Age of respondent (categorised)
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+
997 = No answer/Refused

RECORD gender
1 = Male
2 = Female

A2 Are you...
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
98 = Don't know
99 = No answer/Refused

A2a May I just check, are you 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

A3 How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now?
999 = 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 Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Elsewhere in the United Kingdom
-1 = Skip from OUTOFNI
1 = Yes elsewhere in the UK
2 = No

A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Republic of Ireland
-1 = Skip from OUTOFNI
1 = Yes in the Republic of Ireland
2 = No

A5b Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Outside the British Isles
-1 = Skip from OUTOFNI
1 = Yes outside the British Isles
2 = No

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

A7 Does anyone have access to the internet or World Wide Web from this address?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know

A8 Do you yourself ever use the internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than your work)?
1 = Yes
2 = No

A9a In the last year has anyone said anything about you on on the internet or put up something about you that made you feel....Seriously upset?
-1 = Skip from INTLEIS
1 = Yes
2 = No

A10 Which of the following statements comes closest to your own view?
1 = The internet makes my life easier because so many things are done online these days
2 = The internet makes my life harder because so many things are done online these days
3 = (It depends)
8 = (Don’t know)

B2 Do you think that older people, on the whole, are treated better or worse than people in the general population in this country because of their age?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = The same
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refused)

B3 As you get older, do you find that people treat you with more respect or less respect?
1 = More respect
2 = Less respect
3 = About the same
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refused)

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 1 Making ends meet
1 = 1 Making ends meet

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 2 Fear of crime
1 = 2 Fear of crime

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 3 Loneliness
1 = 3 Loneliness

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 4 Isolation
1 = 4 Isolation

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 5 Transport
1 = 5 Transport

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 6 Lack of respect
1 = 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
1 = 7 Keeping warm in winter

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 8 Getting employment
1 = 8 Getting employment

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 9 Access to healthcare
1 = 9 Access to healthcare

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 10 Access to suitable housing
1 = 10 Access to suitable housing

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 11 Boredom
1 = 11 Boredom

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - 12 Elder abuse
1 = 12 Elder abuse

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - All of these
1 = All of these

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - None of these
1 = None of these

B4 What do you think are the main problems facing older people in Northern Ireland today? - Don't know
1 = Don't know

B5a Older people are admired and respected by young people
1 = Agree strongly
2 = Agree slightly
3 = Disagree slightly
4 = Disagree strongly
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B6a Do you think that all older people should get...…Winter fuel payments?
1 = Yes definitely
2 = Yes probably
3 = No probably not
4 = No definitely not
5 = (It depends)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B7a Do you think that health and social care workers treat older people differently with regard to......their attitudes to them?
1 = Yes - treated worse
2 = Yes - treated better
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B8 Have you ever felt that you were treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health and social care professions because of your age?
-1 = Skip from RAGE
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B12 Have you ever felt that a friend or family member was treated with less dignity and respect by people in the health and social care professions because of their age?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

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 younger people by prospective employers?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = The same
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B18 Do you think that people over 65 years of age should be encouraged to stay in paid employment, discouraged from staying in paid employment, or neither?
1 = Encouraged
2 = Discouraged
3 = Neither
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B23 In general, do you think that a pension of £113.10 per week for someone with a full contribution record is a good deal, a reasonable deal or a poor deal?
1 = A good deal
2 = A reasonable deal
3 = A poor deal
4 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B24 And, taking account of other benefits provided for pensioners, do you think the financial provision made by the state is...
1 = Very adequate
2 = Adequate
3 = Inadequate
4 = Very inadequate
5 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B25a How much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a good place for older people in each of the following ways? In Northern Ireland…...Older people are valued
1 = Agree strongly
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Disagree strongly
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

B26 At what age do you start to think of someone as an 'older person'?
998 = Dont know

B27 Have you heard of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know / not sure
9 = (Refusal)

B28 Do you think that having a Commissioner for Older People has improved the lives of older people in Northern Ireland?
-1 = Skip from HEARDCOM
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = No, probably not
4 = No, definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refused)

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Improve healthcare/access to healthcare
1 = Improve healthcare/access to healthcare

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Better welfare benefits/payments
1 = Better welfare benefits/payments

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Increase pension rate/better financial support
1 = Increase pension rate/better financial support

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Provide appropiate accommodation/living conditions
1 = Provide appropiate accommodation/living conditions

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Provide better care for the elderly in their homes/care home
1 = Provide better care for the elderly in their homes/care home

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Address the issue of isolation
1 = Address the issue of isolation

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Better transport system/infrastructure for older people
1 = Better transport system/infrastructure for older people

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - More trained healthcare workers
1 = More trained healthcare workers

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Free/less expensive nursing care in homes/Folds
1 = Free/less expensive nursing care in homes/Folds

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Increase awareness of the Commissioner
1 = Increase awareness of the Commissioner

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Better advice/information service
1 = Better advice/information service

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Freedom to work to any age
1 = Freedom to work to any age

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Listen to older people
1 = Listen to older people

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Create opportunities for older people to communicate/mix with one another
1 = Create opportunities for older people to communicate/mix with one another

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Crime prevention
1 = Crime prevention

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Ensure protection of older peoples rights
1 = Ensure protection of older peoples rights

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Provide adequate support with issues such as food/heating/living expenses
1 = Provide adequate support with issues such as food/heating/living expenses

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Refused
1 = Refused

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Not sure
1 = Not sure

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - None
1 = None

B29 If you could pick one thing that the Commissioner could do for older people in Northern Ireland what would it be? - Other
1 = Other

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - No, I don't know anyone who has or had, dementia
1 = No, I don't know anyone who has or had, dementia
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, my job involves/involved working with people who have dementia
1 = Yes, my job involves/involved working with people who have dementia
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, I have dementia myself
1 = Yes, I have dementia myself
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, my partner or a member of my family
1 = Yes, my partner or a member of my family
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a friend(s) I know fairly well
1 = Yes, a friend(s) I know fairly well
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a friend(s) or acquaintance(s) I know less well
1 = Yes, a friend(s) or acquaintance(s) I know less well
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, a colleague / someone at my work
1 = Yes, a colleague / someone at my work
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Yes, some one else
1 = Yes, some one else
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - Not sure
1 = Not sure
2 = Not identified

C1 Have you ever personally known anyone with dementia or have it yourself?..... - (Refusal)
1 = (Refusal)
2 = Not identified

C2a Could you tell me whether you think the following statements are true or false?......Dementia is a disease of the brain
1 = True
2 = False
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 1 Unpredictable
1 = Unpredictable
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 2 Fun
1 = Fun
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 3 Confused
1 = Confused
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 4 Kind
1 = Kind
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 5 Trapped
1 = Trapped
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 6 Angry
1 = Angry
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 7 Sad
1 = Sad
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 8 Pathetic
1 = Pathetic
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 9 Gentle
1 = Gentle
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 10 Frightened
1 = Frightened
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 11 Lost
1 = Lost
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 12 Dangerous
1 = Dangerous
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - 13 Happy
1 = Happy
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - None of these
1 = None of these
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - Other (Please specify)
1 = Other (Please specify)
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - (Not sure)
1 = (Not sure)
2 = Not identified

C3 Which, if any, of the words and phrases on this card would you use to describe the way that someone who has had dementia for a long time appears? - (Refused)
1 = (Refused)
2 = Not identified

C4a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....There comes a time when all you can do for someone with dementia is to keep them clean, healthy and safe
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Can't choose
9 = (Refusal)

C4e How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....For people with really bad dementia I don’t think life is worth living
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Can't choose
9 = No answer/Refused

C5a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these?.....It is better for people with dementia and their families if they are cared for in a residential unit or a nursing home
-1 = No answer/Refused
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Can't choose
9 = (Refusal)

C6a Thinking about someone who has early stage dementia. Do you think in most cases they should.....Continue to live alone?
-1 = No answer/Refused
1 = Definitely
2 = Probably
3 = It depends
4 = Probably not
5 = Definitely not
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refusal)

C8a Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements......High blood pressure increases your chances of getting dementia
-1 = No answer/Refused
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Cared for someone (other than myself) who lives / lived with me
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Cared for someone (other than myself) who lives / lived with me
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Cared on a regular basis for someone who does not / did not live with me
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Cared on a regular basis for someone who does not / did not live with me
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Been responsible for making arrangements for someone to be looked after (e.g. arranged for a
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Been responsible for making arrangements for someone to be looked after (e.g. arranged for a carer to visit someone at h
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Helped someone from time-to-time
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Helped someone from time-to-time
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Encouraged someone showing symptoms of dementia to seek professional help
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Encouraged someone showing symptoms of dementia to seek professional help
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Visited someone every now and then
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Visited someone every now and then
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - None of these
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = None of these
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - Other (Please specify)
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = Other (Please specify)
2 = Not identified

C10 Leaving aside anything you’ve done as part of your job, which, if any, of the following you have done for someone with dementia, either now or in the past? - (Refusal)
-1 = Skip from Demknow2
1 = (Refusal)
2 = Not identified

D1 What about relations between Protestants and Catholics? Would you say they are 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 = No answer/Refused

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-religion neighbourhood?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion neighbourhood
3 = Other (Please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

D4 And if you were working and had to change your job, 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 = No answer/Refused

D5 And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer 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 = (Refusal)

D6 All schools will be expected to think about sharing classes, teachers or facilities with other schools. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about these changes?
-1 = Skip, from OWNMXSCH
1 = Very favourable
2 = Favourable
3 = Neither favourable nor unfavourable
4 = Unfavourable
5 = Very unfavourable
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

D7 And do you think most people in Northern Ireland would 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 = No answer/Refused

D9 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 = No answer/Refused

D13a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about flags?.....I support the flying of flags on lampposts throughout Northern Ireland on special dates for particular celebrations
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Don't know
7 = It depends on the flag
9 = No answer/Refused

D14 Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland comes closest to your own view?
1 = The union flag should be flown from all public buildings all the time
2 = The union flag should be flown on designated days only from all public buildings
3 = The union flag should not be flown at all from any public building
8 = Don’t know
9 = No answer/Refused

D15 Thinking about your workplace - if you have one - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity? By cultural identity we mean things like your ethnicity, nationality, religious or political background.
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = Don’t have a workplace
8 = Don’t know
9 = No answer/Refused

D17 And thinking about the schools that your children attend - if you have children at school - are all these schools places where your children feel free that they can be open about their own cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = Depends on the school
6 = Don’t have children at school
7 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

D18 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 = No answer/Refused

D19 Thinking about this immediate neighbourhood, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live around here, would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to this neighbourhood?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
8 = Don’t know
9 = No answer/Refused

D23 In some areas the communities are divided and Protestants and Catholics tend to go to different local shops or use different GP surgeries and other services. Thinking about this area, would you say that this happens a lot, a little or not at all?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Not at all
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refusal)

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 = No probably not
4 = No definitely not
5 = None in this area
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

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 if it was to be held in these premises?.....A GAA club (Gaelic sports club)
1 = Very safe
2 = Quite safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Quite unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

D26 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic community?
1 = Very favourable
2 = Favourable
3 = Neither favourable nor unfavourable
4 = Unfavourable
5 = Very unfavourable
8 = Don’t know
9 = No answer/Refused

D29a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?.....The culture and traditions of the Catholic community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

D30 Some people say that on balance, sport in Northern Ireland breaks down barriers between Protestants and Catholics, other people say on balance, sport in Northern Ireland creates barriers. Which of these statements comes closest to your own view?
1 = Overall, sport in Northern Ireland breaks down barriers between Protestants and Catholics
2 = Overall, sport in Northern Ireland creates barriers
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refused)

D31 Have you ever taken part in a cross-community sporting initiative?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don’t know
9 = No answer/Refused

D32 Do you think that it (or they) helped break down barriers between Protestants and Catholics?
-1 = Skip from DONECCSP
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refused)

D33 Do you think that, in general, cross-community sporting initiatives help break down barriers between Protestants and Catholics who take part?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refused)

E3 Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities, do you think there is a lot of prejudice against them in Northern Ireland nowadays, a little, or hardly any?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly any
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

E4 Do you think there is generally 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 = (Refusal)

E5 Do you think there will 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 = (Refusal)

E7 Can I just check, do you yourself know anyone personally who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No answer/Refused

E9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? I would willingly accept them... - ...living in a house as a resident in my local area
-1 = Skip from RACE2
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = No answer/Refused

E10 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? I would willingly accept them as... - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland
-1 = Skip, from EECHECK
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = No answer/Refused

E11 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other ethnic groups, for example, Chinese or Asian? I would willingly accept them as... - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = No answer/Refused

E13 Could you please indicate whether 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
-1 = Skip, from UMUSLIM
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = No answer/Refused

E17a How often would you say that you come into direct contact with Irish Travellers?
-1 = Skip from RACE2
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 = No answer/Refused

E17b How often would you say that you come into direct contact with Eastern Europeans?
-1 = Skip, from EECHECK
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 = (Refusal)

E17c How often would you say that you come into direct contact with other minority ethnic groups for example Chinese or Asian?
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 = (Refusal)

E17d How often would you say that you come into direct contact with Muslims?
-1 = Skip, from UMUSLIM
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 = (Refusal)

E18 And thinking of the group that you have most contact with, would it usually be...
-1 = Skip, no contact at all
1 = A close interaction such as a lengthy conversation
2 = Just a greeting
3 = Or something in between
4 = Other (please specify)
6 = (It depends)
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

E19 How 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 = or, not prejudiced at all?
4 = Other (please specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

E20 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? 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
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

E21 What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced? - They bring fighting and unrest to areas
1 = 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
-1 = Skip from UPREJMEG
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No answer/Refused

E22 Do you think the number of immigrants to Northern Ireland nowadays should be increased a lot, increased a little, remain the same as it is, reduced a little or reduced a lot?
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 = No answer/Refused

F1a Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a supporter of any one political party?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

F1b Do you think of yourself as a little closer to one political party than to others?
-1 = Skip, from PARTIDA
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

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 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 (Specify)
7 = None of these
8 = Other answer (Specify)
98 = Don't know
99 = No answer/Refused

F2 Some people think of themselves first as British. Others may think of themselves first as Irish. 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)
98 = Don't know
99 = No answer/Refused

F3 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
1 = Unionist
2 = Nationalist
3 = Neither
4 = Other - specify
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

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/Refused

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/refused

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 = or, to reunify with the rest of Ireland?
4 = (Independent state)
5 = Other answer (specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/refused

F6a 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 = or, would happily accept the wishes of the majority?
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

F6b If the majority of people in Northern Ireland never 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 = or, Would happily accept the wishes of the majority?
8 = Don't know
9 = No answer/Refused

F8 In what way did it make you think differently? - More worried about Northern Ireland’s future
-1 = Skip from SCOTREF
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No answer/Refused

F9 And 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/Refused

F10 From what you have seen and heard so far, 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 = or, is it making no difference?
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

F11 Overall, do you think that the Northern Ireland Assembly has achieved...
1 = ...a lot
2 = a little
3 = or, nothing at all?
4 = Don't know
5 = (Too early to tell)
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

F12 Which of the following issues, if any, do you think is the most important for the Assembly to deal with?
1 = Improving the economy of Northern Ireland
2 = Improving the health service
3 = Increasing employment opportunities
4 = Improving transport
5 = Improving education
6 = Improving the environment
7 = None of these
98 = Don’t know

F13 This card shows a few of the political issues that the Assembly will also have to deal with. Which of these, if any, do you think is most important for the Assembly to deal with?
1 = Securing Northern Ireland’s union with the United Kingdom
2 = Bringing about a United Ireland
3 = Dealing with issues around parades
4 = Dealing with issues around flags
5 = Dealing with issues around victims of the conflict
6 = Making devolution work in a way that is fair to all
7 = None of these
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refusal)

F14 Do you think it is more important that the Assembly spends its time dealing with day-to-day issues or that it spends its time dealing with political issues?
1 = Day-to-day issues
2 = Political issues
3 = Both equally
8 = Don’t know
9 = (Refusal)

G1 In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation?
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
9 = No answer/Refused

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

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?
9 = No answer/Refused

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - 1-4 O levels / CSEs /GCSEs (any grade), Entry Level, Foundation Diploma
0 = No
1 = 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
0 = No
1 = 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 Certificate, 1 A level / 2-3 AS levels / VCEs. Higher Diploma
0 = No
1 = 5+ O levels (passes) / CSEs (grade 1) / GCSEs (grades A*-C), School Certificate, 1 A level / 2-3 AS levels / VCEs. Highe

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - NVQ Level 2, Intermediate GNVQ, City and Guilds Craft, BTEC First/General Diploma, RSA Diploma
0 = No
1 = NVQ Level 2, Intermediate GNVQ, City and Guilds Craft, BTEC First/General Diploma, RSA Diploma

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Apprenticeship
0 = No
1 = Apprenticeship

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - 2+ A levels/VCEs. 4+ AS levels, Higher School Certificate, Progression/Advanced Diploma
0 = No
1 = 2+ A levels/VCEs. 4+ AS levels, Higher School Certificate, Progression/Advanced Diploma

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, City and Guilds Advanced Craft, ONC, OND, BTEC National, RSA Advanced Diploma
0 = No
1 = NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, City and Guilds Advanced Craft, ONC, OND, BTEC National, RSA Advanced Diploma

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Degree (for example BA, BSc), Higher degree (for example MA, PhD, PGCE)
0 = No
1 = 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, Foundation degree
0 = No
1 = NVQ Level 4-5, HNC, HND, RSA Higher Diploma, BTEC Higher Level, Foundation degree

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Professional qualifications (for example teaching, nursing, accountancy)
0 = No
1 = Professional qualifications (for example teaching, nursing, accountancy)

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Other vocational / work related qualifications
0 = No
1 = Other vocational / work related qualifications

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Qualifications gained outside the UK
0 = No
1 = Qualifications gained outside the UK

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - No qualifications
0 = No
1 = No qualifications

G5 Which of these qualifications do you have? - Other - please specify
0 = No
1 = Other - please specify

Highest qualification achieved
1 = Degree level or higher
2 = Higher education - diploma or equivalent
3 = A level or equivalent
4 = GCSE or equivalent
5 = GCSE grades D to G or equivalent
6 = No qualification
7 = Other qualification - level unknown

G6 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 / can't remember
99 = No answer/Refused

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
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

G10 Are/Were you working as an employee or are/were you self-employed
1 = Employee
2 = Self-employed
9 = No answer/Refused

G11 In your job, do/did you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = (Refusal)

G11b And do/did you work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
1 = Public sector
2 = Private sector
3 = Voluntary sector / charity sector
4 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = (Refusal)

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
8 = Don't know
9 = Not applicable/not answered

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

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

G24 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

G26 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

G27 And 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

G31 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

G32 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
98 = Don't know
99 = No answer/Refused

SC1 Some people think that better relations between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland will only come about through more mixing of the two communities. Others think that better relations will only come about through more separation. Which comes
-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
3 = Can't choose
8 = Can't choose

SC2a And 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
6 = Can't choose
8 = Can't choose

SC3a And how much do you agree or disagree .....Parading is a legitimate form of cultural celebration
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Can’t choose
8 = Can't choose

SC4a How much do you agree or disagree .....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
6 = Can't choose
8 = Can't choose

SC5a 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
4 = Can't choose
8 = Can't choose

SC7 How important or unimportant is it to you that public bodies like local councils, hospital trusts and government departments take into account the needs of minority ethnic communities?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Very important
2 = Fairly important
3 = Neither important nor unimportant
4 = Fairly unimportant
5 = Very unimportant
6 = Can’t choose
8 = Can't choose

SC8 And how would you feel if you or your children or your grandchildren's sports team was being coached by someone from a minority ethnic community?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Comfortable
2 = Neither comfortable not uncomfortable
3 = Uncomfortable
4 = Can't choose
8 = Can't choose

SC9 Do you think Sheila’s children should, or should not, be expected to give most of the regular care and support Sheila needs?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Definitely should
2 = Probably should
3 = Probably should not
4 = Definitely should not
5 = Can’t choose
8 = Can't choose

SC10 Imagine you had known Sheila as a neighbour for several years. How willing or unwilling would you be to get involved with helping Sheila?
-1 = Skip, no self comp/not answered
1 = Very willing
2 = Fairly willing
3 = Fairly unwilling
4 = Very unwilling
5 = Can’t choose
8 = Can't choose

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