German Internet Panel (GIP)
The GIP investigates individual attitudes and preferences that are relevant in political and economic decision-making processes in a sample of individuals aged 16 to 75 from across Germany. The study began in 2012 with around 1,600 participants, and was supplemented by new participants in 2014 and 2018. As of 2025, there are over 3,500 active participants. Since 2012, surveys have been conducted bi-monthly, with a core wave taking place annually. As of 2025, the GIP is conducting its 80th survey wave.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
3,500 (participants as of 2025)
Age at first data collection
16 - 75 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
The population aged 16 to 75 years in Germany.
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2012
Primary Institutions
University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim, UMA)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Computer, paper or task testing (e.g. cognitive testing, theory of mind doll task, attention computer tasks)
- Self-report questionnaire – online
- Qualitative survey
- None
- None
Engagement
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