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Health inequalities and the class system

Whichever definition of social class we considered, we found that people with a more advantaged social position had: 1. better self-rated physical and mental health 2. lowerSee more

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Health and wellbeing

WebHealth, exercise, sleep, mental wellbeing, nutrition, disability - Understanding Society collects information about participant's physical and mental health throughout …

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The health case for basic income

WebThis project. Our aim is to give policymakers evidence to use in developing and implementing pilots, trials and basic income schemes – and analysing large …

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Wellbeing dashboard

WebThe dashboard uses data from the main Understanding Society survey where our participants answer a range of questions annually (shown as line charts) or less …

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People in poverty work longer hours and live shorter lives

WebPeople in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods work longer hours than those in the rest of the country but live shorter lives with more years in ill health costing …

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Is teaching bad for your health

WebResearchers at UCL’s Institute of Education have used Understanding Society data to show that, although teaching is a stressful job, it is not bad for people’s …

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Mental health: how living in the city and country compare

WebIndeed, research has found that the region of the country you live in may be more important when it comes to your mental health than whether you live in the city or …

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Understanding Society and health: why social research needs …

WebUnderstanding Society and health: why social research needs biomarkers. The Understanding Society study began in 2009, and uses surveys to learn about the …

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Moving back in with parents improves mental health

WebA new study by the Institute for Social and Economic Research has found that the boomerang generation of adults, aged 21-35 moving back in with their parents, …

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Religious people coped better during the pandemic

WebIn a recent working paper, researchers from the University of Cambridge examined if religious people had better mental health during the UK lockdowns.

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Does religion matter for wellbeing

WebResearch suggests that attending religious services is associated with greater wellbeing and a reduced risk of mental ill health. But it is difficult to draw general …

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Pollution, life satisfaction and health

Weblow birth weight. premature birth. childhood respiratory diseases. Air pollution can also damage the brain and nervous system, which can lead to mental health issues, …

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How do mental health problems impact money worries over time

WebThe research shows that in total, nearly 800,000 people experienced both long term mental health problems and long-term financial difficulties between 2019-2022. …

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Health equity in England: the Marmot review 10 years on

WebSummary. Ten years since the publication of The Marmot Review, for the first time in more than 100 years life expectancy has failed to increase across the country, …

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Does mental health affect educational achievement

WebIn 2017, the first national survey of children and young people’s mental health in over a decade revealed that one in seven young people aged 11-16 has a mental …

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What influences Londoners’ wellbeing

WebTogether, these variables accounted for 75% of the variation in Londoners’ wellbeing outcomes explained by our model. Satisfaction with leisure time clearly had the …

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Understanding Society Wave 13

Web22 November 2023. The latest wave of Understanding Society is now available from the UK Data Service. Wave 13 is the latest data release of the Understanding Society main …

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Unemployment and mental health: why both require action for …

WebPublication date. April 15, 2021. Summary. Analysis from our healthy lives team shows it’s vital for policymakers to act upstream in tackling unemployment and mental health …

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