Political Situation in West Berlin (Young People from the GDR)

Judgement on the economic and political situation of Berlin youth in
contrast with the view of young refugees.

Topics: judgement on economic development in Berlin; assessment of the
problem of youth unemployment and recommendations on elimination of the
unemployment problem; judgement on the necessity of economic aid for
the city; expectations of economic development; judgement on the
current form of government in Berlin; just share for young people in
economic recovery; evaluation of authorities regarding conduct towards
young people; knowledge about particular programs and facilities for
young people; recommendations on improvement in the youth program;
visit in the ´east sector´ or the ´east zone´; significant differences
in conditions in East and West; knowledge of emigrants or returnees to
East Germany and assumed reasons; personal interest in emigration to
East Germany; judgement on the world youth meeting in Berlin;
comparisons between young people in East and West; interest in a
vacation camp in East Germany; East-West comparison regarding benefits
for young people; knowledge about demonstrations against rearmament;
attitude to rearmament of the FRG; membership in a youth organization
and a trade union; party preference; satisfaction with reception in
West Berlin and the development of personal conditions after fleeing;
judgement on economic recovery in Berlin; length of stay in Berlin and
length of stay in current residence or camp.

Demography: age (classified); sex; religious denomination; school
education; occupation; income; self-assessment of social class;
regional origins.

Interviewer rating: number of contact attempts; social class of
respondent.