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Inter-group Relations in Ethnically and Religiousl

 




Inter-group Relations in





Ethnically and Religiously Diverse Societies






















Laura McCreedy

MSc by Research

Department of Psychology

The University of Edinburgh

7 George Square

Edinburgh EH8 9JZ

[email protected]






 
 



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.


 
 




* What is your age?
 
less than 20 years old
 
21-30 years old
 
31-40 years old
 
41-50 years old
 
51-60 years old
 
61 years or older
 
 
 
* In which country (or region) were you born?
   
 
 
 
* In which country do you currently live?
   
 
 

* Do you have family members that are from Kosovo/a or are currently living there?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please explain)
 
 
 

* To which ethnic group do you belong?
 
Albanian
 
Bosnian
 
Croatian
 
Macedonian
 
Montenegrin
 
Romani
 
Serbian
 
Turkish
 
Mixed/Other (please specify)
 
 
 

* What are your parents' predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Mixed/Other (please specify)
 
 
 

* What are your own predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
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:

Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor Very Poor Extremely Poor
* The music and dances of the Balkan region
* The diverse customs and traditions of the Balkans
* The food from the Balkans

* The scenic beauty of the Balkan region
 
 
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).




Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian (Orthodox) Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying an Christian Serb

* I would vote for an Christian Serb as president if I felt s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 

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).

Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
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).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Serb

* I would vote for a Muslim Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Albanian

* I would vote for a Christian Albanian if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Albanian Muslims: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Albanian Muslim

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Albanian

* I would vote for a Muslim Albanian for president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 

* What are your own predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
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:


Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor Very Poor Extremely Poor
* The music and dances of the Balkan region
* The diverse customs and traditions of the Balkans
* The food from the Balkans

* The scenic beauty of the Balkan region
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).



Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Serb

* I would vote for a Muslim Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian (Orthodox) Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Serb

* I would vote for a Christian Serb for president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Albanian Muslim

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Albanian

* I would vote for a Muslim Albanian for president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).




Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Albanian

* I would vote for a Christian Albanian as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 

* What are your parents' predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Mixed/Other (please specify)
 
 
 

* What are your own predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
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:



Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor Very Poor Extremely Poor
* The music and dances of the Balkan region
* The diverse customs and traditions of the Balkans
* The food from the Balkans

* The scenic beauty of the Balkan region
 
 
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).



Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Albanian

* I would vote for a Muslim Albanian as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Albanian

* I would vote for a Christian Albanian as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Serb

* I would vote for a Muslim Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Serb

* I would vote for a Christian Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 

* What are your own predominant religious beliefs?
 
Buddhist
 
Christian (Catholic)
 
Christian (Orthodox)
 
Hindu
 
Jewish
 
Muslim
 
Atheist/Agnostic
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
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:


Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor Very Poor Extremely Poor
* The music and dances of the Balkan region
* The diverse customs and traditions of the Balkans
* The food from the Balkans

* The scenic beauty of the Balkan region
 
 
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).



Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Hospitable
* Cool-Headed
* Intelligent
* Open-Minded
* Aggressive
* Dominating
* Selfish
* Conservative
* Opportunistic
* Disruptive
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Albanian

* I would vote for a Christian Albanian as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 

To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Albanians: (Please select only one response for each question).



Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Albanian and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Albanian

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Albanian

* I would vote for a Muslim Albanian as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).


Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Christian Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Christian Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Christian Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Christian Serb

* I would vote for a Christian Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
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).




Very Characteristic Characteristic Somewhat Characteristic Uncertain Somewhat Not Characteristic Not Characteristic Not at all Characteristic
* Honest
* Nationalistic
* Conservative
* Open-Minded
* Selfish
* Hospitable
* Aggressive
* Cool-Headed
* Dominating
* Intelligent
* Disruptive
* Opportunistic
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Muslim Serbs: (Please select only one response for each question).


Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I think that a Muslim Serb and I could share many things in common

* I have or would like to have friends who are Muslim Serb

* Based only on my beliefs, I would consider marrying a Muslim Serb

* I would vote for a Muslim Serb as president if I felt that s/he was the most qualified for the position
 
 
 
* 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.
   
 
 
 
* 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?
   
 
 
 
* In what ways do you feel Serbs are different from Albanians? In what ways do you feel they might be similar?
   
 
 
 
* In the space below, please describe what you think is the most important factor(s) responsible for the recent conflict in Kosovo/a?
   
 
Thank you for taking part in this study. We welcome any further questions or comments at: [email protected]
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