Political and social attitudes in the Netherlands

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Political and social attitudes in the Netherlands
Project Number
321
Abstract
This study is about political attitudes and opinions on social issues.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
06-01-2020
End date
28-01-2020
Topics
Politics (LISS/ELSST)
Social attitudes and values (LISS)
Researcher
Willem de Koster (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Elske van den Hoogen (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Thijs Lindner (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Jeroen van der Waal (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2023 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/08zj-b857
Funding Organization
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
codebook_pu20a_EN_1.0.pdf
Codebook in Dutch
codeboek_pu20a_NL_1.0.pdf

Data Files

English SPSS file
pu20a_EN_1.0p.sav
English STATA file
pu20a_EN_1.0p.dta
English CSV file
pu20a_EN_1.0p.csv

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encrypted
pu20a_mYear and month of the field work period
pu20a001It is good if the government has a strong influence on society.
pu20a002People should take more responsibility to provide for themselves.
pu20a003It is good if as many government services as possible are privatized*.*Privatization means that government departments are turned into independent companies.
pu20a004Politics sometimes seems so complicated that people like me can hardly understand what is going on.
pu20a005Politicians do not care about the opinion of people like me.
pu20a006Political parties are only interested in my vote and not in my opinion.
pu20a007People like me have no influence on politics at all.
pu20a008The Word of God is set down precisely in holy books.
pu20a009Heaven really exists.
pu20a010God can cause miracles to happen on earth.
pu20a011How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Politicians
pu20a012How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Politics in general
pu20a013How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Parliament
pu20a014How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The government
pu20a015How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Civil servants
pu20a016How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The state
pu20a017How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The UWV (the organization responsible for unemployment benefits)
pu20a018How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Your municipal authority
pu20a019How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? Science
pu20a020It is not a good thing if differences between the rich and the poor are large.
pu20a021Large income differences are not a problem.
pu20a022It is important that children from poor families get the same opportunities as children from rich families.
pu20a023In a fair society, differences in what people are able to spend are small.
pu20a024How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Medical science
pu20a025How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Sociology
pu20a026How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Business administration
pu20a027How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Chemistry
pu20a028How much trust do you have in the following scientific disciplines? Mechanical engineering
pu20a029Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Medical science
pu20a030Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Sociology
pu20a031Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Business administration
pu20a032Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Chemistry
pu20a033Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines how valuable you believe they are for Dutch society, generally speaking. Mechanical engineering
pu20a034Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Medical science
pu20a035Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Sociology
pu20a036Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Business administration
pu20a037Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Chemistry
pu20a038Please indicate for the following scientific disciplines to what extent you think that its research results are determined by the personal opinions of the researchers. Mechanical engineering
pu20a039It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Medical science
pu20a040It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Sociology
pu20a041It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Business administration
pu20a042It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Chemistry
pu20a043It is sometimes said that research results are not made public if they clash with the researchers’ financial interests or [...]. How often do you think this happens in the following scientific disciplines? Mechanical engineering
pu20a044People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...medical scientists.
pu20a045People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...sociologists.
pu20a046People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...business administration scientists.
pu20a047People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...chemical scientists.
pu20a048People can be very different in how they go through life. That’s why you might feel more sympathy [...]. To what extent do you think it would be nice to interact in daily life with...mechanical engineers.
pu20a049How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The European Union
pu20a050How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? The European Commission
pu20a051How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European civil servants
pu20a052How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European Parliament
pu20a053How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons? European politicians
pu20a054Cultural life in the Netherlands is generally enriched by people coming to live here from other countries.
pu20a055The Netherlands is made a better place to live by people coming to live here from other countries.
pu20a056Foreigners living in the Netherlands should adapt to Dutch uses and customs.
pu20a057The Netherlands should have never let foreign guest workers in.
pu20a058In politics, decisions are made in an open way, so that they can be monitored.
pu20a059The real power in the Netherlands is in the hands of invisible elites*.*Small groups of people forming the top layer in society.
pu20a060In the Netherlands, the most important decisions are taken by democratically elected politicians.
pu20a061In the end, politicians mainly listen to invisible organizations and people who have power behind the screens.
pu20a062The world would be a better place if people from other countries were more like the Dutch.
pu20a063Generally speaking, The Netherlands is a better country than most other countries.
pu20a064How satisfied are you with the present state of the economy in the Netherlands?
pu20a065The people, and not politicians, should make our most important policy decisions.
pu20a066The political differences between the elite* and the people are larger than the differences among the people.*Small group of people forming the top layer in society
pu20a067I would rather be represented by a citizen than by a specialized politician.
pu20a068Elected officials talk too much and take too little action.
pu20a069What people call “compromise” in politics is really just selling out on one’s principles.
pu20a070I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...the way democracy works here.
pu20a071I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...our social security system*.*Social security is the system of benefits supporting people who do not have any or enough income, for example due to [...]
pu20a072I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...the fair and equal treatment of all groups in our society.
pu20a073I am proud of the Netherlands when it comes to...our economic achievements.
pu20a074The government should raise social benefits.
pu20a075The government should take measures to reduce the differences between the poor and the rich.
pu20a076The government should spend more money on reducing the differences between incomes.
pu20a077The government should intervene to lower the level of top incomes.
pu20a078Most of our social problems would be solved if we could somehow get rid of criminal and antisocial people.
pu20a079What we need are fewer laws and more courageous, tireless, and devoted leaders whom people can trust.
pu20a080Obedience and respect for authority are the most important values that people should instill in their children.
pu20a081Some people think that the Netherlands should limit imports* in order to protect employment opportunities. Others think that such limits would lead to higher prices and would [...]. Are you in favor of or oppose to import limitations? [...]
pu20a082In politics people sometimes talk of ‘left’ and ‘right’. Where would you place yourself on this scale?
pu20a083If parliamentary elections were held today, for which party would you vote?
pu20a084If parliamentary elections were held today, for which party would you vote? - Other party, namely
pu20a085The government is increasingly interfering with what we do and how we live.
pu20a086As a result of all the government’s rules and directives, there’s hardly anything we can do anymore.
pu20a087The government is increasingly taking away my freedom to do the things I want to do.
pu20a088The government tries to force its ideas on the population.
pu20a089If a woman so wishes, it should always be possible for her to have an abortion.
pu20a090Homosexuals should be left as free as possible to live their own lives.
pu20a091It is unnatural when women hold a position of authority over men in a firm.
pu20a092A woman is more capable of bringing up small children than a man is.
pu20a093If someone is suffering severely and no longer wants to live, then it should be possible for a doctor to help this person by letting him or her die.
pu20a094Under certain circumstances it can be necessary to restrict freedom of speech.
pu20a095In this country everyone should be able to say what he or she wants.
pu20a096Censorship of journalists is always wrong.
pu20a097Generally speaking, most people can be trusted.
pu20a098Most people would try to take advantage of me if they got the chance.
pu20a099Most of the time people try to be helpful.
pu20a100Common people like me don’t have much influence over the things that happen around us.
pu20a101Some people say that...the American government is responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
pu20a102Some people say that...certain viruses are created by the government in order to control the people.
pu20a103Some people say that...a small elite* of people in power are secretly working to create a new world order.*Small group of people forming the top layer in society.
pu20a104Some people say that...jet airplanes leave trails in the air through which chemical substances are deliberately spread.
pu20a105I have a positive view of social security.
pu20a106I am disgusted by social benefits.
pu20a107It is very important for a country to have an extensive social security system.
pu20a108A basic income means that the government pays everyone the same amount every month, regardless of whether this person works or not. [...] Would you be against or in favor of such a system in the Netherlands, generally speaking?
pu20a109If immigrants are unemployed for a long period, they should be made to leave the Netherlands.
pu20a110Only people whose parents are Dutch should be entitled to social benefits.
pu20a111Immigrants should only be entitled to social benefits if they have worked here for several years.
pu20a112Immigrants should not be permitted to make use of social benefits.
pu20a113Social security should make it possible for people to do what they like most.
pu20a114Social security should be available for everyone who needs it, unconditionally.
pu20a115People should be supported unconditionally in their income if they do not generate enough income themselves.
pu20a116Social security should add to freedom and pleasure in life.
pu20a117Social security should provide everyone with the means to have a pleasant life.
pu20a118Social security should only be for people who really don’t have enough money to provide for themselves.
pu20a119Social security should enable people to survive, and not more than that.
pu20a120Social security should only provide a temporary solution in emergency situations.
pu20a121The goal of social security should be...that people take care of each other.
pu20a122The goal of social security should be...that people remain active in society.
pu20a123The goal of social security should be...that people in a country live together peacefully.
pu20a124The goal of social security should be...to support honest people.
pu20a125The goal of social security should be...to motivate people to get a job.
pu20a126It is important that people receiving social benefits do something in return for society, such as voluntary work.
pu20a127Irresponsible people should not be supported by social security.
pu20a128Social security should ensure that people become obedient and honest citizens.
pu20a129It is important for the social security system that everyone shares the same norms and values.
pu20a130Because of social security people are not incentivized to provide for their own income.
pu20a131Social security weakens a country’s competitiveness with respect to foreign countries.
pu20a132Social security prevents social unrest.
pu20a133Social security causes labor costs to become too high.
pu20a134Because of social security people become selfish and calculating.
pu20a135People who are themselves to blame for their problems do not deserve any social security.
pu20a136People on benefits should show more gratitude.
pu20a137It is not fair that people receive social benefits to which they have not contributed.
pu20a138Only people in dire need may receive social benefits.
pu20a139Most unemployed people could find a job if they were willing to take what they can get.
pu20a140Most unemployed people do not resemble me at all.
pu20a141Many unemployed people abuse social benefits.
pu20a142The social security system is carried out properly.
pu20a143It is made too hard for people to obtain social benefits.
pu20a144Social benefits are generally too high.
pu20a145The social security system works in a fair manner.
pu20a146The social security system is too complicated.
pu20a147In the Netherlands, the social security system is carried out by various organizations. Which organization do you think is best suited to carry out social security?
pu20a148In the Netherlands, the social security system is carried out by various organizations. Which organization do you think is best suited to carry out social security? - Another social organization, namely
pu20a149It is very important to help poor countries by providing development aid.
pu20a150I am disgusted by development aid.
pu20a151I have sympathy for development aid.
pu20a152I am willing to pay higher taxes in order to increase development aid to poor countries.
pu20a153The government would do better to spend money on solving problems in the Netherlands than on development aid.
pu20a154Money used for development aid is never spent well.
pu20a155Development aid causes more harm than good.
pu20a156If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...people in dire need are helped.
pu20a157If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...people in poor countries quickly get back on their own two feet again.
pu20a158If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...long-term poverty among people in poor countries is reduced.
pu20a159If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the inequality between poor and rich countries is reduced.
pu20a160If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...migration from poor countries to the Netherlands is reduced.
pu20a161If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...population growth in poor countries is slowed down.
pu20a162If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...unrest around the world is reduced.
pu20a163If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the Netherlands also benefits from it through trade.
pu20a164If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...Dutch companies benefit as well.
pu20a165If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...businesses in poor countries are stimulated.
pu20a166If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...employment opportunities in poor countries are increased.
pu20a167If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the health situation of people in poor countries is improved.
pu20a168If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...human rights in poor countries are promoted.
pu20a169If the Netherlands provides development aid to poor countries, then the result should be that...the Netherlands will also be helped if it should need help in the future.
pu20a170Development aid should not be provided to countries whose government might steal part of the money or goods.
pu20a171Development aid should only be provided in case of short-term emergency situations.
pu20a172Development aid should be stopped if money is wasted.
pu20a173If people in poor countries need help, then development aid should be provided without any conditions.
pu20a174It is important that development aid recipients can account accurately for how the aid was spent.
pu20a175Development aid can be provided in all sorts of ways. [...] Who do you think is best positioned to determine how development aid should be provided?
pu20a176Who do you think is best able to carry out the Dutch development aid?
pu20a177I find it important that European countries collaborate...to ensure peace and stability in Europe.
pu20a178I find it important that European countries collaborate...to preserve nature and the environment.
pu20a179I find it important that European countries collaborate...so that trade among European countries is hindered as little as possible.
pu20a180I find it important that European countries collaborate...so that their citizens can live and work in other European countries unhindered.
pu20a181I find it important that European countries collaborate...to reduce the power of large corporations.
pu20a182I find it important that European countries collaborate...to tackle cross-border issues.
pu20a183I find it important that European countries collaborate...to protect their economies against economic superpowers such as China, Russia and the United States.
pu20a184I find it important that European countries collaborate...to form a strong military front against superpowers such as China, Russia and the United States.
pu20a185I find it important that European countries collaborate...to be stronger together versus the rest of the world.
pu20a186I can clearly understand what is going on in the European Union.
pu20a187My voice counts in the European Union.
pu20a188Dutch membership of the European Union is a good thing.
pu20a189The European Union conjures up a negative image for me.
pu20a190I am disgusted by the European Union.
pu20a191The Netherlands should leave the European Union.
pu20a192I am proud to be a citizen of the European Union.
pu20a193The European Union should become one country.
pu20a194The European Union should be enlarged with other countries.
pu20a195I personally benefit from the Netherlands’ European Union membership.
pu20a196The Netherlands benefits from being a member of the European Union.
pu20a197The Dutch EU membership threatens the social security system*.*Social security is the system of benefits supporting people who do not have any or enough income, for example due to [...]
pu20a198Because the Netherlands is a member of the European Union, the Netherlands has less influence in the world.
pu20a199The European Union causes a loss of jobs in the Netherlands.
pu20a200The European Union poses a threat to Dutch identity and culture.
pu20a201The European Union endangers the independence of the Netherlands.
pu20a202The European Union makes a lot of things easier in day-to-day life.
pu20a203The European Union creates more safety in the Netherlands.
pu20a204The European Union creates more prosperity in the Netherlands.
pu20a205The European Union protects the Netherlands against the world’s superpowers such as Russia, the United States and China.
pu20a206The European Union ensures that the Netherlands has a stronger position in the world.
pu20a207The European Union functions well as it is.
pu20a208Member states of the European Union find collaboration less important than their own interests.
pu20a209The European Union functions according to democratic principles.
pu20a210The European Union gets too little done.
pu20a211The European Union has too many unnecessary rules.
pu20a212It takes the European Union too much effort to get something done.
pu20a213The way the European Union works is too impersonal.
pu20a214European civil servants waste a lot of tax money.
pu20a215The European Union is not open enough to be able to monitor what goes on.
pu20a216Dutch politicians follow the European Union servilely to get ahead themselves.
pu20a217European politicians mainly act in the interest of the European citizen.
pu20a218European politicians are not interested in European citizens.
pu20a219European politicians are devoted to the common good.
pu20a220What is your primary occupation in everyday life?
pu20a221What is your primary occupation in everyday life? - I do something else, namely
pu20a222How do you estimate the odds that, in the coming 12 months, you will [if pu20a220 = 1: become unemployed / if pu20a220 = 2: be unable to acquire enough assignments / if pu20a220 = 3: not be able to find a job]?
pu20a223How often in daily life do you interact with people receiving social benefits?
pu20a224Did you, in the past 5 years, receive social benefits, because you were unable to provide for sufficient income yourself (due to unemployment, sickness or disability)?
pu20a225If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Hart van Nederland - NOS Journaal
pu20a226If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...EenVandaag - Shownieuws
pu20a227If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Volkskrant - Algemeen Dagblad
pu20a228If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...Telegraaf.nl - GeenStijl.nl
pu20a229If I had to choose between two sources, I’d rather follow the news on...News websites offered by Dutch newspapers or television programs - Facebook
pu20a230I am very interested in the European Union.
pu20a231I keep a good track of the news on the European Union.
pu20a232I know a lot about the European Union.
pu20a233Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Kathalijne Buitenweg
pu20a234Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Neelie Kroes
pu20a235Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Erica Terpstra
pu20a236Indicate per person whether they have been a European Commissioner on behalf of the Netherlands. Sophie in ’t Veld
pu20a237Where does the European Parliament hold its meetings?
pu20a238Within Europe you can travel without border controls to...
pu20a239What was the name of the precursor to the European Union, which was established in 1951?
pu20a240Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Hungary
pu20a241Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Spain
pu20a242Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Greece
pu20a243Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Croatia
pu20a244Please indicate per country whether it joined the European Union after the year 2000. Poland
pu20a245In the European Elections, we vote for...
pu20a246Which is the biggest political group in the European Parliament?
pu20a247If Brexit takes place, the United Kingdom will be the second country ever to leave the European Union.
pu20a248Was it difficult to answer the questions?
pu20a249Were the questions sufficiently clear?
pu20a250Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
pu20a251Was it an interesting subject?
pu20a252Did you enjoy answering the questions?
pu20a253Starting date questionnaire
pu20a254Starting time questionnaire
pu20a255End date questionnaire
pu20a256End time questionnaire
pu20a257Duration questionnaire in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,935 (100%)
Non-response: 717 (24.4%)
Response: 2,218 (75.6%)
Complete: 2,164 (73.7%)
Incomplete: 54 (1.8%)
Collection Events
Period
06-01-2020 to 28-01-2020
Sample
A random sample of 18 years and older.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.

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