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Social Weather Stations (SWS)


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SWS was established in August 1985 as a private non-stock, nonprofit social research institution. Its members are social scientists in economics, political science, sociology, statistics, market research, and other fields. Its basic functions include:

  • social analysis and research, with stress on social indicators and the development of new data sources
  • design and implementation of social, economic, and political surveys, including public opinion polls
  • the dissemination of research findings through publications, seminars, briefings, and other channels
Specific activities include:

Syndicated/Omnibus Surveys
  • quarterly syndicated survey for the Social Weather Reports
  • omnibus surveys, where sponsors may commission any number of items
Special or Dedicated Surveys for specific populations or study groups; impact assessment studies; project benefit monitoring studies

Training and Consultancy on social surveying and opinion polling for
  •   overnment and private institutions
  • other countries, e.g., Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
Cross-country Survey Research through membership in the
  • International Social Survey Programme (ISSP)
  • World Values Survey (WVS)
  • Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES)
Data Dissemination
  • presentations to top policymakers, specialists and the general public
  •  publication of results through media releases and the SWS website
  • sharing the SWS survey datasets with researchers for further analysis
  • paper presentations in both local and foreign conferences

Website: http://www.sws.org.ph/
Tel: [63 2] 926-4308; 924-4456; 924
Fax: [63 2] 920-2181
Address: 52 Malingap Street , Sikatuna Village, , Quezon City , Philippines