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We follow our older siblings' choice of higher education

In a new study from the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University Researchers have been able to isolate a direct effect, and measure how an older sibling's educational experience affects the choices of younger siblings.

"Older siblings' experience impact individuals in all types of families"

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Large social network increases young people’s chance of getting a job

A large social network increases the possibility of a successful job search among young adults. Having a social network often makes us use that kind of contacts more than employment agencies.

New study in Sociology

A higher level of trade union membership speeds up adoption of family leave policies

Societies where more workers are members of a trade union tend to get policies for family leave adopted faster than otherwise. These are the results of a new study.

New study from the Swedish Institute for Social Research

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Alcohol-related mortality affects people with lower education more

When the alcohol consumption in society increases, alcohol-related deaths also increases. But the increase is not equally spread in the entire population, it particularly affects people with lower education.

"Drinking increased more or less equally in all groups”

A large lottery win makes us more content with life – but not necessarily happier

To win a large sum of money from a lottery makes people feel more satisfied with their life, and this effect lasts a long time, according to a new study from the Swedish Institute for Social Research.

Many large-prize winners have reduced their working hours

The gender wage gap – worst in high-prestige occupations

The wage gap between women and men are biggest among occupations with high prestige, a study in sociology show. Unlike in other occupational groups the difference has not decreased in this category.

"Gender wage gap bigger than in the 60's"

Women in leadership positions face more sexual harassment

Power in the workplace does not stop women’s exposure to sexual harassment. On the contrary, women with supervisory positions are harassed more than women employees.

New study from the Swedish Institue for Social Research

Singles without children new risk group for poverty in Sweden

While the risk of poverty among single parents has long been known to be a problem, a new study from the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) shows that single persons without children also faced a drastic increase in poverty risk. The researchers can now link this increase in poverty to cutbacks in the unemployment insurance.

Read about the study

What happens to children with parents in prison?

Approximately one out of ten children who come from a poor background experience at least one time during childhood an arresting of their parent. There is an ongoing study at SOFI on how the life chances of these children are affected.

Watch the video about the study

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