b1sf1
Rate current work situation

Question:Please think of the work situation you are in now, whether part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid, at home or at a job. Using a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 means "the worst possible work situation" and 10 means "the best possible work situation," how would you rate your work situation these days?

ValueLabelFrequency
0WORST50
134
253
3110
4107
5282
6276
7615
8917
9667
10BEST621
98REFUSED300
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 0 - 10
Summary:
ValidInvalid
37321231


b1sf2
Rate work situation ten years ago

Question:Looking back ten years ago, how would you rate your work situation at that time using the same 0 to 10 scale?

ValueLabelFrequency
0WORST34
136
277
3150
4190
5388
6410
7612
8805
9636
10BEST492
98REFUSED202
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 0 - 10
Summary:
ValidInvalid
38301133


b1sf3
Rate work situation ten years future

Question:Looking ahead ten years into the future, what do you expect your work situation will be like at that time?

ValueLabelFrequency
0WORST95
150
267
3102
499
5299
6204
7397
8739
9801
10BEST856
98REFUSED323
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 0 - 10
Summary:
ValidInvalid
37091254


b1sf4
Rate amount control over work situation

Question:Using a 0 to 10 scale where 0 means "no control at all" and 10 means "very much control," how would you rate the amount of control you have over your work situation these days?

ValueLabelFrequency
0NONE91
156
2114
3133
4128
5304
6235
7479
8659
9665
10VERY MUCH918
98REFUSED250
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 0 - 10
Summary:
ValidInvalid
37821181


b1sf5
Rate thought/effort put into work

Question:Using a 0 to 10 scale where 0 means "no thought or effort" and 10 means "very much thought and effort," how much thought and effort do you put into your work situation these days?

ValueLabelFrequency
0NONE81
132
261
377
487
5252
6206
7441
8774
9773
10VERY MUCH993
98REFUSED255
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 0 - 10
Summary:
ValidInvalid
37771186


b1sf6
Age first worked paid job 6+ months

Pre-question:The next questions are about your work history.
Question:Please think about the first year you worked for six months or more at a paid job, whether it was full-time or part-time. How old were you at that time? (Your best estimate is fine.)

ValueLabelFrequency
998REFUSED59
999INAPP175
Range of valid values: 5 - 80
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
3798116558017.9274.949
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf7
Num years employed at least 6 mo of yr

Question:Starting from the year you first worked for six months or more, and continuing up to the present, how many years were you employed at least six months out of the year? Count all years when you worked part-time or full-time at least half the year. (Your best estimate is fine.)

ValueLabelFrequency
998REFUSED98
999INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 70
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
3759120407030.56812.529
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf8
Num years full time employed

Question:Of those years when you were employed for at least half the year, how many years was your employment full-time (that is, 35 hours or more per week) for six months or more? (Your best estimate is fine.)

ValueLabelFrequency
998REFUSED112
999INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 66
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
3745121806626.57612.943
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf9a
Unemployed longest period of time (num)

Question:From the year you first worked at least six months, counting up to the present time, what was the single longest period of time you were not working for pay at all, excluding any time you were retired? (If none, enter "0".) - NUMBER.

ValueLabelFrequency
998REFUSED137
999INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 58
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
372012430585.0287.2
Forward:IF b1sf9a = "0" OR REFUSED, GO TO b1sf11a. OTHERWISE GO TO b1sf10.
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf9b
Unemployed longest period (mo,yr)

Question:From the year you first worked at least six months, counting up to the present time, what was the single longest period of time you were not working for pay at all, excluding any time you were retired? (If none, enter "0".) - WEEKS/MONTHS/YEARS.

ValueLabelFrequency
1WEEKS229
2MONTHS862
3YEARS1203
8REFUSED1563
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 3
Summary:
ValidInvalid
22942669
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf10
Main reason unemp during longest period

Question:What was the main reason you were not working during that longest period? (Check one.)

ValueLabelFrequency
1COULD NOT FIND JOB582
2PHYSICAL INJURY ILLNESS192
3MENTAL EMOTIONAL PROB25
4ALCOHOL SUBSTANCE ABUSE16
5FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES1035
6STUDENT347
7PERSONAL INTERESTS265
8REFUSED158
9INAPP1412
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 7
Summary:
ValidInvalid
24622501
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf9a = 0)


b1sf11a
2003 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2003 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2105
2PART TIME467
3NO WORK868
8REFUSED417
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34401523
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11as
2003 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2003 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT24
8REFUSED3833
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
244939
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11b
2002 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2002 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2173
2PART TIME477
3NO WORK797
8REFUSED410
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34471516
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11bs
2002 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2002 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT21
8REFUSED3836
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
214942
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11c
2001 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2001 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2255
2PART TIME457
3NO WORK735
8REFUSED410
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34471516
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11cs
2001 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2001 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT30
8REFUSED3827
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
304933
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11d
2000 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2000 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2349
2PART TIME421
3NO WORK677
8REFUSED410
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34471516
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11ds
2000 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 2000 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT38
8REFUSED3819
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
384925
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11e
1999 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1999 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2457
2PART TIME400
3NO WORK615
8REFUSED385
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34721491
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11es
1999 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1999 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT32
8REFUSED3825
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
324931
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11f
1998 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1998 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2497
2PART TIME396
3NO WORK594
8REFUSED370
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
34871476
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11fs
1998 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1998 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT32
8REFUSED3825
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
324931
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11g
1997 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1997 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2533
2PART TIME402
3NO WORK567
8REFUSED355
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
35021461
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11gs
1997 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1997 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT36
8REFUSED3821
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
364927
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11h
1996 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1996 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2575
2PART TIME387
3NO WORK546
8REFUSED349
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
35081455
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11hs
1996 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1996 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT48
8REFUSED3809
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
484915
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11i
1995 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1995 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2608
2PART TIME380
3NO WORK514
8REFUSED355
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
35021461
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11is
1995 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1995 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT59
8REFUSED3798
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
594904
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11j
1994 employment status (full,part,no)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1994 EMPLOYMENT STATUS?

ValueLabelFrequency
1FULL TIME2635
2PART TIME374
3NO WORK498
8REFUSED350
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
35071456
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf11js
1994 employment status (full student)

Question:Which of these situations best describes your employment status from January to December of each year - 1994 FULL-TIME STUDENT?

ValueLabelFrequency
4STUDENT61
8REFUSED3796
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
614902
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf12a
Work paid job number weeks (12 mo)

Pre-question:Please think about your work experience over the past 12 months. In the spaces provided below, please write in the number of weeks you spent in the following work situations. The total should add up to 52 weeks. (Your best estimate is fine.)
Question:In the past 12 months, how many weeks...DID YOU WORK AT A PAID JOB, WHETHER PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME, INCLUDING TIME SPENT ON PAID VACATION, PAID SICK TIME, OR OTHER PAID LEAVE?

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED409
99INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 52
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
3448151505235.77722.373
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf12b
Unemployed number weeks (12 mo)

Question:In the past 12 months, how many weeks...WERE YOU UNEMPLOYED, THAT IS, WEEKS THAT YOU WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL, BUT WERE LOOKING FOR A JOB?

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED1062
99INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 52
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
279521680521.5326.861
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf12c
Unpaid leave number weeks (12 mo)

Question:In the past 12 months, how many weeks...WERE YOU NOT WORKING BECAUSE YOU WERE ON UNPAID LEAVE, SUCH AS UNPAID SICK LEAVE, DISABILITY LEAVE, MATERNITY LEAVE, OR SOMETHING ELSE?

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED1128
99INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 52
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
272922340521.9168.242
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf12d
Not working or looking num wks (12 mo)

Question:In the past 12 months, how many weeks...WERE YOU NOT WORKING AT A PAID JOB AND NOT ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR WORK (FOR EXAMPLE, YOU WERE RETIRED, AT HOME CARING FOR CHILDREN, OR A STUDENT)?

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED994
99INAPP175
Range of valid values: 0 - 52
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
2863210005212.79521.304
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf13
Work for pay currently

Question:Are you currently doing any work for pay? This includes self-employment as well as being employed by someone else, and any job for pay from which you are temporarily on leave or laid off.

ValueLabelFrequency
1YES2469
2NO1274
8REFUSED114
9INAPP175
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 2
Summary:
ValidInvalid
37431220
Forward:IF b1sf13 = YES, GO TO b1sf14a. IF b1sf13 = NO, GO TO b1sf23a.
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK)


b1sf14a
Work days in average week (freq)

Pre-question:For the next set of questions, unless it is otherwise specified, consider all of the work that you do for pay.
Question:Now think about your current job[s]. In an average week, how often do you work during the day, in the evening, at night (including being away overnight for work-related travel), or on the weekend? Answer these questions even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job and think about that job when answering the questions - DAYS, ANY TIME BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 5:00PM?

ValueLabelFrequency
14+ PER WEEK1961
22 TO 3 PER WEEK305
3ONCE PER WEEK47
41 TO 3 PER MONTH40
5LESS THAN ONCE PER MONTH98
8REFUSED132
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 5
Summary:
ValidInvalid
24512512
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf14b
Work evenings in average week (freq)

Question:Now think about your current job[s]. In an average week, how often do you work during the day, in the evening, at night (including being away overnight for work-related travel), or on the weekend? Answer these questions even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job and think about that job when answering the questions - EVENINGS, ANY TIME BETWEEN 7:30 PM AND 9:30 PM?

ValueLabelFrequency
14+ PER WEEK198
22 TO 3 PER WEEK357
3ONCE PER WEEK215
41 TO 3 PER MONTH305
5LESS THAN ONCE PER MONTH1167
8REFUSED341
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 5
Summary:
ValidInvalid
22422721
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf14c
Work nights in average week (freq)

Question:Now think about your current job[s]. In an average week, how often do you work during the day, in the evening, at night (including being away overnight for work-related travel), or on the weekend? Answer these questions even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job and think about that job when answering the questions - NIGHTS, ANY TIME BETWEEN 9:30 PM AND 4:30 AM, OR OVERNIGHT?

ValueLabelFrequency
14+ PER WEEK119
22 TO 3 PER WEEK107
3ONCE PER WEEK64
41 TO 3 PER MONTH163
5LESS THAN ONCE PER MONTH1731
8REFUSED399
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 5
Summary:
ValidInvalid
21842779
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf14d
Work weekends in average week (freq)

Question:Now think about your current job[s]. In an average week, how often do you work during the day, in the evening, at night (including being away overnight for work-related travel), or on the weekend? Answer these questions even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job and think about that job when answering the questions - WEEKENDS, ANY TIME SATURDAY OR SUNDAY? (WORKING BOTH DAYS COUNTS AS TWICE A WEEK)?

ValueLabelFrequency
14+ PER WEEK106
22 TO 3 PER WEEK279
3ONCE PER WEEK308
41 TO 3 PER MONTH625
5LESS THAN ONCE PER MONTH998
8REFUSED267
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 5
Summary:
ValidInvalid
23162647
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf15a
Time begin job (hour)

Question:At what time of day do you usually begin work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - HOURS.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED119
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 1 - 12
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
246424991127.5261.639
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf15b
Time begin job (minute)

Question:At what time of day do you usually begin work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - MINUTES.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED755
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 0 - 50
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
1828313505012.85715.554
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf15c
Time begin job (am/pm)

Question:At what time of day do you usually begin work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - A.M./P.M./MIDNIGHT/NOON.

ValueLabelFrequency
1AM2227
2PM168
3MIDNIGHT3
4NOON19
8REFUSED166
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
24172546
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf16a
Time end job (hour)

Question:At what time do you usually end work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - HOURS.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED136
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 1 - 12
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
244725161125.0872.245
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf16b
Time end job (minute)

Question:At what time do you usually end work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - MINUTES.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED718
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 0 - 55
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
1865309805513.01815.125
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf16c
Time end job (am/pm)

Question:At what time do you usually end work at your main job? Answer the question even if you are temporarily on leave or laid off from your main job. - A.M./P.M./MIDNIGHT/NOON.

ValueLabelFrequency
1AM148
2PM2236
3MIDNIGHT18
4NOON21
8REFUSED160
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 4
Summary:
ValidInvalid
24232540
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf17a
Job commute time (hours)

Question:How long does it usually take you, round-trip, to get to and from work? (If you work at home, enter "0".) - HOURS.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED1498
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 0 - 16
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
108538780160.7051.145
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf17b
Job commute time (minutes)

Question:How long does it usually take you, round-trip, to get to and from work? (If you work at home, enter "0".) - MINUTES.

ValueLabelFrequency
98REFUSED438
99INAPP1449
Range of valid values: 0 - 60
Summary:
ValidInvalidMinMaxMeanStdDev
2145281806022.19213.885
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf18
Problem with someone at work (12 mo)

Question:In the past 12 months, did you have any serious ongoing problems getting along with someone at work?

ValueLabelFrequency
1YES270
2NO2240
8REFUSED73
9INAPP1449
.System-missing (Did not complete SAQ)931
Range of valid values: 1 - 2
Summary:
ValidInvalid
25102453
Backward:(SKIP PATTERN WORK) OR (b1sf13 = 2)


b1sf19
Other ongoing stress at work (12 mo)

Question:Have you had any other serious ongoing stress at work - things like consistently extreme work demands, major changes, or uncertainties that most people would consider highly stressful?

ValueLabelFrequency
1YES10