About conspiracy thinking > Wave 1
Longitudinal Wave
General Information
Title
Wave 1
Project Number
373.1
Abstract
This questionnaire is about how people think about themselves and others.
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
02-01-2024
End date
30-01-2024
Researcher
Emily Poort (Leiden University); Gert-Jan Lelieveld (Leiden University)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/znyh-d919
Funding Organization
Leiden University
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
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 | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of household member encrypted | directly measured |
| yg24a_m | Year and month of the field work period | directly measured |
| yg24a001 | I think that... many important things happen around the world that citizens are never told about. | directly measured |
| yg24a002 | I think that... politicians usually do not tell us the real motives behind their decisions. | directly measured |
| yg24a003 | I think that... government institutions closely monitor all citizens. | directly measured |
| yg24a004 | I think that... events that appear unrelated at first glance are often the result of secret activities. | directly measured |
| yg24a005 | I think that... there are secret organizations that have a lot of influence over political decisions. | directly measured |
| yg24a006 | To what extent do you think the following statements are true? Scientists deliberately exaggerate the severity of climate change for their own benefit. | directly measured |
| yg24a007 | To what extent do you think the following statements are true? The government is deliberately keeping its knowledge about the real origins of the corona virus hidden from regular citizens. | directly measured |
| yg24a008 | To what extent do you think the following statements are true? Elections in the Netherlands are often manipulated. | directly measured |
| yg24a009 | To what extent do you think the following statements are true? The pharmaceutical industry is covering up the dangers of vaccinating children. | directly measured |
| yg24a010 | To what extent do you think the following statements are true? The European Union is using the nitrogen crisis as a cover to continue their secret activities. | directly measured |
| yg24a011 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I feel a connection with the dissident group. | directly measured |
| yg24a012 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I have little in common with the dissident group. | directly measured |
| yg24a013 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I am part of the dissident group. | directly measured |
| yg24a014 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I feel excluded by the dissident group. | directly measured |
| yg24a015 | Please choose the number under the circles that you feel best represents the overlap between yourself and the dissidents. | directly measured |
| yg24a016 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I feel connected with Dutch society. | directly measured |
| yg24a017 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I have little in common with Dutch society. | directly measured |
| yg24a018 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I am part of Dutch society. | directly measured |
| yg24a019 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements: I feel excluded from Dutch society. | directly measured |
| yg24a020 | Please choose the number under the circles that you feel best represents the overlap between yourself and the Dutch society. | directly measured |
| yg24a021 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| yg24a022 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| yg24a023 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| yg24a024 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| yg24a025 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| yg24a026 | Starting date of the questionnaire | directly measured |
| yg24a027 | Starting time of the questionnaire | directly measured |
| yg24a028 | End date of the questionnaire | directly measured |
| yg24a029 | End time of the questionnaire | directly measured |
| yg24a030 | Duration questionnaire in seconds | directly measured |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,569 (100.0%)Non-response: 330 (21.0%)
Response: 1,239 (79.0%)
Complete: 1,231 (78.5%)
Incomplete: 8 (0.5%)
Collection Events
Period
02-01-2024 to 30-01-2024
Sample
A random selection of panel members aged 16 years or older.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.