Page: December 2010 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
| 1. When thinking about charitable giving, please tell whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements.
I think it’s important to give back to the community. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 100.0% | 2 |
| Somewhat agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2. I think we have a moral obligation to take care of people less fortunate than us. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 100.0% | 2 |
| Somewhat agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 3. I think businesses are responsible for giving back to the communities that support them. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 100.0% | 2 |
| Somewhat agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 4. With regard to charitable giving, this year I plan to give |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| More than last year | | 50.0% | 1 |
| The same as last year | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Less than last year | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 5. I think tax write-offs are the best way to motivate people to give. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Disagree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Strongly disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 6. I think the easiest way to donate is: |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Online | | 0.0% | 0 |
| At the register when shopping | | 0.0% | 0 |
| By direct mail | | 50.0% | 1 |
| At charitable events | | 0.0% | 0 |
| In workplace charitable campaigns | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Other (OPN) | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 7. I most often give to: |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Faith-based charities | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Human and social services organizations | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Disease and health services organizations | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Animal welfare organizations | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Disaster and international relief organizations | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Other (OPN) | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 8. I think charitable giving and volunteering are an important part of Louisiana culture. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 9. I think charities are better than government at solving social problems, such as poverty. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Strongly agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Agree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Neither agree nor disagree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Disagree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Strongly disagree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| 10. Which of the following do you think is the most effective venue for promoting a culture of volunteerism and charity in our society? |
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| | answered question | 1 |
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| skipped question | 1 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Family | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Church | | 0.0% | 0 |
| School | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Charitable organizations | | 100.0% | 1 |
| Government service organizations (such as the Peace Corps) | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 11. Which of the following best describes your motivation to give: |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| I get a good feeling from helping others | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Financial incentives such as tax write-offs | | 0.0% | 0 |
| It’s the right thing to do | | 100.0% | 2 |
| I feel obligated to give back to the community | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 12. Would you say you are more comfortable giving to an individual in need or to an organization that provides goods/services like the Red Cross, Food Bank, etc.? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Individual | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Organization | | 50.0% | 1 |
| 13. What is your political party affiliation? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Republican Party | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Democratic Party | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Independent | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Other (please specify) | 0 |
| 14. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are: |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Very liberal | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Liberal | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat liberal | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Moderate | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat conservative | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Conservative | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Very conservative | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 15. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are: |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Very liberal | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Liberal | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat liberal | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Moderate | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Somewhat conservative | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Conservative | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Very conservative | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 16. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| White | | 100.0% | 2 |
| Black | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Asian | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Hispanic | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Native American | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Mixed race | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Other | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 17. What is the highest level of education you have received? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Grade school | | 0.0% | 0 |
| High school diploma/GED | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Vocational/Technical Degree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Associates Degree | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Bachelors Degree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Masters Degree | | 50.0% | 1 |
| PhD/MD/JD | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Other | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 18. What was your age on your last birthday? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 17 or Younger | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 18-24 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 25-34 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 35-44 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 45-54 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 55-64 | | 50.0% | 1 |
| 65-74 | | 50.0% | 1 |
| 75-84 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 85 or older | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 19. What is your marital status? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Single | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Married | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Divorced/Separated | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Widowed | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Other | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |
| 20. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes?
Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential. |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| $10,000 OR LESS | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $10,001-$20,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $20,001-$30,000 | | 50.0% | 1 |
| $30,001-$40,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $40,001-$50,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $50,001-$60,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $60,001-$70,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $70,001-$80,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $80,001-$100,000 | | 0.0% | 0 |
| $100,001 OR MORE | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 50.0% | 1 |
| 21. Gender? |
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| | answered question | 2 |
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| skipped question | 0 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Male | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Female | | 50.0% | 1 |
| Don't know / Not available | | 0.0% | 0 |
| Refused | | 0.0% | 0 |