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* Have you completed this survey before?
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
* Are you...
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
* Where did you learn about sex? Select all that apply.
 
Priest, minister, rabbi or other religious figure
 
Friends or peers
 
Movies, TV, internet, book or magazine
 
Siblings or other family members
 
Parents
 
Lecture or class at school
 
Doctor, nurse or other health provider
 
Have not learned about sex
 
Don't remember
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Which of these sources gave you the most information about sex? Select one.
 
Siblings or other family members
 
Friends or peers
 
Lecture or class at school
 
Doctor, nurse or other health provider
 
Priest, minister, rabbi or other religious figure
 
Parents
 
Movies, TV, internet, book or magazine
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Have you had sex? (anything you consider as sex)
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* When you had sex for the first time, was it for any of the below reasons? Select all that apply.
 
Had no choice
 
Pressured by partner
 
To see what it's like
 
Was in the mood
 
To have a baby
 
For intimacy and love
 
Not sure
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What do think the first time you have sex will be like? Select all that apply.
 
Quick
 
Awkward
 
Pleasurable
 
Painful
 
Romantic
 
Fun
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Have you ever been pregnant?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* Do you have any kids?
 
Yes
 
No, and I don't plan on having kids.
 
No, but I hope to have kids some day.
 
Not sure
 
 
Imagine that today you found out you are pregnant.
How likely are you to go to one of these sources for help or advice?
Not likely at all Unlikely Likely Very likely Most likely Not sure
* Friends or peers
* Priest, minister, rabbi or other religious figure
* Parents
* Siblings or other family members
* Teacher or counselor at school
* Doctor, nurse or other health provider outside of school
* Internet, book or magazine
 
 
Imagine that today you found out you are pregnant. How likely are you to do the following?


Not likely at all Unlikely Likely Very likely Most likely Not sure
* Have the baby and give it up for adoption
* Have the baby and have a family member raise it
* End the pregnancy (have an abortion)
* Have the baby and be a parent
 
 
 
* Do you know of a pregnancy clinic or center where you could go to talk about pregnancy, adoption, or abortion?
 
No
 
Yes
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* Do you know someone in your life who has had an abortion?
 
No
 
Yes
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* Do you know someone in your life who gave up her baby for adoption?
 
No
 
Yes
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* Do you know someone in your life who had a baby when he or she was a teenager?
 
No
 
Yes
 
Not Sure
 
 
 
* How do you feel about abortion?
 
Abortions should not be allowed for anyone under any circumstances
 
Abortions should be allowed but I would never have an abortion myself under any circumstances
 
Abortion should be allowed and I can imagine only rare circumstances where I'd have an abortion
 
Abortion should be allowed and I can imagine some circumstances where I'd have an abortion
 
Don't know
 
 
 
* Where did you learn about abortion? Select all that apply.
 
Parents
 
Lecture or class at school
 
Siblings or other family members
 
Doctor, nurse or other health provider
 
Priest, minister, rabbi or other religious figure
 
Friends or peers
 
Movies, TV, internet, book or magazine
 
Don't remember
 
Have not learned about abortion
 
Other
 

 
 
How much have the following influenced the way you feel about abortion?
No influence at all Some influence A lot of influence Not sure
* Job
* Priest, rabbi or other religious figure
* Lecture or class at school
* Friends, peers or a social group/club
* Parents
* Doctor, nurse or other health provider
* Movies, TV, internet, book or magazine
* Siblings or other family members
 
 
 
* Does the school you go to (or went to) have a childcare program for teens who have babies?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not sure
 
 
 
* How old are you?
   
 
 
 
* Which state do you live in?
 
 
 
* What race or ethnicity best describes you? Select all that apply.
 
American Indian or Alaska Native
 
Asian
 
Black or African American
 
Hispanic or Latino
 
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
 
White
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What is the highest level of school you have completed?
 
None
 
Elementary school
 
Middle school
 
High school
 
Vocational training
 
College associate degree
 
College bachelor's degree
 
Masters or doctoral degree or other professional degree
 
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