Political Situation in West Berlin (Young People from the GDR)

Topics: judgement on economic development in Berlin; assessment of the problem of youth unemployment and recommendations on elimination of the unemployment problem; judgement on the necessity of economic aid for the city; expectations of economic development; judgement on the current form of government in Berlin; just share for young people in economic recovery; evaluation of authorities regarding conduct towards young people; knowledge about particular programs and facilities for young people; recommendations on improvement in the youth program; visit in the ´east sector´ or the ´east zone´; significant differences in conditions in East and West; knowledge of emigrants or returnees to East Germany and assumed reasons; personal interest in emigration to East Germany; judgement on the world youth meeting in Berlin; comparisons between young people in East and West; interest in a vacation camp in East Germany; East-West comparison regarding benefits for young people; knowledge about demonstrations against rearmament; attitude to rearmament of the FRG; membership in a youth organization and a trade union; party preference; satisfaction with reception in West Berlin and the development of personal conditions after fleeing; judgement on economic recovery in Berlin; length of stay in Berlin and length of stay in current residence or camp.

Demography: age (classified); sex; religious denomination; school education; occupation; income; self-assessment of social class; regional origins. Interviewer rating: number of contact attempts; social class of respondent.