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The GfK MRI Psychographic Sourcebook

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Survey of the American Consumer: Part 1<br />

II. Community, Politics, Environment & Attitudinal Outlook<br />

B. General Attitudes<br />

<strong>GfK</strong> <strong>MRI</strong> asks respondents in the Survey of the American Consumer about their level of agreement with a number of issues and opinions. While<br />

not relating directly to specific consumer behaviors, the responses to this battery of questions can provide a multidimensional attitudinal and<br />

emotional context for consumers’ media and product decisions.<br />

Questions – General Attitudes: We are interested in your attitude about a number of issues. Please indicate how much you agree or<br />

disagree with each of the following statements (agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, disagree completely):<br />

• I try to eat dinner with my family almost every night<br />

• I must admit, I work most weekends<br />

• I am so busy, I often can’t finish everything I need to in a day<br />

• Children have a right to be spoiled<br />

• I strive to achieve a high social status<br />

• I attend religious services regularly<br />

• <strong>The</strong> government should pay more attention to environmental issues • My philosophy is “Life should be as much fun as possible.”<br />

• I like to shower my loved ones with gifts<br />

• I am typically willing to pay more for high-quality items<br />

• I like to give the impression that my life is under control<br />

• I’d rather prepare a meal than eat in a restaurant<br />

• Given the choice, I would be my own boss<br />

• A company’s environmental record is important to me<br />

• Prayer is a part of my daily life<br />

in my purchasing decisions<br />

• Marriage should only be legal between a man and a woman<br />

• I consider myself a spiritual person<br />

• I am interested in finding out how I can help the environment • My friends are the most important thing in my life<br />

• I don’t mind giving up my personal time for work<br />

• I often feel like my life is slipping out of control<br />

• Risk-taking is exciting to me<br />

• I enjoy being the center of attention<br />

• I am very interested in the fine arts<br />

• My goal is to make it to the top of my profession<br />

• I purchase products to help organize my life<br />

• I seek out variety in my everyday life<br />

• Religion should be the pillar of our society<br />

• Its important to me that my children continue my family’s<br />

• I often find myself in a leadership position<br />

cultural traditions<br />

• I like to live a lifestyle that impresses others<br />

• Family is important to me, but I have other interests<br />

• Spending time with my family is my top priority<br />

that are equally important<br />

• I work primarily for the salary<br />

• I consider myself to be very sociable<br />

• I prefer a set routine in my daily life<br />

• People who are worried about the environment are overreacting<br />

• Global warming is a serious threat<br />

• My cultural/etnic heritage is an important part of who I am<br />

• I enjoy showing off my home to guests<br />

• I frequently wish I had more time to spend with my family<br />

• I feel really good about seeing celebrities in the media that share • I would continue working even if I won the lottery<br />

my ethnic background*<br />

• I make sure I take time for myself each day<br />

• I like to learn about foreign cultures<br />

• Juggling family and work demands is very stressful for me<br />

• Keeping a neat, organized home is a top priority for me<br />

• I see myself as somewhat of a loner<br />

• I feel I am more environmentally conscious than most people • My home is an expression of my personal style<br />

• Even if things look messy, I know where everything is<br />

• I consider myself outspoken<br />

• I consider myself sophisticated<br />

• I enjoy maintaining traditions<br />

• I’m more connected to my ethnic heritage than my parents are*<br />

* New in Wave 65 8

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