Social listening: How do Filipino social media users view Pope Francis’ ruling to bless same-sex couples?
A social listening report from Capstone-Intel Corporation suggests that while some 25 percent of Filipino social media users are receptive to the idea of blessing same-sex couples, a number of negative mentions about blessing same-sex couples remain the majority. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. It is committed to helping its clients solve problems, find solutions, grow markets and constituencies, build reputations, navigate risks, manage crises, and be the country’s leading private research and intelligence agency. Background In a historic decision approved by Pope Francis, the Vatican announced on Monday, December 18, 2023, that same-sex couples may receive blessings from Roman Catholic priests as long as the ceremonies or rites are not part of the regular church liturgies. A document that came from the Vatican’s doctrinal office stated that such blessings would not be legitimate irregular situations; rather it is an indication that God embraces everybody, thereby overturning a proclamation they had published in 2021. It further stated that it is not to be mistaken with the sacrament of heterosexual marriage. While some hailed the Vatican declaration as an important milestone in ending intolerance in the Catholic Church, organizations representing LGBTQ+ people worried that it reinforced the church’s belief that same-sex relationships are inferior to heterosexual partnerships. Methodology Capstone-Intel Corp. examined the online presence of the Pope’s decision in the country as a topic of discussion over the past three days, from December 18, 2023, to December 20, 2023, by utilizing all publicly accessible posts from social and non-social media platforms in order to gather the sentiments of the public about the landmark ruling. Facebook Performance Capstone-Intel found that the Vatican’s ruling garnered a 1,649.7 engagement score for its 52 total post count, which yielded over 4,504 total reaction count. When broken down, “Facebook like” accounts for 52.6 percent of the total reactions, with 2,368. Followed by “Facebook love” with 1,160 reactions (25.8 percent), “Facebook haha” with 469 (10.4 percent), “Facebook sad” with 283 (6.3 percent), “Facebook wow” with 123 (2.7 percent), and “Facebook angry” with 101 reactions (2.3 percent). Looking at the data, the majority of “Facebook like” reactions can be attributed to several Filipino social media users showing neutrality over the issue while the heart reactions, which came second in the most number of reactions, are those who support and are happy about the landmark ruling. Online mentions Capstone-Intel likewise revealed that the landmark ruling received 93.8 percent negative mentions, and the remaining 6.3 percent were positive mentions. This means that the article mentions the landmark ruling was mostly angled negatively since the issue remains a hot topic across nations. It is also worth noting that the Vatican’s ruling received 44,151 social media reach, while its non-social media reach yielded over 65,589 non-social media reach. Top posts In terms of top posts, the top post for the Vatican’s ruling to bless same-sex couples was a Facebook post from Rappler, featuring Archbishop Socrates Villegas who was the first Filipino bishop to release guidelines about blessing same-sex couples, which received 383.9 engagement score. This was followed by another post from the Catholic Study Fellowship, which featured the guidelines from the Vatican City about blessing same-sex couples. This post yielded a total of 264.3 engagement score. The third most engaging post for the Vatican’s landmark ruling was another post from the Catholic Study Fellowship, featuring a priest who was interviewed about the ruling made by the Vatican City, yielding a total engagement score of 252.7. While the discussion was truly a landmark and historical, the issue did not gain much traction since some Filipinos are still guarded by their traditional Roman Catholic doctrine, which only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman. However, the Vatican made it clear that the landmark ruling does not equate to marriage.
Survey Questionnaires: The Key to Gathering Accurate and Relevant Data
When designing survey questionnaires, it is important to carefully consider the common questions that are included. These questions serve as the backbone of the survey, providing valuable information and insights into the respondents’ opinions, preferences, behaviors, and demographics. By understanding the common questions that are commonly included in survey questionnaires and their purpose, researchers can gather accurate and relevant data to analyze and draw meaningful conclusions. One common question in survey questionnaires is the demographic question. This type of question helps researchers understand the characteristics of the respondents, such as their age, gender, income level, education level, and geographic location. Demographic questions are essential for segmenting and analyzing data based on different groups, allowing researchers to identify patterns and trends that may exist among specific demographics. Additionally, demographic questions help ensure that the sample is representative of the target population, enhancing the validity and reliability of the survey results. By including demographic questions, researchers can contextualize and interpret the responses more effectively, leading to more accurate and actionable findings. Another common question in survey questionnaires is the Likert scale question. It was developed by Rensis Likert, an influential American social psychologist, in the 1930s and has since become one of the most widely used tools in social science research. Likert scale questions ask respondents to rate their level of agreement or disagreement with a statement on a scale, typically ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree.” This type of question allows researchers to measure the intensity or strength of respondents’ attitudes, opinions, or perceptions on a particular topic. The Likert scale provides a quantitative measure, enabling researchers to assign numerical values to the responses and analyze the data statistically. Likert scale questions are widely used in social science research, psychology, sociology, marketing research, and customer satisfaction surveys, as they provide a structured and standardized way to measure subjective concepts. By including Likert scale questions, researchers can capture nuanced responses and make meaningful comparisons between different groups or variables. More about Rensis Likert Rensis Likert was an American social psychologist and organizational theorist who made significant contributions to the fields of management and leadership. Born on August 5, 1903, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Likert’s work focused on understanding and improving the effectiveness of organizations through the study of human behavior. He obtained a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University in 1932 and began his academic career as a professor at the University of Michigan, where he later became the director of the Institute for Social Research. Likert is best known for developing the Likert Scale, a psychometric scale used to measure attitudes and opinions. He believed that leadership style and organizational climate were crucial factors in employee motivation and performance. Likert’s research revealed that a participative leadership style, characterized by open communication and collaboration between leaders and subordinates, resulted in higher productivity and satisfaction among employees. This finding challenged traditional hierarchical approaches to management and advocated for a more democratic and inclusive approach. Likert’s work had a profound impact on the field of organizational behavior and continues to be influential in modern management practices.
Public Perspectives on Transportation
We are confident that this survey provides valuableinsights into the Public Perspectives on Transportation are explored in four key areas. The sample of 1,502 respondents ensures a high level of accuracy, with a margin of error of ±3 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. Subnational estimates for regions have varying margins of error from ±6 percent for Metro Manila, balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This survey was conducted from November 22 to 29, 2023. Read document below for full study results Survey Type: Panel Survey Availability: PDF, Web Visualization: Not yet available Please complete the form to request a copy of the study. Your name Your email Your contact number Your message (optional) Δ Data Visualization
Food Security: Exploring the Availability, Accessibility, Utilization, Stability, and Sustainability
The survey was conducted over a two-week period. The research team followed a comprehensive process, including instrument preparation, data gathering, result analysis, and report compilation. The survey received 1,502 responses, ensuring a representative sample of the population. The respondents were stratified based on regional distribution, reflecting the demographic proportions derived from the 2020 national census. Read document below for full study results Survey Type: Panel Survey Availability: PDF, Web Visualization: N/A Data Visualization
Supermarket group says nat’l gov’t must develop local industries amid ‘pressing’ food insecurity
Amid the easing inflation rate in the Philippines, the president of a retail group revealed that in order for the Philippines to “have a brighter future” in the next 20 years, the government has to establish its local industries as Filipinos bear the brunt of “shrinkflation.” This was highlighted during the media forum organized by Capstone-Intel Corporation when it revealed its latest survey on food security where it said only approximately six out of 10 Filipinos will be food-secured in the next six months. According to Steven Cua, president of the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (PAGASA), although the country has reached the curb of rising inflation rates, the nation is now facing “shrinkflation” in order for retailers to cater to the budget of consumers. “Shrinkflation, pinag-uusapan natin, nagtataas ang presyo, lumiliit ang laman. Sobrang liit na eh [halos] wala nang laman. Sobrang liit na, eh. For example ‘yung sardinas, 155 (grams) is the regular size [of sardines] naging 140 (grams) para mag-shoot sa budget ng mamimili,” Cua said. As per the results of the survey, most households (46 percent) said they spend P1,001 – P2,500 on food purchases weekly, adding that the consistent rise in food costs could financially distress Filipino households. “Stability in food costs is critical for family budgeting nationwide. Persistently elevated food inflation could rapidly push more households into financial distress without mechanisms to offset price pressures on key dietary necessities,” Capstone-Intel Research and Publications Director Ella Kristina Domingo-Coronel said, referring to the results of the survey. Cua said that due to these rising food costs, the national government has to support the establishment of its local industries in order to address the pressing food insecurity in the country, highlighting that if not taken into consideration, more Filipinos will become unemployed in the coming years. “Either we have to come up with new brands or a lot of foreigners are coming in with their brands. That’s another surge of [unemployment]. Mawawalan ng trabaho ang mga Pinoy, tapos imported na lang para mas mura and heyday for smugglers,” he noted. “You have to think of our own. We have to develop our industries if 20 years from now we want to see a brighter future,” he added. PAGASA likewise said that although food prices have already “slowed down” he hopes that the inflation rate would also slow down. Cua also said that in developing local industries, the government also has to study the market in order to fully grasp the needs of the consumers. Meanwhile, Capstone-Intel’s Chief Data Scientist Dr. Guido David said that while food security is an issue that needs to be addressed, the problem of food insecurity is not an issue that the country would face in the next six months. “My impression is, we personally feel the security for food but we are also aware that we have to sort out issues regarding food security. Food security is an issue but not an issue for the next six months. So, ‘yun ‘yung impression ko,” he said. During the forum, Capstone-Intel’s survey revealed that while the majority of the respondents, or 59 percent have described themselves as “very secured” or “secured” in terms of food security for the next six months, 42 percent have some concern with 34 percent saying they are neither secured nor insecure and 8 percent either “insecure” or “very insecure.” **** To know more about the data, please click here. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. It is committed to helping its clients solve problems, find solutions, grow markets and constituencies, build reputations, navigate risks, manage crises, and be the country’s leading private research and intelligence agency.
