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PART III: STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT

Parents' involvement

1. Indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about how your parents are involved in your Cal experience this semester.

 
Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree
My parents and I discuss what classes I should take 664  (32.4%)   457  (22.3%)   237  (11.6%)   375  (18.3%)   196  (9.6%)   120  (5.9%)  
My parents and I discuss what I learned in class 402  (19.7%)   324  (15.9%)   278  (13.6%)   548  (26.8%)   349  (17.1%)   141  (6.9%)  
My parents are very interested in my academic progress 97  (4.7%)   54  (2.6%)   113  (5.5%)   431  (21.1%)   672  (32.9%)   677  (33.1%)  
My parents stress the importance of getting good grades 147  (7.2%)   125  (6.2%)   201  (9.9%)   496  (24.4%)   539  (26.6%)   522  (25.7%)  
I am pursuing, or considering, a major I don't like in order to please my parents 1219  (59.6%)   426  (20.8%)   188  (9.2%)   140  (6.8%)   49  (2.4%)   23  (1.1%)  
My parents ask about my friends or non-academic activities at Cal 149  (7.3%)   122  (6.0%)   141  (6.9%)   455  (22.3%)   703  (34.4%)   474  (23.2%)  

2. When it comes to my life as a college student, I would prefer that my parents be:

64  (3.1%)  
280  (13.7%)  
1533  (74.9%)  
128  (6.3%)  
41  (2.0%)  

3. Thinking back on this academic year, how often have you typically had contact with one or both of your parents?

 
Usually every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month or less Not at all
By phone 497  (24.3%)   655  (32.1%)   510  (25.0%)   263  (12.9%)   78  (3.8%)   40  (2.0%)  
By text message through cell phone 75  (3.8%)   108  (5.4%)   86  (4.3%)   101  (5.1%)   136  (6.8%)   1488  (74.6%)  
By email or instant message on the Internet 58  (2.9%)   249  (12.3%)   332  (16.4%)   429  (21.2%)   326  (16.1%)   626  (31.0%)  
In person 87  (4.3%)   65  (3.2%)   161  (7.9%)   347  (17.1%)   1066  (52.4%)   309  (15.2%)  

Goals & Aspirations

4. Indicate how important each of the following college goals is to you.

 
Very important Somewhat important Not important
Be in a position to give something back to my community after finishing my education 1263  (61.9%)   673  (33.0%)   103  (5.1%)  
Acquire a well-rounded general education 1556  (76.3%)   436  (21.4%)   48  (2.4%)  
Discover what kind of person I really want to be 1685  (82.7%)   294  (14.4%)   59  (2.9%)  
Achieve a high GPA 1063  (52.2%)   824  (40.4%)   151  (7.4%)  
Form romantic relationships 523  (25.7%)   912  (44.7%)   603  (29.6%)  
Establish meaningful friendships 1528  (75.0%)   451  (22.1%)   59  (2.9%)  
Prepare for graduate or professional school 1350  (66.3%)   564  (27.7%)   121  (5.9%)  
Obtain the skills I need to pursue my chosen career 1676  (82.3%)   329  (16.2%)   31  (1.5%)  
Be in a position to make a lot of money after finishing my education 818  (40.2%)   925  (45.4%)   294  (14.4%)  
Explore new ideas 1485  (72.8%)   518  (25.4%)   36  (1.8%)  
Enjoy my college years before assuming adult responsibilities 1250  (61.5%)   591  (29.1%)   192  (9.4%)  
Develop a personal code of values and ethics 1284  (63.1%)   604  (29.7%)   146  (7.2%)  
Develop an in-depth understanding of a specific field of study 1456  (71.4%)   524  (25.7%)   58  (2.8%)  
Integrate spirituality into my life 623  (30.6%)   599  (29.5%)   811  (39.9%)  
Establish social networks that will help further my career 1048  (51.5%)   819  (40.2%)   168  (8.3%)  
Obtain the skills I need to function in the international arena 934  (45.9%)   793  (39.0%)   308  (15.1%)  

5. Think about the type of person you are. With which, if any, of the following types of students at Cal do you personally identify? That is, which of these "college identities" best describes who you are?

345  (14.0%)   292  (11.8%)  
197  (8.0%)   249  (10.1%)  
251  (10.2%)   60  (2.4%)  
190  (7.7%)   1042  (42.2%)  
206  (8.3%)   633  (25.6%)  
296  (12.0%)   657  (26.6%)  
83  (3.4%)   836  (33.9%)  
642  (26.0%)   343  (13.9%)  
301  (12.2%)   322  (13.0%)   [Open-ended text field]
322  (13.0%)  

6. 

73  (3.7%)   Artsy students
  55  (2.8%)   Athletes/jocks
  34  (1.7%)   Conservative students
  17  (0.9%)   Feminist students
  69  (3.5%)   Fraternity/sorority members
  62  (3.1%)   Immigrant students
  17  (0.9%)   Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender students
  121  (6.1%)   Liberal students
  19  (1.0%)   Partiers
  107  (5.4%)   Religious or spiritual students
  77  (3.9%)   Slackers
  40  (2.0%)   Students from very poor backgrounds
  4  (0.2%)   Students from very rich backgrounds
  363  (18.2%)   Students in my major or field of interest
  156  (7.8%)   Students involved in my campus organization
  179  (9.0%)   Students of my racial or ethnic background
  221  (11.1%)   Students who are serious about getting good grades
  110  (5.5%)   Transfer students
  269  (13.5%)   Other
  [330 missing]     (Select one)
 

7. How would you characterize your political orientation?

  Very liberal Liberal Slightly liberal Moderate: middle of the road Slightly conservative Conservative Very conservative
194  (9.6%)   647  (31.9%)   407  (20.1%)   439  (21.6%)   207  (10.2%)   116  (5.7%)   18  (0.9%)  

Personal growth & development

8. Think back to when you first entered Cal. Please rate your understanding and awareness of the following issues at that time and now.

  When you entered Cal   As you are now
 
My own racial and ethnic identity 78  (3.9%)   Very poor
  129  (6.4%)   Poor
  565  (28.0%)   Fair
  597  (29.6%)   Good
  366  (18.1%)   Very good
  282  (14.0%)   Excellent
  [300 missing]     (Select one)
 
  32  (1.6%)   Very poor
  26  (1.3%)   Poor
  297  (14.8%)   Fair
  626  (31.1%)   Good
  616  (30.6%)   Very good
  413  (20.5%)   Excellent
  [307 missing]     (Select one)
 
The social problems facing our nation 111  (5.5%)   Very poor
  337  (16.7%)   Poor
  755  (37.4%)   Fair
  555  (27.5%)   Good
  174  (8.6%)   Very good
  87  (4.3%)   Excellent
  [298 missing]     (Select one)
 
  35  (1.7%)   Very poor
  73  (3.6%)   Poor
  364  (18.0%)   Fair
  713  (35.3%)   Good
  622  (30.8%)   Very good
  211  (10.5%)   Excellent
  [298 missing]     (Select one)
 
The social problems facing the world 140  (7.0%)   Very poor
  395  (19.6%)   Poor
  795  (39.5%)   Fair
  470  (23.3%)   Good
  141  (7.0%)   Very good
  73  (3.6%)   Excellent
  [302 missing]     (Select one)
 
  40  (2.0%)   Very poor
  92  (4.6%)   Poor
  400  (19.9%)   Fair
  729  (36.2%)   Good
  535  (26.6%)   Very good
  216  (10.7%)   Excellent
  [305 missing]     (Select one)
 
Social class and economic differences/issues 92  (4.6%)   Very poor
  288  (14.3%)   Poor
  826  (41.0%)   Fair
  529  (26.3%)   Good
  187  (9.3%)   Very good
  91  (4.5%)   Excellent
  [304 missing]     (Select one)
 
  25  (1.2%)   Very poor
  56  (2.8%)   Poor
  369  (18.4%)   Fair
  733  (36.5%)   Good
  573  (28.5%)   Very good
  254  (12.6%)   Excellent
  [306 missing]     (Select one)
 
Racial and ethnic differences/issues 74  (3.7%)   Very poor
  237  (11.8%)   Poor
  785  (39.1%)   Fair
  611  (30.4%)   Good
  203  (10.1%)   Very good
  100  (5.0%)   Excellent
  [306 missing]     (Select one)
 
  21  (1.0%)   Very poor
  42  (2.1%)   Poor
  345  (17.1%)   Fair
  704  (35.0%)   Good
  633  (31.5%)   Very good
  267  (13.3%)   Excellent
  [304 missing]     (Select one)
 
Gender and sexual orientation differences/issues 163  (8.1%)   Very poor
  321  (15.9%)   Poor
  733  (36.4%)   Fair
  533  (26.5%)   Good
  179  (8.9%)   Very good
  86  (4.3%)   Excellent
  [301 missing]     (Select one)
 
  48  (2.4%)   Very poor
  86  (4.3%)   Poor
  428  (21.3%)   Fair
  741  (36.8%)   Good
  481  (23.9%)   Very good
  229  (11.4%)   Excellent
  [303 missing]     (Select one)
 

9. 

[Open-ended textarea field]

Time allocation

10. You told us earlier how much time you spend studying and working. How much time do you spend on each of these other activities in a typical week?

 
Zero hours 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 More than 30
Attending movies, concerts, sports or other entertainment events 562  (28.0%)   1230  (61.2%)   152  (7.6%)   45  (2.2%)   13  (0.6%)   4  (0.2%)   3  (0.1%)   1  (0.0%)  
Performing community service or volunteer activities 1015  (50.4%)   734  (36.5%)   162  (8.1%)   61  (3.0%)   23  (1.1%)   7  (0.3%)   3  (0.1%)   7  (0.3%)  
Participating in physical exercise, recreational sports, or physically active hobbies 351  (17.5%)   1057  (52.6%)   375  (18.6%)   134  (6.7%)   52  (2.6%)   19  (0.9%)   9  (0.4%)   14  (0.7%)  
Participating in spiritual or religious activities 1360  (67.7%)   459  (22.8%)   103  (5.1%)   49  (2.4%)   17  (0.8%)   12  (0.6%)   1  (0.0%)   8  (0.4%)  
Participating in student clubs or organizations 673  (33.6%)   758  (37.8%)   304  (15.2%)   151  (7.5%)   66  (3.3%)   22  (1.1%)   11  (0.5%)   18  (0.9%)  
Pursuing a recreational or creative interest (arts/crafts, reading, music, hobbies, etc.) 410  (20.4%)   956  (47.7%)   379  (18.9%)   133  (6.6%)   72  (3.6%)   24  (1.2%)   10  (0.5%)   22  (1.1%)  
Socializing with friends 51  (2.5%)   563  (27.9%)   633  (31.4%)   386  (19.2%)   198  (9.8%)   77  (3.8%)   32  (1.6%)   75  (3.7%)  
Spending time with family 975  (48.6%)   667  (33.2%)   169  (8.4%)   106  (5.3%)   30  (1.5%)   20  (1.0%)   13  (0.6%)   27  (1.3%)  
Using the computer for non-academic purposes (games, shopping, email/instant messaging, etc.) 48  (2.4%)   513  (25.5%)   559  (27.8%)   408  (20.3%)   230  (11.5%)   91  (4.5%)   55  (2.7%)   104  (5.2%)  
Watching TV 595  (29.6%)   841  (41.9%)   335  (16.7%)   143  (7.1%)   48  (2.4%)   23  (1.1%)   12  (0.6%)   11  (0.5%)  
Commuting to school and to work 648  (32.2%)   1019  (50.6%)   210  (10.4%)   76  (3.8%)   29  (1.4%)   12  (0.6%)   12  (0.6%)   6  (0.3%)  

11. 

7  (0.3%)   0-2
  86  (4.3%)   3-4
  934  (46.7%)   5-6
  887  (44.3%)   7-8
  82  (4.1%)   9-10
  6  (0.3%)   11+
  [319 missing]     (Select one)
 

Obstacles & Support for Academic Success

12. During this academic year, how often have the following experiences interfered with your school work or academic success?

 
All the time Frequently Occasionally Rarely Not at all
Being depressed 80  (4.0%)   295  (14.6%)   610  (30.2%)   635  (31.5%)   398  (19.7%)  
Being stressed 208  (10.3%)   736  (36.5%)   757  (37.5%)   248  (12.3%)   70  (3.5%)  
Being too tired (sleep deprived) 210  (10.4%)   671  (33.2%)   793  (39.2%)   290  (14.3%)   57  (2.8%)  
Participating in campus activities 84  (4.2%)   318  (15.8%)   606  (30.0%)   623  (30.9%)   386  (19.1%)  
Feeling emotional distress 106  (5.3%)   360  (17.8%)   653  (32.4%)   603  (29.9%)   296  (14.7%)  
Family responsibilities or obligations 95  (4.7%)   213  (10.6%)   485  (24.0%)   712  (35.3%)   512  (25.4%)  
Being ill, in poor physical health, or injured 42  (2.1%)   123  (6.1%)   477  (23.6%)   896  (44.4%)   482  (23.9%)  
Fulfilling job responsibilities 81  (4.0%)   265  (13.1%)   405  (20.1%)   428  (21.2%)   837  (41.5%)  
Dealing with a difficult living situation (e.g., noise or an inconsiderate roommate) 118  (5.9%)   236  (11.7%)   511  (25.3%)   622  (30.9%)   529  (26.2%)  
Supporting political activities or social causes 23  (1.1%)   69  (3.4%)   259  (12.9%)   544  (27.1%)   1112  (55.4%)  
Having an active social life or partying excessively 31  (1.5%)   137  (6.8%)   492  (24.4%)   657  (32.6%)   697  (34.6%)  


Notes: Counts are in bold and precede items they are counting. Missing values are not included in the counts. Percentages for multiple selection items are based on the total number of active cases.

Number of cases: 2,469

Response rate for module: 50.9%

Margin of error for module: ±1.4%