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Are men’s preferences for couple equity misperceived? Evidence from six countries
Gender gaps in labor supply and household responsibilities persist. Using representative survey data from 24,000 respondents across six countries, this paper explores the actual and perceived preferences of men for couple equity. We document that in all six countries, the majority of men state they prefer an equitable division of...
Presented by: Teodora Boneva (University of Bonn)
Venue: Online: https://essex-university.zoom.us/j/96225051152
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Foodbank Use and Wellbeing: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey Data in the UK
Quantitative research on foodbanks is usually based on selected samples of the customers of a major foodbank chain. We make two contributions to the existing literature, using the three most recent consecutive cross-sections of the UK’s nationally representative Family Resources Survey. First, we model foodbank use as a function of...
Presented by: Tanisha Mittal (Lancaster University)
Venue: 2N2.4.16
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IASS Webinar 56: Targeted Designs to Address Survey Nonresponse
Presented by: Professor Peter Lynn
Venue: online
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Regius Lecture 2025: Professor Kristian Gleditsch with Dr Silvia Avram, Professor John Bartle and Dr Miranda Simon: Demographic change and the politics of a world with low fertility and ageing populations
Presented by: Dr Silvia Avram, Dr Miranda Simon and Professor John Bartle join Regius Professor of Politics, Professor Kristian Gleditsch
Venue: Lakeside Theatre, Wivenhoe Park, University of Essex
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New study finds link between cortisol levels in hair and mental health for chronic pain sufferers
Chronic pain sufferers who have lower levels of the stress hormone tend to recover their mental health better than those with higher levels
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Professor Peter Lynn to give International Association of Survey Statisticians webinar on Targeted Designs to Address Survey Nonresponse
An overview of key considerations in the application of targeted design features and a summary of research findings regarding the effects of targeted designs
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Studying for a PhD at ISER
Dr Cara Booker talks about opportunities for PhD study at ISER – the subjects you can research, how we use data and the career paths for our Post Docs.