Princeton Survey Research Associates International
for
The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project
Spring Tracking 2012
Final Questionnaire
English Version
3/15/2012
Total n=2,250
National Tracking survey
n=1,350 landline RDD
n=900 cell phone RDD
Field Dates: March 15-April 12, 2012 (tentative)
Form Split A/B: 50%-50%
Job#: 32502
LANDLINE INTRO:
Hello, my name is _________________ and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research. We’re
conducting a survey about some important issues today, and would like to include your
household. May I please speak with the YOUNGEST [RANDOMIZE: (MALE / FEMALE)], age 18
or older, who is now at home? [IF NO MALE/FEMALE, ASK: May I please speak with the
YOUNGEST (FEMALE / MALE), age 18 or older, who is now at home?]
GO TO MAIN INTERVIEW
CELL PHONE INTRO:
Hello, I am ___ calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a national survey of
cell phone users. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. If you would like to be reimbursed for
your cell phone minutes, we will pay all eligible respondents $5 for participating in this survey.
This is not a sales call.
(IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another
time...)
VOICEMAIL MESSAGE (LEAVE ONLY ONCE -- THE FIRST TIME A CALL GOES TO
VOICEMAIL): I am calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a short
national survey of cell phone users. This is NOT a sales call. We will try to reach you
again.
CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW:
S1
Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older?
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2
9
Under 18
18 or older
Don’t know/Refused
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IF S1=2, CONTINUE WITH MAIN INTERVIEW
IF S1=1, THANK AND TERMINATE – RECORD AS INELIGIBLE: This survey is
limited to adults age 18 and over. I won’t take any more of your time...
IF S1=9, THANK AND TERMINATE RECORD AS SCREENING REFUSAL: This
survey is limited to adults age 18 and over. I won’t take any more of your time...
READ TO ALL CELL PHONE RESPONDENTS
INTRODUCTION TO MAIN INTERVIEW: We’re interested in learning more about
people with cell phones. If you are now driving a car or doing any activity requiring your
full attention, I need to call you back later. The first question is...
INTERVIEWER:
If R says it is not a good time, try to arrange a time to call back. Offer the toll-free callin number they can use to complete the survey before ending the conversation.
SEX
RECORD RESPONDENT SEX (DO NOT ASK)
1
2
Male
Female
START TIMING MODULE 1
Q1
Overall, how would you rate the quality of life for you and your family today? Would you
say it is... excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?
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2
3
4
5
8
9
Q2
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can’t be
too careful in dealing with people?
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2
3
8
9
Most people can be trusted
You can’t be too careful
(VOL.) It depends
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK ALL:
INTUSE
Do you use the internet, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
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2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
EMLOCC Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
INTMOB Do you access the internet on a cell phone, tablet or other mobile handheld device, at
least occasionally? {People-Press}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL INTERNET USERS (INTUSE=1 or EMLOCC=1 or INTMOB=1):
YEST1NW Did you happen to use the internet YESTERDAY? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
8
9
Yes, used the internet yesterday
No, did not use the internet yesterday
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL INTERNET USERS (INTUSE=1 or EMLOCC=1 or INTMOB=1):
HOME3NW Do you ever use the internet or email at HOME? {PIAL Trend modified}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK IF USE INTERNET AT HOME (HOME3NW=1):
MODEM3B At home, do you connect to the internet through a dial-up telephone line, or do you
have some other type of connection, such as a DSL-enabled phone line, a cable TV
modem, a wireless connection, a fiber optic connection such as FIOS (F-EYE-os) or a T1?
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2
3
4
5
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7
Dial-up telephone line
DSL-enabled phone line
Cable modem
Wireless connection (either AirCard, “land-based” or “satellite”)
Fiber optic connection
T-1 connection
(VOL.) Other broadband (incl. general responses like “broadband”, “high
speed”)
8
(VOL.) Broadband, more than one of the above (SPECIFY)
9
(VOL.) No home internet access
10
(VOL.) Access internet via cell phone only
11
(VOL.) None of the above (SPECIFY)
98
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
99
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 1
THERE IS NO Q3 THRU Q9.
START TIMING MODULE 2
ASK ALL:
Q10 Please tell me if you happen to have each of the following items, or not. Do you have...
[INSERT ITEMS IN ORDER]? [INTERVIEWER NOTE: If R has e-reader app on
tablet or phone, do NOT count as e-reader. Code as tablet or cell phone]
{Modified PIAL Trend}
a.
A desktop computer {DESKHV}
b.
A laptop computer {LAPHV}
ASK ITEM c IF LANDLINE SAMPLE
c.
A cell phone... or a Blackberry or iPhone or other device that is also a cell phone
d.
e.
{QL1}
A handheld device made primarily for e-book reading, such as a Nook or Kindle
e-reader {EBOOKHV} {modified trend}
A tablet computer like an iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom (Pronounced:
“zoom”), or Kindle Fire {IPADHV} {modified trend}
CATEGORIES
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2
8
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
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9
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF DO NOT HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=2-9)
Q11 What is the MAIN reason you don’t own a cell phone? [PRECODED OPEN-END]
{New}
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
97
98
99
Too expensive
Don’t need it / Happy with landline
I’m just not interested
Don’t talk on the phone often
Plan to get one
Too complicated / Don’t know how to use it
Worried about radiation or risk of cancer
Too small, can’t use the keys effectively
Worried about privacy/tracking
Have one for work
Other (SPECIFY)
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q12a Overall, what is the one thing you like the MOST about having a cell phone? [OPENEND; ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR
ADDITIONAL] {New}
1
8
9
[RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE]
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q12b Overall, what is the one thing you like the LEAST about having a cell phone? [OPENEND; ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR
ADDITIONAL] {New}
1
8
9
[RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE]
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q13 Thinking about your cell phone, do you think you could live without it, is it something
you would miss having but could probably do without, or something you can't imagine
living without? {PIAL Trend, March 2006}
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2
3
8
9
Could live without it
Would miss but could do without
Can’t imagine living without
Don’t know
Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q14 Some cell phones are called “smartphones” because of certain features they have. Is
your cell phone a smartphone or not, or are you not sure? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
9
Yes, is a smartphone
No, is not a smartphone
Not sure
Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q15 Which of the following best describes the type of cell phone you have? Is it an iPhone, a
Blackberry, an Android phone, a Windows phone, or something else? {PIAL Modified
Trend}
1
iPhone
2
Blackberry
3
Android
4
Windows phone
NO CODE 5
6
Something else (SPECIFY)
7
(VOL.) Basic cell phone – unspecified
8
(VOL.) Flip phone – unspecified
9
(VOL.) LG – unspecified
10
(VOL.) Motorola – unspecified
11
(VOL.) Nokia – unspecified
12
(VOL.) Samsung – unspecified
13
(VOL.) Pantech – unspecified
14
(VOL.) Tracfone
98
Don’t know
99
Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE BUT NO SMARTPHONE (Q14=2-9)
Q16 What is the MAIN reason you don’t own a smartphone? [PRECODED OPEN-END; DO
NOT READ] {New}
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2
3
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7
Don’t need one
Too expensive (general)
Phone is too expensive
Data plan is too expensive
Happy with current phone
Only use phone for calling/texting
Plan to get one / Waiting for current contract to expire / Waiting for discount or
upgrade eligibility
8
Too complicated / Don’t know how to use it
9
Service not available where I live
10
Prefer to be less connected
11
Just not interested
12
Worried about radiation or risk of cancer
13
Worried about privacy/tracking
97
Other (SPECIFY)
98
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
99
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 2
START TIMING MODULE 3
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2):
Q17 Please tell me if you ever use your cell phone to do any of the following things. Do you
ever use your cell phone to [INSERT ITEMS; ALWAYS ASK a-b FIRST in order;
RANDOMIZE c-f]? (Next, What about using your cell phone to... [INSERT NEXT
ITEM]?) {PIAL trend}
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Send or receive email
Send or receive text messages
Take a picture
Download a software application or “app”
Access the internet
Record a video
CATEGORIES
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2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF SEND OR RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES (Q17b=1):
Q18 In general, if someone needs to get in touch with you on your cell phone, do you prefer
that they call you OR that they send you a text message? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
8
9
Call
Text
(VOL.) It depends
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF CELL PHONE INTERNET USER (Q17a=1 or Q17e=1):
Q19 Did you happen to use the internet on your cell phone YESTERDAY? {PIAL Trend}
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2
8
9
Yes, used the internet on cell phone yesterday
No, did not use the internet on cell phone yesterday
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF CELL PHONE INTERNET USER (Q17a=1 or Q17e=1):
Q20 Overall, when you use the internet, do you do that mostly using your cell phone or
mostly using some other device like a desktop, laptop or tablet computer? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
8
9
Mostly on cell phone
Mostly on something else
(VOL.) Both equally
(VOL.) Depends
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF GO ONLINE MOSTLY USING CELL PHONE (Q20=1):
Q21 What is the MAIN reason why you use the internet mostly on your cell phone, instead of
using some other device? [PRECODED OPEN-END; DO NOT READ; ACCEPT FIRST
RESPONSE ONLY] {New}
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2
3
4
5
6
7
97
98
99
Don’t have a computer at home
Cell phone is always with me
Cell phone is more convenient
Only have internet access on cell phone / Don’t have internet access at home
Someone else in household is usually on computer
Cell phone is easier to use than a computer
Mostly do basic activities online
Other (SPECIFY)
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF USE INTERNET, EMAIL OR APPS ON CELL PHONE (Q17a=1 OR Q17d=1 OR
Q17e=1):
MOB1
Next... Please tell me if you ever use your cell phone to do any of the following things.
Do you ever use your cell phone to... [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]? {New}
[IF YES, ASK: Did you happen to do this YESTERDAY, or not?]
Get news online
Look for health or medical information online
Use a social networking site like Facebook, LinkedIn or Google Plus
Use Twitter
Visit a local, state or federal government website
ASK FORM A ONLY (4 ITEMS)
ACT21 Check your bank account balance or do any online banking
ACT107 Upload photos online so that others can see them
ACT122 Get coupons or deals to use at local businesses
ACT123 Get turn-by-turn navigation or directions while driving
ASK FORM B ONLY (4 ITEMS)
ACT08 Check weather reports and forecasts
ACT25 Play a game
ACT120 Listen to an online radio or music service, such as Pandora or Spotify
ACT121 Watch movies or TV shows through a paid subscription service like NetFlix or
Hulu Plus
ACT02
ACT07
ACT87
ACT112
ACT27
CATEGORIES MOB1
1
Yes, did this yesterday
2
Yes, do this (but NOT yesterday)
3
No, do not do this
8
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
9
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 3
THERE IS NO Q22
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START TIMING MODULE 4
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q23 Thinking of some of the things you have done recently with your cell phone... In the last
30 days, have you used your cell phone to [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]?
[IF NECESSARY: In the last 30 days,] have you used your cell phone to... [INSERT
NEXT ITEM]? {New}
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Look something up to help settle an argument or disagreement you were having
Coordinate a gathering, meeting or get-together
Solve an unexpected problem for yourself or someone else
Get help in an emergency situation
Look up the score of a sporting event
Get up-to-the minute traffic or public transit information so you could find the
fastest way to get somewhere
Decide whether or not to visit a particular business, such as a restaurant
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q24 In the last 30 days, have you used your cell phone while you were watching something
on television to [INSERT ITEMS; ASK a-c IN ORDER, RANDOMIZE d-g]?
[IF NECESSARY: In the last 30 days,] have you used your cell phone to... [INSERT
NEXT ITEM]? {New}
ASK Q24a IF SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES (Q17b=1):
a.
Exchange text messages with someone else who was watching the same
program in a different location
ASK Q24b IF USE INTERNET, EMAIL OR APPS ON CELL PHONE (Q17a=1 OR
Q17d=1 OR Q17e=1):
b.
See what other people were saying online about the program you were watching
ASK Q24c IF USE INTERNET, EMAIL OR APPS ON CELL PHONE (Q17a=1 OR
Q17d=1 OR Q17e=1):
c.
Post your own comments online about the program you were watching
d.
Vote for a contestant on a reality show
e.
Check whether something you heard on television was true or not
f.
Keep yourself occupied during commercials or breaks in what you were watching
ASK Q24g IF USE INTERNET, EMAIL OR APPS ON CELL PHONE (Q17a=1 OR
Q17d=1 OR Q17e=1):
g.
Visit a website that was mentioned on television
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 OR SAMPLE=2)
Q25 We’re interested in how people are using their cell phones during the current political
campaign. Again thinking about just your cell phone, have you used your phone during
this election campaign to [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE], or have you not done this?
(Next, have you used your cell phone to... [INSERT NEXT ITEM]?) {Modified trend}
a.
Keep up with news related to the election or politics
ASK Q25b IF SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES (Q17b=1):
b.
Send text messages related to the election campaign to friends, family members
or others
ASK Q25c IF SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES (Q17b=1):
c.
Sign up to receive updates via text message from a candidate or a group
involved in the campaign such as a political party or interest group
ASK Q25d IF DOWNLOAD APPS (Q17d=1):
d.
Download or use any software applications or “apps” that provide updates from a
candidate or a group involved in the campaign such as a political party or
interest group
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 OR SAMPLE=2)
Q26 Now thinking more generally about how you may or may not use your cell phone... Have
you ever experienced or done any of the following? (First/Next), have you ever
[INSERT ITEMS IN ORDER]? {PIAL Trend}
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
SENT a sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photo or video of yourself to
someone else using your cell phone
RECEIVED a sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photo or video of someone
else you know on your cell phone
FORWARDED a sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photo or video of
someone else you know using your cell phone {New}
Physically bumped into another person or object because YOU were distracted by
using YOUR phone
Been physically bumped into by another person because THEY were distracted
by using THEIR phone {New}
CATEGORIES
1
Yes
2
No
8
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
9
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 4
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START TIMING MODULE 5
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q27 Do you ever sleep with your cell phone next to your bed because you want to make sure
that you don’t miss any calls, text messages or updates during the night, or do you
never do this? {New}
1
2
8
9
Yes, do this
No, do not do this
Don’t know
Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q28 Do you ever find yourself checking your cell phone for messages, alerts or missed calls,
even though you didn’t notice your phone ringing or vibrating? [IF YES, ASK: How
often do you do this — frequently, occasionally, or just every once in a while?] {New}
1
2
3
4
8
9
Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
Yes, every once in a while
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q29 Do you ever worry that you spend too much time using your phone, or do you not worry
about this? {New}
1
2
8
9
Yes, worry
No, do not worry
Don’t know
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q30 Do people you know ever [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE], or does this not ever
happen to you? {New}
a.
b.
c.
Complain that you don’t check your cell phone frequently enough
Complain that you don’t respond promptly to phone calls or text messages on
your cell phone
Tell you that you spend too much time using your cell phone
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
[ROTATE Q31 and Q32]
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q31 [IF ROTATED SECOND, READ: Now thinking about different ways your cell phone
may or may not make things EASIER for you…] How much, if at all, has your cell phone
[INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]... a lot, some, only a little, or not at all? Next, how
much has your cell phone [INSERT NEXT ITEM] [READ AS NECESSARY: ...a lot,
some, only a little, or not at all]? {Mostly New; some Modified Trend}
a.
b.
c.
Made it easier for you to plan and schedule your daily routine
Made it easier to be productive while you are doing things like sitting in traffic,
standing in line, or waiting for an appointment
Made it easier for you to stay in touch on a regular basis with the people you
care about
CATEGORIES
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2
3
4
8
9
A lot
Some
Only a little
Not at all
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q32 [IF ROTATED SECOND, READ: Now thinking about different ways your cell phone
may or may not make things HARDER for you…] How much, if at all, has your cell
phone [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]... a lot, some, only a little, or not at all? Next,
how much has your cell phone [INSERT NEXT ITEM] [READ AS NECESSARY: ...a
lot, some, only a little, or not at all]? {Mostly New; some Modified Trend}
a.
b.
c.
Made it harder for you to focus on a single task without being distracted
Made it harder for you to forget about work at home and on the weekends
Made it harder to give people your undivided attention
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
4
8
9
A lot
Some
Only a little
Not at all
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q33 How often, if ever, do you experience [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE] on your cell
phone? [READ FOR FIRST ITEM AND THEN AS NECESSARY: do you experience
this several times per day, about once a day, a few times per week, less often, or
never?] {New}
a.
Dropped phone calls
b.
Unwanted sales or marketing calls
ASK Q33c IF SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES (Q17b=1):
c.
Spam or unwanted text messages
ASK Q33d IF USE INTERNET, EMAIL OR APPS ON CELL PHONE (Q17a=1 OR
Q17d=1 or Q17e=1):
d.
Slow download speeds that prevent things from loading as quickly as you would
like them to
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
Several times per day
About once a day
A few times per week
Less often
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q34 Overall, would you say that your cell phone SAVES you time because you can always
access the information you need... COSTS you time, because you are always being
distracted or interrupted... OR that the amount of time your cell phone saves you and
costs you pretty much balance out? {New}
1
Saves you time
2
Costs you time
3
Savings and costs balance out
8
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
9
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 5
START TIMING MODULE 6
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q35 Has your cell phone ever been lost or stolen, or has this never happened to you? {New}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q36 Has another person ever accessed the contents of your phone in a way that made you
feel your privacy was invaded? {New}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q37 Do you ever back up the photos, contacts or other files on your phone so that you have
a copy in case your phone is ever broken or lost? [IF YES, ASK: How often do you do
this — frequently, occasionally, or just every once in a while?] {New}
1
2
3
4
8
9
Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
Yes, every once in a while
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q38 Have you ever [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]? {New}
ASK Q38a IF DOWNLOAD APPS (Q17d=1):
a.
Decided to not install a cell phone app when you found out how much personal
information you would need to share in order to use it
ASK Q38b IF DOWNLOAD APPS (Q17d=1):
b.
Uninstalled an app on your cell phone because you found out it was collecting
personal information that you didn’t want to share
c.
Turned off the location tracking feature on your cell phone because you were
worried about other people or companies being able to access that information
d.
Cleared the browsing history or search history on your cell phone
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL
Q39 How often do you encounter people using their cell phone in a loud or annoying manner
in public — frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never? {PIAL Trend, March 2006}
1
2
3
4
8
9
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF HAVE CELL PHONE (Q10c=1 or SAMPLE=2)
Q40 In the past few months, have you, yourself, drawn criticism or dirty looks because of the
way you used your cell phone in public? {PIAL Trend, March 2006}
1
Yes
2
No
8
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
9
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 6
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START TIMING MODULE 7
[READ TO ALL:] A few last questions for statistical purposes only...
ASK ALL:
AGE What is your age?
____
97
98
99
years [RECORD EXACT AGE 18-96]
97 or older
Don't know
Refused
ASK ALL:
MAR Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have
you never been married?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced
Separated
Widowed
Never been married
(VOL.) Single
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
PAR Are you the parent or guardian of any children under age 18 now living in your
household?
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF PAR=1, ASK:
D2b1 How many of these children are age 5 or younger? {new}
___
98
99
[RECORD NUMBER; RANGE=0-97]
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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IF PAR=1, ASK:
D2b2 How many of these children are between ages 6 and 11?
___
98
99
[RECORD NUMBER; RANGE=0-97]
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF PAR=1, ASK:
D2c
How many of these children are between ages 12 and 17?
___
98
99
[RECORD NUMBER; RANGE=0-97]
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
HH1 How many adults currently live in your household, INCLUDING YOURSELF? [IF
NECESSARY: That is, how many people age 18 and over, INCLUDING YOURSELF?]
___
6
8
9
[RECORD EXACT NUMBER 1-5]
6 or greater
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
EDUC What is the last grade or class you completed in school? [DO NOT READ, BUT CAN
PROBE FOR CLARITY IF NEEDED]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
None, or grades 1-8
High school incomplete (grades 9-11)
High school graduate (grade 12 or GED certificate)
Technical, trade or vocational school AFTER high school
Some college, no 4-year degree (includes associate degree)
College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)
Post-graduate training/professional school after college (toward a Masters/Ph.D.,
Law or Medical school)
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK ALL:
EMPLNW
Are you now employed full-time, part-time, retired, or are you not employed for
pay? {PIAL trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Retired
Not employed for pay
(VOL.) Have own business/self-employed
(VOL.) Disabled
(VOL.) Student
(VOL.) Other
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
HISP Are you, yourself, of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican,
Cuban, or some other Latin American background?
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
RACE What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?
IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE: Do you consider yourself a WHITE
(Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)? IF R DOES NOT SAY WHITE, BLACK
OR ONE OF THE RACE CATEGORIES LISTED, RECORD AS “OTHER” (CODE 6)
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
White
Black or African-American
Asian or Pacific Islander
Mixed race
Native American/American Indian
Other (SPECIFY)
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK IF HISPANIC (HISP=1):
BIRTH_HISP Were you born in the United States, on the island of Puerto Rico, or in another
country?
1
2
3
8
9
U.S.
Puerto Rico
Another country
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL:
INC
Last year -- that is in 2011 -- what was your total family income from all sources, before
taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category... [READ 1-9]
1
Less than $10,000
2
$10,000 to under $20,000
3
$20,000 to under $30,000
4
$30,000 to under $40,000
5
$40,000 to under $50,000
6
$50,000 to under $75,000
7
$75,000 to under $100,000
8
$100,000 to under $150,000
9
$150,000 or more
98
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
99
(DO NOT READ) Refused
END TIMING MODULE 7
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START TIMING MODULE 8
[READ TO ALL:] Now thinking about your telephone use...
IF LANDLINE SAMPLE AND NO CELL PHONE (Q10c=2,8,9):
Q41 Does anyone else in your household have a working cell phone? {PIAL trend; QL1HH}
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF DUAL REACHED ON LANDLINE PHONE [SAMPLE=1 AND (Q10c=1 OR
Q41=1)]:
QL2HH Of all the telephone calls that you and other people in your household receive, are
[READ AND ROTATE OPTIONS 1 AND 3—KEEP 2 ALWAYS IN THE MIDDLE]?
1
2
3
8
9
All or almost all calls on a cell phone
Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone
All or almost all calls on a regular home phone
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL CELL PHONE SAMPLE (SAMPLE=2):
QC1 Is there at least one telephone INSIDE your home that is currently working and is not a
cell phone?
1
2
8
9
Yes, home telephone
No home telephone
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF DUAL REACHED ON CELL PHONE (QC1=1):
QC2HH Of all the telephone calls that you and other people in your household receive, are
[READ AND ROTATE OPTIONS 1 AND 3—KEEP 2 ALWAYS IN THE MIDDLE]?
1
2
3
8
9
All or almost all calls on a cell phone
Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone
All or almost all calls on a regular home phone
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK ALL:
RZIPCODE
What is your zip code?
_____ [ENTER 5-DIGIT ZIPCODE – VERIFY]
99999 Don’t know/Refused
ASK CELL PHONE SAMPLE ONLY:
MONEY5
That’s the end of the interview. If you would like to be reimbursed for your cell
phone minutes, we can send you $5. I will need your full name and a mailing address
where we can send you the money.
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: If R does not want to give full name, explain we only need it
to send the $5 out to them personally.]
1
[ENTER FULL NAME] – INTERVIEWER: PLEASE VERIFY SPELLING
2
[ENTER MAILING ADDRESS]
3
[CITY] – INTERVIEWER: PLEASE VERIFY SPELLING
4
[STATE]
5
[CONFIRM ZIP CODE]
9
Respondent does not want the money (VOL.)
END TIMING MODULE 8
THANK RESPONDENT: That concludes our interview. The results of this survey are going to
be used by a non-profit research organization called the Pew Research Center’s Internet &
American Life Project, which is looking at the impact of the internet on people's lives. A report
on this survey will be issued by the project in a few months and you can find the results at its
web site, which is www.pewinternet.org [w-w-w dot pew internet dot org]. Thanks again for
your time. Have a nice (day/evening).
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