Survey on the American Family

I am conducting a brief survey on the American family for a presentation in my English class at Georgia Perimeter College. This survey should only take 2-4 minutes to complete.  Please fill out this form and give it back to me.   Your name will not be used for this survey.

Part 1:  The makeup of your family and your mother's family

1.  Put a check by ONE of the following that best describes your family.
______  traditional family (two parents who
are married and share the same children)
______  blended family (one parent and
one step-parent)
______  single-parent family

3.  How many children are there in your family (both from parents and step-parents)?

___________

5.  Who works outside the home in your family?


________  Father only
________  Mother only
________  Both parents work


Part 2:  Attitudes about the family

In your opinion, is the American family today stronger
or weaker than it was 20 years ago?

_________  Stronger
_________  Weaker
_________  No difference


What is the biggest problem facing the American family today?

_________  Divorce
_________  Problems with money
_________  Disrespect of children to their parents
_________  Lack of parental involvement and attention
_________  Other:___________________________

Part 3:  Demographics

1.  What is your approximate age?

______ under 18
______ 18 - 25
______  25 - 30
______  30 - 40
______  40 - 50
______  above 50

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey!  



2.  My mother's family could be best described as:

_______  traditional family (two parents who
are married and share the same children)
_______  blended family (one parent and
one step-parent)
_______  single-parent family


4.  How many children are there in your mother's family (both from parents and step-parents)?

___________

6.  Who worked outside the home in the family of your mother?

________  Father only
________  Mother only
________  Both parents worked outside the home





In your opinion, is the American family today stronger or weaker than it was 50 years ago ?

__________  Stronger
__________  Weaker
__________  No difference














2. What is the national status of your parents?

______  native-born in the United States

______  immigrants from another country






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