wgm_dictionary| ID | Name | Label | Values | Value Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W1 | How Much You Know About Science |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Nothing at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 2 | W2 |
How Much You Understand the Meaning of Science and Scientists |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
All of it Some of it Not much of it None of it (DK) (Refused) |
| 3 | W3_USA |
What is the highest level of education where you LAST learned about science? |
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 98 99 |
No formal education/Never learned about science in formal education Grade 8 or lower High school (Grades 9 through 11) High school (Grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) Technical, trade, vocational, or business school or program after high school College - college, university, or community college - but no degree Two-year associate Four-year bachelor’s from a college or university (e.g., BS, BA, AB) Postgraduate or professional schooling after graduating college (e.g., some graduate school) Postgraduate or professional, including master’s, doctorate, medical, or law degree (e.g., MA, MS, Ph.D., MD, JD) (DK) (Refused) |
| 4 | W4 |
In (response in SA/WP5), how much confidence do you have in the hospitals and health clinics? A lot, some, not much, or none at all? If you dont know, please just say so. |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much None at all Don’t know (Refused) |
| 5 | W5A | Trust People in Neighborhood |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 6 | W5B | Trust the National Government in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 7 | W5C | Trust Scientists in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 8 | W5D | Trust Journalists in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 9 | W5E | Trust Doctors and Nurses in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 10 | W5F |
Trust People Who Work at Charitable Organizations or NGOs in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 11 | W5G | Trust Traditional Healers in This Country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 12 | W6 | Trust Science |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Dont know (Refused) |
| 13 | W7A |
In general, how much do you trust scientists to do the following things? Do you trust them a lot, some, not much, or not at all? If you dont know, please just say so. Find out accurate information about the world |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Don’t know (Refused) |
| 14 | W7B |
In general, how much do you trust scientists to do the following things? Do you trust them a lot, some, not much, or not at all? If you dont know, please just say so. Do their work with the intention of benefiting the public |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Don’t know (Refused) |
| 15 | W7C |
In general, how much do you think the leaders in the national government value the opinions and expertise of scientists? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 16 | W8 |
In (response in SA/WP5), do you think the work that scientists do benefits most, some, or very few people? |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Most Some Very few (DK) (Refused) |
| 17 | W9 |
In ##COUNTRY##, do you think the work that scientists do has benefited people like you a lot, a little, or not at all? |
1 2 3 98 99 |
A lot A little Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 18 | W10 |
Science and Technology Will Increase or Decrease Number of Jobs in the Area in Next Five Years |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Increase Decrease (Neither/Have no effect) (DK) (Refused) |
| 19 | W11A |
Would you say developments in science have had a mostly positive impact, a mostly negative impact, or no impact at all on the following things in your life? Your personal health |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Mostly positive impact Mostly negative impact No impact at all (Both positive and negative impact) (DK) (Refused) |
| 20 | W11B |
Would you say developments in science have had a mostly positive impact, a mostly negative impact, or no impact at all on the following things in your life? The quality of the environment in your local area or the city where you live |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Mostly positive impact Mostly negative impact No impact at all (Both positive and negative impact) (DK) (Refused) |
| 21 | W12A |
In your opinion, how much do you think science can explain each of the following? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? If you dont know, please just say so. How the human body works |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Don’t know (Refused) |
| 22 | W12B |
In your opinion, how much do you think science can explain each of the following? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? If you dont know, please just say so. How feelings and emotions work |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all Don’t know (Refused) |
| 23 | W13 |
Have you heard about climate change or global warming before today? |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 24 | W14 |
Thinking about the issue of climate change or global warming, how well do you feel you understand this issue? Would you say you understand it very well, fairly well, not very well, or not at all? |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Very well Fairly well Not very well Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 25 | W15 |
Do you think climate change or global warming is a major threat, a minor threat, or not a threat to people in ##COUNTRY## right now? |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Major threat Minor threat Not a threat (Climate change/Global warming is not happening) (DK) (Refused) |
| 26 | W15_1A |
In general, how much do you think each of the following make decisions about ##CORONAVIRUS## based on scientific advice? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? How about __________? The national government |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 27 | W15_1B |
In general, how much do you think each of the following make decisions about ##CORONAVIRUS## based on scientific advice? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? How about __________? Friends and family |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 28 | W15_1C |
In general, how much do you think each of the following make decisions about ##CORONAVIRUS## based on scientific advice? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? How about __________? The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 29 | W15_1D |
In general, how much do you think each of the following make decisions about ##CORONAVIRUS## based on scientific advice? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? How about __________? Doctors and nurses in this country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 30 | W15_1E |
In general, how much do you think each of the following make decisions about ##CORONAVIRUS## based on scientific advice? A lot, some, not much, or not at all? How about __________? Religious leaders |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 31 | W15_2A |
After cornavirus crisis ends: government should spend money to help other countries prevent and cure diseases |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree (DK) (Refused) |
| 32 | W15_2B |
After cornavirus crisis ends: government should spend money on preventing and curins diseases ONLY if they pose a risk in THIS country |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree (DK) (Refused) |
| 33 | W16 |
Thinking about a persons overall health, do you think mental health is more important, as important, or less important than physical health for a persons well-being? |
1 2 3 98 99 |
More important As important Less important (DK) (Refused) |
| 34 | W17A |
In general, how much do you think science helps us treat the following health problems? Does it help a lot, some, not much, or not at all? Cancer |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 35 | W17B |
In general, how much do you think science helps us treat the following health problems? Does it help a lot, some, not much, or not at all? Extreme anxiety or depression |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 36 | W17C |
In general, how much do you think science helps us treat the following health problems? Does it help a lot, some, not much, or not at all? Infectious diseases, such as Malaria |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 37 | W17D |
In general, how much do you think science helps us treat the following health problems? Does it help a lot, some, not much, or not at all? Obesity - being extremely overweight |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
A lot Some Not much Not at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 38 | W18A |
How important do you think it is for the national government in this country to fund resebackground-color:#eeeeeeh in each the following areas of health? Is it extremely important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? Cancer |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Extremely important Somewhat important Not too important Not important at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 39 | W18B |
How important do you think it is for the national government in this country to fund resebackground-color:#eeeeeeh in each the following areas of health? Is it extremely important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? Extreme anxiety |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
Extremely important Somewhat important Not too important Not important at all (DK) (Refused) |
| 40 | W19 |
In general, if someone in your local community was experiencing extreme anxiety or depression, how comfortable do you think they would feel speaking about it with someone they know? Very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, or not at all comf |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not at all comfortable (DK/depends) (Refused) |
| 41 | W20 |
Thinking about your close friends and family members, have any of them ever been SO anxious or depressed that they could not continue with their regular daily activities AS THEY NORMALLY WOULD for TWO WEEKS or longer? |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 42 | W21 |
And what about you, personally? Have you ever been SO anxious or depressed that you could not continue your regular daily activities AS YOU NORMALLY WOULD for TWO WEEKS or longer? |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 43 | W22 |
Just your best guess, about how old were you when you FIRST felt this way? |
97 98 99 |
97+ (DK) (Refused) |
| 44 | W24 | Have you felt this way more than once? |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 45 | W25A |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Talk to a mental health professional |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 46 | W25B |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Engage in religious or spiritual activities, or talk to a religious leader |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 47 | W25C |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Talk to friends or family |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 48 | W25D |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Take medication prescribed by a healthcare professional |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 49 | W25E |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Improve healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as exercise, sleep, and diet |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 50 | W25F |
When you were feeling extremely anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Make a major change in your work situation |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 51 | W25G |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Make a major change in your personal relationships |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 52 | W25H |
When you were feeling SO anxious or depressed, did you ever do any of the following to make yourself feel better? Spend time in nature/the outdoors |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 53 | W26A |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Talking to a mental health professional |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 54 | W26B |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Engaging in religious or spiritual activities, or talking to a religious leader |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 55 | W26C |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Talking to friends or family |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 56 | W26D |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Taking medication prescribed by a healthcare professional |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 57 | W26E |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Improving healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as exercise, sleep, and diet |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 58 | W26F |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Making a major change in your work situation |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 59 | W26G |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Making a major change in your personal relationships |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 60 | W26H |
Did you find the following very helpful, somewhat helpful, or not helpful in making you feel better? How about _______? Spending time in nature/the outdoors |
1 2 3 98 99 |
Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful (DK) (Refused) |
| 61 | W27 |
Have you used social media, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram or ##SOCIAL_MEDIA_EXAMPLE##, in the past 30 days? |
1 2 98 99 |
Yes No (DK) (Refused) |
| 62 | W28 | About how often do you use social media? |
1 2 3 4 5 6 98 99 |
Several times an hour Almost every hour Several times a day Once a day A few days a week Less frequently (DK) (Refused) |
| 63 | W29 |
How often do you see information about health on social media? All of the time, most of the time, some of the time, or never? |
1 2 3 4 98 99 |
All of the time Most of the time Some of the time Never (DK) (Refused) |