RECORD gender
-1 = Skip, not applicable
1 = Male
2 = Female
9 = Skip, refused

What is your age?
-1 = Not applicable
999 = Not answered/refused

Age of respondent (categorised)
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+
9 = Not answered/refused

Person 2 age - recoded
-1 = Skip, not applicable
0 = 0-17
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+
997 = (Don't know/Not answered/Refusal)

Relationship to you (the respondent)? HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 2
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Respondent
2 = Spouse
3 = Cohabitee
4 = Son or daughter (included adopted)
5 = Step-son or step-daughter
6 = Foster child
7 = Son-in-law or daughter-in-law
8 = Parent or guardian
9 = Step-parent
10 = Foster parent
11 = Parent-in-law
12 = Brother or sister (including adopted)
13 = Step-brother or step-sister
14 = Foster brother or foster sister
15 = Brother-in-law or sister-in-law
16 = Grand-child
17 = Grand-parent
18 = Other relative
19 = Other non-relative
20 = Civil partner
99 = Not answered/refused

Relationship to you (the respondent)? HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 4
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Respondent
2 = Spouse
3 = Cohabitee
4 = Son or daughter (included adopted)
5 = Step-son or step-daughter
6 = Foster child
7 = Son-in-law or daughter-in-law
8 = Parent or guardian
9 = Step-parent
10 = Foster parent
11 = Parent-in-law
12 = Brother or sister (including adopted)
13 = Step-brother or step-sister
14 = Foster brother or foster sister
15 = Brother-in-law or sister-in-law
16 = Grand-child
17 = Grand-parent
18 = Other relative
19 = Other non-relative
20 = Civil partner
97 = Refused
99 = Not answered/refused

Relationship to you (the respondent)? HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 8
-1 = Skip, not applicable
1 = Respondent
2 = Spouse
3 = Cohabitee
4 = Son or daughter (included adopted)
5 = Step-son or step-daughter
6 = Foster child
7 = Son-in-law or daughter-in-law
8 = Parent or guardian
9 = Step-parent
10 = Foster parent
11 = Parent-in-law
12 = Brother or sister (including adopted)
13 = Step-brother or step-sister
14 = Foster brother or foster sister
15 = Brother-in-law or sister-in-law
16 = Grand-child
17 = Grand-parent
18 = Other relative
19 = Other non-relative
20 = Civil partner
97 = Refused/not answered
99 = Not answered/refused

A2 Are you... CODE FIRST TO APPLY
1 = Single (never married)
2 = Married and living with husband or wife
3 = A civil partner in a legally-registered civil partnership
4 = Married and separated from husband or wife
5 = Divorced
6 = Widowed
7 = Spontaneous only - In a legally-recognised Civil Partnership and separated from his/her partner
8 = Spontaneous only - Formerly a civil partner, the civil Partnership now legally dissolved
9 = Spontaneous only - A surviving civil partner: his/her partner having since died
97 = (Refusal)
98 = Don't know
99 = (No answer/Refused)

A2a Living with someone in this household as a couple
-1 = Skip, from RMARST
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Spontaneous only - same sex couple but not in a formal relationship
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

A4 Would you describe the place where you live as...
1 = ...a big city
2 = the suburbs or outskirts of a big city
3 = a small city or town
4 = a country village
5 = a farm or home in the country
8 = Don't know

A5a Ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

A5b Lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isle? - Elsewhere in the United Kingdom (ELSEUK)
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No

A6 Over the last year or so, has your household's income...
1 = ...fallen behind prices
2 = kept up with prices
3 = or, gone up by more than prices?
8 = Don't know

A7 Internet or World Wide Web access from this address
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know

A8 Use of internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than work)
1 = Yes
2 = No

B1 Consider yourself to be a member of a minority ethnic community
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B3 Is there a lot of prejudice against people from minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland nowadays?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly any
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B4 Generally is there more racial prejudice in Northern Ireland now than there was 5 years ago, less, or about the same amount?
1 = More now
2 = Less now
3 = About the same
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B5 Will there be more, less or about the same amount of racial prejudice in Northern Ireland in 5 years times compared with now?
1 = More in 5 years time
2 = Less
3 = About the same
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B6 Agree or disagree with the statement, "In relation to colour and ethnicity, I prefer to stick with people of my own kind"
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B7 Do you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? Would you willingly accept them... - ...living in a house as a resident in my local area (TRAVRES2)
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B8 Do you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? I would willingly accept them as... - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland (EETOUR)
-1 = Skip, respondent is Eastern European
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B11 Do you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims? I would willingly accept them as... - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland (MUSTOUR2)
-1 = Skip, respondent is Muslim
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B12a. How often do you come into direct contact with Irish Travellers?
1 = Daily
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Very rarely
5 = Not at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B12b. How often do you come into direct contact with Eastern Europeans?
-1 = Skip, respondent is Eastern European
1 = Daily
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Very rarely
5 = Not at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B12d How often do you come into direct contact with Muslims?
-1 = Skip, respondent is Muslim
1 = Daily
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Very rarely
5 = Not at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B13Thinking of the group that you have most contact with, would it usually be...
-1 = Skip, not applicable
1 = A close interaction such as a lengthy conversation
2 = Just a greeting
3 = Or something inbetween
4 = Other (please specify)
6 = (It depends)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B14 Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
1 = Very prejudiced
2 = A little prejudiced
3 = Not prejudiced at all
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B15 Some people say that if they feel they are prejudiced, they try to overcome their feelings and avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour. Would you say that ...
-1 = Skip, from UPREJMEG
1 = You avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour towards minority ethnic people
2 = Your behaviour towards minority ethnic people is consistent with the prejudice you feel
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

B16 How welcome is being free to live and work in any other part of the EU to you?
1 = Very welcome
2 = Fairly welcome
3 = Neither welcome nor unwelcome
4 = Fairly unwelcome
5 = Very unwelcome
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B19 How good or bad do you think the settlement of migrants in the last ten years has been for Northern Ireland?
0 = 0 Extremely bad
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 Neither
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Extremely good
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/refused

B20 Is it generally bad or good for Northern Ireland's economy that migrants come to Northern Ireland from other countries?
0 = 0 Extremely bad for economy
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 Neither
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Extremely good for economy
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/refused

B21 Is Northern Ireland's cultural life generally undermined or enriched by migrants coming to live here from other countries?
0 = 0 Cultural life undermined
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 Neither
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 Cultural life enriched
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/refused

B22a True or false: Migrants from Eastern European countries in the EU like Poland have a legal right to come to Northern Ireland and work.
-1 = Skip, not in group 2
1 = True
2 = False
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B22 True or false: Migrants from Commonwealth countries like India and Pakistan have a legal right to come to Northern Ireland and work.
-1 = Skip, not in group 1
1 = True
2 = False
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B23 Which of these statements comes closest to your view?
1 = Migrants to the UK should be allowed to settle wherever they can find jobs
2 = Migrants to the UK should not be allowed to settle in areas where there is already pressure on housing and schools
3 = Migrants to the UK should be allowed to settle only where the government can provide extra houses and school places for
4 = Migrants should not be allowed to settle in the UK even if there are jobs, housing and schools for them
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

B25a On average, it takes six months for a decision to be made on an asylum application. Do you agree or disagree that asylum seekers should be able to work in the UK while their cases are considered?
-1 = Skip, not in group 2
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B25b Do you agree or disagree that asylum seekers should be able to work in the UK while their cases are considered?
-1 = Skip, not in group 1
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B26 Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
1 = Asylum seekers should never be held in detention centres
2 = Asylum seekers should be held in detention centres only when there is a strong risk of disappearance
3 = Asylum seekers should normally be held in detention centres, but exceptions should be made for vulnerable groups
4 = Asylum seekers should always be held in detention centres?
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B27 How many applications from asylum seekers do you think the UK receives?
1 = A lot more
2 = Somewhat more
3 = About the same number
4 = Somewhat less
5 = A lot less
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

B28 Do you think the number of immigrants to Northern Ireland should be...
1 = Increased a lot
2 = Increased a little
3 = Remain the same as it is
4 = reduced a little
5 = Reduced a lot
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C2 Have you ever heard of the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2011?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

Know someone with autism - derived variable
1 = Yes, know someone with autism
2 = No, not know someone with autism

C3a Is this person a child or an adult?
-2 = Skip, from KNOWA
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Child
2 = Adult
3 = I know both children and adults with autism
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C6 How common do you think autism is in our society today?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = 1 in 100 people
2 = 1 in 1,000 people
3 = 1 in 10,000 people
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C7a Do you think people with autism have a brain disorder?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Definitely
2 = Probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C8a Do you agree or disagree that autism is caused by vaccines like MMR?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C10a Do you think people with autism can work as a Member of Parliament or Assembly?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Yes
2 = Yes, but only if they are high functioning
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C11a Would you personally feel comfortable or uncomfortable if an adult with autism moved in next door on their own?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Comfortable
2 = Comfortable, but only if they are high functioning
3 = Uncomfortable
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C13 If a supermarket employed people who have autism would you be...
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = More likely to shop there
2 = Less likely to shop there
3 = It would make no difference
4 = (Other answer - write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C14 Would you say that you have had a lot of contact, a little contact or no contact at all with children or adults with autism?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = A lot of contact
2 = A little contact
3 = No contact at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C16a Should an adult with high functioning autism be encouraged to live independently?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = Definitely
2 = Probably
3 = It depends
4 = Probably not
5 = Definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

C17 Do you think that a child with autism has an educational problem or a health problem?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDASD
1 = An educational problem
2 = A health problem
3 = (Both)
4 = (Neither)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D1 Are relations between Protestants and Catholics better than they were 5 years ago, worse, or about the same now as then?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D3 Would you prefer to live in a neighbourhood with people of only your own religion, or in a mixed-religion neighbourhood?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion neighbourhood
3 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D4 Would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion, or a mixed religion workplace?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion workplace
3 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D5 Would you prefer to send your children to a school with children of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion school?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion school
3 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D7 What are some of the reasons that helped to decide which school(s) your children would go to? - Good reputation (GOSCHL1)
-1 = Skip, from SCHCHILD
1 = Identified
2 = Not identified

D8 Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
1 = British
2 = Irish
3 = Ulster
4 = Northern Irish
5 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D9 Would most people in Northern Ireland mind or not mind if one of their close relatives were to marry someone of a different religion?
1 = Would mind a lot
2 = Would mind a little
3 = would not mind
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D11 Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D13 Do you think there are more republican murals and flags on display these days than there were five years ago, less, or about the same number?
1 = More
2 = Less
3 = About the same number
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D18 Is there a strong sense of community or a weak sense of community among people living here?
1 = Very strong
2 = Fairly strong
3 = Neither
4 = Fairly weak
5 = Very weak
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D19 Do you feel a sense of belonging to that community?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D20 What are some of the reasons why you decided to live in this area? - It's easy to get to work, school or college (BEHERE1)
1 = Identified
2 = Not identified
9 = Refused

D21 Would you say in this area that Protestants and Catholics tend to go to different local shops or use different GP surgeries and other services...
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Not at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D24a Do you think that leisure centres in this area are 'shared and open' to both Protestants and Catholics?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = None in this area
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D25a How safe do you think you would you feel going to an event if it was to be held in a GAA club?
1 = Very safe
2 = Quite safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Quite unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D26 Have you ever been put off going to an event because you felt that people of your religion might not be welcome there?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't have a religion
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D27 During the last year have you ever avoided using public transport to get somewhere because it would take you through an area where people of your religion might not be welcome?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't have a religion
4 = (Spontaneous only: Don't use public transport)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D30 How many of your friends would you say are the same religion as you?
1 = All
2 = Most
3 = Half
4 = Less than half
5 = None
6 = Don't have a religion
7 = Not Protestant or Catholic
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D32 How much do you understand about the Catholic community's culture and traditions?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly anything
4 = Nothing at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D34 How much respect do you have for the Catholic community's culture and traditions?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly anything
4 = None at all
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

D36a Has this idea been achieved...Northern Ireland is a normal civic society in which all individuals are equal, where differences are resolved through dialogue and where all people are treated impartially
1 = 1 - definitely not achieved
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - definitely achieved
98 = Don't know

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Catholics (EQNOW1)
1 = Catholics (EQNOW1)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Protestants (EQNOW2)
1 = Protestants (EQNOW2)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Gays/ Lesbians/ Bi-sexuals (EQNOW3)
1 = Gays/ Lesbians/ Bi-sexuals (EQNOW3)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Disabled (EQNOW4)
1 = Disabled (EQNOW4)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Elderly (EQNOW5)
1 = Elderly (EQNOW5)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Travellers (EQNOW6)
1 = Travellers (EQNOW6)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Other ethnic minorities (EQNOW7)
1 = Other ethnic minorities (EQNOW7)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Women (EQNOW8)
1 = Women (EQNOW8)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Men (EQNOW9)
1 = Men (EQNOW9)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Transgender people (EQNOW11)
1 = Transgender people (EQNOW11)
2 = No
99 = Refused

D37 Are any of these groups generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups? - Children (EQNOW10)
1 = Children (EQNOW10)
2 = No
99 = Refused

E1a Do you think Catholics (EQPAST1) are generally treated better than they were five years ago, worse, or are treated the same as they were five years ago?
1 = Treated better than 5 years ago
2 = Treated worse than 5 years ago
3 = Treated the same as 5 years ago
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

E2a Some people say that even if they feel they are prejudiced, they try to overcome their feelings and avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour. What about you?
-1 = Skip, from UPREJGAY
1 = You avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour towards gay men
2 = Your behaviour towards gay men matches with the prejudice you feel
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refused)

E3 Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against lesbians, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
1 = Very prejudiced
2 = A little prejudiced
3 = Not prejudiced at all
4 = Other (Please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

E3a Some people say that even if they feel they are prejudiced, they try to overcome their feelings and avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour. What about you?
-1 = Skip, from UPREJGAY
1 = You avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour towards lesbians
2 = Your behaviour towards lesbians matches with the prejudice you feel?
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

E4a How comfortable would you feel if a work colleague was gay or lesbian?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Very comfortable
2 = Fairly comfortable
3 = Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable
4 = Fairly uncomfortable
5 = Very uncomfortable
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

E6a Do you think that there should be more or less same-sex couples appearing in advertisements?
1 = Definitely more
2 = Probably more
3 = About right the way it is now
4 = Probably less
5 = Definitely less
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

E7 Should marriages between same-sex couples be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?
1 = Should be valid
2 = Should not be valid
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

E11a Does a lesbian couple with a child count as 'a family'?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = No, probably not
4 = No, definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

E12 Which of these two statements comes closest to your own view?
1 = Lesbians and gay men are born that way and their sexual orientation is not something that can be changed
2 = Lesbians and gay men choose their sexual orientation and they can change it if they want to
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

E13 Do you think people who are gay or lesbian are still not treated equally in our society, or that efforts to make things equal have gone too far?
1 = More should definitely be done to promote equality for people who are gay or lesbian
2 = More should probably be done to promote equality for people who are gay or lesbian
3 = Changes have probably gone too far
4 = changes have definitely gone too far
8 = Don't know
9 = (Not answered/refused)

F1c IF YES AT F1a OR F1b: Which one? IF NO/DON'T KNOW AT F1b: If there were a general election tomorrow, which political party do you think you would be most likely to support?
1 = X - DUP/Democratic Unionist Party
2 = B - Sinn Féin
3 = F - Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
4 = M - Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
5 = P - Alliance Party
6 = W - Other Party (please specify)
7 = None of these
8 = Other answer (please specify)
98 = Don't know
99 = (No answer/Refusal)

F2 Which, if any, of the following best describes how you see yourself?
1 = Irish not British
2 = More Irish than British
3 = Equally Irish and British
4 = More British than Irish
5 = British not Irish
6 = Other description (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F3 Do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
1 = Unionist
2 = Nationalist
3 = Neither
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F3a Would you call yourself a very strong (F3) , fairly strong, or not very strong?
-1 = Skip, from UNINATID
1 = Very strong
2 = Fairly strong
3 = Not very strong
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F4 At any time in the next 20 years, do you think it is likely or unlikely that there will be a United Ireland?
1 = Very likely
2 = Quite likely
3 = Quite unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
5 = (Even chance)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F5 Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
1 = To remain part of the United Kingdom, with direct rule
2 = To remain part of the United Kingdom, with devolved government
3 = To reunify with the rest of Ireland?
4 = (Independent state)
5 = Other answer (specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F5a If the majority of people in Northern Ireland ever voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you...
-1 = Skip, from NIRELND2
1 = Would find this almost impossible to accept
2 = Would not like it, but could live with it if you had to
3 = Would happily accept the wishes of the majority
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F6 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Northern Ireland MLAs are doing their job?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Fairly satisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Fairly dissatisfied
5 = Very dissatisfied
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F7 Do you think that having a Northern Ireland Assembly is giving ordinary people...
1 = More say in how Northern Ireland is governed
2 = Less say
3 = It is making no difference
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

F8 Do you think that the Northern Ireland Assembly has achieved...
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Nothing at all
5 = (Too early to tell)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G1 In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation?
-1 = Skip, from TENSHT1
1 = Own it outright
2 = Buying it with the help of a mortgage or loan
3 = Pay part rent and part mortgage (shared Co-ownership)
4 = Rent it
5 = Live here rent-free (including rent-free in relative's friend's property; excluding squatting
6 = Squatting
7 = Other
97 = (Refusal)
99 = (No answer/Refusal)

G2 Does the accommodation go with the job of anyone in the household?
-1 = Skip, from TENSHT1
1 = Yes
2 = No
7 = (Refusal)
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G3 Who is your landlord
-1 = Skip, from TENSHT1
1 = the Housing Executive / local authority / council / Scottish Homes
2 = a housing association, charitable trust or Local Housing Company
3 = employer (organisation) of a household member
4 = another organisation
5 = relative / friend (before you lived here) of a household member
6 = employer (individual) of a household member
7 = another individual private landlord?
97 = (Refusal)
99 = (No answer/Refusal)

G4 Is the accommodation provided..
-1 = Skip, from TENSHT1
1 = Furnished
2 = partly furnished (eg curtain and carpets only)
3 = or unfurnished?
7 = (Refusal)
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G5 And can I just check, do you have any (other) children aged 16 or under not living with you?
1 = Yes
2 = No
7 = (Refusal)
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G6 What is the highest level of qualification that you have passed?
1 = 1 CSE - Grade 1
2 = 2 CSE - Grade 2-5
3 = 3 CSE - ungraded / DK grade
4 = 4 Junior certificate
5 = 5 GCSE - Grades A*-C / GNVQ Intermediate
6 = 6 GCSE - Grades D-G / GNVQ Foundation
7 = 7 GCE O-level 1-6 (pre 1975)
8 = 8 GCE O-level A-C (1975 or after)
9 = 9 GCE / VCE AS Level
10 = 10 GCE / VCE A-level / GNVA Advanced or equivalent
11 = 11 Senior certificate
12 = 12 Recognised trade apprenticeship completed
13 = 13 Clerical and commercial qualifications
14 = 14 National Council for Vocational Qualifications award - level one
15 = 15 National Council for Vocational Qualifications award - level two
16 = 16 National Council for Vocational Qualifications award - level three
17 = 17 National Council for Vocational Qualifications award - level four
18 = 18 National Council for Vocational Qualifications award - level five
19 = 19 Vocational Certificate in Education
20 = 20 Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education
21 = 21 City and Guilds Certificate Pt 1
22 = 22 City and Guilds Certificate Pt 2
23 = 23 City and Guilds Certificate Pt 3
24 = 24 ONC or OND, BEC /TEC general certificate
25 = 25 HNC or HND, BEC/TEC higher certificate
26 = 26 Nursing qualifications eg SEN, SRN, SCM
27 = 27 Nursing Degree
28 = 28 Teaching qualifications
29 = 29 University / Polytechnic diploma
30 = 30 University or CNAA First Degree (eg BA, BSc)
31 = 31 University or CNAA Higher Degree (eg MSc PhD)
32 = 32 Other qualification (in other school and membership of professional institutions)
33 = 33 No qualifications
34 = Other (please specify)
97 = (Refusal)

1 = Degree level or higher
2 = Higher education
3 = GCE A level or equiv
4 = GCSE A-C or equiv
5 = GCSE D-G or equiv
6 = No qualifications
7 = Other, level unknown
9 = Unclassified

G7 How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education?
1 = 15 or under
2 = 16
3 = 17
4 = 18
5 = 19 or over
6 = Still at school
7 = Still at college or university
8 = Other (write in)
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered

Employment status - derived variable
0 = No information
1 = Worked last week
2 = Away from work last week
3 = Waiting to take up job
4 = Looking for work
5 = Not looking for work -sick
6 = Economically inactive
7 = Government training scheme
8 = Don't know

Respondent in paid employment - derived
1 = In paid employment
2 = Not in paid employment
9 = (No answer/Refused)

Respondent economically active - derived variable
0 = No information
1 = Economically active
2 = Economically inactive

G9g What was the main reason you did not seek any work in the last 4 weeks (would not be able to start in the next 2 weeks)?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Student
2 = Looking after the home
3 = Caring for elderly or disabled person full-time
4 = Temporarily sick or injured
5 = Long-term sick or disabled
6 = Retired from paid work
7 = Other reasons (please specify)
8 = Waiting to take up job already obtained
97 = (Refusal)

G11 Are/Were you working as an employee or are/were you self-employed?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Employee
2 = Self-employed
7 = (Refusal)

G12 In your job, do/did you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No
7 = (Refusal)

G12a How many people do/did you manage or supervise?
-1 = Not applicable

G12b And do/did you work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Public sector
2 = Private sector
3 = Voluntary/charity sector
4 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = Refusal/not answered

G10a In your (main) job were you working:
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Full-time
2 = Part-time
7 = (Refusal)

Number of hours worked per week
-1 = Not in employment
1 = 15 or under
2 = 15-20
3 = 21-30
4 = 31-40
5 = 51 or more
9 = No information

Employment status - derived variable
0 = Not applicable/No information
1 = Worked last week
2 = Away from work last week
3 = Waiting to take up job
4 = Looking for work
5 = Not looking for work -sick
6 = Economically inactive
7 = Government training scheme
8 = Don't know

Partner in paid employment - derived
1 = In paid employment
2 = Not in paid employment
9 = Not applicable/not answered

Partner economically active - derived variable
0 = Not applicable/no information
1 = Economically active
2 = Economically inactive

G16g What was the main reason your partner/husband/wife did not seek any work in the last 4 weeks (would not be able to start in the next 2 weeks)
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Student
2 = Looking after the home
3 = Caring for elderly or disabled person full-time
4 = Temporarily sick or injured
5 = Long-term sick or disabled
6 = Retired from paid work
7 = Other reasons (please specify)
8 = Waiting to take up job already obtained
97 = (Refusal)
98 = Don't know

G19 In their job, does your partner/husband/wife have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know

G19a How many people does/did your partner/husband/wife manage or supervise?
-1 = Not applicable
9998 = Don't know
9999 = Refused/not answered

G19b And does/did your partner/husband/wife work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
-1 = Not applicable
1 = Public sector
2 = Private sector
3 = Voluntary sector / charity sector
4 = Other
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know

Number of hours worked per week by partner
-1 = Not answered/applicable
1 = 15 or under
2 = 15-20
3 = 21-30
4 = 31-40
5 = 41 or more
9 = No information

NS SEC- RESPONDENT
1 = 1.1 Large employers and higher managerial occupations
2 = 1.2 Higher professional occupations
3 = 2 Lower managerial and professional occupations
4 = 3 Intermediate occupations
5 = 4 Small employers and own account workers
6 = 5 Lower supervisory and technical occupations
7 = 6 Semi-routine occupations
8 = 7 Routine occupations
9 = 8 Never worked and long-term unemployed
10 = 9 Not classified
11 = Refused

G22 May I just check, are you now a member of a trade union or staff association?
1 = Yes, trade union
2 = Yes, staff association
3 = No
7 = (Refusal)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G22a Have you ever been a member of a trade union or staff association?
-1 = Skip, from UNIONSA
1 = Yes, trade union
2 = Yes, staff association
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

Religion - recoded
-1 = Skip, other answer/religion
1 = Catholic
2 = Protestant
3 = No religion

G26 Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
-1 = Skip, from RELIGION
1 = Several times a week
2 = Once a week
3 = 2 or 3 times a month
4 = Once a month
5 = Several times a year
6 = Once a year
7 = Less frequently
8 = Never
98 = Don't know
99 = (No answer/Refusal)

G27 Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland. That is, a school with fairly large numbers of both Catholic and Protestant children?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G28 Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
-1 = Skip, from SLFMXSCH
1 = Formally integrated school
2 = School that was just fairly mixed
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G29 How much contact did you have with the other main religious community before attending your first mixed or integrated school?
-1 = Skip, from SLFMXSCH
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly any
4 = (Am not a member of one of the two main religious communities)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G30 Has any child in your care ever attended a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, with fairly large numbers of both Catholics and Protestants attending?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = My children are not yet at school
4 = Never had any children (in my care)
8 = Don't know
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G33 Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = (No answer/Refusal

G34 Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?
-1 = Skip, from ANYHCOND
1 = Yes, a lot
2 = Yes, a little
3 = Not at all
9 = (No answer/Refusal)

G35 What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
1 = 1. Up to £9 Up to £42 Up to £519
2 = 2. £10 up to £19 £43 up to £85 £520 up to £1,039
3 = 3. £20 up to £29 £86 up to £129 £1,040 up to £1,559
4 = 4. £30 up to £39 £130 up to £172 £1,560 up to £2,079
5 = 5. £40 up to £49 £173 up to £216 £2,080 up to £2,599
6 = 6. £50 up to £59 £217 up to £259 £2,600 up to £3,119
7 = 7. £60 up to £69 £260 up to £302 £3,120 up to £3,639
8 = 8. £70 up to £79 £303 up to £346 £3,640 up to £4,159
9 = 9. £80 up to £89 £347 up to £389 £4,160 up to £4,679
10 = 10. £90 up to £99 £390 up to £432 £4,680 up to £5,199
11 = 11. £100 up to £119 £433 up to £519 £5,200 up to £6,239
12 = 12. £120 up to £139 £520 up to £606 £6,240 up to £7,279
13 = 13. £140 up to £159 £607 up to £692 £7,280 up to £8,319
14 = 14. £160 up to £179 £693 up to £779 £8,320 up to £9,359
15 = 15. £180 up to £199 £780 up to £866 £9,360 up to £10,399
16 = 16. £200 up to £219 £867 up to £952 £10,400 up to £11,439
17 = 17. £220 up to £239 £953 up to £1,039 £11,440 up to £12,479
18 = 18. £240 up to £259 £1,040 up to £1,126 £12,480 up to £13,519
19 = 19. £260 up to £279 £1,127 up to £1,212 £13,520 up to £14,559
20 = 20. £280 up to £299 £1,213 up to £1,299 £14,560 up to £15,599
21 = 21. £300 up to £319 £1,300 up to £1,386 £15,600 up to £16,639
22 = 22. £320 up to £339 £1,387 up to £1,472 £16,640 up to £17,679
23 = 23. £340 up to £359 £1,473 up to £1,559 £17,680 up to £18,719
24 = 24. £360 up to £379 £1,560 up to £1,646 £18,720 up to £19,759
25 = 25. £380 up to £399 £1,647 up to £1,732 £19,760 up to £20,799
26 = 26. £400 up to £449 £1,733 up to £1,949 £20,800 up to £23,399
27 = 27. £450 up to £499 £1,950 up to £2,166 £23,400 up to £25,999
28 = 28. £500 up to £549 £2,167 up to £2,382 £26,000 up to £28,599
29 = 29. £550 up to £599 £2,383 up to £2,599 £28,600 up to £31,199
30 = 30. £600 up to £649 £2,600 up to £2,816 £31,200 up to £33,799
31 = 31. £650 up to £699 £2,817 up to £3,032 £33,800 up to £36,399
32 = 32. £700 up to £749 £3,033 up to £3,249 £36,400 up to £38,999
33 = 33. £750 up to £799 £3,250 up to £3,466 £39,000 up to £41,599
34 = 34. £800 up to £849 £3,467 up to £3,685 £41,600 up to £44,199
35 = 35. £850 up to £899 £3,686 up to £3,899 £44,200 up to £46,799
36 = 36. £900 up to £949 £3,900 up to £4,116 £46,800 up to £49,399
37 = 37. £950 up to £999 £4,117 up to £4,332 £49,400 up to £51,999
38 = 38. £1,000 or more £4,333 or more £52,000 or more
97 = (Refusal)
98 = Don't know

S1a Do you agree or disagree that people from minority ethnic communities are less respected in Northern Ireland than they once were?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Can't choose

S2a How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as school governors?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly at all
8 = Can't choose

S3 How much do you agree or disagree that organisations and leaders in public life, such as politicians, community groups and churches, should encourage members of minority ethinic communities to particpate in public life?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Netiher agree not disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Can't choose

S4 Which comes closest to your views?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Better relations will come about through more mixing
2 = Better relations will come about through more separation
8 = Can't choose

S5a. Are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in primary schools?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Much more mixing
2 = Bit more mixing
3 = Keep things as they are
4 = Bit more separation
5 = Much more separation
8 = Can't choose

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Town councils (ULAMP1)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Town councils (ULAMP1)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Political parties (ULAMP2)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Political parties (ULAMP2)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Cultural groups (ULAMP3)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Cultural groups (ULAMP3)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Paramilitary groups (ULAMP4)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Paramilitary groups (ULAMP4)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Other community groups (ULAMP5)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Other community groups (ULAMP5)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Isolated individuals (ULAMP6)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Isolated individuals (ULAMP6)
2 = Not identified

S6 Who usually puts up Union flags on lampposts? - Can't choose (ULAMPDK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Can't choose (ULAMPDK)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Town councils (TRILAMP1)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Town councils (TRILAMP1)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Political parties (TRILAMP2)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Political parties (TRILAMP2)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Cultural groups (TRILAMP3)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Cultural groups (TRILAMP3)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Paramilitary groups (TRILAMP4)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Paramilitary groups (TRILAMP4)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Other community groups (TRILAMP5)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Other community groups (TRILAMP5)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Isolated individuals (TRILAMP6)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Isolated individuals (TRILAMP6)
2 = Not identified

S7 Who usually puts up Irish Tricolour flags on lampposts? - Can't choose (TRILAMPDK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Can't choose (TRILAMPDK)
2 = Not identified

S8 When do you think it is legitimate to display Union flags on main streets?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = All year round
2 = Only for a few weeks around special events
3 = For the months around special events
4 = Never
5 = It depends
8 = Can't choose

S10 Would you be less willing to shop in neighbourhoods with displays of loyalist flags or murals, more willing or would it make no difference?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Less willing
2 = More willing
3 = Would make no difference
8 = Can't choose

S12 Have there been any riots or sectarian troubles in this neighbourhood in the last twelve months?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Not sure

S13 In your opinion, what is the main reason that some people get involved in rioting or sectarian trouble?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = A specific incident usually sparks it
2 = It's a response to being provoked
3 = People like the excitement
4 = Paramilitaries organise it
5 = Something else - please say what below
8 = Can't choose

S14 Do you think it is wrong or not wrong if a man and a woman have sexual relations before marriage?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Always wrong
2 = Almost always wrong
3 = Wrong only sometimes
4 = Not wrong at all
8 = Can't choose

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - No, I don't know anyone who is gay or lesbian (GLNOT)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = No, I don't know anyone who is gay or lesbian (GLNOT)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Yes-a member of my family (GLFAM)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes-a member of my family (GLFAM)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Yes-a friend I know fairly well (GLFRIEND)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes-a friend I know fairly well (GLFRIEND)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Yes-someone I do not know very well (GLACQNT)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes-someone I do not know very well (GLACQNT)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Yes-someone at my work (GLWORK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes-someone at my work (GLWORK)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Yes-someone else (GLELSE)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes-someone else (GLELSE)
2 = Not identified

S17 Do you personally know anyone who is gay or lesbian? - Not sure (GLDK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Not sure (GLDK)
2 = Not identified

S18 Have any of your friends called someone names to their face because they saw them as gay or lesbian?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes, in a joking way
2 = Yes, in a hostile way
3 = No
8 = Can't choose

S20 Do you approve or disapprove of allowing lesbian couples to adopt children?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Strongly approve
2 = Approve
3 = Neither approve nor disapprove
4 = Disapprove
5 = Strongly disapprove
8 = Can't choose

S22 Do you think that lesbians who want to have a child themselves should have access to IVF treatment or 'test tube babies' on equal terms as heterosexual women?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = No, probably not
4 = No, definitely not
8 = Can't choose

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - No, I don't know anyone who is transgender (TGNOT)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = No, I don't know anyone who is transgender (TGNOT)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Yes- a member of my family (TGFAM)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes- a member of my family (TGFAM)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Yes- a friend I know fairly well (TGFRIEND)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes- a friend I know fairly well (TGFRIEND)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Yes- someone I do not know very well (TGACQNT)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes- someone I do not know very well (TGACQNT)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Yes- someone at work (TGWORK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes- someone at work (TGWORK)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Yes- someone else (TGELSE)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Yes- someone else (TGELSE)
2 = Not identified

S23 Do you personally know anyone who is transgender? - Not sure (TGDK)
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Not sure (TGDK)
2 = Not identified

S24 Considering life in general these days would you say you are on the whole...
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Very happy
2 = Fairly happy
3 = Not very happy
4 = Not at all happy
8 = Can't choose

S25 Would you say that your health over the last 12 months has on the whole been...
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor
5 = Very poor
8 = Can't choose