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
Funding Organization
Leiden University
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/znyh-d919
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 |
Questions
The metadata for the questions in this study have not yet been published.
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.