2017 Survey for Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA): Final Study Instrument
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2017 SURVEY OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS (SPPA): Final Study Instrument
THERE ARE 20 VERSIONS:
Form1: Core1 + module A + module B {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form2: Core1 + module A + module C {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form3: Core1 + module A + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form4: Core1 + module A + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form5: Core1 + module B + module C {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form6: Core1 + module B + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form7: Core1 + module B + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form8: Core1 + module C + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form9: Core1 + module C + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form10: Core1 + module D + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form11: Core2 + module A + module B {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form12: Core2 + module A + module C {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form13: Core2 + module A + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form14: Core2 + module A + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form15: Core2 + module B + module C {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form16: Core2 + module B + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form17: Core2 + module B + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form18: Core2 + module C + module D {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form19: Core2 + module C + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
Form20: Core2 + module D + module E {random 1/20 of interviews}
CORE 1 (CLASSIC): Arts Attendance and Literary Reading 2
CORE 2: Arts Attendance, Venues, and Motivations 8
MODULE A: Consuming Art via Electronic Media 12
MODULE C: Creating Visual Art and Writing 22
MODULE D: Other Leisure Activities 29
MODULE E: Arts Education, and Arts Access and Opportunity 32
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The first questions are about participation in arts and leisure activities.
The following questions are about your activities during the last 12 months between {fill today’s date}, 2016 and {fill today’s date}, 2017.
C1Q1A With the exception of elementary or high school performances, did you go to a live jazz performance during the last 12 months?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
C1Q1B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q2A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live Latin, Spanish, or salsa music performance [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q2B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q3A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live classical music performance [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q3B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q4A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live opera [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q4B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q5A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live musical stage play [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q5B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q6A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live performance of a nonmusical stage play [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q6B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q7A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live ballet performance [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q7B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q8A [With the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to a live dance performance other than ballet, such as modern, contemporary, folk, traditional, or tap dance [during the last 12 months]?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q8B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q9A [During the last 12 months, with the exception of elementary or high school performances,] did you go to any live music, dance, or theater performance—other than the kinds I’ve asked about?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q10A [During the last 12 months,] did you visit an art museum or gallery?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q10B How many times did you do this [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-97
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q11A [During the last 12 months,] did you go to a crafts fair or a visual arts festival?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q12A [During the last 12 months,] did you go to an outdoor festival that featured performing artists?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q13A [During the last 12 months,] did you visit a historic park or monument, or tour a building or neighborhood for its historic or design value? [This would include any park in which your visit was at least in part because of the historical or design value of the park.]
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q14A With the exception of books required for work or school, did you read any books during the last 12 months?1
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q14B About how many did you read [during the last 12 months]?
Record Exact number 1-900
901 Over 900
998 Don’t know
999 Refused
C1Q15A During the last 12 months, did you read any (INSERT)?2
…novels or short stories?
…poetry?
…plays?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if books C1Q14A=1
C1Q16A During the last 12 months, with the exception of books required for work or school, did you read any (INSERT)?3
…nonfiction books about history
…nonfiction books about science or technology
…biographies or memoirs
…graphic novels, or books in comic-strip format
…religious texts or books about religion or spirituality
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
C1Q17A During the last 12 months, did you listen to any audiobooks? This could include recordings, broadcasts, or web streaming.
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
C1Q18A [During the last 12 months,] did you read any books using electronic devices, such as e-readers, tablets, laptops, computers, or cell phones?4
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
END CORE 1.
The first questions are about the artistic, creative, and cultural activities that people take part in.
The following questions are about your activities during the last 12 months between {fill today’s date}, 2016 and {fill today’s date}, 2017.
During the last 12 months did you go to (INSERT)?5
C2Q1A …a fair or festival that featured crafts, visual arts, or performing artists such as musicians, singers, dancers, or actors?
C2Q1B …an art exhibit, such as paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, or digital art?
C2Q1C …a live music performance? This could include professional, community, or student musicians.
C2Q1D …a live play or musical? This could include professional, community, or student performers.
C2Q1E …a live dance performance? This could include professional, community, or student performers.
C2Q1F …an event featuring a poet or writer? This could include book signings, readings, or poetry slams.6
C2Q1G …any other kind of live performance? [This could include storytelling, standup or improv comedy, puppetry, or a circus performance.]
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if fair C2Q1A=1
C2Q2A During the last 12 months, how often did you go to a fair or festival [that featured crafts, visual arts, or performing artists such as musicians, singers, dancers, or actors]? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if art exhibit C2Q1B=1
C2Q2B [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go to an art exhibit [such as painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, or digital art]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if music C2Q1C=1
C2Q2C [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go to a live music performance? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if play C2Q1D=1
C2Q2D [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go to a live play or musical? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if dance C2Q1E=1
C2Q2E [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go to a live dance performance? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if poet C2Q1F=1
C2Q2F [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go to an event featuring a poet or writer? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times but not every month, or 1 or 2 times?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Thinking about all the events you told me you went to [during the last 12 months,] did you go to any at a (INSERT)?
C2Q3A …college or university campus?
C2Q3B …elementary, middle, or high school?
C2Q3C …church, synagogue, or other place of worship?
C2Q3D …theater, concert hall, or auditorium?
C2Q3E …restaurant, bar, nightclub, or coffee shop?
C2Q3F …museum or gallery?
C2Q3G …park or open-air facility?
C2Q3H …community center or public library?
C2Q3I …some other location?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
People go to arts events for different reasons. [Thinking about all the events you told me you went to during the last 12 months,] did you go to {this activity/these activities} for any of the following reasons?
C2Q4A You wanted to experience high-quality art.
C2Q4B You wanted to socialize with family or friends.
C2Q4C You wanted to celebrate your own or your family’s cultural heritage.
C2Q4D You wanted to support a community organization or event.
C2Q4E You wanted to learn or experience something new.
C2Q4F You wanted to experience a performance in a particular location.
C2Q4G You wanted to see a specific, individual performer or exhibit.
C2Q4H You wanted to feel creative or creatively inspired.
C2Q4I For some other reason.
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
END CORE 2.
The following questions are about ways people use electronic devices and media. By “devices,” we mean things like TV and radio, and record-, cassette-, CD- and DVD-players as well as computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones and other mobile devices. 7
MAQ1A …jazz music?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if jazz MAQ1A =1
MAQ2A How often do you use a device to watch or listen to jazz music? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if Latin MAQ1B =1
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if view art MAQ3A =1
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month?
1 or 2 times a year?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
[During the last 12 months] did you email, post, or digitally share information, articles, or comments about (INSERT)?
MAQ4A …music, dance, or theater?
MAQ4B …movies or films?
MAQ4C …visual art?
MAQ4D …books or literature?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
The following questions are about ways people make and do art.
Ask all
During the last 12 months, did you (INSERT)?
MBQ1A …do any singing? This could include activities such as singing for an audience or in a choir, learning to sing, or singing in your home or at a place of worship.9
MBQ1B …play any musical instruments? This could include playing for an audience, learning to play, or playing for your own enjoyment.
MBQ1C …create or perform any music in ways other than singing or playing an instrument? This could include composing songs, performing rap, or editing or remixing music?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if sing (MBQ1A=1)
MBQ1AA [During the last 12 months,] did you do any singing with others, such as with a glee club, choir, chorus, or sing with a partner or partners, or with a band or other music group?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if instrument (MBQ1B=1)
MBQ1BB [During the last 12 months,] did you play a musical instrument with others such as with a band, orchestra, or other group, or with a partner or partners?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
[During the last 12 months,] did you do any (INSERT)?
MBQ1D …dancing? This could include practicing or performing dance, doing dance as exercise, or dancing at wedding or party, or in a club.
MBQ1E …acting? This could include acting in a play or musical, or doing standup or improv comedy, or puppetry.
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if dance (MBQ1D =1)
MBQ1DD [During the last 12 months,] did you do any dancing with others, such as with a dance partner, company, troupe, or group?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MBQ1F [During the last 12 months], were you involved in the production of any theatrical performances? <This could include activities such as making costumes, building sets, lighting, or directing.>
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if sing MBQ1A=1
MBQ2A During the last 12 months, how often did you do any singing? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if instrument MBQ1B=1
MBQ2B [During the last 12 months,] how often did you play a musical instrument? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if music other MBQ1C=1
MBQ2C [During the last 12 months,] how often did you create or perform music in ways other than singing or playing an instrument [such as composing songs, performing rap, or editing or remixing music]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if music other MBQ1C=1
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if dance MBQ1D =1
MBQ2D [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do any dancing? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if theater MBQ1E=1
MBQ2E [During the last 12 months,] how often did you act? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if did any singing, music-making, dancing, or acting (any MBQ1A, MBQ1B, MBQ1D, or MBQ1E = 1)
When you said you did music-making or singing or dancing or acting, did you do this at a (INSERT)?
MBQ3A …church, synagogue, or other place of worship?
MBQ3B …theater, concert hall, or auditorium?
MBQ3C …restaurant, bar, nightclub, or coffee shop?
MBQ3D …park or open-air facility?
MBQ3E …school, public library, or community center?
MBQ3F …private home?
MBQ3G …some other location?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if did any singing, music-making, dancing, or acting (any MBQ1A, MBQ1B, MBQ1D, or MBQ1E = 1)
MBQ4 [During the last 12 months] did you do music-making, singing, dancing, or acting for any of the following reasons?
To celebrate your own or your family’s cultural heritage?
To participate in your local community?
To spend time with family or friends?
To learn or experience something new?
To have or record an experience at a specific location?
To feel creative or creatively inspired?
For health reasons?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if did any singing, music-making, dancing, or acting (any MBQ1A, MBQ1B, MBQ1D, or MBQ1E = 1)
MBQ5 Who was your intended audience for most of your music-making or singing or dancing, or acting? Just yourself, only people you know personally, or the general public?10
MARK ONE
Just yourself
Only people you know personally
3 General public <This includes people you don’t know personally.>
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if did any singing, music-making, dancing, or acting (any MBQ1A, MBQ1B, MBQ1D, or MBQ1E = 1)
MBQ6 Did you use the Internet to share any of your performances? <This may include through email, websites, or social media.>
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
END MODULE B.
If did not receive Module B
The following questions are about ways people make and do art.
If received Module B, start Module C with first question MCQ1A.
Ask all
During the last 12 months did you (INSERT)?
MCQ1A …do any painting, drawing, sculpture, or printmaking activities?
MCQ1B …take any photographs as an artistic activity?
MCQ1C …edit any photographs as an artistic activity?
MCQ1D …create any films or videos as an artistic activity?
MCQ1E …design or create any animations, digital art, computer graphics, or video games?
MCQ1F …make any pottery, ceramics, or jewelry?
MCQ1G …do any leatherwork, metalwork or woodwork?
MCQ1H …do any weaving, crocheting, quilting, needlework, knitting, or sewing?
MCQ1I …do any scrapbooking, origami or other paper-based art?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if painting MCQ1A=1
MCQ2A [During the last 12 months,] how often did you paint, draw, sculpt, or make prints? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if photography MCQ1B =1
MCQ2B [During the last 12 months,] how often did you take photographs [as an artistic activity]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if photoedit MCQ1C=1
MCQ2C [During the last 12 months,] how often did you edit photographs [as an artistic activity]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if film MCQ1D=1
MCQ2D [During the last 12 months,] how often did you create films or videos [as an artistic activity]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if animation MCQ1E =1
MCQ2E [During the last 12 months,] how often did you design or create animations, digital art, computer graphics, or video games? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if pottery MCQ1F =1
MCQ2F [During the last 12 months,] how often did you make pottery, ceramics, or jewelry? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if leather MCQ1G =1
MCQ2G [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do leatherwork, metalwork or woodwork? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if weaving MCQ1H =1
MCQ2H [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do weave, crochet, quilt, needlework, knit, or sew? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if scrapbooking MCQ1I =1
MCQ2I [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do scrapbooking, origami or other paper-based art? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if did any visual arts, photography, films or videos, digital art, or craftwork (any MCQ1A -MCQ1I =1)
MCQ3 When you said you did arts or crafts or photography or films or videos or other visual art, did you do this at a (INSERT)?
…church, synagogue, or other place of worship?
… museum or gallery?
…restaurant, bar, nightclub, or coffee shop?
…park or open-air facility?
…school, public library or community center?
…private home?
…some other location?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if did any visual arts, photography, films or videos, digital art, or craftwork (any MCQ1A -MCQ1I =1)
MCQ4 [During the last 12 months] did you do arts or crafts or photography or films or videos or other visual art for any of the following reasons?
To celebrate your own or your family’s cultural heritage?
To participate in your local community?
To spend time with family or friends?
To learn or experience something new?
To have or record an experience at a specific location?
To feel creative or creatively inspired?
For health reasons?
Yes
No
Ask if did any visual arts, photography, films or videos, digital art, or craftwork (any MCQ1A -MCQ1I =1)
MCQ5 Who was your intended audience or recipient for most of the arts or crafts or photography, films, videos, or other visual art you created? Just yourself, only people you know personally, or the general public?11
MARK ONE
Just yourself
Only people you know personally
3 General public <This includes people you don’t know personally.>
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if did any visual arts, photography, films or videos, digital art, or craftwork (any MCQ1A -MCQ1I =1)
MCQ6 Did you use the Internet to share the arts or crafts or photography or films or videos or other visual art you created? <This may include through email, websites, or social media.>
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MCQ7 [During the last 12 months], did you do any creative writing? <This could include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or plays.>
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if writing MBQ7=1
MCQ8 [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do this? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if writing MBQ7=1
MCQ9 [During the last 12 months] did you do creative writing for any of the following reasons?
To celebrate your own or your family’s cultural heritage?
To participate in your local community?
To spend time with family or friends?
To learn or experience something new?
To have or record an experience at a specific location?
To feel creative or creatively inspired?
For health reasons?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if did creative writing (MBQ7=1)
MCQ10 Who was your intended audience for most of your writing? Just yourself, only people you know personally, or the general public?12
MARK ONE
1 Just yourself
2 Only people you know personally
3 General public <This includes people you don’t know personally.>
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if did creative writing (MBQ7=1)
MCQ11 Did you use the Internet to share your creative writing? <This may include through email, websites, or social media.>
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
END MODULE C.
These next questions are about your participation in other activities done for leisure.
During the last 12 months, did you (INSERT)?13
MDQ1A …go to any amateur or professional sports events?
MDQ1B …exercise or participate in any sports activities?
MDQ1C …do any hunting or fishing?
MDQ1D …participate in any other outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, or canoeing?
MDQ1E …work with indoor plants or do any gardening for pleasure?
MDQ1F …do any interior, architectural, fashion, or landscape design?
MDQ1G …do any projects where you repurposed materials or customized something as an artistic activity? <This could include adding your own artistic style to your home or car.>
MDQ1H …play any video or computer games?
MDQ1I …go out to the movies or go see any films?
MDQ1J …participate in any book clubs or reading groups?
MDQ1K …prepare or cook any food as an artistic activity?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
Ask if interior MDQ1F =1
MDQ2F [During the last 12 months,] how often did you do interior, architectural, fashion, or landscape design? At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?
1 At least once a week?
2 At least once a month but not every week?
3 At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
4 1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if repurpose MDQ1G =1
MDQ2G [During the last 12 months,] how often did you repurpose materials or customize something [as an artistic activity]? [This could include adding your own artistic style to your home or car.]
At least once a week?
At least once a month but not every week?
At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if games MDQ1H =1
MDQ2H [During the last 12 months,] how often did you play video or computer games? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
1 At least once a week?
2 At least once a month but not every week?
3 At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
4 1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if film MDQ1I =1
MDQ2I [During the last 12 months,] how often did you go out to the movies or go see a film? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
1 At least once a week?
2 At least once a month but not every week?
3 At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
4 1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if bookclub MDQ1J =1
MDQ2J [During the last 12 months,] how often did you participate in a book club or reading group? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
1 At least once a week?
2 At least once a month but not every week?
3 At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
4 1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if cooking MDQ1K =1
MDQ2K [During the last 12 months,] how often did you prepare or cook food [as an artistic activity]? [At least once a week, at least once a month but not every week, at least 3 or 4 times a year but not every month, or 1 or 2 times a year?]
1 At least once a week?
2 At least once a month but not every week?
3 At least 3 or 4 times but not every month?
4 1 or 2 times?
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MDQ3 [During the past 12 months], did you volunteer for an arts organization, group, or project?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
MDQ4 [During the past 12 months], did you subscribe to an arts organization? This can include a household membership or subscription that you may share with another person or persons in your household.
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
MDQ5 [During the past 12 months], did you donate any money, goods, or services to an arts organization, group, or project?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
MDQ6 [During the past 12 months], did you purchase or acquire any pieces of art, such as paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery, or other visual art during the last 12 months?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Refused
These questions are about learning.14
In your lifetime, have you ever taken lessons or classes in (INSERT)?15
MEQ1A …music – either voice-training or playing an instrument?
MEQ1B …photography or filmmaking?
MEQ1C …other visual arts such as drawing, painting, pottery, weaving, or graphic or fashion design?
MEQ1D …acting or theater?
MEQ1E …dance?
MEQ1F …creative writing?
MEQ1G …art history or art or music appreciation?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2A Where were the music classes [either voice-training or playing an instrument] taken? In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2B Where were the photography or filmmaking classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2C Where were the other visual arts [such as drawing, painting, pottery, weaving, graphic or fashion design] classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2D Where were the acting or theater classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2E Where were the dance classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2F Where were the creative writing classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
MEQ2G Where were the art history or art or music appreciation classes taken? [In school, out of school, or both in school and out of school?]
1 In school
2 Out of school
3 Both in school and outside of school
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
During the last 12 months, did you take any lessons or classes in (INSERT)?16
MEQ3A …music – [either voice-training or playing an instrument]?
MEQ3B …photography or filmmaking?
MEQ3C …other visual arts such as drawing, painting, pottery, weaving, graphic or …fashion design?
MEQ3D …acting or theater?
MEQ3E …dance?
MEQ3F …creative writing?
MEQ3G …art history or art or music appreciation?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
During the last 12 months, did you take any lessons or classes in (INSERT)?
MEQ3AA …music – either voice-training or playing an instrument?
MEQ3BB …photography or filmmaking?
MEQ3CC …other visual arts such as drawing, painting, pottery, weaving, graphic or fashion design?
MEQ3DD …acting or theater?
MEQ3EE …dance?
MEQ3FF …creative writing?
MEQ3GG …art history or art or music appreciation?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
[During the last 12 months,] did you learn through other means such as being taught by family or friends, as part of a family tradition, by teaching yourself or by using books or the Internet in (INSERT)?
MEQ4A …music – [either voice-training or playing an instrument]?
MEQ4B …photography or filmmaking?
MEQ4C …other visual arts [such as drawing, painting, pottery, weaving, graphic or fashion design]?
MEQ4D …acting or theater?
MEQ4E …dance?
MEQ4F …creative writing?
MEQ4G …art history or art or music appreciation?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask All
MEQ5 [During the last 12 months,] did you take lessons or classes in computer animation or digital art?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all who have at least one child aged 5 years old or younger (based on CPS variable PRCHLD = 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15)
MEQ6A Are there any children that live in your household who are 4 years old or younger?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if MEQ6A=1
The next two questions are about your child or children aged 4 years old or younger.
MEQ6B During the last 12 months, did you or anyone else bring {this child/any of these children} to an art museum or gallery or to a live music, theater, or dance performance?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
Refused
Ask if MEQ6A=1
MEQ6C [During the last 12 months,] {was this child/were any of these children} taught art or music, whether at home, in school or child-care, or in some other setting? This could include groups, classes or lessons that focus on arts, music, dance, and/or theater.
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all who have at least one child between 5 and 17 years old (based on CPS variable PRCHLD = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15)
MEQ7A Are there any children that live in your household who are between 5 and 17 years old?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if MEQ7A=1
Now let’s talk about your school-aged child or children between 5 and 17 years of age.
MEQ7B During the last 12 months, {was this child/were any of these children} taught art or music in school?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if MEQ7A=1
MEQ7C [During the last 12 months,] {was this child/were any of these children} taught art or music outside of school?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask if MEQ7A=1
MEQ7D With the exception of elementary, middle, or high school performances, did {this child/any of these children} go to an art museum or gallery or attend a live music, theater, or dance performance [during the last 12 months]?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MEQ8 What is the highest degree or level of school your Father completed?
1 Less than 9th grade
2 Some high school
3 High school graduate (or GED)
4 Some college
5 College graduate (BA, AB, BS)
6 Advanced or graduate degree (Masters, Professional, Doctoral)
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MEQ9 And, [what is the highest degree or level of school] your Mother [completed]?
1 Less than 9th grade
2 Some high school
3 High school graduate (or GED)
4 Some college
5 College graduate (BA, AB, BS)
6 Advanced or graduate degree (Masters, Professional, Doctoral)
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Finally, I’d like to read you three statements. Please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each statement about where you live.
Ask all
MEQ10 There are many different kinds of arts and cultural activities in my neighborhood or community. [Strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?]
1 Strongly Agree
2 Agree
3 Disagree
4 Strongly Disagree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MEQ11 There are plenty of opportunities for me to take part in arts and cultural activities in my neighborhood or community. [Strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?]
1 Strongly Agree
2 Agree
3 Disagree
4 Strongly Disagree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
Ask all
MEQ12 It is easy for me to find information about the arts in my neighborhood or community. [Strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?]17
1 Strongly Agree
2 Agree
3 Disagree
4 Strongly Disagree
8 Don’t know
9 Refused
CLOSE INTERVIEW.
1 For Interviewer notes: if asked, the Bible and all other religious texts do count as books.
2 “During the last 12 months” should be read for first item, but only read if necessary for additional items in this question. Interviewer note: Include any reading of novels or short stories, poetry, or plays in the last 12 months, regardless of whether it was in books, magazines, or newspapers in paper form or online. This is help language included in 2012 SPPA Interviewer manual.
3 “During the last 12 months, with the exception of work or school” should be read for first item, but only read if necessary for additional items in this question.
4 Ereader- an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals. Tablet -a computer contained entirely in a flat touch screen that uses a stylus, digital pen, or fingertip as the primary input device instead of a keyboard or mouse
5 “During the last 12 months” should be read for first item, but only read if necessary for additional items in this question.
6 Interviewer note: If asked, respondents would be told not to include bible readings that are part of regular church services. Also, reading events for children do count.
7 Tablet -a computer contained entirely in a flat touch screen that uses a stylus, digital pen, or fingertip as the primary input device instead of a keyboard or mouse
8 “During the last 12 months” should be read for first item, but only read if necessary for additional items in this question.
9 In SPPA User Guide, offer clarification for how to relate this more broadly framed question to prior years of data that used the “perform or practice” question language.
13 “During the last 12 months” should be read for first item, but only read if necessary for additional items in this question.
14 Interviewer note: For questions about lessons or classes -- if respondents ask, classes or lessons taken online should be included.
15 Lifetime questions are only asked of respondents who are younger than 25.
16 Equivalent questions are asked of respondents aged 25 and older (See next series of items).
17 This Item is based on an item in the Texas Rural Survey on Arts and Culture (Theodori, Hudec, & Drumm, 2015; access at https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Research-Art-Works-SHSU.pdf)
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