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What is your gender?
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Male
Female
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191
103
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64.3 %
34.7 %
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No answer: |
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1.0 % | |
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What is your race?
Caucasian African American Asian Hispanic Native American Other : (Click here to view values) |
261
14
6
7
0
5
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87.9 %
4.7 %
2.0 %
2.4 %
0.0 %
1.7 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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How far is your home from where you grew up?
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Within 25 miles
Within 100 miles
Within 500 miles
More than 500 miles away
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56
35
70
132
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18.9 %
11.8 %
23.6 %
44.4 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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Do you live in
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A large city
A small city or town
A suburb
A rural area
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112
59
106
18
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37.7 %
19.9 %
35.7 %
6.1 %
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No answer: |
2 |
0.7 % | |
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YOUR RELATIONSHIPS |
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What is your marital status?
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Single
Married, or similar long term commitment, 1st time
Remarried/long term commitment after being widowed
Remarried/long term commitment after divorce
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41
229
1
23
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13.8 %
77.1 %
0.3 %
7.7 %
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No answer: |
3 |
1.0 % | |
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If you are single, are you:
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Never married
Divorced or separated
Widow/widower
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22
17
4
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7.4 %
5.7 %
1.3 %
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No answer: |
254 |
85.5 % | |
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If you are married or in a similar long term commitment, how long have you been in this relationship?
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5 or less years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
21-25 years
More than 25 years
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13
25
59
79
69
12
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4.4 %
8.4 %
19.9 %
26.6 %
23.2 %
4.0 %
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No answer: |
40 |
13.5 % | |
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Where did you meet your current spouse or partner ?
Before Princeton At Princeton At graduate school At work Socially, after Princeton Through mutual friends On a blind date On line/dating service Other : (Click here to view values) |
16
34
39
43
40
42
13
5
27
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5.4 %
11.4 %
13.1 %
14.5 %
13.5 %
14.1 %
4.4 %
1.7 %
9.1 %
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No answer: |
38 |
12.8 % | |
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Is your spouse/partner a Princetonian?
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Yes
no
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44
216
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14.8 %
72.7 %
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No answer: |
37 |
12.5 % | |
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What is your sexual orientation?
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Heterosexual
Homosexual/gay
Bisexual
Celibate
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280
9
2
2
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94.3 %
3.0 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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YOUR CHILDREN |
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How many children do you have?
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None
One
Two
Three
Four or more
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44
35
117
66
31
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14.8 %
11.8 %
39.4 %
22.2 %
10.4 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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Do you plan on having any/additional children in the future?
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Yes
No
Not sure
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14
258
19
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4.7 %
86.9 %
6.4 %
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No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
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How old are your children? (check all that apply)
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Younger than 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Older than 21
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5
6
6
11
16
18
24
25
32
42
45
38
49
46
56
44
43
36
8
19
7
4
10
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1.7 %
2.0 %
2.0 %
3.7 %
5.4 %
6.1 %
8.1 %
8.4 %
10.8 %
14.1 %
15.2 %
12.8 %
16.5 %
15.5 %
18.9 %
14.8 %
14.5 %
12.1 %
2.7 %
6.4 %
2.4 %
1.3 %
3.4 %
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My children were: (may choose more than one)
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Made the old fashioned way
Helped by the miracle of modern medicine
Adopted
Acquired through marriage
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218
22
15
11
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73.4 %
7.4 %
5.1 %
3.7 %
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Where do your children go to school? (check all that apply)
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Preschool/daycare
Public school
Private non-sectarian school
Private religious school
Home schooled
College
Graduate school
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32
132
98
40
4
28
1
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10.8 %
44.4 %
33.0 %
13.5 %
1.3 %
9.4 %
0.3 %
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What is your primary form of childcare when they are not in school?
Me My spouse A relative Daycare center School based programs Live in babysitter/au pair/nanny Live out babysitter/au pair/nanny Other : (Click here to view values) |
44
91
6
5
12
14
37
26
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14.8 %
30.6 %
2.0 %
1.7 %
4.0 %
4.7 %
12.5 %
8.8 %
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No answer: |
62 |
20.9 % | |
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On average, how many hours of TV do your children watch each week?
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None
one half to 2 hours
2-4 hours
4-6 hours
6-10 hours
More than 10 hours
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18
28
56
65
56
22
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6.1 %
9.4 %
18.9 %
21.9 %
18.9 %
7.4 %
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No answer: |
52 |
17.5 % | |
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Do any of your children take prescription medications for a chronic behavioral or cognitive condition?
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Yes
No
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30
214
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10.1 %
72.1 %
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No answer: |
53 |
17.8 % | |
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Do you feel that you are doing a good job as a parent?
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Yes
No
Not sure
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223
1
25
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75.1 %
0.3 %
8.4 %
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No answer: |
48 |
16.2 % | |
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Explain your answer to the previous question.
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YOUR EDUCATION AND CAREER |
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What was your major?
Arts: Art History Arts: Architecture Arts: Creative Writing Arts: Music Arts: Theater Engineering: Basic Engineering: Electrical/Ccomputer Sscience Engineering: Chemical Engineering: Civil Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace Language and Literature: Comparative Literature Language and Literature: Classics Language and Literature: English Language and Literature: French Language and Literature: Romance languages Language and Literature: Slavic languages and literature Science: Astrophysics Science: Biochemistry Science: Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Geology Science: Physics Social Sciences: Anthropology Social Sciences: Archeology Social Sciences: East Asian Studies Social Sciences: Economics Social Sciences: History Social Sciences: Philosophy Social Sciences: Politics Social Sciences: Psychology Social Sciences: Religion Social Sciences: Sociology Social Sciences: Woodrow Wilson Sschool Independent Studies other: (Click here to view values) |
3
4
1
1
0
3
13
19
16
9
5
3
29
0
4
1
1
5
19
3
2
5
1
0
3
25
32
3
26
11
4
9
24
2
7
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1.0 %
1.3 %
0.3 %
0.3 %
0.0 %
1.0 %
4.4 %
6.4 %
5.4 %
3.0 %
1.7 %
1.0 %
9.8 %
0.0 %
1.3 %
0.3 %
0.3 %
1.7 %
6.4 %
1.0 %
0.7 %
1.7 %
0.3 %
0.0 %
1.0 %
8.4 %
10.8 %
1.0 %
8.8 %
3.7 %
1.3 %
3.0 %
8.1 %
0.7 %
2.4 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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Is your current work related to your major?
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Yes
Kind of
No
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78
98
115
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26.3 %
33.0 %
38.7 %
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No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
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Did you go to graduate school?
Yes, Law School Yes, Medical School Yes, Business School Yes, PhD No Other : (Click here to view values) |
77
26
46
27
63
53
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25.9 %
8.8 %
15.5 %
9.1 %
21.2 %
17.8 %
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No answer: |
5 |
1.7 % | |
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What is your current work status?
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Full-time paid work
Part-time paid work
Project/freelance/spec work (paid or intended to generate income)
Student
Retired
Between jobs/taking a break from paid work
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224
14
27
2
9
15
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75.4 %
4.7 %
9.1 %
0.7 %
3.0 %
5.1 %
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No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
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What is your current or most recent field?
Advertising/Public Relations/Communications Architecture/Real Estate Arts/Entertainment/Media Banking/Finance/Securities/Investor Education/Teaching Engineering/Science Government/Politics Journalist/Writer Lawyer Medicine/Health Not-for-profit/Foundation/Philanthropy/Ministry Technology/Internet/Computer/Data Services other aspect of business (including consulting) Other : (Click here to view values) |
11
9
7
30
33
23
6
8
50
36
17
15
21
21
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3.7 %
3.0 %
2.4 %
10.1 %
11.1 %
7.7 %
2.0 %
2.7 %
16.8 %
12.1 %
5.7 %
5.1 %
7.1 %
7.1 %
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No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
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How many times have you changed jobs since Princeton?
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None
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
Five times
Six times or more
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16
40
38
56
45
32
59
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5.4 %
13.5 %
12.8 %
18.9 %
15.2 %
10.8 %
19.9 %
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No answer: |
11 |
3.7 % | |
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How many times have you changed professions since Princeton?
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None
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times or more
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114
108
34
21
15
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38.4 %
36.4 %
11.4 %
7.1 %
5.1 %
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No answer: |
5 |
1.7 % | |
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Do you anticipate another career change?
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Yes
No
|
98
190
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33.0 %
64.0 %
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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If you are on a break from full time paid employment, why? (check all that apply)
Childcare demands Was fired Didn?t enjoy what I was doing anymore/was discouraged Wanted more personal flexibility Wanted/needed to go back to school Other : (Click here to view values) |
27
2
9
23
5
5
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9.1 %
0.7 %
3.0 %
7.7 %
1.7 %
1.7 %
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If you are on a break from paid employment, how would you characterize your professional life? Check all that apply.
It is on hold, I invest most of my time in my family, maintaining a home, community activities and hobbies I actively use and maintain my professional skills through significant volunteer commitments I stay connected and current through reading, independent projects and professional contacts other: (Click here to view values) |
23
9
14
6
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7.7 %
3.0 %
4.7 %
2.0 %
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If you are on a break, when you expect to return to the paid work force?
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Within a year
Within 2-5 years
Within 5-10 years
After 10 or more years
Never, I'm done
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9
7
9
0
11
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3.0 %
2.4 %
3.0 %
0.0 %
3.7 %
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No answer: |
261 |
87.9 % | |
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Have you ever been asked to do something for a job that was ethically or morally dubious or objectionable?
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Yes
No
|
83
207
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27.9 %
69.7 %
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No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
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Have you ever experienced harassment or discrimination at work?
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Yes
No
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76
212
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25.6 %
71.4 %
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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If the answer to the previous question is yes, what kind of discrimination did you experience?
Sexual Racial Other : (Click here to view values) |
45
8
21
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15.2 %
2.7 %
7.1 %
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No answer: |
223 |
75.1 % | |
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What is your annual family income?
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less than $50,000
$50,000 to $100,000
$100,001 to $200,000
$200,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
Prefer not to say
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7
37
86
86
32
17
26
|
2.4 %
12.5 %
29.0 %
29.0 %
10.8 %
5.7 %
8.8 %
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No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
|
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How much of your family income do you generate?
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All of it
Most of it
More than half
Abouthalf
Less than half
A bit
None of it
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87
66
44
32
35
15
11
|
29.3 %
22.2 %
14.8 %
10.8 %
11.8 %
5.1 %
3.7 %
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No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
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When you first got married (or the equivalent), how much of your family income did you expect to generate?
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All of it
Most of it
More than half
About half
Less than half
A bit
None of it
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17
63
77
75
34
7
0
|
5.7 %
21.2 %
25.9 %
25.3 %
11.4 %
2.4 %
0.0 %
|
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No answer: |
24 |
8.1 % | |
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At what age do you expect to retire?
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Already retired
Before 50
Between 50 and 60
Between 60 and 64
Age 65 or later
Don't plan to retire
Don't know
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10
4
41
43
99
55
41
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3.4 %
1.3 %
13.8 %
14.5 %
33.3 %
18.5 %
13.8 %
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No answer: |
4 |
1.3 % | |
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YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK |
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How do you spend your time in a typical week? (Make a ROUGH estimate of the number of hours on each of the following activities each week; Should total 168 hours)
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Work
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Volunteer/Community service
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Commuting/Traveling
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Family care and activities
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Housework/maintenance
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Time with spouse/partner/date
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Exercise/sports/physical activity
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Other time for self (hobbies, leisure)
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Social with friends and colleagues
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Sleep
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Studying
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In the nation's service
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Other
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How frequently do you have sex?
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Twice or more a week
About once a week
About twice a month
About once a month
Several times a year
Less than that
|
47
83
57
24
17
24
|
15.8 %
27.9 %
19.2 %
8.1 %
5.7 %
8.1 %
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No answer: |
45 |
15.2 % | |
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How much alcohol do you drink?
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None
Drink infrequently ( a few occasions a year)
1-5 drinks per week
6-15 drinks per week
More than 15 drinks per week
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27
76
112
62
4
|
9.1 %
25.6 %
37.7 %
20.9 %
1.3 %
|
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No answer: |
16 |
5.4 % | |
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Do you smoke?
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Used to, but no more
Yes
Never have
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39
7
240
|
13.1 %
2.4 %
80.8 %
|
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No answer: |
11 |
3.7 % | |
|
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Do you use recreational drugs?
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Used to, but no more
Yes
Never have
|
90
7
186
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30.3 %
2.4 %
62.6 %
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No answer: |
14 |
4.7 % | |
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Do you or your spouse/partner own a gun?
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Yes, one or more
no
|
36
252
|
12.1 %
84.8 %
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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Do you clean your own house?
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Yes, top to bottom (bathrooms included)
Yes, but the whole family does their share
Yes, but I pay someone else to clean once a week or less
Not really, I pay someone else to clean 2 or more times a week
No, I pay someone else to it
No, my house does not get cleaned
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38
48
88
28
75
11
|
12.8 %
16.2 %
29.6 %
9.4 %
25.3 %
3.7 %
|
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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How many books did you read for pleasure in the last year?
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None
1-5
6-10
11-20
More than 20 books
|
8
96
67
70
49
|
2.7 %
32.3 %
22.6 %
23.6 %
16.5 %
|
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No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
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What book(s) do you recommend to your classmates? (not necessarily read last year)
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How many times did you go to a movie in the past year?
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None
1-5
6-10
11-15
More than 15 movies
|
9
117
93
40
29
|
3.0 %
39.4 %
31.3 %
13.5 %
9.8 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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What movie(s) (or videos) do you recommend to your classmates? (not necessarily from last year)
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How many times did you attend a live performance in the past year (eg theater, concert, opera)
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None
1-5
6-10
11-15
More than 15
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20
154
76
19
18
|
6.7 %
51.9 %
25.6 %
6.4 %
6.1 %
|
|
No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
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|
On average, how many hours of TV do you watch each week?
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None
Half an hour to 2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
10-20 hours
more than 20 hours
|
29
70
70
87
31
1
|
9.8 %
23.6 %
23.6 %
29.3 %
10.4 %
0.3 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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What TV shows do you watch?
(Click here to view values) |
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What are your sources of news and information?
TV: Local TV: Network TV: Fox TV: MSNBC TV: CNN TV: other Newspapers: New York Times Newspapers: Washington Post Newspapers: Wall Street Journal Newspapers: USA Today Newspapers: Local Newspapers: other Magazines (text) Commercial Radio Public radio On line sources Friends and colleagues other: (Click here to view values) |
91
69
26
26
79
14
136
31
84
7
167
25
111
53
135
152
51
16
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30.6 %
23.2 %
8.8 %
8.8 %
26.6 %
4.7 %
45.8 %
10.4 %
28.3 %
2.4 %
56.2 %
8.4 %
37.4 %
17.8 %
45.5 %
51.2 %
17.2 %
5.4 %
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Which best describes your approach to physical activity?
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It is a priority for me; I exercise fairly intensely several times a week
I try to force myself to go to the gym or the equivalent a few times a week
I do a bit by walking or the equivalent on a regular basis
I go through fitness boom and bust phases
I hate exercise and avoid it at all costs
|
92
75
67
42
8
|
31.0 %
25.3 %
22.6 %
14.1 %
2.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
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How does your weight compare to when you were at Princeton?
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About the same
1-10 pounds more
11-20 pounds more
20 -30 pounds more
More than 30 pounds more
Less
|
53
70
74
40
34
17
|
17.8 %
23.6 %
24.9 %
13.5 %
11.4 %
5.7 %
|
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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How often do you watch what you eat?
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Never
Periodically
Most of the time
Every day
It's an obsession
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24
105
124
33
2
|
8.1 %
35.4 %
41.8 %
11.1 %
0.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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How much vacation do you take a year?
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1 week or less
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks or more
|
10
67
97
114
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3.4 %
22.6 %
32.7 %
38.4 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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What kind of vacations did you take last year? Check all that apply.
Family visits Outdoor/sports oriented/adventure Tourist/culture oriented Relaxation/Get away oriented other: (Click here to view values) |
210
140
140
169
30
|
70.7 %
47.1 %
47.1 %
56.9 %
10.1 %
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What percentage of your annual household income is given to charitable organizations?
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None
1-2%
3-5%
6-10%
More than 10%
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5
87
114
53
25
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1.7 %
29.3 %
38.4 %
17.8 %
8.4 %
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No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
|
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What are the top 3 beneficiaries of your charitable giving?
Princeton and related groups Educational organizations attended by a family member Church/synagogue/religious group Social service or education organizations Health research or services Environmental groups Cultural organizations Organizations supporting political issues International aid other: (Click here to view values) |
127
90
169
122
59
43
49
38
48
28
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42.8 %
30.3 %
56.9 %
41.1 %
19.9 %
14.5 %
16.5 %
12.8 %
16.2 %
9.4 %
| |
|
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Are you actively caring for elderly parents?
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Yes
No
|
38
252
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12.8 %
84.8 %
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No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
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THE 25 YEAR PERSPECTIVE |
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How has your personal and professional life changed over the last 25 years? Please answer 4 questions for each time period with the most representative answer. |
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1980-85 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values) |
134
4
9
124
0
18
|
45.1 %
1.3 %
3.0 %
41.8 %
0.0 %
6.1 %
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No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
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|
1980-85 career breaks
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No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
|
180
56
49
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60.6 %
18.9 %
16.5 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1980-85 Relationship profile
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Married/Partnership - one career dominated
Married/partnership - dual career
Single
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27
71
189
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9.1 %
23.9 %
63.6 %
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No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
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1980-85 Parenting profile
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No kids
One kid
2 kids
3 or more kids
|
266
13
4
0
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89.6 %
4.4 %
1.3 %
0.0 %
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No answer: |
14 |
4.7 % | |
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|
1986-90 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values) |
231
10
12
15
4
13
|
77.8 %
3.4 %
4.0 %
5.1 %
1.3 %
4.4 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1986-90 career breaks
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No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
|
213
30
42
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71.7 %
10.1 %
14.1 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1986-90 Relationship profile
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Married/Partnership - one career dominated
Married/partnership - dual career
Single
|
63
132
92
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21.2 %
44.4 %
31.0 %
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No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
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1986-90 Parenting profile
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No kids
One kid
2 kids
3 kids or more kids
|
188
45
35
16
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63.3 %
15.2 %
11.8 %
5.4 %
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No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
|
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1991-95 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values) |
215
19
21
6
14
10
|
72.4 %
6.4 %
7.1 %
2.0 %
4.7 %
3.4 %
|
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1991-95 career breaks
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No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
|
200
32
52
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67.3 %
10.8 %
17.5 %
|
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No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
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1991-95 Relationship profile
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Married/Partnership - one career dominated
Married/partnership - dual career
Single
|
112
128
45
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37.7 %
43.1 %
15.2 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1991-95 Parenting profile
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No kids
One kid
2 kids
3 kids or more kids
|
97
46
90
51
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32.7 %
15.5 %
30.3 %
17.2 %
|
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No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
|
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1996-2000 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values) |
222
17
27
3
12
4
|
74.7 %
5.7 %
9.1 %
1.0 %
4.0 %
1.3 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1996-2000 career breaks
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No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
|
223
25
35
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75.1 %
8.4 %
11.8 %
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No answer: |
14 |
4.7 % | |
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1996-2000 Relationship profile
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Married/Partnership - one career dominated
Married/partnership - dual career
Single
|
128
124
33
|
43.1 %
41.8 %
11.1 %
|
|
No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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1996-2000 Parenting profile
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No kids
One kid
2 kids
3 or more kids
|
57
43
103
83
|
19.2 %
14.5 %
34.7 %
27.9 %
|
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No answer: |
11 |
3.7 % | |
|
|
|
2001-2005 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values) |
210
21
30
5
15
6
|
70.7 %
7.1 %
10.1 %
1.7 %
5.1 %
2.0 %
|
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No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
|
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2001-2005 career breaks
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No
Yes, minor
Yes, significant
|
227
18
37
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76.4 %
6.1 %
12.5 %
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No answer: |
15 |
5.1 % | |
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2001-2005 Relationship profile
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Married/Partnership - one career dominated
Married/partnership - dual career
Single
|
138
112
35
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46.5 %
37.7 %
11.8 %
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No answer: |
12 |
4.0 % | |
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2001-2005 Parenting profile
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No kids
One kid
2 kids
3 or more kids
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49
36
106
93
|
16.5 %
12.1 %
35.7 %
31.3 %
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No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
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Feel free to add any comments on any of these time periods, or overall perspective:
(Click here to view values) |
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Have you ever had a substance abuse problem (including alcohol, recreational and prescription drugs)?
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Yes
No
|
7
282
|
2.4 %
94.9 %
|
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No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
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Have you or someone you know well been the victim of a violent crime?
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Yes
No
|
69
219
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23.2 %
73.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
|
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Have you experienced the loss of a family member or friend to AIDS?
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Yes
No
|
64
225
|
21.5 %
75.8 %
|
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No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
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|
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Have you, your spouse, a close relative or close friend had an abortion?
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Yes
No
|
148
141
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49.8 %
47.5 %
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No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
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|
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Have you lost a parent?
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Yes (father)
Yes (mother)
Yes (both)
No
|
78
21
29
162
|
26.3 %
7.1 %
9.8 %
54.5 %
|
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No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
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Did you know anyone who was killed on September 11, 2001?
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Yes, a close friend or relative
Yes, an acquaintance
Yes, 2 or more people
No
|
15
68
39
169
|
5.1 %
22.9 %
13.1 %
56.9 %
|
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No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
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Which of the following applies? (check all that apply)
Had plastic surgery Had several plastic surgeries Used Botox Used Viagra or the equivalent Dyed my hair for fun Dyed my hair out of necessity Had laser eye correction surgery Worn a hairpiece Gone on Atkins/South Beach or similar diet Had weight loss surgery Have done something else to try to preserve youth Other : (Click here to view values) |
10
0
4
11
39
26
19
2
45
0
7
15
|
3.4 %
0.0 %
1.3 %
3.7 %
13.1 %
8.8 %
6.4 %
0.7 %
15.2 %
0.0 %
2.4 %
5.1 %
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Have you had major surgery or a serious illness since leaving Princeton?
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Yes, once
Yes, several times
No
|
57
28
204
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19.2 %
9.4 %
68.7 %
|
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No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
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|
|
Are your taking prescription medications for a chronic psychological or physical condition?
|
Yes
No
|
82
205
|
27.6 %
69.0 %
|
|
No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
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|
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How does your professional life/career compare with your expectations upon graduation?
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Exceeds expectations when graduated
Meets expectations
Falls short of expectations
I didn't really have clear expectations
|
57
105
48
78
|
19.2 %
35.4 %
16.2 %
26.3 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
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How does your personal life compare with your expectations upon graduation?
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Exceeds expectations when graduated
Meets expectations
Falls short of expectations
I didn't really have clear expectations
|
99
101
42
46
|
33.3 %
34.0 %
14.1 %
15.5 %
|
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No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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If you could do the last 30 years over again, what would you do differently? Check all that apply.
Gone to a different college Chosen a different major Worked harder in college Partied harder in college Chosen different non academic activities in college Chosen a different profession Taken more time off Taken less time off Married earlier Married later Had kids earlier Had kids later Had more kids Had fewer kids Had more therapy Had less therapy Been nicer to my bosses Stood up more to my bosses Bought Berkshire Hathaway stock Sold Enron and dot.com bubble stocks earlier Other : (Click here to view values) |
21
55
73
28
60
46
73
2
33
32
56
4
47
3
14
0
7
18
76
37
48
|
7.1 %
18.5 %
24.6 %
9.4 %
20.2 %
15.5 %
24.6 %
0.7 %
11.1 %
10.8 %
18.9 %
1.3 %
15.8 %
1.0 %
4.7 %
0.0 %
2.4 %
6.1 %
25.6 %
12.5 %
16.2 %
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YOUR ATTITUDES |
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|
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Are you happy?
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Yes
No
Depends on the day
Depends on whether I've taken my medication
|
226
6
53
4
|
76.1 %
2.0 %
17.8 %
1.3 %
|
|
No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
|
|
|
How would you characterize your political leanings?
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Very liberal
Moderately liberal
Middle of the road
Moderately conservative
Very conservative
|
41
115
51
72
11
|
13.8 %
38.7 %
17.2 %
24.2 %
3.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
Would you say that your political leanings have changed?
|
I have gotten more liberal over time
I have gotten more conservative over time
My political leanings haven't changed
|
60
78
152
|
20.2 %
26.3 %
51.2 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
Who got your Presidential vote in 2004?
Bush enthusiastically Bush reluctantly Kerry enthusiastically Kerry reluctantly Nader other: (Click here to view values) Didn't vote |
44
47
91
94
1
6
5
|
14.8 %
15.8 %
30.6 %
31.6 %
0.3 %
2.0 %
1.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
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|
Which best describes your emotions on November 3, 2004?
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Euphoric
Relieved it was over
Depressed
Like an expatriate
No different than any other day
|
14
79
108
50
38
|
4.7 %
26.6 %
36.4 %
16.8 %
12.8 %
|
|
No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
|
|
|
Do you believe we are safer than we were 4 years ago?
|
Yes
No
About the same
Not sure
|
74
166
42
8
|
24.9 %
55.9 %
14.1 %
2.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
What is your religion?
Protestant Catholic Jewish Hindu Muslim Wiccan Agnostic Other : (Click here to view values) |
106
43
70
0
1
0
29
37
|
35.7 %
14.5 %
23.6 %
0.0 %
0.3 %
0.0 %
9.8 %
12.5 %
|
|
No answer: |
11 |
3.7 % | |
|
|
|
What role does religion play in your life?
|
A dominant role
A major influence
One of many influences
No role
|
37
70
132
52
|
12.5 %
23.6 %
44.4 %
17.5 %
|
|
No answer: |
6 |
2.0 % | |
|
|
|
How would you describe your feelings about the amount of sex and violence on TV?
|
Far too much/unacceptable
A bit too much/should be curtailed
About right
Would like more
|
119
117
33
3
|
40.1 %
39.4 %
11.1 %
1.0 %
|
|
No answer: |
25 |
8.4 % | |
|
|
|
What do you consider the five most important issues facing our country?
Child care Crime Drug abuse Economic growth Education Elder care Environmental protection Equal opportunity Family planning Fiscal policy/deficit Gay rights/gay marriage Gun control Health care reform Immigration International relations Nuclear proliferation Political influence of special or extreme interest groups/campaign finance Poverty Race relations Reproductive rights/abortion Separation of church and state Social security Stem cell research Taxes Terrorism Trade/the dollar Unemployment/jobs Values/cultural norms Other : (Click here to view values) |
22
16
5
77
161
17
115
12
4
85
15
29
135
27
133
38
54
71
32
24
57
32
6
29
93
12
27
61
22
|
7.4 %
5.4 %
1.7 %
25.9 %
54.2 %
5.7 %
38.7 %
4.0 %
1.3 %
28.6 %
5.1 %
9.8 %
45.5 %
9.1 %
44.8 %
12.8 %
18.2 %
23.9 %
10.8 %
8.1 %
19.2 %
10.8 %
2.0 %
9.8 %
31.3 %
4.0 %
9.1 %
20.5 %
7.4 %
| |
|
|
|
Do you think marijuana should be legalized?
|
Yes
No
Not sure
|
106
107
77
|
35.7 %
36.0 %
25.9 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
Do you think the legal drinking age should be younger than 21?
|
Yes
No
Not sure
|
105
153
32
|
35.4 %
51.5 %
10.8 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
What is the last year that a member of the Class of 1980 will lead the P-rade as the oldest alum?
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Before 2060
Between 2060 and 2065
Between 2066 and 2070
After 2070, due to the wonders of science and cloning
|
63
109
54
33
|
21.2 %
36.7 %
18.2 %
11.1 %
|
|
No answer: |
38 |
12.8 % | |
|
|
|
Do you think the next generation's quality of life will be:
|
Better
Worse
About the same
|
79
97
111
|
26.6 %
32.7 %
37.4 %
|
|
No answer: |
10 |
3.4 % | |
|
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|
Why?
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YOU AND PRINCETON |
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How active are you with Princeton? Check all that apply.
Not at all Attend at least some reunions Attend sporting events Attend other alumni events on campus Participate in local alumni events/activities Volunteer time Donate money Wear orange and black year-round Other : (Click here to view values) |
38
187
65
31
83
68
186
17
22
|
12.8 %
63.0 %
21.9 %
10.4 %
27.9 %
22.9 %
62.6 %
5.7 %
7.4 %
| |
|
|
|
How do you think Princeton compares to 25 years ago?
|
Better
Worse
About the same
Don't know
|
117
14
58
101
|
39.4 %
4.7 %
19.5 %
34.0 %
|
|
No answer: |
7 |
2.4 % | |
|
|
|
Would you send your kids to Princeton?
|
I have children who have gone to, or are attending, Princeton
Yes, I would
No, I wouldn't
Irrelevant, they're unlikely to get in
|
5
240
9
30
|
1.7 %
80.8 %
3.0 %
10.1 %
|
|
No answer: |
13 |
4.4 % | |
|
|
|
How many of your close friends did you meet through Princeton?
|
None
1-5
6-10
More than 10
|
28
179
57
24
|
9.4 %
60.3 %
19.2 %
8.1 %
|
|
No answer: |
9 |
3.0 % | |
|
|
|
What advice do you have for members of the class of 2005 as they head out into the world (graduating this spring)?
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What advice do you have for members of the class of 2009 (entering fall 2005) on how to get the most value from their Princeton experience?
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Will you be attending the 25th reunion?
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Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
|
199
39
21
17
13
|
67.0 %
13.1 %
7.1 %
5.7 %
4.4 %
|
|
No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
|
|
|
If you do not attend, what is likely to be the reason?
Not interested Don't think my friends will be there Think I will feel uncomfortable/awkward Too far Have a schedule conflict Too expensive to get there Too expensive to attend other: (Click here to view values) |
3
4
10
7
31
3
17
13
|
1.0 %
1.3 %
3.4 %
2.4 %
10.4 %
1.0 %
5.7 %
4.4 %
|
|
No answer: |
209 |
70.4 % | |
|
|
|
Have you supported Princeton financially?
|
Yes, Consistently
Yes, Sometimes
No
|
166
103
20
|
55.9 %
34.7 %
6.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
8 |
2.7 % | |
|
|
|
If you give, what are your motives for giving? Check all that apply.
Princeton was a great experience/happy memories Gratitude - Princeton enabled my success To provide others the same opportunities I had To support excellence Peer expectations To support a specific initiative or department or activity To give my kids a leg up if they apply other: (Click here to view values) |
157
136
167
145
27
38
25
22
|
52.9 %
45.8 %
56.2 %
48.8 %
9.1 %
12.8 %
8.4 %
7.4 %
| |
|
|
|
If you don't give, what are your primary reasons for not giving? (check all that apply)
Don't get around to it Don't get asked Princeton was not a good experience/unhappy memories I do not make many charitable gifts I have other causes that absorb my charitable giving Princeton does not need the money I don't like the way the university is run in one or more aspects Other : (Click here to view values) |
6
0
1
2
28
18
2
11
|
2.0 %
0.0 %
0.3 %
0.7 %
9.4 %
6.1 %
0.7 %
3.7 %
|
|
No answer: |
229 |
77.1 % | |
|
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What other question do you wish this survey had asked of your classmates?
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