upsdowns
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Question In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME is experiencing (READ A-E) – very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? (IN PART E, READ ONLY THE PHRASE FOLLOWING THE LETTER OF THE VIGNETTE) A. Part of the normal ups and downs of life
Values
[1]very likely[2]somewhat likely[3]not very likely[4]not at all likely[NA(d)]don't know[NA(i)]iap[NA(j)]I don't have a job[NA(m)]dk, na, iap[NA(n)]no answer[NA(p)]not imputable[NA(r)]refused[NA(s)]skipped on web[NA(u)]uncodeable[NA(x)]not available in this release[NA(y)]not available in this year[NA(z)]see codebook
Overview
For further details see the GSS Data Explorer page for upsdowns.
Counts by year:
| year | iap | very likely | somewhat likely | not very likely | not at all likely | don't know | no answer | not available in this year | skipped on web | Total |
| 1996 | 1460 | 425 | 462 | 305 | 211 | 17 | 24 | - | - | 2904 |
| 2006 | 3073 | 444 | 479 | 285 | 180 | 34 | 15 | - | - | 4510 |
| 2018 | 1175 | 294 | 420 | 253 | 163 | 14 | 29 | - | - | 2348 |
| 2024 | 1691 | 357 | 643 | 372 | 196 | 21 | 10 | - | 19 | 3309 |
| Total | 7399 | 1520 | 2004 | 1215 | 750 | 86 | 78 | 0 | 19 | 13071 |