Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation June 2021, Issue # 692* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world
This issue scores 65 out of 100 on Gilani-Gallopedia's Globality Index, showing coverage of world population, and 68 out of 100 on the world income (prosperity) Index. Click for Details
Contact Details: Natasha Amir Research Executive, Gallup Pakistan Email: natasha@galluppakistan.com This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 23 national & multi country surveys 7 polling organizations have been represented. Asia: India (Science and Technology ), Singapore (Science and Technology) – 02 national polls Africa: Zambia (Performance Ratings), Gambia(Crime) – 02 national polls Euro Americas: UK(Social Problems , Sports, Investments , Sports , Consumer Confidence), Germany(Consumer Confidence), France(Employment Issues), Spain (Regional Conflicts), USA (National Image , Ethnicity , Ethnicity), Canada (Inflation , Morality, Values and Customs) Australia(Financial Systems and Institutions ), New Zealand(Governance) – 15 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: Arabbarometer – 05 Countries (Muslim World) Ipsos South Africa – 19 Countries (Health) YouGov UK – 05 Countries (Consumer Confidence) YouGov UK – 17 Countries (Science and Technology) Topic of the Week: Eight In Ten (80%) Singaporeans Have Bought Shopped Online In The Past Three Months Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
692-01 India Has A High Interest In Adopting AR/VR Solutions For Clothes (67%) And Technology/Home Appliances (56%) (Click for Details) (India) India, specifically, has a high interest in adopting AR/VR solutions for clothes (67%) and technology/home appliances (56%). This indicates that the future of augmented shopping in India looks bright and by adopting these technologies online retailers can drive greater channel penetration. Looking at the general shopping habits around the globe, we see that brick-and-motor and online channels are pervasive among shoppers globally, with an average penetration of 86% and 81%, respectively. (YouGov India) May 25, 2021 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
692-02 Eight In Ten (80%) Singaporeans Have Bought Shopped Online In The Past Three Months (Click for Details) (Singapore) Eight in ten (80%) Singaporeans have bought shopped online in the past three months, trailing behind 85% who have shopped in-store. Clothing is the item people most prefer to purchase in-store. A third (33%) say adhering to social distancing measures is a barrier to shopping at brick & mortar stores. The main motivation for online shopping is doorstep home delivery (YouGov Singapore) May 27, 2021 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
AFRICA Regions
AFRICA
692-03 77% Zambians Are Of The View That The Country Is Going In Wrong Direction (Click for Details) (Zambia) A majority of Zambians are pessimistic about the country’s direction and dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, a new Afrobarometer survey shows. Most citizens say the country’s economic condition and their personal living conditions are bad, and the country is headed in the wrong direction. Only about one-third expect things to get better during the coming year. (Afrobarometer) 26 May 2021 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
692-04 A Growing Number Of Gambians Feel Unsafe Walking In Their Neighborhoods (47%) And Fear Crime In Their Homes (36%) (Click for Details) (Gambia) A growing number of Gambians feel unsafe walking in their neighbourhoods and fear crime in their homes, the latest Afrobarometer survey indicates. Over the past three years, citizens’ sense of personal safety has decreased alongside their approval of the government’s efforts to reduce crime. Even so, the Gambia Armed Forces and Police Force remain among the country’s most trusted institutions. And an overwhelming majority of Gambians want the ECOWAS Military Intervention in the Gambia (ECOMIG) to leave to allow Gambia’s military and police to take charge of the security needs of the country. (Afrobarometer) 28 May 2021 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
692-05 Three In Ten (28%) Britons Say Issue Of Racism And Inequality Has Been Discussed Too Much (Click for Details) (UK) The death of George Floyd on 25th May 2020 sparked a global conversation about racism and inequalities, but one year on British public opinion is split as to whether racism is discussed too much or too little. Three in ten (28%) say it has been discussed too much while 30% say it has been spoken about too little and a third (33%) believe it has been discussed about the right amount. These findings are echoed in our qualitative research with an online community of ethnic minorities, which show that for some the past year has encouraged them to talk about racism more openly whereas others feel much less comfortable talking about it. (Ipsos MORI) 25 May 2021 4.13 Society » Social Problems (Top)
692-06 A Third Of UK Adults Say Their Hunch Or Feel Is The Most Important Factor When Deciding How To Bet (35%) During Gambling (Click for Details) (UK) As excitement builds around the Euros – which was postponed until June of this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic – our survey shows 18% of UK adults are likely to place money on some aspect of the tournament. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of adults likely to place a bet on the Euros will do so on individual matches, significantly more than the 42% who plan to bet on the championship winner. About one in five punters (22%) plan to put money on an accumulator or parlay, 19% will wager on a group winner and 15% will place in-game wagers. A small proportion will place prop bets (18%), spread bets (4%) or bets on other aspects of the tournament (2%). (YouGov UK) May 25, 2021 4.15 Society » Sports (Top)
692-07 Two-Fifths (42%) Of The GB Population Has Investable Assets (Click for Details) (UK) The retail investment market has been stifled for some time, with many consumers not willing or lacking the confidence to invest their savings for better long-term growth. However, as we emerge from the global pandemic and consumer confidence returns, many will have the potential to invest and may be tempted to look for better returns than current interest rates can deliver. Understanding consumer attitudes towards investing has never been more important. (YouGov UK) May 25, 2021 3.8 Economy » Investments (Top)
692-08 Among The Football Clubs In UK Leicester City Is At Peak With 28.7 Points In May (Click for Details) (UK) Leicester City witnessed a dramatic surge after lifting the FA Cup with their victory over Chelsea on May 15. The club had a score of 6.4 on May 14 (the only one of our clubs to begin the period with a positive score) and registered daily increments after winning the final, to peak at 28.7 on May 22. Chelsea will be keen to claim the European title after their loss in the FA Cup final. The club’s Buzz score was on the mend after the ESL episode but has steadily declined to 0.5 after the defeat. A strong performance in the Champions League final could well turn the trend for them. (YouGov UK) May 26, 2021 4.15 Society » Sports (Top)
692-09 Two In Five (39%) Britons Say They Do Not Intend To Switch An Insurance Policy In The Next 12 Months (Click for Details) (UK) Data from YouGov Profiles indicates that, among policyholders of any kind of insurance product, just two in five (39%) say they do not intend to switch a policy in the next 12 months, with 15% saying they don’t know if they plan to change providers or not. That leaves 46% of policyholders looking to make a change. Of consumers with home/building contents insurance, a similar proportion (36%) want to change insurer in the coming 12 months, while almost a quarter of those with standalone home contents insurance (23%) say the same. (YouGov UK) May 27, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
692-10 One In Four Germans Can Imagine Buying A Self-Driving Car (Click for Details) (Germany) Between the ages of 18 and 34. This is also the age group most likely to believe that autonomous cars can make road traffic safer and reduce accidents. Most of the prospective buyers, 61 percent, are male. When choosing a car brand, the most important thing for Germans is the price-performance ratio, followed by quality / service life as well as follow-up and maintenance costs. (YouGov Germany) May 25, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
692-11 A Majority Of French Students Say They Have Little Confidence In The Future (54%) (Click for Details) (France) The coronavirus crisis was experienced as a real shock for the students of the grandes écoles who experience concerns and difficulties in projecting themselves into the future. Almost two-thirds of them felt they had dropped out during their year of study (63%) and believe that they will have to make concessions for their first job compared to what they had envisaged before the Covid19 (63%). Even more, a majority of students say they have little confidence in the future (54%) and 18% have given up on their professional project and no longer know what to do with regard to their future. (Ipsos France) May 27, 2021 3.3 Economy » Employment Issues (Top)
692-12 27% Of Spaniards Affirm That The Management Was "Very Bad" Regarding The Diplomatic Relations Between The Monarchy Of Morocco And The Government Of Spain (Click for Details) (Spain) The deterioration of diplomatic relations between the Monarchy of Morocco and the Government of Spain caused, on May 17, 2021, the massive crossing of people on the border between both countries. 27% of Spaniards affirm that the management by the Government of Spain was "very bad", compared to 4% of the population that thinks that the actions were "very good". On average, the Government of Spain obtains a 4.32 score out of 10. (YouGov Spain) May 26, 2021 2.5 Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
692-13 More Than Nine-In-Ten (95%) Foreign Policy Scholars And American Public Agree That U.S. Standing Abroad Is Important (Click for Details) (USA) An overwhelming majority of Americans agree it is important that the United States is generally respected by other countries around the world, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in February. And a new parallel survey of international relations scholars finds that academics are in lockstep with the U.S. public on the importance of America’s image abroad. 87% of U.S. adults surveyed say respect for the U.S. abroad is vital, including half who say it is very important. Only 5% and 13% of the IR scholars and American public, respectively, say this is not too or not at all important. (PEW) MAY 24, 2021 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image (Top)
692-14 In Both Parties, Fewer Now Say Being Christian Or Being Born In U.S. Is Important To Being Truly American (Click for Details) (USA) The share of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents who say it is important to be born in the U.S. to be truly American has fallen by half, from 50% in 2016 to just a quarter in 2020. And while majorities of Democrats believe speaking English and sharing U.S. customs and traditions are important for being truly American (65% and 59%, respectively), these shares have also seen a marked decrease since 2016 (from 87% and 79%, respectively). (PEW) MAY 25, 2021 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
692-15 Twenty-Four Percent Of Black And Hispanic Employees Reported Experiencing Discrimination At Work In The Past 12 Months (Click for Details) (USA) Workplace discrimination doesn't affect everyone equally. Twenty-four percent of Black and Hispanic employees reported experiencing discrimination at work in the past 12 months, as did 15% of White employees and 16% of Asian employees. But 75% of Black employees say that discrimination was related to their race or ethnicity, compared with 61% of Hispanic and 42% of White workers. And the Gallup study finds that discrimination undermines employee wellbeing, more so for Black and Hispanic workers than White ones. (Gallup USA) MAY 26, 2021 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
692-16 Home Buying Intentions in Ontario Hold Steady (19%), With Likely Buyers Anticipating Paying 12% More for a Home in the Next Yea (Click for Details) (Canada) Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has revealed that home buying intentions unchanged from February 2020, with one in five (19%) Ontario adults say they are likely (6% very/13%somewhat) to buy a home in the next twelve months. Whether a product of the pandemic or changes in their family, one in five (21%) likely homebuyers in Ontario is an “upgrader”, meaning that their main reason for buying was needing a larger home. (Ipsos Canada) 25 May 2021 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
692-17 Nearly All Canadians (93%) Agree Everyone Must Do Their Part To Make Roads Safe (Click for Details) (Canada) According to a recent Ipsos study on behalf of Parachute, half or more say they would like to see arrests for impaired driving, police checking for impaired driving, and separate bicycle lanes to be implemented. There is less enthusiasm among reduced speed limits, with only one in five indicating they would like to see this measure in their community. (Ipsos Canada) 27 May 2021 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs (Top)
AUSTRALIA
692-18 Overall Satisfaction With ‘Big 4’ Banks Is Higher Than A Year Ago With CBA & NAB The Top Two (Click for Details) (Australia) New data from Roy Morgan shows overall 80.5% of customers are satisfied with their bank(s) in April 2021, an increase of 1.3% points on a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The increase was built upon increases in satisfaction for building societies (up 3% points on a year ago), foreign banks (up 2.3% points) and Australia’s ‘Big 4’ banks (up 0.3% points). Satisfaction for the four major banks as a group is 77.1%, up 0.3% points on April 2020, and up 0.2% points on January 2021. (Roy Morgan) May 25 2021 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
692-19 New Zealand Labour-Led Government Leads Opposition By 17% In May: 56% cf. 39% (Click for Details) (New Zealand) Support for New Zealand’s Labour/Greens government was up 1% point to 56% in May. Support for the Labour Party was up 3.5% points to 45% while support for the Greens dropped 2.5% points to 11%. The governing parties are now 17% points ahead of the Parliamentary opposition National/Act NZ/ Maori Party on 39%, down 2% points since April. Support for National was down 1% point to 28.5% in May, support for Act NZ was unchanged at 9% and Maori Party support dropped by 1% point to 1.5%. (Roy Morgan) May 28 2021 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
692-20 Is Covid-19 Compelling Arab Citizens To Surrender Freedoms To Their Governments (Click for Details) Two-thirds of Algerians and Moroccans (66 percent in each) say it is either sometimes or always justifiable for the government to limit freedom of speech during a public health emergency, followed by over half of Jordanians (59 percent) and Tunisians (53 percent) saying the same. Only in Lebanon do fewer than half of respondents cite support for such restrictions to free speech (47 percent). (Arabbarometer) May 24, 2021 2.7 Foreign Affairs & Security » Muslim World (Top)
692-21 More Than Four In Every 10 (43%) Respondents Reported That Covid-19 Had Made It More Difficult For Them Or Someone In Their Household To Obtain Required Medication In The Previous Three Months (Click for Details) More than four in every 10 (43%) respondents reported that Covid-19 had made it more difficult for them or someone in their household to obtain required medication in the previous three months (between November 2020 and February 2021). Among respondents that reported they, or someone in their household required a health care visit, almost a quarter (23%) reported missing or skipping services since November 2020 and more than four in 10 (42%) missed or skipped services since the start of the pandemic. (Ipsos South Africa) 24 May 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
692-22 Two In Five Drivers Based In The UAE, In Great Britain (5%) And Germany, (9%) Plan To Buy A New Car In The Next 12 Months (Click for Details) It’s a similar story when it comes to buying used vehicles. Almost a quarter of the UAE drivers want to buy a second hand car (23%) in the next 12 months, and nearly as many Australians (19%) say the same. But, again, in Britain (8%) and Germany (7%) demand is much weaker – something which in itself will have a knock-on effect on the proportion of consumers in the market for a model fresh off the production line. (YouGov UK) May 27, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
692-23 Globally (54%) Still Prefer In-Store Shopping To Online Purchases (38%) (Click for Details) In other markets, though, the in-store experience remains king. In Indonesia, for example, 8% of shoppers have bought a phone in-store, compared to just one in twenty (5%) who have done so in-store. In UAE, the differential is similar – 12% vs. 8%. Consumers in the US are divided, with the same proportion (9%) having bought online as in-store over the last quarter. Other countries where there is no significant difference between the percentage of adults that chose online vs in-store are Poland, Italy, China, Sweden, France, and Denmark. (YouGov UK) May 28, 2021 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Eight In Ten (80%) Singaporeans Have Bought Shopped Online In The Past Three Months 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.
Eight In Ten (80%) Singaporeans Have Bought Shopped Online In The Past Three Months • Eight in ten (80%) Singaporeans have bought shopped online in the past three months, trailing behind 85% who have shopped in-store • Clothing is the item people most prefer to purchase in-store • A third (33%) say adhering to social distancing measures is a barrier to shopping at brick & mortar stores • The main motivation for online shopping is doorstep home delivery COVID-19 has had a profound impact on shopping attitudes and behaviours globally. While shopping has shifted online during the pandemic, consumer preference for brick-and-mortar remains high. YouGov’s latest whitepaper ‘International Omni-Channel Retail Report 2021: Shopping in the pandemic and the implications for the future’ looks at shopping behaviours amongst Singaporeans to understand the cross-channel interplay between online and brick-and-mortar outlets, as well as motivations and barriers between these two types of retailers. Over eight in ten (85%) Singaporeans have purchased something from a brick & mortar store in the past three months. Brick-and-mortar appears to be the go-to method for purchasing everyday essential items, such as household food & drink (55%), personal care items (41%), household cleaning supplies (37%) and medicine (30%). Clothing (33%) is the only discretionary item in the top five most purchased things in-store. Online shopping lags behind in-store shopping, with eight in ten (80%) buying something online in the past three months. Conversely, online retail channels are the preferred channel for discretionary items such as clothing (39%), footwear (19%) and furniture / home décor (14%). Everyday items unsurprisingly are the most purchased items in both categories. Two in five (39%) have stocked up on household food & drink online in the past 90 days. Very few consumers shop exclusively at one channel or retailer – four in five (80%) shop both online and in-store, 13% shop entirely in-store and 7% shop entirely online. Despite the growth of online retail, there are still many shoppers that want to buy through brick-and-mortar outlets. YouGov asked Singaporean consumers about channel preferences for one specific and exceptionally large category—clothing. We then compared their actual shopping behaviour for clothing with what they wanted to do, to see how actions compared to desires. When asked which category shoppers most would prefer to buy in person, clothing came up on top (43%), followed by footwear (40%). However, when compared to the data that shows only a third (33%) have bought clothing from a brick & mortar store in the past three months, this suggests an optimism for brick & mortar stores looking forward – that after the pandemic ends consumers will return to the shopping channel they prefer. This belief that shoppers will return to in-person shopping could be supported by looking at the barriers Singaporean consumers say are keeping them from shopping in-store. A third (33%) selected ‘adhering to social distancing guidance and / or avoiding public interactions’ as a reason for being dissuaded from buying things in-store. The main barriers according to consumers however are the lack of offers / discounts and the inconvenience of visiting a physical store (both 46%), followed by accessibility (30%), lack of physical stores in their vicinity (27%), lack of product selection / variety (25%) and parking (23%). For those over the age of 55, almost a third (31%) say having to find parking is a reason stopping them from shopping in-store. The top motivations for people to visit a brick & mortar store are in-line with data showing higher preference to buy clothing in-person versus online, which are being able to physically experience a product (65%) and the ability try things in store (59%). Other motivations are speed of purchase (43%) and finding it easier (39%). Three in ten (30%) also say they trust physical stores more than online stores. This lack of trust for online retailers is also reflected in the barriers identified by Singaporeans in shopping online. Almost two in five (38%) have concerns about personal information and data security. Amongst those over the age of 45, this jumps to 45%. Other reasons why one might not be keen to purchase from an online retailer is the delivery charges (55%), the inability to physically experience the product (51%) and product return policy (45%). There are however, plenty of incentives to shop online, such as home delivery (63%), promotional offers (59%), variety of products available (39%) and product details & descriptions (34%). About half (46%) also say it is easier to purchase things online, and amongst those aged 18 to 34, this jumps to three in five (59%). (YouGov Singapore) May 27, 2021 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2021/05/27/brick-mortar-remains-strong-amidst-pandemic/ (Top)
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