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The ESS measures the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of diverse populations in more than thirty nations. Explore information about the ESS in participating countries, available in their respective local languages.

The ESS

General information about the ESS

The European Social Survey (ESS) is an academically driven cross-national survey that has been conducted every two years across Europe since 2001. The ESS was awarded European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) status in November 2013. It is directed by a Core Scientific Team led by Rory Fitzgerald from City, St George's University of London (UK) alongside six other partner institutions:

The ESS measures the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of diverse populations in more than thirty nations.

The main aims of the ESS are to:

  • operate a Research Infrastructure providing high quality data measuring change (and stability) over time within and between European countries in their living conditions, social structure, public opinion and attitudes;
  • practise and promote the highest scientific standards in cross-national comparative research in the social sciences;
  • continue the development of ESS infrastructure through ongoing methodological research and innovation;
  • facilitate training in the effective use of ESS data;
  • ensure the visibility, accessibility and reach of ESS data among researchers in the social sciences and beyond, policy makers and the wider public, at both the national and international level.
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Contact

ESS ERIC Headquarters
ess@city.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)207 0404901