ESS 6 – European Social Survey 2012, Sweden
https://doi.org/10.5878/002638
This survey is the Swedish part of the 2012 'European Social Survey ' (ESS), and is focusing on democracy and personal and social well-being. The survey also includes data on media and social trust, politics, subjective well-being, household characteristics and socio-demographics as well as human values as part of the core module 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.
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Creator/Principal investigator(s):
- Mikael Hjerm – Umeå University - Department of Sociology
- Ingemar Johansson Sevä – Umeå University - Department of Sociology
Research principal:
Data contains personal data:
No
Citation:
Method and outcome
Method and outcome
Unit of analysis:
Population:
Individuals aged 15 years or older
Sampling procedure:
Description of sampling:
Sampling frame used is the register of the population, which includes all individuals living in Sweden. The register is updated continuously. Individuals that do not reside on the address stated in the register will be traced through the use of complimentary registers. The sampling frame includes those living in institutions, since there is no way to filter them. Sampling procedure is one-stage equal probability sample without clustering. Fully random sample of individuals (equal probability selection) born before 15 years + at start of survey.
Time period(s) investigated:
Variables:
362
Response rate/participation rate:
52.4%
Data format/data structure:
Data collection - Face-to-face interview: Computer-assisted (CAPI/CAMI)
Data collection - Face-to-face interview: Computer-assisted (CAPI/CAMI)
Mode of collection:
Face-to-face interview: Computer-assisted (CAPI/CAMI)
Time period(s) for data collection:
2012-10-01 - 2013-05-05
Data collector:
- Ipsos
Sample size:
3750
Number of responses:
1847
Non response size:
1903
Source of the data:
- Population group
Instrument
Instrument
Name:
ESS 6 Main Questionnaire
Type:
Structured questionnaire
Geographic coverage
Geographic coverage
Geographic location:
Lowest geographic unit:
National area (NUTS 2)
Highest geographic unit:
Country
Administrative information
Administrative information
Responsible department/unit:
Department of Sociology
Funding
Funding
Funding agency:
- Swedish Research Council
Award number:
ESS6: 829-2011-5076
Topic and keywords
Topic and keywords
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Swedish Standard Classification of Research Subjects 2025:
Keywords:
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