2 in 3 adults (66%) think Gen Z are more self-care focused than older generations, especially when it comes to proactive wellbeing and mental health.

 

International Self-Care Day is observed annually on July 24th. It's a day dedicated to promoting the importance of self-care as a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual health. The day encourages individuals to prioritize activities that help them recharge, manage stress, and improve their overall quality of life. We asked adults in Ireland their thoughts on self-care.

 

 

·       Over 1 in 3 adults (35%) think the biggest barrier stopping them from prioritizing self-care is the lack of time and 23% think the biggest barrier is the cost or access to resources.

 

·       Over half (54%) of adults think employers can better support emotional wellbeing in the workplace by offering flexible working options. This is highest for Millennials with 67% thinking this would support emotional wellbeing.

 

 

·       57% of Gen Z think employers can better support wellbeing by encouraging mini-breaks and 32% think they should run self-care awareness initiatives.

 

 

·       36% of adults say they only take out time for their mental wellbeing a few times a year, 16% take out time a few times a month, and 16% take out time once a week.

 

 

·       41% of adults think self-care can be a personal empowerment tool and a commercial opportunity it just depends on the intent.

 

·       More than 1 in 2 (58%) adults think “digital detox” is becoming the new form of self-care and taking time offline improves their mood, focus, and sleep quality.

 

 

·       54% of respondents think that social media hinders self-care as it creates pressure to be seen doing it rather than truly benefiting from it and 41% think it can lead to toxic positivity or unrealistic self-care standards.

 

 

·       1 in 3 adults think that the wellness “hype” can make people feel they’re not doing self-care “right” unless it’s aesthetic or expensive.

 

 

·       39% of adults don’t think wellness apps long-term wellbeing as they rely too much on streaks or “perfect” use and 34% think they create pressure, guilt, or screen fatigue.

 

For more statistics you can visit us at our blog: https://ireachhq.com/blog

 

About iReach Insights

iReach Insights provides a range of research and market intelligence services in Ireland and Europe. iReach has built a Consumer Decisions Research Panel of 40,000 members in Ireland, delivering robust research insights. The survey questions were included in the Nationally Representative iReach Consumer Decisions Omnibus run between the 4^th and 13^th of July and has a 3% Confidence Interval and 95% Confidence Level.

 

Questions asked of adults nationwide:

 

Q1. How often do you take time out for your mental wellbeing?

Q2. What’s the biggest barrier stopping people from prioritising self-care?

Q3. How can employers better support emotional wellbeing in the workplace?

Q4. Do you think self-care has become commercialised or is it empowering?

Q5. Do you think Gen Z are more self-care focused than older generations?

Q6. Do you think “digital detox” is becoming the new form of self-care?

Q7. How do you think social media may encourage or hinder self-care?

Q8. How do you think wellness apps genuinely do/ don't improve long-term wellbeing?

Q9. Do you believe missing climate targets will have long-term economic consequences for Ireland?

Q10. How optimistic are you about Ireland’s ability to reach net-zero by 2050?

 

iReach Insights Limited – Temple Hall, Temple Road, Blackrock, CO. Dublin, IRELAND.

iReach Managing Director: Oisin Byrne
T: 01-214 3740 or email: oisin.byrne@ireachhq.com or phone 086 8506364

 

 

46% of adults in Ireland think the response of the Irish government to the war in Palestine has been good with 10% of those thinking it’s been very good.

 

 

·       Over half (53%) of males in Ireland think the response of the Irish government to the war in Palestine has been good versus 40% of females in Ireland.

 

 

·       60% of respondents believe that Ireland should take a stronger public stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

 

·       This number is highest for adults aged 25-34 with 75% thinking that Ireland should take a stronger public stance.

 

·       In terms of providing humanitarian support, 75% of adults would like to see Ireland provide aid, 62% feel they should provide diplomacy, and 38% think they should provide refugee support.

 

 

·       83% of adults aged 18-24 think Ireland should provide aid and 57% think they should provide refugee support.

 

·       65% of adults feel impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza and the West Bank with 25% of these feeling very impacted.

 

 

For more statistics you can visit us at our blog: https://ireachhq.com/blog

 

About iReach Insights

iReach Insights provides a range of research and market intelligence services in Ireland and Europe. iReach has built a Consumer Decisions Research Panel of 40,000 members in Ireland, delivering robust research insights. The survey questions were included in the Nationally Representative iReach Consumer Decisions Omnibus run between the 29^th of May and 5^th of June and has a 3% Confidence Interval and 95% Confidence Level.

 

Questions asked of adults nationwide:

 

Q1. To what extent do you feel emotionally impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza and the West Bank?

Q2. How would you rate the response of the Irish government to the war in Palestine?

Q3. Do you believe Ireland should take a stronger public stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict?

Q4. What level of support should Ireland provide in humanitarian terms?

 

iReach Insights Limited – Temple Hall, Temple Road, Blackrock, CO. Dublin, IRELAND.

iReach Managing Director: Oisin Byrne
T: 01-214 3740 or email: oisin.byrne@ireachhq.com or phone 086 8506364

 

 

62% of adults don’t think that humanitarian issues are being adequately reported.

 

We are bombarded with so many sources of disinformation and misinformation, the majority of adults (77%) rely on TV and traditional news for updates on the conflict in Gaza.

 

 

·       47% rely on international media for updates about the conflict in Gaza and 41% rely on social media for updates.

 

 

·       65% of adults aged 25-34 primarily rely on social media for updates on the war.

 

 

·       Over half (55%) are confident that their primary news source provides a balanced coverage of the war in Palestine. 21% of those are very confident.

 

 

·       60% of adults would stop supporting a brand due to its perceived stance or silence on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

 

 

·       This is highest for adults aged 25-34 with 64% saying they would stop supporting a brand.

 

 

·       65% of adults feel impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza and the West Bank with 25% of these feeling very impacted.

 

 

For more statistics you can visit us at our blog: https://ireachhq.com/blog

 

About iReach Insights

iReach Insights provides a range of research and market intelligence services in Ireland and Europe. iReach has built a Consumer Decisions Research Panel of 40,000 members in Ireland, delivering robust research insights. The survey questions were included in the Nationally Representative iReach Consumer Decisions Omnibus run between the 29^th of May and 5^th of June and has a 3% Confidence Interval and 95% Confidence Level.

 

Questions asked of adults nationwide:

 

Q1. Which sources do you rely on for updates about the conflict?

Q2. How confident are you that your primary news source provides balanced coverage of the war in Palestine?

Q3. To what extent do you feel emotionally impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza and the West Bank?

Q4. Would you stop supporting a brand due to its perceived stance (or silence) on the Israel-Palestine conflict?

 

iReach Insights Limited – Temple Hall, Temple Road, Blackrock, CO. Dublin, IRELAND.

iReach Managing Director: Oisin Byrne
T: 01-214 3740 or email: oisin.byrne@ireachhq.com or phone 086 8506364

 

 

Only 1 in 5 adults in Ireland (20%) believe that Ireland is on track to meet its climate targets.

 

 

·       Over half (58%) of adults think that the Transport sector in Ireland contributes most to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions, followed by Technology/ Data Centres (51%), and then Agriculture (50%).

 

 

·       In order to help Ireland meet its emissions targets, 69% would support expanding wind/ solar panel, 59% would support retrofitting homes, and 41% would support taxing high-emissions vehicles.

 

 

·       47% of adults are aware of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions targets for 2030 to 2050 with 14% very aware.

 

 

·       71% of respondents agree that more government funding should be allocated to support farmers in reducing emissions.

 

·       When thinking about Ireland failing to meet its emissions targets, 1 in 3 adults are most concerned about the extreme weather, 28% are most concerned about EU fines, and 22% are worried about the economic cost.

 

·       67% of adults believe that missing climate targets will have long-term economic consequences for Ireland.

 

·       More than 1 in 3 (34%) would be willing to pay more in taxes or levies if it helped Ireland meet its climate goals.

 

 

·       30% of respondents have seen or heard recent campaigns encouraging emissions reductions.

·       Only 24% of adults are optimistic about Ireland’s ability to reach net-zero by 2050 with 8% of those very optimistic.

 

 

For more statistics you can visit us at our blog: https://ireachhq.com/blog

 

About iReach Insights

iReach Insights provides a range of research and market intelligence services in Ireland and Europe. iReach has built a Consumer Decisions Research Panel of 40,000 members in Ireland, delivering robust research insights. The survey questions were included in the Nationally Representative iReach Consumer Decisions Omnibus run between the 29^th of May and 5^th of June and has a 3% Confidence Interval and 95% Confidence Level.

 

Questions asked of adults nationwide:

 

Q1. How aware are you of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions targets for 2030 and 2050?

Q2. Do you believe Ireland is on track to meet its climate targets?

Q3. Which sectors do you think contribute most to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions?

Q4. Which of the following actions would you support to help Ireland meet its emissions targets?

Q5. Should more government funding be allocated to support farmers in reducing emissions?

Q6. Would you be willing to pay more in taxes or levies if it helped Ireland meet its climate goals?

Q7. Have you seen or heard any recent campaigns encouraging emissions reductions?

Q8. What concerns you most about Ireland failing to meet its emissions targets?

Q9. Do you believe missing climate targets will have long-term economic consequences for Ireland?

Q10. How optimistic are you about Ireland’s ability to reach net-zero by 2050?

 

iReach Insights Limited – Temple Hall, Temple Road, Blackrock, CO. Dublin, IRELAND.

iReach Managing Director: Oisin Byrne
T: 01-214 3740 or email: oisin.byrne@ireachhq.com or phone 086 8506364