Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation December 2021, Issue # 717-718* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world
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Contact Details: Natasha Amir Research Executive, Gallup Pakistan Email: natasha@galluppakistan.com This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 39 national & multi country surveys 6 polling organizations have been represented. Asia: India (Consumer Confidence), Turkey (Social Problems, Health) – 03 national polls MENA: UAE (Entertainment) – 01 national poll Africa: Uganda (Consumer Confidence), Kenya (Crime), Tanzania (National Trust) _ 03 national polls Euro Americas: UK(Well-Being, Governance , Perceptions on Performance, Performance Ratings), France (Environment, Health, Education),Germany (Science & Technology, Financial Systems & Institutions, Entertainment), Spain(Health), USA (Crime, Family , Social Problems, Inflation), Canada (Health, Inflation, Health, Entertainment), Australia (Health, Media, Consumer Confidence, Lifestyle, Health) – 25 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: PEW – 41 Countries (Religion) Gallup – 115 Countries (Consumer Protection) Ipsos Australia – 28 Countries (US Image) Ipsos New Zealand – 28 Countries (Science & Technology) Ipsos Australia – 28 Countries(International Organizations) PEW – 17 Countries (Family) YouGov UK – 02 Countries (IT & Telecom) Topic of the Week: Family Makes Our Lives Meaningful: Majority View Among 17 Leading Economies Of The World; Material Well Being Ranks Much Lower Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
717-718-01 Google Tops YouGov’s Best Brand Rankings 2021: India (Click for Details) (India) In India, the best brand was Google, with an average score of 54.2. But competition for the top spot was fierce, with YouTube coming in second with a score of 53.7. In third and fourth position were Amazon and WhatsApp, with scores of 50.6 and 48.3 respectively. Amazon Prime came in fifth, rounding out the top five with 36.0. Telegram topped India most improved brand list this year, with a rise of 6.2 points. Tata Motors came in second, with an increase of 3.9 points. (YouGov India) November 16, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
717-718-02 38% Of The Turkish People Does Not Leave The House Except For Essential Needs Such As Work And Shopping (Click for Details) (Turkey) Although nearly 20 months have passed since the coronavirus epidemic, the society's perception of high risk for social activities continues. 6 out of 10 people find it too risky to be in crowded environments. The rate of those who find activities such as cinema, cafe, restaurant, hosting guests or going as a guest too risky is close to 50%.38% of the society has not left the house in the last week except for compulsory activities Of course, during this normalized epidemic period, 9 out of 10 people say that they left the house in the last week. (Ipsos Turkey) 15 November 2021 4.13 Society » Social Problems (Top)
717-718-03 70% of People Who Have Been Vaccinated 2 Doses Say They Will Get 3rd Dose Vaccine (Click for Details) (Turkey) Additional dose studies had been started for a long time with the aim of strengthening immunity and providing protection against variants. In the research conducted by Ipsos, citizens; 3. Their thoughts on the dose of vaccine were asked… According to the answers; While 70% of people who have been vaccinated with both 2 doses of Sinovak and 2 doses of Biontech state that they will receive the 3rd dose vaccine, 30% of them are more hesitant in the 3rd dose vaccine. About Combating the Epidemic, Half of the Society Thinks the Fight Against the Epidemic Is Not Going Well. (Ipsos Turkey) 24 November 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
717-718-04 YouGov’s Latest Survey Reveals More Than Half Of UAE Residents (51%) Are Planning To Take A Domestic Vacation In The Upcoming Year-End Holiday Time (Click for Details) (UAE) As the world gears up to enter the holiday season, YouGov’s latest survey reveals more than half of UAE residents (51%) are planning to take a domestic vacation in the upcoming year-end holiday time. Just over a fifth (22%) plan to travel to other Middle Eastern countries, two in five (39%) plan to travel overseas, and one in eight (13%) do not intend to take a vacation this holiday season. Interestingly, holiday preferences vary depending on one’s age. Young adults between 18-24 years are most likely than others to travel within the country this holiday season (65%), while older adults (45+ years) are more keen on international travel (46%). (YouGov MENA) November 24, 2021 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
AFRICA Regions AFRICA
717-718-05 A Majority (54%) Of Ugandans Would Prefer To Pay Lower Taxes, Even If It Means There Will Be Fewer Services Provided By Government (Click for Details) (Uganda) Ugandans view social services as the most important problem the government should address, including health (cited by 53% of respondents), education (31%), and water supply. Among Ugandans who had contact with key public services during the previous year, three-quarters (75%) say they had to pay a bribe to obtain police assistance. Four in 10 (42%) had to pay a bribe to obtain medical care or to get a government document (40%). A majority (54%) of Ugandans would prefer to pay lower taxes, even if it means there will be fewer services provided by government, rather than pay higher taxes for more government services. (Afrobarometer) 18 November 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
717-718-06 Only Two In 10 Kenyans (18%) Believe That Ordinary People Can Report Incidents Of Corruption To Authorities Without Fear Of Retaliation Or Other Negative Consequences (Click for Details) (Kenya) Almost two-thirds (64%) of Kenyans say the level of corruption in the country increased “somewhat” or “a lot” during the year preceding the survey, a 23-percentage-point increase compared to 2014. Eight in 10 citizens (79%) of citizens say the government is doing a “fairly bad” or “very bad” job of fighting corruption, a 13-percentage-point increase compared to 2014. Only two in 10 Kenyans (18%) believe that ordinary people can report incidents of corruption to authorities without fear of retaliation or other negative consequences. (Afrobarometer) 24 November 2021 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
717-718-07 In Terms Of Favorable Perceptions, China Outranks The United States (63%), Great Britain (52%), And Russia (36%) In Tanzania (Click for Details) (Tanzania) More than four in 10 Tanzanians (44%) say China’s economic activities have “a lot” of influence on Tanzania’s economy, an increase of 7 percentage points from 2014. This perception increases with respondents’ education level (reaching 70% among those with post-secondary qualifications) and is more common among men (51%) than among women (37). Tanzanians also offer overwhelmingly positive assessments of the economic and political influence of the East African Community (EAC) (77%), United Nations agencies (76%), the African Union (75%), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) (67%). (Afrobarometer) 26 November 2021 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Trust (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
717-718-08 8 In 10 (79%) Captains Of Industry In UK Expected The Economic Condition Of The Country To Improve Over The Next 12 Months (Click for Details) (UK) When interviewed between May and August this year, 8 in 10 (79%) Captains of Industry expected the economic condition of the country to improve over the next 12 months, making them more optimistic than when this question was first asked in 1987 (69%). When thinking about their own companies, 81% of Captains expected business to improve over the next 12 months, up from 42% in 2020 and level with views in 1987(80%) when this question was first asked. (Ipsos MORI) 16 November 2021 3.1 Economy » Well-Being (Top)
717-718-09 Half Of Britons 52% Disapprove Of MPs Having Second Jobs – But It Depends On What The Job Is (Click for Details) (UK) As the conversation surrounding MPs’ second jobs continues, new polling by Ipsos MORI shows around half of Britons disapprove of MPs being paid to do second jobs while they are MPs (52%). Only 1 in 5 (19%) approve. Britons aged 16-34 are least likely to disapprove of MPs have second jobs, only a third (34%) think it is wrong compared to 54% of 35-54s and two-thirds (67%) of 55-75s oppose it. Four in 10 (42%) of those who voted for the Conservatives in the 2019 General Election are against MPs having second jobs, increasing to 6 in 10 Labour or Lib Dem voters (60% and 59% respectively). (Ipsos MORI) 19 November 2021 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
717-718-10 6 In 10 Britons Think The Economy Is In A Poor State (Click for Details) (UK) New research by Ipsos MORI shows Britons are less than positive about the current economic state with 6 in 10 saying it is poor (59%) compared to only 37% who say it is in a good position. However, these figures are more positive than a similar poll conducted by Ipsos MORI in June 2013 where 84% said poor and 12% said good. Perhaps unsurprisingly, those who voted for the current government are significantly more like to say the economy is currently in a good state, 58% think the economy is strong compared to only a quarter of those who voted for Labour in 2019 (24%) and 30% of Lib Dem voters. (Ipsos MORI) 24 November 2021 3.1 Economy » Perceptions on Performance (Top)
717-718-11 Just A Third Of Tory Voters Say Boris Johnson Is The Best Person To Tackle Corruption In Parliaments (Click for Details) (UK) Of those Britons who currently intend to vote for the Tories, many of them seem to have a less than favourable opinion of Johnson’s handling of the scandal and his public image. Half (50%) say Johnson is dealing poorly with the allegations, as do 68% of the population in general. When asked which of the two main party leaders would be best to handle the issue of corruption in Parliament, around the same percentage of Conservative supporters say neither leader (39%) as back Boris (37%), and 4% put their faith in Keir Starmer instead of Johnson. (YouGov UK) November 25, 2021 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
717-718-12 79% Of Young People Say They Are Interested In The Topic Of Global Warming (Click for Details) (France) 47% of young people think that the reality of global warming has not been scientifically proven. 55% believe that nuclear energy contributes as much to global warming as gas or coal. 46% say they are not familiar with the meaning of the expression "greenhouse gas". 55% say they are not familiar with the meaning of the expression "ecological footprint". 80% trust researchers to provide objective information on scientific issues. 79% say they are interested in the theme of global warming. (Ipsos France) November 17, 2021 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
717-718-13 Health: 1 In 4 Adolescents Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Click for Details) (France) 1 in 4 adolescents is affected by a generalized anxiety disorder (25%), an assessment carried out by taking the GAD7 test ( Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 ). A disorder that affects both boys (24%) and girls (27%), which is found in all age groups, both 11-12 year olds (29%) and 13-14 year olds ( 23%) and 15-year-old adolescents (23%) and which affects all socio-professional categories equally. (Ipsos France) 19 November 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
717-718-14 Only 37% Of Girls Plan To Go To Computer Science Or Engineering School, Compared To 66% Of Boys (Click for Details) (France) 94% of high school students think that it is important or even essential to have a very good level in science subjects to be admitted and succeed in a computer school. However, even when they have an average of more than 14/20 in science subjects, girls are much less likely than boys to think they have the level to follow an engineering school (53% against 72% of boys with an average similar) or a computer school (43% vs. 78%), and their parents are of the same opinion. (Ipsos France) 25 November 2021 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
717-718-15 Children Between The Ages Of 6 And 11 Are Most Likely To Get Their First Smartphone (Click for Details) (Germany) It can often be seen in the schoolyard: Not only young people, but also younger children play with their smartphones. Half of parents in Germany give their children their first smartphone between the ages of 6 and 11, 36 percent only between the ages of 12 and 14. A full 4 percent want to give their child their first smartphone at the age of 3 to 5 or have already done so. Parents with children aged 15 to 17 say they have an overview (62 percent) or control (59 percent) of the media content that their children consume. (YouGov Germany) November 25, 2021 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
717-718-16 62 Percent Of Consumers Want Sustainable Banking (Click For Details) (Germany) A YouGov survey on sustainability in banks ("How important is it to you that banks operate and act sustainably? Criteria for this would be, for example, sustainability seals, sustainable investments, ecological and social criteria such as sustainable procurement and disposal, use of sustainable electricity suppliers or the promotion of sustainable behavior der Employees ”) shows that 62 percent of consumers pay attention to these criteria. (YouGov Germany) November 26, 2021 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
717-718-17 More Than One In Four Germans Took Advantage Of Black Friday Campaigns This Week (Click for Details) (Germany) On Black Friday, not only in the USA but also in Germany attract many shops with discounts to usher in the start of the Christmas shopping season. This week, 27 percent of Germans bought products as part of Black Friday campaigns, including 13 percent for themselves, 7 percent for others and a further 7 percent both. In contrast, two thirds of those surveyed in Germany (67 percent) did not shop on Black Friday this week. (YouGov Germany) November 26, 2021 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
717-718-18 82% Of The Spanish Population Believes That The Consumption Of Sugary Products Has Negative Effects On Health (Click for Details) (Spain) 82% of the population believes that the consumption of sugary products has negative effects on health, and 81% of parents with children do something to reduce it. 43% of the population with children think that they drink too much sugar. Of these, 47% think that the excessive intake of sugar is due to the fact that it is their own sons and daughters who ask for it, 45% believe that products with sugar are easier to preserve and carry (for example, for the children's lunch) and 26% attack the price, since they declare that healthy products are more expensive. (YouGov Spain) November 18, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
717-718-19 88% Of U S Gun Owners, Up From 67% In 2005, Own For Crime Protection (Click for Details) (USA) In 2021, 88% of U.S. gun owners say they own a gun for protection against crime, up sharply from 67% in 2005 and 65% in 2000. Seventy percent own a gun for target shooting, similar to the 66% of gun owners in 2005 and the 67% in 2000 who said this. Fifty-six percent say they own a gun for hunting, compared with 58% in 2005 and 59% in 2000. (Gallup) NOVEMBER 17, 2021 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
717-718-20 Growing Share Of Childless Adults In U S Don’t Expect To Ever Have Children (Click for Details) (USA) Among parents and non-parents alike, men and women are equally likely to say they will probably not have kids (or more kids) in the future. Perhaps not surprisingly, adults in their 40s are far more likely than younger ones to say they are unlikely to have children or to have more children in the future. Some 85% of non-parents 40 to 49 say this, compared with 37% of those younger than 40. And while 91% of older parents say they probably won’t have more kids, 60% of younger parents say the same. (PEW) NOVEMBER 19, 2021 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
717-718-21 Nearly Six-In-Ten U S Adults (59%) Say They Find Political Conversations Stressful (Click for Details) (USA) The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased in recent years. Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults (59%) say they find these conversations stressful, up from 50% in May 2019, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in mid-September. This increase has come among Republicans and Democrats alike. Today, 58% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say they find talking politics with people they disagree with to be stressful, up 11 percentage points since 2019. (PEW) NOVEMBER 23, 2021 4.13 Society » Social Problems (Top)
717-718-22 The Annual Rate Of Inflation In The United States Hit 6.2% In October 2021 (Click for Details) (USA) A Pew Research Center analysis of data from 46 nations finds that the third-quarter 2021 inflation rate was higher in most of them (39) than in the pre-pandemic third quarter of 2019. In 16 of these countries, including the U.S., the inflation rate was more than 2 percentage points higher last quarter than in the same period of 2019. (For this analysis, we used data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a group of mostly highly developed, democratic countries. The data covers the 38 OECD member nations, plus eight other economically significant countries.) (PEW) NOVEMBER 24, 2021 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
717-718-23 Three In Four (75%) Canadians 18-54 Agree That The Men In Their Lives Are Less Likely Than The Women In Their Lives To Share Mental Health Concerns (Click for Details) (Canada) Canadians 18-54 agree that the men in their lives are less likely than the women in their lives to share mental health concerns, while two in three (66%) have the same perception when it comes to physical health concerns. Among Canadian men 18-54, there is a higher degree of comfort when it comes to talking about their physical health than about their mental health, with 84% agreeing they feel comfortable talking about their physical health with friends and family and a lower 70% saying the same when it comes to mental health. (Ipsos Canada) 19 November 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
717-718-24 Four In Five (78%) Canadians Concerned That Inflation Will Make Everyday Things Less Affordable; One In Four (24%) Say They Can’t Absorb Higher Costs (Click for Details) (Canada) Ipsos poll for Global News shows that affordability is the top priority that Canadians have given our political leaders to address. The poll has also revealed that four in five (78%) Canadians are concerned (36% very/42% somewhat) that inflation will make everyday things less affordable, while relatively few (22%) are not concerned (6% not at all/17% not very). Concern runs higher among women (80%) than men (75%), and among those aged 35-54 (82%) compared to those older (75%) or younger (75%). (Ipsos Canada) 24 November 2021 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
717-718-25 One Fifth Of Canadians (20%) Think Vaccine Requirements For Leisure Activities Should End Immediately (Click for Details) (Canada) COVID-19 remains high on the agenda for Canadians: over a quarter (27%) ranked the pandemic as a top two priority for parliamentarians, and over 6 in 10 are at least somewhat confident (61%) in the upcoming session’s ability to make significant progress on the issue (10% ‘very’ / 51% ‘somewhat’). However, Canadian adults remain divided on how long vaccine mandates should stay in effect - a lack of consensus which remains starkly consistent across different activities. (Ipsos Canada) 26 November 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
717-718-26 Happier Holidays: Two-Thirds (66%) Of Canadians Agree This Year’s Holidays Will Be Better Than Last Year’s (Click for Details) (Canada) The summer and fall months have taught Canadians to rediscover the joys of outdoor dining and vacationing closer to home. As snow begins to fall on various parts of the country, many are wondering how they will navigate another pandemic holiday season. A recent Ipsos poll on conducted on behalf of Global News finds Canadians are not only taking the ongoing pandemic into account when making holiday plans, but also looking forward to the season; two-thirds (66%) agree (12% strongly/54% somewhat) this year’s holiday season will be better than last year’s. (Ipsos Canada) 27 November 2021 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
AUSTRALIA
717-718-27 Movement In The Brisbane CBD Is At 81% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels; It’s Highest Level Of Movement Since The Pandemic Began (Click for Details) (Australia) The average 7-day movement level in the Sydney CBD was at 41% (up 8% points on a week earlier) of pre-pandemic levels in early November compared to 36% (up 9% points on a week earlier) of pre-pandemic levels in the Melbourne CBD. Despite these low numbers these are the highest average movement levels in both city CBDs for nearly six months since late May 2021. Despite the increasingly busy Brisbane CBD the city still trails significantly behind the Adelaide CBD which returned to an average 7-day movement level of 94% of pre-pandemic levels – the highest level of movement for the ‘City of Churches’ since reaching a high of 98% during the Easter holidays in April 2021. (Roy Morgan) November 16 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
717-718-28 15.2 Million Australians Read Magazines In Print And Online (Click for Details) (Australia) This market broadens to 15.2 million Australians aged 14+ (71.8%) read magazines in print or online either via the web or an app, down 3.3 per cent from a year ago. These are the latest findings from the Roy Morgan Single Source survey of 64,972 Australians aged 14+ in the 12 months to September 2021. The overall magazine industry readership figures are up compared to a year ago with the rebound out of the 2020 lockdowns earlier last year providing a boost to key magazine categories. (Roy Morgan) November 22 2021 4.6 Society » Media (Top)
717-718-29 ‘Mortgage Stress’ At Record Lows During The 2021 Lockdowns In NSW, Victoria And The ACT (Click for Details) (Australia) ‘Mortgage stress’ dropped to record lows during this period with fewer than 600,000 mortgage holders considered ‘At Risk’ for the first time. The level of mortgage stress is down on a year ago during Victoria’s long second lockdown when an estimated 668,000 mortgage holders (18.3%) were considered ‘At Risk’. Mortgage stress today is at less than half the level it was during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 when it reached a high of 35.6% of mortgage-holders. (Roy Morgan) November 22 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
717-718-30 Proportion Of Australians Who Drink Alcohol Increased By 3.5% Points To 69.6% In The 12 Months To September 2021 (Click for Details) (Australia) Driving this increase were significant increases for wine, spirits and RTDs, and consumption of beer also increased marginally over the past year. The number of Australians drinking wine increased from 8,539,000 Australians (43.0%) to 9,263,000 (46.4%) – an increase of 3.4% points (+724,000) over the year. In good news for the beer industry there was a gain in the number of Australians drinking beer – a change from recent years as consumption of beer has slumped over the last decade. There were 7,138,000 Australians (35.7%) drinking beer, an increase of 0.5% points (+147,000) from a year earlier. (Roy Morgan) November 23 2021 4.7 Society » Lifestyle (Top)
717-718-31 Over Three-Quarters Of Victorians (76%) Agree That An Employed Worker In Victoria Is Not Allowed To Enter Their Employer’s Workplace Unless Fully Vaccinated (Click for Details) (Australia) Agreement with this policy is consistently strong across Gender, Age and Location although there are significant political differences. An almost unanimous 96% of ALP supporters agree with the policy compared to 91.5% of Greens supporters but only 55% of L-NP supporters and just 4% of supporters of Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party (UAP). The ALP has increased its two-party preferred lead to almost 20% points. The ALP is now on 59.5% (up 1.5% points since mid-November 2021) compared to the L-NP on 40.5% (down 1.5% points). (Roy Morgan) November 25 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
MULTI COUNTRY
717-718-32 41 Countries Ban Religion-Related Groups; Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’is Among The Most Commonly Targeted (Click for Details) Government restrictions on religion take many forms around the world. In fact, 41 countries – or around a fifth (21%) of those evaluated – banned at least one religion-related group in 2019, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of laws and policies in effect in 198 countries in 2019, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available. Jehovah’s Witnesses and Baha’is were among the most frequently banned groups. (PEW) NOVEMBER 15, 2021 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
717-718-33 In 2020, The World Scored An 82 Out Of A Possible 100 On The Law And Order Index, In 115 Countries (Click for Details) In 2020, the world scored an 82 out of a possible 100 on the Law and Order Index -- which means people basically felt as safe as they have since 2017. Because of the pandemic, Gallup was unable to field its surveys in two countries that have scored the highest and lowest on the index year after year -- Singapore and Afghanistan. But Norway, which posted the highest score on the index in 2020 with a 94, consistently ranks near the top. Venezuela and Gabon, which posted the lowest scores on the index in 2020, at 53 each, also consistently rank near the bottom. (Gallup) NOVEMBER 16, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Protection (Top)
717-718-34 Across 28 Countries Surveyed, An Average Of 62% Say That The U S Will Have An Overall Positive Influence, Up 12 Points Since Last Year (Click for Details) As the United States continues to navigate domestic political divisions, it is experiencing an improved image abroad. The first year of the Biden Administration has seen a considerable increase in expectations that the U.S. will have a positive influence on world affairs in the next decade, according to the 12th year of polling by Ipsos for the Halifax International Security Forum. Across 28 countries surveyed, an average of 62% say that the U.S. will have an overall positive influence, up 12 points since last year. Canada (averaging at 80%) and Germany (77%) remain the two countries mostly widely expected to have a positive influence. (Ipsos Australia) 18 November 2021 2.6 Foreign Affairs & Security » US image (Top)
717-718-35 Globally 75% Citizens From 28 Countries See Being Hacked In The Next 12 Months Is A Real Threat (Click for Details) With the increasing availability of Covid-19 vaccines and the relaxation of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus, global citizens’ assessment of threats has shifted. A new Ipsos poll of citizens from 28 countries on behalf of the Halifax International Security Forum finds that more see being hacked in the next 12 months is a real threat (a global country average of 75%) than do about a major health epidemic outbreak in their country (70%, down 8 percentage points from last year). And almost as many (69%, up 4 points) view a major natural disaster as a real threat. (Ipsos New Zealand) 19 November 2021 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
717-718-36 Across 28 Countries Recently Surveyed, An Average Of 83% Say The World Needs New International Institutions And Agreements That Are Led By Democratic Countries (Click for Details) Across 28 countries recently surveyed, an average of 83% say the world needs new international institutions and agreements that are led by democratic countries. Nearly as many, 78%, agree they would have more respect for global institutions or agreements if democratic nations had more influence over them than authoritarian nations. The survey also finds China, the United States, and Russia are the three countries viewed as least likely to comply with any new international agreements and institutions. (Ipsos Australia) 21 November 2021 2.8 Foreign Affairs & Security » International Organizations (Top)
717-718-37 Family Makes Our Lives Meaningful: Majority View Among 17 Leading Economies Of The World; Material Well Being Ranks Much Lower (Click for Details) On balance, people around the world most often cite family – followed by occupation and material well-being – when asked to describe what makes their lives meaningful. Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three responses offered – usually second to family and far outpacing material well-being. Among those ages 65 and older, material well-being and health are frequently mentioned as top sources of meaning, while occupation isn’t mentioned enough to make the top three responses in any place surveyed. (PEW) NOVEMBER 23, 2021 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
717-718-38 A Quarter Of Brits (25%) Believe 5G Is Improving Their Digital Experience, Compared To Almost Half Of Americans (45%) (Click for Details) A new analysis from YouGov looks at whether consumers in Great Britain and the United States think 5G is improving their digital experience, and reveals that just a quarter of Brits (25%) believe it is, compared to almost half of Americans (45%). Notably, a sizable proportion of consumers from both markets haven’t made up their mind, with 36% in Britain and 35% in the US still on the fence about 5G’s advantages. That’s not surprising given that only a proportion of phone users can access the technology. (YouGov UK) November 26, 2021 3.12 Economy » IT & Telecom (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Family Makes Our Lives Meaningful: Majority View Among 17 Leading Economies Of The World; Material Well Being Ranks Much Lower 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.
Family Makes Our Lives Meaningful: Majority View Among 17 Leading Economies Of The World; Material Well Being Ranks Much Lower On balance, people around the world most often cite family – followed by occupation and material well-being – when asked to describe what makes their lives meaningful. But the list looks somewhat different among the youngest and oldest adults, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 17 publics, conducted in spring 2021, that asked adults to describe in their own words where they find meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three responses offered – usually second to family and far outpacing material well-being. Among those ages 65 and older, material well-being and health are frequently mentioned as top sources of meaning, while occupation isn’t mentioned enough to make the top three responses in any place surveyed. Below, we explore the relative importance of 17 possible sources of meaning in life across four age groups: 18 to 29, 30 to 49, 50 to 64 and 65 and older. Where adults under 30 find meaning In all but four of the publics surveyed, those ages 18 to 29 rank family among the top three sources of meaning in their lives. Still, in many places, fewer young adults say they derive meaning from their families and children than is the case among those in the middle age groups (ages 30 to 49 and 50 to 64). Mentions of friends and community are particularly common among those under age 30. In 13 publics surveyed, friends rank as one of the top three sources of meaning for this age group; they are the top source of meaning for 18- to 29-year-olds in the Netherlands and Greece. One 20-year-old Dutch man, for instance, said he draws meaning from “spending time with other people – not digitally, but in real life. The friendships I have.” Hobbies and education are also key sources of meaning for this youngest age group. In 13 of the publics surveyed, those under 30 are more likely than older adults to cite their hobbies as a source of meaning in life. One young Australian said he finds “enjoyment and meaning” in his “passion for sports and sports analytics.” In every public surveyed, adults ages 18 to 29 are also more likely to cite education and learning as a source of meaning in their lives than their older counterparts. Adults under 30 cite their occupation and career frequently enough for this topic to rank third out of the possible sources of meaning. But mentions of jobs are most frequent among adults between the ages of 30 and 49. Where those ages 30 to 49 find meaning In nearly all the publics surveyed, one’s career is a top source of meaning among those ages 30 to 49 – and the top source for this age group in Italy. In 13 of the 17 publics surveyed – including all North American and European countries – people in this age group are more likely than people of other ages to say they draw meaning from their careers. A 32-year-old American, for example, said: “I currently have a fulfilling job where I not only make enough money to pay all the bills, but my company treats its employees very well. I have full benefits and my co-workers are kind and helpful. It’s a nonprofit as well so that’s icing on the cake.” While family stands out as the most commonly mentioned source of meaning across all age groups, those ages 30 to 49 are more likely than anyone else to reference it in 13 of the 17 publics surveyed. The response of one 30-year-old man from New Zealand captures the sentiments of this age group well: “Main thing to have [is] a good job and stable family and friends, as long as you have those, that is what would make you happy and have a fulfilling life.” Where those ages 50 to 64 find meaning Family and occupation are commonly mentioned sources of meaning among adults ages 50 to 64. But relative to those younger than them, this group tends to put more emphasis on their material well-being and their physical and mental health. In 11 publics surveyed, material well-being appears among the top three topics mentioned by 50- to 64-year-olds, more than among either younger age group. In Singapore and South Korea, people in this age group mention material well-being more than any other topic. One 61-year-old Singaporean man, for example, said: “It’s really hard to articulate what I feel. I’m doing all right in life; I’m employed and have a house. My wife and I have it good, with no financial worries for now.” Health is also commonly pointed to as a source of meaning among those ages 50 to 64. In eight publics, physical or mental health ranks in the top three sources of meaning for this age group, while it rarely appears in the top three among those who are younger. Where those ages 65 and older find meaning Compared with other age groups, those 65 and older emphasize their family less, and they more frequently cite their material well-being, health, retirement and society as important sources of meaning. This group also mentions difficulties and challenges in their lives more often than younger people do. In 12 of the 17 publics surveyed, material well-being ranks in the top three sources of meaning for people in this oldest age group. Health is their next most referenced source of meaning. In five publics, health ranks as the top source of meaning for those ages 65 and older. An 86-year-old woman in Japan, for instance, said “Life is good. Health is number one.” In 16 publics, those 65 and older are more likely than younger people to mention retirement when describing what gives them meaning in life. One 68-year-old Australian woman remarked, “I’m semi-retired, I have more time for me. I’m exploring new options, new things, and I’m enjoying the next chapter in my life.” Adults 65 and older are also more likely than younger people to reference their society or where they live as a source of meaning in some publics. These references include mentions of their country, the social services available, the state of their national economy and any patriotic or nationalistic sentiments. For example, one 68-year-old man in Canada said, “The opportunity to live in a country where it is safe, to go for a walk, freedom to go and visit family and friends. We have a good health system and we have places to worship. It’s really good to have community churches, the opportunity to advance yourself, for example, your career. Canada is a good place. Beautiful and safe places to visit.” In eight places, older people are the most likely age group to mention where they live as a source of meaning – including in Singapore, where it is the top source of meaning among this age group. Society rarely makes it into the top three most mentioned sources of meaning among other age groups. Older people also tend to be the most likely to discuss challenges or mention something negative in their open-ended responses. Negative items are referenced with enough frequency among those older than 65 to appear in the top three topics in five places, including in South Korea. As one 67-year-old South Korean woman said, “I’m not satisfied with the control by the government, which should give freedom to the people.” (PEW) NOVEMBER 23, 2021 Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/11/23/what-makes-life-meaningful-globally-answers-sometimes-vary-by-age/ (Top)
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