South African Parents Are Close with Their Kids and Want Them to Be Well-Educated

Like parents everywhere, they worry about their children’s future. But more than parents everywhere, they want their kids to have a formal education in the best schools possible.

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In the Next Decade, Young South Africans Crave Stability and Better Employment Prospects

New research on how the events of 2020 affected South African teens and young adults, and what they hope for in the 10 years to come.

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In Covid-19 Lockdown, South Africans Enjoyed Family Time but Felt Anxious About the Economy

Results from our online survey of South Africans six weeks into the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Despite Financial Concerns, Nigerian Families Nurtured Good Habits in Covid-19 Lockdown

Our survey of Nigerians during Covid-19 lockdown reveals that alongside the economic distress, families enjoyed having extra time for bonding and self-care.

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South Africans Are Optimistic About AI, but Unsure of How It Affects Them

When we polled South Africans about their perspectives on artificial intelligence, we found a mix of fear and anticipation.

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South African Dads Are Involved and Inspired

Fathers in South Africa are hands-on in raising their children – and making healthy choices for themselves, too.

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South African Teens Are Socially Pressured, Entrepreneurial, and Believe in the Power of the Internet

Our latest research on what life is like for teens in South Africa.

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Young South Africans Are Woke, Want Better, and Plan to Vote in Their General Elections

As their country’s general elections approached, South African youth felt disconnected from their political parties – as well as active in their communities and committed to voting nonetheless.

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For South African Parents, Play and Technology Are Educational

Parents of preschoolers in South Africa believe that their kids learn best through play – and that technology is making their kids smarter.

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For South Africa Youth, Technology Is a Source of Anxiety and Inspiration

Youth in South Africa are using technology to drive social change. But being constantly connected to all that’s happening in the world can be stressful...

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Giuliana Dias, Paramount Insights

In South Africa, Generation X Is Redefining Adulthood

A look at how Gen Xers in South Africa differ from their global peers.

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Giuliana Dias, Paramount Insights