Survey of Political Attitudes, with Special Reference to the National Front, of Young People in Hackney South and Shoreditch, 1978

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><br>The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of support and potential support for the National Front among 16-20 year olds living in the Westminster politiical constituencies of Hackney South and Shoreditch in 1978.<br><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br><ul><li> Attitudinal/behavioural questions:&nbsp;length of residence in area, perceived advantages/disadvantages, whether respondent feels area has improved or worsened over past five years or will improve or worsen in future years, reasons for feeling this way, attitude to people living in the area in general and towards specific groups (e.g. police officers, immigrants, people of other ethnic groups, social workers, teachers, etc.), degree of political interest and activity, knowledge of local/national politics, party affiliation, parents' party affiliation, turnout intention for local election, past and future protest participation, attitude to use of violence to support a cause; attitude to government's use of force in particular circumstances (e.g. using troops to break strikes, banning all public protest demonstrations), attitude to law and order, racial discrimination and prejudice, political efficacy, government and politicians, personal efficacy.</li><li>Demographic variables: employment status, occupation, school leaving age, qualifications, father's occupation, sex, marital status.</li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Users should be aware that the questionnaire and data labels may contain terms that were in use in 1978, but may now be considered offensive to certain groups of people.</span></p>