Public opinion research in Slovakia – Research No. 6 (November 1948) Výskum verejnej mienky na Slovensku – Výskum č. 6 (November 1948) SASD 1948006 Michal Malatinec

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Michal Malatinec SASD 2026 2026-01-22 Nesstar Publisher Slovak Social Data Archive Public opinion research in Slovakia – Research No. 6 (November 1948) Výskum verejnej mienky na Slovensku – Výskum č. 6 (November 1948) SASD 1948006 Institute for Public Opinion Research in Bratislava Institute for Public Opinion Research in Bratislava Nesstar Publisher Institute for Public Opinion Research in Bratislava Slovak Social Data Archive 1 Ústav pre výskum verejnej mienky v Bratislave (ÚVVM). (2026). Výskum verejnej mienky na Slovensku - Výskum č. 6 (November 1948). MV SR, SNA, f. Ústredný výbor Komunistickej strany Slovenska, kart. 2204, GT 548. https://doi.org/10.34877/SASD-1948006 leisure time reading socialism Society and culture. Leisure, tourism, and sports Society and culture. Cultural activities and participation This is the sixth survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research in Bratislava, which served as a department of the Information Commission from 1947 to 1950. The survey covers a wide range of topics: membership in associations, educators, the need to improve areas of life, favorite activities, vacations - length, costs, and modes of travel. SASD provides a reconstruction of the research results, compiled on the basis of final reports intended for state authorities and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Slovakia. Neither the data nor the original questionnaire are available, but SASD provides a reconstruction of the questions used in the questionnaire, and the basic results of the research are available online in an Excel file. The research was carried out using a purposeful sample selection to reflect as accurately as possible the estimated structure of the population of Slovak society at that time. As this was the post-war period and the last nationwide census was in 1930, with the next one not until 1950, it was not possible to use quota sampling. However, the nature of the sample indicates that the sample selection corresponded in several respects to the structure of Slovak society at the time of the research closest to the 1950 census. Slovak Republic Slovakia individual, number of respondents: 1150 Adult population of Slovakia.Number of respondents: 1150 One-time cross-sectional research Institute for Public Opinion Research in Bratislava Intentional, attempting to capture the diversity of the population in Slovakia in terms of gender, type of employment, age, and religious affiliation. The research was carried out through in-person interviews by approximately 200 external interviewers of the institute, most of whom worked as educational and cultural officers in Slovakia. The interviewers were trained in the research procedure in writing and through informational brochures. They received the questionnaires by mail together with instructions on what kinds of respondents they should seek out in their area. The completed questionnaires were then mailed back by the interviewers. Respondents of Hungarian nationality were not included in the research. Sample size: 1150 Not specified Personal interview with a pollster (face-to-face interview) Not specified Not specified B files available online subject to specific conditions set by the author or owner of the research rights. To obtain the data file, you must sign an agreement on the terms of use of the data. We ask SASD data users to send us bibliographic information about each use of SASD data in theses and other unpublished works by e-mail – this is essential information about the use of the archive for funding organizations. Please specify which data you have used. The data is accessible without restriction. The condition for downloading the data file is agreement with the terms of use. Neither the author of the data file and documentation nor SASD shall bear any responsibility for the manner in which this collection of data and documentation is used or for any conclusions that may arise from its processing and use. Tížik, M. 2022. Zrod výskumu verejnej mienky na Slovensku: inštitucionálne a politické súvislosti. In Sociológia - Slovak Sociological Review, vol. 54, no.1, pp. 53-83. 0049-1225. TÍŽIK, Miroslav. Výskum verejnej mienky na Slovensku - počiatky, križovatky a inštitucionálne etablovanie. Recenzovali: Jakub Rákosník, Jiří Šubrt. In Vývoj empirického sociologického výzkumu na území Československa. 1. vyd. - Praha : Karolinum, 2023, 222-285. ISBN 978-80-246-5422-5. ŠRÁMEK, Ľ., 2000: Výskum verejnej mienky – politika – média. Bratislava: Mediálne informačné centrum. BARNOVSKÝ, M., 2004: Slovenská spoločnosť v zrkadle výskumov verejnej mienky 1948 – 1949. Historický časopis 52(3): 469-502. Milan, Mikuláš (1948) Na okraj uskutočnenia Ústavu pre výskum verejnej mienky na Slovensku, Psychologický sborník, časopis Psychologického odboru MS, 1948, Ročník 3, Číslo 1: 59-60 Šuľan, Pavel (1948) Vyskum verejnej mienky, Nové slovo týždenník pre politiku, kultúru a hospodárstvo, Ročník 5(51): 773, vydanie 17.12.1948 Šuľan, Pavol (1948) Ústav pre výskum verejnej mienky v Bratislave, Osveta mesačník pre kultúrnych a ľudovovýchovných pracovníkov, Ročník 3(3-4): 146-148. Ústav pre ... (1948) Ústav pre výskum verejnej mienky, Sloboda ústredný orgán Strany slobody, Ročník 3(78): 2, vydanie z 18.4.1948 Dataset 1.NSDstat 0 18 Nesstar 200801 Question 1. "Are you a member of any cultural association or institution, yes or no? /This does not include political, professional, religious, sports, or economic associations and organizations/." Yes No 0 0 Question 1/a. "If not, would you like to become a member of such an association?" Yes No I don't know 0 0 Question 2. "Do you think that cultural workers contribute to the welfare of the people through their work, or not?" Yes No I don't know 0 0 Question 3. "In your opinion, today's life should be improved primarily in the following areas:" Economically Culturally Morally Religiously Politically Other I don't know 0 0 Question 4. "Which of the following do you like best?" Books Lectures Theater Cinema Cabaret Work in cultural associations Sports Dance parties Other I don't know 0 0 Question 5/A. "Do you read scientific literature on issues of socialism?" Yes No 0 0 Question 5/B. "Do you read socialist novels and poems?" Yes No 0 0 Question 5/AB-a. "If yes, when did your interest in this reading material manifest itself: during the First Czechoslovak Republic, during the Slovak State, after liberation, or after the events of February?" During the First Czechoslovak Republic During the Slovak State After liberation After the events of February No response 0 0 Question 5/A-b: "If yes, where do you borrow socialist books: from company libraries, public libraries, friends, or do you buy them?" From company libraries From public libraries From friends I buy them No response 0 0 Question 6: "How long was your vacation this year?" 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks More than 4 weeks None 0 0 Question 6/A: "If you had a vacation, did you spend it away from your place of residence?" Yes No 0 0 Question 6/A-a: "If you were somewhere outside your place of residence during your vacation, where did you mostly stay?" In a hotel In a guesthouse In a recreation center With relatives In private accommodation Elsewhere 0 0 Question 6/A-b: "How satisfied were you overall with your vacation?" Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Dissatisfied 0 0 Question 6/A-c: "What was your main means of transport for traveling during your vacation?" Train Bus Car Motorcycle Bicycle Other means of transport No response 0 0 1. "How much did you spend on food during your vacation?" Nothing From 1 to 600 CZK From 600 to 1,200 CZK More than 1,200 CZK 0 0 2. "How much did you spend on travel during your vacation?" Nothing From 1 to 600 CZK From 600 to 1200 CZK More than 1200 CZK 0 0 3. "How much did you spend on accommodation during your vacation?" Nothing From 1 to 600 CZK From 600 to 1200 CZK More than 1200 CZK 0 0 4. "How much did you spend during your vacation - Other expenses?" Nothing From 1 to 600 CZK From 600 to 1200 CZK More than 1200 CZK 0 0 Questionnaire