Public attitudes in Georgia, April 2019
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Public attitudes in Georgia, April 2019
Question text: Settlement type
Question text: Ethnicity
Question text: Stratum
Question text: Respondent's sex
Question text: Respondent's age
Question text: There are different opinions regarding the direction in which Georgia is going. Using this card, please, rate your answer.
Question text: Using this card, please tell me, how would you rate the performance of the current government?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of president Salome Zourabichvili?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of the speaker of the parliament Irakli Kobakhidze?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze?
Note: The question was asked only in Tbilisi
Question text: How would you rate the performance of your Sakrebulo?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of the parliament?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of the courts?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian army?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian police?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of office of the ombudsman?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of office of the chief prosecutor?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of public service halls?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Orthodox Church?
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Kakha Kaladze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Salome Zourabichvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Irakli Kobakhidze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mamuka Bakhtadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Davit Sergeenko
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Giorgi Gakharia
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Thea Tsouloukiani
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Davit Zalkaliani
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Levan Izoria
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Giorgi Kobulia
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Ivane Machavariani
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Maia Tskitishvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mikheil Batiashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Levan Davitashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Tamar Chugoshvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Archil Talakvadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mamuka Mdinaradze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Nika Melia
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Grigol Vashadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Zaal Udumashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Roman Gotsiridze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Elene Khoshtaria
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Sergi Kapanadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Oto Kakhidze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Irakli Abesadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Eka Beselia
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Davit Usupashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Irma Inashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Zurab Japaridze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Shalva Natelashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Nino Burjanadze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Aleko Elisashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Khatuna Samnidze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Shalva Shavgulidze
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mikheil Saakashvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Bidzina Ivanishvili
Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Giorgi Vashadze (Political Platform - New Georgia)
Question text: Which party is closest to you? First choice
Note: The question was recoded. Georgian Labor Party, Democratic Movement - United Georgia, Political Platform - New Georgia, New Political Center - Girchi, Republican Party, Free Georgia, Freedom - Zviad Gamsakhurdia's Way, Free Democrats, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, European Democrats, National Forum, Left Alliance, New Rights, Georgian Troupe, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists and Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: Which party is closest to you? Second choice
Note: The question was not asked to those respondents whose first choice were 'No party', 'Don't know' or 'Refuse to answer'
The question was recoded. Free Georgia, New Rights, Democratic Movement - United Georgia, Left Alliance, National Forum, Republican Party, Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists, Georgian Conservative Party, Free Democrats, Georgian Labor Party, New Political Center - Girchi, Movement State for People, Political Platform - New Georgia, New Christian Democrats, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Freedom - Zviad Gamsakhurdia's Way, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Georgian Troupe and European Democrats were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: If Parliamentary elections were held tomorrow, would you say you are decided or undecided about how you would vote?
Question text: If Parliamentary elections were held tomorrow, would you vote? Please use the 10-point scale where “1” means “I absolutely will not vote” and “10” means “I absolutely will vote”
Note: Variable was recoded from 10-point scale. Answer option '10 - Absolutely will vote' was coded into 'Likely voters', other options into 'Likely abstainers'
Question text: If parliamentary elections were tomorrow which party would you vote for? Which party would be your first choice?
Note: The question was asked to the likely voters (those who named number over 1 on a 10-point scale).
The question was recoded. Democratic Movement - United Georgia, Georgian Labor Party, Political Platform - New Georgia, New Political Center - Girchi, Free Georgia, Left Alliance, Free Democrats, National Forum, Freedom - Zviad Gamsakhurdia's Way, New Rights, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Republican Party, Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists, Georgian Conservative Party, Movement State for People and Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: If parliamentary elections were tomorrow which party would you vote for? Which party would be your second choice?
Note: The question was asked to the likely voters. The question was not asked to those respondents whose first choice were 'No party', 'Don't know' or 'Refuse to answer'
The question was recoded. Free Georgia, New Rights, Democratic Movement - United Georgia, Left Alliance, National Forum, Republican Party, Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists, Georgian Conservative Party, Free Democrats, Georgian Labor Party, New Political Center - Girchi, Movement State for People, Political Platform - New Georgia, New Christian Democrats, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Freedom - Zviad Gamsakhurdia's Way, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Georgian Troupe and European Democrats were grouped to 'Other'..
Question text: In your opinion, what is the top threat to Georgia’s national security?
Note: Answer options Integration in EU, Extremist groups (besides terrorists), Political tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Energy dependence on Russia and Cyber security related issues/threat of cyber attack were added to 'Other'.
Question text: In your opinion, which of the following would help the most to ensure Georgia’s national security?
Question text: Parliament adopted a new military reserve law, according to which citizens will be able to get enrolled in paid voluntary military reserve with their non-military profession. Have you heard about it?
Question text: If the armed forces has a need for someone with your profession, would you be willing to voluntarily get enrolled in the reserve?
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Politicians
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Georgian Media
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Religion
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Educational institutions
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Country's leaders
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Current economic system
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Law-enforcement bodies
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Civil society organizations/NGOs
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: European Union
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: NATO
Question text: Please, tell me, do the following push us apart/divide or bring us together/unite us as a society: Russia
Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the EU?
Question text: If approve, how much do you approve?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will improve Georgian economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will protect Georgian culture and values
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will provide greater security for Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will improve consumer safety
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It secures Georgians right to travel in EU without visa
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will strengthen democratic development
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will improve the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will create more jobs
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Europe is where Georgia belongs historically
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Because political party I support approves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Because my family approves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, how much do you disapprove?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It will create conflict with Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - I prefer to have closer ties with Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - Because political party I support disapproves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - Because my family disapproves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It is unrealistic/will never happen
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It puts too many regulatory burdens on Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It will weaken Georgian national identity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It allows Western interference in Georgia’s internal politics
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - Georgia does not historically belong in Europe
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It will hurt the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - It will hurt Georgia’s economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Disapprove, Why do you disapprove it? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU.
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with? Statement 1: Georgia will benefit more from European and Euro-Atlantic integration (joining EU and NATO). Statement 2: Georgia will benefit more from abandoning European and Euro-Atlantic integration in favor of better relations with Russia.
Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. Georgia will benefit more from European and Euro-Atlantic integration (joining EU and NATO) - Strongly agree 2. Georgia will benefit more from European and Euro-Atlantic integration (joining EU and NATO) - Agree 3. Georgia will benefit more from abandoning European and Euro-Atlantic integration in favor of better relations with Russia - Agree 4. Georgia will benefit more from abandoning European and Euro-Atlantic integration in favor of better relations with Russia - Strongly agree 5. Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to 'Georgia will benefit more from European and Euro-Atlantic integration (joining EU and NATO)', 3 and 4 to 'Georgia will benefit more from abandoning European and Euro-Atlantic integration in favor of better relations with Russia'
Question text: Is Georgia ready for EU membership?
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Problems regarding environment protection
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Public servants’ low level of professionalism
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Lack of political will of the government of Georgia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Lack of political will of the EU
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Lack of supporters of EU membership in Georgia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Territorial conflicts in Georgia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Underdeveloped civil society
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Lack of democracy
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Low level of education of the population
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Illegal Georgian migrants living in EU/Illegal migration
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Underdeveloped economy
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Georgian legislation/regulations do not meet EU standards
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Political instability in Georgia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Russia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - European values are in conflict with our values
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Corruption
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main factors preventing Georgia from EU membership? - Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If there were a referendum tomorrow regarding Georgia’s membership in the European Union, would you vote for or against it?
Question text: Despite your answer on previous question, which way is your opinion more inclined? Would you rather vote for or against?
Note: The question was asked only to those respondents who said 'Would not vote at all', 'Don't know' or 'Refuse to answer' on previous question
Question text: Lots of people talk about EU in Georgia. Please tell me, how is your attitude towards EU?
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU supports the development of democracy in non-member countries
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU is a source for peace and security in Europe
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU threatens Georgian values
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU is a democratic union
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU is a new form of empire
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU supports the economic development of non-member countries
Question text: I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each statement? - The EU is ready to accept any European country as its member
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Students
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Pensioners
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Unemployed people
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Business people
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Politicians
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Farmers
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - State employees
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Ethnic minorities
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Religious minorities
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - Sexual minorities
Question text: Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU? - People living bellow poverty line
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Corruption
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Pensions
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Fairness of elections
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Number of available jobs
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Independence of courts
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Freedom of speech
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Poverty
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Consumer and Food safety
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Territorial integrity
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Affordability of healthcare
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Population’s income
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Georgia’s security
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Quality of education
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Protection of minority rights
Question text: Imagine Georgia is EU member, how would the situation regarding following issues be: better, worse, or the same, compared to today: - Respect for Georgian traditions
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Georgians
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Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Spanish
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - British
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - French
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Greek
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Russian
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Polish
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Hungarians
Question text: Now I will ask about people with different nationalities. Please tell me, people like you … - Ukrainians
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Question text: Since visa liberalization, since spring 2017, have you traveled in in any European country within Schengen area?
Question text: Since 1991, have you, or your family member, lived in a foreign country for at least three months?
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Russia
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Other former Soviet Union country
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Europe
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - USA
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Asia
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Turkey
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Near East
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which country or region? - Other
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who said they or their family members have lived abroad since 1991 at least for 3 months.
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the NATO?
Question text: If approve, how much do you approve?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Question text: If approve, why? - It will improve Georgian economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will provide greater security for Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will lead to visa free travel in NATO member states
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will strengthen democratic development
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will improve the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will protect Georgia from Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will strengthen Georgian defense capacity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - Because political party I support approves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - Because my family approves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If approve, why? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, how much do you disapprove?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It threatens Georgia’s national identity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will cause conflict with Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It is unrealistic/It will never happen
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Georgia will lose more territories
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will reduce the independence of Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will lead to intervention by U.S. and other NATO member states into Georgian affairs
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Georgia should not be aligned with any entity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - NATO membership would not protect Georgia/Georgia will not benefit
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Because Turkey is NATO member
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - We will lose occupied territories forever
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Because political party I support disapproves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Because my family disapproves of it
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Is Georgia ready for NATO membership?
Question text: When do you think Georgia will be granted full NATO membership?
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Insufficient defense budget
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Russia prevents us
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Occupied regions
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Poor military capacity
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Level of democracy
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Internal NATO politics
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Anti-NATO disinformation campaigns
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Lack of Georgian Government efforts internally to secure support
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Lack of Georgian Government efforts externally to secure support
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: What factors, if any, are preventing Georgia from joining NATO? - Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Thinking about current Georgia-NATO relationship and joint initiatives and exercises, do you think that this relationship ...
Question text: In general, do you think the dissolution of the Soviet Union has been a good thing or a bad thing for Georgia?
Question text: In general, do you think Rose revolution was a good thing or a bad thing for Georgia?
Question text: In general, do you think change of a government in 2012 was a good thing or a bad thing for Georgia?
Question text: In December 2018, Ukraine announced the creation of an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church and split from Russian Orthodox Church. Were you aware?
Question text: In your opinion, should Georgian Orthodox Church recognize the independence (autocephaly) of the Ukrainian Church?
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgian economy?
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgian politics?
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgia’s national security?
Question text: Have you heard about the Anaklia port project?
Question text: If yes, do you think this project will be beneficial for Georgia?
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who had heard about Anaklia project
Question text: Are you aware of the Karasin-Abashidze format?
Question text: Do you think it is helpful or not helpful for Georgia?
Note: Question was asked only to respondents who were aware of Abashidze-Karasini format.
Question text: I will now read out statements. For each, please, tell me, do you think it is true or false? - US sponsored Lugar lab in Georgia contributes to spread of epidemics
Question text: I will now read out statements. For each, please, tell me, do you think it is true or false? - Russian market is more beneficial than EU market for Georgia
Question text: I will now read out statements. For each, please, tell me, do you think it is true or false? - EU integration obligates Georgia to receive Syrian refugees
Question text: I will now read out statements. For each, please, tell me, do you think it is true or false? - If Georgia joins NATO, Turkish army will establish military base in samtskhe javakheti
Question text: What are your main sources of information for receiving news about Georgian politics and current events? Please tell me, which is your first main source of information.
Note: Option Radio was grouped with 'Other'.
Question text: And what is your second main source of information about Georgian politics and current events?
Question text: Which TV channel do you trust the most for accurate information on politics and current events?
Note: Options Maestro, Adjara TV, GPB 2 and Kavkasia were grouped with 'Other'.
Question text: Do you watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian TV channels?
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - CNBC
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - CNN
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Euronews
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - RTL
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Russia Today
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - BBC World News
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Sky News
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Russia Channel One (1 Канал/ORT)
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - RTR
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - REN TV
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Russia 1 (Россия 1)
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Russia 24 (Россия-24)
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - TV Center (ТВ Центр)
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - RTVi
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - NTV
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - TNT
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - AzTV
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Armenia TV
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Other
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Respondents were allowed to name all answers
Question text: In December, 20 oppositional parties created a coalition, with the goal to change electoral system in 2020. Were you aware?
Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of opposition uniting around this issue?
Question text: National Bank called on two leaders of TBC, Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, to step down due to allegations of money laundering in 2008. Were you aware?
Question text: If yes, do you believe this decision was ...
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who knew about Khazaradze and Japaridze stepping down
Question text: How much influence, if any, should Georgian orthodox church have over political decision-making?
Question text: In February, 8 MPs left Georgian Dream. Have you heard about it?
Question text: If yes, will this have a positive, negative or no impact on Georgian politics?
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who knew about MPs leaving Georgian Dream
Question text: There are a number of ethnic groups living in Georgia. Which ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of?
Note: Option 'Kurd or Yezid' was grouped with 'Other'.
Question text: What is the highest level of education you have achieved to date?
Note: Did not obtain a nine year diploma', 'Nine year diploma', 'High school diploma (11 or 12 years)' were grouped to 'Secondary or lower', 'Vocational/technical degree' was coded as 'Secondary technical', 'Bachelor's degree/5 years diploma' and 'Any degree above bachelor's' were grouped to 'Higher than secondary'.
Question text: How often do you use the Internet? Do you use the Internet every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, less often, or never?
Question text: Do you consider yourself to be employed? This employment may be part-time or full-time, you may be officially employed, informally employed, or self-employed, but it brings you monetary income.
Question text: Which of the following best describes your situation?
Note: The question was asked only to the unemployed respondents
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: Russian
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: English
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: Georgian
Note: This question was asked only when the interview was in Armenian or Azerbaijani
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: Turkish
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Refrigerator
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Color TV
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Car
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Air conditioner
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Automatic washing machine
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Personal computer, including laptop
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Hot water
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Central heating
Question text: Number of all household members
Question text: Number of adult household members
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