17 July 2009
On Thursday 25th June the States of Jersey Statistics Unit launched the 2009 Jersey Annual Social Survey (JASS). So far the Unit has received an extremely good response from the Jersey public, but would like to increase this further and is today sending out reminder forms to those households for whom a response hasn’t been received.
The Jersey public have been extremely helpful in providing their opinions through this survey over the last four years. This year a random sample of 3,300 households on the Island have been invited to respond.
The survey is designed to gather information on Jersey residents' opinions and lifestyle. The information gathered can directly inform policy decisions, and helps to assess, monitor and improve aspects of Island life.
The Statistics Unit runs the project independently, on behalf of other States departments, who request the specific topics to be covered within the survey. The survey has a set of core questions asked every year, covering population demographics, economic activity and household structure, which are aimed at ensuring key census variables are updated annually.
The department-specific topics covered in 2009 include:
- Anti‑social behaviour
- States of Jersey Police service
- Cultural activities and events
- Child-care needs
- Health
- Carers
- Moving house
- Travel
- Public Services
- Pensions
- Primary healthcare costs
This year for the first time residents, who have been invited to take part, are able to complete the survey over the internet if they wish.
Commenting on the survey Dr Duncan Gibaut, Head of the States of Jersey Statistics Unit, said: "The response received so far to this year’s Jersey Annual Social Survey has been fantastic, and I’d like to thank everyone who has taken the time to tell us their views, and to send the form back. We are sending reminders out today to those people who haven’t yet responded to give them a final opportunity to be included."
"I would like to reassure everyone that all responses to the survey will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used to produce grouped numbers. So if you do receive a form please complete it and send it back. By doing so you’ll help us all gain a better understanding of social issues in the Island."
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