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Can Church Schools Reduce Risk of HIV Infection for Orphan Girls in Zimbabwe? (ICPSR 35937)
Released/updated on: 2015-06-03
Geographic coverage: Zimbabwe
This study collects self-administered surveys completed by orphan adolescent girls in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. Concept mapping techniques are also used to gather information from adults (church personnel, teachers, and administrators), as well as orphan teen girls. The project tests whether modest support can retain orphan girls in school through the transition to high school, and whether religious schooling adds greater protection than secular schooling for HIV risk behaviors.
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CBS News/New York Times National Catholic Poll February #2, 2013 (ICPSR 34994)
Released/updated on: 2014-03-25
Geographic coverage: United States
This poll, the last of two fielded February 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 for their opinions on the Catholic Church, as well as a variety of questions regarding the pope, and the selection of the new pope. More specifically, respondents were asked whether the Catholic Church is "in touch", for their opinions on women becoming priests, priests getting married, and birth control, abortion, and sex abuse in the Church. Respondents were also asked about religious freedom in the United States, health care policies in relation to religious freedom, the Vatican's investigation of nuns in the United States, their personal monetary contributions to the Church, and church attendance. Additional topics included illegal immigration, the death penalty, and same-sex marriage. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, marital status, education, household income, type of residential area (e.g. urban or rural), political party affiliation, political philosophy, religious preferences, and whether respondents thought of themselves as born again Christians.
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Jewish School Study, 2001 [United States] (ICPSR 4550)
Released/updated on: 2009-06-11
Geographic coverage: United States, Chicago, Illinois
The Jewish School Study was undertaken to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of Jewish education, how Jewish day schools are formed and organized, how Jewish schools contribute to the maintenance of continuity of a 400-year tradition, how adolescent Jews develop their identity, and what role religious education plays in this development. Questions also asked how Jewish adolescents and their parents participate in Jewish life, express their feelings about being Jewish, the role of spirituality in their lives, how they learn about Jewish life, and their relationship/ties with Israel and the Jewish people. Part 1, the Parent Survey, asked parents of students in Jewish schools about the financial costs of religious education, their religious background, Jewish religious practices of their household, as well as their own religious beliefs and spirituality. The survey also sought answers to questions on the parents' reasons for their choice of Jewish school, how involved and in what ways they were involved in their child's school and education, their involvement in the Jewish community, their level of knowledge on various subjects related to Judaism, and their opinions on their own parenting. Other information collected included marital status, income, family status, family origins, education, and employment. Part 2, the Student Survey, asked students about their religious background, the religious practices and experiences in their household, and their own Jewish practices. Students were then asked about how they spent their free time on Saturdays and weekdays, how they and their parents felt about being Jewish, and what types of rules their parents had for them. Additionally, students were queried about their values, friends, and future plans; knowledge of various subjects relating to Judaism; and their opinions of their school, teachers, and their own academic performance. Background information collected included gender, grade in school, name and types of schools attended, household composition, language spoken in the home, and parents' education and employment. Part 3, the Teacher Survey, asked teachers about the settings they worked in and the salary and benefits of those positions. Respondents also were asked about the classes they taught, the use of various teaching methods and media, and their roles and responsibilities. The survey also asked the teachers about their training and professional development, their perceptions and attitudes about their school, parental involvement, resources and facilities, and school goals. Additionally, teachers were asked about their religious background, Jewish religious practices of their own households, and their personal religious beliefs and spirituality. Background information collected included type of postsecondary education, gender, age, place of birth, marital status, income, and future career plans.
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National Survey of Private Schools, 1985-1986 (ICPSR 2396)
Released/updated on: 1999-03-25
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1985-01-01--1986-01-01
For this survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,700 private schools was drawn from a list of private schools in existence in 1983 in 75 areas of the country. Data were collected by mail and telephone from the principals of the sampled schools. Information was gathered on: religious orientation of the school, enrollment, grade span, staff size, tuition, programs offered, and years of operation. Additional information on existence of advanced placement (AP) programs, number of students enrolled in 12th-grade classes and number of students graduated from among them, and SAT test score results for seniors was collected from secondary schools.
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National Survey of Private Schools, 1985-1986: Teacher Questionnaire (ICPSR 2395)
Released/updated on: 2000-10-18
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1985-01-01--1986-01-01
For this survey, a nationally representative sample of 6,299 private school teachers was drawn from a list of teachers employed in the fall of 1985 in a sample of 1,700 private schools in 75 areas of the country (see also NATIONAL SURVEY OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, 1985-1986 [ICPSR 2396]). Data were collected from teachers by mail and telephone on topics such as salary, opinions, years of experience, educational background, and class load. Variables covering educational background include highest academic degree earned, which subject(s) their degrees were in, and further training courses taken, whether for credit, in-service training, or other training. Information on class load includes grade and subject matter taught, number of students enrolled, and whether their classrooms had teacher aides.
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Universe of Private Schools, 1976-1980: Condensed Version [United States] (ICPSR 2394)
Released/updated on: 2000-09-25
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1976-01-01--1980-01-01
This dataset, a condensed version of UNIVERSE OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, 1976-1980: [UNITED STATES] (ICPSR 6588), consists of a four-year summary of data on private schools in the United States for 1976-1980. Each private elementary and secondary school is categorized as religiously affiliated or not. Information collected from school administrators includes state and county in which the school is located, type of school, lowest and highest grade served, enrollment, number of teachers, pupil/teacher ratio, and number of graduates. There are no data for 1979.
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Universe of Private Schools, 1976-1980: [United States] (ICPSR 6588)
Released/updated on: 2000-09-18
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1976-01-01--1980-01-01
This dataset, a longer version of UNIVERSE OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, 1976-1980: CONDENSED VERSION [UNITED STATES] (ICPSR 2394), consists of a four-year summary of data on private schools in the United States for 1976-1980. Information filled out by school administrators includes name and address of school, school district, type of school, lowest and highest grades taught, religious affiliation, enrollment, number of high school graduates, number of students, student/teacher ratio, and number of teachers employed. There are no data for 1979.