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BUSINESS & POLITICS IN THE WORLD GLOBAL OPINION REPORT NO. 736-737 Week:
March 28 – April 10, 2022 Presentation:
April 15, 2022 A
Third Of Urban Indians Regularly Buy From Online Pharmacies But Most
Consumers Reside In Metros Adoption
Of Cryptocurrency Set To Rise Among Young Singapore Residents, YouGov Study 37%
Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan At
Least One Person In Every Two Households Has Coronavirus Afghans
Soured On U S Leadership As Troops Withdrew UAE
Residents Are More Likely To Meet Family & Friends And Donate To
Charities This Ramadan Palestinian
Views On Local And International Dualities Tanzanians
See Progress On Health Services, Their Top Priority For Government Action Two-Thirds
Of Britons Do Not Trust The Conservatives To Reduce The Cost Of Living Criminal
Sentencing Is Too Soft, Say Two-Thirds Of Britons Two
In Five Britons Now Think Covid-19 Is Getting Worse In The UK Four
In Ten UK Adults (44%) Say They Would Like To Cycle More Than They Currently
Do Half
Of Britons Expect Prince Charles To Do A Good Job As King Household
Finance Measures In Freefall As Consumer Confidence Declines For The Second
Month In A Row 9
Out Of 10 French People Find The Living Environment Offered By Their Municipality
Pleasant 27
Percent Of German Consumers Are Eco-Investors The
Metaverse And The Italians Young
Women Are Out-Earning Young Men In Several U S Cities Legal
Immigration To The U S Partially Rebounds As National And Global Borders
Reopen The
Number Of Full-Time Statehouse Reporters At U S Newspapers Has Declined 34%
Since 2014 Seven-In-Ten
Americans Now See Russia As An Enemy 54%
Of Americans In Their 40s Are ‘Sandwiched’ Between An Aging Parent And Their
Own Children One
In Three (32%) Pre-Retirees Expect To Outlive Their Retirement Savings By At
Least 10 Years How
Likely Are Consumers In Singapore And Australia To Embrace The Metaverse YouGov
Sport: Football Index Ranking In Italy, USA And China Health
Perception Worldwide And Health-Related Habits Survey In 39 Countries Negative
Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health, A Study In 17 Countries Which
Industries Benefit Most From Product Placement; View Of Customers In 18
Markets INTRODUCTORY NOTE 736-737-43-37/Commentary: 37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of
Their Money On Donations This Ramadan
Latest
research from YouGov RealTime
Omnibus shows that more than one-third (37%)
of Malaysians say they will be making charitable donations or zakat fitrah
this Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri. Around
two-thirds (65%) are planning to mark the occasion by shopping, almost half
(48%) plan to put their cash towards savings, while more than a quarter (27%)
are planning to put some money into long-term investments.
Are Malaysians likely to donate more, less, or the same zakat amounts
this year? More than
two in five Malaysians (42%) are likely to donate the same amount of zakat
this Ramadan as they did last year. Meanwhile, 31% say they are likely to
donate a smaller amount this year, while 27% plan to give a larger sum. No
significant differences were observed between different age groups, genders,
or geographical regions.
How are Malaysians planning to donate this Ramadan? In terms of
donation types, the vast majority of Malaysians (90%) plan to make some/all
of their donations in cash, while more than half (57%) plan to give some/all
of their donations through purchased items. This is true across different age
groups, genders, and geographical regions.
In terms of
donation method, around half of Malaysians (51%) plan to donate cash to
charity organisations via an online transfer. The next two most popular ways
include: donating cash to family members and friends for distribution to the
needy (43%) and donating cash to recipients directly (35%).
Segmenting
by gender shows that Indonesian women are slightly more likely than men to
make donations through a charity organisation (female 79% vs male 70%), and
slightly less likely to donate directly to their recipients (female 41% vs
male 52%).
(YouGov
Malaysia) March 31,
2022 Source: https://my.yougov.com/en-my/news/2022/03/31/malaysia-ramadan-donation-trends-2022/ 736-737-43-37/Country Profile:
SUMMARY
OF POLLS
ASIA (Japan) Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Takes Toll On Japanese Firms;
Polls Shows 96 Of 97 Firms Said That They Have Already Been Affected
Negatively, Or Are Expected To A survey sent to 211 Japanese-affiliated
companies based in Russia by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
found that 99 percent of respondents said they “are negatively affected or
are expected to be” by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A separate survey
released by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) also showed a
similar trend. When the firms were asked about negative effects on business
because of the war started by Russia, 96 of 97 firms that responded to the
survey, or 99 percent, said that they “have already been affected
negatively,” or “are expected to.” (Asahi Shimbun) April 1, 2022 (India) A
Third Of Urban Indians Regularly Buy From Online Pharmacies But Most
Consumers Reside In Metros A third of urban Indians (32%) say they
regularly consult an online pharmacy or buy from an online health platform.
Just as many (31%) said they did so during the pandemic but not anymore. Furthermore,
one in twelve urban Indians haven’t accessed these platforms yet but are
eager to try them out (8%). Some have not used these platforms for any
service (20%) or are not aware/ do not have access to them (9%). Ordering
medicines and health products is the biggest reason to use these platforms,
followed by consulting a doctor, booking a test or reading some medical
content. (YouGov India) April 7, 2022 (Singapore) Adoption
Of Cryptocurrency Set To Rise Among Young Singapore Residents, YouGov Study As cryptocurrency continues to gain
interest around the world, a new global report by YouGov sheds light on
transaction behaviour in Singapore – which was found to be the fourth highest
among the 18 markets included in the study. One in ten residents has transacted
cryptocurrencies in end-2021 (13%), with one in eight expecting to do so in
the next twelve months (16%), hinting at a comparatively high level of
interest. Understanding, as was seen with trust, varies in the different age
groups, with younger adults significantly more likely to disagree with the
statement. (YouGov Singapore) March 31, 2022 (Malaysia) 37%
Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This Ramadan Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus shows that more than one-third (37%)
of Malaysians say they will be making charitable donations or zakat fitrah
this Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri. Around two-thirds (65%) are planning
to mark the occasion by shopping, almost half (48%) plan to put their cash
towards savings, while more than a quarter (27%) are planning to put some
money into long-term investments. In terms of donation types, the vast
majority of Malaysians (90%) plan to make some/all of their donations in cash,
while more than half (57%) plan to give some/all of their donations through
purchased items. (YouGov Malaysia) March 31, 2022 (Turkey) At
Least One Person In Every Two Households Has Coronavirus According to the research carried out by
the Ipsos research company, the rate of contracting coronavirus in their own
or someone else's households to date is 48%. The epidemic, which is still the
biggest problem of the world today, is not completely over. The number of
people who have caught the coronavirus in the circle of people in our society
is much higher. 8 out of 10 people state that one of them has been diagnosed
with coronavirus. (Ipsos Turkey) 4 April 2022 (Afghanistan) Afghans
Soured On U S Leadership As Troops Withdrew In the 13-year history of Gallup's surveys
in Afghanistan, Afghans have never disapproved of any world power more than
they disapproved of the leadership of the U.S. during the country's
withdrawal from Afghanistan last year. Twenty years after its invasion and
occupation of Afghanistan, the U.S. exited the country in 2021 with a 14%
leadership approval rating, which is similar to the 17% approval rating it
earned from Afghans in 2019. At the time, Afghans viewed the U.S. in the same
light that they did former occupier Russia (13% approve), but they were less
likely to disapprove of Russia's leadership (76%). (Gallup) APRIL 4, 2022 MENA (UAE) UAE
Residents Are More Likely To Meet Family & Friends And Donate To
Charities This Ramadan When asked how residents plan to celebrate
Ramadan this year, YouGov’s latest data reveals almost half (47%) said they
are more likely to meet their friends and family in person this holy month,
unlike last year, when home visits and family gatherings were restricted in
the country and people had to rely on virtual means. In addition to meeting
friends and family, residents also look forward to donating to charities with
nearly half (47%) saying they will make more monetary contributions this year
as compared to last. (YouGov MENA) March 29, 2022 (Palestine) Palestinian
Views On Local And International Dualities These are the results of the latest poll
conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 16 and 20 March 2022. This press
release addresses these issues and covers other matters such as the general
conditions in the Palestinian territories, the peace process, and future
possible directions for Palestinians in the absence of a viable peace
process. Total size of the sample is 1200 adults interviewed face to face in
120 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is +/-3%. (Arabbarometer) April 4, 2022 AFRICA (Tanzania) Tanzanians
See Progress On Health Services, Their Top Priority For Government Action While health still tops the list of
problems that Tanzanians want their government to address, most citizens
praise the government’s efforts in the health sector, according to the latest
Afrobarometer survey. Three-fourths of citizens say the government is doing a
good job of improving basic health services. Health tops the list of
important problems that Tanzanians think the government should urgently
address, cited by 53% of respondents as one of their three priorities. (Afrobarometer) 30
March 2022 Two-Thirds
(65%) Of Tanzanians Say It Is “Difficult” Or “Very Difficult” To Find Out
Which Taxes And Fees They Are Supposed To Pay To The Government A majority of Tanzanians say it is
difficult to find out which taxes and fees they are supposed to pay and how
the government uses the tax revenues it collects, according to the latest
Afrobarometer survey. Almost half of citizens think that Tanzanians
frequently avoid paying the taxes that they owe the state. Two-thirds (65%)
of Tanzanians say it is “difficult” or “very difficult” to find out which
taxes and fees they are supposed to pay to the government (Afrobarometer) 31 March 2022 WEST
EUROPE (UK) Two-Thirds
Of Britons Do Not Trust The Conservatives To Reduce The Cost Of Living Public are more likely to trust the Labour
Party to manage Britain’s taxes and public spending (41%) and reduce their
cost of living (40%), than the Conservative Party (35% and 26% respectively).
Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak’s job approval as Chancellor has fallen since
the Spring Statement, amidst rising economic pessimism and concern about the
cost of living. New polling from Ipsos in the UK, taken after last week’s
Spring Statement, shows just one in four Britons (26%) trust the Conservative
Party ‘a great deal’ or ‘a fair amount’ to reduce the cost of living – for
either them or their families. Two in three (68%) do not trust the
Conservatives. (Ipsos MORI) 29 March 2022 Criminal
Sentencing Is Too Soft, Say Two-Thirds Of Britons A new YouGov survey reveals Britons think
convicted criminals should be punished more harshly by the courts – with
support for harsher punishments highest among Conservative voters and older
Britons. Our latest data shows that two thirds of Britons (65%) think that
the sentences that courts hand down to people who have been convicted of
crimes are not harsh enough. Just 12% think the courts get the balance right,
while 2% say sentences are too harsh and 21% are unsure. Women are somewhat
more likely than men to think that criminals are not punished harshly enough
by the courts, by 69% to 61%. (YouGov UK) March 30, 2022 Two In Five Britons Now Think Covid-19 Is
Getting Worse In The UK The latest iteration of the YouGov
COVID-19 Trackers (22-23
March) shows the worsening nature of COVID-19 in the UK is not lost on the
public. Two in five (45%) now say the COVID-19 situation in the UK is
getting worse, compared to 36% who think it is getting better or is over
entirely. Those thinking the situation is worsening is up a dramatic 34
points since the previous survey on 22-23 February when only 11% thought
things were getting worse. In this February survey, people were twice as
likely as they are now (68%) to say the COVID-19 situation was improving or
over. (YouGov UK) March 31, 2022 Four In Ten UK Adults (44%) Say They Would
Like To Cycle More Than They Currently Do 44% say they would like to cycle more than
they currently do. 71% say they support actions to encourage more people to
walk or cycle instead of driving a car but the same proportion (also 71%)
feel they need a car to suit their current lifestyle. While there is more
support (45%) than opposition (33%) for schemes charging road users a fee to
drive around towns and cities, support has weakened since 2020. Four in ten
UK adults (44%) say they would like to cycle more than they currently do.
However, a similar proportion (47%) agree that ‘I’m not the kind of person
who rides a bicycle’. (Ipsos MORI) 4 April 2022 Half Of Britons Expect Prince Charles To Do
A Good Job As King New Ipsos research, conducted on 24-25
March, shows almost half of Britons believe Prince Charles will do a good job
as King once he ascends the throne, while 19% expect him to do a bad job.
This comes as he sees an increase in those who view him favourably since
2018, 43% now have a favourable opinion of him, up 11 percentage points in
the last four years. Faith in his ability is strongest amongst his own age
group, 59% of 55-75-year olds say he will do a good job, falling to 38% of
16-34s. Those who voted for the Conservative party in 2019 are also more
likely to be hopeful for his reign, 66% say he will be a good King, compared
with 42% of Labour voters. (Ipsos MORI) Household Finance Measures In Freefall As
Consumer Confidence Declines For The Second Month In A Row The cost of living crisis has dealt
another record-breaking blow to the public’s confidence in their household
finances, according to the latest analysis from YouGov and the Centre for Economics
and Business Research (Cebr). The crash in both retrospective and
forward-looking measures for this metric was the main contributor to the
overall index declining by -2.7 points. Against this
backdrop, household finance measures have found new lows for the second
month in a row: retrospective scores tumbled from 71.5 to 62.6 (-8.8), while
outlook saw a -10.6 point crash from 59.7 to 49.1. (YouGov UK) April 08, 2022 (France) 9
Out Of 10 French People Find The Living Environment Offered By Their
Municipality Pleasant 9 out of 10 French people find the living
environment offered by their municipality “pleasant” – this is
particularly the case for inhabitants of rural areas or the north-west of
France. People residing in municipalities benefiting from the “Villes et
Villages Fleuris” label are slightly more numerous than the average to find
it “very” pleasant. Substantial results, especially since quality
of life is now at the heart of labeling. (Ipsos France) March 31, 2022 63%
Of French People Want To Challenge Politicians On Issues Of Access And
Mobility In Apartment Buildings 77% of French people consider it necessary
that the financial aid offered for home renovations include the installation
and renovation of lifts. 58% of French people are concerned about the
obsolescence of lifts and insist on the absolute priority to be given to
their replacement. Nearly two-thirds of French people (63%) emphasize
the importance of equipping residential buildings with lifts and want to
challenge politicians in the context of the upcoming presidential
elections. We will nevertheless highlight an improvement in the presence
of equipment in public places compared to 2020. (Ipsos France) April 4, 2022 (Germany) 27
Percent Of German Consumers Are Eco-Investors Figures show that 27 percent of the
investable population identify as green investors and environmentalists and
are actively seeking profitable investment opportunities. Green
investors are mostly male (62 percent vs. 48 percent of the general population),
often between 30-44 years old (31 percent) and have, on average, higher
incomes than a large part of the general population. This target group
is well informed and does not shy away from the potential risks of the stock
market. (YouGov Germany) April 7, 2022 (Spain) 79%
Of The Madrid Population Approves Of The Community's Public Health System
With An Average Score Of 6.3 Ipsos has carried out a survey among its
inhabitants to find out what the real users' perception of Madrid's
healthcare is. This study was carried out in December 2021, a time when
the three main concerns of the Madrid population were health (66%), Covid-19
(54%) and unemployment (36%). While in Spain as a whole the concerns
were the same, but with a different order of priority: unemployment (53%),
Covid-19 (41%) and health (35%). 7 April 2022 (Italy) The
Metaverse And The Italians A metaverse is defined as a set of virtual
worlds in which a user creates his avatar and can interact with others, in
augmented or virtual reality. These platforms are used for
entertainment. They originally come from the world of video
games. but the idea is to be able to play, attend concerts, shop,
etc. Individuals with at least a partial understanding of the metaverse
concept make up 55% of the population. This figure rises to 77% among
the 18-24 year olds and drops to 45% among the over 55s. (YouGov Italy) March 31, 2022 NORTH AMERICA (USA) Young Women Are Out-Earning Young Men In Several U S Cities Women in the United States continue to earn less than men, on average. Among full-time, year-round
workers in 2019, women’s median annual earnings were 82% those of men. The
gender wage gap is narrower among younger workers nationally, and the gap
varies across geographical areas. In fact, in 22 of 250 U.S. metropolitan
areas, women under the age of 30 earn the same amount as or more than their
male counterparts, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census
Bureau data. (PEW) MARCH 28, 2022 Legal Immigration To The U S Partially Rebounds As National
And Global Borders Reopen The number of immigrants receiving green
cards as new lawful U.S. permanent residents bounced back last year to pre-pandemic
levels after plunging during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new Pew
Research Center analysis of recently available government data. Green cards
issued to immigrants already in the United States seeking to adjust their
temporary status rebounded above pre-pandemic levels, while the number of
green cards for new arrivals also grew but did not reach earlier totals. (PEW) APRIL 4, 2022 The Number Of Full-Time Statehouse Reporters At U S
Newspapers Has Declined 34% Since 2014 The number of reporters who cover state capitols
full-time for
U.S. newspapers has declined 34% since 2014, according to a new Pew Research
Center study. There are 245 newspaper reporters who cover the statehouse full
time in 2022, down from 374 in 2014, the last time the Center conducted
a similar study. The decrease in newspaper reporters
covering the 50 state capitols comes amid a broader decline in newsroom employment at U.S.
newspapers, as well as sharp reductions in newspapers’ advertising and
circulation revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. (PEW) APRIL 5, 2022 Seven-In-Ten Americans Now See Russia As An Enemy A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted
March 21-27, finds that just 7% of U.S. adults have an overall favorable
opinion of Russia. Only 6% express
confidence in
its leader, President Vladimir Putin. In contrast, 72% have confidence in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led
to a dramatic shift in American public opinion: 70% of Americans now consider
Russia an enemy of the United States, up from 41% in January. And on this
topic, Democrats and Republicans largely agree, with 72% of Democrats and 69%
of Republicans describing Russia as an enemy. (PEW) APRIL 6, 2022 54% Of Americans In Their 40s Are ‘Sandwiched’ Between An
Aging Parent And Their Own Children As people are living longer and many young adults are struggling to gain financial independence, about a quarter of U.S. adults (23%) are
now part of the so-called “sandwich generation,” according to a Pew Research
Center survey conducted in October 2021. These are adults who have a parent
age 65 or older and are either raising at least one child younger than 18 or
providing financial support to an adult child. (PEW) APRIL 8, 2022 (Canada) One In Three (32%) Pre-Retirees Expect To Outlive Their
Retirement Savings By At Least 10 Years Pre-retired Canadians above the age of 50
say they’ve saved less money than they think they’ll need in order to retire,
according to the biennial RBC Retirement Myths and Realities poll conducted
by Ipsos. Assessing the shortfall, as many as one in three (32%) think that
they will outlive their money with more than 10 years still to live, raising
questions about how they will finance their retirement in the latter stages
of their lives. (Ipsos Canada) 5 April 2022 AUSTRALIA Australians Say The Roy Morgan Unemployment Estimate Is
‘Closer To Reality’ Than The ABS – For The Fifth Straight Time Analysis by gender shows women 71% (up 1%
point) are slightly more likely than men 67% (up 7% points) to say the Roy
Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’. In contrast 33% (down 7%
points) of men and 29% (down 1% point) of women say the ABS unemployment
estimate is ‘closer to reality’. Analysis by age groups shows people of all
ages are more likely to believe the Roy Morgan figures - 71% of 18-24yr olds
believe the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’, along
with 76% of 25-34yr olds, 68% of 35-49yr olds, 75% of 50-64yr olds and 57% of
65+yr olds. (Roy Morgan) March 31 2022 MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES In A Study Conducted In 17 Countries People Are More Likely
To Say That The Pandemic Has Had A Negative Effect On Their Mental Health
(55%) The easing of longstanding Covid-19
restrictions in Singapore today could indicate that the nation
is making a steady return to normalcy – good news for the mental health of
people here, which has borne the brunt of isolation and health stresses over
the past two years. The study, conducted among more than 19,000 people in 17
countries and regions, also found that people in Singapore aged 35-44 are
most likely to say that their mental health has taken a toll (70%). Those
aged 25-34 are next most likely to feel this way, with more than six in ten
agreeing their mental health has suffered (66%). (YouGov Singapore) March 29, 2022 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2022/03/29/six-ten-singapore-residents-say-pandemic-has-adver/ A New Global Survey Conducted In 30 Countries, An Average
Of 55% Say That The Price Increase Will Affect Their Purchasing Power Quite
Or A Lot A new global survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum reveals that while most consumers
around the world expect their purchasing power to take a hit from rising
energy prices, few blame shifting policies. climate of it. The survey reveals a consensus in the 30 countries
surveyed on the importance of abandoning fossil fuels . The
survey was conducted among 22,534 adults under the age of 75 between February
18 and March 4 through the Ipsos Global Advisor online survey platform. (Ipsos Spain) 30 March 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/es-es/visiones-sobre-energ%C3%ADa-sostenible Globally, Every Fourth Consumer Emphasizes The Company's
Attitude To Environmental Sustainability, Based On Interviews In 18 Markets YouGov's financial report is based on more
than 19,000 interviews in 18 markets worldwide. Cybercrime creates
uncertainty in the financial markets, and in the 18 international markets
surveyed, security is a top priority (61%) when choosing a bank or financial
activity. It is of greater importance than low or no fees (58%), good
customer service (57%) and good interest rates (50%). (YouGov Norway) March 30, 2022 Source: https://yougov.no/news/2022/03/30/hva-betyr-baerekraft-investeringene-vare/ How Likely Are Consumers In Singapore And Australia To
Embrace The Metaverse Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus commissioned for Greenbook reveals
that, as of February 2022, around half of Australians (AU) and Singaporeans
(SG) are interested in socialising, working and shopping in a 3D virtual
space, although enthusiasm in Australia is lower than that in
Singapore. Across the two markets, interest in virtual shopping is the
highest of the three activities (54% in SG, 49% in AU), just ahead of virtual
working (52% in SG, 46% in AU) and virtual socialising (48% in SG, 44% in
AU). (YouGov Singapore) April 5, 2022 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2022/04/05/metaverse-shopping-consumers-singapore-australia/ YouGov Sport: Football Index Ranking In Italy, USA And
China The Serie A football championship hasn't
been so close in years, but professional football goes far beyond results on
the pitch. For this reason, clubs are now more attentive than ever to
their brand image, inside and outside national borders. In the US and China , the summer transfer market movements of great champions (Cristiano Ronaldo at Real
and Messi at PSG) and the performances
in the Champions League (Chelsea and Manchester City played
in the final) significantly influenced the FootballIndex
ranking. Manchester Utd, Manchester City, Chelsea and PSG are growing
significantly both in the US and in China. (YouGov Italy) April 6, 2022 Source: https://it.yougov.com/news/2022/04/06/yougov-sport-footballindex-ranking-italia-usa-e-ch/ Health Perception Worldwide And Health-Related Habits
Survey In 39 Countries In 2021, the general perception about
health remains stable compared to 2020
results (from 79% to 77%); men perceive themselves healthier than women (80% and
75% respectively). In Africa, the number of people saying that they are
healthy goes up to 90%; when looking at countries, the share of people who
consider themselves healthy are 93% for Vietnam and 92% for Nigeria. On the
other hand, among the countries were people consider themselves less healthy
we find Chile (with 57%) and Poland (with 55%). (WIN) 7 Apr 2022 Source: https://winmr.com/health-perception-worldwide-and-health-related-habits/ Negative Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health, A Study In 17
Countries The UAE government’s decision to gradually
ease covid restrictions in the country comes as a great relief for the mental
health of residents, who for the past two years have been coping with social
distancing, isolation, and anxiety associated with the pandemic. YouGov’s
international study from October 2021 shows more than half of UAE residents
(54%) reported that the pandemic has had an adverse impact on their mental
health. (YouGov MENA) April 7, 2022 Source: https://mena.yougov.com/en/news/2022/04/07/more-half-uae-residents-say-pandemic-has-negativel/ Which Industries Benefit Most From Product Placement; View
Of Customers In 18 Markets In a new YouGov survey, we asked consumers
in 18 markets around the world, specifically in Germany, which industries
they thought were best suited for product placement. The study shows
that when technology brands (32 percent), food and apparel brands (each 31
percent), and car brands (30 percent) promote their product or service in
film or television, about a third of consumers worldwide find product
placement to be effective Promote television or have an actor use it. (YouGov Germany) April 8, 2022 Source: https://yougov.de/news/2022/04/08/welche-branchen-profitieren-am-meisten-von-produkt/ ASIA
736-737-43-01/Polls Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Takes Toll On Japanese Firms; Polls Shows
96 Of 97 Firms Said That They Have Already Been Affected Negatively, Or Are
Expected To
The war in Ukraine is casting a pall over
Japanese and affiliated firms that do business in Russia, according to a pair
of new surveys published on March 31. A survey sent to 211 Japanese-affiliated
companies based in Russia by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
found that 99 percent of respondents said they “are negatively affected or
are expected to be” by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A separate survey released by the Japan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) also showed a similar trend. “It will take a considerable amount of time
for businesses to evaluate the Russian market positively,” said Manabu
Shimoyashiro, a JETRO official. “Even if a ceasefire agreement is reached,
the businesses won’t soon return to normal.” JETRO’s survey was conducted from March 24
to 28. When the firms were asked about negative
effects on business because of the war started by Russia, 96 of 97 firms that
responded to the survey, or 99 percent, said that they “have already been
affected negatively,” or “are expected to.” The companies were also asked to give one
or multiple answers about the specific effects. Eighty percent said they were
hit with “logistics disruptions or stagnation,” which was the most-selected
option. That was followed by being impacted by a
“decline in the ruble” at 73 percent and experiencing “difficulty in payment
transactions” at 54 percent. In addition, 55 percent said their monthly
sales “have dropped” since the Russian military invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24,
while 9 percent said their sales were wiped out entirely. They said they are not receiving their
final commercial products from Japan due to logistical disruptions or tougher
export screenings. Fifty-six percent said their current
business operations are “normal” or “being reconsidered,” while 43 percent
said their businesses are “halted partially or wholly.” But none of the
companies said they “have already withdrawn” from business there. According to the JCCI survey of its
corporate members across Japan, 92.6 percent said they “are affected now” or
“are not affected now, but are concerned about the prospect” of the invasion
impacting them. Many companies raised specific concerns
about the hike in energy prices or their costs rising. (Asahi Shimbun) April 1, 2022 Source: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14588135 736-737-43-02/Polls A Third Of Urban Indians Regularly Buy From Online Pharmacies But
Most Consumers Reside In Metros
A third of urban Indians (32%) say they
regularly consult an online pharmacy or buy from an online health platform.
Just as many (31%) said they did so during the pandemic but not anymore.
Furthermore, one in twelve urban Indians
haven’t accessed these platforms yet but are eager to try them out (8%). Some
have not used these platforms for any service (20%) or are not aware/ do not
have access to them (9%). Ordering medicines and health products is
the biggest reason to use these platforms, followed by consulting a doctor,
booking a test or reading some medical content. Among those who are regular buyers/ users
of online health platforms, PharmEasy is the most popular platform, and
nearly three in ten (27%) use it regularly to meet their healthcare needs.
Apollo Pharmacy and 1mg are next with a fifth (20% each) saying they
regularly use these platforms. Medlife, Netmeds are Practo are other popular
brands.
Notably, Apollo Pharmacy is more popular
among young adults between 18-29 years as compared to the other age groups
(at 29%). It is also more dominant in South India as compared to the other
regions (at 38%). On the other hand, PharmEasy has greater popularity in
North India (at 34%) while 1mg is more dominant in West India (at 31%). Penetration of online pharmacies is higher
among adults between 30 and 39 years (38%) as well as those residing in North
India (36%) and tier-1 cities (38%). On the other side, tier-3 residents are
more likely to say they are either not aware, do not have access or haven’t
yet but are eager to try them out. The covid-19 pandemic gave a boost to the
demand for e-pharmacy in metros and big cities, however in order to grow
further brands will need to penetrate smaller towns and cities to create
greater awareness and interest. Of those who have tried or regularly use
these platforms, nearly two-thirds (64%) rate their experience of using them
good and only 9% called it bad. In addition to having a good user experience,
most of those who use them regularly say they trust these platforms (78%).
Trust is high even among those who have not used these platforms yet, as they
are more likely to say they trust than not trust these platforms (47% vs
14%). While there is trust, there are barriers to
trial and usage among those who do not use these platforms. Comfort with
local doctors and offline pharmacies emerged as the top reason for not using
these platforms (at 46%), followed by lack of experience using these
platforms (35%), problems of exchange (26%) and delivery charges (25%). In
order to encourage these non-users to become consumers, brands will need to
overcome these barriers in order to install greater trust among them.
When it comes to motivations to buy from
online pharmacies, convenience and better prices & discounts than offline
stores emerged as the top reason that would motivate current non-users to buy
from online stores or consult an online health platform. Following this,
faster consultation, availability of substitute medicines, family
recommendations, authenticity, additional services, and greater anonymity
were stated as some other reasons that would encourage people to buy from an
online pharmacy. (YouGov India) April 7, 2022 Source: https://in.yougov.com/en-hi/news/2022/04/07/third-urban-indians-regularly-buy-online-pharmacie/ 736-737-43-03/Polls Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Set To Rise Among Young Singapore
Residents, YouGov Study
As cryptocurrency continues to gain
interest around the world, a new global report by YouGov sheds light on
transaction behaviour in Singapore – which was found to be the fourth highest
among the 18 markets included in the study. One in ten residents has
transacted cryptocurrencies in end-2021 (13%), with one in eight expecting to
do so in the next twelve months (16%), hinting at a comparatively high level
of interest. YouGov’s Global
Banking & Finance Report 2022 explores the current global financial
landscape, and identifies global adoption of, and trust in, new and emerging
financial services like cryptocurrencies, buy now pay later plans, and
sustainable investments. Looking across age breaks, those aged 18-24
and 25-34 were significantly more likely to have transacted cryptocurrencies
last year, with the latter having the most activity (27%). While this
demographic is similarly expected to be the biggest transactors for the next
year – with almost three in ten owning, holding, buying, or paying with
cryptocurrencies (28%) – the biggest jump in activity will be seen among
those aged 35-44, with almost a quarter intending to transact
cryptocurrencies in 2022 (23%). While a miniscule 3% of those above the age
of 55 transacted cryptocurrencies last year, this is set to increase to one
in twenty (5%).
The variation in activity across age groups
could be attributed to perceived trustworthiness of the digital currency.
Younger adults are more likely to place their trust in cryptocurrencies, with
a quarter saying they trust cryptocurrencies (27% for 18-24 and 24% for
25-34), as compared to only one in ten of those above the age of 45 who say
the same (10% for 45-54 and 8% for 55+). Those aged 35-44 make up the middle
ground, with three in twenty placing their trust in cryptocurrencies (16%).
Whilst the adoption for cryptocurrencies is
higher among young adults, YouGov
Profiles data
reveals that the understanding of the digital currency is generally low
throughout the population. Six in ten Singapore residents (62%) agree with
the statement “I don’t really understand cryptocurrency,” indicating that a
proper grasp of the digital currency and how it works is low, pointing at a
need to address this information gap. Understanding, as was seen with trust,
varies in the different age groups, with younger adults significantly more
likely to disagree with the statement. Meanwhile, those above the age of 45
are significantly most likely to express they do not understand
cryptocurrencies (64% for those aged 45-54 and 55+).
Emma McInnes, Global Sector Head of
Financial Services at YouGov, said: “The financial services industry has been
undergoing rapid transformation driven by both changing consumer expectations
and wider industry fragmentation. We have seen the profound impact that
digitisation has had on consumer behaviours and expectations, and the
dramatic effect of the pandemic on both technology change and patterns of
behaviour.” “For established financial services
providers, this creates a challenge in terms of being able to understand the
rate of change, the potential success and longevity of emerging innovation
adoption, and where they should be focusing their own transformation efforts.
For new market entrants, the challenge sits in keeping ahead of the
innovation curve and understanding how to drive consumer adoption before
traditional brands can react.” (YouGov Singapore) March 31, 2022 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2022/03/31/adoption-cryptocurrency-set-rise-among-young-singa/ 736-737-43-04/Polls 37% Of Malaysians Plan To Spend Some Of Their Money On Donations This
Ramadan
Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus shows that more than one-third (37%)
of Malaysians say they will be making charitable donations or zakat fitrah
this Hari Raya Puasa/Aidilfitri. Around two-thirds (65%) are planning to
mark the occasion by shopping, almost half (48%) plan to put their cash
towards savings, while more than a quarter (27%) are planning to put some
money into long-term investments.
Are Malaysians likely to donate more, less,
or the same zakat amounts this year? More than two in five Malaysians (42%) are
likely to donate the same amount of zakat this Ramadan as they did last year.
Meanwhile, 31% say they are likely to donate a smaller amount this year,
while 27% plan to give a larger sum. No significant differences were observed
between different age groups, genders, or geographical regions.
How are Malaysians planning to donate this
Ramadan? In terms of donation types, the vast
majority of Malaysians (90%) plan to make some/all of their donations in
cash, while more than half (57%) plan to give some/all of their donations
through purchased items. This is true across different age groups, genders,
and geographical regions.
In terms of donation method, around half of
Malaysians (51%) plan to donate cash to charity organisations via an online
transfer. The next two most popular ways include: donating cash to family
members and friends for distribution to the needy (43%) and donating cash to
recipients directly (35%).
Segmenting by gender shows that Indonesian
women are slightly more likely than men to make donations through a charity
organisation (female 79% vs male 70%), and slightly less likely to donate
directly to their recipients (female 41% vs male 52%).
(YouGov Malaysia) March 31, 2022 Source: https://my.yougov.com/en-my/news/2022/03/31/malaysia-ramadan-donation-trends-2022/ 736-737-43-05/Polls At Least One Person In Every Two Households Has Coronavirus
At least one person in every two households
is infected with coronavirus According to the research carried out by
the Ipsos research company, the rate of contracting coronavirus in their own
or someone else's households to date is 48%. The epidemic, which is still the
biggest problem of the world today, is not completely over. The number of
people who have caught the coronavirus in the circle of people in our society
is much higher. 8 out of 10 people state that one of them has been diagnosed
with coronavirus.
At the same time, the number of people who
think that the hard days in the epidemic are over and the struggle is going
well is increasing. While the society was more pessimistic
about the coronavirus epidemic until March, the rate of those who think that
the struggle is going well and that the difficult days are behind, increases
to 50% from the first week of March, and the gap between those who express
negative opinions is widened. Today, only 1 out of 4 people think that more
difficult days are waiting, and 1 out of every 3 people think that the fight
against the epidemic is going badly.
But Society Feels More Comfortable About
The Pandemic Today The rate of individuals who have been
worried since the first day of the epidemic is 32%. The rate of people whose
anxiety increases over time is only 6%. On the other hand, 46% of the society
says that they are more comfortable about the epidemic now. It is seen that 6
out of 10 people are no longer worried about the epidemic, with 16% saying
that they were not worried about this issue since the beginning of the
epidemic.
These Optimistic Views Also Cause
Individuals to Relax About the Coronavirus Precautions The decrease in the number of cases in the
epidemic and the positive views on the fight against the epidemic have made
the society more comfortable about mask distance. 7 out of 10 people think
that the people around them neither follow masks nor social distance.
Sidar Gedik, CEO of Ipsos Turkey, made the
following evaluations about the data; “There is an individual who has
survived the disease in one of every two households. The rate of those who
know someone who has caught Covid-19 in their environment is close to 80%. On
the one hand, as the vaccine becomes more widespread, on the other hand, as
the number of people caught and surviving from Covid-19 increases, the
concerns about the disease decrease, and six out of ten people state that
they feel more comfortable. We can see the effect of relaxation in the
implementation of mask-distance measures, according to the observations of
the citizens, around 70-75% of the other people around have almost stopped
applying these measures. The rate of those who think that the fight
against the epidemic is going badly has decreased from 50% to 30%, now one
out of every two people states that the fight against the epidemic is going
well. As a natural consequence of this, the rate of those who think that the
bad days are over is over 50%. Let's hope we are nearing the end of the
Coronavirus Outbreak and Community Survey. “ (Ipsos Turkey) 4 April 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/tr-tr/her-iki-haneden-birinde-en-az-bir-kiside-koronavirus-var 736-737-43-06/Polls Afghans Soured On U S Leadership As Troops
Withdrew
In the
13-year history of Gallup's surveys in Afghanistan, Afghans have never disapproved
of any world power more than they disapproved of the leadership of the U.S.
during the country's withdrawal from Afghanistan last year. Gallup's
surveys show Afghans had grown disillusioned with U.S. leadership long before
the U.S. military pulled out in August, but Afghans' disapproval reached a
record-high 83% in August and September 2021.
Trend line
showing approval and disapproval ratings of Afghans' ratings of U.S.
leadership between 2008 and 2021. Twenty years
after its invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, the U.S. exited the country
in 2021 with a 14% leadership approval rating, which is similar to the 17%
approval rating it earned from Afghans in 2019. At the time, Afghans viewed
the U.S. in the same light that they did former occupier Russia (13%
approve), but they were less likely to disapprove of Russia's leadership
(76%).
Trend line
showing approval and disapproval ratings of Afghans' ratings of Russia's
leadership between 2008 and 2021. Afghans'
ratings of other world powers weren't much better, but Afghans were
relatively more positive about the leadership of Germany and China: 25%
approved of Germany's leadership and 21% approved of China's leadership.
Still, majorities of Afghans trust neither: 62% disapproved of Germany's leadership,
and 66% disapproved of China's leadership.
Trend line
showing approval and disapproval ratings of Afghans' ratings of Germany's
leadership between 2008 and 2021.
Trend line
showing approval and disapproval ratings of Afghans' ratings of China's
leadership between 2008 and 2021. Bottom Line Afghans were
not always this disillusioned about U.S. leadership -- or the leadership of
Germany, China and even Russia, for that matter. At a few points, as many as
half of Afghans approved of the leadership of the U.S. But after 20 years of
war, and with the Taliban in control again, they've lost faith in the
leadership of all four countries. (Gallup) APRIL 4,
2022 Source: https://news.gallup.com/poll/391505/afghans-soured-leadership-troops-withdrew.aspx MENA
736-737-43-07/Polls UAE Residents Are More Likely To Meet Family & Friends And Donate
To Charities This Ramadan
With the government easing Covid-19
restrictions in the UAE, consumer confidence in the country has nonetheless
increased, resulting in individuals resuming pre-pandemic Ramadan behaviour. When asked how residents plan to celebrate
Ramadan this year, YouGov’s latest data reveals almost half (47%) said they
are more likely to meet their friends and family in person this holy month,
unlike last year, when home visits and family gatherings were restricted in
the country and people had to rely on virtual means.
In addition to meeting friends and family,
residents also look forward to donating to charities with nearly half (47%)
saying they will make more monetary contributions this year as compared to
last. Younger adults between 18-24 years are more likely to say they will
donate more this year than those who are 45+ (57% vs 41%). Shopping, both offline and online, online
food delivery, visiting theme parks and dining in restaurants may not witness
much change in consumer behaviour as a higher number of respondents say they
are likely to do each of these same as last year than those saying they will
do more or less of it this Ramadan. When it comes to streaming services, 44% of
respondents may stream the same amount of video-on-demand services as they
did last Ramadan. 36% however, may stream less of it. Likewise, for podcasts
the numbers for those saying they will listen to podcasts the same amount or
less than last year are comparable- 42% and 40% respectively. Areas that may witness a major blow this
year are music streaming and watching a movie in a cinema, where residents
say they are less likely than more (47% and 51% respectively) to do each of
these this Ramadan. (YouGov MENA) March 29, 2022 Source: https://mena.yougov.com/en/news/2022/03/29/uae-residents-are-more-likely-meet-family-friends-/ 736-737-43-08/Polls Palestinian Views On Local And International Dualities
The public favors a neutral stand in the
Russian war against Ukraine even as slightly more people blame Russia for
starting the war; closer to home, Israel-PA “confidence building measures”
are increasingly viewed favorably even as two-thirds share the view that
Israel is an apartheid state; and domestically, ten months after the
Israel-Hamas War, Fatah’s popularity returns to its pre-May 2021 level
despite the fact that almost three quarters continue to demand the
resignation of president Abbas. These are the results of the latest poll
conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in
the West Bank and the Gaza Strip between 16 and 20 March 2022. The period
before the conduct of the poll witnessed several domestic developments
including the launching of a second round of the local election campaigns in
the West Bank and the holding of a special session for the PLO Central
Council in which important decisions relevant to Palestinian-Israeli
relations and the filling of several senior positions in the organization’s
leadership. It also witnessed increased settlers’ attacks in areas labeled B
and C of the West Bank and increased tension in the Shaikh Jarrah
neighborhood in East Jerusalem. Amnesty International issued a report in
which it characterized Israel as an apartheid state. Finally, after weeks of
anticipation, war erupted between Russia and Ukraine. This press release
addresses these issues and covers other matters such as the general
conditions in the Palestinian territories, the peace process, and future
possible directions for Palestinians in the absence of a viable peace
process. Total size of the sample is 1200 adults interviewed face to face in
120 randomly selected locations. Margin of error is +/-3%. (Arabbarometer) April 4, 2022 Source: https://www.arabbarometer.org/2022/04/palestinian-views-on-local-and-international-dualities/ AFRICA
736-737-43-09/Polls Tanzanians See Progress On Health Services, Their Top Priority For
Government Action
While health still tops the list of
problems that Tanzanians want their government to address, most citizens praise the government’s
efforts in the health sector, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Three-fourths of citizens say the
government is doing a good job of improving basic health services. In addition, fewer Tanzanians report having
difficulty obtaining medical care or having to go without needed care entirely. Key findings ▪ Health tops the list of important
problems that Tanzanians think the government should urgently address, cited by 53% of
respondents as one of their three priorities (Figure 1).
▪ The share of citizens who went
without needed medical care during the previous year declined from 71% in 2012 to 47% in 2021
(Figure 2).
▪ More than six in 10 respondents
(62%) who had contact with a public health facility during the past year say they found it easy
to obtain the care they needed, a 14- percentage-point improvement since 2012
(Figure 3).
▪ Three-quarters of Tanzanians (75%)
say the government is doing a good job of improving basic health services, up from
43% in 2012 (Figure 4).
(Afrobarometer) 30
March 2022 736-737-43-10/Polls Two-Thirds (65%) Of Tanzanians Say It Is “Difficult” Or “Very
Difficult” To Find Out Which Taxes And Fees They Are Supposed To Pay To The
Government
A majority of Tanzanians say it is
difficult to find out which taxes and fees they are supposed to pay and how the government uses the tax
revenues it collects, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Almost half of citizens think that
Tanzanians frequently avoid paying the taxes that they owe the state. The government is making efforts to
mobilise more domestic revenues, including the recent introduction of a tax on mobile-money
transactions intended to finance improvements in the delivery of social services. Citizens are
about evenly divided on the question of which is preferable – higher taxes with more
government services or lower taxes with fewer services. Key findings Two-thirds (65%) of Tanzanians say
it is “difficult” or “very difficult” to find out which taxes and fees they are supposed to pay to
the government (Figure 1).
Even more (70%) report it is
difficult to find out how the government uses the tax revenues it collects (Figure 2).
Tanzanians are evenly divided in
their assessments of how often people avoid paying taxes they owe the government, with almost
half (46%) saying “often” or “always” and the same proportion (46%) seeing it as
a rare occurrence (Figure 3).
Views are sharply divided on
whether it is better to pay higher taxes if it means the government will provide more services
(supported by 46% of citizens) or to pay lower taxes and get fewer government services
(preferred by 49%) (Figure 4).
(Afrobarometer) 31 March 2022 WEST
EUROPE
736-737-43-11/Polls Two-Thirds Of Britons Do Not Trust The Conservatives To Reduce The
Cost Of Living
Trust on the cost of living and tax /
spending
State and meaning of the economy
Factors influencing cost of living The public do not hold the government entirely to blame for the
rising cost of living:
Ipsos Director of Politics in the UK Keiran
Pedley said: These numbers clearly show the political
risk facing the Conservatives concerning the rising cost of living. The
public are following stories about it closely and are increasingly judging
the performance of the economy overall with the cost of living directly. This
matters because they are also more inclined to trust Labour to reduce the
cost of living than the Conservatives. (Ipsos MORI) 29 March 2022 736-737-43-12/Polls Criminal Sentencing Is Too Soft, Say Two-Thirds Of Britons
A new YouGov survey reveals Britons think convicted criminals should
be punished more harshly by the courts – with support for harsher punishments
highest among Conservative voters and older Britons. Our latest data shows that two thirds of Britons (65%) think that the
sentences that courts hand down to people who have been convicted of crimes
are not harsh enough. Just 12% think the courts get the balance right, while
2% say sentences are too harsh and 21% are unsure.
The overwhelming majority of Conservative voters (83%) say sentencing
for convicted criminals is not harsh enough, and it is also the most popular
choice for Labour voters, at 51%. This difference is mostly explained by a
significantly higher percentage of Labour voters answering ‘don’t know’ (30%)
compared to Conservative voters (just 8%). Britons over 65 are also much more likely to be say sentencing is not
harsh enough (77%) compared to those aged 18-24 (43%). Again, however, this
does not translate into younger Britons saying that sentences are too harsh
or that the balance is right – more than a third (37%) of 18 to 24-year-olds
are unsure about the harshness of sentencing for convicted criminals,
compared to just 12% of those aged over 65. Women are somewhat more likely than men to think that criminals are
not punished harshly enough by the courts, by 69% to 61%. (YouGov UK) March 30, 2022 736-737-43-13/Polls Two In Five Britons Now Think Covid-19 Is Getting Worse In The UK
While the war in Ukraine may have pushed COVID-19 off the front
pages, the pandemic is certainly not over. Case numbers continue to rise,
with estimated figures showing the number of infections in the week ending 20
March up
by nearly one million compared to the previous week. The latest iteration of the YouGov COVID-19 Trackers (22-23
March) shows the worsening nature of COVID-19 in the UK is not lost on the
public. Two in five (45%) now say the COVID-19 situation in the UK is
getting worse, compared to 36% who think it is getting better or is over
entirely. Those thinking the situation is worsening is up a dramatic 34 points
since the previous survey on 22-23 February when only 11% thought things were
getting worse. In this February survey, people were twice as likely as they
are now (68%) to say the COVID-19 situation was improving or over.
This feeling is not limited to the situation in the UK either.
Another 37% think the COVID-19 situation globally is also worsening, versus
31% who think it is improving or over – a 23pt rise on the previous survey. This follows a previous survey conducted on 23
March, which showed most Britons (79%) were aware of rising COVID-19 case
numbers to some extent - however, this only included 17% who were “very
aware”. Despite rising infections and increasing awareness the situation is
getting worse, research also shows that mask use has dropped to its lowest
level in 21 months. Only two in five Britons (42%) now say they are wearing
face masks in public spaces – down 11 points from 53% on the last survey
(22-23 February). This represents a 29-point drop compared to this time last year and
is the lowest level of mask use since July 2020.
Younger people are the least likely to be using masks in public
spaces (30% of those aged 18 to 24), while those aged 65 and over are the
most likely to still do so (60%). (YouGov UK) March 31, 2022 736-737-43-14/Polls Four In Ten UK Adults (44%) Say They Would Like To Cycle More Than
They Currently Do
A new survey by Ipsos finds public backing for actions by the
government to encourage cycling and public transport. However, the study also
finds a strong attachment to car use and ownership, as well as weakening
support for schemes that charge motorists more for road use to improve the
environment. Four in ten UK adults (44%) say they would like to cycle more than
they currently do. However, a similar proportion (47%) agree that ‘I’m not
the kind of person who rides a bicycle’. The appetite to cycle more varies by age and gender and according to
existing access. Those aged between 25 and 34 (58%) were much more likely
than those aged 55+ (32%) to want to cycle. Men (50%) are also more likely to
want to cycle than women (39%). Two-thirds (66%) of those who currently have
access to a bike say they would like to cycle more. Levels of interest are
similar in urban and rural areas.
Two-thirds (64%) of people agree that it is ‘too dangerous to cycle
on the roads’ including a quarter (26%) who agree strongly. Women are much more likely to perceive the
dangers of cycling than men, with 71% of women agreeing compared with just
57% of men. Seven in ten (71%) say they support actions to encourage more people
to walk or cycle instead of driving a car to reduce the UK’s carbon
emissions. Two-thirds (65%) would support encouraging more people to use
public transport rather than driving a car for these reasons, and three in
five (57%) would support actions to encourage greater use of ‘car-pooling’. But seven in ten (71%) feel they need a car to suit their current
lifestyle, rising to 86% among those who have access to one - and by a margin
of nearly two to one reject the notion that it is less important to own a car
nowadays (59% compared with 21%). More than half, 55%, say there is too much traffic congestion in
their local area (23% disagree). A smaller proportion, 45%, are in favour of
schemes which would charge road users a fee to drive around towns and cities
to reduce congestion and improve the environment, 33% oppose such schemes in
principle. There has been a significant drop in levels of support for the
schemes in principle since November 2020. This has declined 17 percentage
points since then while opposition has increased by 12 percentage points.
People living in households without access to a car are relatively
more positive about road charging policy - 51% of this group support such a
policy - but those who do have access to a car were more supportive than
opposed - 44% compared with 35%. People living in Scotland were more likely
to oppose road pricing schemes (41%) than those in England and Wales (33% and
24%). While there has been a decline in support since late 2020, the public
remain much warmer to the policy than they were in 2007*. Levels of support and opposition in
2022 are almost the inverse of those in 2007 when a third (33%) were
supportive and half were (48%) opposed. Six in ten people, 62%, support the encouragement of the use of
electric vehicles instead of petrol or diesel vehicles to reduce the UK’s
carbon emissions but are more likely to oppose (45%) than support (31%) only
allowing access to certain town and city centres to electric or hybrid cars
or vans on some days. A third, 33%, oppose introducing ‘Low Traffic Neighbourhoods’ (LTNs),
areas where bollards, planters and roadblocks are installed to stop motor
traffic using some local roads, but 42% say they support these. Christian Easdown, Associate Director,
Public Affairs at Ipsos in the UK said of the
findings: Superficially, there is considerable appetite
among many people to adopt more sustainable travel behaviours such as
walking, cycling or using public transport over driving a car. But there are
significant barriers to this happening in practice – for example, most people
think our roads aren’t safe for cyclists. (Ipsos MORI) 4 April 2022 736-737-43-15/Polls Half Of Britons Expect Prince Charles To Do A Good Job As King
New Ipsos research, conducted on 24-25 March, shows almost half of
Britons believe Prince Charles will do a good job as King once he ascends the
throne, while 19% expect him to do a bad job. This comes as he sees an
increase in those who view him favourably since 2018, 43% now have a
favourable opinion of him, up 11 percentage points in the last four years.
Faith in his ability is strongest amongst his own age group, 59% of
55-75-year olds say he will do a good job, falling to 38% of 16-34s. Those
who voted for the Conservative party in 2019 are also more likely to be
hopeful for his reign, 66% say he will be a good King, compared with 42% of
Labour voters. Despite a plurality expecting him to do a good job and increasing
favourability, there is still support for Prince Charles to stand aside to
allow Prince William to become the next monarch. Four in 10 (42%) say the
Prince of Wales should stand aside while a quarter (24%) say he should not.
Three in 10 (29%) have no strong feelings either way. Looking at the British Monarchy as a whole, more than 4 in 10 believe
it would be worse for Britain if the Monarchy was abolished (44%), twice as
many as the 22% who think it would be better. A quarter believe it would make
no difference.
Opinion is more split when it comes to younger Britons, 33% say
abolishing the Monarchy would be worse for Britain while 29% say it would be
better. When considering the future, many Britons expect to see the Monarchy
last a long time, however looking further into the future appears to cast
some doubts. Three-quarters (75%) expect Britain will have a monarchy in 10
years, 68% believe we will have one in 20 years but even fewer expect to see
a monarchy in Britain in 50 years (45%). Britons are most likely to have favourable opinions towards the Queen
(69%), Prince William (64%) and the Duchess of Cambridge (60%). Half of
Britons have a favourable opinion to the Royal Family as a whole. As mentioned,
43% have a favourable opinion of Prince Charles, while 36% feel the same for
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Two years after they stepped down as key working members of the Royal
Family, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have seen worsening
favourability since the time of their wedding. Now, 3 in 10 (30%) are
favourable towards Prince Harry, falling 35 percentage points from 2018 just
before their wedding, while a quarter (24%) are favourable towards Meghan,
the Duchess of Sussex, falling 16 points, as half have an unfavourable
opinion of her. Seven in 10 (69%) now have an unfavourable opinion of Prince
Andrew, the Duke of York. Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
at Ipsos, said: At the moment only a minority of people
believe Britain would be better off without the Monarchy, and the popularity
of the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge remains strong.
Looking to the future, half of Britons have faith in Prince Charles as
a future King and more people view him in a positive light than four years
ago. However, with the popularity of Prince William not far behind that of
the Queen, Britons also wonder whether Prince Charles should step aside in
favour of his eldest son. (Ipsos MORI) Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/half-britons-expect-prince-charles-do-good-job-king 736-737-43-16/Polls Household Finance Measures In Freefall As Consumer Confidence
Declines For The Second Month In A Row
The cost of living crisis has dealt another record-breaking blow
to the public’s confidence in their household finances, according to the
latest analysis from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research
(Cebr). The crash in both retrospective and forward-looking measures for this
metric was the main contributor to the overall index declining by -2.7
points.
YouGov collects consumer confidence data every day, conducting over
6,000 interviews a month. Respondents answer questions about household
finances, property prices, job security, and business activity, both over the
past 30 days and looking ahead to the next 12 months. This week, in a “desperately sad” move, Money Saving Expert Martin
Lewis abandoned discounts and deals in favour of fleeces and footwarmers
– advising consumers to "heat the human, not the
home". Beyond the growing pessimism around utility bills, the war in Ukraine has contributed to a spike in petrol costs
on the nation’s forecourts.
Against this backdrop, household finance measures have found new
lows for the second month in a row: retrospective scores tumbled from 71.5 to
62.6 (-8.8), while outlook saw a -10.6 point crash from 59.7 to 49.1. To put
that in perspective, 12 months ago, the short-term measure was more than
30 points higher (94.1), while outlook scores were more than double those
recorded last month (102.3). Elsewhere in the index, consumer sentiment was mostly negative or
stagnant. Following four months of growth, both retrospective (-0.3) and
forward-looking (0.3) house price scores saw little movement. Meanwhile, the
short-term business activity metric, which tracks how busy employees say
their workplace has been in the past month, fell from 113.9 to 110.8 (-3.1),
while any changes in outlook were marginal (-0.3.) The only significant gains were in job security outlook, which rose
from 118.6 to 120.8 (2.2.). These increases were not seen in the
retrospective measure, with consumers reporting a one-point fall from 94.5 to
93.5.
Emma McInnes, Global Head of Financial
Services at YouGov: “The ongoing cost of living crisis and uncertainty caused by continued
conflict in Ukraine has, once again, seriously impacted on both consumer
confidence and the public’s household finances. For the second month running,
tumbling household finance measures - both retrospective and forward-looking
– find themselves at their lowest ever level since tracking began almost ten
years ago. Aside from a small uptick in job security outlook, confidence and
household finance figures, combined with house price scores stagnating after
four months of growth, have largely contributed to the overall consumer index
continuing to fall” Kay Neufeld, Head of Forecasting and
Thought Leadership at Cebr: “Consumer confidence
continued on a steep downward trend, falling to 103.9 in March, which is the
lowest level since January 2021, when the UK entered its third national
lockdown. With inflation hitting 6.2% in February on the CPI measure, the
cost of living crisis has well and truly arrived in the UK, which goes some
way to explaining the dismay expressed by households looking at their
financial situation. The limited measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
in the Spring Statement have evidently failed to reassure the majority of
consumers, while the substantial fall in the backward-looking business
activity metric of 3.1 points to 110.8 suggests that the strain is starting
to be felt by UK plc as well. Unfortunately, with the energy price cap rising
in April and the war in Ukraine continuing to roil energy markets, consumers
will face more hardship in the months to come. “ (YouGov UK) April 08, 2022 736-737-43-17/Polls 9 Out Of 10 French People Find The Living Environment Offered By
Their Municipality Pleasant
The "Villes et Villages Fleuris"
label, which enjoys a very satisfactory reputation, is associated with
dimensions linked to the living environment and natural spaces
A label that counts in the eyes of the
elected representatives of labeled municipalities interviewed, and which is
perceived as positive for the municipality
Members of the network genuinely involved
in the label
(Ipsos France) March 31, 2022 736-737-43-18/Polls 63% Of French People Want To Challenge Politicians On Issues Of
Access And Mobility In Apartment Buildings
A persistent lack of equipment in homes and
public places So-called vertical mobility is at the heart of many discussions in
the construction and rehabilitation of buildings. Nearly two-thirds of
French people (63%) emphasize the importance of equipping residential
buildings with lifts and want to challenge politicians in the context of the
upcoming presidential elections. We will nevertheless highlight an
improvement in the presence of equipment in public places compared to 2020. The obsolescence of certain equipment
remains a major concern for the French Elevators are an integral part of French daily life. 77% of them
use it regularly. The obsolescence of the devices is a key
issue. For 96% of French people, it is important to replace these old
elevators. 58% of respondents even believe that it is an absolute
priority. If an elevator can have a substantial lifespan, however, its
maintenance and appearance should not be neglected. More than one out of
two French people (56%) insists on this last point, calling into question the
old design of lifts. A desire to expand financial aid for the
renovation of housing, restoration and the installation of elevators To meet the challenges of availability, accessibility and
modernization of lifts, 77% of French people consider it necessary that the
financial aid offered for home renovations include the installation and
renovation of lifts. Opening up these aids is a continuation of the
actions carried out by construction and property rehabilitation actors to
make housing more accessible to everyone: children, the elderly, people with
reduced mobility or simply in all situations of daily life. with a need for
easier mobility. Other key figures to remember:
(Ipsos France) April 4, 2022 736-737-43-19/Polls 27 Percent Of German Consumers Are Eco-Investors
Investments in companies that meet certain ethical and moral
standards are increasingly becoming the focus of consumers, in Germany and worldwide. A
company's commitment to sustainability and the environment is particularly
important to ethical investors. Our current analysis " Sustainable
Investing in Germany " shows which target groups are interested
in sustainable investments. Who wants to invest sustainably?
Figures show that 27 percent of the investable population identify as
green investors and environmentalists and are actively seeking profitable
investment opportunities. Green investors are mostly male (62 percent
vs. 48 percent of the general population), often between 30-44 years old (31
percent) and have, on average, higher incomes than a large part of the
general population. This target group is well informed and does not shy
away from the potential risks of the stock market. As part of a diverse
portfolio, these consumers prefer multiple bank accounts, are more likely to
purchase quality products and services, and prefer companies that share their
ethical values. Eco-investors are customers of Sparkasse, ING, Volks-
und Raiffeisenbank, Consorsbank and Postbank. The second group of sustainable investors are the eco-savers (22
percent), who have investable assets but avoid investing their money
actively. Green savers tend to be older (55+) and female (64 percent vs.
52 percent of the general population) and have lower monthly incomes than the
general population. Sustainability and environmental protection are very
important to this group and they do their part by living in an
environmentally friendly way, saving electricity, recycling and buying
functional products instead of luxury items (81 percent vs. 77 percent of the
general population). Eco-savers are more frequent customers of the
savings banks, ING, Volksbank and Raiffeisenbank, Consorsbank and
Commerzbank. Investing – but without sustainability A good quarter of Germans are investors, another active group on the
stock market (24 percent). This group invests and actively seeks
profitable investment opportunities, but does not necessarily have
environmental and sustainability concerns. Investors are significantly
more male (69 percent vs. 48 percent of the general population) and have a
higher personal income than the general population. Investors follow the
same pattern as green investors, only without the sustainability
aspect. This group prefers multiple bank accounts and is not afraid to
take risks in the stock market. Investors are not active when it comes
to sustainability, preferring cheap investments, whether green or
not. "Green" energy is often simply too expensive for this
group. More than a quarter of Germans (27 percent) are savers, this group is
financially conservative and does not invest their assets in either
sustainable or traditional investments. Savers tend to be male (54
percent vs. 48 percent of the general population) and can be found in all age
groups. This group has lower disposable income than other population
groups and uses bank loans and credit cards only in emergencies. Savers
shy away from any financial risk and distrust cryptocurrency and investments
in stocks and shares. This target group is often a customer of savings
banks, Volks- and Raiffeisenbank, Postbank and Commerzbank. (YouGov Germany) April 7, 2022 Source: https://yougov.de/news/2022/04/07/neue-zielgruppen-analyse-zu-nachhaltigen-investiti/ 736-737-43-20/Polls 79% Of The Madrid Population Approves Of The Community's Public
Health System With An Average Score Of 6.3
Spanish public health has been the undisputed protagonist of the last
two years after the explosion of the pandemic due to its essential role in
the fight against the virus and the efforts of all its
professionals. But after the applause, some critical voices have been
raised with the management of some Communities of this public service that
has been on the front line throughout the crisis, and continues to
be. One of the most questioned has been the Community of Madrid, which
has its own conditions that have been the subject of debate both in the media
and in different political forums. The factor best valued by the population of
Madrid is the possibility of free healthcare choice, with an average score of
8.1 , with 52% of the citizens of the Community
evaluating it with the highest scores (9 or 10). The second most
appreciated aspect is the training of medical personnel (7.9), practically
the same evaluation received by the training of nursing personnel (7.8). "On the other hand, the worst valued
aspects by people from Madrid of its public health, are, on the one hand,
accessibility to health personnel, which obtains an average score of 5, and,
above all, waiting times even medical appointments, which with a 3.6 is
placed in last place" , explains José Pablo Ferrandiz, Director of Public Opinion at
Ipsos Spain . The Fundación Jiménez Díaz, La Paz and the
Gregorio Marañón, the most requested hospitals Among those who decide to exercise their right to free choice in
hospital care, the Jiménez Díaz
Foundation, with 32%, is the favorite of the Madrid population :
to the 13% who have already switched to this center, we should add 19 % who
would choose it if they finally decide to change. In the second position among the preferences (31%) is the Gregorio
Marañón: 15% have already chosen it as a reference center, and 16% admit that
this would be their center if they chose to change. The Hospital of La Paz occupies the third position, with a quota of
10% of the sample that has changed to this hospital center, and 15% who
affirm that they would choose it if they wanted to change. (Ipsos Spain) 7 April 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/es-es/la-libre-eleccion-lo-mejor-valorado-de-la-sanidad-publica-madrilena 736-737-43-21/Polls The Metaverse And The Italians
On October 28, Mark Zuckerberg
announced the change of identity of his company: Facebook has become
Meta. This new name marks the Californian giant's decision to embark on
a huge metaverse project, with nearly $ 10 billion allocated in 2021. But in addition to the clamor generated by this project, which should
lead the world towards an increasingly digitalized future, what is the
perception of Italians? Are they familiar with the concept of the
metaverse and what activities of their daily life are they really ready to
digitize? 45% of Italians have never heard of the
concept of metaverse A metaverse is defined
as a set of virtual worlds in which a user creates his avatar and can
interact with others, in augmented or virtual reality. These platforms
are used for entertainment. They originally come from the world of video games. but the idea
is to be able to play, attend concerts, shop, etc.
Individuals with at least a partial understanding of the metaverse
concept make up 55% of the population. This figure rises to 77% among
the 18-24 year olds and drops to 45% among the over 55s. More than 4 out of 10 Italians (44%) are
interested in making purchases through a metaverse
The two activities in the metaversal for which Italians express the
greatest interest are musical events (46%) and attending public performances
(program, debate, interview, etc.) through a metaverse (45%). Interest
in these two activities reaches as much as 56% and 59% between 18-24 year
olds. Finally, almost half of Italians (42%) are interested in working
in the metaverse. Almost half of 18-24 year olds say they
would visit a tourist destination or property for sale / rent through a
metaverse (46%)
Tourist destinations together with properties for sale / rent (house,
apartment, etc.) are the places that young people between 18-24 years old
want to visit the most through a metaverse, both with 46% of
curiosity. In third place we find going to an amusement park (35%)
always between 18-24 year olds. (YouGov Italy) March 31, 2022 Source: https://it.yougov.com/news/2022/03/31/il-metaverso-e-gli-italiani/ NORTH
AMERICA
736-737-43-22/Polls Young Women Are Out-Earning Young Men In Several U S Cities
Women in the United States continue
to earn less than men, on average. Among full-time, year-round workers in
2019, women’s median annual earnings were 82% those of men. The gender wage gap is narrower among younger workers nationally, and
the gap varies across geographical areas. In fact, in 22 of 250 U.S.
metropolitan areas, women under the age of 30 earn the same amount as or more
than their male counterparts, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis
of Census Bureau data.
The New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles metropolitan areas
are among the cities where young women are earning the most relative to young
men. In both the New York and Washington metro areas, young women earn 102%
of what young men earn when examining median annual earnings among full-time,
year-round workers. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, the
median earnings for women and men in this age group were identical in 2019.
(For data on earnings and the gender gap for 250 U.S. metropolitan
areas, read
this Google sheet.) Overall, about 16% of all young women who are working full time, year-round
live in the 22 metros where women are at or above wage parity with men.
There are 107 metros where young women earn between 90% and 99% of
what young men earn. Nearly half (47%) of young women working full time,
year-round lived in these areas in 2019. In another 103 metros, young women earn between 80% and 89% of what
men earn. These areas were home to 17% of young women who were employed full
time, year-round in 2019. And in 14 metros, young women’s earnings were between 70% and 79%
those of men in 2019. About 1% of the young women’s workforce lived in these
metros. In four metro areas – Mansfield, Ohio; Odessa, Texas; Beaumont-Port
Arthur, Texas; and Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana – women younger than 30 earn
between 67% and 69% of what their male counterparts make. These metros
account for 0.3% of the young women’s workforce. (Some 19% of young women in
the workforce are employed in metros where earnings data is not available or
are in nonmetropolitan areas.)
From a regional perspective, metropolitan areas in the Midwest tend
to have wider gender wage gaps among young workers. Young women working full
time, year-round in Midwestern metros earn about 90% of their male
counterparts. In other regions, by comparison, young women earn 94% or more
of what young men earn. Nationally, women under 30 who work full time, year-round earn about
93 cents on the dollar compared with men in the same age range, measured at
the median. As these women age, history
suggests that they may not maintain this level of parity with their
male counterparts. For example, in 2000, the typical woman age 16 to 29
working full time, year-round earned 88% of a similar young man. By
2019, when people in this group were between the ages of 35 and 48, women
were earning only 80% of their male peers, on average. Earnings parity tends
to be greatest in the first years after entering the labor market. Labor economists examine earnings disparities among full-time,
year-round workers in order to control for differences in part-time
employment between men and women as well as attachment to the labor market.
However, even among full-time, year-round workers, men and women devote
different amounts of time to work. Men under 30 usually work 44 hours per
week, on average, compared with 42 hours among young women. (PEW) MARCH 28, 2022 736-737-43-23/Polls Legal Immigration To The U S Partially Rebounds As National And
Global Borders Reopen
The number of immigrants receiving green cards as new lawful U.S.
permanent residents bounced back last year to pre-pandemic levels after
plunging during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new Pew Research
Center analysis of recently available government data. Green cards issued to
immigrants already in the United States seeking to adjust their temporary
status rebounded above pre-pandemic levels, while the number of green cards
for new arrivals also grew but did not reach earlier totals. About 282,000 people received green cards in July-September 2021, the
final quarter of the fiscal year, according to quarterly admissions data from
the federal Office of Immigration Statistics. That number was higher than in
any quarter since April-June 2017, and slightly higher than the quarterly
average for the period from October 2015 to March 2020. During the pandemic,
new green card issuances fell to a quarterly low of 79,000 in mid-2020. Arrivals of foreign tourists, business visitors, guest workers,
foreign students and other temporary lawful migrants also rebounded somewhat,
according to data for the final quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended Sept. 30.
For the most part, however, arrivals of these lawful temporary migrants are
still well below their pre-pandemic averages. Beginning in early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic had a big impact
on migration
worldwide. The U.S. closed land borders with Canada and Mexico to
nonessential travel through
late 2021, and air travel between countries also was severely restricted.
Three-quarters of U.S. consulates globally, which issue visas, remained
closed through June 2021. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
which processes applications for immigrants already in the U.S., suspended
in-person interviews as well as other services during the height of
the pandemic. Other countries – both sources of immigrants and transit
corridors for them – closed
their borders early on in the pandemic, bringing international
migration nearly to a halt. Fewer green cards issued
During the pandemic, green card issuances for newly arriving
immigrants dropped more sharply than issuances for immigrants already in the
United States on temporary visas. Issuances for newly arriving immigrants
also have not recovered as much ground as issuances for immigrants already in
the U.S. when compared with pre-pandemic levels. At the low point for visa and legal permanent status issuances at the
start of the pandemic – the April-June 2020 period that was the third quarter
of the fiscal year – roughly 19,000 green cards were issued to new arrivals
to the U.S., compared with an average of about 134,000 each quarter for the
period from October 2015 to March 2020. In the last quarter of fiscal 2021,
in June to September of that year, about 105,000 green cards were issued to
immigrants newly arriving in the U.S., or about 78% of the pre-pandemic
quarterly average. The number of green cards granted to immigrants already in the U.S.
on temporary visas, called an “adjustment of status,” did not fall as
steeply. During the 2020 pandemic low point for lawful immigration, about
60,000 green cards were issued to immigrants adjusting their status, compared
with a quarterly average of 141,000 for fiscal 2016 onward. By the final
quarter of fiscal 2021, roughly 177,000 green cards were issued for
adjustments of status, more than in any quarter recorded since at least
fiscal 2016. Legal admission of temporary migrants
partially rebounds Arrivals of legally admitted temporary migrants, which averaged 19.6
million per quarter from fiscal 2016 through March 2020, dove to about
600,000 during April-June 2020, the third quarter of the fiscal year. That
was only 3% of the pre-pandemic average.
About 80% of these arrivals before the pandemic were tourists, and
most of the rest were business travelers, temporary workers and their
families, and students. While the numbers have gone up from the low point in April-June 2020,
the number of arrivals of tourists and business travelers are still well below
pre-pandemic levels. However, the number of arrivals for temporary worker and
student visas have risen closer to average levels in comparable quarters for
October 2016-March 2020 than have the number of arrivals by business or
tourist visas. Hardest hit by the border closures were arrivals of tourists, which
dropped to only 1% of earlier levels in April-June 2020 – about 185,000
arrivals, compared with a quarterly average of 15.6 million for the period
beginning October 2015. These arrivals have since risen considerably, but the
latest data (from July to September 2021) shows that quarterly tourism has
reached only 22% of the average level of the period from late 2015 until the
pandemic hit in March 2020.
The number of foreign visitors attending conferences or otherwise
traveling on business also declined dramatically, to only 6% of pre-pandemic
levels. Even with sizable increases since then, business visitor visas only
reached 21% of pre-pandemic levels, roughly 461,000, in the final quarter of
fiscal 2021. In April-June 2020, only about 11,000 foreign students arrived in the
United States, representing 4% of average arrivals during similar quarters
since 2016. The numbers increased substantially but remained well below
pre-pandemic levels until the fourth quarter of 2021, when about 501,000
foreign students arrived in the U.S., reaching two-thirds (67%) of the
average number of fourth-quarter arrivals prior to the pandemic’s start. Arrivals of temporary workers and their families dropped somewhat
less during the pandemic than those of others with temporary status. The
roughly 226,000 arrivals of temporary workers in April-June 2020 represented
23% of average quarterly arrivals from October 2015 to March 2020. By
July-September 2021, arrivals of temporary workers had more than doubled from
the 2020 low, to about 542,000, but still remained at only slightly above
half the pre-pandemic level (54%). The somewhat smaller drop in temporary workers was in large part a
function of the continued arrival of agricultural workers (issued H-2A visas)
to cross the border to pick crops. In a Federal
Register notice, the Department of Homeland Security deemed these
jobs “critical to the U.S. public health and safety and economy.” About
100,000 H-2A workers were admitted in April-June 2020, only 4,000 fewer than
were admitted in the same quarter the year before and 12% more than the
average number admitted for the third quarters of 2016-2019. Excluding H-2A
visa arrivals, the number of arrivals of temporary workers during April-June
2020 fell to 14% of pre-pandemic averages. (PEW) APRIL 4, 2022 736-737-43-24/Polls The Number Of Full-Time Statehouse Reporters At U S Newspapers Has
Declined 34% Since 2014
The number of reporters
who cover state capitols full-time for U.S. newspapers has declined
34% since 2014, according to a new Pew Research Center study.
There are 245 newspaper reporters who cover the statehouse full time
in 2022, down from 374 in 2014, the last time the Center conducted a similar
study. The decrease in newspaper reporters covering the 50 state capitols
comes amid a broader
decline in newsroom employment at U.S. newspapers, as well as sharp
reductions in newspapers’ advertising and circulation revenue during
the coronavirus
pandemic. Despite the decline, newspapers continue to employ more full-time
statehouse reporters than any other kind of news organization, according to
the study, which examines the state capitol press corps across a variety of
media outlet types. Nonprofit media organizations rank second behind
newspapers in the number of full-time statehouse reporters they employ (187),
followed by television stations (114). Over the longer term, the decline in newspaper reporters who cover
state capitols full time is even more pronounced than what has occurred since
2014. To get a better sense of how newspaper staffing at statehouses has
changed since the turn of the century, the Center consulted earlier studies
by the now-defunct American Journalism Review (AJR), which conducted five
tallies of newspapers’ statehouse staffing levels between 1998 and 2009.
To ensure comparability over time, this additional analysis
does not include all
of the newspapers identified in the Center’s newest study, but only the 194
newspapers identified across each of the AJR and Pew Research Center studies
from 2003 to the present. At those newspapers, full-time statehouse staffing
has declined by at least 44% since 2003 – from 368 full-time reporters to 206
this year. It is likely that full-time statehouse reporting staff among this
group of newspapers has declined by more than
44% since 2003. That’s because the Center’s 2022 data employs a broader definition
of full-time statehouse reporting than the AJR data by combining full-time,
year-round reporters with those who work only during the legislative session.
For more information about this analysis, read the “How we did this” box. (PEW) APRIL 5, 2022 736-737-43-25/Polls Seven-In-Ten Americans Now See Russia As An Enemy
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a dramatic shift in American
public opinion: 70% of Americans now consider Russia an enemy of the United
States, up from 41% in January. And on this topic, Democrats and Republicans
largely agree, with 72% of Democrats and 69% of Republicans describing Russia
as an enemy. A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted March 21-27, finds that
just 7% of U.S. adults have an overall favorable opinion of Russia. Only
6% express confidence in
its leader, President Vladimir Putin. In contrast, 72% have confidence in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The ongoing war has brought renewed attention to NATO. Ukraine is not
a NATO member, but it borders several member states, and NATO leaders
have worked
together in recent weeks to coordinate their responses to the
crisis. Attitudes toward the alliance have grown more positive since Russia’s
invasion: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in
2021. Meanwhile, 69% say the U.S. benefits a great deal or a fair amount from
being a NATO member.
While both Democrats and Republicans (including those who lean to
each party) hold largely positive views about NATO and U.S. membership in the
organization, Democrats are consistently more positive, especially liberal
Democrats. For instance, 85% of liberal Democrats think the U.S. benefits a
great deal or a fair amount from NATO membership; among conservative
Republicans, only 51% hold this view. Still, partisan differences over NATO have shrunk somewhat over the
past year. The share of Democrats and Democratic leaners with a favorable
overall opinion of NATO has held steady at nearly eight-in-ten, but among
Republicans and GOP leaners, positive views have increased from 44% in spring
2021 to 55% today.
The partisan gap on Russia favorability has also decreased. In 2020 –
the last time this question was asked – there was a 17 percentage point
difference between the share of Democrats with a very unfavorable opinion of Russia
and the share of Republicans with that view; now the gap is only 5 points. Democrats and Republicans are also now more closely aligned on views
about the threat posed by Russia. In the current survey, 66% of Democrats and
Democratic-leaning independents say Russia is a major threat to the U.S.,
similar to the 61% registered among Republicans and Republican-leaning
independents. However, when this question was last asked in 2020, only 48% of
Republicans considered Russia a major threat, compared with 68% of
Democrats. These are among the key findings of a new survey conducted by Pew
Research Center on the Center’s nationally representative American Trends
Panel among 3,581 adults from March 21 to 27, 2022. Most Americans have a very unfavorable
opinion of Russia Public opinion of Russia is overwhelmingly negative: 92% of Americans
say they have an unfavorable view of the country, including 69% who have
a very unfavorable
view. Since the last time this question was asked on Pew Research Center’s
online panel in 2020, almost two years prior to Russia’s recent invasion of
Ukraine, this strongly negative sentiment has increased by 28 percentage
points. Before switching to online surveys, Pew Research Center tracked
Americans’ ratings of Russia in phone surveys between 2007 and 2020. In that
time, assessments of Russia were never very positive, but they turned sharply
negative in the spring of 2014, immediately following Russia’s
annexation of Crimea, which few countries have recognized – and
never recovered.
While negative sentiment toward Russia has increased substantially
among both Democrats and Republicans since 2020, Republicans’ views have
changed more drastically. Around a third of Republicans and Republican
leaners had a very unfavorable view of Russia in 2020, compared with 67% who
now hold this view – a 35 percentage point increase. In the same period, the
share of Democrats with a very negative view of Russia increased by 23
points. A small partisan gap in views of Russia remains, but Republicans and
Democrats are not as divided on Russia as they once were. Americans ages 65 and older (83%) are much more likely than adults
under 30 (55%) to have a very unfavorable view of Russia. A large majority of Americans now see
Russia as an enemy Changes in overall views of Russia have come alongside changes in how
Americans perceive relations between the two countries. Just two months ago,
Americans were more likely to describe Russia as a competitor of the U.S.
rather than its enemy (49% vs. 41% at the time). Now, Americans
overwhelmingly call Russia an enemy: 70% say so, with just 24% preferring to
call Russia a competitor of the U.S. Merely 3% of Americans see Russia as a
partner, down from 7% two months ago.
While broad cross-sections of Americans primarily see Russia as the
United States’ enemy, those ages 65 and older are especially likely to hold
this view, with 83% saying so. And while a majority of the youngest adults
polled agree that Russia is an enemy (59%), they are far more likely than
older adults to label Russia as a competitor. More educated Americans are also particularly likely to name Russia
an enemy – 77% of those with a postgraduate degree say this, while roughly
two-thirds of both those with some college education and those with a high
school degree or less education say the same. While Democrats and Republicans largely agree that Russia is an
enemy, there are some differences between partisan and ideological camps.
Moderate and liberal Republicans are the least likely to name Russia an enemy
(63% say this), while liberal Democrats are the most likely (78%). Perception of Russia as a major threat at
all-time high With most Americans viewing Russia as an enemy, the share who believe
that Russia is a threat to the U.S. is higher now than it has ever been since
the Center first began polling on this topic in 2008. Overall, 64% of
Americans say that Russia’s power and influence is a major threat to their
country, 30% say it is a minor threat and only 5% say Russia is not a threat.
Mirroring overall views of Russia, Americans became more wary of the
country in 2014, when just over half said it was a major threat to the U.S.
At that time and in 2016, Republicans were more likely than Democrats to be
concerned. This partisan difference both widened and flipped in following
years, however, with Democrats much more likely than Republicans to view
Russia as a major threat in each survey between 2017 to 2020. Since then, the
share of Republicans who see Russia as a threat has increased, narrowing the
partisan gap. Though views of Russia as a major threat have shifted somewhat over
time, the share of Americans who say Russia is not a threat to U.S. interests has never been
higher than 10%. Majorities of adults in all age groups see Russia as a significant
threat, but this view is even more common among adults ages 65 and older (70%
vs. 57% among those ages 18 to 29). Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Americans positive
on NATO, though partisan divides persist As NATO faces increased
scrutiny in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the political and
military alliance is seen in a positive light by most Americans. Two-thirds
have a favorable opinion of NATO. This marks a significant increase from the
roughly six-in-ten who
said the same of the organization in 2020 and 2021. Prior to 2020, U.S.
opinion of NATO was somewhat mixed. Roughly half or more of Americans
expressed a favorable view of the organization, with opinion ranging from 49%
in 2013 and 2015 to 64% in 2018. However, these figures are from phone
surveys and are not directly comparable to more recent online American
Trends Panel data. While Democrats and Republicans are both generally more favorable
toward NATO than not, Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are more
likely than Republican counterparts to have a positive view. About
eight-in-ten (78%) Democrats see NATO in a positive light, compared with 55%
of Republicans. This pattern was observed
in 2021, though Republicans have grown somewhat more favorable on NATO
since this question was last asked.
There are notable differences within each partisan coalition: Liberal
Democrats are somewhat more likely to hold a favorable opinion of the
alliance than conservative or moderate Democrats (83% vs. 75%, respectively).
Among Republicans, those who describe their political views as moderate or
liberal are more positive about NATO than conservatives (61% vs. 53%,
respectively). Americans of all ages tend to have favorable opinions of NATO
overall, but those ages 65 and older are more likely to hold a favorable view
of NATO than younger adults. Roughly three-quarters (73%) of older Americans
have a positive opinion of the organization, compared with 64% of those ages
18 to 29. Eight-in-ten of those with a postgraduate degree express a
favorable opinion of NATO – significantly more than the share with a
bachelor’s degree (73%), some college (64%) or a high school degree or less
(59%). The degree to which U.S. adults pay attention to world affairs
impacts NATO favorability. Those who are interested in foreign policy (71%)
are more likely to express a positive view than those who are not (56%). About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say the U.S. benefits a great deal
or a fair amount from being a member of NATO, with 31% saying the U.S.
benefits a great deal. In contrast, 29% say the U.S. benefits not too much or
doesn’t benefit at all. The share who believe the U.S. benefits from NATO
membership has held steady since
2021, when 71% held the same view. Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are more likely than
Republicans and Republican leaners to believe the U.S. benefits from
belonging to the alliance. Roughly eight-in-ten Democrats (82%) express this
opinion, compared with 55% of Republicans who say the same. Age and education impact the way NATO membership is perceived. Older
Americans (those ages 65 and older) are more likely than younger adults to
believe the U.S. benefits from being a member of NATO. About three-quarters
of those 65 and older (77%) hold this view, compared with 69% of those ages
18 to 29. And 79% of those with a postgraduate degree are positive about NATO
membership – significantly more than in any other education group. Interest in international affairs is also linked to support for NATO
membership. U.S. adults who say they are interested in keeping up to date on
foreign affairs are more likely than those who are not to believe the U.S.
benefits from membership in NATO (72% vs. 64%, respectively). Similarly,
those who follow international news very or somewhat closely are more likely
to have a favorable view of U.S. NATO membership than those who do not (72%
vs. 66%, respectively). (PEW) APRIL 6, 2022 Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2022/04/06/seven-in-ten-americans-now-see-russia-as-an-enemy/ 736-737-43-26/Polls 54% Of Americans In Their 40s Are ‘Sandwiched’ Between An Aging
Parent And Their Own Children
As people
are living longer and many young adults are struggling
to gain financial independence, about a quarter of U.S. adults (23%) are
now part of the so-called “sandwich generation,” according to a Pew Research
Center survey conducted in October 2021. These are adults who have a parent
age 65 or older and are either raising at least one child younger than 18 or
providing financial support to an adult child.
Americans in their 40s are the most likely to be sandwiched between
their children and an aging parent. More than half in this age group (54%)
have a living parent age 65 or older and are either raising a child younger
than 18 or have an adult child they helped financially in the past year. By
comparison, 36% of those in their 50s, 27% of those in their 30s, and fewer
than one-in-ten of those younger than 30 (6%) or 60 and older (7%) are in
this situation. Men and women, as well as adults across racial and ethnic groups, are
about equally likely to be in the sandwich generation, but there are some
differences by educational attainment, income and marital status. About a
third of married adults (32%) are in the sandwich generation, compared with 23%
of those who are divorced or separated, 20% of those who are living with a
partner, and just 7% each of those who are widowed or have never been
married. Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree (30%) are more likely than
those with some college or less education (20%) to be in the sandwich
generation. And while 27% of those with upper incomes are sandwiched between
an aging parent and their own children, a smaller share of those with lower
incomes (21%) are in this situation. About a quarter of adults with middle
incomes (24%) are part of the sandwich generation.
The family circumstances of sandwiched adults vary considerably by
age. In their 30s and 40s, most have an aging parent and at least one child
younger than 18, but no adult children they’ve supported financially. This is
the case for nearly all sandwiched adults in their 30s (95%) and 65% of those
in their 40s. By the time they’re in their 50s, far smaller shares of sandwiched
adults are raising children who are minors. Instead, a majority of those in
their 50s (59%) and those 60 and older (83%) are sandwiched between an aging
parent and an adult child they’ve helped financially. Among those in their 40s and 50s, the two age groups most likely to
be in the sandwich generation, about one-in-five have both a child younger
than 18 and an adult child they’ve helped financially, in addition to having
an aging parent. There aren’t enough sandwiched adults younger than 30 to
analyze separately. Adults who are sandwiched between an aging parent and a minor child
or an adult child they’ve helped financially are more likely than those who
are not in this situation to say they are very satisfied with their family
life (48% vs. 43%, respectively). This difference is particularly pronounced
among those in their 40s: About half of sandwiched adults in this age group
(49%) say they are very satisfied with their family life, compared with 38%
of other adults in the same age group.
When it comes to assessments of some other aspects of life, adults
who are and are not sandwiched give similar answers. About a quarter in each
group say they are very satisfied with their social life and with the quality
of life in their local community, and 17% in each express high levels of
satisfaction with their personal financial situation. Adults who are sandwiched between an aging parent and their own
children are about as likely as other adults to live
in a multigenerational household, though they may not be living with the
family members they are sandwiched between. About one-in-five in each group
live with multiple adult generations under the same roof (19% of those in the
sandwich generation vs. 18% of other adults). A Pew
Research Center survey conducted in 2014 also found that 23% of U.S.
adults were in the sandwich generation. However, the 2014 survey was
conducted by phone rather than the Center’s online American
Trends Panel, so these results aren’t directly comparable. (PEW) APRIL 8, 2022 736-737-43-27/Polls One In Three (32%) Pre-Retirees Expect To Outlive Their Retirement
Savings By At Least 10 Years
Pre-retired Canadians above the age of 50 say they’ve saved less
money than they think they’ll need in order to retire, according to the
biennial RBC Retirement Myths and Realities poll conducted by Ipsos.
Assessing the shortfall, as many as one in three (32%) think that they will
outlive their money with more than 10 years still to live, raising questions
about how they will finance their retirement in the latter stages of their
lives. A majority (55%) of pre-retirees admit that they are anxious about no
longer having a paycheque and having to use their retirement savings as
income. And while a similar proportion of pre-retirees (50%) have a financial
plan to help take them into and guide them through retirement, only one in
five (20%) have a formal plan that they created with an advisor or financial
planner, 8% have a plan they created themselves and have written down, while
22% say their plan is only in their head. About the Study These are the findings of the most recent RBC Retirement Myths &
Realities Poll, conducted by Ipsos. For the overall survey, conducted between
May 21 and June 1, 2021 a sample of 2,200 Canadians aged 50+ was interviewed
via the Ipsos I-Say panel and non-panel sources, of whom 1,100 are
pre-retirement and 1,100 are retired. Quotas and weighting were applied to
ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the adult population
according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the
sample universe. For this release, the data references a sample of 1,100 aged
50+ who are pre-retirees. The credibility of Ipsos online polls is measured
using a credibility interval. In this case the results are considered
accurate to within ±2.6 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, for the full
sample of retired and pre-retired Canadians aged 50+, and ±3.4 percentage
points, 19 times out of 20, for the sample of pre-retired Canadians aged 50+. (Ipsos Canada) 5 April 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/One-Three-Pre-Retirees-Expect-Outlive-Retirement-Savings AUSTRALIA
736-737-43-28/Polls Australians Say The Roy Morgan Unemployment Estimate Is ‘Closer To
Reality’ Than The ABS – For The Fifth Straight Time
Analysis by Gender & Age Analysis by gender
shows women 71% (up 1% point) are slightly more likely than men 67% (up 7%
points) to say the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’.
In contrast 33% (down 7% points) of
men and 29% (down 1% point) of women say the ABS unemployment estimate is
‘closer to reality’. Analysis by age groups shows people of all ages are more likely to
believe the Roy Morgan figures - 71% of 18-24yr olds believe the Roy Morgan
unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’, along with 76% of 25-34yr olds,
68% of 35-49yr olds, 75% of 50-64yr olds and 57% of 65+yr olds.
Analysis by voting
intention shows around two-thirds of ALP supporters (69%) and L-NP supporters (63%) say the Roy Morgan unemployment
estimate is ‘closer to reality’ compared to only 31% of ALP supporters and
37% of L-NP supporters that say the ABS unemployment estimate is ‘closer to
reality’. Over three-quarters of Greens supporters (76%) and supporters of
Independents/ Other Parties (76%) say the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is
‘closer to reality’ compared to only 24% of either that say the ABS
unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’ – a difference of over 3:1.
Analysis by State shows large majorities of people
in Victoria (73%), NSW (72%), Queensland (70%), Tasmania (77%) and South
Australia (66%) say the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to
reality’. In contrast, perceptions are more mixed in Western Australia with 56%
of people saying the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’
compared to 44% that say the ABS unemployment estimate is.
“For the fifth straight survey, and every
time we have measured the views of Australians on this issue, a clear
majority of 69% of Australians (up 3% points from March 2017) say the Roy
Morgan unemployment estimate of 8.5% in February is ‘closer to reality’ than
the ABS unemployment estimate of 4.0%. “There is widespread agreement that Roy
Morgan’s unemployment estimate is ‘closer to reality’ with large majorities
of men and women, all age groups and supporters of the ALP, L-NP, Greens and
Independents/Other Parties all favouring the Roy Morgan unemployment estimate
over the ABS. “There is a significant difference between
the two unemployment estimates and the reliance on the ABS unemployment
estimate does mean many media commentators and policy-makers have a lack of
understanding of why wage growth in Australia remains so low – wage growth in the year to December 2021 was at an
annual rate of only 2.3%. “The main reason wage growth across the
economy remains low is because real unemployment and under-employment is far
higher than the monthly ABS unemployment estimates. The latest Roy Morgan unemployment (8.5% of the workforce,
1.23 million) and under-employment (7.8% of the workforce, 1.13 million) estimates show over 2.35 million Australians
(16.3% of the workforce) remain looking for work or working part-time and
looking for more hours – the under-employed. “This large cohort of unemployed and
under-employed Australians represents nearly 1-in-6 people in the workforce
and is over four times higher than the oft-cited ABS unemployment estimate of
4.0% representing only 563,000 workers. “To be fair, the ABS does (since October 2018) now publish a monthly
under-employment estimate which covers 925,000 odd workers in February 2022
for a total of 1.49 million workers unemployed or under-employed, but this figure is rarely mentioned in media and
labour force commentary – and is still nearly 900,000 below the comparable
Roy Morgan estimate. “The policies of the Federal Government and
the RBA rely heavily on accurate measures of the Australian labour force –
and the true levels of unemployment and under-employment. Until there is
widespread under-standing that the ABS provides an artificially low estimate
of Australian unemployment these key policy-making institutions will continue
to misunderstand the real dynamics of the Australian labour market – and
continue to over-estimate the level of future wage growth in the economy.” This special Roy Morgan SMS Poll was conducted on Tuesday March 29,
2022, with an Australia-wide cross-section of 1,035 Australians aged 18+. Australians were asked: “The
ABS Unemployment rate in February was 4.0%. The Roy Morgan estimate for
February was 8.5%. Which do you believe is closer to reality?” ABS v Roy Morgan Unemployment figures Australians were
asked: “The ABS Unemployment
rate in February was 4.0%. The Roy Morgan estimate for February was 8.5%.
Which do you believe is closer to reality?”
*The ‘Can’t say’ figures on previous
interviewing rounds, which have been ‘re-percentaged’ out of this table for
purposes of comparison, were June 2013 (21%), June 2014 (13%), April 2015
(11%) and March 2017 (11%).
#Figures for some these demographics must
be treated with caution as there are under 50 interviews.
#Figures for some these demographics must
be treated with caution as there are under 50 interviews.
#Figures for some these demographics
must be treated with caution as there are under 50 interviews. (Roy Morgan) March 31 2022 MULTICOUNTRY
STUDIES
736-737-43-29/Polls In A Study Conducted In 17 Countries People Are More Likely To Say
That The Pandemic Has Had A Negative Effect On Their Mental Health (55%)
The easing of longstanding Covid-19
restrictions in Singapore today could indicate that
the nation is making a steady return to normalcy – good news for the mental
health of people here, which has borne the brunt of isolation and health
stresses over the past two years. An international YouGov survey from October
2021 found that six in ten Singapore residents (61%) say that the pandemic
has had a negative impact on their mental health, up from five
in ten (55%) who said the same in 2020. The study, conducted among more than 19,000 people in 17 countries
and regions, also found that people in Singapore aged 35-44 are most likely
to say that their mental health has taken a toll (70%). Those aged 25-34 are
next most likely to feel this way, with more than six in ten agreeing their
mental health has suffered (66%).
On a global level, unsurprisingly, people are more likely to say that
the pandemic has had a negative effect on their mental health (55%) than a
positive (10%) or neutral one (30%). This however is especially so for people
in Asia, with Indonesia (63%), India (62%), China (62%) and Singapore (61%)
having the highest proportion of respondents across the surveyed markets to
say that their mental health has been adversely impacted. The final Asian
market, Hong Kong, ranks eighth on this list, with almost six in ten citing a
negative mental impact (57%).
Comparing against the results from the 2020 iteration of the study,
Singapore also saw the biggest increase in the proportion of people who say
that their mental health has suffered a negative impact, with a jump from
five in ten (55%) to six in ten (61%). Indonesia accounts for the second
largest increase, with an increase in 5 per cent (58% in 2020 to 63% in
2021). On the other hand, European countries Sweden, France, Denmark and
Poland saw the greatest decline in the proportion of people who say that
their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, with Sweden
seeing the most substantial fall from five in ten (55%) to four in ten (45%).
(YouGov Singapore) March 29, 2022 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2022/03/29/six-ten-singapore-residents-say-pandemic-has-adver/ 736-737-43-30/Polls A New Global Survey Conducted In 30 Countries, An Average Of 55% Say
That The Price Increase Will Affect Their Purchasing Power Quite Or A Lot
A new global survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum reveals
that while most consumers around the world expect their purchasing power to
take a hit from rising energy prices, few blame shifting policies. climate of
it. The survey reveals a consensus in
the 30 countries surveyed on the importance of abandoning fossil fuels .
The survey was conducted among 22,534 adults under the age of 75
between February 18 and March 4 through the Ipsos Global Advisor online
survey platform. Detailed results Impact of the rise
in energy prices on the purchasing power of consumers Respondents were asked to think about all the energy they use on a
daily basis for transportation, heating or cooling their home, cooking,
running their appliances, etc., and how much they pay for it, and to rate How
will rising energy prices affect your overall purchasing power? Although
an average of 55% say that the price increase will affect their purchasing
power quite or a lot, expectations vary a lot from country to
country. More than two-thirds in South Africa, Japan and Turkey say so,
compared to just over a third in Switzerland and the Netherlands. Globally, the survey finds little difference across demographic
groups when it comes to the expectation that overall spending power will be
significantly affected by continued energy price increases. Concern is
slightly higher among those with lower incomes and those between the ages of
35 and 49. There are no
unified opinions on the cause of the increase in the price of energy In almost all countries, consumers show a diversity of opinions about
the main reason for energy price increases. On average, around a quarter
(28%) cite volatility in oil and gas markets and another quarter (25%)
geopolitical tensions; 18% cite insufficient supply to meet increased
demand, while only 13% cite climate change policies. With one exception,
no reason is cited by the majority in any country.
Consensus on the
importance of abandoning fossil fuels On average, more than four in
five respondents globally (84%) say it is important to them
that their country transitions from fossil fuels to more sustainable and
climate-friendly energy sources in the next five years. A vast majority
say so in all countries: from 72% in Russia and 75% in the United States to
93% in South Africa and Peru. Citizens of emerging countries are
especially firm in this regard. At a global level, the level of importance given to abandoning fossil
fuels is very high in all demographic groups. The only notable
difference is that of gender, since the percentage that considers the
abandonment of fossil fuels to be important is six points higher among women
(87%) than among men (81%). (Ipsos Spain) 30 March 2022 Source: https://www.ipsos.com/es-es/visiones-sobre-energ%C3%ADa-sostenible 736-737-43-31/Polls Globally, Every Fourth Consumer Emphasizes The Company's Attitude To
Environmental Sustainability, Based On Interviews In 18 Markets
YouGov's financial report is based on more than 19,000 interviews in
18 markets worldwide. The opportunities for environmentally sustainable investments have
increased significantly in recent years, and therefore this report also takes
a closer look at the topic to understand the extent to which consumers make
sustainable investments, and the role sustainability generally plays in
consumers' decisions when making economic choices. What is important for consumers when
choosing a bank or financial business? Cybercrime creates uncertainty in the financial markets, and in the
18 international markets surveyed, security is a top priority (61%) when
choosing a bank or financial activity. It is of greater importance than
low or no fees (58%), good customer service (57%) and good interest rates
(50%).
Ethics and environmental sustainability come a little further down
the list. For every fourth consumer (24%), however, the company's
attitude to environmental sustainability is important for the choice of bank
or financial business, and 27% of global consumers emphasize the company's
ethical values.
Consumers in the Asian markets are more likely to choose a financial
business based on their attitudes towards environmental
sustainability. Indonesia has the highest proportion of consumers who
consider a company's environmental attitude important (41%), followed by
India (38%) and China (32%). The large differences between the markets can
be attributed to the composition of the population, as precisely these
markets have a larger share of younger consumers, who are more
environmentally conscious than previous generations. The Nordic markets are below the global average. In Sweden, 22%
of consumers and in Denmark 19% emphasize the company's attitude to
environmental sustainability. Sweden is also one of the lowest in terms
of the importance of the company's ethical values for the
choice of bank or financial company. 15% emphasize this against 27%
globally.
While every third global consumer (33%) between the ages of 18 and 24
emphasizes the company's attitude towards environmental sustainability, and
30% of those between the ages of 25 and 34, this is only important for every
fifth (20%) global consumer over 55 year. We have also asked consumers what they themselves have done to
improve the sustainability of their investments with regard to savings,
investment and / or pension products.
* Drawn / purchased a "green"
product (ie products that finance projects with positive environmental and /
or climate benefits, eg green corporate bonds) The prevalence of
"green investments" is still low, and 70% of global consumers have not themselves actively
done anything to improve the sustainability of their investments, or do not
have the funds and savings to do so. However, the younger generations,
who also have a longer period until retirement age, have to a greater extent
made "green choices" when it comes to savings, investment and / or
pension products. For example, 23% of those between the ages of 18 and
34 have signed up for an "impact" investment product. In other
words, an investment made with the intention of creating a positive,
measurable social and environmental effect in addition to the financial
return, against 6% of those aged 55 and over. In addition, 20% of those
aged 18 to 34 have chosen not to invest their money in specific sectors (eg
in the fossil fuel sector). (YouGov Norway) March 30, 2022 Source: https://yougov.no/news/2022/03/30/hva-betyr-baerekraft-investeringene-vare/ 736-737-43-32/Polls How Likely Are Consumers In Singapore And Australia To Embrace The
Metaverse
Marketing in the metaverse – an
immersive digital environment, where people can interact in real-time through
virtual avatars – has generated considerable
buzz today. Brands in the Asia Pacific, from Singapore’s
largest bank DBS to the iconic Australian
Open, are racing to create distinctive characters and spaces in this
virtual realm. Given it’s still too early to speculate what exactly the
metaverse will evolve into as part of the “next
phase of the internet”, we set out to ask consumers today how open they are
to enter
into a three-dimensional (3D) virtual world to socialise, work and shop? Venture into the virtual? Charting consumer
interest in Singapore and Australia Latest research from YouGov RealTime Omnibus commissioned
for Greenbook reveals that, as of February 2022, around half of Australians
(AU) and Singaporeans (SG) are interested in socialising, working and
shopping in a 3D virtual space, although enthusiasm in Australia is lower
than that in Singapore. Across the two markets, interest in virtual shopping is the highest
of the three activities (54% in SG, 49% in AU), just ahead of virtual working
(52% in SG, 46% in AU) and virtual socialising (48% in SG, 44% in AU). In terms of gender, men appear to be keener on virtual reality (VR)
than women – be it for shopping, working, or socialising – whether in
Singapore (70% interest among males, 62% interest among females) or Australia
(68% interest among males, 58% interest among females). In terms of age, as you might expect, interest in VR is highest among
younger consumers in Singapore aged 18-34 years (77%). But even though it is
lower among older Singaporeans, almost two-thirds of those aged 35-54 years
(65%) and more than half of those aged 55 years or older (57%) still express
an interest. The same pattern holds true for Australians, with highest interest
among consumers aged 18-34 and 35-49 years (77%). The difference in Australia
is that this interest falls away significantly among consumers aged 65 years
and older (33%). Where do people want to visit virtually?
Top metaverse destinations as ranked by Singaporeans and Australians When we asked Singaporeans about the places they would be keen on
visiting within a 3D virtual space, more than a third expressed interest
in museum and art exhibitions (35%), tourist attractions (34%), as well
as clothing and fashion stores (34%).
On the other hand, gardening stores (13%), banking and insurance branches (14%),
and casinos (15%) are
the metaverse destinations which least interest Singaporeans. Meanwhile, only
a seventh of consumers in Singapore say they are not interested in visiting
any of the listed destinations virtually (14%). In the case of Australians, more than a quarter of consumers
expressed interest for clothing and
fashion stores (31%), furniture
stores (30%), museums
and art exhibitions (28%), and grocery stores and supermarkets (26%).
On the other hand, Australians are least interested in visiting casinos (8%), banking and insurance branches (14%),
and amusement parks (15%)
in the metaverse. Notably, over one fifth of consumers in Australia say they
are not interested in visiting any of the listed destinations virtually
(22%). Why would Singaporeans and Australians
visit a shop in the metaverse? We also asked Singaporeans what would interest them in visiting a
shop in 3D virtual space and found that not needing to physically travel to a location (53%)
and checking out without having to
queue in line (52%) are the most compelling factors. Of less
interest is the ability to visit more
places in a shorter amount of time (47%), and reduced exposure to COVID viral transmission (47%),
with personalised recommendations (28%)
taking the bottom spot. Among Australians, not needing
to physically travel to a location (41%), being able to visit more places in a shorter amount of
time (39%), and reduced
exposure to COVID viral transmission (38%) are the most
compelling factors. Of less interest is checking out without having to queue in line (28%),
while personalised recommendations (20%)
are the least important factor among Australians.
(YouGov Singapore) April 5, 2022 Source: https://sg.yougov.com/en-sg/news/2022/04/05/metaverse-shopping-consumers-singapore-australia/ 736-737-43-33/Polls YouGov Sport: Football Index Ranking In Italy, USA And China
The Serie A football championship hasn't been so close in years, but
professional football goes far beyond results on the pitch. For this
reason, clubs are now more attentive than ever to their brand image, inside
and outside national borders. YouGov FootballIndex data, a unique tool
in the market research industry, helps us monitor some of the most important
branding aspects of a football team. In Italy , AC
Milan ranks at the top of the table taking into consideration the most
important clubs in the world. The second step of the podium is occupied
by Inter, which strengthens its brand perception compared to the 2020-21
season. Juventus, while remaining in third position, sees a significant
reduction in its brand health score
. Napoli is growing and settles fourth among the Italians,
immediately after Real Madrid, while Roma are in fifth position among the
Italians and eighth in the general ranking. In the US and China , the summer transfer market movements of great champions (Cristiano Ronaldo at Real
and Messi at PSG) and the performances
in the Champions League (Chelsea and Manchester City played
in the final) significantly influenced the FootballIndex
ranking. Manchester Utd, Manchester City, Chelsea and PSG are growing
significantly both in the US and in China. There is, however, one
noteworthy exception: Barcelona strengthens its third position in the States,
despite the departure of the "flea". As for the big Italians in these two markets, USA and
China, we can see a greater sensitivity of the
former. The Americans recognize the good moment that Milan and Inter are
going through, the difficulties of Juventus, while the perception of Roma
remains stable. Another story for the Chinese, who continue to look
favorably on the Milanese clubs, behind only Real and Barça, able to maintain
their advantage over clubs such as Manchester United and
Bayern. Juventus loses some position in China, settling in eighth, but
does not suffer, however, any significant damage to the image of their
brand. Roma maintain a stable position ahead of Borussia Dortmund.
YouGov FootballIndex allows us to study in detail the aspects that
build the strength of a football brand. The brand health index seen above in the
rankings consists of six indicators concerning
the perception of clubs: having players and coaches of interest (Players
& Coaches), club management (Club Management), culture of cheering (Fan
Culture), the tradition of the club, the expression of a compelling game
(Attractive Game) and, finally, the current perception of success. The “radar” charts below illustrate where the strength of each of the three major Italian football brands in
Italy, the United States and China comes from. Tradition, an asset common to Milan, Inter and Juve, is the driving
force in Italy , where
we see the Italians being well aware of the results on the pitch (“Current
Success” indicator). In this context, Milan emerges for good management
of the club. In the USA ,
AC Milan's advantage over rivals is instead mainly due to the culture of
cheering, considered to be better than Inter and Juve, and to the perception
of a more solid tradition. The Chinese, on the other hand, tend to
appreciate Milan more on all indicators and in particular a good perception emerges
of the team (“Players and Coaches” indicator) and of club management (Club
Management).
(YouGov Italy) April 6, 2022 Source: https://it.yougov.com/news/2022/04/06/yougov-sport-footballindex-ranking-italia-usa-e-ch/ 736-737-43-34/Polls Health Perception Worldwide And Health-Related Habits Survey In 39
Countries
WIN International, the world’s leading association in market research
and polling, has published the Annual WIN World Survey – WWS 2021 – exploring
the views and beliefs of 33.236 individuals among citizens from 39 countries
across the globe. On International Health’s Day, WIN releases the latest
results of the survey, to understand health self-perception and related
habits. In 2021, the general perception about health remains stable compared to 2020 results (from
79% to 77%); men perceive themselves
healthier than women (80% and 75% respectively). In Africa,
the number of people saying that they are healthy goes up to 90%; when
looking at countries, the share of people who consider themselves healthy are
93% for Vietnam and 92% for Nigeria. On the other hand, among the countries
were people consider themselves less healthy we find Chile (with 57%) and
Poland (with 55%). According to the OMS, there is inequality among people in terms of
access to health services and healthy habits, which depends on variables such
as socio – economic statements and birthplace conditions. However, health can
also be strengthened depending on the healthy and unhealthy habits that each
person has individually. The survey takes into consideration healthy and unhealthy habits such as: eating healthy,
sleeping well, doing exercises, suffering from stress, smoking and drinking
alcohol. While almost all habits were also included in previous surveys and
can therefore be compared to past results, eating healthy is a newly added
habit in this latest edition. Despite more than two years have gone by since the Covid19 pandemic
hit, there aren´t considerable changes compared to previous years when it
comes to the habits evaluated. However, the pandemic scenario might have an effect on mental health:
for example, the number of people suffering from stress is increasing over
the years (31% in 2020 vs 33% in 2021). Healthy eating On a total level, 67% of people surveyed affirm to maintain a healthy
personal daily nutrition, and the majority are women. People who
tend to eat healthier are also the older generations, from 65 years onwards
(76%), followed by 55-64 (69%). Moreover, Africa and APAC are the regions registering the highest percentages of
people who eat healthy (86% and 70% respectively), and among
the countries included in this study, we find Vietnam (91%), Philippines (87%)
and Nigeria (83%). Doing physical exercise In a similar way to
last year, 40% of the
participants of this survey affirm to do physical exercise constantly.
Men (43%) tend to do more exercise than women (37%). Moreover, individuals
with a higher level of education usually do more physical exercise (54%). In
what respects to countries, India (64%), Finland (59%) and Paraguay (56%) are
the ones that register the higher scores of people saying that they exercise
regularly. Suffer from stress Nowadays, more people affirm to be suffering from stress, as a
probable consequence of the context of COVID – 19. Women are the
most affected in this sense, as 38% of women worldwide say they suffer from
stress. The same goes for people with lower economical incomes (37%) and
students (40%). MENA and Europe have
the highest percentages of people registering stress (42% and
35% respectively). Japan (49%), Serbia (49%) and Croatia (48%) are the
countries where people seem to suffer from stress the most. Smoke On a total level, 74%
of people say smoking is not a habit, as they occasionally or never
smoke. Men (22%) tend to smoke
more regularly compared to women (13%). When considering one’s own
occupation, it is interesting to note that there is the same amount of
smokers among full – time and unemployed people. Among countries, Greece,
Palestine and Turkey are the ones that rank higher (37%, 36% and 34%
respectively) with people smoking very often. Drink alcohol Indiscriminate alcohol
consumption is associated with
multiple sicknesses, some of them chronic. Nevertheless, drinking keeps being
a widely spread habit in some countries, such as Japan (46%). Moreover,
the number of men that drink alcohol
(20%) is almost twice as higher as women’s (11%). In Europe, 20%
of people say alcohol consumption is a frequent habit, and in the MENA
region, 89% of people assures to do it occasionally or almost never. (WIN) 7 Apr 2022 Source: https://winmr.com/health-perception-worldwide-and-health-related-habits/ 736-737-43-35/Polls Negative Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health, A Study In 17 Countries
The UAE government’s decision to gradually ease covid restrictions in
the country comes as a great relief for the mental health of residents, who
for the past two years have been coping with social distancing, isolation,
and anxiety associated with the pandemic. YouGov’s international study from
October 2021 shows more than half of UAE residents (54%) reported that the
pandemic has had an adverse impact on their mental health. Data from the study shows that the numbers reporting a negative
effect of the crisis on their mental health have remained the same over the
past two years (54% in 2021 and 55% in 2020). Having said that, the
proportion of people reporting a positive impact has seen a slight increase
(from 14% to 19%) but those who report no impact are far or less the same
number (23% to 20%). This study, which includes 17 countries and over 19,000 respondents,
reveals that in the UAE, the negative impact of the pandemic on people’s
mental health was comparable across age groups, except for the older
adults aged 55+, who were less likely to report negative mental health
impacts. Among genders, women were more likely than men to feel the adverse
impacts of Covid on their mental health (63% vs 50%). Although improvement in people’s mental health has been slow in the
UAE, globally the country ranks much lower than others on the list of nations
where people claim to have a negative impact of the crisis on their mental
health. Furthermore, when the results are compared to the 2020 iteration of
the study, data shows that Asian countries like Singapore (from 54% in 2020
to 61% in 2021) and Indonesia (57% to 63%) have registered the largest
increase in the proportion of people who say that their mental health has
suffered a negative impact. On the other hand, the European markets like
Sweden (54% to 45%), France (57% to 49%) and Denmark (51% to 44%) noted the
largest declines. In comparison to this, UAE’s position is more favourable
than most Asian nations. (YouGov MENA) April 7, 2022 Source: https://mena.yougov.com/en/news/2022/04/07/more-half-uae-residents-say-pandemic-has-negativel/ 736-737-43-36/Polls Which Industries Benefit Most From Product Placement; View Of
Customers In 18 Markets
Brand product placement allows the consumer to see the brand in a
natural setting with context, such as a film. But how effective is this
marketing strategy in the eyes of consumers? In a new YouGov survey, we asked consumers in 18 markets around the
world, specifically in Germany, which industries they thought were best
suited for product placement. The study shows that when technology brands (32 percent), food and
apparel brands (each 31 percent), and car brands (30 percent) promote their
product or service in film or television, about a third of consumers
worldwide find product placement to be effective Promote television or have
an actor use it. According to German product placements,
most practical in the car industry 40 percent of
respondents in Germany are of the opinion that products or services from the
automotive industry can best be advertised through product
placement. The Germans are thus above the global average (30 percent)
and basically also mention the
automotive industry most frequently, Hong Kong the least in comparison with
15 percent. The Germans named the electronics industry second most frequently (37
percent, cf. 32 percent worldwide). The clothing and accessories industry
is named as the most suitable for product placement by 33 percent of those
surveyed in Germany. Food and alcoholic beverages are mentioned by 30
percent each. The financial services sector, on the other hand, is least suitable
for product placement for Germans. Only 9 percent of Germans make this
statement. This is what respondents in India say most often (32
percent). (YouGov Germany) April 8, 2022 Source: https://yougov.de/news/2022/04/08/welche-branchen-profitieren-am-meisten-von-produkt/ |
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