Summary
This survey was done to explore hypothesized effects of domestic violence on female labor force participation rates.

Author or Organization
-Susan Loyd

Geographic Area Covered and Level of Analysis
-Humbolt Park, Belmont-Craigin, and Montclare (three Chicago community areas). -Individual level

Year(s)
1994-1995

Sample Size, Design, and Methodology
Simple Random Sampling of (1990) Census blocks using a random number generator. Every residence on sampled blocks was interviewed. 973 total subjects are included in the two data sests. 824 in Humbolt park and 149 in Belmont-Craigin/ Montclare. Interviews were conducted face to face.

Variables Covered
-Demographics
-Employment specifics
-Domestic abuse variables
-Drug use history
-Family structure and history
-Opinions about neighborhood satisfaction/safety
-Neighborhood self-identification. -See ICPSR codebook for more specifics

Funded by:
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Other Sources of Similar Information External Links

Link to ICPSR data set and information