My ethnic group/ ethnic groups (You can choose and/or add several groups): |
Estonian | |
Canadian | |
Estonian-Canadian | |
other (please specify): | |
other (please specify): | |
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In case, You chose several ethnic groups, please specify the group You have in mind when responding to the questionnaire below. If You feel equally connected to all named groups, please insert the names of the groups again: | |
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It is nicer to commune with somebody from my own ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I respect the traditions of my ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Ethnic background does not matter in choosing a spouse. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I enjoy taking part in the undertakings of my ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am interested in the history of my ethnic group | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I do not find a person`s ethnic background important. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I like to listen to the music of my ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am conscious of my ethnic background and of what it means to me. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Ethnicity should not play any role in evaluating a person. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel strong inner connection with my ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
My music preferences do not depend on its ethnic background. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
All my close friends belong to the same ethnic group as I do. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am proud of my ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Spouses / partners should belong to the same ethnic group. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
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II. ESTONIAN NATIONAL IDENTITY The items below reflect the feeling of belonging to the state of Estonia. Please read every item carefully and decide, to which extent you agree with it. Choose -2, if You completely disagree Choose -1, if You disagree partly Choose 0, if You neither agree nor disagree Choose 1, if You agree partly Choose 2, if You completely agree
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I like to say that I am from Estonia/ of Estonian background. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel connected to all people living in Estonia, no matter what is their ethnic background. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I do not feel deep connection to Estonian land and nature. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
A person may belong simultaneously to different ethnic groups. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Seeing the Estonian flag, I have often felt proud. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
In my opinion only ethnic Estonians should live in Estonia. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Taking part in Estonian music events strengthens my feeling of belonging to Estonia. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
In Estonia one should respect different views about history. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
It does not disturb me that people of different ethnic origin live in Estonia. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am proud that Estonia is known as a successful small country. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
In my opinion someone cannot be simultaneously a representative of Estonian and some other culture. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel connected to Estonians all over the world. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I do not mind that different ethnic groups live in Estonia, as long as they respect Estonian laws. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I like being both an Estonian and a European (inhabitant of my continent). | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
There is nothing to be proud of in Estonian history. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
An opportunity to belong to several cultures at the same time makes one`s life richer. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
For me it is / it would be important to be an Estonian citizen. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel connected to everybody who speaks Estonian. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I do not usually celebrate Estonian national holidays and do not miss them either. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am really satisfied with the achievements of Estonia and Estonian people. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Estonia could be more open to other cultures. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
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III. MULTIPLE IDENTITY |
In the following section we propose you a list of different social, regional and cultural groups. |
Please decide about each group how important it is to you personally and select the appropriate answer.
NB! Choose -2, if You oppose Yourself to this group/role Choose -1, if it is not valid for You Choose 0, if You belong to the group but its not important for You Choose 1, if this group is important for You Choose 2, if this group is very important for You
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At the end of the list you can freely add some names of groups that are also important for you. Please indicate how important you consider them. |
world citizen | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
European | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
American | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Australian | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person of Baltic origin | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
member of my ethnic group | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
inhabitant of my region | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Estonian citizen | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person of Estonian origin | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person living in Estonia | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
Estonian-speaker | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
multicultural person | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
student or a specialist in a certain field | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
member of some society or movement | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person with left-wing views | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person with right-wing views | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
person belonging to a sexual minority | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
jazz music fan | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
rock music fan | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
hip-hopi fan | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
folk music fan | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
man / woman | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
son/daughter | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
relative | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
friend | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
neighbour | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If You wish please add other groups: | |
Indicate the importance of the added group/role | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If You wish please add other groups: | |
Indicate the importance of the added group/role | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If You wish please add other groups: | |
Indicate the importance of the added group/role | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If You wish please add other groups: | |
Indicate the importance of the added group/role | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If You wish please add other groups: | |
Indicate the importance of the added group/role | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
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IV. PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION |
Please answer also the following questions that are not directly related to ones ethnic or state identity, but indicate how satisfied are people who have some connection to Estonia. |
Please read every item carefully and decide, to which extent you agree with it. Choose -2, if You completely disagree Choose -1, if You disagree partly Choose 0, if You neither agree nor disagree Choose 1, if You agree partly Choose 2, if You completely agree
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In most ways my life is close to my ideal. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I have high self-esteem. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
The conditions of my life are excellent. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel I have a number of good qualities. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am satisfied with my life. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I feel Im a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
So far I have gotten the important things I want in life. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
I am able to do things as well as most other people. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing. | -2
-1
0
1
2 |
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I am a citizen of (fill in the country/ies) | |
I feel connected to the following countries: | |
I live in a town / rural area | town
rural area |
My mother`s ethnic origin is | |
My father`s ethnic origin is | |
My spouse`s / partner`s ethnic origin is | |
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Age: | |
Gender | male
female |
Education | basic
secondary
secondary-vocational
higher |
Estonian knowledge | I do not speak Estonian at all
I understand but do not speak Estonian
I understand and speak a little Estonian
I speak Estonian well
I am fluent in Estonian |
English knowledge | I understand but do not speak English
I understand and speak a little English
I speak English well
I am fluent in English |
If You have knowledge of an additional language, please add the language and the level of its knowledge: |
Add the language | |
The level of knowledge in added language: | I understand but do not speak it
I understand and speak it a little
I speak it well
I am fluent in it |
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In Your mind, is it possible to belong at the same time to several ethnic groups? | yes
no |
Could one be Estonian while being not fluent in Estonian language but wanting to be Estonian? | yes
no |
Have you ever participated in some musical group (choir, ensemble, orchestra etc.)? | yes
no |
Your birth place: | |
Your current country of residence (for most of the time): | |
Have You during last 10 years lived for a longer period (more than 6 months) in other country compared to Your current residence? | yes
no |
In case You would agree to participate in the follow-up interview, please give Your e-mail or phone No: | |
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Thank You very much for your participation! |
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