We conduct annual attitude surveys to learn how the Swedish public views science, research and researchers. On this page, you can read about these surveys and our other studies investigating public attitudes.
Our annual attitude surveys are conducted in two different ways:
- The VA Barometer has been conducted annually since 2002 through telephone interviews with a sample of individuals representing the Swedish public aged 16-74.
- As part of the National SOM surveys, postal questionnaires were sent to a representative sample of 3,000 Swedish individuals aged 16-85 years living in Sweden. This Science in Society-survey was conducted by Public & Science Sweden in cooperation with the SOM Institute, (Society, Opinion, Mass Media) at Gothenburg University during 2002–2020.
Other studies:
- Communication about Corona is investigating media reporting and public trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the latest
VA Barometer 2024/25: Optimism about technology wanes in Sweden but research seen as beneficial for politics
Public confidence in research remains consistently high in Sweden, but optimism about technology is waning. Furthermore, Swedes believe that research plays a positive role in improving politics. These are some… Läs mer
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News articles, Press Releases, The Public, VA-barometerVA Barometer 2024/2025 in English
Since 2002, Public & Science Sweden has conducted an annual Science Barometer called the VA Barometer to investigate the Swedish public’s views on science and researchers. (mer …) Läs mer
VA Barometer 2023/2024 in English
These are some of the results of the 2023/24 VA Barometer. (mer …) Läs mer
