Number in household
1 = One
2 = Two
3 = Three
4 = Four
5 = Five
6 = Six
7 = Seven
8 = Eight
9 = Nine
10 = Ten

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

Gender of Respondent
1 = Male
2 = Female
9 = Other or no answer

Marital Status
1 = Single (never married)
3 = Married/civil partnership and living with spouse/partner
4 = Married and separated from spouse
5 = Divorced
6 = Widowed
99 = No answer/refused

Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?
-1 = Skip from RMARST
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Same sex couple but not in a formal relationship
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now?
1 = 0 - 5 years
2 = 6 - 10 years
3 = 11 - 20 years
4 = 21 - 30 years
5 = 31 - 40 years
6 = 41 - 50 years
7 = 51 years or more
9 = Not answered

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
9 = Not answered

Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
1 = Yes
2 = No

Lived - Elsewhere in the United Kingdom
-1 = Skip, from OUTOFNI
0 = No
1 = Yes

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

Do you yourself ever use the internet for any reason other than your work?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Not answered/Refused

Agree/ disagree - Northern Ireland is a place where people respect each other?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How often - are you treated with less courtesy than other people are?
1 = Almost every day
2 = At least once a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = A few times a year
5 = Less than once a year
6 = Never
9 = Not answered/Refused

Racial prejudice in Northern Ireland compared to 5 years ago
1 = More now
2 = Less now
3 = About the same
4 = Other (please write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Willingly accept Irish Travellers...living in a house as a resident in my local area?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No answer/Refused

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 write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Display prejudiced behaviour?
-1 = Skip, from UPREJMEG
1 = You avoid displaying prejudiced behaviour towards minority e
2 = Your behaviour towards minority ethnic people is consistent
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Should number of immigrants to NI be increased, stay the same, or reduced?
1 = Increased a lot
2 = Increased a little
3 = Remain the same as it is
4 = Reduced a little
5 = Reduced a lot
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - School governors
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly at all
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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 = Very important
2 = Fairly important
3 = Neither important nor unimportant
4 = Fairly unimportant
5 = Very unimportant
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Have you heard of the Racial Equality Strategy in NI?
1 = Yes, and I know a lot about it
2 = Yes, and I know a little about it
3 = Yes, but I know nothing about it
4 = No, I have never heard of it
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Relations between Protestants and Catholics - compared to 5 years ago
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Prefer to live in own religion or mixed-religion neighbourhood?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion neighbourhood
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Prefer own religion or mixed-religion workplace?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion workplace
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Prefer to send children to own religion or mixed-religion school?
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion school
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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 (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Agree/disagree - 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 = It depends on the flag
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland comes closest to your own view?
1 = Union flag flown from all public buildings all the time
2 = Union flag flown on designated days only
3 = Union flag not flown at all from any public building
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Workplace without COVID-19 - is it a place where you can be open about your cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = Don't have a workplace
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Your neighbourhood - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Schools your children attend - are they all places where children can be open about their 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
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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

In this area, would you say that Protestants and Catholics tend to go to different local shops or use different GP surgeries and other services?
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Not at all
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Do you think - Leisure centres - are shared and open in this area?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = None in this area
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Feel safe going to - A GAA club?
1 = Very safe
2 = Quite safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Quite unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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 = Not answered/Refused

Thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, would you say that it was a 'neutral space'?
1 = Always or most of the time
2 = Sometimes
3 = Never
4 = (It depends - specify)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Have you yourself been aware of any cross-community schemes or projects like these operating in Northern Ireland in the last 5 years?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don' t know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How far do you currently live from the nearest Peace Line used to segregate two communities?
1 = Within a few streets of the nearest Peace Line
2 = More than a few streets away but less than 10 miles
3 = 10 miles or more
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Which one of these statements comes closest to your own view about the Peace Lines in Northern Ireland being removed?
1 = I would like things left the way they are now
2 = I would like the Peace Lines to come down now
3 = I would like the Peace Lines to come down in the future
4 = I would like to keep Peace Lines, but opened up for some accessibility
5 = I would like to keep Peace Lines, but change to look more appealing
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

John’s behaviour towards Angela is commonplace within relationships.
-1 = Skip, not Group 1
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Angela’s behaviour towards John is commonplace within relationships
-1 = Skip, not Group 2
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Have you heard of the term coercive control?
1 = Yes, and I know what it means
2 = Yes, but I am unsure what it means
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How much do you know about the work of the Northern Ireland criminal justice system in general?
1 = A lot
2 = A fair amount
3 = Not very much
4 = Nothing at all
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Had you heard of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, 'the PPS'?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service is effective at prosecuting people accused of committing a crime?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDPPS
1 = Very confident
2 = Fairly confident
3 = Not very confident
4 = Not at all confident
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Do you think the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is part of the police or independent of the police?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDPO
1 = Part of the police
2 = Independent of the police
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How confident are you that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland deals with complaints against the police in an impartial way?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDPO
1 = Very confident
2 = Fairly confident
3 = Not very confident
4 = Not at all confident
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

If you were to make a complaint against a police officer to the Police Ombudsman, do you think that you would be treated fairly?
-1 = Skip, from HEARDPO
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Political party support
1 = Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
2 = Sinn Féin
3 = Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
4 = Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
5 = Alliance Party
6 = Green Party
7 = Other Party (WRITE IN)
8 = None of these
9 = Other answer (WRITE IN)
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/Refused

Who did you vote for in general election in December 2019?
1 = DUP/Democratic Unionist Party
2 = Sinn Féin
3 = Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)
4 = Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)
5 = Alliance Party
6 = Green Party
7 = Other Party (WRITE IN)
8 = None of these
9 = Did not vote
10 = Other answer (WRITE IN)
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/Refused

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 (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
1 = Unionist
2 = Nationalist
3 = Neither
4 = Other (please write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Would you call yourself a very strong (unionist/nationalist), 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 = Not answered/Refused

Which one of these statements is closest to your view on the Good Friday or Belfast Agreement which was signed in 1998?
1 = Agreement remains best basis for governing NI as it is
2 = Agreement remains best basis for governing NI, but needs some changes
3 = Agreement no longer good basis for governing NI, should be substantially changed
4 = Agreement never been good basis for governing NI, should be removed
5 = Other answer (please write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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 = Not answered/Refused

Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
1 = Remain part of UK, with direct rule
2 = Remain part of UK, with devolved government
3 = Reunify with the rest of Ireland
4 = Be an independent state
5 = Other answer (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How would you vote if there was a referendum tomorrow on the future of Northern Ireland?
1 = Yes, should unify with the Republic
2 = No, should not unify with the Republic
3 = I would not vote
4 = I am not eligible to vote
5 = Other answer (WRITE IN)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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?
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
3 = Has made no difference
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Does the UK leaving the European Union make you yourself feel more in favour of a United Ireland, less in favour, or has it made no difference?
1 = More in favour
2 = Less in favour
3 = Has made no difference
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Which position is closest to how you personally feel?
1 = Remainer
2 = Leaver
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Would you call yourself a very strong <Remainer/Leaver>, fairly strong or not very strong?
-1 = Skip, FROM REMLEAID
1 = Very strong
2 = Fairly strong
3 = Not very strong
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How close or remote a relationship do you think the UK should have with the EU in future?
1 = Very close
2 = Fairly close
3 = Neither close nor distant
4 = Fairly remote
5 = Very remote
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Which of these statements best matches your view on the Protocol?
-1 = Skip, from HPROTCOL
1 = The Protocol is, on balance, a good thing for NI
2 = The Protocol is a mixed bag for NI
3 = The Protocol is, on balance, a bad thing for NI
4 = I don’t know enough about the Protocol to have a strong opin
5 = Other (please write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Which one of these statements comes closest to your view?
1 = I always think of myself as European
2 = I sometimes think of myself as European
3 = I never think of myself as European
4 = Other (please write in)
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Value - Being part of the United Kingdom with Great Britain.
1 = I value this a lot
2 = I value this a little
3 = I do not value this at all
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Trust NHS to keep information and data secure
1 = Definitely trust them
2 = Probably trust them
3 = Probably don’t trust them
4 = Definitely don’t trust them
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Have you downloaded a track and trace app related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
1 = Yes, and I have used it
2 = Yes, although I haven’t used it
3 = No, but I might download one in the future
4 = No, and I do not intend to download one
5 = No, I don’t have a smartphone
9 = Not answered/Refused

How, if at all, do you think your physical health was affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown? Was it...
1 = …worse during lockdown
2 = …better during lockdown
3 = …the same as before
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Since Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in March 2020, would you say that your household income has...
1 = …gone down
2 = ...stayed the same
3 = ...gone up
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Have you had Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
1 = Yes – I tested positive for Coronavirus
2 = Yes – I had symptoms but did not get tested
3 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Overall, how well do you think the Northern Ireland Executive has handled the coronavirus outbreak?
1 = Very well
2 = Fairly well
3 = Not particularly well
4 = Not at all well
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

In your opinion, which of these has handled the COVID pandemic best?
1 = UK Government
2 = Northern Ireland Executive
3 = Scottish Parliament
4 = Welsh Assembly
5 = Irish Government
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

How safe do you feel living in this area?
1 = Very safe
2 = Fairly safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Fairly unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Would you describe your area as...
1 = Mainly Catholic
2 = Mainly Protestant
3 = Mixed
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

And would you describe your area as...
1 = Mainly Loyalist
2 = Mainly Republican
3 = Neither of these
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

In which of these ways do you (or your family) occupy this accommodation?
1 = Own outright
2 = Buying with mortage, loan or co-ownership
4 = Rent from private landlord
5 = Rent from Housing Executive/Housing Association
7 = Other rented
10 = Other
99 = Not answered/Refused

Recoded qualification
1 = Degree level or higher
2 = Higher education – diploma or equivalent
3 = GCE A level or equivalent
4 = GCSE grades A to C or equivalent
5 = GCSE grades D to G or equivalent
6 = No qualifications
7 = Other qualifications: level unknown
8 = Refused
9 = Refused/no information

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, college or university
8 = Other (Write in)
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/Refused

Which of the following best describes your current status?
1 = Working full-time
2 = Working part-time
3 = Not working (seeking work)
4 = Retired
5 = In a Government Training Scheme
6 = In full-time education
7 = Looking after the home
8 = Permanently sick or disabled
9 = Not working (and not seeking work)
10 = Caring for older or disabled person full-time
11 = Other (please write in)
99 = Not answered/Refused

NSSEC Respondent
-1 = Skip, not appropriate
1 = Managerial, administrative and professional occupations
2 = Intermediate occupations
3 = Small employers and own account workers
4 = Lower supervisory and technical occupations
5 = Semi-routine and routine occupations
9 = Not answered/Refused

Currently in paid employment? (derived variable)
1 = In paid employment
2 = Not in paid employment
9 = Not answered

Economically active (derived variable)
1 = Economically active
2 = Economically inactive
9 = Other answer/not answered

Which of these descriptions applies best to your spouse or partner?
-2 = Skip, no spouse/partner
-1 = Skip, not appropriate
1 = Working full-time
2 = Working part-time
3 = Not working (seeking work)
4 = Retired
5 = In a Government Training Scheme
6 = In full-time education
7 = Looking after the home
8 = Permanently sick or disabled
9 = Not working (and not seeking work)
10 = Caring for older or disabled person full-time
11 = Other (please write in)
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/Refused

NS-SEC Partner
-2 = Skip, no spouse/partner
-1 = Skip, not appropriate
1 = Managerial, administrative and professional occupations
2 = Intermediate occupations
3 = Small employers and own account workers
4 = Lower supervisory and technical occupations
5 = Semi-routine and routine occupations
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Partner currently in paid employment? (derived variable)
1 = In paid employment
2 = Not in paid employment
9 = Not appropriate/answered

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

Partner religion brought up in - recoded
-1 = Skip, other answer/religion/no spouse or partner
1 = Catholic
2 = Protestant
3 = No religion

Before the start of COVID-19 lockdown, how often did you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
-1 = Skip, from RELIGION
1 = Several times a week
2 = Once a week
3 = 2 or 3 times a month
4 = Once a month
5 = Several times a year
6 = Once a year
7 = Less frequently
8 = Never
98 = Don't know
99 = Not answered/Refused

Since the start of COVID-19 lockdown, how often did you attend religious services on the internet, TV or radio?
-1 = Skip, from RELIGION
1 = More than once a week
2 = Once a week
3 = Two or three times a month
4 = One or more times
5 = Not at all
8 = Don't know

Do you see yourself as...
1 = Part of the Protestant community
2 = Part of the Catholic community
3 = Neither
9 = Not answered/Refused

Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
-1 = Skip, from SLFMXSCH
1 = Formally integrated school
2 = School that was just fairly mixed
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

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
9 = Not answered/Refused

Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry-out day-to-day activities?
-1 = Skip, from ANYHCOND
1 = Yes, a lot
2 = Yes, a little
3 = Not at all
9 = Not answered/Refused

What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
1 = Less than £100
2 = £100-£180
3 = £181-£240
4 = £241-£300
5 = £301-£360
6 = £361-£420
7 = £421-£510
8 = £511-£630
9 = £631-£831
10 = £831 or more
98 = Don't know
99 = No answer/Refused

Among which group would you place yourself...
1 = High income
2 = Middle income
3 = Low income
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/Refused

Urban rural status, NISRA 2015 classification
1 = Rural
2 = Urban