The General Social Survey

We’re excited to announce an opportunity to add modules to a new follow-on study of the #GSS! ?? The GSS Follow-On study is a web-based short survey conducted some weeks after the main GSS baseline study on a subsample of cases. The follow-on study allows researchers to propose survey questions pertaining to topic(s) of interest.? What are the methodological advantages of the GSS Follow-On? ??Linkage to General Social Survey baseline study? ??Linkage to data from other surveys? ??Ability to track a panel over time? ??Expertise in panel surveys? ??Benefits of a self-administered web survey? ??Visibility via GSS public use files? ??Dissemination through the GSS Data Explorer? ? Check out the brochure to learn more! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Rene Bautista at: [email protected].?

Every year, the GSS goes through a rigorous process that brings the survey to life. Researchers update questionnaire designs, perform tests, improve data collection, and more. Watch our video on the #GSS Life Cycle to learn more ? https://lnkd.in/ds3CmZBD

A Taylor & Francis Group publication used #GSSData to assess anti-immigrant attitudes among Americans and how they contribute to the sentiment that immigrants cause higher crime rates. Read the abstract here ? https://lnkd.in/eS78Zzi2

At the GSS, #DataQuality is tied to the strength of representation in our sample. Curious how the #GSS samples its respondents? Watch this video and don't forget to subscribe ? https://ow.ly/cJ0C50PSzBO ?

Wondering how GSS data can be used to show trends over time? Check out this recent #GSSData deep dive YouTube video to learn more! ? t.ly/PBjqb??

If you're trying to find #GSSData on American life satisfaction, look no further! Check out the percentage of Americans that find life pretty routine. https://lnkd.in/eRBTtZ5c??

A Los Angeles Times article titled “How to rediscover hope during election season” uses #GSSData on the percentage of Americans that agree that most people can be trusted. Read the article here ? https://lnkd.in/eUyhKy_G??

A recent Science Direct publication used hashtag #GSSData to track how attitudes toward democracy have changed in the U.S. Read the article here ? https://lnkd.in/eyFYYbcN

Interested in submitting a module to the new #GSS Follow-On study??Accepted modules will be provided all elements related to the fielding of the questions:?? → Programming of questions as submitted? → IRB review and approval?? → Translation of questions into Spanish? → Recruitment of survey participants? → Administration to all participants in the follow-on cleaning and processing of the data? ? Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! We’re accepting submissions through the end of November, consider reaching out to GSS’s Director, Rene Bautista at [email protected] today to begin the process.?

A recent Springer Nature publication used #GSS data to examine the role of social trust at the national level and COVID-19 mortality. Read the article here ?? https://t.ly/-16ZC??