First European Quality of Life Survey: Families, work and social networks

Saraceno, Chiara; Olagnero, Manuela; Torrioni, Paola

Panoramica

Rapporto di ricerca

First European Quality of Life Survey: Families, work and social networks

Pubblicato: 11 October 2005

Chiara Saracenoand 2 other authors

Social inclusion

Work-life balance

Condizioni di vita

This report explores how families, social networks and work–life balance issues affect quality of life. The survey shows that time constraints in the workplace impact negatively on overall quality of life, formation of families and family life. It highlights that people, particularly in the new Member States, often find it difficult to provide the necessary care for children and the elderly because of work commitments.

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N. di riferimento

EF0592

Riepilogo del rapporto

21 December 2005

First European Quality of Life Survey: Families, work and social networks (summary)

Family support, social contacts and an adequate work–life balance are essential factors in overall quality of life for individuals. However, time constraints resulting from changing work and family patterns are having a negative impact on personal life. People are finding it difficult to find time to look after older people and children and due to work pressures often put off starting a family until they are older. A recent Foundation report explores quality of life from the point of view of households and families in Europe. This paper is a short summary of the main findings of the report.