Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation May 2022, Issue # 743* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world
This issue scores 69 out of 100 on Gilani-Gallopedia's Globality Index, showing coverage of world population, and 79 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 21 national & multi-country surveys 6 polling organizations have been represented. Asia And MENA: Singapore ( IT & Telecom), Hong Kong (IT & Telecom) – 02 national polls Euro Americas: UK(Inflation, Health, National Trust, Elections), Scotland (Sports, Environment), France (Family), Germany (Lifestyle), USA(Family, Ethnicity, Ethnicity, Nuclear Issues), Canada ( Lifestyle), Australia (Elections, Employment Issues) – 15 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: Ipsos France – 11 Countries (Inflation) YouGov UK – 7 Countries (Economic Globalization) WIN – 39 Countries (Science & Technology) YouGov UK – 2 Countries (Sports) Topic of the Week: Rich Countries Of The World Are Not Free From Deprivations; 25 % In The UK Skipping A Meal, Majority Of Canadians Wish To Age And Die In Their Own Homes But Only 12% Can Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
743-01 Nearly Nine In Ten Consumers In Singapore Have Some Concerns About Using Digital Financial Services (Click for Details) (Singapore) Nearly nine in ten consumers in Singapore have some concerns about using digital financial services – such as digital-only banks, e-wallets and cryptocurrencies (87%). Research by YouGov shows the top three concerns all revolve around the security of digital finance. More than half of consumers (54%) agree that there is too much risk from hackers, while 49% worry about their identity being stolen, and 45% feel that not enough fraud protection measures are in place. (YouGov Singapore) May 17, 2022 3.12 Economy » IT & Telecom (Top)
743-02 91% Of Consumers In Hong Kong Have Some Concerns About Using Digital Financial Services (Click for Details) (Hong Kong) Research by YouGov shows that half of consumers feel there is too much risk from hackers when using digital financial services and worry about their identity being stolen (50%).91% of consumers in Hong Kong have some concerns about using digital financial services – such as digital-only banks, e-wallets and cryptocurrencies. Additionally, over two in five are concerned about there not being enough fraud protection (43%) and not being able to easily speak to a person if they run into problems while using digital financial services (41%). (YouGov Hong Kong) May 17, 2022 3.12 Economy » IT & Telecom (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
743-03 A Quarter Of Britons Say They’ve Skipped Meals Due To Rising Cost Of Living As 3 In 4 Think The Government Is Not Providing Enough Support (Click for Details) (UK) New research by Ipsos in the UK shows many Britons report taking measures in response to rises in their cost of living. As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze, around two-thirds say they have kept their heating off when they would normally have turned it on (65%) while half (52%) are already going out socialising less than normal. Almost 9 in 10 (87%) believe their utilities (e.g. water, gas, etc.) will go up while similar proportions expect to see the same effect on the cost of their food (86%) and other household shopping (80%). (Ipsos MORI) 16 May 2022 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
743-04 Majority Support Return Of Mandatory Masks, But Very Few (28%) Are Wearing Them Every Time They Shop (Click for Details) (UK) With Scotland lifting their rules on wearing masks in crowded places earlier this month, it is no longer a legal requirement to do so in any of the British nations. New YouGov data suggests that the public would prefer if these rules were still in place, however, with six in ten (62%) saying they support the reintroduction of mandatory masks in shops. Just a third of Brits (33%) oppose the return of the mask. (YouGov UK) May 16, 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
743-05 37% Trust Labour Most To "Reduce You And Your Family's Cost Of Living" Compared To 22% Who Trust The Conservatives Most (Click for Details) (UK) The latest Ipsos Political Monitor, taken May 11-17th shows the Labour Party extending their lead over the Conservatives as most trusted on dealing with the rising cost of living in Britain. 37% of the British public trust Labour most to ‘reduce you and your family’s cost of living’ compared with 22% who trust the Conservatives most. This 15-point lead for Labour is up from 9 points in March but similar to the 17-point lead witnessed in January. (Ipsos MORI) 19 May 2022 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Trust (Top)
743-06 Spring 2022: How Many Voters Would Be Willing To Vote For Another Party (Click for Details) (UK) A new YouGov survey asks voters how willing they would be to vote elsewhere, and who might get their ballot if so. The research shows that among the top four parties, Green and Lib Dem supporters are more likely to consider switching. Among current Green party voters, 50% say they would be likely to consider another party for their vote – including 11% who are “very likely” to do so. Only 11% would be entirely opposed to voting for another party. Overall, approaching three in ten Greens (29%) say they would consider voting Labour, while 20% would mull over a vote for the Lib Dems. Just 6% would consider a switch to a Conservative vote. (YouGov UK) May 19, 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
743-07 Only 16% Of Scottish Football Fans Think A European Victory Is Likely For A Scottish Team (Click for Details) (Scotland) YouGov research among Scots (carried out in mid-April, long before the Europa League final) shows that football fans are not confident in their domestic teams’ abilities at higher levels. Only 16% say it is likely that a Scottish team will win a European tournament such as the Europa League or Champions League in the next 20 years. Eight in ten (80%) think it unlikely a Scottish side will do so, including 30% saying it's "not at all likely" they will win. (YouGov UK) May 19, 2022 4.15 Society » Sports (Top)
743-08 Majority Of Scots Are Concerned About Climate Change And Are Aware Of Its Risks To Scotland (Click for Details) (Scotland) Echoing recent trends, concern about climate change was high: 82% were concerned about climate change generally, and 76% were concerned about its impacts on Scotland specifically. Around half (49%) said their level of concern had increased over the last 12 months, while the same proportion said it had remained the same (and just 1% said it had decreased). (Ipsos MORI) 20 May 2022 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
743-09 63% Of French People Surveyed Say They Have Never Forgotten Mother's Day (Click for Details) (France) 63% of French people surveyed say they have never forgotten Mother's Day. Almost half of the mothers surveyed (49%) would be upset if their children did not wish them. Only 24% of respondents say they have already forgotten this holiday (compared to 31% in 2021). The younger generations seem to be less involved: 43% of 25-34 year olds and 41% of 18-24 year olds have already forgotten about it. (YouGov France) May 16, 2022 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
743-10 73 Percent Of Consumers Are Interested In Smart Garden Tools (Click for Details) (Germany) In the new YouGov short study " Smart Gardening - how German consumers feel about smart technologies and devices for the garden " we examine the interest and attitudes towards smart gardening technologies. Smart gardening technologies are known to the majority of German consumers (78 percent) and interest is high among these experts (73 percent). The best known are currently robotic lawn mowers (58 percent), closely followed by irrigation systems (55 percent) and lighting (51 percent). Smart fertilizer systems (18 percent) and plant monitors (14 percent), on the other hand, are still relatively unknown. (YouGov Germany) May 17, 2022 4.7 Society » Lifestyle (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
743-11 More Than Half Of Americans Live Within An Hour Of Extended Family (Click for Details) (USA) Overall, 55% of U.S. adults say they live within an hour’s drive of at least some of their extended family members. Roughly equal shares of Americans say they live near all or most of their extended family (28%) or near some extended family (27%). Another 24% of adults say they live within an hour’s drive of only a few family members, while one-in-five say they do not live near any extended family members. Only 1% of Americans say they don’t have extended family at all, according to the survey, which defined extended family as children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles and in-laws who don’t currently live with the respondent. (PEW) MAY 18, 2022 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
743-12 41% In U S Worry A Great Deal About Race Relations (Click for Details) (USA) Before a White man targeting Black Americans killed 10 people and wounded three others in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, late last week, 41% of U.S. adults said they worry "a great deal" about race relations. Another 29% worry "a fair amount," while a combined three in 10 worry "only a little" (17%) or "not at all" (13%). The percentage of Americans highly concerned in the March 1-18 poll is on par with the elevated level of concern seen in most years since 2017. Yet, it is a bit lower than in March 2021, 10 months after George Floyd's murder, when 48% worried a great deal. (Gallup) MAY 19, 2022 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
743-13 Around A Third Of Black Adults (32%) Said They Worried Every Day Or Almost Every Day That They Might Be Threatened Or Attacked (Click for Details) (USA) In a Pew Research Center survey conducted in mid-April, around a third of Black adults (32%) said they worried every day or almost every day that they might be threatened or attacked because of their race or ethnicity. Around one-in-five Asian Americans (21%) said the same, as did 14% of Hispanic adults and 4% of White adults. In the same survey, around three-in-ten Black adults who said being threatened or attacked was ever a concern (28%) said they had made changes to their daily schedule or routine in the past year due to those fears. (PEW) MAY 20, 2022 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
743-14 51% Of Americans Favor, 47% Oppose Nuclear Energy (Click for Details) (USA) Americans' relatively limited support for nuclear energy in recent years contrasts with more solid backing from 2004 to 2015, when majorities of between 53% and 62% favored it. Americans are evenly split on whether nuclear energy should be a source of electricity in the U.S., with 51% in favor and 47% opposed. Three years ago, the two camps were tied at 49%, while in 2016, the majority (54%) opposed nuclear power. (Gallup) MAY 20, 2022 3.10 Economy » Nuclear Issues (Top)
743-15 Nearly All Canadians 45+ Years Want To Age At Home, But Only 1 In 10 (12%) Say They Can Afford The Cost Of A Personal Support Worker (Click for Details) (Canada) To mark Personal Support Workers (PSW) Day on May 19, HomeEquity Bank and Ipsos conducted a survey among Canadians aged 45+ to learn more about the important ways in which personal support workers (PSWs) make a difference in the lives of those they support (and their loved ones). Nearly one in five (18%) Canadians aged 45+ years report either having a PSW helping them (3%) or knowing someone who has PSW support (15%). A further 18% think that while they do not have a PSW now, they may need one in the future. (Ipsos Canada) 19 May 2022 4.7 Society » Lifestyle (Top)
AUSTRALIA
743-16 ALP 53% Leads The L-NP 47% And Set To Win The Election With A Swing Of 4.5% Since The 2019 Federal Election (Click for Details) (Australia) The ALP’s lead over the L-NP has been cut to 6% points as early voting began last week but it still holds a clear election winning lead before this week’s Federal Election: ALP 53% (down 1.5% points in a week) ahead of the L-NP 47% (up 1.5% points) on a two-party preferred basis. Support for One Nation was unchanged on 4% and support for Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party was unchanged at 1%. Support for Other Parties was up 1% point to 5% while support for Independents was up 0.5% points to 9%. (Roy Morgan) May 17 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
743-17 Australian Unemployment Jumps To 9.7% In April; Highest Since July 2021 But Under-Employment Unchanged (Click for Details) (Australia) The latest Roy Morgan employment series data shows unemployment increasing by 1.9% points to 9.7% in April - the biggest monthly increase since the initial stages of the pandemic just over two years ago. However, under-employment was unchanged at 8.4% in April. There was a sharp spike in unemployment in April up 278,000 to 1.41 million Australians (9.7% of the workforce) while under-employment was up 7,000 to 1.23 million (unchanged at 8.4% of the workforce). Overall unemployment and under-employment was up 285,000 at 2.64 million (18.1%). (Roy Morgan) May 17 2022 3.3 Economy » Employment Issues (Top)
MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
743-18 Inflation: The Perceptions Of Citizens Of 11 Countries (Click for Details) 25% of respondents say they find it somewhat or very difficult to manage their finances lately: between two-thirds of Turkish citizens (66%) and 16% of those in the United States and Germany. The largest group say they are "barely getting by" - 34% overall and more than half (54%) of Poles. Only 11% say they live comfortably and three out of ten people (29%) believe that their situation is okay. (Ipsos France) May 16, 2022 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
743-19 Britons Tend To Think The UK Would Come Out Worse In A Trade War With The EU, A Study In Seven Countries (Click for Details) A YouGov Eurotrack survey conducted in December 2021 found that, in all seven countries surveyed, people tended to think that the UK would come off worse in a UK-EU trade war. This includes 49% of Britons, compared to 25% who think both sides would be equally hit, and just 11% who think the EU would be most negatively impacted. By contrast, Conservative and Leave voters tend to think that both sides would be equally badly damaged (40% of the former and 36% of the latter). One in five (20-21%) think that the EU would be more negatively affected than the UK, while marginally more think the UK would be bruised more than the EU (25-27%). (YouGov UK) May 18, 2022 3.6 Economy » Economic Globalization (Top)
743-20 The Role Of Technology In Our Life And Concern About Sharing Personal Data Online Views Of Individuals From 39 Countries Across The Globe (Click for Details) Almost half of the global population (48%) is concerned about sharing personal information digitally, a percentage that increased by three points compared to last year (45%). The level of concern increases among men and women as well: women, from 47% to 50% and men, from 43% to 47%. The increased frequency of online purchases and bank transactions in times of pandemic may have played a role in this scenario: providing private data, without a good virtual security system, can lead to theft or manipulation of personal data for illicit acts. (WIN) 19 May 2022 3.11 Economy » Science & Technology (Top)
743-21 Should Ukraine Get Automatic Qualification To The World Cup; Scottish And Welsh Fans Say No (Click for Details) As part of the global cultural backlash against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Russian national football team has been banned from the 2022 World Cup. Some, including prime minister Boris Johnson, have suggested the Ukrainian team could be given an automatic qualification to the competition group stages. However, this would mean Wales and Scotland would lose out on their chance for a spot. Scottish and Welsh football fans, however, are distinctly unwilling to sacrifice their teams’ chance for glory out of generosity to Ukraine. Just a tiny percentage support the idea: 2% of Welsh fans and 4% of Scottish fans think Ukraine should be given the 'bye' into the next round at the expense of their national teams' chances. (YouGov UK) May 20, 2022 4.15 Society » Sports (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Rich Countries Of The World Are Not Free From Deprivations; 25 % In The UK Skipping A Meal, Majority Of Canadians Wish To Age And Die In Their Own Homes But Only 12% Can 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.
Rich Countries Of The World Are Not Free From Deprivations; 25 % In The UK Skipping A Meal, Majority Of Canadians Wish To Age And Die In Their Own Homes But Only 12% Can Britons have taken a range of actions in response to the rising cost of living, such as keeping the heating off, going out socialising less and switching to a cheaper supermarket. Those in the North East/Yorkshire and Humber and Greater London most likely to believe they will be hit harder by cost of living than other parts of the country. Three-quarters say the UK Government is not doing enough to support the people through the crisis. New research by Ipsos in the UK shows many Britons report taking measures in response to rises in their cost of living. As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze, around two-thirds say they have kept their heating off when they would normally have turned it on (65%) while half (52%) are already going out socialising less than normal. Around a quarter of Britons have already skipped meals in response to the cost of living crisis (27%), rising to one in three of those on lower incomes. Other actions taken include changing their supermarkets for cheaper alternatives (44%), driving their car less (44%) and using price comparison websites to look for cheaper energy providers (39%). What do Britons expect? Most Britons expect to see increases in the costs of essentials over the next 6 months. Almost 9 in 10 (87%) believe their utilities (e.g. water, gas, etc.) will go up while similar proportions expect to see the same effect on the cost of their food (86%) and other household shopping (80%). Around 3 in 4 think motoring fuel costs will go up (73%) while 64% believe the cost of going out socialising will increase. More than half (56%) believe costs of subscriptions, such as media or leisure, will go up while around 4 in 10 (43%) believe their mortgage or rent will become more expensive. Unsurprisingly, large majorities of Britons are concerned about the cost of living crisis and the impact it will have. Nine in 10 (89%) are concerned for the country as a whole while 83% are worried about the impacts on themselves personally. Eight in 10 (79%) are concerned about the effects it will have on people in their local area. Where is the crisis expected to be worst? People living in North East/Yorkshire and Humber and Greater London are most likely to say the cost of living over the next six months will be worse in their local area than other parts of the country (both 28%). Meanwhile, those in the South East (30%) are most likely to say their local area will not be as badly affected as other parts of the country. Across the country as a whole, 1 in 5 (19%) say the cost of living will be worse in their local area than in other parts of the country while half (50%) say it will be about the same as other areas and 22% expect not to be hit as badly as other places. The role of the UK Government and local councils Around three-quarters (76%) of Britons think the UK Government is not providing enough support to their local area on the cost of living, while only 10% say it is providing the right amount of support and 8% too much. There is little difference across party lines, 71% of those who voted for the current Conservative government in 2019 say it is not providing enough support while 82% of 2019 Labour voters say the same. Just under two-thirds (63%) say their local council is not doing enough to support people while 16% say it is providing the right amount of support and 7% too much. Gideon Skinner, head of political research at Ipsos, said: Concern about inflation is at a thirty-year high in Ipsos polling, and Britons across the country see the cost of living as both a national, local, and personal priority.  People are already telling us they have taken a range of actions to mitigate its effects – some with a direct impact on basics like food and heating – but given the economic forecasts there may well be more anxiety on the horizon.  This is going to maintain pressure on the Government to take more steps to help people through the cost of living crisis – already an area where they are less trusted than Labour, but this is an issue where even their own supporters want them to do more. (Ipsos MORI) 16 May 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/quarter-of-britons-say-they-have-skipped-meals-3-in-4-think-government-not-providing-support To mark Personal Support Workers (PSW) Day on May 19, HomeEquity Bank and Ipsos conducted a survey among Canadians aged 45+ to learn more about the important ways in which personal support workers (PSWs) make a difference in the lives of those they support (and their loved ones). The survey also sought to uncover Canadians’ attitudes towards home care and how they may be planning to finance their own potential home care in the future. PSWs Play a Role in the Physical and Emotional Wellbeing of Seniors Nearly one in five (18%) Canadians aged 45+ years report either having a PSW helping them (3%) or knowing someone who has PSW support (15%). A further 18% think that while they do not have a PSW now, they may need one in the future. For those who have a PSW, know someone who has PSW support, or think they may need this support in the future, the value of a PSW is clear. Ways in which respondents highlight the assistance PSWs can provide include carrying out household tasks (59%), help in maintaining personal hygiene (51%), help in meal preparation (43%), help with medical treatments (40%), and allowing those they support to have a higher quality of life (40%). Beyond physical assistance, respondents highlighted the emotional and interpersonal value of PSWs, including how PSWs help with social contact (31%) and provide empathy and emotional support (30%). These data are reinforced by the fact that 93% of Canadians aged 45+ years agree (45% strongly/48% somewhat) that PSWs positively impact the lives of Canadians of all ages. Most Want to Age at Home, But May Need to Make Budget Cuts to Afford It The research found that 95% of Canadian adults aged 45+ years agree (57% strongly/38% somewhat) that being able to age in-place would allow them to maintain their independence, comfort, and dignity. Perhaps accordingly, 92% agree (52% strongly/40% somewhat) that as they age, they would prefer in-home care over moving to a long-term care facility. Eight in ten (79%) agree (25% strongly/53% somewhat) that they would only consider long-term care or assisted living if they couldn’t afford in-home care. While the idea of ageing at home is appealing, the cost of in-home care may require making some financial adjustments. The survey shows that only 12% of respondents report having enough room in their budget for in-home care, which can cost between $150 and $600 per day. When asked what they would cut in their budget if they needed to afford a personal care worker, respondents highlighted the following financial sacrifices they would consider: Alter travel and entertainment spending (63%) Revise budget for home renovation (50%) Change plans to leave a legacy for family (42%) Adjust food and living expenses (23%) Modify budget for paying down debt (17%) Reconsider budget for costly medications (13%) (Ipsos Canada) 19 May 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/Nearly-All-Canadians-45-Want-Age-Home-But-Only-1-in-10-Afford-Cost-PSW (Top)
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