Dutch Parliamentary Election Study 2021 > Part 3

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Part 3
Project Number
277.3
Abstract
This survey is part of the Dutch Parliamentary Elections Study 2021. This was the third questionnaire (out of three).
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
05-04-2021
End date
16-05-2021
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
Researcher
Take Sipma (Radboud University), Tom van der Meer (University of Amsterdam)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2023 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-zn6-ma4y
Funding Organization
Dutch Foundation for Electoral Research (SKON)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)

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
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encrypted
tu21a_mYear and month of the field work period
tu21a001Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: first position
tu21a002Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: second position
tu21a003Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: third position
tu21a004Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: fourth position
tu21a005Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: fifth position
tu21a006Order of items tu21a099 to tu21a104: sixth position
tu21a007Random variable to determine question variant for tu21a135 (in conjunction with answer for tu21a079)
tu21a008Random variable to determine question variant for tu21a136 (in conjunction with answer for tu21a093)
tu21a009Random variable to determine question variant for tu21a137 (in conjunction with answer for tu21a112)
tu21a010Would you please tell for every statement whether you think this is true or not. MP’s do not care about the opinion of people like me.
tu21a011Would you please tell for every statement whether you think this is true or not. Political parties are only interested in my vote and not in my opinion.
tu21a012Would you please tell for every statement whether you think this is true or not. People like me have absolutely no influence on governmental policy.
tu21a013To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement. I am capable to play an active role in politics.
tu21a014To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement. I understand the most important political issues of this country.
tu21a015To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Politicians are honest.
tu21a016To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Politicians are profiteers.
tu21a017To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Politicians keep their promises.
tu21a018To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Politicians in The Hague do not care about my region.
tu21a019How plausible do you thinks the following statements are? There are secret organizations that greatly influence political decisions
tu21a020How plausible do you thinks the following statements are? Many very important things happen in the world, which the public is never informed about.
tu21a021Are you a member of a: Environmental organization
tu21a022Are you a member of a: Third world, human rights or peace organization
tu21a023Are you a member of a: Trade union
tu21a024Are you a member of a: Professional organization
tu21a025Are you a member of a: Employers' organization
tu21a026Are you a member of a: Church, mosque, synagogue, temple or other ideological organization
tu21a027Are you a member of a: Other (1):
tu21a028Are you a member of a: Other (2):
tu21a029Are you a member of a: None of the above
tu21a030Are you a member of a: Other, namely (1):
tu21a031Auxiliary variable: tu21a030 on route
tu21a032Are you a member of a: Other, namely (2):
tu21a033Auxiliary variable: tu21a032 on route
tu21a034Suppose that parliament 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?
tu21a035Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Try to get radio, TV or newspaper involved
tu21a036Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Try to involve political party or organization
tu21a037Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Participate in a meeting organized by government
tu21a038Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Contact politician or civil servant
tu21a039Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Contact politician through social media
tu21a040Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Join a civic action group
tu21a041Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Join a demonstration
tu21a042Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Use social media
tu21a043Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Use internet, email or SMS without social media
tu21a044Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? Do other things to influence government
tu21a045Would you indicate for each of the following possibilities which you have utilized during the past 5 years to bring something to the attention within politics? None of the above
tu21a046Do you think the Dutch EU membership in general is:
tu21a047To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements. The Prime Minister should be directly elected by the voters.
tu21a048To what extent do you agree or disagree 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.
tu21a049What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: International treaties
tu21a050What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: Budget
tu21a051What do you think, should it be possible to organize a referendum on: Other laws
tu21a052If it is possible to only vote for a party instead of a candidate, would you vote for a party?
tu21a053What would be the most important reason to vote for a party instead of a candidate?
tu21a054What would be the most important reason to vote for a party instead of a candidate? Other, namely
tu21a055Auxiliary variable: tu21a054 on route
tu21a056Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Churches
tu21a057Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Mosques
tu21a058Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Synagogues
tu21a059Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Army
tu21a060Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Judges
tu21a061Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Press
tu21a062Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Police
tu21a063Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Government
tu21a064Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? National parliament
tu21a065Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Civil servants
tu21a066Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Big companies
tu21a067Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? European Union
tu21a068Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? NATO
tu21a069Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Banks
tu21a070Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Science
tu21a071Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? RIVM
tu21a072Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Political parties
tu21a073Would you indicate for each of the following institutions how much you trust them? Party voted for in 2021 parliamentary elections
tu21a074How widespread do you think corruption is among politicians in the Netherlands?
tu21a075To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement. Religion is a good guide in politics.
tu21a076Are you satisfied or dissatisfied about the state of health service in the Netherlands nowadays?
tu21a077In general, do you think that most people can be trusted; or do you think one cannot be careful enough in dealing with others?
tu21a078Would you say that over the past twelve months, the state of the economy in the Netherlands has gotten better, stayed about the same, or has gotten worse?
tu21a079Where would you place yourself on a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means differences in income should be increased and 7 means that differences in income should be decreased.
tu21a080Please say to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statement: The government should take measures to reduce differences in income levels.
tu21a081Where would you yourself on a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means that the corona-pandemic should be controlled and 7 means that businesses, shops and restaurant should stay open.
tu21a082To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement. The corona-measures are more harmful than the coronavirus itself.
tu21a083How likely or unlikely do you thinks the following statements are? The corona outbreak is used to take away citizen’s rights
tu21a084How likely or unlikely do you thinks the following statements are? The coronavirus is fabricated by big companies to sell medicines
tu21a085How likely or unlikely do you thinks the following statements are? The coronavirus is a biological weapon that has been fabricated in a laboratory
tu21a086To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I feel connected to the Netherlands and the Dutch people.
tu21a087To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I am proud to be Dutch.
tu21a088To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? There is no better country than the Netherlands.
tu21a089To be a true Dutchman, it is very important, fairly important, not very important or not important at all... to have been born in the Netherlands.
tu21a090To be a true Dutchman, it is very important, fairly important, not very important or not important at all... to have Dutch ancestry.
tu21a091To be a true Dutchman, it is very important, fairly important, not very important or not important at all... to be able to speak Dutch.
tu21a092To be a true Dutchman, it is very important, fairly important, not very important or not important at all... to follow Dutch customs and traditions.
tu21a093Where would you place yourself on a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means preservation of own culture for foreigners and 7 means that they should fully adapt?
tu21a094The will of the majority should always prevail, even over the rights of minorities.
tu21a095Ethnic minorities should adapt to the customs and traditions of the Netherlands.
tu21a096Immigrants are generally good for the Dutch economy.
tu21a097The Dutch culture is threatened by immigrants.
tu21a098Immigrants increase crime rates in the Netherlands.
tu21a099How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? People of colour
tu21a100How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? Women
tu21a101How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? Elderly
tu21a102How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? People with a migration background
tu21a103How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? White, native Dutch people
tu21a104How often do you think that the following groups are discriminated against in the Netherlands? Lower educated
tu21a105The police should be able to control people on their ethnic background
tu21a106Tax authorities should be able to control people on their ethnic background
tu21a107The Dutch government should apologize for their role in slave trade during the 17th, 18th and 19th century
tu21a108Street names and statues that glorify the Dutch colonial past should not be in the public space
tu21a109I think that we, the Dutch, own this country
tu21a110I feel that this country belongs to us, the Dutch
tu21a111Which of the following statements are closest to your own opinion?
tu21a112How would you place yourself on a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means that the measures against climate change have gone too far and 7 that the measures should go further.
tu21a113Where would you place yourself on a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means nuclear power plants should be built quickly and 7 means that they shouldn’t be built.
tu21a114There is something wrong with people who neither feel like a man nor like a women
tu21a115If someone has thought it through, a sex change can be a good idea
tu21a116Homosexual couples should have the same right to adopt children as heterosexual couples
tu21a117We would also like to ask about your own sexuality. How do you see yourself?
tu21a118We would also like to ask about your own sexuality. How do you see yourself? Other, namely
tu21a119Auxiliary variable: tu21a118 on route
tu21a120When you think of your own political beliefs, where would you place yourself on this line? Please select the number that applies to you.
tu21a121What people call compromise in politics is really just selling out on one's principles.
tu21a122Most politicians do not care about the people.
tu21a123Most politicians are trustworthy.
tu21a124Politicians are the main problem in the Netherlands.
tu21a125Having a strong leader in government is good for the Netherlands even if the leader bends the rules to get things done.
tu21a126The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions.
tu21a127Most politicians care only about the interests of the rich and powerful.
tu21a128Politicians in parliament should be guided by the will of the people.
tu21a129Political differences between the elite and ordinary people are bigger than the differences that among citizens
tu21a130I would rather be represented by an ordinary citizen than by a career politician.
tu21a131Politicians talk too much and do too little.
tu21a132How many times more do you think the 10% households with the highest incomes earn compared to the 10% households with the lowest incomes?
tu21a133What do you think is currently the share of immigrants in the Netherlands?
tu21a134How convinced are you that climate change is mainly caused by human activity?
tu21a135How do you assess people who [think income differences should be smaller / think income differences should be bigger / think different than you about reducing or enlarging income differences]?
tu21a136How do you assess people who [think foreigners should fully adjust to Dutch culture / keep their own culture / think different than you about the question whether foreigners should keep their own culture or adjust to the Dutch culture]?
tu21a137How do you assess people who [think government’s measures against climate change should go further / have gone too far / think different than you about whether government’s measures have gone too far or should go further]?
tu21a138Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? VVD (Liberal party)
tu21a139Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? PVV (Wilders freedom party)
tu21a140Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? CDA (Christian democrat party)
tu21a141Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? D66 (social-liberal party)
tu21a142Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? GroenLinks (green party)
tu21a143Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? SP (Socialist party)
tu21a144Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? PvdA (Labor party)
tu21a145Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? ChristenUnie (Christian union party)
tu21a146Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? Forum voor Democratie (Party for Democracy)
tu21a147Where would you place the political parties on a line from 1 to 7; 1 meaning euthanasia should be forbidden and 7 meaning euthanasia should be possible? Where would you place yourself on this line?
tu21a148Would you say that any of the parties in the Netherlands represent your views reasonably well?
tu21a149Which party represents your views best?
tu21a150Which party represents your views best? Other party, namely
tu21a151Auxiliary variable: tu21a150 on route
tu21a152Do you consider yourself to be an adherent of a political party?
tu21a153Would you consider yourself to be a convinced adherent?
tu21a154Do you feel yourself a little closer to one of the political parties than the others?
tu21a155To which party are you an adherent to or to which party do you feel attracted?
tu21a156To which party are you an adherent to or to which party do you feel attracted? Other party, namely
tu21a157Auxiliary variable: tu21a156 on route
tu21a158If you had to choose, which of the following qualities do you consider to be the most important? A child is independent / A child has respect for the elderly
tu21a159If you had to choose, which of the following qualities do you consider to be the most important? A child is curious / A child is good mannered
tu21a160If you had to choose, which of the following qualities do you consider to be the most important? A child is obedient / A child is self-reliant
tu21a161If you had to choose, which of the following qualities do you consider to be the most important? A child is considerate / A child is well behaved
tu21a162An ideal society requires some groups to be on top and others to be on the bottom
tu21a163Some groups of people are simply inferior to other groups
tu21a164No group should be in charge
tu21a165Groups at the bottom are just as deserving as groups at the top
tu21a166Group equality should not be our primary goal
tu21a167It is unjust to try to make groups equal
tu21a168We should do what we can to equalize conditions for different groups
tu21a169We should work to give all groups an equal chance to succeed
tu21a170I am uninterested in putting myself in another’s shoes if I am upset with them
tu21a171I like trying to understand what might be going through my friends’ minds
tu21a172I am usually successful in judging if someone says one thing but means another
tu21a173I’m not very good at predicting what other people will do
tu21a174I am not very good at ‘putting myself in others’ shoes
tu21a175As things stand at the moment, I find it hard to be hopeful about the future of the world
tu21a176For most people in the Netherlands, life is getting worse rather than better
tu21a177When thinking about the Netherlands, to what extent do you feel nostalgic about… the good old days of the Netherlands
tu21a178When thinking about the Netherlands, to what extent do you feel nostalgic about… the sort of place the Netherlands was before
tu21a179Where would you place yourself in a line from 1 to 7, where 1 means that more asylum seekers should be allowed to enter and 7 means that asylum seekers should be sent back?
tu21a180There are too many people of foreign origin or descent in the Netherlands
tu21a181What we need are less laws and institutions, and more brave, tireless and loyal leaders who the people can trust
tu21a182Did you become more or less agreeing with the following statement: Foreigners should adapt to the Dutch culture. I became/am…
tu21a183And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/is …
tu21a184Did you become more or less agreeing with the following statement: There are too many people of foreign origin or descent in the Netherlands. I became/am …
tu21a185And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/is …
tu21a186Did you become more or less agreeing with the following statement: Income differences in the Netherlands should be decreased. I became/am...
tu21a187And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/is …
tu21a188Did you become more or less agreeing with the following statement: Measures against climate change have gone too far. I became/am...
tu21a189And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/is …
tu21a190Are you more or less satisfied with democracy in the Netherlands than four years ago? I became/am …
tu21a191And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/is …
tu21a192Do you have more or less trust in the Dutch parliament than four years ago? I have …
tu21a193And what do you think of the society in general? Society has …
tu21a194In politics people sometimes talk about “left” and “right”. Are you more left or more right than four years ago? I became/am …
tu21a195And what do you think of the society in general? Society became/has…
tu21a196Now we present you a number of questions about crime in the Netherlands. Are the crime rates in the Netherlands increased, stayed the same or decreased?
tu21a197Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Burglary or attempted burglary (of your home, shed or garage)
tu21a198Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Theft of your wallet or purse, handbag, or other personal possession (in the street, from a wardrobe, etc.)
tu21a199Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? You bought something via the Internet, but did not receive the product.
tu21a200Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? You sold something via the internet, but did not receive a payment
tu21a201Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Wreckage of your car or other private property (garden, bicycle, etc.)
tu21a202Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Maltreatment of such serious nature that it required medical attention
tu21a203Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Maltreatment that did not require medical attention
tu21a204Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Intimidation by email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp or any other electronic channel
tu21a205Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Intimidation by any other means (e.g. by letter, telephone, or face-to-face)
tu21a206Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Someone has used your personal information for identity fraud
tu21a207Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Other
tu21a208Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? None
tu21a209Could you please indicate for the following crimes whether you fell victim to it in the last 12 months? Other, namely:
tu21a210Auxiliary variable: tu21a209 on route
tu21a211To what extent have you experienced the incident as serious?
tu21a212In politics it is not always possible for people to achieve what they want. Below there are several goals which one may pursue. If you had to choose, which goal would you consider to be most desirable?
tu21a213And what would be your second choice?
tu21a214If you had to choose, which goal would you consider to be most desirable?
tu21a215And what would be your second choice?
tu21a216If you had to choose, which goal would you consider to be most desirable?
tu21a217And what would be your second choice?
tu21a218In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Poor and rich people
tu21a219In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? People from different religious groups
tu21a220In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? High- and low-educated people
tu21a221In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Old and young people
tu21a222In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? People with different political orientations
tu21a223In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Politically left and right people
tu21a224In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Men and women
tu21a225In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? The elite and the people
tu21a226In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? People with different sexual orientations
tu21a227In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Managers and workers
tu21a228In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Progressive and conservative people
tu21a229In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? People with and without a migration background
tu21a230In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Working and unemployed people
tu21a231In your opinion, how much conflict is there between each of the following societal groups in the Netherlands? Muslims and non-Muslims
tu21a232Was it difficult to answer the questions?
tu21a233Were the questions sufficiently clear?
tu21a234Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
tu21a235Was it an interesting subject?
tu21a236Did you enjoy answering the questions?
tu21a237Starting date questionnaire
tu21a238Starting time questionnaire
tu21a239End date questionnaire
tu21a240End time questionnaire
tu21a241Duration questionnaire in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,717 (100.0%)
Non-response: 598 (22.0%)
Response: 2,119 (78.0%)
Complete: 2,070 (76.2%)
Incomplete: 49 (1.8%)
Collection Events
Period
05-04-2021 to 27-04-2021
Sample
Random sample 18 years and older (same sample for all three parts).
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.

Period
03-05-2021 to 16-05-2021
Sample
Non-respondents of the first measurement.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.