Respondent's Sex
Race of Respondent
Region of the United States
General Happiness
Is Life Exciting or Dull
Number of Brothers and Sisters
Number of Children
Age of Respondent
Highest Year of School Completed
Highest Year School Completed, Father
Highest Year School Completed, Mother
Highest Year School Completed, Spouse
R's Occupational Prestige Score (1980)
Occupational Category
R's Federal Income Tax
Take Active Part in World Affairs
To Obey
To Be Well Liked or Popular
To Think for Oneself
To Work Hard
To Help Others
Ill Enough to Go to a Doctor
Counselling for Mental Problems
Infertility, Unable to Have a Baby
Drinking Problem
Illegal Drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine)
Partner (Husband, Wife) In Hospital
Child in Hospital
Child on Drugs, Drinking Problem
Death of a Close Friend
Unemployed and Looking for Work a Month +
Being Demoted or Move to Worse Position
Cut in Pay or Reduced Hours
Being Passed Over for Promotion
Having Trouble with One's Boss
Own Business Losing Money or Failing
Partner (Husband, Wife) Being Fired
Partner (Husband, Wife) Cut in Pay
One's Spouse Being Unemployed
Most Important Problems in Last 12 Months
# Health Yes Responses to 9 Questions