European values in numbers : trends and traditions at the turn of the century /

This volume presents the beliefs and values of people in European countries and the trends that appeared at turn of the century. Based on survey data from the 1981, 1990, 1999, and 2008 values studies in Europe, trends in human values are examined concerning important life domains such as religion a...

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Main Authors: Luijkx, Ruud (Author)
Group Author: Halman, Loek. (Contributor); Sieben, Inge (Contributor); Brislinger, Evelyn; Quandt, M. (Markus); Harzenetter, Karoline; Kampmann, Jara
Published: Brill,
Publisher Address: Leiden :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: European values studies, volume 16
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Summary: This volume presents the beliefs and values of people in European countries and the trends that appeared at turn of the century. Based on survey data from the 1981, 1990, 1999, and 2008 values studies in Europe, trends in human values are examined concerning important life domains such as religion and morality, primary relations and family life, work and leisure time, society and political culture. It shows the cultural varieties and similarities in value profiles of the Europeans at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century.
Carrier Form: xiii, 327 pages : illustrations, forms ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 9789004328433 (hardcover : alkaline paper) :
9004328432 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
Index Number: HN380
CLC: D750.69-66
Call Number: D750.69-66/L952
Contents: Machine generated contents note:
The European Values Study --
First Wave --
Second Wave --
Third Wave --
Fourth Wave --
EVS Surveys 1981 -- 2008 --
EVS 2008: Main Improvements --
Organizational Structure and Collaboration --
Questionnaire Development and Translation --
Universe and Sampling --
Data Collection/Fieldwork --
Training of Interviewers --
Response Enhancing Measures and Incentives --
Quality Control Back-Checks of Interviews, Refusals, and Non-Contacts --
Data Processing and Documentation --
Steps in Data Editing and Harmonisation --
Data Documentation --
Internal and External Review Procedures on Outcomes --
Access to Data and Documentation --
How to Read the Tables.