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Socio-Economic Conditions of Refugees and Protection Beneficiaries - 2024

Italy, 2023 - 2024
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Data file: Household Data Dictionary

This file contains the household-level data dictionary.

Cases: 1231
Variables: 99

Variables

id
ID
prov
PROVINCE
vGENERE
Gender of the interviewee
vPROVENIENZA
Country of origin of the interviewee
eta2
Age of the interviewee
v3
3 When did you apply for international/temporary protection in Italy?
v3_anno
When did you apply for international/temporary protection in Italy?
v3_2
How many years ago did you apply for international/temporary protection in Italy?
vTEMPO
4 How long did it take from the presentation of the request to the recognition of your status? [interviewer, do not read answers, be prepared to handle complex answers but try to get straight to the point about the overall length of the request cycle]
v5
5  Have you ever been in a reception center in Italy (CAS, SPRAR/SAI/SIPROIMI...)?     [interviewer, refer to institutional shelters]
v6_anni
For how long have you been there? YEARS (reception center in Italy)
v6_anni2
For how long have you been there? (reception center in Italy)
v7
7 Are you registered in the registry office/Have you the residency in a Italian municipality?    [interviewer, if needed, explain that the residence is indicated on the ID card].
v8
8 If not, why you did not register in the registry office/Why don’t you have the residency in a Italian municipality?    [interviewer, do not read responses].
v9
9    Do you have a bank or post office account?
v10
10 [IF 9 = No] Why you do not have a bank or post office account?      [ interviewer, do not read responses].
v11
11 In Italy, are you registered with the National Health Service?      [interviewer, if he/she does not know, ask if he/she has a healthcare card].
v12
12 Which of the following options best describes your knowledge of Italian?      [Interviewer, do not read the answers but try to categorize the answer yourself]
v13
13 Who taught you Italian?      [interviewer, do not read responses, indicate only the prevailing response]
v14
14 What is the highest formal level of education you have completed? [interviewer do not read the answers; at most help the respondent place between options. If needed, count the years and place it yourself]
v16
16 Where did you earn the highest degree you hold?
v17
17 Have you applied for recognition of this title in Italy? [interviewer, do not read responses; at the limit urging respondent to be more precise]
V180
18 Who usually lives with you in Italy? [interviewer, do not read; indicate number of components; multiple responses possible]
V186
Parents
v19
19  Are there people living with you with disabilities who need your care?
v20
20 What is the name of the last occupation you had in your home country? [interviewer: describe the profession in a few words]
a20
20 What is the name of the last occupation you had in your home country?
v21
21 Have you ever worked since your arrival in Italy?
v22
22 Last week did you perform at least one hour of work for which you expected to be paid or did you run or do any kind of business, farming or other activities to generate income? [Interviewer, ask him/her to consider any work, even casual, on his/her own
a23
23 What is the name of your primary occupation in Italy?
v24_M_1
24  How long did it take for you to find a first formal job (with regular contract) in Italy? : opt 1
v24_M_2
24  How long did it take for you to find a first formal job (with regular contract) in Italy? : opt 2
v24anni
TOT YEARS How long did it take for you to find a first formal job (with regular contract) in Italy?
v25_M_1
25  What is the number of months spent in unemployment in the last year? : opt 1
v25_M_2
25  What is the number of months spent in unemployment in the last year? : opt 2
v25mesi
TOT MONTHS What is the number of months spent in unemployment in the last year?
v26
26 In your primary occupation, do your perform a job as: [interviewer, do not read the answers, but help the respondent to place himself/herself]
v27
27 Is the working relationship in your primary occupation governed by a contract or a verbal agreement with the employer? [interviewer, beware of this question that could be sensitive: point out that there are often situations of unregularized work, but t
v28
28  Besides your primary occupation, do you have other occupations?
v30
30  During the last four weeks, did you do anything to find a paid job or try to start a business?
v31
31 What was the net compensation that you received last month for your main job? Exclude other monthly payments (13th, 14th month’s pay, etc.) and accessory items not received regularly every month (annual productivity bonuses, back pay, allowances for A
v32
32 What was the net compensation that you received last month for other jobs? Exclude other monthly payments (13th, 14th month’s pay, etc.) and accessory items not received regularly every month (annual productivity bonuses, back pay, allowances for misF
v33
33 Considering all the different sources '(income from work, annuities, aids, etc.), what is, approximately, the average total monthly sum of your household's monetary income? [interviewer, remember that the incomes of people who contribute to the househo
v34
34 How much money on average each month do you send to your home country? [interviewer, remember that money sent by all people who contribute to the household budget and share financial resources should be counted here, based on what was stated before, q
v35
35 Compared to this time last year, do you think you can now afford more goods and services, the same, or fewer goods and services?
vINFO
[Interviewer, explain that this section of the questionnaire may seem strange or inappropriate but that it is composed of standard questions asked at the European level to measure the difficulty in facing unnecessary or unexpected expenses. You can start
v36
36  Could you/your family, if you wanted to, afford one week's holiday a year away from home?
v37
37 Could you/your family, if you wanted to, afford to eat meat or fish or a vegetarian equivalent at least once every two days? [Interviewer, if the respondent lives in a reception center or he/she is hosted by an Italian family, explain that the questio
v38
38 Could you/your family, if you wanted to, afford to heat your home adequately? [Interviewer, if the respondent lives in a reception center or he/she is hosted by an Italian family, explain that the question should be interpreted hypothetically (i.e. wh
v39
39 Does your household have a car or van for private use?
v40
40 Does your household have access to an internet connection (for personal use)?
v41_M_1
41. In the last 12 months, did it happen that the household was unable to pay at least one of the following in time, due to financial difficulties: [multiple responses possible] : opt 1
v41_M_2
41. In the last 12 months, did it happen that the household was unable to pay at least one of the following in time, due to financial difficulties: [multiple responses possible] : opt 2
v41_M_3
41. In the last 12 months, did it happen that the household was unable to pay at least one of the following in time, due to financial difficulties: [multiple responses possible] : opt 3
v42
42. Would you/your household be able, if necessary, to replace damaged or out-of-use furniture with furniture in good condition? [Interviewer, if the respondent lives in a reception center or he/she is hosted by an Italian family, explain that the questi
v43
43. Do you replace worn-out clothes with new ones?
v44
44. Do you have two pairs of shoes in good condition for everyday wear?
v45
45. Do you meet with family and/or friends to drink or eat together at least once a month?
v46
46. Do you regularly engage in paid leisure activities outside the home such as going to movies, concerts, playing sports?
v47
47. Do you spend a small amount of money almost every week for your personal needs?
v48
48. Would you be able to cover, with your own resources, unexpected expenses of an approximate amount of 850 euro?
v49
49.  What type of home do you live in?
v51
51. Do you have a regular rental contract for your house?
v52
52. How much does the rent weigh on your monthly income (if you are alone) or on the household income (if you share resources with other people)? [% or absolute value, excluding bills] [Interviewer, specifies that here we need to relate the cost of rent
vCONF
[The next set of questions is particularly sensitive and requires special mediation and attention].
v53
53. In Italy, have you ever had housing difficulties over the last year, i.e. situations in which you did not have your own or rented home to stay in and were forced to find other temporary or emergency accommodation? Exclude situations generate by une
v54
54. Where did you live in that period? In the case of multiple episodes, consider the most recent.
v55_M_1
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 1
v55_M_2
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 2
v55_M_3
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 3
v55_M_4
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 4
v55_M_5
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 5
v55_M_6
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 6
v55_M_7
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress? [Interviewer, do not read responses, if necessary cite only the first 3 and 4 as examples, code them] : opt 7
A55
55. Which coping strategy have you adopted or would you adopt in case of economic distress?
A56
56. In the past year, have you or members of your family received any payment or support from the national or local government in Italy from the following sources:
v57
57.  How many people do you feel so close to you that you can count on them in case of serious personal problems?
v58_M_1
58.  Have you ever suffered episodes of discrimination in Italy? [interviewer, do not read answers, multiple answers possible] : opt 1
v58_M_2
58.  Have you ever suffered episodes of discrimination in Italy? [interviewer, do not read answers, multiple answers possible] : opt 2
v58_M_3
58.  Have you ever suffered episodes of discrimination in Italy? [interviewer, do not read answers, multiple answers possible] : opt 3
v58_M_4
58.  Have you ever suffered episodes of discrimination in Italy? [interviewer, do not read answers, multiple answers possible] : opt 4
v58_M_5
58.  Have you ever suffered episodes of discrimination in Italy? [interviewer, do not read answers, multiple answers possible] : opt 5
v59_M_1
59.  Who did you report the most serious episode of discrimination or make the compliant to? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 1
v59_M_2
59.  Who did you report the most serious episode of discrimination or make the compliant to? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 2
v59_M_3
59.  Who did you report the most serious episode of discrimination or make the compliant to? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 3
v60_01
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 1
v60_02
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 2
v60_03
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 3
v60_04
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 4
v60_05
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 5
v60_06
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 6
v60_07
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 7
v60_08
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 8
v60_09
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 9
v60_10
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses]. : opt 10
a60
60. Why did you not report the episode or make a complaint? [interviewer, do not read responses].
v61
61. What are your plans for the next two years?
a62
In a word, how would you describe your current situation?
vP112.Q1
Method of conducting the interview
Total: 99
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