Entry:

Eisinger, Robert M., and Norman, Jim, "Questioning Cynicism," Paper presented to the American Association of Public Opinion Research, Salt Lake City, May, 1996.


Abstract:

There is a rise in the description of Americans as being cynical; however, this description is a misrepresentation of Americans’ attitudes towards their government and their country.

GSS Years:

1972- 1994

Other Data Sets:

NES; Gallup; census

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
TRUST

CAN PEOPLE BE TRUSTED

FAIR

PEOPLE FAIR OR TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE

HELPFUL

PEOPLE HELPFUL OR LOOKING OUT FOR SELVES