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Peter Lynn Institute for Social and Economic Research University of Essex

Understanding Society : A research resource for studying behaviours and attitudes related to climate challenges. Peter Lynn Institute for Social and Economic Research University of Essex. Design I. Longitudinal survey Persons, within households Each person interviewed annually

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Peter Lynn Institute for Social and Economic Research University of Essex

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  1. Understanding Society: A research resource for studying behaviours and attitudes related to climate challenges Peter Lynn Institute for Social and Economic Research University of Essex

  2. Design I Longitudinal survey Persons, within households Each person interviewed annually Initial sample approx. 100,000 persons; 40,000 hhds Individual interview + self-completion + hhd interview Broad socio-economic content Monthly samples ‏Covers whole of UK

  3. Design II • Linked data: both geographical and personal • Biomeasures • Ethnic minority boost sample

  4. Strengths Large sample size → analysis of small subgroups Ethnic boost → analysis of specific ethnic groups Longitudinal → micro-level change and causality Broad content → interaction between domains Household context → intra-person influences Monthly samples → change over short periods Designed specifically as a free research resource: Access and documentation from UK Data Archive

  5. Content I • Recycling behaviour; use of renewable energy (hhd; 1/3) • Expenditure on energy (hhd; 1/1) • Conservation of energy and resources: switching off lights, buying recycled products, using public transport, etc (indiv; 1/3) • Attitudes and beliefs regarding climate change (indiv; 1/3) • Income, employment, expenditure, education (indiv, 1/1) • Transport / travel behaviour (1/2, 1/3) • Political affiliation (indiv; 1/1) • Local neighbourhood and environment (indiv, 1/3)

  6. Content II • Leisure participation (indiv; 1/3) • Health-related behaviours (indiv; 1/3) • Wealth, credit, debt (indiv; 1/4) • Social and friendship networks (indiv; 1/3) • Housing characteristics (hhd; 1/1) • Political and social engagement (indiv; 1/3) • Psychological traits (indiv; 1/1) • Financial behaviour and attitudes (indiv; 1/2) • Much more!

  7. Access and Further Info www.understandingsociety.org.uk www.esds.ac.uk/longitudinal/ See flyer in delegate pack

  8. Understanding Society: A research resource for studying behaviours and attitudes related to climate challenges Peter Lynn Institute for Social and Economic Research University of Essex plynn@essex.ac.uk

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