Study title

Since 1997, MedieAkademin has carried out an annual survey titled The Institutional Trust. The survey has focused on major social institutions, such as the parliament, big business, the daily press, and TV/radio, as well as some specific companies such as Sveriges Television, TV4, IKEA, Skandia, and Volvo. The number of institutions included has varied somewhat over the years. Some of the institutions and companies have been measured every year while others have been investigated more irregularly. The survey was carried out by TNS Gallup and involved 766 individuals who were interviewed by telephone between October 28 and November 14, 2005. The survey comprised 28 institutions/companies/brands and 10 leaders. The 2005 survey also included questions regarding opinions about the future. Purpose: To study the trust that Swedish people have in social institutions, political parties, media, brands/companies, and leaders.