LISS panel > Unaffiliated spirituality and social engagement

Publisher
CentERdata
Creator
Berghuijs, Joantine
Created
Mar 29 2010
Description
The main objectives of this survey are: 1. to investigate the conceptions and associations of ‘spirituality’ amongst the Dutch population; 2. to find out if there are types or aspects of unaffiliated spirituality that are related to different degrees of social engagement 3. and to test findings from qualitative research about unaffiliated spirituality (and social engagement) in a quantitative way.
Panel
lissdata
Begin date
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Name English Dutch
intro This questionnaire is about the meaning of life, attitude to life and spirituality. It was developed by researchers from Utrecht University… Deze vragenlijst gaat over zingeving, levenshouding en spiritualiteit en is ontwikkeld door onderzoekers van de Universiteit Utrecht. Het i…
bh004-bh017 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh018-bh027 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh028-bh041 if (bh001=1 and bh002=0) then FILLTEXT1:='perform voluntary work for an organization for humanitarian aid, human rights, minorities, or mig… if (bh001=1 and bh002=0) then FILLTEKST1:='vrijwilligerswerk te verrichten voor een organisatie voor humanitaire hulp, mensenrechten, minde…
bh042 What other reason or goal do you mean? Welke andere reden of doel bedoelt u?
bh043 Spirituality is a much-used word today. Everyone will have his or her own ideas on what it means. What do you take spirituality to mean? Pl… Spiritualiteit is tegenwoordig een veel gebruikt woord. Iedereen heeft zo zijn eigen ideeën over wat het betekent. Wat verstaat u onder spi…
bh044-bh047 To what extent does this apply to you: In hoeverre geldt voor u:
bh048-bh053
bh054-bh059 The following questions are about things that are commonly said and written today about the meaning of human life and how to pursue this in… De volgende vragen gaan over wat er tegenwoordig zoal gezegd en geschreven wordt over de zin van het menselijk leven en hoe je daar in de p…
bh060-bh063 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh064-bh069 One of the statements below uses the word ‘God’. If you are more used to using the name 'Allah' or another name, please read the statement … In één van de uitspraken hieronder komt de naam 'God' voor. Indien u gewend bent om de naam 'Allah' of een andere naam te gebruiken, kunt u…
bh070-bh073 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh074-bh076 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh077-bh082 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh083-bh086 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh087-bh089 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh090-bh094 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh095-bh098 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh099-bh102 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh103-bh110 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In hoeverre bent u het eens met de volgende uitspraken?
bh111 Which statement most resembles your own conviction? Only one answer is permitted. Welke uitspraak komt het dichtst bij uw eigen overtuiging? Er is slechts één antwoord mogelijk.
bh112-bh113 You have just answered some questions about the meaning of life (the last 13 screens). We now continue with some further questions about st… U hebt zojuist een aantal vragen beantwoord over zingeving (de laatste 13 schermen). Nu volgen enkele vragen over de opvattingen waar u het…
bh114-bh124 How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? Multiple answers are permitted. Hoe hebt u deze opvattingen over zingeving gekregen? Meerdere antwoorden mogelijk.
bh125 In what other way did you acquire those beliefs? Op welke andere wijze hebt u die opvattingen gekregen?
bh126-bh133 To what extent does this apply to you: In hoeverre geldt voor u:
bh134-bh142 One of the statements below uses the word ‘God’. If you are more used to using the name 'Allah' or another name, please read the statement … In enkele uitspraken hieronder komt de naam 'God' voor. Indien u gewend bent om de naam 'Allah' of een andere naam te gebruiken, kunt u de …
bh143-bh147 Please indicate which of the experiences below you have experienced personally. Geef aan welke van de onderstaande ervaringen u zelf hebt meegemaakt.
bh148–bh149 You have indicated having experienced the following experiences: [EXPERIENCES] To what extent does this apply to you: U hebt aangegeven dat u te maken hebt gehad met de volgende ervaringen: [ERVARINGEN] In hoeverre geldt voor u:
bh150-bh156 Do you ever practice any of the following activities? Houdt u zich wel eens bezig met de volgende activiteiten?
bh157–bh158 How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? This concerns the following activities: [A… Hoeveel tijd besteedt u gemiddeld per week aan het uitvoeren van het totaal van deze activiteiten? Het gaat om de activiteiten: [ACTIVITE…
bh159-bh165 Do you ever practice the following activities? Houdt u zich wel eens bezig met de volgende activiteiten?
bh166–bh167 How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? This concerns the following activities: [A… Hoeveel tijd besteedt u gemiddeld per week aan het uitvoeren van het totaal van deze activiteiten? Het gaat om de activiteiten: [ACTIVI…
bh168–bh169 You have indicated that you sometimes or often practice the following activities: [ACTIVITIES3] To what extent does this apply to you: U hebt aangegeven zich wel eens of vaak bezig te houden met onderstaande activiteiten: [ACTIVITEITEN3] In hoeverre geldt voor u:
bh170-bh186 One of the response categories below uses the word ‘God’. If you are more used to using the name 'Allah' or another name, please read the s… In één van de antwoordcategorieën hieronder komt de naam 'God' voor. Indien u gewend bent om de naam 'Allah' of een andere naam te gebruike…
bh187 What other reason do you mean? Welke andere reden bedoelt u?
bh188-bh195 To what extent does this apply to you: In hoeverre geldt voor u:
bh196-bh199 Do you ever read on or more of the following magazines? Leest u wel eens één van de volgende tijdschriften?
bh200-bh201 Can you name a book that has been of particular help in finding your way through life? If so, please provide the author and title of the bo… Kunt u een boek noemen dat u bijzonder heeft geholpen om uw weg in het leven te vinden? Zo ja, noemt u hier onder dan s.v.p. de schrijver e…
bh202 And now, the last question: Has completing this questionnaire influenced your ideas about spirituality? En dan nu de laatste vraag. Heeft het invullen van deze vragenlijst uw gedachten over spiritualiteit beïnvloed?
bh203-bh207 Note: Please complete the questionnaire until you are returned to the starting screen. Only then will the system register the questionnaire… NB: Maakt u alstublieft de vragenlijst af totdat u weer bij het beginscherm komt.Pas dan registreert het systeem de vragenlijst als volledi…

Variable Dataset English Dutch
nomem_encr bh09a Number of household member encrypted
bh09a_m bh09a Month and year of field work
bh09a001 bh09a performed voluntary work for an organization for humanitarian aid, human rights, minorities, or migrants
bh09a002 bh09a performed voluntary work for an organization for environmental protection, peace, or animal rights
bh09a003 bh09a relationship to person receiving informal care
bh09a004 bh09a My own happiness strongly depends on the happiness of the people around me.
bh09a005 bh09a I am willing to do my family members a favor, even if it involves something that I personally detest.
bh09a006 bh09a I generally sacrifice my own interest for the interests of the group to which I belong.
bh09a007 bh09a I enjoy situations in which I can compete with others.
bh09a008 bh09a I care deeply about the well-being of my colleagues.
bh09a009 bh09a I like being unique and differing from others on many counts.
bh09a010 bh09a Children should feel honored if their parents are awarded an important distinction.
bh09a011 bh09a I often do ‘my own thing’.
bh09a012 bh09a Competition is the natural way of the world.
bh09a013 bh09a If a colleague were to win a prize, I would feel proud.
bh09a014 bh09a I am a unique individual.
bh09a015 bh09a I would give up doing something that I enjoy if my family members were to disapprove of it.
bh09a016 bh09a You can’t have a healthy society without competition.
bh09a017 bh09a I feel good when working together with others.
bh09a018 bh09a I don’t feel very involved with people living on the other side of the globe.
bh09a019 bh09a I find it hard to donate to goals that do not benefit me.
bh09a020 bh09a Society is under threat because people are increasingly indifferent to each other.
bh09a021 bh09a The earth’s climate problem is grossly exaggerated.
bh09a022 bh09a The world needs responsible citizens.
bh09a023 bh09a I often think: ‘Live today, worry tomorrow’.
bh09a024 bh09a I donate to social goals, regardless of what the government or corporate sector does.
bh09a025 bh09a People constitute a community.
bh09a026 bh09a We must pass the world on to the next generation in a good state.
bh09a027 bh09a I do not feel responsible for the well-being of society.
bh09a028 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To be appreciated
bh09a029 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To treat others more lovingly
bh09a030 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To develop skills
bh09a031 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To improve my CV
bh09a032 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To let go of my ego
bh09a033 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To meet like-minded people
bh09a034 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To meet friends or acquaintances
bh09a035 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To acquire useful contacts
bh09a036 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To receive (a small) remuneration
bh09a037 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - Devotion to God / a higher power
bh09a038 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - Devotion to a universal force
bh09a039 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - To contribute to improving society
bh09a040 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - No special reason
bh09a041 bh09a For what reason or purpose do or did you engage in these activities? - Other
bh09a042 bh09a What other reason or goal do you mean?
bh09a043 bh09a What do you take spirituality to mean?
bh09a044 bh09a I am spiritually inclined.
bh09a045 bh09a I am religiously inclined.
bh09a046 bh09a I consider myself part of a religious, spiritual or life-philosophy group.
bh09a047 bh09a I am actively involved with a religious, spiritual or life-philosophy organization.
bh09a048 bh09a Do you regularly visit (once in 2 months or more frequently) a religious or spiritual gathering?
bh09a049 bh09a Did you participate in any course or workshop regarding religion or spirituality, in the last 12 months?
bh09a050 bh09a Do you personally give courses or workshops regarding religion or spirituality?
bh09a051 bh09a Are you involved in any discussion group about religious or spiritual topics?
bh09a052 bh09a Are you active in any Internet forum about religious or spiritual topics?
bh09a053 bh09a Are your best friends religiously or spiritually inclined?
bh09a054 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to develop your higher or deeper Self?
bh09a055 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to try to rediscover your divine origin?
bh09a056 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to work on expanding your consciousness?
bh09a057 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to seek to become more intuitive and sensitive?
bh09a058 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to seek a balance between body and spirit?
bh09a059 bh09a To what extent do you find it important to strive to discover and develop your hidden talents?
bh09a060 bh09a There is a power or vital energy that binds us all together.
bh09a061 bh09a We are all part of a larger consciousness.
bh09a062 bh09a Everything is energy.
bh09a063 bh09a Everything is connected with everything.
bh09a064 bh09a All answers can be found within yourself.
bh09a065 bh09a You should rely on your inner voice.
bh09a066 bh09a It is important to pursue self-knowledge.
bh09a067 bh09a Self-knowledge is knowledge of God/the divine.
bh09a068 bh09a Personal insight, based on inner experience, is the only thing you should listen to.
bh09a069 bh09a Each one of us has a unique role to fulfill on this earth.
bh09a070 bh09a It is good to experiment with the wisdom and practices handed down by different traditions, to see what works best for you.
bh09a071 bh09a There are many sources of wisdom on which we can draw.
bh09a072 bh09a You can combine different truths and practices to create what suits you best.
bh09a073 bh09a There are many paths of wisdom, but they all radiate from the same eternal source.
bh09a074 bh09a Each of us has his or her own truth.
bh09a075 bh09a All truths are relative.
bh09a076 bh09a You should not argue about other people’s truths.
bh09a077 bh09a I am never entirely sure about the truth that I believe in.
bh09a078 bh09a Every acquired insight is provisional.
bh09a079 bh09a In my experience, questions play a more significant role than answers.
bh09a080 bh09a I feel that it is very important to continue to seek deeper insights.
bh09a081 bh09a Doubts and uncertainties are often very valuable to me.
bh09a082 bh09a The experience of a personal crisis contributes significantly to my obtaining deeper insights and ideas.
bh09a083 bh09a In our daily life, we should be more aware of nature’s cycles.
bh09a084 bh09a I feel attracted to forms of nature worship.
bh09a085 bh09a Magical rituals can bring you into contact with the Goddess.
bh09a086 bh09a I feel attracted to wicca, druidism, or shamanism.
bh09a087 bh09a Today we are on the threshold of a new era.
bh09a088 bh09a Mankind is currently undergoing a profound change in consciousness.
bh09a089 bh09a Major changes await us, since we are entering the age of Aquarius.
bh09a090 bh09a The past is not as important as the present.
bh09a091 bh09a There is no point in trying to predict the future.
bh09a092 bh09a I do not have any special notions about the future.
bh09a093 bh09a The point is to live as well as you can in the here-and-now.
bh09a094 bh09a Living well first of all means living mindfully.
bh09a095 bh09a I do not attach much importance to this life and this world.
bh09a096 bh09a I am mainly concerned with the hereafter (life after death).
bh09a097 bh09a I am mainly concerned with my development through successive lives (reincarnation).
bh09a098 bh09a I am mainly concerned with attaining a different level of consciousness.
bh09a099 bh09a Churches present a wrong image of Jesus.
bh09a100 bh09a Jesus made secret knowledge public.
bh09a101 bh09a It is not important whether Jesus really did rise from the dead.
bh09a102 bh09a We must seek the birth of Christ within ourselves.
bh09a103 bh09a I am convinced of the medicinal power of gems and crystals.
bh09a104 bh09a I am convinced of the effectiveness of reiki.
bh09a105 bh09a I am convinced that it is possible to retrieve memories of a former life.
bh09a106 bh09a I am convinced of the existence of chakras (invisible energy centers in our body).
bh09a107 bh09a I am convinced that astrology and horoscopes can provide us with valuable insights.
bh09a108 bh09a I am convinced that laying Tarot cards can provide us with valuable insights.
bh09a109 bh09a I am convinced that angels exist, or other invisible creatures that can help us.
bh09a110 bh09a I am convinced that it is possible to contact people that have died.
bh09a111 bh09a Which statement most resembles your own conviction?
bh09a112 bh09a One or more of these beliefs have an impact on my daily life.
bh09a113 bh09a One or more of these beliefs have an impact on important decisions I must make.
bh09a114 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through my parents/guardians
bh09a115 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through my teachers
bh09a116 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through inspiring leaders
bh09a117 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through friends
bh09a118 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through clairvoyants/mediums
bh09a119 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through books/magazines/newspapers
bh09a120 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through Internet
bh09a121 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - through television programs
bh09a122 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - by personal discovery through inner experiences
bh09a123 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - by personal discovery in nature
bh09a124 bh09a How did you acquire these beliefs about the meaning of life? - other
bh09a125 bh09a In what other way did you acquire those beliefs?
bh09a126 bh09a I experience an inner force.
bh09a127 bh09a I experience my life as valuable.
bh09a128 bh09a My life has a purpose.
bh09a129 bh09a I feel connected to other people, even if they are very different to me.
bh09a130 bh09a I experience connectedness with all life around me.
bh09a131 bh09a I feel strongly connected to nature.
bh09a132 bh09a Nature helps me connect to deeper dimensions within myself.
bh09a133 bh09a I have my most intense experiences in nature.
bh09a134 bh09a An experience concerning the presence of God / the divine / a higher power.
bh09a135 bh09a A sense of connectedness to God / the divine / a higher power.
bh09a136 bh09a A sense of connectedness with a universal force.
bh09a137 bh09a An experience in which I seemed to become part of a power or force greater than myself.
bh09a138 bh09a A concurrence of events in my life which made me feel: this cannot be a coincidence.
bh09a139 bh09a An experience of receiving help in response to my prayer.
bh09a140 bh09a An experience in which the nature of reality became clear to me.
bh09a141 bh09a An experience in which all things seemed part of a larger whole.
bh09a142 bh09a An experience in which everything seemed perfect.
bh09a143 bh09a An experience of being outside my own body.
bh09a144 bh09a Seeing a dead person or another experience of contact with a dead person.
bh09a145 bh09a A recollection of a former life.
bh09a146 bh09a A contact with a ‘guide’ or inner voice.
bh09a147 bh09a An experience of an invisible power that, in one way or another, offered me council, advice or guidance.
bh09a148 bh09a One or more of these experiences have an impact on my daily life.
bh09a149 bh09a One or more of these experiences have an impact on important decisions I must make.
bh09a150 bh09a Yoga
bh09a151 bh09a Tai Chi
bh09a152 bh09a Meditation
bh09a153 bh09a Prayer
bh09a154 bh09a Breathing exercises
bh09a155 bh09a Acupuncture
bh09a156 bh09a Reiki
bh09a157 bh09a How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? - number of hours
bh09a158 bh09a How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? - number of minutes
bh09a159 bh09a Dream interpretation
bh09a160 bh09a Consulting Tarot cards
bh09a161 bh09a Consulting the I Ching
bh09a162 bh09a Consulting your horoscope
bh09a163 bh09a Visiting a fortune-teller
bh09a164 bh09a Visiting a medium
bh09a165 bh09a Visiting a paranormal fair
bh09a166 bh09a How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? - number of hours
bh09a167 bh09a How much time do you spend on average per week on practicing these activities, all combined? - number of minutes
bh09a168 bh09a One or more of these activities have an impact on my daily life.
bh09a169 bh09a One or more of these activities have an impact on important decisions I must make.
bh09a170 bh09a For what reason or purpose do you practice these activities? - To improve my health
bh09a171 bh09a To work on relationship issues
bh09a172 bh09a To find rest and relaxation
bh09a173 bh09a To acquire special experiences
bh09a174 bh09a To develop special powers
bh09a175 bh09a To meet like-minded people
bh09a176 bh09a To find out who I truly am
bh09a177 bh09a To give direction to my life
bh09a178 bh09a To learn to deal more effectively with problems in my life
bh09a179 bh09a To learn to treat others more lovingly
bh09a180 bh09a To develop life wisdom
bh09a181 bh09a To surrender my ego
bh09a182 bh09a To function better in society
bh09a183 bh09a Devotion to God / a higher power
bh09a184 bh09a Devotion to a universal force
bh09a185 bh09a To contribute to improving society
bh09a186 bh09a Other reason
bh09a187 bh09a What other reason do you mean?
bh09a188 bh09a I am involved with one or more nature or environment organizations.
bh09a189 bh09a I donate money to one or more nature or environment organizations.
bh09a190 bh09a I try to restrict my use of packaging materials.
bh09a191 bh09a I prefer to buy foodstuffs produced in the Netherlands.
bh09a192 bh09a I am a vegetarian on account of environmental considerations.
bh09a193 bh09a I have introduced energy-efficient modifications in my home on account of environmental considerations.
bh09a194 bh09a I do not travel by air on account of environmental considerations.
bh09a195 bh09a I do not own a car on account of environmental considerations.
bh09a196 bh09a Happinez
bh09a197 bh09a Onkruid
bh09a198 bh09a ParaVisie
bh09a199 bh09a Bres
bh09a200 bh09a Can you name a book that has been of particular help in finding your way through life? - author
bh09a201 bh09a Can you name a book that has been of particular help in finding your way through life? - title
bh09a202 bh09a Has completing this questionnaire influenced your ideas about spirituality?
bh09a203 bh09a Was it difficult to answer the questions?
bh09a204 bh09a Were the questions sufficiently clear?
bh09a205 bh09a Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
bh09a206 bh09a Was it an interesting subject?
bh09a207 bh09a Did you enjoy answering the questions?
bh09a208 bh09a Starting date questionnaire
bh09a209 bh09a Starting time questionnaire
bh09a210 bh09a End date questionnaire
bh09a211 bh09a End time questionnaire
bh09a212 bh09a duration in seconds