ID number of respondent
Number of people in household
Age group of respondent
Sex of respondent - binary
Relationship 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?
Description of where respondent lives
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 UK and Ireland
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 shops?
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 area?
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 member of my family?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a tourist visiting Northern Ireland?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here?
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 close member of my family?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a tourist visiting Northern Ireland?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here?
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 of my family?
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a tourist visiting Northern Ireland?
Willingly accept other minority ethnic groups as... a resident of Northern Ireland living and working here?
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 marriage to a close member of my family?
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 - Other
Any friends - None of these
Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
Display prejudiced behaviour?
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers are generally good for Northern Ireland’s economy?
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers take jobs away from people who were born in Northern Ireland ?
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers mostly take up jobs that Northern Ireland workers don’t want?
Agree/disagree - It is good for Northern Ireland that migrant workers come to Northern Ireland to work as doctors and nurses when there is a shortage of medical staff?
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers make Northern Ireland open to new ideas and cultures?
Agree/disagree - People’s perceptions of migrant workers are tainted 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 their home country
I think it is our duty to provide protection to refugees who are escaping persecution in their home country
I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic communities living in NI
The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in NI than it once was
How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - School governors
How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - Politicians
How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - Prominent business people
How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - Leaders within their churches or faith communities
How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - Commentators in the media on issues concerning minority ethnic communities
Organisations and leaders in public life, should encourage members of minority ethnic communities to participate
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?
Public services in Northern Ireland meet the needs of minority ethnic people living here
In general, public services don’t meet the needs of all people living in Northern Ireland in an equal way
I am happy to share information about my ethnicity with public bodies if it helps ensure public services meet the needs of everybody living in Northern Ireland
Have you heard of the Racial Equality Strategy in NI?
Relations between Protestants and Catholics - compared to 5 years ago
Relations between Protestants and Catholics - in 5 years time
If you had a choice, would you prefer to live in a neighbourhood with people of…
And if you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of…
And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of…
Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by republican murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by loyalist murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
Agree/disagree - I support the flying of flags on lampposts throughout Northern Ireland on special dates for particular celebrations?
Agree/disagree - If flags appear on lampposts I would like them all taken down straightaway, even if this causes trouble?
Which of these statements about flags on public buildings in Northern Ireland comes closest to your own view?
Your workplace – is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity?
Your neighbourhood - is it a place where you feel you can be open about your own cultural identity?
The schools that your children attend – are all these schools places where your children feel that they can be open about their own cultural identity?
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 decisions made around here?
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 made about what happens in Northern Ireland?
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?
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 community?
How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant community?
How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from a different ethnic group to yourself?
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of the Catholic community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of the Protestant community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
Agree/disagree - The culture and traditions of people from different minority ethnic groups adds to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
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 welcoming places for people of all walks of life?
Thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, would you say that it was a ‘neutral space’?
Have you yourself been aware of any cross-community schemes or projects like these operating in Northern Ireland in the last 5 years?
Have you participated in a cross-community scheme/project in the last 5 years?
Bonfires are a legitimate form of cultural celebration
Bonfire organisers should be held to account if there is property damage or injuries as a result of their bonfires
How far do you currently live from the nearest Peace Line used to segregate two communities?
Which one of these statements comes closest to your own view about the Peace Lines in Northern Ireland being removed?
People are more tolerant of parades than they used to be
Parades should only be allowed if the organisers and local residents agree to the arrangements
Organisers of contentious parades should not have to negotiate with local residents
Dialogue between organisers and residents helps reduce tensions around parading
Barrier to reconciliation - uncertainty about NI's constitutional future
Barrier to reconciliation - devolved governance structures in NI
Barrier to reconciliation - insufficient processes acknowledging legacy of conflict
Barrier to reconciliation - social and economic inequalities in NI
Barrier to reconciliation - lack of trusting and respectiful relationships in NI
Long term peace in Northern Ireland is dependent on reconciliation between individuals, communities and/or institutions
A goal of palliative care is to address any psychological issues brought up by serious illness
Stress from serious illness can be addressed by palliative care
Palliative care can help people manage the side effects of their medical treatments
When people receive palliative care, they must give up their other doctors
Palliative care is exclusively for people who are in the last 6 months of life
Palliative care is specifically for people with cancer
People must be in the hospital to receive palliative care
Palliative care is designed specifically for older adults
Palliative care is a team-based approach to care
A goal of palliative care is to help people better understand their treatment options
Palliative care encourages people to stop treatments aimed at curing their illness
A goal of palliative care is to improve a person’s ability to participate in daily activities
Palliative care helps the whole family cope with a serious illness
Previously heard of Palliative Care - I had never heard of the term
Previously heard of Palliative Care - A friend/ relative received Palliative Care
Previously heard of Palliative Care - My job involves/involved working with people who receive Palliative Care
Previously heard of Palliative Care - I am receiving Palliative Care
Previously heard of Palliative Care - I heard about it from TV, newspapers and social media
Previously heard of Palliative Care - I heard about it from another source
Previously heard of Palliative Care - Not sure/ can't remember
Have you ever heard of the term advance care planning?
Has anyone offered you the opportunity to talk about advance care planning, and your goals and preferences for future medical treatment and care?
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - G.P.
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Hospital Doctor
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Nurse
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Social Worker
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - District Nurse
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Allied Health Professionals
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Member of the clergy
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Friends/Family
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Community Groups
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Other
Discussed Advanced Care Planning with - Don't know
Advance Care Plan: never thought about it
Advance Care Plan: thought about it but not done anything specific
Advance Care Plan: discussed with family/friends
Advance Care Plan: discussed with GP
Advance Care Plan: I have plan in place
I am in good health and do not want to think about advance care planning
It would comfort me to know I have left guidance about my wishes for my family or those important to me
I would worry I could not change my mind
I trust my family to make the right decisions for me
I cannot change what will happen in the future and so there is no point in planning
It is difficult to know if my wishes will be respected
I worry that if I make plans for my future care and treatment, doctors would stop treatment too soon
Discussing my wishes would give me a sense of control
Would you be interested in finding out more about advance care planning?
How much do you know about the work of the Northern Ireland criminal justice system in general?
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 prosecuting people accused of committing a crime?
How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service provides a fair and impartial prosecution service?
How confident are you that the Public Prosecution Service takes its prosecution decisions independently?
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 independent of the police?
How confident are you that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland deals with complaints against the police in an impartial way?
If you were to make a complaint against a police officer to the Police Ombudsman, do you think that you would be treated fairly?
Do you think that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will help ensure that the police do a good job?
Acceptable - most people - Cat-calling or wolf whistling
Acceptable - most people - Pressuring someone to share an intimate photo of themselves
Acceptable - most people - Posting a ‘joke’ or making comments of a sexual nature online
Acceptable - you - Cat-calling or wolf whistling
Acceptable - you - Pressuring someone to share an intimate photo of themselves
Acceptable - you - Posting a ‘joke’ or making comments of a sexual nature online
What would you do if someone telling a rape joke about women?
What would you do if someone touching or kissing woman or girl against her will?
1st most likely to report it to if you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse
2nd most likely to report it to if you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse
3rd most likely to report it to if you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse
Personally experienced - Physical Violence
Personally experienced - Sexual Violence
Personally experienced - Psychological Violence
Personally experienced - Economic Violence
Personally experienced - Online Violence
Personally experienced - None of these
Personally experienced - I don't know
Political party support
Who did you vote for in Assembly election in May 2022?
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 neither?
Five years ago, how would you have thought of yourself?
Your view on Good Friday or Belfast Agreement
How much do you trust the UK government at Westminster?
How much do you trust the Irish Government?
How much do you trust the European Union (EU)?
How much do you trust the Northern Ireland Executive?
How much do you trust the Northern Ireland Civil Service?
How much do you trust the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)?
How much do you trust Sinn Féin?
How much do you trust the Alliance Party?
Likely or unlikely that there will be a United Ireland in the next 20 years?
Likely or unlikely that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will still exist in 20 years' time?
Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
How would you vote if there was a referendum tomorrow on the future of Northern Ireland?
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?
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?
Which position is closest to how you personally feel?
How close or remote a relationship do you think the UK should have with the EU in future?
Have you heard of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, part of the UK's Withdrawal Agreement from the EU?
Which of these statements best matches your view on the Protocol?
Which one of these statements comes closest to your view?
Sympathy for Republican groups using violence during the Troubles
Sympathy for Loyalist groups using violence during the Troubles
Agree/disagree - use of violence was in the interests of Nationalist and Republican communities
Agree/disagree - use of violence was in the interests of Loyalist or Unionist communities
How safe do you feel living in this area?
Is your area mainly Catholic, mainly Protestant, or mixed?
Is your area mainly Loyalist, mainly Republican, or neither?
Agree/disagree - People in this area don't feel confident reporting crime and anti-social behaviour to the PSNI?
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 justice system?
Agree/disagree - There are low levels of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour in this area?
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-social behaviour in this area?
Agree/disagree - There is a lot of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour among young people in this area?
Agree/disagree - Young people are being influenced too much by paramilitary groups in this area?
Household tenure
Highest educational qualification (recoded)
How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education?
Which of the following best describes your current status?
Currently in paid employment? (derived variable)
Economically active (derived variable)
NSSEC Respondent
Which of these descriptions applies best to your spouse or partner?
Partner currently in paid employment? (derived variable)
Partner economically active (derived variable)
NS-SEC Partner
Religion - recoded
Religion brought up in - recoded
Partner religion brought up in - recoded
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?
Do you see yourself as...
Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, that is, a school with fairly large numbers of both Catholic and Protestant children?
Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
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?
May I check, is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to?
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?
Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry-out day-to-day activities?
Does anyone else living in your household have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
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 national insurance contributions?
Among which group would you place yourself...
How well your household had been keeping up with bills and credit commitments in the six months
Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that your household’s income has…
How well your household has been keeping up with bills and credit commitments in the past year or so, that is, from September 2021 until now?
Could your household afford to pay an unexpected, but necessary, expense of £500?
Did your household turn heating down or off because you could not afford the costs last winter, even though it was too cold in the house/flat?
No, I did not experience any financial hardship
Since Sept 2021 - Use a foodbank
Since Sept 2021 - Access other charitable services
Since Sept 2021 - Borrow from friends or family
Since Sept 2021 - Borrow from a bank or credit union
Since Sept 2021 - Increase credit card debt
Since Sept 2021 - Take out new loans
Since Sept 2021 - Delay mortgage or rent payment
Since Sept 2021 - Borrow from door step lenders
Since Sept 2021 - Borrow from pay day lenders
Since Sept 2021 - Apply to the Discretionary Support Scheme/Social Fund
Since Sept 2021 - Other (please write in)
Urban rural status, NISRA 2015 classification