Approaches to Work-Life Balance Research
Formánková, Lenka
2015 - English Keywords: research strategy; family; work Available at various institutes of the ASCR Approaches to Work-Life Balance Research

Formánková, Lenka
Sociologický ústav, 2015

Personality traits, socialization agents in family of origin and stratification process: Self-esteem and parenting styles
Šafr, Jiří; Bariekzahyová, Tereza
2012 - English The paper focuses on personality traits, socialization in family and stratification process. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with their parents, first we identify parenting styles among families from different social classes. Second we analyze determinants of self-esteem: the strongest positive factor is parental self-esteem and democratic/authoritative parenting style, reading books during childhood and participation in extracurricular activities; while permissive/laissez-faire parenting style and poor intra-family relations limit self-esteem. Also white collars witness higher level self-confidence. What’s more, self-esteem – apart from dominant effect of parental educational aspiration and active "firm hand" parenting style – independently affects (at least in case of women) intergenerational upward mobility from working class origin. Keywords: self-esteem; parenting styles; social class Available at various institutes of the ASCR Personality traits, socialization agents in family of origin and stratification process: Self-esteem and parenting styles

The paper focuses on personality traits, socialization in family and stratification process. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with ...

Šafr, Jiří; Bariekzahyová, Tereza
Sociologický ústav, 2012

How to Get Ahead in the Czech Republic? The Importance of Social Capital in Job Attainment After 1989
Häuberer, J.; Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English The paper focuses on the role of social networks in status attainment. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 authors focus on the role of parental status/class, mobilized social capital and education on achieved first job socioeconomic status (ISEI). The effect of the "strength of weak ties" failed to be proven when operationalised as the mobilization of distant and wider contacts exclusively only among members of the higher classes. Social capital was also operationalised as ISEI of the person from the circle of acquaintances (weak ties), that supplied information on first-time employment. This form of social capital contributes significantly to the attained status, namely in offspring with the middle class origin. Authors conclude that the influence of individual social capital has not vanished from the society after 1989. Keywords: social capital; job attainment; social class Available at various institutes of the ASCR How to Get Ahead in the Czech Republic? The Importance of Social Capital in Job Attainment After 1989

The paper focuses on the role of social networks in status attainment. Using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 authors focus on the role of ...

Häuberer, J.; Šafr, Jiří
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Determinants of Social Trust and Cohesion
Sedláčková, Markéta; Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English The authors first discuss two basic dimensions of social cohesion (inequality and social capital) and their indicators. They also present the concept of social cohesion as a “good society”, with an emphasis on civic integration, mutual intergroup tolerance, trust and respect for differences. The second empirical part looks at the state of selected components of social cohesion in Czech society. In addition to focusing on the way the concept of “social cohesion” is perceived by Czech public opinion, an international comparison of the level of civic trust among people is presented. Finally the paper discusses relationship between indicators of social cohesion such as generalized social trust, trust in institutions, civic engagement, and the legitimacy of the democratic system. Keywords: social trust; social cohesion; social capital Available at various institutes of the ASCR Determinants of Social Trust and Cohesion

The authors first discuss two basic dimensions of social cohesion (inequality and social capital) and their indicators. They also present the concept of social cohesion as a “good society”, with an ...

Sedláčková, Markéta; Šafr, Jiří
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Leisure-time Sport Habits in the Context of Family Socialization
Špaček, Ondřej
2012 - English This paper develops a model of the development of one’s sports habits from the childhood to the early adulthood. It uses data from the representative survey Distinction and Values 2008 of Czech population cohort (1974–1978) to analyse influence of family socialization on shaping one’s habits towards sports participation. The importance of the family socialization environment as the mean of the reproduction of sports leisure time spending is confirmed. The habitualisation through the past sports practice (as indicated by the attendance to the sports club) also highly increases the chance of acquiring habit of sports participation. Keywords: sport, family socialization; leisure time Available at various institutes of the ASCR Leisure-time Sport Habits in the Context of Family Socialization

This paper develops a model of the development of one’s sports habits from the childhood to the early adulthood. It uses data from the representative survey Distinction and Values 2008 of Czech ...

Špaček, Ondřej
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Choice of Secondary School in the Czech Republic 20 Years After the „Velvet Revolution“
Vojtíšková, Kateřina
2012 - English This chapter focus on different educational trajectories (reproduction/upward mobility) found at two non-selective Prague primary schools. It explores decision-making process involved in the choice of secondary school in families of middle class and working class background. The analysis explicates seven cases of educational path considering the influence of family background on value attributed to education and future prospect of children. It draws on an ethnographic study examining school life and family histories of pupils of variety of class positions at a time of growing educational opportunities. Keywords: Educational reproduction/mobility; Czech Republic; Cultural resources Available at various institutes of the ASCR Choice of Secondary School in the Czech Republic 20 Years After the „Velvet Revolution“

This chapter focus on different educational trajectories (reproduction/upward mobility) found at two non-selective Prague primary schools. It explores decision-making process involved in the choice of ...

Vojtíšková, Kateřina
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Is there only one Cultural Capital? Cultural Resources in Class Reproduction and Identity
Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English The author discusses typology distinguishing highbrow/distinctive and cognitive type of cultural capital. The two orientations are empirically demonstrated on formation of symbolic cultural boundaries (class identity) and intergenerational status/cultural capital reproduction using data from the survey "Distinction and Values" (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34. First, the results confirm hypothesis of class homology (distinct social space) regarding leisure activities, media consumption and value of conspicuous consumption. Second, occupational status attainment (ISEI) is influenced, besides education attainment and parental education, by participation in extracurricular activities and partly by cognitive cultural capital (early acquisition of reading habits). As regards cultural capital formation (highbrow taste and cultural knowledge), it is partly inherited but still, it can be accumulated by individuals own effort and sense of natural aesthetics taste. Keywords: cultural capital; socioeconomic status; social class Available at various institutes of the ASCR Is there only one Cultural Capital? Cultural Resources in Class Reproduction and Identity

The author discusses typology distinguishing highbrow/distinctive and cognitive type of cultural capital. The two orientations are empirically demonstrated on formation of symbolic cultural boundaries ...

Šafr, Jiří
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Reading climate within family of origin and educational results
Gorčíková, Magdaléna; Šafr, Jiří
2012 - English This study examines the extent to which reading socialization (pro-reading climate in family) and reading in childhood account for performance differences between low-status and high-status children to educational results. We employ data from the survey “Distinction and Values” (2008) which surveyed cohorts ages 30–34 along with their parents. The findings of our analysis have shown that reading climate in family – especially if the child reads himself – plays a significant role in promoting elementary school success, graduation at the university and intergenerational educational mobility. In sum, parental reading socialization increases the likelihood of shaping children’s education attainment and even expands advantage in parent-child relations. Keywords: reading socialization; educational attainment; social class Available at various institutes of the ASCR Reading climate within family of origin and educational results

This study examines the extent to which reading socialization (pro-reading climate in family) and reading in childhood account for performance differences between low-status and high-status children ...

Gorčíková, Magdaléna; Šafr, Jiří
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Financial Affordability of Housing in the Czech Republic (1991-2009) with Focus on Social Unequalities
Dvořák, Tomáš; Katrňák, T.; Sunega, Petr
2012 - English The aim is to analyze the issue of financial affordability of housing in the Czech Republic. First, focus will be the development in financial affordability of rental housing from 1991 to 2009. The results of analyses show that there has been a continuous increase in household expenditures for housing and that especially the households of elderly were threatened most by this trend. Finally, it is shown, that the inequalities between the wealthiest and the poorest are increasing. Keywords: Financial affordability; Housing; Social inequalities Available at various institutes of the ASCR Financial Affordability of Housing in the Czech Republic (1991-2009) with Focus on Social Unequalities

The aim is to analyze the issue of financial affordability of housing in the Czech Republic. First, focus will be the development in financial affordability of rental housing from 1991 to 2009. The ...

Dvořák, Tomáš; Katrňák, T.; Sunega, Petr
Sociologický ústav, 2012

Regional Differences in Rental Housing (Un)affordability following the Rent Deregulation in the Czech Republic
Mikeszová, Martina
2009 - English The paper focuses on the development of regional inequalities in rental housing (un)affordability in Czech Republic. The aim of the paper is to identify "model" types of household which are potentially at risk of being unable to afford "adequate" housing in case of no regulation. The development of regional differences in housing "unaffordability" in the period 2000-2007 is analysed. Keywords: housing affordability; rental housing; social exclusion Available at various institutes of the ASCR Regional Differences in Rental Housing (Un)affordability following the Rent Deregulation in the Czech Republic

The paper focuses on the development of regional inequalities in rental housing (un)affordability in Czech Republic. The aim of the paper is to identify "model" types of household which are ...

Mikeszová, Martina
Sociologický ústav, 2009