Religion in Italy - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 345) WEIGHT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In the event of an economic crisis, it is right that immigrants lose their jobs before Italians. (EXTAGRE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	2589	57.7
2) I somewhat agree	1125	25.1
3) I strongly agree	774	17.3
Missing	13
Total	4488	100.0

2) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Today, Italy needs a strong man. (EXTAGRE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	1193	26.6
2) I somewhat agree	1310	29.2
3) I strongly agree	1988	44.3
Missing	9
Total	4491	100.0

3) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We must drastically reduce State intervention in society and support private entrepreneurship. (EXTAGRE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	1794	40.3
2) I somewhat agree	1585	35.6
3) I strongly agree	1077	24.2
Missing	38
Total	4456	100.0

4) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In Italy, the richest regions should contribute to the development of poorer ones. (EXTAGRE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	892	19.9
2) I somewhat agree	1684	37.6
3) I strongly agree	1900	42.4
Missing	20
Total	4476	100.0

5) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Today, only fools give birth to children. (EXTAGRE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	3864	86.1
2) I somewhat agree	365	8.1
3) I strongly agree	259	5.8
Missing	10
Total	4488	100.0

6) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? A married woman, even if she doesn't have any young children, should not work. (EXTAGRE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or fairly agree	3737	83.3
2) I somewhat agree	409	9.1
3) I strongly agree	339	7.6
Missing	13
Total	4485	100.0

7) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Divorce (CONDEM01)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	2827	63.0
2) I somewhat condemn	760	16.9
3) I strongly condemn	904	20.1
Missing	8
Total	4491	100.0

8) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Using public transportation without paying (CONDEM02)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	935	20.8
2) I somewhat condemn	1140	25.4
3) I strongly condemn	2413	53.8
Missing	10
Total	4488	100.0

9) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Having homosexual intercourse (CONDEM03)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	1707	38.2
2) I somewhat condemn	661	14.8
3) I strongly condemn	2095	46.9
Missing	37
Total	4463	100.0

10) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Declaring to the tax office (see: IRS) less than you earn (CONDEM04)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	1024	22.9
2) I somewhat condemn	1183	26.5
3) I strongly condemn	2265	50.6
Missing	26
Total	4472	100.0

11) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Having sex without being married (CONDEM05)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	3081	69.0
2) I somewhat condemn	653	14.6
3) I strongly condemn	729	16.3
Missing	32
Total	4463	100.0

12) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Sexually betraying your spouse or partner (CONDEM06)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	889	19.8
2) I somewhat condemn	1024	22.9
3) I strongly condemn	2564	57.3
Missing	24
Total	4477	100.0

13) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Buying frivolous goods (CONDEM07)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	2211	49.4
2) I somewhat condemn	1209	27.0
3) I strongly condemn	1060	23.7
Missing	19
Total	4480	100.0

14) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Living together without being married (CONDEM08)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	2892	64.5
2) I somewhat condemn	648	14.5
3) I strongly condemn	941	21.0
Missing	18
Total	4481	100.0

15) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Masturbating (CONDEM09)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	2461	55.5
2) I somewhat condemn	738	16.7
3) I strongly condemn	1231	27.8
Missing	63
Total	4430	100.0

16) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Being absent from work without a valid reason (CONDEM10)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	610	13.6
2) I somewhat condemn	1199	26.8
3) I strongly condemn	2670	59.6
Missing	20
Total	4479	100.0

17) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Use workforce off the books/records (CONDEM11)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	1105	24.7
2) I somewhat condemn	1212	27.1
3) I strongly condemn	2161	48.3
Missing	21
Total	4478	100.0

18) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Taking soft drugs (CONDEM12)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	771	17.2
2) I somewhat condemn	691	15.4
3) I strongly condemn	3028	67.4
Missing	10
Total	4490	100.0

19) We list below a series of behaviors that some consider morally unacceptable. Which would you condemn, and to what extent? Throwing away garbage in the woods, in parks, or into the sea (CONDEM13)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't condemn at all or I fairly condemn	280	6.2
2) I somewhat condemn	485	10.8
3) I strongly condemn	3721	83.0
Missing	13
Total	4486	100.0

20) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? People who commit murder should be sentenced to death. (EXAGREE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	2358	52.5
2) Somewhat agree	1000	22.3
3) Strongly agree	1135	25.3
Missing	8
Total	4493	100.0

21) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? We should reject the use of weapons under any circumstances. (EXAGREE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	1802	40.2
2) Somewhat agree	1185	26.4
3) Strongly agree	1498	33.4
Missing	15
Total	4485	100.0

22) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Most of the unemployed people or those who cannot find a job are people who don't want to work hard or people who have too high demands. (EXAGREE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	2694	60.1
2) Somewhat agree	1164	26.0
3) Strongly agree	625	13.9
Missing	17
Total	4483	100.0

23) To what extent do you agree with the following statements? The State should assist large families more. (EXAGREE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	939	20.9
2) Somewhat agree	1613	35.9
3) Strongly agree	1939	43.2
Missing	9
Total	4491	100.0

24) Do you consider yourself a believer? (URBELVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) I believe in Jesus Christ and in the teachings of the Catholic Church	2406	53.5
2) I believe in Jesus Christ, but only partially in the teachings of the Catholic Church	1374	30.5
3) I'm a believer but not in the Catholic Religion	101	2.2
4) I believe in God or a higher reality, but do not belong to any particular religion	289	6.4
5) I think that there is neither God nor higher reality	126	2.8
6) I'm still looking for it	123	2.7
7) I have never thought about it; I don't care; I don't know	81	1.8
Total	4500	100.0

25) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because I have been living in a background (nation, family) in which this religious faith prevails (YCNTBEL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1660	40.0
2) Second choice	649	15.6
3) Third choice	549	13.2
4) No choice	1293	31.2
Missing	385
Total	4151	100.0

26) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because I believe that my religion contains the true message (of religion) (YCNTBEL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	638	15.4
2) Second choice	595	14.3
3) Third choice	333	8.0
4) No choice	2586	62.3
Missing	385
Total	4152	100.0

27) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because I am fascinated by Jesus Christ (or other religions' figures) (YCNTBEL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	109	2.6
2) Second choice	175	4.2
3) Third choice	176	4.2
4) No choice	3693	88.9
Missing	385
Total	4153	100.0

28) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because I know some religious people whose testimony has convinced me (YCNTBEL4)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	83	2.0
2) Second choice	308	7.4
3) Third choice	233	5.6
4) No choice	3527	85.0
Missing	385
Total	4151	100.0

29) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because to believe in God is a human need (YCNTBEL5)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	828	19.9
2) Second choice	993	23.9
3) Third choice	606	14.6
4) No choice	1725	41.6
Missing	385
Total	4152	100.0

30) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because faith helps people answer the great questions of life (YCNTBEL6)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	432	10.4
2) Second choice	775	18.7
3) Third choice	874	21.0
4) No choice	2072	49.9
Missing	385
Total	4153	100.0

31) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): For devotion to some Saint or to the Virgin Mary (or, if not Catholic, Prophets) (YCNTBEL7)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	34	0.8
2) Second choice	134	3.2
3) Third choice	237	5.7
4) No choice	3747	90.2
Missing	385
Total	4152	100.0

32) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Because during my life I've felt God close to me (YCNTBEL8)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	322	7.8
2) Second choice	280	6.7
3) Third choice	539	13.0
4) No choice	3011	72.5
Missing	385
Total	4152	100.0

33) What are the reasons why as of today (if a believer) you continue to believe? (1st + 2nd + 3rd choice): Other (YCNTBEL9)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	41	1.0
2) Second choice	12	0.3
3) Third choice	31	0.8
4) No choice	4067	98.0
Missing	385
Total	4151	100.0

34) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Religion helps us to find the deeper meaning of life. (GODREL01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	897	20.0
2) Somewhat agree	1993	44.4
3) Strongly agree	1594	35.5
Missing	19
Total	4484	100.0

35) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Religion makes me more peaceful about death. (GODREL02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	1402	31.4
2) Somewhat agree	1633	36.6
3) Strongly agree	1422	31.9
Missing	46
Total	4457	100.0

36) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: God is a father who loves and who cares about every individual human being. (GODREL03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	1073	24.1
2) Somewhat agree	1517	34.1
3) Strongly agree	1858	41.8
Missing	59
Total	4448	100.0

37) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: What we call God is just the sum of our desires and ideals for life. (GODREL04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	3170	71.4
2) Somewhat agree	888	20.0
3) Strongly agree	383	8.6
Missing	62
Total	4441	100.0

38) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: There is no God, because if there were one He would not allow the spread of evil and injustice in the world. (GODREL05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	3946	88.5
2) Somewhat agree	335	7.5
3) Strongly agree	177	4.0
Missing	47
Total	4458	100.0

39) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Those who believe in God are the most naïve and ingenuous amongst people. (GODREL06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	4232	95.0
2) Somewhat agree	159	3.6
3) Strongly agree	64	1.4
Missing	46
Total	4455	100.0

40) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Disasters are the results of sins. (GODREL07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	3803	85.3
2) Somewhat agree	495	11.1
3) Strongly agree	158	3.5
Missing	45
Total	4456	100.0

41) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: Human beings are sinners and so need a God who forgives them. (GODREL08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	1532	34.3
2) Somewhat agree	1524	34.1
3) Strongly agree	1411	31.6
Missing	37
Total	4467	100.0

42) We list below a series of statements about God and religion. We would like to know if and to what extent you agree with them: People who are fine and having no big worries in life also have no need for God. (GODREL09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Don't agree at all-fairly	3755	84.0
2) Somewhat agree	455	10.2
3) Strongly agree	259	5.8
Missing	34
Total	4469	100.0

43) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: Human beings have an immortal soul. (BELIEF01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	1514	33.8
2) Somewhat	1333	29.7
3) Strongly	1635	36.5
Missing	18
Total	4482	100.0

44) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: Every man will come back to life at the end of time. (BELIEF02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	2065	46.2
2) Somewhat	1174	26.3
3) Strongly	1227	27.5
Missing	34
Total	4466	100.0

45) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: The word of God was revealed in the Scriptures (Bible, the Gospels, etc…) (BELIEF03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	835	18.7
2) Somewhat	1439	32.3
3) Strongly	2185	49.0
Missing	44
Total	4459	100.0

46) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: Believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. (BELIEF04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	606	13.6
2) Somewhat	988	22.2
3) Strongly	2864	64.2
Missing	45
Total	4458	100.0

47) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: The Catholic Church is an organization founded and directly supported by God. (BELIEF05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	1571	35.3
2) Somewhat	1334	30.0
3) Strongly	1549	34.8
Missing	43
Total	4454	100.0

48) We list below a series of beliefs. We would like to know how much do you believe in each of them: Some people are possessed by the Devil. (BELIEF06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	2705	60.6
2) Somewhat	1020	22.9
3) Strongly	737	16.5
Missing	39
Total	4462	100.0

49) What do you think there is in the after death? (AFTDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing	469	10.4
2) I don't know. I am uncertain.	943	21.0
3) You never know what comes after death.	1002	22.3
4) I think after death there is another life.	1865	41.5
5) I think that after death we'll be reincarnated as another man/woman or as another living creature.	167	3.7
6) Other	51	1.1
Missing	5
Total	4497	100.0

50) What is your opinion about Hell? (OPNHELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is a place of damnation for the wicked ones, who are punished in eternal flames.	734	16.4
2) It is an eternal exclusion from relationship with God.	1610	35.9
3) Hell doesn't exist, because God can't condemn any man to eternal damnation.	577	12.9
4) I do not believe in Hell.	993	22.2
5) I don't care. I have never asked myself this question.	567	12.7
Missing	19
Total	4481	100.0

51) What is your opinion about Heaven? (OPNHEVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is a place of eternal happiness, to reward the righteous.	1117	24.9
2) It is eternal communion with God.	2211	49.3
3) I do not believe in Heaven.	720	16.0
4) I do not care. I have never asked myself this question.	439	9.8
Missing	14
Total	4487	100.0

52) What is your opinion about the Devil? (OPNDEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) He is a creature that actually exists and pushes the man to evil.	1039	23.2
2) He is the natural aptitude to evil, the bad side of every man.	2181	48.6
3) Devil is just a folkloric invention, born from fear and superstition.	678	15.1
4) I do not care. I have never asked myself this question.	586	13.1
Missing	18
Total	4484	100.0

53) What do you think about the Virgin Mary's apparitions that allegedly took place in Lourdes and Fatima? (VMLORFAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) These are signs of God's presence among men.	2498	55.7
2) These are just folkloric inventions, hallucinations or suggestions.	415	9.3
3) These are inventions of the priests.	81	1.8
4) I am uncertain. I can't answer.	1317	29.4
5) I don't care.	176	3.9
Missing	16
Total	4487	100.0

54) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's something very concrete: family, work and my problems. (MEANLFE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1869	41.5
2) Second choice	1004	22.3
3) No choice	1628	36.2
Total	4501	100.0

55) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's what we make by our efforts and sacrifices. (MEANLFE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	841	18.7
2) Second choice	1405	31.2
3) No choice	2254	50.1
Total	4500	100.0

56) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): I do not ask myself such a question: I live and nothing else matters. (MEANLFE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	78	1.7
2) Second choice	76	1.7
3) No choice	4345	96.6
Total	4499	100.0

57) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's something that makes sense only if you enjoy it. (MEANLFE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	75	1.7
2) Second choice	176	3.9
3) No choice	4248	94.4
Total	4499	100.0

58) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): It's a gift from God, something to answer for. (MEANLFE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1158	25.7
2) Second choice	824	18.3
3) No choice	2518	55.9
Total	4500	100.0

59) What is for you the meaning of life? (1st or 2nd choice): Life is a mystery which man can only understand in pieces. (MEANLFE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	463	10.3
2) Second choice	672	14.9
3) No choice	3365	74.8
Total	4500	100.0

60) What do you think, or what would you think, about the sudden death of a loved one? (SUDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) It does not make sense, it is nonsense.	368	8.2
2) I think it is chance that rules human existence.	427	9.5
3) Sorrow is part of life and we must deal with it.	2661	59.4
4) I understand that man is limited and he needs someone bigger than himself.	309	6.9
5) I seek answers with my faith.	628	14.0
6) Other	86	1.9
Missing	24
Total	4479	100.0

61) What is the place of religion in your life? (PLACEREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Key place	691	15.4
2) Important place	1385	30.8
3) Somewhat important	1490	33.2
4) Not so important	692	15.4
5) Entirely irrelevant	233	5.2
Missing	10
Total	4491	100.0

62) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In pain, illness or danger. (GDPRES01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2055	45.7
2) Selected	2445	54.3
Total	4500	100.0

63) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): At the death of relatives, friends or at the thought of death. (GDPRES02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not seleceted	3287	73.1
2) Selected	1213	26.9
Total	4500	100.0

64) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In joy, happiness or success. (GDPRES03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3532	78.5
2) Selected	968	21.5
Total	4500	100.0

65) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In front of the beauties of nature or art. (GDPRES04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3419	76.0
2) Selected	1081	24.0
Total	4500	100.0

66) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): When I'm at peace with my conscience. (GDPRES05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3413	75.9
2) Selected	1087	24.1
Total	4500	100.0

67) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): When I pray or think of the meaning of life. (GDPRES06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3281	72.9
2) Selected	1219	27.1
Total	4500	100.0

68) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): During particular religious rituals or special celebrations. (GDPRES07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3962	88.0
2) Selected	538	12.0
Total	4500	100.0

69) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): When I need to face important decisions in my life. (GDPRES08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3825	85.0
2) Selected	675	15.0
Total	4500	100.0

70) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In the presence of somebody who clearly testifies love and faith. (GDPRES09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3791	84.3
2) Selected	709	15.7
Total	4500	100.0

71) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In some particular moments of community life. (GDPRES10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4252	94.5
2) Selected	248	5.5
Total	4500	100.0

72) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): In love experiences. (GDPRES11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4237	94.2
2) Selected	263	5.8
Total	4500	100.0

73) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): Under no circumstances. (GDPRES12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4123	91.6
2) Selected	377	8.4
Total	4500	100.0

74) Under what circumstances, as listed below, do you happen to feel the presence or the closeness of God or any higher being or power? (Up to three responses): Under other circumstances. (GDPRES13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4465	99.2
2) Selected	35	0.8
Total	4500	100.0

75) Usually how close do you feel to God? (CLOSTOGD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I do not believe in God	174	3.9
2) Not at all	121	2.7
3) Fairly close	676	15.1
4) Close enough	2329	51.9
5) Very close	883	19.7
6) I do not know	307	6.8
Missing	9
Total	4490	100.0

76) In your life, have you ever: Had a feeling that God or any higher being is watching over your life or protects you? (LIFEXP01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1837	40.8
2) Selected	2663	59.2
Total	4500	100.0

77) In your life, have you ever: Had a feeling that certain things happen because God wants to communicate something to you? (LIFEXP02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2846	63.2
2) Selected	1654	36.8
Total	4500	100.0

78) In your life, have you ever: Had a feeling that evil powers exist? (LIFEXP03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3811	84.7
2) Selected	689	15.3
Total	4500	100.0

79) In your life, have you ever: Had a feeling of having received mercy? (LIFEXP04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3506	77.9
2) Selected	994	22.1
Total	4500	100.0

80) In your life, have you ever: Felt deep contact with a loved one who passed away? (LIFEXP05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3491	77.6
2) Selected	1009	22.4
Total	4500	100.0

81) In your life, have you ever: Experienced extraordinary or supernatural situations, like: spirit communication, extracorporeal protection, levitation? (LIFEXP06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4375	97.2
2) Selected	125	2.8
Total	4500	100.0

82) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Made me more responsible. (RELEXP01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3037	67.5
2) Selected	1463	32.5
Total	4500	100.0

83) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Provided me help and comfort to overcome challenging moments. (RELEXP02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2048	45.5
2) Selected	2452	54.5
Total	4500	100.0

84) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Made me feel like having an important task in life. (RELEXP03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3814	84.8
2) Selected	686	15.2
Total	4500	100.0

85) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Gave me a sense of guilt. (RELEXP04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4006	89.0
2) Selected	494	11.0
Total	4500	100.0

86) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Enabled me to better distinguish between good and evil. (RELEXP05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2744	61.0
2) Selected	1756	39.0
Total	4500	100.0

87) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): I was just deluded. (RELEXP06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4420	98.2
2) Selected	80	1.8
Total	4500	100.0

88) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Prevented me from acting freely. (RELEXP07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4410	98.0
2) Selected	90	2.0
Total	4500	100.0

89) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Made my relations with people who don't think like I do more difficult. (RELEXP08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4369	97.1
2) Selected	131	2.9
Total	4500	100.0

90) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Made me more generous and helpful to others. (RELEXP09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2801	62.2
2) Selected	1699	37.8
Total	4500	100.0

91) How have your religious experiences affected your life? (Up to three responses): Had no particular influence. (RELEXP10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3796	84.3
2) Selected	704	15.7
Total	4500	100.0

92) In your opinion, how would it be if there were no religions in the world? (OPNOREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) In a better way	182	4.1
2) In the same way	400	9.0
3) In a worse way	2929	66.1
4) I don't know	917	20.7
Missing	66
Total	4428	100.0

93) Currently, what religion do you feel to belong? (RELBELNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	3980	88.6
2) Jehovah's Witness	26	0.6
3) Protestant	30	0.7
4) Orthodox	5	0.1
5) Jew	1	0.0
6) Muslim	29	0.6
7) Buddhist	12	0.3
8) Other	15	0.3
9) No religion	396	8.8
Missing	9
Total	4494	100.0

94) If you declared to belong to any religion: You belong to this religion: (RESNREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) For personal conviction, and actively	909	22.2
2) For personal conviction, but not always actively	1662	40.6
3) For cultural tradition, because of my formation	1116	27.3
4) Because I share some ideas of Catholicism (Or Judaism, Protestantism, etc.)	391	9.6
5) Other reason	14	0.3
Missing	456
Total	4092	100.0

95) If you declared to belong to any religion: Do you agree totally or partially in the way of understanding and living in the faith expressed by your church? (AGRFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but without any reservation	1271	31.1
2) Yes, but with some reservation	1338	32.8
3) I am Catholic (or Jewish, Protestant, etc.) but in my own way	991	24.2
4) I am Catholic (or Jewish, Protestant, etc.) even if my thoughts are not so clear	466	11.4
5) Other	19	0.5
Missing	463
Total	4085	100.0

96) If you declared to belong to any religion: Which one of the following statements do you feel closest to? (TRUREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) All religions are false	93	2.1
2) There is something true in all religions, so they are all the same	1466	32.8
3) There is one true religion, the others just contain some partial truths	1453	32.5
4) There is one true religion, the others are false	535	12.0
5) I can't answer that question	921	20.6
Missing	32
Total	4468	100.0

97) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Be a member of some associations, groups or religious movements (BLVRSH01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3794	84.3
2) Selected	706	15.7
Total	4500	100.0

98) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Pray (BLVRSH02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1582	35.1
2) Selected	2918	64.9
Total	4500	100.0

99) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Go to Mass on Sunday or attend religious services (BLVRSH03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2787	61.9
2) Selected	1713	38.1
Total	4500	100.0

100) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Counsel with priests (BLVRSH04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4049	90.0
2) Selected	451	10.0
Total	4500	100.0

101) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Devote himself/herself to the others (BLVRSH05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1436	31.9
2) Selected	3064	68.1
Total	4500	100.0

102) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Understand and deepen the truths of faith (BLVRSH06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3145	69.9
2) Selected	1355	30.1
Total	4500	100.0

103) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Give religious education to their children (BLVRSH07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1829	40.6
2) Selected	2671	59.4
Total	4500	100.0

104) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Follow the directions of the religious authorities (BLVRSH08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4185	93.0
2) Selected	315	7.0
Total	4500	100.0

105) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Respect life (BLVRSH09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1433	31.8
2) Selected	3067	68.2
Total	4500	100.0

106) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Read religious publications (BLVRSH10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4382	97.4
2) Selected	118	2.6
Total	4500	100.0

107) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Contribute to the economic needs of their Church or religious group (BLVRSH11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4060	90.2
2) Selected	440	9.8
Total	4500	100.0

108) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Look for God (BLVRSH12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3279	72.9
2) Selected	1221	27.1
Total	4500	100.0

109) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Commit himself/herself in politics for the common good (BLVRSH13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3919	87.1
2) Selected	581	12.9
Total	4500	100.0

110) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Read the Bible or other sacred texts and meditate on it (BLVRSH14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3924	87.2
2) Selected	576	12.8
Total	4500	100.0

111) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Respect nature (BLVRSH15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2849	63.3
2) Selected	1651	36.7
Total	4500	100.0

112) In your opinion, regardless of whether you are a believer or not, what should a person who believes in God do? (Mark the 5 most important actions): Practice acts of penance (BLVRSH16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4196	93.2
2) Selected	304	6.8
Total	4500	100.0

113) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Secular-based volunteer groups (BELONG01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4312	95.8
2) Selected	188	4.2
Total	4500	100.0

114) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Faith-based volunteer groups (BELONG02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4281	95.1
2) Selected	219	4.9
Total	4500	100.0

115) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Other groups, associations or movements, religious or faith-based (including parish Church groups) (BELONG03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4103	91.2
2) Selected	397	8.8
Total	4500	100.0

116) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Artistic or cultural groups (including choirs, pro loco=local office which organizes cultural and athletic events, private clubs) (BELONG04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4248	94.4
2) Selected	252	5.6
Total	4500	100.0

117) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Sports and recreational groups (BELONG05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4062	90.3
2) Selected	438	9.7
Total	4500	100.0

118) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Military or veterans organizations (BELONG06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4415	98.1
2) Selected	85	1.9
Total	4500	100.0

119) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Ethnic organizations (emigrates, former immigrants) (BELONG07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4477	99.5
2) Selected	23	0.5
Total	4500	100.0

120) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Groups for environment protection (ecologist) (BELONG08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4361	96.9
2) Selected	139	3.1
Total	4500	100.0

121) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Groups for Peace and Disarmament (BELONG09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4458	99.1
2) Selected	42	0.9
Total	4500	100.0

122) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? School clubs (BELONG10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4380	97.3
2) Selected	120	2.7
Total	4500	100.0

123) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Labor unions (BELONG11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4240	94.2
2) Selected	260	5.8
Total	4500	100.0

124) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Craft unions (BELONG12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4356	96.8
2) Selected	144	3.2
Total	4500	100.0

125) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Political parties (BELONG13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4350	96.7
2) Selected	150	3.3
Total	4500	100.0

126) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Other political groups or movements (BELONG14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4456	99.0
2) Selected	44	1.0
Total	4500	100.0

127) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Animation teams and youth-training groups (BELONG15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4377	97.3
2) Selected	123	2.7
Total	4500	100.0

128) Do you belong to one (or more) of any of the following types of group, association or movement? Other groups or movements (BELONG16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4389	97.5
2) Selected	111	2.5
Total	4500	100.0

129) If you belong to any faith-based groups, associations or movements, please tell us which group you are involved in and how often you attend to it: National catholic associations and movements (AC=Catholic Action, CL=Communion and Liberation, ACLI=Christian Association of Italian Workers, Scouts, etc.). (INVMNT01)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I do not attend	471	67.4
2) Yes, I occasionally attend	101	14.4
3) Yes, I regularly attend	127	18.2
Missing	3785
Total	699	100.0

130) If you belong to any faith-based groups, associations or movements, please tell us which group you are involved in and how often you attend to it: Parish/Church Groups (catechesis, prayer, liturgy and charity). (INVMNT02)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I do not attend	336	45.2
2) Yes, I occasionally attend	193	25.9
3) Yes, I regularly attend	214	28.8
Missing	3740
Total	743	100.0

131) If you belong to any faith-based groups, associations or movements, please tell us which group you are involved in and how often you attend to it: Other local Catholic Groups or associations (family groups, Bible reading groups, etc.). (INVMNT03)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I do not attend	476	75.1
2) Yes, I occasionally attend	86	13.5
3) Yes, I regularly attend	72	11.4
Missing	3858
Total	634	100.0

132) If you belong to any faith-based groups, associations or movements, please tell us which group you are involved in and how often you attend to it: Other faith-based (non catholic) groups or associations. (INVMNT04)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I do not attend	522	82.9
2) Yes, I occasionally attend	57	9.0
3) Yes, I regularly attend	51	8.1
Missing	3866
Total	630	100.0

133) What would you like religion to become in the future? A religion based on few core beliefs that unites Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and other believers. (RELFUT01)

	TOTAL	%
1) I wouldn't like it or maybe just a little	1529	38.9
2) I'd quite like it	1450	36.9
3) I'd like it very much	947	24.1
Missing	576
Total	3926	100.0

134) What would you like religion to become in the future? A religion that, above all, is involved in delivering man from all slavery and oppression on earth. (RELFUT02)

	TOTAL	%
1) I wouldn't like it or maybe just a little	607	15.3
2) I'd quite like it	1371	34.5
3) I'd like it very much	1990	50.1
Missing	533
Total	3968	100.0

135) How often do you pray or recite sacred formulas outside of religious services? (OFTPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	763	17.1
2) Sometimes, yearly	605	13.5
3) Sometimes, monthly	489	10.9
4) Sometimes, weekly	772	17.2
5) About once a day	1304	29.2
6) Several times a day	540	12.1
Missing	30
Total	4473	100.0

136) If you pray, why do you? I do it because I was taught that way. (WHYPRAY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3666	81.5
2) Selected	834	18.5
Total	4500	100.0

137) If you pray, why do you? I do it because it is mandatory for a believer. (WHYPRAY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3815	84.8
2) Selected	685	15.2
Total	4500	100.0

138) If you pray, why do you? I pray to feel closer to God. (WHYPRAY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2505	55.7
2) Selected	1995	44.3
Total	4500	100.0

139) If you pray, why do you? I do it to get help and comfort, especially in hard times. (WHYPRAY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2534	56.3
2) Selected	1966	43.7
Total	4500	100.0

140) If you pray, why do you? I do it to ask for forgiveness. (WHYPRAY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3535	78.6
2) Selected	965	21.4
Total	4500	100.0

141) If you pray, why do you? I do it to ask for material or spiritual graces. (WHYPRAY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4066	90.3
2) Selected	434	9.7
Total	4500	100.0

142) If you pray, why do you? I do it to praise and thank the Lord. (WHYPRAY7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3391	75.3
2) Selected	1109	24.7
Total	4500	100.0

143) If you pray, why do you? I do it to make things clear to myself and to think about myself. (WHYPRAY8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3481	77.4
2) Selected	1019	22.6
Total	4500	100.0

144) If you pray, why do you? I pray for other reasons. (WHYPRAY9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4435	98.6
2) Selected	65	1.4
Total	4500	100.0

145) Who do you turn to, most often? To God. (TURNTO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1925	42.8
2) Selected	2575	57.2
Total	4500	100.0

146) Who do you turn to, most often? To Jesus Christ. (TURNTO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2780	61.8
2) Selected	1720	38.2
Total	4500	100.0

147) Who do you turn to, most often? To the Virgin Mary. (TURNTO3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2393	53.2
2) Selected	2107	46.8
Total	4500	100.0

148) Who do you turn to, most often? To the Saints. (TURNTO4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3711	82.5
2) Selected	789	17.5
Total	4500	100.0

149) Who do you turn to, most often? To the Holy Ghost. (TURNTO5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4091	90.9
2) Selected	409	9.1
Total	4500	100.0

150) Who do you turn to, most often? To the Dead. (TURNTO6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3419	76.0
2) Selected	1081	24.0
Total	4500	100.0

151) Who do you turn to, most often? Other. (TURNTO7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4443	98.7
2) Selected	57	1.3
Total	4500	100.0

152) When you pray alone, how do you do? I use standard formulas/prayers. (HOWPRAY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1920	42.7
2) Selected	2580	57.3
Total	4500	100.0

153) When you pray alone, how do you do? I use my own words/expressions. (HOWPRAY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2177	48.4
2) Selected	2323	51.6
Total	4500	100.0

154) When you pray alone, how do you do? I read or meditate on the Bible or other Sacred Texts. (HOWPRAY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4171	92.7
2) Selected	329	7.3
Total	4500	100.0

155) When you pray alone, how do you do? I stand in silence, or listening, or in contemplation (HOWPRAY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3729	82.9
2) Selected	771	17.1
Total	4500	100.0

156) When you pray alone, how do you do? I reflect on my life and on what happens around me. (HOWPRAY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3203	71.2
2) Selected	1297	28.8
Total	4500	100.0

157) When you pray alone, how do you do? Other. (HOWPRAY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4475	99.4
2) Selected	25	0.6
Total	4500	100.0

158) Over the past year have you participated in meetings, conferences, debates and initiatives organized by your Church, religious groups or religious centers? (PARTMEET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never, because I don't care.	1210	27.4
2) Never, because I have no time.	1626	36.8
3) Never, for other reasons.	361	8.2
4) Yes, for my children (Catechism, First Communion, youth group, school, etc...).	290	6.6
5) Yes, for personal interest.	710	16.1
6) Yes, I do both for my children and for personal interest.	143	3.2
7) Yes, for other reasons.	78	1.8
Missing	82
Total	4418	100.0

159) If you did (participate in meetings, conferences...), who organized the events? Youth parish (Church) (ORGNZD1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3538	78.6
2) Selected	962	21.4
Total	4500	100.0

160) If you did (participate in meetings, conferences...), who organized the events? Other religious centers or organizations (ORGNZD2V)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4330	96.2
2) Selected	170	3.8
Total	4500	100.0

161) If you did (participate in meetings, conferences...), who organized the events? Other religious association, group or movement (ORGNZD3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4224	93.9
2) Selected	276	6.1
Total	4500	100.0

162) If you did (participate in meetings, conferences...), who organized the events? If you are not Catholic, your Church or religious community (denomination) (ORGNZD4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4463	99.2
2) Selected	37	0.8
Total	4500	100.0

163) Excluding weddings and funerals, how often do you attend Mass, if you are not Catholic, other religious rites? (OFTATND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	580	13.0
2) Once or twice a year	786	17.6
3) Several times a year	881	19.7
4) About once a month	305	6.8
5) Twice or three times a month	522	11.7
6) Weekly	1141	25.6
7) Several times a week	246	5.5
Missing	40
Total	4461	100.0

164) If you attend at least a few times a year, which is your predominant attitude during the Mass (or equivalent religious ritual)? (ATTMASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most of the time I watch absent-mindedly.	417	10.8
2) I participate with some discomfort because religious services seem too formal to me.	553	14.4
3) Usually I can concentrate and meditate.	2444	63.5
4) I enter deep communication with God.	436	11.3
Missing	672
Total	3850	100.0

165) What feeling did you gather from the sermon (homily) that you've heard during last Sunday Mass (or equivalent religious ritual)? The sermon was understandable. (SERMON01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all or just a little	570	14.8
2) Quite understandable	2167	56.3
3) Very understandable	1110	28.9
Missing	668
Total	3847	100.0

166) What feeling did you gather from the sermon (homily) that you've heard during last Sunday Mass (or equivalent religious ritual)? The sermon was challenging. (SERMON02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all or just a little	1887	49.5
2) Quite challenging	1343	35.3
3) Very challenging	578	15.2
Missing	709
Total	3808	100.0

167) What feeling did you gather from the sermon (homily) that you've heard during last Sunday Mass (or equivalent religious ritual)? The last sermon was controversial. (SERMON03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all or just a little	2904	76.4
2) Quite controversial	605	15.9
3) Very controversial	291	7.7
Missing	716
Total	3800	100.0

168) What feeling did you gather from the sermon (homily) that you've heard during last Sunday Mass (or equivalent religious ritual)? The sermon was long. (SERMON04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all or just a little	2041	53.3
2) Quite long	1054	27.5
3) Very long	735	19.2
Missing	684
Total	3830	100.0

169) Only for those who have children: Did you baptize your children? (BPTCHLD1)

	TOTAL	%
1) I didn't	52	1.8
2) I baptized just some of them	15	0.5
3) Yes, all of them	2784	97.6
Missing	1746
Total	2851	100.0

170) Only for those who have children: If you have a chance to make this decision today, what would be your choice? (BPTCHLD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) I wouldn't baptize my children.	80	2.8
2) I would baptize my children.	2540	89.2
3) I would leave them free to choose.	200	7.0
4) I would leave the choice to my spouse/partner.	12	0.4
5) I don't know.	16	0.6
Missing	1747
Total	2848	100.0

171) Only for those who don't have children: If you had children, what would be your choice about baptism? (BPTCHLD3)

	TOTAL	%
1) I wouldn't baptize my children.	59	3.5
2) I would baptize my children.	1319	79.7
3) I would leave them free to choose.	202	12.2
4) I would leave the choice to my spouse/partner.	31	1.8
5) I don't know.	45	2.7
Missing	2754
Total	1656	100.0

172) If you had to choose how to celebrate your wedding today, what would be your choice? (WEDCELEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would choose a religious ceremony.	3723	83.6
2) I would choose a civil ceremony.	339	7.6
3) I would prefer to live together with my partner or at least get married in an unofficial way.	290	6.5
4) I would neither live together nor marry.	102	2.3
Missing	48
Total	4454	100.0

173) If you got married or want to marry in a religious ceremony, what are the reasons for your choice? (YRELWED)

	TOTAL	%
1) For tradition, because the religious ceremony is part of our culture	1087	26.7
2) To avoid trouble at home and to please the family	126	3.1
3) Because I do not want to be different from other people	30	0.7
4) Because the religious ceremony is a stronger commitment than the civil one	363	8.9
5) Because my religion requires that way	325	8.0
6) Because the religious ceremony is the most beautiful and the atmosphere is more solemn	117	2.9
7) Because I believe in the religious meaning of marriage	1989	48.9
8) For other reasons	30	0.7
Missing	484
Total	4067	100.0

174) How often do you receive communion? (OFTCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I never do it.	882	19.7
2) I do it sometimes over many years.	753	16.8
3) I do it only at Christmas, at Easter or at other high holidays.	617	13.8
4) I do it a few times during the year.	955	21.3
5) I do it about once a month.	321	7.2
6) I do two or three times a month.	371	8.3
7) I do it every week.	435	9.7
8) I do it several times during the week.	141	3.2
Missing	23
Total	4475	100.0

175) How often do you approach the Confession? (OFTCONF)

	TOTAL	%
1) I never do it.	1148	25.7
2) I do it sometimes over many years.	975	21.8
3) I do it once or twice a year.	680	15.2
4) I do it a few times during the year.	959	21.4
5) I do it every month or so.	572	12.8
6) I do it more frequently than once a month.	140	3.1
Missing	27
Total	4474	100.0

176) What do you think about the current way to approach the Confession? (CONFAPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Confession should be kept the way it is now.	1921	43.1
2) The Confession must be retained, but it should be made some changes from the manner prescribed by the Church.	1019	22.9
3) The Confession makes no sense.	851	19.1
4) I don't know.	666	14.9
Missing	46
Total	4457	100.0

177) What makes you most uncomfortable with respect to the Confession? (UNCMCONF)

	TOTAL	%
1) The way some priests hear confession.	824	18.6
2) The priest is not necessary; to repent of sins to God is just fine.	1250	28.2
3) The fact of having to talk to another man about my guilt.	468	10.6
4) I think the Church hold as sin something that is not.	233	5.3
5) Nothing makes me uncomfortable, because I do not care.	324	7.3
6) Confession doesn't make me uncomfortable.	1282	29.0
7) Other.	48	1.1
Missing	75
Total	4429	100.0

178) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you participate in processions? (RELYER01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2571	57.7
2) Once	895	20.1
3) More than once	986	22.1
Missing	55
Total	4452	100.0

179) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you participate in pilgrimages? (RELYER02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	3784	85.2
2) Once	424	9.6
3) More than once	232	5.2
Missing	67
Total	4440	100.0

180) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you make or keep a vow? (RELYER03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	3637	82.2
2) Once	589	13.3
3) More than once	201	4.5
Missing	80
Total	4427	100.0

181) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you ask your Church to celebrate a requiem Mass for your departed? (RELYER04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2495	56.3
2) Once	675	15.2
3) More than once	1263	28.5
Missing	73
Total	4433	100.0

182) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you donate money to your parish or religious community (excluding offers during the Mass)? (RELYER05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2246	50.5
2) Once	844	19.0
3) More than once	1353	30.5
Missing	62
Total	4443	100.0

183) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you donate money to people, organizations or religious groups engaged in charities? (RELYER06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2720	61.4
2) Once	686	15.5
3) More than once	1024	23.1
Missing	69
Total	4430	100.0

184) Over the past year have you done any of this actions? Did you read religious books or magazines? (RELYER07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2574	57.9
2) Once	575	12.9
3) More than once	1295	29.1
Missing	57
Total	4444	100.0

185) In the last six months have you been speaking with a priest about personal or family issues? (SPKWPRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3515	78.1
2) Yes	985	21.9
Total	4500	100.0

186) Over the past six months: Did you read parish bulletins or diocese gazettes? (SXMON01)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	2774	62.0
2) Yes	1700	38.0
Missing	28
Total	4474	100.0

187) Over the past six months: Did you listen to "Radio Maria"? (SXMON02)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3823	85.5
2) Yes	649	14.5
Missing	31
Total	4472	100.0

188) Over the past six months: Did you follow religious radio and television programs? (SXMON03)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	2713	60.6
2) Yes	1767	39.4
Missing	23
Total	4480	100.0

189) In the course of your life, from the age of eighteen-twenty years old, did your faith in God increase or decrease? (FTHINDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) My faith increased	1386	31.0
2) My faith decreased	533	11.9
3) At times my faith increased, at times my faith decreased	845	18.9
4) My faith did not change substantially	1704	38.1
Missing	34
Total	4468	100.0

190) From the age of eighteen-twenty years old did you change your attitude towards the Catholic Church? (ATCATHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I got closer to the Church.	862	19.4
2) I moved away from the Church.	837	18.8
3) Sometimes I got closer, sometimes I moved away.	815	18.3
4) I didn't change my attitude substantially.	1931	43.4
Missing	59
Total	4445	100.0

191) In the course of your life: Have you ever had one or more moments of deep faith crisis? (RELIFE01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3067	68.2
2) Selected	1433	31.8
Total	4500	100.0

192) In the course of your life: Have you ever had one or more very positive religious experiences? (RELIFE02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2857	63.5
2) Selected	1643	36.5
Total	4500	100.0

193) In the course of your life: Have you ever changed religion? (RELIFE03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4451	98.9
2) Selected	49	1.1
Total	4500	100.0

194) Could you tell us when you think abortion is morally acceptable? (ABOMORAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never, under any circumstances.	931	20.8
2) Only in the case of a mother's life is in grave danger.	1313	29.3
3) Even in the case of fetus malformation or rape.	1295	28.9
4) Even when the family does not have the economic means to deal with the issue.	148	3.3
5) Both parents agree.	429	9.6
6) When the mother decides so.	368	8.2
Missing	19
Total	4484	100.0

195) What is your attitude toward contraception? (CONTRAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I support the use of contraceptives.	2480	55.4
2) I support the use of contraceptives, even by dealing with some moral issues.	731	16.3
3) I accept only natural methods of birth control.	675	15.1
4) I refuse all methods of birth-control.	586	13.1
Missing	28
Total	4472	100.0

196) Recent years have seen advances in scientific research spreading some practices that enable individuals to intervene in pregnancy and to modify the human fetus. From your point of view do you think that these practices are to be prevented, restricted or allowed? "Rent–a-womb" in order to have a child. (PRGREG01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prevent	2898	64.6
2) Restrict	827	18.4
3) Allow	421	9.4
4) I don't know	342	7.6
Missing	14
Total	4488	100.0

197) Recent years have seen advances in scientific research spreading some practices that enable individuals to intervene in pregnancy and to modify the human fetus. From your point of view do you think that these practices are to be prevented, restricted or allowed? Performing genetic experiments on human embryos. (PRGREG02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prevent	3581	79.8
2) Restrict	545	12.2
3) Allow	149	3.3
4) I don't know	211	4.7
Missing	16
Total	4486	100.0

198) Recent years have seen advances in scientific research spreading some practices that enable individuals to intervene in pregnancy and to modify the human fetus. From your point of view do you think that these practices are to be prevented, restricted or allowed? Having a child after the end of the woman fertile age. (PRGREG03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prevent	2785	62.1
2) Restrict	987	22.0
3) Allow	515	11.5
4) I don't know	197	4.4
Missing	18
Total	4484	100.0

199) Recent years have seen advances in scientific research spreading some practices that enable individuals to intervene in pregnancy and to modify the human fetus. From your point of view do you think that these practices are to be prevented, restricted or allowed? Using artificial methods to have a child (artificial insemination, test-tube fertilization). (PRGREG04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prevent	1875	41.8
2) Restrict	1059	23.6
3) Allow	1329	29.6
4) I don't know	224	5.0
Missing	13
Total	4487	100.0

200) Recent years have seen advances in scientific research spreading some practices that enable individuals to intervene in pregnancy and to modify the human fetus. From your point of view do you think that these practices are to be prevented, restricted or allowed? Use of a Sperm Bank/Cryobank. (PRGREG05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prevent	2627	58.6
2) Restrict	832	18.6
3) Allow	674	15.0
4) I don't know	350	7.8
Missing	19
Total	4483	100.0

201) And what do you think about: Euthanasia (to end the life of an incurably ill)? (MORISU01)

	TOTAL	%
1) I oppose.	1914	42.7
2) I'm uncertain.	1562	34.8
3) I support.	1010	22.5
Missing	14
Total	4486	100.0

202) And what do you think about: Legal recognition of same-sex couples? (MORISU02)

	TOTAL	%
1) I oppose.	2828	63.1
2) I'm uncertain.	955	21.3
3) I support.	698	15.6
Missing	18
Total	4481	100.0

203) And what do you think about: Adoption of a child by a single parent? (MORISU03)

	TOTAL	%
1) I oppose.	822	18.3
2) I'm uncertain.	1059	23.6
3) I support.	2606	58.1
Missing	14
Total	4487	100.0

204) Which one of the following statements do you feel closest to? (one answer) (GOODBAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is up to the Law of God to decide what is good and what is bad.	981	22.1
2) It is up to the individual conscience to decide what is good and what is bad.	1600	36.1
3) It's up to the individual conscience, paying attention to the Law of God, to decide what is good and what is bad.	1790	40.3
4) Other.	68	1.5
Missing	63
Total	4439	100.0

205) In politics, we usually speak of being on the left, center or right. Assuming this classification, where would you place, generally speaking, your political position? (POLSTAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Far-left	54	1.2
2) Left	570	12.7
3) Center-left	421	9.3
4) Center	691	15.4
5) Center-right	629	14.0
6) Right	370	8.2
7) Far-right	37	0.8
8) I don't know	799	17.8
9) I won't answer	929	20.6
Total	4500	100.0

206) PRC (PRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1283	42.6
2) Farther	1374	45.6
3) Closer	356	11.8
Missing	1355
Total	3013	100.0

207) PDS (PDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1645	54.6
2) Farther	712	23.6
3) Closer	655	21.8
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

208) PSI (PSI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2454	81.5
2) Farther	424	14.1
3) Closer	134	4.5
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

209) VERDI (VERDI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2478	82.3
2) Farther	94	3.1
3) Closer	440	14.6
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

210) RETE (RETE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2802	93.0
2) Farther	105	3.5
3) Closer	105	3.5
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

211) AD (AD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2713	90.1
2) Farther	81	2.7
3) Closer	218	7.2
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

212) CRISTIANO SOCIALI (CRSTNSCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2903	96.4
2) Farther	20	0.7
3) Closer	89	3.0
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

213) PPI (PPI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2225	73.9
2) Farther	170	5.6
3) Closer	617	20.5
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

214) PATTO SEGNI (PATSGNI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2567	85.2
2) Farther	55	1.8
3) Closer	390	13.0
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

215) LISTA PANNELLA (LSTPNLA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2696	89.5
2) Farther	147	4.9
3) Closer	169	5.6
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

216) FORZA ITALIA (FRZITLIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1460	48.5
2) Farther	400	13.3
3) Closer	1152	38.2
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

217) LEGA NORD (LEGANORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1782	59.2
2) Farther	816	27.1
3) Closer	414	13.7
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

218) UNIONE DI CENTRO (UNINCNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2923	97.1
2) Farther	17	0.6
3) Closer	71	2.4
Missing	1355
Total	3011	100.0

219) CCD (CCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2746	91.2
2) Farther	86	2.9
3) Closer	180	6.0
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

220) AN (AN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1333	44.3
2) Farther	1146	38.0
3) Closer	533	17.7
Missing	1355
Total	3012	100.0

221) OTHER PARTY (OTHRPRTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2994	99.4
2) Farther	1	0.0
3) Closer	18	0.6
Missing	1355
Total	3013	100.0

222) OTHER PARTY (OTHRPATY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3007	99.9
2) Farther	1	0.0
3) Closer	3	0.1
Missing	1355
Total	3011	100.0

223) NO ANSWER (NOANSWR)

	TOTAL	%
2) No answer	1488	100.0
Missing	3145
Total	1488	100.0

224) The political unity of Catholics is often spoken of; in your opinion, which is the fairest solution today? (PLUNCATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholics should vote for just one party of Christian inspiration.	322	7.3
2) Catholics should vote for those parties which better embody Christian values.	682	15.5
3) Catholics can vote for different parties, regardless of ideology, while trying to state Christian values in all of them.	1615	36.6
4) Catholics can vote for any party, without dealing with any particular moral issue.	1789	40.6
Missing	84
Total	4408	100.0

225) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Career (LIFSAT01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3923	87.2
2) Selected	577	12.8
Total	4500	100.0

226) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Money (LIFSAT02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3928	87.3
2) Selected	572	12.7
Total	4500	100.0

227) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Working honestly and with commitment (LIFSAT03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1448	32.2
2) Selected	3052	67.8
Total	4500	100.0

228) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having fun (LIFSAT04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3974	88.3
2) Selected	526	11.7
Total	4500	100.0

229) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Saving money (LIFSAT05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4033	89.6
2) Select	467	10.4
Total	4500	100.0

230) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having friends (LIFSAT06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2790	62.0
2) Selected	1710	38.0
Total	4500	100.0

231) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having a family to count on (LIFSAT07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1021	22.7
2) Selected	3479	77.3
Total	4500	100.0

232) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having job security (LIFSAT08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2946	65.5
2) Selected	1554	34.5
Total	4500	100.0

233) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Pursuing his own interests (LIFSAT09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4453	99.0
2) Selected	47	1.0
Total	4500	100.0

234) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Going through new experiences (LIFSAT10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4105	91.2
2) Selected	395	8.8
Total	4500	100.0

235) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having the opportunity to increase his knowledge (LIFSAT11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3510	78.0
2) Selected	990	22.0
Total	4500	100.0

236) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Committing himself to others (LIFSAT12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3385	75.2
2) Selected	1115	24.8
Total	4500	100.0

237) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Committing himself to changing society for the greater good (LIFSAT13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3502	77.8
2) Selected	998	22.2
Total	4500	100.0

238) Which of the following things do you think are the most important for a man to be satisfied with his life? (up to four choices): Having a emotional relationship (LIFSAT14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2935	65.2
2) Selected	1565	34.8
Total	4500	100.0

239) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Spend some time with my children. (EX2HRS01)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1594	35.4
2) Second choice	355	7.9
3) Third choice	189	4.2
4) No choice	2362	52.5
Total	4500	100.0

240) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Spend some time with my partner. (EX2HRS02)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	833	18.5
2) Second choice	960	21.3
3) Third choice	280	6.2
4) No choice	2428	53.9
Total	4501	100.0

241) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Do household chores, home improvement, shopping for my family. (EX2HRS03)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	192	4.3
2) Second choice	313	7.0
3) Third choice	301	6.7
4) No choice	3693	82.1
Total	4499	100.0

242) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Do a second job (out of financial need). (EX2HRS04)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	123	2.7
2) Second choice	147	3.3
3) Third choice	145	3.2
4) No choice	4085	90.8
Total	4500	100.0

243) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Do a second job (out of personal interest). (EX2HRS05)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	67	1.5
2) Second choice	84	1.9
3) Third choice	90	2.0
4) No choice	4258	94.7
Total	4499	100.0

244) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Spend some time with my friends and relatives. (EX2HRS06)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	333	7.4
2) Second choice	582	12.9
3) Third choice	535	11.9
4) No choice	3051	67.8
Total	4501	100.0

245) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Pay more attention to my health, to myself. (EX2HRS07)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	298	6.6
2) Second choice	452	10.1
3) Third choice	492	10.9
4) No choice	3258	72.4
Total	4500	100.0

246) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Read, study, or do some cultural activity, arts. (EX2HRS08)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	336	7.5
2) Second choice	385	8.6
3) Third choice	402	8.9
4) No choice	3377	75.1
Total	4500	100.0

247) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Do sports, gym, or go for a walk. (EX2HRS09)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	267	5.9
2) Second choice	426	9.5
3) Third choice	521	11.6
4) No choice	3286	73.0
Total	4500	100.0

248) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Recreation (TV, music, dance) and relax. (EX2HRS10)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	121	2.7
2) Second choice	259	5.8
3) Third choice	403	9.0
4) No choice	3717	82.6
Total	4500	100.0

249) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: Activities of social engagement or helping for neighbors. (EX2HRS11)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	259	5.7
2) Second choice	330	7.3
3) Third choice	525	11.7
4) No choice	3386	75.2
Total	4500	100.0

250) If you had two extra free hours per day, how would you use this time? (1st+2nd +3rd answer) I would use this time to: I don't know. (EX2HRS12)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	45	1.0
2) Second choice	13	0.3
3) Third choice	76	1.7
4) No choice	4367	97.0
Total	4501	100.0

251) How satisfied are you with your life? (SATLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I'm not satisfied.	532	12.0
2) I'm almost satisfied.	687	15.4
3) I'm quite satisfied.	2330	52.4
4) I'm satisfied.	898	20.2
Missing	52
Total	4447	100.0

252) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? It is possible to be a good Catholic without following the instructions of the Pope or bishops to matters of sexual morality. (RELSTA01)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	1170	26.1
2) I quite agree.	1606	35.8
3) I agree very much.	1529	34.1
4) I don't know.	178	4.0
Missing	17
Total	4483	100.0

253) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? Today in Italy, the Catholic Church and religious organizations have too much power. (RELSTA02)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	1849	41.2
2) I quite agree.	1426	31.8
3) I agree very much.	844	18.8
4) I don't know.	367	8.2
Missing	14
Total	4486	100.0

254) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? Religious rites are very boring and repetitive. (RELSTA03)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	2406	53.8
2) I quite agree.	1258	28.1
3) I agree very much.	648	14.5
4) I don't know.	162	3.6
Missing	27
Total	4474	100.0

255) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? The Italian State fails to protect religious minorities. (RELSTA04)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	1878	42.0
2) I quite agree.	864	19.3
3) I agree very much.	419	9.4
4) I don't know.	1311	29.3
Missing	29
Total	4472	100.0

256) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? There is no need for priests and the Church; everyone can deal personally with God. (RELSTA05)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	3040	67.8
2) I quite agree.	735	16.4
3) I agree very much.	557	12.4
4) I don't know.	151	3.4
Missing	18
Total	4483	100.0

257) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? It's important that Catholic Church hold onto its principles without being influenced by prevailing options. (RELSTA06)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	1080	24.2
2) I quite agree.	1399	31.3
3) I agree very much.	1564	35.1
4) I don't know.	419	9.4
Missing	35
Total	4462	100.0

258) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? In Italy the Catholic Church is the only moral and spiritual authority deserving respect. (RELSTA07)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	2028	45.4
2) I quite agree.	1181	26.4
3) I agree very much.	909	20.3
4) I don't know.	351	7.9
Missing	31
Total	4469	100.0

259) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? The Catholic Church preaches well, but doesn't put into practice what she says. (RELSTA08)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	1744	39.0
2) I quite agree.	1452	32.4
3) I agree very much.	938	21.0
4) I don't know.	342	7.6
Missing	25
Total	4476	100.0

260) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? In the Catholic Church the role of the laity (neither priests nor nuns) should be further enhanced. (RELSTA09)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	878	19.6
2) I quite agree.	1613	36.1
3) I agree very much.	1266	28.3
4) I don't know.	714	16.0
Missing	27
Total	4471	100.0

261) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? In religious practice, Muslims are more serious and committed than Christians. (RELSTA10)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't agree at all or somewhat agree.	853	19.1
2) I quite agree.	698	15.6
3) I agree very much.	1041	23.3
4) I don't know.	1878	42.0
Missing	26
Total	4470	100.0

262) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): To proclaim Jesus Christ and his Gospel. (CHRSOC01)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1326	29.5
2) Second choice	215	4.8
3) Third choice	211	4.7
4) No choice	2749	61.1
Total	4501	100.0

263) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): To administer sacraments. (CHRSOC02)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	250	5.5
2) Second choice	453	10.1
3) Third choice	163	3.6
4) No choice	3635	80.8
Total	4501	100.0

264) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Educating young people. (CHRSOC03)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	924	20.5
2) Second choice	754	16.7
3) Third choice	452	10.0
4) No choice	2371	52.7
Total	4501	100.0

265) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Helping people in need. (CHRSOC04)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	1196	26.6
2) Second choice	1131	25.1
3) Third choice	653	14.5
4) No choice	1519	33.8
Total	4499	100.0

266) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): To teach clearly what is good and what is bad. (CHRSOC05)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	63	1.4
2) Second choice	170	3.8
3) Third choice	235	5.2
4) No choice	4032	89.6
Total	4500	100.0

267) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Promoting peace among nations. (CHRSOC06)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	259	5.8
2) Second choice	610	13.6
3) Third choice	638	14.2
4) No choice	2993	66.5
Total	4500	100.0

268) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): To take a stand on social issues (immigration, unemployment, corruption). (CHRSOC07)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	71	1.6
2) Second choice	226	5.0
3) Third choice	295	6.6
4) No choice	3908	86.8
Total	4500	100.0

269) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Fighting the Mafia (Italian mob) and organized crime. (CHRSOC08)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	115	2.6
2) Second choice	263	5.8
3) Third choice	400	8.9
4) No choice	3722	82.7
Total	4500	100.0

270) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Maintaining socials services run by the Church and religious orders (hospitals, schools, therapeutic communities). (CHRSOC09)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	74	1.6
2) Second choice	256	5.7
3) Third choice	381	8.5
4) No choice	3790	84.2
Total	4501	100.0

271) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Sending missionaries around the world. (CHRSOC10)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	125	2.8
2) Second choice	215	4.8
3) Third choice	431	9.6
4) No choice	3730	82.9
Total	4501	100.0

272) Amongst the many actions that the Church plays in society, what do you consider the most important in the following list? (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice): Dialoguing with other religions. (CHRSOC11)

	TOTAL	%
1) First choice	75	1.7
2) Second choice	132	2.9
3) Third choice	371	8.3
4) No choice	3922	87.1
Total	4500	100.0

273) What is your opinion on those monks and nuns who live in seclusion (permanently closed in their convent)? (NUNSECL)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is the highest religious testimony.	756	16.9
2) It is a kind of religious testimony as good as any other.	914	20.4
3) It's better for monks and nuns to live amongst the people.	1970	44.0
4) It's nonsense (or other negative definitions).	839	18.7
Missing	21
Total	4479	100.0

274) If one day the parish of your neighborhood or your village were closed or discontinued (for example due to lack of priests), do you think the social life of the neighborhood or the village would be affected negatively? (CHRCLOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all-fairly	705	15.7
2) Somewhat	1841	41.0
3) Strongly	1600	35.6
4) Do not know	343	7.6
Missing	12
Total	4489	100.0

275) Do you think is it fair to finance churches by the "8/1000" of income tax? (CHINCTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	917	20.4
2) Do not know	788	17.6
3) Yes	2601	58.0
4) Do not know 8/1000	180	4.0
Missing	14
Total	4486	100.0

276) What do you think about religious teaching in public schools? (RELTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is fine as it is now, as the teaching of a specific religion.	2331	52.1
2) It should be switched to history of religions.	1580	35.3
3) It should be discontinued.	135	3.0
4) Do not know.	355	7.9
5) Other.	71	1.6
Missing	27
Total	4472	100.0

277) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? Loneliness linked to this kind of life. (OBRELF01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3592	79.8
2) Selected	908	20.2
Total	4500	100.0

278) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? Today there are other ways to make a choice of religious commitment. (OBRELF02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3531	78.5
2) Selected	969	21.5
Total	4500	100.0

279) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? They must renounce too many things. (OBRELF03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3297	73.3
2) Selected	1203	26.7
Total	4500	100.0

280) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? Cannot marry or have child. (OBRELF04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	2818	62.6
2) Selected	1682	37.4
Total	4500	100.0

281) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? It is a choice that commits an entire life. (OBRELF05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3428	76.2
2) Selected	1072	23.8
Total	4500	100.0

282) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? Present-day mind-set opposes this choice. (OBRELF06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3873	86.1
2) Selected	627	13.9
Total	4500	100.0

283) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? The weight of responsibility involved by such a choice. (OBRELF07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3690	82.0
2) Selected	810	18.0
Total	4500	100.0

284) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? The bond of obedience towards superiors is too strict. (OBRELF08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4359	96.9
2) Selected	141	3.1
Total	4500	100.0

285) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? It is retrograde way of life. (OBRELF09)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4267	94.8
2) Selected	233	5.2
Total	4500	100.0

286) In your opinion what are the main obstacles today to the choice of a priestly or religious life (priest, nun, monk)? Other. (OBRELF10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4389	97.5
2) Selected	111	2.5
Total	4500	100.0

287) What do you think about Catholic priest celibacy? (PRSTCEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Celibacy should be preserved.	1589	35.4
2) Celibacy should be abolished.	2026	45.1
3) I don't know.	879	19.6
Missing	7
Total	4494	100.0

288) In your opinion, in the Catholic Church women should be: (CATHLWOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) More important than now.	2129	47.9
2) Less important than now.	122	2.7
3) Important as they are now.	2189	49.3
Missing	59
Total	4440	100.0

289) What do you think of women as priests? (WOMPRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Negative	1405	31.5
2) Confused	1290	28.9
3) Positive	1555	34.8
4) Strongly positive	216	4.8
Missing	34
Total	4466	100.0

290) What do you think about the relationship between public school and private school? (PBPVSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) There should be only public schools.	1326	29.5
2) There may also be private schools, but just who want it should pay for it.	1548	34.5
3) The State should also fund private schools, both secular and Catholic.	1082	24.1
4) Public school should be abolished on behalf of a free competition among private schools.	86	1.9
5) I don't know.	445	9.9
Missing	12
Total	4487	100.0

291) Briefly, how is your overall opinion over the Catholic Church in Italy? (CTCHITLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Negative	226	5.0
2) Critical	998	22.2
3) Uncertain	1157	25.8
4) Positive	1902	42.3
5) Strongly positive	211	4.7
Missing	6
Total	4494	100.0

292) Rate your competence in religious matters? (RELCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No competence	129	2.9
2) Lack of competence	1162	25.8
3) Almost sufficient competence	1194	26.6
4) Sufficient	1511	33.6
5) Good competence	500	11.1
Missing	4
Total	4496	100.0

293) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The influence of the stars on people behavior. (PHEBEL01)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	2801	62.4
2) Partially believe	1071	23.8
3) Believe	348	7.7
4) Do not know	272	6.1
Missing	8
Total	4492	100.0

294) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The ability of some people to communicate with the dead. (PHEBEL02)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	2813	62.6
2) Partially believe	854	19.0
3) Believe	411	9.2
4) Do not know	413	9.2
Missing	9
Total	4491	100.0

295) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The special powers that manifest themselves in séances (dancing tables, messages from the beyond, etc.). (PHEBEL03)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	3324	74.1
2) Partially believe	494	11.0
3) Believe	259	5.8
4) Do not know	409	9.1
Missing	15
Total	4486	100.0

296) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The possibility to foretell people's fate by palmistry. (PHEBEL04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	3468	77.3
2) Partially believe	600	13.4
3) Believe	147	3.3
4) Do not know	273	6.1
Missing	14
Total	4488	100.0

297) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: Telepathy, the ability to communicate remotely with other people thoughts and feelings. (PHEBEL05)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	2392	53.4
2) Partially believe	1144	25.5
3) Believe	556	12.4
4) Do not know	385	8.6
Missing	19
Total	4477	100.0

298) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The existence of "evil eye" and curses. (PHEBEL06)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	2918	65.0
2) Partially believe	852	19.0
3) Believe	512	11.4
4) Do not know	204	4.6
Missing	15
Total	4486	100.0

299) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The existence of spirits or powers other than God, Angels and Saints, being able to influence the lives of human beings. (PHEBEL07)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	2929	65.4
2) Partially believe	671	15.0
3) Believe	474	10.6
4) Do not know	406	9.1
Missing	18
Total	4480	100.0

300) The following is a list of phenomena or beliefs. We would like to know whether you believe in some of them or not: The ability to solve problems or to predict the future by sorcerers. (PHEBEL08)

	TOTAL	%
1) Do not believe	3901	86.9
2) Partially believe	315	7.0
3) Believe	74	1.7
4) Do not know	198	4.4
Missing	12
Total	4488	100.0

301) Do you think paranormal phenomena are caused: (PARPHCAU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mainly by tricks.	1416	32.0
2) Mainly by suggestion, hallucinations.	1363	30.8
3) By the power and influence of unknown forces.	888	20.0
4) By something that science will never explain.	664	15.0
5) Other	98	2.2
Missing	68
Total	4429	100.0

302) Over the last few years, have you: Received or performed some magic, or seen sorcerers? (PHEYEAR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	4285	95.4
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	177	3.9
3) Several times over the last few years	29	0.7
Missing	10
Total	4491	100.0

303) Over the last few years, have you: Asked for a palm or card reading? (PHEYEAR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	3724	83.0
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	651	14.5
3) Several times over the last few years	111	2.5
Missing	15
Total	4486	100.0

304) Over the last few years, have you: Felt like you've been struck by the "evil eye", hexed or cursed? (PHEYEAR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	3770	84.2
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	520	11.6
3) Several times over the last few years	190	4.2
Missing	21
Total	4480	100.0

305) Over the last few years, have you: Participated in séances? (PHEYEAR4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	4331	96.7
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	128	2.9
3) Several times over the last few years	21	0.5
Missing	21
Total	4480	100.0

306) Do you keep (at home or on you) some lucky charm or item to which you are in some way attached? (LUKYCHRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3720	85.7
2) Yes	623	14.3
Missing	144
Total	4343	100.0

307) Over the last few years, have you: Seen people who are supposed to have healing powers? (PARYEAR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	3947	87.9
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	285	6.3
3) Several times over the last few years	210	4.7
4) Do not know it	46	1.0
Missing	12
Total	4488	100.0

308) Over the last few years, have you: Performed Zen meditation, yoga or transcendental meditation? (PARYEAR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	4238	94.5
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	78	1.7
3) Several times over the last few years	93	2.1
4) Do not know it	76	1.7
Missing	13
Total	4485	100.0

309) Over the last few years, have you: Associated with groups seeking esoteric path or unconventional way of spirituality? (PARYEAR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never over the last few years	4333	96.7
2) 1-2 times over the last few years	44	1.0
3) Several times over the last few years	26	0.6
4) Do not know it	77	1.7
Missing	19
Total	4480	100.0

310) Over the last few years, have you: Read/Listened to Horoscope forecasts? (HORSFOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1249	27.8
2) Sometimes	2786	62.0
3) Monthly	39	0.9
4) Once a week	137	3.0
5) More than once a week	91	2.0
6) Daily	191	4.2
Missing	8
Total	4493	100.0

311) Do you believe in horoscope forecasts? (BELVHORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	2693	60.0
2) Fairly	1454	32.4
3) Somewhat	296	6.6
4) Strongly	42	0.9
Missing	15
Total	4485	100.0

312) Vegetarian (VEGTRIAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	4279	95.9
2) Yes	184	4.1
Missing	34
Total	4463	100.0

313) Prefer alternative medicine (PFALTMED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	795	17.7
2) Sometimes	2831	63.0
3) Always	235	5.2
4) Do not know	631	14.1
Missing	8
Total	4492	100.0

314) Used alternative medicine (USALTMED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	3175	71.0
2) Sometimes	1129	25.2
3) Always	170	3.8
Missing	24
Total	4474	100.0

315) Gender (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	2228	49.5
2) Female	2272	50.5
Total	4500	100.0

316) Age (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4,500	42.30	15.78

317) Marital Status (MRTLSTUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Unmarried	1291	28.7
2) Married my religious rite	2704	60.1
3) Married by civil rite	114	2.5
4) Widowed (married by religious rite)	215	4.8
5) Widowed (married by civil rite)	6	0.1
6) Separated or divorced	114	2.5
7) Living together (unmarried)	52	1.2
Missing	4
Total	4496	100.0

318) Live with parents/parent in law (LIVPRNTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3206	71.2
2) Selected	1294	28.8
Total	4500	100.0

319) Live alone (LIVALONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4233	94.1
2) Selected	267	5.9
Total	4500	100.0

320) Live with spouse/partner (LIVPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	1721	38.2
2) Selected	2779	61.8
Total	4500	100.0

321) Live with children <15 (LIVYCHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3364	74.8
2) Selected	1136	25.2
Total	4500	100.0

322) Live with children >14 (LIVOCHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3051	67.8
2) Selected	1449	32.2
Total	4500	100.0

323) Live with siblings (LIVSIBLG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	3726	82.8
2) Selected	774	17.2
Total	4500	100.0

324) Live with relatives (LIVWREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4296	95.5
2) Selected	204	4.5
Total	4500	100.0

325) Live with others (LIVWOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not selected	4423	98.3
2) Selected	77	1.7
Total	4500	100.0

326) Household members (HOUSMEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	251	5.6
2) Two	853	19.0
3) Three	1153	25.7
4) Four	1302	29.0
5) Five or more	934	20.8
Missing	7
Total	4493	100.0

327) Education (EDUCTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Elementary school (not achieved)	284	6.3
2) Elementary school	1223	27.2
3) Middle school	1164	25.9
4) Professional/Vocational school	388	8.6
5) Technical/Business College	611	13.6
6) Teacher-training school	171	3.8
7) High-school	217	4.8
8) Post high-school specialization	58	1.3
9) University/Graduation not achieved	113	2.5
10) Business administration degree	31	0.7
11) Politics/Social degree	17	0.4
12) Law degree	34	0.8
13) Arts degree	80	1.8
14) Science degree	108	2.4
Total	4499	100.0

328) Spouse/Partner education (SPOSEEDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Elementary school (not achieved)	255	8.0
2) Elementary school	947	29.8
3) Middle school	857	27.0
4) Professional/Vocational school	206	6.5
5) Technical/Business College	427	13.4
6) Teacher-training school	117	3.7
7) High-school	97	3.0
8) Post high-school specialization	32	1.0
9) University/Graduation not achieved	18	0.6
10) Business administration degree	24	0.8
11) Politics/Social degree	10	0.3
12) Law degree	26	0.8
13) Arts degree	62	1.9
14) Science degree	101	3.2
Missing	1390
Total	3179	100.0

329) Father Education (FATHREDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Elementary school (not achieved)	1225	28.7
2) Elementary school	1760	41.2
3) Middle school	621	14.5
4) Professional/Vocational school	102	2.4
5) Technical/Business College	267	6.2
6) Teacher-training school	31	0.7
7) High-school	70	1.6
8) Post high-school specialization	9	0.2
9) University/Graduation not achieved	8	0.2
10) Business administration degree	30	0.7
11) Politics/Social degree	4	0.1
12) Law degree	30	0.7
13) Arts degree	24	0.6
14) Science degree	90	2.1
Missing	218
Total	4271	100.0

330) Employment Status (EMPLSTUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time employment	1983	44.2
2) Part-time employment	339	7.6
3) Student	330	7.4
4) Unemployment/Seeking for a job	299	6.7
5) Invalid	41	0.9
6) Retired	701	15.6
7) Housewife	797	17.8
Missing	10
Total	4490	100.0

331) Spouse/Partner Employment Status (SPOSEMST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time employment	1353	42.6
2) Part-time employment	201	6.3
3) Student	5	0.2
4) Unemployment/Seeking for a job	142	4.5
5) Invalid	7	0.2
6) Retired	501	15.8
7) Housewife	734	23.1
8) Passed away	232	7.3
Missing	1393
Total	3175	100.0

332) Father Employment Status (FAEMPST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time employment	812	18.7
2) Part-time employment	70	1.6
4) Unemployment/Seeking for a job	62	1.4
5) Invalid	26	0.6
6) Retired	1183	27.2
8) Passed away	2191	50.4
Missing	140
Total	4344	100.0

333) Profession (PROFSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Farmer (small)	197	5.9
2) Farmer (medium)	49	1.5
3) Trader/Shopkeeper (small)	128	3.8
4) Trader/Shopkeeper (big)	92	2.8
5) Restaurant/Hotel Manager	31	0.9
6) Artisan (without employees)	184	5.5
7) Artisan (with employees)	48	1.4
8) Assistant	68	2.0
9) Other/Freelancer	191	5.7
10) Blue collar worker	815	24.4
11) Qualified B.C. worker	369	11.1
12) Police Officer-Career soldier	72	2.2
13) Clerical Worker	268	8.0
14) White Collar Worker	415	12.4
15) School teacher	154	4.6
16) University professor	16	0.5
17) Manager	63	1.9
18) Businessman	39	1.2
19) Self-employee	129	3.9
20) Priest/Monk/Nun	9	0.3
Missing	1113
Total	3337	100.0

334) Spouse/Partner Profession (SPOSPROF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Farmer (small)	173	7.1
2) Farmer (medium)	34	1.4
3) Trader/Shopkeeper (small)	120	5.0
4) Trader/Shopkeeper (big)	70	2.9
5) Restaurant/Hotel Manager	27	1.1
6) Artisan (without employees)	107	4.4
7) Artisan (with employees)	48	2.0
8) Assistant	31	1.3
9) Other/Freelancer	100	4.1
10) Blue collar worker	567	23.4
11) Qualified B.C. worker	266	11.0
12) Police Officer-Career soldier	51	2.1
13) Clerical Worker	206	8.5
14) White Collar Worker	307	12.7
15) School teacher	140	5.8
16) University professor	10	0.4
17) Manager	52	2.1
18) Businessman	35	1.5
19) Self-employee	83	3.4
Missing	2090
Total	2427	100.0

335) Father Profession (FTHRPROF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Farmer (small)	732	17.7
2) Farmer (medium)	184	4.5
3) Trader/Shopkeeper (small)	216	5.2
4) Trader/Shopkeeper (big)	102	2.5
5) Restaurant/Hotel Manager	33	0.8
6) Artisan (without employees)	248	6.0
7) Artisan (with employees)	84	2.0
8) Assistant	9	0.2
9) Other/Freelancer	156	3.8
10) Blue collar worker	980	23.7
11) Qualified B.C. worker	474	11.5
12) Police Officer-Career soldier	111	2.7
13) Clerical Worker	228	5.5
14) White Collar Worker	249	6.0
15) School teacher	49	1.2
16) University professor	7	0.2
17) Manager	84	2.0
18) Businessman	70	1.7
19) Self-employee	118	2.9
Missing	349
Total	4134	100.0

336) Municipality (MUNCPLTY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4,500	81.39	47.80

337) Interviewee Replacement (INTEREPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regular	2982	67.7
2) First Replacement	876	19.9
3) Second Replacement	309	7.0
4) Third Replacement	241	5.5
Missing	95
Total	4408	100.0

338) Immigrant (IMGRANT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	4442	98.7
2) Yes	58	1.3
Total	4500	100.0

339) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Valle D'aosta	24	0.5
2) Piemonte	335	7.5
3) Liguria	131	2.9
4) Lombardia	703	15.6
5) Trentino A.A.	83	1.8
6) Friuli V.G	89	2.0
7) Veneto	354	7.9
8) Emilia Romagna	301	6.7
9) Toscana	269	6.0
10) Umbria	67	1.5
11) Lazio	369	8.2
12) Marche	114	2.5
13) Abruzzo	45	1.0
14) Molise	80	1.8
15) Puglia	348	7.7
16) Campania	430	9.5
17) Basilicata	49	1.1
18) Calabria	158	3.5
19) Sicilia	424	9.4
20) Sardegna	127	2.8
Total	4500	100.0

340) Inhabitants for Sampled Municipality (INHSAMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Up to 2000 inhabitants	327	7.3
2) From 2000 up to 5000	605	13.4
3) From 5000 up to 10000	668	14.8
4) From 10000 up to 30000	974	21.6
5) From 30000 up to 100000	789	17.5
6) From 100000 up to 500000	592	13.1
7) Over 500000	546	12.1
Total	4501	100.0

341) Zone (ZONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) North-west	1193	26.5
2) North-east	827	18.4
3) Center	819	18.2
4) South	1110	24.7
5) Islands	551	12.2
Total	4500	100.0

342) Socio-Professional Status (Income) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	790	17.6
2) Medium-low	1639	36.4
3) Medium-high	1591	35.4
4) High	479	10.7
Total	4499	100.0

343) Age (5 Groups) (AGE5GRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-21 years old	425	9.5
2) 22-29 years old	835	18.5
3) 30-49 years old	1651	36.7
4) 50-64 years old	1110	24.7
5) 65-74 years old	479	10.6
Total	4500	100.0

344) Religious Index (5 Groups) (REGIND5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Null	449	10.0
2) Low	831	18.5
3) Medium-low	1709	38.0
4) Medium-high	958	21.3
5) High	553	12.3
Total	4500	100.0

345) Weight Variable (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	4,500	1.00	0.34

346) Age (5 Groups) (for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-21 years old	425	9.5
2) 22-29 years old	835	18.5
3) 30-49 years old	1651	36.7
4) 50-64 years old	1110	24.7
5) 65-74 years old	479	10.6
Total	4500	100.0

347) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	2228	49.5
2) Female	2272	50.5
Total	4500	100.0

348) Currently, what religion do you feel to belong? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	3980	88.6
2) Jehovah's Witness	26	0.6
3) Other Christian	35	0.8
4) Other religion (Muslim, Buddhist, etc.)	57	1.3
5) No religion	396	8.8
Missing	9
Total	4494	100.0

349) Zone (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) North-west	1193	26.5
2) North-east	827	18.4
3) Center	819	18.2
4) South	1110	24.7
5) Islands	551	12.2
Total	4500	100.0