Consequences of COVID for the quality of society > July 2020
Longitudinal Wave
General Information
Title
July 2020
Project Number
259.1
Abstract
The questionnaire is about the recent situation in the Netherlands, and most importantly the effect of the corona virus on the quality of the society. Amongst others the topics are politics, society and personal situation of respondents.
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
06-07-2020
End date
28-07-2020
Researcher
Mirjam de Klerk (The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP)); Josje den Ridder (The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP)); Inger Plaisier (The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP))
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2022 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/tp0h-4b82
Funding Organization
Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Note: Version 1.1 of the codebook: uc20a216 - uc20a222 were deleted.
Codebook in Dutch
Note: Version 1.1 of the codebook: uc20a216 - uc20a222 were deleted.
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
Note: Version 1.1 of the dataset: uc20a216 - uc20a222 were deleted.
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| uc20a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| uc20a001 | Split condition |
| uc20a002 | Preloaded variable: number of children |
| uc20a003 | Preloaded variable: Primary occupation |
| uc20a004 | Preloaded variable: Age of the household member |
| uc20a005 | Preloaded variable: Position within the household |
| uc20a006 | Permutation: in what position was group 1 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a007 | Permutation: in what position was group 2 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a008 | Permutation: in what position was group 3 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a009 | Permutation: in what position was group 4 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a010 | Permutation: in what position was group 5 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a011 | Permutation: in what position was group 6 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a012 | Permutation: in what position was group 7 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a013 | Permutation: in what position was group 8 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a014 | Permutation: in what position was group 9 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a015 | Permutation: in what position was group 10 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a016 | Permutation: in what position was group 11 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a017 | Permutation: in what position was group 12 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a018 | Permutation: in what position was group 13 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a019 | Permutation: in what position was group 14 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a020 | Permutation: in what position was group 15 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a021 | Permutation: in what position was group 16 shown [questions uc20a164 – uc20a179]? |
| uc20a022 | Permutation: in what position was group 1 shown [questions uc20a180-uc20a183 and uc20a184-uc20a187]? |
| uc20a023 | Permutation: in what position was group 2 shown [questions uc20a180-uc20a183 and uc20a184-uc20a187]? |
| uc20a024 | Permutation: in what position was group 3 shown [questions uc20a180-uc20a183 and uc20a184-uc20a187]? |
| uc20a025 | Permutation: in what position was group 4 shown [questions uc20a180-uc20a183 and uc20a184-uc20a187]? |
| uc20a026 | Please check whether the information we have about you is correct. What is your primary activity? |
| uc20a027 | How satisfied are you with your life right now? |
| uc20a028 | On a scale from 1 to 10, please indicate how satisfied you are with: Your financial situation |
| uc20a029 | I feel like I do not have much control over my own future |
| uc20a030 | I feel like I do not have much control over my own life right now |
| uc20a031 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? Problem 1 |
| uc20a032 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? Problem 2 |
| uc20a033 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? Problem 3 |
| uc20a034 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? Problem 4 |
| uc20a035 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? Problem 5 |
| uc20a036 | In your opinion, what are the biggest problems in our country right now? I cannot think of any problems |
| uc20a037 | What do you think is good about our country? Topic 1 |
| uc20a038 | What do you think is good about our country? Topic 2 |
| uc20a039 | What do you think is good about our country? Topic 3 |
| uc20a040 | What do you think is good about our country? Topic 4 |
| uc20a041 | What do you think is good about our country? Topic 5 |
| uc20a042 | What do you think is good about our country? I cannot think of any topics |
| uc20a043 | On a scale from 1 to 10, please indicate how satisfied you are with: The Dutch economy |
| uc20a044 | What are your expectations with regard to the Dutch economy over the coming 12 months? Will the coming 12 months be worse, the same or better: |
| uc20a045 | Generally speaking, most people are trustworthy. |
| uc20a046 | You can’t be too careful when dealing with people. |
| uc20a047 | There are still many people who are prepared to help others. |
| uc20a048 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The big corporations |
| uc20a049 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The labor unions |
| uc20a050 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The newspapers |
| uc20a051 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? Television |
| uc20a052 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The legal system |
| uc20a053 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives) |
| uc20a054 | How much confidence do you have in the following Dutch institutions? The government |
| uc20a055 | I feel like I matter just as much to society as other citizens. |
| uc20a056 | In your opinion, how important or unimportant is it for people to change their lifestyles to combat climate change? |
| uc20a057 | I do not consider it necessary to change my lifestyle in order to combat climate change. |
| uc20a058 | Have you, in the past 12 months, followed or are you presently following any educational programs? This concerns educational programs or courses that are important for your work or profession. |
| uc20a059 | Do you expect to start following a program or course in the next 12 months? This concerns a program or course that is of interest to your work or profession. |
| uc20a060 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I perform paid work (even if is it just for one or several hours per week or for a brief period) |
| uc20a061 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am not working now, but have performed paid work in the past |
| uc20a062 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I perform unpaid work while retaining my benefit or allowance |
| uc20a063 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am looking for work following the loss of my previous job |
| uc20a064 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I perform paid work, but am looking for more or other work |
| uc20a065 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I have performed paid work, but am released from the obligation to find a new job following the loss of my previous job |
| uc20a066 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am a first-time job seeker |
| uc20a067 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am seeking work following a lengthy interruption |
| uc20a068 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am a pupil / student |
| uc20a069 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I take care of the household |
| uc20a070 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I live off private means |
| uc20a071 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I have taken early retirement or job-related early retirement (‘functioneel leeftijdsontslag’, FLO) |
| uc20a072 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am a pensioner |
| uc20a073 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I am partly or wholly disabled for work |
| uc20a074 | Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. I perform voluntary work |
| uc20a075 | Are you an employee in permanent or temporary employment, an on-call employee or temp-staffer, or are you a self-employed/freelance worker, or an independent professional? |
| uc20a076 | Do you expect this employer (in the future) to give you a permanent contract? |
| uc20a077 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? no |
| uc20a078 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? yes, I did not have a job back then |
| uc20a079 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? yes, I am working fewer hours now |
| uc20a080 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? yes, I am working more hours now |
| uc20a081 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? yes, I do other work |
| uc20a082 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? other, namely... |
| uc20a083 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? other, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a084 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? no |
| uc20a085 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? yes, I had a paid job back then |
| uc20a086 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? other, namely... |
| uc20a087 | Compared to six months ago (before COVID), has anything changed in your work situation? other, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a088 | In an average working week, how many hours did you work from home this past month? On average … hours per week |
| uc20a089 | In an average working week, how many hours did you work from home this past month? of my workweek of … hours |
| uc20a090 | In an average working week, how many hours did you work from home six months ago (before COVID?) On average … hours per week |
| uc20a091 | In an average working week, how many hours did you work from home six months ago (before COVID?) of my workweek of … hours |
| uc20a092 | How many hours in your working week do you expect to work from home after the COVID pandemic? On average … hours per week |
| uc20a093 | How many hours in your working week do you expect to work from home after the COVID pandemic? of my workweek of … hours |
| uc20a094 | How many hours in your working week do you expect to work from home after the COVID pandemic? I don’t know |
| uc20a095 | Do you think that there is any chance that you might lose your job in the coming 12 months (not because you are retiring)? You can indicate this in terms of a percentage. |
| uc20a096 | Do you think that there is any chance that you might lose your job in the coming 12 months (not because you are retiring)? n/a since I am voluntarily quitting my job |
| uc20a097 | Do you think that there is any chance that you might lose your job in the coming 12 months (not because you are retiring)? n/a since I don't have a job |
| uc20a098 | Do you think that you have a chance of finding a job in the coming 12 months? You can indicate this as a percentage. |
| uc20a099 | Do you think that you have a chance of finding a job in the coming 12 months? n/a, since I already have a job |
| uc20a100 | Do you think that you have a chance of finding a job in the coming 12 months? n/a since I am not looking for a job |
| uc20a101 | The COVID pandemic has affected the jobs, studies and training of many people (both workers and job seekers). We have already asked a few questions about this. However, you might want to tell more that we have not asked about. |
| uc20a102 | What was your household’s biggest source of income in the last month? |
| uc20a103 | What was your household’s biggest source of income in the last month? Other, namely… [open answer] |
| uc20a104 | How would you describe the financial situation of your household at this moment? |
| uc20a105 | Please indicate, on a scale from 0 to 10, whether the financial situation of your household is better or worse than six months ago (i.e. before COVID) |
| uc20a106 | Do you expect your financial situation to get better or worse over the coming 12 months? |
| uc20a107 | How would you describe your health, generally speaking? |
| uc20a108 | Is your health better, the same or worse than six months ago (before COVID)? |
| uc20a109 | Are you or have you been infected with COVID-19? |
| uc20a110 | Has anybody close to you been severely ill or died as a result of COVID-19? yes, someone in my household |
| uc20a111 | Has anybody close to you been severely ill or died as a result of COVID-19? yes, a family member (someone outside my household) |
| uc20a112 | Has anybody close to you been severely ill or died as a result of COVID-19? yes, a friend |
| uc20a113 | Has anybody close to you been severely ill or died as a result of COVID-19? yes, someone else |
| uc20a114 | Has anybody close to you been severely ill or died as a result of COVID-19? no, not that I know of |
| uc20a115 | If you were to be infected with COVID-19, do you think the risk that you would become severely ill is higher or lower than for other people of the same age, e.g. because of a physical disorder? |
| uc20a116 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt very anxious |
| uc20a117 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt so down that nothing could cheer me up |
| uc20a118 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt calm and peaceful |
| uc20a119 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt depressed and gloomy |
| uc20a120 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt happy |
| uc20a121 | The following questions are about how you felt over the past month. This past month .... I felt insecure |
| uc20a122 | Do you feel more cheerful or more dejected than six months ago (before COVID)? |
| uc20a123 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? I have a sense of emptiness around me |
| uc20a124 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? there are enough people I can count on in case of a misfortune |
| uc20a125 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? I know a lot of people that I can fully rely on |
| uc20a126 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? there are enough people to whom I feel closely |
| uc20a127 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? I miss having people around me |
| uc20a128 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, based on how you are feeling at present? I often feel deserted |
| uc20a129 | At this moment, do you feel… That there are tensions within your core family? |
| uc20a130 | At this moment, do you feel… That you have a good relationship with your extended family? |
| uc20a131 | At this moment, do you feel… Connected with your neighborhood? |
| uc20a132 | How different is this compared to six months ago (before COVID)? Tensions in your core family |
| uc20a133 | How different is this compared to six months ago (before COVID)? Good relationship with your extended family |
| uc20a134 | How different is this compared to six months ago (before COVID)? Connectedness with the neighborhood |
| uc20a135 | The COVID-19 pandemic has had consequences for the social lives of many people [...]. How has this been for you? What has been the most significant consequence of the pandemic for you in this regard? |
| uc20a136 | Do you provide informal care? |
| uc20a137 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? no |
| uc20a138 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, all things considered I provide more assistance |
| uc20a139 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, all things considered I provide less assistance |
| uc20a140 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am assisting with other matters, namely... |
| uc20a141 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, other, namely... |
| uc20a142 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am assisting with other matters, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a143 | Has the assistance you provide changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, other, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a144 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? no |
| uc20a145 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am doing more volunteer work |
| uc20a146 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am doing less volunteer work |
| uc20a147 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am doing other activities in my volunteer work, namely... |
| uc20a148 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, other, namely... |
| uc20a149 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, I am doing other activities in my volunteer work, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a150 | You previously indicated that you do volunteer work. Has your volunteer work changed compared to six months ago (before COVID)? yes, other, namely... [open answer] |
| uc20a151 | Please indicate what you consider more important. Protecting people with vulnerable health needs to be prioritized […] / Limiting negative consequences for the economy needs to be prioritized […] |
| uc20a152 | Please indicate what you consider more important. Protecting people with vulnerable health needs to be prioritized […] / Protecting people’s freedom to do what they want and go where they want needs to be prioritized […] |
| uc20a153 | Please indicate how you feel about the way the Dutch government is handling the situation. The government is not taking enough measures to limit the negative consequences for the economy. / The government is taking too many measures […] |
| uc20a154 | Please indicate how you feel about the way the Dutch government is handling the situation. The government is not taking enough measures to protect people with vulnerable health. / The government is taking too many measures […] |
| uc20a155 | Please indicate how you feel about the way the Dutch government is handling the situation. The government needs to take more responsibility […]. / The government needs to leave more to citizens’ own responsibility [...] |
| uc20a156 | I think that people should follow these kinds of measures… even if they personally disagree with them. |
| uc20a157 | I think that people should follow these kinds of measures… even if they do not understand why. |
| uc20a158 | I think that people should follow these kinds of measures… even if it is to their own disadvantage. |
| uc20a159 | How worried are you about the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for… your own health or the health of a loved one |
| uc20a160 | How worried are you about the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for… your own job or income or the job or income of a loved one |
| uc20a161 | How worried are you about the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for… the health of vulnerable groups in the Netherlands |
| uc20a162 | How worried are you about the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for… the number of unemployed or poor people in the Netherlands |
| uc20a163 | The Netherlands should provide financial support to other European countries whose economies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| uc20a164 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People with long-term invalidity or occupational disability |
| uc20a165 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People suffering from burnout because they worked in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| uc20a166 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who do not properly obey the COVID rules |
| uc20a167 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who have protested against the COVID measures |
| uc20a168 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who closely obey the COVID rules |
| uc20a169 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who actively look for work and do volunteer work |
| uc20a170 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who received welfare during the past five years |
| uc20a171 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. Retired people who worked their whole lives |
| uc20a172 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who have committed tax evasion |
| uc20a173 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who have been in prison |
| uc20a174 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who fled to the Netherlands in the past five years |
| uc20a175 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People who do not speak Dutch well |
| uc20a176 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People whose political views differ strongly from mine |
| uc20a177 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People suffering mental issues |
| uc20a178 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People living in poverty |
| uc20a179 | Please indicate to what extent the following groups are, in your opinion, entitled to financial support. People with large families |
| uc20a180 | In your opinion, how serious is the friction between the following groups in the Netherlands? Poor and rich people |
| uc20a181 | In your opinion, how serious is the friction between the following groups in the Netherlands? Elderly and young people |
| uc20a182 | In your opinion, how serious is the friction between the following groups in the Netherlands? Sick and healthy people |
| uc20a183 | In your opinion, how serious is the friction between the following groups in the Netherlands? People with migration backgrounds and people without migration backgrounds |
| uc20a184 | Do you think this friction has decreased, increased, or remained the same this past half year (since the start of the pandemic)? Poor and rich people |
| uc20a185 | Do you think this friction has decreased, increased, or remained the same this past half year (since the start of the pandemic)? Elderly and young people |
| uc20a186 | Do you think this friction has decreased, increased, or remained the same this past half year (since the start of the pandemic)? Sick and healthy people |
| uc20a187 | Do you think this friction has decreased, increased, or remained the same this past half year (since the start of the pandemic)? People with migration backgrounds and people without migration backgrounds |
| uc20a188 | Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people? |
| uc20a189 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? Dutch government |
| uc20a190 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? Dutch parliament |
| uc20a191 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? the legal system |
| uc20a192 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? the police |
| uc20a193 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? the media |
| uc20a194 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? healthcare |
| uc20a195 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? science |
| uc20a196 | Can you indicate how much confidence you personally have in each of the following institutions? the economy |
| uc20a197 | If Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives) elections were to be held right now, would you vote? |
| uc20a198 | [Which party would you vote for? / Which party would you vote for if you did have the right to vote?] |
| uc20a199 | [Which party would you vote for? / Which party would you vote for if you did have the right to vote?] Other party, namely … [open answer] |
| uc20a200 | Generally speaking, do you think that things in the Netherlands are heading in the right direction or the wrong direction? |
| uc20a201 | Please explain your answer. Why do you feel this way? |
| uc20a202 | The past months have been dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. How was this period for you? How did you feel, and why? |
| uc20a203 | What are you most worried about with regard to COVID-19, and why? |
| uc20a204 | These past months, people have gone through all kinds of new experiences. What good things […] would you like to take with you into the future? And what things would you prefer to leave in the past? Positive experiences/keep in future: |
| uc20a205 | These past months, people have gone through all kinds of new experiences. What good things […] would you like to take with you into the future? And what things would you prefer to leave in the past? Negative experiences/leave in past: |
| uc20a206 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| uc20a207 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| uc20a208 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| uc20a209 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| uc20a210 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| uc20a211 | Starting date questionnaire |
| uc20a212 | Starting time questionnaire |
| uc20a213 | End date questionnaire |
| uc20a214 | End time questionnaire |
| uc20a215 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,940 (100.0%)Non-response: 733 (24.9%)
Response: 2,207 (75.1%)
Complete: 2,176 (74.0%)
Incomplete: 31 (1.1%)
Collection Events
Period
07-07-2020 to 28-07-2020
Sample
Random sample of 2,000 respondents. One panel member per household.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents