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Inter-group Relations in
Ethnically and Religiously Diverse SocietiesLaura McCreedyMSc by Research
Department of Psychology
The University of Edinburgh
7 George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JZ
[email protected]
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Hello:
Thank you for choosing to take part in this study. The purpose of the following questionnaire is to understand inter-group relations in ethnically and religiously diverse societies. I am interested in your views regarding Kosovo/a society in general and specifically as they regard relations between the different ethnic and religious groups in Kosovo/a. The responses that you give will provide valuable insight into the understanding of this important issue so it is important that your responses reflect how it is you genuinely feel. Remember, there are no wrong answers.
All of your responses to the questionnaire will remain completely confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of this study. After all of the questions have been answered, the results of the questionnaire will be presented to you on the screen. The questions should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Please respond to the following questions by clicking on the button or typing in the words that best represent your situation and thoughts. Unless otherwise specified, please select only one response for each question. After making your selection, click Continue at the bottom of the page. If you should happen to make a mistake or wish to change your response, simply click on your new response.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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| * In which country (or region) were you born? | | |
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| * In which country do you currently live? | | |
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* Do you have family members that are from Kosovo/a or are currently living there? |
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* To which ethnic group do you belong? |
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* What are your parents' predominant religious beliefs? |
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* What are your own predominant religious beliefs? |
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In this first set of questions, you will be asked to reflect on your views regarding Kosovo/a and the Balkan region as a whole. We are particularly interested in looking at the Balkans because, as a result of its rich cultural and historical past, it has absorbed several diverse cultures and traditions.
Please evaluate the Balkans according to the following criteria:
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In this next section you will be asked for your views regarding the primary ethnic and religious groups within Kosovo/a.
The first group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian (Orthodox) Serbs. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian (Orthodox) Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Serbs (Muslims of Serbian descent). Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question. You can type any additional comments that you may have in the space at the right).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The final group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Albanian Muslims: (Please select only one response for each question).
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* What are your own predominant religious beliefs? |
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In this first set of questions, you will be asked to reflect on your views regarding Kosovo/a and the Balkan region as a whole. We are particularly interested in looking at the Balkans because, as a result of its rich cultural and historical past, it has absorbed several diverse cultures and traditions.
Please evaluate the Balkans according to the following criteria:
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In this next section you will be asked for your views regarding the primary ethnic and religious groups within Kosovo/a.
The first group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Serbs (Muslims of Serbian descent). Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question. You can type any additional comments that you may have in the space at the right).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian (Orthodox) Serbs. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian (Orthodox) Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The final group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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* What are your parents' predominant religious beliefs? |
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* What are your own predominant religious beliefs? |
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In this first set of questions, you will be asked to reflect on your views regarding Kosovo/a and the Balkan region as a whole. We are particularly interested in looking at the Balkans because, as a result of its rich cultural and historical past, it has absorbed several diverse cultures and traditions.
Please evaluate the Balkans according to the following criteria:
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In this next section you will be asked for your views regarding the primary ethnic and religious groups within Kosovo/a.
The first group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which I will be asking you for your opinion of is: Muslim Serbs (Muslims of Serbian descent). Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The final group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian (Orthodox) Serbs. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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* What are your own predominant religious beliefs? |
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In this first set of questions, you will be asked to reflect on your views regarding Kosovo/a and the Balkan region as a whole. We are particularly interested in looking at the Balkans because, as a result of its rich cultural and historical past, it has absorbed several diverse cultures and traditions.
Please evaluate the Balkans according to the following criteria:
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In this next section you will be asked for your views regarding the primary ethnic and religious groups within Kosovo/a.
The first group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Albanians. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Albanians in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The next group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Christian (Orthodox) Serbs. Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Christian Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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The final group which you will be asked for your opinion of is: Muslim Serbs (Muslims of Serbian descent). Please evaluate this group according to how characteristic you feel the following criteria to be of Muslim Serbs in general: (Please select only one response for each question).
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).
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| * In your own words, how would you describe relations between Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo/a? Please explain why it is you feel this way. | | |
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| * In your own words, how would you describe relations between Christians and Muslims in Kosovo/a? Please explain why it is you feel this way? | | |
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| * In what ways do you feel Serbs are different from Albanians? In what ways do you feel they might be similar? | | |
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| * In the space below, please describe what you think is the most important factor(s) responsible for the recent conflict in Kosovo/a? | | |
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