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Mail: Values And Attitudes

Graduate Mail: Values and Attitudes Module


OVERVIEW

This replicates personality (the Big 5) and psychological well being items from
the 1993 mail survey.  However, some items from each scale may have been
slightly altered or dropped, in addition to some entirely new items added.


BRIEF VARIABLE DESCRIPTIONS
    
    Ranges reference dataset/codebook order, not necessarily alphabetical
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    IH001REC-IH002RE:      Extraversion Summary

    IH009REC-IH010RE:      Agreeableness Summary

    IH017REC-IH018RE:      Conscientiousness Summary

    IH025REC-IH026RE:      Neuroticism Summary

    IH032REC-IH033RE:      Openness Summary

    IN001REC-IN002RE:      Autonomy Summary

    IN010REC-IN011RE:      Environmental Mastery Summary

    IN019REC-IN020RE:      Personal Growth Summary

    IN028REC-IN029RE:      Positive Relations with Others Summary

    IN037REC-IN038RE:      Purpose In Life Summary

    IN046REC-IN047RE:      Self-Acceptance Summary

    IN070REC-IN071RE:      Optimism Summary

    IN072REC-IN073RE:      Mattering Summary

    IH003RER-IH008RER:     Extraversion Items

    IH011RER-IH016RER:     Agreeableness Items

    IH019RER-IH024RER:     Conscientiousness Items

    IH027RER-IH031RER:     Neuroticism Items

    IH034RER-IH039RER:     Openness Items

    IN004RER-IN107RER:     Autonomoy Items

    IN014RER-IN108RER:     Enviornmental Master Items

    IN022RER-IN109RER:     Personal Growth Items

    IN031RER-IN110RER:     Positive Relations with Others Items

    IN041RER-IN111RER:     Purpose In Life Items

    IN049RER-IN112RER:     Self-Acceptance Items

    IN601RER-IN602RER:     Female Role Items

    IN301RER-IN306RER:     Optimism Items

    IN401RER-IN406RER:     Mattering Items

    IN501RER-IN507RER:     Personal Identity Items


NOTE: See Cor813 in Appendix A for variable creation details

ih001rec: Summary score for extraversion.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 54 72 126
2 LOWEST 1 1 2
3 - 35 DEGREE OF EXTRAVERSION 3082 3601 6683
36 HIGHEST 8 26 34
Note: Items q1va_:a,f,v were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IH003RER-IH008RER.

IH001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of extraversion can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 36 (the highest possible). See IH001REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IH002RE for the number of items included in the sum.

ih001rei: Summary score for extraversion, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 63 86 149
6 LOWEST 1 2 3
7 - 35 DEGREE OF EXTRAVERSION 3071 3584 6655
36 HIGHEST 10 28 38
Note: IH001REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IH002RE for the number of valid responses.

ih002re: Number of extraversion items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO EXTRAVERSION ITEM ANSWERED 54 72 126
1 - 6 1-6 EXTRAVERSION ITEMS ANSWERED 3091 3628 6719
Note: Data derived from variables IH003RER-IH008RER.

ih009rec: Summary score for agreeableness.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 57 69 126
1 LOWEST 1 0 1
2 - 35 DEGREE OF AGREEABLENESS 3021 3442 6463
36 HIGHEST 66 189 255
Note: Items q1va_:p,y,bb were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IH011RER-IH016RER.

IH009REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of agreeableness can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 36 (the highest possible). See IH009REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IH010RE for the number of items included in the sum.

ih009rei: Summary score for agreeableness, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 65 85 150
6 LOWEST 1 0 1
7 - 35 DEGREE OF AGREEABLENESS 3009 3413 6422
36 HIGHEST 70 202 272
Note: IH009REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IH010RE for the number of valid responses.

ih010re: Number of agreeableness items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO AGREEABLENESS ITEM ANSWERED 57 69 126
1 - 6 1-6 AGREEABLENESS ITEMS ANSWERED 3088 3631 6719
Note: Data derived from variables IH011RER-IH016RER.

ih017rec: Summary score for conscientiousness.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 57 71 128
1 LOWEST 0 1 1
2 - 35 DEGREE OF CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 2968 3463 6431
36 HIGHEST 120 165 285
Note: Items q1va_:c,h,u were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IH019RER-IH024RER.

IH017REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of conscientiousness can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 36 (the highest possible). See IH017REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IH018RE for the number of items included in the sum.
ih017rei
Note: IH017REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IH018RE for the number of valid responses.

ih017rei: Summary score for conscientiousness, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 63 82 145
11 LOWEST 0 2 2
12 - 35 DEGREE OF CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 2958 3439 6397
36 HIGHEST 124 177 301

ih018re: Number of conscientiousness items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO CONSCIENTIOUSNESS ITEM ANSWERED 57 71 128
1 - 6 1-6 CONSCIENTIOUSNESS ITEMS ANSWERED 3088 3629 6717
Note: Data derived from variables IH019RER-IH024RER.

ih025rec: Summary score for neuroticism.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:i,m,r,x,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 60 76 136
1 LOWEST 0 1 1
2 - 29 DEGREE OF NEUROTICISM 3080 3619 6699
30 HIGHEST 5 4 9
Note: Items q1va_:i,r,z were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IH027RER-IH031RER.

IH025REI is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The degree of neuroticism can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IH025REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IH026RE for the number of items included in the sum.

ih025rei: Summary score for neuroticism, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:i,m,r,x,z
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 68 86 154
5 LOWEST 44 40 84
6 - 29 DEGREE OF NEUROTICISM 3028 3570 6598
30 HIGHEST 5 4 9
Note: IH025REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IH026RE for the number of valid responses.

ih026re: Number of neuroticism items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:i,m,r,x,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO NEUROTICISM ITEM ANSWERED 60 76 136
1 - 5 1-5 NEUROTICISM ITEMS ANSWERED 3085 3624 6709
Note: Data derived from variables IH027RER-IH031RER.

ih032rec: Summary score for openness.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:e,g,k,n,s,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 59 73 132
1 LOWEST 2 2 4
2 - 35 DEGREE OF OPENNESS 3083 3622 6705
36 HIGHEST 1 3 4
Note: Items q1va_:k,n,aa were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IH034RER-IH039RER.

IH032REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of openness can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 36 (the highest possible). See IH032REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IH033RE for the number of items included in the sum.

ih032rei: Summary score for openness, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:e,g,k,n,s,aa
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 67 92 159
5 - 35 DEGREE OF OPENNESS 3076 3604 6680
6 LOWEST 2 1 3
36 HIGHEST 2 4 6
Note: IH032REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IH033RE for the number of valid responses.

ih033re: Number of openness items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:e,g,k,n,s,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO OPENNESS ITEM ANSWERED 59 73 132
1 - 6 1-6 OPENNESS ITEMS ANSWERED 3086 3627 6713
Note: Data derived from variables IH034RER-IH039RER.

in001rec: Summary score for autonomy.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 46 63 109
1 LOWEST 0 1 1
2 - 29 LEVEL OF AUTONOMY 2999 3512 6511
30 HIGHEST 100 124 224
Note: Items q5va_:g,m,s were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN004RER, IN007RER, IN009RER, IN101RER, IN107RER.

IN001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The level of autonomy can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN001REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN002RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in001rei: Summary score for autonomy, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 65 88 153
7 LOWEST 0 2 2
8 - 29 LEVEL OF AUTONOMY 2980 3480 6460
30 HIGHEST 100 130 230
Note: IN001REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five items (IN004RER, IN007RER, IN009RER, IN101RER, IN107RER) received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN002RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in002re: Number of autonomy items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO AUTONOMY ITEM ANSWERED 46 63 109
1 - 5 1-5 AUTONOMY ITEMS ANSWERED 3099 3637 6736
Note: Data derived from variables IN004RER, IN007RER, IN009RER, IN101RER, IN107RER.

in010rec: Summary score for environmental mastery.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 46 61 107
1 LOWEST 0 1 1
2 - 29 DEGREE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY 2834 3292 6126
30 HIGHEST 265 346 611
Note: Items q5va_:b,n,z were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN014RER, IN016RER, IN017RER, IN102RER, IN108RER.

IN010REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The degree of environmental mastery can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN010REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN011RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in010rei: Summary score for environmental mastery, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 valid components 64 87 151
5 LOWEST 0 2 2
6 - 29 DEGREE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY 2812 3256 6068
30 HIGHEST 269 355 624
Note: IN010REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN011RE for the number of valid responses.

in011re: Number of environmental mastery items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY ITEM ANSWERED 46 61 107
1 - 5 1-5 ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY ITEMS ANSWERED 3099 3639 6738
Note: Data derived from variables IN014RER, IN016RER, IN017RER, IN102RER, IN108RER.

in019rec: Summary score for personal growth.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5v_:c,i,o,u,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 45 63 108
3 LOWEST 0 1 1
4 - 29 DEGRESS of PERSONAL GROWTH 2863 3168 6031
30 HIGHEST 237 468 705
Note: Items q5va_:c,o,u were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN022RER-IN024RER, IN103RER, IN109RER.

IN019REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The level of personal growth can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN019REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN020RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in019rei: Summary score for personal growth, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:c,i,o,u,aa
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 65 91 156
5 LOWEST 0 1 1
6 - 29 DEGREE OF PERSONAL GROWTH 2842 3133 5975
30 HIGHEST 238 475 713
Note: IN019REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN020RE for the number of valid responses.

in020re: Number of personal growth items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:c,i,o,u,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO PERSONAL GROWTH ITEM ANSWERED 45 63 108
1 - 5 1-5 PERSONAL GROWTH ITEMS ANSWERED 3100 3637 6737
Note: Data derived from variables IN022RER-IN024RER, IN103RER, IN109RER.

in028rec: Summary score for positive relation to others.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 46 61 107
2 LOWEST 2 0 2
3 - 29 DEGREE OF POSITIVE RELATION 2892 3087 5979
30 HIGHEST 205 552 757
Note: Item q5va_p were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN032RER-IN034RER, IN104RER, IN110RER.

IN028REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The degree of positive relation to others can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN028REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN029RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in028rei: Summary score for positive relation to others, imputed mean for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 64 90 154
5 LOWEST 1 0 1
6 - 29 DEGREE OF POSITIVE RELATION 2869 3046 5915
30 HIGHEST 211 564 775
Note: IN028REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN029RE for the number of valid responses.

in029re: Number of positive relation to others items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO POSITIVE RELATION ITEM ANSWERED 46 61 107
1 - 5 1-5 POSITIVE RELATION ITEMS ANSWERED 3099 3639 6738
Note: Data derived from variables IN032RER-IN034RER, IN104RER, IN110RER.

in037rec: Summary score for purpose in life.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 46 63 109
3 LOWEST 0 3 3
4 - 35 DEGREE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE 2980 3460 6440
36 HIGHEST 119 174 293
Note: Items q5va_:k,w were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN041RER, IN043RER-IN045RER, IN105RER, IN111RER.

IN037REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of purpose in life can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 36 (the highest possible). See IN037REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN038RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in037rei: Summary score for purpose in life, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 53 85 138
10 LOWEST 0 1 1
11 - 35 DEGREE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE 2969 3432 6401
36 HIGHEST 123 182 305
Note: IN037REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN038RE for the number of valid responses.

in038re: Number of purpose in life items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO PURPOSE IN LIFE ITEM ANSWERED 46 63 109
1 - 6 1-6 PURPOSE IN LIFE ITEMS ANSWERED 3099 3637 6736
Note: Data derived from variables IN041RER, IN043RER-IN045RER, IN105RER, IN111RER.

in046rec: Summary score for self-acceptance.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 47 65 112
5 LOWEST 1 2 3
6 - 29 DEGREE OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE 2880 3326 6206
30 HIGHEST 217 307 524
Note: Items q5va_:f,l,x,dd were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN049RER, IN050RER, IN054RER, IN106RER, IN112RER.

IN046REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items received a valid response. The degree of self-acceptance can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN046REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See IN047RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in046rei: Summary score for self-acceptance, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd
Revisions: Added Jan 2008     

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS FOR SUM 53 85 138
5 LOWEST 1 0 1
6 - 29 DEGREE OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE 2867 3304 6171
30 HIGHEST 224 311 535
Note: IN046REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See IN0247RE for the number of valid responses.

in047re: Number of self-acceptance items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO SELF-ACCEPTANCE ITEMS ANSWERED 47 65 112
1 - 5 1-5 SELF-ACCEPTANCE ITEMS ANSWERED 3098 3635 6733
Note: Data derived from variables IN049RER, IN050RER, IN054RER, IN106RER, IN112RER.

in070rec: Summary score for Optimism Index.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 56 81 137
2 LOWEST 1 1 2
3 - 23 DEGREE OF OPTIMISM 3017 3500 6517
24 HIGHEST 71 118 189
Note: Items q2va_:a,c,f were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN301RER-IN306RER.

IN070REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid reponse. The degree of optimism can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 24 (the highest possible). See IN071RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in071re: Number of Optimism items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO OPTIMISM ITEM ANSWERED 56 81 137
1 - 6 1-6 OPTIMISM ITEMS ANSWERED 3089 3619 6708
Note: Data derived from variables IN301RER-IN306RER.

in072rec: Summary score for Mattering Index.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-2 83 133 216
8 LOWEST 1 0 1
9 - 29 DEGREE OF MATTERING 2997 3491 6488
30 HIGHEST 64 76 140
Note: Items q3va_:a,c,d,e,f were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN401RER-IN406RER.

IN072REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items received a valid response. The degree of mattering can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 30 (the highest possible). See IN073RE for the number of items included in the sum.

in073re: Number of Mattering items answered.

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
0 NO MATTERING ITEM ANSWERED 57 82 139
1 - 6 1-6 MATTERING ITEMS ANSWERED 3088 3618 6706
Note: Data derived from variables IN401RER-IN406RER.

ih003rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is talkative?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 59 90 149
1 Agree Strongly 488 775 1263
2 Agree Moderately 960 1307 2267
3 Agree Slightly 722 695 1417
4 Disagree Slightly 486 414 900
5 Disagree Moderately 326 315 641
6 Disagree Strongly 104 104 208

ih004rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is reserved?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 119 140 259
1 Agree Strongly 405 502 907
2 Agree Moderately 1160 1182 2342
3 Agree Slightly 825 1020 1845
4 Disagree Slightly 301 373 674
5 Disagree Moderately 237 334 571
6 Disagree Strongly 98 149 247

ih005rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is full of energy?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 81 114 195
1 Agree Strongly 475 717 1192
2 Agree Moderately 1277 1375 2652
3 Agree Slightly 822 835 1657
4 Disagree Slightly 321 380 701
5 Disagree Moderately 124 198 322
6 Disagree Strongly 45 81 126

ih006rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to be quiet?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 82 122 204
1 Agree Strongly 326 351 677
2 Agree Moderately 859 875 1734
3 Agree Slightly 828 997 1825
4 Disagree Slightly 457 603 1060
5 Disagree Moderately 420 514 934
6 Disagree Strongly 173 238 411

ih007rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sometimes shy or inhibited?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_t

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 86 112 198
1 Agree Strongly 172 269 441
2 Agree Moderately 590 728 1318
3 Agree Slightly 924 1138 2062
4 Disagree Slightly 469 513 982
5 Disagree Moderately 557 522 1079
6 Disagree Strongly 347 418 765

ih008rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who generates a lot of enthusiasm?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 86 126 212
1 Agree Strongly 462 744 1206
2 Agree Moderately 1120 1261 2381
3 Agree Slightly 1007 1076 2083
4 Disagree Slightly 355 344 699
5 Disagree Moderately 100 129 229
6 Disagree Strongly 15 20 35

ih011rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to find fault with others?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 83 120 203
1 Agree Strongly 60 33 93
2 Agree Moderately 364 271 635
3 Agree Slightly 833 875 1708
4 Disagree Slightly 586 637 1223
5 Disagree Moderately 844 1090 1934
6 Disagree Strongly 375 674 1049

ih012rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sometimes rude to others?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_o

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 81 111 192
1 Agree Strongly 76 48 124
2 Agree Moderately 278 161 439
3 Agree Slightly 674 482 1156
4 Disagree Slightly 493 436 929
5 Disagree Moderately 860 932 1792
6 Disagree Strongly 683 1530 2213

ih013rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is generally trusting?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_p

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 71 98 169
1 Agree Strongly 1428 1818 3246
2 Agree Moderately 1204 1248 2452
3 Agree Slightly 275 332 607
4 Disagree Slightly 75 98 173
5 Disagree Moderately 59 63 122
6 Disagree Strongly 33 43 76

ih014rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who can be cold and aloof?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_w

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 96 126 222
1 Agree Strongly 104 48 152
2 Agree Moderately 306 229 535
3 Agree Slightly 643 579 1222
4 Disagree Slightly 571 536 1107
5 Disagree Moderately 839 913 1752
6 Disagree Strongly 586 1269 1855

ih015rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is considerate to almost everyone?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 72 88 160
1 Agree Strongly 1056 1794 2850
2 Agree Moderately 1394 1422 2816
3 Agree Slightly 435 267 702
4 Disagree Slightly 120 48 168
5 Disagree Moderately 47 35 82
6 Disagree Strongly 21 46 67

ih016rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who likes to cooperate with others?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 69 87 156
1 Agree Strongly 839 1693 2532
2 Agree Moderately 1624 1517 3141
3 Agree Slightly 485 310 795
4 Disagree Slightly 88 61 149
5 Disagree Moderately 33 20 53
6 Disagree Strongly 7 12 19

ih019rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who does a thorough job?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 75 98 173
1 Agree Strongly 1425 1989 3414
2 Agree Moderately 1289 1298 2587
3 Agree Slightly 260 223 483
4 Disagree Slightly 57 57 114
5 Disagree Moderately 28 27 55
6 Disagree Strongly 11 8 19

ih020rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is a reliable worker?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_h

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 67 93 160
1 Agree Strongly 2359 2919 5278
2 Agree Moderately 629 593 1222
3 Agree Slightly 61 68 129
4 Disagree Slightly 10 9 19
5 Disagree Moderately 8 5 13
6 Disagree Strongly 11 13 24

ih021rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to be disorganized?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_l

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 91 114 205
1 Agree Strongly 82 125 207
2 Agree Moderately 272 339 611
3 Agree Slightly 486 579 1065
4 Disagree Slightly 475 451 926
5 Disagree Moderately 906 932 1838
6 Disagree Strongly 833 1160 1993

ih022rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is lazy at times?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_q

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 75 113 188
1 Agree Strongly 92 144 236
2 Agree Moderately 386 507 893
3 Agree Slightly 871 1016 1887
4 Disagree Slightly 413 426 839
5 Disagree Moderately 727 768 1495
6 Disagree Strongly 581 726 1307

ih023rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who does things efficiently?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_u

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 80 111 191
1 Agree Strongly 980 1448 2428
2 Agree Moderately 1499 1582 3081
3 Agree Slightly 433 433 866
4 Disagree Slightly 102 90 192
5 Disagree Moderately 36 19 55
6 Disagree Strongly 15 17 32

ih024rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is easily distracted?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 73 105 178
1 Agree Strongly 72 103 175
2 Agree Moderately 300 451 751
3 Agree Slightly 625 697 1322
4 Disagree Slightly 645 714 1359
5 Disagree Moderately 999 1083 2082
6 Disagree Strongly 431 547 978

ih027rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who can be tense?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_i

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 79 107 186
1 Agree Strongly 299 384 683
2 Agree Moderately 852 1012 1864
3 Agree Slightly 1031 1240 2271
4 Disagree Slightly 375 411 786
5 Disagree Moderately 381 413 794
6 Disagree Strongly 128 133 261

ih028rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is emotionally stable and not easily upset?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_m

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 78 105 183
1 Agree Strongly 798 975 1773
2 Agree Moderately 1369 1486 2855
3 Agree Slightly 507 651 1158
4 Disagree Slightly 236 306 542
5 Disagree Moderately 121 126 247
6 Disagree Strongly 36 51 87

ih029rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who worries a lot?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_r

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 86 108 194
1 Agree Strongly 121 314 435
2 Agree Moderately 442 669 1111
3 Agree Slightly 650 910 1560
4 Disagree Slightly 502 526 1028
5 Disagree Moderately 833 729 1562
6 Disagree Strongly 511 444 955

ih030rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who remains calm in tense situations?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_x

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 91 122 213
1 Agree Strongly 569 619 1188
2 Agree Moderately 1300 1313 2613
3 Agree Slightly 717 924 1641
4 Disagree Slightly 303 431 734
5 Disagree Moderately 133 226 359
6 Disagree Strongly 32 65 97

ih031rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who gets nervous easily?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 81 115 196
1 Agree Strongly 112 238 350
2 Agree Moderately 319 595 914
3 Agree Slightly 646 871 1517
4 Disagree Slightly 620 619 1239
5 Disagree Moderately 919 830 1749
6 Disagree Strongly 448 432 880

ih034rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who prefers the conventional and traditional?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 97 127 224
1 Agree Strongly 713 950 1663
2 Agree Moderately 1362 1429 2791
3 Agree Slightly 613 748 1361
4 Disagree Slightly 195 256 451
5 Disagree Moderately 132 136 268
6 Disagree Strongly 33 54 87

ih035rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who prefers work that is routine and simple?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 77 121 198
1 Agree Strongly 139 262 401
2 Agree Moderately 402 709 1111
3 Agree Slightly 547 814 1361
4 Disagree Slightly 688 686 1374
5 Disagree Moderately 825 736 1561
6 Disagree Strongly 467 372 839

ih036rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who values artistic, aesthetic experiences?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_k

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 130 185 315
1 Agree Strongly 487 1061 1548
2 Agree Moderately 947 1184 2131
3 Agree Slightly 903 807 1710
4 Disagree Slightly 383 279 662
5 Disagree Moderately 247 128 375
6 Disagree Strongly 48 56 104

ih037rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who has an active imagination?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_n

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 85 114 199
1 Agree Strongly 871 913 1784
2 Agree Moderately 1259 1228 2487
3 Agree Slightly 674 887 1561
4 Disagree Slightly 160 341 501
5 Disagree Moderately 80 170 250
6 Disagree Strongly 16 47 63

ih038rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who wants things to be simple and clear-cut?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_s

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 78 117 195
1 Agree Strongly 494 714 1208
2 Agree Moderately 909 1159 2068
3 Agree Slightly 865 992 1857
4 Disagree Slightly 359 364 723
5 Disagree Moderately 335 269 604
6 Disagree Strongly 105 85 190

ih039rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sophisticated in art, music or literature?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 90 129 219
-1 Don't Know 0 1 1
1 Agree Strongly 185 384 569
2 Agree Moderately 414 733 1147
3 Agree Slightly 605 906 1511
4 Disagree Slightly 557 564 1121
5 Disagree Moderately 755 611 1366
6 Disagree Strongly 539 372 911

in004rer: To what extent do you agree that you have confidence in your opinions even if they are contrary to the general consensus?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_m

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 74 98 172
1 Agree Strongly 907 1097 2004
2 Agree Moderately 1642 1782 3424
3 Agree Slightly 424 563 987
4 Disagree Slightly 66 106 172
5 Disagree Moderately 24 42 66
6 Disagree Strongly 8 12 20

in007rer: To what extent do you agree that you are not afraid to voice your opinions, even when they are in opposition to the opinions of most people?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_s

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 59 89 148
1 Agree Strongly 734 724 1458
2 Agree Moderately 1204 1211 2415
3 Agree Slightly 715 919 1634
4 Disagree Slightly 243 441 684
5 Disagree Moderately 148 227 375
6 Disagree Strongly 42 89 131

in009rer: To what extent do you agree that it's difficult for you to voice your opinions on controversial matters?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 60 96 156
1 Agree Strongly 65 148 213
2 Agree Moderately 269 548 817
3 Agree Slightly 479 836 1315
4 Disagree Slightly 426 481 907
5 Disagree Moderately 1081 899 1980
6 Disagree Strongly 765 692 1457

in101rer: To what extent do you agree that you tend to be influenced by people with strong opinions?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 65 110 175
1 Agree Strongly 44 73 117
2 Agree Moderately 378 530 908
3 Agree Slightly 987 1221 2208
4 Disagree Slightly 615 714 1329
5 Disagree Moderately 695 646 1341
6 Disagree Strongly 361 406 767

in107rer: To what extent do you agree that you judge yourself by what you think is important, not by what others think is important?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 66 93 159
1 Agree Strongly 1086 1603 2689
2 Agree Moderately 1412 1392 2804
3 Agree Slightly 412 431 843
4 Disagree Slightly 105 112 217
5 Disagree Moderately 49 48 97
6 Disagree Strongly 15 21 36

in014rer: To what extent do you agree that you are quite good at managing the many responsibilities of your daily life?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_n

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 67 91 158
1 Agree Strongly 1213 1847 3060
2 Agree Moderately 1518 1468 2986
3 Agree Slightly 283 228 511
4 Disagree Slightly 37 45 82
5 Disagree Moderately 21 6 27
6 Disagree Strongly 6 15 21

in016rer: To what extent do you agree that you have difficulty arranging your life in a way that is satisfying to you?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_t

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 66 99 165
1 Agree Strongly 37 57 94
2 Agree Moderately 171 245 416
3 Agree Slightly 383 509 892
4 Disagree Slightly 521 587 1108
5 Disagree Moderately 1147 1107 2254
6 Disagree Strongly 820 1096 1916

in017rer: To what extent do you agree that you have been able to create a lifestyle for yourself that is much to your liking?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 57 91 148
1 Agree Strongly 943 1332 2275
2 Agree Moderately 1486 1525 3011
3 Agree Slightly 461 507 968
4 Disagree Slightly 115 144 259
5 Disagree Moderately 58 68 126
6 Disagree Strongly 25 33 58

in102rer: To what extent do you agree that you are in charge of the situation in which you live?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 66 101 167
1 Agree Strongly 1038 1263 2301
2 Agree Moderately 1506 1679 3185
3 Agree Slightly 405 470 875
4 Disagree Slightly 77 115 192
5 Disagree Moderately 41 44 85
6 Disagree Strongly 12 28 40

in108rer: To what extent do you agree that the demands of everyday life often get you down?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_h

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 70 95 165
1 Agree Strongly 22 58 80
2 Agree Moderately 146 269 415
3 Agree Slightly 390 630 1020
4 Disagree Slightly 525 589 1114
5 Disagree Moderately 1135 1083 2218
6 Disagree Strongly 857 976 1833

in022rer: To what extent do you agree that you have the sense that you have developed a lot as a person over time?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_u

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 57 97 154
1 Agree Strongly 783 1327 2110
2 Agree Moderately 1521 1572 3093
3 Agree Slightly 612 517 1129
4 Disagree Slightly 102 106 208
5 Disagree Moderately 50 45 95
6 Disagree Strongly 20 36 56

in023rer: To what extent do you agree that when you think about it, you haven't really improved much as a person over the years?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 58 90 148
1 Agree Strongly 32 31 63
2 Agree Moderately 102 94 196
3 Agree Slightly 237 256 493
4 Disagree Slightly 406 411 817
5 Disagree Moderately 1114 1039 2153
6 Disagree Strongly 1196 1779 2975

in024rer: To what extent do you agree that you think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how you think about yourself and the world?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_o

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 70 99 169
1 Agree Strongly 862 1418 2280
2 Agree Moderately 1327 1435 2762
3 Agree Slightly 690 595 1285
4 Disagree Slightly 126 109 235
5 Disagree Moderately 55 28 83
6 Disagree Strongly 15 16 31

in103rer: To what extent do you agree that life has been a continuous process of learning, changing and growing?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 65 87 152
1 Agree Strongly 1309 1923 3232
2 Agree Moderately 1251 1207 2458
3 Agree Slightly 434 385 819
4 Disagree Slightly 61 64 125
5 Disagree Moderately 16 22 38
6 Disagree Strongly 9 12 21

in109rer: To what extent do you agree that you gave up trying to make big improvements or changes in your life a long time ago?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_i

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 69 106 175
1 Agree Strongly 69 101 170
2 Agree Moderately 240 257 497
3 Agree Slightly 473 518 991
4 Disagree Slightly 542 596 1138
5 Disagree Moderately 881 930 1811
6 Disagree Strongly 871 1192 2063

in031rer: To what extent do you agree that you enjoy personal and mutual conversations with family members and friends?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_ff

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 26 38 64
-2 1584 1849 3433
1 Agree Strongly 672 1318 1990
2 Agree Moderately 638 398 1036
3 Agree Slightly 164 73 237
4 Disagree Slightly 35 6 41
5 Disagree Moderately 19 6 25
6 Disagree Strongly 7 12 19

in032rer: To what extent do you agree that you often feel lonely because you have few close friends with whom to share your concerns?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 56 92 148
1 Agree Strongly 60 103 163
2 Agree Moderately 188 206 394
3 Agree Slightly 364 420 784
4 Disagree Slightly 419 381 800
5 Disagree Moderately 988 912 1900
6 Disagree Strongly 1070 1586 2656

in033rer: To what extent do you agree that it seems that most other people have more friends than you do?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 59 99 158
1 Agree Strongly 126 127 253
2 Agree Moderately 342 291 633
3 Agree Slightly 608 638 1246
4 Disagree Slightly 464 460 924
5 Disagree Moderately 846 845 1691
6 Disagree Strongly 700 1240 1940

in034rer: To what extent do you agree that people would describe you as a giving person, willing to share your time with others?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_p

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 66 88 154
1 Agree Strongly 862 1845 2707
2 Agree Moderately 1412 1393 2805
3 Agree Slightly 621 322 943
4 Disagree Slightly 127 39 166
5 Disagree Moderately 48 8 56
6 Disagree Strongly 9 5 14

in104rer: To what extent do you agree that maintaining close relationships has been difficult and frustrating for you?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 68 94 162
1 Agree Strongly 74 70 144
2 Agree Moderately 250 247 497
3 Agree Slightly 459 414 873
4 Disagree Slightly 548 527 1075
5 Disagree Moderately 1000 946 1946
6 Disagree Strongly 746 1402 2148

in110rer: To what extent do you agree that you have not experienced many warm and trusting relationships with others?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 73 97 170
1 Agree Strongly 109 113 222
2 Agree Moderately 248 187 435
3 Agree Slightly 382 266 648
4 Disagree Slightly 390 385 775
5 Disagree Moderately 933 823 1756
6 Disagree Strongly 1010 1829 2839

in041rer: To what extent do you agree that you are an active person carrying out the plans you set for yourself?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_w

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 58 110 168
1 Agree Strongly 805 1140 1945
2 Agree Moderately 1463 1513 2976
3 Agree Slightly 605 620 1225
4 Disagree Slightly 157 215 372
5 Disagree Moderately 46 76 122
6 Disagree Strongly 11 26 37

in043rer: To what extent do you agree that you don't have a good sense of what it is you're trying to accomplish in life?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 65 103 168
-1 Don't Know 0 1 1
1 Agree Strongly 54 67 121
2 Agree Moderately 151 218 369
3 Agree Slightly 306 397 703
4 Disagree Slightly 450 442 892
5 Disagree Moderately 1098 1031 2129
6 Disagree Strongly 1021 1441 2462

in044rer: To what extent do you agree that you sometimes feel as if you've done all there is to do in life?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_q

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 54 84 138
1 Agree Strongly 29 46 75
2 Agree Moderately 188 188 376
3 Agree Slightly 363 385 748
4 Disagree Slightly 586 596 1182
5 Disagree Moderately 964 963 1927
6 Disagree Strongly 961 1438 2399

in045rer: To what extent do you agree that you used to set goals for yourself, but now that seems like a waste of time?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 70 103 173
1 Agree Strongly 51 64 115
2 Agree Moderately 189 168 357
3 Agree Slightly 356 389 745
4 Disagree Slightly 616 613 1229
5 Disagree Moderately 999 977 1976
6 Disagree Strongly 864 1386 2250

in105rer: To what extent do you agree that you live life one day at a time and don't really think about the future?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 69 93 162
1 Agree Strongly 90 157 247
2 Agree Moderately 287 493 780
3 Agree Slightly 419 637 1056
4 Disagree Slightly 577 713 1290
5 Disagree Moderately 1003 870 1873
6 Disagree Strongly 700 737 1437

in111rer: To what extent do you agree that some people wander aimlessly through life, but you are not one of them?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_k

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 68 106 174
-1 Don't Know 1 0 1
1 Agree Strongly 1289 1538 2827
2 Agree Moderately 1123 1221 2344
3 Agree Slightly 351 369 720
4 Disagree Slightly 139 205 344
5 Disagree Moderately 119 157 276
6 Disagree Strongly 55 104 159

in049rer: To what extent do you agree that in general, you feel confident and positive about yourself?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_x

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 58 105 163
1 Agree Strongly 1200 1419 2619
2 Agree Moderately 1457 1562 3019
3 Agree Slightly 324 423 747
4 Disagree Slightly 65 117 182
5 Disagree Moderately 27 53 80
6 Disagree Strongly 14 21 35

in050rer: To what extent do you agree that when you compare yourself to friends and acquaintances, it makes you feel good about who you are?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 66 115 181
-1 Don't Know 2 0 2
1 Agree Strongly 781 1206 1987
2 Agree Moderately 1415 1460 2875
3 Agree Slightly 697 644 1341
4 Disagree Slightly 114 160 274
5 Disagree Moderately 45 66 111
6 Disagree Strongly 25 49 74

in054rer: To what extent do you agree that in many ways, you feel disappointed about your achievements in life?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_r

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 55 87 142
1 Agree Strongly 56 68 124
2 Agree Moderately 199 251 450
3 Agree Slightly 474 648 1122
4 Disagree Slightly 451 499 950
5 Disagree Moderately 989 1001 1990
6 Disagree Strongly 921 1146 2067

in106rer: To what extent do you agree that when you look at the story of your life, you are pleased with how things have turned out?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 67 93 160
1 Agree Strongly 798 1049 1847
2 Agree Moderately 1464 1580 3044
3 Agree Slightly 456 502 958
4 Disagree Slightly 199 272 471
5 Disagree Moderately 124 147 271
6 Disagree Strongly 37 57 94

in112rer: To what extent do you agree that you like most aspects of your personality?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_l

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 73 101 174
1 Agree Strongly 774 1149 1923
2 Agree Moderately 1731 1876 3607
3 Agree Slightly 450 459 909
4 Disagree Slightly 78 78 156
5 Disagree Moderately 28 26 54
6 Disagree Strongly 11 11 22

in601rer: To what extent do you agree that a working mother can establish just as warm and secure of a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1a_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 22 48 70
-2 1584 1849 3433
1 Strongly Agree 118 393 511
2 Agree 685 975 1660
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 239 211 450
4 Disagree 438 183 621
5 Strongly Disagree 59 41 100

in602rer: To what extent do you agree that it is important for a woman to have a female friend she can confide in?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1a_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 23 53 76
-2 1584 1849 3433
1 Strongly Agree 249 634 883
2 Agree 903 872 1775
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 333 250 583
4 Disagree 43 30 73
5 Strongly Disagree 10 12 22

in301rer: To what extent do you agree that in uncertain times, you usually expect the best?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 71 110 181
1 Strongly Agree 333 466 799
2 Agree 2050 2343 4393
3 Disagree 665 744 1409
4 Strongly Disagree 26 37 63

in302rer: To what extent do you agree that if something can go wrong for you, it will?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 65 115 180
1 Strongly Agree 75 73 148
2 Agree 538 598 1136
3 Disagree 1853 2093 3946
4 Strongly Disagree 614 821 1435

in303rer: To what extent do you agree that you're always optimistic about your future?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 79 120 199
1 Strongly Agree 545 601 1146
2 Agree 1969 2209 4178
3 Disagree 519 712 1231
4 Strongly Disagree 33 58 91

in304rer: To what extent do you agree that you hardly ever expect things to go your way?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 63 106 169
1 Strongly Agree 28 53 81
2 Agree 291 361 652
3 Disagree 1862 2014 3876
4 Strongly Disagree 901 1166 2067

in305rer: To what extent do you agree that you rarely count on good things happening to you?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 63 103 166
1 Strongly Agree 60 77 137
2 Agree 498 455 953
3 Disagree 1679 1776 3455
4 Strongly Disagree 845 1289 2134

in306rer: To what extent do you agree that overall, you expect more good things to happen to you than bad?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 61 94 155
1 Strongly Agree 884 1271 2155
2 Agree 1945 2044 3989
3 Disagree 213 217 430
4 Strongly Disagree 42 74 116

in401rer: To what extent do you agree that people tend to rely on you for support?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 59 94 153
1 Strongly Agree 677 1041 1718
2 Agree 1841 1991 3832
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 524 519 1043
4 Disagree 40 49 89
5 Strongly Disagree 4 6 10

in402rer: To what extent do you agree that for whatever reason, it is hard for you to get people's attention?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 61 95 156
1 Strongly Agree 25 47 72
2 Agree 232 315 547
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 935 1227 2162
4 Disagree 1550 1586 3136
5 Strongly Disagree 342 430 772

in403rer: To what extent do you agree that whatever else may happen, people do not ignore you?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 71 105 176
-1 Don't Know 1 0 1
1 Strongly Agree 209 245 454
2 Agree 1686 1776 3462
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 1012 1339 2351
4 Disagree 153 207 360
5 Strongly Disagree 13 28 41

in404rer: To what extent do you agree that for better or worse, people generally know when you are around?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 60 100 160
1 Strongly Agree 297 285 582
2 Agree 1896 2009 3905
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 768 1105 1873
4 Disagree 113 175 288
5 Strongly Disagree 11 26 37

in405rer: To what extent do you agree that people are usually aware of your presence?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 63 106 169
-1 Don't Know 1 0 1
1 Strongly Agree 289 306 595
2 Agree 2057 2238 4295
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 619 890 1509
4 Disagree 105 145 250
5 Strongly Disagree 11 15 26

in406rer: To what extent do you agree that people count on you to be there in times of need?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 60 92 152
1 Strongly Agree 802 1253 2055
2 Agree 1777 1937 3714
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 465 390 855
4 Disagree 35 23 58
5 Strongly Disagree 6 5 11

in501rer: How important is your work identity?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 97 213 310
1 Not Important (1) 225 419 644
2 134 154 288
3 161 230 391
4 400 480 880
5 563 563 1126
6 946 885 1831
7 Very Important (7) 619 756 1375

in502rer: How important is your religious identity?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 74 114 188
1 Not Important (1) 462 357 819
2 361 207 568
3 316 200 516
4 431 452 883
5 397 423 820
6 528 736 1264
7 Very Important (7) 576 1211 1787

in503rer: How important is your most important family identity, for example father or wife?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 93 144 237
1 Not Important (1) 79 101 180
2 67 67 134
3 111 117 228
4 268 247 515
5 415 369 784
6 1000 925 1925
7 Very Important (7) 1112 1730 2842

in504rer: How important is your volunteering identity?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 85 158 243
1 Not Important (1) 352 472 824
2 467 363 830
3 506 525 1031
4 732 824 1556
5 536 600 1136
6 327 471 798
7 Very Important (7) 140 287 427

in505rer: How important is your organization/group identity, for example union member or Rotary?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 103 226 329
1 Not Important (1) 619 919 1538
2 565 491 1056
3 504 473 977
4 533 672 1205
5 407 422 829
6 284 312 596
7 Very Important (7) 130 185 315

in506rer: How important is your political identity, for example Independent?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 83 165 248
1 Not Important (1) 667 1026 1693
2 560 518 1078
3 451 511 962
4 605 656 1261
5 379 366 745
6 282 288 570
7 Very Important (7) 118 170 288

in507rer: How important is your ethnic group/nationality identity?

Data source: Graduate Respondent      Collected in: 2004      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 1846 1626 3472
-3 Refused 84 160 244
1 Not Important (1) 751 1071 1822
2 549 514 1063
3 422 424 846
4 581 624 1205
5 359 344 703
6 248 300 548
7 Very Important (7) 151 263 414

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