Do we like to be told what to do?

Do we like to be told what to do?

Any relaxations in lockdown restrictions, however cautious, shift the burden of responsibility a little towards individuals from government mandates. Data held within AMSR suggest that a large majority are well-disposed to this. Most of us are happy with the principle...
Is staying in our new reality?

Is staying in our new reality?

Staying in is set to be our new reality, for however long it proves. Going for an evening out is off the agenda.  For some, this will mean finding new ways to keep occupied at home.  For the majority however, an evening in was already their preference. Fully half of...
The NHS: How have attitudes and expectations changed?

The NHS: How have attitudes and expectations changed?

With the nation applauding from their doorsteps, it is clear that belief in the care and capabilities of the NHS is now very widespread. This is confirmed by an Ipsos MORI poll completed nationwide on 30th March in which people were asked how confident they were in...
Are we fit for the future?

Are we fit for the future?

As we hunker down, with most of us spending the majority of our time at home, it’s important to focus on our individual health and wellbeing. Guidance on exercising once a day is being repeated frequently.  Might the current crisis spur the nation into taking more...
What are the lessons for Labour Leadership?

What are the lessons for Labour Leadership?

With the 2020 Labour leadership contest reaching towards its climax in April, what lessons are there from the past? The AMSR | Archive of Market and Social Research has polling results from previous contests which are instructive: After James Callaghan stepped down in...
Have attitudes to the environment changed?

Have attitudes to the environment changed?

The continuous consumer study TGI has asked for respondents’ opinions on a range of topics since the mid-1980s.  Some of its attitude statements have remained constant; others have been added or removed to reflect changing times.  The area of greatest change has been...