ABSTRACT
Research on benefit morale requires tools capable of capturing a latent, non-observable construct. The chapter outlines the decision to use methodological triangulation, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, with a nationwide CAWI survey as the main empirical instrument. Welfare attitudes are treated as observable manifestations of benefit morale, allowing the researchers to study how respondents evaluate concrete welfare-related situations. Challenges arise from the ethical sensitivity of topics such as abuse and non-take-up, which may influence the sincerity of responses. The chapter presents detailed sample characteristics, including financial situation, labour market status and level of education, providing essential context for interpreting later findings. The methodological framework reflects the exploratory nature of the project and the absence of established tools for studying benefit morale at scale. Triangulation is justified as a strategy for generating a comprehensive picture of welfare-related norms and behavioural predispositions.
