Physical Characteristics

To learn more about the variables in this section, consult the Guide to the Constructs section on Physical Characteristics.

Description Variable Value Value Label Type Explanation
Physical attractiveness (H,W)LOOKS(1-3) 1

9

very unattractive

very attractive

interval Avg of both interviewers' rating
Physique (H,W)BUILD(1-3) 1

9

Thin

Fat

interval Avg of both interviewers' rating
Grooming (H,W)GROOM(1-3) 1

9

unkempt

very well-groomed

interval Avg of both interviewers' rating
Perceived Race
Husband's interviewer perception of respondent's race (H,W)HRACE(1-3) 1

2

3

4

5

white

black

hispanic

oriental

other

discrete  
Wife's interviewer perception of respondent's race (H,W)WRACE(1-3) 1

2

3

4

5

white

black

hispanic

oriental

other

discrete  

  backbut3.gif (1373 bytes)tocbut2.gif (2101 bytes)nextbut3.gif (1377 bytes)

custom1.gif (1802 bytes)

This page created & maintained by Shanna Smith, ella@utxsvs.cc.utexas.edu