2013 New York City Telephone Survey of Registered Voters 50+ (English Questionnaire, Landline sample only) (Total n=1,302, sampling error = ±2.7%)
Sample Plan: Bronx County Kings County New York County Queens County Richmond County TOTAL NYC AA/B Oversample to 300 Hispanic/Latino oversample to 300 Asian Interviewing Total Interviews
TOTAL 50+ 300 300 300 300 75 1275 60 60 300 1795
PROGRAMMER: CAPTURE LANGUAGE OF SURVEY
INTRODUCTION Hello, this is ______ calling from WRI, a national opinion research firm. We are not telemarketers and are not trying to sell you anything. We would like to find out your opinions on some important issues concerning New York City. Your views are important and we would greatly appreciate your participation. All your responses will be kept entirely confidential.
SCREENER QS1. First, to ensure that we interview a wide variety of people, I have a few questions about you. Can you please tell me your age as of your last birthday? [DON’T READ LIST UNLESS NECESSARY] Base: Total Respondents 50 – 59 60 – 64 65 – 74 75 or Older
Total n=1302 % 35 18 29 17
Bronx n=296 % 34 16 33 17
Kings n=306 % 37 12 36 15
New York n=304 % 32 22 26 21
Queens n=309 % 32 22 27 20
Richmond n=87 % 46 21 24 9
Kings n=306 % 100 -
New York n=304 % 100 -
Queens n=309 % 100 -
Richmond n=87 % 100 -
QS2. And, are you registered to vote in New York? Base: Total Respondents Yes No NOT SURE REFUSED
Total n=1302 % 100 -
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Bronx n=296 % 100 -
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QS3. Which New York County or borough do you live in? (READ ONLY IF NEEDED) Base: Total Respondents Bronx Kings / Brooklyn New York / Manhattan Queens Richmond / Staten Island
Total n=1302 % 18 23 24 26 9
Bronx n=296 % 100 -
Kings n=306 % 100 -
New York n=304 % 100 -
Queens n=309 % 100 -
Richmond n=87 % 100
QS4. RECORD RESPONDENT’S GENDER. ASK ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY: “To ensure it is recorded accurately, could you please state your gender?” Base: Total Respondents Male Female
Total n=1302 % 43 57
Bronx n=296 % 43 57
Kings n=306 % 40 60
New York n=304 % 43 57
Queens n=309 % 45 55
Richmond n=87 % 45 55
QS5. We want to ensure that we interview people from a wide variety of racial and ethnic groups. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino origin or descent? Base: Total Respondents Yes No Don’t know [DO NOT READ] Refused [DO NOT READ]
Total n=1302 % 17 81 <0.5
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Bronx n=296 % 24 74 1
1
Kings n=306 % 16 82 <0.5
New York n=304 % 18 80 -
Queens n=309 % 18 81 <0.5
2
3
1
Richmond n=87 % 7 92 1
-
2
QS6. And what is your race? [ACCEPT ONLY ONE. IF NECESSARY: WHICH ONE RACE DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH?] Base: Total Respondents White or Caucasian Black or African American Native American or Alaskan Native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other/Mixed Don’t know [DO NOT READ] Refused [DO NOT READ]
Total n=1302 % 48 25 1
Bronx n=296 % 36 39 1
Kings n=306 % 50 30 1
New York n=304 % 53 25 1
Queens n=309 % 54 20 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 76 11 2
3 <0.5
2 <0.5
1 <0.5
2 <0.5
6 1
4 -
1 <0.5 5
3 <0.5 6
2 <0.5 8
1 1 9
2 1 9
2 4.3
QS7. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Are you… [READ LIST, ACCEPT ONE.]
Base: Total Respondents Self-employed full-time Self-employed part-time Employed full-time Employed part-time Retired and not working at all Unemployed and looking for work Or are you not in the labor force for other reasons Don’t know [DO NOT READ] Refused [DO NOT READ]
Total n=1302 % 5 3 21 6 49 8
Bronx n=296 % 3 3 19 4 56 7
Kings n=306 % 5 1 19 4 51 12
New York n=304 % 9 3 18 8 46 8
Queens n=309 % 4 4 22 6 50 7
Richmond n=87 % 4 6 28 6 37 7
7
7
8
7
6
12
<0.5 1
1 -
1 <0.5
2
1
-
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MAIN QUESTIONNAIRE Q1.
This fall, New York City will hold city wide elections for mayor and other county or local level officials. How likely are you to vote in that election? Would you say… [READ LIST]
Base: Total Respondents Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR] Q2.
Bronx n=296 % 46 26 14 3 6 3 3
Kings n=306 % 43 29 17 3 4 3 1
New York n=304 % 60 24 7 1 4 2 2
Queens n=309 % 46 28 14 2 5 4 2
Richmond n=87 % 54 18 16 2 6 4 -
Overall, how much do you agree or disagree that the candidates for mayor are talking about the issues that matter most to you? Do you… [READ LIST]
Base: Total Respondents Completely agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Completely disagree Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR] Q3.
Total n=1302 % 49 26 13 2 5 3 2
Total n=1302 % 8 40 14 15 8 14 3
Bronx n=296 % 8 37 14 18 8 12 4
Kings n=306 % 7 37 14 16 10 15 2
New York n=304 % 8 42 12 13 7 15 3
Queens n=309 % 6 41 17 15 5 13 2
Richmond n=87 % 10 45 13 12 7 13 -
When making your voting decisions in the upcoming city elections, how likely are you to vote for a candidate who will work on [INSERT A-H]? Are you extremely likely, very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely or not at all likely to vote for someone who will work on it? RANDOMIZE ORDER. RECORD ONE ANSWER FOR EACH. REPEAT RESPONSE SCALE FOR FIRST FEW ONLY.
a. Reducing costs for health care and insurance for yourself and/or your family Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 % % % % % Extremely likely 46 47 47 43 43 Very likely 31 27 37 29 35 Somewhat likely 11 11 7 16 11 Not very likely 3 3 2 2 2 Not at all likely 5 6 5 4 5 Don’t know [DNR] 3 3 1 3 3 Refused [DNR] 2 3 1 2 <0.5
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Richmond n=87 % 56 21 10 9 1 1 1
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b. Supporting New Yorkers who provide care at home for an adult loved one who is ill, frail, elderly or disabled Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Richmond Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 n=87 % % % % % % Extremely likely 44 47 47 39 44 47 Very likely 34 30 34 36 35 33 Somewhat likely 15 14 13 19 13 13 Not very likely 2 1 3 1 2 3 Not at all likely 2 4 2 2 2 4 Don’t know [DNR] 2 2 1 2 4 Refused [DNR] 2 4 1 2 1 1 c. Safeguarding New Yorkers against consumer scams, identify theft or fraud Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 % % % % % Extremely likely 47 47 49 42 45 Very likely 32 32 32 32 34 Somewhat likely 14 13 12 19 12 Not very likely 2 2 2 1 1 Not at all likely 3 4 3 2 5 Don’t know [DNR] 2 2 1 2 2 Refused [DNR] 1 3 1 2 1
Richmond n=87 % 55 25 17 3 2 -
d. Helping New Yorkers have enough money for a financially secure retirement Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 Respondents % % % % % Extremely likely 46 46 48 42 47 Very likely 32 33 31 33 33 Somewhat likely 12 10 12 14 11 Not very likely 2 3 2 2 2 Not at all likely 3 4 3 3 2 Don’t know [DNR] 3 2 2 5 4 Refused [DNR] 2 3 1 2 2
Richmond n=87 % 49 29 12 3 3 1 3
e. Ensuring work opportunities for New Yorkers as they age Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 Respondents % % % % Extremely likely 41 41 39 42 Very likely 34 33 38 30 Somewhat likely 16 16 13 18 Not very likely 2 2 1 3 Not at all likely 3 5 4 2 Don’t know [DNR] 3 2 5 4 Refused [DNR] 2 2 1 2
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Queens n=309 % 39 36 16 3 2 3 2
Richmond n=87 % 47 31 15 3 2 1 1
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f. Maintaining safe and independent mobility around town for New Yorkers of all ages Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Richmond Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 n=87 % % % % % % Extremely likely 42 46 43 41 38 46 Very likely 32 29 38 29 35 28 Somewhat likely 17 16 13 22 18 17 Not very likely 2 1 1 3 3 6 Not at all likely 3 3 3 3 2 1 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 2 1 5 1 Refused [DNR] 1 3 1 2 1 1 g. Being adequately prepared for an emergency or disaster Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 Respondents % % % % Extremely likely 45 47 47 40 Very likely 33 30 32 35 Somewhat likely 14 10 16 19 Not very likely 2 3 1 2 Not at all likely 2 4 2 1 Don’t know [DNR] 2 2 2 2 Refused [DNR] 1 4 1 1 h. Ensuring New Yorkers can afford to stay in their homes Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 Respondents % % % % Extremely likely 46 46 47 44 Very likely 34 31 34 31 Somewhat likely 12 14 10 16 Not very likely 2 2 1 2 Not at all likely 2 3 4 1 Don’t know [DNR] 3 2 4 3 Refused [DNR] 2 3 1 4
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Queens n=309 % 42 38 12 2 2 4 1
Queens n=309 % 45 37 10 2 2 4 1
Richmond n=87 % 57 24 12 4 3 -
Richmond n=87 % 51 34 9 3 2 1 -
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Consumer Fraud/Protections QF-1.Thinking now about all of the experiences you have had as a consumer, has there been a time in the past five years, since 2008, where you or someone you know encountered a fraud or “scam” that intentionally tried to mislead or defraud you or the person you know? Base: Total Respondents Yes, myself [CONTINUE] Yes, someone I know [CONTINUE] Yes, both myself and someone I know [CONTINUE] No Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 17 12
Bronx n=296 % 15 13
Kings n=306 % 18 11
New York n=304 % 18 13
Queens n=309 % 17 12
Richmond n=87 % 19 8
6
6
6
7
5
4
62 3 <0.5
62 3 <0.5
61 4 <0.5
59 2 <0.5
63 2 1
63 6 -
[IF YES AT QF-1, CONTINUE. OTHERWISE SKIP TO QF-4] QF-2.To your knowledge, was this incident reported to anyone? Base: Encountered a fraud or “scam” in the past 5 years Yes No Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=442 % 64 31 5 <0.5
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Bronx n=100 % 69 30 2 -
Kings n=104 % 65 29 6 -
New York n=110 % 63 31 5 -
Queens n=101 % 62 32 5 1
Richmond n=27 % 60 36 4 -
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QF-3. Which type or types of fraud or scams have you or someone you know encountered in the past five years? (READ LIST ONLY AS NEEDED. ACCEPT MULTIPLES) Base: Encountered a fraud or “scam” in the past 5 years Credit Card Identity theft Internet/Online Check cashing or Payday loans Home financing, mortgage loan or home equity loan Telephone service Sweepstakes Investment or securities related Bank/ATM scam Auto repair or Car title pawn Insurance products and services Telemarketing Home repair Home energy or utility Charities or donations Money scam Landlord/tenant harassment Stealing/theft Travel and vacation industry TV ads Car Mortgage/Real estate Check Magazine fraud Home health services Police Inheritance scam Email Computer Mail fraud Social Security Taxes Immigration or government status Something else Don’t know
Total n=442 % 22 19 9 6
Bronx n=100 % 22 22 4 7
Kings n=104 % 17 22 7 5
New York n=110 % 20 17 11 10
Queens n=101 % 33 18 7 3
Richmond n=27 % 7 18 24 3
6
3
6
3
6
16
5 5 4
6 4 3
3 8 4
4 5 6
9 2 4
8 8 4
4 3 3
7 6 4
4 3 1
2 4 2
3 2 5
9 4 6
3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
1 3 5 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 -
2 1 1 2 <0.5 4 2 1 4 1 3 3 1 1 -
4 1 4 2 5 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 <0.5 1 1
6 5 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 -
9 2 4 3 3 4 -
12 8
12 7
17 10
11 6
10 6
11 15
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QF-4. How worried would you be about potentially fraudulent, unfair or deceptive practices around [INSERT ITEM A-E]? Are you extremely worried, very worried, somewhat worried, not very worried or not at all worried? [RANDOMIZE AND ACCEPT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH.] a. Check-cashing outlets Total Base: Total Respondents n=1302 % Extremely worried 25 Very worried 21 Somewhat worried 17 Not very worried 10 Not at all worried 21 Don’t know [DNR] 5 Refused [DNR] 1
b. Internet loans Total Base: Total n=1302 Respondents % Extremely worried 26 Very worried 23 Somewhat worried 13 Not very worried 7 Not at all worried 22 Don’t know [DNR] 7 Refused [DNR] 1
Bronx n=296 % 25 22 18 10 19 4 2
Bronx n=296 % 23 30 14 7 17 6 3
Kings n=306 % 28 21 15 9 22 6 1
Kings n=306 % 28 19 13 4 26 10 1
c. Home financing and home equity loans Total Bronx Kings Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 Respondents % % % Extremely worried 27 28 27 Very worried 25 29 22 Somewhat worried 19 15 23 Not very worried 8 9 6 Not at all worried 15 13 14 Don’t know [DNR] 5 5 7 Refused [DNR] 1 2 1
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New York n=304 % 22 22 21 9 19 5 1
New York n=304 % 23 25 14 10 21 7 1
New York n=304 % 24 25 19 8 17 5 2
Queens n=309 % 22 21 15 14 21 6 1
Queens n=309 % 27 21 15 9 21 6 1
Queens n=309 % 27 26 19 9 15 4 1
Richmond n=87 % 31 16 12 8 26 7 -
Richmond n=87 % 36 18 10 6 24 7 -
Richmond n=87 % 38 26 15 3 14 4 -
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d. Home repairs and home repair financing Total Bronx Kings Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 Respondents % % % Extremely worried 26 28 28 Very worried 26 29 25 Somewhat worried 21 18 21 Not very worried 7 7 5 Not at all worried 15 14 16 Don’t know [DNR] 3 3 5 Refused [DNR] 1 2 1
New York n=304 % 21 21 24 9 19 3 2
Queens n=309 % 27 30 19 7 13 3 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 33 25 22 8 13 1 -
e. Sweepstakes Total Base: Total n=1302 Respondents % Extremely worried 22 Very worried 19 Somewhat worried 17 Not very worried 11 Not at all worried 23 Don’t know [DNR] 6 Refused [DNR] 2
New York n=304 % 19 18 17 11 26 6 2
Queens n=309 % 21 20 15 11 26 6 1
Richmond n=87 % 31 17 18 8 20 5 1
f. Identity theft Total Base: Total n=1302 Respondents % Extremely worried 44 Very worried 31 Somewhat worried 15 Not very worried 3 Not at all worried 5 Don’t know [DNR] 1 Refused [DNR] 1
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Bronx n=296 % 21 23 21 11 18 3 4
Bronx n=296 % 43 32 13 3 6 1 2
Kings n=306 % 24 15 17 12 23 7 1
Kings n=306 % 44 33 11 3 6 2 1
New York n=304 % 43 31 19 1 4 1 1
Queens n=309 % 44 31 15 4 4 1 1
Richmond n=87 % 43 29 17 5 6 1
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g. Debt collection Total Base: Total n=1302 Respondents % Extremely worried 29 Very worried 27 Somewhat worried 18 Not very worried 8 Not at all worried 14 Don’t know [DNR] 4 Refused [DNR] 1
Bronx n=296 % 29 27 19 6 14 3 3
Kings n=306 % 32 25 17 6 14 5 <0.5
New York n=304 % 23 30 21 6 16 4 1
Queens n=309 % 28 27 16 11 14 3 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 36 25 17 8 12 2 -
QF-5. How much of a priority should it be for New York City elected officials to strengthen laws and regulations that protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices? Should it be a …READ LIST? Base: Total Respondents Top priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority at all Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 53 28 13 2 2 2 1
Bronx n=296 % 53 29 12 1 2 2 2
Kings n=306 % 58 26 11 1 1 3 <0.5
New York n=304 % 48 31 16 2 2 2 <0.5
Queens n=309 % 55 29 11 2 2 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 51 25 20 1 3 -
Older Worker Protection and Opportunity QW-1.Next, I have some questions related to work and age. Do you believe you, a family member or a friend have ever….[INSERT ITEM A-E FROM LIST BELOW AND RANDOMIZE ORDER OF ITEMS] a. Not been hired for a job because of age since turning 50? Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 Respondents % % % % Yes 26 22 26 32 No 69 76 67 63 Don’t know [DNR] 5 2 7 4 Refused [DNR] <0.5 <0.5 1
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Queens n=309 % 25 71 5 -
Richmond n=87 % 22 72 7 -
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b. Been passed over for a raise or promotion because of age since turning 50? Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 Respondents % % % % % Yes 24 21 21 28 24 No 72 75 73 68 72 Don’t know [DNR] 4 4 6 3 4 Refused [DNR] <0.5 <0.5 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 23 75 2 -
c. Been laid off, fired, or forced out of a job because of age since turning 50? Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 Respondents % % % % % Yes 23 18 21 32 22 No 76 81 77 66 76 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 2 1 2 Refused [DNR] <0.5 1 <0.5 -
Richmond n=87 % 14 83 2 -
d. Been encouraged or forced to retire before you or they preferred to retire? Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 % % % % % Yes 27 23 29 33 24 No 70 75 66 65 74 Don’t know [DNR] 3 3 4 2 2 Refused [DNR] <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 21 77 2 -
e. Received or been exposed to unwelcome comments about age in the workplace? Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 Respondents % % % % % Yes 23 20 24 25 22 No 75 78 73 72 77 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 4 2 1 Refused [DNR] <0.5 1 1 -
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Richmond n=87 % 26 73 1 -
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[ASK QW-2 IF STILL WORKING AT Q.S7. OTHERWISE SKIP TO INSTRUCTION BEFORE QW-5. ]
QW-2.How concerned are you about age discrimination at work? [READ LIST.] Base: Valid Respondents (inc. working respondents) Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not too concerned Not at all concerned Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=409 % 25 21 26 10 18 1
Bronx n=80 % 30 16 21 10 22 1
Kings n=91 % 30 22 27 9 12 1
New York n=101 % 22 24 29 6 18 1
Queens n=101 % 24 23 26 10 16 1
Richmond n=36 % 13 13 27 24 23 -
QW-3.Overall how confident are you that you will be able to retire at some point? Are you… [READ LIST. ACCEPT ONE] Base: Valid Respondents (inc. working respondents) Extremely confident Very confident Somewhat confident Not too confident Not at all confident Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=409 % 25 25 21 10 13 3 2
Bronx n=80 % 26 24 23 14 11 2 1
Kings n=91 % 28 24 22 12 10 2 2
New York n=101 % 19 29 22 8 14 5 4
Queens n=101 % 23 30 19 9 16 2 2
Richmond n=36 % 37 11 20 11 15 6 -
New York n=101 % 45 44 8 3
Queens n=101 % 48 43 9 -
Richmond n=36 % 56 36 6 3
QW-4.Will your retirement be delayed for financial reasons? Base: Valid Respondents (inc. working respondents) Yes No Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=409 % 50 41 8 1
Bronx n=80 % 48 44 8 -
Kings n=91 % 55 38 7 -
[ASK QW-5 IF RETIRED AT QS-7. OTHERWISE SKIP TO QW-6] QW-5.Did you have to delay your retirement for financial reasons? Base: Retired Respondents Yes No Don’t know [DNR]
Total n=714 %
Bronx n=179 %
Kings n=168 %
New York n=161 %
Queens n=171 %
Richmond n=35 %
13 86 1
14 85 1
13 86 <0.5
13 85 2
13 87 -
9 91 -
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[ASK ALL] QW-6.People these days are working much longer than they used to. How much of a priority should it be for New York City elected officials to work on laws, regulations and policies that support older workers? Should it be a … READ LIST? Base: Total Respondents Top priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority at all Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 47 25 20 3 3 2 <0.5
Bronx n=296 % 51 26 16 1 3 3 <0.5
Kings n=306 % 50 22 19 4 4 2 <0.5
New York n=304 % 38 32 23 3 3 2 -
Queens n=309 % 48 22 22 3 2 2 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 51 21 18 5 2 3 -
Kings n=306 % 92 8 1 -
New York n=304 % 89 11 <0.5 -
Queens n=309 % 91 9 <0.5 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 86 13 1 -
Kings n=135 %
New York n=141 %
Queens n=144 %
Richmond n=55 %
89 10 1
87 14 -
QW-7.Do you currently have any health insurance? Base: Total Respondents Yes No Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 90 9 1 <0.5
Bronx n=296 % 90 9 1 <0.5
QW-7.1Do you currently have any health insurance? Base: Age 50 – 64 Respondents Yes No Don’t know [DNR]
Total n=608 %
Bronx n=133 %
87 12 <0.5
89 11 -
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88 12 -
81 17 2
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[IF YES AT QW-7 CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, SKIP TO QC-1] QW-7.2 Which of the following types of health care coverage do you have? Is it . [READ LIST. RANDOMIZE. MULTIPLE RESPONSE ACCEPTED] (INTERVIEWER NOTE: IF RESPONDENT GIVES NAME OF INSURER OR SPECIFIC COMPANY NAME, ASK WHETHER THEY PAY FOR THE POLICY ON THEIR OWN OR IF IT IS PAID FOR BY AN EMPLOYER /PREVIOUS EMPLOYER AND RECORD APPROPRIATELY. IF RESPONDENT SAYS “THE GOVERNMENT” CLARIFY IF MEDICAID OR MEDICARE. IF UNSURE, DESCRIBE IN THE OTHER) Base: Currently have health insurance Health insurance through a current or previous employer (either yours or your spouse’s) Health insurance purchased individually on your own Veterans or military benefits Medicaid or other state paid plan such as Family Health Plus Medicare AARP Other Don’t know [DO NOT READ] Base: Currently have health insurance and 50 – 64 Respondents Health insurance through a current or previous employer (either yours or your spouse’s) Health insurance purchased individually on your own Veterans or military benefits Medicaid or other state paid plan such as Family Health Plus Medicare AARP Other Don’t know [DO NOT READ]
Total n=1171 % 44
Bronx n=268 % 45
Kings n=277 % 40
New York n=270 % 40
Queens n=281 % 50
Richmond n=75 % 48
17
14
17
21
16
18
3 22
3 31
4 25
4 23
2 15
6 19
40 1 2 2
43 1 1 2
43 1 2 3
40 2 3 <0.5
39 1 3 3
32 2 2 -
Total n=532 % 55
Bronx n=120 % 58
Kings n=120 % 49
New York n=122 % 51
Queens n=126 % 60
Richmond n=44 % 57
14
9
13
21
13
14
3 23
3 28
3 29
3 28
1 12
7 20
17 <0.5 2 2
20 2 3
20 2 3
17 2 -
15 2 3
12 3 2 -
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Caregiving QC-1. The next few questions are about caregiving. A “caregiver” is someone who provides care for an adult relative, friend or spouse who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a disability. Care may include assisting with medical or nursing tasks like giving medications, wound care, special diets, or communicating with doctors; also helping with personal needs, household chores, transportation, financial management or a variety of other tasks. Such care may be provided to someone who lives either in the same household or somewhere else. In the past 5 years, since 2008, have you yourself provided this sort of care to an adult relative, friend or spouse 18 years or older who is ill, frail, elderly or has a disability? Base: Total Respondents Yes ASK QC-2 No SKIP TO QC-5 Don’t knowSKIP TO QC-5 RefusedSKIP TO QC-5
Total n=1302 % 39 60 1 <0.5
Bronx n=296 % 38 61 1 <0.5
Kings n=306 % 40 59 1 <0.5
New York n=304 % 41 58 1 1
Queens n=309 % 36 64 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 45 55 -
QC-2. And who would you say provided or provides the majority of this person’s care – yourself, other friends or family members, or professional helpers such as an aide, nurse, housekeeper or other paid helper? Base: Caregiving Respondents Self Other friends or family members Professional helpers Split evenly [DNR] Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=482 % 46 22
Bronx n=110 % 51 27
23 8 2 <0.5
16 4 1 1
Kings n=118 % 40 26
New York n=117 % 40 23
Queens n=100 % 57 16
Richmond n=37 % 39 21
24 9 2 -
24 11 3 -
19 7 1 -
36 4 -
QC-3. To what extent does your caregiving put a strain on the quality of life for you and your family, including both financial hardship,emotional stress and stress at work? Would you say … READ LIST. ACCEPT ONE Base: Caregiving Respondents Overwhelming strain A good deal of strain Minor strain No strain at all Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=482 % 26 33 25 14 2 1
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Bronx n=110 % 24 34 27 15 1
Kings n=118 % 30 28 23 18 2 -
New York n=117 % 27 31 32 6 3 1
Queens n=100 % 22 36 25 15 2 1
Richmond n=37 % 26 44 15 16 -
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[ASK QC-4 IF STILL WORKING AT Q.S7. OTHERWISE SKIP TO QC-5. ] QC-4. As a working caregiver, have you ever felt that you were being treated unfairly in your workplace or by your employer because of your caregiver responsibilities? Base: Working Caregiving Respondents Yes No Maybe Was not working at the time I was caregiving [IF VOLUNTEERED, DNR] Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=181 % 15 79 2 3
1 1
Bronx n=40 % 20 76 2 2
-
Kings n=38 % 5 91 2
2 -
New York n=42 % 21 71 4 2
Queens n=43 % 19 76 5
3
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Richmond n=18 % 6 89 5 -
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QC-5. How much of a priority should it be for New York City elected officials to strengthen laws and regulations and to fund services that support family caregivers? Should it be a … READ LIST? Base: Total Respondents Top priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority at all Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 51 29 16 1 2 1 1
Bronx n=296 % 58 27 12 1 2 1
Kings n=306 % 54 28 13 2 1 1 <0.5
New York n=304 % 43 34 18 1 2 1 1
Queens n=309 % 48 29 19 2 2 1 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 51 24 21 3 1
Queens n=309 % 47 49 2 <0.5 1
Richmond n=87 % 36 62 3 -
Livable Community/Age Friendly Community QLV-1.Thinking about where you live now, do you rent or own your residence? Base: Total Respondents Rent Own Other Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 61 37 2 <0.5 1
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Bronx n=296 % 71 29 <0.5 <0.5 -
Kings n=306 % 64 33 3 <0.5 -
New York n=304 % 75 24 1 1 <0.5
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QLV-2.How important is it to be able to stay in your current home or community as long as you like as you age? Would you say … [READ LIST] Base: Total Respondents Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 66 25 4 3 2 1 1
Bronx n=296 % 64 26 4 2 2 <0.5 2
Kings n=306 % 65 24 6 2 2 1 <0.5
New York n=304 % 65 27 3 3 1 <0.5 1
Queens n=309 % 65 24 3 3 3 1 1
Richmond n=87 % 70 22 5 2 1 -
QLV-3.As people age, they may discover that their home is not safe or suitable for an older resident. How confident are you that you could stay at your current residence for as long as you like without any major modifications? Base: Total Respondents Extremely confident Very confident Somewhat confident Not very confident Not at all confident Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 32 33 21 8 4 2 1
Bronx n=296 % 31 34 19 7 5 3 2
Kings n=306 % 33 31 22 8 3 3 <0.5
New York n=304 % 35 30 18 7 6 1 2
Queens n=309 % 30 34 23 6 3 2 1
Richmond n=87 % 28 34 22 12 4 1 -
QLV-4.For some people, having affordable housing as they age is a concern. How concerned are you about your [INSERT A-C]? Would you say you are extremely concerned, very concerned, somewhat concerned, not very concerned or not at all concerned? [RANDOMIZE AND ACCEPT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH.] a. Ability to pay rent in the coming years (IF RENT IN Q.LV-1) Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Rent your n=871 n=216 n=214 n=242 residence % % % % Extremely concerned 33 30 36 28 Very concerned 25 29 25 25 Somewhat concerned 20 20 19 21 Not very concerned 8 8 6 13 Not at all concerned 12 12 12 11 Don’t know [DNR] 1 1 2 Refused [DNR] 1 2 1 2
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Queens n=163 % 38 20 22 4 14 1 1
Richmond n=36 % 34 23 13 13 15 2 -
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b. Ability to pay property taxes in the coming years (IF OWN IN Q.LV-1) Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Own your n=431 n=80 n=92 n=62 n=146 residence % % % % % Extremely confident 25 19 27 20 24 Very confident 23 20 31 22 21 Somewhat confident 24 20 18 33 24 Not very confident 12 12 14 4 16 Not at all confident 15 28 7 18 13 Don’t know [DNR] 1 2 1 Refused [DNR] 1 1 3 -
Richmond n=51 % 31 21 25 8 14 2 -
c. Ability to pay utility bills in the coming years Total Bronx Kings Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 Respondents % % % Extremely confident 26 22 29 Very confident 22 28 24 Somewhat confident 21 17 20 Not very confident 13 12 11 Not at all confident 17 21 15 Don’t know [DNR] 1 <0.5 1 Refused [DNR] 2 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 32 17 27 9 15 -
New York n=304 % 22 19 23 14 19 1 2
Queens n=309 % 27 22 19 15 16 1 1
[IF WORKING AT QS7 AND EXTREMELY, VERY OR SOMEWHAT AT QW-3, ASK QLV-5.1. ALL OTHERS GO TO QLV-5.2] QLV-5.1 How likely are you to leave New York City and live somewhere else once you retire? Are you … READ LIST? Base: Total Respondents
Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Base: Working and confident you will be able to retire at some point Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 9 13 19 18 36 3 1
Bronx n=296 % 7 13 18 13 43 4 2
Kings n=306 % 11 13 19 16 35 6 <0.5
New York n=304 % 8 10 19 22 39 3 1
Queens n=309 % 11 13 22 21 31 2 1
Richmond n=87 % 7 24 19 11 37 2 -
Total n=281 % 13 18 27 16 25 3 -
Bronx n=55 % 12 23 24 13 27 2 -
Kings n=63 % 19 18 24 11 21 8 -
New York n=67 % 7 11 23 22 33 4 -
Queens n=72 % 13 14 38 21 15 -
Richmond n=24 % 13 32 20 4 31 -
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QLV-5.2 How likely are you to leave New York City and live somewhere else as you age? Are you … READ LIST? Base: Not working and confident that you will be able to retire at some point
Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1021 %
8 12 16 18 40 4 1
Bronx n=241 %
6 10 17 13 48 5 2
Kings n=243 %
New York n=237 %
Queens n=237 %
Richmond n=63 %
9 12 17 17 39 5 1
8 9 17 22 41 2 1
11 13 16 21 36 2 1
5 20 18 14 40 3 -
QLV-6.For each of the following items, please tell me if it is a major problem, minor problem or not a problem at all in your community. [INSERT A-H, RECORD RESPONSE FOR EACH. RANDOMIZE ORDER] Is it a … READ LIST? a. Lack of affordable housing Total Bronx Base: Total n=1302 n=296 Respondents % % Major problem 54 48 Minor problem 17 20 Not a problem 21 24 Don’t know [DNR] 6 7 Refused [DNR] 1 1 b. Heavy traffic Total Base: Total n=1302 Respondents % Major problem 42 Minor problem 29 Not a problem 28 Don’t know [DNR] 1 Refused [DNR] 1
Bronx n=296 % 40 26 32 1 1
c. Streets that need repair Total Bronx Base: Total n=1302 n=296 Respondents % % Major problem 40 42 Minor problem 31 26 Not a problem 28 31 Don’t know [DNR] 1 <0.5 Refused [DNR] 1 1
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Kings n=306 % 57 15 21 7 <0.5
New York n=304 % 70 12 15 2 1
Queens n=309 % 47 21 23 9 1
Kings n=306 % 41 27 31 2 <0.5
New York n=304 % 41 32 25 1 1
Queens n=309 % 36 32 30 1 1
Kings n=306 % 43 30 25 2 -
New York n=304 % 35 35 27 1 2
Queens n=309 % 36 34 29 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 43 22 30 6 -
Richmond n=87 % 64 22 14 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 54 20 24 2 -
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d. Sidewalks that are too narrow, poorly lit, need repair or don’t exist Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 Respondents % % % % % Major problem 26 28 29 25 24 Minor problem 29 31 31 29 28 Not a problem 42 41 39 43 46 Don’t know [DNR] 1 <0.5 <0.5 1 2 Refused [DNR] 1 1 1 2 1
Richmond n=87 % 31 29 37 4 -
e. Public transportation that is too far away, too limited, or too hard to navigate Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Richmond Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 n=87 Respondents % % % % % % Major problem 16 15 15 13 15 30 Minor problem 22 22 26 20 23 21 Not a problem 59 62 57 65 61 44 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 2 1 2 6 Refused [DNR] 1 1 1 1 <0.5 f. Crime or personal safety Total Bronx Base: Total Respondents n=1302 n=296 % % Major problem 33 38 Minor problem 37 30 Not a problem 29 30 Don’t know [DNR] 1 1 Refused [DNR] 1 1
Queens n=309 % 32 40 27 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 30 33 36 1 -
g. Traffic lights that are timed too fast for safe pedestrian crossing Total Bronx Kings New York Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 Respondents % % % % Major problem 28 29 28 21 Minor problem 28 22 27 30 Not a problem 42 46 42 46 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 3 1 Refused [DNR] 1 2 <0.5 2
Queens n=309 % 30 30 38 2 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 35 29 35 2 -
h. Cars not yielding to pedestrians Total Bronx Base: Total n=1302 n=296 Respondents % % Major problem 40 39 Minor problem 29 27 Not a problem 30 32 Don’t know [DNR] 2 1 Refused [DNR] 1 1
Queens n=309 % 42 29 28 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 45 27 26 2 -
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Kings n=306 % 35 34 29 1 1
Kings n=306 % 40 28 30 2 <0.5
New York n=304 % 27 43 28 1 2
New York n=304 % 34 32 30 1 2
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QLV-7. How would you rate your community on each the following types of services that help residents maintain their independence as they age? [INSERT A-B, RECORD RESPONSE FOR EACH. RANDOMIZE ORDER.] Is your community…READ LIST a. Alternative transportation services, such as community vans, service shuttles and volunteer drivers Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Richmond Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 n=87 Respondents % % % % % % Excellent 11 13 11 11 8 12 Very good 21 24 19 18 24 15 Good 26 28 26 25 26 27 Fair 17 15 21 12 17 19 Poor 11 12 10 13 9 9 Don’t know [DNR] 15 9 13 20 15 19 Refused [DNR] 1 1 2 <0.5 b. Affordable long-term care services at home such as home health care, personal care, social adult day care services or respite services. Total Bronx Kings New York Queens Richmond Base: Total n=1302 n=296 n=306 n=304 n=309 n=87 Respondents % % % % % % Excellent 9 13 9 7 7 12 Very good 19 23 20 19 15 16 Good 28 27 27 24 32 26 Fair 17 19 19 15 18 12 Poor 8 7 8 11 6 11 Don’t know [DNR] 19 10 18 23 22 23 Refused [DNR] 1 1 1 <0.5 1
QLV-8.How much of a priority should it be for New York City elected officials to promote age friendly living in New York City? Should it be a … READ LIST? Base: Total Respondents Top priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority at all Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 46 27 19 2 2 3 1
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Bronx n=296 % 50 27 16 2 2 3 1
Kings n=306 % 46 30 17 1 2 3 <0.5
New York n=304 % 44 28 18 4 2 3 1
Queens n=309 % 45 27 21 2 3 2 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 44 20 28 3 1 4 -
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Demographics & Classification The following questions are for classification purposes only and will be kept entirely confidential. D1. Are you or your spouse or partner currently a member of A-A-R-P? Base: Total Respondents Yes No Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 43 55 1 1
Bronx n=296 % 40 58 2 -
Kings n=306 % 38 60 2 -
New York n=304 % 46 52 <0.5 2
Queens n=309 % 44 55 1 -
Richmond n=87 % 48 48 3 1
D2. What is the highest level of education that you completed? [ONLY READ LIST IF NEEDED] Base: Total Respondents 0 to 12th grade, but with no diploma High school graduate or equivalent Post high school education, but with no degree 2 year degree 4 year degree Post graduate study, but with no degree Graduate or professional degree Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 13
Bronx n=296 % 20
Kings n=306 % 13
New York n=304 % 11
Queens n=309 % 11
Richmond n=87 % 11
25
28
29
14
29
19
13
14
13
12
12
19
11 16 4
12 12 2
12 14 3
9 18 8
11 19 3
17 14 6
16
10
14
25
14
14
<0.5 2
1 1
1 1
<0.5 2
2
1
D3. Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner from participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities? [ACCEPT MULTIPLE RESPONSE] Base: Total Respondents Yes, myself Yes, spouse/partner Yes, both myself and spouse/partner No, neither Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 27 4 3
66 1 1
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Bronx n=296 % 26 4 3
67 1 -
Kings n=306 % 30 2 4
New York n=304 % 27 2 3
63 1 <0.5
66 <0.5 3
Queens n=309 % 26 3 2
69 1 <0.5
Richmond n=87 % 21 13 1
64 2
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D5. For future elections, would assistance in additional languages make you any more or less likely to vote in elections, or would it make no difference? Base: Total Respondents More likely Less likely No difference Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 8 2 86 2 2
Bronx n=296 % 7 3 84 4 2
Kings n=306 % 7 3 85 3 1
New York n=304 % 8 1 86 1 4
Queens n=309 % 9 3 85 1 1
Richmond n=87 % 3 3 95 -
D6. Do you consider yourself to be a ….….[READ AND RANDOMIZE]..or something else? Base: Total Respondents Democrat Republican Independent Other [DNR] None of above [DNR] Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 61 11 17 3 2 2 4
Bronx n=296 % 66 8 11 3 2 5 5
Kings n=306 % 65 13 14 2 2 1 3
New York n=304 % 67 5 20 2 2 1 4
Queens n=309 % 58 13 20 3 1 3 3
Richmond n=87 % 36 28 17 3 4 4 9
D7. How would you characterize your political views? Would you say you are….[READ AND RANDOMIZE]…or none of these? Base: Total Respondents Conservative Moderate Liberal None of these Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 27 26 26 13 4 4
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Bronx n=296 % 31 25 19 15 7 4
Kings n=306 % 26 27 25 15 4 3
New York n=304 % 22 23 40 10 2 4
Queens n=309 % 25 31 24 13 3 4
Richmond n=87 % 35 24 16 12 5 8
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D8. If you were asked to use one of these commonly used names for the social classes, which would you say you belong in? The upper class, upper-middle class, middle class, lower-middle class, or lower class? Base: Total Respondents Upper Upper middle Middle Lower middle Lower Don’t know [DNR] Refused [DNR]
Total n=1302 % 3 12 46 22 10 3 5
Bronx n=296 % 3 8 44 24 11 6 4
Kings n=306 % 2 11 46 26 10 3 3
New York n=304 % 5 19 46 13 11 1 6
Queens n=309 % 1 9 53 25 7 1 3
Richmond n=87 % 2 17 35 24 11 1 10
D9. What is your 5-digit zip code? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
That was our last question for tonight. Thank you very much for taking the time to help us out. Have a great day/night!
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