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2005-2006 National Survey: Community/Civic Project Public Sphere at the Neighborhood/Community Level: Q53. What are the opportunities for communication in public places in your neighborhood, for example, places where people might chat informally or where friends and neighbors might go for a conversation? (TYPE IN ANSWERS AND HIT ENTER AFTER EACH ONE. PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSED: Any others?) Q57: How comfortable are you striking up a conversation with a stranger on the street, very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very comfortable? (4=very comfortable, 3=somewhat comfortable; 2=somewhat uncomfortable; 1=very uncomfortable) Q58: How about talking about politics, religion or other personal matters with your neighbors? Q59: How about talking about such personal things with people at work? Perceived Climate for Communication in Community: Q21: I’d feel comfortable voicing a complaint at a public meeting in my community. Q22: People in this community seem to be afraid to speak up when they disagree. Q23: Public officials in my community seem receptive to views of residents. (0-10 scale, where 0=completely disagree; 5=neutral; 10=completely agree) Organizational Membership/Involvement: Items taken from general social survey. (all coded so 0=no; 1=yes; 9=MD) Q41. Do you belong to any business or civic groups like Kiwanis or Rotary? Q42. How about religious organizations? Q43. Charity or volunteer organizations? Q44. Ethnic or racial organizations? Q45. PTA or other school related groups? Q46. Political clubs or organizations? Q47. Social clubs such as card playing, music, hobbies, book club, and so on? Q48. Youth groups like scouts or children’s sports? Q49. Any professional or work-related organizations? Q50. Neighborhood associations such as block clubs? Q51. Any other types of organizations not mentioned?

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Public Sphere at the Neighborhood/Community Level:Q53. What are the opportunities for communication in public places in your neighborhood, for example, places where people might chat informally or where friends and neighbors might go for a conversation? (TYPE IN ANSWERS AND HIT ENTER AFTER EACH ONE. PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSED: Any others?)

Q57: How comfortable are you striking up a conversation with a stranger on the street, very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very comfortable? (4=very comfortable, 3=somewhat comfortable; 2=somewhat uncomfortable; 1=very uncomfortable)Q58: How about talking about politics, religion or other personal matters with your neighbors?Q59: How about talking about such personal things with people at work?

Perceived Climate for Communication in Community:Q21: I’d feel comfortable voicing a complaint at a public meeting in my community.Q22: People in this community seem to be afraid to speak up when they disagree.Q23: Public officials in my community seem receptive to views of residents.(0-10 scale, where 0=completely disagree; 5=neutral; 10=completely agree)

Organizational Membership/Involvement: Items taken from general social survey. (all coded so 0=no; 1=yes; 9=MD)Q41. Do you belong to any business or civic groups like Kiwanis or Rotary?Q42. How about religious organizations?Q43. Charity or volunteer organizations?Q44. Ethnic or racial organizations?Q45. PTA or other school related groups?Q46. Political clubs or organizations?Q47. Social clubs such as card playing, music, hobbies, book club, and so on?Q48. Youth groups like scouts or children’s sports?Q49. Any professional or work-related organizations?Q50. Neighborhood associations such as block clubs?Q51. Any other types of organizations not mentioned?

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Community Characteristics:Zipcode for matching with community data:Q108. What is your zipcode? Q1: Geographic Description: “Which of the following best describes where you live? (1- in a central city

neighborhood of a metropolitan area; 2- in a near-by suburb of a metro area; 3- in a more distant suburb of a metro area; 4- in a fair-sized city outside a metro area; 5- in a small town outside a metro area, 6- in the country; 7-other)

Q40: Percentage of neighbors from the same racial or ethnical background as you—almost all, about three fourths, about half, a fourth, less than that, or almost none?(5- almost all; 4- about three fourths; 3- about half; 2- a fourth; 1- less than that; 0- almost none)

Logic for Community Choice:Q3: When you first decided to live there, what were the deciding factors? (PROBE: Anything else?)

Community Tenure:(Also in community ties measure)Q2: How long have you lived in your neighborhood or community?

(1=less than a year; 2= 1 to 5 years; 3=6 to 10 years; 4=11 to 20 years; 5=21-30 years; 6=31 to 40 years; 7=41 to 50 years; 8=more than 50 years; 9=missing data/Don’t know)

Perceived Community, Neighborhood Quality-of-Life Measures:Q4. How would you rate the overall quality of life available in the community where you live on a

0-10 scale, where 0 is the worst possible and 10 is the best possible? (0-10; 99=MD)Q5. How would you rate the overall quality of life available in your specific neighborhood on the

same 0-10 scale, where 0 is the worst possible and 10 is the best possible?Q54. What do you like most about the place where you live?Q55. What do you like least about where you live?Q56. Now, what would an ideal community look like? (PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSED: Anything

else?)

Strength of Neighborhood Ties:Neighborhood ties refer to the interpersonal connections (relatives, friends, neighbors) and the nature of those links (e.g., interpersonal communication). A couple of these items were taken from Wallin’s scale for neighborliness:

Q2: How long have you lived in your neighborhood or community? (1=less than a year; 2= 1 to 5 years; 3=6 to 10 years; 4=11 to 20 years; 5=21-30 years; 6=31 to 40 years; 7=41 to 50 years; 8=more than 50 years; 9=missing data/Don’t know)

Q34: Of the 10 closest neighbors, how many of their homes have you visited? (code 0-10).Q35: How many of your 10 closest neighbors do you know by name or well enough to say hello

when you see them on the street? (code 0-10).Q36: What percentage of your closest friends lives in the same community—almost all (5), three

fourths (4), about half (3), a fourth (2), less than that (1), or none (0)?(NeighTies1=ZQ34+ZQ35+ZQ36; a=.65)(NeighTies2=ZQ34+ZQ35+ZQ36+ZQ2; a=.64)

Strength of Neighborhood Attachment:Q26: I’d feel lost if I had to move from my neighborhood. Q27: I feel I’m a part of the community in which I live. Q28: I feel a strong identification with my community. Q29: I enjoy living in my neighborhood.(0-10 scale, where 0=completely disagree; 5=neutral; 10=completely agree)(NeighAttach1=ZQ26+ZQ27+ZQ28+ZQ29; a=.83):(NeighAttach2=ZQ26+ZQ27+ZQ28+ZQ29+ZQ30; a=.81):

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Neighboring:Q37: Helped out a neighbor with something around their house.Q38: Lent something to a neighbor, or borrowed something from them.Q39: Collected a neighbor’s mail while they were away.(0=no; 1=yes)(additive index Neighboring=Q37+Q38+Q39; a=.55)

Involvement in Neighborhood Communication Network:Involvement in a neighborhood communication network is a concept that measures the extent to which a person is able to share information and/or ideas with other persons in his neighborhood while also having the opportunity to receive information and/or ideas from others in the same neighborhood. The network may be very formal and structured or it may be informal and casual. It is the process whereby various forms of verbal and non-verbal communication are used to share and distribute ideas and information among and between residents of a given neighborhood. on problem solving.

(0-10 scale to indicate how much disagree/agree with following statements,where 0=completely disagree, 5=neutral and 10=completely agree). Q16: I often talk with neighbors on the street or while I’m in my yard. Q17: I spend more time talking with my neighbors than most people do. Q18: Outside my house or walking down the street, I often greet people passing by even if they

are not neighbors that I recognize.Q19: I often hear about community problems by word-of-mouth in my neighborhood. (NeighIPC=ZQ16+ZQ17+ZQ18+ZQ19; a=.74)

Q20: I learn about community activities and problems from the community newspaper.(0-10 scale to indicate how much disagree/agree with following statements,

Q60: Is there a community or neighborhood newspaper that covers the place where you live? (IF YES, ASK: How often do you read it? All the time, most of the time, sometimes, seldom, almost never?) (5=all the time; 4=most of the time; 3=sometimes; 2=seldom; 1=almost never; 0=Is no paper) [Also listed under media use.]

(NeighMC=ZQ20+ZQ60; a=.70)

(NeighCMUNetwork=standardized variables in following 2 scales--NeighIPC+NeighMC; a=.76)

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Personal Values: Q6. Now, I’m going to list several things that give meaning to people’s lives, and ask you to tell how significant each is to you using a 0-10 scale where 0 is totally unimportant, 10 is extremely important and 5 is the midpoint. First, your family (99=MD)Q7: Your workQ8: Your friendsQ9: Your neighborhood or communityQ10: Your religionQ11: Your ethnic or racial heritageQ12: Being an AmericanQ13: Your hobbies and leisure interestsQ14: Organizations you belong toQ15: Your personal or political philosophy.

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Political Discussion Network(frequency, diversity, size)Q24. I generally discuss political candidates and issues with neighbors at election time.Q25. I generally discuss political candidates and issues with family and friends at election time.(0-10 scale to indicate how much disagree/agree with above statements,where 0=completely disagree, 5=neutral and 10=completely agree).

Q80. How many days in the past week did you engage in political discussion with friends and family, never, once, a couple times, almost every day, or several times a day? (4-several times a day; 3-almost every day; 2-a couple times; 1-once; 0-never; 9-missing information/don’t know)

Q81. How often do you discuss politics with people whose political views are different from yours--almost never, seldom, sometimes, or frequently? (1-almost never; 2-seldom; 3-sometimes; 4-frequently; 9-missing information/don’t know)

Q82. About how many people do you discuss politics with on a regular basis, none, one, two or three, five to ten, or more than that? (4-more than that; 3-five to ten; 2-two or three; 1-one; 0-none; 9-missing information/don’t know)

(PolDiscNetwork=ZQ24+ZQ25+ZQ80+ZQ81+ZQ82; a=.71)

Political Involvement/Activity:Now, I’m going to list a variety of different ways people get involved in their community, government, or politics. Let me know which ones you’ve done in the past couple years (all coded so 0=no; 1=yes; 9=MD) [follows Milbraith’s scale but updated and 2 extra communication items are at end- Q91, Q92, though Q85 also is communication item but part of his scale] confirmXXQ83. attended meetings of your town or city council Q84. attended a political meeting or rally.Q85. worn a button or put a sticker on your car.Q86. voted in the 2004 presidential electionQ87. participated in a march or rallyQ88. helped circulate or signed a petitionQ89. solicited political funds.Q90. contributed money to a party or candidate.(PolActivity1=Q83+Q84+Q85+Q86+Q87+Q88+Q89+Q90; a=.74)

Q91. Contacted a public official about some issue.Q92. Emailed, written a letter, or called media about some public issue.(PolActivity2= PolActivity1+Q91+Q92; a=.79)

Perceived Political Efficacy: Political efficacy refers to one’s perception/belief that s/he can make a difference, have an impact in the political arena. Some of these items were modified from Olsen’s (1969) Pol. Incapability scale for the community level.(0-10 completely disagree-neutral-completely agree scale).Q31: Public officials don’t care much what people like me think. Q32: Other than voting, people like me have little influence over local government actions. Q33: People like me don’t have any say about what the government does.(PolEfficacy=ZQ31+ZQ32+ZQ33; a=.75)

Perceived Political Knowledge:Q79: How knowledgeable would you say you are about politics and current events on a 0 to 10

scale where 10 is very knowledgeable and 0 is not at all knowledgeable?

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Public Opinion Items for Homogeneity ScaleWe’d like your views on some current issues. I’m going to read some statements and ask you to

use a 0 to 10 scale to tell how much you agree with each one, with 0 meaning you completely disagree, 5 is neutral and 10 means you completely agree. Again, you may give any number between 0 and 10.(99=MD)

Q93: I am not confident the government has made adequate preparations for a potential bird flu or pandemic influenza in this country.

Q94: Public officials did a poor job helping people after the hurricanes in the south this season.Q95: Any change humans cause in nature—no matter how scientific—is likely to make things

worse. [from environmentalism scale?]Q96: My chances of being involved in a violent crime within the next year are very low.

Cosmopoliteness:Q97: I enjoy learning about other peoples and cultures.Q98: I think of myself as a citizen of the world.(r=.37, p<.001; Cosmo=ZQ97+ZQ98; a=.54)

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Media Use:Q99: Now, just a couple items about your media use. How many hours of TV did you watch

yesterday? (0- none; 1- some but an hour or less; 2- up to 2 hours; 3- up to 3 hours; 4- up to 4 hours; 5- up to 5 hours; 6- up to 6 hours; 7- up to 7 hours; 8- up to 8 hours; 9- up to 9 hours; 10- up to 10 ; 11-More than 10 hours; 99- missing information/don't know)

Q100: How often do you usually watch the news on television? (6-several times a day; 5-about once a day; 4-five or 6 days a week; 3-three or 4 days a week; 2-one or 2 days a week; 1-less often than that; 0-never; 9-Missing information)

Q101: How many hours did you listen to the radio yesterday? ( 0- none; 1- some but an hour or less; 2- up to 2 hours; 3- up to 3 hours; 4- up to 4 hours; 5- up to 5 hours; 6- up to 6 hours; 7- up to 7 hours; 8- up to 8 hours; 9- up to 9 hours; 10- up to 10; 11-More than 10 hours; 99- missing information/ don't know)

Q102: How many days last week did you read a newspaper? (0-7; 9=MD)Q60: Is there a community or neighborhood newspaper that covers the place where you live? (IF

YES, ASK: How often do you read it? All the time, most of the time, sometimes, seldom, almost never?) (5=all the time; 4=most of the time; 3=sometimes; 2=seldom; 1=almost never; 0=Is no paper)

Internet UseQ61. Today, people use the internet and other communication technologies to keep up with their communities and for a host of other reasons. Have you ever gone on the Internet? (IF YES, ASK: How often do you go on the Internet at home or at work? READ CATEGORIES 8-0) 5- several times a day; 4- about once a day; 3- several times a week; 2- about once a week; 1-less often than that; 0-have never gone on Internet (skips next items); 9-Missing dataQ62. Now I'm going to give you some different types of websites and ask you how often you go to each one. First, websites representing the larger community or metro area where you live. Would you say you visit such sites (READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY): 5- several times a day; 4- about once a day; 3- several times a week; 2- about once a week; 1-less often than that; 0-have never gone on Internet (skips next items); 9-Missing dataQ63. How about a website representing your immediate neighborhood or community?Q64. Media websites such as one of the TV networks, a newspaper site or radio site?Q65. Websites of businesses or companiesQ66. Entertainment websites such as those for movies, games, hobbies, etc.Q67. Websites of public or non-profit organizations Q68. Websites in other countries, outside the United StatesQ69. Sports websitesQ70. Websites in other languagesQ71. How often do you use email?

Technology Access:Do you use or have any of the following? (all 0=no; 1=yes; 9=MD)Q72. cable or satellite televisionQ73. text messagingQ74. satellite radioQ75. Tivo or Digital Video Recorder Q76. cell phone with picture taking abilitiesQ77. high definition televisionQ78. a blog or personal website [could go with Internet use as well](TotalTech= Q72+Q73+Q74+Q75+Q76+Q77+Q78; a=.61)

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Social Categories:Q103. Marital status (1-married; 2-divorced; 3-widowed; 4-separated; 5-never been married; 9-

missing information)Q104. Age (1- 18-20; 2- 21-30; 3- 31-40; 4- 41-50; 5- 51-60; 6- 61-70; 7-71 or older; 9-MD)Q105. Education completed (1-completed grade school (8 years or less); 2-some high school; 3-

high school graduate; 4-some college; 5-college graduate; 6-advanced college degree; 9-Missing information)

Q106. Ethnic or racial background (1-Black/African American; 2-White/caucasion; 3-Hispanic; 4-Asian; 5-American Indian; 6-Mixed; 7-Other; 9-Missing information/Refused)

Q107. Annual household income (1- $10,000 or less; 2- $10,001 to $20,000; 3- $20,001 to $30,000; 4- $30,001 to $40,000; 5- $40,001 to $50,000; 6- $50,001 to $75,000; 7- $75,001 to $100,000; 8- $100,001 to $150,000; 9- more than $150,000; 99-missing information/don't know/refused)

Q109. Gender (1-male; 2-female)

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Zipcode Data

Census Data for Zipcodes:

Total Population of Zipcode% population under age 5% age 5-9% age 10-14% age 15-19% age 20-24% age 25-34% age 35-44% age 45-54% age 55-59% age 60-64% age 65-74% age 75-84% age 85+

Race: % whiteRace: % blackRace: % American Indian+Alaskan nativeRace: % AsianRace: % OtherRace: % two or more races

Average household size (#)Average family size (#)

% Owner-occupied housing units% Renter-occupied housing units

Education: less than 9 yearsEducation: 9-12 years, no diplomaEducation: high school graduateEducation: some collegeEducation: college associate degreeEducation: bachelor’s degreeEducation: graduate or professional degree

Marital Status: % never marriedMarital Status: now marriedMarital Status: separatedMarital Status: widowedMarital Status: divorced

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(Mobility Measures)Residence in 1995: same house Residence in 1995: different houseSame countyDifferent countySame stateDifferent stateElsewhere in 1995

Native/place of birth% born in U.S.% born in state of residence% born in other state% born outside U.S.

% foreign born% entered U.S. 1990-2000% naturalized citizen% not citizen

% speak English at home% speak other language at home% speak Spanish % speak other Indo-European language

Occupation: % management, professionalOccupation: % serviceOccupation: % sales and officeOccupation: % farming, fishing, forestryOccupation: % construction, extraction, maintenanceOccupation: % production, transportation, material moving

Household Income: % less than $10,000Household Income: % $10,000-$14,999Household Income: % $15,000-$24,999Household Income: % $25,000-$34,999Household Income: % $35,000-$49,999Household Income: % $50,000-$74,999Household Income: % $75,000-$99,999Household Income: % $100,000-$149,999Household Income: % $150,000-$199,999Household Income: % $200,000 or more

Median household income (#)Median family income (#)% below poverty level

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% structures built 1999-March, 2000% structures built 1995-1998% structures built 1990-1994% structures built 1980-1989% structures built 1970-1979% structures built 1960-1969% structures built 1940-1959% structures built 1939 or earlier

% Moved into house: 1999-March, 2000 % Moved into house: 1995-1998% Moved into house: 1990-1994% Moved into house: 1980-1989% Moved into house: 1970-1979% Moved into house 1969 or earlier

Population of city/town live in (#) [rural=10]Population of county live in (#)Live in metro area (0=no; 1=yes)Population of metro area live in (#)

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The Community Project

INTRODUCTION:

Hello, my name is (FIRST NAME ONLY) and I’m calling from the Civic Project. We’re conducting a national survey looking at communities and technology. We’re not selling anything, and we appreciate your cooperation. This will only take about 10 or 15 minutes. Can you help us out by answering some questions about your community?

(IF NEEDED, ASK: Is there an adult male at home I could speak with? OTHERWISE, PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING)

Are you 18 or older? (IF NOT, ASK IF SOMEONE 18 OR OLDER IS AVAILABLE). I want to assure you that your answers are strictly confidential and we appreciate your cooperation.

1. First, which of the following best describes where you live? (READ OPTIONS):

1- in a central city neighborhood of a metropolitan area, 2- in a near-by suburb of a metro area, 3- in a more distant suburb of a metro area4- in a fair-sized city outside a metro area5- in a small town outside a metro area, or 6- in the country7-other

2. How long have you lived there? (ROUND UP TO NEAREST YEAR)

1-less than a year2- from 1 to 5 years3- 6 to 10 years4- 11 to 20 years5- 21 to 30 years6- 31 to 40 years7- 41 to 50 years8- more than 50 years9- missing information

3. When you first decided to live there, what were the deciding factors? (TYPE IN WHAT THEY SAY AND PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSTED: Anything else?)

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4. How would you rate the overall quality of life available in the community where you live on a 0-10 scale, where 0 is the worst possible and 10 is the best possible?10-109- 98-87-76-65-54-43-32-21-10-099-missing information/don’t know

5. How would you rate the overall quality of life available in your specific neighborhood on the same 0-10 scale, where 0 is the worst possible and 10 is the best possible?10-109- 98-87-76-65-54-43-32-21-10-099-missing information/don’t know

6. Now, I’m going to list several things that give meaning to people’s lives, and ask you to tell how significant each is to you using a 0-10 scale where 0 is totally unimportant, 10 is extremely important and 5 is the midpoint. First, your family

0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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7. Your work0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

8. Your friends0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

9. Your neighborhood or community0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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10. Your religion0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

11. Your ethnic or racial heritage0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

12. Being an American0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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13. Your hobbies and leisure interests0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

14. Organizations you belong to0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

15. Your personal or political philosophy.0 - 0 totally unimportant1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral/Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Extremely important99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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16. Now, I’m going to read some statements and ask you how much you agree or disagree with each one using a 0 to 10 scale where 0 means you completely disagree, 10 means you completely agree, and 5 is neutral. You may give any number between 0 and 10.

I often talk with neighbors on the street or while I’m in my yard. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

17. I spend more time talking with my neighbors than most people do. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

18. Outside my house or walking down the street, I often greet people passing by even if they are not neighbors that I recognize.

0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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19. I often hear about community problems by word-of-mouth in my neighborhood. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

20. I learn about community activities and problems from the community newspaper.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

21. I’d feel comfortable voicing a complaint at a public meeting in my community.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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22. People in this community seem to be afraid to speak up when they disagree.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

23. Public officials in my community seem receptive to views of residents.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

24. I generally discuss political candidates and issues with neighbors at election time.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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25. I generally discuss political candidates and issues with family and friends at election time.

0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

26. I’d feel lost if I had to move from my neighborhood. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

27. I feel I’m a part of the community in which I live. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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28. I feel a strong identification with my community. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

29. I enjoy living in my neighborhood.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

30. I feel safe and secure in my neighborhood.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

31. Public officials in this community don’t care much what people like me think. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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32. Other than voting, people like me have little influence over local government actions. 0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

33. People like me don’t have any say about what the government does.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

34. Of the 10 closest neighbors, how many of their homes have you visited? (code 0-10).0 - 0 None1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 All ten99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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35. How many of your 10 closest neighbors do you know by name or well enough to say hello when you see them on the street? (code 0-10).

0 - 0 None1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 All ten99-Missing Data/Don't Know

36. What percentage of your closest friends lives in the same community—almost all, about three fourths, about half, a fourth, less than that, or none?

5-almost all4-about three fourths3- about half2- a fourth1- less than that0- none9- Missing information/don’t know

37. I’m going to list a variety of different ways people get involved in their community, government, or politics. Let me know which ones you’ve done in the past couple years.

Helped out a neighbor with something around their house.

0-no1-yes9-missing information

38. Lent something to a neighbor, or borrowed something from them.0-no1-yes9-missing information

39. Collected a neighbor’s mail while they were away.0-no1-yes9-missing information

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40. What percentage of your neighbors are from the same racial or ethnical background as you—almost all, about three fourths, about half, a fourth, less than that, or almost none?

5- almost all4- about three fourths3- about half2- a fourth1- less than that0- almost none9- Missing information/don’t know

41. Do you belong to any business or civic groups like Kiwanis or Rotary?0-no1-yes9-missing information

42. How about religious organizations?0-no1-yes9-missing information

43. Charity or volunteer organizations?0-no1-yes9-missing information

44. Ethnic or racial organizations?0-no1-yes9-missing information

45. PTA or other school related groups?0-no1-yes9-missing information

46. Political clubs or organizations?0-no1-yes9-missing information

47. Social clubs such as card playing, music, hobbies, book club, and so on?0-no1-yes9-missing information

48. Youth groups like scouts or children’s sports?0-no1-yes9-missing information

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49. Any professional or work-related organizations?0-no1-yes9-missing information

50. Neighborhood associations such as block clubs?0-no1-yes9-missing information

51. Any other types of organizations not mentioned?0-no1-yes9-missing information

52. Have you worked with others in your community to solve some community problem in the past couple years?

0-no1-yes9-missing information

53. What are the opportunities for communication in public places in your neighborhood, for example, places where people might chat informally or where friends and neighbors might go for a conversation? (TYPE IN ANSWERS AND HIT ENTER AFTER EACH ONE. PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSED: Any others?)

54. What do you like most about the place where you live?

55. What do you like least about where you live?

56. Now, what would an ideal community look like? (TYPE IN ANSWERS AND HIT ENTER AFTER EACH ONE. PROBE UNTIL EXHAUSED: Anything else?)

57. How comfortable are you striking up a conversation with a stranger on the street, very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable?

4-very comfortable3-somewhat comfortable2-somewhat uncomfortable1-very uncomfortable9-missing information

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58. How about talking about politics, religion or other personal matters with your neighbors? very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable?

4-very comfortable3-somewhat comfortable2-somewhat uncomfortable1-very uncomfortable9-missing information

59. How about talking about such personal things with people at work?

4-very comfortable3-somewhat comfortable2-somewhat uncomfortable1-very uncomfortable0-doesn’t work outside home9-missing information

60. Is there a community or neighborhood newspaper that covers the place where you live? (IF YES, ASK: How often do you read it? All the time, most of the time, sometimes, seldom, almost never?)

5-all the time4-most of the time3-sometimes2-seldom1-almost never0-Is no paper9-Missing information/don’t know

61. Today, people use the internet and other communication technologies to keep up with their communities and for a host of other reasons. Have you ever gone on the Internet? (IF YES, ASK: How often do you go on the Internet at home or at work? READ CATEGORIES 8-0)

5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

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62. Now I'm going to give you some different types of websites and ask you how often you go to each one. First, websites representing the larger community or metro area where you live. Would you say you visit such sites (READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY):

5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

63. How about a website representing your immediate neighborhood or community?5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

64. Media websites such as one of the TV networks, a newspaper site or radio site?5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

65. Websites of businesses or companies5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

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66. Entertainment websites such as those for movies, games, hobbies, etc.5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

67. Websites of public or non-profit organizations 5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

68. Websites in other countries, outside the United States5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

69. Sports websites5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

70. Websites in other languages5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

71. How often do you use email?5- several times a day4- about once a day3- several times a week2- about once a week1-less often than that0-have never gone on Internet (GO TO XX)9-Missing data

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72. Do you use or have any of the following?

cable or satellite television

0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

73. text messaging0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

74. satellite radio0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

75. Tivo or Digital Video Recorder 0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

76. cell phone with picture taking abilities0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

77. high definition television0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

78. a blog or personal website0-no1-yes9-missing information/don’t know

79. How knowledgeable would you say you are about politics and current events on a 0 to 10 scale where 10 is very knowledgeable and 0 is not at all knowledgeable?

0 - 0 Not at all knowledgeable1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Midpoint6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Very knowledgeable99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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80. How many days in the past week did you engage in political discussion with friends and family, never, once, a couple times, almost every day, or several times a day?

4-several times a day3-almost every day2-a couple times1-once0-never9-missing information/don’t know

81. How often do you discuss politics with people whose political views are different from yours--almost never, seldom, sometimes, or frequently?

1-almost never2-seldom3-sometimes4-frequently9-missing information/don’t know

82. About how many people do you discuss politics with on a regular basis, none, one, two or three, five to ten, or more than that?

4-more than that3-five to ten2-two or three1-one0-none9-missing information/don’t know

83. Now, I’m going to list a variety of different ways people get involved in their community, government, or politics. Let me know which ones you’ve done in the past couple years

attended meetings of your town or city council 0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

84. attended a political meeting or rally.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

85. worn a button or put a sticker on your car.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

86. voted in the 2004 presidential election0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

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87. participated in a march or rally0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

88. helped circulate or signed a petition0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

89. solicited political funds.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

90. contributed money to a party or candidate.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

91. Contacted a public official about some issue.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

92. Emailed, written a letter, or called media about some public issue.0=no1=yes9-missing information/don’t know

93. We’d like your views on some current issues. I’m going to read some statements and ask you to use a 0 to 10 scale to tell how much you agree with each one, with 0 meaning you completely disagree, 5 is neutral and 10 means you completely agree. Again, you may give any number between 0 and 10.

I am not confident the government has made adequate preparations for a potential bird flu or pandemic influenza in this country.

0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

94. Public officials did a poor job helping people after the hurricanes in the south this season.

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0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

95. Any change humans cause in nature—no matter how scientific—is likely to make things worse.

0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

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96. My chances of being involved in a violent crime within the next year are very low.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

97. I enjoy learning about other peoples and cultures.

0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

98. I think of myself as a citizen of the world.0 - 0 Completely disagree1 - 1 2 - 2 3 - 34 - 45 - 5 Neutral6 - 67 - 78 - 89 - 910-10 Completely agree99-Missing Data/Don't Know

99. Now, just a couple items about your media use. How many hours of TV did you watch yesterday? (DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

0- none 1- some but an hour or less 2- up to 2 hours 3- up to 3 hours 4- up to 4 hours 5- up to 5 hours 6- up to 6 hours 7- up to 7 hours 8- up to 8 hours

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9- up to 9 hours10- up to 10 11-More than 10 hours99- missing information/don't know

100. How often do you usually watch the news on television? (READ CATEGORIES 5-0)

6-several times a day5-about once a day4-five or 6 days a week3-three or 4 days a week2-one or 2 days a week1-less often than that0-never9-Missing information

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101. How many hours did you listen to the radio yesterday? (DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

0- none 1- some but an hour or less 2- up to 2 hours 3- up to 3 hours 4- up to 4 hours 5- up to 5 hours 6- up to 6 hours 7- up to 7 hours 8- up to 8 hours 9- up to 9 hours10- up to 10 11-More than 10 hours99- missing information/don't know

102. How many days last week did you read a newspaper?

0- none 1- once 2- 2 days 3- 3 days 4- 4 days 5- 5 days 6- 6 days 7- 7 days/every day 9- missing information/don't know

103. Now just a couple more items about your background.What is your marital status? Are you married, divorced, widowed, separated, or never been married?

1-married2-divorced3-widowed4-separated5-never been married9-missing information

104. What is your age (PLACE INTO APPROPRIATE CATEGORY):

1- 18-202- 21-303- 31-404- 41-505- 51-606- 61-707-71 or older9-(DECLINES TO ANSWER)

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105. How much formal education have you completed? (READ CATEGORIES)

1-completed grade school (8 years or less)2-some high school3-high school graduate4-some college5-college graduate6-advanced college degree9-Missing information

106. What is your ethnic or racial background?

1-Black/African American2-White/caucasion3-Hispanic4-Asian5-American Indian6-Mixed7-Other9-Missing information/Refused

107. Now I'm going to read a list of annual income categories. Please stop me when I read the one that applies to your household (READ CATEGORIES 1-8).

1- $10,000 or less2- $10,001 to $20,0003- $20,001 to $30,0004- $30,001 to $40,0005- $40,001 to $50,0006- $50,001 to $75,0007- $75,001 to $100,0008- $100,001 to $150,0009- more than $150,00099-missing information/don't know/refused

108. What is your zipcode? (TYPE IN)

109. RECORD GENDER, OR ASK, IF THERE’S ANY QUESTION:“And, just for the record, are you male or female?”1-male2-female

TELL RESPONDENT: “Thank you very much for participating” AND HANG UP.