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Survey on Public Policies, 2018

The study commissioned by Transparency International Georgia, intended to gauge citizens' awareness regarding various issues

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Survey on Public Policies, 2018

The study commissioned by Transparency International Georgia, intended to gauge citizens' awareness regarding various issues

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RESPEDU: Education of the respondent

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

Note: Options: 'Primary education (either complete or incomplete)', 'Incomplete secondary education' and 'Completed secondary education' were grouped to 'Secondary or lower'. 'Incomplete higher education', 'Completed higher education (BA, MA, or Specialist degree)' and 'Post-graduate degree' were grouped to 'Higher than secondary'.

Values:
  • Secondary or lower
  • Secondary technical
  • Higher than secondary
  • RA

FRQINTR: Frequency of internet usage

Question text: How often do you use the internet? You use it…

Values:
  • Everyday
  • At least once a week
  • At least once a month
  • Less frequently
  • Never
  • Don't know what internet is
  • DK/RA

TRUMEDI: To what extent do you trust or distrust media?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Media

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

TRUCRTS: To what extent do you trust or distrust courts?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Courts

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

HAVEJOB: Do you have a job

Question text: Do you have a job? This job may be part-time or full-time, you may be officially employed, informally employed, or self-employed, but it should bring you monetary income

Values:
  • Yes
  • No

LOOKJOB: Been looking for a job during the past four weeks

Question text: Have you been looking for a job during the past four weeks?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who said they do not have jobs

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

JOBSTART: Able to start working within the next 14 days

Question text: If a suitable job were to become available, would you be able to start working within the next 14 days?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who said they do not have jobs

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

INTSTJOB: Interested in finding a job

Question text: Are you currently interested in finding a job?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who said they do not have jobs

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

PARLMPOS: Member of the Georgian Parliament whose work you evaluate as the most positive

Question text: Please name one Member of the Georgian Parliament whose work you evaluate as the most positive

Note: This variable was recoded from open-ended question. The answer options that were named by less than 1% of population were grouped as 'other'.

Values:
  • Anzor Bolkvadze
  • Davit Bakradze
  • Eka Beselia
  • Davit Sergeenko
  • Gia Volski
  • Mamuka Mdinaradze
  • Irma Inashvili
  • Irakli Kobakhidze
  • Nika Melia
  • Kakha Kaladze
  • Shalva Natelashvili
  • Nino Tsilosani
  • Other
  • I do not evaluate anyone’s work as positive
  • I evaluate everybody’s work as positive
  • DK
  • RA

TRLOCGVT: To what extent do you trust or distrust local government of your district?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Local government of your district

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

USENEWS: Use internet for - Look for information and news, excluding those posted on social media

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Look for information and news, excluding those posted on social media

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

USESHOP: Use internet for - Buy various products

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Buy various products

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

FUELROMP: Company's fuel used for car - Rompetrol

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Rompetrol

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

USEGAME: Use internet for - Play online games

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Play online games

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

USETFOR: Use internet for - Participate in discussions on various forums

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Participate in discussions on various forums

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

TRPOLIC: To what extent do you trust or distrust police?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Police

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

OWNCAR: Does your family own a car that's in a working condition?

Question text: Does your family own a car that's in a working condition, like a motorcar, truck, agricultural machinery, etc.?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • RA

TRTEACH: To what extent do you trust or distrust teachers?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Teachers

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

TRNGOGE: To what extent do you trust or distrust NGOs?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - NGOs

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

TRUGPB1: To what extent do you trust or distrust information aired by the information service of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (1 Chanel)?

Question text: To what extent do you trust or distrust information aired by the information service of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (1 Chanel)?

Values:
  • Distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Trust
  • Not applicable (do not watch)
  • DK/RA

USEEML: Use internet for - Send and receive e-mails

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Send and receive e-mails

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

TRDOCT: To what extent do you trust or distrust doctors?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Doctors

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK

TRPARLM: To what extent do you trust or distrust parliament of Georgia?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Parliament of Georgia

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

PRSINTR: Should a person serve a sentence for using intravenous drugs (E.g. morphine, heroine)

Question text: Should a person serve a sentence (go to prison) for using the following types of drugs? - Intravenous drugs (morphine, heroine)

Values:
  • Should serve a sentence
  • Should not serve a sentence
  • Do not know anything about these drugs
  • DK/RA

PARLDBT: Agree/disagree that the Parliament hosts debates on the matters that are crucial to the population

Question text: Please tell me, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement regarding the current Parliament of Georgia: Parliament hosts debates on matters that are crucial to the population

Values:
  • Fully disagree
  • Disagree
  • Somewhat disagree, somewhat agree
  • Agree
  • Fully agree
  • DK/RA

USECHAT: Use internet for - Use some sort of chat

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Use some sort of chat

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

PARLLAW: Agree/disagree that the Parliament approves laws that are beneficial for Georgia

Question text: Please tell me, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement regarding the current Parliament of Georgia: The Parliament approves laws that are beneficial for Georgia

Values:
  • Fully disagree
  • Disagree
  • Somewhat disagree, somewhat agree
  • Agree
  • Fully agree
  • DK/RA

PRSCLUB: Should a person serve a sentence for using club drugs (E.g. ecstasy, MDMA)

Question text: Should a person serve a sentence (go to prison) for using the following types of drugs? - Club drugs (E.g. ecstasy, MDMA)

Values:
  • Should serve a sentence
  • Should not serve a sentence
  • Do not know anything about these drugs
  • DK/RA

TRPRMIN: To what extent do you trust or distrust prime minister of Georgia?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Prime minister of Georgia

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

TRPRESD: To what extent do you trust or distrust president of Georgia?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - President of Georgia

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

USESONET: Use internet for - Use social networks

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Use social networks (e.g. Odnoklassniki, Facebook and others)

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

USEOTHER: Use internet for - Other

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

USEDATE: Use internet for - Visit dating websites

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Visit dating websites

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

USEDOWN: Use internet for - Download / listen / watch movies, music, videos

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Download / listen / watch movies, music, videos

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

PLNTDRUG: Agree/disagree: law enforcement agencies employ the method of planting drugs for the purpose of detaining specific people?

Question text: Please, tell me, do you agree or disagree with the opinion that law enforcement agencies employ the method of planting drugs for the purpose of detaining specific people?

Values:
  • Agree
  • Disagree
  • Don’t know anything about planting drugs
  • DK
  • RA

ASKBRB12: Anybody asked for a bribe during the last 12 months?

Question text: During the last 12 months, have you or your family member been asked to pay a bribe (both monetary or non-monetary) for a public service.

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

LKINFR: Like/dislike in public schools - infrastructure

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you like or dislike following in public schools? - Infrastructure

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who reported at least one of its family members studied at public school

Values:
  • Completely dislike
  • Dislike
  • Like
  • Completely like
  • DK

FUELELC: Fuel used for car/cars - Electric power

Question text: Which fuel do you/does your family member use for the car/cars? - Electric power

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned a car that's in a working condition

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

PARLMNEG: Member of the Georgian Parliament whose work you evaluate as the most negative

Question text: Please name one Member of the Georgian Parliament whose work you evaluate as the most negative

Note: This variable was recoded from open-ended question. The answer options that were named by less than 1% of population were grouped as 'other'.

Values:
  • Nika Melia
  • Eka Beselia
  • Giga Bokeria
  • Emzar Kvitsiani
  • Gia Volski
  • Giorgi Kvirikashvili
  • Irakli Kobakhidze
  • Other
  • I do not evaluate anyone’s work as negative
  • I evaluate everybody’s work as negative
  • DK
  • RA

LKTCHQU: Like/dislike in public schools - teachers' qualification

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you like or dislike following in public schools? - Teachers' qualification

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who reported at least one of its family members studied at public school

Values:
  • Completely dislike
  • Dislike
  • Like
  • Completely like
  • DK/RA

STSCHOOL: Does any of your family member study at public school?

Question text: Does any of your family member study at public school?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

FUELLUK: Company's fuel used for car - Lukoil

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Lukoil

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

INTIMEDI: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Imedi

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Imedi

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

CRTQUAL: Are courts in Georgia qualified?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia qualified?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

USEINTBLG: Use internet for - Read blogs

Question text: What do you do most often when using the internet? - Read blogs

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who use the internet at least once a month

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • RA

INTRUST: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Rustavi 2

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Rustavi 2

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

TRCHURCH: To what extent do you trust or distrust church or religious institutions to which you belong?

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you trust or distrust …? - Church or religious institutions to which you belong

Values:
  • Fully distrust
  • Rather distrust than trust
  • Partially trust partially distrust
  • Rather trust than distrust
  • Fully trust
  • DK/RA

MINREF1: As a result of the reform the number of ministries in Georgia…

Question text: To the best of your knowledge, as a result of the reform carried out in 2017, has the number of ministries in Georgia…

Values:
  • Decreased
  • Increased
  • Stayed the same
  • DK/RA

FUELDIES: Fuel used for car/cars - Diesel

Question text: Which fuel do you/does your family member use for the car/cars? - Diesel

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned a car that's in a working condition

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

FUELGULF: Company's fuel used for car - Gulf

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Gulf

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

FUELGASL: Fuel used for car/cars - Petrol

Question text: Which fuel do you/does your family member use for the car/cars? - Petrol

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned a car that's in a working condition

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

INTKAVK: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Kavkasia

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Kavkasia

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

GVMTMEDIA: To what extent Government interferes in the work of Media?

Question text: To what extent do you think the government interferes with/in the activities/work of the media in order to ensure events are covered in an acceptable manner? In your opinion, the government…

Values:
  • Never interferes
  • Sometimes interferes
  • Always interferes
  • DK
  • RA

FUELDIFF: Company's fuel used for car - Using fuel of different companies

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Using fuel of different companies

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

INTIBERIA: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Iberia

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Iberia

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

GPBGVSI: Which statement do you agree with?

Question text: Please tell me, which of these two statements do you agree with? Statement 1: The information service of the Georgian Public Broadcaster serves the interest of the government. Statement 2: The information service of the Georgian Public Broadcaster covers current events impartially.

Note: Answer options 'Agree very strongly' and 'Agree' were merged together

Values:
  • GPB serves interests of the government
  • GPB covers current events impartially
  • Agree with neither
  • DK
  • RA

LKQUED: Like/dislike in public schools - quality of education

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you like or dislike following in public schools? - Quality of education

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who reported at least one of its family members studied at public school

Values:
  • Completely dislike
  • Dislike
  • Like
  • Completely like
  • DK

STRTSEARCH: Is it justified or not to carry out “searches”, which means that law enforcement officials stop and inspect any person or car on the street?

Question text: In your opinion, is it justified or not to carry out “searches”, which means that law enforcement officials stop and inspect any person or car on the street?

Values:
  • Justified
  • Justified in some cases
  • Never justified
  • Haven’t heard anything about these “searches”
  • DK/RA

OWNPURP: How common or uncommon is it for Georgian officials to use their position to serve their own purposes?

Question text: In your opinion, how common or uncommon is it for Georgian officials to use their position to serve their own purposes?

Values:
  • Not common at all
  • Rather not common than common
  • Partially common partially not common
  • Rather common than uncommon
  • Very common
  • DK/RA

AFGANMUKH: Azerbaijani journalist, Afgan Mukhtarli…

Question text: In your opinion the Azerbaijani journalist, Afgan Mukhtarli…

Values:
  • Has been kidnapped/abducted by Azeri special forces
  • Has been kidnapped/abducted by Azeri special forces with the help of the Georgian side
  • Has been kidnapped/abducted by Georgian special forces and extradited to Azerbaijan
  • Crossed the Georgian-Azeri border himself
  • Other
  • Have not heard about Afgan Mukhtarli
  • DK
  • RA

FUELSOCR: Company's fuel used for car - Socar

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Socar

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

INTOBIEKT: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Obiektivi

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Obiektivi

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

GPBVSL: Purpose of choosing Vasil Maglaperidze as the ex. Director of the GPB

Question text: In your opinion, what was the purpose of choosing Vasil Maglaperidze as the executive Director of the Georgian Public Broadcaster?

Values:
  • Reform of GPB
  • Strengthening editorial independence of the GPB
  • Pursuing/practicing interests of the government/ruling party by the GPB
  • Other
  • Have not heard about Vasil Maghlaperidze
  • DK/RA

CRTBIAS: Are courts in Georgia biased?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia biased?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

INTGPB: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - GPB

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - GPB

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

INTAJARA: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - Adjara TV

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - Ajara TV

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

FUELWISS: Company's fuel used for car - Wissol

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Wissol

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

LKTCHAT: Like/dislike in public schools - teachers' attitude toward students

Question text: Using this card, please tell me, to what extent do you like or dislike following in public schools? - Teachers' attitude toward students

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who reported at least one of its family members studied at public school

Values:
  • Completely dislike
  • Dislike
  • Like
  • Completely like
  • DK/RA

FUELGAS: Fuel used for car/cars - Gas

Question text: Which fuel do you/does your family member use for the car/cars? - Gas

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned a car that's in a working condition

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

CRTFAIR: Are courts in Georgia fair?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia fair?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

MINREF2: The number of ministries in Georgia…

Question text: Do you think that the number of ministries in Georgia…

Values:
  • Should decrease
  • Should increase
  • Stay the same
  • DK/RA

INTTVPIRV: TV programs present govenrment's or the opposition's opinion - TV Pirveli

Question text: In your opinion, whose interests do the TV programs about/on politics and current events in Georgia present on the following TV channels - the government's or the opposition’s? - TV Pirveli

Values:
  • Government's Interest
  • Opposition's Interest
  • Interest of neither
  • Interest of both
  • I do not watch this channel
  • DK/RA

KNATT: Did you know that everyone can attend the plenary sessions and committee hearings in the parliament?

Question text: Did you know that everyone can attend the plenary sessions and committee hearings in the parliament?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • RA

PRLETHIC: Is it necessary to issue a document, according to which parliament members will be responsible for their unethical behavior?

Question text: In your opinion, is it necessary or not for the parliament to issue a document, according to which parliament members will be responsible for their unethical behavior?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

MENMP: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the work of current male members of the parliament (MPs)?

Question text: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the work of current male members of the parliament (MPs)?

Values:
  • Very dissatisfied
  • Dissatisfied
  • Neither satisfied, nor dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • Very satisfied
  • DK/RA

BZLIKE: Do you like or dislike that Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently involved in Georgian politics?

Question text: Do you like or dislike that Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently involved in Georgian politics?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who said Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently involved in Georgian politics

Values:
  • Like
  • Dislike
  • DK
  • RA

HRSFAM: How frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed in their family

Question text: In your opinion, how frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed…? - In their family

Values:
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Frequently
  • DK/RA

PATRCHNG: Has the attitude towards Patriarchate of Georgia changed during the last years?

Question text: In your opinion, has the attitude towards Patriarchate of Georgia changed during the last years?

Values:
  • Yes, positively
  • Yes, negatively
  • Has not changed
  • DK/RA

SANCTFINE: Sanctions for MP for verbal abuse - Fine

Question text: In your opinion, what kind of sanctions should the MP be subjected to for verbal abuse? - Fine

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • No sanctions
  • DK/RA

PLTINTPROS: Do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - Prosecutor's Office

Question text: In your opinion, do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - Prosecutor's Office

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partially
  • DK/RA

WOMENMP: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the work of current female members of the parliament (MPs)?

Question text: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the work of current female members of the parliament (MPs)?

Values:
  • Very dissatisfied
  • Dissatisfied
  • Neither satisfied, nor dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • Very satisfied
  • DK/RA

CHRCHBDGET: In your opinion, should the church be financed by the state budget?

Question text: In your opinion, should the church be financed by the state budget?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

HRSTRAN: How frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed in public transport

Question text: In your opinion, how frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed…? - In public transport

Values:
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Frequently
  • DK/RA

SANCSPAUTH: Sanctions for MP for verbal abuse - Suspension or intrusion of authority

Question text: In your opinion, what kind of sanctions should the MP be subjected to for verbal abuse? - Suspension or intrusion of authority

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • No sanctions
  • DK/RA

WOMENPLT: Do you agree or disagree with the statement, “More women in politics”?

Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the statement, “More women in politics”?

Values:
  • Agree
  • Disagree
  • DK/RA

NUMCAR: How many cars does your family own?

Question text: How many cars does your family own?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who owned a car that's in a working condition
Answer options '3' and '4 and more' were merged as '3 and more'

Values:
  • One
  • Two
  • Three and more
  • DK/RA

HRSINST: How frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed at their educational institution

Question text: In your opinion, how frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed…? - At their educational institution

Values:
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Frequently
  • DK/RA

SANCOTHER: Sanctions for MP for verbal abuse - Other

Question text: In your opinion, what kind of sanctions should the MP be subjected to for verbal abuse? - Other

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • No sanctions
  • DK/RA

DOMVIOL: Do the state institutions efficiently fight against domestic violence in Georgia?

Question text: In your opinion, do the state institutions efficiently fight against domestic violence in Georgia?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • They do not fight against it at all
  • DK/RA

MENJOB: How easy of difficult it is for men to find a job in Georgia?

Question text: How easy of difficult it is for men to find a job in Georgia?

Values:
  • Very easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very difficult
  • DK/RA

SANCWARN: Sanctions for MP for verbal abuse - Warning

Question text: In your opinion, what kind of sanctions should the MP be subjected to for verbal abuse? - Warning

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • No sanctions
  • DK/RA

BZDISLIKE: Do you like or dislike that Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently NOT involved in Georgian politics?

Question text: Do you like or dislike that Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently NOT involved in Georgian politics?

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who said Bidzina Ivanishvili is currently NOT involved in Georgian politics

Values:
  • Like
  • Dislike
  • DK/RA

KNLAWPRC: Did you know that citizens are able to get involved in the process of law making?

Question text: Did you know that citizens are able to get involved in the process of law making?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • RA

PRSLGHT: Should a person serve a sentence for using light Drugs (E.g. Marijuana)

Question text: Should a person serve a sentence (go to prison) for using the following types of drugs? -Light drugs (E.g. marijuana)

Values:
  • Should serve a sentence
  • Should not serve a sentence
  • Do not know anything about these drugs
  • DK/RA

WOMENJB: How easy or difficult it is for women to find a job in Georgia?

Question text: How easy or difficult it is for women to find a job in Georgia?

Values:
  • Very easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
  • Very difficult
  • DK/RA

CURGVMNT: The current Government of Georgia is…

Question text: In your opinion, the current Government of Georgia is…

Values:
  • Pro-western
  • Pro-Russian
  • Tries to have equally good relations with Russia and Europe.
  • DK
  • RA

MAYRREP: To what extent does your city’s/municipality’s Mayor represent your interests?

Question text: To what extent does your city’s/municipality’s Mayor represent your interests? Please use this card, where ‘1’ means ‘does not represent at all’ and ‘5’ means ‘fully represents’.

Values:
  • Does not represent at all
  • Rather does not represent
  • On average
  • Rather represents
  • Fully represents
  • DK
  • RA

HRSJOB: How frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed at work

Question text: In your opinion, how frequently or rarely are women oppressed or harassed…? - At work

Values:
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Frequently
  • DK/RA

SANCINTVT: Sanctions for MP for verbal abuse - Temporary restrictions on international visits

Question text: In your opinion, what kind of sanctions should the MP be subjected to for verbal abuse? - Temporary restrictions on international visits

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • No sanctions
  • DK/RA

NGCNLEG: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to improving the legislation?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to improving the legislation?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

CRTBACH: Were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Bachana Akhalaia

Question text: In your opinion, were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Bachana Akhalaia

Values:
  • Fair
  • Unfair
  • Haven’t heard of this person/court case or the decision
  • DK
  • RA

PLTINTMIA: Do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Question text: In your opinion, do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partially
  • DK/RA

GEOHOPE: Do you think that there is hope for Georgia?

Question text: And finally, do you think that there is hope for Georgia?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

RUSNMFRN: Which statement do you agree with?

Question text: Please tell me, which of these two statements do you agree with? Statement 1: The Russian Federation is an occupant and enemy of Georgia, and we should not have good neighborly relations until the de-occupation of territories. Statement 2: The Russian Federation is Georgia’s neighbor with same religion as ours and with whom, historically, we have a lot of common values, and despite the occupation we should have good neighborly relations.

Note: Answer options 'Fully agree' and 'Agree' were merged together

Values:
  • Russia is an occupant and enemy of Georgia, and we should not have good neighborly relations
  • Russia is Georgia’s neighbor with same religion and despite the occupation we should have good neighborly relations.
  • Agree with neither
  • DK/RA

FUELCHEAT: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Trusting that I will not be cheated

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Trusting that I will not be cheated

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

BZINVLPLT: In your opinion, is Bidzina Ivanishvili currently involved in Georgian politics?

Question text: In your opinion, is Bidzina Ivanishvili currently involved in Georgian politics?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK/RA

SATANIM: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Solving issues of homeless animals

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Solving issues of homeless animals

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK/RA

JDUNFDEC: Should judges who made unfair decisions as a result of pressure in the past be able to work in courts?

Question text: In your opinion, should judges who made unfair decisions as a result of pressure in the past be able to work in courts?

Values:
  • Yes, everyone should be given a chance to improve
  • No, such judges should no longer work in courts
  • We never had such judges
  • DK/RA

SATGAS: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Gas supply

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Gas supply

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK
  • RA

CRTRULPR: Are courts in Georgia under the influence of the ruling party?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia under the influence of the ruling party?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK
  • RA

NGEQUAL: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to equality between men and women?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to equality between men and women?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

SATELECTR: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Electricity supply

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Electricity supply

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • RA

CRTCORUPT: Are courts in Georgia corrupt?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia corrupt?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK
  • RA

CRTVANO: Were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Vano Merabishvili

Question text: In your opinion, were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Vano Merabishvili

Values:
  • Fair
  • Unfair
  • Haven’t heard of this person/court case or the decision
  • DK/RA

NGHMR: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to protection of human rights?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to protection of human rights?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

PATRDISC: Should events going on in the Patriarchate be a subject of public discussion?

Question text: In your opinion, should events going on in the Patriarchate be a subject of public discussion?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • Haven’t heard anything about the ongoing events in the Patriarchate
  • DK/RA

FUELCOMP: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Only this company/companies has/have got the fuel which I/we use

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Only this company/companies has/have got the fuel which I/we use

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

NGDEMD: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to development of democracy?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to development of democracy?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

SATTRASH: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Trash collection

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Trash collection

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK/RA

PLITINTSSS: Do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - State Security Service

Question text: In your opinion, do the following institutions serve the interests of the ruling political party? - State Security Service

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partially
  • DK
  • RA

FUELTERR: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Territorial proximity to/or large number of gasoline stations

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Territorial proximity to/or large number of gasoline stations

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

CRTJUDINFL: Are courts in Georgia controlled by influential judicial groups?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia controlled by influential judicial groups?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK
  • RA

SATGREEN: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Parks/squares/green space

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Parks/squares/green space

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK
  • RA

SATCLEAN: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Cleanness

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Ensuring cleanness in settlements

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK/RA

FUELOTHR: Company's fuel used for car - Other

Question text: Generally speaking, which company's fuel do you use for your car? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

SATSTRT: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Proper condition of streets

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Proper condition of streets

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK

NGMNRGH: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to protection of minority rights?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to protection of minority rights?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

NGMNGOV: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to monitoring the government?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to monitoring the government?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

FUELOTH: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Other

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Other

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

SATTRANSP: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Public transportation

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Public transportation

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK
  • RA

FUELQUAL: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Fuel quality

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Fuel quality

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

CRTSAAK: Were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Mikheil Saakashvili

Question text: In your opinion, were the decisions made by the court fair or unfair in regard to the following people: Mikheil Saakashvili (The verdict regarding pardon of convicts on Sandro Girgvliani's case)

Values:
  • Fair
  • Unfair
  • Haven’t heard of this person/court case or the decision
  • DK
  • RA

CRTOPPINFL: Are courts in Georgia under the influence of the opposition?

Question text: Please, tell me, are courts in Georgia under the influence of the opposition?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK
  • RA

FUELTRUST: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Trusting that the fuel is not falsified

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Trusting that the fuel is not falsified

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

SAKRREPR: To what extent does your city’s/municipality’s Sakrebulo represent the interest of people like you?

Question text: To what extent does your city’s/municipality’s Sakrebulo represent the interest of people like you? Please use this card, where ‘1’ means ‘does not represent at all’ and ‘5’ means ‘fully represents’.

Values:
  • Does not represent at all
  • Rather does not represent
  • On average
  • Rather represents
  • Fully represents
  • DK
  • RA

NGECNDEV: To what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to country’s economic development?

Question text: There are many non-governmental organizations working in Georgia today. In your opinion, to what extent do the NGOs in Georgia contribute to country’s economic development?

Values:
  • Can not contribute at all
  • Rather can not contribute
  • Rather contribute
  • Fully contribute
  • DK/RA

FUELBONUS: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Opportunity to participate in contests or accumulate bonus points

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Opportunity to participate in contests or accumulate bonus points

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

PRDNSAAK: Do you think that President Giorgi Margvelashvili should pardon Mikheil Saakashvili?

Question text: If Mikheil Saakashvili should come to Georgia, he is exposed to imprisonment. Do you think that President Giorgi Margvelashvili should pardon Mikheil Saakashvili?

Values:
  • Yes
  • No
  • DK
  • RA

SATWATER: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Water supply

Question text: To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the following in your settlement? - Water supply

Values:
  • Dissatisfied
  • Rather dissatisfied than satisfied
  • Rather satisfied than dissatisfied
  • Satisfied
  • DK/RA

FUELPRICE: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Low prices

Question text: What determines your or your family member’s choice of fuel? - Low prices

Note: The question was asked to the respondents who used petrol or diesel for their cars

Values:
  • Mentioned
  • Not mentioned
  • DK

SETTYPE: Settlement type

Question text: Settlement type

Values:
  • Capital
  • Urban
  • Rural

AGEGROUP: Age of the respondent

Question text: Age of the respondent

Note: This variable was recoded from open-ended question

Values:
  • 18-35
  • 36-55
  • 56+

RESPSEX: Gender of the respondent

Question text: Gender of the respondent

Values:
  • Male
  • Female

HHASIZE: Number of adults per household

Question text: Number of adults per household

Values:
  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
  • Six and more

HHSIZE: Household size

Question text: Household size

Values:
  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
  • Six and more

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