Évane: A Study on the Factors Shaping the Experiences and Parenting Practices of Parents of Children Aged 0 to 2
Starting in January 2024, Santé publique France, in partnership with the National Family Allowance Fund (Cnaf), will launch the Évane study in mainland France to examine the factors influencing the experiences and parenting practices of parents of children aged 0 to 2.
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More information about the survey and practical details (FAQs, resources, etc.)
Why was this study conducted, and what are its objectives?
The ÉVANE study aims to gather information on how parents experience parenthood during the first two years of their child’s life. These findings will provide detailed insights into the environments (work, family, housing, etc.) in which parents of young children live and how these environments influence their experiences and parenting practices.
Becoming a parent is an experience that can vary greatly from one person to another, which is why a large number of parents will be surveyed to reflect the diversity of feelings about their new role.
Who is eligible to participate in the Évane study?
Fathers and mothers living with a child between the ages of 0 and 2 who reside in mainland France and who have been randomly selected from among households receiving benefits from the Cnaf.
Study Procedure
Selected participants will be notified by mail and email and invited to complete an online questionnaire that takes an average of 40 minutes. Data collection is being conducted by the polling firm Ipsos. The study’s dedicated website, https://www.etude-evane.fr/, provides useful information for all selected participants.
Santé publique France would like to thank all selected participants in advance for their cooperation and the time they will devote to the survey. If you do not wish to be included in the random selection, you may indicate this by reviewing the collective information notice and the study’s legal notices.
What will the results be used for?
The initial results of the Évane study will be published in 2025. They will provide a better understanding of the needs of parents of young children. This knowledge will inform the development of initiatives for parents of young children and help guide public policy.
Regulatory Framework for the Évane Study
Santé publique France is responsible for the data processing carried out for the purposes of this study in the public interest.
This study has obtained:
a favorable opinion from the National Council for Statistical Information (CNIS) (opinion on the appropriateness of the study dated January 12, 2023);
the favorable opinion of the Ethics and Scientific Committee for Research, Studies, and Evaluations in the Health Field (CESREES) (opinion dated May 17, 2023);
authorization from the National Commission on Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) (Decision 2023-118 of November 9, 2023).
A mandatory study
The Evane survey has been awarded the mandatory label of public interest and statistical quality by the Public Statistics Label Committee, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 51-711 of June 7, 1951, on the obligation, coordination, and confidentiality of statistics. As such, the survey is included in the public statistics program (approval No. 2024X070SA from the Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty—Decree dated July 10, 2024).
This obligation underscores the fact that the participation of randomly selected individuals in this survey is highly anticipated. If everyone responds, the results will be more accurate and will help inform the design of initiatives and policies aimed at those who need them most.
However, in accordance with Article 74 of the Data Protection Act and as mentioned in the information letters, individuals participating in the survey retain the right to object to the processing of data collected as part of the survey, as well as the right to have such data deleted (provided that this right does not undermine the objectives of the study).
