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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