--- title: "Appendix C: Codebook" description: "Below is the coding scheme developed and used by researchers to code the responses to the open-ended question “What makes you feel proud of (survey country)? Please share as much detail as you would like.” Keywords listed with each code represent examples indicating how a unit of information could be coded and are not a […]" date: "2026-02-17" authors: - name: "Laura Silver" job_title: "Associate Director, Global Attitudes Research" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/laura-silver/" - name: "Laura Clancy" job_title: "Research Analyst" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/laura-clancy/" - name: "Maria Smerkovich" job_title: "Research Associate" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/maria-smerkovich/" - name: "Sneha Gubbala" job_title: "Research Analyst" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/sneha-gubbala/" - name: "William Miner" job_title: "Research Analyst" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/william-miner/" - name: "Julia Armeli" job_title: "Research Assistant" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/julia-armeli/" - name: "Andrew Prozorovsky" job_title: "Research Assistant" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/andrew-prozorovsky/" - name: "John Carlo Mandapat" job_title: "Information Graphics Designer" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/john-carlo-mandapat/" - name: "Janakee Chavda" job_title: "Associate Digital Producer" link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/janakee-chavda/" url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/02/17/appendix-c-codebook-national-pride/" categories: - "Happiness & Life Satisfaction" - "International Affairs" --- # Appendix C: Codebook *Below is the coding scheme developed and used by researchers to code the responses to the open-ended question “What makes you feel proud of (survey country)? Please share as much detail as you would like.” Keywords listed with each code represent examples indicating how a unit of information could be coded and are not a complete list of all concepts per code.* #### Political system *Keywords*: democracy, government system, monarchy, local government, political stability, government institutions, laws, voting, trust in government, elections, parliament, constitution, handling of current (or very recent) events #### Freedom *Keywords*: freedom (of speech, religion, expression, thought, etc.), secularism, right to protest #### Current leaders *Keywords*: PM/president (named or not), current politicians, representatives, politicians are good/effective, political party (or getting rid of past party) #### Equality *Keywords*: human rights, equality for all, equality, gender equality, human dignity #### Services *Keywords*: pensions, welfare, access to services, care for elderly, grants (from the government), social security, social system, safety net, police, labor rights, libraries #### Health care *Keywords*: health care, NHS, hospitals, access to health care, medicine, health policy #### Infrastructure *Keywords*: infrastructure, roads, public transportation, cleanliness, airport, electrical grid, nuclear power, neighborhood parks, access to water #### Peace and safety *Keywords*: safe, safety, no violence, physical safety, live in peace, peaceful, no *civil* wars #### Education *Keywords*: education, schooling, universities, learning #### Diversity and multiculturalism *Keywords*: multicultural, religious diversity, ethnic diversity, tribal groups, castes, indigenous, cultural diversity, different walks of life, inclusivity, tolerance, welcoming, accepting, immigration values, refugees #### People *Keywords*: the people, mateship, strength, spirit, national spirit, shared values, good people, generally a catch-all for any listed attribute that describes people (hardworking, kind, resilient, etc.), my generation, solidarity, unity, harmony, diaspora #### Culture *Keywords*: culture, language, traditions, monuments, celebrities, named royals, flag, national anthem, national animal, national symbols, sightseeing, tourism, hospitality, national holidays #### Arts[5. numoffset="5" After coding, researchers combined “Arts” and “Culture” for analysis.] *Keywords*: art, artists (past or present), music, musicians, literature, TV, movies, media, people’s artistic abilities/know-how, architecture, crafts #### History *Keywords*: historical figures or events, past leaders, role in past conflicts, past era (e.g., Renaissance), longevity, persistence through previous eras (e.g., invasions) #### Food *Keywords*: food, gastronomy, cuisine #### Sports *Keywords*: sports, athletes (past or present), Olympic medals, national sports teams #### Religion *Keywords: *being a religious nation, religious buildings and monuments, religious leaders, religious values, “chosen people” #### Economy *Keywords*: economy, economic opportunities, (good) jobs, free markets, free trade, wealthy, stable economy, standard of living, can afford things, I have what I need, “can build a future,” development, stock market, economic powerhouse, economy is better than other countries’, things are getting better, progress, upward mobility, industry #### Innovation *Keywords*: innovation, inventions, scientific advancement, Nobel Prize, technological advancement and expertise #### Natural resources *Keywords*: mining, oil, gas, fertile soil, coal, agriculture, natural resources #### Products and companies *Keywords*: manufacturing goods, exports (including named products and companies), made in (country) #### Lifestyle *Keywords*: lifestyle, way of life, vibe, day to day, everything is good, things are easy, things are going well, status quo, the current situation, I am happy, I am comfortable, quality of life #### Geography and the environment *Keywords*: nature, natural beauty, the environment, landscapes, climate, weather, coasts, beaches, mountains, wildlife, fauna/flora, geographic position, care for the land #### Cities and localities *Keywords*: (city name), (town name), specific place, (state name) #### International standing and affairs *Keywords*: no wars, national security, diplomacy, strong alliances, EU, international aid, helping other countries, relations with other countries, stands up to invaders, cooperation, sovereignty, alliances, ability to travel, better than others, “not the U.S.,”, power compared to other nations, global superpower, powerful country, strong country ***Note:**** Comparative mentions of a particular aspect of the country (e.g., our health care is better than others) should be coded as the topic mentioned. Only code the comparisons of one country to the other if the response is not more specific.* #### Military *Keywords*: military, troops, tanks, fighter jets #### General identity *Keywords:* I am proud, born/raised/live here, naming nationality (e.g., “Proud to be Mexican,” “I am Kenyan”), personal heritage, citizenship, motherland, “roots,” family ties, “I have faith in my country” ***Note:**** General claims of pride that are a part of a longer, more specific response do not need to be coded. For example, “I am proud, we have beautiful beaches” can be coded only as geography.* #### Negative *Keywords*: I am not proud, I am no longer proud, shame, don’t believe in patriotism/nationalism, “once was proud, am not anymore,” nothing, not much at the moment #### Other [TERMINAL CODE] #### Don’t know/Refused [TERMINAL CODE] *Keywords*: I can’t tell you, I can’t think of a response, no comment --- **Next:** [Appendix D: Political categorization](https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/02/17/appendix-d-political-categorization-national-pride.md)