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SEX. Respondent's sex [DO NOT ASK]
BBHOME3a. Do you think people who do NOT have high speed internet access at home are at a disadvantage when it comes to... [RANDOMIZE] -- Keeping up with news and information?
BBHOME3b. Do you think people who do NOT have high speed internet access at home are at a disadvantage when it comes to... [RANDOMIZE] -- Finding out about job opportunities or gaining new career skills?
BBHOME3c. Do you think people who do NOT have high speed internet access at home are at a disadvantage when it comes to... [RANDOMIZE] -- Learning about or accessing government services?
BBHOME3d. Do you think people who do NOT have high speed internet access at home are at a disadvantage when it comes to... [RANDOMIZE] -- Getting health information?
BBHOME3e. Do you think people who do NOT have high speed internet access at home are at a disadvantage when it comes to... [RANDOMIZE] -- Learning new things that might improve or enrich their lives?
SMART1. Some cell phones are called 'smartphones' because of certain features they have. Is your cell phone a smartphone such as an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Windows phone, or are you not sure?
ACT19. Do you ever... [RANDOMIZE] -- Look online for information about a job?
ACT137. Do you ever... [RANDOMIZE] -- Apply for a job online?
Q5a. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Participate in a video call or video chat?
Q5b. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Buy a product online, such as books, music, toys or clothing?
Q5c. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Get directions, recommendations, or other information related to your location?
Q5d. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Get sports scores or analysis?
Q5e. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Watch movies or TV shows through a paid subscription service like NetFlix or Hulu Plus?
Q5f. Do you ever use your cell phone to [RANDOMIZE] -- Listen to an online radio or music service, such as Pandora or Spotify?
DATE1a. Have YOU, personally, ever used an online dating site such as Match.com, eHarmony, or OK Cupid?
DATE2a. Have you ever used a dating app on your cell phone?
DATE4a. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about online dating. [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- Online dating is a good way to meet people
DATE4b. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE... [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- Online dating allows people to find a better match for themselves because they can get to know a lot more people
DATE4c. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about online dating. [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- People who use online dating sites are desperate
DATE4d. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about online dating. [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- Online dating keeps people from settling down because they always have options for people to date
DATE4e. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about online dating. [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- Online dating is easier and more efficient than other ways of meeting people
DATE4f. Please tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about online dating. [RANDOMIZE; a-b TOGETHER, c-d TOGETHER] -- Online dating is more dangerous than other ways of meeting people
GAME1. Do you ever play video games on a computer, TV, game console, or portable device like a cell phone?
GAME2a. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games help develop good problem solving and strategic thinking skills
GAME2b. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games are a waste of time
GAME2c. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games portray women poorly
GAME2d. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games promote teamwork and communication
GAME2e. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games portray minority groups poorly
GAME2f. Do you think this is true for most video games, true for some games but not others, NOT true for most video games, or are you not sure? -- Video games are a better form of entertainment than watching TV
GAME3a. Based on what you know about video games, please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements. [RANDOMIZE] -- Most people who play video games are men
GAME3b. Based on what you know about video games, please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements. [RANDOMIZE] -- People who play violent video games are more likely to be violent themselves
GAME4. Some people use the term 'gamer' to describe themselves as a fan of gaming or a frequent game player. Do you think the term 'gamer' describes you well, or not?
EMPLNW. Are you now employed full-time, part-time, retired, or are you not employed for pay?
EMPTYPE2. Would you say that the type of work you do primarily involves manual and physical labor, or not?
STUD. Are you a full- or part-time student?
JOB1a. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Create a professional resume
JOB1b. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Use email to contact and follow up with potential employers
JOB1c. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Go online to find a list of available jobs in your area
JOB1d. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Fill out a job application online
JOB1e. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Use a social media profile or personal website to highlight your employment skills
JOB1f. If you needed to look for a new job, how easy would it be for you to [RANDOMIZE] if you needed to do so? -- Go online to look up services and programs that are available to help job seekers
JOB2. In the last two years have you looked for a new job, or have you not done this?
JOB4. Thinking of the resources that you used in your last job search, which of them was the MOST important? [READ OPTIONS IF NECESSARY: Was it [READ; ONLY INCLUDE 'YES' RESPONSES FROM JOB3]]
SMJOB1. Have you ever used your smartphone as part of a job search in any way?
SMJOB3. Overall, how important is your smartphone when it comes to looking for job and career resources? Is it [READ]
SNSJOB1a. Thinking about social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn... Have you ever...[RANDOMIZE] -- Used social media to look for or research a job?
SNSJOB1b. Thinking about social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn... Have you ever...[RANDOMIZE] -- Applied for a job that you found out about on social media?
SNSJOB1c. Thinking about social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn... Have you ever...[RANDOMIZE] -- Used social media to let your friends know about a job that was available at your place of employment?
SNSJOB2a. Has information that you've posted on social media ever...[RANDOMIZE] -- Helped you get a job?
SNSJOB2b. Has information that you've posted on social media ever...[RANDOMIZE] -- Caused you to lose a job, or not get hired for a job you were applying for?
JOB5a. Would you say that...[RANDOMIZE] -- Your job involves a great deal of personal interaction with customers or clients?
JOB5b. Would you say that...[RANDOMIZE] -- Your job requires specialized technical knowledge?
JOB5c. Would you say that...[RANDOMIZE] -- Your job requires creativity?
JOB5d. Would you say that...[RANDOMIZE] -- Your job requires that you do the same things over and over?
AUTO1a. How concerned are you about losing your job because [RANDOMIZE] -- Your employer finds someone who is willing to do your job for less money?
AUTO1b. How concerned are you about losing your job because [RANDOMIZE] -- You aren't able to keep up with the technical skills required to do your job?
AUTO1c. How concerned are you about losing your job because [RANDOMIZE] -- Your employer uses machines or computer programs to replace human workers?
AUTO1d. How concerned are you about losing your job because [RANDOMIZE] -- Your overall industry is shrinking?
AUTO1e. How concerned are you about losing your job because [RANDOMIZE] -- The company that you work for is poorly managed?
AUTO2. Thinking about the job or occupation that you work in now, how likely do you think it is that job will exist in its current form in 50 years? Do you think it will [READ]
AUTO3. Overall, how likely do you think it is that in the next 50 years, robots and computers will do much of the work currently done by humans? Do you think this will [READ]
AGE. What is your age?
MARITAL. Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married?
EDUC2. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? [DO NOT READ]
EDInst. Are you enrolled... [READ]
DISA. Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you from participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities, or not?
PARTY. In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or independent?
IDEO. In general, would you describe your political views as... [READ]
HISP. Are you, yourself, of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Latin American background?
RACE. What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?
INC. Last year -- that is in 2014 -- what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? [READ]
Suburban community =1
Rural community =1
Male=0, Female=1
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Disadvantage from Lacking High-Speed Internet Index
Have Smartphone? 0=No, 1=Yes
Look for Job Online? 0=No, 1=Yes
Apply for Job Online? 0=No, 1=Yes
Use Video Chat? 0=No, 1=Yes
Buy Online? 0=No, 1=Yes
Get Directions Online? 0=No, 1=Yes
Check Sports Online? 0=No, 1=Yes
Watch Streaming Services? 0=No, 1=Yes
Listen to Streaming Services? 0=No, 1=Yes
Use Index: Videochat, Buying, Directions
Use Index: Streaming and Sports
Used Dating Site? 0=No, 1=Yes
Used Date App? 0=No, 1=Yes
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Online Dating Attitude Index
Play Video Games? 0=No, 1=Yes
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Video Game Attitude Index
Identify as Gamer? 0=No, 1=Yes
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Ease of Technology Use for Job Search Index
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Use of Social Media for Job Search Index
Does job involve interacting with customers? 0=No, 1=Yes
Does job require creativity? 0=No, 1=Yes
Does job involve technical knowledge? 0=No, 1=Yes
doing same things over and over? 0=No, 1=Yes
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Concern about Job Index
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Have Disability that Keeps you from Full Participation? 0=N, 1=Y
Republican=1, Other=0
Democrat=1, Other=0
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Black=1, Not Black=0
Other=1, Not Other=0
Income in $1,000s
White=0, Nonwhite=1
White=0, Black=1
Job Requires Creativity? 0=No, 1=Yes
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Most Videogame Players Men? 0=Disagree, 1=Agree
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