Is our knowledge of Christianity in decline?

Is our knowledge of Christianity in decline?

As we celebrate Easter, the most important Christian festival, survey research data makes it clear that our knowledge and practice of Christianity is in full decline. Much of the evidence for this is accessible via the AMSR archive*, revealing for instance that:...
How have we changed since 1938?

How have we changed since 1938?

Perhaps the earliest and most comprehensive measurement of British attitudes on political and social issues is contained in a series of surveys conducted by Gallup for the News Chronicle on the eve of the Second World War. The findings from these are bound to be of...
Have attitudes to women in the workplace changed?

Have attitudes to women in the workplace changed?

The Archive of Market and Social Research (AMSR) is collecting a record of research on behaviours, attitudes and lives over the decades and how they change, or remain the same. Several books and papers relating to women in the workplace are already part of its...
Can research help us understand loneliness?

Can research help us understand loneliness?

For many, Valentine’s Day is an occasion for declarations of love. For others, it might prompt reflections on loneliness. Loneliness is being taken increasingly seriously. The government has set out a strategy to address it, with the appointment of a Loneliness...
Rory Sutherland gives keynote speech at AMSR event

Rory Sutherland gives keynote speech at AMSR event

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of the Ogilvy Group UK, gave the keynote speech at AMSR’s IPA Event, highlighting the importance of the archive to better understand the patterns of what change and what remain the same over time. Full story and details of the event can...