WVS 2010-2012 Wave, revised master, June 2012 1 of 23
2010 -2012 WORLD VALUES SURVEY
V1.Survey wave number: the constant,
6 (for Wave six).
V2. Country code (write in 3-digit code from list below):
______
8 Albania
12 Algeria
16 American Samoa
20 Andorra
24 Angola
28 Antigua and Barbuda
31 Azerbaijan
32 Argentina
36 Australia
40 Austria
50 Bangladesh
51 Armenia
52 Barbados
56 Belgium
60 Bermuda
64 Bhutan
68 Bolivia
70 Bosnia
72 Botswana
76 Brazil
84 Belize
100 Bulgaria
854 Burkina Faso
104 Myanmar 108 Burundi
112 Belarus
116 Cambodia
120 Cameroon
124 Canada
144 Sri Lanka
148 Chad
152 Chile
156 China
158 Taiwan
170 Colombia
180 Dem. Rep. of Congo
184 Cook Islands
188 Costa Rica
191 Croatia
192 Cuba
196 Cyprus
203 Czech Republic
208 Denmark
214 Dominican Republic
218 Ecuador
222 El Salvador
226 Equatorial Guinea
231 Ethiopia
232 Eritrea
233 Estonia
246 Finland
250 France
268 Georgia
270 Gambia
275 Palestine
276 Germany
288 Ghana
292 Gibraltar
300 Greece
320 Guatemala
324 Guinea
328 Guyana
332 Haiti
340 Honduras
344 Hong Kong
348 Hungary
352 Iceland
356 India
360 Indonesia
364 Iran
368 Iraq
372 Ireland
376 Israel
380 Italy
384 C?te d′Ivoire
388 Jamaica
392 Japan
398 Kazakhstan
400 Jordan
404 Kenya
408 North Korea
410 South Korea
414 Kuwait
417 Kyrgyzstan
418 Laos
422 Lebanon
426 Lesotho
428 Latvia
430 Liberia
434 Libya
438 Liechtenstein
440 Lithuania
442 Luxembourg
450 Madagascar
454 Malawi
458 Malaysia
466 Mali
470 Malta
474 Martinique
478 Mauritania
480 Mauritius
484 Mexico
492 Monaco
496 Mongolia
498 Moldova
504 Morocco
508 Mozambique
512 Oman
516 Namibia
524 Nepal
528 Netherlands
554 New Zealand
558 Nicaragua
562 Niger
566 Nigeria
578 Norway
586 Pakistan
591 Panama
598 Papua New Guinea
600 Paraguay
604 Peru
608 Philippines
616 Poland
620 Portugal
624 Guinea-Bissau
626 Timor-Leste
630 Puerto Rico
634 Qatar
642 Romania
643 Russia
646 Rwanda
682 Saudi Arabia
686 Senegal
690 Seychelles
694 Sierra Leone
702 Singapore
703 Slovakia
704 Viet Nam
705 Slovenia
706 Somalia
710 South Africa
716 Zimbabwe
724 Spain
736 Sudan
740 Suriname
752 Sweden
756 Switzerland
760 Syria
762 Tajikistan
764 Thailand
768 Togo
780 Trinidad
784 United Arab Emirates
788 Tunisia
792 Turkey
795 Turkmenistan
800 Uganda
804 Ukraine
807 Macedonia
818 Egypt
826 Great Britain
834 Tanzania
840 United States
850 U.S. Virgin Islands
854 Burkina Faso
858 Uruguay
860 Uzbekistan
862 Venezuela
887 Yemen
891 Serbia and Montenegro
894 Zambia
900 West Germany
901 East Germany
902 Tambov
903 Moscow
904 Basque Country
906 Andalusia
907 Galicia
909 North Ireland
910 Valencia
911 Serbia
912 Montenegro
913 SrpSka Republic
V3. Interview number (write in 4-digit number identifying each respondent): ________
(Introduction by interviewer):
Hello. I am from the __________ (mention name of the interview organization). We are carrying out a global study of what people value in life. This study will interview samples representing most of the world's people. Your name has been selected at random as part of a representative sample of the people in
__________ (mention country in which interview is conducted). I'd like to ask your views on a number of different subjects. Your input will be treated strictly confidential but it will contribute to a better understanding of what people all over the world believe and want out of life.
(Show Card A)
For each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Would you say it is (read out and code
one answer for each):
Very important Rather important Not very important Not at all important V4. Family 1 2 3 4
V5. Friends 1 2 3 4
V6. Leisure time 1 2 3 4
V7. Politics 1 2 3 4
V8. Work 1 2 3 4
V9. Religion 1 2 3 4 NOTE: Code but do not read out-- here and throughout the interview: -1 Don’t know
-2 No answer
-3 Not applicable
V10. Taking all things together, would you say you are (read out and code one answer):
1 Very happy
2 Rather happy
3 Not very happy
4 Not at all happy
V11. All in all, how would you describe your state of health these days? Would you say it is (read out):
1 Very good
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
(Show Card B)
Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home. Which, if any, do you consider
to be especially important? Please choose up to five! (Code five mentions at the maximum):
Mentioned Not mentioned
V12. Independence 1 2
V13. Hard work 1 2
V14. Feeling of responsibility 1 2
V15. Imagination 1 2
V16. Tolerance and respect for other people 1 2
V17. Thrift, saving money and things 1 2
V18. Determination, perseverance 1 2
V19. Religious faith 1 2
V20. Unselfishness* 1 2
V21. Obedience 1 2
V22. Self-expression 1 2
* In Spanish: “generosity”
(Show Card C)
V23. All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days? Using this card on which 1 means you are “completely dissatisfied” and 10 means you are “completely satisfied”
where would you put your satisfaction with your life as a whole? (Code one number):
Completely dissatisfied Completely satisfied
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V24. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you need to be very careful in dealing with people? (Code one answer):
1 Most people can be trusted.
2 Need to be very careful.
Now I am going to read off a list of voluntary organizations. For each organization, could you tell me whether you are an active member, an inactive member or not a member of that type of organization? (Read out and code one answer for each organization):
Active member Inactive member Don?t belong
V25. Church or religious organization 2 1 0
V26. Sport or recreational organization 2 1 0
V27. Art, music or educational organization 2 1 0
V28. Labor Union 2 1 0
V29. Political party 2 1 0
V30. Environmental organization 2 1 0
V31. Professional association 2 1 0
V32. Humanitarian or charitable organization 2 1 0
V33. Consumer organization 2 1 0
V34. Self-help group, mutual aid group 2 1 0
V35. Other organization 2 1 0
V35a. Approximately how many total hours a month were you active in voluntary organizations?
0 None
1 1-
2 hours
2 3-5 hours
3 5-10 hours
4 More than 10 hours a month
(Show Card E)
On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors? (Code an answer for each group):
Mentioned Not mentioned V36. Drug addicts 1 2
V37. People of a different race 1 2
V38. People who have AIDS 1 2
V39. Immigrants/foreign workers 1 2
V40. Homosexuals 1 2
V41. People of a different religion 1 2
V42. Heavy drinkers 1 2
V43. Unmarried couples living together 1 2
V44. People who speak a different language 1 2
Do you agree, disagree or neither agree nor disagree with the following statements? (Read out and code
one answer for each statement):
Agree Neither Disagree
V45. When jobs are scarce, men should have more right
to a job than women. 1 2 3
V46. When jobs are scarce, employers should give
priority to people of this country over immigrants. 1 2 3
V47. If a woman earns more money than her husband,
it's almost certain to cause problems 1 2 3
V48 Having a job is the best way for a woman to be an
independent person. 1 2 3
For each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? (Read out and code one answer for each statement):
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree V49. One of my main goals in life has been to
make my parents proud 1 2 3 4
V50. When a mother works for pay, the
children suffer. 1 2 3 4
V51. On the whole, men make better political
leaders than women do. 1 2 3 4
V52. A university education is more important
for a boy than for a girl. 1 2 3 4
V53. On the whole, men make better business
executives than women do. 1 2 3 4
V54 Being a housewife is just as fulfilling as
working for pay 1 2 3 4
V55. Some people feel they have completely free choice and control over their lives, while other people feel that what they do has no real effect on what happens to them. Please use this scale where 1
means "no choice at all" and 10 means "a great deal of choice" to indicate how much freedom of
choice and control you feel you have over the way your life turns out (code one number):
No choice at all A great deal of choice
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card F)
V56. Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? Please show yo ur response on this card, where 1 means that “people would try to take
advantage of you,” and 10 means that “people would try to be fair” (code one number):
People would try to People would
take advantage of you try to be fair
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card G)
V57. Are you currently (read out and code one answer only):
1 Married
2 Living together as married
3 Divorced
4 Separated
5 Widowed
6 Single
V58. Have you had any children? (Code 0 if no, and respective number if yes):
0 No children
1 One child
2 Two children
3 Three children
4 Four children
5 Five children
6 Six children
7 Seven children
8 Eight or more children
(Show Card H)
V59. How satisfied are you with the financial situation of your household? Please use this card again to help with your answer (code one number):
Completely dissatisfied Completely satisfied
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card I)
V60. People sometimes talk about what the aims of this country should be for the next ten years. On this card are listed some of the goals which different people would give top priority. Would you please say which one of these you, yourself, consider the most important? (Code one answer only under “first choice”):
V61. And which would be the next most important? (Code one answer only under “second choice”)
V60 First choice
V61 Second choice
A high level of economic growth 1 1
Making sure this country has strong defense forces 2 2
Seeing that people have more say about how things
are done at their jobs and in their communities 3 3
Trying to make our cities and countryside more beautiful 4 4
(Show Card J)
V62. If you had to choose, which one of the things on this card would you say is most important? (Code one answer only under “first choice”):
V63. And which would be the next most important? (Code one answer only under “second choice”):
V62 First choice
V63 Second choice
Maintaining order in the nation 1 1
Giving people more say in important government decisions 2 2
Fighting rising prices 3 3
Protecting freedom of speech 4 4 (Show Card K)
V64. Here is another list. In your opinion, which one of these is most important? (Code one answer only under “first choice”):
V65. And what would be the next most important? (Code one answer only under “second choice”):
V64 First choice
V65 Second choice
A stable economy 1 1
Progress toward a less impersonal and more humane society 2 2
Progress toward a society in which Ideas count more than money 3 3
The fight against crime 4 4
V66. Of course, we all hope that there will not be another war, but if it were to come to that, would you be willing to fight for your country? (Code one answer):
1 Yes
2 No
I'm going to read out a list of various changes in our way of life that might take place in the near future. Please tell me for each one, if it were to happen, whether you think it would be a good thing, a bad thing, or don't you mind? (Code one answer for each):
Good Don?t mind Bad
V67. Less importance placed on work in our lives 1 2 3
V68. More emphasis on the development of technology 1 2 3
V69. Greater respect for authority 1 2 3 (Show Card L)
Now I will briefly describe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you? (Code one answer for each description):
Very much like me Like
me
Some-
what
like me
A little
like me
Not
like
me
Not at
all
like me
V70. It is important to this person to think up new ideas
and be creative; t o do things one?s own way. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V71. It is important to this person to be rich; to have a
lot of money and expensive things. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V72. Living in secure surroundings is important to this
person; to avoid anything that might be dangerous. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V73. It is important to this person to have a good time;
to “spoil” oneself. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V74. It is important to this person to do something for
the good of society. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V74B. It is important for this people to help the people
nearby; to care for their well-being 1 2 3 4 5 6 V75. Being very successful is important to this person;
to have people recognize one?s achievements. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V76. Adventure and taking risks are important to this
person; to have an exciting life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V77. It is important to this person to always behave
properly; to avoid doing anything people would
say is wrong.
1 2 3 4 5 6 V78. Looking after the environment is important to this
person; to care for nature and save life resources. 1 2 3 4 5 6 V79. Tradition is important to this person; to follow the
customs handed down by one?s religion or family. 1 2 3 4 5 6
V80. I?m going to read out some problems. Please indicate which o f the following problems you consider
the most serious one for the world as a whole?
(Interviewer: read out alternatives and mark only ONE)
People living in poverty and need 1
Discrimination against girls and women 2
Poor sanitation and infectious diseases 3
Inadequate education 4
Environmental pollution 5
V81. Here are two statements people sometimes make when discussing the environment and economic growth. Which of them comes closer to your own point of view? (Read out and code one answer):
1 Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth
and some loss of jobs.
2 Economic growth and creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers to
some extent.
3 Other answer (code if volunteered only!).
During the past two years have you…
V82. Given money to an ecological organization?
1.Yes
2. No
V83. Participated in a demonstration for some environmental cause?
1.Yes
2.No
V84. How interested would you say you are in politics? Are you (read out and code one answer):
1 Very interested
2 Somewhat interested
3 Not very interested
4 Not at all interested
(Show Card M)
Now I?d like you to look at this card. I?m going to read out some forms of poli tical action that people can take, and I?d like you to tell me, for each one, whether you have done any of these things, whether you might do it or would never under any circumstances do it (read out and code one answer for each action):
Have done Might
do
Would never
do
V85. Signing a petition 1 2 3
V86. Joining in boycotts 1 2 3
V87. Attending peaceful
demonstrations
1 2 3
V88. Joining strikes 1 2 3
V89. Any other act of protest? 1 2 3
INTERVIEWER: ASK V90 – V94 ONLY TO THOSE WHO SAID THEY “HAVE DONE” THE GIVEN ACTIVITY
Tell me for each of these activities how often you have done it in the last year! (Read out and code one answer for each action):
Not at all Once Twice Three times More than
three times
V90. Signing a petition 1 2 3 4 5
V91. Joining in boycotts 1 2 3 4 5
V92. Attending peaceful
demonstrations
1 2 3 4 5
V93. Joining strikes 1 2 3 4 5
V94. Any other act of protest? 1 2 3 4 5
(Show Card P)
V95. In political matters, people talk of "the left" and "the right." How would you place your views on this scale, generally speaking? (Code one number):
Left Right
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card Q)
Now I'd like you to tell me your views on various issues. How would you place your views on this scale? 1 means you agree completely with the statement on the left; 10 means you agree completely with the
statement on the right; and if your views fall somewhere in between, you can choose any number in between. (Code one number for each issue):
V96. Incomes should be We need larger income differences made more equal as incentives for individual effort
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V97. Private ownership of Government ownership of business and industry business and industry
should be increased should be increased
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V98. Government should People should take more take more responsibility to ensure responsibility to
that everyone is provided for provide for themselves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V99. Competition is good. It Competition is harmful. It stimulates people to work hard brings out the worst in people
and develop new ideas
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V100. In the long run, hard work Hard wo rk doesn?t generally
usually brings a better life bring success—it?s more a matter
of luck and connections
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V101. People can only get rich Wealth can grow so there?s at the expense of others enough for everyone
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
I …d like to ask you how much you trust people from various groups. Could you tell me for each whe ther you trust people from this group completely, somewhat, not very much or not at all? (Read out and code one answer for each):
Trust completely
Trust
somewhat
Do not trust
very much
Do not
trust at all
V102. Your family 1 2 3 4
V103. Your neighborhood 1 2 3 4
V104. People you know personally 1 2 3 4
V105. People you meet for the first time 1 2 3 4
V106. People of another religion 1 2 3 4
V107. People of another nationality 1 2 3 4
I am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence, not very much confidence or none at all? (Read out and code one answer for each):
A great deal Quite a lot Not very
much
None at all
V108. The churches 1 2 3 4 V109. The armed forces 1 2 3 4 V110. The press 1 2 3 4 V111. Television 1 2 3 4 V112. Labor unions 1 2 3 4 V113. The police 1 2 3 4 V114. The courts 1 2 3 4
V115. The government (in your nation?s capital) 1 2 3 4
V116. Political parties 1 2 3 4
V117. Parliament 1 2 3 4
V118. The Civil service 1 2 3 4
V119. Universities 1 2 3 4
V120. Major Companies 1 2 3 4
V121. Banks 1 2 3 4
V122. Environmental organizations 1 2 3 4
V123. Women?s organizations 1 2 3 4
V124. Charitable or humanitarian organizations 1 2 3 4
V125. The [European Union]** 1 2 3 4
V126. The United Nations 1 2 3 4
* [Substitute “religious organizations” in non-Christian countries; “the Church” in Catholic countries] ** [Substitute appropriate regional organization outside Europe (e.g., in North America, NAFTA)]
I'm going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country. For each one, would you say it is a very good, fairly good, fairly bad or very bad way of governing this country? (Read out and code one answer for each):
Very good Fairly
good
Fairly
bad
Very bad
V127. Having a strong leader who does not have
to bother with parliament and elections 1 2 3 4
V128. Having experts, not government, make decisions
according to what they think is best for the country 1 2 3 4
V129. Having the army rule
1 2 3 4
V130. Having a democratic political system
1 2 3 4
(Show Card T)
Many things are desirable, but not all of them are essential characteristics of democracy. Please tell me for
each of the following things how essential you think it is as a characteristic of democracy. Use this scale
where 1 means “not at all an essential characteristic of democracy” and 10 means it definitely is “an essential characteristic of democracy” (read out and code one answer for each):
Not an essential An essential
characteristic characteristic
of democracy of democracy V131. Governments tax the rich and subsidize the poor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V132. Religious authorities ultimately interpret the laws. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V133. People choose their leaders in free elections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V134. People receive state aid for unemployment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V135. The army takes over when government is incompetent. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V136. Civil rights protect people from state oppression. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V137. The state makes people?s incomes equal. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V138. People obey their rulers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V139 Women have the same rights as men. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Show Card U)
V140. How important is it for you to live in a country that is governed democratically? On this scale where 1 means it is “not at all important” and 10 means “absolutely important” what position would
you choose? (Code one number):
Not at all Absolutely
important important
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card V)
V141. And how democratically is this country being governed today? Again using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means that it is “not at all democratic” and 10 means that it is “completely democratic,”
what position would you choose? (Code one number):
Not at all Completely
democratic democratic
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V142. How much respect is there for individual human rights nowadays in this country? Do you feel there is (read out and code one answer):
1 A great deal of respect for individual human rights
2 Fairly much respect
3 Not much respect
4 No respect at all
V143. Now let?s turn to another topic. How often, if at all, do you think about the meaning and pur pose of life? (Read out and code one answer!)
1 Often
2 Sometimes
3 Rarely
4 Never
V144. Do you belong to a religion or religious denomination? If yes, which one? (Code answer due to list below. Code 0, if respondent answers to have no denomination!)
No: do not belong to a denomination 0
Yes: Roman Catholic 1
Protestant 2
Orthodox (Russian/Greek/etc.) 3
Jew 4
Muslim 5
Hindu 6
Buddhist 7
Other (write in):_____________ 8
(NOTE: If your own society does not fit into this coding system, please devise an alternative, following this as closely as possible; for example, in Islamic countries, ask about Sunni, Shia, etc.
Send a list of the categories used here along with your data.)
(Show Card X)
V145. Apart from weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend religious services these days?
(Code one answer):
1 More than once a week
2 Once a week
3 Once a month
4 Only on special holy days
5 Once a year
6 Less often
7 Never, practically never
(Show Card X2)
V146. Apart from weddings and funerals, about how often do you pray? (Code one answer):
1 Several times a day
2 Once a day
3 Several times each week
4 Only when attending religious services
5 Only on special holy days
6 Once a year
7 Less often
8 Never, practically never
V147. Independently of whether you attend religious services or not, would you say you are
(read out and code one answer):
1 A religious person
2 Not a religious person
3 An atheist
V148. Do you believe in God?
1 Yes
2 No
V149. Do you believe in hell?
1 Yes
2 No
V150. With which one of the following statements do you agree most?
The basic meaning of religion is:
1 To follow religious norms and ceremonies
2To do good to other people
V151. And with which of the following statements do you agree most?
The basic meaning of religion is:
1 To make sense of life after death
2 To make sense of life in this world
(Show Card Y)
V152. How important is God in your life? Please use this scale to indicate. 10 means “very important” and
1 means “not at all important.” (Code one number):
Not at all important Very important
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Please tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements:
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly
disagree DK
V153 Whenever science and religion conflict, religion
is always right.
1 2 3 4 -1 V154 The only acceptable religion is my religion. 1 2 3 4 -1 V155 All religions should be taught in our public
schools.
1 2 3 4 -1 V156 People who belong to different religions are
probably just as moral as those who belong to
mine
1 2 3 4 -1
N ow I?m going to ask you some questions about the position in society of people in different age groups. (Show Card AB)
I?m interested in how you think most people in this country view the position in society of people in their 20s, people in their 40s and people over 70.* Using this card, please tell me where most people would place the social position of …READ OUT
Extremely low Extremely high position in society position in society (Don?t know)
V157 …people in their 20?s? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -1 V158 …people in their 40?s? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -1 V159 …people over 70? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -1 NOTE : IN COUNTRIES WHERE THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE OVER 70, THIS
QUESTION CAN BE CHANGED TO READ ? Over 60. ? In fieldwork report, specify which form is used.
(Show Card AC)
V160. Please tell me how acceptable or unacceptable you think most people in [country] would find it if a suitably qualified 30 year old was appointed as their boss?
Use this card where 1 means they would find it completely unacceptable and 10 means completely
acceptable.
Completely unacceptable Completely acceptable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card AD)
Now think about those aged over 70*. Using the same card please tell me how likely it is that most people
in [country] view those over 70...READ OUT…
Not at all likely to be viewed that way Very likely to be
viewed that way
(Don?t
know)
V161 …as friendly?0 1 2 3 4 -1 V162 …as competent? 0 1 2 3 4 -1 V163 …with respect?0 1 2 3 4 -1 Now think about those between the ages of 18 to 29. Using the same card please tell me how likely it is that most people in [country] view those between the ages of 18 to 29...READ OUT…
Not at all likely to be viewed that way Very likely to be
viewed that way
(Don?t
know)
V163a … as civil? 0 1 2 3 4 -1 V163b … as competent? 0 1 2 3 4 -1 V163c … with respect? 0 1 2 3 4 -1 * NOTE : IN COUNTRIES WHERE THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE OVER 70, THIS QUESTION CAN BE CHANGED TO READ ? Over 60. ? In fieldwork report, specify which form is used.
(Show Card AE)
V 164. Please tell me how acceptable or unacceptable you think most people in [country] would find it if a suitably qualified 70* year old was appointed as their boss?
Use this card where 1 means they would find it completely unacceptable and 10 means
completely acceptable.
Completely unacceptable Completely acceptable DK = -1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
* NOTE : IN COUNTRIES WHERE THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE OVER 70, THIS QUESTION CAN BE CHANGED TO READ ? Over 60. ? In fieldwork report, specify which form is used.
Now could you tell me whether you agree, agree strongly, disagree or disagree strongly with each of the following statements?
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly
disagree
V165. Older people are not respected much these days 1 2 3 4 V166. Older people get more than their fair share from the
government
1 2 3 4 V167. Older people are a burden on society. 1 2 3 4 V168. Companies that employ young people perform better
than those that employ people of different ages.
1 2 3 4 V169. Old people have too much political influence. 1 2 3 4
Which of the following things have you done for reasons of security? (MULTIPLE RESPONSE)
V179. Have you been the victim of a crime during the past year?
V180. And what about your immediate family--has someone in your family been the victim of a crime during the last year ?
V187. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
“Under some conditions, war is necessary to obtain justice.”
1.Agree
2.Disagree
Now, I would like to read some statements and ask how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. For these questions, a 1 means that you “completely disagree” and a 10 means that you “completely agree.” (Code one number for each statement):
V192. Science and technology are making our lives healthier, easier, and more comfortable. Completely disagree Completely agree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V193. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. Completely disagree Completely agree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V194. We depend too much on science and not enough on faith.
Completely disagree Completely agree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V195. One of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people?s ideas of right and wrong. Completely disagree Completely agree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V196. It is not important for me to know about science in my daily life.
Completely disagree Completely agree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V 197. All things considered, would you say that the world is better off, or worse off, because of science
and technology? Please tell me which comes closest to your view on this scale: 1 means that “the world is a
lot worse off,” and 10 means that “the world is a lot better off.” (Code one number):
A lot worse off A lot better off
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Show Card AA)
Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between, using this card. (Read out and code one answer for each statement):
Never Always
justifiable justifiable V198. Claiming government benefits to which you are not
entitled
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V199. Avoiding a fare on public transport 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V200. Stealing property 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V201. Cheating on taxes if you have a chance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V202. Someone accepting a bribe in the course of their duties 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V203. Homosexuality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V203A Prostitution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V204. Abortion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V205. Divorce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V206. Sex before marriage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V207. Suicide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V207A. Euthanasia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V208 For a man to beat his wife 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V209 Parents beating children 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V210 Violence against other people 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V211. How proud are you to be [French]*? (Read out and code one answer):
1 Very proud
2 Quite proud
3 Not very proud
4 Not at all proud
5 I am not [French]* (do not read out! Code only if volunteered!)
* [Substitute your own nationality for “French”]
(Show Card AF)
People have different views about themselves and how they relate to the world. Using this card, would you
tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how you see yourself? (Read out and code one answer for each statement):
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly
disagree
V212. I see myself as a world citizen. 1 2 3 4 V213. I see myself as part of my local community. 1 2 3 4 V214. I see myself as part of the [French]* nation. 1 2 3 4 V215. I see myself as part of the [European Union]** 1 2 3 4 V216. I see myself as an autonomous individual. 1 2 3 4 * [Substitute your country’s nationality for “French”]
** [Substitute appropriate regional organization for “European Union”]
People learn what is going on in this country and the world from various sources. For each of the following sources, please indicate whether you use it to obtain information daily, weekly, monthly, less than monthly or never (read out and code one answer for each):
Never
Daily Weekly Monthly Less than
monthly
V217. Daily newspaper 1 2 3 4 5
V218. Printed magazines 1 2 3 4 5
V219. TV news 1 2 3 4 5
V220. Radio news 1 2 3 4 5
V221. Mobile phone 1 2 3 4 5
V222. Email 1 2 3 4 5
V223. Internet 1 2 3 4 5
V224. Talk with friends or colleagues 1 2 3 4 5
V225. How often, if ever, do you use a personal computer? (Read out and code one answer):
1 Never
2 Occasionally
3 Frequently
4 Don?t know what a computer is (do not read out, code only if volunteered!)
When elections take place, do you vote
Always Usually Never
always, usually or never? Please tell me
separately for each of the following
levels (Read out and code one answer
for each item):
V226. Local level 1 2 3
V227. National level 1 2 3
(SHOW CARD AI)
V228. If there were a national election tomorrow, for which party on this list would you vote? Just call out the number on this card. If DON'T KNOW: Which party appeals to you most?
1. Party 1
2. Party 2
3. Party 3
4. etc.
[use two-column code to cover all major parties in given society; use "01," "02," for first parties]
In your view, how often do the following things occur in this country’s elections?
V228 J Some people think that having honest elections makes a lot of difference in their lives; other people think that it doesn?t matter much.
Do you think that honest elections play an important role in deciding whether you and your family are able to make a good living? (IF NO code as 4)
IF YES: How important would you say this is—very important, fairly important, not very important or not at all important?
1.V ery important
2.R ather important
3.N ot very important
4.N ot at all important
V 228 K Do you think that honest elections are an important factor in whether or not this country develops economically? (IF NO code as 4)
IF YES: How important would you say this is—very important, fairly important, not very important or not at all important?
1.Very important
2.Rather important
3.Not very important
4.Not at all important
V228L. If you had your preference, in which of the following would you prefer to work?
1.To work as an employee in the public sector
2.To work as an employee in the private sector
3.To be self-employed
V228M Using a scale where 1 means none or low corruption and 10 means high corruption…
How widespread do you think that corruption is within businesses in your country?
None/low corruption High corruption
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V228N Using a scale where 1 means none or low corruption and 10 means high corruption…
How widespread do you think that corruption is within the government in your country?
None/low corruption High corruption
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V228O Using a scale where 1 means lower and 10 means higher…
Do you think the level of corruption in this country is lower, about the same, or higher than it was five years ago?
Level is lower Level is higher
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V228P Do you think the government of your country is doing enough to fight corruption, or not?
1.Yes, doing enough
2.Trying, but could do more
3.No, not doing enough
V228Q Sometimes people have to give a bribe or a present in order to solve their problems or receive services which are supposed to be for free. In the last 12 months, how often were you personally
faced with this kind of situation?
1.Never/Very rarely
2.Rarely
3.Often
4.Very often
V228R In general, do you have a favorable or an unfavorable opinion of those who start and run their own businesses?
1.Very favorable
2.Fairly favorable
3.Fairly unfavorable
4.Very unfavorable
-1. (DK)
-2. (Refused)
V229. Are you employed now or not? If yes, about how many hours a week? If more than one job: only for the main job (code one answer):
Yes, has paid employment:
Full time employee (30 hours a week or more) 1
Part time employee (less than 30 hours a week) 2
Self employed 3
No, no paid employment:
Retired/pensioned 4
Housewife not otherwise employed 5
Student 6
Unemployed 7
Other (write in):______________________ 8
V229A Have you actively looked for work in the past four weeks:
1.Yes
2.No
V229B If you received an employment opportunity in the last four weeks or during the next month, would you be interested and able to start working?
1.Yes
2.No
V230. Are you working for the government or public institution, for private business or industry, or for a private non-profit organization? If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past! Do you or did you work for (read out and code one answer):
1 Government or public institution
2 Private business or industry
3 Private non-profit organization
V230-A. Are you registered through your employer with the [name of the national social security agency of the country] of [your country]?
1.Yes
2.No
V231. Are the tasks you do at work mostly manual or mostly intellectual? If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale where 1 means “mostly manual tasks” and
10 means “mostly intellectual tasks” (code one answer):
Mostly manual tasks Mostly intellectual tasks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V232. Are the tasks you perform at work mostly routine tasks or mostly creative tasks? If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale where 1 means “mostly routine tasks” and 10 means “mostly creative tasks” (code one answer):
Mostly routine tasks Mostly creative tasks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V233. How much independence do you have in performing your tasks at work? If you do not work currently, characterize your major work in the past. Use this scale to indicate your degree of independence where 1 means “no independence at all” and 10 means “complete independence”
(code one answer):
No independence at all Complete independence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V233a. How satisfied are you with the salary and benefits of your current primary job?
1 Strongly satisfied
2 Fairly satisfied
3 Fairly dissatisfied
4 Strongly dissatisfied
V233b. How satisfied are you with the opportunities for professional development and promotion in your current primary job?
1 Strongly satisfied
2 Fairly satisfied
3 Fairly dissatisfied
4 Strongly dissatisfied
V234. Do you or did you supervise other people at work? (Code one answer):
1 Yes
2 No
V234a. Do you own a business or have taken tangible steps to start a business during the past twelve months (either by yourself or with others)?
1 I already have an established business
2 I have taken steps to establish a new business
3 I have not taken any steps to establish a business
V235. Are you the chief wage earner in your household? (Code one answer):
1 Yes
2 No
V236. Is the chief wage earner of your household employed now or not? (Code one answer):
1 Yes
2 No
V237. During the past year, did your family (read out and code one answer):
1 Save money
2 Just get by
3 Spent some savings
4 Spent savings and borrowed money
V237a. Over the past year, did you or a member of your family living with you borrow money?
1.Yes
2.No (Go to v238)
V237b If …yes?, did you borrow from any of th e following places? Check all that apply
1.Microfinance Institution
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/3a9840319.html,mercial Bank
3.Public Bank
4.Friends or Family
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/3a9840319.html,rmal Savings & Lending Association (e.g. Jamiyat)
6.Credit Supplier
7.Other
V237c. If …yes?, was the loan used for
1.Starting or Growing a Business
2.Buying or Improving a Home
3.Getting Married
4.For Household Purchases
5.For emergencies
6.Other __________please describe__________
V238. People sometimes describe themselves as belonging to the working class, the middle class, or the upper or lower class. Would you describe yourself as belonging to the (read out and code one answer):
1 Upper class
2 Upper middle class
3 Lower middle class
4 Working class
5 Lower class
(Show Card AE)
V239.On this card is an income scale on which 1 indicates the lowest income group and 10 the highest income group in your country. We would like to know in what group your household is. Please,