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Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

According to a joint study by Istanbul University and Medipol University, consumers' purchasing power has changed significantly alongside economic difficulties and contraction. Striking data emerged regarding consumers' preferences for marriage, having children, credit card usage, and investments.

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Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

According to a study conducted online via Google Forms in October 2024 by a research team consisting of Prof. Dr. Süphan Nâsır, Head of the Marketing Department at Istanbul University Faculty of Economics, Dr. Yonca Nilay Baş, and Dr. Fatma Betül Ortaköy from Medipol University, data was shared on how economic conditions shape individuals' consumption preferences, budget planning, and spending priorities.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

The survey yielded striking results.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

Here are the survey results...
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

1,968 people participated in the research, and their employment statuses were listed as follows:

33% private sector,

21% public sector,

21% retired, and

13% employers or tradespeople.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

CITIZENS' DECISIONS TO MARRY AND HAVE CHILDREN DEPEND ON THE ECONOMY

Economic conditions emerged as a determining factor in decisions regarding marriage and having children, with 76% of participants stating that the current economic situation affects these decisions.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

CREDIT CARDS INCREASE INDEBTEDNESS: MAKING ENDS MEET IS BECOMING DIFFICULT

While 95% of the survey participants stated that they use credit cards, 35% expressed that they use them to avoid carrying cash, and 30% to make installment purchases.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

SATISFACTION WITH THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ECONOMIC SITUATION FAILS THE TEST

One of the most notable aspects of the survey was recorded as the education system and the economic situation.

85.80% of citizens expressed that they are not satisfied with education at all.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

The rate of those who expressed that they are not satisfied with the economic situation rose to 84.80%.
Survey results reveal: What is the level of satisfaction with the education system and economic situation?

GOLD RECORDED AS THE CITIZENS' INVESTMENT VEHICLE BY A WIDE MARGIN

When citizens were asked about their preferred investment vehicle, it was stated that 25.81% prefer gold, followed by foreign currency in 2nd place with 19.14%. The difference between these two investment vehicles did not go unnoticed. Stocks took 3rd place.