GSS 1972-2022 Cumulative Datafile - Release 2

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) b. Where would you place what the federal government is 
doing at the present time?

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. a. One's own family and children.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. b. Career and work.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. c. Free time and relaxation.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. d. Friends and acquaintances.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. e. Relatives.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. f. Religion and church.

282. On these cards are various aspects of life. We would like 
to know how important each of these aspects of life is for you. 
On each of these cards you see on teh right hand side a scale 
with seven points. The lowest point with number 1 indicates that 
this aspect of life is unimportant to you. POint 7 at the top 
indicates that particular aspect of life is very important to 
you. The numbers in between indicate varying degrees of 
importance. Please take a look at all the cards first. Then, 
tell me for each card its letter and the number you've decided 
on. g. Politics and public life.