Survey response (2016 US survey on social issues)
Experimental group: TREATED
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? Somewhat unsafe
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): Agree
Would like to see more or less government spending: Spend more
Words or phrases that come to mind about the causes of crime: ignorance, poor education, lack of opportunities, drug abuse, desperation, hatred, arrogance.
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: Help from others
Year born: 1954
State of residence: NJ
Marital status: Separated
Number of children: 3
Children under 18 living in the house: 0
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Had a job last week: No
Party identification: Republican
Family annual household income: $35,000 to $49,999
Home is: an apartment
Home owned or rented: Rented
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: Not easy at all
Satisfaction with family financial situation: Not satisfied at all
Financial situation over the last few years: Getting worse
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): Good manners
Over the past year, the level of crime in your community has: Gotten worse
Over the past year, the level of crime nationally has: Gotten much worse
Police in your community make you feel: Somewhat unsafe