Social research
Read the latest reports on topics such as liveability, local authority performance, trust in public services and reform.
- Sustainability Issues in the Retail Sector
- This report summarises the findings of a number of pieces of thought leadership work by Ipsos MORI's Reputation Centre. It comprises research among the on-line British public and a study of 'experts' in the field of retail and sustainability. We interviewed a number of leading authorities including high street retailers and product manufacturers, trade and consumer associations, leading academics, think tanks and consultants, relevant financial analysts and journalists and NGOs and Government departments.
- By Jenny Dawkins, Helen Lamb, Mei Lock & Jane Robinson
- February 2008
- Closing The Gaps: Crime & Public Perceptions
- This report explores why the gap between actual crime and the perception of crime exists and considers what government can do to improve public perceptions.
- Bobby Duffy, Rhonda Wake, Tamara Burrows and Pamela Bremner
- January 2008
- End Of Year Review 2007
- The Ipsos MORI 2007 Review, covering some of the key findings from our research for a wide range of government departments and businesses.
- December 2007
- Road Pricing At The Crossroads
- A paper reviewing new and existing public opinion research on road pricing schemes
- Rebecca Klahr and Ben Marshall
- October 2007
- Tipping Point Or Turning Point? Social Marketing & Climate Change
- This report focuses on the perspectives of the public — the way they think and behave in relation to climate change, as well as their values and aspirations.
- Phil Downing and Joe Ballantyne
- July 2007
- Socio-Political Influencers
- A report on the key findings of a research study carried out by Ipsos MORI's Participation Unit to explore theories of influence and consequently to identify a more meaningful socio-political Influencer group.
- Blair's Britain: The Social & Cultural Legacy
- Social and cultural trends in Britain 1997-2007 and what they mean for the future
- Ben Marshall, Bobby Duffy, Julian Thompson, Sarah Castell and Suzanne Hall
- June 2007
- Blair's Britain: The Political Legacy
- Political trends in Britain 1997-2007 and what they mean for the future
- Dr Roger Mortimore, Julia Clark and Naomi Pollard
- June 2007
- Ingredients for Community Engagement: The Civic Pioneer Experience
- It is well recognised that local authorities play a crucial role in civil renewal. In response to this the Community Empowerment Division (formerly at the Home Office but now part of the Department for Communities and Local Government DCLG) in partnership with the Local Government Association and the Society for Local Authority Chief Executives developed the Civic Pioneer initiative. We have conducted research across a selection of authorities exploring the key ingredients in local councils and areas that can help or hinder engagement and this report outlines the main findings.
- Frontiers of Performance in Local Government IV: Place Shapers or Shaped by Place?
- Frontiers of Performance in Local Government IV is the latest in the Ipsos MORI series which seeks to provide the most recent and meaningful analysis of public perceptions around the performance of local authorities, based on the Autumn 2006 BVPI General User Satisfaction Survey, undertaken by all English local authorities.
- Anti-Social Behaviour And Respect: People, Place And Perceptions
- This report is the first to map how anti-social behaviour is perceived at a local level across all parts of England and how these views are changing over time. Tailored analysis enables us to identify where perceptions are not as we might expect; in some areas perceptions of anti-social behaviour are better than we would predict, in others they are worse.