Entry:

Adamek, Raymond J., "The Polls - A Review: Public Opinion and Roe v. Wade: Measurement Difficulties," Public Opinion Quarterly, 58 (1994), 409-418.

Abstract:

Survey questions on abortion must be carefully constructed and should allow for differences of opinion due to circumstance and trimester of pregnancy. Trend analysis of abortion items is especially difficult as early questions often become less salient due to changing circumstances and interpretations of the law.

1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993

Other Data Sets:

LAT 1989-1993; Hickman-Maslin Research 1987; WP 1992; AP/MG 1989, 1992; CBS/NYT 1989; YCS 1989, 1992; Public Opinion Strategies 1992; ABC/WP 1990-1991, 1993; PSRA 1992; Gallup 1978-1979, 1986-1987, 1989-1990, 1992; NORC 1965