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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

timepreferencecontrol_ip7

Time preference control module

Questions 26

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Bet a day's income at the horses

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: For each of the following statements, please indicate the likelihood that you would engage in the described activity or behaviour if you were to find yourself in that situation. Provide a rating using the following scale, where 1 is "Extremely Unlikely" and 7 is "Extremely Likely". Do not spend too much time on any statement. Please answer quickly and honestly. Betting a day's income at the horse races

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf2

Invest 10% of income in moderate growth mutual fund

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Investing 10% of your annual income in a moderate growth mutual fund

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Bet a day's income at a poker game

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Betting a day's income at a high-stake poker game

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Invest 5% of income in speculative stock

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Investing 5% of your annual income in a very speculative stock

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Bet a day's income on the outcome of a sporting event

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Betting a day's income on the outcome of a sporting event

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Invest 10% of income in a new business venture

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Investing 10% of your annual income in a new business venture

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Drink heavily at a social function

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Drinking heavily at a social function

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth2

Engage in unprotected sex

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: For each of the following statements, please indicate the likelihood that you would engage in the described activity or behaviour if you were to find yourself in that situation. Provide a rating using the following scale, where 1 is "Extremely Unlikely" and 7 is "Extremely Likely". Do not spend too much time on any statement. Please answer quickly and honestly. Engaging in unprotected sex

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Drive a car without wearing a seatbelt

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Driving a car without wearing a seatbelt

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth4

Ride a motorcycle without a helmet

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Riding a motorcycle without a helmet

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth5

Sunbathe without sunscreen

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Sunbathing without sunscreen

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth6

Walk home alone at night in unsafe area

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)

Text: Walking home alone at night in an unsafe area of the town

OptionLabel
1Extremely unlikely
2Moderately unlikely
3Somewhat unlikely
4Not sure
5Somewhat likely
6Moderately likely
7Extremely likely

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Slider text

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: For the next three questions you will need to use a mouse or the computer's 'touchpad'. Please ask the interviewer for assistance if you need to.

OptionLabel
1Continue with questions
2Prefer not to answer these questions

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion)

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Subjective time preference 1 month

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: Imagine a day 1 month in the future. On the line below, the left-most end of the line represents "Very short", and the right-most end of the line represents "Very long". Please click on the line to indicate how long you consider the duration between today and a day 1 month in the future.

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) & RunTR = 1)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion and accepted the slider questions OR mode is WEB)

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Subjective time preference 12 months

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: Imagine a day 12 months in the future. On the line below, the left-most end of the line represents "Very short", and the right-most end of the line represents "Very long". Please click on the line to indicate how long you consider the duration between today and a day 12 months in the future.

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) & RunTR = 1)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion and accepted the slider questions OR mode is WEB)

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Subjective time preference 3 months

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: Imagine a day 3 months in the future. On the line below, the left-most end of the line represents "Very short", and the right-most end of the line represents "Very long". Please click on the line to indicate how long you consider the duration between today and a day 3 months in the future.

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) & RunTR = 1)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion and accepted the slider questions OR mode is WEB)

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How many times 5+ alcoholic drinks on one occasion in last 4 wks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Thinking back over the last four weeks, how many times (if any) have you had five or more drinks on one occasion? A 'drink' is one pint/bottle/can of beer or cider, 2 alcopops, one small glass of wine, a single measure of spirits.

OptionLabel
1None
2Once
3Twice
4Three to five times
5Six to nine times
6Ten times or more

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)
and if TREVRALC = 1 (Respondent has had an alcoholic drink at some point)
and if TRDKLM < 5 (Respondent has had an alcoholic drink in the last 4 weeks)

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How many times had an alcoholic drink in last 4 weeks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many times in the last four weeks have you had an alcoholic drink?

OptionLabel
1Most days
2Once or twice a week
32 or 3 times
4Once only
5Never

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)
and if TREVRALC = 1 (Respondent has had an alcoholic drink at some point)

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Drink regularly, at least once a week

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: And would you say that you drink regularly, that is at least once a week?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)
and if TREVRALC = 1 (Respondent has had an alcoholic drink at some point)

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Ever had an alcoholic drink

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Have you ever had an alcoholic drink? That is a whole drink, not just a sip.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Prepared to take financial risks

Type: number

Source: GSOEP

Text: Are you generally a person who is fully prepared to take risks in financial matters or do you try to avoid taking risks?

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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How many portions of fresh fruit or vegetables do you eat on a typical day?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many portions of fresh fruit or vegetables do you eat on a typical day? One portion is one piece of fruit or one serving of a vegetable or salad item.

OptionLabel
15 or more portions
23-4 portions
31-2 portions
4None

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Prepared to take health risks

Type: number

Source: GSOEP

Text: Are you generally a person who is fully prepared to take risks in health or do you try to avoid taking risks?

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Generally an impatient or patient person

Type: number

Source: GSOEP

Text: Are you generally an impatient person, or someone who always shows great patience?

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trimpul

Generally a controlled or impulsive person

Type: number

Source: GSOEP

Text: Are you generally a controlled person, or someone who always shows great impulsiveness?

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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Prepared to take risks

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: Are you generally a person who is fully prepared to take risks or do you try to avoid taking risks?

Universe:
if ff_trflag = 1 (If asked time and risk preference questions)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3)| (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is WEB)

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