Articles by subject area
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Who is affected by loneliness and social isolation?
December 2019
The most visible face of loneliness is the feeling of not having people to call on or trust in case of need. Who does it affect most? We analyse the influence of factors such as age and gender.
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Why do men not use work-family reconciliation measures?
October 2019
According to this study, following new additions to the family only 4% of fathers requested reduced working hours, versus 37.7% of mothers.
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Does unemployment harm mental health?
September 2019
Stress, depression, insomnia, tension, feeling of uselessness… This article analyses how the mental health of workers was affected by the economic crisis and long-term unemployment.
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The evolution of the economy and the rejection of immigration in Europe
July 2019
Behind rejection of the other, and xenophobia, lie factors such as the country’s macroeconomic evolution, individual economic vulnerability and worker exposure to job competition.
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Housing system and welfare state. The Spanish case within the European context
July 2019
The welfare system in Spain has never paid great attention to housing. However, it is a key aspect and one that has repercussions in other dimensions such as health and education.