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ABC News Clinton Statement #2 Poll, August 1998 (ICPSR 2633)

Released/updated on: 1999-02-25

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the presidency and the August 17, 1998, statement made by President Bill Clinton in which he admitted to having an "inappropriate" relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Respondents were asked for their opinions of President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton and their respective positions. Those queried were also asked to assess Clinton's honesty and trustworthiness, his moral and ethical standards, and his leadership ability. A series of questions addressed the investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr into Clinton's behavior. Questions concerned whether respondents believed that Clinton obstructed justice, whether Clinton should resign, whether Congress should remove him from office, and whether the scandal had damaged Clinton's ability to serve effectively as president. Additional questions called for speculation regarding Starr's motivations, and when Hillary Clinton first knew of her husband's relationship with Lewinsky. Background information on respondents includes political party and sex.

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ABC News Media Poll, January 1997 (ICPSR 2171)

Released/updated on: 2008-08-05

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll, conducted January 6-7, 1997, sought respondents' views on national and local media practices. Respondents were asked to rate the ethics and honesty of television and print news media, as well as of politicians, corporations, average Americans, and the Clinton Administration. Those polled were asked whether they approved of the way national network television and local television stations reported the news, and whether the news media cared more about the accuracy of a story or being the first to report it. Views were also sought on the media's treatment of politicians, various socioeconomic classes, religious and political groups, celebrities, the military, the police, the government, and corporations. Respondents also rated their enjoyment of news reports on celebrities and politicians, and commented on the relevance of news stories to their lives. Additional topics covered the influence of network television news on viewers, the benefits and drawbacks of investigative news reporting, the media's respect or disrespect of privacy, the power of the media to limit political corruption and unfair business practices, and how often respondents watched television evening news programs. Demographic variables included sex, race, age, education level, household income, employment status, political party affiliation, political philosophy, and type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural).

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ABC News Mini-Monthly Poll, December 1995 (ICPSR 6687)

Released/updated on: 1998-05-20

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on President Bill Clinton's foreign policy goals in Bosnia, specifically on the recent decision to send 20,000 United States troops to Bosnia as part of the global peace-keeping mission, as well as several additional topics. Those queried were asked for their opinions on the use of swear and curse words by adults, teenagers, middle school children, and grade school children, and reasons for using such language. They were also asked to rate the ethics and honesty of politicians, average citizens, doctor, lawyers, and members of Congress. Additional topics covered respondents' experience with lawyers, the United States system of civil laws and lawsuits, the power of prayer for healing, and beliefs regarding whether God does heal. Demographic variables include sex, political party, voter registration, religion, and use of lawyers.

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ABC News "Nightline" GOP Strategy Poll, May 1998 (ICPSR 2490)

Released/updated on: 2009-10-16

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the presidency and on the GOP (Republican Party), specifically in regard to the actions of Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President Bill Clinton, Gingrich, and the United States Congress, and to compare Clinton and Gingrich in the areas of honesty, personal moral and ethical standards, and the ability to understand the problems of the American people. Respondents were asked whether they believed Gingrich's charge of a White House cover-up of Clinton wrongdoing, including possible lawbreaking, and what motivated Gingrich to make such allegations. The results of the poll were announced on the ABC television program "Nightline." Background information on respondents includes sex, political party, political orientation, and impression of the conservative Christian political movement.

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ABC News "Nightline" Newt Gingrich and Ethics Poll, January 1997 (ICPSR 2172)

Released/updated on: 2006-11-10

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, his honesty, and the ethics of politicians. Respondents were asked for their opinion on Gingrich's admission to giving inaccurate information to the House Ethics Committee regarding political fundraising activities, the $300,000 fine that Gingrich received as punishment, and Gingrich's reelection as Speaker of the House. Additional topics covered the role of news organizations in the ethics investigation, politicians and ethics, whether Gingrich was a victim of a double standard, whether Gingrich or his lawyer was to blame for the wrong-doing, and whether Gingrich was punished because he was a conservative Republican. The results of the poll were announced on the ABC television program "Nightline." Demographic variables include political party and sex.

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ABC News "Nightline" Starr Report Poll #4, September 1998 (ICPSR 2641)

Released/updated on: 2008-09-26

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll, fielded on September 13, 1998, sought respondents' views on Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's ongoing investigation of President Bill Clinton and the resulting "Starr Report," submitted to the United States Congress on September 10, 1998. Respondents were asked whether they trusted Clinton on a personal level, and their opinions were sought regarding Clinton's honesty, trustworthiness, moral and ethical standards, and leadership ability. They were also asked to comment on whether the president should remain in office, resign, be impeached, or be censured, if it were proven that he either lied under oath, encouraged former White House intern Monica Lewinsky to lie under oath, or asked aides to cover up his affair with Lewinsky. Those queried were asked for their opinions of the Starr Report and the Clinton response to that report, in which the White House argued against impeachment. Other items probed for whether respondents believed Starr or Clinton, whether they believed that the investigation had been fair or politically motivated, and whether the investigation was about sex or serious lawbreaking. In addition, respondents were asked whether they believed that Congress should hold hearings, and whether the inclusion of the sexual details of Clinton and Lewinsky's relationship were included in the report as evidence or to embarrass the president. The results of the poll were announced on the ABC television program "Nightline." Background information on respondents includes sex, age, race, political party affiliation, and education level.

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ABC News/Washington Post Clinton Scandal/Iraq Poll, February 1998 (ICPSR 2510)

Released/updated on: 2006-11-13

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the presidency, the alleged affair between President Bill Clinton and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, and United States relations with Iraq. Respondents were asked to assess Clinton in the following areas: honesty, personal moral and ethical standards, understanding of the problems of the American people, leadership, and ability to keep the economy strong. A series of questions addressed the alleged affair between Clinton and Lewinsky. Topics covered the overall importance of the allegations to the American people, independent counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation and motives, and whether the public believed that the affair took place. Iraq's recent pattern of interference with the United Nations' weapons inspection team was addressed as well. Topics covered possible United States responses to that behavior, including bombings and a ground invasion, the potential loss of American lives, the future of diplomacy between the United States and Iraq, Clinton's foreign policy, and whether the United States should force Saddam Hussein from power. Background information on respondents includes age, race, ethnicity, sex, education, political party, and family income.

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ABC News/Washington Post Libby Indictment Two-Nighter Poll, October 2005 (ICPSR 4523)

Released/updated on: 2006-09-28

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll, conducted October 28-29, 2005, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. The focus of this poll was to ascertain the feelings and opinions of respondents surveyed about the federal grand jury's indictment of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney. Libby was indicted on charges of obstruction of justice and perjury in connection with the case in which the identity of an undercover Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent was disclosed to news reporters. Respondents were asked if the charges against Libby represented a serious crime, or just a minor/technical one, and whether the prosecution's case was based on facts or political motivations. Given what respondents had read and heard concerning the involvement of President George W. Bush, Karl Rove (advisor to the president) and Vice President Cheney, they were queried on whether any of these men did anything wrong in connection with the case and whether their actions were considered illegal or unethical, but not illegal. Respondents were also asked if they approved of the way in which President Bush was handling his presidency and of the general ethical issues in government. Demographic variables include political party affiliation, age, gender, and the percentage of respondents that were Black, Hispanic, and Asian.

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ABC News/Washington Post Poll, May 1987 (ICPSR 8843)

Released/updated on: 2008-02-20

Geographic coverage: United States

This data collection is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that evaluate the Reagan presidency and solicit opinions on a variety of political and social issues. Topics covered include the United States' naval presence in the Persian Gulf and the incident involving the U.S.S. Stark, honesty and ethics among politicians, businessmen, the news media and the average person, the Iran-contra affair and Reagan's involvement before and after the fact, 1988 presidential candidates from each party, and the trade deficit. Demographic characteristics of respondents also were recorded.

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ABC News/Washington Post Poll, September 1999 (ICPSR 2807)

Released/updated on: 1999-12-14

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 1999-08-30--1999-09-02

This poll, fielded August 30-September 2, 1999, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked for their opinions of President Bill Clinton and his handling of the presidency. Their opinions were also sought on Vice President Al Gore, the United States Congress, former Red Cross president and Republican presidential hopeful Elizabeth Dole, First Lady Hillary Clinton, Texas Governor George W. Bush, former New Jersey governor and Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Bradley, former Vice President Dan Quayle, Arizona Senator John McCain, multimillionaire publisher Steve Forbes, conservative commentator Pat Buchanan, conservative talk show host Alan Keyes, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, and Family Research Council President Gary Bauer. Respondents were asked a series of questions regarding the upcoming 2000 elections, including for whom the respondent intended to vote for president, and the importance of the following issues: gun control, campaign finance reform, tax reduction, Social Security/Medicare, crime, the economy, foreign affairs, education, helping the middle class, environmental protection, budget management, and upholding the dignity of the office of the president. Additional questions addressed which political party would best represent the American people on those issues. Respondents were asked to compare Gore and Bradley in the following areas: honesty and ethics, leadership, innovation, experience, personality, and capability of bringing change to Washington. A series of questions focused on gun control, including Congress's handling of the issue, proposed stricter gun laws, and the influence of the National Rifle Association (NRA) over gun control. Additional topics covered how Clinton will be remembered in history, who was to blame for his impeachment, how the Clinton scandal would affect Gore's presidential campaign, the Republican call for an $800 billion tax cut over the next ten years, how the federal budget surplus should be used, abortion, and whether Bush should answer questions regarding prior cocaine use. Background information on respondents includes age, sex, political party, political orientation, education, religion, voter registration and participation history, gun ownership, size of city of residence, labor union membership, Hispanic descent, and family income.

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Afrobarometer Round 5: The Quality of Democracy and Governance in Ghana, 2012 (ICPSR 35548)

Released/updated on: 2015-03-02

Geographic coverage: Africa, Ghana, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa

Time period: 2012-05-08--2012-05-27

The Afrobarometer is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that collects and disseminates data regarding Africans' views on democracy, governance, the economy, civil society, and related issues. The data are collected from nationally representative samples in face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent's choice. Standard topics for the Afrobarometer include attitudes toward and evaluations of democracy, governance and economic conditions, political participation, national identity, and social capital. In addition, Round 5 surveys included special modules on taxation; gender issues; crime, conflict and insecurity; globalization; and social service delivery. The surveys also collect a large set of socio-demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, poverty level, language and ethnicity, and religious affiliation, as well as political party affiliation. Afrobarometer Round 5 surveys were implemented in 35 countries. This particular data collection was concerned with the attitudes and opinions of the citizens of Ghana, and also includes a number of "country-specific questions," many of which are oil-related, designed specifically for the Ghana survey.

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Afrobarometer Round 5: The Quality of Democracy and Governance in Lesotho, 2012 (ICPSR 35551)

Released/updated on: 2015-02-12

Geographic coverage: Africa, Lesotho, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa

Time period: 2012-11-26--2012-12-29

The Afrobarometer is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that collects and disseminates data regarding Africans' views on democracy, governance, the economic, civil society, and related issues. The data are collected from nationally representative samples in face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent's choice. Standard topics for the Afrobarometer include attitudes toward and evaluations of democracy, governance and economic conditions, political participation, national identify, and social capital. In addition, Round 5 surveys included special modules on taxation; gender issues; crime, conflict and insecurity; globalization; and social service delivery. The surveys also collect a large set of socio-demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, poverty level, language and ethnicity, and religious affiliation, as well as political party affiliation. Afrobarometer Round 5 surveys were implemented in 35 countries. This particular data collection was concerned with the attitudes and opinions of the citizens of Lesotho, and also includes a number of "country-specific questions" designed specifically for the Lesotho survey.

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Afrobarometer Round 5: The Quality of Democracy and Governance in Liberia, 2012 (ICPSR 35552)

Released/updated on: 2015-03-12

Geographic coverage: Liberia, Africa, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa

Time period: 2012-06-25--2012-07-25

The Afrobarometer is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that collects and disseminates data regarding Africans' views on democracy, governance, the economy, civil society, and related issues. This particular data collection was concerned with the attitudes and opinions of the citizens of Liberia, and includes a number of questions related to campaigns, conflict, resolution, and other "country-specific topics" designed specifically for the Liberia survey. The data are collected from nationally representative samples in face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent's choice. Standard topics for the Afrobarometer include attitudes toward and evaluations of democracy, governance and economic conditions, political participation, national identity, and social capital. In addition, Round 5 surveys included special modules on taxation; gender issues; crime, conflict and insecurity; globalization; and social service delivery. The surveys also collect a large set of socio-demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, poverty level, language and ethnicity, and religious affiliation, as well as political party affiliation. Afrobarometer Round 5 surveys were implemented in 35 countries.

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CBS News/60 Minutes/Vanity Fair National Survey, March #3, 2013 (ICPSR 34998)

Released/updated on: 2014-04-09

Geographic coverage: United States

This poll, last of three fielded March 2013, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicits public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked multiple questions about health care, including whether they had a favorable opinion on the Affordable Care Act, and whether they were satisfied with their quality of health care. Further questions collected opinions on global warming, including whether it emerged from human activity or natural causes, and the serious impact of global warming on the environment. Opinions were also collected on income taxes, genocide, and the seriousness of cyber-attacks. Respondents were also asked if they were following the news about the political movements in the Arab world, and whether they believed Egypt would become a stable democracy. Additional topics included 2012 presidential voting behavior, ethical behavior, music, traveling and hotel behavior, and various hypothetical vacation scenarios. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, marital status, education level, household income, religious preference, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), political party affiliation, political philosophy, and whether respondents thought of themselves as born-again Christians.

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CBS News Lying Poll, May 1997 (ICPSR 4494)

Released/updated on: 2008-07-16

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll, fielded May 6-8, 1997, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President Bill Clinton and his handling of the presidency. Views were sought on the events surrounding the 1996 Democratic fundraising activities and the White House's involvement in them, whether President Clinton and Vice President Gore did anything wrong or illegal, and whether Congress should investigate the matter. Respondents gave their opinions of Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and how well members of the United States Congress were handling their jobs. Several questions asked how satisfied respondents were with their job, whether it was their dream job, and if not, what their dream job would be. Other questions addressed whether lying and keeping secrets was ever justified, how often respondents lied to others and were lied to, and their ability to tell a lie and detect when others were lying. Additional topics addressed the most important quality in a doctor, how concerned respondents were about germs, whether tobacco companies were telling the truth about the health risks of smoking, and whether they should be held legally responsible for smoking-related illness and deaths. Information was also collected on whether respondents smoked, whether they had a child in the ninth grade, and whether they identified themselves as multiracial. Demographic variables include sex, race, age, household income, education level, employment status, occupation, religious preference, frequency of religious attendance, political party affiliation, political philosophy, voter participation history and registration status, length of time living at current residence, the presence of children and teenagers in the household, and type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural).

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CBS News Monthly Poll #2, February 1998 (ICPSR 2459)

Released/updated on: 2011-01-17

Geographic coverage: United States

This poll, conducted February 8, 1998, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and independent counsel Kenneth Starr. A series of questions focused on the alleged affair between former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and President Clinton. Topics covered the overall importance of this situation to the American people, media coverage of the scandal, Starr's investigation, whether this investigation was interfering with Clinton's ability to govern, whether Clinton and Lewinsky actually engaged in a sexual affair, and whether Clinton encouraged Lewinsky or anyone else to lie to cover up the affair. Those queried were also asked if they were really interested in Clinton's sex life, and what they believed should happen to Clinton if the allegations were true. Respondents were also asked for their opinions on Clinton's handling of the situation with Iraq, specifically if air strikes should be used to force Iraq to comply with United Nations regulations and whether the Allies should be consulted before air strikes began. A final set of questions asked whether lying in general was ever justified or necessary, whether respondents knew anyone who had cheated on their spouse, and whether public officials were currently more likely to commit adultery or if the media just reported on it more often. Demographic variables include sex, age, race, education level, political party affiliation, political philosophy, marital status, household income, voter registration and participation history, and the presence and ages of children in the household.

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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, December 1990: Religious Beliefs and Practices (ICPSR 6978)

Released/updated on: 1997-12-19

Geographic coverage: Europe, Global, Spain

Time period: 1990-11-26--1990-12-01

This data collection is part of a series of nationwide surveys conducted from October 1990 to June 1996 in Spain. The questionnaires for each of these surveys consisted of three sections. The first section collected information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal, national, and international issues, and included questions on respondents' level of life satisfaction and frequency of visits with relatives, neighbors, and friends. The second section contained a topical module of questions that varied from survey to survey, with this survey's topic focusing on religious beliefs and practices. Among the issues investigated were moral attitudes, religious background, religious practices, attitudes toward religious sacraments, and attitudes toward the Catholic church. Questions in the third section of the questionnaire elicited socioeconomic information, such as respondent's sex, age, marital status, size of household, occupation, education, religion, religiosity, place of birth, and income.

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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, November 1991: Religiosity and Social Ethics (ICPSR 9898)

Released/updated on: 1993-02-12

Geographic coverage: Europe, Global, Spain

This data collection is part of a continuing series of semi-monthly surveys of individuals in Spain. Each survey consists of three sections. The first section collects information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal and national issues. This section includes questions on level of life satisfaction and frequency of relationships, as well as a rating of the importance of national issues. The second section varies according to the monthly topic, with this survey's topics focusing on religiosity and social ethics. Among the issues investigated are the concern about the opinion of others in personal decision-making, salient values of Spanish society, religious atmosphere in the family during respondent's childhood, religious practice during childhood, frequency of charitable donations, attitudes toward religious tax, marriage, and the Catholic Church, frequency of discussion about religious issues, and belief in occult sciences, astrology, and numerology. The third section collects demographic data such as sex, age, religion, income, and place of residence.

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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, November 1992: Social Ethics (ICPSR 6058)

Released/updated on: 1993-10-02

Geographic coverage: Europe, Global, Spain

This data collection is part of a continuing series of semi-monthly surveys of individuals in Spain. Each survey consists of three sections. The first section collects information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal and national issues. This section includes questions on level of life satisfaction and frequency of relationships, as well as a rating of the importance of national issues. The second section varies according to the monthly topic, with this month's topic focusing on social ethics. Among the issues investigated are the respondent's attitude toward personal/family situations such as marital infidelity, homosexuality, abortion, contraception, pregnancy out of wedlock, and divorce. Also explored are issues relating to ethics in the workplace, such as work habits and degree of dedication to one's job, and issues relating to civic cooperation with the justice system, including attitudes toward minorities, the death penalty, and government corruption. The third section collects demographic data such as sex, age, religion, income, and place of residence.

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Focus Groups on Public Attitudes about Genomic Expansion Study (PAGES), United States, 2017 (ICPSR 38458)

Released/updated on: 2022-06-14

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2017-03-01--2017-03-22

The Focus Groups on Public Attitudes about Genomic Expansion (PAGES) study conducted focus groups comprised of members of the public in order to examine public opinions about the expansion of genomic technologies. Each focus group followed a moderator guide that contained two scenarios for discussion: one describing germline gene editing and the other somatic gene editing for the treatment of disease in humans. Participants were asked to describe their understanding of gene editing technologies and their own beliefs on their appropriate application in the clinic.

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Industry Partnership Views Survey, United States, 2016 (ICPSR 37033)

Released/updated on: 2018-06-27

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2016-04-01--2016-08-01

The contained collection was designed to assess potential perceptions of two hypothetical health science research collaborations. The studies were also designed to test the utility of using procedural justice concepts to assess perceptions of research legitimacy as a theoretical way to determine public opinions on conflicts of interest.

The researchers performed three experimental studies to examine how different combinations of partners in a research collaboration influence subjects' perceived procedural fairness and legitimacy based on collaborative partnerships.

Datafiles:

Experience 1: 1000 cases, 92 variables

Experience 2: 1058 cases, 88 variables

Experience 3: 2107 cases, 76 variables

For more information about this study, please visit the study publication here.

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Interdisciplinary National Study Investigating Genetics and Health Testing at Work (INSIGHT@Work): Employer Perspectives, United States, 2020-2025 (ICPSR 39645)

Released/updated on: 2026-03-12

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2020-01-01--2025-01-01

This research was supported by a grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health (R01HG010679). This project was conducted as part of the multi-aim R01 and led by Charles Lee and J. Scott Roberts. The project explores stakeholders' perspectives on key characteristics for implementation of workplace genetic testing (wGT).

The project had three specific aims and a supplementary aim:

Aim 1: Examine employers' perspectives through a landscape analysis to ascertain the prevalence and distribution of wGT among US companies
Aim 2: Investigate employees' views and perceptions of the benefits, risks, and limitations of wGT through (a) a national survey of working adults and (b) a survey of individuals working at a large US healthcare system who were offered wGT by their employer
Aim 3: Conduct a modified Delphi process with multiple surveys and a deliberative workshop among key stakeholders and distill the finding of Aims 1 and 2 to inform a normative assessment of wGT.
Supplement: Examine genetic counselors' perspectives on and experiences with wGT using semi-structured interviews and a national survey

This study, led by Co-Investigators Debra Mathews and Kayte Spector-Bagdady, examined Aim 1 and the employer perspectives towards workplace genetic testing.

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Interdisciplinary National Study Investigating Genetics and Health Testing at Work (INSIGHT@Work): Genetic Counselor Perspectives, United States, 2020-2025 (ICPSR 39648)

Released/updated on: 2026-04-16

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2020-01-01--2025-01-01

The project had three specific aims and a supplementary aim:

Aim 1: Examine employers' perspectives through a landscape analysis to ascertain the prevalence and distribution of wGT among US companies
Aim 2: Investigate employees' views and perceptions of the benefits, risks, and limitations of wGT through (a) a national survey of working adults and (b) a survey of individuals working at a large US healthcare system who were offered wGT by their employer
Aim 3: Conduct a modified Delphi process with multiple surveys and a deliberative workshop among key stakeholders and distill the finding of Aims 1 and 2 to inform a normative assessment of wGT.
Supplement: Examine genetic counselors' perspectives on and experiences with wGT using semi-structured interviews and a national survey

This study, led by Wendy Uhlmann, examined the supplementary aim.

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Interdisciplinary National Study Investigating Genetics and Health Testing at Work (INSIGHT@Work): Modified Delphi Process, United States, 2020-2025 (ICPSR 39647)

Released/updated on: 2026-04-09

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2020-01-01--2025-01-01

The project had three specific aims and a supplementary aim:

Aim 1: Examine employers' perspectives through a landscape analysis to ascertain the prevalence and distribution of wGT among US companies
Aim 2: Investigate employees' views and perceptions of the benefits, risks, and limitations of wGT through (a) a national survey of working adults and (b) a survey of individuals working at a large US healthcare system who were offered wGT by their employer
Aim 3: Conduct a modified Delphi process with multiple surveys and a deliberative workshop among key stakeholders and distill the finding of Aims 1 and 2 to inform a normative assessment of wGT.
Supplement: Examine genetic counselors' perspectives on and experiences with wGT using semi-structured interviews and a national survey

This study, led by Co-Investigators Greg Feero and Anya E.R. Prince, examined Aim 3.

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Los Angeles County Social Survey, 1995 (LACSS) (ICPSR 36563)

Released/updated on: 2017-07-27

Geographic coverage: Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles County Social Survey (LACSS) continues the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Studies (LAMAS) and the Southern California Social Surveys (SCSS). The Los Angeles County Social Survey (LACSS) is part of a continuing annual research project supported by the Institute for Social Science Research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The LACSS 1995 was conducted between April and July 1995. Los Angeles County residents were asked questions concerning ethnic relations, social dominance, social distance, immigration, affirmative action, employment, and government. A split ballot methodology was utilized concerning the topics of immigration and affirmative action. Respondents were randomly selected to answer a series of questions from one of three ballots. In addition, a different series of social distance questions were asked depending on the respondent's ethnicity. Questionnaires were provided in both English and Spanish languages.

Demographic information collected includes race, gender, religion, age, education level, occupation, birth place, political party affiliation and ideology, and origin of ancestry.

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National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health Poll: Health Education Survey, United States, 2013 (ICPSR 38381)

Released/updated on: 2022-03-10

Geographic coverage: United States

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data.

This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2013 poll Health Education Survey, a survey from National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include:

Grade child enrolled in
Location of child's school
Enrollment total
Giving grade to child's school
Biggest problem at school
Emphasis on various subjects
School teaching same values as home values
School obligations interfering with family time
Knowledge about common core
Common core improving education
Method of learning about common core
Success of common core
School preparing students for careers
Attending technical
Vocational classes
Preparing students for college
Preparing students for job market
Student plans after high school
College or career planning services
Healthiness of school lunches
Foods available at school
Length of school lunch
Time of lunch period
Vending machines at school
Fast-food chains at school
Physical education as mandatory
Frequency of PE classes
Length of PE classes
PE classes for other purposes
Rating PE school offerings
Playgrounds available after school
Recess as structured or free time
School safety
Security precautions at school
Ways of preventing violence at school
Increasing security after Newtown shooting
Method of transport to school
Time to get home from school
Safety of travelling to school
School related stress
School counseling for stressed students
Time of school day

The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092359]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 148 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

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Research Ethics in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) [Methods Study], United States, 2015-2019 (ICPSR 39567)

Released/updated on: 2025-11-20

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2015-01-01--2019-01-01

Patient-centered outcomes research, or PCOR, is a type of research that focuses on patient values and needs. PCOR includes patients in many parts of the research process, including helping to plan and conduct the study. Institutional Review Boards, or IRBs, oversee research studies to make sure patients participating in a study are protected from harm. But current IRB guidance may not address ethical issues that arise when patients are involved in other roles.

In this study, the research team created recommendations to guide IRB oversight of PCOR studies.

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Research Exemplar Project, United States, 2017 (ICPSR 38961)

Released/updated on: 2023-12-11

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 2017-03-01--2017-07-13

The Research Exemplar Project was a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews followed by thematic analysis. In this study, 52 federally-funded researchers in the United States identified as exemplars by peers provided their perspectives on building effective, productive, and high-quality working relationships and research teams. The purpose was to study the behaviors, practices, and priorities the exemplars use to promote high-quality and impactful research and to uphold standards of research integrity and compliance in their research labs. These behaviors help to elucidate leadership and management practices that foster the production of excellent research. The analysis focused on thematic analysis of behaviors, practices, and individual characteristics reflected in the interviews. Quantitative demographic information such as age group, gender, academic rank, race, ethnicity, and education level was also collected.

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Responsible Analysis When Tradeoffs are Taboo, 2002 (ICPSR 34810)

Released/updated on: 2013-09-11

Geographic coverage: Oregon, United States

Time period: 2002-05-07--2002-05-08

Responsible Analysis When Tradeoffs are Taboo was conducted in order to better understand "taboo" responses, and to distinguish choices that are truly taboo from those that are actually difficult or confusing. Respondents reviewed information for a number of different potentially taboo plans, decisions, or proposals, such as human cell cloning, genetic modification of wheat, different insurance rates for smokers and non-smokers, and were then asked to give their opinions regarding those proposals. Respondents were given different reason sets to agree or disagree with, relative to each proposal, that ranged from whether the proposal was morally wrong to whether the proposal violates the norms of society. If respondents did not agree with the proposal, they were asked additional questions. These additional questions were used to assess whether respondents would agree with the proposal passing if there was a dollar amount that they would save as a result. In this collection, the experiment had 22 scenarios and respondents were each given 11 of these scenarios. Demographic variables included gender, age, native language, ethnic identity, and year in school.

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Sharing Qualitative Research Data: Interviews with Research Participants, United States, 2018 (ICPSR 38870)

Released/updated on: 2023-10-17

Geographic coverage: United States

This study uses data from demographic surveys and semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews with 30 individuals who had experience participating in sensitive qualitative research studies to explore their understanding and concerns about qualitative data sharing. Participants were recruited from a research volunteer registry based in the Midwestern United States for an online pre-interview demographics survey and a phone interview.

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Sharing Qualitative Research Data: Survey of Qualitative Researchers, United States, 2019 (ICPSR 38957)

Released/updated on: 2024-03-28

Geographic coverage: United States

Qualitative health data are rarely shared in the United States. The U.S. qualitative researchers (N = 425) were surveyed on the barriers and facilitators of sharing qualitative health or sensitive research data. Most researchers (96%) have never shared qualitative data in a repository. Primary concerns were lack of participant permission to share data, data sensitivity, and breaching trust. Willingness to share would increase if participants agreed and if sharing increased the societal impact of their research. Key resources to increase willingness to share were funding, guidance, and de-identification assistance. Public health and biomedical researchers were most willing to share.

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Simple Crosstabs

South Korean General Election Panel Study: Two Waves, 2008 (ICPSR 34348)

Released/updated on: 2013-08-13

Geographic coverage: South Korea, Asia, Global

Time period: 2008-01-01--2008-12-30

The South Korean General Election Panel Study 2008 examined vote determinants of Korean voters and the causes and dynamics of changes in voter preferences. The survey was conducted from March to April 2008 in two waves with a large-scale panel of 3,503 representing the nation's gender, age, region, and education proportions. The study analyzed factors that influence the formation and change of voter preferences through three broad theoretical frameworks: (1) The sociological model that explains voter preference as a reflection of major social fragmentation (education, gender, income, religion, region, etc.); (2) The psychological model of the Michigan School that explains voter preference formation and change as activation of party identification in United States or Western elections, and regional identification in Korea as a proxy; (3) The rational voter model that posits that individuals, after calculating their own interests, support candidates or parties that possess the policies and ideology to maximize those interests. The South Korean Election Panel studies utilize "tracking core questions": questions that repeatedly track the change in vote determinants. These questions focus on attitudes of candidate factors, political party factors, election campaigns, issues, and policies. In this study, respondents were asked about: their voting behavior, party preferences, exposure to different media sources, the economy, various politicians, opinions about the election, opinions about President Lee Myung-bak and his administration, and the general election. Demographic information includes age, gender, religion, education level, occupation, hometown, homeownership type, and family income.

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Understanding the Use and Efficacy of Moderate Stringency DNA Searches, United States, 2018 (ICPSR 37691)

Released/updated on: 2023-05-17

Geographic coverage: United States

This study was undertaken to investigate familial DNA and moderate stringency DNA testing practices and to highlight the policy development, associated costs, limitations, and capabilities that DNA testing provides in order to offer relevant insight to criminal justice and law enforcement policymakers and researchers who are interested in the use of DNA testing to solve and deter crime.

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United States Biotechnology Study, 1997-1998 (ICPSR 3030)

Released/updated on: 2000-12-14

Geographic coverage: United States

Time period: 1997-11-01--1998-02-01

Fielded November 11, 1997, through February 14, 1998, this study collected data from United States citizens aged 18 and older regarding their interest in and attentiveness to selected current news issues, knowledge of and attitudes toward biotechnology, various forms of political participation, and knowledge of scientific concepts. Conducted not long after the 1996 Eurobarometer Survey (EUROBAROMETER 46.1: MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY, PRIVACY ON COMPUTER NETWORKS, AND THE COMMON EUROPEAN CURRENCY, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 1996 [ICPSR 6940]), this study posed some questions similar to those asked of European respondents. To begin the interview, respondents were asked how interested they were in selected news issues, including agriculture and farm events, economic and business conditions, new scientific and medical discoveries, new inventions and technologies, environmental pollution, and quality and cost of health care services, and how well informed they felt about these issues. They were asked how often they read a newspaper, what magazines and newsletters they read regularly, and whether new technologies such as solar energy, computers and information technology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, telecommunications, and space exploration would improve our way of life over the next 20 years. Respondents were also queried on the meaning of the term "modern biotechnology" and asked if they had heard or read anything about modern biotechnology in the last three months, where they heard or read about it, what they had heard or read, and how they would get more information on the subject if they wanted it. They were asked if they knew about the cloning of Dolly the sheep, whether they understood the terms "DNA" and "molecule", and whether they knew about specific applications of biotechnology used for food and drink production, plant and crop genetics for pest resistance, human genetics for medicine and for organ transplant, and detection of serious diseases in unborn children. Respondents were also asked whether these applications were useful, risky, or morally acceptable to society, whether the practices should be encouraged, and how much trust they would have in groups such as the American Medical Association, the Food and Drug Administration, university scientists, food manufacturers, the National Institutes of Health, news reporters, the United States Department of Agriculture, TIME or NEWSWEEK, and CONSUMER REPORTS if these groups were to make public statements about the safety of biotechnology. Agreement or disagreement was sought regarding statements about topics such as informed citizens' influence on government science and technology policies, federal funding of knowledge-advancing scientific research, pain and injury to laboratory animals for human benefit, current biotechnology regulations, personal or family benefits from biotechnology, religion and biotechnology, public involvement in biotechnology policies, and whether respondents supported or opposed biotechnology and why. Respondents were read a list of human attributes, including eye color, intelligence, happiness, athletic ability, work attitude, and musical ability, and asked if they thought each was inherited or learned. They were further queried as to whether, in the next 20 years, modern biotechnology would cause a reduction in environmental pollution, world hunger, or the range of fruits and vegetables available, create new diseases, cure most genetic diseases, improve Third World natural resource yield, produce designer babies, or replace most existing food products. Respondents were asked for their understanding of the term "scientific study" and to determine the truth of a set of statements having to do with bacteria, viruses, senility, cloning, the human immune system, and animal, human, and plant genetics. In addition, they were asked how important biotechnology issues were to them personally, how informed they felt about biotechnology, and if they had ever talked about this subject with someone prior to the interview. Demographic attributes collected include political participation (including whether the respondent had written or spoken to any public official during the past year, their party affiliation, and who they voted for in 1996), religious affiliation and participation, marital status, number of adults and children in the household, educational attainment and field of study (including specific science and math courses taken in high school and any current studies), current employment status and occupation, computer usage at work, pets, language spoken at home, computer ownership, World Wide Web access and usage, smoking, geographic location, race, age, and gender.

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Value System in Taiwan, 1970 (ICPSR 7223)

Released/updated on: 1992-02-16

Geographic coverage: Asia, Taiwan

This study surveyed heads of households or wives of heads of households in order to obtain an inventory of the basic (religious) value structure in Taiwan. Attitudinal and behavioral differences between rural and urban dwellers were also explored. The questionnaire concentrated on the following areas: socioeconomics, living conditions, family, social interaction, leisure time, process and results of urbanization, value system in general, religious attitudes and behavior, and perception of and contact with Christianity in Taiwan. There were 1,882 respondents in the cross-section sample and an additional 340 exclusively from the Hsien stratum. Demographic data include sex, age, marital status, religion, education, parents' education, and family income.

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Washington Post Paula Jones Lawsuit Dismissal Poll, April 1998 (ICPSR 2486)

Released/updated on: 1998-07-28

Geographic coverage: United States

This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the presidency, the recent dismissal by a federal judge of the Paula Jones' sexual harassment lawsuit against President Bill Clinton, and independent counsel Kenneth Starr's investigations of the president. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Kenneth Starr, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, former Arkansas state employee Paula Jones, former White House volunteer Kathleen Willey, and the United States Congress. Those queried were asked to assess Clinton's honesty, personal moral and ethical standards, strength as a leader, understanding of the American people, and ability to maintain a strong economy. A series of questions addressed the recent allegations of sexual misconduct and obstruction of justice waged against Clinton. Topics included the overall importance of these allegations to the American people, the actions that should be taken if Clinton were to be found guilty, the lasting effect of these allegations on Clinton's legacy, who was to blame for the scandals, and whether Clinton or his advisors attempted to obstruct Starr's investigation. Respondents were also asked to assess the future of Starr's investigation and whether Starr was seeking the truth or merely trying to damage Clinton politically. Demographic variables include age, race, ethnicity, sex, education, political party, voter participation history, and family income.