In the autumn of 2019, the fourth edition of the Gothenburg SOM survey was conducted. A total of 5000 randomly selected citizens of Gothenburg answered questions about attitudes and habits in relation to society, opinion and media. Many of the questions in the Gothenburg survey are of a regional nature, and concern local politicians and infrastructure initiatives.

Data contains personal data

Language

Swedish

Method and outcome

Unit of analysis

Individual

Population

Individuals aged 16-85 years and residing in Göteborg municipality.

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling procedure

Probability: Simple random

The selection of participants was based on simple random sampling and was conducted negatively with the SOM Institute’s national survey so that no individual would receive two questionnaires from the SOM Institute during the same survey year. The sample was drawn from the Swedish Tax Agency’s population register (RTB).

Time period(s) investigated

2019 – 2019

Variables

202

Number of individuals/objects

2412

Response rate/participation rate

50%

Data format / data structure

Numeric

Text

Data collection

Mode of collection: Self-administered questionnaire
Time period(s) for data collection: 2019-09-16 – 2019-12-31
Data collector: Institutet för kvalitetsindikatorer - Indikator
Sample size: 5000
Cause of non response - No contact/refusal: 2393
Cause of non response - Respondent unable to participate: 192
Source of the data: Population group

Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Göteborg Municipality

Lowest geographic unit

Municipality

Highest geographic unit

Municipality

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

SOM Institute

Ethics Review

Gothenburg - Ref. 130-15

Topic and keywords

Research area

Politics (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Society and culture (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Elections (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Political behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Political ideology (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Cultural activities and participation (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social sciences (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Political science (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Political science (excluding public administration studies and globalisation studies) (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Media and communications (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Media studies (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Other social sciences (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Other social sciences not elsewhere specified (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Media (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Media, communication and language (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Labour and employment (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Leisure, tourism and sport (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social conditions and indicators (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Keywords

Housing, Occupations, Public sector, Environment, Consumption, Public opinion, Environmental changes, Trust, European union, Political interest, Local government services, Public transport, Medical care, Public services, News, Privatization, Income, Political participation, Sick leave, Religious practice, Democracy, Internal politics, Political parties, Dental care, Internet use, Politicians, Local government organizations, Social participation, Working conditions, Households, Local community facilities, Clubs, Cultural activities, Leisure time activities, Educational levels, Traffic, Political attitudes, State health services, Social networks, Cors

Publications

Rönnerstrand, B. & Sandelin, F (2020) SOM-undersökningen i Göteborg 2019: SOM-rapport nr 2020:36 [Elektronisk resurs]. Göteborgs universitet. https://www.gu.se/sites/default/files/2020-11/36.%20G%C3%B6teborgsrapporten%202019_0.pdf
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Published: 2021-04-01

Last updated: 2023-01-09