SURVEY VERSION
Mode of questionnaire completion
1. What is your gender identity?
2. How many years have you lived in Northern Ireland?
4. Would you describe the place where you live as
5 To which ethnic group do you consider you belong? [open responses recoded]
6. Do you consider yourself to be a member of a minority ethnic community?
7. What have you been doing since October 2014?
8. What do you think you will be doing in two years time, in October 2016?
9. What type of school did you last attend?
10. Would you describe your school as …
11.Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
12. Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry-out day-to-day activities?
13. Which of the following statements applies best to you?
14. Do you currently live with your parents, including adoptive parents?
15. How well off do you think your family is financially?
16. The Government is currently working on plans to change schooling in Northern Ireland. All schools will be expected to think about sharing classes, teachers or facilities with other schools. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about these change
17a. Some schools already get together with other schools. (...) Have you ever done any of the following? We have done projects with pupils from other schools
17b. Some schools already get together with other schools. (...) Have you ever done any of the following? We have used or shared sports facilities or equipment, like computers
17c. Some schools already get together with other schools. (...) Have you ever done any of the following? We have had classes with pupils from other schools
17d. Some schools already get together with other schools. (...) Have you ever done any of the following? We have not done anything like this
17e. Some schools already get together with other schools. (...) Have you ever done any of the following? Not sure
18. And what types of schools were the other pupils from?
19. And what was the religious background of the other schools?
20. Do you think that doing projects with pupils from other schools is a good idea or a bad idea?
21. And how favourable or unfavourable do you generally feel about people sharing classes, facilities or teachers with pupils from a different religious community to yourself?
22. Education and youth work are supposed to encourage understanding of particular groups in society and promote the equal treatment of different groups. [...] Have you ever done any of this in school?
22. Education and youth work are supposed to encourage understanding of particular groups in society and promote the equal treatment of different groups. [...] Have you ever done any of this in a youth project or youth club?
22. Education and youth work are supposed to encourage understanding of particular groups in society and promote the equal treatment of different groups. [...] Neither
23a. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with different political opinions
23b. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with different religious beliefs
23c. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People from different ethnic groups
23d. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People of different ages (older and younger people/children)
23e. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divorced
23f. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with different sexual orientations
23g. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? Men and women
23h. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with a disability and those without a disability
23i. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those without
23j. And do you think that your school has done this for the following groups? People with caring responsibilities and those without caring responsibilities
23a. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with different political opinions
23b. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with different religious beliefs
23c. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People from different ethnic groups
23d. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People of different ages (older and younger people/children)
23e. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divorced
23f. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with different sexual orientations
23g. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? Men and women
23h. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with a disability and those without a disability
23i. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those without
23j. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? People with caring responsibilities and those without caring responsibilities
23k. And do you think that your youth project or youth club has done this for the following groups? I have never attended a youth project
24a. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different political opinions
24b. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different religious beliefs
24c. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People from different ethnic groups
24d. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People of different ages (older and younger people
24e. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divo
24f. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different sexual orientations
24g. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? Men and women
24h. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with a disability and those without a disab
24i. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those w
24j. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with caring responsibilities and those with
24k. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your class felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People did not feel more positive towards any of t
24a. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different political opinions
24b. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different religious beliefs
24c. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People from different ethnic groups
24d. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People of different ages (older and younger people
24e. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divo
24f. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with different sexual orientations
24g. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? Men and women
24h. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with a disability and those without a disab
24i. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those w
24j. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People with caring responsibilities and those with
24k. Looking at the same list again, do you think that members of your youth project or youth club felt more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed? People did not feel more positive towards any of t
25a. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with different political opinions
25b. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with different religious beliefs
25c. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People from different ethnic groups
25d. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People of different ages (older and younger people/children)
25e. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divorced
25f. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with different sexual orientations
25g. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? Men and women
25h. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with a disability and those without a disability
25i. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those without
25j.And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in school? People with caring responsibilities and those without caring responsibil
25k. I did not feel more positive towards any these groups as a result of what was discussed in school
25a. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with different political opinions
25b. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with different religious beliefs
25c. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People from different ethnic groups
25d. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People of different ages (older and younger people/children)
25e. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People who are single, cohabiting, married or divorced
25f. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with different sexual orientations
25g. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? Men and women
25h. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with a disability and those without a disability
25i. And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with dependents (e.g. children) and those without
25j.And how about you personally? Did you feel more positive towards any of these groups as a result of what was taught or discussed in your youth project or youth club? People with caring responsibilities and those without caring responsibil
25k. I did not feel more positive towards any these groups as a result of what was discussed in my youth project or youth club.
26a. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Develop my talents and abilities
26b. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Make decisions
26c. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Resolve conflict without using violence
26d. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Develop a healthy lifestyle
26e. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Maintain healthy relationships
26f. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Develop critical thinking skills
26g. How much you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The things I learn at school help me to: Encourage my creative talents
27. Have some of the things you study or learn at your current school, or the school you last attended, helped you to deal with challenges that have happened in your life?
28. How have they helped?
29. Have you heard of the Children’s Commissioner?
30. Have you heard of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, or the UNCRC?
31. Have you learnt about children’s or young people’s rights at school?
32. And has this ever helped you to speak up about your rights at school?
33. How much you agree or disagree with the following statement? I feel that I am valued in my school.
34. Do you think males and females are treated equally in your school?
35a. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Males are treated more fairly by teachers than females.
35b. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Males receive harsher punishments than females.
35c. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? There are differences between after school activities offered to males and females.
35d. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? There are differences in the subject options for boys and girls.
36a. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? My school encourages pupils to be respectful of each other
36b. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? My school encourages pupils to understand/accept people from different cultures
37a. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? In my school, Religious Education is taught in a way that is relevant to my life
37b. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? In my school, Religious Education is taught in a way that is useful in helping me think about things that affect me/that affect young people’s lives today
37c. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? In my school, Religious Education is taught in a way that helps me understand other world religions
38. Would you describe your area as
39. How far do you currently live from the nearest Peace Line (such as a wall, gate or security barrier) used to segregate two communities?
40. Have you ever previously lived in an area where there were Peace Lines near your home?
41. Can you envisage a time when we will have no Peace Lines in Northern Ireland?
42. And would you like the Peace Lines to come down now or in the near future?
43. Thinking about this immediate neighbourhood, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live around here, would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to this neighbourhood?
44. Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the local decisions made around here?
45. And thinking about Northern Ireland as a whole, the kind of place it is and the kind of people who live here, would you say that you feel a sense of belonging to Northern Ireland?
46. Do you feel that you have any influence when it comes to any of the decisions made about what happens in Northern Ireland?
47. Do you regard yourself as belonging to any particular religion?
48. If yes, which?
RELIGION CATEGORISED
49. 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
50. Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
51. 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?
52. How often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different religious community to yourself?
53. About how many of your friends would you say have the same religious background as you?
54. And how often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different ethnic background to yourself?
55. About how many of your friends would you say are the same race or ethnic origin as you?
56a. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Sport is a good way to break down barriers between Protestants and Catholics.
56b. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Sport is a good way to break down barriers between people from different ethnic backgrounds.
56c. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Segreted schools are a major cause of segragation in sports.
57. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic community?
58. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant community?
59. How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from minority ethnic communities?
60. Thinking about your time in school, have you yourself ever witnessed any kind of racist bullying or harassment in your school?
61. Do you yourself know anyone personally who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault outside of school?
62. And would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
63. What do you think is the main reason that you feel prejudiced?
64. 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?
65. 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?
66. Do you think that religion will always make a difference to the way people feel about each other in Northern Ireland?
67. 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?
68. 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?
69. 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?
26a. (purple) Please tell us why you have chosen that type of school?
70a. And thinking about bringing the two main religious communities in Northern Ireland together, how much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Young people in Northern Ireland can make a big contribution in bringing the two main religi
70b. And thinking about bringing the two main religious communities in Northern Ireland together. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Young people in Northern Ireland are already making a big contribution to bringing the two m
70c. And thinking about bringing the two main religious communities in Northern Ireland together. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? The Peace Lines are still necessary because of the potential for violence.
71. Is there anything else you would like to say about community relations in Northern Ireland?
72. Do you know that all schools have to have a Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) policy? This is sometimes referred to as "sex education"
73. Have you ever received any RSE ("sex education") classes in school?
74. How useful was the information you received in these classes?
75. During RSE ("sex education") in school, were you provided with information on organisations which offer confidential support/advice, helplines on relationships and/or sexuality?
75. If yes, please specify the service providers/helplines mentioned
76a. During your RSE ("sex education") classes at school were lesbian, gay and bisexual relationships explained/discussed?
76b. During your RSE ("sex education") classes at school were transgender relationships explained/discussed?
76c. During your RSE ("sex education") classes at school were different family models explored including nuclear families, lone parent families and same sex parent families?
76d. During your RSE ("sex education") classes at school, was the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) explained, for example, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis or HIV/AIDS?
76e. During your RSE ("sex education") classes at school were students able to openly discuss different opinions, even if they did not agree with the teacher's or school's point of view?
77. How easy or difficult did you find it to discuss RSE ("sex education") issues with your teacher in school?
78. Did you have the opportunity to provide feedback on the RSE ("sex educatin") programme in your school?
79. Is there anything you would like to find out more about in RSE ("sex education") classes?
80a. Have you been called names by another pupil using word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or not you were)?
80b. Have any of your classmates been called names by another pupil using word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or not they were)?
81a. Have you been insulted by a teacher using word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or not you were)?
81b. Have any of your classmates been insulted by a teacher using word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or they were)?
82. Have any of your teachers/school staff been called names, in the classroom or within school grounds, by a pupil using word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or not you or they were)?
83. Have you heard or seen, in the classroom or within school grounds, a teacher or a member of staff intervene when word(s) such as "gay"/"fruit", "queer", "lesbian"/"lesbo" (regardless of whether or not you or they were)?
84. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: I consider that insulting or bullying somebody for being gay or lesbian is a serious issue that should be challenged in school.
85. Do you know the meaning of the term 'transgender'?
86a. Have you been called names by another pupil using the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. (regardless of whether or not you were)?
86b. Have any of your classmates been called names by another pupil using the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. (regardless of whether or not they were)?
87a. Have you been insulted by a teacher using the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. (regardless of whether or not you were)?
87b. Have any of your classmates been insulted by a teachers using the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. (regardless of whether or not they were)?
88. Have any of your teachers/school staff been called names or bullied using the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. (regardless of whether or not they were)?
89. In the classroom or within school grounds, have you heard or seen a teacher or a member of school staff intervene when the word(s) "transgender"/"tranny" etc. was used as an insult?
90. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: I consider that insulting or bullying somebody for being transgender is a serious issue that should be challenged in school.
91. 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?
92a Why do you think that you will leave? - Better job prospects elsewhere
92b Why do you think that you will leave? - Because of the Troubles
92c Why do you think that you will leave? - To seek a better future in general
92d Why do you think that you will leave? - Because of a relationship
92e Why do you think that you will leave? - To go to college/university
92f Why do you think that you will leave? - Other
92. Why do you think that you will leave? - Other (Please write in) - TEXT
93. And do you think that you would ever come back to live?
p22a. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of their religion?
p22b. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of their ethnicity?
p22c. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of their cultural traditions and festivals?
p22d. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of the schools they attend?
p22e. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of the sports they play?
p22f. Thinking about Northern Ireland today, how divided do you think the people who live here are in terms of their social class?
p23a.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here in terms of their religion?
p23b.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here in terms of their ethnicity?
p23c.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here in terms of their cultural traditiions and festivals?
p23d.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here are in terms of the schools they attend?
p23e.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here in terms of the sports they play?
p23f.Thinking about Northern Ireland again, how much integration do you think there SHOULD be between the people who live here are in terms of their social class?
p24a. If a new pupil came to your school, or the last school you attended, how welcome do you think the other pupils in your class would make them feel if they were of a different religion from most other pupils?
p24b. If a new pupil came to your school, or the last school you attended, how welcome do you think the other pupils in your class would make them feel if they were of a different ethnicity from most other pupils?
p24c. If a new pupil came to your school, or the last school you attended, how welcome do you think the other pupils in your class would make them feel if they were of a different social class from most other pupils?
p25a. Now thinking about yourself, if a new pupil came to your school how welcome do you think you would make them feel if they were of a different religion from you?
p25b. Now thinking about yourself, if a new pupil came to your school how welcome do you think you would make them feel if they were of a different ethnictiy from you?
p25c. Now thinking about yourself, if a new pupil came to your school how welcome do you think you would make them feel if they were of a different social class from you?
p27a. If you were asked to describe the political situation in Northern Ireland today what are the first three words that come into your head? WORD1
p27b. If you were asked to describe the political situation in Northern Ireland today what are the first three words that come into your head? WORD2
p27c. If you were asked to describe the political situation in Northern Ireland today what are the first three words that come into your head? WORD3
p61. Do you know what autism is?
p62. What do you think autism is?
p63a. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I have austism
p63b. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - A relative of mine
p63c. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - A friend of mine
p63d. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - Someone in my class/at school/college
p63e. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - Someone in my neighbourhood
p63f. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - No
p63g. Do you know anybody who has autism? (Please tick ALL that apply) - Don't know
p64. What, if any, are the main difficulties or problems that someone with autism might have?
p65. What, if any, do you think are the main strengths that someone with autism might have?
p66a.Would you be comfortable or uncomfortable if a family who had a child with autism moved next door?
p66b. Would you be comfortable or uncomfortable if a young person with autism was in your class at school/college?
p67. Can you please explain your answer to the previous two questions? Why would you feel comortable/uncomfortable and/or what does it depend on?
p68. If you had someone with autism in your class who got extra help from a teacher or a classroom assistant, how would you feel?
p68. If you had someone with autism in your class who got extra help from a teacher or a classroom assistant, how would you feel? - Other specify
p69.Sometimes people with autism get bullied, for example, they might be picked on, called names, teased about how they look or behave, get hit or have their things taken away. Have you ever seen a child or a young person with autism being bullied?
p70a. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I TOLD THE BULLY TO STOP
p70b. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I TOLD A STAFF MEMBER ABOUT IT
p70c. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I TOLD SOMEONE INTHE PERSON'S FAMILY ABOUT IT
p70d. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I TOLD OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT IT
p70e. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I DID NOTHING
p70f. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I CAN'T REMEMBER
p70g. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I DID SOMETHING ELSE
p70g. When you saw someone with autism being bullied, which of the following things did you do? (Please tick ALL that apply) - I DID SOMETHING ELSE - SPECIFY
p71. And have you ever personally bullied someone with autism?
p72. Is there anything else you would like to say about people with autism?