The European Value Study (EVS) and the World Value Survey (WVS) are two large-scale, cross-national, and repeated cross-sectional longitudinal survey research programs. Since their emergence in the early 1980s, the EVS has conducted 5 survey waves (every 9 years), and the WVS has conducted 7 survey waves (every 5 years). Both research programs include a large number of questions, which have been replicated over time and across the EVS and the WVS surveys. Such repeated questions constitute the Integrated Values Surveys (IVS), the joint EVS-WVS time-series data, which at the moment covers a 41-years period (1981-2022).
The variables are country averages calculated using the population weight provided by WVS/EVS.
Last updated by source: 2022-12-14
Dataset type: | Time-Series |
Dataset level: | Country |
(EVS, 2022)
(Haerpfer et al.,
2022)
How often do you drink alcohol
More about this variablePercent of respondents mentioning they are active members in an environmental organization in the question: "Now I am going to read out a list of voluntary organizations; for each one, could you tell me whether you are a member, an active member, an inactive member, or not a member of that type of organization?". A higher score means that more people are active members of environmental organizations. A lower score means that fewer people are active members of environmental organizations.
More about this variableThe Autonomy Index is a computed variable based on the Children qualities battery. It uses only four variables (using WVS R6 variable naming and codes): 1. V19= Important Child Qualities: Religious Faith 2. V21= Important Child Qualities: Obedience 3. V12= Important Child Qualities: Independence 4. V18= Important Child Qualities: Determination, Perseverance Only variables with answers to all v19,v21,v12,18 have an index.
More about this variableAverage reply to the question: "I am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: is it a great deal of confidence, quite a lot of confidence, not very much confidence, or none at all? - Environmental organizations": 1) A great deal; 2) Quite a lot; 3) Not very much; 4) None at all. Answers "Don't know" and "No answer" are deleted. The higher the score, the lower the confidence in environmental organizations.
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Armed Forces 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Churches 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Civil Services 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Education System 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableThe mean average reply to the question below: I am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Environmental Protection Movement 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Government 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Health Care System 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Justice System/Courts 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Labour Unions 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Parliament 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Police 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Political Parties 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The Press 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Social Security System 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: Television 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableI am going to name a number of organizations. For each one, could you tell me how much confidence you have in them: The United Nations 1. None at all 2. Not very much 3. Quite a lot 4. A great deal
More about this variableHow important is it for you to live in a country that is governed democratically? 1. Not at all important 10. Absolutely important
More about this variableHow democratically is this country being governed today? 1. Not at all democratic 10. Completely democratic
More about this variablePercent of "yes"-replies to the question: "During the past two years, have you given money to an ecological organization?". A higher score means that more people have donated money to environmental organizations. A lower score means that fewer people have donated money to environmental organizations.
More about this variableGovernment should reduce environmental pollution
More about this variableWould give part of my income for the environment
More about this variableIncrease in taxes if used to prevent environmental pollution
More about this variablePercent of replies mentioning "Protecting the environment should be given priority" to the question: "Here are two statements people sometimes make when discussing the environment and economic growth. Which of them comes closer to your own point of view? A. Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth and some loss of jobs B. Economic growth and creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent". A higher score means that more people prioritize the environment over economic growth and jobs. A lower score means that more people prioritize economic growth and jobs over the environment.
More about this variablePercent of replies mentioning "Environmental pollution" to the question: "I'm going to read out some problems. Please indicate which of the following problems you consider the most serious one for the world as a whole?". A higher score means that more people prioritize the environment over other serious world problems. A lower score means that fewer people prioritize the environment over other serious world problems.
More about this variableOf course, we all hope that there will not be another war, but if it were to come to that, would you be willing to fight for your country? 0. No 1. Yes
More about this variableHow important is God in your life? 1. Not at all important 10. Very important
More about this variablePoliticians who don't believe in God are unfit for public office
More about this variableTaking all things together, would you say you are: 1. Not at all happy 2. Not very happy 3. Rather happy 4. Very happy
More about this variablePercent of respondents mentioning they are inactive members in an environmental organization in the question: "Now I am going to read out a list of voluntary organizations; for each one, could you tell me whether you are a member, an active member, an inactive member, or not a member of that type of organization?". A higher score means that there are more inactive members in environmental organizations among the general population. A lower score implies that there are fewer inactive members in environmental organizations among the general population.
More about this variableFor each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Would you say it is: Politics 1. Not at all important 2. Not very important 3. Rather important 4. Very important
More about this variableFor each of the following, indicate how important it is in your life. Would you say it is: Religion 1. Not at all important 2. Not very important 3. Rather important 4. Very important
More about this variablePlease tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between: Someone accepting a bribe in the course of their duties. 1. Never justifiable 10. Always justifiable
More about this variablePlease tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between: Claiming government benefits to which you are not entitled 1. Never justifiable 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Always justifiable
More about this variablePlease tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between: Cheating on taxes if you have a chance. 1. Never justifiable 10. Always justifiable
More about this variableLife is meaningful because God exits
More about this variableImportant for succesful marriage: Religious beliefs
More about this variableFor each of the following statements I read out, can you tell me how much you agree with each. "Men make better political leaders than women do." Do you agree strongly, agree, disagree, or disagree strongly? 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
More about this variablePercent of "yes"-replies to the question: "During the past two years, have you participated in a demonstration for some environmental cause?". A higher score means that there are more people who have participated in environmental protests. A lower score means that there are fewer people who have participated in environmental protests.
More about this variableAverage reply to the question: "Now I will briefly describe some people. Using this card, would you please indicate for each description whether that person is very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, not like you, or not at all like you? - Looking after the environment is important to this person; to care for nature and save life resources": 1) Very much like me; 2) Like me; 3) Somewhat like me; 4) A little like me; 5) Not like me; 6) Not at all like me. Answers "Don't know" and "No answer" are deleted. A higher score means that fewer people believe that it is important to look after the environment. A lower score means that more people believe that it is important to look after the environment.
More about this variablePost-Materialist index 12-item. 0=Materialist, 5=Post materialist.
More about this variablePost-Materialist index 4-item. 0=Materialist, 5=Post materialist.
More about this variableExtent of political corruption
More about this variableHow interested would you say you are in politics? 1. Not at all interested 2. Not very interested 3. Somewhat interested 4. Very interested
More about this variableI'm going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country: Having the army rule 1. Very bad 2. Fairly bad 3. Fairly good 4. Very good
More about this variableI'm going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country: Having a democratic political system 1. Very bad 2. Fairly bad 3. Fairly good 4. Very good
More about this variableI'm going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country: Having experts, not government, make decisions according to what they think is best for the country 1. Very bad 2. Fairly bad 3. Fairly good 4. Very good
More about this variableI'm going to describe various types of political systems and ask what you think about each as a way of governing this country: Having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections 1. Very bad 2. Fairly bad 3. Fairly good 4. Very good
More about this variablePlease tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: The only acceptable religion is my religion 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
More about this variableReligious leaders should not influence government
More about this variableBetter if more people with strong religious beliefs in public office
More about this variablePlease tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: All religions should be taught in public schools 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
More about this variablePlease tell us if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: Whenever science and religion conflict, religion is always right 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
More about this variableReligious leaders should not influence how people vote
More about this variableHow satisfied are you with the financial situation of your household? 1. Completely dissatisfied 10. Completely satisfied
More about this variableAll things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days? 1. Completely dissatisfied 10. Completely satisfied
More about this variableWe depend too much on science and not enough on faith 1. Completely disagree 10. Completely agree
More about this variableAll in all, how would you describe your state of health these days? Would you say it is: 1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Very good
More about this variableREGR factor score 2 for analysis 1
More about this variableREGR factor score 1 for analysis 1
More about this variableGenerally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you need to be very careful in dealing with people? 0. Need to be very careful 1. Most people can be trusted
More about this variableWork is a duty towards society. 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
More about this variablePeople who don't work turn lazy. 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
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