Abstract:

The two primary objectives of the General Social Survey (GSS) are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time; and to provide information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest.

This survey collects data on family, social support and retirement for Canadians aged 45 years and over. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the needs and experiences of these Canadians by examining key transitions related to their families, care giving and receiving, work and retirement.

General Social Survey 20th Anniversary Project:

Twenty cycles of GSS have now been completed. Over the years, a wealth of data has been collected and many interesting results have been discovered and published. The GSS Twentieth Anniversary Project is designed to celebrate this wealth of information and provide data and tools to help researchers to analyze trends in Canadian society over the last twenty years. cycle 01 - cycle 20 (zip)

GENERAL SOCIAL SURVEY: An Overview (pdf)

Survey years available at this site:

2007 - Cycle 21
2006 - Cycle 20
2005 - Cycle 19
2004 - Cycle 18
2003 - Cycle 17
2002 - Cycle 16
2001 - Cycle 15
2000 - Cycle 14

1999 - Cycle 13
1998 - Cycle 12
1996 - Cycle 11
1995 - Cycle 10
1994 - Cycle 09
1993 - Cycle 08
1992 - Cycle 07
1991 - Cycle 06
1990 - Cycle 05

1989 - Cycle 04
1988 - Cycle 03
1986 - Cycle 02
1985 - Cycle 01

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