Mode of completion
1. Are you male or female?
2. How many years have you lived in Northern Ireland?
3. If you have not always lived in Northern Ireland, what other countries have you lived in?
4. Would you describe the place where you live as
5.To which ethnic group do you consider you belong? (recoded)
6. Do you consider yourself to be a member of a minority ethnic community?
7. What have you been doing since October 2008?
8. What do you think you will be doing in two years time, in October 2010?
9. What type of school did you last attend?
10. Would you describe your school as …
11. Do you currently live with your parents, including adoptive parents?
12. Most young people have occasional quarrels with their parents. How often do you quarrel with your mother?
13. How often do you quarrel with your father?
14. How often do you talk to your mother about things that matter to you?
15. How often do you talk to your father about things that matter to you?
16. Some people have extra family responsibilities because they look after someone who is sick, disabled or elderly. Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you personally look after or give special help to?
17. What about people not living with you, do you personally provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly relative, friend or neighbour not living with you?
18. How well off do you think your family is financially?
19. How many close friends do you have - friends you could talk to if you were in some kind of trouble?
20. Do you have a long-standing illness, disability or infirmity? By long-standing we mean anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you over a period of time?
21. Does this illness or disability limit your activities in any way?
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups.Black African Caribbean
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Chinese
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Irish Traveller
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Portuguease
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Fillipino
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Polish
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Bulgarian
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Romanian
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Other EasTern European
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Other Eastern European -specify
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Other GROUP
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Other GROUP -specify
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Mixed Ethnic
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. Don't know
22.Below is a list of some minority ethnic groups. Please tell us if you yourself belong to any of these groups. None of these groups
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Black (African, Caribbean)
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Chinese
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi)
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Irish Traveller
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Portuguese
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Filipino
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Polish
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Bulgarian
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Romanian
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Other Eastern European
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Other group
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Mixed ethnic heritage
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? Don't know
23. Looking at the same list again, have you had any contact (that is anything more than just a greeting) with someone from these groups? None of these groups
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Black (African, Carribean)
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Chinese
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Irish Traveller
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Portuguese
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Filipino
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Polish
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Bulgarian
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Romanian
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Other Eastern European
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Other group
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Mixed ethnic heritage
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? Don't know
24. And do any of your friends - that is, people you mix with socially - come from one or more of the following backgrounds? None of these groups
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Staff at school
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Other students at school
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? As part of inter-school projects
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Travelling to school
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? In my neighbourhood
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? In a shop or restaurant
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Through my part-time job
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? As part of my family
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Through my parents' work or social life
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Through a sports club I attend
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Through a youth or community project
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? When going out, (for example to a cinema or club)
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Other
25. And how have you come in contact with people from other ethnic backgrounds? Other Specify
26. Among the figures below, which one, in your opinion, comes closest to the actual percentage of people from minority ethnic groups currently living in Northern Ireland?
27. Thinking about how you feel about people from other ethnic backgrounds to yourself, what do you think has been the most important influence on your views?
Q27 - Please specify
28. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from minority ethnic groups?
29.How much do you agree or disagree with the statement, “In relation to colour and ethnicity, I prefer to stick with people of my own kind”?
30. Based on the definition of minority ethnic group at the start of this section, how often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different ethnic background to yourself?
31. About how many of your friends would you say are the same race or ethnic origin as you?
32. Have any of your friends called someone names to their face because of their colour or ethnic origin?
33. And how about you? Have you ever called someone names to their face because of their colour or ethnic origin?
34. Thinking about your time in school, have you yourself ever witnessed any kind of racist bullying or harassment in your school?
35. And have you yourself ever been a victim of any kind of racist bullying or harassment in your school?
36. Do you yourself know anyone personally who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault outside of school?
37. And have you yourself ever been a victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault outside of school?
38. Do you think that most people in Northern Ireland would mind or not mind if one of their close relatives were to marry someone from a different ethnic background?
39. And you personally? Would you mind or not mind?
41 (a.) The sectarian hatred is now being directed towards minority ethnic communities, especially foreign workers coming into Northern Ireland.
41 (b.) A lot of local jobs are being taken by other ethnic groups, which is unfair to locals.
41 (c.) There's a lot to be learned from other religions. It's fascinating, not intimidating.
41 (d.) People are very wary of other races because of the terrorism in mainland UK.
41 (e.) At the moment I feel there is little chance of being able to become friends with people of different races and religions unless they attend the same school.
43. Have you recently been able to concentrate on whatever you're doing?
44. Have you recently lost much sleep over worry?
45. Have you recently felt you were playing a useful part in things?
46. Have you recently felt capable of making decisions about things?
47. Have you recently felt constantly under strain?
48. Have you recently felt you couldn't overcome your difficulties?
49. Have you recently been able to enjoy your normal day-to-day activities?
50. Have you recently been able to face up to your problems?
51. Have you recently been feeling unhappy and depressed?
52. Have you recently been losing confidence in yourself?
53. Have you recently been thinking of yourself as a worthless person?
54. Have you recently been feeling reasonably happy, all things considered?
55. How often do you get stressed?
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? Your Father
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? Your Mother
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? A brother or sister
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? Another relative
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? A friend
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? A teacher
57. In general, are you able to talk to the following people about things that really bother you? Somebody else
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Talk to someone
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Blame myself for getting into the mess
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Get angry
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Stay in my room
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Think about how I have dealt with similar situations
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Have an alcoholic drink
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Try not to think about what is worrying me
58. When you are worried or upset how often do you do any of the following things? Try to sort things out
59. All young people have problems at some time or another, and sometimes they may try to get help. Have you in the past year had any serious personal, emotional, behavioural or mental health problem for which you felt you needed professional help?
60 (f.) Most young people who harm themselves are lonely and depressed.
60 (g.) Most young people who harm themselves do it on the spur of the moment.
60 (h.) Most young people who harm themselves are feeling suicidal.
60 (i.) Most young people who harm themselves are trying to get attention.
60 (j.) Most young people who harm themselves could have been prevented from doing so.
60 (k.) Most young people who harm themselves are mentally ill.
60 (l.) Most young people who harm themselves feel hurt inside.
61. Have you during the past month or past year seriously thought about taking an overdose or trying to harm yourself, but not actually done so?
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Mother
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Father
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Brother/sister
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Another relative
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Your partner (or girlfriend/boyfriend)
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A friend
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A teacher
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A GP (Family Doctor)
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A social worker
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A psychologist/psychiatrist
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A telephone helpline
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? A dropi-in/advice centre
62.If ‘yes’, did you talk to, or try to get help from, any of the following people or sources on the last occasion? Other source (e.g. Internet, book, magazine, other person)
63. Have you ever deliberately taken an overdose? (For example of pills or other medication, or tried to harm yourself in some other way, such as cut yourself)
64. When was the last time you took an overdose or tried to harm yourself?
65. Please describe what you did to harm yourself on that occassion. (categorised)
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to show how desparate I was feeling
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to die
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to punish myself
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to frighten someone
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to get my own back on someone
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to find out whether someone really loved me
66. Do any of the following reasons help to explain why you took an overdose or harmed yourself in some other way? I wanted to get some attention
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Mother
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Father
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Brother/sister
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Another relative
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Your partner (or girlfriend/boyfriend)
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A friend
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A teacher
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A GP (Family doctor)
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A social worker
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A psychologist or psychiatrist
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A telephone helpline
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? A drop-in/advice centre
67. Did you talk or try to get help beforehand from any of the following people or sources? Other source (e.g. internet, book, magazine, other person etc.)
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? Mother
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? Father
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? Brother/sister
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? Another relative
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? Your partner (or girlfriend/boyfriend)
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A friend
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A teacher
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A GP (Family doctor)
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A social worker
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A psychologist or psychiatrist
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A telephone helpline
68. Did any of the following people know about what you did on that occasion? A drop-in/advice centre
69. Did you try to get help afterwards for the problems that led you to take an overdose or try to harm yourself on that occasion?
70. If no, please say why you didn't try to get any help.
71. Did you go to hospital because of this overdose or attempt to harm yourself?
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Mother
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Father
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Brother/sister
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Another relative
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Your partner (or girlfriend/boyfriend)
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A friend
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A teacher
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A GP (Family doctor)
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A social worker
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A psychologist or psychiatrist
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A telephone helpline
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? A drop-in/advice centre
72. On that occasion did you receive help from any of the following people or sources? Somebody else
74. Would you describe your area as
75. Do you regard yourself as belonging to any particular religion?
76. If yes, which?
76: Other religions, specified
77. Some people feel very strongly about their religious identity, that is, whether they are Catholic, Protestant or something else - even if they don't go to church. Other people say that their religious identity is not important to them. How important i
78. Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
78. Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself? - Other (Please specify)
79. Some people feel very strongly about their national identity, that is, whether they feel British or Irish or something else. Other people say that their national identity is not important to them. How important is your national identity to you?
80. And do you see yourself as:
81. What about relations between Protestants and Catholics? Would you say they are better than they were 5 years ago, worse, or about the same now as then?
82. And what about in 5 years time? Do you think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better than now, worse than now, or about the same as now?
83. Do you think that religion will always make a difference to the way people feel about each other in Northern Ireland?
84. If you had a choice, would you prefer to live in a neighbourhood with people of only your own religion, or in a mixed-religion neighbourhood?
85. And if you were looking for a job, would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion workplace?
86. And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion school?
88. Which of the following statements applies best to you?
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Join a paramilitary organisation
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Take illegal drugs
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Smoke cigarettes
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Drink alcohol
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Use solvents to get high
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Have sexual intercourse
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Lose weight
89. Have you ever felt pressurised to do any of the following things even though you did not really want to? Other
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Join a paramilitary organisation
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Take illegal drugs
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Smoke cigarettes
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Drink alcohol
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Use solvents to get high
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Have sexual intercourse
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Lose weight
90. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, did the pressure mainly come from friends, peers, the media or from some other source? Other
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Used illegal drugs
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Smoked tobacco
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Drunk alcohol
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Used solvents to get high
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Had sexual intercourse
91. And have you yourself ever done any of these things? Stopped eating although you were hungry in order to lose weight
92. Have you yourself ever been bullied in school?
93. How often have you yourself been bullied at school in the last two months in school?
94. Have you yourself ever taken part in bullying other students?
95. How often have you taken part in bullying other students at school in the last two months in school?
96. Thinking about the future, do you think that you yourself will stay in Northern Ireland, or do you think that you will leave at some point?
96. Thinking about the future, do you think that you yourself will stay in Northern Ireland, or do you think that you will leave at some point? - other specified
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Better job prospects elsewhere
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Because of the Troubles
97. Why do you think that you will leave? To seek a better future in general
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Because of a relationship
97. Why do you think that you will leave? To go to college/university
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Other
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Other - specified
97. Why do you think that you will leave? Don't know
98. And do you think that you would ever come back to live?