Results from special questions Survey on Consumer Expectations

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While the charts on the other webpages of this study illustrate the results of regularly asked core questions, here we show charts on an ad hoc basis mainly relating to special questions for research projects or policy advice. The results are made available to participants of the study in advance, at the end of a completed questionnaire. We show the charts and accompanying texts here in the chronological order of their inclusion in the questionnaire.
 

Trust in the data protection of online platforms

In April 2024, we asked our participants about the extent to which they trusted different institutions to treat their data appropriately and to protect their personal information. You can see the results for online platforms here. 

Trust in online platforms (e.g. search engines, e-retailers, social networks)

Risk appetite in financial decisions

In April 2024, we asked how risk-averse respondents think they are when it comes to financial decisions. Here is a breakdown of responses by gender.

When it comes to financial decisions, how risk-averse do you think you are?

Prevalence of working from home

In July 2024, we asked our participants in employment how often they work from home. You can see the results here.

Do you work from home every now and then ("home office")?

General risk appetite

Back in January 2024, we asked our survey participants how they viewed themselves personally: were they willing to take risks or did they try to avoid them? You can see the results here.

Risk aversion

Preference with regard to issuers of an electronic means of payment

In the past, we regularly asked participants whether an electronic payment instrument issued by the ECB or by private initiatives would have more advantages for them personally. Here, you can see the results for the period from December 2022 to December 2023.

By ECB or by private initiatives: Which electronic payment would have more advantages for you personally?

Support of climate policy measures

In October 2023, we asked participants to what extent they support or reject various climate policy measures. You can see selected results here.

Support for various climate policy measures

Is trust in the ECB changing as a result of its involvement in combating climate change?

In June 2023, we asked our participants to what extent the ECB’s involvement in combating climate change would change their trust in the ECB. You can see the results here.

Trust in the ECB as a result of its involvement in combating climate change