Annotated list of sources and references
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.
Pew Research Center for the People and 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.
American Attitudes Hold Steady in Face of Foreign Crises
(Special. Washington: The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2006. 48 pages, 23 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 1978-2006. SOURCEBOOK table 2.30.2006.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2006. The survey examines issues related to parties and politics, including party affiliation, favorability ratings, and future presidential candidates. Attitudes about foreign political issues, including public sympathy for Israel, troop withdrawal from Iraq, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East are discussed. Also presented are public opinions regarding press coverage of the conflict in Lebanon, partisan opinions and concerns of the voters, as well as an early look at voters' preferences for the 2008 election. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires are also included.
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
(Special. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center, 2011. 155 pages, 31 tables, 71 fig-ures.)
Presents data for 1969-2011. SOURCE-BOOK tables 2.0018.2011 and 2.0042.2011.
This report presents results from a nation-wide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in February and March 2011. An extensive study of the American political typology, the report presents survey results in nine sections. The first section covers descriptions and history of the typology, including political party, ideology, and recent voting preferences. The second section focuses on value divides within party coalitions, and the third section includes the demographic makeup of the political typology and news sources of each group. The next sections examine issues involving the recession and personal finances, President Obama's job approval, and party favorabilities. The final sections cover domestic issues, social policy, foreign policy, and national security. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires also are included.
Continued Positive Marks for Government Anti-Terror Efforts
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2010. 7 pages, 7 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2001-2010. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.0008.2010, 2.0041.2010.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in October 2010. The report presents survey results for several issues related to terrorism, including opinions of the Government's efforts to reduce the threat of terrorism, the ability of terrorists to launch another attack in the U.S., and concerns about government anti-terrorism policies, e.g., that they are too restrictive of civil liberties or that they are not sufficiently strong to protect the country. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires are also included.
Deficit Reduction: Focus Mostly on Spending But Keep Taxes in Mix
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center, 2013. 33 pages, 17 tables, 9 figures.)
Presents data for 2013 and selected trend data for 2007-2013. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.0018.2013, 2.0035.2013, 2.0046.2013.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of 1,504 adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in February of 2013. The survey examines American public opinion on the Federal budget deficit, immigration, gun control, climate change, and views on Obama and Congress. Respondents' opinions of the president vs. Congress with respect to methods to reduce the deficit, the upcoming Federal budget sequester, and raising the minimum wage are included. The second section covers respondents' views on illegal immigration, including policy preferences for dealing with the issue. In the third section, the report summarizes respondents' views on gun control, including partisan differences toward gun legislation, and views on background checks and assault weapon bans specifically. Views on climate change, alternative energy sources, and emission limits are explored and partisan differences are shown. In the final section, respondents were asked about President Obama and his success dealing with illegal immigration and the economy, as well as respondents' views on Congress generally. A discussion of the survey methodology and the topline questionnaire are also included.
Despite Years of Terror Scares, Public's Concerns Remain Fairly Steady
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2010. 10 pages, 4 tables.)
Presents data for 1987-2010. SOURCEBOOK table 2.30.2010.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in November 2010. The report presents survey results for public concern over terrorism, including worries about another attack in the U.S., how closely survey respondents followed recent news stories regarding terrorist incidents around the world, and opinions on whether the U.S. is winning or losing its campaign against terrorism. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires are also included.
Few Say Religion Shapes Immigration, Environment Views: Religion and the Issues
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center, 2010. 35 pages, 18 tables.)
Presents data for 2010 and selected trend data for 1995-2010. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.0035.2010, 20036.2010, 20037.2010.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of 3,003 adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in the summer of 2010. The survey examines the extent to which religious beliefs influence Americans' views on social issues. Survey respondents were asked about numerous social and cultural issues including same-sex marriage, abortion, the economy, dealing with illegal immigration, the environment, the death penalty, and additional government assistance to the poor. Respondents were then asked which of a number of possible influences (e.g., religious beliefs, education, the media, etc.) has had the biggest influence on their thinking about these issues. A discussion of the survey methodology and the topline questionnaire are also included.
Independents Oppose Party in Power... Again: More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions
(Special. Washington: The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2010. 92 pages, 38 tables, 13 figures.)
Presents data for 1990-2010. SOURCEBOOK table 2.0018.2010.
This report presents results from a nation-wide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2010. An extensive study of independent voters and their influence on midterm elections, the report presents survey results in four sections. The first section covers party preference for independents in the midterm election, profiles of likely and registered voters, the enthusiasm gap between those likely to vote republican vs. democrat, factors driving voter turnout, and anti-incumbent sentiment. The second section focuses on a comparison of political leaning of independent voters in 2006, 2008, and 2010; and evaluations of President Ob-ama's performance on the independent vote. The next section examines trends in party affiliation over the past 20 years, factors affecting independents' rejection of party affiliation, ex-partisans who now identify as independents, and ideological shifts among independents. The final section presents a closer look at independents according to demographics, ideological views, and attitudes toward prominent issues such as the Tea Party, health care, and gun control. A discussion of survey methodology and the question-naires are also included.
Republicans Less Positive Toward Supreme Court: Public Views of Congress Recover Slightly
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2010. 9 pages, 4 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 1985-2010. SOURCEBOOK table 2.0006.2010.
This report presents results from a nation-wide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in July 2010. The report presents survey results for opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress, and the Republican and Democratic political parties. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaire are also 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.
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009, Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era
(Periodic. Washington: Pew Research Center, May 21, 2009. 161 pages, numerous tables and figures.)
Presents data for 1987-2009. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.31.2009, 2.102.2009, 2.0006.2009-2.0009.2009.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2009. The survey examined issues related to parties and politics, including party affiliation and shifts in size and composition of political parties. Attitudes about success and poverty, including personal empowerment and efficacy; government responsibility (e.g., providing a safety net for the needy, minimum wage), size of government, and health care reform, are discussed. Included in the third section are respondents' attitudes toward business, Wall Street, American success, and organized labor. 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. Included in the sixth section are public perceptions of the U.S. role in global affairs and trade with China. The next section examines attitudes toward optimism, personal finances, and social inequality. Data on government responsiveness, regulation, trust, and participation in the political process are presented. Public attitudes toward the environment and the economy are shown next. The following section covers respondents' attitudes about sharing personal information online, social networking, civil liberties and the war on terror, and science and technology. The final section discusses growing partisan gaps over political values, divisive issues, and the political values of Independents. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaire also are included.
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2012, Parisan Polarization Surges in Bush, Obama Years
(Periodic. Washington: Pew Research Center, June 4, 2012. 168 pages, numerous tables and figures.)
Presents data for 1987-2012. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.0009.2012, 2.0044.2012.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in 2012. The survey examined issues related to the partisan divide over American values. The first section focuses on values that divide the country such as views of government and social values. In the next section the focus is on the demographic differences in values such as gender, age, race, education, income, and religious beliefs. Section three looks specifically at how Americans view economic equality and individual opportunity. Included in the next section are values about the government and the social safety net provided by the government. In section five, the report examines values concerning business, Wall Street, and labor. The next section looks at religious and social values, and partisan differences in these beliefs. Section seven includes values related to foreign policy and terrorism, such as global involvement and anti-terror tactics. The following section presents information about values related to immigration and race in America. The final section contains information on the major political parties and recent trends in ideology and demographics.
United in Remembrance, Divided Over Policies: Ten Years After 9/11
(Special. Washington: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, 2011. 23 pages, 14 tables, 2 figures.)
Presents data for 2001-2011. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.0007.2011, 2.0008.2011, 2.31.2011, 2.32.2011.
This report presents results from a nationwide survey of adults, 18 years of age and older, conducted in August 2011. The report presents survey results for several issues related to terrorism, including memories and effects of the 9/11 attacks, opinions of President Bush's response to 9/11, the possibility that U.S. actions may have motivated the attacks, the government's performance in anti-terror efforts, the reasons for the lack of major attacks since 9/11, the impact of the Afghan war on the likelihood of another U.S. attack, civil liberties as they relate to anti-terrorism policies, and concerns about Islamic extremism. A discussion of survey methodology and the questionnaires are also 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; Jose 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.
Robers, Simone et al.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2010
(Annual. NCES 2011-002/NCJ 230812. Washington: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, 2010. 173 pages, 52 tables, 41 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for 1992-2009. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.6.2007, 3.30.2008, 3.61.2007, 3.0006.2008.
This report presents data from multiple data sources. Included are data from the School Survey on Crime and Safety and the National Schools and Staffing Survey, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The National and State School-Based Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Surveys from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Crime Victimization Survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the School Crime Supplement jointly produced by the NCES and BJS, also contribute data used in this report. This edition also presents data from the School-Associated Violent Deaths Surveillance Study developed by CDC in conjunction with BJS and the U.S. Department of Education; the Supplementary Homicide Reports, part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
The report is comprised of six sections. The first section presents data on homicides and suicides of students at school and away from school. The second section deals with nonfatal student and teacher victimization, including the prevalence of being victimized at school and being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property. Information on the school environment is presented in section three. This includes data on violent incidents and thefts reported to police by public schools as well as students' reports of gangs, hate-related behavior, bullying, and drug availability at school. Section four includes data on physical fights, possession of weapons, use of alcohol or drugs on school property and elsewhere. The fifth section focuses on student perceptions of personal safety and student avoidance of certain activities or locations due to fear. The final section deals with disciplinary actions and security measures taken by public schools. Numerous supplemental tables are included providing further detail for the above listed topics. The appendices include technical notes on the data sources, statistical procedures, and a glossary of terms used in the report.