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General description
Surveys
Seven major surveys will be carried out during the lifespan of this project. Four of these are national surveys and the remaining three are European surveys. In addition to these surveys, LifeObs will facilitate the use of other data, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
- National surveys
  4 french surveys
- European surveys
  3 european surveys
- Others data : TCM et EDP
  The LifeObs project will promote and facilitate the re-use of other databases, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
  - TCM (tronc commun des ménages) Common household questionnaire
  - EDP (échantillon démographique permanent) Permanent demographic sample
Methods
The eight surveys of the LifeObs project will be coupled with methodological innovations regarding the preparation of longitudinal surveys, multi-mode data collection, the use of new software, and the enrichment of surveys via matching with various administrative data sources.
- Survey methodology
- Data crossings
Data
LifeObs aims to widely disseminate survey data and train users in their use.
- Training
- Data access
Results
The first publications will be released in 2023. In the meantime, please consult the "Workshops and conferences" page.
- Publication
- Workshops and conferences
  Events, conferences, round tables, SHS days, ....
- Guide and chart
newsletter

Surveys
National surveys
Families survey

Families survey

Since 1954, the Families Survey has been "associated" with the general population census, with the most recent wave, called EFL (Enquête Famille et Logements / Family and Housing Survey), taking place in 2011. This survey collects detailed information on family composition, family events, fertility, and social and geographic origin. The topics of fertility and family can thus be analysed through different lenses: generations, social origins, and geographic mobility in relation to numerous themes, such as lifetime fertility and timing of children, and the family life of children with separated parents. Due to its large sample size (400,000 persons), rare populations can also be studied: same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ families, single fathers or fathers with sole custody of their children, orphans, adoptive families, etc.

The next wave of the Families Survey will take place in 2025 at the same time as the annual census, using both paper and web-based questionnaires. It will cover the ‘classic’ themes of the survey, as well as the specific theme developed for this 2025 wave of the Families Survey: family solidarity. For the first time, the Families Survey will be conducted in the Overseas departments and regions of France.

Links for more info

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