Questionnaire Module Main Survey
scasociopoliticalvalues_w12
SCA Socio-Political Values module
Questions 12
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Ordinary people share nations wealth
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: People have different views about society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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One law for rich and one for poor
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: There is one law for the rich and one for the poor.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Private enterprise solves economic probs
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Private enterprise is the best way to solve Britain's economic problems.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Public services ought to be state owned
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Major public services and industries ought to be in state ownership.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Govt. has obligation to provide jobs
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: It is the government's responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants one.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Strong trade unions protect employees
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Strong trade unions are needed to protect the working conditions and wages of employees.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Young people don't respect British values
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Censorship necessary to uphold moral standards
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: Censorship of films and magazines is necessary to uphold moral standards.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Public meetings protest against government allowed
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: People should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
scasociopoliticalvalues_w12.opsocn
More tolerant of unconventional lives
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: People in Britain should be more tolerant of those who lead unconventional lives.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Death penalty appropriate some crimes
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: For some crimes, the death penalty is the most appropriate sentence.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)
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Stiffer sentences
Type: choice
Source: British Election Study
Text: People who break the law should be given stiffer sentences.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strongly agree |
| 2 | Agree |
| 3 | Neither agree/disagree |
| 4 | Disagree |
| 5 | Strongly disagree |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2|3 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone or web)



