Surveys & Opinion Polls

The Surveys & Opinion Polls Directorate is concerned with measuring the attitudes of public opinion and carrying out accurate and impartial surveys on local, regional and international issues. The goal is to support research and assist policy makers and government officials in making decisions based on facts and an evidence-based, scientific approach. The directorate has a ‘Call Center’ that collects the data required for analysis by making phone calls and/or sending e-mails as well as conducting personal interviews with members of sample groups.

Summary of Aims

Monitoring and measuring the views and attitudes of the Bahraini society on issues of political, economic and social importance.
Enhancing the role of opinion polls in the decision-making and policy-making processes in public and private sector institutions.
Disseminating the culture of opinion polls and highlighting its important role in assisting decision-makers through providing them with accurate and relevant information and constructive analysis that supports development plans and programs aimed at upgrading the services of public and private sector institutions.
Building databases and providing statistics in targeted sectors.

Please contact us if you are interested to find out more on: surveys@derasat.org.bh

Current

Survey Reports

Opinion Poll Reports

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Bahrain TV highlights Derasat’s National Survey

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November 1, 2020

Derasat features on Bahrain TV in an interview with Ms. Ejlal Bubshait regarding the newly launched national survey.

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Derasat Conducts A National Survey

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November 1, 2020

Take part in the national survey, to measure indicators in line with the National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Patriotism (Bahrainouna).

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Take Part in a Nationwide Survey: The Socio-Economic Impacts of the Corona Pandemic in Bahrain

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September 8, 2020

Join the UNDP - Derasat nationwide survey on the socio-economic impacts of the Corona pandemic - all are welcome to join. Just click on the survey link in this post.

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Future Strategic Planning for the Human Resources Sector

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July 29, 2020

Derasat recently conducted a survey indicating key factors contributing to the shift imposed by the Corona pandemic on performing work-based tasks.

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Survey: Impact of Video Games on Children and Teenagers Aged 10-18 years

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July 9, 2020

A survey on the impact of video games on children and teenagers aged 10-18, a social phenomenon that requires deeper and more continuous monitoring.

Events

Experts’ Bulletin #6: Video Games Before and Post COVID-19

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July 5, 2020

The prevalence of video games, its effect on teenagers and the impact COVID-19 has had on behaviours, was discussed by Ejlal Bubshait, Director of Surveys & Polling at Derasat in an Experts' Bulletin on July 8th, 2020.

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‘Be Aware’ TV program highlights Derasat’s Coronavirus Survey

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April 10, 2020

The 'Aware Society' TV program highlighted results from Derasat's Coronavirus survey - Derasat appreciates our colleagues in the media, whose efforts compliment ours by using their platforms to disseminate important information to society.

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Derasat’s Coronavirus Survey reveals 95% support Royal Directives

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April 9, 2020

Derasat's coronavirus survey collected opinions from over 10,500 citizens and residents revealing that 95% of respondents believe that the measures being taken by Royal directives and government initiatives are efficient and are in support of them.

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Bahrain TV interview on the Coronavirus impact survey

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March 23, 2020

Bahrain TV interviewed Derasat on the recently launched survey that aims to collect information on the opinions of citizens and residents of Bahrain towards measures adopted by government and how this has impacted their social behaviour.

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Derasat Conducts a Survey on the IMPACT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ON SOCIETAL HABITS AND BEHAVIOURS

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March 21, 2020

Derasat has conducted a survey to measure how citizens and residents are coping with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and how it has impacted social norms and behaviours. It also measured public opinions towards the government measures to combat the pandemic.

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Derasat features on BTV regarding Government Service Center Evaluation Program

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February 24, 2020

Derasat features on Bahrain TV in an interview with Ms. Ejlal Bubshait regarding the Government Service Center Evaluation Program

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Housing rents unreasonable suggests recent Derasat Survey

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February 2, 2020

A recent survey of Bahraini citizens has suggested that 62% consider rents to be unreasonably high with a majority reporting that utilities were paid on top of the house rent.......

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Derasat Launches Video Game Survey

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January 19, 2020

Derasat's Surveys & Opinion Polls Directorate has announced a new survey that will map the pros and cons of video games and their effects on children, adolescents and youth. The study will survey a large segment of individuals aged between 10 and 18 years to identify and record practices and patterns in playing video games.

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Have Your Say – join the Poll on rational use of utilities

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October 3, 2019

The Poll on the rational use of electricity and water is live - please click on the link to contribute your opinions......

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Poll on Rational Use of Electricity & Water

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September 19, 2019

The public will be given opportunity to take part in a poll that aims to understand better citizen attitudes and behaviour towards water and electricity usage with the aim to create more awareness on the impact of unsustainable consumption.

Previous Events

Workshop – Government Service Center Evaluations

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September 17, 2019

Derasat hosted an introductory workshop for representatives of government service centres in preparation for the start of the second round of evaluations which will start in October this year.

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Workshop – Evaluation of Service Centres

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July 27, 2019

A workshop to study the criteria for evaluating government services was held with the participation of the head of the Central Evaluation Team, Ejlal Bubshait, Director of Surveys & Opinion Polls at DERASAT which is tasked with coordinating Governmental Service Centre Evaluations.

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Opinion Poll on Attitudes to Social Media

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July 1, 2019

Attitudes to the use of social media were explored in a recent opinion poll undertaken by the Surveys and Opinion Polls Directorate at DERASAT which found that a majority of the respondents (77%) said that they did not rely on the credibility of the social media sites, and seek alternative sources to verify credibility....

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Government Service Centers awarded Gold Shields

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March 28, 2019

A number of Government Service Centers have been awarded Gold Shields by the Government Service Center Evaluation Committee chaired by by Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, DERASAT Chairman, that demonstrate their service efficiency and effectiveness.

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National Duty Major Driver for Participation in Elections: Derasat

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November 12, 2018

About 44 per cent of Bahraini men and women said they would definitely participate...