2008 = 2008

Country
1 = Mexico
2 = Guatemala
3 = El Salvador
4 = Honduras
5 = Nicaragua
6 = Costa Rica
7 = Panama
8 = Colombia
9 = Ecuador
10 = Bolivia
11 = Peru
12 = Paraguay
13 = Chile
14 = Uraguay
15 = Brazil
16 = Venezuala
17 = Argentina
21 = Dominican Republic
22 = Haiti
23 = Jamaica
24 = Guyana
25 = Trinidad
26 = Belize
40 = Canada
41 = United States

2601 = Corozal
2602 = Orange Walk
2603 = Belize
2604 = Cayo
2605 = Stann Creek
2606 = Toledo

Sector
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10

1 = Urban
2 = Rural

1 = Belmopan/Belize City
4 = Town
5 = Rural areas

Language
1 = English
2 = Espagnol

Day of week
1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday

Citizen/resident of belize
1 = A Citizen of Belize

Statement of informed consent
1 = Yes, agree

Sample selector
1 = Male 18-34 A
2 = Male 18-34 B
3 = Male 18-34 C
4 = Male 18-34 D
5 = Male 35-49 A
6 = Male 35-49 B
7 = Male 35-49 C
8 = Male 35-49 D
9 = Male 50 + A
10 = Male 50 + B
11 = Male 50 + C
12 = Male 50 + D
13 = Female 18-34 A
14 = Female 18-34 B
15 = Female 18-34 C
16 = Female 18-34 D
17 = Female 35-49 A
18 = Female 35-49 B
19 = Female 35-49 C
20 = Female 35-49 D
21 = Female 50 + A
22 = Female 50 + B
23 = Female 50 + C
24 = Female 50 + D

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female

Age range
1 = 18 to 34
2 = 35 to 49
3 = 50 and over

Treatment assignment
1 = A - Standard VIC1/Private Response
2 = B - Standard VIC1/Non-Private
3 = C - Expanded VIC1/Private Response
4 = D - Expanded VIC1/Non-Private

To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country?
1 = Economy, problems with, crisis of
2 = Inflation, high prices
3 = Unemployment
4 = Poverty
5 = Delinquency, crime, violence
6 = Popular protests
7 = Land to farm, lack of
9 = Credit, lack of
10 = Environment
11 = Drug addiction
12 = Drug trafficking
13 = Corruption
14 = Gangs
15 = Government, bad
16 = Migration
17 = War against terrorism
18 = Roads in poor condition
19 = Water, lack of
20 = Population explosion
21 = Education, lack of, poor quality
22 = Health services, lack of
23 = Malnutrition
24 = Electricity, lack of
25 = Discrimination
26 = External debt
27 = Security, lack of
30 = Armed conflict
31 = Kidnappings
32 = Forced displacement of persons
33 = Terrorism
55 = Housing
56 = Human rights, violations of
57 = Violence
58 = Inequality
59 = Politicians
60 = Transportation, problems of
70 = Other
88 = Dont know

How frequently do you listen to the news on the radio?
1 = Every day / almost every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = Dont know

How would you describe the country’s economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = Dont know

Do you think that the country’s current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
1 = Better
2 = Same
3 = Worse
8 = Dont know

In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...A member of the National Assembly (Representative, Senator)?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know

Have you attended a city council meeting, town meeting or village meeting in the past 12 months?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know/remember

Would you say that the services the city/town/village council is providing are…?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor poor
4 = Poor
5 = Very poor
8 = Dont know

Taking into account the current public services in the country, who should be given more responsibilities?
1 = Much more be given to the central government
2 = Somewhat more be given to the central government
3 = The same amount be given to the central government and the city/town/village council
4 = Some more be given to the city/town/village council
5 = Much more be given to the city/town/village council
8 = Dont know

And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who should manage more money?
1 = Much more the central government
2 = Somewhat more the central government
3 = The same amount the central government and the city/town/village council.
4 = Some more the city/ town/village council
5 = Much more the city/ town/village council
8 = Dont know

In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = Dont know

Associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them…
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

Changing the subject, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = Dont know

Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy
4 = Untrustworthy
8 = Dont know

How much do you trust people that you meet for the first time?
1 = Completely trust them
2 = Somewhat trust them
3 = Trust them a little
4 = Not trust them at all
8 = Dont know

Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
1 = Most people can be trusted
2 = One cant be too careful in dealing with people
8 = Dont know

According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
1 = 1 - Left
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Right
88 = Dont know

To what degree do you agree that the government of Belize provides social services such as healthcare, education, housing, to foreigners who come to live or work in this country?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Somewhat agree
3 = Neutral
4 = Somewhat disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Dont know

Would you say that the people who come to live here from other countries do the jobs that Belizeans do not want to do, or generally take jobs away from Belizeans?
1 = Do the jobs that Belizeans do not want to do
2 = Take jobs away from Belizeans
8 = Dont know

Have you ever participated in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = Dont know

In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is high unemployment.
1 = A military take-over would be justified
2 = A military take-over would not be justified
8 = Dont know

In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances? When there is a lot of corruption.
1 = A military take-over be justified
2 = A military take-over NOT be justified
8 = Dont know

Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the Prime Ministers to shut down the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate) or do you think there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
1 = Yes, there can be sufficient grounds
2 = No, there can never be sufficient grounds
8 = Dont know

Now changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

What kind of crime were you a victim of, when and where did it happen, or do you not recall?
0 = Does not recall, could not respond at all/Dont know/remember
1 = Gave some answer
9 = N/A

What type of crime?
0 = Does not recall, could not respond at all/Dont know/remember
1 = Named type of crime
9 = N/A

About when did this occur?
0 = Unable to specify time/Dont know
1 = Named when occurred
9 = N/A

In what place did this occur?
0 = Unable to specify place/Dont know
1 = Named place where occurred
9 = N/A

Why did you not report the crime?
1 = Does not work
2 = It is dangerous and afraid of retaliation
3 = Did not have any proof
4 = It was not that serious
5 = Did not know where to report
6 = Other reason
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

Were you a victim of an armed robbery of property not including your car in the past 12 months? How many times?
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11
12 = 12 or more
88 = Dont know/Refused

Has your vehicle or motorcycle been stolen in the past 12 months? How many times?
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11
12 = 12 or more
88 = Dont know/Refused
99 = N/A

Respondent completed question properly
1 = Yes
2 = No

In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the authorities should always respect the law or that occasionally they can operate at the margin of the law?
1 = They should always respect the law
2 = Can act on the margins occasionally
8 = Dont know

Speaking of the neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe
4 = Very unsafe
8 = Dont know

Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have limited the places where you go shopping?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = Dont know

Because of fear of crime in the past 12 months you… Have you closed your business in the past 12 months because of fear of crime?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well-being?
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = Dont know

If you had to report an act of crime or violence, to which institution would you do it?
0 = Would not report
1 = Local government
2 = Police
3 = Justice (District attorney or local prosecutor)
4 = Church
5 = Media
6 = Other
7 = Human Rights
8 = Dont know

If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = Dont know

To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
1 = A lot
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = Dont know

Some people say that the police in this community (town, village) protect people from criminals, while others say that the police that are involved in the criminal activity. What do you think?
1 = Police protect
2 = Police involved in crime
3 = Doesn’t protect, but is not involved in crime or protect and involved in crime
8 = Dont know

Talking about the city or town where you live, do you think that the level of violence is generally high, medium, or low?
1 = High
2 = Medium
3 = Low
8 = Dont know

What measures have you taken?
1 = You have installed fences or exterior walls around your ...
2 = You have installed barbed wire, razor, electrified fence ...
3 = You have installed a security system in your house
4 = You have put more locks on the doors of your house
5 = You have bought a gun
6 = You have hired a private security service or security guard
7 = Other measures
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

How much would you be willing to pay annually for insurance that would compensate or reimburse the losses or damages caused by crime against you or any members of your family?
8888 = DK/DR

Which of the following do you consider to be the main cause of insecurity in your community?
1 = Lack of police
2 = Lack of justice
3 = Poverty
4 = Lack of youth or after school programs
8 = Dont know
9 = No insecurity in my community

To complete this section, how concerned do you think politicians are with improving the security of your city or community: very, somewhat, a little or not at all?
1 = Very concerned
2 = Somewhat concerned
3 = A little concerned
4 = Not at all concerned
8 = Dont know

To what extent do you think the courts in Belize guarantee a fair trial?
1 = 1 - Not at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - A lot
8 = Dont know

Now speaking of the National Assembly (House of Representative and Senate). Thinking in those members of the National Assembly as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the Members of the National Asse
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor poorly
4 = Poorly
5 = Very poorly
8 = Dont know

It is necessary for the progress of this country that our prime ministers limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, How much do you agree or disagree?
1 = 1 - Strongly disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - Strongly agree
8 = Dont know

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the form of democracy in Belize?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = Dont know

In your opinion, is Belize very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
1 = Very democratic
2 = Somewhat democratic
3 = Not very democratic
4 = Not at all democratic
8 = Dont know

Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
1 = 1 - Strongly disapprove
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Strongly approve
88 = Dont know

With which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
1 = For most people it doesnt matter whether a regime is dem ...
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other form of government
3 = Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may ...
8 = Dont know

Do you think that our country needs a government that rules with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
1 = Iron fist
2 = Participation for all
8 = Dont know

There are people who say that we need a strong leader that does not have to be elected. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
1 = We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected
2 = Electoral democracy is the best
8 = Dont know

With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
1 = As citizens we should be more active in questioning our leaders
2 = As citizens we should show more respect for the authority of our leaders
8 = Dont know

During election time, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or candidate. How often have you tried to convince others to vote for a party or candidate?
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = Dont know

There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2008?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
8 = Dont know

A mother of several children needs to obtain a birth certificate for one of them. In order not to waste time waiting, she pays the county or municipal clerk BZ$10. Do you think that what the woman did is
1 = Corrupt and should be punished
2 = Corrupt but justified
3 = Not corrupt
8 = Dont know

Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
8 = Dont know

What is the name of the current president of the United States?
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
8 = Dont know
9 = No Answer

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
8 = Dont know

Did you vote in the last general elections of 2008?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
8 = Dont know

Who did you vote for in the last general elections of 2008?
0 = None (Blank ballot or spoiled or null ballot)
77 = Other
88 = Dont know
99 = N/A
2601 = UDP United Democratic Party
2602 = PUP Peoples United Party

In general, men are better political leaders than women. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
8 = Dont know

Do you currently identify with a political party?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know
9 = INAP

Which political party do you identify with?
77 = Other
88 = Dont know
99 = N/A
2601 = UDP United Democratic Party
2602 = PUP Peoples United Party
2603 = NRP National reform Party
2604 = VIP Vision inspired by People
2605 = PNP Peoples National Party
2606 = NABR National Alliance for Belizean Rights
2607 = WTP We the People Reform Movement

Would you say that your identification with that party is very weak, weak, not weak or strong, strong, very strong?
1 = Very weak
2 = Weak
3 = Not weak or strong
4 = Strong
5 = Very Strong
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

How often do you discuss politics with other people?
1 = Daily
2 = A few times a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
8 = Dont know

What was the highest level of education you completed?
88 = Dk/DR

How old are you?
888 = DK/DR

What is your religion?
1 = Catholic
2 = Mainline Protestant or Protestant non-Evangelical
3 = Non-Christian Religions
4 = None, securalist or atheist
5 = Evangelical and Pentecostal
6 = Mormons, Jehovahs Witness, Spiritualists and Seventh-Day ...
7 = Traditional Religions or Native Religions
8 = DK/DR

How often do you attend religious services?
1 = More than once per week
2 = Once per week
3 = Once a month
4 = Once or twice a year
5 = Never
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this household fit, including remittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
0 = No income
1 = Less than BZ$50
2 = BZ$50- BZ$100
3 = BZ$101-BZ$150
4 = BZ$151-BZ$200
5 = BZ$201-BZ$300
6 = BZ$301-BZ$500
7 = BZ$501-BZ$700
8 = BZ$701-BZ$1000
9 = BZ$1001-BZ$1500
10 = More than BZ$1500
88 = Dont know/Refused

Does your family receive remittances from abroad?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know/Refused

How do you generally use the remittances?
1 = Consumption (food, clothing)
2 = Housing (construction, repair)
3 = Education
4 = Community (schools repairs, reconstruction of churches/t ...
5 = Health care
6 = Savings/Investment
7 = Other
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = Nothing
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living abroad?
1 = In the United States only
2 = In the United States and in other countries
3 = In other countries (not in the United States)
4 = No
8 = Dont know

How often do you communicate with them?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A

The salary that you receive and total family income :
1 = Good enough for you, you can save from it
2 = Is just enough for you, so that you do not have major problems
3 = Is not enough for you, you are stretched
4 = Is not enough for you, you are having a hard time
8 = Dont know/Refused

What is your marital status?
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Common law marriage
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Widowed
8 = Dont know/Refused

How many children do you have?
88 = DK/DR

How many children live with you at the present time?
88 = DK/DR
99 = N/A

Do you consider yourself white, creole, spanish, mestizo, indigenous, garifuna or other?
1 = Black/ African
2 = Caucasian/White
3 = Chinese
4 = Creole
5 = East Indian
6 = Garifuna
7 = Maya Ketchi
8 = Maya Mopan
9 = Maya Yucatec
10 = Mennonite
11 = Mestizo
13 = Spanish
14 = Other
88 = Dont know/Refused

What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
88 = Dont know/Refused
2601 = Chinese
2602 = Creole
2603 = English
2604 = Garifuna
2605 = German
2606 = Hindi
2607 = Maya Ketchi
2608 = Maya Mopan
2609 = Maya Yucatec
2610 = Spanish
2611 = Other

Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
1 = Everyday or almost everyday
2 = At least once a week
3 = At least once a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
8 = Dont know

Television
0 = No
1 = Yes

Vehicle
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3+

How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently
1 = Working
2 = Not working, but have a job
3 = Actively looking for a job
4 = A student
5 = Taking care of the home
6 = Retired, a pensioner or permanently disable to work
7 = Not working and not looking for a job
8 = Dont know/Refused

What is your main occupation or type of work?
1 = Professional, intellectual or scientist
2 = Manager
3 = Technical or mid-level professional
4 = Skilled worker
5 = Government official
6 = Office worker
7 = Businessperson
8 = Food vendor
9 = Employee in the service sector
10 = Farmer
11 = Farmhand
12 = Artisan
13 = Domestic servant
14 = Servant
15 = Member of the armed forces or civil services
88 = Dont know
99 = N/A

In this job are you:
1 = A salaried employee of the government or an independent state-owned enterprise?
2 = A salaried employee in the private sector?
3 = Owner or partner in a business
4 = Self-employed
5 = Unpaid worker
8 = Dont know/Refused
9 = N/A

Do you have health insurance through your employer?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Dont know/Refused
9 = N/A

During your childhood, where did you mainly live? In the countryside?
1 = In the countryside, a rural area
2 = In a town
3 = In a city
8 = Dont know/Refused

Where were you living 5 years ago?
1 = In the same municipality
2 = In another municipality in the country
3 = In another country
8 = Dont know/Refused

The place where you lived 5 years ago was:
1 = A town or city smaller than this one
2 = A town or city larger than this one
3 = A town or city like this one
8 = Dont know
9 = N/A