Total responses in dataset: 10022

Demographics

Gender
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Male 5,066 50.5 5 050%
Female 4,956 49.5 4 950%
Q_Orientation: Sexual Orientation
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Heterosexual – attracted to the opposite sex 7,588 75.7 7 570%
Prefer not to answer 1,306 13.0 1 300%
Bisexual – attracted to both the male and female sex 517 5.2 520%
Others 315 3.1 310%
Asexual – have low/absent sexual desire 243 2.4 240%
Gay/Lesbian – attracted to the same sex 53 0.5 50%
Age Group
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
25-34 3,321 33.1 3 310%
18-24 2,402 24.0 2 400%
45+ 2,366 23.6 2 360%
35-44 1,933 19.3 1 930%
Region
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
North India, Central India 3,396 33.9 3 390%
South India 2,894 28.9 2 890%
West India 2,070 20.7 2 070%
East India, Northeast India 1,662 16.6 1 660%
State
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Maharashtra 1,536 15.3 1 530%
Kerala 1,060 10.6 1 060%
Delhi 1,011 10.1 1 010%
Uttar Pradesh 859 8.6 860%
West Bengal 768 7.7 770%
Karnataka 646 6.4 640%
Tamil Nadu 505 5.0 500%
Gujarat 492 4.9 490%
Telangana 386 3.9 390%
Rajasthan 355 3.5 350%
Bihar 309 3.1 310%
Madhya Pradesh 298 3.0 300%
Andhra Pradesh 289 2.9 290%
Haryana 211 2.1 210%
Punjab 198 2.0 200%
Odisha 164 1.6 160%
Jharkhand 151 1.5 150%
Assam 146 1.5 150%
Uttarakhand 142 1.4 140%
Jammu & Kashmir 103 1.0 100%
Chhattisgarh 84 0.8 80%
Chandigarh 77 0.8 80%
Nagaland 61 0.6 60%
Himachal Pradesh 57 0.6 60%
Goa 35 0.3 30%
Meghalaya 21 0.2 20%
Manipur 14 0.1 10%
Tripura 12 0.1 10%
Puducherry 7 0.1 10%
Arunachal Pradesh 6 0.1 10%
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 5 0.0 0%
Mizoram 5 0.0 0%
Sikkim 5 0.0 0%
Daman & Diu 3 0.0 0%
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 1 0.0 0%
City Tier
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Tier 1 3,905 39.0 3 900%
Tier 3 3,654 36.5 3 650%
Tier 2 2,463 24.6 2 460%
Marital Status
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Married 5,189 51.8 5 180%
Single 4,047 40.4 4 040%
In relationship, but not living with partner 339 3.4 340%
Living with partner 252 2.5 250%
Widowed 89 0.9 90%
Divorced 66 0.7 70%
Separated 40 0.4 40%
Education Level
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
University first degree (e.g. BA, BSc) 4,101 40.9 4 090%
University higher degree (Masters, MBA, PhD) 2,651 26.5 2 650%
Professional higher education (e.g. to qualify as a lawyer, accountant) 1,272 12.7 1 270%
Secondary school 1,123 11.2 1 120%
Vocational college education (e.g. to qualify as an electrician, nurse) and general junior college education 534 5.3 530%
None of these 182 1.8 180%
Upper Primary school 114 1.1 110%
Lower Primary school 45 0.4 40%
Employment Status
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Working full time (30 or more hours per week) 5,305 52.9 5 290%
Full time student 1,602 16.0 1 600%
Working part time (8-29 hours a week) 1,012 10.1 1 010%
Unemployed 715 7.1 710%
Working part time (Less than 8 hours a week) 532 5.3 530%
Not working 471 4.7 470%
Other 207 2.1 210%
Retired 178 1.8 180%
Employee Type
Valid N = 9950 | Missing = 72
Response n %
Employee 4,655 46.8 4 680%
Not applicable 3,335 33.5 3 350%
Self-employed 1,960 19.7 1 970%
Religion
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Hinduism 6,932 69.2 6 920%
Islam 1,142 11.4 1 140%
Christianity 659 6.6 660%
Prefer not to say 558 5.6 560%
None - not religious 282 2.8 280%
Jainism 160 1.6 160%
Sikhism 157 1.6 160%
Buddhism 76 0.8 80%
Other religion 40 0.4 40%
Judaism 8 0.1 10%
Zoroastrianism 8 0.1 10%
Caste Category
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
General 5,495 54.8 5 480%
OBC 2,861 28.5 2 850%
Prefer not to answer 663 6.6 660%
SC 530 5.3 530%
ST 279 2.8 280%
Not applicable 194 1.9 190%
Socio-Economic Classification (SEC)
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
A1 5,410 54.0 5 400%
A2 2,559 25.5 2 550%
A3 1,116 11.1 1 110%
B1 462 4.6 460%
B2 197 2.0 200%
C1 145 1.4 140%
C2 62 0.6 60%
D1 42 0.4 40%
D2 12 0.1 10%
E1 9 0.1 10%
E2 7 0.1 10%
E3 1 0.0 0%
Q_Salary: Approximate Gross Monthly Salary
Valid N = 6849 | Missing = 3173
Response n %
30,000-50,000 INR 1,165 17.0 1 700%
50,000-75,000 INR 980 14.3 1 430%
20,000-30,000 INR 882 12.9 1 290%
75,000-1,00,000 INR 869 12.7 1 270%
10,000-20,000 INR 699 10.2 1 020%
1,00,000-1,50,000 INR 644 9.4 940%
1,50,000-2,50,000 INR 425 6.2 620%
Less than 10,000 INR 398 5.8 580%
Prefer not to answer 313 4.6 460%
2,50,000-4,00,000 INR 270 3.9 390%
More than 4,00,000 INR 204 3.0 300%
P_Party: Political Party Identification
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Bharatiya Janata Party 4,573 45.6 4 560%
Don't identify with any political party 1,676 16.7 1 670%
Indian National Congress 1,291 12.9 1 290%
Don't know/Can't say 696 6.9 690%
Aam Aadmi Party 303 3.0 300%
Communist Party of India (Marxist) 241 2.4 240%
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) 151 1.5 150%
Telugu Desam Party 144 1.4 140%
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) 130 1.3 130%
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 98 1.0 100%
Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) 96 1.0 100%
Others, please specify 89 0.9 90%
Bharat Rashtra Samithi 63 0.6 60%
Samajwadi Party 62 0.6 60%
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) 61 0.6 60%
Bahujan Samaj Party 60 0.6 60%
Shiv Sena (Shinde) 53 0.5 50%
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 52 0.5 50%
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party 51 0.5 50%
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) 50 0.5 50%
Biju Janata Dal 48 0.5 50%
Janta Dal (United) 34 0.3 30%

Party Identity

Q_P_Party1: Party Identity Statements (Base: identified a party)
Response n % Valid N
Criticism of party feels like a personal insult
Always 1,746 24.3 7187
Never 1,448 20.1 7187
Often 1,830 25.5 7187
Sometimes 2,163 30.1 7187
Feel connected when meeting a fellow supporter
Always 2,462 34.3 7187
Never 538 7.5 7187
Often 2,388 33.2 7187
Sometimes 1,799 25.0 7187
Refer to the party as 'my party'
Always 2,426 33.8 7187
Never 997 13.9 7187
Often 2,116 29.4 7187
Sometimes 1,648 22.9 7187
Praise of party makes me feel good
Always 2,879 40.1 7187
Never 407 5.7 7187
Often 2,326 32.4 7187
Sometimes 1,575 21.9 7187

Module: Economy

Q11: How easy or difficult is it to find a new job nowadays?
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Extremely difficult 2,668 26.6 2 660%
Somewhat difficult 2,270 22.7 2 270%
Fairly difficult 1,952 19.5 1 950%
Somewhat easy 1,059 10.6 1 060%
Extremely easy 963 9.6 960%
Fairly easy 842 8.4 840%
Don't know/ Can't say 268 2.7 270%

Theme 1: Parenting Styles

Q12A: Your preferred parenting approach — Column A or Column B per dimension
Dimension
Column A
Column B
 Valid N
n % n %
Academic excellence vs Extracurricular talents (sports, arts, music) 4,436 44.3 5,586 55.7 10,022
Protect child from negative situations vs Openly expose to build emotional maturity 4,980 49.7 5,042 50.3 10,022
Build emotional intelligence empathetically vs Build ability to fight back boldly 5,289 52.8 4,733 47.2 10,022
Traditional/religious grounding vs Inculcate sense of responsible citizenship 4,893 48.8 5,129 51.2 10,022
Ensure nutrition & physical health vs Let children eat freely in moderation 7,312 73.0 2,710 27.0 10,022
Curate child's social circle vs Expose to all influences in a controlled manner 4,885 48.7 5,137 51.3 10,022
Q13: Your parents’ parenting approach — Column A or Column B per dimension
Dimension
Column A
Column B
 Valid N
n % n %
Academic excellence vs Extracurricular talents (sports, arts, music) 5,456 54.4 4,566 45.6 10,022
Protect child from negative situations vs Openly expose to build emotional maturity 5,452 54.4 4,570 45.6 10,022
Build emotional intelligence empathetically vs Build ability to fight back boldly 5,410 54.0 4,612 46.0 10,022
Traditional/religious grounding vs Inculcate sense of responsible citizenship 5,675 56.6 4,347 43.4 10,022
Ensure nutrition & physical health vs Let children eat freely in moderation 6,694 66.8 3,328 33.2 10,022
Curate child's social circle vs Expose to all influences in a controlled manner 5,453 54.4 4,569 45.6 10,022
Q14: Which best describes your preferred parenting approach overall?
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Gentle parenting with some strictness (having some rewards/punishments, scolding occasionally and mildly) 5,324 53.1 5 310%
Gentle parenting (avoiding rewards/punishments, focusing on love and empathy) 2,201 22.0 2 200%
Strict discipline/rules, with scolding for bad behaviour: focusing on some fear but no corporal punishment 1,358 13.6 1 360%
Strict discipline/rules through the use of occasional corporal punishment: using fear to keep in control 1,139 11.4 1 140%
Q15: Importance of factors for child’s future career (Rank 1-8)
Lower value = considered more important | Sorted by mean rank
Item Mean Rank Median Rank Valid N
Work-life balance 3.19 3.00 10022
Child's passion 3.33 3.00 10022
Independence (e.g. entrepreneurship / freelance) 3.89 4.00 10022
Job security (e.g. government job) 4.12 4.00 10022
Salary (e.g. high-paying corporate job) 4.18 4.00 10022
Service to society 4.62 5.00 10022
Prestige (e.g. civil services, high designation) 4.68 5.00 10022
Workplace culture NaN NA 0
Q16: Biggest concerns for children in urban environment (Select up to 3)
Base N = 10022 | Multiple responses — % of base
Response n %
Excessive screen time & digital addiction 6,488 64.7 6 470%
Exposure to inappropriate content on social media 5,698 56.9 5 690%
Physical safety & urban pollution 5,142 51.3 5 130%
Early-onset lifestyle diseases (obesity, eyesight issues) 4,424 44.1 4 410%
Lack of free play or open spaces 4,168 41.6 4 160%
Rising competition & hustle culture 4,146 41.4 4 140%
Q17: Views on parenting — role of external help
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Parents should find ways to raise their children themselves without relying on external help 5,341 53.3 5 330%
Getting external help (e.g. nannies) can be useful while raising children in busy schedules. 2,626 26.2 2 620%
Grandparents should be entrusted with the task of raising children 2,055 20.5 2 050%

Theme 2: Family Dynamics — Socio-Cultural

Q18: Who primarily manages household responsibilities?
Response n % Valid N
Day-to-day childcare (feeding, bathing, homework)
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 2,034 20.3 10022
Other members of the family 1,131 11.3 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 140 1.4 10022
Primarily me 2,447 24.4 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 1,972 19.7 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,298 22.9 10022
Caregiving for elderly family members
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 1,402 14.0 10022
Other members of the family 1,352 13.5 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 202 2.0 10022
Primarily me 2,571 25.7 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 1,627 16.2 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,868 28.6 10022
Managing kitchen work & cleaning/washing clothes
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 387 3.9 10022
Other members of the family 1,888 18.8 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 471 4.7 10022
Primarily me 2,873 28.7 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 2,252 22.5 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,151 21.5 10022
Managing domestic help (cooks & cleaners)
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 800 8.0 10022
Other members of the family 1,648 16.4 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 390 3.9 10022
Primarily me 2,844 28.4 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 2,078 20.7 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,262 22.6 10022
Grocery shopping & meal planning
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 322 3.2 10022
Other members of the family 1,623 16.2 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 129 1.3 10022
Primarily me 3,646 36.4 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 1,702 17.0 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,600 25.9 10022
Managing house repairs
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 458 4.6 10022
Other members of the family 1,649 16.5 10022
Outsourced to paid professional help 770 7.7 10022
Primarily me 3,273 32.7 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 1,883 18.8 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 1,989 19.8 10022
Earning household income
Not applicable (i.e., no such task required) 427 4.3 10022
Other members of the family 1,812 18.1 10022
Primarily me 3,432 34.2 10022
Primarily my spouse/partner 1,913 19.1 10022
Shared equally between myself and spouse/partner 2,438 24.3 10022
Q19: Stance on modern-day family living arrangements
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Couples should live with the parents of the husband 3,266 32.6 3 260%
Couples should live separately from parents close by but visit/provide financial support frequently 3,026 30.2 3 020%
Couples should live with either set of their parents 2,203 22.0 2 200%
Couples should live with the parents of the wife 1,090 10.9 1 090%
Couples should live separately from parents in a different city/country 437 4.4 440%
Q20: Likelihood of prioritising care arrangements for elderly parents
Response n % Valid N
Professional medical care within the family home
Highly likely 4,179 41.7 10022
Highly unlikely 103 1.0 10022
Not sure 1,623 16.2 10022
Somewhat likely 3,718 37.1 10022
Somewhat unlikely 399 4.0 10022
Relocate parents to a premium senior community (24/7 medical support)
Highly likely 2,772 27.7 10022
Highly unlikely 1,015 10.1 10022
Not sure 2,282 22.8 10022
Somewhat likely 3,073 30.7 10022
Somewhat unlikely 880 8.8 10022
Adjust professional/personal life to care personally at home
Highly likely 3,756 37.5 10022
Highly unlikely 113 1.1 10022
Not sure 1,783 17.8 10022
Somewhat likely 3,977 39.7 10022
Somewhat unlikely 393 3.9 10022
Q21A: Whose commute takes priority when choosing home/job location?
Note
No valid responses found.
Q21B: Location preference for college or job
Note
No valid responses found.
Q30N: Where do your parents currently live?
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Lives with me 5,853 58.4 5 840%
In the same city 1,662 16.6 1 660%
In another city (within India) 1,639 16.4 1 640%
Not applicable (do not have parents) 744 7.4 740%
In another country 124 1.2 120%
Q31: Reasons for not living with parents (Multi-select)
Base N = 0 | Multiple responses — % of base
Response n %
Work 0 NaN NaN
Education 0 NaN NaN
Marriage 0 NaN NaN
Personal choice 0 NaN NaN
Family dynamics 0 NaN NaN
Others 0 NaN NaN
Q32: How often do you meet your parents in person?
Note
No valid responses found.
Q33: How often do you meet your siblings in person?
Note
No valid responses found.
Q34: Satisfaction with personal life roles (Scale 1-10)
Score n % Valid N
Role as a parent
1 – Not at all satisfied 80 1.6 4971
2 65 1.3 4971
3 58 1.2 4971
4 106 2.1 4971
5 229 4.6 4971
6 292 5.9 4971
7 521 10.5 4971
8 913 18.4 4971
9 1,043 21.0 4971
10 – Extremely satisfied 1,664 33.5 4971
Role as a spouse/partner
1 – Not at all satisfied 81 1.6 5189
2 89 1.7 5189
3 66 1.3 5189
4 85 1.6 5189
5 280 5.4 5189
6 289 5.6 5189
7 494 9.5 5189
8 974 18.8 5189
9 1,030 19.8 5189
10 – Extremely satisfied 1,801 34.7 5189
Role as a child
1 – Not at all satisfied 444 4.4 10022
2 245 2.4 10022
3 275 2.7 10022
4 391 3.9 10022
5 907 9.1 10022
6 893 8.9 10022
7 1,289 12.9 10022
8 1,717 17.1 10022
9 1,431 14.3 10022
10 – Extremely satisfied 2,430 24.2 10022
Role as a sibling
1 – Not at all satisfied 356 3.6 10022
2 243 2.4 10022
3 268 2.7 10022
4 369 3.7 10022
5 941 9.4 10022
6 911 9.1 10022
7 1,385 13.8 10022
8 1,864 18.6 10022
9 1,404 14.0 10022
10 – Extremely satisfied 2,281 22.8 10022
Role as a friend (closest friend)
1 – Not at all satisfied 312 3.1 10022
2 232 2.3 10022
3 293 2.9 10022
4 320 3.2 10022
5 860 8.6 10022
6 847 8.5 10022
7 1,336 13.3 10022
8 1,817 18.1 10022
9 1,558 15.5 10022
10 – Extremely satisfied 2,447 24.4 10022

Theme 3: Family Dynamics — Finance

Q22: Family preparedness for financial scenarios
Response n % Valid N
Costly medical emergency
Fully Prepared 2,220 22.2 10022
Mostly Unprepared 2,109 21.0 10022
Not Prepared at all 1,344 13.4 10022
Somewhat Prepared 4,349 43.4 10022
Sudden job loss
Fully Prepared 1,892 18.9 10022
Mostly Unprepared 2,443 24.4 10022
Not Prepared at all 1,733 17.3 10022
Somewhat Prepared 3,954 39.5 10022
Death of an earning member
Fully Prepared 1,617 16.1 10022
Mostly Unprepared 2,298 22.9 10022
Not Prepared at all 2,879 28.7 10022
Somewhat Prepared 3,228 32.2 10022
Q23: Preferred wedding celebration style
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
'A traditional wedding with all possible relatives and neighbours' 4,701 46.9 4 690%
An intimate 'Destination Wedding' with only close family/friends 2,174 21.7 2 170%
A simple court marriage followed by a small reception 1,815 18.1 1 810%
No major celebration needed 1,332 13.3 1 330%
Q24: How much would you spend on your wedding? (INR)
Numeric open-ended — summary statistics
Statistic Value (INR)
Valid N 10022
Missing 0
Minimum 0
1st Quartile 100,000
Median 500,000
Mean 1,386,856
3rd Quartile 1,000,000
Maximum 100,000,000
Q25: View on taking personal loans / EMIs for wedding expenses
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Acceptable only for a small portion of the total cost 3,535 35.3 3 530%
Not acceptable; one should only spend what they have saved 3,424 34.2 3 420%
Completely acceptable; a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event 3,063 30.6 3 060%
Q26: Who should bear the majority of wedding expenses?
Note
No valid responses found.
Q35: View on tradition of using or gifting gold & silver at weddings
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Gold/silver are useful because their value increases with time 3,134 31.3 3 130%
It's part of tradition but we shouldn't be so attached to it 2,616 26.1 2 610%
These metals have become very expensive, and it's important to look for other options 2,257 22.5 2 250%
It's an important part of tradition and must be continued 2,015 20.1 2 010%

Extra Theme: Economic Outlook

Q27: Reaction to India becoming the 4th largest economy in the world
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
In terms of sheer numbers, it is a matter of great pride 4,429 44.2 4 420%
It doesn't matter if it doesn't reflect in people's lives 3,993 39.8 3 980%
I don't care because India's high rank is obvious, given its size 1,600 16.0 1 600%
Q28: By which year will average Indian income match average Chinese today?
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
Before 2030 2,040 20.4 2 040%
Don't know can't say 1,532 15.3 1 530%
Before 2035 1,465 14.6 1 460%
Before 2040 1,229 12.3 1 230%
Before 2050 953 9.5 950%
Not in my lifetime 924 9.2 920%
After 2050 795 7.9 790%
Before 2045 732 7.3 730%
Never 352 3.5 350%
Q36: How would you describe yourself as an investor?
Valid N = 10022 | Missing = 0
Response n %
I invest in physical assets (real estate, gold) as well as financial assets (stocks/bonds/mutual funds) 4,654 46.4 4 640%
I do not invest in either financial or physical assets 2,180 21.8 2 180%
I do not invest in physical assets, but invest in financial assets 1,889 18.8 1 880%
I do not invest in financial assets but invest in physical assets 1,299 13.0 1 300%
Q37: Investment / saving instruments used (Multi-select)
Base N = 10022 | Multiple responses — % of base
Response n %
Bank / postal accounts (savings, FD, RD) 5,016 50.0 5 000%
Saved as cash at home 3,241 32.3 3 230%
Stocks 2,903 29.0 2 900%
Gold ETF / gold / jewellery (physical) 2,850 28.4 2 840%
Real estate (land, house, shops) 2,010 20.1 2 010%
ETFs / ELSS / mutual funds (passive) 1,796 17.9 1 790%
NSC / SSY / other govt savings scheme 1,767 17.6 1 760%
Pension or provident funds 1,618 16.1 1 610%
ULIPs / insurance products 1,573 15.7 1 570%
Prefer not to answer 1,555 15.5 1 550%
Bonds 1,421 14.2 1 420%
Chit-funds / collective investment schemes 1,285 12.8 1 280%
Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin etc.) 1,266 12.6 1 260%
Invested in friend or family ventures 1,144 11.4 1 140%
Q38: Reasons for saving / investing (Multi-select)
Base N = 0 | Multiple responses — % of base
Response n %
Retirement 0 NaN NaN
Tax saving 0 NaN NaN
Buying a house / apartment 0 NaN NaN
Travel 0 NaN NaN
Education 0 NaN NaN
Buying a personal vehicle 0 NaN NaN
White goods / electronic gadgets 0 NaN NaN
Wedding / family events 0 NaN NaN
Health shocks 0 NaN NaN
Children's education 0 NaN NaN
Job-loss fund 0 NaN NaN
Unforeseen emergencies 0 NaN NaN
Other reasons 0 NaN NaN