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This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.

Description

PCRWRT reports whether the respondent did creative writing during the last 12 months. Examples of creative writing include fiction and non-fiction stories, poems, or plays. In 2012 through 2016, 2018, and 2020, respondents also indicated whether their spouse participated in these activities.

There are a number of other Public Arts variables that may be useful to look at creative activities done over the past year including: PWEAVE, PPHOTO, PPAINT, and PPOTTERY.

This variable is part of the Public Arts Supplement.

PCRWRT is a Module C variable in the May 2008, July 2012, and July 2017 samples. For more information on cores, modules, and weighting Public Arts variables, please see Weighting the IPUMS CPS Public Arts Supplement.

Comparability

In the August 2002 and May 2008 samples any writing done for work or school is excluded.

Supplement universes vary across years. The May 2008, July 2012, and July 2017 Public Arts Supplement has substantial differences in structure compared to other months. The May 2008, July 2012, and July 2017 surveys are divided into core and module sections. Which respondents and which variables are included in which core and module varies across years. For more information on Public Arts survey designs and implications for comparability and weighting, please see the Public Arts Supplement sample notes and Weighting the IPUMS CPS Public Arts Supplement.

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