H. FRIENDS (W8, 1995)

W8C201 H1 When things get rough, do you have a friend (or friends) who you can really talk to, someone you can turn to for support and understanding?

1 Yes, I am very sure I do

2 Yes, I am fairly sure I do

3 No, I don't

4 I am not sure

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Here's a list of problems that might come up in a person's life. Who would you discuss them with? (circle all that apply)

W8C202 H1A1 Items from the following sections (H2 thru H7)
                                        1 None of the items are answered
                                        2 At least one of them is answered
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1 Circled 2 Not circled -9 Missing
	Spouse or partner	A friend	A relative
H2A-C What kind of car to buy	W8C203	W8C204	W8C205
H3A-C Who to vote for in an election	W8C206	W8C207	W8C208
H4A-C Financial problems	W8C209	W8C210	W8C211
H5A-C Difficulties with your boss or supervisor	W8C212	W8C213	W8C214
H6A-C A serious health problem	W8C215	W8C216	W8C217
H7A-C Whether to change to a better, but risky, new job	W8C218	W8C219	W8C220

W8C221 H8 How close do you feel to your closest friend?

1 Extremely close

2 Quite close

3 Fairly close

4 Not close at all

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W8C222 H9 Do you think there will always be people who you can count on in the future?

1 I'm certain there will be

2 I'm pretty sure there will be

3 I'm not completely sure there will be

4 I doubt there will be

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