Survey Version
1 = Version 1
2 = Version 2

District Council
1 = ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY
2 = ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON
3 = BELFAST
4 = CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS
5 = DERRY AND STRABANE
6 = FERMANAGH AND OMAGH
7 = LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH
8 = MID AND EAST ANTRIM
9 = MID ULSTER
10 = NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN
11 = ARDS AND NORTH DOWN

Q1 What is your gender identity?
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Other Identities
99 = Missing

Q2 How many years have you lived in Northern Ireland?
1 = 1 - 5 years
2 = 6 - 10 years
3 = 11 - 15 years
4 = 16 years
99 = Missing

Q4 What is your country of birth?
1 = Northern Ireland
2 = England
3 = Scotland
4 = Wales
5 = Republic of Ireland
6 = Elsewhere
7 = I don't know
8 = I prefer not to say
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q5 What is your main language ?
1 = English
2 = Other (inc British/Irish sign language
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q6 How would you describe the place where you live?
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
6 = I don't know
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q7 How would you describe your area?
1 = Mainly Catholic
2 = Mainly Protestant
3 = Neither Catholic nor Protestant
4 = Mixed
5 = I don't know
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q8 What have you been doing since October 2024?
1 = At school or college full time
2 = Working full time
3 = Working part time
4 = At school or college and working part time
5 = On a training scheme
6 = Unemployed
7 = Other
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q9 What do you think you will be doing in two years' time?
1 = Going to college or university full time
2 = Working full time
3 = Working part time
4 = At college or university and working part time
5 = On a training scheme
6 = Unemployed
7 = Other
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q10 What type of school do you attend? If you have left school what type did you last attend?
1 = Planned Integrated
2 = Grammar
3 = Secondary
4 = Irish Language
5 = Special School
6 = Further Education college
7 = Other
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q11 How would you describe the gender make up of your school/college?
1 = An all girls school/college
2 = An all boys school/college
3 = A mixed boys and girls school/college
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q12 How would you describe the religious make up of your school/college?
1 = All or nearly all Protestant
2 = All or nearly all Catholic
3 = Mostly Protestant
4 = Mostly Catholic
5 = About half Protestant and half Catholic
6 = I don't know
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q13 Do you have any physical, mental or developmental/sensory health condition/illnesses lasting or expected to last 12 months or more?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q14 Do any of these conditions/illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day to day activities?
1 = Yes, a lot
2 = Yes, a little
3 = No, not at all
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q15 Which of the following statements best applies to you? I have felt sexually attracted to ...
1 = Only to females and never to males
2 = More often to females and at least once to a male
3 = About equally often to females and males
4 = More often to males and at least once to a female
5 = Only to males and never to females
6 = I have never felt sexually attracted to anyone
99 = Missing

Q16 Do you currently live with your parents, including adoptive parents?
1 = Yes, with my mother and my father in the same household
2 = Yes, with my mother but not my father
3 = Yes, with my father but not my mother
4 = Yes, with my mother for some of the time and my father for some of the time
5 = Other
99 = Missing

Q17 How well off do you think your family is financially?
1 = Not at all well off
2 = Not very well off
3 = Average
4 = Well off
5 = Very well off
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q18. Do you regard yourself as belonging to any particular religion?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Missing

Q19. How would you describe your religious background?
1 = Catholic
2 = Presbyterian
3 = Church of Ireland
4 = Methodist
5 = Baptist
6 = Free Presbyterian
7 = Brethren
8 = Other Protestant
9 = Other Christian
10 = Buddhist
11 = Hindu
12 = Jewish
13 = Muslim
14 = Sikh
15 = Any other religion
16 = I don't know
17 = I prefer not to say
98 = Skip ANYRELIG
99 = Missing

RELIGION CATEGORISED
1 = Catholic
2 = Protestant
3 = No religion
4 = Other religion
5 = Don't know/Prefer not to say
99 = Missing

Q21a How would you describe your national identity? British
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
99 = Missing

Q22 What is your ethnic group?
1 = White
2 = Irish Traveller
3 = White and Black Caribbean
4 = White and Black African
5 = White and Asian
6 = Other mixed/multiple ethnic background
7 = Indian
8 = Pakistani
9 = Bangladeshi
10 = Chinese
11 = Other Asian background
12 = African
13 = Caribbean
14 = Other Black/African/Caribbean background
15 = Arab
16 = Any other ethnic group
99 = Missing

Q25 Do you feel a sense of belonging to your neighbourhood?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = Probably not
4 = Definitely not
5 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q29 In general, how much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a place where people respect each other?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q30a Do you think leisure centres in this area are shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = No, probably not
4 = No, definitely not
5 = None in this area
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q31 Do you think that leisure centres, parks, libraries and shops in this area are 'shared and open' to people from minority ethnic communities?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes, definitely
2 = Yes, probably
3 = No, probably not
4 = No, definitely not
5 = None of these facilities in this area
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q32a How safe would you feel going to an event in a nearby town if it was held in a GAA club?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very safe
2 = Quite safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Quite unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q33a Has there been a time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by Republican kerb paintings, murals, or flags?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q35 How often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different religious community to yourself?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
5 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q37a How favourable or unfavourable do you feel towards people from the Catholic community?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very favourable
2 = Quite favourable
3 = Neither favourable nor unfavourable
4 = Quite unfavourable
5 = Very unfavourable
6 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q38 Have you or anyone in your family taken part in any government/local council organised/funded camps or cross community projects or used joint community facilities?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes, I have
2 = Yes, someone in my family has
3 = Both I and others in my family have
4 = No
5 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q39a Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? Yes, I have had classes with pupils from other schools.
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
97 = Did not do SE
99 = Missing

Q40a Have you ever taken part in CRED [as described in the definition in the survey questionnaire] ? Yes, in school as part of ‘Shared Education’.
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
97 = Did not do CRED
99 = Missing

Q41 Thinking about your time in school, have you ever witnessed any kind of racist bullying or harassment in your school?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Missing

Q42 Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people from minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced or not prejudiced at all?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very prejudiced
2 = A little prejudiced
3 = Not at all prejudiced
4 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q43 Would you say relations between Protestants and Catholics are better, worse or about the same now as they were 5 years ago?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Other
5 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q45 Do you think religion will always make a difference to the way people feel about each other in Northern Ireland?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Other
4 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q46 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?
-2 = Not asked in version 2
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed-religion neighbourhood
3 = Other
4 = I don’t know
99 = Missing

Q47 If you were looking for a job, would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion workplace?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed-religion workplace
3 = Other
4 = I don’t know
99 = Missing

Q48 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?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Own religion only
2 = Mixed-religion school
3 = Other
4 = I don’t know
99 = Missing

Q51 In your school or college are you taught about how to develop and maintain positive relationships with other people?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q52a What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? I feel better able to develop and maintain positive relationships with other people.
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q53a How much do you agree or disagree with the statement? Relationship education in school helps young people to develop and maintain positive relationships with others.
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q54a Do you think you generally have positive relationships with your mother?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Always
2 = Most of the time
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
5 = I don't have that person
99 = Missing

Q55a Have you personally experienced the following in the last year because of your gender? Physical Violence (e.g. being beaten, slapped, pushed or restrained).
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
99 = Missing

Q56 How easy or difficult would it be for you to get help and support if you were a victim of gender-based violence?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very easy
2 = Quite easy
3 = Quite difficult
4 = Very difficult
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q58 Compared with two years ago, do you think women and girls in Northern Ireland are more or less likely to become victims of gender-based violence?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
3 = About the same
4 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q60 How likely or unlikely is it that you would intervene if someone is verbally assaulting a girl?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Very likely
2 = Quite likely
3 = Quite unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q64a How safe or unsafe do you feel in a quiet street close to your home?
-2 = Not asked in Version 2
1 = Always safe
2 = Mostly safe
3 = Mostly unsafe
4 = Always unsafe
5 = I don't know
99 = Missing

Q65 Approximately how many hours would you spend on social media on an average day?
1 = Fewer than 3 hours
2 = 3-5 hours
3 = 6-8 hours
4 = More than 8 hours
5 = I don't know
6 = I don't spend any time on social media
99 = Missing

Q66a What social media apps do you use? Instagram.
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
98 = Skip from SMTIME
99 = Missing

Q68a Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? My girlfriend/boyfriend.
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
97 = Skip from SMYOU12
98 = Skip from SMTIME
99 = Missing

Q69 Do you think that some people are more likely to engage in these behaviours on social media compare to others?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = I don't know
98 = Skip from SMTIME
99 = Missing

Q73a How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Blackmail
1 = Very unlikely
2 = Quite unlikely
3 = Quite likely
4 = Very likely
5 = Don't know
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q74 How competent do you think most young people are to deal with these behaviours on social media?
1 = Not competent at all
2 = Not very competent
3 = Quite competent
4 = Very competent
5 = I don't know
98 = Skip
99 = Missing

Q25a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means treating people with kindness
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q26a In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected at home?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Always respected
2 = Mostly respected
3 = Mostly disrespected
4 = Always disrespected
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q27a How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Racism
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Never
2 = Only once or twice
3 = A few times
4 = Quite often
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q28a How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Happy
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
0 = Not ticked
1 = Ticked
99 = Missing

Q32 Have you recently been able to concentrate on whatever you are doing?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Better than usual
2 = Same as usual
3 = Less than usual
4 = Much less than usual
99 = Missing

Q33 Have you recently lost much sleep over worry?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Not at all
2 = No more than usual
3 = Rather more than usual
4 = Much more than usual
99 = Missing

Q34 Have you recently felt you were playing a useful part in things?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = More so than usual
2 = Same as usual
3 = Less than usual
4 = Much less than usual
99 = Missing

Q35 Have you recently felt capable of making decisions about things?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = More so than usual
2 = Same as usual
3 = Less so than usual
4 = Much less capable
99 = Missing

Q38 Have you recently been able to enjoy your normal day-to-day activities?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = More so than usual
2 = Same as usual
3 = Less so than usual
4 = Much less than usual
99 = Missing

Q39 Have you recently been able to face up to your problems?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = More so than usual
2 = Same as usual
3 = Less able than usual
4 = Much less able
99 = Missing

Q43 Have you recently been feeling reasonably happy, all things considered?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = More so than usual
2 = About the same as usual
3 = Less so than usual
4 = Much less so than usual
99 = Missing

GHQ12 caseness
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
0 = less than 4
1 = 4 or more

GHQ12 Likert score
-2 = Not asked in Version 1

Q44 In general, how would you describe your mental health and wellbeing?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Excellent
2 = Very good
3 = Good
4 = Fair
5 = Poor
99 = Missing

Q45a Over the last two weeks, I have felt cheerful and in good spirits
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
0 = None of the time
1 = A little of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = A lot of the time
4 = Most of the time
5 = All of the time
99 = Missing

Q46a I think I am doing pretty well in most situations
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = None of the time
2 = A little of the time
3 = Some of the time
4 = A lot of the time
5 = Most of the time
6 = All of the time
99 = Missing

Q47 Do you have at least one parent/carer with whom you feel safe?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
0 = No
1 = Yes
99 = Missing

Q57 Which one of the following should the Mental Health Champion focus on?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Making sure that young people learn about mental health and wellbeing in school
2 = Making sure that schools teach young people about building healthy friendships and relationships
3 = Making sure that young people can get help and support from mental health services if they need it
4 = Looking at the effect of social media and the online environment on young people's mental health and wellbeing
5 = Improving access to free activities/spaces in the local community
6 = Something else
99 = Missing

Q69 How safe do you feel living in this area?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Very safe
2 = Fairly safe
3 = Neither safe nor unsafe
4 = Fairly unsafe
5 = Very unsafe
6 = I can't choose
99 = Missing

Q70. How would you describe your area?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Mainly Loyalist
2 = Mainly Republican
3 = Neither Republican nor Loyalist
4 = I can't choose
99 = Missing

Q71a How much do you agree or disagree that people in this area do not feel confident reporting crime and anti-social behaviour to the PSNI?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = I can't choose
99 = Missing

Q74a How important is it to have excellent air, water and land quality?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Very important
2 = Important
3 = Neither important nor unimportant
4 = Not very important
5 = Not at all important
6 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q75a How likely or unlikely are you to cut down on how much meat you eat?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Very likely
2 = Likely
3 = Neither likely nor unlikely
4 = Unikely
5 = Very unlikely
6 = I already do this
7 = Don't know
99 = Missing

Q76a Have you heard of nature restoration?
-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Yes, and I know what it means
2 = Yes, but I am unsure what it means
3 = No
99 = Missing

-2 = Not asked in Version 1
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
99 = Missing