Meet Yali.  He is known for only one thing: a question.  But it was a very good one…  It gave birth to a new school of thought, that would echo across thousands of miles and years away from the beach in New Guinea to the Western World.

Why are some cultures more productive than others?

 

This survey is designed to understand the level of civic engagement, social connections, and trust within our community. Your responses are anonymous and will help strengthen local networks and initiatives.

Section 1: Community Organizational Life

Question 1 (Multiple Choice):
How many local organizations, clubs, or groups do you belong to?

• None
• 1
• 2–3
• 4 or more

Question 2 (Multiple Choice):
How often do you attend meetings of these groups?

• Never
• Occasionally
• Monthly
• Weekly

Section 2: Engagement in Public Affairs

Question 3 (Multiple Choice):
Did you vote in the last local or national election?

• Yes
• No

Question 4 (Multiple Choice):
Have you attended a public meeting, hearing, or town hall in the past year?

• Yes
• No

Question 5 (Multiple Choice):
Have you contacted a public official in the past year?

• Yes
• No

Section 3: Community Volunteerism

Question 6 (Checkboxes):
In the past month, have you volunteered for any of the following? (Check all that apply)

• A school
• A religious group
• A charity or nonprofit
• None

Section 4: Informal Sociability

Question 7 (Multiple Choice):
How often do you socialize with neighbors or friends?

• Never
• A few times a year
• Monthly
• Weekly

Question 8 (Multiple Choice):
How many close friends do you have in your community?

• None
• 1–2
• 3–5
• More than 5

Section 5: Social Trust

Question 9 (Multiple Choice):
Generally speaking, would you say most people can be trusted, or that you can’t be too careful?

• Most people can be trusted
• Can’t be too careful

Question 10 (Multiple Choice):
Do you trust your local government?

• Yes
• No