Image of the Saarland

Topics: Regional origins and local ties; moving frequency and residential stays outside of the Saarland; reasons for leaving the Saarland and current thoughts about moving away; particular distinctions and disadvantages of the Saar area; image of the Saarland; stereotype of the Saarlander, the French, the Germans, the Saarland, Lothringen, Rhineland-Palatinate as well as desired self-image of respondent (semantic differentials); assessment of future development of the Saarland and surrounding states; most important problems of the Saarland (pair comparisons); attitude to integration of the Saarland into another state; judgement on opportunities to earn in the Saarland in comparison to other states; most important criteria for work satisfaction and for an ideal occupation; media usage; political knowledge and political interest (self-assessment on a scale); self-assessment on a left-right continuum; party identification; behavior at the polls in the state parliament election and parties voted for since 1945; leisure activity; possession of automobile and drivers license; distance estimates to various cities at home and abroad.

Demography: age (classified); sex; marital status; number of children; religious denomination; school education; vocational training; occupation; income; size of household; head of household; housing situation; party preference; political orientation; city size; membership. Interviewer rating: willingness of respondent to cooperate; day of interview.