GSS 1972-2022 Cumulative Datafile - Release 2

grpothparticipated in other associations past 12 months

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1236. People sometimes belong to different kinds of groups or 
associations. The next few questions contain different types of 
groups. For each type of group, please select a response to say 
whether you have participated in the activities of this group in 
the past 12 months. g. Other associations or groups

sick1awho does r turn to first for help when sick

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1237. Now we would like to ask you how you would get help in 
situations that anyone could find herself or himself in. First, 
suppose you had the 'flu and had to stay in bed for a few days 
and needed help around the house, with shopping and so on. a. 
Who would you turn to first for help?

sick2awho does r turn to second for help when sick

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1237. Now we would like to ask you how you would get help in 
situations that anyone could find herself or himself in. First, 
suppose you had the 'flu and had to stay in bed for a few days 
and needed help around the house, with shopping and so on. b. 
And who would you turn to second?

Total Cases: 72,390 (Range of valid codes: 1-18)

borrow1awho does r turn to first when large money needed

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1238. Now, suppose you needed to borrow a large sum of money. a. 
Who would you turn to first for help?

borrow2awho does r turn to second when large money needed

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1238. Now, suppose you needed to borrow a large sum of money. b. 
Who would you turn to second?

Total Cases: 72,390 (Range of valid codes: 1-19)

down1awho does r turn to first for help when depressed

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1239. Now suppose you felt just a bit down or depressed, and you 
wanted to talk about it. a. Who would you turn to first for 
help?

down2awho does r turn to second for help when depressed

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1239. Now suppose you felt just a bit down or depressed, and you 
wanted to talk about it. b. Who would you turn to second?

helphwrkhelped someone with hwork during past 12 months

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1240. During the past 12 months, how often have you done any of 
the following things for people you know personally, such as 
relatives, friends, neighbors or other acquaintances? a. Helped 
someone outside of your household with housework or shopping