2008 = 2008

Country
23 = Jamaica

2301 = KMR
2302 = Surrey ( except Urban St Andrews and Kingston)
2303 = Middlesex
2304 = Cornwall

Parish
2301 = Kingston
2302 = St. Andrew
2303 = St. Thomas
2304 = Portland
2305 = St. Mary
2306 = St. Ann
2307 = Trelawny
2308 = St. James
2309 = Hanover
2310 = Westmoreland
2311 = St. Elizabeth
2312 = Manchester
2313 = Clarendon
2314 = St. Catherine

1 = Urban
2 = Rural

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

Questionnaire language
2 = English

1 = Enero
2 = Febrero
3 = Marzo
4 = Abril

Sex
1 = Male
2 = Female

To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem the country?
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, road, blocks, 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 = DK/DR

Listen to the news on the radio?
1 = Every day
2 = Once or twice a week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = DK/DR

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 = DK/DR

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 = DK/DR

How would you describe your overall economic situation?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
8 = DK/DR

Have you ever requested help or cooperation from a member parliament ?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/DR

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

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

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

Taking into account the current public services in the country, who should be given more responsibilities?
1 = Much more to the central government
2 = Somewhat more to the central government
3 = The same amount to the central government and the parish councils
4 = Somewhat more to the parish councils
5 = Much more to the parish councils
8 = DK/DR

And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who should manage more money?
1 = Much more to the central government
2 = Somewhat more to the central government
3 = The same amount the central government and the parish councils
4 = Somewhat more the parish councils
5 = Much more the parish councils
8 = DK/DR

Over the past year 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 = DK/DR

Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. You attend them…
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = DK/DR
9 = Male

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 = DK/DR

Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that they are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy?
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy e
3 = not very trustworthy
4 = untrustworthy
8 = DK/DR

How much do you trust people that you meet for the first time?
1 = Totally trust them
2 = Somewhat trust them
3 = Trust them a little
4 = does not trust them at all
8 = DK/DR

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 can't be too careful in dealing with people
8 = DK/DR

According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings?
1 = Left
10 = Right
88 = DK/DR

In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

Were you a victim of an armed robbery in the past 12 months?
0 = No
88 = DK/DR

In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the authorities 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/DR

Speaking of the neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of falling victim to an assault or a 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/DR

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 = DK/DR

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 = DK/DR

Some people say that the police in this community (town, village) protect people from criminals, while others say that the police are the ones that are involved in the crime activity. What do you think?
1 = Police protects
2 = Police involved in crime
3 = Doesn`tprotect, not involved in crime or protect and involved in crime
8 = DK/DR

To what extent do you think the courts in Jamaica guarantee a fair trial?
1 = Not at all
7 = A lot
8 = DK/DR

Now speaking of Parliament without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the Members of Parliament are performing their jobs very well, well, neither well nor poorly, poorly, or very poorly
1 = Very well
2 = Well
3 = Neither well nor poorly (fair)
4 = Poorly
5 = Very poorly
8 = DK/DR

It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents/prime ministers limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, how much do you agree or disagree?
1 = Strongly disagree
7 = Strongly agree
8 = DK/DR

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way in which democracy functions 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

Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
1 = Strongly disapprove
10 = Strongly approve
88 = DK/DR

With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
1 = For most people it doesn’t matter whether a regime is democr
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other type of government
3 = Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may 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 = DK/DR

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, that is, the popular vote, is always the 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 = DK/DR

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

During election time, 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 parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2007?
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
8 = DK/DR

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 government clerk $1000. Do you think that what the woman did is
1 = Corrupt and should be punished
2 = Corrupt but justified
3 = Not corrupt
8 = DK/DR

Has a police officer ask you for a bribe during the past year? ?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/DR

During the past year did you have any official dealings in the parish council office?
0 = No
1 = Yes
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

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
8 = DK/DR

What is the name of the current president of the United States?
1 = Correct
2 = Incorrect
8 = Does not know
9 = No Answer

Are you registered to vote?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
8 = DK/DR

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

Who did you vote for in the last general elections?
77 = Other
88 = DK/DR
99 = INAP
2301 = PNP
2302 = JLP
2303 = NDP

In general, men are better political leaders than women. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
1 = Completely agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Completely disagree
8 = DK/DR

Would you say that your identification with that party [the party mentioned in VB11] 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 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

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/DR

Some people feel they have completely free choice and control over their lives, and other people feel that what they do has no real effect on what happens to them.
1 = A great deal of control
2 = Some control
3 = Very little control
4 = None at all
8 = DK/DR

Which of these two statements do you agree with the most:
1 = Taxing those with high incomes to help the poor is only fair
2 = Taxing those with high incomes to help the poor only punishes those who have worked the hardest
8 = DK/DR

Which of these two statements do you agree with the most:
1 = In a “fair” economic system, all people would earn about the same for their work
2 = In a “fair” economic system, people with more ability would eam higher incomes
8 = DK/DR

Which of these two statements do you agree with the most:
1 = Most people are essentially good and can be trusted
2 = Most people are not essentially good and cannot be trusted.
8 = DK/DR

The first item is . . . "Adequate health and medical care" . . .Should the individual or the government be responsible for providing this?
1 = Individual should be reponsible
10 = Government should be responsible
88 = DK/DR

On the first ladder, "0" is "often feel worried about the state of my health", and "10" is "feel completely secure about the state of my health". Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
88 = DK/DR

When the police come into your neighborhood do you usually feel that they are there to help you, or that they are there to abuse you?
1 = help
2 = abuse
8 = DK/DR

Do you feel that the interests of the police and the interests of the people in your neighborhood are basically opposed, or that you have a lot in common with the police--that you share similar interests?
1 = interests opposed
2 = a lot in common, share similar interests
8 = DK/DR

Do you think that a closer working relationship between police and persons in your community could help reduce crime, or would that make no difference?
1 = Yes, would help a lot
2 = Yes, would help somewhat
3 = No, would not help, make no difference
8 = DK/DR

Suppose a government programme were developed for this purpose. Would you be willing to work closely with the police on community projects to fight crime, or would you feel hesitant to do that?
1 = very willing
2 = willing
3 = somewhat hesitant
4 = very hesitant
8 = DK/DR

Laziness, little or no ambition
1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Not important cause
8 = DK/DR

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

Which is your religion?
1 = Catholic
2 = Mainline Protestant or Protestant non-Evangelical (Adventist
3 = Non-Christian Religions (Jewish, Muslims, Buddhists, Hinduis
4 = None, secularist or atheist (Do not believe in God)
5 = Evangelical and Pentecostal (Pentecostals, Charismatic non-C
6 = Mormons, Jehovah’s Witness, Spiritualists and Seventh-Day Ad
7 = Traditional Religions or Native Religions (Candomble, Vodoo,
8 = DK/DR

How often do you attend religious services? [Read options]
1 = More than once per week
2 = Once per week
3 = Once monthly
4 = One or twice yearly
5 = Never
8 = DK/DR

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

How do you generally use the remittances?
1 = Consumption (food, clothing)
2 = Housing (construction, repair)
3 = Education
4 = Community (schools repairs, reconstruction of churches/temples
5 = Health care
6 = Savings/investments
7 = Other
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

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

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

How often do you communicate with them?
1 = Everyday
2 = Once or twice per week
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

Do you have any intentions of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
1 = Yes
2 = 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 can not save
3 = Is not enough, you can not pay your bills
4 = Is not enough, you can not 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 live with you at the present time?
0 = none
88 = DK/DR
99 = INAP

Do you consider yourself black, indian, white, Chinese, mixed or of another race?
1 = White
4 = Black
5 = Mixed
6 = Indian
7 = Other
8 = DK/DR
9 = Chinese

What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
88 = DK/DR
2201 = English only
2202 = Patois only
2203 = Both English and Patois
2204 = Other

Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
1 = Everyday or almost everyday
2 = At least once per week
3 = At least once per month
4 = Many times during the year
5 = Rarely
6 = Never
8 = DK/DR

Vehicle
0 = No
3 = Three or more
8 = DK/DR

How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently…
1 = Working?
2 = Is not working, but has a job?
3 = Is actively looking for a job?
4 = Is a student?
5 = Does house work?
6 = Is retired, pensioner or permanently disable to work
7 = Doesn’t work and is not looking for a job?
8 = DK/DR

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 (works for others, does not own land)
12 = Artisan
13 = Domestic servant
14 = Servant
15 = Member of the armed forces or of the civil services
88 = DK/DR
99 = INAP

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 = INAP

How concerned would you say you are that you will be left without work or unemployed during the next 12 months?
1 = Very concerned
2 = Concerned
3 = A little concerned
4 = Not at all concerned
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP

Do you have health insurance through your employer?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/DR
9 = INAP