[2019 ENG] 1 CRRC-Georgia Europe Foundation Knowledge of and Attitudes towards the EU in Georgia 2019 N1. Household ID number [to be filled by the interviewer] |___|___|___|___|___|___| |___|___| N2. Interviewer code [to be filled by the interviewer] |___|___|___|___| [INTERVIEWER! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE TALKING TO AN ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBER (18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER). REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING TEXT AND ADDRESS THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO OPENED THE DOOR IN THE LANGUAGE S/HE GREETED YOU. IF THIS PERSON REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY, RECORD NON-RESPONSE.] Hello! My name is [first name and last name] and I represent CRRC-Georgia, a non-profit independent research center. We are conducting a survey about the European Union. Your family has been selected randomly, along with a couple thousand other families in Georgia. Participation in our survey is voluntary. All answers, as well as your family members’ identities will be kept fully confidential. If it is OK with you, I would like to address one of the adult members of your family with questions that will help us understand opinions of the population of our country. Reliability of survey findings largely depends on the willingness of the selected member of your family to participate in the survey. This interview will last for approximately 45 minutes. With your help, I will select an adult member of your family who will be interviewed. It is very important to follow certain procedures while selecting this person. Let’s talk about your family, i.e. people who currently live with you most of the time, regardless their legal place of residence, and with whom you share income and expenses. Let’s talk ONLY about people who currently live together with you.
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[2019 ENG] 1
CRRC-Georgia
Europe Foundation
Knowledge of and Attitudes towards the EU in Georgia 2019
N1. Household ID number [to be filled by the interviewer]
|___|___|___|___|___|___| |___|___|
N2. Interviewer code [to be filled by the interviewer]
|___|___|___|___|
[INTERVIEWER! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE TALKING TO AN ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBER (18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER). REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING TEXT AND ADDRESS THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO OPENED THE DOOR IN THE LANGUAGE S/HE GREETED YOU. IF THIS PERSON REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY, RECORD NON-RESPONSE.] Hello!
My name is [first name and last name] and I represent CRRC-Georgia, a non-profit independent research center. We are conducting a survey about the European Union. Your family has been selected randomly, along with a couple thousand other families in Georgia.
Participation in our survey is voluntary. All answers, as well as your family members’ identities will be kept fully confidential. If it is OK with you, I would like to address one of the adult members of your family with questions that will help us understand opinions of the population of our country. Reliability of survey findings largely depends on the willingness of the selected member of your family to participate in the survey.
This interview will last for approximately 45 minutes. With your help, I will select an adult member of your family who will be interviewed. It is very important to follow certain procedures while selecting this person.
Let’s talk about your family, i.e. people who currently live with you most of the time, regardless their legal place of residence, and with whom you share income and expenses. Let’s talk ONLY about people who currently live together with you.
[2019 ENG] 2
N3. Please tell me, according to the definition provided, how many people, including you, are currently in your family?
[INTERVIEWER! REPEAT THE DEFINITION OF “FAMILY” IF NEEDED. WRITE DOWN THE NUMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO.]
|____|____| PEOPLE
(Don’t know) -1 NON-RESPONSE (Refuse to answer) -2
N4. How many of them are adults, i.e. 18 years old and older?
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE DOWN THE NUMBER, INCLUDING THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO.]
|____|____| PEOPLE
(Don’t know) -1 NON-RESPONSE (Refuse to answer) -2
N5. Please list the age of all adult male members of your household, starting with the oldest one. Thank you!
N6. Now please list the age of all adult female members of your household, starting with the oldest one. Thank you!
[INTERVIEWER! IF THE SAMPLED RESPONDENT IS NOT AT HOME AND WILL NOT BE BACK DURING THE PERIOD OF FIELDWORK, THANK THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER AND RECORD NON-RESPONSE.] [INTERVIEWER! IF THE RESPONDENT REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY, THANK HIM\HER AND RECORD NON-RESPONSE.]
[2019 ENG] 3
L1. In which language would you like me to conduct this interview? [INTLANG]
[INTERVIEWER! DO NOT READ THE OPTIONS.]
Azerbaijani 1
Armenian 2
Georgian 3
Other: ___________________________________ 4
NON-RESPONSE (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
T1. Interview date: |____|____| |____|____| Date Month
T2. Time interview started:
|____|____|
|____|____|
Hour Minute
Part 1
1. Let me start with a few general questions. How interested or not interested would you say you are in Georgia’s domestic policy? Are you … [READ OUT] [INTERDP]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very interested, 4
Quite interested, 3
Not very interested, 2
or Not at all interested? 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 4
2. How interested or not interested would you say you are in Georgia’s foreign policy? Are you… [READ OUT] [INTERFP]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very interested, 4
Quite interested, 3
Not very interested, 2
or Not at all interested? 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
3. [SHOW CARD 3] Using this card, please tell me what do you think are the three most important issues facing Georgia at the moment?
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1. Corruption [NATCORR]
2. NATO membership [NATNATO]
3. Pensions [NATPENS]
4. Relations with Russia [NATRU]
5. Property rights [NATROP]
6. EU membership [NATEU]
7. Fair elections [NATELECT]
8. Jobs [NATJOBS]
9. Court system [NATCOURT]
10. Freedom of speech [NATSPEECH]
11. Human rights [NATHR]
12. Poverty [NATPOV]
13. Territorial integrity [NATTERR]
14. Rising prices [NATPRICE]
15. Affordable healthcare [NATHCARE]
16. Salaries [NATWAGES]
17. Employee rights [NATLABR]
18. Crime [NATCRIM]
19. Other [NATOTHER]
[2019 ENG] 5
4. [SHOW CARD 4] How often do you follow coverage of politics on the following TV channels?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE CHANNELS ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.
IF A RESPONDENT ANSWERS S/HE DOES NOT FOLLOW THE COVERAGE OF POLITICS BY THE GIVEN TV CHANNEL, SPECIFY WHETHER S/HE CHOOSES NOT TO WATCH THIS CHANNEL, OR HAS NO RECEPTION FOR IT, AND RECORD THE RELEVANT ANSWER.]
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1. GPB Channel 1 [FRQGPB1]
5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
2. Imedi [FRQIMD] 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
3. Maestro [FRQMAES] 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
4. Rustavi 2 [FRQR2] 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
5. TV1 [FRQTV1] 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
6. Obiektivi 5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
7. A Russian TV channel [FRQRUS]
5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
ASK OUTSIDE TBILISI ONLY
8. Your local/regional channel [FRQLOC]
5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
ASK IN AZERBAIJANI CLUSTERS ONLY
9. An Azerbaijani or Turkish TV channel [FRQAZE]
5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
ASK IN ARMENIAN CLUSTERS ONLY
10. An Armenian TV channel [FRQARM]
5 4 3 2 1 -5 -1 -2
[2019 ENG] 6
5. [SHOW CARD 5] In your opinion, how important or unimportant is it for a good citizen to … ?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE QUALITIES ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.
IF THE RESPONDENT ASKS TO CLARIFY WHAT “GOOD CITIZEN” MEANS, EXPLAIN THAT “A GOOD CITIZEN IS A PERSON WITH HIGH SOCIAL RESPONSIILITY”.]
5. … be critical towards the government? [ICITOPP]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
6. … be critical towards the opposition? [ICITCOPP]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
6. [SHOW CARD 6] Using this card, please tell me, which statement you agree with? [DEMGE]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
Georgia is already a democratic country and needs no further improvement.
5
Georgia is a democratic country, but there is still room for improvement.
4
Georgia is not a democracy yet, but it is developing in that direction.
3
Georgia might become a democracy in the future, but it is not developing in that direction now.
2
Georgia is not a democratic country and will never be one. 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer)) -2
[2019 ENG] 7
7. [SHOW CARD 7] I will now name a number of social institutions and political unions. Please assess your trust toward each of these using this CARD. Please tell me how much do you trust or distrust...
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
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1. Georgia’s healthcare system? [TRUHLTH]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
2. Banks operating in Georgia? [TRUBANK]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
3. Georgia’s army? [TRUARMY]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
4. Georgia’s court system? [TRUCRTS]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
5. NGOs working in Georgia? [TRUNGOS]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
6. Parliament of Georgia? [TRUPARL]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
7. Prime Minister of Georgia? [TRUPRIM]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
8. Political parties in Georgia [TRUPOLP]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
9. President of Georgia [TRUPRES]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
10. Georgia’s police [TRUPOLI]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
11. Georgia’s media [TRUMEDI]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
12. Local government in Georgia [TRULOCG]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
13. Religious institutions you belong to [TRURELI]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
14. Georgia’s ombudsmen [TRUOMB]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
15. The European Union [TRUSTEU]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
16. The United Nations [TRUSTUN]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
[2019 ENG] 8
8. [SHOW CARD 8] Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with and to what extent? [GOVTROL]
[INTERVIEWER! AFTER THE RESPONDENT CHOOSES THE STATEMENT, ASK: “Do you agree with this statement very strongly or do you agree with this statement to a certain extent?” ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Statement 1: People are like children; the government
should take care of them like a parent.
Statement 2: The government is like an employee; the people should be the bosses who control
the government.
Agree very strongly with Statement 1
Agree with Statement 1
Agree with Statement 2
Agree very strongly with Statement 2
1 2 3 4
[DO NOT READ] Agree with neither 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
9. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion that, in Georgia, people like you are treated fairly by the government? [READ OUT] [FAIRTRT]
Fully agree 4
Somewhat agree 3
Somewhat disagree 2
Fully disagree 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
10. [SHOW CARD 10] Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with and to what extent? [GEOPROS]
[INTERVIEWER! AFTER THE RESPONDENT CHOOSES THE STATEMENT, ASK: “Do you agree with this statement very strongly or do you agree with this statement to a certain extent?” ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Statement 1:
Situation in Georgia will never improve.
Statement 2: Eventually, everything will be fine in
Georgia.
Agree very strongly with Statement 1
Agree with Statement 1
Agree with Statement 2
Agree very strongly with Statement 2
1 2 3 4
[DO NOT READ] Agree with neither 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 9
Part 2
11. [SHOW CARD 11] People frequently talk about the EU in Georgia. What is your general
perception of the EU? [EUPERC]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very negative 1
Rather negative than positive 2
Neutral 3
Rather positive than negative 4
Very positive 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
12. [SHOW CARD 12] What is your general perception of NATO? [NATOPR]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very negative 1
Rather negative than positive 2
Neutral 3
Rather positive than negative 4
Very positive 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
13. In your opinion, is the current relationship between Georgia and NATO: [READ OUT] [NAGEREL]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very bad, 1
Rather bad, 2
Neutral, 3
Rather good, 4
Or very good? 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 10
14. In your opinion, is the current relationship between Georgia and the EU: [READ OUT] [EUGEREL]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very bad, 1
Rather bad, 2
Neutral, 3
Rather good, 4
Or very good? 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
15. In your opinion, what is the general attitude of the populations of EU countries towards the population of Georgia – positive, neutral or negative? [EUATTGEO]
Positive 1
Neutral 2
Negative 3
[DO NOT READ] (The Europeans do not know anything about us)
4
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
16. [SHOW CARD 16] In your opinion, first and foremost, what does the EU represent? [EUFREP]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
A military bloc 1
An international organization 2
An economic union 3
A political union 4
An NGO 5
A cultural union 6
(Other) 7
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 11
17. [SHOW CARD 17] How many countries are currently EU member states? [EUMEMN]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Up to 10 1
From 11 to 20 2
From 21 to 30 3
From 31 to 40 4
More than 40 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
18. Is Georgia currently a member of the EU? [MEMBREU]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
19. Is Norway currently a member of the EU? [NOMEMEU]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
20. Is Russia currently a member of the EU? [RUMEMEU]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
21. Is Moldova currently a member of the EU? [MOMEMEU]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 12
22. Is Romania currently a member of the EU? [ROMEMEU]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
23. [SHOW CARD 23] Using this CARD, where code ‘1’ corresponds to the answer “No information at all,” and code ‘5’ corresponds to the answer “A lot of information,” could you please assess how much information about the EU you receive from the following sources?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE SOURCES ONE BY ONE. IN CASE OF EACH SOURCE, WE ASK ABOUT DIRECT USEAGE OF THIS SPECIFIC SOURCE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW. IF THE RESPONDENT HAS NO ACCESS TO THE GIVEN SOURCE, MARK CODE ‘-5’ – “Not applicable”.]
6. Websites of state agencies of Georgia [EUGETGWEB]
7. Social networks [EUGETSNET]
8. Directly from embassies, international organizations [EUGETEMB]
9. Directly from state agencies of Georgia [EUGETGOV]
10. Educational institutions [EUGETEDU]
11. Friends, relatives, colleagues [EUGETREL]
12. Georgian NGOs, incuding their websites [EUGETNGO]
13. Information booklets prepared by various organisations [EUGETBKL]
14. Information center on NATO and the EU [EUNAGETC]
15. Other [EUGETOTH]
27. After March 28, 2017 citizens of Georgia can travel to the Schengen zone countries of Europe visa-free. Are you glad or not to have such a possibility? [VLIBGLAD]
Glad 1
No particular emotions / Makes no difference to me 2
Not glad 3
(Have not heard anything about this) -5 GO TO Q32
(Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 15
28. Which are the documents that a Georgian citizen needs in order to travel to the Schengen
zone countries visa-free?
[INTERVIEWER! DO NOT READ OUT THE OPTIONS. CORRESPOND. ACCEPT ALL ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1. Biometric (different) passport [VLIBBPAS]
2. Return ticket [VLIBRTIC]
3. Travel insurance [VLIBINSR]
4. The address where s/he will stay during the trip (hotel reservation or the address of people inviting him/her) [VLIBADDR]
5. Proof of financial means to cover the trip expences (cash or bank card(s)) [VLIBMON]
29. In your opinion, as a result of visa-free regime, will the Georgian citizens have the right to work in the EU countries? [VLIBWPER]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
30. After the visa free regime with the European Union, have you visited any country of European Union?
Yes, once 1
Yes, several times 2
No 3
(Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
31. [SHOW CARD 31] According to the conditions of the visa-free regime, what is the maximum duration of stay in Schengen zone countries for Georgian citizens? [VLIBDUR]
180 days per year 1
90 days per year 2
90 days per 180 days 3
[2019 ENG] 16
60 days per 90 days 4
Other 5
(Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
32. Have you heard of the Association Agreement between Georgia and the EU? [EUHRAM]
Yes 1
No 0 GO TO
Q35 (Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
33. [SHOW CARD 33] As of today, is the Georgia-EU Association Agreement: [READ OUT] [EUGEAM]
Fully enforced 1
Partially enforced 2
Neither fully nor partially entered into force yet 3
(Don‘t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
34. In your opinion, will the situation in the following areas improve or not as a result of the
Georgia-EU Association Agreement?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE AREAS ONE BY ONE. ONLY ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
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1. Georgia's security [EUAMISEC] 1 0 -1 -2
2. Quality of Georgian agricultural products [EUAMIAGR]
1 0 -1 -2
3. Working conditions in small and medium enterprises in Georgia [EUAMIENT]
1 0 -1 -2
4. Quality of secondary education in Georgia [EUAMISED]
1 0 -1 -2
5. Quality of tertiary education in Georgia [EUAMIHED]
1 0 -1 -2
[2019 ENG] 17
6. Freedom of the media in Georgia [EUAMIPF] 1 0 -1 -2
7. Healthcare in Georgia [EUAMIHC] 1 0 -1 -2
8. Independence of courts in Georgia [EUAMICRT] 1 0 -1 -2
9. Effective usage of energy resources in Georgia [EUAMINRG]
1 0 -1 -2
10. Accountability of public institutitions to the Georgian citizens [EUAMIPS]
1 0 -1 -2
11. Sale of Georgian products on the EU market [EUAMIGPS]
1 0 -1 -2
12. Employment in Georgia [EUAMIEMP] 1 0 -1 -2
13. Simplification of the process of issuing long-term visas to Georgian citizens to visit EU countries [EUAMILVIS]
[INTERVIEWER! If the respondent mentions visa liberalization, explain/remind that visa liberalization is about short-term visits only, while the Georgian citizens still need visas in case they plan to stay in the Schengen zone countries for long periods of time.]
1 0 -1 -2
[2019 ENG] 18
35. [SHOW CARD 35] I will now read you some statements about the EU. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with each statement? [INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE STATEMENTS. ONLY ONE ANSWER FOR EACH STATEMENT.]
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1 The EU supports the development of democracy in non-member countries. [EUDEMABR]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
2 The EU is a source for peace and security in Europe. [EUSECURT]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
3 The EU threatens Georgian traditions. [EUTHREAT]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
4 The EU is a democratic union. [EUDEMORG]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
5 The EU is a new form of empire. [EUEMPIRE]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
6 The EU supports the economic development of non-member countries. [EUECABR]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
7 The EU is ready to accept any European country as its member. [EUANYCOU]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
[2019 ENG] 19
36. [SHOW CARD 36] In your opinion, what would be the best way for the EU to assist Georgia?
[EUHLPIMP]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Investing in Georgia’s economy 1
Supporting the development of state institutions 2
Supporting the development of civil society 3
Supporting the development of the media 4
Equipping the armed forces 5
Humanitarian aid to those in need 6
Solving social problems 7
Sorting out relations with Russia 8
Restoring territorial integrity 9
Opening the EU market for Georgian products 10
Supporting the development of the agriculture 11
Supporting the judicial system reform 12
Other 13
(Georgia does not need any support from the EU) -5
(Don’t know) –1
(Refuse to answer) –2
37. [SHOW CARD 37] In your opinion, what are the main types of assistance that the EU currently
provides to Georgia?
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1. Humanitarian aid [EUAIDHUM]
2. Investment in Georgia’a economy [EUAIDINV]
3. Building state institutions [EUAIDINS]
4. Development of civil society [EUAIDCIV]
5. Development of media [EUAIDMED]
6. Equipping the armed forces [EUAIDARM]
7. Solving social problems [EUAIDSOC]
8. Sorting out relations with Russia [EUAIDRU]
9. Restoring territorial integrity [EUAIDTER]
10. Other [EUAIDOTH]
11. (Does not provide any aid) [EUAIDNON] GO TO
Q40
[2019 ENG] 20
38. [SHOW CARD 38] In your opinion, who normally benefits most from the EU aid allocated to
Georgia?
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO TWO ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1 Students in Georgia [EUPRST]
2 Retired people in Georgia [EUPRPEN]
3 The unemployed in Georgia [EUPRUP]
4 Skilled workforce in Georgia [EUPRQW]
5 Unskilled workforce in Georgia [EUPRUW]
6 Businessmen in Georgia [EUPRBUS]
7 Politicians and/or high-level officials in Georgia [EUPRGEOF]
8 High-level officials in the EU [EUPRFEOF]
9 NGOs working in Georgia [EUPRNGO]
10 The whole population of Georgia [EUPRPPL]
11 Journalists in Georgia [EUPRJOU]
39. [SHOW CARD 39] In your opinion, how purposefully or pointlessly is the EU aid being spent in Georgia? [EUAIDPUR]
It is not spent purposefully at all 1
Rather pointlessly than purposefully 2
Rather purposefully than pointlessly 3
Completely purposefully 4
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 21
40. [SHOW CARD 40] Do you think the following groups would benefit or be disadvantaged if Georgia became a member of the EU?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
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1. Students [GEBENSTU] 1 2 3 -1 -2
2. Pensioners [GEBENPEN] 1 2 3 -1 -2
3. Unemployed people [GEBENUNE] 1 2 3 -1 -2
4. Skilled workforce [GEBENQUA] 1 2 3 -1 -2
5. Unskilled workforce [GEBENNOQ]
1 2 3
-1 -2
6. Businessmen [GEBENBUS] 1 2 3 -1 -2
7. Politicians [GEBENPOL] 1 2 3 -1 -2
41. How important or unimportant is EU aid for Georgia? Is it … [EUAIDIMP]
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very important, 4
Important, 3
Not so important, 2
or Not important at all? 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 22
42. [SHOW CARD 42] To what extent would you agree or disagree with the following opinions on why the European Union supports Georgia?
[INTERVIEWER! ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
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1 The EU supports all developing countries, and Georgia is among them. [EUWHYHLP]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
2
The EU is interested in the stability in Georgia in order to use our territory to transport oil and gas to Europe. [EUWHYTRN]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
3
Georgia is an exemplary new democracy in the world, and the EU wants it to develop further. [EUWHYDEM]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
4 The EU wants stability in its neighborhood. [EUWHYSTA]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
5 The EU wants to reduce the flow of migrants to the EU. [EUWHYMIG]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
6 The EU wants to have Georgia under its influence. [EUWHYINF]
1 2 3 4 5 -1 -2
43. Who can currently best support Georgia – the EU, USA or Russia? [EUHELPBST]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ASNWER.]
The EU 1
USA 2
Russia 3
Other 4
(Neither) -5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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44. How would you assess the EU’s role during the Russian–Georgian war in August 2008 – as mainly positive or mainly negative? [EUROLWAR]
Mainly positive 3
[DO NOT READ!] Neutral 2
Mainly negative 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
45. Is Georgia currently a member of the Council of Europe? [MEMBRCOE]
Yes 1
No 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
46. [SHOW CARD 46] What does the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) do in Georgia? [EUMMGE] [INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Supports the implementation of democratic and market-oriented reforms in Georgia.
1
Supports regional cooperation in the South Caucasus. 2
Supports strengthening cooperation between the EU and Georgia in tertiary education.
3
Supports the stablization of the situation in the areas affected by the August 2008 war.
4
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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Part 3
47. In your opinion, which foreign language should be mandatory in public schools of Georgia?
[FLMANDSC]
[INTERVIEWER! DO NOT READ OUT THE OPTIOINS. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER. IF THE RESPONDENTS NAMES MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGE, TELL HIM/HER: “PLEASE TELL ME ONLY ONE FOREIGN LANGUAGE WHICH YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT”.]
No foreign language should be mandatory 1
English 2
Russian 3
Other (Please specify)--------------- 4
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
48. Do agree or disagree with the statement made by a Georgian politician in the Council of Europe: “I am Georgian, and therefore I am European?” [EUROPEAN]
Agree 1
Disagree 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
49. Would you like to go to a foreign country to work? [FORWORK]
Yes 1
No 0 GO TO
Q51 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
50. Which country would you most like to go to work? [FORWORKC]
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE A COUNTRY. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
_________________________________
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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51. Would you like to go to a foreign country to study? [FORSTUDY]
Yes 1
No 0 GO TO
Q53 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
52. Which country would you most like to go to study? [FORSTUDYC]
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE A COUNTRY. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
__________________________________
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
53. Would you like to move to a foreign country to live? [FORLIVE]
Yes 1
No 0 GO TO
Q55 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
54. Which country would you most like to go to live? [FORLIVEC]
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE A COUNTRY. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
__________________________________
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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55. [SHOW CARD 55] Which of the following countries and unions should, in your opinion,
Georgia have the closest political cooperation with? Please choose up to three.
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.] 56. [SHOW CARD 55] And which of the following countries and unions should Georgia have the
closest economic cooperation with? Please choose up to three.
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.]
55. Political cooperation
56. Economic cooperation
(Don’t know) -1 -1
(Refuse to answer) -2 -2
(None) -5 -5
1. The United States [GEPOLUS] [GEECOUS]
2. The European Union [GEPOLEU] [GEECOEU]
3. Russia [GEPOLRU] [GEECORU]
4. Turkey [GEPOLTR] [GEECOTR]
5. Ukraine [GEPOLUA] [GEECOUA]
6. China [GEPOLCN] [GEECOCN]
7. Kazakhstan [GEPOLKZ] [GEECOKZ]
8. Armenia [GEPOLAM] [GEECOAM]
9. Azerbaijan [GEPOLAZ] [GEECOAZ]
10. Iran [GEPOLIR] [GEECOIR]
11. India [GEPOLIN] [GEECOIN]
12. The United Nations [GEPOLUN] [GEECOUN]
13. NATO [GEPONA] [GEECONA]
14. The Eurasian Union [GEPOEAU] [GEECOEAU]
57. If there were a referendum tomorrow regarding Georgia’s membership in NATO, would you
vote for or against it? [NATOMEMV]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
I would vote for NATO membership 1
I would vote against NATO membership 2
(Would not vote at all) 3
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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58. If there were a referendum tomorrow regarding Georgia’s membership in the Eurasian Union which was founded by Russia, would you vote for or against it? [EAUMEMV]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
I would vote for Eurasian Union membership 1
I would vote against Eurasian Union membership 2 GO TO Q60
(Would not vote at all) 3
GO TO Q61 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
59. [SHOW CARD 59] What is the main reason you would vote for Georgia’s membership in the Eurasian Union? [EAUVOTECC]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
My economic condition would improve 1
GO
TO
Q6
1
I would be able to travel to the Eurasian Union countries without a visa
2
The countries of the Eurasian Union would get to know Georgian culture and traditions better
3
Georgia would be better protected from foreign threats 4
Georgia would have a better chance to restore its territorial integrity
5
Other 6
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
60. [SHOW CARD 60] What are the main reasons you would vote against Georgia’s membership in the Eurasian Union? Please choose up to three reasons.
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1. It would restrict Georgia’s independence [EAUVOTIND]
2. Life conditions in Georgia would worsen, since the Eurasian Union has its own economic problems [EAUVOTLSTN]
3. This would harm Georgian culture and traditions [EAUVOTCLT]
4. This would hinder good neigbourly relations with the West [EAUVOTRWST]
5. There would be less of a chance to restore Georgia’s territorial integrity [EAUVOTINT]
6. Other [EAUVOTOTH]
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61. If there were a referendum tomorrow regarding Georgia’s membership in the European
Union, would you vote for or against it? [EUMEMVOT]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONE ANSWER.]
I would vote for EU membership 1
I would vote against EU membership 2 GO TO Q63
(Would not vote at all) 3
GO TO Q64 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
62. [SHOW CARD 62] What is the main reason you would vote for Georgia’s membership in the European Union? [EUVOTECC]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
My economic condition would improve 1
GO
TO
Q6
4
I would be able to travel in Europe without a visa 2
Many countries would get to know Georgian culture and traditions
3
Georgia would be better protected from foreign threats 4
Georgia would have a better chance to restore its territorial integrity
5
Other 6
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
63. [SHOW CARD 63] What are the main reasons you would vote against Georgia’s membership in the European Union? Please choose up to three reasons.
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT UP TO THREE ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1. It would restrict Georgia’s independence [EUVOTIND]
2. Life conditions in Georgia would worsen, since the European Union has its own economic problems [EUVOTLSTN]
3. This would harm Georgian culture and traditions [EUVOTCLT]
4. This would hinder good neigbourly relations with Russia [EUVOTRUR]
5. There would be less of a chance to restore Georgia’s territorial integrity [EUVOTINT]
6. Other [EUVOTOTH]
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64. In your opinion, would the majority of the Georgian citizens support Georgia’s
membership in the EU or not? [GEEUSUPP]
Would support 1
Would not support 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
65. In your opinion, would the majority of the citizens of the EU countries support Georgia’s
membership in the EU or not? [EUCITJOI]
Would support 1
Would not support 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
66. In your opinion, would the majority of the governments of the EU member states support Georgia’s membership in the EU or not? [EUSTAJOI]
Would support 1
Would not support 0
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
67. [SHOW CARD 67] Do you think that Georgia is ready or not for EU membership in the following areas?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
Def
init
ely
no
t
read
y
No
t q
uit
e re
ady
Qu
ite
read
y
Def
init
ely
read
y
(Do
n’t
kn
ow
)
(Ref
use
to
an
swer
)
1. Formation of democratic institutions [GEEUDEM]
1 2 3 4 -1 -2
2. Rule of law [GEEULAW] 1 2 3 4 -1 -2
3. Protection of human rights [GEEUHR] 1 2 3 4 -1 -2
71. If Georgia strenthens relations with the EU further, how do you think it would impact Georgia’s relations with Russia: [GEEURU]
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Very negatively, 1
More negatively than positively, 2
Will have no impact, 3
More positively than negatively, 4
or Very positively? 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
Part 4
Now I will ask you several questions about your attitudes towards different issues. At the end of this show card, there is a statement and on the other end there is a different statement. Could you please read both statements and choose a code between 0 to 10, which corresponds best to your opinion on the given issue. 72. [SHOW CARD 72] Please tell me, which code corresponds best to your opinion? [LANDOWN]
0: Only the citizens of Georgia should own land in Georgia, no matter how they use this land.
10: Land in Georgia should be owned by those who will use it in the most profitable way (cultivate it, build on it, mine it, etc.) despite their citizenship.
73. [SHOW CARD 73] Please tell me, which code corresponds best to your opinion? [STVSHUM]
0: State interests should always be above human rights.
10: Human rights is a supreme value and should be protected above all.
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74. [SHOW CARD 74] In your opinion, how justified or unjustified are the following activities?
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER IN EACH ROW.]
Nev
er ju
stif
ied
Som
etim
es ju
stif
ied
Alw
ays
just
ifie
d
(Do
n’t
kn
ow
)
(Ref
use
to
an
swer
)
1. Sharing information with the police voluntarily,
if you witnessed a crime [JUSTTEST] 1 2 3 -1 -2
2. Giving a bribe [JUSTGIVE] 1 2 3 -1 -2
3. Women having sexual relationship before
marriage [JUSTWOMSEX] 1 2 3 -1 -2
4. Men having sexual relationship before marriage [JUSTMANSEX]
1 2 3 -1 -2
5. Women having a child without being married [JUSTWOMCH]
1 2 3 -1 -2
Part 5
75. In the end of the interview, I will have several questions about you. Please tell me, what is your marital status? [MARSTAT]
Married 1
Separated 2
Divorced 3
Single 4
Widowed 5
Other 6
(Refuse to answer) -2
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76. There are a number of ethnic groups living in Georgia. Which ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of? [ETHNIC]
[INTERVIEWER! DO NOT READ OUT. CORRESPOND. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Armenian 1
Azerbaijani 2
Georgian 3
Abkhaz 4
Ossetian 5
Russian 6
Other ethnicity 7
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
77. [SHOW CARD 77] Would you say you belong to … [IDENTITY]
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Only your ethnic group 1
Your ethinic group, but you are also European 2
Only European 3
Only Asian 4
Only Caucasian 5
Your ethinic group, but you are also Asian 6
Your ethinic group, but you are also Caucasian 7
Other 8
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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78. [SHOW CARD 780] Using this CARD, please tell me, which of these levels best describes your ability in the following:
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT ONE BY ONE. ACCEPT ONE ANSWER PER ROW.]
No
bas
ic
kno
wle
dge
Beg
inn
er
Inte
rmed
iate
Ad
van
ced
(Do
n’t
kn
ow
/
Ref
use
to
a
nsw
er)
1. Georgian [KNOWGEO] 1 2 3 4 -2
2. Russian [KNOWRUS] 1 2 3 4 -2
3. English [KNOWENG] 1 2 3 4 -2
79. How often do you use the internet? You use the internet... [READ OUT] [FRQINTR]
Every day, 1
At least once a week, 2
At least once a month, 3
Less often, 4
or Never? 5
[DO NOT READ] (I don’t know what the internet is) 6
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
80. [SHOW CARD 80] What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [EDUDGR]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Primary education (either complete or incomplete) 1
Incomplete secondary education 2
Completed secondary education 3
Secondary technical education 4
Incomplete tertiary education 5
BA program 6
MA program 7
PhD program 8
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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81. [SHOW CARD 81] Which of the following best describes your situation? Please tell me about the activity that you consider to be primary. [EMPLSIT]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY ONE ANSWER THAT CORRESPONDS WITH THE RESPONDENT’S MAIN ACTIVITY. ]
I am retired and do not work 1
I am a student and do not work 2
I am a housewife and do not work 3
I am unemployed 4
I work full or part-time, including seasonal jobs 5
I am self-employed, including seasonal jobs 6
I am disabled and cannot work 7
(Other) 8
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
82. Which religion or denomination, if any, do you consider yourself as belonging to? [RELGION] [INTERVIEWER! DO NOT READ OUT THE OPTIONS. CORRESPOND. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Armenian Apostolic Church 1
Roman Catholic Church 2
Georgian, Russian or Greek Orthodox Church 3
Protestant Church 4
Other Christian Church or denomination (Jehovah’s Witness, Mormons, etc.)
5
Islam 6
Judaism 7
Other 8
None 9 GO
TO Q84
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
[2019 ENG] 37
83. [SHOW CARD 83] Please tell me, excluding special occasions such as weddings or funerals, how often do you attend religious services? Please use this CARD. [RELSERV]
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
Once a week or more often 1
At least once a month 2
Only on special religious holidays 3
Less often 4
Never 5
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
84. [SHOW CARD 84] Many families have several sources of income. Using this card, please name the sources of income that your family had in the past 12 months. Please think of all sources of income of all members of your family.
[INTERVIEWER! ACCEPT ALL ANSWERS.]
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
1 Money sent by family members, relatives or friends living in Georgia
[INCSOUCO]
2 Money sent by family members, relatives or friends living abroad
[INCSOUAB]
3 Sale of agricultural products [INCSOUAG]
4 Salaries of all family members, excluding income from the sales of
agricultural products [INCSOUSL]
5 Pensions and state support [INCSOUGO]
6 Income from renting out real estate, vehicles or machinery
[INCSOURE]
7 Income from selling real estate, vehicles and machinery[INCSOUPR]
8 Income from interest, equity, or other financial products/services
[INCSOUBD]
9 Other sources of income [INCSOUOT]
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85. [SHOW CARD 85] Household income is the sum of all monetary income of all household members. Based on the monetary income of all your household members last month, in which of the following groups does your household belong? [MONYTOT7]
More than 1600 GEL 1
1201 - 1600 GEL 2
801 - 1200 GEL 3
401 - 800 GEL 4
261 - 400 GEL 5
151 - 260 GEL 6
Up to 150 GEL 7
(0) 8
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
86. Please tell me, how sufficient is your current household income for your household?
[INCENOUG]
[INTERVIEWER! READ OUT THE OPTIONS. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER.]
We struggle a lot. 1
Barely sufficient. 2
Sufficient. 3
More than enough. 4
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
87. [SHOW CARD 87] Let’s imagine there is a 10-step ladder reflecting the economic standing of all households in Georgia today. The first rung of this ladder corresponds to the lowest possible economic position in society, while the 10th rung corresponds to the highest possible position. Which rung of this ladder do you think your household stands on currently? [CURRUNG]
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE THE RUNG NAMED BY THE RESPONDENT.]
|___|___| RUNG
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
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88. Relative to most of the households around you, how would you describe the current economic condition of your household? Is it … [READ OUT] [RELCOND]
Very good, 5
Good, 4
Fair, 3
Poor, 2
or Very poor? 1
(Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
89. Have you lived in any of the EU countries for at least three months since 1993? [LIVED93]
[INTERVIEWER! ONLY CONSIDER A COUNTRY THAT WAS ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE EU WHEN THE RESPONDENT LIVED THERE.]
Yes 1
No 0 Skip to
91 (Don’t know) -1
(Refuse to answer) -2
90. Which EU country/countries have you lived in for at least three months since 1993? [LIVED93C]
[INTERVIEWER! WRITE THE COUNTRY. IF THE RESPONDENT LIVED SEVERAL EU COUNTRIES FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS SINCE 1993, WRITE DOWN ALL THESE COUNTIES.]
