GSS 1972-2022 Cumulative Datafile - Release 2

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
c. Provide housing for [NAME] if [NAME] can't afford it.

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
d. Provide financial help for education if [NAME] can't afford 
it.

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
e. Provide disability benefits for [NAME].

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
f. Should [NAME] be ashamed to receive governmental assistance?

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
g. How about [NAME]'s family? Should [NAME]'s family be ashamed 
if [NAME] receives governmental assistance?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... a. To be examined at a clinic or by a doctor?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... b. Take medication prescribed by a doctor?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... c. Be hospitalized for treatment?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... d. Go to a mental hospital for treatment?

1144a. How likely is it [NAME] would do something violent or 
harmful toward other people. Is it... IF ASKED: Violent toward 
self means; suicide, not eating, wandering in traffic, and 
self-mutilation.