Project PLATFORM TRIAL

Select Ethnic origin e.g White BritishWhite BritishWhite EuropeanBlack CaribbeanBlack AfricanBlack OtherIndianPakistaniBangladeshiChineseOther

Have you taken part in any market research discussion before?

YesNo

How many market research discussions have you taken part in, in the past 6 months and in the past 12 months?

What subjects were researched?

Have you ever been employed in any of the following occupations?

Market ResearchMarketing or advertisingJournalism/MediaInternational developmentGovernmentPoliticsPublic relationsImmigration servicesNone of these

Do you consent to the focus group being audio recorded (this will be used for internal analysis only and your responses will remain anonymous)?

YesNo

What is your current country of residence?

UKNon-UK

Which of the following best reflects your current employment status?

Working full-timeWorking part-timeStudentNot working, not studying, and not seeking workRetiredNot working, but seeking work or temporarily unemployed or sick

How long have you been living in the UK?

Less than 5 yearsMore than 5 years

Which of the following best describes your family status?

I have a child/ children aged under 16 living with me at homeI do not have any children aged under 16 living with me at home

Which of the following best describes your marital status?

SingleMarriedDivorcedOther

Which of these best describes your area?
UrbanSuburbanRural/semi-ruralOther location

Which of the following applies to you?
I own my own home with or without a mortgageI rent privatelyI rent from a local authority/social housing

About the combined income of your household after tax, what is your income?
More than £80,000£40,000 - £80,000£30,000 - £40,000£20,000 - £30,000£10,000 - £20,000Less than £10,000

About all savings, your household has, including any shares, private pension, ISA but not the value of your house if your own one, what level of savings do you have?
Less than £1,000£1,000 to £5,000£5,000 to £10,000£10,000 - £50,000£50,000 - £100,000More than £100,000

To what extent do you agree with the following statements

It would be a big financial problem for me if I had to replace a large item such as my fridge or washing machine this year
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecided

I need to keep an eye on my spending on everyday items e.g. groceries
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecided

I can afford to treat myself or my friends and family regularly
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecided

I am able to put some money aside each month
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeUndecided

How often, if at all, have you taken part in the following activities

Going to the opera, ballet, or classical music concerts
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Playing video games
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Going out to eat
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Going to modern music gigs e.g. pop or rock
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Watching live sports (in person or on TV)
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Socializing with friends at home (yours or theirs)
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Going to a pub or bar
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Using social networking sites
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Visiting galleries, museums, or stately homes
NeverRarelySometimesOften

If you are going out socially for a meal (e.g. not for business) where do you prefer to eat?
PubCafé/teashopHigh street restaurant chainHigh street restaurant (independent)Fine dining restaurantI don’t eat out

How often do you (or whoever in your household usually does the shopping) visit the following shops, either in person or online:

Local independent shops e.g. greengrocers or butchers
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Sainsbury's
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Asda
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Morrison’s
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Lidl or Aldi
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Waitrose or Booths
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Marks and Spencer
NeverRarelySometimesOften

Now we’d like to ask about people you know. For each of the jobs below please select ‘yes’ if you know someone socially who does that job. Please don’t include people you only know through work.

Yes, I know someone in this role
Call centre workerBarrister or judgeLocal government officerAccountantScientist/ResearcherExecutive Director (e.g. Chief Executive, Director of Finance)Delivery driverCleanerFactory workerShop assistantUniversity or college lecturerElectricianNurseTeacherSoftware designerBar or restaurant staffCare workersDentist, doctor or other specialists medical professionalBus or train driver

No, I do not know someone in this role
Call centre workerBarrister or judgeLocal government officerAccountantScientist/ResearcherExecutive Director (e.g. Chief Executive, Director of Finance)Delivery driverCleanerFactory workerShop assistantUniversity or college lecturerElectricianNurseTeacherSoftware designerBar or restaurant staffCare workersDentist, doctor or other specialists medical professionalBus or train driver

What is your highest level of educational achievement?
GCSE/O Levels/A LevelsUndergraduate degreePostgraduate degreePhDProfessional or vocational qualifications (includes apprenticeships)No qualifications

If you self identifies as a class, which one would choose:
Upper classMiddle classWorking classNone of the aboveOther

Which of the following best describes your situation?
I have regular access to the internetI have access to the internet most of the timeI do not have access to the internet

Which of the following statements apply to you?
I regularly use a smartphone to call or send messages to friends or familyI use a smartphone/tablet/laptop to conduct video callsI pay for bills, make purchases or browse online independentlyI use a smartphone/tablet/laptop for personal use as well as work/schoolI pay for bills or other services using the internet with supportI believe digital tools are useful and relevant to my daily lifeI am concerned with the potential for online scams and fraud

During the focus group, you will need to have access to a stable internet connection and be in a quiet area so that you can participate in the session undisturbed. Do you have access to a stable internet connection and a suitable spot?
YesNo