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Political Participation

Measures adults' political interest, voting behaviour, other civic activities, barriers to participation and sense of influence.

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Interest in Politics

  1. Thank you for taking part. This survey asks how you take part in political and civic life. Your answers are anonymous.

  2. How interested are you in politics?

    Choose one:

    • Very interested
    • Fairly interested
    • Not very interested
    • Not at all interested

  3. How often do you talk about political matters with family, friends or colleagues?

    Choose one:

    • Often
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • Never

Voting

  1. Are you eligible to vote in national elections?

    Choose one:

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not sure

  2. Did you vote in the most recent national election?

    Condition: Only for respondents who may be eligible

    Choose one:

    • Yes
    • No
    • Don't remember

  3. What kept you from voting? Select all that apply.

    Condition: Only for respondents who did not vote

    Choose any that apply:

    • I was not registered
    • Work or caring commitments
    • The candidates did not appeal to me
    • I felt my vote would not matter
    • I did not have enough information
    • It was hard to get to the polling place
    • Other

  4. What other reason kept you from voting?

    Condition: Only when Other was selected

    Open answer

  5. How often do you vote in local elections?

    Condition: Only for respondents who may be eligible

    Choose one:

    • Always
    • Usually
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • Never

Other Ways of Taking Part

  1. In the past 12 months, which of these have you done? Select all that apply.

    Choose any that apply:

    • Contacted an elected official
    • Signed a petition
    • Attended a demonstration
    • Attended a public meeting
    • Volunteered for a campaign
    • Donated to a party or candidate
    • Shared political content online
    • Avoided buying a product for political reasons
    • None of these

  2. What, if anything, stops you from taking part in politics more? Select all that apply.

    Choose any that apply:

    • Lack of time
    • Not feeling well informed
    • Doubt that it makes a difference
    • Worry about the consequences
    • Nothing holds me back

  3. How much do you agree with each of the following statements?

    • People like me can influence what the government does
    • I have a good grasp of the main political issues of the day
    • Elected officials pay attention to what ordinary people think

    For each row: choose one:

    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • Neither agree nor disagree
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree

About You

  1. What is your age?

    Choose one:

    • 18-24
    • 25-34
    • 35-44
    • 45-54
    • 55-64
    • 65 or older

  2. What is your gender?

    Choose one:

    • Female
    • Male
    • Non-binary
    • Prefer not to say

  3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

    Choose one:

    • Primary or less
    • Secondary
    • Vocational
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Postgraduate degree
    • Prefer not to say