Research databases
Social and Societal Research
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ALLBUS
Database description
The General Social Survey (ALLBUS) collects current data on:
- attitudes
- behaviour patterns
- social structure
of the population in the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 1980, a representative cross-section of the population has been surveyed every two years using a partly fixed, partly variable set of questions. This ensures access to current statistics and supports time-series analysis. Once processed and documented in a user-friendly format, the data is immediately available to all interested parties for research and teaching
Keywords: Statistics , Germany , Social and Societal Research
Access information
freely accessible on the web (personal registration may be required)
C
CESSDA
Database description
CESSDA (Council of European Social Science Data Archives) is an informal association of European data archives, fostering open access and extensive exchange of data and expertise. Its catalogue includes over 40.000 datasets. Founded in June 1976 in Amsterdam by the European data archives of the time, CESSDA serves as a key repository of social science data, particularly on the following European countries:
- Germany
- USA
- France
- Norway
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Israel
- Great Britain
- Netherlands
- Hungary
Keywords: Statistics , Social and Societal Research
Access information
freely accessible on the web (personal registration may be required)
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European Social Survey
Database description
The European Social Survey is an ongoing social science survey that has been examining the social and political attitudes of citizens from over 30 European countries since 2002.
The core module explores changes and continuity in a range of social variables, including:
- social and public trust
- political interest and participation
- socio-political orientations
- media use
- moral, political and social values
- social exclusion
- national, ethnic and religious affiliations
- well-being, health and safety
- demographic and socio-economic conditions.
The data portal provides free access to the results and documentation.
Keywords: European Union , Social and Societal Research
Access information
freely accessible on the web (personal registration may be required)
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SHARE
Database description
Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe
The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement (SHARE) is an interdisciplinary panel database with survey data from more than 140,000 respondents aged 50 and older. First launched in 2004, it supports research on population ageing and the diverse living conditions of people aged 50 and older in Europe and Israel.
The topics covered include:
- health
- social and economic status
- social and family ties
SHARE is coordinated by the Munich Centre for Ageing Economics (MEA) and is harmonised with the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) and the US Health and Retirement Study (HRS).
Keywords: Statistics , Social and Societal Research
Access information
freely accessible on the web (personal registration may be required)
SOEP
Database description
The Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) is a repeated representative survey that has been running for 30 years.
Commissioned by DIW Berlin, around 30,000 respondents in nearly 11,000 households across Germany are surveyed each year by TNS Infratest Social Research.
The data provide information on topics such as
- income
- employment
- education
- health
Because the same people are surveyed every year, long-term social and societal trends can be tracked especially well.
Keywords: Germany , Social and Societal Research
Access information
Access is granted only to owners of a data transfer contract or registered SOEP data users.
After the conclusion of a data transfer agreement with DIW Berlin, applicants receive the SOEP data record via a secure personal download link.
Please contact the SOEP-hotline if you have any questions.
If you would like to apply for access to SOEP data, you are welcome to contact us in advance.