French people want more family time
IPSOS reveals that the French are today affected by the lack of "moments" spent in family. This frustration is far from diminishing since on the contrary it even tends to progress with age.
Disneyland rhymes with happiness in family
73% of French people admit that they wanted to share more things with their parents when they were children. In a context marked by the regret of time not spent in family, Disneyland proves to be a brand particularly associated with the notion of "happiness in family"Tested within a list of brands having a link to family life, Disneyland Paris is in the lead, with an overall score of 50% for families with at least one child living in their homes.
The family, fundamental value and source of well-being
81% of the French consider that the times they prefer are those spent with their family. This opinion concerns all populations, including the youngest, who are much more attached to the family ideal than we sometimes say (69% among 16-24 year olds). However, if families Today French people want to be more fusional, the tensions of everyday life are none the less present. 19% of the surveyed people confide to fight regularly in their home. Despite these frictions, the family remains the most satisfying point of their life.
Get together in times of crisis
Mainly marked by good understanding, relations with the family have even narrowed in recent years. The family occupies the place of supreme refuge, provider of security and solidarity in a more difficult economic and social context than before.
This positive development concerns above all the family close, namely parents and children. Thus, 38% of French people feel that they have been closer to their parents in the last five years, compared to 20% who consider themselves rather far away. The gap is even greater for children: 47% have moved closer to it, 6% have moved away from it.
What are the best times to spend with your family according to the French?
The number one choice of the French is on special occasions. 39% of respondents give the bonus to these opportunities for families to live intense experiences (parties, birthdays, special outings ...). And when asked what their expectations are with regard to these specific moments, 47% of French people choose above all to be able to share joy and emotion.
Lack of family time: a source of frustration and regret
Faced with the definite desire to enjoy his family and to take advantage of these moments spent together, persists the lack of time granted to this reunion. If the family occupies a central place in the life of the French, they suffer not to give him enough time. 74% want to be able to devote more time to their family unit. This lack of time spent on family This is all the more important because it appears to be irretrievable and results in regrets that persist throughout life. More specifically, what do they regret the most? Mainly not to have exchanged more with their parents.
From April 6, 2010, in response to the expectations of the French, Disneyland Paris offers to live an exclusive Disney Magic Moments Festival.
This survey was conducted online in December 2010 in 6 European countries (France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium), from a representative national sample of 1000 individuals aged 16 to 64 in each country. country.
