Research and analysis

Taking Part Web Panel - COVID-19 questionnaire

Updated 16 September 2020

Abbreviations used

• MA = multiple answers accepted
• SA = single answer

FRONT PAGE

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Thank you for your interest in this survey. Please complete the following short questionnaire and we will deposit £2.50 in your voucher bank.

The questionnaire should take 10-15 minutes to complete and focuses on how the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected you, including your work situation and what you do at home.

For more information about the web panel and how we look after your data, please click here.

INTRO_SCREENERS

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First, some questions about activities you may have been doing in the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>.

CVACT1

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these creative activities? Please select all that apply.

1 Wrote stories, plays, or poetry

2 Painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture

3 Choreographed or performed a dance routine

4 Wrote or performed music

5 Made films or videos as an artistic activity [INFO BUTTON: including original animations]

6 Designed or programmed video games

7 Other arts, crafts, or creative activities at home

77 None of these {exclusive}  

CVACT1SHARE

ASK IF any of options 1-6 selected at CVACT1

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you shared the following that you created to the internet or social media?

1 Written stories, plays, or poetry [show if CVACT1_1 = 1]

2 Paintings, drawings, prints, or sculptures [show if CVACT1_2 = 1]

3 Music or dance performances [show if CVACT1_3 = 1 or CVACT1_4 = 1]

4 Artistic films or videos [show if CVACT1_5 = 1]

5 Video game/s [show if CVACT1_6 = 1]

6 No {exclusive}

CVACT2

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Watched TV at the time it was broadcast

2 Watched TV shows or films using an on-demand service for regular TV channels (e.g. BBC iPlayer)

3 Watched TV shows or films using a dedicated streaming service (e.g. Netflix or Amazon Prime)

4 Listened to live radio

5 Listened to an audiobook

6 Listened to a podcast

7 Joined video calls with family, friends, or colleagues (e.g., Skype, Zoom, FaceTime)

77 None of these {exclusive}

 

CVACT3

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Reading books or magazines

2 Reading e-books or e-magazines

3 Watched a live arts event online [INFO BUTTONS: including theatre, visual arts or literature]

4 Watched a pre-recorded arts event online [INFO BUTTONS: including theatre, visual arts or literature]

5 Watched a live music or dance performance online [INFO BUTTONS: including classical music performance, jazz performance, ballet, contemporary dance]

6 Watched a pre-recorded music or dance performance online [INFO BUTTONS: including classical music performance, jazz performance, ballet, contemporary dance]

77 None of these {exclusive}

CVACT4

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Visited a park or public outside space to walk or exercise 2 Visited a historic park or garden to walk or exercise

3 Visited a site of archaeological interest to walk or exercise [INFO BUTTON: e.g., Roman villa or ancient burial site]

4 Visited a National Park, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or ancient woodland to walk or exercise [INFO BUTTON: e.g., Lake District National Park, Brecon Beacons, or Epping Forest]

5 Followed a live online or TV exercise or dance class at home

6 Followed a pre-recorded online or TV exercise or dance class at home

7 Independent fitness training at home [INFO BUTTON: including exercising with others in your household]

9 Informal or play-based activities in the home or garden such as running games [INFO BUTTON: e.g., playing catch or kicking a football around]

8 Other form of sport or exercise at home

77 None of these {exclusive}

 

CVACT5

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Taken a virtual tour of a museum or gallery

2 Taken a virtual walking tour of a historic town or city, heritage site, castle or monument [INFO BUTTON: Not including drone flights]

3 Researched local history online

4 Researched items from a museum or gallery collection online

5 Accessed public library services remotely (e.g. downloading e-books or other electronic materials, streaming library events such as children’s story time or webinars)

6 Viewed documents from an archive online

77 None of these {exclusive}

CVACT6

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Played video games with others in your household

2 Played video games with others online

3 Played single player video games

4 Watched pre-recorded sports events

5 Watched eSports games, matches, events or tournaments

6 Gambled or placed a bet online

77 None of these {exclusive}

 

CVVOL

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you done any of the following kinds of voluntary work? Please select all that apply.

1 Provided or made items for NHS workers (e.g. face masks)

2 Collected and delivered shopping for others you don’t live with

3 Befriended or mentored people as a volunteer

4 Helped to raise money as a volunteer

5 Did unpaid work to cover for someone else who was ill

6 Did secretarial, administrative, or clerical work as a volunteer

7 Volunteered in another way

77 None of these {exclusive}

CVGIV

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: Today – 4 weeks>, have you donated to charity in any of these ways? Please select all that apply.

1 Donated money to charity via a website or app

2 Donated money on an online crowdfunding platform [INFO BUTTON: e.g., Kickstarter, Patreon, GoFundMe, or JustGiving]

3 Donated money to charity via regular direct debit, standing order, covenant or debit from salary

4 Made a voluntary donation during an online event (e.g., live streamed events)

5 Donated food to a food bank [INFO BUTTON: including donating to collection basket in supermarkets]

6 Donated to charity in another way

77 None of these {exclusive}

 

INTRO_CHANGE

DISPLAY TO ALL

On 23 March 2020, the UK Government put in place the following restrictions in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

• Shutting down schools
• Instructing all shops selling non-essential goods to close
• Limiting all public gatherings
• Instructing people to stay at home unless they need to leave for work, exercise (once a day), shopping for essentials, and for medical purposes or to help vulnerable people.

We now have some questions about how your activities have changed since then.

CVACTTIM

ASK ALL

GRID SA per row

Are you spending less time or more time doing these since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus?

Please answer for each activity.

COLUMNS:

1 Less time

2 About the same

3 More time

4 I never do this

88 Don’t know

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CVACTNEXT4

ASK IF any activities selected at CVACT1-6

MA Randomise order except for “Other arts…”, “Other sport…”, and 77 “None of these”

You said you have done the following in the last four weeks.

Which, if any, do you think you will do in the next four weeks, assuming the UK Government’s restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus do not change significantly?

{show each activity selected at CVACT1-6; display column headers again after every 7 rows}

77 None of these {exclusive}

CVVOLCHANGE

ASK ALL

SA

Are you spending less time or more time doing voluntary work since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus?

1 Less time

2 About the same

3 More time

4 I don’t usually volunteer

88 Don’t know

99 Prefer not to answer

CVVOLAFTER

ASK ALL

MA

Do you think the amount of time you spend doing voluntary work each week will increase, decrease, or stay the same in the next four weeks, assuming the UK Government’s restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus do not change significantly?

1 Increase

2 Decrease

3 Stay the same

88 Don’t know

99 Prefer not to answer

 

CVGIVCHANGE

ASK ALL

SA

Has the total amount you donate to charity each month increased or decreased since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus?

1 Increased

2 Decreased

3 Stayed the same

4 I don’t usually donate to charity

88 Don’t know

99 Prefer not to answer

CVFUTUREB

ASK ALL

MA

Which of the following places have you visited in the last 12 months, that is since <DATE: today – 12 months>? Please select all that apply.

1 A public arts performance (e.g., theatre, film in a public place, opera, concert, dance performance)

2 A public arts or craft festival (e.g., art exhibition, specific cultural festival, book festival)

3 A public library

4 A public archive

5 An outdoor heritage site (e.g., historic park or garden, outside monument such as a castle, fort, or ruin, or a tour of an historic city)

6 An historic building

7 An organised sports event (e.g., a football match)

8 A sports club or gym

88 Don’t know {exclusive}

 

CVFUTURE

ASK ALL

MA

Please imagine what you would do if the UK Government were to relax restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus, in 30 days’ time.

Which of the following places do you think you would be comfortable visiting? Please select all that apply.

1 A public arts performance (e.g., theatre, film in a public place, opera, concert, dance performance)

2 A public arts or craft festival (e.g., art exhibition, specific cultural festival, book festival)

3 A public library

4 A public archive

5 An outdoor heritage site (e.g., historic park or garden, outside monument such as a castle, fort, or ruin, or a tour of an historic city)

6 An historic building

7 An organised sports event (e.g., a football match)

8 A sports club or gym

77 I wouldn’t be comfortable going to any of these {exclusive}

78 I have no interest in any of these {exclusive}

88 Don’t know {exclusive}  

INTRO_SKILLS

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Now, some questions about some things you may have learned in the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: today – 4 weeks>.

NEWSKILLS1

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: today – 4 weeks>, have you learned how to do any of these online? Please select all that apply.

1 Buying groceries

2 Other online shopping

3 Managing my money (e.g., online banking)

4 Accessing NHS, GP, or other healthcare services

5 Accessing other Government services

6 Paying bills or taxes

7 Video calls with family, friends, or colleagues (e.g., Skype, Zoom, FaceTime)

77 None of these {exclusive}

Set List: NEWSKILLS1_list

NEWSKILLS1_list should be populated with all selected at NEWSKILLS1. The wording of list items is specified in the right-most column in the table below.

Selected	List item
1 Buying groceries	Buying groceries online
2 Other online shopping	Shopping online (not groceries)
3 Managing my money (e.g., online banking)	Managing my money online (e.g., online banking)
4 Accessing NHS, GP, or other healthcare services	Accessing NHS, GP, or other healthcare services online
5 Accessing other Government services	Accessing Government services online (except NHS / healthcare)
6 Paying bills or taxes	Paying bills or taxes online
7 Video calls with family, friends, or colleagues (e.g., Skype, Zoom, FaceTime)	Video calling family, friends, or colleagues

 

NEWSKILLS2

ASK ALL

MA

In the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: today – 4 weeks>, have you learned or started learning to do any of these? Please select all that apply.

1 Play a musical instrument or read music

2 Cook or bake

3 Speak a foreign language

4 DIY or home maintenance

5 Improve IT skills [INFO BUTTON: e.g., backing up documents, scheduling automatic updates, or managing security settings]

6 Programming websites or apps

7 Writing computer code for another purpose (SPECIFY)

8 Another artistic or craft skill, like drawing, painting, or knitting (SPECIFY)

77 None of these {exclusive}

Set List: NEWSKILLS2_list

NEWSKILLS2_list should be populated from NEWSKILLS2. Only add the items specified in the list below.

The wording of list items is specified in the right-most column in the table below.

Selected	List item
5 Improve IT skills	Improving IT skills
6 Programming websites or apps	Programming websites or apps
7 Writing computer code for another purpose	Writing computer code

  LOOP 1 : SKILLHOW1 to SKILLWHY1

Loop through every item in NEWSKILLS1_list

SKILLHOW1

ASK IF in NEWSKILLS1_list

MA

How did you learn to do this?

Show SKILL

1 Someone in my household showed or taught me

2 I received training from work

3 I found information online

4 Another way

SKILLWHY1

ASK IF in NEWSKILLS1_list

MA

Why did you choose to learn this skill?

Show SKILL

1 To help with my career now or in the future

2 As a hobby or for entertainment

3 As a way of socialising

4 Another reason

88 Don’t know {exclusive}

END LOOP 1

  LOOP 2 : SKILLHOW2 to SKILLWHY2 Loop through every item in NEWSKILLS2_list

SKILLHOW2

ASK IF in NEWSKILLS2_list

MA

How did you learn to do this?

Show SKILL

1 Someone in my household showed or taught me

2 I received training from work

3 I found information online

4 I did a structured online course (e.g. Open University, BBC Learning, Future Learn, Coursera)

5 Another way

SKILLWHY2

ASK IF in NEWSKILLS2_list

MA

Why did you choose to learn this skill?

Show SKILL

1 To help with my career now or in the future

2 As a hobby or for entertainment

3 As a way of socialising

4 As part of home education for children in my household

5 Another reason

88 Don’t know {exclusive}

END LOOP 2

 

CVNEWS1

ASK ALL

SA

How frequently do you try to find information about the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK Government’s response?

1 More than once a day

2 Once a day

3 Every week, but less than once a day

4 Less often or never

CVNEWS2

ASK IF CVNEWS1 < 4

MA

Where do you encounter information about the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK Government’s response? Please select all that apply.

1 The UK Government’s website

2 News on TV or radio

3 Other TV or radio programmes

4 News websites or apps

5 Social media websites or apps

6 Other websites or apps

7 Friends or family

77 None of these {exclusive}

88 Don’t know {exclusive}

INTSATIS1

ASK ALL

SA

How satisfied, if at all, would you say your household is with the following aspect of your internet connection?

The speed of your connection.

1 Very satisfied

2 Fairly satisfied

3 Not very satisfied

4 Not satisfied at all

5 Don’t know

INTSATIS2

ASK ALL

SA

How satisfied, if at all, would you say your household is with the following aspect of your internet connection?

The reliability of your connection.

1 Very satisfied

2 Fairly satisfied

3 Not very satisfied

4 Not satisfied at all

5 Don’t know

INTSATIS3

ASK ALL

SA

How satisfied, if at all, would you say your household is with the following aspect of your internet connection?

The value for money of your connection.

1 Very satisfied

2 Fairly satisfied

3 Not very satisfied

4 Not satisfied at all

5 Don’t know

 

INTRO_SUBJWELLB

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We are interested in your feelings on aspects of your life. There are no right or wrong answers.

SATISW

ASK ALL

SA

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all satisfied’ and 10 is ‘completely satisfied’, overall how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?

0 Not at all satisfied

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Completely satisfied

99 Prefer not to say

WORTHW

ASK ALL

SA

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all worthwhile’ and 10 is ‘completely worthwhile’, overall to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

0 Not at all worthwhile

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Completely worthwhile

99 Prefer not to say

HAPPYW

ASK ALL

SA

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all happy’ and 10 is ‘completely happy’, overall how happy did you feel yesterday?

0 Not at all happy

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Completely happy

99 Prefer not to say

ANXIOUSW

ASK ALL

SA

And on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all anxious’ and 10 is ‘completely anxious’, overall how anxious did you feel yesterday?

0 Not at all anxious

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Completely anxious

99 Prefer not to say

   

COMOFT2W

ASK ALL

SA

How often do you feel that you lack companionship?

1 Often or always

2 Some of the time

3 Hardly ever or never

99 Prefer not to say

LEFOFT2W

ASK ALL

SA

How often do you feel left out?

1 Often or always

2 Some of the time

3 Hardly ever or never

99 Prefer not to say

ISOOFT2W

ASK ALL

SA

How often do you feel isolated from others?

1 Often or always

2 Some of the time

3 Hardly ever or never

99 Prefer not to say

LONELYW

ASK ALL

SA

How often do you feel lonely?

1 Often or always

2 Some of the time

3 Occasionally

4 Hardly ever

5 Never

99 Prefer not to say

INTRO_BACKGROUND

DISPLAY TO ALL

Next, some questions about important changes that may have occurred in your life since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

CVILL1

ASK ALL

MA

Since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus, has any of the following happened to you? Please select all that apply.

1 Death of a close friend or family member due to COVID-19 / coronavirus

2 I had/have symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus

3 I was hospitalised with symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus

4 Someone in my household had/has symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus

5 Someone in my household was hospitalised with symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus

6 I had to self-isolate [INFO BUTTON: Self-isolation means that you do not leave your home for any reason and nobody from outside your household enters your home. You may have self-isolated after somebody in your household displayed symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus, or if the Government contacted you to advise you that someone in your household is at high risk of severe symptoms if they catch it.]

77 None of these {exclusive}

99 Prefer not to say (exclusive}

CVILL2

ASK IF any of CVILL1_[1-6] selected

MA

Did any of these things happen to you in the last four weeks, that is since <DATE: today – 4 weeks>? Please select all that apply.

1 Death of a close friend or family member due to COVID-19 / coronavirus [Show if CVILL1_1 selected]

2 I had/have symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus [Show if CVILL1_2 selected]

3 I was hospitalised with symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus [Show if CVILL1_3 selected]

4 Someone in my household had/has symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus [Show if CVILL1_4 selected]

5 Someone in my household was hospitalised with symptoms of COVID-19 / coronavirus [Show if CVILL1_5 selected]

6 I had to self-isolate [INFO BUTTON] [Show if CVILL1_6 selected]

77 None of these {exclusive}

99 Prefer not to say (exclusive}  

CVEMP1

ASK ALL

SA

At the start of this year, were you…?

1 Employed

2 Self-employed

3 Undertaking training or in full-time education

4 Unemployed and available for work

5 Wholly retired from work

6 Looking after home/family

7 Permanently sick/disabled

8 Doing something else

99 Prefer not to say

CVEMP2

ASK IF CVEMP1 = 1

MA

Has any of the following happened to you since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23rd March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus? Please select all that apply.

1 Became unemployed

2 Became unable to work

6 Had to work fewer hours

3 Was furloughed [INFO BUTTON]

4 Salary was reduced

5 Started working from home

77 None of these {exclusive}

99 Prefer not to say {exclusive}

 

CVEMP3

ASK IF CVEMP1 = 2

MA

Has any of the following happened to you since the UK Government introduced restrictions on 23 March 2020 to slow the spread of coronavirus? Please select all that apply.

1 Became unable to work

3 Had to work fewer hours

2 Started working from home

77 None of these {exclusive}

99 Prefer not to say {exclusive}

CVEMPWHY

ASK IF CVEMP2_2 = 1 OR CVEMP2_6 = 1 OR CVEMP3_1 = 1 OR CVEMP_3_3 = 1

MA

Were you unable to work as many hours as usual in the last four weeks for any of these reasons? Please select all that apply.

1 Government restrictions made it impossible for me to work

2 There was less work was available than usual

3 My childcare commitments increased when schools shut

4 I had to look after someone else who was sick

5 I was too sick to work

6 I had to self-isolate after I or someone in my household showed symptoms of COVID-19

77 None of these {exclusive}

88 Prefer not to answer {exclusive}

CVOUT

ASK ALL

SA

In the last seven days, that is since <DAY: today – 7 days>, how frequently have you left your home? Please don’t include going into your private garden or putting out your bins. Remember that your answers are completely confidential.

1 More than once a day

2 About once a day

3 More than three times a week

4 More than once

5 Once

6 I haven’t left home in the last 7 days

99 Prefer not to answer  

INTRO_DEMOG

DISPLAY TO ALL

Lastly, we have a few questions about you and your living situation. Your answers here will give essential context to the rest of your answers in this survey.

SEXAW

ASK ALL

SA

Which of the following describes how you think of yourself?

1 Male

2 Female

3 In another way

99 Prefer not to say

AGEAW

ASK ALL

NUMERIC: RANGE 16-120

What was your age on your last birthday?

BAGEAW

ASK IF AGEA = DK/REF

SA

Please can you tell us which age group you lie in?

1 16-24

2 25-34

3 35-44

4 45-54

5 55-64

6 65-74

7 75+

88 Don’t know

99 Prefer not to say

 

ETHNICRW

ASK ALL

SA

Which of the following ethnic groups best describes you?

1 White – English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / British

2 White – other

3 Any mixed or multiple ethnic background

4 Asian / British Asian

5 Black / African / Caribbean / Black British

6 Another ethnic group

88 Don’t know

99 Prefer not to answer

NADULTSW

ASK ALL

NUMERIC: RANGE 1-10

How many adults aged 16 or over currently live in your household? Please include yourself.

NCHILW

ASK ALL

NUMERIC: RANGE 1-10

And how many children under 16 currently live in your household?

TENUR2W

ASK ALL

SA

In which of these ways do you occupy the accommodation you usually live in?

1 Own it outright

2 Buying it with the help of a mortgage or loan

3 Pay part rent / part mortgage (shared ownership)

4 Rent it

5 Live in it rent-free (including living in a relative or friend’s property, excluding squatting)

6 Squatting

 

FINAL PAGE

DISPLAY TO ALL

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Thank you. You have now finished the questionnaire and we have added £2.50 to your voucher bank.

You can find more information about the COVID-19 coronavirus and guidance on how to stay safe on the Government’s website.

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