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Title:
Attitudes in Russia to Social and Political Aspects of Human Trafficking, 2007

Subject Categories:
Crime and law enforcement - Law, crime and legal systems
Migration - Population, vital statistics and censuses
Social attitudes and behaviour - Society and culture
Equality and inequality - Social stratification and groupings
Gender roles - Social stratification and groupings

Depositor(s):
Buckley, M., University of Cambridge. Hughes Hall

Principal Investigator(s):
Buckley, M., University of Cambridge. Hughes Hall

Data Collector(s):
Levada Center (Moscow, Russia)

Sponsor(s):
British Academy

Abstract:
This is a mixed-methods collection.

The project collected representative data across Russian regions on attitudes to human trafficking. Since the collapse of the Soviet state, thousands of Russian citizens have been trafficked out of the country as exploited labour, sex slaves, domestic labour, and beggars. This project explored beliefs concerning the origins, nature and extent of human trafficking, and attitudes on what the Russian government should do to address the problem. It captured attitudes on how the state should aid the trafficked and the perceived efficacy of different institutions in dealing with trafficking. It also sought responses on how families should help or not help the trafficked; beliefs on the place of a woman in society, and attitudes towards prostitution.

The data were collected through questions included in a nationwide public opinion poll, and through two focus groups conducted in Moscow (n=12) and Vladimir (n=8). The focus group transcripts are in Russian. English translations of the questionnaire and focus group schedule are included in the user guide.


Main Topics:
Public opinion; human trafficking; Russia.

Coverage:
Dates of Fieldwork: June 2007
Country: Russia
Geography: Moscow; Vladimir; Vladimir Oblast; Moscow Oblast
Spatial Units: quantitaive: Russian Federal Okrugs; qualitative: no spatial unit
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Textual data; Numeric data; Aggregate (macro) level

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:Adult residents of Russia aged 18+

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Multi-stage stratified random sample
Number of Units: Quantitative: 1,600 cases, 8 variables; qualitative: 20 participants
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Focus group
Weighting: Quantitative data weighted by gender, age, level of education, federal okrug, type of community and voting results in the last national election.

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English and Russian
Study Documentation: English and Russian

Access:
Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
Availability: ESDS Qualidata, UK Data Archive
Contact: Help desk: qualidata@esds.ac.uk

Date of Release:
First Edition: 17 February 2010

Copyright:
Copyright M. Buckley

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