The 2024 cross-sectional data, along with the cumulative cross-sectional file for the General Social Survey (GSS), is now available in SAS, Stata, and SPSS formats.
GSS Data Explorer, from NORC at the University of Chicago, makes it easier than ever to use the data collected by the GSS. You can find and analyze the GSS data you need, save datasets, or generate custom extracts to analyze in your own statistical program.
Has NORC contacted you to participate in the General Social Survey? If so, be sure to check out our Survey Participants page to learn more about the GSS, how your responses will be used and why your voice matters!
The GSS is one of the most influential studies in the social sciences, and is frequently referenced in leading publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press. Turn to us for advice on how to use the research and access to experts who can help you analyze GSS data to answer your key questions.
Are you a GSS data user with research to share? Add your reference to the GSS bibliography.
