Survey: SHOH30

Question:
Will the higher price of gasoline cause you to change any of your travel plans this year?

Answers: ( respondents)
Yes, will change plans 34%
No, won't change plans 64%
Don't know 1%
Other 1%

Related questions:

Do you think America basically is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction? (appeared in SHOH42, September 26, 2009)
On another matter, I'd like to ask some questions about the U.S. economy. First, I'd like to know if you've ever been laid off from a job? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Have you been laid off in the last 12 months? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Has anyone in your family ever been laid off? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Has anyone in your family been laid off in the last 12 months? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
How often do you worry about becoming unemployed: Frequently, sometimes, rarely or never? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Are you currently employed in a part-time job? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Are you currently employed in a full-time job? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
We currently are in an economic recession. What is your best guess on how long it will take for the economy to start growing again? Will it take about six months, a year, two years, three years or more tha three years? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Have you been employed full time at any time during the past five years? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Is anyone else in your house curently employed full time? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Is anyone else in your house currently employed part-time? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Is your household income today about the same, more or less than it was five years ago? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Do you think future generations will have a harder or easier time economically than did your generation? (appeared in SHOH41, March 09, 2009)
Do you think America basically is headed in the right direction or the wrong directiion? (appeared in SHOH39, May 24, 2008)
I'd also lke to ask about some conspiracy theories that are sometimes mentoned among Americans. Please tell me whether you think each of these is very likely, somewhat likely or not likely. So when I say that oil companies are conspiring to keep gasoline prices high, is that very likely, somewhat likely or not likely. (appeared in SHOH37, September 22, 2007)
Now I'd like to ask you some questios about the Baby Boom generaton. This is the very large group of Americans. Are you a member of the Baby Boom generation? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Overall, do you think the Baby Boom generation has had a positive impact on American or not? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
The generatiion that came before the Baby Boom is sometimes called the Silent Generation. They were born from 1925 to 1945. Do you think this generation has had a positive impact on American or not? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
The generation that came after the Baby Boom is sometimes called Generation X. These are people who were born between 1965 and 1980. Do you think Generation X has had a positive impact upon America or not? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Of these three groups, the Silent Generation, the Baby Boom Generation and Generation X, whihc do you think was the most productive? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Which generation was the most selfish? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Which generation had the most fun in life? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Which generation had the best music? (appeared in SHOH35, February 10, 2007)
Do you think America is bascially headed in the right directionor the wrong direction? (appeared in SHOH34, November 03, 2006)
Here are some important issues facing America:our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, whoch ONE of these is most important to you? (appeared in SHOH33, July 06, 2006)
Do you think America basically is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction? (appeared in SHOH31, October 21, 2005)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving education, and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all thse issues I just mentioned, which ONE of these is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH31, October 21, 2005)
Here are some important issues facing Americans:our war on terrorism, peace for trhe Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal debt. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which one of these is the most imporant to you? (appeared in SHOH30, July 19, 2005)
I'd like to ask you a few questions about the higher price of gasoline. Do you think the increases in gas prices are affecting you a great deal, some, not much or nnot at all? (appeared in SHOH30, July 19, 2005)
Do you think the higher price of gasoline will make you considr buying smaller, more fuel efficient automobiles in the futures, or not? (appeared in SHOH30, July 19, 2005)
for your parents, has it been toughter ir is there no difference? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security and Reducing the federal budget deficit? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
I'd like to ask you a few questions about financial success Generally, it is easier for Americans todayh to achieve financial sucess than it was for tneir parents, is it tougher, or basically is there no difference? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
How about for your own family? Has it been easier for you to achieve financial success than it was for your parents, has it been tougher, or is there no difference? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
Which of these is the most important reason it's been easier for you. Is it because you are better educated than your parents, you've worked harder, you've made good investments, you've inherited wealth, you've been successful in busiess, you have had good luck, or is there some kother reason (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
which one of these is the most important reason it's been harder for you? Is it because you'e had a job loss or a failed businss in your family, have you or someone in yur family suffered helth problems, have you made baefed investments, had legal troubles, had a divorce or some othr family problems, had bad luck or is there some other reason? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
And how aout the next generation? Do you think it will be easier for the next generation to achieve financial success than it was for you, will it be tougher, or will thee be no diffence? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
Do you generally look forward to Thanskgiving, or do you find it to be a stresful time? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
Do you think this Thanksgiving wil be the happiest you've ever celebrated, about average compcared to past Thanksgivings, or not as happy as past Thanksgivings? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
On a different matter, the holiday season is coming up. Do you and your family plan to have a special gathering for a meal this Thanksgiving? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
Do you think America basically is headed in the right direction or in the wrong direction? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which ONE of these is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Have you lost a job in the last three years? (Asked of those currently employed) (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Did the next job that you got pay about as much as the job you lost, did it pay more or did it pay less than the job your lost? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Have you lost a job in the last three years? (asked of those not currently employed) (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Were you able to get another job after that? (asked of those not currently emplouyed who lost a job) (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Did the next job that you got pay about as much as the job you lost, did it pay more or did it pay less than the job your lost? (asked of those not currently employed who lost a job ) (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Denver, Colorado? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. So when I say New York City, is this a place you would consider living? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Cincinnati, Ohio? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Naples, Florida? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Abilene, Texas? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Redding, California? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Knoxville, Tennessee? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Vero Beach, Florida? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Anderson, South Carolina? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Boulder, Colorado? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Bremerton in the state of Washington? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Albuquerque, New Mexico? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Stuart, Florida? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Detroit, Michigan? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Birmingham, Alabama? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Ventura County, Calif., north of Los Angeles? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about San Angelo, Texas? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Memphis, Tennessee? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Washington, D.C.? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Wichita Falls, Texas? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Evansville, Indiana? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Corpus Christi, Texas? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about San Francisco, California? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about St. Lucie County, Florida? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Cleveland, Ohio? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
I'm going to name several places in the United States and I want you to tell me if you would be willing to live there? You may or may not have heard of some of these places. Just give me your best guess on whether each community I name sounds like a place you'd consider living. How about Providence, Rhode Island? (appeared in SHOH27, July 05, 2004)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which ONE of these is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
If you answered yes to 19, for how long have you been a vegetarian: For a year or less; for one to five years or for more than five years? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Do you consider yourself to be a vegetarian? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Which one of these reasons best describes why you are a vegetarian? I refrain from eating meat for religious, spiritual or ethical reasons; I refrain from eating meat for health reasons; I refrain from eating meat because I don't want to harm animals; I refrain from eating meat because I don't like the taste or I refrain from eating meat for some other reason? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Are you a vegan, that is, someone who refrains from any animal product like eggs or milk? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Are there any other common foods besides meat that you refrain from eating? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
If there are any other common foods besides meat that you refrain from eating, what are those foods? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Are there any common foods that you generally do not eat for any reason? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
If there are any common foods that you generally do not eat for any reason, what are those foods? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Which of these reasons best describes why you don't eat these foods: There are foods I don't eat because I'm on a diet; there are foods I'm allergic to; there are foods I just don't like the taste of; there are foods I don't eat for religious, spiritual or ethical reasons; there are foods I think are unhealthy; there are foods I don't eat for some other reason. (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
For how long have you been refraining from these foods: For a year or less; for one to five years or for more than five years? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Please think about what you ate for dinner last night. Was this a meal that you made fresh at home, a leftover meal that you warmed up, a frozen food that you heated, a takeout meal or a meal eaten in a restaurant? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Do you have an outdoor grill for cooking food? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
How many times a month would you say your use this grill? Do you grill five or more times a month, three or four times, one or two times or less than once a month? (appeared in SHOH26, March 09, 2004)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which ONE of these is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
Has anyone in your immediate family lost a job in the last three years? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
Do you have a friend or acquaintance who has lost a job in the last three years? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
Do you have anyone in your immediate family who is looking for work or likely to be looking for work soon? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving health care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which ONE of these is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
On a slightly different topic, Thanksgiving is coming up. This has been a challenging year for the United States with economic upheavals and international terrorism. Even so, do you think the United States has much to be grateful for this year? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
There has been a lot of discussion lately about shortages of electricity, gasoline and natural gas. In general, do you think there is an energy crisis in this COUNTRY or are we just having some scattered, temporary problems? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Do you buy energy efficient products? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Would you be willing to spend $800 more for a car that gets better gas mileage even though you might not RECOUP all of that extra cost in fuel savings? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Would you want the federal government to control the costs of gasoline, or do you want the free market to prevail? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Would you want the federal government to control the costs of electricity, or do you want the free market to prevail? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Do you generally take a vacation each year in which you leave your home for at least a week to spend time resting some place else? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
What is the most you have ever spent on a vacation? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Is there some special experience that you'd love to have-something like an exotic foreign vacation or maybe an outdoor or sports-related adventure? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
Here are some important issues facing America: our war on terrorism, peace in the Middle East, improving the American economy, protecting Social Security, improving Health Care, improving education and reducing the federal budget deficit. Of all the issues I just mentioned, which one is the most important to you? (appeared in SHOH21, October 28, 2002)