NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-1 _______________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: In some cases the spouse of respondents who were "married, spous absent" completed the spouse questionnaire. In most such cases, however, they did not. NOTE: The record has been "9-filled" for cases where the respondent ha no spouse or partner, and for cases where there is a spouse or partner, but noo secondary respondent questionnaire was received Hence a code of "9" means "Inapplicable" or "Questionnaire not received" or "No answer." NOTE: The variable "WEIGHT" in columns 7339-7343 is used in computing the weighted percents in the codebook. 5323 SECTYPE Type of Secondary Respondent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Spouse 5648 50.37 2-Partner 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received 6850 46.55 5324-5325 SMONTH Month Questionnaire Returned Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-January 184 1.56 02-February 185 1.59 03-March 184 1.66 04-April 930 8.07 05-May 865 7.64 06-June 681 5.93 07-July 745 6.24 08-August 634 5.45 09-September 523 4.68 10-October 526 4.39 11-November 477 4.31 12-December 227 1.88 99-Inapplicable/No answer 6856 46.61 5326-5327 SDAY Day of Month Questionnaire Returned 01-First . . 31-Thirty-first NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-2 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5328-5329 SYEAR Year Questionnaire Returned Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 87-1987 5555 48.09 88-1988 605 5.29 99-Inapplicable/No answer 6857 46.62 5330 SCOMPLS Completion Status Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Received completed 6167 53.45 9-Inapplicable/Not received 6850 46.55 ************************************************************************ FAMILY BACKGROUND ************************************************************************ Q.1 What is your date of birth? 5331-5334 S1M Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 5335 S1F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 6025 52.12 2-Year given, no response for month; 21 0.22 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 116 1.06 5-Born before January 1900 5 0.05 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-3 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5336 S2 Q.2 Did you live with both of your natural (or adoptive) parents from the time you were born until you left home to be on your own for the first time? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4618 40.98 2-No 1247 9.78 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7152 49.24 5337 S3 Q.3 Was the reason you did not live with both parents because: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-death of parent 412 3.53 2-separation or divorce of parents 662 4.89 3-other reason 163 1.29 6-Inapplicable 4610 40.93 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7169 49.36 Q.4 At what ages did you live with your natural (or adoptive) mother? Each age is coded: 1-Circled 2-Not Circled 3-Never lived with natural or adoptive mother 6-Inapplicable 8-Don't Know 9-No Answer NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-4 _______________________________________________________________________________ Ages Lived with Natural/Adoptive Mother __________________________________________ Age Variable Name Location __________________________________________ Birth S4A0 5338 1 S4A1 5339 2 S4A2 5340 3 S4A3 5341 4 S4A4 5342 5 S4A5 5343 6 S4A6 5344 7 S4A7 5345 8 S4A8 5346 9 S4A9 5347 10 S4A10 5348 11 S4A11 5349 12 S4A12 5350 13 S4A13 5351 14 S4A14 5352 15 S4A15 5353 16 S4A16 5354 17 S4A17 5355 18 S4A18 5356 19 S4A19 5357 __________________________________________ Q.5 At what ages did you live with your natural (or adoptive) father? Each age is coded: 1-Circled 2-Not Circled 3-Never lived with natural or adoptive father 6-Inapplicable 8-Don't Know 9-No Answer NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-5 _______________________________________________________________________________ Ages Lived with Natural/Adoptive Father ________________________________________ Age Variable Name Location ________________________________________ Birth S5A0 5358 1 S5A1 5359 2 S5A2 5360 3 S5A3 5361 4 S5A4 5362 5 S5A5 5363 6 S5A6 5364 7 S5A7 5365 8 S5A8 5366 9 S5A9 5367 10 S5A10 5368 11 S5A11 5369 12 S5A12 5370 13 S5A13 5371 14 S5A14 5372 15 S5A15 5373 16 S5A16 5374 17 S5A17 5375 18 S5A18 5376 19 S5A19 5377 ________________________________________ Q.6 At what ages did you live with a step-mother? Each age is coded: 1-Circled 2-Not Circled 3-Never lived with step-mother 6-Inapplicable 8-Don't Know 9-No Answer NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-6 _______________________________________________________________________________ Ages Lived with Step-mother ________________________________________ Age Variable Name Location ________________________________________ Birth S6A0 5378 1 S6A1 5379 2 S6A2 5380 3 S6A3 5381 4 S6A4 5382 5 S6A5 5383 6 S6A6 5384 7 S6A7 5385 8 S6A8 5386 9 S6A9 5387 10 S6A10 5388 11 S6A11 5389 12 S6A12 5390 13 S6A13 5391 14 S6A14 5392 15 S6A15 5393 16 S6A16 5394 17 S6A17 5395 18 S6A18 5396 19 S6A19 5397 ________________________________________ Q.7 At what ages did you live with a step-father? Each age is coded: 1-Circled 2-Not Circled 3-Never lived with step-father 6-Inapplicable 8-Don't Know 9-No Answer NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-7 _______________________________________________________________________________ Ages Lived with Step-father ________________________________________ Age Variable Name Location ________________________________________ Birth S7A0 5398 1 S7A1 5399 2 S7A2 5400 3 S7A3 5401 4 S7A4 5402 5 S7A5 5403 6 S7A6 5404 7 S7A7 5405 8 S7A8 5406 9 S7A9 5407 10 S7A10 5408 11 S7A11 5409 12 S7A12 5410 13 S7A13 5411 14 S7A14 5412 15 S7A15 5413 16 S7A16 5414 17 S7A17 5415 18 S7A18 5416 19 S7A19 5417 ________________________________________ ************************************************************************ SECONDARY RESPONDENT'S MOTHER ************************************************************************ 5418 S8 Q.8 Is your mother Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Still living 4106 33.01 2-Deceased 1910 19.15 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6998 47.82 5419-5420 S9 Q.9 How old is she? (Age in years) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent < 30 1 0.01 30-34 2 0.02 35-39 42 0.27 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-8 _______________________________________________________________________________ 40-44 238 1.54 45-49 422 2.73 50-54 614 4.17 55-59 689 5.23 60-64 640 5.25 65-69 542 4.57 70-74 377 3.60 75-79 240 2.57 80-84 143 1.55 85-89 85 0.96 90 or older 48 0.52 96-Inapplicable 1947 19.55 98-Don't know 28 0.17 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6959 47.30 5421 S10 Q.10 How would you describe your mother's health? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-very poor 98 0.89 2-poor 305 2.58 3-fair 1136 9.30 4-good 1888 14.77 5-excellent 737 5.86 6-Inapplicable 1947 19.54 8-Don't Know 5 0.03 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6901 47.03 5422-5423 S11 Q.11 How would you describe your relationship with your mother? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-very poor 70 0.55 02 69 0.63 03 140 1.15 04 326 2.79 05 587 4.78 06 1070 8.48 07-excellent 1919 15.24 96-Inapplicable 1928 19.34 98-Don't Know 6 0.04 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6902 47.00 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-9 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5424-5427 S12 Q.12 About how far away does she live? (actual or estimated miles) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <2 391 2.93 2-4 540 4.17 5-9 489 3.80 10-24 654 5.11 25-49 309 2.36 50-99 234 1.95 100-199 263 2.16 200-499 309 2.72 500-999 257 2.12 1000 or more 445 3.78 9994-Mother lives in foreign country 94 0.79 9995-Mother lives here in R's household 8 0.12 9996-Inapplicable 1959 19.64 9998-Don't know 47 0.33 9999-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7018 48.03 5428-5429 S13 Q.13 Does she live in: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Her own home or apartment (includes 3817 30.15 apartment, trailer, husband's home, condo, retirement home) 02-With a son or daughter 141 1.28 03-In a nursing home (care center) 64 0.71 04-Somewhere else 7 0.04 05-A parent/parents (includes in-laws) 12 0.08 06-A brother/sister 8 0.06 07-A friend (includes girl/boyfriend) 15 0.14 08-A relative (includes grandparents 2 0.01 and grandchildren) 11-Hotel/motel/rooming house 1 0.01 12-Other than a house, apartment, or 1 0.01 trailer (truck, garage) 95-Mentioned county, state, etc. 1 0.01 96-Inapplicable 1960 19.74 98-Don't know 13 0.08 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6975 47.70 Note: When mother lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-10 ________________________________________________________________________________ Q.14 During the past 12 months, about how often did you: 5430-5431 S14A a. see your mother? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 203 1.62 02-About once a year 433 3.63 03-Several times a year 953 8.10 04-1-3 times a month 756 6.02 05-About once a week 793 6.22 06-Several times a week 932 6.83 96-Inapplicable 1960 19.75 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6984 47.81 Note: When mother lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable 5432-5433 S14B b. communicate with your mother by letter or phone? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 171 1.26 02-About once a year 56 0.39 03-Several times a year 455 3.71 04 1-3 times a month 1030 8.42 05-About once a week 1029 8.25 06-Several times a week 1182 9.27 96-Inapplicable 1961 19.75 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7130 48.92 Note: When mother lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable 5434-5435 S15 Q.15 In what year did she die? (last two digits of year) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1900 1 0.01 1901-1909 3 0.06 1910-1919 16 0.19 1920-1929 43 0.42 1930-1939 69 0.73 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-11 _______________________________________________________________________________ 1940-1949 109 1.01 1950-1959 199 1.91 1960-1969 345 3.43 1970-1979 497 5.10 1980-1987 519 5.21 1988 2 0.01 96-Inapplicable 4204 33.76 98-Don't Know 49 0.45 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6961 47.69 5436-5437 S16 Q.16 What was her age when she died? (Age in years) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <25 years 20 0.16 25-34 59 0.57 35-44 143 1.21 45-54 208 1.78 55-64 318 3.14 65-74 392 4.11 75-84 404 4.40 85-89 155 1.71 90 or older 93 1.06 96-Inapplicable 4204 33.76 98-Don't Know 64 0.57 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6957 47.52 ************************************************************************ SECONDARY RESPONDENT'S FATHER ************************************************************************ 5438 S17 Q.17 Is your father Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Still Living 3150 24.25 2-Deceased 2812 27.51 8-Don't Know 19 0.13 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7036 48.11 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-12 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5439-5440 S18 Q.18 How old is he? (age in years) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 30-34 1 0.00 35-39 13 0.09 40-44 117 0.75 45-49 263 1.65 50-54 454 3.04 55-59 553 3.98 60-64 539 4.18 65-69 483 4.07 70-74 322 2.84 75-79 203 1.76 80-84 94 1.01 85-89 53 0.53 90 or older 20 0.19 96-Inapplicable 2870 28.05 98-Don't Know 52 0.39 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6980 47.46 5441 S19 Q.19 How would you describe your father's health? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-very poor 81 0.70 2-poor 260 2.16 3-fair 891 6.73 4-good 1472 11.26 5-excellent 468 3.58 6-Inapplicable 2867 28.03 8-Don't Know 30 0.22 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6948 47.32 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-13 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5442-5443 S20 Q.20 How would you describe your relationship with your father? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-very poor 157 1.19 02 81 0.60 03 159 1.24 04 383 2.84 05 513 3.85 06 774 5.97 07-excellent 1151 9.14 96-Inapplicable 2850 27.83 98-Don't know 20 0.15 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6929 47.19 5444 S21 Q.21 Are both of your parents still living and married to each other? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 2172 16.81 2-No 1033 7.89 6-Inapplicable 2856 27.90 8-Don't Know 14 0.12 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6942 47.29 5445-5448 S22 Q.22 About how far away does he live? (actual or estimated miles) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <2 63 0.44 2-4 89 0.71 5-9 100 0.70 10-24 142 1.18 25-49 89 0.65 50-99 72 0.53 100-199 55 0.43 200-499 104 0.81 500-999 85 0.65 1000 or more 160 1.28 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-14 ________________________________________________________________________________ 9995-Father lives here in R's household 1 0.00 9996-Inapplicable 5007 44.52 9998-Don't Know 59 0.42 9999-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6991 47.67 5449-5450 S23 Q.23 Does he live in: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-His own home or apartment (includes 938 7.07 apartment, trailer, wife's home, condo, retirement home) 02-With a son or daughter 31 0.26 03-In a nursing home (care center) 19 0.19 04-Someplace else 1 0.01 05-A parent/parents (includes in-laws) 4 0.03 06-A brother/sister 2 0.01 07-A friend (includes girl/boyfriend) 15 0.11 08-A relative (includes grandparents 2 0.04 and grandchildren) 09-Institutionalized (mental hospital/ 1 0.01 hospital) 11-Hotel/motel/rooming house 2 0.02 12-Other than a house, apartment, or 1 0.02 trailer (truck, garage) 95-Mentioned state, county, etc. 1 0.00 96-Inapplicable 4980 44.31 98-Don't Know 44 0.33 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6976 47.57 Note: When father lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable Q.24 During the past 12 months, about how often did you: 5451-5452 S24A a. see your father? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 214 1.60 02-About once a year 196 1.41 03-Several times a year 247 1.97 04 1-3 times a month 185 1.43 05-About once a week 110 0.90 06-Several times a week 104 0.75 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-15 ________________________________________________________________________________ 96-Inapplicable 4981 44.32 98-Don't Know 14 0.11 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6966 47.49 Note: When father lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable 5453-5454 S24B b. communicate with your father by letter or phone? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 201 1.50 02-About once a year 104 0.70 03-Several times a year 236 1.76 04 1-3 times a month 228 1.80 05-About once a week 146 1.21 06-Several times a week 106 0.82 96-Inapplicable 4981 44.32 98-Don't Know 14 0.11 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7001 47.78 Note: When father lives in R's household, code is 96-Inapplicable 5455-5456 S25 Q.25 In what year did he die? (last two digits of year) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1900 1 0.01 1901-1909 5 0.05 1910-1919 23 0.24 1920-1929 53 0.54 1930-1939 110 1.16 1940-1949 197 2.03 1950-1959 327 3.45 1960-1969 577 5.85 1970-1979 694 6.60 1980-1987 664 5.97 1988 2 0.02 96-Inapplicable 3251 25.05 98-Don't Know 75 0.69 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7038 48.34 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-16 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5457-5458 S26 Q.26 What was his age when he died? (age in years) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <25 years 21 0.14 25-34 71 0.66 35-44 163 1.36 45-54 382 3.44 55-64 559 5.54 65-74 668 6.72 75-84 533 5.79 85-89 119 1.20 90 or older 57 0.59 96-Inapplicable 3252 25.07 98-Don't Know 123 1.01 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7069 48.48 ************************************************************************ SECONDARY RESPONDENT'S SIBLINGS ************************************************************************ 5459-5460 S27 Q.27 How many brothers and sisters did you have? Include any step- or half-brothers or sisters with whom you lived while growing up. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 277 2.46 01 973 8.95 02 1139 10.22 03 979 8.56 04 756 6.27 05 513 4.22 06 361 2.90 07 273 2.29 08 198 1.69 09 154 1.38 10 or more 363 2.94 98-Don't Know 2 0.01 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7029 48.10 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-17 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5461-5462 S28 Q.28 How many are still living? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 137 1.43 01 1110 10.18 02 1162 10.54 03 1000 8.63 04 742 6.27 05 or more 1554 12.39 96-Inapplicable 278 2.48 98-Don't Know 5 0.04 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7029 48.04 Q.29 How many of these brothers and sisters live: 5463-5464 S29A a. within 2 miles of here Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 4129 35.86 01 669 5.78 02 283 2.40 03 147 1.14 04 63 0.47 05 or more 84 0.60 96-Inapplicable 469 4.44 98-Don't Know 5 0.04 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7168 49.27 5465-5466 S29B b. between 2 and 25 miles of here Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2947 26.11 01 1050 9.02 02 580 4.91 03 330 2.71 04 216 1.77 05 or more 275 1.95 96-Inapplicable 453 4.32 98-Don't Know 7 0.05 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7159 49.16 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-18 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5467-5468 S29C c. between 25 and 300 miles of here Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 3121 26.96 01 1085 9.43 02 521 4.50 03 279 2.31 04 147 1.24 05 or more 224 1.87 96-Inapplicable 448 4.28 98-Don't Know 7 0.06 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7185 49.36 5469-5470 S29D d. more than 300 miles from here Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2708 22.94 01 1234 10.88 02 589 5.32 03 320 2.81 04 176 1.57 05 or more 355 2.86 96-Inapplicable 443 4.17 98-Don't Know 7 0.05 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7185 49.39 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-19 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.30 During the past 12 months, about how often did you: 5471-5472 S30A a. see any of your brothers or sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 366 3.38 02-About once a year 852 8.04 03-Several times a year 1589 14.15 04 1-3 times a month 1083 9.11 05-About once a week 815 6.43 06-Several times a week 818 6.37 96-Inapplicable 412 3.89 98-Don't Know 1 0.02 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7081 48.61 5473-5474 S30B b. talk on the telephone or receive a letter from any of your brothers or sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 281 2.20 02-About once a year 376 3.32 03-Several times a year 1680 15.00 04 1-3 times a month 1393 11.94 05-About once a week 869 7.31 06-Several times a week 800 6.73 96-Inapplicable 414 3.92 98-Don't Know 2 0.02 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7202 49.57 5475 S31 Q.31 Do you get along well with all of your brothers and sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4974 42.96 2-No 598 5.03 6-Inapplicable 413 3.90 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-No Answer 7029 48.09 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-20 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5476-5477 S32 Q.32 How many of them do you not get along with? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 1 0.01 01 390 3.30 02 127 1.07 03 30 0.25 04 16 0.13 05 or more 29 0.21 96-Inapplicable 5377 46.78 98-Don't Know 5 0.05 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7042 48.20 5478-5479 S33 Q.33 How many of your brothers or sisters would you describe as being among your closest friends? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 1477 12.99 01 1630 14.18 02 941 8.09 03 522 4.43 04 321 2.63 05 or more 588 4.82 96-Inapplicable 424 3.96 97-Refused 1 0.00 98-Don't Know 4 0.03 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7109 48.87 5480-5481 S34 Q.34 How many of your brothers and sisters are currently married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 789 6.12 01 1494 13.28 02 1196 10.62 03 784 6.79 04 466 3.88 05 or more 807 7.05 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-21 _______________________________________________________________________________ 96-Inapplicable 413 3.89 98-Don't Know 11 0.06 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7057 48.31 5482 S35 Q.35 Do you get along well with all of the husbands and wives of your brothers and sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4183 37.03 2-No 568 4.53 6-Inapplicable 1196 9.97 8-Don't Know 14 0.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7056 48.38 5483-5484 S36 Q.36 How many of them do you not get along with? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01 393 3.17 02 90 0.69 03 30 0.27 04 9 0.07 05 or more 18 0.13 96-Inapplicable 5374 46.97 98-Don't Know 16 0.11 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7087 48.58 5485-5486 S37 Q.37 And how many of them would you describe as being among your closest friends? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2329 20.10 01 1074 9.40 02 535 4.82 03 273 2.34 04 167 1.51 05 or more 285 2.58 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-22 _______________________________________________________________________________ 96-Inapplicable 1199 9.98 97-Refused 1 0.00 98-Don't know 7 0.07 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7147 49.20 ************************************************************************ SECONDARY RESPONDENT'S IN-LAWS ************************************************************************ 5487 S38 Q.38 Is your husband's/wife's mother living? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4154 33.50 2-No 1914 19.10 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6946 47.39 5488-5489 S39 Q.39 How would you describe your relationship with your mother-in-law? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-very poor 114 1.06 02 125 0.97 03 191 1.52 04 634 5.14 05 804 6.48 06 886 7.06 07-excellent 1257 10.33 96-Inapplicable 1892 18.82 98-Do not know his/her mother 94 0.68 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7020 47.94 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-23 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5490 S40 Q.40 Is your husband's/wife's father living? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3239 24.82 2-No 2791 27.42 8-Don't Know 6 0.03 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6981 47.72 5491-5492 S41 Q.41 How would you describe your relationship with your father-in-law? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-very poor 113 0.85 02 86 0.66 03 184 1.35 04 473 3.66 05 617 4.64 06 685 5.35 07-excellent 862 6.89 96-Inapplicable 2729 26.78 98-Do not know his/her father 227 1.67 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7041 48.14 5493-5494 S42 Q.42 How many living brothers or sisters does your husband/wife have? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 458 4.47 01 1120 10.26 02 1209 10.65 03 1043 8.74 04 711 5.96 05 or more 1472 12.14 98-Don't Know 13 0.07 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6991 47.71 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-24 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5495 S43 Q.43 Do you get along well with all of his/her brothers and sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4895 42.30 2-No 630 5.19 6-Inapplicable 458 4.47 8-Don't Know 34 0.25 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7000 47.79 5496-5497 S44 Q.44 How many of them do you not get along with? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2 0.01 01 377 3.13 02 125 1.07 03 45 0.36 04 20 0.15 05 or more 34 0.27 96-Inapplicable 5348 46.77 98-Don't Know 45 0.33 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7021 47.91 5498-5499 S45 Q.45 And how many of them would you describe as being among your closest friends? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2996 25.41 01 1078 9.48 02 594 5.15 03 275 2.47 04 184 1.67 05 or more 326 2.68 96-Inapplicable 473 4.60 98-Don't Know 15 0.12 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7076 48.40 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-25 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5500-5501 S46 Q.46 How many of his/her brothers and sisters are currently married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 858 6.79 01 1498 12.99 02 1230 10.70 03 695 6.07 04 444 3.93 05 or more 754 6.67 96-Inapplicable 465 4.52 98-Don't Know 25 0.18 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7048 48.16 5502 S47 Q.47 Do you get along well with all of the husbands and wives of his/her brothers and sisters? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4093 35.89 2-No 511 4.27 6-Inapplicable 1316 11.23 8-Don't Know 37 0.30 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7060 48.31 5503-5504 S48 Q.48 How many of them do you not get along with? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 10 0.08 01 339 2.86 02 73 0.59 03 31 0.24 04 12 0.09 05 or more 11 0.12 96-Inapplicable 5403 47.13 98-Don't Know 49 0.38 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7089 48.51 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-26 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5505-5506 S49 Q.49 And how many of their husbands and wives would you describe as being among your closest friends? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 2846 24.35 01 797 7.10 02 387 3.58 03 183 1.71 04 121 1.13 05 or more 223 1.96 96-Inapplicable 1316 11.24 98-Don't Know 20 0.14 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7124 48.80 ************************************************************************ MARRIAGE HISTORY ************************************************************************ 5507 S50 THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR MARRIED SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR COHABITORS IS C53. Q.50 How many times have you been married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Once 4341 40.20 2-Twice 1030 7.98 3-Three times 165 1.19 4-Four or more times 30 0.21 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6932 47.33 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-27 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5508 S51 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.51 How did your previous marriage end? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Death of husband/wife 166 1.39 2-Separation or divorce 1046 7.95 3-Other 5 0.05 6-Inapplicable 4858 43.26 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6942 47.35 Q.52 When did your previous marriage end? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR MARRIED SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR COHABITORS IS C60. 5509-5512 S52M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1960 126 1.44 1960-64 60 0.64 1965-69 84 0.78 1970-74 169 1.43 1975-79 306 2.11 1980-84 306 1.70 1985 32 0.18 1986 19 0.10 1987 5 0.04 9996-Inapplicable 4866 43.33 9998-Don't know 19 0.22 9999-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7025 48.04 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-28 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5513 S52F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 969 7.25 2-Year given, no response for month; 138 1.17 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 194 1.71 6-Inapplicable 4866 43.33 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6850 46.55 5514-5515 S53 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.53 How many children did you have before your current marriage began? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 327 2.65 01 294 2.16 02 294 2.27 03 149 1.09 04 79 0.64 05 37 0.29 06 13 0.11 07 7 0.05 08 3 0.03 10 or more 2 0.02 96-Inapplicable 4850 43.19 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6962 47.50 Q.54 In what month and year was each of these children born? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. S54P01M-S54P08M Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-29 _______________________________________________________________________________ S54P01F-S54P08F Date Allocation Flag __________________________________________________ Distribution of Date Allocation (Frequencies Aggregated Over S54P01F-S54P08F) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 0-Month and year given by respondent 1920 2-Year given, no response for month; 49 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 977 6-Inapplicable 46390 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 54800 Total 104136 __________________________________________________ Children of R Before This Marriage __________________________________________________________ Variable Name Location __________________ __________________ Century Alloc Century Alloc Birth Month Flag Month Flag __________________________________________________________ 1 S54P01M S54P01F 5516-5519 5520 2 S54P02M S54P02F 5521-5524 5525 3 S54P03M S54P03F 5526-5529 5530 4 S54P04M S54P04F 5531-5534 5535 5 S54P05M S54P05F 5536-5539 5540 6 S54P06M S54P06F 5541-5544 5545 7 S54P07M S54P07F 5546-5549 5550 8 S54P08M S54P08F 5551-5554 5555 __________________________________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-30 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5556-5557 S55 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.55 At the time your current marriage began, what was the highest grade in school that you had completed? (grade in school) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-08 539 4.72 09-11 776 6.92 12 2027 18.29 13-15 1176 10.40 16 621 5.55 17 + 353 3.07 96-Inapplicable 519 3.09 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7006 47.96 Q.56 At any time during the FIRST YEAR of your current marriage were you: THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. 5558 S56A a. attending school Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 846 7.61 2-No 3955 35.04 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7697 54.27 5559 S56B b. in the armed forces Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 363 3.46 2-No 4299 37.93 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7836 55.52 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-31 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5560 S56C c. working full-time at a civilian job Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3532 30.81 2-No 1554 14.34 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7412 51.76 5561 S56D d. working part-time Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 810 7.06 2-No 3710 32.84 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7978 57.01 5562 S56E e. unemployed and looking for work Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 529 4.10 2-No 4006 35.94 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7963 56.87 5563-5564 S57 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.57 During that first year about how many weeks were you unemployed and looking for work? (Number of weeks) NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-32 _______________________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-04 165 1.39 05-09 113 0.89 10-14 79 0.59 15-19 20 0.16 20-24 42 0.32 25-29 24 0.19 30-34 18 0.14 35-39 10 0.08 40-44 10 0.08 45-49 6 0.04 50-52 82 0.72 96-Inapplicable 4549 39.30 98-Don't Know 4 0.02 99-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 7895 56.10 5565 S58 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.58 Did you change religious preference in connection with your current marriage? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 590 5.63 2-No 4840 42.83 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No Answer 7068 48.45 5566-5567 S59 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.59 What was your religious preference just before you changed? See Appendix E for religion codes NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-33 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ COHABITATION ************************************************************************ 5568 S60 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.60 Did you ever live with someone of the opposite sex to whom you were not married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1297 9.25 2-No 4230 40.06 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6970 47.60 5569 S61 THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR MARRIED SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR COHABITORS IS C57. Q.61 Did you live with your first husband/wife before you got married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 803 5.76 2-No 551 3.95 6-Inapplicable 4699 42.71 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6963 47.57 5570 S62 THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR MARRIED SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR COHABITORS IS C58. Q.62 Did you live with anyone else before you first married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 376 2.75 2-No 969 6.91 6-Inapplicable 4700 42.72 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6971 47.61 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-34 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5571 S63 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.63 Did you live with someone between the time that your first marriage ended and when you remarried? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 412 2.72 2-No 135 0.96 6-Inapplicable 5546 49.18 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6923 47.13 5572 S64 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.64 Did you live with the person that you married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 372 2.46 2-No 60 0.40 6-Inapplicable 5656 49.97 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6928 47.16 5573 S65 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.65 Did you live with anyone else before you remarried? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 132 0.86 2-No 296 1.98 6-Inapplicable 5656 49.96 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6932 47.19 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-35 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ CURRENT MARRIAGE/MARITAL RELATIONSHIP ************************************************************************ Q.66 What was the date of your current marriage? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. 5574-5577 S66M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1940 259 2.76 1940-44 221 2.41 1945-49 326 3.68 1950-54 264 3.15 1955-59 261 3.07 1960-64 298 3.80 1965-69 479 5.06 1970-74 618 5.84 1975-79 718 6.60 1980-84 1237 8.04 1985 307 1.84 1986 336 1.92 1987 179 1.07 1988 3 0.02 9996-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9998-Don't know 6 0.03 9999-No answer 6986 47.62 See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 5578 S66F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 5468 48.93 2-Year given, no response for month; 38 0.33 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 142 1.11 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-Inapplicable/Not received/No answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-36 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5579-5580 S67 THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR MARRIED SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR COHABITORS IS C68. Q.67 Taking things all together, how would you describe your marriage? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-very unhappy 46 0.46 02 45 0.47 03 78 0.72 04 309 2.74 05 644 5.73 06 1412 12.45 07-very happy 2990 26.75 96-Inapplicable 519 3.09 99-No Answer 6974 47.59 5581-5582 S68 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.68 Were you married by a: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Priest, Rabbi, Minister (includes LDS Bishop, 4234 38.71 armed services chaplain, and any religious ceremony) 02-Judge, Justice of the Peace (includes registrar, ship 1178 9.69 captain, consulate, rent a minister, mayor, licensed official) 03-No marriage ceremony 33 0.26 04-Other 4 0.03 06-Both civil and religious ceremonies 1 0.01 96-Inapplicable 519 3.09 99-No answer 7048 48.21 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-37 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.69 How do you feel about the fairness in your relationship in each of the following areas? 5583 S69A a. Housing chores Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very unfair to me 188 1.65 2-Somewhat unfair to me 747 6.80 3-Fair to both 4210 36.59 4-Somewhat unfair to her/him 734 5.95 5-Very unfair to her/him 95 0.81 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 7041 48.19 5584 S69B b. Working for pay Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very unfair to me 101 0.88 2-Somewhat unfair to me 354 3.10 3-Fair to both 4724 40.96 4-Somewhat unfair to her/him 388 3.00 5-Very unfair to her/him 99 0.75 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 7347 51.28 5585 S69C c. Spending money Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very unfair to me 109 0.93 2-Somewhat unfair to me 383 3.24 3-Fair to both 4983 43.50 4-Somewhat unfair to her/him 338 2.65 5-Very unfair to her/him 75 0.61 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 7127 49.06 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-38 ______________________________________________________________________________ 5586 S69D d. Child care Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very unfair to me 75 0.61 2-Somewhat unfair to me 311 2.84 3-Fair to both 2665 22.18 4-Somewhat unfair to her/him 376 3.13 5-Very unfair to her/him 45 0.31 6-Inapplicable 2109 18.32 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-No Answer 7435 52.61 5587 S70 Q.70 During the past month, about how often did you and your husband/wife spend time alone with each other, talking or sharing an activity? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 186 1.58 2-About once a month 424 3.61 3-Two or three times a month 484 3.94 4-About once a week 739 6.25 5-Two or three times a week 1030 8.55 6-Almost every day 3170 28.40 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-No Answer 6983 47.66 5588-5589 S71 Q.71 About how often did you and your husband/wife have sex during the past month? (number of times) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 618 6.38 01-02 688 6.66 03-06 1705 14.80 07-10 928 7.41 11-14 307 2.37 15-18 260 1.86 19-22 189 1.28 23 or more 266 1.88 97-Refused 223 2.00 98-Don't know 51 0.41 99-No Answer 7782 54.95 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-39 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.72 The following is a list of subjects on which couples often have disagreements. How often, if at all, in the last year have you had open disagreements about each of the following: 5590 S72A a. Household tasks Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 2286 21.18 2-Less than once a month 2264 19.07 3-Several times a month 687 5.56 4-About once a week 379 2.95 5-Several times a week 161 1.33 6-Almost every day 93 0.74 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7144 49.14 5591 S72B b. Money Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 2164 20.20 2-Less than once a month 2176 18.68 3-Several times a month 779 6.05 4-About once a week 426 3.22 5-Several times a week 179 1.42 6-Almost every day 133 1.05 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-No Answer 7157 49.35 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-40 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5592 S72C c. Spending time together Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 2679 24.45 2-Less than once a month 1805 15.21 3-Several times a month 645 5.21 4-About once a week 326 2.50 5-Several times a week 178 1.35 6-Almost every day 216 1.85 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7165 49.39 5593 S72D d. Sex Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 3079 27.43 2-Less than once a month 1565 13.54 3-Several times a month 476 3.77 4-About once a week 271 2.08 5-Several times a week 172 1.31 6-Almost every day 94 0.73 7-Refused 9 0.08 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 7349 51.05 5594 S72E e. Having a(nother) child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 4815 42.44 2-Less than once a month 555 3.94 3-Several times a month 118 0.82 4-About once a week 34 0.21 5-Several times a week 20 0.16 6-Almost every day 36 0.23 7-Refused 3 0.03 9-No answer 7436 52.17 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-41 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5595-5596 S72F f. In-laws Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 3746 33.15 02-Less than once a month 1383 11.26 03-Several times a month 316 2.49 04-About once a week 128 1.04 05-Several times a week 65 0.54 06-Almost every day 41 0.33 96-Inapplicable 2 0.01 97-Refused 2 0.02 99-No Answer 7334 51.14 5597-5598 S72G g. The children Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 1835 16.38 02-Less than once a month 1491 13.62 03-Several times a month 598 5.28 04-About once a week 260 2.16 05-Several times a week 173 1.52 06-Almost every day 134 1.08 96-Inapplicable 970 6.93 97-Refused 2 0.02 99-No Answer 7554 53.00 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-42 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.73 There are various ways that married couples deal with serious disagreements. When you have a serious disagreement with your husband/wife, how often do you: 5599 S73A a. just keep your opinions to yourself? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 1235 10.15 2-Seldom 1478 12.68 3-Sometimes 1987 17.51 4-Very often 895 8.02 5-Always 204 1.85 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 7214 49.76 5600 S73B b. discuss your disagreements calmly? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 422 3.79 2-Seldom 697 5.84 3-Sometimes 2241 19.71 4-Very often 1748 14.96 5-Always 745 6.31 7-Refused 1 0.01 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7162 49.36 5601 S73C c. argue heatedly or shout at each other? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 1783 15.83 2-Seldom 2044 17.62 3-Sometimes 1504 12.76 4-Very often 355 2.93 5-Always 93 0.83 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7235 50.00 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-43 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5602 S73D d. end up hitting or throwing things at each other? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 5093 44.60 2-Seldom 463 3.60 3-Sometimes 137 0.99 4-Very often 23 0.19 5-Always 29 0.26 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7269 50.34 5603 S74 Q.74 Sometimes arguments between partners become physical. During the last year has this happened in arguments between you and your husband/wife? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 506 3.62 2-No 5495 48.39 7-Refused 4 0.05 9-No Answer 7012 47.94 5604 S75 Q.75 During the past year, how many fights with your husband/wife resulted in you hitting, shoving, or throwing things at him/her? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 170 1.41 1-One 186 1.34 2-Two 99 0.63 3-Three 55 0.38 4-Four fights or more 48 0.33 6-Inapplicable 5500 48.43 7-Refused 3 0.03 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6955 47.44 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-44 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5605 S76 Q.76 During the past year, how many fights with your husband/wife resulted in him/her hitting, shoving, or throwing things at you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 154 1.19 1-One 189 1.35 2-Two 78 0.52 3-Three 54 0.37 4-Four fights or more 52 0.38 6-Inapplicable 5503 48.45 7-Refused 3 0.03 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6983 47.71 5606 S77 Q.77 Have you been cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with your husband/wife? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 111 0.89 2-No 419 2.95 6-Inapplicable 5507 48.48 7-Refused 3 0.03 9-No Answer 6977 47.66 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-45 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5607 S78 Q.78 Has your husband/wife been cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 103 0.82 2-No 421 2.98 6-Inapplicable 5509 48.49 7-Refused 3 0.03 9-No Answer 6981 47.68 Q.79 Even though it may be very unlikely, think for a moment about how various areas of your life might be different if you separated. For each of the following areas, how do you think things would change? 5608 S79A a. your standard of living Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 1060 10.15 2-Worse 2205 19.20 3-Same 2186 18.33 4-Better 376 2.75 5-Much better 78 0.57 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 11 0.09 9-No Answer 7099 48.91 5609 S79B b. your social life Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 808 7.70 2-Worse 1604 14.59 3-Same 2445 20.28 4-Better 865 6.91 5-Much better 147 1.17 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 12 0.09 9-No Answer 7134 49.23 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-46 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5610 S79C c. your career opportunities Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 469 4.45 2-Worse 553 4.86 3-Same 3954 33.87 4-Better 601 4.74 5-Much better 137 1.00 7-Refused 4 0.04 8-Don't Know 10 0.07 9-No Answer 7289 50.97 5611 S79D d. your overall happiness Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 2211 19.78 2-Worse 2164 18.36 3-Same 1048 8.76 4-Better 302 2.50 5-Much better 112 0.93 7-Refused 2 0.02 8-Don't Know 15 0.14 9-No Answer 7163 49.52 5612 S79E e. your sex life Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 2056 18.24 2-Worse 1850 15.53 3-Same 1255 10.76 4-Better 356 2.89 5-Much better 132 1.06 7-Refused 13 0.13 8-Don't Know 25 0.23 9-No Answer 7330 51.15 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-47 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5613 S79F f. being a parent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 1098 9.93 2-Worse 1166 10.28 3-Same 1863 16.91 4-Better 153 1.16 5-Much better 83 0.58 6-Inapplicable 1017 7.26 7-Refused 4 0.03 8-Don't Know 10 0.09 9-No Answer 7623 53.75 Q.80 How about your husband/wife? How do you think these various areas of life might be different for him/her if you separated? 5614 S80A a. his/her standard of living Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 876 8.06 2-Worse 2217 19.12 3-Same 2264 19.28 4-Better 385 3.15 5-Much better 61 0.48 7-Refused 3 0.03 8-Don't Know 21 0.19 9-No Answer 7190 49.70 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-48 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5615 S80B b. his/her social life Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 669 6.42 2-Worse 1621 14.48 3-Same 2511 20.98 4-Better 847 6.82 5-Much better 110 0.85 7-Refused 3 0.03 8-Don't Know 23 0.20 9-No Answer 7233 50.21 5616 S80C c. his/her career opportunities Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 421 3.86 2-Worse 595 5.12 3-Same 4020 34.58 4-Better 519 4.27 5-Much better 101 0.73 7-Refused 4 0.04 8-Don't Know 22 0.19 9-No Answer 7335 51.21 5617 S80D d. his/her overall happiness Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 1701 14.98 2-Worse 2517 21.58 3-Same 1046 8.91 4-Better 362 2.97 5-Much better 82 0.68 7-Refused 3 0.03 8-Don't Know 29 0.28 9-No Answer 7277 50.57 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-49 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5618 S80E e. his/her sex life Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 1585 13.87 2-Worse 1996 17.02 3-Same 1399 11.86 4-Better 441 3.68 5-Much better 106 0.89 7-Refused 12 0.14 8-Don't Know 45 0.43 9-No Answer 7433 52.12 5619 S80F f. being a parent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 982 8.92 2-Worse 1162 10.31 3-Same 1915 17.22 4-Better 155 1.23 5-Much better 62 0.42 6-Inapplicable 1026 7.31 7-Refused 1 0.01 8-Don't Know 22 0.21 9-No Answer 7692 54.37 5620 S81 Q.81 During the past year, have you ever thought that your marriage might be in trouble? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1632 13.07 2-No 4398 39.20 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No answer 6986 47.72 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-50 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5621 S82 Q.82 Do you feel that way now? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 513 4.34 2-No 1181 9.19 6-Inapplicable 4335 38.68 7-Refused 1 0.01 8-Don't Know 4 0.06 9-No Answer 6983 47.71 5622 S83 Q.83 During the past year, have you and your husband/wife discussed the idea of separating? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes, I brought it up the first time 561 4.38 2-Yes, my husband/wife brought it up 376 2.78 the first time 3-No 733 6.20 6-Inapplicable 4331 38.63 7-Refused 1 0.01 8-Don't Know 2 0.03 9-No Answer 7013 47.96 5623 S84 Q.84 It is always difficult to predict what will happen in a marriage, but realistically, what do you think the chances are that you and your husband/wife will eventually separate or divorce? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very low 4124 37.22 2-Low 1052 8.63 3-About even 483 3.49 4-High 98 0.79 5-Very high 44 0.35 7-Refused 1 0.01 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 7213 49.50 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-51 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ FERTILITY ************************************************************************ 5624 S85 Q.85 Are you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Female 3007 28.02 2-Male 3092 24.84 9-No Answer 6918 47.14 5625 S86 Q.86 Is your age? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-under 40 1775 13.77 2-40 or over 1223 14.11 6-Inapplicable 3101 24.99 9-No Answer 6918 47.13 5626 S87 Q.87 Is your wife's age: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-under 40 1747 11.90 2-40 or over 1328 12.91 6-Inapplicable 3018 28.07 9-No Answer 6924 47.13 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-52 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5627 S88 Q.88 Do you intend to have a (or another) child sometime? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1580 10.22 2-No 1957 15.54 6-Inapplicable 2497 26.59 8-Don't Know 2 0.02 9-No Answer 6981 47.63 5628 S89 Q.89 How sure are you that you will not have (more) children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very sure 1379 11.03 2-Moderately sure 402 3.15 3-Not at all sure 174 1.34 6-Inapplicable 4074 36.83 8-Don't know 2 0.02 9-No Answer 6986 47.64 5629-5630 S90 Q.90 What is the total number of children you intend to have (including those you have now)? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01 138 0.88 02 787 5.10 03 458 3.02 04 168 1.12 05 55 0.35 06 21 0.16 07 7 0.05 08 or more 5 0.03 96-Inapplicable 4419 41.86 98-Don't Know 13 0.08 99-No Answer 6946 47.34 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-53 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5631 S91 Q.91 How sure are you that you will have more children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very sure 752 4.89 2-Moderately sure 525 3.45 3-Not at all sure 341 2.21 6-Inapplicable 4429 41.95 9-No Answer 6970 47.51 5632-5633 S92 Q.92 How many years from now do you expect to have your next child? (number of years) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Within one year 543 3.52 02 516 3.35 03 175 1.10 04 96 0.64 05 101 0.61 06 8 0.06 07 6 0.04 08 3 0.03 09 3 0.01 10 or more years 15 0.10 96-Inapplicable 4478 42.33 98-Don't Know 50 0.32 99-No Answer 7023 47.88 Q.93 Below is a list of things some people consider when thinking about having a child or another child. Please circle how important you feel each is to you at the present time. NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-54 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5634-5635 S93A a. my age Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 837 5.91 02 213 1.52 03 259 1.79 04 446 3.29 05 436 3.26 06 367 2.75 07-Very important 937 7.06 96-Inapplicable 2476 26.31 99-No Answer 7046 48.10 5636-5637 S93B b. uncertainty about my ability to support a child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 765 5.83 02 355 2.72 03 293 2.06 04 405 2.98 05 393 2.85 06 389 2.83 07-Very important 876 6.18 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7062 48.21 5638-5639 S93C c. the stress and worry of raising children Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 530 3.85 02 312 2.47 03 356 2.44 04 555 4.10 05 491 3.51 06 434 3.19 07-Very important 797 5.88 96-Inapplicable 2478 26.34 99-No Answer 7064 48.21 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-55 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5640-5641 S93D d. being able to make major purchases Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 729 5.59 02 434 3.36 03 433 3.13 04 615 4.57 05 399 2.78 06 337 2.37 07-Very important 521 3.59 96-Inapplicable 2478 26.34 99-No Answer 7071 48.26 5642-5643 S93E e. being able to buy a home or a better home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 807 6.32 02 356 2.74 03 351 2.54 04 446 3.27 05 377 2.65 06 375 2.64 07-Very important 763 5.24 96-Inapplicable 2478 26.34 99-No Answer 7064 48.25 5644-5645 S93F f. having time for leisure or social activities Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 553 4.16 02 393 2.88 03 424 3.05 04 688 5.02 05 527 3.95 06 365 2.63 07-Very important 522 3.73 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7066 48.22 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-56 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5646-5647 S93G g. giving my parents grandchildren Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1677 12.96 02 451 3.22 03 312 2.20 04 377 2.64 05 230 1.53 06 169 1.16 07-Very important 259 1.71 96-Inapplicable 2478 26.34 99-No Answer 7064 48.25 5648-5649 S93H h. giving my child(ren) a brother or sister Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1353 10.20 02 301 2.12 03 280 2.00 04 403 2.98 05 337 2.44 06 306 2.17 07-Very important 450 3.18 96-Inapplicable 2480 26.35 99-No Answer 7107 48.55 5650-5651 S93I i. having someone to care for me when I am old Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1803 13.61 02 441 3.13 03 276 2.01 04 339 2.39 05 192 1.38 06 139 0.96 07-Very important 286 1.95 96-Inapplicable 2478 26.34 99-No Answer 7063 48.22 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-57 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5652-5653 S93J j. having someone to love Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 625 4.76 02 167 1.22 03 160 1.11 04 402 2.96 05 369 2.74 06 454 3.32 07-Very important 1292 9.28 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7069 48.27 5654-5655 S93K k. needing something to do Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1880 14.22 02 418 2.93 03 238 1.57 04 331 2.43 05 174 1.29 06 133 0.94 07-Very important 297 2.00 96-Inapplicable 2480 26.36 99-No Answer 7066 48.26 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-58 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5656-5657 S93L l. having at least one boy and one girl Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1749 13.35 02 306 2.16 03 205 1.43 04 380 2.68 05 258 1.77 06 196 1.39 07-Very important 379 2.64 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7065 48.22 5658-5659 S93M m. having time and energy for my career Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 970 7.54 02 313 2.21 03 359 2.59 04 592 4.28 05 417 3.07 06 349 2.39 07-Very important 472 3.35 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7066 48.22 5660-5661 S93N n. my husband or wife having time and energy for a career Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 813 6.40 02 294 2.13 03 319 2.23 04 637 4.68 05 450 3.15 06 409 2.83 07-Very important 545 3.93 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7071 48.30 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-59 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5662-5663 S93O o. uncertainty about whether my marriage will last Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1556 11.72 02 342 2.52 03 186 1.31 04 342 2.44 05 212 1.51 06 227 1.59 07-Very important 588 4.19 96-Inapplicable 2479 26.35 99-No Answer 7085 48.37 5664-5665 S93P p. disagreement with my husband or wife about having a child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all important 1658 12.22 02 334 2.43 03 221 1.61 04 409 2.97 05 215 1.47 06 177 1.28 07-Very important 445 3.35 96-Inapplicable 2480 26.36 99-No Answer 7078 48.31 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-60 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ GLOBAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL CHILDREN AND STEP-CHILDREN ************************************************************************ 5666 S94 Q.94 Do YOU OR YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE have any living sons or daughters of any age? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 4971 44.99 2-No 1119 7.85 9-No Answer 6927 47.16 Q.95 How would you describe your relationship with each of these children? S95AP01-S95AP14 Child's Household Member Number See Appendix M for discussion of Household Member Numbers 5667-5668 S95NUM Number of children or step-children in table Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 1203 8.51 01 981 7.88 02 1642 15.33 03 1076 10.29 04 566 5.23 05 308 2.79 06 or more 391 3.41 99-No answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-61 ________________________________________________________________________________ S95BP01-S95BP14 Child's Relationship Code __________________________________________________ Distribution of Relationship with Respondent's Children and Step-Children (Frequencies Aggregated Over S95BP01-S95BP14) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 01-very poor 326 02 175 03 275 04 751 05 1399 06 2639 07-Excellent 7928 96-Inapplicable 72027 99-No Answer 96718 Total 182238 __________________________________________________ Relationship with Children/Stepchildren __________________________________________________________________ Variable Name Location ________________________ __________________________ Household Relation- Household Relation- Child Member ship Member ship __________________________________________________________________ 1 S95AP01 S95BP01 5669-5670 5671-5672 2 S95AP02 S95BP02 5673-5674 5675-5676 3 S95AP03 S95BP03 5677-5678 5679-5680 4 S95AP04 S95BP04 5681-5682 5683-5684 5 S95AP05 S95BP05 5685-5686 5687-5688 6 S95AP06 S95BP06 5689-5690 5691-5692 7 S95AP07 S95BP07 5693-5694 5695-5696 8 S95AP08 S95BP08 5697-5698 5699-5700 9 S95AP09 S95BP09 5701-5702 5703-5704 10 S95AP10 S95BP10 5705-5706 5707-5708 11 S95AP11 S95BP11 5709-5710 5711-5712 12 S95AP12 S95BP12 5713-5714 5715-5716 13 S95AP13 S95BP13 5717-5718 5719-5720 14 S95AP14 S95BP14 5721-5722 5723-5724 ___________________________________________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-62 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ PARENTING - CHILDREN AGE 18 AND YOUNGER ************************************************************************ 5725 S96 Q.96 Do you have any children age 18 or younger living here with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3035 25.19 2-No 1982 20.12 6-Inapplicable 1101 7.74 9-No answer 6899 46.94 5726 S97 Q.97 Do you have any step-children age 18 or younger living here with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 112 0.70 2-No 1823 18.81 6-Inapplicable 4136 33.04 9-No Answer 6946 47.46 5727 S98 Q.98 During the past 30 days, how often did you have an especially enjoyable time with any of the children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Never 78 0.69 1-Once 71 0.63 2-Two or three times 313 2.71 3-About once a week 408 3.59 4-About twice a week 563 4.67 5-Almost every day 1766 14.40 6-Inapplicable 2851 25.84 9-No Answer 6967 47.47 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-63 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5728 S99 Q.99 During the past 30 days, how often did you argue or fight or have a lot of difficulty dealing with any of the children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Never 871 7.08 1-Once 509 4.26 2-Two or three times 667 5.71 3-About once a week 486 3.98 4-About twice a week 397 3.29 5-Almost every day 259 2.28 6-Inapplicable 2853 25.85 9-No Answer 6975 47.55 ************************************************************************ PARENTING - CHILDREN AGE 3-18 ************************************************************************ 5729 S100 Q.100 Do you have any children age 3-18 living here with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 2590 22.10 2-No 812 6.41 6-Inapplicable 2706 24.45 9-No answer 6909 47.03 5730 S101 Q.101 Do you have any step-children age 3-18 living here with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 107 0.57 2-No 708 5.64 6-Inapplicable 5276 46.53 9-No answer 6926 47.26 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-64 ________________________________________________________________________________ Q.102 How many days last week did you eat breakfast or dinner with at least one of the children? 5731-5732 S102A a. Breakfast (Number of days) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 657 5.68 01 343 2.87 02 406 3.36 03 173 1.30 04 125 1.05 05 143 1.23 06 90 0.83 07 697 6.10 96-Inapplicable 3368 29.75 98-Don't Know 1 0.00 99-No Answer 7014 47.83 5733-5734 S102B b. Dinner (Number of days) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 119 0.90 01 92 0.72 02 113 0.87 03 131 1.16 04 194 1.62 05 293 2.42 06 249 2.37 07 1429 12.19 96-Inapplicable 3367 29.75 98-Don't Know 1 0.00 99-No Answer 7029 48.01 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-65 ________________________________________________________________________________ Q.103 How often do you spend time with the children... 5735-5736 S103A a. in leisure activities away from home (picnics, movies, sports, etc.) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 205 1.56 02-Once a month or less 525 4.46 03-Several times a week 755 6.34 04-About once a week 597 5.24 05-Several times a week 383 3.31 06-Almost every day 199 1.71 96-Inapplicable 3370 29.77 99-No Answer 6983 47.61 5737-5738 S103B b. at home working on a project or playing together Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 152 1.32 02-Once a month or less 277 2.32 03-Several times a week 509 4.20 04-About once a week 403 3.57 05-Several times a week 714 6.04 06-Almost every day 595 4.99 96-Inapplicable 3374 29.80 99-No Answer 6993 47.77 5739-5740 S103C c. having private talks Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 197 1.48 02-Once a month or less 431 3.61 03-Several times a week 506 4.23 04-About once a week 498 4.18 05-Several times a week 582 5.20 06-Almost every day 442 3.87 96-Inapplicable 3371 29.79 99-No Answer 6990 47.65 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-66 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5741-5742 S103D d. helping with reading or homework Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 455 3.80 02-Once a month or less 299 2.48 03-Several times a week 331 2.80 04-About once a week 320 2.78 05-Several times a week 632 5.39 06-Almost every day 593 4.96 96-Inapplicable 3371 29.80 98-Don't Know 1 0.02 99-No Answer 7015 47.98 Q.104 Listed below are several ways that parents behave with their children. Please indicate how often you do each. 5743 S104A a. praise child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 48 0.39 2-Seldom 114 0.83 3-Sometimes 969 8.01 4-Very often 1675 14.58 6-Inapplicable 3254 28.82 9-No Answer 6957 47.38 5744 S104B b. allow child to help set rules Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 365 2.88 2-Seldom 762 6.18 3-Sometimes 1290 11.21 4-Very often 359 3.23 6-Inapplicable 3253 28.81 9-No Answer 6988 47.69 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-67 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5745 S104C c. spank or slap child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 874 7.68 2-Seldom 1154 9.85 3-Sometimes 664 5.26 4-Very often 89 0.74 6-Inapplicable 3251 28.80 9-No Answer 6985 47.68 5746 S104D d. hug child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 62 0.53 2-Seldom 144 1.15 3-Sometimes 610 5.10 4-Very often 1988 16.93 6-Inapplicable 3251 28.80 9-No Answer 6962 47.48 5747 S104E e. yell at child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 252 2.17 2-Seldom 829 6.92 3-Sometimes 1323 11.27 4-Very often 384 3.22 6-Inapplicable 3251 28.81 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-No Answer 6977 47.62 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-68 ________________________________________________________________________________ Q.105 How important is it to you that your children... 5748-5749 S105A a. Always follow family rules Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 16 0.14 02 13 0.11 03 67 0.51 04 226 1.83 05 513 4.58 06 824 6.98 07-Extremely important 1139 9.55 96-Inapplicable 3251 28.81 98-Don't Know 2 0.01 99-No Answer 6966 47.48 5750-5751 S105B b. Do well in school Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 14 0.09 02 8 0.07 03 26 0.20 04 168 1.42 05 483 4.39 06 824 7.05 07-Extremely important 1256 10.31 96-Inapplicable 3257 28.85 98-Don't Know 2 0.01 99-No Answer 6979 47.61 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-69 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5752-5753 S105C c. Be independent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 13 0.08 02 19 0.17 03 44 0.29 04 268 2.14 05 606 5.29 06 835 7.24 07-Extremely important 1003 8.39 96-Inapplicable 3248 28.79 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6978 47.58 5754-5755 S105D d. Be kind and considerate Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 6 0.03 02 4 0.03 03 15 0.10 04 64 0.56 05 185 1.49 06 690 5.85 07-Extremely important 1830 15.61 96-Inapplicable 3251 28.81 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6969 47.49 5756-5757 S105E e. Control their temper Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 10 0.07 02 9 0.08 03 37 0.27 04 188 1.57 05 489 4.17 06 831 7.29 07-Extremely important 1230 10.21 96-Inapplicable 3252 28.82 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6968 47.49 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-70 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5758-5759 S105F f. Always do what you ask Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 12 0.07 02 26 0.27 03 76 0.76 04 278 2.44 05 637 5.63 06 832 7.05 07-Extremely important 929 7.42 96-Inapplicable 3251 28.82 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6973 47.53 5760-5761 S105G g. Carry out responsibilities on their own Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 9 0.06 02 15 0.10 03 34 0.27 04 150 1.16 05 454 3.89 06 890 7.69 07-Extremely important 1235 10.44 96-Inapplicable 3251 28.82 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6976 47.55 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-71 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5762-5763 S105H h. Do well in creative activities such as music, art, or drama Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 108 0.97 02 116 0.94 03 243 2.11 04 688 6.06 05 686 5.99 06 464 3.88 07-Extremely important 468 3.53 96-Inapplicable 3253 28.82 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6988 47.67 5764-5765 S105I i. Keep busy by themselves Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 74 0.55 02 76 0.63 03 203 1.63 04 708 5.96 05 755 6.55 06 526 4.63 07-Extremely important 432 3.51 96-Inapplicable 3254 28.85 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6986 47.67 5766-5767 S105J j. Get along well with other kids Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 11 0.08 02 8 0.05 03 30 0.23 04 175 1.46 05 460 3.96 06 940 8.05 07-Extremely important 1162 9.76 96-Inapplicable 3251 28.81 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6977 47.57 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-72 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5768-5769 S105K k. Do well in athletics Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 252 2.11 02 170 1.48 03 303 2.78 04 759 6.51 05 586 4.93 06 335 2.72 07-Extremely important 372 2.98 96-Inapplicable 3250 28.81 98-Don't Know 2 0.01 99-No Answer 6988 47.68 5770-5771 S105L l. Try new things Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not all important 29 0.22 02 34 0.30 03 78 0.65 04 373 3.16 05 676 5.97 06 783 6.60 07-Extremely important 810 6.68 96-Inapplicable 3252 28.82 98-Don't Know 3 0.01 99-No Answer 6979 47.59 ************************************************************************ STEP-PARENTING ************************************************************************ 5772 S106 Q.106 Do you have any step-children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 665 4.39 2-No 2718 23.99 6-Inapplicable 2699 24.37 9-No Answer 6935 47.25 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-73 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5773 S107 Q.107 Is your husband/wife a step-parent to your children? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 288 1.99 2-No 2292 20.69 6-Inapplicable 3372 28.84 9-No Answer 7065 48.48 Q.108 Here are some statements about families with step-children. How true is each of these statements for your family? 5774 S108A a. It is harder to love step-children than it is to love your own children. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 322 2.21 2-Somewhat false 105 0.68 3-Neither true nor false 182 1.25 4-Somewhat true 203 1.30 5-Definitely true 82 0.55 6-Inapplicable 5141 46.42 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 6978 47.58 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-74 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5775 S108B b. A step-parent is more like a friend than a parent to step-children. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 229 1.58 2-Somewhat false 131 0.85 3-Neither true nor false 177 1.17 4-Somewhat true 270 1.77 5-Definitely true 89 0.62 6-Inapplicable 5141 46.42 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 6976 47.56 5776 S108C c. It is just as easy to discipline step- children as it is your own children. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 166 1.12 2-Somewhat false 217 1.40 3-Neither true nor false 123 0.78 4-Somewhat true 180 1.25 5-Definitely true 203 1.39 6-Inapplicable 5142 46.43 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 6982 47.61 5777 S108D d. It's hard to get relatives to treat step- children the same as your own children. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 241 1.50 2-Somewhat false 137 0.97 3-Neither true nor false 188 1.31 4-Somewhat true 232 1.54 5-Definitely true 90 0.59 6-Inapplicable 5142 46.42 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 6983 47.62 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-75 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5778 S108E e. Raising step-children is hard because they are used to different rules. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 198 1.33 2-Somewhat false 104 0.64 3-Neither true nor false 181 1.20 4-Somewhat true 281 1.89 5-Definitely true 120 0.79 6-Inapplicable 5142 46.42 8-Don't Know 4 0.03 9-No Answer 6987 47.69 5779 S108F f. Step-parents don't have the full responsi- bility of being a parent. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 400 2.64 2-Somewhat false 117 0.73 3-Neither true nor false 128 0.85 4-Somewhat true 160 1.11 5-Definitely true 80 0.55 6-Inapplicable 5143 46.43 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-No Answer 6986 47.66 5780 S108G g. Having step-children is just as satisfying as having your own children. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Definitely false 136 0.91 2-Somewhat false 142 0.91 3-Neither true nor false 169 1.13 4-Somewhat true 189 1.27 5-Definitely true 255 1.72 6-Inapplicable 5141 46.42 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-No Answer 6982 47.62 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-76 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5781 S109 Q.109 On the whole, do you think it is harder or easier to be a step-parent than to be a natural parent? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much easier to be a step-parent 23 0.17 2-A little easier 30 0.21 3-About the same 285 1.94 4-A little harder 314 2.06 5-Much harder to be a step-parent 233 1.55 6-Inapplicable 5143 46.42 8-Don't Know 3 0.02 9-No Answer 6986 47.64 ************************************************************************ R'S CHILDREN UNDER 19 LIVING HERE WITH OTHER PARENT ELSEWHERE ************************************************************************ 5782 S110 Q.110 Do you have any sons or daughters age 18 or younger who live here, but whose other biological parent lives somewhere else? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 469 2.95 2-No 2917 25.39 6-Inapplicable 2719 24.59 9-No Answer 6912 47.08 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-77 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5783 S111NUM Number of Children Whose Other Parent Lives Elsewhere Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0 5704 50.55 1 301 1.93 2 115 0.67 3 32 0.20 4 7 0.06 5 5 0.02 6 3 0.03 9-Inapplicable/Not returned/No answer 6850 46.55 Q.111 Please write in the space below the first names of your children whose other parent lives elsewhere, and indicate each child's sex and age. S111AP01-S111AP06 Household Member Number of Child S111BP01-S111BP06 Sex of Child __________________________________________________ Sex Distribution of Respondent's Children Age 18 and Younger with Other Parent Living Elsewhere (Frequencies Aggregated Over S111BP01-S111BP06) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 1-Male 384 2-Female 308 6-Inapplicable 36199 9-No Answer 41211 Total 78102 __________________________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-78 _______________________________________________________________________________ S111CP01-S111CP06 Age of Child (in years) __________________________________________________ Age Distribution of Respondent's Children Age 18 and Younger with Other Parent Living Elsewhere (Frequencies Aggregated Over S111CP01-S111CP06) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 0-2 25 3-5 61 6-8 118 9-11 137 12-14 145 15-18 179 19 and older 24 96-Inapplicable 36198 99-Inapplicable/No answer/Not received 41215 Total 78102 __________________________________________________ R's Children, Other Parent Elsewhere __________________________________________ Household Child Member Sex Age __________________________________________ 1 5784-5785 5786 5787-5788 2 5789-5790 5791 5792-5793 3 5794-5795 5796 5797-5798 4 5799-5800 5801 5802-5803 5 5804-5805 5806 5807-5808 6 5809-5810 5811 5812-5813 __________________________________________ 5814-5815 S112 Q.112 Which child's first name comes first alphabetically? Write this child's name below. Household Member Number See Appendix M for discussion of Household Member Numbers NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-79 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5816 S113 Q.113 Is this child's other parent currently married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 156 0.96 2-No 193 1.14 5-Other parent is deceased 9 0.07 6-Inapplicable 5677 50.35 8-Don't Know 104 0.73 9-Inapplicable/Not returned/No answer 6878 46.75 5817 S114 Q.114 Has the other parent had any children since those he/she had with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 131 0.80 2-No 213 1.27 6-Inapplicable 5691 50.45 8-Don't Know 101 0.72 9-No Answer 6881 46.76 5818-5819 S115 Q.115 During the past 12 months, how often did your child talk on the telephone or receive a letter from the other parent? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-not at all 195 1.31 02-about once a year 28 0.16 03-several times a year 65 0.38 04-one to three times a month 66 0.38 05-about once a week 53 0.34 06-more than once a week 35 0.21 96-Inapplicable 5691 50.45 99-No Answer 6884 46.78 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-80 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5820-5821 S116 Q.116 And how often did this child see the other parent? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 177 1.19 02-About once a year 46 0.29 03-Several times a year 82 0.52 04-One to 3 times a month 85 0.51 05-About once a week 33 0.18 06-More than once a week 34 0.20 96-Inapplicable 5676 50.32 99-No Answer 6884 46.80 Q.117 When did this child last see the other parent? 5822-5825 S117M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1980 27 0.20 1980 5 0.02 1981 7 0.05 1982 7 0.04 1983 3 0.04 1984 5 0.04 1985 14 0.08 1986 17 0.08 1987 25 0.15 1988 1 0.01 9995-Never saw other parent 60 0.45 9996-Inapplicable 5932 51.88 9998-Don't know 6 0.03 9999-No answer 6908 46.95 See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-81 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5826 S117F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 100 0.61 2-Year given, no response for month; 11 0.09 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 64 0.43 4-Never saw father 60 0.45 6-Inapplicable 5932 51.88 9-Inapplicable/Not returned/No answer 6850 46.55 5827-5828 S118 Q.118 How many weeks did this child stay with the other parent during the past 12 months? Do not include short visits, such as weekends. (number of weeks) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-04 68 0.40 05-09 22 0.14 10-14 7 0.04 15-19 1 0.00 20-24 5 0.03 25-29 8 0.04 30-34 1 0.00 35-39 1 0.01 40-44 1 0.01 45-49 1 0.00 50-52 10 0.07 95-None 185 1.17 96-Inapplicable 5807 51.18 98-Don't Know 3 0.02 99-No Answer 6897 46.88 5829 S119 Q.119 How much influence does the other parent have in making major decisions about such things as this child's education, religion or health care? NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-82 _______________________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-No influence 243 1.58 2-Some influence 77 0.44 3-A great deal of influence 46 0.30 6-Inapplicable 5763 50.87 9-No Answer 6888 46.81 Q.120 How much conflict do you and the child's other parent have about the following issues? 5830 S120A a. Where the child lives Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 319 2.00 2-Some 32 0.19 3-A great deal 15 0.10 6-Inapplicable 5762 50.87 9-No Answer 6889 46.84 5831 S120B b. How the child is raised Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 281 1.77 2-Some 61 0.37 3-A great deal 22 0.14 6-Inapplicable 5762 50.87 9-No Answer 6891 46.85 5832 S120C c. How you spend money on the child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 323 2.03 2-Some 32 0.19 3-A great deal 10 0.06 6-Inapplicable 5762 50.87 9-No Answer 6890 46.84 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-83 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5833 S120D d. How other parent spends money on the child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 316 1.99 2-Some 33 0.18 3-A great deal 15 0.10 6-Inapplicable 5763 50.89 9-No Answer 6890 46.84 5834 S120E e. The other parent's visits with the child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 282 1.80 2-Some 62 0.36 3-A great deal 22 0.15 6-Inapplicable 5762 50.87 9-No Answer 6889 46.82 5835 S120F f. Other parent's contribution to child's support Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 252 1.59 2-Some 53 0.33 3-A great deal 58 0.36 6-Inapplicable 5764 50.88 9-No Answer 6890 46.83 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-84 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5836 S121 Q.121 Does the other parent pay anything toward the support of your child(ren)? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 157 0.92 2-No 305 1.99 6-Inapplicable 5674 50.31 9-No Answer 6881 46.79 5837-5838 S122 Q.122 How many months within the past year has the other parent made a payment? (number of months) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-month 5 0.03 02 6 0.03 03 2 0.02 04 6 0.04 05 4 0.03 06 5 0.03 07 3 0.01 08 7 0.04 09 7 0.04 10 6 0.03 11 3 0.03 12-months 95 0.53 96-Inapplicable 5978 52.30 98-Don't Know 1 0.00 99-No Answer 6889 46.85 5839-5842 S123 Q.123 About how much per month is usually paid (when a payment is made)? (dollars per month) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$50 9 0.05 50-99 22 0.13 100-199 66 0.38 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-85 _______________________________________________________________________________ 200-299 30 0.18 300-449 8 0.05 450-599 3 0.02 600+ 5 0.03 9996-Inapplicable 5978 52.29 9997-Refused 1 0.01 9998-Don't Know 4 0.02 9999-No Answer 6891 46.84 Q.124 Overall, how satisfied are you with the current situation in each of the following areas? 5843 S124A a. Where the child lives Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 377 2.37 2-Somewhat satisfied 39 0.25 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 15 0.09 4-Very dissatisfied 11 0.06 6-Inapplicable 5676 50.32 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6898 46.89 5844 S124B b. Other parent's contact with child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 230 1.49 2-Somewhat satisfied 85 0.51 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 73 0.45 4-Very dissatisfied 48 0.28 6-Inapplicable 5678 50.34 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6902 46.93 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-86 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5845 S124C c. Other parent's contribution to child's support Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 187 1.27 2-Somewhat satisfied 60 0.33 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 61 0.35 4-Very dissatisfied 116 0.71 6-Inapplicable 5679 50.35 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6913 46.99 ************************************************************************ R'S CHILDREN UNDER AGE 19 LIVING ELSEWHERE: NOT INCLUDING THOSE AWAY AT COLLEGE OR ON THEIR OWN ************************************************************************ 5846 S125 Q.125 Do you have any children age 18 or younger who do not live in this household? (DO NOT INCLUDE children away at college or children who are living on their own) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 374 2.28 2-No 4617 42.80 6-Inapplicable 1103 7.76 9-No Answer 6923 47.16 5847 S126NUM Number of Children that do not Live with R Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0 5802 51.22 1 228 1.43 2 94 0.57 3 31 0.17 4 11 0.06 9-Inapplicable/No answer/Not received 6851 46.56 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-87 ________________________________________________________________________________ Q.126 Please write in the space below the first names of these children who do not live with you, and indicate each child's sex, age, and where they live. S126AP01-S126AP04 Child's Household Member Number 21 . . 29 96-Inapplicable 99-No Answer 00-Inapplicable-No more children See Appendix M for discussion of Household Member Numbers S126BP01-S126BP04 Sex __________________________________________________ Sex Distribution of Children Age 18 and Younger Living Elsewhere (Frequencies Aggregated Over S126BP01-S126BP04) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 1-Male 296 2-Female 266 6-Inapplicable 24037 9-No Answer 27469 Total 52068 __________________________________________________ NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-88 ________________________________________________________________________________ S126CP01-S126CP04 Age of child (in years) __________________________________________________ Age Distribution of Children Age 18 and Younger Living Elsewhere (Frequencies Aggregated Over S126CP01-S126CP04) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 0-2 10 3-5 48 6-8 73 9-11 93 12-14 100 15-18 180 19+ 49 96-Inapplicable 24033 97-Refused 3 98-Don't know 8 99-Inapplicable/Don't know/Not received 27471 Total 52068 __________________________________________________ S126DP01-S126DP04 Child lives with: __________________________________________________ Distribution of Who Respondent's Children Living Elsewhere Live With (Frequencies Aggregated Over S126DP01-S126DP04) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 1-Other parent 415 2-Grandparent 38 3-Other relative 13 4-Someone else 50 6-Inapplicable 24039 8-Don't Know 4 9-No Answer 27509 Total 52068 __________________________________________________ NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-89 ________________________________________________________________________________ Children 18 and Younger Not Living Here ______________________________________________________ Who Child Household Lived Child Member Number Sex Age With ______________________________________________________ 1 5848-5849 5850 5851-5852 5853 2 5854-5855 5856 5857-5858 5859 3 5860-5861 5862 5863-5864 5865 4 5866-5867 5868 5869-5870 5871 ______________________________________________________ 5872-5873 S127 Q.127 Which child's first name comes first alphabetically? Write this child's name below. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER NUMBER OF CHILD See Appendix M for discussion of Household Member Numbers Q.128 During the last 12 months, about how often did you: 5874-5875 S128A a. See this child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 71 0.40 02-About once a year 42 0.25 03-Several times a year 81 0.54 04-1-3 times a month 74 0.42 05-About once a week 46 0.25 06-Several times a week 51 0.37 96-Inapplicable 5777 51.02 99-No Answer 6875 46.74 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-90 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5876-5877 S128B b. Talk on the telephone or send a letter to this child? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 87 0.52 02-About once a year 10 0.05 03-Several times a year 57 0.34 04-1-3 times a month 78 0.43 05-About once a week 66 0.40 06-Several times a week 63 0.43 96-Inapplicable 5777 51.02 99-No Answer 6879 46.80 Q.129 When did you last see this child? 5878-5881 S129M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1980 17 0.11 1980 1 0.00 1981 2 0.01 1982 6 0.03 1983 11 0.07 1984 7 0.03 1985 8 0.04 1986 15 0.10 1987 15 0.08 9996-Inapplicable 5975 52.23 9998-Don't know 1 0.00 9999-No answer 6959 47.29 See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-91 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5882 S129F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 70 0.40 2-Year given, no response for month; 12 0.07 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 109 0.74 6-Inapplicable 5975 52.23 9-Inapplicable/Not returned/No answer 6851 46.55 5883 S130 Q.130 How much influence do you have in making major decisions about such things as this child's education, religion, or health care? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-No influence 153 0.89 2-Some influence 123 0.74 3-A great deal of influence 79 0.51 6-Inapplicable 5776 51.01 9-No answer 6886 46.84 5884 S131 Q.131 Do you pay anything toward the support of this child? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 218 1.26 2-No 151 0.98 6-Inapplicable 5773 51.02 9-No answer 6875 46.74 5885-5886 S132 Q.132 How many months within the past year did you make a payment? (number of months) NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-92 ________________________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-1 month 2 0.02 02 5 0.05 03 1 0.02 05 1 0.01 06 5 0.04 07 1 0.01 08 1 0.01 09 6 0.02 10 2 0.01 11 3 0.02 12-12 months 177 1.00 96-Inapplicable 5921 51.97 97-Refused 1 0.00 98-Don't Know 2 0.01 99-No answer 6889 46.81 5887-5890 S133 Q.133 About how much per month have you usually paid toward the support of your children (when a payment was made)? (dollars per month) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$50 4 0.03 50-99 18 0.09 100-199 71 0.40 200-299 53 0.30 300-449 31 0.19 450-599 7 0.03 600+ 10 0.07 9996-Inapplicable 5926 52.02 9997-Refused 1 0.00 9998-Don't Know 2 0.01 9999-No Answer 6894 46.85 5891 S134 Q.134 Does this child live with his or her other parent? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 283 1.58 2-No 78 0.63 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-93 ________________________________________________________________________________ 6-Inapplicable 5772 51.00 8-Don't Know 2 0.01 9-No Answer 6882 46.78 5892 S135 Q.135 Is the other parent currently married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 137 0.78 2-No 132 0.73 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 8-Don't Know 21 0.11 9-No Answer 6883 46.79 5893 S136 Q.136 Has the other parent had any children since those he/she had with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 61 0.34 2-No 199 1.12 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 8-Don't Know 27 0.13 9-No Answer 6886 46.82 Q.137 How much conflict do you have with the other parent over each of the following issues? 5894 S137A a. Where this child lives Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 207 1.13 2-Some 45 0.25 3-A great deal 34 0.20 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6887 46.83 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-94 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5895 S137B b. How this child is raised Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 149 0.83 2-Some 83 0.46 3-A great deal 55 0.30 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6886 46.82 5896 S137C c. How you spend money on this child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 209 1.17 2-Some 38 0.18 3-A great deal 39 0.23 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6887 46.83 5897 S137D d. How other parent spends money on this child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 208 1.16 2-Some 39 0.22 3-A great deal 39 0.21 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6887 46.83 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-95 ________________________________________________________________________________ 5898 S137E e. Your visit with this child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 169 0.93 2-Some 70 0.38 3-A great deal 46 0.27 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6888 46.83 5899 S137F f. Your contribution to this child's support Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-None 184 1.01 2-Some 48 0.27 3-A great deal 51 0.28 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6890 46.84 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-96 ______________________________________________________________________________ Q.138 Overall, how satisfied are you with the current situation in each of the following areas? 5900 S138A a. where the child lives Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 99 0.57 2-Somewhat satisfied 76 0.42 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 55 0.29 4-Very dissatisfied 55 0.31 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6888 46.82 5901 S138B b. your contact with child Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 82 0.44 2-Somewhat satisfied 61 0.36 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 71 0.38 4-Very dissatisfied 71 0.40 6-Inapplicable 5844 51.59 9-No Answer 6888 46.82 5902 S138C c. your contribution to child's support Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very satisfied 135 0.74 2-Somewhat satisfied 72 0.43 3-Somewhat dissatisfied 32 0.17 4-Very dissatisfied 43 0.23 6-Inapplicable 5845 51.60 9-No Answer 6890 46.83 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-97 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ R'S CHILDREN OR STEP-CHILDREN AGE 19 OR OLDER LIVING IN R'S HOUSEHOLD ************************************************************************ 5903 S139 Q.139 Do you have any sons or daughters (or step-children) age 19 or over, who live here with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 525 7.19 2-No 4483 38.05 6-Inapplicable 1103 7.77 9-No Answer 6906 47.00 5904 S140NUM Number of children Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0 5656 46.48 1 389 4.98 2 96 1.62 3 19 0.32 4 7 0.06 9-No Answer 6850 46.55 Q.140 List each child's name, sex and age. S140AP01-S140AP04 Child's Household Member Number See Appendix M for discussion of Household Member Numbers NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-98 _______________________________________________________________________________ S140BP01-S140BP04 Sex __________________________________________________ Sex Distribution of Adult Sons and Daughters Living in Respondent's Household (Frequencies Aggregated Over S140BP01-S140BP04) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 1-Male 373 2-Female 302 6-Inapplicable 23937 9-No Answer 27456 Total 52068 __________________________________________________ S140CP01-S140CP04 Age (in years) __________________________________________________ Age Distribution of Adult Sons and Daughters Living in Respondent's Household (Frequencies Aggregated Over S140CP01-S140CP04) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency <19 35 19 87 20 94 21 88 22 59 23 42 24 39 25-29 128 30-34 50 35-44 50 45-54 7 96-Inapplicable 23934 99-No answer 27455 Total 52068 __________________________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-99 _______________________________________________________________________________ Sons/Daughters Age 19+ Living Here __________________________________________ Household Child Member Number Sex Age __________________________________________ 1 5905-5906 5907 5908-5909 2 5910-5911 5912 5913-5914 3 5915-5916 5917 5918-5919 4 5920-5921 5922 5923-5924 __________________________________________ 5925-5926 S141 Q.141 Which child's first name comes first alphabetically? Household Member Number 02 . . 25 96-Inapplicable 99-No Answer 5927-5928 S142 Q.142 Taking things all together, how does having your son/daughter living here work out for you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Very poorly 8 0.08 02 11 0.11 03 18 0.22 04 61 0.83 05 63 0.92 06 83 1.17 07-Very well 252 3.36 96-Inapplicable 5630 46.20 99-No Answer 6891 47.12 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-100 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.143 How often do you spend time with him/her... 5929-5930 S143A a. In leisure activities away from home (picnics, movies, sports, etc.) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 141 1.77 02-Once a month or less 131 1.85 03-Several times a month 69 0.97 04-About once a week 54 0.69 05-Several times a week 45 0.65 06-Almost every day 47 0.60 96-Inapplicable 5630 46.20 99-No Answer 6900 47.27 5931-5932 S143B b. At home working on a project or playing together Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 133 1.68 02-Once a month or less 99 1.45 03-Several times a month 77 1.05 04-About once a week 59 0.86 05-Several times a week 62 0.82 06-Almost every day 47 0.56 96-Inapplicable 5630 46.20 99-No Answer 6910 47.38 5933-5934 S143C c. Having private talks with him/her Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never or rarely 57 0.76 02-Once a month or less 119 1.58 03-Several times a month 89 1.24 04-About once a week 68 0.87 05-Several times a week 83 1.14 06-Almost every day 70 0.92 96-Inapplicable 5631 46.23 99-No Answer 6900 47.26 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-101 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.144 How do you think each of the following parts of your life might change if your son or daughter were not living here with you? 5935 S144A a. Social life Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 26 0.29 2-Somewhat worse 31 0.42 3-Same 415 5.60 4-Somewhat better 52 0.57 5-Much better 13 0.18 6-Inapplicable 5590 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6889 47.09 5936 S144B b. Overall happiness Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 48 0.53 2-Somewhat worse 84 1.07 3-Same 327 4.39 4-Somewhat better 60 0.89 5-Much better 17 0.18 6-Inapplicable 5589 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6891 47.09 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-102 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5937 S144C c. Privacy Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 13 0.13 2-Somewhat worse 16 0.18 3-Same 297 3.95 4-Somewhat better 146 1.89 5-Much better 63 0.88 6-Inapplicable 5589 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6892 47.11 5938 S144D d. Relationship with him/her Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 28 0.31 2-Somewhat worse 39 0.43 3-Same 381 5.14 4-Somewhat better 66 0.84 5-Much better 19 0.28 6-Inapplicable 5589 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6894 47.14 5939 S144E e. Companionship Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 30 0.33 2-Somewhat worse 81 1.06 3-Same 374 5.02 4-Somewhat better 34 0.45 5-Much better 14 0.16 6-Inapplicable 5590 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6893 47.12 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-103 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5940 S144F f. Finances Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Much worse 21 0.25 2-Somewhat worse 21 0.24 3-Same 322 4.27 4-Somewhat better 130 1.72 5-Much better 40 0.55 6-Inapplicable 5590 45.85 8-Don't know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6892 47.11 Q.145 In the last year, how often have you had open disagreements with him/her about each of the following 5941-5942 S145A a. how he/she dresses Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 389 5.25 02-Once a month or less 88 1.18 03-Several times a month 26 0.32 04-About once a week 13 0.13 05-Several times a week 7 0.06 06-Almost every day 9 0.07 96-Inapplicable 5591 45.86 99-No Answer 6894 47.12 5943-5944 S145B b. boyfriend/girlfriend Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 422 5.63 02-Once a month or less 62 0.80 03-Several times a month 18 0.28 04-About once a week 12 0.08 05-Several times a week 8 0.10 06-Almost every day 6 0.09 96-Inapplicable 5591 45.86 99-No Answer 6898 47.15 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-104 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5945-5946 S145C c. his/her friends Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 408 5.52 02-Once a month or less 77 0.95 03-Several times a month 14 0.18 04-About once a week 11 0.12 05-Several times a week 10 0.09 06-Almost every day 5 0.07 96-Inapplicable 5593 45.89 99-No Answer 6899 47.18 5947-5948 S145D d. how late he/she stays out at night Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 366 4.94 02-Once a month or less 107 1.41 03-Several times a month 22 0.24 04-About once a week 11 0.11 05-Several times a week 14 0.17 06-Almost every day 9 0.11 96-Inapplicable 5591 45.86 99-No Answer 6897 47.16 5949-5950 S145E e. getting a job or a better job Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 386 5.18 02-Once a month or less 85 1.10 03-Several times a month 22 0.28 04-About once a week 11 0.13 05-Several times a week 8 0.09 06-Almost every day 15 0.19 96-Inapplicable 5593 45.88 99-No Answer 6897 47.15 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-105 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5951-5952 S145F f. helping around the house Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 255 3.53 02-Once a month or less 124 1.70 03-Several times a month 72 0.91 04-About once a week 36 0.39 05-Several times a week 24 0.27 06-Almost every day 20 0.21 96-Inapplicable 5592 45.88 99-No Answer 6894 47.12 5953-5954 S145G g. his/her sexual behavior Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 477 6.36 02-Once a month or less 28 0.34 03-Several times a month 11 0.12 04-About once a week 3 0.04 05-Several times a week 5 0.07 06-Almost every day 2 0.02 96-Inapplicable 5592 45.87 99-No Answer 6899 47.19 5955-5956 S145H h. his/her drinking, smoking, or drug use Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 443 5.79 02-Once a month or less 46 0.70 03-Several times a month 18 0.25 04-About once a week 7 0.09 05-Several times a week 5 0.04 06-Almost every day 7 0.07 96-Inapplicable 5593 45.89 99-No Answer 6898 47.16 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-106 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5957-5958 S145I i. money Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 349 4.66 02-Once a month or less 104 1.44 03-Several times a month 38 0.49 04-About once a week 24 0.27 05-Several times a week 6 0.07 06-Almost every day 7 0.04 96-Inapplicable 5592 45.87 99-No Answer 6897 47.15 5959-5960 S145J j. getting along with other family members Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 341 4.60 02-Once a month or less 101 1.37 03-Several times a month 40 0.49 04-About once a week 22 0.21 05-Several times a week 17 0.22 06-Almost every day 9 0.10 96-Inapplicable 5591 45.86 99-No Answer 6896 47.15 5961 S146 Q.146 During the past 30 days, how often did you have an especially enjoyable time with him/her? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Never 40 0.50 1-Once a month or less 105 1.43 2-Several times a month 121 1.68 3-About once a week 78 0.92 4-Several times a week 90 1.19 5-Almost every day 100 1.26 6-Inapplicable 5585 45.79 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 6897 47.23 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-107 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5962 S147 Q.147 During the past month, how often did you argue or fight or have a lot of difficulty dealing with him/her? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Never 326 4.31 1-Once a month or less 132 1.73 2-Several times a month 38 0.49 3-About once a week 24 0.28 4-Several times a week 9 0.12 5-Almost every day 7 0.08 6-Inapplicable 5586 45.80 9-No Answer 6895 47.18 Q.148 There are various ways that parents deal with serious disagreements with sons or daughters. How often do you handle disagreements with him/her in the following ways: 5963 S148A a. Just keep your opinions to yourself Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 146 1.82 2-Seldom 139 1.78 3-Sometimes 167 2.33 4-Very often 65 0.81 6-Inapplicable 5574 45.72 9-No Answer 6926 47.53 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-108 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5964 S148B b. Discuss your disagreements calmly Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 45 0.55 2-Seldom 55 0.66 3-Sometimes 223 3.04 4-Very often 206 2.59 6-Inapplicable 5574 45.72 9-No Answer 6914 47.43 5965 S148C c. Argue heatedly or shout at each other Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 312 4.05 2-Seldom 120 1.59 3-Sometimes 73 0.91 4-Very often 10 0.13 6-Inapplicable 5574 45.72 9-No Answer 6928 47.59 5966 S148D d. End up hitting or throwing things at each other Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Never 491 6.49 2-Seldom 20 0.17 3-Sometimes 3 0.02 4-Very often 2 0.02 6-Inapplicable 5571 45.69 9-No Answer 6930 47.60 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-109 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ R EXPERIENCED MARITAL SEPARATION/DIVORCE IN PAST 5 YEARS ************************************************************************ 5967 S149 THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF MARRIED RESPONDENTS. Q.149 Have you ever been divorced? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1109 8.44 2-No 4437 40.95 6-Inapplicable 519 3.09 9-No Answer 6952 47.52 5968 S150 Q.150 Was your most recent separation or divorce since January 1, 1977? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 668 3.98 2-No 634 5.51 6-Inapplicable 4711 42.59 9-No Answer 7004 47.91 5969-5970 S151 Q.151 How would you describe your current relationship with this former husband/wife? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Very unfriendly 145 0.97 02-Somewhat unfriendly 88 0.52 03-Neither friendly, nor unfriendly 238 1.35 04-Somewhat friendly 136 0.81 05-Very friendly 81 0.52 06-former spouse is deceased 1 0.01 96-Inapplicable 5313 47.85 98-Don't Know 1 0.01 99-No Answer 7014 47.96 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-110 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5971-5972 S152 Q.152 During the past year, how often have you had any contact with your former husband/ wife (by phone, mail, visits, etc.)? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Not at all 282 1.81 02-About once a year 85 0.51 03-Several times a year 127 0.74 04-Once to three times a month 114 0.65 05-About once a week 54 0.29 06-More than once a week 28 0.19 96-Inapplicable 5314 47.87 99-No Answer 7013 47.96 5973-5974 S153 Q.153 In the last year before your separation, how often did you and your husband/wife argue? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 79 0.49 02-Less than once a week 114 0.73 03-Once a week 88 0.53 04-Several times a week 234 1.40 05-At least every day 113 0.65 06-Many times a day 52 0.30 96-Inapplicable 5321 47.94 99-No Answer 7016 47.97 5975 S154 Q.154 Did these arguments ever become physical? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 202 1.19 2-No 408 2.49 6-Inapplicable 5393 48.37 9-No Answer 7014 47.95 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-111 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5976 S155 Q.155 Were you ever cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with him/her? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 127 0.78 2-No 101 0.58 6-Inapplicable 5775 50.69 9-No Answer 7014 47.95 5977 S156 Q.156 Was your husband/wife ever cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 47 0.26 2-No 179 1.08 6-Inapplicable 5774 50.69 9-No Answer 7017 47.97 ************************************************************************ HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ************************************************************************ 5978 S157 Q.157 First, taking things all together, how would you say things are these days? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very unhappy 62 0.59 2 101 0.94 3 194 1.62 4 638 5.55 5 1337 11.45 6 1814 15.58 7-Very happy 1872 16.45 9-No Answer 6999 47.83 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-112 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5979 S158 Q.158 Compared with other people your age, how would you describe your health? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Very poor 55 0.46 2-Poor 178 1.70 3-Fair 921 8.11 4-Good 3125 26.92 5-Excellent 1774 15.24 9-No Answer 6964 47.57 5980 S159 Q.159 Many families these days have difficulties because of alcohol or drug abuse. Does anyone living here have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 374 3.19 2-No 5663 49.09 9-No Answer 6980 47.71 Q.160 Who living here has a problem of drinking too much alcohol? 5981 S160A a. me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 132 1.02 2-Not circled 232 2.10 6-Inapplicable 5675 49.19 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-113 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5982 S160B b. my husband/wife Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 164 1.41 2-Not circled 199 1.68 6-Inapplicable 5676 49.22 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 5983 S160C c. my child or children Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 28 0.34 2-Not circled 324 2.66 6-Inapplicable 5687 49.30 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 5984 S160D d. my parent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 6 0.05 2-Not circled 346 2.95 6-Inapplicable 5687 49.30 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-114 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5985 S160E e. someone else Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 15 0.10 2-Not circled 337 2.90 6-Inapplicable 5687 49.30 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 5986 S160F f. no one Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 46 0.43 2-Not circled 306 2.57 6-Inapplicable 5687 49.30 9-No Answer 6978 47.69 Q.161 Who living here has a problem with drug use? 5987 S161A a. me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 38 0.25 2-Not circled 307 2.68 6-Inapplicable 5680 49.26 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 5988 S161B b. my husband/wife Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 32 0.30 2-Not circled 313 2.64 6-Inapplicable 5680 49.25 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-115 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5989 S161C c. my child or children Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 26 0.31 2-Not circled 315 2.60 6-Inapplicable 5684 49.29 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 5990 S161D d. my parent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 5 0.05 2-Not circled 336 2.85 6-Inapplicable 5684 49.29 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 5991 S161E e. someone else Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 12 0.08 2-Not circled 329 2.82 6-Inapplicable 5684 49.29 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 5992 S161F f. no one Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Circled 246 2.05 2-Not circled 96 0.86 6-Inapplicable 5683 49.28 9-No Answer 6992 47.81 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-116 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.162 Do you have a physical or mental condition that limits your ability to: 5993 S162A a. Care for personal needs, such as dressing, eating, or going to the bathroom Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 65 0.54 2-No 5940 51.50 9-No Answer 7012 47.96 5994 S162B b. Move about inside the house Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 95 0.84 2-No 5883 50.92 9-No Answer 7039 48.24 5995 S162C c. Work for pay Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 393 3.63 2-No 5564 47.81 9-No Answer 7060 48.56 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-117 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5996 S162D d. Do day-to-day household tasks Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 252 2.34 2-No 5731 49.46 9-No Answer 7034 48.19 5997 S162E e. Climb a flight of stairs Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 290 2.77 2-No 5699 49.09 9-No Answer 7028 48.14 5998 S162F f. Walk six blocks Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 347 3.45 2-No 5640 48.41 9-No Answer 7030 48.14 5999-6000 S163 Q.163 How long have health conditions limited your activities? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Less than one month 23 0.18 02-One to six months 39 0.37 03-Six months to a year 63 0.65 04-One to five years 210 2.12 05-More than five years 213 1.97 06-All of your life 26 0.21 07-Have no health limitations 26 0.23 96-Inapplicable 5356 45.78 99-No Answer 7061 48.49 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-118 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6001 S164 Q.164 During the past 30 days, how often did you drive a car? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Did not drive in last 30 days 458 4.22 2-Less than once a week 108 0.94 3-About once a week 123 1.11 4-About twice a week 308 2.75 5-Almost every day 4828 41.58 9-No answer 7192 49.40 6002 S165 Q.165 How long has it been since you drove a car? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-One to six months 79 0.63 2-Six to twelve months 34 0.30 3-One to five years 59 0.46 4-More than five years 60 0.57 5-I have never driven 220 2.15 6-Inapplicable 5363 46.36 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7201 49.51 ************************************************************************ BACKGROUND, EDUCATION, RELIGION ************************************************************************ 6003-6004 S166 Q.166 What was the highest grade of school that your father completed? (If you lived with a step-father when you were about age 16, answer for your step-father) (grade of school) NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-119 ________________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-08 2259 20.45 09-11 730 6.31 12 1622 13.66 13-15 398 3.29 16 348 2.82 17+ 321 2.70 25-GED 1 0.01 98-Don't know/Don't remember 229 1.96 99-No Answer 7109 48.81 6005-6006 S167 Q.167 What was the highest grade that your mother completed? (grade of school) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-08 1789 16.93 09-11 779 6.46 12 2166 18.02 13-15 502 4.09 16 297 2.59 17 + 172 1.34 25-GED 1 0.01 98-Don't know/Don't remember 209 1.78 99-No Answer 7102 48.77 6007-6008 S168 Q.168 What is your religious preference? See Appendix E for religion codes NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-120 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6009-6010 S169 Q.169 How often do you attend religious services? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Never 905 7.45 02-Less than once a year 681 5.73 03-About once a year 599 4.74 04-Several times a year 981 8.44 05-About once a month 367 3.03 06-2-3 times a month 446 3.80 07-Nearly every week 563 4.95 08-Every week 972 9.29 09-More than once a week 508 4.73 97-Refused 2 0.01 98-Don't Know 1 0.01 99-No Answer 6992 47.82 6011-6012 S170 Q.170 Which of these groups best describes you? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Black 635 3.56 02-White - not of Hispanic origin 4879 44.72 03-Mexican American, Chicano, Mexicano 286 2.02 04-Puerto Rican 58 0.41 05-Cuban 16 0.18 06-American Indian 48 0.41 07-Asian 60 0.58 08-Other 3 0.02 09-Other Hispanic 30 0.27 12-Caribbean Islands (West Indian) 0 0.00 97-Refused 3 0.01 99-No answer 6999 47.82 6013 S171 Q.171 Have you ever been on active duty in the armed forces for a period of 6 months or more? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1122 10.12 2-No 4880 41.85 9-No Answer 7015 48.03 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-121 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.172 When was that? a. Beginning date 6014-6017 S172AM Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 6018 S172AF Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 1037 9.38 2-Year given, no response for month; 63 0.59 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 187 1.63 6-Inapplicable 4880 41.85 9-No answer 6850 46.55 b. Ending date 6019-6022 S172BM Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 6023 S172BF Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 1023 9.32 2-Year given, no response for month; 61 0.56 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 192 1.65 4-Indeterminate 11 0.07 6-Inapplicable 4880 41.85 9-No answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-122 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6024 S173 Q.173 Were you drafted or did you enlist? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Drafted 360 3.40 2-Enlisted 741 6.55 6-Inapplicable 4880 41.85 9-Not Answered 7036 48.19 6025 S174 Q.174 Were you ever involved in combat? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 390 3.44 2-No 717 6.53 6-Inapplicable 4880 41.85 9-No Answer 7030 48.17 6026-6027 S175 Q.175 Circle the highest grade or year of school that you have completed. (grade of school) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 25 0.22 01 8 0.07 02 14 0.09 03 23 0.16 04 29 0.24 05 44 0.35 06 87 0.78 07 67 0.59 08 253 2.31 09 182 1.64 10 276 2.31 11 326 2.69 12 2096 18.30 13 452 3.83 14 609 5.02 15 236 1.96 16 716 6.33 17 607 5.51 99-No Answer 6967 47.58 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-123 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.176 Circle "Yes" for each of the following diplomas or degrees you have received, then write in the year in which you received it. S176A1-S176E1 Have you received? 1-Yes 2-No 8-Don't Know 9-No Answer S176A2-S176E2 Year received? (last two digits of year) 96-Inapplicable 98-Don't Know 99-No Answer NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-124 ______________________________________________________________________________ Degrees/Diplomas Received ___________________________________________________________________ Variable Name Location ____________________ __________________ Have you Year Have you Year Received? Received? Received? Received? ___________________________________________________________________ a. High School diploma (or GED) S176A1 S176A2 6028 6029-6030 b. Associate Degree S176B1 S176B2 6031 6032-6033 (2 year) c. Bachelor's S176C1 S176C2 6034 6035-6036 d. Master's S176D1 S176D2 6037 6038-6039 e. Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., etc.) S176E1 S176E2 6040 6041-6042 __________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent A. High School Diploma 1-Yes 4535 39.34 2-No 1541 13.29 9-No answer 6941 47.38 B. Associate Degree 1-Yes 623 5.37 2-No 5449 47.22 9-No answer 6945 47.41 C. Bachelor's Degree 1-Yes 1158 10.33 2-No 4918 42.31 9-No answer 6941 47.36 D. Master's Degree 1-Yes 317 3.02 2-No 5759 49.61 9-No answer 6941 47.36 E. Doctorate 1-Yes 110 0.97 2-No 5966 51.66 9-No answer 6941 47.36 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-125 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.177 Since 1970 have you attended any of the following types of schools? 6043 S177A a. vocational, technical, or trade school? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1330 10.43 2-No 4126 36.58 9-No Answer 7561 52.99 6044 S177B b. two-year junior or community college? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 999 7.91 2-No 4330 38.10 9-No Answer 7688 53.99 6045 S177C c. four-year college or university? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1262 10.15 2-No 4070 35.90 9-No Answer 7685 53.96 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-126 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6046 S177D d. professional or graduate school requiring prior college work for entrance, such as a medical, dental, or law school or seminary? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 464 3.98 2-No 4788 41.41 9-No Answer 7765 54.61 6047 S177E e. business college or secretarial or nursing school? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 312 2.66 2-No 4919 42.48 9-No Answer 7786 54.86 S178A-S178S Q.178 Circle all of the years in which you were enrolled in any of these school types. (Do not circle the years when you took only one course at a time, or years when you attended only in the summer.) Unweighted Frequency 1-Circled 9386 2-Not circled 33355 6-Inapplicable 54011 8-Don't Know 18 9-No Answer 150553 Total 247323 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-127 ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Year Variable Location Name ________________________________ 1970 S178A 6048 1971 S178B 6049 1972 S178C 6050 1973 S178D 6051 1974 S178E 6052 1975 S178F 6053 1976 S178G 6054 1977 S178H 6055 1978 S178I 6056 1979 S178J 6057 1980 S178K 6058 1981 S178L 6059 1982 S178M 6060 1983 S178N 6061 1984 S178O 6062 1985 S178P 6063 1986 S178Q 6064 1987 S178R 6065 1988 S178S 6066 ____________________________ *********************************************************************** WORK HISTORY *********************************************************************** S179A-S179S Q.179 Circle all of the years since 1970 that you were employed, either part-time or full-time, for 6 months or more. ________________________________ Year Variable Location Name ________________________________ 1970 S179A 6067 1971 S179B 6068 1972 S179C 6069 1973 S179D 6070 1974 S179E 6071 1975 S179F 6072 1976 S179G 6073 1977 S179H 6074 1978 S179I 6075 1979 S179J 6076 1980 S179K 6077 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-128 _______________________________________________________________________________ 1981 S179L 6078 1982 S179M 6079 1983 S179N 6080 1984 S179O 6081 1985 S179P 6082 1986 S179Q 6083 1987 S179R 6084 1988 S179S 6085 ________________________________ 6086 S180 Q.180 Were there any years since 1970 when you worked mostly part-time? S181A-S181S Q.181 Circle all of the years since 1970 when you worked mostly part-time. ________________________________ Year Variable Location Name ________________________________ 1970 S181A 6087 1971 S181B 6088 1972 S181C 6089 1973 S181D 6090 1974 S181E 6091 1975 S181F 6092 1976 S181G 6093 1977 S181H 6094 1978 S181I 6095 1979 S181J 6096 1980 S181K 6097 1981 S181L 6098 1982 S181M 6099 1983 S181N 6100 1984 S181O 6101 1985 S181P 6102 1986 S181Q 6103 1987 S181R 6104 1988 S181S 6105 ________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-129 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ WORK LAST YEAR ************************************************************************ Q.182 Now, we are interested in your work experience last year -in calendar year 1986. 6106-6107 S182A a. How many of the 52 weeks in 1986 did you work at a paid job? (Number of weeks) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 1220 12.26 01-04 42 0.36 05-09 56 0.45 10-14 68 0.55 15-19 52 0.47 20-24 85 0.66 25-29 113 0.92 30-34 113 0.88 35-39 118 0.94 40-44 258 2.23 45-49 191 1.49 50-52 3309 27.37 98-Don't Know 4 0.06 99-No Answer 7388 51.36 6108-6109 S182B b. How many weeks were you unemployed, that is, weeks that you were NOT working at all, but looking for work? (number of weeks) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 4857 42.72 01-04 176 1.23 05-09 98 0.75 10-14 113 0.86 15-19 43 0.33 20-24 85 0.58 25-29 47 0.39 30-34 25 0.22 35-39 13 0.08 40-44 17 0.10 45-49 13 0.10 50-52 78 0.60 98-Don't Know 6 0.07 99-No Answer 7446 51.96 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-130 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6110-6111 S182C c. How many weeks were you NOT working, and NOT looking for work? (number of weeks) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 3697 30.53 01-04 240 1.90 05-09 80 0.61 10-14 161 1.39 15-19 74 0.57 20-24 77 0.60 25-29 52 0.44 30-34 40 0.34 35-39 26 0.25 40-44 56 0.47 45-49 29 0.26 50-52 1034 10.63 98-Don't Know 3 0.04 99-No Answer 7448 51.97 ************************************************************************ WORK LAST WEEK ************************************************************************ 6112 S183 Q.183 Did you do any work for pay LAST WEEK? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3998 32.93 2-No 1966 18.80 9-No Answer 7053 48.27 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-131 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6113 S184 Q.184 Do you have a job from which you were temporarily absent because of vacation, sickness, job schedule, or other reason? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 228 1.90 2-No 1631 15.75 6-Inapplicable 3991 32.89 9-No Answer 7167 49.46 6114-6115 S185 Q.185 How many hours did you work LAST WEEK at your major job? (number of hours) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-04 32 0.30 05-09 78 0.68 10-14 59 0.47 15-19 98 0.83 20-24 158 1.52 25-29 84 0.78 30-34 218 1.91 35-39 271 2.33 40-44 1767 14.04 45-49 421 3.40 50-54 334 2.73 55-59 127 1.01 60-64 191 1.60 65 or more hours 144 1.13 96-Inapplicable 1949 18.59 98-Don't Know 5 0.03 99-No Answer 7081 48.64 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-132 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6116 S186 Q.186 Have you looked for work during the past 4 weeks? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 199 1.47 2-No 1436 14.12 6-Inapplicable 4192 34.62 9-No Answer 7190 49.79 6117 S187 Q.187 Is this the number of hours that you usually work at this job? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3047 25.35 2-No 826 6.51 6-Inapplicable 1959 18.61 9-No Answer 7185 49.53 6118-6119 S188 Q.188 How many hours per week do you usually work? (number of hours) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-04 14 0.13 05-09 51 0.41 10-14 22 0.22 15-19 29 0.28 20-24 43 0.41 25-29 22 0.17 30-34 54 0.50 35-39 62 0.46 40-44 500 3.96 45-49 110 0.83 50-54 94 0.71 55-59 28 0.21 60-64 50 0.33 65 or more hours 33 0.25 96-Inapplicable 4637 40.80 98-Don't know 7 0.07 99-No answer 7261 50.26 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-133 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6120-6122 S189A Q.189 What kind of work are you doing in your current (or most recent) job? What is (was) your job title? Q.190 What are (were) your main activities or duties at this job? See Occupation Codes in Appendix B Unweighted Frequency 994-Armed Forces-officer 101 995-Unemployed/disabled 195 996-Retired 97 997-Refused 11 998-Don't know 1 999-No answer 7504 6123-6126 S189B Total Based Occupational Socioeconomic Index See Appendix D for codes 6127-6130 S189C Male Based Occupational Socioeconomic Index See Appendix D for codes 6131 S191 Q.191 Do (did) you work for yourself, in a family business, or for someone else? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Self 679 5.99 2-Family business 200 1.76 3-Someone else 4136 34.63 6-Inapplicable 93 0.88 8-Don't Know 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7908 56.73 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-134 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ WAGE RATE ************************************************************************ 6132 S192 Q.192 How are you paid in your main job? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Paid by the hour 2048 16.05 2-Salaried 1540 13.34 3-Paid in some other way 528 4.55 6-Inapplicable 1768 17.19 8-Don't Know 1 0.00 9-No Answer 7132 48.87 6133-6137 S193 Q.193 If you are paid by the hour, what is your base hourly wage rate? (in cents per hour) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$3.00 28 0.23 3.00-3.99 153 1.15 4.00-4.99 194 1.54 5.00-5.99 270 2.12 6.00-6.99 224 1.76 7.00-7.99 184 1.38 8.00-9.99 278 2.09 10.00+ 609 4.95 99996-Inapplicable 3847 35.18 99997-Refused 37 0.29 99998-Don't Know 6 0.03 99999-No Answer 7187 49.29 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-135 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.194 If you are salaried, what is your gross salary? 6138-6143 S194A a. Dollars 000050-$50 . . . 960000-$960000 or more 999996-Inapplicable 999997-Refused 999998-Don't Know 999999-No Answer 6144-6145 S194B b. Per month or per year or other Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Per month 609 5.16 2-Per year 785 6.76 3-R works 1 to 20 hours per week 9 0.09 4-R works 21 to 40 hours per week 79 0.62 6-R works 6 to 9 months a year 2 0.03 7-R works 10 to 11 months a year 20 0.21 96-Inapplicable 4285 37.37 99-Refused/Don't know/No answer 7228 49.76 Q.195 If you are paid on some other basis than a wage rate or a salary, (for example, commissions, piece rate, or paid different rates for different jobs) 6146-6149 S195A a. What are your usual or average monthly earnings? (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0001-0200 29 0.28 0200-0499 34 0.34 0500-0999 82 0.69 1000-1499 77 0.65 1500-1999 44 0.35 2000-2999 96 0.71 3000-3999 46 0.40 4000+ 56 0.51 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-136 _______________________________________________________________________________ 9996-Inapplicable 5352 46.48 9997-Refused 21 0.18 9998-Don't Know 22 0.18 9999-No answer 7158 49.23 Note: 9995 means $9995 or more 6150-6152 S195B b. How many hours do you work in an average month? (number of hours) 997-Refused 998-Don't know 996-Inapplicable 999-No answer ************************************************************************ SECOND JOB ************************************************************************ 6153 S196 Q.196 In addition to your main job, do you have a second job? This could include part-time work or a small business that you operate out of your home, or any other kind of work. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 544 4.37 2-No 3536 29.25 6-Inapplicable 1781 17.29 9-No Answer 7156 49.08 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-137 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6154-6155 S197 Q.197 How many hours per week do you work in an average week at this job? (number of hours) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 334 1.97 01-04 99 0.86 05-09 112 0.89 10-14 108 0.83 15-19 48 0.38 20-24 82 0.71 25-29 19 0.13 30-34 19 0.15 35-39 7 0.05 40-44 29 0.22 45 or more 12 0.11 77-Work is unpredictable 1 0.00 96-Inapplicable 4967 44.44 97-Refused 1 0.01 98-Don't know 6 0.03 99-No answer 7173 49.23 ************************************************************************ WORK SCHEDULE ************************************************************************ 6156 S198 Q.198 Do you work the same days and about the same hours each week? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 3483 28.74 2-No 656 5.42 6-Inapplicable 1780 17.26 9-No Answer 7098 48.58 6157 S199 Q.199 Do the days of the week that you work change from week to week? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 528 4.34 2-No 113 0.94 6-Inapplicable 5261 45.97 9-No Answer 7115 48.75 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-138 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6158 S200 Q.200 Do you regularly alternate between working the day shift and the evening or night shift? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 193 1.54 2-No 424 3.54 6-Inapplicable 5260 45.96 9-No Answer 7140 48.96 6159 S201 Q.201 Does your work sometimes require you to travel and be away from home overnight? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 911 7.65 2-No 3218 26.39 6-Inapplicable 1782 17.27 9-No Answer 7106 48.69 6160-6162 S202R Q.202 During the past 12 months about how many nights per month on average were you away from home because of work-related travel? (converted to nights per year) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 15 0.13 01-04 148 1.23 05-09 124 1.02 10-14 137 1.12 15-19 25 0.24 20-24 88 0.78 25-29 14 0.10 30-59 87 0.76 60+ 198 1.68 996-Inapplicable 5047 44.01 998-Don't Know 3 0.04 999-No Answer 7131 48.90 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-139 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.203 What is your usual work schedule? What days and hours do you usually work (at all your jobs), not including any time that you work at home. 6163 S203A Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Did work outside the home 3758 30.91 2-Did all work at home 104 0.92 6-Inapplicable 1785 17.28 7-Refused 1 0.01 9-No Answer 7369 50.89 S203BT1R-S203BT7R Beginning time coded in military time 9995-No work that day 9996-Inapplicable S203CT1R-S203CT7R Ending time coded in military time 9995-No work that day 9996-Inapplicable NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-140 _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Variable Names Locations ______________________ ______________________ Beginning Ending Beginning Ending Time Time Time Time _____________________________________________________________________________ Monday S203BT1R S203CT1R 6164-6167 6168-61 Tuesday S203BT2R S203CT2R 6172-6175 6176-61 Wednesday S203BT3R S203CT3R 6180-6183 6184-61 Thursday S203BT4R S203CT4R 6188-6191 6192-61 Friday S203BT5R S203CT5R 6196-6199 6200-62 Saturday S203BT6R S203CT6R 6204-6207 6208-62 Sunday S203BT7R S203CT7R 6212-6215 6216-62 _______________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ CHILD CARE WHILE R IS WORKING ************************************************************************ 6220 S204 Q.204 Are you: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Female 1801 16.05 2-Male 2503 19.49 6-Inapplicable 1758 17.01 9-No Answer 6955 47.45 6221 S205 Q.205 Do you have any children age 4 or younger? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 475 3.64 2-No 1385 12.90 6-Inapplicable 4202 36.06 9-No Answer 6955 47.40 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-141 ______________________________________________________________________________ Q.206 While you were working last week, how many hours did each of the following care for your children age 4 or under? (number of hours) 6222-6223 S206A a. your husband Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 176 1.41 01-04 60 0.43 05-09 55 0.42 10-14 35 0.28 15-19 19 0.14 20-24 19 0.15 25-29 7 0.06 30-34 16 0.14 35-39 3 0.03 40-44 14 0.08 45 or more hours 12 0.09 96-Inapplicable 5579 48.90 98-Don't Know 1 0.00 99-No Answer 7021 47.87 b. child's grandparent(s) 6224-6225 S206B1 b1. in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 317 2.50 01-04 12 0.08 05-09 12 0.08 10-14 4 0.04 15 or more 9 0.05 96-Inapplicable 5577 48.89 99-No answer 7086 48.35 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-142 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6226-6227 S206B2 b2. not in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 269 2.16 01-04 29 0.22 05-09 27 0.21 10-14 2 0.01 15 or more 41 0.27 96-Inapplicable 5578 48.89 98-Don't know 1 0.00 99-No answer 7070 48.24 c. your older children 6228-6229 S206C1 c1. in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 312 2.41 01-04 14 0.14 05-09 8 0.06 10-14 2 0.02 15 or more 10 0.09 96-Inapplicable 5578 48.89 99-No answer 7093 48.40 6230-6231 S206C2 c2. not in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 319 2.52 01-04 3 0.02 05-09 2 0.01 10-14 1 0.01 15 or more 4 0.05 96-Inapplicable 5578 48.89 99-No answer 7110 48.50 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-143 ______________________________________________________________________________ d. another relative 6232-6233 S206D1 d1. in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 329 2.60 01-04 6 0.05 05-09 4 0.02 10-14 1 0.01 15 or more 3 0.03 96-Inapplicable 5578 48.89 98-Don't know 1 0.00 99-No answer 7095 48.41 6234-6235 S206D2 d2. not in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 303 2.41 01-04 9 0.08 05-09 9 0.05 10-14 2 0.01 15 or more 15 0.11 96-Inapplicable 5580 48.91 99-No answer 7099 48.42 6236-6237 S206E e. day care center, nursery school, preschool or kindergarten Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 245 1.84 01-04 7 0.05 05-09 29 0.28 10-14 2 0.02 15 or more 92 0.78 96-Inapplicable 5580 48.91 99-No answer 7062 48.12 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-144 ______________________________________________________________________________ f. someone else, such as a neighbor or other non-relative 6238-6239 S206F1 f1. in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 275 2.22 01-04 14 0.10 05-09 10 0.09 10-14 4 0.03 15 or more 22 0.17 96-Inapplicable 5581 48.92 99-No answer 7111 48.47 6240-6241 S206F2 f2. not in your home Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No hours 248 2.03 01-04 14 0.12 05-09 15 0.12 10-14 11 0.08 15 or more 56 0.40 96-Inapplicable 5580 48.91 99-No answer 7093 48.34 ************************************************************************ HOUSEHOLD TASKS ************************************************************************ S207A1 - S207I4 Q.207 The questions on this page concern household tasks and who in your household normally spends time doing those tasks. Write in the APPROXIMATE number of hours per week that you, your husband or wife, or others in the household normally spend doing the following things: (number of hours) NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-145 _______________________________________________________________________________ a. Preparing Meals S207A1 S207A2 S207A3 S20 b. Washing Dishes S207B1 S207B2 S207B3 S20 c. Cleaning House S207C1 S207C2 S207C3 S20 d. Outdoor Tasks S207D1 S207D2 S207D3 S20 e. Shopping S207E1 S207E2 S207E3 S20 f. Washing, Ironing S207F1 S207F2 S207F3 S20 g. Paying Bills S207G1 S207G2 S207G3 S20 h. Auto Maintenance S207H1 S207H2 S207H3 S20 i. Driving S207I1 S207I2 S207I3 S20 _______________________________________________________________________________ Locations _______________________________________________________________________________ My Ag Husband Under 19 Me or Wife Age 19 Ov (or Partner) _______________________________________________________________________________ a. Preparing Meals 6242-6243 6244-6245 6246-6247 624 b. Washing Dishes 6250-6251 6252-6253 6254-6255 625 c. Cleaning House 6258-6259 6260-6261 6262-6263 626 d. Outdoor Tasks 6266-6267 6268-6269 6270-6271 627 e. Shopping 6274-6275 6276-6277 6278-6279 628 f. Washing, Ironing 6282-6283 6284-6285 6286-6287 628 g. Paying Bills 6290-6291 6292-6293 6294-6295 629 h. Auto Maintenance 6298-6299 6300-6301 6302-6303 630 i. Driving 6306-6307 6308-6309 6310-6311 631 _______________________________________________________________________________ a. Preparing meals S207A1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 823 6.90 01 403 3.27 02 479 3.93 03 299 2.56 04 282 2.23 05-09 1182 10.28 10-14 794 7.56 15-19 187 1.78 20-24 261 2.54 25-25 or more hours 112 1.03 95-Some time spent (amount 166 1.56 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 1 0.01 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 15 0.09 99-No answer 8011 56.24 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-146 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207A2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 680 6.34 01 313 2.75 02 366 3.09 03 269 2.09 04 270 2.14 05-09 997 8.18 10-14 694 5.87 15-19 187 1.57 20-24 241 1.99 25-25 or more hours 74 0.66 95-Some time spent (amount 176 1.39 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 6 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 27 0.16 99-No answer 8715 63.68 S207A3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 694 6.05 01 171 1.55 02 129 1.32 03 47 0.43 04 25 0.24 05-09 55 0.46 10-14 15 0.11 20-24 3 0.02 25-25 or more hours 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 14 0.09 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable, no others in HH 2884 26.00 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 8975 63.71 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-147 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207A4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 183 2.05 01 38 0.49 02 35 0.56 03 13 0.21 04 11 0.17 05-09 32 0.42 10-14 17 0.19 15-19 6 0.07 20-24 6 0.07 25-25 or more hours 3 0.04 95-Some time spent (amount 23 0.22 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5248 42.32 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7401 53.16 b. Washing dishes and cleaning up after meals S207B1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 819 6.79 01 651 5.24 02 678 5.71 03 509 4.54 04 416 3.64 05-09 1116 10.21 10-14 361 3.43 15-19 82 0.76 20-24 96 0.85 25-25 or more hours 39 0.35 95-Some time spent (amount 169 1.62 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 1 0.01 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 14 0.08 99-No answer 8064 56.75 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-148 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207B2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 752 7.04 01 501 4.27 02 539 4.46 03 415 3.40 04 344 2.88 05-09 971 8.05 10-14 343 2.81 15-19 61 0.48 20-24 89 0.68 25-25 or more hours 29 0.27 95-Some time spent (amount 176 1.41 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 6 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 27 0.17 99-No answer 8762 64.00 S207B3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 489 4.33 01 236 2.17 02 159 1.48 03 100 0.85 04 79 0.69 05-09 173 1.40 10-14 43 0.35 15-19 6 0.04 20-24 5 0.03 25-25 or more hours 4 0.02 95-Some time spent (amount 32 0.20 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2884 26.00 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 8803 62.41 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-149 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207B4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 167 1.84 01 49 0.71 02 38 0.50 03 17 0.29 04 14 0.21 05-09 41 0.51 10-14 10 0.12 15-19 2 0.02 20-24 4 0.05 25-25 or more hours 3 0.05 95-Some time spent (amount 21 0.20 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5246 42.30 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7404 53.19 c. cleaning house S207C1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 886 7.52 01 627 5.10 02 596 4.96 03 414 3.70 04 374 3.31 05-09 988 8.76 10-14 511 4.82 15-19 113 1.07 20-24 161 1.49 25-25 or more hours 130 1.16 95-Some time spent (amount 161 1.45 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 1 0.01 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 16 0.09 99-No answer 8037 56.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-150 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207C2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 755 7.41 01 472 3.95 02 490 3.97 03 319 2.49 04 338 2.71 05-09 876 7.32 10-14 469 3.71 15-19 104 0.89 20-24 134 1.07 25-25 or more hours 86 0.71 95-Some time spent (amount 180 1.45 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 6 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 28 0.17 99-No answer 8758 64.07 S207C3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 419 3.74 01 266 2.49 02 236 2.02 03 91 0.86 04 71 0.64 05-09 142 1.16 10-14 29 0.22 15-19 7 0.06 20-24 4 0.03 25-25 or more hours 5 0.04 95-Some time spent (amount 27 0.17 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2884 26.00 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 8832 62.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-151 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207C4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 165 1.84 01 53 0.81 02 29 0.36 03 21 0.35 04 14 0.14 05-09 32 0.38 10-14 18 0.24 15-19 5 0.05 20-24 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 3 0.05 95-Some time spent (amount 21 0.21 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5247 42.30 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7407 53.26 S207D1 d. Outdoor and other household maintenance tasks 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1353 11.48 01 598 5.36 02 664 5.85 03 390 3.43 04 371 3.14 05-09 712 6.13 10-14 323 2.75 15-19 82 0.76 20-24 103 0.91 25-25 or more hours 67 0.55 95-Some time spent (amount 160 1.34 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2 0.03 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 13 0.08 99-No answer 8177 58.16 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-152 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207D2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1274 10.22 01 602 5.21 02 586 5.16 03 372 3.33 04 312 2.84 05-09 588 5.26 10-14 257 2.28 15-19 46 0.44 20-24 66 0.65 25-25 or more hours 47 0.40 95-Some time spent (amount 174 1.64 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 7 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 23 0.13 99-No answer 8661 62.36 S207D3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 648 5.72 01 233 2.14 02 166 1.40 03 61 0.58 04 56 0.51 05-09 44 0.35 10-14 13 0.15 15-19 3 0.02 20-24 3 0.03 25-25 or more hours 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 21 0.16 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2884 26.00 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 8880 62.90 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-153 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207D4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 212 2.45 01 31 0.44 02 34 0.47 03 11 0.18 04 12 0.17 05-09 21 0.25 10-14 4 0.05 15-19 3 0.06 20-24 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount of time 20 0.18 unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5248 42.32 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7419 53.40 e. Shopping for groceries and other household goods S207E1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 755 6.27 01 1084 8.67 02 1398 12.34 03 645 5.93 04 384 3.56 05-09 442 4.19 10-14 86 0.77 15-19 12 0.10 20-24 16 0.15 25-25 or more hours 10 0.08 95-Some time spent (amount 185 1.64 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2 0.02 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 14 0.09 99-No answer 7982 56.16 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-154 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207E2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 736 6.95 01 846 7.01 02 1082 8.80 03 528 4.16 04 353 3.10 05-09 461 4.10 10-14 87 0.75 15-19 19 0.19 20-24 18 0.17 25-25 or more hours 8 0.05 95-Some time spent (amount 182 1.50 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 6 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 25 0.15 99-No answer 8664 62.99 S207E3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 913 8.18 01 82 0.77 02 43 0.37 03 18 0.15 04 8 0.05 05-09 8 0.06 10-14 2 0.02 25-25 or more hours 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 14 0.10 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2883 25.99 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 9041 64.28 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-155 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207E4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 221 2.66 01 46 0.63 02 25 0.34 03 9 0.09 04 7 0.09 05-09 8 0.10 10-14 9 0.10 15-19 1 0.01 20-24 1 0.03 95-Some time spent (amount of time 19 0.15 unspecified 96-Inapplicable 5248 42.32 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7422 53.47 f. Washing, ironing, mending S207F1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1544 12.82 01 651 5.35 02 680 6.05 03 504 4.43 04 415 3.75 05-09 658 6.21 10-14 182 1.70 15-19 37 0.40 20-24 28 0.24 25-25 or more hours 15 0.14 95-Some time spent (amount 177 1.59 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2 0.02 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 13 0.08 99-No answer 8109 57.20 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-156 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207F2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1132 10.82 01 480 3.83 02 630 4.90 03 475 3.84 04 388 3.13 05-09 579 4.66 10-14 185 1.51 15-19 29 0.26 20-24 39 0.33 25-25 or more hours 15 0.12 95-Some time spent (amount 176 1.43 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 9 0.09 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 25 0.16 99-No answer 8853 64.91 S207F3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 773 7.00 01 155 1.41 02 102 0.83 03 31 0.29 04 33 0.27 05-09 31 0.23 10-14 3 0.02 20-24 3 0.02 95-Some time spent (amount of time 19 0.12 unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2883 25.99 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 8980 63.80 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-157 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207F4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 183 2.08 01 48 0.66 02 38 0.57 03 20 0.24 04 16 0.18 05-09 19 0.29 10-14 8 0.12 15-19 1 0.01 20-24 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 2 0.03 95-Some time spent (amount 18 0.18 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5243 42.27 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7419 53.33 g. Paying bills and keeping financial records S207G1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1210 10.55 01 1698 14.86 02 994 8.56 03 314 2.68 04 154 1.35 05-09 253 2.18 10-14 65 0.54 15-19 7 0.06 20-24 14 0.10 25-25 or more hours 10 0.06 95-Some time spent (amount 179 1.58 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2 0.02 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 16 0.10 99-No answer 8099 57.34 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-158 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207G2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1136 10.09 01 1324 10.76 02 859 7.57 03 304 2.56 04 149 1.41 05-09 252 1.97 10-14 55 0.42 15-19 12 0.15 20-24 12 0.10 25-25 or more hours 8 0.08 95-Some time spent (amount 190 1.61 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 7 0.07 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 32 0.21 99-No answer 8675 62.98 S207G3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 1037 9.26 01 5 0.04 02 6 0.04 03 2 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 11 0.06 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2883 25.99 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 9069 64.57 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-159 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207G4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 252 3.08 01 34 0.41 02 17 0.22 03 2 0.03 05-09 3 0.04 10-14 5 0.06 25-25 or more hours 1 0.00 95-Some time spent (amount 17 0.15 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5247 42.32 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7438 53.66 h. Automobile maintenance and repair S207H1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 2413 22.08 01 1040 8.50 02 540 4.22 03 183 1.39 04 111 0.86 05-09 166 1.31 10-14 66 0.47 15-19 11 0.09 20-24 14 0.13 25-25 or more hours 8 0.05 95-Some time spent (amount 175 1.38 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 3 0.02 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 15 0.10 99-No answer 8270 59.37 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-160 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207H2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 2283 19.14 01 883 8.13 02 430 3.75 03 168 1.51 04 96 0.90 05-09 127 1.10 10-14 45 0.35 15-19 2 0.01 20-24 13 0.11 25-25 or more hours 10 0.07 95-Some time spent (amount 188 1.65 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 7 0.07 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 20 0.15 99-No answer 8743 63.06 S207H3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 996 8.78 01 45 0.49 02 20 0.19 03 1 0.00 04 4 0.03 05-09 4 0.07 15-19 1 0.00 20-24 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 1 0.00 95-Some time spent (amount 13 0.08 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2883 26.00 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 9044 64.32 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-161 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207H4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 245 3.00 01 41 0.51 02 19 0.25 03 3 0.02 04 3 0.03 05-09 5 0.07 10-14 4 0.05 15-19 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 1 0.00 95-Some time spent (amount 23 0.22 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5243 42.27 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7428 53.54 i. Driving other household members to work, school or other activities S207I1 1. Me Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 2821 24.54 01 696 6.03 02 475 4.23 03 221 2.06 04 143 1.16 05-09 290 2.46 10-14 99 0.80 15-19 14 0.12 20-24 18 0.14 25-25 or more hours 16 0.12 95-Some time spent (amount 145 1.15 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 7 0.06 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 15 0.09 99-No answer 8055 57.01 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-162 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207I2 2. My wife/husband/partner Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 2280 19.56 01 602 5.24 02 389 3.35 03 197 1.65 04 112 0.94 05-09 276 2.31 10-14 95 0.74 15-19 9 0.07 20-24 16 0.14 25-25 or more hours 10 0.08 95-Some time spent (amount 156 1.27 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 10 0.09 97-Refused 2 0.02 98-Don't know 24 0.16 99-No answer 8839 64.38 S207I3 3. Other persons under age 19 Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 985 8.74 01 34 0.30 02 27 0.28 03 7 0.07 04 5 0.06 05-09 17 0.13 10-14 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 11 0.08 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 2879 25.95 98-Don't know 4 0.02 99-No answer 9046 64.36 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-163 _______________________________________________________________________________ S207I4 4. Other persons age 19 and over Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-No time 263 3.19 01 19 0.25 02 12 0.22 03 10 0.10 04 3 0.02 05-09 11 0.16 10-14 3 0.04 15-19 1 0.01 25-25 or more hours 1 0.01 95-Some time spent (amount 15 0.15 of time unspecified) 96-Inapplicable 5244 42.27 98-Don't know 1 0.02 99-No answer 7434 53.55 ************************************************************************ EARNINGS ************************************************************************ 6314-6319 S208 Q.208 What was your total income from wages, salaries, commissions and tips during 1986? (Give your gross income before taxes and other deductions were taken out.) (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent None 1145 11.38 <$2000 226 1.96 $2000-4999 328 2.76 5000-9999 526 4.41 10000-14999 638 5.07 15000-19999 538 4.09 20000-29999 893 7.19 30000-49999 724 6.25 50000+ 291 2.74 999997-Refused 141 1.20 999998-Don't Know 51 0.41 999999-No Answer 7516 52.53 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-164 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6320 S209 Q.209 Did you have any additional income from self employment in a business or farm last year? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 446 3.85 2-No 5014 43.01 7-Refused 11 0.09 9-No Answer 7546 53.04 6321-6326 S210 Q.210 What was your net income before taxes and after all expenses from that business or farm? (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$2000 124 1.00 $2000-4999 83 0.76 5000-9999 62 0.56 10000-14999 43 0.38 15000-19999 15 0.13 20000-29999 21 0.18 30000-49999 17 0.18 50000+ 26 0.21 999996-Inapplicable 5012 43.00 999997-Refused 31 0.25 999998-Don't Know 10 0.12 999999-No Answer 7573 53.24 ************************************************************************ OCCUPATION AT AGE 50 FOR THOSE 60 AND OLDER ************************************************************************ 6327 S211 Q.211 Are you age 60 or over? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 1021 10.92 2-No 4902 40.40 9-No answer 7094 48.68 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-165 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6328-6330 S212A Q.212 What kind of work were you doing when you were about age 50? What was your job title? Q.213 What were your main activities or duties at this job? Occupation Code Codes in Appendix B 6331-6334 S212B Male Based Occupational Socioeconomic Index See Appendix D for occupation codes 6335-6338 S212C Total Based Occupational Socioeconomic Index See Appendix D for occupation codes ************************************************************************ ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS ************************************************************************ Q.214 Here are some questions about your views on some other topics. IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 219 RATHER THAN 214. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITIN RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S214A-S214E). 6339 S214A a. Mothers who work full time when their youngest child is under age 5? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly approve 444 3.49 2 417 3.33 3 551 4.51 4 1655 14.33 5 825 7.01 6 649 5.75 7-Strongly disapprove 1344 12.61 8-Don't Know 9 0.05 9-No Answer 7123 48.92 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-166 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6340 S214B b. Children under three years old being cared for all day in a day care center? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly approve 336 2.71 2 338 2.86 3 472 3.81 4 1216 10.35 5 796 6.73 6 947 8.02 7-Strongly disapprove 1766 16.39 8-Don't Know 8 0.04 9-No Answer 7138 49.08 6341 S214C c. Mothers who work part time when their youngest child is under age 5? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly approve 737 5.98 2 755 6.00 3 905 7.64 4 1715 15.03 5 704 6.37 6 351 3.25 7-Strongly disapprove 687 6.45 8-Don't Know 9 0.05 9-No Answer 7154 49.21 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-167 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6342 S214D d. Women who have a child without getting married? Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly approve 255 1.91 2 226 1.73 3 349 2.52 4 1414 11.32 5 571 4.65 6 751 6.67 7-Strongly disapprove 2292 22.01 8-Don't Know 10 0.05 9-No Answer 7149 49.13 6343 S214E e. A couple with an unhappy marriage getting a divorce if their youngest child is under 5. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly approve 843 7.17 2 550 4.72 3 632 5.42 4 1825 15.97 5 528 4.62 6 476 4.07 7-Strongly disapprove 989 8.61 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7163 49.35 6344-6345 S215 IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 220 RATHER THAN 215. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S215). Q.215 If you could have just the number of children that you would like to have, how many would that be? (number of children) NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-168 _______________________________________________________________________________ Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 229 1.83 01 352 2.83 02 2464 20.85 03 1290 11.22 04 836 7.71 05 258 2.26 06 191 1.82 07 or more 159 1.40 98-Don't Know 26 0.26 99-No Answer 7212 49.81 6346-6347 S216 IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 221 RATHER THAN 216. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S216). Q.216 How many children would your husband or wife (partner) most like to have? (number of children) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 256 2.01 01 328 2.58 02 2002 17.08 03 1012 8.71 04 583 5.39 05 173 1.48 06 129 1.19 07 or more 127 1.09 98-Don't Know 1190 10.58 99-No Answer 7217 49.89 6348-6349 S217 IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 222 RATHER THAN 217. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S217). NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-169 ______________________________________________________________________________ Q.217 If you could work just the number of hours in paid employment that you would like, how many hours per week would that be? (hours per week) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 967 9.72 01-09 160 1.32 10-19 236 2.22 20-29 1041 9.39 30-34 660 5.53 35-39 189 1.70 40 2128 17.12 41-44 14 0.09 45-49 134 1.01 50+ 274 2.04 97-Refused 1 0.01 98-Don't Know 16 0.16 99-No Answer 7197 49.68 6350-6351 S218 IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 223 RATHER THAN 218. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S218). ("PARTNER IS SUBSTITUTED FOR "HUSBAND OR WIFE.") Q.218 If your husband or wife (partner) could work just the number of hours that you would like, how many hours per week in paid employment would you like him/her to work? (hours per week) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00 1424 13.04 01-09 105 0.85 10-19 170 1.48 20-29 923 7.87 30-34 475 3.98 35-39 139 1.28 40 2267 19.08 41-44 8 0.06 45-49 66 0.53 50+ 126 1.06 97-Refused 1 0.01 98-Don't Know 32 0.28 99-No Answer 7281 50.48 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-170 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.219 Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 224 RATHER THAN 219. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S224A-S224M). ("PARTNER IS SUBSTITUTED FOR "HUSBAND OR WIFE.") 6352 S219A a. It is much better for everyone if the man earns the main living and the woman takes care of the home and family. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1333 12.42 2-Agree 1405 12.84 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1804 15.16 4-Disagree 910 7.38 5-Strongly disagree 492 3.84 8-Don't Know 13 0.09 9-No Answer 7060 48.26 6353 S219B b. It's better for a person to get married than to go through life being single. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1110 10.52 2-Agree 1614 14.04 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2177 18.58 4-Disagree 678 5.56 5-Strongly disagree 361 2.90 8-Don't Know 12 0.08 9-No Answer 7065 48.31 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-171 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6354 S219C c. I have always felt pretty sure my life would work out the way I wanted it to. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 913 8.03 2-Agree 2498 22.10 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1626 14.06 4-Disagree 741 6.09 5-Strongly disagree 134 1.06 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7094 48.59 6355 S219D d. Parents ought to help their children with college expenses. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1256 11.38 2-Agree 3003 26.38 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1275 10.53 4-Disagree 285 2.34 5-Strongly disagree 107 0.85 8-Don't Know 12 0.07 9-No Answer 7079 48.45 6356 S219E e. Marriage is a lifetime relationship and should never be ended except under extreme circumstances. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 2461 22.04 2-Agree 2084 17.86 3-Neither agree nor disagree 739 6.08 4-Disagree 454 3.95 5-Strongly disagree 197 1.58 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7071 48.43 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-172 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6357 S219F f. Preschool children are likely to suffer if their mother is employed. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 996 9.13 2-Agree 1798 16.09 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1573 13.42 4-Disagree 1174 9.65 5-Strongly disagree 379 3.14 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7086 48.51 6358 S219G g. Parents ought to provide financial help to their adult children when the children are having financial difficulty. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 562 5.18 2-Agree 2199 19.58 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2263 19.01 4-Disagree 700 6.07 5-Strongly disagree 183 1.44 8-Don't Know 12 0.08 9-No Answer 7098 48.64 6359 S219H h. It is all right for an unmarried couple to live together even if they have no interest in considering marriage. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 420 3.22 2-Agree 1206 9.26 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1495 12.14 4-Disagree 1221 11.44 5-Strongly disagree 1573 15.31 8-Don't Know 12 0.07 9-No Answer 7090 48.56 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-173 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6360 S219I i. Parents should encourage just as much independence in their daughters as in their sons. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 2296 20.36 2-Agree 2765 24.16 3-Neither agree nor disagree 572 4.62 4-Disagree 205 1.62 5-Strongly disagree 85 0.71 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7083 48.46 6361 S219J j. The Bible is God's word and everything happened or will happen exactly as it says. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1683 14.73 2-Agree 1389 12.06 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1678 14.31 4-Disagree 641 5.66 5-Strongly disagree 522 4.59 8-Don't Know 12 0.08 9-No Answer 7092 48.57 6362 S219K k. Children ought to let aging parents live with them when the parents can no longer live by themselves. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 835 6.89 2-Agree 2010 17.34 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2193 19.09 4-Disagree 682 6.37 5-Strongly disagree 191 1.67 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7095 48.57 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-174 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6363 S219L l. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 2344 20.41 2-Agree 2936 25.71 3-Neither agree nor disagree 525 4.32 4-Disagree 79 0.68 5-Strongly disagree 32 0.28 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7090 48.54 6364 S219M m. In a successful marriage, the partners must have freedom to do what they want individually. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1254 10.77 2-Agree 2647 23.43 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1183 9.85 4-Disagree 641 5.60 5-Strongly disagree 207 1.88 8-Don't Know 12 0.07 9-No Answer 7073 48.41 Q.220 For this last set of questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: 6365 S220A IN THE COHABITING QUESTIONNAIRE THIS SAME QUESTION IS ASKED, BUT ITS NUMBER IS 225 RATHER THAN 220. RESPONSES OF BOTH MARRIED AND COHABITING RESPONDENTS ARE IN THE SAME FIELD (S220A-S220O). NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-175 _______________________________________________________________________________ a. Children ought to provide financial help to aging parents when their parents are having financial difficulty. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1032 8.65 2-Agree 3062 26.75 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1475 12.98 4-Disagree 278 2.43 5-Strongly disagree 80 0.73 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7079 48.39 6366 S220B b. It is all right for unmarried 18-year olds to have sexual relations if they have strong affection for each other. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 221 1.76 2-Agree 1020 7.68 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1566 12.72 4-Disagree 1536 14.01 5-Strongly disagree 1585 15.38 8-Don't Know 12 0.08 9-No Answer 7077 48.37 6367 S220C c. If a husband and a wife both work full-time, they should share household tasks equally. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1949 17.09 2-Agree 3081 26.81 3-Neither agree nor disagree 683 5.88 4-Disagree 150 1.28 5-Strongly disagree 56 0.46 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7087 48.41 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-176 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6368 S220D d. The Bible is the answer to all important human problems. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1336 11.69 2-Agree 1288 11.57 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1911 16.29 4-Disagree 869 7.44 5-Strongly disagree 490 4.25 8-Don't Know 13 0.09 9-No Answer 7110 48.67 6369 S220E e. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1298 11.15 2-Agree 3421 30.08 3-Neither agree nor disagree 736 6.37 4-Disagree 398 3.32 5-Strongly disagree 50 0.45 8-Don't Know 10 0.06 9-No Answer 7104 48.56 6370 S220F f. Married couples ought to overlook isolated occasions of sexual unfaithfulness. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 181 1.61 2-Agree 442 3.81 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1011 8.58 4-Disagree 1867 16.69 5-Strongly disagree 2390 20.56 8-Don't Know 13 0.09 9-No Answer 7113 48.66 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-177 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6371 S220G g. Parents ought to let their adult children live with them when the children are having problems. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 362 3.24 2-Agree 1731 15.34 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2241 19.28 4-Disagree 1180 10.27 5-Strongly disagree 397 3.31 8-Don't Know 11 0.08 9-No Answer 7095 48.49 6372 S220H h. I regard myself as a religious fundamentalist. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 444 3.86 2-Agree 955 8.62 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2092 17.77 4-Disagree 1189 10.21 5-Strongly disagree 981 8.68 6-Inapplicable (not asked in 116 0.91 Spanish language questionnaire) 8-Don't Know 24 0.18 9-No Answer 7216 49.78 6373 S220I i. Children have fewer problems with two natural parents than with one natural parent and one step-parent. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 830 7.45 2-Agree 1967 17.66 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2046 17.73 4-Disagree 772 6.24 5-Strongly disagree 297 2.34 8-Don't Know 14 0.09 9-No Answer 7091 48.50 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-178 _______________________________________________________________________________ THERE IS NO Q.220J 6374 S220K k. It is all right for an unmarried couple to live together as long as they have plans to marry. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 251 1.95 2-Agree 963 7.71 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2105 17.31 4-Disagree 1310 12.10 5-Strongly disagree 1281 12.39 8-Don't Know 10 0.06 9-No Answer 7097 48.48 6375 S220L l. It's better for a person to have a child than to go through life childless. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 672 5.94 2-Agree 1514 13.18 3-Neither agree nor disagree 2415 20.69 4-Disagree 863 7.82 5-Strongly disagree 435 3.70 8-Don't Know 11 0.07 9-No Answer 7107 48.60 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-179 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6376 S220M m. I am able to do things as well as other people. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 1576 13.02 2-Agree 3292 28.89 3-Neither agree nor disagree 756 6.90 4-Disagree 219 2.03 5-Strongly disagree 54 0.45 8-Don't Know 10 0.06 9-No Answer 7110 48.65 6377 S220N n. I often wish I could be free from the responsibility of being a parent Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 83 0.69 2-Agree 301 2.63 3-Neither agree nor disagree 689 5.96 4-Disagree 1817 16.49 5-Strongly disagree 1848 17.14 6-Inapplicable 930 6.45 8-Don't Know 9 0.06 9-No Answer 7340 50.58 6378 S220O o. The job I do is one of the most satisfying parts of my live. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Strongly agree 525 4.59 2-Agree 1585 13.47 3-Neither agree nor disagree 1308 11.13 4-Disagree 834 6.73 5-Strongly disagree 288 2.21 6-Inapplicable 1103 10.87 8-Don't Know 8 0.07 9-No Answer 7366 50.92 NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-180 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6379 SLANG Questionnaire was completed in: Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-English 6034 52.40 2-Spanish 133 1.05 9-No answer 6850 46.55 6380 SCOMM Comments Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Comments 1317 11.75 2-No comments 4850 41.70 9-No answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-181 _______________________________________________________________________________ ***************************************************************** The following variables are for cohabiting secondary respondents only. These variables have names which begin with "C." ***************************************************************** 6381 C50 Q.50 Have you ever given birth to or fathered a child? (number of children) THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 267 1.51 2-No 233 1.46 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6869 46.67 6382-6383 C51 Q.51 How many children have you ever given birth to or fathered? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01 113 0.62 02 73 0.39 03 45 0.27 04 13 0.06 05 or more 16 0.11 96-Inapplicable 5900 51.95 99-No answer 6857 46.59 Q.52 In what month and year was each of these children born? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. NSFH/30 January 90 Page S-182 ______________________________________________________________________________ C52P01M-C52P08M Date Coded in Century Months 9998-Don't know 9999-No answer See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months C52P01F-C52P08F Date Allocation Flag __________________________________________________ Distribution of Date Allocation Flag (Frequencies Aggregated Over C52P01F-C52P08F) __________________________________________________ Unweighted Frequency 0-Month and year given by respondent 516 2-Year given, no response for month; 12 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 44 6-Inapplicable 48764 9-No Answer 54800 Total 104136 __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Variable Name Location __________________ __________________ Century Alloc Century Alloc Birth Month Flag Month Flag _____________________________________________________ 1 C52P01M C52P01F 6384-6387 6388 2 C52P02M C52P02F 6389-6392 6393 3 C52P03M C52P03F 6394-6397 6398 4 C52P04M C52P04F 6399-6402 6403 5 C52P05M C52P05F 6404-6407 6408 6 C52P06M C52P06F 6409-6412 6413 7 C52P07M C52P07F 6414-6417 6418 8 C52P08M C52P08F 6419-6422 6423 _____________________________________________________ NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-183 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6424 C53 Q.53 How many times have you been married? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S50. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Never 285 1.76 1-Once 167 0.93 2-Twice 44 0.26 3-Three times 3 0.03 4-Four or more times 6 0.03 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6864 46.63 6425 C54 Q.54 Have you ever lived with anyone other than your present partner? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 113 0.68 2-No 171 1.07 6-Inapplicable 5867 51.60 9-No Answer 6866 46.65 6426-6427 C55 Q.55 How many different persons have you lived with? (number of persons) THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-One 92 0.58 02 48 0.27 03 14 0.08 04 4 0.03 05 or more 11 0.06 96-Inapplicable 5951 52.15 97-Refused 1 0.01 99-No answer 6896 46.82 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-184 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.56 What was the date of your first marriage? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. 6428-6431 C56M Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 6432 C56F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 203 1.16 2-Year given, no response for month; 3 0.02 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 28 0.16 6-Inapplicable 5933 52.12 9-No Answer 6850 46.55 6433 C57 Q.57 Did you live with your first husband or wife before you got married? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S61. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 76 0.40 2-No 138 0.82 6-Inapplicable 5933 52.12 9-No answer 6870 46.66 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-185 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6434 C58 Q.58 Did you live with anyone else before your first marriage? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S62. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 34 0.18 2-No 179 1.02 6-Inapplicable 5933 52.12 9-No answer 6871 46.68 6435 C59 Q.59 How did your (most recent) marriage end? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S51. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Death of husband/wife 9 0.05 2-Separation 27 0.19 3-Divorce 166 0.89 4-Other 7 0.05 6-Inapplicable 5934 52.12 9-No answer 6874 46.70 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-186 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.60 When did it end? (If marriage ended in separation or divorce, give the date that you stopped living together.) THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S52. 6436-6439 C60M Date Coded in Century Months See Appendix G for coding of dates into Century Months 6440 C60F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 185 1.02 2-Year given, no response for month; 12 0.07 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 35 0.23 6-Inapplicable 5935 52.13 9-No Answer 6850 46.55 6441 C61 Q.61 Did you live with anyone besides your present partner since your (last) marriage ended? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 67 0.39 2-No 137 0.77 6-Inapplicable 5934 52.12 9-No answer 6879 46.72 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-187 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.62 When did you and your (current) partner begin living together? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. 6442-6445 C62M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Before 1980 41 0.24 1980 13 0.08 1981 16 0.10 1982 23 0.11 1983 40 0.23 1984 52 0.31 1985 56 0.30 1986 115 0.72 1987 118 0.70 1988 4 0.02 9996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9998-Don't know 1 0.00 9999-No answer 6890 46.81 6446 C62F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 461 2.72 2-Year given, no response for month; 17 0.10 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 41 0.27 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No Answer 6850 46.55 6447 C63 Q.63 Do you and your partner have any definite plans to get married? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 216 1.23 2-No 267 1.62 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6886 46.78 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-188 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.64 When are you planning to get married? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. 6448-6451 C64M Date Coded in Century Months Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1987 52 0.29 1988 39 0.22 1989 3 0.02 1990 or later 1 0.01 9995-No definite date 109 0.61 9996-Inapplicable 5915 51.99 9998-Don't know 7 0.04 9999-No answer 6891 46.82 6452 C64F Date Allocation Flag Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-Month and year given by respondent 83 0.49 2-Year given, no response for month; 12 0.06 month allocated 3-No year given by respondent 48 0.31 4-Indeterminate 109 0.61 6-Inapplicable 5915 51.99 9-No Answer 6850 46.55 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-189 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6453 C65 Q.65 Do you think that you will eventually marry him/her? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 136 0.82 2-No 112 0.70 6-Inapplicable 5864 51.60 8-Don't know 4 0.02 9-No answer 6901 46.86 6454 C66 Q.66 Do you think that you will eventually get married to someone else? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 25 0.20 2-No 90 0.52 6-Inapplicable 5999 52.41 8-Don't know 4 0.02 9-No answer 6899 46.86 6455-6456 C67 Q.67 At what age would you like to get married? (age in years) THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent Under 20 3 0.01 20-24 31 0.19 25-29 74 0.51 30-34 55 0.32 35-39 33 0.17 40-44 15 0.08 45-69 18 0.10 70-70 or older 1 0.00 96-Inapplicable 5832 51.43 98-Don't know 25 0.15 99-No Answer 6930 47.02 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-190 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6457-6458 C68 Q.68 Taking things all together, how would you describe your relationship? THIS VARIABLE EXISTS ONLY FOR COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. THE ANALOGOUS VARIABLE FOR MARRIED RESPONDENTS IS S67. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 01-Very happy 3 0.02 02 2 0.02 03 20 0.11 04 42 0.26 05 67 0.39 06 139 0.82 07-Very happy 222 1.33 96-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99-No answer 6874 46.70 6459 C149 Q.149 Have you ever been married? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 214 1.21 2-No 295 1.81 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No Answer 6860 46.62 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-191 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.214 During 1986, did you receive any income from the following sources? For each source of income you had, write in the amount you received in 1986. THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. 6460 C214A1 a. Social Security or Supplemental security income Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 25 0.15 2-No 455 2.69 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6889 46.79 6461-6465 C214A2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 5 0.03 $500-999 2 0.01 $1000-1999 3 0.02 $2000-2999 4 0.02 $3000-4999 5 0.03 $5000-9999 4 0.03 $10000-14999 1 0.02 $20000 + 1 0.00 99996-Inapplicable 6103 53.06 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6888 46.78 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-192 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6466 C214B1 b. Other pensions, annuities, or survivor's benefits Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 6 0.04 2-No 472 2.78 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6891 46.81 6467-6471 C214B2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent $500-999 3 0.01 $5000-9999 1 0.01 $10000 or more 1 0.01 99996-Inapplicable 6120 53.15 99997-Refused 2 0.01 99999-No answer 6890 46.81 6472 C214C1 c. Public assistance, including welfare, AFDC, general assistance, food stamps, energy assistance Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 57 0.35 2-No 424 2.49 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6888 46.80 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-193 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6473-6477 C214C2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 18 0.10 $500-999 9 0.06 $1000-1999 5 0.04 $2000-2999 4 0.02 $3000-4999 6 0.04 $5000-9999 6 0.04 $10000-14999 3 0.02 $15000 or more 1 0.00 99996-Inapplicable 6072 52.85 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6892 46.82 6478 C214D1 d. Any other government programs, such as veteran's benefits, unemployment compensation, workman's compensation Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 27 0.16 2-No 452 2.68 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6890 46.80 6479-6483 C214D2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 2 0.02 $500-999 4 0.02 $1000-1999 4 0.03 $2000-2999 9 0.06 $3000-4999 1 0.00 $10000-14999 2 0.01 $15000 + 2 0.01 99996-Inapplicable 6100 53.04 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99998-Don't know 1 0.00 99999-No answer 6891 46.80 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-194 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6484 C214E1 e. Child support, family support, alimony Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 37 0.22 2-No 440 2.60 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6892 46.82 6485-6489 C214E2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 9 0.05 $500-999 3 0.01 $1000-1999 10 0.06 $2000-2999 4 0.02 $3000-4999 5 0.03 $5000-9999 4 0.02 $10000 + 1 0.01 99996-Inapplicable 6088 52.97 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99998-Don't know 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6891 46.81 6490 C214F1 f. Interest, dividends, or other income from investments Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 76 0.44 2-No 401 2.37 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6892 46.82 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-195 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6491-6495 C214F2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 37 0.21 $500-999 13 0.07 $1000-1999 2 0.01 $2000-2999 5 0.02 $3000-4999 1 0.01 $5000-9999 4 0.04 $10000-14999 3 0.02 $15000 + 4 0.04 99996-Inapplicable 6049 52.74 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6898 46.85 6496 C214G1 g. Any other sources of income, including lump sum payments Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 1-Yes 24 0.14 2-No 447 2.64 6-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 9-No answer 6898 46.85 6497-6501 C214G2 Amount (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$500 8 0.05 $500-999 5 0.03 $1000-1999 3 0.02 $2000-2999 1 0.00 $5000-9999 4 0.03 $10000-14999 1 0.01 $15000 + 2 0.01 99996-Inapplicable 6095 53.01 99997-Refused 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6897 46.85 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-196 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.215 Listed below are types of property that people sometimes own. For each type that you own, write in how much you think it is worth now (what it would sell for). Then write in how much, if anything you still owe on it. THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. a. Your own home 6502-6507 C215A1 Worth (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 8 0.04 $10000-24999 10 0.06 $25000-49999 20 0.11 $50000-74999 18 0.09 $75000-99999 13 0.07 $100000-149999 8 0.04 $150000 or more 10 0.07 999996-Inapplicable 5966 52.29 999999-No answer 6964 47.24 6508-6513 C215A2 Owe (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 9 0.04 $10000-24999 19 0.11 $25000-49999 20 0.10 $50000-74999 11 0.06 $75000-99999 5 0.03 $100000-149999 1 0.01 $150000 or more 6 0.04 999996-Inapplicable 5992 52.46 999999-No answer 6954 47.16 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-197 _______________________________________________________________________________ b. Other real estate 6514-6419 C215B1 Worth (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 2 0.01 $10000-24999 8 0.05 $25000-49999 2 0.01 $50000-74999 3 0.01 $75000-99999 1 0.00 $100000-149999 1 0.01 $150000 or more 5 0.03 999996-Inapplicable 6018 52.57 999999-No answer 6977 47.31 6520-6525 C215B2 Owe (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 2 0.01 $10000-24999 2 0.01 $25000-49999 1 0.01 $75000-99999 1 0.01 $100000-149999 1 0.00 $150000 or more 2 0.01 999996-Inapplicable 6042 52.72 999999-No answer 6966 47.23 c. Business or Farm 6526-6531 C215C1 Worth (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 3 0.02 $10000-24999 4 0.03 $25000-49999 6 0.03 $50000-74999 2 0.01 $75000-99999 2 0.01 $150000 or more 3 0.02 999996-Inapplicable 6015 52.55 999998-Don't known 1 0.00 999999-No answer 6981 47.33 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-198 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6532-6537 C215C2 Owe (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$10000 3 0.02 $10000-24999 4 0.02 $25000-49999 1 0.00 $50000-74999 1 0.00 $150000 or more 1 0.00 999996-Inapplicable 6036 52.69 999998-Don't known 1 0.00 999999-No answer 6970 47.25 d. Motor vehicles (cars, trucks, campers, boats, and other recreational equipment 6538-6543 C215D1 Worth (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$1000 49 0.30 $1000-1999 35 0.18 $2000-4999 76 0.46 $5000-9999 69 0.40 $10000-19999 62 0.35 $20000+ 19 0.11 999996-Inapplicable 5773 51.13 999998-Don't know 2 0.01 999999-No answer 6932 47.06 6544-6549 C215D2 Owe (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent <$1000 14 0.08 $1000-1999 21 0.10 $2000-4999 45 0.27 $5000-9999 31 0.19 $10000-19999 21 0.13 $20000+ 4 0.02 999996-Inapplicable 5937 52.10 999998-Don't know 1 0.00 999999-No answer 6943 47.12 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-199 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6550-6551 C216 Q.216 What is the approximate total value of your savings, including savings accounts, savings bonds, passbook accounts, IRA's, money market shares, and CD's.? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 196 1.17 01-$1 to 1,499 152 0.89 02-1,500 to 2,999 34 0.19 03-3,000 to 4,999 24 0.16 04-5,000 to 9,999 27 0.15 05-10,000 to 19,000 16 0.10 06-20,000 to 49,000 13 0.08 07-50,000 to 99,999 6 0.04 08 $100,000 to more 2 0.02 96-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 97-Refused 4 0.02 99-No answer 6895 46.83 6552-6553 C217 Q.217 What is the approximate total value of stocks, bonds, shares in mutual funds, or other investments you may have? THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 00-None 379 2.25 01-$1 to 1,499 42 0.26 02-1,500 to 2,999 9 0.06 03-3,000 to 4,999 10 0.05 04-5,000 to 9,999 9 0.05 05-10,000 to 19,000 13 0.07 06-20,000 to 49,000 3 0.01 07-50,000 to 99,999 3 0.03 08-$100,000 to more 7 0.05 96-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 97-Refused 3 0.02 99-No answer 6891 46.81 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-200 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.218 Here is a list of things that people often owe money on. Write in the approximate amount that you owe for each of them. THIS QUESTION WAS ASKED ONLY OF COHABITING SECONDARY RESPONDENTS. 6554-6558 C218A a. Credit cards or charge accounts that you're paying off gradually. (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 309 1.87 $ 1-199 21 0.12 200-499 30 0.17 500-999 40 0.21 1000-1999 30 0.17 2000-4999 28 0.17 5000+ 9 0.04 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6899 46.86 6559-6563 C218B b. Installment loans for major purchases such as furniture or appliances NOT INCLUDING AUTO LOANS. (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 397 2.36 $ 1-199 8 0.04 200-499 5 0.03 500-999 22 0.13 1000-1999 10 0.04 2000-4999 13 0.09 5000+ 6 0.03 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99998-Don't know 1 0.01 99999-No answer 6904 46.89 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-201 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6564-6568 C218C c. Educational Loans (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 399 2.35 $ 1-199 1 0.00 200-499 2 0.01 500-999 4 0.02 1000-1999 8 0.04 2000-4999 26 0.16 5000+ 19 0.11 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6907 46.92 6569-6573 C218D d. Personal loans from banks and other bus- inesses, OTHER THAN MORTGAGE AND AUTO LOANS. (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 401 2.38 $ 1-199 3 0.01 200-499 8 0.04 500-999 9 0.05 1000-1999 16 0.08 2000-4999 15 0.12 5000+ 12 0.07 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6902 46.87 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-202 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6574-6578 C218E e. Personal loans from friends or relatives. (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 396 2.32 $ 1-199 17 0.10 200-499 16 0.10 500-999 13 0.08 1000-1999 7 0.04 2000-4999 6 0.04 5000+ 9 0.05 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6902 46.88 6579-6583 C218F f. Other bills you've owed for more than two months. (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 375 2.23 $ 1-199 18 0.10 200-499 22 0.12 500-999 14 0.07 1000-1999 6 0.03 2000-4999 11 0.08 5000+ 10 0.06 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99998-Don't know 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6907 46.91 NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-203 _______________________________________________________________________________ 6584-6588 C218G g. Home improvement loans (in dollars) Unweighted Weighted Frequency Percent 0-None 452 2.68 $ 1-199 1 0.01 1000-1999 1 0.01 2000-4999 1 0.00 5000 + 4 0.02 99996-Inapplicable 5648 50.37 99997-Refused 3 0.02 99999-No answer 6907 46.91 ******************************************************************************* The following is a list of questions in which slight wording changes were made to adapt to Cohabitation C38 Q.38 Is your partner's mother living? C39 Q.39 How would you describe your relationship with your partner's mother? C40 Q.40 Is your partner's father living? C41 Q. 41 How would you describe your relationship with your partner's father? NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-204 _______________________________________________________________________________ C42 Q.42 How many living brothers or sisters does your partner have? S70 Q.70 During the past month, about how often did you and your partner spend time alone with each other, talking or sharing an activity? C71 Q.71 About how often did you and your partner have sex during the past month? Q.73 There are various ways that couples deal with serious disagreements. When you have a serious disagreement with your partner, how often do you: C74 Q.74 Sometimes arguments between partners become physical. During the last year has this happened in arguments between you and your partner. C75 Q.75 During the past year, how many fights with your partner resulted in you hitting, shoving, or throwing things at him/her? C76 Q.76 During the past year, how many fights with your partner resulted in him/her hitting, shoving, or throwing things at you? NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-205 _______________________________________________________________________________ C77 Q.77 Have you been cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with your partner? C78 Q.78 Has your partner been cut, bruised, or seriously injured in a fight with you? Q.80 How about your partner? How do you think these various areas of life might be different for him/her if you separated? C81 Q.81 During the past year, have you ever thought that your relationship might be in trouble? C83 Q.83 During the past year, have you and your partner discussed the idea of separating? C84 Q.84 It is always difficult to predict what will happen in a relationship, but realistically, what do you think the chances are that you and your partner will eventually separate? C87 Q.87 Is your partner's age: NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-206 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.93 Below is a list of things some people consider when thinking about having a child or another child. Please circle how important you feel each is to you at the present time. C93N n. my partner having time and energy for a career C93O o. uncertainty about whether my relationship will last C93P p. disagreement with my partner about having a child C94 Q.94 Do YOU OR YOUR PARTNER have any living sons or daughters of any age? C97 Q.97 Does your partner have any children age 18 or younger living here with you? C101 Q.101 Does your partner have any children age 3-18 living here with you? C106 Q.106 Do you have any step-children (partner's children)? C107 Q.107 Do you have any children living here who are are not your partner's children? NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-207 _______________________________________________________________________________ C139 Q.139 Do you or your partner have any sons or daughters age 19 or over, who live here with you? C151 Q.151 How would you describe your current relationship with your former husband/wife? Q.160 Who living here has a problem of drinking too much alcohol? C160B b. my partner Q.161 Who living here has a problem with drug use? C161B b. my partner Q.206 While you were working last week, how many hours did each of the following care for your children age 4 or under? C206A a. your partner NSFH/1 October 88 Page S-208 _______________________________________________________________________________ Q.207 The questions on this page concern household tasks and who in your household normally spends time doing those tasks. Write in the APPROXIMATE number of hours per week that you, your partner, or others in the household normally spends time doing the following things: a. Preparing meals C207A2 2. My partner