In order to identify how the evolution of society affects Swedes’ attitudes and behaviour, the SOM Institute started its National SOM study in 1986. National SOM addresses three areas - society, opinion and mass media - and consists of several parallel surveys. All surveys include a large number of questions related to politics, society, media and social background, but their areas of focus differ. In 2014, the following questionnaires are distributed: Sweden 1 focusing on society and politics; Sweden 2 focusing on media and news coverage; Sweden 3 focusing on culture, life style and health; Sweden 4 focusing on economy and welfare.

Purpose:

The main purpose is to establish time series that enable researchers to analyse how various changes in society affect people's attitudes and behaviour.

Data contains personal data

Language

Swedish

Method and outcome

Unit of analysis

Individual

Population

Individuals aged 16-85 years and residing in Sweden

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling procedure

Probability: Simple random

Four randomised sub samples of 3400 individuals each

Time period(s) investigated

2014 – 2014

Variables

806

Number of individuals/objects

6876

Response rate/participation rate

51% (brutto) / 54% (netto)

Data format / data structure

Numeric

Data collection

Mode of collection: Self-administered questionnaire: paper
Time period(s) for data collection: 2014-09-19 – 2015-03-13
Data collector: Kinnmark
Instrument: Questionnaire National-3: Culture, Life Style and Health (Structured questionnaire)
Instrument: Questionnaire National-2: Media and News Coverage (Structured questionnaire)
Instrument: Questionnaire National-4: Economy and Welfare (Structured questionnaire)
Instrument: Questionnaire National-1: Society and Politics (Structured questionnaire)
Sample size: 13600
Number of responses: 6876
Non response size: 6724
Cause of non response - Respondent unable to participate: 762
Cause of non response - No contact/refusal: 5962
Source of the data: Population group

Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Sweden

Lowest geographic unit

Municipality

Highest geographic unit

Country

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

SOM Institute

Topic and keywords

Research area

Politics (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Society and culture (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Energy and natural resources (CESSDA Topic Classification)

International politics and organisations (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Political behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social welfare policy (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)

Media studies (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Health (CESSDA Topic Classification)

General health and well-being (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Leisure, tourism and sport (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Social welfare policy and systems (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Keywords

Mass media, Population migration, Public sector, Energy, Environment, Mass media exposure, Social welfare, Trust, Environmental conservation, Political interest, Public services, Privatization, Political allegiance, Political participation, Television viewing, Internet, Mobile communication, Democracy, Internal politics, Political parties, Internet use, Private sector, Leisure time activities, Social activities (leisure), Interest (cognitive processes), Renewable energy, Radio listening, Cors

Publications

Bergström, A., Johansson, B., Oscarsson, H. & Oskarsson, M. (eds.) (2015) Fragment : SOM-undersökningen 2014. Göteborg: SOM institute. ISBN: 978-91-89673-32-8.
SOM Institute publications | Swepub | Institutional Repository | Libris
ISBN: 9789189673328

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Published: 2016-03-31

Last updated: 2019-10-18