Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation October 2023, Issue # 810-814* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world
This issue scores 58 out of 100 on Gilani-Gallopedia's Globality Index, showing coverage of world population, and 69 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 50 national & multi-country surveys, 10 polling organizations have been represented. Asia And MENA: Japan (Health, Health, Religion, Health, Lifestyle, Employment Issues, Health, Investments), Pakistan (Energy Issues, Religion, Education), Indonesia (Lifestyle) – 12 national polls Africa: Cameron (Environment), Morocco (Gender Issues), Liberia (Elections) – 03 national polls Euro Americas: UK(Environment, Immigration, National Trust, Health, Financial systems & Institutions, Inflation, Performance Ratings) France (Education , Gender Issues), Germany (Elections, Governance), Hungary (Employment Issues), USA (Religion, National Image, Religion, Gender Issues, Family, Consumer Confidence, Political Parties, Elections, Ethnicity, Performance Ratings, Gender Issues), Canada (Performance Ratings, Ethnicity, Health), Australia (Inflation, Consumer Confidence), New Zealand (Media) – 29 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: PEW – 24 Countries (International Organizations) Ipsos Global – 36 Countries (Environment) Ipsos Global – 29 Countries (Education) PEW – 6 Countries (Religion) Ipsos Global – 31 Countries (Health) YouGov Italy – 48 Countries (Financial systems & Institutions ) Topic of the Week: A Peep Into The Social Life Of The Japanese: Japanese Poll Themselves On Three Subjects. A Report By Asahi Media Group  Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
810-814-01 Survey: 70% Of Firms Supporting Workers’ Fertility Treatments (Click for Details) (Japan) The Asahi Shimbun conducted the survey of the 100 major businesses from various industries in July asking how they are supporting employees undergoing fertility treatments. More than 70 percent of 100 major companies in Japan have implemented systems that facilitate employees taking leave for fertility treatments, an Asahi Shimbun survey showed. As insurance coverage for such treatments expands, more businesses are taking the initiative to support their employees, but there are still challenges such as protecting employees’ privacy. (Asahi Shimbun) 29 August 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-02 Survey: Frailty Increasing Among People In Their 40s, 50s (Click for Details) (Japan) An online survey conducted by the Japan Preventive Association of Lifestyle related Disease (JPALD) in March and April showed that frailty has increased, particularly among those in their 40s and 50s. A total of 330 doctors, consisting of 110 internists, 110 orthopedists and 110 industrial physicians, gave valid responses. More than 80 percent of respondents said the number of frail patients has risen, with 11.8 percent citing a “substantial increase,” 31.8 percent citing an “increase,” and 38.2 percent citing a “slight increase.” (Asahi Shimbun) 12 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-03 Church Ties Cited In 40% Of Senior Administrative Positions (Click for Details) (Japan) More than 40 percent of newly appointed senior vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries have acknowledged past ties with the Unification Church, formerly known as the World Peace and Unification Family Federation, or its related organizations. Twenty-six out of 54 lawmakers admitted to having some connection with scandal-plagued group through surveys conducted by The Asahi Shimbun last year and in-house screenings by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Asahi Shimbun) 16 September 2023 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
810-814-04 Antibody Rate After COVID Around 70% In Young People (Click for Details) (Japan) The finding by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was announced Sept. 15 in response to a survey it carried out. The percentage of people in Japan who produced antibodies after becoming infected with the novel coronavirus was found to be around 70 percent among those aged 5 to 29, but only between 20 and less than 30 percent among elderly patients. (Asahi Shimbun) 17 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-05 10% Of Japan’s Population Aged 80 Or Older For First Time (Click for Details) (Japan) The graying of Japanese society seems to have turned a lot grayer. An estimated 36.23 million people in Japan were aged 65 or older as of Sept. 15. The percentage of the total population rose to a record 29.1 percent, up 0.1 point from 2022. But the number fell for the first time since comparable statistics became available in 1950 because the demographic group now reaching the age of 65 is relatively small. An estimated 20.51 million women were aged 65 or older, unchanged from 2022 and accounting for 32.1 percent of the female population. (Asahi Shimbun) 17 September 2023 4.7 Society » Lifestyle (Top)
810-814-06 Paternity Leave Remains Complex, Difficult Decision For Many Fathers (Click for Details) (Japan) While the rate for men who took paternity leave in Japan hit a record high in the last fiscal year, only about two in 10 eligible took it as the choice remains complicated. In fiscal 2022, 17.13 percent of men took paternity leave, 3.16 percentage points higher than the previous fiscal year, according to the welfare ministry. In comparison, 80.2 percent of women took child care leave in the last fiscal year. Sept. 19 is dubbed “ikukyu wo kangaeru hi” (The day to think about child care leave) in Japan. (Asahi Shimbun) 19 September 2023 3.3 Economy » Employment Issues (Top)
810-814-07 Study: Up To 23% Of Adults Suffer Post-Infection Symptoms (Click for Details) (Japan) From 11.7 percent to 23.4 percent of adults infected with the novel coronavirus experienced “post-infection” symptoms, two to four times the rate for children, a health ministry research team said. The post-infection rate was around 6.3 percent among children, the team’s survey found. Both adults and children who had been vaccinated before infection had a lower rate of post-infection symptoms than those who were unvaccinated, according to the survey. (Asahi Shimbun) 19 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-08 Companies Seek New Market For Scallops After China Ban (Click for Details) (Japan) Seafood suppliers are struggling to get their products to market after China banned Japanese seafood imports in response to the discharge of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. According to a survey by the Fisheries Agency, prices of scallops in Hokkaido and three other prefectures have plunged 11 to 27 percent since China imposed its ban. Last year, Japan exported seafood worth 83.6 billion yen ($562.9 million) to China. Scallops accounted for 48.9 billion yen, followed by sea cucumbers at 9.8 billion yen. (Asahi Shimbun) 25 September 2023 3.8 Economy » Investments (Top)
810-814-09 24% Pakistanis Have A Device At Home That Runs On Solar Energy (Click for Details) (Pakistan) According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 24% Pakistanis have a device at home that runs on solar energy. A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country, was asked the question “Do you have any gadget or device at your home that runs on solar energy?” In response, 24% said yes, and 76% said no. (Gallup Pakistan) 14 September 2023 3.10 Economy » Energy Issues (Top)
810-814-10 Public Opinion Split If The New Generation Is Less Or More Religious Than Previous Generations (Click for Details) (Pakistan) A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country, was asked the question “Imagine you are asked to compare the new generation with the previous generation. Considering the following aspects, share your thoughts on whether the new generation is more or less...? - Is the new generation more religious than the previous generation?” In response, 49% said yes, 47% said no and 4% said that they do not know or gave no response. (Gallup Pakistan) 21 September 2023 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
810-814-11 Proportion Of Pakistanis Reporting Never Having Attended School Decreased By 5%, While Those Currently Attending School To Have Increased By 2% Between 2005-06 And 2018-19 (Click for Details) (Pakistan) A representative sample of Pakistanis over the age of 10 years from across the country was asked the following question, “What is your educational background?” In response to this question, 27% responded that they are currently attending school, 30% said that they have attended school in the past, and 44% responded that they have never attended school. Comparative Picture: This question was asked again in 2018-19 to allow a comparison to be made across the years. In 2018-19, 29% responded that they are currently attending school, 32% said that they have attended school in the past, and 39% responded that they have never attended school. (Gallup Pakistan) 22 September 2023 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
810-814-12 Generational Differences In Digital Platform Usage: A Comparative Analysis Between Gen Z And Gen Y (Click for Details) (Indonesia) Snapcart collaborated again with Iwan Murty, one of our early angel investors and a seasoned marketing researcher, to explore the differences in digital platform usage between two prominent generations: Generation Z and Generation Y. By understanding their preferences and behaviors, we can uncover potential business implications for industries aiming to cater to these distinct consumer segments. The research highlights the nuanced differences in digital platform usage between Generation Z and Generation Y. (Snapcart) 14 September 2023 4.7 Society » Lifestyle (Top)
AFRICA Regions
810-814-13 Cameroonians Say Government Must Do ‘Much More’ To Protect The Environment (Click for Details) (Cameron) More than seven in 10 Cameroonians (72%) say pollution is a serious problem in their community. o Citizens cite deforestation (23%), human waste management (23%), trash disposal (22%), and pollution of water sources (19%) as the most important environmental issues in their community. o Three-fourths (76%) of respondents say plastic bags are a major source of pollution in Cameroon. Cameroonians believe the primary responsibility for reducing pollution and keeping communities clean falls on ordinary citizens (36%), the national government (26%), and the local government (21%). (Afrobarometer) 11 September 2023 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
810-814-14 Moroccans Endorse Women’s Political Participation But Not Equal Access To Jobs, Land (Click for Details) (Morocco) Fewer than four in 10 Moroccans (36%) say women should have the same rights as men to jobs, and only 42% say women should have equal rights to own or inherit land. o Women and men differ sharply in their views on equality in hiring and land ownership. o Moroccans cite inequality in workplace opportunities or pay as the most important women’s-rights issue that their government and society must address. (Afrobarometer) 21 September 2023 4.5 Society » Gender Issues (Top)
810-814-15 Liberians Want Fair And Competitive Elections, But Mistrust Elections Commission (Click for Details) (Liberia) An overwhelming majority (92%) of Liberians support elections as the best way to choose their leaders. About six in 10 (59%) say Liberia needs many political parties to ensure that voters have a real choice, a 9-percentage-point rebound from 2020. Majorities say elections do not work well to ensure that members of the House of Representatives (61%) and senators (60%) reflect the views of voters. But more than half (55%) say elections do enable voters to remove from office leaders who do not do what the people want. (Afrobarometer) 26 September 2023 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
● EUROPE
810-814-16 Britons Concerned About Climate Change, But Cost Of Living Is A Barrier To Action (Click for Details) (UK) New polling by Ipsos reveals concern about the impacts of climate change among Britons, with 2 in 5 (41%) believing the economic costs of climate change itself will be greater than the cost of measures to reduce it. By contrast, only 1 in 5  (22%) think measures to reduce it will be more costly, with an equal share (19%) saying there will be little difference between the cost of each. Half of Britons say they are too worried about the cost of living to think about the impact of climate change (52%) or would like to do more to reduce climate change but cannot afford to (51%). (Ipsos MORI) 3 September 2023 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
810-814-17 Dissatisfaction With Government On Immigration At Highest Level Since 2015 (Click for Details) (UK) Public dissatisfaction with the Government’s handling of immigration is at its highest level since before the EU referendum, according to the latest findings of an authoritative survey that has tracked public attitudes to immigration since 2015. Two-thirds of the public (66%) are dissatisfied with the way the Government is dealing with immigration, according to the Immigration Attitudes Tracker from Ipsos and British Future – the highest level in the tracker’s history. Just 12% say they are satisfied. (Ipsos MORI) 12 September 2023 4.8 Society » Immigration (Top)
810-814-18 Almost 9 In 10 Say Britain Needs A Fresh Team Of Leaders (Click for Details) (UK) The latest Ipsos Political Monitor, taken 6th to 12th September 2023, explored public attitudes to the Labour and Conservative parties and their leaders, when the next General Election should take place and headline voting intention. Voting intention: Labour lead stands at 20 points. Labour 44% (-1 from July), Conservatives 24% (-4), Lib Dems 12% (nc), Greens 8% (+2), Other 11% (+2pts). 46% of those with a voting intention have ‘definitely decided’ who they are going to vote for. (Ipsos MORI) 19 September 2023 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Trust (Top)
810-814-19 Just One In Ten Members Of The Public Think The Government Has The Right Policies In Place For The NHS (Click for Details) (UK) The public remain sceptical about the quality of services provided by the NHS - only a third (33%) of the public think the NHS is providing a good service nationally. This is consistent with public opinion recorded in November 2022, but still notably lower than in May 2022 and November 2021 (43% and 44%, respectively). Addressing the pressure on or workload of NHS staff (40%) and increasing the number of staff in the NHS (39%) are seen as the top priorities. (Ipsos MORI) 27 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-20 Most Britons Oppose Banks And Building Societies Closing Customer Accounts For Reputational Reasons (Click for Details) (UK) New YouGov data shows that three-quarters of the public (74%) believe institutions should only close an account if they deem the holder to pose a clear financial, regulatory, or legal risk – just 15% think they should be allowed to close  an account to protect their public image. On the question of whether banks have become too politically motivated, two in five say they have (40%), and just 4% think they could stand to be more politically motivated. A quarter (25%) believe they have struck the right balance. (YouGov UK) 5 September 2023 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
810-814-21 Do Student Loan Repayments Count As ‘Tax’ (Click for Details) (UK) A recent report on tax rates highlighted how a graduate earning £35,000 a year pays almost double the average tax of someone with the same income from rent on property. YouGov tested two different question wordings, with both getting similar results. Asking “Do you think that the money that graduates repay from their student loans constitutes 'tax'?” resulted in a very close split, with 36% saying that it does and 38% feeling that it does not. . Our other question “Do you think that the money deducted from graduates’ salaries to pay off student loans constitutes 'tax'?” resulted in a slightly wider difference, with 36% again saying that it does but 42% answering that it does not.  (YouGov UK) 12 September 2023 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
810-814-22 Sunak Net Favourability Falls Again To New Low Following Net Zero Announcements (Click for Details) (UK) YouGov polling on 21-22 September finds Rishi Sunak’s net favourability rating now stands at -45, his lowest score to date. Some 68% of Britons currently have an unfavourable view of the prime minister (from 67% in late August), the highest figure since becoming prime minister, while only 23% have a favourable view (from 26%), his lowest to date . (YouGov UK) 22 September 2023 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
810-814-23 72% Of French People Think That The Education System Is Deteriorating (Click for Details) (France) Ipsos asked the French about their opinion of the education system in the country. They judge it quite negatively, 52% of French people even think it is bad, and only 20% consider it "good", against respectively 36 and 33% in the world. Nearly one in two citizens in the world (46%) consider that the situation in which the education system finds itself is deteriorating compared to the period when they were in school. The French are among the most nostalgic and critical, since they are 72% to believe that the situation has deteriorated, against only 12% to consider it better. (Ipsos France) 4 September 2023 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
810-814-24 65% Of Women Want Psychological Support In Case Of Personal Or Professional Difficulties (Click for Details) (France) Nearly 8 out of 10 employees say they are satisfied with their work, a figure that has been stable since 2011. Their confidence in their professional future remains high (75%). This figure continued to increase between 2012 (64%) and 2018 (73%). After a decline in 2019 (70%), it starts to rise again in 2020. The assessment of their quality of life at work by employees has increased from year to year: 32% considered it good in 2012, they are 41% in 2023. 72% of employees are satisfied with the level of flexibility offered by their company, a figure up 4 points compared to 2020. (Ipsos France) 22 September 2023 4.5 Society » Gender Issues (Top)
810-814-25 A Clear Majority Of The Electorate Considers "The Left" To Be A Weak Party (Click for Details) (Germany) In a recent survey by the international data & analytics group YouGov, 2,134 eligible voters aged 18 and over were interviewed from 15 to 20 September 2023 on topics related to the left. According to the survey, only 19 percent consider the party to be united, while almost two-thirds of the electorate (63 percent) consider it divided. This is significantly more than, for example, the governing parties SPD (46 percent "rather divided" and "very divided"), FDP (36 percent), or the Greens (47 percent). Almost three-quarters (72 percent) of the German electorate say they are dissatisfied with the work of the federal government. (YouGov Germany) 29 September 2023 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
810-814-26 Only Seven Percent Germans Very Satisfied With The Federal Government (Click for Details) (Germany) Only about one in ten Germans (11%) say they are very satisfied with the work of the Green minister, while more than half (54%) rate his work very negatively. His net satisfaction, i.e. the difference between those who are very satisfied and very dissatisfied, is thus only -43. Economics Minister Robert Habeck, on the other hand, who lost a total of 21 points on the satisfaction scale in the last surveys in May and July, was able to stop his downward trend in September. His net satisfaction increases by five points, but remains at a low level of -43. (Ipsos Germany) 12 September 2023 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
810-814-27 It Is Becoming More Widespread, But There Are Still Many Misconceptions About Temporary Agency Work (Click for Details) (Hungary) In the 12-month period under review, temporary employment was mentioned about 14,<> times in the Hungarian community space, and the topic came up most frequently in content related to market trends, top lists and employment data. However, social internet content analysis by Ipsos and Neticle also showed that temporary employment is a divisive topic and can sometimes be associated with negative emotions. Prohuman is one of the few providers who came out of the study with a positive opinion rate. (Ipsos Hungary) 21 September 2023 3.3 Economy » Employment Issues (Top)
● NORTH AMERICA
810-814-28 The Politics Of Religion (Click for Details) (USA) Americans’ political identity is a powerful correlate of a wide range of Americans’ attitudes and behaviors, including, in particular, a wide range of attitudes about hot-button political and social issues. One key measure we use in analyzing this politics and religion relationship is the absence of religious identity -- those who, when asked by a survey researcher about their religious identity, reply that they have none. “Nones” have risen from essentially zero in some Gallup surveys in the 1950s to above 20% in recent Gallup surveys (and higher than that in some other firms’ surveys). (Gallup USA) 1 September 2023 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
810-814-29 Majority Of Americans Say U.S. Is One Of The Greatest Countries In The World (Click for Details) (USA) Today, two-in-ten Americans say the U.S. “stands above all other countries in the world.” About half (52%) say the U.S. is “one of the greatest countries, along with some others,” while 27% say “there are other countries that are better than the U.S.” Opinions about the nation’s global standing have changed slightly since 2019. That year, 24% said the U.S. is the single greatest nation, 55% said it is one of the best countries, and 21% said other countries are better than the U.S. (PEW) 29 August 2023 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image (Top)
810-814-30 Why Some Americans Prefer To Go To Religious Services In Person And Others Prefer To Watch Virtually (Click for Details) (USA) Some 17% of U.S. adults regularly attend religious services in person and watch them online or on TV, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Roughly three-quarters of this group – making up 13% of all U.S. adults – say they prefer attending in person, while 2% prefer viewing services virtually and 2% have no preference. Among those who prefer in-person religious services, the most common reason respondents give is a stronger sense of connection and community with fellow participants. About half (52%) say this – more than three times the share who name any other reason. (PEW) 6 September 2023 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
810-814-31 Most Americans Say Being A Man Helps A Person Get Ahead In The U.S. (Click for Details) (USA) Six-in-ten U.S. adults say being a man helps a lot or a little when it comes to a person’s ability to get ahead in the U.S., compared with 14% who say it hurts (either a lot or a little). The picture is very different when it comes to being a woman: Half of adults say this hurts a person’s ability to get ahead and 24% say it helps. Some 67% of women say being a man helps a person’s ability to get ahead at least a little, including 48% who say it helps a lot. By comparison, 52% of men say being a man helps, and 28% say it helps a lot. (PEW) 12 September 2023 4.5 Society » Gender Issues (Top)
810-814-32 Public Has Mixed Views On The Modern American Family (Click for Details) (USA) Public views of the family are complicated. Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Overall, 40% of Americans say, in thinking about the future of the country, they are very or somewhat pessimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Only 25% are very or somewhat optimistic, and 29% say they are neither optimistic nor pessimistic. Nearly half or more say other trends – such as people having fewer children or marrying later in life – will have neither a positive nor negative impact. (PEW) 14 August 2023 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
810-814-33 Americans Are More Pessimistic Than Optimistic About Many Aspects Of The Country’s Future (Click for Details) (USA) Americans feel generally pessimistic about the future of the United States when it comes to several aspects of society, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. In particular, 63% of Americans are pessimistic about the country’s moral and ethical standards, and 59% are pessimistic about its education system. The United States’ ability to ensure racial equality for all people, regardless of race or ethnicity (44% are pessimistic, compared with 28% who are optimistic) (PEW) 18 September 2023 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
810-814-34 Americans’ Dismal Views Of The Nation’s Politics (Click for Details) (USA) A comprehensive new Pew Research Center study of the state of the nation’s politics finds no single focal point for the public’s dissatisfaction. Just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well; another 23% say it is working somewhat well. About six-in-ten (63%) express not too much or no confidence at all in the future of the U.S. political system. Nearly three-in-ten (28%) express unfavorable views of both parties, the highest share in three decades of polling. (PEW) 19 September 2023 1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties (Top)
810-814-35 Majority Of Americans Continue To Favor Moving Away From Electoral College (Click for Details) (USA) Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults (65%) say the way the president is elected should be changed so that the winner of the popular vote nationwide wins the presidency. A third favor keeping the current Electoral College system. Public opinion on this question is essentially unchanged from last year, though Americans’ support for using the popular vote to decide the presidency remains higher than it was a few years ago. (PEW) 26 September 2023 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
810-814-36 Black Americans’ Experiences With News (Click for Details) (USA) Almost two-thirds of Black adults (63%) say news about Black people is often more negative than news about other racial and ethnic groups; 28% say it is about equal and 7% say it is often more positive. 57% say the news only covers certain segments of Black communities, compared with just 9% who say it covers a wide variety of Black people. Half say coverage is often missing important information, while only 9% say it often reports the full story. (PEW) 26 September 2023 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
810-814-37 Asian American Voters Prioritize Candidates’ Policy Positions Over Their Racial Identity (Click for Details) (USA) Nearly all Asian American registered voters (97%) say a candidate’s policy positions are more important than their race or ethnicity when deciding whom to vote for. This sentiment is widespread among all major demographic subgroups of Asian registered voters. At the same time, a 68% majority of Asian registered voters say it’s extremely or very important to have a national leader who can advance the concerns of the U.S. Asian community, according to a nationally representative Pew Research Center survey conducted from July 2022 to January 2023. (PEW) 26 September 2023 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
810-814-38 The Data On Women Leaders (Click for Details) (USA) As women’s representation in U.S. politics has grown, 53% of Americans say there are still too few women in high political office in the United States, and many see significant obstacles for women candidates. Our 2023 report on women leaders in politics explores Americans’ views about gender and political leadership, as well as views about the barriers women face. (PEW) 27 September 2023 4.5 Society » Gender Issues (Top)
810-814-39 Trudeau’s Approval Drops To Three-Year Low; Party Trails By 12-Points In Vote Intention (Click for Details) (Canada) Trudeau’s perceived handling of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis has sent a significant segment of past LPC voters to both the New Democrats and opposition Conservatives and sent his personal approval down to levels unseen since early 2020. This bleeding of support benefits the Conservative Party directly, with CPC vote intent now at 39 per cent, a 12-point advantage over the Liberals. More critically, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now seen as best prime minister by twice as many as those who say the same of the actual prime minister (32 versus 17 per cent) and is additionally viewed by a plurality (41 per cent) as best to manage the economy. (Angus Reid Institute) 7 September 2023 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
810-814-40 Two-In-Five Canadians Say They Face Discrimination Based On Their Ethnicity Or Race (Click for Details) (Canada) Indeed, one-in-five (22%) are of the view that the country is going backwards – and that racial discrimination is worse than it was generations ago. Self-identifying Indigenous (30%) and visible minority (28%) respondents are more likely to say this than Caucasians (19%). Two-in-five Canadians (38%) say they face discrimination in Canada at least sometimes (28%) if not often (10%). (Angus Reid Institute) 27 September 2023 4.3 Society » Ethnicity (Top)
810-814-41 Mental Health And MAID: Canadians Who Struggle To Get Help More Likely To Support Expanding Eligibility (Click for Details) (Canada) New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute, in partnership Cardus, finds a vast majority of Canadians concerned with the mental health care resources available in the country (80%) and the state of Canadians’ mental health overall (81%). This concern is more elevated among those who sought care from the country’s mental health-care system in the past year. Overall, one-in-five (19%) Canadians say they’ve looked for treatment for a mental health issue from a professional in the last 12 months. (Angus Reid Institute) 28 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
● AUSTRALIA
810-814-42 Inflation Expectations Dropped To 5.4% For The Month Of August – And Have Now Fallen To 4.9% In Mid-September (Click for Details) (Australia) Inflation Expectations were down in August and have now dropped in consecutive weeks in September. The latest weekly Inflation Expectations are now at 4.9% in mid-September – the lowest weekly Inflation Expectations for 18 months since early February 2022 – before Russia invaded Ukraine. In further good news for those with a mortgage the RBA has now left interest rates unchanged for a third straight month in early September. (Roy Morgan) 19 September 2023 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
810-814-43 ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Down 3.4pts To 76.4 – Lowest Since Mid-August (Click for Details) (Australia) For once there was a relatively uniform picture when looking around the States with Consumer Confidence down in the four largest States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, but unchanged in South Australia. Now under a fifth of Australians, 19% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year compared to a majority of 54% (up 2ppts) that say their families are ‘worse off’ financially. (Roy Morgan) 26 September 2023 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
810-814-44 2.8 Million New Zealanders Now Read Newspapers And Almost 1.7 Million Read Magazines (Click for Details) (New Zealand) Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders aged 14+, 2.76 million (65.8%), now read or access newspapers in an average 7-day period via print or online (website or app) platforms. In addition, 1.69 million New Zealanders aged 14+ (40.2%) read magazines whether in print or online either via the web or an app. These are the latest findings from the Roy Morgan New Zealand Single Source survey of 6,524 New Zealanders aged 14+ over the 12 months to June 2023. (Roy Morgan) 19 September 2023 4.6 Society » Media (Top)
● MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
810-814-45 People Across 24 Countries Continue To View UN Favorably (Click for Details) Views of the UN are especially favorable in Kenya, Poland, South Korea and Sweden, where about eight-in-ten express positive views. The United Nations General Assembly will open its 78th session on Sept. 5 against a favorable backdrop. A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, according to a spring Pew Research Center survey. Another 28% see it negatively. In most countries surveyed, a majority of the public has a positive opinion of the UN. (PEW) 31 August 2023 2.8 Foreign Affairs & Security » International Organizations (Top)
810-814-46 Data Dive: How People Around The World Feel About Climate Change, A Survey Across 36 Nations (Click for Details) After people everywhere from Australia to India to America saw floods, fires and furious storms wreak havoc in 2022, Mother Earth is in for another devastating weather year. Our polling across 34 countries in August/September 2022 finds strong support for a global treaty that would ban unnecessary single-use plastics (75%, on average across 34 countries), as well as for a ban on plastics that can’t be easily recycled (77%). (Ipsos Global) 31 August 2023 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
810-814-47 In 29 Countries People More Likely To Think Their Education System Is Poor Than Good (Click for Details) Across 29 countries, 33% describe the education system in their country as good, while 36% say it is poor. However, parents of children who are at school are more likely to say it is good than poor. People are more likely to say they would not recommend (45%) becoming a teacher than would (43%). In 28 of the 29 countries surveyed, people tend to agree that having a degree is very important to succeed in life. (Ipsos Global) 5 September 2023 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
810-814-48 Buddhism, Islam And Religious Pluralism In South And Southeast Asia, Survey In 6 Asian Countries (Click for Details) According to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey of six countries in South and Southeast Asia. In five of the six countries surveyed, nearly all adults still identify with the religion in which they were raised. Only in Singapore do a sizable share of adults (35%) indicate their religion has changed during their lifetime. (For additional information on religious switching in Singapore, read “Share of Singaporeans identifying as Christian or unaffiliated is increasing.”) (PEW) 12 September 2023 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
810-814-49 48% Across 31 Countries Say The Quality Of The Healthcare In Their Country Is Good – But The Picture Is Inconsistent (Click for Details) Mental health is the top health concern for people across 31 countries, moving ahead of previous years’ top concerns like cancer and coronavirus. Across 31 countries, people put mental health as the top health concern facing their country. Since the beginning of this survey in 2018, mental health worries have increased by 17 percentage points (pp), with over two-fifths (44%) worried. Additionally, worries about stress (now mentioned by 30% as an issue) are on the rise. It is now third in our list behind cancer (40%). (Ipsos Global) 28 September 2023 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
810-814-50 A Quarter Of Global Consumers Don't Feel Comfortable With Online Banking, A Study Across 48 Markets (Click for Details) More than a quarter of consumers worldwide are uncomfortable using online banking (27%), according to the YouGov Global Profiles study, which collects data from 48 international markets. Among adults aged 18-44, nearly three in ten (28-29%) agree with this view. Contrary to popular belief, the percentage of people over 55 who do not feel comfortable using online banking is similar to that of other age groups. In fact, they disagree with this statement (53%). (YouGov Italy) 22 September 2023 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK A Peep Into The Social Life Of The Japanese: Japanese Poll Themselves On Three Subjects. A Report By Asahi Media Group  ►This 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.
A Peep Into The Social Life Of The Japanese: Japanese Poll Themselves On Three Subjects. A Report By Asahi Media Group  Survey: 70% Of Firms Supporting Workers’ Fertility Treatments More than 70 percent of 100 major companies in Japan have implemented systems that facilitate employees taking leave for fertility treatments, an Asahi Shimbun survey showed. As insurance coverage for such treatments expands, more businesses are taking the initiative to support their employees, but there are still challenges such as protecting employees’ privacy. “While we need to share information among team members to some extent out of consideration, we must balance that with privacy protection,” said Masaaki Yajima, the president of Wacoal Corp. The Asahi Shimbun conducted the survey of the 100 major businesses from various industries in July asking how they are supporting employees undergoing fertility treatments. The companies were permitted multiple answers. The most selected option, among 75 companies, was having “systems or initiatives in place to make it easier for employees to take leave for treatments.” That was followed by having “systems or initiatives that allow flexible working hours and break hours” at 64 companies. Nomura Holdings Inc. in 2020 revamped its policy to allow up to 50 days of medical leave for fertility treatments. It also introduced a maximum of one-year leave for such treatments to provide long-term support. Osaka Gas Co. has a system in place that allows employees to reduce their daily work hours by up to four hours and 40 minutes if they require outpatient treatment, though this is not limited to fertility treatments. Twenty-five companies responded that they are providing “subsidies for fertility treatment costs.” Kokuyo Co. offers subsidies of up to 300,000 yen ($2,048) over two years to cover the cost of the treatments. The employees can apply to a mutual aid association without reporting it to their bosses. When asked about challenges to supporting employees seeking treatment, the most selected option was “privacy protection” with 52 companies, followed by “a lack of understanding about fertility treatments within the company” from 42 respondents. Infertility “is a problem that’s hard to bring to light because it is difficult for companies to recognize employees having such concerns,” said Koki Sato, the head of the nonprofit organization Forecia, which supports employees balancing work and fertility treatments. He emphasized the importance of an easily accessible leave system for workers and having a way to share information within the company while protecting privacy. Sato added that employees may hesitate to give the reasons for their leave to their bosses. “Companies can introduce a system where employees don’t have to specify a reason for needing to take leave by offering leave or shortened working hours for a variety of purposes, such as a child suddenly falling ill or caregiving,” he said. “When employees report (fertility treatments) to their bosses, it is important both sides confirm who should be informed and how much they should know,” Sato added. “Bosses should also have basic knowledge about treatments as much as possible.” (Asahi Shimbun) 29 August 2023 Source: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14992434 Survey: Frailty Increasing Among People In Their 40s, 50s Doctors are urging people to consume more protein to halt a surge in frailty, a condition marked by declining muscle strength and weakened mental and physical vigor. An online survey conducted by the Japan Preventive Association of Lifestyle related Disease (JPALD) in March and April showed that frailty has increased, particularly among those in their 40s and 50s. A total of 330 doctors, consisting of 110 internists, 110 orthopedists and 110 industrial physicians, gave valid responses. More than 80 percent of respondents said the number of frail patients has risen, with 11.8 percent citing a “substantial increase,” 31.8 percent citing an “increase,” and 38.2 percent citing a “slight increase.” Asked which age group they think is increasingly frail, and allowed to give multiple answers, most respondents picked people in their 60s or older. Frailty may be associated with old age, but the survey also showed a rise in the condition among middle-aged people. According to the survey, 36.7 percent of respondents cited men in their 50s, 36.3 percent selected women in their 50s, 21.1 percent picked men in their 40s, and 17.4 percent chose women in their 40s. And 75.5 percent said the number of people between 20 and 65 who can be regarded as in a “pre-frailty” stage has risen. As for reasons for the increases, reduced muscle mass was cited by 78.7 percent of respondents, decreased exercise habits by 77.1 percent, and going out less frequently by 75.9 percent. About 90 percent said the number of frail and pre-frail individuals will increase further. Many respondents said efforts to prevent frailty should start at a relatively young age, with the 40s cited by 30.5 percent, the 50s by 20.9 percent, and the 30s by 20.6 percent. To prevent frailty, those in the prime of their working life should routinely exercise, increase their walking time, maintain muscle mass, get enough sleep and follow a balanced diet, the doctors said. “Protein deficiency leads to reduced muscle mass and heightened risks of normal weight obesity and pre-frailty,” said Hiroshi Yoshida, a JPALD director who also serves as director at the Jikei University-affiliated Kashiwa Hospital. “I want people to improve their conditions through dietary habits of consuming meat, fish and dairy products.” (Asahi Shimbun) 12 September 2023 Source: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14985739 Church Ties Cited In 40% Of Senior Administrative Positions More than 40 percent of newly appointed senior vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries have acknowledged past ties with the Unification Church, formerly known as the World Peace and Unification Family Federation, or its related organizations. The appointments followed the Sept. 13 reshuffle of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. Twenty-six out of 54 lawmakers admitted to having some connection with scandal-plagued group through surveys conducted by The Asahi Shimbun last year and in-house screenings by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Among the 26 senior vice ministers, 11 admitted to having had some tie in the past with the Unification Church, and among the 28 parliamentary secretaries, 15 said the same. Some of the politicians also received donations or paid to attend functions hosted by the church or related groups. One of the individuals is Lower House member Shuhei Aoyama, newly appointed senior vice minister of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, responsible for handling issues related to the Unification Church. He admitted to having had interactions with related organizations during the party’s screenings last year following the July 2022 slaying of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara city. The gunman blamed his mother’s huge donations to the Unification Church for his lousy childhood and said he targeted Abe because of the veteran politician’s longstanding ties with the church, which has long been regarded as a social menace. The revelations sparked a government investigation into the church that is expected to result in the government requesting a court order to disband the organization. The Asahi Shimbun conducted the survey from August to September last year, asking all lawmakers about their connections with the Unification Church. In September the same year, the LDP also conducted screenings of its members’ relationship with the church and its affiliated groups, and publicly disclosed the results. The Asahi Shimbun also contacted newly elected lawmakers this past January about their connections with the Unification Church. Among the newly appointed ministers on Sept. 13, four individuals, admitted to having had some connection with the Unification Church. They included Koichi Hagiuda, who retained his position as chairman of the LDP’s Policy Research Council. (Asahi Shimbun) 16 September 2023 Source: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15007194 (Top)
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