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LISS Data Archive > Political and social attitudes in the Netherlands

Publisher
Centerdata
Creator
Willem de Koster (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Elske van den Hoogen (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Thijs Lindner (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Jeroen van der Waal (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Created
May 15 2023
Description
This study is about political attitudes and opinions on social issues.
URL to resource
https://www.dataarchive.lissdata.nl/study-units/view/1402
Panel
lissdata
Begin date
Jan 06 2020

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Variable Dataset English Dutch
nomem_encr pu20a Number of the household member encrypted
pu20a_m pu20a Year and month of the field work period
pu20a001 pu20a It is good if the government has a strong influence on society.
pu20a002 pu20a People should take more responsibility to provide for themselves.
pu20a003 pu20a It is good if as many government services as possible are privatized*.*Privatization means that government departments are turned into independent companies.
pu20a004 pu20a Politics sometimes seems so complicated that people like me can hardly understand what is going on.
pu20a005 pu20a Politicians do not care about the opinion of people like me.
pu20a006 pu20a Political parties are only interested in my vote and not in my opinion.
pu20a007 pu20a People like me have no influence on politics at all.
pu20a008 pu20a The Word of God is set down precisely in holy books.
pu20a009 pu20a Heaven really exists.
pu20a010 pu20a God can cause miracles to happen on earth.
pu20a011 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Politicians
pu20a012 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Politics in general
pu20a013 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Parliament
pu20a014 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The government
pu20a015 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Civil servants
pu20a016 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The state
pu20a017 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The UWV (the organization responsible for unemployment benefits)
pu20a018 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Your municipal authority
pu20a019 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Science
pu20a020 pu20a It is not a good thing if differences between the rich and the poor are large.
pu20a021 pu20a Large income differences are not a problem.
pu20a022 pu20a It is important that children from poor families get the same opportunities as children from rich families.
pu20a023 pu20a In a fair society, differences in what people are able to spend are small.
pu20a024 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Medical science
pu20a025 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Sociology
pu20a026 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Business administration
pu20a027 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Chemistry
pu20a028 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Mechanical engineering
pu20a029 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Medical science
pu20a030 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Sociology
pu20a031 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Business administration
pu20a032 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Chemistry
pu20a033 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Mechanical engineering
pu20a034 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Medical science
pu20a035 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Sociology
pu20a036 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Business administration
pu20a037 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Chemistry
pu20a038 pu20a Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Mechanical engineering
pu20a039 pu20a It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Medical science
pu20a040 pu20a It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Sociology
pu20a041 pu20a It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Business administration
pu20a042 pu20a It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Chemistry
pu20a043 pu20a It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Mechanical engineering
pu20a044 pu20a People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...medical scientists.
pu20a045 pu20a People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...sociologists.
pu20a046 pu20a People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...business administration scientists.
pu20a047 pu20a People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...chemical scientists.
pu20a048 pu20a People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...mechanical engineers.
pu20a049 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The European Union
pu20a050 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The European Commission
pu20a051 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European civil servants
pu20a052 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European Parliament
pu20a053 pu20a How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European politicians
pu20a054 pu20a Cultural life in the Netherlands is generally enriched by people coming to live here from other countries.
pu20a055 pu20a The Netherlands is made a better place to live by people coming to live here from other countries.
pu20a056 pu20a Foreigners living in the Netherlands should adapt to Dutch uses and customs.
pu20a057 pu20a The Netherlands should have never let foreign guest workers in.
pu20a058 pu20a In politics, decisions are made in an open way, so that they can be monitored.
pu20a059 pu20a The real power in the Netherlands is in the hands of invisible elites*.*Small groups of people forming the top layer in society.
pu20a060 pu20a In the Netherlands, the most important decisions are taken by democratically elected politicians.
pu20a061 pu20a In the end, politicians mainly listen to invisible organizations and people who have power behind the screens.
pu20a062 pu20a The world would be a better place if people from other countries were more like the Dutch.
pu20a063 pu20a Generally speaking, The Netherlands is a better country than most other countries.
pu20a064 pu20a How satisfied are you with the present state of the economy in the Netherlands?
pu20a065 pu20a The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions.
pu20a066 pu20a The political differences between the elite* and the people are larger than the differences among the people.*Small group of people forming the top layer in society
pu20a067 pu20a I would rather be represented by a citizen than by a specialized politician.
pu20a068 pu20a Elected officials talk too much and take too little action.
pu20a069 pu20a What people call “compromise” in politics is really just selling out on one’s principles.
pu20a070 pu20a I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...the way democracy works here.
pu20a071 pu20a I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...our social security system*.*Social security is the system of benefits supporting people who do not have any or enough income, for example due to [...]
pu20a072 pu20a I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...the fair and equal treatment of all groups in our society.
pu20a073 pu20a I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...our economic achievements.
pu20a074 pu20a The government should raise social benefits.
pu20a075 pu20a The government should take measures to reduce the differences between the poor and the rich.
pu20a076 pu20a The government should spend more money on reducing the differences between incomes.
pu20a077 pu20a The government should intervene to lower the level of top incomes.
pu20a078 pu20a Most of our social problems would be solved if we could somehow get rid of criminal and antisocial people.
pu20a079 pu20a What we need are fewer laws and more courageous, tireless, and devoted leaders whom people can trust.
pu20a080 pu20a Obedience and respect for authority are the most important values that people should instill in their children.
pu20a081 pu20a Some people think that the Netherlands should limit imports* in order to protect employment opportunities. Others think that such limits would lead to higher prices and would [...]. Are you in favor of or oppose to import limitations? [...]
pu20a082 pu20a In politics people sometimes talk of ‘left’ and ‘right’. Where would you place yourself on this scale?
pu20a083 pu20a If parliamentary elections were held today, for which party would you vote?
pu20a084 pu20a If parliamentary elections were held today, for which party would you vote? - Other party, namely
pu20a085 pu20a The government is increasingly interfering with what we do and how we live.
pu20a086 pu20a As a result of all the government’s rules and directives, there’s hardly anything we can do anymore.
pu20a087 pu20a The government is increasingly taking away my freedom to do the things I want to do.
pu20a088 pu20a The government tries to force its ideas on the population.
pu20a089 pu20a If a woman so wishes, it should always be possible for her to have an abortion.
pu20a090 pu20a Homosexuals should be left as free as possible to live their own lives.
pu20a091 pu20a It is unnatural when women hold a position of authority over men in a firm.
pu20a092 pu20a A woman is more capable of bringing up small children than a man is.
pu20a093 pu20a If someone is suffering severely and no longer wants to live, then it should be possible for a doctor to help this person by letting him or her die.
pu20a094 pu20a Under certain circumstances it can be necessary to restrict freedom of speech.
pu20a095 pu20a In this country everyone should be able to say what he or she wants.
pu20a096 pu20a Censorship of journalists is always wrong.
pu20a097 pu20a Generally speaking, most people can be trusted.
pu20a098 pu20a Most people would try to take advantage of me if they got the chance.
pu20a099 pu20a Most of the time people try to be helpful.
pu20a100 pu20a Common people like me don’t have much influence over the things that happen around us.
pu20a101 pu20a Some people say that...the American government is responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
pu20a102 pu20a Some people say that...certain viruses are created by the government in order to control the people.
pu20a103 pu20a Some people say that...a small elite* of people in power are secretly working to create a new world order.*Small group of people forming the top layer in society.
pu20a104 pu20a Some people say that...jet airplanes leave trails in the air through which chemical substances are deliberately spread.
pu20a105 pu20a I have a positive view of social security.
pu20a106 pu20a I am disgusted by social benefits.
pu20a107 pu20a It is very important for a country to have an extensive social security system.
pu20a108 pu20a A basic income means that the government pays everyone the same amount every month, regardless of whether this person works or not. [...] Would you be against or in favor of such a system in the Netherlands, generally speaking?
pu20a109 pu20a If immigrants are unemployed for a long period, they should be made to leave the Netherlands.
pu20a110 pu20a Only people whose parents are Dutch should be entitled to social benefits.
pu20a111 pu20a Immigrants should only be entitled to social benefits if they have worked here for several years.
pu20a112 pu20a Immigrants should not be permitted to make use of social benefits.
pu20a113 pu20a Social security should make it possible for people to do what they like most.
pu20a114 pu20a Social security should be available for everyone who needs it, unconditionally.
pu20a115 pu20a People should be supported unconditionally in their income if they do not generate enough income themselves.
pu20a116 pu20a Social security should add to freedom and pleasure in life.
pu20a117 pu20a Social security should provide everyone with the means to have a pleasant life.
pu20a118 pu20a Social security should only be for people who really don’t have enough money to provide for themselves.
pu20a119 pu20a Social security should enable people to survive, and not more than that.
pu20a120 pu20a Social security should only provide a temporary solution in emergency situations.
pu20a121 pu20a The goal of social security should be...that people take care of each other.
pu20a122 pu20a The goal of social security should be...that people remain active in society.
pu20a123 pu20a The goal of social security should be...that people in a country live together peacefully.
pu20a124 pu20a The goal of social security should be...to support honest people.
pu20a125 pu20a The goal of social security should be...to motivate people to get a job.
pu20a126 pu20a It is important that people receiving social benefits do something in return for society, such as voluntary work.
pu20a127 pu20a Irresponsible people should not be supported by social security.
pu20a128 pu20a Social security should ensure that people become obedient and honest citizens.
pu20a129 pu20a It is important for the social security system that everyone shares the same norms and values.
pu20a130 pu20a Because of social security people are not incentivized to provide for their own income.
pu20a131 pu20a Social security weakens a country’s competitiveness with respect to foreign countries.
pu20a132 pu20a Social security prevents social unrest.
pu20a133 pu20a Social security causes labor costs to become too high.
pu20a134 pu20a Because of social security people become selfish and calculating.
pu20a135 pu20a People who are themselves to blame for their problems do not deserve any social security.
pu20a136 pu20a People on benefits should show more gratitude.
pu20a137 pu20a It is not fair that people receive social benefits to which they have not contributed.
pu20a138 pu20a Only people in dire need may receive social benefits.
pu20a139 pu20a Most unemployed people could find a job if they were willing to take what they can get.
pu20a140 pu20a Most unemployed people do not resemble me at all.
pu20a141 pu20a Many unemployed people abuse social benefits.
pu20a142 pu20a The social security system is carried out properly.
pu20a143 pu20a It is made too hard for people to obtain social benefits.
pu20a144 pu20a Social benefits are generally too high.
pu20a145 pu20a The social security system works in a fair manner.
pu20a146 pu20a The social security system is too complicated.
pu20a147 pu20a In the Netherlands, the social security system is carried out by various organizations. Which organization do you think is best suited to carry out social security?
pu20a148 pu20a In the Netherlands, the social security system is carried out by various organizations. Which organization do you think is best suited to carry out social security? - Another social organization, namely
pu20a149 pu20a It is very important to help poor countries by providing development aid.
pu20a150 pu20a I am disgusted by development aid.
pu20a151 pu20a I have sympathy for development aid.
pu20a152 pu20a I am willing to pay higher taxes in order to increase development aid to poor countries.
pu20a153 pu20a The government would do better to spend money on solving problems in the Netherlands than on development aid.
pu20a154 pu20a Money used for development aid is never spent well.
pu20a155 pu20a Development aid causes more harm than good.
pu20a156 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...people in dire need are helped.
pu20a157 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...people in poor countries quickly get back on their own two feet again.
pu20a158 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...long-term poverty among people in poor countries is reduced.
pu20a159 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the inequality between poor and rich countries is reduced.
pu20a160 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...migration from poor countries to the Netherlands is reduced.
pu20a161 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...population growth in poor countries is slowed down.
pu20a162 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...unrest around the world is reduced.
pu20a163 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the Netherlands also benefits from it through trade.
pu20a164 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...Dutch companies benefit as well.
pu20a165 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...businesses in poor countries are stimulated.
pu20a166 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...employment opportunities in poor countries are increased.
pu20a167 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the health situation of people in poor countries is improved.
pu20a168 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...human rights in poor countries are promoted.
pu20a169 pu20a If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the Netherlands will also be helped if it should need help in the future.
pu20a170 pu20a Development aid should not be provided to countries whose government might steal part of the money or goods.
pu20a171 pu20a Development aid should only be provided in case of short-term emergency situations.
pu20a172 pu20a Development aid should be stopped if money is wasted.
pu20a173 pu20a If people in poor countries need help, then development aid should be provided without any conditions.
pu20a174 pu20a It is important that development aid recipients can account accurately for how the aid was spent.
pu20a175 pu20a Development aid can be provided in all sorts of ways. [...] Who do you think is best positioned to determine how development aid should be provided?
pu20a176 pu20a Who do you think is best able to carry out the Dutch development aid?
pu20a177 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to ensure peace and stability in Europe.
pu20a178 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to preserve nature and the environment.
pu20a179 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...so that trade among European countries is hindered as little as possible.
pu20a180 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...so that their citizens can live and work in other European countries unhindered.
pu20a181 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to reduce the power of large corporations.
pu20a182 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to tackle cross-border issues.
pu20a183 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to protect their economies against economic superpowers such as China, Russia and the United States.
pu20a184 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to form a strong military front against superpowers such as China, Russia and the United States.
pu20a185 pu20a I find it important that European countries collaborate...to be stronger together versus the rest of the world.
pu20a186 pu20a I can clearly understand what is going on in the European Union.
pu20a187 pu20a My voice counts in the European Union.
pu20a188 pu20a Dutch membership of the European Union is a good thing.
pu20a189 pu20a The European Union conjures up a negative image for me.
pu20a190 pu20a I am disgusted by the European Union.
pu20a191 pu20a The Netherlands should leave the European Union.
pu20a192 pu20a I am proud to be a citizen of the European Union.
pu20a193 pu20a The European Union should become one country.
pu20a194 pu20a The European Union should be enlarged with other countries.
pu20a195 pu20a I personally benefit from the Netherlands’ European Union membership.
pu20a196 pu20a The Netherlands benefits from being a member of the European Union.
pu20a197 pu20a The Dutch EU membership threatens the social security system*.*Social security is the system of benefits supporting people who do not have any or enough income, for example due to [...]
pu20a198 pu20a Because the Netherlands is a member of the European Union, the Netherlands has less influence in the world.
pu20a199 pu20a The European Union causes a loss of jobs in the Netherlands.
pu20a200 pu20a The European Union poses a threat to Dutch identity and culture.
pu20a201 pu20a The European Union endangers the independence of the Netherlands.
pu20a202 pu20a The European Union makes a lot of things easier in day-to-day life.
pu20a203 pu20a The European Union creates more safety in the Netherlands.
pu20a204 pu20a The European Union creates more prosperity in the Netherlands.
pu20a205 pu20a The European Union protects the Netherlands against the world’s superpowers such as Russia, the United States and China.
pu20a206 pu20a The European Union ensures that the Netherlands has a stronger position in the world.
pu20a207 pu20a The European Union functions well as it is.
pu20a208 pu20a Member states of the European Union find collaboration less important than their own interests.
pu20a209 pu20a The European Union functions according to democratic principles.
pu20a210 pu20a The European Union gets too little done.
pu20a211 pu20a The European Union has too many unnecessary rules.
pu20a212 pu20a It takes the European Union too much effort to get something done.
pu20a213 pu20a The way the European Union works is too impersonal.
pu20a214 pu20a European civil servants waste a lot of tax money.
pu20a215 pu20a The European Union is not open enough to be able to monitor what goes on.
pu20a216 pu20a Dutch politicians follow the European Union servilely to get ahead themselves.
pu20a217 pu20a European politicians mainly act in the interest of the European citizen.
pu20a218 pu20a European politicians are not interested in European citizens.
pu20a219 pu20a European politicians are devoted to the common good.
pu20a220 pu20a What is your primary occupation in everyday life?
pu20a221 pu20a What is your primary occupation in everyday life? - I do something else, namely
pu20a222 pu20a How do you estimate the odds that, in the coming 12 months, you will [if pu20a220 = 1: become unemployed / if pu20a220 = 2: be unable to acquire enough assignments / if pu20a220 = 3: not be able to find a job]?
pu20a223 pu20a How often in daily life do you interact with people receiving social benefits?
pu20a224 pu20a Did you, in the past 5 years, receive social benefits, because you were unable to provide for sufficient income yourself (due to unemployment, sickness or disability)?
pu20a225 pu20a If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Hart van Nederland - NOS Journaal
pu20a226 pu20a If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...EenVandaag - Shownieuws
pu20a227 pu20a If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Volkskrant - Algemeen Dagblad
pu20a228 pu20a If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Telegraaf.nl - GeenStijl.nl
pu20a229 pu20a If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...News websites offered by Dutch newspapers or television programs - Facebook
pu20a230 pu20a I am very interested in the European Union.
pu20a231 pu20a I keep a good track of the news on the European Union.
pu20a232 pu20a I know a lot about the European Union.
pu20a233 pu20a Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Kathalijne Buitenweg
pu20a234 pu20a Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Neelie Kroes
pu20a235 pu20a Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Erica Terpstra
pu20a236 pu20a Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Sophie in ’t Veld
pu20a237 pu20a Where does the European Parliament hold its meetings?
pu20a238 pu20a Within Europe you can travel without border controls to...
pu20a239 pu20a What was the name of the precursor to the European Union, which was established in 1951?
pu20a240 pu20a Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Hungary
pu20a241 pu20a Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Spain
pu20a242 pu20a Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Greece
pu20a243 pu20a Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Croatia
pu20a244 pu20a Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Poland
pu20a245 pu20a In the European Elections, we vote for...
pu20a246 pu20a Which is the biggest political group in the European Parliament?
pu20a247 pu20a If Brexit takes place, the United Kingdom will be the second country ever to leave the European Union.
pu20a248 pu20a Was it difficult to answer the questions?
pu20a249 pu20a Were the questions sufficiently clear?
pu20a250 pu20a Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
pu20a251 pu20a Was it an interesting subject?
pu20a252 pu20a Did you enjoy answering the questions?
pu20a253 pu20a Starting date questionnaire
pu20a254 pu20a Starting time questionnaire
pu20a255 pu20a End date questionnaire
pu20a256 pu20a End time questionnaire
pu20a257 pu20a Duration questionnaire in seconds