Scale Overview & Construct
6-item battery measuring attitudes toward immigration: admission preferences (3 items) and perceived impact on economy, culture, and quality of life (3 items).
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only.
License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Citation: Sides, J., & Citrin, J. (2007). European opinion about immigration. British Journal of Political Science, 37(3), 477–504; European Social Survey European Research Infrastructure (ESS ERIC), ESS Round 10/11 Source Questionnaire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Immigration Attitudes Battery (ESS)?
6-item battery measuring attitudes toward immigration: admission preferences (3 items) and perceived impact on economy, culture, and quality of life (3 items).
How long does the Immigration Attitudes Battery (ESS) take?
It takes about 3 minutes to answer all 6 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.