National Opinion Research Center
General Social Surveys, 1972-2002
(Periodic. Storrs, CT: The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, University of Connecticut, distributors. Contents: See below.)
Presents data for 1972-78, 1980, 1982-91, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.15, 2.23-2.25, 2.38, 2.41-2.43, 2.47, 2.50, 2.61, 2.62, 2.66, 2.68, 2.97.
This cumulative data file merges all 24 General Social Surveys into a single machine-readable data file with each survey year as a subfile. Interviews were conducted by the National Opinion Research Center during February, March, and April of 1972-78, 1980, 1982-91, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. The data are derived from a national probability sample of English-speaking adults, 18 years of age and older, living in non-institutional arrangements in the United States. Survey questions relate to a variety of social issues, including politics, abortion, religion, homosexuality, crime, law enforcement, guns, and capital punishment. A comprehensive codebook entitled General Social Surveys, 1972-2002: Cumulative Codebook is published by The Roper Cen-ter for Public Opinion Research. Survey methodology and the data program are explained in detail in the codebook.
The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
The 2004 Political Landscape: Evenly Divided and Increasingly Polarized
(Special. Washington: The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2003. 152 pages, 14 tables, 9 figures.)
Presents data for 2003. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.30, 2.32, 2.46.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2003. The survey examined issues related to parties and politics, including party affiliation and early voting intentions. Trend data showing party identification dating back to the 1930s and a discussion of key swing voting groups are included. Numerous topics focusing on political values and attitudes are examined. Included are respondents' attitudes on several foreign policy items (e.g., global engagement, military strength), international threats, and patriotism. Attitudes about success and poverty, including personal empowerment and efficacy; government responsibility (e.g., providing a safety net for the needy); and social and political attitudes about race are discussed. Data on cynicism toward politics and government, trust, and participation in the political process are presented. Public attitudes toward business, government regulation, and labor are shown next. The final sections cover respondents' attitudes about religion, civil liberties, immigration, technology, and the environment. A discussion of survey methodology, the questionnaires, and results from the October News Interest Index also are included.
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007
(Special. Washington: The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2007. 108 pages, 42 tables, 39 figures.)
Presents data for 1987-2007. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.31.2007, 2.102.2007, 2.0006.2007-2.0009.2007.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2006 and 2007. The survey examined issues related to parties and politics, including party affiliation, favorability ratings, and an analysis of primary voters. Attitudes about success and poverty, including personal empowerment and efficacy; government responsibility (e.g., providing a safety net for the needy, minimum wage), and size of government, are discussed. Included in the third section are respondents' attitudes on several foreign policy items (e.g., global engagement, international threats, anti-terror efforts, immigration, image of the United Nations), military strength, and patriotism. In the next section religion, civil rights for homosexuals, censorship, and women's roles are discussed. Also included are social and political attitudes about race and discrimination, including affirmative action policies and interracial dating. Data on government responsiveness, regulation, trust, and participation in the political process are presented. Public attitudes toward business, American success, and labor are shown next. The final section covers respondents' attitudes about privacy in business and government, civil liberties and the war on terror, science and technology, and the environment. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires also are included.
PRIDE Surveys
2003-2004 PRIDE Surveys National Summary, Grades 6 through 12
(Annual. Bowling Green, KY: PRIDE Surveys, 2004. 224 pages, 266 tables, 86 figures.)
Presents data for 2003-2004 and trend data for 1994-95 to 2003-2004. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.5.2004, 2.76.2004, 3.54.2004, 3.58.2004, 3.59.2004.
This report presents the results of the 2003-2004 annual survey of students in grades 6 through 12 conducted by PRIDE Surveys. The survey collects data on the prevalence and patterns of drug and alcohol use, violence, and other risk behaviors. The drug and alcohol use data include annual and monthly prevalence, perceived harmfulness of use, availability of drugs or alcohol, age at first use, use by friends, location and time of use, and intensity of effect. The findings for violence and other risk behaviors include gang involvement, possession of weapons, threats to harm others, trouble with the police, and thoughts of suicide. The survey also covers the prevalence of delinquency and other behaviors and experiences at school. These include carrying weapons to school, actual harm or threats to harm a student or teacher, victimization by a fellow student, and perceptions of safety at various locations in and around school. Results are presented for a number of parent-related issues, such as parental disapproval of various drug use and delinquent behaviors, whether parents set rules and follow through with punishment, and whether students talk with parents about various problems. Data also are presented for student involvement in selected community and school activities, such as religious organizations, youth clubs, school sports teams, or school band. All data tables present results broken down by individual grade level, junior high students, and senior high students. A discussion of the survey methodology and sampling procedures, and a list of participating States are included.
2004-2005 PRIDE Surveys National Summary, Grades 6 through 12
(Annual. Bowling Green, KY: PRIDE Surveys, 2006. 275 pages, 272 tables, 123 figures.)
Presents data for 2004-2005 and trend data for 1994-95 to 2004-2005. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.5.2005, 2.76.2005, 3.54.2005, 3.58.2005, 3.59.2005.
This report presents the results of the 2004-2005 annual survey of students in grades 6 through 12 conducted by PRIDE Surveys. The survey collects data on the prevalence and patterns of drug and alcohol use, violence, and other risk behaviors. The drug and alcohol use data include annual and monthly prevalence, perceived harmfulness of use, availability of drugs or alcohol, age at first use, use by friends, location and time of use, and intensity of effect. The findings for violence and other risk behaviors include gang involvement, possession of weapons, threats to harm others, trouble with the police, and thoughts of suicide. The survey also covers the prevalence of delinquency and other behaviors and experiences at school. These include carrying weapons to school, actual harm or threats to harm a student or teacher, victimization by a fellow student, and perceptions of safety at various locations in and around school. Results are presented for a number of parent-related issues, such as parental disapproval of various drug use and delinquent behaviors, whether parents set rules and follow through with punishment, and whether students talk with parents about various problems. Data also are presented for student involvement in selected community and school activities, such as religious organizations, youth clubs, school sports teams, or school band. All data tables display results broken down by individual grade level, junior high students, and senior high students. A discussion of the survey methodology and sampling procedures, and a list of participating States are included.
2005-2006 PRIDE Surveys National Summary, Grades 6 through 12
(Annual. Bowling Green, KY: PRIDE Surveys, 2006. 315 pages, 272 tables, 123 figures.)
Presents data for 2005-2006 and trend data for 1994-95 to 2005-2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.5.2006, 2.76.2006, 3.54.2006, 3.58.2006, 3.59.2006.
This report presents the results of the 2005-2006 annual survey of students in grades 6 through 12 conducted by PRIDE Surveys. The survey collects data on the prevalence and patterns of drug and alcohol use, violence, and other risk behaviors. The drug and alcohol use data include annual and monthly prevalence, perceived harmfulness of use, availability of drugs or alcohol, age at first use, use by friends, location and time of use, and intensity of effect. The findings for violence and other risk behaviors include gang involvement, possession of weapons, threats to harm others, trouble with the police, and thoughts of suicide. The survey also covers the prevalence of delinquency and other behaviors and experiences at school. These include carrying weapons to school, actual harm or threats to harm a student or teacher, victimization by a fellow student, and perceptions of safety at various locations in and around school. Results are presented for a number of parent-related issues, such as parental disapproval of various drug use and delinquent behaviors, whether parents set rules and follow through with punishment, and whether students talk with parents about various problems. Added to this survey are questions about being overweight and whether a doctor has indicated that the respondent is overweight. Data also are presented for student involvement in selected community and school activities, such as religious organizations, youth clubs, school sports teams, or school band. All data tables display results broken down by individual grade level, junior high students, and senior high students. A discussion of the survey methodology and sampling procedures, and a list of participating States are included.
2006-2007 PRIDE Surveys National Summary, Grades 6 through 12
(Annual. Bowling Green, KY: PRIDE Surveys, 2008. 295 pages, 229 tables, 157 figures.)
Presents data for 2006-2007 and trend data for 1997-98 to 2006-2007. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.5.2007, 2.76.2007, 3.54.2007, 3.58.2007, 3.59.2007, 3.63.2007.
This report presents the results of the 2006-2007 annual survey of students in grades 6 through 12 conducted by PRIDE Surveys. The survey collects data on the prevalence and patterns of drug and alcohol use, violence, and other risk behaviors. The drug and alcohol use data include annual and monthly prevalence, perceived harmfulness of use, availability of drugs or alcohol, age at first use, use by friends, location and time of use, and intensity of effect. The findings for violence and other risk behaviors include gang involvement, possession of weapons, threats to harm others, trouble with the police, and thoughts of suicide. The survey also covers the prevalence of delinquency and other behaviors and experiences at school. These include carrying weapons to school, actual harm or threats to harm a student or teacher, victimization by a fellow student, and perceptions of safety at various locations in and around school. Results are presented for a number of parent-related issues, such as parental disapproval of various drug use and delinquent behaviors, whether parents set rules and follow through with punishment, and whether students talk with parents about various problems. Results for health risk issues include being overweight and whether a doctor has indicated that the respondent is overweight. Data also are presented for student involvement in selected community and school activities, such as religious organizations, youth clubs, school sports teams, or school band. All data tables display results broken down by individual grade level, junior high students, and senior high students. A discussion of the survey methodology and sampling procedures, and a list of participating States are included.
Pryor, John H.; Sylvia Hurtado; Victor B. Saenz; José Luis Santos; and William S. Korn
The American Freshman: Forty Year Trends
(Annual. Higher Education Research Institute. Los Angeles: University of California, 2007. 261 pages, 7 tables, 18 figures, 6 appendices.)
Presents data for 2006 and trend data for 1966-2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.90.2006-2.95.2006.
This report presents 40 years of trend data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program's annual Freshman Survey. The Freshman Survey, begun in 1966, is the longest running survey of American students entering colleges and universities as full-time freshman each fall. The survey examines the changing demographic composition of incoming students, as well as their preparation to enter an increasingly diverse society (e.g. students' experience with diverse racial groups, cross-racial interactions in high school, and students' views on racial issues). Additionally, the study assesses levels of academic preparation for college, explores trends for remedial education and technology use among entering students, and evaluates students' interest in biological sciences and health professions as fields of study. Results regarding college access and choice processes, as well as parental income and college affordability are presented. Finally, in addition to investigating students' political affiliation and views on several topics, such as legalization of abortion and the use of affirmative action in college admissions, the study examines students' personal goals and levels of interest in altruistic values (for instance, importance of becoming a community leader). All trends reported in the study are broken down by gender. Appendices provide an overview of research methodology, a copy of the most recent survey instrument (2006), and a list of included colleges accompanied by participation levels for the past 40 years. A brief discussion about data precision and comparison issues, as well as coding schemes for aggregate items are also included as appendices.
Rose, Lowell C. and Alec M. Gallup
"The 39th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools"
(Annual. Phi Delta Kappan (September 2007), pp. 33-48. 16 pages, 43 tables.)
Presents data for 2007 and data for selected years 1969-2007. SOURCEBOOK table 2.4.2007.
This article presents the results of an annual public opinion survey on attitudes toward public schools. Data are provided on a variety of topics including improving the public schools, biggest problems facing local schools, grading the schools, private schooling at the public's expense, charter schools, governance of public schools, curriculum changes, teachers and school personnel, time spent in school, academic achievement gaps, standardized testing, international education, and special education. A major focus of the 2007 poll is the Federal No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2002, which increases the Federal Government's role in State and local education. Summary charts addressing policy implications are included in this edition. A brief explanation of the composition of the sample and the research procedure also is provided.
Schwemle, Barbara L.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Officials: Process for Adjusting Pay and Current Salaries
(Periodic. Congressional Research Service Report for Congress [Online]. Available: http://senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL33245.pdf [June 22, 2006]. 13 pages, 5 tables.)
Presents data for 2004, 2005, and 2006, and projected data for 2007. SOURCEBOOK table 1.80.2006.
This report presents current and projected annual salaries for Federal officials in positions specified in the Ethics Reform Act of 1989. The act provides for annual salary adjustments for members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Federal Government. Salaries for numerous legislative positions are listed, including the leaders and members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the comptroller general, deputy comptroller general, general counsel of the Government Accountability Office, librarian of Congress, deputy librarian, and others. Executive branch salaries include the President of the United States, the Vice President, and cabinet-level officials and other administration officials falling under the Executive Schedule. Salaries for the judicial branch include judges of the U.S. Supreme Court, Federal appellate and district court judges, judges of the Federal Court of Claims, Tax Court, Bankruptcy Court, and several others. Percent increments for pay adjustments since 1991 are listed.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Emergency Department Trends from the Drug Abuse Warning Network, Final Estimates 1995-2002
(Annual. Drug Abuse Warning Network Series: D-24. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003. 620 pages, 309 tables, 18 figures, 6 appendices.)
Presents data for 2002 and trend data for 1995-2002. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.92-3.94.
This report presents annual and semi-annual estimates of drug abuse-related emergency department episodes for 1995-2002. The data were compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). National estimates of the number of hospital emergency department episodes directly related to use of illegal drugs or the nonmedical use of legal drugs are presented. Estimates are provided for demographic and episodic characteristics as well as type of drug involved. Detailed breakdowns are presented for numerous drugs including cocaine/crack, heroin, marijuana/hashish, amphetamines, methamphetamine, ecstasy, LSD, PCP, and inhalants. These data also are presented for 21 large U.S. metropolitan areas. The appendices include a detailed discussion of the DAWN methodology, revisions to the measurement of race and ethnicity, and error sources in the DAWN data. Also included is a glossary of terms, the Multum license agreement, and a copy of the DAWN emergency department report form.
National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS): 2006
(Annual. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [Online]. Available: http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/06nssats/nssats2K6index.htm [Apr. 2, 2008]. 90 tables, 11 figures, 3 appendices.)
Presents data for 2006 and trend data for 2002-2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 6.62.2006 and 6.0004.2006.
This online report presents data from national censuses of substance abuse treatment facilities in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories. These data were collected through the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The first chapter provides a detailed description of the N-SSATS, including data collection procedures, methods for handling missing data, and quality assurance. The second and third chapters show trend tables for treatment facilities and clients in treatment, respectively. These data include number of facilities, facility ownership, type of care offered, type of substance abuse problem treated, clients receiving methadone, and much more. The fourth chapter presents detailed facility characteristics for 2006, including facility size, capacity, and utilization rates; specific client types treated (e.g., adolescents, DWI offenders, HIV patients); and facility licensing and funding. Detailed client data for 2006, shown in chapter five, includes number of clients broken down by type of care received and proportion of clients under age 18. The final chapter displays facility and client data for the 50 States and the other jurisdictions included in the survey. The appendices include a copy of the questionnaire sent to facilities, item response rates for the 2006 survey, and background information for the N-SSATS.
Results from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings
(Annual. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2004. 254 pages, 57 figures, 84 tables, 7 appendices.)
Presents data for 2002 and 2003 and trend data for 1965-2002. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.82, 3.86-3.88, 3.98, 3.102.
This report presents findings from the 2002 and 2003 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), including national estimates of rates of drug use, numbers of users, and numerous other measures of substance use and related problems in the U.S. population. The data are presented in nine chapters that focus on the following topics: use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco broken down by several key characteristics such as demographics, employment status, and frequency of use; trends in initiation of substance use; youth prevention-related issues including perceptions of risk and attitudes about school; substance dependence, abuse, and treatment; and the prevalence and treatment of mental health problems. The technical appendices include a description of the survey, statistical methods and measurement information, key NSDUH definitions, a listing of other data sources, references, sample size and population tables, and detailed prevalence tables.