Dutch parliamentary election studies, 1971-1986, cumulative file - DPES'71'86

This data set is a compilation of common core variables included in the Dutch parliamentary election studies of 1971, 1972, 1977, 1981, 1982 and 1986. National problems / political efficacy / perceived stand of main political parties ( CDA, PvdA, VVD, D66 ) on important political issues: abortion, nuclear energy, differences in income, nuclear armaments / view of religion in society / satisfaction with government / social participation / voting behaviour in recent elections / left-right selfrating / left-right rating of political parties / sense of civic competence / civic political participation / legitimacy of social protest and government reaction / political distrust and political cynicism Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ social class/ politics/ religion/ organizational membership. The data- and documentation files of this dataset can be downloaded via the option Data Files