Does scientific evidence have an impact on public policies? According to
this experiment, it will have greater repercussions if it is delivered via
the media and other think tanks aligned with the ideology of political
leaders.
In times of crisis, do citizens prefer to adopt a more technical type of
government? According to this study, technocratic attitudes among Spanish
people increased during the pandemic, especially among right-wing voters.
Political, socioeconomic, and technological changes. We are immersed in
major changes that are deserving of geopolitical analysis. To see where we
are and where we are heading, together with the Barcelona International
Studies Institute, we will debate on new industrial and technological
challenges in this series of seminars.
People aged from 60 to 75 years show favourable attitudes towards seeking
help for mental health, especially women, people with higher levels of
education, and those who have previously received psychological care.
However, a lack of knowledge of the resources available and difficulties
perceived in accessing them continue to be major obstacles.
Racism and discrimination cause a deterioration of well-being and increase
the risk of social isolation of racialized migrants. This study shows that
social mentoring does not increase well-being in general, but acts as a
protective factor: it prevents discrimination from translating into greater
loneliness and contributes to maintaining social bonds of inclusion.
This study provides empirical data on social inclusion policies in Spain,
showing significant impacts on employment, social support, education,
digital skills and housing. The outcomes reinforce the importance of
designing evidence-based public policies.