SCIC Global Poverty Research Report December, 2010
How the study was conducted • An online survey was conducted with 827 Saskatchewan residents – Sampling from the Angus Reid Forum, an on-line panel representative of the provincial population The study was in field from September 15 th – 17 th , 2010 – – The results presented have a margin of error of + 3.4, 19 times out of 20. – The data in this report has been weighted to Saskatchewan Statistics Canada 2006 Census data for age and gender. • A portion of the survey was also conducted online with 1,013 Canadian respondents from the Angus Reid National Omnibus, in order to provide a national comparison. – The Angus Reid National Omnibus is a national panel balanced to the statistical profile of the Canadian population • The Angus Reid Forum (ARF) is Canada’s premier national online panel comprised of a nationally representative subset of over 100,000 Canadians. ARF has received critical acclaim for consistently out performing other leading research firms in Canadian election result prediction as well as overall panel quality. 2
Who we heard from in Saskatchewan n=827 Region Gender Age Base: All Respondents n=827 3
Who we heard from in Canada n=1013 Age Gender Region Base: All Respondents n=827 4
The importance of Global Poverty to the people of Saskatchewan 5
Saskatchewan residents rate Poverty as the most important Global Issue % Total (n=827) % Total (n=827) Base: All SK respondents (n=827) Q2. From this list of global social issues, please indicate which you personally feel are the 3 most important. 6
In spite of it’s importance, it Global Poverty receives less media attention than other issues Rarely/Never Very Often/Sometimes Rarely/Never Very Often/Sometimes Natural Disasters Terrorism Trade/Economic Issues Environmental Degradation Political Stability Global Poverty in terms of Hunger/Clean Water Disease Protection Human Rights/Women's Rights (Justice Issues) World Drug Trade Nature Conservation Animal Conservation Arms Trade/Arms Control Infant/Child Mortality 7 Base: All SK respondents (n=827). Q1. How often do you hear about the following issues from the media (i.e. newspaper, radio, television, internet etc.)?
How Saskatchewan Understands Global Poverty (Perceptions & Attitudes) 8
Just over one third of the population feels personally affected by Global Poverty Poverty Affects me Personally Poverty Affects me Personally (% Response) (% Response) Yes No Unsure 9 Base: All SK respondents. Q14. Do you feel the issue of global poverty affects you personally?
Those who feel personally affected by Global Poverty do so, primarily, for moral reasons Moral Obligation / Responsibility (NET) I feel privileged / fortunate to live in a good / wealthy country I support the cause / I need to help out I feel obligated / a responsibility to help others / those in need We are all equal / there should be no inequality Conscience / Compassion / Empathy (Sub-NET) I don't like to see people living in poverty / suffering For compassion / empathy / sadness It affects me personally / I cannot ignore it I feel guilty / it's a matter of conscience / it weighs on me Affects on Global Economy (NET) % of % of It affects everyone / we are all connected / I am part of the global community Responses Responses It affects the economy / economies are now global Unaided Unaided It impacts us / it impacts our country Education / Awareness (NET) The need to help people become self sufficient / improve their standard of living Awareness / the need to create awareness / it brings attention to the cause Lack of education / people need education Affects on Cost / Price (NET) I will pay more taxes / higher taxes It costs me money / I have to donate money / people have to donate money Terrorism / Criminal Activities (NET) Necessities of Life (NET) Hunger / hungry people / need to feed the hungry People need shelter / a place to live Personal Experience/Connections (NET) Immigration (NET) Use of Funds (NET) Other Mentions (NET) Poverty is everywhere / happens everywhere It causes disease / children's diseases / health problems It causes political unrest / political instability 10 DK / not stated Base: Global poverty effects personally (n=308). Q14a. If you feel the issue of global poverty affects you personally, how so?
Demonstrating the right values and contributing to political stability are seen as key benefits of support % Total (n=827) % Total (n=827) It demonstrates values we can be proud of Contribute to global political stability Ultimately stronger overseas economies will Collectively, create a stronger economy at home benefits with altruistic It’s fulfilling a responsibility connotations are chosen Preventing breeding grounds for terrorism most often. Improved international reputation It satisfies an innate sense of caring Improves environmental impact Other/Nothing DK/NS Base: All SK respondents (n=827) Q18. Which of the following, if any, do you feel are benefits of providing poverty reduction support to developing countries? 11
Canadians are more likely to believe their national reputation can be impacted by poverty reduction Top 2 Box Scores An increased commitment by the Federal Government to reduce global poverty will improve Canada’s international reputation An increased commitment by Canadian international development NGOs to reduce global poverty will improve Canada’s international reputation NGOs are effective in delivering programs to reduce poverty Governments and international development NGOs are collaborating to reduce global poverty An increased commitment by the Provincial/SK Government to reduce global poverty will improve the Province/SK’s NATIONAL reputation An increased commitment by the Provincial/SK Government to reduce global poverty will improve the Province/SK’s INTERNATIONAL reputation 12 Base: All respondents. Q13. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Top 2 box scores “Strongly agree, Somewhat agree”.
Engagement Personal Involvement in Global Poverty Issues 13
Global Poverty is the issue Saskatchewan residents would most like to personally get involved with Nature conservation Human rights/Women’s rights Environmental pollution Animal conservation Global poverty in terms of hunger/Clean water Infant/Child mortality Disease protection Terrorism Natural disasters Political stability World drug trade Arms trade/Arms control Trade/Economic issues 14 Base: All respondents Q8. How much would you like to personally play a role in addressing the following issues?
Global Poverty is an area of personal interest among all age groups 18 to 44 Years % Total (n=827) 44 to 65+ Years 18 to 44 Years 44 to 65+ Years Global Poverty in terms of Hunger/Clean Water (40%) Environmental Pollution (40%) Nature Conservation (37%) Human Rights/women’s rights (36%) Infant/Child Mortality (36%) Disease Protection (32%) Animal Conservation (30%) Natural Disasters (25%) Political Stability (22%) Trade/Economic Issues (21%) Terrorism (20%) Arms Trade/Arms Control (14%) World Drug Trade Significant Difference 15 (13%) Base: All SK respondents *Caution: Small base size Q8. How much would you like to personally play a role in addressing the following issues?
Nearly 60% of residents have donated funds in the past year, and nearly half report actively getting informed % Total (n=827) % Total (n=827) Donate funds Get informed (via internet, reading, social networks etc.) Talk to others about these issues Volunteer time through local social service agencies Write letters to politicians Attend information sessions Volunteer time through a local international development NGO Volunteer to work overseas Other None of the above Base: All SK respondents (n=827) Q7. Which of the following, if any, have you done to help those in need internationally in the past 12 months? 16
Those who want to personally get involved do so for moral reasons above all else I feel it’s everyone’s responsibility I feel better about myself if I’m making a contribution I feel it teaches good values to my children I feel a personal responsibility to other people who are suffering No particular reason I feel guilty that other nations are not as well off as ours I’m fearful about terrorism or political instability with under privileged countries I don’t think it is my responsibility to help those in need I feel others would think poorly of me if I didn’t do my part Base: All respondents Q9. Which of the following statements best describe your personal reason for helping those in need? 17
Saskatchewan residents indicate sending people is more effective in reducing poverty than sending aide Not very helpful/No impact Helpful Not very helpful/No impact Helpful Sending skilled individuals to developing countries to train locals Sending skilled individuals to developing countries to help build infrastructure Helping with natural disaster relief Providing medical supplies to support health problems like AIDS Supporting economic growth Helping poor countries trade Encouraging democracy Providing food from overseas to countries at the national level Providing financial aid to countries at the national government level Base: All SK respondents Q15. How helpful do you feel the following practices are in addressing poverty reduction? 18
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