Study title

This longitudinal survey concentrates on the socio-economic and socio-cultural position of the four largest ethnic minority groups in the Netherlands: Turks, Moroccans, Surinamese and Antillians/Arubans. It can also give insight in the differences between those groups, and a comparison in time. This study covers a wide range of topics. Education: in Netherlands or abroad, how many years, level and type / now following education / education of parents Work: kind of work, how long with this company, how got this job / training, promotion / supervising position / work with Dutch people or own ethnic group / ever been unemployed / if not working, why, looking for work. Income: net income, does r. get any benefit (unemployment, old age, study, WAO) / income enough to live off / send money or goods to home country, how many people dependent. Housing: type of housing, how old, how many rooms, owner-occupier or renting, rental subsidies / looking for different house, how long, why. Health: how is health, how often visit GP. Language: speak Dutch with spouse, children / trouble with Dutch language in conversation, reading newspapers, letters Nationality: which / kind of papers allow r. to live in the Netherlands / what group do you consider yourself part of, do you think the position of this group has changed for the better or worse in the recent years, own position. Social: is r. member of a (sports) club, many or few members of same ethnic group / does r. have Dutch visitors, spend more time with Dutch people or own ethnic group / would r. like to move back to home country, why (not). Religion: which, same religion as brought up in / importance / how often visit church. Neighbourhood: contact with neighbours / feel at home in neighbourhood / foreigners in neighbourhood. Opinions on: Importance of education for boys and girls / illegal work / divorce / respect for authorities, parents / euthanasia / death penalty / punishment / sex / relations / best age for woman...