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Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2004 - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 306) WEIGHT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) Respondent ID (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88152,311.3929,636.97
2) Interview started at: (month) (SMON)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,8817.050.21
3) Interview started at: (day) (SD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88112.996.34
4) Interview started at: (hour) (SH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88116.113.88
5) Interview started at: (minute) (SMIN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88125.1017.75
6) Gender (GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male95250.6
2) Female92949.4
Total1881100.0
7) The respondent lives in: Province (Municipality), County (City), Township (Town, City, District). (LIVES)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881491.67249.16
8) When were you born? (R.O.C. year) (WHNBORN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88149.7716.50
9) When were you born? (month) (WHNBORN2)
 TOTAL%
1) 11658.8
2) 21668.8
3) 31477.8
4) 41196.3
5) 51538.1
6) 61296.8
7) 71558.3
8) 81457.7
9) 91588.4
10) 101678.9
11) 111497.9
12) 121668.8
97) Don't know or forgot150.8
98) Refuse482.5
Total1882100.0
10) When were you born? (day) (WHNBORN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88118.4017.82
11) Where were you born: Province (Municipality), County (City), Township (Town, City, District). (WHRBORN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881512.42254.63
12) How long have you been living in this Township (Town, City, District)? (in years) (LONG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88142.8234.87
13) What is your current marital status? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married, and live with my spouse119163.3
2) Married, but we live separately or seldom live together because of jobs180.9
3) Married, but we live separately due to other factors191.0
4) My spouse is deceased1186.3
5) Divorced422.2
6) Single and never married49126.1
7) Other20.1
Total1881100.0
14) What is your father's ethnic origin? (FETHNIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Fukienese of Taiwan145977.6
2) Hakka of Taiwan19910.6
3) Mainlander20811.1
4) Aborigine70.3
5) Compatriots living abroad30.2
6) Other (please specify)10.1
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
15) What is your father's education level? (FEDUCAT)
 TOTAL%
1) None38820.6
2) Self-study482.5
3) Elementary school72238.3
4) Junior high school25313.5
5) Vocational junior high school100.5
6) 61548.2
7) 7743.9
8) Cadet school80.4
9) Five-year junior college (after junior high)271.5
10) 2-year/3-year/Military/Police junior college231.2
11) Military/police college140.7
12) College of technology30.1
13) College573.1
14) Graduate school100.5
15) Other (please specify)201.1
97) Don't know or forgot713.8
Total1882100.0
16) What is your education level? (YOUREDU)
 TOTAL%
1) None613.3
2) Self-study90.5
3) Elementary school36619.4
4) Junior high school28915.4
5) Vocational junior high school60.3
6) High school1638.6
7) Vocational high school41922.2
8) Cadet school140.8
9) Five-year junior college (after junior high)673.6
10) 2-year/3-year/Military/Police junior college1467.7
11) Military/police college60.3
12) College of technology432.3
13) College23312.4
14) Graduate school522.8
15) Other70.4
98) Refuse10.0
Total1882100.0
17) Did you finish your studies? (FINSTUD)
 TOTAL%
1) No, I didn't graduate18910.0
2) No, I am still a student1226.5
3) Yes, I graduated149979.7
9) NA713.8
Total1881100.0
18) Which high school or vocational high school did you attend? [Not answered if education level is junior high or under.] (HIGHSCHO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881601,260.64415,120.96
19) Which college did you attend? (including university, college, two-year/three-year junior college, technology college) [Not answered if education level is junior high or under.] (COLLEGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,8817,774.933,743.73
20) Which department? [This question follows the question "Which college did you attend?"] (DEPART)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881841,902.55264,698.34
21) What is your main occupation (at present, or prior to retirement): Full name of the company/institution. (OCCUP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,8816,472.682,860.10
22) What is your main occupation (at present, or prior to retirement): Industry? (OCCUP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88168.0055.01
23) What is your main occupation (at present, or prior to retirement): Position? (OCCUP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881443.89291.97
24) Are you a boss or employed by others (at present, or prior to being jobless or retired)? (BOSSEMP)
 TOTAL%
1) A boss1105.9
2) Employed by others99853.1
3) Work for family business1045.5
4) Self-employed24112.8
5) Student/housewife/jobless42522.6
97) Don't know or forgot00.0
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
25) What is your spouse's main occupation (at present, or prior to being jobless or retired): Industry? (SPOCCUP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881614.93350.14
26) Is he/she a boss or employed by others? (SPBOSSEM)
 TOTAL%
1) A boss1035.5
2) Employed by others63133.6
3) Work for family1065.7
4) Self-employed1789.5
5) Student/housewife/jobless29615.8
96) Missing10.1
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse271.5
99) NA53428.4
Total1879100.0
27) Do you worship the gods or ancestors? (GODSANC)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes159484.7
2) No28715.3
Total1881100.0
28) What is your religious belief? [If answer if Buddhism, continue with asking about the Buddhist sect. (RELBEL)
 TOTAL%
10) I have no religious belief39320.9
21) Folk religion: self-identified392.1
22) Folk religion: one that worships the gods46424.7
23) Folk religion: not clearly specified as such472.5
24) Folk religion: other folk religion (please specify)60.3
30) Buddhism: Buddha worship40421.5
31) Buddhism: Jingtu Zong211.1
32) Buddhism: Chan Zong120.6
33) Buddhism: Mi Zong30.2
34) Buddhism: Dual practicing Chan and Pure Land60.3
35) Buddhism: Practice exoteric and esoteric teachings in Buddhism40.2
39) Buddhism: Other Buddhism (can't be categorized)170.9
40) Taoism29015.4
50) Catholicism90.5
60) Protestant Christianity (specify the denomination)623.3
72) Yiguan Dao361.9
75) Tingdetang10.1
82) Soka Gakkai (Value-Creating Society)30.2
85) Other religions in Japan (please specify)10.1
101) Both Buddhism and Taoism512.7
102) Three religions (Buddism, Taoism, Confucianism) in one10.0
103) Other (please specify)30.2
110) Other (cannot be categorized or hard to describe)70.4
Total1880100.0
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29) What is your father's religious belief? [If your father is deceased and you don't know his religious belief, please fill in "120."] (FATHREL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88140.8575.15
30) What is your mother's religious belief? [If your mother is deceased and you don't know her religious belief, please fill in "120."] (MOTHREL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88141.9278.63
31) When did you start with this religious belief? (R.O.C. year) [If you have no religious belief, skip this question.] (STARTRE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88192.808.47
32) Where did you live at that time? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (WHERELIV)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,881614.02294.90
33) In the past, what was your religious belief or did you have no religious belief? (PASTREL)
 TOTAL%
1) No belief1115.9
2) Folk religion673.5
3) Buddhism221.1
4) Taoism251.3
5) Yiguan Dao10.1
7) Catholicism40.2
9) Protestant (specify the denomination)50.3
10) As the same now124866.4
11) Other30.2
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
34) Concerning your religious belief now, did you become a member of this religious faith through some ritual? (MEMRITU)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20811.1
2) No71738.1
3) There is no such activity in this organization56329.9
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
35) What ritual is that? [This question follows the question "Concerning your religious belief now, did you become a member of this religious faith through some ritual?" Only answered if MEMRITU = 1.] (RITUAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Conversion to Buddhism995.3
2) Passing on Triratna: the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha402.1
3) Mind-Seal of the Buddhas10.0
5) Baptism532.8
6) Ceremony to initiate a teacher-student relationship with a master40.2
7) Other90.5
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
99) NA167389.0
Total1880100.0
36) When did you attend this ritual? (R.O.C. year) (ATTENDRI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88196.578.57
37) Do you view yourself as a devout believer? (DEVOUT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes75740.3
2) No48225.6
6) Missing10.1
7) Don't know24613.1
8) Refuse10.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
38) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Sitting meditation (Za-Zen), sitting still as a form of therapy? (ENGAGE1)
 TOTAL%
0) No179595.4
1) Yes864.5
Total1881100.0
39) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Buddhist chanting? (ENGAGE2)
 TOTAL%
0) No170490.6
1) Yes1779.4
Total1881100.0
40) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Taoist chanting? (ENGAGE3)
 TOTAL%
0) No184698.2
1) Yes351.8
Total1881100.0
41) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Practicing Qi? (ENGAGE4)
 TOTAL%
0) No185598.6
1) Yes261.4
Total1881100.0
42) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Reading religious scriptures? (ENGAGE5)
 TOTAL%
0) No173492.2
1) Yes1477.8
Total1881100.0
43) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Giving thanks, repenting, or praying every day? (ENGAGE6)
 TOTAL%
0) No181196.3
1) Yes703.7
Total1881100.0
44) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: Other personal spiritual practices? (ENGAGE7)
 TOTAL%
0) No185998.8
1) Yes221.2
Total1881100.0
45) Do you engage in the following spiritual practices? Choose all that apply: I do not engage in any of the spiritual practices. (ENGAGE8)
 TOTAL%
0) No35118.7
1) Yes153081.3
Total1881100.0
46) Do you have relatives or friends who take part in the activities of new religions? (RELFRIEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes (if yes, what religion?)1357.2
2) No172891.9
5) Don't understand10.0
7) Don't know or forgot170.9
Total1881100.0
47) Do you take part in the activities of new religions? (ACTIVNEW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes (if yes, what religion?)261.4
2) No185398.5
5) Don't understand10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
Total1881100.0
48) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Foguangshan (Hsingyun)? (RELORG1)
 TOTAL%
1) No673.6
2) Yes181496.4
Total1881100.0
49) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Taiwan Zen Buddhist association (Miaotien)? (RELORG2)
 TOTAL%
1) No40.2
2) Yes187799.8
Total1881100.0
50) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Dharma Drum Mountain (Shengyan)? (RELORG3)
 TOTAL%
1) No301.6
2) Yes185198.4
Total1881100.0
51) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Chungtai Mountain (Weijue)? (RELORG4)
 TOTAL%
1) No191.0
2) Yes186299.0
Total1881100.0
52) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Tsu Chi Association (Chengyen)? (RELORG5)
 TOTAL%
1) No1749.2
2) Yes170790.8
Total1881100.0
53) Do you take part in the following religious organizations: Falun Kung? (RELORG6)
 TOTAL%
1) No10.1
2) Yes188099.9
Total1881100.0
54) Do you believe in the following sayings? There is a supreme god in this universe. (RELATT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much26013.8
2) Yes, somewhat75340.0
3) No, not really59531.6
4) No, not at all20010.6
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand90.5
97) Don't know or forgot552.9
98) Refuse30.1
Total1882100.0
55) Do you believe in the following sayings? Heaven and hell certainly exist. (RELATT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much40221.4
2) Yes, somewhat83944.6
3) No, not really43022.8
4) No, not at all1306.9
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot673.5
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
56) Do you believe in the following sayings? It must be ordained by fate if a person can become a president. (RELATT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much44423.6
2) Yes, somewhat65935.0
3) No, not really48425.7
4) No, not at all24913.2
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot321.7
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
57) Do you believe in the following sayings? After a person passes away, his/her spirit and soul still exist. (RELATT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much51627.5
2) Yes, somewhat87046.3
3) No, not really30616.3
4) No, not at all1136.0
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot603.2
98) Refuse30.1
Total1880100.0
58) Do you believe in the following sayings? Do you believe in karma and reincarnation? (RELATT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much61432.6
2) Yes, somewhat82744.0
3) No, not really26414.0
4) No, not at all1176.2
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot462.5
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
59) Do you believe in the following sayings? Spirits who are not offered any worship will wander around. (RELATT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much35618.9
2) Yes, somewhat77941.4
3) No, not really49626.4
4) No, not at all1407.4
94) No comment80.4
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot924.9
98) Refuse40.2
Total1882100.0
60) Do you believe in the following sayings? Do you believe in demon possession? (RELATT7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much31416.7
2) Yes, somewhat72838.7
3) No, not really57130.4
4) No, not at all1809.5
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand110.6
97) Don't know or forgot703.7
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
61) Do you believe in the following sayings? To meet someone or be with someone is something that has been predestined in the previous life or several lives before. (RELATT8)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much43823.3
2) Yes, somewhat82443.8
3) No, not really42822.8
4) No, not at all1457.7
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot311.7
98) Refuse30.1
Total1880100.0
62) Do you believe in the following sayings? Marrying the wrong person is a debt from a previous life. (RELATT9)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much37219.8
2) Yes, somewhat63733.9
3) No, not really58431.1
4) No, not at all24212.9
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand70.3
97) Don't know or forgot301.6
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
63) Do you believe in the following sayings? Working like a dog for the children is a debt from a pervious life. (RELATT10)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much34018.1
2) Yes, somewhat63333.6
3) No, not really60031.9
4) No, not at all27214.5
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot211.1
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
64) Do you believe in the following sayings? Qi kung can help cure diseases. (RELATT11)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much29415.6
2) Yes, somewhat79442.2
3) No, not really48825.9
4) No, not at all1849.8
94) No comment80.4
95) Don't understand191.0
97) Don't know or forgot924.9
98) Refuse30.2
Total1882100.0
65) Do you believe in the following sayings? A person's qi can be strengthened through cultivation . (RELATT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much42422.6
2) Yes, somewhat87546.6
3) No, not really35218.7
4) No, not at all1156.1
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand170.9
97) Don't know or forgot874.6
98) Refuse30.2
Total1880100.0
66) Do you believe in the following sayings? If a person's qi is very strong, nothing can harm him or her. (RELATT13)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much31216.6
2) Yes, somewhat61132.5
3) No, not really64534.3
4) No, not at all22912.2
94) No comment50.2
95) Don't understand160.9
97) Don't know or forgot603.2
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
67) Do you believe in the following sayings? In a place where the qi is powerful, trees and plants will grow well, and that place will also prosper. (RELATT14)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much46024.5
2) Yes, somewhat83644.4
3) No, not really39420.9
4) No, not at all995.3
94) No comment70.3
95) Don't understand150.8
97) Don't know or forgot673.6
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
68) Do you believe in the following sayings? To be healthy physically and psychologically, we have to strike a balance between yin and yang, as well as maintain adequate blending of the two. (RELATT15)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much59531.6
2) Yes, somewhat85445.4
3) No, not really26414.0
4) No, not at all673.6
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand311.7
97) Don't know or forgot603.2
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
69) Do you believe in the following sayings? An individual is a small magnetic field. A person is sick because there is no harmony between the two. (RELATT16)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much24613.1
2) Yes, somewhat66835.5
3) No, not really60332.1
4) No, not at all1739.2
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand844.5
97) Don't know or forgot1005.3
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
70) Do you believe in the following sayings? Science can prove the existence of the spirit and the soul. (RELATT17)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1578.4
2) Yes, somewhat46724.9
3) No, not really79242.1
4) No, not at all28315.0
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand331.8
97) Don't know or forgot1417.5
98) Refuse30.2
Total1880100.0
71) Do you believe in the following sayings? Science can prove that some people do have supernatural power. (Supernatural power refers to special power that enables the curing of diseases by the emission of light, qigong, and healing without touching the patient.) (RELATT18)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1568.3
2) Yes, somewhat60132.0
3) No, not really71338.0
4) No, not at all27914.8
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand231.2
97) Don't know or forgot985.2
98) Refuse40.2
Total1880100.0
72) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you work hard, you do not necessarily have to rely on the gods. (AGRSAY1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much107657.2
2) Yes, somewhat59731.7
3) No, not really1608.5
4) No, not at all432.3
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
Total1881100.0
73) Do you agree with the following sayings? It is good to have children and grandchildren to worship you after your death. (AGRSAY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much56229.9
2) Yes, somewhat73739.2
3) No, not really44223.5
4) No, not at all1206.4
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot90.5
Total1880100.0
74) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you do something bad or good, it will affect the well-being of your descendents. (AGRSAY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much95050.5
2) Yes, somewhat71438.0
3) No, not really1598.5
4) No, not at all392.1
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot120.6
Total1881100.0
75) Do you agree with the following sayings? If you do something bad or good, it will affect your destiny in the latter part of your life. (AGRSAY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much77841.3
2) Yes, somewhat68336.3
3) No, not really27314.5
4) No, not at all914.8
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot482.5
Total1882100.0
76) Why do you believe in this current religion: Self-cultivation? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH1)
 TOTAL%
0) No107957.4
1) Yes40621.6
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
77) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek redemption or repentance? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH2)
 TOTAL%
0) No139274.1
1) Yes935.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
78) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek the truth? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH3)
 TOTAL%
0) No134771.6
1) Yes1397.4
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
79) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek peace? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH4)
 TOTAL%
0) No77941.5
1) Yes70637.6
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
80) Why do you believe in this current religion: To understand the meaning of life? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH5)
 TOTAL%
0) No129769.0
1) Yes18910.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
81) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek wisdom? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH6)
 TOTAL%
0) No129769.0
1) Yes18910.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
82) Why do you believe in this current religion: To reduce worries? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH7)
 TOTAL%
0) No122665.2
1) Yes25913.8
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
83) Why do you believe in this current religion: To solve special problems? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH8)
 TOTAL%
0) No135071.8
1) Yes1357.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
84) Why do you believe in this current religion: To bring good luck and avoid evil? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH9)
 TOTAL%
0) No116361.8
1) Yes32317.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
85) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek consolation? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH10)
 TOTAL%
0) No119163.3
1) Yes29515.7
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
86) Why do you believe in this current religion: To seek spiritual sustenance? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH11)
 TOTAL%
0) No105456.1
1) Yes43122.9
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
87) Why do you believe in this current religion: To make friends? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH12)
 TOTAL%
0) No140274.6
1) Yes834.4
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
88) Why do you believe in this current religion: The attraction of the religious leader? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH13)
 TOTAL%
0) No145177.1
1) Yes351.9
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
89) Why do you believe in this current religion: The zealous introduction of relatives and friends? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH14)
 TOTAL%
0) No138373.6
1) Yes1025.4
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
90) Why do you believe in this current religion: Future fate of going up to heaven or happiness after death? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH15)
 TOTAL%
0) No141075.0
1) Yes764.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
91) Why do you believe in this current religion: To follow the faith of my parents? [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH16)
 TOTAL%
0) No45324.1
1) Yes103254.9
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
92) Why do you believe in this current religion: Other (please specify). [Skip if you have no religious belief.] (RELBEH17)
 TOTAL%
0) No144877.0
1) Yes372.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA39320.9
Total1880100.0
93) Do you agree with the following religious statements? Religion helps people find solutions when they are in trouble. (RELSTAT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much34318.2
2) Yes, somewhat77641.3
3) No, not really28114.9
4) No, not at all583.1
94) No comment10.0
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't understand241.3
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
94) Do you agree with the following religious statements? Religion helps people avoid possible disasters in the future. (RELSTAT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much20010.6
2) Yes, somewhat69336.9
3) No, not really47025.0
4) No, not at all824.4
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't understand351.9
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1879100.0
95) Do you agree with the following religious statements? Religion gives people consolation in spirit and soul. (RELSTAT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much62233.0
2) Yes, somewhat74039.3
3) No, not really794.2
4) No, not at all231.2
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't understand170.9
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1882100.0
96) Do you agree with the following religious statements? Religion affects people's thoughts and behaviors in their daily lives. (RELSTAT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much49526.3
2) Yes, somewhat65234.7
3) No, not really23312.4
4) No, not at all733.9
95) Don't understand80.4
97) Don't understand261.4
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
97) Do you agree with the following religious statements? Religion gives people direction in life. (RELSTAT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much38620.5
2) Yes, somewhat65835.0
3) No, not really33017.6
4) No, not at all653.5
94) No comment30.2
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't understand382.0
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA39320.9
Total1881100.0
98) How often do you go to temple, the altar, or church? (FREQCHUR)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day472.5
2) Twice or more every week583.1
3) Once every week864.6
4) Once every two weeks1628.6
5) Once a month19510.4
6) Several times a year51827.5
7) Seldom65434.8
8) Never1317.0
9) Other (please specify)291.5
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
Total1881100.0
99) Have you been to a shrine in the past year (from August last year to July this year)? (SHRINEYR)
 TOTAL%
1) Often1035.5
2) Sometimes63934.0
3) Never113860.5
Total1880100.0
100) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Health and peace? (REASHRI1)
 TOTAL%
0) No25613.6
1) Yes48725.9
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
101) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: A smooth career? (REASHRI2)
 TOTAL%
0) No52928.1
1) Yes21311.4
9) NA113860.5
Total1880100.0
102) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Earning big money? (REASHRI3)
 TOTAL%
0) No65935.0
1) Yes844.5
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
103) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: To have good results in studying and examinations? (REASHRI4)
 TOTAL%
0) No64534.3
1) Yes985.2
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
104) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Problems concerning the children's discipline? (REASHRI5)
 TOTAL%
0) No68636.5
1) Yes563.0
9) NA113860.5
Total1880100.0
105) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Problems concerning relationships and marriage? (REASHRI6)
 TOTAL%
0) No72138.3
1) Yes221.1
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
106) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Family problems? (REASHRI7)
 TOTAL%
0) No67636.0
1) Yes663.5
9) NA113860.5
Total1880100.0
107) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Social stability, national prosperity and peace for the people? (REASHRI8)
 TOTAL%
0) No67135.7
1) Yes713.8
9) NA113860.5
Total1880100.0
108) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Changing the feng-shui (geomancy)? (REASHRI9)
 TOTAL%
0) No73639.1
1) Yes70.4
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
109) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Avoiding disasters and eliminating misfortunes? (REASHR10)
 TOTAL%
0) No56129.9
1) Yes1819.6
9) NA113860.5
Total1880100.0
110) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Pacifying evil spirits that cause fear? (REASHR11)
 TOTAL%
0) No62933.4
1) Yes1146.1
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
111) What is the main reason that you go to the shrine: Other (please specify) ___? (REASHR12)
 TOTAL%
0) No61032.4
1) Yes1337.1
9) NA113860.5
Total1881100.0
112) Did you take part in a pilgrimage to the temples last year (from August last year to July this year)? (PILGRIM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30316.1
2) No157883.9
Total1881100.0
113) Have you or your family members consulted a feng-shui (geomancy) master in the past five years? (NUMMAG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36619.5
2) No151180.4
7) Don't know or forgot30.2
Total1880100.0
114) Did you or your family members consult a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your present residence? (NUMMAG2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes40721.6
2) No146277.7
7) Don't know or forgot120.6
Total1881100.0
115) Did you or your boss consult a feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your office? (NUMMAG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes20110.7
2) No63333.7
3) No office102554.5
7) Don't know or forgot221.2
Total1881100.0
116) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Eight Characters about one's birth? (NUMMAG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much22712.1
2) Yes, somewhat93049.5
3) No, not really46124.5
4) No, not at all21811.6
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot351.9
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
117) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Tzu-wei tou-shu? (NUMMAG5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1327.0
2) Yes, somewhat72938.8
3) No, not really60932.4
4) No, not at all25613.6
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand402.1
97) Don't know or forgot1085.7
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
118) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Physiognomy and palmistry? (NUMMAG6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1558.3
2) Yes, somewhat82543.8
3) No, not really58230.9
4) No, not at all24713.1
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand100.5
97) Don't know or forgot552.9
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
119) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Feeling one's bones? (NUMMAG7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much663.5
2) Yes, somewhat50026.6
3) No, not really80542.8
4) No, not at all34818.5
94) No comment30.2
95) Don't understand331.7
97) Don't know or forgot1236.6
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
120) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Astrology, horoscope? (NUMMAG8)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much563.0
2) Yes, somewhat60132.0
3) No, not really71137.8
4) No, not at all33818.0
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand442.3
97) Don't know or forgot1226.5
98) Refuse30.1
Total1880100.0
121) Did you believe that your destiny can be foreseen by using the following methods of fortune-telling: Others (please specify) ___? (NUMMAG9)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much100.5
2) Yes, somewhat251.3
3) No, not really221.2
4) No, not at all70.4
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand00.0
97) Don't know or forgot60.3
98) Refuse30.1
99) NA180796.1
Total1881100.0
122) Do you ever have your fortune told on the internet? (FORTUN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26013.8
2) No162186.2
Total1881100.0
123) Do you need to pay any money when you have your fortune told on the internet? (FORTUN2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes271.4
2) No23312.4
9) NA162186.2
Total1881100.0
124) Have you ever taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone? (FORTUN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52327.8
2) No135872.2
Total1881100.0
125) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Eight Characters about one's birth? (FORTUN4)
 TOTAL%
0) No55529.5
1) Yes1176.2
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1881100.0
126) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Tzu-wei-tou-shu? (FORTUN5)
 TOTAL%
0) No60132.0
1) Yes713.8
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1881100.0
127) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Physiognomy and palmistry? (FORTUN6)
 TOTAL%
0) No62833.4
1) Yes432.3
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1880100.0
128) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Feeling one's bones? (FORTUN7)
 TOTAL%
0) No66735.4
1) Yes50.3
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1881100.0
129) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Astrology, horoscope? (FORTUN8)
 TOTAL%
0) No62933.4
1) Yes432.3
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1881100.0
130) Have you taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone by using one of the following ways of divination in the last year (from August last year to July this year): Other (please specify)? (FORTUN9)
 TOTAL%
0) No63733.8
1) Yes351.9
6) Missing10.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
9) NA120764.2
Total1881100.0
131) Why did you have your fortune told: Problems concerning children's discipline? (WHYFOR1)
 TOTAL%
0) No62533.2
1) Yes422.2
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
132) Why did you have your fortune told: Taking an examination or pursuing my studies? (WHYFOR2)
 TOTAL%
0) No60131.9
1) Yes673.5
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.2
Total1882100.0
133) Why did you have your fortune told: Luck for money? (WHYFOR3)
 TOTAL%
0) No53928.7
1) Yes1286.8
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
134) Why did you have your fortune told: Career problems? (WHYFOR4)
 TOTAL%
0) No47025.0
1) Yes19810.5
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.2
Total1882100.0
135) Why did you have your fortune told: Relationship or marriage problems? (WHYFOR5)
 TOTAL%
0) No54729.1
1) Yes1206.4
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
136) Why did you have your fortune told: Health problems? (WHYFOR6)
 TOTAL%
0) No54729.1
1) Yes1206.4
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
137) Why did you have your fortune told: Problems concerning accomodations? (WHYFOR7)
 TOTAL%
0) No65034.6
1) Yes170.9
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
138) Why did you have your fortune told: Predicting my luck in a given year? (WHYFOR8)
 TOTAL%
0) No56029.8
1) Yes1075.7
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
139) Why did you have your fortune told: Understanding my destiny? (WHYFOR9)
 TOTAL%
0) No47025.0
1) Yes19710.5
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
140) Why did you have your fortune told: Pure curiosity? (WHYFOR10)
 TOTAL%
0) No39621.0
1) Yes27114.4
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
141) Why did you have your fortune told: Other (please specify) ___? (WHYFOR11)
 TOTAL%
0) No63133.6
1) Yes361.9
6) Missing30.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
142) Do you think having your fortune told has helped you? (FORTHELP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, it helped greatly160.8
2) Yes, it helped somewhat23312.4
3) No, it did not help much19910.6
4) No, it did not help at all1447.6
96) Missing30.2
97) Don't know or forgot774.1
99) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
143) Which of the following factors are important when you go to have your fortune told? Whether the fortuneteller is well-known. (IMPFORT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1136.0
2) Important27714.7
3) Not important24212.8
4) No, not at all291.5
94) No comment10.1
96) Missing30.2
97) Don't know or forgot70.4
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA120964.2
Total1882100.0
144) Which of the following factors are important when you go to have your fortune told? The method of divination, e.g., using tzu-wei tou-shu, eight. (IMPFORT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important824.4
2) Important26314.0
3) Not important28114.9
4) No, not at all331.8
94) No comment10.1
96) Missing30.2
97) Don't know or forgot70.4
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA120964.3
Total1880100.0
145) Which of the following factors are important when you go to have your fortune told? How much the fee is. (IMPFORT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1467.7
2) Important26414.1
3) Not important22311.9
4) No, not at all241.3
94) No comment20.1
96) Missing30.2
97) Don't know or forgot80.4
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA120964.3
Total1880100.0
146) Which of the following factors are important when you go to have your fortune told? Relative's recommendation or introduction. (IMPFORT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1467.8
2) Important33818.0
3) Not important1538.1
4) No, not at all251.3
94) No comment10.1
96) Missing30.2
97) Don't know or forgot50.2
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
147) Which of the following factors are important when you go to have your fortune told? How long it takes to get there and back or how long you must wait. (IMPFORT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Very important1146.1
2) Important23112.3
3) Not important27114.4
4) No, not at all442.3
94) No comment10.1
96) Missing40.2
97) Don't know or forgot60.3
98) Refuse10.1
99) NA120964.3
Total1881100.0
148) Do you think your fortune has been told accurately? (ACCFORT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much472.5
2) Yes, somewhat65134.6
3) No, not really41221.9
4) No, not at all20911.1
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Not sure55629.5
98) Refuse30.1
Total1882100.0
149) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Sought help from a spiritual medium? (ELIMDIS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself754.0
2) No, I have not done171591.2
3) No, I have not done, but my family did894.7
5) Don't understand20.1
Total1881100.0
150) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Changed your luck? (ELIMDIS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself1729.1
2) No, I have not done159084.5
3) No, I have not done, but my family did1196.4
7) Don't know or forgot00.0
Total1881100.0
151) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Placated your zodiac year god? (ELIMDIS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself80943.1
2) No, I have not done62433.2
3) No, I have not done, but my family did44723.8
Total1880100.0
152) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Placated your constellation god? (ELIMDIS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself1417.5
2) No, I have not done159384.7
3) No, I have not done, but my family did1105.8
5) Don't understand130.7
7) Don't know or forgot231.2
Total1880100.0
153) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Called back your wandering soul and pacified evil spirits that cause fear? (ELIMDIS5)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself30116.0
2) No, I have not done136872.7
3) No, I have not done, but my family did21211.3
7) Don't understand00.0
Total1881100.0
154) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Lit the brightness lantern? (ELIMDIS6)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself67435.8
2) No, I have not done85945.6
3) No, I have not done, but my family did34618.4
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
Total1881100.0
155) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you or your family done the following things related to eliminating disasters and praying for blessings: Put on a peace talisman? (ELIMDIS7)
 TOTAL%
1) Myself77441.1
2) No, I have not done87746.6
3) No, I have not done, but my family did22912.2
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
Total1881100.0
156) Do you wear Buddhist beads? (BUDDBEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23412.4
2) No164687.5
6) Missing10.0
Total1881100.0
157) Do you agree with the following statements about fortune-telling? It helps people find solutions when they are in trouble. (FORTELL1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much743.9
2) Yes, somewhat71437.9
3) No, not really72938.7
4) No, not at all29515.7
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot532.8
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
158) Do you agree with the following statements about fortune-telling? It helps people keep away from disasters in the future. (FORTELL2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much673.5
2) Yes, somewhat62633.3
3) No, not really80342.7
4) No, not at all31816.9
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot492.6
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
159) Do you agree with the following statements about fortune-telling? It consoles the spirit and soul. (FORTELL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1869.9
2) Yes, somewhat89347.4
3) No, not really51327.2
4) No, not at all23012.2
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot442.3
98) Refuse60.3
Total1883100.0
160) Do you agree with the following statements about fortune-telling? It affects people's thoughts and behaviors in their daily lives. (FORTELL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much20610.9
2) Yes, somewhat81643.4
3) No, not really54128.8
4) No, not at all24813.2
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot532.8
98) Refuse70.4
Total1881100.0
161) Do you agree with the following statements about fortune-telling? It provides direction in life. (FORTELL5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much683.6
2) Yes, somewhat58431.1
3) No, not really82043.6
4) No, not at all33918.0
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot522.8
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
162) Do you believe that practicing a religion will produce special or magical power (e.g. the ability to cure diseases) in people? (SPECEX1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much894.7
2) Yes, somewhat47825.4
3) No, not really89847.7
4) No, not at all37119.7
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot372.0
Total1881100.0
163) Do you believe that the gods, Buddha (or God) will keep devout believers from destined calamities (or disasters)? (SPECEX2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1869.9
2) Yes, somewhat84244.8
3) No, not really62933.5
4) No, not at all19010.1
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot301.6
Total1880100.0
164) Do you believe that spiritual mediums (e.g. a psychic) can help to exorcise evil spirits from them or cure their diseases? (SPECEX3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much945.0
2) Yes, somewhat53428.4
3) No, not really75440.1
4) No, not at all45124.0
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand90.5
97) Don't know or forgot382.0
Total1881100.0
165) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Felt that a place that I visited looked familiar, yet knew for sure that I had not been there previously. (SPECEX4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never108857.8
2) Once or twice50426.8
3) Several times23312.4
4) Often502.6
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand00.0
97) Don't know or forgot40.2
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
166) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Felt that I seem to be able to receive messages from relatives who are far away in my dreams. (SPECEX5)
 TOTAL%
1) Never133571.1
2) Once or twice39821.2
3) Several times1206.4
4) Often221.2
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1879100.0
167) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Seemed to see (or dream about) things which happen in the past or the next life. (SPECEX6)
 TOTAL%
1) Never161485.8
2) Once or twice1789.4
3) Several times643.4
4) Often160.9
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand30.1
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
168) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Had the experience of being possessed by the gods. (SPECEX7)
 TOTAL%
1) Never179895.6
2) Once or twice412.2
3) Several times251.3
4) Often140.7
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
169) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Saw the appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed. (SPECEX8)
 TOTAL%
1) Never167789.2
2) Once or twice1286.8
3) Several times583.1
4) Often110.6
97) Don't know or forgot50.3
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
170) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Saw a ghost. (SPECEX9)
 TOTAL%
1) Never170390.6
2) Once or twice1256.6
3) Several times301.6
4) Often160.9
97) Don't know or forgot40.2
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
171) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Had the experience of being possessed by the spirits. (SPECEX10)
 TOTAL%
1) Never183597.6
2) Once or twice321.7
3) Several times50.3
4) Often40.2
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
172) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Saw others in the process of being possessed by the spirits. (SPECEX11)
 TOTAL%
1) Never160385.2
2) Once or twice1739.2
3) Several times603.2
4) Often321.7
97) Don't know or forgot110.6
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
173) Within the past year (from August last year to July this year), have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches, or religious organizations? (CHARIT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes103454.9
2) No84745.1
Total1881100.0
174) How much money in total have you donated to monasteries, temples, or churches in the past year? [Answered only if CHARIT1 = 1.] (CHARIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) NT$ 1,000 or less38620.5
2) NT$ 1,001-3,00031016.5
3) NT$ 3,001-5,0001025.4
4) NT$ 5,001-10,000914.8
5) NT$ 10,001-15,000492.6
6) NT$ 15,001-20,000181.0
7) NT$ 20,001-30,000301.6
8) NT$ 30,001-40,000100.5
9) NT$ 40,001-50,00040.2
10) NT$ 50,001-70,00060.3
11) NT$ 70,001-90,00010.1
12) NT$ 90,001-110,00050.2
13) NT$ 110,001-150,00020.1
14) NT$ 150,001-200,00010.1
15) More than NT$ 200,00040.2
94) No comment10.0
97) Don't know or forgot100.6
98) Refuse40.2
99) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
175) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Folk religions? (CHARIT3)
 TOTAL%
0) No66635.4
1) Yes36619.5
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
176) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Yiguan Dao? (CHARIT4)
 TOTAL%
0) No99452.9
1) Yes372.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
177) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Buddhism? (CHARIT5)
 TOTAL%
0) No50126.6
1) Yes53128.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
178) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Taoism? (CHARIT6)
 TOTAL%
0) No77741.3
1) Yes25513.6
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
179) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Protestant Christianity? (CHARIT7)
 TOTAL%
0) No96551.4
1) Yes663.5
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
180) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Catholicism? (CHARIT8)
 TOTAL%
0) No101654.1
1) Yes150.8
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
181) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Islam? (CHARIT9)
 TOTAL%
0) No103154.8
1) Yes10.1
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
182) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Xuanyuanjiao? (CHARIT10)
 TOTAL%
0) No103254.8
1) Yes00.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
183) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Tinlijiao? (CHARIT11)
 TOTAL%
0) No103254.8
1) Yes00.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
184) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Liism? (CHARIT12)
 TOTAL%
0) No103254.8
1) Yes00.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
185) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Xiajiao? (CHARIT13)
 TOTAL%
0) No103254.8
1) Yes00.0
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
186) Which religions did you donate to? Choose all that apply: Other (please specify). (CHARIT14)
 TOTAL%
0) No102854.7
1) Yes40.2
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
187) Do you donate money regularly? Choose one response: Yes. (DONATE1)
 TOTAL%
0) No74639.6
1) Yes28815.3
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
188) Do you donate money regularly? Choose one response: No. (DONATE2)
 TOTAL%
0) No23212.4
1) Yes80142.6
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
189) Do you donate money regularly? Choose one response: Other (please specify). (DONATE3)
 TOTAL%
0) No103254.9
1) Yes10.1
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
190) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To eliminate disasters and to pray for blessings, as well as do charitable and pious deeds? (WHYDON1)
 TOTAL%
0) No57830.8
1) Yes45524.2
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
191) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To redeem a vow and show gratitude to the gods? (WHYDON2)
 TOTAL%
0) No89047.4
1) Yes1437.6
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
192) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To make a thanksgiving offering? (WHYDON3)
 TOTAL%
0) No67936.1
1) Yes35518.8
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
193) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To requite an obligation? (WHYDON4)
 TOTAL%
0) No98852.6
1) Yes452.4
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
194) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To repay society? (WHYDON5)
 TOTAL%
0) No77041.0
1) Yes26314.0
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
195) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To give alms in order to practice my religious belief? (WHYDON6)
 TOTAL%
0) No86546.0
1) Yes1699.0
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
196) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: To build or renovate temples? (WHYDON7)
 TOTAL%
0) No83744.5
1) Yes19610.4
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
197) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: Because I have used something and it is embarrassing not to give some money? (WHYDON8)
 TOTAL%
0) No96251.1
1) Yes723.8
9) NA84745.1
Total1881100.0
198) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Choose one response: Others (please specify)? (WHYDON9)
 TOTAL%
0) No97952.1
1) Yes542.9
9) NA84745.1
Total1880100.0
199) Did you donate any money to groups (excluding religious groups) from August last year to July this year? (NONRELDO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44423.6
2) No143576.3
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
Total1880100.0
200) How much money in total did you donate in the past year (from August last year to July this year)? [Answered only if NONRELDO = 1.] (TOTDONAT)
 TOTAL%
1) NT$ 1,000 or less1417.5
2) NT$ 1,001-3,0001397.4
3) NT$3,001-5,000512.7
4) NT$5,001-10,000492.6
5) NT$10,001-15,000281.5
6) NT$15,001-20,00060.3
7) NT$20,001-30,00070.4
8) NT$ 30,001-40,00030.2
9) NT$ 40,001-50,00050.2
10) NT$ 50,001-70,00020.1
11) NT$ 70,001-90,00020.1
12) NT$ 90,001-110,00020.1
13) NT$ 110,001-150,00030.2
15) More than NT$ 200,00010.1
94) No comment10.0
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse40.2
99) NA143676.3
Total1882100.0
201) Do you do volunteer work now? (VOLUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1849.8
2) No169790.2
Total1881100.0
202) How many hours do you do volunteer work each week? [Answered if VOLUNT = 1.] (VOLHOURS)
 TOTAL%
1) 1522.8
2) 2321.7
3) 3191.0
4) 4211.1
5) 5110.6
6) 670.3
7) 740.2
8) 8140.8
9) 910.1
10) 1040.2
12) 1240.2
13) 1310.1
14) 1400.0
15) 1520.1
16) 1610.0
18) 1810.0
20) 2010.1
24) 2410.1
25) 2510.0
40) 4010.0
97) Don't know or forgot70.4
99) NA169790.2
Total1882100.0
203) When did you start to do voluntary work? (R.O.C year) [Answered if VOLUNT = 1.] (STARTVOL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88197.824.07
204) Do you watch religious programs on TV or listen to them on the radio? (EXPMED1)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day723.8
2) More than once a week955.1
3) More than once a week341.8
4) Occasionally, but not intentionally61932.9
5) No106156.4
Total1881100.0
205) Do you watch programs about the supernatural? (EXPMED2)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day110.6
2) More than once a week955.0
3) More than once a month452.4
4) Occasionally, but not intentionally70837.6
5) No102254.3
Total1881100.0
206) Do you watch programs about fortune-telling? (EXPMED3)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day201.1
2) More than once a week603.2
3) More than once a month120.6
4) Occasionally, but not intentionally53928.7
5) No124966.5
Total1880100.0
207) Do you read religious publications (e.g., weekly or monthly publications)? (EXPMED4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23112.3
2) Occasionally, but not intentionally43623.1
3) No121564.5
Total1882100.0
208) Do you often have the following feelings: People often say that accidents happen anytime; do you often worry that catastrophe will strike suddenly? (PERSIT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, often854.5
2) Yes, sometimes70837.6
3) Seldom45624.2
4) Never62733.3
94) No comment00.0
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
209) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you often feel that you are very lonely? (PERSIT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, often683.6
2) Yes, sometimes40821.7
3) Seldom47225.1
4) Never92949.4
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
210) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you often feel that there are many things you are not certain of? (PERSIT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, often1699.0
2) Yes, sometimes62033.0
3) Seldom43823.3
4) Never64134.1
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot60.3
98) Refuse30.1
Total1881100.0
211) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you feel that your future is uncertain? (PERSIT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54629.0
2) No91548.7
3) Hard to say41221.9
4) No comment00.0
5) Don't understand20.1
7) Don't know or forgot30.2
8) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
212) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you feel that there is more sorrow and less joy in life? (PERSIT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62833.4
2) No92048.9
3) Hard to say32817.5
4) No comment00.0
5) Don't understand10.1
7) Don't know or forgot10.1
8) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
213) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you feel that there are lots of misfortunes in life? (PERSIT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes53228.3
2) No101153.8
3) Hard to say33317.7
4) No comment00.0
5) Don't understand10.1
7) Don't know or forgot20.1
8) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
214) Do you often have the following feelings: Do you believe that at the end life is only vanity? (PERSIT7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60832.3
2) No97151.6
3) Hard to say29115.5
4) No comment00.0
5) Don't understand50.3
7) Don't know or forgot40.2
8) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
215) Have you ever been unable to live a normal life for more than a month because of injuries or sickness? (PERSIT8)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42822.8
2) No145277.2
8) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
216) When did you have such a situation? (R.O.C. year) (If you have had many such experiences, please answer for the last one and the most serious one) [Answered if PERSIT8 = 1.] (PERSIT9)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88195.428.30
217) Do you know at what hour you were born (either in metric or Chinese time units)? (HRBORN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes (If yes, please specify your birth hour)83244.2
2) Don't know93249.6
3) Yes, but I don't want to answer1166.1
8) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
218) Yes (please specify your birth hour) [Answered if HRBORN = 1.] (HRBORN2)
 TOTAL%
1) 23:00-00.591015.4
2) 01:00-02:59532.8
3) 03:00-04:59774.1
4) 05:00-06:591377.3
5) 07:00-08:59884.7
6) 09:00-10:59563.0
7) 11:00-12:59834.4
8) 13:00-14:59412.2
9) 15:00-16:59442.3
10) 17:00-18:59703.7
11) 19:00-20:59462.5
12) 21:00-22:59361.9
99) NA104955.8
Total1881100.0
219) Do you agree with the following sayings? The present economic situation is not stable. (PERSIT10)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much102854.6
2) Yes, somewhat64134.1
3) No, not really1548.2
4) No, not at all291.6
94) No comment30.2
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot180.9
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
220) Do you agree with the following sayings? The policy of the government is often changing. (PERSIT11)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much102554.5
2) Yes, somewhat58431.1
3) No, not really1548.2
4) No, not at all492.6
94) No comment100.5
95) Don't understand90.5
97) Don't know or forgot442.4
98) Refuse50.3
Total1880100.0
221) Do you agree with the following sayings? Social security is deteriorating; it is more possible for people to become victims of crime. (PERSIT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much112159.6
2) Yes, somewhat58831.2
3) No, not really1246.6
4) No, not at all181.0
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand70.4
97) Don't know or forgot140.8
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
222) Do you agree with the following sayings? Social values are constantly changing, so we don't know what the right thing to do is. (PERSIT13)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much77441.2
2) Yes, somewhat74339.5
3) No, not really24713.2
4) No, not at all623.3
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand160.8
97) Don't know or forgot311.7
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
223) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? You get everything that you have now by yourself. (PERSIT14)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much117262.4
2) Yes, somewhat51727.5
3) No, not really1658.8
4) No, not at all170.9
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse40.2
Total1880100.0
224) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? Your life is influenced mostly by coincidences. (PERSIT15)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much22812.1
2) Yes, somewhat72338.4
3) No, not really69036.7
4) No, not at all18810.0
94) No comment10.0
95) Don't understand211.1
97) Don't know or forgot241.3
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
225) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? You can achieve your goal because you are lucky. (PERSIT16)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1065.7
2) Yes, somewhat52427.8
3) No, not really94750.3
4) No, not at all29215.5
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot30.1
98) Refuse50.2
Total1881100.0
226) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? You can achieve your goal because some key persons help you. (PERSIT17)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much19110.1
2) Yes, somewhat80342.6
3) No, not really65134.6
4) No, not at all21311.3
94) No comment30.1
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot110.6
98) Refuse60.3
Total1882100.0
227) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? You control your own life. (PERSIT18)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much100253.3
2) Yes, somewhat67635.9
3) No, not really1709.0
4) No, not at all211.1
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand30.1
97) Don't know or forgot40.2
98) Refuse60.3
Total1882100.0
228) We would like to know your viewpoints about life. Do you agree with the following statements? Your life is controlled by the rich and the powerful. (PERSIT19)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much683.6
2) Yes, somewhat22211.8
3) No, not really91748.8
4) No, not at all65034.6
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot110.6
98) Refuse50.2
Total1880100.0
229) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Are harmonious relationships in the family important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE1)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important90.5
1) 110.6
2) 412.2
3) 1829.7
4) Absolutely important163386.8
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
230) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is power important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important40921.8
1) 31016.5
2) 59931.8
3) 33517.8
4) Absolutely important21211.3
94) No comment20.1
95) Don't understand80.4
97) Don't know or forgot50.2
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
231) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is the pursuit of advancement and improvement important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE3)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important552.9
1) 542.9
2) 23312.4
3) 58331.0
4) Absolutely important94150.1
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot50.3
98) Refuse10.1
Total1879100.0
232) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is submission and obedience to one's elders and superiors important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important844.5
1) 1005.3
2) 39621.0
3) 61232.5
4) Absolutely important67936.1
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand60.3
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
233) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is tolerating different opinions important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important1025.4
1) 1025.4
2) 48625.9
3) 69837.1
4) Absolutely important47025.0
94) No comment30.2
95) Don't understand110.6
97) Don't know or forgot80.4
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
234) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is wealth important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important472.5
1) 673.6
2) 35518.8
3) 62333.1
4) Absolutely important78141.5
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot30.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1882100.0
235) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is democracy important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE7)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important754.0
1) 985.2
2) 40321.4
3) 61432.6
4) Absolutely important67135.6
94) No comment30.1
95) Don't understand80.4
97) Don't know or forgot70.4
98) Refuse30.1
Total1882100.0
236) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Is the raising of children as a guarantee in old age important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important26414.0
1) 31616.8
2) 51727.5
3) 33918.0
4) Absolutely important43022.8
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot90.5
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
237) Please tell us the importance of the following items to you personally in your life. Are intimate friends important to you personally in your life? [Please consider seriously the importance of the following items currently in your life, and choose from the five options (from "0" to "4") to denote your real feelings and assessments. "0" denotes "not important," and "4" denotes "absolutely important," with "1", "2", and "3" denoting more importance as the number increases.] (CULTURE9)
 TOTAL%
0) Not important693.7
1) 894.7
2) 34018.0
3) 65434.7
4) Absolutely important72438.5
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
238) Do you agree with the following statements? In junior high school or elementary school, students should be taught to read some religious articles. (RELPOL1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much20610.9
2) Yes, somewhat71137.8
3) No, not really63433.7
4) No, not at all25113.4
94) No comment211.1
95) Don't understand80.4
97) Don't know or forgot422.2
98) Refuse80.4
Total1881100.0
239) Do you agree with the following statements? Government officials can take part in any religious activities. (RELPOL2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much29615.7
2) Yes, somewhat92949.4
3) No, not really39821.2
4) No, not at all1437.6
94) No comment382.0
95) Don't understand70.3
97) Don't know or forgot583.1
98) Refuse120.6
Total1881100.0
240) Do you agree with the following statements? People should not believe in gods and demons because there is no proof of their existence. (RELPOL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much31016.5
2) Yes, somewhat56229.9
3) No, not really82143.7
4) No, not at all1256.6
94) No comment80.4
95) Don't understand100.5
97) Don't know or forgot392.1
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
241) Do you agree with the following statements? The more people believe in religion, the more peaceful the society will be. (RELPOL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much32917.5
2) Yes, somewhat79042.0
3) No, not really59831.8
4) No, not at all1005.3
94) No comment120.7
95) Don't understand90.5
97) Don't know or forgot341.8
98) Refuse80.4
Total1880100.0
242) Do you agree with the following statements? The development of science and technology can help us to solve all problems. (RELPOL5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much27414.6
2) Yes, somewhat61932.9
3) No, not really76940.9
4) No, not at all1487.9
94) No comment40.2
95) Don't understand100.5
97) Don't know or forgot492.6
98) Refuse70.4
Total1880100.0
243) Generally speaking, what do you think about the prospects for religions in Taiwan in the future? (RELPOL6)
 TOTAL%
1) The religious impact will become greater.61432.6
2) The religious impact will stay the same.95250.6
3) The religious impact will become smaller.1276.8
4) The religions will become weaker.683.6
5) Don't understand170.9
7) Don't know884.7
8) Refuse60.3
9) No Comment90.5
Total1881100.0
244) Do you agree with the following statements? A person can help others only if he/she has properly taken care of himself/herself first. (CHARORG1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much138373.6
2) Yes, somewhat39120.8
3) No, not really934.9
4) No, not at all70.4
94) No comment00.0
95) Don't understand10.0
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
245) Do you agree with the following statements? A person should be considerate of others in every aspect. (CHARORG2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much79942.5
2) Yes, somewhat86746.1
3) No, not really19010.1
4) No, not at all150.8
94) No comment10.0
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot30.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
246) Do you agree with the following statements? Doing good will give you a ticket to heaven, but doing a lot of bad things will cause you to end up in hell. (CHARORG3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much47025.0
2) Yes, somewhat80542.8
3) No, not really41722.2
4) No, not at all1206.4
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand50.3
97) Don't know or forgot552.9
98) Refuse30.2
Total1881100.0
247) Do you agree with the following statements? The rich should offer financial help to the poor. (CHARORG4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much98352.3
2) Yes, somewhat70537.5
3) No, not really1578.4
4) No, not at all160.9
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot50.2
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
248) Do you agree with the following statements? Those who do good can have a good life in the next life. (CHARORG5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much48926.0
2) Yes, somewhat81343.2
3) No, not really41622.1
4) No, not at all945.0
94) No comment30.2
95) Don't understand80.4
97) Don't know or forgot532.8
98) Refuse40.2
Total1880100.0
249) Do you agree with the following statements? One should consider one's capacity before helping others. (CHARORG6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much136672.6
2) Yes, somewhat47725.3
3) No, not really140.7
4) No, not at all130.7
94) No comment10.1
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot60.3
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
250) In Taiwan, Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka are the main languages used in everyday life, while the different aboriginal tribes also have their own languages. Currently, there are some views concerning the acquisition and usage of these languages. Do you agree with them or not. We should teach our children their native dialect at home. (DIFCUL1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much126667.3
2) Yes, somewhat51627.4
3) No, not really663.5
4) No, not at all130.7
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand20.1
97) Don't know or forgot100.5
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
251) In Taiwan, Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka are the main languages used in everyday life, while the different aboriginal tribes also have their own languages. Currently, there are some views concerning the acquisition and usage of these languages. Do you agree with them or not. School teachers should be able to use other languages other than Mandarin for lectures in any class (not only in native education). (DIFCUL2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much74439.5
2) Yes, somewhat71237.8
3) No, not really28715.3
4) No, not at all985.2
94) No comment140.7
95) Don't understand40.2
97) Don't know or forgot201.0
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
252) In Taiwan, Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka are the main languages used in everyday life, while the different aboriginal tribes also have their own languages. Currently, there are some views concerning the acquisition and usage of these languages. Do you agree with them or not. School teachers should be able to use Taiwanese for lectures in any class. (DIFCUL3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much62533.2
2) Yes, somewhat67836.0
3) No, not really37519.9
4) No, not at all1678.9
94) No comment160.8
95) Don't understand30.2
97) Don't know or forgot140.7
98) Refuse40.2
Total1882100.0
253) Which language do you speak with your parents in your family? (DIFCUL4)
 TOTAL%
1) Mandarin25713.7
2) Taiwanese135872.2
3) Hakka1296.9
4) Aborigne10.1
5) Dialect422.2
6) Other (please specify)914.9
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1880100.0
254) We would like to ask about your fluency in languages. On a scale from 0 to 10, where "0" means "not fluently at all" and "10" means very fluently, how fluently would you say you speak the following languages: Mandarin? (DIFCUL5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not fluently at all824.4
1) 181.0
2) 442.3
3) 653.4
4) 382.0
5) 24713.1
6) 1447.6
7) 1618.5
8) 31516.7
9) 1819.6
10) 58331.0
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
255) We would like to ask about your fluency in languages. On a scale from 0 to 10, where "0" means "not fluently at all" and "10" means very fluently, how fluently would you say you speak the following languages: Taiwanese? (DIFCUL6)
 TOTAL%
0) Not fluently at all341.8
1) 251.3
2) 291.5
3) 291.5
4) 361.9
5) 1658.8
6) 1347.1
7) 1477.8
8) 32717.4
9) 20310.8
10) Very fluently74539.6
97) Don't know or forgot60.3
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
256) We would like to ask about your fluency in languages. On a scale from 0 to 10, where "0" means "not fluently at all" and "10" means very fluently, how fluently would you say you speak the following languages: Hakka? (DIFCUL7)
 TOTAL%
0) Not fluently at all144476.7
1) 1085.7
2) 774.1
3) 382.0
4) 80.4
5) 301.6
6) 170.9
7) 110.6
8) 311.6
9) 211.1
10) Very fluently934.9
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
257) We would like to ask about your fluency in languages. On a scale from 0 to 10, where "0" means "not fluently at all" and "10" means very fluently, how fluently would you say you speak the following languages: English? (DIFCUL8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not fluently at all82443.8
1) 1749.3
2) 23112.3
3) 19710.5
4) 844.5
5) 19910.6
6) 804.3
7) 482.5
8) 291.6
9) 50.3
10) Very fluently50.3
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse30.2
Total1880100.0
258) Do you agree with the following arguments? Since there is more and more interflow among the nations of the world, Taiwan does not necessarily have to insist on its own cultural characteristics. (DIFCUL9)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1749.2
2) Yes, somewhat43523.1
3) No, not really81443.2
4) No, not at all36519.4
94) No comment90.5
95) Don't understand231.2
97) Don't know or forgot573.0
98) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
259) Do you agree with the following arguments? It is more important to learn about the cultures of advanced countries than to learn about traditional Chinese culture. (DIFCUL10)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1508.0
2) Yes, somewhat46824.9
3) No, not really90748.2
4) No, not at all27714.7
94) No comment90.5
95) Don't understand160.8
97) Don't know or forgot472.5
98) Refuse70.4
Total1881100.0
260) Do you agree with the following arguments? Our next generation does not necessarily have to learn about the history and civilization of China. (DIFCUL11)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much1055.6
2) Yes, somewhat31016.5
3) No, not really89647.7
4) No, not at all49526.3
94) No comment110.6
95) Don't understand170.9
97) Don't know or forgot392.1
98) Refuse70.4
Total1880100.0
261) Do you agree with the following arguments? Taiwan should establish culture characteristics that differ from those of China. (DIFCUL12)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much34518.3
2) Yes, somewhat71838.2
3) No, not really56029.8
4) No, not at all1467.8
94) No comment150.8
95) Don't understand241.3
97) Don't know or forgot623.3
98) Refuse110.6
Total1881100.0
262) Do you agree with the following arguments? Traditional Chinese culture occupies an important position within Taiwanese culture. (DIFCUL13)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much43122.9
2) Yes, somewhat83144.2
3) No, not really43623.2
4) No, not at all693.7
94) No comment100.5
95) Don't understand221.2
97) Don't know or forgot754.0
98) Refuse60.3
Total1880100.0
263) Do you agree with the following arguments? We should strive to carry forward traditional Chinese culture. (DIFCUL14)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much56129.8
2) Yes, somewhat88947.2
3) No, not really30016.0
4) No, not at all643.4
94) No comment130.7
95) Don't understand130.7
97) Don't know or forgot331.7
98) Refuse80.4
Total1881100.0
264) Do you agree with the following arguments? Taiwanese culture is a continuation of traditional Chinese culture. (DIFCUL15)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much49626.4
2) Yes, somewhat88847.2
3) No, not really32817.4
4) No, not at all824.4
94) No comment50.3
95) Don't understand181.0
97) Don't know or forgot542.9
98) Refuse90.5
Total1880100.0
265) Do you think Chinese civilization, with its long-standing culture, is something to be proud of? (DIFCUL16)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much so33317.7
2) Yes104255.4
3) No, not really33317.7
4) No, not at all804.2
94) No comment60.3
95) Don't understand221.1
97) Don't know or forgot613.2
98) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
266) Do you think Taiwanese civilization is something to be proud of? (DIFCUL17)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very much so35619.0
2) Yes102754.6
3) No, not really35719.0
4) No, not at all532.8
94) No comment70.4
95) Don't understand221.1
97) Don't know or forgot532.8
98) Refuse60.3
Total1881100.0
267) When you were growing up (studying in junior high), did your parents often teach you to behave in the following ways: Not to bully others? (DAILY1)
 TOTAL%
1) Often107857.4
2) Sometimes46724.9
3) Seldom19710.5
4) Never1136.0
97) Don't know or forgot80.4
98) Refuse30.2
99) NA140.7
Total1880100.0
268) When you were growing up (studying in junior high), did your parents often teach you to behave in the following ways: Not to lie? (DAILY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Often122264.9
2) Sometimes44023.4
3) Seldom1176.2
4) Never814.3
97) Don't know or forgot50.2
98) Refuse30.2
99) NA140.7
Total1882100.0
269) When you were growing up (studying in junior high), did your parents often teach you to behave in the following ways: Not to jump queues? (DAILY3)
 TOTAL%
1) Often74439.6
2) Sometimes49426.2
3) Seldom35418.8
4) Never26514.1
97) Don't know or forgot70.3
98) Refuse30.2
99) NA140.7
Total1881100.0
270) When you were growing up (studying in junior high), did your parents often teach you to behave in the following ways: To help those who are unfortunate? (DAILY4)
 TOTAL%
1) Often85145.3
2) Sometimes63633.8
3) Seldom23812.6
4) Never1317.0
97) Don't know or forgot80.4
98) Refuse30.2
99) NA140.7
Total1881100.0
271) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Had a headache or felt a sort of physical pressure all over your head. (DAILY5)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day1035.5
2) Every other day532.8
3) Once or twice a week49826.5
4) Not at all122565.2
98) Refuse10.1
Total1880100.0
272) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Worried that you might have heart disease. (DAILY6)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day643.4
2) Every other day271.4
3) Once or twice a week25413.5
4) Not at all153581.6
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
273) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt a sort of physical pressure over the chest that caused a lot of discomfort. (DAILY7)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day703.7
2) Every other day351.8
3) Once or twice a week30216.0
4) Not at all147278.3
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
274) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that your limbs were trembling or numb. (DAILY8)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day1055.6
2) Every other day462.5
3) Once or twice a week31216.6
4) Not at all141575.2
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
275) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that you did not sleep well. (DAILY9)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day1799.5
2) Every other day784.1
3) Once or twice a week53228.3
4) Not at all109057.9
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
276) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Had a bad appetite. (DAILY10)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day522.8
2) Every other day512.7
3) Once or twice a week29315.6
4) Not at all148278.8
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
277) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that you had lost confidence in yourself. (DAILY11)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day552.9
2) Every other day231.2
3) Once or twice a week28915.3
4) Not at all150880.1
94) 9410.1
95) 9520.1
97) Don't know or forgot20.1
98) Refuse20.1
Total1882100.0
278) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that there was no hope in life. (DAILY12)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day361.9
2) Every other day211.1
3) Once or twice a week1648.7
4) Not at all165387.9
94) 9410.1
97) Don't know or forgot30.2
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
279) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that you were tense and restless, and that there was no way to relax. (DAILY13)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day623.3
2) Every other day613.2
3) Once or twice a week37019.7
4) Not at all138473.6
94) 9410.1
97) Don't know or forgot10.0
98) Refuse20.1
Total1881100.0
280) Have you had the following experiences in the past two weeks? Felt that you were lonely. (DAILY14)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost every day392.1
2) Every other day291.6
3) Once or twice a week26213.9
4) Not at all154882.3
97) Don't know or forgot00.0
98) Refuse20.1
Total1880100.0
281) Have you been tense and irritated, imagining things, as well as unable to relax, or felt low-spirited, depressed, and frowned upon life, such that your life, studies, and work have been seriously affected? (DAILY15)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39120.8
2) No148979.2
8) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
282) Has your daily life been affected because of any physical discomfort or injury in the past two weeks? (DAILY16)
 TOTAL%
1) No139274.0
2) Yes, slightly37820.1
3) Yes, quite a bit824.4
4) Yes, very much271.4
96) Missing10.0
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
283) How has your physical health been for the past two weeks? (DAILY17)
 TOTAL%
1) Very Good51627.4
2) Fair111259.1
3) Poor23112.3
4) Very poor211.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
284) Generally speaking, do you feel happy in your daily life? (DAILY18)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy50726.9
2) Quite happy115961.6
3) Not very happy19610.4
4) Very unhappy170.9
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
285) What do you think of your daily life? Is it interesting, boring, or pretty much the same every day? (DAILY19)
 TOTAL%
1) Interesting41622.1
2) Boring844.5
3) Pretty much the same every day137973.3
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
286) What is your average monthly income? (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) No income43523.1
2) NT$ 10,000 or less22011.7
3) NT$ 10,001-20,00027914.8
4) NT$ 20,001-30,00027614.7
5) NT$ 30,001-40,00022912.2
6) NT$ 40,001-50,0001296.8
7) NT$ 50,001-60,000703.7
8) NT$ 60,001-70,000261.4
9) NT$ 70,001-80,000271.4
10) NT$ 80,001-90,00060.3
11) NT$ 90,001-100,000140.7
12) NT$ 100,001-110,00030.2
13) NT$ 110,001-120,00030.2
14) NT$ 120,001-130,00020.1
15) NT$ 130,001-140,00030.2
16) NT$ 140,001-150,00020.1
17) NT$ 150,001-160,00010.1
20) NT$ 180,001-190,00020.1
21) NT$ 190,001-200,00030.2
22) More than NT$ 200,00040.2
23) Other90.5
97) Don't know or forgot331.7
98) Refuse1055.6
Total1881100.0
287) What is your spouse's average monthly income? (SPOUSINC)
 TOTAL%
1) No income32717.4
2) NT$ 10,000 or less1266.7
3) NT$ 10,001-20,0001286.8
4) NT$ 20,001-30,0001226.5
5) NT$ 30,001-40,0001186.3
6) NT$ 40,001-50,000985.2
7) NT$ 50,001-60,000623.3
8) NT$ 60,001-70,000221.2
9) NT$ 70,001-80,000150.8
10) NT$ 80,001-90,000110.6
11) NT$ 90,001-100,000100.5
12) NT$ 100,001-110,00050.3
13) NT$ 110,001-120,00040.2
16) NT$ 140,001-150,00030.2
17) NT$ 150,001-160,00010.1
19) NT$ 170,001-180,00020.1
20) NT$ 180,001-190,00010.1
23) Other30.2
97) Don't know or forgot723.8
98) Refuse975.2
99) NA65334.7
Total1880100.0
288) What is your average monthly household income? (HOUSEINC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88132.3040.13
289) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Hi-fi stereo? (ITEMS1)
 TOTAL%
0) No54929.2
1) Yes132670.5
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
290) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Paintings, calligraphy and photographs (original)? (ITEMS2)
 TOTAL%
0) No163787.0
1) Yes23812.7
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
291) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Paintings, calligraphy and photographs (copies)? (ITEMS3)
 TOTAL%
0) No147878.5
1) Yes39821.1
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
292) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Piano? (ITEMS4)
 TOTAL%
0) No164987.7
1) Yes22612.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
293) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Antiques? (ITEMS5)
 TOTAL%
0) No175593.2
1) Yes1216.4
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
294) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Gramophone records, CDs, and mp3s? (ITEMS6)
 TOTAL%
0) No45023.9
1) Yes142575.8
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
295) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Books? (ITEMS7)
 TOTAL%
0) No42722.7
1) Yes144877.0
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
296) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: VCD, DVD player? (ITEMS8)
 TOTAL%
0) No56129.8
1) Yes131469.9
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
297) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Digital camera? (ITEMS9)
 TOTAL%
0) No120463.9
1) Yes67235.7
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
298) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: DV camera? (ITEMS10)
 TOTAL%
0) No170590.6
1) Yes1719.1
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
299) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: An overhead projector of family expenses? (ITEMS11)
 TOTAL%
0) No184798.1
1) Yes291.5
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1882100.0
300) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: Home theatre? (ITEMS12)
 TOTAL%
0) No174892.9
1) Yes1276.7
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
301) Do you own the following items at home? Choose all that apply: None? (ITEMS13)
 TOTAL%
0) No173792.3
1) Yes1387.4
7) Don't know or forgot10.0
8) Refuse50.3
Total1881100.0
302) Interview ended at: (month) (MONTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,8817.050.21
303) Interview ended at: (day) (DAY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88113.016.34
304) Interview ended at: (hour) (HOUR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88116.713.88
305) Interview ended at: (minute) (MINUTE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,88129.0117.11
306) Weight variable (WEIGHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1,8811.000.29
307) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male95250.6
2) Female92949.4
Total1881100.0
308) What is your current marital status? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married, and live with my spouse119163.3
2) Married, but we live separately361.9
3) Other20.1
4) My spouse is deceased1186.3
5) Divorced422.3
6) Single and never married49126.1
Total1880100.0
309) What is your education level? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) None, Self-study, Elementary43623.3
2) Junior high school (including vocational)29515.7
3) High school1638.7
4) Vocational high school (or cadet)43323.1
5) Junior college (of any kind) or Police26214.0
6) College or Graduate school28515.2
Missing7
Total1874100.0
310) What is your average monthly household income? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) NT$ 20,000 or less19714.4
2) NT$ 20,001-$40,00026719.6
3) NT$ 40,001-60,00033524.6
4) NT$ 60,001-80,00017612.9
5) NT$ 80,001-120,00026519.4
6) More than NT$120,0001229.0
Missing542
Total1362100.0

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