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Palestinian Youth Survey, 2003

West Bank and Gaza, 2003
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This questionnaire includes Questionnaire of Males and Females First Section It covers individuals aged (10-24) years and deals with the following subjects Family relationships Free time Social life and civil society Identity and belonging Health status and evaluation of health conditions Labor Education Culture and mass media Health status and knowledge of sexual transmitted diseases Knowledge of and attitude towards methods of family planning The Second Section Individuals aged (12-19) years It covers the subject of preparation of males/females for responsible parent-motherhood

Cases: 4297
Variables: 437

Variables

serial
Questionnaire’s serial number in the sample
hr01
Line no.
h02
Young Male’s date of birth in day, month and year
h03
Father’s line number in the list of household members. Record 00 if not listed within household members
h04
Mother’s line number in the list of household members. Record 00 if not listed within household members
h05
What is the current status of parents
h06
In your opinion what should be the focus of the father's attention
h07
In your opinion what should be the focus of the mother’s attention
h08a
What is your father's style in dealing with you
h08b
What is your father's style in dealing with you
h09a
What is your mother's style in dealing with you
h09b
What is your mother’s style in dealing with your sister
h10_a
What is your mother’s style in dealing with your sister
h10_b
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Household chores have the same importance as the work outside the house
h10_c
What is your opinion regarding the following issues If a woman's income exceeds a man's income many problems may rise
h10_d
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Husband and wife equally share the responsibility inside and outside the house
h10_e
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Parents should talk to boys and girls in all issues including sex education
h10_f
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Treating children differently according to their sex
h10_g
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Consanguineous marriage may cause health problems for children
h10_h
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Consanguineous marriage may cause health problems for children
h10_i
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Full equity of man and woman in rights and duties
h10_j
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Discussing the issue of a household member's marriage within the family is important
h11
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Discussing the issue of a household member's marriage within the family is important
h12_a
What is your opinion regarding the following issues Discussing the issue of a household member's marriage within the family is important
h12_b
A dispute may occur between a member and his father for certain reasons In your opinion are the following issues considered a source for dispute Financial issues
h12_c
A dispute may occur between a member and his father for certain reasons. In your opinion are the following issues considered a source for dispute Main choices of the future (occupation, marriage, migration, etc.)
h12_d
A dispute may occur between a member and his father for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute External appearance (clothing, haircut, etc)
h12_e
A dispute may occur between a member and his father for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute External appearance (clothing, haircut, etc)
h12_f
A dispute may occur between a member and his father for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Free time (parties, trips, etc)
h13_a
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Study
h13_b
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Financial issues
h13_c
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Main choices of the future (occupation, marriage, migration, etc.)
h13_d
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute External appearance (clothing, haircut, etc)
h13_e
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Selection of friends
h13_f
A dispute may occur between a member and the mother for certain reasons. In your opinion, are the following issues considered a source for dispute Free time (parties, trips, etc)
h14
Based on your experience, how are disputes with the father settled
h15
Based on your experience, how are disputes with the mother settled
h16a_a
Based on your experience, how are disputes with the mother settled
h16a_b
If yes, did you benefit from these projects and activities Solving family problems
h16b_a
Have you ever participated in or joined projects and activities aimed at helping you to resolve any of the following problems Political issues
h16b_b
If yes, did you benefit from these projects and activities Political issues
h16c_a
Have you ever participated in or joined projects and activities aimed at helping you to resolve any of the following problems Personal problems
h16c_b
If yes, did you benefit from these projects and activities Personal problems
h16d_a
Have you ever participated in or joined projects and activities aimed at helping you to resolve any of the following problems Problems within friends’ circles
h16d_b
If yes, did you benefit from these projects and activities Problems within friends’ circles
h16e_a
Have you ever participated in or joined projects and activities aimed at helping you to resolve any of the following problems Educational/occupational problems
h16e_b
If yes, did you benefit from these projects and activities Educational/occupational problems
h17a_a
Do you think young people in your age participate in making decisions affecting them in the following areas Within the family
h17a_b
Do you think young people in your age participate in making decisions affecting them in the following areas Within schools, colleges, universities and training institutes
h17a_c
Do you think young people in your age participate in making decisions affecting them in the following areas In worksites
h17a_d
Do you think young people in your age participate in making decisions affecting them in the following areas In the local community
h17b_a
Do you think that you are able to participate more effectively in such decisions that affect you Within the family
h17b_b
Do you think that you are able to participate more effectively in such decisions that affect you Within schools, colleges, universities and training institutes
h17b_c
Do you think that you are able to participate more effectively in such decisions that affect you In worksites
h17b_d
Do you think that you are able to participate more effectively in such decisions that affect you In the local community
h18
In your opinion, what is the most prominent role of the family toward children
h19
In your opinion, caring of aging parents is the responsibility of
h20_a
In your opinion, what is the appropriate age of marriage for young male and female For young male
h20_b
In your opinion, what is the appropriate age of marriage for young male and female For young female
h21
How do you prefer to choose your partner
h22
What is your primary reason for not being interested in marriage
h23_a
In your opinion, do the following issues play a role in delaying age of marriage for Palestinian youth High cost of marriage
h23_b
In your opinion, do the following issues play a role in delaying age of marriage for Palestinian youth Work conditions
h23_c
In your opinion, do the following issues play a role in delaying age of marriage for Palestinian youth Pursuing education
h23_d
In your opinion, do the following issues play a role in delaying age of marriage for Palestinian youth Unwillingness to assume family responsibilities
h23_e
In your opinion, do the following issues play a role in delaying age of marriage for Palestinian youth Lack of stability in terms of the political situation
h24_a
What are your three most important considerations in selecting a husband (First degree)
h24_b
What are your three most important considerations in selecting a husband (Second degree)
h24_c
What are your three most important considerations in selecting a husband (Third degree)
s01
In your opinion, is the free time you have
s02_a
Currently, what activities do you often practice in your free time (First response)
s02_b
Currently, what activities do you often practice in your free time (Second response)
s02_c
Currently, what activities do you often practice in your free time (Third response)
s03_a
What activities do you like to practice but you do not practice in your free time (First response)
s03_b
What activities do you like to practice but you do not practice in your free time (Second response)
s03_c
What activities do you like to practice but you do not practice in your free time (Third response)
s04
What is the reason for not practicing these activities
s05_a
Where do you often spend your free time (First response)
s05_b
Where do you often spend your free time (Second response)
s05_c
Where do you often spend your free time (Third response )
s06_a
In your opinion, name the three most important benefits, programs and activities directed at youth should achieve (First response)
s06_b
In your opinion, name the three most important benefits, programs and activities directed at youth should achieve (Second response)
s06_c
In your opinion, name the three most important benefits, programs and activities directed at youth should achieve (Third response )
s07_a
What do you suggest in order to increase the proportion of youth attending the activities of youth centers and clubs (First response)
s07_b
What do you suggest in order to increase the proportion of youth attending the activities of youth centers and clubs (Second response)
s07_c
What do you suggest in order to increase the proportion of youth attending the activities of youth centers and clubs (Third response)
s08a_a
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Enrolment in higher education
s08a_b
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Smoking
s08a_c
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Working outside home
s08a_d
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Working outside home
s08a_e
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Going out with female friends
s08a_f
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Spending the night outside
s08a_g
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Traveling alone
s08a_h
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by girls Joining youth clubs
s08b_a
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by males Doing household chores
s08b_b
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by males Helping in raising children
s08b_c
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by males Smoking
s08b_d
What is your opinion with regard to practicing the following activities and behaviors by males Spending the night outside
s09_a
To what extent do you attend the following activities Book exhibits
s09_b
To what extent do you attend the following activities Cultural seminars
s09_c
To what extent do you attend the following activities Political seminars
s09_d
To what extent do you attend the following activities Movie shows
s09_e
To what extent do you attend the following activities Theater performances
s09_f
To what extent do you attend the following activities Music and song performances
s09_g
To what extent do you attend the following activities Poetry performances
s09_h
To what extent do you attend the following activities Religious lectures
s10
Have you ever participated in voluntary activities
s11
How many hours did you participate during the last month
s12
Where did you participate in such voluntary activities
s13_a
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Summer camps
s13_b
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Sports activities
s13_c
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Environmental activities
s13_d
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Peer to peer projects
s13_e
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Fun days
s13_f
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Life skills development courses
s13_g
Have you ever participated in any of the following activities Membership in students council
c01_a
What relation do you have with the following institutions and societies Political
c01_b
What relation do you have with the following institutions and societies Scientific, cultural and artistic
c01_c
What relation do you have with the following institutions and societies Charitable, social, developmental and cooperative
c01_d
What relation do you have with the following institutions and societies Religious
c01_e
What relation do you have with the following institutions and societies Sports and scouts
c02_a
If you are a member or willing to become a member of a society or an institution, what is your main reason for that (First response)
c02_b
If you are a member or willing to become a member of a society or an institution, what is your main reason for that (Second response)
c02_c
If you are a member or willing to become a member of a society or an institution, what is your main reason for that (Third response)
c03_a
In your opinion, what factors lead to youth’s improper (negative) behavior (First response)
c03_b
In your opinion, what factors lead to youth’s improper (negative) behavior (Second response)
c03_c
In your opinion, what factors lead to youth’s improper (negative) behavior (Third response)
c04_a
How do you assess future trends of the following Living standards
c04_b
How do you assess future trends of the following Adherence to positive social and moral values
c04_c
How do you assess future trends of the following Women status and empowerment
c04_d
How do you assess future trends of the following Situation of people with special needs
c04_e
How do you assess future trends of the following Youth participation in decision-making
c04_f
How do you assess future trends of the following Available job opportunities
c04_g
How do you assess future trends of the following Political situation
d01_a
In addition to your affiliation to your country Palestine, to what other worlds/regions do you feel that you belong more in the first and second degrees?(First degree)
d01_b
In addition to your affiliation to your country Palestine, to what other worlds/regions do you feel that you belong more in the first and second degrees? (Second degree )
d02_a
What is your affiliation at the level of Palestine in the first and second degrees ( First degree )
d02_b
What is your affiliation at the level of Palestine in the first and second degrees (Second degree )
d03_a
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Peer group (same age)
d03_b
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Adults
d03_c
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Youngsters
d03_d
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Family group
d03_e
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Same sex group
d03_f
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups The other sex
d03_g
How do you consider your affiliation to each of the following groups Group of the same occupational and social type
d04_a
What language do you prefer to use most in…(Communication with others )
d04_b
What language do you prefer to use most in…(Education and work)
d04_c
What language do you prefer to use most in…(Reading )
d05
People have various ambitions in life. What are your ambitions
d06_a
What is currently occupying your mind in the first, then second, then third degree (First degree)
d06_b
What is currently occupying your mind in the first, then second, then third degree (Second degree)
d06_c
What is currently occupying your mind in the first, then second, then third degree (Third degree)
d07_a
Do the following attributes apply to you I quickly abandon my goals
d07_b
Do the following attributes apply to you I am realistic in my dealings
d07_c
Do the following attributes apply to you I need help from others in making my decisions
d07_d
Do the following attributes apply to you I express my opinions frankly
d07_e
Do the following attributes apply to you I can negotiate and argue to reach an agreement if somebody is opposing me
d07_f
Do the following attributes apply to you I can be a leader or in charge
d07_g
Do the following attributes apply to you I can solve my problems by myself
d07_h
Do the following attributes apply to you I listen to others
d07_i
Do the following attributes apply to you I can work in a team
d07_j
Do the following attributes apply to you I respond to pressures from friends
d08
Do you wish to migrate abroad
d09a_a
Do you intend to Marry from the country you are going to
d09a_b
Do you intend to Live permanently abroad
d09a_c
Do you intend to Invest your money in the future in Palestine
d09a_d
Do you intend to Keep your children abroad
d09a_e
Do you intend to Make sure to teach your children Arabic
d09b
What is the main reason enforced you to migrate
d10
In general, how do you look at your future
hh01_a
How do you evaluate your health status Physical health
hh01_b
How do you evaluate your health status Mental health
hh02
Do you want your current weight to…
hh03a_a
Do you smoke Cigarettes
hh03a_b
Do you smoke Hubble-bubble
hh03a_c
Do you smoke Pipe
hh03b
How old were you when you first started smoking
hh04_a
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Alcohol consumption
hh04_b
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Smoking
hh04_c
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Reckless driving
hh04_d
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Drug abuse
hh04_e
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you liveVerbal violence (e.g., harassment, swearing)
hh04_f
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Begging
hh04_g
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Assault on properties (stealing, pillage, plundering)
hh04_h
In your opinion, are the following behaviors exists among youth in the locality where you live Physical violence (beating, rape, etc)
hh05_a
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Mental health
hh05_b
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS and syphilis
hh05_c
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. First Aid
hh05_d
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol)
hh05_e
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Family planning methods
hh05_f
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Balanced diet
hh05_g
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Prevention of infectious diseases
hh05_h
How do you evaluate your health knowledge with regard to….. Dealing with medications
hh06_a
What are your current sources of information on health (First source)
hh06_b
What are your current sources of information on health (Second source)
hh06_c
What are your current sources of information on health (Third source)
hh07_a
What are the most important sources where you would like to find health information (First source)
hh07_b
What are the most important sources where you would like to find health information (Second source)
hh07_c
What are the most important sources where you would like to find health information (Third source)
hh08
Have you been subjected to physical violence (beating, burning, biting, pushing, etc) during the last month
hh09
Who did practice physical violence against you
hh10
Did you seek help from anybody
l01_a
In your opinion, development of human resources skills in Palestine in the 21st century can be achieved through… Diversifying and increasing the number of schools
l01_b
In your opinion, development of human resources skills in Palestine in the 21st century can be achieved through… Diversifying and increasing the number of universities and higher education institutes
l01_c
In your opinion, development of human resources skills in Palestine in the 21st century can be achieved through… Practical qualification and vocational training
l01_d
In your opinion, development of human resources skills in Palestine in the 21st century can be achieved through… Increasing the activities of clubs and cultural centers and forums
l01_e
In your opinion, development of human resources skills in Palestine in the 21st century can be achieved through… Encouraging investment in the field of scientific research
l02
Have you ever worked whether in paid or unpaid work (at least for two weeks, regularly)
l03
How old were you when you started working
l04
What was the main reason enforced you to work
l05_a
What are the three most important reasons that prevented you from finding a job (First degree)
l05_b
What are the three most important reasons that prevented you from finding a job (Second degree)
l05_c
What are the three most important reasons that prevented you from finding a job (Third degree)
l06
What sector do you prefer to work within
l07
What solution do you envisage for the problem of unemployment
e01_a
What is your opinion regarding the following educational issues Study does not take a lot of time
e01_b
What is your opinion regarding the following educational issues Subjects' intensiveness does not negatively affect my educational achievement
e01_c
What is your opinion regarding the following educational issues Teachers are of a proper scientific level
e01_d
What is your opinion regarding the following educational issues Equipment and labs are available in schools
e01_e
What is your opinion regarding the following educational issues Curriculum is appropriate for the students' level
e02_a
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Enable to acquire a high level of knowledge
e02_b
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Facilitate vocational and social integration
e02_c
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Consort with transformations in the society and contribute to its leadership
e02_d
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Employ the mechanism of distance learning
e02_e
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Apply modern and advanced means and methods
e02_f
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Train on self-learning
e02_g
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of future schools Focus on building strong pedagogical relationships between the teacher and the learner within and outside the sphere of teaching
e03_a
In your opinion, what are the three most important features that make education enjoyable and beneficial (First response)
e03_b
In your opinion, what are the three most important features that make education enjoyable and beneficial (Second response)
e03_c
In your opinion, what are the three most important features that make education enjoyable and beneficial (Third response)
e04
What is your main reason for not completing your education
e05
What is the highest educational qualification you wish to achieve
e06
What specialty do you intend to have after successfully completing Tawjihi
e07
What is your main reason for selecting this specialty
f01a_a
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Reading newspapers
f01b_a
Average daily time in hours and minutes……. Reading newspapers
f01a_b
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Watching TV
f01b_b
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Watching TV
f01a_c
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Listening to radio
f01b_c
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Listening to radio
f01a_d
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Watching videotapes
f01b_d
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Watching videotapes
f01a_e
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Reading (other than curriculum materials)
f01b_e
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Reading (other than curriculum materials)
f01a_f
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Using computer
f01b_f
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Using computer
f01a_g
Usually, do you do any of the following activities Using the Internet
f01b_g
Average daily time in hours and minutes…….Using the Internet
f02_a
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Newscasts/political seminars
f02_b
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch … Science programs (environmental, medical)
f02_c
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Economic programs
f02_d
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Social programs (family programs)
f02_e
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Religious programs
f02_f
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Educational programs
f02_g
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Artistic and entertainment programs (movies, soap operas, plays, music, etc)
f02_h
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Sports programs
f02_i
Of the following TV programs, which one do you watch …Children's programs (programs targeting kids)
f03_a
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Study
f03_b
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Electronic shopping
f03_c
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Correspondence (email)
f03_d
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Scientific search
f03_e
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Search for health topics
f03_f
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet News
f03_g
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Culture
f03_h
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Work
f03_i
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Electronic games and entertainment
f03_j
Out of the following, for which purposes do you use the Internet Linking with others, chatting
f04
Of the above purposes, what is your most common purpose for using the Internet usually
f05
Do you know or have you ever heard about the Convention on the Rights of the Child
q01
Now I would like to talk about a special kind of disease. Have you ever heard about diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact
q02_a
What diseases do you know about Syphilis
q02_b
What diseases do you know about Gonorrhea
q02_c
What diseases do you know about Fungal infections
q02_d
What diseases do you know about AIDS
q02_e
What diseases do you know about Genital warts
q03
Have you ever heard about a disease called AIDS
q04_a
What are information sources where you got the most information about AIDS (First degree)
q04_b
What are information sources where you got the most information about AIDS (Second degree )
q04_c
What are information sources where you got the most information about AIDS (Third degree )
q05
Is there anything individuals can do to prevent getting infected by AIDS
q06_a
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Using male condom
q06_b
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Practicing sex with the wife only
q06_c
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid blood transfusion
q06_d
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid injections
q06_e
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid kissing
q06_f
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Abstinence from practicing sex at all
q06_g
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid handshaking
q06_h
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid mosquito bites
q06_i
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Seeking prevention through traditional medicine
q06_j
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid talking to infected individuals
q06_k
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid tattooing
q06_l
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid ear/nose piercing
q06_m
Out of the following things, what measures can help individuals prevent getting AIDS Avoid visit up dentist
q07
If you know a person infected with AIDS, do you…
w01
What does family planning mean to you
w02
Have you ever heard about the concept of reproductive health
w03_a
What reproductive health topics have you ever heard about Family planning
w03_b
What reproductive health topics have you ever heard about Ability to childbearing
w03_c
What reproductive health topics have you ever heard about Safe motherhood
w03_d
What reproductive health topics have you ever heard about Safe childbirth
Total: 437
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