Science

Special Eurobarometer

European Commission

Social values, Science and Technology

Fieldwork : January - February 2005 Publication : June 2005

Special Eurobarometer 225 / Wave 63.1 – TNS Opinion & Social

This survey was requested by Directorate General Research and coordinated by Directorate General Press and Communication

This document does not represent the point of view of the European Commission. The interpretations and opinions contained in it are solely those of the authors.

Special EUROBAROMETER 225 “Social values, Science & Technology”

Report

Table of contents

PRESENTATION ...............................................................................................2 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. Social Values / Ethics in Europe today ...............................................4 Satisfaction with life ..........................................................................4 Religious and spiritual beliefs ..............................................................7 Attitudes towards politics and current affairs....................................... 12

1.3.1 Interest ......................................................................................... 12 1.3.2 Level of information ........................................................................ 14 1.3.3 Involvement................................................................................... 17 1.4. Views on the environment ................................................................ 20 1.4.1 Human progress and the environment ............................................... 20 1.4.2 Protection of animal rights................................................................ 26 1.5. 1.6. 2. 2.1. 2.2. Gender equality .............................................................................. 27 Children’s upbringing....................................................................... 32 Actors and decision-making in Science and Technology ...................37...