Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
timepreferencecontrol_ip7
Time preference control module
Questions 26
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf1
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf1 (g_indresp_ip) bet a day's income at the horses
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf2 (g_indresp_ip) invest 10% of income in moderate growth mutual fund
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf3
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf3 (g_indresp_ip) bet a day's income at a poker game
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf4
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf4 (g_indresp_ip) invest 5% of income in speculative stock
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf5
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf5 (g_indresp_ip) bet a day's income on the outcome of a sporting event
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dospertf6
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dospertf6 (g_indresp_ip) invest 10% of income in a new business venture
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth1
Drink heavily at a social function
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)
Text: Drinking heavily at a social function
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth1 (g_indresp_ip) drink heavily at a social function
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth2 (g_indresp_ip) engage in unprotected sex
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth3
Drive a car without wearing a seatbelt
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)
Text: Driving a car without wearing a seatbelt
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth3 (g_indresp_ip) drive a car without wearing a seatbelt
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth4
Ride a motorcycle without a helmet
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)
Text: Riding a motorcycle without a helmet
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth4 (g_indresp_ip) ride a motorcycle without a helmet
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.dosperth5
Sunbathe without sunscreen
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (Blais and Weber, 2006)
Text: Sunbathing without sunscreen
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth5 (g_indresp_ip) sunbathe without sunscreen
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
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extremely unlikely |
| 2 | Moderately unlikely |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely |
| 4 | Not sure |
| 5 | Somewhat likely |
| 6 | Moderately likely |
| 7 | Extremely 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)
- g_dosperth6 (g_indresp_ip) walk home alone at night in unsafe area
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.runtr
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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue with questions |
| 2 | Prefer 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)
- g_runtr (g_indresp_ip) slider text
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.tmprf1
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)
- g_tmprf1 (g_indresp_ip) subjective time preference 1 month
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.tmprf12
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)
- g_tmprf12 (g_indresp_ip) subjective time preference 12 months
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.tmprf3
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)
- g_tmprf3 (g_indresp_ip) subjective time preference 3 months
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.tr5alcdr
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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | None |
| 2 | Once |
| 3 | Twice |
| 4 | Three to five times |
| 5 | Six to nine times |
| 6 | Ten 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)
- g_tr5alcdr (g_indresp_ip) how many times 5+ alcoholic drinks on one occasion in last 4 wks
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trdklm
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Most days |
| 2 | Once or twice a week |
| 3 | 2 or 3 times |
| 4 | Once only |
| 5 | Never |
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)
- g_trdklm (g_indresp_ip) how many times had an alcoholic drink in last 4 weeks
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.tregalco
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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)
- g_tregalco (g_indresp_ip) drink regularly, at least once a week
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trevralc
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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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)
- g_trevralc (g_indresp_ip) ever had an alcoholic drink
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trflrisk
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)
- g_trflrisk (g_indresp_ip) prepared to take financial risks
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trfrutppd
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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 or more portions |
| 2 | 3-4 portions |
| 3 | 1-2 portions |
| 4 | None |
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)
- g_trfrutppd (g_indresp_ip) how many portions of fresh fruit or vegetables do you eat on a typical day?
- g_ypfrutppd (g_youth_ip) how many portions of fresh fruit or vegetables do you eat on a typical day?
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trhlrisk
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)
- g_trhlrisk (g_indresp_ip) prepared to take health risks
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trimpat
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)
- g_trimpat (g_indresp_ip) generally an impatient or patient person
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)
- g_trimpul (g_indresp_ip) generally a controlled or impulsive person
timepreferencecontrol_ip7.trriska
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)
- g_trriska (g_indresp_ip) prepared to take risks



