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The survey programme of each ALLBUS survey focuses on one or two main topics (e.g. "deviant behaviour", "religious affiliations", "attitudes to social inequality", "political participation"). In addition individual indicators and smaller item batteries on other issues (e.g. "national pride", "attitudes to foreigners", "awareness of environmental damage") are included. To analyze social trends and changes, the main topics are generally replicated every ten years; individual indicators and item batteries are repeated every two to four years. Every ALLBUS survey includes detailed demographic questions about the respondent and his or her partner or spouse. Since 1986 (with one exception), the German section of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) has been administered together with ALLBUS. The ISSP is an annual survey with a thematic focus (e.g. "role of Government", "national identity") and is conducted in all participating countries in the same manner. Over 30 countries are currently members of the ISSP.

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List of ALLBUS variables with year of surveying (German)
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