Identifier of respondent
Number of people in household
In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation?
Gender of Respondent
Age group of respondent
Marital Status
Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?
How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now?
Would you describe the place where you live as...
Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
Lived - Elsewhere in the United Kingdom
Lived - Republic of Ireland
Lived - Outside the British Isles
Household income
Does anyone have access to the internet from this address?
Do you yourself ever use the internet for any reason other than your work?
Agree/ disagree - Northern Ireland is a place where people respect each other?
How often - are you treated with less courtesy than other people are?
How often - are you treated with less respect than other people are?
How often - do you receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or sh
How often - do people act as if they think you are not smart?
How often - do people act as if they are afraid of you?
How often - do people act as if they think you are dishonest?
How often - do people act as if they're better than you are?
How often - are you called names or insulted?
How often - are you threatened or harassed?
Racial prejudice in Northern Ireland compared to 5 years ago
Willingly accept Irish Travellers...living in a house as a resident in my local
Willingly accept Irish Travellers... as a colleague at my work?
Willingly accept Irish Travellers... as a close friend of mine?
Willingly accept Irish Travellers... as a relative by way of marriage to a close
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a tourist visiting Northern Ireland?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a resident of Northern Ireland living a
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a resident in my local area?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a colleague at my work?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a close friend of mine?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a relative by way of marriage to a clos
Willingly accept Muslims as... a tourist visiting Northern Ireland?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a resident of Northern Ireland living and working
Willingly accept Muslims as... a resident in my local area?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a colleague at my work?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a close friend of mine?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a relative by way of marriage to a close member o
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a tourist visiting Northern
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a resident of Northern Irela
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a resident in my local area?
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a colleague at my work?
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a close friend of mine?
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a relative by way of marriag
Any friends - Other
Any friends - Black (African, Caribbean)
Any friends - Chinese
Any friends - South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
Any friends - Irish Traveller
Any friends - Portuguese
Any friends - Polish
Any friends - Bulgarian
Any friends - Romanian
Any friends - Other Eastern European
Any friends - Filipino
Any friends - None of these
Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic
Display prejudiced behaviour?
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers are generally good for Northern Ireland's econo
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers take jobs away from people who were born in Nor
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers mostly take up jobs that Northern Ireland worke
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers make Northern Ireland open to new ideas and cul
Agree/disagree - People's perceptions of migrant workers are tained by the media
Should number of immigrants to NI be increased, stay the same, or reduced?
Agree/disagree - asylum seekers should be allowed to stay in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland is a society that welcomes refugees escaping persecution in the
I think it is our duty to provide protection to refugees who are escaping persec
Relations between Protestants and Catholics - compared to 5 years ago
Relations between Protestants and Catholics - in 5 years time
Prefer to live in own religion or mixed-religion neighbourhood?
Prefer own religion or mixed-religion workplace?
Prefer to send children to own religion or mixed-religion school?
Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidat
And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoy
And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intim
Agree/disagree - I support the flying of flags on lampposts throughout Northern
Agree/disagree - If flags appear on lampposts I would like them all taken down s
Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland co
Your workplace - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cul
Your neighbourhood - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own
Schools your children attend - are they all places where children can be open ab
Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
Would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to this neighbourhood?
Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the local decisi
Would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to Northern Ireland?
Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the decisions ma
In this area, would you say that Protestants and Catholics tend to go to differe
Do you think - Leisure centres - are shared and open in this area?
Do you think - Parks - are shared and open in this area?
Do you think - Libraries - are shared and open in this area?
Do you think - Shopping centres - are shared and open in this area?
Feel safe going to - A GAA club?
Feel safe going to - An Orange hall?
Feel safe going to - A Catholic secondary school?
Feel safe going to - A Protestant secondary school?
How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic commun
How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant comm
How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from a different ethnic
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of the Catholic community add to the
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of the Protestant community add to t
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of people from different minority et
Agree/disagree - I feel that my own cultural identity is respected by society?
Agree/disagree - Towns and city centres in Northern Ireland are safe and welcomi
Thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, would you say that it was a 'neutr
Have you yourself been aware of any cross-community schemes or projects like the
Do you know how you were fed when you were a baby?
Were any of your children breastfed at least once?
Agree/disagree - Breastfed babies get fewer ear, chest and stomach infections
Agree/disagree - Bottle-fed babies are more likely to be admitted to hospital wi
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding helps protect children from childhood cancers
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding helps promote babies' intelligence (IQ)
Agree/disagree - Bottle-fed babies are at increased risk of sudden infant death
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer in women
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer in women
Agree/disagree - Women should only breastfeed their babies at home or in private
Agree/disagree - There should be a law in Northern Ireland to protect women who
Agree/disagree - Mums should feel free to breastfeed their babies in public
Agree/disagree - People should support mums who breastfeed in public
Agree/disagree - Most mums in Northern Ireland breastfeed their babies
Agree/disagree - Formula feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding
Agree/disagree - Formula is as healthy for an infant as breast milk
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding is more convenient than formula feeding
Agree/disagree - Breast milk is healthier than formula for babies
Agree/disagreee - breastfeeding is embarrassing
Agree/disagreee - breastfeeding is offensive
Agree/disagreee - breastfeeding is normal
Agree/disagreee - breastfeeding is distasteful
Agree/disagreee - breastfeeding is good for baby
Agree/disagree - Long term it doesn't really matter if a baby is fed with breast
Agree/disagree - Health professionals place too much importance on whether a bab
Agree/disagree - It's not the type of milk that you feed a baby with that matter
Agree/disagree - Most people I know would prefer for their baby to be fed with b
Agree/disagree - Most people I know would prefer for their baby to be bottle fed
Agree/disagree - We should limit advertising from baby milk companies on TV, rad
Agree/disagree - Women should be offered an incentive, such as shopping vouchers
Agree/disagree - The government should stop helping parents on low income to buy
Agree/disagree - The government should not interfere in whether a baby is breast
Agree/disagree - Bottle feeding with formula milk makes it easier for a mother a
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding makes it difficult for the partner to bond with t
Agree/disagree - Just because a baby is breastfed doesn't mean that the partner
Agree/disagree - Breastfeeding means that the partner can feel left out
Agree/disagree - Employers should provide a place and time for breastfeeding mot
Agree/disagree - It is not the role of employers to facilitate breastfeeding
Agree/disagree - The decision on how to feed a baby should be made by the mother
How much do you know about the work of the Northern Ireland criminal justice sys
Had you heard of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, 'the PPS'?
How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service is effective at prosec
How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service provides a fair and im
How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service takes its prosecution
Have you heard of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland?
Do you think the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is part of the police or
How confident are you that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland deals with
If you were to make a complaint against a police officer to the Police Ombudsman
Do you think that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will help ensure tha
Political party support
Which, if any, of the following best describes how you see yourself?
Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or nei
Would you call yourself a very strong (unionist/nationalist), fairly strong, or
Which of the statements on this card comes closest to your view about who should
Which one of these statements is closest to your view on the Good Friday or Belf
At any time in the next 20 years, do you think it is likely or unlikely that the
How would the different healthcare systems influence how you would vote in a ref
How would the different abortion laws influence how you would vote in a referend
How would different abortion laws influence your vote in a referendum on a Unite
How would the same sex marriage influence how you would vote in a referendum on
How would same sex marriage influence your vote in a referendum on a United Irel
How would membership of the EU influence how you would vote in a referendum on a
How would the different economies influence how you would vote in a referendum o
An agreement to have the Northern Ireland Assembly continue to function but with
An agreement to ensure that there will always be dedicated representation in the
Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
If the majority of people in Northern Ireland ever voted to become part of a Uni
If the majority of people in Northern Ireland never voted to become part of a Un
How would you vote if there was a referendum tomorrow on the future of Northern
If Scotland was to become an independent country, would this make you feel more
Do you think that the UK leaving the European Union has made a United Ireland mo
Does the UK leaving the European Union make you yourself feel more in favour of
Thinking about the UK's relationship with the European Union, do you think of yo
Do you think of yourself as a little closer to one side or the other?
Would you call yourself a very strong <Remainer/Leaver>, fairly strong or not ve
Do you yourself drive a car at all these days?
Agree/disagree - Fewer collisions are likely to happen on roads where safety cam
Agree/disagree - Cameras mean that dangerous drivers are now more likely to get
Agree/disagree - 'Cameras are meant to encourage drivers to keep to the speed li
Agree/disagree - Cameras are an easy way of making money out of the motorist :
Agree/disagree - The primary aim of safety cameras is to save lives :
Agree/disagree - The use of safety cameras should be supported as a method of re
Agree/disagree - There are too many safety cameras in our local area :
Please choose the method of speed enforcement you believe is most effective in s
Money raised from safety cameras - Additional cameras and equipment
Money raised from safety cameras - Road Safety training
Money raised from safety cameras - Training young people in general safety issue
Money raised from safety cameras - Other (please specify)
Money raised from safety cameras - Don't know
How is your driving behaviour affected by safety cameras?
Recoded - highest qualification
How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education?
Which of the following best describes your current status?
Which of the following best describes your Partner's current status?
NS-SEC respondent
NS-SEC partner
Religion - recoded
Religion brought up in - recoded
Partner religion brought up in - recoded
How often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religi
Feel part of Protestant or Catholic community?
Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, that is, a
Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mi
And has any child in your care ever attended a mixed or integrated school in Nor
May I check, is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly wh
What about people not living with you, do you provide some regular service or he
Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or exp
Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce you
What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
And what is the total income of your household from all sources before tax and n
Among which group would you place yourself...
Agree/disagree - The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in
Minority ethnic communities participate as - School governors?
Minority ethnic communities participate as - Politicians?
Minority ethnic communities participate as - Prominent business people?
Minority ethnic communities participate as - Leaders within their churches or fa
Minority ethnic communities participate as - Commentators in the media on issues
Agree/disagree - Organisations and leaders in public life, should encourage memb
Important/unimportant - public bodies take into account the needs of minority et
Agree/disagree - Bonfires are a legitimate form of cultural celebration?
Agree/disagree - Bonfire organisers should be held to account if there is proper
How far do you currently live from the nearest Peace Line used to segregate two
Which one of these statements comes closest to your own view about the Peace Lin
How safe do you feel living in this area?
Would you describe your area as...
And would you describe your area as...
Agree/disagree - People in this area don't feel confident reporting crime and an
Agree/disagree - The PSNI keeps this area safe?
Agree/disagree - People in this area generally abide by the law?
Agree/disagree - People in this area feel that they are protected by the law and
Agree/disagree - There are low levels of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour
Agree/disagree - There is a strong sense of community in this area?
Agree/disagree - Paramilitary groups have a controlling influence in this area?
Agree/disagree - Paramilitary groups help keep this area safe?
Agree/disagree - Paramilitary groups create fear and intimidation in this area?
Agree/disagree - Paramilitary groups contribute to crime, drug-dealing and anti-
Agree/disagree - There is a lot of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour among
Agree/disagree - Young people are being influenced too much by paramilitary grou
How close or remote a relationship do you think the UK should have with the EU i
Urban rural status, NISRA 2015 classification
Weight factor