Trend analyses

The following trend analyses were produced in the former research institutes of the GDR or in institutes in the New Federal States. 

  • The studies are accompanied by other datasets, which reflect the period and events during the social changes in the GDR 
  • plus a series of studies which cover the transformation process up to the present day. 
Trend Period

Partner studies

1972/73 - 1990

Opinion barometers

1989 - 1990

Surveys on the Monday demonstrations in Leipzig (Montagsdemonstrationen in Leipzig)

1989/1990

Life in the GDR/East Germany (Leben in der DDR/Ostdeutschland)

1990 - 1998  

Senior citizens

1992 - 1998

Social structure and the quality of life (Sozialstruktur und Lebensqualität)

1990 - 1993

Living conditions and lifestyles - Large cities, medium-sized cities, rural areas 

 

Social experiences (Soziale Erfahrungen) - Young people's transition to the working world

1986 - 1991

Social situation and political orientation of the population of Jena before
the regional elections,
the East German parliamentary elections,
the communal elections and the election for the federal parliament 

1990

Unemployment and re-employment in work history  as panel of work history

1992 - 1995