Globally, just one in three (33%) are looking forward to old age. There are some significant differences between countries, with some feeling much more positive about old age These are the findings of a recent global poll exploring attitudes and opinions towards old age. Since this survey is administered online, the South African views represented here are not of the population as a whole but of those with regular access to the Internet.
February’s Ipsos Update presents our latest research on global predictions for 2019, personal data and childhood obesity. We also showcase new white papers on sustainable packaging, ‘lead users’ and China’s affluent consumers.
• Global predictions for the world economy are less optimistic than in 2018
• Many countries also expect public unrest in the coming year
• After a hot 2018 most expect global temperatures to continue to rise
The IEC’s focus on motivating young people in South Africa to register to vote in May this year Is very necessary, as only six in every ten (61%) between the ages of 18 and 24 are already registered to vote. This will be the first opportunity for many of this age group to have a direct influence on the democracy and administration of their country and the low registration is concerning.
With the next national election planned for May this year, voters are making up their minds about which party to support. However, uncertainty is rife - many people are not sure which party to vote for, giving political parties the opportunity to try and influence voters before the election comes around.
Ipsos’ latest Perils of Perception study shows which key facts the online public across 37 countries get right about their society – and which they get wrong. Now in its fifth year, the survey aims to highlight how we’re wired to think in certain ways and how our environment influences our (mis)perceptions.
Ipsos South Africa has released the results of its inaugural survey measuring the influence that brands have on South Africans at an event held at Melrose Arch on Friday 16th November.
Toyota has improved on its 2016 performance in the latest Ipsos Vehicle Quality Awards. The Ipsos Vehicle Quality Survey (VQS) was conducted throughout South Africa in 2017, involving survey feedback from 7 000 owners of vehicles from 16 brands. Toyota achieved 13 gold awards – seven for passenger cars and six for LCVs – from 16 categories. This compares to 9 gold awards won by Toyota in the 2016 survey so a marked improvement year on year.
Welcome to Ipsos Update – our monthly selection of research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world. October’s edition features new papers on agile research, surviving disruption, and creating strong branded memories in ads, as well as reports on Kenya, populism, and young people globally.
The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries remains unchanged this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.
Welcome to Ipsos Update – our monthly selection of research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world. September’s edition features new papers on mystery shopping in the luxury industry, in-app advertising, and affluent travel, as well as case studies on social media data in India and current economic and demographic trends in Serbia.
