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School closures were responsible for around half the decline in mental health experienced by mothers during the coronavirus pandemic
A new report has investigated the impact of mental health disorders in childhood and how they can affect factors like education, relationships and future plans.
One in nine adults had consistently very poor or deteriorating mental health during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.
For the first time, new research shows a link between using social media and binge drinking
Just one third of people in the UK managed to access the hospital care they needed at the peak of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
While 3.7 million older people report that they or others in their household have been unable to eat healthy and nutritious food.
New research comparing the experiences of informal care givers in the UK and the Netherlands has found that providing care can lead to lower mental health.
According to new research, UK adults from ethnic minority groups who experience racial discrimination have poorer mental and physical health than those who don’t.
Understanding Society has launched its tenth Insights report, celebrating 10 waves of data
New analysis shows that a variety of factors influence whether people want to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
New research using Understanding Society has found that the first Covid lockdown saw more people reporting common mental health disorders.
The Brexit decision has lessened the sense of discrimination and frustration felt by Non-EU immigrants, particularly since their visa restrictions have been enforced from 2010 by the UK government.
Join Understanding Society for a week of online debates exploring policy in a 'post-Covid' world.
Understanding Society has reached the milestone of 10 waves of data!
Furlough protects wellbeing for people in insecure jobs
Analysis of the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey shows an increase in psychological distress and more binge drinking during coronavirus lockdown.
Many researchers have quoted midlife as the worst time for personal wellbeing but new research has found the biggest decrease in life satisfaction is actually during adolescence.
Women, young children, key workers and BAME groups are stuggling with sleep during the coronavirus lockdown.
New research has found that life after divorce appears to be easier for childless older adults than for those who are parents.
A recent survey has found that people aged 70 and over have been mostly well-supported during lockdown by family, friends and neighbours. However, there seems to be a small but vulnerable group of older people whose daily living needs are not being met.
New data from Understanding Society shows the impact of the coronavirus on NHS treatment for people with long-term health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Strong family ties help protect teenagers from experiencing the harsh nature of adolescent bullying, says new report.
The first Wave of the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey is now available to researchers
We've expanded and refreshed the User Guide for the Understanding Society main survey.
The Economic and Social Research Council has announced new support for Understanding Society, taking data collection for the Study up to the end of 2025.
How inequality really can get 'under our skin'
Understanding Society are now accepting question suggestions for new COVID-19 survey.
Understanding Society is launching a new survey to look specifically at the impact of coronavirus.
Important information for participants on Understanding Society interviews during the coronavirus outbreak
As one of the most common medical conditions in the UK, does depression make a difference to people's voting behaviour?
Understanding Society invites proposals for the content and design of the 2021 Innovation Panel survey.
New research confirms that low numbers of young people are vaping (using e-cigarettes), with vaping more common in young people from disadvantaged households who had never smoked before.
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The Economic and Social Research Council is the primary funder of the study The Study is led by a team at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex.
