E1.

Now, I'd like to ask you some questions about your family relationships and about your friends. How often do people in your family -- including children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and so on -- help you out? Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?

E2.

How often do you help out people in your family -- including children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and so on? Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?

E3.

(RB, PG 23)

How often do you see, write or talk on the telephone with family or relatives who do not live with you? Would you say nearly everyday, at least once a week, a few times a month, at least once a month, a few times a year, hardly ever or never?

E4.

How many people in your family would help you out if you needed help?

[PROBE: Could you give me a number?]

E4a.

How close do you feel toward your family members? Would you say very close, fairly close, not too close or not close at all?

E5.

Would you say your family members are very close in their feelings toward each other, fairly close, not too close, or not close at all?

E6a.

Other than your (spouse/partner), how often do your family members make you feel loved and cared for? Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?

E6b.

(Other than your (spouse/partner)) How often do they listen to you talk about your private problems and concerns?

(Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?)

E6c.

(Other than your (spouse/partner)) How often do they express interest and concern in your well-being?

E7a.

How often do they make too many demands on you?

E7b.

How often do they criticize you and the things you do?

E7c.

How often do they try to take advantage of you?

E8.

(RB, PG 23)

How often do you see, write or talk on the telephone with your friends? Would you say nearly everyday, at least once a week, a few times a month, at least once a month, a few times a year, hardly ever, or never?

E9.

How often do your friends help you out? Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?

E10.

How often do you help out your friends? Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?

E11.

How close do you feel toward your friends? Would you say very close, fairly close, not too close, not close at all?

E12.

How many people are close to your family who are not really blood or marriage related but who are treated just like a relative?

IF R SAYS NONE, ENTER ZERO

E12a.

[How often (does that person/do they)] help you out? (Would you say very often, fairly often, not too often, or never?)

E13b.

How long have you lived together?

ENTER YEARS AND THEN MONTHS ON NEXT SCREEN

E13bb.

ENTER MONTHS LIVED TOGETHER

E13c.

Have you ever been married?

E14.

Is this your first marriage or have you been married before?

E15.

Was that your first marriage or [(have/had)] you been married before?

E16.

Do you have a main romantic involvement at this time?

E16a.

How long have you been in that relationship?

ENTER MONTHS THEN ENTER YEARS ON NEXT SCREEN

E16ab.

ENTER YEARS IN RELATIONSHIP

E16b.

Do you want a main romantic involvement?

E16c.

(RB, PG 25)

What do you think the likelihood is that you will ever get married/remarried? Would you say highly likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or highly unlikely?

E18.

(RB, PG 26)

Which do you feel best describes your [(spouse's/currentpartner's)] racial background? Black or African American, White, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander?

E19.

(RB, PG 27)

Taking things all together, how satisfied are you with your [(marriage/current relationship)]?

Would you say that you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

E20.

Does your [(spouse/current partner)] have any children from other relationships?

E20a.

How many children does your [(spouse/current partner)] have from other relationships?

E20b.

Does this child live with you?

E20b1.

How many of these children live with you?

E21.

How well do you get along with your [(spouse/current partner's) child(ren)]?

Would you say that you get along very well, fairly well, not so well or not well at all?

E22.

How many children have you [(given birth to/fathered)]?

Do not include stepchildren, adopted children, or foster children.

IF R SAYS NONE, ENTER ZERO

E23a

How many of these children are 13 years of age or older?

IF R SAYS NONE, ENTER ZERO

E24.

How old were you when your first child was born?

E25.

Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days -- would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy these days?