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National Longitudinal Survey of Labor Market Experience

NLSY79 Young Adult Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE

Round Nineteen
2000

April 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... i
I. Introduction..................................................................................................................................................i
II. Types and Formats of Question Blocks .......................................................................................................ii

ROUND 19 QUESTIONNAIRE ...................................................................................................... 1
Section 1: Household Record ..........................................................................................................................3
Section 2: Family Background ...................................................................................................................... 17
Section 3: Dating and Relationship History ................................................................................................... 43
Section 4: Regular Schooling ........................................................................................................................ 77
Section 5: Military ...................................................................................................................................... 109
Section 7: Jobs/Employer Supplement......................................................................................................... 117
Section 9: Last Job Lasting 2 Weeks or More .............................................................................................. 141
Section 10: First Significant Job after Leaving High School......................................................................... 143
Section 11: Other Training .......................................................................................................................... 149
Section 12: Fertility .................................................................................................................................... 155
Section 13: Child Care ................................................................................................................................ 189
Section 14: Health....................................................................................................................................... 197
Section 15: Income and Assets .................................................................................................................... 207
Section 16: Attitudes................................................................................................................................... 221
Young Adult Self-Report Section................................................................................................................. 229
Section 17: Interviewer Remarks................................................................................................................. 275

NLSY79 YOUNG ADULT ATTACHMENTS.............................................................................. 281
Attachment 3: 1970 Census Occupation/Industry Codes .............................................................................. 283
1970 Census Occupation Codes .............................................................................................................. 285
1970 Census Industry Codes................................................................................................................... 296
Attachment 4: 1990 Census Occupation/Industry Codes .............................................................................. 303
1990 Census Occupation Codes .............................................................................................................. 305
1990 Census Industry Codes................................................................................................................... 319
Changes between 1980 and 1990 Industry Classification Systems ........................................................... 326
Changes between 1980 and 1990 Occupational Classification System ..................................................... 328
Attachment 5: Electronic Question by Question Specifications for the NLSY79 YA CAPI Questionnaire..... 329

This document is a preliminary version of the NLSY97 round 19 young adult questionnaire. It contains few
explanatory notes and is mainly intended for the use of survey staff and experienced NLS researchers. This version
of the questionnaire represents the content of the interview as written at the beginning of the field period. Instrument
testing and use in the field may necessitate some adjustments, which will be reflected in the final version of the
questionnaire released in conjunction with the data set.

For more information about any aspect of the NLS program, contact:
NLS User Services
Center for Human Resource Research
921 Chatham Lane, Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43221-2418
(614) 442-7366
usersvc@postoffice.chrr.ohio-state.edu

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I. INTRODUCTION
This document contains the paper version of the 2000 questionnaire of the NLSY79 Young Adult cohort. The
dominant interview mode for the Young Adult portion of the NLSY79 was Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview
(CATI), with a smaller percentage of Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI) than in past NLSY79 Young
Adult (YA) rounds.
Using information gathered in previous interviews, text fills and skips, we have tried to minimize error while
presenting detailed questions personally tailored to each respondent. Our goal in this document is to make the
content of the interview schedule as comprehensible as possible by producing a clear, complete, and compact paper
copy of all possible questionnaire paths. With this in mind, the paper version of the 2000 Young Adult CATI/CAPI
questionnaire has been formatted as similarly as possible to a traditional paper questionnaire (PAPI). Additional
information is included to make the computer-driven choices and paths as clear as possible for data users.
The resulting document accurately summarizes the “conversation” between the interviewer and respondent. We use
the term “conversation” to emphasize the difference between the questionnaire and the codebook. The codebook
contains the data released as a result of the interview, but some information collected during the interview is not
present in the codebook. For example, the questionnaire includes questions that collect names of household
members, employers, etc. Such items are not released, so the questions that collect them are not present in the
codebook. Conversely, the codebook contains some information not directly collected in the interview. For
example, while created variables are documented in the codebook, there is no reference to them in the questionnaire
as they are not part of the conversation between interviewer and respondent.
In order to simplify the questionnaire and the public use data file, we have dropped a number of time variables from
which elapsed time can be calculated (time stamps). A time stamp appears at the beginning of each major section of
the questionnaire. Other time stamps have been placed around various sets of questions. Elapsed time may be very
useful for a variety of methodological studies. If you are interested in these data, please contact CHRR for additional
information. Suggestions for improving the questionnaire or comments on irregularities should also be directed to
CHRR User Services.
To aid researchers in using the questionnaire, this introduction provides information on several topics. Typical
question blocks are described and key terms such as “Distribution Code Block,” “Lead in Questions,” and “Save
Arrays.” are defined. The section below explains how to follow the flow of the interview through the questionnaire,
and clarifies the instrument compression techniques that have helped us to produce a concise questionnaire

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II. TYPES AND FORMATS OF QUESTION BLOCKS
Question records are the building blocks of the CAPI questionnaire, with various types of records performing
different data collection and/or manipulation functions. Loosely grouped, CAPI question records will: (a) provide
administrative information that assists the interviewer or provides an introduction to the next question; (b) provide
question text and control for data entry of the response; or (c) perform internal operations and calculations to guide
the interview and maintain the internal data storage during the interview. All question records essential to
understanding either the content of the survey or the flow of respondents through the interview will appear within the
2000 NLSY79 Young Adult paper questionnaire.
In order to provide a more succinct questionnaire, the instrument was compressed by eliminating question records
that contained information that was nonessential to understanding the skip patterns in the questionnaire. Examples of
the type of dropped questions include internal time stamps, questions establishing appropriate text fills, and questions
saving a text version of a numeric answer for use later in the questionnaire. The 2000 Young Adult CAPI instrument
included over 2000 numbered question records, only some of which are essential to understanding the action content
and conversational flow of the survey. The process of dropping nonessential records and then changing the lead in
and next question specifications so that the skip pattern does not have any gaps is referred to as “skip pattern
compression.” The resulting questionnaire still contains all relevant information about skip patterns and universes
and is easier for researchers to use.
Two types of question blocks appear in the paper version of the CATI/CAPI questionnaire: (1) question blocks that
appear on the computer screen for the interviewer to respond to [ all of record types (a) and (b) above] and (2)
question blocks that do not appear but direct respondents down particular survey paths [some but not all of record
type (c) above]. Figure 1 shows an example of a typical question block that might appear to the interviewer. Figure
2 shows an example of a typical question block that governs a skip internally but does not appear. Each question
block contains a question name as well as some question text, either for the interviewer to read aloud or silently or to
instruct the computer as to what actions to perform. The question text may contain “save arrays” which appear as
bracketed text. Because of the importance of save arrays to the functionality of the CATI/CAPI survey, they are
discussed at length below. Each question block also includes an indication of the lead-in questions and any
subsequent branching involved if an answer sends a respondent to a question other than the very next one. Question
blocks that appear to the interviewer and require an answer from the respondent also contain either a distribution
code block showing available answer choices or a graphic indicating the type of answer entered. These components
are explained in the following paragraphs.

Figure 1. CAPI Question Block Appearing to Interviewer

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Figure 2. CAPI Question Block Not Appearing to Interviewer

A. QUESTION NAME
The question name appears on the first line of each question block. Question names are the unique identifiers
assigned to identical questions across CAPI survey years. Question names provide information on: (a) the section of
the instrument from which each question was derived— e.g., question names beginning with Q2- come from the
“Family Background” section of the questionnaire, while Q11- questions come from the “Training” section; and (b)
the order in which the question was administered within each section. Previous and subsequent NLSY79 Young
Adult CAPI surveys that field this exact question will use the same question name to help identify comparable
questions across years.
Example: Q3-2 This question comes from the “Dating and Relationship History” section of the
questionnaire, which is usually the third section. As modules are added or dropped the number of
sections in an interview changes; however, the original section number is maintained to make
finding comparable questions across rounds easier. The “2” only suggests its original position;
sometimes questions 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. may be inserted between 1 and 2, and sometimes questions are
dropped or reordered.
In many sections of the questionnaire, a series of questions is asked more than once but about a different target; for
example, the same set of questions is asked about each household member or about each employer the respondent has
had since the date of last interview. We refer to this kind of question series as a “loop.” In the 1994 and 1996 Young
Adult CAPI surveys, loops were hard coded, and loop extensions were part of the actual question name.
Beginning in 1998 and continuing in the 2000 questionnaire, loops were programmed to be dynamic with only one
set of original question records created. The CATI/CAPI survey system continues to ask a set of questions in a
looped series until a specified condition is met, appending an incremented loop counter to the question name each
time the series is looped through. These loop counters are present as part of the question name in the codebook;
however, the questionnaire contains no loop counters in question names.
Looped sections begin with a “REPEAT” command and end with an “UNTIL” command. Most “REPEAT”
commands occur in questions containing the words “LOOP-BEGIN” as part of the question name, and most
“UNTIL” commands occur in questions containing the words “LOOP-END” as part of the question name. The
information in parentheses after the “REPEAT” and “UNTIL” commands provides the user with information
concerning the purpose of the loop and the criteria for exiting the loop. For example, the question Q3-LOOP-BEGIN
contains the question text “REPEAT ([loop collection information about spouse/partners]).” Question Q3-LOOPEND contains the question text “UNTIL ([loop collection information about spouse/partners]=[number of members
on the partner roster]).” Together these questions instruct the survey program to ask all necessary questions between
these two questions for as many spouse/partners as were listed on the roster collected in question Q3-5-A.
If the same question was asked in 1994, and again in 1996, it will have the same question name. Similarly, if the
same question was asked in 1998, and again in 2000, it will have the same question name. However, the conversion
from a DOS-based survey program to a Windows-based survey program for 1998 made maintaining exact question
names possible only in non-looped areas. Items repeated in 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 in non-looped areas continue
to have the same question names in most sections, although the transition was imperfect. In looped areas, as much of

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the original question name as possible was retained. For example, in the Employer Supplements, what was QES171A in 1994 and 1996 becomes QES-71A.01 in 1998 and 2000. Remember that in the questionnaire, QES-71A
appears as the question name, with the loop extension .01 appearing in the codebook. Maintaining question names as
much as possible makes it easier for the user to link identical items across these rounds.

B. QUESTION TEXT
This field contains the text of the question that the interviewer asked the respondent or other information used to
direct the flow of the interview. The following types of text may appear:
Question text?

Text that is asked of the respondent appears in a conventional mixture of
upper and lowercase letters. This kind of question text is present in
Figure 1.

(COMMENTS TO
INTERVIEWER:)

Text in all uppercase is either an instruction to the interviewer or a
clarifying comment. NORC interviewers do not read these items to the
respondent. This kind of question text is present in Figure 1.

Internal Code;

When a question record contains a machine instruction, that instruction
is printed in this field. Such instructions end with a semi-colon. These
instructions are accompanied by internal comments as described below.
This kind of question text is present in Figure 2.

/* comments */

Internal comments that explain what a machine instruction does are set
off by a leading “/*” and a trailing “*/.” These comments explain the
function being performed by the internal code so that persons unfamiliar
with the command syntax can follow the interview protocol. This kind
of question text is present in Figure 2.

C. SAVE ARRAYS
“Save arrays” are fields in which information is stored. Each such field, or save array, is assigned a name. For
example, the name of the respondent’s current employer would be stored in the “EMPLOYER.NAME(1)” save array
for use during the interview. This “save array name” is then used to reference and access the data in the save array
field during the actual operation of the survey. Each time a question refers to the current employer, the computer
automatically inserts the name of the employer into the question. Information stored in save arrays is used:
a) as part of the actual text of survey questions (e.g. the name of a given household member, child,
employer, types of training programs, different sources of income for household members);
b) to govern paths through the questionnaire. The save array field is accessed, and the content (or
absence of content) is checked. The path through the questionnaire is determined based upon the
information in the save array field;
c) as elements in equations and calculations which are used to produce new pieces of information
which may be used later in the instrument.
When used in a question text, save arrays are similar to the text fills used in the PAPI NLS interviews. These text
fills indicated that the interviewer should substitute a given word or phrase into the question at the time of the
interview so it read correctly. For example, in a printed PAPI questionnaire one would often see “Since (DATE OF
LAST INTERVIEW) have you… ”; this phrase would instruct the interviewer to insert the actual date for a given
respondent. However, correctly inserting such text fills was the job of the interviewer and often involved flipping
between pages.
One immediate difference in the CATI/CAPI questionnaire is that there are far more text fills, and most of them are
automated or handled by the computer. Some CATI/CAPI text fills are identical to those used in the PAPI
interviews, such as “he/she” to handle gender fills. The major new feature is the automation of the text fills through

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the save arrays. In the date of last interview example, the computer code in the CAPI questionnaire would
automatically insert that date into the question. The interviewer never actually sees the text “[Date of last
interview]” on the screen, only the date stored in that location.
In this questionnaire, text fills which refer to a save array are represented by bracketed text describing what piece of
information is substituted in the interview. Question blocks governing internal skips also contain save arrays with a
verbal description of the content of each save array in bracketed text. Although neither the text fills nor these internal
questions are ever seen by an interviewer, researchers can use this information to follow the flow of the interview.

D. DISTRIBUTION CODE BLOCK
When a question requires the choice of one or more items from a predefined list, that list, or distribution code block,
is shown in the question block. This type of question is used as the example in Figure 1. Each item in the
distribution code block has three components:
Code:

The numeric code associated with each possible response is listed first. All data
in the NLSY79 Young Adult public use data file are numeric, so each possible
item that could be selected is associated with an integer.

Text:

Next is the item text or description of the code, such as Yes or No. As a general
rule, if the descriptions are in all capital letters, the interviewer codes without
reading the categories out loud. If the descriptions are mixed case, the
interviewer generally reads the categories aloud. However, in 2000, some
questions have additional interviewer instructions telling the interviewer to read
the categories only if necessary. This approach was taken to facilitate the
telephone interview mode.

Skip:

When the selection of a specific response determines which question will be
asked next, a (GO TO QK-nn) notation follows the response text, where K refers
to the section number and nn refers to the question number within that section.
If no explicit skip is given for a category, then that answer goes to the next
physical question listed in the questionnaire.

E. DATA ENTRY GRAPHICS
When a question requires the interviewer to record a text or numeric answer provided by the respondent, the paper
version indicates some information about the entry required. For example, on questions asking about specific dates,
the graphic in the paper questionnaire lets the user quickly determine whether month, day and year are asked or
month and year only. Similarly, for questions where the numeric answer is continuous, the graphic provided will
indicate how many digits are allowed and whether or not a decimal answer is allowed. For some questions that
collect numeric data (hours, weeks, dollar amounts, etc.), the question block contains additional information below
the graphic indicating ranges of answers. This is present whenever the next question to be asked depends upon the
numeric value falling in some range. However, the interviewer would actually enter the exact number provided by
the respondent and this exact number would be recorded in the data set.

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F. LEAD IN QUESTIONS
When using PAPI questionnaires, researchers needed to study the instrument in detail to determine under what
circumstances a particular question was asked. The CAPI questionnaire simplifies this process somewhat by
including a “Lead in(s)” field in the question block. This field lists the questions that lead into each particular item.
Examples:
Q2-31b:[default]

This means that the default path from question Q2-31b leads to the
current question, but there may be conditions under which a different
path would be taken.

Q2-31b:[all]

This means that all cases in which Q2-31b is asked will lead to the
current question. Please note this does not imply all respondents are
asked question Q2-31b.

Q2-31b:[1:4]

This means that whenever the response category for question Q2-31b
takes on the values one to four (inclusive), the next question will be the
current question record. If the response to Q2-31b is some other value,
the respondent may next be asked a different question.

Q2-31b

When the lead in question is shown without a qualifier such as
[Default], [All], or [1.4], this is a sign that the “skip pattern
compression” algorithm dropped intervening records that could be
suppressed (see “Instrument Compression” below). In such cases, if the
user refers back to the lead in question, this earlier question will clarify
the flow of the interview.

By tracing the skip pattern backward, one may determine the universe of respondents asked a given question. This
universe information is a new feature not present in the documentation for paper and pencil interviews.

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SECTION 1: HOUSEHOLD RECORD
INTRO
We'd like to talk to you once again about your recent work experiences, education, family life and attitudes. Many of
our questions will ask you about your experiences since [date of last interview], the last time we talked to you. [This
time you/You] will receive $20 in appreciation of your time.
(READ IF PERSONAL INTERVIEW: In order that your answers to our questions are not biased by anyone else's
presence, it is necessary that we conduct the interview in private.)
This study is sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, under authority of USC Title 29, Section 2. Your
participation is vital to the success of the study and is voluntary. Information collected will be used in conducting
labor force research. All the information you give will be protected under the Privacy Act of 1974, which is printed
on the back of the letter you received in advance of this year's survey. If you would like another copy of the Privacy
Act, I will be glad to provide one for you. Results of the study will be made public only in summary or statistical
form, so that individuals who participate cannot be identified.
Go To: INTRO_a
Lead-In: Q1-A [Default], Q1-H-LOOP-END [Default], Q1-D [1:1]
INTRO_a
..... If you have any comments regarding any aspect of the survey, including suggestions for reducing the time needed
to respond, you may send them to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Longitudinal Survey Office (1220-0109),
Washington, D.C. 20212.
NOTICE: All information that would permit identification of respondents or their households will be regarded as
confidential, will be used only for research purposes and will not be disclosed or released for any other purpose
without consent, except as required by law.
Go To: Q-1A
Lead-In: INTRO [Default]
Q-2
We have the spelling of your name as ... (REPEAT NAME AND SPELL AS SHOWN BELOW.)
[R's first name] [R's middle name] [R's last name] Is that correct?
1
2

INFORMATION CORRECT...(Go to HH1-1aa)
INFORMATION INCORRECT

Go To: Q-3
Lead-In: Q-1Da [Default], Q-1Daa [Default], Q-1Daa [1:1]
Q-3
We have your first name spelled...(INTERVIEWER: SPELL OUT:) [R's first name]. Is that correct?
1
2

INFORMATION CORRECT
INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q-3A)

Go To: Q-4
Lead-In: Q-2 [Default]
Q-3A
How do you spell your first name? (INTERVIEWER: RECORD NAME EXACTLY AS RESPONDENT SPELLS
IT. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q-4
Lead-In: Q-3 [2:2]

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Q-4
We have your middle name spelled...(INTERVIEWER: SPELL OUT:) [R's middle name]. Is that correct?
1
2

INFORMATION CORRECT
INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q-4A)

Go To: Q-5
Lead-In: Q-3 [Default], Q-3A [Default]
Q-4A
How do you spell your middle name? (INTERVIEWER: RECORD NAME EXACTLY AS RESPONDENT
SPELLS IT. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q-5
Lead-In: Q-4 [2:2]
Q-5
We have your last name spelled...(INTERVIEWER: SPELL OUT:) [R's last name]. Is that correct?
1
2

INFORMATION CORRECT
INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q-5A)

Go To: HH1-1aa
Lead-In: Q-4 [Default], Q-4A [Default]
Q-5A
How do you spell your last name? (INTERVIEWER: RECORD NAME EXACTLY AS RESPONDENT SPELLS
IT. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: HH1-1aa
Lead-In: Q-5 [2:2]
HH1-1aa
([flag indicating if R's mother is deceased]=1); /*Machine Check: Is R's mother dead?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH1-1bb)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH1-1A
Lead-In: Q-5 [Default], Q-5A [Default], Q-2 [1:1]
HH1-1A
Do you live with your biological mother?
1
0
2

Yes
No
IF VOLUNTEERED, MOTHER IS DEAD

Go To: HH1-1bb
Lead-In: HH1-1aa [Default]

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HH1-1bb
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1); /* Machine Check: Is R's father dead? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH1-1C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH1-1B
Lead-In: HH1-1A [Default], HH1-1aa [1:1]
HH1-1B
Do you live with your biological father?
1
0
2

Yes
No
IF VOLUNTEERED, FATHER IS DEAD

Go To: HH1-1C
Lead-In: HH1-1bb [Default]
HH1-1C
([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=1 AND [flag indicating if R lives with biological father]=1);
/*Machine check: Does R live with both parents?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH1-1-b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH1-1E
Lead-In: HH1-1B [Default], HH1-1bb [1:1]
HH1-1E
([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=1 and ([flag indicating if R lives with biological father]=0 or [flag
indicating if R lives with biological father]=2)); /*Machine check: Does R live with mother only?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH1-1-b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH1-1G
Lead-In: HH1-1C [Default]
HH1-1G
(([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=0 or [flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2) and
[flag indicating if R lives with biological father]=1); /*Machine check: Does R live with father only?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH1-1-b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH1-1I
Lead-In: HH1-1E [Default]

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HH1-1I
In what kind of residence are you currently living? (INTERVIEWER: IF NECESSARY, PROVIDE EXAMPLES
SUCH AS OWN APARTMENT OR HOUSE, DORMITORY, BARRACKS, ETC.)
11
22
15
13
12
16
1
2
3
5
4
6

OWN DWELLING UNIT
RESPONDENT IN OTHER RELATIVE'S HOUSEHOLD
CONVENT, MONASTERY, OTHER RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE
OFF-BASE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING
ON-BASE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING
OTHER INDIVIDUAL QUARTERS (SPECIFY)
OPEN BAY OR TROOP BARRACKS, ABOARD SHIP
BACHELOR ENLISTED OR OFFICER QUARTERS
DORMITORY, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY
JAIL
HOSPITAL
OTHER TEMPORARY INDIVIDUAL QUARTERS (SPECIFY)

Go To: HH1-1-b
Lead-In: HH1-1G [Default]
HH1-1-b
([living arrangement of R]); /* JUMP ACCORDING TO VALUE OF DWELLING */
11
22
15
13
12
16
1
2
3
5
4
6

OWN DWELLING UNIT...(Go to HH1-3)
RESPONDENT IN OTHER RELATIVE'S HOUSEHOLD...(Go to HH1-3)
CONVENT, MONASTERY, OTHER RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE...(Go to HH3-1)
OFF-BASE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING...(Go to HH1-3)
ON-BASE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING...(Go to HH1-3)
OTHER INDIVIDUAL QUARTERS (SPECIFY) ...(Go to HH3-1)
OPEN BAY OR TROOP BARRACKS, ABOARD SHIP...(Go to HH1-4)
BACHELOR ENLISTED OR OFFICER QUARTERS...(Go to HH1-4)
DORMITORY, FRATERNITY OR SORORITY...(Go to Q12-H1)
JAIL...(Go to Q12-H1)
HOSPITAL...(Go to Q12-H1)
OTHER TEMPORARY INDIVIDUAL QUARTERS (SPECIFY)...(Go to Q12-H1)

Go To: HH1-3
Lead-In: HH1-1I [Default], HH1-1C [1:1], HH1-1E [1:1], HH1-1G [1:1]
Q12-H1
(Now, I would like to be certain that we have your correct PERMANENT address and phone number.
(VERIFY ADDRESS, HOUSEHOLDER NAME AND RELATIONSHIP INFORMATION.)
(IF CITY OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE IS MISSING, ASK:) What city is your permanent address in?
(INTERVIEWER: MOVE BETWEEN FIELDS USING THE  KEY. PRESS  ON
FIELD TO SELECT STATE. PRESS  WHEN FINISHED.)
FIRST NAME: ___________________________ MIDDLE NAME OR INITIAL: _____________________
LAST NAME: _________________________________
STREET: _________________________ CITY: _________________________ STATE: ____________________
Go To: Q12-H1_001
Lead-In: HH1-1-b [3:6]

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Q12-H1_001
(IF ZIPCODE MISSING, ASK:) Do you happen to know what the zip code at your permanent address in [R's city
of residence] is?
(IF COUNTY OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE MISSING, ASK:)
What county is your address in [R's city of residence] located in?
(INTERVIEWER: VERIFY COUNTY OF RESIDENCE IF NECESSARY.)
(IF PHONE NUMBER MISSING, ASK:)
In whose name is the phone at your address in [R's city of residence] listed?
(NAME OF HOUSEHOLDER IS: [First name of the householder at R's permanent residence] [Middle name of the
householder at R's permanent residence] [Last name of the householder at R's permanent residence])
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  TO MOVE THROUGH ADDRESS FIELDS, PRESS 
WHEN FINISHED.)
ZIPCODE: _________________________________ COUNTY: _________________________________
AREA CODE: ______________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________
Go To: HH1-3
Lead-In: Q12-H1 [Default]
HH1-3
I'd like to ask you a few questions about the members of your household. Things change from year to year, and we
need to be sure that we have accurate information for this year.
Go To: HH2-1
Lead-In: HH1-1-b [Default], Q12-H1_001 [Default], HH1-1-b [11:13], HH1-1-b [19:22]
HH1-4
I'd like to ask you a few questions about the members of your household. Things change from year to year, and we
need to be sure that we have accurate information for this household.
Go To: HH1-5
Lead-In: HH1-1-b [1:1], HH1-1-b [2:2]
HH1-5
First, I'd like to ask you ... Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, legally separated, or have you never been
married?
1
2
3
4
5

Married...(Go to HH2-1)
Widowed
Divorced
Legally Separated
Never Married

Go To: HH3-2
Lead-In: HH1-4 [Default]

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HH2-1
First, may I please have the full name of the person who rents or owns your home in [R's city of residence]? (Are
you/is PERSON) currently living or staying (here/there)?
(INTERVIEWER: IF YES, ENTER ONLY FULL NAME OF ONE HOUSEHOLDER OTHER THAN
RESPONDENT ON FIRST LINE OF HOUSEHOLD ENUMERATION IN THIS SCREEN. IF RESPONDENT IS
THE HOUSEHOLDER, HIT ENTER TO CONTINUE. ADD OTHER PERSONS TO AVAILABLE LINES AS
PROMPTED IN NEXT QUESTIONS.)
Refer to Roster: HHI
Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-1B
Lead-In: HH1-3 [Default], HH1-5 [1:1]
HH2-1B
Next, [does (name of householder)/do you] have a (husband/wife) living in this household?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-1C)
No

Go To: HH2-1D
Lead-In: HH2-1 [Default]
HH2-1C
May I please have (his/her) full name?
(ADD SPOUSE ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINE OF THE ROSTER. USE THE  AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL
AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-1D
Lead-In: HH2-1B [1:1]
HH2-1D
Next, [does (name of householder)/do you] have any children who live (here/there)? (OTHER THAN
RESPONDENT)
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-1E)
No

Go To: HH2-1F
Lead-In: HH2-1B [Default], HH2-1C [Default]
HH2-1E
May I please have their full names?
(ADD CHILDREN ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES OF THE ROSTER. USE THE  AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL
AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-1F
Lead-In: HH2-1D [1:1]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Household Record

HH2-1F
Now, are any other persons living (here/there) who are related to you?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-1G)
No

Go To: HH2-2
Lead-In: HH2-1D [Default], HH2-1E [Default]
HH2-1G
May I have their full names?
(ADD OTHER PERSONS ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES OF THE ROSTER. USE THE  AND
 KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE
INITIAL AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-2
Lead-In: HH2-1F [1:1]
HH2-2
Are there any persons who usually stay (here/there) who are not related to you?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-3)
No

Go To: HH2-4
Lead-In: HH2-1F [Default], HH2-1G [Default]
HH2-3
May I please have their full names?
(ADD OTHER PERSONS ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES AS THEY ARE NAMED BY RESPONDENT. USE
THE AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER
FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-4
Lead-In: HH2-2 [1:1]
HH2-4
Have I missed anyone, such as new babies or small children, roomers, or boarders, or other relatives staying
(here/there)?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-5)
No

Go To: HH2-6
Lead-In: HH2-2 [Default], HH2-3 [Default]

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H2-5
May I please have their full names?
(ADD OTHER PERSONS ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES AS THEY ARE NAMED BY RESPONDENT.
USE THE AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER
FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME. PRESS TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-6
Lead-In: HH2-4 [1:1]
HH2-6
Are there any other persons who usually stay (here/there) but who are away now on vacation or a business trip, at
school or in a hospital?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-7)
No

Go To: HH2-8
Lead-In: HH2-4 [Default], HH2-5 [Default]
HH2-7
May I please have their full names?
(ADD OTHER PERSONS ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES AS THEY ARE NAMED BY RESPONDENT. USE
THE AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER
FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-8
Lead-In: HH2-6 [1:1]
HH2-8
Have I missed anyone else staying (here/there)?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-9)
No

Go To: HH2-10
Lead-In: HH2-6 [Default], HH2-7 [Default]
HH2-9
May I please have their full names?
(ADD OTHER PERSONS ON NEXT AVAILABLE LINES AS THEY ARE NAMED BY RESPONDENT. USE
THE AND  KEYS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINE. ENTER
FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-10
Lead-In: HH2-8 [1:1]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Household Record

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H2-10
RECCOUNT (HHI,[flag to indicate if there are any household members appearing in the HHI roster so far]);
/* ARE THERE ANY HHI MEMBERS LISTED SO FAR? */
If Answer =0

Then Go To: FIX-HH-ROSTER

Go To: HH2-10A
Lead-In: HH2-8 [Default], HH2-9 [Default]
H2-10A
(Besides yourself,) I have (READ NAMES BELOW) listed as living (here/there) (PRESS  TO
CONTINUE)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH2-11
Lead-In: HH2-10 [Default]
HH2-11
Do any of these persons have a usual residence somewhere else?
(INTERVIEWER: IF NO ONE LISTED, SELECT "NO" AND PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH2-12)
No

Go To: FIX-HH-ROSTER
Lead-In: HH2-10A [Default]
H2-12
Who is that? Who else?
(HIGHLIGHT NAME TO BE DELETED BY MOVING THE HIGHLIGHT BAR TO THE LINE USING
THE  AND  KEYS. DELETE THE HIGHLIGHTED LINE OF THE
HOUSEHOLD ROSTER BY PRESSING THE  KEY. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: FIX-HH-ROSTER
Lead-In: HH2-11 [1:1]
H3-1
INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENT IS LIVING IN A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL
QUARTERS: (DELETE ALL NAMES IN LIST USING THE  AND  KEYS TO
HIGHLIGHT A LINE, AND  TO DELETE THE LINE. PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: FIX-HH-ROSTER
Lead-In: HH1-1-b [15:16]
H3-2
INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENT IS LIVING IN OPEN BAY OR TROOP BARRACKS, ABOARD SHIP, OR IN
BACHELOR OR OFFICER QUARTERS. (DELETE ALL NAMES IN LIST USING THE  AND
 KEYS TO HIGHLIGHT A LINE, AND  TO DELETE THE LINE. PRESS 
TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: HHI ;Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: FIX-HH-ROSTER
Lead-In: HH1-5 [Default]

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FIX-HH-ROSTER
INTERVIEWER: BELOW IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD ROSTER. PLEASE MAKE ANY FURTHER
CORRECTIONS TO THE NAMES ON THE ROSTER AT THIS QUESTION. DELETE NAMES USING THE
AND  KEYS TO HIGHLIGHT A LINE, AND  TO DELETE THE
LINE. ADD NAMES TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE LINES. THEN, PRESS . IF NO CHANGES,
INITIALIZE THE SCREEN WITH  AND PRESS  TO CONTINUE.
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH4-3
Lead-In: HH2-11 [Default], HH2-12 [Default], HH3-1 [Default], HH3-2 [Default],
HH2-10 [0:0]
H4-3
([living arrangement of R]=15) or ([living arrangement of R]=16) or ((([living arrangement of R]=1) or ([living
arrangement of R]=2)) and ([Answer to HH1-5] !=1));
/* CHECK THE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR R. IF IN RELIGIOUS QUARTERS, OR TROOP
BARRACKS, ETC, THEN SKIP OVER SECTIONS OF THE HH.*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH4-28Y)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH4-3A
Lead-In: FIX-HH-ROSTER [Default]
H4-3A
([household member count] > 0); /* Is there at least one household member listed? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to HH4-28Y)

Go To: HHMEM-LOOP2-BEGIN
Lead-In: HH4-3 [Default]
HHMEM-LOOP2-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop collection information about individual household members]);
/* Begin loop collecting information about individual household members */
Go To: HH4-9
Lead-In: HH4-3A [Default]

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HH4-9
What is [Name of household member()]'s relationship to you?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
1
2
3
33
70
71
72
73
74
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

SPOUSE
SON
DAUGHTER
PARTNER...(Go to HH4-11A1)
PARTNER'S SON
PARTNER'S ADOPTIVE/STEP
SON
PARTNER'S DAUGHTER
PARTNER'S ADOPTIVE/STEP
DAUGHTER
PARTNER'S BLOOD/IN-LAW
RELATIVE...(Go to HH4-11A1)
FATHER
MOTHER
BROTHER
SISTER
GRANDFATHER
GRANDMOTHER
GRANDSON
GRANDDAUGHTER
UNCLE ETC.
AUNT ETC.

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
34

GREAT-UNCLE
GREAT-AUNT
COUSIN...(Go to HH4-11A1)
NEPHEW
NIECE
OTHER BLOOD RELATIVE... (Go to
HH4-11A1)
ADOPTED OR STEP-SON
ADOPTED OR STEP-DAUGHTER
SON-IN-LAW
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
FATHER-IN-LAW
MOTHER-IN-LAW
BROTHER-IN-LAW
SISTER-IN-LAW
GRANDFATHER-IN-LAW
GRANDMOTHER-IN-LAW
GRANDSON-IN-LAW
GRANDDAUGHTER-IN-LAW
OTHER IN-LAW RELATIVE... (Go
to HH4-11A1)
BOARDER...(Go to HH4-11A1)

35 FOSTER CHILD...(Go to HH4-11A1)
36 OTHER NON-RELATIVE... (Go to
HH4-11A1)
37 STEP-FATHER
38 STEP-MOTHER
39 STEP-BROTHER
40 STEP-SISTER
41 GREAT GRANDSON
42 GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
43 STEP GRANDSON
44 STEP GRANDDAUGHTER
45 FOSTER SON
46 FOSTER DAUGHTER
50 FOSTER FATHER
51 FOSTER MOTHER
52 FOSTER BROTHER
53 FOSTER SISTER
54 GUARDIAN...(Go to HH4-11A1)
59 ADOPTED OR STEP-BROTHER
60 ADOPTED OR STEP-SISTER
66 SIBLING OR IN-LAW'S
SPOUSE...(Go to HH4-11A1)

Go To: HH4-17
Lead-In: HHMEM-LOOP2-BEGIN [Default]
HH4-11A1
INTERVIEWER: IF NOT OBVIOUS, ASK: What sex is [Name of household member()]?
1
2

Male
Female

Go To: HH4-17
Lead-In: HH4-9 [19:19], HH4-9 [54:54], HH4-9 [32:36], HH4-9 [74:74], HH4-9
[66:66], HH4-9 [16:16]
HH4-17
What was [Name of household member()]'s age on (his/her) last birthday?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: HHMEM-LOOP2-END
Lead-In: HH4-9 [Default], HH4-11A1 [Default]
HHMEM-LOOP2-END
UNTIL ([loop collection information about individual household members],(([loop collection information about
individual household members]=[household member count]) or ([household member count]=0) or ([number of
people in R's household]=0))); /* End loop collecting information on individual household members */
Go To: HH4-33
Lead-In: HH4-17 [Default]

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HH4-33
INTERVIEWER: BELOW IS YOUR CORRECTED HOUSEHOLD ROSTER. REVIEW THE ROSTER TO BE
SURE THAT IT IS CORRECT. IF THE ROSTER IS NOT CORRECT, RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS
QUESTIONS OR TO "FIX-HH-ROSTER" BY PRESSING THE  KEY AND CORRECT AS
NEEDED. PRESS  TO CONTINUE IF THE ROSTER IS CORRECT.
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH5-1
Lead-In: HHMEM-LOOP2-END [Default]
HH5-1
([living arrangement of R] = 15) or ([living arrangement of R] = 16) or ((([living arrangement of R] = 1) or ([living
arrangement of R] = 2)) and ([Answer to HH1-5] != 1)); /* check the living arrangements for R. if in religious
quarters, or troop barracks, etc, then skip over sections of the HH. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-14A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-2
Lead-In: HH4-33 [Default]
HH5-2
([flag indicating presence/absence of spouse/partner in hh] = 1); /*Is there a spouse listed on the household roster */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-9)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-2A
Lead-In: HH5-1 [Default]
HH5-2A
([flag indicating presence/absence of partner in household] = 1); /* Is there a partner listed on the household roster */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-8)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-4D
Lead-In: HH5-2 [Default]
HH5-4D
([flag indicating presence of at least 1 opposite sex member] >= 1); /*Is there at least 1 person unrelated to R in hh*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-9
Lead-In: HH5-2A [Default]
HH5-5
Are you currently living as a partner with someone of the opposite sex? (INTERVIEWER: ASK ONLY IF ANY
OPPOSITE SEX ADULTS, WHO ARE NOT RELATED TO THE RESPONDENT, ARE CURRENTLY LIVING
IN THE HOUSEHOLD. OTHERWISE, SELECT NO AND PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH5-6)
No

Go To: HH5-9
Lead-In: HH5-4D [1:1]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Household Record

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HH5-6
INTERVIEWER: MOVE THE CURSOR TO THE LINE OF THE RESPONDENT'S PARTNER USING THE
AND  KEYS. WHEN THE LINE IS HIGHLIGHTED, PRESS THE 
KEY TO SELECT THAT HOUSEHOLD MEMBER AS THE RESPONDENT'S PARTNER.
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH5-7
Lead-In: HH5-5 [1:1]
HH5-7
INTERVIEWER: YOU HAVE SELECTED THE NAME LISTED BELOW AS THE RESPONDENT'S
PARTNER. IF THIS IS NOT CORRECT, PLEASE RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BY
PRESSING THE  KEY AND SELECT THE CORRECT NAME.
PARTNER'S NAME: [partner's name].
Go To: HH5-8
Lead-In: HH5-6 [Default]
HH5-8
INTERVIEWER: IF ANY OTHER RELATIVE LISTED ON HOUSEHOLD ROSTER, ASK IF ANY OF
THESE PEOPLE ARE RELATED TO PARTNER. IF YES, BACK UP AND CORRECT THE
RELATIONSHIPS OF THESE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. IF NO PRESS  TO CONTINUE.
Refer to Roster: HHI; Items Listed: FAMILY UNIT, NAME, GENDER, RELATION, AGE
Go To: HH5-9
Lead-In: HH5-7 [Default], HH5-2A [1:1]
HH5-9
(([living arrangement of R] > 0) and ([living arrangement of R] < 7));
/* INTERVIEWER: IS RESPONDENT IS LIVING IN TEMPORARY QUARTERS HH1-1 BETWEEN 1 AND 6.*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-10)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-11
Lead-In: HH5-4D [Default], HH5-5 [Default], HH5-8 [Default], HH5-2 [1:1]
HH5-10
Is your home (in [R's city of residence]) located on a farm?
1
0

Yes...(Go to HH5-12)
No

Go To: HH5-15
Lead-In: HH5-9 [1:1]
HH5-11
(INTERVIEWER: IS THIS PLACE LOCATED IN A RURAL AREA?)
(IF PHONE INTERVIEW, ASK:) Is your home (in [R's city of residence]) located on a farm?
1
0

YES...(Go to HH5-12)
NO

Go To: HH5-15
Lead-In: HH5-9 [Default]

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HH5-12
([living arrangement of R]=19 or [living arr. of R]=20 or [flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]>0);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to HH5-14A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: HH5-13
Lead-In: HH5-10 [1:1], HH5-11 [1:1]
HH5-13
How many acres do you or your family own or rent (here/there)? (INTERVIEWER: LESS THAN ONE ACRE = 0)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|

If Answer =0

Then Go To: HH5-15

Go To: HH5-14
Lead-In: HH5-12 [Default]
HH5-14
During 1999, how much did the sale of crops, livestock, or other farm products amount to--that is, total sales before
expenses? (INTERVIEWER: CODE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY WITHOUT READING THE LIST).
1
2
3
4
5

a. Nothing
b. $1 - $49
c. $50 - $249
d. $250 - $999
e. $1,000 - $2,500

6
7
8
9

f. $2,501 - $5,000
g. $5,001 - $10,000
h. $10,001 - $20,000
i. $20,001 - $40,000

10
11
12
13

j. $40,001 - $60,000
k. $60,001 - $80,000
l. $80,001 - $100,000
m. $100,001 or more

Go To: HH5-15
Lead-In: HH5-13 [Default]
HH5-15
These are all the questions in this short first part of the interview. Now let's begin the main questionnaire.
Go To: Q1-2
Lead-In: HH5-10 [Default], HH5-11 [Default], HH5-13 [0:0], HH5-14 [Default]
Q1-2
INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME INTERVIEW BEGINS BELOW.
Go To: Q2-0
Lead-In: HH5-15 [Default]

Enter Time: |__|__||__|__| AM/PM
Hr :: Min

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

SECTION 2: FAMILY BACKGROUND
Q2-0
We would like to begin the interview by asking you a few questions about your family background.
Go To: Q2-1
Lead-In: Q1-2 [Default]
Q2-1
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* check to see if R was interviewed as YA in 1994 or 1996 OR 1998 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-1a
Lead-In: Q2-0 [Default]
Q2-1a
Our records indicate that your birthdate is [R's date of birth]. Is that correct?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q2-1d)
No

Go To: Q2-1b
Lead-In: Q2-1 [Default]
Q2-1b
What is your correct birthdate?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon Day
Year

Go To: Q2-1d
Lead-In: Q2-1a [Default]
Q2-1d
And your age is [R's age]. Is that correct?
(INTERVIEWER: IF AGE IS INCORRECT PRESS  TO PREVIOUS QUESTION AND ENTER
THE CORRECT BIRTHDATE).
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-4
Lead-In: Q2-1b [Default], Q2-1a [1:1]
Q2-4
SYMBOLEXIST([R's city of residence]); /* CHECK FOR CITY TO ASK ABOUT */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4ba
Lead-In: Q2-1d [Default], Q2-1 [1:1]

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Q2-4a
EMPTY ([R's city of residence]); /* CHECK FOR CITY TO ASK ABOUT */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4ba)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4b1
Lead-In: Q2-4 [1:1]
Q2-4b1
When did you most recently begin living in this (city/town)?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER DATE
LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE...(Go to Q2-5)

If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q2-4ca-7

Go To: Q2-4b
Lead-In: Q2-4a [Default]
Q2-4b
(When did you most recently begin living in this (city/town)?)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q2-4ca-5
Lead-In: Q2-4b1 [Default]
Q2-4ba
SYMBOLEXIST([R's county of residence]);
1
0

/* CHECK FOR COUNTY TO ASK ABOUT */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4bb)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4ca1
Lead-In: Q2-4 [Default], Q2-4a [1:1]
Q2-4bb
EMPTY ([R's county of residence]); /* CHECK FOR COUNTY TO ASK ABOUT */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4ca1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4c1
Lead-In: Q2-4ba [1:1]
Q2-4c1
When did you most recently begin living in this county?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER DATE
LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE...(Go to Q2-5)

If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q2-4ca-7

Go To: Q2-4c
Lead-In: Q2-4bb [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

Q2-4c
(When did you most recently begin living in this county?)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q2-4ca-5
Lead-In: Q2-4c1 [Default]
Q2-4ca1
When did you most recently begin living here?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER DATE
LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE...(Go to Q2-5)

If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q2-4ca-7

Go To: Q2-4ca
Lead-In: Q2-4ba [Default], Q2-4bb [1:1]
Q2-4ca
(When did you most recently begin living here?)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q2-4ca-5
Lead-In: Q2-4ca1 [Default]
Q2-4ca-5
([check if R indicated DK or refusal for month of first move]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of month of first move?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4ca-7

Go To: Q2-4ca-6
Lead-In: Q2-4b [Default], Q2-4c [Default], Q2-4ca [Default]
Q2-4ca-6
([check if R indicated DK or refusal for year of first move]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of year of first move? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4ca-7

Go To: Q2-4d
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-5 [Default]
Q2-4ca-7
About how long ago did you move there/here?
1
2
3

SELECT TO ENTER WEEKS
SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS...(Go to Q2-4ca-9)
SELECT TO ENTER YEARS...(Go to Q2-4ca-10)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4e

Go To: Q2-4ca-8
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-5 [-2:-1], Q2-4ca-6 [-2:-1], Q2-4b1 [-2:-2], Q2-4c1 [-2:-2], Q2-4ca1 [-2:-2]

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Q2-4ca-8
ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS AGO R MOVED:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-4e
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-7 [Default]
Q2-4ca-9
ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS AGO R MOVED:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-4e
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-7 [2:2]
Q2-4ca-10
ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS AGO R MOVED:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-4ca-11
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-7 [3:3]
Q2-4ca-11
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1); /* Was R interviewed in 1998*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4ca-12)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4ca-13
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-10 [Default]
Q2-4ca-12
([Q2-4ca-10]>2);/* Did R move more than 2 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4e)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-11 [1:1]
Q2-4ca-13
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1); /* Was R interviewed in 1996?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4ca-15)

Go To: Q2-4ca-14
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-11 [Default]
Q2-4ca-14
([Q2-4ca-10]>4); /*Did R move more than 4 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4e)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-13 [Default]

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Q2-4ca-15
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1 AND [Q2-4ca-10]>6);
/*Was R Interviewed in 1994 and moved more than 6 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4e)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-13 [0:0]
Q2-4d
CTOD(SUBSTR ([month and year R began living in city of residence],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([month and year
R began living in city of residence],04,04)) < [date of last interview];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */ /*Check to see if move date is before DLI*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4e
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-6 [Default]
Q2-4e
What is the main reason you moved here?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES. RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONE
ANSWER)
1
2
3
4

MOVED WITH FAMILY
MOVED TO ATTEND SCHOOL
MOVED TO TAKE A JOB
MOVED FOR SPOUSE/PARTNER'S WORK

5
6
7
8

MOVED FOR SPOUSE/PARTNER'S SCHOOL
MOVED TO BE WITH BOY/GIRLFRIEND
MOVED TO LOOK FOR A JOB
MOVED FOR OTHER REASONS

Go To: Q2-4ea
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-8 [Default], Q2-4ca-9 [Default], Q2-4d [Default], Q2-4ca-7 [-2:1], Q2-4ca-12 [0:0], Q2-4ca-14 [0:0], Q2-4ca-15 [0:0]
Q2-4ea
Where did you live JUST BEFORE moving here?
1

SELECT TO ENTER PLACE

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4i

Go To: Q2-4f
Lead-In: Q2-4e [Default]
Q2-4f
Where did you live JUST BEFORE moving here?
VERIFY ADDRESS: CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND COUNTRY. (INTERVIEWER: MOVE BETWEEN
FIELDS USING THE  KEY. PRESS  ON FIELD TO SELECT STATE.)
CITY: _________________________________ COUNTY: _________________________________
STATE: _________________________________ COUNTRY: _________________________________
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: Q2-4g
Lead-In: Q2-4ea [Default]

Then Go To: Q2-4i

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Q2-4g
When did you last move to [City R lived in before current city], [State R lived
in before current state]?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q2-4g-5
Lead-In: Q2-4f [Default]
Q2-4g-5
([check if R indicated DK or refusal for month of last move]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of month of last move?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4g-7

Go To: Q2-4g-6
Lead-In: Q2-4g [Default]
Q2-4g-6
([check if R indicated DK or refusal for year of last move]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of year of last move? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4g-7

Go To: Q2-4h
Lead-In: Q2-4g-5 [Default]
Q2-4g-7
About how long ago did you move there/here?
1
2
3

SELECT TO ENTER WEEKS
SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS...(Go to Q2-4g-9)
SELECT TO ENTER YEARS...(Go to Q2-4g-10)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-4i

Go To: Q2-4g-8
Lead-In: Q2-4g-5 [-2:-1], Q2-4g-6 [-2:-1]
Q2-4g-8
ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS AGO R MOVED:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-4i
Lead-In: Q2-4g-7 [Default]
Q2-4g-9
ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS AGO R MOVED:
Go To: Q2-4i
Lead-In: Q2-4g-7 [2:2]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

Q2-4g-10
ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS AGO R MOVED:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-4g-11
Lead-In: Q2-4g-7 [3:3]
Q2-4g-11
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1);
1
0

/* Was R interviewed in 1998*/

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-4g-12)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4g-13
Lead-In: Q2-4g-10 [Default]
Q2-4g-12
([Q2-4g-10]>2); /* Did R move more than 2 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4i)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4g-11 [1:1]
Q2-4g-13
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1); /* Was R interviewed in 1996?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4g-15)

Go To: Q2-4g-14
Lead-In: Q2-4g-11 [Default]
Q2-4g-14
([Q2-4g-10]>4); /*Did R move more than 4 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4i)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4g-13 [Default]
Q2-4g-15
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1 AND [Q2-4g-10]>6);
/*Was R Interviewed in 1994 and moved more than 6 years ago?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-4i)

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4g-13 [0:0]

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Q2-4h
CTOD(SUBSTR ([month and year R last moved to previous city of residence],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([month
and year R last moved to previous city of residence],04,04)) < [date of last interview];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */
1
0

/*Check to see if 2nd move date is before DLI*/

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-4i
Lead-In: Q2-4g-6 [Default]
Q2-4i
Altogether, how many times have you moved since [date of last interview]?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q2-5
Lead-In: Q2-4g-8 [Default], Q2-4g-9 [Default], Q2-4h [Default], Q2-4f [-2:-1],
Q2-4g-7 [-2:-1], Q2-4g-12 [0:0], Q2-4g-14 [0:0], Q2-4g-15 [0:0], Q2-4ea [-2:-1]
Q2-5
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R will be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5aa)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-13
Lead-In: Q2-4ca-12 [Default], Q2-4ca-14 [Default], Q2-4ca-15 [Default], Q2-4g-12
[Default], Q2-4g-14 [Default], Q2-4g-15 [Default], Q2-4i [Default], Q2-4d [1:1],
Q2-4h [1:1], Q2-4b1 [2:2], Q2-4c1 [2:2], Q2-4ca1 [2:2]
Q2-5aa
([flag indicating if R's mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* Only grant YAs not previously skipped enter this check item for whether R's mother was not interviewed in past
Youth rounds due to death or YA reported mother dead in HHR */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5g)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5a
Lead-In: Q2-5 [1:1]
Q2-5a
([flag indicating if R lives in mother's household]=1) and ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R was in Mom's household at DLI and lives in Mom's HH now */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5c
Lead-In: Q2-5aa [Default]

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Q2-5b
Have there been any times between [date of last interview] and [2000 interview date (current date)] when you did not
live with your mother for at least one month or more?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-5g
Lead-In: Q2-5a [1:1]
Q2-5c
([flag indicating if R lives in mother's household]=0) and ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=0);
/* Machine check to see if R was not in Mom's household at DLI and is not in Mom's HH now */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5d)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5e
Lead-In: Q2-5a [Default]
Q2-5d
Have there been any times between [date of last interview] and [2000 interview date (current date)] when you lived
with your mother for at least one month or more?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-5g
Lead-In: Q2-5c [1:1]
Q2-5e
([flag indicating if R lives in mother's household]=1) and ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=0);
/* Machine check to see if R was in Mom's household at DLI and does not live in Mom's HH now */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5f)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5g
Lead-In: Q2-5c [Default]
Q2-5f
Have there been any times between the first time you left your mother's house and [2000 interview date (current
date)] when you lived with your mother for at least one month or more?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-5g
Lead-In: Q2-5e [1:1]

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Q2-5g
Since [date of last interview], have you ever been homeless -- that is, without regular housing that was yours or you
could count on as a regular place to stay?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-5h
Lead-In: Q2-5b [Default], Q2-5d [Default], Q2-5e [Default], Q2-5f [Default], Q25aa [1:1]
Q2-5h
([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
father resides in R's household]>0);
/*Only Grant YAs enter this skip: IS R IN HOUSEHOLD WITH BOTH PARENTS? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5i
Lead-In: Q2-5g [Default]
Q2-5i
([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
father resides in R's household]=0);
/* Only grant YAs not already branched out on Q2-5h enter this skip: IS R IN HH WITH MOTHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5k)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5ia
Lead-In: Q2-5h [Default]
Q2-5ia
([flag indicating if R's mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* only grant YAs not already branched on Q2-5h and Q2-5i enter this skip: Is R's mother dead?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-5k)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5j
Lead-In: Q2-5i [Default]
Q2-5j
([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=0); /* Only grant YAs not already branched out on Q2-5h,
Q2-5i, or Q2-5ia enter this skip: IS R IN HH WITHOUT MOTHER? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-23b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-40
Lead-In: Q2-5ia [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

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Q2-5k
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological
father]=2);
/* Only grant YAs not previously skipped enter this check item for whether R reprted father as deceased prior to
2000 fielding */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-5l
Lead-In: Q2-5i [1:1], Q2-5ia [1:1]
Q2-5l
([living arrangement of R]=21) or ([flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0);
/* Only grant YAs not previously skipped enter this check item for whether R lives with father */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-36a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-26
Lead-In: Q2-5k [Default]
Q2-13
([flag indicating if R's mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* Non-grant YAs enter this check item for whether R's mother was not interviewed in past Youth rounds due to
death or reported mother dead in HHR */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-25-a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-14
Lead-In: Q2-5 [Default]
Q2-14
([living arrangement of R]=3) or ([living arrangement of R]=4) or ([living arrangement of R]=5) or ([living
arrangement of R]=6); /* IS R IN SOME KIND OF TEMPORARY (INDIVIDUAL) LIVING QUARTERS? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-17)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-15
Lead-In: Q2-13 [Default]
Q2-15
([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's
household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in
R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]=0);
/* IS R IN HH WITH BOTH PARENTS OR MOTHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-16)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-17
Lead-In: Q2-14 [Default]

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Q2-16
([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
father resides in R's household]>0); /* IS R IN HOUSEHOLD WITH BOTH PARENTS? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-36a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-25b
Lead-In: Q2-15 [1:1]
Q2-17
In what month and year did you most recently stop living in your mother's household?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q2-18
Lead-In: Q2-15 [Default], Q2-14 [1:1]
Q2-18
What was the reason you stopped living with her? (You may choose more than one)
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

WENT TO COLLEGE
WENT TO (OTHER) SCHOOL
GOT PREGNANT
GOT MARRIED
MOVED IN WITH (BOY/GIRL) FRIEND
MOVED IN WITH FATHER
MOVED IN WITH GRANDPARENT
MOVED IN WITH OTHER RELATIVE

Go To: Q2-18A
Lead-In: Q2-17 [Default]
Q2-18A
INLIST([Q2-18],15);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-25-a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-19
Lead-In: Q2-18 [Default]
Q2-19
Is this the first time you stopped living with your mother?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q2-23b)
No

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: Q2-20
Lead-In: Q2-18A [Default]

Then Go To: Q2-23b

9
10
11
12
13
15
14

MOVED INTO OWN
APARTMENT/RESIDENCE
ENTERED MILITARY
TOOK JOB IN OTHER LOCATION
GOT KICKED OUT
FAMILY CONFLICT
MOTHER DIED
OTHER (SPECIFY)

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

Q2-20
How many times have you lived away from your mother?
If Answer =0

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: Q2-24

Go To: Q2-21
Lead-In: Q2-19 [Default]
Q2-21
Now please tell me about the first time. In what month and year did you stop living with your mother?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q2-22
Lead-In: Q2-20 [Default]
Q2-22
What (was/were) your reason(s) for leaving your mother's household at that time?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

WENT TO COLLEGE
WENT TO (OTHER) SCHOOL
GOT PREGNANT
GOT MARRIED
MOVED IN WITH (BOY/GIRL) FRIEND
MOVED IN WITH FATHER
MOVED IN WITH GRANDPARENT
MOVED IN WITH OTHER RELATIVE

9
10
11
12
13
15
14

MOVED INTO OWN
APARTMENT/RESIDENCE
ENTERED MILITARY
TOOK JOB IN OTHER LOCATION
GOT KICKED OUT
FAMILY CONFLICT
MOTHER DIED
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q2-22A
Lead-In: Q2-21 [Default]
Q2-22A
INLIST([Q2-18],15);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-25-a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-23
Lead-In: Q2-22 [Default]
Q2-23
For how long did you live away from her that first time?
(INTERVIEWER: THE NEXT QUESTION WILL ASK FOR THE TIME UNIT)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q2-24
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q2-23b
Go To: Q2-23a
Lead-In: Q2-22A [Default]

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Q2-23a
(SELECT TIME UNIT.)
1
2
3
4

DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS

Go To: Q2-23b
Lead-In: Q2-23 [Default]
Q2-23b
About how many miles from you does your biological mother live? Is it...
1
2
3

Within 1 mile
1-10 Miles
11-100 Miles

4
5
15

101-200 Miles
More than 200 Miles
MOTHER DECEASED...(Go to Q2-25-a)

Go To: Q2-24
Lead-In: Q2-23a [Default], Q2-19 [1:1], Q2-19 [-2:-1], Q2-23 [-2:-1], Q2-5j
[1:1]
Q2-24
About how often do you see your mother? Would you say...
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all...(Go to Q2-24A)
About once a year...(Go to Q2-24A)
Several times a year
About once a month

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

Go To: Q2-24C
Lead-In: Q2-23b [Default], Q2-20 [0:0], Q2-23 [0:0]
Q2-24A
How long ago did you last see your mother? (INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME UNIT ON NEXT SCREEN)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: Q2-24B
Lead-In: Q2-24 [1:2]
Q2-24B
(ENTER TIME UNIT:)
1
2
3
4

DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS

Go To: Q2-24C
Lead-In: Q2-24A [Default]

Then Go To: Q2-24C

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

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Q2-24C
How often in the past year have you had contact with your mother, either by card, letter, e-mail message, or phone
call? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all
About once a year
Several times a year
About once a month

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

Go To: Q2-25-a
Lead-In: Q2-24 [Default], Q2-24B [Default], Q2-24A [-2:-1]
Q2-25-a
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R will be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-25-b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-25a
Lead-In: Q2-24C [Default], Q2-23b [15:15], Q2-18A [1:1], Q2-22A [1:1], Q2-13
[1:1]
Q2-25-b
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological
father]=2) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological father]=1);
/* Machine check for grant YAs with no mom in HH only: did R report father as deceased prior to 2000 fielding,
during 2000 fielding, or is R currently living with father? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-26
Lead-In: Q2-25-a [1:1]
Q2-25a
([living arrangement of R]=21) or ([flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
mother lives in R's household]=0); /* IS R IN HH WITH FATHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-25a-1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-25aa
Lead-In: Q2-25-a [Default]
Q2-25a-1
([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased
in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-23b]=15) or ([flag indicating if R's
mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* Machine Check: Is R's mother dead? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-33)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-30
Lead-In: Q2-25a [1:1]

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Q2-25aa
([Is R in temporary quarters?]=1 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0);
/* IS R IN TEMP LIVING QUARTERS BUT HAS FATHER LIVING IN HH? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-35)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-25b
Lead-In: Q2-25a [Default]
Q2-25b
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological
father]=2);
/* Machine check: Did R report father as deceased in previous or current interview or is R not living with father? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-37B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-26
Lead-In: Q2-16 [Default], Q2-25aa [Default]
Q2-26
Is your father living at this time?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q2-26-a)
No

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q2-26-c

Go To: Q2-26-b
Lead-In: Q2-5l [Default], Q2-25-b [Default], Q2-25b [Default]
Q2-26-a
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1); /* Machine check for YAs who said their
father was living at this time in Q2-26: see if R will be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-34a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-26a
Lead-In: Q2-26 [1:1]
Q2-26-b
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1); /* Machine check for YAs who said their
father was not living at this time in Q2-26: see if R will be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-27a
Lead-In: Q2-26 [Default]

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Q2-26-c
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
/* Machine check for YAs who said they did not know if or refused to say whether their father was living at this time
in Q2-26: see if R will be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-27b
Lead-In: Q2-26 [-2:-1]
Q2-26a
([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's
household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in
R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]=0);
/* IS R IN HH WITH BOTH PARENTS OR WITH MOTHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-29)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-27e
Lead-In: Q2-26-a [Default]
Q2-27a
When did he pass away?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q2-27b
Lead-In: Q2-26-b [Default]
Q2-27b
How long ago did you last live with your father?
(INTERVIEWER : THE NEXT QUESTION WILL ASK FOR THE TIME UNIT. IF R VOLUNTEERS
"WHEN I LEFT MOTHER'S HOUSE" OR "FATHER LEFT BEFORE I WAS BORN" OR "NEVER LIVED
WITH US" CODE '0')
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q2-27d
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q2-36a
Go To: Q2-27c
Lead-In: Q2-26-c [Default], Q2-27a [Default]
Q2-27c
(ENTER TIME UNIT:)
1
2
3

Years ago
Months ago
Weeks ago

Go To: Q2-36a
Lead-In: Q2-27b [Default]

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Q2-27d
(INTERVIEWER: MAKE SELECTION WITHOUT ASKING R)
1
2
3

When I left my mother's house
He left before I was born
He never lived with us

Go To: Q2-36a
Lead-In: Q2-27b [0:0]
Q2-27e
([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased
in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-23b]=15) or ([flag indicating if R's
mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* Machine Check: Is R's mother dead? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-29)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-28
Lead-In: Q2-26a [Default]
Q2-28
Do your mother and father live together?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q2-35)
No

Go To: Q2-29
Lead-In: Q2-27e [Default]
Q2-29
When did you last live with your father?
(INTERVIEWER : THE NEXT QUESTION WILL ASK FOR THE TIME UNIT. IF R VOLUNTEERS
"WHEN I LEFT MOTHER'S HOUSE" OR "FATHER LEFT BEFORE I WAS BORN" OR "NEVER LIVED
WITH US" CODE '0')
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q2-29b
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q2-29c
Go To: Q2-29a
Lead-In: Q2-28 [Default], Q2-26a [1:1], Q2-27e [1:1]
Q2-29a
(ENTER TIME UNIT:)
1
2
3

Years ago
Months ago
Weeks ago

Go To: Q2-29c
Lead-In: Q2-29 [Default]

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Q2-29b
(INTERVIEWER: MAKE SELECTION WITHOUT ASKING R)
1
2
3

When I left my mother's house...(Go to Q2-29c)
He left before I was born...(Go to Q2-29c)
He never lived with us...(Go to Q2-33)

Go To: Q2-29c
Lead-In: Q2-29 [0:0]
Q2-29c
([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased
in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-23b]=15) or ([flag indicating if R's
mother is deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/*Machine Check: Is R's mother dead? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-33)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-30
Lead-In: Q2-29a [Default], Q2-29b [Default], Q2-29b [1:2], Q2-29 [-2:-1]
Q2-30
([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
father resides in R's household]=0); /* IS R IN HH WITH MOTHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-31)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-31a
Lead-In: Q2-25a-1 [Default], Q2-29c [Default]
Q2-31
How long ago did your father leave this household?
(INTERVIEWER : THE NEXT QUESTION WILL ASK FOR THE TIME UNIT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q2-33
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q2-33
Go To: Q2-31b
Lead-In: Q2-30 [1:1]
Q2-31a
How long ago did your father leave your mother's household?
(INTERVIEWER : THE NEXT QUESTION WILL ASK FOR THE TIME UNIT)
If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q2-33
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q2-33
Go To: Q2-31b
Lead-In: Q2-30 [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q2-31b
(ENTER TIME UNIT:)
1
2
3

Years ago
Months ago
Weeks ago

Go To: Q2-33
Lead-In: Q2-31 [Default], Q2-31a [Default]
Q2-33
Last year, that is during 1999, did your father work for pay all of the year, part of the year, or not at all?
1
2
3

All of the year
Part of the Year
Not at all...(Go to Q2-33AA)

Go To: Q2-33a
Lead-In: Q2-31b [Default], Q2-29b [3:3], Q2-31 [0:0], Q2-31a [0:0], Q2-29c
[1:1], Q2-31 [-2:-1], Q2-31a [-2:-1], Q2-25a-1 [1:1]
Q2-33a
What kind of work was he doing? (IF MORE THAN ONE KIND OF WORK, PROBE:) During 1999, what kind of
work did he do the longest?
(RECORD VERBATIM:)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q2-33B
Lead-In: Q2-33 [Default]
Q2-33AA
What kind of work was he most recently doing? (IF MORE THAN ONE KIND OF WORK, PROBE:) The last time
he was working, what kind of work did he do the longest?
(RECORD VERBATIM:)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q2-33B
Lead-In: Q2-33 [3:3]
Q2-33B
What were some of his main activities or duties?
(PROBE FOR TWO MAIN DUTIES AND RECORD VERBATIM)
Go To: Q2-33BA
Lead-In: Q2-33a [Default], Q2-33AA [Default]
Q2-33BA
([Q2-33]=3); /* was Q2-33 answered 3 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-33cc)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-33c
Lead-In: Q2-33B [Default]

Enter Answer: _____________________

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Q2-33c
In the weeks that your father worked, how many hours per week did he work ... 35 hours or more or less than 35
hours?
1
2

Less than 35 hours (1-34 hours)
35 hours or more

Go To: Q2-33dd
Lead-In: Q2-33BA [Default]
Q2-33cc
When your father last worked, how many hours per week did he work... 35 hours or more or less than 35 hours?
1
2

Less than 35 hours (1-34 hours)
35 hours or more

Go To: Q2-33dd
Lead-In: Q2-33BA [1:1]
Q2-33dd
([living arrangement of R]=21) or ([flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's
mother lives in R's household]=0); /* IS R IN HH WITH FATHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-37)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-34
Lead-In: Q2-33c [Default], Q2-33cc [Default]
Q2-34
What is the highest level of schooling that your father ever completed?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

Did not finish high school
High school
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree

Master's degree
Ph.D
J.D
M.D

Go To: Q2-34a
Lead-In: Q2-33dd [Default]
Q2-34a
About how many miles from you does your biological father live? Is it...
1
2
3

Within 1 mile
1-10 Miles
11-100 Miles

Go To: Q2-35
Lead-In: Q2-34 [Default], Q2-26-a [1:1]

4
5

101-200 Miles
More than 200 Miles

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Q2-35
About how often do you see your father? Would you say...(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF
NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all
About once a year
Several times a year
About once a month

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

Go To: Q2-35A
Lead-In: Q2-34a [Default], Q2-28 [1:1], Q2-25aa [1:1]
Q2-35A
How often in the past year have you had contact with your father, either by card, letter, e-mail message, or phone
call? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all
About once a year
Several times a year
About once a month

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

Go To: Q2-36a
Lead-In: Q2-35 [Default]
Q2-36a
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* check to see if R was interviewed as YA in 1994 or 1996 or 1998 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-37
Lead-In: Q2-27c [Default], Q2-27d [Default], Q2-35A [Default], Q2-16 [1:1], Q227b [-2:-1], Q2-5l [1:1]
Q2-37
Is your father Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-37A
Lead-In: Q2-36a [Default], Q2-33dd [1:1]
Q2-37A
Which of these groups describes your father? Is he...
1
2
3

White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native

Go To: Q2-37B
Lead-In: Q2-37 [Default]

4
5
6

Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other (SPECIFY)

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

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Q2-37B
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* check to see if R was interviewed as YA in 1994 or 1996 or 1998 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-40)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-38
Lead-In: Q2-37A [Default], Q2-25b [1:1]
Q2-38
Are you Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?...
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q2-38A
Lead-In: Q2-37B [Default]
Q2-38A
Which of these groups best describes you? Are you...
1
2
3

White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native

4
5
6

Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q2-39
Lead-In: Q2-38 [Default]
Q2-39
What is your origin or descent?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY) (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
(1) African or African-American
(2) Chinese
(3) English
(4) Filipino or Philipino
(5) French
(6) German
(7) Greek
(8) Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
(9) American Indian
(10) Asian Indian
(11) Irish

(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)

Italian
Japanese
Korean
Cuban or Cubano
Chicano
Mexican or Mexicano
Mexican-American
Puerto Rican, Puertorriqueno, or
Borincano
(20) Other Latino, Hispano or Latin
American

(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)

Other Spanish Descent
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Scottish
Vietnamese
Welsh
Other (SPECIFY)
American (if volunteered)
None

Go To: Q2-39-b
Lead-In: Q2-38A [Default]
Q2-39-b
([number of race/ethnic origins selected by R] > 1); /* was more than one race selected? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q2-40)

Go To: Q2-39b
Lead-In: Q2-39 [Default]

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Q2-39b
You said that your origin or descent included... (INTERVIEWER ORIGINS ARE LISTED ON ROSTER BELOW)
Which ONE do you feel closest to?
(IF R SAYS "NONE" PRESS  AND RE-SELECT CHOICE.)
Refer to Roster: RACE; Items Listed: NAME OF RACE/ETHNICITY, ID
Go To: Q2-40
Lead-In: Q2-39-b [Default]
Q2-40
([flag indicating if R is living with at least one sibling]=1); /* Machine check to see if R is living with at least one
sibling */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-42c)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-40a
Lead-In: Q2-5j [Default], Q2-39b [Default], Q2-36a [1:1], Q2-39-b [0:0], Q2-5h
[1:1], Q2-5k [1:1], Q2-25-b [1:1], Q2-26-b [1:1], Q2-26-c [1:1], Q2-37B [1:1]
Q2-40a
([number of siblings R has]=0);
1
0

/* Machine check to see if R has no siblings */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q2-42c)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q2-40c
Lead-In: Q2-40 [Default]
Q2-40c
About how many miles from you does [your sibling/the sibling you feel closest to] live? Is it...
1
2
3

Within 1 mile
1-10 Miles
11-100 Miles

4
5

101-200 Miles
More than 200 Miles

Go To: Q2-40d
Lead-In: Q2-40a [Default]
Q2-40d
About how often do you see [your sibling/the sibling you feel closest to]? Would you say...
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all
About once a year
Several times a year
About once a month

Go To: Q2-40e
Lead-In: Q2-40c [Default]

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Family Background

Q2-40e
How often in the past year have you had contact with [your sibling/the sibling you feel closest to], either by card,
letter, e-mail message, or phone call? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not at all
About once a year
Several times a year
About once a month

5
6
7
8

Two or three times a month
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day

Go To: Q2-42c
Lead-In: Q2-40d [Default]
Q2-42c
What is your present religion, if any? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Roman Catholic
Jewish
Baptist
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Episcopalian
Mormon

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Unitarian
Quaker
Non-Denominational
Other Protestant (SPECIFY)
Muslim, Moslem
Buddhist
Other (SPECIFY)
None

Go To: Q2-43
Lead-In: Q2-40e [Default], Q2-40 [1:1], Q2-40a [1:1]
Q2-43
In the past year about how often have you attended religious services?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3

More than once a week
About once a week
Two or three times a month

Go To: Q2-44
Lead-In: Q2-42c [Default]
Q2-44
How important would you say religion is to you?
1
2
3
4

Very important
Fairly important
Fairly unimportant
Not important at all

Go To: Q3-0
Lead-In: Q2-43 [Default]

4
5
6

About once a month
Several times a year or less
Not at all

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SECTION 3: DATING AND RELATIONSHIP HISTORY
Q3-0
The next few questions are about dating and relationships.
Go To: Q3-1
Lead-In: Q2-44 [Default]
Q3-0d
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R is in grant sample */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-1g)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-0e
Lead-In: none
Q3-0e
([flag indicating if R has reported ever dating]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R has ever reported beginning to date */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-1c)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-1
Lead-In: Q3-0d [Default]
Q3-1
At what age, if any, did you first start going out with a member of the opposite sex?
1
0
99

SELECT TO ENTER AGE
Never started...(Go to Q3-1c)
Volunteered same-sex dating

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q3-1c

Go To: Q3-1a
Lead-In: Q3-0 [Default], Q3-0e [Default]
Q3-1a
ENTER AGE IN YEARS:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-1c
Lead-In: Q3-1 [Default]
Q3-1c
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=1) or ([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of
December 31, 2000]=1);
/* Machine check to see if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult or is a member of the grant sample */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-1g)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-1d
Lead-In: Q3-1a [Default], Q3-1 [0:0], Q3-0e [1:1], Q3-1 [-2:-1]

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Q3-1d
How many close friends do you have who are boys?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-1e
Lead-In: Q3-1c [Default]
Q3-1e
How many close friends do you have who are girls?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-1f
Lead-In: Q3-1d [Default]
Q3-1f
Are most of your close friends younger than you are, about the same age as you are or older than you are?
1
2
3

YOUNGER THAN YOU ARE
ABOUT THE SAME AGE AS YOU ARE
OLDER THAN YOU ARE

Go To: Q3-1u
Lead-In: Q3-1e [Default]
Q3-1g
([marital status as of the date of last interview (code)]);
7
1
2

/* Machine check to branch on marital status at DLI */

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-1i)
Married...(Go to Q3-1i)
Separated...(Go to Q3-1q)

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married

Go To: Q3-1u
Lead-In: Q3-0d [1:1], Q3-1c [1:1]
Q3-1i
When we last spoke to you on [date of last interview], you were [married to/living with] [name of R's spouse or
partner as of date of last interview]. Are you still [married to/living with] [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of
last interview]?
1
0
2

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-1o)
INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q3-1u)

If Answer >=-1 and Answer <=-2

Then Go To: Q3-1u

Go To: Q3-1k
Lead-In: Q3-1g [1:1], Q3-1g [7:7]
Q3-1k
Have there been any periods of one month or more between [date of last interview] and today when you did not live
with [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of last interview]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q3-1l
Lead-In: Q3-1i [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Dating and Relationship History

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Q3-1l
([marital status as of the date of last interview (code)]=7);
/* Machine check: Is old marital status living with a partner? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-1m)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-1na
Lead-In: Q3-1k [Default]
Q3-1m
Did you ever marry [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of last interview]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q3-1n)
No

Go To: Q3-1na
Lead-In: Q3-1l [1:1]
Q3-1n
In what month and year did you marry [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of last interview]?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q3-1na
Lead-In: Q3-1m [1:1]
Q3-1na
What is the highest grade or year of school that [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of last interview] has ever
completed?
0
93
94
1
2
3
4
5

NONE
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN
1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
95

2ND YEAR COLLEGE
3RD YEAR COLLEGE
4TH YEAR COLLEGE
5TH YEAR COLLEGE
6TH YEAR COLLEGE
7TH YEAR COLLEGE
8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED

Go To: Q3-1nb
Lead-In: Q3-1l [Default], Q3-1m [Default], Q3-1n [Default]
Q3-1nb
What is [name of R's spouse or partner as of date of last interview]'s religion?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Roman Catholic
Jewish
Baptist
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Episcopalian
Mormon

Go To: Q3-49a
Lead-In: Q3-1na [Default]

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Unitarian
Quaker
Non-Denominational
Other Protestant (SPECIFY)
Muslim, Moslem
Buddhist
Other (SPECIFY)
None

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Q3-1o
How did this relationship end?
1
2
3
4

Separation
Divorce or Annulment
Death of a spouse/partner
Break Up

Go To: Q3-1p
Lead-In: Q3-1i [0:0]
Q3-1p
In what month and year did this relationship end?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q3-1u
Lead-In: Q3-1o [Default]
Q3-1q
When we last spoke to you on [date of last interview], you were separated. Did you ever get a legal divorce?
1
0
2

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-1s)
INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q3-1u)

If Answer >=-1 and Answer <=-2

Then Go To: Q3-1u

Go To: Q3-1r
Lead-In: Q3-1g [2:2]
Q3-1r
In what month and year did this relationship end?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q3-1u
Lead-In: Q3-1q [Default]
Q3-1s
Are you still separated, or did you reunite?
1
2
3

STILL SEPARATED...(Go to Q3-1u)
REUNITED
LESS THAN ONE MONTH

Go To: Q3-1t
Lead-In: Q3-1q [0:0]
Q3-1t
In what month and year did you reunite?
Go To: Q3-1u
Lead-In: Q3-1s [Default]

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

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Q3-1u
([flag indicating presence/absence of partner in household]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R report a partner in the household record? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-2b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-2
Lead-In: Q3-1f [Default], Q3-1g [Default], Q3-1p [Default], Q3-1r [Default], Q3-1t [Default], Q3-1s [1:1], Q3-1i
[2:2], Q3-1i [-1:-2], Q3-1q [2:2], Q3-1q [-1:-2]
Q3-2
What is your current marital status? Are you...
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)
Married
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married

Go To: Q3-2b
Lead-In: Q3-1u [Default]
Q3-2b
([flag indicating if R has reported ever dating]=0) AND ([marital status code]=0);
/* check if never started dating and never married */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-57A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-2c
Lead-In: Q3-2 [Default], Q3-1u [1:1]
Q3-2c
([marital status code]); /* skip according to marital status */
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-2d)
Married...(Go to Q3-4A)
Separated...(Go to Q3-4A)

3
6
0

Divorced...(Go to Q3-4A)
Widowed...(Go to Q3-4A)
Never married...(Go to Q3-3b)

Go To: Q3-4A
Lead-In: Q3-2b [Default]
Q3-2d
([marital status as of the date of last interview (code)]);
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-3)
Married
Separated

Go To: Q3-3a
Lead-In: Q3-2c [7:7]
Q3-3
Have you ever been officially married?
1
0

/* Machine check to branch on marital status at DLI */

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-4A)

Go To: Q3-3a
Lead-In: Q3-2d [0:0], Q3-2d [7:7]

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married...(Go to Q3-3)

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Q3-3a
What (then) is your official marital status?
0
1
2

Never Married
Married
Separated

3
6

Divorced
Widowed

Go To: Q3-4A
Lead-In: Q3-2d [Default], Q3-3 [Default]
Q3-3b
([marital status as of the date of last interview (code)]); /*Machine check to branch on previous marital status at DLI*/
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)
Married
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married...(Go to Q3-4)

Go To: Q3-4A
Lead-In: Q3-2c [0:0]
Q3-4
Nowadays, many unmarried couples live together; sometimes they eventually marry and sometimes they don't.
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] lived with an opposite sex partner, to whom you were not
married, for more than one month?
1
0
3

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-49d)
Volunteered same-sex partner

Go To: Q3-5-A
Lead-In: Q3-3b [0:0]
Q3-4A
EMPTY ([name of R's spouse]); /* Machine Check: Is the symbol for spouse's name from the HHR blank? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-4C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-4F
Lead-In: Q3-2c [Default], Q3-3a [Default], Q3-3b [Default], Q3-2c [2:3], Q3-2c [1:1], Q3-2c [6:6], Q3-3 [0:0]
Q3-4C
EMPTY ([partner's name]); /* Machine check: Is the symbol for partner's name from the HHR blank? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-4G)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-4F
Lead-In: Q3-4A [1:1]
Q3-4F
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] been married to someone else or lived with someone else for
more than one month in a marriage-like relationship other than [name of R's partner()(1)]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q3-5-A)
No

Go To: Q3-5-D
Lead-In: Q3-4A [Default], Q3-4C [Default]

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Q3-4G
([marital status code]=1) OR ([marital status code]=7);
/* check if married , or not married but living with partner and no sp or ptr name from hhr /*
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-5-A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-4H
Lead-In: Q3-4C [1:1]
Q3-4H
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] been married to someone or lived with someone of the
opposite sex for more than one month in a marriage-like relationship [other than old spouse or partner/blank]?
1
0
3

Yes...(Go to Q3-5-A)
No
Volunteered same-sex partner

Go To: Q3-49a
Lead-In: Q3-4G [Default]
Q3-5-A
May I please have the name (or initials) of anyone with whom you were in a marriage or marriage-like relationship
since [date of last interview]?
(INTERVIEWER: ADD NAME(S) TO BLANK ROSTER LINE(S). IF R REPORTED A SPOUSE OR PARTNER
IN THE HOUSEHOLD INTERVIEW, THAT NAME SHOULD APPEAR ON THE FIRST LINE OF THE
ROSTER.)
Refer to Roster: PARTNERS; Items Listed: NAME
Go To: Q3-5-D
Lead-In: Q3-4 [Default], Q3-4F [1:1], Q3-4H [1:1], Q3-4G [1:1]
Q3-5-D
([number of members on the partner roster]=0); /* Machine check to see if partner roster has no members */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-49a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In: Q3-4F [Default], Q3-5-A [Default]
Q3-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop collection information about spouses/partners]);
/* Begin loop collecting information about spouse/partners */
Go To: Q3-6
Lead-In: Q3-5-D [Default]
Q3-6
Now I would like to ask you some questions about your relationship with [name of R's partner()()]. When did you
begin living with [name of R's partner()()]?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q3-7
Lead-In: Q3-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]

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Q3-7
How old was [name of R's partner()()] when you began to live together?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-7-a
Lead-In: Q3-6 [Default]
Q3-7-a
([loop collection information about spouses/partners]=1); /* Is this the first loop? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-7-aa)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-7c
Lead-In: Q3-7 [Default]
Q3-7-aa
([marital status code]);
7
1
2

/* skip based on marcode */

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-7a)
Married...(Go to Q3-7a)
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married...(Go to Q3-11)

Go To: Q3-8
Lead-In: Q3-7-a [1:1]
Q3-7a
What is [name of R's partner()()]'s birthdate?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q3-7b
Lead-In: Q3-7-aa [1:1], Q3-7-aa [7:7]
Q3-7b
([marital status code]);
7
1
2

/* skip based on marcode */

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-11)
Married...(Go to Q3-8)
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married...(Go to Q3-11)

Go To: Q3-7c
Lead-In: Q3-7a [Default]
Q3-7c
([marital status code]=0) OR ([flag indicating if R has ever been officially married]=0); /* skip based on marcode */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-11)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-8a
Lead-In: Q3-7-a [Default], Q3-7b [Default]

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Q3-8
Were you married to [name of R's partner()()] when you started living together?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-10)

Go To: Q3-11
Lead-In: Q3-7-aa [Default], Q3-7b [1:1]
Q3-8a
Were you married to [name of R's partner()()] when you started living together?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-9)

Go To: Q3-10
Lead-In: Q3-7c [Default]
Q3-9
Did you ever marry [name of R's partner()()]?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q3-11)

Go To: Q3-10
Lead-In: Q3-8a [0:0]
Q3-10
In what month and year did you marry [name of R's partner()()]?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q3-11
Lead-In: Q3-8a [Default], Q3-9 [Default], Q3-8 [0:0]
Q3-11
Which of these groups best describes [name of R's partner()()]? [Is/Was] [name of R's partner()()]...
1
2
3
4
5

Black
White (non-Hispanic)
Mexican American, Chicano, Mexicano
Puerto Rican
Cuban

6
7
8
9

Other Hispanic (SPECIFY)
American Indian or Native American
Asian or Pacific Islander
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q3-12
Lead-In: Q3-8 [Default], Q3-10 [Default], Q3-7b [7:7], Q3-7b [0:0], Q3-7c [1:1], Q3-9 [0:0], Q3-7-aa [0:0]

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Q3-12
What [is/was] the highest grade or year of school that [name of R's partner()()] [has ever completed/had completed
by the end of your relationship]?
0
93
94
1
2
3
4
5

NONE
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN
1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
95

2ND YEAR COLLEGE
3RD YEAR COLLEGE
4TH YEAR COLLEGE
5TH YEAR COLLEGE
6TH YEAR COLLEGE
7TH YEAR COLLEGE
8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED

Go To: Q3-13
Lead-In: Q3-11 [Default]
Q3-13
What [is/was] [name of R's partner()()]'s religion? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF
NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Roman Catholic
Jewish
Baptist
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Episcopalian
Mormon

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Unitarian
Quaker
Non-Denominational
Other Protestant (SPECIFY)
Muslim, Moslem
Buddhist
Other (SPECIFY)
None

Go To: Q3-13a
Lead-In: Q3-12 [Default]
Q3-13a
([loop collection information about spouses/partners]=1); /* Is this the first loop? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-13b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-14
Lead-In: Q3-13 [Default]
Q3-13b
([marital status code]); /* skip based on marcode */
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-LOOP-END)
Married...(Go to Q3-LOOP-END)
Separated

Go To: Q3-14
Lead-In: Q3-13a [1:1]
Q3-14
How did this relationship end?
1
2

Separation
Divorce or Annulment

Go To: Q3-15
Lead-In: Q3-13a [Default], Q3-13b [Default]

3
4

Death of a spouse/partner
Break Up

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married

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Q3-15
In what month and year did it end?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q3-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q3-14 [Default]
Q3-LOOP-END
UNTIL([loop collection information about spouses/partners],[loop collection information about
spouses/partners]=[number of members on the partner roster]);
/* End loop asking details about each spouse/partner */
Go To: Q3-49a
Lead-In: Q3-15 [Default], Q3-13b [1:1], Q3-13b [7:7]
Q3-49a
([marital status code]); /* translate marital status and skip accordingly*/
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to OCCSP-D)
Married...(Go to OCCSP-D)
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married

Go To: Q3-49d
Lead-In: Q3-1nb [Default], Q3-4H [Default], Q3-LOOP-END [Default], Q3-5-D [1:1]
Q3-49d
About how many different persons have you dated in the past twelve months?
ENTER NUMBER OF PERSONS:
If Answer =0

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: Q3-57A

Go To: Q3-49e
Lead-In: Q3-49a [Default], Q3-4 [0:0]
Q3-49e
About how often do you usually go out on a date?
4
3
2

Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Less than once or twice a month

1
0

Almost never
DO NOT DATE/HAVEN'T STARTED DATING

Go To: Q3-50A
Lead-In: Q3-49d [Default]
Q3-50A
Are you going out with one particular person, or are you dating more than one person?
1
2
3

DATING ONLY ONE PERSON...(Go to Q3-51A)
DATING MORE THAN ONE PERSON
DATING NO ONE RIGHT NOW

Go To: Q3-57A
Lead-In: Q3-49e [Default]

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Q3-51A
How long have you been dating this person?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS
SELECT TO ENTER YEARS...(Go to Q3-51C)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q3-57A

Go To: Q3-51B
Lead-In: Q3-50A [1:1]
Q3-51B
ENTER MONTHS:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-52A
Lead-In: Q3-51A [Default]
Q3-51C
ENTER YEARS:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3-52A
Lead-In: Q3-51A [2:2]
Q3-52A
How frequently do you and your [boy/girl]friend have arguments about... Showing affection toward each other?
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-53A
Lead-In: Q3-51B [Default], Q3-51C [Default]
Q3-53A
(How frequently do you and your [boy/girl]friend have arguments about...) ...how much time you spend together?
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-54A
Lead-In: Q3-52A [Default]
Q3-54A
(How frequently do you and your [boy/girl]friend have arguments about...) ...dating other people?
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-55A
Lead-In: Q3-53A [Default]
Q3-55A
(How frequently do you and your [boy/girl]friend have arguments about...) ...friends?
1
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q3-56A
Lead-In: Q3-54A [Default]

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

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Q3-56A
How happy are you with your [boy/girl]friend? Would you say...
1
2

Very happy
Somewhat happy

3
4

Somewhat unhappy
Very unhappy

Go To: Q3-57A
Lead-In: Q3-55A [Default]
Q3-57A
The next several questions are on your ideas about romantic relationships in general, not necessarily about any of
your specific relationships. In your ideal world, what kind of relationship would you be in right now?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not dating
Dating several people
Dating one person exclusively
Living together

5
6
7

Married
Married, but seeing other people
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q3-58A
Lead-In: Q3-50A [Default], Q3-56A [Default], Q3-2b [1:1], Q3-51A [-2:-1], Q3-49d [0:0]
Q3-58A
In your ideal world, what would your relationship status be ten years from now?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Not dating
Dating several people
Dating one person exclusively
Living together

5
6
7

Married
Married, but seeing other people
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q4-TIME
Lead-In: Q3-57A [Default]
OCCSP-D
Now I have some questions about your [spouse/partner]'s employment.
Go To: OCCSP-55H
Lead-In: Q3-49a [7:7], Q3-49a [1:1]
OCCSP-55H
What kind of work did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] do at [his/her] main job in the past 12 months? That
is, what was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s occupation?
(For example: plumber, typist, farmer...) (IF NECESSARY: 12 months is the past 52 weeks.)
(INTERVIEWER: INITIALIZE SCREEN AND PRESS  TO ENTER TEXT. PRESS  FOR
DON'T KNOW.)
1
2

SELECT TO RECORD VERBATIM
SPOUSE/PARTNER DID NOT WORK DURING THIS PERIOD...(Go to q3-62)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: OCCSP-55I
Lead-In: OCCSP-D [Default]

Then Go To: OCCSP-55J

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OCCSP-55I
(What kind of work did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] do at [his/her] main job in the past 12 months? That
is, what was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s occupation? )
(For example: plumber, typist, farmer.)

(IF NECESSARY: 12 months is the past 52 weeks.)

Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: OCCSP-55J
Lead-In: OCCSP-55H [Default]
OCCSP-55J
What were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual duties or activities at [his/her] main job in the past 12
months? (For example: types, keeps account books, files, sells cars, teaches, lays bricks, etc..)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q3YA-12
Lead-In: OCCSP-55I [Default], OCCSP-55H [-2:-1]
Q3YA-12
Now we would like to ask you a few questions concerning [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s earnings at
[his/her] main job during the past 12 months. Please include any tips, overtime, and bonuses and give me the amount
[Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] earned before deductions like taxes and Social Security were taken out.
(IF NECESSARY: 12 months is the past 52 weeks.)
Go To: WGSP-71A
Lead-In: OCCSP-55J [Default]
WGSP-71A
For [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job in 1999 what is the easiest way for you to report [his/her] total
earnings BEFORE taxes or other deductions: hourly, weekly, annually, or on some other basis? (READ IF
NECESSARY:) We use this information to compare the amount that people earn in different types of jobs.
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
If Answer =-1

Per hour
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)
Per month
Per year
Other (SPECIFY)

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-71B
Lead-In: Q3YA-12 [Default]
WGSP-71B
Did [he/she] usually receive overtime pay, tips or commissions at [his/her] main job in 1999?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-71G)

Go To: WGSP-71G
Lead-In: WGSP-71A [Default]

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WGSP-71G
[time unit for rate of pay for spouse/partner's job (code)]; /* Branch according the time unit for rate of pay R
reported. */
1
2
3
4

Per hour...(Go to WGSP-71H)
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)...(Go to WGSP-75X)

If Answer =-1

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)...(Go to WGSP-74T)
Per month...(Go to WGSP-74T)
Per year...(Go to WGSP-75I)
Other (SPECIFY)

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-74C
Lead-In: WGSP-71B [Default], WGSP-71B [0:0]
WGSP-71H
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-71I)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-71J
Lead-In: WGSP-71G [1:1]
WGSP-71I
EXCLUDING overtime pay, tips and commissions, what was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s hourly rate of
pay, on [his/her] job?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99 Then Go To: WGSP-71K
If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99 Then Go To: WGSP-71K
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-71P
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-71K
Lead-In: WGSP-71H [1:1]
WGSP-71J
What was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s hourly rate of pay, on [his/her] job?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99 Then Go To: WGSP-71K
If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99 Then Go To: WGSP-71K
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-71P
Go To: WGSP-71U
Lead-In: WGSP-71H [Default]

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WGSP-71K
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's reported hourly wages]) AND
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R's reported hourly wages]);
/* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-71U)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-71Q
Lead-In: WGSP-71I [Default], WGSP-71I [0:0.99], WGSP-71I [30.01:999999.99],
WGSP-71J [30.01:999999.99], WGSP-71J [0:0.99]
WGSP-71P
What is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s hourly rate of pay?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=30
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: WGSP-71Pa
Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-71Pa
Lead-In: WGSP-71I [-2:-2], WGSP-71J [-2:-2]
WGSP-71Pa
([R's estimate of spouse's/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's reported hourly wages])
AND ([R's estimate of spouse's/partner's hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R's reported hourly
wages]); /* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-71U)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-71Q
Lead-In: WGSP-71P [Default], WGSP-71P [1:30]
WGSP-71Q
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner's hourly earnings value to be
verified] HOURLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-71R)

Go To: WGSP-71U
Lead-In: WGSP-71K [Default], WGSP-71Pa [Default]
WGSP-71R
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner's hourly earnings
value to be verified] HOURLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: WGSP-71U
Lead-In: WGSP-71Q [0:0]

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WGSP-71U
How many hours did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] usually work per week at this rate?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: WGSP-71W
Lead-In: WGSP-71J [Default], WGSP-71Q [Default], WGSP-71R [Default], WGSP-71K [1:1], WGSP-71Pa [1:1]
WGSP-71W
([WGSP-71B] =1); /* Did R's spouse/partner receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-71X)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-71U [Default]
WGSP-71X
At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions? (INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME UNIT FOR OVERTIME
PAY FIRST. PRESS TO ENTER AMOUNT.)
1
2
3

HOURLY
DAILY
WEEKLY

5
6
7

MONTHLY
ANNUAL
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: WGSP-71XB
Lead-In: WGSP-71W [1:1]
WGSP-71XB
[WGSP-71X]; /* Translate time unit for rate of overtime pay */
1
2
3

5
6
7

HOURLY...(Go to WGSP-71XBB)
DAILY
WEEKLY...(Go to WGSP-71Xc)

If Answer =-1

MONTHLY...(Go to WGSP-71Xd)
ANNUAL...(Go to WGSP-71Xe)
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-71XBA
Lead-In: WGSP-71X [Default]
WGSP-71XBA
[WGSP-71X]; /* Branch remaining answers from WGSP-71X. */
1
2
3

HOURLY
DAILY...(Go to WGSP-71Xf)
WEEKLY

Go To: WGSP-72C
Lead-In: WGSP-71XB [Default]

5
6
7

MONTHLY
ANNUAL
OTHER (SPECIFY)...(Go to WGSP-71Xg)

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WGSP-71XBB
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER HOURLY AMOUNT)
If Answer =-1

Enter Answer: |__|.|__|__|

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-72G
Lead-In: WGSP-71XB [1:1]
WGSP-71Xc
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s job how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips
or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER WEEKLY AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-71XB [3:3]
WGSP-71Xd
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER MONTHLY AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-72C
Lead-In: WGSP-71XB [5:5]
WGSP-71Xe
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER ANNUAL AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-72C
Lead-In: WGSP-71XB [6:6]
WGSP-71Xf
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=240 Then Go To: WGSP-72C
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-72C
Lead-In: WGSP-71XBA [2:2]

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WGSP-71Xg
(At [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s main job, how much did [he/she] usually receive JUST in overtime pay,
tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-71XBA [7:7]
WGSP-72C
What is your best estimate of how much [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] usually (earn/earned) WEEKLY,
JUST in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-72D
Lead-In: WGSP-71XBA [Default], WGSP-71Xd [Default], WGSP-71Xe [Default], WGSP71Xf [Default], WGSP-71Xf [1:240]
WGSP-72D
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. USUAL [time unit for overtime pay] EARNINGS IN OVERTIME PAY, TIPS
OR COMMISSIONS IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner's overtime earnings value to be verified] IS THIS
ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-72E)

Go To: WGSP-72F
Lead-In: WGSP-72C [Default]
WGSP-72E
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner's overtime
earnings value to be verified] [time unit for overtime pay]
ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

Go To: WGSP-72F
Lead-In: WGSP-72D [0:0]
WGSP-72F
[numeric value for time unit for overtime pay]; /* What time unit of overtime pay did R report? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-72G)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-72D [Default], WGSP-72E [Default]
WGSP-72G
How many hours did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] usually work per week at this rate?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-71XBB [Default], WGSP-72F [1:1]

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WGSP-74C
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for daily/weekly/other time unit ROP - see WGSP-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-74E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-74D
Lead-In: WGSP-71G [Default]
WGSP-74D
What were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual weekly earnings on [his/her] main job before taxes or
other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: WGSP-74Ka
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-74K-1
Go To: WGSP-74Ka
Lead-In: WGSP-74C [Default]
WGSP-74K-1
What is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual weekly earnings on [his/her] main job
before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

Go To: WGSP-74Ka
Lead-In: WGSP-74D [-2:-2]
WGSP-74E
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual weekly
earnings on [his/her] main job, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: WGSP-74Ka
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-74K-2
Go To: WGSP-74Ka
Lead-In: WGSP-74C [1:1]
WGSP-74K-2
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s
usual weekly earnings on [his/her] main job, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: WGSP-74Ka
Lead-In: WGSP-74E [-2:-2]

Then Go To: Q3YA-15A

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WGSP-74Ka
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's reported weekly wages]) AND
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R 's reported weekly wages]);
/* Is the reported weekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76O)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-74L
Lead-In: WGSP-74D [Default], WGSP-74K-1 [Default], WGSP-74E [Default], WGSP-74K2 [Default], WGSP-74D [1:1500], WGSP-74E [1:1500]
WGSP-74L
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner weekly/daily/other earnings
value to be verified] WEEKLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-74M)

Go To: WGSP-76O
Lead-In: WGSP-74Ka [Default]
WGSP-74M
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner
weekly/daily/other earnings value to be verified] WEEKLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: WGSP-76O
Lead-In: WGSP-74L [0:0]
WGSP-74T
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for monthly and bi-monthly time units for ROP */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-74V)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-74U
Lead-In: WGSP-71G [8:8], WGSP-71G [5:5]
WGSP-74U
What were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual monthly earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before
taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Ba
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-75B-1
Go To: WGSP-75Ba
Lead-In: WGSP-74T [Default]

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WGSP-75B-1
What is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual monthly earnings on [his/her] main job
in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Ba
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-75Ba
Lead-In: WGSP-74U [-2:-2]
WGSP-74V
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual monthly
earnings on [his/her] main job before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Ba
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-75B-2
Go To: WGSP-75Ba
Lead-In: WGSP-74T [1:1]
WGSP-75B-2
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s
usual monthly earnings on [his/her] main job before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Ba
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-75Ba
Lead-In: WGSP-74V [-2:-2]
WGSP-75Ba
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's monthly wages]) AND ([spouse/partner's
hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R 's monthly wages]);
/* Is the reported monthly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-75I)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-75C
Lead-In: WGSP-74U [Default], WGSP-75B-1 [Default], WGSP-74V [Default], WGSP-75B-2 [Default], WGSP-74U
[1:6000], WGSP-74V [1:6000], WGSP-75B-1 [1:6000], WGSP-75B-2 [1:6000]
WGSP-75C
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner monthly/bi-monthly earnings
value to be verified] MONTHLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-75D)

Go To: WGSP-75I
Lead-In: WGSP-75Ba [Default]

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WGSP-75D
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS $[spouse/partner monthly/bimonthly earnings value to be verified] MONTHLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: WGSP-75I
Lead-In: WGSP-75C [0:0]
WGSP-75I
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for those reporting annual ROP. See WGSP-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-75K)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-75J
Lead-In: WGSP-75C [Default], WGSP-75D [Default], WGSP-71G [6:6], WGSP-75Ba [1:1]
WGSP-75J
What were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual annual earnings on [his/her] job in 1999, before taxes or
other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Qa
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-75Q-1
Go To: WGSP-75Qa
Lead-In: WGSP-75I [Default]
WGSP-75Q-1
What is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual annual earnings on [his/her] job in 1999,
before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Qa
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-75Qa
Lead-In: WGSP-75J [-2:-2]
WGSP-75K
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what are [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual annual
earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Qa
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-75Q-2
Go To: WGSP-75Qa
Lead-In: WGSP-75I [1:1]

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WGSP-75Q-2
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s
usual annual earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: WGSP-75Qa
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-75Qa
Lead-In: WGSP-75K [-2:-2]
WGSP-75Qa
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's annual wages]) AND ([spouse/partner's
hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R 's annual wages]);
/* Is the reported annual wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76M)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-75R
Lead-In: WGSP-75J [Default], WGSP-75Q-1 [Default], WGSP-75K [Default], WGSP-75Q-2 [Default], WGSP-75J
[1:72000], WGSP-75K [1:72000], WGSP-75Q-1 [1:72000], WGSP-75Q-2 [1:72000]
WGSP-75R
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner annual earnings value to be
verified] ANNUALLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-75S)

Go To: WGSP-75X
Lead-In: WGSP-75Qa [Default]
WGSP-75S
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner annual earnings
value to be verified] ANNUALLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: WGSP-75X
Lead-In: WGSP-75R [0:0]
WGSP-75X
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for R's that reported bi-weekly ROP in WGSP-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-75Z)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-75Y
Lead-In: WGSP-75R [Default], WGSP-75S [Default], WGSP-71G [4:4]

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WGSP-75Y
What were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual bi-weekly earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before
taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: WGSP-76Fa
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-76F-1
Go To: WGSP-76Fa
Lead-In: WGSP-75X [Default]
WGSP-76F-1
What is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual bi-weekly earnings on [his/her] main
job in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: WGSP-76Fa
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-76Fa
Lead-In: WGSP-75Y [-2:-2]
WGSP-75Z
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what were [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s usual bi-weekly
earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: WGSP-76Fa
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: WGSP-76F-2
Go To: WGSP-76Fa
Lead-In: WGSP-75X [1:1]
WGSP-76F-2
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what is your best estimate of [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s
usual bi-weekly earnings on [his/her] main job in 1999, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: WGSP-76Fa
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q3YA-15A
Go To: WGSP-76Fa
Lead-In: WGSP-75Z [-2:-2]
WGSP-76Fa
([spouse/partner's hourly rate of pay] >= [default minimum value of R 's bi-weekly wages]) AND ([spouse/partner's
hourly rate of pay] <= [default maximum value of R 's bi-weekly wages]);
/* Is the reported biweekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76M)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-76G
Lead-In: WGSP-75Y [Default], WGSP-76F-1 [Default], WGSP-75Z [Default], WGSP-76F-2 [Default], WGSP-75Y
[1:3000], WGSP-75Z [1:3000], WGSP-76F-1 [1:3000], WGSP-76F-2 [1:3000]

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WGSP-76G
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner bi-weekly earnings value to
be verified] BI-WEEKLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to WGSP-76H)

Go To: WGSP-76M
Lead-In: WGSP-76Fa [Default]
WGSP-76H
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[spouse/partner bi-weekly
earnings value to be verified] BI-WEEKLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: WGSP-76M
Lead-In: WGSP-76G [0:0]
WGSP-76M
INPATH ([WGSP-75I]); /* Is there an entry in WGSP-75I? Did R report ROP in annual time unit? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76N)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-76O
Lead-In: WGSP-76G [Default], WGSP-76H [Default], WGSP-75Qa [1:1], WGSP-76Fa
[1:1]
WGSP-76N
How many weeks a year did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] get paid for in [his/her] main job in 1999?
(ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: WGSP-76O
Lead-In: WGSP-76M [1:1]
WGSP-76O
([time unit for rate of pay for spouse/partner's job (code)] = 7) OR ([time unit for rate of pay for spouse/partner's job
(code)] = -2);
/* Did R report "other" time unit for rate of pay, or R didn't know or refused to report time unit for rate of pay? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76P)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-76Q
Lead-In: WGSP-74L [Default], WGSP-74M [Default], WGSP-76M [Default], WGSP-76N
[Default], WGSP-74Ka [1:1]
WGSP-76P
Was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] PAID AT AN HOURLY RATE on [his/her] main job in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to WGSP-76R)
No

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-76O [1:1]

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WGSP-76Q
Even though you told me it is easier to report [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] earnings [time unit for rate of
pay for spouse/partner's job], was [he/she] PAID AT AN HOURLY RATE on [his/her] job in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to WGSP-76R)
No

Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-76O [Default]
WGSP-76R
([WGSP-71B] = 1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to WGSP-76S)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: WGSP-76T
Lead-In: WGSP-76P [1:1], WGSP-76Q [1:1]
WGSP-76S
EXCLUDING overtime pay, tips and commissions, what was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s hourly rate
of pay on [his/her] main job in 1999?
(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $30.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNT.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-76R [1:1]
WGSP-76T
What was [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner]'s hourly rate of pay on [his/her] main job in 1999?
(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $30.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNT.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: Q3YA-15A
Lead-In: WGSP-76R [Default]
Q3YA-15A
During the past 12 months (or 52 weeks), how many weeks did [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] work at all
jobs, either full-time or part-time, not counting work around the house?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0

Then Go To: Q3-62

Go To: Q3YA-15B
Lead-In: WGSP-71W [Default], WGSP-71Xc [Default], WGSP-71Xg [Default], WGSP-72F [Default], WGSP-72G
[Default], WGSP-76P [Default], WGSP-76Q [Default], WGSP-76S [Default], WGSP-76T [Default], WGSP-71Xd
[1:6000], WGSP-71Xe [1:72000], WGSP-72C [1:1500], WGSP-71A [-1:-1], WGSP-71G [-1:-1], WGSP-71I [-1:-1],
WGSP-71J [-1:-1], WGSP-71P [-2:-1], WGSP-71XB [-1:-1], WGSP-71XBB [-1:-1], WGSP-71Xd [-1:-1], WGSP71Xe [-1:-1], WGSP-71Xf [-1:-1], WGSP-72C [-2:-1], WGSP-74D [-1:-1], WGSP-74K-1 [-2:-1], WGSP-74E [-1:1], WGSP-74K-2 [-2:-1], WGSP-74U [-1:-1], WGSP-74V [-1:-1], WGSP-75B-1 [-2:-1], WGSP-75B-2 [-2:-1],
WGSP-75J [-1:-1], WGSP-75K [-1:-1], WGSP-75Q-1 [-2:-2], WGSP-75Q-2 [-2:-1], WGSP-75Y [-1:-1], WGSP-75Z
[-1:-1], WGSP-76F-1 [-2:-1], WGSP-76F-2 [-2:-1]

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Q3YA-15B
In the weeks [Name of (most recent) spouse/partner] worked how many hours did [he/she] USUALLY work per
week?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q3-62
Lead-In: Q3YA-15A [Default]
Q3-62
([marital status code]); /* skip according to marcode */
7
1
2

Living with a partner (not married)...(Go to Q3-63)
Married...(Go to Q3-72)
Separated

3
6
0

Divorced
Widowed
Never married

Go To: Q3-63
Lead-In: Q3YA-15B [Default], OCCSP-55H [2:2], Q3YA-15A [0:0]
Q3-63
Now, I have some additional questions about your CURRENT relationship. Would you say your current relationship
is...
1
2
3

Very happy
Fairly happy
Not too happy

Go To: Q3-64a
Lead-In: Q3-62 [Default], Q3-62 [7:7]
Q3-64a
How often do you and your partner.... Calmly discuss something? Would you say...
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

Go To: Q3-64b
Lead-In: Q3-63 [Default]
Q3-64b
(How often do you and your partner....) ....Laugh together? (Would you say...)
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

Go To: Q3-64c
Lead-In: Q3-64a [Default]
Q3-64c
(How often do you and your partner....) ....Tell each other about your day? (Would you say...)
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

Go To: Q3-65a
Lead-In: Q3-64b [Default]

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

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Q3-65a
How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about.... Chores and responsibilities? Would you say...
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65b
Lead-In: Q3-64c [Default]
Q3-65b
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about...) Your children, if you have any? (Would you
say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65c
Lead-In: Q3-65a [Default]
Q3-65c
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) ....Money? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65d
Lead-In: Q3-65b [Default]
Q3-65d
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Showing affection toward each other? (Would
you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65e
Lead-In: Q3-65c [Default]
Q3-65e
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Religion? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65f
Lead-In: Q3-65d [Default]
Q3-65f
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Leisure or free time? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q3-65g
Lead-In: Q3-65e [Default]

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

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Q3-65g
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Drinking? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65h
Lead-In: Q3-65f [Default]
Q3-65h
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Affairs with other people? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65i
Lead-In: Q3-65g [Default]
Q3-65i
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) [his/her] relatives? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65j
Lead-In: Q3-65h [Default]
Q3-65j
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Your relatives? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65k
Lead-In: Q3-65i [Default]
Q3-65k
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) [his/her] friends? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-65l
Lead-In: Q3-65j [Default]
Q3-65l
(How frequently do you and your partner have arguments about....) Your friends? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q3-65m
Lead-In: Q3-65k [Default]

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Dating and Relationship History

Q3-65m
([flag indicating R has indicated a same-sex partner on the household roster]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R report a same-sex partner? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q3-65n)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q3-66
Lead-In: Q3-65l [Default]
Q3-65n
Do you and your partner have definite plans to stay together?
1
0
2
3

Yes
No
IF VOLUNTEERED, CONSIDER OURSELVES MARRIED
IF VOLUNTEERED, HAVE HAD COMMITMENT CEREMONY

Go To: Q4-0
Lead-In: Q3-65m [1:1]
Q3-66
Do you and your partner have definite plans to get married?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q3-69a)
No

Go To: Q3-67
Lead-In: Q3-65m [Default]
Q3-67
Do you think you will eventually marry [him/her]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q3-69)
No

Go To: Q3-68
Lead-In: Q3-66 [Default]
Q3-68
Do you think you will ever marry?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q3-69)
No

Go To: Q4-0
Lead-In: Q3-67 [Default]
Q3-69
At what age would you like to get married?
Go To: Q4-0
Lead-In: Q3-67 [1:1], Q3-68 [1:1]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q3-69a
At what age do you plan to get married?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q4-0
Lead-In: Q3-66 [1:1]
Q3-72
Now, I have some additional questions about your current relationship. Would you say that your marriage is .....
1
2
3

Very happy
Fairly happy
Not too happy

Go To: Q3-73a
Lead-In: Q3-62 [1:1]
Q3-73a
How often do you and your [husband/wife]... Calmly discuss something? Would you say...
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

Go To: Q3-73b
Lead-In: Q3-72 [Default]
Q3-73b
(How often do you and your [husband/wife]...) ....Laugh together? (Would you say...)
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

Go To: Q3-73c
Lead-In: Q3-73a [Default]
Q3-73c
(How often do you and your [husband/wife]...) Tell each other about your day? (Would you say...)
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

Go To: Q3-74a
Lead-In: Q3-73b [Default]
Q3-74a
How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about.... Chores and responsibilities? Would you
say...
1
2

Almost Every Day
Once or Twice a Week

Go To: Q3-74b
Lead-In: Q3-73c [Default]

3
4

Once or Twice a Month
Less Than Once a Month

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Q3-74b
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Your children, if you have any? (Would
you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74c
Lead-In: Q3-74a [Default]
Q3-74c
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Money? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74d
Lead-In: Q3-74b [Default]
Q3-74d
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Showing affection toward each other?
(Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74e
Lead-In: Q3-74c [Default]
Q3-74e
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Religion? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74f
Lead-In: Q3-74d [Default]
Q3-74f
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Leisure or free time? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74g
Lead-In: Q3-74e [Default]
Q3-74g
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Drinking? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q3-74h
Lead-In: Q3-74f [Default]

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

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Q3-74h
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Affairs with other people? (Would you
say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74i
Lead-In: Q3-74g [Default]
Q3-74i
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) [his/her] relatives? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74j
Lead-In: Q3-74h [Default]
Q3-74j
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Your relatives? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74k
Lead-In: Q3-74i [Default]
Q3-74k
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) [his/her] friends? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

Go To: Q3-74l
Lead-In: Q3-74j [Default]
Q3-74l
(How frequently do you and your [husband/wife] have arguments about....) Your friends? (Would you say...)
1
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q4-0
Lead-In: Q3-74k [Default]

3
4

Hardly Ever
Never

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SECTION 4: REGULAR SCHOOLING
Q4-0
Now I would like to ask you some questions about school.
Go To: Q4-1
Lead-In: Q3-58A [Default], Q3-65n [Default], Q3-68 [Default], Q3-69 [Default], Q3-69a [Default], Q3-74l [Default]
Q4-1
Are you CURRENTLY attending or enrolled in REGULAR school, that is in an elementary school, a middle school,
a high school, a college, or graduate school?
(INTERVIEWER: DURING SUMMER, R IS ENROLLED IF R WAS IN SCHOOL IN THE SPRING AND
WILL BE IN SCHOOL IN THE FALL)
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-2)
No

Go To: Q4-5B
Lead-In: Q4-0 [Default]
Q4-2
What grade or year of school is that?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE
2ND YEAR COLLEGE
3RD YEAR COLLEGE

16
17
18
19
20
95
0

4TH YEAR COLLEGE
5TH YEAR COLLEGE
6TH YEAR COLLEGE
7TH YEAR COLLEGE
8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED
None

Go To: Q4-3
Lead-In: Q4-1 [1:1]
Q4-3
([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] >=1 ) and ([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] <=12);
/* CURRENTLY in grade between 1 and 12 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q4-7A)

Go To: Q4-3A
Lead-In: Q4-2 [Default]
Q4-3A
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Check: ever been interviewed? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-4)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-5
Lead-In: Q4-3 [Default]

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Q4-4
There are many things that people might say to describe their schools. I am going to read some statements that other
people have made about their schools, and I would like to know how well you think these statements describe your
school....
Go To: Q4-4a
Lead-In: Q4-3A [1:1]
Q4-4a
...... As I read each statement, tell me whether you think the statement is very true, somewhat true, not too true, or not
at all true for your school. It's easy to make friends at this school.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-4b
ead-In: Q4-4 [Default]
Q4-4b
.......Most of the teachers are willing to help with personal problems.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-4c
Lead-In: Q4-4a [Default]
Q4-4c
.......Most of my classes are boring.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

Go To: Q4-4d
Lead-In: Q4-4b [Default]
Q4-4d
.......I don't feel safe at this school.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

Go To: Q4-4e
Lead-In: Q4-4c [Default]
Q4-4e
.......Most of my teachers really know their subjects well.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

Go To: Q4-4f
Lead-In: Q4-4d [Default]

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Regular Schooling

Q4-4f
......You can get away with almost anything at this school.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-4g
Lead-In: Q4-4e [Default]
Q4-4g
.......My schoolwork requires me to think to the best of my ability.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-4h
Lead-In: Q4-4f [Default]
Q4-4h
.......At this school, a person has the freedom to learn what interests him or her.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-4i
Lead-In: Q4-4g [Default]
Q4-4i
.......This school offers good job counseling.
1
2

Very True
Somewhat True

3
4

Not Too True
Not at All True

Go To: Q4-5
Lead-In: Q4-4h [Default]
Q4-5
How satisfied are you with your school -- very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very
dissatisfied?
1
2

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied

3
4

Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Go To: Q4-7A
Lead-In: Q4-3A [Default], Q4-4i [Default]
Q4-5B
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=1);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-5C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-6
Lead-In: Q4-1 [Default]

/* Check: ever been interviewed? */

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Q4-5C
Since [text version of date of last interview], have you ever been enrolled in REGULAR school, that is in an
elementary school, a middle school, a high school, a college or university, or graduate school?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-6)
No

Go To: Q4-5D
Lead-In: Q4-5B [1:1]
Q4-5D
([flag indicating if R had high school diploma as of DLI] =1); /* did R have HS diploma as of 1998 interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-31jja)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-28
Lead-In: Q4-5C [Default]
Q4-6
When were you last enrolled in regular school -- What was the month and year?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER MONTH AND YEAR
Never enrolled...(Go to Q4-75)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q4-7

Go To: Q4-6a
Lead-In: Q4-5B [Default], Q4-5C [1:1]
Q4-6a
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-7
Lead-In: Q4-6 [Default]
Q4-7
What is the main reason you left at that time?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
(IF MORE THAN ONE REASON GIVEN, PROBE: What is the main reason?)
1
10
2
3
11
5
4

RECEIVED DEGREE, COMPLETED
COURSE WORK
EXPELLED OR SUSPENDED
GETTING MARRIED
PREGNANCY
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
LACK OF ABILITY, POOR GRADES
OTHER REASONS DIDN'T LIKE SCHOOL

Go To: Q4-7A
Lead-In: Q4-6a [Default], Q4-6 [-2:-1]

6
7
8
9
12
13

HOME RESPONSIBILITIES
OFFERED GOOD JOB, CHOSE TO
WORK
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES,
COULDN'T AFFORD TO GO
ENTERED MILITARY
MOVED AWAY FROM SCHOOL
OTHER (SPECIFY)

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Regular Schooling

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Q4-7A
([flag indicating if R had high school diploma as of DLI] =1); /* did R have HS diploma as of 1998 interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-17a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-7B
Lead-In: Q4-5 [Default], Q4-7 [Default], Q4-3 [0:0]
Q4-7B
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
1
0

/* Check: Is R 21 or over on 12/31/2000? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-17a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-8
Lead-In: Q4-7A [Default]
Q4-8
[Since the date of last interview how/How] many high schools have you attended?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q4-9
Lead-In: Q4-7B [Default]
Q4-9
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] dropped out of regular school for at least one month and then
returned?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-14)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q4-14

Go To: Q4-10
Lead-In: Q4-8 [Default]
Q4-10
How many times did you drop out of regular school and then return?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)
If Answer =0

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: Q4-14

Go To: Q4-11
Lead-In: Q4-9 [Default]
Q4-11
Thinking about the last time you dropped out of regular school for at least one month and then returned...
In what month and year did you (last) drop out?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)
Go To: Q4-11a
Lead-In: Q4-10 [Default]

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

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Q4-11a
("-"$[month and year (last) dropped out of regular school for at least one month and then returned]);
/* Machine check: Does either the month or the year contain a minus sign? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-11d)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-12
Lead-In: Q4-11 [Default]
4-11d
What grade in school were you in when you last dropped out?
1
2
3
4

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE

5
6
7
8

5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE

Go To: Q4-12
Lead-In: Q4-11a [1:1]
Q4-12
Thinking about the last time you dropped out of regular school for at least one month and then returned...
In what month and year did you (last) return?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-13
Lead-In: Q4-11a [Default], Q4-11d [Default]
Q4-13
What is the main reason for this (last) interruption?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
(IF MORE THAN ONE REASON GIVEN, PROBE: What is the MAIN reason?)
1
10
2
3
11
5
4

RECEIVED DEGREE, COMPLETED
COURSE WORK
EXPELLED OR SUSPENDED
GETTING MARRIED
PREGNANCY
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
LACK OF ABILITY, POOR GRADES
OTHER REASONS DIDN'T LIKE SCHOOL

6
7
8
9
12
13

HOME RESPONSIBILITIES
OFFERED GOOD JOB, CHOSE TO
WORK
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES,
COULDN'T AFFORD TO GO
ENTERED MILITARY
MOVED AWAY FROM SCHOOL
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q4-14
Lead-In: Q4-12 [Default]
Q4-14
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] repeated a grade in school?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-16)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q4-16

Go To: Q4-15
Lead-In: Q4-13 [Default], Q4-9 [0:0], Q4-10 [0:0], Q4-9 [-1:-1]

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Q4-15
What grade(s) did you repeat? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY.)
1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE

5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE

Go To: Q4-16
Lead-In: Q4-14 [Default]
Q4-16
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] skipped ahead a grade?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-17a)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q4-17a

Go To: Q4-17
Lead-In: Q4-15 [Default], Q4-14 [0:0], Q4-14 [-1:-1]
Q4-17
What grade(s) did you skip? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY.)
1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE

9
10
11
12

5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE

Go To: Q4-17a
Lead-In: Q4-16 [Default]
Q4-17a
([is R currently enrolled]); /* is YA currently enrolled */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q4-18a)

Go To: Q4-19
Lead-In: Q4-17 [Default], Q4-7A [1:1], Q4-7B [1:1], Q4-16 [0:0], Q4-16 [-1:-1]
Q4-18a
What is the highest grade of regular school you have ever attended?
(INTERVIEWER: YOUNG ADULT IS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

Go To: Q4-19
Lead-In: Q4-17a [0:0]

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE
2ND YEAR COLLEGE
3RD YEAR COLLEGE

16
17
18
19
20
95
0

4TH YEAR COLLEGE
5TH YEAR COLLEGE
6TH YEAR COLLEGE
7TH YEAR COLLEGE
8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED
None

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Q4-19
What is the highest grade of regular school that you have completed and gotten credit for?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE
2ND YEAR COLLEGE
3RD YEAR COLLEGE

16
17
18
19
20
95
0

4TH YEAR COLLEGE
5TH YEAR COLLEGE
6TH YEAR COLLEGE
7TH YEAR COLLEGE
8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED
None

Go To: Q4-19AA
Lead-In: Q4-17a [Default], Q4-18a [Default]
Q4-19AA
([flag indicating if R had high school diploma as of DLI]=1); /* did R have HS diploma as of 1998 interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-56a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-19-a
Lead-In: Q4-19 [Default]
Q4-19-a
([highest grade R completed] > 12) OR ([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of December 31, 2000]=1);
/*Branch Rs who have completed one or more years of college but whom we don't know diploma status into diploma
question. Also Branch Rs from grant sample for whom we do not know diploma status. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-28)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: SCHLFIND-A
Lead-In: Q4-19AA [Default]
SCHLFIND-A
EMPTY ([name of school R attended at date of last interview]);
/* machine check to see if name of school attending at DL1 is in information sheet*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to SCHLFIND-11)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: SCHLFIND-B
Lead-In: Q4-19-a [Default]
SCHLFIND-B
Our records indicate that you were attending [name of school R attended at date of last interview] when we
interviewed you on [date of last interview]. Is this the school [you are currently attending/you last attended]?
1
0
2

Yes...(Go to Q4-26a)
No
R SAYS DID NOT ATTEND THIS SCHOOL

Go To: SCHLFIND-11
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-A [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Regular Schooling

SCHLFIND-11
In what state is the (regular/high) school [you are currently attending/you last attended]? ENTER THE STATE:
(1) ALABAMA
(2) ALASKA
(4) ARIZONA
(5) ARKANSAS
(6) CALIFORNIA
(8) COLORADO
(9) CONNECTICUT
(10) DELAWARE
(11) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
(12) FLORIDA
(13) GEORGIA
(15) HAWAII
(16) IDAHO
(17) ILLINOIS
(18) INDIANA
(19) IOWA
(20) KANSAS
(21) KENTUCKY

If Answer =-2
If Answer =-1

(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(37)
(38)

LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA

Then Go To: SCHLFIND-18
Then Go To: Q4-25A

Go To: SCHLFIND-13
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-B [Default], SCHLFIND-A [1:1]

(39)
(40)
(41)
(42)
(44)
(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
(49)
(50)
(51)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)

OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING

(99) NOT IN THE UNITED STATES

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SCHLFIND-11A
In which country?
(300)
(101)
(102)
(103)
(104)
(105)
(106)
(107)
(108)
(109)
(110)
(111)
(112)
(113)
(114)
(115)
(116)
(117)
(118)
(119)
(120)
(121)
(122)
(123)
(124)
(125)
(126)
(127)
(128)
(129)
(130)
(131)
(132)
(133)
(134)
(135)
(136)
(138)
(139)
(140)
(141)
(142)
(143)

UNITED STATES
AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
ALGERIA
ANTIGUA
ARGENTINA
ARMENIA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BAHAMAS
BANGLADESH (EAST PAKISTAN)
BARBADOS
BELGIUM
BENIN
BERMUDA
BOLIVIA
BRAZIL
BULGARIA
BURMA
CAMBODIA
CANADA
QUEBEC
CEYLON (SRI LANKA)
CHILE
CHINA
COLOMBIA
COSTA RICA
CUBA
CURACAO
CYPRUS
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
DENMARK
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ECUADOR
EGYPT
EL SALVADOR
ENGLAND
ETHIOPIA
FINLAND
FRANCE
FRENCH GUIANA
GAMBIA
GERMANY

If Answer =-2
If Answer =-1

(144)
(145)
(146)
(147)
(148)
(149)
(150)
(151)
(152)
(153)
(154)
(155)
(156)
(157)
(158)
(159)
(160)
(161)
(162)
(163)
(164)
(165)
(166)
(167)
(168)
(170)
(171)
(172)
(173)
(175)
(176)
(177)
(178)
(179)
(180)
(181)
(182)
(183)
(184)
(185)
(186)
(187)

GHANA
GREECE
GUADELOUPE
GUATEMALA
GUINEA
GIUNEA-BISSEAU
GUYANA
HAITI
HONDURAS
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
ICELAND
INDIA
INDONESIA
IRAN
IRAQ
IRELAND (EIRE)
ISRAEL
ITALY
IVORY COAST
JAMAICA
JAPAN
JORDAN
KOREA
LAOS
LEBANON
LIBERIA
LIBYA
LIECHTENSTEIN
LUXEMBOURG
MALAYSIA
MALTA
MARTINIQUE
MEXICO
MONACO
MOROCCO
NETHERLANDS
NEW GUINEA (PAPUA)
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NIGERIA
NORTHERN IRELAND
(ULSTER)

(188) NORWAY
(189) PAKISTAN
(190) PANAMA
(191) PARAGUAY
(192) PHILIPPINES
(193) PERU
(194) POLAND
(195) PORTUGAL
(196) RHODESIA
(197) ROMANIA
(200) SAUDI ARABIA
(201) SCANDINAVIA
(202) SCOTLAND
(203) SENEGAL
(204) SIERRA LEONE
(205) SINGAPORE
(206) SOUTH AFRICA
(207) SPAIN
(208) SURINAM
(199) SWEDEN
(209) SWITZERLAND
(210) SYRIA
(211) TAIWAN
(212) THAILAND
(213) TOGO
(214) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
(215) TUNISIA
(216) TURKEY
(218) UGANDA
(219) URUGUAY
(220) U.S.S.R.
(221) VENEZUELA
(222) VIETNAM
(223) VIRGIN ISLANDS (not U.S.)
(224) WALES
(225) YUGOSLAVIA
(45) OTHER-IN ASIA
(47) OTHER-IN THE CARIBBEAN
(48) OTHER-IN EUROPE
(49) OTHER-IN THE MIDDLE EAST
(50) OTHER-IN THE PACIFIC
ISLANDS
(400) OTHER (SPECIFY)

Then Go To: SCHLFIND-18
Then Go To: Q4-25A

Go To: SCHLFIND-18
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-11 [99:99]
SCHLFIND-13
PLEASE SELECT THE CITY:
INTERVIEWER: IF CITY IS NOT ON LIST, SELECT "OTHER CITY" (LAST OPTION).
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=0
Go To: SCHLFIND-15
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-11 [Default]

Then Go To: SCHLFIND-18

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SCHLFIND-15
PLEASE SELECT THE SCHOOL:
INTERVIEWER: IF SCHOOL IS NOT ON LIST, SELECT "OTHER SCHOOL" (LAST OPTION). PLEASE BE
PATIENT, THIS MAY TAKE A MOMENT TO LOAD.
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=0

Then Go To: SCHLFIND-18

Go To: SCHLFIND-18
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-13 [Default]
SCHLFIND-18
Verification Screen:
Pin Number:: _________________________________ School Name:: _________________________________
Address:: ___________________________ City:: __________________________ State::_____________________
Go To: Q4-25A
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-11A [Default], SCHLFIND-15 [Default], SCHLFIND-11 [-2:-2],
SCHLFIND-15 [-2:0], SCHLFIND-13 [-2:0], SCHLFIND-11A [-2:-2]
Q4-25A
[Is/Was] that school a public or private school?
1
2

PUBLIC
PRIVATE...(Go to Q4-25B)

Go To: Q4-26
Lead-In: SCHLFIND-18 [Default], SCHLFIND-11 [-1:-1], SCHLFIND-11A [-1:-1]
Q4-25B
[Does/Did] that school have a religious affiliation or [Does/Did] it have no religious affiliation?
1
2

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
NO RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

Go To: Q4-26
Lead-In: Q4-25A [2:2]
Q4-26
When did you start going to [this/that] school -- In what month and year?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-26a
Lead-In: Q4-25A [Default], Q4-25B [Default]
Q4-26a
(([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] >=1) and ([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] <=12))
and ([is R currently enrolled]=1); /* CURRENTLY ATTENDING is grade between 1 and 12 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-31)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-27b
Lead-In: Q4-26 [Default], SCHLFIND-B [1:1]

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Q4-27b
When did you stop going to school there or graduate?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-28
Lead-In: Q4-26a [Default], Q4-26a [0:0]
Q4-28
Do you have a high school diploma or have you ever passed a high school equivalency or G.E.D test?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-31jja)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q4-31jja

Go To: Q4-29
Lead-In: Q4-5D [Default], Q4-27b [Default], Q4-19-a [1:1]
Q4-29
Which do you have- a high school diploma or G.E.D?
1
2
3

High school diploma...(Go to Q4-30a)
GED...(Go to Q4-30b)
(IF VOLUNTEERED:) BOTH...(Go to Q4-30a)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q4-31jja

Go To: Q4-30a
Lead-In: Q4-28 [Default]
Q4-30a
When did you receive your high school diploma?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-31jja
Lead-In: Q4-29 [Default], Q4-29 [3:3], Q4-29 [1:1]
Q4-30b
When did you receive your G.E.D?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-31jja
Lead-In: Q4-29 [2:2]
Q4-31
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine Check: Is R new to YA sample?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-31a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-31q
Lead-In: Q4-26a [1:1]

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Q4-31a
While in school, about how much time do you spend on homework each week?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, ENTER 00.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q4-31b
Lead-In: Q4-31 [1:1]
Q4-31b
Outside of school, about how much time do you spend on homework each week?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, ENTER 00.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q4-31c
Lead-In: Q4-31a [Default]
Q4-31c
How much additional reading do you do each week on your own outside of school not in connection to schoolwork?
(Do not count any school-assigned reading.)
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, ENTER 00.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q4-31d
Lead-In: Q4-31b [Default]
Q4-31d
In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher.... review the work
from the previous day? Would you say never/rarely, 1-2 times a month, 1-2 times a week, almost every day, or every
day?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31e
Lead-In: Q4-31c [Default]
Q4-31e
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) lecture to the
whole class?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

Go To: Q4-31f
Lead-In: Q4-31d [Default]

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

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Q4-31f
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) use a textbook or
workbook?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31g
Lead-In: Q4-31e [Default]
Q4-31g
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) have you make a
presentation in front of the class?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31h
Lead-In: Q4-31f [Default]
Q4-31h
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) have you work in
small groups?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31i
Lead-In: Q4-31g [Default]
Q4-31i
In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) read to you in
class?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31j
Lead-In: Q4-31h [Default]
Q4-31j
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) have you read
books in class?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

Go To: Q4-31k
Lead-In: Q4-31i [Default]

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

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Q4-31k
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) give you a writing
assignment to be graded?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31l
Lead-In: Q4-31j [Default]
Q4-31l
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) assign you
worksheets or workbook pages in class?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31m
Lead-In: Q4-31k [Default]
Q4-31m
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) have you use a
computer?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31n
Lead-In: Q4-31l [Default]
Q4-31n
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) give you a quiz or
test?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31o
Lead-In: Q4-31m [Default]
Q4-31o
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) give you
homework?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

Go To: Q4-31p
Lead-In: Q4-31n [Default]

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

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Q4-31p
(In your current or most recent English or language arts class, how often does/did your teacher....) grade your
homework and pass it back?
0
1
2

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a month
1-2 times a week

3
4

Almost every day
Every day

Go To: Q4-31q
Lead-In: Q4-31o [Default]
Q4-31q
In the current or most recent school year, how often do/did your parents do the following? Would you say often,
sometimes, rarely, or never? Check on whether you have done your homework?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31r
Lead-In: Q4-31 [Default], Q4-31p [Default]
Q4-31r
(In the current or most recent school year, how often do/did your parents do the following? Would you say often,
sometimes, rarely, or never?) Help you with your homework?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31s
Lead-In: Q4-31q [Default]
Q4-31s
(In the current or most recent school year, how often do/did your parents do the following? Would you say often,
sometimes, rarely, or never?) Give you special privileges because of good grades?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31t
Lead-In: Q4-31r [Default]
Q4-31t
(In the current or most recent school year, how often do/did your parents do the following? Would you say often,
sometimes, rarely, or never?) Limit privileges because of poor grades?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q4-31u
Lead-In: Q4-31s [Default]

1
0

Rarely
Never

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Regular Schooling

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Q4-31u
How often do your parents do the following? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never? Require you to do
work or chores around the home?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31v
Lead-In: Q4-31t [Default]
Q4-31v
(How often do your parents do the following? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Limit the
amount of time you can spend watching TV or playing video games?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31w
Lead-In: Q4-31u [Default]
Q4-31w
(How often do your parents do the following? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Limit the
amount of time you go out with friends on school nights?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31x
Lead-In: Q4-31v [Default]
Q4-31x
In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never? ...Selecting courses or programs at school?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31y
Lead-In: Q4-31w [Default]
Q4-31y
(In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ....School activities or events of particular
interest to you?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

Go To: Q4-31aa
Lead-In: Q4-31x [Default]

1
0

Rarely
Never

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Q4-31aa
(In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Your grades or report card?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31cc
Lead-In: Q4-31y [Default]
Q4-31cc
(In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Going to college?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31dd
Lead-In: Q4-31aa [Default]
Q4-31dd
(In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Community, national or world events?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31ee
Lead-In: Q4-31cc [Default]
Q4-31ee
(In the current or most recent school year, how often have you discussed the following with either or both of your
parents or guardians? Would you say often, sometimes, rarely, or never?) ...Things that are troubling you?
3
2

Often
Sometimes

1
0

Rarely
Never

Go To: Q4-31ee-a
Lead-In: Q4-31dd [Default]
Q4-31ee-a
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine Check: Is R new to YA sample?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-31ff)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-31jj
Lead-In: Q4-31ee [Default]
Q4-31ff
In the current/most recent school year, how many times do/did your parents (or guardians) do any of the following?
Never, once a term, once a month, or more than once a month? ....Attend a school meeting?
0
1

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a term

Go To: Q4-31gg
Lead-In: Q4-31ee-a [1:1]

2
5

Once a month
More than once a month

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Q4-31gg
(In the current/most recent school year, how many times do/did your parents (or guardians) do any of the following?
Never, once a term, once a month, or more than once a month?) ....Phone or speak to your teacher or counselor?
0
1

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a term

2
5

Once a month
More than once a month

Go To: Q4-31hh
Lead-In: Q4-31ff [Default]
Q4-31hh
(In the current/most recent school year, how many times do/did your parents (or guardians) do any of the following?
Never, once a term, once a month, or more than once a month?) ....Attend a school event in which you participated?
0
1

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a term

2
5

Once a month
More than once a month

Go To: Q4-31ii
Lead-In: Q4-31gg [Default]
Q4-31ii
(In the current/most recent school year, how many times do/did your parents (or guardians) do any of the following?
Never, once a term, once a month, or more than once a month?) ....Act as a volunteer at your school?
0
1

Never/Almost never
1-2 times a term

2
5

Once a month
More than once a month

Go To: Q4-31jj
Lead-In: Q4-31hh [Default]
Q4-31jja
([flag indicating if R has been enrolled in school since the date of last interview]<=0); /* check if not in school */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-31jjb)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-31jj
Lead-In: Q4-30a [Default], Q4-30b [Default], Q4-28 [0:0], Q4-5D [1:1], Q4-28 [1:-1], Q4-29 [-1:-1]
Q4-31jjb
([flag indicating if R has ever attended college]=1) AND ([flag indicating R has not reported receiving a college
degree]=1); /* Machine check: Did R report no school since DLI, but at last interview had been attending college
but had received no degree? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-56ra)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-1
Lead-In: Q4-31jja [1:1]
Q4-31jj
([highest grade R completed] <=8 ); /* check if in grade 8 or less */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-74d)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-31kk
Lead-In: Q4-31ee-a [Default], Q4-31ii [Default], Q4-31jja [Default]

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Q4-31kk
([highest grade R completed] >12 ); /* check if R has completed at least one year of college */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-55B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-34
Lead-In: Q4-31jj [Default]
Q4-34
What was the average grade you got in your classes in your last year of high school?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
1
2
3
4

A
AB+
B

5
6
7
8

BC+
C
C-

9
10
11
12

D+
D
DE or F

Go To: Q4-43a
Lead-In: Q4-31kk [Default]
Q4-43a
Do you feel that your high school program [Is/Was] largely vocational, commercial, college preparatory, a general
program, or some kind of specialized program?
1
2
3

Vocational
Commercial
College Preparatory

4
5

General Program
Other Specialized program, ie, fine arts (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q4-53
Lead-In: Q4-34 [Default]
Q4-53
([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] >=11) and ([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] <=12)
and ([is R currently enrolled] >=1); /* Machine check: Is R currently enrolled in grades 11 or 12? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-53a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-55B
Lead-In: Q4-43a [Default]
Q4-53a
[Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school? ....Interest Inventories (a checklist of
student interests to determine future job interests)
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-53b
Lead-In: Q4-53 [1:1]

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Q4-53b
([Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school?) ....Job listings or other information
about available jobs.
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-53c
Lead-In: Q4-53a [Default]
Q4-53c
([Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school?) ....Job fairs where employers or the
military describe available jobs.
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-53d
Lead-In: Q4-53b [Default]
Q4-53d
([Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school?) ....Career placement counseling.
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-53e
Lead-In: Q4-53c [Default]
Q4-53e
([Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school?) ....Letters of recommendation.
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-53f
Lead-In: Q4-53d [Default]
Q4-53f
([Did/Have] you [use/used] any of the following school services in high school?) ....School arranged job interviews.
1
2
3

I have used
I have not used
SCHOOL DOES NOT OFFER

Go To: Q4-54
Lead-In: Q4-53e [Default]

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Q4-54
At your high school, [did/have] you [receive/received] any help in applying for vocational/technical school or
college?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-54B)
No

Go To: Q4-55
Lead-In: Q4-53f [Default]
Q4-54B
Did you receive help with filling out vocational/technical school or college applications?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-54C
Lead-In: Q4-54 [1:1]
Q4-54C
Did you receive help with filling out financial aid forms?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-54D
Lead-In: Q4-54B [Default]
Q4-54D
Did you receive assistance in writing essays for the vocational/technical school or college applications?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-55
Lead-In: Q4-54C [Default]
Q4-55
Many people may need financial aid for college or job training after high school. Have you or your parents ever
received any information or help in finding out about this type of financial aid?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-55Aa)
No

Go To: Q4-55B
Lead-In: Q4-54 [Default], Q4-54D [Default]
Q4-55Aa
Did you receive this help or information from your high school, either from a teacher or guidance counselor or from a
financial aid meeting?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-55Ab
Lead-In: Q4-55 [1:1]

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Q4-55Ab
Did you receive this help or information directly from a vocational/technical school, or a college or university?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-55Ac
Lead-In: Q4-55Aa [Default]
Q4-55Ac
Did you receive this help or information from any other source, such as a loan officer at a bank, the U.S. Department
of Education, or the military?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-55B
Lead-In: Q4-55Ab [Default]
Q4-55B
([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] >=12) and ([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)] <=13)
and ([is R currently enrolled] >=1); /* Machine check: Is R currently enrolled in grade 12 or first year of college?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-55C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-56a
Lead-In: Q4-53 [Default], Q4-55 [Default], Q4-55Ac [Default], Q4-31kk [1:1]
Q4-55C
Now I have a few questions about applying to college. Please tell me the name of each college, university, or other
institutes of higher education that you applied to, if any.
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER COLLEGE NAMES...(Go to Q4-55D-LOOP-BEGIN)
HAVE NOT APPLIED TO COLLEGE

Go To: Q4-56a
Lead-In: Q4-55B [1:1]
Q4-55D-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop to collect information about colleges R has applied to]);
/* Begin loop to collect information about colleges R has applied to */
Go To: Q4-55E
Lead-In: Q4-55C [1:1]
Q4-55E
Please tell me the name of the [first/next()] college, university, or other institute of higher education that you applied
to.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q4-55F
Lead-In: Q4-55D-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]

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Q4-55F
Were you accepted to [name of college that R applied to()]?
1
0
2

Yes
No
DO NOT KNOW YET

Go To: Q4-55G
Lead-In: Q4-55E [Default]
Q4-55G
Did you apply to any other college, university, or other institute of higher education?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-55H-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q4-55F [Default]
Q4-55H-LOOP-END
UNTIL ([loop to collect information about colleges R has applied to], [flag indicating if R has applied to any more
colleges, universities, etc. ()]=0); /* End loop about colleges */
Go To: Q4-56a
Lead-In: Q4-55G [Default]
Q4-56a
([grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)]>12); /* R ever attended college? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-56ra)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-74d
Lead-In: Q4-55B [Default], Q4-55C [Default], Q4-55H-LOOP-END [Default], Q4-19AA
[1:1]
Q4-56ra
([flag indicating that R was attending college at last interview, but since the date of last interview has not attended
college and has never received a degree]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R report no college since DLI but we need to check for degree completion? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-61)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-56s
Lead-In: Q4-56a [1:1], Q4-31jjb [1:1]
Q4-56s
([is R currently enrolled]=1);
1
0

/* Machine check: Is R currently enrolled? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-57)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-56t
Lead-In: Q4-56ra [Default]

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Q4-56t
([flag indicating if R has been enrolled in school since the date of last interview]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported attening school since DLI? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-57)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-61
Lead-In: Q4-56s [Default]
Q4-57
[When/After you completed high school when] did you [most recently begin to/first] attend college -- In what month
and year?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-58
Lead-In: Q4-56s [1:1], Q4-56t [1:1]
Q4-58
Now I would like to ask you about the degree-granting college or university you [(last)] [attending/attended]
What is the name of the college or university you [(last)] [presently/blank] [attending/attended]?
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q4-58a
Lead-In: Q4-57 [Default]
Q4-58a
(INTERVIEWER: FOR COLLEGE LOCATOR SCREEN,
ENTER COUNTY ONLY IF CITY OR
TOWN IS NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER COUNTRY IF HIGH SCHOOL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
(INTERVIEWER: MOVE BETWEEN FIELDS USING THE  KEY. PRESS  ON
FIELD TO SELECT STATE. PRESS  WHEN FINISHED.)
SCHOOL NAME: _________________________________
CITY: _________________________________
COUNTY: _______________________ STATE: _____________________ COUNTRY: ____________________
Go To: Q4-61
Lead-In: Q4-58 [Default]
Q4-61
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] obtained any kind of academic degree, for example, an
Associate's degree or any kind of college degree?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-63)
No

Go To: Q4-61A
Lead-In: Q4-56t [Default], Q4-58a [Default], Q4-56ra [1:1]

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Q4-61A
([flag indicating that R was attending college at last interview, but since the date of last interview has not attended
college and has never received a degree]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R enter this sequence only to verify whether a degree had been obtained? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-61B
Lead-In: Q4-61 [Default]
Q4-61B
([is R currently enrolled]=1);
1
0

/* Is YA currently enrolled */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-63a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-62
Lead-In: Q4-61A [Default]
Q4-62
When did you stop attending college -- In what month and year?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-63a
Lead-In: Q4-61B [Default]
Q4-63
What is the name of the most recent college degree you received?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
4
5

Associate/Junior College (AA)
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MS, MSW)

6
7
3

Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Professional Degree (MD, LLD, DDS)
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q4-63-A
Lead-In: Q4-61 [1:1]
Q4-63-A
When did you receive that degree -- In what month and year?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q4-63a
Lead-In: Q4-63 [Default]
Q4-63a
What [Is/Was] your field of study? PROBE IF NECESSARY: What [Are/Were] you majoring in?
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD VERBATIM THEN CODE ONLY ONE ON NEXT SCREEN.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q4-64
Lead-In: Q4-62 [Default], Q4-63-A [Default], Q4-61B [1:1]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Regular Schooling

Q4-64
(What [Is/Was] your field of study?) (INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES
PROBE IF NECESSARY: What [Are/Were] you majoring in?) CODE ONLY ONE.
(0) None, no major yet (didn't/don't) have to declare
yet; (hadn't/haven't) decided
(1) Agriculture/Natural resources
(2) Anthropology
(3) Archaeology
(4) Architecture/Environmental design
(5) Area studies
(6) Biological sciences
(7) Business management
(8) Communications
(9) Computer/Information science
(10) Criminology
(11) Economics
(12) Education
(13) Engineering
(14) English
(15) Ethnic studies
(16) Fine and applied arts

(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(99)

Foreign languages
History
Home economics
Interdisciplinary studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Other health professions
Philosophy
Physical sciences
Political science and government
Pre-dental
Pre-law
Pre-med
Pre-vet
Psychology
Sociology
Theology/religious studies
Other field (specify)

Go To: Q4-64A
Lead-In: Q4-63a [Default]
Q4-64A
([flag indicating if R has an academic degree]=1);
1
0

/* Did YA indicate receiving a degree? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-64B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-65
Lead-In: Q4-64 [Default]
Q4-64B
Have you obtained any other academic degree?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q4-64C)
No

Go To: Q4-65
Lead-In: Q4-64A [1:1]
Q4-64C
What other college degree(s) have you received? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF
NECESSARY)
1
2
4
5

Associate/Junior College (AA)
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MS, MSW)

Go To: Q4-64D
Lead-In: Q4-64B [1:1]

6
7
3

Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Professional Degree (MD, LLD, DDS)
Other (SPECIFY)

103

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Q4-64D
([flag indicating that R was attending college at last interview, but since the date of last interview has not attended
college and has never received a degree]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R enter this sequence only to determine degree attainment? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-65
Lead-In: Q4-64C [Default]
Q4-65
([is R currently enrolled]=1); /* Is YA currently enrolled */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-67)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-74d
Lead-In: Q4-64A [Default], Q4-64B [Default], Q4-64D [Default]
Q4-67
[Does/Did] the school you [attending/attended] consider you a full or part-time student?
IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE: What do you consider yourself to be?
1
2

Full-Time
Part-Time

Go To: Q4-68
Lead-In: Q4-65 [1:1]
Q4-68
What [Are/Were] the full-time tuition and fees for this academic year at the school where you [Are/Were]
[currently/blank] enrolled? Please include the full amount even though you may [blank/have] [obtain/obtained] some
of the money from scholarships or other sources. Do not include charges for room and board.......
Go To: Q4-68a
Lead-In: Q4-67 [Default]
Q4-68a
([flag indicating if R is enrolled in college full-time]=1); /* check if r is full-time in college */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-68c)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-68b
Lead-In: Q4-68 [Default]
Q4-68b
(IF YOUNG ADULT IS ENROLLED PART-TIME, PROBE:) Even though you [Are/Were] not enrolled full-time,
please tell me what the tuition and fees would [blank/have] [be/been] if you WERE going full-time?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q4-69
Lead-In: Q4-68a [Default]

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Q4-68c
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER AMOUNT OF FULL-TIME TUITION AND FEES INDICATED BY R)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q4-69
Lead-In: Q4-68a [1:1]
Q4-69
Did you receive a loan to cover any of the costs for this year's college expenses?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-72)

Go To: Q4-70
Lead-In: Q4-68b [Default], Q4-68c [Default]
Q4-70
What was the amount of the loan?

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|

Go To: Q4-71
Lead-In: Q4-69 [Default]
Q4-71
About how much of the year's expenses did this loan cover? Was it....
1
2

Less than 1/4
At least 1/4 but less than 1/2

3
4

At least 1/2 but less than 3/4
3/4 or more

Go To: Q4-72
Lead-In: Q4-70 [Default]
Q4-72
[Are/Were] you receiving any (other) form of financial aid for the academic year, such as a scholarship, a grant, a
fellowship, an assistantship, tuition waiver, or veteran's educational benefits under the G.I. Bill or V.E.A.P.?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q4-74a)

Go To: Q4-73a
Lead-In: Q4-71 [Default], Q4-69 [0:0]
Q4-73a
We would like to know which forms of financial aid you [Have/Had] received. First, [do/did] you have.... Work
study?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73b
Lead-In: Q4-72 [Default]

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Q4-73b
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) A scholarship?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73c
Lead-In: Q4-73a [Default]
Q4-73c
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) A grant?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73d
Lead-In: Q4-73b [Default]
Q4-73d
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) A fellowship?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73e
Lead-In: Q4-73c [Default]
Q4-73e
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) An assistantship?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73f
Lead-In: Q4-73d [Default]
Q4-73f
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) A tuition waiver?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73g
Lead-In: Q4-73e [Default]
Q4-73g
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) Any veterans educational benefits or V.E.A.P.?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73h
Lead-In: Q4-73f [Default]

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Q4-73h
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) Any aid from the military educational assistance program?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-73i
Lead-In: Q4-73g [Default]
Q4-73i
(Next, [do/did] you (also) have....) Any OTHER form of financial aid?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-74a
Lead-In: Q4-73h [Default]
Q4-74a
([is R currently enrolled]= 1); /* check if currently attending */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-74b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q4-74c
Lead-In: Q4-73i [Default], Q4-72 [0:0]
Q4-74b
During this school year, have any relatives or friends (other than your [spouse/partner]) helped pay for your
schooling or your living expenses?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-74d
Lead-In: Q4-74a [1:1]
Q4-74c
In the last school year you attended college, did any relatives or friends (other than your [spouse/partner]) help pay
for your schooling or your living expenses?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q4-74d
Lead-In: Q4-74a [Default]
Q4-74d
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine check: Is R new to YA sample?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q4-75)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-1
Lead-In: Q4-56a [Default], Q4-65 [Default], Q4-74b [Default], Q4-74c [Default],
Q4-31jj [1:1]

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Q4-75
What is the highest grade or year of REGULAR school, that is elementary school, high school, college, or graduate
school that you would LIKE to complete?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE
2ND YEAR COLLEGE (ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE)
3RD YEAR COLLEGE
4TH YEAR COLLEGE (BACHELOR'S DEGREE)
5TH YEAR COLLEGE (MASTER'S DEGREE)
MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF COLLEGE (LAW DEGREE, Ph.D., M.D,
LLD, DDS, JD)

Go To: Q4-76
Lead-In: Q4-6 [0:0], Q4-74d [1:1]
Q4-76
As things now stand, what is the highest grade or year you think you will ACTUALLY complete?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE

Go To: Q5-1
Lead-In: Q4-75 [Default]

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR COLLEGE
2ND YEAR COLLEGE (ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE)
3RD YEAR COLLEGE
4TH YEAR COLLEGE (BACHELOR'S DEGREE)
5TH YEAR COLLEGE (MASTER'S DEGREE)
MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF COLLEGE (LAW DEGREE, Ph.D., M.D,
LLD, DDS, JD)

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SECTION 5: MILITARY
Q5-1
[R's age]; /* check value of age which was calculated in section 2
If Answer >=14 and Answer <=16

*/

Then Go To: Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN

Go To: Q5-1A
Lead-In: Q4-31jjb [Default], Q4-74d [Default], Q4-76 [Default], Q4-61A [1:1], Q4-64D [1:1]
Q5-1A
The next few questions are about service in the military.
Go To: Q5-2
Lead-In: Q5-1 [Default]
Q5-2
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] enlisted or been sworn into any branch of the Armed Forces,
including the National Guard or Reserves?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In: Q5-1A [Default]
Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop about military branches]); /*Start loop about military branches*/
Go To: Q5-3-c
Lead-In: Q5-2 [Default], Q5-1 [14:16]
Q5-3-c
([R's age] <= 16);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-11-LOOP-END)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-3-d
Lead-In: Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]
Q5-3-d
([Has R ever enlisted in military?]);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q5-11-LOOP-END)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q5-11-LOOP-END

Go To: Q5-3
Lead-In: Q5-3-c [Default]

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Q5-3
What is the [most recent/next()] branch that you have been sworn into?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES. FOR THE BRANCH CHOSEN, BE SURE TO
ASK SPECIFICALLY IF R SERVED IN THE REGULAR BRANCH, THE RESERVES OR GUARD, OR BOTH.
IF BOTH, ASK WHICH BRANCH R SERVED IN FIRST AND R WILL BE ASKED ABOUT THE SECOND
BRANCH LATER. CODE ONE)
1
2
3
4
11

ARMY
NAVY
AIR FORCE
MARINES
COAST GUARD

5
6
7
8

ARMY RESERVES
NAVY RESERVES
AIR FORCE RESERVES
MARINE RESERVES

12
9
10
13

COAST GUARD RESERVES
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q5-3AB
Lead-In: Q5-3-d [Default]
Q5-3AB
([code for branch()]); /* get text for branch name */
1
2
3
4
11
5
6

ARMY...(Go to Q5-3AC)
NAVY...(Go to Q5-3AD)
AIR FORCE...(Go to Q5-3AC)
MARINES...(Go to Q5-3AD)
COAST GUARD...(Go to Q5-3AD)
ARMY RESERVES
NAVY RESERVES

7
8
12
9
10
13

AIR FORCE RESERVES
MARINE RESERVES
COAST GUARD RESERVES
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q5-3B
Lead-In: Q5-3 [Default]
Q5-3AC
Was that the regular [branch of military service()], the [branch of military service()] Reserves, or the [branch of
military service()] National Guard?
(INTERVIEWER: IF R SERVED IN BOTH REGULAR BRANCH AND THE RESERVES OR GUARD,
PLEASE SELECT MOST RECENT BRANCH)
1
2
3

Regular branch
Reserves ...(Go to Q5-3B)
National Guard...(Go to Q5-3B)

Go To: Q5-3B
Lead-In: Q5-3AB [1:1], Q5-3AB [3:3]
Q5-3AD
Was that the regular [branch of military service()], the [branch of military service()] Reserves?
(INTERVIEWER: IF R SERVED IN BOTH REGULAR BRANCH AND THE RESERVES OR GUARD,
PLEASE SELECT MOST RECENT BRANCH)
1
2
3

Regular branch
Reserves ...(Go to Q5-3B)
National Guard...(Go to Q5-3B)

Go To: Q5-3B
Lead-In: Q5-3AB [4:4], Q5-3AB [2:2], Q5-3AB [11:11]

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Q5-3B
We would like to ask you about your service in the [branch of military service()].
Go To: Q5-3C
Lead-In: Q5-3AB [Default], Q5-3AC [Default], Q5-3AD [Default], Q5-3AC [2:2], Q53AC [3:3], Q5-3AD [2:2], Q5-3AD [3:3]
Q5-3C
(([code for branch()]=1) or ([code for branch()]=2) or ([code for branch()]=3) or ([code for branch()]=4) or ([code for
branch()]=11)); /*check to see if R served in an active branch*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-3E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-3D
Lead-In: Q5-3B [Default]
Q5-3D
What month and year did you first enter the [branch of military service()]?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q5-3F
Lead-In: Q5-3C [Default]
Q5-3E
What month and year did you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service()]?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE ON NEXT SCREEN)
1
2

DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM...(Go to Q5-3Ef)
PAST ENTRY

Go To: Q5-3Ee
Lead-In: Q5-3C [1:1]
Q5-3Ee
What month and year did you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service()]?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q5-3G
Lead-In: Q5-3E [Default]
Q5-3Ef
What month and year will you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service()]?
(INTERVIEWER: DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM SELECTED)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q5-11-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q5-3E [1:1]

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Q5-3F
Are you currently serving in the [branch of military service()]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q5-3K)
No

Go To: Q5-3H
Lead-In: Q5-3D [Default]
Q5-3G
Are you currently serving on active duty in the [branch of military service()]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q5-3K)
No

Go To: Q5-3K
Lead-In: Q5-3Ee [Default]
Q5-3H
Are you still actively participating in the [branch of military service()]?
(IF NECESSARY, PROBE: Do you still attend weekend drills and/or summer camp?)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-3K
Lead-In: Q5-3F [Default]
Q5-3K
([flag indicating if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces()]);
/*check to see if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-4)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-5bc
Lead-In: Q5-3G [Default], Q5-3H [Default], Q5-3F [1:1], Q5-3G [1:1]
Q5-4
In what month and year will your current enlistment end?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q5-5c
Lead-In: Q5-3K [1:1]
Q5-5bc
In what month and year did you separate from [branch of military service()]?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q5-5c
Lead-In: Q5-3K [Default]
Q5-5c
Now I would like to ask you about your military jobs and training [in the time you left the/in the()] [branch of
military service()].
Go To: Q5-9-b
Lead-In: Q5-4 [Default], Q5-5bc [Default]

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Q5-9-b
What [Is/Was()] your [current/blank()] Primary [job in the Armed Forces()]?
(IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) What [Is/Was()] the name of the job you were trained for?
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q5-9a
Lead-In: Q5-5c [Default]
Q5-9a
What [Are/Were()] your main activities or duties?

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q5-9B
Lead-In: Q5-9-b [Default]
Q5-9B
What is the code associated with your primary [job in the Armed Forces()]?

Enter Answer: __________________

Go To: Q5-9bb
Lead-In: Q5-9a [Default]
Q5-9bb
Did you receive any formal school training for [this/that()] [job in the Armed Forces()]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q5-10)
No

Go To: Q5-10b
Lead-In: Q5-9B [Default]
Q5-10
In all, how many weeks of formal school or training did you complete?
(ENTER WEEKS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q5-10b
Lead-In: Q5-9bb [1:1]
Q5-10b
Did you receive any on the job training for [this/that()] [job in the Armed Forces()]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q5-10ba)
No

Go To: Q5-10c
Lead-In: Q5-9bb [Default], Q5-10 [Default]
Q5-10ba
In all, how many weeks of on the job training for [this/that()] [job in the Armed Forces()] did you receive?
(ENTER WEEKS)
Go To: Q5-10c
Lead-In: Q5-10b [1:1]

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

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Q5-10c
Excluding on the job training and formal school, [since/after()] you completed training, how many months
[have/did()] you actually [work/worked()] in [your/that()] [current/blank()] [job in the Armed Forces()]?
(ENTER MONTHS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q5-11
Lead-In: Q5-10b [Default], Q5-10ba [Default]
Q5-11
([flag indicating if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces()]);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q5-11c)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q5-11a
Lead-In: Q5-10c [Default]
Q5-11a
Since you left the [branch of military service()] have you used any skills from that [job in the Armed Forces()] in a
civilian job?
1
0
3

Yes
No...(Go to Q5-11c)
IF VOLUNTEERED :No civilian job...(Go to Q5-11c)

Go To: Q5-11b
Lead-In: Q5-11 [Default]
Q5-11b
Does your CURRENT civilian job use any skills from your [job in the Armed Forces()]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-11c
Lead-In: Q5-11a [Default]
Q5-11c
In addition to [your/the()] [current/blank()] Primary [job in the Armed Forces()] [have/did()] you [receive/received()]
training in any other [job in the Armed Forces()]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-11d
Lead-In: Q5-11b [Default], Q5-11 [1:1], Q5-11a [0:0], Q5-11a [3:3]

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Q5-11d
At the time you entered the [branch of military service()] how many years of regular school had you completed and
got credit for?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
1ST YEAR OF COLLEGE
2ND YEAR OF COLLEGE
3RD YEAR OF COLLEGE

16
17
18
19
20
95
0

4TH YEAR OF COLLEGE
5TH YEAR OF COLLEGE
6TH YEAR OF COLLEGE
7TH YEAR OF COLLEGE
8TH YEAR OF COLLEGE OR MORE
UNGRADED
NONE

Go To: Q5-11e
Lead-In: Q5-11c [Default]
Q5-11e
During your service in the [branch of military service()], [did/have()] you [take/taken()] any courses for which you
received high school or college credit?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-11aa
Lead-In: Q5-11d [Default]
Q5-11aa
Now taking all these things together, how satisfied [Are/Were()] you with the [branch of military service()]?—
1
2

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied

3
4

Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Go To: Q5-11bb
Lead-In: Q5-11e [Default]
Q5-11bb
Have you been sworn into any other branches?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q5-11-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q5-11aa [Default]
Q5-11-LOOP-END
UNTIL ([loop about military branches], [flag indicating if R has been sworn into any other branch of the armed
services()]=0 or [loop about military branches]=2); /* End loop about military branches */
Go To: Q7-0
Lead-In: Q5-3Ef [Default], Q5-11bb [Default], Q5-3-c [1:1], Q5-3-d [0:0], Q5-3-d [-1:-1]

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117

SECTION 7: JOBS/EMPLOYER SUPPLEMENT
Q7-0
We would now like to ask you about your employment experiences since [date of last interview].
Go To: Q7-1
Lead-In: Q5-11-LOOP-END [Default]
Q7-1
[Besides your military service, have/Have] you done any [other/blank] work for pay since [date of last interview]?
1
0

YES
NO...(Go to Q7-1A)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q9-1

Go To: Q7-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In: Q7-0 [Default]
Q7-1A
(READ TO RESPONDENT:) You have reported no work for pay (besides your military service) since [date of last
interview]. Is that correct?
(INTERVIEWER: IMPORTANT: DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL THE RESPONDENT CONFIRMS REPORTS
OF EMPLOYERS SINCE [date of last interview]. IF RESPONSE IS "NO", RETURN TO QUESTION "Q7-1"
AND ENTER YES. IF RESPONSE IS "YES", PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Go To: Q9-1
Lead-In: Q7-1 [0:0]
Q7-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop to gather information on employers since the date of last interview]);
/* BEGIN LOOPS TO GATHER INFORMATION ON EMPLOYERS SINCE DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW */
Go To: Q7-2E
Lead-In: Q7-1 [Default]
Q7-2E
([loop to gather information on employers since the date of last interview]=1);
/* Machine Check: Is this the first time through? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q7-3)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q7-26
Lead-In: Q7-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]
Q7-3
Beginning with your current or most recent job, we'd like to ask you some questions about the employers you have
had for pay since [date of last interview]. If you (are/were) working more than one job at the same time, please tell
me about the job that you work(ed) the most hours for first.
Go To: Q7-26
Lead-In: Q7-2E [1:1]

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Q7-26
What is the name of the [first/next()] employer you've had since [date of last interview]?
1
2

SELECT TO RECORD EMPLOYER NAME
(IF VOLUNTEERED:) MORE THAN ONE EMPLOYER FOR A JOB...(Go to Q7-26A)

Go To: Q7-27
Lead-In: Q7-2E [Default], Q7-3 [Default]
Q7-26A
During a single month, (do/did) you generally work for ONE employer or MORE THAN ONE employer for this job?
1
2

One employer
More than one employer...(Go to Q7-27A)

Go To: Q7-26C
Lead-In: Q7-26 [2:2]
Q7-26C
Please tell me about EACH employer you have worked for on this job SEPARATELY, starting with the most recent
employer.
Go To: Q7-27
Lead-In: Q7-26A [Default]
Q7-27
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER EMPLOYER NAME VERBATIM.)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q7-27A
Lead-In: Q7-26 [Default], Q7-26C [Default]
Q7-27A
When did you first start working for [Name of new employers()] [(on that job)()]?
(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL
ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q7-27C
Lead-In: Q7-27 [Default], Q7-26A [2:2]
Q7-27C
Are you currently working for [Name of new employers()] [(on that job)()]?
(INTERVIEWER: IF R IS UNDECIDED, CONTINUE WITH PROBING QUESTION BY PRESSING  FOR
DON'T KNOW. )
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q7-27Ka)
No...(Go to Q7-27K)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q7-27K

Go To: Q7-27D
Lead-In: Q7-27A [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Jobs/Employer Supplement

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Q7-27D
(PROBE:) IS RESPONDENT ON MATERNITY LEAVE?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q7-27E)
No

Go To: Q7-27F
Lead-In: Q7-27C [Default]
Q7-27E
(PROBE:) WILL RESPONDENT BE ON MATERNITY LEAVE FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS, TOTAL?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q7-27Ka)
No

Go To: Q7-27K
Lead-In: Q7-27D [1:1]
Q7-27F
(PROBE:) DOES R RECEIVE WAGES FROM EMPLOYER FOR TIME NOT WORKING THERE?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q7-27Ka)
No

Go To: Q7-27G
Lead-In: Q7-27D [Default]
Q7-27G
(PROBE:) IS THERE A COMMITMENT ON THE EMPLOYER'S AND RESPONDENT'S PART TO RETURN
TO WORK IN THE FUTURE? (INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW.)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q7-27K)

Go To: Q7-27H
Lead-In: Q7-27F [Default]
Q7-27H
(PROBE:) IS THE RESPONDENT CURRENTLY ON LAYOFF?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q7-27Ka)

Go To: Q7-27K
Lead-In: Q7-27G [Default]
Q7-27K
When did you last stop working for [Name of new employers()] [after start date for new employer()/after you began
working there]?
(INTERVIEWER: R IS NOT CURRENTLY WORKING FOR [Name of new employers()].) (INTERVIEWER:
YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A
COMMENT.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q7-27Ka
Lead-In: Q7-27E [Default], Q7-27H [Default], Q7-27C [0:0], Q7-27G [0:0], Q7-27C [-1:-1]

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Q7-27Ka
([flag indicating if R gave DK or refusal for month began job()]>0);
/* Machine Check: Did R already give a DK/REF on start date? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q7-27Kh)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q7-27Kf
Lead-In: Q7-27K [Default], Q7-27C [1:1], Q7-27E [1:1], Q7-27F [1:1], Q7-27H [0:0]
Q7-27Kf
([month R stopped working for new employer()()]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of month ended job? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q7-27Kh

Go To: Q7-27Kg
Lead-In: Q7-27Ka [Default]
Q7-27Kg
([year R stopped working for new employer()()]);
/* Machine Check: Did R indicate DK or refusal of year ended job? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q7-27Kh

Go To: Q7-28
Lead-In: Q7-27Kf [Default]
Q7-27Kh
About how long [have you been working/did you work] for [Name of new employers()]?
1
2
3

SELECT TO ENTER WEEKS
SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS...(Go to Q7-27Kj)
SELECT TO ENTER YEARS...(Go to Q7-27Kl)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q7-27Kma

Go To: Q7-27Ki
Lead-In: Q7-27Ka [1:1], Q7-27Kf [-2:-1], Q7-27Kg [-2:-1]
Q7-27Ki
ENTER WEEKS WORKED FOR [Name of new employers()]:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q7-28
Lead-In: Q7-27Kh [Default]
Q7-27Kj
ENTER MONTHS WORKED FOR [Name of new employers()]:
Go To: Q7-28
Lead-In: Q7-27Kh [2:2]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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121

Q7-27Kl
ENTER YEARS WORKED FOR [Name of new employers()]:

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q7-28
Lead-In: Q7-27Kh [3:3]
Q7-27Kma
[Have you been working/Did you work] for [Name of new employers()] for two months or more?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q7-28
Lead-In: Q7-27Kh [-2:-1]
Q7-28
How many hours per week [do/did] you USUALLY work at this job?
(PROBE: DURING WEEKS WHEN YOU [are/were] WORKING).
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Then Go To: Q7-28A

Go To: Q7-28B
Lead-In: Q7-27Kg [Default], Q7-27Ki [Default], Q7-27Kj [Default], Q7-27Kl
[Default], Q7-27Kma [Default]
Q7-28A
Did you work for [Name of new employers()] 10 or more hours per week or less than 10 hours per week?
1
2

10 HOURS PER WEEK OR MORE
LESS THAN 10 HOURS PER WEEK

Go To: Q7-28B
Lead-In: Q7-28 [-2:-1]
Q7-28B
([loop to gather information on employers since the date of last interview]=1);
/* Machine Check: Is this the first time through? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q7-29
Lead-In: Q7-28 [Default], Q7-28A [Default]
Q7-29
([hours per week usually worked for employer()]);
1
0

/* Machine Check: Did R say DK/REF on hours per week? */

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: Q7-29A
Lead-In: Q7-28B [Default]

Then Go To: Q7-29B

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Q7-29A
([hours per week usually worked for employer()]>9); /* Machine Check: Did R work 10 or more hours per week? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q7-30)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: Q7-29 [Default]
Q7-29B
([flag indicating if R worked 10 or more hours per week for new employer()()]=1);
/* Machine Check: Did R work 10 or more hours per week? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q7-30)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: Q7-29 [-2:-1]
Q7-30
([flag indicating if R gave DK or refusal for how long they have worked/worked for new employer()()]);
/* Machine check: Branch on whether R gave a bad date */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q7-32)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q7-31A

Go To: Q7-31
Lead-In: Q7-29A [1:1], Q7-29B [1:1]
Q7-31
([number of weeks R has been working/worked for new employer()()]>9);
/* Machine Check: Did R report working more than 9 weeks (DK or REF on dates)? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: Q7-30 [Default]
Q7-31A
([flag indicating if R has been working or worked for new employer() for two months or more()]=1);
/* Machine Check: Did R report working more than two months (DK or REF on dates/probe)? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: Q7-30 [-2:-1]

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Q7-32
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()()],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()()],04,04)) < [date of last interview];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */ /* Machine Check: Is ending date of job before date of last interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-100)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q7-34
Lead-In: Q7-30 [0:0]
Q7-34
([number of months worked()]>2);
1
0

/* Machine check: Did R work more than two months for employer? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: Q7-32 [Default]
QES-5
[Since you began working for new employer()/During the time you worked for new emlpoyer()], were there any
periods of one week or more during which you were NOT working for [Name of new employers()], not counting
PAID vacation or PAID sick leave?
1
0
2

Yes...(Go to QES-6A)
No
JOB IS IRREGULAR OR SEASONAL

Go To: QES-55E
Lead-In: Q7-28B [1:1], Q7-31 [1:1], Q7-34 [1:1], Q7-31A [1:1]
QES-6A
What is the total number of weeks you DID NOT work for [Name of new employers()]?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: QES-55E
Lead-In: QES-5 [1:1]
QES-55E
What kind of business or industry [is/was] this? (READ IF NECESSARY:) What do they make or where do you
[work/worked]?
Enter Answer: _____________________
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: QES-55G

Go To: QES-55H
Lead-In: QES-5 [Default], QES-6A [Default]
QES-55G
[Is/Was] this business or organization mainly manufacturing, retail trade, wholesale trade, or something else?
1
2
3

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Wholesale trade

Go To: QES-55H
Lead-In: QES-55E [-2:-1]

5
4

Service
OTHER (SPECIFY) - Something else

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QES-55H
What kind of work [do/did] you do. That is, what [is/was] your occupation? (For example: plumber, typist, farmer..)
(INTERVIEWER: INITIALIZE SCREEN AND PRESS  TO ENTER TEXT. PRESS  FOR
DON'T KNOW.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QES-55J
Lead-In: QES-55E [Default], QES-55G [Default]
QES-55J
What [are/were] your usual activities or duties at this job? (For example: types, keeps account books, files, sells cars,
operates printing press, lays brick...)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QES-56C
Lead-In: QES-55H [Default]
QES-56C
[Are/Were] you employed by government, by a private company, a non-profit organization, or [are/were] you self
employed or working in a family business?
1
2
3

Government...(Go to QES-56D)
Private for profit company
Non-profit organization (incl tax exempt and charitable)

4
5

Self-employed...(Go to QES-56E)
Working in family business...(Go to
QES-56E)

Go To: QES-70
Lead-In: QES-55J [Default]
QES-56D
Would that be the federal, state, or local government?
1
2
3

Federal government employee
State government employee
Local government employee

Go To: QES-70
Lead-In: QES-56C [1:1]
QES-56E
[Is/Was] this business incorporated?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-70
Lead-In: QES-56C [4:5]
QES-70
Now, we would like to ask you a few questions concerning your [current/last] earnings at your job with [Name of
new employers()].
Go To: QES-71A
Lead-In: QES-56C [Default], QES-56D [Default], QES-56E [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Jobs/Employer Supplement

QES-71A
For your job with [Name of new employers()], what is the easiest way for you to report your [current/last] total
earnings BEFORE taxes or other deductions: hourly, weekly, annually, or on some other basis? (READ IF
NECESSARY:) We use this information to compare the amount that people earn in different types of jobs.
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Per hour
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)
Per month
Per year
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QES-71B
Lead-In: QES-70 [Default]
QES-71B
[Do/did] you usually receive overtime pay, tips or commissions at your job with [Name of new employers()]?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-71G)

Go To: QES-71G
Lead-In: QES-71A [Default]
QES-71G
[time unit for rate of pay for R's job (code)()]; /* Branch according the time unit for rate of pay R reported. */
1
2
3
4

Per hour...(Go to QES-71H)
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)...(Go to QES-75X)

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)
Per month...(Go to QES-74T)
Per year...(Go to QES-75I)
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QES-71GA
Lead-In: QES-71B [Default], QES-71B [0:0]
QES-71GA
[time unit for rate of pay for R's job (code)()]; /* Branch according the time unit for rate of pay R reported. */
1
2
3
4

Per hour
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)...(Go to QES-74T)
Per month
Per year
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QES-74C
Lead-In: QES-71G [Default]
QES-71H
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-71I)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-71J
Lead-In: QES-71G [1:1]

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QES-71I
EXCLUDING overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [is/was] your hourly rate of pay, on this job?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-71P
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99 Then Go To: QES-71K
If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99 Then Go To: QES-71K
Go To: QES-71K
Lead-In: QES-71H [1:1]
QES-71J
What [is/was] your hourly rate of pay, on this job?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-71P
If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99 Then Go To: QES-71K
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99 Then Go To: QES-71K
Go To: QES-71Q
Lead-In: QES-71H [Default]
QES-71K
([hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's reported hourly wages()]) AND ([hourly rate of
pay()]<=[default maximum value of R's reported hourly wages()]);
/* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-71W)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-71Q
Lead-In: QES-71I [Default], QES-71I [0:0.99], QES-71I [30.01:999999.99], QES-71J
[0:0.99], QES-71J [30.01:999999.99]
QES-71P
What is your best estimate of your hourly rate of pay?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=30 Then Go To: QES-71Pa
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Go To: QES-71Pa
Lead-In: QES-71I [-2:-2], QES-71J [-2:-2]
QES-71Pa
([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's reported hourly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly
rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R's reported hourly wages()]);
/* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-71W)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-71Q
Lead-In: QES-71P [Default], QES-71P [1:30]

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QES-71Q
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[hourly earnings value to be verified()]
HOURLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-71R)

Go To: QES-71W
Lead-In: QES-71J [Default], QES-71K [Default], QES-71Pa [Default]
QES-71R
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[hourly earnings value to be
verified()] HOURLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-71W
Lead-In: QES-71Q [0:0]
QES-71W
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-71X)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-71Q [Default], QES-71R [Default], QES-71K [1:1], QES-71Pa [1:1]
QES-71X
At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME UNIT FOR OVERTIME PAY FIRST. PRESS  TO ENTER
AMOUNT.)
1
2
3

HOURLY
DAILY
WEEKLY

5
6
7

MONTHLY
ANNUAL
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: QES-71XB
Lead-In: QES-71W [1:1]
QES-71XB
([time unit for rate of overtime pay (code)()]); /* Translate time unit for rate of overtime pay */
1
2
3

HOURLY...(Go to QES-71XBB)
DAILY...(Go to QES-71Xf)
WEEKLY...(Go to QES-71Xc)

Go To: QES-72C
Lead-In: QES-71X [Default]

5
6
7

MONTHLY...(Go to QES-71Xd)
ANNUAL...(Go to QES-71Xe)
OTHER (SPECIFY)...(Go to QES-71Xg)

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QES-71XBB
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER HOURLY AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=30 and Answer <=1

Then Go To: QES-72G

Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [1:1]
QES-71Xc
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER WEEKLY AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1500 and Answer <=1

Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [3:3]
QES-71Xd
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER MONTHLY AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000

Then Go To: Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [5:5]
QES-71Xe
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER ANNUAL AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000

Then Go To: Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [6:6]
QES-71Xf
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=240
Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [2:2]

Then Go To: QES-72C

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Jobs/Employer Supplement

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QES-71Xg
(At your job with [Name of new employers()], how much [do/did] you usually receive JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

Go To: QES-72C
Lead-In: QES-71XB [7:7]
QES-72C
What is your best estimate of how much you usually [earn/earned] WEEKLY, JUST in overtime pay, tips or
commissions, before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500

Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-72D
Lead-In: QES-71XB [Default], QES-71Xg [Default], QES-71Xf [1:240]
QES-72D
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. USUAL [time unit for rate of overtime pay (text)()] EARNINGS IN
OVERTIME PAY, TIPS OR COMMISSIONS RECORDED AS: $[overtime earnings value to be verified()] IS THIS
ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-72E)

Go To: QES-72F
Lead-In: QES-71XBB [Default], QES-71Xc [Default], QES-71Xd [Default], QES-71Xe
[Default], QES-71Xf [Default], QES-72C [Default]
QES-72E
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[overtime earnings value to be
verified()] [time unit for rate of overtime pay (text)()]. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-72F
Lead-In: QES-72D [0:0]
QES-72F
[time unit for rate of overtime pay (code)()]; /* What time unit of overtime pay did R report? */
1
2
3

HOURLY...(Go to QES-72G)
DAILY...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
WEEKLY

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-72D [Default], QES-72E [Default]

5
6
7

MONTHLY
ANNUAL
OTHER (SPECIFY)...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)

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QES-72G
How many hours [do/did] you usually work per week at this rate?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)
If Answer =-2
If Answer =-1

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: QES-72H
Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-71XBB [30:1], QES-72F [1:1]
QES-72H
What is your best estimate of the number of hours per week you usually [work/worked] at this rate?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-72G [-2:-2]
QES-74C
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for daily/weekly/other time unit ROP - see QES-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-74E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-74D
Lead-In: QES-71GA [Default]
QES-74D
What [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [Name of new employers()], before taxes or other
deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-74K
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: QES-74Ka
Go To: QES-74Ka
Lead-In: QES-74C [Default]
QES-74E
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [Name
of new employers()], before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-74K
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: QES-74Ka
Go To: QES-74Ka
Lead-In: QES-74C [1:1]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Jobs/Employer Supplement

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QES-74K
What is your best estimate of your usual weekly earnings before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500 Then Go To: QES-74Kb
Go To: QES-74Kb
Lead-In: QES-74D [-2:-2], QES-74E [-2:-2]
QES-74Ka
([hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's reported weekly wages()]) AND ([hourly rate of
pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's reported weekly wages()]);
/* Is the reported weekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-74L
Lead-In: QES-74D [Default], QES-74E [Default], QES-74D [1:1500], QES-74E
[1:1500]
QES-74Kb
([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's reported weekly wages()]) AND ([estimated
hourly rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's reported weekly wages()]);
/* Is the reported weekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-74L
Lead-In: QES-74K [Default], QES-74K [1:1500]
QES-74L
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[weekly/daily/other earnings value to be
verified()] WEEKLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-74M)

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-74Ka [Default], QES-74Kb [Default]
QES-74M
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[weekly/daily/other earnings
value to be verified()] WEEKLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-74L [0:0]

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QES-74T
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for monthly and bi-monthly time units for ROP */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-74V)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-74U
Lead-In: QES-71G [5:5], QES-71GA [8:8]
QES-74U
What [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [Name of new employers()], before taxes or other
deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)
If Answer =-1
If Answer =-2

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Then Go To: QES-75B

Go To: QES-75Ba
Lead-In: QES-74T [Default]
QES-74V
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [Name
of new employers()], before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-75B
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: QES-75Ba
Go To: QES-75Ba
Lead-In: QES-74T [1:1]
QES-75B
What is your best estimate of your usual monthly earnings before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000 Then Go To: QES-75Bb
Go To: QES-75Bb
Lead-In: QES-74U [-2:-2], QES-74V [-2:-2]
QES-75Ba
([hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's monthly wages()]) AND
([hourly rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's monthly wages()]);
/* Is the reported monthly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75C
Lead-In: QES-74U [Default], QES-74V [Default], QES-74V [1:6000]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Jobs/Employer Supplement

133

QES-75Bb
([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's monthly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of
pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's monthly wages()]);
/* Is the reported monthly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75C
Lead-In: QES-75B [Default], QES-75B [1:6000]
QES-75C
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[monthly/bi-monthly earnings value to be
verified()] MONTHLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-75D)

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-75Ba [Default], QES-75Bb [Default]
QES-75D
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[monthly/bi-monthly earnings
value to be verified()] MONTHLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-75C [0:0]
QES-75I
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for those reporting annual ROP. See QES-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-75K)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75J
Lead-In: QES-71G [6:6]
QES-75J
What [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [Name of new employers()], before taxes or other
deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: QES-75Qa
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-75Q
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Go To: QES-75Qa
Lead-In: QES-75I [Default]

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QES-75K
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [Name
of new employers()], before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-75Q
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: QES-75Qa
Go To: QES-75Qa
Lead-In: QES-75I [1:1]
QES-75Q
What is your best estimate of your usual annual earnings before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000 Then Go To: QES-75Qb
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Go To: QES-75Qb
Lead-In: QES-75J [-2:-2], QES-75K [-2:-2]
QES-75Qa
([hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's annual wages()]) AND
([hourly rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's annual wages()]);
/* Is the reported annual wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75R
Lead-In: QES-75J [Default], QES-75K [Default], QES-75J [1:72000], QES-75K [1:72000]
QES-75Qb
([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's annual wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of
pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's annual wages()]);
/* Is the reported annual wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75R
Lead-In: QES-75Q [Default], QES-75Q [1:72000]
QES-75R
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[annual earnings value to be verified()]
ANNUALLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-75S)

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-75Qa [Default], QES-75Qb [Default]

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QES-75S
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[annual earnings value to be
verified()] ANNUALLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-75R [0:0]
QES-75X
([QES-71B()]=1); /* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */
/* Beginning series for R's that reported bi-weekly ROP in QES-71G */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-75Z)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-75Y
Lead-In: QES-71G [4:4]
QES-75Y
What [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with [Name of new employers()], before taxes or other
deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: QES-76Fa
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-76F
Go To: QES-76Fa
Lead-In: QES-75X [Default]
QES-75Z
Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with
[Name of new employers()], before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: QES-76Fa
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-76F
If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Go To: QES-76Fa
Lead-In: QES-75X [1:1]
QES-76F
What is your best estimate of your usual bi-weekly earnings before taxes or other deductions?
(ENTER AMOUNT)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

If Answer =-1 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000 Then Go To: QES-76Fb
If Answer =-2 Then Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Go To: QES-76Fb
Lead-In: QES-75Y [-2:-2], QES-75Z [-2:-2]

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QES-76Fa
([hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's bi-weekly wages()]) AND
([hourly rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's bi-weekly wages()]);
/* Is the reported biweekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-76G
Lead-In: QES-75Y [Default], QES-75Z [Default], QES-75Y [1:3000], QES-75Z [1:3000]
QES-76Fb
([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value of R 's bi-weekly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate
of pay()]<=[default maximum value of R 's bi-weekly wages()]);
/* Is the reported biweekly wage within the accepted range? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-JUMP)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-76G
Lead-In: QES-76F [Default], QES-76F [1:3000]
QES-76G
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[bi-weekly earnings value to be verified()] BIWEEKLY. IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-76H)

Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-76Fa [Default], QES-76Fb [Default]
QES-76H
INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[bi-weekly earnings value to be
verified()] BI-WEEKLY. ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: QES-84-JUMP
Lead-In: QES-76G [0:0]
QES-84-JUMP
([loop to gather information on employers since the date of last interview]=1);
/*THE FIRST EMPLOYER ONLY GOES THROUGH BENEFITS SERIES*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-84-A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: QES-71I [-1:-1], QES-71J [-1:-1], QES-71P [-1:-2], QES-71W [Default], QES-71Xc [1500:1], QES-71Xd
[1:6000], QES-71Xe [1:72000], QES-72C [1500:1], QES-72F [Default], QES-72G [Default], QES-72H [Default],
QES-74D [-1:-1], QES-74E [-1:-1], QES-74K [-1:-2], QES-74Ka [1:1], QES-74Kb [1:1], QES-74L [Default], QES74M [Default], QES-74U [-1:-1], QES-74V [-1:-1], QES-75B [-1:-2], QES-75Ba [1:1], QES-75Bb [1:1], QES-75C
[Default], QES-75D [Default], QES-75R [Default], QES-75S [Default], QES-76G [Default], QES-76H [Default],
QES-71I [-1:-1], QES-71J [-1:-1], QES-71P [-1:-1], QES-71P [-2:-2], QES-72G [-1:-1], QES-72H [-2:-1], QES-74D
[-1:-1], QES-74E [-1:-1], QES-74K [-2:-2], QES-74K [-1:-1], QES-74Ka [1:1], QES-74Kb [1:1], QES-74U [-1:-1],
QES-74V [-1:-1], QES-75B [-1:-1], QES-75B [-2:-2], QES-75Ba [1:1], QES-75Bb [1:1], QES-75J [-1:-1], QES-75K
[-1:-1], QES-75Q [-1:-1], QES-75Q [-2:-2], QES-75Qa [1:1], QES-75Qb [1:1], QES-75Y [-1:-1], QES-75Z [-1:-1],
QES-76F [-1:-1], QES-76F [-2:-2], QES-76Fa [1:1], QES-76Fb [1:1]

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QES-84-A
([class of worker]=4); /*THE FIRST EMPLOYER ONLY GOES THROUGH BENEFITS SERIES*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QES-89)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QES-84D
Lead-In: QES-84-JUMP [1:1]
QES-84D
[Does/Did] your employer make any benefits available to you at all?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to QES-89)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: QES-84N

Go To: QES-84E
Lead-In: QES-84-A [Default]
QES-84E
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Medical, surgical, or hospital insurance that covers
injuries or major illnesses off the job?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84F
Lead-In: QES-84D [Default]
QES-84F
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Life insurance that would cover your death for reasons
not connected with your job?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84G
Lead-In: QES-84E [Default]
QES-84G
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ...
1
0

Dental benefits?

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84H
Lead-In: QES-84F [Default]
QES-84H
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... (Maternity/Paternity) leave that will allow you to go back
to your old job or one that pays the same as your old one?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84I
Lead-In: QES-84G [Default]

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QES-84I
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ...
1
0

A retirement plan other than social security?

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84J
Lead-In: QES-84H [Default]
QES-84J
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Flexible hours or work schedule?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84K
Lead-In: QES-84I [Default]
QES-84K
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Profit sharing?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84L
Lead-In: QES-84J [Default]
QES-84L
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Training or educational opportunities including tuition
reimbursement?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84M
Lead-In: QES-84K [Default]
QES-84M
[Does/Did] your employer MAKE AVAILABLE to you ... Company provided or subsidized childcare?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-84N
Lead-In: QES-84L [Default]
QES-84N
How many sick days with full pay [are/were] you entitled to each year?
(INTERVIEWER: IF VOLUNTEERED "UNLIMITED SICK DAYS", ENTER "365". IF VOLUNTEERED
"SICK AND VACATION DAYS COMBINED", ENTER "995".)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|
If Answer =995

Then Go To: QES-84NA

Go To: QES-84O
Lead-In: QES-84M [Default], QES-84D [-1:-1]

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QES-84NA
How many days of paid sick and vacation days combined [are/were] you entitled to each year? Enter Answer: |_|_|_|
Go To: QES-89
Lead-In: QES-84N [995:995]
QES-84O
How many days of paid vacation [are/were] you entitled to each year?

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: QES-89
Lead-In: QES-84N [Default]
QES-89
How [do/did] you feel about your job with [Name of new employers()]? [do/did] you like it very much, like it fairly
well, dislike it somewhat, or dislike it very much? (CODE ONE ONLY.)
1
2

Like it very much
Like it fairly well

3
4

Dislike it somewhat
Dislike it very much

Go To: QES-100
Lead-In: QES-84NA [Default], QES-84O [Default], QES-84D [0:0], QES-84-A [1:1]
QES-100
Have you had any other employer since [date of last interview]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QES-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q7-29A [Default], Q7-29B [Default], Q7-31 [Default], Q7-31A [Default],
Q7-34 [Default], QES-84-JUMP [Default], QES-89 [Default], Q7-32 [1:1]
QES-LOOP-END
UNTIL([loop to gather information on employers since the date of last interview],[flag indicating if R has had any
more employers since date of last interview()]=0); /* End loop for Sec7/Employer Supplement */
Go To: Q9-1
Lead-In: QES-100 [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Last Job Lasting 2 Weeks or More

SECTION 9: LAST JOB LASTING 2 WEEKS OR MORE
Q9-1
([flag indicating whether R sworn into active military since date of last interview(1)]=1);
/* is R on active duty in active forces */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q10-00)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q9-2b
Lead-In: Q7-1A [Default], QES-LOOP-END [Default], Q7-1 [-1:-1]
Q9-2b
([flag indicating if R has done any work for pay since date of last interview] = 1);
/* Machine Check: Did R report any employers in Section 7? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q10-00)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q9-3
Lead-In: Q9-1 [Default]
Q9-3
Have you ever worked at a job or business lasting 2 consecutive weeks or more, either full-time or part-time?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q9-4)
No

Go To: Q11-0
Lead-In: Q9-2b [Default]
Q9-4
When did you LAST work at this sort of job?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q9-5
Lead-In: Q9-3 [1:1]
Q9-5
For whom did you last work?

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q9-6
Lead-In: Q9-4 [Default]
Q9-6
What kind of business or industry was this?
Go To: Q9-7
Lead-In: Q9-5 [Default]

Enter Answer: _____________________

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Q9-7
What kind of work were you doing at this job?
(RECORD VERBATIM. IF MORE THAN ONE KIND OF WORK, PROBE: What kind of work did you do the
longest for [employer that R last worked for]?)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q9-8
Lead-In: Q9-6 [Default]
Q9-8
What were your most important activities or duties?

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q9-9
Lead-In: Q9-7 [Default]
Q9-9
Were you...An employee of a PRIVATE COMPANY, business, or individual for wages,salary, or commission; a
GOVERNMENT employee; self employed in OWN business, professional practice or farm; or working WITHOUT
pay in a family business or farm.
1
2
3
4

An employee of a PRIVATE company
A GOVERNMENT employee...(Go to Q9-9a)
Self-Employed in OWN business...(Go to Q9-9b)
Working WITHOUT PAY in a family business or farm

Go To: Q10-00
Lead-In: Q9-8 [Default]
Q9-9a
Were you...An employee of the federal government, state government or local government?
1
2
3

Federal government employee
State government employee
Local government employee

Go To: Q10-00
Lead-In: Q9-9 [2:2]
Q9-9b
Was your business incorporated or unincorporated?
1
2

Business Incorporated
Business Unincorporated

Go To: Q10-00
Lead-In: Q9-9 [3:3]

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SECTION 10: FIRST SIGNIFICANT JOB AFTER LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL
Q10-00
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=1); /* Check: ever been interviewed? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-0)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q10-0aa
Lead-In: Q9-9 [Default], Q9-9a [Default], Q9-9b [Default], Q9-1 [1:1], Q9-2b
[1:1]
Q10-0aa
([is R currently enrolled]=1); /* check enrollment status of R */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q10-0aaa)

Go To: Q11-0
Lead-In: Q10-00 [Default]
Q10-0aaa
([flag indicating if R has been enrolled in school since the date of last interview]=0) or ([flag indicating if R was ever
enrolled in school]=0); /* Machine check: Did R report no school since DLI? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-0)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q10-0b
Lead-In: Q10-0aa [0:0]
Q10-0b
SYMBOLEXIST([date R dropped out of school]); /* check if there is a dropout date from sect 4 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q10-0c-a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q10-0g
Lead-In: Q10-0aaa [Default]
Q10-0c-a
CTOD(SUBSTR ([date R dropped out of school],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([date R dropped out of school],04,04))
< [date of last interview];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */ /* Machine Check: Is drop out date before the date of last interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q10-0f)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-0
Lead-In: Q10-0b [1:1]

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Q10-0f
I have the date of your last enrollment as [date R dropped out of school]. Is that correct?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q10-2)
No

Go To: Q10-0g
Lead-In: Q10-0c-a [Default]
Q10-0g
When were you last enrolled in school?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q10-0h
Lead-In: Q10-0b [Default], Q10-0f [Default]
Q10-0h
CTOD(SUBSTR ([date R dropped out of school],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([date R dropped out of school],04,04))
< [date of last interview];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */ /* Machine Check: Is drop out date before the date of last interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q10-2)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-0
Lead-In: Q10-0g [Default]
Q10-2
Now I'd like to know about the first job at which you worked for at least two months after you stopped going to
school in [date R dropped out of school]. This may include a job we have already talked about. For whom did you
work at this job?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER EMPLOYER NAME
NEVER WORKED FOR AT LEAST TWO MONTHS...(Go to Q11-0)

Go To: Q10-2a
Lead-In: Q10-0f [1:1], Q10-0h [1:1]
Q10-2a
For whom did you work at this job?

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q10-2b
Lead-In: Q10-2 [Default]
Q10-2b
How many hours a week did you usually work at this job with [employer of first job at which R worked for at least
two months after stopped going to school]? --less than 20 hours a week, or 20 hours a week or more?
1
2

Less than 20 hours per week
20 hours a week or more...(Go to Q10-3)

Go To: Q10-2d
Lead-In: Q10-2a [Default]

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Q10-2d
Since you left regular school, what was the first job at which you worked for at least 2 months and at least 20 hours a
week?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER EMPLOYER NAME
NEVER WORKED AT SUCH A JOB...(Go to Q11-0)

Go To: Q10-2e
Lead-In: Q10-2b [Default]
Q10-2e
For whom did you work at this job?

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q10-3
Lead-In: Q10-2d [Default]
Q10-3
Now I'd like to ask a few questions about your job with [since R left regular school, first job at which worked for at
least 2 months and at least 20 hours a week]. When did you first start working for [since R left regular school, first
job at which worked for at least 2 months and at least 20 hours a week]?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q10-4
Lead-In: Q10-2e [Default], Q10-2b [2:2]
Q10-4
When did you last stop working for [since R left regular school, first job at which worked for at least 2 months and at
least 20 hours a week]?
0
1

CURRENTLY WORKING FOR THIS EMPLOYER...(Go to Q11-0)
SELECT TO ENTER DATE

Go To: Q10-4a
Lead-In: Q10-3 [Default]
Q10-4a
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR STOPPED WORKING FOR [since R left regular school, first job
at which worked for at least 2 months and at least 20 hours a week]?)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q10-4b
Lead-In: Q10-4 [Default]
Q10-4b
CTOD (SUBSTR ([date R began working at job],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([date R began working at job],04,04)) >
[date of last interview]; /* break up string from d4 to include day */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-0)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q10-4e
Lead-In: Q10-4a [Default]

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Q10-4e
CTOD (SUBSTR ([date R stopped working at job],01,02) +"/15/" + SUBSTR([date R stopped working at
job],04,04)) > [date of last interview]; /* break up string from d4 to include day */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-0)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q10-6
Lead-In: Q10-4b [Default]
Q10-6
What kind of business or industry was this? PROBE: What did they make or do?
(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q10-7a
Lead-In: Q10-4e [Default]
Q10-7a
What kind of work did you do for [since R left regular school, first job at which worked for at least 2 months and at
least 20 hours a week]?
IF MORE THAN ONE KIND OF WORK, PROBE: What kind of work did you do the longest for [since R left
regular school, first job at which worked for at least 2 months and at least 20 hours a week]?
(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q10-7b
Lead-In: Q10-6 [Default]
Q10-7b
What were some of your main activities or duties?
(RECORD VERBATIM)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: Q10-8
Lead-In: Q10-7a [Default]
Q10-8
How many hours per week did you USUALLY work at this job?
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q10-10
Lead-In: Q10-7b [Default]
Q10-10
Altogether, including tips, overtime, and bonuses, how much did you USUALLY earn at that job? Please give me the
amount you earned BEFORE DEDUCTIONS like taxes and social security were taken out. ENTER IN
APPROPRIATE BOXES.
PROBE IF NECESSARY: What was that per hour, per day, per week or what? (Enter answer on next screen)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q10-10a
Lead-In: Q10-8 [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? First Significant Job after Leaving High School

Q10-10a
What was that per hour, per day, per week or what?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Per hour
Per day
Per week
Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks)

Go To: Q11-0
Lead-In: Q10-10 [Default]

8
5
6
7

Bi-monthly (twice a month)
Per month
Per year
Other (SPECIFY)

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SECTION 11: OTHER TRAINING
Q11-0
([R's age]<18) and ([is R currently enrolled]=1); /* check to see if R is younger than 18 and enrolled in school */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-1
Lead-In: Q9-3 [Default], Q10-0aa [Default], Q10-0c-a [Default], Q10-0h [Default], Q10-10a [Default], Q10-4 [0:0],
Q10-2 [2:2], Q10-00 [1:1], Q10-0aaa [1:1], Q10-4b [1:1], Q10-4e [1:1], Q10-2d [2:2]
Q11-1
I would now like to ask you about OTHER TYPES of schooling and training you may have had, excluding regular
schooling we have already talked about...
Go To: Q11-1A
Lead-In: Q11-0 [Default]
Q11-1A
([type of high school program]=1); /* check if vocational or commercial, formal schooling or on the job training */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-1b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-1Aa
Lead-In: Q11-1 [Default]
Q11-1Aa
SYMBOLEXIST([flag indicating if R received any special training from the military]);
If Answer =1

Then Go To: Q11-1Ab

Go To: Q11-1c
Lead-In: Q11-1A [Default]
Q11-1Ab
([flag indicating if R received any special training from the military]=1);
/* check if while in military any schooling or on the job training */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-1b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-1c
Lead-In: Q11-1Aa [1:1]
Q11-1b
Besides the training we've already talked about, since [date of last interview] have you attended another training
program or any on-the-job training designed to help people find a job, improve job skills, or learn a new job?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q11-22)

Go To: Q11-1-a
Lead-In: Q11-1A [1:1], Q11-1Ab [1:1]

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Q11-1c
Since [date of last interview], have you attended a training program or any on-the-job training designed to help
people find a job, improve job skills, or learn a new job?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q11-22)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q11-22

Go To: Q11-1-a
Lead-In: Q11-1Aa [Default], Q11-1Ab [Default]
Q11-1-a
Are you CURRENTLY enrolled in a training program or receiving on-the-job training?
1
0

Yes
No

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q11-22

Go To: Q11-2b
Lead-In: Q11-1b [Default], Q11-1c [Default]
Q11-2b
[Are you receiving/Did you receive] this training at a vocational or technical institute, or a college or university?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q11-3)
No

Go To: Q11-2c
Lead-In: Q11-1-a [Default]
Q11-2c
[Are you receiving/Did you receive] this training through a formal program run by an employer or the military?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q11-3)
No

Go To: Q11-2d
Lead-In: Q11-2b [Default]
Q11-2d
Where [are you receiving/did you receive] this training?
(RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONE) (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
3
7
9

Business school
Apprenticeship program
A correspondence course
Seminars or training programs at work
run by someone other than employer

Go To: Q11-3
Lead-In: Q11-2c [Default]

10
11
12
13

Seminars or training programs outside of work
Vocational rehabilitation center
Government training programs
Other (SPECIFY)

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Other Training

Q11-3
Who paid for this training? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
1
2
10

Self or family
Employer
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q11-9
Lead-In: Q11-2d [Default], Q11-2b [1:1], Q11-2c [1:1]
Q11-9
When did you start this training program?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q11-9A
Lead-In: Q11-3 [Default]
Q11-9A
([flag indicating if R is currently enrolled in a training program]=1);
/* Machine check: has R already reported being in a current training */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-10b)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-10
Lead-In: Q11-9 [Default]
Q11-10
Are you still enrolled, or have you finished or left this program?
0
1

SELECT TO ENTER DATE WHEN R FINISHED OR LEFT
STILL ENROLLED

Go To: Q11-10b
Lead-In: Q11-9A [Default]
Q11-10b
([flag indicating if R is currently enrolled in a training program]);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q11-17)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q11-10c
Lead-In: Q11-10 [Default], Q11-9A [1:1]
Q11-10c
When did you finish or leave this program?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE R FINISHED OR LEFT THIS TRAINING PROGRAM.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q11-11
Lead-In: Q11-10b [Default]

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Q11-11
Altogether, how many weeks did you attend this training?
(ENTER '00' IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK.)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q11-12
Lead-In: Q11-10c [Default]
Q11-12
Did you complete this training or not?
1
0

Completed
Did not complete

Go To: Q11-17
Lead-In: Q11-11 [Default]
Q11-17
How many hours per week [do/did] you usually spend in this training?

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q11-20a
Lead-In: Q11-12 [Default], Q11-10b [1:1]
Q11-20a
We would like to know more about the kinds of services this training program [provides/provided] you. [Are you
receiving/Did you receive] any services that [will better enable/better enabled] you to continue your education?
(INTERVIEWER: IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) [Are you receiving/Did you receive] help preparing for a GED or for
college, or help with English, math, or computer skills?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q11-20b
Lead-In: Q11-17 [Default]
Q11-20b
[Are you receiving/Did you receive] any services that [will better enable/better enabled] you to get or keep a job?
(INTERVIEWER: IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) [Are you receiving/Did you receive] work experience, on-the-job
training, help in finding a job or job counseling?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q11-21a
Lead-In: Q11-20a [Default]
Q11-21a
How many other times have you attended training programs or on the job training [Since date of last interview have
you/Have you ever]?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q11-22
Lead-In: Q11-20b [Default]

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Q11-22
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] obtained any kind of certificate, for example, a license or
journeyman's card for practicing a profession or trade?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q11-22-LOOP-BEGIN)
No

Go To: Q12-1
Lead-In: Q11-21a [Default], Q11-1b [0:0], Q11-1c [0:0], Q11-1c [-1:-1], Q11-1-a [-1:-1]
Q11-22-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT ([loop about certificates, etc. that R has received]); /*start loop about certificates, etc. that R has received*/
Go To: Q11-23
Lead-In: Q11-22 [1:1]
Q11-23
Is that a certificate, a license or a journeyman's card?
1
2
3
4

Certificate
License
Journeyman's card
Other (SPECIFY)...(Go to Q11-26)

Go To: Q11-24
Lead-In: Q11-22-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]
Q11-24
Is it still valid?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q11-25
Lead-In: Q11-23 [Default]
Q11-25
For what profession or trade is that [whether R obtained certificate, a license or journeyman's card for practicing a
profession or trade()]?
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q11-26
Lead-In: Q11-24 [Default]
Q11-26
In what month and year did you receive it?
Go To: Q11-27
Lead-In: Q11-25 [Default], Q11-23 [4:4]

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

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Q11-27
Have you ever obtained any other certificates, licenses or journeyman's cards?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q11-27-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q11-26 [Default]
Q11-27-LOOP-END
UNTIL ([loop about certificates, etc. that R has received], [flag indicating if R has obtained any more certificates,
licenses or journeyman's cards()]=0);
/*loop until all certificates, etc. have been asked about*/
Go To: Q12-1
Lead-In: Q11-27 [Default]

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SECTION 12: FERTILITY
Q12-1
The next few questions are about fertility. We know that some of these questions may not apply to you, but we need
to ask the same questions of all our respondents in order to be complete.
Go To: Q12-1-A
Lead-In: Q11-22 [Default], Q11-27-LOOP-END [Default], Q11-0 [1:1]
Q12-1-A
([gender of the R]=1); /* Machine check: Is R male? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-1A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-1-B
Lead-In: Q12-1 [Default]
Q12-1-B
([flag indicating if R has ever reported being pregnant]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported being pregnant in previous surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-1A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-1-C
Lead-In: Q12-1-A [Default]
Q12-1-C
Have you ever been pregnant?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12-172)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q12-172

Go To: Q12-1-D
Lead-In: Q12-1-B [Default]
Q12-1-D
How old were you the first time you became pregnant?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS:
If Answer =-1

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: Q12-1A

Go To: Q12-1-E
Lead-In: Q12-1-C [Default]
Q12-1-E
In what month and year did you get pregnant for the first time?
If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q12-1A

Go To: Q12-1A
Lead-In: Q12-1-D [Default]

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

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Q12-1A
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1994]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1);
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-5b)

Go To: Q12-2A
Lead-In: Q12-1-E [Default], Q12-1-A [1:1], Q12-1-B [1:1], Q12-1-D [-1:-1], Q121-E [-1:-1]
Q12-2A
We are first going to VERIFY our records of BIOLOGICAL children that you have had, if any, PRIOR TO [date of
last interview] (the date of your LAST interview).
Go To: Q12-5b
Lead-In: Q12-1A [Default]
Q12-5b
([total number of biological children listed in BIOCHILD roster]>0);
/* Check if there are any children on the info sheet */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-14Ba)

Go To: Q12-6aa-loop-begin
Lead-In: Q12-2A [Default], Q12-1A [0:0]
Q12-6aa-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP1 counter]); /* start loop to correct missing names or bdates of biochildren */
Go To: Q12-6B
Lead-In: Q12-5b [Default]
Q12-6B
STRCMP ([Name of biological child()],"(MISSING NAME)",14); /* Is the child's name missing? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-6C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-6D
Lead-In: Q12-6aa-loop-begin [Default]
Q12-6C
INTERVIEWER: THIS CHILD'S NAME IS MISSING. ENTER THE CORRECT FIRST NAME, MIDDLE
INITIAL (IF A NAME EXISTS) AND LAST NAME.
CHILD'S BIRTHDATE: [birthdate of biological child()]
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [biological child ID()]
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q12-6D
Lead-In: Q12-6B [1:1]

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Q12-6D
ISBLANK([birthdate of biological child()]); /* Is there child's birthdate recorded? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-6E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-6F-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-6B [Default], Q12-6C [Default]
Q12-6E
INTERVIEWER: THIS CHILD'S BIRTHDATE IS MISSING. ENTER THE CORRECT BIRTHDATE. YOU
MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A
COMMENT.
CHILD'S NAME: [Name of biological child()]
CHILD'S ID NUMBER: [biological child ID()]
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon Day
Year
Go To: Q12-6F-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-6D [1:1]
Q12-6F-loop-end
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP1 counter],([Fertility LOOP1 counter]=[total number of biological children listed in
BIOCHILD roster])); /* loop end to fix names and bdates of biochildren */
Go To: Q12-8A
Lead-In: Q12-6D [Default], Q12-6E [Default]
Q12-8A
Our records from our interview on [date of last interview] show that you have (had/given birth to) (a child/children)
named (READ FULL NAMES OF CHILDREN BELOW) as of [date of last interview] ... (PRESS  TO
CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-8B
Lead-In: Q12-6F-loop-end [Default]
Q12-8B
Is that correct?
1
0

YES--INFORMATION CORRECT
NO--INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q12-11)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q12-22Ab

Go To: Q12-16nc
Lead-In: Q12-8A [Default]

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Q12-11
INTERVIEWER: DOES R HAVE CHILDREN ON THE BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER THAT SHOULD NOT
BE LISTED THERE?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-13aa-Loop-Begin)
No

Go To: Q12-14Ac
Lead-In: Q12-8B [0:0]
Q12-13aa-Loop-Begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP2 counter]); /* LOOP Begin to delete biochildren who don't belong on roster*/
Go To: Q12-13A
Lead-In: Q12-11 [1:1]
Q12-13A
([status of biological child (code)()]=97); /* Is this child a new child? If so, skip out. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-13B)

Go To: Q12-13I-Loop-End
Lead-In: Q12-13aa-Loop-Begin [Default]
Q12-13B
([status of biological child (code)()]=99); /* Is this child a deleted child? If so, skip. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-13C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-13D
Lead-In: Q12-13A [0:0]
Q12-13C
INTERVIEWER: [Name of biological child()] IS DELETED. IS THIS CORRECT?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12-13I-Loop-End)

Go To: Q12-13I-Loop-End
Lead-In: Q12-13B [1:1]
Q12-13D
INTERVIEWER: DOES [Name of biological child()] NEED TO BE DELETED?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-13I-Loop-End)
No

Go To: Q12-13I-Loop-End
Lead-In: Q12-13B [Default]
Q12-13I-Loop-End
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP2 counter],([Fertility LOOP2 counter]=[total number of biological children listed in
BIOCHILD roster])); /* Loop end for deleting children currently on biochild roster*/
Go To: Q12-14Ac
Lead-In: Q12-13A [Default], Q12-13C [Default], Q12-13D [Default], Q12-13C [0:0], Q12-13D [1:1]

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Q12-14Ac
INTERVIEWER: DOES R HAVE ANY CHILDREN WHO WERE BORN BEFORE [date of last interview] WHO
ARE NOT LISTED ON THE BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER, THAT SHOULD BE LISTED THERE?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-15B-LOOP-BEGIN)
No

Go To: Q12-16nc
Lead-In: Q12-11 [Default], Q12-13I-Loop-End [Default]
Q12-14Ba
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-16nc)

Go To: Q12-14Bc
Lead-In: Q12-5b [0:0]
Q12-14Bc
Our records show that you had NOT (had/given birth to) any children of your own as of [date of last interview]. Is
that correct?
1
0

YES--INFORMATION CORRECT
NO--INFORMATION INCORRECT...(Go to Q12-15B-LOOP-BEGIN)

Go To: Q12-20
Lead-In: Q12-14Ba [Default]
Q12-15B-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP3 counter]); /* Loop begin to add missing biochildren */
Go To: Q12-16
Lead-In: Q12-14Ac [1:1], Q12-14Bc [0:0]
Q12-16
What is the name of the [first/next] child that you have (had/given birth to) as of [date of last interview] who we do
not have listed? (INTERVIEWER: ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q12-16A
Lead-In: Q12-15B-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]
Q12-16A
Is [Name of bio children improperly missing from roster()] a boy or a girl?
1
2

Boy
Girl

Go To: Q12-16B
Lead-In: Q12-16 [Default]

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Q12-16B
When was [Name of bio children improperly missing from roster()] born?
(INTERVIEWER: IN CASE OF INVALID DATE, VERIFY CHILD'S BIRTH DATE WITH R. EXPLAIN TO
RESPONDENT THAT RIGHT NOW, WE ARE ONLY COLLECTING INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN
BORN PRIOR TO [date of last interview]. WE WILL ASK ABOUT CHILDREN BORN SINCE [date of last
interview] IN A FEW MOMENTS.) (INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS
QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon Day
Year
Go To: Q12-16L
Lead-In: Q12-16A [Default]
Q12-16L
Did you have another child that was born PRIOR to [date of last interview] who we do not have listed?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-16P-Loop-End
Lead-In: Q12-16B [Default]
Q12-16P-Loop-End
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP3 counter],[Q12-16L()]=0); /* Loop end for entering missing bio children */
Go To: Q12-16nc
Lead-In: Q12-16L [Default]
Q12-16nc
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-22Ab)

Go To: Q12-18D
Lead-In: Q12-8B [Default], Q12-14Ac [Default], Q12-16P-Loop-End [Default], Q1214Ba [0:0]
Q12-18D
I'd like to read the information about your children from our records.
Go To: Q12-18E-loop-begin
Lead-In: Q12-16nc [Default]
Q12-18E-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP4 counter]); /* Start loop to verify final bio Roster. */
Go To: Q12-19
Lead-In: Q12-18D [Default]

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Q12-19
(FOR EACH CHILD, READ:) Our records show that (CHILD) is a (SEX) and was born on (BIRTHDATE). Is that
correct?
(INTERVIEWER: IF ALL INFO CORRECT, HIGHLIGHT FIRST LINE USING CURSOR KEYS AND PRESS
. IF ANY INCORRECT INFO, HIGHLIGHT FIRST CHILD RECORD MENTIONED AND PRESS
 TO CORRECT INFO FOR THAT CHILD.)
Refer to Roster: BIOTMP; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
If Answer =1

Then Go To: Q12-19Je-loop-end

Go To: Q12-19C
Lead-In: Q12-18E-loop-begin [Default]
Q12-19C
(INTERVIEWER: MARK INFORMATION THAT IS INCORRECT. IF NECESSARY PROBE:)
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s
name correct?
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s sex
correct? (GENDER=[correction to biological child's gender (text)([name of child with incorrect information
on biological child roster()])])
Is [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]'s
birthdate correct?
(BIRTHDATE=[correction to biological child's birthdate([name of child with incorrect information on biological
child roster()])])
(MARK ALL THAT APPLY)
1
4
5
6

BIRTHDATE
NAME
SEX
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q12-19D
Lead-In: Q12-19 [Default]
Q12-19D
INLIST([Q12-19C()],4); /*Check if answered name was incorrect. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-19F)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-19G
Lead-In: Q12-19C [Default]
Q12-19F
What is the correct name and spelling for [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect
information on biological child roster()])]?
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECT NAME AND/OR SPELLING.) Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q12-19G
Lead-In: Q12-19D [1:1]

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Q12-19G
INLIST([Q12-19C()],1); /*Check if answered birthdate was incorrect. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-19H)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-19I
Lead-In: Q12-19D [Default], Q12-19F [Default]
Q12-19H
What is the correct birthdate for [correction to biological child's name([name of child with incorrect information on
biological child roster()])]?
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD CORRECTED BIRTHDATE.) (INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID
YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon Day
Year
Go To: Q12-19I
Lead-In: Q12-19G [1:1]
Q12-19I
INLIST([Q12-19C()],5); /* Check if answered sex was incorrect. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-19J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-19Je-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-19G [Default], Q12-19H [Default]
Q12-19J
(INTERVIEWER: IF NOT OBVIOUS, ASK:) What is the correct sex of [correction to biological child's
name([name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()])]? (INTERVIEWER: RECORD
CORRECTED GENDER.)
1
2

Boy
Girl

Go To: Q12-19Je-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-19I [1:1]
Q12-19Je-loop-end
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP4 counter],[name of child with incorrect information on biological child roster()]=1);
/* End loop to verify final bio roster */
Go To: Q12-20
Lead-In: Q12-19I [Default], Q12-19J [Default], Q12-19 [1:1]
Q12-20
INTERVIEWER: BELOW IS YOUR CORRECTED BIOLOGICAL CHILD ROSTER AS OF[date of last
interview]. REVIEW THE ROSTER TO BE SURE THAT IT IS CORRECT. IF THE ROSTER IS NOT
CORRECT, RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS BY PRESSING THE  KEY AND CORRECT
AS NEEDED. PRESS  TO CONTINUE IF ROSTER IS CORRECT.
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD3; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-22Ab
Lead-In: Q12-14Bc [Default], Q12-19Je-loop-end [Default]

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Q12-22Ab
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as
YA in 1996] = 1) or ([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1994]=1);
/* WAS R INTERVIEWED IN 1998 or 1996 or 1994? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-22Ad)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-27A
Lead-In: Q12-20 [Default], Q12-16nc [0:0], Q12-8B [-1:-1]
Q12-22Ad
Now I would like to ask you about any BIOLOGICAL children you have had, if any, SINCE [date of last interview],
(the date of your LAST interview).
Go To: Q12-22B
Lead-In: Q12-22Ab [1:1]
Q12-22B
Please tell me if you have had any biological children since [date of last interview]?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-22Ba)
No

Go To: Q12-29Gd
Lead-In: Q12-22Ad [Default]
Q12-22Ba
How many children have you had since [date of last interview], not counting any babies who were stillborn? (IF
NECESSARY READ: ....or dead at birth)?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q12-29Gd

Go To: Q12-23-loop-begin
Lead-In: Q12-22B [1:1]
Q12-27A
Please tell me if you have had any biological children?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-27B)
No

Go To: Q12-29Gd
Lead-In: Q12-22Ab [Default]
Q12-27B
How many children have you had not counting any babies who were dead at birth?
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1
Go To: Q12-23-loop-begin
Lead-In: Q12-27A [1:1]

Then Go To: Q12-29Gd

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q12-23-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP11 counter]); /* Begin Loop for adding new bio children. */
Go To: Q12-28
Lead-In: Q12-22Ba [Default], Q12-27B [Default]
Q12-28
What did you name your [first/next] [baby born since date of last interview/oldest baby]?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL AND LAST NAME.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q12-28A
Lead-In: Q12-23-loop-begin [Default]
Q12-28A
Was the baby a boy or a girl?
1
2

Boy
Girl

Go To: Q12-28B
Lead-In: Q12-28 [Default]
Q12-28B
When was your child born?
(INTERVIEWER: YOU MUST ENTER A VALID YEAR IN THIS QUESTION. REPORT ANY UNUSUAL
ANSWERS IN A COMMENT.)
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon Day
Year
Go To: Q12-28T-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-28A [Default]
Q12-28T-LOOP-END
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP11 counter],[Fertility LOOP11 counter]=[number of biological children R had since date of
last interview]); /* loop end about new bio children */
Go To: Q12-29Gd
Lead-In: Q12-28B [Default]
Q12-29Gd
([current number of bio children on roster] > 1); /* Are there at least two kids? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-29Hb-loop-begin)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-29Rb
Lead-In: Q12-22B [Default], Q12-27A [Default], Q12-28T-LOOP-END [Default], Q1227B [-2:-1], Q12-22Ba [-2:-1]
Q12-29Hb-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP15 counter]); /*Start loop to check for twins/triplets/etc. */
Go To: Q12-29I
Lead-In: Q12-29Gd [1:1]

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Q12-29I
(INTERVIEWER: CHECK FOR CHILDREN WITH THE SAME BIRTHDATE. FOR EACH PAIR OR GROUP
OF NON-DELETED CHILDREN WITH THE SAME BIRTHDATE, ASK:)
Is it correct that (READ NAMES OF CHILDREN WITH SAME BIRTHDATES) are (twins/triplets/etc.)? (ENTER
R'S RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN. IF NO CHILDREN HAVE SAME BIRTHDATE, ENTER NO ON NEXT
SCREEN.)
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD4; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-29J
Lead-In: Q12-29Hb-loop-begin [Default]
Q12-29J
INTERVIEWER: ARE THERE ANY TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC. LISTED ON THE ROSTER OF BIOLOGICAL
CHILDREN ON PREVIOUS SCREEN? ENTER R'S RESPONSE BELOW.
0
1
2
3

NO (MORE) TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC. ON CHILD ROSTER...(Go to Q12-29Qaa-loop-end)
ONE SET OF TWINS ON CHILD ROSTER...(Go to Q12-29L)
ONE SET OF TRIPLETS ON CHILD ROSTER...(Go to Q12-29O)
INCORRECT TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC. ON CHILD ROSTER

Go To: Q12-29K
Lead-In: Q12-29I [Default]
Q12-29K
INTERVIEWER: VERIFY THE BIRTHDATE INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN INCORRECTLY LISTED
AS TWINS/TRIPLETS/ETC.  AS NECESSARY TO CORRECT CHILD INFORMATION. IF
RESPONDENT CONFIRMS BIRTHDATES LISTED, EXPLAIN IN AN INTERVIEWER COMMENT.
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD4; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-29Qaa-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-29J [Default]
Q12-29L
(INTERVIEWER: TO VERIFY, HIGHLIGHT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TWIN CHILD IDENTIFIED ON THE
CHILD ROSTER BELOW, AND IF SAME SEX, ASK: Are (CHILD NAME 1) and (CHILD NAME 2) identical
twins or are they fraternal twins? (IF NOT SAME SEX, CODE FRATERNAL.) (PRESS  RESPONSE
ON NEXT SCREEN)
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD4; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-29M
Lead-In: Q12-29J [1:1]
Q12-29M
(Are (CHILD NAME 1) and (CHILD NAME 2) identical twins or are they fraternal twins?)
(INTERVIEWER: IF TWINS NOT THE SAME SEX, THEY ARE FRATERNAL.)
1
2

IDENTICAL...(Go to Q12-29Qaa-loop-end)
FRATERNAL...(Go to Q12-29Qaa-loop-end)

Go To: Q12-29N
Lead-In: Q12-29L [Default]

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Q12-29N
Are they (REPEAT CHILDREN'S NAMES IF NECESSARY) often mistaken for each other, or are they different
enough to tell apart?
1
2

Often mistaken for one another
Different enough to tell apart

Go To: Q12-29Qaa-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-29M [Default]
Q12-29O
(INTERVIEWER: TO VERIFY, HIGHLIGHT THE NAME OF THE FIRST TRIPLET CHILD IDENTIFIED ON
THE CHILD ROSTER BELOW, AND IF SAME SEX, ASK:)
Are (CHILD NAME 1), (CHILD NAME 2) and (CHILD NAME 3) identical triplets or are they fraternal triplets?
(IF NOT SAME SEX, CODE FRATERNAL.) (PRESS  RESPONSE ON NEXT SCREEN)
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD4; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-29P
Lead-In: Q12-29J [2:2]
Q12-29P
(Are (CHILD NAME 1), (CHILD NAME 2) and (CHILD NAME 3) identical triplets or are they fraternal triplets?)
(INTERVIEWER: IF TRIPLETS NOT THE SAME SEX, THEY ARE FRATERNAL.)
1
2

IDENTICAL...(Go to Q12-29Qaa-loop-end)
FRATERNAL...(Go to Q12-29Qaa-loop-end)

Go To: Q12-29Q
Lead-In: Q12-29O [Default]
Q12-29Q
Are they (REPEAT CHILDREN'S NAMES IF NECESSARY) often mistaken for each other, or are they different
enough to tell apart?
1
2

Often mistaken for one another
Different enough to tell apart

Go To: Q12-29Qaa-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-29P [Default]
Q12-29Qaa-loop-end
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP15 counter],[Q12-29J()]=0); /* End loop when no more twins,triplets,etc.. */
Go To: Q12-29Rb
Lead-In: Q12-29K [Default], Q12-29N [Default], Q12-29Q [Default], Q12-29J [0:0],
Q12-29M [1:2], Q12-29P [1:2]
Q12-29Rb
([current number of bio children on roster] > 0); /* Is there at least one child on BIOCHILD roster? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-29Sa-loop-begin)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-72
Lead-In: Q12-29Gd [Default], Q12-29Qaa-loop-end [Default]

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Q12-29Sa-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP12 counter]); /* Start loop for future text substitutions */
Go To: Q12-29x-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-29Rb [1:1]
Q12-29x-loop-end
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP12 counter],[Fertility LOOP12 counter]=[current number of bio children on roster]);
/* Start loop for future text substitutions */
Go To: Q12-30
Lead-In: Q12-29Sa-loop-begin [Default]
Q12-30
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP14 counter]); /* Begin loop to ask about new kids situations */
Go To: Q12-30C
Lead-In: Q12-29x-loop-end [Default]
Q12-30C
[status of biological child (code)()]; /* Check the status of the child. if deceased or deleted, or adopted out skip to the
next child. If the child is added, skip to appropriate question */
If Answer =8
If Answer =5
If Answer =99

Then Go To: Q12-44
Then Go To: Q12-44
Then Go To: Q12-60-loop-end

Go To: Q12-30D
Lead-In: Q12-30 [Default]
Q12-30D
Where does [Name of biological child()] usually live?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

IN THIS HOUSEHOLD
WITH (HIS/HER) (FATHER/MOTHER)
WITH OTHER RELATIVES (SPECIFY)
WITH FOSTER CARE
WITH ADOPTIVE PARENTS
LONG TERM CARE INSTITUTION
AWAY AT SCHOOL

8
9
10
11

DECEASED
PART-TIME WITH R, PART-TIME WITH
OTHER PARENT
PART-TIME WITH R, PART-TIME WITH
OTHER PERSON
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q12-30D-b
Lead-In: Q12-30C [Default]
Q12-30D-b
[usual residence of biological child()]; /* Enter code for hhiflag. */
If Answer >=2 and Answer <=4 Then Go To: Q12-44
If Answer =11 Then Go To: Q12-44
If Answer =5 Then Go To: Q12-44
If Answer =8 Then Go To: Q12-30E
If Answer >=6 and Answer <=7 Then Go To: Q12-44
Go To: Q12-44
Lead-In: Q12-30D [Default]

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Q12-30E
When did [Name of biological child()] die?

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q12-44
Lead-In: Q12-30D-b [8:8]
Q12-44
[usual residence of biological child()];
/* Does first biological child live in household or with another person part time? */
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

IN THIS HOUSEHOLD...(Go to Q12-45)
WITH (HIS/HER) (FATHER/MOTHER)
WITH OTHER RELATIVES (SPECIFY)
WITH FOSTER CARE
WITH ADOPTIVE PARENTS...(Go to Q12-60-LOOP-END)
LONG TERM CARE INSTITUTION
AWAY AT SCHOOL
DECEASED...(Go to Q12-60-LOOP-END)
PART-TIME WITH R, PART-TIME WITH OTHER PARENT...(Go to Q12-47)
PART-TIME WITH R, PART-TIME WITH OTHER PERSON...(Go to Q12-45)
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q12-53
Lead-In: Q12-30D-b [Default], Q12-30E [Default], Q12-30C [8:8], Q12-30C [5:5],
Q12-30D-b [2:4], Q12-30D-b [11:11], Q12-30D-b [5:5], Q12-30D-b [6:7]
Q12-45
Does [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] live in this household?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-60-LOOP-END)
No

Go To: Q12-46
Lead-In: Q12-44 [1:1], Q12-44 [10:10]
Q12-46
Is [Name of biological child()]'s [mother/father] living?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-47)
No

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q12-47

Go To: Q12-48
Lead-In: Q12-45 [Default]
Q12-47
When did [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] leave the household?
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER DATE
NATURAL (MOTHER/FATHER) NEVER LIVED IN THIS HOUSEHOLD...(Go to Q12-50)

Go To: Q12-47A
Lead-In: Q12-44 [9:9], Q12-46 [1:1], Q12-46 [-2:-1]

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Q12-47A
INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR [Name of biological child()]'S NATURAL [mother/father] LEFT
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q12-50
Lead-In: Q12-47 [Default]
Q12-48
When did [Name of biological child()]'s natural [mother/father] die?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTH AND YEAR.)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q12-60-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-46 [Default]
Q12-50
About how many miles from you does [Name of biological child()]'s [mother/father] live? Is it...
1
2
3

Within 1 mile
1-10 Miles
11-100 Miles

4
5

101-200 Miles
More than 200 Miles

Go To: Q12-51
Lead-In: Q12-47A [Default], Q12-47 [2:2]
Q12-51
In the past 12 months, about how often has [Name of biological child()] seen [his/her()] %mom/dad%?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY) (IF SEPARATION IS MORE RECENT THAN
PAST12 MONTHS, ASK:) Since [Name of biological child()] has been separated from[his/her()] %mom/dad%,
about how often has [Name of biological child()] seen [his/her()] %mom/dad%?
1
2
3
4

Almost every day
2-5 times a week
About once a week
1-3 times a month

5
6
7
0

7-11 times in past 12 months
2-6 times in past 12 months
Once in past 12 months
Never...(Go to Q12-60-LOOP-END)

Go To: Q12-52
Lead-In: Q12-50 [Default]
Q12-52
How long do these visits usually last?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS. IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER 0.)
Go To: Q12-60-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-51 [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

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Q12-53
About how many miles from you does [Name of biological child()] live? Is it....
1
2
3

Within 1 mile
1-10 Miles
11-100 Miles

4
5

101-200 Miles
More than 200 Miles

Go To: Q12-54
Lead-In: Q12-44 [Default]
Q12-54
In the past 12 months, about how often have you seen [Name of biological child()]? (IF SEPARATION IS MORE
RECENT THAN PAST 12 MONTHS, ASK:) Since [Name of biological child()] has not been living with you, about
how often have you seen [Name of biological child()]?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Almost every day
2-5 times a week
About once a week
1-3 times a month

5
6
7
0

7-11 times in past 12 months
2-6 times in past 12 months
Once in past 12 months
Never...(Go to Q12-55A)

Go To: Q12-55
Lead-In: Q12-53 [Default]
Q12-55
How long do these visits usually last?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS. IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, ENTER 00.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|
Go To: Q12-55A
Lead-In: Q12-54 [Default]
Q12-55A
Are you contributing money for the child's upbringing now?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12-56)

Go To: Q12-55B
Lead-In: Q12-55 [Default], Q12-54 [0:0]
Q12-55B
Do you do this on a regular basis or once in a while?
1
2

Regular
Once in a while

Go To: Q12-55C
Lead-In: Q12-55A [Default]
Q12-55C
How much do you give? (INTERVIEWER: NEXT QUESTION ASKS FOR UNIT)
(ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNT:)
Go To: Q12-55D
Lead-In: Q12-55B [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

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Q12-55D
Is that per week, per month or per year?
4
1
2
3

Per Week
Per month
Per year
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q12-56
Lead-In: Q12-55C [Default]
Q12-56
When did [Name of biological child()] last live with you?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER DATE...(Go to Q12-57)
NEVER LIVED WITH R

Go To: Q12-60-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-55D [Default], Q12-55A [0:0]
Q12-57
(When did [Name of biological child()] last live with you?)
(ENTER DATE)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q12-58
Lead-In: Q12-56 [1:1]
Q12-58
(Were/Was) there any period(s) of more than three consecutive months when [Name of biological child()] did not
live with you before that time?
1
0
2

Yes
No
CHILD IS LESS THAN THREE MONTHS OLD

Go To: Q12-60-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-57 [Default]
Q12-60-LOOP-END
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP14 counter],[Fertility LOOP14 counter]=[current number of bio children on roster]);
/* end loop. */
Go To: Q12-72
Lead-In: Q12-48 [Default], Q12-52 [Default], Q12-56 [Default], Q12-58 [Default],
Q12-30C [99:99], Q12-44 [8:8], Q12-44 [5:5], Q12-45 [1:1], Q12-51 [0:0]
Q12-72
([current number of bio children on roster] > 0); /* Has R ever had any children? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-72A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-170
Lead-In: Q12-29Rb [Default], Q12-60-LOOP-END [Default]

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Q12-72A
Think now about yourself in the job of being a parent. Please tell me whether you consider each of the following
statements to be very important, somewhat important, or not important to your job of being a parent. Providing my
child with emotional support. Is that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72B
Lead-In: Q12-72 [1:1]
Q12-72B
(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not
important to your job of being a parent.) Taking care of my child financially. Is that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72C
Lead-In: Q12-72A [Default]
Q12-72C
(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not
important to your job of being a parent.) Taking care of my child's everyday needs. Is that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72D
Lead-In: Q12-72B [Default]
Q12-72D
(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not
important to your job of being a parent.) Giving my child's [mother/father] encouragement and emotional support. Is
that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72E
Lead-In: Q12-72C [Default]
Q12-72E
(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not
important to your job of being a parent.) Giving my child moral and ethical guidance when appropriate. Is that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72F
Lead-In: Q12-72D [Default]

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Q12-72F
(Please tell me whether you consider each of the following statements as very important, somewhat important, or not
important to your job of being a parent.) Making sure my child is safe and protected. Is that .......
1
2
3

Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important

Go To: Q12-72G
Lead-In: Q12-72E [Default]
Q12-72G
Some parents spend time teaching their children new skills while other parents believe children learn best on their
own. Which of the following best describes your attitude?
1
2
3
4

Parents should always spend time teaching their children
Parents should usually spend time teaching their children
Parents should usually allow their children to learn on their own
Parents should always allow their children to learn on their own

Go To: Q12-73
Lead-In: Q12-72F [Default]
Q12-73
([number of live births to R since R's last interview] >= 1) OR ([number of biological children R had since date of
last interview] >= 1); /* Has R had any live births since 1998 or prior interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-73z-loop-begin)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-158E
Lead-In: Q12-72G [Default]
Q12-73z-loop-begin
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP16 counter]);
/* Copy name of child resulting from first pregnancy since date of 1998 or prior interview. */
Go To: Q12-74
Lead-In: Q12-73 [1:1]
Q12-74
Now I'd like to ask you some questions about [your/the] %Q12-loop16_text% pregnancy(ies) [that led to the birth of
your child/since DLI that ended in a live birth()].
(INTERVIEWER: HIGHLIGHT NAME OF THE [count of pregnancies since last interview] CHILD [" "/born
since()]. IF CHILD IS A TWIN, HIGHLIGHT NAME LISTED AND PRESS  TO CONTINUE.)
Refer to Roster: BIOCHILD4; Items Listed: ID, NAME, GENDER, BDATE, STATUS
Go To: Q12-74Aa
Lead-In: Q12-73z-loop-begin [Default]

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Q12-74Aa
([status of biological child (code)([Is child a twin?()])]=97);
/* DID R CORRECTLY IDENTIFY A CHILD BORN SINCE DATE OF LAST INTERVIEW? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-74Ab)

Go To: Q12-74A1
Lead-In: Q12-74 [Default]
Q12-74Ab
INTERVIEWER: [Name of biological child([Is child a twin?()])] WAS NOT BORN SINCE DATE OF LAST
INTERVIEW. PLEASE BACK-UP TO Q12-74, CHECK BIRTHDATES AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT
CHILD RESULTING FROM THIS PREGNANCY.
Go To: Q12-158D-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-74Aa [0:0]
Q12-74A1
([Fertility LOOP16 counter] = 1);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-74A2)

Go To: Q12-74B
Lead-In: Q12-74Aa [Default]
Q12-74A2
([flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([flag indicating if item appeared in previous
loop])] >= 1); /* WAS THIS A MULTIPLE BIRTH - REPORTED IN LAST LOOP? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-74B)

Go To: Q12-76E
Lead-In: Q12-74A1 [0:0]
Q12-74B
INTERVIEWER: DID THIS PREGNANCY RESULT IN THE BIRTH OF TWINS? USE  IF
NECESSARY TO CHECK THE ROSTER.
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-76E
Lead-In: Q12-74A1 [Default], Q12-74A2 [0:0]
Q12-76E
([Fertility LOOP16 counter] = 1); /* IS THIS THE FIRST TIME THROUGH THE LOOP? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q12-76F)

Go To: Q12-76G
Lead-In: Q12-74A2 [Default], Q12-74B [Default]

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Q12-76F
([flag indicating if live-birth pregnancy resulted in multiple births([flag indicating if item appeared in previous
loop])] >= 1); /* WAS THIS REPORTED AS A MULTIPLE BIRTH IN LAST LOOP? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-76F1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-76G
Lead-In: Q12-76E [0:0]
Q12-76F1
([gender of the R]); /* SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER - MULTIPLE BIRTH */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-157BB)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-118A
Lead-In: Q12-76F [1:1]
Q12-76G
([gender of the R]); /* SKIP ACCORDING TO RESPONDENT GENDER */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12M-78)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12F-77
Lead-In: Q12-76E [Default], Q12-76F [Default]
Q12F-77
When did you become pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy]? What month and year?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q12F-78
Lead-In: Q12-76G [Default]
Q12F-78
Just before you became pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy], did you or your partner use any methods to
keep from getting pregnant?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12F-80)

Go To: Q12F-79
Lead-In: Q12F-77 [Default]
Q12F-79
Had you stopped all methods before you became pregnant?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12F-80)
No

Go To: Q12F-81
Lead-In: Q12F-78 [Default]

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Q12F-80
Was the reason you [blank/were not/stopped] using any methods because youyourself wanted to become pregnant?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12F-82)
No

Go To: Q12F-81
Lead-In: Q12F-78 [0:0], Q12F-79 [1:1]
Q12F-81
Just before you became pregnant that time, did you want to become pregnant when you did?
(IF NO, PROBE:) Did you want (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did you want (none/no more) at all?
1
2
3
4

Yes
Didn't matter
No--not at that time
No--(none/no more) at all

Go To: Q12F-82
Lead-In: Q12F-79 [Default], Q12F-80 [Default]
Q12F-82
And what about your spouse or partner when you became pregnant that time -- did he want you to have (a/another)
baby? (IF NO, PROBE:) Did he want you to have (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did he want you to have
(none/no more) at all?
1
2
3
4

Yes
Didn't matter
No--not at that time
No--(none/no more) at all

Go To: Q12-83
Lead-In: Q12F-81 [Default], Q12F-80 [1:1]
Q12M-78
Just before [Name of child from pregnancy]'s mother became pregnant with [Name of child from pregnancy], did
you or she use any methods to keep from getting pregnant?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12M-80)

Go To: Q12M-79
Lead-In: Q12-76G [1:1]
Q12M-79
Had you stopped all methods before [Name of child from pregnancy]'s mother became pregnant?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12M-80)
No

Go To: Q12M-81
Lead-In: Q12M-78 [Default]

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Q12M-80
Was the reason you [blank/were not/stopped] using any methods because you yourself wanted [Name of child from
pregnancy]'s mother to become pregnant?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12M-82)
No

Go To: Q12M-81
Lead-In: Q12M-78 [0:0], Q12M-79 [1:1]
Q12M-81
Just before [Name of child from pregnancy]'s mother became pregnant that time, did you want her to become
pregnant when she did?
(IF NO, PROBE:) Did you want (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did you want (none/no more) at all?
1
2
3
4

Yes
Didn't matter
No--not at that time
No--(none/no more) at all

Go To: Q12M-82
Lead-In: Q12M-79 [Default], Q12M-80 [Default]
Q12M-82
And what about [Name of child from pregnancy]'s mother when she became pregnant that time -- did she want to
have (a/another) baby?
(IF NO, PROBE:) Did she want to have (a/another) baby but not at that time, or did she want to have (none/no more)
at all?
1
2
3
4

Yes
Didn't matter
No--not at that time
No--(none/no more) at all

Go To: Q12-157BB
Lead-In: Q12M-81 [Default], Q12M-80 [1:1]
Q12-83
During your pregnancy with [Name of child from pregnancy], did you make any visits to a doctor or nurse for
prenatal care, that is, to be examined or talk about your pregnancy?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-84)
No

Go To: Q12-85
Lead-In: Q12F-82 [Default]
Q12-84
When did you first visit a doctor or nurse for prenatal care -- during which month of your pregnancy?
(ENTER MONTH NUMBER)
Go To: Q12-85
Lead-In: Q12-83 [1:1]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q12-85
Did you drink any alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, or liquor, during the 12 months before [Name of child
from pregnancy] was born?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-86)
No

Go To: Q12-87
Lead-In: Q12-83 [Default], Q12-84 [Default]
Q12-86
How often did you usually drink alcoholic beverages after you found out that you were pregnant?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY) Did you drink...
7
6
5
4

Every day
Nearly every day
3 or 4 days a week
1 or 2 days a week

3
2
1
0

3 or 4 days a month
About once a month
Less than once a month
Never

Go To: Q12-87
Lead-In: Q12-85 [1:1]
Q12-87
Did you smoke tobacco cigarettes at all during the 12 months before [Name of child from pregnancy] was born?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-88)
No

Go To: Q12-105
Lead-In: Q12-85 [Default], Q12-86 [Default]
Q12-88
On the average, how many cigarettes did you smoke after you found out you were pregnant? Did you smoke 2 or
more packs a day? Did you smoke 1 pack or more but less than 2 packs a day, or less than 1 pack a day?
3
2
1
0

2 or more packs a day
1 or more but less than 2
Less than 1 pack a day
(IF VOLUNTEERED:) DID NOT SMOKE DURING THAT PERIOD

Go To: Q12-105
Lead-In: Q12-87 [1:1]
Q12-105
Based on either your last menstrual period date or your doctor's or clinic's information, was [Name of child from
pregnancy] born within one week of the expected (due) date?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12-106A)

Go To: Q12-107
Lead-In: Q12-87 [Default], Q12-88 [Default]

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Q12-106A
Was the baby born early or late?
1
2

early
late

Go To: Q12-106B
Lead-In: Q12-105 [0:0]
Q12-106B
How many weeks [early/late] was the baby?
(IF "1 1/2 WEEKS" ROUND UP TO "2".)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q12-107
Lead-In: Q12-106A [Default]
Q12-107
Was a cesarean section done? (IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) Was the baby delivered by an incision in your abdomen?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-108)
No

Go To: Q12-118A
Lead-In: Q12-105 [Default], Q12-106B [Default]
Q12-108
Was this your first cesarean section, or did you have one before?
1
0

First cesarean
Had cesarean(s) before

Go To: Q12-118A
Lead-In: Q12-107 [1:1]
Q12-118A
How much did [Name of child from pregnancy] weigh at birth?
(ENTER NUMBER OF POUNDS AND PRESS  TO ENTER OUNCES.)
Go To: Q12-118B
Lead-In: Q12-76F1 [Default], Q12-107 [Default], Q12-108 [Default]
Q12-118B
(How much did [Name of child from pregnancy] weigh at birth?)
(ENTER NUMBER OF OUNCES.)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q12-119
Lead-In: Q12-118A [Default]
Q12-119
What was [Name of child from pregnancy]'s length at birth?
(ENTER INCHES)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q12-119A
Lead-In: Q12-118B [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q12-119A
INTERVIEWER: DID R INDICATE THAT THE LENGTH OF THE BABY WAS AN ESTIMATE?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-120
Lead-In: Q12-119 [Default]
Q12-120
How long did your baby stay in the hospital?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
BABY/RESPONDENT DID NOT STAY IN HOSPITAL...(Go to Q12-123)

Go To: Q12-120A
Lead-In: Q12-119A [Default]
Q12-120A
(How long did your baby stay in the hospital?)
(ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q12-121
Lead-In: Q12-120 [Default]
Q12-121
Did you leave the hospital at the same time as your baby or did you leave earlier or later?
1
2
3
4
5
6

Same time
Earlier...(Go to Q12-122A)
Later...(Go to Q12-122B)
BABY STILL IN HOSPITAL...(Go to Q12-158D-LOOP-END)
BABY DIED IN HOSPITAL...(Go to Q12-158D-LOOP-END)
BABY ADOPTED OUT IN HOSPITAL...(Q12-158D-LOOP-END)

Go To: Q12-123
Lead-In: Q12-120A [Default]
Q12-122A
How many days earlier?

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q12-123
Lead-In: Q12-121 [2:2]
Q12-122B
How many days later?
Go To: Q12-123
Lead-In: Q12-121 [3:3]

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

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Q12-123
In [Name of child from pregnancy]'s first year, did you take [him/her] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because
[he/she] was sick or injured?
(IF BABY "ADOPTED OUT"/"DECEASED" AND R IS RELUCTANT, SAY:) We appreciate how difficult this is,
but [Name of child from pregnancy]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other
children like [him/her].
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q12-124)
No

Go To: Q12-143
Lead-In: Q12-121 [Default], Q12-122A [Default], Q12-122B [Default], Q12-120 [0:0]
Q12-124
When you took [Name of child from pregnancy] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor the first time because [he/she] was
sick or injured, what was the nature of [his/her] illness or injury?
(INTERVIEWER: RECODE VERBATIM. PRESS  TO CONTINUE FOR CODING OF ILLNESS
OR INJURY DESCRIBED HERE.)
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: Q12-124A
Lead-In: Q12-123 [1:1]
Q12-124A
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES. CODE FOR MAIN ILLNESS OR INJURY.
PRESS  TO CODE OTHER SYMPTOMS MENTIONED FOR THIS ILLNESSES OR INJURIES. IF
MORE THAN ONE ILLNESS OR INJURY MENTIONED, PROBE:)
What was the main illness or injury?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
15
16

FEVER
COLD
SORE THROAT
PNEUMONIA
EAR INFECTION
VOMITING, DIARRHEA, OR DEHYDRATION
RASH
BROKEN BONE
BURN

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
0

OTHER ACCIDENT OR POISONING
CONVULSIONS
JAUNDICE
FEEDING PROBLEMS (FOOD ALLERGY,
FORMULA TOLERANCE, ETC.)
MENINGITIS
ASTHMA OR BRONCHITIS
OTHER (SPECIFY)
NONE

Go To: Q12-126
Lead-In: Q12-124 [Default]
Q12-126
How many months old was [Name of child from pregnancy] when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital or doctor
the first time for (this) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?
(INTERVIEWER: 1 DAY TO 4 WKS = 1 MONTH. MORE THAN 4 WEEKS -- DIVIDE BY 4 AND
ROUND UP. EX: 35 WEEKS = 9 MONTHS.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q12-127
Lead-In: Q12-124A [Default]

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Q12-127
In [Name of child from pregnancy]'s first year, altogether how many visits were made to a clinic, hospital, or doctor
because [he/she] had (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =1

Then Go To: Q12-129

Go To: Q12-128
Lead-In: Q12-126 [Default]
Q12-128
In [Name of child from pregnancy]'s first year, how many months old was [he/she] the last time you took [him/her]
to a clinic or doctor for (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic]?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q12-129
Lead-In: Q12-127 [Default]
Q12-129
In [Name of child from pregnancy]'s first year, when you took [him/her] to a clinic, hospital, or doctor because
[he/she] had (that) [main illness, child's first visit to clinic], where did you take [him/her]?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4
5

Private doctor's office
Public clinic
Private clinic
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Hospital clinic, walk-in clinic

6
7
8
9

Community health center
Emergency room out-patient
Other (SPECIFY)
Hospital admission

Go To: Q12-130B
Lead-In: Q12-128 [Default], Q12-127 [1:1]
Q12-130B
INLIST([Q12-129()],9); /* Was child from first pregnancy admitted to hospital for first illness in first year of life? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-131)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-143
Lead-In: Q12-129 [Default]
Q12-131
When [Name of child from pregnancy] was admitted to the hospital, was surgery necessary?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-132
Lead-In: Q12-130B [1:1]

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Q12-132
Did you have to take time off from work?
1
0
3

Yes
No
Not working

Go To: Q12-143
Lead-In: Q12-131 [Default]
Q12-143
Now we are going to discuss well baby care. In [Name of child from pregnancy]'s first year, did you take [him/her]
to a clinic or doctor for well baby care when [he/she] was not sick?
1
0
99
2
3

Yes...(Go to Q12-144)
No
Unknown Code
BABY DIED IN FIRST YEAR
BABY ADOPTED OUT IN FIRST YEAR

Go To: Q12-157BB
Lead-In: Q12-123 [Default], Q12-130B [Default], Q12-132 [Default]
Q12-144
How many months old was [Name of child from pregnancy] when you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for well
baby care the first time?.....
(INTERVIEWER: ENCOURAGE THE RESPONDENT TO ESTIMATE MONTHS OF AGE IF AT ALL
POSSIBLE.)
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS...(Go to Q12-144A)
TOOK CHILD TO WELL CARE, BUT DOES NOT KNOW ANY MONTHS OF AGE

Go To: Q12-157BB
Lead-In: Q12-143 [1:1]
Q12-144A
(How many months old was [Name of child from pregnancy] when you took [him/her] to a clinic or doctor for well
baby care the first time?.....) How old was [he/she] the next time?
(INTERVIEWER: CONTINUE TO ASK UNTIL THE LAST TIME IS CODED.) (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)
1
2
3
4

1 month old
2 months old
3 months old
4 months old

5
6
7
8

5 months old
6 months old
7 months old
8 months old

9
10
11
12

9 months old
10 months old
11 months old
12 months old

Go To: Q12-157BB
Lead-In: Q12-144 [1:1]
Q12-157BB
([HHI flag of child from pregnancy]=5) or ([HHI flag of child from pregnancy]=8);
/* IS CHILD ADOPTED OUT OR DECEASED? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-158D-LOOP-END)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-157C
Lead-In: Q12M-82 [Default], Q12-143 [Default], Q12-144 [Default], Q12-144A [Default], Q12-76F1 [1:1]

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Q12-157C
Now, we have a few questions about health care plans. First, is [Name of child from pregnancy]'s health insurance
provided either by an employer or by an individual plan that pays part or all of a hospital bill?
(PROBE IF NECESSARY) Examples of health and hospitalization insurance plan include Blue Cross, Blue Shield,
HMO. (INTERVIEWER: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q12-157E)

Go To: Q12-157D
Lead-In: Q12-157BB [Default]
Q12-157D
What is the source of [Name of child from pregnancy]'s health plan? Is it your own policy brought directly from a
medical insurance company, your parent's policy, an employer policy, or something else?
1
2
3
4
5

Respondent's Parent's policy
Respondent/spouse/partner policy bought directly from insurance company
Respondent's employer policy
Spouse/partner employer policy
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q12-157E
Lead-In: Q12-157C [Default]
Q12-157E
There is a national program called Medicaid (Medi-Cal/Medical Assistance/Welfare/Medical Services) that pays for
health care for persons in need. Is [Name of child from pregnancy]'s health care now covered by Medicaid or one
of these public assistance health care programs?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-158D-LOOP-END
Lead-In: Q12-157D [Default], Q12-157C [0:0]
Q12-158D-LOOP-END
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP16 counter],([Fertility LOOP16 counter]>=[number of biological children R had since date
of last interview] and [Did R identify a child born since date of last interview?()]!=0));
/* END LOOP WHEN ALL CHILDREN CHECKED FOR NEW STATUS */
Go To: Q12-158E
Lead-In: Q12-74Ab [Default], Q12-157E [Default], Q12-157BB [1:1], Q12-121 [4:6]
Q12-158E
([gender of the R]); /*IS THE RESPONDENT A MALE OR FEMALE? */
1
2

MALE...(Go to Q12-170)
FEMALE

Go To: Q12-159B
Lead-In: Q12-73 [Default], Q12-158D-LOOP-END [Default]

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Q12-159B
([flag #1 for feeding questions]>0) or ([flag #2 for feeding questions]>0) or ([number of biological children R had
since date of last interview] > 0); /* Are there any new children to ask feeding questions for? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-160-LOOP-BEGIN)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-159C
Lead-In: Q12-158E [Default]
Q12-159C
([Any children born since DLI?]=1) or ([Has R had any children?]=1);
/* R HAVE ANY CHILDREN OR ANY NEW CHILDREN SINCE DLI? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-160-LOOP-BEGIN)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-170
Lead-In: Q12-159B [Default]
Q12-160-LOOP-BEGIN
REPEAT([Fertility LOOP18 counter]); /* Begin loop about feeding */
Go To: Q12-161
Lead-In: Q12-159B [1:1], Q12-159C [1:1]
Q12-161
([status of biological child (code)()] = 99); /* Has this child been deleted? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-165bb-loop-end)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-162
Lead-In: Q12-160-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]
Q12-162
([status of biological child (code)()] = 97); /* Is this a new child (since last interview)? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q12-164)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q12-165bb-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-161 [Default]
Q12-164
When [Name of biological child()] was an infant, did you breast feed [him/her()] at all? (IF BABY "ADOPTED
OUT"/"DECEASED" AND R IS RELUCTANT, SAY:) We appreciate how difficult this is, but [Name of biological
child()]'s experiences are important in helping us understand the health of other children like [him/her()].
1
0
2
3

Yes...(Go to Q12-165)
No
BABY DIED IN HOSPITAL
BABY ADOPTED OUT IN HOSPITAL

Go To: Q12-165bb-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-162 [1:1]

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Q12-165
How many weeks old was [Name of biological child()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] altogether?
(INTERVIEWER: DETERMINE WHETHER R IS ANSWERING IN WEEKS OR MONTHS OLD, AND
SELECT THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER BELOW.)
1
2
0

SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS OLD...(Go to Q12-165A)
SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS OLD...(Go to Q12-165B)
STILL BREAST FEEDING

Go To: Q12-165bb-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-164 [1:1]
Q12-165A
(How many weeks old was [Name of biological child()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] altogether?)
(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF WEEKS.)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q12-165bb-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-165 [1:1]
Q12-165B
(How many months old was [Name of biological child()] when you quit breast feeding [him/her()] altogether?)
(INTERVIEWER: R HAS ANSWERED IN NUMBER OF MONTHS. PLEASE ENTER ONLY FULL OR
HALF MONTHS.)
Enter Answer: |__|.|__|
Go To: Q12-165bb-loop-end
Lead-In: Q12-165 [2:2]
Q12-165bb-loop-end
UNTIL([Fertility LOOP18 counter],[Fertility LOOP18 counter]=[current number of bio children on roster]);
/* End loop about feeding */
Go To: Q12-170
Lead-In: Q12-162 [Default], Q12-164 [Default], Q12-165 [Default], Q12-165A
[Default], Q12-165B [Default], Q12-161 [1:1]
Q12-170
([gender of the R]); /*IS THE RESPONDENT A MALE OR FEMALE? */
1
2

Male...(Go to Q12-172)
Female

Go To: Q12-171
Lead-In: Q12-72 [Default], Q12-159C [Default], Q12-165bb-loop-end [Default], Q12-158E [1:1]
Q12-171
Are you currently pregnant?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q12-172
Lead-In: Q12-170 [Default]

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Q12-172
Altogether, how many [blank/more] children do you EXPECT to have?
(INCLUDE ANY CURRENT PREGNANCY OF RESPONDENT OR [spouse/partner].) (INTERVIEWER: IF
RESPONDENT SAYS NONE, ENTER "0".)
1
2

SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN
NONE...(Go to Q13-0)

If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q13-0

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q13-0

Go To: Q12-174
Lead-In: Q12-171 [Default], Q12-1-C [0:0], Q12-170 [1:1], Q12-1-C [-1:-1]
Q12-174
(Altogether, how many [blank/more] children do you EXPECT to have?)
ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN:
If Answer =0

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Then Go To: Q13-0

Go To: Q12-175
Lead-In: Q12-172 [Default]
Q12-175
In how many months or years do you expect to have your [first/next] child?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER MONTHS OR YEARS BELOW. PRESS  TO ENTER LENGTH OF TIME.)
1
2

MONTHS...(Go to Q12-175A)
YEARS

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q13-0

If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q13-0

Go To: Q12-175B
Lead-In: Q12-174 [Default]
Q12-175A
(In how many months do you expect to have your [first/next] child?)
(ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS.)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-0
Lead-In: Q12-175 [1:1]
Q12-175B
(In how many years do you expect to have your [first/next] child?
(ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS.)
Go To: Q13-0
Lead-In: Q12-175 [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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SECTION 13: CHILD CARE
Q13-0
([number of children in household]); /* SKIP ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD */
>=1
0

(Go to Q13-1)

Go To: Q14-1-a
Lead-In: Q12-175A [Default], Q12-175B [Default], Q12-172 [2:2], Q12-174 [0:0],
Q12-172 [-2:-2], Q12-172 [-1:-1], Q12-175 [-1:-1], Q12-175 [-2:-2]
Q13-1
Now I have some questions about the youngest child living in your household.
Go To: Q13-2A
Lead-In: Q13-0 [2:99], Q13-0 [1:1]
Q13-2A
How often do you get a chance to read stories to [name of youngest child in household]?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
6
5
4

Every day
About 3 times a week
Once a week

3
2
1

Several times a month
Several times a year
Never

Go To: Q13-2B
Lead-In: Q13-1 [Default]
Q13-2B
Sometimes kids mind pretty well and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they do things that make you feel good. How
many times in the past week have you ... had to spank [name of youngest child in household]?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-2C
Lead-In: Q13-2A [Default]
Q13-2C
([age of youngest child in household]<=3); /* IS CHILD AGED THREE OR YOUNGER? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q13-2G)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q13-2D
Lead-In: Q13-2B [Default]
Q13-2D
(How many times in the past week have you ...) grounded [name of youngest child in household]?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)
Go To: Q13-2E
Lead-In: Q13-2C [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q13-2E
(How many times in the past week have you ...) taken away [name of youngest child in household]'s TV or other
privileges?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-2F
Lead-In: Q13-2D [Default]
Q13-2F
(How many times in the past week have you ...) taken away [name of youngest child in household]'s allowance?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-2G
Lead-In: Q13-2E [Default]
Q13-2G
(How many times in the past week have you ...) praised [name of youngest child in household] for doing something
worthwhile?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-2H
Lead-In: Q13-2F [Default], Q13-2C [1:1]
Q13-2H
(How many times in the past week have you ...) shown [name of youngest child in household] physical affection
(kiss, hug, stroke hair, etc.)?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-2I
Lead-In: Q13-2G [Default]
Q13-2I
([age of youngest child in household]<=1);
1
0

/* IS CHILD AGED ONE OR YOUNGER? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q13-2K)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q13-2J
Lead-In: Q13-2H [Default]
Q13-2J
(How many times in the past week have you ...) sent [name of youngest child in household] to his/her room or put
him/her in a time out?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)
Go To: Q13-2K
Lead-In: Q13-2I [Default]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q13-2K
(How many times in the past week have you ...) told another adult (spouse, friend, co-worker, visitor, relative)
something positive about [name of youngest child in household]?
(ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q13-4a
Lead-In: Q13-2J [Default], Q13-2I [1:1]
Q13-4a
(Not counting regular school) In the past four weeks has [name of youngest child in household] been cared for in any
regular arrangement such as a day care, nursery school play group, babysitter, relative, or some other child care
arrangement?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q13-5d)
No

Go To: Q13-16
Lead-In: Q13-2K [Default]
Q13-5d
During the last 4 weeks, what was [name of youngest child in household] usually doing or how was [name of
youngest child in household] usually cared for during MOST OF THE HOURS that [name of youngest child in
household] was in a child care arrangement.
(RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONE ONLY) (CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

CHILD'S OTHER PARENT OR STEPPARENT
CHILD'S GRANDPARENT
CHILD'S SIBLING UNDER AGE 15
CHILD'S SIBLING AGE 15 OR OVER
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER
CHILD IN DAY CARE CENTER OR GROUP CARE CENTER
CHILD IN NURSERY SCHOOL OR PRESCHOOL
CHILD IN DAY CAMP
CHILD IN OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP
CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, OR SECONDAY SCHOOL...(Go to Q13-7)
CHILD CARES FOR SELF
R'S WORK OR ACTIVITY AT HOME
R CARES FOR CHILD AT WORK OR PLACE OF ACTIVITY
OTHER ARRANGEMENT (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q13-5e
Lead-In: Q13-4a [1:1]

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Q13-5e
[Q13-5d]; /* JUMP ACCORDING TO ANSWER IN Q13-5d */
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

CHILD'S OTHER PARENT OR STEPPARENT...(Go to Q13-5f)
CHILD'S GRANDPARENT...(Go to Q13-5f)
CHILD'S SIBLING UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-5f)
CHILD'S SIBLING AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-5f)
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-5f)
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-5f)
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-5f)
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-5f)
CHILD IN DAY CARE CENTER OR GROUP CARE CENTER...(Go to Q13-5g)
CHILD IN NURSERY SCHOOL OR PRESCHOOL...(Go to Q13-5g)
CHILD IN DAY CAMP...(Go to Q13-5g)
CHILD IN OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP...(Go to Q13-5g)
CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, OR SECONDAY SCHOOL
CHILD CARES FOR SELF...(Go to Q13-5g)
R'S WORK OR ACTIVITY AT HOME...(Go to Q13-5g)
R CARES FOR CHILD AT WORK OR PLACE OF ACTIVITY...(Go to Q13-5g)
OTHER ARRANGEMENT (SPECIFY)...(Go to Q13-5g)

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=8 Then Go To: Q13-5f
If Answer >=9 and Answer <=12 Then Go To: Q13-5g
If Answer >=14 and Answer <=17 Then Go To: Q13-5g
Go To: Q13-5f
Lead-In: Q13-5d [Default]
Q13-5f
Where was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for under this arrangement?
(RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONLY ONE)
1
2
3

CHILD'S HOME
OTHER PRIVATE HOME
OTHER PLACE (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q13-5g
Lead-In: Q13-5e [Default], Q13-5e [1:8]
Q13-5g
([Q13-5d]=12); /* IS CHILD IN A RESIDENCE CAMP? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q13-10a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q13-5h
Lead-In: Q13-5f [Default], Q13-5e [9:12], Q13-5e [14:17]
Q13-5h
About how many hours per week was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for under this
arrangement?
1
996

SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS...(Go to Q13-6A)
OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP...(Go to Q13-10a)

Go To: Q13-7
Lead-In: Q13-5g [Default]

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Q13-6A
(About how many hours per week was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for under this
arrangement?)
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q13-7
Lead-In: Q13-5h [1:1]
Q13-7
Was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for this way during all of the hours that [name of youngest
child in household] was in a child care arrangement during the last four weeks?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q13-10a)
No

Go To: Q13-8
Lead-In: Q13-5h [Default], Q13-6A [Default], Q13-5d [13:13]
Q13-8
During the last 4 weeks, what was [name of youngest child in household] usually doing or how was [name of
youngest child in household] usually cared for during the OTHER hours that [name of youngest child in household]
was in a child care arrangement during the last four weeks?
(RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONLY ONE) (CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

CHILD'S OTHER PARENT OR STEPPARENT
CHILD'S GRANDPARENT
CHILD'S SIBLING UNDER AGE 15
CHILD'S SIBLING AGE 15 OR OVER
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER
CHILD IN DAY CARE CENTER OR GROUP CARE CENTER
CHILD IN NURSERY SCHOOL OR PRESCHOOL
CHILD IN DAY CAMP
CHILD IN OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP
CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, OR SECONDAY SCHOOL...(Go to Q13-10a)
CHILD CARES FOR SELF
R'S WORK OR ACTIVITY AT HOME
R CARES FOR CHILD AT WORK OR PLACE OF ACTIVITY
OTHER ARRANGEMENT (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q13-8A
Lead-In: Q13-7 [Default]

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Q13-8A
[Q13-8]; /* SKIP ACCORDING TO TYPE OF CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT REPORTED */
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

CHILD'S OTHER PARENT OR STEPPARENT...(Go to Q13-8B)
CHILD'S GRANDPARENT...(Go to Q13-8B)
CHILD'S SIBLING UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-8B)
CHILD'S SIBLING AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-8B)
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-8B)
OTHER RELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-8B)
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD UNDER AGE 15...(Go to Q13-8B)
NONRELATIVE OF CHILD AGE 15 OR OVER...(Go to Q13-8B)
CHILD IN DAY CARE CENTER OR GROUP CARE CENTER...(Go to Q13-8C)
CHILD IN NURSERY SCHOOL OR PRESCHOOL...(Go to Q13-8C)
CHILD IN DAY CAMP...(Go to Q13-8C)
CHILD IN OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP...(Go to Q13-8C)
CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, OR SECONDAY SCHOOL...(Go to Q13-8C)
CHILD CARES FOR SELF...(Go to Q13-8C)
R'S WORK OR ACTIVITY AT HOME...(Go to Q13-8C)
R CARES FOR CHILD AT WORK OR PLACE OF ACTIVITY...(Go to Q13-8C)
OTHER ARRANGEMENT (SPECIFY)...(Go to Q13-8C)

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=8 Then Go To: Q13-8B
If Answer >=9 and Answer <=17 Then Go To: Q13-8C
Go To: Q13-8B
Lead-In: Q13-8 [Default]
Q13-8B
Where was [name of youngest child in household] usually care for under this arangement?
(RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONLY ONE)
1
2
3

CHILD'S HOME
OTHER PRIVATE HOME
OTHER PLACE (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q13-8C
Lead-In: Q13-8A [Default], Q13-8A [1:8]
Q13-8C
([Q13-8]=12); /* WAS RESIDENCE CAMP REPORTED IN Q13-8? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q13-10a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q13-8D
Lead-In: Q13-8B [Default], Q13-8A [9:17]
Q13-8D
About how many hours per week was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for under this
arrangement?
1
996

SELECT TO ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS...(Go to Q13-8F)
OVERNIGHT RESIDENCE CAMP...(Go to Q13-10a)

Go To: Q13-10a
Lead-In: Q13-8C [Default]

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Q13-8F
(About how many hours per week was [name of youngest child in household] usually cared for under this
arrangement?)
(ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q13-10a
Lead-In: Q13-8D [1:1]
Q13-10a
(Not counting tuition for kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school, or overnight camp), did [your or your spouse
/you or your partner] usually pay for ANY of the child care that your [child/children] received in the last four weeks?
(INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENTS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR ALL CHILDREN.)
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q13-10b)
No

Go To: Q13-11
Lead-In: Q13-8D [Default], Q13-8F [Default], Q13-5g [1:1], Q13-5h [996:996],
Q13-7 [1:1], Q13-8 [13:13], Q13-8C [1:1], Q13-8D [996:996]
Q13-10b
(Not counting tuition for kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school, or overnight camp), how much do [your or
your spouse/you or your partner] usually pay, per week, for child care?
(INTERVIEWER: RESPONDENTS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR ALL CHILDREN.)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: Q13-11
Lead-In: Q13-10a [1:1]
Q13-11
During the last four weeks, did [your or your spouse/you or your partner] lose any time from work because the
person who usually took care of the [child/children] was not available?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q13-16
Lead-In: Q13-10a [Default], Q13-10b [Default]
Q13-16
Have you had to turn down a job offer in the last four weeks because of difficulties in arranging child care for your
[child/children]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q14-1-a
Lead-In: Q13-4a [Default], Q13-11 [Default]

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SECTION 14: HEALTH
Q14-1-a
Now I would like to ask you some questions about your general state of health.
Go To: Q14-1
Lead-In: Q13-0 [Default], Q13-16 [Default]
Q14-1
([flag indicating whether R sworn into active military since date of last interview(1)]=1) or ([flag indicating if R has
done any work for pay since date of last interview] = 1);
/* Machine check: Is R on active duty or reported at least one employer in Section 7? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-1a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-1b
Lead-In: Q14-1-a [Default]
Q14-1a
Are you limited in the kind of work you do on a job for pay because of your health?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-6b)
No

Go To: Q14-2a
Lead-In: Q14-1 [1:1]
Q14-1b
Would you be limited in the kind or amount of work you could do on a job for pay because of your health?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-6b)
No

Go To: Q14-2a
Lead-In: Q14-1 [Default]
Q14-2a
Do you have any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that limit your ability to attend school regularly or do
regular school work?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-6b)
No

Go To: Q14-5a
Lead-In: Q14-1a [Default], Q14-1b [Default]
Q14-5a
Do you have any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that require frequent medical attention, regular use of
medication, or the use of special equipment such as a brace, crutches, a wheelchair, special shoes, an air filter, a
catheter and so on?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-6b)
No

Go To: Q14-10g
Lead-In: Q14-2a [Default]

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Q14-6b
([gender of the R]=1);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-8a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-6c
Lead-In: Q14-1a [1:1], Q14-1b [1:1], Q14-2a [1:1], Q14-5a [1:1]
Q14-6c
([flag indicating if R is pregnant]=1); /*check if YA is preg from sect 12*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-7)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-8a
Lead-In: Q14-6b [Default]
Q14-7
Is your limitation entirely due to your current pregnancy?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-10g)
No

Go To: Q14-8a
Lead-In: Q14-6c [1:1]
Q14-8a
What is/are your health condition(s) or limitation(s)? (PROBE IF NECESSARY:) What is it called?
(INTERVIEWER: CONDITIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER. CHOICE NUMBER 34 IS
'OTHER (SPECIFY)'- MAKE SURE TO USE THIS CHOICE IF R'S APPROPRIATE CONDITION IS
NOT ON LIST.) (CODE ALL THAT APPLY WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES.)
(1) Allergic condition(s) NOT including asthma
or hay fever
(2) Asthma
(3) Anemia
(4) Appendicitis
(5) Blood disorder or immune deficiency (other
than anemia)
(6) Bronchitis
(7) Bunions,calluses, corns, foot problems
(8) Cancer, tumor
(9) Crippled, orthopedic handicap
(10) Diabetes
(11) Ear infections
(12) Epilepsy/seizures
(13) Gallstones
(14) Hay fever
(15) Hearing differculty or deafness
(16) Heart trouble
(17) Hemorrhoids or piles
Go To: Q14-8c
Lead-In: Q14-6c [Default], Q14-7 [Default], Q14-6b [1:1]

(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)

Hernia
Hyperkinesis, hyperactivity
Kidney stones
Laryngitis
Learning disability (i.e. dyslexia)
Mental Retardation
Migraine
Minimal brain dysfunction, minimal cerebral
dysfunction, Attention deficit disorder
Nervous Disorder
Phlebitis
Respiratory disorder
Sciatica
Sinus
Speech Impairment
Ulcer
Veneral Disease
Other (SPECIFY)

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Q14-8c
([number of R's illnesses] >1);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to Q14-10Ea)

Go To: Q14-10B
Lead-In: Q14-8a [Default]
Q14-10B
Which ONE of these health conditions would you say is the main cause of your limitation?
INTERVIEWER: IF R CHOSE ONLY ONE IN Q14-8b, SELECT IT AND CONTINUE
Refer to Roster: SICK; Items Listed: NAME, ID
Go To: Q14-10Ea
Lead-In: Q14-8c [Default]
Q14-10Ea
For how long have you had this limitation, [illness name] (other than a pregnancy)?
1
2
0

SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS...(Go to Q14-10Fa)
SELECT TO ENTER YEARS...(Go to Q14-10Fb)
IF VOLUNTEERED: "ALL MY LIFE"

Go To: Q14-10g
Lead-In: Q14-10B [Default], Q14-8c [0:0]
Q14-10Fa
(How long have you had this limitation, [illness name] (other than pregnancy)?)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q14-10g
Lead-In: Q14-10Ea [1:1]
Q14-10Fb
(How long have you had this limitation, [illness name] (other than pregnancy)?)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q14-10g
Lead-In: Q14-10Ea [2:2]
Q14-10g
How would you describe your present health? Is it...
1
2
3

Poor
Fair
Good

4
5

Very Good
Excellent

Go To: Q14-11
Lead-In: Q14-5a [Default], Q14-10Ea [Default], Q14-10Fa [Default], Q14-10Fb [Default], Q14-7 [1:1]
Q14-11
During the past 12 months have you had any accidents or injuries that required medical attention?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-11-aa)
No

Go To: Q14-13
Lead-In: Q14-10g [Default]

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Q14-11-aa
How many such accidents or injuries requiring medical attention have you had in the past 12 months?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0

Then Go To: Q14-13

Go To: Q14-11-b
Lead-In: Q14-11 [1:1]
Q14-11-b
Did any of these accidents or injuries require hospitalization?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-11-Loop-Begin)
No

Go To: Q14-13
Lead-In: Q14-11-aa [Default]
Q14-11-Loop-Begin
Repeat([Loop counter for accidents/injuries]); /*start loop about accidents*/
Go To: Q14-11-ab
Lead-In: Q14-11-b [1:1]
Q14-11-ab
([Loop counter for accidents/injuries]); /*check to see if this is the first loop through*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-11a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-11b
Lead-In: Q14-11-Loop-Begin [Default]
Q14-11a
How many such accidents or injuries requiring hospitalization have you had in the past 12 months?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
If Answer =0 Then Go To: Q14-11-Loop-End
If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1 Then Go To: Q14-11-Loop-End
Go To: Q14-11b
Lead-In: Q14-11-ab [1:1]
Q14-11b
Thinking of your [label to differentiate between R's most recent accident and any previous accidents()] accident or
injury in what month and year did it occur?
Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year
Go To: Q14-11c
Lead-In: Q14-11-ab [Default], Q14-11a [Default]

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Q14-11c
What was the cause of the [label to differentiate between R's most recent accident and any previous accidents()]
accident or injury?
(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES) (RECORD VERBATIM AND CODE ONLY
ONE)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(22)
(21)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(15)

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS OCCUPANT
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS PEDESTRIAN
CYCLING
FALL UNRELATED TO ATHLETICS OR SPORTS ACTIVITY
FALL/CONTACT RELATED TO ATHLETICS/SPORTS ACTIVITY
FIRE OR SMOKE
HOT LIQUID
TOY OR ITEM INTENDED FOR CHILD USE
EQUIPMENT OR DEVICE NOT INTENDED FOR A CHILD
POISONING
SMASHED BODY PART: CAR/DOOR/WINDOW BRUISE/CONTUSION
ADULT INJURED CHILD ACCIDENTLY (PULL/LIFT INJURY)
INTENTIONAL VIOLENT INJURY
"ROUGH HOUSING,"/IMPACT INJURY: WRESTLING, ETC.
FIGHTING: BROKE BONE/NOSE, HIT IN FACE, SHOT, STABBED, ETC.
STRUCK BY OBJECT FROM OTHER PERSON (INTENT UNKNOWN)
INSECT STING OR BITE
STEPPED ON SHARP OBJECT, I.E. GLASS/NAILS/METAL
RAN INTO STATIONARY OBJECT (NOT IN HOME ENVIRONMENT)
RAN INTO STATIONARY OBJECT (HOME ENVIRONMENT)
ANIMAL BITE
CUT BY SHARP OBJECT, I.E. KNIFE/GLASS/TOOL
BURN, I.E. FROM HEATER/CIGARRETTE/OVEN/STOVE
JUMP/FALL ACCIDENT, I.E. OFF FURNITURE/OTHER OBJECT
"TEMPER" INJURIES, I.E. FELL, KICKED FURNITURE, ETC.
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q14-11d
Lead-In: Q14-11b [Default]
Q14-11d
What specific injury or conditions resulted from this accident or injury?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY) (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
1
2
3
4

Broken or dislocated bones
Sprain, strain or pulled muscle
Wound: cuts, scrape, puncture
Head injury, concussion

Go To: Q14-11e
Lead-In: Q14-11c [Default]

5
6
7
8

Bruise, contusion or internal bleeding
Burn, Scald
Illness or effect from poisons, medicine (drugs), etc..
Other (SPECIFY)

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Q14-11e
Where did the accident or injury happen? (INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

At home (any, not necessarily respondent's)
School (including grounds and athletic areas)
Place of work
Street or highway

5
6
7
8

Public building or space (other than streets or schools)
Place of recreation and sports except school
Farm or agricultural area, except farm house
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q14-11-Loop-End
Lead-In: Q14-11d [Default]
Q14-11-Loop-End
UNTIL ([Loop counter for accidents/injuries], ([Loop counter for accidents/injuries]=[accident_num]) or
([accident_num]<=0));
Go To: Q14-13
Lead-In: Q14-11e [Default], Q14-11a [0:0], Q14-11a [-2:-1]
Q14-13
([gender of the R]=1); /* Check to see if R is male; if so branch over menses */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-14d)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-13a
Lead-In: Q14-11 [Default], Q14-11-b [Default], Q14-11-Loop-End [Default], Q1411-aa [0:0]
Q14-13a
SYMBOLEXIST ([whether R has had menses]); /* set symbol for next question */
If Answer =1

Then Go To: Q14-13b

Go To: Q14-14a
Lead-In: Q14-13 [Default]
Q14-13b
([whether R has had menses]=1); /* Check to see if menses information has already been collected. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-14d)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-14a
Lead-In: Q14-13a [1:1]
Q14-14a
Have you ever had a menstrual period?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q14-14d)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: Q14-14d

Go To: Q14-14b
Lead-In: Q14-13a [Default], Q14-13b [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Health

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Q14-14b
How old were you when you had your first menstrual period.
(ENTER AGE:)
If Answer =-1

Enter Answer: |__|__|
Then Go To: Q14-14d

Go To: Q14-14c
Lead-In: Q14-14a [Default]
Q14-14c
In what month and year did you have your first period?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|
Mon
Year

Go To: Q14-14d
Lead-In: Q14-14b [Default]
Q14-14d
([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's
household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in
R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]=0);
/* IS R IN HH WITH BOTH PARENTS OR WITH MOTHER ONLY? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q14-20)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-15
Lead-In: Q14-14c [Default], Q14-13 [1:1], Q14-13b [1:1], Q14-14a [0:0], Q14-14a
[-1:-1], Q14-14b [-1:-1]
Q14-15
In the past 12 months have you had any illnesses that required medical attention or treatment?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q14-15a)
No

Go To: Q14-16
Lead-In: Q14-14d [Default]
Q14-15a
How many such illnesses have you had in the past 12 months?
(ENTER NUMBER OF ILLNESSES:)
Go To: Q14-16
Lead-In: Q14-15 [1:1]

Enter Answer: |__|__|

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Q14-16
When did you last see a doctor for treatment of an illness?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Less than 1 month ago
1 - 3 months ago
4 - 6 months ago
7 - 11 months ago

5
6
7

1 year - 23 month ago (less than 2 years) ago
2 or more years ago
Never

Go To: Q14-17
Lead-In: Q14-15 [Default], Q14-15a [Default]
Q14-17
When did you last see a doctor for a routine health check-up?
(INTERVIEWER: READ CATEGORIES ONLY IF NECESSARY)
1
2
3
4

Less than 1 month ago
1 - 3 months ago
4 - 6 months ago
7 - 11 months ago

5
6
7

1 year - 23 month ago (less than 2 years) ago
2 or more years ago
Never

Go To: Q14-20
Lead-In: Q14-16 [Default]
Q14-20
How tall are you?
(ENTER NUMBER OF FEET:) (INTERVIEWER: ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES ON NEXT SCREEN)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q14-20a
Lead-In: Q14-17 [Default], Q14-14d [1:1]
Q14-20a
(How tall are you?) (ENTER NUMBER OF INCHES:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q14-21
Lead-In: Q14-20 [Default]
Q14-21
How much do you weigh? (ENTER NUMBER OF POUNDS)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

Go To: Q14-21a
Lead-In: Q14-20a [Default]
Q14-21a
(([living arrangement of R]=19) or ([living arrangement of R]=20) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's
household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0) or ([flag indicating if R's mother lives in
R's household]>0 and [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]=0)) and ([R's age]<21);
/* IS R IN HH WITH BOTH PARENTS OR WITH MOTHER ONLY AND UNDER AGE 21? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-1A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q14-22
Lead-In: Q14-21 [Default]

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Q14-22
Now we have a couple of questions about health care plans. First, is your health care now covered by health
insurance provided either by an employer or by an individual plan that pays part or all of a hospital or doctor's bill?
(PROBE IF NECESSARY:) Examples of health and hospitalization insurance plans include Blue Cross, Blue Shield,
HMO. (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q14-24)

Go To: Q14-23
Lead-In: Q14-21a [Default]
Q14-23
What is the source of your health plan? Is it your own policy bought directly from a medical insurance company,
your parent's policy, an employer policy, or something else?
1
2

Respondent's Parent's policy
Respondent/spouse/partner policy
bought directly from insurance company

3
4
5

Respondent's employer policy
Spouse/partner employer policy
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q14-24
Lead-In: Q14-22 [Default]
Q14-24
There is a national program called Medicaid (or Medi-Cal/Medical Assistance/Welfare/Medical Servies) that pays for
health care for persons in need. Is your health care now covered by Medicaid or one of these public assistance health
care programs?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-1A
Lead-In: Q14-23 [Default], Q14-22 [0:0]

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SECTION 15: INCOME AND ASSETS
Q15-1A
We now have some questions about your and your family's income. We appreciate that our questions are difficult to
answer and sometimes seem intrusive; however, we want to reassure you that the information you provide to us is
kept confidential.
Go To: Q15-5
Lead-In: Q14-24 [Default], Q14-21a [1:1]
Q15-5
During 1999, how much did you receive from wages, salary, commissions, or tips from all (other) jobs [military or
civilian/--] before deductions for taxes or anything else?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
If Answer =-2

Then Go To: Q15-5-a

Go To: Q15-5A
Lead-In: Q15-1A [Default]
Q15-5-a
What is your best estimate of this amount? Please listen to these categories, and stop me on the category that is best.
1
2
3
4

$1-$5,000
$5,001-$10,000
$10,001 - $25,000
$25,001 - $50,000

5
6
7

$50,001 - $100,000
$100,001 $250,000
More than $250,000

Go To: Q15-5A
Lead-In: Q15-5 [-2:-2]
Q15-5A
([amount of farm sales R earned in 1999] >1); /* Check if any farm income is greater than 1 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-6)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-7
Lead-In: Q15-5 [Default], Q15-5-a [Default]
Q15-6
(Excluding any income you already have mentioned) During 1999, did you receive any money in income from ...
........your own farm?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-7
Lead-In: Q15-5A [1:1]

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Q15-7
(Excluding any income you already have mentioned) During 1999, did you receive any money in income from ...
your own non-farm business, partnership, or professional practice?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15-9)
No

Go To: Q15-8
Lead-In: Q15-5A [Default], Q15-6 [Default]
Q15-8
([flag indicating if R has received income from own farm in 1999]=1);
/* check if received farm income in previous year */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-9)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-9A
Lead-In: Q15-7 [Default]
Q15-9
How much did you receive AFTER EXPENSES? (INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-9A
Lead-In: Q15-8 [1:1], Q15-7 [1:1]
Q15-9A
([flag indicating that R is under 18, living with at least one parent, not married, not living with a partner, and has no
children]=1); /* check if R is unemancipated as defined in Q15-1B */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-133)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-9B
Lead-In: Q15-8 [Default], Q15-9 [Default]
Q15-9B
([flag indicating if R has done any work for pay since date of last interview]=0);
/* check if R reported no employers since DLI */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-10)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15U-3
Lead-In: Q15-9A [Default]
Q15U-3
Did you receive any money from unemployment compensation in any months in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15U-4A)
No

Go To: Q15-10
Lead-In: Q15-9B [Default]

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Q15U-4A
For how many months during 1999 did you receive unemployment compensation?

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: q15u-5a
Lead-In: Q15U-3 [1:1]
q15u-5a
How much did you receive per week in the last month you received unemployment?

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|

Go To: Q15-10
Lead-In: Q15U-4A [Default]
Q15-10
(([marital status code]=1) or ([marital status code]=7) or ([flag indicating presence/absence of spouse/partner in
household]=1) or ([flag indicating presence/absence of partner in household]=1));
/* Is R currently married with a spouse or has a partner */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-18)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-32
Lead-In: Q15U-3 [Default], q15u-5a [Default], Q15-9B [1:1]
Q15-18
During 1999, how much did your [R's spouse or partner] receive from wages, salary, commissions, or tips from all
jobs -- military or civilian -- before deductions for taxes or anything else?
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|

Go To: Q15-20
Lead-In: Q15-10 [1:1]
Q15-20
(Now, please EXCLUDE any income you already have mentioned earned by your [R's spouse or partner].) (In
addition to the income YOU received from your farm business, partnership, or professional practice,) During 1999,
did your [R's spouse or partner] receive any money in income ... .. from [her] own farm?
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-22
Lead-In: Q15-18 [Default]
Q15-22
... or from [his/her] own non-farm business, partnership, or professional practice?
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-23
Lead-In: Q15-20 [Default]

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Q15-23
([Q15-20]=1) OR ([Q15-22]=1);
/* Did R's spouse receive any income from own farm, or non-farm business, partnership or professional practice? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-24)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15S-3
Lead-In: Q15-22 [Default]
Q15-24
How much did [he/she] receive AFTER EXPENSES? (INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15S-3
Lead-In: Q15-23 [1:1]
Q15S-3
Did your [R's spouse or partner] receive any money from unemployment compensation in any month in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15S-4A)
No

Go To: Q15-32
Lead-In: Q15-23 [Default], Q15-24 [Default]
Q15S-4A
For how many months during 1999 did your [R's spouse or partner] receive unemployment compensation?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q15S-5A
Lead-In: Q15S-3 [1:1]
Q15S-5A
How much did your [R's spouse or partner] receive per week in the last month she/he received unemployment
compensation in 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-32
Lead-In: Q15S-4A [Default]
Q15-32
([flag indicating if a non-biological child in R's household]>=1); /*CHECK IF ANY NONBIO KIDS IN HH*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-33a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-32a
Lead-In: Q15-10 [Default], Q15S-3 [Default], Q15S-5A [Default]

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Q15-32a
([current number of bio children on roster]>=1); /*CHECK IF ANY BIOLOGICAL KIDS*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-33a)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15F-3
Lead-In: Q15-32 [Default]
Q15-33a
Are [R or R's spouse or partner] currently legally entitled to receive child support payments through a court order or
any other type of legal agreement?
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to Q15A-3)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=0

Then Go To: Q15A-3

Go To: Q15-33BA
Lead-In: Q15-32 [1:1], Q15-32a [1:1]
Q15-33BA
([marital status code]=1) or ([marital status code]=7); /* married and spouse or partner is in household. */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-33C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-33FA
Lead-In: Q15-33a [Default]
Q15-33C
Who is legally entitled to receive child support - [R or R's spouse or partner] or both of you?
1
2
3

Respondent only
Respondent's spouse/partner only...(Go to Q15-33KC)
Respondent and spouse/partner

Go To: Q15-33FA
Lead-In: Q15-33BA [1:1]
Q15-33FA
What amount of child support for your children are you entitled to now?
(ENTER AMOUNT:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: Q15-33FB

Go To: Q15-33FAB
Lead-In: Q15-33BA [Default], Q15-33C [Default]
Q15-33FAB
((IF NECESSARY PROBE: (Is/Was) that per month, per year, or what?) (ENTER TIME UNIT OF AMOUNT:)
4
1
2
3

Per Week
Per month
Per year
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q15-33FB
Lead-In: Q15-33FA [Default]

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Q15-33FB
How did you reach agreement on your most recent child support amount? Did you...(READ CATEGORIES)...?
1
2
3
4

Settle the amount without assistance
Settle the amount with assistance from attorneys
Settle the amount by court order
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q15-33FC
Lead-In: Q15-33FAB [Default], Q15-33FA [-2:-1]
Q15-33FC
In what state was the court order or agreement filed?
(1) ALABAMA
(2) ALASKA
(4) ARIZONA
(5) ARKANSAS
(6) CALIFORNIA
(8) COLORADO
(9) CONNECTICUT
(10) DELAWARE
(11) DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
(12) FLORIDA
(13) GEORGIA
(15) HAWAII
(16) IDAHO

(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)

ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA

(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
(41)
(42)
(44)

NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND

(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
(49)
(50)
(51)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)

SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING

(0) NONE
(999) OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: Q15-33FD
Lead-In: Q15-33FB [Default]
Q15-33FD
Were any type of STATE or COUNTY child support guidelines or schedule used to decide on the amount of child
support?
1
0
2

YES
NO
(IF VOLUNTEERED): IN PART

Go To: Q15-33G
Lead-In: Q15-33FC [Default]
Q15-33G
How many of YOUR children are legally entitled to child support under the current court order or agreement?
(ENTER NUMBER:)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q15-33H
Lead-In: Q15-33FD [Default]
Q15-33H
In total how much in child support were YOU SUPPOSED to receive during 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-33I
Lead-In: Q15-33G [Default]

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Q15-33I
In total, how much in child support did YOU ACTUALLY receive during 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-33KC
Lead-In: Q15-33H [Default]
Q15-33KC
([Who is legally entitled to child support?]);
/* Check to see if R's spouse is also legally entitled to child support ([Q15-33C]=2 or 3) */
1
2
3

Respondent only
Respondent's spouse/partner only...(Go to Q15-33L)
Respondent and spouse/partner...(Go to Q15-33L)

Go To: Q15A-3
Lead-In: Q15-33I [Default], Q15-33C [2:2]
Q15-33L
How many of your [R's spouse or partner]'s children are legally entitled to child support under [her] current court
order or agreement?
(ENTER NUMBER)

Enter Answer: |__|__|

Go To: Q15-33LA
Lead-In: Q15-33KC [2:3]
Q15-33LA
In total how much in child support was your [R's spouse or partner] SUPPOSED to receive during 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-33M
Lead-In: Q15-33L [Default]
Q15-33M
In total, how much in child support did your [R's spouse or partner] ACTUALLY receive during 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15A-3
Lead-In: Q15-33LA [Default]
Q15A-3
Did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive any general cash assistance to needy families, such as TANF or AFDC, in
any months in 1999?
(INTERVIEWER : TANF, AFDC OR OTHER GENERAL CASH ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES DOES
NOT INCLUDE FOOD STAMPS, SSI OR OTHER PAYMENTS BASED ON DISABILITY, OR TARGETED
CASH PAYMENTS OR IN-KIND/NON-CASH RELIEF. INFORMATION ON FOOD STAMPS AND SSI WILL
BE COLLECTED LATER.)
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15A-4A)
No

Go To: Q15F-3
Lead-In: Q15-33KC [Default], Q15-33M [Default], Q15-33a [-2:0]

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Q15A-4A
For how many months during 1999 did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive TANF, AFDC, or any other general cash
assistance to needy families?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q15A-5A
Lead-In: Q15A-3 [1:1]
Q15A-5A
How much did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive per month in the last month [R or R's spouse or partner] received
TANF, AFDC, or any other general cash assistance in 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15F-3
Lead-In: Q15A-4A [Default]
Q15F-3
Did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive government food stamps in any month in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15F-4A)
No

Go To: Q15W-3
Lead-In: Q15-32a [Default], Q15A-3 [Default], Q15A-5A [Default]
Q15F-4A
For how many months did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive government food stamps in 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q15F-5A
Lead-In: Q15F-3 [1:1]
Q15F-5A
How much did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive per month in the last month [R or R's spouse or partner] received
government food stamps in 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15W-3
Lead-In: Q15F-4A [Default]
Q15W-3
Did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive supplemental security income or public assistance, or welfare payments from
local, state or federal government in 1999?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15W-4A)
No

Go To: Q15-57A
Lead-In: Q15F-3 [Default], Q15F-5A [Default]

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Q15W-4A
For how many months during 1999 did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive supplemental security income, public
assistance, or welfare payments from local, state or federal government?
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: Q15W-5A
Lead-In: Q15W-3 [1:1]
Q15W-5A
How much did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive per month in the last month [R or R's spouse or partner] received
supplemental security income, public assistance, or welfare payments from local, state or federal government in
1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|
Go To: Q15-57A
Lead-In: Q15W-4A [Default]
Q15-57A
([flag indicating if a non-biological child in R's household]>=1); /*CHECK IF ANY NONBIO KIDS IN HH*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-58)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-57B
Lead-In: Q15W-3 [Default], Q15W-5A [Default]
Q15-57B
([current number of bio children on roster]>=1); /*CHECK IF ANY BIOLOGICAL KIDS*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-58)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-58A
Lead-In: Q15-57A [Default]
Q15-58
Did [R or R's spouse or partner] (or your children) receive any WIC benefits in 1999?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-58A
Lead-In: Q15-57A [1:1], Q15-57B [1:1]
Q15-58A
([flag indicating if R has been enrolled in school since the date of last interview]<1) or ([flag indicating if R was ever
enrolled in school]=0); /* Machine check: Did R report no school since DLI? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-69)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-58B
Lead-In: Q15-57B [Default], Q15-58 [Default]

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Q15-58B
([is R currently enrolled]=1 and [grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)]<13);
/* Machine check: R is enrolled in 12th grade or less */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-69)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-58C
Lead-In: Q15-58A [Default]
Q15-58C
([is R currently enrolled]=1 and [grade of school R currently enrolled in (code)]>=13);
/* Machine check: R is enrolled in college */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-58F)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-58D
Lead-In: Q15-58B [Default]
Q15-58D
([highest grade R completed]>=13); /* Machine check: Has R attended college? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-58E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-69
Lead-In: Q15-58C [Default]
Q15-58E
CTOD(SUBSTR ([month and year R stopped attending college],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([month and year R
stopped attending college],04,04)) < [1/1/99];
/* break up string from d4 to include day */ /* Machine Check: Is ending date of college before 1/1/1999? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-69)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-58F
Lead-In: Q15-58D [1:1]
Q15-58F
([Has R ever enlisted in military?]=1); /* Machine check: R has been in military */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-59)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-60
Lead-In: Q15-58E [Default], Q15-58C [1:1]
Q15-59
During 1999, did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive any educational benefits for veterans under the G.I. Bill or
V.E.A.P.?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-60
Lead-In: Q15-58F [1:1]

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Q15-60
During 1999, did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive any (other kinds of) scholarships, fellowships, or grants?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-69
Lead-In: Q15-58F [Default], Q15-59 [Default]
Q15-69
During 1999, did [R or R's spouse or partner] receive any (other) veterans benefits, worker's compensation, disability
payments, or payments from Social Security?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15-70)
No

Go To: Q15-73
Lead-In: Q15-58D [Default], Q15-60 [Default], Q15-58A [1:1], Q15-58B [1:1], Q15-58E [1:1]
Q15-70
What was the total amount of these (other) veterans benefits, worker's compensation, disability payments, or
payments from Social Security [R or R's spouse or partner] received during 1999?
Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|
Go To: Q15-73
Lead-In: Q15-69 [1:1]
Q15-73
([living arrangement of R]=11 and [flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=0 and [flag indicating if R's
father resides in R's household]=0); /* R LIVING IN OWN DWELLING UNIT? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-116)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-133
Lead-In: Q15-69 [Default], Q15-70 [Default]
Q15-116
During any part of 1999, did you live in public housing or did you (IF R LIVES WITH RELATIVES: and your
family) receive a rent subsidy or pay a lower rent because the federal, state, or local government was paying part of
the cost?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-117
Lead-In: Q15-73 [1:1]
Q15-117
Is this (house/apartment) owned or being bought by [R or R's spouse or partner]?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-133
Lead-In: Q15-116 [Default]

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Q15-133
Do [R or R's spouse or partner] own any motor vehicles that are primarily for personal use, including cars,
motorcycles, trucks, a motor home or trailer?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15-134)
No

Go To: Q15-134A
Lead-In: Q15-73 [Default], Q15-117 [Default], Q15-9A [1:1]
Q15-134
Do [R or R's spouse or partner] owe any money on (this/these) motor vehicles?
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: Q15-134A
Lead-In: Q15-133 [1:1]
Q15-134A
([flag indicating that R is under 18, living with at least one parent, not married, not living with a partner, and has no
children]=1); /* check if R is unemancipated as defined in Q15-1B */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-141)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-138A
Lead-In: Q15-133 [Default], Q15-134 [Default]
Q15-138A
(Aside from any debts you have already mentioned), Do [R or R's spouse or partner] owe any money on credit cards?
1
0

Yes...(Go to Q15-138B)
No

Go To: Q15-140J
Lead-In: Q15-134A [Default]
Q15-138B
Rounding to the nearest hundred dollars, how much do you owe altogether on your credit cards?
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|

Go To: Q15-140J
Lead-In: Q15-138A [1:1]
Q15-140J
([flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's household]=0) and ([flag indicating if R's father resides in R's
household]=0) and ([flag indicating presence/absence of household members related to the R, other than spouse or
children]=0); /* Machine check: Is R in HH with no adult family members (except possibly spouse/partner)? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-143)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q15-140K
Lead-In: Q15-138A [Default], Q15-138B [Default]

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Q15-140K
([living arrangement of R]); /* Machine Check: Branch on dwelling*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q15-143)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6 Then Go To: Q15-143
If Answer >=15 and Answer <=16 Then Go To: Q15-143
Go To: Q15-141
Lead-In: Q15-140J [Default]
Q15-141
During 1999, how much income did your family have from all sources? Please indicate income from any full or parttime jobs, temporary or seasonal work and services in the military, the military reserves or the National Guard, a
farm, a business or professional partnership, Social Security, pensions, welfare, interest, gifts of anything else.
(INTERVIEWER: PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW)
If Answer =-2

Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|

Then Go To: Q15-142

Go To: Q15-143
Lead-In: Q15-140K [Default], Q15-134A [1:1]
Q15-142
What is your best estimate of this amount? Please listen to these categories, and stop me on the category that is best.
1
2
3
4

5
6
7

$1-$5,000
$5,001-$10,000
$10,001 - $25,000
$25,001 - $50,000

$50,001 - $100,000
$100,001 $250,000
More than $250,000

Go To: Q15-143
Lead-In: Q15-141 [-2:-2]
Q15-143
How often [do you/does your household] put off buying something you need - such as food, clothing, medical care,
or housing - because you don't have money? Would you say...
1
2
3

Never
Rarely
Occasionally

4
5

Frequently
All the time

Go To: Q15-144
Lead-In: Q15-141 [Default], Q15-142 [Default], Q15-140K [1:6], Q15-140K [15:16],
Q15-140J [1:1]
Q15-144
During the past 12 months, how much difficulty [did you/did your household] have paying bills? Would you say...
1
2
3

no difficulty at all
a little difficulty
some difficulty

Go To: Q15-145
Lead-In: Q15-143 [Default]

4
5

quite a bit of difficulty
a great deal of difficulty

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Q15-145
Thinking about the end of each month over the past 12 months, [did you/did your household] generally end up with...
1
2

more than enough money left over
some money left over

3
4

just enough to make ends meet
not enough to make ends meet

Go To: Q16-0a
Lead-In: Q15-144 [Default]
Q16-0a
([flag indicating whether R was interviewed as YA in 1998]=0); /*Machine check: Was R not interviewed in 1998?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q16-5)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: Q16-6h
Lead-In: Q15-145 [Default]

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SECTION 16: ATTITUDES
Q16-5
The next series of sentences describes the way some people feel about how much control they have over their lives.
After each statement, please tell me whether you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree.....
Go To: Q16-5a
Lead-In: Q16-0a [1:1]
Q16-5a
There is really no way I can solve some of the problems I have.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5b
Lead-In: Q16-5 [Default]
Q16-5b
Sometimes I feel that I'm being pushed around in life.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5c
Lead-In: Q16-5a [Default]
Q16-5c
I have little control over the things that happen to me.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5d
Lead-In: Q16-5b [Default]
Q16-5d
I can do just about anything I really set my mind to.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5e
Lead-In: Q16-5c [Default]
Q16-5e
I often feel helpless in dealing with the problems of life.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5f
Lead-In: Q16-5d [Default]

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

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Q16-5f
What happens to me in the future mostly depends on me.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5g
Lead-In: Q16-5e [Default]
Q16-5g
There is little I can do to change many of the important things in my life.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5h
Lead-In: Q16-5f [Default]
Q16-5h
The following statements describe the way some people may feel about themselves. After each statement, please tell
me whether you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree....
Go To: Q16-5h-a
Lead-In: Q16-5g [Default]
Q16-5h-a
I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5h-b
Lead-In: Q16-5h [Default]
Q16-5h-b
I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-c
Lead-In: Q16-5h-a [Default]
Q16-5h-c
All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-d
Lead-In: Q16-5h-b [Default]

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

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Q16-5h-d
I am able to do things as well as most people.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5h-e
Lead-In: Q16-5h-c [Default]
Q16-5h-e
I feel that I do not have much to be proud of.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-f
Lead-In: Q16-5h-d [Default]
Q16-5h-f
I take a positive attitude toward myself.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-g
Lead-In: Q16-5h-e [Default]
Q16-5h-g
On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-h
Lead-In: Q16-5h-f [Default]
Q16-5h-h
I wish I could have more respect for myself.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-i
Lead-In: Q16-5h-g [Default]
Q16-5h-i
I certainly feel useless at times.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5h-j
Lead-In: Q16-5h-h [Default]

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Q16-5h-j
At times I think I am no good at all.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5i-a
Lead-In: Q16-5h-i [Default]
Q16-5i-a
I often get in a jam because I do things without thinking.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5i-b
Lead-In: Q16-5h-j [Default]
Q16-5i-b
I think that planning takes the fun out of things.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5i-c
Lead-In: Q16-5i-a [Default]
Q16-5i-c
I have to use a lot of self-control to keep out of trouble.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-5i-d
Lead-In: Q16-5i-b [Default]
Q16-5i-d
I enjoy taking risks.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5i-e
Lead-In: Q16-5i-c [Default]
Q16-5i-e
I enjoy new and exciting experiences, even if they are a little frightening or unusual.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-5i-f
Lead-In: Q16-5i-d [Default]

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

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Q16-5i-f
Life with no danger in it would be too dull for me.
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-6
Lead-In: Q16-5i-e [Default]
Q16-6
Now I am going to read a list of the ways you might have felt or behaved recently. After each statement, please tell
me how often you felt this way during the past week.....
Go To: Q16-6a
Lead-In: Q16-5i-f [Default]
Q16-6a
I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

Go To: Q16-6b
Lead-In: Q16-6 [Default]
Q16-6b
I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

Go To: Q16-6c
Lead-In: Q16-6a [Default]
Q16-6c
I felt depressed.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

Go To: Q16-6d
Lead-In: Q16-6b [Default]
Q16-6d
I felt that everything I did was an effort.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

Go To: Q16-6e
Lead-In: Q16-6c [Default]

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Q16-6e
My sleep was restless.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

2
3

Occasionally, Moderate Amt. of the time, 3-4 days
Most, All of the time, 5-7 days

Go To: Q16-6f
Lead-In: Q16-6d [Default]
Q16-6f
I felt sad.
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

Go To: Q16-6g
Lead-In: Q16-6e [Default]
Q16-6g
I could not get "going."
0
1

Rarely, None of the time, 1 Day
Some, A little of the time, 1-2 days

Go To: Q16-6h
Lead-In: Q16-6f [Default]
Q16-6h
([flag indicating if this is R's 2nd time in the grant sample]=1); /*Machine check:Is this R's 2nd time in grant sample?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to Q16-7)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-0
Lead-In: Q16-0a [Default], Q16-6g [Default]
Q16-7
We are interested in your opinion about the employment of wives. I will read a series of statements and after each
one I would like to know whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree.
Go To: Q16-7a
Lead-In: Q16-6h [1:1]
Q16-7a
A woman's place is in the home, not the office or shop. Do you....
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7b
Lead-In: Q16-7 [Default]
Q16-7b
A wife who carries out her full family responsibilities doesn't have time for outside employment. Do you....
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: Q16-7c
Lead-In: Q16-7a [Default]

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

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Q16-7c
A working wife feels more useful than one who doesn't hold a job. Do you....
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7d
Lead-In: Q16-7b [Default]
Q16-7d
Employment of wives leads to more juvenile delinquency. Do you....
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7e
Lead-In: Q16-7c [Default]
Q16-7e
Employment of both parents is necessary to keep up with the high cost of living. Do you....
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7f
Lead-In: Q16-7d [Default]
Q16-7f
It is much better for everyone concerned if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the
home and family. Do you...
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7g
Lead-In: Q16-7e [Default]
Q16-7g
Men should share the work around the house with women, such as doing dishes, cleaning and so forth. Do you...
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

Go To: Q16-7h
Lead-In: Q16-7f [Default]
Q16-7h
Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children. Do you...
1
2

Strongly Disagree
Disagree

Go To: YASR-0
Lead-In: Q16-7g [Default]

3
4

Agree
Strongly Agree

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YOUNG ADULT SELF-REPORT SECTION
YASR-0
INTERVIEWER: IS THIS A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW OR AN IN-PERSON INTERVIEW?
1
2

TELEPHONE INTERVIEW...(Go to YASR-1)
PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Go To: YASR-A
Lead-In: Q16-6h [Default], Q16-7h [Default]
YASR-A
(INTERVIEWER: READ TO THE RESPONDENT:) Finally, we have some questions concerning your experiences
as a young adult. Remember the answers you give will remain strictly confidential and will not be associated with
your name in any way.
Go To: YASR-B
Lead-In: YASR-0 [Default]
YASR-B
INTERVIEWER: TURN THE COMPUTER AROUND AND INSTRUCT R HOW TO PROCEED BY
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE TOP OF EACH SCREEN. PLEASE ASSIST R IF ASKED TO DO
SO. R HAS FINISHED THE SELF REPORT WHEN HE/SHE IS ON THE SCREEN SAYING "YOU ARE NOW
DONE WITH THIS SECTION OF THE SURVEY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION."
Go To: YASR-INTRO1
Lead-In: YASR-A [Default]
YASR-INTRO1
The questions in this short section are to be completed by you without the interviewer, unless you have questions.
Please read the instructions in the following screens before you begin to answer the questions. There are three types
of questions in this section...
Go To: YASR-INTRO5
Lead-In: YASR-B [Default]
YASR-INTRO5
QUESTION TYPE #1: ENTER AN ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED: EXAMPLE: How many more
children do you expect to have? If your answer is "3", you would type "3" in the space provided. Then press
 TWICE to continue to the next screen.
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-INTRO6
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO1 [Default]

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YASR-INTRO6
QUESTION TYPE #2: CHOOSE ONE ANSWER ONLY: EXAMPLE: What did you do most often for
entertainment last year? If your answer is "WENT TO A PLAY," you would highlight "WENT TO A PLAY" using
the "DOWN ARROW" key on the lower right hand corner of the keyboard. Then press  TWICE to
continue to the next screen.
1
2
3

WENT TO A MOVIE
WENT TO A CONCERT
WENT TO A PLAY

4
5

WENT TO A SPORTING EVENT
NONE OF THE ABOVE

Go To: YASR-INTRO7
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO5 [Default]
YASR-INTRO7
QUESTION TYPE #3: CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: EXAMPLE: What are your favorite colors? If your answers
are "Blue, Green, and Yellow," you would first highlight "Blue" by selecting it with the "DOWN ARROW" key.
Then check the box next to "Blue" by pressing the  Do the same for "Green" and "Yellow." Then
press  TWICE to continue to the next screen.
1
2
3

Red
Blue
Pink

4
5
6

Green
Yellow
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: YASR-INTRO8
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO6 [Default]
YASR-INTRO8
If you do not know an answer or do not wish to answer a question, press  for DON'T KNOW or  for DO
NOT WISH TO ANSWER. These keys are at the top of the keyboard. EXAMPLE: How often do you go shopping?
If your answer is "DON'T KNOW," you would press the  key to highlight "DON'T KNOW" on the list. Then
press  TWICE to continue to the next screen.
2
4

Once a year
Once a month

6
8

Once a week
Every day

Go To: YASR-INTRO9
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO7 [Default]
YASR-INTRO9
You are now ready to begin this short section of the questionnaire. You are free to complete this section of the
questionnaire without your interviewer, but please don't hesitate to ask your interviewer questions at any time.
Go To: YASR-1
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO8 [Default]
YASR-1
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine check: Is R new to YA survey? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-1A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-3G
Lead-In: YASR-INTRO9 [Default], YASR-0 [1:1]

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YASR-1A
([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased
in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-23b]=15) or ([flag indicating if R's mother is
deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2); /* Machine check: Is R's mother dead? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-3G)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-1B
Lead-In: YASR-1 [1:1]
YASR-1B
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological
father]=2) or ([flag indicating if R's father is alive]=0);
/* Machine check: Did R indicate his/her father was deceased? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-3)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-2A
Lead-In: YASR-1A [Default]
YASR-2A
The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father. How often do your
biological parents get along well together?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE
FAIRLY OFTEN

4
5

VERY OFTEN
THEY HAVE NO CONTACT...(Go to YASR-2D)

Go To: YASR-2B
Lead-In: YASR-1B [Default]
YASR-2B
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father.) How often do your
biological parents agree about rules about you?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE
FAIRLY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-2C
Lead-In: YASR-2A [Default]

4
5

VERY OFTEN
THEY HAVE NO CONTACT

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YASR-2C
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father.) How often do your
biological parents argue?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE
FAIRLY OFTEN

4
5

VERY OFTEN
THEY HAVE NO CONTACT.

Go To: YASR-2D
Lead-In: YASR-2B [Default]
YASR-2D
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father.) How often do you
hesitate to talk about your father in front of your mother?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-2E
Lead-In: YASR-2C [Default], YASR-2A [5:5]
YASR-2E
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father.) How often do you
hesitate to talk about your mother in front of your biological father?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-2F
Lead-In: YASR-2D [Default]
YASR-2F
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your biological father.) How often do you feel
caught in the middle of your biological parents?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

Go To: YASR-2G
Lead-In: YASR-2E [Default]

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

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YASR-2G
([flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]=1 and [flag indicating if R's mother lives in R's
household]=1); /* IS R IN HH WITH BOTH PARENTS? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-3G)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-3
Lead-In: YASR-2F [Default]
YASR-3
Do you have a step-father?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes...(Go to YASR-3A)
No

Go To: YASR-4A
Lead-In: YASR-2G [Default], YASR-1B [1:1]
YASR-3A
The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father. How often do your mother
and step-father get along well together?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-3B
Lead-In: YASR-3 [1:1]
YASR-3B
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father.) How often do your mother
and step-father agree about rules about you?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

Go To: YASR-3C
Lead-In: YASR-3A [Default]

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

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YASR-3C
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father.) How often do your mother
and step-father argue?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-3D
Lead-In: YASR-3B [Default]
YASR-3D
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father.) How often do you hesitate
to talk about your step-father in front of your mother?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-3E
Lead-In: YASR-3C [Default]
YASR-3E
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father.) How often do you hesitate
to talk about your mother in front of your step-father?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-3F
Lead-In: YASR-3D [Default]
YASR-3F
(The following questions deal with relations between your mother and your step-father.) How often do you feel
caught in the middle of your mother and step-father?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

Go To: YASR-3G
Lead-In: YASR-3E [Default]

3
4

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

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YASR-3G
([R's age]<19) and ([living arrangement of R]=19 or [living arrangement of R]=20 or [flag indicating if R's mother
lives in R's household]>0 or [flag indicating if R's father resides in R's household]>0);
/* Machine check: Is R age 18 or under AND mom or dad is in the household? */
If Answer =1

Then Go To: YASR-3H

Go To: YASR-4
Lead-In: YASR-1 [Default], YASR-3F [Default], YASR-2G [1:1], YASR-1A [1:1]
YASR-3H
Who sets the rules and limits for what you can and can not do (relating to: money, cars, phone, social life, family
responsibilities?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

4
5

Set all my limits/rules
Set most of my limits/rules
Parent(s) set some, I set some

Parent(s) set most of my limits/rules
Parent(s) set all of my limits/rules

Go To: YASR-4
Lead-In: YASR-3G [1:1]
YASR-4
([flag indicating if will R be 21 or over as of Dec. 31, 2000]=1); /*Machine check to see if R is in grant sample*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-4A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-5A
Lead-In: YASR-3G [Default], YASR-3H [Default]
YASR-4A
([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased
in Q2-18]=1) or ([flag indicating that R reported mother deceased in Q2-23b]=15) or ([flag indicating if R's mother is
deceased]=1) or ([flag indicating if R lives with biological mother]=2);
/* Machine check to see if R's mother is deceased */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-4C)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-4B
Lead-In: YASR-3 [Default], YASR-4 [1:1]
YASR-4B
How close do you feel to your mother? Would you say...
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

Extremely close
Quite close

Go To: YASR-4C
Lead-In: YASR-4A [Default]

3
4

Fairly close
Not very close

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YASR-4C
([check item for whether R reported father as deceased as of DLI]=1) or ([flag indicating if R's father is alive]=0) or
([flag indicating if R lives with biological father]=2);
/* Machine check to see if R had previously reported father was dead or reported it for the first time in 2000 */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-4E)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-4D
Lead-In: YASR-4B [Default], YASR-4A [1:1]
YASR-4D
How close do you feel to your father? Would you say...
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

Extremely close
Quite close

3
4

Fairly close
Not very close

Go To: YASR-4E
Lead-In: YASR-4C [Default]
YASR-4E
([number of siblings R has]=0);
1
0

/* Machine check to see if R has no siblings */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-5A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-4G
Lead-In: YASR-4D [Default], YASR-4C [1:1]
YASR-4G
How close do you feel to [your sibling/the sibling who is closest in age to you]? Would you say...
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2

Extremely close
Quite close

Go To: YASR-5A
Lead-In: YASR-4E [Default]

3
4

Fairly close
Not very close

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YASR-5A
About how old were you the first time you had a glass of beer or wine or a drink of liquor, such as whiskey, gin,
scotch, etc.? Do not include childhood sips that you might have had from an older person's drink.
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
95

SELECT TO ENTER AGE
NEVER HAD A DRINK...(Go to YASR-10)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: YASR-6A

Go To: YASR-5B
Lead-In: YASR-4 [Default], YASR-4G [Default], YASR-4E [1:1]
YASR-5B
ENTER AGE AT FIRST DRINK
(ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN) (PRESS 
FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-6
Lead-In: YASR-5A [Default]
YASR-6
([flag indicating if R has reported age at which they began drinking once a month]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R already reported age at which R drank once a month or more in previous surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-7)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-6A
Lead-In: YASR-5B [Default]
YASR-6A
About how old were you when you first began to drink alcoholic beverages once a month or more often?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
95

SELECT TO ENTER AGE
NEVER DRANK ONCE A MONTH OR MORE...(Go to YASR-7)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: YASR-7

Go To: YASR-6B
Lead-In: YASR-6 [Default], YASR-5A [-2:-1]

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YASR-6B
ENTER AGE WHEN FIRST DRANK ONCE A MONTH OR MORE
(ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN) (PRESS 
FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-7
Lead-In: YASR-6A [Default]
YASR-7
On the average, how often in the last 12 months have you had any alcoholic beverage, that is, beer, wine, or liquor?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
9
8
7
6
5

Daily
Almost daily or 3 to 6 days a week
About 1 or 2 days a week
Several times a month (25 to 51days a year)
1 to 2 times a month (12 to 24 days a year)

4
3
2
1

Every other month or so (6 to 11 days a year)
3 to 5 days in the past 12 months
1 to 2 days in the past 12 months
Did not drink alcohol in the past 12
months...(Go to YASR-10)

Go To: YASR-8
Lead-In: YASR-6B [Default], YASR-6 [1:1], YASR-6A [95:95], YASR-6A [-2:-1]
YASR-8
About how many drinks did you usually have in a day on the days that you drank during the past 30 days?
(IF NONE IN THE PAST 30 DAYS, ENTER ZERO) (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO
ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-9-1
Lead-In: YASR-7 [Default]
YASR-9-1
([YASR-7]>5 AND [YASR-8]>2); /* Machine check: Is R classified as a heavy drinker?*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to YASR-10)

Go To: YASR-9A
Lead-In: YASR-8 [Default]
YASR-9A
During or after drinking, in the past 12 months, how often have you gotten into an argument or fight? Would you say
very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

Go To: YASR-9B
Lead-In: YASR-9-1 [Default]

2
3

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

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YASR-9B
(During or after drinking, in the past 12 months,) how often have you had problems with friends, family or
neighbors? (Would you say very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

2
3

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-9C
Lead-In: YASR-9A [Default]
YASR-9C
(During or after drinking, in the past 12 months,) how often have you had problems with the police? (Would you say
very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

2
3

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-9D
Lead-In: YASR-9B [Default]
YASR-9D
(During or after drinking, in the past 12 months,) how often have you stayed home from school, or gone late to
school because you were drunk or hungover ? (Would you say very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

2
3

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

Go To: YASR-9E
Lead-In: YASR-9C [Default]
YASR-9E
(During or after drinking, in the past 12 months, how often have you stayed home from work, or gone late to work
because you were drunk or hungover? (Would you say very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1

NEVER
ONCE IN AWHILE

Go To: YASR-10
Lead-In: YASR-9D [Default]

2
3

FAIRLY OFTEN
VERY OFTEN

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YASR-10
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0) and ([R's age]<=18);
/* Machine check: Is R new to YA survey? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-10A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-10-1
Lead-In: YASR-9E [Default], YASR-5A [95:95], YASR-7 [1:1], YASR-9-1 [0:0]
YASR-10A
About how many of the students in your grade at school drink at least sometimes?
Would you say none of them, a few of them, half of the, most of them, or all of them?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1
2

NONE
A FEW
HALF OF THEM

3
4

MOST OF THEM
ALL OF THEM

Go To: YASR-10B
Lead-In: YASR-10 [1:1]
YASR-10B
About how many of the people your age that you hang around with drink at least sometimes?
(Would you say none of them, a few of them, half of the, most of them, or all of them?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1
2

NONE
A FEW
HALF OF THEM

3
4

MOST OF THEM
ALL OF THEM

Go To: YASR-10C
Lead-In: YASR-10A [Default]
YASR-10C
About how many of the people your age in your neighborhood drink at least sometimes?
(Would you say none of them, a few of them, half of the, most of them, or all of them?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1
2

NONE
A FEW
HALF OF THEM

Go To: YASR-10-1
Lead-In: YASR-10B [Default]

3
4

MOST OF THEM
ALL OF THEM

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YASR-10-1
About how many hours do you watch TV in a typical week?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

None
Less than 5 hours per week
5 to 9 hours per week
10 to 14 hours per week
15 to 19 hours per week

20 to 24 hours per week
25 to 29 hours per week
30 to 24 hours per week
35 or more hours per week

Go To: YASR-11
Lead-In: YASR-10 [Default], YASR-10C [Default]
YASR-11
Do you have access to a computer?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-19)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-19

Go To: YASR-12
Lead-In: YASR-10-1 [Default]
YASR-12
Where do you have access to a computer? Is it in your home, at school, on your job or somewhere else?
(CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY) (PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN
PRESS THE  TO CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT
APPLY, PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW"
AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER".)
1
2

AT HOME
AT SCHOOL

3
4

AT WORK
OTHER PLACE (SPECIFY)

Go To: YASR-12A
Lead-In: YASR-11 [Default]
YASR-12A
([is R currently enrolled]=1);
1
0

/* Machine check: Is R currently enrolled in school? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-13)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-13A
Lead-In: YASR-12 [Default]

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YASR-13
About how often do you use any computer to do activities related to school?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-13A
Lead-In: YASR-12A [1:1]
YASR-13A
([flag indicating if R has done any work for pay since date of last interview]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R report any employers? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-13B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-15
Lead-In: YASR-12A [Default], YASR-13 [Default]
YASR-13B
([flag indicating if R is currently working(1)]=1);
1
0

/* Machine check: Is R currently employed? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-14)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-15
Lead-In: YASR-13A [1:1]
YASR-14
About how often do you use any computer to do activities related to work?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-15
Lead-In: YASR-13B [1:1]
YASR-15
About how often do you use any computer to read or send electronic mail (e-mail)?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-16
Lead-In: YASR-13A [Default], YASR-13B [Default], YASR-14 [Default]

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YASR-16
About how often do you use any computer to access the internet or other on-line networks/services?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-17
Lead-In: YASR-15 [Default]
YASR-17
About how often do you use any computer to create or write computer programs?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-18
Lead-In: YASR-16 [Default]
YASR-18
About how often do you use any computer to play games?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
4
3
2

Almost every day
Several times a week
About once a week

1
0

Less than once a week
Never

Go To: YASR-19
Lead-In: YASR-17 [Default]
YASR-19
([flag indicating if R has ever reported using cigarettes]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported cigarette smoking in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-19B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-19A
Lead-In: YASR-18 [Default], YASR-11 [0:0], YASR-11 [-1:-1]

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YASR-19A
Have you ever smoked a cigarette?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-24A)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-24A

Go To: YASR-19B
Lead-In: YASR-19 [Default]
YASR-19B
([flag indicating R has reported age at first use of cigarettes]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported age when first smoked in previous surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-21)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-20
Lead-In: YASR-19A [Default], YASR-19 [1:1]
YASR-20
How old were you the first time you smoked cigarettes?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT
SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-21
Lead-In: YASR-19B [Default]
YASR-21
When was the most recent time you smoked cigarettes?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

WITHIN THE PAST MONTH (30 DAYS)...(Go to YASR-22)
1 TO 3 MONTHS AGO
4 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO
6 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
1 OR MORE YEARS AGO BUT LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO
3 OR MORE YEARS AGO
NEVER SMOKED A CIGARETTE

Go To: YASR-24A
Lead-In: YASR-20 [Default], YASR-19B [1:1]

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YASR-22
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, have you smoked cigarettes on average?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 OR 4 DAYS PER WEEK

If Answer =-1

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS...(Go to YASR-24A)

Then Go To: YASR-24A

Go To: YASR-23
Lead-In: YASR-21 [1:1]
YASR-23
On the days that you smoked in the last 30 days, how many cigarettes per day did you smoke?
ENTER NUMBER OF CIGARETTES PER DAY: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO
ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-24A
Lead-In: YASR-22 [Default]
YASR-24
([flag indicating if R has ever reported using marijuana]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported using marijuana in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-25)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-24A
Lead-In: none
YASR-24A
Have you ever used marijuana?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-27-1)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-27-1

Go To: YASR-25
Lead-In: YASR-21 [Default], YASR-23 [Default], YASR-24 [Default], YASR-19A
[0:0], YASR-22 [0:0], YASR-19A [-1:-1], YASR-22 [-1:-1]

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YASR-24B
([flag indicating R has reported age at first use of marijuana]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported age at first marijuana use in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-25
Lead-In: none
YASR-25
How old were you the first time you used marijuana?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT
SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-26
Lead-In: YASR-24A [Default], YASR-24B [Default], YASR-24 [1:1]
YASR-26
When was the most recent time you used marijuana?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

WITHIN THE PAST MONTH (30 DAYS)
1 TO 3 MONTHS AGO
4 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO
6 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
1 OR MORE YEARS AGO BUT LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO
3 OR MORE YEARS AGO
NEVER USED MARIJUANA

Go To: YASR-26-1
Lead-In: YASR-25 [Default], YASR-24B [1:1]
YASR-26-1
([YASR-26]>0 AND [YASR-26] <5); /* Machine check: Is R classified as heavy marijuana user? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY...(Go to YASR-27-1)

Go To: YASR-26A
Lead-In: YASR-26 [Default]

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YASR-26A
During the past twelve months, did you have a period of a month or more when you spent a great deal of time
getting, using, or getting over the effects of marijuana?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26B
Lead-In: YASR-26-1 [Default]
YASR-26B
During the past twelve months, have you used marijuana more often or in larger amounts than you intended?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26C
Lead-In: YASR-26A [Default]
YASR-26C
During the past twelve months, have you built up a tolerance to marijuana so that the same amount had less effect
than before?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26D
Lead-In: YASR-26B [Default]
YASR-26D
During the past twelve months, has using marijuana often kept you from working, going to school, taking care of
children, or taking part in recreational activities?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26E
Lead-In: YASR-26C [Default]

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YASR-26E
During the past twelve months, has using marijuana caused you to have any emotional or psychological problems,
such as feeling uninterested in things, feeling depressed, feeling suspicious of people, feeling paranoid, or having
strange ideas?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26F
Lead-In: YASR-26D [Default]
YASR-26F
During the past twelve months, has using marijuana caused you to have any health problems?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26G
Lead-In: YASR-26E [Default]
YASR-26G
During the past twelve months, did you want to or try to stop or cut down on using marijuana, but found that you
couldn't?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-26H
Lead-In: YASR-26F [Default]
YASR-26H
([flag indicating if R has done any work for pay since date of last interview] >0); /*Check for at least one employer*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26Ia)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26G [Default]

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YASR-26Ia
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()(1)],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()(1)],04,04)) >=[the date twelve months prior to current interview date];
/* Check if first employer in last 12 months*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26Iaa
Lead-In: YASR-26H [1:1]
YASR-26Iaa
([flag indicating if R has had any more employers since date of last interview(1)]=1);
/* Check for two or more employers */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26Ib)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Ia [Default]
YASR-26Ib
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()(2)],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()(2)],04,04)) >=[the date twelve months prior to current interview date];
/* Check if second employer in last 12 months*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26Iba
Lead-In: YASR-26Iaa [1:1]
YASR-26Iba
([flag indicating if R has had any more employers since date of last interview(2)]=1);
/* Check for more than two employers */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26Ic)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Ib [Default]
YASR-26Ic
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()(3)],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()(3)],04,04)) >=[the date twelve months prior to current interview date];
/* Check if third employer in last 12 months*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26Ica
Lead-In: YASR-26Iba [1:1]

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YASR-26Ica
([flag indicating if R has had any more employers since date of last interview(3)]=1);
/* Check for more than three employers */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26Id)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Ic [Default]
YASR-26Id
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()(4)],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()(4)],04,04)) >=[the date twelve months prior to current interview date];
/* Check if fourth employer in last 12 months*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26Ida
Lead-In: YASR-26Ica [1:1]
YASR-26Ida
([flag indicating if R has had any more employers since date of last interview(4)]=1);
/* Check for more than four employers */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26Ie)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Id [Default]
YASR-26Ie
CTOD(SUBSTR ([stop date for new employer()(5)],01,02) + "/15/" + SUBSTR([stop date for new
employer()(5)],04,04)) >=[the date twelve months prior to current interview date];
/* Check if fifth employer in last 12 months*/
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-26J)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Ida [1:1]
YASR-26J
During the past twelve months, how often, if ever, did you use or feel high from marijuana during work time or on
breaks?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
6
5
4
3

Almost every day
3 or 4 days a week
1 or 2 days a week
3 or 4 days a month

2
1
0

About once a month
Less than once a month
Never

Go To: YASR-26K
Lead-In: YASR-26Ia [1:1], YASR-26Ib [1:1], YASR-26Ic [1:1], YASR-26Id [1:1], YASR-26Ie [1:1]

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YASR-26K
([most recent time R used marijuana]=1);
1
0

/* Machine check: Has R reported using marijuana in last 30 days? */

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-27)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-27-1
Lead-In: YASR-26H [Default], YASR-26Iaa [Default], YASR-26Iba [Default], YASR26Ica [Default], YASR-26Ida [Default], YASR-26Ie [Default], YASR-26J [Default]
YASR-27
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use marijuana on average?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-27-1
Lead-In: YASR-26K [1:1]
YASR-27-1
([flag indicating if R is classified as a heavy drinker]=1 OR [flag indicating if R is classified as a heavy marijuana
user]=1); /* Machine check: Is R classified as heavy drinker or heavy marijuana user? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-27-2)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-27A
Lead-In: YASR-26K [Default], YASR-27 [Default], YASR-24A [0:0], YASR-26-1 [0:0], YASR-24A [-1:-1]
YASR-27-2
We have asked you many questions about substance use. Now we have just a few, short questions about other
substances.
Go To: YASR-27A
Lead-In: YASR-27-1 [1:1]
YASR-27A
Have you ever used amphetimines or stimulants (uppers, speed) in any form -- such as Methamphetamine (crank,
crystal, ice), prescription diet pills, or Ritalin -- that were not prescibed for you, or you took only for the experience
or feeling they caused? Do not include over-the-counter stimulant such as Dexatrim or No-Doz that can be bought
without a prescription.
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes...(Go to YASR-27B)
No

Go To: YASR-27E
Lead-In: YASR-27-1 [Default], YASR-27-2 [Default]

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YASR-27B
When was the most recent time you used amphetimines or stimulants in any form that were not prescibed for you, or
you took only for the experience or feeling they caused?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

WITHIN THE PAST MONTH (30 DAYS)...(Go to YASR-27C)
1 TO 3 MONTHS AGO...(Go to YASR-27C)
4 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO...(Go to YASR-27C)
6 OR MORE MONTHS AGO BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO...(Go to YASR-27C)
1 OR MORE YEARS AGO BUT LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO
3 OR MORE YEARS AGO
NEVER USED AMPHETIMINES

Go To: YASR-27E
Lead-In: YASR-27A [1:1]
YASR-27C
([flag indicating if new employer() is first employer in last 12 months]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R worked in last 12 months? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-27D)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-27E
Lead-In: YASR-27B [1:4]
YASR-27D
During the past twelve months, how often, if ever, did you use or feel high from such amphetamines or stimulants
during work time or on breaks?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
6
5
4
3

Almost every day
3 or 4 days a week
1 or 2 days a week
3 or 4 days a month

2
1
0

About once a month
Less than once a month
Never

Go To: YASR-27E
Lead-In: YASR-27C [1:1]
YASR-27E
Have you ever used any drugs other than marijuana or amphetamines, such as cocaine, "crack" ("rock") cocaine,
hallucinogens, downers, sniffing glue, or something else?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-42)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-42

Go To: YASR-28
Lead-In: YASR-27A [Default], YASR-27B [Default], YASR-27C [Default], YASR-27D [Default]

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YASR-28
([flag indicating if R has ever reported sniffing substances for mind-altering purposes]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported sniffing and huffing in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-29)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-28A
Lead-In: YASR-27E [Default]
YASR-28A
Have you ever "sniffed" or "huffed" substances like glue, gas, sprays, fluids or anything like that for kicks or to get
high?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-30)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-30

Go To: YASR-29
Lead-In: YASR-28 [Default]
YASR-29
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you "sniff" or "huff" one of these substances?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-30
Lead-In: YASR-28A [Default], YASR-28 [1:1]
YASR-30
([flag indicating if R has ever reported using cocaine]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported using cocaine in past surveys? */
If Answer =1

Then Go To: YASR-31

Go To: YASR-30A
Lead-In: YASR-29 [Default], YASR-28A [0:0], YASR-28A [-1:-1]

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YASR-30A
Have you ever used cocaine (other than "crack")?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-32)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-32

Go To: YASR-31
Lead-In: YASR-30 [Default]
YASR-31
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use cocaine (other than "crack") on average?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-32
Lead-In: YASR-30A [Default], YASR-30 [1:1]
YASR-32
([flag indicating if R has ever used "crack" cocaine]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported using crack cocaine in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-33)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-32A
Lead-In: YASR-31 [Default], YASR-30A [0:0], YASR-30A [-1:-1]
YASR-32A
Have you ever used "crack" ("rock") cocaine?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-34)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-34

Go To: YASR-33
Lead-In: YASR-32 [Default]

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YASR-33
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use "crack" ("rock") cocaine on average?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-34
Lead-In: YASR-32A [Default], YASR-32 [1:1]
YASR-34
([flag indicating if R has reported using hallucinogens]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported using hallucinogens in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-35)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-34A
Lead-In: YASR-33 [Default], YASR-32A [0:0], YASR-32A [-1:-1]
YASR-34A
Have you ever used hallucinogens, such as LSD, PCP, peyote or mescaline?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-36)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-36

Go To: YASR-35
Lead-In: YASR-34 [Default]
YASR-35
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use hallucinogens, such as LSD, PCP, peyote or mescaline?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

Go To: YASR-36
Lead-In: YASR-34A [Default], YASR-34 [1:1]

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

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YASR-36
([flag indicating if R has reported using downers]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported using downers in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-37)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-36A
Lead-In: YASR-35 [Default], YASR-34A [0:0], YASR-34A [-1:-1]
YASR-36A
Have you ever used sedatives or "downers," such as barbiturates, sleeping pills or Seconal?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-38A)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-38A

Go To: YASR-37
Lead-In: YASR-36 [Default]
YASR-37
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use sedatives or "downers," such as barbiturates, sleeping pills or
Seconal?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-38A
Lead-In: YASR-36A [Default], YASR-36 [1:1]
YASR-38A
Have you ever used any other drugs that we have not already talked about, such as stimulants, heroin, steriods,
MDMA (Ectasy), or Crystal Methamphetamine ("Ice")?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-42)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-42

Go To: YASR-38B
Lead-In: YASR-37 [Default], YASR-36A [0:0], YASR-36A [-1:-1]

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YASR-38B
During the last 30 days, how often, if ever, did you use these other drugs?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

LESS OFTEN THAN ONCE A WEEK
1 OR 2 DAYS PER WEEK
3 0R 4 DAYS PER WEEK

4
5
0

5 OR 6 DAYS PER WEEK
EVERY DAY
NEVER IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

Go To: YASR-42
Lead-In: YASR-38A [Default]
YASR-42
([R's age]<19);
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-42A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-43
Lead-In: YASR-38B [Default], YASR-27E [0:0], YASR-38A [0:0], YASR-27E [-1:-1], YASR-38A [-1:-1]
YASR-42A
([flag indicating if R has ever reported having a sex education class]=1);
/* Machine check: R has reported having a sex education class in previous surveys */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-43)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-42B
Lead-In: YASR-42 [1:1]
YASR-42B
Did you ever have a course or spend any time in a class at school learning about sex education?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-43)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-43

Go To: YASR-42C
Lead-In: YASR-42A [Default]

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YASR-42C
What grade were you in when you first had this course or discussion?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4

1ST GRADE
2ND GRADE
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE

5
6
7
8

5TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE

9
10
11
12

9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE

Go To: YASR-43
Lead-In: YASR-42B [Default]
YASR-43
([marital status code]=1) OR ([marital status code]=7);
/* Machine check: Is R currently married or living with a partner? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-44)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-47
Lead-In: YASR-42 [Default], YASR-42C [Default], YASR-42A [1:1], YASR-42B [0:0], YASR-42B [-1:-1]
YASR-44
([flag indicating R has indicated a same-sex partner on the household roster]=1);
/* Machine check: Did R report same-sex partner? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-58A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-50
Lead-In: YASR-43 [1:1]
YASR-47
([flag if R has reported ever having sexual intercourse]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reprted having had sexual intercourse in past surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-49)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-47A
Lead-In: YASR-43 [Default]
YASR-47A
Have you ever had sexual intercourse ("had sex", "made it")?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-58A)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-58A

Go To: YASR-48
Lead-In: YASR-47 [Default]

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YASR-48
How old were you when you first had sexual intercourse?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT
SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-49
Lead-In: YASR-47A [Default]
YASR-49
With how many people have you had sexual intercourse in the last 12 months?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
0
1
2
3
4
5

NONE
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR OR MORE
IF VOLUNTEERED, NEVER HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE...(Go to YASR-58A)

Go To: YASR-50
Lead-In: YASR-48 [Default], YASR-47 [1:1]
YASR-50
How long ago did you last have sexual intercourse?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5

Less than 1 month ago
1 month or more but less than 6 months ago
More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
1 year or more ago
IF VOLUNTEERED, NEVER HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE...(Go to YASR-58A)

Go To: YASR-50A
Lead-In: YASR-44 [Default], YASR-49 [Default]
YASR-50A
([marital status code]=1) OR ([marital status code]=7);
/* Machine check: Is R currently married or living with a partner? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-54)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-51
Lead-In: YASR-50 [Default]

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YASR-51
Were you living with this person at the time?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-52
Lead-In: YASR-50A [Default]
YASR-52
What best describes your relationship with this person when you last had sexual intercourse? Were you....
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4

Married
Engaged
Living together in a romantic, sexual
relationship, but not engaged
Going together or going steady

5
6
7
8
9

Going out once in a while
Just friends
Had just met him/her
Separated or divorced
Other type of relationship (SPECIFY)

Go To: YASR-53
Lead-In: YASR-51 [Default]
YASR-53
How old was this person when you last had sexual intercourse?
(ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN)
(PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-54
Lead-In: YASR-52 [Default]
YASR-54
The most recent time you had sexual intercourse, did you and your partner use any birth control methods?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-58A)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: YASR-58A

Go To: YASR-54A
Lead-In: YASR-53 [Default], YASR-50A [1:1]

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YASR-54A
Which birth control method(s) did you use? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS THE 
TO CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY, PRESS 
TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT
WISH TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Pill
Condom, rubber
Foam
Jelly or cream alone
Suppository or insert
Diaphram with or without jelly or cream
Douching after intercourse
IUD, coil, loop
Operation--Female sterilization, tubes tied
Operation--Male sterilization, vasectomy
Natural family planning, safe period by
temperature or cervical mucous test

12
13
14
15
17
18
19
16
95

Rhythm or safe period by calendar
Withdrawal/pulling out
Contraceptive sponge
Abstinence
Norplant
Cervical Cap
Depo Provera ("the shot")
Other Method (SPECIFY)
NONE Go To: YASR-54B

Lead-In: YASR-54 [Default]
YASR-54B
Which birth control method(s) did your partner use? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS THE  TO
CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY, PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Pill
Condom, rubber
Foam
Jelly or cream alone
Suppository or insert
Diaphram with or without jelly or cream
Douching after intercourse
IUD, coil, loop
Operation--Female sterilization, tubes tied
Operation--Male sterilization, vasectomy
Natural family planning, safe period by
temperature or cervical mucous test

Go To: YASR-58A
Lead-In: YASR-54A [Default]

12
13
14
15
17
18
19
16
95

Rhythm or safe period by calendar
Withdrawal/pulling out
Contraceptive sponge
Abstinence
Norplant
Cervical Cap
Depo Provera ("the shot")
Other Method (SPECIFY)
NONE

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YASR-58A
We'd like to know a little about your neighborhood. The following statements describe problems that neighborhoods
sometimes have. For each item, please indicate if it is a big problem in your own neighborhood somewhat of a
problem, or not a problem. People don't have enough respect for rules and laws
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58B
Lead-In: YASR-54B [Default], YASR-44 [1:1], YASR-47A [0:0], YASR-54 [0:0], YASR54 [-2:-1], YASR-47A [-1:-1], YASR-49 [5:5], YASR-50 [5:5]
YASR-58B
Crime and violence (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58C
Lead-In: YASR-58A [Default]
YASR-58C
Abandoned or run-down buildings. (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not
a problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58D
Lead-In: YASR-58B [Default]
YASR-58D
Not enough police protection (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not a
problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58E
Lead-In: YASR-58C [Default]

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YASR-58E
Not enough public transportation (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not a
problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58F
Lead-In: YASR-58D [Default]
YASR-58F
Too many parents who don't supervise their children (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of
a problem, or not a problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58G
Lead-In: YASR-58E [Default]
YASR-58G
People keep to themselves and don't care what goes on in the neighborhood (Is this a big problem in your own
neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-58H
Lead-In: YASR-58F [Default]
YASR-58H
Lots of people who can't find jobs (Is this a big problem in your own neighborhood, somewhat of a problem, or not a
problem?)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3

BIG PROBLEM
SOMEWHAT OF A PROBLEM
NOT A PROBLEM

Go To: YASR-59
Lead-In: YASR-58G [Default]

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YASR-59
([R's age]>18); /* Machine check: Is R over age 18? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-61A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-59A
Lead-In: YASR-58H [Default]
YASR-59A
How many times, if ever, have you run away from home?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
If Answer =-1

Once or twice
3 to 5 times

3
0

6 or more time
Never...(Go to YASR-61A)

Then Go To: YASR-61A

Go To: YASR-60
Lead-In: YASR-59 [Default]
YASR-60
([flag indicating R has reported age when first ran away from home]=1);
/* Machine check: Has R reported age when first ran away in previous surveys? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-61A)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-60A
Lead-In: YASR-59A [Default]
YASR-60A
How old were you when you (first) ran away from home?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT
SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-61A
Lead-In: YASR-60 [Default]
YASR-61A
In the last year (last 12 months), have you ever skipped a full day of school or work without a real excuse?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-61B
Lead-In: YASR-60A [Default], YASR-59 [1:1], YASR-59A [0:0], YASR-60 [1:1], YASR-59A [-1:-1]

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YASR-61B
In the last year (last 12 months), have you ever gotten into a fight at school or work?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-61C
Lead-In: YASR-61A [Default]
YASR-61C
In the last year (last 12 months), have you ever taken something not belonging to you that was worth $50 or more?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-61D
Lead-In: YASR-61B [Default]
YASR-61D
In the last year (last 12 months), have you ever hit or seriously threatened to hit someone?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-62A
Lead-In: YASR-61C [Default]
YASR-62A
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] been convicted of any charges other than a minor traffic
violation?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-67)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-67

Go To: YASR-63
Lead-In: YASR-61D [Default]

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YASR-63
How many times have you been convicted of something?
ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE
NEXT SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-64B
Lead-In: YASR-62A [Default]
YASR-64B
How old were you when you were [blank/most recent] convicted?
ENTER AGE IN YEARS: (ENTER YOUR ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT
SCREEN) (PRESS  FOR DON'T KNOW AND  FOR DO NOT WISH TO ANSWER)
Enter Answer: |__|__|
Go To: YASR-65
Lead-In: YASR-63 [Default]
YASR-65
What charges were you [blank/most recently] convicted of?
(TYPE YOUR ANSWER BELOW)

Enter Answer: _____________________

Go To: YASR-65A
Lead-In: YASR-64B [Default]
YASR-65A
(What charges were you [blank/most recently] convicted of?) (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS THE  TO
CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY, PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

ASSAULT (ATTACK WITH WEAPON OR HANDS)
ROBBERY (TAKING SOMETHING FROM SOMEONE USING A WEAPON OR FORCE)
THEFT (TAKING SOMETHING W/O USE OF FORCE)
FENCING, RECEIVING, POSSESSING, OR SELLING STOLEN PROPERTY
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (VANDALISM, ARSON, OR MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION)
OTHER PROPERTY OFFENSES (TREASPASSING OR BREAKING AND ENTERING)
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA OR HASHISH
SELLING OF MARIJUANA OR HASHISH
POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS (OTHER THAN MARIJUANA OR HASHISH)
SALE OR MANUFACTURE OF ILLICIT DRUGS
MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES (SUCH AS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, RECKLESSY,
WITHOUT LICENSE)
DRINKING OR PURCHASING ALCOHOL WHILE UNDER THE LEGAL AGE)
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Go To: YASR-66
Lead-In: YASR-65 [Default]

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YASR-66
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] been sentenced to spend time in a corrections institution, like a
jail, prison, or a youth institution like a training school or reform school?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-67
Lead-In: YASR-65A [Default]
YASR-67
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] been on probation?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-68
Lead-In: YASR-66 [Default], YASR-62A [0:0], YASR-62A [-1:-1]
YASR-68
[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] performed any volunteer or community work through
organizations, such as Little League, scouts, service clubs, church groups, or social action groups?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-71)

If Answer =-1

Then Go To: YASR-71

Go To: YASR-68A
Lead-In: YASR-67 [Default]
YASR-68A
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine check: Is R new to YA survey? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-69B)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-70A
Lead-In: YASR-68 [Default]

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YASR-69B
For all the types of volunteer work you have done, was any of it court ordered?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-69C
Lead-In: YASR-68A [1:1]
YASR-69C
For all the types of volunteer work you have done, was any of it required for one of your classes or sponsored by
your school?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-69D
Lead-In: YASR-69B [Default]
YASR-69D
For all the types of volunteer work you have done, was any of it required or sponsored by your church?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-69E
Lead-In: YASR-69C [Default]
YASR-69E
For all the types of volunteer work you have done, was any of it required for other reasons?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes...(Go to YASR-69F)
No

Go To: YASR-70A
Lead-In: YASR-69D [Default]
YASR-69F
For what other reasons was your volunteer work required?
(TYPE YOUR ANSWER BELOW)
Go To: YASR-70A
Lead-In: YASR-69E [1:1]

Enter Answer: _____________________

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YASR-70A
Which of the following types of organizations are/were you involved with in your volunteer or community service
work? Were you involved with... Youth organization, such as coaching Little League or helping with the scouts ?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70B
Lead-In: YASR-68A [Default], YASR-69E [Default], YASR-69F [Default]
YASR-70B
(Were you involved with...) Service organizations, such as Big Brother/Big Sister or the Red Cross?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70C
Lead-In: YASR-70A [Default]
YASR-70C
(Were you involved with...) Political clubs or organizations?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70D
Lead-In: YASR-70B [Default]
YASR-70D
(Were you involved with...) Church or church-related groups (not including worship services)?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70E
Lead-In: YASR-70C [Default]

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YASR-70E
(Were you involved with...) Community centers, neighborhood improvement, or social-action associations or
groups?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70F
Lead-In: YASR-70D [Default]
YASR-70F
(Were you involved with...) Organized volunteer group in a hospital or nursing home?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70G
Lead-In: YASR-70E [Default]
YASR-70G
(Were you involved with...) Educational organizations?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-70H
Lead-In: YASR-70F [Default]
YASR-70H
(Were you involved with...) A conservation, recycling, or environmental group such as the Sierra Club or the Nature
Conservancy?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-71
Lead-In: YASR-70G [Default]

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YASR-71
During the last 12 months, have you received any help for an emotional, behavioral, or family problem?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No...(Go to YASR-72)

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1

Then Go To: YASR-72

Go To: YASR-71A
Lead-In: YASR-70H [Default], YASR-68 [0:0], YASR-68 [-1:-1]
YASR-71A
What was the problem or problems? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS THE  TO
CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY, PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
15
3
4
5
6
7

Learning problems, learning disability
Dyslexia, reading problems, or speech problems
Attention Deficit Disorder
Behavior problems at school
Family problems, loss of a family member
Divorce problems
Anxieties, fears, worries
Trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating

8 Nightmares
9 Shyness
10 Phobias, obsessions
11 Panic attacks
12 Violent behavior, temper
13 Eating disorder(s), e.g. bulimia, binge eating,
anorexia, etc.
14 Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: YASR-72
Lead-In: YASR-71 [Default]
YASR-72
Do you regularly take any medicine or prescription drugs to help control your activity level or behavior?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-72A
Lead-In: YASR-71A [Default], YASR-71 [0:0], YASR-71 [-2:-1]

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YASR-72A
If you had an emotional or personal problem, who would you turn to for help? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS THE  TO
CHECK THAT ANSWER. AFTER CHECKING ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY, PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

YOUR BIOLOGICAL MOTHER?
YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER?
A STEP OR ADOPTIVE PARENT?
A BROTHER OR SISTER?
A RELATIVE UNDER AGE 18?
A RELATIVE OVER AGE 18?
A BOY FRIEND OR GIRL FRIEND?
ANOTHER FRIEND or A CO-WORKER?

9
10
11
12
13
14

A TEACHER or A SCHOOL COUNSELOR or A
PROFESSOR?
A CLERGYMAN OR OTHER ADULT FROM
YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP?
A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL?
YOUR SPOUSE/PARTNER?
SOMEONE ELSE (SPECIFY)?
NO ONE?

Go To: YASR-73A
Lead-In: YASR-72 [Default]
YASR-73A
([flag indicating if R has ever been interviewed as a Young Adult]=0); /* Machine check: Is R new to YA survey? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-74)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-73B
Lead-In: YASR-72A [Default]
YASR-73B
([R's age]=23) OR ([R's age]=24) ; /* Machine check: Is R aged 23 or 24? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-74)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: YASR-76
Lead-In: YASR-73A [Default]
YASR-74
Would you like to be married when you are 35 years old?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-75
Lead-In: YASR-73A [1:1], YASR-73B [1:1]

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YASR-75
Would you like to be raising a family when you are 35 years old?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-76
Lead-In: YASR-74 [Default]
YASR-76
If, by some chance, you were to get enough money by age 35 to live comfortably without working, do you think you
would work anyway?
(PRESS THE "DOWN ARROW" KEY TO HIGHLIGHT AN ANSWER. THEN PRESS  TO
CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.) (PRESS  FOR "DON'T KNOW" AND  FOR "DO NOT WISH
TO ANSWER".)
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: YASR-FLAG
Lead-In: YASR-73B [Default], YASR-75 [Default]
YASR-FLAG
([interview was done by telephone or in-person]=2); /* Is this an in-person interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to YASR-END1)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: INTV-END
Lead-In: YASR-76 [Default]
YASR-END1
YOU ARE NOW DONE WITH THIS SECTION OF THE SURVEY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR
PARTICIPATION. THE INTERVIEWER HAS ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
FOR YOU.
To ensure strict confidentiality of the questions you have just answered, these questions have been blocked off. They
cannot be opened again until they get back to the survey staff in Chicago.
(PRESS  TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT SCREEN.)
Go To: YASR-END2
Lead-In: YASR-FLAG [1:1]
YASR-END2
You may now return the machine to your interviewer.
Go To: INTV-END
Lead-In: YASR-END1 [Default]
INTV-END
INTERVIEWER: ENTER TIME INTERVIEW ENDS.
Go To: QIR-3
Lead-In: YASR-FLAG [Default], YASR-END2 [Default]

Enter Time: |__|__||__|__| AM/PM
Hr :: Min

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275

SECTION 17: INTERVIEWER REMARKS
QIR-3
INTERVIEWER: IN WHAT LANGUAGE WAS THIS INTERVIEW CONDUCTED?
1
2
3

English
Spanish
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QIR-4
Lead-In: INTV-END [Default]
QIR-4
INTERVIEWER: IN GENERAL, WHAT WAS THE RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE
INTERVIEW?
1
2

Friendly and interested
Cooperative but not particularly interested

3
4

Impatient and restless
Hostile

Go To: QIR-5
Lead-In: QIR-3 [Default]
QIR-5
INTERVIEWER: IN GENERAL, WAS THE RESPONDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUESTIONS
GOOD, FAIR OR POOR?
1
2
3

Good?
Fair?
Poor?

Go To: QIR-5A
Lead-In: QIR-4 [Default]
QIR-5A
([interview was done by telephone or in-person]=2); /* Is this an in-person interview? */
1
0

CONDITION APPLIES...(Go to QIR-6)
CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY

Go To: QIR-7
Lead-In: QIR-5 [Default]
QIR-6
INTERVIEWER: WAS ANYONE ELSE PRESENT OTHER THAN SMALL CHILDREN (AGE 3 AND UNDER)
DURING ANY PORTION OF THE INTERVIEW?
1
0

Yes...(Go to QIR-6A)
No

Go To: QIR-7
Lead-In: QIR-5A [1:1]

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QIR-6A
INTERVIEWER: WHO WAS PRESENT? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
5
1
2

Spouse/partner
R's parent(s)
Other member(s) of R's household

3
4

R's friend(s)
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QIR-7
Lead-In: QIR-6 [1:1]
QIR-7
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE LIST QUESTION NUMBERS THAT CONFUSED, ANGERED, OR CAUSED
DISCOMFORT TO THE RESPONDENT OR QUESTIONS THAT YOU FEEL RESPONDENT DID NOT
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY.
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO QUESTIONS CAUSED RESPONDENT PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-8)

Go To: QIR-7A
Lead-In: QIR-5A [Default], QIR-6 [Default], QIR-6A [Default]
QIR-7A
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF FIRST QUESTION THAT CAUSED
RESPONDENT PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION OR QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-7B
Lead-In: QIR-7 [Default]
QIR-7B
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR7A. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-7A.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-7C
Lead-In: QIR-7A [Default]
QIR-7C
INTERVIEWER: WERE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT CONFUSED, ANGERED, OR CAUSED
DISCOMFORT TO THE RESPONDENT OR QUESTIONS THAT YOU FEEL THE RESPONDENT DID NOT
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO OTHER QUESTIONS CAUSED RESPONDENT PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-8)

Go To: QIR-7D
Lead-In: QIR-7B [Default]

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QIR-7D
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF NEXT QUESTION THAT CAUSED
RESPONDENT PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-7E
Lead-In: QIR-7C [Default]
QIR-7E
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR7D. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-7D.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-7F
Lead-In: QIR-7D [Default]
QIR-7F
INTERVIEWER: WERE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT CONFUSED, ANGERED, OR CAUSED
DISCOMFORT TO THE RESPONDENT OR QUESTIONS THAT YOU FEEL THE RESPONDENT DID NOT
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO OTHER QUESTIONS CAUSED RESPONDENT PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-8)

Go To: QIR-7G
Lead-In: QIR-7E [Default]
QIR-7G
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF NEXT QUESTION THAT CAUSED
RESPONDENT PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-7H
Lead-In: QIR-7F [Default]
QIR-7H
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR7G. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-7G.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8
Lead-In: QIR-7G [Default]
QIR-8
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE LIST QUESTIONS WITH SKIP ERRORS, QUESTIONS THAT WERE
CONFUSING TO YOU, OR QUESTIONS THAT OTHERWISE DID NOT WORK.
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO QUESTIONS CAUSED INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-9)

Go To: QIR-8A
Lead-In: QIR-7H [Default], QIR-7 [0:0], QIR-7C [0:0], QIR-7F [0:0]

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QIR-8A
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF FIRST QUESTION THAT CAUSED
INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION OR QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8B
Lead-In: QIR-8 [Default]
QIR-8B
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR8A. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-8A.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8C
Lead-In: QIR-8A [Default]
QIR-8C
INTERVIEWER: WERE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS WITH SKIP ERRORS, QUESTIONS THAT
WERE CONFUSING TO YOU, OR QUESTIONS THAT OTHERWISE DID NOT WORK?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO OTHER QUESTIONS CAUSED INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-9)

Go To: QIR-8D
Lead-In: QIR-8B [Default]
QIR-8D
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF NEXT QUESTION THAT CAUSED
INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION OR QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8E
Lead-In: QIR-8C [Default]
QIR-8E
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR8D. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-8D.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8F
Lead-In: QIR-8D [Default]
QIR-8F
INTERVIEWER: WERE THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS WITH SKIP ERRORS, QUESTIONS THAT
WERE CONFUSING TO YOU, OR QUESTIONS THAT OTHERWISE DID NOT WORK?
1
0

SELECT TO ENTER QUESTION
NO OTHER QUESTIONS CAUSED INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS...(Go to QIR-9)

Go To: QIR-8G
Lead-In: QIR-8E [Default]

NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Interviewer Remarks Section

QIR-8G
INTERVIEWER: LIST SECTION AND QUESTION NUMBER OF NEXT QUESTION THAT CAUSED
INTERVIEWER PROBLEMS. IF DON'T KNOW SECTION OR QUESTION NUMBER, RECORD
DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-8H
Lead-In: QIR-8F [Default]
QIR-8H
INTERVIEWER: ENTER CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM WITH QUESTION MENTIONED IN QIR8G. PRESS  TO REVIEW QIR-8G.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-9
Lead-In: QIR-8G [Default]
QIR-9
INTERVIEWER: DID THE RESPONDENT HAVE ANY OF THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT
COULD AFFECT [his/her] ABILITY TO ANSWER ANY PORTION OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE?
1
0

Yes...(Go to QIR-9A)
No

Go To: QIR-11
Lead-In: QIR-8H [Default], QIR-8 [0:0], QIR-8C [0:0], QIR-8F [0:0]
QIR-9A
INTERVIEWER: WHICH CHARACTERISTIC(S) DID THE RESPONDENT HAVE? (CODE ALL THAT
APPLY)
1
2
3
4

Respondent deaf
Respondent blind
Respondent mentally handicapped or retarded
Respondent's English is very poor

5
6
7

Respondent cannot read
Respondent physically handicapped
(SPECIFY HANDICAP)
Other (SPECIFY)

Go To: QIR-11
Lead-In: QIR-9 [1:1]
QIR-10
INTERVIEWER: IN GENERAL, WHAT WAS THE RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE ABOUT THE USE OF A
COMPUTER IN THE INTERVIEW? PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW. IF RESPONDENT HAD NO
NOTICEABLE REACTION, ENTER "NONE" AND PRESS  TO CONTINUE.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-11
Lead-In: none
QIR-11
INTERVIEWER: HAVE YOU INTERVIEWED THIS RESPONDENT IN PRIOR YEARS?
1
0

Yes
No

Go To: QIR-12
Lead-In: QIR-9 [Default], QIR-9A [Default], QIR-10 [Default]

279

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NLSY79 Young Adult Round 19? Interviewer Remarks Section

QIR-11A
INTERVIEWER: WAS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE IN THIS RESPONDENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THIS
YEAR'S SURVEY AND PRIOR SURVEYS BECAUSE A COMPUTER WAS BEING USED THIS YEAR?
1
0

Yes...(Go to QIR-11B)
No

Go To: QIR-12
Lead-In: none
QIR-11B
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY DIFFERENCE YOU NOTICED IN THIS RESPONDENT'S
ATTITUDE TOWARD THIS YEAR'S SURVEY AND PRIOR SURVEYS, BECAUSE A COMPUTER WAS
BEING USED THIS YEAR.
Enter Answer: _____________________
Go To: QIR-12
Lead-In: QIR-11A [1:1]
QIR-12
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE CHOOSE THE CORRECT STAFF IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR THIS CASE
FROM THE LIST PROVIDED.
Go To: QIR-12A
Lead-In: QIR-11 [Default], QIR-11A [Default], QIR-11B [Default]
QIR-12A
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME ON THE LINE PROVIDED. THEN PRESS  TO
END SURVEY.
ENTER YOUR NAME: _________________________________
Go To: NIL
Lead-In: QIR-12 [Default]

NLSY79 YOUNG ADULT ATTACHMENTS

281

ATTACHMENT 3: 1970 CENSUS
OCCUPATION/INDUSTRY CODES

283

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

1970 CENSUS OCCUPATION CODES
("n.e.c." means "not elsewhere classified.")
Occupation
Code

Duncan
SEI
Score

PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND KINDRED WORKERS
001

77

Accountants

002

85

Architects

003
004
005

65
65
65

Computer specialists
Computer programmers
Computer systems analysts
Computer specialists, n.e.c.

006
010
011
012
013
014
015
020
021
022
023

87
90
84
84
86
80
83
85
81
87
87

Engineers
Aeronautical and astronautical engineers
Chemical engineers
Civil engineers
Electrical and electronic engineers
Industrial engineers
Mechanical engineers
Metallurgical and materials engineers
Mining engineers
Petroleum engineers
Sales engineers
Engineers, n.e.c.

024
025

83
48

Farm management advisors
Foresters and conservationists

026

83

Home management advisors

030
031

93
92

Judges
Lawyers

032
033

60
75

Librarians, archivists, and curators
Librarians
Archivists and curators

034
035
036

81
80
81

Actuaries
Mathematicians
Statisticians

Lawyers and judges

Mathematical specialists

285

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NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

042
043
044
045
051
052
053
054

80
62
80
79
80
80
80
77

Life and physical scientists
Agricultural scientists
Atmospheric and space scientists
Biological scientists
Chemists
Geologists
Marine scientists
Physicists and astronomers
Life and physical scientists, n.e.c.

055
056

66
84

Operations and systems researchers and analysts
Personnel and labor relations workers

061
062
063
064
065
071
072
073

75
96
79
81
92
58
78
58

Physicians, dentists and related practitioners
Chiropractors
Dentists
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physicians, medical and osteopathic
Podiatrists
Veterinarians
Health practitioners, n.e.c.

074
075
076

39
44
60

Nurses, dietitians, and therapists
Dietitians
Registered nurses
Therapists

080
081
082
083
084
085

48
48
60
48
48
52

Health technologists and technicians
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
Dental hygienists
Health record technologists and technicians
Radiologic technologists and technicians
Therapy assistants
Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c.

086
090

52
57

Religious workers
Clergymen
Religious workers, n.e.c.

091
092
093
094
095
096

74
81
81
81
65
81

Social scientists
Economists
Political scientists
Psychologists
Sociologists
Urban and regional planners
Social scientists, n.e.c.

100
101

64
67

Social and recreational workers
Social workers
Recreation workers

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

102
103
104
105
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
130
131
132
133
134
135
140

84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
53
64
84
84
84
72
84
84
84
84
84

Teachers, college and university
Agriculture teachers
Atmospheric, earth, marine and space teachers
Biology teachers
Chemistry teachers
Physics teachers
Engineering teachers
Mathematics teachers
Health specialties teachers
Psychology teachers
Business and commerce teachers
Economics teachers
History teachers
Sociology teachers
Social science teachers, n.e.c.
Art, drama, and music teachers
Coaches and physical education teachers
Education teachers
English teachers
Foreign language teachers
Home economics teachers
Law teachers
Theology teachers
Trade, industrial, and technical teachers
Miscellaneous teachers, college and university
Teachers, college and university, subject not specified

141
142
143
144
145

61
71
72
70
62

Teachers, except college and university
Adult education teachers
Elementary school teachers
Prekindergarten and kindergarten teachers
Secondary school teachers
Teachers, except college and university, n.e.c.

150
151
152
153
154
155

62
62
67
62
64
62

Engineering and science technicians
Agriculture and biological technicians, except health
Chemical technicians
Draftsmen
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians
Industrial engineering technicians
Mechanical engineering technicians

156
161
162

53
48
62

Engineering and science technicians - continued
Mathematical technicians
Surveyors
Engineering and science technicians, n.e.c.

287

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NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

163
164
165
170
171
172
173

79
69
61
48
69
62
62

Technicians, except health, and engineering and science
Airplane pilots
Air traffic controllers
Embalmers
Flight engineers
Radio operators
Tool programmers, numerical control
Technicians, n.e.c.

174

65

Vocational and educational counselors

175
180
181
182
183
184
185
190
191
192
193
194
195

60
62
76
45
71
82
52
67
50
82
65
40
65

Writers, artists, and entertainers
Actors
Athletes and kindred workers
Authors
Dancers
Designers
Editors and reporters
Musicians and composers
Painters and sculptors
Photographers
Public relations men and publicity writers
Radio and television announcers
Writers, artists, and entertainers, n.e.c.
Research workers, not specified

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, EXCEPT FARM
201
202
203
205
210
211
212
213
215
216
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
230
231
233
235
240
245

61
80
51
72
74
59
74
58
55
32
74
50
80
60
61
75
59
38
72
74
78
72
62

Assessors, controllers and treasurers; local public administration
Bank officers and financial managers
Buyers and shippers, farm products
Buyers, wholesale and retail trade
Credit men
Funeral directors
Health administrators
Construction inspectors, public administration
Inspectors, except construction, public administration
Managers and superintendent building
Office managers, n.e.c
Officers, pilots, and pursers; ship
Officials and administrators; public administration, n.e.c.
Officials of lodges, societies, and unions
Postmasters and mail superintendents
Purchasing agents and buyers, n.e.c
Railroad conductors
Restaurant, cafeteria, and bar managers
Sales managers and department heads, retail trade
Sales managers, except retail trade
School administrators, college
School administrators, elementary and secondary
Managers and administrators, n.e.c.

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

SALES WORKERS
260
261
262
264
265
266
270
271
280

66
40
35
09
66
27
62
72
41

Advertising agents and salesmen
Auctioneers
Demonstrators
Hucksters and peddlers
Insurance agents, brokers, and underwriters
Newsboys
Real estate agents and brokers
Stock and bond salesmen
Salesmen and sales clerks, n.e.c.

CLERICAL AND UNSKILLED WORKERS
301
303
305
310
311
312
313
314
315
320
321
323
325
326
330
331
332
333
334

52
44
51
44
44
44
43
44
40
44
59
44
44
62
44
53
43
28
44

Bank tellers
Billing clerks
Bookkeepers
Cashiers
Clerical assistants, social welfare
Clerical supervisors, n.e.c.
Collectors, bill and account
Counter clerks, except food
Dispatchers and starters, vehicle
Enumerators and interviewers
Estimators and investigators, n.e.c
Expediters and production controllers
File clerks
Insurance adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Library attendants, and assistants
Mail carriers, post office
Mail handlers, except post office
Messengers and office boys
Meter readers, utilities

341
342
343
344
345
350
355

45
45
45
45
45
45
45

Office machine operators
Bookkeeping and billing machine operators
Calculating machine operators
Computer and peripheral equipment operators
Duplicating machine operators
Key punch operators
Tabulating machine operators
Office machine operators, n.e.c.

360
361
362
363
364

44
45
44
68
44

Payroll and timekeeping clerks
Postal clerks
Proofreaders
Real estate appraisers
Receptionists

289

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NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

Secretaries
370
371
372

61
61
62

Secretaries, legal
Secretaries, medical
Secretaries, n.e.c.

374
375
376
381
382
383
384
385
390
391
392
394
395

24
44
61
44
63
22
47
45
60
61
42
44
44

Shipping and receiving clerks
Statistical clerks
Stenographers
Stock clerks and storekeepers
Teacher aides, exc. school monitors
Telegraph messengers
Telegraph operators
Telephone operators
Ticket, station, and express agents
Typists
Weighers
Miscellaneous clerical workers
Not specified clerical workers

CRAFTSMEN AND KINDRED WORKERS
401
402
403
404
405
410
411
412
413
415
416
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
430
431
433
434
435
436
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
450
452

22
22
16
33
39
27
32
20
22
19
31
12
19
52
40
21
40
48
44
37
49
55
47
23
17
49
23
18
40
25
22
22
41

Automobile accessories installers
Bakers
Blacksmiths
Boilermakers
Bookbinders
Brickmasons and stonemasons
Brickmasons and stonemasons, apprentices
Bulldozer operators
Cabinetmakers
Carpenters
Carpenter apprentices
Carpet installers
Cement and concrete finishers
Compositors and typesetters
Printing trades apprentices, exc. pressmen
Cranemen, derrickmen, and hoistmen
Decorators and window dressers
Dental laboratory technicians
Electricians
Electrician apprentices
Electric power linemen and cablemen
Electrotypers and stereotypers
Engravers, exc. photoengravers
Excavating, grading, and road machine operators; exc. bulldozer
Floor layers, exc. tile setters
Foremen, n.e.c.
Forgemen and hammermen
Furniture and wood finishers
Furriers
Glaziers
Heat treaters, annealers, and temperers
Inspectors, scalers, and graders; log and lumber
Inspectors, n.e.c.

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

453
454
455
456
461
462

36
34
58
45
33
41

Jewelers and watchmakers
Job and die setters, metal
Locomotive engineers
Locomotive firemen
Machinists
Machinist apprentices

470
471
472
473
474
475
480
481
482
483
484
485
486
491
492
495
501
502
503
504
505
506
510
511
512
514
515
516
520
521
522
523
525
530
531
533
534
535
536
540
542
543
545
546
550
551

27
48
19
19
25
27
27
27
27
10
36
36
21
34
27
27
19
31
12
33
43
39
16
29
14
43
63
38
25
29
34
33
50
46
40
22
15
33
33
34
12
17
45
24
34
22

Mechanics and repairmen
Air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration
Aircraft
Automobile body repairmen
Automobile mechanics
Automobile mechanic apprentices
Data processing machine repairmen
Farm implement
Heavy equipment mechanics, incl. diesel
Household appliance and accessory installers and mechanics
Loom fixers
Office machine
Radio and television
Railroad and car shop
Mechanic, exc. auto. apprentices
Miscellaneous mechanics and repairmen
Not specified mechanics and repairmen
Millers; grain, flour, and feed
Millwrights
Molders, metal
Molder apprentices
Motion picture projectionists
Opticians, and lens grinders and polishers
Painters, construction and maintenance
Painter apprentices
Paperhangers
Pattern and model makers, exc. paper
Photoengravers and lithographer
Piano and organ turners and repairmen
Plasterers
Plasterer apprentices
Plumbers and pipe fitters
Plumber and pipe fitter apprentices
Power station operators
Pressmen and plate printers, printing
Pressman apprentices
Rollers and finishers, metal
Roofers and slaters
Sheetmetal workers and tinsmiths
Sheetmetal apprentices
Shipfitters
Shoe repairmen
Sign painters and letterers
Stationary engineers
Stone cutters and stone carvers
Structural metal craftsmen
Tailors

291

292

552
554
560
561
562
563
571
572
575
580

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

49
49
28
49
41
21
35
39
25
-4

Telephone installers and repairmen
Telephone linemen and splicers
Tile setters
Tool and die makers
Tool and die maker apprentices
Upholsterers
Specified craft apprentices, n.e.c.
Not specified apprentices
Craftsmen and kindred workers, n.e.c.
Former members of the Armed Forces

OPERATIVES, EXCEPT TRANSPORT
601
602
603
604
605
610
611
612
613
614
615
620
621
622
623
624
625
626
630
631
633
634
635
636
640
641
642
643
644
645

32
18
11
18
25
19
18
19
23
24
25
12
20
18
18
17
12
29
15
29
16
18
20
46
16
18
15
18
18
42

Asbestos and insulation workers
Assemblers
Blasters and powdermen
Bottling and canning operatives
Chainmen, rodmen, and axmen; surveying
Checkers, examiners, and inspectors; manufacturing
Clothing ironers and pressers
Cutting operatives, n.e.c.
Dressmakers and seamstresses, except factory
Drillers, earth
Dry wall installers and lathers
Dyers
Filers, polishers, sanders, and buffers
Furnacemen, smeltermen, and pourers
Garage workers and gas station attendants
Graders and sorters, manufacturing
Produce graders and packers, except factory and farm
Heaters, metal
Laundry and dry cleaning operatives, n.e.c.
Meat cutters and butchers, exc. manufacturing
Meat cutters and butchers, manufacturing
Meat wrappers, retail trade
Metal platers
Milliners
Mine operatives, n.e.c.
Mixing operatives
Oilers and greasers, exc. auto
Packers and wrappers, except meat and product
Painters, manufactured articles
Photographic process workers

650
651
652
653
656
660
661
662
663

25
22
22
21
19
20
16
05
18

Precision machine operatives
Drill press operatives
Grinding machine operatives
Lathe and milling machine operatives
Precision machine operatives, n.e.c.
Punch and stamping press operatives
Riveters and fasteners
Sailors and deckhands
Sawyers
Sewers and stitchers

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

664
665
666

09
24
17

Shoemaking machine operatives
Solderers
Stationary firemen

670
671
672
673
674
680
681
690
692
694
695

03
21
04
06
06
24
20
19
19
19
19

Textile operatives
Carding, lapping, and combing operatives
Knitters, loopers, and toppers
Spinners twisters, and winders
Weavers
Textile operatives, n.e.c.
Welders and flamecutters
Winding operatives, n.e.c.
Machine operatives, miscellaneous specified
Machine operatives, not specified
Miscellaneous operatives
Not specified operatives

TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT OPERATIVES
701
703
704
705
706
710
711
712
713
714
715

24
34
33
31
17
03
19
42
44
10
15

Boatmen and canalmen
Bus drivers
Conductors and motormen, urban rail transit
Deliverymen and routemen
Fork lift and tow motor operatives
Motormen; mine, factory, logging camp, etc.
Parking attendants
Railroad brakemen
Railroad switchmen
Taxicab drivers and chauffeurs
Truck drivers

LABORERS, EXCEPT FARM
740
750
751
752
753
754
755
760
761
762
763
764
770
780
785

17
07
07
11
09
08
11
11
04
17
08
08
08
08
08

Animal caretakers, exc. farm
Carpenters' helpers
Construction' laborers, exc. carpenter's helpers
Fishermen and oystermen
Freight and material handlers
Garbage collectors
Gardeners and groundskeepers, exc. farm
Longshoremen and stevedores
Lumbermen, raftsmen, and woodchoppers
Stock handlers
Teamsters
Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners
Warehousemen, n.e.c.
Miscellaneous laborers
Not specified laborers

FARMERS AND FARM MANAGERS
801
802

14
36

Farmers (owners and tenants)
Farm managers

293

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FARM LABORERS AND FARM FOREMEN
821
822
823
824

20
06
17
22

Farm foremen
Farm laborers, wage workers
Farm laborers, unpaid family workers
Farm service laborers, self-employed

SERVICE WORKERS, EXC. PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD
901
902
903

13
08
13

Cleaning service workers
Chambermaids and maids, except private household
Cleaners and charwomen
Janitors and sextons

910
911
912
913
914
915
916

19
11
15
11
17
16
11

Food service workers
Bartenders
Busboys
Cooks, except private household
Dishwashers
Food counter and fountain workers
Waiters
Food service workers, n.e.c., except private household

921
922
923
924
925
926

38
25
51
37
14
22

Health service workers
Dental assistants
Health aides, exc. nursing
Health trainees
Lay midwives
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants
Practical nurses

931
932
933
934
935
940
941
942
943
944
945
950
952
953
954

31
19
26
08
17
30
08
28
10
17
31
31
26
25
11

Personal service workers
Airline stewardesses
Attendants, recreation and amusement
Attendants, personal service, n.e.c.
Baggage porters and bellhops
Barbers
Boarding and lodging housekeepers
Bootblacks
Child care workers, exc. private household
Elevator operators
Hairdressers and cosmetologists
Personal service apprentices
Housekeepers, exc. private household
School monitors
Ushers, recreation and amusement
Welfare service aides

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Occupation

960
961
962
963
964
965

18
37
18
21
41
34

295

Protective service workers
Crossing guards and bridge tenders
Firemen, fire protection
Guards and watchmen
Marshals and constables
Policemen and detectives
Sheriffs and bailiffs

PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD WORKERS
980
981
982
983
984

07
07
11
12
07

Child care workers, private household
Cooks, private household
Housekeepers, private household
Laundresses, private household
Maids and servants, private household

SOURCES: Three-digit Industry and Occupation Codes - U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1970. Census of
Population Classified Index of Industries and Occupations, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 1971.
Two-digit Duncan socioeconomic index scores - Albert J. Reiss, Jr., et al., Occupations and
Social Status, Free Press of Glencoe, New York, N.Y., 1961.
NOTE:

The following occupation codes were used in addition to those of the 1970 Census of
Population:
000 = None
590 = Current member of armed forces
990 = Same as present job
995 = Never worked/Did not work during that period

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NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

1970 CENSUS INDUSTRY CODES
("n.e.c." means "not elsewhere classified.")
Industry
Code

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND FISHERIES
017
018
019
027
028

Agricultural production
Agricultural services, except horticultural
Horticultural services
Forestry
Fisheries

MINING
047
048
049
057

Metal mining
Coal mining
Crude petroleum and natural gas extraction
Nonmetallic mining and quarrying, except fuel

CONSTRUCTION
067
068
069
077

General building contractors
General contractors, except building
Special trade contractors
Not specified construction

MANUFACTURING

107
108
109

Durable goods
Lumber and wood products, except furniture
Logging
Sawmills, planing mills, and mill work
Miscellaneous wood products

118

Furniture and fixtures

119
127
128
137
138

Stone, Clay, and glass products
Glass and glass products
Cement, Concrete, gypsum, and plaster products
Structural clay products
Pottery and related products
Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral and stone products

139
147
148
149

Metal industries
Blast furnaces, steel works, rolling and finishing mills
Other primary iron and steel industries
Primary aluminum industries
Other primary nonferrous industries

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

157
158
159
167
168
169

Cutlery, hand tools, and other hardware
Fabricated structural metal products
Screw machine products
Metal stamping
Miscellaneous fabricated metal products
Not specified metal industries

177
178
179
187
188
189
197
198

Machinery, except electrical
Engines and turbines
Farm machinery and equipment
Construction and material handling machines
Metalworking machinery
Office and accounting machines
Electronic computing equipment
Machinery, except electrical, n.e.c.
Not specified machinery

199
207
208
209

Electrical machinery, equipment and supplies
Household appliances
Radio, T.V., and communication equipment
Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c.
Not specified electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies

219
227
228
229
237
238

Transportation equipment
Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
Aircraft and parts
Ship and boat building and repairing
Railroad locomotives and equipment
Mobile dwellings and campers
Cycles and miscellaneous transportation equipment

239
247
248
249
257
258
259

Professional and photographic equipment and watches
Scientific and controlling instruments
Optical and health services supplies
Photographic equipment and supplies
Watches, clocks, and clockwork-operated devices
Not specified professional equipment
Ordnance
Miscellaneous manufacturing industries

268
269
278
279
287
288
289
297
298

Nondurable goods
Food and kindred products
Meat products
Dairy products
Canning and preserving fruits, vegetables, and sea foods
Grain-mill products
Bakery products
Confectionery and related products
Beverage industries
Miscellaneous food preparation and kindred products
Not specified food industries

297

298

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

299

Tobacco manufactures

307
308
309
317
318

Textile mill products
Knitting mills
Dyeing and finishing textiles, except wool and knit goods
Floor coverings, except hard surface
Yarn, thread, and fabric mills
Miscellaneous textile mill products

319
327

Apparel and other fabricated textile products
Apparel and accessories
Miscellaneous fabricated textile products

328
329
337

Paper and allied products
Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills
Miscellaneous paper and pulp products
Paperboard containers and boxes

338
339

Printing, publishing, and allied industries
Newspaper publishing and printing
Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers

347
348
349
357
358
359
367
368
369

Chemicals and allied products
Industrial chemicals
Plastics, synthetics and resins, except fibers
Synthetic fibers
Drugs and medicines
Soaps and cosmetics
Paints, varnishes, and related product
Agricultural chemicals
Miscellaneous chemicals
Not specified chemicals and allied products

379
387

Petroleum and coal products
Petroleum refining
Miscellaneous petroleum and coal products
Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products
Rubber products
Miscellaneous plastic products

388
389
397

Leather and leather products
Tanned, curried, and finished leather
Footwear, except rubber
Leather products, except footwear

398

Not specified manufacturing industries

377
378

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES
407
408
409
417
418
419
427
428
429

Transportation
Railroads and railway express service
Street railways and bus lines
Taxicab service
Trucking service
Warehousing and storage
Water transportation
Air transportation
Pipe lines, except natural gas
Services incidental to transportation

447
448
449

Communications
Radio broadcasting and television
Telephone (wire and radio)
Telegraph and miscellaneous communication services

467
468
469
477
478
479

Utilities and sanitary services
Electric light and power
Electric-gas utilities
Gas and steam supply systems
Water supply
Sanitary services
Other and not specified utilities

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE
507
508
509
527
528
529
537
538
539
557
558
559
567
568
569
587
588

Wholesale trade
Motor vehicles and equipment
Drugs, chemicals, and allied products
Dry goods and apparel
Food and related products
Farm products--raw materials
Electrical goods
Hardware, plumbing, and heating supply
Not specified electrical and hardware products
Machinery equipment and supplies
Metals and minerals, n.e.c.
Petroleum products
Scrap and waste materials
Alcoholic beverages
Paper and its products
Lumber and construction materials
Wholesalers, n.e.c.
Not specified wholesale trade

607
608
609

Retail trade
Lumber and building material retailing
Hardware and farm equipment stores
Department and mail order establishments

299

300

617
618
619
627
628
629
637
638
639
647
648
649
657
658
667
668
669
677
678
679
687
688
689
697
698

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

Limited price variety stores
Vending machine operators
Direct selling establishments
Miscellaneous general merchandise stores
Grocery stores
Dairy products stores
Retail bakeries
Food stores, n.e.c.
Motor vehicle dealers
Tire, battery, and accessory dealers
Gasoline service stations
Miscellaneous vehicle dealers
Apparel and accessories stores, except shoe stores
Shoe stores
Furniture and home furnishings stores
Household appliances, T.V., and radio stores
Eating and drinking places
Drug stores
Liquor stores
Farm and garden supply stores
Jewelry stores
Fuel and ice dealers
Retail florists
Miscellaneous retail stores
Not specified retail trade

FINANCE, INSURANCE, and REAL ESTATE
707
708
709
717
718

Banking
Credit agencies
Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies
Insurance
Real estate, incl. real estate-insurance-law offices

BUSINESS AND REPAIR SERVICES
727
728
729
737
738
739
747
748
749
757
758
759

Advertising
Services to dwellings and other buildings
Commercial research, development, and testing labs
Employment and temporary help agencies
Business management and consulting services
Computer programming services
Detective and protective services
Business services, n.e.c.
Automobile services, except repair
Automobile repair and related services
Electrical repair shops
Miscellaneous repair services

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 3? 1970 Census Codes: Industry

PERSONAL SERVICES
769
777
778
779
787
788
789
797
798

Private households
Hotels and motels
Lodging places, except hotels and motels
Laundering, cleaning, and other garment services
Beauty shops
Barber shops
Shoe repair shops
Dressmaking shops
Miscellaneous personal services

ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
807
808
809

Theaters and motion pictures
Bowling alleys, billiard and pool parlors
Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services

PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES
828
829
837
838
839
847
848
849
857
858
859
867
868
869
877
878
879
887
888
889
897

Offices of physicians
Offices of dentists
Offices of chiropractors
Hospitals
Convalescent institutions
Offices of health practitioners, n.e.c.
Health services, n.e.c
Legal services
Elementary and secondary schools
Colleges and universities
Libraries
Educational services, n.e.c.
Not specified educational services
Museums, art galleries, and zoos
Religious organizations
Welfare services
Residential welfare services
Nonprofit membership organizations
Engineering and architectural services
Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services
Miscellaneous professional and related services

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
907
917
927
937

Postal service
Federal public administration
State public administration
Local public administration

301

ATTACHMENT 4: 1990 CENSUS
OCCUPATION/INDUSTRY CODES

303

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

1990 CENSUS OCCUPATION CODES
(The numbers in parentheses refer to the 1980 Standard Occupational
Classification codes. “pt" means part. "n.e.c.” means not elsewhere classified.)

MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY OCCUPATIONS
1990
CENSUS
CODE
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
021
022

Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
Legislators (111)
Chief executives and general administrators, public administration (112)
Administrators and officials, public administration (1132-1139)
Administrators, protective services (1131)
Financial managers (122)
Personnel and labor relations managers (123)
Purchasing managers (124)
Managers, marketing, advertising, and public relations (125)
Administrators, education and related fields (128)
Managers, medicine and health (131)
Postmasters and mail superintendents (1344)
Managers, food serving and lodging establishments (1351)
Managers, properties and real estate (1353)
Funeral directors (pt 1359)
Managers, service organizations, n.e.c. (127, 1352, 1354, pt 1359)
Managers and administrators n.e.c. (121, 126, 132-1343, 136-139)

023
024
025
026
027
028
029
033
034
035
036
037

Management Related Occupations
Accountants and auditors (1412)
Underwriters (1414)
Other financial officers (1415, 1419)
Management analysts (142)
Personnel, training, and labor relations specialists (143)
Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products (1443)
Buyers, wholesale and retail trade except farm products (1442)
Purchasing agents and buyers, n.e.c. (1449)
Business and promotion agents (145)
Construction inspectors (1472)
Inspectors and compliance officers, except construction (1473)
Management related occupations, n.e.c. (149)

PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY OCCUPATIONS
043
044
045
046

Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors
Architects (161)
Engineers
Aerospace (1622)
Metallurgical and materials (1623)
Mining (1624)

305

306

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

047
048
049
053
054
055
056
057
058
059
063

Petroleum (1625)
Chemical (1626)
Nuclear (1627)
Civil (1628)
Agricultural (1632)
Electrical and electronic (1633, 1636)
Industrial (1634)
Mechanical (1635)
Marine and naval architects (1637)
Engineers, n.e.c. (1639)
Surveyors and mapping scientists (164)

064
065
066
067
068

Mathematical and Computer Scientists
Computer systems analysts and scientists (171)
Operations and systems researchers and analysts (172)
Actuaries (1732)
Statisticians (1733)
Mathematical scientists, n.e.c. (1739)

069
073
074
075
076
077
078
079
083

Natural Scientists
Physicists and astronomers (1842, 1843)
Chemists, except biochemists (1845)
Atmospheric and space scientists (1846)
Geologists and geodesists (1847)
Physical scientists, n.e.c. (1849)
Agricultural and food scientists (1853)
Biological and life scientists (1854)
Forestry and conservation scientists (1852)
Medical scientists (1855)

084
085
086
087
088
089

Health Diagnosing Occupations
Physicians (261)
Dentists (262)
Veterinarians (27)
Optometrists (281)
Podiatrists (283)
Health diagnosing practitioners, n.e.c. (289)

095
096
097
098
099
103
104
105
106

Health Assessment and Treating Occupations
Registered nurses (29)
Pharmacists (301)
Dietitians (302)
Therapists
Respiratory therapists (3031)
Occupational therapists (3032)
Physical therapists (3033)
Speech therapists (3034)
Therapists, n.e.c. (3039)
Physicians' assistants (304)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

155
156
157
158
159
163

Teachers, Postsecondary
Earth, environmental, and marine science teachers (2212)
Biological science teachers (2213)
Chemistry teachers (2214)
Physics teachers (2215)
Natural science teachers, n.e.c. (2216)
Psychology teachers (2217)
Economics teachers (2218)
History teachers (2222)
Political science teachers (2223)
Sociology teachers (2224)
Social science teachers, n.e.c. (2225)
Engineering teachers (2226)
Mathematical science teachers (2227)
Computer science teachers (2228)
Medical science teachers (2231)
Health specialties teachers (2232)
Business, commerce, and marketing teachers (2233)
Agriculture and forestry teachers (2234)
Art, drama, and music teachers (2235)
Physical education teachers (2236)
Education teachers (2237)
English teachers (2238)
Foreign language teachers (2242)
Law teachers (2243)
Social work teachers (2244)
Theology teachers (2245)
Trade and industrial teachers (2246)
Home economics teachers (2247)
Teachers, postsecondary, n.e.c. (2249)
Postsecondary teachers, subject not specified
Teachers, Except Postsecondary
Teachers, prekindergarten and kindergarten (231)
Teachers, elementary school (232)
Teachers, secondary school (233)
Teachers, special education (235)
Teachers, n.e.c. (236, 239)
Counselors, educational and vocational (24)

164
165

Librarians, Archivists, and Curators
Librarians (251)
Archivists and curators (252)

166
167
168
169
173

Social Scientists and Urban Planners
Economists (1912)
Psychologists (1915)
Sociologists (1916)
Social scientists, n.e.c. (1913, 1914, 1919)
Urban planners (192)

113
114
115
116
117
118
119
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
153
154

307

308

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

174
175
176
177

Social, Recreation, and Religious Workers
Social workers (2032)
Recreation workers (2033)
Clergy (2042)
Religious workers, n.e.c. (2049)

178
179

Lawyers (211)
Judges (212)

183
184
185
186
187
188
189
193
194
195
197
198
199

Writers, Artists, Entertainers, and Athletes
Authors (321)
Technical writers (398)
Designers (322)
Musicians and composers (323)
Actors and directors (324)
Painters, sculptors, craft-artists, and artist printmakers (325)
Photographers (326)
Dancers (327)
Artists, performers, and related workers, n.e.c. (328, 329)
Editors and reporters (331)
Public relations specialists (332)
Announcers (333)
Athletes (34)

Lawyers and Judges

TECHNICAL, SALES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS

203
204
205
206
207
208

Technicians and Related Support occupations
Health Technologists and Technicians
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians (362)
Dental hygienists (363)
Health record technologists and technicians (364)
Radiologic technicians (365)
Licensed practical nurses (366)
Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. (369)

213
214
215
216
217
218

Technologists and Technicians, Except Health
Engineering and Related Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and electronic technicians (3711)
Industrial engineering technicians (3712)
Mechanical engineering technicians (3713)
Engineering technicians, n.e.c. (3719)
Drafting occupations (372)
Surveying and mapping technicians (373)

223
224
225

Science Technicians
Biological technicians (382)
Chemical technicians (3831)
Science technicians, n.e.c. (3832, 3833, 384, 389)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

226
227
228
229
233
234
235

Technicians: Except Health, Engineering and Science
Airplane pilots and navigators (825)
Air traffic controllers (392)
Broadcast equipment operators (393)
Computer programmers (3971, 3972)
Tool programmers, numerical control (3974)
Legal assistants (396)
Technicians, n.e.c. (399)

253
254
255
256
257

Sales Occupations
Supervisors and proprietors, sales occupations (40)
Sales Representatives, Finance and Business Services
Insurance sales occupations (4122)
Real estate sales occupations (4123)
Securities and financial services sales occupations (4124)
Advertising and related sales occupations (4153)
Sales occupations, other business services (4152)

258
259

Sales Representatives, Commodities Except Retail
Sales engineers (421)
Sales representatives, mining, manufacturing, and wholesale (423, 424)

243

283
284
285

Sales Workers, Retail and Personal Services
Sales workers, motor vehicles and boats (4342, 4344)
Sales workers, apparel (4346)
Sales workers, shoes (4351)
Sales workers, furniture and home furnishings (4348)
Sales workers; radio, TV, hi-fi, and appliances (4343, 4352)
Sales workers, hardware and building supplies (4353)
Sales workers, parts (4367)
Sales workers, other commodities (4345, 4347, 4354, 4356, 4359, 4362, 4369)
Sales counter clerks (4363)
Cashiers (4364)
Street and door-to-door sales workers (4366)
News vendors (4365)
Sales Related Occupations
Demonstrators, promoters and models, sales (445)
Auctioneers (447)
Sales support occupations, n.e.c. (444, 446, 449)

303
304
305
306
307

Administrative Support Occupations, Including Clerical
Supervisors, Administrative Support Occupations
Supervisors, general office (4511, 4513, 4514, 4516, 4519, 4529)
Supervisors, computer equipment operators (4512)
Supervisors, financial records processing (4521)
Chief communications operators (4523)
Supervisors; distribution, scheduling, and adjusting clerks (4522, 4524-4528)

308
309

Computer Equipment Operators
Computer operators (4612)
Peripheral equipment operators (4613)

263
264
265
266
267
268
269
274
275
276
277
278

309

310

313
314
315
316
317
318
319
323

325
326
327
328
329
335
336
337
338
339
343
344

345
346
347
348
353

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

Secretaries, Stenographers, and Typists
Secretaries (4622)
Stenographers (4623)
Typists (4624)
Information Clerks
Interviewers (4642)
Hotel clerks (4643)
Transportation ticket and reservation agents (4644)
Receptionists (4645)
Information clerks, n.e.c. (4649)
Records Processing Occupations, Except Financial
Classified-ad clerks (4662)
Correspondence clerks (4663)
Order clerks (4664)
Personnel clerks, except payroll and timekeeping (4692)
Library clerks (4694)
File clerks (4696)
Records clerks (4699)
Financial Records Processing Occupations
Bookkeepers, accounting, and auditing clerks (4712)
Payroll and timekeeping clerks (4713)
Billing clerks (4715)
Cost and rate clerks (4716)
Billing, posting, and calculating machine operators (4718)
Duplicating, Mail and Other Office Machine Operators
Duplicating machine operators (4722)
Mail preparing and paper handling machine operators (4723)
office machine operators, n.e.c. (4729)
Communications Equipment Operators
Telephone operators (4732)
Communications equipment operators, n.e.c. (4733, 4739)

359
363
364
365
366
368
373
374

Mail and Message Distributing Occupations
Postal clerks, exc. mail carriers (4742)
Mail carriers, postal service (4743)
Mail clerks, exc. postal service (4744)
Messengers (4745)
Material Recording, Scheduling, and Distributing Clerks
Dispatchers (4751)
Production coordinators (4752)
Traffic, shipping, and receiving clerks (4753)
Stock and inventory clerks (4754)
Motor readers (4755)
Weighers, measurers, checkers and samplers (4756, 4757)
Expediters (4758)
Material recording, scheduling, and distributing clerks, n.e.c. (4759)

375
376

Adjusters and Investigators
Insurance adjusters, examiners, and investigators (4782)
Investigators and adjusters except insurance (4783)

354
355
356
357

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

377
378

379
383
384
385
386
387
389

Eligibility clerks, social welfare (4784)
Bill and account collectors (4786)
Miscellaneous Administrative Support Occupations
General office clerks (463)
Bank tellers (4791)
Proofreaders (4792)
Data-entry keyers (4793)
Statistical clerks (4794)
Teachers' aides (4795)
Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. (4787, 4799)

SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
403
404
405
406
407

Private Household Occupations
Launderers and ironers (503)
Cooks, private household (504)
Housekeepers and butlers (505)
Child care workers, private household (506)
Private household cleaners and servants (502, 507, 509)

425
426
427

Protective Service Occupations
Supervisors Protective Service Occupations
Supervisors, firefighting and fire prevention occupations (5111)
Supervisors, police and detectives (5112)
Supervisors, guards (5113)
Firefighting and Fire Prevention Occupations
Fire inspection and fire prevention occupations (5122)
Firefighting occupations (5123)
Police and Detectives
Police and detectives, public service (5132)
Sheriffs, bailiffs, and other law enforcement officers (5134)
Correctional institution officers (5133)
Guards
Crossing guards (5142)
Guards and police, exc. public service (5144)
Protective service occupations, n.e.c. (5149)

433
434
435
436
438
439
443
444

Service Occupations, Except Protective and Household
Food Preparation and Service Occupations
Supervisors, food preparation and service occupations (5211)
Bartenders (5212)
Waiters and waitresses (5213)
Cooks (5214, 5215)
Food counter, fountain and related occupations (5216)
Kitchen workers, food preparation (5217)
Waiters’/waitresses' assistants (5218)
Miscellaneous food preparation occupations (5219)

445

Health service Occupations
Dental assistants (5232)

413
414
415
416
417
418
423
424

311

312

446
447

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

Health aides, except nursing (5233)
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants (5236)

448
449
453
454
455

Cleaning and Building Service Occupations, except Household
Supervisors cleaning and building service workers (5241)
Maids and houseman (5242, 5249)
Janitors and cleaners (5244)
Elevator operators (5245)
Post control occupations (5246)

456
457
458
459
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
469

Personal Service Occupations
Supervisors, personal service occupations (5251)
Barbers (5252)
Hairdressers and cosmetologists (5253)
Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities (5254)
Guides (5255)
Ushers (5256)
Public transportation attendants (5257)
Baggage porters and bellhops (5262)
Welfare service aides (5263)
Family child care providers (pt 5264)
Early childhood teacher's assistants (pt 5264)
Child care workers, n.e.c. (pt 5264)
Personal service occupations, n.e.c. (52, 58,5269)

FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHING OCCUPATIONS
473
474
475
476

Farm Operators and Managers
Farmers, except horticultural (5512-5514)
Horticultural specialty farmers (5515)
Managers, farms, except horticultural (5522-5524)
Managers, horticultural specialty farms (5525)

485
486
487
488
489

Other Agricultural and Related Occupations
Farm Occupations Except Managerial
Supervisors, farm workers (5611)
Farm workers (5612-5617)
Marine life cultivation workers (5618)
Nursery workers (5619)
Related Agricultural Occupations
Supervisors related agricultural occupations (5621)
Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm (5622)
Animal caretakers, except farm (5624)
Graders and sorters, agricultural products (5625)
Inspectors, agricultural products (5627)

494
495
496

Forestry and Logging Occupations
Supervisors, forestry, and logging workers (571)
Forestry workers, except logging (572)
Timber cutting and logging occupations (573, 579)

477
479
483
484

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

497
498
499

Fishers, Hunters, and Trappers
Captains and other officers, fishing vessels (pt 8241)
Fishers (583)
Hunters and trappers (584)

PRECISION PRODUCTION, CRAFT, AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
503

505
506
507
508
509
514
515
516
517
518
519

523
525
526
527
529
533
534
535
536
538
539
543
544
547
549

553
554
555
556
557
558
563

Mechanics and Repairers
Supervisors, mechanics and repairers (60)
Mechanics and Repairers, Except Supervisors
Vehicle and Mobil Equipment Mechanics and Repairers
Automobile mechanics (pt 6111)
Automobile mechanic apprentices (pt 6111)
Bus, truck, and stationary engine mechanics (6112)
Aircraft engine mechanics (6113)
Small engine repairers (6114)
Automobile body and related repairers (6115)
Aircraft mechanics, exc. engine (6116)
Heavy equipment mechanics (6117)
Farm equipment mechanics
Industrial machinery repairers (613)
Machinery maintenance occupations (614)
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Repairers
Electronic repairers, communications and industrial equipment (6151, 6153, 6155)
Data processing equipment repairers (6154)
Household appliance and power tool repairers (6156)
Telephone line installers and repairers (6157)
Telephone installers and repairers (6158)
Miscellaneous electrical and electronic equipment repairers (6152, 6159)
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics (616)
Miscellaneous Mechanics and Repairers
Camera, watch, and musical instrument repairers (6171, 6172)
Locksmiths and safe repairers (6173)
Office machine repairers (6174)
Mechanical controls and valve repairers (6175)
Elevator installers and repairers (6176)
Millwrights (6178)
Specified mechanics and repairers, n.e.c. (6177, 6179)
Not specified mechanics and repairers
Construction Trades
Supervisors, Construction Occupations
Supervisors; brickmasons, stonemasons, and tile setters (6312)
Supervisors; carpenters and related workers (6313)
Supervisors; electricians and power transmission installers (6314)
Supervisors; painters, paperhangers, and plasterers (6315)
Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6316)
Supervisors; n.e.c. (6311, 6318)
Construction Trades Except Supervisors
Brickmasons and stonemasons (pt 6412, pt 6413)

313

314

564
565
566
567
569
573
575
576
577
579
583
584
585
587
588
589
593
594
595
596
597
598
599

613
614
615
616
617

628
634
635
636
637
639
643
644
645
646
647
649
653
654
655
656
657
658

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

Brickmason and stonemason apprentices (pt 6412, pt 6413)
Tile setters, hard and soft (pt 6414, pt 6462)
Carpet installers (pt 6462)
Carpenters (pt 6422)
Carpenter apprentices (pt 6422)
Drywall installers (6424)
Electricians (pt 6432)
Electrician apprentices (pt 6432)
Electrical power installers and repairers (6433)
Painters, construction and maintenance (6442)
Paperhangers (6443)
Plasterers (6444)
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (pt 645)
Plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter apprentices (pt 645)
Concrete and terrazzo finishers (6463)
Glaziers (6464)
Insulation workers (6465)
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators (6466)
Roofers (6468)
Sheetmetal duct installers (6472)
Structural metal workers (6473)
Drillers, earth (6474)
Construction trades, n.e.c. (6467, 6475, 6476, 6479)
Extractive Occupations
Supervisors, extractive occupations (632)
Drillers, oil well (652)
Explosives workers (653)
Mining machine operators (654)
Mining occupations, n.e.c. (656)
Precision Production Occupations
Supervisors, production occupations (67, 71)
Precision Metal Working Occupations
Tool and die makers (pt 6811)
Tool and die maker apprentices (pt 6811)
Precision assemblers, metal (6812)
Machinists (pt 6813)
Machinist apprentices (pt 6813)
Boilermakers (6814)
Precision grinders, filers, and tool sharpeners (6816)
Patternmakers and model makers, metal (6817)
Lay-out workers (6821)
Precious stones and metals workers (Jewelers) (6822, 6866)
Engravers, metal (6823)
Sheet metal workers (pt 6824)
Sheet metal worker apprentices (pt 6824)
Miscellaneous precision metal workers (6829)
Precision Woodworking Occupations
Patternmakers and model makers, wood (6831)
Cabinet makers and bench carpenters (6832)
Furniture and wood finishers (6835)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

659
666
667
668
669
674
675
676
677
678
679
683
684
686
687
688

689
693
694
695
696
699

Miscellaneous precision woodworkers (6839)
Precision Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Machine Workers
Dressmakers (pt 6852, pt 7752)
Tailors (pt 6852)
Upholsterers (6853)
Shoe repairers (6854)
Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers (6856, 6859, pt 7752)
Precision Workers, Assorted Materials
Hand molders and shapers, except jewelers (6861)
Patternmakers, lay-out workers, and cutters (6862)
Optical goods workers (6864, pt 7477, pt 7677)
Dental laboratory and medical appliance technicians (6865)
Bookbinders (6844)
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (6867)
Miscellaneous precision workers, n.e.c. (6869)
Precision Food Production Occupations
Butchers and meat cutters (6871)
Bakers (6872)
Food batchmakers (6873, 6879)
Precision Inspectors, Testers, and Related Workers
Inspectors, testers, and graders (6881, 828)
Adjusters and calibrators (6882)
Plant and System Operators
Water and sewage treatment plant operators (691)
Power plant operators (pt 693)
Stationary engineers (pt 693, 7668)
Miscellaneous plant and system operators (692, 694, 695, 696)

OPERATORS, FABRICATORS, AND LABORERS

703
704
705
706
707
708
709
713
714
715
717
719
723
724
725

Machine Operators, Assemblers, and Inspectors
Machine Operators and Tenders, except Precision Metal Working and Plastic Working
Machine Operators
Lathe and turning machine set-up operators (7312)
Lathe and turning machine operators (7512)
Milling and planing machine operators (7313, 7513)
Punching and stamping press machine operators (7314, 7317, 7514, 7517)
Rolling machine operators (7316, 7516)
Drilling and boring machine operators (7318, 7518)
Grinding, abrading, buffing, and polishing machine operators (7322, 7324, 7522)
Forging machine operators (7319, 7519)
Numerical control machine operators (7326)
Miscellaneous metal, plastic, stone, and glass working machine operators
(7329, 7529)
Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. (7339, 7539)
Metal and Plastic Processing Machine Operators
Molding and canting machine operators (7315, 7342, 7515, 7542)
Metal plating machine operators (7343, 7543)
Heat treating equipment operators (7344, 7544)
Miscellaneous metal and plastic processing machine operators (7349, 7549)

315

316

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

734
735
736
737

Woodworking Machine Operators
Wood lathe, routing, and planing machine operators (7431, 7432, 7631, 7632)
Sawing machine operators (7433, 7633)
Shaping and joining machine operators (7435, 7635)
Nailing and tacking machine operators (7636)
Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators (7434, 7439, 7634, 7639)
Printing Machine Operators
Printing press operators (7443, 7643)
Photoengravers and lithographers (6842, 7444, 7644)
Typesetters and compositors (6841, 7642)
Miscellaneous printing machine operators (6849, 7449, 7649)

738
739
743
744
745
747
748
749

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Machine Operators
Winding and twisting machine operators (7451, 7651)
Knitting, looping, taping, and weaving machine operators (7452, 7652)
Textile cutting machine operators (7654)
Textile serving machine operators (7655)
Shoe machine operators (7656)
Pressing machine operators (7657)
Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators (6855, 7658)
Miscellaneous textile machine operators (7459, 7659)

753
754
755
756
757
758
759
763
764
765
766
768
769
773
774
777
779

Machine Operators, Assorted Materials
Cementing and gluing machine operators (7661)
Packaging and filling machine operators (7462, 7662)
Extruding and forming machine operators (7463, 7663)
Mixing and blending machine operators (7664)
Separating, filtering, and clarifying machine operators (7476, 7666, 7676)
Compressing and compacting machine operators (7467, 7667)
Painting and paint spraying machine operators (7669)
Roasting and baking machine operators, food (7472, 7672)
Washing, cleaning, and pickling machine operators (7673)
Folding machine operators (7474, 7674)
Furnace, kiln, and oven operators, exc. food (7675)
Crushing and grinding machine operators (pt 7477, pt 7677)
Slicing and cutting machine operators (7478, 7678)
Motion picture projectionists (pt 7479)
Photographic process machine operators (6863, 6868, 7671)
Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. (pt 7479, 7665, 7679)
Machine operators, not specified

783
784
785
786
787
789
793
795

Fabricators, Assemblers, and Hand Working Occupations
Welders and cutters (7332, 7532, 7714)
Solderers and brazers (7333, 7533, 7717)
Assemblers (772, 774)
Hand cutting and trimming occupations (7753)
Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations (7754, 7755)
Hand painting, coating, and decorating occupations (7756)
Hand engraving and printing occupations (7757)
Miscellaneous hand working occupations (7758, 7759)

726
727
728
729
733

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

796
797
798
799

Production Inspectors, Testers, Samplers, and Weighers
Production inspectors, checkers, and examiners (782, 787)
Production testers (783)
Production samplers and weighers (784)
Graders and sorters, exc. agricultural (785)

803
804
806
808
809
813
814

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Motor Vehicle Operators
Supervisors, motor vehicle operators (8111)
Truck drivers (8212-8214)
Driver-sales workers (8218)
Bus drivers (8215)
Taxicab drivers and chauffeurs (8216)
Parking lot attendants (874)
Motor transportation occupations, n.e.c. (8219)

823
824
825
826
828
829
833
834
843
844
845
848
849
853
855
856
859

864
865
866
867
868
869
874
875
876
877
878

Transportation Occupations, Except Motor Vehicles
Rail Transportation Occupations
Railroad conductors and yardmasters (8113)
Locomotive operating occupations (8232)
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators (8233)
Rail vehicle operators, n.e.c. (8239)
Water Transportation Occupations
Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats (pt 8241, 8242)
Sailors and deckhands (8243)
Marine engineers (8244)
Bridge, lock, and lighthouse tenders (8245)
Material Moving Equipment Operators
Supervisors, material moving equipment operators (812)
Operating engineers (8312)
Longshore equipment operators (8313)
Hoist and winch operators (8314)
Crane and tower operators (8315)
Excavating and loading machine operators (8316)
Grader, dozer, and scraper operators (8317)
Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators (8318)
Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators (8319)
Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, Helpers, and Laborers
Supervisors, handlers, equipment cleaners, and laborers, n.e.c. (85)
Helpers, mechanics and repairers (863)
Helpers, Construction and Extractive Occupations
Helpers, construction trades (8641-8645, 8648)
Helpers, surveyor (8646)
Helpers, extractive occupations (865)
Construction laborers (871)
Production helpers (861, 862)
Freight, Stock, and Material Handlers
Garbage collectors (8722)
Stevedores (8723)
Stock handlers and baggers (8724)
Machine feeders and offbearers (8725)

317

318

883
885
887
888
889

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Occupation

Freight, stock, and material handlers, n.e.c. (8726)
Garage and service station related occupations (873)
Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners (875)
Hand packers and packagers (8761)
Laborers, except construction (8769)

MILITARY OCCUPATIONS
905

Military Occupation

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

1990 CENSUS INDUSTRY CODES
(Numbers in parenthesis are the 1987 SIC codes)
1990
CENSUS
CODE
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND FISHERIES
010
011
012
020
030
031
032

Agricultural production, crops (01)
Agricultural production livestock (02)
Veterinary services (074)
Landscape and horticultural services (078)
Agricultural services, n.e.c. (071, 072, 075, 076)
Forestry (08)
Fishing, hunting, and trapping (09)

MINING
040
041
042
050

Metal mining (10)
Coal mining (12)
Oil and gas extraction (13)
Nonmetallic mining and quarrying, except fuel (14)

060

CONSTRUCTION (15, 16, 17)

MANUFACTURING

100
101
102
110
111
112
120
121
122
130
132
140
141
142
150

Nondurable Goods
Food and kindred products
Meat products (201)
Dairy products (202)
Canned, frozen, and preserved fruits and vegetables (203)
Grain mill products (204)
Bakery products (205)
Sugar and confectionery products (206)
Beverage industries (208)
Miscellaneous food preparations and kindred products (207, 209)
Not specified food industries
Tobacco manufactures (21)
Textile mill products
Knitting mills (225)
Dyeing and finishing textiles, except wool and knit goods (226)
Carpets and rugs (227)
Yarn, thread, and fabric mills (221-224, 228)
Miscellaneous textile mill products (229)
Apparel and other finished textile products

319

320

151
152

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

171
172

Apparel and accessories, except knit (231-238)
Miscellaneous fabricated textile products (239)
Paper and allied products
Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills (261-263)
Miscellaneous paper and pulp products (267)
Paperboard containers and boxes (265)
Printing, publishing, and allied industries
Newspaper publishing and printing (271)
Printing, publishing and allied industries, except newspapers (272-279)

180
181
182
190
191
192

Chemicals and allied products
Plastics, synthetics, and resins (282)
Drugs (283)
Soaps and cosmetics (284)
Paints, varnishes, and related products (285)
Agricultural chemicals (287)
Industrial and miscellaneous chemicals (281, 286, 289)

160
161
162

220
221
222

Petroleum and coal products
Petroleum refining (291)
Miscellaneous petroleum and coal products (295, 299)
Rubber and miscellaneous plastics products
Tires and inner tubes (301)
Other rubber products, and plastics footwear and belting (302-306)
Miscellaneous plastics products (308)
Leather and leather products
Leather tanning and finishing (311)
Footwear, except rubber and plastic (313, 314)
Leather products, except footwear (315-317, 319)

230
231
232
241
242

Durable Goods
Lumber and wood products, except furniture
Logging (241)
Sawmills, planing mills, and millwork (242, 243)
Wood buildings and mobile homes (245)
Miscellaneous wood products (244, 249)
Furniture and fixtures (25)

200
201
210
211
212

250
251
252
261
262
270
271
272
280
281
282

Stone, clay, glass, and concrete products
Glass and glass products (321-323)
Cement, concrete, gypsum, and planter products (324, 327)
Structural clay products (325)
Pottery and related products (326)
Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral and stone products (328, 329)
Metal industries
Blast furnaces, steelworks, rolling and finishing mills (331)
Iron and steel foundries (332)
Primary aluminum industries (3334, part 334, 3353-3355, 3363, 3365)
Other primary metal industries (3331, 3339, part 334, 3351, 3356, 3357,
3364, 3366, 3369, 339)
Cutlery, handtools, and general hardware (342)
Fabricated structural metal products (344)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

290
291
292
300
301

Screw machine products (345)
Metal forgings and Stampings (346)
Ordnance (348)
Miscellaneous fabricated metal products (341, 343, 347, 349)
Not specified metal industries

340
341
342
350

Machinery and computing equipment
Engines and turbines (351)
Farm machinery and equipment (352)
Construction and material handling machines (353)
Metalworking machinery (354)
Office and accounting machines (3578, 3579)
Computers and related equipment (3571-3577)
Machine, except electrical, n.e.c. (355, 356, 358, 359)
Not specified machinery
Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies
Household appliances (363)
Radio, TV, and communication equipment (365, 366)
Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. (361, 362, 364, 367, 369)
Not specified electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies

351
352
360
361
362
370

Transportation equipment
Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment (371)
Aircraft and parts (372)
Ship and boat building and repairing (373)
Railroad locomotives and equipment (374)
Guided missiles, space vehicles, and parts (376)
Cycles and miscellaneous transportation equipment (375, 379)

371
372
380
381
390
391

Professional and photographic equipment, and watches
Scientific and controlling instruments (381, 382 exc. 3827)
Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies (3827, 384, 385)
Photographic equipment and supplies (386)
Watches, clocks, and clockwork operated devices (387)
Toys, amusement, and sporting goods (394)
Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (39 exc. 394)

392

Not specified manufacturing industries

310
311
312
320
321
322
331
332

TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES
400
401
402
410
411
412
420
421
422

Transportation
Railroads (40)
Bus service and urban transit (41, except 412)
Taxicab service (412)
Trucking service (421, 423)
Warehousing and storage (422)
U.S. Postal Service (43)
Water transportation (44)
Air transportation (45)
PipeIines, except natural gas (46)

321

322

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

432

Services incidental to transportation (47)

440
441
442

Communications
Radio and television broadcasting and cable (483, 484)
Telephone communications (481)
Telegraph and miscellaneous communications services (482, 489)

450
451
452
470
471
472

Utilities and sanitary services
Electric light and power (491)
Gas and steam supply systems (492, 496)
Electric and gas, and other combinations (493)
Water supply and irrigation (494, 497)
Sanitary services (495)
Not specified utilities

WHOLESALE TRADE
500
501
502
510
511
512
521
530
531
532

Durable Goods
Motor vehicles and equipment (501)
Furniture and home furnishings (502)
Lumber and construction materials (503)
Professional and commercial equipment and supplies (504)
Metals and minerals, except petroleum (505)
Electrical goods (506)
Hardware, plumbing and heating supplies (507)
Machinery, equipment, and supplies (508)
Scrap and waste materials (5093)
Miscellaneous wholesale, durable goods (509 exc. 5093)

540
541
542
550
551
552
560
561
562
571

Nondurable Goods
Paper and paper products (511)
Drugs, chemicals and allied products (512, 516)
Apparel, fabrics, and notions (513)
Groceries and related products (514)
Farm-product raw materials (515)
Petroleum products (517)
Alcoholic beverages (518)
Farm supplies (5191)
Miscellaneous wholesale, nondurable goods (5192-5199)
Not specified wholesale trade

RETAIL TRADE
580
581
582
590
591
592
600
601

Lumber and building material retailing (521, 523)
Hardware stores (525)
Retail nurseries and garden stores (526)
Mobile home dealers (527)
Department stores (531)
Variety stores (533)
Miscellaneous general merchandise stores (539)
Grocery stores (541)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

602
610
611

Dairy products stores (545)
Retail bakeries (546)
Food stores, n.e.c. (542, 543, 544, 549)

612
620
621
622
623
630
631
632
633
640
641

Motor vehicle dealers (551, 552)
Auto and home supply stores (553)
Gasoline service stations (554)
Miscellaneous vehicle dealers (555, 556, 557, 559)
Apparel and accessory stores, except shoe (56, except 566)
Shoe stores (566)
Furniture and home furnishings stores (571)
Household appliance stores (572)
Radio, TV, and computer stores (5731, 5734)
Music stores (5735, 5736)
Eating and drinking places (58)

642
650
651
652
660
661
662
663
670
671
672
681
682
691

Drug stores (591)
Liquor stores (592)
Sporting goods, bicycles, and hobby stores (5941, 5945, 5946)
Book and stationary stores (5942, 5943)
Jewelry stores (5944)
Gift, novelty, and souvenir shops (5947)
Sewing, needlework and piece goods stores (5949)
Catalog and mail order houses (5961)
Vending machine operators (5962)
Direct selling establishments (5963)
Fuel dealers (598)
Retail florists (5992)
Miscellaneous retail stores (593, 5948, 5993-5995, 5999)
Not specified retail trade

FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE
700
701
702
710
711
712

Banking (60 exc. 603 and 606)
Savings institutions, including credit unions (603, 606)
Credit agencies, n.e.c. (61)
Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies (62, 67)
Insurance (63, 64)
Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices (65)

BUSINESS AND REPAIR SERVICES
721
722
731
732
740
741
742
750
751

Advertising (731)
Services to dwellings and other buildings (734)
Personnel supply services (736)
Computer and data processing services (737)
Detective and protective services (7381, 7382)
Business services, n.e.c. (732, 733, 735, 7383-7389)
Automotive rental and leasing, without drivers (751)
Automobile parking and carwashes (732, 7542)
Automotive repair and related services (753, 7549)

323

324

752
760

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

Electrical repair shops (762, 7694)
Miscellaneous repair services (763, 764, 7692, 7699)

PERSONAL SERVICES
761
762
770
771
772
780
781
782
790
791

Private households (88)
Hotels and motels (701)
Lodging places, except hotels and motels (702, 703, 704)
Laundry, cleaning, and garment services (721 exc. part 7219)
Beauty shops (723)
Barber shops (724)
Funeral service and crematories (726)
Shoe repair shops (725)
Dressmaking shops (part 7219)
Miscellaneous personal services (722, 729)

ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
800
801
802
810

Theaters and motion pictures (781-783, 792)
Video tape rental (784)
Bowling centers (793)
Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services (791, 794, 799)

PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES
812
820
821
822
830
831
832
840

Offices and clinics of physicians (801, 803)
Offices and clinics of dentists (802)
Offices and clinics of chiropractors (8041)
Offices and clinics of optometrists (8042)
Offices and clinics of health practitioners, n.e.c. (8043, 8049)
Hospitals (806)
Nursing and personal care facilities (805)
Health services, n.e.c. (807, 808, 809)

841
842
850
851
852
860
861
862
863
870
871
872
873
880
881

Legal services (81)
Elementary and secondary schools (821)
Colleges and universities (822)
Vocational schools (824)
Libraries (823)
Educational services, n.e.c. (829)
Job training and vocational rehabilitation services (833)
Child day care services (part 835)
Family child care homes (part 835)
Residential care facilities, without nursing (836)
Social services, n.e.c. (832, 839)
Museums, art galleries and zoos (84)
Labor unions (863)
Religious organizations (866)
Membership organizations, n.e.c. (861, 862, 864, 865, 869)

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? 1990 Census Codes: Industry

882
890
891
892
893

Engineering architectural and surveying services (871)
Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services (872)
Research, development, and testing services (873)
Management and public relations services (874)
Miscellaneous professional and related services (899)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
900
901
910
921
922
930
931
932
991

Executive and legislative offices (911-913)
General government, n.e.c. (919)
Justice, public order, and safety (92)
Public finance, taxation, and monetary policy (93)
Administration of human resources programs (94)
Administration of environmental quality and housing programs (95)
Administration of economic programs (96)
National security and international affairs (97)
Military

325

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NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? Changes between 1980 and 1990 Codes

CHANGES BETWEEN 1980 AND 1990 INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
CODE
1980 1990
-021
020
030
031
S
S
S
S
S
S
382
S
S
460
461
462
S
522
630
631
632
-640
--661
662
S
S
S
730
740
741
742
-S
S
-801
802
S
S
S
S

012
020
030
031
032
042
102
141
281
322
372
-440
441
450
451
452
510
-623
630
631
632
633
640
661
662
663
672
701
712
891
732
740
741
742
750
751
801
802
810
812
820
821
822

TITLE CHANGED
'80 TO '90
New
X
X
S
S
X
X
X
X
X
X
Deleted
X
X
S
S
S
X
Deleted
S
S
S
New
X
New
New
S
X
X
X
X
XX
S
S
S
New
X
X
New
X
S
X
X
X
X

1990 TITLE
(Except where noted)
Veterinary services
Landscape and horticultural services
Agricultural services, n.e.c.
Forestry
Fishing, hunting, and trapping
Oil and gas extraction
Canned, frozen, and preserved fruits and vegetables
Carpets and rugs
Cutlery, handtools, and general hardware
Computers and related equipment
Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies
(Old) Not specified professional equipment
Radio and television broadcasting and cable
Telephone communications
Electric light and power
Gas and steam supply systems
Electric and gas, and other combinations
Professional and commercial equipment and supplies
(Old) Not specified electrical and hardware products
Apparel and accessory stores, except shoe
Shoe stores
Furniture and home furnishings stores
Household appliance stores
Radio, TV, and computer stores
Music stores
Gift, novelty, and souvenir shops
Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores
Catalog and mail order houses
Fuel dealers
Savings institutions, including credit unions
Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices
Combined with category 891
Computer and data processing services
Detective and protective services
Business services, n.e.c.
Automotive rental and leasing, without drivers
Automobile parking and carwashes
Automotive repair and related services
Video tape rental
Bowling centers
Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services
Offices and clinics of physicians
Offices and clinics of dentists
Offices and clinics of chiropractors
Offices and clinics of optometrists

NLSY79 Young Adult Attachment 4? Changes between 1980 and 1990 Codes

S
S
--S
S
732
892

830
851
863
873
881
891
892
893

X
X
New
New
X
X
X
S

Offices and clinics of health practitioners, n.e.c.
Vocational schools
Family child care homes
Labor unions
Membership organizations, n.e.c.
Research, development, and testing services
Management and public relations services
Miscellaneous professional and related services

-------------------------------------Deleted
Category not in 1990 system.
New
New category for 1990.
S
1980 code same as 1990 or 1980 title same as 1990.
X
Title changed for this industry.
XX
Category consolidated with another industry in 1990.
-No code

327

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CHANGES BETWEEN 1980 AND 1990 OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
CODE
1980 1990
017
*
016
018
*
019
S
349
S
S
369
S
437
463
464
465
466
467
**
**
S
633
673
S
S
794
S
S
805
863
864
865
866
867
873

016
017
018
019
021
022
098
353
353
368
368
436
436
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
628
674
674
734
795
795
804
804
864
865
866
867
868
874

TITLE CHANGE
’80 TO ‘90
S
New
S
S
New
S
X
XX
S
X
XX
X
XX
S
S
S
S
S
New
New
X
S
XX
S
X
XX
S
X
XX
S
S
S
S
S
S

1990 TITLE
(Except Where Noted)
Postmasters and mail superintendents
Managers, food serving and lodging establishments
Managers, properties and real estate
Funeral directors
Managers, service organizations, n.e.c.
Managers and administrators, n.e.c.
Respiratory therapists
(Old) Telegraphers
Communications equipment operators, n.e.c.
Weighers, measurers, checkers and samplers
(Old) Samplers
Cooks
(Old) Short order cooks
Guides
Ushers
Public transportation attendants
Baggage porters and bellhops
Welfare service aides
Family child care providers
Early childhood teacher's assistants
Child care workers, n.e.c.
Supervisors, production occupations
(Old) Apparel and fabric patternmakers
Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers
Printing press operators
(Old) Hand grinding and polishing occupations
Miscellaneous hand working occupations
Truck drivers
(Old) Truck drivers, light
Supervisors, handlers, equipment cleaners, and laborers
Helpers, mechanics and repairers
Helpers, construction trades
Helpers, surveyor
Helpers, extractive occupations
Production helpers

_______________________
-- No code
New - New category for 1990
S
- 1990 code same as 1980 or 1990 title same as 1980
XX
- Category consolidated with another
x
- Title change for this occupation
*
- Part of 019 in 1980
**
- Part of 468 in 1980

ATTACHMENT 5: ELECTRONIC QUESTION BY
QUESTION SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE NLSY79 YA CAPI QUESTIONNAIRE

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INTRODUCTION
In a computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI), interviewers have ready access to general and specific
instructions that guide them in the administration of the electronic questionnaire. These “help screens”
replace the traditional hard copy question-by-question instructions provided to interviewers for a paperand-pencil interview.
This section contains the help screens available in the CAPI questionnaire for the 2000 NLSY79 Young
Adult survey. These help screens were physically linked to the appropriate questions in the CAPI
instrument and were available electronically to the interviewer during the administration of the survey. To
assist the reader, this introduction provides an interpretation of the different types of information contained
in the screen blocks.
The first line in each help screen block indicates the name of that help screen. Following the help screen
name is a header containing the name of the first question in the instrument to which that help screen is
attached, as well as a brief verbal description of the question. Users may wish to note that this header line
does not appear to the interviewer at any time. The name is then followed by the actual text of the help
screen that would be seen by the interviewer. Finally, the “Related Questions” section indicates all survey
questions to which that help screen is attached.

HELP SCREENS
main-menu.3a
Header: HH2-1: Person who owns or rents home
The objective of this question is to determine if the person who owns or rents R's home also lives with R.
If the person who owns or rent R's home lives with R s/he should be included on the household roster. Add
to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question and follow the instructions on the next screen.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster. Therefore, if R owns or rents his/her own home, go on to the next question.
Related Questions: HH1-1-b

HH2-1

main-menu.3b
Header: HH2-1B: Husband/wife living in HH?
If the R has a husband or wife or if the person who owns or rents R's or home has a husband or wife who
LIVES IN R's HOUSEHOLD, the answer to this question should be "Yes." Follow the instructions on the
next screen to add to the household roster.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster. Therefore, if R is the husband or wife referred to in the question, do not include R
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-1B

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main-menu.3c
Header: HH2-1D: R or other have children in HH?
The objective of this question is to determine if R or any persons who live with R have any children who
live in the household. If there are any children living in R's household they should be added to the
household roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the instructions on the next screen.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster. Therefore, if R is living with his/her parent(s) and the parent(s) has no other
children living in the household besides the R, you should NOT add the R to the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-1D
main-menu.3d
Header: HH2-1F: Other persons related to R in HH
If there are any OTHER persons related to the R living in R's household that were not already mentioned,
make sure they are added to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the
instructions on the next screen.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-1F
main-menu.3e
Header: HH2-2: Other persons NOT related to R
If there are any OTHER persons not related to the R living in R's household that were not already
mentioned, make sure they are added to the household roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then
follow the instructions on the next screen.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-2
main-menu.4
Header: HH2-4: Babies/roomers, etc. in HH
Add any newborn children, step-children, adopted children, roomers, boarders, or other relatives that have
not already been mentioned to the houshold roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the
instructions on the next screen.
Examples of other relatives: R's siblings or children who are away at school, or R's spouse who is
temporarily away on business.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-4

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main-menu.4a
Header: HH2-6: Other persons in HH that are away
Add any persons who usually stay in R's residence that have not already been mentioned to the household
roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the instructions on the next screen.
Examples of other relatives: R's siblings or children who are away at school, or R's spouse who is
temporarily away on business.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-6
main-menu.5
Header: HH2-8: Missed anyone in HH?
Add any persons who usually stay in R's residence that have not already been mentioned to the household
roster by answering "Yes" to this question. Then follow the instructions on the next screen.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: HH2-8

HH2-11

main-menu.6
Header: FIX-HH-ROSTER: Correct HH roster
At this point you should add or delete names from the household roster accordingly.
Remember: The R is NOT included in the household roster. If the R lives alone there will be no one listed
on the household roster.
Related Questions: FIX-HH-ROSTER
main-menu.7
Header: Q2-1a: Birthdate
If the R's correct birthdate makes him/her 14 or younger as of 12/31/2000, terminate the interview and
notify your Field Manager of the problem.
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Header: Q2-1d: Age of young adult
If the R's correct birthdate makes him/her 14 or younger as of 12/31/2000, terminate the interview and
notify your Field Manager about the problem.
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Header: Q2-24a,27b,29,31,31a: R last lived w/ father
Time units are in: Years ago
Months ago
Weeks ago
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Q2-29

Q2-31

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Header: Q2-33: Father work for pay in 1999?
By "working" we mean working for pay at a job, or running one's own business or profession or working
without pay in the family farm or business. Pay includes work for wages or salary, piece rates,
commission, tips, or "in kind wages."
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Header: Q2-33c,33cc: Worked < or > 35 hours
This question refers to the number of hours worked at all jobs.
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Q2-33cc

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Header: Q2-39: What is your origin or descent?
If R does not know and R wants to check with other members of the family, this is fine. However, do not
suggest to him that he should check with other family members.
If R mentions a country with which you are unfamiliar, code "other" and get the proper spelling. If R is
also unsure about the spelling make a note in the "Comments" field.
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Header: Q2-42c: What is R's present religion
If R gives more than one religion, record verbatim in the "Comments" field and then probe "Which of these
religions do you feel closest to?" Make a note in the "Comments" field that you used this probe.
If R says "Protestant" or "Christian" use the probe: "What denomination was that, if any?"
If R does not understand the probe above, ask: "What specific type of Protestant or Christian -- does your
religion have another name?"
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Header: Q3-2: Marital History
If R is not formally married but is living with a member of the opposite sex, enter "married" ONLY if the R
volunteers that s/he is "living as married" or is "married by common law." If the R says s/he is living with
someone or living with a partner then enter "Not married, but living with a partner."
You may code "separated" even if the separation is not legally filed.
You may code "Never married" if his/her only marriage ended in an annulment.
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Header: Q3-3: Has R ever been officlly married?
Code "Yes" even if R reported an annulment.
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Header: Q3YA-15A: Weeks partner worked in 1993
"Work around the house" means unpaid housework, such as upkeep and maintenance (not work done for
pay, such as stuffing envelopes or piecework).
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Header: Q4-1: Reglr School-Generl (Page 1 of 3)
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic diploma or degree, such as an elementary
school, junior high school, middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
Certain courses at special schools and programs in such areas as applied technologies (e.g., data
processing) and nursing sciences do grant credits which can be applied towards a regular academic diploma
or degree. Consider these programs "regular school." In general, however, these special schools give
certificates rather than diplomas or degrees; they will be dealt with later during the interview.
EXAMPLE: If R is attending a community college to earn an Associate's Degree and is taking classes in
computer programming, the classes would be considered regular school. If the R is attending a
vocational/technical institute to earn a computer programmer's certificate and is taking classes in computer
programming, the classes would not be considered regular school.
Consider R to be "attending" if s/he is taking courses that can be applied toward an academic degree, even
if s/he is not formally enrolled or taking the course for credit. Do not include courses taken to prepare for
the GED.
Rs on summer vacation are considered enrolled. In ambiguous cases, consider R to be enrolled if s/he
intends to return to school (has not dropped out or formally left). In these cases, code the grade that R will
be enrolled in.
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Header: Q4-2: Year of school R is currently in
If the R has obtained his/her B.A or B.S. and is currently enrolled in his/her first year of graduate school,
code "5th year of college" regardless of whether s/he is working toward a Master's or Ph.D. degree.
If R is taking college courses informally at what we would consider a regular school and is unsure at what
year in college s/he would be, probe for the number of semester hours or quarter hours he completed. Then
code accordingly:
Semester hours:
Quarter hours:
1st year: less than 30
less than 45
2nd year: 30 - 59
45 - 89
3rd year: 60 - 89
90 - 134
4th year: 90 or more
135 or more
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Header: Q4-4,4a: Statements describing schools
Read the categories slowly and carefully. Train R to respond according to the categories listed below - do
not try to "interpret" a response.
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Header: Q4-7,13: Main reason R left school (1/3)
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
RECEIVED DEGREE, COMPLETED COURSEWORK: If the R has left high school or college because
s/he received his/her diploma or degree or if s/he has received all the additional education/courses
s/he had wanted or planned.
GETTING MARRIED: If the R cited "getting married" as the primary reason, including leaving school to
prepare to get married or leaving school at the time of or after the marriage.
PREGNANCY: If the R cites pregnancy or having a child as the reason for leaving school.
LACK OF ABILITY, POOR GRADES: If the R gives reasons such as "I was failing" or "I was no good in
school."
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
OTHER REASONS DID NOT LIKE SCHOOL: Probe on this response. This category would include
such things
-dislike of teachers -classes boring -just tired of school -didn't like to study -just didn't like school
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: If the R had to take care of his/her children or family members. This would
include such things as an illness in the family or needing childcare.
OFFERED A GOOD JOB, CHOSE TO WORK: If the R said s/he left school because s/he was offered a
good job or preferred to work. Make sure the distinction is made that the R was CHOOSING to
work; if the R needed to work or could not afford classes, you would select "Financial difficulities,
couldn't afford to attend."
Select: (Self-explanatory answer categories not listed)
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, COULDN'T AFFORD TO ATTEND: If the R specifically mentions that
s/he did not have enough money to attend school. That is, s/he could not go to school because of
such expenses as books, tuition, or transportation to and from school.
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Header: Q4-18a: Highest grade attended
Remember, the highest grade attended does not necessarily mean the R completed that grade. If the R has
completed GED training and has the equivalent of a high school diploma, you would still only enter the
highest grade R completed in regular school, which DOES NOT include the GED training.
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic diploma or degree, such as an elementary
school, junior high school, middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
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Header: Q4-19: Highest grade completed/credit
The highest grade completed is not always one grade less than the highest grade attended. For example, a
person may have skipped a grade or gone to his/her first year of college without completing high school or
the 12th grade. Therefore, it is necessary to ask ALL respondents this question.
A "regular school" is one which gives credit towards an academic diploma or degree, such as an elementary
school, junior high school, middle school, high school, (junior/community) college or university.
We are asking for the highest GRADE completed, not the number of calendar years they've gone to school.
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Header: Q4-28: High school diploma or GED test?
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-29: High School diploma or GED
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-30b: Date received GED
"GED" -- General Education Diploma, which is obtained by passing a high school equivalency test.
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Header: Q4-43a: High School Program type
If the R says s/he does not know the kind of program it was/is, you may offer the definitions below of
different programs:
Vocational: A school which offers courses relating to techincal skills such as carpentry, bricklaying,
welding, etc.
Commercial: A school which offers courses relating to business skills, such as typing and bookkeeping.
College Preparatory: A school which offers courses taken to acquire skills necessary for college.
General: A school which offers courses not specifically meant to acquire any of the above skills.
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Header: Q4-58: College/University attended
When entering the name of the college or university, be specific. Ask for the campus location or site, and
get the full name. If the R says s/he attended "the University of Wisconsin", probe for the specific campus
(e.g., at Parkside, Milwaukee, Madison, etc.).
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Header: Q4-63: Name of degree received
When entering "Other," remember that "Professional Degree" includes certificates, medical, and law
degrees.
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Header: Q4-63a,64: What is/was R's major? (1/2)
Ask for R's main field of study, emphasis, or "major."
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Header: Q4-67: Part- or full-time student?
There are no definitions for these categories; if R asks tell him/her it is "whatever this means to you." These
are school-specific and degree level specific.
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Header: Q4-68: Full-time tuition and fees?
Full-time tuition is the amount of payment the school requires for carrying a full program of study for the
school year.
? ? It does not include payment for room and board or expenditures for books and supplies.
? ? If the R gives you the tuition rate by semester, work with him/her to convert it to a yearly rate by
multiplying it by 2.
? ? If s/he gives the rate by quarter, work with the R to convert it to a yearly rate by multiplying it by
3.
? ? Record the answer in whole dollars.
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Header: Q4-69: Did R receive a loan?
A loan means financial assistance which must be repaid. A loan can either come from a bank or from R's
parents, other relatives, or friends, etc.
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Header: Q4-72,73a, etc.: Other financial aid?
Other kinds of financial aid:
? ? Scholarships, grants, and tuition waivers refer to types of financial aid which do not have to be
repaid.
? ? An assistantship usually requires that the person perform some service such as teaching, research,
grading papers, or other duties in order to receive the financial aid.
? ? A Veteran's Educational Benefit makes financial aid available through the G.I. Bill.
? ? "Military educational assistance program" refers to aid R may have received to help him/her attend
regular school while s/he was serving in the military.
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Header: Q4-74b,74c: Other relatives helped pay?
This is where you would include any gifts of money, meaning financial assistance which need NOT be
repaid. It includes money given to R by his/her parents to pay tuition or living expenses. If R lives at
home, be sure s/he thinks of his/her "room and board" there as receiving "help in paying living expenses."
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Header: Q4-75: Grade/yr of school R would like
If R says "a college degree" probe for whether s/he would like to complete a two-year program for a junior
college or associate's degree OR a four-year program for a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Remember, this refers to R's ideal, whether or not R hopes to realize his/her goal in the near future or at
some later time in his/her life.
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Header: Q4-76: Grade/yr of school R will actual
In this question, record the amount of education that the R feels it will be possible for him/her to obtain,
considering such factors as finances, family situation, ability, etc.
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Header: Q5-3: Coding military service
"Active Forces" means full-time military service (excluding service in the National Guard).
If R is in the Active Forces they will seldom have another job; the service is their "full-time" job.
If the R answers s/he was in the ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS OR COAST GUARD,
and not in the RESERVES or the NATIONAL GUARD of one of these branches, then the R would be in
the Active Forces. (See also Q4-1A, Q4-1B AND Q4-2)
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Header: Q5-: Previous military service
This question, and the next few, are for Rs who have served in the military, but are no longer serving in that
branch.
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Header: Q6-5: Unpaid work in family business
This question is asked to determine if the R did any work for which s/he would receive profits, which
would then classify him/her as having worked.
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Header: Q7-8E: Is R on layoff?
A person is on LAYOFF if:
-s/he is waiting to be recalled to a job from which they were temporarily separated for business-related
reasons such as temporary drops in demand, business downturns, plant remodeling, material shortages, and
inventory taking. They must have been given a date to report back to work or, if not given a date, must
expect to be recalled to the job within 6 months.
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Header: Q7-23G: Did R work since DLI
R WORKED if:
? ? R did any activity for wages or salary, for profit or fees, or for payment in kind. One hour or more
of such activity constitutes work.
? ? R received part of the profits from the business/farm, (or would have if the business or farm had
not operated at a loss), regardless of the number of hours worked during the reference week.
(Exception listed below)
R DID NOT WORK if:
? ? R received profits from a business which s/he owns for investment purposes only and does not
participate in the management or actual operations of the business
? ? R was on jury duty or National Guard/Reserve duty
? ? R did unpaid work that did not contribute to the family business/farm or did unpaid work for an
unrelated household member or relative not in HH
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Header: Q7-26: Name of employer
Record the full and exact name of the company, business, government agency or other employer. Probe for
the full name of an employer if an acronym or abbreviation is given.
Enter the name of the company, not the name of the supervisor, foreman, or owner. For employees whose
employers do not have company names, such as dentists, lawyers, construction contractors, etc., enter the
name of the owner.
If the R questions why we must know his/her employer's name, explain that because we will be talking
about several jobs which s/he might have had, it becomes less confusing if we can refer to each of the
different jobs by the employer name.
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Header: Q7-26A: Did R have more than one job?
Most multiple job holders hold two or more wage and salary jobs or are self-employed on one job and a
wage/salary employee on another job. (Also included are people who started and ended jobs in the same
week.)
The following situations are NOT multiple job holding:
? ? an individual who has more than one employer but only one job -e.g. a maid
? ? an individual who has more than one client but only one job -e.g. a lawyer
? ? an individual who owns two or more unincorporated businesses (and has no wage and salary job)
? ? an individual who has more than one contract or one piece of work but only one job -e.g. a general
contractor or construction worker
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Header: QES-5: Gaps: Month or more away frm wrk
This question also includes PAID maternity leave.
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Header: QES-51: # of hrs R works per week
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USUALLY is 50% of the time or more, or most of the frequent schedule during the past 4 or 5
months.
Use whole numbers (count 30 minutes or more as a whole hour).
Probe for an exact number when a person provides a range of hours.
Obtain the usual hours a person expects to work for a person whose job started during the
reference week.
Include extra hours usually worked even if they are without compensation.

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Header: QES-55E: Bsns/indstry of job
Get as accurate a description of the business or industry as you can. Probe for clarity. Avoid the use of the
word "company" as it gives no useful information.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO HELP THE R: If the R reports that s/he works for a metal furniture
company, ask,"Do they manufacture it or do they just sell it?" If they sell, ask, "Do they sell to
other stores, (which would be wholesale), or to individuals, (retail)?"
COMPANIES WITH MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS: Some companies are engaged in more than one
business or industrial activity. If the activities are carried on in separate places, describe the
business in which the R actually worked. If the activities are carried on in the same place,
describe the major activity of that company in that location.
BUSINESSES IN OWN HOME: Some people conduct their businesses right in their own homes. Report
these businesses as you would report regular business establishments. For example: radio repair
shop, dressmaker shop, catering business, etc.
DOMESTIC AND OTHER PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD WORKERS: When an R works for a single
individual, the name of the employer is given in a previous Q.; then find out whether the R works
at a place of business or in a private home. The proper industry entry for a domestic worker
employed in the home of another person is "private home."
HOW TO REPORT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: If the business or main activity of a government
employer is not clear, ask in what part of the organization the R works and then report that
activity. For example: street repair, garbage collection, water supply, etc.
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Header: QES1-55G: Manufact/Retail/Wholesale, etc
Ask this question if the answer is not apparent.
MANUFACTURING: A manufacturing plant makes products and sells them in large lots to other
manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers.
RETAIL TRADE: A retailer sells primarily to individual consumers or users but seldom makes products.
WHOLESALE TRADE: A wholesale establishment buys, rather than makes, products in large quantities
for resale to retailers, industrial users, or to other wholesalers.
OTHER establishments should be classified as "something else." Examples are hotels, laundries, banks,
telephone companies, doctors' offices, mines, farms, advertising agencies, and automobile repair
shops. Some firms are engaged in more than one activity. Describe either the business that is
carried on where the R works or the MAIN activity of the company.
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Header: QES-55H: Kind of work R does/did
In this question we were talking about the one employer being referred in this employer supplement. If R
performed two different duties for the same employer (e.g. worked as waitress and supervised staff), probe
to determine R spent more than 50 percent of his/her time last week on one duty or the other. If R did
spend more than 50 percent of the time on one duty get a description of that duty only. If R split his/her
hours equally between the two duties, ask this series about both duties.
Self-employed: When a R is self-employed, do not enter "manager" as the occupation UNLESS the R
actually spends most of his/her time in the management of the business. If the R spends most of his/her
time in the trade or craft of the business, enter that trade or craft (beautician, dentist, etc.)
Avoid occupation entries that describe departments of places of work: The occupation entry should
describe what the person does (for example, shipping department supervisor, inventory clerk) not where
they work ("works in the shipping department," "works in the warehouse").
Apprentice vs. trainee: Include both the occupation and the word "trainee" or "apprentice" in the
description (for example "apprentice plumber").
Machinist vs. Machine operator vs. mechanic: A machinist is a skilled craftsman who constructs metal
parts, tools, and machines through the use of blueprints, machine and hand tools, and precise measuring
instruments. A machine operator runs a factory machine, and a mechanic inspects, services, repairs, or
overhauls machinery.
For difficult to code occupations, use these suggested probes:
OCCUPATION: SUGGESTED PROBE:
Assembler:
What do you assemble? (examples: cars, electric motors)
Clerk:
What type of clerk are you? (examples: accounting, shipping)
Engineer:
What kind of engineer are you? (examples: civil, electrical)
Inspector:
What types of things do you inspect? (examples: cars, houses)
Manager:
What type of manager are you? (examples: hotel, office, store)
Machinist:
Do you set up and operate machines?
Mechanic:
What type of mechanic are you? (examples: auto body, appliance)
Nurse:
What type of nurse are you? (examples: registered, practical)
Researcher:
What field of research are you in?
Supervisor:
Who or what do you supervise? (examples: clerks, laborers)
Teacher:
At what level do you teach? (examples: elementary, high school)
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Header: QES-55J: Main activities/duties of R
This question asks for the R's most important activities or duties. (For example, if the R is employed as a
waiter, his most important duties might be taking orders and serving customers; if the R is employed as a
nurse his/her most important duties might be checking a patient's blood pressure and ordering medications.)
The response to this Q. will give you the information needed to make the R's occupation description
complete, and thus, adequate. If the combination of this response and the previous response does not give
an adequate description of the R's occupation, ask additional probing questions.
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Header: QES-56B: Type of co.-defntns
Be sure to read all four categories before allowing R to respond. If R responds before you finish, politely
tell him/her that you must read the question exactly the same way to everyone, so you must finish reading
all the categories before recording his/her answer.
GOVERNMENT: Can be one of three types: federal, state, or local PRIVATE COMPANY: work for
wages, salary, commission, tips, piece-rates or pay in kind; this applies regardless of the
occupation at which the employee worked.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: settlement houses, churches, unions, and other private nonprofit
organizations.
SELF-EMPLOYED : working for profit or fee in own business. This does not apply to superintendents,
foremen, managers, or other executives hired to manage a business or farm, salesmen working for
commission, or officers of corporations.
WORKING IN A FAMILY BUSINESS: working without pay on a farm or business operated by a related
member of the household. Room and board and a cash allowance are not counted as pay for these
family workers; however, if the worker receives money which is definitely considered to be wages
for work performed, s/he should be marked as working for a private company.
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Header: QES-56D: Types govt employees-defntns
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include Rs working for any branch of the federal government.
Also includes Rs elected to paid federal offices and civilian employees of the armed forces and
some members of the National Guard. Employees of international organizations are included.
STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include paid state officials, state police, and employees of state
universities and colleges.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: include Rs employed by cities, towns, counties, and other local
areas. Also included here would be employees of city-owned businesses, electric power
companies, water and sewer services, etc. Employees of public elementary and secondary
schools also work for local government.
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Header: QES-56E: Incorp/uncorp bsns - defntns
INCORPORATED: The business is a taxable entity created by a charter, and has met with all state and/or
federal regulations. Acts through its officers as an individual, with by-laws and stock privately or
publicly held.
UNINCORPORATED: The business is a sole-proprietor or partnership, needing only a business license to
operate.
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Header: QES-70: Earnings at job
The questions on earning refer to USUAL earnings. In cases where the respondent states that his/her
earnings are not the same from week to week (or month to month) you should ask what the earnings are
50% of the time or more. If the R is unable to answer, ask for the most frequent earnings amount during
the past 4 or 5 months. For annual arnings that have varied from year to year, use the annual rate for the
current year. Rs who are new to their job should report their expected earnings for the current time frame.
Types of Income included as earnings: PIECE RATE, COLLEGE ASSISTANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS,
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING.
Types of Income not included as earnings: PAY IN KIND, EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
PIECE RATE: May be paid in manufacturing and agricultural jobs, such as food-packaging, garmentmaking, and crop harvesting. This amount may vary from week to week, so try to obtain what is
usually earned.
COLLEGE ASSTNTS & FELLOWSHIPS: Include earnings from these sources provided that the job
associated with such earnings is the person's main job.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Include earnings from a private or training government organization for onthe-job training at the person's main job.
PAY IN KIND: Do not include the value of such things as food or lodging that are received as payment for
work completed. In come cases, Rs are paid entirely "in kind." This is one case where the
earnings Rs would be entered as zero.
EXPENSE ACCOUNT: Do not include money paid to an employee's account for the purpose of meeting
expenses incurred while carrying out his/her job.
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Header: QES-71B: Usually receive overtime pay?
Answer "Yes" if the R USUALLY receives overtime pay, tips, or commissions, that is, 50% of the time or
more. If s/he receives them only occasionally, enter "No."
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Header: QES-71I: What is R's hourly rate?
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents.
Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the respondent stated.
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QES-71J

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Header: QES-71J: What is R's hourly rate?
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents.
Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the R stated.
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Header: QES-71P: What is R's hourly rate?
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents.
Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the R stated.
Related Questions: WGSP-71P
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Header: QES-71T: # of hours worked per week
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number. Count 30 minutes or more as a
whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose schedule varies from week to
week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule during the last 4 or 5 months.
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Header: QES-71U: # of hours worked per week
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number. Count 30 minutes or more as a
whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose schedule varies from week to
week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule during the last 4 or 5 months.
Related Questions: WGSP-71U
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Header: QES-71X: What does R receive in overtm
If calculating an HOURLY rate of pay, obtain the amount as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in
dollars and cents. Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this in an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the R stated.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports 50 cents or more beyond a
whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
Related Questions:
WGSP-71X
WGSP-71XBB
WGSP-71Xf
WGSP-71Xg
QES-71Xc
QES-71Xd

WGSP-71Xc
WGSP-72C
QES-71Xe

WGSP-71Xd
QES-71X
QES-71Xf

WGSP-71Xe
QES-71XBB
QES-71Xg

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Header: QES-72C: What does R earn weekly
USUAL means 50% of the time or more, or most frequently during the past 4 or 5 months.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports 50 cents or more beyond a
whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
Related Questions:
WGSP-74E
WGSP-74K-2
WGSP-75B-2 WGSP-75J
WGSP-75Y
WGSP-76F-1

WGSP-74U
WGSP-75Q-1
WGSP-75Z

WGSP-75B-1
WGSP-75K
WGSP-76F-2

WGSP-74V
WGSP-75Q-2
QES-72C

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Header: QES-72G: # of hours worked per week
Record the number of hours usually worked per week as a whole number. Count 30 minutes or more as a
whole hour.
Try to get an average number of hours worked per week for a person whose schedule varies from week to
week.
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule during the last 4 or 5 months.
Related Questions: WGSP-72G

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Header: QES-73D: Usual weekly earnings
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or the most frequent schedule during the last 4 or 5 months.
If the R is not sure if this is correct or does not agree with the amount, entering a "don't know" or a "no"
response will lead to follow-up questions.
Related Questions: QES-74D
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Header: QES-74D: Usual earnings (week/mn, etc.)
USUALLY means 50% of the time or more, or most frequently during the last 4 or 5 months.
Round NONHOURLY earnings to the nearest whole dollar. If the R reports 50 cents or more beyond a
whole dollar, round up to the next largest whole dollar. Otherwise, round down to the whole dollar.
Related Questions: WGSP-74D

WGSP-74K-1

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Header: QES-76S: What is R's hourly rate?
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents.
Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the respondent stated.
Related Questions: WGSP-76S
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Header: QES-76T: What is R's hourly rate?
We are looking for an hourly rate of pay as stated by the employer, expressed precisely in dollars and cents.
Do not round hourly earnings.
If the R reports a value that is a multiple of $.50, (for example, $5.00 or $7.50 per hour), ask if this is an
exact value. If it isn't, try to obtain a more precise figure. If the R does not know the exact amount, enter
the amount the respondent stated.
Related Questions: WGSP-76T
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Header: QES-84E: Benefits available - medical
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits or other programs employers offer
their employees, whether or not the employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
firm offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate in, you would code "Yes" -- it is
made available to the R.
Related Questions:
QES-84D
QES-84E
QES-84I
QES-84J

QES-84F
QES-84K

QES-84G

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Header: QES-84L: Benefits available - education
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits or other programs employers offer
their employees, whether or not the employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
company offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate in, you would code "Yes" -- it is
made available to the R.
An education assistance program provides to the employee (not dependents) full or partial payment for
tuition and/or books for training or educational courses. Job related educational assistance includes courses
or training which can be used for increasing output in the same field, promotion preparation, careerdevelopment, and management for non-supervisory workers.
Related Questions: QES-84L
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Header: QES-84M: Benefits available - childcare
The intent of this question is to gather information about any benefits or other programs employers offer
their employees, whether or not the employee takes advantage of these benefits. For example, if the R's
company offers a medical insurance plan which the R does not participate in, you would code "Yes" -- it is
made available to the R.
An employer pays, either fully or partially, the cost of caring for an employee's child(ren) at a nursery, day
care center, or private sitter, on or off the employer's premises, while the employee is at work.
Related Questions: QES-84M
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Header: QES-84N: Sick days with full pay
This has to be fully paid leave.
Related Questions: QES-84N

QES-84O

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Header: Q11-1: Training -- General
Remember to exclude any regular schooling that was already talked about.
Related Questions: Q11-1-a
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Header: Q11-17: Hours per week spent in training
Ask for the total number of hours per week spent in this training. If the R is unsure, ask for an estimate.
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Header: Q12-16: Verification of Child Records
Make sure all biological children of the R are listed. DO NOT delete children from the biological child
roster unless R is absolutely sure the child is not his/hers. (This will be EXTREMELY rare.)
Non-biological children should NOT be listed on the biological child roster.
Remember to enter first name, middle initial and last name.
Related Questions: Q12-8A
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Header: Q12-30D: Where child usually lives
USUALLY means for the majority of the year, or most months out of the year.
WITH (HIS/HER) (FATHER/MOTHER) means with the OTHER parent. If you were interviewing the
mother, this would mean the child lives with the father. If you were interviewing the father, this would
mean the child lives with the mother.
OTHER RELATIVES could mean an uncle, aunt, grandparent, etc. Please specify.
Related Questions: Q12-30D
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Header: Q14-41A: Health limit kind of work?
This question refers to any job that R could potentially hold.
This question is asking for the R's perception of his/her limitations, not the interviewer's.
Related Questions: Q14-1a

Q14-1b

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Header: Q14-6: Health limits due to pregnancy?
If R responds by giving another reason besides one related to her pregnancy, code "No."
Related Questions: Q14-7
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Header: Q12-157e: Med cvrg - govt plans: stat lst
Select the appropriate government healthcare plan to refer to: (According to the state in which R resides)
MEDICAID: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN,
MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NJ, NC, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV
MEDI-CAL: CA
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: MI, MT, NH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI, WY
WELFARE: CO, MA, ND
MEDICAL SERVICES: OK
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Header: Q15-1A: Income and assets - general
These questions may seem intrusive to the R, so remind the R that all answers are confidential.
Related Questions: Q15-1A
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Header: Q15-5: Income in 1999 - non-military
Record the total gross income for all jobs during 1999, (include part time and odd jobs). Do not include
expense accounts or payments "in kind" (food, lodging, goods). Do not include "salaries" that some
owners of incorporated businesses pay themselves. If R does not remember exact amount, ask for an
estimate.
Related Questions: Q15-5

Q15-5A

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Header: Q15-6: Income from own farm
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-5, be sure to read text in parentheses, so that R does not report
income twice.
Related Questions: Q15-6

Q15-7

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Header: Q15-9: Inc frm othr sources aft expnses
AFTER EXPENSES = net income = total income (gross) minus operating expenses. If operating expenses
were equal to or greater than total income, code "000..." If R and spouse were partners in business, divide
income in half, or in the way R reports it was divided. Report R's share here, spouse's later in the
interview. If R had a partnership with someone else, record only R's share of the after expenses income.
Related Questions: Q15-9
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Header: Q15U-5A: Unemp insurance for R - general
These questions will refer only to government unemployment insurance. Do not include strike benefits
from union funds or supplemental employment benefits.
Related Questions: Q15U-3
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Header: Q15-18: Income in 1999 - non-military
Record the total gross income for R's spouse received from military during time and odd jobs). Do not
include expense accounts or payments "in kind" (food, lodging, goods). Do not include "salaries" that
some owners of incorporated businesses pay themselves. If R does not remember exact amount, ask for an
estimate.
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Header: Q15-20: Income from own farm
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-6 or Q15-18, be sure to read text parentheses, so that R does
not report income twice.
Related Questions: Q15-20
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Header: Q15-22: Non-farm bsns/partnrshp/practc
If any income was mentioned before in Q15-6 or Q15-18, be sure to read text parentheses, so that R does
not report income twice.
Related Questions: Q15-22
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Header: Q15-24: Inc frm othr sources aft expens
AFTER EXPENSES = net income = total income (gross) minus operating expenses. If operating expenses
were equal to or greater than total income, code "000..." If R and spouse were partners in business, divide
income in half, or in the way R reports it was divided. Report spouse's share here. If spouse had a
partnership with someone else, record only spouse's share of the after expenses income.
Related Questions: Q15-24
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Header: Q15-S2A: Unemp ins (spouse) - general
These questions will refer only to government unemployment insurance. Do not include strike benefits
from union funds or supplemental employment benefits. If spouse received unemployment compensation
for only part of a month, that month is considered a month in which R's spouse received unemployment.
Related Questions: Q15S-3
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Header: Q15-33A: Child support received?
Enter "Yes" if the R or spouse/partner is entitled to receive child support.
Related Questions: Q15-33a
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Header: Q15-33FA: Amt child supprt entitled to
Make sure the R is thinking of what s/he is entitled to receive now.
Related Questions: Q15-33FA
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Header: Q15-33G: # R's chldrn entitld to supprt
The phrase "YOUR children" means R's biological children.
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Header: Q15-33H:Ch supt entitled to in 1999 (R)
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating all 12 months of the year. Remind R that
we are asking for the amount s/he was SUPPOSED to receive.
Related Questions: Q15-33H
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Header: Q15-33I: Ch supt actlly recd 1993 (R)
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating all 12 months of the year. Remind R that
we are asking for the amount s/he ACTUALLY DID RECEIVE.
Related Questions: Q15-33I
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Header: Q15-33L: # sp's chldrn entitled to supt
This means the R's husband or wife's or partners's biological children.
Related Questions: Q15-33L
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Header: Q15-33La: Ch supt sp suppsd to recv '99
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating all 12 months of the year. Remind R that
we are asking for the amount the spouse was SUPPOSED to receive.
Related Questions: Q15-33LA
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Header: Q15-33M: Ch supt sp actlly recd in 1999
Make sure the R is being as accurate as possible, and calculating all 12 months of the year. Remind R that
we are asking for the amount the spouse ACTUALLY DID RECEIVE.
Related Questions: Q15-33M
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Header: Q15F-3: Recipiency of fdstmps R/spouse
Remember, if R received food stamps for only part of a month, that month is considered a month in which
R received foodstamps.
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Header: Q15W-2A: Recipiency SSI/welfare
"Supplemental Security Income" is an assistance program for disabled, aged, or blind persons whose
income falls below a certain level. The program is administered through the Social Security
Administration. Do not confuse with state supplemental assistance or with regular Social Security benefits.
Federal SSI checks are labeled "Supplemental Security Income Payment."
Remember, if SSI, public assistance or welfare was received for any part of a month, that month should be
considered a month in which R received SSI, public assistance or welfare.
Related Questions: Q15W-3
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Header: Q15-60: R recv schlrshp/fellwshp/grants
Do not include educational loans.
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Header: LIST OF TANF PROGRAMS BY STATE
State TANF Programs
Arkansas
California

Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Illinois

Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
(POWER)
Alaska
New York

Transitional Employment Assistance Program (T.E.A.)
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)
Greater Avenues for Independence
GAIN
Cal Learn
Colorado Works
Jobs First
workfirst!
Targeted Work Initiative (TWI)
Work Pays
Get A Job Initiative
Partnership for Personal Responsibility
Temporary Assistance for Families (TAF)
Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP)
Family Investment Program & Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Family Independence Program
Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Beyond Welfare
Families Achieving Independence in Montana (FAIM)
Employment First
WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY (WFNJ) PROGRAM
Personal Responsibility and Opportunities to Gainfully Reach Economic Self Sufficiency
(PROGRESS)
Work First
Training, Education, Employment, and Management (TEEM) Project
Oregon Option & Jobs Plus
Families First
Aid to Needy Families with Children/Reach Up (ANFC/RU)
Virginia Independence Program (VIP)
Workfirst
Wisconsin Works (W-2)
PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families State Plan
Family Assistance

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Header: Q4-73b seriesa, etc.: Scholarships?
-Scholarship refers to types of financial aid which do not have to be repaid.
Related Questions: Q4-73b
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Header: Q4-73d.: Other financial aid?
-Grants refer to types of financial aid which do not have to be repaid.
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Header: Q4-73d: Other financial aid?
Fellowships refer to types of financial aid which do not have to be repaid
Related Questions: Q4-73d
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Header: Q4-73e: Other financial aid?
-An assistantship usually requires that the person perform some service such as teaching, research, grading
papers, or other duties in order to receive the financial aid.
Related Questions: Q4-73e
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Header: Q4-73f.: Other financial aid?
Tuition waivers refer to types of financial aid which do not have to be repaid.
Related Questions: Q4-73f
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Header: Q4-73g: Other financial aid?
-A Veteran's Educational Benefit makes financial aid available through the G.I. Bill.
Related Questions: Q4-73g
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Header: Q4-73h: Other financial aid?
-"Military educational assistance program" refers to aid R may have received to help him/her attend regular
school while s/he was serving in the military.
Related Questions: Q4-73h
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Header: Q5-3G: Coding active duty military service
"Active Duty" means full-time military service (excluding service in the National Guard).
If R is on Active Duty they will seldom have another job; the service is their "full-time" job.
If the R answers s/he was in the ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS OR COAST GUARD,
and not in the RESERVES or the NATIONAL GUARD of one of these branches, then the R would be on
Active Duty. (See also Q4-1A, Q4-1B AND Q4-2)
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Header: YASR-61D: Hitting People
Hitting or threatening to hit includes spanking or threatening to spank children.
Related Questions: YASR-61D
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Header: YASR-72: Activity Controlling Drugs
The intent of this question is to see if the R is taking psychological drugs like Prozac or Ritalin. Do not
include drugs that affect R's activity level only as a side effect, such as asthma or allergy medication.
Related Questions: YASR-72
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Header: YASR-58: Neighborhood Problems
"Neighborhood" refers to the area around R's home as stated on the Household Record.
If R is living in temporary quarters (such as dorm, jail, or barracks), make sure you are asking about the
neighborhood around R's home as stated on the Household Record.
Related Questions:
YASR-58A
YASR-58B
YASR-58F
YASR-58G

YASR-58C
YASR-58H

YASR-58D

YASR-58E

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Header: Q15-141: Family Income
For this question, the word "family" refers to the members of R's household as stated on the Household
Record.
Related Questions: Q15-141
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Header: Q14-15: Medical Attention
"medical attention or treatment" refers to any attention from a health professional, including anything from
getting a prescription to visiting a hospital.
Related Questions: Q14-15
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Header: YASR-18: Computer Games
"games" includes any type of game played on a computer, such as Solitaire, Myst, Nintendo, or video-type
games.
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