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New research has found that 9% of young adults in the UK are caring for someone.
New analysis finds that migrants are around three times more likely to be in rented accommodation than their UK-born neighbours.
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Understanding Society funds doctorates on families, pregnancy and early childhood, and survey methods.
New research compares pre-pandemic data with 2020 lockdowns
The 2022 Good Childhood Report shows a continuing decline in children's wellbeing.
Transitioning from having a mortgage to outright ownership is associated with the biggest improvement in reported mental health that increases in magnitude over time.
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The poorest parents in Britain must spend three times as much of their income on childcare as the richest households, a think-tank has highlighted.
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Analysis from the think tank the Social Market Foundation has found that women who have a child lose a significant amount of income over the following decade.
New research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on productivity at work could be a contributing factor to why women earn less than men.
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The Understanding Society data from the Harmonized Histories international comparative dataset is now available to download from the UK Data Service.
We’re reviewing questionnaire content on green behaviour and attitudes and have opened a consultation for researchers and policymakers who would like to give feedback and suggestions.
Using data collected from more than 2,000 people aged between 50-75 years old, research has shown that outgoing people have more trouble retiring.
A new study has found that opportunities for UK migrants are highly gendered, with migrant women experiencing lower employment rates after becoming a parent.
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