World Values Survey Official Aggregate 1981-2008
World, 1981 - 2008
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Identification
Survey ID Number
WLD_1981-2008_WVS_v01_M
Title
World Values Survey Official Aggregate 1981-2008
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| World | WLD |
Study type
Other Household Survey [hh/oth]
Abstract
The World Values Survey is a worldwide investigation of sociocultural and political change. It is conducted by a network of social scientist at leading universities all around world.
Interviews have been carried out with nationally representative samples of the publics of more than 80 societies on all six inhabited continents. The first wave of the values survey was collected in 198. This was mainly a European endeavor (se EVS). From the second wave the global representation rose dramatically making it possible to carry out reliable global cross-cultural analyses and analysis of changes over time. The World Values Survey has produced evidence of gradual but pervasive changes in what people want out of life. Moreover, the survey shows that the basic direction of these changes is, to some extent, predictable.
Interviews have been carried out with nationally representative samples of the publics of more than 80 societies on all six inhabited continents. The first wave of the values survey was collected in 198. This was mainly a European endeavor (se EVS). From the second wave the global representation rose dramatically making it possible to carry out reliable global cross-cultural analyses and analysis of changes over time. The World Values Survey has produced evidence of gradual but pervasive changes in what people want out of life. Moreover, the survey shows that the basic direction of these changes is, to some extent, predictable.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
individuals
Version
Version Description
- v01: Edited, anonymous dataset for public distribution.
Version Date
2009
Scope
Notes
A.- Perceptions of life
B.- Environment
C.- Work
D.- Family
E.- Politics and Society
F.- Religion and Morale
G.- National Identity
S.- Structure of the file
X.- Socio-demographics
Y.- Special Indexes
B.- Environment
C.- Work
D.- Family
E.- Politics and Society
F.- Religion and Morale
G.- National Identity
S.- Structure of the file
X.- Socio-demographics
Y.- Special Indexes
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Universe
WVS surveys are required to cover all residents (not only citizens) between the ages of 18 and 85, inclusive. PI's can lower the minimum age limit as long as the minimum required sample size for the 18+ population is achieved.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name |
|---|
| World Values Survey |
| ASEP/JDS Data Archive |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Detailed sample guidlines for each Round as well as each country can be obtained from here:
http://www.wvsevsdb.com/wvs/WVSTechnical.jsp?Idioma=I
General Guidlines:
The preferred method of sampling for WVS surveys is the full probability sample. However, recognizing that the very high cost -in terms of finances, manpower and time- of full probability samples may prove to be prohibitive in some cases, WVS allows quota sampling provided that the following principles are strictly adhered to:
1. Selection of PSUs must be probabilistic (and preferably PPS).
2. Selection of first stage clusters within PSUs must be probabilistic (and preferably PPS).
3. Quota sampling should be used only within reasonably small sized clusters that have been selected probabilistically.
Whether the sampling method is full probability or a combination of probability and quota, the minimum number of PSUs is 30. A design with less than 30 PSUs is not permissible.
B. SAMPLE SIZE
The minimum sample size (i.e. the number of completed interviews) is 1,000. However, given the fact that in most designs the "effective sample size" (sample size net of design effects) is lower than the actual sample size, larger sample sizes are strongly recommended if at all possible.
C. NON-RESPONSE
Non-response is an issue of increasing concern in sample surveys. Investigators are expected to make every reasonable effort to minimize non-response.
More specifically,
1. In countries using a full probability design, no replacements are allowed. PIs should plan on as many call-backs as the funding will allow.
2. In countries using some form of quota sampling, every effort should be made to interview the first contact. In any case, and as indicated below, a full report on non-responses is required.
http://www.wvsevsdb.com/wvs/WVSTechnical.jsp?Idioma=I
General Guidlines:
The preferred method of sampling for WVS surveys is the full probability sample. However, recognizing that the very high cost -in terms of finances, manpower and time- of full probability samples may prove to be prohibitive in some cases, WVS allows quota sampling provided that the following principles are strictly adhered to:
1. Selection of PSUs must be probabilistic (and preferably PPS).
2. Selection of first stage clusters within PSUs must be probabilistic (and preferably PPS).
3. Quota sampling should be used only within reasonably small sized clusters that have been selected probabilistically.
Whether the sampling method is full probability or a combination of probability and quota, the minimum number of PSUs is 30. A design with less than 30 PSUs is not permissible.
B. SAMPLE SIZE
The minimum sample size (i.e. the number of completed interviews) is 1,000. However, given the fact that in most designs the "effective sample size" (sample size net of design effects) is lower than the actual sample size, larger sample sizes are strongly recommended if at all possible.
C. NON-RESPONSE
Non-response is an issue of increasing concern in sample surveys. Investigators are expected to make every reasonable effort to minimize non-response.
More specifically,
1. In countries using a full probability design, no replacements are allowed. PIs should plan on as many call-backs as the funding will allow.
2. In countries using some form of quota sampling, every effort should be made to interview the first contact. In any case, and as indicated below, a full report on non-responses is required.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1981 | Wave 1 |
| 1990 | 1990 | Wave 2 |
| 1995 | 1998 | Wave 3 |
| 1999 | 2000 | Wave 4 |
| 2005 | 2008 | Wave 5 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Access policy
Access authority
| Name | URL | |
|---|---|---|
| World Values Survey | asep.jds@jdsurvey.net | http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org |
Confidentiality
In accordance with data protection regulations in participating countries, only anonymous data are available to users. Before depositing data to EVS and WVS, each national team has been responsible for checking their data with confidentiality in mind. Anonymity is also maintained after merging of data files.
Access conditions
Restrictions
The data are available without restrictions, provided that
1. They are used for non-profit purposes
2. Data files are not redistributed
3. Correct citations are provided wherever results based on the data are published. A bibliographic citation or electronic copies of each completed report, article, conference paper or thesis abstract based in part or entirely on these data files is provided to EVS as well as WVS. This citation will be made freely available.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances and under no legal theory, tort, contract, or otherwise, shall the producers of these data files be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any character including, without limitation, damages for loss of goodwill, work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, or any an all other commercial damages or losses. In no event will the producers of these data files be liable for any damages, even if the producers of these data files shall have been informed of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. This limitation of liability shall not apply to liability for death of personal injury to the extent applicable law prohibits such limitation. Furthermore, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
The data are available without restrictions, provided that
1. They are used for non-profit purposes
2. Data files are not redistributed
3. Correct citations are provided wherever results based on the data are published. A bibliographic citation or electronic copies of each completed report, article, conference paper or thesis abstract based in part or entirely on these data files is provided to EVS as well as WVS. This citation will be made freely available.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances and under no legal theory, tort, contract, or otherwise, shall the producers of these data files be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any character including, without limitation, damages for loss of goodwill, work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, or any an all other commercial damages or losses. In no event will the producers of these data files be liable for any damages, even if the producers of these data files shall have been informed of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. This limitation of liability shall not apply to liability for death of personal injury to the extent applicable law prohibits such limitation. Furthermore, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
Citation requirements
WVS (2009). World Value Survey 1981-2008 official aggregate v. 20090902, 2009. World Values Survey Association (www.worldvaluessurvey.org). Aggregate File Producer: ASEP/JDS Data Archive, Madrid, Spain.
To ensure that such source attributions are captured for social science bibliographic utilities, citations must appear in the footnotes or in the reference section of publications.
To ensure that such source attributions are captured for social science bibliographic utilities, citations must appear in the footnotes or in the reference section of publications.
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
These data files are available AS IS.
EVS and GESIS, WVS and ASEP/JDS and the producers bear no responsibility for the uses of the EVS and WVS data, or for interpretations or inferences based on these uses. EVS, WVS and the producers accept no liability for indirect, consequential or incidental damages or losses arising from use of the data collection, or from the unavailability of, or break in access to the service for whatever reason.
These data files are available AS IS.
EVS and GESIS, WVS and ASEP/JDS and the producers bear no responsibility for the uses of the EVS and WVS data, or for interpretations or inferences based on these uses. EVS, WVS and the producers accept no liability for indirect, consequential or incidental damages or losses arising from use of the data collection, or from the unavailability of, or break in access to the service for whatever reason.
Copyright
World Values Survey 2009
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_WLD_1981-2008_WVS_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Data Group | DECDG | The World Bank | Ducumentation of the DDI |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-01-12
DDI Document version
Version 1