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Social Mobility

MAY, 2008

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Chapter 1 : DETAILS OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 1.10 Is your permanent address _____________ (the address which appears in the Population Registry)?

1. Yes 2. No.

1.20 What is your permanent address? ______________________ 1.30 I will now ask you regarding the people who live in this dwelling on a permanent basis. Respondent only: 1.40 What is your name? First name ______________ 1.50 Last name ________ 1.60 ID number including zeros on the left and the check digit on the right _______ For all HH members except Respondent: 1.40 Other than you, who else lives in the dwelling on a permanent basis? The dwelling referred to is the one at___________________. It includes soldiers in compulsory army service, as well as children studying at boarding schools, including Grade 12. First name _______________ . 1.50 Last name _____________ . 1.70 Relationship to respondent:

1. [Respondent] 2. Spouse 3. Child 4. Spouse of Child 5. Grandchild 6. Parent 7. Spouse's parent 8. Sibling 9. Brother/sister-in-law 10. Grandparent 11. Aunt/uncle 12. Niece/nephew 13. Other relative 14. Foster child 15. Roommate 16. Caregiver or cleaning person 17. Other non-relative

1.70.1 16.130 What is the nature of relationship?

__________________ Table of household (HH) members [a list of all household members, and information collected for each person] 1.80 Do all those living in the dwelling have a common expense budget for food?

1. Yes 2. No

1.90 Who of those living in the dwelling has a joint expense budget for food with you? <names of HH members>

1. Yes. 2. No.

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For all HH members : 1.100 Sex: 1. Male

2. Female For all HH members: 1.110 Year of birth: _______ 1.110.1 If year of birth is unknown: Age ________ For all HH members: 1.120 Country of birth (according to current borders):

1. Israel 2. Other: specify country _____

For Israeli born: 1.130 Father's country of birth (according to current borders):


For Israeli born: 1.140 Mother's country of birth (according to current borders):


For foreign born: 1.150 Year of immigration _______

1.150.1 If year of immigration is unknown: No. of years in Israel ________ For persons 15 years or older. Otherwise, Go to next HH member Q. 1.100: 1.160 Are you:

1. Married [Continue with Q. 1.170] 2. Separated [Continue with Q. 1.170] 3. Divorced [Continue with Q. 1.170] 4. Widowed [Continue with Q. 1.170] 5. Single [R. Go to next HH member Q. 1.100; others to Q. 1.190]

For married or separated: 1.170 Year of marriage _____ 1.170.1 If year of marriage is unknown: No. of years married ____ For divorced: 1.170 Year of divorce _____ 1.170.1 If year of divorce is unknown: No. of years divorced _____ For widowed: 1.170 Year widowed _____ 1.170.1 If year of being widowed is unknown: No. of years of being widowed_______ Respondent only: 1.180 How many times have you been married (including current marriage)?

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1.181 Did your first marriage end because of: 1. Divorce

2. Death of spouse

1.182 Did your second marriage end because of: 1. Divorce

2. Death of spouse

1.183 Did your third marriage end because of: 1. Divorce

2. Death of spouse

1.183 Did your fourth marriage end because of: 1. Divorce

2. Death of spouse

For all HH members except Respondent: 1.190 Is this person employed? [Not including housework at home or voluntary labour] [National Service (“Sherut Le’umi”) is considered civilian labour]

1. Yes, employed. [Go to Q. 1.210] 2. In the regular army [Go to Q. 1.210] 3. In compulsory army service [Go to Q. 1.210] 4. Not employed. [Continue with Q. 1.200]

1.210 Has this person studied at an educational institution? 1. Yes, but only in the past. [continue with Q. 1.220] 2. Currently studying (including on vacation). [continue with Q. 1.220] 3. Never studied in an educational institution. [Go to next HH member Q. 1.100]

1.220 What is the highest certificate or degree that <name of household member> has received?

4. Certificate of high school completion (which is not a matriculation certificate) 5. Matriculation certificate 6. Non-academic certificate of completion of post-secondary school 7. First academic degree, B.A., or corresponding degree, including academic certificate 8. Second academic degree, M.A., or corresponding degree (including M.D., medical doctor) 9. Third academic degree, Ph.D, or corresponding degree 10. Did not receive any of the above-mentioned certificates

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Chapter 2: DETAILS OF DWELLING, AUTOMOBILE AND HELP

2.10 I will now ask you regarding housing, cars and household help 2.20 Do you own the dwelling in which you live, or is it rented? ["Owned": by at least one of the persons living in the dwelling]

1. You own it [Go to Q. 2.50] 2. You rent it (including key-money arrangements) [Go to Q. 2.30] 3. [kibbutz member living in dwelling on kibbutz] [Go to Q. 2.50] 4. [Living rent-free in dwelling of a family member, or of a friend who isn't a member of the household] [Go to Q. 2.50] 5. Other. What? ______________ [Go to Q. 2.50]

2.30 From whom did you rent the dwelling?

1. From a public housing corporation: Amidar, Amigur, Prazot, Halamish, Shikmona 2. From a private person (including a family member) 3. Other. What? _________

2.40 Will you be entitled to key money or "vacating money" when you vacate the dwelling?

1. Yes. 2. No.

2.50 In how many rooms do you live, including half-rooms?

Include living room, not including kitchen, bathroom and rooms used only for business purposes. _________

For those who own the dwelling in which they live: 2.60 Do you own another dwelling?

1. Yes 2. No.

For those renting, or with some other arrangement: 2.70 Do you own a dwelling?

1. Yes. 2. No.

2.80 Does your household have the use of an automobile or a commercial vehicle under 4 tons gross weight? [Not including a mini-tractor or two-wheeled motorized vehicles: scooters, motorcycles, etc.]

1. Yes. 2. No.

2.90 How many vehicles did your household have the use of? _____

2.90.1 Is the car owned by you? 1. Yes 2. No 2.90.1 Of those, how many cars are owned by you? 2.100 In the last 12 months, did you have the use of an automobile or a commercial vehicle?

1. Yes. 2. No.

2.110 Do you employ in your house a cleaning person or caregiver? 1. Yes 2. No

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2.111 How many hours a week does the cleaning person or caregiver work? 2.112 Does the cleaning person or caregiver –

1. do housework, such as cleaning or cooking? 2. care for a household member, such as children or the elderly? 3. do housework and care for a household member? 4. do other work?

2.113 The cleaning person or caregiver does: _____________________ 2.120 You mentioned that there is a caregiver or cleaning person in the dwelling. Who pays for them? More than one answer is possible. 2.120 Who pays for the cleaning person or caregiver? Multiple answers are permitted. [If

the household has both a cleaning person and a caregiver, indicate all the sources of payment.] 1 You yourselves [the household] 2 A public institution, such as the National Insurance Institute, the welfare office 3 Some other person [who isn’t a member of the household]

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Chapter 3: POSITIONS REGARDING DWELLING

3.10 The following questions refer to you and to your views about various topics. I'll start with some questions about your dwelling and the locality in which you live.

הקש : לסוקר ENTER

3.110 From what year have you lived in [locality name]? __________

3.110.1 If “Don’t know”, How many years have you lived in [locality name]? ___

3.20.2 I will now ask several questions, each of which has 4 possible answers: Very satisfied, Satisfied, Not so satisfied, Not satisfied at all. (You are requested) to choose the answer which most suits you. 3.120 Are you satisfied, in general, with the area in which you live?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied

4. Not satisfied at all 3.140 Are you satisfied with the amount of parks, public gardens or greenery in the area in which you live?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied

4. Not satisfied at all

3.150 Are you satisfied with the cleanliness of the area in which you live? 1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all

3.170 Do you feel safe walking alone at night in your neighborhood?

1. Very safe 2. Safe 3. Not so safe 4. Not safe at all 5. [I don’t go out at all]

3.20 In what year did you begin living in this dwelling? _________ 3.20.1 If “Don’t know”, How long have you lived in this dwelling? __________

3.21 Where did you live before moving to your present dwelling?

1. In the same locality

2. in a different locality

3. In a different country

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3.22 In which locality? 3.23 Why did you move to your present dwelling? More than one answer is possible.

1. Change in your or your spouse’s employment

2. Improvement in financial state

3. Deterioration of financial state

4. Personal reasons such as: Marriage or relationship, birth of children, divorce or separation,

children leaving home

5. Desire to improve standard of living such as: good neighborhood, private home, better

education

6. The desire to live in your own home

7. Health reasons

8. Studies

9. Other reason

3.24 What reason? __________________________________ 3.25 Out of the reasons you noted, which is the main reason for your move to

your present dwelling? 3.30 Are you satisfied, in general, with the dwelling you live in?

1. Very satisfied. 2. Satisfied. 3. Not so satisfied.

4. Not satisfied at all.

3.80 Are you satisfied with your relations with your neighbors? 1. Very satisfied

2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied

4. Not satisfied at all 5. [Have no neighbours]

3.90 Are you disturbed in your dwelling by outside noise? 1. Very disturbed

2. Disturbed

3. Not so disturbed

4. Not disturbed at all

3.91 Are you disturbed in your dwelling by outside noise? 1. Not disturbed at all

2. Not so disturbed

3. Disturbed

4. Very disturbed

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Chapter 4: HEALTH AND FERTILITY

4.10 I will now ask you some questions regarding your health and daily functioning: 4.20 How is your health, overall ?

1. Very good 2. Good 3. Not so good

4. Not good at all 4.30 Do you have any physical or health problem (that has lasted six months or more)?

1. Yes 2. No

4.31 Does the problem exist from birth? 1. Yes 2. No

4.40 Does this problem interfere with your day-to-day functioning?

1. Greatly interferes 2. Interferes

3. Doesn’t interfere so much 4. Doesn’t interfere at all

4.100 Have you given birth to children? [including children born alive, but not living today]

1. Yes. 2. No

4.110 How many children have you given birth to? ___________

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Chapter 5: RELIGION 5.10 Now I will ask you some questions about religion: 5.20 Are you:

1. Jewish 2. Moslem 3. Christian 4. Druze 5. Other

5.20.1 Are you:

1. Without any religion; an atheist 2. Another religion

5.20.2 Which religion? _________ 5.30 Do you consider yourself as being:

1. Very religious 2. Religious 3. Not so religious 4. Not religious at all

5.30.1 When you were 15, was the house in which you grew up - 1. Very religious 2. Religious 3. Not so religious 4. Not religious

5.40 Do you consider yourself as being: 1. Ultra-religious (“Haredi”) 2. Religious 3. Traditional but religious 4. Traditional but not so religious 5. Non-religious, secular

5.50 When you were 15, was the house in which you grew up - 1. Ultra-Orthodox 2. Religious 3. Traditional, religious 4. Traditional, not so religious 5. Not religious, secular

5.60 In Israel there is great interest among researchers regarding people’s definition of their own origin - geographically, culturally and ethnically. How do you define yourself from the point of view of your origin? Only one definition is allowed.

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Chapter 6: SKILLS: STUDIES, LANGUAGES, COURSES, ARMY SERVICE AND DRIVING LICENSE

6.10 I will now ask you regarding your studies:

6.20 Did/do you study in any kind of educational institution? Including a ‘Yeshiva’ or professional training courses?

1. Only studied in the past 2. Is studying today, including on vacation 3. Did not study at all in an educational institution

6.31 I will now ask you in which institutions you studied, and are studying today? 6.31.1 Did you study in elementary, intermediate or high school?

1. Yes 2. No

6.31.2 How many years did you study in elementary, intermediate or high school? 6.31.3Did you study in a non-academic post-secondary school, such as a school for technicians and practical engineers, a teacher-training institution, a nursing school?

1. Yes 2. No

6.31.4 How many years did you study in a post-secondary school? 6.31.5 Did you study in a pre-academic or pre-practical engineering preparatory course? 1. Yes

2. No

6.31.6 How many years did you study in the preparatory course?

6.31.7 Did you study in a learning institution towards an academic degree?

1. Yes 2. No

6.31.8 How many years did you study in a learning institution towards an academic degree? 6.31.9 Did you study in a yeshiva, including a higher yeshiva or a kolel?

1. Yes 2. No

6.31.10 How many years did you study in a yeshiva? 6.31.11 Did you take courses for professional training, such as bookkeeping, programming, carpentry?

1. Yes 2. No

1.31.12 How many years did you study these courses?

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6.31.13 Did you study in another educational institution?

1. Yes 2. No.

6.31.14 what is the name of the educational institution? ________________ 6.31.15 How many years did you study in this institution? 6.31.16 In total, you studied for ___________ years? 6.40 What is the educational institution in which you are studying?

1. Post-secondary school, not in an academic track 2. A pre-academic or pre-practical engineering preparatory course. 3. An educational institution, towards an academic degree 4. “Great yeshiva” – not including secondary yeshiva 5. Professional training courses 6. Other educational institution

6.40.1 What type is the educational institution? 6.50 What is the highest degree or certificate you have received?

1. Certificate of completion of high school (which is not a matriculation certificate)

2. Matriculation certificate 3. Certificate of completion of post-secondary school, which is not a

matriculation certificate 4. First academic degree, B.A., or a corresponding degree including academic

certificate 5. Second academic degree, M.A., or a corresponding degree (including M.D,

doctor of medicine) 6. Third academic degree, Ph.D, or a corresponding degree 7. You did not receive any of the certificates no above

6.60 Did you study for your certificate or degree in Israel or abroad?

1. In Israel 2. Abroad

6.61 What is the main subject you studied, or are studying, at an educational institution?_____________ 6.71 [To the enumerator: In which language are you interviewing?]

1. Hebrew [Continue with Q. 6.80 and then Go to Q. 6.100.1 - Reading and Writing only] 2. Russian 3. Arabic [Continue with Q. 6.80] 4. English

6.99 What is the level of your knowledge of the Hebrew language? No. of question

1. Very Good 2. Good 3. Moderate 4. Weak 5. Don’t know at all

6.100 Speech

6.110 Reading

6.120 Writing

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6.200 Did you serve in the army?

1. Yes 2. No [Continue with Q. 6.210]

6.210 Did you do National Service (“Sherut Le’umi”) ? 1. Yes 2. No

6.211 In your opinion, to what extent does military service influence one’s chances of being hired?

1. Influences greatly 2. Influences 3. Does not influence much 4. Does not influence at all

6.212 In your opinion, to what extent does military service influence personal relationships?

1. Influences greatly 2. Influences 3. Does not influence much 4. Does not influence at all

6.220 Do you have a driving license? (including license for cars, motorcycles, motor-scooters, etc.) 1. Yes. [Continue with Q. 6.230] 2. No [Go to Chapter 7, Intro. 7.10]

6.230 Do you drive a car? (Including a license for cars, motorcycles, motor-scooters, etc.) 1. often 2. Sometimes, occasionally 3. Seldom 4. Never

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Chapter 7: USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET

7.10 I will now ask you regarding your use of computers and the internet. 7.140 Did you use a computer during the last three months?

1. Yes 2. No 3.

7.141 During the last three months, have you made use of the Internet, including E-Mail? 1. Yes 2. No

7.150 Where did you use a computer? More than one answer is possible 4. At home 5. At work 6. In another place, such as a café, at university, at a friend’s

7.160 For what purpose did you use a computer during the last three months? 7.160.1 Did you use the computer for work purposes? 1. Yes 2. No 7.160.2 Did you use the computer for study purposes? 1. Yes 2. No 7.160.3 Did you use the computer to search for information; e.g., bank

account, news, meeting people? 1. Yes 2. No

7.160.4 Did you use the computer for e-mail purposes? 1. Yes 2. No 7.160.5 Did you use the computer for discussion groups and

communications; e.g., chat rooms, forums, Messenger, Skype? 1. Yes 2. No

7.160.6 Did you use the computer for games? 1. Yes 2. No 7.160.7 Did you use the computer for paying bills; e.g., gas, telephone 1. Yes 2. No 7.160.8 Did you use the computer to download files; e.g., programs, songs,

pictures? 1. Yes 2. No

7.160.9 Did you use the computer for buying products; e.g., electrical appliances and furniture?

1. Yes 2. No

Would you be prepared to fill out a short questionnaire of the Central Bureau of Statistics on the internet?

1. Yes 2. No

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Chapter 8: OCCUPATION/EMPLOYMENT

8.10 I will now ask you regarding your activities and employment. 8.30 Did you work last week? [Not including housework at home or voluntary labour] [National Service (“Sherut Le’umi”) is considered civilian labour]

1. Yes, you worked last week. 2. You were doing regular army service 3. You were doing compulsory army service 4. No, you didn’t work last week

8.40 Do you have a job from which you were absent last week? (Including a business) 1. Yes 2. No 3. [Work was promised within 30 days]

8.50 Did you actively seek work in the last 4 weeks?

1. Yes 2. No

8.630 If you had been offered an appropriate job, could you have started working last week? 1. Yes 2. No

8. 640 What is the main reason you couldn't begin to work last week? 1. You were studying 2. You were ill 3. You were on Army Reserves duty 4. There was no alternate arrangement for caring for the children 5. You were caring for a family member 6. Other reason. What? _____________

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__Working: PRESENT SITUATION (WP)____

8.wp.50 Do you work at more than one workplace? 1. Yes 2. No

8.wp.60 In how many places do you work? ____ 8.wp.70 Now I will enquire about all the places you have worked in the country, in the last 10 years, since 1998 until today. 8.wp.80 What is the name of your present workplace? 8.wp 80 What was the name of your previous workplace, where you worked at least 6 months? 8.wp.81 What is the date – year and month – you finished working at < name of workplace>? Year 8. wp.81.1 Month 82.wp.8 What is the date – year and month – you began working at < name of workplace>? Year 8. wp.82.1 Month

8.wp.150 In that workplace, are you (were you) 1. An employee

2. Self-employed; business owner or receiving payment from customers

3. Manager of a limited company owned or controlled by you (at least 51% control)

4. A member of a cooperative

5. A member of a Kibbutz

6. A family member working for no pay

8.wp.150.1 Are you employing (or have you employed) employees? 1. Yes 2. No 8.wp.151 now I will present to you the table of workplaces to verify the accuracy of the details. 8.wp.83 now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of workplace> 8.wp.90 What is the main activity of your workplace? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales _____________ 8.wp.100 In what department or section do you work?______________ 8.wp.110 What is the main function of the department or section you work in?_________ 8.wp.120 What kind of work do you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician ___________ 8.wp.130 Describe the main functions you perform in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones ___________ 8.wp.140 What is your job title at that workplace? (if there is any) __________

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For R's who are employees or members of cooperatives only: 8.wp.160 Who pays you?

1. The workplace indicated in Q. 8.wp.80 2. A manpower agency 3. Other: What? _____

8.wp.170 How many hours a week do you usually work, including overtime, at <name of workplace/your (main) workplace>? [For teachers and artists – also includes preparation time] __________

For those who work in more than one workplace 8.wp.180 How many hours a week do you usually work, including overtime, at all your workplaces, including at <name of workplace/main workplace>? [For teachers and artists – also includes preparation time] __________ [For those who work an unknown or irregular number of hours] 8.wp.190 Do you usually work 35 hours a week or more?

1. Yes 2. No

[For those who work in only one workplace, where they are employees or members of cooperatives. Otherwise, go to Q. 8.wp.210] 8.wp.200 Is this job considered a full-time job?

1. Yes 2. No

8.wp.210 What are the reasons that you work less than 35 hours a week?

2- No 1- Yes For Employees

8.wp.210.1 You looked for a full-time or additional job, but could not find one For the Self-Employed

8.wp.210.1 You do not have enough clients or transactions

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.3 In this type of work, one usually works less than 35 hours a week.

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.4 Cannot work more for reasons of illness, deformity, disability, etc.

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.5 Retired or Advanced age.

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.6 6 Take care of a family member or the household

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.7 Studying.

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.8 Not interested in working more than 35 hours a week.

2- No 1- Yes 8.wp.210.9 Other: What? ______

[If more than one "yes" to Q. 8.wp.210, continue with Q. 8.wp.220. If only 0-1 "yes" to Q. 8.wp.210 go to Q. 8.wp.230] 8.wp.220 Of the reasons you noted, what is the main reason for your working less than 35 hours a week? [Enumerator reads to R the reasons to which he answered "yes."]

Main reason: _________

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Questions for Employees 8.wp.222 I will now ask you about managing employees. During your work at < name of workplace>

have you managed, or are you now managing, workers?

1. Yes

2. No

8.wp.221 In the following questions I will ask you about various areas, that might have changed during the time you have been working at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started working at <name of workplace> and the present time at <name of workplace>. 8.wp.221.1 Has the number of workers you are managing: 1. Grown

2. Shrunk

3. Remained unchanged

8.wp.223 I will now ask you about authority in decision-making, such as: personnel recruitment,

process modification or budget frameworks. Do you:

1. Have more authority in decision-making

2. Have less authority in decision-making

3. No change

224.wp .8 I will now ask you regarding the scope of the position. Has it:

1. Grown?

2. Been reduced?

3. Stayed the same?

8.wp.225 I will now ask you about wages. Has there been a change in your wages? We are interested in the gross amount, not including one-time bonuses. 1. The wages rose.

2. The wages dropped.

3. The wages stayed the same.

8.wp.226 A raise in wages can result from various factors. I will read you a list of reasons – respond to each, whether your salary was raised as a result of it.

Yes No

8.wp.226.1 Your salary rose because of a cost-of-living allowance, wage agreements or raising the minimum wage

1 2

8.wp.226.2 (Your salary rose) because of a change of position or grade 1 2

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8.wp.226.3 (Your salary rose) because of a seniority allowance 1 2

8.wp.226.4 (Your salary rose) because of a periodical evaluation, contract negotiations or a change of contract/employment conditions

1 2

8.wp.226.5 (Your salary rose) because of studies or training, including a proficiency allowance

1 2

8.wp.226.6 (Your salary rose) because of a rise in the scope of your position 1 2

8.wp.226.7 (Your salary rose) because of another reason 1 2

8.wp.226.20 What is the reason? ________________ 8.wp.227 I will now enquire about your status at work. Has there been a change in your status at work?

1. An advancement has occurred in your status or position

2. A regression has occurred in your status or position

3. No change has occurred in your status or position

8.wp.228 Generally, are you satisfied with your advancement at < name of workplace >

1. Very satisfied

2. Satisfied

3. Not so satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all 8.wp.229 Do you expect advancement or an improvement in your status at work, in the near future?

1. Yes

2. No

Questions for the Self-employed 8.wp.222.10 Now I will ask about employing workers. During the period of your work at < name of

workplace> have you employed, or are you now employing, workers?

1. Yes

2. No

8.wp.221 the following questions I will ask you about various areas, that might have changed during the time you have been working at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started working at <name of workplace> and the present time at <name of workplace>. 8.wp.222.11 Has the number of workers you employ: 1. Grown

2. Shrunk

3. Remained unchanged

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8.wp.224.1 Now I will ask about work hours. Do you: 1. Work more hours.

2. Work fewer hours.

3. The number of working hours has not changed

8.wp.225.1 Now I will enquire about turnover. During the time you have been working <name of

working place> has there been a change in your turnover? 1. The turnover has increased

2. The turnover has decreased

3. The turnover has not changed

8.wp.227.1 During the time you have been working at <name of work place> has there been a change in the scope of the business, for example: a change in the number of customers, number of employees, number of branches, etc? 1. The business has expanded

2. The business has decreased

3. No change has taken place in the business

8.wp.228.1 Generally, are you satisfied with the scope of the business? 1. Very satisfied

2. Satisfied

3. Not so satisfied

4. Not satisfied at all

8.wp.229.1 Do you expect advancement or development of your business in the near future? 1. Yes

2. No

8.wp.230 In general, how satisfied are you with your job at <name of workplace/your present (main) workplace/the regular army> ?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not very satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all

8.wp.231 Is your work at your present (main) workplace related to the field of your academic or post-secondary studies? 1. To a very great extent 2. To a great extent 3. To an extent

4. Not at all 5. [Has no specific field of studies]

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8.wp.232 In what framework did you learn the work you do in this workplace? 1. Present workplace or the previous one 2. On a course not in the framework of the workplace 3. Self-taught, such as from the Internet or books

8.wp.233 Does your workplace encourage participation in on-the-job training and study courses that contribute to the knowledge of workers in a job similar to yours? 1. Yes

2. No

8.wp.240 In which locality do you work? (To those working in a number of places: Please relate to <your work at name of workplace/your main workplace>)

1. In [locality of residence] 2. In another locality (Name of locality: ________ ) 3. In different localities 4. [Abroad]

8.wp.240.1 What is the name of the locality in which you work? 8.wp.240.1 what is the name of the locality you work in the most? 8.wp.250 How long does it usually take you to get to <name of workplace/your (main) workplace>?

1. Less than 15 minutes 2. 30-44 minutes 3. 45-59 minutes 4. 60-89 minutes 5. 90 minutes or more 6. [Works at home]

8.wp.260 Are you bothered by the length of time it takes you to get to work? 1. Greatly bothered 2. Bothered 3. Not very bothered 4. Not bothered at all

[If an employee, member of cooperative or serves in the regular army] 8.wp.270 In your opinion, is there a suspicion that you will lose your job in the coming year?

[If self-employed] 8.wp.270 In your opinion, is there a suspicion that you will not have work in the coming year?

1. Not concerned at all 2. Slightly concerned 3. Greatly concerned 4. Very greatly concerned

8.wp.280 If you did lose your job, what are the chances you could find another one paying about what you earn today?

1. A very good chance 2. A good chance 3. A small chance 4. No chance at all 5. [I wouldn’t look for a job]

8.wp.281 If you could afford financially not to work at all, would you work?

[If working in one workplace, or in the regular army]

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8.wp.320 Are you satisfied with the income from your work?

[If working in more than one workplace] 8.wp.320 Are you satisfied with the income from all your workplaces?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all

8.wp.800 Some employers give their employees, in addition to their wages, various benefits. I will read you a list of benefits. Please reply regarding each one of them, whether your work conditions include them:

Yes No

8.wp.800.1 Participation in life insurance payments 1 2

8.wp.800.2 Full payment for sick leave from the first day 1 2

8.wp.800.3 Participation in pension scheme, including managers’ insurance, provident funds

1 2

8.wp.800.4 Participation in study fund 1 2

8.wp.800.5 Participation in profits or share options 1 2

8.wp.800.6 Vehicle the employer provides for your use 1 2

8.wp.800.7 Participation in car expenses 1 2

8.wp.800.8 Other benefits: meals, participation in children’s education expenses, daily newspaper, cellphone, etc.

1 2

8.wp.800.9 Full payment for vacation leave 1 2

8.wp.800.10 How many vacation days at full pay are you entitled to in a year?

WORKING: 10 YEARS (WT) 8.wt.440 now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of previous work place >.

8.wt.450 What was the main activity of <name of previous work place >? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales 8.wt. 460 Think of your last job at <name of previous work place> 8.wt. 470 In what department or section did you work? 8.wt. 480 What was the main function of the department or section you work in? 8.wt. 490 What kind of work did you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician

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8.wt. 500 Describe the main functions you perform in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones 8.wt.510 What was your job title at that workplace? (if there was any) 8.wt.512 Was your job considered a full-time job, or a part-time one? 1. Full-time 2. Part-time 8.wt. 540 In the following questions we will compare your present job and the previous one. The comparison is between the end of your work period at < name of previous work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>, and the beginning of your work period at <name of present work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>.

8.wt. 540.1 Where was your income higher? 1. At <name of present work place>

2. At <name of previous work place>

3. There is no difference between the two workplaces.

Will be presented only to employees who were employees at a previous workplace:

8.wt. 540.2 Where did you have more benefits from the employer, such as: vehicle maintainance, director’s insurance, etc? 1. At <name of present work place>



8.wt. 540.3 Where were your working hours more convenient? 1. At <name of present work place>



8.wt. 540.4 Which workplace was closer to your place of residence?

1. At <name of present work place>



Will be presented only to employees who were employees at a previous workplace:

8.wt. 540.5 Where did you have more authority in decision-making? 1. At <name of present work place>



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8.wt.540.6 Where did you manage more workers? 1. At <name of present work place>



4. It is not relevant; I never managed workers before, and I do not manage any now

8.wt. 540.7 Where did you work more hours? 1. At <name of present work place>



8.wt. 540.8 Where were you more satisfied from your work? 1. At <name of present work place>



8.wt.570 Did you leave <the previous work place> on your own initiative, or at the initiative of the workplace? 1. You left on your own initiative

2. You left at the initiative of the workplace

3. You still work at <name of previous work place>, but not as your main workplace .

8.wt. 580 What was the main reason you stopped working at <name of previous work place> (as your main place of work)? 1. Retirement

2. Studies

3. Caregiver to children or other family member, or household help (including maternity

leave)

4. Change of place of residence in the country

5. Illness, disability or other physical probl’em of yours 6. Version for a person who was an employee in the previous job: Dissatisfaction with the job, such as: insufficient income, inconvenient hours,

unhappy with the work itself.

Version for a person who was self-employed in the previous job:

Dissatisfaction with the business, such as: low turnover or losses, inconvenient hours


7. Desire to advance or transfer to more interesting work

8. Recruitment by the IDF

9. Trip abroad

10. Reduction of work force

11. Other reason

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8.wp. 580.1 What is the reason? __________________________

8.wt.581 What is the main reason you stopped working at <name of previous work place>?


2. Place of work was closed down

3. Completion of contract

4. Dismissal

8.wp.581.1 What is the reason?______________________________

8.wt. 582 What is the main reason for your choosing to work as an employee and not be self-employed? 1. You wanted a steady job with a steady income

2. You wanted convenient work hours

You wanted to use your skills in the best way possible

3. The responsibility required from the owner of a business is too heavy

4. Health reasons

5. The business did not succeed financially

6. It is not possible to be self-employed in the field in which you wanted to work

7. You wanted to be self-employed, but you had no financial means

8. Other reason

8.wp. 582.1 What is the reason?______________________________

8.wt. 583 What was the main reason you chose to work as self-employed, and not as an employee ?

1. You wanted work with a high income

2. You wanted to be your own boss

3. You want to exploit your skills in the best way possible 4. You could not find work as an employee

5. You joined a family business

6. Your level of education limits your advancement as an employee

7. Other reason

8.wp. 583.1 What was the reason?________________________

_Working: EVER (WE)________ 8.we.520 I will now ask regarding all the years you ever worked. 8.we.530 How many years in total did you work in Israel and abroad, in all workplaces, including your present one? (Including army service, not including compulsory army service)

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____ Looking for job: PRESENT SITUATION (LP) _____ 600.1.lp.8 Have you been looking for work more than three months?

1. Yes 2. No

610.lp.8 What are the reasons you have not found suitable work? 8.lp.610.1 Because there is no work in your profession 1-Yes 2-No 8.lp.610.2 Because there is no work in the area where you live 1-Yes 2-No 8.lp.610.3 Because there was no suitable work regarding: wages, work hours, work interest, over qualified

1-Yes 2-No

8.lp.610.4 Because of lack of experience, lack of suitable training, language difficulties

1-Yes 2-No

8.lp.610.5 Because of your physical limitations, disability or long-term illness 1-Yes 2-No 8.lp.610.6 Because you take care of a family member or the household 1-Yes 2-No 8.lp.610.7 Because of your age: too young, too old 1-Yes 2-No 8.lp.610.8 Other reason 1-Yes 2-No

8.lp.610.9 Other reason: What? _______

[If more than one "yes" to Q. 8.lp.610, continue with Q. 8.lp.620. If only 0-1 "yes" to Q. 8.lp.610, go to Q. 8.lp.630] 8.lp.620 Among the reasons you mentioned, which is the main reason you didn't find appropriate work? [Enumerator reads to R the reasons to which he answered "yes."]

Main reason: _________ Looking for job: 10 years (LT)

8.lt.70 Now I will enquire about activities and employment in the last ten years, since 1998 until today 8.lt.710 In the last ten years, since 1998 until today, have you worked in Israel? I refer to work that lasted at least 6 months. 1. Yes 2. No

8.lt.80 What was the name of your last workplace, where you worked at least 6 months? 8.lt.80 What was the name of your previous workplace, where you worked at least 6 months? 8.lt.81 what is the date- year and month- you finished working at < name of work place > Year 8.lt.81.1 Month 8.lt.82 what is the date- year and month- you began working at < name of work place > Year 8.lt.82.1 Month

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8.lt.150 In that workplace, were you:

1. An employee






8.lt.150.1 Did you employ employees?

1. Yes

2. No

8.lt.151 Now I will present to you the table of workplaces, to verify the accuracy of the details.

8.lt.83 Now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of work place> 8.lt.90 What was the main activity of your workplace? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales _____________

8.lt. 91 Think of your last job at <name of previous work place> 8.lt. 100 In what department or section did you work? 8.lt. 110 What was the main function of the department or section you worked in? 8.lt. 120 What kind of work did you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician

8.lt. 130 Describe the main functions you performed in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones 8.lt.140 What was your job title at that workplace? (if there was any) 8.lt.170 Was your job considered a full-time job, or a part-time one? 1. Full-time 2. Part-time

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Questions for Employees 8.lt.222 I will now ask you about managing employees. During your work at < name of workplace> have you managed workers?

1. Yes 2. No

8.lt.221 In the following questions I will ask about various areas, that might have changed during the time you were employed at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started to work at <name of workplace> and the end of that period at <name of workplace> .

8.lt.221.1 Did the number of workers you managed: 1. Grow

2. Shrink

3. Remain unchanged

8.lt.223 I will now ask you about authority in decision-making, such as: personal recruitment, process modification or budget frameworks. Did you: 1. Have more authority in decision-making.

2. Have less authority in decision-making.

3. No change.

[4. My job did not include decision-making]

8.lt.224 I will now ask you regarding the scope of the position. Has it:

1. Grown.

2. Been reduced.

3. Stayed the same.

225. lt. 8 I will now ask you about wages. Has there been a change in your wages? We are interested in the gross amount, not including one-time bonuses. 1. The wages rose.



226. lt. 8 A raise in wages can can result from various factors. I will read you a list of reasons – respond to each, whether your salary was raised as a result of it.

Yes No

226.1.lt.8 Your salary rose because of a cost-of-living allowance, wage agreements or a raising the minimum wage

1 2

226.2.wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) a change in position or grade 1 2

226.3.wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) seniority allowanse 1 2

226.4.wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) (Your salary rose because of) a periodical evaluation, contract negotiations or a change of contract/employment conditions

1 2

226.5.wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) studies or training, including a proficiency allowance

1 2

226.6.wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) a rise in the scope of your position 1 2

226.7wp.8 (Your salary rose because of) another reason 1 2

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226.20.lt.8 What is the reason? ________________ 8.lt.227 I will now enquire about your status at work. Has there been a change in your status at work? 1. An advancement has occurred in your status or position



Questions for the self-employed 8.lt.222.10 Now I will ask about employing workers. During the period of your work at < name of

workplace> did you employ workers?

1. Yes

2. No

8.lt. 221 In the following questions I will ask about various areas, that might have changed during the time you worked at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started to work at <name of workplace> and the end of that period at <name of workplace>.

8.lt.221.11 Did the number of workers you employed: 1. Grow

2. Shrink

3. Remain unchanged

8.lt.224.1 Now I will ask about work hours. Have: 1. You worked more hours.

2. You worked less hours.

3. The number of your working hours not changed.

8.lt.225.1 Now I will enquire about turnover. During the time you worked at<name of last work place> was there any change in your turnover?

1. The turnover increased

2. The turnover decreased

3 The turnover did not change

8.lt.227.1 During the time you worked at <name of work place> was there a change in the scope of the business, for example: a change in the number of customers, number of employees, number of branches, etc? 1. The business has expanded



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8.lt.570 Did you leave <the last work place> on your own initiative or at the initiative of the work place? 1. You left on your own initiative

2. You left at the initiative of the workplace

8.lt. 580 What was the main reason you stopped working at <name of last work place>?

1. Retirement

2. Studies

3. Caregiver to children or other family member, or household help (Including maternity

leave)


5. Illness, disability or other physical probl’em of yours 6. Version for a person who was an employee in the last job: Dissatisfaction with the job, such as: insufficient income, inconvenient hours,

unhappy with the work itself

Version for a person who was self-employed in the last job:





9. Trip abroad

10. Other reason

8.lt. 580.1 What is the reason? __________________________

8.lt.581 What is the main reason you stopped working at <name of last work place>?




4. Dismissal

5. Other reason

8.lt.581.1 What is the reason?______________________________

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8.lt. 582 What is the main reason for your decision to become an employee and not self-employed? 1. You wanted a steady job with a fixed income


3. You wanted to use your skills in the best way possible


5. Health reasons




9. Other reason

8.lt. 582.1 What is the reason?______________________________ 8.lt. 583 What was the main reason you chose to work as self-employed, and not as an employee ?



3. You wanted to exploit your skills in the best way possible 4. You could not find work as an employee



7. Other reason

8.lt. 583.1 What was the reason?________________________

8.lt. 440 now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of previous work place >?

8.lt. 450 What was the main activity of <name of previous work place >? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales 8.lt. 460 Think of your last job at <name of previous work place> 8.lt. 470 In what department or section did you work? 8.lt. 480 What was the main function of the department or section you work in? 8.lt. 490 What kind of work did you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician

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8.lt. 500 Describe the main functions you perform in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones 8.lt.510 What was your job title at that workplace? (if there was any) 8.lt.512 Was your job considered a full-time job, or a part-time one? 1. Full-time 2. Part-time 8.lt. 540 In the following questions we will compare your last job and the previous one. The comparison is between the end of your work period at < name of previous work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>, and the beginning of your work period at <name of present work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>.

8.lt. 540.1 Where was your income higher? 1. At <name of last workplace>

2. At <name of previous workplace>

3. There is no difference between the two workplaces

Will be presented only to those who were employees in the last and previous workplace: 8.lt. 540.2 Where did you have more benefits from the employer such as: vehicle maintenance, directors insurance, etc.? 1. At <name of last work place>



8.lt. 540.3 Where were your working hours more convenient? 1. At <name of last work place>



8.lt. 540.4 Which workplace was closer to your place of residence?

1 At <name of last work place>



Will be presented only to those who were employees at their last and previous workplace:

8.lt. 540.5 Where did you have more authority in decision-making? 1. At <name of last work place>



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8.lt.540.6 Where did you manage more workers? 1. At <name of last work place>




8.lt. 540.7 Where did you work more hours? 1. . At <name of last work place>



8.lt. 540.8 Where did you have more satisfaction from your work 1. At <name of last work place>



_____Looking for job: EVER (LE)______ 8.ne.730 Did you ever work in Israel or abroad? (Including work abroad for an Israeli institution. Not including compulsory military service, housework at home or voluntary labour) (National Service (“Sherut Le’umi”) is considered civilian labour)

1. Yes 2. No

8.ne.810 How many years have you not worked? 8.ne.530 How many years in total did you work in Israel and abroad in all workplaces? (Including army service, not including compulsory army service)

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______Does not participate in the labour force: PRESENT SITUATION (NP)______

8.np.750 Would you be interested now in working in an appropriate job? 1. Yes 2. No

8.np.760 What are the reasons you didn't look for work in the last 4 weeks?

2- No 1- Yes 1. Because you are studying.

2- No 1- Yes 2. Because of your age: too young or too old.

2- No 1- Yes 3. Because of your illness, disability or other physical handicap

2- No 1- Yes 4.You took care of a family member or the household

2- No 1- Yes 5. Because there's no work where you live.

2- No 1- Yes 6. Because there's no work in your profession.

2- No 1- Yes 7. Because there was no suitable work regarding: wages, work hours, work interest, over qualified

2- No 1- Yes 8. Because of lack of experience, lack of suitable training, language difficulties

2- No 1- Yes 9. Other reason: What? _______

Does not participate in the labour force: 10 YEARS (NT) 8.nt.70 Now I will enquire about activities and employment in the last ten years, since 1998 until today. 8.nt.710 In the last ten years, since 1998 until today, have you worked in Israel? I refer to work that lasted at least 6 months. 1. Yes 2. No

8.nt. 80 What was the name of your last workplace, where you worked at least 6 months? 8.nt. 80 What was the name of your previous workplace, where you worked at least 6 months? 8.nt. 81 what is the date- year and month- you finished working at < name of workplace > Year 8.nt. 81.1 Month 8.nt. 82 what is the date- year and month- you began working at < name of work place > Year 8.nt. 82.1 Month

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8.nt.150 In that workplace, were you:

1. An employee






8.nt.150.1 Did you employ employees?

1. Yes

2. No

8.nt.151 Now I will present to you the table of workplaces, to verify the accuracy of the details.

8.nt.83 now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of last work-place>

8.nt.90 What was the main activity of your workplace? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales _____________

8.nt. 91 Think of your last job at <name of last work-place>. 8.nt. 100 In what department or section did you work? 8.nt. 110 What was the main function of the department or section you worked in? 8.nt. 120 What kind of work did you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician

8.nt. 130 Describe the main functions you performed in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones 8.nt.140 What was your job title at that workplace? (if there was any) 8.nt.170 Was your job considered a full-time job, or a part-time one? 1. Full-time 2. Part-time Questions for employees 8.nt.222 Now I will ask about managing employees. During your work at < name of workplace> have you managed workers?

1. Yes 2. No

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8.nt.221 In the following questions I will ask about various areas, that might have changed during the time you worked at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started to work at <name of workplace> and the end of that period at <name of workplace>.

8.nt.221.1 Did the number of workers you managed: 1. Grow

2. Shrink

3. Remain unchanged

8.nt.223 I will now ask you about authority in decision-making, such as: personal recruitment, process modification or budget frameworks. Did you: 1. Have more authority in decision-making. 2. Have less authority in decision-making.

3. No change.

[4. My job did not include decision-making]

8.nt.224 I will now ask you regarding the scope of the position. Has it:

1. Grown.

2. Been reduced.

3. Stayed the same.

8.nt.225 I will now ask you about wages. Has there been a change in your wages? We are interested in the gross amount, not including one-time bonuses. 1. The wages rose.



8.nt. 226 A raise in wages can can result from various factors. I will read you a list of reasons – respond to each, whether your salary was raised as a result of it.

Yes No

8.nt. 226.1 Your salary rose because of a cost-of-living allowance, wage agreements or a raising the minimum wage

1 2

8.nt. 226.2 (Your salary rose because of) a change in position or grade 1 2

8.nt. 226.3 (Your salary rose because of) seniority allowanse 1 2

8.nt. 226.4 (Your salary rose because of) a periodical evaluation, contract negotiations or a change of contract/employment conditions

1 2

8.nt. 226.5 (Your salary rose because of) studies or training, including a proficiency allowance

1 2

8.nt. 226.6 (Your salary rose because of) a rise in the scope of your position 1 2

8.nt, 226.7 (Your salary rose because of) another reason 1 2

8.nt. 226.20 What is the reason? ________________

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8.nt.227 I will now enquire about your status at work. Has there been a change in your status at work? 1. An advancement has occurred in your status or position



Questions for the Self-employed 8.nt.222.10 Now I will ask about employing workers. During the period of your work at < name of

workplace> did you employ workers?

1. Yes

2. No

8.nt. 221 In the following questions I will ask about various areas, that might have changed during the time you were employed at <name of workplace>. The comparison is between the time you started to work at <name of workplace> and the end of that period at <name of workplace>. 8.nt.221.11 Did the number of workers you employ: 1. Grow

2. Shrink

3. Remain unchanged

8.nt.224.1 Now I will ask about work hours. Have: 1. You worked more hours.

2. You worked less hours.

3. The number of your working hours not changed.

8.nt.225.1 Now I will enquire about turnover. During the time you worked at<name of last work place> was there any change in your turnover?

1. The turnover increased

2. The turnover decreased

3 The turnover did not change

8.nt.227.1 During the time you worked at <name of work place> was there a change in the scope of the business, for example: a change in the number of customers, number of employees, number of branches, etc? 1. The business has expanded



8.nt.570 Did you leave <the last work place> on your own initiative or at the initiative of the work place? 1. You left on your own initiative

2. You left at the initiative of the work place.

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8.nt. 580 What was the main reason you stopped working at <name of last work place>?

1. Retirement

2. Studies

3. Caregiver to children or other family member, or household help (Including maternity

leave)


5. Illness, disability or other physical problem of yours 6. Version for a person who was an employee in the last job: Dissatisfaction with the job, such as: insufficient income, inconvenient hours,

unhappy with the work itself

Version for a person who was self-employed in the last job:





9. Trip abroad

10. Other reason

8.nt. 580.1 What is the reason? __________________________

8.nt.581 What is the main reason you stopped working at <name of last work place>?




4. Dismissal

5. Other

8.nt.581.1 What is the reason?______________________________ 8.nt. 582 What is the main reason for your decision to become an employee and not self-employed? 1. You wanted a steady job with a fixed income


3. You wanted to use your skills in the best way possible


5. Health reasons




9. Other reason

8.nt. 582.1 What is the reason?______________________________

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8.nt. 583 What was the main reason you chose to work as self-employed, and not as an employee ?



3. You want to exploit your skills in the best way possible 4. You could not find work as an employee



7. Other reason

8.np. 583.1 What was the reason?________________________

8.nt. 440 now I will ask you for details regarding your work at <name of previous workplace>

8.nt.450 What was the main activity of your workplace? Such as: production, repair, wholesale or retail sales 8.nt. 460 Think of your last job at <name of previous work place> 8.nt. 470 In what department or section did you work? 8.nt. 480 What was the main function of the department or section you worked in? 8.nt. 490 What kind of work did you mainly perform in that work place? Such as: licensing clerk, telephone technician

8.nt. 500 Describe the main functions you perform in that workplace, such as: handling import licenses, repairing telephones 8.nt.510 What was your job title at that workplace? (if there was any) 8.nt.512 Was your job considered a full-time job, or a part-time one? 1. Full-time 2. Part-time 8.nt. 540 In the following questions we will compare your present job and the previous one. The comparison is between the end of your work period at < name of previous work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>, and the beginning of your work period at <name of present work place> as a main workplace, on <month name><year>.

8.nt. 540.1 Where was your income higher? 1. At <name of last work place>

2. At <name of previous work place> 3. There is no difference between the two workplaces.

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Will be presented only to those who were employees at their last and previous workplace:

8.nt. 540.2 Where did you have more benefits from the employer, such as: vehicle maintainance, director’s insurance, etc?

1. At <name of last work place>



8.nt.540.3 Where were your working hours more convenient? 1. At <name of last work place>



8.nt. 540.4 Which workplace was closer to your place of residence?

1 At <name of last work place>



Will be presented only to those who were employees at their last and previous workplace

8.nt. 540.5 Where did you have more authority in decision-making? 1. At <name of last work place>



8.nt.540.6 Where did you manage more workers? 1. At <name of last work place>




8.nt. 540.7 Where did you work more hours? 1. . At <name of last work place>



8.nt. 540.8 Where did you have more satisfaction from your work 1. At <name of last work place>



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______ _ Does not participate in the labour force: EVER (NE)

8.ne.730 Did you ever work in Israel and abroad? (Including work abroad for an Israeli institution. Not including compulsory military service, housework at home or voluntary labour) (National Service (“Sherut Le’umi”) is considered civilian labour)

1. Yes 2. No

8.ne.810 How many years have you not worked? 530.ne.8 How many years in total did you work in Israel and abroad in all workplaces? (Including army service, not including compulsory army service) (If there are years in which you worked in more than one workplace, each year should only be counted once.)

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Chapter 9: Vacations 9.10 I will now ask regarding recreation in, and out of, Israel. 9.20 In the last 12 months, did you take a vacation or some other trip (not related to work) in Israel during which you slept away from home?

1. Yes. 2. No

9.30 In the last 12 months, did you take a vacation abroad?

1. Yes 2. No

Chapter 10: Relations with family and friends 10.10 I will now ask you regarding your connection with relatives and friends. 10.20 Are you satisfied with your relationships with family members?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not very satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all 5. [Has no family]

10.120 Do you have friends you meet or talk to on the phone (including fax and email)?

1. Yes 2. No 3.

10.130 How often do you meet these friends, or talk to them on the phone? 1. Daily, or almost daily 2. Once or twice a week 3. Once or twice a month 4. Less than once a month

10.150 Do you ever feel lonely?

1. Frequently 2. Sometimes 3. Seldom 4. Never

10.160 If you were in trouble, are there people whose help you could count on?

1. Yes. 2. No

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Chapter 11: Victimization 11.10 I will now ask you regarding your exposure to criminal behaviour in Israel. [If R has or had a car in the last 12 months, continue with Q. 11.20. Otherwise, go to Q. 11.40] 11.20 In the last 12 months, did you or a member of your household have a car stolen? (Including a private car or a commercial vehicle weighing up to 4 tons, inclusive. Does not include mini tractors or two-wheeled motor vehicles: motorcycle, scooter, bicycle with motor - moped)

1. Yes. 2. No

11.20.1 Did you report the incident to the police? 1. Yes. 2. No

11.30 In the last 12 months, did anyone break into or steal something from a car belonging to you or a member of your household? Including stealing objects or parts of the car; attempted break-in or damage to the car. Does not include damage from an accident.

1. Yes. 2. No

11.30.1 Did you report the incident to the police?

1. Yes. 2. No

11.40 In the last 12 months, did anyone break into or steal anything from your dwelling? Including an attempted break-in into your dwelling or theft of your property which is outside the dwelling: in the yard, in your storage space, in the entrance to your building.

1. Yes. 2. No


1. Yes. 2. No

11.50 In the last 12 months, was anything stolen from you without the use of force, or the threat of force (pickpocketing, etc.)?

1. Yes. 2. No


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11.60 In the last 12 months, were you attacked physically; e.g., beaten or injured? 1. Yes 2. No


11.70 In the last 12 months, were you sexually harassed? Sexual harassment can be verbal or behavioural, both towards a man and a woman, of any age.

1. Yes 2. No


1. Yes 2. No

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Chapter 12: Volunteering

12.10 I will now ask you regarding voluntary activity. 12.20 Did you engage in volunteer activities during the last 3 months? Including: unpaid help (to New Immigrants, to the elderly, to children, etc.; privately or within the framework of an organization or movement, e.g., WIZO, Neighbourhood Watch, P.T.A. Not including: giving donations, helping a family member or friends._________________

1 Yes 2 No

12.20.1 During the last twelve months, did you engage in volunteer activities? 1. Yes 2. No

12.30 Was your volunteering done - 1. In the framework of an organization or organizations , such as: Yad Sarah, Magen David Adom, Neighbourhood Watch, the police 2. Privately, on your own 3. Both as part of an organization, and privately on your own

12.40 Did you engage in volunteer activities in more than one organization? 1. Yes 2. No

.

12.50 What is the name of the organization in which you volunteer (for those who volunteer in a number of organizations: the most hours)? _________ 12.51 In what field of volunteer activities did you engage? Field of health, such as: the Red Shield of David (Red Cross), hospitals Helping the needy, such as: the elderly, the disabled and the under-privileged.

1. Education and culture 2. The protection and preservation of nature 3. Public order 4. Religious activity 5. Other field

12.51.1 What field? 12.70 How many hours per month in total, did you engage in volunteer activities? ______ 12.80 During the last twelve months, did you contribute money to social organizations or private individuals, not including family members or friends?

1. Yes 2. No

12.90 To whom did you donate money? More than one answer is possible.

1. Organizations and institutions 2. Private people 3. Other

12.90.1 To whom did you donate? Please specify________________ 12.100 During the last twelve months, how much did you donate?

1. Up to NIS 100 2. Between NIS 101 – 500 3. Between NIS 501 – 1,000 4. Over NIS 1,000

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Chapter 13: Satisfaction in general 13.10 I will now ask you regarding your satisfaction in various fields. 13.20 Overall, how satisfied are you with your life?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not very satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all

13.30 In the near future, do you think that compared to today, your life will be:

1. Better 2. Unchanged 3. Worse

13.40 How satisfied are you with your economic situation?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Not so satisfied 4. Not satisfied at all

13.50 In the near future, do you think that compared to today, your financial state will be:

1. Better 2. Unchanged 3. Worse

13.70 I will now ask about changes in your standard of living. In the last 10 years, since 1998 until today, did any change occur in your standard of living? 1. My standard of living went up

2. My standard of living went down

3. My standard of living did not change

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Chapter 14: Financial situation 14.01 In the following questions I will ask about gross and net income from work To employees: 14.10 What was your gross salary last month, i.e., <name of last month>, before deductions, from all places of work? To the self-employed: 14.10 Last month, the month of <name of the month>, what was your gross income from all your places of work (including wages and income from a business)?

1. NIS 2,000 or less 2. NIS 2,001-3,000 3. NIS 3,001-4,000 4. NIS 4,001-5,000 5. NIS 5,001-6,000 6. NIS 6,001-7,500 7. NIS 7,501-10,000 8. NIS 10,001-14,000 9. NIS 14,001-21,000 10. More than NIS 21,000

To employees: 14.11 What was your net income, after deductions such as: income tax, managers’ insurance, provident funds? To the self-employed: 14.111 What was your net income after deductions, such as: income tax, director’s insurance, provident funds (including wages and income from a business)

1. NIS 2,000 or less 2. NIS 2,001-3,000 3. NIS 3,001-4,000 4. NIS 4,001-5,000 5. NIS 5,001-6,000 6. NIS 6,001-7,500 7. NIS 7,501-10,000 8. NIS 10,001-14,000 9. NIS 14,001-21,000 10. More than NIS 21,000

14.80 The following questions relate to all members of the household. Do you manage to cover all your monthly household expenses for food, electricity, telephone, etc.?

1. Yes, without any difficulty. 2. Yes, [but with some difficulty]. 3. No, not so well 4. No, not at all

14.81 The following questions relate to all the members of the household. Are you having

trouble covering your monthly household expenses for food, electricity, telephone, etc.? 4. We find it very hard 5. We find it hard 6. We don’t find it very hard 7. we don’t find it hard at all

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14.105 In the following questions I will ask about gross and net income of the household. 14.110 Last month, what was the total gross income of all members of the household, from all sources: work, pensions, support payments, rents, etc.?

1. NIS 2,500 or less 2. NIS 2,501-4,000 3. NIS 4,001-5,000 4. NIS 5,001-6,500 5. NIS 6,501-8,000 6. NIS 8,001-10,000 7. NIS 10,001-13,000 8. NIS 13,001-17,000 9. NIS 17,001-24,000 10. More than NIS 24,000 11. [No income]

14.111 What was the net income of the entire household, after deductions, from all income sources: work, pension, allowances, rent, etc.?

1. Up to NIS 2,500 2. NIS 2,501 – 4,000 3. NIS 4,001 – 5,000 4. NIS 5,001 – 6,500 5. NIS 6,501 – 8,000 6. NIS 8,001 – 10,000 7. NIS 10,001 – 13,000 8. NIS 13,001 – 17,000 9. NIS 17,001 – 24,000 10. NIS 24,001 and over 11. (No income)

14.120 For your retirement, do you have a pension fund or savings in your name, such as: provident funds or directors insurance?

1. Yes 2. No

14.130 Do you plan to sell the business, after you stop working? Including selling an idea, name, etc.? 1 . Yes

2. No

14.140 What do you mainly live on today? 1. Your or your spouse’s pension fund or savings, such as: a savings account, provident fund, etc.

2. An annuity (social security or other governmental annuity)

3. From selling the business

4. From selling or renting out private property

5. Support by family members

6. Other

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14.150 What main sources do you plan to live on in your old age, after your stop working? (More than one answer possible) 1. Your or your spouse’s pension fund or savings, such as: a savings account, provident fund, etc.

2. An annuity (social security or other governmental annuity)

3. From selling the business

4. From selling or renting out private property

5. Support by family members

6. Other

7. [From work/ does not intend to stop working]

14.150.1 In what way? __________________

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Chapter 15: Positions / Values 15.10 Now I will ask about the effect of life events on employment. I will enquire about events that you mentioned before that occurred in your life. I will ask you to tell me if each of these events made a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned. 15.10.1 Has your marriage caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes 2. No

15.10.2 What change occurred in your employment following your marriage? More than one answer is possible

1. You started working

2. You stopped working

3. You enlarged the scope of your position

4. You reduced the scope of your position

5. You changed your place of work

6. You changed your line of work

7. You have made other changes.

15.10.3 What change did you make? _________________________

15.11.1 Has your divorce caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes

2. No

15.11.2 What change occurred in your employment following your divorce? More than one answer is possible








15.11.3 What change did you make? ____________________________ 15.12.1 Has the death of your spouse caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes

2. No

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15.12.2 What change occurred in your employment following the death of your spouse? More than one answer is possible








15.12.3 What change did you make? ____________________________

15.13.1 Has the birth of your children caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes 2. No

15.13.2 What change occurred in your employment following the birth of your children? More than one answer is possible





5. You changed pace of work




15.14.1 Has your immigration to Israel caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? More than one answer is possible 1. Yes

2. No

15.14.2 What change occurred in your employment following your immigration to Israel? More than one answer is possible 1. You started working








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15.15.1 Has your health problem caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes

2. No

15.15.2 What change occurred in your employment following your health problem? More than one answer is possible









15.16.1 Has receipt of a <academic degree/completion certificate from a post-secondary school> caused a significant change in your life as far as employment is concerned? 1. Yes

2. No

15.16.2 What change occurred in your employment following your receipt of a <academic degree/completion certificate from a post-secondary school>? More than one answer is possible









15.17.1 Has another event occurred in your life, which caused a significant change as far as your employment was concerned? 1. Yes 2. No

15.17.2 What was the event? ___________________________

15.17.3 What change occurred in your employment following <the event>? More than one answer is possible




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15.18.1 Now I will ask about the effect of life events on employment. Was there an event in your life which caused a significant change as far as your employment is concerned? 1. Yes 2. No

15.18.2 What was the event? ___________________________

15.18.3 What change occurred in your employment following <the event>? More than one answer is possible









15.40 Now I will ask about positions and values related to status and advancement.

15.50 I will present to you factors that may influence the socio-economic class, the status, of a person in Israeli society. Grade each of the factors to what extent it influences, or does not influence, the status of a person in Israeli society. 15.50.1 Age - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. Influential 3. Not So Influential

4.Not Influential

at all

15.50.2 Sex - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential

3. Not So Influential

4.Not Influential

at all

15.50.3 Origin - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all

15.50.4 Place of residence - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all

15.50.5 Personal contacts - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

At all

15.50.6 Personal appearance - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential

3. Not So influential

4.Not Influential

At all

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15.50.7 Divine Providence - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.8 Education - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.9 Qualifications, abilities - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.10 Luck - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.11 Financial situation - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.12 Nationality - Jew/Arab - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all 15.50.13 Profession - what is the extent of its influence on status?

1- Very

influential

2. influential


4.Not Influential

at all

15.60 I will read to you the factors you designated as having the most influence on the status of a person in Israeli society. Choose the one among them that has the most influence.

15.70 Affirmative Action is giving priority to people belonging to a certain population. I will read to you a list of population groups. Please note, regarding each one of them, how important it is - in your opinion - that the State apply Affirmative Action to this population in accepting them for a job or for studies. 15.70.1 Women - what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. Important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

15.70.2 Oriental Jews- what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

15.70.3 The disabled - what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

15.70.4 Arabs - what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

15.70.5 New immigrants - what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

15.70.6 The elderly - what is the importance of applying Affirmative Action?

1. Very

important

2. important

3. Not So important

4.Not

Important at all

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15.71 I will read to you the groups you indicated that it is most important they receive Affirmative Action at work and for studying. Choose among them the group to whom it is most important to apply Affirmative Action. 15.72 In your opinion, is there another group to whom it is important to apply Affirmative Action?

1. Yes

2. No

15.72.1 What group?__________________________

15.80 In your opinion, what action should the State take in order to reduce the gaps in society?

1. Invest in education

2. Increase allowances and support to the lower-income populations

3. Encourage employment and creation of new workplaces

4. Raise taxes among the higher-income populations

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