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Post-Election Survey, November - December 2016
No full textThe purpose of the study: assess Lithuanian population political attitudes and tendencies of electoral behaviour in election of Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania in 2016.
Major investigated questions: research was to systematically glance to Lithuanian residents electoral behaviour tendencies, transformation and premises of 20 years, i. e. during Lithuanian population survey estimate to what extent electoral behaviour of citizens of Lithuania can be explained based on theories of party identification, social cleavages, economic voting and issue voting. It was questioned what influence strategic political communication have on preferences of citizens. It was aimed to find out how party attachment is formed in new democracy, if phenomenon of "properties of problems" exist in Lithuania, how political education, party attachment, homogeneity of social environment determines voters decision. Further, it was analysed what factors changes effectiveness of political agitation, what influence different election strategies have on election results, etc.
Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, religion, nationality, education, duration of learning (studying), occupation, working position, nature of work of father and mother, respondent's and his/hers family's position in society, respondent's dwelling type, monthly expenditures on hobbies, description of financial situation of respondent's family, size of household, family's income per month, etc.
Post-election survey is a part of "Lithuanian National Election Study" implemented second time in 2016 in Lithuania by scientists of Institute of International Relations and Political Science of Vilnius University
Number of Live Births (N) in Latvia, 1919-1939
No full textThis dataset contains data on the number of live births (excluding stillbirths) per year in Latvia in 1919-1939.
Dataset “Number of Live Births (N) in Latvia, 1919-1939” was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Barometer of the Public Opinion Research Center, August 1990
No full textThe purpose of the study: to find out the opinion of the Lithuanian population on the socially relevant issues during the rapid political, social and economic transformation of the country.
Major investigated questions: respondents were asked whether they support the Lithuanian Government resolution to combat speculation and the taking of goods and whether there will be more goods in shops after this resolution comes into force. Respondents were asked if they agreed with the USSR occupying and annexing the Baltic States in 1940 and forcibly integrating them into the USSR. The events no longer matter today; the status of the Baltic republics stabilized after World War II. The Lithuanian people who participated in the survey were asked whether the leadership of USSR was interested in negotiations with Lithuania on the recognition of the republic's economic and political independence. The next question was whether Mr. Gorbachev and Mr. Yeltsin could be trusted as politicians. It was asked whether a military coup would take place in the USSR, whether the USSR leadership could avert the imminent collapse of the state for another 5 years, and whether the USSR would succeed in overcoming the economic crisis in the next 10 years. It was asked whether the USSR would be likely to use presidential power to force Lithuania to join the USSR and whether the Baltic states should demand compensation from the Soviet Union for the economic and moral damage of the last 50 years. After providing a list of states and famous foreign politicians, the respondents were asked to answer to what extent the listed states and politicians support the independence aspirations of the Baltic states. Furthermore, it was tried to find out whether it is very important for the Baltic states to cooperate for achieving independence and whether the respondents are satisfied with the current cooperation between the Baltic states in the economic and political fields. Opinions were sought on the outcome of the Second Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Paris (the so-called Helsinki Conference II). It was asked what kind of Western support the Baltic countries would need and how the respondents envision Lithuania's relations with the USSR in the future. Further, opinions were explored on how the activities of the Supreme Council and the government relate to the interests of the Lithuanian people. Respondents assessed the activities of various Lithuanian political forces and movements and answered the question to what extent interethnic clashes are likely in Lithuania. The survey also clarified what armies would be needed for an independent Lithuania and asked about the reasons why Lithuania should (not) have its own army. After a list of languages, respondents were asked to answer whether they knew each of the languages well. They were also asked what religious holidays they celebrate. Respondents were further asked if they were afraid to walk on the streets at night, where they lived, and if they had lived in Lithuania for a long time. They were asked if they shared the view that shops should be privatized (sold to traders themselves or to other people). At the end of the survey they wanted to know if the respondents had ever been abroad (excluding the USSR).
Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, education, social status, nationality, mother tongue, place of residence
Population Movement in Estonia, 1919-1939
No full textThis dataset contains data on population movement (population, marriages, births, deaths, infant deaths (under 1 year), natural increase of population) in Estonia in 1919-1939. Data on the number of infant (under the age of 1) mortality were used from the dataset “Infant (Under the Age of 1) Mortality (N) in Estonia, 1919-1939”. For sources of the data see metadata field Origin of Sources below.
Dataset "Population Movement in Estonia, 1919-1939" was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Natural Increase of Population (N) in Latvia, 1919-1939
No full textThis dataset contains data on number of natural increase of population in Latvia in 1919-1939. Dataset "Natural Increase of Population (N) in Latvia, 1919-1939" was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Number of Population in Counties in Lithuania, 1919-1939
No full textThis dataset contains two data tables on number of population in counties in Lithuania in 1919-1939.
The data table LiDA_HistatData_0238_Data_0001_v5 is prepared using the data of either the beginning or the end of each year, which was published in Lithuanian Statistical Yearbooks.
The data table LiDA_HistatData_0238_Data_0002_v3 is computed by interpolated population data (a more detailed description is provided in the document LiDA_HistatData_0238_Interpolation_v1.pdf). The aim of such an computation was to have standardized data for the mid-year population data.
Dataset "Number of Population in Counties in Lithuania, 1919-1939" was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Latvian Population by Sex and Age in 1930 Census Data
No full textThis dataset contains data on population by sex and age on the basis of the results of the Census Data of Latvia, which was carried out on 24 February 1930.
Dataset "Latvian Population by Sex and Age in 1930 Census Data" was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Barometer of the Public Opinion Research Center, December 1991
No full textThe purpose of the study: to investigate the attitudes of Lithuanian population about the most important political, social and economic issues during the rapid transformation of society and state.
Major investigated questions: respondents were asked how the year was like for them and how their standard of living had changed. They were asked questions to assess the current economic situation in Lithuania and what respondents think will be the economic situation in Lithuania after 12 months. Also, the respondents assessed their current economic situation (their family) and the material situation of the respondents (their family) after 12 months respectively. The question was asked whether in 1992 in Lithuania the economic situation will increase, decrease or will be the same as in 1991. The question was posed whether World War was likely to break out in the next 10 years. It was asked whether 1992 will be better, worse or the same as in 1991. It was asked in which of the Baltic countries the most successful economic reforms are taking place and what the respondents think about the current “launch” of prices in Lithuania. Questions were asked whether respondents purchased more meat and its products compared to the previous month. Respondents were also asked whether they liked coffee and whether they drank when coffee became more expensive. It was wanted to know how the activities of the Supreme Council of Lithuania and the Government correspond to the interests of the people. The opinion was also asked on how V. Landsbergis performs the duties of the Chairman of the Supreme Council, and G. Vagnorius - the duties of the Prime Minister of Lithuania. Residents of Lithuania who participated in the survey were asked to answer whether Lithuania currently needs a president elected by all its citizens. Attitudes towards people who have not yet been punished for crimes committed during and after Stalinist repression have been studied. Respondents were asked whether they would like to have a personal weapon. At the end of the survey, it was wanted to find out on which step the respondents stand on the 9-step stairs.
Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, education, nationality, place of residence, average monthly income of respondent
Volume and Value of Crop Production in Livonia Province (Estonia and Latvia), 1897-1914
No full textThis dataset contains data on number of volume and value of crop production in Livonia Province (within the current borders of Estonia and Latvia) in 1897-1914.
Dataset "Volume and Value of Crop Production in Livonia Province (Estonia and Latvia), 1897-1914" was published implementing project "Historical Sociology of Modern Restorations: a Cross-Time Comparative Study of Post-Communist Transformation in the Baltic States" from 2018 to 2022. Project leader is prof. Zenonas Norkus. Project is funded by the European Social Fund according to the activity "Improvement of researchers' qualification by implementing world-class R&D projects' of Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712".</p
Mapping Risk Perception in Lithuania: Spatial and Socio-Psychological Dimensions, September - October 2020
No full textThe purpose of the study: to investigate the attitudes of Lithuanian population about the most important threats to Lithuania as a country, different municipalities and respondents personally.
Most important questions: respondents were asked what is the most important threat to Lithuania and them personally. Further, respondents were asked to identify level of threat posed by each threat provided on a list (COVID-19 or other similar pandemic, crime rates, rising food prices, etc.; a total of 30 threats) to the place, where they and their families live and / or work. Next, the survey asked which three of these threats are most important for Lithuania and for municipality where respondents live. Respondents were also asked which five of these threats had negative effect on them personally in the past 5 years. Further, respondents were asked to assess various aspects related to environmental, social, economic, technological, and geopolitical threats: how much respondents feel aware of these threats (problems), how much they and their families feel ready to overcome these threats, and how much the municipality in which they live is ready to manage these threats. Respondents' trust in the municipality where they live and / or work, as well as trust in other people, was also evaluated. Survey also asked how much respondents feel close to the place where they live, their municipality and Lithuania. At the end of the survey, respondents were asked to indicate three main sources of information (out of 8 presented, with a self-completion category) about the threats investigated in the survey.
Social and demographic characteristics: age, sex, education, occupation, marital status, children under 18 living in the household, average monthly income per family member, county, type of place of residence, time of living in the place of residence, geographical coordinates of the place of residence