SNNILT 2017 MASTER FOR BRONAGH - FILE USED FOR SPSS
Identifier of respondent
A1 How many people are there in your household? That is, people whose main residence this is and who share at least one meal a day, or shared living accommodation with you?
No of adults aged 16 or over
Age category
RECORD gender
A2 Are you...
A2a May I just check, are you living with someone in this household as a couple?
A3 How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now?
A4 Would you describe the place where you live as...
A5 Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
A5a Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Elsewhere in the United Kingdom
A5a Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Republic of Ireland
A5a Was this elsewhere in the United Kingdom, in the Republic of Ireland or outside the British Isles? - Outside the British Isles
A6 Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that your household's income has...
A7 Does anyone have access to the internet or World Wide Web from this address?
A8 Do you yourself ever use the internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than your work)?
B2 In general, how much would you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a place where people respect each other?
B3a In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
B3b In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... You are treated with less respect than other people are.
B3c In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or shops.
B3d In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... People act as if they think you are not smart.
B3e In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... People act as if they are afraid of you.
B3f In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... People act as if they think you are dishonest.
B3g In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... People act as if they’re better than you are.
B3h In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... You are called names or insulted.
B3i In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you... You are threatened or harassed.
B4a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... It is up to the government to ensure that everyone feels respected
B4b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... Respect has to be earned
B4c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... I only respect those who deserve it
B4d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... Respect isn’t very important to me
B5a Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Gender
B5b Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Religion
B5c Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Political opinion
B5d Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Age
B5e Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Race
B5f Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Marital Status
B5g Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Sexual Orientation
B5h Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Whether or not they have children or other dependants
B5i Would you say that you treat people the same no matter what their... Whether or not they have a disability
C4 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?
C5 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? - ...living in a house as a resident in my local area
C5 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? - ...as a colleague at my work
C5 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? - ...as a close friend of mine
C5 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about Irish Travellers? - ...as a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a resident in my local area
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a colleague at my work
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a close friend of mine
C6 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people from Eastern Europe? - ...a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a resident in my local area
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a colleague at my work
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a close friend of mine
C8 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people belonging to the Islamic faith, that is, Muslims. - ...a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a tourist visiting Northern Ireland
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a resident in my local area
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a colleague at my work
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a close friend of mine
C9 Could you please indicate whether you agree with the following statements about people of other minority ethnic groups? - ...a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 1. Black (African, Caribbean)
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 2. Chinese
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 3. South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 4. Irish Traveller
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 5. Portuguese
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 6. Polish
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 7. Bulgarian
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 8. Romanian
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 9. Other Eastern European
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - 10. Filipino
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - Other (WRITE IN)
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - None of these
C10 Do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? - Don’t know
C11 How would you describe yourself......as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
C12 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 ...
C13a There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... Migrant workers are generally good for Northern Ireland’s economy
C13b There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... Migrant workers take jobs away from people who were born in Northern Ireland
C13c There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... Migrant workers mostly take up jobs that Northern Ireland workers don’t want
C13d There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... It is good for Northern Ireland that migrant workers come to work as doctors and nurses when there is
C13e There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... The number of migrant workers moving into Northern Ireland means that there is a shortage of local ho
C13f There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... Migrant workers make Northern Ireland open to new ideas and cultures
C13g There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... The number of migrant workers coming into Northern Ireland puts a strain on the Health Service
C13h There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... The needs of migrant workers’ children are putting a strain on schools.
C13i There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... Migrant workers come to Northern Ireland just to get social security benefits
C13j There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements... People’s perceptions of migrant workers are tainted by the media
C14 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?
C15 Thinking about the current situation of people from Syria, how much do you agree or disagree that people from Syria should be allowed to come to Northern Ireland?
C16a - extra information: N Ireland is a society that welcomes refugees escaping perspection in their home country
C16b - extra information: I think it is our duty to provide protection to refugees who are escaping persecution in their home country
C16a - no extra information: N Ireland is a society that welcomes refugees escaping perspection in their home country
C16b - no extra information: I think it is our duty to provide protection to refugees who are escaping persecution in their home country
E1 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?
E2 And what about in 5 years time? Do you think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better than now, worse than now, or about the same as now?
E3 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?
E4 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?
E5 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?
E6 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?
E7 And you personally, would you mind or not mind?
E8 Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
E9 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
E10 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
E11 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
E12a 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
E12b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about flags... If flags appear on lampposts I would like them all taken down straightaway, even if this causes trouble
E13 Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland comes closest to your own view?
E14 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.
E15 And thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity?
E16 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?
E17 Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
E18 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?
E19 Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the local decisions made around here?
E20 And thinking about Northern Ireland as a whole, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live here, would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to Northern Ireland?
E21 Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the decisions made about what happens in Northern Ireland?
E22 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?
E23 Have you yourself ever chosen not to use a local shop or service in this area because it was used more by people from a different religious background to yourself?
E24a Do you think that leisure centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics? And what about... Leisure centres
E24b Do you think that leisure centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics? And what about... Parks
E24c Do you think that leisure centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics? And what about... Libraries
E24d Do you think that leisure centres in this area are ‘shared and open’ to both Protestants and Catholics? And what about... Shopping Centres
E25a 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... GAA club (Gaelic Sports club)
E25b 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... Orange hall
E25c 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... Catholic secondary school
E25d 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... Protestant secondary school
E26 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic community?
E27 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant community?
E28 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from a different ethnic group to yourself?
E29a 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
E29b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... The culture and traditions of the Protestant community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society
E29c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... The culture and traditions of people from different minority ethnic groups adds to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society
E29d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... I feel that my own cultural identity is respected by society
E29e How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements... Towns and city centres in Northern Ireland are safe and welcoming places for people of all walks of life
E30 Thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, would you say that it was a ‘neutral space’?
E31 Have you yourself been aware of any cross-community schemes or projects like these operating in Northern Ireland in the last 5 years?
E32 Are you aware of any cross-community schemes or joint facilities like these operating in this neighbourhood in the last 5 years?
E33 Have you or anyone in your family ever taken part in any of these kinds of schemes or used any of the joint community facilities throughout Northern Ireland?
E34 Do you think that your own experience of these schemes or facilities has made you feel more positive towards other communities, less positive or has it made no difference?
K1 Do you think that older people are, on the whole, treated better or worse than people in the general population in this country because of their age?
K2 As you get older, do you find that people treat you with more respect or less respect?
K3a For each of these statements about older people, I would like you to tell me if you agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly.... People in their 60s should give up work to make way for younger people
K3b For each of these statements about older people, I would like you to tell me if you agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly.... Older people are not willing to listen to young people's views
K3c For each of these statements about older people, I would like you to tell me if you agree strongly, agree slightly, disagree slightly, or disagree strongly.... Society doesn't recognise the contribution that many older people are still able to make
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?
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?
F5 Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
F6 Do you think that the UK leaving the European Union has made a United Ireland more likely, less likely, or has it made no difference?
F7 Does the UK leaving the European Union make you feel more in favour of a United Ireland, less in favour, or has it made no difference?
F8 If there was a referendum tomorrow about whether Northern Ireland should leave the UK and unite with the Republic of Ireland, how do you think you would vote?
F9a Here are some things that other people have said about the UK leaving the EU. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... Brexit means that Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will drift further apart.
F9b Here are some things that other people have said about the UK leaving the EU. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... Northern Ireland will be financially better off when the UK leaves the EU.
F9c Here are some things that other people have said about the UK leaving the EU. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... I think I will personally be financially worse off when the UK leaves the EU
F9d Here are some things that other people have said about the UK leaving the EU. How much do you agree or disagree ... I would be in favour of Northern Ireland entering a political and economic alliance with the ROI if it will help jobs and the economy
P1 Looking back at the past and ‘the Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, what is your general opinion of how the UK Armed Forces acted during that time?
P2 Now thinking of the UK armed forces today in 2017. What is your general opinion of the UK Armed Forces?
P3a How comfortable or uncomfortable would you be if... Someone who had been in the UK Armed Forces moved in next door to you?
P3b How comfortable or uncomfortable would you be if... Someone who had been in the UK Armed Forces married a close relative of yours?
P3c How comfortable or uncomfortable would you be if... Someone in your family joined the UK Armed Forces?
P4a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements … I don’t respect the armed forces of any country.
P4b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements … I feel more negatively about members of the UK Armed Forces who served in Northern Ireland than I do about those who fought in other conflicts.
P5 Have you heard of the Armed Forces Covenant?
P6 The Covenant promises that members of the UK AF will never be put at a disadvantage in getting access to things like health treatments or housing because of their time in the military. Thinking about an ex-soldier living England - is this fair?
P7 The Covenant promises that members of the UK AF may get priority health treatment or housing if they face special issues as a result of their time in the military, for example if they are injured. An ex soldier living in England - is this fair?
P8 The Armed Forces Covenant does not apply in Northern Ireland. Some people would like the rules extended to here but others feel that they are unnecessary. Suppose there was an ex-soldier living in Northern Ireland.Is this fair?
P9 Frank was a soldier in Afghanistan before returning to his home town of Belfast. Before joining he was on the waiting list for a HE house, he was deployed, he had to go back to the bottom of the housing list.Is this fair?
P10 Anna was also a soldier in Afghanistan before returning to her home in Enniskillen. She suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder because of her experiences in Afghanistan. If she lived in England she would get priority treatment is this fair?
P11a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... Some public services in Northern Ireland discriminate against people who have been in the UK Armed Forces.
P11b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... People who have been in the armed forces are more likely to have problems with alcohol than those in the general population
P11c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... People who have been in the armed forces are disadvantaged in Northern Ireland due to their military service.
P11d How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... People who have been in the armed forces are more likely to have mental health problems than those in the general population
P12 In England there is going to be a specialist mental health service set up for people from the UK armed forces. Do you think a similar mental health service should be provided in NI?
SC1a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland... I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic communities living in Northern Ireland
SC1b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland... The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in Northern Ireland than it once was
SC2a Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities and the role that they play in public life, how much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as… School governors
SC2b Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities and the role that they play in public life, how much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as… Politicians
SC2c Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities and the role that they play in public life, how much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as… Prominent business people
SC2d Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities and the role that they play in public life, how much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as… Leaders within their churches or faith communities
SC2e Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities and the role that they play in public life, how much do you think that people from minority ethnic communities participate as… Commentators in the media on issues concerning minority ethnic communiti
SC3 And how much do you agree or disagree with this statement..... Organisations and leaders in public life, such as politicians, community groups and churches, should encourage members of minority ethnic communities to participate in public life.
SC4 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?
SC5a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about July and August bonfires in Northern Ireland... Bonfires are a legitimate form of cultural celebration
SC5b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements about July and August bonfires in Northern Ireland... Bonfire organisers should be held to account if there is property damage or injuries as a result of their bonfires.
SC6 How far do you currently live from the nearest Peace Line (such as a wall, gate or security barrier) used to segregate two communities?
SC7 Which one of these statements comes closest to your own view about the Peace Lines in Northern Ireland being removed?
SC8 How safe do you feel living in this area?
SC9 Would you decribe your area as...
SC10 And would you describe your area as…
SC11a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... People in this area don’t feel confident reporting crime and anti-social behaviour to the PSNI.
SC11b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... The PSNI keeps this area safe
SC11c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements.... People in this area generally abide by the law
SC11d How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements... People in this area feel that they are protected by the law and justice system
SC12a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... There are low levels of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour in this area
SC12b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... There is a strong sense of community in this area
SC12c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these.... Paramilitary groups have a controlling influence in this area
SC12d How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Paramilitary groups help keep this area safe
SC12e How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Paramilitary groups create fear and intimidation in this area
SC12f How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Paramilitary groups contribute to crime, drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour in this area
SC12g How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... There is a lot of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour among young people in this area
SC12h How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Young people are being influenced too much by paramilitary groups in this area
SC13a How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... People who were in the IRA were combatants just like the British Army and both should be treated the same
SC13b How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Members of the British Army should not be prosecuted for their actions during the Troubles
SC13c How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Members of Republican groups like the IRA should not be prosecuted for their actions during the Troubles
SC13d How much do you agree or disagree with each of these... Members of Loyalist groups like the UDA should not be prosecuted for their actions during the Troubles
SC14 How would you describe you and your family’s connections with the UK Armed Forces?
G1 In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation?
Highest qualification achieved
G4 How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education?
G5 Which of the following best describes your current status?
G19 Which of the following best describes your partner/husband/wife current status?
Religion - recoded
Religion brought up in - recoded
Partner religion - recoded
G36 Apart from special occasions, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
G37 Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland?
G38 Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
G39 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?
G40 May I check, is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to (for example, a sick, disabled or elderly relative, wife, husband, partner, child, friend)?
G41 What about people not living with you, do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly relative, friend or neighbour not living with you?
G42 Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
G43 Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?
G44 What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
G45 What is your total income of your household from all sources before tax and national insurance contributions?
NS SEC- RESPONDENT
NS SEC- PARTNER
NS SEC- HOUSEHOLD
Urban/Rural status, based on NINIS data