ReallyWorried Index 2007

Background

Over 2000 adults across the UK were surveyed to examine the nation’s top worries, when we worry most (and how much time we spend doing it) as part of the launch of ReallyWorried.com

Key gender, generation, professional and geographical trends were identified as part of the research, helping to build a sophisticated portrait of British anxieties in 2007.

ReallyWorried Index reveals nation’s top 25 worries in 2007

The research asked people to reveal their top ten worries from an extensive list. This allows us to pinpoint the top 25 worries across the nation, providing a captivating insight into our preoccupations and priorities:

Rank Worry
1Personal health
2Outgoings & income
3Crime
4Cost of living
5Terrorism
6My children’s future
7NHS
8Gun/knife culture
9Global warming
10Pensions
11ID fraud
12War in Iraq
13Immigration
14House prices
15Ageing/losing my looks
16Vandalism
17Body image
18World poverty
19Pollution
20Inflation
21Obesity
22Racism & prejudice
23Nanny state
24Cost of running a car
25Losing national identity
Worry map of Britain

If you would like to obtain a full copy of this research document please email me richard@reallyworried.com