ENES ESTONIA 2007 Variable Description

ENES ESTONIA 2007

Variable description

Mihkel Solvak

Institute of Government and Politics University of Tartu

Contents INTRODUCTION...... 6 A1. ID COMPONENT - RESPONDENT WITHIN ELECTION STUDY ...... 7 A2. INTERVIEWER WITHIN ELECTION STUDY ...... 7 A3. COUNTY OF RESPONDENT ...... 7 A4. TYPE OF SETTLEMENT ...... 7 A5. CITY OF TARTU OR TARTU COUNTY ...... 7 A6. CITY DISTRICT IN TALLINN ...... 7 A7. LANGUAGE INTERVIEW CONDUCTED IN ...... 8 A8_month. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - MONTH ...... 8 A8_day. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - DAY ...... 8 A8_year. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - YEAR...... 8 V12. INTEREST IN POLITICS ...... 8 V13. HOW OFTEN WHATCH NEWS ON TV ...... 8 V14.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA.... 9 V15.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: KANAL 2 REPORTER...... 9 V16.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: TV3 SEITSMESED UUDISED... 9 V17.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV TEREVISIOONI UUDISED 10 V18. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA IN RUSSIAN ...... 10 V19.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ESIMESE BALTI KANALI UUDISED ...... 10 V20.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: KESKPÄEVATUND (KUKU RAADIO) ...... 11 V21. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: OLUKORRAST RIIGIS (RAADIO 2) ...... 11 V22. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: RAHVA TEENRID (VIKERRAADIO) ...... 11 V23. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: OTHER TV OR RADIO PROGRAM ...... 12 V24. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: NONE...... 12 V25. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: DON'T KNOW...... 12 V26. HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK READ NEWSPAPER ...... 13 V27. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: POSTIMEES ...... 13 V28. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: EESTI PÄEVALEHT ...... 13 V29. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: SL ÕHTULEHT ...... 14 V30. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: ÄRIPÄEV ...... 14 V31. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: MOLODJOŽ ESTONII ...... 15 V32. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: ESTONIJA ...... 15 V33. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DEN ZA DNJOM ...... 15 V34. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: EESTI EKSPRESS ...... 16 V35. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: MAALEHT ...... 16 V36. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: KESKNÄDAL ...... 17 V37. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: LOCAL PAPER (COUNTY, CITY OR MUNICIPALITY NEWSPAPER)...... 17 V38. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: OTHER PAPER ...... 17 V39. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DO NOT READ ANY ...... 18 V40. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DON'T KNOW OR REFUSAL ...... 18 V41. WATCHED ELECTION COVERAGE ON TV ...... 19 V42. READ PARTY NEWSPAPER OR ELECTION MATERIAL ...... 19 V43. READ ABOUT ELECTION IN OTHER NEWSPAPER ...... 19 V44. LISTENED TO ELECTION COVERAGE ON TV ...... 19 V45. TALKED WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT ELECTIONS ...... 19 V46. PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC MEETINGS ON ELECTIONS OR CAMPAIGN EVENTS .... 20 V47. VISITED WEBPAGE ABOUT ELECTIONS ...... 20 V48. SATISFIED WITH BAN ON OUTDOOR ELECTION POSTERS ...... 20 V49. DID YOU VOTE IN ELECTIONS ...... 20 V50. METHOD USED FOR VOTING ...... 20 V51. WHERE E-VOTED ...... 21 V52. E-VOTED USING COMPUTER ALONE ...... 21 V53. WHICH PARTY CANDIDATE VOTED FOR IN 2007 ...... 21 V54. CANDIDATE OR PARTY IMPORTANT FOR VOTE ...... 21 V55. MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION IN MAKING THE CHOICE ...... 21 V56. SOME OTHER CONSIDERATION ALSO IMPORTANT IN MAKING THE CHOICE ...... 22 V57. MAIN REASON FOR PARTICIPATION ...... 22 V58. SOME OTHER REASON ALSO IMPORTANT FOR PARTICIPATING ...... 22 V59. MAIN REASON FOR NOT PARTICIPATING ...... 23 V60. SOME OTHER REASON ALSO IMPORTANT FOR NOT PARTICIPATING ...... 23 V61. VOTED IN 2005 LOCAL ELECTIONS ...... 23 V62. VOTED IN 2004 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS ...... 24 V63. VOTED IN 2003 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ...... 24 V64. WHICH PARTY VOTED FOR IN 2003 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ...... 24 V65. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 1 ...... 24 V66. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 2 ...... 25 V67. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 3 ...... 25 V68. READ NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OR NEWS ON SOCIETAL ISSUES ...... 26 V69. FOLLOWED RADIO OR TV PROGRAMS ON SOCIETAL ISSUES ...... 26 V70. DISCUSSED SOCIETAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY MEMBERS . 26 V71. WRITTEN IN NEWSPAPERS (OPINION PIECES OR READERS LETTER) ...... 26 V72. SIGNED A PETITION OR OPEN LETTER ...... 27 V73. PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION MEETINGS ...... 27 V74. GIVEN A PREPARED TALK AT A PUBLIC MEETING ...... 27 V75. PARTICIPATED IN A PROTEST MARCH, PICKET, STRIKE ...... 27 V76. TAKEN PART IN ILLEGAL ACTION (UNSANCTIONED MEETING, BLOCKED STREET OR BUILDING)...... 27 V77. PARTICIPATED IN PARTY CAMPAIGN ...... 28 V78. BOUGHT SOMETHING TO SUPPORT A CAUSE ...... 28 V79. GIVEN MATERIAL SUPPORT TO PARTY ...... 28 V80. STOOD FOR ELECTION IN LOCAL OR NATIONAL ELECTIONS ...... 28 V81. WORKED WITH OTHERS ON SOLVING LOCAL ISSUE ...... 28 V82. APPLIED OR BELONGED TO A ASSOCIATION BOARD ...... 29 V83. FILED SUIT IN A COURT ...... 29 V84. WRITTEN TO OR PHONED OR MET A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CENTRAL POWER .. 29 V85. WRITTEN TO OR PHONED OR MET A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ...... 29 V86. NOT VOTED AS A PROTEST ...... 30 V87. NOT BOUGHT THING AS A PROTEST ...... 30 V88. USED THE INTERNET IN CONNECTION TO ANY ACTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE ..... 30 V89. POLITICS TOO COMPLICATED TO UNDERSTAND ...... 30 V90. POLITICIANS DO NOT CARE ABOUT OPINION OF PEOPLE LIKE ME ...... 30 V91. SUPPORT FOR STRONG LEADER ...... 31 V92. MOST PEOPLE CAN BE TRUSTED ...... 31 V93. IF DO NOT STAND UP, PEOPLE WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE ...... 31 V94. PEOPLE COOPERATE ONLY FOR PERSONAL GAIN ...... 31 V95. COUNTRY WOULD DO BETTER IF EQUALLY MEN AND WOMEN IN POLITICS ...... 31 V96. LIFE IN ESTONIA IMPROVING OR GETTING WORSE ...... 32 V97. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY ...... 32 V98. TRUST IN PRESIDENT ...... 32 V99. TRUST IN PARLIAMENT ...... 32 V100. TRUST IN GOVERNMENT ...... 33 V101. TRUST IN COURTS ...... 33 V102. TRUST IN CHANCELLOR OF JUSTICE ...... 33 V103. TRUST IN PRESS ...... 33 V104. TRUST IN THE EUROPEAN UNION ...... 33 V105. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INCOMPETENCE OF POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS ... 34 V106. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INEFFECTIVENESS, WASTE OF PEOPLES MONEY ..... 34 V107. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS ACTING ON OWN PRIVATE INTEREST...... 34 V108. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICAL CORRUPTION ...... 34 V109. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITIVAL SCANDALS ...... 34 V110. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: ELECTORAL SYSTEM WHICH DOES NOT CONSIDER PEOPLES WILL...... 35 V111. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL POWER AND BUSINESS WORLD...... 35 V112. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: NO COOPERATION BETWEEN POLITICAL FORCES ..... 35 V113. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: BAD LAWS AND REGULATION WHICH ALLOW SHIRKING 35 V114. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL POWER AND THE CRIMINAL WORLD...... 36 V115. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS NOT COSNIDERING WILL OF THE PEOPLE ...... 36 V116. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS MANIPULATING WITH INFORMATION ... 36 V117. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: LACK OF KNOWLEDGE AND BEING INFORMED ON PART OF THE PEOPLE...... 36 V118. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INFLUENCE OF PRESS, EMPHASIZING NEGATIVE INFORMATION ...... 36 V119. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: SOMETHING ELSE ...... 37 V120. NEW ABOUT E-VOTING OPTION ...... 37 V121. HOW LIKELY FUTURE E-VOTE ...... 37 V122. E-VOTE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FOR ESTONIAN DEMOCRACY ...... 37 V123. HOW OFTEN USE INTERNET ...... 37 V124. HOW BIG RISK: SOMEONE WILL KNOW THE E-VOTE CHOICE ...... 38 V125. HOW BIG RISK: SOMEONE WILL MANIPULATE E-VOTE (ADD OR DELETE VOTES) 38 V126. HOW BIG RISK: E-VOTING SYSTEM WILL SUFFER CYBERATTACK OR TECHNICAL PROBLEMS ...... 38 V127. HOW BIG RISK: E-VOTING INCREASES VOTE BUYING OR VOTER INFLUENCING RISK ...... 38 V128. EU MEMBERSHIP GOOD OR BAD ...... 38 V129. VOTE CHOICE IN 2004 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTION ...... 39 V130. SUPPORT FOR EU UNIFICATION ...... 39 V131. EU DECISIONS IN ESTONIAS INTEREST ...... 39 V132. EU DECISIONS IN MY INTEREST ...... 40 V133. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY IN EU ...... 40 V134. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY IN EU ...... 40 V135. FEEL CLOSE TO WHICH PARTY ...... 40 V136. HOW CLOSE FEEL TO PARTY ...... 41 V137. BELONG TO: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (UNIONS, ASSOCIATIONS OF PROFESSIONS) ...... 41 V138. BELONG TO: HOBBY CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS ...... 41 V139. BELONG TO: RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATION, CONGREGATION ...... 41 V140. BELONG TO: REAL ESTATE HOLDERS ASSOCIATIONS, OWNERS/TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS ...... 42 V141. BELONG TO: SOCIETAL ASSOCIATIONS (FAMILY, PENSIONERS, CHILDRENS, MINORITIES, DISSABILITIES ASSOCIATIONS)...... 42 V142. BELONG TO: SOCIETAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS (CONSUMER, NATURE OR HEIRTAGE PROTECTION)...... 42 V143. BELONG TO: NATIONAL DEFENCE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS (NATIONAL GUARD, BOY OR GIRL SCOUTS)...... 42 V144. BELONG TO: YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS (PUPIL, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNITIES)...... 43 V145. BELONG TO: OTHER ORGANIZATION ...... 43 V146. BELONG TO: OTHER ORGANIZATION ...... 43 V147. YEAR BORN ...... 43 V148. ETHNICITY ...... 43 V149. SIZE OF HOUSEHOLD ...... 44 V150. CURRENT WORK STATUS ...... 44 V151. CURRENT OR FORMER SECTOR OF WORK (IF SELF-EMPLOYED, WORK, UNEMPLOYED, RETIRED)...... 44 V152. POSITION AT WORK WHERE GOT HIGHEST INCOME ...... 44 V153. LIVE IN RURAL OR URBAN AREA ...... 44 V154. RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION ...... 45 V155. CONSIDER ONESELF BELIEVER ...... 45 V156. MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME ...... 45 V157. GENDER ...... 45 V158. REGION ...... 45 V158. ELECTORAL DISTRICT ...... 46 WEIGHTS. WEIGHTS ...... 46

INTRODUCTION

The following document lists all the variables and their value labels included in the ENES 2007 database. It reports the question wording for variables and explanatory notes for variables which were recoded from an original question. In case you have questions or notice any mistakes in the data please contact Mihkel Solvak ([email protected]), University of Tartu, Institute of Government and Politics, Ülikooli 18, 50090, Tartu, Estonia.

------A1. ID COMPONENT - RESPONDENT WITHIN ELECTION STUDY ------

------A2. INTERVIEWER WITHIN ELECTION STUDY ------99999. MISSING

------A3. COUNTY OF RESPONDENT ------Country responded resided in, coded based on interviewer protocol.

1. TALLINN 2. HARJU COUNTY 3. HIIU COUNTY 4. IDA-VIRU COUNTY 5. JÕGEVA COUNTY 6. JÄRVA COUNTY 7. LÄÄNE COUNTY 8. LÄÄNE-VIRU COUNTY 9. PÕLVA COUNTY 10. PÄRNU COUNTY 11. RAPLA COUNTY 12. SAARE COUNTY 13. TARTU COUNTY 14. VILJANDI COUNTY 15. VÕRU COUNTY

99. MISSING

------A4. TYPE OF SETTLEMENT ------1. CAPITAL 2. LARGE TOWN (TARTU, PÄRNU, NARVA, KOHTLA-JÄRVE) 3. COUNTY CENTRE 4. OTHER TOWN, BOROUGH TOWN 5. BOROUGHTOWN 6. VILLAGE 9. MISSING

------A5. CITY OF TARTU OR TARTU COUNTY ------1. CITY OF TARTU 2. TARTU COUNTY 9. MISSING

------A6. CITY DISTRICT IN TALLINN ------1. PÕHJA-TALLINN 2. HAABERSTI 3. KESKLINN 4. KRISTIINE 5. LASNAMÄE 6. PIRITA 7. MUSTAMÄE 8. NÕMME 9. MISSING

------A7. LANGUAGE INTERVIEW CONDUCTED IN ------1. ESTONIAN 2. RUSSIAN 9. MISSING

------A8_month. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - MONTH ------1. JANUARY 2. FEBRUARY 3. MARCH 4. APRIL 5. MAY 6. JUNE 7. JULY 8. AUGUST 9. SEPTEMBER 10. OCTOBER 11. NOVEMBER 12. DECEMBER 99. MISSING

------A8_day. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - DAY ------99. MISSING

------A8_year. DATE QUESTIONNAIRE ADMINISTERED - YEAR ------

99. MISSING

------V12. INTEREST IN POLITICS ------How much do you think are you interested in politics?

1. VERY INTERESTED 2. SOMEWHAT INTERESTED 3. NOT REALLY INTERESTED 4. NOT AT ALL INTERESTED 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V13. HOW OFTEN WHATCH NEWS ON TV ------On how many days per week do you watch news on TV? 1. ONCE A WEEK 7. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V14.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

1. ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA 2. KANAL 2 REPORTER 3. TV3 SEITSMESED UUDISED 4. ETV TEREVISIOONI UUDISED 5. ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA IN RUSSIAN 6. ESIMESE BALTI KANALI UUDISED 7. KESKPÄEVATUND (KUKU RAADIO) 8. OLUKORRAST RIIGIS (RAADIO 2) 9. RAHVA TEENRID (VIKERRAADIO) 10. OTHER TV OR RADIO PROGRAM 11. NONE 12. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V15.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: KANAL 2 REPORTER ------

Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V16.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: TV3 SEITSMESED UUDISED ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V17.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV TEREVISIOONI UUDISED ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V18. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ETV AKTUAALNE KAAMERA IN RUSSIAN ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V19.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: ESIMESE BALTI KANALI UUDISED ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V20.WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: KESKPÄEVATUND (KUKU RAADIO) ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V21. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: OLUKORRAST RIIGIS (RAADIO 2) ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V22. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: RAHVA TEENRID (VIKERRAADIO) ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V23. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: OTHER TV OR RADIO PROGRAM ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V24. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: NONE ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V25. WHICH TV AND RADIO PROGRAM FOLLOW REGULARLY: DON'T KNOW ------Which TV and radio programs do you follow regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each program is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given program).

------V26. HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK READ NEWSPAPER ------How many days per week do you read the newspaper?

1. ONCE A WEEK 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V27. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: POSTIMEES ------

Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

1. POSTIMEES 2. EESTI PÄEVALEHT 3. SL ÕHTULEHT 4. ÄRIPÄEV 5. MOLODJOŽ ESTONII 6. ESTONIJA 7. DEN ZA DNJOM 8. EESTI EKSPRESS 9. MAALEHT 10. KESKNÄDAL 11. LOCAL PAPER (COUNTY, CITY OR MUNICIPALITY NEWSPAPER) 12. OTHER PAPER 13. DO NOT READ ANY 14. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 999. MISSING

------V28. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: EESTI PÄEVALEHT ------

------V29. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: SL ÕHTULEHT ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V30. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: ÄRIPÄEV ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V31. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: MOLODJOŽ ESTONII ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V32. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: ESTONIJA ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V33. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DEN ZA DNJOM ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V34. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: EESTI EKSPRESS ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V35. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: MAALEHT ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V36. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: KESKNÄDAL ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V37. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: LOCAL PAPER (COUNTY, CITY OR MUNICIPALITY NEWSPAPER) ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V38. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: OTHER PAPER ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V39. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DO NOT READ ANY ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V40. WHICH NEWSPAPER READ REGULARLY: DON'T KNOW OR REFUSAL ------Which newspaper(s) do you read regularly? (The respondent could give multiple answers, each newspaper is coded as a separate variable, which has a missing value if the respondent did not mention the given paper).

------V41. WATCHED ELECTION COVERAGE ON TV ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Watched election coverage on the TV? 1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V42. READ PARTY NEWSPAPER OR ELECTION MATERIAL ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Read party newspaper or election material? 1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V43. READ ABOUT ELECTION IN OTHER NEWSPAPER ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Read about the election in other newspaper? (other than party newspaper).

1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V44. LISTENED TO ELECTION COVERAGE ON TV ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Listened to election coverage on the radio?

1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V45. TALKED WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT ELECTIONS ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Talked with friends or family members about the election?

1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V46. PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC MEETINGS ON ELECTIONS OR CAMPAIGN EVENTS ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Participated in public meetings on elections or campaign events?

1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V47. VISITED WEBPAGE ABOUT ELECTIONS ------How much did you do the following before this parliamentary election? Visited webpage about elections?

1. OFTEN 2. SOMETIMES 3. NEVER 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V48. SATISFIED WITH BAN ON OUTDOOR ELECTION POSTERS ------Outdoor election posters have been banned since 2005. This means no election materials are not allowed on buildings, constructions or public transportation 40 days before the voting day. How satisfied are you with this rule?

1. VERY SATISFIED 2. SOMEWHAT SATISFIED 3. NOT REALLY SATISFIED 4. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V49. DID YOU VOTE IN ELECTIONS ------The parliamentary elections took place on the 4th of March this year. Did you vote?

1. YES 2. NO 9. MISSING

------V50. METHOD USED FOR VOTING ------How did you vote?

1. VOTED ON THE ELECTION DAY 2. VOTED ON AN ADVANCED VOTING DAY IN THE POLLING STATION 3. E-VOTED 4. VOTED USING OTHER METHOD 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V51. WHERE E-VOTED ------Where did you e-vote? (asked only if respondent e-voted)

1. AT HOME 2. AT WORK 3. AT PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS POINT 4. OTHER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V52. E-VOTED USING COMPUTER ALONE ------Where you alone behind the computer when you e-voted? (asked only if respondent e-voted)

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V53. WHICH PARTY CANDIDATE VOTED FOR IN 2007 ------Which party candidate did you vote for in the 2007 March parliamentary election?

1. Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2. Estonian People's Union 3. Estonian Reform Party 4. Social Democratic Party 5. Estonian Centre Party 6. Estonian Greens 7. Constitution Party 8. Christian Democrats 9. Independence Party 10. Vasakpartei 11. Russian Party in Estonia 12. Independent candidate 13. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V54. CANDIDATE OR PARTY IMPORTANT FOR VOTE ------Was the candidate or party more important for your choice? 1. MAINLY CANDIDATE 2. CANDIDATE AND PARTY EQUALLY 3. MAINLY PARTY 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V55. MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION IN MAKING THE CHOICE ------What was most important in making the choice?

1. GENERAL POLICY POSITIONS OF CANDIDATE/PARTY 2. MUNICIPAL POLICY POSITIONS OF CANDIDATE/PARTY 3. CANDIDATE'S TRACK RECORD IN MUNICIPAL POLITICS SO FAR 4. CANDIDATE'S TRACK RECORD IN NATIONAL POLITICS SO FAR 5. THE CAMPAIGN 6. GENERAL SYMPATHY FOR THE CANDIDATE 7. CANDIDATE NATIONALITY 8. CANDIDATE GENDER 9. INFLUENCE OF FRIENDS OR FAMILY 10. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V56. SOME OTHER CONSIDERATION ALSO IMPORTANT IN MAKING THE CHOICE ------Was some other consideration also important?

------V57. MAIN REASON FOR PARTICIPATION ------People have different reasons for participating in elections. What was the main reason why you participated in the parliamentary elections this time?

1. VOTING GIVES FEELING OF BEING PART OF THE NATION 2. THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN EFFECT 3. DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTING THOSE WHO WILL RUN NATIONAL AND LOCAL AFFAIRS 4. VOTING GIVES POSSIBILITY TO INFLUENCE SOCIETAL PROCESSES 5. DESIRE TO VOTE FOR SPECIFIC CANDIDATE 6. DESIRE TO VOTE FOR SPECIFIC PARTY 7. BY VOTING CAN DEMAND FULFILLMENT OF PROMISES BY POLITICIANS 8. FEELING OF DUTY, AS VOTING IS THE DUTY OF EVERY CITIZEN 9. A POSSIBILITY TO EXPRESS MY POSITIONS 10. FAMILY MEMBERS OR FREINDS CONSIDER NOT VOTING AS INAPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR 11. HAVE ALWAYS VOTED AND WILL VOTE IN THE FUTURE 12. SOME OTHER REASON 99. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 999. MISSING

------V58. SOME OTHER REASON ALSO IMPORTANT FOR PARTICIPATING ------Was some other reason also important?

------V59. MAIN REASON FOR NOT PARTICIPATING ------People have different reasons for not participating in elections. What was the main reason why you did not participate in the parliamentary elections this time?

1. WAS NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE 2. DID NOT PARTICIPATE DUE TO WORK OBLIGATIONS (BUSINESS TRIP, ETC) 3. MY VOTE WOULD NOT HAVE DECIDED ANYTHING 4. DID NOT UNDERSTAND HOW VOTES WERE ASSIGNED TO CANDIDATES 5. DO NOT TRUST THE PARLIAMENT 6. DO NOT TRUST PARTIES 7. NOT INTERESTED IN POLITICS 8. DID NOT FIND SUITABLE CANDIDATE 9. I AM DISSPOINTED IN POLITICS 10. DID NOT GO OUT TO VOTE DUE TO BAD WHEATHER 11. DID NOT VOTE DUE TO HEALTH REASONS 12. SOME OTHER REASON 99. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 999. MISSING

------V60. SOME OTHER REASON ALSO IMPORTANT FOR NOT PARTICIPATING ------Was some other reason also important?

------V61. VOTED IN 2005 LOCAL ELECTIONS ------In which previous elections have you participated? The local election of 2005?

1. VOTED 2. DID NOT VOTE 3. DON'T REMEMBER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V62. VOTED IN 2004 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS ------In which previous elections have you participated? The European Parliament election of 2004?

1. VOTED 2. DID NOT VOTE 3. DON'T REMEMBER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V63. VOTED IN 2003 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ------In which previous elections have you participated? The parliamentary election of 2003?

1. VOTED 2. DID NOT VOTE 3. DON'T REMEMBER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V64. WHICH PARTY VOTED FOR IN 2003 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION ------Which party did you vote for in the 2003 parliamentary election?

1. Estonian Centre Party 2. Res Publica 3. Estonian Reform Party 4. Estonian People's Union 5. Pro Patria 6. Social Democratic Party 7. Estonian United People's Party 8. Christian Democrats 9. Independence Party 10. Social Democratic Workers Party (current Left Party) 11. Russian Party in Estonia 12. Independent candidate 13. Voted blank /spoiled ballot 14. Don't know / Don't remember 99. MISSING

------V65. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 1 ------There are many different values in society which to strive for. Which of the following values are the most important for you? (The respondent could pick three values, each is picked value is coded as a separate variable).

1. Personal economic security and well-being of close relatives and friends 2. National security and law enforcement 3. Quality education and opportunities of (re)training 4. Conserving Estonian nation and culture 5. Limiting economic stratification in society 6. Gender equality 7. Creating an efficient and quality healthcare system 8. Securing the independence and sovereignty of Estonia; 9. Democratic rights and freedoms, including integration into decision-making 10. Secure job and opportunity of a fair compensation for the work done 11. Free opportunity of self-fulfillment and career 12. Strengthening the feeling of belonging and solidarity in society 13. Integrating Estonia into the international community 14. Something else 15. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V66. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 2 ------There are many different values in society which to strive for. Which of the following values are the most important for you? (The respondent could pick three values, each is picked value is coded as a separate variable).

------V67. VALUES TO STRIVE FOR IN SOCIETY – VALUE 3 ------There are many different values in society which to strive for. Which of the following values are the most important for you? (The respondent could pick three values, each is picked value is coded as a separate variable).

------V68. READ NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OR NEWS ON SOCIETAL ISSUES ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year…read newspaper articles or news on societal issues?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V69. FOLLOWED RADIO OR TV PROGRAMS ON SOCIETAL ISSUES ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… followed radio or TV programs on societal issues?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V70. DISCUSSED SOCIETAL ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY MEMBERS ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… discussed societal issues and problems with friends/family members?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V71. WRITTEN IN NEWSPAPERS (OPINION PIECES OR READERS LETTER) ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… written in newspapers (opinion pieces or readers letter)?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V72. SIGNED A PETITION OR OPEN LETTER ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… signed a petition or an open letter?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V73. PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION MEETINGS ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… participated in public discussion meetings?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V74. GIVEN A PREPARED TALK AT A PUBLIC MEETING ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… given a prepared talk at a public meeting?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V75. PARTICIPATED IN A PROTEST MARCH, PICKET, STRIKE ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… participated in a protest march, picket, strike?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V76. TAKEN PART IN ILLEGAL ACTION (UNSANCTIONED MEETING, BLOCKED STREET OR BUILDING) ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… taken part in illegal action (unsanctioned meeting, blocked street or building)?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V77. PARTICIPATED IN PARTY CAMPAIGN ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… participated in party campaign, prepared or distributed materials?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V78. BOUGHT SOMETHING TO SUPPORT A CAUSE ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… bought a product, item or service in order to support an event or cause?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V79. GIVEN MATERIAL SUPPORT TO PARTY ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… given material support, donated to party?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V80. STOOD FOR ELECTION IN LOCAL OR NATIONAL ELECTIONS ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… stood for election in local or national elections? 1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V81. WORKED WITH OTHERS ON SOLVING LOCAL ISSUE ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… worked with others on solving local issue?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V82. APPLIED OR BELONGED TO A ASSOCIATION BOARD ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… applied or belonged to a association board or been an activist?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V83. FILED SUIT IN A COURT ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… filed suit in a court?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V84. WRITTEN TO OR PHONED OR MET A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CENTRAL POWER ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… written to or phoned or met a representative of the central power?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V85. WRITTEN TO OR PHONED OR MET A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… written to or phoned or met a representative of the local government?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V86. NOT VOTED AS A PROTEST ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… not voted as a sign of protest or discontent in local or national elections?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V87. NOT BOUGHT THING AS A PROTEST ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… not bought a product or service as a sign of protest or discontent?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V88. USED THE INTERNET IN CONNECTION TO ANY ACTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE ------Though voting is the most common way for an ordinary citizen to influence voting, there are many other possibilities to influence societal life and political decisions. Have you during the last year… used the internet in connection to any actions mentioned above?

1. YES 2. NO 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V89. POLITICS TOO COMPLICATED TO UNDERSTAND ------How much do you agree with the following statement? Politics is often so complicated that ordinary people do not understand what is going on.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V90. POLITICIANS DO NOT CARE ABOUT OPINION OF PEOPLE LIKE ME ------How much do you agree with the following statement? I do not believe that politicians care about the opinion of people like me.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V91. SUPPORT FOR STRONG LEADER ------How much do you agree with the following statement? The country would do better if there would be a strong leader who would not have to consider the parliament or parties, but could decide fast and resolutely.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V92. MOST PEOPLE CAN BE TRUSTED ------How much do you agree with the following statement? Most people can be trusted.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V93. IF DO NOT STAND UP, PEOPLE WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE ------How much do you agree with the following statement? If you do not stand up for yourself, other people will take advantage of you for their own goals.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V94. PEOPLE COOPERATE ONLY FOR PERSONAL GAIN ------How much do you agree with the following statement? People cooperate only for personal gain.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V95. COUNTRY WOULD DO BETTER IF EQUALLY MEN AND WOMEN IN POLITICS ------How much do you agree with the following statement? The country would do better if there would be equal number of men and women in politics.

1. AGREE FULLY 2. TEND TO AGREE 3. TEND NOT TO AGREE 4. DO NOT AGREE AT ALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V96. LIFE IN ESTONIA IMPROVING OR GETTING WORSE ------Do you think that life in Estonia is generally improving or getting worse?

1. DEFINITIVELY IMPROVING 2. SOMEWHAT IMPROVING 3. SOMEWHAT GETTING WORSE 4. DEFINITIVELY GETTING WORSE 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V97. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY ------How satisfied are you with the working of democracy in Estonia?

1. VERY SATISFIED 2. SOMEWHAT SATISFIED 3. NOT VERY SATISFIED 4. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V98. TRUST IN PRESIDENT ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The president.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V99. TRUST IN PARLIAMENT ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The parliament. 1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V100. TRUST IN GOVERNMENT ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The government.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V101. TRUST IN COURTS ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The courts.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V102. TRUST IN CHANCELLOR OF JUSTICE ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The chancellor of justice.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V103. TRUST IN PRESS ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The press.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V104. TRUST IN THE EUROPEAN UNION ------How much do you trust the following institutions and agencies of the Estonian state? The European Union.

1. TRUST FULLY 2. TEND TO TRUST 3. TEND NOT TO TRUST 4. DO NOT TRUST AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DIFFICULT TO SAY 9. MISSING

------V105. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INCOMPETENCE OF POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Incompetence of politicians and officials.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V106. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INEFFECTIVENESS, WASTE OF PEOPLES MONEY ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Ineffectiveness, waste of peoples money.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V107. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS AND OFFICIALS ACTING ON OWN PRIVATE INTEREST ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Politicians and officials act on their own private interest.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V108. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICAL CORRUPTION ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Political corruption.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V109. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITIVAL SCANDALS ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Political scandals.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V110. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: ELECTORAL SYSTEM WHICH DOES NOT CONSIDER PEOPLES WILL ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Electoral system which does not consider peoples will.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V111. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL POWER AND BUSINESS WORLD ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Connections between political power and the business world.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V112. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: NO COOPERATION BETWEEN POLITICAL FORCES ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. No cooperation between political forces.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V113. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: BAD LAWS AND REGULATION WHICH ALLOW SHIRKING ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Laws and regulations are badly worded, they allow shirking.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V114. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL POWER AND THE CRIMINAL WORLD ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Connections between political power and the criminal world.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V115. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS NOT COSNIDERING WILL OF THE PEOPLE ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Politicians not cosnidering the will of the people.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V116. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: POLITICIANS MANIPULATING WITH INFORMATION ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Politicians manipulating with information.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V117. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: LACK OF KNOWLEDGE AND BEING INFORMED ON PART OF THE PEOPLE ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Lack of knowledge and being informed on part of the people.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V118. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: INFLUENCE OF PRESS, EMPHASIZING NEGATIVE INFORMATION ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Influence of press, emphasizing negative information.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V119. TRUST LOWERED DUE TO: SOMETHING ELSE ------What in your opinion lowers trust towards state institutions? Please evaluate the following factors separately. Something else.

1. LOWERS SIGNIFICANTLY 2. LOWERS SOMEWHAT 3. DOES NOT REALLY LOWER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V120. NEW ABOUT E-VOTING OPTION ------Next we would like to know your opinion about e-voting. Did you know about the e-voting option in the last parliamentary election?

1. DID NOT KNOW 2. NEW, BUT DID NOT HAVE POSSIBILITY TO E-VOTE 3. KNEW AND HAD POSSIBILITY TO E-VOTE 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V121. HOW LIKELY FUTURE E-VOTE ------How likely do you think it is that you will e-vote in the future?

1. DEFINITIVELY 2. LIKELY 3. PROBABLY NOT 4. DEFINITIVELY NOT 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V122. E-VOTE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FOR ESTONIAN DEMOCRACY ------How likely do you think it is that you will e-vote in the future?

1. VERY POSITIVE 2. SOMEWHAT POSITIVE 3. NEITHER POSITIVE NOR NEGATIVE 4. SOMEWHAT NEGATIVE 5. VERY NEGATIVE 6. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V123. HOW OFTEN USE INTERNET ------How do you usually use the internet?

1. PRACTICALLY DAILY 2. COUPLE OF TIMES PER WEEK 3. COUPLE OF TIME PER MONTH 4. LESS THAN THAT 5. NEVER 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSED 99. MISSING

------V124. HOW BIG RISK: SOMEONE WILL KNOW THE E-VOTE CHOICE ------How big do you think is the risk of somebody will get to know your or somebody else’s e-vote?

1. VERY BIG 2. SOMEWHAT BIG 3. SOMEWHAT SMALL 4. VERY SMALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V125. HOW BIG RISK: SOMEONE WILL MANIPULATE E-VOTE (ADD OR DELETE VOTES) ------How big do you think is the risk that somebody will manipulate with the e-votes (adds or delete votes)?

1. VERY BIG 2. SOMEWHAT BIG 3. SOMEWHAT SMALL 4. VERY SMALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING ------V126. HOW BIG RISK: E-VOTING SYSTEM WILL SUFFER CYBERATTACK OR TECHNICAL PROBLEMS ------How big do you think is the risk that e-voting system will suffer a cyberattack or encounter technical problems?

1. VERY BIG 2. SOMEWHAT BIG 3. SOMEWHAT SMALL 4. VERY SMALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V127. HOW BIG RISK: E-VOTING INCREASES VOTE BUYING OR VOTER INFLUENCING RISK ------How big do you think is the risk that e-voting increases vote buying or voter influencing risks?

1. VERY BIG 2. SOMEWHAT BIG 3. SOMEWHAT SMALL 4. VERY SMALL 8. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V128. EU MEMBERSHIP GOOD OR BAD ------Do you think Estonia’s membership in the European Union is generally a good, bad, or neither good nor bad thing?

1. GOOD 2. BAD 3. NEITHER GOOD NOR BAD 4. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V129. VOTE CHOICE IN 2004 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTION ------If you voted in the 2004 European Parliamentary elections, do you remember which party did you vote for?

1. Social Democratic Party 2. Estonian Centre Party 3. Estonian Reform Party 4. Pro Patria 5. Estonian People's Union 6. Res Publica 7. Democratic Party 8. Pensioners' Party 9. Social Democratic Workers Party 10. Russian Party in Estonia 11. Independent candidates 12. Voted blank/spoiled ballot 13. Did not vote 14. Don't know 99. MISSING

------V130. SUPPORT FOR EU UNIFICATION ------Some think European unification should be pushed further. Others think it has gone far enough. What number on a scale where 1 means “has gone too far” and 10 means “should be pushed further” expresses your opinion best?

1. HAS GONE TOO FAR 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. SHOULD BE PUSHED FURTHER 98. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 999. MISSING

------V131. EU DECISIONS IN ESTONIAS INTEREST ------How much do you believe that decisions by the European Union are in Estonia’s best interest?

1. BELIEVE FULLY 2. TEND TO BELIEVE 3. TEND NOT TO BELIEVE 4. DO NOT BELIEVE AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V132. EU DECISIONS IN MY INTEREST ------How much do you believe that decisions by the European Union are in the interest of people like me?

1. BELIEVE FULLY 2. TEND TO BELIEVE 3. TEND NOT TO BELIEVE 4. DO NOT BELIEVE AT ALL 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V133. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY IN EU ------How satisfied are you with the working of the democracy in the EU generally?

1. VERY SATISFIED 2. SOMEWHAT SATISFIED 3. NOT REALLY SATISFIED 4. NOT AT ALL SATISFIED 5. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V134. SATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY IN EU ------In politics there is sometimes talk of the “ left” and “right”. What is your position? Which number on a 10 point scale, where 1 means “left” and 10 means “right” expresses your opinion best?

1. LEFT 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. RIGHT 98. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 999. MISSING

------V135. FEEL CLOSE TO WHICH PARTY ------Do you feel close to any party? If yes, which one?

1. Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2. Estonian People's Union 3. Estonian Reform Party 4. Social Democratic Party 5. KeskerakondEstonian Centre Party 6. Estonian Greens 7. Constitution Party 8. Christian Democrats 9. Independence Party 10. Left Party 11. Russian Party in Estonia 12. Independent candidate 13. REFUSAL 14. FEEL NOT CLOSE TO ANY PARTY 15. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V136. HOW CLOSE FEEL TO PARTY ------How do you feel about this party?

1. VERY CLOSE 2. SOMEWHAT CLOSE 3. JUST A SYMPATHISER 4. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V137. BELONG TO: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (UNIONS, ASSOCIATIONS OF PROFESSIONS) ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Professional associations (unions, associations of professions)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V138. BELONG TO: HOBBY CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Hobby clubs, associations (including culture and sports)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V139. BELONG TO: RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATION, CONGREGATION ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Religious association, congregation?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V140. BELONG TO: REAL ESTATE HOLDERS ASSOCIATIONS, OWNERS/TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Real estate holders associations, owners/tenants associations?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V141. BELONG TO: SOCIETAL ASSOCIATIONS (FAMILY, PENSIONERS, CHILDRENS, MINORITIES, DISSABILITIES ASSOCIATIONS) ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Societal associations (family, pensioners, childrens, minorities, dissabilities associations)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V142. BELONG TO: SOCIETAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS (CONSUMER, NATURE OR HEIRTAGE PROTECTION) ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Societal protection associations (consumer, nature or heirtage protection)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V143. BELONG TO: NATIONAL DEFENCE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS (NATIONAL GUARD, BOY OR GIRL SCOUTS) ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? National defence and civic associations (national guard, boy or girl scouts)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V144. BELONG TO: YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS (PUPIL, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNITIES) ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Belong to: youth organizations (pupil, student organizations, fraternities)?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V145. BELONG TO: OTHER ORGANIZATION ------To which of the following associations you belong to, in which do you participate? Other organization?

1. NOT INVOLVED 2. PARTICIPATE IRREGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 3. PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN MEETINGS, EVENTS 4. BELONG TO MANAGEMENT, INSTIGATOR 9. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 99. MISSING

------V146. BELONG TO: OTHER ORGANIZATION ------What is your education level?

1. INCOMPLETE PRIMARY EDUCATION 2. PRIMARY EDUCATION, INCOMPLETE SECONDARY 3. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WITHOUT SECONDARY EDUCATION 4. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION 5. SECONDARY EDUCATION 6. INCOMPLETE HIGHER EDUCATION 7. HIGHER EDUCATION 8. SCIENTIFIC DEGREE; MULTIPLE UNIVERSITY DEGREES 9. MISSING

------V147. YEAR BORN ------What year were you born?

9999. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99999.MISSING

------V148. ETHNICITY ------Your ethnicity?

1. ESTONIAN 2. RUSSIAN, BELORUSSIAN, UKRANIAN 3. OTHER 9. MISSING

------V149. SIZE OF HOUSEHOLD ------How many people belong to your household (including you)?

99. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 999. MISSING

------V150. CURRENT WORK STATUS ------What is your current work status? Are you…

1. SELF EMPLOYED ENTREPENEUR 2. WORK 3. STUDY 4. WORK IN DOMESTIC HOUSEHOLD 5. RETIRED 6. UNEMPLOYED 7. OTHER 9. MISSING

------V151. CURRENT OR FORMER SECTOR OF WORK (IF SELF-EMPLOYED, WORK, UNEMPLOYED, RETIRED) ------Did you work or worked in …

1. AGRICULTURE 2. STATE INDUSTRY 3. PRIVATE INDUSTRY 4. PUBLIC SECTOR OFFICIAL 5. PRIVATE SECTOR OFFICIAL 6. HAVE NOT WORKED 7. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V152. POSITION AT WORK WHERE GOT HIGHEST INCOME ------What is (or was) your position at work where you are getting (or got) the highest income?

1. UNSKILLED OR SKILLED WORKER (MECHANIC, SALES PERSON) 2. OFFICIAL; OFFICE WORKER (SECRETARY, COUNTER CLERK) 3. SPECIALIST, NOT MANAGER (DOCTOR, LAWYER) 4. MID LEVEL MANAGER: OFFICE, BUSINESS DIVISION MANAGER (BRANCH MANAGER, MAIN ENGINEER) 5. SENIOR MANAGER: INSTITUTION, BUSINESS MANAGER (DIRECTOR, VICE-DIRECTOR) 6. PERSONAL BUSINESS MANAGER, ENTREPENEUR (FARMER, FREE-LANCER) 7. OTHER 8. DO NOT WORK (RETIRED, DISABLED, DOMESTIC, STUDENT, PUPIL, UNEMPLOYED) 9. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V153. LIVE IN RURAL OR URBAN AREA ------Do you live in a rural area or village, small or mid-sized town or big city?

1. RURAL AREA OR VILLAGE 2. SMALL OR MID SIZED TOWN 3. BIG CITY 4. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V154. RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION ------Do you belong to any religious denomination? If yes, to which one?

1. PROTESTANT/LUTHERAN 2. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN 3. CATHOLIC 4. OTHER CHRISTIAN 5. JEWISH 6. MOSLEM 7. NON CHRISTIAN FAITH 8. NONE 9. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99. MISSING

------V155. CONSIDER ONESELF BELIEVER ------Regardless of whether you visit religious services, do you think yourself to be a… 1. BELIEVER 2. NON-BELIEVER 3. CONVINCED ATHEIST 4. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 9. MISSING

------V156. MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME ------Please add the income of all your household’s members in a month (after taxes) – including pensions, welfare benefits, child benefits, any other source of income. /…/ Could you indicate the approximate income of your household in a month? (Income in Estonian kroons, exange rate 1 EUR=15,6466 kroons).

8888888. VOLUNTEERED: REFUSAL 9999999. VOLUNTEERED: DON'T KNOW 99999999. MISSING

------V157. GENDER ------Are you …?

1. MALE 2. FEMALE 9. MISSING

------V158. REGION ------This is the region of residence of the respondent, based on the interview protocol.

1. Tallinn 2. Põhja-Eesti 3. Ida-Virumaa 4. Lääne-Eesti 5. Kesk-Eesti 6. Lõuna-Eesti 9. MISSING

------V158. ELECTORAL DISTRICT ------This is the electoral district based on the residence of the respondent.

1. district nr 1 (Tallinna Haabersti, Põhja-Tallinna ja 2. district nr 2 (Tallinna Kesklinna, Lasnamäe ja Pirita 3. district nr 3 (Tallinna Mustamäe ja Nõmme linnaosa) – 4. district nr 4 (Harju- ja Raplamaa) 5. district nr 5 ( Hiiu-, Lääne- ja Saaremaa) 6. district nr 6 (Lääne-Virumaa) 7. district nr 7 (Ida-Virumaa) 8. district nr 8 (Järva- ja Viljandimaa) 9. district nr 9 (Jõgeva- ja Tartumaa) 10. district nr 10 (Tartu linn) 11. district nr 11 (Võru-, Valga- ja Põlvamaa) 12. district nr 12 (Pärnumaa) 99. MISSING

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