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Survey: Filipinos Optimistic About Future
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In the most recent quarterly national survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from June 28 to July 1, 2023, it was revealed that 46% of adult Filipinos are optimistic about their quality of life improving in the next 12 months.
This optimism, referred to as "Optimists" by SWS, signifies a positive outlook on their future well-being. The survey also indicated that 44% of respondents believe their quality of life will remain the same ("No Change"), while 5% expressed pessimism that it will worsen ("Pessimists"). Notably, 5% of participants did not provide an answer to this question.
The resulting Net Personal Optimism score, calculated as the percentage of Optimists minus Pessimists, stands at an excellent +41, according to SWS classifications.
This score reflects a more positive outlook among Filipinos compared to previous months, as it is 3 points higher than the +38 score recorded in March 2023.
The Net Personal Optimism score increased by 12 points in the Visayas, reaching a very high +39. Balance Luzon saw a 7-point increase, reaching an excellent +44. In Metro Manila, the score remained excellent at +41, only down slightly by 4 points. However, Mindanao experienced an 11-point decline, with the score falling from excellent to very high at +36.
The level of optimism also varied among different educational backgrounds. Net Personal Optimism remained excellent among college graduates and junior high school graduates, with scores increasing by 5 points. Among those who finished elementary or had some high school education, optimism remained very high, while those with no formal education or limited elementary education reported high levels of optimism.
The survey also found that those who experienced positive changes in their quality of life over the past year ("Gainers") had a significantly higher Net Personal Optimism score, classified as excellent (+65). This was in contrast to those whose quality of life worsened ("Losers"), who had a fair Net Personal Optimism score (+18). Those whose quality of life remained unchanged also had a very high Net Personal Optimism score (+35).
The survey revealed that Net Personal Optimism was highest among adults from families that did not experience hunger in the past three months, with an excellent score of +42. In contrast, those from families who experienced moderate hunger had a very high score of +34, and those from families experiencing severe hunger had a fair score of +17.
This optimism, referred to as "Optimists" by SWS, signifies a positive outlook on their future well-being. The survey also indicated that 44% of respondents believe their quality of life will remain the same ("No Change"), while 5% expressed pessimism that it will worsen ("Pessimists"). Notably, 5% of participants did not provide an answer to this question.
The resulting Net Personal Optimism score, calculated as the percentage of Optimists minus Pessimists, stands at an excellent +41, according to SWS classifications.
This score reflects a more positive outlook among Filipinos compared to previous months, as it is 3 points higher than the +38 score recorded in March 2023.
The Net Personal Optimism score increased by 12 points in the Visayas, reaching a very high +39. Balance Luzon saw a 7-point increase, reaching an excellent +44. In Metro Manila, the score remained excellent at +41, only down slightly by 4 points. However, Mindanao experienced an 11-point decline, with the score falling from excellent to very high at +36.
The level of optimism also varied among different educational backgrounds. Net Personal Optimism remained excellent among college graduates and junior high school graduates, with scores increasing by 5 points. Among those who finished elementary or had some high school education, optimism remained very high, while those with no formal education or limited elementary education reported high levels of optimism.
The survey also found that those who experienced positive changes in their quality of life over the past year ("Gainers") had a significantly higher Net Personal Optimism score, classified as excellent (+65). This was in contrast to those whose quality of life worsened ("Losers"), who had a fair Net Personal Optimism score (+18). Those whose quality of life remained unchanged also had a very high Net Personal Optimism score (+35).
The survey revealed that Net Personal Optimism was highest among adults from families that did not experience hunger in the past three months, with an excellent score of +42. In contrast, those from families who experienced moderate hunger had a very high score of +34, and those from families experiencing severe hunger had a fair score of +17.
Oct 20, 2023
