Qualidade da sociedade
A qualidade da sociedade tem um grande impacto no bem-estar e na qualidade de vida. Na sequência da crise económica mundial, a confiança dos europeus na sociedade e nas suas instituições diminuiu, causando preocupações quanto à insegurança económica e social, às desigualdades percecionadas, às tensões sociais e à falta de justiça. Com a recuperação econômica, a confiança nas instituições também se recuperou. No entanto, a melhoria do tecido social e a participação dos cidadãos continuam a ser significativas tanto para a qualidade de vida individual como para a resiliência da sociedade no seu conjunto.
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Reduzindo a lacuna: Desigualdades no acesso à educação e ao cuidado na primeira infância
Embora a educação e cuidado na primeira infância (ECEC) tenham estado no centro de várias iniciativas recentes da UE, existe o risco de que algumas crianças estejam ficando para trás. Este artigo analisa as taxas de participação no ECEC e busca examinar como crianças em risco de pobreza ou exclusão social podem acessar essa parte importante do sistema educacional.The roots of Europe's mental health crisis run deep
This article looks at the trends, the groups at risk, the services and policies in the area of mental health. The European Commission’s communication on a comprehensive approach to mental health, adopted in June 2023, aims to place mental health on an equal footing with physical health and ensure a new, cross-sectoral approach to mental health issues. But, solutions must be sought not only narrowly within mental health care, but also in improving living and working conditions and facilitating social and economic inclusion.Monitoramento das disparidades geográficas: Convergência regional
Este relatório examina o 'direito de permanecer' em todas as regiões da UE, explorando por que algumas comunidades prosperam enquanto outras declinam. Examinando a questão em seis aspectos críticos – acesso a serviços essenciais, oportunidades no mercado de trabalho, qualidade ambiental, conectividade digital, disponibilidade de moradia e eficácia institucional – a pesquisa mapeia a combinação de fatores que incentivam as pessoas a permanecer ou as afastam.Esta é uma seleção dos resultados mais importantes sobre este tema.
16 November 2022
Maintaining trust during the COVID-19 pandemic
The report examines how citizens’ trust in institutions – including national governments, the EU, science and the media – evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The role of the media is analysed, in particular the relationship between the use of social media and trust and the impact of misinformation (incorrect or misleading information) and disinformation (deliberately deceptive information) during the crisis period. Based on an extensive literature review, the report describes the consequences of COVID-19 policy measures, with a focus on citizens’ trust in their national institutions and in the EU. The report outlines the dynamics of trust and discontent in the context of the pandemic, including the influence of the vaccination roll-out.
9 November 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on young people in the EU
Following a long recovery from the economic crisis (2007–2013), young people in the EU proved to be more vulnerable to the effects of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people were more likely than older groups to experience job loss, financial insecurity and mental health problems. They reported reduced life satisfaction and mental well-being associated with the stay-at-home requirements and school closures. While governments responded quickly to the pandemic, most efforts to mitigate the effects of restrictions were temporary measures aimed at preventing job loss and keeping young people in education. This report explores the effects of the pandemic on young people, particularly in terms of their employment, well-being and trust in institutions, and assesses the various policy measures introduced to alleviate these effects.
16 September 2021
Towards the future of Europe: Social factors shaping optimism and pessimism among citizens
For more than a decade, uncertainty about the future in most parts of the EU has been growing. Many people believe society is in decline and this has given rise to a general sense of pessimism. Is there a link between the rising popularity of anti-establishment parties and increasing pessimism? These negative sentiments could adversely affect the political climate within individual Member States and also undermine the legitimacy of the European project. This report identifies the key drivers of people’s perceptions about the future and explores whether optimists and pessimists differ in their socioeconomic, cultural and political characteristics. To examine the extent to which optimists and pessimists behave and feel differently, the report looks at their socioeconomic and sociopolitical profiles. Finally, it explores how the level of optimism differs in the Member States in relation to country context. The analyses use data from before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the results demonstrate the importance of monitoring how people’s feelings about the future evolve during the recovery from the crisis.
30 March 2021
Wealth distribution and social mobility
This report explores the distribution of household wealth in the EU Member States and analyses the role of wealth in social mobility. Using data from three datasets (the Household Finance and Consumption Survey, the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe and the Luxembourg Wealth Study), it focuses on wealth per household member. Wealth composition is compared across social groups and countries, and the role of housing assets in wealth distribution and negative wealth is assessed. The findings show that parental background, including parental wealth, has an impact on educational and wealth mobility. In order to promote equality of opportunities in terms of access to education and housing, the impact of wealth inequalities, including differences in parental wealth, should be counterbalanced. The report also suggests that regularising wealth declaration in the EU could be a way of promoting social justice by minimising hidden wealth and combating tax evasion.
27 January 2020
What makes capital cities the best places to live?
Quality of life data show that in most countries, the capital city has advantages compared to the regions outside the capital. In light of the continued growth of capital city populations and the concentration of resources within them, this policy brief explores the source of the advantages of capital cities in quality of life. Are these advantages mostly related to specific demographics that these cities nurture and attract? Or do these advantages stem from opportunities that major cities provide due to their scale and economic growth?
The policy brief aims to clarify why policy should focus on both the economy and society when it comes to advancing economic, social and territorial cohesion.
12 November 2018
Social cohesion and well-being in Europe
This report provides an analysis of European societies in terms of social cohesion – in particular, social tensions, perceived social exclusion and community engagement are explored as key dimensions. It analyses the links between societal characteristics (quality of society) and well-being of different social groups. The analysis looks at how perceived levels of societal tensions have changed in European societies over time (2003–2016). It also examines which dimensions of social cohesion are most important for individual well-being. The report is based on data from Eurofound’s European Quality of Life Survey 2016, the fourth survey since 2003.
Os investigadores da Eurofound disponibilizam os seus conhecimentos especializados e podem ser contactados para questões ou pedidos dos meios de comunicação social.
Daphne Ahrendt
Senior research managerDaphne Ahrendt é gestora sénior de investigação na unidade de Políticas Sociais da Eurofound. Desde que ingressou na Eurofound em 2013, o seu trabalho abrangeu um vasto leque de domínios de política social. Atualmente, coordena a atividade de gestão e desenvolvimento de inquéritos da Eurofound e lidera a preparação e análise dos inquéritos eletrónicos sobre a COVID-19. Daphne tem mais de 20 anos de experiência como investigadora a trabalhar em inquéritos internacionais, tendo trabalhado anteriormente na Unidade Eurobarómetro da Comissão Europeia e no Centro Nacional de Investigação Social em Londres, onde trabalhou no Programa Internacional de Inquéritos Sociais. Daphne possui mestrado em Políticas de Justiça Criminal pela London School of Economics e bacharelado em Ciência Política pela San Francisco State University.
Massimiliano Mascherini
Head of UnitMassimiliano Mascherini é chefe da unidade de Políticas Sociais da Eurofound desde outubro de 2019. Ingressou na Eurofound em 2009 como gerente de pesquisa, projetando e coordenando projetos sobre emprego juvenil, NEETs e igualdade de gênero. Em 2017, tornou-se gerente sênior de pesquisa e liderou novas pesquisas sobre monitoramento da convergência na UE. Além disso, liderou a conceituação da Pesquisa Europeia de Qualidade de Vida de 2026. Em 2025, recebeu o prêmio Brendan Walsh pelo melhor artigo publicado na Economic and Social Review. Anteriormente, foi oficial científico no Centro Conjunto de Pesquisa da Comissão Europeia. Ele estudou na Universidade de Florença, onde se especializou em ciências atuariais e estatísticas e obteve doutorado em Estatística Aplicada. Em 2014, obteve a qualificação científica como Professor Associado de Estatística Social e Demografia pelo Ministério da Universidade e Pesquisa da Itália. Ele foi pesquisador visitante na Universidade de Sydney e na Universidade de Aalborg, além de professor visitante na Pontifícia Academia de Ciências Sociais.
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