Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation December 2020, Issue # 669* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
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Contact Details: Wafaa Khatibi Research Associate, Gallup Pakistan Email: wafaa@gallup.com.pk This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 20 national & multi country surveys 12 polling organizations have been represented. Asia: Singapore(Family), Lebanon(Disasters) – 02 national polls Africa: Uganda(Elections) – 01 national polls Euro Americas: Finland(Family), Sweden(Governance), Italy(Health), Austria(Health), UK(Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Health, Values & Customs, Governance), USA(Science & Technology, Elections, Health, Education), Australia(Entertainment) – 14 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: Arab Barometer – 6 Countries (Governance) PEW – 198 Countries (Gender Issues) PEW – 14 Countries (National Image) Topic of the Week: AUSTRIANS RESIGN AND DO NOT EXPECT A QUICK END Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
669-01 One in ten Singaporeans see romantic relationships strain since pandemic (Click for Details) (Singapore) Latest YouGov data examines what impact the global coronavirus pandemic has had on Singaporeans personally, looking at how this has affected their mental health, romantic relationships, family relationships and friendships. While a lucky three in ten (30%) see no change to their romantic relationships, over one in ten (11%) say their relationships have become strained as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. (YouGov) December 18, 2020 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
MENA
669-02 Taking Lebanon’s Pulse after the Beirut Explosion (Click for Details) (Lebanon) In the sixth and latest wave of Arab Barometer, we asked 1,000 Lebanese citizens questions related to the Beirut port explosion and Lebanon’s political system. These results suggest that Lebanon’s economic crisis and poverty remain the top concerns of Lebanese citizens rather than the effects of the blast. And, although Lebanese prefer a civil state in theory, they are hesitant to concede and compromise their confessional privileges. (Arab Barometer) December 15, 2020 4.14 Society » Environment/ Disasters (Top)
AFRICA Regions
AFRICA
669-03 Many Ugandans mistrust the Electoral Commission, question its impartiality, Afrobarometer survey shows (Click for Details) (Uganda) Only about half of Ugandans think the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) is impartial, and fewer than half say they trust it, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows. In its Round 8 survey conducted in October 2019, Afrobarometer found substantial doubts about the neutrality and trustworthiness of the body charged with managing Uganda’s 2021 elections. (Afrobarometer) December 18, 2020 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
669-04 Life With Or Without Children? (Click for Details) (Finland) The year 2020 was in many ways different from its predecessor. At the beginning of the year, there was a lot of talk about how to address the declining birth rates. Soon after, the COVID-19 pandemic swept across our planet and took over everyone’s minds. How would a pandemic and the social changes it brings affect the birth rate of Finns in the longer term? (Taloustutkimus) December 14, 2020 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
669-05 Most important political issue (Click for Details) (Sweden) Healthcare, which after a couple of calm summer months with a low spread of covid-19 decreased in importance in the September survey, is once again becoming increasingly important for voters. The question increases significantly from 56 to 63 percent in importance in this survey. The issues of immigration / integration and law and order are in shared second place and are still considered important for a majority of the Swedish people. (Novus) December 10, 2020 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
669-06 Young people and sport: what snack? (Click for Details) (Italy) Italian children and young people have the - correct - habit of having a snack: 99%, in fact, indulge in an afternoon snack, frequently alternating sweet and savory. At the same time, however, only 6 out of 10 young people (under 13) regularly engage in physical activity. Central Italy is at the top of this ranking, with 77% of young practitioners ahead of Northern Italy (60%). Further behind is Southern Italy, where only 1 out of 2 children do sports. (BVA Doxa) December 12, 2020 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
669-07 Austrians Resign And Do Not Expect A Quick End (Click for Details) (Austria) Austrians do not expect a Christmas miracle when it comes to Corona. 82% expect the situation to get worse (18%) or at best to stay the way it is now (64%). This is accompanied by the fear that you or a family member will become infected with the coronavirus. This value has increased continuously from 45% to 60% since October. (Gallup Austria) December 16, 2020 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
669-08 Is it acceptable to re-gift presents? (Click for Details) (UK) Tis’ the season of naff secret Santa presents from colleagues, and well-intentioned but misguided gifts from distant relatives. But what to do with all these appreciated yet unloved gifts? Some may choose to pass on unwanted presents to those who might better enjoy them, but is re-gifting an acceptable practice according to Brits? (YouGov) December 15, 2020 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
669-09 How has coronavirus affected Britons’ takeaway-buying habits? (Click for Details) (UK) With much of the nation locked indoors for large portions of the year, one sector that should have benefitted from coronavirus restrictions is the takeaway industry. New YouGov data reveals how Britons’ hot food delivery habits have changed as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Prior to the onset of the pandemic, 14% of Britons were getting a takeaway delivered to their home at least once a week. A further 26% did so once or twice a month. Only 28% say they never had takeaway delivered. (YouGov) December 16, 2020 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
669-10 Which Christmas traditions will Britons keep up despite COVID? (Click for Details) (UK) Many Britons will be celebrating Christmas differently this year. New figures from YouGov show how people are adapting to the pandemic during the festive period. Most are buying presents (86%), putting up decorations (73%) and sending cards (61%) like they normally would. But while just over a third (36%) say they will do their Christmas shopping in-store like other years, a similar proportion (38%) will avoid it this year. (YouGov) December 18, 2020 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
669-11 What do Britons have for their Christmas dinner? (Click for Details) (UK) For the main meat of the average British Christmas dinner, turkey (54%) is the clear favourite with a 44-percentage point lead on the second most popular meat, Chicken (10%). Previous YouGov research showed that turkey was the also the preferred meat of choice for 52% of Britons in their ideal Christmas dinner. (YouGov) December 17, 2020 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
669-12 Majority of public support making £20 per week Universal Credit uplift permanent (Click for Details) (UK) In April, the government introduced the £20 a week increase in Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit for families during the pandemic. The survey shows strong support for this increase, with three quarters (74%) supporting the increase during the pandemic and only one in ten (nine percent) opposing this. (Ipsos MORI) December 18, 2020 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
669-13 What we’ve learned about Americans’ views of technology during the time of COVID-19 (Click for Details) (USA) When the coronavirus outbreak led to widespread shutdowns and stay-at-home orders throughout the country in March, many Americans were forced to adapt and shift parts of their daily routines. Some of these adaptations have relied heavily on technology – including adults working from home and students engaging in online learning. (PEW) December 18, 2020 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
669-14 Black eligible voters have accounted for nearly half of Georgia electorate’s growth since 2000 (Click for Details) (USA) Black eligible voters in Georgia have played a significant role in driving the growth of the state’s electorate over the past two decades. Between 2000 and 2019, Georgia’s eligible voter population grew by 1.9 million, with nearly half of this increase attributed to growth in the state’s Black voting population, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of new census data. (PEW) December 15, 2020 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
669-15 Reduced Majority in U.S. Critical of Healthcare System (Click for Details) (USA) Six in 10 Americans believe the U.S. healthcare system is in a state of crisis (16%) or has major problems (45%), the lowest in Gallup's trend since 1994, except for a 2001 reading. The figure was closer to seven in 10 from 2003 to 2018, but had dropped below that last year, even before the coronavirus pandemic plagued the nation. (Gallup USA) December 18, 2020 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
669-16 Half of College Students Say COVID-19 May Impact Completion (Click for Details) (USA) About half of currently enrolled college students nationally who are pursuing a bachelor's degree (49%) think it is likely or very likely that COVID-19 will negatively impact their ability to complete their degree or credential. The slight majority of students pursuing their associate degree (56%) say the same. (Gallup USA) December 15, 2020 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
AUSTRALIA
669-17 Six in ten Australians plan domestic holiday over next 12 months (Click for Details) (Australia) In the face of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many Aussies are looking ahead to travelling over the coming year, new research from YouGov reveals. The data, collected by YouGov’s Global Travel Profiles tool from across 25 countries, shows that six in ten (59%) people plan to holiday domestically in the next 12 months, making them the travellers third-most likely to take such a vacation. (YouGov) December 09, 2020 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
669-18 Arabs’ Evaluations of their Governments’ Response to COVID-19 (Click for Details) The COVID-19 pandemic hit Arab governments in a difficult time when most were already under pressure. Economic crises and armed conflicts in some countries, like Libya and Syria, have had spill-over effects that continue to be felt across the region. Governments’ failure to address these challenges over the years had shaken the public’s trust in their rulers. (Arab Barometer) December 17, 2020 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
669-19 Women in many countries face harassment for clothing deemed too religious – or too secular (Click for Details) Religious restrictions around the world often target women, who in many countries face censure because their clothing is considered too religious – or not religious enough. These restrictions frequently take the form of social harassment by individuals or groups, but also sometimes involve official government actions. Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities – that is, harassment from individuals or groups – due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms, according to the sources analyzed for a recent Pew Research Center study of 198 nations. (PEW) December 16, 2020 4.5 Society » Gender Issues (Top)
669-20 Views of Russia and Putin remain negative across 14 nations (Click for Details) Russia’s image in the world and that of its leader, Vladimir Putin, have been on the decline for years, and a Pew Research Center survey conducted this summer in 14 advanced economies shows that continues to be the case. A median of 66% of adults in those countries express an unfavorable view of Russia, with majorities in 12 of the 14 countries holding that view. Only a median of 29% hold a positive opinion of Russia. (PEW) December 16, 2020 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trusts (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: AUSTRIANS RESIGN AND DO NOT EXPECT A QUICK END uThis page is devoted to opinions of countries whose polling activity is generally not known very widely or where a recent topical issue requires special attention.
AUSTRIANS RESIGN AND DO NOT EXPECT A QUICK END Austrians do not expect a Christmas miracle when it comes to Corona. 82% expect the situation to get worse (18%) or at best to stay the way it is now (64%). This is accompanied by the fear that you or a family member will become infected with the coronavirus. This value has increased continuously from 45% to 60% since October. Interestingly, the population's willingness to vaccinate has decreased by seven percentage points to 49% compared to the Gallup survey, from about three weeks ago. At the moment, 22% would be sure to get vaccinated and 27% would be likely. The decline was particularly pronounced among women. Only 38% would currently be vaccinated, a month ago this figure was 48%. (Gallup Austria) December 16, 2020 Source: https://www.gallup.at/de/unternehmen/studien/corona-oesterreicher-erwarten-kein-rasches-ende/ (Top)
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