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

Attachment V

Interview Facsimile

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?”

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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?

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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

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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?