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After-school socio-educational services from the perspective of children, adolescents, and professionals
October 2026
After-school socio-educational services are key reference spaces for children and adolescents in contexts of social vulnerability. Those who attend feel listened to, respected, and safe; they receive socioemotional and academic support and present a life satisfaction similar to that of their peer population. Furthermore, professionals also report high job satisfaction.
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Characterization of healthcare professionals with low levels of professional burnout
October 2026
Only one out of every four healthcare professionals manages to stay free of burnout. Those who succeed in doing so sleep more, feel less tired, and show better mental health indicators. Social support, emotional stability, recognition, and favorable working conditions are also factors associated with their well-being. Caring for care providers is a necessary condition to guarantee quality care and a sustainable healthcare system.
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Do younger older adults seek help? Key insights from a national study on mental health
September 2026
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.
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Social mentoring, well-being, and mental health among racialised migrants
August 2026
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.
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An analysis of Spain’s social inclusion policies based on randomised evaluations
June 2026
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.
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Concern and hope drive climate action among emerging and early adults in Spain
June 2026
Concern and hope regarding climate change coexist in the majority of young people and adults, and people feeling both tend to be better informed and act in a more pro-environmental way.
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Do family-friendly policies raise fertility? The role of firms in Spain*
May 2026
Work-life balance policies that strengthen job stability can contribute to increasing fertility by improving compatibility between work and motherhood, but they also pose challenges for female recruitment.
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Households in transition in Spain and Portugal
May 2026
Households in Spain and Portugal underwent significant change between 1991 and 2022. This report shows how the average household size has decreased, the number of single-person households has increased, and shared living structures have undergone transformation according to age and gender.
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Emotional well-being in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families
April 2026
How do children with neurodevelopmental disorders feel emotionally? This study reveals more depression, anxiety, and difficulties regulating emotions, especially when there are multiple diagnoses, and calls for including families as a key part of of assessment and intervention.
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Gender gaps in the valuation of working conditions
March 2026
What is more important than salary? Flexibility, short commutes, and a good working environment... although the biggest difference emerges when safety against harassment comes into play.