Our digital lives and our wellbeing
What does internet and smartphone use do to wellbeing, especially for the young?
Interviews with researchers and experts on findings and policy issues.
Some of our podcasts are short introductions to a topic, whilst others are more in-depth conversations. If you have a question about what you hear please do get in touch.
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What does internet and smartphone use do to wellbeing, especially for the young?
Does pollution affect immigrant populations disproportionately?
Can we put a monetary value on what pets bring to our lives?
The subjects you can study, and the career you can expect with an ISER PhD
What are the effects on stress, for parents and teenagers?
How is it affecting us, and how can we tackle it?
Are the arts good for our mental health, or are happier people more likely to engage in the arts?
Do men with degrees do more childcare and housework?
What does an ageing population mean for care, jobs, and communities?
What parenthood means for job moves, and the gender pay gap
An interview with one of our participants
How did COVID-19 affect the mental health of Muslims compared to non-Muslims?
What happened to Understanding Society during the Covid pandemic?
Does private renting age you faster than owning a house?
All about Understanding Society’s ‘PEACH’ file
The challenges and opportunities of life by the sea
What does moving back in with your parents mean for wellbeing?
What can data tell us about loneliness and poorer mental health?
Attending religious services is associated with higher wellbeing, but why is this?
What do we think about climate change, and what can we do to tackle it?
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