Number of people 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

Sex of respondent - binary
1 = Male
2 = Female
9 = Other answer/not answered/refused

Legal marital or civil partnership status (recoded)
1 = Single (never married)
3 = Married/civil partnership and living with spouse/partner
4 = Married/civil partnership and separated from spouse
6 = Divorced/civil partnership dissolved
8 = Widowed (marriage or civil partnership)
99 = No answer/refused

Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?
-1 = Skip, married, civil partnership or live alone
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Same sex couple but not in a formal relationship
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

How did you first meet your partner/spouse?
-1 = Skip, no partner/spouse
1 = Online
2 = In a pub or restaurant
3 = Through friends
4 = At your workplace
5 = Through family members
6 = At school
7 = At university
8 = We were neighbours
9 = Through my church
10 = Through my leisure activities, eg sports club
11 = Other (please write in)
98 = I don't know/can't remember
99 = Prefer not to say

Does your spouse or partner - come from a similar financial background to you?
-1 = Skip, no parter/spouse
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = Prefer not to say

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, never lived outside N Ireland
1 = Lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom
2 = Not lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom

Lived - Republic of Ireland
-1 = Skip, never lived outside N Ireland
1 = Lived in Republic of Ireland
2 = Not lived in Republic of Ireland

Lived - Somewhere else
-1 = Skip, never lived outside N Ireland
1 = Lived somewhere else outside UK or Ireland
2 = Not lived outside UK or Ireland

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Willingly accept Irish Travellers...living in a house as a resident in my local area?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Not answered/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 (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Should number of immigrants to Northern Ireland 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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

How much do people from minority ethnic groups participate as - School governors
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Hardly at all
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Relations between Protestants and Catholics - compared to 5 years ago
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

If you had a choice, would you prefer to neighbourhood with people of ...
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion neighbourhood
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

If you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of ...
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion workplace
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

If you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of ...
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed religion school
3 = Other (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Your workplace - can you be open about your cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = I don't have a workplace
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Your neighbourhood - can you be open about your cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

The schools that your children attend - can they be open about cultural identity?
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = Depends on the school
6 = I don't have children at school
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Is the neighbourhood where you live a neutral space?
1 = Always or most of the time
2 = Sometimes
3 = Never
4 = It depends - specify
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Have you participated in a cross-community scheme/project in the last 5 years?
-1 = Skip, from NICCPRJ
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don' t know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 the Peace Lines but have them opened up for some accessibility
5 = I would like to keep the Peace Lines but change how they look to make them more appealing
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

In general, how would you describe your mental health and wellbeing?
1 = Excellent
2 = Very good
3 = Good
4 = Fair
5 = Poor
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say/not answered

Last 2 weeks, I have felt cheerful and in good spirits
1 = All the time
2 = Most of the time
3 = More than half of the time
4 = Less than half of the time
5 = Some of the time
6 = At no time
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say/not answered

Would you consider yourself as a victim and/or survivor of the Troubles/Conflict in Northern Ireland?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not say/not answered

Did you ask for support or treatment for your mental health at any time since October 2021?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say/not answered

Were any of the following offered to you?
-1 = Skip, from ASKMH1
1 = Medication
2 = Non drug-based interventions/therapies
3 = Both medication and non-drug based interventions/therapies
4 = No support or treatment was offered
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Support offered by - GP/Primary care practice
-1 = Skip, from OFFERMH1
1 = Yes
2 = No

Since October 2021, how long did it take for you to obtain support or treatment that led to an improvement in your mental health?
-1 = Skip, from OFFERMH1
1 = Within 9 weeks
2 = More than 9 weeks, less than 6 months
3 = Between 6 and 12 months
4 = More than one year
5 = I have never received the right support
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to answer

Were any of the following offered to you?
-1 = Skip, from ASKMH2
1 = Medication
2 = Non drug-based interventions/therapies
3 = Both medication and non-drug based interventions/therapies
4 = No support or treatment was offered
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to answer

How long did it take for you to obtain support or treatment that led to an improvement in your mental health?
-1 = Skip, from OFFERMH2
1 = Within 9 weeks
2 = More than 9 weeks, less than 6 months
3 = Between 6 and 12 months
4 = 1 to 2 years
5 = 2 to 10 years
6 = 10 years or more
7 = I have never received the right support
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to answer

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Victim of - A break-in/burglary in your home
1 = Very likely
2 = Fairly likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not at all likely
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Do you think the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is part of the police or independent of the police?
-1 = Skip, from POGOODJB
1 = Part of the police
2 = Independent of the police
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

How confident are you that the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland deals with complaints against the police in an impartial way?
-1 = Skip, from POGOODJB
1 = Very confident
2 = Fairly confident
3 = Not very confident
4 = Not at all confident
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 POGOODJB
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Acceptable - most people - Cat-calling or wolf whistling
-1 = Skip, not asked
1 = Always acceptable
2 = Sometimes acceptable
3 = Never acceptable
7 = N/A
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/refused

What would you do if someone told a rape joke about women?
1 = Nothing, this behaviour is acceptable
2 = Nothing, although I'd feel uncomfortable with the situation
3 = Nothing, I'd like to say/do something but don't know what to do
4 = I would do/say something to show I didn't approve
8 = Don't know
9 = Not answered/refused

1st most likely to speak to if you were a victim of gender-based violence
1 = A close friend
2 = My spouse or partner
3 = Another family member
4 = A charity or helpline
5 = The police
6 = A medical professional (eg a doctor or nurse)
7 = A social worker
8 = Other (please write in)
9 = I would not feel comfortable speaking about it
12 = No answer
98 = I don't know
99 = Prefer not to say/not answered

Agree/disagree - Fewer collisions are likely to happen on roads where cameras are installed
1 = Agree strongly
2 = Agree
3 = Neither
4 = Disagree
5 = Disagree strongly
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Please choose the method of speed enforcement you believe is most effective in saving lives.
1 = Speed camera vans that move around locations
2 = Average speed camera systems that monitor vehicle speed over a distance
3 = Fixed speed cameras
4 = None are effective
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

How is your driving behaviour affected by safety cameras?
-1 = Skip, from DRIVE2
1 = I do not change my driving behaviour
2 = I slow down temporarily until past the camera
3 = I slow down for the remainder of the journey
4 = I slow down over a longer period of time i.e. on future journeys
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
99 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
1 = Unionist
2 = Nationalist
3 = Neither
4 = Other WRITE IN
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Your view on Good Friday or Belfast Agreement
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 (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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
1 = to remain part of the United Kingdom, with direct rule
2 = to remain part of the United Kingdom, with devolved govn
3 = reunify with the rest of Ireland
4 = be an independent state
5 = Other answer (WRITE IN)
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Which position is closest to how you personally feel?
1 = Remainers
2 = Leavers
3 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Would you describe your area as...
1 = Mainly Catholic
2 = Mainly Protestant
3 = Mixed
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

And would you describe your area as...
1 = Mainly Loyalist
2 = Mainly Republican
3 = Neither of these
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Household tenure
1 = Own outright
2 = Buying with mortage, loan or co-ownership
4 = Rent from private landlord
5 = Rent from Housing Executive/Housing Association
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
9 = Refused/not answered

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 = Prefer not to say

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

Economically active (derived variable)
1 = Economically active
2 = Economically inactive
9 = Other answer/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 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
99 = Prefer not to say

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

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

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 = I don't know
9 = Not answered/refused

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

Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
-1 = Skip, from RELIGION
1 = Several times a week
2 = Once a week
3 = 2 or 3 times a month
4 = Once a month
5 = Several times a year
6 = Once a year
7 = Less frequently
8 = Never
98 = I don't know
99 = Prefer not to say

Do you see yourself as...
1 = Part of the Protestant community
2 = Part of the Catholic community
3 = Neither
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

May I check, is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to?
-1 = Skip, person lives alone
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Prefer not to say

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 HCONDACT
1 = Yes, a lot
2 = Yes, a little
3 = Not at all
9 = Prefer not to say

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?
-1 = Skip, person lives alone
1 = Yes - 1 person
2 = Yes - 2 or more people
3 = No
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
1 = Less than £100 per week
2 = £100-£180 per week
3 = £181-£240 per week
4 = £241-£300 per week
5 = £301-£360 per week
6 = £361-£420 per week
7 = £421-£510 per week
8 = £511-£630 per week
9 = £631-£831 per week
10 = £831 or more per week
98 = I don't know
99 = Not answered/refused

Among which group would you place yourself...
1 = High income
2 = Middle income
3 = Low income
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

Over the past year or so, would you say that your household income has ...
1 = fallen behind prices,
2 = kept up with prices,
3 = gone up by more than prices?
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

How well your household has been keeping up with bills and credit commitments in the past year or so, that is, from October 2022 until now?
1 = Keeping up with all bills - without any difficulties
2 = Keeping up with all bills - but it was a struggle from time to time
3 = Keeping up with all bills - but it was a constant struggle
4 = Not keeping up with all bills - had fallen behind with some of them
5 = Not keeping up with all bills - had fallen behind with many of them
8 = I don't know
9 = Prefer not to say

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