“Public Opinion Trends” offers a comprehensive examination of how societal views evolve and transform across generations, focusing on the complex interplay between political ideologies, cultural values, and economic beliefs.
Through an extensive analysis of five decades of polling data and sociological studies across 30 countries, the book reveals how major historical events, technological advancement, and social movements have fundamentally reshaped public perspectives on crucial issues. The book uniquely demonstrates that opinion shifts rarely occur in isolation, instead functioning through intricate feedback loops that connect political, cultural, and economic spheres.
By analyzing data from 1970 to 2023, it identifies both cyclical patterns and unprecedented changes in public opinion, particularly highlighting the new phase of volatility brought about by the intersection of social media, demographic shifts, and economic uncertainty. The research combines traditional polling methods with modern social media sentiment analysis and demographic cohort studies, providing a multi-faceted view of opinion formation.
Written in an accessible style that balances academic rigor with practical insights, the book progresses from examining political opinion evolution through cultural transformation to economic perspective shifts. Each section is enriched with real-world case studies and supported by a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative polling data with qualitative historical analysis.
This interdisciplinary work serves as an invaluable resource for policymakers, journalists, and researchers seeking to understand and anticipate future opinion trends in developed democracies.
