Resources and Observatories on Emerging Adulthood
Understanding the complexity of today’s youth requires access to reliable and updated sources. Within the TAE Project, we have curated an essential directory of key institutions, observatories, and organizations, both nationally and internationally, that produce data, statistics, and reports on the well-being, employment, and social reality of young adults.
National Scope (Spain)
Public Administration and Institutions
- INJUVE – Youth Institute: Spain’s main public body promoting youth policies and disseminating sociological research.
- Spanish Youth Council (CJE): Platform of youth entities that regularly publishes the Emancipation Observatory Report.
- INE – National Statistics Institute: Official source for demographic, economic, and social indicators of the young population in Spain.
- Ministry of Health: Official data and reports regarding mental health, prevention, and lifestyle habits.
- Ministry of Work and Social Economy: Information on youth employment rates, contracts, and labor market policies.
- Andalusian Youth Institute (IAJ): Regional body supporting youth development programs in Andalusia.
- Youth Council of Andalusia (CJA): Representation and participation platform for youth organizations in Andalusia.
Social Entities and Research Centers
- Reina Sofía Center on Adolescence and Youth (FAD Youth): Independent research center analyzing socialization, vulnerability, and well-being among youth.
- Social Observatory of “la Caixa” Foundation: Sociological analysis platform focused on equity, health, and living conditions in Spain.
- SM Foundation: Educational research entity publishing periodic reports on youth values and social trends.
International Scope
Europe
- European Youth Forum: The largest platform of youth organizations in Europe, advocating for youth rights and employment.
Others
- UN Youth – Department of Economic and Social Affairs: United Nations division dedicated to the global youth agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- ILO – International Labour Organization: Specialized UN agency analyzing youth employment trends and labor markets globally.
- Ibero-American Youth Observatory (OJI): Analysis network covering youth realities and public policies across Ibero-America.
- Youth Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC): Economic Commission unit focused on social inclusion for young adults in the region.