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Spirit and Power: Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria

Data Archive > International Surveys and Data > Multiple Nation Surveys > Codebook


All frequencies weighted by 5) GPWGT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)
1) Country name (COUNTRY)
TOTAL%
6) Nigeria650100
TOTAL650100.0
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2) Identification number (PSRAID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL650107023.87189.83
3) Sample type (SAMPLE)
TOTAL%
1) General Public Sample650100
2) Oversample of Renewalists00
TOTAL650100.0
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4) Is the respondent a non-renewalist, Pentecostal, or Charismatic? Pentecostal is defined as belonging to a Pentecostal denomination or church, as indicated by responses labeled "coded as Pentecostal" in the Q4NIG. Charismatic is defined as non-Pentecostal Christians, who describe themselves as Pentecostal in question Q5C, or as Charismatic in question Q5D, or who say they speak or pray in tongues at least several times a year in the survey question named TONGUES. (RENEWLST)
TOTAL%
0) Non-renewalist48073.7
1) Pentecostal (as coded in Q4NIG)11818.1
2) Charismatic (as indicated in questions Q5C, Q5D, or TONGUES)538.1
TOTAL651100.0
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5) Weight for use in analyzing general public samples in each country (GPWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL0.6510.513
6) Weight for use in analyzing renewalists in each country (PENTWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL6500.260.44
7) Now thinking about (survey country), overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in our country today? (SATISFY)
TOTAL%
1) Satisfied223.4
2) Dissatisfied62295.7
8) Don't know6.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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8) Thinking now about religion, how important is religion in your life? Is it the single most important thing, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? [This question was asked in all countries.] (RELIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Single most important thing23836.6
2) Very important39560.7
3) Somewhat important121.8
4) Not too important3.5
5) Not at all important3.5
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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9) Do you consider yourself as belonging to a particular religion? If yes, which one: Roman Catholic; Protestant (such as Anglican, Presbyterian, Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Holiness, Reformed, Africa Inland Church, Friends, or Lutheran); Muslim; African Independent or Aladura Church (AIC), African Traditional Religion (ATR); Jehovah's Witness; Brotherhood of the Cross and Star; No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic; Other religion? [Question asked in Nigeria.] (Q3NIG)
TOTAL%
1) Roman Catholic7912.2
2) Protestant (such as Anglican, Presbyterian, etc.)22033.8
3) Muslim30446.8
4) African Independent or Aladura Church (AIC)253.8
6) Jehovah's Witness91.4
7) Brotherhood of the Cross and Star1.2
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic3.5
97) Other religion91.4
TOTAL650100.0
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10) [Ask in Nigeria if Q3NIG = 2 "Protestant" or 4 "African Independent or Aldura Church, AIC"] As I read a list, tell me which, if any, of these denominations you are affiliated with. Anglican Church of Nigeria; Baptist Convention; Evangelical Churches of West Africa; Another Protestant denomination (such as Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Holiness, Reformed, Africa Inland Church, Friends, or Lutheran); Celestial Church of Christ; Christ Apostolic Church; Cherubim or Seraphim; Another African Independent or Aladura Church (AIC) denomination; Assemblies of God; Church of God in Christ International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church (such as Church of God Mission International, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Deeper Life Bible Church, Charismatic Youth Fellowships, Word of Faith Ministries, or Winners Chapel); Nondenominational or Independent Church; Something else. (Q4NIG)
TOTAL%
1) Anglican Church of Nigeria3815.6
2) Baptist Convention83.3
3) Evangelical Churches of West Africa166.6
4) Another Protestant denomination3815.6
5) Celestial Church of Christ31.2
6) Christ Apostolic Church156.1
7) Cherubim or Seraphim31.2
8) Another African Independent or Aladura Church (AIC) denomination31.2
9) Assemblies of God [Coded as Pentecostal]156.1
10) Church of God in Christ [Coded as Pentecostal]31.2
11) International Church of the Foursquare Gospel [Coded as Pentecostal]83.3
12) Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church [Coded as Pentecostal]9237.7
13) Nondenominational or Independent Church00
14) Something else2.8
98) Don't know00
99) Refused00
Missing362 
TOTAL244100.0
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11) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Evangelical Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Evangelical Catholic"]? (Q5_A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies22667.7
2) No, does not apply10631.7
8) Don't know2.6
9) Refused00
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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12) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Born-again Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Born-again Catholic"]? (Q5_B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies24673.7
2) No, does not apply8425.1
8) Don't know3.9
9) Refused1.3
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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13) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Pentecostal Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Pentecostal Catholic"]? (Q5_C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies11735
2) No, does not apply17050.9
8) Don't know4714.1
9) Refused00
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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14) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Charismatic Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Charismatic Catholic"]? (Q5_D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies5817.4
2) No, does not apply22868.3
8) Don't know4814.4
9) Refused00
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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15) How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (PRAY_OUT)
TOTAL%
1) Every day53882.6
2) More than once a week639.7
3) Once a week142.2
4) At least once a month81.2
5) Several times a year71.1
6) Less often162.5
7) Never5.8
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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16) How often do you speak or pray in tongues: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] (TONGUES)
TOTAL%
1) Every day101.5
2) More than once a week335.1
3) Once a week142.2
4) At least once a month121.9
5) Several times a year396
6) Less often335.1
7) Never49376.1
8) Don't know111.7
9) Refused3.5
Missing1 
TOTAL648100.0
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17) How often do you participate in prayer groups, Scripture study groups or religious education programs: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (GROUPS)
TOTAL%
1) Every day416.3
2) More than once a week14622.4
3) Once a week12719.5
4) At least once a month8913.7
5) Several times a year365.5
6) Less often446.8
7) Never6810.4
8) Don't know375.7
9) Refused639.7
TOTAL651100.0
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18) How often do you listen to religious radio or watch religious television programs: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (RADIO_TV)
TOTAL%
1) Every day11417.5
2) More than once a week22033.8
3) Once a week13921.4
4) At least once a month9514.6
5) Several times a year406.1
6) Less often294.5
7) Never111.7
8) Don't know00
9) Refused3.5
TOTAL651100.0
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19) How often do you share your faith with non-believers: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (SHARE_F)
TOTAL%
1) Every day406.2
2) More than once a week9614.8
3) Once a week7311.2
4) At least once a month11718
5) Several times a year10816.6
6) Less often11718
7) Never9114
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused6.9
TOTAL650100.0
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20) How often do you read scripture outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (READ_OUT)
TOTAL%
1) Every day17627.1
2) More than once a week15924.5
3) Once a week9414.5
4) At least once a month9314.3
5) Several times a year578.8
6) Less often396
7) Never284.3
8) Don't know00
9) Refused4.6
TOTAL650100.0
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21) How often do you fast: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (FAST)
TOTAL%
1) Every day101.5
2) More than once a week507.7
3) Once a week9514.6
4) At least once a month15523.8
5) Several times a year24137.1
6) Less often7010.8
7) Never233.5
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused4.6
TOTAL650100.0
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22) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Hell? (HELL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes60793.2
2) No385.8
8) Don't know6.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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23) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Heaven? (HEAVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes64699.4
2) No3.5
8) Don't know1.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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24) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in the Rapture of the Church, that is, that before the world comes to an end, the religiously faithful will be saved and taken up to Heaven? [Question asked only if respondent is Christian.] (RAPTURE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes29488
2) No185.4
8) Don't know206
9) Refused2.6
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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25) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in God? [Question asked only if respondent indicates any of the following: no religion, not a believer, atheist, or agnostic.] (GOD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3100
2) No00
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing998 
TOTAL3100.0
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26) Have you always been a [if answer given in Q4, insert religious affiliation from Q4; otherwise, insert religious affiliation from Q3]? Question asked in United States if respondent belongs to a particular religion. In all other countries, question asked of all respondents. (REL_ALWS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes58990.5
2) No578.8
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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27) What were you before? [Question asked only in Nigeria if REL_ALWS = 2 "No."] (Q9NIG)
TOTAL%
1) Roman Catholic2747.4
2) Protestant11.8
3) Muslim58.8
4) African Independent or Aladura Church (AIC)00
5) African Traditional Religion (ATR)35.3
6) Jehovah's Witness23.5
7) Brotherhood of the Cross and Star00
8) Other religion (SPECIFY)00
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic23.5
97) Other religion1424.6
98) Don't know11.8
99) Refused23.5
Missing793 
TOTAL57100.0
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28) How old were you when you changed your religion to your present religion? ___ years [Asked only if REL_ALWS = 2 "No."] (CHANGE)
TOTAL%
1) 111.7
2) 200
3) 311.7
4) 400
5) 500
6) 600
7) 700
8) 800
10) 1000
11) 1111.7
12) 1200
13) 1311.7
14) 1411.7
15) 1535.1
16) 1600
17) 1711.7
18) 1835.1
19) 19610.2
20) 2035.1
21) 2111.7
22) 2235.1
23) 2300
24) 2435.1
25) 2546.8
26) 2635.1
27) 2711.7
28) 2835.1
29) 2911.7
30) 3011.7
31) 3111.7
32) 3200
33) 3311.7
34) 3400
35) 3500
36) 3600
38) 3811.7
39) 3900
40) 4011.7
41) 4111.7
45) 4500
46) 4600
48) 4800
49) 4911.7
50) 5000
52) 5200
97) 97 or older00
98) Don't know58.5
99) Refused711.9
Missing793 
TOTAL59100.0
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29) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.] (ATTEND)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week20559.2
2) Once a week8925.7
3) Once or twice a month288.1
4) A few times a year133.8
5) Seldom41.2
6) Never72
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing252 
TOTAL346100.0
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30) On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.] (ATTEND_M)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week15049.2
2) Once a week for Jum'ah4514.8
3) Once or twice a month51.6
4) A few times a year5217
5) Seldom258.2
6) Never289.2
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing747 
TOTAL305100.0
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31) When you attend religious services, how often do they include people speaking tongues, prophesying, praying for miraculous or divine healings, or displaying physical signs of the spirit such as laughing and shaking: would you say always, frequently, occasionally, or never? [Question only asked if respondent is Christian and attends religious services more than "never."] (TONGUES2)
TOTAL%
1) Always7221.8
2) Frequently8124.5
3) Occasionally11534.8
4) Never5015.2
8) Don't know113.3
9) Refused1.3
Missing265 
TOTAL330100.0
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32) Have you ever experienced or witnessed a divine healing of an illness or injury? (HEALING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40161.6
2) No24036.9
8) Don't know91.4
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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33) Have you ever given or interpreted prophecy? (PROPHECY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19229.5
2) No44468.2
8) Don't know132
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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34) Have you ever received a definite answer to a specific prayer request? (ANSWER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes53382
2) No10716.5
8) Don't know101.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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35) Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? (REVELAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26941.3
2) No36656.2
8) Don't know162.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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36) Have you ever experienced or witnessed the devil or evil spirits being driven out of a person? (DEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes36956.9
2) No26741.1
8) Don't know121.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL649100.0
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37) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The first one is: there are clear guidelines about what's good or evil that apply to everyone regardless of their situation. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (GOODEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree42064.6
2) Mostly agree19329.7
3) Mostly disagree192.9
4) Completely disagree1.2
98) Don't know172.6
99) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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38) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (MIRACLES)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree38559.3
2) Mostly agree17627.1
3) Mostly disagree335.1
4) Completely disagree223.4
98) Don't know284.3
99) Refused5.8
TOTAL649100.0
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39) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (ANGELS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree42465
2) Mostly agree18929
3) Mostly disagree172.6
4) Completely disagree71.1
98) Don't know142.1
99) Refused1.2
TOTAL652100.0
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40) [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. [IF CHRISTIAN: Christians] [IF JEWISH: Jews] [IF MUSLIM: Muslims] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELIGION] [IF ELSE: Religious people] ____ have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to ___ [IF CHRISTIAN: Christianity] [IF JEWISH: Judaism] [IF MUSLIM: Islam] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELGION][IF ELSE: their religious faith]. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (CONVERT)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree42766
2) Mostly agree16425.3
3) Mostly disagree264
4) Completely disagree132
98) Don't know162.5
99) Refused1.2
Missing1 
TOTAL647100.0
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41) [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. [IF CHRISTIAN: Christians] [IF JEWISH: Jews] [IF MUSLIM: Muslims] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELIGION][IF ELSE: Religious people] ______ have a responsibility to work for justice for the poor. (WORK)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree47573.4
2) Mostly agree13821.3
3) Mostly disagree142.2
4) Completely disagree101.5
98) Don't know101.5
99) Refused00
Missing1 
TOTAL647100.0
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42) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith. (PROSPER)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree50377.4
2) Mostly agree12419.1
3) Mostly disagree81.2
4) Completely disagree132
98) Don't know2.3
99) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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43) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith. (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree51879.8
2) Mostly agree10816.6
3) Mostly disagree132
4) Completely disagree91.4
98) Don't know1.2
99) Refused00
TOTAL649100.0
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44) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections. (POLITICS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree20431.4
2) Mostly agree13721.1
3) Mostly disagree13320.5
4) Completely disagree11818.2
98) Don't know568.6
99) Refused1.2
TOTAL649100.0
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45) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (AIDS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree18027.7
2) Mostly agree9915.2
3) Mostly disagree9714.9
4) Completely disagree19329.7
98) Don't know8012.3
99) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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46) Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]? (SCRIPTUR)
TOTAL%
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR56987.5
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR6510
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God2.3
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE)81.2
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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47) Which of the following is most important to you: your continent, your nationality, your religion, or your ethnic group? (MOSTIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Your continent355.4
2) Your nationality467.1
3) Your religion53983.2
4) Your ethnic group213.2
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused4.6
Missing1 
TOTAL648100.0
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48) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The first one is: if enough people were brought to Christ, social ills would take care of themselves. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (ILLS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree20360.8
2) Mostly agree7422.2
3) Mostly disagree257.5
4) Completely disagree82.4
8) Don't know247.2
9) Refused00
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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49) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Belief in Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved from eternal damnation. (ONLYWAY)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree26779.9
2) Mostly agree4814.4
3) Mostly disagree82.4
4) Completely disagree3.9
8) Don't know82.4
9) Refused00
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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50) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Jesus will return to earth in my lifetime. (RETURN)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree10932.6
2) Mostly agree5917.7
3) Mostly disagree133.9
4) Completely disagree185.4
8) Don't know13440.1
9) Refused1.3
Missing256 
TOTAL334100.0
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51) Turning to another subject, suppose you could choose between different kinds of jobs. Which one would you prefer: being an employee or being self-employed? (EMPLOY)
TOTAL%
1) Being an employee12719.5
2) Being self employed50978.2
3) Neither/None101.5
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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52) To what extent, if at all, do you think our country benefits from the greater influence of international business practices, trade, ideas, communication and products such as international foods and TV programs from other countries: would you say to a great extent, moderate extent, small extent, or not at all? (INTERNA)
TOTAL%
1) Great extent12118.6
2) Moderate extent26741
3) Small extent16525.3
4) Not at all467.1
5) Harms our country00
8) Don't know6.9
9) Refused467.1
TOTAL651100.0
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53) Thinking about your own personal finances, how would you rate your own personal financial situation: would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape? (FINANCE)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent shape517.8
2) Good shape21132.5
3) Only fair shape25238.8
4) Poor shape13020
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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54) Over the course of the next year, do you think the financial situation of you and your family will improve a lot, improve some, get a little worse, get a lot worse, or stay the same? (FINANCE2)
TOTAL%
1) Improve a lot25338.9
2) Improve some28243.4
3) Get a little worse274.2
4) Get a lot worse192.9
5) Stay the same4.6
8) Don't know629.5
9) Refused3.5
TOTAL650100.0
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55) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is hard work a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (HARDWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Very important54483.7
2) Somewhat important8212.6
3) Not too important182.8
4) Not at all important5.8
8) Don't know00
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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56) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is fate a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (FATE)
TOTAL%
1) Very important35855.1
2) Somewhat important20130.9
3) Not too important609.2
4) Not at all important253.8
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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57) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are people's parent's economic situations very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (ECONPAR)
TOTAL%
1) Very important37758
2) Somewhat important20431.4
3) Not too important568.6
4) Not at all important101.5
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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58) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (FAITH_GD)
TOTAL%
1) Very important61794.9
2) Somewhat important253.8
3) Not too important71.1
4) Not at all important1.2
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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59) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are government policies very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (GOVPOLIC)
TOTAL%
1) Very important26941.3
2) Somewhat important17026.1
3) Not too important15323.5
4) Not at all important487.4
8) Don't know111.7
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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60) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are personal connections and contracts very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (CONNECT)
TOTAL%
1) Very important37257.2
2) Somewhat important19129.4
3) Not too important7511.5
4) Not at all important111.7
8) Don't know1.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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61) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is education a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (IMPEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Very important52580.8
2) Somewhat important11317.4
3) Not too important101.5
4) Not at all important2.3
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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62) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women. (WOMEN1)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree31448.3
2) Mostly agree11517.7
3) Mostly disagree11918.3
4) Completely disagree9915.2
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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63) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do. (WOMEN2)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree35654.9
2) Mostly agree15223.4
3) Mostly disagree7812
4) Completely disagree406.2
8) Don't know223.4
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL649100.0
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64) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. A wife must always obey her husband. (WOMEN3)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree57187.7
2) Mostly agree649.8
3) Mostly disagree111.7
4) Completely disagree4.6
8) Don't know00
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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65) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. A working mother can establish just as warm and secure of a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (WOMEN4)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree20130.9
2) Mostly agree24537.7
3) Mostly disagree14221.8
4) Completely disagree446.8
8) Don't know182.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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66) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests. (WOMEN5)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree10916.7
2) Mostly agree12018.4
3) Mostly disagree10916.7
4) Completely disagree19129.3
8) Don't know11517.7
9) Refused71.1
TOTAL651100.0
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67) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)
TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted12919.8
2) Can't be too careful42966
3) Other/Depends8012.3
8) Don't know101.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL650100.0
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68) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: homosexuality. (HOMOSEXU)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified00
2) Sometimes justified5.8
3) Never justified63697.8
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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69) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: prostitution. (PROSTITU)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified81.2
2) Sometimes justified294.5
3) Never justified60993.7
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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70) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: divorce. (DIVORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified8312.8
2) Sometimes justified22434.5
3) Never justified32349.7
8) Don't know192.9
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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71) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: euthanasia – ending the life of the incurably sick. (EUTHANAS)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified81.2
2) Sometimes justified355.4
3) Never justified55284.9
8) Don't know487.4
9) Refused71.1
TOTAL650100.0
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72) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: suicide. (SUICIDE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified2.3
2) Sometimes justified81.2
3) Never justified63898
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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73) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: drinking alcohol. (ALCOHOL)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified182.8
2) Sometimes justified9514.6
3) Never justified53482
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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74) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: sex between people who are not married to each other. (SEXNOTM)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified5.8
2) Sometimes justified467.1
3) Never justified59190.8
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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75) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: abortion. (ABORTION)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified4.6
2) Sometimes justified294.5
3) Never justified61094
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL649100.0
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76) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: polygamy. (POLYGAMY)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified16825.8
2) Sometimes justified11818.2
3) Never justified35454.5
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL650100.0
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77) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all? (TRUST1)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot27241.8
2) Can trust some28844.2
3) Trust a little599.1
4) Not at all324.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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78) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood? (TRUST2)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot243.7
2) Can trust some26140.1
3) Trust a little27742.5
4) Not at all8813.5
8) Don't know1.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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79) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about your city or local government? (TRUST3)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot5.8
2) Can trust some13220.3
3) Trust a little30647
4) Not at all20531.5
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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80) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about the media? (TRUST4)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot284.3
2) Can trust some17526.9
3) Trust a little31348.1
4) Not at all12719.5
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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81) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about our national government? (TRUST5)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot5.8
2) Can trust some9114
3) Trust a little26640.9
4) Not at all28543.8
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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82) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about the military? (TRUST6)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot6.9
2) Can trust some13220.3
3) Trust a little25138.6
4) Not at all23335.8
8) Don't know274.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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83) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions? (TRUST7)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot243.7
2) Can trust some20431.4
3) Trust a little27141.8
4) Not at all13220.3
8) Don't know182.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL649100.0
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84) [Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship? (TRUST8)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot14822.9
2) Can trust some29846.1
3) Trust a little13921.5
4) Not at all477.3
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused132
Missing1 
TOTAL647100.0
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85) How often, if ever, do you discuss politics with your family or friends: never, once or twice a month, once or twice a week, three or four times a week, or every day? (DISCPOLI)
TOTAL%
1) Never16224.9
2) Once or twice a month17827.4
3) Once or twice a week9414.5
4) Three or four times a week9414.5
5) Every day10716.5
8) Don't know111.7
9) Refused4.6
TOTAL650100.0
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86) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where you can openly say what you think and can criticize the government? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM1)
TOTAL%
1) Very important42765.7
2) Somewhat important16525.4
3) Not too important345.2
4) Not important at all132
8) Don't know111.7
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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87) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where honest elections are held regularly with a choice of at least two political parties? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM2)
TOTAL%
1) Very important41764.2
2) Somewhat important16325.1
3) Not too important477.2
4) Not important at all111.7
8) Don't know121.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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88) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM3)
TOTAL%
1) Very important51278.8
2) Somewhat important11718
3) Not too important121.8
4) Not important at all3.5
8) Don't know6.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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89) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where you can practice your religion freely? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM4)
TOTAL%
1) Very important58389.6
2) Somewhat important629.5
3) Not too important4.6
4) Not important at all00
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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90) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where there is freedom of religion for religions other than your own? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM5)
TOTAL%
1) Very important44768.8
2) Somewhat important14221.8
3) Not too important436.6
4) Not important at all91.4
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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91) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: conflict between religious groups. (PROB_CON)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem52480.6
2) Moderately big problem10816.6
3) Small problem162.5
4) Not a problem at all1.2
8) Don't know1.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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92) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: corrupt political leaders. (PROB_POL)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem57588.5
2) Moderately big problem629.5
3) Small problem111.7
4) Not a problem at all00
8) Don't know1.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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93) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: moral decline. (PROB_MOR)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem44268
2) Moderately big problem15223.4
3) Small problem416.3
4) Not a problem at all00
8) Don't know152.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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94) Some people say to solve our country's problems we should have a government that allows greater political participation by ordinary people and limits the power of individual political leaders. Others say to solve our country's problems we should have a leader with a strong hand even if there is little participation by ordinary people. Which comes closer to your opinion? (PARTIC)
TOTAL%
1) Participatory government33050.8
2) Strong leader29244.9
8) Don't know274.2
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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95) In your opinion, should religious groups keep out of political matter - or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (RELGRO)
TOTAL%
1) Should keep out14422.1
2) Should express views49075.3
8) Don't know172.6
9) Refused00
TOTAL651100.0
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96) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: most people are better off in a free market economy, even though some people are rich and some are poor. (GOV_MARK)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree34753.4
2) Mostly agree22634.8
3) Mostly disagree172.6
4) Completely disagree121.8
8) Don't know487.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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97) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should guarantee every citizen enough to eat and a place to sleep. (GOV_EAT)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree48474.5
2) Mostly agree12919.8
3) Mostly disagree223.4
4) Completely disagree121.8
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused00
TOTAL650100.0
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98) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion. (GOV_ABOR)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree13020
2) Mostly agree649.8
3) Mostly disagree11417.5
4) Completely disagree30046.1
8) Don't know416.3
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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99) How do you feel about this statement: It's important to me that political leaders have strong _______ [insert respondent's religion from Q3 (Christian, Muslim, etc.); if respondent is not religious, insert "religious"] beliefs. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (POL_BEL)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree23235.6
2) Mostly agree25138.5
3) Mostly disagree9614.7
4) Completely disagree365.5
8) Don't know345.2
9) Refused3.5
TOTAL652100.0
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100) Which comes closer to your view? 1) the government should take special steps to make our country a _____ [insert religion from Q3 (Christian/Muslim/etc.)] country, or 2) there should be a separation between _____ [insert church/mosque, as appropriate)] and state? [In the United States, if the respondent is "other religion," the words "Christian" and "church" were used.] (CHRSTATE)
TOTAL%
1) Government should make our country a [Christian/Muslim/etc.] country29745.7
2) Should be a separation of [church/mosque] and state29445.2
8) Don't know477.2
9) Refused121.8
TOTAL650100.0
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101) Turning now to events in the world today, in the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians? (DISPUTE)
TOTAL%
1) Israel18728.8
2) Palestinians18929.1
3) Both7812
4) Neither538.2
8) Don't know13821.2
9) Refused5.8
TOTAL650100.0
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102) Which of the following phrases comes closer to describing your view? 1) I favor the US-led efforts to fight terrorism, or 2) I oppose the US-led efforts to fight terrorism. [Asked in all countries.] (US_TERR)
TOTAL%
1) I favor the US-led efforts to fight terrorism28944.4
2) I oppose the US-led efforts to fight terrorism22534.6
8) Don't know13220.3
9) Refused5.8
TOTAL651100.0
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103) Some people talk about politics in terms of left, center, right. On a ten-point scale, with 1 indicating extreme left and 10 indicating extreme right, where would you place yourself? [Range is from 1 to 10.] (POLSCALE)
TOTAL%
1) Extreme left7511.6
2) 27611.7
3) 3578.8
4) 4517.9
5) 57611.7
6) 6619.4
7) 77110.9
8) 86910.6
9) 9558.5
10) Extreme right324.9
98) Don't know233.5
99) Refused3.5
TOTAL649100.0
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104) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] a) social welfare services for elderly, handicapped or deprived people (ORGANIZ1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong8012.3
2) No, do not belong55986
8) Don't know101.5
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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105) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] b) education, arts, music, or cultural activities (ORGANIZ2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong16224.9
2) No, do not belong48474.3
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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106) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] c) labor unions (ORGANIZ3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong528
2) No, do not belong59291.1
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused1.2
TOTAL650100.0
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107) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] d) political organizations or parties (ORGANIZ4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong9013.8
2) No, do not belong55084.6
8) Don't know81.2
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL650100.0
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108) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] e) local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, racial equality or human rights (ORGANIZ5)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong7912.1
2) No, do not belong56586.8
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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109) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] f) women's groups (ORGANIZ6)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong11117.1
2) No, do not belong52881.2
8) Don't know5.8
9) Refused6.9
TOTAL650100.0
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110) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] g) other groups (ORGANIZ7)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong18127.8
2) No, do not belong46271.1
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused3.5
TOTAL650100.0
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111) [Asked only if ORGANIZ1 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in providing social welfare services for elderly, handicapped or deprived people, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL1)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group4150.6
2) Mostly through some other kind of group2328.4
3) Both equally1721
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing870 
TOTAL81100.0
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112) [Asked only if ORGANIZ2 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in education, arts, music or cultural activities, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL2)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group5332.9
2) Mostly through some other kind of group7949.1
3) Both equally2515.5
8) Don't know00
9) Refused42.5
Missing723 
TOTAL161100.0
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113) [Asked only if ORGANIZ5 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, racial equality or human rights, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL5)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group56.3
2) Mostly through some other kind of group5670.9
3) Both equally1620.3
8) Don't know00
9) Refused22.5
Missing878 
TOTAL79100.0
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114) [Asked only if ORGANIZ6 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in women's groups, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL6)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group7567.6
2) Mostly through some other kind of group2219.8
3) Both equally1412.6
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing800 
TOTAL111100.0
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115) [Asked only if ORGANIZ7 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in "other groups," would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL7)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group6334.8
2) Mostly through some other kind of group9954.7
3) Both equally189.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused1.6
Missing746 
TOTAL181100.0
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116) How often do you - receive food or housing assistance, health care, or other social services - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_SERV)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently172.6
2) Sometimes12619.4
3) Hardly ever12018.5
4) Never38158.7
8) Don't know3.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL649100.0
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117) How often do you - participate in language or literacy classes - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_LANG)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently111.7
2) Sometimes8813.5
3) Hardly ever12519.2
4) Never42264.9
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL650100.0
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118) How often do you - receive job training or employment services - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_JOB)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently6.9
2) Sometimes7010.8
3) Hardly ever12619.4
4) Never44268
8) Don't know4.6
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL650100.0
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119) Gender (GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male33251.1
2) Female31848.9
TOTAL650100.0
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120) Now I would like to ask some questions about your background. How old were you at your last birthday? Record answer (AGE)
TOTAL%
18) 18243.7
19) 19192.9
20) 20314.8
21) 21264
22) 22203.1
23) 23253.8
24) 24365.5
25) 25416.3
26) 26253.8
27) 27213.2
28) 28365.5
29) 29152.3
30) 30253.8
31) 3191.4
32) 32274.1
33) 33101.5
34) 34142.2
35) 35203.1
36) 36223.4
37) 37152.3
38) 38111.7
39) 396.9
40) 40182.8
41) 415.8
42) 4291.4
43) 4371.1
44) 445.8
45) 4591.4
46) 46162.5
47) 4791.4
48) 48132
49) 494.6
50) 5091.4
51) 514.6
52) 526.9
53) 532.3
54) 545.8
55) 5571.1
56) 5671.1
57) 575.8
58) 5871.1
59) 5900
60) 6081.2
62) 623.5
63) 632.3
64) 641.2
66) 661.2
67) 671.2
68) 683.5
69) 6900
70) 701.2
71) 712.3
78) 781.2
98) Don't know00
99) Refused3.5
TOTAL651100.0
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121) Have you had any children? If yes, how many? (CHILDREN)
TOTAL%
0) No25138.6
1) 1 child355.4
2) 2 children7010.8
3) 3 children6510
4) 4 children588.9
5) 5 children446.8
6) 6 children375.7
7) 7 children253.8
8) 8 or more children284.3
98) Don't know00
99) Refused375.7
TOTAL650100.0
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122) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Question asked in Nigeria.] (EDUC_NIG)
TOTAL%
1) No formal education6610.1
2) Incomplete primary school304.6
3) Complete primary school7812
4) Incomplete secondary school: technical/vocational type538.1
5) Complete secondary school: technical/vocational type17827.3
6) Incomplete secondary: university-preparatory type203.1
7) Complete secondary: university-preparatory type649.8
8) Incomplete College of Education71.1
9) Complete College of Education142.2
10) Incomplete Polythenic213.2
11) Complete Polythenic294.5
12) Some university-level education, without a degree385.8
13) University-level education, with degree528
98) Don't know00
99) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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123) Which (ethnic/racial/tribal/nationality) group do you belong to? [Asked in Nigeria.] (ETH_NIG)
TOTAL%
1) Hausa17927.5
2) Ibo13821.2
3) Yoruba12118.6
4) Edo121.8
5) Urhobo3.5
6) Itsekiri2.3
7) Fulani81.2
8) Kanuri477.2
9) Tiv5.8
10) Efik6.9
97) Other12719.5
98) Don't know2.3
99) Refused1.2
TOTAL651100.0
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124) Are you currently married, living with a partner, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARRIAGE)
TOTAL%
1) Married35754.8
2) Living with a partner152.3
3) Widowed6.9
4) Divorced3.5
5) Separated1.2
6) Never been married26741
8) Don't know00
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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125) Here is a list of incomes. Which of these does your household fall into counting all wages, salaries, pensions and other incomes that come in? Just give the letter of the group your household falls into, before taxes and other deductions. [Interviewer: show card of responses. Question asked in Nigeria.] (INC_NIG)
TOTAL%
0) None6.9
1) 50,000 naira per year or less16926
2) 50,001 to 150,000 naira per year9414.4
3) 150,001 to 250,000 naira per year528
4) 250,001 to 350,000 naira per year274.1
5) 350,001 to 450,000 naira per year172.6
6) 450,001 to 550,000 naira per year152.3
7) 550,001 to 650,000 naira per year132
8) 650,001 to 750,000 naira per year5.8
9) 750,001 to 850,000 naira per year2.3
10) 850,001 to 950,000 naira per year00
11) 950,001 to 1,050,000 naira per year1.2
12) 1,050,001 to 1,150,000 naira per year2.3
13) 1,150,001 naira per year or more1.2
98) Don't know15724.1
99) Refused9013.8
TOTAL651100.0
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126) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYED)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time25639.3
2) Part-time8112.4
3) Not employed31247.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL651100.0
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127) Region of country where the interview was conducted (REG_NIG)
TOTAL%
1) South-West12919.8
2) South-East6910.6
3) South-South8713.4
4) North-West19229.5
5) North-East8813.5
6) North-Central8513.1
TOTAL650100.0
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128) Now I would like to ask some questions about your background. How old were you at your last birthday? Record answer (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
1) 18 - 2418128
2) 25 - 2913921.5
3) 30 - 3915924.6
4) 40 - 499514.7
5) 50 or more7311.3
Missing8 
TOTAL647100.0
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129) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Question asked in Nigeria.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Incomplete primary9614.8
3) Comp primary OR incom secondary (tech/voc.)13120.2
5) Comp secondary: tech./voc.17827.4
6) Incom or com secondary: univ-prep8412.9
8) College of educ or incom/com polythenic7110.9
12) Some university-level educ or more9013.8
Missing2 
TOTAL650100.0
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130) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male33251.1
2) Female31848.9
TOTAL650100.0
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131) Here is a list of incomes. Which of these does your household fall into counting all wages, salaries, pensions and other incomes that come in? Just give the letter of the group your household falls into, before taxes and other deductions. [Interviewer: show card of responses. Question asked in Nigeria.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) 50,000 naira per year or less17543.4
2) 50,001 to 150,000 naira per year9423.3
3) 150,001 naira per year or more13433.3
Missing366 
TOTAL403100.0
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132) Which (ethnic/racial/tribal/nationality) group do you belong to? [Asked in Nigeria.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ETHNIC)
TOTAL%
1) Hausa17927.6
2) Ibo13821.3
3) Yoruba12118.7
4) All others21032.4
Missing3 
TOTAL648100.0
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133) Thinking now about religion, how important is religion in your life? Is it the single most important thing, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? [This question was asked in all countries.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
TOTAL%
1) Single most important thing23836.6
2) Very important39560.8
3) SW imp., Not too imp., or Not at all imp.172.6
TOTAL650100.0
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