Public opinion

Why they might be wrong & other perils of perception.

Optimism prevails about access to digital tools and technology.

Almost a third of people globally have gained weight during pandemic, despite awareness of link between obesity and COVID-19 outcomes.

More than half of the global population would rather exercise more and/or eat more healthily, but not diet as the actions they would take when trying to lose weight. But from a dietary perspective, sugar is seen as the main component that people would look to reduce or eliminate to help with weight loss.

Entrepreneurial spirit is up among women and younger adults.

Snap Ipsos poll finds half of Americans think the unrest is an attempted coup.

New Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey following the release of a vaccine in the U.S. and U.K finds intentions to get vaccinated up in both countries, but down in several others as many worry about side effects.

The final edition of Ipsos Update of 2020 includes research and analysis on key topics including health, sustainability, gender equality and retail. We also look at public opinion on international security and the reputation of different countries around the world.

New Zealand gets top marks for how they’ve dealt with Covid-19; United States gets failing grade; opinions about the who are mixed.