The European Elite Panel Study (1956, Germany)

Attitudes of German elites to loss of national power after the war and
judgement on current international political events.

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.