filelabel
Country
Interview number
Settlement
District, county
Region where the interview was conducted
Date of interview
Time start (HHMM)
Compare your living conditions with other people in your country
Most people are trustworthy or not
Challenges: economic situation
Challenges: corruption of politicians
Challenges: corruption of public servants
Challenges: authoritarianism
Challenges: palestinian case
Challenges: internal stability & security
Challenges: external interference
Challenges: other challenges mentioned
Challenges: other (armed miltant groups)
Challenges: other (terrorism)
Challenges: other (educational development)
Challenges: other (development of the health sector)
Challenges: other (presence of Syrian refugees)
Challenges: other (presence of refugees)
Challenges: other (Arab Spring)
Challenges: other (social status and the wars in the region)
Challenges: other (not specified)
Challenges: DK
Challenges: RA
Living abroad
Main reasons for living abroad
National economy - five years ago
National economy - present time
National economy - in the future (five years)
Family economic situation - five years ago
Family economic situation - present time
Family economic situation - in the future (five years)
Corruption within the state agencies and institutions
Government working to crackdown on corruption and root out bribes
Get a job without "Wasta"
Security of your family - five years ago
Security of your family - present time
Security of your family - in the future (five years)
Security of your neighbourhood - five years ago
Security of your neighbourhood - present time
Security of your neighbourhood - in the future (five years)
Security of your region/district - five years ago
Security of your region/district - present time
Security of your region/district - in the future (five years)
Overall security of our country - five years ago
Overall security of our country - present time
Overall security of our country - in the future (five years)
Area of residence: repondent feels safe during the day
Area of residence: respondent feels safe during the night
Area of residence: neighbours help you if you need it
Worries: Losing my (spouse’s) job or not finding a job
Worries: No possibility to give children a good education
Worries: A war involving my country
Worries: A terrorist attack in my country
Worries: A civil war in my country
Worries: Increase in sectarian or ethnic violence
Worries: Being harassed or threatened on the street
Worries: Having things stolen from your house
Worries: Being robbed on the street
Worries: Being sexually assulted
A democratic system may have problems, yet it is better than other systems
Most important characteristics that are essential to democracy
Second important characteristics that are essential to democracy
How democratic is your country
How much democracy is suitable for your country
Citizens must support the government’s decisions even if they disagree with them
Political reform should be introduced little by little instead of all at once
Political system in your country (five years ago)
Political system in your country (present time)
Political system in your country (in the future-five years)
Government’s performance: Creating employment opportunities
Government’s performance: Narrowing the gap between rich and poor
Government’s performance: Controlling prices
Government’s performance: Provision of utilities (fuel, water, electricity, gas, sanitation)
Government’s performance: Providing security in the country
Vote in the last national election
Satisfaction: your life in general
Satisfaction: the way democracy is developing in our country
Satisfaction: the way the economy is developing in our country
Satisfaction: the educational system in our country
Satisfaction: the healthcare system in our country
Satisfaction: the way the government performs its duties in national office
Satisfaction: the way the local authorities are solving the region’s affairs
Satisfaction: the system of social security
Types of political systems: parliamentary system in which nationalist, left wing, right wing, and Islamic political parties compe
Types of political systems: A parliamentary system in which only Islamic political parties compete in parliamentary elections
Types of political systems: A system with a strong authority that take decisions regardless to the election results or the opinion of opposition
Types of political systems: governed by Islamic law in which there are no political parties or elections
Most closely identify yourself
Trust in institutions: government (Council of Ministers)
Trust in institutions: the elected council of representatives (the parliament)
Trust in institutions: courts and legal system
Trust in institutions: the armed forces (the army).
Trust in institutions: police
Trust in institutions: political parties
Trust in institutions: media
Trust in institutions: civil society
Trust in institutions: local government
Trust in institutions: religious leaders
Influence of the United States on the development of democracy in your country
Influence of the European Union on the development of democracy in your country
Most positive policy that the EU could do in your country
USA poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Israel poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Iran poses factor of stability or instability to your country
China poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Russia poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Turkey poses factor of stability or instability to your country
EU poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Arab League poses factor of stability or instability to your country
Knowledge about development/cooperation programs implemented by European institutions or countries
Rate of impact of development/cooperation programs implemented by European institutions or countries
Country you would like your country to have more relations
European state you think your country should strengthen its relations in order to improve the current conditions
Religious Identity
Democracy is a Western form of government that is not compatible with the teachings of Islam
In a Muslim country the political rights of non-Muslims should be less to those of Muslims
Banks in Muslim countries must be forbidden from charging even modest interest on loans because this is for
It is acceptable in Islam for male and female university students to attend classes together
If a Muslim converts to another religion, s/he must be punished by execution
In Islam a woman should dress modestly, but Islam does not require that she wear a hijab.
I prefer a religious party over a non-religious based political party
The government and parliament should make laws according to the wishes of the people
The government should implement only the laws derived from the sharia
The government and parliament should make laws according to the wishes of the people in some spheres and implement shari
The government and parliament should make criminal law according to sharia
The government and parliament should make personal status/family law according to sharia
Degree of agreement: Religious clerics (Imams, Preachers, Priests) should not influence how people vote in elections
Degree of agreement: Religious clerics (Imams, Preachers, Priests) should have influence over the decisions of government
Degree of agreement: Religious practice should be separated from socio-economic life
Name for the recent social, political events that happened in some Arab countries
According to your opinion, Arab Revolution (Arab Spring) is the result from…
If conspirancy from outside, then who:
Did you support the Arab Revolution (Arab Spring)?
Participation in any protests within Arab Revolution (Arab Spring)
Go to a political demonstration now
First most important reason for participating in a demonstration
Second most important reason for participating in a demonstration
First most important reason for not participating in a demonstration
Second most important reason for not participating in a demonstration
Reasons: to demand more political freedom
Reasons: to promote foreign interest
Reasons: to oppose authoritarian leaders
Reasons: to protest against corruption
Reasons: because of lack of basic services
Reasons: because of economic problems
Reasons: other
Reasons: Dont know
Reasons: Refused to answer
Actors: elite/state institutions in fight
Actors: islamist movements
Actors: NGOs
Actors: spontaneous popular demonstrations
Actors: young activists
Actors: members of the civil society
Actors: foreign actors
Actors: dont know
Actors: refused to answer
General situation of your household/family - Five years ago
General situation of your household/family - Present time
General situation of your household/family - In the future (five years)
General situation in your country - Five years ago
General situation in your country - Present time
General situation in your country - In the future (five years)
Everybody is free to say what he or she thinks
People can join any organization they want
Ordinary people can influence what government does
People can live without fear of unlawful arrest
Each person can decide whether or not take an interest in politics
Everybody is treated equally and fairly by the government
Everybody is free to decide whether or not to practice a religion
Everybody is free to have access to information
Everybody is free to take part in demonstrations
Assessment of the EU programs in response to the Arab Spring
EU support: financial for schools, education, health
EU support: financial in job creation & investments
EU support: financial as loans and financial aid
EU support: training, education
EU support: women empowerment
EU support: in migration
EU support: im militarty sphere (security)
EU support: stop support to Israel
EU support: should not provide any support
EU support: dont know
EU support: refused to answer
Positive ArabSpring for: Tunisia
Positive ArabSpring for: Algeria
Positive ArabSpring for: Libya
Positive ArabSpring for: Egypt
Positive ArabSpring for: Iraq
Positive ArabSpring for: Jordan
Positive ArabSpring for: Morocco
Positive ArabSpring for: Yemen
Positive ArabSpring for: Bahrain
Positive ArabSpring for: Syria
Positive Arab Spring for: Other - Palestine
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Qatar
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Kuwait
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Lebanon
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - United Arab Emirates
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Oman
Positive ArabSpring for: Other - Gulf States
Positive ArabSpring for: None
Positive ArabSpring: Dont know
Positive ArabSpring: Refused to answer
Interest in Politics
Frequency follow news about politics and government in your country
Political actions: Signing the petition
Political actions: Joining boycotts
Political actions: Attending demonstrations
Political actions: Joining unofficial strikes
Political actions: Occupying building or factories
Membership: charitable society
Membership: professional association/trade union
Membership: youth/cultural/sports organization
Membership: political party
Membership: civil society organization that was not mentioned above
A married woman can work outside the home if she wishes
A university education is more important for a boy than a girl
A woman can travel abroad by herself if she wishes
Women should have equal inheritance rights.
Women can assume judicial office
The first wife’s consent is a prerequisite to allow the man to marry another woman.
Women can refuse to marry someone chosen by her parents without their consent
Men and women should have equal rights when making the decision to divorce.
The law should not allow a man to marry more than one woman
In Islam woman can stipulate to divorce her husband in the marriage contract
A woman can be President or Prime Minister of a Muslim country
On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do
Main political info sources: government newspapers
Main political info sources: private national newspapers
Main political info sources: international newspapers
Main political info sources: government TV
Main political info sources: private national TV
Main political info sources: international TV
Main political info sources: government radio
Main political info sources: private national radio
Main political info sources: international radio
Main political info sources: internet
Main political info sources: e-mail
Main political info sources: text messages
Main political info sources: social media
Main political info sources: friends and colleagues
Main political info sources: public places
Main political info sources: word of mouth
Main political info sources: other
Main political info sources: missing
Main political info sources: dont know
Main political info sources: refuse to answer
Trusted political info sources: government newspapers
Trusted political info sources: private national newspapers
Trusted political info sources: international newspapers
Trusted political info sources: government TV
Trusted political info sources: private national TV
Trusted political info sources: international TV
Trusted political info sources: government radio
Trusted political info sources: private national radio
Trusted political info sources: international radio
Trusted political info sources: internet
Trusted political info sources: e-mail
Trusted political info sources: text messages
Trusted political info sources: social media
Trusted political info sources: friends and collagues
Trusted political info sources: public places
Trusted political info sources: word of mouth
Trusted political info sources: other
Trusted political info source: missing
Trusted political info sources: dont know
Trusted political info sources: refused to answer
Trust in the national media
The media is free in your country
People can have more political power
People will have more say about what the government does
People can know more about what government does
Public officials will know more about what people have to say
Politicians are trying to influence people
Frequency of using Internet
Place where you access to Internet: At home
Place where you access to Internet: At school/university
Place where you access to Internet: At work
Place where you access to Internet: In public places
Place where you access to Internet: At friends home
Place where you access to Internet: At relatives home
Place where you access to Internet: On mobile device
Place where you access to Internet: Other
Place where you access to Internet: Refused to answer
Frequency web-sites: online newspapers
Frequency web-sites: online magazines
Frequency web-sites: Blogs
Frequency web-sites: Newsletters
Frequency web-sites: Other
Frequency communication tools: Email
Frequency communication tools: SMS
Frequency communication tools: WhatsApp
Frequency communication tools: Skype
Frequency communication tools: ICQ
Frequency communication tools: Yahoo Messenger
Frequency communication tools: Viber
Frequency communication tools: Other
Frequency social media tools: Twitter
Frequency social media tools: Forums
Frequency social media tools: Instagram
Frequency social media tools: Youtube
Frequency social media tools: Social networking sites such as Facebook
Frequency social media tools: Other
Most used social network: Facebook
Most used social network: MySpace
Most used social network: Google+
Most used social network: Netlog
Most used social network: Tagged
Most used social network: Hi5
Most used social network: Badoo
Most used social network: LinkedIn
Most used social network: Other
Most used social network: Dont know
Most used social network: Refused to answer
Using social media tools: For connecting with family and friends
Using social media tools: For meeting new people
Using social media tools: To hear about social and cultural events
Using social media tools: To hear about gossip
Using social media tools: For getting information about general politics and political events
Using social media tools: For commenting on political issues
Using social media tools: For taking part in political events such as demonstrations
Using social media tools: For organizing political activities
Using social media tools: When you are bored
State of health
Need for (last year): Basic foods (bread, sugar, milk)
Need for (last year): Heating
Need for (last year): Clothes, shoes
Need for (last year): Electricity
Need for (last year): Water indoors
Need for (last year): Fuel for car
Need for (last year): Visiting a doctor (Medical care)
Need for (last year): Medicine
Need for (last year): Home repair
Need for (last year): Credit for the mobile phone
Need for (last year): Entertainment (caf?, restaurants, theatres, cinemas etc.)
Travel outside your own country (last 5 years)
Have you ever been to Haj /Omra?
Have you ever worked or studied outside your country?
If "yes", in which country studied?
If "yes", in which country worked?
Feeling of happiness (nowadays)
Year of birth
Gender of respondent
Marital status
Highest educational level attained
How many people together with you currently live in this household?
Country where you born
If selected "2":born in another country; then code this country:
What best describes your housing situation?
Religious denomination
Statement comes closest to describing your household income
Respondent's professional situation (currently)
Time end (HHMM)
Region name
District name
Settlement name
Settlement size