G. RELATIONSHIPS (W13, 2002)

MARIED13 G1 Have you ever been married?

1 No

2 Yes

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G1A When did you get married?

Month Year

MAR1MO13, MAR1YR13 (first marriage)

MAR2MO13, MAR2YR13 (second marriage)

MAR3MO13, MAR3YR13 (third marriage)

DIVOR13 G2 Have you ever been divorced?

1 No

2 Yes

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G2A When did you get divorced?

Month Year

DIV1MO13, DIV1YR13 (first divorce)

DIV2MO13, DIV2YR13 (second divorce)

DIV3MO13, DIV3YR13 (third divorce)

KIDS13 G3 Do you have any children?

1 No

2 Yes

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G3A When were these children born?                                 What is their relationship to you? 

Please mark all categories that apply to each child listed.

G4 All things considered, on a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 is really bad and 10 is perfect:

CH1REL13 How would you describe your relationship with your oldest child? Circle one.

CH2REL13 How would you describe your relationship with your second child? Circle one.

CH3REL13 How would you describe your relationship with your third child? Circle one.

CHYREL13 How would you describe your relationship with your youngest (if you have not already answered for this child)? Circle one.

SPSWRK13 G5 After the birth/arrival of your youngest child, did you or your spouse/partner take any time off from work to care for your child?

1 No

2 Yes

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G5A How much time did you take off work?

G5ALO13 Low response

G5AHI13 High response

G5B How much time did your spouse/partner take off work?

G5BLO13 Low response

G5BHI13 High response

G6 Many parents rely upon other people to help them take care of their children. For those listed below who assist you, please indicate the number of hours per week, and any cost. If there is no cost, please record a 0 in the Cost column.

G7 How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Circle one number for each

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

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G7A13 I feel I am doing a good job as a parent.

G7B13 I seem to have more disagreements with my children than most parents do.

G7C13 I feel good about the opportunities I have been able to provide for my children.

G7D13 I do a good job disciplining my children when necessary.

G7E13 I do a good job making my children feel loved.

G7F13 I do a good job communicating with my children.

G7G13 I honestly believe I have all the skills necessary to be a good parent.

G7H13 It seems to me that family life with my children has been more difficult than most people’s.

G7I13 I would make a fine role model for a new parent to learn how to be a good parent.

G7J13 I often feel helpless in dealing with my children.

G7K13 I feel sure my children are well cared for in childcare.

G8 How often do the following occur in your relationship with your children? Circle one number for each.

1 Never

2 Seldom

3 Sometimes

4 Often

5 Almost Always

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COMAR13 G9 Are you currently married or cohabiting in an intimate relationship?

1 No

2 Yes

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G9A Is your partner or spouse currently (Circle all that apply):

SPSCHL13 Attending school

SPUNEM13 Unemployed and looking for work

SPMLTY13 In the military service

SPHMKR13 A full-time homemaker

SPWKPT13 Working part-time (less than 35 hours per week)

SPWKFT13 Working full-time (35 hours or more per week)

SPJBNA13 Not applicable

G9B What is his/her main occupation? Please tell us the name of his/her job:

For more information about this variable, see work history and occupational coding

SPSEDU13 G10 What level of education has your spouse or partner completed?

1 Elementary or junior high school

2 High school or GED (General Education Diploma)

3 Technical or vocational school

4 Associate degree

5 Some college

6 Bachelor's degree (4 year college or university)

7 Master’s degree

8 Ph.D. or professional degree

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REG1113 G11 All things considered, how satisfied are you with your relationship with your spouse or partner?

1 Very dissatisfied

2 Somewhat dissatisfied

3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

4 Somewhat satisfied

5 Very satisfied

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REG1213 G12 How important are the things you do with your spouse or partner to you?

1 Not at all important

2 Not too important

3 Somewhat important

4 Pretty important

5 Very important

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G13 How do you feel about the fairness in your relationship in each of the following areas?

G14 How often do the following occur in your relationship with your spouse or partner?

HOME13 G15 How many people live in your current household? (Include only those people who live in your household right now--include yourself.)