2002 Political and Social Consciousness Survey Questionnaire

2002 Political and Social Consciousness Survey [Questionnaire]

Significance of the Survey

This public opinion poll revealed the significance of generational rifts in Korean society. A distinct difference in political and social consciousness between generations was found, generally confirmed by younger generations exhibiting more progressive attitudes regarding North Korea policy, human rights and basic rights, and the importance of distribution. These ideological and generational divides were also found to influence voting behavior. Specifically, comparing the average age of presidential candidate supporters, those who supported a hardline North Korea policy were 1.3 times more likely to support Lee Hoi-chang than Roh Moo-hyun. Furthermore, those who supported the right to strike or advocated for the abolition of the Hoju system were 1.x times more likely to support Roh Moo-hyun than Lee Hoi-chang. Even after controlling for regional variables, it was found that perceptions of North Korea and attitudes toward basic rights significantly influenced support for Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Hoi-chang.

Survey Methodology

Target Population: Adult men and women aged 20 and over
Survey Area: Nationwide
Valid Sample: 1,000 individuals
Survey Method: Telephone survey
Sampling Error: ±3.1% points (95% confidence level)
Survey Date: May 2002
Sponsoring Institution: Hankook Ilbo
Planning and Analysis: EAI