Caucasus Barometer 2008 Armenia

Caucasus Barometer is the annual household survey about social economic issues and political attitudes conducted by CRRC.
Country: Armenia
Fieldwork Dates: November 1 2008 to December 15 2008

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TRUPRES: Trust towards President

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - President

HAVEJOB: Do you have a job?

Question text: Do you have a job? This job may be part-time or full-time, you may be officially employed, informally employed, or self-employed, but it brings you monetary income.

RESPEDU: Respondent's education

Question text: Starting with elementary school and counting up to the highest level of education you achieved to date, how many years of study have you completed?

Note: The question was recoded. Options “No primary education”, “Primary education”, “Incomplete secondary education”, “Secondary education| were grouped to “Secondary or lower”, “Incomplete higher education”, “Completed higher education” and “Post-graduate degree” were grouped to “Higher than secondary”.

TRUSTUN: Trust towards UN

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - United Nations

TRUEXEC: Trust towards Executive government

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Executive government (Prime minister and ministers)

TRURELI: Trust towards Religious institutions

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Religious institutions you belong to

MONYTOT: HH total monetary income last month

Question text: Household income is a sum of monetary income of all household members. Speaking about monetary income of all your household members last month, which of the following groups does your household belong to?

Note: The question was recoded. Following options were grouped to More than USD 400: USD 401 - 800, USD 801 - 1200, More than USD 1200.

TRUNGOS: Trust towards NGOs

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - NGOs

TRUSTEU: Trust towards EU

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - European Union

WATRACC: HH connected to pipline tap water?

Question text: Is this dwelling connected to the following public utilities? - Pipeline tap water

TRUPOLI: Trust towards Police

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Police

TRUMEDI: Trust towards Media

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Media

PERSINC: Personal income last month

Question text: Speaking about your personal monetary income last month, after all taxes are paid, which of the following groups do you belong to?

Note: Following options were grouped to More than USD 400: USD 401 - 800, USD 801 - 1200, More than USD 1200.

HLTHRAT: How would you rate your health?

Question text: Overall, how would you rate your health? Would you describe it as …

OWNFRDG: Does HH own 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 your household owns a refrigerator or not?

WORKSEC: Primary employment sector

Question text: Still speaking about your primary place of employment only, which of the following best describes the sector you work for?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were employed.
The question was recoded. Options Fishing, Mining and Quarrying, Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Real Estate, Property and Renting and Civil society / NGO were grouped with Other.

TRUPARL: Trust towards Parliament

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Parliament

OWNCOMP: Does HH own Personal computer?

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 your household owns a personal computer or not?

ETHNIC: Respondent's ethnicity

Question text: There are a number of ethnic groups living in Armenia. Which ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of?

Note: The question was recoded and differs from the original dataset. Options Other and Other Caucasian ethnicity were grouped.

PROTEST: Should people participate in protest actions?

Question text: Which of the following statements do you agree with? Statement 1: People should participate in protest actions against the government as this shows the government that people are in charge. Statement 2: People should not participate in protest actions against the government as it threatens stability in our country.

Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. People should participate in protest actions against the government as this shows the government that people are in charge - Strongly agree 2. People should participate in protest actions against the government as this shows the government that people are in charge - Agree 3. People should not participate in protest actions against the government as it threatens stability in our country - Agree 4. People should not participate in protest actions against the government as it threatens stability in our country - Strongly agree 5. Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to Yes, 3 and 4 to No, 5 - DK.

OWNAIRC: Does HH own 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 your household owns an air conditioner or not?

FEELTRU: There are many people I can trust completely

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - There are many people I can trust completely.

OWNCARS: Does HH own 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 your household owns a car or not?

FOODDBT: Frequency of borrowing money for food

Question text: In the past 6 months, how often has your household borrowed any money to buy food? Have you borrowed money…

TRUCRTS: Trust towards legal system

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - legal system

FEELEMP: I experience a general sense of emptyness

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - I experience a general sense of emptiness.

OWNWASH: Does HH own 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 your household owns an automatic washing machine or not?

OWNCELL: Does HH own Cell phone?

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 your household owns a cell phone or not?

SPENDMO: HH spending last month

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me what was your household's monthly spending last month?

Note: The question was recoded. Following options were grouped to More than USD 400: USD 401 - 800, USD 801 - 1200, More than USD 1200.

UTILDBT: Frequency of borrowing money for utilities

Question text: In the past 6 months, how often has your household borrowed any money to pay for utilities?

RELCOND: Perceived relative economic condition

Question text: Relative to most of the households around you, would you describe the current economic condition of your household as …

FORTRIP: Number of trips outside the country

Question text: How many times have you been outside Armenia in the last five years?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

FEELREJ: I often feel rejected

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - I often feel rejected.

TRUARMY: Trust towards Army

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Army

WORKYRS: Duration of employment

Question text: Speaking about your primary place of employment, from which year have you been employed at this workplace?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were employed.
The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

FEELRLY: There are plenty of people I can rely on

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - There are plenty of people I can rely on when I have problems.

POLDIRN: Direction of national politics in Armenia

Question text: There are different opinions regarding which direction the national politics in Armenia are going in. Which of the following would you personally agree with?

FEELCLS: There are enough people I feel close to

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - There are enough people I feel close to.

KNOWENG: Knowledge of English

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me, which of these levels best describes your ability in the following? - English

FUTRUNG: Perceived econoomic rung in 5 years

Question text: And again using this CARD, which rung of this ladder do you think your household will be standing on 5 years from now?

Note: The question was recoded from 10-point scale to 5-point scale.

FRQKNOW: Frequency the respondent seemed to lack knowledge

Question text: How often did you feel that the respondent lacked knowledge about the questions you asked?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

CHLDFIN: Perceived financial situation of children

Question text: Do you think your children will be financially better off than you are or worse off, when they are your age?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

OWNCOTV: Does HH own 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 your household owns a color television or not?

IMPISS1: Most important issue facing Armenia

Question text: What do you think are the most important issues facing Armenia at the moment? Please tell the most important first

Note: The question was recoded. Options Property rights, Fairness of elections, NATO membership and Court system were grouped with Other.

TRUOMB: Trust towards Ombudsman

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Ombudsman

RESPHOS: Respondent was hostile

Question text: Overall, would you say that the respondent’s attitude toward the interview was: Respondent was hostile

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

FRQCLAR: Frequency of asking clarifications

Question text: How often did the respondent ask for clarification on the questions?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

KNOWRUS: Knowledge of Russian

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me, which of these levels best describes your ability in the following? - Russian

WEBHOME: HH has Internet access

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 your household has an internet access from your home computer or not?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned computer.

MIGSHRT: Would you leave Armenia for a certain period?

Question text: If you had a chance, would you leave Armenia for a certain period of time to live somewhere else?

TRUEDUC: Trust towards Educational system

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Educational system

WORKTYP: Status and type of primary workplace

Question text: Speaking about your primary place of employment only, which of the following best describes your status and the type of workplace?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were employed.
The question was recoded. Options Employee in a foreign / international organization and Employee in a local or international NGO were grouped with Other.

MININCN: Desired minimal monthly income for normal life (USD)

Question text: What is the minimal monthly income that would enable your household live a normal life?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

RESPMAR: Respondent's marital status

Question text: Respondent's marital status

Note: The question was recoded. Options Separated and Divorced were grouped.

CURRUNG: Current perceived economic rung

Question text: Using this CARD, let's imagine there is a 10-step ladder reflecting the economic standing of all households in Armenia today. The first rung of this ladder corresponds to the lowest possible economic position in society, while the 10th rung corresponds to the highest possible position. Which rung of this ladder do you think your household stands on currently?

Note: The question was recoded from 10-point scale to 5-point scale.

EUKNOWL: How much do you know about the EU?

Question text: Using this CARD, where ‘1’ means “Nothing at all” and ‘10’ means “A great deal,” please tell me how much do you feel you know about the European Union, its policies, its institutions?

Note: The question was recoded from 10-point scale to 5-point scale.

FAMCLAB: Family member currently living abroad?

Question text: Do you have any relatives and/or friends living abroad?

ELECACC: HH connected to electricity?

Question text: Is this dwelling connected to the following public utilities? - Electricity from the public grid

LOANNUM: Number of loans more than USD 100

Question text: How many times have you taken loans, debt or credit including instant credit, of more than 100 USD in the last 12 months?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

IMPISS2: Second most important issue facing Armenia

Question text: What do you think are the second most important issues facing Armenia at the moment? Please tell the second most important

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option. The question was recoded. Options NATO membership, Property rights, Territorial integrity and Court system were grouped with Other.

RESPSIN: Respondent's honesty

Question text: Did the respondent appear to you ...?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

DEBTSHH: Does HH have any debts?

Question text: Does your household currently have any debts?

UNEMTYP: Type of unemployment

Question text: Which of the following best describes your situation?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were unemployed.
The question was recoded and options Unemployed and interested in a job, but NOT currently looking for a job and Unemployed and not interested in looking for a job were grouped to Unemployed, NOT looking. Retired and looking for a job, Retired and interested in a job, but NOT currently looking for one, Retired and NOT interested in looking for a job and Disabled were grouped to Retired.

EURHRWW: EU should work for human rights worldwide

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - The European Union should work to guarantee Human Rights around the world, even if this is contrary to the wishes of some other countries.

UNEMYRS: Duration of unemployment

Question text: From which year have you not had a job?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

ELCOND: Fairness of the most recent elections

Question text: Would you say that the most recent parliamentary election was conducted …

WATRFRQ: Frequency of access pipeline tap water

Question text: On average, how consistently does this dwelling have access to each of these services? - Pipeline tap water

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were connected with tap water.
The question was recoded. Options Most of the day and A few hours per day were grouped with Several times a day, options Several times a month and Less frequent access - Several times a month or less frequently.

CNTECON: Control over economic situation

Question text: Using this CARD, where ‘1’ means “No control at all” and ‘10’ means “Complete control,” please tell me how much control you feel you have over your economic situation?

Note: The question was recoded from 10-point scale to 5-point scale.

LIMMILK: Does HH limit consumption of butter, milk?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Butter, milk

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

RESPINT: Respondent was interested, involved

Question text: Overall, would you say that the respondent’s attitude toward the interview was: Interested, involved

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

COMPABL: Knowledge of computer

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me, which of these levels best describes your ability in the following? - Computer (Microsoft Office programs, excluding games)

PAYBRIB: Paid bribe?

Question text: Have you or any member of your household been in a situation during the last 12 months when you/they had to pay a bribe in order to get a service or to obtain preferential treatment or consideration?

KNOWOTH: Knowledge of other foreign language

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me, which of these levels best describes your ability in the following? - Other foreign language (except Russian or English)

TRUHLTH: Trust towards Healthcare system

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Healthcare system

ELECFRQ: Frequency of access - electricity

Question text: On average, how consistently does this dwelling have access to each of these services? - Electricity from the public grid

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were connected with electricity.
The question was recoded. Options Most of the day and A few hours per day were grouped with Several times a day, options Several times a month and Less frequent access - Several times a month or less frequently.

PCTUTIL: Percentage of income spent on utilities

Question text: What is the approximate percentage of your household's monthly monetary income that is spent on utilities?

TRUBANK: Trust towards Banks

Question text: I will read out a list of social institutions and political unions. Please, assess your trust toward each of them on a 5-point scale, where '1' means fully distrust, and '5' means fully trust - Banks

VOTLELE: Did you vote in the last national elections?

Question text: Did you vote in the 21 May parliamentary election?

ECONSTN: HH economic sutation

Question text: Which of the following statements best describes the present economic situation of your household?

NYRRLPR: Expected income in 2008 relative to 2007

Question text: Compared to 2007, excluding income from sales of property or vehicles, do you believe your household's income in 2008 will be…

LIMPOTA: Does HH limit consumption of potatoes?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Potato

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

CIGAVGD: Do you smoke?

Question text: On average, how many cigarettes do you smoke per day?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option The question was changed from open-ended into yes/no and recoded.

PCTFOOD: Percentage of income spent on food

Question text: What is the approximate percentage of your household's monthly monetary income that is spent on food?

NATLANG: Main language spoken at home as child

Question text: Which language did you mainly speak at home when you were a child?

EFFSCRI: Functioning of the criminal leaders to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Criminal leaders

LIMGASS: Does HH limit consumption of gas?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Gas

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EUFOMIN: EU should have own foreign minister

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - The European Union should have its own Foreign Minister, who can be a spokesperson for a common European Union position.

FREESPK: People have the right to openly say what they think?

Question text: In Armenia today, do you think or not that people like yourself have the right to openly say what they think?

GOVTROL: Government as parent vs government as employee

Question text: Which of the following statements do you agree with? Statement 1: People are like children, the government should take care of them like a parent. Statement 2: Government is like an employee, the people should be the bosses who control the government.

Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. Government as parent - Strongly agree 2. Government as parent - Agree 3. Government as employee - Agree 4. Government as employee - Strongly agree 5. Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to Parent, 3 and 4 to Employee, 5 - DK.

FINAN12: Financial situation - last 12 month

Question text: In the last 12 months, has your household…

NOVOTAG: Didn't vote - not of legal voting age

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I was not of legal voting age

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

NOVOTCA: Didn't vote - no voter card

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I did not have a voter registration card

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

CYRRLPR: 2007 income relative to 2006

Question text: Excluding income from sales of property or vehicles, compared to 2006, was your household's income in 2007…

EUCONFL: EU should agree a common position in case of crisis

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - When an international crisis occurs, European Union members states should agree a common position.

FAIRTRT: People are treated fairly by the government?

Question text: Under the present system of government in Armenia, do you completely agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or completely disagree that people like yourself are treated fairly by the government?

EUUNSEC: EU should have UN Security Council seat

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - The European Union should have its own seat on the United Nations Security Council.

EURPMIL: EU should have rapid military reaction force

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - The European Union should have a rapid military reaction force that can be sent quickly to trouble spots where an international crisis occurs.

NOVOTPR: Didn't vote - act of protest

Question text: Why did you not vote? - As an act of protest

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

VOTECNT: Votes are counted correctly

Question text: It is said that every vote counts. How strongly do you agree with this statement in terms of current politics in Armenia? Please rank your answer on a scale of 1 to 5, with '1' being Completely disagree and '5' being Completely agree.

LIMBRED: Does HH limit consumption of bread, pasta?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Bread, pasta

TRSHACC: HH connected to trash removal?

Question text: Is this dwelling connected to the following public utilities? - Trash removal

EMIGRAT: Would you leave Armenia forever?

Question text: If you had a chance, would you leave Armenia forever to live somewhere else?

GASPACC: HH connected to pipline gas?

Question text: Is this dwelling connected to the following public utilities? - Pipeline gas

FEELMSS: I miss having people around

Question text: For each of the following statements, please tell me whether it describes your feelings, more or less describes your feelings, or does not describe your feelings. - I miss having people around.

FRQRLCT: Frequency of the respondent being reluctant

Question text: How often did you feel the respondent was reluctant to answer the questions?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

EURCRIM: EU's role in country - fighting crime

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Fighting crime

LIMELEC: Does HH limit consumption of electricity?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Electricity

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EUNOUSF: EU foreign policy should be independent from US

Question text: There is now a debate about how much European Union's Security and Defense Policies should develop. Do you tend to agree or do you tend to disagree with each of the following statements? - European Union foreign policy should be independent of United States foreign policy

LIMVEGS: Does HH limit consumption of fruit, vegetables?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Fruit, vegetables, EXCEPT potato

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

FAMLPOF: Family member working for the police?

Question text: Do you have a family member or close relative who works for the local police force?

FAMIORZ: Family member working for an international organization?

Question text: Do you have a family member or close relative who works for a big international organization or company?

OWNDVDP: Does HH own DVD player?

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 your household owns a DVD player or not?

FAMNGOV: Family member working for national government?

Question text: Do you have a family member or close relative who works for the national government in the capital of the country?

RESPCOM: Respondent's behavior

Question text: Would you say that the respondent’s behavior during the interview was mostly ...?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

NUMRELS: Do you have relatives in this settlement?

Question text: Approximately how many of your relatives, excluding your household members, live in the same city or village as you?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended into yes/no and recoded.

RESATTR: Respondent's attractiveness

Question text: On a scale of 1 to 5, please rate how attractive you found the respondent?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

LIMMEAT: Does HH limit consumption of meat?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Meat

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EURECON: EU's role in country - economic situation

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Economic situation

LIMTRAN: Does HH limit consumption of transportation?

Question text: Many households experience budget difficulties. Please tell me, in the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? In the course of a typical month, does your household have to limit consumption or use of the following due to budget difficulties? - Transportation

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

BRRWABL: Ability to borrow money outside HH

Question text: In case you need to borrow money to cover your usual expenses for two weeks, could you borrow it from someone outside your household?

SAVINGS: Does HH have any savings?

Question text: Does your household currently have any savings?

LCRFINS: Life change result - financial situation

Question text: As a result of this change, is your financial situation much better, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse, than before the change?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

IREMFRQ: Frequency of receiving internal remittances

Question text: Speaking about the last 12 months, which of the following best describes average frequency of receiving money from this person / these persons living elsewhere in the country?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who received money from relatives/friends living elsewhere in the country.

LCRPHYS: Life change result - physical health

Question text: As a result of this change, is your physical health much better, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse, than before the change?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

RESPFRN: Respondent was friendly

Question text: Overall, would you say that the respondent’s attitude toward the interview was: Respondent was friendly

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

LFCPINC: Life change - level of personal income

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in the level of your personal income.

LCREMPL: Life change result - employment status

Question text: As a result of this change, is your employment status much better, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse, than before the change?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

NOVOTAW: Didn't vote - was away from city/village

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I was away from the city / village

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

MEDFREE: Treatment payment - free of charge

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which payment methods did you use the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months? - Treatment was free of charge

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

NOVOTCI: Didn't vote - no citizenship

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I did not have citizenship

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

PERSEXP: Personal spending last month

Question text: Please tell me, what was your personal spending last month?

Note: Following options were grouped to More than USD 400: USD 401 - 800, USD 801 - 1200, More than USD 1200.

ILLHELP: Unpaid help from outside HH if ill

Question text: If you were ill, are there people besides those in this household, who would help look after you without expecting any compensation?

SUPPREF: Kind of help - referral/networking

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Referral, networking or help making new contacts

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

CHKSREG: Receive regular medical check-ups

Question text: Sometimes people visit a doctor even when they don't feel ill, or are injured, but they only want to check their health. Speaking about you, do you usually go for preventive medical check-ups at least once a year?

INTERDP: Interest in domestic policy

Question text: How interested would you say you are in your country's domestic policy?

LCRNGBR: Life change help from neighbors

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from your neighbors?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

CHKSRSN: Main reason for not doing check-ups

Question text: What is the main reason for that? Please tell me only one reason, which is the most important for you.

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who do not visit doctor or a medical facility for preventive medical check-ups.

BIGCER1: Biggest concern

Question text: If you had to choose only one, which of the issues from the list would you say is the biggest concern for you at this point in time?

MEDCARE: Medical care during past 12 months

Question text: During the past 12 months, did you need medical care due to an illness, an accident, or a chronic health problem?

SUPPEMO: Kind of help - emotional/moral support

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Emotional or moral support (including spiritual support, prayer or 'being there')

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

GASPFRQ: Frequency of access to pipeline gas

Question text: On average, how consistently does this dwelling have access to each of these services? - Pipeline gas

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were connected with natural gas.
The question was recoded. Options Most of the day and A few hours per day were grouped with Several times a day, options Several times a month and Less frequent access - Several times a month or less frequently.

LCRLAWJ: Life change help from a law/justice organization

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from a law or justice organization?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

INTERFP: Interest in foreign policy

Question text: How interested would you say you are in your country's foreign policy?

NUMCFRD: Do you have close friends?

Question text: How many close friends do you have? By close friends, I mean people who are not your relatives, but who you feel at ease with, can talk to about what is on your mind, or call on for help?

Note: The question was changed from open-ended into yes/no and recoded.

RESPWOR: Respondent was worried, nervous

Question text: Overall, would you say that the respondent’s attitude toward the interview was: Respondent was worried, nervous

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

SUPPPRO: Kind of help - professional/expertise

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Professional services or expertise

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

FAMLGOV: Family member working for local government?

Question text: Do you have a family member or close relative who works for the local government?

INFWRKE: Engaged in informal work while unemployed?

Question text: From the time you have not had a job, have you engaged in any informal, temporary, or seasonal labor for payment in cash?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were unemployed.

LCRPROF: Life change help from doctor/lawyer

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from professional people like a doctor, or a lawyer?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

NOVOTFA: Didn't vote - no fair elections

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I did not believe that elections would be fair

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

REGFRDS: Frequency of seeing close friends living in the same settlement

Question text: Usually, how often do you see your close friends living in your city or village? Do you see them …

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had at least one close friend.

SUPPTRA: Kind of help - transport/errands

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Transportation or running errands

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

CERNOLD: Concerns - lack of money

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will not have enough money to sustain me comfortably when I am old.

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

MEDUNOF: Treatment payment - paid unofficial fees

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which payment methods did you use the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months? - Paid money - unofficial fees

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

LCREDUC: Life change help from an educational institution

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from an educational institution?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

LFCDEAD: Life change - death of a loved one

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Death of a loved one.

LFCAFFC: Greatest life change still affecting life?

Question text: Speaking of the change of the greatest impact, is it still affecting your life?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

LCRRELG: Life change help from a religious organization

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from a religious organization?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

AREMFRQ: Frequency of receiving remittances from abroad

Question text: Speaking about the last 12 months, which of the following best describes average frequency of receiving money from this person / these persons living in another country?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who received money from relatives/friends living abroad.

LCRCFRD: Life change help from close friends

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from your close friends?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EURHOUS: EU's role in country - housing

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Housing

DWELOWN: Ownership status of the dwelling

Question text: Speaking about this dwelling, where your household lives, do you…

VOTSECR: Was voting kept secret in the last elections?

Question text: Do you believe that the voting during the last elections was actually kept secret, and nobody was able to find out whom a person voted for?

INTLPOL: Interest in international politics

Question text: How interested would you say you are in international politics?

MEDOTHR: Treatment payment - other

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which payment methods did you use the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

LCRMENT: Life change result - mental well-being

Question text: As a result of this change, is your mental well-being much better, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse, than before the change?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

NUMFRDS: Do your close friends live in this settlement?

Question text: How many of your close friends live in the same city or village as you?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had at least one close friend.
The question was changed from open-ended into yes/no and recoded.

CERNGOV: Concerns - more reliant on government support

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will have to rely more on financial support from the government.

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

SUPPMAT: Kind of help - material goods/gifts

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Material goods or gifts (e.g., food, clothes, furniture)

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

SUPPINF: Kind of help - information/advice

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Information or informal advice (excluding professional expertise)

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

BIGCER2: Second biggest concern

Question text: If you had to choose only one, which of the issues from the list would you say is the second biggest concern for you at this point in time?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

SUPPFIN: Kind of help - financial support

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Financial support (excluding material goods)

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

LFCHHHL: Life change - health of HH members

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change of the health of your household members.

MEDOFFC: Treatment payment - paid official fees

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which payment methods did you use the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months? - Paid money - official fees

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

LFCLAWC: Life change - law enforcement/courts

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in your relationship with law enforcement or courts.

NATLPOL: Interest in national politics

Question text: How interested would you say you are in national politics?

EFFSOMB: Functioning of the ombudsman to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Ombudsmen

LCRIMPT: Who was most helpful during the life change?

Question text: Which of these provided you with the greatest help?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
The question was recoded. Options Your co-workers, An educational institution, A social services or health organization, Your neighbors, Local government, A non-governmental organization, A religious organization and A law or justice organization were grouped with Other.

MEDINSU: Treatment payment - insurance

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which payment methods did you use the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months? - Health insurance paid

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

LFCSCAL: Level of impact of the greatest life change

Question text: To what extent has this change impacted on your life? Use 5 point scale, where 1' means Very little impact and '5' means Very big impact.

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

LFCFFRL: Life change - family/friends relationships

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in your relationship with family members or friends.

SEWGACC: HH connected to public sewage system?

Question text: Is this dwelling connected to the following public utilities? - Public sewage system

HELPNOW: Still receiving help from this source?

Question text: Are you still receiving help from this source?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

GASPDBT: Disconnected from gas because you owed money?

Question text: Speaking about the last 6 months, have you been disconnected from pipeline gas because you owed money?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were connected with natural gas.

GERUEUI: Russia-Georgia war - interest of European governments

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that the recent war between Russia and Georgia was in the interest of the governments of Western European countries?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who heard about the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008.

LFCMRRY: Life change - marriage or divorce

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Marriage or divorce.

SUPPNEE: Kind of help - personal/health needs

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Help with personal care or health care needs

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

LCRNGOS: Life change help from a NGO

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from a non-governmental organization?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

RUSSBUY: Opinion on Russians buying local businesses

Question text: Do you think that Russian companies should be allowed or prohibited to purchase businesses in Armenia?

WEBEXPR: Internet experience

Question text: Which of the following best describes your experience with the Internet?

RESPIMP: Respondent was impatient

Question text: Overall, would you say that the respondent’s attitude toward the interview was: Respondent was impatient

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

NOVOTOT: Didn't vote - other

Question text: Why did you not vote? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

CERNEXP: Concerns - reduce basic expenditures

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will have to reduce my daily spending on basic expenditures: food, clothes, medicine, etc.

HLTHISS: Most urgent health issue

Question text: Currently there are a number of health challenges facing Armenia. Please tell me, in your opinion, which is the health issue that is in greatest need of immediate attention in Armenia today?

Note: The question was recoded. Option Obesity was groupe with Other.

EURTAXA: EU's role in country - taxation

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Taxation

SUPPOTH: Kind of help - other

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

LCRORGS: Life change help from a social service/health organization

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from a social services or health organization?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

MEDVIST: Visited health facility/medical professional

Question text: For your most recent illness, accident or chronic health problem, did you visit a health facility or did you consult with a medical professional?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

NOVOTIN: Didn't vote - no interest in politics

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I was not interested in politics

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

CERNLES: Concerns - reduce spending on leisure

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will have to reduce my spending on leisure activities: vacations, concerts, eating out, etc.

LFCCHLD: Life change - amount of childcare

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in the amount of childcare work you do.

SUPPHHW: Kind of help - help with HH work/child care

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Help with household work, home maintenance or child care

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

RUSSLIM: Opinion on limiting Russian trade

Question text: In recent years there has been a debate on whether Armeniashould limit trade relations with Russia. Do you think that limiting trade with Russia is …

MEDINST: Medical institution visited

Question text: Did you visit a …?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

NOVOTLI: Didn't vote - didn't like current politicians

Question text: Why did you not vote? - I did not like any of the current politicians

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

EURTERR: EU's role in country - fighting terrorism

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Fighting terrorism

EURINFL: EU's role in country - inflation

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Rising prices / Inflation

EURHLTH: EU's role in country - healthcare system

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Healthcare system

REGFRDE: Frequency of seeing close friends not living in the same settlement

Question text: Usually, how often do you see your close friends not living in your city or village? Do you see them ...

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had at least one close friend.

INTERLP: Interest in local policy

Question text: How interested would you say you are in your country's policy that happens on the regional, municipal or village level?

EUREDUC: EU's role in country - education system

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Education system

EFFSPOL: Functioning of the police to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Police

GERUUSI: Russia-Georgia war - interest of the US government

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that the recent war between Russia and Georgia was in the interest of the US government?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who heard about the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008.

SMKSTAT: Non-smoking status

Question text: Using this CARD, which of the following best describes your situation in relation to smoking?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who do not smoke.

EURENVI: EU's role in country - environment protection

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Protecting the environment

NATOSUP: Support of country's membership in NATO

Question text: Using a scale of 1 to 5, where ‘1’ means no support and ‘5’ means your full support, to what extent would you support Armenia's membership in NATO?

LCRFAMY: Life change help from family

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from your family?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

LFCEMPL: Life change - employment status

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change of your employment status.

LFCLIVE: Life change - living arrangements

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in your living arrangements.

CERNSEL: Concerns - have to sell home/car/dacha

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will be forced to sell my home, car, or dacha in the near future.

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

GERUGEI: Russia-Georgia war - interest of the Georgian government

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that the recent war between Russia and Georgia was in the interest of the Georgian government?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who heard about the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008.

ELECDBT: Disconnected from electricity because you owed money?

Question text: Speaking about the last 6 months, have you been disconnected from electricity from the public grid because you owed money?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who were connected with electricity.

LFCHLTH: Life change - health

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change of your health.

EFFSPRO: Functioning of the prosecutor's office to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Prosecutor's Office

GERUTVT: Trust country's TV channels about the Ru-Geo war

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me, to what extent did you trust the information of the Armenia's TV channels about the war between Russia and Georgia?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who heard about the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008.

LCRWORK: Life change help from co-workers

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from your co-workers?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

MEDSATN: Satisfaction with medical care

Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me how satisfied were you with the medical care that you received the last time you visited a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic during the past 12 months?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

HLTHNOR: Reason for not visiting healt facility/doctor

Question text: Why did you not visit a health facility, or consult with a medical professional? Please tell me the most important reason.

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who needed medical care due to health problem.

LOCLPOL: Interest in local politics

Question text: And how interested would you say you are in local politics?

EURDEFN: EU's role in country - defense

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Defense

LCRLGOV: Life change help from local government

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from local government?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EFFSNEI: Functioning of neighbors to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Neighbors

EFFSREL: Functioning of relatives to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Relatives

TRSHFRQ: Frequency of access - trash removal

Question text: On average, how consistently does this dwelling have access to each of these services? - Trash removal

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had access to the trash removal service.
The question was recoded. Options Most of the day and A few hours per day were grouped with Several times a day, options Several times a month and Less frequent access - Several times a month or less frequently.

EFFSNGO: Functioning of the NGOs to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - NGO

NOVOTUS: Didn't vote - useless

Question text: Why did you not vote? - It was useless

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who did not vote in the last national elections.

EFFSMED: Functioning of the media to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Media

GERURUI: Russia-Georgia war - interest of the Russian government

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that the recent war between Russia and Georgia was in the interest of the Russian government?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who heard about the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008.

CERNFAM: Concerns - more reliant on family support

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will have to rely more on financial support from family members.

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EFFSFRI: Functioning of friends to secure safety

Question text: Could you please tell me, how effectively, in your opinion, the below mentioned entities/people function to secure personal safety and civic rights? Please rank answers on a 5-point scale, where ‘1’ means “Very ineffectively” and ’5‘ means “Very effectively” - Friends

SMLLCLD: Small cold treatment

Question text: What do you usually do when you have a small cold?

LCRSAFE: Life change result - personal safety

Question text: As a result of this change, is your personal safety and security much better, somewhat better, the same, somewhat worse, or much worse, than before the change?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

CERNJOB: Concerns - job loss

Question text: There are different issues that affect people's lives in all countries. I will read out a list of issues. In respect to each of them please tell me whether at this moment in time, it is not a concern, somewhat of a concern, or a big concern for you. - I will lose my job.

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

RELGION: Respondent's religion

Question text: What religion or denomination, if any, do you consider yourself as belonging to?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without None option. The question was recoded. Following options were grouped to Other: Other Christian Church, Georgian Russian or Greek Orthodox Church, Other Protestant Church, Roman Catholic Church, Baptist Church, Islam.

LFCIMPT: Life change with greatest impact

Question text: Which of these changes had the greatest impact on your life?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option. The question was recoded. Options Change in the level of formal education, Change in relationship with family members or friends and Change in relationship with law enforcement or courts were grouped with Other.

LOANUSE: Primary use of the largest loan

Question text: For the largest loan you have taken in the last 12 months, what was the money primarily used for?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had taken at least one loan more than 100 USD in the last 12 months.
The question was recoded. Options Pay for utilities and Travel / Vacation were grouped with Other.

LCRRELA: Life change help from relatives

Question text: Now I want to know about who have helped you during this change. Did you get any help from your relatives?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

LFCEDUC: Life change - level of formal education

Question text: I will now read out list of different changes, either positive or negative, that may have occurred in your life. In respect to each of them, please tell me whether this change has been positive, negative or there has been no change during the last 12 months? - Change in the level of your formal education.

EURPENS: EU's role in country - pensions

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Pensions

SUPPPOL: Kind of help - political action support

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Support for political action

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

SUPPNET: Kind of help - teaching/training

Question text: Using this CARD please tell me, what kind of help did you get from this source? - Teaching, coaching or training

Note: The question was asked to the respondents if they named at least one change which had the greatest impact on the respondent.

INCEQUA: Income equality: equal & unequal

Question text: Which of the following statements do you agree with? Statement 1: Income should be equal for all citizens who work. Statement 2: There should be large income differences to make sure that who works most gets the highest income.

Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. Income should be equal for all citizens who work - Strongly agree 2. Income should be equal for all citizens who work - Agree 3. There should be large income differences to make sure that who works most gets the highest income - Agree 4. There should be large income differences to make sure that who works most gets the highest income - Strongly agree 5. Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to Equal, 3 and 4 to Inequal, 5 - DK.

GERUAVO: Russia-Georgia war avoidable

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that the recent war between Russia and Georgia could have been avoided?

Note: Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

EURUNEM: EU's role in country - fighting unemployment

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Fighting unemployment

GRADCON: Used connections to get the desired grades

Question text: During your studies, did you ever use connections to get grades you desired?

RELSERV: Attendance of religious services

Question text: Apart from special occasions such as weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend religious services nowadays? Please use this CARD.

Note: The question was asked to the respondent who identified themselves as the member of any religious denomination.

EURFAFF: EU's role in country - foreign affairs

Question text: For each of the following issues in Armenia, do you think that the European Union plays a positive role or a negative role? - Foreign affairs

LOANSRC: Source of the largest loan

Question text: Still speaking about the largest loan, credit or debt you have taken in the last 12 months, from which of the following sources was it taken?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who had taken at least one loan more than 100 USD in the last 12 months.
The question was recoded. Option Other organization with interest was grouped with Other.

GRADBRB: Paid bribes /gave gifts to get the desired grades

Question text: During your studies, did you ever pay bribes or present gifts to teachers and/or university professors to get grades you desired?

RELFAST: How often do you fast?

Question text: How often do you fast when required by your religious traditions?

Note: The question was asked to the respondent who identified themselves as the member of any religious denomination.
Frequencies are calculated without Not applicable option.

CAPTRIP: Number of trips to the capital

Question text: How many times did you travel to Yerevan within the last 6 months?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents outside capital.
The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

FSCITIZ: Citizen of other FSU country

Question text: Please tell me, which country are you a citizen of? - Other country of the Former Soviet Union, excluding Armenia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia

GLOBEFF: Effect of international trade and business on respondent and his / her family

Question text: Thinking about you and your family, do you think the growing trade and business ties of Armenia with other countries around the world have a good effect, bad effect, or no effect on you and your family?

GLOBUNE: Globalization effect on less educated people

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - The less educated people in the country.

GLOBRUR: Globalization effect on people outside the capital

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - People living outside the capital.

GECITIZ: Citizen of Georgia

Question text: Please tell me, which country are you a citizen of? - Georgia

GLOBAGW: Globalization effect on agricultural workers

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - People working in agriculture.

GLOBCAP: Globalization effect on people in the capital

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - People living in the capital city.

GLOBEDU: Globalization effect on educated people

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - The educated people in the country.

RUCITIZ: Citizen of Russia

Question text: Please tell me, which country are you a citizen of? - Russia

AMCITIZ: Citizen of Armenia

Question text: Please tell me, which country are you a citizen of? - Armenia

OCCITIZ: Citizen of other country outside FSU

Question text: Please tell me, which country are you a citizen of? - Other country, excluding any country of the Former Soviet Union

FUTCITZ: Future identity

Question text: In the near future, do you see yourself as…

GLOBMFG: Globalization effect on manufacture workers

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - People working in manufacturing.

GLOBRAT: Effect of international trade and business on country

Question text: Now thinking about Armeniaas a whole: In your view, are growing trade and business ties with other countries very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad for Armenia?

GLOBGOV: Globalization effect on government workers

Question text: For each of the groups mentioned below, please state whether you think this group has benefited economically, experienced no difference or has been hurt economically from Armenia being engaged in trade and business ties with other countries? - People working for the government.

SETTYPE: Settlement type

Question text: Settlement type

RESPSEX: Respondent's gender

Question text: Respondent's gender

AGEGROUP: Age groups

Question text: Age groups

HHASIZE: Number of adult household members

Question text: Total number of adults per household

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

INTLANG: Interview language

Question text: Interview language

RESPINL: Respondent's intelligence

Question text: On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the respondent’s level of intelligence?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

HHSIZE: Number of household members

Question text: Total number of people per household

Note: The question was changed from open-ended and recoded.

FRQDIST: Frequency of the respondent being distracted

Question text: How often was the respondent distracted during the interview?

Note: Interviewer's assessment of the respondent.

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