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To begin with, in your opinion, what is the most serious problem the country?
Listen to the news on the radio?
Watch the news on TV?
Read the news in newspapers?
Read the news on the Internet?
How would you describe the country's economic situation?
Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
How would you describe your overall economic situation?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Have you ever requested help or cooperation from a member parliament ?
Have you ever requested help or cooperation from a local public official (e.g, caretaker, parish councilor)?
Have you ever requested help or cooperation from any ministry, public institution or state agency?
Have you attended a town meeting, parish council meeting or other meeting in the past 12 months?
To what degree do you think parish council officials pay attention to what people request for in such meetings?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or parish councillor of the municipality within the past 12 months?
Would you say that the services the parish council is providing are…?
How have you or your neighbors been treated when you have had dealings with the parish councils?
Taking into account the current public services in the country, who should be given more responsibilities?
And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who should manage more money?
Over the past year have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?
Meetings of any religious organization?
Meetings of a parents association at school?
Meetings of a committee or council for community improvements?
Meetings of an association of professionals, traders or farmers?
Meetings of a labor union?
Meetings of a political party or political movement?
Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. You attend them…
Changing the subject, in general, how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are ..?
Now, speaking of the people from here, would you say that they are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy?
How much do you trust people that you meet for the first time?
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings?
In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest?
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the Prime Minister to shut down the parliament or do you think there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds to dissolve the Supreme Court or do you think that there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
Have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
Were you a victim of an armed robbery in the past 12 months?
Has your house been burglarized in the past 12 months? How many times?
In the past 12 months has any police officer mistreated you verbally, physically or assaulted you?
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?
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?
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?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the police would apprehend the guilty?
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?
To what extent do you think the courts in Jamaica guarantee a fair trial?
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of Jamaica?
To what extent do you think that citizens' basic rights are well protected by the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Jamaica?
To what extent do you trust the justice system ?
To what extent do you trust the National Electoral Commission?
To what extent do you trust the Armed Forces?
To what extent do you trust the Parliament?
To what extent do you trust the national government?
To what extent do you trust the National Police?
To what extent do you trust the Catholic Church?
To what extent do you trust the political parties?
To what extent do you trust the Prime Minister
To what extent do you trust the Supreme Court?
To what extent do you trust the Parish Council or municipality?
To what extent are you proud of being Jamaican?
To what extent do you trust the Attorney General?
To what extent do you trust the Office of the Auditor General?
To what extent do you trust the media?
To what extent do you trust the tax office?
To what extent do you trust the elections?
To what extent do you think that free trade agreements will help improve the economy?
To what extent would you say the current administration fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current administration promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current administration combats government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current administration protects human rights?
To what extent would you say the current administration improves the security of citizens?
To what extent would you say the current administration combats unemployment?
To what extent do you agree or disagree that political parties represent their voters well?
How much corruption is there in Jamaican political parties?
How much do political parties listen to people like you?
And now, thinking of the Parliament. To what extent does the Parliament obstruct the job of the Prime Minister?
And how much do Members of Parliament waste time discussing and debating?
How important for the country are the laws approved by the Parliament?
To what extend does the Parliament live up to your expectations?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of the current government of the Jamaica Labour Party…?:
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
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?
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree?
When the Supreme Court obstructs the work of our government, it should be ignored by our prime ministers. How much do you agree or disagree?
Our prime ministers must follow the will of the people because what the people want is always right. How much do you agree or disagree?
The people should govern directly and not through elected representatives. How much do you you agree or disagree? How much do you agree or disagree?
In today's world there is a battle between good and evil, and people must choose between one of them. How much do you agree or disagree that such a battle between good and evil exits??
Once the people decide what is right, we must prevent a minority from opposing them. How much do you agree or disagree?
The largest obstacle to progress in our country is the ruling class or oligarchy taking advantage of the people. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the interests of the country. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who govern this country are really interested in what people like me think. How much do you agree or disagree?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree
A person should feel free to live one's own life in one's own way, without worrying too much about how others might be affected. How much do you agree or disagree?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Despite our differences, we nationality have many things that unite us as a country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There can be democracy without political parties. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One must avoid dependence upon persons and things; the center of life should be found in oneself. How much do you agree or disagree or disagree with this statement?
The national government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The national government, more than individuals, is the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people
The national government, more than the private sector, is the primarily responsible for creating jobs
The national government should implement strong policies to reduce inequality between the rich and the poor
In life, an individual should for the most part "go it alone," having much time to oneself, attempting to control one's own life. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way in which democracy functions in Jamaica?
In your opinion, is Jamaica very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. To what extent would you approve or disapprove?
Of people creating road blocks. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people squatting on private property or land. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking control over factories, offices and other buildings. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group wanting hoping to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?
There are people who only say bad things about the Jamaican form of government, not just the government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to carry out peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
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?
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?
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?
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
An unemployed individual is the brother-in-law of an important politician, and the politician uses his influence to get his brother-in-law a job.
Has a police officer ask you for a bribe during the past year? ?
During the last year, did any public official ask you for a bribe?
During the past year did you have any official dealings in the parish council office?
Are you currently employed? At your workplace, did anyone ask you for an inappropriate payment during the last year?
During the last year, did you have any dealings with the courts? Did you have to pay a bribe at the courts within the past year?
Have you use any public health services during the past year? In order to receive attention in a hospital or a clinic during the past year, did you have to pay a bribe?
Did you have a child in school during the last year? Did you have to give a bribe at school during the last year?
Did anyone ask you for a bribe to avoid having the electricity cut off?
Do you think that the way things are, sometimes giving a bribe is justified?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is
What is the name of the current president of the United States?
What is the name of the Prime Minister of Jamaica?
How many constituencies does Jamaica have?
How long is the government's term of office in Jamaica?
What is the name of the current president of Brazil?
Are you registered to vote?
Did you vote in the last general elections?
Who did you vote for in the last general elections?
In general, men are better political leaders than women. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with?
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?
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
How often do you discuss politics with other people?
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.
Which of these two statements do you agree with the most:
The first item is . . . "Adequate health and medical care" . . .Should the individual or the government be responsible for providing this?
The next item is . . . "An adequate retirement income in old age". . .Should the individual or the government be responsible for providing this?
Employment training and retraining
Financial assistance to the disabled
Financial assistance during periods of unemployment
Adequate housing, a decent place to live
Financial assistance to poor families
Adequate health and medical care for the elderly
Employment, a decent job
Adequate health and medical care for the poor
Financial assistance to tertiary (university-level) students
Replacement of income lost due to accidental injury at work
Adequate nutrition for school-age children
Child-care assistance for working parents
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?
On the next ladder, "0" is "worry constantly about being able to provide basic necessities", and "10" is "feel completely secure about being able to afford basic necessities". Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
On the next ladder, "0" is "a life without love, friends, and warmth", and "10" is "a life full of love, warm friendships, and good family relations". Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
On the next ladder, "0" is "completely ignored by others", and "10" is "complete recognition and respect from others". Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
On the final ladder, "0" is "just about given up hope I'll ever get to do anything important or worthwhile", and "10" is "satisfied that I'm realizing my fullest potential in life". Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Laziness, little or no ambition
Lack of equal opportunity in Jamaican society
Lack of access to credit
Failed to take advantage of educational and training opportunities available to them
Low wages in some businesses and industries
Lack of thrift and proper money management
Lack of character and will power
Failure of private industry to provide enough jobs
Prejudice and discrimination against persons because of their colour or race
Lack of intelligence, ability, and talent
Being taken advantage of by persons who are better off than themselves
Failure of society to provide good schools for many Jamaicans
What was the last year of education you completed?
What is your age?
Which is your religion?
How often do you attend religious services? [Read options]
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?
Do you or someone who lives with you receive remittances from abroad?
How do you generally use the remittances?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
Do you have close relatives who lived before in this household and are now living abroad?
How often do you communicate with them?
Do you have any intentions of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
The salary that you receive and the total family income:
What is your marital status?
How many children do you have?
How many children live with you at the present time?
Do you consider yourself black, indian, white, Chinese, mixed or of another race?
What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
Television
Refrigerator
Conventional/landline telephone (not cellular)
Cellular telephone
Vehicle
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Motorcycle
Indoor plumbing
Indoor bathroom
Computer
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently…
What is your main occupation or type of work?
In this job are you:
How concerned would you say you are that you will be left without work or unemployed during the next 12 months?
Do you have health insurance through your employer?