Interviewee
Country
Weight
Nationality. Used in question texts
Stratum_code
Islands
Primary Sampling Unit
Regional Corporation
Community
TTSEGMENTO Enumeration District ( ED
Urban / rural
Size of place
Questionnaire language
Cluster description
CLUSTER, Final sampling unit, sampling point [A cluster cannot be larger than 8 interviews in urban towns, and 12 in rural areas]
Questionnaire number [assigned at the office]. Interview number
[Interviewer]
[Note down; do not ask] Sex:
To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are... [Read options]?
COA4: Most serious problem faced by the country
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?
Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of THE COUNTRY will be better, the same or worse than it is now?
How would you describe YOUR overall economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from... A member of Parliament
A local public official or local government (e.g., a member of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA))
Any ministry or minister, state agency or public institution
Have you attended a town meeting, city council meeting, or other meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or member of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA)?
Did they resolve your matter or request?
Would you say that the services the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is providing to the people are...? [Read options]
In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood? Please, tell me if you did it at least once a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year or never in last 12 months.
Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them...
Meetings of a parents' association at school? Do you attend them...
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them...
Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers? Do you attend them...
And meetings of a labour union? Do you attend them...
Meetings of a political party or political organization? Do you attend them...
Meeting of any other volunteer or community group or association?
Associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them...
On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment? Please choose the ladder that represent best your opinion. [Point out the number on the card that represents "the worst life possible" and the number that represents "the best life possible". Indicate
On which step would you say you stood two years ago, that is to say in 2008?
[TAKE BACK CARD A] Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this community are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...? [Read options]
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 "liberals" and "conservatives" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale? Indicate the box that comes closest to your own position
[Take back card B] And now thinking about THE LAST 12 MONTHS... In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
Times
What was the purpose of the protest? [DON'T READ. ONLY MARK ONE ANSWER. If the respondent participated in more than one, ask about the most recent protest. If the protest had more than one purpose, ask for the most important.]
When there is high unemployment
When there are a lot of social protests
When there is a lot of crime
When there is a lot of corruption
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close Parliament and govern without Parliament?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to dissolve the Supreme Court and govern without Supreme Court?
Have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, have you been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail, extortion, violent threats or ANY OTHER TYPE of crime in the past 12 months?
Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it? [Read the options]
¿Could you tell me, in what place that last crime occurred?[Read options]
Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, has any other person living in your household been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail, extortion, violent threats or ANY
Thinking of the most recent crime, what kind of crime was that person the victim of? [Read the options]
¿Could you tell me, in what place that last crime occurred? [Read options]
In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occassionaly they can cross the line?
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?
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? [Read the options]
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty? [Read the options]
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
I am going to ask you a series of questions. I am going to ask you that you use the numbers provided in the ladder to answer. Remember, you can use any number. To what extent do you think the courts in {PAIS} guarantee a fair trial? (Read: If you think the
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of {PAIS}?
To what extent do you think that citizens' basic rights are well protected by the political system of {PAIS}?
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of {PAIS}?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of {PAIS}?
To what extent do you trust the justice system?
To what extent do you trust the Elections and Boundaries Commission?
To what extent do you trust the Trinidad & Tobago Defense Force?
To what extent do you trust the Parliament?
To what extent do you trust the National Government?
To what extent do you trust the Trinidad & Tobago Police?
To what extent do you trust the Catholic Church?
To what extent do you trust the Protestant 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 Tobago House of Assembly (THA)?
To what extent are you proud of being Tobagonian?
To what extent do you trust the ministry of the Attorney General?
To what extent do you trust the office of the Ombudsman?
To what extent do you trust the mass media?
To what extent do you trust the Integrity commission?
To what extent do you trust elections?
To what extent do you believe that free trade agreements help to improve the economy?
To what extent would you say the current government fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current government improves citizen safety?
To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment?
To what extent would you say that the current government is managing the economy well?
How worried are you that there will be terrorist attacks in this country in the next 12 months?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of terrorism?
Thinking of political parties in general, to what extent do {PAIS}'s political parties represent their voters well?
To what extent are {PAIS}'s political parties corrupt? Remember that 1 means "not at all corrupt" and 7 means "very corrupt"
To what extent do {PAIS}'s political parties listen to the average person?
[Take back card C] Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of Prime Minister, Patrick Manning? [Read the options]
Now speaking of the Parliament, and thinking of the members of parliament and senators as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of parliament and senators are performing their jobs: very we
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 with that view?
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
When the Supreme Court obstructs the work of our government, our prime ministers should ignore it. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Despite our differences, we Trinidadians and Tobagonians have many things that unite us as a country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government of {PAIS}, 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 government of {PAIS}, more than individuals, should be the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government of {PAIS}, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government of {PAIS} should implement strong policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government of {PAIS}, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government of {PAIS}, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
[Take back Card D] In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in {PAIS}?
In your opinion, is {PAIS} 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. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in the blocking of roads to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing private property or land to protest. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing factories, offices and other buildings as a form of protest. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group working 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 form of government of {PAIS}, not just the incumbent government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people's RIGHT TO VOTE? Please read me the number from the sc
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed TO CONDUCT PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS in order to express their views? Please read me the number
Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the form of government of {PAIS}, 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?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the right to marry?
Which of the following statements do you agree with 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 who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think? [Read the options]
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? [Read the options]
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 2007?
Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the local government?
In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document (like a permit, for example), did you have to pay any money beyond that required by law?
Do you work?
In your work, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, have you had any dealings with the courts?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts in the last twelve months?
Have you used any public health services in the last twelve months?
In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?
Have you had a child in school in the last twelve months?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school in the last twelve months?
Did anyone ask you for a bribe to avoid having the electricity shut off?
Do you think given the way things are, sometimes paying a bribe is justified?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is [Read]
You see yourself as a: Sociable and active person
[You see yourself as a] Critical and quarrelsome person
[You see yourself as a] Dependable and self-disciplined person
[You see yourself as an] Anxious and easily upset person
[You see yourself as an] Open to new experiences and intellectual person
[You see yourself as a] Quiet and shy person
[You see yourself as a] Generous and warm person
[You see yourself as a] Disorganized and careless person
[You see yourself as a] Calm and emotionally stable person
[You see yourself as an] Uncreative and unimaginative person
[Take back Card D] Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others say that we are suffering but it is not very serious, while others say that there is not an economic crisis. What do you think? [Read options]
Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following: [READ LIST]
Are you registered to vote?
Did you vote in the last GENERAL ELECTIONS of 2007?
Who did you vote for in the last general elections of 2007? [DON'T READ THE LIST]
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with? [Don't read the list]
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
How often do you discuss politics with other people? [Read the options]
If the next general elections were being held this week, what would you do? [Read options]
What is the way that you think you can have the most influence to change things? [Read options]
In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someone from a political party offered you something, like a favor, food, or any other benefit or thing in return for your vote or support? Has this happened often, sometimes or ne
And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offered make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?
Thinking about the last two elections, did a candidate or someone from a political party threaten you that you or your community would be cut off from some service or other benefits if you did not vote for his or her candidate or party? [Read alternatives]
How many years of schooling have you completed?
What was the highest level of education that you have reached?
What was the last form of {EDlevel} that you completed?
Years
Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country's politics, for example...[Read options, only mark one answer]
What issues or problems worry you most of the time? [Don't read options, only mark one answer] [If the respondent answers "the future" ask: "What things about the future worry you?"]
In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the correct direction or in the wrong direction?
Could you tell me, what is your main source of information? [Don't read options, only mark one answer]
What is your religion, if any? [Do not read options]
How often do you attend religious services? [Read options]
Please, could you tell me how important is religion in your life? [Read options]
[Give Card F] 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? [If the interviewee does not get it, ask: Which is the tot
[Take back card F] Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances from abroad?
How do you generally use the remittances? [Don't Read]
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad? [Read Options]
Twelve months ago, did you or anyone in your household receive remittances from abroad?
During the past year, has the amount of money decreased, increased, or stayed the same?
Do you have close relatives who used to live in this household and are now living abroad? [If answer "Yes", Ask where][Don't Read]
How often do you communicate with them?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
The salary that you receive and total family income: [ Read the options]
Over the past two years, has the income of your household: [Read options]
What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years? [Do not read options]
What is your marital status? [Don't read options]
Children
Do you consider yourself...? [If respondent says Afro-Trinidadian, mark (4) Black]
What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child?
Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet? [Read options]
About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet? [Read alternatives]:
What is the name of the current president of the United States? [Don't read, Barak Obama, accept "Obama"]
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Trinidad and Tobago? [DON'T READ: Barendra (Barry) Siannan]
How many parishes does the Tobago have? [Don't read: 7 Parishes]
How long is the prime ministerial term of office in Trinidad & Tobago? [Don't read: 5 years]
What is the name of the current president of Brazil? [Don't read, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, also accept "Lula"]
Television
Refrigerator
Landline telephone (not cellular)
Cellular telephone
Vehicle/car How many?
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Motorcycle
Indoor plumbing
Indoor bathroom
Computer
Flat panel TV
Internet
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently... [Read the options]
In this job are you: [Read the options]
How many months have you been without a job during the past twelve months? [Do not read options]
Have you lost your job in the past two years? [Read options]
Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two years? [Read options]
Do you have a pension plan?
Which pension plan do you have? [Read Options]
During the past 12 months, have you made any payment to your retirement/pension account [Read Options]
Do you have medical insurance?
Is the medical insurance [Read options]
In your medical insurance plan, are you the principal or beneficiary?
Where were you living 5 years ago? [Read options]
[When the interview is complete, WITHOUT asking, please use the color chart and circle the number that most closely corresponds to the color of the respondent]
[Note your own sex]
[Using the color chart, note the color that comes closest to your own color
Annotations made by the enumerators