GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. a. I often have tender, concerned feelings for people 
less fortunate than me.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. b. Sometimes I don't feel very sorry for other people 
when they are having problems.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. c. When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel 
kind of protective towards them.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. d. Other people's misfortunes do not usually disturb me 
a great deal.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. e. When I see someone being treated unfairly, I 
sometimes don't feel very much pity for them.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. f. I am often quite touched by things that I see happen.

926. The following statements ask about your thoughts and 
feelings in various situations. For each item indicate how well 
it describes you by choosing the number on the showcard where 1 
indicates that it does not describe you very well and 5 means 
that it does describe you very well. Of course numbers 2-4 
indicate that how well it describes you are in between these 
points. g. I would describe myself as a pretty soft-hearted 
person.

927. During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of 
the following things: a. Donated blood

927. During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of 
the following things: b. Given food or money to a homeless 
person

927. During the past 12 months, how often have you done each of 
the following things: c. Returned money to a cashier after 
getting too much change