DDI_GHA_2006_ISG_v01_M DataFirst 2012-11-01 NADA Version 02 (July 2013). Edited from Version 01 DDI (ddi-zaf-datafirst-isg-year-v1.1) that was done by DataFirst. International Stability: What People in Ghana Are Thinking 2006 ISG 2006 GHA_2006_ISG_v01_M University of Cape Coast, Ghana NADA DataFirst Helpdesk World Bank Microdata Library Public Opinion Survey [ind/pos] Version 01: Edited, anonymised data for licensed distribution mass political behaviour, attitudes/opinion [4.6] This survey, conducted February 2 to May 2, 2006, recorded public opinion in Ghana on issues such as the global threat of terrorism, the United States foreign policy, and questions pertaining to the Middle East and Africa. Ghana The Upper West, Greater Accra and Cape coast regions of Ghana. The data is at country level only Units of analysis in the survey are individuals Persons aged 18 and over in the surveyed areas Sample survey data [ssd] Respondents were asked to give their opinion on which two countries they thought were the greatest threats to international stability. Many questions focused on the Unites States' involvement in the war on terrorism. Those surveyed were also queried on whether they thought if they agreed that United States' troops should be brought in to reduce ethnic violence in Africa and the Middle East if attempts were unsuccessful by the United Nations. They were also asked to state if they thought the United States should fight terrorism even if no other country supported them. The issue of the United States' use of torture centers in foreign countries as part of its strategy on terrorism was also asked. Respondents were queried if they thought that the United States' involvement in Iraq has left it better or worse and if the overthrow of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was worth it. Some questions dealt with Islam and its relationship to modernity and democracy. Respondents were asked if they thought George W. Bush's administration had a policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim world and whether the democratization of that region of the Muslim world will increase or decrease violent aggression against western interests. Background data was collected on sex, age, marital status, nationality, religion, education level, employment status, and political ideology. Topics: Bush Administration (George W., 2001-), culture change, democracy, foreign policy, Hussein, Saddam, Iraq War, Islam, Israeli Palestinian conflict, Middle East, public opinion, terrorism, violence A nonprobability purposive sampling strategy was used for this study. Attempts to conduct a random/probability sampling technique in Ghana were difficult because of the dilemma of obtaining a complete sampling list of the population, whereby everyone in the population would have an equal or known chance of being included in the sample. Given this sampling limitation, the study used purposive sampling, allowing the researcher to use his judgment when selecting cases that were both difficult and informative regarding the specific content under investigation. Face-to-face [f2f] Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include: - the Identification of the Primary Investigator - the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation) - the survey reference number - the source and date of download Example: Idris Sharif, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. International Stability: What People in Ghana Are Thinking 2006. Ref. GHA_2006_ISG_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies?q=international+stability:+what+ghanians+are+thinking,+2006&permit;[0]=AVAILABLE on [date]. Licensed dataset, accessible under conditions The original collector of the data, ICPSR, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for uses of this collection or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses. International Stability_Ghanaians 2006 0 69 ID Number ID Number ID Number ID Number ID Number United States the greatest threat to international stability? United States the greatest threat to international stability? United States the greatest threat to international stability? United States the greatest threat to international stability? United States the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No China the greatest threat to international stability? China the greatest threat to international stability? China the greatest threat to international stability? China the greatest threat to international stability? China the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No North Korea the greatest threat to international stability? North Korea the greatest threat to international stability? North Korea the greatest threat to international stability? North Korea the greatest threat to international stability? North Korea the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Russia the greatest threat to international stability? Russia the greatest threat to international stability? Russia the greatest threat to international stability? Russia the greatest threat to international stability? Russia the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Israel the greatest threat to international stability? Israel the greatest threat to international stability? Israel the greatest threat to international stability? Israel the greatest threat to international stability? Israel the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Iran the greatest threat to international stability? Iran the greatest threat to international stability? Iran the greatest threat to international stability? Iran the greatest threat to international stability? Iran the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Syria the greatest threat to international stability? Syria the greatest threat to international stability? Syria the greatest threat to international stability? Syria the greatest threat to international stability? Syria the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Iraq the greatest threat to international stability? Iraq the greatest threat to international stability? Iraq the greatest threat to international stability? Iraq the greatest threat to international stability? Iraq the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Afghanistan the greatest threat to international stability? Afghanistan the greatest threat to international stability? Afghanistan the greatest threat to international stability? Afghanistan the greatest threat to international stability? Afghanistan the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Pakistan the greatest threat to international stability? Pakistan the greatest threat to international stability? Pakistan the greatest threat to international stability? Pakistan the greatest threat to international stability? Pakistan the greatest threat to international stability? 1 Yes 2 No Not sure Not sure Not sure Not sure Not sure 1 Yes 2 No Other Other Other Other Other 1 Yes 2 No Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Africa favor Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Africa favor Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Africa favor Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Africa favor Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Africa favor 1 Definitley 2 Probably 3 Probably not 4 Definitely not 5 Not sure Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Middle East f Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Middle East f Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Middle East f Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Middle East f Actions by UN/Others not successful in reducing ethnic violence in Middle East f 1 Definitely 2 Probably 3 Probably not 4 Definitely not 5 Not sure How much you agree/disagree with the idea of the US establishing permanent milit How much you agree/disagree with the idea of the US establishing permanent milit How much you agree/disagree with the idea of the US establishing permanent milit How much you agree/disagree with the idea of the US establishing permanent milit How much you agree/disagree with the idea of the US establishing permanent milit 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not sure Which two of the following do you believe are most responsible for the growth of Which two of the following do you believe are most responsible for the growth of Which two of the following do you believe are most responsible for the growth of Which two of the following do you believe are most responsible for the growth of Which two of the following do you believe are most responsible for the growth of 1 Political corruption 2 Islamic religion itself 3 The global spread of democracy 4 The global spread of Western culture 5 United States policy in the Middle East 6 Not sure Second most responsible for growth of Islamic militancy Second most responsible for growth of Islamic militancy Second most responsible for growth of Islamic militancy Second most responsible for growth of Islamic militancy Second most responsible for growth of Islamic militancy 1 Political corruption 2 Islamic religion itself 3 The global spread of democracy 4 The global spread of Western culture 5 United States policy in the Middle East 6 Not sure Support institutions like ICJ is the right policy even if it would Limit US mili Support institutions like ICJ is the right policy even if it would Limit US mili Support institutions like ICJ is the right policy even if it would Limit US mili Support institutions like ICJ is the right policy even if it would Limit US mili Support institutions like ICJ is the right policy even if it would Limit US mili 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure Torture should not be allowed in interrogations even if information obtained cou Torture should not be allowed in interrogations even if information obtained cou Torture should not be allowed in interrogations even if information obtained cou Torture should not be allowed in interrogations even if information obtained cou Torture should not be allowed in interrogations even if information obtained cou 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not sure If there is probable evidence the US violated international law then the US shou If there is probable evidence the US violated international law then the US shou If there is probable evidence the US violated international law then the US shou If there is probable evidence the US violated international law then the US shou If there is probable evidence the US violated international law then the US shou 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure It would be an excellent strategy if Muslims in the world community were more or It would be an excellent strategy if Muslims in the world community were more or It would be an excellent strategy if Muslims in the world community were more or It would be an excellent strategy if Muslims in the world community were more or It would be an excellent strategy if Muslims in the world community were more or 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure Although capitalism helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not Although capitalism helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not Although capitalism helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not Although capitalism helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not Although capitalism helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure Although democracy helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not s Although democracy helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not s Although democracy helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not s Although democracy helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not s Although democracy helped bring some prosperity to the western world it is not s 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure Each society or nation has a right to its own cultural and religious practices - Each society or nation has a right to its own cultural and religious practices - Each society or nation has a right to its own cultural and religious practices - Each society or nation has a right to its own cultural and religious practices - Each society or nation has a right to its own cultural and religious practices - 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure There are no correct values that can be applied across all cultures, societies, There are no correct values that can be applied across all cultures, societies, There are no correct values that can be applied across all cultures, societies, There are no correct values that can be applied across all cultures, societies, There are no correct values that can be applied across all cultures, societies, 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure If other nations are unwilling to support America in its war against terrorism a If other nations are unwilling to support America in its war against terrorism a If other nations are unwilling to support America in its war against terrorism a If other nations are unwilling to support America in its war against terrorism a If other nations are unwilling to support America in its war against terrorism a 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure Many of the problems that now exist in the Middle East can be traced to misguide Many of the problems that now exist in the Middle East can be traced to misguide Many of the problems that now exist in the Middle East can be traced to misguide Many of the problems that now exist in the Middle East can be traced to misguide Many of the problems that now exist in the Middle East can be traced to misguide 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure In recent months there have been reports the US has set up and used torture cent In recent months there have been reports the US has set up and used torture cent In recent months there have been reports the US has set up and used torture cent In recent months there have been reports the US has set up and used torture cent In recent months there have been reports the US has set up and used torture cent 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure US has the right to illegally abduct suspected persons associated with terrorist US has the right to illegally abduct suspected persons associated with terrorist US has the right to illegally abduct suspected persons associated with terrorist US has the right to illegally abduct suspected persons associated with terrorist US has the right to illegally abduct suspected persons associated with terrorist 1 Very supportive 2 Moderately supportive 3 Not supportive 4 Not sure If countries support a particular international agreement, which the US disagree If countries support a particular international agreement, which the US disagree If countries support a particular international agreement, which the US disagree If countries support a particular international agreement, which the US disagree If countries support a particular international agreement, which the US disagree 1 Agree Strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree Strongly 5 Not sure Would you rather see a UN with additional authority over resolving international Would you rather see a UN with additional authority over resolving international Would you rather see a UN with additional authority over resolving international Would you rather see a UN with additional authority over resolving international Would you rather see a UN with additional authority over resolving international 1 Agree Strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree Strongly 5 Not Sure To a great extent US history involved the oppression of Non-white people To a great extent US history involved the oppression of Non-white people To a great extent US history involved the oppression of Non-white people To a great extent US history involved the oppression of Non-white people To a great extent US history involved the oppression of Non-white people 1 Agree Strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree Strongly 5 Not Sure Attacks against US during past decade by Islamic fundamentalists are justified l Attacks against US during past decade by Islamic fundamentalists are justified l Attacks against US during past decade by Islamic fundamentalists are justified l Attacks against US during past decade by Islamic fundamentalists are justified l Attacks against US during past decade by Islamic fundamentalists are justified l 1 Agree Strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree Strongly 5 Not Sure The US is a racially prejudice country The US is a racially prejudice country The US is a racially prejudice country The US is a racially prejudice country The US is a racially prejudice country 1 Agree Strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree Strongly 5 Not Sure Prior to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq by US and coalitional forces did Iraq have WM Prior to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq by US and coalitional forces did Iraq have WM Prior to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq by US and coalitional forces did Iraq have WM Prior to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq by US and coalitional forces did Iraq have WM Prior to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq by US and coalitional forces did Iraq have WM 1 Iraq had WMD and was a threat to the US 2 Iraq did not have WMD and was not a threat to the US 3 Not sure In 2003 of the Iraq Invasion, did you think the US and coalitional forces were l In 2003 of the Iraq Invasion, did you think the US and coalitional forces were l In 2003 of the Iraq Invasion, did you think the US and coalitional forces were l In 2003 of the Iraq Invasion, did you think the US and coalitional forces were l In 2003 of the Iraq Invasion, did you think the US and coalitional forces were l 1 Mostly liberators 2 Mostly occupiers 3 Both liberators and occupiers 4 Not sure Thinking about the hardship and suffering some people have endured since the inv Thinking about the hardship and suffering some people have endured since the inv Thinking about the hardship and suffering some people have endured since the inv Thinking about the hardship and suffering some people have endured since the inv Thinking about the hardship and suffering some people have endured since the inv 1 Worth it 2 Not worth it 3 Not sure Is Iraq much better off today, somewhat better off or, somewhat worse off? Is Iraq much better off today, somewhat better off or, somewhat worse off? Is Iraq much better off today, somewhat better off or, somewhat worse off? Is Iraq much better off today, somewhat better off or, somewhat worse off? Is Iraq much better off today, somewhat better off or, somewhat worse off? 1 Better off 2 Somewhat better off 3 Somewhat worst off 4 Worst off 5 Not sure Should the US and British military forces leave immediately, next few months or, Should the US and British military forces leave immediately, next few months or, Should the US and British military forces leave immediately, next few months or, Should the US and British military forces leave immediately, next few months or, Should the US and British military forces leave immediately, next few months or, 1 Immediately 2 Next few months 3 Stay longer 4 Not sure Considering the idea the US has not found WMD do you think the US should be brou Considering the idea the US has not found WMD do you think the US should be brou Considering the idea the US has not found WMD do you think the US should be brou Considering the idea the US has not found WMD do you think the US should be brou Considering the idea the US has not found WMD do you think the US should be brou 1 Should be brought before an international court 2 Should not be brought before an international court 3 Not sure Do you think Islam is resistant to modernity? Do you think Islam is resistant to modernity? Do you think Islam is resistant to modernity? Do you think Islam is resistant to modernity? Do you think Islam is resistant to modernity? 1 Resistant to modernity 2 Not resistant modernity 3 Not sure Do you think Islam is supportive of democratic ideals? Do you think Islam is supportive of democratic ideals? Do you think Islam is supportive of democratic ideals? Do you think Islam is supportive of democratic ideals? Do you think Islam is supportive of democratic ideals? 1 Supportive 2 Not supportive 3 Not sure Do you think the disagreement between Islam, democracy, and capitalism is relate Do you think the disagreement between Islam, democracy, and capitalism is relate Do you think the disagreement between Islam, democracy, and capitalism is relate Do you think the disagreement between Islam, democracy, and capitalism is relate Do you think the disagreement between Islam, democracy, and capitalism is relate 1 Clash of cultures 2 Ideology and history 3 Not sure Do you think US President George W. Bush's administration has a policy of democr Do you think US President George W. Bush's administration has a policy of democr Do you think US President George W. Bush's administration has a policy of democr Do you think US President George W. Bush's administration has a policy of democr Do you think US President George W. Bush's administration has a policy of democr 1 Has a policy to democratize 2 Does not have a policy to democratize 3 Not sure Do you think a United States policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim wo Do you think a United States policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim wo Do you think a United States policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim wo Do you think a United States policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim wo Do you think a United States policy of democratizing the region of the Muslim wo 1 Increase violent hostility 2 Remain basically the same 3 Decrease violent hostility 4 Not sure Given the situation of unequal power Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians ar Given the situation of unequal power Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians ar Given the situation of unequal power Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians ar Given the situation of unequal power Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians ar Given the situation of unequal power Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians ar 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a When considering the situation of unequal military power, Iraqi resistance and a 1 Agree strongly 2 Agree 3 Disagree 4 Disagree strongly 5 Not Sure How often, if at all, do you perceive that close friends or associates are hesit How often, if at all, do you perceive that close friends or associates are hesit How often, if at all, do you perceive that close friends or associates are hesit How often, if at all, do you perceive that close friends or associates are hesit How often, if at all, do you perceive that close friends or associates are hesit 1 Often 2 Fairly often 3 Occasionally 4 Never or almost never 5 Not sure How often, if at all, do you perceive that ethnic and religious minority co-work How often, if at all, do you perceive that ethnic and religious minority co-work How often, if at all, do you perceive that ethnic and religious minority co-work How often, if at all, do you perceive that ethnic and religious minority co-work How often, if at all, do you perceive that ethnic and religious minority co-work 1 Often 2 Fairly often 3 Occasionally 4 Never or almost never 5 Not sure Age Age Age Age Age 1 18-27 yrs 2 28-36 yrs 3 37-46 yrs 4 47-56 yrs 5 57-66 yrs 6 67-76 yrs 7 77-86 yrs Gender Gender Gender Gender Gender 1 Male 2 Female Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status 1 Single/Never married 2 Married 3 Separated 4 Divorced 5 Widow(er) What is Your country of Birth What is Your country of Birth What is Your country of Birth What is Your country of Birth What is Your country of Birth 1 European origin 2 Non-European origin Country of Birth Country of Birth Country of Birth Country of Birth Country of Birth 1 Ghana 2 Other Religious Orientation Religious Orientation Religious Orientation Religious Orientation Religious Orientation 1 Christian 2 Muslim 3 Jewish 4 Hindu 5 Buddhist 6 Agnostic 7 Other 8 No specific religious orientation Completed Elementary or Primary School Education Completed Elementary or Primary School Education Completed Elementary or Primary School Education Completed Elementary or Primary School Education Completed Elementary or Primary School Education 1 Yes 2 No Completed Junior High School or Senior Secondary School Completed Junior High School or Senior Secondary School Completed Junior High School or Senior Secondary School Completed Junior High School or Senior Secondary School Completed Junior High School or Senior Secondary School 1 Yes 2 No Completed High School or Senior Secondary School Completed High School or Senior Secondary School Completed High School or Senior Secondary School Completed High School or Senior Secondary School Completed High School or Senior Secondary School 1 Yes 2 No Completed College or University Completed College or University Completed College or University Completed College or University Completed College or University 1 Yes 2 No If you have at attended college or university what is the highest degree you hav If you have at attended college or university what is the highest degree you hav If you have at attended college or university what is the highest degree you hav If you have at attended college or university what is the highest degree you hav If you have at attended college or university what is the highest degree you hav 1 Diploma 2 Certificate 3 Bachelor's degree 4 Master's degree 5 Ph.D. 99 Not Applicable What is your employment status? What is your employment status? What is your employment status? What is your employment status? What is your employment status? 1 Unemployed 2 Full-time work 35 hrs or more per week 3 Part-time work 34 hrs or less per week 4 No Response Political View Political View Political View Political View Political View 1 Progressive 2 Liberal 3 Moderate 4 Conservative 5 Reactionary 6 Not sure Identify the regions of the world you have visited Identify the regions of the world you have visited Identify the regions of the world you have visited Identify the regions of the world you have visited Identify the regions of the world you have visited 1 Europe 2 North America 3 South America 4 Caribbean 5 Middle East 6 South East Asia 7 Asia 8 Have Not Visited Other Parts of the World Identify the regions of the world where you have lived and worked Identify the regions of the world where you have lived and worked Identify the regions of the world where you have lived and worked Identify the regions of the world where you have lived and worked Identify the regions of the world where you have lived and worked 1 Europe 2 North America 3 South America 4 Caribbean 5 Middle East 6 South East Asia 7 Asia 8 Have not worked in Other Parts of the World Sources of News Information (First Choice) Sources of News Information (First Choice) Sources of News Information (First Choice) Sources of News Information (First Choice) Sources of News Information (First Choice) 1 Hearsay 2 Friends 3 Family members 4 Newspapers 5 Radio 6 Television 7 Internet 8 No Response Sources of News Information (Second Choice) Sources of News Information (Second Choice) Sources of News Information (Second Choice) Sources of News Information (Second Choice) Sources of News Information (Second Choice) 1 Hearsay 2 Friends 3 Family members 4 Newspapers 5 Radio 6 Television 7 Internet 8 No Response Sources of News Information (Third Choice) Sources of News Information (Third Choice) Sources of News Information (Third Choice) Sources of News Information (Third Choice) Sources of News Information (Third Choice) 1 Hearsay 2 Friends 3 Family members 4 Newspapers 5 Radio 6 Television 7 Internet 8 No Response