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Intensive Users of Social Media

Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung
GESIS Data Archive, Cologne. ZA6720 Data file Version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.13221
Abstract: Target group study with intensive users of social networks. The focus was on the frequency of use, significance and purpose of use of social media. Further questions were: How do social networks affect the information behaviour of their users? Where do social networks come into contact with political content or topics? Other focal points were political information behaviour and the credibility of social media. In addition, the following research questions were examined: Which information offerings of the Federal Government are important and which are actually used? What are the expectations of ... more
Topics: MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE | Political behaviour and attitudes

Methodology

Date(s) of Data Collection: 19.04.2018 - 03.05.2018
Geographic coverage: Germany (DE)
Universe: Daily users of social media aged 16 an over in Germany
Number of Units: 1008
Sampling Procedure: • Non-probability: Quota; Non-probability Sample: Quota Sample
Temporal Research Design: Cross-section
Analysis Unit: Individual
Mode of Data Collection: • Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI); Self-administered questionnaire: CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interview)
Data Collector: Kantar Public, München
Analysis System(s): SPSS, Stata, CSV
Kind of Data: Numeric
Number of Variables: 175
Notes: The study was conducted on behalf of the Federal Press Office.

Bibliographic information

Principal Investigator/ Authoring Entity, Institution: Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung -
Publication year: 2019
DOI: 10.4232/1.13221
Study number: ZA6720
Publisher: GESIS Data Archive
Research data center: FDZ Wahlen bei GESIS
External links: Federal Press Office

Versions

Current Version: 1.0.0, 2019-03-29, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.13221
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Umfragen der Bundesregierung im Auftrag des Presse- und Informationsamtes | show all hits of the group
The "Press and Information Office of the Federal Government" (Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung) infoms citizens and media about the work of the federal government. Above all the office informs the federal government of the news in Germany and worldwide and explores the public opinion.

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Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung (2019). Intensive Users of Social Media. GESIS Data Archive, Cologne. ZA6720 Data file Version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.13221.

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