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Many researchers have quoted midlife as the worst time for personal wellbeing but new research has found the biggest decrease in life satisfaction is actually during adolescence.
Women, young children, key workers and BAME groups are stuggling with sleep during the coronavirus lockdown.
New research has found that life after divorce appears to be easier for childless older adults than for those who are parents.
A recent survey has found that people aged 70 and over have been mostly well-supported during lockdown by family, friends and neighbours. However, there seems to be a small but vulnerable group of older people whose daily living needs are not being met.
New data from Understanding Society shows the impact of the coronavirus on NHS treatment for people with long-term health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Strong family ties help protect teenagers from experiencing the harsh nature of adolescent bullying, says new report.
The first Wave of the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey is now available to researchers
We've expanded and refreshed the User Guide for the Understanding Society main survey.
The Economic and Social Research Council has announced new support for Understanding Society, taking data collection for the Study up to the end of 2025.
How inequality really can get 'under our skin'
Understanding Society are now accepting question suggestions for new COVID-19 survey.
Understanding Society is launching a new survey to look specifically at the impact of coronavirus.
Important information for participants on Understanding Society interviews during the coronavirus outbreak
As one of the most common medical conditions in the UK, does depression make a difference to people's voting behaviour?
Understanding Society invites proposals for the content and design of the 2021 Innovation Panel survey.
New research confirms that low numbers of young people are vaping (using e-cigarettes), with vaping more common in young people from disadvantaged households who had never smoked before.
New research from the Health Foundation using Understanding Society also shows that people in low-quality jobs are more likely to report poor health.
Understanding Society has launched its ninth Insights report. This year we focus on three areas of research: social integration, work and health, and geographical mobility. .
New research from the University of Warwick found that human memory is significantly worse in parts of England with high levels of air pollution.
With over two million people now working as freelancers in the UK, researchers have been looking at whether freelance work has an impact on wellbeing.
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The Economic and Social Research Council is the primary funder of the study The Study is led by a team at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex.
