Survey Version
District Council
Q1 What is your gender identity?
Q2 How many years have you lived in Northern Ireland?
Q4 What is your country of birth?
Q5 What is your main language ?
Q6 How would you describe the place where you live?
Q7 How would you describe your area?
Q8 What have you been doing since October 2024?
Q9 What do you think you will be doing in two years' time?
Q10 What type of school do you attend? If you have left school what type did you last attend?
Q11 How would you describe the gender make up of your school/college?
Q12 How would you describe the religious make up of your school/college?
Q13 Do you have any physical, mental or developmental/sensory health condition/illnesses lasting or expected to last 12 months or more?
Q14 Do any of these conditions/illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day to day activities?
Q15 Which of the following statements best applies to you? I have felt sexually attracted to ...
Q16 Do you currently live with your parents, including adoptive parents?
Q17 How well off do you think your family is financially?
Q18. Do you regard yourself as belonging to any particular religion?
Q19. How would you describe your religious background?
RELIGION CATEGORISED
Q21a How would you describe your national identity? British
Q21b How would you describe your national identity? Irish
Q21c How would you describe your national identity? Northern Irish
Q21d How would you describe your national identity? English
Q21e How would you describe your national identity? Scottish
Q21f How would you describe your national identity? Welsh
Q21g How would you describe your national identity? Other
Q21h How would you describe your national identity? I don't know
Q21i How would you describe your national identity? I prefer not to say
Q22 What is your ethnic group?
Q24 Do you consider yourself to be a member of a minority ethnic community?
Q25 Do you feel a sense of belonging to your neighbourhood?
Q26 Do you feel you have any influence in any of the local decisions made in your neighbourhood?
Q27 Do you feel a sense of belonging to Northern Ireland
Q28 Do you feel you have any influence in any of the decisions made about what happens in Northern Ireland?
Q29 In general, how much do you agree or disagree that Northern Ireland is a place where people respect each other?
Q30a Do you think leisure centres in this area are shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Q30b Do you think parks in this area are shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Q30c Do you think libraries in this area are shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Q30d Do you think shops in this area are shared and open to Protestants and Catholics?
Q31 Do you think that leisure centres, parks, libraries and shops in this area are 'shared and open' to people from minority ethnic communities?
Q32a How safe would you feel going to an event in a nearby town if it was held in a GAA club?
Q32b How safe would you feel going to an event in a nearby town if it was held in an Orange Hall?
Q32c How safe would you feel going to an event in a nearby town if it was held in a Catholic Secondary school?
Q32d How safe would you feel going to an event in a nearby town if it was held in a Protestant Secondary school
Q33a Has there been a time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by Republican kerb paintings, murals, or flags?
Q33b Has there been a time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by Loyalist kerb paintings, murals, or flags?
Q34a How much do you agree or disagree that the culture and traditions of the Catholic community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
Q34b How much do you agree or disagree that the culture and traditions of the Protestant community add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
Q34c How much do you agree or disagree that the culture and traditions of different minority ethnic groups add to the richness and diversity of Northern Ireland society?
Q35 How often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different religious community to yourself?
Q36 How often do you socialise or play sport with people from a different ethnic background to yourself?
Q37a How favourable or unfavourable do you feel towards people from the Catholic community?
Q37b How favourable or unfavourable do you feel towards people from the Protestant community?
Q37c How favourable or unfavourable do you feel towards people from the minority ethnic communities?
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?
Q39a Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? Yes, I have had classes with pupils from other schools.
Q39b Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? Yes, I have done projects with pupils from other schools.
Q39c Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? Yes, I have used or shared sports facilities or equipement, like computers.
Q39d Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? Yes, I have done something else (type in)
Q39e Have you ever been involved in Shared Education? No, I have never taken part in Shared Education.
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’.
Q40b Have you ever taken part in CRED [as described in the definition in the survey questionnaire] ? Yes, in school but not as part of ‘Shared Education’.
Q40c Have you ever taken part in CRED [as described in the definition in the survey questionnaire] ? Yes, in a youth project or youth centre.
Q40d Have you ever taken part in CRED [as described in the definition in the survey questionnaire] ? No, not in school or a youth project or youth centre.
Q41 Thinking about your time in school, have you ever witnessed any kind of racist bullying or harassment in your school?
Q42 Would you describe yourself as very prejudiced against people from minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced or not prejudiced at all?
Q43 Would you say relations between Protestants and Catholics are better, worse or about the same now as they were 5 years ago?
Q44 Would you say relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better, worse or about the same in 5 years' time compared to now?
Q45 Do you think religion will always make a difference to the way people feel about each other in Northern Ireland?
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?
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?
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?
Q49 Is there anything else you would like to say about community relations in Northern Ireland?
Q50a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement about refugees and asylum seekers? I think it is our duty to provide protection to refugees who are escaping persecution in their home country.
Q50b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement about refugees and asylum seekers? Northern Ireland is a society that welcomes refugees escaping persecution in their home country.
Q50c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement about refugees and asylum seekers? People's perception of refugees and asylum seekers are negatively affected by the media.
Q50d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement about refugees and asylum seekers? I would like more opportunities to get to know asylum seekers and refugees.
Q50e How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement about refugees and asylum seekers? Refugees posiitviely contribute to our society.
Q51 In your school or college are you taught about how to develop and maintain positive relationships with other people?
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.
Q52b 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 recognise relationships with other people that are not good for me.
Q52c 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 end relationships that are not good for me.
Q52d What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? I better understand my responsibilities in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
Q52e What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? No difference - I was already able to develop and maintain positive relationships with other people.
Q52f What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? No difference - I was already able to recognise relationships with other people that are not good for me.
Q52g What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? No difference - I was already able to end relationships that are not good for me.
Q52h What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? No difference - I don't feel better able to develop and maintain positive relationships than before.
Q52i What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? It made things worse - I feel more confused now about how to develop and maintain positive relationships than I did befo
Q52j What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? I don't feel learning about positive relationships is very relevant to me right now.
Q52k What difference, if any, has being taught in school/college about how to develop and maintain positive relationships made to you? I don't know
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.
Q53b How much do you agree or disagree with the statement? Teachers are not the best people to teach young people about relationship becasue young people lead different lives.
Q53c How much do you agree or disagree with the statement? Learning about positive and negative relationships in school helps young people to keep themselves safe.
Q53d How much do you agree or disagree with the statement? Young people can figure out themselves what relationships are good or bad for them. They don't need to be taught about it in school.
Q53e How much do you agree or disagree with the statement? Talking about positive relationships in class can be upsetting for some young people.
Q54a Do you think you generally have positive relationships with your mother?
Q54b Do you think you generally have positive relationships with your father?
Q54c Do you think you generally have positive relationships with other family members?
Q54d Do you think you generally have positive relationships with your close friends?
Q54e Do you think you generally have positive relationships with other classmates in school/college?
Q54f Do you think you generally have positive relationships with your boyfriend or girlfriend?
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).
Q55b Have you personally experienced the following in the last year because of your gender? Sexual Violence (e.g. upskirting, unwanted touching, being coreced into sexual acts).
Q55c Have you personally experienced the following in the last year because of your gender? Psychological Violence (e.g. Being insulted, stalked, harassed, controlled against your will, or threatend with violence).
Q55d Have you personally experienced the following in the last year because of your gender? Online Violence (e.g. Receiving threats online or via social media, online trolling, or being sent or being asked for intimate images against your will).
Q55e Have you personally experienced any other type of violence in the last year because of your gender?
Q55f Have you personally experienced any of the listed forms of violence in the last year because of your gender? None of these.
Q55g Have you personally experienced any of the listed forms of violence in the last year because of your gender? I don't know.
Q56 How easy or difficult would it be for you to get help and support if you were a victim of gender-based violence?
Q57a If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? A family member.
Q57b If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? A close friend.
Q57c If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? My boyfriend/girlfriend.
Q57d If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? A charity or helpline.
Q57e If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? The police.
Q57f If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? A doctor or nurse.
Q57g If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? A teacher of other staff member in your school or college.
Q57h If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? Someone you trust in your church or religious community.
Q57i If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? Other.
Q57j If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? I would not feel comfortable discussing or reporting it.
Q57k If you were a victim of gender-based violence or abuse, who would you report it to? I don't know.
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?
Q59 Thinking of online violence, 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 online?
Q60 How likely or unlikely is it that you would intervene if someone is verbally assaulting a girl?
Q61 How likely or unlikely is it that you would intervene if a girl you know is being harassed by your peers on social media?
Q62 How likely or unlikely is it that you would intervene if your peers are making sexist jokes?
Q63 How likely or unlikely is it that you would intervene if you saw someone being touched, hugged, or kissed against their wishes?
Q64a How safe or unsafe do you feel in a quiet street close to your home?
Q64b How safe or unsafe do you feel in a busy public space such as a high street or train station?
Q64c How safe or unsafe do you feel in a park or other open space?
Q64d How safe or unsafe do you feel using public transport on your own?
Q64e How safe or unsafe do you feel when you are online?
Q65 Approximately how many hours would you spend on social media on an average day?
Q66a What social media apps do you use? Instagram.
Q66b What social media apps do you use? Snapchat.
Q66c What social media apps do you use? WhatsApp.
Q66d What social media apps do you use? X/Twitter.
Q66e What social media apps do you use? TikTok.
Q66f What social media apps do you use? Facebook.
Q66g What social media apps do you use? An online dating app.
Q66h What social media apps do you use? YouTube.
Q66i What social media apps do you use? Other.
Q67a Has the following happened to you on social media? Blackmail.
Q67b Has the following happened to you on social media? Sharing your information/photos/videos with others without your consent.
Q67c Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone attempting to build a relationship with you to try to manipulate you into doing things for them.
Q67d Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone stalking your activities.
Q67e Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone posting/sharing threatening, intimidating, or harassing material about you or towards you.
Q67f Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone posting/sharing material motivated by hostility/dislike towards your race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.
Q67g Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone posting/sharing material which you found offensive, indecent or obscene.
Q67h Has the following happened to you on social media? Offers to buy or sell illegal or stolen goods.
Q67i Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone using your infomation on social media to steal your identity.
Q67j Has the following happened to you on social media? Someone using your information on social media to hack into your accounts.
Q67k Has the following happened to you on social media? People deliberately being dishonest to you to obtain a financial/personal benefit or cause you to lose something.
Q67l I have not experienced any of these behaviours on social media.
Q68a Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? My girlfriend/boyfriend.
Q68b Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? My ex-girlfriend/ex-boyfriend
Q68c Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? Friends/classmates
Q68d Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? A family member.
Q68e Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? Another adult known to you offline.
Q68f Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? Another young person known to you offline.
Q68g Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? Someone you met on social media.
Q68h Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? A stranger.
Q68i Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? I don't know.
Q68j Thinking about the last question, do you know who behaved this way towards you? I prefer not to say.
Q69 Do you think that some people are more likely to engage in these behaviours on social media compare to others?
Q70 Can you explain who you think is more likely to engage in these behaviours on social media and why?
Q71 Do you think any of these behaviours are more likely to happen on some social media apps compared to others?
Q72 Can you please explain what behaviours you think are more likely to happen on which social media apps and why?
Q73a How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Blackmail
Q73b How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Sharing information/photos/videos about other people without their consent
Q73c How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Attempting to build relationships with others to try to manipulate them into doing things for them
Q73d How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Stalking another person's activities
Q73e How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Posting/sharing threatening, intimidating or harassing material
Q73f How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Posting/sharing material motivated by hostility/dislike towards another's race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender
Q73g How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Posting/sharing material which is offensive, indecent, or obscene
Q73h How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Buying or selling illegal or stolen goods
Q73i How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Using information on social media to steal another person's identity
Q73j How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Using information on social media to hack another person's account
Q73k How likely or unlikely are young people to engage in the following on social media? Deliberately being dishonest to obtain a financial/personal benefit or cause someone to lose something
Q74 How competent do you think most young people are to deal with these behaviours on social media?
Q75. Is there anything else you would like to say about social media use among young people?
Q25a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means treating people with kindness
Q25b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means going along with what people say or do even if you don’t think they are right
Q25c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means taking care of yourself
Q25d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means sticking up for your friends
Q25e How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means thinking before acting
Q25f How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means listening to other people's ideas
Q25g How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Respect means being taken seriously even if you are young
Q26a In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected at home?
Q26b In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected in school?
Q26c In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected in shops?
Q26d In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected at the doctor or in hospital?
Q26e In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected at sports clubs or playing fields?
Q26f In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected in youth clubs/youth centres?
Q26g In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected when using public transport, e.g. in a bus or train or when waiting for a bus or train
Q26h In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected in their neighbourhood?
Q26i In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected in public places, such as parks, leisure centres, or town/city centres?
Q26j In general, how often do you think young people feel respected or disrespected online?
Q27a How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Racism
Q27b How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Sectarianism
Q27c How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Sexism
Q27d How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Homophobia
Q27e How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Transphobia
Q27f How often have you personally experienced the following form of disrespect? Ageism
Q27g How often have you personally experienced the following: disrespect because of a disability?
Q27h How often have you personally experienced the following: being disrespected by a boyfriend or girlfriend?
Q28a How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Happy
Q28b How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Accepted
Q28c How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Included
Q28d How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Being taken seriously
Q28e How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Loved
Q28f How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Calm
Q28g How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Confident
Q28h How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Cared for
Q28i How does it make you feel when someone respects you? I don't really care
Q28j How does it make you feel when someone respects you? Something else
Q28k How does it make you feel when someone respects you? I don't really feel people respect me
Q29a How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Sad
Q29b How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Annoyed
Q29c How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Scared
Q29d How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Hurt
Q29e How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Excluded
Q29f How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Not being taken seriously
Q29g How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? Something else
Q29h How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? I don't really care
Q29i How does it make you feel when someone disrespects you? I don't really feel people respect me
Q30a How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you treat other people with respect, they are more likely to treat you with respect too
Q30b How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people should respect older people because they are older than them
Q30c How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? You should treat people with respect even if you think they don’t deserve it
Q30d How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Not doing what you are being told to do is disrespectful
Q30e How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Going along with someone is not the same as respecting them
Q30f How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? You feel better about yourself if you treat other people with respect
Q30g How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people are less respected because of their age
Q31 Is there anything else you would like to say about respect?
Q32 Have you recently been able to concentrate on whatever you are doing?
Q33 Have you recently lost much sleep over worry?
Q34 Have you recently felt you were playing a useful part in things?
Q35 Have you recently felt capable of making decisions about things?
Q36 Have you recently felt constantly under strain?
Q37 Have you recently felt you couldn't overcome your difficulties?
Q38 Have you recently been able to enjoy your normal day-to-day activities?
Q39 Have you recently been able to face up to your problems?
Q40 Have you recently been feeling unhappy and depressed?
Q41 Have you recently been losing confidence in yourself?
Q42 Have you recently been thinking of yourself as a worthless person?
Q43 Have you recently been feeling reasonably happy, all things considered?
GHQ12 caseness
GHQ12 Likert score
Q44 In general, how would you describe your mental health and wellbeing?
Q45a Over the last two weeks, I have felt cheerful and in good spirits
Q45b Over the last two weeks, I have felt calm and relaxed
Q45c Over the last two weeks, I have felt active and vigorous
Q45d Over the last two weeks, I woke up feeling fresh and rested.
Q45e Over the last two week, my daily life as been filled with things that interest me
Q46a I think I am doing pretty well in most situations
Q46b In most situations, I can think of many ways to get the things in life that are important to me
Q46c In most situations, I am doing just as well as other young people my age
Q46d In most situations, when I have a problem I can come up with lots of ways to solve it
Q46e In most situations, I think the things I have done in the past will help me in the future
Q46f In most situations, even when others want to quit I can find ways to solve the problem
Q47 Do you have at least one parent/carer with whom you feel safe?
Q48 Do you have at least one good friend?
Q49 Do you have any beliefs that give you comfort?
Q50 Do you like school?
Q51 Do you have at least one teacher who cares about you?
Q52 Do you have good neighbours?
Q53 Is there an adult (not a parent or carer) who could offer you support or advice?
Q54 Do you have opportunities to have a good time?
Q55 Do you like yourself and feel comfortable with yourself?
Q56 Do you have a predictable routine at home, like regular meals and regular bedtime?
Q57 Which one of the following should the Mental Health Champion focus on?
Q57 What should the Mental Health Champion focus on? Other
Q69 How safe do you feel living in this area?
Q70. How would you describe your area?
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?
Q71b How much do you agree or disagree that the PSNI keep this area safe?
Q71c How much do you agree or disagree that people in this area generally abide by the law?
Q71d How much do you agree or disagree that people in this area feel that they are protected by the law and justice system?
Q72a How much do you agree or disagree that there are low levels of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour in this area?
Q72b How much do you agree or disagree that there is a strong sense of community in this area?
Q72c How much do you agree or disagree that paramilitary groups have a controlling influence in this area?
Q72d How much do you agree or disagree that paramilitary groups help keep this area safe?
Q72e How much do you agree or disagree that paramilitary groups create fear and intimidation in this area?
Q72f How much do you agree or disagree that paramilitary groups contribute to crime, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in this area?
Q72g How much do you agree or disagree that there is a lot of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour among young people in this area?
Q72h How much do you agree or disagree that young people being influenced too much by paramilitary groups in this area?
Q73 What do you think the environment will be like in 25 years' time?
Q74a How important is it to have excellent air, water and land quality?
Q74b How important is it to have healthy and accessible environment and landscapes?
Q74c How important is it to have thriving, resilient and connected nature and wildlife?
Q74d How important is it to have sustainable production and consumption on land and at sea?
Q74e How important is it to have zero waste and highly developed circular economy?
Q74f How important is it to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions and improved climate resilience and adaptability?
Q75a How likely or unlikely are you to cut down on how much meat you eat?
Q75b How likely or unlikely are you to pay more for food to support more sustainable farming?
Q75c How likely or unlikely are you to go on fewer holidays where you need to fly?
Q75d How likely or unlikely are you to buy less single use plastic?
Q75e How likely or unlikely are you to choose to travel by public transport or bike rather than car when feasible?
Q75f How likely or unlikely are you to buy sustainably produced or second-hand clothes?
Q76a Have you heard of nature restoration?
Q76b Have you heard of rewilding?
Q77 How much do you agree or disagree that lynx should be reintroduced to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland?
Q78 How much do you agree or disagree that wolves should be reintroduced to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland?