Image of the Saarland

The Saarland as area to live and motives for moving to it or for the
population to move from this state.

Topics: Regional origins and local ties; moving frequency and
residential stays outside of the Saarland; reasons for leaving the
Saarland and current thoughts about moving away; particular
distinctions and disadvantages of the Saar area; image of the Saarland;
stereotype of the Saarlander, the French, the Germans, the Saarland,
Lothringen, Rhineland-Palatinate as well as desired self-image of
respondent (semantic differentials); assessment of future development
of the Saarland and surrounding states; most important problems of the
Saarland (pair comparisons); attitude to integration of the Saarland
into another state; judgement on opportunities to earn in the Saarland
in comparison to other states; most important criteria for work
satisfaction and for an ideal occupation; media usage; political
knowledge and political interest (self-assessment on a scale);
self-assessment on a left-right continuum; party identification;
behavior at the polls in the state parliament election and parties
voted for since 1945; leisure activity; possession of automobile and
drivers license; distance estimates to various cities at home and
abroad.

Demography: age (classified); sex; marital status; number of children;
religious denomination; school education; vocational training;
occupation; income; size of household; head of household; housing
situation; party preference; political orientation; city size;
membership.

Interviewer rating: willingness of respondent to cooperate; day of
interview.