British Election Study, February 1974; Cross-Section Survey

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>&nbsp;<br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions<br>
Attention to television and newspapers, perceived bias in newspapers, perceived difference between political parties. Opinion of Conservative and Labour parties. Attitude to election and strength of political opinion and interest. Knowledge, perception of party position/record and own opinion on: prices, strikes in general, the miners' strike, pensions, the Common Market, nationalisation, social services, Communists, devolution, income tax and wage controls, Britain's dependency on other countries (USA, Russia, France, Germany and Australia). Trust in political parties, vote in election, and second choice, other parties considered, vote in 1970 and 1966. Frequency of discussion about politics, direction and strength of party identification. Respondents were asked to give marks out of ten to political parties and personalities. Prediction for incomes, unemployment, and Britain's economic situation. Opinion on: young people, accommodation, politicians, neighbourhood, life in general, personal financial status, occupation, political parties, today's standards, local government, change, getting ahead, government's achievements. Attitude to election results by a variety of criteria, identification of groups with too much or too little political power, groups with whom the respondent identifies. Likes and dislikes for Conservative and Labour parties.<br>
Background Variables<br>
Age, sex, marital status, employment status, socio-economic group, experience of unemployment in household, income, occupation, degree of supervision and responsibility in job (for self and spouse). Father's vote, party choice and strength of support. Father's occupation, employment status and social grade. Type of school attended, further education. Tenure, type and length of residence, expectation of move, place of residence during childhood. Trade union membership and interest, class identification. Newspapers read.