SJC: Public Attitudes and Perceptions - Personal and State Security, June 2022
SJC: Public Attitudes and Perceptions - Personal and State Security, June 2022
Question text: Settlement type
Question text: Respondent's sex
Question text: Age group
Note: The variable is generated from AGE variable, present in the original dataset
Question text: Which of the following best describes your situation? Please think about the activity or situation which is primary for you.
Question text: Are you employed in a private or a public sector?
Note: Only those respondents that reported working either part-time or full time
Question text: What is the highest level of education you have achieved to date
Note: Question was recoded. 'Primary education' and 'Completed secondary education' were grouped to 'Secondary or lower', 'Secondary technical/vocational education' was coded as 'Secondary technical', and 'Incomplete higher education' and 'Completed higher education' were grouped to 'Higher than secondary'.
Question text: There are a number of ethnic groups living in Georgia. Which ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of?
Question text: Which religion or denomination, if any, do you consider yourself belonging to?
Note: Question was recoded. Answer option 'Judaism' was grouped to 'Other'
Question text: Apart from special occasions such as weddings and funerals, how often did you attend religious services last year?
Question text: In your opinion, Georgia is going in the right direction, or do you think that Georgia is going in the wrong direction?
Question text: Generally, how safe do you feel yourself in Georgia?
Question text: Comparing to the period before 2012, now…
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in case of any danger, you are safe because of the following reasons -I am safe because there is a police station in my neighbourhood and I can apply in case of any need
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in case of any danger, you are safe because of the following reasons -I am safe, because there is an underground shelter (bunker) in my neighbourhood and we can use it in case of any need
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in case of any danger, you are safe because of the following reasons -I feel safe, because people around me are highly aware how to behave in critical situations
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in case of any danger, you are safe because of the following reasons -I feel safe, because I know how to apply to security services and it will not be hard for me
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust the State Security Service
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust the President of Georgia
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust the Parliament of Georgia
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust the Ministry of Defence of Georgia
Question text: Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust prime minister of Georgia
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Ecological hazards/natural disasters (e.g. flood, landslide, storm, fire, etc.)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Poverty
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Terrorism
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Possibility of military aggression from the Russian side
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Borderisation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Kidnapping from villages close to administrative borders
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Crime
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Covid-19 pandemic
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Immigration of foreigners
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Russo-Ukrainian war
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - War in Karabagh
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Visa free regime with Russia
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Disinformation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Which of the following is the highest risk for security of Georgia? - Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: While thinking about risks you have mentioned above, would you describe the way Georgia protects itself from this risks as…
Question text: Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with? Statement 1: Security system of Georgia works well and additional reforms are not necessary. Statement 2: There are key gaps in Georgia security system and it is needs important reforms.
Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1. Security system of Georgia works well - Strongly agree 2. Security system of Georgia works well - Agree 3. There are key gaps in Georgia security system - Agree 4. There are key gaps in Georgia security system - Strongly agree. Options 1 and 2 were grouped as 'Security system of Georgia works well', 3 and 4 were grouped as 'There are key gaps in Georgia security system'.
Question text: To what extent do you or your family members feel in your everyday life that the state security services listen to your phone calls...You feel that always, sometimes or never?
Question text: To what extent do you or your family members feel in your everyday life that the state security services control your social networks...You feel that always, sometimes or never?
Question text: To what extent do you or your family members feel in your everyday life that the state security services have informants in your neighbourhood, community or work place...You feel that always, sometimes or never?
Question text: To what extent do you or your family members feel in your everyday life that the state security services spy on you...You feel that always, sometimes or never?
Question text: Do you feel that security of your ethnic minority representatives is fully protected in Georgia?
Note: The question was asked to ethnic minority representatives
Question text: Please tell me, whom do you mostly feel danger from?
Note: The question was asked to those respondents who reported that the security of their ethnic minority representatives is not protected. The question was asked to ethnic minority representatives
Question text: Of the listed, what type of danger do you mostly feel for your ethnic minority representatives in Georgia?
Note: The question was asked to those respondents who reported that the security of their ethnic minority representatives is not protected. The question was asked to ethnic minority representatives
Question text: There are various views about what security means. Now, I will read out different statements and please tell me, which one is closest to your view.
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia/Police
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-President
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-State Security Service
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-Ministry of Defence/Army
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-National Security Council
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-Prime Minister
Question text: Based on your information, which state institutions are responsible for the country’s security?-Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name all answeroptions.
Question text: To what extent are you aware of the work of the following institutions-Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police
Question text: To what extent are you aware of the work of the following institutions-State Security Service
Question text: To what extent are you aware of the work of the following institutions-Ministry of defence/Army
Question text: To what extent are you aware of the work of the following institutions-National Security Council
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Crime prevention
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Crime investigation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Punishment of offenders
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Analytical work
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Internal intelligence (within the country)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Foreign intelligence
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Security policy planning
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Protection of citizens
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Averting attack on the country/Protection of the country’s territorial integrity
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what are the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police?-Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Crime prevention
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Crime investigation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Punishment of offenders
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Analytical work
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Internal intelligence (within the country)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Foreign intelligence
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Security policy planning
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Protection of citizens
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Averting attack on the country/Protection of the country’s territorial integrity
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the State Security Service?-Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Crime prevention
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Crime investigation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Punishment of offenders
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Analytical work
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Internal intelligence (within the country)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Foreign intelligence
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Security policy planning
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Protection of citizens
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Averting attack on the country/Protection of the country’s territorial integrity
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the Ministry of Defence/Army?-Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Crime prevention
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Crime investigation
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Punishment of offenders
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Analytical work
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Internal intelligence (within the country)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Foreign intelligence
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Security policy planning
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Protection of citizens
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Averting attack on the country/Protection of the country’s territorial integrity
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: In your opinion, what is the main responsibility(ies) of the National Security Council?-Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Who is the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia currently?
Question text: Who is the Head of the State Security Service currently?
Question text: Who is the Minister of Defence of Georgia currently?
Question text: Who is the Secretary of the National Security Council currently?
Question text: Please tell me what is your main source of information about the following state institutions?-Ministry of Internal Affairs/Police
Question text: Please tell me what is your main source of information about the following state institutions?-State Security Service
Question text: Please tell me what is your main source of information about the following state institutions?-Ministry of Defence/Army
Question text: Please tell me what is your main source of information about the following state institutions?-National Security Council
Question text: In your opinion, how independent is the State Security Service from political/party influence?
Question text: How effectively does the State Security Service defend the national security interests?
Question text: How effectively does the State Security Service defend people’s personal security interests?
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Transparency
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Accountability
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Professionalism
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Patriotism
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Impartiality
Question text: When talking about the State Security Service, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Respect for human rights
Question text: In your opinion, to what extant has the work of the State Security Service improved or worsened during the last seven years?
Question text: In your opinion, how independent is the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia independent from political/party influence?
Question text: How effectively does the Ministry of Internal affairs of Georgia work?
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Transparency
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Accountability
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Professionalism
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Patriotism
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Impartiality
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of internal affairs of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Respect for human rights
Question text: In your opinion, to what extant has the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia improved or worsened during the last seven years?
Question text: In your opinion, how independent is the Ministry of Defence of Georgia independent from political/party influence?
Question text: How effectively does the Ministry of Defence of Georgia work?
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Transparency
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Accountability
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Professionalism
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Patriotism
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Impartiality
Question text: When talking about the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, in your opinion, how much the following statements describe this institution-Respect for human rights
Question text: In your opinion, to what extant has the work of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia improved or worsened during the last seven years?
Question text: What would you do if state security services violated your rights?
Question text: In your opinion, ethnic/religious minorities are overrepresented, properly represented, or underrepresented in the-Parliament of Georgia
Question text: In your opinion, ethnic/religious minorities are overrepresented, properly represented, or underrepresented in the-Georgian executive government
Question text: In your opinion, ethnic/religious minorities are overrepresented, properly represented, or underrepresented in the-Local governments
Question text: In your opinion, ethnic/religious minorities are overrepresented, properly represented, or underrepresented in the-Political parties
Question text: In your opinion, ethnic/religious minorities are overrepresented, properly represented, or underrepresented in the-Media
Question text: In your opinion, how equally does the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia treat ethnic/religious minorities living in Georgia?
Question text: In your opinion, how equally does the the State Security Service treat ethnic/religious minorities living in Georgia?
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -Local government rejecting the Georgian Muslim community permission to build a new mosque in Batumi
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -The state cutting the minaret in the village Tchela followed by the fact of beating local Muslims
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -The state refusing to local Azerbaijanis to declare Novruz Bayram as a holiday
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -Sharp decline of the share of ethnic minorities in the Parliament of Georgia.
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -Refusal to the campaign “give my surname back”
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, name examples of unfairness towards ethnic/religious minorities since 2012 -Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
Question text: Please, tell me, how much do you agree or disagree with each of them - Ethnic/religious minorities historically live in Georgia and are no foreigners/guests
Question text: Please, tell me, how much do you agree or disagree with each of them - Ethnic/religious minorities are citizens of Georgia and the government should fully protect their rights
Question text: Please, tell me, how much do you agree or disagree with each of them - The government of Georgia should make more efforts to engage ethnic/religious minorities in the socio-political life so that they are fully integrated
Question text: Please, tell me, how much do you agree or disagree with each of them - The government of Georgia should isolate ethnic/religious minorities in order to control them better
Question text: How well or badly aware are you of the situation in the villages close to the administrative borders of the South Ossetia/Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions?
Question text: Please tell me, what is your main source of information about the situation in villages close to the administrative border of the South Ossetia/Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions.
Question text: In your opinion, how sufficient or insufficient are security measures taken by the government of Georgia in the administrative border line villages?
Question text: What should the government do in order to guarantee security of people living close to the administrative border line?
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Refrigerator
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Color TV
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Car
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Air conditioner
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Automatic washing machine
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Personal computer, including laptop
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Hot water
Question text: Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns Central heating
Question text: 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 Microwave
Question text: 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 Dishwasher
Question text: Did you or anyone from your household have to relocate as a result of separatist conflicts occurred since 1989 in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region?
Question text: Please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following- Russian
Question text: Please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following- English
Question text: Please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following- Any other foreign language
Question text: Please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following- Computer (Microsoft Office, except games)
Question text: What are your main sources of information for receiving news about Georgia’s current events
Note: The question was recoded. Answer options 'Collegues' 'Newspapers/magazines' and 'Radio' were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: What is your second main source of information about Georgia’s current events?
Note: The question was recoded. Answer option 'Radio' was grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: Which TV station, if any, do you trust the most for news on politics and events in Georgia?
Note: The question was recoded. Answer options 'POSTV', 'Maestro', 'Second Channel (Public Broadcasting)', and 'Kavkasia' were grouped to 'Other'
Question text: Could you please tell me how often do you use the Internet? Do you use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Facebook
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Instagram
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Twitter
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Youtube
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Tiktok
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Vkontakte
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Odnoklassniki
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Telegram
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-WhatsApp
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Viber
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: Do you use the following social media platforms and applications to get information about news and politics?-Other
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the Internet
Question text: There are a number of political parties in Georgia. Which political party is closest to you
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