This survey is the Swedish part of the 2006 'International Social Survey Program' (ISSP), and it is the second time Sweden participates in an ISSP-survey focusing on the role of government.

Purpose:

ISSP aims to design and implement internationally comparable attitude surveys. The study in 2006 investigating the Role of Government.

Data contains personal data

Language

Swedish

Method and outcome

Unit of analysis

Individual

Population

Individuals aged 17-79 years and residing in Sweden

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling procedure

Probability: Simple random

Time period(s) investigated

2006-02-07 – 2006-04-28

Variables

138

Number of individuals/objects

1194

Response rate/participation rate

59.7%

Data format / data structure

Numeric

Data collection

Mode of collection: Self-administered questionnaire: paper
Time period(s) for data collection: 2006-02-07 – 2006-04-28
Data collector: Swedish Institute of Public Opinion Research
Instrument: (Semi-structured questionnaire)
Source of the data: Population group

Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Sweden

Lowest geographic unit

A-region

Highest geographic unit

Country

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

Department of Sociology

Funding

Funding agency: Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation

Topic and keywords

Research area

Government, political systems and organisations (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Political behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social sciences (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Sociology (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Keywords

Public sector, Fiscal policy, Social welfare, Religious attendance, Trust, Public expenditure, Political extremism, Public services, Taxation, Social security, Religious affiliation, Government role, Corruption, Internal politics, Opposition parties, Cors

Publications

de Fine Licht, J. (2008) Förvärva och förora - om förtroende för den offentliga makten. Studentarbete i statsvetenskap, Göteborgs universitet.

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Published: 2009-08-28

Last updated: 2024-04-12