Identifier of respondent
Number of people living in household
Age group of respondent
Sex of respondent (binary)
Legal marital or civil partnership status (recoded)
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 - Somewhere else
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?
National identity - British
National identity - Irish
National identity - Northern Irish
National identity - English, Scottish or Welsh
National identity - Other (please type in)
National identity - I don’t know
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 resident in my local area?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a colleague at my work?
Willingly accept Eastern Europeans as... a relative by way of marriage to a close member of my family?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a resident in my local area?
Willingly accept Muslims as... a colleague at my work?
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 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 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?
Over the last 5 years, your opinion of people from minority ethnic communities has
Agree/disagree - People from minority ethnic communities are less repected in N Ireland than they once were
Agree/disagree - Migrant workers make N Ireland open to new ideas and cultures
Agree/disagree - N Ireland welcomes refugees escaping persecution
Agree/disagree - It is our duty to provide protection to refugees escaping persecution
Agree/disagree - Refugees contribute to our society
Agree/disagree - I would like more opportunities to get to know asylum seekers or refugees
Agree/disagree - People's perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers are negatively affected by the media
Agree/disagree - I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic communities living in N Ireland
Agree/disagree - The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in N Ireland thant it once was
Agree/disagree - The culture of Roma people is more respected by people in N Ireland 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?
Agree/disagree - I am happy to share information about my identity, including ethnicity with public bodies
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 neighbourhood with people of ...
If you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of ...
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?
Your workplace - can you be open about your cultural identity?
Your neighbourhood - can you be open about your cultural identity?
The schools that your children attend - can they be open about cultural identity?
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?
Are leisure centres shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Are parks shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Are libraries shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Are shopping centres shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
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?
Is the neighbourhood where you live a neutral space?
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?
Agree/disagree - The Irish language adds to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland
Agree/disagree - Learning the Irish language in the school curriculum is beneficial for children at school in Northern Ireland
Agree/disagree - More should be done by the NI Executive to encourage and promote the Irish language in Northern Ireland
Would you describe yourself as someone who speaks the Irish language?
Which of the following best describes your interest in learning or improving your Irish language skills in the future?
Learn Irish via - Formal education (school, college or university curricula)
Learn Irish via - Informal education (community classes, language cafés, or local courses)
Learn Irish via - Online courses
Learn Irish via - Podcasts or other online media
Learn Irish via - Television and radio programmes
Learn Irish via - Poetry and other literature
Learn Irish via - Music and arts performances, plays, etc.
Learn Irish via - Phrase books and dictionaries
Learn Irish via - Visiting Gaeltacht areas (areas in which Irish is the main language spoken)
Learn Irish via - Online language learning app
Learn Irish via - Other (please type in)
Learn Irish via - None of these
Learn Irish via - I don’t know
Would you like to see or hear more or less of the Irish language being used in Northern Ireland today?
In last year, have you purchased any Irish language literature, music, media or other products?
In last year, have you paid into any Irish language events?
How important, or unimportant, is the Irish language to your own identity?
Agree/disagree - Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland
Agree/disagree - Learning about Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture in the school curriculum is beneficial for children at school in Northern Ireland
Agree/disagree - More should be done by the NI Executive to encourage and promote Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture in Northern Ireland
Would you describe yourself as someone who knows about Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture?
Which of the following best describes your interest in learning or improving your knowledge about Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture?
Learn Ulster Scots via - Formal education (school, college or university curricula)
Learn Ulster Scots via - Informal education (community classes, language cafés, or local courses)
Learn Ulster Scots via - Online courses
Learn Ulster Scots via - Podcasts or other online media
Learn Ulster Scots via - Television and radio programmes
Learn Ulster Scots via - Poetry and other literature
Learn Ulster Scots via - Music and arts performances, plays, etc.
Learn Ulster Scots via - Phrase books and dictionaries
Learn Ulster Scots via - Visiting Ulster-Scots “hairtlains” (heartlands; areas where Ulster-Scots has particular significance/provenance)
Learn Ulster Scots via - Online language learning app
Learn Ulster Scots via - Other (please type in)
Learn Ulster Scots via - None of these
Learn Ulster Scots via - I don’t know
Would you like to see or hear more or less of the Ulster-Scots language being used in Northern Ireland today?
In last year, have you purchased any Ulster-Scots literature, music, media or other products?
In last year, have you paid into any Ulster-Scots events?
How important, or unimportant, is Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture to your own identity?
If you were deciding where to send your child/children to school, would you prefer an Integrated school?
Do you have any children at primary or post-primary school in Northern Ireland?
Thinking about your eldest child currently at school in Northern Ireland - do they currently, or did they ever, attend an Integrated primary school in Northern Ireland?
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Quality of education
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Ease of travel
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Condition of buildings
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: School facilities
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Extra-curricular activities
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Proximity to home
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Family or friends at school
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Integrated school
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Childcare arrangements
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Other (please write in)
INT PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Don't know
INT PRIM SCHOOL - most important factor
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Quality of education
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Ease of travel
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Condition of buildings
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: School facilities
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Extra-curricular activities
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Proximity to home
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Family or friends at school
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Own background
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Childcare arrangements
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Irish Medium school or unit
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL FACTOR: Don't know
OTHER PRIM SCHOOL - most important factor
Would you have liked your child to have attended an Integrated primary school?
NOT GO INTEGRATED PRIM: No integrated school nearby
NOT GO INT PRIM: Applied integrated school but oversubscribed
NOT GO INT PRIM: No point in applying to integrated school
NOT GO INT PRIM: Other (please write in)
NOT GO INT PRIM: Don't know
Would you want/have wanted your child’s primary school to transform to be an Integrated school?
Eldest child currently attend post-primary school?
Eldest child ever attend Integrated post-primary school?
Would you have liked your child to have attended an Integrated post-primary school?
NOT GO INT POST-PRIM: No integrated school nearby
NOT GO INTD POST-PRIM: Applied integrated school but oversubscribed
NOT GO INT POST-PRIM: No point in applying to integrated school
NOT GO INT POST-PRIM: Other (please write in)
NOT GO INT POST-PRIM: Don't know
Would you want/have wanted your child’s post-primary school to transform to be an Integrated school?
Have you heard of Artificial Intellligence (AI) before today?
Your use of AI - I use AI tools such as chatbots, smart assistants (eg Siri, Alexa) but don’t understand how they work
Your use of AI - I use AI systems as part of my job
Your use of AI - I am employed as an AI specialist in my organisation
Your use of AI - I make the decisions about how AI is introduced and used in my organisation or workplace
Your use of AI - None of these
Your use of AI - I don’t know
In the last 12 months, have you undertaken any training, courses, or self-directed learning related to Artificial Intellligence (AI)?
Receive AI training - In my workplace
Receive AI training - Through a university or college
Receive AI training - Through an online course or platform (e.g. Coursera, YouTube, etc.)
Receive AI training - Through a government programme or public initiative
Receive AI training - Through a community or voluntary group
Receive AI training - Self-taught (e.g. books, tutorials, online resources)
Receive AI training - Other (please type in)
Receive AI training - I don’t know
Would you like to learn more about using artificial intelligence (AI)?
How much do you think you will need to know about AI - For work use?
How much do you think you will need to know about AI - For personal use?
Barriers to learning - The cost of training
Barriers to learning - I don’t know where to go to learn about AI
Barriers to learning - Lack of confidence in my digital skills
Barriers to learning - No access to the right technology (e.g. computer, internet)
Barriers to learning - Lack of time due to work responsibilities
Barriers to learning - Lack of time due to family or caring responsibilities
Barriers to learning - Lack of suitable or accessible courses available to me
Barriers to learning - Other, please type in
Barriers to learning - None of these
Barriers to learning - I don’t know
Agree/disagree - Learning how to use AI tools will be essential for most jobs in the next 5 years?
Agree/disagree - AI could make my work more productive or efficient?
Agree/disagree - AI is likely to reduce the number of jobs in the next 5 years?
Agree/disagree - AI will make it easier for workplaces to accommodate the needs of people who are currently excluded from the workforce?
Concern - That AI may not always make decisions that are fair or morally right?
Concern - How my personal data might be misused in AI systems?
Concern - The environmental impact of the energy used to power AI technologies?
Agree/disagree - The advantages of AI outweigh its potential risks?
Agree/disagree - AI can help solve major societal challenges (e.g. in healthcare, climate, education)'?
How easy or difficult do you think it would be to get help and support if you were a victim of gender-based violence?
Do you feel safe online?
Do you feel safe at home?
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own during the day - In a quiet street close to your home
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own during the day - In a public busy space such as a high street or train station
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own during the day - In a park or other open space
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel using public transport on your own during the day in or around your local area?
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own after dark - In a quiet street close to your home
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own after dark - In a public busy space such as a high street or train station
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own after dark - In a park or other open space
Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel using public transport on your own after dark in or around your local area?
Victim of gender-based violence or abuse - 1st most likely speak to
Victim of gender-based violence or abuse - 2nd most likely speak to
Victim of gender-based violence or abuse - 3rd most likely speak to
Noticed public messages - Sports club/Gym/Leisure centre
Noticed public messages - Workplace
Noticed public messages - Café, restaurant, pub, club or disco
Noticed public messages - School, Further and Higher Education College or University
Noticed public messages - Church/Religious community
Noticed public messages - Public indoor space (e.g. community centres, libraries or medical centres)
Noticed public messages - Public outdoor space (e.g. parks, shopping areas, bus/train stops)
Noticed public messages - Public transport
Noticed public messages - Online/Social media platforms
Noticed public messages - Traditional media sources (e.g. TV/radio, newspapers, magazines)
Noticed public messages - Other (please type in)
Noticed public messages - I have not noticed any public messaging raising awareness about gender-based violence in Northern Ireland
Noticed public messages - I don't know
Are you aware of any events or activities addressing gender-based violence in Northern Ireland?
Noticed negative attitudes - Sports club/Gym/Leisure centre
Noticed negative attitudes - Workplace
Noticed negative attitudes - Café, restaurant, pub, club or disco
Noticed negative attitudes - School, Further and Higher Education College or University
Noticed negative attitudes - Church/Religious community
Noticed negative attitudes - Public indoor space (e.g. community centres, libraries or medical centres)
Noticed negative attitudes - Public outdoor space (e.g. parks, shopping areas, bus/train stops)
Noticed negative attitudes - Public transport
Noticed negative attitudes - Online/Social media platforms
Noticed negative attitudes - Traditional media sources (e.g. TV/radio, newspapers, magazines)
Noticed negative attitudes - Other (please type in)
Noticed negative attitudes - I haven’t noticed any negative attitudes and/or behaviours towards women and girls in Northern Ireland
Noticed negative attitudes - I don't know
Are you aware of any guidance or policies within your workplace or place of study relating to gender-based violence?
Personally experienced - Physical Violence
Personally experienced - Sexual Violence
Personally experienced - Psychological Violence
Personally experienced - Economic Violence
Personally experienced - Online Violence
Personally experienced - Other types of violence
Personally experienced - None of these
Personally experienced - I don't know
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?
Should abortion be legal or illegal if riskier to continue with a pregnancy?
Agree/disagree - A woman should never go to prison for having an abortion.
Agree/disagree - There are no circumstances where having an abortion is justified.
Agree/disagree - It is a woman’s right to choose whether or not to have an abortion.
Agree/disagree - Abortion should be a matter for medical regulation and not criminal law.
Agree/disagree - It is unfair that some women feel that they have no option but to have an abortion, because they cannot afford to have a(nother) child
The abortion law in Northern Ireland was changed in 2019. Before today, were you aware that the law has changed?
In Northern Ireland, abortion is provided by Health and Social Care Trusts. Before today, did you know that this is the process?
Which of the following reflects your view on the level of information the government provides relating to these new abortion services?
Political party support
Which, if any, of the following best describes how you see yourself?
Think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither
Which one of these statements is closest to your view on the Good Friday or Belfast Agreement which was signed in 1998?
Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it...
If there were a broader range of options for the long-term policy for Northern Ireland, which of the following would be your preference?
Likelihood of United Ireland in next 20 years
Likely or unlikely that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will still exist in 20 years' time?
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?
How much trust do you have in - The Northern Ireland Executive?
How much trust do you have in - The Northern Ireland Assembly?
How much trust do you have in - Politicians?
How much trust do you have in - Political parties?
How much trust do you have in - The legal system?
How much trust do you have in - The police?
How much trust do you have in - The civil service?
How much trust do you have in - The local business community?
How much trust do you have in - Scientific experts?
Were you aware of the Free Period Products scheme before today?
Agree/disagree - Period products should be available, free of charge, to everyone who needs them
Agree/disagree - Public libraries are a suitable location for distributing free period products
How safe do you feel living in this area?
Is your area as mainly Catholic, mainly Protestant, or mixed?
Is your area mainly Loyalist, mainly Republican, or neither of these?
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
Recoded qualification
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)
And do/did you work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
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?
Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or older whom you look after or give special help to?
Do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or older 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...
Over the past year or so, would you say that your household income has ...
How well your household has been keeping up with bills and credit commitments in the past year or so, that is, from October 2024 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?
Urban rural status, NISRA 2015 classification