Survey Series on People and their Communities - Quality of Life, Sources of Information and Trust

Respondent confirmation (RC) - Question identifier:RC_R01

The following questions are for [NAME_OR_EMAIL].

Life satisfaction (LSM) - Question identifier:LSM_Q01

Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?

• 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Very satisfied

Sense of meaning and purpose (MP) - Question identifier:MP_Q01

Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

• 00: 0 - Not at all
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Completely

Future outlook (FO) - Question identifier:FO_Q01

Thinking about your life in general, how often would you say you have a hopeful view of the future?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Loneliness (LON) - Question identifier:LON_Q01

How often do you feel lonely?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Someone to count on (RES) - Question identifier:RES_Q06

How often would you say you have people you can depend on to help you when you really need it?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Satisfaction with personal relationships (SPR) - Question identifier:SPR_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships with the people in your family?

• 00: 0 - Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Completely satisfied

Satisfaction with personal relationships (SPR) - Question identifier:SPR_Q10

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships with your friends?

• 00: 0 - Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Completely satisfied

Trust in the media (TM) - Question identifier:TM_R05

The following question is about trust in media. The media are communication outlets that deliver news and information through the Internet, social media, television, radio and in print.

Trust in the media (TM) - Question identifier:TM_Q05

On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from the media?

• 00: 0 - Not at all
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q05

From which sources do you typically get your news or information?

Exclude sources you rarely use or that you don't anticipate using again.

If a particular source, such as a close contact, typically links you to other sources, such as news websites, please select all the sources involved.

Select all that apply.

• 01: Close contacts (e.g., family, friends, colleagues)
• 02: Federal government communications (Include websites, briefings, social media posts and podcasts.)
• 03: Provincial, territorial or municipal government communications (Include websites, briefings, social media posts and podcasts.)
• 04: Scientific experts or peer-reviewed journals
• 05: News organizations (Include print media, TV and radio broadcasts, websites, social media posts and podcasts.)
• 06: Social media posts by other users (e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok posts.
  Exclude posts by users affiliated with government, scientific or news organizations)
• 07: Other Internet sources (e.g., Google searches, online forums, podcasts)
• 08: None of the above

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q10

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Close contacts

e.g., family, friends, colleagues

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q15

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Federal government communications

Include websites, briefings, social media posts and podcasts.

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q20

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Provincial, territorial or municipal government communications

Include websites, briefings, social media posts and podcasts.

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q25

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Scientific experts or peer-reviewed journals

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q30

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
News organizations

Include print media, TV and radio broadcasts, websites, social media posts and podcasts.

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q35

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Social media posts by other users

e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok posts
Exclude posts by users affiliated with government, scientific or news organizations.

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q40

On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following as a source of reliable news or information?
Other Internet sources

e.g., Google searches, online forums, podcasts

• 1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5 - Can be trusted completely

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q45

How often do you use at least one additional information source to verify the accuracy of news stories about current issues you encounter?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q50

What are the typical reasons you do not verify the accuracy of some or all of the news stories about current issues you encounter?

Select all that apply.

• 1: Don't think to verify
• 2: Lack of time
• 3: Don't know how to verify
• 4: Lack of interest or motivation
• 5: Too difficult to verify
• 6: Verification isn't necessary
• 7: Other reasons

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q65

Compared with three years ago, do you find it easier, harder or about the same to distinguish between true and false news or information?

• 1: Easier
• 2: About the same
• 3: Harder

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_R70

Misinformation is news or information that is verifiably false or inaccurate. The sharer of misinformation may or may not be aware that it is misinformation. When they are aware, it is often referred to as disinformation.

Misinformation (MIS) - Question identifier:MIS_Q70

How concerned are you about the presence of misinformation online?

• 1: Extremely concerned
• 2: Very concerned
• 3: Somewhat concerned
• 4: Not very concerned
• 5: Not at all concerned

Indigenous identity (ABM) - Question identifier:ABM_Q01

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
If 'Yes', select the responses that best describes you now.

• 1: No, not First Nations, Métis, or Inuk (Inuit)
• 2: Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
• 3: Yes, Métis
• 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Population group (PG) - Question identifier:PG_R30

The following question collects information to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural and economic life of Canada.

Population group (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q30

Which population group or groups best describe you?

Select all groups that apply, or specify another group, if applicable.

• 01: White
• 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
• 03: East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
• 04: Black
• 05: Southeast Asian (e.g., Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
• 06: Arab or West Asian (e.g., Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Afghan)
• 07: Latin American
• 08: Or please specify

Thank you (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_R15

Thank you for completing the Quality of Life, Sources of Information and Trust survey.

This is the [third/second] survey in the Survey Series on People and their Communities. By participating in this survey series, you will provide important information about the social and cultural environment of individuals and families in Canada. Results from the surveys will help decision makers develop programs and policies to better serve all people living in Canada.

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