A special issue of Methods, Data, Analyses (MDA) on video interviewing in #surveys is now available. Published last month, the special issue includes 11 papers on video interviewing, including three that feature analysis of video interviews in our #survey.

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026) | methods, data, analyses

Video communication was anticipated long before it was available. The idea was first proposed in the 1870s by Bell Labs with the first call placed on April 7, 1927 by then-U.S. Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover to AT&T President Walter Gifford.

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This year’s Sir Roger Jowell Memorial #Lecture will be delivered by Bobby Duffy (@policyatkings.bsky.social 🇬🇧) from 6-7.30pm (BST) on Thursday 10 September. Duffy will argue that we need to move beyond stereotypes and focus on more rigorous generational analysis.

Sir Roger Jowell Memorial Lecture 2026 | National Centre for Social Research

This annual event is organised in collaboration with City St George’s, University of London and the Social Research Association.

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Analysis of our #data was conducted for research on #inequality and wellbeing published by the Journal of Happiness Studies (@springernature.com). Sandra Bohmann and Fabian Kalleitner (@lmu.de 🇩🇪 ) investigated whether perceived unfair inequality has a negative effect on #wellbeing.

Subjective Inequity Aversion: How Perceived Unfair Inequality Affects Subjective Well-being - Journal of Happiness Studies

Combining theoretical insights from social justice literature and social comparison research, this paper argues that subjective perceptions of inequity (i.e., unfairness), rather than objective deviations from equality, are key to understanding the relationship between (in)equality and subjective well-being.

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Analysis of #data from the first five waves of our self-completion panel #survey (ESS-CRONOS-3) can now benefit from longitudinal weighting. The new longitudinal weight should be used for all analysis if two or more of the first five waves are combined.

Longitudinal weights for panel survey now available | European Social Survey

Longitudinal weights can now be applied to any analysis of data from the first five waves of the self-completion panel survey (ESS-CRONOS-3) – fielded as part of the Infra4NextGen project.

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Opinions about: "I know how to send and receive e-mails". The latest CRONOS 3 Wave 1 data are available for 11 European countries (www.europeansocialsurvey.org). @ihs.ac.at @ess-survey.bsky.social

New #research published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) on educational inequalities included analysis of our #data (2002-24). Olaf von dem Knesebeck and Daniel Lüdecke (UKE Hamburg 🇩🇪) examines educational inequalities in disability among older respondents from 15 countries.

Educational inequalities in disability among older adults: a trend analysis in 15 European countries (2002 to 2023) - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Educational inequalities in disability among older adults: a trend analysis in 15 European countries (2002 to 2023)

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A #webinar being held from 2-3.30pm (CEST) on Tuesday 22 September will focus on our self-completion panel #survey (ESS-CRONOS-3). The event will provide an overview of the methodology, and show how to access and analyse the #data collected in 11 counties (2024-25).

CRONOS-3 panel survey: from concept to results | Infra4NextGen

Register now This webinar will present the development of the CRONOS-3 self-completion panel survey, implemented in 11 countries as part of the Infra4NextGen project. The session will begin with a…

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An academic article that considered the link between depressive symptoms and populism was based on analysis of our #data. The authors assessed data from Round 11 (2023/24) of our survey and data collected via our self-completion panel #survey (ESS-CRONOS-2).

Depressive symptoms and populism: Evidence from European countries

In recent years, depression has entered the research agenda of political psychology, emerging as a meaningful psychological correlate of diverse political attitudes and behaviors.

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Bobby Duffy (@policyatkings.bsky.social 🇬🇧) will deliver the 2026 Sir Roger Jowell Memorial Lecture in London and online from 6-7.30pm (BST) on Thursday 10 September. This year’s #lecture in memory of our co-founder will focus on generational divisions and how to overcome them.

The Generation Myth: separating fact from fiction in the demographic debate

This annual event is organised in collaboration with City St George’s, University of London and the Social Research Association.

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Analysis of our #data on #gender discrimination in the workplace was referenced in this @agendapublica.es article. Dani Marinova and Gabriela de Carvalho (@uab.cat 🇪🇸) found women were far more likely to experience discrimination at their employment than male respondents.

¿Ha servido el permiso de paternidad para reducir la discriminación laboral?

Un estudio con 3.950 progenitores muestra que el permiso no reduce el sesgo contra las madres y eleva la discriminación a los padres.

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New #research into the social inequalities of those reporting heart and circulation problems has been published by Discover Public Health (@springernature.com). The authors examined socio-economic factors amongst those reporting cardiovascular #health issues in Round 11 (2023/24) of our #survey.

Socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular health across Europe - Discover Public Health

Socioeconomic conditions shape cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, yet how patterns of inequality differ across nations remains insufficiently examined.

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A new Horizon Europe project, ESS-Innovate, will help to consolidate, modernise and future-proof our survey. The work will include the introduction of AI and LLM-led tools to support self-completion data collection and operations, and increae efforts to expand the number of participating countries.

European Social Survey to lead new Horizon Europe project | European Social Survey

The European Social Survey (ESS ERIC) has been awarded €3.2m by the European Commission to consolidate, modernise and future-proof its research infrastructure.

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Opinions about: "I know how to check the truthfulness of the information or content I find on the internet". The latest CRONOS 3 Wave 1 data are available for 11 European countries (www.europeansocialsurvey.org). @ihs.ac.at @ess-survey.bsky.social

A call for papers is now open for a Survey Research Methods (@esrasurvey.bsky.social) special issue on self-completion #data collection. "We welcome contributions that provide methodological insight and practical evidence..." The deadline for submissions is 31 October 2026.

Transitioning to Self-Completion Modes of Data Collection in Social Surveys in Europe | Survey Research Methods

Across Europe, long-standing survey programmes have moved or are in the process of moving from interviewer-administered to self-completion modes of data collection.

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Our formal relationship with the Japanese General Social Survey 🇯🇵 has been extended until 2030. As part of the new agreement, we will continue to share methodological information and replicate questions, allowing for direct comparisons between respondents in Europe and Japan.

ESS extends relationship with Japanese General Social Survey | European Social Survey

A revised memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by representatives of the European Social Survey (ESS) and Japanese General Social Survey (JGSS).

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Using two pooled rounds of the European Social Survey in 2012 and 2020 Professor Tom Turner explores whether opposition to #immigration spills over into weaker attachment to #democracy. #ESS #ESSIE tinyurl.com/48c793r7

Opponents of Immigration in Ireland: A threat to the democratic public sphere?

Professor Tom Turner, Department of Work and Employment Studies, University of Limerick. Ireland is relatively unique in a European context in the absence of an established right-wing populist part…

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Longitudinal weights are now available for the first five waves of our self-completion panel #survey (ESS-CRONOS-3), funded by @horizoneu.bsky.social 🇪🇺. The new longitudinal weights should be used for all analysis if #data from two or more of the first five waves are combined.

CRONOS-3 longitudinal weights now available | Infra4NextGen

Longitudinal weights can now be applied to any analysis of data from the first five waves of the self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3) – fielded as part of the Infra4NextGen project.

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New #research published by the Journal of Contemporary European Studies (@tandfresearch.bsky.social) includes analysis of our #data. Academics led by José Luis Gómez-Barroso (@uneduniv.bsky.social 🇪🇸) examined the profile of Eurosceptic respondents using three rounds of our #survey.

Delineating the profile of the Eurosceptic citizen

The article examines the characteristics of the Eurosceptic European citizen, utilising data from rounds 8, 9 and 10 of the European Social Survey.

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Opinions about: "I know how to seek health-related information (e.g. injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health etc.) on the Internet". The latest CRONOS 3 Wave 1 data are available for 11 European countries (www.europeansocialsurvey.org). @ihs.ac.at @ess-survey.bsky.social

We are looking for an external Ethics Advisor to support our new project, ESS-Innovate, funded by @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺. Applicants should have expertise in AI ethics, and familiarity with research ethics frameworks in Horizon Europe. The deadline for applications is Monday 20 July.

Independent Ethics Advisor sought for new project | European Social Survey

The European Social Survey (ESS ERIC) is looking to appoint an independent external Ethics Advisor to support a new project funded by the European Commission, ESS-Innovate.

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#Research published by the Italian Economic Journal (@springernature.com) relied on our wellbeing #data. Leonardo Becchetti and Gianluigi Conzo (Università di Roma Tor Vergata 🇮🇹) also assess on data from the human values scale to examine the role of generativity on subjective #wellbeing.

Impact and Happiness: The Key Role of Generativity on Subjective Wellbeing - Italian Economic Journal

We define generativity as the expected social impact of a given action, distinguishing it from earlier notions of pure altruism and warm glow, and modeling it as a key driver of subjective wellbeing.

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Find out more about our self-completion panel #survey (CRONOS-3) at a #webinar being held from 2-3.30pm (CEST) on Tuesday 22 September. The webinar will provide a methodological overview of the panel design, and demonstrate how to access and analyse #data from CRONOS-3.

CRONOS-3 panel survey: from concept to results | Infra4NextGen

Register now This webinar will present the development of the CRONOS-3 self-completion panel survey, implemented in 11 countries as part of the Infra4NextGen project.

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Longitudinal weights can now be applied to analysis of data from the first five waves of our self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3). Each wave contains about 18-20 items for each of the five pillars of the NextGenerationEU recovery plan: Digital, Equal, Green, Healthy and Strong. buff.ly/tUd5mNJ

CRONOS-3 longitudinal weights now available | Infra4NextGen

Longitudinal weights can now be applied to any analysis of data from the first five waves of the self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3) – fielded as part of the Infra4NextGen project.

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We have recently begun work on a new €3.2m Horizon Europe project to consolidate, modernise and future-proof our #survey. Funded by @ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺, the work will include the introduction of new technologies, including #AI tools, and efforts to increase participating countries.

European Social Survey to lead new Horizon Europe project | European Social Survey

The European Social Survey (ESS ERIC) has been awarded €3.2m by the European Commission to consolidate, modernise and future-proof its research infrastructure.

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Opinions about: "I know how to find information about goods or services on the internet.". The latest CRONOS 3 Wave 1 data are available for 11 European countries (www.europeansocialsurvey.org). @ihs.ac.at @ess-survey.bsky.social

Panel survey data measuring attitudes towards climate change, security and defence, and mental health is available to download. Wave 6 of our self-completion panel survey (ESS-CRONOS-3) was fielded in late 2025 in 11 countries as part of SoGreen project, funded by @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺.

New panel survey data on climate change now available | European Social Survey

The latest wave of data collected via a panel survey administered by the European Social Survey (ESS) is now available.

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Watch a recording of a #survey methods webinar on rethinking disability measurements in #surveys. Laura Tolland (Welsh Government 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿) and Lisa Rutherford (@natcen.bsky.social 🇬🇧) discussed creating and testing viable alternatives to existing measurements of disability in surveys.

Rethinking disability measurement in surveys

Laura Tolland (Disability Disparity Evidence Unit at the Welsh Government) and Lisa Rutherford (National Centre for Social Research, NatCen) delivered a survey methods webinar on rethinking…

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We're looking to appoint an independent external Ethics Advisor to support a new project funded by @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu: ESS-Innovate. The successful candidate will advise on issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence (#AI) and machine learning.

Independent Ethics Advisor sought for new project | European Social Survey

The European Social Survey (ESS ERIC) is looking to appoint an independent external Ethics Advisor to support a new project funded by the European Commission, ESS-Innovate.

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New research into the willingness of respondents to be recontacted to take part in future surveys has been published by Quality & Quantity (@springernature.com). Abdirahman Saeed Mohamed (University of Hargeisa 🇸🇴) examined what might drive respondents to agree to be contacted again.

Willingness to be recontacted and its association with nonsubstantive responding in the European Social Survey - Quality & Quantity

Recontact consent is important in social survey research, especially in longitudinal surveys, as it facilitates follow-ups and reduces nonresponse bias.

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Analysis of data collected via our self-completion panel #survey has been published by Societies (@mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social). Academics led by Oksana Liashenko (@lborouniversity.bsky.social 🇬🇧 ) constructed a pessimism index, and analysed its association with financial insecurity. buff.ly/1GVtdu4