Immigrants in the Netherlands
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Immigrants in the Netherlands
Project Number
87
Abstract
The survey investigates the views of the native Dutch public on immigrants. The study incorporates a vignette experiment.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
03-10-2011
End date
31-10-2011
Researcher
Aarts, C.W.A.M.
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2013 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-xnx-kdze
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 |
| hj11a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
| hj11a001 | random variable person vignette | preloaded |
| hj11a002 | random variable photograph | preloaded |
| hj11a003 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented first? | preloaded |
| hj11a004 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented second? | preloaded |
| hj11a005 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented third? | preloaded |
| hj11a006 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented fourth? | preloaded |
| hj11a007 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented fifth? | preloaded |
| hj11a008 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented sixth? | preloaded |
| hj11a009 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented seventh? | preloaded |
| hj11a010 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented eighth? | preloaded |
| hj11a011 | indicates the sequence of the items presented in hj11a018 - hj11a026: Which item was presented ninth? | preloaded |
| hj11a012 | vignette text | preloaded |
| hj11a013 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement. Dutch laws make it difficult for immigrants to obtain the Dutch nationality. | directly measured |
| hj11a014 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement. The Netherlands is currently allowing too many immigrants into the country. | directly measured |
| hj11a015 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement. All in all, the increasing cultural diversity due to immigrants is good for the Netherlands. | directly measured |
| hj11a016 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement. In general immigrants have a very positive effect on the Netherlands. | directly measured |
| hj11a017 | Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement. One of the reasons why immigrants come to the Netherlands is because they want to benefit from the social provisions here. | directly measured |
| hj11a018 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Immigrants in general | directly measured |
| hj11a019 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Turks | directly measured |
| hj11a020 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Moroccans | directly measured |
| hj11a021 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Germans | directly measured |
| hj11a022 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Romanians | directly measured |
| hj11a023 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Somalis | directly measured |
| hj11a024 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Chinese | directly measured |
| hj11a025 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Americans | directly measured |
| hj11a026 | Please indicate for each of the following groups how likeable you think they are? Poles | directly measured |
| hj11a027 | How important is the problem of illegal immigration compared to other problems in the Netherlands? Is it... | directly measured |
| hj11a028 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will enrich Dutch culture with new ideas and customs? | directly measured |
| hj11a029 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will lead to tax increases because of a growing demand for state benefits? | directly measured |
| hj11a030 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will cost Dutch people their jobs? | directly measured |
| hj11a031 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will keep prices low since their wages are low? | directly measured |
| hj11a032 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will cause an increase in criminality? | directly measured |
| hj11a033 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Moroccans... - ...will help the Netherlands remain in step with scientific and technological | directly measured |
| hj11a034 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will enrich Dutch culture with new ideas and customs? | directly measured |
| hj11a035 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will lead to tax increases because of a growing demand for state benefits? | directly measured |
| hj11a036 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will cost Dutch people their jobs? | directly measured |
| hj11a037 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will keep prices low since their wages are low? | directly measured |
| hj11a038 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will cause an increase in criminality? | directly measured |
| hj11a039 | How likely do you think it is that the increased number of Poles... - ...will help the Netherlands remain in step with scientific and technological research? | directly measured |
| hj11a040 | [vignette] Based on what you know about [name], do you think that his work permit application should be approved or rejected? | directly measured |
| hj11a041 | If his permit is approved, for how long should this permit be? | directly measured |
| hj11a042 | How suited do you think [name] is for the job that he is seeking? | directly measured |
| hj11a043 | Suppose that [name] came to the Netherlands on a work permit, and now wants to obtain the Dutch nationality. Do you think his application for the Dutch nationality should be approved or rejected? | directly measured |
| hj11a044 | Do you think Dutch employers should favor Dutch job-seekers over [name], or should they appraise all job-seekers equally in terms of their education and experience, regardless of their nationality? | directly measured |
| hj11a045 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| hj11a046 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| hj11a047 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| hj11a048 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| hj11a049 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| hj11a050 | Starting date questionnaire | constructed |
| hj11a051 | Starting time questionnaire | constructed |
| hj11a052 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
| hj11a053 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
| hj11a054 | Duration in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: Immigrants in the Netherlands
The study was administered in Dutch.
Browse Immigrants in the NetherlandsResponse Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 6657 (100.0%)Non-response: 1608 (24.2%)
Response: 5049 (75.8%)
Complete: 5016 (75.3%)
Incomplete: 33 (0.5%)
Collection Events
Period
03-10-2011 to 31-10-2011
Sample
Panel members aged 16 years or older.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.