Spanish families changed significantly in the last two decades. To what point do socioeconomic factors or family structure influence children’s progress at school?

When the number of female breadwinner couples increases, the division of household chores should be more equitable. Is this really true or do women continue to shoulder a greater workload?

Do we reproduce the behaviour of our parents? Aart Liefbroer talks to us about the intergenerational transmission of demographic behaviour.

How do economic problems affect family stability? The books reviewed tackle changes in gender roles at work and the instability generated by socioeconomic inequality.

A psychoeducational programme from a positive parenting perspective to promote, among others, affective bonds and educational relationships within the family setting.

25.6% of Spanish households were made up of one adult without children in 2017. Which family model is predominant in the rest of Europe? 

Is there a greater risk of poverty and social exclusion among single-parent households? 48% of such homes suffered  economic difficulties in Spain in 2017.

32.5% of Spanish single-parent families say that they have significant difficulties in paying for childcare services. Do households with two adults have easier access to these services?

Economic reasons, availability of places, distance, timetable flexibility, etc. What factors determine access to nurseries?

We analyse the difference between the average scores in reading and mathematics for pupils according to their family income levels. Are we above or below neighbouring countries?

80.1% of households with two adults and no children live in an owned home. In the case of single-parent households, this percentage falls to 65%.

54.5% of single-parent households have no capacity to tackle unforeseen expenses. What type of material shortages do other households have? 

The highest percentage of households with very low employment intensity stands at 24.6% and corresponds to single-parent households. What happens with other households?

Which homes are the happiest? Families with children state that they are happier than those without children to look after.

Do families with children attend cultural activities more  often? This indicator shows the percentage of cultural participation according to household type. 

16.5% of families with children in the home cannot afford to enjoy cultural activities, a percentage that increases to 20.3% in the case of single-parent households.