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2000 GSS - Cycle 14 - Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology.Sub-sample file.

A - 3

Variable: RECID Position: 1 Length: 5

Record identification.

FREQ WTD00008 : 25087 1,000 1,000

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: All respondents.

Source: General Social Survey, 2000.

Format: I5

Weight variable: WGHT_PER

Variable: AGEGR5 Position: 6 Length: 2

Age group of the respondent.

FREQ WTD01 15 to 17 45 4502 18 to 19 32 3203 20 to 24 75 7504 25 to 29 63 6305 30 to 34 89 8906 35 to 39 109 10907 40 to 44 106 10608 45 to 49 104 10409 50 to 54 84 8410 55 to 59 72 7211 60 to 64 49 4912 65 to 69 60 6013 70 to 74 48 4814 75 to 79 35 3515 80 years and over 29 29

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey household composition matrix.

Format: I2



A - 4

Variable: SEX Position: 8 Length: 1

Sex of respondent.

FREQ WTD1 Male 494 4942 Female 506 506

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Variable: HSDSIZEC Position: 9 Length: 1

Household size of respondent.

FREQ WTD1 One household member 132 1322 Two household members 357 3573 Three household members 205 2054 Four household members 187 1875 Five household members or more 119 119

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 5

Variable: FAMTYPE Position: 10 Length: 1

Respondent’s type of family structure.

FREQ WTD1 Couple only 315 3152 Intact family 381 3813 Step-family with common child 8 84 Step-family without a common child 26 265 Lone parent family 75 757 Not applicable - no spouse/partner in household 195 195

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: This variable was derived using the children listed on the household composition matrix only. In cases of multigenerational

households where the respondent lived with a spouse or partner as well as a child and a grandchild, FAMTYPE was set to 1. In

cases where the respondent had no children in the household and lived with only one parent, FAMTYPE was set to 5. An intact

family refers to a now-married or common-law couple where all children (listed in the household composition matrix) have both

biological parents in the household. A step family refers to a now-married or common-law couple in which at least one of the

children (listed in the household composition matrix) is in a step relationship with one of the parents. The respondent might be a

parent or a child aged 15 or older in the family.

Variable: PRV Position: 11 Length: 2

Province of residence of the respondent.

FREQ WTD10 Newfoundland 21 2111 Prince Edward Island 10 1012 Nova Scotia 38 3813 New Brunswick 18 1824 Quebec 243 24335 Ontario 355 35546 Manitoba 34 3447 Saskatchewan 38 3848 Alberta 88 8859 British Columbia 155 155

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived variable from question M4.

Format: I2



A - 6

Variable: URIND Position: 13 Length: 1

Urban-rural indicator of the respondent’s residence.

FREQ WTD1 Urban 768 7682 Rural 222 2223 P.E.I. 10 10

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived variable from question M4.

Format: I1


Variable: A1 Position: 14 Length: 1

Is your household connected to the Internet?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 433 4332 No 566 5668 Don’t know 1 19 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 7


How many personal computers are there in your home?Allowed Min: 01 Allowed Max: 10

FREQ WTD01 : 05 586 58600 None 414 41498 Don’t know 0 099 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I2


Variable: A4C Position: 17 Length: 1

Number of persons in the household using a computer.Allowed Min: 1 Allowed Max: 4

FREQ WTD1 : 4 621 6210 None 191 1915 5 persons or more 52 527 Not asked 132 1328 Don’t know 4 49 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents where HSDSIZE > 1.


Format: I1


Note: This means using a computer anywhere; at home, work, school, etc.


A - 8


Have you ever used the Internet?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 45 452 No 426 4267 Not asked 529 5299 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A5 = 2 or A5 = 9.


Format: I1


Note: Deals with respondent’s personal use of technology, whether it be at home, at work or somewhere else.


In the past 12 months, did you use a computer?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 652 6522 No 348 3489 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1




A - 9


In the past 12 months, did you use E-mail?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A5=1 or A6=1 or A7=1 or A8=1.


Format: I1



Variable: USETECH Position: 21 Length: 2

Level of respondent’s use of technologyAllowed Min: 01 Allowed Max: 08

FREQ WTD01 : 08 974 97400 Never used 23 2399 Not stated 3 3

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from A11, A12, A13 and A10A to A10E.

Format: I2


Note: Deals with respondent’s personal use of technology, whether it be at home, at work or somewhere else. Low score means low

technology use and high score means high technology use.


A - 10

Variable: A14A Position: 23 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - played games?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A7 = 1.


Format: I1


Note: Deals with respondent’s personal use of technology, whether it be at home, at work or somewhere else. Playing games excludes

Video Arcades, Nintendo, etc.

Variable: A14B Position: 24 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - word processing?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1




A - 11

Variable: A14C Position: 25 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - data entry?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



Variable: A14E Position: 26 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - data analysis?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1




A - 12

Variable: A14G Position: 27 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - use a graphics program or desktop publishing(e.g. PowerPoint, Corel Draw, Harvard Graphics)?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



Variable: A14H Position: 28 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - use a spreadsheet program on a computer (e.g.Excel, Lotus, Quattro Pro)?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1




A - 13

Variable: A14I Position: 29 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, have you done the following on a computer - use a CD- ROM encyclopedia or othereducational CD-ROMs?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1




Compared to other people your age, how would you describe your ability to use a computer? Is it...

FREQ WTD1 Excellent? 76 762 Very good? 137 1373 Good? 223 2234 Fair? 169 1695 Poor? 111 1117 Not asked 278 2788 Don’t know 5 59 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A7 = 1 or A8 = 1.


Format: I1




A - 14

Variable: EDUYR Position: 31 Length: 2

Number of years of elementary and high school education completed successfully by the respondent.

FREQ WTD00 No schooling 3 301 One to five years 23 2306 Six 19 1907 Seven 20 2008 Eight 36 3609 Nine 48 4810 Ten 73 7311 Eleven 149 14912 Twelve 478 47813 Thirteen 129 12998 Don’t know 13 1399 Not stated 9 9

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from B1.

Format: I2


Note: Excludes kindergarten.

Variable: EDU10 Position: 33 Length: 2

Highest level of education obtained by the respondent - 10 groups.

FREQ WTD01 Doctorate/masters/some graduate 38 3802 Bachelor’s degree 155 15503 Diploma/certificate from community college 139 13904 Diploma/certificate from trade/technical 88 8805 Some university 59 5906 Some community college/CEGEP/nursing 51 5107 Some trade/technical 27 2708 High school diploma 171 17109 Some secondary/high school 186 18610 Elementary school/no schooling 67 6798 Don’t know 10 1099 Not stated 9 9

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from B1, B2, B4 and B4S.

Format: I2



A - 15

Variable: ACMYR Position: 35 Length: 2

Main activity of the respondent in the last 12 months.

FREQ WTD01 Working at a paid job or business 568 56802 Looking for paid work 16 1603 Going to school 107 10704 Caring for children 23 2305 Household work 63 6306 Retired 189 18907 Maternity / paternity leave 2 208 Long term illness 17 1709 Other 4 499 Not stated 11 11

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from B5.

Format: I2


Note: Other includes volunteering.


A - 16

Variable: NAICS16 Position: 37 Length: 2

North American Industrial Classification System of the respondent - 16 categories.

FREQ WTD01 Agriculture 20 2002 Forestry, fishing, mining, oil and gas 16 1603 Utilities 6 604 Construction 42 4205 Manufacturing 107 10706 Trade 93 9307 Transportation and warehousing 22 2208 Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing 35 3509 Professional, scientific and technical services 36 3610 Management, administrative and other support 19 1911 Educational services 48 4812 Health care and social assistance 71 7113 Information, culture and recreation 34 3414 Accomodation and food services 41 4115 Other services 25 2516 Public administration 40 4097 Not asked 310 31098 Don’t know 2 299 Not stated 33 33

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered B5 = 1 or B7 = 1.

Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived variable from questions B16, B17, B18 and B19.

Format: I2


Variable: B23 Position: 39 Length: 1

In the last 12 months, did you use a computer at school?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered B22=1 and A7=1.


Format: I1



A - 17

Variable: C1 Position: 40 Length: 1

In the past 12 months, did you use a computer in your main job?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered (B5 = 1 or B7 = 1 or B21 = 1) and A7 = 1.


Format: I1



In the last five years, how much has your work been affected by the introduction of computers or automatedtechnology? Would you say...

FREQ WTD1 Greatly? 240 2402 Somewhat? 147 1473 Hardly? 78 784 Not at all affected? 200 2007 Not asked 310 3108 Don’t know 14 149 Not stated 11 11

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered B5 = 1 or B7 = 1 or B21 = 1.


Format: I1



A - 18


How closely is your job related to your education? Is it...

FREQ WTD1 Closely? 268 2682 Somewhat? 126 1263 Not related at all? 274 2747 Not asked 310 3108 Don’t know 11 119 Not stated 11 11

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered B5 = 1 or B7 = 1 or B21 = 1.


Format: I1


Variable: E1 Position: 43 Length: 1

Did you first learn to use a computer for reasons related to...

FREQ WTD1 Work needs? 217 2172 School/study needs? 183 1833 Personal interest? 240 2404 Other reasons? 3 37 Not asked 348 3489 Not stated 9 9

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



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Were manuals, on-line help, or tutorials provided by the computer or software manufacturer a...

FREQ WTD1 Very? 152 1522 Somewhat? 164 1643 Not at all important method in learning computer skills? 70 704 Did not use this method 256 2567 Not asked 348 3489 Not stated 10 10

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A7 = 1 and B8 not equal to 9995.


Format: I1



Was Web-based training on the Internet a...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered (A5 = 1 or A6 = 1) and A7 = 1.


Format: I1



A - 20


Was informal help from a friend or family member a...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



Was teaching yourself through trial and error a...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 21

Variable: HRSHOME Position: 48 Length: 1

Number of hours the respondent used the Internet at home, last week.

FREQ WTD0 Less than 1 hour 23 231 1 to 2 hours 77 772 3 to 7 hours 113 1133 8 to 14 hours 52 524 More than 14 hours 49 495 Not in last week 29 297 Not asked 655 6559 Not stated 2 2

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered F3 = 1, 2, 3.

Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from F4.

Format: I1


Note: Includes the frequency of use or time spent on the Internet for all school, business, volunteer and personal interest activities.

Variable: HRSSCHL Position: 49 Length: 1

Number of hours the respondent used the Internet at school, last week.

FREQ WTD0 Less than 1 hour 9 91 1 to 2 hours 13 132 3 to 7 hours 7 73 8 to 14 hours 2 24 More than 14 hours 5 55 Not in last week 9 97 Not asked 954 9549 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered F7 = 1, 2, 3.

Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from F8.

Format: I1


Note: Includes the frequency of use or time spent on the Internet for all school, business, volunteer and personal interest activities.


A - 22

Variable: G1 Position: 50 Length: 1

In the last month, how often did you communicate via E-mail? Was it...

FREQ WTD1 Every day? 178 1782 Several times a week? 114 1143 A few times a month? 93 934 Not in the last month? 68 687 Not asked 531 5318 Don’t know 5 59 Not stated 11 11

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use E-mail to correspond with people in other provinces or territories? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered G1 = 1, 2, 3.


Format: I1


Note: Excludes all E-mail for work-related purposes.


A - 23


In the last month, how often did you use E-mail to correspond with people outside of Canada? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered G1 = 1, 2, 3.


Format: I1


Note: Excludes all E-mail for work-related purposes.


How many E-mail accounts, including those at work, do you regularly use?Allowed Min: 01 Allowed Max: 90

FREQ WTD01 : 50 425 42595 No regular e-mail account 26 2697 Not asked 531 53199 Not stated 18 18

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I2



A - 24

Variable: H1 Position: 55 Length: 1

Have you ever used the Internet for electronic banking?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet for electronic banking? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered H1 = 1 and used Internet at home, at work, at school, or other location.


Format: I1



A - 25


Have you ever used the Internet to search for information on goods or services?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet to search for information on goods or services? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 26


Have you ever used the Internet to purchase goods or services?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet to purchase goods or services? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 27


Have you ever used the Internet to connect to an online chat service?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet to connect to an online chat service? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 28


Have you ever used the Internet to play games?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet to play games?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 29


Have you ever used the Internet to access a news site (e.g. CNN, The Globe and Mail)?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



In the last month, how often did you use the Internet to access a news site? Was it...


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 30

Variable: H29D Position: 67 Length: 1

In the last month, have you used the Internet to search for information about arts, entertainment or sports?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A5 = 1 and used Internet at home, at work, at school, or other location.


Format: I1



Have you ever put up your own webpage?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Does not include webpages setup as part of your job.


A - 31


In the last month, how often did you use the Internet for school-related activities? Was it....


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered B22 = 1 and used Internet at home, at work, at school, or other location.


Format: I1



While on the Internet, have you come across content that promotes hate or violence against a particular group? (e.g.Sex, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, or language)


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 32


Because of being on the Internet, has the time you spend doing schoolwork increased, decreased or stayed thesame?

FREQ WTD1 Increased 12 122 Decreased 12 123 Stayed the same 81 817 Not asked 894 8949 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered A5 = 1 and B22 = 1.


Format: I1


Note: Refers to time not spent on schoolwork because spending time on the Internet is preferred.

Variable: H50D Position: 72 Length: 1

Because of being on the Internet, has the time you spend sleeping increased, decreased or stayed the same?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Refers to time not spent sleeping because spending time on the Internet is preferred.


A - 33

Variable: H50J Position: 73 Length: 1

Because of being on the Internet, has the time you spend doing other leisure activities outside the home increased,decreased or stayed the same?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Refers to time not spent doing other leisure activities outside the home because spending time on the Internet is preferred.


Have you ever met and become friends with anyone on the Internet?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 34

Variable: J3 Position: 75 Length: 2

What is the greatest barrier that keeps you from using a computer?

FREQ WTD01 Cost 25 2502 Access to computer 5 503 Lack of skills or training 24 2404 Fear of technology 1 105 No need 5 506 Not enough time 13 1307 Disability 1 108 Other 5 597 Not asked 918 91898 Don’t know 3 399 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered J1 = 1 or J2 = 1.


Format: I2


Variable: J8 Position: 77 Length: 2

What is the greatest barrier that keeps you from using the Internet?

FREQ WTD01 Cost 30 3002 Access to computer or the Internet 25 2503 Lack of skills or training 20 2004 Fear of technology 0 005 No need 6 606 Not enough time 19 1907 Disability 1 108 Other 9 997 Not asked 886 88698 Don’t know 4 499 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered J6 = 1 or J7 = 1.


Format: I2



A - 35

Variable: K2 Position: 79 Length: 1

Do any of your children use the Internet at home?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 118 1182 No 23 237 Not asked 851 8518 Don’t know 2 29 Not stated 6 6

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who have child(ren) between 5 and 18 years old and A1 = 1.


Format: I1



How important is it to you that your children’s Internet use is monitored? Is it...

FREQ WTD1 Very? 114 1142 Somewhat? 37 373 Not at all important? 22 227 Not asked 824 8248 Don’t know 3 39 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered K2 = 1 or K3 = 1 or K4 = 1.


Format: I1



A - 36


Do you encourage your children to use the Internet for their schoolwork?


======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered K2 = 1 or K3 = 1 or K4 = 1.


Format: I1


Variable: L1 Position: 82 Length: 1

Are you concerned about security in relation to making purchases or banking over the Internet? Would you say youare...

FREQ WTD1 Greatly? 431 4312 Somewhat? 206 2063 Hardly? 55 554 Not at all concerned? 165 1655 No opinion 139 1399 Not stated 4 4

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



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In general, are you concerned about privacy on the Internet (e.g. people reading your E-mail, finding out whatwebsites you visit etc.). Would you say you are...

FREQ WTD1 Greatly? 384 3842 Somewhat? 223 2233 Hardly? 67 674 Not at all concerned? 193 1935 No opinion? 132 1329 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



Last week, how many hours did you watch television, even if you were doing something else at the same time?Allowed Min: 001 Allowed Max: 168

FREQ WTD001 : 105 896 896000 Less than 1 hour 21 21995 None 17 17998 Don’t know 59 59999 Not stated 7 7

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I3



A - 38

Variable: DWELC Position: 87 Length: 1

Dwelling type of the respondent.

FREQ WTD1 Single-detached house 690 6902 Low-rise apartment (< 5 stories) 105 1053 High-rise apartment (5 + stories) 60 604 Other 135 1359 Not stated 10 10

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M1.

Format: I1


Note: Other includes semi-detached, garden/town/row house, duplex, trailer or mobile home.

Variable: M3 Position: 88 Length: 1

How long have you lived in this dwelling?

FREQ WTD1 Less than 6 months 70 702 6 months to less than 1 year 61 613 1 year to less than 3 years 150 1504 3 years to less than 5 years 98 985 5 years and over 605 6058 Don’t know 13 139 Not stated 3 3

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 39

Variable: ETHNIC6 Position: 89 Length: 1

Ethnic background of the respondent.

FREQ WTD1 Canadian only 208 2082 British Isles origins (English, Scottish, Irish and combinations of the 3) 220 2203 French only 66 664 Other European

(German, Italian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Polish, Jewish, Portuguese) 129 1295 Canadian and other, British Isles origins and other, French and other,

British, French, other 154 1546 Other 193 1938 Don’t know 26 269 Not stated 4 4

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M5_C01-M5_C16.

Format: I1


Note: Categories where ethnic origins are separated by a comma can be a single ethnic origin or a combination of two or three of the

ethnic origins listed in the category.

Variable: BRTHMCR Position: 90 Length: 1

Country or region of birth of the respondent’s mother.

FREQ WTD1 Born in Canada 636 6362 Born in Europe 207 2073 Other 134 1344 Country not coded 1 18 Don’t know 19 199 Not stated 3 3

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Other includes born outside of Canada - North America, Africa, Asia, Oceania.


A - 40

Variable: BRTHFCR Position: 91 Length: 1

Country or region of birth of the respondent’s father.

FREQ WTD1 Born in Canada 637 6372 Born in Europe 202 2023 Other 131 1314 Country not coded 1 18 Don’t know 25 259 Not stated 4 4

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Other includes born outside of Canada - North America, Africa, Asia, Oceania.

Variable: LANHSDC Position: 92 Length: 1

Respondent’s household language.

FREQ WTD1 English only 652 6522 French only 217 2173 Other language 123 1239 Not stated 8 8

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M23_C01 to M23_C16.

Format: I1


Note: Other includes other language only, English and French equally, English and other equally, French and other equally and English,

French and other equally.


A - 41

Variable: RELIG6 Position: 93 Length: 1

Religion of respondent.

FREQ WTD1 No religion 166 1662 Roman Catholic 399 3993 United Church 104 1044 Protestant 225 2255 Non-protestant 60 606 Other or unknown 1 18 Don’t know 0 09 Not stated 45 45

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: See 2001 Census Code List for religion.


Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can never be too careful?

FREQ WTD1 Most people can be trusted 350 3502 Can’t be too careful 585 5858 Don’t know 64 649 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 42


Do you have any difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning, or doingany similar activities? Is it...

FREQ WTD1 Sometimes? 77 772 Often? 86 863 Never? 814 8149 Not stated 23 23

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1


Note: Refers to long term health (i.e. a condition lasting or expected to last more than 6 months).


Does this condition prevent you from using a computer?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 9 92 No 27 273 Don’t use a computer 91 917 Not asked 872 8729 Not stated 1 1

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered (M32 = 1, 2 or M33 = 1, 2) and A7 = 2.


Format: I1



A - 43

Variable: M35M36 Position: 97 Length: 1

As a result of this condition, do you or would you need special hardware or software in order to use a computer?

FREQ WTD1 Yes 5 52 No 98 983 Don’t use a computer 10 107 Not asked 884 8848 Don’t know 3 39 Not stated 0 0

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered M34 = 2 or ((M32 = 1, 2 or M33 = 1, 2) and A7 = 1).

Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M35 and M36.

Format: I1


Variable: HLTHSTAT Position: 98 Length: 1

Compared to other people your age, how would you describe your usual state of health? Would you say it is...

FREQ WTD1 Excellent? 278 2782 Very good? 350 3503 Good? 247 2474 Fair? 70 705 Poor? 16 168 Don’t know 13 139 Not stated 26 26

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I1



A - 44


What was your main source of income during the past 12 months?

FREQ WTD01 Employment or self-employment

(wages, salaries, commissions and tips) 615 61502 Employment insurance 7 703 Worker’s compensation 4 404 Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan 42 4205 Retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities 93 9306 Basic Old Age Security 26 2607 Guaranteed Income Supplement or Spouse’s Allowance 5 508 Child Tax Benefit 2 209 Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare 9 910 Child Support/Alimony 1 111 Other Income (e.g. Rental income, scholarships, other government

income, dividends and interest on bonds, deposits and savings, stocks, mutual funds, etc.) 32 32

95 No income 80 8098 Don’t know 23 2399 Not stated 61 61

======= ========== 1,000 1,000



Format: I2



A - 45

Variable: INCM Position: 101 Length: 2

Annual personal income of the respondent.

FREQ WTD01 No income 81 8102 Less than $5,000 28 2803 $5,000 to $9,999 53 5304 $10,000 to $14,999 59 5905 $15,000 to $19,999 52 5206 $20,000 to $29,999 84 8407 $30,000 to $39,999 110 11008 $40,000 to $49,999 74 7409 $50,000 to $59,999 48 4810 $60,000 to $79,999 43 4311 $80,000 to $99,999 15 1512 $100,000 or more 27 2798 Don’t know 144 14499 Not stated 182 182

======= ========== 1,000 1,000

Coverage: Respondents who answered M39 not equal to 95.

Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M39 and M40.

Format: I2



A - 46

Variable: INCMHSD Position: 103 Length: 2

Income of the respondent’s household.

FREQ WTD01 No income 6 602 Less than $5,000 3 303 $5,000 to $9,999 15 1504 $10,000 to $14,999 24 2405 $15,000 to $19,999 39 3906 $20,000 to $29,999 66 6607 $30,000 to $39,999 95 9508 $40,000 to $49,999 70 7009 $50,000 to $59,999 79 7910 $60,000 to $79,999 109 10911 $80,000 to $99,999 62 6212 $100,000 or more 96 9698 Don’t know 144 14499 Not stated 192 192

======= ========== 1,000 1,000


Source: General Social Survey, 2000, derived from M40 and M42A to M42K.

Format: I2


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