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German Election Study, November 1961 (ICPSR 34878)
Released/updated on: 2013-09-09
Geographic coverage: Germany, Global
Time period: 1961-11-01--1961-11-30
This is the third in a series of three studies that surveyed independent national samples both before and after the 1961 election in the Federal Republic of Germany. There were two pre-election studies, conducted in July and September, and one post-election study carried out in November and December. The present study began by asking the respondents to assess their present and future economic situations, as well as the future economic situation of the Federal Republic. Scalometers were used to evaluate the major political figures of 1961 and the three major political parties. Further questions inquired about recent changes in party evaluations and the respondent's characterization of the CDU/CSU, SPD, and FDP. Questions investigating the respondent's voting behavior in the 1961 election and long-term voting history were also included. Another series of items inquired about the perceived source of campaign funding for each party and the respondent's opinion of various financing alternatives. Demographic data cover age, sex, marital status, religious preference, education, employment status, occupation, and income.
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German Election Study, September 1965 (ICPSR 34880)
Released/updated on: 2013-09-09
Geographic coverage: Germany, Global
Time period: 1965-09-01--1965-09-30
This study explored the respondents' voting behavior in the 1961 election in the Federal Republic of Germany, anticipated behavior in the 1965 election, and preferences for the government coalition and chancellorship to be elected. Broader questions dealt with the general extent of mass media usage, specifically as a political news source. The respondents' reliance on a variety of other sources of political information was also assessed. Variables probed the respondents' perceptions of whether the CDU/CSU or SPD could best deal with a set of issues facing the Federal Republic. The procedure was repeated as the respondents were asked whether Brandt or Erhard could best deal with a similar list of issues. The survey also included scalometers, which were used in evaluating the major political figures of 1965, and the major political parties. Demographic variables include age, sex, marital status, religious preference, education, occupation, and membership in voluntary associations.
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German Election Study, July 1961 (ICPSR 34872)
Released/updated on: 2013-08-28
Geographic coverage: Germany, Global
Time period: 1961-01-01--1961-12-31
This is the first in a series of three studies that surveyed independent national samples both before and after the 1961 election in the Federal Republic of Germany. There were two pre-election studies, conducted in July and September, and one post-election study carried out in November and December. The present study examined in detail the respondents' interest in politics and sources of political information. Questions investigated the respondents' perceptions of the ability of the SPD and CDU/CSU to deal with a set of issues facing the Federal Republic, such as German reunification, foreign relations with the East and West, economic and education policy, and other foreign and domestic issues. The survey also included scalometers, which were used in evaluating the major political figures of 1961 and the three major political parties. Other questions dealt with the perceived partisan leanings of various social groups. Variables also investigated the respondents' anticipated voting behavior in the 1961 election and expectations about the election outcome, as well as the interviewees' long-term voting histories. Demographic data cover age, sex, marital status, religious preference, education, employment status, occupation, and income.
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German Election Study, September 1961 (ICPSR 34873)
Released/updated on: 2013-08-28
Geographic coverage: Germany, Global
Time period: 1961-09-01--1961-09-30
This is the second in a series of three studies that surveyed independent national samples both before and after the 1961 election in the Federal Republic of Germany. There were two pre-election studies, conducted in July and September, and one post-election study carried out in November and December. The present study asked the respondents to assess their present and future economic situations, as well as the future economic situation of the Federal Republic. Variables also examined the respondents' interest in politics and sources of political information. Scalometers were used in evaluating the major political figures of 1961 and the three major political parties. A series of questions sought the respondents' descriptions of the characteristics of the CDU/CSU and SPD. This study also assessed the perceived partisan leanings of various social groups. Questions investigating the respondents' anticipated voting behavior in the 1961 election, expectations about the election outcome, and long-term voting histories were also included. Demographic data cover age, sex, marital status, religious preference, education, employment status, occupation, and income.