ESS 1 – European Social Survey 2002, Sweden
This survey is the Swedish part of the 2002 'European Social Survey ' (ESS), and is focusing on immigration and citizen involvement in particular as well as on media and social trust, politics, subjective well being, household characteristics and socio-demographics as well as human values which are part of the core model of ESS. Purpose: The European Social Survey (the ESS) is an academically-driven social survey designed to chart and explain the interaction between Europe's changing institutions and the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of its diverse populations. Data were checked for logical coherence and for correct use of filter instructions, and edited via both individual and automatic corrections.
Forte - Swedish Research Counsil for Health, Working Life and Welfare
Data on party political attitudes, political engagement and participation in the political process, voting behaviour, satisfaction with government. Use note: For data on specific political doctrines, use 'Political ideology'.
Data on social behaviour, social interaction and networks, social responsibilities, social norms and rules, and attitudes towards these issues.
Covers all aspects of the quality of life and well-being of individuals and societies, as well as people's perceptions thereof. Use note: Depending on the aspect studied, 'General health and well-being', 'Equality, inequality and social exclusion' and 'Economic conditions and indicators', etc. may be relevant as well.
Active or passive participation in any kind of cultural activities, as well as opinions and perceptions of them.
Data on identity formation, who people feel they are and where they feel they belong in terms of nationality, locality, social class, generation, ethnicity, religion or any other social/cultural grouping. Also covers exclusion of self or others from those groups.
Data which addresses questions of religious behaviour, religious movements, spirituality, morality and other values.
International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER)
THE EXTENT TO WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL POPULATION TAKE AN INTEREST IN POLITICAL MATTERS, FOR EXAMPLE, BY WATCHING TELEVISION, LISTENING TO THE RADIO, READING THE NEWSPAPER OR DISCUSSING POLITICAL ISSUES
INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, EITHER INDEPENDENTLY OR FROM WITHIN A POLITICAL PARTY/ORGANIZATION
ENTERING A COUNTRY TO BECOME A RESIDENT THERE
THE EXTENT TO WHICH A PERSON PARTICIPATES IN A COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT IN SOCIAL OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
THE BELIEFS PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG AND WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN LIFE, WHICH CONTROL THEIR BEHAVIOUR