The Spanish Political Attitudes Panel (12 waves)

Abstract

The online POLAT Panel (Spanish Political Attitudes Dataset) tracks changes in the political attitudes and behaviors of 4,633 Spanish individuals over a 10-year period. Unlike most panel surveys that primarily emphasize socio-economic characteristics, the POLAT Panel focuses mainly on political variables. Conducted across 12 waves from 2010 to 2020, the dataset provides valuable longitudinal insights into how citizens’ political views change over time. It allows researchers to analyze shifts in public opinion in the context of significant events such as the financial crisis and the associated wave of protests, the rise of populism and the appearance of new political parties, or the COVID-19 pandemic. By tracking individual-level changes over time, the POLAT Panel provides a rich resource for understanding how political attitudes are shaped by both individual experiences and societal events.