V19: 18.DIS WRK/STAND ON OWN
18. Do you think the present system of public assistance discourages people from working or do you think it helps them until they begin to stand on their own?
| Value | Label | Unweighted Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DISCRGE FROM WORKING | 683 | 56.7% |
| 2 | HELP TIL STAND ON OWN | 349 | 29.0% |
| 3 | - | 93 | 7.7% |
| 8 | DK/NO OPINION | 72 | 6.0% |
| 9 | NA/REFUSED | 8 | 0.7% |
| Total | 1,205 | 100% |
Based upon 1,205 valid cases out of 1,205 total cases.
Location: 29-29 (width: 1; decimal: 0)
Variable Type: numeric
(Range of) Valid Data Values: 1 thru 9
Notes
Source: This variable was taken from: ABC News/Washington Post Poll, December 1985.
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Disclaimer: The frequencies for this variable may not be weighted. They are purely descriptive and may not be representative of the study population. Please use with caution and consult the study documentation.