Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2014, Religion - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 10) WR_19_5;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) Respondent's ID (ID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	453,797.21	253,565.78

2) Zip code (city) for sampling area (ZIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keelung City	27	1.4
2) Taipei City	244	12.6
3) New Taipei City	317	16.4
4) Taoyuan County	163	8.4
5) Hsinchu City	35	1.8
7) Miaoli County	90	4.6
8) Taichung City	242	12.5
11) Changhua County	128	6.6
12) Yunlin County	79	4.1
13) Chiayi City	25	1.3
14) Chiayi County	61	3.2
15) Tainan City	120	6.2
17) Kaohsiung City	272	14.1
19) Pingtung County	43	2.2
20) Ilan County	40	2.0
21) Hualien County	25	1.3
22) Taitung County	22	1.2
Total	1933	100.0

3) Stratum2 2005 (STRATUM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Metropolitan core	469	24.3
2) Industrialized township	515	26.7
3) New developed township	541	28.0
4) Traditional industry borough/township	146	7.5
5) Less developed borough	243	12.6
6) Aging and remote borough	19	1.0
Total	1933	100.0

4) Region 2005 (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City	588	30.4
2) Taoyuan County, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County	288	14.9
3) Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County	371	19.2
4) Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City	286	14.8
5) Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, Penghu County	315	16.3
6) Ilan County, Hualien County, Taitun County	86	4.5
Total	1934	100.0

5) Stratum2014 (STRATUM2014)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	3.22	1.57

6) Region2014 (REGION2014)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City, Ilan County	628	32.4
2) Taoyuan County, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County	288	14.9
3) Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County	371	19.2
4) Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City	286	14.8
5) Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, Penghu County	315	16.3
6) Hualien County, Taitung County	47	2.4
Total	1935	100.0

7) R_stratum2014 (R_STRATUM2014)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	29.57	15.45

8) PSU (PSU)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	2.80	1.98

9) SSU (SSU)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,887	1.50	0.50

10) Weighting factor: we_19_5 (WR_19_5)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	1.00	0.23

11) Round 6, Year 5 (WAVE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	605.00	0.00

12) Type of questionnaire (QTYPE)
13) Survey year (YEAR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	2,014.00	0.00

14) Survey year (R.O.C.) (YEAR_M)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	103.00	0.00

15) Interview started at: date (SD)
16) Interview started at: hour (SH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	15.42	3.75

17) Interview started at: minute (SM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	28.82	17.78

18) Gender (V1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	958	49.5
2) Female	976	50.5
Total	1934	100.0

19) When were you born? R.O.C. year (V2Y)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	56.85	16.99

20) When were you born? Month (V2M)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	161	8.3
2) 2	146	7.6
3) 3	164	8.5
4) 4	152	7.9
5) 5	137	7.1
6) 6	142	7.3
7) 7	173	8.9
8) 8	172	8.9
9) 9	142	7.4
10) 10	171	8.8
11) 11	176	9.1
12) 12	191	9.9
97) Don't know	6	0.3
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

21) How old are you? (V2R)

	TOTAL	%
58) 58	2	0.1
73) 73	0	0.0
77) 77	1	0.1
79) 79	1	0.1
80) 80	0	0.0
81) 81	1	0.1
82) 82	0	0.0
87) 87	0	0.0
88) 88	2	0.1
996) Not applicable	1925	99.6
997) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1932	100.0

22) Where were you born?(city) (V3CITY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	9.96	6.79

23) Where do you live at present?(city) (V4CITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keelung City	23	1.2
2) Taipei City	247	12.7
3) New Taipei City	342	17.6
4) Taoyuan County	170	8.8
5) Hsinchu City	36	1.8
6) Hsinchu County	4	0.2
7) Miaoli County	83	4.3
8) Taichung City	245	12.7
9) Changhua County	118	6.1
11) Yunlin County	72	3.7
12) Chiayi City	26	1.3
13) Chiayi County	58	3.0
14) Tainan City	122	6.3
15) Kaohsiung City	263	13.6
16) Pingtung County	41	2.1
17) Taitung County	21	1.1
18) Hualien County	24	1.2
19) Ilan County	40	2.1
30) China	1	0.1
Total	1936	100.0

24) How long have you been living in this township? ___ years (V5)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	27.37	18.94

25) What is your current marital status? (V6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1140	58.9
2) Cohabitating	14	0.7
3) Widowed	117	6.0
4) Divorced	104	5.4
5) Separated	16	0.8
6) Single and never married	541	28.0
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

26) What is your father's ethnic background? (V7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fukienese of Taiwan	1452	75.1
2) Hakka of Taiwan	239	12.4
3) Mainlander	204	10.6
4) Aborigine	21	1.1
5) Other	10	0.5
97) Don't know	7	0.4
Total	1933	100.0

27) What is your mother's ethnic background? (V8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fukienese of Taiwan	1531	79.2
2) Hakka of Taiwan	240	12.4
3) Mainlander	114	5.9
4) Aborigine	33	1.7
5) Other	10	0.5
97) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

28) What is your education level? (V9)

	TOTAL	%
1) None/illiterate (skip to V10)	33	1.7
2) Self-study (skip to V10)	11	0.6
3) Elementary school	257	13.3
4) Junior high school	239	12.4
5) Vocational junior high school	10	0.5
6) Senior high school (general subjects)	92	4.8
7) Senior high school (vocational subjects)	66	3.4
8) Vocational senior high school	387	20.0
9) Cadet school	8	0.4
10) Five-year junior college	66	3.4
11) Two-year junior college	123	6.3
12) Three-year junior college	9	0.5
13) Military/police one-year junior college	3	0.1
14) Military/police two-year junior college	7	0.4
15) Open junior college	7	0.4
16) Open university	9	0.5
17) Military/police college	9	0.5
18) Institute of technology	165	8.5
19) University	302	15.6
20) Graduate school (master's degree)	114	5.9
21) Graduate school (doctoral degree)	13	0.7
22) Other	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

29) Did you finish your studies? (V9A)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I didn't graduate	210	10.9
2) No, I am still a student	113	5.9
3) Yes, I graduated	1566	81.0
96) Not applicable	44	2.3
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

30) Do you currently have a job? (V10)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have a full-time job	1014	52.4
2) I have a part-time job	53	2.8
3) I do irregular jobs (odd jobs)	46	2.4
4) I work for a family business with pay	40	2.1
5) I work for a family business without pay	75	3.9
6) I am unemployed	76	3.9
7) I am a student or trainee and do not work now	58	3.0
8) I am a student or trainee and work now	44	2.3
9) I am an apprentice or trainee	1	0.1
10) I am retired	205	10.6
11) I am a homemaker and do not work now	210	10.9
12) I am aged, physically or mentally handicapped, or sick, and cannot work	93	4.8
13) I am in compulsory military service	6	0.3
15) I am taking unpaid leave or parental leave, or my position is retained but without pay	4	0.2
16) Other	9	0.5
Total	1934	100.0

31) And in your current job, what is your main occupation? Industry (V11A3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	525.37	294.63

32) And in your current job, what is your main occupation? Position (V11B4)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	497.88	263.23

33) And in your current job, what is your main occupation? (V11B5)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	5,474.62	2,631.40

34) How many employees (including yourself) are in your workplace? (V11C)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-9	744	38.5
2) 10-29	247	12.8
3) 30 or more	819	42.4
4) I have never worked in any job	112	5.8
97) Don't know	8	0.4
98) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

35) Does your spouse (partner) currently have a job? (V12)

	TOTAL	%
1) He/She has a full-time job	589	30.5
2) He/She has a part-time job	28	1.5
3) He/She does irregular jobs (odd jobs)	33	1.7
4) He/She works for a family business with pay	25	1.3
5) He/She works for a family business without pay	66	3.4
6) He/She is unemployed	16	0.8
8) He/She is a student or trainee and also works now	1	0.1
9) He/She is an apprentice or trainee	1	0.0
10) He/She is retired	145	7.5
11) He/She is a homemaker and does not work now	196	10.2
12) He/She is aged, physically or mentally handicapped, or sick, and cannot work	37	1.9
16) Other	9	0.5
96) Not applicable	780	40.4
98) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1933	100.0

36) What is your spouse's(partner's)main occupation at present? Industry (V13A3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	724.14	324.20

37) What is your spouse's(partner's)main occupation at present? Position (V13B4)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	702.30	320.54

38) What is your spouse's(partner's)main occupation at present? ISCO08 (V13B5)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	7,404.79	2,987.90

39) How many employees are in his/her workplace? (V13C)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-9	447	23.1
2) 10-29	113	5.8
3) 30 or more	449	23.2
4) He/she has never worked in any job	80	4.1
96) Not applicable	780	40.4
97) Don't know	47	2.5
98) Refuse	18	0.9
Total	1934	100.0

40) Do you worship the gods or ancestors? (V14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1702	88.0
2) No	232	12.0
Total	1934	100.0

41) What is your religious belief? (V15)

	TOTAL	%
10) I have no religious belief	201	10.4
21) Self-identified	46	2.4
22) One that worships the gods	826	42.7
23) Not clearly specified as such	59	3.1
31) Buddha worship	223	11.5
32) Jingtu Zong	22	1.2
33) Chan Zong	11	0.6
34) Mi Zong	11	0.6
35) Dual practicing of Chan and Pure Land	5	0.2
36) Exoteric/esoteric teachings in Buddhism	1	0.1
37) Other Buddhism	13	0.7
39) Buddhism: Don't know	10	0.5
40) Taoism	298	15.4
50) Catholicism	19	1.0
60) Protestant Christianity, denomination	82	4.3
72) Yiguan Dao	39	2.0
78) Other local religion	1	0.1
82) Soka Gakkai (Value-creating Society)	7	0.4
101) Both Buddhism and Taoism	47	2.4
102) Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism	5	0.3
103) Other Polytheism	2	0.1
110) Cannot be categorized	5	0.3
Total	1933	100.0

42) When did you start with this religious belief? ___ (R.O.C. year) (V15A)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	852.79	329.94

43) City Where did you live at that time?(City) (V15BCITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keelung City	5	0.2
2) Taipei City	58	3.0
3) New Taipei City	60	3.1
4) Taoyuan County	25	1.3
5) Hsinchu City	3	0.2
6) Hsinchu County	1	0.1
7) Miaoli County	9	0.5
8) Taichung City	39	2.0
9) Changhua County	15	0.8
10) Nantou County	2	0.1
11) Yunlin County	4	0.2
12) Chiayi City	3	0.2
13) Chiayi County	1	0.1
14) Tainan City	24	1.2
15) Kaohsiung City	39	2.0
16) Pingtung County	3	0.1
17) Taitung County	3	0.2
18) Hualien County	5	0.3
19) Ilan County	3	0.2
30) China	2	0.1
31) Other foreign country	4	0.2
96) Not applicable	1626	84.0
Total	1934	100.0

44) Did you become a member of this religious faith through a ritual? (V16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conversion to Buddhism	120	6.2
2) Passing on Triratna: the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha	37	1.9
3) Mind-Seal of the Buddhas	2	0.1
4) Ritual to convert to a certain Buddhist sect	1	0.1
5) Baptism	84	4.4
6) Ceremony to initiate a teacher-student relationship with a master	6	0.3
7) There is no such activity in this organization	42	2.2
8) Other	13	0.6
9) None	1628	84.2
97) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

45) Your religious belief in the past (V17)

	TOTAL	%
1) No belief	264	13.7
2) Folk religion	112	5.8
3) Buddhism	31	1.6
4) Taoism	30	1.6
5) Yiguan Dao	7	0.4
7) Catholicism	12	0.6
9) Protestant: denomination	16	0.8
10) The same as now	1457	75.3
11) Other	5	0.2
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

46) Which of the followings do you worship the most? (V18A)

	TOTAL	%
1) God, Jesus	99	5.1
2) Matsu	376	19.4
3) Sakyamuni Buddha	115	5.9
4) Guanshiyin (Avalokitasvara Bodhisattva)	470	24.3
5) Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva	6	0.3
6) Wu sheng Lao Mu	7	0.4
7) Wangmu Niangniang	7	0.3
8) Saintly Emperor Guan (Guan Gong)	128	6.6
9) Royal Highness (Wu Fu Qian Sui)	48	2.5
10) Great Emperor Baosheng	10	0.5
11) Sam thai tsu (the Third Prince)	21	1.1
12) Fude Zhengshen (Tu Di Gong)	299	15.4
13) Emperor Xuantian	36	1.8
14) Other	125	6.5
15) Do not worship deities/gods (skip to V19)	163	8.4
97) Don't know (skip to V19)	24	1.2
98) Refuse (skip to V19)	1	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

47) Which of the followings do you worship the second most? (V18B)

	TOTAL	%
1) God, Jesus	14	0.7
2) Matsu	264	13.7
3) Sakyamuni Buddha	67	3.4
4) Guanshiyin (Avalokitasvara Bodhisattva)	309	16.0
5) Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva	15	0.8
6) Wu Sheng Lao Mu	1	0.0
7) Wangmu Niangniang	14	0.7
8) Saintly Emperor Guan (Guan Gong)	119	6.1
9) Royal Highness (Wu Fu Qian Sui)	42	2.2
10) Great Emperor Baosheng	19	1.0
11) Sam Thai Tsu (the Third Prince)	39	2.0
12) Fude Zhengshen (Tu Di Gong)	303	15.6
13) Emperor Xuantian	38	2.0
14) Other	142	7.4
16) None for the second most worshipped deity/god	359	18.6
96) Not applicable	188	9.7
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

48) What was your father's religious preference when you were a child? (V19)

	TOTAL	%
10) No religious belief	185	9.6
21) Self-identified	63	3.2
22) One that worships the gods	885	45.7
23) Not clearly specified as such	47	2.4
31) Buddha worship	192	10.0
32) Jingtu Zong	4	0.2
33) Chan Zong	3	0.1
34) Mi Zong	1	0.1
35) Dual practicing of Chan and Pure Land	1	0.1
37) Other Buddhism	1	0.1
39) Buddhism: Don't know	13	0.7
40) Taoism	368	19.0
50) Catholicism	21	1.1
60) Protestant Christianity, denomination	38	2.0
72) Yiguan Dao	22	1.2
82) Soka Gakkai (Value-creating Society)	3	0.2
101) Both Buddhism and Taoism	34	1.7
102) Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism	1	0.1
110) Cannot be categorized	3	0.1
120) Father is deceased and don't know his religious belief	20	1.0
997) Don't know	27	1.4
998) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

49) What is your husband's/wife's religious preference? (V20)

	TOTAL	%
10) No religious belief	117	6.0
21) Self-identified	30	1.5
22) One that worships the gods	494	25.5
23) Not clearly specified as such	31	1.6
31) Buddha worship	136	7.0
32) Jingtu Zong	11	0.6
34) Mi Zong	7	0.4
35) Dual practicing of Chan and Pure Land	4	0.2
36) Exoteric/esoteric teachings in Buddhism	3	0.1
37) Other Buddhism	10	0.5
39) Buddhism: Don't know	8	0.4
40) Taoism	179	9.2
50) Catholicism	12	0.6
60) Protestant Christianity, denomination	39	2.0
72) Yiguan Dao	29	1.5
81) Nichiren (Lotus) Orthodox Sect	1	0.1
82) Soka Gakkai (Value-Creating Society)	2	0.1
101) Both Buddhism and Taoism	28	1.5
102) Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism	1	0.1
103) Other Polytheism	1	0.1
110) Cannot be categorized	3	0.2
996) Not applicable	780	40.4
997) Don't know	7	0.4
998) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

50) Do you believe the following statements? There is a supreme god in this universe. (V211)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	395	20.4
2) Yes, somewhat	793	41.0
3) No, not really	444	23.0
4) No, not at all	171	8.9
92) It depends	22	1.1
93) No comment	21	1.1
94) Can't choose	15	0.8
95) Don't understand	9	0.5
97) Don't know	64	3.3
Total	1934	100.0

51) Do you believe the following statements? After a person passes away, his/her spirit and soul still exist. (V212)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	556	28.8
2) Yes, somewhat	842	43.5
3) No, not really	299	15.4
4) No, not at all	111	5.7
92) It depends	16	0.8
93) No comment	8	0.4
94) Can't choose	10	0.5
95) Don't understand	3	0.1
97) Don't know	88	4.6
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

52) Do you believe the following statements? Spirits who are not offered any worship will wander around. (V213)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	376	19.4
2) Yes, somewhat	853	44.1
3) No, not really	399	20.6
4) No, not at all	156	8.1
92) It depends	17	0.9
93) No comment	12	0.6
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	3	0.1
97) Don't know	102	5.3
Total	1934	100.0

53) Do you believe the following statements? A person can be possessed by demons. (V214)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	344	17.8
2) Yes, somewhat	721	37.3
3) No, not really	527	27.3
4) No, not at all	207	10.7
92) It depends	16	0.8
93) No comment	14	0.7
94) Can't choose	19	1.0
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	82	4.2
Total	1933	100.0

54) Do you believe the following statements? To meet someone or be with someone is something that has been predestined in the previous life or several lives before. (V215)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	467	24.2
2) Yes, somewhat	795	41.2
3) No, not really	413	21.4
4) No, not at all	160	8.3
92) It depends	26	1.3
93) No comment	10	0.5
94) Can't choose	9	0.5
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	50	2.6
Total	1933	100.0

55) Do you believe the following statements? Marrying the wrong person is a debt from a previous life. (V216)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	327	16.9
2) Yes, somewhat	601	31.0
3) No, not really	612	31.6
4) No, not at all	297	15.4
92) It depends	32	1.7
93) No comment	10	0.5
94) Can't choose	7	0.3
95) Don't understand	5	0.2
97) Don't know	44	2.3
Total	1935	100.0

56) Do you believe the following statements? Working like a dog for the children is a debt from a previous life. (V217)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	315	16.2
2) Yes, somewhat	567	29.3
3) No, not really	626	32.3
4) No, not at all	337	17.4
92) It depends	37	1.9
93) No comment	9	0.4
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	4	0.2
97) Don't know	33	1.7
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1936	100.0

57) Do you believe the following statements? Qigong can help to cure diseases. (V218)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	190	9.8
2) Yes, somewhat	621	32.1
3) No, not really	640	33.1
4) No, not at all	310	16.0
92) It depends	34	1.7
93) No comment	22	1.1
94) Can't choose	12	0.6
95) Don't understand	6	0.3
97) Don't know	99	5.1
Total	1934	100.0

58) Do you believe the following statements? A person's qi can be strengthened through cultivation. (V219)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	310	16.0
2) Yes, somewhat	861	44.5
3) No, not really	439	22.7
4) No, not at all	174	9.0
92) It depends	17	0.9
93) No comment	15	0.8
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	10	0.5
97) Don't know	102	5.3
Total	1934	100.0

59) Do you believe the following statements? If a person's qi is very strong, nothing can harm him or her. (V2110)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	223	11.5
2) Yes, somewhat	627	32.4
3) No, not really	646	33.4
4) No, not at all	288	14.9
92) It depends	46	2.4
93) No comment	13	0.6
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	9	0.5
97) Don't know	74	3.8
Total	1933	100.0

60) Do you believe the following statements? To be healthy physically and psychologically, we have to strike a balance between yin and yang, as well as maintain an adequate blending of the two. (V2111)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	476	24.6
2) Yes, somewhat	860	44.4
3) No, not really	324	16.8
4) No, not at all	117	6.0
92) It depends	19	1.0
93) No comment	15	0.8
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	38	2.0
97) Don't know	78	4.0
Total	1934	100.0

61) Do you believe the following statements? An individual is a small magnetic field, and the universe is a big magnetic field. A person is sick because there is no harmony between the two. (V2112)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	213	11.0
2) Yes, somewhat	579	29.9
3) No, not really	656	33.9
4) No, not at all	259	13.4
92) It depends	32	1.6
93) No comment	19	1.0
94) Can't choose	17	0.9
95) Don't understand	43	2.2
97) Don't know	117	6.0
Total	1935	100.0

62) Do you believe the following statements? Science can prove the existence of the spirit and the soul. (V2113)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	198	10.2
2) Yes, somewhat	548	28.3
3) No, not really	667	34.5
4) No, not at all	288	14.9
92) It depends	32	1.7
93) No comment	22	1.1
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	7	0.4
97) Don't know	156	8.0
Total	1934	100.0

63) Do you agree with each of the following statements? If you work hard, you do not necessarily have to rely on the gods. (V221)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	937	48.5
2) Yes, somewhat	655	33.9
3) No, not really	254	13.1
4) No, not at all	51	2.7
92) It depends	20	1.0
93) No comment	2	0.1
94) Can't choose	5	0.2
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
97) Don't know	9	0.5
Total	1934	100.0

64) Do you agree with each of the following statements? It is good to have children and grandchildren to worship you after your death. (V222)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	493	25.5
2) Yes, somewhat	679	35.1
3) No, not really	432	22.3
4) No, not at all	141	7.3
92) It depends	105	5.4
93) No comment	47	2.4
94) Can't choose	9	0.5
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	28	1.4
Total	1936	100.0

65) Do you agree with each of the following statements? If you do something bad or good, it will affect the well-being of your descendants. (V223)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	883	45.7
2) Yes, somewhat	754	39.0
3) No, not really	181	9.4
4) No, not at all	65	3.4
92) It depends	21	1.1
93) No comment	8	0.4
94) Can't choose	3	0.2
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	17	0.9
Total	1934	100.0

66) Do you agree with each of the following statements? If you do something bad or good, it will affect your destiny later in life. (V224)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	686	35.4
2) Yes, somewhat	753	38.9
3) No, not really	287	14.8
4) No, not at all	116	6.0
92) It depends	28	1.4
93) No comment	9	0.4
94) Can't choose	3	0.2
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	50	2.6
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

67) Do you agree with each of the following statements? There is little that people can do to change the course of their lives. (V225)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	186	9.6
2) Yes, somewhat	363	18.8
3) No, not really	882	45.6
4) No, not at all	410	21.2
92) It depends	55	2.9
93) No comment	5	0.3
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
97) Don't know	26	1.3
Total	1934	100.0

68) Please indicate which statement below comes closest to expressing what you believe about God. (V23)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't believe in God.	95	4.9
2) I don't know whether there is a God, and I don't believe there is any way to find out.	158	8.2
3) I don't believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a Higher Power of some kind.	277	14.3
4) I find myself believing in God some of the time, but not at others.	310	16.0
5) While I have doubts, I feel that I do believe in God.	525	27.1
6) I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it.	521	26.9
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	15	0.8
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	3	0.1
97) Don't know	9	0.4
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

69) How often do you go to a temple, an altar, or a church? (V24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	60	3.1
2) Several times a week	75	3.9
3) Once a week	84	4.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month	310	16.0
5) Once a month	238	12.3
6) Several times a year	692	35.8
7) Once a year	179	9.2
8) Less frequently than once a year	161	8.3
9) Never	49	2.5
92) It depends	85	4.4
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

70) Have you ever participated in religious activities in mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macao)? If so, how many times? (V25)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1887	97.6
2) Once	26	1.3
3) Twice or more	21	1.1
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

71) Have you participated in religious activities in other foreign countries? Is so, how many times? (V26)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1876	97.0
2) Once	20	1.1
3) Twice or more	37	1.9
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

72) For religious reasons, do you have in your home a shrine, an altar, or a religious object on display, such as the Eight Trigrams, Taoist magic incantations, a picture or statue of a god, an evil-avoiding mirror, a leopard, toad, or sabre lion figure or picture, door gods, a screen wall facing the gate of a house, icons, retables, mezuzahs, menorahs, or crucifixes? (V27)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1335	69.0
2) No	598	30.9
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

73) Would you describe yourself as ... (V28)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely religious	142	7.4
2) Very religious	344	17.8
3) Somewhat religious	1027	53.1
4) Neither religious nor non-religious	253	13.1
5) Somewhat non-religious	76	4.0
6) Very non-religious	45	2.3
7) Extremely non-religious	22	1.1
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	6	0.3
94) Can't choose	14	0.7
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	1	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

74) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness (V291)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	491	25.4
2) Agree	1171	60.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	33	1.7
4) Disagree	151	7.8
5) Strongly disagree	22	1.1
92) It depends	27	1.4
93) No comment	8	0.4
94) Can't choose	5	0.3
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	23	1.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

75) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to make friends (V292)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	247	12.8
2) Agree	1087	56.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree	102	5.3
4) Disagree	327	16.9
5) Strongly disagree	29	1.5
92) It depends	92	4.8
93) No comment	12	0.6
94) Can't choose	4	0.2
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	32	1.6
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

76) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble/sorrow (V293)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	415	21.5
2) Agree	1216	62.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	49	2.5
4) Disagree	179	9.2
5) Strongly disagree	10	0.5
92) It depends	31	1.6
93) No comment	6	0.3
94) Can't choose	2	0.1
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	25	1.3
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

77) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people (V294)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	199	10.3
2) Agree	958	49.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	121	6.3
4) Disagree	410	21.2
5) Strongly disagree	34	1.8
92) It depends	163	8.5
93) No comment	12	0.6
94) Can't choose	5	0.2
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	29	1.5
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1932	100.0

78) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to find solutions when they are in trouble (V295)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	213	11.0
2) Agree	1080	55.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	77	4.0
4) Disagree	397	20.6
5) Strongly disagree	28	1.4
92) It depends	91	4.7
93) No comment	10	0.5
94) Can't choose	3	0.1
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	32	1.7
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

79) Do you agree or disagree that practicing a religion helps people to avoid possible disasters in the future (V296)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	151	7.8
2) Agree	883	45.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	114	5.9
4) Disagree	560	28.9
5) Strongly disagree	74	3.8
92) It depends	101	5.2
93) No comment	11	0.6
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	32	1.7
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

80) Have you/family members consulted a Feng-shui (geomancy) master in the past five years? (V30)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	309	16.0
2) No	1590	82.3
97) Don't know	34	1.8
Total	1933	100.0

81) Do you or your family members consult a Feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your present residence? (V31)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	448	23.1
2) No	1416	73.2
97) Don't know	70	3.6
Total	1934	100.0

82) Did you or your boss consult a Feng-shui (geomancy) master concerning your office? (V32)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	235	12.1
2) No	923	47.7
3) No office (e.g., students, housewives, vendors)	697	36.1
97) Don't know	79	4.1
Total	1934	100.0

83) Do you ever have your fortune told on the internet? (V33)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	299	15.4
2) No	1634	84.5
97) Don't know	0	0.0
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

84) Have you ever taken the initiative to have your fortune told by someone? (V34)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	619	32.0
2) No	1313	67.9
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

85) Did you engage in the following activities last year (from August last year to July this year)? Use natural remedies, alternative therapies, hypnotherapy, spiritual practices (V351)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	3.9
2) No	1853	95.8
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	1	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

86) Did you engage in the following activities last year (from August last year to July this year)? Read spiritual books (V352)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	338	17.5
2) No	1591	82.3
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

87) Did you engage in the following activities last year (from August last year to July this year)? Practice Qi, meditation, activities to boost your energy or improve the harmony of your magnetic field (V353)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	189	9.8
2) No	1741	90.0
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

88) Did you engage in the following activities last year (from August last year to July this year)? Practice yoga (V354)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	115	5.9
2) No	1817	94.0
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
97) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

89) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Had the experience of being possessed by the gods (V361)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1840	95.2
2) Once or twice	44	2.3
3) Several times	32	1.7
4) Often	14	0.7
97) Don't know	2	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

90) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Saw an appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed (V362)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1762	91.1
2) Once or twice	108	5.6
3) Several times	49	2.6
4) Often	11	0.6
97) Don't know	1	0.1
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

91) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Hearing gods' voice (V363)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1818	94.0
2) Once or twice	63	3.3
3) Several times	32	1.6
4) Often	16	0.8
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
97) Don't know	2	0.1
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

92) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Speaking in Tongues, Glossolalia (V364)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1872	96.9
2) Once or twice	21	1.1
3) Several times	17	0.9
4) Often	17	0.9
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
97) Don't know	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

93) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Supernatural healing (V365)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1744	90.2
2) Once or twice	131	6.8
3) Several times	44	2.3
4) Often	10	0.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

94) Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur? Being filled with the Holy Spirit (V366)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1770	91.4
2) Once or twice	74	3.8
3) Several times	51	2.6
4) Often	29	1.5
95) Don't understand	6	0.3
97) Don't know	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

95) The following statements are about mental or spiritual practices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements indicating your situation? Self-growth should include one's spiritual growth. (V371)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	273	14.1
2) Agree	1084	56.1
3) Disagree	306	15.8
4) Strongly disagree	28	1.4
92) It depends	19	1.0
93) No comment	42	2.2
94) Can't choose	9	0.5
95) Don't understand	76	3.9
97) Don't know	96	4.9
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

96) The following statements are about mental or spiritual practices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements indicating your situation? It is not necessary to join religious groups for getting closer to Buddha or God. Personal spiritual practices can also make it happen. (V372)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	121	6.3
2) Agree	982	50.7
3) Disagree	466	24.1
4) Strongly disagree	110	5.7
92) It depends	31	1.6
93) No comment	63	3.3
94) Can't choose	12	0.6
95) Don't understand	17	0.9
97) Don't know	132	6.8
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

97) The following statements are about mental or spiritual practices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements indicating your situation? As long as one develops his/her potential ability, he/she can have supernatural power. (V373)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	37	1.9
2) Agree	360	18.6
3) Disagree	985	50.9
4) Strongly disagree	279	14.4
92) It depends	50	2.6
93) No comment	46	2.4
94) Can't choose	8	0.4
95) Don't understand	22	1.1
97) Don't know	148	7.6
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1936	100.0

98) How often do you browse and search for religious related information via the internet? (V38)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day	18	0.9
2) More than once a week	29	1.5
3) More than once a month	35	1.8
4) Occasionally, but not intentionally	342	17.7
5) Never	1505	77.8
94) Can't choose	3	0.2
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
97) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

99) Did you take part in a pilgrimage to the temples last year? (V39)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	276	14.3
2) No	1657	85.7
97) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

100) Did you take part in a religious festival or ceremony last year? (V40)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	825	42.7
2) No	1108	57.3
97) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

101) How often do you buy any of the following from religious organizations or at temple? Decorations with religious blessings (e.g., religious necklaces, pendants, charms, charm bracelets, scented sachets, lucky bags (mystery bags)) (V411)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	18	1.0
2) Sometimes	176	9.1
3) Seldom	360	18.6
4) Never	1378	71.3
97) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

102) How often do you buy any of the following from religious organizations or at temple? Figurines of the deities (V412)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	3	0.1
2) Sometimes	31	1.6
3) Seldom	82	4.3
4) Never	1815	93.9
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

103) How often do you buy any of the following from religious organizations or at temple? Other items (e.g., art decorations, domestic items, stationery) (V413)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	8	0.4
2) Sometimes	61	3.2
3) Seldom	147	7.6
4) Never	1716	88.7
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

104) To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following? Crafting deities/gods' statutes as cute figurines (like action figures) (V421)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	281	14.5
2) Somewhat agree	674	34.8
3) Somewhat disagree	423	21.9
4) Strongly disagree	330	17.1
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	168	8.7
94) Can't choose	5	0.3
95) Don't understand	5	0.3
97) Don't know	43	2.2
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

105) To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following? Arranging electronic music dance performances of the deity of Sam thai tsu (Electric-Techno Neon Gods) at temple fairs. (V422)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	267	13.8
2) Somewhat agree	833	43.0
3) Somewhat disagree	367	18.9
4) Strongly disagree	198	10.2
92) It depends	7	0.3
93) No comment	204	10.5
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	7	0.4
97) Don't know	45	2.3
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1936	100.0

106) To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following? Organizing religious activities into commercial festivals or ceremonies for tourism (V423)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	484	25.1
2) Somewhat agree	870	45.0
3) Somewhat disagree	266	13.7
4) Strongly disagree	119	6.2
92) It depends	7	0.4
93) No comment	130	6.7
94) Can't choose	3	0.2
95) Don't understand	9	0.5
97) Don't know	43	2.2
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

107) Within the past year, have you donated money to temples, monasteries, churches, or religious organizations? (V43)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	938	48.5
2) No (skip to V48)	996	51.5
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

108) How much money in total have you donated to monasteries, temples, or churches in the past year? (V44)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	566,935.81	491,934.50

109) Which religions did you donate to? Folk religions (V45_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	595	30.8
1) Yes	341	17.6
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

110) Which religions did you donate to? Yiguan Dao (V45_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	911	47.1
1) Yes	26	1.3
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

111) Which religions did you donate to? Buddhism (V45_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	555	28.7
1) Yes	382	19.7
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

112) Which religions did you donate to? Taoism (V45_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	662	34.2
1) Yes	275	14.2
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

113) Which religions did you donate to? Protestant Christianity (V45_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	853	44.1
1) Yes	83	4.3
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

114) Which religions did you donate to? Catholicism (V45_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	915	47.3
1) Yes	22	1.1
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

115) Which religions did you donate to? Other (V45_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	927	47.9
1) Yes	10	0.5
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

116) Do you donate money regularly or occasionally? I donate money regularly (V46_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	639	33.0
1) Yes	299	15.5
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

117) Do you donate money regularly or occasionally? I donate money occasionally (V46_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	192	9.9
1) Yes	746	38.6
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

118) Do you donate money regularly or occasionally? Other (V46_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	930	48.1
1) Yes	8	0.4
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

119) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To eliminate disasters and to pray for blessings, as well as to do charitable and pious deeds (V47_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	491	25.4
1) Yes	443	22.9
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

120) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To redeem a vow and show gratitude to the gods (V47_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	801	41.4
1) Yes	133	6.9
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

121) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To make a thanksgiving offering (V47_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	487	25.2
1) Yes	447	23.1
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

122) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To requite an obligation (V47_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	910	47.1
1) Yes	24	1.2
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

123) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To repay society (V47_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	731	37.8
1) Yes	204	10.5
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

124) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To give alms to practice my religious belief (V47_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	787	40.7
1) Yes	147	7.6
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

125) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? To build or renovate temples (V47_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	790	40.8
1) Yes	145	7.5
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

126) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Because I used something and it is embarrassing not to give some money (V47_8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	853	44.1
1) Yes	81	4.2
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

127) Why do you donate money to these temples, monasteries, or churches? Other (Please specify) (V47_9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	896	46.3
1) Yes	38	2.0
96) Not applicable	996	51.5
97) Don't know	4	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

128) Within the past year, have you donated money to any organization other than temples, monasteries, churches, or religious organization? (V48)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	645	33.3
2) No (skip to V50)	1287	66.5
97) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

129) How much money in total did you donate in the past year? (V49)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	696,158.22	457,964.18

130) Do you do volunteer work now? (V50)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	254	13.1
2) No (skip to V52)	1680	86.9
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

131) Do you do volunteer work at temples, monasteries, churches, or religious organizations? (V51)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	124	6.4
2) No	130	6.7
96) Not applicable	1680	86.9
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

132) Within the past year, did you participate in any religious organizations? (V52)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	266	13.7
2) No	1668	86.2
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

133) Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (V53)

	TOTAL	%
1) People can almost always be trusted	398	20.6
2) People can usually be trusted	429	22.2
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people	747	38.7
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people	328	17.0
92) It depends	13	0.7
93) No comment	3	0.2
94) Can't choose	9	0.5
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	1932	100.0

134) How much confidence do you have in the Legislative Yuan? (V541)

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete confidence	13	0.7
2) A great deal of confidence	53	2.8
3) Some confidence	602	31.1
4) Very little confidence	729	37.7
5) No confidence at all	338	17.5
92) It depends	14	0.7
93) No comment	75	3.9
94) Can't choose	15	0.8
95) Don't understand	7	0.4
97) Don't know	78	4.0
98) Refuse	10	0.5
Total	1934	100.0

135) How much confidence do you have in business and industry? (V542)

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete confidence	8	0.4
2) A great deal of confidence	70	3.6
3) Some confidence	845	43.7
4) Very little confidence	641	33.2
5) No confidence at all	143	7.4
92) It depends	31	1.6
93) No comment	75	3.9
94) Can't choose	25	1.3
95) Don't understand	5	0.3
97) Don't know	86	4.5
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

136) How much confidence do you have in churches and religious organizations? (V543)

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete confidence	48	2.5
2) A great deal of confidence	207	10.7
3) Some confidence	1073	55.5
4) Very little confidence	354	18.3
5) No confidence at all	63	3.3
92) It depends	39	2.0
93) No comment	69	3.6
94) Can't choose	21	1.1
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	53	2.7
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1933	100.0

137) How much confidence do you have in courts and the legal system? (V544)

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete confidence	20	1.0
2) A great deal of confidence	140	7.2
3) Some confidence	730	37.7
4) Very little confidence	624	32.2
5) No confidence at all	218	11.3
92) It depends	20	1.0
93) No comment	75	3.9
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	5	0.3
97) Don't know	79	4.1
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1935	100.0

138) How much confidence do you have in schools and the educational system? (V545)

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete confidence	46	2.4
2) A great deal of confidence	444	23.0
3) Some confidence	932	48.2
4) Very little confidence	311	16.1
5) No confidence at all	58	3.0
92) It depends	24	1.3
93) No comment	45	2.3
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	5	0.3
97) Don't know	46	2.4
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1933	100.0

139) To what extent do you agree or disagree that religious leaders or organizations should make public announcements regarding the following issues? Democracy in this country (V551)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	120	6.2
2) Somewhat agree	397	20.5
3) Somewhat disagree	618	32.0
4) Strongly disagree	605	31.3
92) It depends	11	0.6
93) No comment	101	5.2
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	21	1.1
97) Don't know	53	2.7
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

140) To what extent do you agree or disagree that religious leaders or organizations should make public announcements regarding the following issues? Equality in this society (V552)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	133	6.9
2) Somewhat agree	475	24.5
3) Somewhat disagree	625	32.3
4) Strongly disagree	509	26.3
92) It depends	14	0.7
93) No comment	94	4.9
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	18	0.9
97) Don't know	59	3.0
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

141) Do you often have contact with foreigners, including foreign workers? (V56)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost everyday	326	16.8
2) At least once a month	312	16.2
3) At least once a year	301	15.6
4) None for the last year	230	11.9
5) Never	759	39.3
94) Can't choose	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

142) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Are harmonious relationships in the family important to you in your life? (V571)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	3	0.2
1) One	7	0.4
2) Two	28	1.4
3) Three	156	8.1
4) Absolutely important	1727	89.3
92) It depends	6	0.3
93) No comment	2	0.1
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
97) Don't know	2	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

143) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is power important to you in your life? (V572)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	197	10.2
1) One	261	13.5
2) Two	727	37.5
3) Three	410	21.2
4) Absolutely important	314	16.2
92) It depends	3	0.2
93) No comment	4	0.2
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	14	0.7
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1935	100.0

144) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is the pursuit of advancement and improvement important to you in your life? (V573)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	31	1.6
1) 1	45	2.3
2) 2	263	13.6
3) 3	621	32.1
4) Absolutely important	947	49.0
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	5	0.3
94) Can't choose	3	0.1
95) Don't understand	4	0.2
97) Don't know	12	0.6
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

145) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is submission and obedience to one's elders and superiors important to you in your life? (V574)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	40	2.1
1) 1	65	3.4
2) 2	392	20.3
3) 3	672	34.7
4) Absolutely important	731	37.8
92) It depends	10	0.5
93) No comment	3	0.2
94) Can't choose	5	0.2
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	11	0.6
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

146) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is tolerating different opinions important to you in your life? (V575)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	32	1.6
1) 1	62	3.2
2) 2	474	24.5
3) 3	778	40.2
4) Absolutely important	544	28.1
92) It depends	9	0.5
93) No comment	5	0.2
94) Can't choose	5	0.3
95) Don't understand	4	0.2
97) Don't know	20	1.0
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

147) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is wealth important to you in your life? (V576)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	25	1.3
1) 1	67	3.5
2) 2	423	21.8
3) 3	695	35.9
4) Absolutely important	713	36.8
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	4	0.2
94) Can't choose	1	0.0
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	4	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1935	100.0

148) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is democracy important to you in your life? (V577)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	56	2.9
1) 1	66	3.4
2) 2	367	19.0
3) 3	648	33.5
4) Absolutely important	748	38.7
92) It depends	3	0.2
93) No comment	11	0.6
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	10	0.5
97) Don't know	18	1.0
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

149) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is raising of children as a guarantee in old age important to you in your life? (V578)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	244	12.6
1) 1	300	15.5
2) 2	638	33.0
3) 3	349	18.0
4) Absolutely important	388	20.1
92) It depends	6	0.3
93) No comment	5	0.2
94) Can't choose	0	0.0
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	3	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

150) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Are intimate friends important to you in your life? (V579)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	42	2.2
1) 1	85	4.4
2) 2	419	21.7
3) 3	689	35.6
4) Absolutely important	687	35.6
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	2	0.1
94) Can't choose	0	0.0
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	5	0.3
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1932	100.0

151) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is knowledge important to you in your life? (V5710)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	22	1.1
1) 1	29	1.5
2) 2	195	10.1
3) 3	634	32.8
4) Absolutely important	1032	53.4
92) It depends	3	0.2
93) No comment	2	0.1
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	12	0.6
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

152) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is fairness (equality) important to you in your life? (V5711)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	19	1.0
1) 1	40	2.1
2) 2	327	16.9
3) 3	643	33.3
4) Absolutely important	878	45.4
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	7	0.4
94) Can't choose	2	0.1
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	11	0.6
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

153) Please consider the extent to which the following items are important to you in your current life, and choose from the five options (from '0' to '4') to denote your feelings and assessments. Is filial piety important to you in your life? (V5712)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not important	4	0.2
1) 1	10	0.5
2) 2	80	4.2
3) 3	417	21.6
4) Absolutely important	1413	73.1
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	1	0.0
94) Can't choose	0	0.0
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	3	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

154) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Agree the most: What attitude do you think people should have toward their environment? (V581A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Try their best to adjust themselves to the environment	229	11.8
2) Maintain a peaceful and smooth relationship with the environment	1470	76.0
3) Change the outward environment in their own way	182	9.4
94) Can't choose	25	1.3
95) Don't understand	25	1.3
98) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

155) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Disagree the most: What attitude do you think people should have toward their environment? (V581B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Try their best to adjust themselves to the environment	760	39.3
2) Maintain a peaceful and smooth relationship with the environment	98	5.1
3) Change the outward environment in their own way	971	50.2
94) Can't choose	77	4.0
96) Not applicable	25	1.3
98) Refuse	4	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

156) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Agree the most: Which option do you think gives meaning to one's life? (V582A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Try one's best to enjoy life	509	26.3
2) Strive to cultivate one's character and virtues	955	49.3
3) Work hard for achievements	400	20.7
94) Can't choose	42	2.2
95) Don't understand	22	1.1
98) Refuse	7	0.3
Total	1935	100.0

157) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Disagree the most: Which option do you think gives meaning to one's life? (V582B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Try one's best to enjoy life	950	49.1
2) Strive to cultivate one's character and virtues	147	7.6
3) Work hard for achievements	698	36.1
94) Can't choose	112	5.8
96) Not applicable	22	1.1
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

158) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Agree the most: Which kind of person would you rather be? (V583A)

	TOTAL	%
1) One who respects seniors and elders	945	48.8
2) One who is good at making friends	332	17.2
3) One who behaves independently	607	31.4
94) Can't choose	34	1.7
95) Don't understand	10	0.5
98) Refuse	7	0.3
Total	1935	100.0

159) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Disagree the most: Which kind of person would you rather be? (V583B)

	TOTAL	%
1) One who respects seniors and elders	88	4.6
2) One who is good at making friends	809	41.8
3) One who behaves independently	830	42.9
94) Can't choose	191	9.9
96) Not applicable	10	0.5
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

160) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Agree the most: Which option do you think is important to one's life? (V584A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Take past experience seriously	140	7.2
2) Grab any opportunities	1162	60.1
3) Be good at making plans for the future	578	29.9
94) Can't choose	36	1.9
95) Don't understand	13	0.7
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

161) Each of the following questions has three options. Please choose the option that you agree with the most and another option that you disagree with the most. Disagree the most: Which option do you think is important to one's life? (V584B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Take past experience seriously	1290	66.7
2) Grab any opportunities	96	5.0
3) Be good at making plans for the future	339	17.5
94) Can't choose	189	9.7
96) Not applicable	13	0.7
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1935	100.0

162) Do you think that human nature is good or evil? (V59)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely good	176	9.1
2) Mostly good	716	37.0
3) Half and half	685	35.4
4) Neither good nor evil	262	13.5
5) Mostly evil	66	3.4
6) Absolutely evil	11	0.6
94) Can't choose	16	0.8
95) Don't understand	1	0.0
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

163) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? A person can help others only if he/she has properly taken care of himself/herself first. (V601)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	1332	68.9
2) Yes, somewhat	476	24.6
3) No, not really	89	4.6
4) No, not at all	14	0.7
92) It depends	14	0.7
94) Can't choose	3	0.1
95) Don't understand	0	0.0
97) Don't know	3	0.2
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

164) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? A person should be considerate of others in every aspect. (V602)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	538	27.8
2) Yes, somewhat	903	46.7
3) No, not really	390	20.2
4) No, not at all	36	1.9
92) It depends	43	2.2
93) No comment	10	0.5
94) Can't choose	4	0.2
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	8	0.4
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

165) To what extent do you agree with each of 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. (V603)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	401	20.7
2) Yes, somewhat	805	41.6
3) No, not really	394	20.3
4) No, not at all	155	8.0
92) It depends	73	3.8
93) No comment	35	1.8
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	62	3.2
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1935	100.0

166) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? The rich should offer financial help to the poor. (V604)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	731	37.7
2) Yes, somewhat	778	40.2
3) No, not really	268	13.8
4) No, not at all	47	2.4
92) It depends	71	3.7
93) No comment	19	1.0
94) Can't choose	9	0.4
97) Don't know	12	0.6
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1936	100.0

167) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? Those who do good will have a good life in the next life. (V605)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	331	17.1
2) Yes, somewhat	778	40.3
3) No, not really	456	23.6
4) No, not at all	125	6.5
92) It depends	138	7.2
93) No comment	22	1.1
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	74	3.8
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

168) To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements? One should consider one's capacity before helping others. (V606)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	1454	75.2
2) Yes, somewhat	459	23.8
3) No, not really	6	0.3
4) No, not at all	3	0.2
92) It depends	2	0.1
93) No comment	2	0.1
94) Can't choose	0	0.0
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	5	0.2
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1933	100.0

169) 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 acquisition and usage of these languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? We should teach our children their native dialect at home. (V611)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	1237	64.0
2) Yes, somewhat	554	28.7
3) No, not really	83	4.3
4) No, not at all	5	0.3
92) It depends	14	0.7
93) No comment	25	1.3
94) Can't choose	3	0.2
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	7	0.4
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1932	100.0

170) 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 acquisition and usage of these languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? School teachers should be able to use languages other than Mandarin for lectures in any class (not only in native education). (V612)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	801	41.4
2) Yes, somewhat	711	36.8
3) No, not really	268	13.8
4) No, not at all	85	4.4
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	39	2.0
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	17	0.9
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1935	100.0

171) 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 acquisition and usage of these languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? School teachers should be able to use Taiwanese for lectures in any class. (V613)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	689	35.6
2) Yes, somewhat	718	37.1
3) No, not really	330	17.1
4) No, not at all	124	6.4
92) It depends	12	0.6
93) No comment	36	1.8
94) Can't choose	9	0.5
95) Don't understand	1	0.1
97) Don't know	14	0.7
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

172) Which language do you speak with your parents in your family? (V62)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mandarin	497	25.7
2) Taiwanese	1221	63.1
3) Hakka	134	6.9
4) Aborigine	5	0.2
5) Dialect	24	1.3
6) Other	53	2.7
Total	1934	100.0

173) To what extent do you agree with each of 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. (V631)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	147	7.6
2) Yes, somewhat	337	17.4
3) No, not really	741	38.3
4) No, not at all	542	28.0
92) It depends	21	1.1
93) No comment	48	2.5
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	34	1.8
97) Don't know	52	2.7
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

174) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? It is more important to learn about the cultures of advanced countries than to learn about traditional Chinese culture. (V632)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	132	6.8
2) Yes, somewhat	454	23.5
3) No, not really	840	43.4
4) No, not at all	320	16.5
92) It depends	51	2.7
93) No comment	38	2.0
94) Can't choose	15	0.8
95) Don't understand	27	1.4
97) Don't know	51	2.6
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

175) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Our next generation does not necessarily have to learn about the history and civilization of China. (V633)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	101	5.2
2) Yes, somewhat	331	17.1
3) No, not really	833	43.0
4) No, not at all	518	26.7
92) It depends	26	1.3
93) No comment	48	2.5
94) Can't choose	2	0.1
95) Don't understand	21	1.1
97) Don't know	48	2.5
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1936	100.0

176) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Taiwan should establish cultural characteristics that differ from those of China. (V634)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	489	25.3
2) Yes, somewhat	781	40.4
3) No, not really	371	19.2
4) No, not at all	83	4.3
92) It depends	31	1.6
93) No comment	77	4.0
94) Can't choose	15	0.8
95) Don't understand	21	1.1
97) Don't know	59	3.0
98) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1934	100.0

177) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Traditional Chinese culture occupies an important position within Taiwanese culture. (V635)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	296	15.3
2) Yes, somewhat	730	37.7
3) No, not really	615	31.8
4) No, not at all	112	5.8
92) It depends	38	1.9
93) No comment	48	2.5
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	24	1.2
97) Don't know	57	2.9
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1935	100.0

178) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? We should strive to carry forward traditional Chinese culture. (V636)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	422	21.9
2) Yes, somewhat	901	46.6
3) No, not really	379	19.6
4) No, not at all	79	4.1
92) It depends	22	1.2
93) No comment	44	2.3
94) Can't choose	7	0.3
95) Don't understand	21	1.1
97) Don't know	50	2.6
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1933	100.0

179) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Taiwanese culture is a continuation of traditional Chinese culture. (V637)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	366	18.9
2) Yes, somewhat	913	47.2
3) No, not really	422	21.8
4) No, not at all	82	4.2
92) It depends	25	1.3
93) No comment	33	1.7
94) Can't choose	8	0.4
95) Don't understand	23	1.2
97) Don't know	55	2.8
98) Refuse	8	0.4
Total	1935	100.0

180) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Cultures all over the world will become more similar to one another as time goes by. (V638)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	278	14.4
2) Yes, somewhat	821	42.5
3) No, not really	528	27.3
4) No, not at all	114	5.9
92) It depends	43	2.2
93) No comment	29	1.5
94) Can't choose	7	0.4
95) Don't understand	25	1.3
97) Don't know	81	4.2
98) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1933	100.0

181) To what extent do you agree with each of the following arguments? Each Taiwanese should first understand his or her own culture. (V639)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very much	1250	64.6
2) Yes, somewhat	571	29.5
3) No, not really	33	1.7
4) No, not at all	4	0.2
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	22	1.2
94) Can't choose	3	0.1
95) Don't understand	15	0.8
97) Don't know	26	1.3
98) Refuse	7	0.4
Total	1935	100.0

182) What kind of books do you most often read? (V64)

	TOTAL	%
1) Romance, mystery	167	8.6
2) Aspects of life, arts, travel, health	671	34.7
3) Finance, information and technology	271	14.0
4) Literature, religion, history, biography	292	15.1
5) Other	41	2.1
6) None of the above	489	25.3
97) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

183) What kind of pop songs do you like best? (V65)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taiwanese	641	33.2
2) Mandarin	751	38.8
3) Japanese	76	3.9
4) Western	188	9.7
5) Other	81	4.2
6) None of the above	191	9.9
97) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

184) What kind of drama or opera do you like best? (V66)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taiwanese opera	287	14.8
2) Taiwanese puppetry	266	13.7
3) Beijing opera	36	1.9
4) Western opera	112	5.8
5) Musicals	391	20.2
6) Other	21	1.1
7) None of the above	816	42.2
97) Don't know	6	0.3
Total	1935	100.0

185) What kind of TV series or movie do you like best? (V67)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taiwanese	396	20.5
2) Mandarin	427	22.1
3) Japanese	128	6.6
4) Korean	228	11.8
5) American	509	26.3
6) Other	56	2.9
7) None of the above	182	9.4
97) Don't know	7	0.4
Total	1933	100.0

186) What is your favorite type of cuisine? (V68)

	TOTAL	%
1) Taiwanese food	1223	63.3
2) Chinese food (e.g., Sichuan, Jiangsu, or Zhejiang cuisine)	80	4.2
3) Japanese Food	261	13.5
4) Hakka food	115	6.0
5) European food (e.g., French, Italian cuisine)	59	3.1
6) American food (e.g., steak, hamburger)	46	2.4
7) Southeast Asian food	31	1.6
8) Korean food	22	1.1
9) Other	79	4.1
97) Don't know	17	0.9
Total	1933	100.0

187) There are several ways listed below to identify yourself. Which one do you think is the best for you? (V69)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am Taiwanese	1452	75.0
2) I am Chinese	35	1.8
3) I am both Taiwanese and Chinese	340	17.6
4) I am both Chinese and Taiwanese	67	3.4
5) Other	8	0.4
97) Don't know	14	0.7
98) Refuse	19	1.0
Total	1935	100.0

188) Regarding the relationship between Taiwan and China, do you think it is better for Taiwan to become independent, to be unified with China, or to remain the same? (V70)

	TOTAL	%
1) To be unified with China as soon as possible	44	2.3
2) To become independent as soon as possible	154	8.0
3) Maintain the present condition, but go towards unification in the future	189	9.8
4) Maintain the present condition, but go towards independence in the future	283	14.6
5) To remain the same now, but it depends in the future	636	32.9
6) Maintain the present condition forever	509	26.4
92) It depends	4	0.2
93) No comment	61	3.2
94) Can't choose	10	0.5
95) Don't understand	6	0.3
97) Don't know	17	0.9
98) Refuse	19	1.0
Total	1932	100.0

189) Over the past 30 years, how many times have you ever visited China (excluding Hong Kong and Macao)? (V71)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	14.41	109.34

190) Over the past 30 years, have you ever lived in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macao)? If so, for how many years did you live in China? (V72Y)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	712	36.7
1) 1	12	0.6
2) 2	3	0.1
3) 3	4	0.2
4) 4	5	0.2
5) 5	2	0.1
6) 6	6	0.3
7) 7	1	0.0
8) 8	3	0.2
9) 9	2	0.1
10) 10	2	0.1
12) 12	1	0.0
15) 15	4	0.2
96) Not applicable	1177	60.8
97) Don't know	3	0.1
Total	1937	100.0

191) Over the past 30 years, have you ever lived in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macao)? If so, for how many months did you live in China? (V72M)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	713	36.8
2) 2	1	0.0
3) 3	10	0.5
4) 4	4	0.2
5) 5	2	0.1
6) 6	18	0.9
8) 8	1	0.1
9) 9	3	0.1
10) 10	2	0.1
11) 11	1	0.0
96) Not applicable	1177	60.8
97) Don't know	3	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

192) There are several ethnic groups in Taiwan, including the Hoklo, the Hakka, mainlanders, Aborigines, and immigrants. Regarding ethnic groups, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Overall, some ethnic groups are more intelligent than others. (V731)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	194	10.0
2) Somewhat agree	438	22.7
3) Somewhat disagree	695	35.9
4) Strongly disagree	500	25.8
92) It depends	42	2.2
93) No comment	14	0.7
94) Can't choose	5	0.3
95) Don't understand	3	0.2
97) Don't know	42	2.2
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1935	100.0

193) There are several ethnic groups in Taiwan, including the Hoklo, the Hakka, mainlanders, Aborigines, and immigrants. Regarding ethnic groups, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Some ethnic groups are more diligent, other ethnic groups tend to be lazier. (V732)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	334	17.3
2) Somewhat agree	756	39.1
3) Somewhat disagree	460	23.8
4) Strongly disagree	280	14.5
92) It depends	34	1.7
93) No comment	14	0.7
94) Can't choose	6	0.3
95) Don't understand	2	0.1
97) Don't know	45	2.3
98) Refuse	2	0.1
Total	1933	100.0

194) There are several ethnic groups in Taiwan, including the Hoklo, the Hakka, mainlanders, Aborigines, and immigrants. Regarding ethnic groups, to what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? One's ethnic background is decided and cannot be changed after he/she is born. (V733)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	457	23.7
2) Somewhat agree	538	27.8
3) Somewhat disagree	561	29.0
4) Strongly disagree	270	14.0
92) It depends	41	2.1
93) No comment	11	0.6
94) Can't choose	8	0.4
95) Don't understand	10	0.5
97) Don't know	34	1.7
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1933	100.0

195) Among the friends that you are in contact with the most, how many of them have the same religious belief as yours? (or, just like you, have no religious belief?) (V74)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 1/10	179	9.2
2) About 1/10	99	5.1
3) About 1/3	169	8.7
4) About 1/2	353	18.3
5) Almost all of them	986	51.0
94) Can't choose	35	1.8
95) Don't understand	3	0.1
97) Don't know	109	5.6
98) Refuse	1	0.1
Total	1934	100.0

196) Has your daily life, studies, work been affected because of certain emotions (e.g., feeling nervous, worried, anxious and unable to relax, or depressed, downhearted) in the past two weeks? (V75)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	444	22.9
2) No	1487	76.9
94) Can't choose	3	0.1
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

197) Has your daily life been affected because of any physical discomfort or injury in the past two weeks? (V76)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1525	78.9
2) Yes, slightly	292	15.1
3) Yes, quite a bit	58	3.0
4) Yes, very much	56	2.9
94) Can't choose	1	0.1
97) Don't know	0	0.0
Total	1932	100.0

198) How has your physical health been for the past two weeks? (V77)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very good	502	26.0
2) Good	1180	61.0
3) Poor	211	10.9
4) Very poor	36	1.9
94) Can't choose	5	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

199) Since reaching the age of 19, has your daily life been affected because of any injury or illness for more than one month? If so, how old were you when it happened to you? (V78)

	TOTAL	%
1) 19-20	46	2.4
2) 21-25	66	3.4
3) 26-30	51	2.7
4) 31-35	43	2.2
5) 36-40	35	1.8
6) 41-45	36	1.9
7) 46-50	29	1.5
8) 51-55	39	2.0
9) 56-60	23	1.2
10) 61 or older	23	1.2
11) Never	1525	78.9
97) Don't know	13	0.7
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1932	100.0

200) If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole? (V79)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	515	26.6
2) Fairly happy	1245	64.4
3) Not very happy	142	7.3
4) Not at all happy	29	1.5
94) Can't choose	2	0.1
98) Refuse	1	0.0
Total	1934	100.0

201) What is your average monthly income (including your salary from full- or part-time jobs, year-end bonus, commission, interest income, income from personal business or investments, government subsidies, rent, pension, etc.)? (V80)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	199	10.3
2) NT$9,999 or less	304	15.7
3) NT$10,000 - NT$19,999	236	12.2
4) NT$20,000 - NT$29,999	322	16.6
5) NT$30,000 - NT$39,999	261	13.5
6) NT$40,000 - NT$49,999	158	8.2
7) NT$50,000 - NT$59,999	145	7.5
8) NT$60,000 - NT$69,999	75	3.9
9) NT$70,000 - NT$79,999	38	2.0
10) NT$80,000 - NT$89,999	30	1.5
11) NT$90,000 - NT$99,999	23	1.2
12) NT$100,000 - NT$109,999	16	0.8
13) NT$110,000 - NT$119,999	14	0.7
15) NT$130,000 - NT$139,999	4	0.2
16) NT$140,000 - NT$149,999	4	0.2
17) NT$150,000 - NT$159,999	6	0.3
18) NT$160,000 - NT$169,999	1	0.0
19) NT$170,000 - NT$179,999	2	0.1
20) NT$180,000 - NT$189,999	1	0.1
21) NT$190,000 - NT$199,999	2	0.1
22) NT$200,000 - NT$299,999	8	0.4
23) NT$300,000 or more	3	0.1
97) Don't know	18	0.9
98) Refuse	66	3.4
Total	1936	100.0

202) What is your spouse's (or partner's) average monthly income (including the salary from full- or part-time jobs, year-end bonus, commission, interest income, income from personal business or investments, government subsidies, rent, pension, etc.)? (V81)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	47.06	45.81

203) What is your average monthly household income (including salary from full- or part-time jobs, year-end bonus, commission, interest income, income from personal business or investments, government subsidies, rent, pension, etc.)? (V82)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	32.00	38.63

204) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Parents were separated or divorced? (V831)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1788	92.5
2) Age 6 or younger	45	2.3
3) From ages 7 to 12	39	2.0
4) From ages 13 to 15	24	1.2
5) From ages 16 to 18	23	1.2
97) Don't know	11	0.6
98) Refuse	3	0.2
Total	1933	100.0

205) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Father or mother died? (V832)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1696	87.7
2) Age 6 or younger	59	3.0
3) From ages 7 to 12	71	3.6
4) From ages 13 to 15	33	1.7
5) From ages 16 to 18	59	3.1
97) Don't know	11	0.6
98) Refuse	5	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

206) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Father or mother was seriously physically ill or injured? (V833)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1720	88.9
2) Age 6 or younger	33	1.7
3) From ages 7 to 12	56	2.9
4) From ages 13 to 15	42	2.2
5) From ages 16 to 18	57	2.9
97) Don't know	22	1.1
98) Refuse	5	0.2
Total	1935	100.0

207) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Father or mother was mentally ill? (V834)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1909	98.7
2) Age 6 or younger	3	0.2
3) From ages 7 to 12	1	0.1
4) From ages 13 to 15	4	0.2
5) From ages 16 to 18	1	0.0
97) Don't know	10	0.5
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

208) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Father or mother had drinking problems? (V835)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1841	95.2
2) Age 6 or younger	34	1.8
3) From ages 7 to 12	21	1.1
4) From ages 13 to 15	8	0.4
5) From ages 16 to 18	16	0.8
97) Don't know	9	0.5
98) Refuse	5	0.2
Total	1934	100.0

209) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? You were seriously physically ill or injured? (V836)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1798	93.0
2) Age 6 or younger	23	1.2
3) From ages 7 to 12	33	1.7
4) From ages 13 to 15	21	1.1
5) From ages 16 to 18	41	2.1
97) Don't know	12	0.6
98) Refuse	6	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

210) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Brother or sister died? (V837)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1837	95.0
2) Age 6 or younger	32	1.6
3) From ages 7 to 12	21	1.1
4) From ages 13 to 15	11	0.6
5) From ages 16 to 18	13	0.7
97) Don't know	15	0.8
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1934	100.0

211) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Brother or sister was seriously physically ill or injured? (V838)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1848	95.5
2) Age 6 or younger	18	0.9
3) From ages 7 to 12	21	1.1
4) From ages 13 to 15	11	0.6
5) From ages 16 to 18	13	0.6
97) Don't know	19	1.0
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1935	100.0

212) Did you ever experience the following situations when you were 18 or younger? If so, how old were you when it happened? Your family encountered financial problems? (V839)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1772	91.6
2) Age 6 or younger	26	1.4
3) From ages 7 to 12	32	1.6
4) From ages 13 to 15	45	2.3
5) From ages 16 to 18	35	1.8
97) Don't know	20	1.0
98) Refuse	5	0.3
Total	1935	100.0

213) Interview ended at: date (ED)
214) Interview ended at: hour (EH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	16.10	3.78

215) Interview ended at: minute (EM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1,934	30.34	17.28

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	958	49.5
2) Female	976	50.5
Total	1934	100.0

217) What is your education level? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None/illiterate or self-study	44	2.3
2) Elementary or junior high school	506	26.2
3) Senior high school	554	28.7
4) Junior college	215	11.1
5) College/university	485	25.1
6) Graduate school	126	6.5
Missing	4
Total	1930	100.0

218) What is your religious belief? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) No religion	201	10.4
2) Folk religion	932	48.2
3) Buddhism	295	15.2
4) Taoism	298	15.4
5) Christianity	101	5.2
6) Other	107	5.5
Total	1934	100.0