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Study 8824 ' Health Barometer 2024 (Total waves) ' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

On February 28 , at 12:30 p.m., the preliminary results of the Consumer Confidence Index ( CCI ) will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC monthly assesses recent developments and expectations of Spanish consumers regarding their household finances, employment, and their savings and spending possibilities. For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The CIS (National Center for Statistics) conducted a study on sexual and relationship relationships. 63.1% of respondents agreed that having a partner is "very or quite important" for a satisfying life, while 34% believe it is "slightly or not at all important." Among young people between 18 and 24 years of age, 49.6% considered it "slightly or not at all important." Sexual relations 76.9% say it's "very or quite important" to have sex for a satisfying life. This percentage differs between men and women, with 84.8% of men and 69.4% of women thinking this way. Conversely, 21.3% believe it's "not very or not at all important" to have sex. 84.9% say they "strongly agree or somewhat agree" that anything goes in a sexual relationship, as long as both partners are in complete agreement. A further 78.2% "strongly or somewhat agree" that there is still a lot of prejudice and secrecy surrounding sex in our society. And 62.6% believe that throughout life a person can change their sexual preferences and have relationships with women or men. Infidelity 64.5% consider "having heated conversations via text messages, phone calls, or social media" to be infidelity. This is the opinion of 58.1% of men and 70.6% of women. By age, the highest percentage is found among young people between 18 and 24 years old (83.5%), and the lowest among those over 65 (52.3%). There is consensus that “having sexual and emotional relationships with another person” constitutes unfaithfulness for 91.5% of the population. For 76.3% of Spaniards, having sex through social media without face-to-face contact is also considered infidelity, and the idea of "kissing another person on the lips" is more closely related. For 53% of Spaniards, this is considered unfaithful, and for 42.9%, it is not. Regarding the number of relationships, 28.3% of respondents said they had only had one relationship, 19.3% said they had two partners throughout their lives, 18.5% said they had three partners, and 11.7% said they had four partners. Sexual experiences Regarding sexual practices, the most repeated is vaginal penetration (92.4%), followed by kissing and caressing with another person (86.4%), in third place, masturbation (80.3%) and among the most repeated is also oral sex (78.1%). 23.3% of respondents say they've slept with between 5 and 10 people, 22.5% say they've only slept with one person, and 12.3% say they've slept with between 11 and 20 people. And 9.6% say they've slept with between 21 and 100 people. Degree of satisfaction Of those surveyed who have had at least one sexual experience in their lives, 30.5% say they are "very satisfied" with their sex life, 42.8% say they are "fairly satisfied," while 21.1% say they are "slightly or not at all satisfied." Four percent say they don't currently have a sex life. And as for the terms used to define or identify themselves, 85.4% of those who participated in the survey consider themselves heterosexual, 5.9% say they are bisexual, and 2.8% say they are homosexual. These and other data are collected in the study on "Sexual and Relationships," which was conducted from January 22 to 30 and included a sample of 3,856 interviews.  

On February 27 , starting at 1:00 p.m. , the study ' Health Barometer 2024 (Total waves)' will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). You can access this study from the CIS website via the "Study Catalog." For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

On February 26 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the study " Sexual and Couple Relations " will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The CIS (Spanish National Statistics Institute) conducted a study on ageism, in which 68.9% of respondents stated that people over 65 in Spain have "many or quite a few problems." Regarding the situation of young people under 35, the percentage increases, with 82.5% considering them to have "many or quite a few problems." Issues 25.1% of respondents say the main problem facing older adults in our country is a lack of funds for everyday expenses (electricity, heating, groceries, etc.); 18.1% say it's insufficient public resources for their needs (residences, day centers, home care, etc.); and 14.3% say it's loneliness and a lack of social connections. When asked about the main problems facing young people in Spain, 10.9% mentioned the price of housing; 10.7% mentioned job insecurity; 10% mentioned the difficulty of becoming independent; and 9.9% mentioned the uncertain future. 50.4% of respondents said they “strongly agree or agree” with the statement “young people today have many more opportunities than their parents had at their age,” while 47.7% said they “disagree or strongly disagree.” 89.3% "strongly agree or agree" that "older people generally suffer more loneliness than younger people." And 62.1% "strongly agree or agree" that the age limit for renewing or obtaining a driver's license should be set. Improving the lives of the elderly Regarding priority measures to improve the situation of the elderly, respondents - on a scale of 0 to 10 - indicate adapting the environment for them (affordable transport, ramps, etc.) as the highest priority (8.66), improving the care that private companies and public administrations offer to the elderly (8.58), promoting the existence of leisure and social spaces for the elderly (8.58), and policies to reduce the digital divide between the elderly and the rest of society (8). Improving the lives of young people For young people, they believe the most important thing would be to guarantee them quality employment and salaries (8.9); second, to ensure affordable rental housing (8.69); and third, to improve assistance and resources for starting a family (8.49). On the other hand, 34.7% believe that young people are more at risk of social exclusion than older people, compared to 59.5% who say they are not. Procedures for those over 65 48.1% of respondents over 65 years of age admit that "on many or quite a few occasions" when speaking by phone with a public administration they have been told that they need an appointment that they must request online and that they do not know how to do it, 33.7% say that "on many or quite a few occasions" they have been told in a public office that they have to do a procedure online without being given the option of doing it in person. 72.5% find it "very easy or easy" to make a medical appointment at a health center. And 80.4% find it "very easy or easy" to freely dispose of their assets (house, money, etc.) 53.9% say they find it "very difficult or difficult" to process paperwork with public administration agencies, and 47.2% say they struggle to resolve contracts or issues with electricity, telephone, and insurance providers. Grandchild Care 46.7% of respondents over 65 years of age with grandchildren say they have occasionally taken care of them, in their daily lives, while their children were at work. 38.3% say they have cared for their grandchildren in the past but do not now. And compared to other generations, 58.6% of respondents over 65 believe that children today provide worse care for their elders, and only 9.1% say they do so better than before. In the last 12 months 22.9% of people over 65 have experienced displeasure or impatience when carrying out tasks because they don't fully understand what someone is saying, and 31.1% have experienced this perception only rarely. In addition, 10% have felt ignored because of their age "many or quite a few times" and 24.3% have had that feeling "rarely." Among those surveyed aged 34 or younger, 38.6% have been told "many or quite a few times" that they were too young for that. And 34.2% have been embarrassed or embarrassed to give their opinion because it wouldn't be taken seriously. Influence of age on political behavior and orientation 71.9% of respondents believe that age has a significant or significant influence on people's political behavior and orientation. Respondents believe that the parties most popular with young people are the PSOE (25.4%), Vox (18.2%), and PP (11.9%). Among older voters, they believe they are the PP (40.1%), PSOE (31.4%), and Vox (2.8%). These and other data are collected in the study on ageism, which was conducted from January 10 to 16 and included a sample of 5,006 interviews.

On February 21 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the study " Ageism " will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The CIS conducted its monthly survey with the usual questions, including voting intentions, assessments of leaders, international conflicts, and Donald Trump's presidency in the United States, among other issues. In February, the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) is projected to win 33.4% of the vote, the PP 28.1%, VOX is projected to be the third-largest party with 13.3%, and SUMAR is projected to remain at 6.4%. Podemos is projected to win 4.4%. Assessment of political leaders and preference as president Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated politician with an average score of 4.13, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.96; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.61; and Santiago Abascal with 2.85. Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 43% of those surveyed, ahead by 26.7 points over Alberto Núñez Feijóo (16.3%), Santiago Abascal (11.9%), Isabel Díaz Ayuso (10%), and Yolanda Díaz (7.1%). Donald Trump's presidency and its consequences for the Spanish economy 69.6% of Spaniards believe that the Trump presidency in the United States will have a "great or significant" impact on the Spanish economy. 17.8% say it will have a "little or no" impact. And 1.9% say it will have a "some" impact. Furthermore, 70.9% say it will have a negative impact, while only 9.8% believe it will have a positive impact on the economy. Sumar (92.4%) and PSOE (83.6%) voters are the most likely to believe it will have a negative impact on the economy. However, the majority of PP (68.2%) and Vox (53%) voters also believe it will have a negative impact on the Spanish economy, albeit at a lower rate. Proposal for a resolution to the war in Ukraine The US president has spoken about ending the war in Ukraine and reaching agreements with Russia and Ukraine without the European Union. On this issue, 44.2% of Spaniards "slightly or not at all in agreement," while 20.2% "strongly or quite in agreement." Displacement of Palestinians Regarding Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians to other nearby countries to end the war in Gaza, 56.5% of citizens do not believe this is a way to end the conflict, and only 7.3% believe it is. Climate change 75.3% of citizens are currently very or quite concerned about climate change, while 23.5% say they are slightly or not at all concerned. Furthermore, 58.6% believe Trump's policies will have a "great or significant" impact on the climate crisis, while 30.4% believe they will have a "small or no" impact. Problems in Spain The main problem currently facing Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (34.1%), followed by the economic crisis, which is the main problem for 20%, and unemployment in third place for 20%. When asked about the problems that personally affect respondents, the economic crisis and economic problems are in first place for 30.1%, housing in second place (22.2%) and healthcare in third place for 19.4%. Economic situation 62.5% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 26.1% who say it is bad or very bad. When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 37.1% consider it very good or good, compared to 54.5% who say it is very bad or bad. These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from January 31 to February 6, with 4,042 interviews.

Resolution of the Presidency of the Center for Sociological Research, which announces the admissions process for the 33rd Postgraduate Course for the training of specialists in applied social research and data analysis (2024-2025) and the awarding of tuition grants related to its completion.

The (marginal) results, cross-references, and other relevant documentation from the surveys will be available in Excel format, both for the preliminary and final studies, starting in February. Madrid, February 13, 2025 Starting in February 2025, the CIS will provide a new reusable Excel (.xlsx) document on its website for both progress reports and final studies. This file will allow you to navigate, using an index, through tabs containing the most significant results and cross-references. It will also include information related to the study, such as the technical specifications and the vote estimate, where applicable. This measure is in line with the open data policies reflected in EU Directive 2019/2014 on open data and the reuse of public sector information, transposed by Royal Decree-Law 24/2021, as well as with the data economy and artificial intelligence strategies developed in the Digital Spain 2025 Plan. For any questions, the Data Bank phone number is 91 580 76 17 and the email address is: bancodedatos@cis.es

On February 13 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the "February 2025 Barometer" will be available to all media and interested parties on the Center for Sociological Research website (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Study 3491, 'Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), December 2024', is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

Study 3492 'January 2025 Barometer' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

Study 11007 'Qualitative Study on Future Prospects ' is now available. Transcripts and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

On February 5th , at 12:00 p.m., the preliminary results of the Consumer Confidence Index ( CCI ) will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC monthly assesses recent developments and expectations of Spanish consumers regarding their household finances, employment, and their savings and spending possibilities. For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The resolution of the Presidency of the Center for Sociological Research awarding 10 postgraduate training scholarships in subjects of interest to the Organization for 2025 has been published.

Study 11006 'Study on Historical Memory (I)' is now available. Transcripts and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

Study 3490 'Political Participation' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

First- and second-year students of the Marketing and Advertising degree at the Luis Braille Secondary School in Coslada visited the CIS facilities this Thursday. They also visited the exhibition celebrating the institution's 60th anniversary and learned firsthand how surveys are conducted and the work carried out at the center. The Chief of Staff, Óscar Iglesias, led the guided tour.    

The CIS has conducted a survey on political participation, asking about issues related to respondents' daily lives and current affairs. 54.5% of those interviewed said they were "very or quite interested" in politics, while 42.1% were "little or not at all interested." Regarding the statement "democracy may have problems, but it is always preferable to any other form of government," 87.2% agreed, while 11.4% disagreed. Eighty-seven percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 agreed with the preference for democracy, a percentage that drops to 82.8% among young people between the ages of 25 and 34. Regarding who should make decisions in a democratic country like Spain, 34.2% believe it should be experts in each field; 30.2% believe it should be citizens through referendums and citizen consultations; and 29.5% believe it should be elected political representatives. Forms of participation Regarding participating in person in citizen meetings to make decisions on political issues, 83.1% say they would be willing to vote or support proposals, and 71% say they would do so to "debate or exchange opinions on political decisions." If participation were online, the percentage of people willing to participate would decrease: 73.9% say they would participate to "vote or support citizen proposals on political issues" and 59.7% say they would do so to "debate or exchange opinions on political decisions." 77.3% say they have not participated in any public affairs initiatives in the last 12 months. Of these, 67.5% say they would have participated if they had known of a public participation initiative, while 27.3% said they had not. Of the 27.3% who would not have participated, 31.2% say it's because they're not interested or motivated enough, 27% say it's because they lack time, and 23% say it's because they don't consider themselves sufficiently prepared. Associations and groups 16.1% of respondents belong to and participate in a cultural or leisure group, 13.5% in a sports club or association, 13% in a charity or social aid association, and 4.2% in a union. Regarding political parties, 3.5% say they belong to and actively participate, 3.8% say they are affiliated but do not participate, and 10% say they once belonged but no longer do. As for those who have never participated in a group or association, 35.9% say they have "never considered it," 18.8% say they lack time, 11.8% say they are "not interested in participating in any association," and 10.7% say they have "more interesting things to do." Participation in the last year 44.1% of respondents report having donated or raised money for a cause. 37.6% report having purchased certain products for political, ethical, or environmental reasons. 36.2% report having boycotted or stopped buying certain products for political, ethical, or environmental reasons. And 32.1% report collaborating with a group or association. Participation in the last year 44.1% of respondents report having donated or raised money for a cause. 37.6% report having purchased certain products for political, ethical, or environmental reasons. 36.2% report having boycotted or stopped buying certain products for political, ethical, or environmental reasons. And 32.1% report collaborating with a group or association. Regarding attending a demonstration, 21.5% say they have participated in the last 12 months, 42.2% say they have participated in the more distant past, and 15.5% say they have never participated but could. Another 19.8% say they would never do so. Regarding participating in a strike, 9.6% have done so in the last 12 months, 42.6% participated in the more distant past, 21.6% have not but could, and 25.1% have not participated and would never do so. Respect for other people's ideas Regarding some statements, 93.8% of Spaniards believe that "we should always respect the opinions of others, even if they differ from our own," while only 5.4% say this is not the case. There is also consensus on the statement that "besides traditional marriage, there are many other acceptable ways of relating as a couple," according to 88.4%, while 9.8% deny this. Furthermore, 60.5% of those surveyed state that "today, few people identify with a specific social class," while 34.6% say this is not the case. Regarding living a good life, Spaniards give themselves an average score of 7.04, with 10 being the best possible life. When it comes to facing major life problems, 52.9% say they find it "easy or very easy," while 42.3% find it "difficult or very difficult," and only 4.5% say it's "neither easy nor difficult." Current issues For 84.2%, "climate change is a real threat to human well-being and the health of the planet," while 14.8% disagree with this statement. While 93% agree that "we must achieve full equality between men and women in all areas of life," only 6.2% disagree. These and other data are collected in this survey, conducted from December 12 to 18, with 2,562 interviews. The complete data can be found on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es).