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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).

Study 3489 'December 2024 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.

On January 21 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the study " Political Participation " 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, such as voting intentions, assessments of leaders, international conflicts, and Christmas. The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) obtained an estimated 31.8% of the vote according to the January poll, followed by the Popular Party (PP) with 29.7%. Vox would reach 12.4%, while Sumar would obtain 6.5%, Podemos would reach 3.9%, and Se acaba la Fiesta (The Party Is Over) would reach 2.4%. Assessment of political leaders and preference as president Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated politician with an average score of 3.93; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.89, Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.52, and Santiago Abascal with 2.79. Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 42.1% of those surveyed, ahead by 24.4 points over Alberto Núñez Feijóo (17.7%), Santiago Abascal (12%), Isabel Díaz Ayuso (9%), and Yolanda Díaz (6.9%). Assessment of ministers Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo is the highest-rated candidate with a score of 4.95; Defense Minister Margarita Robles is in second place with a score of 4.63; and Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy is in third place with a score of 4.57. Problems in Spain According to those surveyed, the main problem currently existing in Spain is housing (28.3%), followed by the economic crisis, which is the main problem for 22.1%, and political problems in general in third place for 22%. When asked about the problems that personally affect respondents, the economic crisis and economic problems are in first place for 28.8%, healthcare in second place (18.9%) and housing in third place for 17.1%. International conflicts and climate change 63.9% of Spaniards are "very or quite concerned" about the war in the Middle East, 17% say they are "somewhat" concerned, and another 17% say they are "a little or not at all." Regarding the war in Ukraine, 63.9% say they are very or quite concerned, 14.7% say they are somewhat concerned, and 19.1% say they are "a little or not at all." 75.1% of Spaniards are "very or quite a lot" concerned about the climate crisis. And 22.9% are "a little or not at all" concerned. Economic situation 65.4% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 24.2% who say it is bad or very bad. When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 31.1% consider it to be very good or good, compared to 58.5% who say it is very bad or bad. Christmas Among the customs that Spaniards do most during the Christmas period are giving gifts to family and friends (87.8%), playing the Christmas lottery or the Niño lottery (76.5%), the tradition of putting up a tree or other Christmas decorations (75.1%), and meeting up with friends and/or colleagues or students (74.4%). Between Santa Claus and Three Kings' Day, 41.4% give gifts for Three Kings' Day, 33.6% for both holidays, and 16.9% for Santa Claus. These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from January 2 to 9, with 4,024 interviews. The complete data can be found on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es).

The final resolution of the Center for Sociological Research on admission to the 33rd Postgraduate Course for the training of specialists in applied social research and data analysis (2024-2025) and the awarding of tuition grants linked to its completion have been published.

He On January 17 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the "January 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.

2025 Postgraduate Training Scholarships: Provisional award published.

The CIS conducted its monthly poll with the usual questions, such as voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and current affairs issues such as the DANA disaster that affected Valencia. The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) obtained an estimated 32.2% of the vote according to the December poll, followed by the Popular Party (PP) with 28.4%. Vox would reach 12.2%, while Sumar would obtain 7%, Podemos would reach 4.1%, and Se Acabó la Fiesta (The Party's Over) would reach 2.8%. Assessment of political leaders and preference as president Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated politician with an average score of 4; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.98, Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.64, and Santiago Abascal with 2.87. Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 42% of those surveyed, ahead by 23.7 points over Alberto Núñez Feijóo (18.3%), Isabel Díaz Ayuso (11.3%), Santiago Abascal (9.9%), and Yolanda Díaz (6.5%). The DANA It is related to climate change 99.7% of Spaniards consider the effects of the DANA (National Meteorological Agency) in the Valencian Community to be "very or quite serious." 71.3% directly relate it to climate change, while 17.5% say it is a completely isolated phenomenon. Regarding the likelihood of a phenomenon like this occurring again in the next two or three years, respondents consider it highly probable, with a 7.51 out of 10 chance. Concern about being affected by this type of disaster 56.1% of respondents say they are very or quite concerned about being affected by a disaster of this type, but 41.1% say they are not very or not at all. If we look at the same figure among Valencians, the concern rises to 70.7%, and those who say they are not very or not at all concerned drop to 26.5%. There is consensus regarding the importance of taking prior measures to protect citizens from the effects of the climate crisis, with a score of 9.18 out of 10. Who needs to take action Regarding who should take action to address the consequences of climate change, 38.9% say all public administrations, 29% say the central government, and 10.7% the regional governments. More resources in the General State Budget 82% of those surveyed believe that more resources should be allocated in the General State Budget to agencies dedicated to addressing phenomena such as DANA, while 14.1% do not believe this is necessary. Among Valencians, 85.3% are in favor of allocating more resources, while 11.5% believe it is not necessary. Impotence, anger and solidarity are the three emotions that respondents have experienced most intensely when learning about the material, economic or personal consequences of DANA. Problems in Spain According to those surveyed, the main problem currently facing Spain is housing (22.3%), followed by unemployment, which is the most common problem for 18.7%, and the economic crisis in third place for 17.6%. The main issues that personally affect those surveyed are the economic crisis and financial problems for 25.4%, followed by healthcare (20.7%) and housing (3) for 17.3%. Economic situation 62.7% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 24.7% who say it is bad or very bad. When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 34.4% consider it to be very good or good, compared to 55.5% who say it is very bad or bad. These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from December 2 to 9, with 4,621 interviews.