National Freedom Study > National Freedom Study 2025
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
National Freedom Study 2025
Project Number
226.6
Abstract
This survey focuses on the 4th and the 5th of May, on which the Netherlands commemorates its victims of war and celebrates the day it was liberated, and the general ideas of the Dutch people on war, solidarity and connectedness.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
03-02-2025
End date
25-02-2025
Researcher
Sophie van den Bergh (Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei); Matthijs Kuipers (Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei); Joukje Swinkels (VU Amsterdam)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2026 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/c3qd-v443
Funding Organization
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| dak25a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| dak25a001 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a002 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a003 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a004 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a005 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a006 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a007 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a008 | Permutation question dak25a001 - dak25a008: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a009 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a010 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a011 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a012 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a013 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a014 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a015 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a016 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a017 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a018 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a019 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a020 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 12? |
| dak25a021 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 13? |
| dak25a022 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 14? |
| dak25a023 | Permutation question dak25a009 - dak25a023: which item was in position 15? |
| dak25a024 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a025 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a026 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a027 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a028 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a029 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a030 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a031 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a032 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a033 | Permutation question dak25a024 - dak25a033: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a034 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a035 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a036 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a037 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a038 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a039 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a040 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a041 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a042 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a043 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a044 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a045 | Permutation question dak25a034 - dak25a045: which item was in position 12? |
| dak25a046 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a047 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a048 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a049 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a050 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a051 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a052 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a053 | Permutation question dak25a046 - dak25a053: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a054 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a055 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a056 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a057 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a058 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a059 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a060 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a061 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a062 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a063 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a064 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a065 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 12? |
| dak25a066 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 13? |
| dak25a067 | Permutation question dak25a054 - dak25a067: which item was in position 14? |
| dak25a068 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a069 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a070 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a071 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a072 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a073 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a074 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a075 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a076 | Permutation question dak25a068 - dak25a076: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a077 | Permutation question dak25a077 - dak25a081: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a078 | Permutation question dak25a077 - dak25a081: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a079 | Permutation question dak25a077 - dak25a081: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a080 | Permutation question dak25a077 - dak25a081: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a081 | Permutation question dak25a077 - dak25a081: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a082 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a083 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a084 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a085 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a086 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a087 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a088 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a089 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a090 | Permutation question dak25a082 - dak25a090: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a091 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a092 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a093 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a094 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a095 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a096 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a097 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a098 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a099 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a100 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a101 | Permutation question dak25a091 - dak25a101: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a102 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a103 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a104 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a105 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a106 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a107 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a108 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a109 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a110 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a111 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a112 | Permutation question dak25a102 - dak25a112: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a113 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a114 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a115 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a116 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a117 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a118 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a119 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a120 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a121 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a122 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a123 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 11? |
| dak25a124 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 12? |
| dak25a125 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 13? |
| dak25a126 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 14? |
| dak25a127 | Permutation question dak25a113 - dak25a127: which item was in position 15? |
| dak25a128 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a129 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a130 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a131 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a132 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a133 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a134 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a135 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 8? |
| dak25a136 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 9? |
| dak25a137 | Permutation question dak25a128 - dak25a137: which item was in position 10? |
| dak25a138 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 1? |
| dak25a139 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 2? |
| dak25a140 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 3? |
| dak25a141 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 4? |
| dak25a142 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 5? |
| dak25a143 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 6? |
| dak25a144 | Permutation question dak25a138 - dak25a144: which item was in position 7? |
| dak25a145 | How important do you consider the annual National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May to be? |
| dak25a146 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Flew the Dutch flag at half mast |
| dak25a147 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Observed two minutes' silence at 8pm |
| dak25a148 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Attended a memorial service |
| dak25a149 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Watched/listened to the national commemoration service on TV, radio or online |
| dak25a150 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Talked about the National Commemoration ceremony with others |
| dak25a151 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Sang the national anthem after observing two minutes' silence |
| dak25a152 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Shared or liked something on social media about 4 May |
| dak25a153 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Organized a memorial myself |
| dak25a154 | Last year, did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May? - Other, namely: |
| dak25a156 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I am interested in World War II |
| dak25a157 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - It is a moment to acknowledge what really matters in life |
| dak25a158 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I consider it important to commemorate the victims of World War II |
| dak25a159 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I consider it important to commemorate the victims of wars that have taken place since World War II |
| dak25a160 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I personally know people who are or were victims of war and I therefore consider it important |
| dak25a161 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - It is my way of showing that I want an end to war |
| dak25a162 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - Out of fear that something similar could happen again |
| dak25a163 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - Out of gratitude to the people who fought for our freedom |
| dak25a164 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - Because we must not forget World War II |
| dak25a165 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - Because World War II is an important part of our past |
| dak25a166 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - Because it's the proper thing to do |
| dak25a167 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I consider it important to reflect on the importance of freedom |
| dak25a168 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - The activities and rituals of 4 May appeal to me |
| dak25a169 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I thought it was important because of the war in Ukraine |
| dak25a170 | Why did you observe the National Commemoration ceremony on 4 May last year? - I found it important because of the war in Ukraine the Middle East |
| dak25a171 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - Other, namely: |
| dak25a173 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - World War II is too long ago, so I don’t think 4 May is important |
| dak25a174 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - World War II already receives enough attention |
| dak25a175 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - The narrative as presented on 4 May does not appeal to me |
| dak25a176 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - I don’t feel addressed by the program of 4 May. |
| dak25a177 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - Commemorating is meaningless if wars are still taking place today |
| dak25a178 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - The activities and rituals of 4 May do not appeal to me |
| dak25a179 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - I already reflect on World War II at other moments |
| dak25a180 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - I already commemorate war victims at other moments |
| dak25a181 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - I find it uninteresting |
| dak25a182 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - I did not have time |
| dak25a183 | Can you indicate why you did not observe the National Commemoration ceremony last year? - Other, namely: |
| dak25a185 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? All Dutch war victims of World War II |
| dak25a186 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? All Dutch war victims of World War II and war situations and peacekeeping operations since then |
| dak25a187 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? All war victims of World War II of all nationalities |
| dak25a188 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? All war victims of all wars all around the world |
| dak25a189 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? I do not commemorate anyone on 4 May |
| dak25a190 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? I commemorate family/acquaintances |
| dak25a191 | Who do you personally commemorate on 4 May? Other, namely: |
| dak25a193 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The two minutes’ silence |
| dak25a194 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The Dutch flag at half-mast |
| dak25a195 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The performance of the Dutch national anthem |
| dak25a196 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The presence of soldiers |
| dak25a197 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The laying of the wreaths |
| dak25a198 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The musical accompaniment |
| dak25a199 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The presence of members of the Royal Family |
| dak25a200 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The recital by a young person |
| dak25a201 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The procession past the monument on Dam Square |
| dak25a202 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The video excerpts accompanied by personal explanations about the person laying the wreath |
| dak25a203 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The presence of politicians, such as the Prime Minister and the Chairs of the First and Second Chambers |
| dak25a204 | The National Commemoration ceremony held on Dam Square on 4 May has various components. To what extent do the following components appeal to you? The speech by a famous person |
| dak25a205 | Did you watch last year’s memorial service in De Nieuwe Kerk prior to the commemorative cermony at the Dam? |
| dak25a206 | To what extent do the elements of the memorial service in De Nieuwe Kerk appeal to you? Testimonies: attendees share why they observe two minutes of silence |
| dak25a207 | To what extent do the elements of the memorial service in De Nieuwe Kerk appeal to you? The May 4th speech by a well-known person |
| dak25a208 | To what extent do the elements of the memorial service in De Nieuwe Kerk appeal to you? The prayer by a religious leader |
| dak25a209 | To what extent do the elements of the memorial service in De Nieuwe Kerk appeal to you? The music performed by a yearly changing ensemble |
| dak25a210 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - Holocaust Memorial Day / Auschwitz Remembrance (January) |
| dak25a211 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - The February Strike commemoration |
| dak25a212 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - Commemoration of the abolition of slavery (July) |
| dak25a213 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - National Indies Remembrance or 15 August 1945 Remembrance |
| dak25a214 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - Commemoration at the Indies monument in Roermond (September) |
| dak25a215 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - A commemoration in my neigborhood, namely |
| dak25a216 | Which of the following commemoration events did you follow last year? - Another commemoration event, namely: |
| dak25a218 | For the purpose of remembrance, it is necessary to have some basic knowledge about the Holocaust and World War II. |
| dak25a219 | How important do you consider the annual Liberation Day on 5 May to be? |
| dak25a221 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Fly the Dutch flag |
| dak25a222 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Follow a Liberation Day festival on the radio, TV or online |
| dak25a223 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Follow Liberation day on the radio, TV or online |
| dak25a224 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Talk about Liberation Day with others |
| dak25a225 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Visit a local activity in relation to Liberation day |
| dak25a226 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Shared or liked something on social media about Liberation Day or about freedom |
| dak25a227 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Visit a Liberation festival |
| dak25a228 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Participated in a Freedom Meal |
| dak25a229 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: I did not undertake any activities, but I did reflect on Liberation Day |
| dak25a230 | Last year (in 2024), on Liberation Day (5 May), did you: Other, namely: |
| dak25a232 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I am interested in World War II |
| dak25a233 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? It is a moment to acknowledge what really matters in life |
| dak25a234 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I consider it important to commemorate the victims of World War II |
| dak25a235 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I personally know people who are or were victims of war and I therefore consider it important |
| dak25a236 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? All the wars currently taking place around the world show that freedom is not a given |
| dak25a237 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Out of fear that something similar could happen again |
| dak25a238 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Out of gratitude to the people who fought for our freedom |
| dak25a239 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Because we must not forget the war |
| dak25a240 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Because it is an important part of our past |
| dak25a241 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Because it’s the proper thing to do |
| dak25a242 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I consider it important to reflect on the importance of freedom |
| dak25a243 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? The activities and rituals of 5 May appeal to me |
| dak25a244 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I found it important because of the war in Ukraine |
| dak25a245 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? I found it important because of the war in the Middle East |
| dak25a246 | Why did you commemorate Liberation Day last year? Other, namely: |
| dak25a248 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? World War II is too long ago, so I don’t think 5 May is important |
| dak25a249 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? World War II already receives enough attention |
| dak25a250 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? The narrative as presented on 5 May does not appeal to me |
| dak25a251 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? The activities and rituals of 5 May do not appeal to me |
| dak25a252 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? I already reflect on World War II at other moments |
| dak25a253 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? I already commemorate war victims at other moments |
| dak25a254 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? I already reflect on freedom at other moments |
| dak25a255 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? I find it uninteresting |
| dak25a256 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? I did not have time |
| dak25a257 | You indicated that you did not engage in any activities on Liberation Day last year. Can you indicate why not? Other, namely: |
| dak25a259 | To what extent does Liberation Day as a whole appeal to you? |
| dak25a260 | How important do you find the following matters where it concerns the Liberation Day on 5 May? Free access to the festivals |
| dak25a261 | How important do you find the following matters where it concerns the Liberation Day on 5 May? Lighting the Freedom Flame |
| dak25a262 | How important do you find the following matters where it concerns the Liberation Day on 5 May? A substantive and instructive program about freedom, democracy and human rights (for instance through Freedom Lectures) |
| dak25a263 | How important do you find the following matters where it concerns the Liberation Day on 5 May? Encounter programs to meet veterans, status holders and others |
| dak25a264 | How important do you find the following matters where it concerns the Liberation Day on 5 May? The role of Freedom Ambassadors (artists that convey the freedom message nationwide) |
| dak25a265 | And how important do you think it is that the following matters wil be realized in the future? May 5 becomes an annual public holiday for everyone |
| dak25a266 | And how important do you think it is that the following matters wil be realized in the future? Liberation Day will henceforth be called Freedom Day |
| dak25a267 | In the past 12 months, did you ever feel hurt or offended because of your background, for example because of your religious faith, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental impairment, migration background or another reason? |
| dak25a268 | In the past 12 months, did you ever feel excluded because of your background, for example because of your religious faith, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental impairment, migration background or another reason? |
| dak25a269 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? In the Netherlands, I can always express my opinions, beliefs and feelings |
| dak25a270 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? My sense of freedom has increased in the past five years |
| dak25a271 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Our freedom is less and less a matter of course |
| dak25a272 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I think people will forget the importance of freedom |
| dak25a273 | To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I experience less freedom than my parents did at my age |
| dak25a274 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - The absence of war and attacks |
| dak25a275 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Freedom of speech |
| dak25a276 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Freedom of religion |
| dak25a277 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Absence of discrimination |
| dak25a278 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - The freedom to be yourself |
| dak25a279 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - The freedom to do whatever you want |
| dak25a280 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - To go and to do as you like |
| dak25a281 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Being financially independent |
| dak25a282 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Being happy and satisfied |
| dak25a283 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - Having democracy and the right to vote and equal rights |
| dak25a284 | Please indicate to what extent the following matters are related to freedom - The presence of tolerance |
| dak25a285 | Thinking about the Netherlands, do you feel that the below is typical for the Netherlands? Tolerance |
| dak25a286 | Thinking about the Netherlands, do you feel that the below is typical for the Netherlands? Open-mindedness |
| dak25a287 | Thinking about the Netherlands, do you feel that the below is typical for the Netherlands? Freedom |
| dak25a288 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel at home in the Netherlands |
| dak25a289 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel a bond with the Netherlands |
| dak25a290 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I belong in the Netherlands |
| dak25a291 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel obligations towards the Netherlands |
| dak25a292 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel that I must contribute to the Netherlands |
| dak25a293 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel involved with the Netherlands |
| dak25a294 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel that I can exert influence in the Netherlands |
| dak25a295 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel responsible for the Netherlands |
| dak25a296 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel a bond with Dutch people |
| dak25a297 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel a bond with the people in my neighborhood |
| dak25a298 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel responsible for my neighborhood |
| dak25a299 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? During national elections |
| dak25a300 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? On Remembrance Day on 4 May |
| dak25a301 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? On Liberation Day |
| dak25a302 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? At the commemoration of a disaster |
| dak25a303 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? At sports matches, for example of the Dutch national soccer team |
| dak25a304 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? On King’s Day |
| dak25a305 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? During a major charity campaign |
| dak25a306 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? At an event involving the Royal House (marriage, funeral) |
| dak25a307 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? At a demonstration |
| dak25a308 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? On Princes’ Day |
| dak25a309 | Can you indicate the situations in which you feel a bond with other Dutch people? When a well-known Dutch person dies |
| dak25a311 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - War |
| dak25a312 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Terrorism |
| dak25a313 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Hunger |
| dak25a314 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Poverty |
| dak25a315 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Environmental pollution |
| dak25a316 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Climate change |
| dak25a317 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Tensions between groups |
| dak25a318 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Energy supply |
| dak25a319 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Migration |
| dak25a320 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Violations of human rights |
| dak25a321 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Infectious diseases, epidemics |
| dak25a322 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Economic crisis |
| dak25a323 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Fake news |
| dak25a324 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Populism |
| dak25a325 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - The rise of AI technology and the influence of big tech companies |
| dak25a326 | Which of the three following global issues worry you? - Other, namely |
| dak25a328 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? We can learn from the events that occurred during World War II |
| dak25a329 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? More attention should be given to the events of World War II |
| dak25a330 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? World War II has an impact on the Dutch identity |
| dak25a331 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? Wars happening now should receive as much attention as World War II |
| dak25a332 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? I see the history of World War II as my ‘own’ history |
| dak25a333 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? I feel connected to the history of World War II |
| dak25a334 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? I never talk to others about World War II |
| dak25a335 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? The history of World War II War is only important for the people who actually lived through it |
| dak25a336 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? The Holocaust is discussed too often |
| dak25a337 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements about World War II? The current war in the Middle East should not be associated with the Holocaust |
| dak25a338 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel connected to the war in the Middle East |
| dak25a339 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel connected to the war in Ukraine |
| dak25a340 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I am afraid that within the next five years a war will occur involving the Netherlands |
| dak25a341 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I am afraid that within the next five years a war will occur involving people I feel a bond with |
| dak25a342 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? The Netherlands should continue to supply weapons to Ukraine |
| dak25a343 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? The Netherlands should advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza |
| dak25a344 | Do you disagree or agree with the following statements? The Netherlands should continue to supply weapons to Israël |
| dak25a345 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| dak25a346 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| dak25a347 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| dak25a348 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| dak25a349 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
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Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,582 (100.0%)Non-response: 311 (19.7%)
Response: 1,271 (80.3%)
Complete: 1,259 (79.6%)
Incomplete: 12 (0.8%)
Collection Events
Period
03-02-2025 to 25-02-2025
Sample
All participants of National Freedom Study 2024, plus extra panel members aged 16 and 17, plus extra panel members with a migration background.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.