2008-18 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B:08/18) Cognitive and Usability Testing

NCES Cognitive, Pilot, and Field Test Studies System

Attachment V - B&B 2008-2018 Cognitive & Usability Testing Survey Items

2008-18 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B:08/18) Cognitive and Usability Testing

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Attachment V

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This attachment provides a list of the items proposed for the 2008/18 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B:08/18) cognitive and usability testing.

Table 1 provides a summary of the content of the cognitive survey items, as well as a column that indicates items in which specific probes will be used during the cognitive interviews. In addition, a hyperlinked Table of Contents for the items with specific probes is provided on pages v and vi. The specific probes being used for each of these items have also been highlighted in the facsimile below.



Table 1. List of all cognitive interview survey items

Interview Section

Item Number

Question Name

Question Label

Specific Probe

Opinions

1

B18SECURITY

Identify verification

X

Opinions

2

B18LINKEDIN

Secure LinkedIn login

X

Opinions

3

B18RESUME

Resume submission

X

Employment

4

B18DINTRO

Employment introduction


Employment

5

B18DANYJOBS

Worked for pay since 2011


Employment

6

B18DEMPLOY01

Employer name


Employment

7

B18DEMPZIP01

Employer zip code (predictive coder)

X

Employment

8

B18DSTART01

Employer start date

X

Employment

9

B18DEND01

Employer end date

X

Employment

10

B18DWKCONT01

Any unpaid breaks in employment

X

Employment

11

B18DWKMON01

Dates of employment: July 2011-December 2017


Employment

12

B18DWKMONX01

Dates of employment: July 2011-December 2017 (version 2- reverse question wording)

X

Employment

13

B18DEMPBRK01

Reasons for break in employment


Employment

14

B18DCURL01

Part of career

X

Employment

15

B18DEMPLOY201

Additional employer info (starting/ending job title, hours, salary, status)

X

Employment

16

B18DOTHJOB01

Any other employers since July 2011


Employment

17

B18DNRPLIST

First post-BA employer: employer picklist for first post-BA employer


Employment

18

B18DNREMPLOY

First post-BA employer: employer name


Employment

19

B18DNREMPZIP

First post-BA employer: employer ZIP (predictive coder)


Employment

20

B18DNRSTART

First post-BA employer: employer start date


Employment

21

B18DNREND

First post-BA employer: employer end date


Employment

22

B18DNREMP2

First post-BA employer: additional employer info (starting/ending job title, hours, salary, status)

X

Employment

23

INTJBLP01

Job loop intro form

X

Employment

24

B18DOCC01

Occupation coder


Employment

25

B18D1OCC01

Experimental occupation coder: job title


Employment

26

B18D2OCC01

Experimental occupation coder: job duties

X

Employment

27

B18D1IND01

Industry coder: radio buttons 1


Employment

28

B18D2IND01

Industry coder: radio buttons 2


Employment

29

B18DINDUST01

Experimental industry coder (predictive coder)

X

Employment

30

B18DDEV01

Current/most recent employer: employer provide development opportunities


Employment

31

B18DDEVX01

Current/most recent employer: employer provide development opportunities (version 2, 5-point Likert scale)

X

Employment

32

B18DJBRESP01

Current/most recent employer: job responsibilities

X

Employment

33

B18DAUTONM01

Current/most recent employer: level of autonomy

X

Employment

34

B18DCURFLX01

Current/most recent employer: employer flexibility


Employment

35

B18DCURTLC01

Current/most recent employer: telecommute


Employment

36

B18DPROG01

Current/most recent employer: demands at home slowed down professional activities

X

Employment

37

B18DCURJOB01

Job description of job that is not start of career


Employment

38

B18DCHNG01

Reasons no longer working for employer

X

Employment

39

B18DCARMLT

More than one career in last ten years

X

Employment

40

B18DEXPWRK

Exact same type of work in three years

X

Employment

41

B18DCARDUR

Number of years in career


Employment

42

B18DNEGOTIAT

Ever negotiated salary or benefits

X

Employment

43

B18DNEGOTOUT

Ever received higher salary or additional benefits as result of request


Employment

44

B18DPROMOTE

Ever asked for a promotion or raise

X

Employment

45

B18DPROMOUT

Ever received promotion or raise as result of request


Employment

46

B18DEVERLK

Ever looked for work

X

Employment

47

B18DUNCM

Ever received unemployment compensation


Background

48

B18FINTRO

Background introduction


Background

49

B18FHSCDR

High school coder (predictive search)

X

Background

50

B18AMARR

Current marital status


Background

51

B18AMARSMY

Marital status date

X

Background

52

B18AFINCON

Shares financial responsibilities with another adult


Background

53

B18AFINWHO

Shares financial responsibilities with whom


Background

54

B18AHCOMP

Household composition


Background

55

B18FSEX

Respondent’s sex

X

Background

56

B18FGENDERID

Respondent’s gender identity

X

Background

57

B18FLGBTQ

Respondent’s sexual orientation

X

Background

58

B18FAWARE

Others aware of sexual orientation

X

Background

59

B18FDEPS

Any dependent children


Background

60

B18FDEP2

Number of dependent children


Background

61

B18FDEPDOB

Date of birth of dependent(s)

X

Background

62

B18FDEPDAT

Date of dependency the same as date of birth

X

Background

63

B18DLVCHLD

Ever taken leave because of children

X

Background

64

B18DLVCT

Total leave because of children

X

Background

65

B18DLVTP

Child paid leave: total amount


Background

66

B18FOTHER1

Financially support other dependents

X

Background

67

B18FOTHER2

Primary caregiver for other dependents

X

Background

68

B18FOTDEP

Date of dependency of other dependent(s)


Background

69

B18FAFFCOST2

Educational costs influenced plans and decisions

X

Background

70

B18FWORTH

Undergraduate education worth its financial cost

X

Background

71

B18FSELLPO

Result of the sale of all major possessions

X

Background

72

B18FBIGFIVE

Personality items

X



Table of Contents


Items with specific probe

s

B18SECURITY 7

B18LINKEDIN 7

B18RESUME 8

B18DEMPZIP01 9

B18DSTART01 10

B18DEND01 11

B18DWKCONT01 12

B18DWKMONX01 12

B18DCURL01 13

B18DEMPLOY201 14

B18DNREMP2 19

INTJBLP01 20

B18D2OCC01 21

B18DINDUST01 23

B18DDEVX01 24

B18DJBRESP01 25

B18DAUTONM01 25

B18DPROG01 26

B18DCHNG01 28

B18DCARMLT 29

B18DEXPWRK 29

B18DNEGOTIAT 29

B18DPROMOTE 30

B18DEVERLK 31

B18FHSCDR 32

B18AMARSMY 33

B18FSEX 35

B18FGENDERID 36

B18FLGBTQ 37

B18FAWARE 37

B18FDEPDOB 39

B18FDEPDAT 39

B18DLVCHLD 41

B18DLVCT 41

B18FOTHER1 42

B18FOTHER2 42

B18FAFFCOST2 43

B18FWORTH 44

B18FSELLPO 44

B18FBIGFIVE 45







OPINIONS

Item #

Spec Name

Value

1

Question Name

B18SECURITY


Wording

Before we start the survey, we’d like your opinion on some questions regarding identity verification and external data sources. 

First, take a look at these sample questions regarding identity verification below. Note that this is using hypothetical data, so please imagine data reflecting you and your life.

1. In order to verify that you are the [John] [Doe] who was enrolled at [NPSAS] at some point during the 2006-2007 school year, you must correctly answer a security question. 

Please enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number.



2. Have you lived on any of the following streets?


Response Option

Code

Label

1

Main Street

2

Front Road Avenue

3

Airport Road

4

Magnolia Boulevard



3. From the list below, please select the option that correctly reflects the last four digits of your phone number:


Response Option

Code

Label

1

7890

2

2340

3

6780

4

9120




Specific Probes

If you were an actual interview respondent, how would providing this information make you feel?

Does it make you feel as if your information is more secure? Please explain.

2

Question Name

B18LINKEDIN


Wording

Now we have some questions about external data sources.

If given the option to securely log-in to LinkedIn through our survey to reduce time to complete the employment section, would you do so?


Help Text

This is a question about your opinion. Please select “next” to continue.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18LINKEDIN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

If answer no: Would it make a difference if logging on to LinkedIn would reduce the amount of time you spent on the survey?

Do you use LinkedIn?

If yes, how current is your information on your profile?

How comprehensive is the information?

3

Question Name

B18RESUME


Wording

Would you be willing to upload a current resume to the secure survey website?


Help Text

This is a question about your opinion. Please select “next” to continue.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18RESUME

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

Is your resume current and up to date?

Is it comprehensive, meaning does it include your entire employment history?

If no, please explain.



EMPLOYMENT

Item #

Spec Name

Value

4

Question Name

B18DINTRO


Wording

[If [B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE] ne missing]
In the next section, [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} we] would like to ask some questions about your employment since we last spoke to you in [[B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE]]. We are interested in all paid employment, including full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, graduate assistantships, and paid internships.

[else]
In the next section, [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} we] would like to ask some questions about your employment since July 2011. We are interested in all paid employment, including full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, graduate assistantships, and paid internships.


Help Text

This is an introductory screen. Please select "next" to continue.

5

Question Name

B18DANYJOBS


Wording

[If [B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE] ne missing] 
Have you been employed at any time since [[B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE]]? 

[else] 
Have you been employed at any time since July 2011?


Help Text

Please consider any jobs for pay, including: full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, graduate assistantships, and paid internships. 

For graduate students, please consider graduate school jobs such as assistantships and fellowships as having worked for pay.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DANYJOBS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



6

Question Name

B18DEMPLOY01


Wording

[If iteration = 1]
What is the name of your current or most recent employer? 

(If you are not currently employed, please provide the name of the employer where you were last employed. If you have more than one employer, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)

[else]
What is the name of another employer you have worked for at any time since [{if [B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE] ne missing} [[B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE]] {else} July 2011]?

(If you have more than one additional employer, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)


Help Text

Please provide information about each employer you have had since completing your bachelor's degree requirements in the 2006-07 school year. Only include jobs that were for pay. Please do not include any jobs that ended prior to completing your bachelor's degree. 

Your employer is the entity that issues your paychecks. If you work through a temporary agency, your employer would be the temporary agency, not the company you are assigned to. 

If you work for a public school, your employer would be the school district issuing your paycheck, not the specific school in which you work.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DEMPNAM01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPSLF01

Wording

Check here if you are/were self-employed


7

Question Name

B18DEMPZIP01


Wording

[If B18DEMPNAM01 ne missing]
What is the ZIP code for the primary location where you work(ed) with [B18DEMPNAM01]?

(If you do not know the ZIP code you can enter the city name. If you are still unable to find your ZIP code, click “ZIP Code not listed” and hit “Next.”)

[else]
What is the ZIP code for the primary location where you work(ed)? 

(If you do not know the ZIP code you can enter the city name. If you are still unable to find your ZIP code, click “ZIP Code not listed” and hit “Next.”)


Help Text

If your employer has multiple locations or you travel(ed) regularly, please provide the 5 digit ZIP code, city and state of the primary location that you work(ed).

If you relocated primary locations with this employer, enter the ZIP code for the most recent location.

If you primarily work(ed) from home, please indicate the ZIP code of your home office.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DEMPZIP01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPCY01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPST01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPSTZ01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DFORADD01

Wording

Check here if the location is not in the United States or a US territory



Specific Probes

Tell me about the location where you personally work. Is it the only location for your employer?

How easy or difficult was it to provide the requested information for this employer?

Does your specific employment scenario make this difficult to answer?

8

Question Name

B18DSTART01


Wording

[If B18DEMPNAM01 ne missing]
In what month and year were you first employed by [B18DEMPNAM01]?

[else if B18DEMPSLF01 = 1]
In what month and year were you first self-employed?

[else]
In what month and year were you first employed by this employer?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DSTM01

Wording

Starting month:

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December


Item Name

B18DSTY01

Wording

Starting year:

Response Option

Code

Label

2016

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

2012

2011

2011

2010

2010

2009

2009

2008

2008

2007

2007

2006

2006

2005

Before 2006




Specific Probes

Did you have any trouble providing the answer to this question?

How confident are you in your answer?

9

Question Name

B18DEND01


Wording

[If B18DEMPNAM01 ne missing]
In what month and year were you last employed by [B18DEMPNAM01]?

(If you are currently employed by [B18DEMPNAM01] select the checkbox below).

[else if B18DEMPSLF01 = 1]
In what month and year were you last self-employed?

(If you are currently self-employed select the checkbox below).

[else]
In what month and year were you last employed by this employer?

(If you are currently employed by this employer select the checkbox below).


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCUR01

Wording

I am currently employed by [EMPLOYER NAME]

Item Name

B18DENDM01

Wording

Ending month:

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December


Item Name

B18DENDY01

Wording

Ending year:

Response Option

Code

Label

2016

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

2012

2011

2011




Specific Probes

Did you have any trouble providing the answer to this question?

How confident are you in your answer?

What do you think of the layout and format of this question?

10

Question Name

B18DWKCONT01


Wording

Between [start date] and [end date], did you take any unpaid breaks in employment from [employer name] that lasted longer than one month (i.e., your employment was not one continuous period)?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DWKCONT01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

Can you provide examples of what may fit into the category of an “unpaid break in employment?”

How did you decide on your answer?

11

Question Name

B18DWKMON01


Wording

Between [start date] and [end date], in which months have you been employed by [EMPLOYER NAME]?


Help Text

Please use the calendar to select the months in which you have been employed by [B18DEMPNAM01]. Any month that has been selected will be shaded BLUE. Months that are not selected will remain shaded GRAY. 

If you would like to select all visible months within a given year, check the "select / unselect" button. To unselect these months, check the button once again.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name


Wording

July 2011 – November 2017


12

Question Name

B18DWKMONX01


Wording

Between [start date] and [end date], in which months were you on an unpaid break from [EMPLOYER NAME]?


Help Text

Please use the calendar to select the months in which you were you on an unpaid break from [EMPLOYER NAME].


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name


Wording

July 2011 – November 2017



Specific Probes

You just saw the same format of this question, but the question was asked in two different ways: 1) select the months you were employer and 2) select the months you were on an unpaid break.

Which version did you prefer?

Did you have any trouble answering this question?

How confident are you in your answer?

13

Question Name

B18DEMPBRK01


Wording

You indicated you took an unpaid break [{if B18DEMPNAM01 ne missing} from [B18DEMPNAM01] {else if B18DEMPSLF01 = 1} while self-employed {else} from this employer].


Why were you not employed during this unpaid break?


Help Text

Indicate why you were not working during this period of employment. You may answer "yes" to all the options that are applicable. 

If the available options are not applicable to your specific situation, then answer "yes" to "Other reason(s)."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DBKTMP01

Wording

Employment was seasonal or temporary

Response Option

Item Name

B18DBKRES01

Wording

Resigned or left [B18DEMPNAM01]

Response Option

Item Name

B18DBKLEV01

Wording

Took a medical, personal, or family leave

Response Option

Item Name

B18DBKOTH01

Wording

[If USERMODE = WEB] Other reason(s) [else] Any other reasons?

Response Option


14

Question Name

B18DCURL01


Wording

Job title: [JOB TITLE] 

[Do/did] you consider this job to be part of a career you are pursuing in your occupation or industry? 


Help Text

Please indicate whether you consider this job to be a part of your ultimate career goal. 

You should consider this job to be a part of your career even if it is the first of many jobs you plan to hold in the occupational field or the first of many years you plan to spend working in the occupational field.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCURL01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

Define the word “career” using your own words.

How did you decide on your answer?

15

Question Name

B18DEMPLOY201


Wording

We are interested in learning more about your [{if B18DEMPNAM01 ne missing} employment with [B18DEMPNAM01] {else if B18DEMPSLF01 = 1} self-employment {else} employment with this employer] and how it may have changed.


What was your starting and ending...


Help Text

Please enter the following details about your employment for [B18DEMPNAM01]. Please enter the job title you had when you started working for [B18DEMPNAM01] and the title you currently have (or had when you left). Please enter your title as you would enter it on your resume to describe your position to future employers. For example, if you worked for a temp agency and were working as an administrative assistant, please list "Administrative assistant" instead of "Temporary employee." Please enter your starting and current or ending salary for your employment for [B18DEMPNAM01]. You can enter this amount per hour, week, month, or year. If you are unsure of the exact amount, please provide your best guess. Please enter the number of hours you worked at the start and at the end of your employment for [B18DEMPNAM01]. If the number of hours you are contracted or scheduled to work was or is different that the number of hours that you actually work(ed) please enter the number of hours you actually worked. If applicable, please indicate if you were considered full- or part-time at the start and current or at the end of your employment for [B18DEMPNAM01]. Please answer this in relation to your company standards, not in relation to the number of hours worked by other employees.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DEMPJBT01

Wording

Job title

Item Name

B18DEMPHRS01

Wording

Average hours per week

Item Name

B18DEMPAMT01

Wording

Salary (including bonuses, tips, and commissions)

Item Name

B18DEMPTIM01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Per hour

2

Per week

3

Per month

4

Per year


Item Name

B18DEMPFPT01

Wording

Full-time or part-time

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Full-time

2

Part-time


Item Name

B18DEMPJBT201

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPSAMT01

Wording

Same title as starting job

Item Name

B18DEMPHRS201

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPSAMH01

Wording

Same hours as starting job

Item Name

B18DEMPAMT201

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPSAMA01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DEMPTIM201

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Per hour

2

Per week

3

Per month

4

Per year


Item Name

B18DEMPFPT201

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Full-time

2

Part-time




Specific Probe

In your own words, define “full-time” and “part-time.”

16

Question Name

B18DOTHJOB01


Wording

[If [B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE] ne missing]

Aside from the [{if iteration = 1} employer {else} employers] you already told [{if usermode = TIO} me {else} us] about, have you worked for any other employers since [[B&B:12 INTERVIEW START DATE]]?


(Answer "Yes" for any additional full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, graduate assistantships, and paid internships.)


[else]

Aside from the [{if iteration = 1} employer {else} employers] you already told [{if usermode = TIO} me {else} us] about, have you worked for any other employers since July 2011?


(Answer "Yes" for any additional full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, graduate assistantships, and paid internships.)


Help Text

Please indicate whether you've had another job or position for pay since completing your bachelor's degree requirements in the 2006-07 school year.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DOTHJOB01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



17

Question Name

B18DNRPLIST


Wording

Next, we would like you to think specifically about your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements from [Y_NPSCHL].

Were any of the employers you just reported your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements?


Help Text

This question includes the names of employers you just reported. Please indicate whether any of these employers was your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNRPLIST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 1]

2

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 2]

3

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 3]

4

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 4]

5

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 5]

6

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 6]

7

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 7]

8

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 8]

9

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 9]

10

[B18DEMPNAM01 - from iteration 10]

99

None of these employers



18

Question Name

B18DNREMPLOY


Wording

What was the name of your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements?


Help Text

Please provide the name of your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNREMPNAM

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DNREMPSLF

Wording

Check here if you were self-employed


19

Question Name

B18DNREMPZIP


Wording

[If B18DNREMPNAM ne missing]
What is the ZIP code for the primary location where you worked with [B18DNREMPNAM]?

(If you do not know the ZIP code you can enter the city name. If you are still unable to find your ZIP code, click “ZIP Code not listed” and hit “Next.”)

[else]
What is the ZIP code for the primary location where you worked? 

(If you do not know the ZIP code you can enter the city name. If you are still unable to find your ZIP code, click “ZIP Code not listed” and hit “Next.”)


Help Text

If your employer had multiple locations or you traveled regularly, please provide the 5 digit ZIP code, city and state of the primary location that you worked.

If you relocated primary locations with this employer, enter the ZIP code for the most recent location.

If you primarily worked from home, please indicate the ZIP code of your home office.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNREMPZIP

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DNREMPCY

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DNREMPST

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DNREMPSTR

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DNRFORADD

Wording

Check here if the location is not in the United States or a US territory


20

Question Name

B18DNRSTART


Wording

[If B18DNREMPNAM ne missing]
In what month and year were you first employed by [B18DNREMPNAM]?

[else if B18DNREMPSLF = 1]
In what month and year were you first self-employed?

[else]
In what month and year were you first employed by this employer?


Help Text

Please provide the month and year of when you were first employed after completing your bachelor's degree requirements.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNRSTMO

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December


Item Name

B18DNRSTYR

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code

Label

2016

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

2012

2011

2011

2010

2010

2009

2009

2008

2008

2007

2007

2006

2006

2005

Before 2006



21

Question Name

B18DNREND


Wording

[If B18DNREMPNAM ne missing]
In what month and year were you last employed by [B18DNREMPNAM]?

[else if B18DNREMPSLF = 1]
In what month and year were you last self-employed?

[else]
In what month and year were you last employed by this employer?


Help Text

Please provide the month and year when your employment ended with your first employer after completing your bachelor's degree requirements.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNRENDMO

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December


Item Name

B18DNRENDYR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

2016

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

2012

2011

2011



22

Question Name

B18DNREMP2


Wording

We are interested in learning more about your [{if B18DNREMPNAM ne missing} employment with [B18DNREMPNAM] {else if B18DNREMPSLF = 1} self-employment {else} employment with this employer] and how it may have changed.

What was your starting and ending...


Help Text

Please enter the following details about your employment for [B18DNREMPNAM]. Please enter the job title you had when you started working for [B18DNREMPNAM] and the title you had when you left. Please enter your title as you would enter it on your resume to describe your position to future employers. For example, if you worked for a temp agency and were working as an administrative assistant, please list "Administrative assistant" instead of "Temporary employee." Please enter your starting and ending salary for your employment for [B18DNREMPNAM]. If you are unsure of the exact amount, please provide your best guess. Please enter the number of hours you worked at the start and the end of your employment for [B18DNREMPNAM]. Please indicate if you were considered full- or part-time at the start and current or at the end of your employment for [B18DNREMPNAM]. Please answer this in relation to your company standards, not in relation to the number of hours worked by other employees.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNREMPJBT

Wording

Job title?

Item Name

B18DNREMPHRS

Wording

Average hours per week

Item Name

B18DNREMPAMT

Wording

Salary including bonuses, tips, and commissions?

Item Name

B18DNREMPTIM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Per hour

2

Per week

3

Per month

4

Per year


Item Name

B18DNREMPFPT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Full-time

2

Part-time


Item Name

B18DNREMPJT2

Wording


Item Name

B18DNREMPSMT

Wording

Same title as starting job

Item Name

B18DNREMPHR2

Wording


Item Name

B18DNREMPSMH

Wording

Same hours as starting job

Item Name

B18DNREMPAM2

Wording


Item Name

B18DNREMPSMA

Wording

Same salary as starting job

Item Name

B18DNREMPTM2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Per hour

2

Per week

3

Per month

4

Per year


Item Name

B18DNREMPFT2

Wording

Do/did you consider your current/ending job full-time or part-time?

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Full-time

2

Part-time




Specific Probes

How easy or difficult was it to provide the requested information for your first employer after completing your bachelor’s degree requirements?

What was the most difficult piece of information you were asked to provide?

Are you confident in your answers?

23

Question Name

INTJBLP01


Wording

[if only one job to be asked of multiple jobs]
We have additional questions about one of the jobs that you mentioned. The next set of questions will focus on your job as a/an [JOB TITLE] at [EMPLOYER NAME].
[else if first of multiple jobs loops]
[if not all jobs will be asked about]
We have additional questions about some of the jobs that you mentioned. The next set of questions will focus on your job as a/an [JOB TITLE] at [EMPLOYER NAME].
[else if all jobs will be asked about]
We have additional questions about the jobs that you mentioned. The next set of questions will focus on your job as a/an [JOB TITLE] at [EMPLOYER NAME].
[Else if only one of one jobs, or not the first of multiple jobs]
Next, we have some questions that will focus on your job as a/an [JOB TITLE] at [EMPLOYER NAME].


Help Text

This is an introductory screen. Please select "next" to continue.


Specific Probes

You just provided us information about all your employers since July 2011. How easy or difficult was it to provide the requested information for each employer?

What was the most difficult piece of information you were asked to provide?

How did you feel about providing this level of detail for each employer?

24

Question Name

B18DOCC01


Wording

Job title: [JOB TITLE]


First, [{if usermode = TIO} I'd {else} we'd] like to classify your job. To do this, [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} we] need your job title and your primary job duties so [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} you] can select the closest match from the options returned from our database based on your information.


Help Text

In the first text box, enter the job title for your current job. 

In the second text box, enter words or phrases describing the primary duties for your current job. 

Choose the option that best describes your occupation. 

If you cannot find your occupation in the list provided, try another search in the text boxes marked "Job Title" and/or "Job Duties." 

If you are still unable to find your occupation in the list, please click "None of the Above." This will take you to another screen that will allow you to code your occupation manually. 

Three drop down boxes have been provided for coding your occupation. The first box provides a list of the most general categories. After making a selection in the first box, a second box offers a list of more specific categories within the general category area. The third box offers the most specific categories available for your type of occupation. 

Code your occupation by selecting a general area, secondary area, and the final detailed category. If appropriate categories are not offered, please select the specific option with the phrase "All Other."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DOCC201

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DOCCAST01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DOCC301

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DOCC601

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DJBDY01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DJBTL01

Wording

 


25

Question Name

B18D1OCC01


Wording

Job title: [JOB TITLE]

First, [{if usermode = TIO} I'd {else} we'd] like to classify your job. To do this, [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} we] need your job title. Select the closest match from the options returned from our database based on your information.

(If you are unable to find a close match for your job title, click “Job title not listed” and hit “Next.”)


Help Text

In the text box, enter the job title for your job.

Choose the option that best describes your occupation.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18D1OCC01

Wording

 


26

Question Name

B18D2OCC01


Wording

Job title: [JOB TITLE]

Next, provide your job duties so [{if usermode = TIO} I {else} you] can try to select the closest match from the options returned from our database based on your information.

(If you are unable to find a close match for your job title, click “Job duties not listed” and hit “Next.”)


Help Text

In the text box, enter the job duties for your job.

Choose the option that best describes your occupation.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18D2OCC01

Wording

 



Specific Probes

You were just asked to code your occupation in two different ways. Were you able to find your occupation more easily with the first or second search option?

What do you think of the way these different search options function?

Do you have a preference on which one you would prefer to use?

27

Question Name

B18D1IND01


Wording

Would you classify [{if SELF-EMPLOYED} the primary industry of your self-employment {else} the primary industry for [EMPLOYER NAME]] as...


Help Text

Please indicate the primary industry for this employer. Consider the type of business or commercial sector of the employer.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

BB18D1IND01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Education

2

Healthcare

3

Retail Sales

4

Something else

5

Government



28

Question Name

B18D2IND01


Wording

[If SELF-EMPLOYED]
[{If B18D1IND01 ne missing} Thanks. Would you say your primary industry is... {else} Would you say your primary industry is...]

[else]
[{If B18D1IND01 ne missing} Thanks. Would you say [EMPLOYER NAME]'s primary industry is... {else}
Would you say [EMPLOYER NAME]'s primary industry is...]


Help Text

Please indicate the primary industry for this employer. Consider the type of business or commercial sector of the employer.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18D2IND01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

5

Professional, scientific, and technical services

6

Food service and accommodations

7

Financial and insurance

8

Something else



29

Question Name

B18DINDUST01


Wording

What is the primary business or industry for [B18DEMPNAM01]?


Help Text

Please indicate the primary industry for this employer. Consider the type of business or commercial sector of the employer.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DINDUST01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DINSTRG01

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DINDCOD01

Wording

 



Specific Probes

What does “primary business or industry” mean to you in your own words?

You were just asked to select your industry in two different ways. Were you able to find your industry more easily with the first or second option?

Do you have a preference on which one you would prefer to use?

30

Question Name

B18DDEV01


Wording

[Does/Did] [current/most recent employer], provide…


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DGROW01

Wording

Opportunities to grow and develop

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DRECOG01

Wording

Appropriate recognition for your work

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCARG01

Wording

Career guidance

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DRESOUR01

Wording

Adequate resources and supports

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DDIVERS01

Wording

An environment of diversity and inclusion

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



31

Question Name

B18DDEVX01


Wording

[Does/Did] [current/most recent employer], provide…


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DGROWX01

Wording

Opportunities to grow and develop

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Agree

5

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18DRECOGX01

Wording

Appropriate recognition for your work

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Agree

5

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18DCARGX01

Wording

Career guidance

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Agree

5

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18DRESOURX01

Wording

Adequate resources and supports

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Agree

5

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18DDIVERSX01

Wording

An environment of diversity and inclusion

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Agree

5

Strongly agree




Specific Probes

You just saw two versions of this question, a yes/no version and a 5-point scale version. Do you have a preference on which one you would prefer to use? Why?

In your opinion, do you think each of these items can be answered using a yes/no or is there some type of nuance that makes the 5-point scale a better option?

What does an “environment of diversity and inclusion” mean to you in your own words?

32

Question Name

B18DJBRESP01


Wording

In your [current/most recent job], [did/do] you:


Help Text

Please indicate whether or not you participate in or are the sole supervisor or decision maker in the listed job duties.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DSUPRVS01

Wording

Supervise the work of others?

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DHIRE01

Wording

Participate in hiring and/or firing decisions?

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DSETSAL01

Wording

Participate in setting salary rates for other employees?

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probe

What does “supervise the work of others” mean to you in your own words?

33

Question Name

B18DAUTONM01


Wording

Which of the following statements best describes your [current/most recent] job?


Help Text

Please select the statement that most closely describes your job.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DAUTONM01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Someone else decides what I do and how I do it

2

Someone else decides what I do, but I decide how I do it

3

I have the freedom in deciding what I do and how I do it

4

I am basically my own boss




Specific Probe

How did you decide on your answer?

34

Question Name

B18DCURFLX01


Wording

Some employers allow their employees flexibility in the hours they work, that is, they do not have to work a set schedule as long as a minimum number of hours are worked in a pay period. 

Would you say your [current/most recent] schedule [is/was] very flexible, somewhat flexible, or not flexible?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCURFLX01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Very flexible

2

Somewhat flexible

3

Not flexible



35

Question Name

B18DCURTLC01


Wording

In your [current/most recent] job, [does/did] your employer allow you to telecommute?


Help Text

Telecommuting is when you work from a location other than your employer's specified office, making use of the Internet, e-mail, and the telephone.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCURTLC01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Current job, able to telecommute

2

No, telecommuting did not make sense for your job

3

No, telecommuting is possible, but not offered for your job.



36

Question Name

B18DPROG01


Wording

While working at [EMPLOYER NAME], have demands at home slowed down progress on your professional activities?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DPROG01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

What do you consider to be “demands at home”?

What does “slowed down progress” mean to you in your own words?

What does “professional activities” mean to you in your own words?

How did you decide on your answer?

37

Question Name

B18DCURJOB01


Wording

Job title: [JOB TITLE]

In which of the following ways would you describe this job, since it [is/was] not part of your career?


Help Text

Please indicate the reasons why you do not consider your current job to be part of your career in the particular occupational area/field in which you are employed. Please answer "other" if none of the other reasons describe your situation.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCURCAR01

Wording

Working to obtain job experience

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCUREST01

Wording

Continuing in job held before leaving [Y_NPSCHL]

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCURBEN01

Wording

Working to receive benefits

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCURPAY01

Wording

Working to pay the bills (e.g., best job available)

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCUREDU01

Wording

Working to prepare for future education

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCURSCH01

Wording

Job while in school

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCURINT01

Wording

Job while pursuing other interests

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCURFUT01

Wording

Working while exploring future education and/or career options

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No


Item Name

B18DCUROTH01

Wording

[If USERMODE = WEB] Other description [else] Any other description

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



38

Question Name

B18DCHNG01


Wording

Why are you no longer employed by [B18DEMPNAM01]?


Help Text

Indicate why you are no longer working for this employer. You may select all the options that are applicable. 

If the available options are not applicable to your specific situation, then select "Other reason(s)."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCGLAB101

Wording

Job-related reasons - Voluntary

Item Name

B18DCGSL01

Wording

Wanted better salary or benefits

Item Name

B18DCGSF01

Wording

Wanted a different job in the same or similar field

Item Name

B18DCGDF01

Wording

Wanted a job in a different field

Item Name

B18DCGWC01

Wording

Wanted different working conditions (such as work hours, commute, colleagues, etc.)

Item Name

B18DCGCA01

Wording

Wanted better opportunities for career advancement

Item Name

B18DCGJS01

Wording

Wanted better job security

Item Name

B18DCGDL01

Wording

Did not like job at [B18DEMPNAM01]

Item Name

B18DCGLAB201

Wording

Job-related reasons - Involuntary

Item Name

B18DCGTP01

Wording

Position was temporary or seasonal

Item Name

B18DCGTM01

Wording

Laid off, terminated, or contract not renewed

Item Name

B18DCGLAB301

Wording

Personal reasons

Item Name

B18DCGES01

Wording

Enrolled in school

Item Name

B18DCGRA01

Wording

Relocated to another area

Item Name

B18DCGCC01

Wording

Care for children

Item Name

B18DCGHR01

Wording

Health reasons

Item Name

B18DCGLAB401

Wording


Item Name

B18DCGOT01

Wording

Other reason(s)



Specific Probes

What other reasons should be on this list, if any?

Do any of these reasons overlap?

Are any of the options listed confusing, or are they clear?

What do you think of the layout and format of this question?

Do you have any suggestions on other ways to ask this question?

39

Question Name

B18DCARMLT


Wording

Would you say that you have had more than one career in the last ten years?


Help Text

 


Item




Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCARMLT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Not more than one career in ten years

2

More than one career in ten years






Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

How did you decide on your answer?

40

Question Name

B18DEXPWRK


Wording

Do you expect to be doing the same type of work three years from now?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DEXPWRK

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Do not expect same work in three years

2

Expect same work in three years




Specific Probes

In your own words, what does “same type of work” mean to you?

How is this the same or different as how you define “career”?

41

Question Name

B18DCARDUR


Wording

About how many years have you been working in this career?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DCARDUR

Wording

year(s)


42

Question Name

B18DNEGOTIAT


Wording

Since completing your bachelor's degree requirements, have you ever negotiated salary or benefits when beginning a new job?


Help Text

Salary negotiation is the process of reaching an agreement on what an employer will pay for your skills, knowledge, and experience.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNEGOTIAT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No

2

Not applicable




Specific Probes

If “yes” to this question:

Can you describe this process to me?

Have you negotiated your starting salary more than once?


If “no” to this question:

Do you have any specific reasons why you haven’t negotiated a starting salary?


43

Question Name

B18DNEGOTOUT


Wording

Have you ever received a higher salary or additional benefits as a result of your negotiations?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DNEGOTOUT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



44

Question Name

B18DPROMOTE


Wording

Since completing your bachelor's degree requirements, have you ever asked for a raise or promotion from any employer?


Help Text

A job promotion is the advancement of an employee within a company position or job tasks. Typically a promotion is associated with a higher rate of pay or financial bonus.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DPROMOTE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No

2

Not applicable




Specific Probes

If “yes” to this question:

Can you describe this process to me?

Have you requested a raise or promotion more than once?


If “no” to this question:

Do you have any specific reasons why you haven’t requested a raise or promotion?


45

Question Name

B18DPROMOUT


Wording

Have you ever received a raise or promotion as a result of your request?


Help Text

 


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DPROMOUT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



46

Question Name

B18DEVERLK


Wording

Since July 2011, have you ever looked for employment?


Help Text

Indicate whether you have ever looked for a job, including looking for a different or additional job.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DEVERLK

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probe

What type of activities do you consider as “looked for employment”?


47

Question Name

B18DUNCM


Wording

Since July 2011, have you ever received unemployment compensation while you were unemployed but looking for work?


Help Text

Unemployment compensation is a collection of benefits that pays for a portion of the salary one earned while working.

These programs can vary by state. A person is usually eligible for unemployment compensation for a certain number of weeks or months once becoming unemployed.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DUNCM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

No compensation while unemployed

2

Had compensation while unemployed





BACKGROUND

Item #

Spec Name

Value

48

Question Name

B18FINTRO


Wording

Finally, [if TIO: I/else: we] have some additional questions that will help us better understand the experiences of individuals from different backgrounds.


Help Text

This is an introductory screen. Please select "next" to continue.

49

Question Name

B18FHSCDR


Wording

What is the name of the high school from which you graduated?

(If you are unable to find your high school, click “School not listed” and hit “Next.”)


Help Text

In the text box, provide the name of your high school.

Choose the correct option out of the list of schools.

If you cannot find your high school in the list, please click "None of the Above" and provide the additional information requested.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FHSSCH

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSCOD

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSCTY

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSSTAT

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSDIST

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSCNTY

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSTYPE

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSGRLO

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSGRHI

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSSTRNG

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FHSAUTO

Wording

 



Specific Probes

Did you find your high school with this search?

What do you think of the way this search functions?

50

Question Name

B18AMARR


Wording

What is your current marital status?


Help Text

Marital status is being asked to help determine the size of your current household and whether a spouse or partner should be included in questions about dependents, assets, and debts for the household. 

Provide your current marital status. If you are currently unmarried, be sure to indicate whether you are "single, never married" or "separated" or "divorced" or "widowed."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18AMARR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Single, never married

2

Married

4

Separated

5

Divorced

6

Widowed



51

Question Name

B18AMARSMY


Wording

[IF separated] 
In what month and year were you separated? 

[IF divorced] 
In what month and year were you divorced? 

[else] 
In what month and year were you married?


Help Text

Please indicate the date in which your current marital status changed. If you have more than one change in marital status, please provide the date of the most recent change.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18AMARSMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December


Item Name

B18AMARSYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code

Label

-9

-Select one-

2016

2016

2015

2015

2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

2012

2011

2011

2010

2010

2009

2009

2008

2008

2007

2007

2006

2006

2005

2005

2004

2004

2003

2003

2002

2002

2001

2001

2000

2000

1999

1999

1998

1998

1997

1997

1996

1996

1995

1995

1994

1994

1993

1993

1992

1992

1991

1991

1990

1990

1989

1989

1988

1988

1987

1987

1986

1986

1985

1985

1984

1984

1983

1983

1982

1982

1981

1981

1980

1980

1979

Before 1980




Specific Probe

How did you feel about answering this question in the survey?

52

Question Name

B18AFINCON


Wording

Is there another adult in your household with whom you are sharing financial responsibilities and decisions, such as income, bills, and budgeting?


Help Text

Indicate if there is another adult in your household who contributes to the financial responsibilities and helps you make financial decisions (e.g., a domestic partner or spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, parent, sibling, or friend). 

This question is being asked to help determine who should be included in questions about dependents, assets, and debts for the household.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18AFINCON

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



53

Question Name

B18AFINWHO


Wording

Which best describes this person?

Would you say a …


Help Text

If you share financial responsibilities with a domestic partner or spouse and another person, please select, “Domestic partner or spouse.” 

If you share financial responsibilities with two or more people (not including a domestic partner or spouse) please select the person for whom you share the greatest percentage of responsibilities and decisions. 

This question is being asked to help determine who should be included in questions about dependents, assets, and debts for the household.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18AFINWHO

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Domestic partner or spouse

2

Boyfriend or girlfriend

3

Parent

4

Sibling

5

Friend or roommate

6

Other



54

Question Name

B18AHCOMP


Wording

Do you currently live with a…


Help Text

Describe who lives in your house with you. If you are in a marriage-like relationship with someone, but you are not married, indicate that you live with your "Spouse or partner." 

If you live by yourself, with no one else, please indicate "Live alone."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18ASPODP

Wording

Spouse or partner

Item Name

B18ADPNTS

Wording

Children and/or other dependents

Item Name

B18APARIL

Wording

Parents or in-laws

Item Name

B18AHOTH

Wording

Another person (e.g., roommate)

Item Name

B18AALONE

Wording

Live alone


55

Question Name

B18FSEX


Wording

These next few questions will help us better understand the experiences of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. 

What sex were you assigned at birth (what the doctor put on your birth certificate)?


Help Text

Indicate the sex that you were assigned at birth, that is, what the doctor put on your original birth certificate.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FSEX

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Male

2

Female




Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

What do you think is meant by “sex you were assigned at birth?”

56

Question Name

B18FGENDERID


Wording

What is your gender? 

Your gender is how you feel inside and can be the same or different from your biological or birth sex.


Help Text

Gender includes gender identity and gender expression. Gender identity means one's inner sense of one's own gender, which may or may not match the sex assigned at birth. Different people choose to express their gender identity differently. For some, gender may be expressed through, for example, dress, grooming, mannerisms, speech patterns, and social interactions. Gender expression usually ranges between masculine and feminine, and some transgender people express their gender consistent with how they identify internally, rather than in accordance with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Transgender: When a person's birth sex and gender do not match, they might think of themselves as transgender.

Gender queer and gender nonconforming: These are terms used to identify people whose gender may not conform to the sex they were assigned at birth. Often these terms may be used by people who identify their gender as something other than "male" or "female". Their gender may fall somewhere between male and female, or may fall outside the traditional male/female gender distinctions.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FMALE

Wording

Male

Item Name

B18FFEMALE

Wording

Female

Item Name

B18FTRANSM2F

Wording

Transgender, male-to-female

Item Name

B18FTRANSF2M

Wording

Transgender, female-to-male

Item Name

B18FGENDERQR

Wording

Genderqueer or gender nonconforming, or some other gender

Item Name

B18FNOTSURE

Wording

Not sure



Specific Probes

What do you think of this definition? "Your gender is how you feel inside and can be the same or different than your biological or birth sex." Is this something you already knew?

IF NOT: Does it make sense to you? Tell me why or why not.

What does transgender mean to you?

Are there any other terms that are unfamiliar to you?

57

Question Name

B18FLGBTQ


Wording

[If usermode = web]
Do you think of yourself as...

[else]
Now I will read a list of terms people sometimes use to describe how they think of themselves. As I read the list, please say "Yes" when you hear the option that best describes how you think of yourself.


Help Text

Sexual orientation is someone's emotional or physical attraction to the same and/or opposite sex.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FLGBTQ

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Lesbian or gay, that is, homosexual

2

Straight, that is, heterosexual

3

Bisexual

4

Don't know

5

Another sexual orientation




Specific Probes

Tell me how you chose your answer.

Are any of the terms in this question unfamiliar to you?

Are there any options missing from this list?

58

Question Name

B18FAWARE


Wording

Of the following groups of people, how many of these people are aware of your sexual orientation (meaning they are aware of whether you consider yourself straight, gay, etc.)?


Help Text

Awareness of your sexual orientation can mean voluntary or involuntary disclosure of your sexual orientation to others. Voluntary disclosure could mean that individuals are aware of your sexual orientation through observation (e.g. knowing who you date), and discussion (e.g. bringing it up in conversation); and involuntary disclosure could mean someone other than you sharing information about your orientation to others without your consent.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FAWFAM

Wording

Members of your immediate family (e.g. family and siblings)

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Most

2

Some

0

None


Item Name

B18FAWSOC

Wording

People you socialize with (e.g. friends and acquaintances)

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Most

2

Some

0

None


Item Name

B18FAWWORK

Wording

People you work with (e.g. supervisors and coworkers)

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Most

2

Some

0

None




Specific Probes

How did you feel about answering this question in the survey?

How did you decide on your answer?

59

Question Name

B18FDEPS


Wording

One of the goals of this study is to learn about the household characteristics of people after they earn a bachelor's degree.

Do you [{If B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {If B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner] have any dependent children?

Dependent children need not live with you. Include any children for whom you [{If B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {If B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner] provide 50% or more of their financial support.


Help Text

Dependent children do not have to live with you, but have to receive 50% or more of their financial support from you. Do not include yourself or your spouse as a dependent.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FDEPS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No



60

Question Name

B18FDEP2


Wording

[If B18AMARR=2] 
How many dependent children do you or your spouse support financially?

[else if B18AFINWHO=1] 
How many dependent children do you or your partner support financially?

[else] 
How many dependent children do you support financially?


Help Text

Please indicate the number of children who receive 50% or more of their financial support from you or your spouse.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FDEP2

Wording

| dependent(s)

Response Option



61

Question Name

B18FDEPDOB


Wording

[If B18FDEP2 = 1] 
In what month and year was your dependent child born? 

[else] 
In what month and year were your dependent children born?


Help Text

Knowing about family responsibilities can be important in understanding a person's education and employment history.

Please provide the dates of birth for any dependent children you have.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBY7

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDOBM7

Wording

 



Specific Probes

In your own words, what is this question telling you to do?

How did you feel about providing this level of detail for each child?

What do you think of the layout and format of this question?

62

Question Name

B18FDEPDAT


Wording

[If B18FDEP2 = 1]
We would like to know when your child became financially dependent upon you. If he or she became dependent upon you at a time other than his or her birth (through adoption, foster care, etc.) please indicate the month and year he or she became your dependent.

[else]
For each dependent child, we would like to know when he or she became financially dependent upon you. If he or she became dependent upon you at a time other than his or her birth (through adoption, foster care, etc.) please indicate the month and year he or she became your dependent.


Help Text

Please indicate when your dependent child(ren) became financially dependent upon you. 

If he or she became financially dependent on the same date as their birth, please check the box "Same as date of birth." 

If their date of financial dependency differs from their date of birth, please select that date from the month and year options provided.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDTSM7

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATM7

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FDEPDATY7

Wording

 



Specific Probes

In your own words, what is this question telling you to do?

How did you feel about providing this level of detail for each child?

Can you provide any scenarios in which the date of dependency would not be the same as the date of birth?

What do you think of the layout and format of this question?

Do you have any suggestions on other ways to ask this question?

63

Question Name

B18DLVCHLD


Wording

Since July 2011, have you taken either paid or unpaid leave for any of the following reasons: the birth or adoption of a child, to raise your children, or the medical care of your children?


Help Text

Paid or unpaid leave includes any planned or unplanned absences from your job specifically for the care of your child (biological or adopted). Leave could include absences under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or your employer's parental leave policy and vacation time.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DLVCHLD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

How did you decide on your answer?

What scenarios did you think about when considering “paid or unpaid leave?”

64

Question Name

B18DLVCT


Wording

Since July 2011, what would you estimate is the total amount of time - both paid and unpaid - you have been on leave for the birth or adoption of a child, to raise your children, or for the medical care of your children?


Help Text

Provide the cumulative time away from your job for the care of your child (biological or adopted). For example, if you left work for the first 2 months after your child was born, returned to work for 3 months, then took another absence for 2 months to assist in day-to-day childcare you would have a total of 4 months on leave.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DLVCTAMT

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DLVCTTIM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Month(s)

2

Year(s)




Specific Probes

How easy or difficult was it to answer this question?

How did you decide on your answer?

65

Question Name

B18DLVTP


Wording

How much of that [time] was paid leave?


Help Text

Paid leave includes either full or partial payment of your regular wages during your absence from work.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18DLVPTAMT

Wording

 

Item Name

B18DLVPTTIM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Month(s)

2

Year(s)



66

Question Name

B18FOTHER1


Wording

Do you [{If B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {If B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner] have any other dependents that you support financially? 

Dependents need not live with you [{If B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {If B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner]. They may include siblings, parents, other relatives, or other individuals for whom you [{If B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {If B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner] provide 50% or more of their financial support.


Help Text

If you provide more than 50% of the financial support for another individual, other than a spouse/domestic partner or a child, please answer, "Yes."

Other dependents can include parents, siblings, other relatives, or other unrelated individuals. They do not have to be living with you.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FOTHER1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

In your own words, provide an example of expenses you consider “financial support.”

Can you provide some examples of who you would include and exclude based upon the question wording?

67

Question Name

B18FOTHER2


Wording

[{If B18FOTHER1 = 1} Excluding the other dependents that you support financially, do {else} Do] you [{if B18AMARR = 2} or your spouse {if B18AFINWHO = 1} or your partner] have any other dependents that you do not support financially but for whom you are considered the primary caregiver?


Help Text

Answer “Yes” if you are the primary caregiver for another person.

Other dependents can include parents, siblings, other relatives, or other unrelated individuals. They do not have to be living with you.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FOTHER2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

Can you provide some example of who you would include and exclude based upon the question wording?

68

Question Name

B18FOTDEP


Wording

In what month and year did you begin providing financial support or did you become the primary caregiver to your other dependent(s)?


Help Text

Please provide the date in which the other dependent became dependent upon you, either because you provide financial support or are the primary caregiver to that person. 

Knowing about family responsibilities can be important in understanding a person's education and employment history.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPM7

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY1

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY2

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY3

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY4

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY5

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY6

Wording

 

Item Name

B18FOTDEPY7

Wording

 


69

Question Name

B18FAFFCOST2


Wording

As a result of your financial costs for undergraduate [{if B18CDEG01 in (5 6 7 8 9) in any iteration} and graduate] education, have you...


Help Text

Please indicate how your educational costs have affected your plans and decisions.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FWRKMORE

Wording

Had to work more than desired

Item Name

B18FUNRELJOB

Wording

Taken a job outside your field of study or a less desirable job

Item Name

B18FWRKINSTD

Wording

Taken a job instead of enrolling for additional education

Item Name

B18FDLYBUYHM

Wording

Delayed buying a home

Item Name

B18FDLYMARR

Wording

Delayed getting married

Item Name

B18FDLYKIDS

Wording

Delayed having children

Item Name

B18FNOAFFCST

Wording

None of the above



Specific Probes

In your own words, what do you think the question is asking?

How did you feel about answering this question in the survey?

How did you decide on your answer?

70

Question Name

B18FWORTH


Wording

Do you think your undergraduate education was worth its financial cost?


Help Text

The question helps us understand how college graduates perceive the value of their undergraduate education relative to its costs. Since you incurred costs in order to pay for your education, you made a financial investment in that education. Do you think that the benefits you will gain from your college education are greater than the financial costs of paying for it? If so, answer "yes."


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FWORTH

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Yes

0

No




Specific Probes

What did you think about when answering this question?

In your own words, tell me how you defined the word “worth” in the context of this question.

71

Question Name

B18FSELLPO


Wording

[If B18FMORTG = 1 or B18FOWNHM = 1]
Suppose you {(if B18AMARR = 2) and your spouse (if B18AFINWHO = 1) and your partner} were to sell all your major possessions, including your home, turn all of your investments and other assets into cash, and pay off all your debts. Do you think you would have something left over, break even, or be in debt? 

[Else] 
Suppose you {(if B18AMARR = 2) and your spouse (if B18AFINWHO = 1) and your partner} were to sell all your major possessions, turn all of your investments and other assets into cash, and pay off all your debts. Do you think you would have something left over, break even, or be in debt?


Help Text

Please provide your best estimate of your combined debts subtracted from the combined value of all of your possessions.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FSELLPO

Wording

 

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Have something left over

2

Break even

3

Be in debt




Specific Probes

What types of “major possessions” did you consider when answering this question?

How easy or difficult was it to provide an answer?

How confident are you in your answer?

72

Question Name

B18FBIGFIVE


Wording

I see myself as...


Help Text

On a scale from 1 to 7, indicate your level of agreement with the statement in the question.


Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

B18FDEPEND

Wording

Dependable, self-disciplined

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Moderately disagree

3

Disagree a little

4

Neither agree nor disagree

5

Agree a little

6

Moderately agree

7

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18FOPEN

Wording

Open to new experiences, complex

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Moderately disagree

3

Disagree a little

4

Neither agree nor disagree

5

Agree a little

6

Moderately agree

7

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18FDISORG

Wording

Disorganized, careless

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Moderately disagree

3

Disagree a little

4

Neither agree nor disagree

5

Agree a little

6

Moderately agree

7

Strongly agree


Item Name

B18FCONVEN

Wording

Conventional, uncreative

Response Option

Code

Label

1

Strongly disagree

2

Moderately disagree

3

Disagree a little

4

Neither agree nor disagree

5

Agree a little

6

Moderately agree

7

Strongly agree




Specific Probes

How easy or difficult was it to provide an answer?

How confident are you in your answer?

What do you think of the layout and format of this question?

Do you have any suggestions on other ways to ask this question?




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