Society

A new 11-country Ipsos survey with the World Economic Forum reveals high levels of public economic pessimism in the face of a cost of living crisis.

Most people in China and India say they tend trust others; few in Brazil, Malaysia, and Turkey do.

The Hong Kong New Normal Tracking Study measures changes in attitudes and behaviour in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. Highlights from February 2022 wave:

Women are more likely to perceive institutional bias against women than men, particularly governments and social media.

Valentine’s Day is now widely celebrated all over the world: Majorities in most of 28 countries surveyed plan to do something special with their loved one this February 14.

The new dimensions of health & wellbeing

Public interest in the Winter Olympics varies widely across between the 28 countries surveyed, with host China showing highest anticipation and figure skating in gold medal position as the most popular sport.

Following a challenging 2021, people around the world are optimistic that 2022 will be a better year.

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.