GSS 1972-2022 Cumulative Datafile - Release 2

277a. Number of traumatic events (divorces, unemployment, 
hospitalizations/disabilities) happening to respondent's 
relatives last year.

277b. Number of traumatic events (divorces, unemployment, 
hospitalizations/disabilities) happening to respondent's 
relatives during last five years.

278a. Total number of traumatic events happening to respondent 
and relatives last year.

278b. Total number of traumatic events happening to respondent 
and relatives during last five years.

279. Some people believe that we should spend much less money 
for defense. Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at 
point number 1. Others feel that defense spending should be 
greatly increased. Suppose these poeple are at the other end, at 
point 7. a. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or 
haven't you thought much about this?

279. Some people believe that we should spend much less money 
for defense. Suppose these people are at one end of the scale at 
point number 1. Others feel that defense spending should be 
greatly increased. Suppose these poeple are at the other end, at 
point 7. b. Where would you place what the federal government is 
doing at the present time?

280. Some people feel that the government in Washington should 
make every possible effort to improve the social and economic 
position of blacks and other minority groups, even if it means 
giving them preferential treatment. (Suppose these people are at 
one end of the scale at point number 1.) Others feel that the 
government should not make any special effort to help minorities 
because they should help themselves. (Suppose these people are 
at the other end, at point 7.) a. Where would you place yourself 
on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this?

280. Some people feel that the government in Washington should 
make every possible effort to improve the social and economic 
position of blacks and other minority groups, even if it means 
giving them preferential treatment. (Suppose these people are at 
one end of the scale at point number 1.) Others feel that the 
government should not make any special effort to help minorities 
because they should help themselves. (Suppose these people are 
at the other end, at point 7.) b. Where would you place what the 
federal government is doing at the present time?

281. Some people think the government should provide fewer 
services, even in areas such as health and education, in order 
to reduce spending. (1 on the scale) Other people feel it is 
important for the government to continue the services it now 
provides even if it means no reduction in spending. (7 on the 
scale) a. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or 
havne't you thought much about this?