The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released a new statistical bulletin on the views and wellbeing of young people aged 16 to 24 years in the UK prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A new report suggests there has been a large increase in the proportion of people living in deep poverty (that is, more than 50% below the poverty line) and they are being significantly impacted by COVID-19.
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.
The CLOSER consortium which brings longitudinal studies together, including Understanding Society, will be expanding its portfolio this month.
Nine out of 10 people in the UK who have worked from home during lockdown want to continue doing so, according to research.
The 2020 Good Childhood Report shows that children's happiness continues to fall.
New research from the University of Essex and the London School of Economics has looked in detail at neighbourhood communication during the coronavirus lockdown and found that ethnic minority communities reported less neighbourhood interaction than majority White British communities.
Women, young children, key workers and BAME groups are stuggling with sleep during the coronavirus lockdown.
Researchers can now access COVID-19 Special Licence datasets.
Data from Wave 3 of the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey is now available.
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.
The coronavirus crisis has strengthened parent-child relationships, according to new data from the Understanding Society COVID-19 study.
The second wave of the Understanding Society COVID-19 survey is now available from the UK Data Service.
We’ve brought together advice on mode effects to help researchers
New data from Understanding Society shows that the vast majority of children were not at school in April, but that 90% were given school work to do at home.
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.
New policy briefing explores social integration and how to promote it
Access to outdoor space, overcrowding, precarious finances and insecure employment are all factors which can cause households to be more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19.
A new report is urging policy makers not to look at older people as one single group and assume that when people hit retirement age they will experience the same issues or have the same needs.
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
New data released today by Understanding Society shows that earnings have fallen for households across the UK, but particularly for the lowest earners, and with severe losses for single parents.
New research shows that women, in particular, become unhappy with their relationships if their partner loses their job
We've expanded and refreshed the User Guide for the Understanding Society main survey.
A new edition of the partnership history file is now available to researchers.
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 is launching a new survey to look specifically at the impact of coronavirus.
Understanding Society are now accepting question suggestions for new COVID-19 survey.
We have published a new data note on geographical mobility to summarise what our data can tell us about internal migration
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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.
