Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas - CIS
The study 3432 'Hábitos democráticos' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
On January 25, at 1:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Preelectoral de Galicia. Elecciones autonómicas 2024' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The study 3433 'Índice de Confianza del Consumidor (ICC). Diciembre 2023' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
The CIS has carried out a survey on democratic habits in Spain and how citizens perceive democracy, our political system and whether they are happy or not with it, among other issues. 89.8% of the people surveyed agree that political parties have the obligation to reach consensus on important issues that affect citizens. Only 7.4% think otherwise. When asked about some issues that have become news due to the lack of agreements between parties, 87.7% assure that it is “very or quite important” that the PSOE and the PP reach an agreement on the renewal of the General Council of the Power of attorney. 91.4% think the same about the fight against gender violence and 93.3% believe that it is “very or quite important” that they agree on fair taxation. Crispation and interest in politics 88.9% of those surveyed believe that there is “a lot or a lot” of political tension in our country. Furthermore, 80.8% are “very or quite” concerned that there is this tension, and 87.7% believe that it is “very or quite important” to reduce tension at the moment in Spain. 58.9% of Spaniards say that politics interests them “a lot or quite a lot”, while 37.3% are interested “little or not at all”. Democracy, the preferred system For 80.7%, democracy is preferable to any other form of government and 6.8% affirm that in “some circumstances, an authoritarian government is preferable to a democratic system.” It should also be noted that 9.5% “do not care about one government or another.” 69.5% of those surveyed agree that “the democratic system rather favors the equitable distribution of wealth,” but the functioning of democracy is close to passing for Spaniards with a 4.99. On the other hand, if we ask how it worked 10 years ago, respondents give it a 6.11 grade. And when asked about the future of democracy 10 years from now, Spaniards are optimistic and approve of it with a 5.23. The study was carried out from December 11 to 15 and has a sample of 6,195 interviews. All the survey data is available to citizens on our website.
On January 18, at 13:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Hábitos democráticos' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The Center for Sociological Research has carried out the monthly barometer for January with the usual questions such as the evaluation of leaders and ministers, vote estimation, the problems that most affect Spaniards and questions about international news, among other issues. Regarding the estimated vote in the month of January, the PSOE reaches 34% of the votes, the PP 32.1%, SUMAR is in third position with 9.7% and VOX obtains 8.3%. . Prime Minister Preference Regarding preferences as President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 30.4% of Spaniards, almost 14 points behind Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who is the favorite for 16.5%. Yolanda Díaz is the favorite for that position for 6% and Santiago Abascal for 4%. Isabel Díaz Ayuso has been mentioned by 3.8% of those surveyed. Regarding the defined respondents, the distances increase: 46.7% of those surveyed who give their opinion prefer Pedro Sánchez as President of the Government, 21.3 points ahead of Feijóo, whom 25.4% prefer, with Yolanda Diaz in third position with 9.2%. Assessment of leaders and ministers Regarding the rating of each of the political leaders, Pedro Sánchez, with an average of 4.42, is the highest rated leader, followed by Yolanda Diaz who achieves a 4.40, Alberto Núñez Feijóo a 4.16, and Santiago Abascal 2.64. Regarding the confidence that the President of the Government inspires, 34.7% of citizens affirm that Pedro Sánchez inspires them “a lot or quite a lot of confidence”, a figure that decreases when asked about the leader of the opposition, since 24.8% They assure that Feijóo inspires them “a lot or quite a bit of confidence.” In this survey, the periodic evaluation of ministers is also carried out. The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, is the best rated with a 5.34, Ernest Urtasun, Minister of Culture, follows with a 5, the Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy, achieves a 4.97 and the Minister of Transition Ecological, Teresa Ribera, obtains 4.93. It should be noted that the degree of knowledge about the new ministers of this legislature is very limited since the Executive was formed recently. The former vice president of the Government and former Minister of Economy, Nadia Calviño, leaves office with a rating of 5.69 - the best in the Executive - and is known by 79.9% of those surveyed. Regarding political parties, the PSOE is considered the party closest to its own ideas by 34% of those surveyed who give their opinion, followed by the PP, with 28.3%. Economic situation When asking respondents about their personal economic situation, 66% stated that their economy was “very good or good”, 10.7% “regular” and 22.5% “bad or very bad”. Respondents believe that the problems that most affect them are “the economic crisis, economic problems” (37%), health in second place (17.6%) and problems related to the quality of employment (14. 1%) in third position. Regarding international conflicts, the war in the Middle East is an issue that worries “a lot or quite a lot” to 70.3% of Spaniards, Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 68.3%, and climate change is the issue that worries the most. at 76.9%. As for Christmas, 84.7% of those surveyed give gifts to family or friends during the Christmas period, 75.4% say they play the Christmas lottery and the Children's lottery, putting up the Christmas tree (73 .6%) have more followers than putting up a nativity scene or nativity scene (48.3%), and 57.5% make donations or help other people. The data from this survey was collected from January 2 to 5, with a sample of 4,016 interviews and is available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es).
On January 17, at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de enero 2024' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The Center for Sociological Research has carried out a survey about perceptions about equality between men and women, and about gender stereotypes. Also about the distribution of household chores, care for dependent people or the behavior of both sexes. Regarding the situation of women in Spain and the inequalities that exist between men and women, 67.2% of women believe that they are “very large or quite large”; When asking men, the figure drops almost 20 points to 48.2%. When comparing the current situation with that of 10 years ago, 70.7% of Spaniards affirm that inequalities are less now and the majority of women also believe that they have decreased (67%) but 22.4% of interviewed indicates that inequalities are the same as a decade ago. 81.2% of women say that “they will not achieve equality unless men also fight for women's rights,” although the figure drops to 74.2% among men who also think so. . The survey shows that 44.1% of men “very or somewhat agree” that “we have come so far in promoting women's equality that men are now being discriminated against”, something they think also 32.5% of women. Now, this statement is false for 65.5% of women. Women in the world of work When asking about some aspects such as salaries, promotion at work or access to positions of responsibility in companies, the difference in opinions between both sexes is notable. For 67.8% of women, the situation for girls to access a position of responsibility is worse, and 50.9% of men, who, on the other hand, also say 39.7%, think the same. that women have the same opportunities. When it comes to reconciling work and family life, 72.5% of women say that they have it worse, and 58.5% of men say that women are the disadvantaged when it comes to combining both activities. 78.1% of women agree with the statement "women have to work harder than men to prove that they can perform the same job." This percentage drops 26 points when we ask men, 51. 8% agree and 46.3% deny that this is the case. Regarding the statement “a woman with an active sexual life is criticized more than a man,” 87.2% of women agree with this and 76.2% of men as well. When talking about compliments, 49.5% of men believe that “it is always nice to receive one”, and the figure drops to 35.7% when asking women, in fact, 60.5% of them are in against this statement. Furthermore, 83.5% of the female population affirms that “most pornography is sexist”, a thesis that men also support, but to a lesser extent (77.6%). Stereotypes For 66.5% of the population, watching pornography is more typical of men than women, the same goes for paying to have sexual relations: 84.9% of those surveyed affirm that it is more typical of the male sex. On the other hand, 55.6% of those surveyed indicate that talking openly about feelings is more typical of women. There is a coincidence of opinions about taking the initiative in a sexual relationship, 71.6% of Spaniards believe that it is appropriate for both sexes equally. Over the last 12 months 49.2% of men have heard sexist comments from friends or family, the figure is similar among women (45.6%). 13.8% of women claim to have witnessed a man sexually harassing a woman and 8.1% of men as well. Regarding discrimination based on sex at work, 9.7% of women claim to have witnessed it and 5.4% of men also claim to have witnessed it. The distribution of care and tasks On a workday, women spend more time on household chores (cleaning, cooking, shopping...) than men, they spend 172 minutes (almost 3 hours) on average per day and they spend 126.76 minutes (2 hours) on average. . But when asking about childcare during a workday, the distance between both sexes increases, while women dedicate 412.25 minutes (6.7 hours) to their children, they spend about 228.88 minutes (3.7 hours) ) of his time. When asking about caring for dependent people, the time is equal, although women spend more time (364.69 minutes, about 6 hours) and men 314.11 minutes (about 5 hours). The data from this survey carried out in November, with a sample of 4,005 interviews, are available to all media and interested people on the website of the Sociological Research Center (www.cis.es).
On January 15, from 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Percepciones sobre la igualdad entre hombres y mujeres y estereotipos de género' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The study 3430 'Calidad de los Servicios Públicos XIV' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
The study 3429 'Índice de Confianza del Consumidor (ICC). Noviembre 2023' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
On January 11, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the ICC (Índice de Confianza del Consumidor) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The study 3431 'Barómetro de diciembre 2023' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
The President of the CIS, José Félix Tezanos, will inaugurate on January 11 the 'V International Conference on Sociology' organized by the Madrid Association of Sociology in collaboration with the FES research committees: Sociology of Organizations and Sociology of Communication and of language. The Conferences, which will take place on January 11 and 12, take place at the Faculty of Information Sciences of the Complutense University of Madrid. On the opening day, José Felix Tezanos will speak, starting at 9:30 a.m., on “Public opinion polls and pre-election surveys.”
The provisional resolution proposal report of December 26, 2023 of the Training Body of the Center for Sociological Research is published, which makes public the award of 10 training scholarships for postgraduates in subjects of interest to the Body for the year 2024.
The Sociological Research Center has carried out a survey on the quality of public services, asking about the degree of satisfaction of Spaniards with the functioning of the administrations and their assessment of the tools offered by electronic administration. 61.3% of Spaniards maintain that they regularly talk about issues related to public services provided by the State administrations, autonomous communities and city councils. Regarding its operation, 45.3% of those surveyed believe that it works in a “very or fairly satisfactory” manner; On the contrary, 9.1% say that they do not feel “satisfied at all.” Top rated public services Among the public services most valued by Spaniards are those related to citizen security (civil protection, police, firefighters), which are considered “very or fairly satisfactory” by 72.5% of those surveyed. Public transport, with 58.6% and assistance in public hospitals with 53.7% are other services that Spaniards value positively. Management improvements When respondents are asked what aspects have improved or worsened in the State administrations, autonomous communities and city councils, 67.8% say that internet access has improved. while 63% say that the time to resolve the procedures has worsened. Personal experiences with the Administration The study also asks what the degree of satisfaction is when they have been contacted personally, by telephone or by mail to carry out administrative procedures. 90.7% rate their experience with the services of cultural centers, senior centers and libraries as quite or very satisfactory; 88.4% with the office that issues the DNI and passports and 81.6% with the Post Office. Certificate, electronic DNI and Cl@ve System 53.4% of Spaniards say they have an electronic certificate and 48% have used it in the last year, with 84.3% of its users being easy or very easy to use. Regarding the cl@ve System, 51% of those surveyed claim to have it and that using it was easy or very easy for 85.3%. Finally, 46.5% of those surveyed claim to have an electronic DNI, although 15% have not activated it. Advantages and disadvantages In conclusion, for Spaniards, Electronic Administration has more advantages than disadvantages (62.9%) and they agree or strongly agree that it improves access to information and knowledge of public services (73.2%). However, 86.1% consider that it excludes people with less computer knowledge and skills. The data from this survey carried out between November 14 and December 1, with a sample of 10,306 interviews, are available to all media and people interested in this website, in the studies section.
The study 11004 'Estudio cualitativo sobre participación política' is now available. Transcriptions and technical documentation are at your disposal. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.
On December 26, at 1:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the survey on 'Calidad de los servicios públicos (XIV)' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.
The CIS has carried out the monthly barometer with the usual questions such as vote estimation, and current questions such as the conflict in the Middle East, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, amnesty or the environment. Political leaders and vote estimation Regarding the estimated vote in December, the Popular Party would be the first political force with 33.2% of the votes, the PSOE would be the second force with 31.8%, SUMAR would achieve 11.8% and VOX 8 ,5%. Regarding preferences for President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez continues to be the favorite for 27.9% of the total number of respondents, Alberto Núñez Feijóo is 11.4 points away with 16.5%, Yolanda Díaz is the favorite for 8.5%, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso is in fourth position with 5.3% and ahead of Santiago Abascal (4.6%). It must be remembered that this is an open question where the respondent can mention whoever they want. Of those surveyed who give their opinion, 41.4% prefer Pedro Sánchez as President of the Government, 16.9 points ahead of Feijóo, whom 24.5% prefer, with Yolanda Diaz in third position with 12. .6%. Regarding the evaluation of the leaders of each party, Vice President Yolanda Díaz is the best rated with 4.46, the President of the Government remains at 4.29, Feijóo in third position with 4.14 and Santiago Abascal at 2.78. The PSOE is considered the party closest to its own ideas by 26.2% of those surveyed, followed by the PP (by 23.8%). Main problems The economic crisis continues to be the problem that most affects Spaniards with 39%, in second place is health (17.2%) and for 15.5% it is "problems related to the quality of employment." ”. Amnesty Law Regarding the proposed Amnesty Law, 93.8% of Spaniards claim that they know it or have heard about it, but when asked if they have read it or not, 72.4% acknowledge that they have not read the text , only 10.4% claim to have read it. When asked if the demonstrations called in front of the PSOE headquarters for disagreeing with the Amnesty Law are justifiable, 44.7% of Spaniards assure that these demonstrations cannot be justified, while 40.8% do. justify. Armed conflicts Russia's invasion of Ukraine is something that worries 68.1% of Spaniards "a lot or quite a lot", while the conflict in the Middle East worries them even more, with 73.1% stating that they are "very or quite worried" about it. Furthermore, 44.4% of Spaniards indicate that “the extensions of the temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the exchange of hostages are not going to improve the prospects for ending the conflict.” Regarding the environment, 78.2% feel “very or quite concerned,” and 19.4% claim that they are “little or not at all concerned.” These and other data are collected in the monthly December barometer that was carried out from December 1 to 7 and has a sample of 4,613 interviews. It is available to all media on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es).
Ya está disponible el estudio 3391 Encuesta Social General Española 2023 (ESGE) / Medioambiente (III) (ISSP). Tienen a su disposición el fichero de microdatos, los informes de marginales y cruces, y la documentación técnica. Pueden acceder a este estudio desde el buscador del Catálogo de Estudios o directamente a través del enlace indicado abajo.