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The survey is part of a larger research project, funded by the German Research Foundation, that aims to better understand translation procedures in cross-national studies, notably the initial translation step prior to any review checks. This survey is part of the first project phase: Between 6 March and 11 May 2023, we conducted a web survey among 153 participating country teams of 13 large-scale survey programs to study the status quo, including the diversity, of translation procedures in different social science survey programs throughout the world. Amongst other things, we asked who translated in the most recent round of a study, and for the reasons of translator selection? What was the quality of the (initial) translations? Which review and checking steps were implemented? What kind of translation tools were used, if at all? What kind of support material was provided to translators? What are general attitudes and views towards translation and professional translators?

The survey "Social Capital in Switzerland" was part of the Empirical Research Seminars at the Institute of Sociology of the University of Bern in the summer semester 2003. Approximately 100 students took part in the research seminars, divided into three groups led by Jürg Arpagaus, lic. rer. pol. and PD Dr. Axel Franzen on "social capital and social norms", "social capital and economic transactions" and "social capital and occupational mobility". In the three working groups, indicators were developed to measure the different aspects of the social capital of individuals and formulate the relevant questions for the survey. The data set contains among other things detailed information on normative notions of cooperation and fairness, volunteering in associations and organizations, trust in fellow citizens and institutions, characteristics of recent purchases and services used, and socio-demographic information. The objective of the survey was to provide a database for the empirical study of the function of social capital in the context of social norms, economic transactions and job mobility.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is responsible for developing statistics and indicators on the information society within the framework of the Federal Coordination Group on the Information Society (ISCC). As there is hardly any representative data on the infrastructure and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout Switzerland in the education sector - especially in primary schools - any gaps in data and information should be closed when developing indicators. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Economic and Social Research (IWS) of the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland has been commissioned to assess this ICT infrastructure and develop corresponding indicators.
The study aims at the following aspects:
- Complete overview of previous surveys on the dissemination of information and communication technologies at primary schools in Switzerland
- Identification of data and information gaps on ICT infrastructure in primary schools in Switzerland
- Identification of key indicators of the ICT infrastructure
- If necessary to close existing data and information gaps, a representative nationwide survey on computer density, type, age and location of computers and financial investments, among other things.
- A meta-analysis based on the data and information researched and collected
- Selection and development of indicators for ICT infrastructure in primary schools in Switzerland

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is responsible for developing statistics and indicators on the information society within the framework of the Federal Coordination Group on the Information Society (ISCC). As there is hardly any representative data on the infrastructure and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout Switzerland in the education sector - especially in primary schools - any gaps in data and information should be closed when developing indicators. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Economic and Social Research (IWS) of the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland has been commissioned to assess this ICT infrastructure and develop corresponding indicators.
The study aims at the following aspects:
- Complete overview of previous surveys on the dissemination of information and communication technologies at primary schools in Switzerland
- Identification of data and information gaps on ICT infrastructure in primary schools in Switzerland
- Identification of key indicators of the ICT infrastructure
- If necessary to close existing data and information gaps, a representative nationwide survey on computer density, type, age and location of computers and financial investments, among other things.
- A meta-analysis based on the data and information researched and collected
- Selection and development of indicators for ICT infrastructure in primary schools in Switzerland

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

The Swiss Electoral Study 2011 (Selects 2011) was conducted by FORS and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Selects study of 2011 and the studies of 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 aim to ensure the continuity and further development of election research. The data collected in this study highlights the reasons for participation and abstention during the elections, the composition of the electorate of the parties, the voting behavior of different social groups, the main political attitudes and orientations of the electorate, and the opinion-forming process.
4391 people were interviewed between October 24 and November 25, 2011. The national sample includes 2000 people; 2391 additional interviews were carried out to ensure a minimum sample of 100 persons per canton, respectively about 600 in the cantons of Zurich, Ticino and Geneva.
The interviews were conducted in Adligenswil, Geneva and Winterthur by the survey institute DemoSCOPE. The interviews examined, among other things, electoral behavior in 2011 and 2007, the reasons for (non-)participation in the elections, party identification, political interest, political opinions, various political key issues, media use and political knowledge. Statistical characteristics such as education, occupation, pay, etc. were also collected.
After the telephone survey, a supplementary questionnaire was sent to 2489 people. In total, 1786 people (72%) returned the completed questionnaire electronically or by mail.

This study examines the spread of employee participation in profits and capital in Switzerland and the models of participation systems. It also examines how different wage models are assessed by employees.
Among other things, the study should provide representative information on the proportion of companies in Switzerland whose employees participate directly in profits or capital, how high this financial participation is, how and at what time intervals the participation is distributed, who finances the income tax and the social security of the participations and where companies see the decisive advantages and obstacles to employee profit or capital participation.
For this purpose, 3,000 companies throughout Switzerland are surveyed in writing. The experiences and opinions of the managers of companies are collected.
A second survey of salaried employees will be carried out to broaden the picture of the opinions of managers with the perspective of employees. For this purpose, 1000 people in German-speaking Switzerland will be interviewed by telephone. The study takes into account the data of salaried employees. The structure of the questions in the telephone survey is largely based on the company survey, so that comparisons can be made between the two studies. The study provides information on the distribution and structuring of wage forms in Switzerland. The focus is on the following questions:
- How do employees in Switzerland rate performance-related pay? What is their attitude towards profit-sharing?
- What effect do incentive wages and profit-sharing have on employees?
- Are employees who are remunerated according to performance or success more satisfied employees?

This study examines the spread of employee participation in profits and capital in Switzerland and the models of participation systems. It also examines how different wage models are assessed by employees.
Among other things, the study should provide representative information on the proportion of companies in Switzerland whose employees participate directly in profits or capital, how high this financial participation is, how and at what time intervals the participation is distributed, who finances the income tax and the social security of the participations and where companies see the decisive advantages and obstacles to employee profit or capital participation.
For this purpose, 3,000 companies throughout Switzerland are surveyed in writing. The experiences and opinions of the managers of companies are collected.
A second survey of salaried employees will be carried out to broaden the picture of the opinions of managers with the perspective of employees. For this purpose, 1000 people in German-speaking Switzerland will be interviewed by telephone. The study takes into account the data of salaried employees. The structure of the questions in the telephone survey is largely based on the company survey, so that comparisons can be made between the two studies. The study provides information on the distribution and structuring of wage forms in Switzerland. The focus is on the following questions:
- How do employees in Switzerland rate performance-related pay? What is their attitude towards profit-sharing?
- What effect do incentive wages and profit-sharing have on employees?
- Are employees who are remunerated according to performance or success more satisfied employees?

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), headquartered in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, was founded in 1959 and has since carried out a number of internationally comparative educational research projects. At the 1994 General Assembly, it was decided to launch a study in the field of political education at school. The IEA had already tackled this topic earlier. However, the end of the Cold War and the resulting democratization processes in different countries made it seem appropriate and desirable to update knowledge about the problems, methods, possibilities and limitations of civic education. The Department of Education of the University of Freiburg was in charge of the participation of Switzerland. A first publication with the results from the first phase of the project appeared in 1999, in the form of a volume based on case studies describing the situation of civic education in 24 countries, i.e. the majority of the 28 participating countries.
The results of these case studies were used to prepare Phase 2, which was empirically oriented. Specifically, it focused on a test to assess the civic knowledge of fourteen-year-olds and a survey of their attitudes and behavior. The sample size was around 3,000 per country (3104 in Switzerland). In total, about 90,000 young people took part in the study in this way, as well as their teachers, who were asked about their goals, methods, difficulties, priorities, etc. The publication with the results of the empirical part provides extensive information about what the young people at the end of the 90s know about the democratic processes and institutions and what they think about it. The results tend to suggest that civic education is more or less the same everywhere. Should we therefore highlight the multiplicity of situations? Certain things seem to be constant across large geographic regions. For example, civic education is too often limited to imparting knowledge from the top down, while the encouragement of critical thinking and political commitment is neglected. At least the teachers seem to thnik this way and also claim to regret this fact. Another common deficit is found in the treatment of economic issues, which leads to political issues being often treat in a abstract context.

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), headquartered in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, was founded in 1959 and has since carried out a number of internationally comparative educational research projects. At the 1994 General Assembly, it was decided to launch a study in the field of political education at school. The IEA had already tackled this topic earlier. However, the end of the Cold War and the resulting democratization processes in different countries made it seem appropriate and desirable to update knowledge about the problems, methods, possibilities and limitations of civic education. The Department of Education of the University of Freiburg was in charge of the participation of Switzerland. A first publication with the results from the first phase of the project appeared in 1999, in the form of a volume based on case studies describing the situation of civic education in 24 countries, i.e. the majority of the 28 participating countries.
The results of these case studies were used to prepare Phase 2, which was empirically oriented. Specifically, it focused on a test to assess the civic knowledge of fourteen-year-olds and a survey of their attitudes and behavior. The sample size was around 3,000 per country (3104 in Switzerland). In total, about 90,000 young people took part in the study in this way, as well as their teachers, who were asked about their goals, methods, difficulties, priorities, etc. The publication with the results of the empirical part provides extensive information about what the young people at the end of the 90s know about the democratic processes and institutions and what they think about it. The results tend to suggest that civic education is more or less the same everywhere. Should we therefore highlight the multiplicity of situations? Certain things seem to be constant across large geographic regions. For example, civic education is too often limited to imparting knowledge from the top down, while the encouragement of critical thinking and political commitment is neglected. At least the teachers seem to thnik this way and also claim to regret this fact. Another common deficit is found in the treatment of economic issues, which leads to political issues being often treat in a abstract context.

The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), headquartered in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, was founded in 1959 and has since carried out a number of internationally comparative educational research projects. At the 1994 General Assembly, it was decided to launch a study in the field of political education at school. The IEA had already tackled this topic earlier. However, the end of the Cold War and the resulting democratization processes in different countries made it seem appropriate and desirable to update knowledge about the problems, methods, possibilities and limitations of civic education. The Department of Education of the University of Freiburg was in charge of the participation of Switzerland. A first publication with the results from the first phase of the project appeared in 1999, in the form of a volume based on case studies describing the situation of civic education in 24 countries, i.e. the majority of the 28 participating countries.
The results of these case studies were used to prepare Phase 2, which was empirically oriented. Specifically, it focused on a test to assess the civic knowledge of fourteen-year-olds and a survey of their attitudes and behavior. The sample size was around 3,000 per country (3104 in Switzerland). In total, about 90,000 young people took part in the study in this way, as well as their teachers, who were asked about their goals, methods, difficulties, priorities, etc. The publication with the results of the empirical part provides extensive information about what the young people at the end of the 90s know about the democratic processes and institutions and what they think about it. The results tend to suggest that civic education is more or less the same everywhere. Should we therefore highlight the multiplicity of situations? Certain things seem to be constant across large geographic regions. For example, civic education is too often limited to imparting knowledge from the top down, while the encouragement of critical thinking and political commitment is neglected. At least the teachers seem to thnik this way and also claim to regret this fact. Another common deficit is found in the treatment of economic issues, which leads to political issues being often treat in a abstract context.