Infrastructure for the new generation tool inventory

Survey	Years	Waves	Question	Response
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Have you ever had a paid job?	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	About how many hours per week did you work in this additional job or business or in agriculture? Please give an average figure for the last 4 working weeks.	write in HOURS
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Using this card, how likely do you think it is that you might lose your job in the next 6 months?	1. Very likely 2. Quite likely 3. Neither likely, nor unlikely 4. Quite unlikely 5. Very unlikely 6. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? My work is too demanding and stressful.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? I am well paid.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? I have a great deal of influence in deciding how to do my work.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? My work is dull and boring.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? My job offers good prospects for career advancement.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? I constantly work to tight deadlines.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements describing positive and negative aspects of your job? I work in dangerous or unhealthy conditions.	1. Strongly Agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often has each of the following happened to you during the last year? I have come home from work too tired to do some of the household jobs which need to be done.	1. Several times a week 2. Several times a month 3. Several times a year 4. Less often/rarely 5. Never 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often has each of the following happened to you during the last year? It has been difficult for me in fulfilling my family responsibilities because of the amount of time I spend on the job.	1. Several times a week 2. Several times a month 3. Several times a year 4. Less often/rarely 5. Never 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often has each of the following happened to you during the last year? I have found it difficult to concentrate at work because of my family responsibilities	1. Several times a week 2. Several times a month 3. Several times a year 4. Less often/rarely 5. Never 6. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Are you, in your household, the person who contributes most to the household income?	1. Yes 2. No 3. Both equally 4. Don’t know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	What is the current occupation of the person who contributes most to the household income?	NOT WORKING 1. Responsible for ordinary shopping and looking after the home or without any current occupation, not working 2. Student 3. Unemployed or temporarily not working 4. Retired or unable to work through illness SELF EMPLOYED 5. Farmer 6. Fisherman 7. Professional (lawyer, medical practitioner, accountant, architect etc.) 8. Owner of a shop, craftsman, other self-employed person 9. Business proprietors, owner (full or partner) of a company EMPLOYED 10. Employed professional (employed doctor, lawyer, accountant, architect) 11. General management, director of top management (managing director, director general, other director) 12. Middle management, other management (department head junior manager, teacher, technician) 13 Employed position, working mainly at a desk 14. Employed position, not at a desk but travelling (sales person, driver, etc.) 15. Employed position, not at a desk, but in a service job (hospital, restaurant, police, fire fighter, etc.) 16. Supervisor 17. Skilled manual worker 18. Other (unskilled) manual worker, servant 19. NEVER DID ANY PAID WORK
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Did he/she do any paid work in the past? What was his/her last occupation?	NOT WORKING 1. Responsible for ordinary shopping and looking after the home or without any current occupation, not working 2. Student 3. Unemployed or temporarily not working 4. Retired or unable to work through illness SELF EMPLOYED 5. Farmer 6. Fisherman 7. Professional (lawyer, medical practitioner, accountant, architect etc.) 8. Owner of a shop, craftsman, other self-employed person 9. Business proprietors, owner (full or partner) of a company EMPLOYED 10. Employed professional (employed doctor, lawyer, accountant, architect) 11. General management, director of top management (managing director, director general, other director) 12. Middle management, other management (department head junior manager, teacher, technician) 13 Employed position, working mainly at a desk 14. Employed position, not at a desk but travelling (sales person, driver, etc.) 15. Employed position, not at a desk, but in a service job (hospital, restaurant, police, fire fighter, etc.) 16. Supervisor 17. Skilled manual worker 18. Other (unskilled) manual worker, servant 19. NEVER DID ANY PAID WORK
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How many rooms does the accommodation in which you live have, excluding the kitchen, bathrooms, hallways, storerooms and rooms used solely for business?	write in NUMBER
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Which of the following best describes your accommodation?	1. Own without mortgage (i.e. without any loans) 2. Own with mortgage 3. Tenant, paying rent to private landlord 4. Tenant, paying rent in social/voluntary/municipal housing 5. Accommodation is provided rent free 6. Other 7. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Do you have any of the following problems with your accommodation? A) Shortage of space	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Do you have any of the following problems with your accommodation? B) Rot in windows, doors or floors	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Do you have any of the following problems with your accommodation? C) Damp/leaks	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Do you have any of the following problems with your accommodation? D) Lack of indoor flushing toilet	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	What is your current occupation?	SELF EMPLOYED 1. Farmer 2. Fisherman 3. Professional (lawyer, medical practitioner, accountant, architect etc.) 4. Owner of a shop, craftsman, other self-employed person 5. Business proprietor, owner (full or partner) of a company EMPLOYED 6. Employed professional (employed doctor, lawyer, accountant, architect) 7. General management, director of top management (managing director, director general, other director) 8. Middle management, other management (department head, junior manager, teacher, technician) 9. Employed position, working mainly at a desk 10. Employed position, not at a desk but travelling (sales person, driver, etc.) 11. Employed position, not at a desk, but in a service job (hospital, restaurant, police, fire fighter, etc.) 12. Supervisor 13. Skilled manual worker 14. Other (unskilled) manual worker, servant
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? Keeping your home adequately warm.	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? Paying for a week’s annual holiday away from home (not staying with relatives).	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? Replacing any worn-out furniture.	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? A meal with meat, chicken or fish every second day if you wanted it.	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? Buying new, rather than second-hand, clothes	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	There are some things that many people cannot afford, even if they would like them. For each of the following things on this card, can I just check whether your household can afford it if you want it? Having friends or family for a drink or meal at least once a month.	1. Yes, can afford if want 2. No, cannot afford it 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	I am going to read some items a household can possess. Could you tell me whether your household has it, your household does not have it because you cannot afford it, or your household does not have it because you don’t need it? Car or van for private use	1. Household has it 2. Do not have because you cannot afford it 3. Do not have because you don’t need it 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	I am going to read some items a household can possess. Could you tell me whether your household has it, your household does not have it because you cannot afford it, or your household does not have it because you don’t need it? Home computer (PC)	1. Household has it 2. Do not have because you cannot afford it 3. Do not have because you don’t need it 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	I am going to read some items a household can possess. Could you tell me whether your household has it, your household does not have it because you cannot afford it, or your household does not have it because you don’t need it? Washing machine	1. Household has it 2. Do not have because you cannot afford it 3. Do not have because you don’t need it 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	Do you rent or own land that you use for farming or productions of food?	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know
EQLS	2003	1	What is the size of this land?	write in (square metres OR acres OR hectares)
EQLS	2003	1	Over the past month, have you …? a. Attended a meeting of a charitable or voluntary organisation	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	Over the past month, have you …? b. Served on a committee or done voluntary work for a voluntary organisation	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Over the past year, have you …? a. Attended a meeting of a trade union, a political party or political action group, attended a protest or demonstration, or signed a petition.	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Over the past year, have you …? b. Contacted a politician or public official (other than routine contact arising from use of public services)	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Some people don’t vote nowadays for one reason or another. Did you vote in the last [country] national election held in [month/year]?	1. Yes 2. No 3. Not eligible to vote 4. Don’t know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Apart from weddings, funerals and other important religious events (e.g. baptisms, Christmas/Easter or other specific holy days), about how often do you attend religious services?	1. More than once a week 2. Once a week 3. Once or twice a month 4. A few times a year 5. Once a year 6. Less than once a year 7. Never 8. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003	1	How much trust do you have in the ability of the following two systems to deliver when you need it? State pension system	1. A great deal of trust 2. Some trust 3. Hardly any trusty 4. No trust at all 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	How much trust do you have in the ability of the following two systems to deliver when you need it? Social benefit system	1. A great deal of trust 2. Some trust 3. Hardly any trusty 4. No trust at all 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people? Please tell me on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means you can’t be too careful and 10 means that most people can be trusted.	1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 10
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In all countries there sometimes exists tension between social groups. In your opinion, how much tension is there between each of the following groups in [this country] Poor and rich people	1. A lot of tension 2. Some tension 3. No tension 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In all countries there sometimes exists tension between social groups. In your opinion, how much tension is there between each of the following groups in [this country] Management and workers	1. A lot of tension 2. Some tension 3. No tension 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In all countries there sometimes exists tension between social groups. In your opinion, how much tension is there between each of the following groups in [this country] Men and women	1. A lot of tension 2. Some tension 3. No tension 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In all countries there sometimes exists tension between social groups. In your opinion, how much tension is there between each of the following groups in [this country] Old people and young people	1. A lot of tension 2. Some tension 3. No tension 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In all countries there sometimes exists tension between social groups. In your opinion, how much tension is there between each of the following groups in [this country] Different racial and ethnic groups	1. A lot of tension 2. Some tension 3. No tension 4. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	What was your last occupation?	SELF EMPLOYED 1. Farmer 2. Fisherman 3. Professional (lawyer, medical practitioner, accountant, architect etc.) 4. Owner of a shop, craftsman, other self-employed person 5. Business proprietor, owner (full or partner) of a company EMPLOYED 6. Employed professional (employed doctor, lawyer, accountant, architect) 7. General management, director of top management (managing director, director general, other director) 8. Middle management, other management (department head, junior manager, teacher, technician) 9. Employed position, working mainly at a desk 10. Employed position, not at a desk but travelling (sales person, driver, etc.) 11. Employed position, not at a desk, but in a service job (hospital, restaurant, police, fire fighter, etc.) 12. Supervisor 13. Skilled manual worker 14. Other (unskilled) manual worker, servant
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Please tell me whether you agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree completely with each statement. I am optimistic about the future.	1. Agree completely 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree completely 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Please tell me whether you agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree completely with each statement. In order to get ahead nowadays you are forced to do things that are not correct.	1. Agree completely 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree completely 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Please tell me whether you agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree completely with each statement. I feel left out of society.	1. Agree completely 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree completely 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	Please tell me whether you agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree completely with each statement. Good luck is more important than hard work for success.	1. Agree completely 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree completely 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1 2 3 4	Please tell me whether you agree completely, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree completely with each statement. Life has become so complicated today that I almost can't find my way.	1. Agree completely 2. Agree somewhat 3. Disagree somewhat 4. Disagree completely 5. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	All things considered, how satisfied would you say you are with your life these days? Please tell me on a scale of one to 10, where one means very dissatisfied and 10 means very satisfied.	1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. 10
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could I ask you about your current marital status? Which of the following descriptions best applies to you? Are you …?	1. Married or living with partner 2. Separated or divorced and not living with partner 3. Widowed and not living with partner 4. Never married and not living with partner 5. (Don’t know / No answer)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	How many children of your own do you have?	(INT.: ENTER NUMBER OF OWN CHILDREN, IF NONE ENTER ‘00’) ______________
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	On average, thinking of people living outside your household how often do you have direct (face-to-face) contact with… Any of your children	1. More than once a day 2. Every day or almost every day 3. At least once a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Several times a year 6. Less often 7. (Don't have such relatives) 8. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	On average, thinking of people living outside your household how often do you have direct (face-to-face) contact with… Your mother or father	1. More than once a day 2. Every day or almost every day 3. At least once a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Several times a year 6. Less often 7. (Don't have such relatives) 8. Don't know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	On average, thinking of people living outside your household how often do you have direct (face-to-face) contact with… Any of your friends or neighbours	1. More than once a day 2. Every day or almost every day 3. At least once a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Several times a year 6. Less often 7. (Don't have such relatives) 8. Don't know
EQLS	2003	1	On average, how often do you have contact with friends or family by phone, email or by post?	1. More than once a day 2. Every day or almost every day 3. At least once a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Several times a year 6. Less often 7. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	From whom would you get support in each of the following situations? For each situation, choose the most important person. If you needed help around the house when ill	1. Family member 2. Work colleague 3. Friend 4. Neighbour 5. Someone else 6. Nobody 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	From whom would you get support in each of the following situations? For each situation, choose the most important person. If you needed advice about a serious personal or family matter	1. Family member 2. Work colleague 3. Friend 4. Neighbour 5. Someone else 6. Nobody 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	From whom would you get support in each of the following situations? For each situation, choose the most important person. If you were feeling a bit depressed and wanting someone to talk to	1. Family member 2. Work colleague 3. Friend 4. Neighbour 5. Someone else 6. Nobody 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	From whom would you get support in each of the following situations? For each situation, choose the most important person. If you needed to urgently raise €1,000 to face an emergency	1. Family member 2. Work colleague 3. Friend 4. Neighbour 5. Someone else 6. Nobody 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often are you involved in any of the following activities outside of paid work? Caring for and educating children	1. Everyday 2. Three or four times a week 3. Once or twice a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Less often 6. Never 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often are you involved in any of the following activities outside of paid work? Housework	1. Everyday 2. Three or four times a week 3. Once or twice a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Less often 6. Never 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How often are you involved in any of the following activities outside of paid work? Caring for elderly/ disabled relatives	1. Everyday 2. Three or four times a week 3. Once or twice a week 4. Once or twice a month 5. Less often 6. Never 7. (Don't know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How many hours a day are you involved in….? Caring for and educating children	write in HOURS
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	How many hours a day are you involved in….? Housework	write in HOURS
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	How many hours a day are you involved in….? Caring for elderly/ disabled relatives	write in HOURS
EQLS	2003	1 2 3	Do you think that the share of housework you do is…	1. More than your fair share 2. Just about your fair share 3. Less than your fair share 4. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2012 2016	1 3 4	Is/was your job …	1. On an unlimited permanent contract 2. On a fixed term contract of less than 12 months 3. On a fixed term contract of 12 months or more 4. On a temporary employment agency contract 5. On apprenticeship or other training scheme 6. Without a written contract 7. Other 8. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. My job/paid work	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. Contact with family members living in the household or elsewhere	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. Other social contact (not family)	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. Own hobbies/ interests	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003	1	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. Sleeping	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	I am going to read out some areas of daily life in which you can spend your time. Could you tell me if you think you spend too much, too little or just about the right amount of time in each area. Taking part in voluntary work or political activities	1. Too much 2. Just right 3. Too little
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your education	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your present job	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your present standard of living	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your accommodation	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your family life	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your health	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012	1 2 3	Could you please tell me on a scale of one to 10 how satisfied you are with each of the following items, where one means you are very dissatisfied and 10 means you are very satisfied? Your social life	1. Very dissatisfied 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very satisfied
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Taking all things together on a scale of one to 10, how happy would you say you are? Here one means you are very unhappy and 10 means you are very happy.	1. Very unhappy 2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Very happy
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	In general, would you say your health is …..	1. Excellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 6. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	Do you have any long-standing illness or disability that limits your activities in any way? By long-standing, I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you for a period of time.	1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	On the last occasion you needed to see a doctor or medical specialist, to what extent did each of the following factors make it difficult for you to do so? Distance to doctor’s office/ hospital/medical centre	1. Very difficult 2. A little difficult 3. Not difficult at all
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	On the last occasion you needed to see a doctor or medical specialist, to what extent did each of the following factors make it difficult for you to do so? Delay in getting appointment	1. Very difficult 2. A little difficult 3. Not difficult at all
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	On the last occasion you needed to see a doctor or medical specialist, to what extent did each of the following factors make it difficult for you to do so? Waiting time to see doctor on day of appointment	1. Very difficult 2. A little difficult 3. Not difficult at all
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	On the last occasion you needed to see a doctor or medical specialist, to what extent did each of the following factors make it difficult for you to do so? Cost of seeing the doctor	1. Very difficult 2. A little difficult 3. Not difficult at all
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How old were you when you completed your full-time education?	write in YEARS
EQLS	2003 2007 2012 2016	1 2 3 4	What is the highest level of education you completed? Is this …?	1. Primary education 2. Secondary education 3. University 4. (None) 5. (Don’t know/no answer)
EQLS	2003	1	Have you taken an education or training course at any time within the last year?	1. Yes ➔ Ask Q49 2. No ➔ Go to Q51 3. Don’t know ➔ Go to Q51
EQLS	2003	1	What kind of course is/was it?	1. General education (leading to formal certificate, diploma, degree) 2. Computer course 3. Language course 4. Training course related to your job or profession 5. Job training scheme offered in connection with social welfare/employment services (e.g. for unemployed people, women returning to labour force) 6. Cultural or hobby-related course (e.g. arts/crafts, dance, sports or other leisure related) 7. Other 8. (Can’t remember)
EQLS	2003	1	Including yourself, about how many people are/were employed at the place where you usually work/worked?	1. Under 10 2. 10 to 49 3. 50-99 4. 100-249 5. 250-499 6. 500-999 7. 1,000 - 1999 8. 2,000 or more
EQLS	2003	1	How long is / was this course? Looking at this card, please tell me the number of days, regardless of whether the course was spread out over several days, assuming that a full day amounts to 8 hours.	1. Less than half a day (less than four hours) 2. Half a day or more but less than two full days (four – 15 hours) 3. Two full days or more but less than 10 full days (16 – 79 hours) 4. 10 days or more but less than 40 days (80 to 319 hours) 5. 40 days or longer (320 hours or more) 6. (Can’t remember)
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	How well do you read English?	1. Very well 2. Quite well 3. Not very well 4. Not at all 5. (Don’t know)
EQLS	2003 2007	1 2	Which of the following best describes your level of use of the Internet over the past month?	1. Used it every day or almost every day 2. Used the Internet a couple of times a week 3. Used the Internet occasionally (once a month or less) 4. Did not use the Internet at all 5. (Don’t know)
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