Survey response (2016 US survey on social issues)
Experimental group: CONTROL
Is there any area around where you live -- within a mile -- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? Yes
Do you feel safe and secure at home at night? Yes
How safe do you feel about walking alone at night in your neighborhood? Very safe
How many recent break-ins were reported in the article? 27
Opinion of the statement that it is the responsibility of the government (agree/disagree): Strongly disagree
Would like to see more or less government spending: Spend the same as now
Words or phrases that come to mind about the causes of crime: cycle of poverty, drug addiction, lack of morality, lack of proper parenting, disrespect for authority
Policy thought most effective to reduce crime: More jobs
What most accounts for crime in your community: Drugs
Do people get ahead by their own hard work or by help from others: Hard work
Year born: 1961
State of residence: NY
Marital status: Married
Number of children: 2
Children under 18 living in the house: 0
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Female
Had a job last week: Yes
Party identification: Republican
Family annual household income: $75,000 to $99,999
Home is: a single family house
Home owned or rented: Owned by you or someone in this household free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)
Highest degree or level of education completed: Master’s degree, doctorate degree, or professional degree beyond bachelor’s degree,
Likelihood of losing job in the next 12 months: Not at all likely
Ease of finding a job with another employer: Very easy
Satisfaction with family financial situation: More or less satisfied
Financial situation over the last few years: Getting better
More important for a child to have (pair 1): Respect for elders
More important for a child to have (pair 2): Self-reliance
More important for a child to have (pair 3): To be considerate
More important for a child to have (pair 4): Curiosity
Over the past year, the level of crime in your community has: Stayed about the same
Over the past year, the level of crime nationally has: Stayed about the same
Police in your community make you feel: Mostly safe