports, reading, and media use for leisure.
| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per day watching TV On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? | GSS | 1975–2024 | 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 hobbies and non-working activities B. Your non-working activities--hobbies and so on. | GSS | 1973–1994 | 18 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Went to the movies in the last month During the last month, did you go to the movies? | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Respondent, spouse, or partner goes hunting Do you (or does your (husband/wife/partner)) go hunting? | GSS | 2016–2024 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Other household member goes hunting B. Does any other member of this household go hunting? | GSS | 1977–1984 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Desired time spent on leisure activities E. Time in leisure activities? | GSS | 1989–2006 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Made art or crafts in past year C. Make art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or paintings. | GSS | 1993–2002 | 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 |
| Visited art museum or gallery in past year B. Visit an art museum or gallery. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Currently has a pet bird Current pet - Bird | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet dog Current pet - Dog | GSS | 2018–2025 | 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 reptile Current pet - Reptile | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has some other kind of pet Current pet - Some other kind of pet | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Currently has a pet cat Current pet - Cat | 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 |
| 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 |
| Currently has a small mammal as a pet Current pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster) | GSS | 2018–2025 | 2 |
| Membership in a sports, leisure, or cultural group D. A sports, leisure or cultural group | GSS | 2004–2014 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Minutes per month at arts websites A. Minutes per month? | GSS | 2000–2002 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Made travel reservations in past year C. Made an airplane or other travel reservations? | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Hours per month at arts websites B. Hours per month? | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Went to a movie theater in the last week C. Go to a movie theater to see a film? | GSS | 1996–1998 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Enjoyment of being outside in nature How much, if at all, do you enjoy being outside in nature? | 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 |
| Had a pet cat in the past Past pet - Cat | 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 |
| Reason family has no pet Why doesn’t your family have a pet? Please choose the most important reason. | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Past frequency of seeking pet for comfort When you felt bad, how often did you seek your pet for comfort? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pet dog Past pet - Dog | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a small mammal as a pet Past pet - A small mammal (rabbit, gerbil, hamster) | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Noticing natural elements in everyday life In my everyday life, I take notice of the natural elements around me (trees, water, wildlife, etc.). | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pig as a pet Past pet - Pig | 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 |
| Currently has a goat as a pet Current pet - Goat | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Currently has a pig as a pet Current pet - Pig | 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 |
| 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 |
| Previously had a pet horse Past pet - Horse | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Seeks pet for comfort when feeling bad When you feel bad, how often do you seek your pet for comfort? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Time spent each day playing with or training pet Thinking about your favorite pet, how often do you spend time each day playing with or exercising your pet? Would you say almost always, often, sometimes, or never? | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Had a pet fish in the past Past pet - Fish | 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 |
| Previously had a goat as a pet Past pet - Goat | 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 |
| Previously had a pet reptile Past pet - Reptile | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had some other kind of pet Past pet - Some other kind of pet | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Family had a pet five years ago Did your family have a pet 5 years ago? | 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 |
| Currently has a pet horse Current pet - Horse | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Previously had a pet bird Past pet - Bird | GSS | 2018 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit with spouse or partner Spouse or partner | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other major reason for attending exhibit Please specify (Immediately after ARTWHY8) | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of exhibit location in decision to attend How big a reason was wanting to see an exhibit at this location in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Supporting the community as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to support a community organization or event in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Experiencing high quality art as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to experience high quality art in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit with relative Relative | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Performance attended was theater Theater | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other reason for not attending a performance, specified Thinking about the most recent performance you wanted to attend but did not, which of the following factors were important in your decision not to attend? H. Please specify: | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Performance location as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to experience a performance at this location in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Wanting high quality art as reason for attending exhibit How big a reason was wanting to experience high quality art in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because not of interest Programs or events were not of interest. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit with friend Friend | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Whether the exhibit attended was free Was the exhibit you attended free, or was there an admission fee? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit: events not of interest Programs or events were not of interest. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because it was hard to get there Too difficult to get there. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit: no one to go with Could not find anyone to go with. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because of cost Cost too much. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance with someone else Someone else | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Whether missed event was performance or exhibit Was it a performance or an exhibit? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Performance attended was free or had admission fee Was the performance you attended free, or was there an admission fee? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Low cost as reason for attending exhibit SAY, "THIS CARD SHOWS SOME REASONS THAT PEOPLE ATTEND EXHIBITS." | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Went to an art exhibit in past 12 months During the last 12 months, did you go to an art exhibit, such as paintings, sculpture, textiles, graphic design, or photography? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Low cost as a reason for attending a performance SAY, "THIS CARD SHOWS SOME REASONS THAT PEOPLE ATTEND PERFORMANCES." | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Learning something new as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to gain knowledge or learn something new in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Socializing as a reason for attending a performance How big a reason was wanting to socialize with family or friends in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit with someone else Someone else | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Performance attended was dance Dance | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Had another major reason for attending a performance Was there some other major reason for your decision to attend that is not shown on the card? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because no one to go with Could not find anyone to go with. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit: too difficult to get there Too difficult to get there. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance alone or with others Did you attend this performance alone, with one other person, or with two or more other people? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Supporting community as reason for attending exhibit How big a reason was wanting to support a community organization or event in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance with a relative Relative | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance with a friend Friend | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit for another reason Some other reason not shown. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit alone or with others Did you attend this exhibit alone, with one other person, or with two or more other people? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance with a child Child | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Other major reason for attending a performance Please specify (immediately after PRFMWHY9) | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Socializing as reason for attending exhibit How big a reason was wanting to socialize with family or friends in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance for some other reason Some other reason not shown. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended art exhibit with child Child | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Bought streaming media like Netflix or Amazon Prime [Bought streaming online media or entertainment content, through services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime] In the past 12 months have you done each of the following: | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because of the location Did not want to go to that location. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended a live performance in the past year With the exception of elementary or high school performances, did you go to a live music, theater, or dance performance, during the last 12 months? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Most important reason for not attending a performance Of these factors, which one was the most important in your decision not to attend? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Attended performance with spouse or partner Spouse or partner | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit due to lack of time Could not find the time. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Had another major reason to attend exhibit Was there some other major reason for your decision to attend that is not shown on the card? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit: did not want that location Did not want to go to that location. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped art exhibit because of cost Cost too much. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Skipped a performance because of lack of time Could not find the time. | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Missed a performance or exhibit wanted to attend During the last 12 months, was there a performance or exhibit that you wanted to go to but did not? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Seeing a specific performer as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to see a specific, individual performer in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Celebrating cultural heritage as a reason for attending How big a reason was wanting to learn about or celebrate your or your family's cultural heritage in your decision to attend this performance? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Wanting to learn as reason for attending exhibit How big a reason was wanting to gain knowledge or learn something new in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Performance attended was music Music | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Celebrating cultural heritage as reason for attending exhibit How big a reason was wanting to learn about or celebrate your or your family's cultural heritage in your decision to attend this exhibit? Was it a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason at all? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Most important reason for not attending art exhibit Of these factors, which one was the most important in your decision not to attend? | GSS | 2016 | 1 |
| Main reason for playing lotteries or gambling Which one of these is the main reason that you play lotteries or other types of gambling? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Gambled at tracks, card rooms, bingo, or casinos In the past 12 months, did you participate in other types of gambling for money, such as at horse tracks, card rooms, bingo parlors, or casinos? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Spent money on state lotteries in past year In the past 12 months, did you spend any money on state lotteries, for example buying Mega Millions, Powerball or scratch tickets? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Amount spent on lotteries and gambling in past year During the past 12 months, about how much money would you say that you spent on state lotteries and other types of gambling? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Likelihood of watching TV program about Arctic native peoples B. Native peoples living in the Arctic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Likelihood of watching TV program about Arctic oil drilling E. Oil drilling in the Arctic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Likelihood of watching TV program about Antarctic ozone hole C. The ozone hole over the Antarctic? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as having few artistic interests E. …has few artistic interests | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Likelihood of watching TV program about polar bears A. Polar bears? | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Sees self as having an active imagination E. …has an active imagination | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Likelihood of watching TV program about melting polar ice The next few questions are about the regions near the poles. Please look at Card B22. If you were choosing a television program to watch, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely to watch a program about D. Melting of Polar Ice. | GSS | 2006 | 1 |
| Transportation taken on most recent trip to the U.S. Thinking about the most recent time you traveled to the United States from another country"please tell me which box shows the kind of transportation you took: A, B, or C. | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Describes self as an athletic person C. An athletic person. Is this …... | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Number of hobby or garden clubs belonged to I. How many hobby or garden clubs do you belong to? | GSS | 2004 | 1 |
| Participation in a sports or hobby group, past year D. A sports group, hobby or leisure club | GSS | 2002 | 1 |
| Listened to religious music on the web in last month G. Religious? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Used web for gothic or industrial music in last month C. Gothic or Industrial? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Listened to rock music on the web in last month H. Rock? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Listened to rap or hip-hop on the web in last month F. Rap/Hip-Hop? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Listened to oldies music on the web in last month E. Oldies? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Used web for classical music in last month A. Classical or chamber music? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Used web for jazz music in last month D. Jazz? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Used web for country music in last month B. Country? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Listened to world music on the web in last month I. World Music? | GSS | 2000 | 1 |
| Excellent artists can support themselves B. Artists and performers who are truly excellent will be able to support themselves by selling artworks or tickets to performances. | GSS | 1998 | 1 |
| Frequency of going to garage or yard sales How frequently do you go to garage sales, tag sales, or yard sales -- that is, one-time sales in which homeowners sell items that they no longer need from out of their homes, yards, or garages? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Dollars given to arts and culture in past year H. Arts, culture, and humanities | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Liking for oldies rock music Q. Oldies rock | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for blues or rhythm and blues music D. Blues or Rhythm and Blues | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| How often respondent watches TV dramas or sitcoms A. Prime-time drama or situation comedy programs. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for new age music L. New age/space music | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for bluegrass music B. Bluegrass | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for classical music F. Classical music-symphony & chamber | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking of folk music G. Folk music | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for Latin, Mariachi, and Salsa music J. Latin/Mariachi/Salsa | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for country western music C. Country/Western | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for Broadway musicals and show tunes E. Broadway musicals/show tunes | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for reggae music O. Reggae | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for contemporary pop and rock music P. Contemporary pop/rock | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Like or dislike jazz music I. Jazz | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Gardened in the past year F. Grow vegetables, flowers, or shrubs in a garden. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Went hunting or fishing in past year I. Go hunting or fishing. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| How often respondent watches public television C. Programs shown on public television. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Attended a sports event in the past year A. Attend an amateur or professional sports event. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Played sports in the past year K. Participate in any sports activity such as softball, basketball, swimming, golf, bowling, skiing, or tennis. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Artistic excellence in popular and folk culture H. Artistic excellence can be found in popular and folk culture just as much as in the fine arts. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking or disliking opera music M. Opera | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for gospel music H. Gospel music | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Recorded a TV program in the past year M. Record a TV program so you could watch it later. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Like or dislike heavy metal music R. Heavy metal | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Attended an auto or motorcycle race in the past year D. Go to an auto, stock car, or motorcycle race. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for mood and easy listening music K. Mood/easy listening | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking of rap music N. Rap music | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Went camping, hiking, or canoeing in past year E. Go camping, hiking, or canoeing. | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Liking for big band and swing music A. Big Band/Swing | GSS | 1993 | 1 |
| Desired time spent relaxing F. Time to relax? | GSS | 1989 | 1 |
| Importance of free time and relaxation C. Free time and relaxation. | GSS | 1982 | 1 |