Questionnaire
College Student Attitudes and Behaviors
You are asked to voluntarily participate in a study designed to assess the attitudes and behaviors of college students on a variety of issues. If you choose to participate in this study, please complete this questionnaire, which will take about 25 minutes. Participation is completely voluntary and no compensation, monetary or otherwise (grade), is provided for your participation. Should you be willing to participate, you may elect to skip questions and select only those to which you choose to respond. Your responses are confidential and anonymous. No identifying code will be attached to any response. The researcher will not be present at the time volunteers respond to the questionnaire. An envelope is available at the front of the class in which you are asked to slip your questionnaire face down.
1. Sex
( ) Male
( ) Female
2. I regard myself as:
( ) White
( ) Black
( ) Hispanic
( ) Asian
( ) Biracial
( ) Other
3. On your last birthday, how old were you? ___________
4. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status:
( ) not dating and not involved with anyone
( ) casually dating different people
( ) emotionally involved with one person
( ) engaged
( ) married
5. My class standing in college is:
( ) Freshman ( ) Sophomore ( ) Junior ( ) Senior
6. My top value in life is to:
( ) have financial security
( ) have a happy marriage
( ) have a career I love
( ) maintain my freedom by never marrying
( ) having a child whether I am married or not
7. Regarding religion, I am:
( ) very religious
( ) moderately religious
( ) about midway
( ) moderately not religious
( ) not religious at all
8. I consider myself:
( ) heterosexual
( ) bisexual
( ) gay male
( ) gay female
( ) other (explain____________)
9. I have a very positive self concept.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
10. I would divorce my spouse if I no longer loved him or her.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
11. I would end a relationship with a partner who cheated on me.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
12. I would be willing to adopt a child of a different race than my own.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
13. As a female, I want my career to have equal status with my husband’s career.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree - Not Female
1 2 3 4 5 6
14. As a male, I want my wife’s career to have equal status with mine.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree - Not male
1 2 3 4 5 6
15. The sexual value which best describes me is.
( ) absolutism- intercourse before marriage is wrong
( ) relativism- if you are in a loving relationship, intercourse is ok even if not married
( ) hedonism- “if it feels good, do it”- being in love or being married don’t matter
16. I have had sex without love.
( ) yes
( ) no
17. I have been in an emotionally abusive relationship with a partner.
( ) yes
( ) no
18. I have been in a physically abusive relationship with a partner.
( ) yes
( ) no
19. I have been pressured to have sex by a stranger.
( ) yes
( ) no
20. I have been pressured to have sex by a person I was dating.
( ) yes
( ) no
21. I am a jealous person.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
22. I can feel good about my partner having an emotional/sexual relationship with
someone else.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
23. I have been stalked (followed and harassed) by someone.
( ) yes
( ) no
24. I make relationship choices/decisions more with my heart than my head.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
25. Hanging out for me is basically about:
( ) meeting people and having fun
( ) meeting someone to hook up with
( ) meeting a partner to begin a relationship that may end up in marriage
26. I have looked for a partner on the Internet.
( ) yes
( ) no
27. I had a positive experience with meeting people on the Internet.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree - Does not Apply
1 2 3 4 5 6
28. I have cheated on a partner I was involved with.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
29. A partner I was involved with cheated on me.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
30. I have lived with a partner I was not married to.
( ) yes
( ) no
31. I would live with a partner I was not married to.
( ) yes
( ) no
32. I have “hooked up” and had sex (oral or sexual intercourse) the first time I met someone.
( ) yes
( ) no
33. If I “hooked up” with the right person and felt good about our interaction, I could have sex (oral or sexual intercourse) the first time I met someone.
( ) yes
( ) no
34. People who “hook up” and have sex the first night don’t end up in a stable relationship.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
35. I have been in a “friends with benefits” relationship (had sex with a friend).
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
36. I have masturbated.
( ) yes
( ) no
37. I have given oral sex.
( ) yes
( ) no
38. I have received oral sex.
( ) yes
( ) no
39. I have had anal sex.
( ) yes
( ) no
40. I have had sexual intercourse (penis in vagina).
( ) yes
( ) no
41. I am comfortable telling my partner what I want or need to experience sexual pleasure.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
42. I have always used a condom before intercourse.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
43. I regret my decision to have sexual intercourse the first time.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
44. Someday, I want to marry.
( ) yes
( ) no
45. Someday, I want to have children.
( ) yes
( ) no
46. Someday, I would like to live in an intentional community (a commune).
( ) yes
( ) no
( ) I am not sure what an intentional community or commune is.
47. I am in favor of making same sex marriages legal.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
48. I am comfortable around a person whom I know is gay.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
49. Children of gay parents are disadvantaged over children of heterosexual parents.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
50. A child can be just as happy and adjusted with one involved parent as with two.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
51. It is better to be heterosexual than homosexual.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
52. Children reared by two same sex parents are more likely to be homosexual as adults than children reared by two opposite sex parents.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
53. It is important to me that I marry someone of my same race.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
54. I have dated someone of another race.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
55. It is important to me that I marry someone of my same religion.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree e
1 2 3 4 5
56. I have dated someone of another religion.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
57. I would not marry someone who required me to sign a prenuptial agreement.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
58. Couples who have prenuptial agreements are more likely to get divorced.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
59. I would require my mate to sign a prenuptial agreement or I would not marry him/her.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
60. As a college student I live:
( ) in a dorm room on campus
( ) in an apartment off campus
( ) in a fraternity/sorority house
( ) with my parents
61. After college, I can see myself living with my parents.
Strongly Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree nor Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
62. My feelings about living with my parents are:
( ) I would only do so for economic reasons.
( ) I would rather live with my parents than anywhere else.
( ) I would not want to live with my parents.
63. If I were really in love, I would marry someone I had known for only a short time.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
64. I have experienced love at first sight.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
65. I think children should let their elderly parents live with them if that is what the parents want or need.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
66. Most couples become disenchanted with marriage within five years.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
67. I would be willing to marry someone from another country.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
68. I have lied to a person I was involved with.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
69. The last time I had sexual intercourse, I used a form of birth control (other than withdrawal).
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
70. The last time I had sexual intercourse, I used a condom to prevent STDs.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
71. An abortion is acceptable under certain conditions.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
72. Married couples that have children are happier than those who don’t.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
73. Spanking a child is more effective than putting the child in “time out.”
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
74. A marriage is weakened when a wife makes significantly more money than her husband.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
75. A husband is threatened by a wife who makes significantly more money than he does.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
76. I would divorce a spouse who had an affair.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
77. I would be willing to see a marriage counselor before I saw a lawyer for a divorce.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
78. I was physically abused as a child.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
79. I would not divorce my spouse for any reason.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
80. My biological parents are divorced.
( ) yes
( ) no
81. I have had a loving relationship with my grandmother.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
82. I have had a loving relationship with my grandfather.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
83. I owe over a thousand dollars on one or more credit cards.
( ) yes
( ) no
84. Having sex is having sexual intercourse, not having oral sex.
( ) Yes
( ) No
85. I have lied to my partner about my number of previous sexual partners.
( ) Yes
( ) No
86. In regard to me as an individual, on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being extremely unhappy and 10 being extremely happy, I rate my current level of happiness as: (circle the number)
Extremely Unhappy - Extremely Happy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
87. In regard to my current relationship, on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being extremely unhappy and 10 being extremely happy, I rate my current level of happiness as: (circle the number)
Extremely Unhappy - Extremely Happy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
88. In regard to my relationship with my father, on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being extremely unhappy and 10 being extremely happy, I rate my current level of happiness as: (circle the number)
Extremely Unhappy - Extremely Happy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
89. In regard to my relationship with my mother, on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being extremely unhappy and 10 being extremely happy, I rate my current level of happiness as: (circle the number)
Extremely Unhappy - Extremely Happy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
90. I was reared in a military family- one or both of my parents were in the military.
( ) yes
( ) no
91. The amount of time one or both of my parents were in the military when I was growing up was______________:
92. The branch of service my family served in was:
( ) I was not reared in a military family
( ) Army
( ) Air Force
( ) Navy
( ) Marines
( ) National Guard/Reserves
93. The highest rank of one of my parents in the military was_______________:
94. My military family was stationed outside the continent of the United States.
( ) yes
( ) no
( ) I did not grow up in a military family
95. In my family, one or both parents had a problem (interfered with their health, job, or social relationships) with alcohol or drugs.
( ) mother only
( ) father only
( ) both parents
96. I have had a problem (interfered with my health, school, or social relationships) with alcohol or drugs.
Strongly Agree - Agree - Neither Agree nor Disagree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
97. In my current or most recent relationship, I have _______in the relationship.
Less Power - Same amount - More power
1 2 3 4 5
98. When my partner and I disagree, my partner defers to me:
None of the time - Half the time - All the time
1 2 3 4 5
99. In regard the level of trust that I have with my current partner, on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being no trust and 10 being complete trust, I rate my trust level as (circle the number)
Zero Trust - Complete Trust
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
100. If you have oral sex, you are still a virgin.
( ) Yes
( ) No