The public’s opinion on the control of terrorism: Attitudes and willingness-to-pay > Wave 1
Longitudinal Wave
General Information
Title
Wave 1
Project Number
56.1
Abstract
This is the first wave of the study "The public’s opinion on the control of terrorism: Attitudes and willingness-to-pay".
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
01-03-2010
End date
28-03-2010
Researcher
Van Wilsem, Johan, Van Der Woude, Maartje
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2011 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-zxg-fskx
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of household member encrypted | preloaded |
| bu10a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
| bu10a001 | Measure 1 was presented in what order... | constructed |
| bu10a002 | Measure 2 was presented in what order... | constructed |
| bu10a003 | Measure 3 was presented in what order... | constructed |
| bu10a004 | Measure 4 was presented in what order... | constructed |
| bu10a005 | random variable: attitudinal questions about counter-terrorism or questions about their willingness to pay for counter-terrorism measures | constructed |
| bu10a006 | Do you think that most people would want to take advantage of you if they had the chance, or that they wish to treat you fairly? Please provide an answer using a scale of 0 to 10. | directly measured |
| bu10a007 | Do you think that people try to be helpful, or that they are mainly looking out for themselves? Please provide an answer using a scale of 0 to 10. | directly measured |
| bu10a008 | The government in The Hague tries as much as possible to do what is right. | directly measured |
| bu10a009 | The government is mainly concerned for a number of large interest groups and much less concerned for the well-being of all people. | directly measured |
| bu10a010 | Dutch police and justice can be trusted to do what is right. | directly measured |
| bu10a011 | The police provides protection to the residents of this neighborhood. | directly measured |
| bu10a012 | The police maintains contact with the residents of this neighborhood. | directly measured |
| bu10a013 | The police responds to problems in this neighborhood. | directly measured |
| bu10a014 | The police does its best in this neighborhood. | directly measured |
| bu10a015 | The police is efficient in tackling issues in this neighborhood. | directly measured |
| bu10a016 | Do you think that the Dutch government is doing all it can to prevent future terrorist attacks? | directly measured |
| bu10a017 | How much confidence do you have in the Dutch government's ability to prevent terrorist attacks on Dutch targets? | directly measured |
| bu10a018 | In order to better protect the country against terrorism, it is necessary for citizens to give up certain personal freedoms, or to allow these to be restricted. | directly measured |
| bu10a019 | Personal freedoms must be protected above all else, also in times with a strong risk of terrorist attacks. | directly measured |
| bu10a020 | How worried are you about falling victim to a terrorist attack? | directly measured |
| bu10a021 | And how worried do you think most Dutch people are about falling victim to a terrorist attack? | directly measured |
| bu10a022 | How worried are you about traveling by air, on account of the risk of a terrorist attack? | directly measured |
| bu10a023 | What do you think the odds are of falling victim to a terrorist attack while traveling by air? | directly measured |
| bu10a024 | How do you think most citizens assess the odds of falling victim to a terrorist attack while traveling by air? | directly measured |
| bu10a025 | Measure 1: How much confidence do you have that this measure will contribute to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a026 | Measure 1: Do you find it an acceptable measure with a view to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a027 | Measure 1: Do you, on the whole, take a positive or negative view on the introduction of this measure in the Netherlands? | directly measured |
| bu10a028 | 1) It should be possible for police and investigation officers to search people if they simply suspect that a crime or terrorist act is being planned. 2) if they simply suspect, it goes too far. Everyone has a right to some privacy. | directly measured |
| bu10a029 | Measure 1: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be affected by investigation efforts resulting from this measure (such as being searched on the basis of a suspicion)? | directly measured |
| bu10a030 | Measure 2: How much confidence do you have that this measure will contribute to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a031 | Measure 2: Do you find it an acceptable measure with a view to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a032 | Measure 2: Do you, on the whole, take a positive or negative view on the introduction of this measure in the Netherlands? | directly measured |
| bu10a033 | 1) The government is allowed to record telephone conversations and monitor Internet traffic to prevent people from planning terrorist acts. 2) This should not be allowed, telephone conversations and Internet behavior should be private. | directly measured |
| bu10a034 | Measure 2: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be affected by investigation efforts resulting from this measure (such as the collection of your personal data, bank account numbers, customer numbers)? | directly measured |
| bu10a035 | Measure 3: How much confidence do you have that this measure will contribute to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a036 | Measure 3: Do you find it an acceptable measure with a view to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a037 | Measure 3: Do you, on the whole, take a positive or negative view on the introduction of this measure in the Netherlands? | directly measured |
| bu10a038 | 1) Everyone should be obliged to always and everywhere carry an identity document and to present this to a police officer when asked. 2) This obligation is a violation of citizens' right to privacy. | directly measured |
| bu10a039 | Measure 3: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be requested to prove your identity without a clear reason? | directly measured |
| bu10a040 | Measure 4: How much confidence do you have that this measure will contribute to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a041 | Measure 4: Do you find it an acceptable measure with a view to fighting terrorism? | directly measured |
| bu10a042 | Measure 4: Do you, on the whole, take a positive or negative view on the introduction of this measure in the Netherlands? | directly measured |
| bu10a043 | 1) Passengers at airports should be searched as thoroughly as possible, using all latest technology, before being allowed to board the plane. 2) The full body scan is a violation of a person's bodily integrity. | directly measured |
| bu10a044 | Measure 1: Would you be willing to pay an additional tax of 30 euros per year to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a045 | Measure 1: Would you be willing... to pay 60 euros for this per year as well /to pay 15 euros for this per year? | directly measured |
| bu10a046 | Measure 1: How much would you be willing to pay, immediately and unquestionably, to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a047 | Measure 1: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be affected by investigation efforts resulting from this measure (such as being searched on the basis of a suspicion)? | directly measured |
| bu10a048 | Measure 2: Would you be willing to pay an additional tax of 30 euros per year to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a049 | Measure 2: Would you be willing... to pay 60 euros for this per year as well/ to pay 15 euros for this per year? | directly measured |
| bu10a050 | Measure 2: How much would you be willing to pay, immediately and unquestionably, to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a051 | Measure 2: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be affected by investigation efforts resulting from this measure (such as the collection of your personal data, bank account numbers, customer numbers)? | directly measured |
| bu10a052 | Measure 3: Would you be willing to pay an additional tax of 30 euros per year to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a053 | Measure 3: Would you be willing... to pay 60 euros for this per year as well/ to pay 15 euros for this per year? | directly measured |
| bu10a054 | Measure 3: How much would you be willing to pay, immediately and unquestionably, to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a055 | Measure 3: How big do you think the odds are that you will personally be requested to prove your identity without a clear reason? | directly measured |
| bu10a056 | Measure 4: Would you be willing to pay an additional tax of 30 euros per year to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a057 | Measure 4: Would you be willing... to pay 60 euros for this per year as well/ to pay 15 euros for this per year? | directly measured |
| bu10a058 | Measure 4: How much would you be willing to pay, immediately and unquestionably, to finance the activities made possible by this law? | directly measured |
| bu10a059 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: tax benefit | directly measured |
| bu10a060 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: more prisons | directly measured |
| bu10a061 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: prevention programs to combat crime among youth | directly measured |
| bu10a062 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: greater means of combating drug and alcohol addiction among persistent offenders | directly measured |
| bu10a063 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: additional resources to fight terrorism | directly measured |
| bu10a064 | Suppose the government were to have 100 euros extra to spend per household. If you could decide how to spend that money, how would you distribute it: additional resources to fight human trafficking | directly measured |
| bu10a065 | Which political parties were part of the government coalition for the past three years? | directly measured |
| bu10a066 | To which party does Mr. Eurlings belong, the Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management? | directly measured |
| bu10a067 | How many members are there in the Dutch House of Representatives? | directly measured |
| bu10a068 | Which institute or institutes have legislative powers in our country? | directly measured |
| bu10a069 | Who is currently the chairperson of the Dutch House of Representatives? | directly measured |
| bu10a070 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: NOS news | directly measured |
| bu10a071 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: RTL news (RTL4) | directly measured |
| bu10a072 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Editie NL (RTL 4) | directly measured |
| bu10a073 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Hart van NL (SBS6) | directly measured |
| bu10a074 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Nova (Nederland 3) | directly measured |
| bu10a075 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Netwerk (Nederland 2) | directly measured |
| bu10a076 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Shownieuws (SBS6) | directly measured |
| bu10a077 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: RTL Boulevard (RTL4) | directly measured |
| bu10a078 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Local news | directly measured |
| bu10a079 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Crime investigation programs such as Opsporing Verzocht / Peter R. de Vries / Bureau Misdaad (John van den Heuvel), etc. | directly measured |
| bu10a080 | Please indicate how often you watch the following TV programs: Crime serials such as CSI / Bones / Law&Order, etc. | directly measured |
| bu10a081 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Telegraaf | directly measured |
| bu10a082 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Algemeen Dagblad | directly measured |
| bu10a083 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Volkskrant | directly measured |
| bu10a084 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Trouw | directly measured |
| bu10a085 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: NRC Handelsblad | directly measured |
| bu10a086 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Parool | directly measured |
| bu10a087 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Metro | directly measured |
| bu10a088 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Spits | directly measured |
| bu10a089 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: De Pers | directly measured |
| bu10a090 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: NRC Next | directly measured |
| bu10a091 | Please indicate how often you read the following newspapers: Regional newspaper | directly measured |
| bu10a092 | I prefer to be an inhabitant of the Netherlands than of any other country in the world. | directly measured |
| bu10a093 | The world would be a better place if inhabitants of other countries were to be more like Dutch people. | directly measured |
| bu10a094 | People should support their country, even if it has done something wrong. | directly measured |
| bu10a095 | How proud are you of the Netherlands, with regard to the following aspects: The way democracy works here | directly measured |
| bu10a096 | How proud are you of the Netherlands, with regard to the following aspects: Its political influence in the world | directly measured |
| bu10a097 | How proud are you of the Netherlands, with regard to the following aspects: Its economic achievements | directly measured |
| bu10a098 | There are two types of people in this world: people that are for the truth, and people that are against it. | directly measured |
| bu10a099 | A group that allows too many differences of opinion among its members will not exist for long. | directly measured |
| bu10a100 | Any compromise with our political opponents is dangerous, as it usually leads to betraying yourself. | directly measured |
| bu10a101 | Of all the philosophies that exist worldwide, probably one of them is right. | directly measured |
| bu10a102 | To have a good life in the long run, it is best to choose friends and acquaintances whose preferences and beliefs are the same as yours. | directly measured |
| bu10a103 | Most of the ideas that are written about these days are not worth the paper they're printed on. | directly measured |
| bu10a104 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| bu10a105 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| bu10a106 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| bu10a107 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| bu10a108 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| bu10a109 | Starting date questionnaire | constructed |
| bu10a110 | Starting time questionnaire | constructed |
| bu10a111 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
| bu10a112 | End time questionnaire | constructed |
| bu10a113 | Duration in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: Control of Terrorism
This questionnaire was originally conducted in Dutch
Browse Control of TerrorismResponse Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2917 (100%)Non-response: 987 (33.8%)
Response: 1930 (66.2%)
Complete: 1912 (65.5%)
Incomplete: 18 (.6%)
Collection Events
Period
01-03-2010 to 28-03-2010
Sample
a random subset of panel members of 18 years and older
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
a reminder was sent twice to non-respondents