ballott - sample
3 = personal

sz1 Sex of respondent
1 = man
2 = woman

sz3 What is/was your father’s/stepfather’s highest education?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = max primary school (8 classes)
2 = vocational school
3 = grammar school/secondary school
4 = university/college diploma
8 = did not know his/her father

sz4 What is/was your father’s/stepfather’s typical work?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = unskilled, semi-skilled worker
2 = agricultural laborer
3 = skilled worker
4 = craftsman, small trader, self-employed individual
5 = farmer/self-employed in agriculture
6 = office, administrative staff and other non-manual
7 = professional with no subordinates
8 = lower and middle management
9 = senior manager (at least 20 staff)
10 = he never worked

sz7 What is your highest education?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = less than eight classes
2 = primary school (8 classes)
3 = vocational school
4 = grammar school/secondary school
5 = college/technical school (higher education)
6 = university diploma

sz8 Do you speak any foreign languages?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = no
2 = yes

sz9 Do you work? (Are you currently engaged in a gainful occupation - detailed)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = yes full time
2 = yes, part time
3 = retirement, pension (old-age, disability, widowhood, etc..)
4 = unemployment
5 = public work (part time, subsistence wage)
6 = maternity leave
7 = housewife
8 = student
9 = other dependent

sz9 Do you work? (Are you currently engaged in a gainful occupation - dummy)
1 = yes
2 = no

sz9a Full or part-time occupation
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = yes full time
2 = yes, part time

sz9b Non-working activities
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = retirement, pension (old-age, disability, widowhood, etc..)
2 = unemployment
3 = public work (part time, subsistence wage)
4 = maternity leave
5 = housewife
6 = student
7 = other dependent

sz10 What is (was) your employment relationship? Are (were) you employed or independent?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = state company
2 = government (public workers)
3 = public administration (judiciary bodies, armed forces)
4 = public services (eg. health, education; public employees)
5 = domestic private company
6 = international private company
7 = small business
8 = self-employed
9 = other

sz11.1a Please think of all the jobs that applied during your career: what kind of jobs, positions did you work at? Considering the whole of your life choose from the card which is (was) the most typical (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = unskilled, semi-skilled worker
2 = agricultural laborer
3 = skilled workers
4 = foreman, technician
5 = self-employed (contractor, craftsman, retailer)
6 = self-employed in agriculture
7 = service worker
8 = office, administrative staff and other non-manual
9 = professional with no subordinates
10 = lower and middle management executive
11 = senior manager (at least 20 staff)
12 = intellectual self-employed, freelance
77 = other

sz11.2a Please think of all the jobs that applied during your career: what kind of jobs, positions did you work at (2)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = unskilled, semi-skilled worker
2 = agricultural laborer
3 = skilled workers
4 = foreman, technician
5 = self-employed (contractor, craftsman, retailer)
6 = self-employed in agriculture
7 = service worker
8 = office, administrative staff and other non-manual
9 = professional with no subordinates
10 = lower and middle management executive
11 = senior manager (at least 20 staff)
12 = intellectual self-employed, freelance
77 = other
88 = not any more

sz12 And what is your current / most recent job title and job function?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = unskilled, semi-skilled worker
2 = agricultural laborer
3 = skilled workers
4 = foreman, technician
5 = self-employed (contractor, craftsman, retailer)
6 = self-employed in agriculture
7 = service worker
8 = office, administrative staff and other non-manual
9 = professional with no subordinates
10 = lower and middle management executive
11 = senior manager (at least 20 staff)
12 = intellectual self-employed, freelance

sz13_1 And are there other occupational affiliations, may be attached to other working or just social connections (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = unskilled, semi-skilled worker
2 = agricultural laborer
3 = skilled workers
4 = foreman, technician
5 = self-employed (contractor, craftsman, retailer)
6 = self-employed in agriculture
7 = service worker
8 = office, administrative staff and other non-manual
9 = professional with no subordinates
10 = lower and middle management executive
11 = senior manager (at least 20 staff)
12 = intellectual self-employed, freelance
88 = not

sz14_1a And again, all the jobs in mind, now think of what areas, sectors they belonged to (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = manufacturing
2 = mining, metallurgy, chemical industry
3 = construction
4 = agriculture, forestry
5 = water management, environmental protection
6 = transport, storage, logistics
7 = postal service, communication
8 = catering, tourism, accommodation services
9 = personal services
10 = (small) trade, repair service
11 = wholesale, export and import
12 = police, military, public security forces,
13 = private security, guard, service
14 = competitive sports
15 = finance, insurance, real estate, consulting
16 = information technology, computer science
17 = marketing, advertising, promotion
18 = press, media, communication
19 = education, education (primary and secondary, nursery, kindergarten)
20 = higher education, scientific research and experimental development
21 = public collections, public education
22 = arts, entertainment
23 = arts (shape, fashion, etc.) design
24 = health, medicine
25 = social work, nursing
26 = judiciary
27 = state, public administration, local governments
28 = NGO associations , community advocacy, policy
29 = other sectors, branches

sz14_2a And again, all the jobs in mind, now think of what areas, sectors they belonged to (2)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = manufacturing
2 = mining, metallurgy, chemical industry
3 = construction
4 = agriculture, forestry
5 = water management, environmental protection
6 = transport, storage, logistics
7 = postal service, communication
8 = catering, tourism, accommodation services
9 = personal services
10 = (small) trade, repair service
11 = wholesale, export and import
12 = police, military, public security forces,
13 = private security, guard, service
14 = competitive sports
15 = finance, insurance, real estate, consulting
16 = information technology, computer science
17 = marketing, advertising, promotion
18 = press, media, communication
19 = education, education (primary and secondary, nursery, kindergarten)
20 = higher education, scientific research and experimental development
21 = public collections, public education
22 = arts, entertainment
23 = arts (shape, fashion, etc.) design
24 = health, medicine
25 = social work, nursing
26 = judiciary
27 = state, public administration, local governments
28 = NGO associations , community advocacy, policy
29 = other sectors, branches
88 = not any more

sz17. How often do you surf on the Internet?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = daily (once or more)
2 = several times a week
3 = once a week
4 = several times a month
5 = once in a month or less
6 = never

sz18. Do you belong to any social network website (Facebook etc.)?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = yes
2 = no

sz19. Which social class would you place yourself?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = upper class
2 = upper middle class
3 = middle class
4 = lower middle class
5 = working class
6 = lower class

M1. Which are your main sources of news as to daily events
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
1 = printed newspapers
2 = radio
3 = television
4 = internet websites
5 = social media (Facebook, Twitter etc. the news and articles shared by acquaintances)
6 = other
7 = does not follow the news at all

M2. How much time do you spend watching television an average day? (minutes)
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = do not watch tv

M3_1_A. How frequently you watch the programs and news of political and public affairs of the following TV channels - MTV1
-2 = DK
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a 'do not watch tv'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Once a week
4 = Several times a week
5 = Every day
7 = a 'No Signal'

M3_2_A. How frequently you watch the programs and news of political and public affairs of the following TV channels - Duna TV
-2 = DK
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a '0 – do not watch tv'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Once a week
4 = Several times a week
5 = Every day
7 = a 'No Signal'

M4_1_A. The news of which tv channels do you regard most trustworthy? - MTV1
1 = Not mentioned
2 = Mentioned

M5. How often do you listen to political news or programs of public affairs on the radio?
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Once a week
4 = Several times a week
5 = Every day

M6b_1_A. How frequently do you read Blikk
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a 'don’t read daily newspaper'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Several times a week
4 = Every day

M7b_1_A Have you read in the last 3 months? - Magyar Narancs
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a 'don’t read weeklies'
1 = no
2 = yes

M8. How often do you listen to political news or programs of public affairs on Internet?
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Several times a week
4 = Daily

M9_1_A. Origó: How often do you read?
-2 = DK
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a 'don't read news in internet'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Several times a week
4 = Daily
7 = a 'don't use ineternet'

M9_4_A. Magyar Nemzet online (mno.hu): How often do you read?
-2 = DK
-1 = a 'NA'
0 = a 'don't read news in internet'
1 = Never
2 = Less frequently
3 = Several times a week
4 = Daily
7 = a 'don't use internet'

Mg1. What is your opinion how has the economic situation of the country changed in the last 12 months?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Got much worse
2 = Got a bit worse
3 = Got a bit better
4 = Got much better
5 = No change (not to read it for the respondent)

Mg5. How would you assess the prospects of the Hungarian economy -- which of the next expressions do you find as the most fitting
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = crisis
2 = drop-back
3 = gradual recovery
4 = upswing
5 = stagnation; neither, nor; getting stuck (not to read it for the respondent)

Mg6_1_A. 2004: from the point of view of your personal economic situation - belonged to the best or the worst years?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = best years
2 = worst years
3 = not

Mg7. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand at this time?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = Worst possible life
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = best possible life

POE1.A On the whole what would you say, how much are you interested in politics?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = not interested at all
2 = not interested
3 = neither interested nor uninterested
4 = interested
5 = very interested

POE4_1_A How often do you talk about politics in your family?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = never

POE5_1_A. Did you notice any major difference between the standpoints in your family?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = No, they are similar
2 = It depends
3 = Yes, they are different

POE6. Which of the following applies to you regarding the recent election?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Didn’t vote
2 = I thought of voting, but finally didn’t
3 = I usually vote, but not this time
4 = I voted in this election

POE7. On which party list did you vote?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Fidesz-KDNP
2 = Jobbik
3 = LMP
4 = MSZP-Együtt-DK-PM-MLP (Kormányváltók - the coalition “Challenging the Incumbent”)
5 = Other parties, (ethnicity etc) lists

POE9. When did you decide which party to choose?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = On the day of election
2 = Some days before the election
3 = In the month before the election
4 = Earlier this year
5 = Previously

POE13. And how do you remember, did it occur that you tried to convince some other people to vote on the same party as you?
-1 = NA
1 = yes
2 = no

I1_1_A. You generally vote in elections - importance regarding decision about voting
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Not important at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = Very important

I3_1_A. Fidesz - how attractive?
-3 = Unattractive
-2 = – 2
-1 = – 1
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = Attractive
98 = DK
99 = NA

I4. Left-right scale (0-10) self-placement
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = Left
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Right

I5. Liberal-conservative scale (0-10) self-placement
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = Liberal
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Conservative

I6. Moderate-radical scale (0-10) self-placement
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = Moderate
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Radical

CD1. On the whole, how satisfied are you with the way democracy works in Hungary
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Not at all satisfied
2 = Not really satisfied
3 = More or less satisfied
4 = Very satisfied

CD2. Which of the following is closest to your opinion?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Democracy is better than any other political system
2 = For people like me one political system is just like another, or
3 = Under certain circumstances a dictatorship is better than a democratic political system

EU4_1_A After joining the European Union, Hungary has rapidly caught up to the most developed part of Europe (agree/disagree)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Completely Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neither agree nor Disagree
4 = Agree
5 = Completely agree

EU8. How would you assess the prospects of the economy of the European Union, which of the next expressions do you find as the most fitting:
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Upswing
2 = Gradual recovery
3 = Drop-back
4 = Crisis
5 = Stagnation; neither, nor; getting stuck (not to read aloud)

EU9. The financial crisis of 2008 has brought a new situation in Europe - how anxious are you personally about these consequences?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Not anxious at all
2 = Just a little anxious
3 = Anxious to some extent
4 = Quite anxious
5 = Very anxious

EU10. How much would you say Hungary has been affected by the European financial crisis?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Not affected at all
2 = Just a little affected
3 = Affected to some extent
4 = Quite affected
5 = Affected very much

EU13. Who would you tell out of these in the first place as the most responsible for bringing about the financial crisis in Europe?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Banks
2 = Speculators
3 = The leading economic powers of Europe
4 = USA
5 = The indebted countries themselves
6 = The European Union
7 = Other actors, motives

EU14. In your opinion, which of the following is the most able to take effective actions against the effects of financial crisis, in Europe?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = the national governments
2 = the European Union
3 = the USA
4 = the most developed economies of the world (G20)
5 = the international financial organizations (like IMF)
6 = other actors, organizations

EU15. I am going to read now two contrasting statements. Which of them do you prefer (regarding aid in EU)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = The leading powers of Europe should be the first to make sacrifices for solving the current problems
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = The countries dropping back should take hard measures putting economic reforms into practice

EU17a_1. Countries least affected by the financial, economic problems of recent years,
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Belgium
2 = Bulgaria
3 = Czech Republic
4 = Croatia
5 = Cyprus
6 = Denmark
7 = France
8 = Greece
9 = Germany
10 = Hungary
11 = Ireland
12 = Italy
13 = Lithuania
14 = Poland
15 = Portugal
16 = Romania
17 = Sweden
18 = Switzerland
19 = Turkey
20 = Great-Britain
21 = Ukraine

PRE1. Do you remember casting a vote in the 2009 European Parliamentary election?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = Did not have a vote
1 = (Surely) not participated
2 = Remembers not to participate
3 = Remembers to participate
4 = (Surely) participated

PRE3. Do you think that you will turn out to vote in this European Parliamentary election?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Surely not turn out to vote
2 = Probably not turn out to vote
3 = Probably turn out to vote
4 = Surely turn out to vote

PRE4. (If you turn out) Which party’s candidate will you vote for?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Demokratikus Koalíció
2 = Együtt–PM
3 = Fidesz–KDNP
4 = Jobbik
5 = LMP
6 = MSZP
7 = Other Party

TSZ1. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or ...
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = You can’t be too careful
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Most people can be trusted

RK1a_1_A. Sporting club (or touristic, angler etc. association) - membership
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = member
2 = not member

RK1b_1_A. Sporting club (or touristic, angler etc. association) - any function, leading position
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Has any function, leading position
2 = Has no function

RK1c_1_A. Sporting club (or touristic, angler etc. association) - would apply for membership?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Would like to participate - not member
2 = Would not participate - not member

RK2_1_A. ...contacted a politician, government or local government official?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Occurred
2 = Did not occur

RK2_1_A Collecting signatures - would participate?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Surely not participate
2 = Probably not participate
3 = Probably participate
4 = Surely participate

C2_1_A. Political parties - how independent?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = non-independent
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = entirely independent
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C3_1_A. Local small and medium enterprises - how independent?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = non-independent
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = entirely independent

C4a What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = independent of the state
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = depends on the state
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4d What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (2)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = poor
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = rich
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4f What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (3)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = selfish
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = altruistic
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4g What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (4)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = focus on the whole society
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = represent a particular social group
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4h What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (5)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = deal with mportant social issues
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = deal with minor problems
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4j What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (6)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = efficient
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = not effective
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4l What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (7)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = contentious relationship with the state
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = harmonious relationship with the state
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C4n What do you think characteristic for the non-governmental organizations in general (8)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = national interest is a primary issue
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = National interest is of less importance
9 = Neither,nor, it depends

C5_1 properties that should be most strengthened regarding Hungarian NGOs (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = independence from the state
2 = state supervision
3 = self-financing capability
4 = good supply of resources
5 = representing the interests of society
6 = representing the interests of a particular social group
7 = selflessness
8 = sensitivity to social problems
9 = efficiency
10 = human rights, civil liberties (freedom of expression, etc.)
11 = representing the interests of the national community
12 = taking conflicts with the state
13 = harmonious relations with states
14 = intense involvement in the political processes
15 = keeping distance from politics

C7_1_1_A One Million People for the Freedom of Press (MILLA) - know of?
-1 = NA
1 = heard about
2 = did not hear about

C7_3_1_A One Million People for the Freedom of Press (MILLA) - how sympathetic?
-1 = NA
1 = not sympathetic at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = very sympathetic

C7_4_1_A One Million People for the Freedom of Press (MILLA) - what type?
-1 = NA
1 = civil organization
2 = political organization
3 = trade union
4 = organization supported by the state
5 = religious organization

C8_2_1_A Student demonstrations - how sympathetic?
-1 = NA
1 = I do not support
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = I support

C8_4_1_A Student demonstrations - participate?
-1 = NA
1 = Yes, I participated
2 = I did not participate, though I would like to
3 = I did not participate

C8_5_1_A Student demonstrations - with whom?
-1 = NA
1 = Alone
2 = With others, primarily with family or partner
3 = With others, primarily with friends

C9. What do you think, how many people participate at demonstrations in Hungary?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Very few people
2 = Few people
3 = Many people
4 = A lot of people

C10a_1_1 Motives that could move people to participate in demonstrations and social movements (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = wishing to promote an issue
2 = being concerned by some personal (or family) handicap or discrimination
3 = being discontented with the government
4 = being misled or uninformed
5 = being paid for participating at demonstrations
6 = just having a lot of time for such things
7 = being badly damaged by the crisis years

C10a_1_2 Motives that could move people to participate in demonstrations and social movements (2)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = wishing to promote an issue
2 = eing concerned by some personal (or family) handicap or discrimination
3 = being discontented with the government
4 = being misled or uninformed
5 = being paid for participating at demonstrations
6 = just having a lot of time for such things
7 = being badly damaged by the crisis years

C10b_1_A They are do not concerned by such issues – how important?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Does not play important role at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = plays important role

C12. How much do you think it is possible nowadays to influence politics in Hungary through demonstrations?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = it is not possible to influence at all
2 = it is not possible rather than possible
3 = it is possible rather than not possible, or
4 = it is definitely possible

ME1_1_1 Notions related to the crisis most frequently occurring in media (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = National debt
2 = Criminality
3 = Democracy
4 = Health system
5 = Migration abroad
6 = Euro
7 = Homelessness
8 = Credit
9 = Inflation
10 = Corruption
11 = Work
12 = Unemployment
13 = Pension
14 = Education
15 = Parliament
16 = Recession

ME2_1b Notions most influential with regard to the economic situation
1 = National debt
2 = Criminality
3 = Democracy
4 = Health system
5 = Migration abroad
6 = Euro
7 = Homelessness
8 = Credit
9 = Inflation
10 = Corruption
11 = Work
12 = Unemployment
13 = Pension
14 = Education
15 = Parliament
16 = Recession

EU12_Codes No winners
0 = There were no winners

E1_1_A Family – how important in your life?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = not at all important
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = very important

E1_1_A Family – how important in your life?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = No trust at all
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = full trust

X1a What is triggered in you when thinking of politics, firstly?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Disappointment
2 = Enthusiasm
3 = Fear
4 = Interest
5 = Fury
6 = Commitment
7 = Indifference
8 = participation

VM2_1_A How often is your opinion used on what and on which channel worth to watch on tv or the Internet?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = often
2 = rarely
3 = never

VM3_3 Would you tell which party you would vote for?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = not likely answer the question
2 = would tell, which party you would vote for

VM3_2 Would you express your position on political issues?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = try to avoid the debate
2 = would express your position,

VM3_1 Would you answer the question when a television reporter stops you?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = refuse the interview
2 = would answer the question,

VM1. How often do you try to convince your friends, acquaintances, colleagues?
-1 = NA
1 = often
2 = rarely
3 = never

PB1. If in your settlement an urgent problem would arise directly affecting you, which of the following solutions would you prefer most?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = would not do anything, just wait for those responsible to do their job
2 = would turn in person to the responsible official for supporting this case
3 = would turn to associations and other organizations interested in this issue
4 = would make an initiative to cooperate with others concerned in this issue

PI1. Suppose you have a child facing university entrance and an old friend of you works at the university - what would be the correct behavior?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = not telling, but to trust the child to meet the requirements
2 = only inform this friend about the application, just for a right treatment, if the child performs well
3 = ask the friend if he/she can help, try to intervene on behalf of the child

PI2. And what do you think how would the majority of people act in this situation?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = would not telly, but trust the child to meet the requirements
2 = would merely inform the person about the application
3 = would ask to try to intervene on behalf of the child

PP3. Are your friends used to formulate political opinions on social networking sites?
-1 = NA
1 = Yes
2 = No

PP5. Please tell whether your opinion about political issues are mostly the same, or mostly different with friends of the social networking sites?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = mostly different
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = mostly the same

Mge_1_A How many people do you know whose name is Barbara?
-2 = a 'DK'
-1 = a 'NA'

Mge_7_A How many people do you know about whom you know that she/he is unemployed?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA

I7a. This card lists people of different orientations as they occur in Hungary today. Please select one which is closest to your view.
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = People with strong national, identity
2 = Believers
3 = Socialist-minded people
4 = Greens, environmentalists
5 = Liberal, free-minded people
6 = Socialdemocratic-minded people
7 = Proponents of order and stability
8 = Conservative, tradition-bound people

E3_1_A. Children have to learn what is most important: obedience and respect for authority.
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = not agree at all
2 = rather not agree
3 = neither agree nor disagree
4 = rather agree
5 = fully agree

PP1_1_1_A Fidesz - any acquaintances?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Yes
2 = No

PP1_3b_1_A Fidesz - do they agree?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Agree
2 = No not agree
3 = It depends

PP1_4_1_A Fidesz - no acqaintances: a coincidence or an intention to avoid?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Coincidence
2 = Intention to avoid

PP2_1_A Not met such people in his/her environment (motives of general lack of acquaintances)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Mentioned
2 = Not mentioned

BE1. Immigrants also arrived to Hungary in recent years from outside the European Union. What do you think of their number?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = They are many
2 = Their number is quite big, but not so striking
3 = There are just few immigrants from outside the European Union

BE2. What do you think in general of the impact of the immigrants on the country?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = negative
2 = negative rather than positive
3 = neither positive, nor negative
4 = positive rather than positive
5 = positive

BE4. If your child married with a migrant who lives in Hungary, would it bother you that he or she were foreigners?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = would not bother at all
2 = would bother a little
3 = would bother somewhat
4 = would bother a lot
5 = it depends on the origin country

BE5b_1_A_1 Gypsy/Roma - any personal relationship?
0 = Not mentioned
1 = Mentioned

BE6_1_A If your child married with someone of Gypsy/ Roma origin, would this origin disturb you?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = would not bother at all
2 = would bother a little
3 = would bother somewhat
4 = would bother a lot

BC1a_1 Qualities describing American people (1)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = conceited
2 = brave
3 = self-controlled
4 = practical
5 = intelligent
6 = debonair
7 = cruel
8 = lazy
9 = backward
10 = generous
11 = open
12 = crafty
13 = passionate
14 = factional
15 = hardworking
16 = domineering

K1. Do you think corruption is widespread in your country?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Almost all officials engage in corrupt activities
2 = Many officials do
3 = Some officials do
4 = Almost no officials do

K2. In the last couple of years, have you been asked or pressured to pay a bribe to a public official (such as a policeman, a judge, a clerk, or else)?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Yes, several times
2 = Yes, once
3 = No

K3. How would you assess the extent of corruption in Hungary as compared to 5 years ago?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = increasing
2 = not changing
3 = diminishing

K4. Do you think public officials’ salaries should be increased in order to eliminate corruption?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Agree; salaries should be increased, so that officials are not tempted to take bribes
2 = Not sure
3 = Disagree; more public funds should be allocated for other needs

V1b_1_A Losing job - most affecting the family (in recent years)
1 = Yes
2 = No

V3b Most important way of coping with financial problems
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Reduce their costs
2 = Open up their savings (or sell something)
3 = Try to take additional work (second job, income supplements work, etc.)
4 = Start some kind of new venture, try with some new business
5 = Try to get better living cost somewhere else in the country
6 = Try their luck abroad
7 = Claiming benefit
8 = Apply for bank loan or fast credit
9 = Family members, relatives, friends take out loan
10 = Take out loan for high interest from other individuals

sz21. What is your marital status?
-1 = NA
1 = unmarried, single
2 = married, living alone
3 = divorced, living alone
4 = widowed, living alone
5 = unmarried, living with a partner,
6 = married, living with spouse,
7 = married, living with a partner,
8 = divorced, living with a partner,
9 = widowed, living with a partner

sz22. How many of you live in the same household (common pot) you are included?
-1 = NA
1 = lives alone

sz 23.1 Do you have a child under 18?
-1 = NA

sz24 Which of the following statements could you best characterize yourself? Please answer with this card!
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = I am religious, I follow the teachings of the Church
2 = I am religious on my own way
3 = I can not tell whether I am or not religious
4 = Im not religious
5 = I am convinced other, I am definitely not religious
6 = Other:

sz25. At birth, which religion were you baptized and registered in?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Catholic (Roman or Greek)
2 = Calvinist
3 = Lutheran
4 = Jew
5 = Baptist, Adventist, or other small religion
6 = not baptized and not registered in any church or denomination

sz26. How much is your net (which you receive) income, monthly (HUF)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
0 = No income

Sz28_1_A Automatic washing machine (in household)
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Own
2 = Don’t own

sz32 How do you feel you are financially... ?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = being quite well off
2 = getting along carefully
3 = just coming out of monthly income
4 = from month to month, amongst financial problems
5 = living in deprivation

sz34. From which minority?
-2 = DK
-1 = NA
1 = Gipsy/Roma
2 = German
3 = Other

Country
1 = Budapest
2 = Baranya
3 = Bács
4 = Békés
5 = Borsod
6 = Csongrád
7 = Fejér
8 = Győr
9 = Hajdú
10 = Heves
11 = Komárom
12 = Nógrád
13 = Pest
14 = Somogy
15 = Szabolcs
16 = Szolnok
17 = Tolna
18 = Vas
19 = Veszprém
20 = Zala

Region
1 = Central Hungary
2 = Central Transdanubia
3 = West Transdanubia
4 = Southern Transdanubia
5 = Northern Hungary
6 = Northern Great Plain
7 = Southern Great plain

Settlement size
1 = X-999 Village
2 = 1000-1999 Village
3 = 2000-2999 Village
4 = 3000-4999 Village
5 = 5000-X Village
6 = X-9999 City
7 = 10000-19999 City
8 = 20000-29999 City
9 = 30000-49999 City
10 = 50000-99999 City
11 = chief town of a country
12 = Budapest