Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation November 2022, Issue # 761-763* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
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Contact Details: Natasha Amir Research Executive, Gallup Pakistan Email: natasha@galluppakistan.com This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 50 national & multi-country surveys 14 polling organizations have been represented. Asia And MENA: Afghanistan (Afghanistan War), Japan (Family, Health, Health), Pakistan (Well-Being, Media), Indonesia (Entertainment)– 07 national polls Africa: Nigeria (Crime, National Trust), Kenya (Family) – 03 national polls Euro Americas: UK(Nuclear Issues , Energy Issues, National Image, Perception on Performance, Crime, Health, Consumer Confidence, Nuclear Issues, Morality, Values & Customs, Performance Ratings), Germany (Inflation, Financial systems & Institutions), France (Entertainment), Ukraine (Financial systems & Institutions), Italy (Elections), Russia (Regional Organizations), Netherlands(Consumer Confidence), USA (Russia/Ukraine War, Education, Regional Conflicts, Political Parties, Health, Financial systems & Institutions, Education, Crime), Canada (Inflation), Brazil(Elections), Colombia (Elections), Australia(Regional Conflicts, , Consumer Confidence), New Zealand (Media, Political Parties) – 32 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: Afrobarometer – 16 Countries (Health) PEW – 9 Countries (National Image) Ipsos MORI – 34 Countries (Health) Ipsos Denmark – 34 Countries (Environment) Ipsos Global – 34 Countries (Health) Ipsos Global – 10 Countries (Health) PEW – 11 Countries (Elections) Ipsos Germany – 2 Countries (Energy Issues) Topic of the Week: Only 36% Of Young Women In Japan Want To Have Children After Marriage Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
761-763-01 Afghan Women's Health And Lives On The Brink (Click for Details) (Afghanistan) Gallup has been tracking Afghans' emotions since 2008. Worry, stress, anger and sadness soared to record levels among women and men in Afghanistan in 2021. Like men, vast numbers of Afghan women reported feeling worried (85%), stressed (83%), sad (78%) and angry (62%) the day before the survey. However, women reported these emotions much more than men -- particularly in regard to anger and sadness. (Gallup) SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 2.2 Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War (Top)
761-763-02 Only 36% Of Young Women In Japan Want To Have Children After Marriage (Click for Details) (Japan) Only 36.6 percent of single women between 18 and 34 believe married people should have children, a 2021 survey shows, down by almost half from 67.4 percent six years earlier. The corresponding figure for male respondents fell to 55 percent from 75.4 percent in 2015, according to the results of the National Fertility Survey released Sept. 9 by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. The survey showed never-married people aged between 18 and 34 also want to have fewer children these days. (Asahi Shimbun) September 26, 2022 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
761-763-03 Recovery From Covid Pandemic Boosted Japanese Employees’ Pay (Click for Details) (Japan) Average annual pay for employees including part-timers returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels in 2021, according to a survey of private-sector companies by the National Tax Agency. Male employees’ average annual salary was 5.45 million yen, up 2.5 percent from the previous year. Female employees were paid 3.02 million yen on average, an annual increase of 3.2 percent. This was the highest figure for the annual average pay for female employees since 1978 and marked the first time it topped 3 million yen. (Asahi Shimbun) September 29, 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-04 Those Who Eat More Fruits Are 8 To 9 Percent Less Likely To Perish Than Those Who Consume Little Crops (Click for Details) (Japan) A team of researchers from the National Cancer Center and Yokohama City University released its findings to support the crops’ significance, while their potential health effects have traditionally been emphasized. Tracking more than 90,000 individuals in Japan for 20 years, the correlations between the intake of vegetables and fruits and the likelihood of death were made clear through one of the nation’s largest surveys. According to the outcomes, those who eat more fruits are 8 to 9 percent less likely to perish than those who consume little crops. A 7- to 8-percent risk improvement was seen among people who partake of more vegetables as well. (Asahi Shimbun) October 9, 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-05 56% Of Pakistani’s Believe That The IMF Aid That Has Been Offered To Pakistan Will Worsen Pakistan’s Economic Problems (Click for Details) (Pakistan) According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, more than half (56%) of Pakistani’s believe that the IMF aid that has been offered to Pakistan will worsen Pakistan’s economic problems. A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country was asked the question regarding IMF (International Monetary Fund) offering aid to Pakistan for relief from the economic crisis. (Gallup Pakistan) September 19, 2022 3.1 Economy » Well-Being (Top)
761-763-06 1 In 5 Pakistanis Claim Their House Has Been Previously Flooded (Click for Details) (Pakistan) According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 1 in 5 Pakistanis claim their house has been previously flooded. A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country was asked the following question,” Has your house ever been flooded before?” 20% of the people responded, ‘Yes’ while 80% said ‘No.’ (Gallup Pakistan) October 3, 2022 4.6 Society » Media (Top)
761-763-07 Cold Brew Coffee: A Long-Term Trend Or New Thing For Indonesians (Click for Details) (Indonesia) Coffee is the most popular beverages in the world for years that it has became a daily lifestyle for many people. From time to time, various kinds of coffee with unique flavors are produced and make this business keeps growing. From the infographic above we can see that 64% Indonesians are familiar with cold brew coffee yet interestingly, we also found out that only 20% who really understand about this coffee, like by how it was made for example (by soaking it in cold water and stored it in the refrigerator for 8-24 hours). (Snapcart) September 22, 2022 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
AFRICA Regions
761-763-08 Nigerians Feel Less Safe, See Kidnapping Cases On The Rise (Click for Details) (Nigeria) Crime and security (41%) outrank economic management (39%), unemployment (35%), and electricity (34%) at the top of the list of most important problems that Nigerians want their government to address. Majorities of Nigerians say they felt unsafe while walking in their neighbourhood (61%) and feared crime in their home (51%) at least once during the previous year. Both majorities have increased significantly since 2020. (NOI Polls) September 21, 2022 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
761-763-09 Independence Day Poll Report, 7 In 10 Nigerians Express Pride In Being Nigerians, Support Call For Restructuring (Click for Details) (Nigeria) A new public opinion poll conducted by NOIPolls in commemoration of the 62^nd Independence Day has revealed that Nigerians take pride in being citizens of Nigeria as 77 percent of adult Nigerians surveyed affirmed that they are proud to be Nigerians because they believe it is their father land (63 percent) and they have nowhere else to call home. This is fulfilling, especially in the face of insecurity and other critical challenges which could affect the corporate existence of the country.  (NOI Polls) October 5, 2022 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Trust (Top)
761-763-10 Most Kenyans See Domestic Violence As A Private Rather Than Criminal Matter (Click for Details) (Kenya) According to Kenya’s most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), almost half (47%) of women aged 15-49 reported that they had experienced either physical or sexual violence (National Bureau of Statistics, 2014). Gender-based violence (GBV) makes grisly headlines in Kenya (Odhiambo, 2018) but more often remains hidden as many survivors never file complaints or retract their complaints in favour of settlements at the family level (Kenya Crime Research Institute, 2014). (Afrobarometer) 6 October 2022 4.2 Society » Family (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
761-763-11 Six In Ten Britons (61%) Think That A Major World Conflict Is Likely In The Next Five Years; YouGov Study Of War (Click for Details) (UK) The first part of the YouGov Study of War analyses the opinions of Britons about the chances of a global war taking place in the near future as well as the role of the United Nations and military alliances in preventing military conflicts. Six in ten Britons (61%) think that a major world conflict is likely in the next five years. A quarter (24%) think such a conflict is not likely, while 15% are not sure. Looking forward to the next decade or two, 55% of Britons think that a big international conflict is likely within the next 10 years, and 24% think that it is not, while 53% think such an event will likely happen within the next 20 years and 21% think it will not. (YouGov UK) September 21, 2022 3.10 Economy » Nuclear Issues (Top)
761-763-12 While Opposition Has Dropped, Britons Remain Against Fracking For Shale Gas (Click for Details) (UK) Shales gas has proved a historically very unpopular form of energy generation. Now new YouGov tracker data – conducted prior to the government’s lifting of the ban – shows that, although opposition to extracting shale gas dropped, it has since levelled off, and opposition remains substantially higher than support. Having been stable until June 2021, opposition to fracking for shale gas dropped from 59% to 46% in May, while support rose from 17% to 29%. However, there has been no movement since then, even as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, with 47% now saying they do not think shale gas should be extracted and 28% saying it should. (Ipsos MORI) September 22, 2022 3.10 Economy » Energy Issues (Top)
761-763-13 6 In 10 Britons Now Say King Charles III Will Do A Good Job As King (Click for Details) (UK) Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and Charles taking his first steps as the new monarch, new polling by Ipsos in the UK shows a majority of Britons now expect him to do a good job as King. Around 6 in 10 (61%) expect this to be the case, showing an increase of 12ppt, from 49%, since June of this year, when the Platinum Jubilee took place. Only 13% expect him to do a bad job, falling 7ppt since June. (Ipsos MORI) 23 September 2022 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image (Top)
761-763-14 Mini-Budget Gets Worst Reception Of Any Financial Statement Since Tories Took Charge In 2010 (Click for Details) (UK) A new YouGov political survey reveals that, while Britons approve of some measures in Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-Budget’ last week, the overall package has gone down poorly. Most Britons are happy with the cut to the basic rate of income tax (60%) and the reversing of the recent National Insurance increase (59%). Half likewise approve of the changes to Stamp Duty bands (52%). However, the large majority think that abolishing the top rate of tax (72%) was the wrong priority at the present time, with a similar number saying the same of removing the cap on bankers’ bonuses (71%). (YouGov UK) September 27, 2022 3.1 Economy » Perceptions on Performance (Top)
761-763-15 Most Britons (77%) Don’t Expect Police Will Bother Investigating Crimes Like Bike Theft Or Phone Snatching (Click for Details) (UK) Recent Home Office figures show that, in the year to March 2022, just 6.3% of robbery offences and 4.1% of thefts in England and Wales resulted in charges.One such recent victim of police indifference is BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, who tweeted his experience with the police failing to investigate his stolen bicycle.Now a new YouGov political survey shows that most Britons lack confidence that the police will even bother to try and properly investigate a whole host of crimes, with bicycle theft coming right at the top. (YouGov UK) September 29, 2022 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
761-763-16 Two Thirds Of Working Women Have Never Taken Time Off For Period Pain (Click for Details) (UK) In May, Spain proposed legislation that would make it the first country in Europe to give workers paid menstrual leave, offering optional sick leave of three days per month for workers who suffer from severe period pain. Britons are narrowly in favour of offering menstrual leave in the UK, by 45% to 39%. Women (52%) are significantly more likely than men (39%) to support offering paid time off for periods, although men are not more opposed (40% to women’s 38%) but rather more likely to be unsure (21% vs 10%). (YouGov UK) September 30, 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-17 Two In Three Britons Lack Confidence In Government’s Long Term Economic Plan (Click for Details) (UK) New polling by Ipsos in the UK, taken 28-29 September, shows strong public concern at the state of the economy and a lack of confidence in the current government’s handling of it. 80% consider the state of the British economy to be poor. This compares to 77% last weekend, 72% in May this year, 69% in March and 59% in November 2021. The proportion that say ‘very poor’ is 50% today whereas it was 37% last weekend. The top three factors that influence how the public judge the state of the economy are the level of inflation / price rises (68%), the strength of the pound (63%) and interest rates (57%). (Ipsos MORI) 30 September 2022 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
761-763-18 Britons Are Becoming More Positive Towards Nuclear Energy (Click for Details) (UK) From late 2019 to summer 2021, Britons were divided on using nuclear power. Around four in ten over that time period supported doing so, while a similar number opposed it. Since then, support has been on the rise. Almost half (48%) of Britons now back the use of nuclear energy, compared to 31% who are opposed. Over the same time period, the number of Britons who say nuclear power is the source they support most for helping meet Britain’s future energy needs has risen from 16% to 24%, seemingly eating into the traditional renewables vote slightly. (YouGov UK) October 04, 2022 3.10 Economy » Nuclear Issues (Top)
761-763-19 Majority Of Britons Say They Are Likely To Spend Less Money On Christmas This Year Compared To Normal (Click for Details) (UK) The latest Ipsos Political Monitor, taken September 7th – 15th (before the recent mini budget announced by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng), shows strong public concern about the economy, with a majority expecting to spend less on Christmas this year than they usually would. When asked how likely they are to spend less this year at Christmas compared to normal, almost 3 in 5 (57%) said they expect to spend less this year. Over a third (37%) say they are very likely to spend less this year (20% said they were fairly likely). Women were more likely than men to say they were likely to reduce their spending this year compared to normal (62% compared to 52%). (Ipsos MORI) 4 October 2022 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs (Top)
761-763-20 Liz Truss Is Already Less Popular Than Boris Johnson Ever Was (Click for Details) (UK) The prime minister’s popularity has plummeted following a tumultuous week in politics, leaving her less well-liked than other former party leaders at their lowest ebb. Nearly three quarters (73%) now see the prime minister in an unfavourable light, including more than half (55%) who see her very unfavourably. Truss’s net favourability score has fallen by 28 points to -59 in less than a fortnight – in comparison, Boris Johnson’s net favourability was -53 when it dropped to its lowest in early July, while Jeremy Corbyn’s lowest ever score was -55. (YouGov UK) October 05, 2022 1.2 Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings (Top)
761-763-21 Every Second German Is Plagued By Inflation Worries (Click for Details) (Germany) While concerns about inflation and poverty are rising sharply, fears of military conflict and COVID-19 are steadily diminishing. In May of this year, armed conflicts between nations were still clearly the greatest concern of Germans (41%). In the current survey, only one in four (25% | -2) is plagued by this fear. The corona worries have also reached a new low in this country: Only 17 percent (-5) of Germans currently count the coronavirus among the biggest worries in their own country. (Ipsos Germany) 6 October 2022 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
761-763-22 Around One In Five Germans Trades (Click for Details) (Germany) The current profile Peek "Trader in Germany" shows the demographic list who actively trade, as well as their attitudes and preferences. 70 percent of traders are men between the ages of 25 and 34 (25 vs. 15 percent of the total population). Half of this group (47 percent) are willing to sacrifice their free time to advance in their careers, while only 29 percent of the total population is willing to do the same. Traders are often senior executives and have a migrant background (12 and 29 percent, respectively). (YouGov Germany) September 21, 2022 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
761-763-23 A Total Of 52 Percent Of Germans Have Had A Dog As A Pet (Click for Details) (Germany) Germans love their dogs. A total of 52 percent of them have had a dog as a pet, including 32 percent before, but no longer currently, and 20 percent currently have a dog as a pet. Women say the latter slightly more often than men (21 percent vs. 18 percent). These are the latest results of a YouGov survey in cooperation with Statista. (YouGov Germany) October 6, 2022 4.16 Society » Entertainment (Top)
761-763-24 Most Of Ukrainians Have Suffered Substantial Economic Loss Since The Russian Invasion (Click for Details) (Ukraine) The September 2022 wave of the Ipsos Ukraine Resilience Monitor estimates that employment has dropped significantly, especially in the frontline cities of Kharkiv and Mykolaiv where less than half of those surveyed are currently working. The survey finds significant differences between the frontline cities and those in the rear when it comes to access to essential services. In Mykolaiv, only 55% reported having access to heating, 43% to hot water, and 26% to safe drinking water. (Ipsos Ukraine) 7 October 2022 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
761-763-25 65% Of Italians Approved Of Outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi (Click for Details) (Italy) Just when Italians were starting to place more faith in their national government, they find themselves going to the polls again this weekend to choose a new one. In roughly one week in July, the Draghi government went from appearing stable and popular to calling snap elections. Only Italian President Giorgio Napolitano received a higher level of approval in 2012, with 71% of Italians approving of the job he was doing. Draghi's level of approval in 2022 was typically at least 19 percentage points higher than three of his four predecessors. (Gallup) September 20, 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
761-763-26 Most Russians Prefer China As An Economic Partner For Their Country (Click for Details) (Russia) According to the all-Russian study in 2022, china is the undisputed leader among Russia's potential economic partners. The majority of Russians (54.3%) would prefer China as their country's economic partner. 9.9% consider the European Union to be a suitable economic partner. The share of Russians who want to see the United States as an economic partner was 5.4%. A third of Russians in 2022 did not choose any country as an economic partner. Most of all, the share of undecided among young people is 36.7%. (Romir) September 26, 2022 2.8 Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Organizations (Top)
761-763-27 Nearly Half (44%) Of Dutch Say They Distrust Companies' Good Intentions (Click for Details) (Netherlands) More than ever, Dutch consumers think it is important that companies contribute to a better world. But consumers are also critical: nearly half (44%) say they distrust companies' good intentions. This is evident from figures from theSocial Impact Monitorof Motivaction and Het PR Bureau (HPB). The research, which has been held annually since 2009, is intended to help companies make 'effective social impact'. (Motivation Insights and Strategy) September 30, 2022 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
761-763-28 Only About Two-In-Ten Americans (18%) Say The United States Is Not Providing Enough Support To Ukraine In The Conflict (Click for Details) (USA) The share of U.S. adults who are extremely or very concerned about a Ukrainian defeat is down 17 percentage points since May, falling from 55% then to 38% today. Roughly a quarter (26%) say they are not too concerned or not at all concerned about Russia defeating Ukraine, up from 16% earlier this year. An additional 34% are somewhat concerned about this, compared with 28% who said so in May, according to a Pew Research Center survey among 10,588 U.S. adults, conducted Sept. 13-18 – in the days prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s September 21 announced mobilization of several hundred thousand additional Russian reservists to fight in Ukraine. (PEW) SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 2.11 Foreign Affairs & Security » Russia/Ukraine War (Top)
761-763-29 Women Now Outnumber Men In The US College-Educated Labor Force (Click for Details) (USA) Today, there are more women ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more education in the labor force than before the pandemic: 31.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 29.1 million in the same quarter of 2019. The number of college-educated men ages 25 and older in the labor force is also greater than before the pandemic – 30.5 million, up from 29.1 million – though their ranks have not increased as quickly as those of women. (PEW) SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
761-763-30 Since 2020, More Than Three-Quarters Of US Adults Have Expressed An Unfavorable Opinion Of China (Click for Details) (USA) Since 2020, more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have expressed an unfavorable opinion of China, according to Pew Research Center surveys. Some 79% of adults expressed an unfavorable opinion of China in 2020, 76% did so in 2021 and 82% did so in 2022. While the overall share of adults with an unfavorable view of China remained relatively steady during this period, there were some notable shifts beneath the surface, according to a new analysis of the data. (PEW) SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 2.5 Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts (Top)
761-763-31 About Seven-In-Ten US Adults (72%) Say That Their Side In Politics Has Been Losing More Often Than Winning (Click for Details) (USA) About seven-in-ten U.S. adults (72%) say that, on the issues that matter to them, their side in politics has been losing more often than winning. Just 24% say their side has been winning more often than losing. The change in the last year has come among members of both parties. Today, about eight-in-ten Republicans and Republican-leaning independents (81%) say they feel that their side is losing more often than winning politically, up from 74% who said this in 2021. In February 2020, with President Donald Trump in the White House, just 29% of Republicans said their side was losing more often than winning, while 69% said it was mostly winning. (PEW) OCTOBER 3, 2022 1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties (Top)
761-763-32 About Half Of Americans (51%) Say Public Health Officials Have Done An Excellent Or Good Job Communicating With The Public About The Coronavirus Outbreak (Click for Details) (USA) About half of Americans (51%) say public health officials, such as those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have done an excellent or good job communicating with the public about the coronavirus outbreak; however, nearly as many (49%) say they have done an only fair or poor job. The CDC has received criticism for its COVID-19 response, prompting agency leadership to outline changes to the organization. (PEW) OCTOBER 5, 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-33 More Americans Are Joining The ‘Cashless’ Economy (Click for Details) (USA) In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits. Today, roughly four-in-ten Americans (41%) say none of their purchases in a typical week are paid for using cash, up from 29% in 2018 and 24% in 2015, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Conversely, the portion of Americans who say that all or almost all of their purchases are paid for using cash in a typical week has steadily decreased, from 24% in 2015 to 18% in 2018 to 14% today. (PEW) OCTOBER 5, 2022 3.9 Economy » Financial systems & Institutions (Top)
761-763-34 Hispanic Enrollment Reaches New High At Four-Year Colleges In The US, But Affordability Remains An Obstacle (Click for Details) (USA) Hispanic enrollment at postsecondary institutions in the United States has seen an exponential increase over the last few decades, rising from 1.5 million in 2000 to a new high of 3.8 million in 2019 – partly reflecting the group’s rapid growth as a share of the overall U.S. population. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a decline in postsecondary enrollment among Hispanics and most other racial and ethnic groups. In fall 2020, there were 640,000 fewer students – including nearly 100,000 fewer Hispanics – enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities than in the previous year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (PEW) OCTOBER 7, 2022 4.10 Society » Education (Top)
761-763-35 More Than One In Three Teens Say They Have Been Bullied In The Past Year (Click for Details) (USA) A new survey was conducted to examine the prevalence and attitudes of bullying among parents of children 8-17 and their teens. More than one in three (38%) teens surveyed say that they have been bullied in the past year. Nearly 40% of teens surveyed find it challenging to talk to their parents when they're struggling with loneliness and exclusion. Nearly three in ten parents surveyed do not feel they have the resources to deal with bullying issues. (Ipsos US) 7 October 2022 4.12 Society » Crime (Top)
761-763-36 Nine-In-Ten Canadians Now Tightening Household Budgets As Inflation, High Prices Persist (Click for Details) (Canada) The latest data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds nine-in-ten Canadians (88%) now reporting belt-tightening measures, an eight-point increase from August. They are most likely to be cutting back on discretionary spending (66% report this) and delaying major purchases (50%) in the face of continued financial uncertainty. Troublingly, fully one-quarter (26%) now say they are deferring contributions to their retirement or savings, up from 19 per cent who said the same six weeks ago. (Angus Reid Institute) September 29, 2022 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
761-763-37 Economy Looms Large Over Brazil's Elections (Click for Details) (Brazil) Brazil's economy began to recover in 2021 and continues to do so this year, with current growth for 2022 forecast at 2.7%. On the back of this growth, as well as a new $7.6 billion aid package to help ease inflation woes among poor Brazilians, a majority of Brazilian adults (58%) say their standard of living is getting better, while 22% say it is getting worse. These numbers are slightly improved from where they were in 2021 and in line with sentiment in 2020. (Gallup) SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
761-763-38 58 Percent Of The Colombian Population Supports Compulsory Voting (Click for Details) (Colombia) 58 percent of Colombians believe that voting should be compulsory, while 40 percent do not agree and 2 percent do not know or do not respond. Both issues are among the points that have generated the most controversy regarding the political reform that the National Government filed before Congress on September 13, and which was approved on Wednesday in the first debate in the First Commission of the Senate. (CNC) September 23, 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
AUSTRALIA
761-763-39 When Asked About China, Australians Tend To Think Of Its Government, Not Its People (Click for Details) (Australia) To better understand how Australians think about China, the Center asked Australians in a 2021 survey to describe – in their own words – the first thing that comes to mind when they think of China. Researchers then analyzed the 1,127 responses with a focus on the first five topics that Australians mentioned. Australian adults most frequently mentioned the political system when thinking about China (29%). Some specifically critiqued the government. For example, one Australian man said, “Chinese leadership is a threat to the rest of the world.” (PEW) September 26, 2022 3.3 Economy » 2.5 Foreign Affairs & Security » Regional Conflicts (Top)
761-763-40 Halloween To Deliver A $430 Million Spending Boost For Retailers (Click for Details) (Australia) One in four Australians say they’ll be celebrating Halloween this year, with spending forecast to reach $430 million according to research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan. People who plan on celebrating Halloween say they will do so in a variety of ways, including attending or hosting a Halloween themed party, decorating their homes, getting dressed up or going out and welcoming trick or treaters. (Roy Morgan) October 06, 2022 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence (Top)
761-763-41 2.8 Million New Zealanders Read Newspapers And Nearly 1.7 Million Read Magazines In 2022 (Click for Details) (New Zealand) Over two-thirds of New Zealanders aged 14+, 2.8 million (67.2%), now read or access newspapers in an average 7-day period via print or online (website or app) platforms. In addition, almost 1.7 million New Zealanders aged 14+ (40.3%) read magazines whether in print or online either via the web or an app. Five of the top ten titles grew their total cross-platform audiences in 2021-22 led by the Northern Advocate, up 33,000 (+26.8%) to 154,000 and Hawke’s Bay Today, up 27,000 (+17.5%) to 178,000. (Roy Morgan) September 27, 2022 4.6 Society » Media (Top)
761-763-42 The Potential National/Act NZ (48.5%) Coalition Has Stretched Its Lead Over Labour/Greens (42%) To The Largest Since May 2022 (Click for Details) (New Zealand) In September support for National was up 0.5% points to 36% while support for fellow right-leaning party Act NZ increased by 2% points to 12.5%. Support for the Maori Party dropped in September, down 1.5% points to 3.5%. There was a significant drop in support for Labour, down 5.5% points to 29.5%, to its lowest level of support since Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern came to power nearly five years ago in October 2017. Support for governing partners the Greens up 2.5% points to 12.5%. (Roy Morgan) October 04, 2022 1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties (Top)
MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
761-763-43 Africans Are Split On Covid-19 Vaccination, Study In 16 African Countries (Click for Details) The WHO attributes the drastic decline in estimated COVID-19 deaths to “increasing vaccination, improved pandemic response, and natural immunity from previous infections.” However, only 21.2% of Africans were fully vaccinated by the end of August 2022 (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022), one-third the global average (62.56%) and far short of the 70% target set for mid-2022 (World Health Organization, 2022b; 2021). By June 2022, only three African countries – Mauritius, Seychelles, and Rwanda – had achieved or almost achieved the global 70% target (World Health Organization, 2022c). (Afrobarometer) 21 September 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-44Among 9 European Right-Wing Populists, Favorable Views Of Russia And Putin Are Down Sharply (Click for Details) Overall, positive ratings of Russia dropped by 15 points or more among supporters of most right-wing populist parties in Europe between 2020 and 2022. In France, for example, a majority of National Rally supporters (55%) held a favorable view of Russia in 2020, but just about a fifth (21%) do so now – a drop of 34 points. In Hungary, which was last surveyed in 2019, and Germany, supporters of Fidesz and Alternative for Germany (AfD) also have become less positive toward Russia, with favorability dropping 15 points in both countries. (PEW) SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image (Top)
761-763-45 3 In 5 Globally Say Their Healthcare System Is Overstretched, A 34 Country Survey Shows (Click for Details) The Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor is an annual study that explores the biggest health challenges facing people today and how well-equipped people think their country’s healthcare services are to tackle them. For a third year, Coronavirus remains the biggest health problem facing people around the world (47% globally, down from 70% in 2021). Mental health (36%) has experienced a 5-point increase from 2021, making it the second biggest concern. For the first time, it is ahead of cancer (34%) which is now third. (Ipsos MORI) 26 September 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-46 The Majority Across 34 Countries Describe The Consequences Of Climate Change In Their Area As Serious (Click for Details) On average, across 34 countries, more than half of all adults (56%) say that climate change has already had a serious effect in the area where they live. More than seven in ten (71%) expect climate change to have a severe impact in their area over the next 10 years. A third (35%) expect to be displaced from their homes as a result of climate change in the next 25 years. The proportion of adults surveyed who describe the effect climate change has had so far in their area asveryserious orsomewhat serious rangesfrom 25% in Sweden to 75% in Mexico. (Ipsos Denmark) 5 October 2022 4.14 Society » Environment (Top)
761-763-47 World Mental Health Day 2022: Three In Four Globally Say Mental And Physical Health Are Equally Important, A 34 Country Survey (Click for Details) For the first time, mental health (mentioned by a global country average of 36%) is ranked higher than cancer (34%) when people are asked to think about top health concerns. Over half (58%) surveyed say they “often” think about their own mental wellbeing. 76% on average say that mental health and physical health are equally important. But only 33% say the health services in their country treat them equally. (Ipsos Global) 5 October 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-48 In 14 EU Member States Almost 9 In 10 European Consumers Had Taken Food Supplements In Their Lives (Click for Details) Ipsos European Public Affairs conducted a survey in 2022 on behalf of Food Supplements Europe in 14 EU Member States and discovered that almost 9 in 10 European consumers had taken food supplements in their lives and nearly all of them had done so in the past 12 months (93%). Most commonly, consumers reported having taken Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and magnesium over the last 12 months. Even among the very few European consumers who had never taken supplements or vitamins in the past (one in ten consumers), almost half of them (46%) mentioned that a doctor’s or healthcare professional’s recommendation to take supplements would make them reconsider doing so in the future. (Ipsos Global) 5 October 2022 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
761-763-49 Populists In 11 European Countries Have Increased Their Vote Shares In Recent Elections (Click for Details) Recent elections in Italy and Sweden have been resounding successes for right-wing populist parties, underscoring the growing electoral strength that such parties have displayed in Europe in recent years. In Spain, the share of the vote going to populist parties roughly doubled between 2015 and 2019 – when the country’s most recent legislative election took place – rising from around 13% to around 25%. In the Netherlands, right-leaning populist parties garnered around 16% of the vote in 2021 – a high not seen in nearly a decade of parliamentary elections. In both Hungary and Poland, right-wing populist parties have surged to power, making enormous gains in the last two decades. (PEW) OCTOBER 6, 2022 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
761-763-50 Germans And Brazilians Compare Petrol Prices Most Frequently (Click for Details) The global economic situation is becoming increasingly tense and the cost of living is rising. Thus, it is not surprising that consumers worldwide compare prices, especially for unavoidable expenses such as gasoline: Internationally, 53 percent of consumers compare gasoline prices when filling up. With YouGov Global Profiles, we show in which markets consumers do this most often. In this analysis, we focus on all markets examined, each with more than 2,000 respondents. (YouGov Germany) October 7, 2022 3.10 Economy » Energy Issues (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK Only 36% Of Young Women In Japan Want To Have Children After Marriage uThis page is devoted to opinions of countries whose polling activity is generally not known very widely or where a recent topical issue requires special attention.
Only 36% Of Young Women In Japan Want To Have Children After Marriage Only 36.6 percent of single women between 18 and 34 believe married people should have children, a 2021 survey shows, down by almost half from 67.4 percent six years earlier. The corresponding figure for male respondents fell to 55 percent from 75.4 percent in 2015, according to the results of the National Fertility Survey released Sept. 9 by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. Takumi Fujinami, an advanced senior economist with the Japan Research Institute Ltd., described the results as “shocking.” “The desire to get married and have children significantly declined particularly among women,” said Fujinami, an expert on the issue of the falling birthrates. “The percentage of women who don’t believe they will ever get married in their lifetime also increased more than men.” The study was the latest in a series of nationwide surveys taken once every five years on people’s views of marriage and childbirth. It was conducted in 2021, one year later than originally scheduled because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The survey showed never-married people aged between 18 and 34 also want to have fewer children these days. The respondents who said they intend to get married someday were asked how many children they want to have. The responses averaged at 1.79 for women, down from 2.02 in 2015 and falling below 2 for the first time since the survey started in 1982. The corresponding figure for men was 1.82, down from 1.91. A larger slice of the never-married respondents said they don’t want to get married in the first place. Among men, 17.3 percent said they have no intention to get married in their lifetime, up 5.3 percentage points from the previous survey. The corresponding figure for women was 14.6 percent, up 6.6 points. Fujinami said he believes the survey reflects women’s disappointment in and resentment toward the gender gap as they tend to receive lower wages than men while shouldering a greater burden of housework and child care. He said the government will be forced to modify its traditional policies to stem the falling birthrates if young people are increasingly negatively viewing getting married and having children. “Pushing marriages and making more slots available at day care centers do not resonate with those who have no desire to get married (and have children) in the first place,” Fujinami said. “The survey results should be used as a clue to tackling the problem from new perspectives, such as how the gender gap could be filled and how the wage levels could be raised for young people.” (Asahi Shimbun) September 26, 2022 Source: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14717718 (Top)
GILANI-GALLOPEDIA GLOBALITY INDEX: u The purpose of this index is to treat the Global Coverage by each issue of Gallopedia in terms of Population, National Income and estimated Power measured by G20 Membership.
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