Social Structure and Level of Living Survey, 1991

The 1991 survey extends the LOL84 and LOL87 study, with an aim to generate the cross-national comparative and longitudinal information about the objective and the perceived quality of life of people living in republics and autonomous provinces of SFR Yugoslavia. It closely resembles the social reporting surveys in other countries and replicates portions of "The Level of Living Survey", Swedish Institute for Social Research. The emphasis is given on research of social stratification. Extensive demographic data about spouse/partner, father and mother, child under 15 age, and grandfather of respondent are given, including education, ethnicity and occupation. Migrations are described. Another topic deals with residential standard and quality of dwelling environment. Respondents with children were asked about child day-care or about school activities. Health, medical aid needed, physical well-being, smoking, eating and drinking habits represents another area. Work satisfaction, quality of employment, education and income were also included. The composition and economic situation of household is described. Respondents reported on their leisure and recreation activities, household duties, and holidays. A prestige measure of 26 occupational groups is added. New are the questions about factors influencing spouse selection, and about role of men and women, about ethnic relations. Some political topics are added, as individual freedom, role of authority, obedience. Next there are questions about religiosity and role of church. The respondents compare the conflicts of various social groups' interests. General well-being and satisfaction is assessed only in Slovenia, together whit attitudes toward privatization reform. Personal data include sex, age, ethnic background and education, church attendance and region.