Andorra Launches First Survey on Gender Biases in Time Use
Andorra's research agency AR+I has initiated its inaugural survey to assess how gender influences time allocation for care, work, and leisure among adults. The results will enhance national equality monitoring efforts.
Key Points
- AR+I began fieldwork Wednesday on time-use survey for residents aged 16+, focusing on unpaid tasks like childcare.
- Survey assesses gender disparities, work-life balance challenges, and leisure time.
- Targets 800 responses via phone over three weeks, inspired by EU's EIGE but adapted locally.
- Data will support Social and Equality Observatory and Andorra's Gender Equality Index.
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Andorra Recerca i Innovació (AR+I) started fieldwork on Wednesday for its inaugural survey examining time use among residents aged 16 and over, with a focus on unpaid activities and potential gender disparities.
The sociology team at AR+I aims to map how people allocate time to non-remunerated tasks, particularly childcare and caregiving for others. The effort will also assess challenges in balancing paid employment with care responsibilities, alongside time spent on social and leisure pursuits. Results will feed into the Social and Equality Observatory and bolster Andorra's Gender Equality Index (GEI) with essential data.
This telephone survey draws inspiration from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), an autonomous EU body promoting gender equality and combating sex-based discrimination, but tailored to local conditions. It targets the entire resident population over 16 with fixed or mobile phones, expecting around 800 responses over roughly three weeks.
Commissioned by the Social and Equality Observatory—which coordinates data collection and analysis on equality and non-discrimination—the project involves representatives from the Statistics Department, AR+I, the Andorran Women's Institute, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Public Function.
AR+I has published a frequently asked questions section addressing concerns such as survey methodology, phone number selection processes, participant anonymity, and data handling.
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