National electoral research (NKO) 2017 > Part 2
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Part 2
Project Number
262.2
Abstract
The survey consists of questions from the Dutch Parliamentary Election Studies.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
03-04-2017
End date
25-04-2017
Note
The datasets only concern the data collected in the LISS panel in the context of the "Nationaal Kiezersonderzoek" (Dutch Parliamentary Election Studies).
For the complete dataset of the NKO, we refer to DANS: https://easy.dans.knaw.nl/ui/datasets/id/easy-dataset:34410
Topics
Researcher
Tom van der Meer (University of Amsterdam); Roderik Rekker (University of Amsterdam); Henk van der Kolk (University of Twente)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2022 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-x2q-ks3g
Funding Organization
Dutch Foundation for Electoral Research (SKON)
NWO
NWO
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| ol17a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| ol17a001 | Position in the household |
| ol17a002 | Age of the household member |
| ol17a003 | The head of household lives together with a partner (married or unmarried) |
| ol17a004 | When you think of the recent parliamentary elections, where would you place yourself? |
| ol17a005 | Why was the electoral process unfair? |
| ol17a006 | When you vote, which method of voting has your preference? |
| ol17a007 | Which voting method is most reliable? |
| ol17a008 | On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the Netherlands? |
| ol17a009 | On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the European Union? |
| ol17a010 | On the whole, are you very satisfied; fairly satisfied; not very satisfied; or not at all satisfied with the protection of civic rights in the Netherlands? |
| ol17a011 | On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the decision-making process in the Netherlands? |
| ol17a012 | Are the views of the members of parliament a good reflection of the views of voters, a fairly good reflection, a not so good reflection or a bad reflection? |
| ol17a013 | First, the question how MPs should behave. Should MPs act primarily as representatives of: |
| ol17a014 | And how do you think MPs behave in practice? MPs primarily act as representatives of: |
| ol17a015 | MP’s do not care about the opinion of people like me. |
| ol17a016 | Political parties are only interested in my vote and not in my opinion. |
| ol17a017 | People like me have absolutely no influence on governmental policy. |
| ol17a018 | MPs raise the right problems. |
| ol17a019 | MPs argue too much. |
| ol17a020 | To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I am capable to play an active role in politics. |
| ol17a021 | You feel you understand the most important political issues of this country. |
| ol17a022 | Politicians are honest. |
| ol17a023 | Politicians are profiteers. |
| ol17a024 | Politicians keep their promises. |
| ol17a025 | Politicians are corrupt. |
| ol17a026 | Are you a member of a…- Environmental organization |
| ol17a027 | Are you a member of a…- Third world, human rights or peace organization |
| ol17a028 | Are you a member of a…- Trade union |
| ol17a029 | Are you a member of a…- Professional organization |
| ol17a030 | Are you a member of a…- Employers' organisation |
| ol17a031 | Are you a member of a…- Church |
| ol17a032 | Are you a member of a…- Other |
| ol17a033 | Suppose that the Second Chamber considers a bill that you feel is extremely unjust or wrong. How great is the chance that you would attempt to do something about it, is this: very big; big; small; or very small? |
| ol17a034 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - radio, television or newspaper involved |
| ol17a035 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - try to involve political party or organization |
| ol17a036 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - participate in a meeting organized by government |
| ol17a037 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - contact politician or civil servant |
| ol17a038 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - join a civic action group |
| ol17a039 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - join a demonstration |
| ol17a040 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - participate in actions via social media |
| ol17a041 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - participate in a political discussion or actions via internet, e-mail or SMS without social media |
| ol17a042 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - do other things to influence government |
| ol17a043 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - none of the above |
| ol17a044 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - don’t know |
| ol17a045 | Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years? - won’t say |
| ol17a046 | Do you think the membership of the Netherlands to the EU is in general a good thing, a bad thing or neither bad nor good? |
| ol17a047 | According to some people Turkey should be able to become a member of the European Union, if that country fulfils the requirements. For other people Turkey should never be able to join the EU. What is your opinion? |
| ol17a048 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? On some of the important decisions that are to be made in our country voters should be able to vote by means of a referendum. |
| ol17a049 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? The Prime Minister should be directly elected by the voters. |
| ol17a050 | What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: - international treaties’ |
| ol17a051 | What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: - budget |
| ol17a052 | What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: - other laws |
| ol17a053 | Should the government always follow the outcome of a referendum, or can the government decide to ignore the outcome? |
| ol17a054 | What people call compromise in politics is really just selling out on one's principles. |
| ol17a055 | Most politicians do not care about the people. |
| ol17a056 | Most politicians are trustworthy. |
| ol17a057 | Politicians are the main problem in the Netherlands. |
| ol17a058 | Having a strong leader in government is good for the Netherlands even if the leader bends the rules to get things done. |
| ol17a059 | The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions. |
| ol17a060 | Most politicians care only about the interests of the rich and powerful. |
| ol17a061 | Politicians in the Second Chamber should be guided by the will of the people. |
| ol17a062 | Political differences between the elite and ordinary people are bigger than the differences between citizens among themselves. |
| ol17a063 | I would rather be represented by an ordinary citizen than by a career politician. |
| ol17a064 | Politicians talk too much and do too little. |
| ol17a065 | Politicians in The Hague do not care about my region. |
| ol17a066 | Some people believe that norms and values in our country are increasingly deteriorating, while others think they are improving. What is your opinion on this? The norms and values… |
| ol17a067 | In general, do you think that most people can be trusted; or do you think one cannot be careful enough in deadling with others? |
| ol17a068 | I am always courteous, even to people who are disagreeable. |
| ol17a069 | There have been occasions when I took advantage of someone. |
| ol17a070 | I sometimes try to get even, rather than forgive and forget. |
| ol17a071 | I sometimes feel resentful when I don't get my own way. |
| ol17a072 | No matter who I’m talking to, I’m always a good listener. |
| ol17a073 | Do you consider yourself to be religious? |
| ol17a074 | Do you consider yourself to be a member of a particular church or religious community and if yes, to which one? |
| ol17a075 | How often do you generally attend church, the mosque or religious services? |
| ol17a076 | One sometimes speaks of the existence of various social classes and groups. If you were to assign yourself to a particular social class, which social class would you assign yourself to? |
| ol17a077 | Do you currently have a paid job? A job of 1 hour per week or a short period also counts, as does freelance work. |
| ol17a078 | How many hours do you work in a normal workweek, not including unpaid hours? - hours per week |
| ol17a079 | How many hours do you work in a normal workweek, not including unpaid hours? - I don't know |
| ol17a080 | What is the approximate number of hours? |
| ol17a081 | Do you work as a salaried employee in for example a business, practice, foundation or government institution, or do you work as an independent? |
| ol17a082 | Do you work in the business or practice of yourself, your partner, or one of your parents (-in law)? |
| ol17a083 | Are you a salaried employee or do you work for the government? |
| ol17a084 | What is your profession? |
| ol17a085 | How many people work in the company where you work? |
| ol17a086 | How many people do you supervise directly or indirectly? |
| ol17a087 | You currently don’t have a job. Have you ever had a paid job or did you never have a paid job? |
| ol17a088 | Which situation is most applicable for the hours that you don’t do paid work? |
| ol17a089 | Which situation is most applicable for the hours that you don’t do paid work? |
| ol17a090 | Are you currently attending primary or secondary education (at school, in an educational institute, or in a company) or are you not currently following education? |
| ol17a091 | If you should classify the study program in the format below. What is the best description of the educational level where you last obtained a diploma or certificate? |
| ol17a092 | After that, was there any educational program or course that you attended for 2 years or more or that you currently attend? What is the best description? |
| ol17a093 | If you should classify the study program in the format below. What is the best description of the educational program that you attended for 2 years or more or that you currently attend? |
| ol17a094 | Do you have a partner who lives at the same address? |
| ol17a095 | Does your partner currently have a paid job? A job of 1 hour per week or a short period also counts, as does freelance work. |
| ol17a096 | How many hours does your partner work in a normal workweek, not including unpaid hours? |
| ol17a097 | Your partner currently does not have a job. Did your partner ever have a paid job or did your partner never have a paid job? |
| ol17a098 | Which situation is most applicable to your partner for the hours that he/she doesn’t do paid work? |
| ol17a099 | Which situation is most applicable to your partner for the hours that he/she doesn’t do paid work? |
| ol17a100 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| ol17a101 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| ol17a102 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| ol17a103 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| ol17a104 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| ol17a105 | Starting date questionnaire |
| ol17a106 | Starting time questionnaire |
| ol17a107 | End date questionnaire |
| ol17a108 | End time questionnaire |
| ol17a109 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,227 (100%)Non-response: 489 (22.0%)
Response: 1,738 (78.0%)
Complete: 1,722 (77.3%)
Incomplete: 16 (0.7%)
Collection Events
Period
03-04-2017 to 25-04-2017
Sample
Half of the sample for this study consisted of respondents of the election survey held between 18 January – 14 March 2017. The other half were not involved in that survey. In total 2,227 panel members aged 18 and over were selected.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents