European Social Survey - Modules

Modules

The questionnaires consist of a core module, which is repeated each round. In addition to the core module each round contains rotating modules on specific themes.

The core module covers the following topics:

  • Trust in institutions
  • Political engagement
  • Socio-political values
  • Moral and social values
  • Social capital
  • Social exclusion
  • National, ethnic, religious identity
  • Well-being, health and security
  • Demographic composition
  • Education and occupation
  • Financial circumstances
  • Household circumstances

The various rounds of the ESS contained the following rotating modules:

Round 1 (2002)

  • Citizenship, involvement and democracy
  • Immigration

Round 2 (2004)

  • Family, Work & Well-Being
  • Opinions on Health & Care Seeking
  • Economic Morality in Europe: Market Society & Citizenship

Round 3 (2006)

  • Personal & Social Well-being: Creating indicators for a flourishing Europe
  • The Timing of Life: The organisation of the life course in Europe

Round 4 (2008)

  • Experiences and Expressions of Ageism
  • Welfare attitudes in a changing Europe

Round 5 (2010)

  • Work, Family and Well-being: The Implications of Economic Recession
  • Trust in Criminal Justice: A Comparative European Analysis

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