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NDI: Public attitudes in Georgia, March 2018

Public attitudes in Georgia, March 2018

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SETTYPE: Settlement type

Question text: Settlement type

ETHNOCODE: Ethnicity

Question text: Ethnicity

STRATUM: Stratum

Question text: Stratum

RESPSEX: Respondent's sex

Question text: Respondent's sex

AGEGROUP: Respondent's age

Question text: Respondent's age

POLDIRN: Which direction is Georgia going in?

Question text: There are different opinions regarding the direction in which Georgia is going. Using this card, please, rate your answer.

RATEGOV: How would you rate the performance of the current government

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, how would you rate the performance of the current government?

Note: The question was asked to only half of the respondents.

RATEGOV4: How would you rate the performance of the current government

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, how would you rate the performance of the current government?

Note: The question was asked to only half of the respondents.

CORRLOC: Agree/disagree - There is a problem of corruption in my local government

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - There is a problem of corruption in my local government (Sakrebulo, Mayor’s office, Gamgeoba).

CORRCEN: Agree/disagree - There is a problem of corruption in Georgian central government

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - There is a problem of corruption in Georgian central government.

CORRPUIN: Agree/disagree - There is problem of corruption in public institutions

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - There is problem of corruption in public institutions (public registers, state hospitals, schools etc).

CRINCR16: After the October 2016 elections level of crime in Georgia increased/decreased?

Question text: After the parliamentary elections of October 2016 has the level of crime in Georgia...?

PERFGIKV: How would you rate the performance of Giorgi Kvirikashvili

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili?

PERFGIMA: How would you rate the performance of Giorgi Margvelashvili

Question text: How would you rate the performance of President Giorgi Margvelashvili?

PERFSPKR: How would you rate the performance of the Speaker of the Parliament

Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Speaker of the Parliament Irakli Kobakhidze?

PERFPMAJ: How would you rate the performance of Head of Parliamentary Majority

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Head of Parliamentary Majority Archil Talakvadze?

PERFPMIN: How would you rate the performance of Head of Parliamentary Minority

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Head of Parliamentary Minority Davit Bakradze?

PERMAYOR: How would you rate the performance of the Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze?

Note: The question was asked only in Tbilisi

PERFSAKR: How would you rate the performance of Tbilisi Sakrebulo

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Tbilisi Sakrebulo?

Note: The question was asked only in Tbilisi

PERFFINM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Finance

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Finance (Mamuka Bakhtadze)?

PERFLABM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Labor, Health & Social Affairs

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry for Labor, Healthcare and Social Affairs (Davit Sergeenko)?

PERFREGD: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Regional Development

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (Zurab Alavidze)?

PERFINTAF: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Internal Affairs

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Internal Affairs (Giorgi Gakharia)?

PERFJUSTM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Justice

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Justice (Thea Tsouloukiani)?

PERFFORAM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mikheil Janelidze)?

PERFEDUSM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Education and Science

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Education and Science (Mikhеil Chkhenkeli)?

PERFIDPMN: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of IDPs

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of IDPs from Occupied Territories, Accommodation and Refugees of Georgia (Sozar Subari)?

PERFMODM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Defense

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Defense (Levan Izoria)?

PERFECONM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Economy

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development (Dimitry Kumsishvili)?

PERFEAGRICM: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Environment and Agriculture

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture (Levan Davitashvili)?

PERFPARL: How would you rate the performance of the Parliament

Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Parliament?

PERFCRTS: How would you rate the performance of the Courts

Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Courts?

PERFARMY: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Army

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian army?

PERFPOLC: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Police

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian police?

PERFOMB: How would you rate the performance of Offices of the ombudsman

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Office of the Ombudsman?

PERFPRO: How would you rate the performance of Office of the Chief Prosecutor

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Office of the Chief Prosecutor?

PERFPSH: How would you rate the performance of Public Service Halls

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Public Service Halls?

PERFGOC: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Orthodox Church

Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Orthodox Church?

PARTYSUPP1: Which party is closest to you? First choice

Question text: Which party is closest to you? First choice

Note: The question was recoded. Free Georgia, New Georgia - Civic Platform, United Democratic Movement, Republican Party, Development Movement, Freedom – Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s Way, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Industrialists, New Christian Democrats, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Georgian Troupe, New Political Center - Girchi, Georgian Conservative Party, Free Democrats, New Rights, National Forum, Movement State for People and Left Alliance were grouped to 'Other'.

PARTYSUPP2: Which party is closest to you? Second choice

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 Georgia - Civic Platform, United Democratic Movement, Republican Party, Development Movement, Freedom – Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s Way, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Industrialists, New Christian Democrats, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Georgian Troupe, New Political Center - Girchi, Georgian Conservative Party, Free Democrats, New Rights, National Forum, Movement State for People, Left Alliance and European Democrats were grouped to 'Other'.

VOTPARL: If parliamentary elections were held tomorrow, would you vote?

Question text: If parliamentary elections were held tomorrow, would you vote? Please, use the scale from 1 to 10, where ‘1’ means “Absolutely will not vote” and ‘10’ means “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'

VOTPARL1: Which party would you vote for in parliamentary elections? First choice

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.
The question was recoded. Georgian Labor Party, Alliance of Patriots of Georgia, United Democratic Movement, New Georgia - Civic Platform, Development Movement, Free Georgia, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Freedom – Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s Way, New Political Center - Girchi, Free Democrats, Georgian Conservative Party, Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists, Republican Party, National Forum, Georgian Troupe, New Christian Democrats, Left Alliance and Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia were grouped to 'Other'.

VOTPARL2: Which party would you vote for in parliamentary elections? Second choice

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. Georgian Labor Party, Alliance of Patriots of Georgia, United Democratic Movement, New Georgia - Civic Platform, Development Movement, Free Georgia, Unity of Georgian Traditionalists, Freedom – Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s Way, New Political Center - Girchi, Free Democrats, Georgian Conservative Party, Republican Party, National Forum, Georgian Troupe, Left Alliance, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, New Rights, Movement State for People and European Democrats were grouped to 'Other'.

ATTMABA: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Mamuka Bakhtadze

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mamuka Bakhtadze

ATTDASE: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Davit Sergeenko

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Davit Sergeenko

ATTGIGA: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Giorgi Gakharia

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Giorgi Gakharia

ATTTHTS: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Thea Tsouloukiani

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Thea Tsouloukiani

ATTMIJA: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Mikheil Janelidze

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mikheil Janelidze

ATTLEIZ: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Levan Izoria

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Levan Izoria

ATTDIKU: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Dimitry Kumsishvili

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Dimitry Kumsishvili

ATTGRVA: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Grigol Vashadze

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Grigol Vashadze

ATTGIUG: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Gigi Ugulava

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Gigi Ugulava

ATTNIME: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Nika Melia

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Nika Melia

ATTDABA: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Davit Bakradze

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Davit Bakradze

ATTTACH: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Tamar Chugoshvili

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Tamar Chugoshvili

ATTMAMD: Do you have positive or negative attitude? - Mamuka Mdinaradze

Question text: Do you have a positive or negative attitude about the following leaders and political figures? - Mamuka Mdinaradze

JOINEU: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government's stated goal to join EU?

Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the EU?

EUAPPEXT: How much do you approve joining 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.

EUAPPECON: Why approve joining EU - will improve Georgian economy

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

EUAPPSECUR: Why approve joining EU - will provide greater security for Georgia

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

EUAPPTRAV: Why approve joining EU - allows Georgians to travel in EU without visa

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

EUAPPSTRDEM: Why approve joining EU - will strengthen democratic development

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

EUAPPTERINT: Why approve joining EU - will improve chances to restore territorial integrity

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

EUAPPMJOBS: Why approve joining EU - will create more jobs

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

EUAPPHIST: Why approve joining EU - Europe is where Georgia belongs historically

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

EUAPPPAR: Why approve joining EU - political party I support approves of it

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

EUAPPFAM: Why approve joining EU - my family approves of it

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

EUAPPOTH: Why approve joining EU - Other

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

EUDISAEXT: How much do you disapprove joining the EU?

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.

EUDISACONRUS: Why disapprove joining EU - will create conflict with Russia

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

EUDISAPCLRUS: Why disapprove joining EU - I prefer to have closer ties with Russia

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

EUDISAPAR: Why disapprove joining EU - political party I support disapproves of it

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

EUDISAFAM: Why disapprove joining EU - my family disapproves of it

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

EUDISAUNREAL: Why disapprove joining EU - is unrealistic/will never happen

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

EUDISAREGBUR: Why disapprove joining EU - puts too many regulatory burdens on Georgia

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

EUDISACULID: Why disapprove joining EU - will weaken Georgian national identity

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

EUDISAWESINT: Why disapprove joining EU - allows Western interference in internal politics

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

EUDISANOHIST: Why disapprove joining EU - Georgia does not historically belong in Europe

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

EUDISAHURTER: Why disapprove joining EU - will hurt chances to restore territorial integrity

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

EUDISAHURECO: Why disapprove joining EU - will hurt Georgia's economy

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

EUDISAOTH: Why disapprove joining EU - Other

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

EUVSEURU: Georgia should join The Eurasian Union vs. Georgia should join The EU

Question text: Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with? - Statement 1: Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan, Statement 2: Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries.

Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan - Strongly agree 2. Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan - Agree 3. Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries - Agree 4. Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries - Strongly agree 5. Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to 'Georgia should join Eurasian Union', 3 and 4 to 'Georgia should join EU'.

VISLIBHEARD: Have you heard about the visa liberalization for Georgian citizens?

Question text: Have you heard about the visa liberalization for Georgian citizens traveling to most of EU member countries?

ENINFVISLIB: Do you feel you have enough information about the rules of Visa free travel

Question text: If yes, do you feel you have enough information about the procedures/rules of Visa free travel?

Note: The question was asked only to respondents who have heard about the visa liberalization for Georgian citizens.

VISABEN: Do you agree or disagree that Visa free travel will benefit people like you?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that Visa free travel will benefit people like you?

WORKEU: Correct/wrong that visa free regime will allow Georgians to legally work in EU

Question text: In your opinion, is it correct or wrong that visa free regime with the EU countries will allow Georgian citizens to legally work in the EU?

GENATO: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government's stated goal to join NATO?

Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the NATO?

NATOAPEXT: How much do you approve joining 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

NATAPPGEOEC: Why approve joining NATO - will improve Georgian economy

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

NATAPPSECUR: Why approve joining NATO - will provide greater security for Georgia

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

NATAPPFRTRAV: Why approve joining NATO - will lead to visa free travel in NATO member states

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

NATAPPSTRDEM: Why approve joining NATO - will strengthen democratic development

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

NATAPPTERINT: Why approve joining NATO - will improve chances to restore territorial integrity

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

NATAPPPRRUS: Why approve joining NATO - will protect Georgia from Russia

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

NATAPPSTRMIL: Why approve joining NATO - will strengthen Georgian military system

Question text: If approve, why? - It will strengthen Georgian military system

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

NATAPPPAR: Why approve joining NATO - Because political party I support approves of it

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

NATAPPFAM: Why approve joining NATO - Because my family approves of it

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

NATAPPOTH: Why approve joining NATO - Other

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

NATODISEXT: How much do you disapprove joining NATO?

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

NATDISANATID: Why disapprove joining NATO - threatens Georgia's national identity

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

NATDISACONRUS: Why disapprove joining NATO - will cause conflict with Russia

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

NATDISAUNREAL: Why disapprove joining NATO - is unrealistic/will never happen

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

NATDISALOSTER: Why disapprove joining NATO - Georgia will lose more territories

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

NATDISAINDEP: Why disapprove joining NATO - will reduce the independence of Georgia

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

NATDISAINTERV: Why disapprove joining NATO - will lead to intervention into Georgian affairs

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

NATDISANALIG: Why disapprove joining NATO - Georgia should not be aligned with any entity

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

NATDISANOPROT: Why disapprove joining NATO - NATO membership would not protect Georgia

Question text: If disapprove, why? - NATO membership would not protect 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

NATDISATURK: Why disapprove joining NATO - because Turkey is NATO member

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

NATDISALTERR: Why disapprove joining NATO - we will lose occupied territories forever

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

NATDISAPAR: Why disapprove joining NATO - political party I support disapproves of it

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

NATDISAFAM: Why disapprove joining NATO - my family disapproves of it

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

NATDISAOTH: Why disapprove joining NATO - Other

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

LOSNATID: As a result of visa free regime we will lose national identity

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries Georgia will lose its national identity.

GEOECSUFF: As a result of visa free regime Georgian economy will suffer

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries the Georgian economy will suffer.

AFFEUTRAV: Ordinary people won't be able to afford traveling in the EU

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Even if we have visa free regime with the EU countries, ordinary people won’t be able to afford traveling in the EU.

EASYSTUEU: It will be easier for Georgian students to study in EU countries

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries, it will be easier for Georgian students to study in the EU countries.

EASYMEDEU: It will be easier for Georgians to receive medical care in EU

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries, it will be easier for Georgian citizens to receive medical care in the EU.

REFUGCOME: Visa free regime will lead to refugees coming from other countries to Georgia

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa free regime with the EU countries will lead to refugees coming from other countries to Georgia.

GEOSEASYL: Many Georgians will seek for asylum in EU countries

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime many Georgians will seek for asylum in EU countries.

NOTSIMPENT: Visa free regime will not simplify process of Georgians entering EU countries

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa liberalization will not simplify the process of Georgians entering EU countries.

DEGRMOR: Visa free regime with EU will degrade Georgians' morality

Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa free regime with EU will degrade Georgians’ morality.

NARUAGGR: If Georgia joins NATO, there will be higher risks of Russia's aggression towards Georgia.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia joins NATO, there will be higher risks of Russia's aggression towards Georgia.

NAWESTVAL: NATO dictates member and candidate countries to adopt western values.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO dictates member and candidate countries to adopt western values.

NATHRGCH: NATO poses a threat to the Georgian church.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO poses a threat to the Georgian church.

NAGEOSEC: NATO members are not interested in the security of Georgia.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO members are not interested in the security of Georgia.

NAMILBAS: If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will lead to the establishment of foreign military bases in Georgia.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will lead to the establishment of foreign military bases in Georgia.

NARTERINT: If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help restore territorial integrity of Georgia.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help restore territorial integrity of Georgia.

NAMOREJOB: If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help create more jobs in Georgia.

Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help create more jobs in Georgia.

NATSAF: In terms of national security Georgia is a safe country

Question text: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: In terms of national security Georgia is a safe country?

FUTPROT: Georgia will be more protected

Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Georgia will be more protected

FUTLESPOV: Poverty in Georgia will be reduced

Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Poverty in Georgia will be reduced

FUTTERINT: Georgia will regain its territorial integrity

Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Georgia will regain its territorial integrity

CBESTSEC: Which country would offer Georgia best security?

Question text: Which country would offer Georgia best security?

Note: The question was recoded. Option China was added to other

CBIGTHREA: Which country poses biggest threat to Georgia?

Question text: Which country poses biggest threat to Georgia?

Note: The question was recoded. Option China, Iran and Germany were added to other

TOPTHREAT: What is the top threat to Georgia's national security?

Question text: In your opinion, what is the top threat to Georgia’s national security?

Note: The question was recoded. Option 'Political tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan' was added to other

TOPSECUR: Which would help the most to ensure Georgia's national security?

Question text: In your opinion, which of the following would help the most to ensure Georgia’s national security?

NSBELGOV: Agree/disagree - I believe that my government will make the right decision during a time of crisis

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - I believe that my government will make the right decision during a time of crisis

NSBACGOV: Agree/disagree - During a national crisis society in my country will back up government decisions and those of the prime minister

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - During a national crisis society in my country will back up government decisions and those of the prime minister

NSBELFOR: Agree/disagree - I have full confidence in the ability of the security forces of my country to protect our population

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - I have full confidence in the ability of the security forces of my country to protect our population

NSHOME: Agree/disagree - My country is my home and I don’t intend to leave it

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - My country is my home and I don’t intend to leave it

NSCRPF: Agree/disagree - My society has coped well with past crises and will cope well with future crises

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - My society has coped well with past crises and will cope well with future crises

NSOPTFU: Agree/disagree - I am optimistic about the future of my country

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - I am optimistic about the future of my country

NSSOREGO: Agree/disagree - Social relations between the different groups in my country are good

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - Social relations between the different groups in my country are good

NSHISOL: Agree/disagree - In my society there is a high level of social solidarity (mutual assistance and concern for one another)

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - In my society there is a high level of social solidarity (mutual assistance and concern for one another)

NSWOLF: Agree/disagree - The expression ‘man is wolf to man’ is characteristic of my society

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - The expression ‘man is wolf to man’ is characteristic of my society

NSSOCJUST: Agree/disagree - In my society there is a reasonable level of social justice

Question text: Please, tell me, how much do agree or disagree with following statements? - In my society there is a reasonable level of social justice

TRUSTPAR: Trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The Parliament

Question text: Please, tell me how much do you trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The Parliament

TRUSTEDSYST: Trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The education system

Question text: Please, tell me how much do you trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The education system

TRUSTPOLICE: Trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The police

Question text: Please, tell me how much do you trust or mistrust the following institutions? - The police

DEFCAINCR: Georgian defense capabilities, in recent 3 years, improved or worsened?

Question text: How do you think, has Georgian defense capabilities, in recent 3 years, improved, worsened or stayed the same?

SUPDMIL: Would you support or not daughter's decision to serve in military?

Question text: Imagine you have a daughter and she decides to serve in military. Would you support or not her decision?

SUPSMIL: Would you support or not son's decision to serve in military?

Question text: Imagine you have a son and he decides to serve in military. Would you support or do not support his decision?

WOSERMIL: Would you be willing to voluntarily get enrolled in the reserve?

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. If the armed forces has a need for someone with your profession, would you be willing to voluntarily get enrolled in the reserve?

USMILAID: US military assistance to Georgia increased/decreased in the last 3 years?

Question text: Do you believe US military assistance to Georgia increased, stayed the same or decreased in the last 3 years?

RUTHRTNGB: How much of a military threat is Russia to its neighboring countries?

Question text: In your opinion, how much of a military threat, if at all, is Russia to its neighboring countries? A major threat, a minor threat or not a threat at all?

USSRDISS: Has dissolution of the Soviet Union been a good/bad thing for Georgia?

Question text: In general, do you think the dissolution of the Soviet Union has been a good thing or a bad thing for Georgia?

RUSPRINF: Russia spreads information in Georgia to promote positive image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that Russia spreads information in Georgia to promote a positive image and serve own interests?

RUSPRLIE: Russia spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that Russia spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image and interests?

Note: The question was asked only to respondents who say Russia spreads information in Georgia

EUSPRINF: EU spreads information in Georgia to promote positive image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that European Union spreads information in Georgia to promote a positive image and serve own interests?

EUSPRLIE: EU spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that European Union spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image and interests?

Note: The question was asked only to respondents who say European Union spreads information in Georgia

USSPRINF: USA spreads information in Georgia to promote positive image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that USA spreads information in Georgia to promote a positive image and serve own interests?

USSPRLIE: USA spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree that USA spreads lies/false information in Georgia when promoting its image and interests?

Note: The question was asked only to respondents who say USA spreads information in Georgia

DISGTV: Do you agree or disagree that Georgian TV stations often spread disinformation?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Georgian TV stations often spread disinformation

DISGONM: Do you agree or disagree that Georgian online media sources often spread disinformation?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Georgian online media sources often spread disinformation

DISGPRM: Do you agree or disagree that Georgian print media often spread disinformation?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Georgian print media (newspapers, magazines) often spread disinformation

DISRUTV: Do you agree or disagree that Russian TV stations often spread disinformation?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Russian TV stations often spread disinformation

DISRUSOM: Do you agree or disagree that Russian social media often spread disinformation?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Russian social media often spread disinformation

GPBCOINT: Coverage on Public Broadcaster reflects interests of government/opposition?

Question text: Do you think that coverage of news about Georgian politics and current affairs on Public Broadcaster (Channel One) …

INFSOUF1: Main sources of information - First source

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: Options ' Newspapers, news magazines' and 'Radio' were grouped with 'Other'.

INFSOUF2: Main sources of information - Second source

Question text: And what is your second main source of information about Georgian politics and current events?

NGEOWATCH: Do you watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian TV channels?

Question text: Do you watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian TV channels?

FTVCNBC: Watch non-Georgian channel - CNBC

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

FTVCNN: Watch non-Georgian channel - CNN

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

FTWEURO: Watch non-Georgian channel - Euronews

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

FTWFOX: Watch non-Georgian channel - Fox News

Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Fox 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

FTWRTL: Watch non-Georgian channel - RTL

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

FRWRT: Watch non-Georgian channel - Russia Today

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

FRWBLOM: Watch non-Georgian channel - Bloomberg

Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Bloomberg

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

FRWBBCWN: Watch non-Georgian channel - BBC World News

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

FRWDW: Watch non-Georgian channel - Deutche Welle

Question text: If yes, which TV channels? - Deutche Welle

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

FRWSKY: Watch non-Georgian channel - Sky News

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

FRWRCO: Watch non-Georgian channel - Russia Channel One

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

FRWRTR: Watch non-Georgian channel - RTR

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

FRWRENTV: Watch non-Georgian channel - REN TV

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

FRWRUS1: Watch non-Georgian channel - Russia 1

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

FRWRUS24: Watch non-Georgian channel - Russia 24

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

FRWTVC: Watch non-Georgian channel - TV Center

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

FRWRTVI: Watch non-Georgian channel - RTVi

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

FRWOTHR: Watch non-Georgian channel - Other

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

TRUMTVINFO: Which TV channel do you trust most for accurate information on current affairs?

Question text: Which TV channel do you trust the most for accurate information on politics and current events?

Note: Options 'GDS', 'Russia Channel One', 'Euronews', 'Kavkasia', 'BBC World News', 'CNN', 'Adjara TV', 'RTR', 'Maestro', 'Russia 24' and 'Russia 1' were grouped with 'Other'.

RESPEDU: What is the highest level of education you have achieved to date?

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'.

FRQINTR: Frequency of internet usage

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?

SPENDMO17: Household's spending last month

Question text: Using the same CARD, please tell me your household's spending last month?

HAVEJOB: Do you consider yourself to be employed?

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.

UNEMTYP: Which of the following best describes your situation?

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

Note: The question was asked only to the unemployed respondents

KNOWRUS: Level of knowledge of Russian

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

KNOWENG: Level of knowledge of English

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

KNOWGEO: Level of knowledge of Georgian

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

KNOWTUR: Level of knowledge of Turkish

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

OWNFRDG: HH 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 …? - Refrigerator

OWNCOTV: HH owns - Color television

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

OWNSPHN: HH 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 …? - Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)

OWNTBLT: HH 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 …? - Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)

OWNCARS: HH 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 …? - Car

OWNAIRC: HH 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 …? - Air conditioner

OWNWASH: HH 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 …? - Automatic washing machine

OWNCOMP: HH owns - 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 or not your household owns …? - Personal computer, including laptop

OWNHWT: HH 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 …? - Hot water

OWNCHTG: HH owns - Central heating

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

MONYTOT: HH income last month

Question text: Speaking about a monetary income last month, to which of the following groups does your household belong? Please think of all sources of income that your household had last month.

HHSIZE: Number of all household members

Question text: Number of all household members

HHASIZE: Number of adult household members

Question text: Number of adult household members

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