Society

A new global survey from Ipsos shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental wellbeing, community support and loneliness around the world.

After a 2020 that is rated as the worst year for some time, people around the world are looking forward to 2021 for their country, their families and themselves, according to a new Ipsos' Global Advisor poll in 31 countries. However, worries about the long-term impact of COVID-19 are prevalent, and concerns about global warming, the economy, and general tolerance of others have not gone away.

How consumers and brands are surviving the ‘no normal’.

Understanding what shapes behaviour has been integral for brands and governments during the crisis.

Job insecurity and ability to the learn essential new skills on the job vary widely across countries.

Global Happiness 2020 survey shows happiness has receded in many, but not all countries since last year.

A silver lining: Majority believe pandemic will bring them closer to family and friends.

Half see the virus as a threat to the world and a majority in all countries believe that it will take several months or longer to contain.

Ipsos’ latest Perils of Perception study highlights public misperceptions across 32 countries about the proportion of people who die from diseases, violence, transport injuries and other causes.