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Codebook for 2094321522guyana_lapop_americasbarometer 2010 data set approved_v3

year 2010 2010

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24 Guyana

nationality Nationality 24 Guyanese

estratopri Primary Stratum 2401 Region 2 2402 Region 3 2403 Region 4 2404 Region 5 2405 Region 6 2406 Region 10 2407 Regions 1,7,8,9

upm Primary Sampling Unit

prov Provincia o departamento 1 Region 1 2 Region 2 3 Region 3 4 Region 4 5 Region 5 6 Region 6 7 Region 7 8 Region 8 9 Region 9 10 Region 10

municipio Municipality (Urban areas) 101 mabaruma / kumaka / hosororo 203 zorg - en - vlygt / aberdeen 205 charity / urasara 206 anna regina 301 patentia / toevlugt 302 canals polder 304 meer zorgen / malgre tout 305 klein pouderoyen / best 307 blankenburg / hague 308 cornelia ida / stewartville 312 parika / mora 403 grove / haslington 405 foulis / buxton 406 la reconnaissance / mon repos 408 la bonne intention / better hope 409 plaisance / industry 410 eccles / ramsburg 411 mocha / arcadia 412 herstelling / little diamond 413 diamond / golden grove 414 good success / caledonia 415 te huist coverden / soesdyke 416 georgetown 417 suburbs of georgetown 501 gelderland / no 3 506 tempe / seafield 509 chance / hamlet 599 rest of region 5 602 no.74 village / no.52 village 604 joppa / macedonia 608 whim / bloomfield 610 hampshire / kilcoy 611 fyrish / gibraltar 613 no. 38 / ordnance fortlands 617 corriverton 618 rose hall 619 new amsterdam 701 bartica/karambaru to kukui river + phillipi 899 rest of region 8 901 ireng / sawariwau ( including st. ignatius ) 1002 linden 1007 berbice river settlements

guyndc NDC (Rural Areas): 101 mabaruma / kumaka / hosororo 203 zorg - en - vlygt / aberdeen 205 charity / urasara 206 anna regina 301 patentia / toevlugt 302 canals polder 304 meer zorgen / malgre tout 305 klein pouderoyen / best 307 blankenburg / hague 308 cornelia ida / stewartville 312 parika / mora 403 grove / haslington 405 foulis / buxton 406 la reconnaissance / mon repos 408 la bonne intention / better hope 409 plaisance / industry 410 eccles / ramsburg 411 mocha / arcadia 412 herstelling / little diamond 413 diamond / golden grove 414 good success / caledonia 415 te huist coverden / soesdyke 416 georgetown 417 suburbs of georgetown 501 gelderland / no 3 506 tempe / seafield 509 chance / hamlet 599 rest of region 5 602 no.74 village / no.52 village 604 joppa / macedonia 608 whim / bloomfield 610 hampshire / kilcoy 611 fyrish / gibraltar 613 no. 38 / ordnance fortlands 617 corriverton 618 rose hall 619 new amsterdam 701 bartica/karambaru to kukui river + phillipi

899 rest of region 8 901 ireng / sawariwau ( including st. ignatius ) 1002 linden 1007 berbice river settlements

guysegmento Enumeration Districts 2 5 6 7 10 14 21 30 31 34 36 37 38 39 40 43 44 46 70 72 77 80 81 83 84 86 87 88 89 91 92 106 108 110 121 123 129 130 132 140 145 148 152 155 156 165 166 167 172 175 181 186 187 189 196 198 203 206 209 210 215 217 220 224 226 228 229 235 237 240 242 243 249 255 257 258 266 268 270

275 280 287 288 293 302 306 310 311 312 315 329 339 348 370 378 384 385 388 389 426 427 428 455 456 461 479 482 483 493 494 508 522 524 528 553 554 555 556 559 560 585 586 587 675 676 687 754 758 761 770 772 773 774 775 777 790 795 796 810 812 824 827 833 836 850 854 856 863 935 954 962 970 980 986 987 993

guysec Sector 2 bartica 5 mabaruma, kokorital hill 6 kobarina hill, barrabina hill 7 hosororo 11 skeldon 19 wisroc (block 22) 20 karumbaru to tukui river 21 phillipi 22 carnarvon or no. 68 village 26 babylon or no. 64 village 28 kopanang 29 maikwak river 32 lethem 34 st. ignatius 35 zorg en hoop 37 balthyack or no. 8 38 union or no. 53 village 40 westfield 42 taymouth manor 45 belfield 46 victoria 51 anna regina 52 haslington 53 haversham or no. 39 village 54 kiltairn or no. 38 village 55 brighton or no. 37 village 58 elizabeth hall 64 vigilance 65 friendship 67 la reconnaissance 72 patentia 73 mon repos 77 chateau margot 78 whim 80 letter kenny 81 ross 83 vryheids lust 84 better hope 86 sparendaam 87 goedverwagting 89 rose hall 90 no. 40 91 turkeyen 92 belvidere 93 hope and success 94 stanleytown 95 la retraite 96 kilcoy 97 fyrish or no. 3 village 98 courtland or no. 2 village 99 no. 1 village 102 campbellville 106 newtown 107 kitty ****** 108 anna catherina 111 queenstown **** 115 robbstown/newtown/stabroek 116 robbstown/newtown/stabroek 117 lacytown 119 palmyra or no. 4 120 tenez ferme 122 sheet anchor 127 wash clothes 133 tucville 135 goed fortuin 136 versailles 137 malgre tout 138 klien pouderoyen 140 swan en schultz 141 the best 143 west ruimveldt 147 zes kinderen 148 industrial estate 151 blankenburg 152 kabakaburi village 153 st. monicas (kairimap) village 154 hague 155 cornelia ida 156 providence 158 wakapau village 159 mocha, two friends 160 stewartville 163 covent garden 164 prospect 165 little diamond 166 great diamond 167 golden grove

168 good success 169 craig 171 stanleytown ** 177 land of canaan 179 parika 181 te huis te coverden 182 den heuvel 183 soesdyke 184 salem 210 little biabu or no. 10 231 water dog, mora point or grant 3272 232 yarrow creek

ur Urban / Rural 1 Urban 2 Rural

tamano Size of Place 1 National capital (Metropiltan area) 4 Small city 5 Rural Area

idiomaq Questionnaire Language 2 English

clusterdesc Block Description (cluster)

cluster Final Sampling Unit (sampling point)

idnum Questionnaire Number

persondesc Interviewee Description

gend Interviewee gender 1 Male 2 Female

ager Interviewee age range 1 18-34 2 35-49 3 50+

CompletedPercent Complete percent of the interview 100

napercent Percent of variables with NA value

startdate Date and time of the first time the interview started

lastupdate Date and time of the last time an interview finished

collectorcreator Name of the collector who started this interview for first time

lastfilledoutelement Name of the question where the interview stopped last time

Annotations Annotations made by the enumerators

intid Interviewer ID number

fecha

q1 Sex 1 Male 2 Female

ls3 To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that yo -- To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...

1 Very satisfied 2 Somewhat satisfied 3 Somewhat dissatisfied 4 Very dissatisfied .

a4 In your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country? 1 Economy, problems with, crisis of 2 Inflation, high prices 3 Unemployment 4 Poverty 5 Delinquency, crime 6 Popular protests (strikes, road blockages, work stoppages, etc.) 7 Land to farm, lack of 9 Credit, lack of 10 Environment 11 Drug addiction 12 Drug trafficking 13 Corruption 14 Gangs 15 Bad governmen 16 Migration 18 Roads in poor condition 19 Water, lack of 21 Education, lack of, poor quality 22 Health services, lack of 23 Malnutrition 24 Electricity, lack of 25 Discrimination 26 External debt 27 Security (lack of) 30 Armed conflict 31 Kidnappings 32 Forced displacement of persons 33 Terrorism 55 Housing 56 Human rights, violations of 57 Violence 58 Inequality 59 Politicians 60 Transportation, problems of 61 Impunity 70 Other .

soct1 How would you describe the country�s economic situation? Would you say that it i -- 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?

1 Very good 2 Good 3 Neither good nor bad (fair) 4 Bad 5 Very bad .

soct2 Do you think that the country�s current economic situation is better than, the s -- Do you think that the country�s current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?

1 Better 2 Same 3 Worse .

soct3 Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be bet -- Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be better, the same or worse than it is now?


idio1 How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is -- 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?


idio2 Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse -- Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?


idio3 Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the -- Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?


cp2 In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from -- In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...? A member of Parliament

1 Yes 2 No .

cp4a In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from -- In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...? A local public official or local government (e.g., a mayor/ municipality or town councillor/Neighbourhood Democratic Council)

1 Yes 2 No .

cp4 In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from -- In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...? Any ministry or minister, state agency or public agency or institution

1 Yes 2 No .

np1 Have you attended a city/town/NDC council meeting or other meeting convened by t -- Have you attended a city/town/NDC council meeting or other meeting convened by the mayor or NDC chairman in the past 12 months?

1 Yes 2 No .

np2 Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official o -- Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or councillor of the city/town/NDC within the past 12 months?

1 Yes 2 No .

muni10 Did they resolve your issue or request? 0 1 Yes .

sgl1 Would you say that the services the city/town/ NDC is providing to the people ar -- Would you say that the services the city/town/ NDC is providing to the people are�?


cp5 In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your communit -- In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?

1 Once a week 2 Once or twice a month 3 Once or twice a year 4 Never .

cp6 Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them� 1 Once a week 2 Once or twice a month 3 Once or twice a year 4 Never .

cp7 Meetings of a parents� association at school? Do you attend them� 1 Once a week 2 Once or twice a month 3 Once or twice a year 4 Never .

cp8 Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them -- Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them�


cp9 Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers -- Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers? Do you attend them�


cp13 Meetings of a political party or political organization? Do you attend them� 2 Once or twice a month 3 Once or twice a year 4 Never .

cp20 Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them� 1 Once a week 2 Once or twice a month 3 Once or twice a year 4 Never .

ls6 0 is the lowest step and represents the worst life possible for you. 10 is the -- 0 is the lowest step and represents the worst life possible for you. 10 is the highest step and represents the best life possible for you. On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment?

0 0 Worst life possible 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Best life possible .

ls6a On which step would you say you stood two years ago, that is to say in 2008? 0 0 Worst life possible 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Best life possible .

it1 Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this -- 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...?

1 Very trustworthy 2 Somewhat trustworthy 3 Not very trustworthy 4 Untrustworthy .

l1b According to the meaning that the terms "liberals" and "conservatives" have for -- 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?

1 1 Liberal 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Conservative .

prot3 In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march -- In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?

1 Yes 2 No .

prot4 ¿How many times have you participated in a demonstration or protest march in the -- ¿How many times have you participated in a demonstration or protest march in the last 12 months?

y4 What was the purpose of of the demonstration or the protest? 1 Economic factors (work, prices, inflation, lack of opportunities) 2 Education (lack of opportunities, high tuition, poor quality, education policy) 3 Political topics (protest against laws, parties or political candidates, exclusion, corruption) 4 Security problems (crime, militias, gangs) 5 Human rights 6 Environmental themes 7 Lack of public services .

jc1 When there is high unemployment 1 A military take-over of the state would be justified 2 A military take-over of the state would not be justified .

jc10 When there is a lot of crime 1 A military take-over of the state would be justified 2 A military take-over of the state would not be justified .

jc13 When there is a lot of corruption 1 A military take-over of the state would be justified 2 A military take-over of the state would not be justified .

jc15a Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justif -- Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close the Parliament and govern without Parliament?

1 Yes, it is justified 2 No, it is not justified .

jc16a Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justif -- 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 (High Court) and govern without Supreme Court (High Court)?

1 Yes, it is justified 2 No, it is not justified .

vic1ext Now, changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the pa -- Now, changing the subject, 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?

1 Yes 2 No .

vic1exta How many times have you been a crime victim during the last 12 months?

vic2 Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim, from the list I am g -- 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?

1 Unarmed robbery, no assault or physical threats 2 Unarmed robbery with assault or physical threats 3 Armed robbery 4 Assault but not robbery 5 Rape or sexual assault 7 Vandalism 8 Burglary of your home 10 Extortion 11 Other .

vic2a Could you tell me, in what place that last crime occurred? 1 In your home 2 In this neighborhood 3 In this city/town/NDC 4 In another city/town/NDC 5 In another country .

vic1hogar Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime -- Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?

1 Yes 2 No .

aoj8 In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always a -- In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occasionally they can cross the line?

1 Should always abide by the law 2 Occasionally can cross the line .

aoj11 Speaking of the neighborhood where you live and thinking of the possibility of b -- 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?

1 Very safe 2 Somewhat safe 3 Somewhat unsafe 4 Very unsafe .

aoj11a And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of -- 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?

1 Very much 2 Somewhat 3 Little 4 None .

aoj12 If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the -- If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?

1 A lot 2 Some 3 Little 4 None .

aoj17 To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you sa -- To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?

1 A lot 2 Somwhat 3 Little 4 None .

b1 To what extent do you think the courts in Guyana guarantee a fair trial? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b2 To what extent do you respect the political institutions of Guyana? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b3 To what extent do you think that citizens� basic rights are well protected by th -- To what extent do you think that citizens� basic rights are well protected by the political system of Guyana?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b4 To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of Guyana? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b6 To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Guya -- To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Guyana?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b10a To what extent do you trust the justice system? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b11 To what extent do you trust the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b12 To what extent do you trust the Guyana Defence Force? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b13 To what extent do you trust the Parliament? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b14 To what extent do you trust the National Government? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b18 To what extent do you trust the Guyana Police Force? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

B20 To what extent do you trust the Catholic Church? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b20a To what extent do you trust the Protestant Church? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b21 To what extent do you trust the political parties? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b21a To what extent do you trust the President? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b31 To what extent do you trust the Supreme Court (High Court)? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b32 To what extent do you trust the Mayor�s office of your city or town/ NDC chairma -- To what extent do you trust the Mayor�s office of your city or town/ NDC chairman�s office?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b33 To what extent do you trust the Regional Democratic Council (RDC)? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b43 To what extent are you proud of being a Guyanese? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b16 To what extent do you trust the State Attorney General? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b37 To what extent do you trust the mass media? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b46 To what extent do you trust the anti-corruption commission? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b47 To what extent do you trust elections? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

b48 To what extent do you believe that free trade agreements help to improve the eco -- To what extent do you believe that free trade agreements help to improve the economy?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n1 To what extent would you say the current government fights poverty? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n3 To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democr -- To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democratic principles?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n9 To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruptio -- To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruption?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n11 To what extent would you say the current government improves citizen safety? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n12 To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment? 1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

n15 To what extent would you say that the current government is managing the econom -- To what extent would you say that the current government is managing the economy well?

1 1 Not at all 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A lot .

wt1 How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in Guyana -- How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in Guyana in the next 12 months? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?

1 Very worried 2 Somewhat worried 3 A little worried 4 Not at all worried 5 Havent thought much about this .

wt2 How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a -- How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a violent attack by terrorists? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?

1 Very worried 2 Somewhat worried 3 A little worried 4 Not at all worried 5 Havent thought much about this .

m1 Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job perfor -- Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of President Jagdeo?


m2 Now speaking of the Parliament, and thinking of the members of the Parliament a -- Now speaking of the Parliament, and thinking of the members of the Parliament as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of Parliament are performing their jobs:

1 Very well 2 Well 3 Neither well nor poorly (fair) 4 Poorly 5 Very poorly .

pop101 It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents limit the v -- It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, how much do you agree or disagree with that view?

1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

pop102 When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should -- When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?


pop103 When the Supreme Court (High Court) obstructs the work of our government, our p -- When the Supreme Court (High Court) obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should ignore it. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?


pop107 The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. H -- The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?


pop113 Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much -- Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?


eff1 Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How -- Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?


eff2 You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country -- You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?


ing4 Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. -- 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?


dem23 Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree -- Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?


ros1 The Guyanese government, instead of the private sector, should own the most impo -- The Guyanese government, 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?


ros2 The Guyanese government, more than individuals, should be the most responsible f -- The Guyanese government, 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?


ros3 The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily respo -- The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?


ros4 The Guyanese government should implement strong policies to reduce income inequa -- The Guyanese government 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?


ros5 The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily respo -- The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?


ros6 The Guyanese government, more than the private sector should be primarily respon -- The Guyanese government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?


pn4 In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied o -- In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in Guyana?

1 Very satisfied 2 Satisfied 3 Dissatisfied 4 Very dissatisfied .

pn5 In your opinion, is Guyana very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democr -- In your opinion, is Guyana very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?

1 Very democratic 2 Somewhat democratic 3 Not very democratic 4 Not at all democratic .

e5 Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disa -- Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?

1 1 Strongly disapprove 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 Strongly approve .

e8 Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community pr -- Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems. How much do you approve or disapprove?


e11 Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do -- Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?


e15 Of people participating in the blocking of roads to protest. Using the same scal -- Of people participating in the blocking of roads to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?


e14 Of people seizing private property or land to protest. How much do you approve o -- Of people seizing private property or land to protest. How much do you approve or disapprove?


e3 Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected gov -- Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?


e16 Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punis -- Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?


d1 There are people who only say bad things about the Guyanese form of government, -- There are people who only say bad things about the Guyanese form of government, not just the incumbent government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people�s right to vote?


d2 How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct -- How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?


d3 Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the Guyanese form of gover -- Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the Guyanese form of government, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?


d4 How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television -- How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?


d5 And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you app -- 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?


d6 How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the rig -- How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the right to marry?


dem2 Which of the following statements do you agree with the most: 1 For people like me it doesn�t matter whether a regime is democratic or non-democratic 2 Democracy is preferable to any other form of government 3 Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may be preferable to a democratic one .

dem11 Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that prob -- Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?

1 Iron fist 2 Participation for all .

aut1 There are people who say that we need a strong leader who does not have to be el -- 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?

1 We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected 2 Electoral democracy is the best .

pp1 During election time, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or -- 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?

1 Frequently 2 Occasionally 3 Rarely 4 Never .

pp2 There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. -- There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last presidential elections of 2006?

1 Yes, worked 2 Did not worked .

exc2 Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc6 In the last twelve months, did any government employee ask you for a bribe? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc11a In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the municipalit -- In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the municipality or NDC?

0 No 1 Yes .

exc11 In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document (like a permit, for e -- 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?

0 No 1 Yes .

exc13a Do you work? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc13 In your work, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc14a In the last twelve months, have you had any dealings with the courts? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc14 Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc15a Have you used any public health services in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc15 In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you -- In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?

0 No 1 Yes .

exc16a Have you had a child in school in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc16 Have you had to pay a bribe at school in the last twelve months? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc18 Do you think given the way things are, sometimes paying a bribe is justified? 0 No 1 Yes .

exc7 Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among -- Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is...

1 Very common 2 Common 3 Uncommon 4 Very uncommon .

per1 You see yourself as a: Sociable and active person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per2 You see yourself as a: Critical and quarrelsome person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per3 You see yourself as a: Dependable and self-disciplined person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per4 You see yourself as a: Anxious and easily upset person. 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per5 You see yourself as a: Open to new experiences and intellectual person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per6 You see yourself as a: Quiet and shy person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per7 You see yourself as a: Generous and warm person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per8 You see yourself as a: Disorganized and careless person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per9 You see yourself as a: Calm and emotionally stable person. 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

per10 You see yourself as a: Uncreative and unimaginative person 1 1 Strongly disagree 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Strongly agree .

crisis1 Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others sa -- Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others say that we are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious, while others say that there isn�t any economic crisis. What do you think?

1 We are suffering a very serious economic crisis 2 We are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious 3 No economic crisis .

crisis2 Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from amo -- Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following:

1 The previous government 2 The current government 3 Ourselves, the Guyanese 4 The rich people of our country 5 The problems of democracy 6 The rich countries [Accept also Unites States, England, France, Germany, and Japan] 7 The economic system of the country 8 Never have thought about it 77 Other .

vb1 Did you register for the new voters list? 1 Yes 2 No 3 Being processed .

vb2 Did you vote in the last presidential elections of 2006? 1 Voted 2 Did not vote .

vb3 Who did you vote for in the last presidential elections of 2006? 0 None (Blank ballot or spoiled or null ballot) 77 Other 2401 Bharrat Jagdeo, Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) 2402 Robert Corbin, Peoples National Congress /One Guyana (PNCR/1G) 2403 Raphael Trotman, Alliance for Change (AFC) 2404 Paul Hardy, Guyana Action Party/ Rise Organise And Rebuild (GAP/ROAR) 2405 Manzoor Nadir, The United Force (TUF) 2406 Chandra Narine Sharma, Justice For All Party (JFAP) .

vb10 Do you currently identify with a political party? 1 Yes 2 No .

vb11 Which political party do you identify with? 77 Other 2401 Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) 2402 Peoples National Congress /One Guyana (PNCR/1G) 2403 Alliance for Change (AFC) 2404 Guyana Action Party/ Rise Organise And Rebuild (GAP/ROAR) 2406 Justice For All Party (JFAP) .

pol1 How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none? 1 A lot 2 Some 3 Little 4 None .

vb20 If the next presidential elections were being held this week, what would you do? 1 Wouldn�t vote 2 Would vote for the incumbent candidate or party 3 Would vote for a candidate or party different from the current government 4 Would go to vote but would leave the ballot blank or would purposely cancel my vote .

clien1 In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someon -- 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?

1 Often 2 Sometimes 3 Never .

clien2 And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offer make you more l -- And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offer make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?

1 More likely 2 Less likely 3 Equally likely .

ed What was the last grade or year that you completed? 0 None 1 Primary 1 2 Primary 2 3 Primary 3 4 Primary 4 5 Primary 5 6 Primary 6 7 Secondary/Vocational 1 8 Secondary/Vocational 2 9 Secondary/Vocational 3 10 Secondary/Vocational 4 11 Secondary/Vocational 5 12 University/Tertiary 1 or "A" level 1 13 University/Tertiary 2 or "A" level 2 14 University/Tertiary 3 15 University/Tertiary 4 16 University/Tertiary 5 17 University/Tertiary 6 18 University/Tertiary 7+ .

edlevel What is the highest level of education that you have reached? 0 None 1 Primary 2 Secundary/Vocational 3 A Level 4 Universitary/Tertiary .

edyear What is the last form of {EDlevel} that you completed? 101 Grade 1 102 Grade 2 103 Grade 3 104 Grade 4 105 Grade 5 106 Grade 6 207 Form 1 208 Form 2 209 Form 3 210 Form 4 211 Form 5 312 Lower 6 313 Upper 6 412 First year 413 Second year 414 Third year 415 Fourth 416 Fifth 417 Sixth 418 More than sixth year .

q2 How old are you?

y1 Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country�s politi -- Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country�s politics, for example

1 Participating in a non-governmental organization (NGO), community association or political party 2 Running for some public office in elections 3 Participating in a revolutionary movement 4 None of the above 5 Other .

y2 What issues or problems frequently worry you? 1 Work, employment, salary, income, economic or workforce stability 2 Having a good time, parties, sports, clubs, dates, girlfriend/boyfriend, starting a family, girls or boys 3 Material possessions (clothes and shoes, cell phones, ipods, computers) 4 Getting or finishing education, paying for education 5 Security, crime, gangs 6 Interpersonal relationships (relationships with parents, family, friends, and others) 7 Health 8 Environment 9 Situation of the country 10 Nothing, not worried about anything 11 Other response .

y3 In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right directi -- In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right direction or in the wrong direction?

1 Right 2 Wrong .

haicr1 Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the situation o -- Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the situation of the country?

1 tv 2 Newspaper 3 Radio 4 Church 5 Community center 7 Family members 8 Coworkers or school colleagues 9 Friends 11 Internet outlets (excluding newspapers) .

q3c What is your religion, if any? 1 Catholic 2 Protestant, Mainline Protestant or Protestant non-Evangelical 3 Non-Christian Eastern Religions 4 None (Believes in a Supreme Entity but does not belong to any religion) 5 Evangelical and Pentecostal 6 LDS (Mormon) 7 Traditional Religions or Native Religions 11 Agnostic, atheist (Does not believe in God) .

q3ca What is your religion, if any? 101 Catholic 202 Anglican 204 Christian 205 Disciple of Christ 207 Moravian 208 Lutheran 209 Mehtodist 210 Presbyterian 302 Bahai 305 Hinduism 306 Islam 402 Believes in a Supreme Entity but does not belong to any religion 403 None 502 Adventist 503 Seventh-Day Adventist 504 Assemblies of God 505 Baptist 507 Christian Congregation 508 Salvation Army 509 Evangelical 510 Brethren 511 Christian Reformed Church 512 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel 513 Christ Pentecostal Church 514 Church of God 515 Nazarene 516 Universal Church of the Kingdom of God 519 Pentecostals 603 Jehovah�s Witness 703 Esoterica 707 Rastafarian 709 Santo Daime 1002 Agnostic 1003 Atheist .

q5a How often do you attend religious services? 1 More than once per week 2 Once per week 3 Once a month 4 Once or twice a year 5 Never or almost never .

q5b Please, could you tell me how important is religion in your life? 1 Very important 2 Rather important 3 Not very important 4 Not at all important .

q10 Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this -- 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?

0 [0] No income 1 [1] Less than 10,000 2 [2] 10,001- 20,000 3 [3] 20,001-40,000 4 [4] 40,001-60,000 5 [5] 60,001-90,000 6 [6] 90,001-120,000 7 [7] 120,001-150,000 8 [8] 150,001-200,000 9 [9] 200,001-250,000 10 [10] Above 250,000 .

q10a Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances that is, eco -- Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances that is, economic assistance from abroad?

1 Yes 2 No .

q10b To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abro -- To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?

1 A lot 2 Some 3 Little 4 Nothing .

q10a3 In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad -- In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad decreased, increased, stayed the same, or you did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months?

1 Increased 2 Stayed the same 3 Decreased 4 Did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months .

q10c Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living -- Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living abroad?

1 Yes, in the United States only 2 Yes, in the United States and in other countries 3 Yes, in other countries (not in the United States) 4 No .

q16 How often do you communicate with them? 1 Everyday 2 Once or twice a week 3 Once or twice a month 4 Rarely 5 Never .

q14 Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the nex -- Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?

1 Yes 2 No .

q10d The salary that you receive and total household income: 1 Is good enough for you and you can save from it 2 Is just enough for you, so that you do not have major problems 3 Is not enough for you and you are stretched 4 Is not enough for you and you are having a hard time .

q10e Over the past two years, has the income of your household: 1 Increased? 2 Remained the same? 3 Decreased? .

q10f What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past -- What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past two years?

1 Reduction in hours of work or salary 2 A member of the household lost his or her job 3 Reduction in sales/Business not good 4 A family business went into bankruptcy 5 Remittances from abroad decreased or stopped 6 A member of the household who received income was sick, died, or left the household 7 Natural disaster /lost of crop 8 Other 9 Everything is more expensive/income is not enough .

q11 What is your marital status? 1 Single 2 Married 3 Common law marriage 4 Divorced 5 Separated 6 Widowed .

q12 Do you have children? How many children do you have? 0 None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 23 .

q12a How many children live with you at the present time? 0 None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 .

etid Do you consider yourself white, mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Po -- Do you consider yourself white, mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?

2 Mixed 3 Amerindian 4 Black or Afro-Guyanese 5 Indo-Guyanese 6 Chinese 7 Other 8 Portuguese .

leng1 What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when yo -- What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child?

2401 English 2402 Indigenous or Amerindian language 2403 Chinese 2405 Other foreign .

www1 Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet? 1 Daily 2 A few times a week 3 A few times a month 4 Rarely 5 Never .

gi0 About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, news -- About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?

1 Daily 2 A few times a week 3 A few times a month 4 Rarely 5 Never .

gi1 What is the name of the current president of the United States? 1 Correct 2 Incorrect .

gi3 How many regions does Guyana have? 1 Correct 2 Incorrect .

gi4 How long is the government�s term of office in Guyana? 1 Correct 2 Incorrect .

r1 Television 0 No 1 Yes

r3 Refrigerator 0 No 1 Yes

r4 Landline telephone (not cellular) 0 No 1 Yes

r4a Cellular telephone 0 No 1 Yes

r5 Vehicle/car How many? 0 No 1 One 2 Two 3 Three or more

r6 Washing machine 0 No 1 Yes

r7 Microwave oven 0 No 1 Yes

r8 Motorcycle 0 No 1 Yes

r12 Indoor plumbing 0 No 1 Yes

r14 Indoor bathroom 0 No 1 Yes

r15 Computer 0 No 1 Yes

r16 Flat panel TV 0 No 1 Yes

r18 Internet 0 No 1 Yes

ocup4a How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently� 1 Working? 2 Not working, but have a job? 3 Actively looking for a job? 4 A student? 5 Taking care of the home? 6 Retired, a pensioner or permanently disable to work? 7 Not working and not looking for a job? .

ocup1a In this job are you: 1 A salaried employee of the government or an independent state-owned enterprise? 2 A salaried employee in the private sector? 3 Owner or partner in a business? 4 Self-employed? 5 Unpaid worker? .

ocup1b1 Have you lost your job in the past two years? 1 Yes, you lost your job but found a new one 2 Yes, you lost your job and have not found a new one 3 No did not lose your job 4 Did not work because of you decide not to work or disabilities .

ocup1b2 Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two ye -- Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two years?

1 Yes 2 No .

pen1 Do you have a pension plan? 1 Yes 2 No .

pen3 Which pension plan do you have? 1 Individual accounts 2 Public or state plan or social security 3 Company pensions 7 Other .

pen4 During the past 12 months, have you made any payment to your retirement/pension -- During the past 12 months, have you made any payment to your retirement/pension account?

1 Every month 2 At least once or twice a year 3 Has not contributed .

sal1 Do you have medical insurance? 1 Yes 2 No .

sal2 Is the medical insurance 1 From the government, as part of social security 2 Another government plan 3 Is it a private plan 4 Have both, from the government and private plan .

sal4 In your medical insurance plan, are you the principal or beneficiary? 1 Principal 2 Beneficiary .

colorr [When the interview is complete, WITHOUT asking, please use the color chart and -- [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 face of the respondent]

1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 .

sexi Note your own sex 1 Male 2 Female

ietid Interviewer self-identification of his/her own ethnicity. Do you consider yourse -- Interviewer self-identification of his/her own ethnicity. Do you consider yourself White, Mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?

1 White 2 Mixed 3 Amerindian 4 Black or Afro-Guyanese 5 Indo-Guyanese 6 Chinese

colori Using the color chart, note the color that comes closest to your own color 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 .

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