Here is a list of the variables in the Country Level version of the World Value Survey. Beneath each variable (code and name) is the exact survey question as well as how the responses were coded.
The values in the Country Level data set represents the average individual response for each question.
S002
Year
S003
Country
S003A
Country/Region
S013
Resp interested during interview
How interested did the respondent seem?
1=Very Interested, 2=Somewhat interested, 3=Not very interested, 4=not interested at all.
S013B
Interview privacy
Were there other people in the room?
1=yes,2=no
S020
Year survey
A001
Family important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Friends, would you say it is
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A002
Friends important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Family, would you say it is...
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A003
Leisure time important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Leisure time, would you say it is...
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A004
Politics important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Politics, would you say it is
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A005
Work important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Work, would you say it is
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A006
Religion important
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Religion, would you say it is
1=very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important.
A008
Happiness
Taking all things together, would you say you are:
1=Very happy, 2=quite happy, 3=not very happy, 4=Not at all happy
A009
Health
All in all, how would you describe your state of health these days? Would you say it is:
1=very good, 2=good, 3=fair, 4=poor, 5=very poor
A029
Important child qualities: independence
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "Independence"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A030
Important child qualities: hard work
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "hard work"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A032
Important child qualities: feeling of responsibility
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "responsibility"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A034
Important child qualities: imagination
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "imagination"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A035
Important child qualities: tolerance and respect for other people
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "tolerance and respect for other people"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A038
Important child qualities: thrift saving money and things
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "thrift saving money and things"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A039
Important child qualities: determination
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "determination"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A040
Important child qualities: religious faith
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "religious faith"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A041
Important child qualities: unselfishness
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "unselfishness"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A042
Important child qualities: obedience
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "obedience"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A043B
Important child qualities: Self-expression
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any do you consider to be especially important? "self expression"
0=not mentioned, 1=important
A098
Active/Inactive membership of church or religious organization
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Church or religious organization"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A099
Active/Inactive membership of sport or recreation
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Sport or recreational organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A100
Active/inactive membership of art, music, educational.
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Art, music or educational organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A101
Active/Inactive membership of labour unions
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Labour unions"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A102
Active/Inactive membership of political party
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Political party"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A103
Active/Inactive membership of environmental organization
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Environmental organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A104
Active/Inactive membership of professional
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Professional organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A105
Acive/Inactive membership of charitable/humanitarian organisation
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Charitable/humanitarian organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A106
Active/Inactive membership of any other organization
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Any other organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A106B
Active/Inactive membership: consumer organization
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Consumer organisation"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A106C
Active/Inactive membership: Self-help group, mutual aid group
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, cold you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? "Church or religious organization"
0=Not a member, 1=Inactive member, 3=Active member
A124_02
Neighbours: People of a different race
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "People of different race"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_03
Neighbours: Heavy drinkers
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "Heavy drinkers"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_06
Neighbours: Immigrants/foreign workers
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "Immigrants/foreign workers"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_07
Neighbours: People who have AIDS
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "People who have aids"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_08
Neighbours: Drug addicts
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "Drug addicts"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_09
Neighbours: Homosexuals
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "Homosexuals"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_12
Neighbours: People of a different religion
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "People of different religion"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_42
Neighbours: Unmarried couples living together
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "Unmarried people living together"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A124_43
Neighbours: People who speak a different language
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? "People who speak a different language"
0=Not mentioned, 1=mentioned
A165
Most people can be trusted
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or taht you need to be very areful in dealing with people?
1=most people can be trusted, 2=One should be very careful when dealing with people
A168A
Do you think most people try to take advantage of you (10 point scale)
Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? Please show you response on this card, where 1 means that "people would try to take advantage of you", and 10 means that "people wold try to be fair"
A170
Satisfaction with your life
All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days? Using this card on which 1 means you are "completely dissatisfied" and 10 means you are "completely satisfied" where would you put your satisfaction with your life as a whole?
1=Completely dissatisfied, 10=completely satisfied
A173
How much freedom of choice and control
Some people feel they have completely free choice and control over their lives, while other people feel that what they do has no real effect on what happens to them. Please use this scale where 1 means "no choice at all" and 10 means "a great deal of choice" to indicate how much freedom of choice and control you feel you have over the way your life turns out.
1=No choice at all, 10=A great deal of choice
A189
Schwartz: It is important to this person to think up new ideas and be creative
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to this person to think up new ideas and be creative; to do things one's own way."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A190
Schwartz: It is important to this person to be rich
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to this person to be rich;to have a lot of money and expensive things."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A191
Schwartz: It is important to this person living in secure surroundings
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"Living in secure surroundings is important to this perosn; to avoid anything that might be dangerous."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A192
Schwartz: It is important to this person to have a good time
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to this person to have a good time; to spoil oneself."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A193
Schwartz: It is important to this person to help the people nearby
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to help people living nearby; to are for their needs"
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A194
Schwartz: It is important to this person being very successful
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"Being very successful is important to this person; to have people recognize one's achievements."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A195
Schwartz: It is important to this person adventure and taking risks
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"Adventur and taking risks are important to this perosn; to have an exciting life."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A196
Schwartz: It is important to this person to always behave properly
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to this person to always behave properly; to avoid doing anything peopple would say is wrong."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A197
Schwartz: It is important to this person looking after the environment
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"Looking after the environment is important for this person; to care for nature and save life resources"
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A198
Schwartz: It is important to this person tradition
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"Tradition is important for this peroson; to follow the customs handed down by one's religion or family"
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A199
Schwartz: It is important to this person to do something for the good of society
Now I will briefly discribe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you?
"It is important to this person to think up new ideas and be creative; to do things one's own way."
1=Very much like me, 2= like me, 3=somewhat like me, 4=A little like me, 5= Not like me, 6= Not at all like me
A200
Social position: People in their 20s
I'm interseted in how you think most people in this country view the position in society of people in their 20s, people in their 40s and people over 70. Using this card, please tell me where most people would place the social position of...
people in their 20's?
1=Extremely low position in society, 10=Extremely high position in society
A201
Social position: People in their 40s
I'm interseted in how you think most people in this country view the position in society of people in their 20s, people in their 40s and people over 70. Using this card, please tell me where most people would place the social position of...
people in their 40's?
1=Extremely low position in society, 10=Extremely high position in society
A202
Social position: People in their 70s
I'm interseted in how you think most people in this country view the position in society of people in their 20s, people in their 40s and people over 70. Using this card, please tell me where most people would place the social position of...
people in their 70's?
1=Extremely low position in society, 10=Extremely high position in society
A203
Is a 30-year old boss acceptable
Please tell me how acceptable or unacceptable you think most people in [country] would find it if a suitably qualified 30 year old was appointed as their boss?
1=Completely unacceptable, 10=Completely acceptable
A204
People over 70: are seen as friendly
Now think about those aged over 70. Using the same card please tell me how likely it is that most people in [country] view those over 70...
...as friendly?
1=Not at all likely to be seen like this, 4=Very likely to be seen like this.
A205
People over 70: are seen as competent
Now think about those aged over 70. Using the same card please tell me how likely it is that most people in [country] view those over 70...
...as competent?
1=Not at all likely to be seen like this, 4=Very likely to be seen like this.
A206
People over 70: viewed with respect
Now think about those aged over 70. Using the same card please tell me how likely it is that most people in [country] view those over 70...
...with respect?
1=Not at all likely to be seen like this, 4=Very likely to be seen like this.
A207
Is a 70-year old boss acceptable
Please tell me how acceptable or unacceptable you think most people in [country] would find it if a suitably qualified 70 year old was appointed as their boss?
1=Completely unacceptable, 10=Completely acceptable
A208
Older people are not respected much these days
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements? Older people are not respected much these days.
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
A209
Older people get more than their fair share from the government
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements?
Older people get more than their fair share from the government
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
A210
Older people are a burden on society
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements?
Older people are a burden on society.
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
A211
Companies that employ young people perform better than those that employ people of different ages
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements?
Companies that employ young people perform better than those that employ people of different ages.
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
A212
Old people have too much political influence
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements?
Old people have too much political influence.
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
B008
Protecting environment vs. Economic growth
Here are two statements people sometimes make when discussing the environment and economic growth. Which of them comes closer to your own point of view?:
1=Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs, 2=Economic growth and creating jobs should be the top priority even if the environment suffers to some extent.
B030
Past two years: given money to ecological organization
During the past two years have you… Given money to an ecological organization?
1=yes, 2=no.
B031
Past two years: participated in demonstration for environment
During the past two years have you…Participated in a demonstration for some environmental cause?
1=yes, 2=no.
C006
Satisfaction with financial situation of household
How satisfied are you with the financial situation of your household?
1=completely dissatisfied, 10=completely satisfied
D001_B
How much you trust: Your family (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all?
Your family
1=Trust completely,2=somewhat trust, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all.
D054
One of main goals in life has been to make my parents proud
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"One of my main goals in life has been to make my parents proud"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D057
Being a housewife just as fulfilling
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"Being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D059
Men make better political leaders than women do
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D060
University is more important for a boy than for a girl
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"A university education is more important for a boy than for a girl"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D061
Pre-school child suffers with working mother
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"When a mother works for pay, the children suffer"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D063_B
Job best way for women to be independent (b)
Do you agree, disagree or neither agree nor disagree with the following statements?:
"Having a job is the best way for a woman to be an independent person."
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D066_B
Problem if women have more income than husband (B)
Do you agree, disagree or neither agree nor disagree with the following statements?:
"If a woman earns more money than her husband, it's almost certain to cause problems"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
D078
Men make better business executives than women do
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?:
"On the whole, men make better business executives than women do"
1=Agree strongly, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree.
E012
Willingness to fight for country
Of course, we all hope that there will not be another war, but if it were to come to that, would you be willing to fight for your country?
0=no, 1 yes
E015
Future changes: Less importance placed on work
I'm giong to read out a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please tell me for each one, if it wre to happen, whether you think it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or don't you mind?
1=Good thing, 2=Dont mind, 3=Bad thing
E016
Future changes: More emphasis on technology
I'm giong to read out a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please tell me for each one, if it wre to happen, whether you think it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or don't you mind?
1=Good thing, 2=Dont mind, 3=Bad thing
E018
Future changes: Greater respect for authority
I'm giong to read out a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please tell me for each one, if it wre to happen, whether you think it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or don't you mind?
1=Good thing, 2=Dont mind, 3=Bad thing
E023
Interest in politics
How interested would yo usay you are in politics?
1=Very interested, 2=Somewhat interested, 3=Not very interested,4=Not at all interested.
E025
Political action: signing a petition
Now I would like you to look at this card. I'm going to read out some forms of political action that people can take, and I'd like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it. "Signing a petition"
1=Have done, 2=Might do, 3=Would never do.
E026
Political action: joining in boycotts
Now I would like you to look at this card. I'm going to read out some forms of political action that people can take, and I'd like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it. "Joining in boycotts"
1=Have done, 2=Might do, 3=Would never do.
E027
Political action: attending lawful/peaceful demonstrations
Now I would like you to look at this card. I'm going to read out some forms of political action that people can take, and I'd like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it. "Attending lawful/peaceful demonstrations"
1=Have done, 2=Might do, 3=Would never do.
E028
Political action: joining unofficial strikes
Now I would like you to look at this card. I'm going to read out some forms of political action that people can take, and I'd like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it. "Joining unofficial strikes"
1=Have done, 2=Might do, 3=Would never do.
E033
Self positioning in political scale
In political matters, people talk of "the left" and "the right". How would you place your views on this scale, generally speaking?
1=left,10=Right.
E035
Income equality
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "Incomes shold be made more equal" vs. "We need larger income differences as incentives for individual effort"
1=Incomes should be made more equal, 10=We need larger income differences as incentives for individual effort
E036
Private vs state ownership of business
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "Private ownership of business and industry should be increased" vs. "Government ownership of business and insutry should be increased".
1=Private ownership shold be increased, 2=Government ownership and control should be increased
E037
Government responsibility
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "Government should take more responsibility to ensure that everyone is provided for" vs. "People should take more responsibility to provide for themselves"
1=Government should take more responsibility, 10=People should take more responsibility to provide for themselves.
E039
Competition good or harmful
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "Competion is good. It stimulates people to work hard and develop new ideas." vs. "Competition is harmful. It brings out the worst in people."
1= "Competion is good. It stimulates people to work hard and develop new ideas.", 10= "Competition is harmful. It brings out the worst in people."
E040
Hard work brings success
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life" vs. "Hard work doesnt generally bring success --it's more a matter of luck and connections"
1="In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life", 10="Hard work doesnt generally bring success --it's more a matter of luck and connections"
E041
Wealth accumulation
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your vies on this scale? 1 Means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. "People can only get rich at the expense of othes" vs. "Wealth can grow so there's enough for everyone"
1="People can only get rich at the expense of othes", 10= "Wealth can grow so there's enough for everyone"
E069_01
Confidence: Churches
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_02
Confidence: Armed Forces
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_04
Confidence: The Press
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_05
Confidence: Labour Unions
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_06
Confidence: The Police
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_07
Confidence: Parliament
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_08
Confidence: The Civil Services
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_10
Confidence: Television
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_11
Confidence: The Government
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_12
Confidence: The Political Parties
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_13
Confidence: Major Companies
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_14
Confidence: The Environmental Protection Movement
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_15
Confidence: The Women´s Movement
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_17
Confidence: Justice System/Courts
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_20
Confidence: The United Nations
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_40
Confidence: Charitable or humanitarian organizations
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_41
Confidence: Banks
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E069_54
Confidence: Universities
I am going to name a number of organizations. Fo reach one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence or none at all?
1=A great deal of, 2=Quite a lot,3=Not very much, 4= None at all.
E114
Political system: Having a strong leader
I am going to describe various types of political systemas and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say itis a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? "Having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections."
1=Very good, 2=Fairly good, 3=Bad, 4=Very bad.
E115
Political system: Having experts make decisions
I am going to describe various types of political systemas and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say itis a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? "Having experts, not government, make decisions acording to what they think is best for the country."
1=Very good, 2=Fairly good, 3=Bad, 4=Very bad.
E116
Political system: Having the army rule
I am going to describe various types of political systemas and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say itis a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? "Having the army rule."
1=Very good, 2=Fairly good, 3=Bad, 4=Very bad.
E117
Political system: Having a democratic political system
I am going to describe various types of political systemas and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say itis a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? "Having a democratic political system."
1=Very good, 2=Fairly good, 3=Bad, 4=Very bad.
E124
Respect for individual human rights nowadays
How much respect is there for individual human rights nowadays in this country? Do you feel there is:
1=A great deal of respect for individual human rights, 2=Fairly much respect, 3=Not much respect, 4=No respect at all.
E217
Science and technology are making our lives healthier, easier, and more comfortable
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of tese statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you "completely disagree" and a 10 means that you "completely agree": "Science and technology are making our lives healthier, easier, and more comfortable."
1=Completely disagree, 10=Completely agree.
E218
Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of tese statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you "completely disagree" and a 10 means that you "completely agree": "'Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation."
1=Completely disagree, 10=Completely agree.
E220
We depend too much on science and not enough on faith
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of tese statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you "completely disagree" and a 10 means that you "completely agree": "'We depend too much on science and not enough on faith"
1=Completely disagree, 10=Completely agree.
E222
Political action: Other
Now I’d like you to look at this card. I’m going to read out some forms of political action that people can take, and I’d like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it:
"Any other act of protest"
1=Have done, 2=Might do, 3=Would never do
E224
Democracy: Governments tax the rich and subsidize the poor.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
Governments tax the rich and subsidize the poor
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E225
Democracy: Religious authorities interpret the laws.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
Religious authorities ultimately interpret the laws
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E226
Democracy: People choose their leaders in free elections.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
People choose their leaders in free elections
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E227
Democracy: People receive state aid for unemployment.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
People receive state aid for unemployment
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E228
Democracy: The army takes over when government is incompetent.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
The army takes over when government is incompetent
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E229
Democracy: Civil rights protect people’s liberty against oppression.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
Civil rights protect people from state oppression
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E233
Democracy: Women have the same rights as men.
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
Women have the same rights as men
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E233A
Democracy: The state makes people's incomes equal
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
The state makes people’s incomes equal
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E233B
Democracy: People obey their rulers
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy”:
People obey their rulers
1=Not an essential characteristic of democracy,10= An essential characteristic of democracy.
E234
The world is better off, or worse off, because of science and technology
All things considered, would you say that the world is better off, or worse off, because of science and technology?. Please tell me which comes closest to your view on this scale: 1 means that “the world is a lot worse off,” and 10 means that “the world is a lot better off”.
1=A lot worse off,10= A lot better off
E235
Importance of democracy
How important is it for you to live in a country that is governed democratically? On this scale where 1 means it is “not at all important” and 10 means “absolutely important” what position would you choose?
1=Not at all important, 10=Absolutely important
E236
Democraticness in own country
And how democratically is this country being governed today? Again using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means that it is “not at all democratic” and 10 means that it is “completely democratic,” what position would you choose?
1=Not at all democratic,10=Completely democratic
E248B
Information source: Daily newspaper (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Daily newspaper
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E250B
Information source: Printed magazines (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Printed magazines
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E254B
Information source: Talk with friends or colleagues (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Talk with friends or colleagues
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E255
How often use of PC
How often, if ever, do you use a personal computer?
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E258B
Information source: TV news (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
TV news
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E259B
Information source: Radio news (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Radio news
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E260B
Information source: Mobile phone (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Mobile phone
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E261B
Information source: Email
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E262B
Information source: Internet (B)
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never:
Internet
1=Daily, 2=Weekly, 3=Monthly, 4=Less than monthly,5=Never
E263
Vote in elections: local level
When elections take place, do you vote always, usually or never?
Local level
1=Always, 2=Usually, 3=Never
E264
Vote in elections: National level
When elections take place, do you vote always, usually or never?:
National level
1=Always, 2=Usually, 3=Never
E265_01
How often in country's elections: Votes are counted fairly
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Votes are counted fairly
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_02
How often in country's elections: Opposition candidates are prevented from running
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Opposition candidates are prevented from running
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_03
How often in country's elections: TV news favors the governing party
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
TV news favors the governing party
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_04
How often in country's elections: Voters are bribed
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Voters are bribed
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_05
How often in country's elections: Journalists provide fair coverage of elections
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Journalists provide fair coverage of elections
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_06
How often in country's elections: Election officials are fair
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Election officials are fair
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_07
How often in country's elections: Rich people buy elections
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Rich people buy elections
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_08
How often in country's elections: Voters are threatened with violence at the polls
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Voters are threatened with violence at the polls
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E265_09
How often in country's elections: Voters are offered a genuine choice in the elections
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
Voters are offered a genuine choice in the elections
1=Very often, 2=Fairly often, 3=Not often, 4=Not at all often.
E266
Some people think that having honest elections makes a lot of difference in their lives; other people think that it doesn’t matter much
Do you think that honest elections play an important role in deciding whether you and your family are able to make a good living?. How important would you say this is—very important, fairly important, not very important or not at all important?
1=Very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important
E267
Importance of having honest elections in whether or not this country develops economically
Do you think that honest elections are an important factor in whether or not this country develops economically?. How important would you say this is—very important, fairly important, not very important or not at all important?
1=Very important, 2=Rather important, 3=Not very important, 4=Not at all important
F001
Thinking about meaning and purpose of life
Now let’s turn to another topic. How often, if at all, do you think about the meaning and purpose of life?
1=Often, 2=Sometimes, 3=Rarely, 4=Never
F028
How often do you attend religious services
Apart from weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend religious services these days?
1= More than once a week, 2=Once a week, 3=Once a month, 4=Only on special holy days, 5=Once a year, 6= Less often, 7= Never, practically never
F028B
How often to you pray
Apart from weddings and funerals, about how often do you pray?
1=Several times a day,2=Once a day, 3=Several times each week, 4=Only when attending religious services , 5=Only on special holy days, 6=Once a year, 7= Less often than once a year, 8=Never, practically never
F034
Religious person
Independently of whether you attend religious services or not, would you say you are:
1=A religious person, 2= Not a religious person, 3=An atheist
F050
Believe in: God
Do you believe in God?
1=Yes, 0=No
F053
Believe in: hell
Do you believe in hell?
1=Yes, 0=No
F063
How important is God in your life
How important is God in your life?. Please use this scale to indicate. 10 means “very important” and 1 means “not at all important.”:
1=Not at all important, 10=Very important
F114
Justifiable: claiming government benefits
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Claiming government benefits to which you are not entitled
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F114_01
Justifiable: Stealing property
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Stealing property
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F114_02
Justifiable: Parents beating children
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Parents beating children
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F114_03
Justifiable: Violence against other people
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Violence against other people
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F115
Justifiable: avoiding a fare on public transport
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Avoiding a fare on public transport
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F116
Justifiable: cheating on taxes
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Cheating on taxes if you have a chance
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F117
Justifiable: someone accepting a bribe
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Someone accepting a bribe in the course of their duties
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F118
Justifiable: homosexuality
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Homosexuality
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F119
Justifiable: prostitution
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Prostitution
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F120
Justifiable: abortion
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Abortion
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F121
Justifiable: divorce
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Divorce
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F122
Justifiable: euthanasia
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Euthanasia
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F123
Justifiable: suicide
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Suicide
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F135A
Justifiable: Sex before marriage
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:
Sex before marriage
1=Never justifiable, 10=Always justifiable
F199
Fate versus control
Some people believe that individuals can decide their own destiny, while others think that it is impossible to escape a predetermined fate. Please tell me which comes closest to your view on this scale on which 1 means “everything in life is determined by fate,” and 10 means that “people shape their fate themselves.” (Code one number):
1=Everything is determined by fate, 10=People shape their fate themselves
F200
Meaning of religion: To follow religious norms and ceremonies vs To do good to other people
With which one of the following statements do you agree most?
The basic meaning of religion is:
"To follow religious norms and ceremonies" or "To do good to other people"
1=Follow religious norms and ceremonies , 2=Do good to other people
F201
Meaning of religion: To make sense of life after death vs To make sense of life in this world
And with which of the following statements do you agree most?
The basic meaning of religion is:
"To make sense of life after death" or
"To make sense of life in this world"
1=Make sense of life after death, 2=Make sense of life in this world
F202
Whenever science and religion conflict, religion is always right
Please tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements:
"Whenever science and religion conflict, religion is always right"
F203
The only acceptable religion is my religion
Please tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements:
"The only acceptable religion is my religion"
F204
All religions should be taught in public schools
Please tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements:
All religions should be taught in our public schools
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
F205
All religions should be taught in public schools
Please tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements:
People who belong to different religions are probably just as moral as those who belong to mine
1=Strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
G006
How proud of nationality
How proud are you to be [Nationality]*?:
* [Substitute your own nationality]
1=Very proud, 2=Quite proud, 3= Not very proud,4 Not at all proud
G007_18_B
Trust: Your neighborhood (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all?
Your neighborhood
1=Trust completely, 2=Trust somewhat, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all
G007_33_B
Trust: People you know personally (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all?
People you know personally
1=Trust completely, 2=Trust somewhat, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all
G007_34_B
Trust: People you meet for the first time (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all?
People you meet for the first time
1=Trust completely, 2=Trust somewhat, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all
G007_35_B
Trust: People of another religion (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all? :
People of another religion
1=Trust completely, 2=Trust somewhat, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all
G007_36_B
Trust: People of another nationality (B)
I ‘d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whether you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all?
People of another nationality
1=Trust completely, 2=Trust somewhat, 3=Do not trust very much, 4=Do not trust at all
G019
I see myself as a world citizen
People have different views about themselves and how they relate to the world. Using this card, would you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how you see yourself?
I see myself as a world citizen
1=Strongly agree , 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
G020
I see myself as member of my local community
People have different views about themselves and how they relate to the world. Using this card, would you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how you see yourself?
I see myself as part of my local community
1=Strongly agree , 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
G021
I see myself as citizen of the [country] nation
People have different views about themselves and how they relate to the world. Using this card, would you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how you see yourself?
I see myself as part of the [French]* nation
* [Substitute your country’s nationality for “French”]
1=Strongly agree , 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
G023
I see myself as an autonomous individual
People have different views about themselves and how they relate to the world. Using this card, would you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how you see yourself?
I see myself as an autonomous individual
1=Strongly agree , 2=Agree, 3=Disagree, 4=Strongly disagree
G026
Mother immigrant
Are your mother and father immigrants to this country or not?:
Mother
0=Immigrant, 1=Not an immigrant
G027
Father immigrant
Are your mother and father immigrants to this country or not?:
Father
0=Immigrant, 1=Not an immigrant
G027A
Respondent immigrant
Were you born in this country or are you an immigrant?
1=Not an immigrant, 2=Immigrant
G027B
Respondent citizen
Are you a citizen of this country?
0= Not, I am not a citizen of this country, 1=Yes, I am a citizen of this country
H001
Secure in neighborhood
Could you tell me how secure do you feel these days in your neighborhood?
1=Very secure, 2=Quite secure, 3=Not very secure, 4=Not at all secure
H002_01
Frequency in your neighborhood: Robberies
How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood?
Robberies
1=Very Frequently, 2=Quite frequently, 3=Not frequently, 4=Not at all frequently
H002_02
Frequency in your neighborhood: Alcohol consumed in the streets
How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood?
Alcohol consumption in the streets
1=Very Frequently, 2=Quite frequently, 3=Not frequently, 4=Not at all frequently
H002_03
Frequency in your neighborhood: Police or military interfere with people’s private life
How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood?
Police or military interfere with people’s private life
1=Very Frequently, 2=Quite frequently, 3=Not frequently, 4=Not at all frequently
H002_04
Frequency in your neighborhood: Racist behavior
How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood?
Racist behavior
1=Very Frequently, 2=Quite frequently, 3=Not frequently, 4=Not at all frequently
H002_05
Frequency in your neighborhood: Drug sale in streets
How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood?
Drug sale in streets
1=Very Frequently, 2=Quite frequently, 3=Not frequently, 4=Not at all frequently
H003_01
Things done for reasons of security: Didn’t carry much money
Which of the following things have you done for reasons of security?
Didn’t carry much money
Yes=1, No=0
H003_02
Things done for reasons of security: Preferred not to go out at night
Which of the following things have you done for reasons of security?
Preferred not to go out at night
Yes=1, No=0
H003_03
Things done for reasons of security: Carried a knife, gun or other weapon
Which of the following things have you done for reasons of security?
Carried a knife, gun or other weapon
Yes=1, No=0
H004
Respondent was victim of a crime during the past year
Have you been the victim of a crime during the past year?
Yes=1, No=0
H005
Respondent's family was victim of a crime during last year
And what about your immediate family--has someone in your family been the victim of a crime during the last year?
Yes=1, No=0
H006_01
Worries: Losing my job or not finding a job
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
Losing my job or not finding a job
1=Very much, 2=A great deal, 3=Not much, 4=Not at all
H006_02
Worries: Not being able to give one's children a good education
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
Not being able to give my children a good education
1=Very much, 2=A great deal, 3=Not much, 4=Not at all
H006_03
Worries: A war involving my country
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
A war involving my country
H006_04
Worries: A terrorist attack
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
A terrorist attack
1=Very much, 2=A great deal, 3=Not much, 4=Not at all
H006_05
Worries: A civil war
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
A civil war
1=Very much, 2=A great deal, 3=Not much, 4=Not at all
H006_06
Worries: Government wire-tapping or reading my mail or email
To what degree are you worried about the following situations?
Government wire-tapping or reading my mail or email
1=Very much, 2=A great deal, 3=Not much, 4=Not at all
H007
Under some conditions, war is necessary to obtain justice
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
“Under some conditions, war is necessary to obtain justice”
Agree=1, Disagree=0
H008_01
Frequency you/family (last 12 month): Gone without enough food to eat
In the last 12 month, how often have you or your family:
Gone without enough food to eat
1=Often, 2=Sometimes, 3=Rarely, 4=Never
H008_02
Frequency you/family (last 12 month): Felt unsafe from crime in your own home
In the last 12 month, how often have you or your family:
Felt unsafe from crime in your home
1=Often, 2=Sometimes, 3=Rarely, 4=Never
H008_03
Frequency you/family (last 12 month): Gone without needed medicine or treatment that you needed
In the last 12 month, how often have you or your family:
Gone without medicine or medical treatment that you needed
1=Often, 2=Sometimes, 3=Rarely, 4=Never
H008_04
Frequency you/family (last 12 month): Gone without a cash income
In the last 12 month, how often have you or your family:
Gone without a cash income
1=Often, 2=Sometimes, 3=Rarely, 4=Never
I001
'One of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people’s ideas of right and wrong
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you “completely disagree” and a 10 means that you “completely agree”:
One of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people’s ideas of right and wrong
1=Completely disagree, 2=Completely gree
I002
'It is not important for me to know about science in my daily life
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you “completely disagree” and a 10 means that you “completely agree”:
1=Completely disagree, 2=Completely gree
X001
Sex
Respondent's gender by observation
1=Male, 2=Female
X002
Year of birth
Can you tell me your year of birth, please?
X003
Age
Age. This means you are ____ years old.
X003R
Age recoded
X003R2
Age recoded (3 intervals)
X007
Marital status
Are you currently:
1=Married, 2=Living together as married, 3=Divorced, 4=Separated, 5=Widowed, 6= Single
X011
How many children do you have
Have you had any children?
0=No children, 1=1 child, 2= children... 8 or more children.
X023
What age did you complete your education
At what age did you (or will you) complete your full time education, either at school or at an institution of higher education?. Please exclude apprenticeships.
X023R
What age did you complete your education (recoded in intervals)
X025
Highest educational level attained
What is the highest educational level that you have attained?
X025LIT
Was the respondent literate
Was the respondent literate or illiterate?
1=Literate, 2=Illiterate
X025R
Education level (recoded)
X026
Do you live with your parents
Do you live with your parents?
1=Yes, 2=0
X028
Employment status
Are you employed now or not?. If yes, about how many hours a week?. If more than one job: only for the main job
1=Full time, 2=Part time , 3= Self employed, 4=Retired, 5=Housewife, 6=Students, 7=Unemployed
X031
Are you supervising someone
Do you or did you supervise other people at work?
1=Yes, 2=No
X040
Are you the chief wage earner in your house
Are you the chief wage earner in your household?
1=Yes, 0=No
X041
Is the chief wage earner employed now
Are you the chief wage earner in your household?
Yes=1, 0=No
X044
Family savings during past year
During the past year, did your family save money, Just get by, Spent some savings or Spent savings and borrowed money
1=Save money, 2=Just get by, 3=Spent some savings and borrowed money, 4=Spent savings and borrowed money
X045
Social class (subjective)
"People sometimes describe themselves as belonging to the working class, the middle class, or the upper or lower class. Would you describe yourself as belonging to the:
"
1=Upper class, 2=Upper middle class, 3=Lower middle class, 4=Working class, 5=Lower class
X047
Scale of incomes
On this card is an income scale on which 1 indicates the lowest income group and 10 the highest income group in your country. We would like to know in what group your household is. Please, specify the appropriate number, counting all wages, salaries, pensions and other incomes that come in.
1=Lower step, 2=Second step,.... 10=Tenth step
X049
Size of town
Size of town
1=Under 2,000, 2=2,000-5,000, 3=5,000-10,000,4=10,000-20,000, 5=20,000-50,000, 6=50,000-100,000, 7=100,000-500,000, 8=500,000 and more
X053
Nature of tasks: manual vs. Cognitive
Are the tasks you do at work mostly manual or mostly intellectual?. If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale where 1 means “mostly manual tasks” and 10 means “mostly intellectual tasks”
1=Mostly manual tasks, 10=Mostly non-manual tasks
X054
Nature of tasks: routine vs. Creative
Are the tasks you perform at work mostly routine tasks or mostly creative tasks?. If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale where 1 means “mostly routine tasks” and 10 means “mostly creative tasks”
1=Mostly routine tasks, 10=Mostly not routine tasks
X055
Nature of tasks: independence
How much independence do you have in performing your tasks at work?. If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale to indicate your degree of independence where 1 means “no independence at all” and 10 means “complete independence”
Y001
Post-Materialist index 12-item
0=Materialist, 5=Post materialist
Y002
Post-Materialist index 4-item
0=Materialist, 1=Mixed, 2=Postmaterialist.
Y003
Autonomy Index
Y010
SACSECVAL - WELZEL OVERALL SECULAR VALUES
Y011
DEFIANCE - Welsel defiance sub-index
Y012
DISBELIEF - Welzel disbelief sub-index
Y013
RELATIVISM -Welzel relativism
Y014
SCEPTICISM - Welsel scepticism index
Y020
RESEMAVAL - Welzel emancipative values
Y021
AUTONOMY - Wezel Autonomy subindex
Y022
EQUALITY - Welzel equality sub-index
Y023
CHOICE - Welzel choice sub-index
Y024
VOICE - Welzel voice sub-index
TRADRAT5
REGR factor score 1 for analysis 1
survself
REGR factor score 2 for analysis 1
GDP per capita nominal
GDP 2012 IMF (nominal US$)
GDP per capita ppp