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Ipsos Update - October 2021
Global risks, trust in research, virtual reality and the global influence of Germany are just some of the topics featured in this month’s round up of research and analysis from Ipsos around the world.
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Most adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in all 13 countries surveyed intend to get a booster shot
Still, most citizens view getting first doses of COVID vaccines to all who want them a greater priority than making booster shots available.
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Tension between rich and poor is seen as a key source of division around the world
Just over a third of people on average in 28 countries across the world (a Global Country Average of 35%) think that their country is divided by “culture wars” according to a new Ipsos Global Advisor poll, carried out in partnership with the Policy Institute at King’s College London. Despite this, however, there is wide variation in this opinion when looking at individual countries, and many don’t have a strong view.
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Most believe income and wealth inequality to be the most serious form of inequality in their country
An online study by Ipsos, conducted across 28 countries has found that, when asked about a range of different inequalities, 60% said that inequalities in income and wealth are among the most serious types of inequality affecting their country.
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Income and wealth disparities perceived as the most serious form of inequality
An online study by Ipsos, conducted across 28 countries in partnership with Kings College London’s Policy Institute has found that, when asked about a range of different inequalities, 60% said that inequalities in income and wealth are among the most serious types of inequality affecting their country.
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Job stress and disruptions [featured at the Davos Agenda 2021]
The pandemic has taken an emotional toll on employees globally, with 80 percent of those employed reporting they have faced challenges as a result of the pandemic. These stresses include personal circumstances such as family pressures, feeling lonely and isolated, and employer-related issues such as job security.
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Attitudes to COVID-19 vaccines [featured at the Davos Agenda 2021]
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines will be the largest, fastest and most challenging vaccination program in history. This could bring many problems. Some we will anticipate; some we won’t. One glaring problem that is quickly emerging is a major mismatch between vaccine supply and demand.
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How shopping and eating out has changed during the pandemic
How and where the world shops and dines transformed during the coronavirus pandemic. As health orders in many countries have called for sheltering in place and minimizing non-essential trips to curb the spread of the virus, consumers throughout the world report eating in-restaurant less often (63% on average across 28 countries) and shopping online more often (43%) than they did before the pandemic. However, buying locally – whether from local farmers and manufacturers, local businesses, or local restaurants – is largely unchanged compared to before the pandemic.
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Insights on Thailand's Perception of Beauty and Plastic Surgery
An overwhelming majority approves of plastic surgery, Ipsos Thailand finds, despite confidence in appearance
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Entrepreneurialism alive and well in the time of the pandemic
Entrepreneurial spirit is up among women and younger adults.