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Note: Codebooks contain frequency data from the private data release. For some variables, these differ from the frequencies in the public release. Variables that differ between the public and private versions include "(not available on public release)" as part of the variable description, or a note indicating the difference between the public and private versions.
Mail: Family/Work
my001rec Family stress spills over into work index (sum).
my002re Number of family stress spillover items answered.
my003rer-my006rer Family stress spillover items.
my007rec Work stress spills over into family life index (sum).
my008re Number of work stress spillover items answered.
my009rer-my012rer Work stress spillover items.
my013rec Family enhancement spills over into work life index (sum).
my014re Number of family enhancement spillover items answered.
my015rer-my017rer Family enhancement spillover items.
my018rer Enthusiasm for job.
NOTE: See Appendix G - COR571A for references on Family Stress
items my003rer-my018rer.
Frequencies
my001rec: Summary score for family stress spilling over to work.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22a, 22c, 22d, 22e
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 273 | 830 | 1103 |
| 1 | LOWEST | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 - 19 | DEGREE OF FAMILY STRESS SPILLOVER | 2917 | 2847 | 5764 |
| 20 | HIGHEST | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Note: See my003rer, my004rer, my005rer, my006rer.
MY001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the four items (22a,
22c,22d,22e) recieved a valid response. The degree of family stress
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 20 (the highest
possible). See MY001REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY002RE for the number of items included in the sum.
MY001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the four items (22a,
22c,22d,22e) recieved a valid response. The degree of family stress
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 20 (the highest
possible). See MY001REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY002RE for the number of items included in the sum.
my001rei: Summary score for family stress spilling over to work, mean of valid items substituted for missing components.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22a, 22c, 22d, 22e
Revisions: Added Jan 2008
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED, < 2 valid responses | 275 | 837 | 1112 |
| 4 | LOWEST | 195 | 214 | 409 |
| 5 - 19 | DEGREE OF FAMILY STRESS SPILLOVER | 2721 | 2629 | 5350 |
| 20 | HIGHEST | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Note: my001rei is the sum of 4 items. If at least 2 but less than 4 of these items have
valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my001rei is coded -3. my002re
indicates the number of valid responses.
valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my001rei is coded -3. my002re
indicates the number of valid responses.
my002re: Number of family stress spilling over to work items answered by the respondent.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22a, 22c, 22d, 22e
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| 0 | NO FAMILY STRESS SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 273 | 830 | 1103 |
| 1 - 4 | 1-4 FAMILY STRESS SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 2919 | 2853 | 5772 |
Note: See my003rer, my004rer, my005rer, my006rer.
The following text applies to MY003RER-MY018RER:
The following statements have to
do with the way family life and
work life can influence each
other. Please circle the
response that best describes your
situation.
The following text applies to MY003RER-MY018RER:
The following statements have to
do with the way family life and
work life can influence each
other. Please circle the
response that best describes your
situation.
my003rer: To what extent do you agree that family matters reduce the time devoted to your job?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: scn4, 21, 22a
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 79 | 172 | 251 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 43 | 88 | 131 |
| 2 | AGREE | 347 | 318 | 665 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 553 | 476 | 1029 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1504 | 1378 | 2882 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 469 | 583 | 1052 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
my004rer: To what extent do you agree that family worries or problems distract you from your work?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22c
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 78 | 176 | 254 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 29 | 34 | 63 |
| 2 | AGREE | 435 | 367 | 802 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 586 | 494 | 1080 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1357 | 1370 | 2727 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 510 | 574 | 1084 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
my005rer: To what extent do you agree that family activities stop you from getting the amount of sleep you need to do your job well?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22d
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 81 | 174 | 255 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| 2 | AGREE | 106 | 119 | 225 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 322 | 341 | 663 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1663 | 1543 | 3206 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 802 | 806 | 1608 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
my006rer: To what extent do you agree that family obligations reduce the time you need to relax or be by yourself.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22e
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 81 | 175 | 256 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 34 | 125 | 159 |
| 2 | AGREE | 320 | 645 | 965 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 427 | 391 | 818 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1535 | 1148 | 2683 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 598 | 531 | 1129 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY001REC.
my007rec: Summary score for work spills over into family life.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22g, 22h, 22k, 22i
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 272 | 832 | 1104 |
| 1 | LOWEST | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 - 19 | DEGREE OF WORK STRESS SPILLOVER | 2916 | 2848 | 5764 |
| 20 | HIGHEST | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Note: See my009rer, my010rer, my011rer, my012rer.
MY007REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the four items (22g,
22h,22k,22i) recieved a valid response. The degree of work stress
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 20 (the highest
possible). See MY007REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY008RE for the number of items included in the sum.
MY007REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the four items (22g,
22h,22k,22i) recieved a valid response. The degree of work stress
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 20 (the highest
possible). See MY007REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY008RE for the number of items included in the sum.
my007rei: Summary score for work spills over into family life, mean of valid items substituted for missing components.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22g, 22h, 22k, 22i
Revisions: Added Jan 2008
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED, < 2 valid responses | 274 | 834 | 1108 |
| 4 | LOWEST | 90 | 164 | 254 |
| 5 - 19 | DEGREE OF WORK STRESS SPILLOVER | 2825 | 2683 | 5508 |
| 20 | HIGHEST | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Note: my007rei is the sum of 4 items. If at least 2 but less than 4 of these items have
valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my007rei is coded -3. my008re
indicates the number of valid responses.
valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my007rei is coded -3. my008re
indicates the number of valid responses.
my008re: Number of work stress spilling over into family life items answered by the respondent.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22g, 22h, 22k, 22i
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| 0 | NO WORK STRESS SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 272 | 832 | 1104 |
| 1 - 4 | 1-4 WORK STRESS SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 2920 | 2851 | 5771 |
Note: See my009rer, my010rer, my011rer, my012rer.
my009rer: To what extent do you agree that your job reduces the amount of time you can spend with the family?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22g
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 81 | 174 | 255 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 255 | 166 | 421 |
| 2 | AGREE | 1031 | 742 | 1773 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 476 | 430 | 906 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 877 | 1095 | 1972 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 275 | 408 | 683 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
my010rer: To what extent do you agree that problems at work make you irritable at home?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22h
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 80 | 175 | 255 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 55 | 50 | 105 |
| 2 | AGREE | 654 | 445 | 1099 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 679 | 592 | 1271 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1105 | 1231 | 2336 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 422 | 522 | 944 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
my011rer: To what extent do you agree that your job takes so much energy you don't feel up to doing things that need attention at home?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22k
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 78 | 169 | 247 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 70 | 121 | 191 |
| 2 | AGREE | 492 | 544 | 1036 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 608 | 590 | 1198 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 1290 | 1075 | 2365 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 457 | 516 | 973 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
my012rer: To what extent do you agree that your job involves a lot of travel away from home?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22i
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 80 | 173 | 253 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 176 | 32 | 208 |
| 2 | AGREE | 233 | 80 | 313 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 295 | 203 | 498 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 850 | 692 | 1542 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 1361 | 1835 | 3196 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY007REC.
my013rec: Summary score for family enhancement spilling over into work life.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22b, 22f, 22j
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 271 | 836 | 1107 |
| 1 | LOWEST | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 - 14 | DEGREE OF FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SPILLOVER | 2834 | 2811 | 5645 |
| 15 | HIGHEST | 87 | 35 | 122 |
Note: See my015rer, my016rer, my017rer.
MY013REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the three items (22b,
22f,22j) recieved a valid response. The degree of family enhancement
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 15 (the highest
possible). See MY013REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY014RE for the number of items included in the sum.
MY013REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the three items (22b,
22f,22j) recieved a valid response. The degree of family enhancement
spillover can range from 1 (the lowest possible) to 15 (the highest
possible). See MY013REI for an imputed version of this variable for
which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See
MY014RE for the number of items included in the sum.
my013rei: Summary score for family enhancement spilling over into work life, mean of valid items substituted for missing components.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22b, 22f, 22j
Revisions: Added Jan 2008
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED, < 2 valid responses | 273 | 840 | 1113 |
| 3 | LOWEST | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 - 14 | DEGREE OF FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SPILLOVER | 2823 | 2805 | 5628 |
| 15 | HIGHEST | 90 | 37 | 127 |
Note: my013rei is the sum of 3 items. If at least 2 but less than 3 of these items have
a valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my013rei is coded -3. my014re
indicates the number of valid responses.
a valid response, the mean of valid responses is substituted for missing responses prior
to summing. If fewer than 2 valid responses are given, my013rei is coded -3. my014re
indicates the number of valid responses.
my014re: Number of family enhancing work life items answered.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22b, 22f, 22j
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| 0 | NO FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 271 | 836 | 1107 |
| 1 - 3 | 1-3 FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SPILLOVER ITEMS ANSWERED | 2921 | 2847 | 5768 |
Note: See my015rer, my016rer, my017rer.
my015rer: To what extent do you agree that you can do good work on the job because you are so happy at home?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22b
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 76 | 173 | 249 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 582 | 584 | 1166 |
| 2 | AGREE | 1484 | 1318 | 2802 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 692 | 797 | 1489 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 128 | 121 | 249 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 33 | 22 | 55 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
my016rer: To what extent do you agree that family responsibilities make you work harder on the job?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22f
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 86 | 175 | 261 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 230 | 141 | 371 |
| 2 | AGREE | 1052 | 579 | 1631 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 737 | 877 | 1614 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 660 | 890 | 1550 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 230 | 353 | 583 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
my017rer: To what extent do you agree that you can devote a lot of time to your job because of the support you get on the home front?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22j
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 78 | 181 | 259 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 534 | 482 | 1016 |
| 2 | AGREE | 1273 | 995 | 2268 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 862 | 1049 | 1911 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 171 | 208 | 379 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 77 | 100 | 177 |
Note: This is the raw data from the survey. This variable was reverse
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
coded before the creation of the summary variable - MY013REC.
my018rer: To what extent do you agree that if you didn't have to work to make a living, you would want to work anyway?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 1992-93
Mode: mail
Source variables: 22l
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| . | System missing - NR | 1799 | 1643 | 3442 |
| -3 | NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED | 76 | 167 | 243 |
| -2 | INAPPROPRIATE | 197 | 668 | 865 |
| 1 | STRONGLY AGREE | 571 | 654 | 1225 |
| 2 | AGREE | 1442 | 1321 | 2763 |
| 3 | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | 401 | 398 | 799 |
| 4 | DISAGREE | 338 | 311 | 649 |
| 5 | STRONGLY DISAGREE | 167 | 164 | 331 |