How has the recession affected you?

How affected by the recession in 2009 were you personally?

• Very badly affected
• Quite badly affected
• Somewhat badly affected
• Not really affected at all
• It had some positive affect

Were you unemployed (not by choice) during 2009?

• No, my employment was not affected (select if you were unemployed but by choice)
• Yes, 1-4 months
• Yes, 5-8 months
• Yes, 9-11 months
• Yes, the whole year

What happened to your income during 2009?

• It reduced significantly
• It reduced slightly
• It stayed roughly the same
• It increased slightly
• It increased significantly

Did you reduce your spending on any of these items during 2009?

Please select all that apply.

• Holidays
• Household - everyday living expenses/bills
• Household - big purchases
• Entertainment / going out
• Gifts
• Clothing / personal items
• Education / training
• Charity
• Food / grocery bill
• Mortgage or rent

What is your general outlook for 2010?

• Things are going to get a lot worse
• Things are going to get a bit worse
• Things are going to stay pretty much the same as 2009
• Things are going to get slightly better
• Things are going to get significantly better

How long do you think it will take for the economy to recover properly?

• It'll happen in 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2020 or longer