‘The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys.’ – The Times

‘… an important barometer of opinion…’ – The Telegraph

‘… invaluable surveys of the national mood…’ – Guardian

‘… examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions have changed over the past 25 years.’ – Financial Times

The annual British Social Attitudes survey is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research organisation, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain, including analysis of attitudes to religion, reactions to New Labour and lone parenting.

This 27th Report summarises and interprets data from the most recent nationwide survey, as well as drawing invaluable comparisons with the findings of previous years to provide a richer picture and deeper understanding of changing British social values.

The British Social Attitudes survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.