Country
23 = Jamaica

Region
2301 = Kingston Metropolitan Region (KMR)
2302 = Parish Capitals and Main Towns
2303 = Rural Area

Parish
1 = Kingston
2 = St. Andrew
3 = St. Thomas
4 = Portland
5 = St. Mary
6 = St. Ann
7 = Trelawny
8 = St. James
9 = Hanover
10 = Westmoreland
11 = St. Elizabeth
12 = Manchester
13 = Clarendon
14 = St. Catherine

Constituency
88 = DK

8888 = DK

Urban/Rural
1 = Urban
2 = Rural

Area size
1 = National Capital (Metropolitan area)
2 = Large City
3 = Medium City
4 = Small City
5 = Rural Area

Month
5 = May
6 = June
7 = July
8 = August
9 = September

Sex
1 = Male
2 = Female

To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem the country faces?
1 = Economy, problems with, crisis of
2 = Inflation, high prices
3 = Unemployment, lack of job opportunities
4 = Poverty
5 = Delinquency, crime, violence
6 = Popular protests (strikes, roadblocks, work stoppages, etc)
7 = Land to farm, lack of
9 = Credit, lack of
10 = Environment
11 = Drug addiction
12 = Drug trafficking
13 = Corruption
14 = Gangs
15 = Bad government
16 = Migration
17 = War against terrorism
18 = Roads in poor condition
19 = Water, lack of
20 = Demographic explosion
21 = Education, lack of, poor quality
22 = Health services, lack of provision
23 = Malnutrition
24 = Electricity, lack of
25 = Discrimination
26 = External debt
27 = Security (lack of)
30 = Armed conflict
31 = Kidnapping
32 = Forced displacement
33 = Terrorism
55 = Housing
56 = Human rights, violations of
57 = Violence
58 = Inequality
59 = Politicians
60 = Transportation, problems of
70 = Other
88 = Doesn't know

In a few words, what does democracy mean to you?
0 = It does not have any meaning
1 = Liberty (without specifying what type)
2 = Economic Liberty
3 = Liberty of expression, voting, choice, and human rights
4 = Liberty of movement
5 = Liberty, lack of
6 = Being independent
7 = Well being, economic progress, growth
8 = Well being, Lack of, no economic progress
9 = Capitalism
10 = Free trade, free business
11 = Employment, more opportunities of
12 = Employment, lack of
13 = Right to choose leaders
14 = Elections, voting
15 = Free elections
16 = Fraudulent elections
17 = Equality (without specifying)
18 = Economic equality, or equality of classes
19 = Gender equality
20 = Equality to the laws
21 = Racial or ethnic equality
22 = Equality, Lack of, inequality
23 = Limitations of participation
24 = Participation (without saying which type)
25 = Participation of minorities
26 = Power of the people
27 = Human Rights, respect rights
28 = Disorder, lack of justice, corruption
29 = Justice
30 = Obey the law, less corruption
31 = Non-military government
32 = Live in peace, without war
33 = War, invasions
80 = Other answer
88 = DK/NA

Of these meanings of democracy you have said, in your opinion, which is the most important?
1 = Liberty (without specifying what type)
2 = Economic Liberty
3 = Liberty of expression, voting, choice, and human rights
4 = Liberty of movement
5 = Liberty, lack of
6 = Being independent
7 = Well being, economic progress, growth
8 = Well being, Lack of, no economic progress
9 = Capitalism
10 = Free trade, free business
11 = Employment, more opportunities of
12 = Employment, lack of
13 = Right to choose leaders
14 = Elections, voting
15 = Free elections
16 = Fraudulent elections
17 = Equality (without specifying)
18 = Economic equality, or equality of classes
19 = Gender equality
20 = Equality to the laws
21 = Racial or ethnic equality
22 = Equality, Lack of, inequality
23 = Limitations of participation
24 = Participation (without saying which type)
25 = Participation of minorities
26 = Power of the people
27 = Human Rights, respect rights
28 = Disorder, lack of justice, corruption
29 = Justice
30 = Obey the law, less corruption
31 = Non-military government
32 = Live in peace, without war
33 = War, invasions
80 = Other answer
88 = DK/NA

How often do you listen to the news on the radio?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = Don't know

How often do you watch the news on TV?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = DK

How would you describe the country's economic situation?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = Doesn't 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 = Doesn't know

Have you ever requested help or cooperation from a Member of Parliament?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/DR

Have you ever requested help or cooperation from Any local authorities?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NR

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

During last year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = DK
9 = N/A

Have you donated money or material to help address a problem in your community of in your neighborhood?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A

How often do you attend the meetings of any religious organization?
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = DK

Changing the subject, in general, how satisfied are you with your life?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK

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

To what degree do you think parish councilors pay attention to what people ask for in such meetings?
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Very little
4 = Not at all
8 = DK/DR

Would you say that the services the parish council is providing are very good, good, neither good nor poor (fair), poor, or very poor?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor poor (fair)
4 = Poor
5 = Very poor
8 = DK/DR

How have they treated you or your neighbors when you have had dealings with the parish council?
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor badly
4 = Badly
5 = Very badly
8 = DK/DR

In your opinion, should the parish council be given more money and more responsibility or should the national government assume more responsibility and provide local services?
1 = More money to the parish council
2 = National govt should assume greater responsibility
3 = Nothing should change
4 = More to parish council if it provides better services
8 = DK/DR

Would you be willing to pay more taxes to the parish council/local government so that it could provide better services, or do you believe that it would not be worth it to do so?
1 = Willing to pay more
2 = Not worth it
8 = DK/DR

In your opinion what is the most serious problem at present in this parish council division?
0 = None
1 = Lack of water
2 = Lack of road repair
3 = Lack of security, delinquency
4 = Lack of public sanitation
5 = Lack of services
6 = The economic situation, lack of funds, aid
10 = Poor administration
11 = Neglect of the environment
77 = Other
88 = DK/DR

How much has the parish councilor done to solve this problem?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = Nothing
8 = DK
9 = NA

Have you ever participated in drafting the parish council's budget?
0 = Has not participated
1 = Yes, has participated
8 = DK/DR

How much confidence do you have that the parish councilor's office manages funds well?
0 = None
1 = Little
2 = Some
3 = A lot
8 = DK/DR

Have you carried out any official dealings or requested any document at the parish council in the past year?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/DR

How were you treated?
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor poorly
4 = Poorly
5 = Very poorly
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A

Did they resolve your problem or request?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A

How much influence do you think you have on what the parish council does?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK/DR

How interested do you think the parish councilor is in the people's participation in the work of the parish council?
0 = Not at all interested
1 = Little interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Very interested
8 = DK/DR

Would a military take over be justified when there is high unemployment?
1 = It would be justified
2 = It would not be justified
8 = DK

Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient gounds for the Prime Ministers to close down parliament, or do you think there can never be a sufficient reason to do so?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK

Which do you most agree: (1) it is necessary for progress that our PM limit the voice and vote of the opposition parties; or (2) Even if they delay the progress of the country, our PM should not limit the voice and vote of the opposition parties
1 = PMs should limit voice/vote of opposition parties
2 = PMs should not limit voice/vote of the opposition parties
8 = DK/DR

Which do you most agree: (1) The Parliament slows down the work of our PMs, and should be ignored; (2) Even when it hinders the work of the government, Our PMs cannot pass over the Parliament
1 = Parliament slows down the work of PMs, and should be ignored
2 = Even when it hinders, our PMs cannot pass over Parliament
8 = DK/DR

Which do you most agree: (1) The judges frequently hinder the work of the PMs, and they should be ignored; (2) Even when the judges sometimes hinder the work or our PMs, their decisions should always be obeyed
1 = Judges hinder the work of PMs, and should be ignored
2 = Even when judges hinder PMs, decisions should be obeyed
8 = DK/DR

Which do you most agree: (1) Our PMs ought to have necessary power to act in favour of the national interest; (2) Our Prime Ministers' power ought to be limited so that our freedoms are not placed at risk
1 = PMs ought to have power to act in national interest
2 = PMs' power ought to be limited so freedoms aren't at risk
8 = DK/DR

Which do you most agree: (1) Our PMs ought to do what the people want, even if the laws would prevent them from doing so; (2) Our Prime Ministers ought to obey the laws even if the people don't like it
1 = PMs ought to do what people want, even if laws prevent them
2 = PMs ought to obey the laws even if the people don't like it
8 = DK/DR

What kind of crime were you the victim of?
1 = Robbery without physical aggression or threat
2 = Robbery with physical aggression or threat
3 = Physical aggression without robbery
4 = Rape or sexual assault
5 = Kidnapping
6 = Damage to property
7 = Home burglary
77 = Other
88 = DK
99 = N/A (was not a victim)

Did you report the incident to any institution?
1 = Yes
2 = Did not report it
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A (was not a victim)

Why didn't you report the incident?
1 = It doesn't serve any purpose
2 = It is dangerous and for fear of reprisal
3 = Didn't have any evidence
4 = It wasn't serious
5 = Didn't know where to make the report
8 = DK
9 = N/A (was not a victim)

In order to capture criminals do you think that the authority should always respect the law or occasionally, they can operate at the margin of the law?
1 = They should always respect the law
2 = Can operate at the margin of the law occasionally
8 = DK

Speaking of the place or neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of falling victim to an assault or robbery, 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 = DK

And, speaking of the country in general, how much do 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 = NS/NR

To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs?
1 = A great deal
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK

Some people say that the police in this neighborhood protect people from criminals while others say that the police are the ones that are involved in crime. What do you think?
1 = Police protects
2 = Police involved in crime
8 = DK

How satisfied are you with the Police?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK/DR
9 = Didn't have any official dealings

To what extent do you think the courts of justice in Jamaica guarantee a fair trial?
1 = Not at all
7 = A lot
8 = Doesn't know

To what extent would you say the current Government combats poverty?
8 = DK

Speaking in general of the current government, would you say that the work being done by the PNP government is:
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = DK/DR

Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
1 = Strongly disagree
7 = Strongly agree
8 = Doesn't know

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way in which democracy works in Jamaica?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK/DR

In your opinion, is Jamaica 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 = DK/DR

Approval/disapproval of people participating in legal demonstrations
1 = Strongly disapprove
10 = Strongly approve
88 = Doesn't know

With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
1 = Doesn't matter if regime is democratic or non-democratic
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other type of government
3 = An authoritarian govt can be preferable to a democratic one
8 = DK/DR

Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
1 = Iron fist
2 = Participation for all
8 = Doesn't respond

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

During elections, some people try to convince others to vote for some 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 = DK/DR

There are persons who work for some party or candidate during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2002?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
8 = DK/DR

A Member of Parliament accepts a bribe of ten thousand dollars from a company. Do you think that what the M.P. did is:
1 = Corrupt and should be punished
2 = Corrupt but justified
3 = Not corrupt
8 = DK

Did any police official ask you for bribe during the last year?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK

During the last year, did you have any official dealings in the parish council? During the last year, to process any kind of document (like a license for example), did you have to pay any money above that required by law?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK
9 = No/NA

Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is (1) very common, (2) common, (3) uncommon, or (4) very uncommon?
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
8 = DK/DR

What is the name of the current President of the United States?
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
8 = Don't know
9 = No Answer

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
8 = Doesn't know

Did you vote in the last general elections?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
8 = DK

For which party did you vote for Member of Parliament in the last general elections?
0 = None (Blank ballot or vote canceled)
1 = PNP
2 = JLP
3 = NDM
77 = Other
88 = Doesn't know
99 = N/A (didn't vote)

Why did you not vote in the last general elections?
1 = Lack of transport
2 = Sickness
3 = Lack of interest
4 = Didn't like any candidate
5 = Doesn't believe in the system
6 = Lack of an identity card
7 = Was not located in the electoral rolls
10 = Was below the voting age
11 = Arrived late and polling station was closed
12 = Had to work/Lack of time
13 = Physical incapacity or handicap
14 = Other reason
88 = DK/DR
99 = N/A (voted)

When you voted, which of the following three reasons was the most important reason for your vote?
1 = The qualities of the candidate
2 = The political party of the candidate
3 = The plan of government of the candidate
8 = DK
9 = N/A (didn't vote)

Which political party do you identify with?
1 = PNP
2 = JLP
3 = NDM
77 = Other
88 = DK
99 = N/A

How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK

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 = DK

A very effective way of correcting employee's mistakes is to reprimand them in front of other employees. To what extent do you agree with this practice?
1 = Strongly disagree
7 = Strongly agree
8 = DK/DR

Have you ever felt discriminated against or treated in an unjust manner because of your physical appearance or the way you talk, in governmental offices (courts, ministries, conference centre etc)?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NA

Have you ever felt discriminated against or treated in an unjust manner because of your physical appearance or the way you talk, when you looked for a job in a company or business?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK
9 = N/A

What was the last year of education you completed?
0 = None
88 = DK/DR

What is your denomination?
1 = Catholic
2 = Non-Catholic Christian (including the Jehovah Witnesses)
3 = Other non-Christian
4 = None
5 = Evangelical
8 = DK/WS

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 $5,000
2 = $5,001- $10,000
3 = $10,001- $20,000
4 = $20,001- $30,000
5 = $30,001- $45,000
6 = $45,001- $60,000
7 = $60,001 - $80,000
8 = $80,001 - $150,000
9 = $150,001-$250,000
10 = $250,001 and above
88 = DK/DR

Does your family receive remittances from abroad?
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,001- $10,000
3 = $10,001- $20,000
4 = $20,001- $30,000
5 = $30,001- $45,000
6 = $45,001- $60,000
7 = $60,001 - $80,000
8 = $80,001 - $150,000
9 = $150,001-$250,000
10 = $250,001 and above
99 = No/NA

To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
8 = DK
9 = N/A

Do you have close relatives who lived before in this household and are now living abroad?
1 = Yes, in the United States only
2 = Yes, in the United States and in other countries
3 = Yes, in other countries (not in the United States)
4 = No
8 = DK/DR

The salary that you receive and the total family income:
1 = Is enough, you can save
2 = Is just enough, you cannot save
3 = Is not enough, you cannot pay your bills
4 = Is not enough, you cannot cover your basic needs
8 = DK/DR

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

How many children do you have?
0 = none
88 = DK

Do you consider yourself, Black, Chinese, Mixed, White or of another race?
1 = White
2 = Chinese
3 = Indian
4 = Black
5 = Mixed
6 = Other
8 = DK/DR

What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
1 = English only
2 = Patois only
3 = Both (English and Patois)
4 = Other
8 = DK/DR

Household has television set
0 = No
1 = Yes

“Household has vehicle"
0 = No
1 = One
2 = Two
3 = Three or more

What is your main occupation?
1 = Professional, manager
2 = Technician
3 = Office worker
4 = Sales person
5 = Farmer
6 = Farmhand
7 = Handicraft worker
8 = Domestic servant
9 = Other services
10 = Skilled worker
11 = Unskilled worker
12 = Student
13 = Housewife
14 = Retired/with independent means
88 = DK/DR

In this job are you:
1 = A salaried employee of the government
2 = A salaried employee in the private sector
3 = Owner or partner in a business
4 = Self-employed
5 = Unpaid worker
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A

Besides you, how many employees are there in the place where you work?
1 = Less than 5 employees
2 = 5 to 9 employees
3 = 10 to 19 employees
4 = 20 to 100 employees
5 = More than 100 employees
8 = DK/DR
9 = N/A

For how many weeks during the last year were you unemployed?
88 = DK
99 = N/A

During your childhood, where did you live mainly? In the country? In a town? Or in a city?:
1 = In the country
2 = In a town
3 = In a city
8 = DK/DR

Five years ago, where did you live?
1 = In the same parish council
2 = In another parish council in the country
3 = In another country
8 = DK/DR

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 = Doesn't know
9 = N/A

888 = DK/NS