A1 How many people are there in your household?  That is, people whose main residence this is and who share at least one
A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Elsewhere in the
A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Republic of Irel
A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Outside the Brit
A6 Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that your household's income has...
A8 Do you yourself ever use the internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than your work)?
A9a In the last year has anyone said anything about you on on the internet or put up something about you that made you fe
A9b In the last year has anyone said anything about you on on the internet or put up something about you that made you fe
B2 Do you think that older people, on the whole, are treated better or worse than people in the general population in thi
B3 As you get older, do you find that people treat you with more respect or less respect?
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 1 Making ends meet
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 2 Fear of crime
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 3 Loneliness
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 4 Isolation
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 5 Transport
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 6 Lack of respect
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 7 Keeping warm in winter
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 8 Getting employment
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 9 Access to healthcare
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 10 Access to suitable housin
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 11 Boredom
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - 12 Elder abuse
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - All of these
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - None of these
B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today?  - Don't know
B5e All older people should be given reduced prices for things like gas, electricity, telephone and transport
B5f Society doesn’t recognise the contribution that many older people are still able to make
B5h Older people are treated better than younger age groups in terms of benefits and financial help
B6c Do you think that all older people should get…...Free TV licence after age 75?
B7a Do you think that health and social care workers treat older people differently with regard to......their attitudes t
B7b Do you think that health and social care workers treat older people differently with regard to......the treatment of
B7c Do you think that health and social care workers treat older people differently with regard to......when placing them
B8 Have you ever felt that you were treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health and social care profess
B10 And have you ever felt that you were not offered medical treatment that might have helped you because of your age?
B12 Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health a
B13 And have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not offered medical treatment that might have helped them b
B14 Do you think that people in their 50's and 60's who are looking for work are generally treated better or worse than y
B15 Have you ever felt that you were not treated as well as you might have been by people in the financial sector because
B17 Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not treated as well as they might have been by people in the fi
B18 Do you think that people over 65 years of age should be encouraged to stay in paid employment, discouraged from stayi
B19a Let’s talk about older people who are working.  Do you think that older workers are discriminated against with reg
B19b Let’s talk about older people who are working.  Do you think that older workers are discriminated against with reg
B19c Let’s talk about older people who are working.  Do you think that older workers are discriminated against with reg
B20 Have you ever felt that you were not treated as well as you might have been by an employer because of your age?
B22 Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was not treated as well as they might have been by an employer beca
B23 In general, do you think that a pension of £113.10 per week for someone with a full contribution record is a good de
B24 And, taking account of other benefits provided for pensioners, do you think the financial provision made by the state
B25a How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following wa
B25b How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following wa
B25c How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following wa
B25d How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following wa
B25e How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following wa
B28 Do you think that having a Commissioner for Older People has improved the lives of older people in Northern Ireland?
B29 The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people who looks to safeguard and promote their interests. If y
B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be?  -
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - No, I don't know anyone who has or had
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, my job involves/involved working
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, I have dementia myself
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, my partner or a member of my fami
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a friend(s) I know fairly well
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a friend(s) or acquaintance(s) I
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a colleague / someone at my work
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, some one else
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Not sure
C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - (Refusal)
C2a Could you tell me whether you think the following statements are true or false?......Dementia is a disease of the bra
C2b Could you tell me whether you think the following statements are true or false?......Dementia is a mental illness
C2c Could you tell me whether you think the following statements are true or false?.....Dementia is part of the normal pr
C2d Could you tell me whether you think the following statements are true or false?.....Dementia is another term for Alzh
C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dement
C4a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....There comes a time when all you can do for someone with dem
C4b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....Other people take over making decisions for people with dem
C4c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....Once they have dementia the person you knew eventually disa
C4d How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....As soon as someone is diagnosed with dementia they are not
C4e How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....For people with really bad dementia I don’t think life is
C4f How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....People with dementia are like children and need cared for a
C5a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....It is better for people with dementia and their families if
C5b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....There is little or no benefit to be gained from telling som
C5c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....People who have just been diagnosed with dementia are unabl
C6a Thinking about someone who has early stage dementia. Do you think in most cases they should.....Continue to live alon
C6b Thinking about someone who has early stage dementia. Do you think in most cases they should....Continue to manage the
C6c Thinking about someone who has early stage dementia. Do you think in most cases they should....Continue to drive?
C6d Thinking about someone who has early stage dementia. Do you think in most cases they should....Have an electronic dev
C7a And what about someone who has had dementia for a long time. Do you think in most cases they should....Continue to li
C7b And what about someone who has had dementia for a long time. Do you think in most cases they should....Continue to ma
C7c And what about someone who has had dementia for a long time.  Do you think in most cases they should....Continue to d
C7d And what about someone who has had dementia for a long time. Do you think in most cases they should....Have an electr
C8a Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements......High blood pressure increase
C8b Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements......If one of your parents gets
C8c Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.....Smoking has nothing to do wit
C8d Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.....If you eat a healthy diet you
C8e Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.....People who drink heavily are
C9a How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements..... Caring for someone with dementia is often very lone
C9b How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements..... Caring for someone with dementia is often very rewa
C9c How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements..... Caring for someone with dementia often means your o
C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone w
D1 What about relations between Protestants and Catholics? Would you say they are better than they were 5 years ago, wors
D2 And what about in 5 years time? Do you think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better than now, wors
D3 If you had a choice, would you prefer to live in a neighbourhood with people of only your own religion, or in a mixed-
D4 And if you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion
D5 And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of only your o
D6 All schools will be expected to think about sharing classes, teachers or facilities with other schools.  How favourabl
D7 And do you think most people in Northern Ireland would mind or not mind if one of their close relatives were to marry
D9 Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by republican murals, kerb painting
D10 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by republican murals, kerb paintin
D11 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by loyalist murals, kerb paint
D12 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by loyalist murals, kerb paintings
D13a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about flags?.....I support the flying of flags on la
D13b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about flags?.....If flags appear on lampposts I woul
D14 Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland comes closest to your own view?
D15 Thinking about your workplace - if you have one - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultura
D16 And thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultura
D17 And thinking about the schools that your children attend - if you have children at school - are all these schools pla
D19 Thinking about this immediate neighbourhood, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live around here, wou
D20 Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the local decisions made around here?
D21 And thinking about Northern Ireland as a whole, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live here, would y
D22 Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the decisions made about what happens in Northern Ire
D23 In some areas the communities are divided and Protestants and Catholics tend to go to different local shops or use di
D24a Do you think that leisure centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics?
D24b Do you think that parks in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics?
D24c Do you think that libraries in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics?
D24d Do you think that shopping centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics?
D25a Supposing there was an event that you wanted to go to in a nearby town. How safe do you think you would feel going i
D25b Supposing there was an event that you wanted to go to in a nearby town. How safe do you think you would feel going i
D25c Supposing there was an event that you wanted to go to in a nearby town. How safe do you think you would feel going i
D25d Supposing there was an event that you wanted to go to in a nearby town. How safe do you think you would feel going i
D26 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic community?
D27 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant community?
D28 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from a different ethnic group to yourself?
D29a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....The culture and traditions of the Catholic comm
D29b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....The culture and traditions of the Protestant co
D29c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....The culture and traditions of people from diffe
D29d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....I feel that my own cultural identity is respect
D29e How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....Towns and city centres in Northern Ireland are
D29f How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....Northern Ireland is becoming a society where pe
D30 Some people say that on balance, sport in Northern Ireland breaks down barriers between Protestants and Catholics, ot
D32 Do you think that it (or they) helped break down barriers between Protestants and Catholics?
D33 Do you think that, in general, cross-community sporting initiatives help break down barriers between Protestants and
D34a In your view, are Catholics generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34b In your view, are Protestants generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34c In your view, are gays/lesbians/bi-sexuals generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34d In your view, are disabled people generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34e In your view, are older people generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34f In your view, are travellers generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34g In your view, are other ethnic minorities generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34h In your view, are women generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34i In your view, are men generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34j In your view, are transgender people generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
D34k In your view, are children generally treated unfairly when compared with other groups?
E3 Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities, do you think there is a lot of prejudice against them in Northern
E4 Do you think there is generally more racial prejudice in Northern Ireland now than there was 5 years ago, less, or abo
E5 Do you think there will be more, less or about the same amount of racial prejudice in Northern Ireland in 5 years time
E6 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement, "In relation to colour and ethnicity, I prefer to stick with peo
E7 Can I just check, do you yourself know anyone personally who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or a
E8 And apart from anyone you know personally, have you heard about anyone in your immediate neighbourhood who has been th
E9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? I would willingly ac
E10 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? I would w
E11 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other ethnic groups, for ex
E13 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith
E14 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds?
E15 In relation to the people who you have regular contact with at work, do any of these come from one or more of the fol
E16 Thinking now about your immediate neighbours - that is, people who live next door to you or if you live in a flat dir
E17a How often would you say that you come into direct contact with Irish Travellers?
E17b  How often would you say that you come into direct contact with Eastern Europeans?
E17c How often would you say that you come into direct contact with other minority ethnic groups for example Chinese or A
E18 And thinking of the group that you have most contact with, would it usually be...
E19 How would you describe yourself......as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little preju
E20 Some people say that even if they feel they are prejudiced, they try to overcome their feelings and avoid displaying
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - They bring fighting and unrest to areas
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - They take up housing and/or jobs
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Ignorance / lack of knowledge of them
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - General bad perception
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - They take advantage of the welfare system
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Feel uncomfortable in their company
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Services are already stretched for local people
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - They break the law
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Influenced by media/others
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Feel unsafe around them
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - There are large numbers of them which is intimidatin
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Past experiences
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Some groups add nothing to the country/economy
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - A lack of integration
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - Lack of trust
E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - I am not prejudice
E22 Do you think the number of immigrants to Northern Ireland nowadays should be increased a lot, increased a little, rem
F1a Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a supporter of any one political party?
F1b Do you think of yourself as a little closer to one political party than to others?
F1c IF YES AT F1a OR F1b: Which one? F NO/DON'T KNOW AT F1b: If there were a general election tomorrow, which political p
F2 Some people think of themselves first as British. Others may think of themselves first as Irish. Which, if any, of the
F3 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
F3a Would you call yourself a very strong {F3} , fairly strong, or not very strong?
F4 At any time in the next 20 years, do you think it is likely or unlikely that there will be a United Ireland?
F6a If the majority of people in Northern Ireland ever voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you...
F6b If the majority of people in Northern Ireland never voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you...
F7 Did the result of the Scottish referendum make you think any differently about the long-term future for Northern Irela
F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - More worried about Northern Ireland’s future
F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - Less worried about Northern Ireland’s future
F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - More optimistic about Northern Ireland’s future
F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - Less optimistic about Northern Ireland’s future
F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - Something else - please say what
F9 And are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Northern Ireland MLAs are doing their job?
F10 From what you have seen and heard so far, do you think that having a Northern Ireland Assembly is giving ordinary peo
F12 Which of the following issues, if any, do you think is the most important for the Assembly to deal with?
F13 This card shows a few of the political issues that the Assembly will also have to deal with. Which of these, if any,
F14 Do you think it is more important that the Assembly spends its time dealing with day-to-day issues or that it spends
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - 1-4 O levels / CSEs /GCSEs (any grade), Entry Level, Foundation Diploma
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - NVQ Level 1, Foundation GNVQ, Basic/Essential Skills
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - 5+ O levels (passes) / CSEs (grade 1) / GCSEs (grades A*-C), School Cert
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - NVQ Level 2, Intermediate GNVQ, City and Guilds Craft, BTEC First/Genera
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - 2+ A levels/VCEs. 4+ AS levels, Higher School Certificate, Progression/A
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, City and Guilds Advanced Craft, ONC, OND, BT
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - Degree (for example BA, BSc), Higher degree (for example MA, PhD, PGCE)
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - NVQ Level 4-5, HNC, HND, RSA Higher Diploma, BTEC Higher Level, Foundati
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - Professional qualifications (for example teaching, nursing, accountancy)
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - Other vocational / work related qualifications
G5 Which of these qualifications do you have?  - Qualifications gained outside the UK
G11 In your job, do/did you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?
G24 Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend service
G25 Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland.  That is, a school with fairly large numbers of
G26 Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
G27 And has any child in your care ever attended a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, with fairly large numb
G28 May I check, is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special hel
G29 What about people not living with you, do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly
G30 Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
G31 Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day act
G32 What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
G33 What is your total income of your household from all sources before tax and national insurance contributions?
SC1 Some people think that better relations between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland will only come about th
SC2a And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...  Primary schools
SC2b And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...   Secondary and grammar schools
SC2c And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...   Where people live
SC2d And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...   Where people work
SC2e And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...   People's leisure or sports activities
SC2f And are you in favour of more mixing or more separation in...   People's marriages
SC3a And how much do you agree or disagree .....Parading is a legitimate form of cultural celebration
SC3b And how much do you agree or disagree .....Parades should only be allowed if the organisers and local residents agre
SC4a How much do you agree or disagree .....People from minority ethnic communities are less respected in Northern Irelan
SC4b How much do you agree or disagree .....I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic commu
SC4c How much do you agree or disagree ....The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in Northern Irelan
SC5a How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as…....School governors
SC5b How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as….....Politicians
SC5c How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as….....Prominent business people
SC5d How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as….....Leaders within their church
SC5e How much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as....…Commentators in the media on
SC6a And how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements......Organisations and leaders in public life, s
SC6b And how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements........More should be done to make sure that ser
SC7 How important or unimportant is it to you that public bodies like local councils, hospital trusts and government depa
SC8 And how would you feel if you or your children or your grandchildren's sports team was being coached by someone from
SC9 Do you think Sheila’s children should, or should not, be expected to give most of the regular care and support Shei
SC10 Imagine you had known Sheila as a neighbour for several years. How willing or unwilling would you be to get involved
SC11 Do you think Margaret should, or should not, be expected to give most of the regular care and support Harry needs?
SC12 Imagine you had known Harry and Margaret as neighbours for several years. How willing or unwilling would you be to g