Study ID
Survey weight full w1 sample
Survey weight original w1 sample
W1CUMULATIVE_WT_NR1
W1CUMULATIVE_WT_NR2
W1CUMULATIVE_WT_NR3
W1CUMULATIVE_WT_SAMPLING
W1WEIGHTING_CELL_NR1
W1WEIGHTING_CELL_NR2AND3
W1FRAME_WT
Year in which w1 survey was completed
Cohort
Education
High school or less
Education (official)
Employment 2010
Survey completed by mail (scan) or web
MSA city
Party affiliation
Rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) urbanicity score
Rural-urban commuting area (RUCA) urbanicity score, missing imputed
Urbanicity
Urbanicity with imputation
Zip code (official)
State code based on zip code (official)
Census division
Census region
Miles away from nearest LGBT health clinic
60 or more miles from nearest LGBT health center
Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to ten at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder woul
On which step do you think you will stand about five years from now?
Generally, how would you say things are these days in your life? Would you say that you are...
I don't feel I belong to anything I'd call a community.
I feel close to other people in my community.
My community is a source of comfort.
People who do a favor expect nothing in return.
People do not care about other people's problems.
I believe that people are kind.
I have something valuable to give to the world.
My daily activities do not produce anything worthwhile for my community.
I have nothing important to contribute to society.
The world is becoming a better place for everyone.
Society has stopped making progress.
Society isn't improving for people like me.
The world is too complex for me.
I cannot make sense of what's going on in the world.
I find it easy to predict what will happen next in society.
Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for... racial and ethnic minorities
Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for... gay, lesbian, or bisexual people
Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for... transgender people
Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for... immigrants from other countries
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. Asian/Asian American
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. Black/African American
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. Middle Eastern/North African
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. White
Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? Please mark all that apply. American Indian or Alaskan Native
Write in response for W1Q20
What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate?
If you had to choose only one of the following terms, which best describes your current gender identity?
Which of the following best describes your current sexual orientation?
Write in response for W1Q29
In the last 5 years, who did you have sex with? By sex we mean any activity you personally define as sexual activity. Please mark all that apply. Women, non-transgender
In the last 5 years, who did you have sex with? By sex we mean any activity you personally define as sexual activity. Please mark all that apply. Men, non-transgender
In the last 5 years, who did you have sex with? By sex we mean any activity you personally define as sexual activity. Please mark all that apply. Transgender women/male-to-female (MTF)
In the last 5 years, who did you have sex with? By sex we mean any activity you personally define as sexual activity. Please mark all that apply. Transgender men/female-to-male (FTM)
In the last 5 years, who did you have sex with? By sex we mean any activity you personally define as sexual activity. Please mark all that apply. I have not had sex with anyone in the last 5 years
Please indicate how sexually attracted you are to the following types of people: women, non-transgender
Please indicate how sexually attracted you are to the following types of people: men, non-transgender
Please indicate how sexually attracted you are to the following types of people: transgender women/male-to-female (MTF)
Please indicate how sexually attracted you are to the following types of people: transgender men/female-to-male (FTM)
Are you currently in a relationship or feel a special commitment to someone?
For how many years have you been in your relationship with your current partner?
What is your current partner's gender?
Do you live with your current partner?
Which of the following best describes the legal status of your relationship with your current partner?
A person's appearance, style, or dress may affect the way people think of them. On average, how do you think people would describe your appearance, style, or dress?
A person's mannerisms, such as the way they walk or talk, may affect the way people think of them. On average, how do you think people would describe your mannerisms?
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Androgynous (neither masculine or feminine)
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Butch/soft butch/stud/aggressive
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Femme/hard femme/lipstick
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Bear/cub/wolf/otter
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Leather/fetish/kink
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Jock/muscle/gym
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Twink
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Top
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Bottom
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Versatile (or Vers)
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. I don't use any of these kinds of labels
Do you identify with any of these labels related to sexual and gender communities or roles? Please mark all that apply. Other
Write in response for W1Q39
My sexual orientation is an insignificant part of who I am.
My sexual orientation is a central part of my identity.
To understand who I am as a person, you have to know that I'm LGB.
Being an LGB person is a very important aspect of my life.
I believe being LGB is an important part of me.
At what age were you first sexually attracted to someone of the same sex as you?
At what age were you the first time you had sex with someone of the same sex?
At what age did you have your first intimate relationship with someone of the same sex, where you both felt like you were in love or romantically involved?
At what age did you first realize that you were LGB?
At what age did you first tell a straight friend that you were LGB?
At what age did you first tell a family member that you were LGB?
How old were you when it was clear to you that someone in your family had found out that you were LGB before you told them?
Now thinking back to when you were in high school, how "out" were you at school?
You feel you're a part of the LGBT community.
Participating in the LGBT community is a positive thing for you.
You feel a bond with the LGBT community.
You are proud of the LGBT community.
It is important for you to be politically active in the LGBT community.
If we work together, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people can solve problems in the LGBT community.
You really feel that any problems faced by the LGBT community are also your own problems.
When seeking healthcare... I worry about being negatively judged because of my sexual orientation or gender identity.
When seeking healthcare... I worry that evaluations of me may be negatively affected by my sexual orientation or gender identity.
When seeking healthcare... I worry that diagnoses of me/my health may be negatively affected by my sexual orientation or gender identity.
When seeking healthcare... I worry that I might confirm negative stereotypes about LGBT people.
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. I currently do not have health insurance
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance through my current or former employer or union
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance through my spouse/partner
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance through my parent
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance through someone other than my spouse/partner or parent
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance I purchased through healthcare.gov or a health insurance marketplace (sometimes called "Obamacare")
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Insurance I purchased directly from an insurance company
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Medicare (for people 65 and older, or people with certain disabilities)
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Medicaid (government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability)
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. TRICARE or other military healthcare
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. VA (including if you ever used or enrolled for VA healthcare)
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Indian Health Service
Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans? Please mark all that apply. Another type of health insurance or health coverage plan
Write in response for W1Q64
Is there a place that you usually go to when you are sick or need advice about your health?
What kind of place is it? Please select all that apply. Clinic or health center
What kind of place is it? Please select all that apply. Doctor's office or HMO
What kind of place is it? Please select all that apply. Hospital emergency room
What kind of place is it? Please select all that apply. Hospital outpatient department
What kind of place is it? Please select all that apply. Some other place
Write in response for W1Q66
In the past 5 years, how often have you been to a LGBT-specific clinic or provider for your healthcare?
During the past 12 months, have you looked for information ONLINE about certain health or medical issues? If yes, please mark all that apply. No
During the past 12 months, have you looked for information ONLINE about certain health or medical issues? If yes, please mark all that apply. Yes, an LGBT-specific website
During the past 12 months, have you looked for information ONLINE about certain health or medical issues? If yes, please mark all that apply. Yes, a general website
In the next year, if it were possible for you to do so, how important would it be for you to go for healthcare at an LGBT-specific clinic or provider?
Would you say that in general your health is...
Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. High cholesterol
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Heart condition or heart disease
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Angina
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. A heart attack
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. A stroke
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Emphysema
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Asthma
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. An ulcer
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Cancer or a malignancy of any kind
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Diabetes
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, borderline diabetes, or high blood sugar
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Blood clots in legs or lungs
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Osteoporosis or loss of bone density
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Thyroid problems
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Liver disease
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Kidney disease
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. HIV/AIDS
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Other sexually transmitted infection (not including HIV/AIDS)
Have you EVER been told by a doctor or health professional that you had any of the following? Please mark all that apply. Sleep disorder (e.g., insomnia or sleep apnea)
Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?
Do you now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? Please include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... nervous
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... hopeless
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... restless or fidgety
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... so depressed that nothing could cheer you up
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... that everything was an effort
During the past 30 days, about how often did you feel... worthless
About how often do you get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV?
About how often do you get tested for HIV?
How often do you worry that you might get HIV?
How likely is it that you will become HIV positive in your lifetime?
Are you currently taking Truvada as PrEP?
Truvada is a pill that HIV-negative people can take to prevent HIV infection. This is called PrEP (or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). How familiar are you with Truvada as PrEP?
Are you for or against HIV-negative people taking Truvada as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent the transmission of HIV?
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day?
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life? Five packs of cigarettes are equal to 100 cigarettes. Please do not include electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, NJOY, Bluetip), herbal cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, little cigars, pipes, bidis
Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
How often do you use drugs other than alcohol?
Do you use more than one type of drug on the same occasion?
How many times do you take drugs on a typical day when you use drugs?
How often are you influenced heavily by drugs?
Over the past year, have you felt that your longing for drugs was so strong that you could not resist it?
Has it happened, over the past year, that you have not been able to stop taking drugs once you started?
How often over the past year have you taken drugs and then neglected to do something you should have done?
How often over the past year have you needed to take a drug the morning after heavy drug use the day before?
How often over the past year have you had guilt feelings or a bad conscience because you used drugs?
Have you or anyone else been hurt (mentally or physically) because you used drugs?
Has a relative or a friend, a doctor or a nurse, or anyone else, been worried about your drug use or said to you that you should stop using drugs?
Did you ever in your life have thoughts of killing yourself?
(W1Q102) About how old were you? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q103) About how old were you the very first time? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q104) About how old were you the most recent time? Your best estimate is fine.
Did you ever have any intention to act on thoughts of wishing you were dead or trying to kill yourself?
(W1Q106) About how old were you? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q107) About how old were you the very first time? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q108) About how old were you the most recent time? Your best estimate is fine.
Did you ever think about how you might kill yourself (e.g., taking pills, shooting yourself) or work out a plan of how to kill yourself?
(W1Q110) About how old were you? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q111) About how old were you the very first time? Your best estimate is fine.
(W1Q112) About how old were you the most recent time? Your best estimate is fine.
Did you ever make a suicide attempt (i.e., purposefully hurt yourself with at least some intention to die)?
If yes, how many different suicide attempts did you ever make?
(W1Q115) About how old were you? Your best estimate is fine.
About how old were you the very first time you made a suicide attempt? Your best estimate is fine.
About how old were you the last time you made a suicide attempt? Your best estimate is fine.
If yes, what were the most serious injuries you ever received from a suicide attempt?
Did you ever do something to hurt yourself on purpose, but without wanting to die (e.g., cutting yourself, hitting yourself, or burning yourself)?
(W1Q120) About how old were you? Your best estimate is fine.
About how old were you the very first time you hurt yourself on purpose, but without wanting to die? Your best estimate is fine.
About how old were you the most recent time you hurt yourself on purpose, but without wanting to die? Your best estimate is fine.
Are you out to all, most, some, or out to none of your... family
Are you out to all, most, some, or out to none of your... straight friends
Are you out to all, most, some, or out to none of your... co-workers
Are you out to all, most, some, or out to none of your... healthcare providers
How often, if ever, can people tell you are LGB even if you don't tell them?
Most people where I live think less of a person who is LGB.
Most employers where I live will hire openly LGB people if they are qualified for the job.
Most people where I live would not want someone who is openly LGB to take care of their children.
I have tried to stop being attracted to people who are the same sex as me.
If someone offered me the chance to be completely heterosexual, I would accept the chance.
I wish I weren't LGB.
I feel that being LGB is a personal shortcoming for me.
I would like to get professional help in order to change my sexual orientation from LGB to straight.
Did you ever receive treatment from someone who tried to change your sexual orientation (such as try to make you straight/heterosexual) If yes, please mark all that apply.
(W1Q133_1) Did you ever receive treatment from someone who tried to change your sexual orientation (such as try to make you straight/heterosexual) If yes, please mark all that apply.
(W1Q133_2) Did you ever receive treatment from someone who tried to change your sexual orientation (such as try to make you straight/heterosexual) If yes, please mark all that apply.
(W1Q133_3) Did you ever receive treatment from someone who tried to change your sexual orientation (such as try to make you straight/heterosexual) If yes, please mark all that apply.
About how old were you the last time you received treatment to change your sexual orientation?
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? You were hit, beaten, physically attacked, or sexually assaulted.
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? You were robbed, or your property was stolen, vandalized, or purposely damaged.
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? Someone tried to attack you, rob you, or damage your property, but they didn't succeed.
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? Someone threatened you with violence.
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? Someone verbally insulted or abused you.
Since the age of 18, how often have any of the following happened to you? Someone threw an object at you.
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... age
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... sex (being male or female)
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... being transgender
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... gender expression or appearance
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... race/ethnicity
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... income level or education
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... sexual orientation
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... physical appearance (e.g., weight, height)
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... religion/spirituality
If you said you had any of these experiences (being assaulted, robbed, threatened with violence, insulted, and abused), would you say they happened because of your... disability
Since the age of 18, how often were you fired from your job or denied a job?
Since the age of 18, how often were you denied a promotion or received a negative evaluation?
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... age
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... sex (being male or female)
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... being transgender
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... gender expression or appearance
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... race/ethnicity
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... income level or education
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... sexual orientation
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... physical appearance (e.g., weight, height)
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... religion/spirituality
If you were fired, denied a job or promotion, or received a negative evaluation, would you say this happened because of your... disability
Since the age of 18, how often were you prevented from moving into or buying a house or apartment by a landlord or realtor?
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... age
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... sex (being male or female)
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... being transgender
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... gender expression or appearance
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... race/ethnicity
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... income level or education
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... sexual orientation
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... physical appearance (e.g., weight, height
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... religion/spirituality
If you were prevented from moving into or buying a home or apartment by a landlord or realtor, would you say this happened because of your... disability
During the last 12 months... did you move or have anyone new come to live with you?
During the last 12 months... were you fired or laid off from a job?
During the last 12 months... were you unemployed and looking for a job for more than a month?
During the last 12 months... have you had trouble with your boss or a coworker?
During the last 12 months... did you change jobs, job responsibilities or work hours?
During the last 12 months... did you get separated or divorced or break off a steady relationship?
During the last 12 months... have you had serious problems with a neighbor, friend, or relative?
During the last 12 months... have you experienced a major financial crisis, declared bankruptcy or more than once been unable to pay your bills on time?
During the last 12 months... did you have serious trouble with the police or the law?
During the last 12 months... was something stolen from you, including things that you carry like a wallet, or something inside or outside your home?
During the last 12 months... has anyone intentionally damaged or destroyed property owned by you or someone else in your house?
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... age
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... sex (being male or female)
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... being transgender
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... gender expression or appearance
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... race/ethnicity
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... income level or education
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... sexual orientation
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... physical appearance (e.g., weight, height)
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... religion/spirituality
Would you say these experiences listed in question 142 happened because of your... disability
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? You were treated with less courtesy than other people.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? You were treated with less respect than other people.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? You received poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? People acted as if they thought you were not smart.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? People acted as if they were afraid of you.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? People acted as if they thought you were dishonest.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? People acted as if they were better than you.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? You were called names or insulted.
In your day-to-day life over the past year, how often did any of the following things happen to you? You were threatened or harassed.
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... age
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... sex (being female or male)
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... being transgender
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... gender appearance or expression
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... ethnicity/race
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... education or income level
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... sexual orientation
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... physical appearance (e.g., height, weight)
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... spirituality/religion
Would you say these experiences happened because of your... disability
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you're trying to take on too many things at once.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you don't have enough money to make ends meet.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: your job often leaves you feeling both mentally and physically tired.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you are looking for a job and can't find the one you want.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you have a lot of conflict with your partner/boyfriend/girlfriend.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: your parents do not approve of your partner/boyfriend/girlfriend.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you are alone too much.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you wonder whether you will ever find a partner or spouse.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: your relationship with your parents is strained or conflicted.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you have a parent, child, or a spouse or partner who is in very bad mental, emotional or physical health.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: you wish you could have children but you cannot.
Thinking about your life currently, are the statements below not true, somewhat true, or very true for you: a child's behavior or mood is a source of serious concern to you.
As a child, my favorite toys and games were...
As a child, the characters on TV or in the movies that I imitated or admired were...
In fantasy or pretend play, I took the role...
As a child, I felt...
Now, looking back before you were 18 years of age... did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal?
Now, looking back before you were 18 years of age... did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic?
Now, looking back before you were 18 years of age... did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medications?
Now, looking back before you were 18 years of age... did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
(Before 18 years of age) Were your parents separated or divorced?
(Before 18 years of age) How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch or beat each other up?
Before age 18, how often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking.
(Before 18 years of age) How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down?
(Before 18 years of age) How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you, or an adult ever touch you sexually?
(Before 18 years of age) How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you, or an adult, try to make you touch them sexually?
(Before 18 years of age) How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you, or an adult, force you to have sex?
How often, if ever, were you bullied before you were 18 years old?
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... age
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... sex (being male or female)
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... being transgender
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... gender expression or appearance
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... race/ethnicity
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... income level or education
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... sexual orientation
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... physical appearance (e.g., weight, height)
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... religion/spirituality
When you were bullied before you were 18 years old, would you say it was because of your... disability
There is a special person who is around when I am in need.
There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
My family really tries to help me.
I get the emotional help and support I need from my family.
I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me.
My friends really try to help me.
I can count on my friends when things go wrong.
I can talk about my problems with my family.
I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings.
My family is willing to help me make decisions.
I can talk about my problems with my friends.
In what year were you born?
Were you born in the United States?
Did you live in the United States most of the time from age 6 to age 13?
Were one or both of your parents born outside the United States?
Do you have any children?
Which of the following best describe the age of your children and their current living arrangement? Please mark all that apply. Child/Children under age 18 living with you
Which of the following best describe the age of your children and their current living arrangement? Please mark all that apply. Child/Children under age 18 not living with you
Which of the following best describe the age of your children and their current living arrangement? Please mark all that apply. Child/Children 18 years of age or older living with you
Which of the following best describe the age of your children and their current living arrangement? Please mark all that apply. Child/Children 18 years of age or older not living with you
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Employed full-time by an employer
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Employed part-time by an employer
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Self-employed
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Out of work, and have been for 1 year or more
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Out of work, and have been for less than 1 year
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. A homemaker
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. A student
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Retired
Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Please mark all that apply. Unable to work due to disability
What is your total annual household income, before taxes? Please include income from wages and salaries, money you get from family members living elsewhere, farming, and all other sources.
Including yourself, how many people (including children) live on that household income?
What is your total annual personal income, before taxes? Please include income from wages and salaries, money you get from family members living elsewhere, farming, and all other sources.
Suppose you cashed in all your checking and savings accounts and any stocks and bonds, real estate, and sold your home, your vehicles, and all of your valuable possessions. Then suppose you put that money toward paying off all your loans including mortgage
Do you own or rent your home? "Home" is defined as the place where you live most of the time/the majority of the year. "Other arrangement" may include living in a group home or staying with friends or family without paying rent.
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In a house/apartment/condo you owned (alone or with others)
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In a house/apartment/condo that you rented (alone or with others)
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. With a partner, spouse or other person who pays for the housing
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. With parents or family you grew up with
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. With friends or family temporarily
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. On the street, in a car, in an abandoned building, in a park, or a place that is NOT a house, apartment, shelter, or other housing
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In a shelter
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In a group home facility
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In a nursing/adult care facility/hospital
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In campus/university housing.
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. In military barracks
Where have you lived in the last 12 months? Please mark all that apply. Other.
How often have you moved in the past 2 years?
What is your present religion, if any?
Thinking about when you were a child, in what religion were you raised, if any?
Aside from weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend religious services?
Have you ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
Were you ever discharged or separated from service?
Were you ever discharged or separated for 'homosexual admission' or 'homosexual conduct' under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'
Was your discharge or separation from service related to you being LGB?
In most ways, my life is close to my ideal.
The conditions of my life are excellent.
I am satisfied with life.
So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.
If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.
Race - screener
Race - survey
Original or extended enrollment sample
Sex at birth
Gender identity
Sex and gender categories
Age on survey
Sexual identity
Sexual minority identity
Personal income
Personal income with imputation
Household income
Household income with imputation
Census poverty
Census poverty with imputation
Census poverty categorical
Census poverty categorical with imputation
Did you ever receive treatment from someone who tried to change your sexual orientation?
Conversion therapy from healthcare provider
Conversion therapy from religious leader
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) emotional abuse
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) emotional abuse with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) incarceration household member
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) incarceration household member with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household intimate partner violence
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household intimate partner violence with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household mental illness
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household mental illness with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) physical abuse
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) physical abuse with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) parental separation or divorce
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) parental separation or divorce with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) sexual abuse
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) sexual abuse with imputation
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household substance abuse
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) household substance abuse with imputation
Audit-C
Audit-C with imputation
Childhood gender nonconformity
Childhood gender nonconformity with imputation
Community connectedness
Community connectedness with imputation
Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT)
Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) with imputation
Everyday discrimination
Everyday discrimination with imputation
Felt stigma
Felt stigma with imputation
Healthcare stereotype threat
Healthcare stereotype threat with imputation
Identity centrality
Identity centrality with imputation
Internalized homophobia
Internalized homophobia with imputation
Kessler 6 with imputation
Satisfaction with life
Satisfaction with life with imputation
Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM_R)
Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM_R) with imputation
Social well-being scale
Social well-being scale with imputations
Social support - full scale
Social support - family with imputation
Social support - friends
Social support - friends with imputation
Social support - full scale with imputation
Social support - significant others
Social support - significant others with imputation
I have spent time trying to find out more about my race/ethnic group, such as its history, traditions, and customs.
I have a strong sense of belonging to my own race/ethnic group.
I understand pretty well what my race/ethnic group membership means to me.
I have often done things that will help me understand my race/ethnic background better.
I have often talked to other people in order to learn more about my race/ethnic group.
I feel a strong attachment towards my own race/ethnic group.
Social support - family
Kessler 6
R is Black