Percent distribution of males 15-24 years of age by responses to specified statements, 2002:
"What is the chance that if you used a condom during sex, you would feel less physical pleasure?"
No chance | Little chance | 50-50 chance | Pretty good chance | Almost certain chance | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 13.6% | 27.0% | 28.3% | 19.4% | 11.7% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Table 55
"What is the chance that it would be embarrassing for you and a new partner to discuss using a condom?"
|
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Table 53
"What is the chance that if you used a condom, a new partner would appreciate it?"
No chance | Little chance | 50-50 chance | Pretty good chance | Almost certain chance | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 2.1% | 3.0% | 12.4% | 39.2% | 43.4% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Table 54
NOTE: Percentages in the tables on "Condom use" may not add to 100 because of rounding.
Percent distribution of females and males 15-44 years of age by responses to specified statements, 2002:
"It is better to get married than to go through life being single."
Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 14.4% | 36.2% | 32.8% | 11.7% |
Male | 21.7% | 44.3% | 24.9% | 5.4% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 37-38
"Divorce is usually the best solution when a couple can't seem to work out their marriage problems.''
Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 9.5% | 37.1% | 37.0% | 13.6% |
Male | 7.7% | 36.5% | 39.5% | 14.4% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 41-42
"A young couple should not live together unless they are married."
Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 9.7% | 25.0% | 49.1% | 13.4% |
Male | 9.0% | 23.1% | 52.6% | 13.3% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 39-40
NOTE: Percentages in the tables on "Marriage and cohabitation" do not add to 100 because the category "Neither agree nor disagree" is not shown here.
Percent distribution of females and males 15-44 years of age by responses to specified statements, 2002:
"The rewards of being a parent are worth it, despite the cost and work it takes."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 59.0% | 35.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
Male | 51.8% | 42.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 79-80
"It is okay for an unmarried female to have a
child."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 15.7% | 53.9% | 20.2% | 7.2% |
Male | 8.7% | 50.2% | 29.8% | 8.2% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 91-92
"Gay or lesbian adults should have the right to adopt children."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 13.8% | 41.6% | 23.5% | 15.9% |
Male | 8.4% | 38.5% | 28.0% | 21.5% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 81-82
NOTE: Percentages in the first three tables on "Parenthood and childbearing" may not add to 100 because of rounding.
Percent distribution of childless females and males 15-44 years of age by responses to the specified statement, 2002:
"If it turns out that you do not have any children, would that bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all?"
A great deal |
Some |
A little |
Not at all |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 42.0% | 29.1% | 13.9% | 15.0% |
Male | 29.5% | 31.4% | 16.9% | 22.2% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 89-90
Percent distribution of never-married females and males 15-19 years of age by responses to the specified statement, 2002:
"If you got pregnant now/got a female pregnant now, how would you feel?"
Very upset |
Little upset |
Little pleased |
Very pleased |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 60.2% | 26.7% | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Male | 51.4% | 33.4% | 11.0% | 3.7% |
Source: Series 23, No. 24, Table 32
NOTE: Percentages in the last two tables on "Parenthood and childbearing" may not add to 100 because of rounding.
Percent distribution of women and men 15-44 years of age by responses to specified statements, 2002:
"It is all right for unmarried 18 year olds to have sexual relations if they have strong affection for each other."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 4.3% | 46.3% | 31.4% | 15.4% |
Male | 7.3% | 52.4% | 28.5% | 9.3% |
Source: Series 23, No., 26, Tables 25-26
"It is all right for unmarried 16 year olds to have sexual relations if they have strong affection for each other."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 1.0% | 12.4% | 45.2% | 40.0% |
Male | 1.6% | 18.3% | 46.0% | 32.2% |
Source: Series 23, No., 26, Tables 27-28
NOTE: Percentages in the tables on "Sexual activity" do not add to 100 because the category "Neither agree nor disagree" is not shown here.
Percent distribution of women and men 15-44 years of age by responses to the specified statements, 2002:
"A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 29.3% | 53.9% | 13.8% | 1.7% |
Male | 17.5% | 55.1% | 23.5% | 2.9% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 83-84
"It is much better for everyone if the man earns the main living and the woman takes care of the home and family."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 7.6% | 25.9% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
Male | 6.5% | 30.1% | 48.6% | 11.0% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 85-86
"It is more important for a man to spend a lot of time with his family than to be a success at his career."
Strongly agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly disagree |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 17.4% | 54.7% | 20.6% | 1.4% |
Male | 19.5% | 56.8% | 17.7% | 1.3% |
Source: Series 23, No. 26, Tables 87-88
NOTE: Percentages in the tables on "Work and family" do not add to 100 because the category "Neither agree nor disagree" is not shown here.
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