Emancipation monitor > Emancipation monitor 2018
Longitudinal Wave
General Information
Title
Emancipation monitor 2018
Project Number
199.1
Abstract
This questionnaire is about emancipation and is administered every year by SCP.
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
04-06-2018
End date
26-06-2018
Researcher
Wil Portegijs (SCP)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2022 Centerdata
Funding Organization
The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP)
NWO
ODISSEI
NWO
ODISSEI
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-xqj-yjm4
Datasets and documentation
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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of household member encrypted | preloaded |
| ps18a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
| ps18a001 | In what place was the first statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a002 | In what place was the second statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a003 | In what place was the third statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a004 | In what place was the fourth statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a005 | In what place was the fifth statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a006 | In what place was the sixth statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a007 | In what place was the seventh statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a008 | In what place was the eighth statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a009 | In what place was the ninth statement shown for question ps18a109 – ps18a117? | constructed |
| ps18a010 | In what place was the first statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a011 | In what place was the second statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a012 | In what place was the third statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a013 | In what place was the fourth statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a014 | In what place was the fifth statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a015 | In what place was the sixth statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a016 | In what place was the seventh statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a017 | In what place was the eighth statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a018 | In what place was the ninth statement shown for question ps18a130 – ps18a138? | constructed |
| ps18a019 | Preload variable: Primary occupation | preloaded |
| ps18a020 | Preload variable: Age of the household member | preloaded |
| ps18a021 | Preload variable: Has a management position | preloaded |
| ps18a022 | Even if a woman earns just enough money to pay for child care, it is important that she continues working | directly measured |
| ps18a023 | Spousal alimony is an outdated concept; former spouses should each earn their own money after a divorce | directly measured |
| ps18a024 | Even if a woman has a partner with a good income, she should continue working to have an income sufficient to support herself and, if applicable, her children | directly measured |
| ps18a025 | It doesn’t matter if a woman earns less than her partner, as long as they have made clear arrangements about that | directly measured |
| ps18a026 | When dividing paid work between them, partners should take into account that they might split up in the future | directly measured |
| ps18a027 | It’s better for a balanced relationship that the man and the woman earn roughly the same | directly measured |
| ps18a028 | The number of women in high-level management positions should increase significantly over the next 5 years | directly measured |
| ps18a029 | Women who work full time have just as much of a chance to reach a high-level management position as men do | directly measured |
| ps18a030 | Companies should give women priority when it comes to enrolling in management training | directly measured |
| ps18a031 | It would be good if the next prime minister were a woman | directly measured |
| ps18a032 | Women need to be given preferential treatment in the selection process for high-level management positions | directly measured |
| ps18a033 | It’s good that women’s organizations advocate for more women in high-level management positions | directly measured |
| ps18a034 | Major companies with few women in senior management should be given a substantial fine | directly measured |
| ps18a035 | Who do you believe are better suited for high-level management positions at major companies, women or men? Or does gender not matter? | directly measured |
| ps18a036 | What do you believe are the ideal weekly working hours for… Mothers of children who don’t go to school yet? | directly measured |
| ps18a037 | What do you believe are the ideal weekly working hours for… Fathers of children who don’t go to school yet? | directly measured |
| ps18a038 | What do you believe are the ideal weekly working hours for… Mothers of school-age children? | directly measured |
| ps18a039 | What do you believe are the ideal weekly working hours for… Fathers of school-age children? | directly measured |
| ps18a040 | It’s good for babies under the age of 1 to be in day care 2 or 3 days a week. | directly measured |
| ps18a041 | It’s good for 1-year-old babies to be in day care 2 or 3 days a week. | directly measured |
| ps18a042 | It’s good for toddlers aged between 2 and 3 to be in day care 2 or 3 days a week. | directly measured |
| ps18a043 | It’s good for children aged between 4 and 12 to go to out-of-school care 2 or 3 days a week. | directly measured |
| ps18a044 | Women are better suited to care for small children than men | directly measured |
| ps18a045 | I have no problem with men showing feminine behavior | directly measured |
| ps18a046 | Women are just as well suited for a construction job as men | directly measured |
| ps18a047 | Men are often a little more ambitious than women | directly measured |
| ps18a048 | Women are better suited to care for relatives (such as elderly parents) than men | directly measured |
| ps18a049 | Men are just as well suited for a care job as women | directly measured |
| ps18a050 | I have no problem with women showing masculine behavior | directly measured |
| ps18a051 | Women are often a little more caring and social than men | directly measured |
| ps18a052 | Men must take the initiative in the sexual domain | directly measured |
| ps18a053 | When a woman says “no” to a sexual advance, she means “no” | directly measured |
| ps18a054 | When a man wolf-whistles to a woman in the street, it’s a compliment to her | directly measured |
| ps18a055 | Boys and men often impose their will in sexual relations | directly measured |
| ps18a056 | Women are too quick to see men’s behavior as sexual harassment | directly measured |
| ps18a057 | It’s good that women don’t put up with unsolicited sexual comments from men | directly measured |
| ps18a058 | Society has looked the other way for too long when it comes to the day-to-day sexual harassment that women face | directly measured |
| ps18a059 | It’s impossible for men today to understand what they can and cannot do in their dealings with women | directly measured |
| ps18a060 | When a man has abused his wife, he should leave the home, not the woman | directly measured |
| ps18a061 | When a woman is abused, both the man and the woman are to blame | directly measured |
| ps18a062 | The police must exercise restraint in cases of domestic violence | directly measured |
| ps18a063 | It’s understandable for a man to hit back after a woman starts to hit him | directly measured |
| ps18a064 | People who claim to be a victim of physical violence by their partner often exaggerate | directly measured |
| ps18a065 | When there has been violence in a relationship, the victim should immediately end the relationship | directly measured |
| ps18a066 | Do you live together with a partner? | directly measured |
| ps18a067 | Do you have any children who live with you or elsewhere? | directly measured |
| ps18a068 | What age is your youngest child? | directly measured |
| ps18a069 | According to our background information, you are retired (early). Is that correct? | directly measured |
| ps18a070 | Paid work is important for my personal development | directly measured |
| ps18a071 | It’s important to me to have paid work because of the contact with other people | directly measured |
| ps18a072 | It’s important to me to earn sufficient income so that I can support myself and, if applicable, my children | directly measured |
| ps18a073 | I’m prepared to let people in my private life take second place to to my career | directly measured |
| ps18a074 | It’s important to me to have paid work because it means I’m doing my bit for society | directly measured |
| ps18a075 | I prefer not to work full time, so that I have time to do other things | directly measured |
| ps18a076 | It’s important to me to make a career for myself | directly measured |
| ps18a077 | I have to work, we can’t live without my income | directly measured |
| ps18a078 | Paid work is important to me because it gives me social prestige | directly measured |
| ps18a079 | I enjoy my job a lot | directly measured |
| ps18a080 | It’s important to me to make money so that [we/I] [are/am] comfortable financially | directly measured |
| ps18a081 | I want to grow to a higher salary in my job | directly measured |
| ps18a082 | If you were offered a higher management position than you currently have, would you take it? | directly measured |
| ps18a083 | If you were offered a management position, would you take it? | directly measured |
| ps18a084 | [How would you/If you were living together with a partner, how would you] prefer to divide the paid work between you and your partner? I would prefer… | directly measured |
| ps18a085 | [How would you/If you were living together with a partner, how would you] prefer to divide housekeeping tasks between you and your partner? This includes tasks such as cooking, doing the laundry, buying groceries, and cleaning. | directly measured |
| ps18a086 | [If you were to live together with a partner/Now imagine you were to have children/If you lived together with a partner and were to have children] how would you prefer to divide child care duties between you and your partner? | directly measured |
| ps18a087 | How are housekeeping tasks actually divided between you and your partner? | directly measured |
| ps18a088 | How are child care duties actually divided between you and your partner? | directly measured |
| ps18a089 | Imagine [your partner has/you have a partner with] a good income that [your family/you both (and your children)] can live on comfortably. How important or unimportant would it then be to you to have an income of your own? | directly measured |
| ps18a090 | Why is that important or desirable to you? So that we have more money to spend together | directly measured |
| ps18a091 | Why is that important or desirable to you? In case my partner were to lose their job or become unable to work | directly measured |
| ps18a092 | Why is that important or desirable to you? For my independence within the relationship | directly measured |
| ps18a093 | Why is that important or desirable to you? To be able to support myself after a possible separation | directly measured |
| ps18a094 | If you have a partner who earns enough for [the family/the both of you], how much would you at least want to earn yourself through paid employment? | directly measured |
| ps18a095 | Are you currently in paid employment (i.e., not including any welfare payments) and do you earn enough to support yourself [and your children]? Think about things such as food, rent or mortgage, insurance, etc. | directly measured |
| ps18a096 | Do you have any close relatives who need help for longer than a month? | directly measured |
| ps18a097 | Do you care for these relatives? | directly measured |
| ps18a098 | Where do you find the time for these care duties? | directly measured |
| ps18a099 | Where do you find the time for these care duties? Other, namely... | directly measured |
| ps18a100 | Imagine: One of your parents (in-law) or another relative has health problems and needs help for a period longer than one month. […] Would you be willing and able to provide that help? | directly measured |
| ps18a101 | If you were to provide help, where would you find the time? | directly measured |
| ps18a102 | How many hours a week do you perform paid work? | directly measured |
| ps18a103 | I’m retired | directly measured |
| ps18a104 | I’m too young to work/attending education | directly measured |
| ps18a105 | Are you happy with the number of hours you work, or would you like to work more or less? | directly measured |
| ps18a106 | If it were up to you, how many hours a week would you want to work [(if applicable: with the same hourly pay)]? | directly measured |
| ps18a107 | How many hours a week (on average) does your partner perform paid work? | directly measured |
| ps18a108 | If it were up to you, how many hours a week would you want your partner to work [(if applicable: with the same hourly pay)]? | directly measured |
| ps18a109 | Why do you work part time? because I want to take care of my (grand)children myself | directly measured |
| ps18a110 | Why do you work part time? to have time to do the housekeeping, buy groceries, and do other jobs around the house | directly measured |
| ps18a111 | Why do you work part time? to have time for myself, my hobbies, exercise, and my social life | directly measured |
| ps18a112 | Why do you work part time? I’m unable to work full time because of my health | directly measured |
| ps18a113 | Why do you work part time? to have time to take a course or training alongside my work | directly measured |
| ps18a114 | Why do you work part time? to have time to care for my parents or other relatives who need help | directly measured |
| ps18a115 | Why do you work part time? to have time to do volunteer work | directly measured |
| ps18a116 | Why do you work part time? I’d like to work full time, but I can’t find a full-time job | directly measured |
| ps18a117 | Why do you work part time? I’m gradually cutting my hours as I get closer to retirement | directly measured |
| ps18a118 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If I can find a job with the hours I want | directly measured |
| ps18a119 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If I can better align my working hours with my private life | directly measured |
| ps18a120 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If I can find good and affordable child care (day care, child minder, out-of-school care) | directly measured |
| ps18a121 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If I can work from home for part of my work week | directly measured |
| ps18a122 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If my boss were to ask me to work more hours | directly measured |
| ps18a123 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If I can find a job closer to where I live | directly measured |
| ps18a124 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If people in my environment (parents, neighbors, friends) no longer need my help | directly measured |
| ps18a125 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? If the household income is no longer enough to maintain the quality of life I’ve become accustomed to | directly measured |
| ps18a126 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? Other reason, namely… | directly measured |
| ps18a127 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? There is nothing that would make me want or able to work more | directly measured |
| ps18a128 | What would be a reason for you to decide to work more hours in paid employment? Other reason, namely... | directly measured |
| ps18a129 | If one or several of the conditions from the previous question were to be fulfilled, how many hours a week would you then want to work? | directly measured |
| ps18a130 | Why do you not have a paid job? because I want to take care of my (grand)children myself | directly measured |
| ps18a131 | Why do you not have a paid job? to have time to do the housekeeping, buy groceries, and do other jobs around the house | directly measured |
| ps18a132 | Why do you not have a paid job? to have time for myself, my hobbies, exercise, and my social life | directly measured |
| ps18a133 | Why do you not have a paid job? I’m unable to work full time because of my health | directly measured |
| ps18a134 | Why do you not have a paid job? to have time to take a course or training alongside my work | directly measured |
| ps18a135 | Why do you not have a paid job? to have time to care for my parents or other relatives who need help | directly measured |
| ps18a136 | Why do you not have a paid job? to have time to do volunteer work | directly measured |
| ps18a137 | Why do you not have a paid job? I’d like to work, but I can’t find a job | directly measured |
| ps18a138 | Why do you not have a paid job? I’m retired | directly measured |
| ps18a139 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If I can find a job with the hours I want | directly measured |
| ps18a140 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If I can better align my working hours with my private life | directly measured |
| ps18a141 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If I can find good and affordable child care (day care, child minder, out-of-school care) | directly measured |
| ps18a142 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If I can work from home for part of my work week | directly measured |
| ps18a143 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If people in my environment (parents, neighbors, friends) no longer need my help | directly measured |
| ps18a144 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? If the household income is no longer enough to maintain the quality of life I have become accustomed to | directly measured |
| ps18a145 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? Other reason, namely... | directly measured |
| ps18a146 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? There is nothing that would make me want or able to get a job or return to work | directly measured |
| ps18a147 | What would be a reason for you to decide to get a job outside the house or return to work? Other reason, namely... | directly measured |
| ps18a148 | If one or several of the conditions from the previous question were to be fulfilled, how many hours a week would you then want to work? | directly measured |
| ps18a149 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| ps18a150 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| ps18a151 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| ps18a152 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| ps18a153 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| ps18a154 | Starting date of the questionnaire | constructed |
| ps18a155 | Starting time of the questionnaire | constructed |
| ps18a156 | End date of the questionnaire | constructed |
| ps18a157 | End time of the questionnaire | constructed |
| ps18a158 | Duration questionnaire in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: Emancipation monitor 2018
The questionnaire was administered in Dutch
Browse Emancipation monitor 2018Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,945 (100.0%)Non-response: 878 (29.8%)
Response: 2,067 (70.2%)
Complete: 2,039 (69.2%)
Incomplete: 28 (1.0%)
Collection Events
Period
04-06-2018 to 26-06-2018
Sample
The intended net response was 2000 randomly selected panel members of 16 years and older. Only 1 panel member per household was selected.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents