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Madrid, October 3, 2023. On October 4 , at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (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.

The manual belongs to the CIS 'Methodological Notebooks' collection and can be purchased at the center's bookstore. Madrid, September 27, 2023. The CIS has presented the book 'Inertia-Uncertainty Bifactor Model Alaminos-Tezanos' written by the Professor of Mathematical Sociology and CIS advisor Antonio Alaminos, and by the Doctor in Sociology, Antonio Alaminos-Fernández. The manual explains how this estimation model is applied to the pre-election diagnosis and the impact of the campaign is evaluated, serving as an example in the case of the regional elections of May 2023. The presentation and debate of this book has been led by the president of the CIS and Emeritus Professor of Sociology, José Félix Tezanos, and the author Antonio Alaminos, the Professor of Sociology and recognized expert in applied research techniques, Peter Mohler, the Professor of Sociology and National Award, Constanza Tobío and Professor of Political Science, Pablo Oñate.

According to the latest wave of the health barometer carried out by the CIS this year, only 26.1% prefer to go to private centers for primary care The emergencies '061' and '112' and the treatment of the nursing staff are the public health services best valued by patients For 30% of citizens, waiting lists have worsened during the last twelve months, although the figure improves by almost 10 points compared to the February health barometer. Madrid, September 20, 2023. The Sociological Research Center has carried out the second wave of the health barometer during the month of July. A study in which the population was asked about the public health system in our country. 13.8% of those surveyed consider that the Spanish health system works “quite well”, a figure that improves compared to the first wave of this survey when it stood at 11.8%. For 46.3%, the health system “works well, although it needs some changes,” a figure that increases compared to February, when it was 40.8%. Only 11.8% believe that it works poorly and “needs profound changes”, a figure that decreases by 4.1 points compared to the first wave of this year's health barometer (15.9%). Top rated healthcare services When asking citizens for their rating out of 10 about some health services, Emergencies '061' and '112' are the ones that get the best score with a 7.49, followed by admission and care in public hospitals with a 7, 33. Both services repeat as the best valued compared to the previous health barometer. Specialized care consultations are the ones with the lowest score in this study with 6.17. Furthermore, citizens prefer public healthcare over private healthcare. 71.6% choose primary care and pediatric consultations in their public health centers, while 26.1% say they go to the private ones. The figure is equal when we talk about consultations with specialists, since 58.2% choose to go to the public, compared to 39.1% who choose the private one. When asking respondents with private health insurance why they have it, 75.7% claim that they did so because of the speed with which they are treated. Optimism with waiting lists The percentage of people who believe that waiting lists have worsened compared to the February health barometer decreases by almost 10 points. Now there are 29.7% who believe that this problem is getting worse, compared to 39.2% who said it was half a year ago. While 44.8% believe that the problem of waiting lists remains the same, the number of those who believe it has improved (13.8%) increases by almost 5 points compared to the first wave of this study when it was at 8.6%. When talking about improvements in primary care, those surveyed agree that the most important thing is to increase the number of health personnel (9,10), and for people to keep the same family doctor stably if they are satisfied (9,10). .10) and dedicate more economic resources with an 8.96 out of 10. Remarkable high for nursing staff According to people who have been admitted to a public hospital during the last twelve months, the care and attention of the nursing staff is the best rated aspect with 8.52, followed by the care of the medical staff with 8.38. The equipment and technological means existing in hospitals is also one of the aspects best valued by citizens with an 8.04 out of 10. Regarding telephone appointments with the doctor, 64.7% believe that “some consultations can be made by telephone and others should be in person”, while 32.2% assure that “all consultations should be in person”. You can consult these and other data on our website (www.cis.es), in the 'Health Barometer 2023 (second wave)' which was carried out from July 5 to 7, with a subsample of 2,586 interviews within a sample total of 7,800 interviews distributed in three waves.

According to the 23J post-election survey carried out by the CIS, 26% of voters decided their vote during the last week of the campaign 18.6% of those surveyed affirm that from the beginning of the campaign until the day of the general elections they changed their vote on at least one occasion The climate change crisis is an issue that worries 80.9% of citizens “a lot or quite a lot”   Madrid, September 21, 2023. The Sociological Research Center has carried out the post-electoral study of the general elections of July 23 together with the September barometer, in which, in addition to the usual questions, the population is also asked about their decisions of vote. Regarding the estimated vote in the month of September, the PSOE is the first force with 33.5% of the votes and is 1.8 points ahead of the PP, which achieves 31.7%. Sumar is the third political force in vote estimation with 11.9%, followed by VOX with 11.1%. Regarding the moment of decision-making about which party to vote for, 26% of voters have assured that they decided during the last week of the electoral campaign. 12.5% ​​decided it the first week, 15.9% during the last week of the campaign. 3.3% during the day of reflection and 6.8% on election day itself. Furthermore, 18.6% say that from the beginning of the campaign until the day of the general elections they changed their mind on at least one occasion. Of those, 7.2% say they did it several times and 11.4% once. The respondent is also asked about the reason that led them to choose one party or another when voting, 25.1% stated that they did so due to ideological affinity, 13.3% due to the electoral program, 11.2% % for voting to punish the Government and 8% for voting against a party or bloc. And if they had known the result of the elections, 91% say they would have voted the same compared to 7.6% who would have changed their vote. Preferences for President of the Government 37.8% of those surveyed who give their opinion prefer Pedro Sánchez as President of the Government, 11.4 points ahead of Feijóo, whom 26.4% prefer, with Yolanda Diaz in third position with 17, 6%. Common questions Regarding their personal economic situation, 69% of those surveyed rate it as “very good or good,” while 19.9% ​​say it is “very bad or bad.” Regarding the problems that most affect Spaniards personally, the economic crisis continues in first position with 39.8%, health in second place with 17.3%, and climate change climbs to third position with 14.9%. Furthermore, the climate change crisis is an issue that worries 80.9% of citizens “a lot or quite a lot.” You can consult these and other data on our website (www.cis.es), in the September Barometer. Post-electoral general elections 2023' that was held from September 1 to 12, with a sample of 10,104 interviews. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25

Madrid, September 20, 2023. On September 21 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of September will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www. cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Spaniards prefer sun and beach tourism, followed by cultural tourism and contact with nature. Spanish gastronomy is considered one of the best in the world Paella is seen as the most representative dish Madrid, September 15, 2023. This summer, the CIS has carried out an extensive survey on tourism and gastronomy, in which Spaniards are asked about their vacation habits and their preferences when eating and cooking. The majority usually go on summer vacations for between one and two weeks (32.2%), followed by those who go only one week (26.2%). Sun and beach holidays When going on vacation, the majority use the Internet to organize their days off (61.4%), compared to 14.9% who go to travel agencies. More than half prefer sun and beach tourism (51.5%), followed by cultural tourism (45.9%) and tourism in contact with nature (37.7%). Regarding the type of accommodation when traveling, the preferred option for 45.8% is a hotel or aparthotel, compared to 14.3% who rent a home. 13% go to a second home. When enjoying tourist and gastronomic services, 47.4% say that they take into account the ratings and opinions of other users on social networks and digital platforms. Spanish gastronomy among the best in the world 95.8% of those surveyed consider that Spanish gastronomy is among the three or four best in the world. And when asked what is the best gastronomy in the world: for 95.6% it is Spanish, followed by Italian (72.5%) and French (46.6%). Outings to lunch or dinner in restaurants on vacation 33.3% of those surveyed usually have lunch or dinner in a restaurant more than three times a month, with young people between 25 and 34 years old being the ones who do it the most (51.4%), followed by those who have 18 to 24 (40.5). A third of Spaniards (32.9%) go two or three times a month. Regarding spending per person each time they go to a restaurant, the majority (56.3%) spend between 15 and 30 euros. And 26.3% from 31 to 50 euros. During the holidays there are more lunches or dinners in restaurants. Paella, potato omelette and Iberian ham Paella is considered the “most typical and representative” dish of Spanish gastronomy (71.8%) followed by potato omelette (59.4%), with Iberian ham in third position. (39.3%). However, for the population between 18 and 34 years old, the “most typical and representative” dish is potato omelette, followed by paella and Iberian ham. Undercooked and with onion For 70.4% of those surveyed, the potato omelette should be made with onion, compared to 20.9% who think it should be made without onion. Regarding the discussion of whether it should be “well-cooked or rare”, the option of a rare tortilla wins with 53.9%, compared to 26.9% who prefer it very well-done. Respondents respond almost unanimously regarding the use of olive oil when cooking (98%), ensuring that it is the oil that should preferably be used. 85.8% of Spaniards prefer stews to fried foods (8.9%). The taste for meat or fish is more even, with 44.2% preferring meat compared to 40.8% preferring fish. These and other data are collected in the survey on tourism and gastronomy that was carried out from July 31 to August 11 with a sample of 4,538 interviews.

Ya está disponible el estudio 3419 'Turismo y gastronomía'. 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.

Durante el mes de Septiembre se acometerán los trabajos de rehabilitación de la fachada del CIS. Se abre una encuesta entre los ciudadanos contactados telefonicamente para elegir los colores con que se pintará la fachada.

The Consumer Confidence Index increases 2 points compared to June and achieves the best result of the year The current situation index reaches 87.1 points, 4 more than the previous month, when it stood at 83.2 points The assessment of future expectations strengthens at 101.7 points Consumer confidence stands at 94.4 points, which represents 2 points more than the figure for the month of June and the highest result in 2023. This rise in the index is mainly due to the increase in the assessment of the situation current, which improves by 3.9 points compared to the month of June. Furthermore, compared to July 2022, the CCI has improved by 38.9 points. As for the assessment index of the current situation, it reaches 87.1 points this month, with an increase of 3.9 points in relation to that obtained in the month of June. This represents an improvement due to its three components: the assessment of the current economic situation increases 5.9 points compared to the month of June, standing at 82.5 points; the assessment of the situation of households that rises to 83.8; and the valuation of the labor market that reaches 95.1 points and represents a growth of 1.6 points compared to June. The Expectations Index reaches 101.7 points this July, a result similar to that of June (101.6 points). The stability of this result is due to the assessment of the evolution of the economy in the immediate future, with 95.9 points, which decreases 2.7 points compared to June; to the assessment of the future situation of households, which rises 0.5 points compared to the previous month, reaching 107.9 points; Already expectations about the future of the labor market increase by 2.4 points, reaching 101.3 points this month. The CIS ICC data are based on a representative sample of the Spanish population of 2,961 interviews carried out between July 24 and 26, 2023.

Madrid, September 4, 2023. On September 5 , at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (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.

Madrid, August 2, 2023 . On August 3 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of results of the methodological study on voting definition/decision trends throughout the July 2023 electoral campaign will be available to all media and interested persons. on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Madrid, July 19, 2023. On July 20 , at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (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.

• The Professor of Sociology has focused her studies on international migration dynamics and the social inclusion of ethnic minorities from a sociological perspective • She has been director of the “Centre d'Estudis i Recerca en migracions” of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, which is a reference in migration studies. Madrid, July 7, 2023. The Professor of Sociology of the Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Carlota Solé i Puig, has received the 2023 National Prize for Sociology and Political Science, after a professional and policy for more than 50 years. Graduated in Economic Sciences from the universities of Barcelona and Bilbao between 1961 and 1967, she has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Reading (England) since 1982 and in Economic Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, since 1975, and Professor. of Sociology from the Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology, of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He has worked as a teacher at both the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Complutense University of Madrid, at the Higher School of Business Administration and Management (ESADE), or at various foreign universities such as the University of Reading or the Instituto Universitario dei Studi. Europei in Turin. In 1989 he founded the Study Group on Immigration and Ethnic Minorities (GEDIME), a center dedicated to the study of international migration dynamics, transnational practices in migration contexts and the social inclusion of ethnic minorities, from a sociological perspective. This group has been attached since its inception to the Department of Sociology of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). Her studies focus on modernization, immigration and business organizations, although she deals with topics such as women, nationalism and the labor market. Among his publications he has magazine articles, collaborations in collective works, reviews, books, thesis direction and coordination in other publications. She has been director of the “Centre d'Estudis i Recerca en migracions” of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a center that is concerned with carrying out studies on migration and is considered a reference in this field. His books include, among others, “Modernization: a sociological analysis” (1976), “The sociocultural integration of immigrants in Catalonia” (1981), “Ethnic businesses: the businesses of non-EU immigrants in Catalonia” (2006). or “Immigration and citizenship” (2011). She was awarded the Mary Parker Follet Award from the American Political Science Association with her article “Language and the Construction of States: the Case of Catalonia in Spain” in 1995. Between 1994 and 2015 she directed the sociology magazine «Papers », since 1998 he has been a member of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans and since 2022 he belongs to the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences. The jury for this award, which made the decision unanimously, was made up of the president of the CIS, the Professor of Sociology, Jose Félix Tezanos Tortajada, the Professor of Sociology of the National University of Distance Education, María Rosario H. Sánchez Morales, the Professor of Sociology at the Carlos III University of Madrid and 2021 National Sociology Prize, Constanza Tobío, the Professor of Sociology at the Complutense University of Madrid and 2019 National Sociology Prize, Inés Alberdi, the Professor of Sociology at the Autonomous University of Madrid and former president of the Center for Sociological Research, Cristóbal Torres Albero, and the Professor of Sociology at the Public University of Navarra and National Sociology Award 2022, Rafael Pardo Avellaneda.  

Madrid, July 14, 2023. On July 17 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of the results of the '2023 general election flash survey' will be available to all media and interested parties on the Research Center website. Sociological (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.