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The Gothenburg SOM Survey 2016

SND-ID: snd1045-1. Version: 1.0. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5878/003008

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Gbg-SOM 2016-codebook-swe.pdf (783.87 KB)

Gbg-SOM 2016-questionnarie-swe.pdf (1.29 MB)

SOM 2016-method description-swe.pdf (189.47 KB)

Citation

Creator/Principal investigator(s)

University of Gothenburg, SOM Institute

Research principal

University of Gothenburg - SOM Institute

Description

In the autumn of 2016, the first Gothenburg SOM survey was conducted. A total of 7000 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.

Purpose:

The purpose of the survey is to study attitudes and opinions among residents in Gothenburg municipality, and to follow these over time.

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

Cross-section

Sampling procedure

Probability: Simple random
Probability

Urvalsram Skatteverkets folkbokföringsregister (RTB).

Time period(s) investigated

2016 – Ongoing

Variables

199

Number of individuals/objects

3463

Response rate/participation rate

52%

Data format / data structure

Numeric

Data collection

Mode of collection: Self-administered questionnaire
Time period(s) for data collection: 2016-09-28 – 2016-12-16
Data collector: Kinnmark
Source of the data: Population group

Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Sweden, Göteborg Municipality

Geographic description: Göteborgs kommun

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

SOM Institute

Topic and keywords

Research area

Political behaviour and attitudes (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)

Media (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Leisure, tourism and sport (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, Internet use, Dental care, 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

SOM-undersökningen i Göteborg 2016 [Elektronisk resurs]. (2017). Göteborgs universitet.Tillgänglig på Internet: https://som.gu.se/digitalAssets/1649/1649849_31-som-unders--kningen-i-g--teborg-2016.pdf
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Published: 2018-04-16

Last updated: 2023-01-09