Data Release 4 for the 2022 GSS Cross-section data, featuring a new multi-mode design, are now available. The additional data features expand survey paradata on interviewer characteristics, incentives, survey length, respondent selection, and the data collection design. We encourage users to review the documentation and consider the potential impact of the experiments and data collection approach on the survey estimates.

If you are interested in submitting new content for the 2026 GSS, the call for the 2026 GSS Module Competition is now available. The deadline is February 10th, 2025.  

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Find help for your General Social Survey (GSS) ​questions at NORC.


For Survey Participants

Do you have questions about participating in the GSS? Contact us by phone or email at:​
(888) 837-8988
mygss@norc.org

 

For General GSS Requests

Submit a question/request to the General Social Survey

Dr. Rene Bautista, Director of the General Social Survey
55 East Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 201-6847
GSS@norc.org

For Media Inquiries

Eric Young, External Affairs Manager
young-eric@norc.org
(301) 634-9536

 

For all other questions about the GSS, please visit the FAQ page on this site, the Help and Resources page of our GSS Data Explorer website, or complete our Contact form and a member of our staff will reply promptly.