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November 15, 2022

What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?

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What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?
Majorities say voting, helping reduce climate change effects, staying informed, getting COVID-19 vaccination are important for being a good member of society
Ideological left more likely to say climate conscious choices are very important than those on the right
Necessity of believing in God to be moral linked to importance of attending religious services
Large majorities consider voting in elections important for being a good member of society
Governing party supporters see voting as more important
Older adults more likely to say voting is important than younger adults in some countries
Taking steps to mitigate climate change seen as very important to being good member of society
Women more likely to say climate conscious decisions are very important
Majorities say receiving a coronavirus vaccine is important to be a good citizen
Following domestic politics seen by most as important to be a good citizen
In most countries, more importance is placed on keeping up with domestic politics than foreign affairs
Most consider demonstrating on behalf of important issues important to be a good citizen
Political divide over importance of demonstrations
Majorities in many countries say religious attendance not important for being a good member of society
Places where religion is seen as more important are more likely to see religious attendance as very important to be a good citizen
Those on ideological right more likely to see religious attendance as important
Substantial variation across countries when it comes to what makes someone a good member of society, although voting is top choice in most nations

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