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World Values Survey Official Aggregate 1981-2008

Albania, Andorra, Argentina...and 81 more, 1981 - 2008
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Data file: wvs1981_2008_v20090914

World Values Survey 1981-2008 official aggregate

Cases: 257597
Variables: 1079

Variables

e154
concerned with people in the neighbourhood
e155
concerned with people in the region
e156
concerned with fellow countrymen
e157
concerned with europeans
e158
concerned with human kind
e159
concerned with elderly people
e160
concerned with unemployed people
e161
concerned with immigrants
e162
concerned with sick and disabled people
e163
prepared to help immediate family
e164
prepared to help people in the neighbourhood
e165
prepared to help elderly people
e166
prepared to help immigrants
e167
prepared to help sick and disabled people
e168
reason to help: moral duty to help elderly people
e169
reason to help: sympathise with old people
e170
reason to help: in the interest of society
e171
reason to help: own interest
e172
reason to help: do something in return for old people
e173
reason to help: moral duty to help immigrants
e174
reason to help: sympathise with immigrants
e175
reason to help: in the interest of society
e176
reason to help: own interest
e177
reason to help: do something in return for immigrants
e178
close to any particular party
e179
which party would you vote for: first choice
e180
which party would you vote for: second choice
e181
if don´t know, which party appeals to you most
e182
party that would never vote
e183
are you close to this party
e184
aggression from neighbouring country
e185
exploitation of local resources
e186
cultural invasion by the west
e187
regularly read a daily newspaper
e188
frequency watches tv
e189
tv most important entertainment
e190
why are there people living in need: first
e191
why are there people living in need: second
e192
least liked group in society
e193
least liked allow: hold office
e194
least liked allow: teach
e195
least liked allow: demonstrate
e196
extent of political corruption
e197
opinion on terrorism
e198
using violence for political goals not justified
e203
rapid implementation of market reforms have negative impact on national stabilit
e204
effect of market economic reforms
e205
political parties serve the social and political needs of people
e206
free and fair elections will reduce terrorism
e207
[country] should have close relations with france
e208
[country] should have close relations with united states
e209
would persist to immigrate abroad if r´s economic situation was better
e211
opinion about the problem of palestine and israel
e212
opinion about 11th september airliners crash action by religious fundamentalists
e213
woman should not work outside unless forced to do so
e214
western democracy is the best political system for country
e215
it is necessary to fight terrorism by military means
e216
[country] needs foreign military cooperation to combat terrorism
e217
science and technology are making our lives healthier, easier, and more comforta
e218
because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next
e219
science and technology make our way of life change too fast
e220
we depend too much on science and not enough on faith
e221b
political action recently done: attending peaceful/lawful demonstrations
e222
political action: other
e222b
political action recently done: other
e224
democracy: governments tax the rich and subsidize the poor.
e225
democracy: religious authorities interpret the laws.
e226
democracy: people choose their leaders in free elections.
e227
democracy: people receive state aid for unemployment.
e228
democracy: the army takes over when government is incompetent.
e229
democracy: civil rights protect people’s liberty against oppression.
e230
democracy: the economy is prospering.
e231
democracy: criminals are severely punished.
e232
democracy: people can change the laws in referendums.
e233
democracy: women have the same rights as men.
e234
the world is better off, or worse off, because of science and technology
e235
importance of democracy
e236
democraticness in own country
e237
heard of the millennium development goals
e238
most serious problem of the world: 1st choice
e238_es
most serious problem of the world: 1st choice
e239
most serious problem of the world: 2nd choice
e239_es
most serious problem of the world: 2nd choice
e240
most serious problem for own country: 1st choice
e240_es
most serious problem for own country: 1st choice
e241
most serious problem for own country: 2nd choice
e241_es
most serious problem for own country: 2nd choice
e242
mdg: reduce extreme poverty
e243
mdg: increase primary education
e244
mdg: reduce child mortality
e245
mdg: fight hiv
e246
mdg: improve housing conditions
e247
priority: global poverty versus national problems
e248
information source: daily newspaper
e249
information source: news broadcasts on radio or tv
e250
information source: printed magazines
e251
information source: in depth reports on radio or tv
e252
information source: books
e253
information source: internet, email
e254
information source: talk with friends or colleagues
e255
how often use of pc
e256
general party preference
e257
voted in recent parliament elections
f001
thinking about meaning and purpose of life
f002
feeling that life is meaningless
f003
thinking about death
f004
life is meaningful because god exits
f005
try to get the best out of life
f006
death is inevitable
f007
death has meaning if you believe in god
f008
death is a natural resting point
f009
sorrow has meaning if you believe in god
f010
life has no meaning
f011
is there good and evil in everyone
f012
do you ever regret having done something
f014
worth risking life for: my country
f015
worth risking life for: another’s life
f016
worth risking life for: justice
f017
worth risking life for: freedom
f018
worth risking life for: peace
f019
worth risking life for: religion
f020
worth risking life for: other
f021
worth risking life for: don’t know
f022
statement: good and evil
f023
statement: religion and truth
f024
belong to religious denomination
f025
religious denomination
f026
former religious denomination
f027
which former religious denomination
f028
how often do you attend religious services
f029
raised religiously
f030
attendance religious services 12 years old
f031
important: religious service birth
f032
important: religious service marriage
f033
important: religious service death
f034
religious person
f035
churches give answers: moral problems
f036
churches give answers: the problems of family life
f037
churches give answers: people´s spiritual needs
f038
churches give answers: the social problems
f039
importance of religion in the future
f040
churches speak out on: disarmament
f041
churches speak out on: abortion
f042
churches speak out on: third world problems
f043
churches speak out on: extramarital affairs
f044
churches speak out on: unemployment
f045
churches speak out on: racial discrimination
f046
churches speak out on: euthanasia
f047
churches speak out on: homosexuality
f048
churches speak out on: ecology and environmental issues
f049
churches speak out on: government policy
f050
believe in: god
f051
believe in: life after death
f052
believe in: people have a soul
f053
believe in: hell
f054
believe in: heaven
f055
believe in: sin
f056
believe in: telepathy
f057
believe in: re-incarnation
f058
believe in: angels
f059
believe in: devil
f060
believe in: resurrection of the dead
f061
stick to religion vs. explore different traditions
f062
personal god vs. spirit or life force
f063
how important is god in your life
f064
get comfort and strength from religion
f065
moments of prayer, meditation...
f066
pray to god outside of religious services (i)
f067
pray to god outside of religious services (ii)
f068
1st commandment applies for myself
f069
2nd commandment applies for myself
f070
3rd commandment applies for myself
f071
4th commandment applies for myself
f072
5th commandment applies for myself
f073
6th commandment applies for myself
f074
7th commandment applies for myself
f075
8th commandment applies for myself
f076
9th commandment applies for myself
f077
10th commandment applies for myself
f078
1st commandment applies to most people
f079
2nd commandment applies to most people
f080
3rd commandment applies to most people
f081
4th commandment applies to most people
f082
5th commandment applies to most people
f083
6th commandment applies to most people
f084
7th commandment applies to most people
f085
8th commandment applies to most people
f086
9th commandment applies to most people
f087
10th commandment applies to most people
f088
felt in touch with someone far away
f089
seen events that happened far away
f090
felt in touch with someone dead
f091
felt close to a powerful life force
f092
experience altered outlook on life
f093
relationship between your parents
f094
relationship between you and your mother
f095
relationship between you and your father
f096
how strict were your parents
f097
believe in: supernatural forces
f098
do you have a lucky charm
f099
lucky charm protects
f100
consult horoscope
f101
taking horoscope into account in daily life
f102
politicians who don´t believe in god are unfit for public office
f103
religious leaders should not influence how people vote
f104
better if more people with strong religious beliefs in public office
f105
religious leaders should not influence government
f106
nurse refusing legal abortion on religious grounds
f107
time for prayer and meditation in all schools
f108
government protects freedom
f109
government protects religion
f110
laws: people’s wishes
f111
only laws of the shari´a
f112
prohibiting or allowing books that attack religion
f113
church(es) influence on national politics
f114
justifiable: claiming government benefits
f115
justifiable: avoiding a fare on public transport
f116
justifiable: cheating on taxes
f117
justifiable: someone accepting a bribe
f118
justifiable: homosexuality
f119
justifiable: prostitution
f120
justifiable: abortion
f121
justifiable: divorce
f122
justifiable: euthanasia
f123
justifiable: suicide
f124
justifiable: drinking alcohol
f125
justifiable: joyriding
f126
justifiable: taking soft drugs
f127
justifiable: lying
f128
justifiable: adultery
f129
justifiable: throwing away litter
f130
justifiable: driving under influence of alcohol
f131
justifiable: paying cash
f132
justifiable: having casual sex
f133
justifiable: smoking in public places
f134
justifiable: speeding over the limit
f135
justifiable: sex under the legal age of consent
f136
justifiable: political assassination
f137
justifiable: experiments with human embryos
f138
justifiable: manipulation of food
f139
justifiable: buy stolen goods
f140
justifiable: keeping money that you have found
f141
justifiable: fighting with the police
f142
justifiable: failing to report damage you’ve done accidentally to a parked vehic
f143
justifiable: threatening workers who refuse to join a strike
f144
justifiable: killing in self-defence
f145
compatriots do: claiming state benefits
f146
compatriots do: cheating on taxes
f147
compatriots do: paying in cash
f148
compatriots do: taking soft drugs
f149
compatriots do: throwing away litter
f150
compatriots do: speeding over the limit in build up areas
f151
compatriots do: driving under the influence of alcohol
f152
compatriots do: having casual sex
f153
compatriots do: avoiding a fare on public transport
f154
compatriots do: lying in own interest
f155
compatriots do: accepting a bribe
f156
how often do you drink alcohol
f157
do you drink more or less than others
f158
how serious is illegal drug-taking
f159
how serious is alcoholism
f160
stealing food punished less: young thief
f161
stealing food punished less: poor thief
f163
stealing food punished less: shop part of a supermarket chain
f164
islam requires woman to dress modestly but does not require cover face with veil
f165
violation of islam for male and female university students to attend classes tog
f166
by requiring man treat all wives equally, islam true intent is prohibit taking m
f167
monarchy is a form of government that is compatible with islam
f168
democracy is a western form of government that is not compatible with islam
f169
nationalism is incompatible with islam because islam requires ´ummah´
f170
if palestinian state established and peace with israel, islam would not oppose e
f171
if country pursues policies harmful to muslims, islam permits killing civilians
f172
a truly islamic country should not have a parliament with the right to pass laws
f173
islam requires that political rights of non muslims should be inferior to those
f174
islams requires country with majority of muslims be governed by men of islamic l
f175
religions limit democratic processes
f176
some us policies toward other countries are good and some are bad
f177
while us policies toward other countries are often bad, most ordinary americans
f178
the culture of us and other western countries has many positive attributes
f179
exposure to the culture of the us and other western countries harmful effect on
f186
religion is a cause of terrorism
f187
the content of [country] education contributes to religious extremism
f188
which is more important as a basis for marriage: parents´ approval or love
f189
when you were growing up, did your father or mother have more influence in the a
f190
how frequently do you perform the five prescribed prayers of the islam
f191
how frequently do you perform in the mosque
f192
if you feel sad and want to talk to someone, to whom do you usually turn to
f193
civil marriage is very important because it helps maintain the family
f194
how important: daily prayer
f195
how important: building a prosperous society
f196
how important: forming a happy secure family
f197
how important: building a successful professional future
f198
fate versus control
f199
justifiable: for a man to beat his wife
g001
geographical groups belonging to first
g001cs
geographical groups belonging to first (country specific)
g002
geographical groups belonging to second
g002cs
geographical groups belonging to second (country specific)
g003
geographical groups belonging to least of all
g003cs
geographical groups belonging to least of all (country specific)
Total: 1079
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