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Large families, an example of happiness and hard work
The Spanish Federation of Large Families (FEFN) has published a new study conducted by GAD3 with the aim of understanding the perception and main needs of large families in Spain.
The research was based on interviews with adult members of large families throughout the country, with the aim of analysing their well-being, the challenges they face in terms of work-life balance and the measures that facilitate their integration into the labour market.
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One in two members of large families say they are happy with their lifestyle
Fifty per cent of large families in Spain say they are very happy with their lifestyle. Sixteen per cent say they live their situation normally, while 20% admit to doing so with some difficulty due to the financial and work-life balance demands it entails.
Positive feelings increase as the number of children grows, reaching 70% among households with more members, reflecting strong life satisfaction and an optimistic view of family life.
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Teleworking and flexibility, key to work-life balance
The measure most valued by large families to promote their integration into the labour market is the promotion of teleworking or flexible working hours (53%). The possibility of adapting working hours is seen as an essential tool for balancing professional and family life.
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Balancing work and family life involves sacrifices at work
The difficulties of balancing work and family life have led six out of ten parents (63%) in large families to make important career decisions, such as reducing their working hours, changing jobs or turning down opportunities for professional advancement.
Technical specifications:
Universe: Members of large families, aged 18 and over.
Geographical scope: National.
Data collection method: Online interview (CAWI – Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing).
Sample size: 1,790 interviews conducted with participants accessing the survey via social media and FEFN partners.
Margin of error: ±2.4% (n=1,790) for a confidence level of 95.5% (two sigmas) and under the most unfavourable assumption of P=Q=0.5, assuming simple random sampling.
Interview duration: Approximately 5 minutes.
Fieldwork dates: From 13 June to 1 July 2025.
Questionnaire: 48 closed questions prepared by FEFN and validated by GAD3.
