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Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, 2008 - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 412) WTFACTOR;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) ID number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,214603.25351.26
2) Age of respondent (RAGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21448.1617.20
3) Age - categorized (RAGECAT)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-241119.1
2) 25-3419015.7
3) 35-4423619.4
4) 45-5423119.0
5) 55-6421417.6
6) 65+23219.1
Total1214100.0
4) Sex of selected respondent (RSEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male58648.3
2) Female62851.7
Total1214100.0
5) Intro Q1 How many people are there in your household, that is, people whose main residence this is and who share at least one meal a day, or share living accommodation with you? (HOUSEHLD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,2142.911.47
6) Number of adults (aged 18+) in the household (NADULT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,2142.241.04
7) Intro Q2 Marital status of selected respondent (RMARST)
 TOTAL%
1) Single, that is never married32326.6
2) Married and living with husband/wife71859.2
4) Married and separated from husband/wife443.7
5) Divorced534.3
6) Widowed766.2
Total1214100.0
8) Intro Q2a Are you living with someone in this household as a couple? (RLIVTOG)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from RMARST71859.2
1) Yes635.2
2) No43335.6
Total1214100.0
9) In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation? (TENSHT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Own it outright45637.5
2) Buying it with the help of a mortgage or loan46338.1
3) Pay part rent and party mortgage (shared Co-ownership)30.2
4) Rent it25420.9
5) Live here rent-free (including rent-free in relative's/friend's property; excluding squatting)342.8
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
10) Does the accommodation go with the job of anyone in the household? (TENSHT2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip from TENSHT192676.3
1) Yes110.9
2) No27722.8
Total1214100.0
11) Who is your landlord? (LANDLORD)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip from TENSHT192676.2
1) The House Executive/local authority/council/Scottish Homes1129.2
2) A housing association, charitable trust or Local Housing Company211.7
3) Employer (organization) of a household member20.2
4) Another organization40.4
5) Relative/friend (before you lived there) of a household member342.8
6) Employer (individual) of a household member40.3
7) Another individual private landlord1129.2
Total1215100.0
12) Is your accommodation provided… (FURNISH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip from TENSHT192676.2
1) Furnished816.6
2) Partly furnished (e.g. curtains and carpets only)342.8
3) Unfurnished17414.3
Total1215100.0
13) Current employment status (EMPST)
 TOTAL%
1) Worked last week68756.5
2) Away from work last week141.1
3) Waiting to take up job10.1
4) Looking for work242.0
5) Not looking - sick211.7
6) Economically inactive46638.3
7) Government training scheme20.2
Total1215100.0
14) Employment status (EMPST2)
 TOTAL%
1) In paid employment70257.8
2) Not in paid employment51242.2
Total1214100.0
15) Background: Your economic activity (ECONACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Economically active74461.3
2) Economically inactive47038.8
Total1214100.0
16) Do you have any of the qualifications, or passed any of the examinations of the types listed on this card, whether you are making use of them or not? (HIGHQUAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Degree level or higher20817.2
2) Higher education17614.5
3) A GCE level17314.2
4) GCSE A-C or equivalent20016.4
5) GCSE D-G or equivalent685.6
6) No qualifications39032.1
Total1215100.0
17) How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education? (TEA)
 TOTAL%
1) 15 or under27622.7
2) 1632827.0
3) 171088.9
4) 1816713.8
5) 19 or over28523.5
6) Still at school60.5
7) Still at college or university423.4
99) Refusal/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
18) Respondent: Socioeconomic Group (RSEG)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not applicable705.8
1) Professional736.0
2) Managerial and Technical32226.5
3) Skilled Non-Manual25020.6
4) Skilled Manual23619.4
5) Partly Skilled19115.7
6) Unskilled Manual705.8
9) Skip, no information20.2
Total1214100.0
19) How many hours a week do you normally work in your job? (RHOURSWK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21470.04594.43
20) Were you working as an employee or were you self-employed? (REMPSEMP)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not applicable705.7
1) An employee99381.7
2) Self-employed15212.5
Total1215100.0
21) And (do/did) you work in the public, private or voluntary sector? (RSECT)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, from REMPSEMP – self employed15212.5
-1) Skip, not applicable705.7
1) Public sector44236.4
2) Private sector52243.0
3) Voluntary/charity sector272.2
4) Other20.1
Total1215100.0
22) NS Socio-economic Classification – respondent (ANSSECA)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not applicable705.7
1) Large employers and higher managerial occupations352.9
2) Higher professional occupations887.2
3) Lower managerial and professional occupations23619.4
4) Intermediate occupations13811.4
5) Small employers and own account workers12910.6
6) Lower supervisory and technical occupations1129.2
7) Semi-routine occupations22818.8
8) Routine occupations17714.6
9) Not classified20.2
Total1215100.0
23) Partner: current employment status (EMPST3)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, no information24219.9
-1) Skip, one person household19015.6
1) Worked last week47238.8
2) Away from work last week50.4
4) Looking for work121.0
5) Not looking – sick110.9
6) Economically inactive28223.2
7) Government training scheme10.1
Total1215100.0
24) Partner: employment status (EMPST4)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) In paid employment47839.4
2) Not in paid employment30425.1
Total1214100.0
25) Background Partner Economic Activity (ECONACT2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) Economically active49540.8
2) Economically inactive28723.6
Total1214100.0
26) Partner: How many hours a week do you normally work in your job? (SHOURSWK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21496.01865.96
27) Partner: Were you working as an employee or were you self-employed? (SEMPSEMP)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, no information746.1
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) Employee60649.9
2) Self-employed988.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
28) And did/do you work in the public, private or voluntary sector? (SSECT)
 TOTAL%
-3) Skip, no information746.1
-2) Skip, from SEMPSEMP, self employed988.1
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) Public sector29524.2
2) Private sector30324.9
3) Voluntary/charity sector80.6
4) Other10.1
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
29) Partner: Socio-economic Group (SEGREC2)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, no information746.1
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) Professional413.3
2) Managerial and Technical19616.1
3) Skilled Non-Manual15512.8
4) Skilled Manual15412.7
5) Partly Skilled12710.5
6) Unskilled Manual322.7
9) Missing30.3
Total1214100.0
30) NS Socio-economic Classification – partner (ANSSECB)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, no information746.1
-1) Skip, from EMPST343235.6
1) Large employers and higher managerial occupations221.8
2) Higher professional occupations484.0
3) Lower managerial and professional occupations14812.2
4) Intermediate occupations937.7
5) Small employers and own account workers846.9
6) Lower supervisory and technical occupations524.3
7) Semi-routine occupations14512.0
8) Routine occupations1139.3
9) Not classified30.3
Total1214100.0
31) Religion – categorized (RELIGCAT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, other religion or other answer292.4
1) Catholic44136.3
2) Protestant58848.4
3) No religion15612.9
Total1214100.0
32) Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion? (CHATTEND)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no religion15612.9
1) Never15913.1
2) Less than once a year584.8
3) About once or twice a year1109.1
4) Several times a year1099.0
5) About once a month806.6
6) 2-3 times a month786.4
7) Nearly every week1139.3
8) Every week27722.9
9) Several times a week695.7
99) Refusal/not answered40.4
Total1213100.0
33) Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, that is, a school with fairly large numbers of both Catholic and Protestant children? (SLFMXSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16113.3
2) No105086.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refusal/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
34) Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed? (FORMINT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from SLFMXSCH105386.7
1) Formally integrated school322.6
2) School that was just fairly mixed12910.7
Total1214100.0
35) How much contact did you have with the other main religious community before attending your first mixed or integrated school, would you say ‘a lot', ‘a little', or ‘hardly any'? (CONTB4IE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from SLFMXSCH105386.7
1) A lot625.1
2) A little504.1
3) Hardly any473.8
4) Am not a member of one of the two main religious communities20.2
Total1214100.0
36) And has any child in your care ever attended a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, with fairly large numbers of both Catholics and Protestants attending? (CHDMXSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18215.0
2) No71658.9
3) My children are not yet at school413.4
4) Never had any children (in my care)27222.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
37) Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to? (CAREHOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes998.1
2) No111491.7
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
38) What about people not living with you, do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly relative, friend or neighbor not living with you? (CARESEP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20116.5
2) No101283.3
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
39) Please think back over the last 12 months about how your health has been. Compared to people of your own age, would you say that your health has on the whole been… (HEALTHYR)
 TOTAL%
1) Excellent33827.9
2) Good48139.6
3) Fair24920.5
4) Poor1159.5
5) Very Poor292.4
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
40) Do you have a long-standing illness, disability or infirmity? By long-standing I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you over a period of time? (DISAB1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37631.0
2) No83668.9
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
41) Does this illness or disability limit your activities in any way? (LIMDISAB)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from DISAB1 – no disability/illness83969.1
1) Yes29824.6
2) No776.4
Total1214100.0
42) Have you ever had a long-term illness that affected your activities? (LIMILL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no limiting illness or disability29824.6
1) Yes504.1
2) No86471.1
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
43) What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions? (PERSINC2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21425.7324.22
44) And what is the total income of your household from all sources before tax and national insurance contributions? (HHLDINC2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21438.6129.26
45) How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now? (LIVEAREA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21427.1319.94
46) Would you describe the place where you live as… (PLACELIV)
 TOTAL%
1) A big city1209.8
2) The suburbs or outskirts of a big city20416.8
3) A small city or town46538.3
4) A country village21017.3
5) A farm or home in the country21617.8
Total1215100.0
47) Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months? (OUTOFNI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33527.6
2) No87972.4
Total1214100.0
48) [WAS THAT ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND OR OUTSIDE THE BRITISH ISLES?] Elsewhere in the United Kingdom for more than six months (ELSEUK)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not lived outside Northern Ireland87972.4
1) Yes21017.2
2) No12610.3
Total1215100.0
49) [WAS THAT ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND OR OUTSIDE THE BRITISH ISLES?] Republic of Ireland for more than six months (ROIRELND)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not lived outside Northern Ireland87972.4
1) Yes514.2
2) No28423.4
Total1214100.0
50) [WAS THAT ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND OR OUTSIDE THE BRITISH ISLES?] Outside the British Isles for more than six months (OUTBISLE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not lived outside Northern Ireland87972.4
1) Yes13210.9
2) No20316.7
Total1214100.0
51) Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that your household's income has… (HINCPAST)
 TOTAL%
1) Fallen behind prices73760.7
2) Kept up with prices37130.5
3) Gone up by more than prices?836.9
8) Don't know231.9
Total1214100.0
52) Does anyone have access to the internet or World Wide Web from this address? (INTWWW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82668.1
2) No38832.0
Total1214100.0
53) Do you yourself ever use the internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than your work)? (INTLEIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76062.5
2) No45537.4
Total1215100.0
54) Do you think that older people (people in their 50's and over) are, on the whole, treated better or worse than people in the general population in this country because of their age? (OTREAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Better16413.5
2) Worse51942.7
3) The same52243.0
8) Don't know100.8
Total1215100.0
55) As you get older, do you find that people treat you with more respect or less respect? (ORESPECT)
 TOTAL%
1) More respect42434.9
2) Less respect32326.6
3) About the same46338.1
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
56) Do you think that the authorities in Northern Ireland do all they should for older people, do too much, or do not do enough? (AUTHOLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Do all they should24219.9
2) Do too much201.7
3) Do not do enough92275.9
8) Don't know302.5
Total1214100.0
57) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THESE STATEMENTS?] On the whole older people are adequately represented by politicians in Northern Ireland. (OPPOLNI)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly181.5
2) Agree25821.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree24320.0
4) Disagree53844.3
5) Disagree strongly12810.6
8) Don't know292.4
Total1214100.0
58) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THESE STATEMENTS?] What older people need is an independent body outside government that champions their needs and rights. (OPCHAMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly28923.8
2) Agree69857.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree12110.0
4) Disagree867.0
5) Disagree strongly50.4
8) Don't know151.2
Total1214100.0
59) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Making ends meet (OPROB1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified52042.8
1) Identified69557.2
Total1215100.0
60) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Fear of crime (OPROB2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified40733.5
1) Identified80766.5
Total1214100.0
61) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Loneliness (OPROB3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified53544.1
1) Identified67956.0
Total1214100.0
62) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Isolation (OPROB3A)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified74961.7
1) Identified46538.3
Total1214100.0
63) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Transport (OPROB4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified98080.7
1) Identified23419.3
Total1214100.0
64) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Lack of respect (OPROB5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified87672.2
1) Identified33827.9
Total1214100.0
65) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Keeping warm in winter (OPROB6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified44436.6
1) Identified77063.5
Total1214100.0
66) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Getting employment (OPROB7)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified106187.3
1) Identified15412.7
Total1215100.0
67) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Access to healthcare (OPROB8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified91074.9
1) Identified30525.1
Total1215100.0
68) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Access to suitable housing (OPROB9)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified102484.4
1) Identified19015.7
Total1214100.0
69) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Boredom (OPROB10)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified92376.0
1) Identified29124.0
Total1214100.0
70) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Elder abuse (OPROB11)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified100382.6
1) Identified21117.4
Total1214100.0
71) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] All of these (OPROBALL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified108489.3
1) Identified13010.7
Total1214100.0
72) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Don't know (OPROBDK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified121199.8
1) Identified30.3
Total1214100.0
73) [WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS FACING OLDER PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TODAY?] Other (OPROBOT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified120899.5
1) Identified60.5
Total1214100.0
74) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Older people are admired and respected by young people. (OPADMIRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly443.6
2) Agree slightly34028.0
3) Disagree slightly55145.4
4) Disagree strongly27422.5
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
75) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] People in their 50s should give up work to make way for younger people. (GIVUPWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly362.9
2) Agree slightly13110.8
3) Disagree slightly32626.8
4) Disagree strongly71659.0
8) Don't know50.4
Total1214100.0
76) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] People in their 60s should give up work to make way for younger people. (GIVUPW60)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly13010.7
2) Agree slightly28423.3
3) Disagree slightly39032.1
4) Disagree strongly40633.4
8) Don't know50.4
Total1215100.0
77) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Old people are too set in their ways and ideas. (OPSETWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly15012.3
2) Agree slightly57847.5
3) Disagree slightly35329.1
4) Disagree strongly12210.0
8) Don't know110.9
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
78) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Older people are not willing to listen to young people's views. (OPLSTNYP)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly806.6
2) Agree slightly48139.6
3) Disagree slightly50141.3
4) Disagree strongly14311.8
8) Don't know90.7
Total1214100.0
79) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Older people should stand up more actively for their own rights. (OPRIGHTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly44336.5
2) Agree slightly62651.6
3) Disagree slightly12310.2
4) Disagree strongly191.6
8) Don't know30.2
Total1214100.0
80) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Older people and young people should mix together more often socially. (OPYPMIX)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly49540.7
2) Agree slightly57847.5
3) Disagree slightly1099.0
4) Disagree strongly231.9
8) Don't know100.8
Total1215100.0
81) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] All older people should be given reduced prices for things like gas, electricity, telephone and transport. (OPPRICES)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly78764.9
2) Agree slightly29624.4
3) Disagree slightly937.7
4) Disagree strongly312.6
8) Don't know60.5
Total1213100.0
82) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] These days older people are much younger in their ways. (OPYOUNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly45037.0
2) Agree slightly64553.1
3) Disagree slightly1008.2
4) Disagree strongly50.4
8) Don't know151.2
Total1215100.0
83) [FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT OLDER PEOPLE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO TELL ME IF YOU AGREE STRONGLY, AGREE SLIGHTLY, DISAGREE SLIGHTLY, OR DISAGREE STRONGLY] Society doesn't recognize the contribution that many older people are still able to make. (NOTRECOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly52243.0
2) Agree slightly59048.6
3) Disagree slightly877.2
4) Disagree strongly90.8
8) Don't know60.5
Total1214100.0
84) [DO YOU THINK THAT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WORKERS TREAT OLDER PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY WITH REGARD TO…] their attitudes to them? (HSCWOP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes69457.1
2) No44036.2
8) Don't know816.7
Total1215100.0
85) [DO YOU THINK THAT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WORKERS TREAT OLDER PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY WITH REGARD TO…] the treatment of their illnesses? (HSCWOP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64953.4
2) No49340.5
8) Don't know736.0
Total1215100.0
86) [DO YOU THINK THAT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WORKERS TREAT OLDER PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY WITH REGARD TO…] when placing them on waiting lists for tests and operations? (HSCWOP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61951.0
2) No49841.0
8) Don't know967.9
9) Refusal/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
87) [RESPONDENTS 50 AND OLDER] Have you ever felt that you were treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health and social care professions because of your age? (ULESSDIG)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent under 5065353.8
1) Yes665.4
2) No49240.5
8) Don't know30.3
Total1214100.0
88) [RESPONDENTS 50 AND OVER] And have you ever felt that you were not offered medical treatment that might have helped you because of your age? (UNOTMED)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent under 5065353.8
1) Yes514.2
2) No50641.7
8) Don't know40.4
Total1214100.0
89) Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health and social care professions because of their age? (FLESSDIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37230.6
2) No83568.7
8) Don't know80.6
Total1215100.0
90) And have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not offered medical treatment that might have helped them because of their age? (FNOTMED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes31526.0
2) No88773.0
8) Don't know121.0
Total1214100.0
91) Do you think that people in their 50's and 60's who are looking for work are generally treated better or worse than younger people by prospective employers? (OPLKWORK)
 TOTAL%
1) Better574.7
2) Worse80666.4
3) The same29424.2
8) Don't know564.6
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
92) [FINANCIAL SERVICES PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN ALL OUR LIVES – CREDIT, HIRE PURCHASE, LOANS, MORTGAGES, INSURANCE AND SO ON.] Thinking first of people in their fifties and up to retirement age, which of these two statements comes closest to your own view? (FS50PEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Older people get as good a deal from this sector as anyone else46037.9
2) Older people are treated less favorably by the financial sector because of their age70357.9
8) Don't know514.2
Total1214100.0
93) [FINANCIAL SERVICES PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN ALL OUR LIVES – CREDIT, HIRE PURCHASE, LOANS, MORTGAGES, INSURANCE AND SO ON.] And now thinking of people over retirement age, which of these two statements comes closest to your own view? (FSOVPEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Older people get as good a deal from this sector as anyone else23719.5
2) Older people are treated less favorably by the financial sector because of their age92876.4
8) Don't know504.1
Total1215100.0
94) [RESPONDENTS 50 AND OVER] Have you ever felt that you were not treated as well as you might have been by people in the financial sector because of your age? (UDISCFS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent under 5065353.8
1) Yes736.0
2) No47939.5
8) Don't know90.8
Total1214100.0
95) Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not treated as well as they might have been by people in the financial sector because of their age? (FDISCFS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26621.9
2) No92576.1
8) Don't know242.0
Total1215100.0
96) Do you think that people over the state retirement age should be encouraged to stay in paid employment, discouraged from staying in paid employment, or neither? (RETPDEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Encouraged43335.7
2) Discouraged22818.8
3) Neither55045.3
8) Don't know30.2
Total1214100.0
97) [DO YOU THINK THAT OLDER WORKERS ARE DISCIRMINATED AGAINST WITH REGARD TO…] job recruitment? (OWJBREC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes87071.7
2) No29324.1
8) Don't know504.1
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
98) [DO YOU THINK THAT OLDER WORKERS ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST WITH REGARD TO…] job promotion? (OWJBPROM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83668.9
2) No31626.0
8) Don't know615.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
99) [DO YOU THINK THAT OLDER WORKERS ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST WITH REGARD TO…] job training (OWJBTRAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes76863.2
2) No38231.5
8) Don't know635.2
9) Refusal/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
100) [DO YOU THINK THAT OLDER WORKERS ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST WITH REGARD TO…] status or position in their organization (OWJBSTAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64853.3
2) No48840.2
8) Don't know776.4
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
101) [RESPONDENTS 50 AND OVER] Have you ever felt that you were not treated as well as you might have been by an employer because of your age? (UDISCEMP)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent under 5065353.8
1) Yes534.4
2) No50241.3
8) Don't know60.5
Total1214100.0
102) Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not treated as well as they might have been by an employer because of their age? (FDISCEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23819.6
2) No96079.1
8) Don't know141.2
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
103) Some people say they would prefer to retire gradually, either working part-time up to retirement or part-time after retirement. Would you yourself be interested in either or both of these options? (RETGRAD)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent at or over retirement age28423.4
1) Yes – part-time up to retirement age18415.2
2) Yes – part after retirement age19616.1
3) Yes – both44336.5
4) No978.0
8) Don't know100.8
Total1214100.0
104) Suppose there was just one place left on an apprenticeship course to train plumbers. One applicant is a 16 year old boy who has just left school and the other is a 50 year old man who has just been made redundant and wants to retrain. If you were in charge of the course, which one would you prefer to offer the place to? (TRNPLUMB)
 TOTAL%
1) Younger man57947.8
2) Older man38932.1
3) It depends24119.9
4) Other10.1
8) Don't know30.3
Total1213100.0
105) Suppose a young man with three children and an older man of 70 are both on the waiting list for a heart by-pass operation. They are both equally in need and have been on the waiting list for exactly the same time. If you were the surgeon and had a choice, which man would you prefer to treat first? (HEARTOP)
 TOTAL%
1) Younger man first92676.3
2) Older man first776.4
3) It depends17814.7
4) Other60.5
5) Both/equally50.4
8) Don't know211.7
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
106) In general, do you think that a pension of £90.70 per week for someone with a full contribution record is a good deal, a reasonable deal or a poor deal? (PEN9070)
 TOTAL%
1) A good deal161.3
2) A reasonable deal12610.3
3) A poor deal105787.1
4) Other40.3
8) Don't know110.9
Total1214100.0
107) And, taking account of other benefits provided for pensioners, do you think that the financial provision made by the state is… (STFINPEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Very adequate70.6
2) Adequate21517.7
3) Inadequate62351.2
4) Very inadequate34128.1
5) Other10.0
8) Don't know282.3
Total1215100.0
108) At what age do you start to think of someone as an ‘older person'? (AGEOLD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,21476.6594.12
109) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Raising or handling money (UNPAID1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified98180.8
1) Identified23319.2
Total1214100.0
110) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Leading the group/member of a committee/trustees (UNPAID2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified108188.9
1) Identified13411.0
Total1215100.0
111) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Organizing or helping to run an activity or event (UNPAID3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified96879.7
1) Identified24620.3
Total1214100.0
112) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Visiting people (UNPAID4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified92976.4
1) Identified28623.5
Total1215100.0
113) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Befriending or mentoring people (UNPAID5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified110390.9
1) Identified1119.1
Total1214100.0
114) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Coaching (UNPAID6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified111391.6
1) Identified1028.4
Total1215100.0
115) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Giving advice/information/counseling (UNPAID7)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified108489.3
1) Identified13010.7
Total1214100.0
116) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Secretarial, administration or clerical work (UNPAID8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified113393.3
1) Identified816.7
Total1214100.0
117) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Providing transport/driving (UNPAID9)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified100883.0
1) Identified20617.0
Total1214100.0
118) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Representing (UNPAID10)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified116596.0
1) Identified494.1
Total1214100.0
119) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Promotion (UNPAID11)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified118497.4
1) Identified312.5
Total1215100.0
120) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Campaigning (UNPAID12)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified118097.1
1) Identified352.9
Total1215100.0
121) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Other practical help (e.g. shopping, gardening, building, meals on wheels) (UNPAID13)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified104686.2
1) Identified16813.9
Total1214100.0
122) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Helping in church or religious organization (UNPAID14)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified98981.5
1) Identified22518.6
Total1214100.0
123) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Collecting/making things to be sold for charity (UNPAID15)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified107888.8
1) Identified13611.2
Total1214100.0
124) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Teaching or training (UNPAID16)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified113593.4
1) Identified806.6
Total1215100.0
125) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Selling tickets (UNPAID17)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified99481.9
1) Identified22018.2
Total1214100.0
126) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Working with young people (UNPAID18)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified106487.6
1) Identified15112.4
Total1215100.0
127) [TIME GIVEN FREELY AND WITHOUT PAY TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH HAS THE AIM OF BENEFITING PEOPLE (OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY), THE COMMUNITY OR A PARTICULAR CAUSE. HAVE YOU DONE ANY OF THESE KINDS OF UNPAID WORK DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS? EXCLUDING GIVING MONEY AND ANYTHING THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT OF YOUR JOB] Working in a charity shop (UNPAID19)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified119198.1
1) Identified231.9
Total1214100.0
128) Have you ever been aware of any campaigns on behalf of older people that have appeared in the media during the last 12 months? (OPMEDIA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes29224.0
2) No91075.0
8) Don't know121.0
Total1214100.0
129) Are you aware of any programmes aimed at encouraging older people to take part in activities that might usually be thought of as activities for younger people? (OPPROGMS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13711.3
2) No107488.5
8) Don't know30.3
Total1214100.0
130) Have you heard of "Age awareness week"? (AGEAWARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62051.1
2) No59449.0
Total1214100.0
131) Have you ever heard of the "Older and Bolder" initiative? (OLDBOLD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes342.8
2) No118197.2
Total1215100.0
132) What about relations between Protestants and Catholics? Would you say they are better than they were 5 years ago, worse, or about the same now as then? (RLRELAGO)
 TOTAL%
1) Better79265.3
2) Worse252.1
3) About the same37530.9
4) Other40.4
8) Don't know171.4
Total1213100.0
133) And what about in 5 years time? Do you think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better than now, worse than now, or about the same as now? (RLRELFUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Better71658.9
2) Worse312.5
3) About the same43936.1
4) Other30.2
8) Don't know262.1
Total1215100.0
134) If you had a choice, would you prefer to live in a neighborhood with people of only your own religion, or in a mixed-religion neighborhood? (MXRLGNGH)
 TOTAL%
1) Own religion only18215.0
2) Mixed religion neighborhood97079.9
3) Other60.5
4) It depends50.4
5) No preference/not a factor272.2
8) Don't know221.8
9) Not answered/refused20.1
Total1214100.0
135) And if you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion, or a mixed religion workplace? (MXRLGWRK)
 TOTAL%
1) Own religion only564.6
2) Mixed religion workplace111591.7
3) Other10.1
4) It depends20.1
5) No preference/not a factor292.4
8) Don't know110.9
9) Not answered/refused20.1
Total1216100.0
136) And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion school? (OWNMXSCH)
 TOTAL%
1) Own religion only32226.5
2) Mixed religion school84169.4
3) Other40.4
4) Quality of school/education161.3
5) Location of school80.7
6) No preference80.7
8) Don't know121.0
9) Not answered/refused20.2
Total1213100.0
137) Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself? (NINATID)
 TOTAL%
1) British45137.1
2) Irish31726.0
3) Ulster483.9
4) Northern Irish34828.6
5) Other494.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
138) Could you tell me how important it is to you that you are British/Irish/etc.? (IMPID)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from NINATID514.2
1) Not very important867.1
2) Two473.9
3) Three473.9
4) Four584.8
5) Five17614.5
6) Six1018.3
7) Seven13611.2
8) Eight13811.4
9) Nine796.5
10) Very important29424.2
98) Don't know10.0
Total1214100.0
139) And do you think most people in Northern Ireland would mind or not mind if one of their close relatives were to marry someone of a different religion? (OMARRRLG)
 TOTAL%
1) Would mind a lot19616.1
2) Would mind a little51242.1
3) Would not mind49140.3
8) Don't know151.2
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
140) And you personally, would you mind or not mind if one of your close relatives were to marry someone of a different religion? (SMARRRLG)
 TOTAL%
1) Would mind a lot645.3
2) Would mind a little19516.1
3) Would not mind94778.0
8) Don't know70.6
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
141) The Union flag (that is, the Union Jack) is normally flown outside public buildings on special occasions like public holidays. On future special occasions, what flag do you think should be flown outside public buildings? (WHATFLAG)
 TOTAL%
1) Union flag45337.3
2) Irish tricolor161.3
3) Both the union flag and the Irish tricolor1088.9
4) No flag at all30224.9
5) A new neutral flag for Northern Ireland24820.4
6) Other80.6
7) Don't care695.7
8) Don't know100.8
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
142) Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags? (REPMURAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16113.2
2) No104786.2
8) Don't know60.5
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
143) And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags? (REPMUR2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26321.6
2) No94577.8
8) Don't know60.5
9) Refusal/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
144) Do you think there are more republican murals and flags on display these days than there were five years ago, less, or about the same number? (MORRFLAG)
 TOTAL%
1) More16013.2
2) Less51842.7
3) About the same number46438.2
8) Don't know715.9
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
145) And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags? (LOYMURAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18615.3
2) No101983.9
8) Don't know90.7
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
146) And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by Loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags? (LOYMUR2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26922.1
2) No93777.1
8) Don't know80.6
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
147) Do you think there are more Loyalist murals and flags on display these days than there were five years ago, less, or about the same? (MORLFLAG)
 TOTAL%
1) More14411.9
2) Less53443.9
3) About the same number49140.4
8) Don't know453.7
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
148) In general, would you, or do you support flag flying on lampposts in your own neighborhood? (FLAGLAMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13311.0
2) No101683.7
3) Other171.4
4) Don't mind/don't care352.9
8) Don't know121.0
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
149) And thinking about the union flag (that is the union jack) being flown on lampposts in public streets, do you think this happens more than it did five years ago, less, or is it just the same? (MORUJACK)
 TOTAL%
1) More17414.3
2) Less45637.6
3) About the same number54344.7
4) Other20.1
8) Don't know393.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
150) Suppose you were applying for a job, would you avoid workplaces situated in a mainly Protestant area? (AVOIDPWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely574.7
2) Yes, probably15913.1
3) Probably not37831.1
4) Definitely not61050.2
8) Don't know100.8
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
151) Suppose you were applying for a job, would you avoid workplaces situated in a mainly Catholic area? (AVOIDCWK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely635.2
2) Yes, probably19716.2
3) Probably not43535.8
4) Definitely not51242.1
8) Don't know80.7
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
152) These days, many employers try to make their workplaces ‘neutral spaces' – that is where there are no symbols on display of either Protestant or Catholic culture and traditions. Thinking of your own workplace, would you say that it was a ‘neutral space'? (ISWKNEUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Always or most of the time67255.3
2) Sometimes635.2
3) Never211.7
4) It depends20.2
5) Don't have a workplace45337.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
153) And thinking of the neighborhood where you live, would you say that it was a ‘neutral space'? (ISNGNEUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Always or most of the time79765.7
2) Sometimes25921.4
3) Never14511.9
4) It depends80.7
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
154) And thinking of the shops where you and your family do your main weekly shopping and the area around the shops, would you say that this was a ‘neutral space'? (ISSPNEUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Always or most of the time97680.3
2) Sometimes19315.9
3) Never423.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
155) And thinking of your local shops or garage where you might go to buy bread or milk, would you say that this was a ‘neutral space'? (ISLSNEUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Always or most of the time94677.9
2) Sometimes20416.8
3) Never604.9
4) It depends10.1
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
156) Thinking about your workplace – if you have one - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity? (WORKCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely46638.4
2) Yes, probably18215.0
3) Probably not776.4
4) Definitely not302.5
5) Don't have a workplace45337.3
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
157) And thinking about your neighborhood where you live, is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity? (NGHCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely81567.1
2) Yes, probably30224.8
3) Probably not715.8
4) Definitely not181.5
8) Don't know70.6
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
158) And thinking about the schools your children attend - if you have children at school - are all these schools places where your children feel free that they can be open about their own cultural identity? (SCHLCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely36430.0
2) Yes, probably13911.5
3) Probably not282.3
4) Definitely not60.5
5) Depends on the school100.8
6) Don't have children at school65854.2
8) Don't know80.7
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
159) About how many of your friends would you say are the same religion as you? (SRELFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) All1068.7
2) Most63552.2
3) Half37030.5
4) Less than half816.6
5) None80.6
6) Don't have a religion60.5
7) Not a Protestant or a Catholic30.3
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
160) What about your relatives, including relatives by marriage? About how many are the same religion as you? (SRELREL)
 TOTAL%
1) All34928.7
2) Most63152.0
3) Half15813.0
4) Less than half574.7
5) None60.5
6) Don't have a religion60.5
7) Not a Protestant or a Catholic20.2
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
161) What about your neighbors? About how many are the same religion as you? (SRELNGH)
 TOTAL%
1) All25120.7
2) Most47439.0
3) Half26722.0
4) Less than half967.9
5) None242.0
6) Don't have a religion60.5
7) Not a Protestant or a Catholic10.1
8) Don't know947.8
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
162) How favorable or unfavorable do you feel about people from the Catholic community? (FEELCATH)
 TOTAL%
1) Very favorable30425.0
2) Favorable56746.7
3) Neither favorable nor unfavorable32927.0
4) Unfavorable110.9
5) Very unfavorable10.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
163) How favorable or unfavorable do you feel about people from the Protestant community? (FEELPROT)
 TOTAL%
1) Very favorable29324.1
2) Favorable60249.5
3) Neither favorable nor unfavorable30725.2
4) Unfavorable100.8
5) Very unfavorable10.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
164) How much do you understand about the Catholic community's culture and traditions? Would you say… (CATHCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot56746.7
2) A little50941.9
3) Hardly anything1119.1
4) Nothing at all252.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
165) And how much do you understand about the Protestant community's culture and traditions? Would you say.. (PROTCULT)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot63252.0
2) A little47639.1
3) Hardly anything877.1
4) Nothing at all181.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
166) How much respect do you have for the Catholic community's culture and traditions? Would you say… (RESPCATH)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot76162.6
2) A little37831.1
3) Hardly anything564.6
4) Nothing at all151.2
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
167) How much respect do you have for the Protestant community's culture and traditions? Would you say… (RESPPROT)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot80566.3
2) A little35429.1
3) Hardly anything403.3
4) Nothing at all110.9
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
168) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] Northern Ireland is a normal civic society in which all individuals are equal, where differences are resolved through dialogues and where all people are treated impartially. (TARGET1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved16813.8
2) Two665.4
3) Three17514.4
4) Four18114.9
5) Five28423.4
6) Six14511.9
7) Seven957.8
8) Eight514.2
9) Nine121.0
10) Definitely has been achieved221.8
98) Don't know151.2
99) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
169) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] Northern Ireland is a place free from displays of sectarian aggression. (TARGET2A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved35429.2
2) Two16713.7
3) Three21017.3
4) Four14011.6
5) Five19416.0
6) Six635.2
7) Seven252.1
8) Eight221.8
9) Nine50.4
10) Definitely has been achieved161.3
98) Don't know161.3
99) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
170) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] Towns and city centres in Northern Ireland are safe and welcoming places for people of all walks of life. (TARGET3A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved13611.2
2) Two846.9
3) Three17314.3
4) Four13010.7
5) Five19816.3
6) Six13911.4
7) Seven15412.7
8) Eight12210.1
9) Nine322.6
10) Definitely has been achieved312.6
98) Don't know141.1
99) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
171) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] Schools in Northern Ireland are effective at preparing pupils for life in a diverse society. (TARGET4A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved494.1
2) Two413.4
3) Three12710.5
4) Four13411.0
5) Five23019.0
6) Six17014.0
7) Seven22818.8
8) Eight1179.7
9) Nine322.6
10) Definitely has been achieved302.5
98) Don't know534.4
99) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1213100.0
172) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] Schools in Northern Ireland are effective at encouraging understanding of the complexity of our history. (TARGET5A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved574.7
2) Two564.6
3) Three1169.6
4) Four12510.3
5) Five25821.3
6) Six18014.8
7) Seven18515.2
8) Eight1048.6
9) Nine352.9
10) Definitely has been achieved272.2
98) Don't know695.7
99) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
173) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] The government is actively encouraging integrated schools. (TARGET6A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved413.3
2) Two625.1
3) Three12610.3
4) Four13611.2
5) Five21817.9
6) Six14612.0
7) Seven17514.4
8) Eight15312.6
9) Nine544.4
10) Definitely has been achieved473.8
98) Don't know574.7
99) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1216100.0
174) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] The government is actively encouraging schools of different religions to mix with each other by sharing facilities. (TARGET7A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved514.2
2) Two393.2
3) Three836.9
4) Four1048.6
5) Five22118.2
6) Six17514.4
7) Seven19816.3
8) Eight17114.0
9) Nine564.6
10) Definitely has been achieved463.8
98) Don't know685.6
99) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
175) [PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS FOR THE KIND OF SOCIETY NORTHERN IRELAND SHOULD BECOME. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, CAN YOU TELL ME ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WHETHER YOU THINK THAT THE IDEA HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SCORE OF 1 IF DEFINITELY NOT AND 10 IF DEFINITELY HAS, OR A SCORE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 IF HAS BEEN PARTLY ACHIEVED] The government is actively encouraging shared communities where people of all backgrounds can live, work, learn and play together. (TARGET8A)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely not been achieved695.7
2) Two604.9
3) Three13210.8
4) Four1159.4
5) Five27022.2
6) Six16713.7
7) Seven18715.4
8) Eight1068.7
9) Nine282.3
10) Definitely has been achieved272.2
98) Don't know544.4
99) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1216100.0
176) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Catholics (EQNOW1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified114894.5
1) Identified665.4
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
177) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Protestants (EQNOW2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified115394.9
1) Identified615.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
178) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Gays/lesbians/bi-sexuals (EQNOW3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified81266.8
1) Identified40233.1
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
179) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Disabled (EQNOW4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified87572.1
1) Identified33827.9
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
180) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Elderly (EQNOW5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified90574.5
1) Identified30925.4
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
181) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Travellers (EQNOW6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified77764.0
1) Identified43635.9
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
182) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Other ethnic minorities (EQNOW7)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified80165.9
1) Identified41334.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
183) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Women (EQNOW8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified115595.2
1) Identified584.8
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
184) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Men (EQNOW9)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified118998.0
1) Identified242.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
185) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Children (EQNOW10)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified116996.3
1) Identified443.6
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
186) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] None of these treated unfairly (EQNOW11)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified88773.0
1) Identified32626.9
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
187) [IN YOUR VIEW, ARE ANY OF THE GROUPS ON THIS CARD GENERALLY TREATED UNFAIRLY WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER GROUPS?] Don't know (EQNOWDK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not identified118897.8
1) Identified252.1
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
188) Do you consider yourself to be a member of a minority ethnic community? (UMINETH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes554.5
2) No115895.3
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
189) Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities, do you think there is a lot of prejudice against them in Northern Ireland nowadays, a little, or hardly any? (RACPREJ)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot52743.4
2) A little59248.8
3) Hardly any887.2
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
190) Do you think there is generally more racial prejudice in Northern Ireland now than there was 5 years ago, less, or about the same amount? (RACPREJM)
 TOTAL%
1) More now64953.4
2) Less now21217.4
3) About the same33427.4
8) Don't know191.6
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
191) Do you think there will be more, less, or about the same amount of racial prejudice in Northern Ireland in 5 years time compared with now? (RACPREJF)
 TOTAL%
1) More in 5 years37330.7
2) Less39332.4
3) About the same41434.0
4) Other40.3
8) Don't know292.4
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
192) Some people say that there is more prejudice towards some groups of people from different backgrounds. Looking at the groups on this card, which group do you think there is most prejudice against? (RACPRG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Black (African, Caribbean)12610.3
2) Chinese423.4
3) South Asian (Indian, Pakistan or Bangladeshi)1018.3
4) Irish Traveller22818.8
5) Portuguese362.9
6) Polish36329.9
7) Bulgarian20.2
8) Romanian584.8
9) Other Eastern European796.5
10) Filipino110.9
11) Other90.7
12) None of these957.8
98) Don't know635.2
99) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
193) How much do you agree or disagree with the statement, "In relation to color and ethnicity, I prefer to stick with people of my own kind" (RACOWNKD)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree867.1
2) Agree23319.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree35729.4
4) Disagree36229.8
5) Strongly disagree17314.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
194) And again in relation to color and ethnicity, which of these statements BEST describes how you feel about mixing with people from different background to your own? (RACCOMP)
 TOTAL%
1) I prefer the company of people from the same ethnic background as the one that I was brought up in25621.1
2) I prefer the company of people from different ethnic background to the one that I was brought up in362.9
3) I have no preference82267.7
4) I don't know anyone of a different ethnic background978.0
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
195) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT IRISH TRAVELLERS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM….] …living in a house as a resident in my local area (TRAVRES2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Irish Traveller10.1
1) Yes49941.0
2) No68256.1
8) Don't know312.5
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
196) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT IRISH TRAVELLERS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM…] …as a colleague at my work (TRAVCOLL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Irish Traveller10.1
1) Yes83668.9
2) No35329.1
8) Don't know231.9
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
197) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT IRISH TRAVELLERS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM…] …as a close friend of mine (TRAVPAL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Irish Traveller10.1
1) Yes56846.7
2) No59048.5
8) Don't know554.5
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
198) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT IRISH TRAVELLERS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM…] …as a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family (TRAVREL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Irish Traveller10.1
1) Yes57447.3
2) No59749.1
8) Don't know423.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
199) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a tourist visiting Northern Ireland (EETOUR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes116195.6
2) No221.8
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
200) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here (EERNI)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes99281.7
2) No18215.0
8) Don't know121.0
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
201) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] ….a resident in my local area (EERES)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes96079.0
2) No21217.4
8) Don't know151.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
202) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a colleague at my work (EECOLL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes102484.4
2) No15312.6
8) Don't know90.8
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
203) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a close friend of mine (EEPAL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes90174.2
2) No26021.5
8) Don't know242.0
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
204) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family (EEREL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is an Eastern European272.2
1) Yes86871.6
2) No29324.2
8) Don't know242.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1213100.0
205) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHEHTER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a tourist visiting Northern Ireland (MEGTOURA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes118697.5
2) No272.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
206) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] ….a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here (MEGRNIA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes110891.2
2) No978.0
8) Don't know90.7
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
207) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a resident in my local area (MEGRESA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes107788.6
2) No13210.9
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
208) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a colleague at my work (MEGCOLLA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes109089.7
2) No1169.5
8) Don't know80.6
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
209) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a close friend of mine (MEGPALA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes97280.1
2) No22118.2
8) Don't know191.6
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
210) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE FROM OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS, FOR EXAMPLE, CHINESE OR ASIAN? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family (MEGRELA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91675.4
2) No28223.2
8) Don't know161.3
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
211) Are you a Muslim? (UMUSLIM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes50.4
2) No120899.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
212) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a tourist visiting Northern Ireland (MUSTOUR2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes102484.3
2) No17514.4
8) Don't know100.8
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
213) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here (MUSRNI2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes85770.4
2) No33227.3
8) Don't know211.7
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1216100.0
214) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a resident in my local area (MUSRES2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes82267.6
2) No37030.5
8) Don't know171.4
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
215) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a colleague at my work (MUSCOLL2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes85970.7
2) No33227.3
8) Don't know181.5
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
216) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMETNS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a close friend of mine (MUSPAL2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes74461.3
2) No42835.2
8) Don't know362.9
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
217) [COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE BELONGING TO THE ISLAMIC FAITH, THAT IS, MUSLIMS? I WOULD WILLINGLY ACCEPT THEM AS…] …a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family (MUSREL2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, respondent is a Muslim50.4
1) Yes61150.3
2) No56046.2
8) Don't know363.0
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
218) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY - COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Black (African, Caribbean) (MEGPAL1)
 TOTAL%
0) No107288.3
1) Yes14211.7
Total1214100.0
219) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Chinese (MEGPAL2)
 TOTAL%
0) No106587.7
1) Yes14912.3
Total1214100.0
220) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi) (MEGPAL3)
 TOTAL%
0) No110891.3
1) Yes1068.7
Total1214100.0
221) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Irish Traveller (MEGPAL4)
 TOTAL%
0) No118597.6
1) Yes292.4
Total1214100.0
222) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Portuguese (MEGPAL5)
 TOTAL%
0) No115595.2
1) Yes594.9
Total1214100.0
223) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Polish (MEGPAL11)
 TOTAL%
0) No101483.5
1) Yes20016.5
Total1214100.0
224) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Bulgarian (MEGPAL13)
 TOTAL%
0) No119898.6
1) Yes171.4
Total1215100.0
225) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Romanian (MEGPAL14)
 TOTAL%
0) No117596.7
1) Yes403.3
Total1215100.0
226) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other Eastern European (MEGPAL15)
 TOTAL%
0) No114093.9
1) Yes746.1
Total1214100.0
227) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Filipino (MEGPAL7)
 TOTAL%
0) No114594.2
1) Yes705.7
Total1215100.0
228) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other (MEGPAL8)
 TOTAL%
0) No116996.3
1) Yes453.7
Total1214100.0
229) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] None of these (MEGPAL9)
 TOTAL%
0) No45237.2
1) Yes76262.8
Total1214100.0
230) [DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS – THAT IS, PEOPLE YOU MIX WITH SOCIALLY – COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Don't know (MEGPALDK)
 TOTAL%
0) No121399.8
1) Yes20.1
Total1215100.0
231) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Black (African, Caribbean) (MEGWRK1)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No59649.0
1) Yes1078.8
Total1215100.0
232) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Chinese (MEGWRK2)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No58448.0
1) Yes1199.8
Total1215100.0
233) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi) (MEGWRK3)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No58848.4
1) Yes1149.4
Total1214100.0
234) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Irish Traveller (MEGWRK4)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No67455.5
1) Yes282.3
Total1214100.0
235) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Portuguese (MEGWRK5)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No64052.8
1) Yes625.1
Total1214100.0
236) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Polish (MEGWRK11)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No43535.8
1) Yes26722.0
Total1214100.0
237) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Bulgarian (MEGWRK13)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No67655.6
1) Yes272.2
Total1215100.0
238) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Romanian (MEGWRK14)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No64353.0
1) Yes594.9
Total1214100.0
239) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other Eastern European (MEGWRK15)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No60549.9
1) Yes978.0
Total1214100.0
240) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Filipino (MEGWRK7)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No62651.6
1) Yes766.3
Total1214100.0
241) [IN RELTAION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other (MEGWRK8)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No68056.0
1) Yes221.8
Total1214100.0
242) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] None of these (MEGWRK9)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No44736.8
1) Yes25521.0
Total1214100.0
243) [IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH AT WORK, DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Don't know (MEGWRKDK)
 TOTAL%
-3) Not in paid work51242.2
0) No70157.8
1) Yes10.1
Total1214100.0
244) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Black (African, Caribbean) (MEGNGH1)
 TOTAL%
0) No118497.4
1) Yes312.5
Total1215100.0
245) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Chinese (MEGNGH2)
 TOTAL%
0) No117196.5
1) Yes433.6
Total1214100.0
246) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi) (MEGNGH3)
 TOTAL%
0) No115595.2
1) Yes594.9
Total1214100.0
247) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Irish Traveller (MEGNGH4)
 TOTAL%
0) No120098.9
1) Yes141.2
Total1214100.0
248) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Portuguese (MEGNGH5)
 TOTAL%
0) No120299.0
1) Yes121.0
Total1214100.0
249) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Polish (MEGNGH11)
 TOTAL%
0) No111091.4
1) Yes1048.6
Total1214100.0
250) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Bulgarian (MEGNGH13)
 TOTAL%
0) No121199.8
1) Yes30.3
Total1214100.0
251) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Romanian (MEGNGH14)
 TOTAL%
0) No120098.9
1) Yes141.2
Total1214100.0
252) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other Eastern European (MEGNGH15)
 TOTAL%
0) No118197.3
1) Yes332.7
Total1214100.0
253) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Filipino (MEGNGH7)
 TOTAL%
0) No119598.4
1) Yes191.6
Total1214100.0
254) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Other (MEGNGH8)
 TOTAL%
0) No120098.7
1) Yes151.2
Total1215100.0
255) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] None of these (MEGNGH9)
 TOTAL%
0) No27122.3
1) Yes94477.7
Total1215100.0
256) [THINKING NOW ABOUT YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS – THAT IS, PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO YOU OR IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW YOU – DO ANY OF THESE COME FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUNDS?] Don't know (MEGNGHDK)
 TOTAL%
0) No120699.4
1) Yes80.7
Total1214100.0
257) More generally, thinking of the groups listed on the previous showcard, how often would you say that you come into direct contact with people from one or more of these backgrounds? (MEGCONT)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily35329.1
2) About once or twice a week31125.6
3) About once or twice a month15712.9
4) Very rarely26021.4
5) Not at all13210.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
258) And thinking of the type of contact you have, would it usually be… (MEGCONTT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from MEGCONT13311.0
1) A close interaction such as a lengthy conversation23319.2
2) Just a greeting48840.2
3) Something in between33227.4
4) Other10.1
5) It depends262.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
259) How would you describe yourself, as very prejudice against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all? (UPREJMEG)
 TOTAL%
1) Very prejudiced272.2
2) A little prejudiced36129.7
3) Not prejudiced at all82367.7
4) Other10.1
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
260) Some people say that even if they feel they are prejudiced, they try to overcome their feelings and avoid displaying prejudiced behavior. What about you? Would you say that… (PREJACT2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from UPREJMEG82668.0
1) You avoid displaying prejudiced behavior towards minority ethnic people32626.9
2) Your behavior towards minority ethnic people is consistent with the prejudice you feel584.8
8) Don't know30.3
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
261) And would you say that, over the last year or so, your opinion of minority ethnic people has become more positive, become more negative, or stayed about the same (PREJCHGD)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from UPREJMEG82668.0
1) Become more positive867.0
2) Become more negative917.5
3) Stayed about the same21017.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1215100.0
262) How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "All schools should teach children about the background and culture of people from minority ethnic communities"? (SCHLMEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree29224.1
2) Agree55245.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree19716.2
4) Disagree13010.7
5) Strongly disagree403.3
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
263) One of the rights of being part of the European Union is that people from Northern Ireland are free to live and work in any other part of the EU. How welcome is this to you personally? (LIVWKEU1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very welcome44436.6
2) Fairly welcome43635.9
3) Neither welcome or unwelcome27722.8
4) Fairly unwelcome352.9
5) Very unwelcome171.4
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
264) And what about the fact that other EU citizens are free to live and work in Northern Ireland. How welcome is this to you personally? (LIVWKEU2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very welcome36329.9
2) Fairly welcome44736.8
3) Neither welcome or unwelcome25821.2
4) Fairly unwelcome1078.8
5) Very unwelcome363.0
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused/not answered10.0
Total1214100.0
265) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] Migrant workers are generally good for Northern Ireland's economy. (MIGWRK1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1159.5
2) Agree51142.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree26521.8
4) Disagree25120.6
5) Strongly disagree564.6
8) Don't know151.2
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
266) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] Migrant workers take jobs away from people who were born in Northern Ireland. (MIGWRK2)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12410.2
2) Agree43535.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree19315.9
4) Disagree38831.9
5) Strongly disagree695.7
8) Don't know40.4
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
267) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] Migrant workers mostly take up jobs that Northern Ireland workers don't want. (MIGWRK3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22318.4
2) Agree72159.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree12410.2
4) Disagree1149.4
5) Strongly disagree231.9
8) Don't know80.6
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
268) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] It is good for Northern Ireland that migrant workers come to work as doctors and nurses when there is a shortage of medical staff. (MIGWRK5)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31325.7
2) Agree67555.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree1139.3
4) Disagree957.8
5) Strongly disagree161.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
269) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] The number of migrant workers moving into Northern Ireland means that there is a shortage of local housing. (MIGWRK6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree857.0
2) Agree42735.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree25320.8
4) Disagree38531.8
5) Strongly disagree373.0
8) Don't know252.1
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
270) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] Migrant workers make Northern Ireland open to new ideas and cultures. (MIGWRK7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12410.2
2) Agree67155.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree20616.9
4) Disagree18315.1
5) Strongly disagree242.0
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
271) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] The number of migrant workers coming into Northern Ireland puts a strain on the Health Service. (MIGWRK8)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19816.3
2) Agree52843.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree21617.8
4) Disagree23119.0
5) Strongly disagree252.1
8) Don't know141.2
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
272) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DOYOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] The needs of migrant workers' children are putting a strain on schools. (MIGWRK9)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree13711.3
2) Agree47539.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree23018.9
4) Disagree30425.0
5) Strongly disagree342.8
8) Don't know332.7
9) Refusal/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
273) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] Migrant workers come to Northern Ireland just to get social security benefits. (MIGWRK10)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree978.0
2) Agree27822.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree23719.5
4) Disagree47839.3
5) Strongly disagree917.5
8) Don't know322.6
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
274) [THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT MIGRANT WORKERS IN NORTHERN IRELAND. HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] People's perceptions of migrant workers are tainted by the media. (MIGWRK11)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1109.1
2) Agree59549.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree26421.8
4) Disagree21417.7
5) Strongly disagree171.4
8) Don't know110.9
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1213100.0
275) Do you consider yourself to be a migrant worker? (UMWORKER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes272.2
2) No118697.5
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
276) Which of these political parties do you feel closest to, even if you do not always vote for them? (POLPARTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)25721.1
2) Sinn Féin15112.4
3) Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)21217.4
4) Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)22018.1
5) Alliance Party877.2
6) Other Party121.0
7) None of these25320.8
8) Other answer20.1
98) Don't know70.6
99) Refused/not answered151.2
Total1216100.0
277) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither? (UNINATID)
 TOTAL%
1) Unionist45237.2
2) Nationalist22318.4
3) Neither52443.2
4) Other20.2
8) Don't know50.4
9) Refused/not answered80.6
Total1214100.0
278) Would you call yourself a very strong (unionist/nationalist), fairly strong, or not very strong? (NIIDSTRN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, not unionist or nationalist53944.4
1) Very strong1099.0
2) Fairly strong28523.5
3) Not very strong28023.1
8) Don't know10.0
Total1214100.0
279) Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it… (NIRELND2)
 TOTAL%
1) To remain part of the United Kingdom, with direct rule20516.8
2) To remain part of the United Kingdom, with devolved government64052.7
3) To reunify with the rest of Ireland21417.6
4) Independent state675.5
5) Other answer292.4
8) Don't know564.6
9) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1215100.0
280) If the majority of people in Northern Ireland ever voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you… (FUTURE1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from NIRELND2: Respondent wants reunification21417.7
1) Would find this almost impossible to accept13611.2
2) Would not like it, but could live with it if you had to43936.2
3) Would happily accept the wishes of the majority39532.6
8) Don't know272.2
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1214100.0
281) If the majority of people in Northern Ireland never voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you… (FUTURE2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, from NIRELND2: Respondent wants to remain in the United Kingdom84569.5
1) Would find this almost impossible to accept100.8
2) Would not like it, but could live with it if you had to1139.3
3) Would happily accept the wishes of the majority22318.4
8) Don't know211.7
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
282) How much would you say you trust politicians generally? (POLTRUST)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal60.5
2) A fair amount23419.3
3) Not very much60449.8
4) Not at all34528.5
8) Don't know211.7
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1214100.0
283) And are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Northern Ireland MLAs are doing their job? (SATMLAS)
 TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied90.8
2) Fairly satisfied15412.7
3) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied21417.7
4) Fairly dissatisfied35829.5
5) Very dissatisfied44436.6
8) Don't know312.5
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1214100.0
284) From what you have seen and heard so far, do you think that having a Northern Ireland Assembly is giving ordinary people… (PUBVOICE)
 TOTAL%
1) More say in how Northern Ireland is governed32326.6
2) Less say1139.3
3) It is making no difference73860.8
8) Don't know363.0
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1214100.0
285) [LOOKING BACK OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, DO YOU THINK THAT NORTHERN IRELAND IS BETTER, WORSE OR JUST THE SAME IN TERMS OF…] The economy (DEVECON2)
 TOTAL%
1) Better51542.4
2) Worse41334.0
3) Just the same25220.7
8) Don't know292.4
9) Refused/not answered60.5
Total1215100.0
286) [LOOKING BACK OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, DOYOU THINK THAT NORTHERN IRELAND IS BETTER, WORSE OR JUST THE SAME IN TERMS OF…] Health care provision (DEVHEAL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Better40633.4
2) Worse40133.0
3) Just the same37130.6
8) Don't know332.7
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1215100.0
287) [LOOKING BACK OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, DO YOU THINK THAT NORTHERN IRELAND IS BETTER, WORSE OR JUST THE SAME IN TERMS OF…] Education provision (DEVEDUC2)
 TOTAL%
1) Better44736.8
2) Worse25921.3
3) Just the same45237.2
8) Don't know534.4
9) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1215100.0
288) Overall, do you think that the Northern Ireland Assembly has achieved… (AACHIEVE)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot867.1
2) A little59248.7
3) Nothing at all27822.9
4) Too early to tell22118.2
8) Don't know342.8
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
289) [THINKING ABOUT THE MINISTERS IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU TRUST A MINISTER FROM EACH OF THESE PARTIES TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] A minister from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) (MINDUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely trust635.2
2) Probably trust37731.1
3) Neither trust nor distrust40433.3
4) Probably distrust18815.5
5) Definitely distrust13611.2
8) Don't know423.5
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1213100.0
290) [THINKING ABOUT THE MINISTERS IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU TRUST A MINISTER FROM EACH OF THESE PARTIES TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] A minister from Sinn Féin (MINSF)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely trust181.5
2) Probably trust24520.2
3) Neither trust nor distrust40133.1
4) Probably distrust27722.9
5) Definitely distrust23319.2
8) Don't know363.0
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1213100.0
291) [THINKING ABOUT THE MINISTERS IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU TRUST A MINISTER FROM EACH OF THESE PARTIES TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] A minister from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) (MINSDLP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely trust494.1
2) Probably trust42835.3
3) Neither trust nor distrust43235.5
4) Probably distrust16313.4
5) Definitely distrust1028.4
8) Don't know373.1
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
292) [THINKING ABOUT THE MINISTERS IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU TRUST A MINISTER FROM EACH OF THESE PARTIES TO ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] A minister from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) (MINUUP)
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely trust625.1
2) Probably trust43135.5
3) Neither trust nor distrust43335.6
4) Probably distrust14812.2
5) Definitely distrust1008.2
8) Don't know383.2
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
293) And thinking about all the political changes that have taken place in Northern Ireland since 1998, would you say that they have benefited Catholics more than Protestants, Protestants more than Catholics or have Protestants and Catholics benefited equally? (BENFCHNG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestants benefited a lot more than Catholics191.6
2) Protestants benefited a little more than Catholics292.4
3) Catholics benefited a lot more than Protestants16913.9
4) Catholics benefited a little more than Protestants24119.9
5) Protestants and Catholics benefited equally61350.5
6) Other30.3
7) Neither side benefited967.9
8) Don't know413.3
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
294) Did you vote in the last general election, that is the one held on 7th March 2007? (VOTELGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes73560.6
2) No46238.1
8) Don't know121.0
9) Refused/not answered50.4
Total1214100.0
295) Some people think that better relations between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland will only come about through more mixing of the two communities. Others think that better relations will only come about through more separation. Which comes closest to your views… (PROTRCMX)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Better relations will come about through more mixing98280.8
2) Better relations will come about through more separation262.1
8) Can't choose867.1
Total1215100.0
296) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] Primary schools (MIXDPRIM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing51242.1
2) Bit more mixing39332.3
3) Keep things as they are15813.0
4) Bit more separation40.3
5) Much more separation70.6
8) Can't choose211.7
Total1216100.0
297) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] Secondary and grammar schools (MIXDGRAM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing52543.2
2) Bit more mixing38031.2
3) Keep things as they are15412.6
4) Bit more separation100.8
5) Much more separation40.3
8) Can't choose221.8
Total1216100.0
298) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] Where people live (MIXDLIV)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing45037.0
2) Bit more mixing43936.1
3) Keep things as they are16813.8
4) Bit more separation121.0
5) Much more separation20.2
8) Can't choose231.9
Total1215100.0
299) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] Where people work (MIXDWORK)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing53143.7
2) Bit more mixing41534.1
3) Keep things as they are12410.2
4) Bit more separation40.3
5) Much more separation10.0
8) Can't choose191.6
Total1215100.0
300) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] People's leisure or sports activities (MIXDLEIS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing56446.4
2) Bit more mixing40633.4
3) Keep things as they are988.1
4) Bit more separation90.8
5) Much more separation10.1
8) Can't choose161.3
Total1215100.0
301) [AND ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF MORE MIXING OR MORE SEPARATION IN…] People's marriages (MIXDMARR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Much more mixing30525.1
2) Bit more mixing36930.3
3) Keep things as they are27122.3
4) Bit more separation252.0
5) Much more separation191.6
8) Can't choose1058.6
Total1215100.0
302) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Town councils (ULAMP1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified99081.5
1) Identified1048.6
Total1215100.0
303) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Political parties (ULAMP2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified87872.3
1) Identified21517.7
Total1214100.0
304) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Cultural groups (ULAMP3)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified86971.6
1) Identified22418.5
Total1214100.0
305) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Paramilitary groups (ULAMP4)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified36830.3
1) Identified72559.8
Total1214100.0
306) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Other community groups (ULAMP5)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified95378.4
1) Identified14111.6
Total1215100.0
307) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Isolated individuals (ULAMP6)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified80065.8
1) Identified29424.2
Total1215100.0
308) [THINKING ABOUT FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON LAMPPOSTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP UNION FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Can't choose (ULAMP7)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified102984.8
1) Identified645.3
Total1214100.0
309) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Town councils (TRILAMP1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified105987.2
1) Identified352.9
Total1215100.0
310) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Political parties (TRILAMP2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified83168.4
1) Identified26321.6
Total1215100.0
311) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Cultural groups (TRILAMP3)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified88072.4
1) Identified21417.6
Total1215100.0
312) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Paramilitary groups (TRILAMP4)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified34428.3
1) Identified75061.7
Total1215100.0
313) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Other community groups (TRILAMP5)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified94577.9
1) Identified14812.2
Total1214100.0
314) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Isolated individuals (TRILAMP6)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified80065.8
1) Identified29424.2
Total1215100.0
315) [IN YOUR OPINION, WHO USUALLY PUTS UP IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAGS ON LAMPPOSTS?] Can't choose (TRILAMP7)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
0) Not identified102984.8
1) Identified645.3
Total1214100.0
316) And thinking about flags flown on lampposts on main streets in Northern Ireland, when do you think it is legitimate to display Union flags on main streets? (WHNUFLG2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) All year round504.1
2) Only for a few weeks around special events48439.9
3) For the months around special events1199.8
4) Never31926.3
5) It depends836.8
8) Can't choose383.2
Total1214100.0
317) And thinking about flags flown on lampposts on main streets in Northern Ireland, when do you think it is legitimate to display Irish Tricolours on main streets? (WHENTRI2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) All year round282.3
2) Only for a few weeks around special events34328.3
3) For the months around special events756.2
4) Never49240.5
5) It depends1129.2
8) Can't choose443.7
Total1215100.0
318) Would you be less willing to shop in neighborhoods with displays of loyalist flags or murals, more willing or would it make no difference? (SHOPUFLG)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Less willing41734.4
2) More willing423.5
3) Would make no difference57747.5
8) Can't choose574.7
Total1214100.0
319) Would you be less willing to shop in neighborhoods with displays of republican flags or murals, more willing or would it make no difference? (SHOPTRI)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self-completion1219.9
1) Less willing50241.4
2) More willing342.8
3) Would make no difference50841.8
8) Can't choose494.0
9) Refused/not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
320) Suppose a house in your immediate neighborhood was sold or rented to migrant workers from Eastern Europe. How comfortable or uncomfortable would you feel with these new neighbors? (MIGWNGH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very comfortable42334.8
2) A bit uncomfortable46238.1
3) Very uncomfortable927.6
4) I am from Eastern Europe myself211.7
8) Can't choose957.8
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
321) And suppose you needed an emergency appointment at your dentist's surgery and the only dentist who could see you was a migrant worker from an Eastern Europe country. How comfortable or uncomfortable do you think you would be with this dentist? (MIGWDENT)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, respondent is from Eastern Europe211.7
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very comfortable56746.7
2) A bit uncomfortable37631.0
3) Very uncomfortable645.3
8) Can't choose645.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
322) And suppose you were a patient in hospital and the nurse in charge of looking after you was a migrant worker from an Eastern European country. How comfortable or uncomfortable do you think you would be with this nurse? (MIGWNURS)
 TOTAL%
-2) Skip, respondent is from Eastern Europe211.7
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very comfortable65654.0
2) A bit uncomfortable32526.8
3) Very uncomfortable302.5
8) Can't choose615.0
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
323) Suppose you were a patient in hospital and the nurse in charge of looking after you was someone of a minority ethnic group. How comfortable or uncomfortable do you think you would be with this nurse? (CMEGNUR2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very comfortable72259.4
2) A bit uncomfortable27122.3
3) Very uncomfortable252.1
8) Can't choose746.1
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
324) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] People from minority ethnic communities are less respected in Northern Ireland than they once were. (NIMEC1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree877.1
2) Agree39132.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree35729.4
4) Disagree17614.5
5) Strongly disagree171.4
8) Can't choose645.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
325) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic communities living in Northern Ireland (NIMEC2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree473.8
2) Agree23119.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree31225.7
4) Disagree32326.6
5) Strongly disagree786.4
8) Can't choose1028.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
326) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND?] The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in Northern Ireland than it once was (NIMEC3)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree110.9
2) Agree16213.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree28023.1
4) Disagree42234.7
5) Strongly disagree13411.1
8) Can't choose836.9
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
327) [THINKING OF PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC LIFE, HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE AS…] School governors (MECGOV)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) A lot342.8
2) A little29023.9
3) Hardly at all56046.1
8) Can't choose20917.2
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
328) [THINKING OF PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC LIFE, HOW MUCH DOYOU THINK THAT PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE AS…] Politicians (MECPOL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) A lot362.9
2) A little31926.2
3) Hardly at all58648.3
8) Can't choose15212.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
329) [THINKING OF PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC LIFE, HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE AS…] Prominent business people (MECBUSNS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) A lot1179.6
2) A little56546.5
3) Hardly at all27322.5
8) Can't choose13811.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
330) [THINKING OF PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC LIFE, HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE AS…] Leaders within their churches or faith communities (MECFAITH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) A lot17114.1
2) A little41434.0
3) Hardly at all27222.4
8) Can't choose23619.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
331) [THINKING OF PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC LIFE, HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE AS…] Commentators in the media on issues concerning minority ethnic communities (MECMEDIA)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) A lot877.2
2) A little47339.0
3) Hardly at all34628.5
8) Can't choose18615.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
332) And how much do you agree or disagree with this statements? Organizations and leaders in public life, such as politicians, community groups, and churches should encourage members of minority ethnic communities to participate in public life (ORGMEC)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree17514.4
2) Agree52443.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree25220.7
4) Disagree665.4
5) Strongly disagree100.8
8) Can't choose675.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1216100.0
333) If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole? (RUHAPPY)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very happy35629.3
2) Fairly happy65353.8
3) Not very happy564.6
4) Not at all happy90.8
8) Can't choose181.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
334) Do you think it is wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations before marriage? (SEXBFMAR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Always wrong21417.6
2) Almost always wrong816.6
3) Wrong only sometimes12610.3
4) Not wrong at all57247.1
8) Can't choose1008.2
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
335) What about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than his or her husband or wife, is it? (ADULTERY)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Always wrong75662.2
2) Almost always wrong18915.6
3) Wrong only sometimes675.5
4) Not wrong at all161.3
8) Can't choose655.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
336) And what about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex, is it? (SEXHOMO)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Always wrong47639.2
2) Almost always wrong857.0
3) Wrong only sometimes746.1
4) Not wrong at all26722.0
8) Can't choose19115.7
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
337) [DO YOU PERSONALLY THINK IT IS WRONG OR NOT WRONG FOR A WOMAN TO HAVE AN ABORTION…] If there is a strong chance of a serious defect in the baby (ABORWRGA)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Always wrong27222.4
2) Almost always wrong15813.0
3) Wrong only sometimes24920.5
4) Not wrong at all28423.4
8) Can't choose12910.7
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
338) [DO YOU PERSONALLY THINK IT IS WRONG OR NOT WRONG FOR A WOMAN TO HAVE AN ABORTION…] If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children (ABORWRGB)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Always wrong47439.0
2) Almost always wrong18215.0
3) Wrong only sometimes15813.0
4) Not wrong at all15212.5
8) Can't choose12610.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
339) Do you agree or disagree… A husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (SEXROLE2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree796.5
2) Agree12710.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree19215.8
4) Disagree38932.0
5) Strongly disagree28923.8
8) Can't choose171.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
340) Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (PEOPTRST)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) People can almost always be trusted473.9
2) People can usually be trusted52243.0
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people39032.2
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1018.3
8) Can't choose322.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
341) [HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DO YOU HAVE IN…] Parliament at Westminster (PARLCONF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Complete confidence151.2
2) A great deal of confidence362.9
3) Some confidence41634.3
4) Very little confidence36630.1
5) No confidence at all16413.5
8) Can't choose967.9
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
342) [HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DOYOU HAVE IN…] Business and industry (BUSCONF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Complete confidence171.4
2) A great deal of confidence897.3
3) Some confidence59148.7
4) Very little confidence24219.9
5) No confidence at all695.7
8) Can't choose846.9
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
343) [HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DO YOU HAVE IN…] Churches and religious organizations (CHCHCONF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Complete confidence736.0
2) A great deal of confidence22318.4
3) Some confidence49240.5
4) Very little confidence17614.5
5) No confidence at all736.0
8) Can't choose554.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
344) [HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DO YOU HAVE IN…] Courts and the legal system (CORTCONF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Complete confidence292.4
2) A great deal of confidence13711.3
3) Some confidence51442.3
4) Very little confidence25420.9
5) No confidence at all1088.9
8) Can't choose504.1
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
345) [HOW MUCH CONFIDENCE DO YOU HAVE IN…] Schools and the educational system (SCHLCONF)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Complete confidence574.7
2) A great deal of confidence37530.8
3) Some confidence53744.2
4) Very little confidence645.3
5) No confidence at all161.3
8) Can't choose443.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
346) We are interested in the extent to which you have moved from one kind of place to another. Which do you think is most like your experience of life? (MOVELIFE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) I have lived in different countries21117.3
2) I have lived in different places in the same country26121.5
3) I have lived in different neighborhoods in the same place25320.8
4) I have always lived in the same neighborhood36830.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
347) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING?] Religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections. (RLGINFVT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree38031.2
2) Agree37430.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree13411.0
4) Disagree1159.4
5) Strongly disagree494.1
8) Can't choose413.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
348) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING?] Religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions. (RLGINFGV)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree31225.7
2) Agree37330.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree16113.3
4) Disagree15712.9
5) Strongly disagree453.7
8) Can't choose443.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
349) [PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND TELL ME WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.] Overall, modern science does more harm than good. (SCIEHARM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree473.9
2) Agree15112.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree29924.6
4) Disagree37030.5
5) Strongly disagree14712.1
8) Can't choose796.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
350) [PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND TELL ME WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.] We trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith. (SCIETRST)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree715.8
2) Agree22718.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree31225.7
4) Disagree30224.9
5) Strongly disagree1139.3
8) Can't choose685.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
351) [PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND TELL ME WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?] Looking around the world, religions bring more conflict than peace. (RELPROB1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree22318.3
2) Agree47338.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree19215.8
4) Disagree12810.5
5) Strongly disagree242.0
8) Can't choose534.4
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
352) [PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND TELL ME WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?] People with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others. (RELPROB2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion12110.0
1) Strongly agree25120.7
2) Agree54244.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree14311.8
4) Disagree957.9
5) Strongly disagree151.2
8) Can't choose453.7
9) Not answered10.1
Total1213100.0
353) Do you think that churches and religious organizations in this country have too much power or too little power? (CHCHPOWR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Far too much power947.7
2) Too much power29324.1
3) About the right amount of power47238.8
4) Too little power877.1
5) Far too little power141.1
8) Can't choose13411.0
9) Not answered10.1
Total1216100.0
354) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] All religious groups in Northern Ireland should have equal rights (RELRGHTS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree23719.5
2) Agree59348.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree12910.7
4) Disagree655.4
5) Strongly disagree131.1
8) Can't choose544.5
9) Not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
355) [HOW MUCH DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?] We must respect all religions (RESPREL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree31525.9
2) Agree60349.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree957.8
4) Disagree473.9
5) Strongly disagree151.2
8) Can't choose181.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
356) [PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND DIFFERENT REIGIOUS VIEWS. WOULD YOU ACCEPT A PERSON FROM A DIFFERENT RELIGION OR WITH A VERY DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS VIEW FROM YOURS…] …marrying a relative of yours? (DIFFMARR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely accept33527.6
2) Probably accept54444.8
3) Probably not accept1028.4
4) Definitely not accept534.4
8) Can't choose584.8
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
357) [PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS AND DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS VIEWS. WOULD YOU ACCEPT A PERSON FROM A DIFFERENT RELIGION OR WITH A VERY DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS VIEW FROM YOURS…] …being a candidate of the political party you prefer? (DIFFCAND)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely accept28023.0
2) Probably accept54544.8
3) Probably not accept988.1
4) Definitely not accept544.4
8) Can't choose1169.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
358) [THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHOSE VIEWS ARE CONSIDERED EXTREME BY THE MAJORITY. CONSIDER RELIGIOUS EXTREMISTS, THAT IS PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE THAT THEIR RELIGION IS THE ONLY TRUE FAITH AND ALL OTHER RELIGIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS ENEMIES. DO YOU THINK SUCH PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO…] …hold public meetings to express their views? (REXTMEET)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely907.4
2) Probably27923.0
3) Probably not27322.5
4) Definitely not35329.1
8) Can't choose978.0
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
359) [THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHOSE VIEWS ARE CONSIDERED EXTREME BY THE MAJORITY. CONSIDER RELIGIOUS EXTREMISTS, THAT IS PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE THAT THEIR RELIGION IS THE ONLY TRUE FAITH AND ALL OTHER RELIGIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS ENEMIES. DO YOU THINK SUCH PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO…] …publish books expressing their views? (REXTPUB)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely1109.1
2) Probably35429.2
3) Probably not25921.4
4) Definitely not26121.5
8) Can't choose1088.9
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
360) Which statement comes closest to expressing what you believe about God? (GODBELF1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) I don't believe in God736.0
2) I don't know whether there is a God and I don't believe there is any way to find out1199.8
3) I don't believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a Higher Power of some kind705.8
4) I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others776.4
5) While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God25320.9
6) I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it49941.1
9) Not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
361) Which best describes your beliefs about God? (GODBELF2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) I don't believe in God now and I never have504.1
2) I don't believe in God now, but I used to776.3
3) I believe in God now, but I didn't used to665.4
4) I believe in God now and I always have78164.4
8) Can't choose1189.7
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
362) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Life after death (AFTRLIFE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely43736.0
2) Yes probably32026.4
3) No probably not12410.2
4) No definitely not957.8
8) Can't choose1169.6
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
363) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Heaven (HEAVEN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely52743.4
2) Yes probably29924.7
3) No probably not1058.7
4) No definitely not746.1
8) Can't choose877.2
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
364) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Hell (HELL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely39832.8
2) Yes probably28423.4
3) No probably not18014.8
4) No definitely not12910.7
8) Can't choose1018.3
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
365) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Religious miracles (RELGMIRC)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely30825.3
2) Yes probably33027.2
3) No probably not21517.7
4) No definitely not14411.9
8) Can't choose967.9
9) Not answered10.1
Total1215100.0
366) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Reincarnation – being born in this world again and again (REINCARN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely594.9
2) Yes probably13210.8
3) No probably not34128.0
4) No definitely not41734.3
8) Can't choose14411.8
9) Not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
367) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Nirvana (NIRVANA)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely322.6
2) Yes probably695.7
3) No probably not25621.1
4) No definitely not37130.5
8) Can't choose36329.9
9) Not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
368) [DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] The supernatural powers of deceased ancestors (ANCESTOR)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely504.1
2) Yes probably1179.6
3) No probably not26722.0
4) No definitely not49240.4
8) Can't choose16713.7
9) Not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
369) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] There is a God who concerns himself with every human being personally. (GODCONCN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree29824.5
2) Agree35429.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree19716.2
4) Disagree1028.4
5) Strongly disagree625.1
8) Can't choose796.5
9) Not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
370) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] There is little that people can do to change the course of their lives. (FATALIST)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree715.8
2) Agree18615.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree1169.5
4) Disagree46738.4
5) Strongly disagree20617.0
8) Can't choose463.8
9) Not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
371) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] To me, life is meaningful only because God exists. (GODGMEAN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree17214.1
2) Agree23619.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree31225.7
4) Disagree22518.5
5) Strongly disagree998.2
8) Can't choose484.0
9) Not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
372) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] In my opinion, life does not serve any purpose. (LFNOPURP)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree141.2
2) Agree393.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree967.9
4) Disagree49740.9
5) Strongly disagree40733.5
8) Can't choose383.2
9) Not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
373) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] Life is only meaningful if you provide the meaning yourself. (SLFGMEAN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree826.8
2) Agree38331.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree22818.8
4) Disagree24219.9
5) Strongly disagree836.9
8) Can't choose736.0
9) Not answered20.2
Total1214100.0
374) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING…] I have my own way of connecting with God without churches or religious services. (GODNOCH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion12110.0
1) Strongly agree1159.5
2) Agree37230.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree21818.0
4) Disagree20617.0
5) Strongly disagree1018.3
8) Can't choose786.4
9) Not answered20.2
Total1213100.0
375) When you were a child, how often did your mother attend religious services? (MUMATTCH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never584.8
2) Less than once a year443.6
3) About once or twice a year504.1
4) Several times a year947.8
5) About once a month484.0
6) 2-3 times a month13811.3
7) Nearly every week1139.3
8) Every week40833.6
9) Several times a week796.5
10) No mother/mother not present40.4
98) Can't say/Can't remember534.4
99) Refused/not answered50.4
Total1215100.0
376) When you were a child, how often did your father attend religious services? (DADATTCH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never1088.9
2) Less than once a year645.3
3) About once or twice a year544.4
4) Several times a year907.4
5) About once a month584.8
6) 2-3 times a month1129.2
7) Nearly every week1078.8
8) Every week35829.5
9) Several times a week514.2
10) No father/father not present191.6
98) Can't say/Can't remember705.7
99) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
377) And what about when you were around 11 or 12, how often did you attend religious services then? (R11ATTCH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never615.0
2) Less than once a year211.7
3) About once or twice a year342.8
4) Several times a year14812.2
5) About once a month302.5
6) 2-3 times a month584.8
7) Nearly every week15112.4
8) Every week50942.0
9) Several times a week423.5
98) Can't say/Can't remember362.9
99) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1214100.0
378) About how often do you pray? (PRAYFREQ)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never19315.9
2) Less than once a year322.6
3) About once or twice a year655.3
4) Several times a year806.6
5) About once a month504.1
6) 2-3 times a month907.4
7) Nearly every week564.6
8) Every week1119.1
9) Several times a week957.8
10) Once a day20717.0
11) Several times a day1068.7
99) Refused/not answered90.8
Total1215100.0
379) How often do you take part in the activities or organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services? (CHRCHACT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never44736.8
2) Less than once a year1078.8
3) About once or twice a year12510.3
4) Several times a year1139.3
5) About once a month433.6
6) 2-3 times a month443.6
7) Nearly every week433.6
8) Every week12810.5
9) Several times a week373.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1214100.0
380) For religious reasons do you have in your home a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as a crucifix? (HOMEREL)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes31225.7
2) No77864.0
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1215100.0
381) How often do you visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to a church, temple or mosque? Please do not count attending regular services at your usual place of worship, if you have one. (HOLYVIST)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Never59248.7
2) Less than once a year14511.9
3) About once or twice a year12810.6
4) Several times a year13310.9
5) About once a month or more937.7
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
382) Would you describe yourself as… (RELIGIUS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Extremely religious242.0
2) Very religious1209.9
3) Somewhat religious49440.6
4) Neither religious nor non-religious21217.4
5) Somewhat non-religious846.9
6) Very non-religious746.1
7) Extremely non-religious443.6
8) Can't choose403.3
9) Refused/not answered20.2
Total1215100.0
383) What best describes you: (RELSPIRT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) I follow a religion and consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural28023.1
2) I follow a religion, but don't consider myself to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural40633.4
3) Don't follow a religion, but am a spiritual person interested in the sacred or supernatural1169.6
4) Don't follow a religion; don't consider myself a spiritual person interested in the sacred or supernatural13511.1
8) Can't choose15012.4
9) Refused/not answered60.5
Total1214100.0
384) Which of the following statements comes closest to your own views? (RELTRUTH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) There is very little truth in any religion715.8
2) There are basic truths in many religions69857.4
3) There is truth only in one religion16413.4
8) Can't choose15913.0
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1216100.0
385) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT PRACTISING A RELIGION HELPS PEOPLE TO…] find inner peace and happiness (RELHELP1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree27923.0
2) Agree55846.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree16113.3
4) Disagree252.1
5) Strongly disagree141.2
8) Can't choose534.4
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1214100.0
386) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT PRACTISING A RELIGION HELPS PEOPLE TO…] make friends (RELHELP2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree17614.5
2) Agree57547.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree23319.2
4) Disagree423.5
5) Strongly disagree161.3
8) Can't choose494.0
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
387) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT PRACTISING A RELIGION HELPS PEOPLE TO…] gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow (RELHELP3)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree36930.3
2) Agree58848.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree766.2
4) Disagree90.7
5) Strongly disagree100.8
8) Can't choose403.3
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1216100.0
388) [DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT PRACTISING A RELIGION HELPS PEOPLE TO…] meet the right kind of people (RELHELP4)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree12410.2
2) Agree38331.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree39132.2
4) Disagree1008.2
5) Strongly disagree262.1
8) Can't choose675.5
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
389) When you were a child, was your mother… (MUMRELGS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Extremely religious685.6
2) Very religious24920.5
3) Somewhat religious51442.3
4) Neither religious nor non-religious15112.4
5) Somewhat non- religious322.6
6) Very non-religious231.9
7) Extremely non- religious100.8
8) No mother/Mother not present30.3
98) Can't choose413.3
99) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
390) When you were a child, was your father… (DADRELGS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Extremely religious534.3
2) Very religious18815.5
3) Somewhat religious46938.6
4) Neither religious nor non-religious18114.9
5) Somewhat non- religious665.4
6) Very non-religious423.4
7) Extremely non- religious231.9
8) No father/Father not present171.4
98) Can't choose524.3
99) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
391) Is your spouse or partner (if you have one)… (PRTRELGS)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Extremely religious352.9
2) Very religious13611.2
3) Somewhat religious36930.4
4) Neither religious nor non-religious16013.2
5) Somewhat non- religious544.5
6) Very non-religious403.3
7) Extremely non- religious252.0
8) No spouse/partner21817.9
98) Can't choose534.3
99) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1215100.0
392) How important was religion in your upbringing? (IMPRELU)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion12110.0
1) Very important34228.2
2) Somewhat important47539.2
3) Not very important17314.3
4) Not at all important776.4
8) Can't choose211.7
9) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1213100.0
393) If you have children, how important is or was religion in their upbringing? (IMPRELCH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very important26521.9
2) Somewhat important38731.8
3) Not very important14311.8
4) Not at all important695.7
5) No children18615.3
8) Can't choose403.3
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
394) How important is religion in your daily life? (IMPRELDY)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very important26121.5
2) Somewhat important37430.8
3) Not very important24520.2
4) Not at all important17914.7
8) Can't choose302.5
9) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1214100.0
395) [IF YOU HAVE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, DO YOU THINK THAT GOD IS…] directly involved in your affairs? (GODINV)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes definitely27322.5
2) Yes probably36229.8
3) No probably not21617.8
4) No definitely not594.9
5) Don't believe in God756.1
8) Can't choose1068.7
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
396) [IF YOU HAVE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, DO YOU THINK THAT GOD IS…] angered by human sin? (GODANGER)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion12110.0
1) Yes definitely29124.0
2) Yes probably38331.6
3) No probably not12910.7
4) No definitely not564.6
5) Don't believe in God836.9
8) Can't choose14612.1
9) Refused/not answered40.4
Total1213100.0
397) Some schools are for children of a particular religion. What is your opinion about these schools? (SCHFAITH)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) No religious group should have its own schools40433.2
2) Some religious groups but not others should have their own schools15813.0
3) Any religious group should be able to have its own schools30825.3
8) Can't choose22118.2
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
398) Some books or films offend people who have strong religious beliefs. Should books and films that attack religions be banned by law or should they be allowed? (BANBOOK2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Should definitely be banned14011.5
2) Should probably be banned27622.7
3) Should probably be allowed30925.5
4) Should definitely be allowed14211.7
8) Can't choose22318.4
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
399) Scientists can now clone animals – in other words, make exact genetic copies of an animal. Do you approve or disapprove of cloning the best farm animals to improve breeding stock? (CLONEFRM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly approve504.1
2) Approve16813.9
3) Neither approve nor disapprove29123.9
4) Disapprove32226.5
5) Strongly disapprove14812.2
8) Can't choose1119.1
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
400) Some people think that scientists should be allowed to use cells from human embryos for certain types of medical research. Others think this should never be allowed. What do you think? (EMBRES)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely should be allowed15612.9
2) Probably should be allowed36129.7
3) Probably should not be allowed18815.5
4) Definitely should not be allowed21417.7
8) Can't choose17114.1
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1214100.0
401) People have different views about the beginning of human life. In your opinion, is an embryo a human being at the moment of conception? (EMBHUMAN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes, definitely42034.6
2) Yes, probably29224.0
3) No, probably not16513.6
4) No, definitely not655.3
5) It depends413.3
8) Can't choose1088.9
9) Refused/not answered30.3
Total1215100.0
402) Suppose a person has a painful incurable disease. Do you think that doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life, if the patient requests it? (EXIT1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Definitely should be allowed27422.5
2) Probably should be allowed38531.7
3) Proabably should not be allowed15112.4
4) Definitely should not be allowed14111.6
8) Can't choose14111.6
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
403) Some people think that women are still not treated equally in our society, while others think that efforts to change the status of women have gone too far. What is your opinion? (WOMENEQ)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) More should definitely be done to promote equality31025.6
2) More should probably be done to promote equality47939.5
3) Changes have probably gone too far12110.0
4) Changes have definitely gone too far191.6
8) Can't choose16213.3
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
404) Some people live with partners of the same sex. Do you approve or disapprove of laws that treat these partnerships somewhat like marriage? (CIVPART)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly approve736.0
2) Approve17614.5
3) Neither approve nor disapprove33727.7
4) Disapprove23919.6
5) Strongly disapprove18915.5
8) Can't choose796.5
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1216100.0
405) Do you approve or disapprove of allowing same-sex couples to adopt children? (SSEXADPT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly approve494.0
2) Approve13411.0
3) Neither approve nor disapprove24320.0
4) Disapprove31726.1
5) Strongly disapprove27222.4
8) Can't choose776.3
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
406) Should people who work with the general public be allowed to dress in a way that shows their religious faith – for example, by wearing veils, turban or crucifixes? (WEARRSYM)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Yes26321.7
2) No26722.0
3) It depends on the job33027.2
4) It depends on the symbol/religion12410.2
8) Can't choose1078.8
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1214100.0
407) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Immigration is a threat to our national identity." (IMMTHRT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Strongly agree806.6
2) Agree21918.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree29724.5
4) Disagree32426.7
5) Strongly disagree806.6
8) Can't choose927.6
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
408) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Nearly all Muslims living in Northern Ireland really want to fit in." (MUSFITIN)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion12110.0
1) Strongly agree302.5
2) Agree21417.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree39132.3
4) Disagree20717.1
5) Strongly disagree504.2
8) Undecided19816.3
9) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1213100.0
409) In political matters, people talk of the ‘left' and the ‘right.' Using this scale where 1 equals ‘left' and 10 equals ‘right' how would you place your views on this scale, generally speaking? (LEFTRGHT)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) One - Left423.5
2) Two423.5
3) Three877.1
4) Four967.9
5) Five29624.4
6) Six846.9
7) Seven746.1
8) Eight494.0
9) Nine90.7
10) Ten – Right161.3
98) Undecided29724.5
99) Refused/not answered20.1
Total1215100.0
410) There is a lot of talk these days about what the aims of this country should be for the next ten years. Would you please say which one of these you, yourself, consider the most important? (NIPRIOF1)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Maintaining order in the nation34828.7
2) Giving people more say in important government decisions30725.3
3) Fighting rising prices34728.5
4) Protecting freedom of speech887.3
8) Can't choose10.1
9) Refused/not answered30.2
Total1215100.0
411) And which would be the next most important? (NIPRIOF2)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Maintaining order in the nation24920.5
2) Giving people more say in important government decisions32326.6
3) Fighting rising prices29324.2
4) Protecting freedom of speech22018.1
8) Can't choose50.4
9) Refused/not answered40.3
Total1215100.0
412) Weight factor (WTFACTOR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,2151.000.47
413) Family religion – categorized (FAMRCODE)
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, other religion, other answer, or no self completion141.1
1) Catholic47939.4
2) Protestant68856.6
3) No religion342.8
Total1215100.0
414) Mother's religion – recoded (MUMRCODE)
 TOTAL%
-2) Missing14812.2
1) Catholic43035.4
2) Protestant62851.7
3) No religion80.7
Total1214100.0
415) Father's religion – recoded (DADRCODE)
 TOTAL%
-2) Missing16713.7
1) Catholic42535.0
2) Protestant60449.8
3) No religion181.5
Total1214100.0
416) Family religion – recoded (FRCODE)
 TOTAL%
-2) Missing13911.4
1) Catholic43235.6
2) Protestant62451.3
3) No religion201.6
Total1215100.0
417) Partner's religion – recoded (PRTRCODE)
 TOTAL%
-2) Missing51442.3
1) Catholic27622.7
2) Protestant39332.3
3) No religion322.7
Total1215100.0
418) Age - categorized (for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-241119.1
2) 25-3419015.7
3) 35-4423619.4
4) 45-5423119.0
5) 55-6421417.6
6) 65+23219.1
Total1214100.0
419) Sex of selected respondent (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male58648.3
2) Female62851.7
Total1214100.0
420) Religion – categorized (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Catholic44137.2
2) Protestant58849.6
3) No religion15613.2
Missing28
Total1185100.0
421) Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Never15915.1
2) Less than once a month27826.4
3) Less than once a week27125.7
4) Weekly or more34632.8
Missing167
Total1054100.0

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