The British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey is an annual survey conducted by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) that aims to measure and understand public opinions and attitudes on various social and political issues. The survey, which began in 1983, covers a wide range of topics, including politics, welfare, health, education, and social values. It is designed to track changes in public opinion over time and provide insights into the shifting social landscape of the UK.
Accessing the data
Data is accessed using the UK Data Service. Survey data from 1997-2021 can be explored online using Nesstar. To download the data, you need to create an account on the UK Data Service website.
Links to publications
Reports can be found by scrolling down on the BSA homepage.
Examples of academic papers using this dataset:
- Chuang et al., 2020. The role of worldviews in the governance of sustainable mobility. PNAS, 117 (8), 4034–4042. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1916936117.
How to cite this data source
NatCen Social Research. (2023). British Social Attitudes Survey [data series]. 3rd Release. UK Data Service. SN: 200006, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-Series-200006