The European Elite Panel Study (1956, Germany)

Topics: Attitude to development and control of nuclear weapons and nuclear power; judgement on East-West relations and international relations; perceived leadership power in world politics; attitude to the relationship of the FRG to the western alliance; attitude to rearmament, NATO and a European defense community; judgement on military security; assessment of long-term political and economic developments; attitude to European unification (EEC) and the European Coal and Steel Community; assessment of the development of the UN; attitude to reunification of Germany; self-image of the Germans and stereotype concepts of selected nations; attitude to modern art; knowledge of a German sociologist; father´s political activity and personal political involvement before 1933; party membership; occupation of father and grandfathers; self-assessment of social class; religiousness; media usage; membership in clubs and organizations; offices held; circle of friends.

Demography: sex; age (classified); regional origins; marital status; number of children; religious denomination; religious training; school education; state. Interviewer rating: sincerity and willingness of respondent to cooperate; length of interview; city size; termination of interview.