Kakovost družbe
Kakovost družbe močno vpliva na dobro počutje in kakovost življenja. Po svetovni gospodarski krizi se je zaupanje Evropejcev v družbo in njene institucije zmanjšalo, kar je povzročilo zaskrbljenost zaradi gospodarske in socialne negotovosti, zaznanih neenakosti, družbenih napetosti in pomanjkanja pravičnosti. Z gospodarskim okrevanjem se je povrnilo tudi zaupanje v institucije. Vendar pa je izboljšanje družbene strukture in udeležbe državljanov še vedno pomembno za kakovost življenja posameznikov in odpornost družbe kot celote.
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Premoščanje vrzeli: Neenakosti pri dostopu do izobraževanja in oskrbe v zgodnjem otroštvu
Čeprav sta bila predšolska vzgoja in varstvo (ECEC) v središču številnih nedavnih pobud EU, obstaja tveganje, da nekateri otroci ostanejo zapostavljeni. Ta članek obravnava stopnje udeležbe v ECEC in želi preučiti, kako lahko otroci, ogroženi zaradi revščine ali socialne izključenosti, dostopajo do tega pomembnega dela izobraževalnega sistema.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.Spremljanje geografskih razlik: regionalna konvergenca
To poročilo preučuje 'pravico do ostanka' v regijah EU in raziskuje, zakaj nekatere skupnosti uspevajo, druge pa upadejo. Raziskava obravnava vprašanje v šestih ključnih vidikih – dostop do osnovnih storitev, priložnosti na trgu dela, kakovost okolja, digitalna povezljivost, razpoložljivost stanovanj in institucionalna učinkovitost – in prikazuje kombinacijo dejavnikov, ki ljudi bodisi spodbujajo k ostanku bodisi jih odganjajo.To je izbor najpomembnejših ugotovitev v zvezi s to temo.
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.
Raziskovalci agencije Eurofound zagotavljajo strokovno znanje in jih je mogoče kontaktirati za vprašanja ali poizvedbe medijev.
Daphne Ahrendt
Senior research managerDaphne Ahrendt je višja vodja raziskav v enoti za socialno politiko pri Eurofoundu. Odkar se je leta 2013 pridružila Eurofoundu, je njeno delo zajemalo širok razpon področij socialne politike. Trenutno usklajuje Eurofoundove dejavnosti v zvezi z upravljanjem in razvojem raziskav ter vodi pripravo in analizo e-raziskav o covidu-19. Daphne ima več kot 20 let izkušenj kot raziskovalka pri mednarodnih raziskavah, pred tem pa je delala v enoti Eurobarometra pri Evropski komisiji in v Nacionalnem centru za družbene raziskave v Londonu, kjer je sodelovala pri mednarodnem programu družbenih raziskav. Daphne je magistrirala iz politike kazenskega pravosodja na London School of Economics in diplomirala iz političnih znanosti na državni univerzi v San Franciscu.
Massimiliano Mascherini
Head of UnitMassimiliano Mascherini je od oktobra 2019 vodja enote za socialne politike pri Eurofoundu. Eurofoundu se je pridružil leta 2009 kot vodja raziskav, kjer je oblikoval in koordiniral projekte o zaposlovanju mladih, NEET-ih in enakosti spolov. Leta 2017 je postal višji vodja raziskav in vodil nove raziskave o spremljanju konvergence v EU. Poleg tega je vodil zasnovo Evropske raziskave kakovosti življenja 2026. Leta 2025 je prejel nagrado Brendan Walsh za najboljši članek, objavljen v Economic and Social Review. Prej je bil znanstveni sodelavec v Skupnem raziskovalnem centru Evropske komisije. Študiral je na Univerzi v Firencah, kjer je študiral aktuarske in statistične vede ter pridobil doktorat iz uporabne statistike. Leta 2014 je pridobil znanstveno kvalifikacijo kot izredni profesor socialne statistike in demografije na italijanskem ministrstvu za univerze in raziskave. Bil je gostujoči sodelavec na Univerzi v Sydneyju in na Univerzi v Aalborgu ter gostujoči profesor na Papeški akademiji družbenih znanosti.
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