Local Voters Survey > Local Voters Survey 2016

Longitudinal Wave

General Information

Title
Local Voters Survey 2016
Project Number
172.1
Abstract
A study about local elections and opinions about local politics, administered to the LISS panel in 2016.
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
07-03-2016
End date
29-03-2016
Researcher
Tom van der Meer
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2018 CentERdata
Funding Organization
University of Amsterdam
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-x9n-qyau

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label Variable Type
nomem_encrnumber of household member, encryptedpreloaded
nl16a_myear and month of the field work periodconstructed
nl16a001random municipality number, encryptedpreloaded
nl16a002Average WOZ (valuation of immovable property)preloaded
nl16a003Percentage of non-western immigrantspreloaded
nl16a004Grote Stedenbeleid (‘Major cities policy’, further differentiated according to national municipalities based on median score CBS classification)preloaded
nl16a005Religious denomination (based on CBS survey; at least 150 resp. per municipality)preloaded
nl16a006random number 1..10, determines which statement was displayed at nl16a133constructed
nl16a007statement displayed at nl16a133constructed
nl16a008Suppose that general elections were to be held tomorrow, how likely is it that you will cast your vote, on a scale from 0 to 10?directly measured
nl16a009Suppose that municipal elections were to be held tomorrow, how likely is it that you will cast your vote, on a scale from 0 to 10?directly measured
nl16a011Did you vote in the municipal elections of 2014?directly measured
nl16a014Did the respondent vote for a national party or otherwise in the municipal elections of 2014?constructed
nl16a015Did you vote in the general elections of 2012?directly measured
nl16a016For what party did you vote in the general elections of 2012?directly measured
nl16a017For what party did you vote in the general elections of 2012? -Other, namely:directly measured
nl16a018You voted for the same party in the municipal elections and the general elections. Can you explain why?directly measured
nl16a019You did not vote for the same party in the municipal elections and the general elections. Can you explain why?directly measured
nl16a020Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Contacted a municipal council member, alderman, mayor or civil servantdirectly measured
nl16a021Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Attended a municipal council meetingdirectly measured
nl16a022Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Visited a ‘have your say’ event organized by the municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a023Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Membership of a political partydirectly measured
nl16a024Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Actively participated in a local campaign groupdirectly measured
nl16a025Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Actively participated in a citizens’ initiative at neighborhood level to tackle problems directlydirectly measured
nl16a026Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Signed a petition regarding a local matter (in writing or online)directly measured
nl16a027Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Contacted a local or regional newspaper, radio or TVdirectly measured
nl16a028Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Contacted a political party in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a029Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Commented on political matters in your municipality via social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)directly measured
nl16a030Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? Shared messages about political matters in your municipality via social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)directly measured
nl16a031Which of the following options have you made use of in the past five years? None of the abovedirectly measured
nl16a032Citizens being invited by their municipality to discuss and contribute their views on policy (city dialogue, citizens’ summit, citizens’ forum, G1000).directly measured
nl16a033All citizens being called on by the municipality to vote on a particular issue (local referendum).directly measured
nl16a034Citizens working together to tackle problems in their neighborhood, with or without the support of the local authority (citizens’ initiative).directly measured
nl16a035To what extent do you agree with the following statements? The mayor should be elected by the citizens of the municipality.directly measured
nl16a036To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Citizens should have more opportunity to decide on important issues in my municipality through a referendum.directly measured
nl16a037To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Citizens who want to should have more opportunity to discuss and contribute their views on important decisions in my municipality...directly measured
nl16a038To what extent do you agree with the following statements? If citizens wish to tackle problems in their neighborhood, or wish to improve their neighborhood, then the municipality should offer them financial support.directly measured
nl16a039To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In my municipality, decisions should be left more to experts and professionals.directly measured
nl16a040To what extent do you agree with the following statements? After citizens discuss and contribute their views to policy, the decisions should ultimately be made by the municipal council.directly measured
nl16a041To what extent do you agree with the following statements? There are enough options at present for citizens to express their views on what goes on in the municipality.directly measured
nl16a042For each of these options, please indicate to what extent you think that citizens can indeed achieve something in this way. - Contacting a municipal council member, alderman, mayor or civil servantdirectly measured
nl16a043For each of these options, please indicate to what extent you think that citizens can indeed achieve something in this way. - Visiting a ‘have your say’ event organized by the municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a044For each of these options, please indicate to what extent you think that citizens can indeed achieve something in this way. - Signing a petition regarding a local matter (in writing or online)directly measured
nl16a045For each of these options, please indicate to what extent you think that citizens can indeed achieve something in this way. - Starting a local campaign groupdirectly measured
nl16a046To what extent do you feel a bond with: your neighborhood or village centerdirectly measured
nl16a047To what extent do you feel a bond with: your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a048To what extent do you feel a bond with: your regiondirectly measured
nl16a049To what extent do you feel a bond with: the Netherlandsdirectly measured
nl16a050To what extent do you feel a bond with: the European Uniondirectly measured
nl16a051How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the local media offer reliable information with which to form an opinion on local governancedirectly measured
nl16a052How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That local elections are free and fairdirectly measured
nl16a053How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That debate events are organized for the citizensdirectly measured
nl16a054How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the political parties offer clearly different proposals on what the municipality should and should not dodirectly measured
nl16a055How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That all groups in society – such as male and female...- are also represented in the municipal councildirectly measured
nl16a056How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That there is a clear division of tasks between those of the municipal council and those of the municipal executive...directly measured
nl16a057How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the local government is transparent about the way decisions are madedirectly measured
nl16a058How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the local government treats all groups and individuals equallydirectly measured
nl16a059How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the municipality not only does what the majority wants, but also takes account of the views of the minoritydirectly measured
nl16a060How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That political parties in the municipal council are prepared to settle on a compromisedirectly measured
nl16a061How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That national parties participate in municipal electionsdirectly measured
nl16a062How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That local political parties participate in municipal electionsdirectly measured
nl16a063How important do you think the following aspects are, in general, for democracy at the municipal level? That the municipality can make its own decisions in a lot of casesdirectly measured
nl16a064Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the local media offer reliable information with which to form an opinion on local governancedirectly measured
nl16a065Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That local elections are free and fairdirectly measured
nl16a066Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That debate events are organized for the citizensdirectly measured
nl16a067Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the political parties offer clearly different proposals on what the municipality should and should not dodirectly measured
nl16a068Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That all groups in society – such as male and female...- are also represented in the municipal councildirectly measured
nl16a069Can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That there is a clear division of tasks between those of the municipal council and those of the municipal executive...directly measured
nl16a070And can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the local government is transparent about the way decisions are madedirectly measured
nl16a071And can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the local government treats all groups and individuals equallydirectly measured
nl16a072And can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the municipality not only does what the majority wants, but also takes account of the views of the minoritydirectly measured
nl16a073And can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That political parties in the municipal council are prepared to settle on a compromisedirectly measured
nl16a074And can you say to what extent you feel that each of the following statements currently applies to your municipality? That the municipality can make its own decisions in a lot of casesdirectly measured
nl16a075To what extent are you satisfied, in general, with how democracy functions in the Netherlands?directly measured
nl16a076To what extent are you satisfied, in general, with how democracy functions in your municipality?directly measured
nl16a077And to what extent are you satisfied, in general, with how democracy functions in the European Union?directly measured
nl16a078Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the European Union directly measured
nl16a079Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Policedirectly measured
nl16a080Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Governmentdirectly measured
nl16a081Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Parliamentdirectly measured
nl16a082Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Municipal Councildirectly measured
nl16a083Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Municipal Executive (‘College of Mayor & Aldermen’)directly measured
nl16a084Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -the Mayordirectly measured
nl16a085Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -municipal civil servantsdirectly measured
nl16a086Please indicate for each of the institutions below, how much trust you have in them. -local or regional mediadirectly measured
nl16a087To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for dealing with the number of refugees applying for asylum in the Netherlands...the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a088To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for dealing with the number of refugees applying for asylum in the Netherlands...the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a089To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for dealing with the number of refugees applying for asylum in the Netherlands...the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a090To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for passenger transport by rail... the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a091To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for passenger transport by rail... the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a092To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for passenger transport by rail... the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a093To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for combating crime... the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a094To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for combating crime... the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a095To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for combating crime... the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a096To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the pension system... the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a097To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the pension system... the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a098To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the pension system... the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a099To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the care for young people, long-term sick and elderly people... the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a100To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the care for young people, long-term sick and elderly people... the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a101To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for the care for young people, long-term sick and elderly people... the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a102To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for welfare arrangements... the national public authority (government)directly measured
nl16a103To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for welfare arrangements... the local public authority (municipality)directly measured
nl16a104To what extent do you hold [..] responsible for welfare arrangements... the European Union (in collaboration with other member states)directly measured
nl16a105How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? the response to the number of refugees requesting asylum in the Netherlandsdirectly measured
nl16a106How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? passenger transport by raildirectly measured
nl16a107How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? combating crimedirectly measured
nl16a108How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? the pension systemdirectly measured
nl16a109How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? care for young people, the long-term sick and elderly peopledirectly measured
nl16a110How satisfied are you with regard to the following issues...? welfaredirectly measured
nl16a112How do you rate, in general, the services provided by your municipality?directly measured
nl16a113Have you [...] or [...] immediate family members, had any contact with the following entities in the past 12 months? welfare benefits, employment services (UWV)directly measured
nl16a114Have you [...] or [...] immediate family members, had any contact with the following entities in the past 12 months? youth caredirectly measured
nl16a115Have you [...] or [...] immediate family members, had any contact with the following entities in the past 12 months? elderly caredirectly measured
nl16a116How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? care facilities (family doctor, youth and family support center, senior citizen home, etc.) in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a117How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? welfare provisions (community work, provisions for youth/senior citizens, etc.) in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a118How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? sports and play facilities in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a119How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? public transport in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a120How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? maintenance of greenery in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a121How satisfied are you with the following facilities in your municipality? safety in your municipalitydirectly measured
nl16a122My municipality should spend more money on maintaining social facilities.directly measured
nl16a123My municipality should provide shelter for asylum seekers.directly measured
nl16a124My municipality should ask citizens receiving a welfare benefit to perform work or offer services in return.directly measured
nl16a125My municipality should build more rental dwellings than self-owned dwellings.directly measured
nl16a126My municipality should reduce expenditure on art and culture.directly measured
nl16a127There should be more camera surveillance in my municipality.directly measured
nl16a128In my municipality, shops should be able to decide for themselves if they wish to open on Sunday or not.directly measured
nl16a129I am worried that my home environment is deteriorating.directly measured
nl16a130The political differences between the elite and average citizens are larger than between citizens, mutually.directly measured
nl16a131Municipal council members do not care about the views of people like me.directly measured
nl16a132I am quite capable of playing an active role in local politics.directly measured
nl16a133To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? [random fill based on nl16a006]directly measured
nl16a134How interested are you in national politics?directly measured
nl16a135How interested are you in local politics?directly measured
nl16a136What type of newspaper do you read? paid national newspapersdirectly measured
nl16a137What type of newspaper do you read? free national newspaper (Metro)directly measured
nl16a138What type of newspaper do you read? paid regional or local newspapersdirectly measured
nl16a139What type of newspaper do you read? free regional or local newspaper (door-to-door papers)directly measured
nl16a140What type of newspaper do you read? I do not read newspapersdirectly measured
nl16a141If the newspaper carries local news, for instance news about problems in your municipality, how often do you read that item?directly measured
nl16a142How often do you deliberately search for local news on the internet, for instance about problems in your municipality?directly measured
nl16a143Do you follow politicians from your municipality on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram?directly measured
nl16a144If a group of people are discussing news about your municipality, do you usually join the conversation, do you listen with interest, do you not listen, or are you not interested?directly measured
nl16a145Do you know the name of the mayor of your municipality?directly measured
nl16a147Recoding knowledge question mayordirectly measured
nl16a148Do your municipality’s aldermen also sit on the municipal council?directly measured
nl16a149How long have you lived in your municipality?directly measured
nl16a150In which municipality have you lived longest?directly measured
nl16a153How satisfied are you with your financial situation?directly measured
nl16a154How satisfied are you about the current state of the economy in the Netherlands?directly measured
nl16a155Did you find it difficult to answer the questions?directly measured
nl16a156Were the questions clear to you?directly measured
nl16a157Did the questionnaire get you thinking?directly measured
nl16a158Did you find the topic interesting?directly measured
nl16a159Did you enjoy answering the questions?directly measured
nl16a160Starting date of the questionnaireconstructed
nl16a161Starting time of the questionnaireconstructed
nl16a162End date of the questionnaireconstructed
nl16a163End time of the questionnaireconstructed
nl16a164Duration in secondsderived

Questions

Questionnaire: LKO

The questionnaire was administered in Dutch.

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Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 3,238 (100 %)
Non-response: 595 (18.4 %)
Response: 2,643 (81.6 %)
Complete: 2,579 (79.6 %)
Incomplete: 64 ( 2.0 %)
Collection Events
Period
07-03-2016 to 29-03-2016
Sample
LISS panel members of 18 years and older
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.