Personal characteristics & attitudes

Hobbies and interests
Technology & Computers: 56
Outdoor activities: 51%
Meeting friends: 48%
Doing sport and fitness: 47%
Video games: 47%
Travel: 44%
Cooking/baking: 39
Read: 39%
Shopping: 33
Cars & Vehicles: 31
Gardening and plants: 31%
Pets: 30%
DIY, arts & crafts: 28%
Board games / card games: 24
Photography: 20%
Making music: 18%
Meditation / Wellness: 15%
Writing: 12%
Other(s): 4%
I don't know: 0%
Important aspects of life
A happy relationship: 54%
Leading an honest and respectable life: 41%
Security: 38%
Enjoy life: 34%
Making my own decisions: 33%
Be successful: 27%
New learning: 25%
Social justice: 24%
Advance in my career: 14%
Traditions: 11%
Attitude towards innovation
I like to keep up with the latest technology: 52%
I like to try out innovative products: 47%
I only buy new technologies if they have been tried and tested in practice: 38%
In my circle of friends, I'm usually the first to try out a new technology: 27
The products I buy must meet the highest standards: 26%
Always having the latest technology is important to me: 21%
None of the above: 2%
Types of innovation adaptation
Early majority: 41%
Latecomers: 26%
Early adopters: 20%
Late majority: 10%
Innovators: 3%
Food attitudes
I actively try to eat healthily: 58%
I avoid artificial flavorings and preservatives: 41%
I try to avoid plastic packaging when I buy food: 41%
I try to eat less meat: 41%
Food must be convenient and fast: 25%
I am open to eating meat that has been bred in a laboratory (cultured meat): 21%
I don't like cooking: 17%
I have one or more food intolerances: 14%
I can't afford to eat healthily: 10%
None of the above: 4%
Internet settings
It is important to me to have good mobile Internet reception anytime and anywhere: 63%
I could no longer imagine life without the Internet: 61%
Mobile phone reception is good in the area where I live: 54%
I protect my data: 48%
I'm excited about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, such as ChatGPT, in my daily life: 47
I am well protected against viruses and data misuse: 45%
The latest mobile communications standard is very important to me (5G): 37%
I am worried that my data will be misused on the Internet: 36%
Storing confidential data online is too insecure for me: 34%
None of the above: 1%
Attitudes towards digital media
Digital services enable me to discover new and exciting content: 61%
I would like to access my music / movies on all devices (TV, tablet, smartphone, ...): 58%
I prefer digital content because it's easier to manage: 54%
Best picture and sound quality is important to me: 52%
It's too expensive to be able to afford all the streaming services I want: 39%
I prefer physical media for movies, books or music (vinyl, CDs, DVDs,...): 31%
I use alternative websites and applications to view paid content for free: 22
I do not trust the mainstream media in my country of residence (e.g. news channels): 18
None of the above: 1%
Attitudes towards services
I like to organize my life with my smartphone: 46%
I am happy to pay for services that make my life easier and more convenient: 42%
I tend to book services online: 35%
I prefer services with personal contact: 29%
I am often frustrated by unexpected additional charges at the end of a service booking: 17
None of the above: 13%
I am often dissatisfied with services: 11%
Attitudes towards health care
I actively do something to stay healthy: 62%
I would like to do more for my health: 58%
I undergo regular medical examinations: 53%
I can imagine getting a prescription for cannabis for medical reasons: 40%
Patients have to pay too much for medication and medical treatment: 38%
The healthcare system often lets patients down: 37%
I have little confidence in the safety of vaccinations: 24%
I like to consult doctors via an app or online chat: 24
I prefer alternative healing methods to classical medicine: 17%
None of the above: 2%
Satisfaction with personal health
Satisfied: 51%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 23%
Very satisfied: 14%
Dissatisfied: 10%
Very dissatisfied: 1%
I'd rather not say that: 0%
Attitudes to travel
I like being in nature when I travel: 57
When I travel, I use my smartphone as a travel guide: 55%
I want to experience something unique when I travel: 48%
When traveling, I always make sure to take the cheapest offer: 32%
When I'm traveling, I book accommodation, rental cars, etc. spontaneously via my smartphone: 31
I customize my travel plans based on travel requirements and government regulations: 26%
Sustainable travel is important to me: 24%
I can't afford a vacation this year: 17
None of the above: 3%
Attitudes towards personal finances
I am fully aware of my financial situation: 57%
I could imagine handling all financial matters exclusively online: 48%
I could imagine managing all my financial matters exclusively via smartphone: 38%
New financial topics, such as crypto and NFTs, fascinate me: 30
I am worried about my financial future: 29%
Online financial services have boosted my confidence in managing my own finances (fintech services to help with banking, budgeting, investing, etc.) 29%
I have donated money to charity in the last 12 months: 28
If the service is good, I am happy to pay for account management and transactions: 27
I could save a lot of money if I sought advice from a financial expert (e.g. on taxes, banking and insurance issues): 23%
None of the above: 5%
Own assessment of the personal economic situation
Positive: 42%
Neither positive nor negative: 31%
Very positive: 14%
Negative: 9%
Very negative: 3%
I don't know: 0%
Attitudes towards mobility
Owning a car is important to me: 67%
I am a car enthusiast: 49%
Public transport in my region is good: 40%
The electric infrastructure prevents me from buying an electric car: 36
I try to choose more environmentally friendly means of transportation : 34
Due to fuel prices, I opt for other means of transportation (e.g. bicycle): 33
There are not enough parking spaces in my neighborhood: 31%
I can imagine getting into a self-driving cab: 30%
Driving is bad for the environment: 27%
I spend too much time commuting: 23%
None of the above: 2%
Attitudes towards mobility
Owning a car is important to me: 67%
I am a car enthusiast: 49%
Public transport in my region is good: 40%
The electric infrastructure prevents me from buying an electric car: 36
I try to choose more environmentally friendly means of transportation : 34
Due to fuel prices, I opt for other means of transportation (e.g. bicycle): 33
There are not enough parking spaces in my neighborhood: 31%
I can imagine getting into a self-driving cab: 30%
Driving is bad for the environment: 27%
I spend too much time commuting: 23%
None of the above: 2%
Settings for consumer electronics
I couldn't live without my smartphone: 53%
When choosing electronic devices, I pay a lot of attention to their energy efficiency: 52%
I buy new electronics, even if my old model still works: 49%
I want the best audio and movie experience on all my devices: 49%
I would like to control my home by smartphone or voice: 47%
Electronics are a status symbol for me: 28%
I have not been able to buy any new electronic devices in the last 12 months because of a shortage of stock (e.g. laptop)..: 7%
None of the above: 4%
Settings for insurances
I am well informed about my personal insurance contracts: 46%
I trust my insurance company to take care of my claims: 41%
I could imagine managing my insurance exclusively online: 37%
I could benefit from getting advice from an insurance expert (e.g. on premiums, insurance cover): 27%
I am willing to automatically share information about my behavior with my insurance company to get better rates: 22%
I could imagine taking out all my insurance policies with a technology company like Google or Apple: 19%
I could imagine consulting a digital program based on algorithms (RoboAdvisor) when it comes to insurance: 17%
I'm worried that I haven't taken out the right insurance: 17%
None of the above: 7%

Media use & consumption

Settings for online advertising
I don't mind advertising if I get free content in return: 49
I am often annoyed by advertising on the Internet: 45
It annoys me when I receive online ads based on my search history: 35
I use ad blockers when surfing the Internet: 34
I don't mind if companies use my personal data for advertising: 27
I have bought products because celebrities or influencers have advertised them: 26
I am excited about using the metaverse (immersive virtual world): 24
I often have difficulty distinguishing between advertising and content: 10
None of the above: 3%
Digital advertising touchpoints
Video portals (e.g. YouTube): 57%
Search engines: 52%
Social media websites and apps: 47%
Online stores: 45%
Video streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime): 43%
Websites and apps of brands and products: 35%
Video games (smartphone / tablet / console / PC / smart TV): 33%
Newsletter: 28%
Editorial websites and apps (e.g. news sites and magazines): 27%
Other apps (smartphone / tablet / console / PC / smart TV): 26%
Other(s): 26%
Music portals and streaming services (e.g. Spotify): 26%
Podcasts: 20%
Blogs / Forums: 15%
I have not come across any digital advertising: 3%
I don't know: 2%
Non-digital advertising touchpoints
On billboards, screens and other advertising spaces on the move (including on public transport): 47%
Direct mail / advertising mail: 43%
Directly in the store: 43%
On television: 42%
On the radio: 39%
In printed magazines: 29%
In printed daily newspapers: 28%
At the cinema/movie theater: 20%
I don't know: 5%
I haven't come across non-digital ads yet: 5%
Other(s): 4%
Purchases of publishing media (last 12 months)
Books (Print): 29%
Audiobooks (download / streaming): 29%
eBooks: 27%
Podcasts: 24%
None of the above: 24%
Daily newspapers (print): 23%
Magazines (print): 23%
eMagazines / online magazine websites and apps (e.g. fashion, sport, entertainment): 20%
Online news websites and apps / ePaper: 19%
Weekly newspaper (print): 18%
Use of publishing media (last 12 months)
Podcasts: 47%
Audiobooks (Download): 44%
Books (Print): 38%
eBooks: 36%
Daily newspapers (print): 33%
Magazines (print): 30%
Weekly newspaper (print): 26%
None of the above: 6%
TV subscription by brand
Vodafone: 28%
MagentaTV: 23%
Sky: 11%
1&1: 9%
Deutsche Glasfaser TV: 6%
waipu.tv: 6%
Other(s): 5%
Freenet TV: 3%
Joyn: 2%
Pyur: 1%
I don't know: 1%
TV usage by duration (per week)
1 up to 5 hours: 22%
I do not use this media service: 22%
6 up to 10 hours: 19%
11 up to 15 hours: 11%
More than 20 hours: 10%
16 up to 20 hours: 8%
Less than one hour: 7%
I don't know: 0%
Preferences for films and series by genre
Comedies: 65%
Documentaries: 61%
Thriller / Mystery / Crime thriller: 58%
Science fiction and fantasy: 55%
Sport: 48%
News (local or national): 44%
Horror: 40%
Dramas: 37%
Animation (cartoons, anime,...): 36%
Music videos & shows: 30%
Game shows: 24%
Reality TV: 24%
Talk shows: 23%
Children's programs: 18%
Soap operas + telenovas: 11%
Other(s): 8%
Religious: 7%
I don't know: 0%
Use of social media by brand
YouTube: 75%
Instagram: 62%
Facebook: 61%
TikTok: 43%
LinkedIn: 28%
X (Twitter): 28%
Pinterest: 23%
Snapchat: 21%
Twitch: 21%
Reddit: 17%
XING: 12%
BeReal.: 6%
Other(s): 5%
Quora: 4%
Tumblr: 4%
Clubhouse: 3%
Flickr: 3%
Yodel: 3%
WeChat: 3%
I use social media irregularly: 3%
Activities in the social media
Private messages sent: 61%
Posts liked or followed by other users: 48%
Commented on posts: 45%
Images / videos / texts / status updates posted: 36%
Posts shared by other users: 32%
Posts from influencers/content creators liked or followed: 31%
Posts from companies liked or followed companies: 30%
Posts shared by influencers / content creators: 17%
Company posts shared: 15%
I have only used social media passively: 12%
Other(s): 6%
I have not used social media: 3%
User typology of social media
Communicator: 71%
Followers: 63%
Multiplier: 44%
Content Poster: 36%
Passive user: 12%
Other(s): 6%
Non-users: 3%
Products/topics talked about online
Computers, smartphones & technology: 40%
Movies & series: 37%
Games / Video games: 35%
Music: 34%
Sport: 34%
Vacation & Travel: 31%
Politics: 27%
Food & drink: 25%
Social issues: 23%
Fashion: 20%
Health & Medicine: 19%
None of the above: 19%
Cars & motorcycles: 18%
Books: 17%
Budget: 17%
Beauty & body care: 16%
Family & children: 16%
Art & Culture: 15%
Celebrities: 15%
Preferences for podcast content by genre
Comedy: 43%
Science & Technology: 40%
Business and economy: 39%
Health & Fitness: 35%
Film & TV: 34%
News & Politics: 34%
History: 33%
Music: 32%
Advice & self-help: 31%
Gaming & e-sports: 29%
Sport: 28%
Society & Culture: 27%
Cars & Vehicles: 25
Crime & Law: 24%
Family & education: 22%
Love & Relationships: 19%
personal finances: 14%
Religion & Philosophy: 12%
VIPs & celebrities: 10%
Other(s): 5%
I don't know: 0%
Internet access by type
Broadband (DSL, cable, ...): 61%
Mobile connection via smartphone / tablet: 16%
UMTS / GPRS / LTE router: 13%
the landlord's/neighbor's wireless connection: 6%
Other connection technologies: 2%
Satellite access: 1%
I don't know: 0%
I do not have an internet connection at home: 0%
Internet usage by provider/brand
Telekom: 33%
Vodafone: 32%
1&1: 13%
O2: 7%
Other(s): 6%
Pyur: 3%
EWE: 2%
M-Net: 2%
Congstar: 1%
Unitymedia: 1%
Maingau: 0%
primacall: 0%
smartmobil.de: 0%
Starlink: 0%
I don't know: 0%
Website and online service usage by type
Online stores: 70%
Social media websites and apps: 62%
News websites and apps: 52%
Corporate websites and apps: 48%
Newsletter: 33%
Blogs: 21%
None of the above: 3%
Search engine usage by brand
Google: 95%
Bing: 31%
Yahoo!: 22%
DuckDuckGo: 18%
Ecosia: 10%
search.com: 7%
AOL: 6%
Ask.com: 6%
Baidu: 5%
Yandex: 5%
Other(s): 4%
WebCrawler: 2%
I do not use search engines: 1%
Online payments by type
Online payment services (e.g. PayPal, Google Pay, Klarna): 77%
Credit card: 53%
Direct debit: 53%
By invoice: 51%
Debit card: 49%
Prepaid cards / vouchers: 29%
Cash in advance: 23%
Payment on delivery: 12%
Other(s): 2%
I have not made any payments online: 1%
Purchasing settings
Clothing and shoes must be comfortable first and foremost: 68%
When shopping, I look out for special offers: 67%
Being well dressed is very important to me: 56%
I tend to make impulse purchases when I go shopping: 52%
I always store in the same stores: 29%
I don't buy fast fashion (mass-produced cheap clothing): 21%
I often buy clothes that I never wear: 15
None of the above: 0%
Online shopping settings
Before making a major purchase, I research online: 67%
Customer reviews on the Internet are very helpful: 57%
I prefer to buy goods from different sellers via the same online marketplace (e.g. Amazon): 39
I usually manage regular / recurring orders directly via my smartphone or tablet: 39%
I would like to see and touch an item before I buy it: 27
I am enthusiastic about using augmented and virtual reality when shopping: 26
When I order something, I prefer express delivery: 26%
I usually make larger new purchases directly via my smartphone or tablet: 23
When I buy an item, I want to have it in my hands on the same day: 20%
None of the above: 1%
High brand awareness by category
Smartphones: 68
PCs and laptops: 57%
TV and hi-fi: 53%
Shoes: 47%
Cars, motorcycles, bicycles: 46%
Clothing: 43%
Household appliances: 41%
Sports + outdoor products: 30%
Cosmetics + body care: 29%
Alcoholic beverages (only for respondents who have reached the legal drinking age): 27
Food + non-alcoholic drinks: 27
Detergents & cleaning agents,: 25%
DIY + garden products: 21%
Furniture + household goods: 20%
Pet supplies: 20%
Accessories: 18
Bags + luggage: 18%
Toys + baby products: 16%
Stationery + hobby supplies: 15%
None of the above: 7%
Sources of inspiration for new products
Search engines (such as Google): 61%
Friends and acquaintances: 52%
Online stores: 52%
Social media websites and apps: 43%
In the store: 42%
Video websites and apps (such as YouTube): 41%
Price comparison websites: 35%
Brand websites and apps: 34%
Customer ratings: 26%
Magazines and newspapers: 25%
Online forums: 24%
Influencer / Content Creator: 22
Voucher and deal websites and apps: 21%
Magazine and newspaper websites and apps: 21%
Podcasts: 17%
Celebrities: 15%
Blogs: 12%
Question/answer websites and apps: 8%
None of the above: 2%
Information sources for product research
Online stores: 48%
Price comparison websites: 38%
Brand websites and apps: 34%
Customer ratings: 34%
In the store: 31%
Friends and acquaintances: 27%
Online forums: 23%
Social media websites and apps: 22%
Voucher and deal websites and apps: 14%
Magazine and newspaper websites and apps: 14%
Magazines and newspapers: 13%
Question/answer websites and apps: 11%
None of the above: 1%
Interest in product categories
Clothing: 64%
Shoes: 62%
Books, movies, music & games: 59%
Cars: 57%
Sports + outdoor products: 51%
Drugstore + health products: 46%
Household appliances: 45%
Furniture + household goods: 43%
Cosmetics + body care: 42%
DIY + garden products: 42%
Stationery + hobby supplies: 36%
Bicycles: 35%
Detergents & cleaning agents,: 33%
Pet supplies: 32%
Motorcycles: 21%
Toys + baby products: 21%
None of the above: 1%
Offline purchases by type
Drugstore / Perfumery: 65%
Clothes / shoe store: 64%
Pharmacy: 63%
DIY / garden market: 57%
Electronics store: 54%
Department store: 47%
Sports store: 44%
Furniture store: 42%
Bookstore: 33%
Furnishing and decoration store: 26%
Jewelry store / jeweler: 24%
Wholesale: 21%
None of the above: 5%
Food shopping by type
Supermarket (usual size): 82%
Discounter: 65%
Bakery or bistro: 51%
Delicatessen counters in supermarkets: 39%
Supermarket (Large): 38%
Pharmacy: 37%
Farmers' market: 28%
Health food store: 23%
Online store / online retail: 16%
Mini-market / kiosk: 13%
Food voucher providers: 7%
Other(s): 2%
I do not buy products for daily use: 0%
Food consumed regularly
Fruit + vegetables: 78%
Baked goods: 73%
Potatoes: 70%
Eggs: 68%
Pasta: 68%
Dairy products (milk / yogurt / cheese / etc.): 64%
Meat + sausage products: 63%
Rice: 59%
Sweets + chocolate: 56%
Snacks + potato potato chips: 46%
Jam + chocolate spread: 42%
Fish + seafood: 41%
Ice cream: 40%
Breakfast cereals: 38%
Frozen ready meals: 38%
Ready meals: 31%
Milk substitutes (e.g. almond milk / oat yoghurt): 24%
Meat substitute products (e.g. vegan sausages / plant-based burger patties): 23%
None of the above: 1%
Smartphone by brand
Apple: 35%
Samsung: 34%
Xiaomi/Mi: 11%
Google: 4%
Huawei: 4%
Motorola: 2%
OPPO: 2%
Sony: 2%
Nokia: 1%
OnePlus: 1%
Other(s): 1%
HTC: 0%
Realme: 0%
ZTE: 0%
I don't know: 0%
Use of financial products
Current accounts: 78%
Credit cards: 61%
Savings accounts: 53%
Equity investments (shares / investment funds): 33%
Cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin): 30%
Loans: 30%
Construction financing: 26%
Real estate: 25%
Insurance with investment elements (e.g. life insurance): 21%
Precious metals (e.g. gold): 16%
Mortgages: 14%
Other investments: 13%
I don't know: 0%
I do not use / own any financial products or investments: 0%
Holders of health insurance on an employment basis
Non-owners: 81%
Health insurance holders on an employment basis: 19%
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Living situation
NameName (male): Jan, Daniel, Florian, Christian, Philipp
Name (female): Katharina, Sarah, Julia, Anna, Stefanie
Age30 - 49 years: 54%
50 - 64 years: 27%
18 - 29 years: 19%
GenderMale: 78%
Female: 22%
Marital statusMarried: 49%
Single / unmarried: 26%
In a relationship: 19%
Divorced / widowed: 5%
I'd rather not say: 1%
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia: 21%
Baden-Württemberg: 14%
Bavaria: 14%
Berlin: 10%
Lower Saxony: 8%
Hesse: 7%
Saxony: 5%
Hamburg: 4%
Rhineland-Palatinate: 4%
Brandenburg: 2%
Saarland: 2%
Saxony-Anhalt: 2%
Schleswig-Holstein: 2%
Thuringia: 2%
Bremen: 1%
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 1%
Size of residence20,000 to 100,000 inhabitants: 25%
5,000 to 20,000 inhabitants: 19%
100,000 to 500,000 inhabitants: 17%
1,000,000 to 5,000,000 inhabitants: 15%
Under 5,000 inhabitants: 12%
500,000 to 1,000,000 inhabitants: 11%
Don't know: 1%
Household size2 persons: 28%
3 persons: 25%
1 person: 22%
4 persons: 19%
5 or more persons: 6%
Household constellationMy partner/spouse: 61%
My children: 42%
Living alone: 22%
My parents: 7%
My siblings: 3%
Roommates: 3%
My parents-in-law: 1%
My grandparents: 0%
My grandchildren: 0%
Current accommodationI live in a rented apartment: 46%
I live in my own house: 35%
I live in my own apartment: 11%
I live in a rented house: 8%
Pets in the householdCat: 40%
Dog: 35%
I have no pets: 34%
Fish: 8%
Bird (e.g. budgerigar, parrot): 6%
Rodent (e.g. rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, mouse, rat): 4%
Reptile (e.g. lizard, snake, turtle): 2%
Other(s): 1%
Annual household income36,000 to 50,400 euros: 19%
69,600 to 91,200 euros: 16%
50,400 to 69,600 euros: 15%
26,400 to 36,000 euros: 9%
91,200 to 117.600 euros: 9%
I'd rather not say: 9%
More than 148,800 euros: 7%
Less than 18,000 euros: 5%
117,600 to 148,800 euros: 5%
18,000 to 21,600 euros: 3%
21,600 to 26,400 euros: 3%
Effects of economic circumstancesMy cost of living has increased noticeably: 57%
I have tried to spend less money: 52%
My financial situation has worsened: 29%
I am worried about violence and public unrest in my country of residence (e.g. riots, violent protests): 29%
I have experienced anxiety and feelings of stress: 27%
I am worried about not being able to pay my bills (e.g. rent, utilities): 21%
I have had to use up my household savings to cover my expenses: 17%
None of the above: 12%
I have been unable to buy everyday essentials because of a shortage of supplies (e.g. baby food): 9%
I have lost my job in the last 12 months: 6%
Education levelVocational training (journeyman / master craftsman): 28%
Bachelor's degree or comparable: 19%
Master's degree or comparable: 19%
Higher education entrance qualification / Abitur: 16%
Secondary school leaving certificate, intermediate school leaving certificate, intermediate maturity: 13%
Doctorate or comparable: 3%
No formal education: 0%
Primary school: 0%
Number of sick days (last year)0 days: 20%
6-10 days: 16%
4-5 days: 15%
2-3 days: 13%
No answer: 13%
11-20 days: 10%
More than 20 days: 10%
1 day: 3%
I don't work / don't go to school or university: 0%
State of healthI have no physical limitations or chronic illnesses: 35%
Mental illnesses (e.g. burnout, depression, anxiety): 17%
Cardiovascular diseases (e.g. high blood pressure, heart disease, ...): 16%
Physical disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, loss of limbs): 15%
Diabetes: 12%
Blindness or visual impairment: 9%
Other(s): 9%
Chronic skin diseases (e.g. neurodermatitis, psoriasis): 8%
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (e.g. osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis): 8%
Metabolic syndrome (e.g. obesity, dyslipidemia): 8%. Metabolic syndrome (e.g. obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance): 7%
Deafness or hearing loss: 4%
I'd rather not say: 4%
Physical disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, loss of limbs): 3%
Behavior in the healthcare sectorConsulted a family doctor: 65%
Consulted a specialist: 56%
Underwent a medical examination: 41%
Received outpatient treatment in a hospital: 16%
Consulted an alternative doctor: 13%
Received inpatient treatment in a hospital: 13%
None of the above: 11%
Underwent surgery: 10%
Diets and nutritionI don't follow any dietary rules: 49%
Flexitarian (mainly plant-based foods, occasionally meat and fish): 22%
Lactose-free (i.e. dairy products that do not contain lactose): 10%
Low-carb / no-carb: 10%
Lactose-free (e.g. dairy products that do not contain lactose): 10%
Gluten-free (i.e. no wheat products): 7%
Vegetarian (no animal products, e.g. meat, poultry, fish, but consumption of products of animal origin, e.g. eggs, dairy products): 7%
Gluten-free (i.e. (i.e. no wheat products): 7%
Vegetarian (no animal products, e.g. meat, poultry, fish, but consumption of products of animal origin, e.g. eggs, dairy products): 7%
Gluten-free (i.e. no wheat products): 7%
Vegetarian (no animal products, e.g. meat, poultry, fish, but consumption of products of animal origin, e.g. eggs, dairy products): 7% e.g. meat, poultry, fish, but consumption of products of animal origin, e.g. eggs, dairy products): 7%
Vegan (no animal products or products derived from animals, e.g. meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products): 7%. meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dairy products): 5%
Vegan (no animal products or products derived from animals, e.g. meat, poultry, fish, eggs or dairy products): 5%
Pescetarian (eat fish but no meat or poultry): 3%
Other(s): 3%
Frequency of travel for business purposes (last year)Not: 43%
Once: 19%
2-3 times: 19%
4-5 times: 11%
More than 10 times: 4%
6-10 times: 3%
Hobbies and interestsTechnology & computers: 56%
Outdoor activities: 51%
Meeting friends: 48%
Playing sports and fitness: 47%
Video games: 47%
Traveling: 44%
Cooking/baking: 39%
Reading: 39%
Shopping: 33%
Cars & vehicles: 31%
Gardening and plants: 31%
Pets: 30%
DIY, arts & crafts: 28%
Board / card games: 24%
Photography: 20%
Making music: 18%
Meditation / wellness: 15%
Writing: 12%
Other(s): 4%
Don't know: 0%
Important aspects of lifeA happy relationship: 54%
Living an honest and respectable life: 41%
Security: 38%
Enjoying life: 34%
Making my own decisions: 33%
Being successful: 27%
Learning new things: 25%
Social justice: 24%
Progressing in my career: 14%
Traditions: 11%
Attitude towards innovationI like to keep up with the latest technology: 52%
I like to try out innovative products: 47%
I only buy new technologies if they have been tried and tested in practice: 38%
I am usually the first person in my circle of friends to try out a new technology.: 27%
Products that I buy have to meet the highest standards: 26%
Always having the latest technology is important to me: 21%
None of the above: 2%
Types of innovation adaptationEarly majority: 41%
Latecomers: 26%
Early adopters: 20%
Late majority: 10%
Innovators: 3%
Food attitudesI actively try to eat healthy: 58%
I avoid artificial flavorings and preservatives: 41%
I try to avoid plastic packaging when I buy food: 41%
I try to eat less meat: 41%
Food must be convenient and fast: 25%
I am open to eating meat that has been grown in a laboratory (cultured meat): 21%
I don't like cooking: 17%
I have one or more food intolerances: 14%
I can't afford to eat healthy: 10%
None of the above: 4%
Internet settingsIt is important to me to have good mobile internet reception anytime and anywhere: 63%
I could no longer imagine life without the internet: 61%
Mobile reception is good in my area: 54%
I protect my data: 48%
I am excited about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, such as ChatGPT, in my daily life: 47%
I am well protected against viruses and data misuse: 45%
The latest mobile communications standard is very important to me (5G): 37%
I am worried about my data being misused on the internet: 36%
Storing confidential data online is too insecure for me: 34%
None of the above: 1%
Attitudes towards digital mediaDigital services allow me to discover new and exciting content: 61%
I want to access my music / movies on all devices (TV, tablet, smartphone, ...): 58%
I prefer digital content because it is easier to manage: 54%
Best picture and sound quality is important to me: 52%
It is too expensive to afford all the streaming services I want: 39%
I prefer physical carriers of movies, books or music (Venyl, CDs, DVDs,...): 31%
I use alternative websites and apps to watch paid content for free: 22%
I don't trust the mainstream media in my country of residence (e.g. news channels): 18%
None of the above: 1%
Attitudes towards servicesI like to organize my life with my smartphone: 46%
I like to pay for services that make my life easier and more convenient: 42%
I tend to book services online: 35%
I prefer services with personal contact: 29%
I am often frustrated by unexpected additional charges at the end of a service booking: 17%
None of the above: 13%
I am often dissatisfied with services: 11%
Attitudes towards health careI actively do something to stay healthy: 62%
I would like to do more for my health: 58%
I undergo regular medical check-ups: 53%
I can imagine having cannabis prescribed to me for medical reasons: 40%
Patients have to pay too much for medication and medical treatment: 38%
the healthcare system often lets patients down: 37%
I have little confidence in the safety of vaccinations: 24%
I like to consult doctors via an app or online chat: 24%
I prefer alternative healing methods to traditional medicine: 17%
None of the above: 2%
Satisfaction with personal healthSatisfied: 51%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 23%
Very satisfied: 14%
Dissatisfied: 10%
Very dissatisfied: 1%
I'd rather not say: 0%
Attitudes to travelI like to be in nature when I travel: 57%
When I travel, I use my smartphone as a travel guide: 55%
I want to experience something unique when I travel: 48%
When I travel, I always make sure I get the cheapest deal: 32%
When I travel, I book accommodation, rental cars, etc. spontaneously via my smartphone: 31% I adjust my travel plans based on travel requirements: 26% Sustainable travel is important to me: 24% I can book accommodation, rental cars, etc. spontaneously via my smartphone. spontaneously via my smartphone: 31%
I adjust my travel plans based on travel requirements and government regulations: 26%
Sustainable travel is important to me: 24%
I can't afford a vacation this year: 17%
None of the above: 3%
Attitudes towards personal financesI am fully aware of my financial situation: 57%
I could imagine handling all my financial matters exclusively online: 48%
I could imagine handling all my financial matters exclusively via smartphone: 38%
New financial topics, such as crypto and NFTs, intrigue me: 30%
I worry about my financial future: 29%
Online financial services have increased my confidence in handling my own finances (fintech services to help with banking, budgeting, investing, etc.): 29%
I have donated money to charity in the last 12 months: 28%
If the service is good, I am happy to pay for account management and transactions: 27%
I could save a lot of money by getting advice from a financial expert (e.g. on tax, banking and insurance issues): 23%
None of the above: 5%
Own assessment of the personal economic situationPositive: 42%
Neither positive nor negative: 31%
Very positive: 14%
Negative: 9%
Very negative: 3%
Don't know: 0%
Attitudes towards mobilityOwning a car is important to me: 67%
I am a car lover: 49%
Public transport in my region is good: 40%
The electrical infrastructure prevents me from buying an electric car: 36%
I try to opt for more environmentally friendly means of transport. 34%
Due to fuel prices, I opt for other means of transport (e.g. cycling): 33%
There are not enough parking spaces in my area: 31%
I can imagine getting into a self-driving cab: 30%
Driving is bad for the environment: 27%
I spend too much time commuting: 23%
None of the above: 2%
Attitudes towards mobilityOwning a car is important to me: 67%
I am a car lover: 49%
Public transport in my region is good: 40%
The electrical infrastructure prevents me from buying an electric car: 36%
I try to opt for more environmentally friendly means of transport. 34%
Due to fuel prices, I opt for other means of transport (e.g. cycling): 33%
There are not enough parking spaces in my area: 31%
I can imagine getting into a self-driving cab: 30%
Driving is bad for the environment: 27%
I spend too much time commuting: 23%
None of the above: 2%
Settings for consumer electronicsI couldn't live without my smartphone: 53%
When choosing electronic devices, I pay a lot of attention to their energy efficiency: 52%
I buy new electronics even if my old model still works: 49%
I want the best audio and movie experience on all my devices: 49%
I would like to control my home by smartphone or voice: 47%
Electronics are a status symbol for me: 28%
I have not been able to buy any new electronic devices in the last 12 months because I ran out of stock (e.g. laptop). e.g. laptop)..: 7%
None of the above: 4%
Settings for insurancesI am well informed about my personal insurance contracts: 46%
I trust my insurance company to take care of my claims: 41%
I could imagine managing my insurance exclusively online: 37%
I could benefit from getting advice from an insurance expert (e.g. on premiums, insurance cover): 27%
I am prepared to automatically pass on information about my behavior to my insurance company in order to get better rates.: 22%
I could imagine taking out all my insurance policies with a technology company like Google or Apple: 19%
I could imagine using an algorithm-based digital program (RoboAdvisor) when it comes to insurance: 17%
I am worried that I have not taken out the right insurance policies: 17%
None of the above: 7%
Settings for online advertisingI don't mind advertising if I receive free content in return.: 49%
I am often annoyed by advertising on the internet: 45%
It annoys me when I receive online ads based on my search history: 35%
I use ad blockers when surfing the internet: 34%
I don't mind when companies use my personal data for advertising: 27%
I have bought products because celebrities or influencers have advertised them: 26%
I am enthusiastic about using the metaverse (immersive virtual world): 24%
I often have difficulty distinguishing between advertising and content: 10%
None of the above: 3%
Digital advertising touchpointsVideo portals (e.g. YouTube): 57%
Search engines: 52%
Social media websites and apps: 47%
Online stores: 45%
Video streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime): 43%
Websites and apps of brands and products: 35%
Video games (smartphone / tablet / console / PC / smart TV): 33%
Newsletter: 28%
Editorial websites and apps (e.g. news sites and magazines: 27% Other apps (smartphone / tablet / console / PC / smart TV): 26% Other(s): 26% e.g. news sites and magazines): 27%
Other apps (smartphone / tablet / console / PC / smart TV): 26%
Other(s): 26%
Music portals and streaming services (e.g. Spotify): 26%
Podcasts: 20%
Blogs / forums: 15%
I have not come across any digital advertising: 3%
Don't know: 2%
Non-digital advertising touchpointsOn billboards, screens and other advertising spaces on the move (also on public transport): 47%
Commercials / advertising mailings: 43%
Directly in the store: 43%
On television: 42%
On the radio: 39%
In printed magazines: 29%
In printed daily newspapers: 28%
At the cinema/movie theater: 20%
I don't know: 5%
I have not yet come across non-digital ads: 5%
Other(s): 4%
Purchases of publishing media (last 12 months)Books (print): 29%
Audiobooks (download / streaming): 29%
eBooks: 27%
Podcasts: 24%
None of the above: 24%
Daily newspapers (print): 23%
Magazines (print): 23%
eMagazines / online magazine websites and apps (e.g. fashion, sport, entertainment): 20%
Online news websites and apps / ePaper: 19%
Weekly newspaper (print): 18%
Use of publishing media (last 12 months)Podcasts: 47%
Audio books (download): 44%
Books (print): 38%
eBooks: 36%
Daily newspapers (print): 33%
Magazines (print): 30%
Weekly newspaper (print): 26%
None of the above: 6%
TV subscription by brandVodafone: 28%
MagentaTV: 23%
Sky: 11%
1&1: 9%
Deutsche Glasfaser TV: 6%
waipu.tv: 6%
Other(s): 5%
Freenet TV: 3%
Joyn: 2%
Pyur: 1%
I don't know: 1%
TV usage by duration (per week)1 to 5 hours: 22%
I don't use this media service: 22%
6 to 10 hours: 19%
11 to 15 hours: 11%
More than 20 hours: 10%
16 to 20 hours: 8%
Less than an hour: 7%
I don't know: 0%
Preferences for films and series by genreComedies: 65%
Documentaries: 61%
Thrillers / Mystery / Crime: 58%
Science Fiction and Fantasy: 55%
Sports: 48%
News (local or national): 44%
Horror: 40%
Dramas: 37%
Animation (cartoons, anime,...): 36%
Music videos & shows: 30%
Game shows: 24%
Reality TV: 24%
Talk shows: 23%
Children's shows: 18%
Soap operas + telenovas: 11%
Other(s): 8%
Religious: 7%
Don't know: 0%
Use of social media by brandYouTube: 75%
Instagram: 62%
Facebook: 61%
TikTok: 43%
LinkedIn: 28%
X (Twitter): 28%
Pinterest: 23%
Snapchat: 21%
Twitch: 21%
Reddit: 17%
XING: 12%
BeReal.: 6%
Other(s): 5%
Quora: 4%
Tumblr: 4%
Clubhouse: 3%
Flickr: 3%
Yodel: 3%
WeChat: 3%
I use social media irregularly: 3%
Activities in the social mediaSent private messages: 61%
Liked posts from other users or followed people: 48%
Commented on posts: 45%
Posted pictures / videos / texts / status updates: 36%
Shared posts from other users: 32%
Liked or followed posts from influencers/content creators: 31%
Posts from companies liked or followed: 30%
Posts shared by influencers/content creators: 17%
Company posts shared: 15%
I only used social media passively: 12%
Other(s): 6%
I did not use social media: 3%
User typology of social mediaCommunicator: 71%
Follower: 63%
Multiplier: 44%
Content poster: 36%
Passive user: 12%
Other(s): 6%
Non-user: 3%
Products/topics talked about onlineComputers, smartphones & technology: 40%
Movies & series: 37%
Games / video games: 35%
Music: 34%
Sport: 34%
Holidays & travel: 31%
Politics: 27%
Food & drink: 25%
Social issues: 23%
Fashion: 20%
Health & medicine: 19%
None of the above: 19%
Cars & Motorcycles: 18%
Books: 17%
Household: 17%
Beauty & Personal Care: 16%
Family & Kids: 16%
Arts & Culture: 15%
Celebrities: 15%
Preferences for podcast content by genreComedy: 43%
Science & Technology: 40%
Business & Economy: 39%
Health & Fitness: 35%
Film & TV: 34%
News & Politics: 34%
History: 33%
Music: 32%
Advice & Self-Help: 31%
Gaming & E-Sports: 29%
Sports: 28%
Society & Culture: 27%
Cars & Vehicles: 25%
Crime & Law: 24%
Family & Parenting: 22%
Love & Relationships: 19%
Personal Finance: 14%
Religion & Philosophy: 12%
VIPs & Celebrities: 10%
Other(s): 5%
Don't Know: 0%
Internet access by typeBroadband (DSL, cable, ...): 61%
Mobile connection via smartphone / tablet: 16%
UMTS / GPRS / LTE router: 13%
Landlord/neighbor's wireless connection: 6%
Other connection technologies: 2%
Satellite access: 1%
I don't know: 0%
I don't have an Internet connection at home: 0%
Internet usage by provider/brandTelekom: 33%
Vodafone: 32%
1&1: 13%
O2: 7%
Other(s): 6%
Pyur: 3%
EWE: 2%
M-Net: 2%
Congstar: 1%
Unitymedia: 1%
Maingau: 0%
primacall: 0%
smartmobil.de: 0%
Starlink: 0%
I don't know: 0%
Website and online service usage by typeOnline stores: 70%
Social media websites and apps: 62%
News websites and apps: 52%
Company websites and apps: 48%
Newsletters: 33%
Blogs: 21%
None of the above: 3%
Search engine usage by brandGoogle: 95%
Bing: 31%
Yahoo!: 22%
DuckDuckGo: 18%
Ecosia: 10%
search.com: 7%
AOL: 6%
Ask.com: 6%
Baidu: 5%
Yandex: 5%
Other(s): 4%
WebCrawler: 2%
I don't use search engines: 1%
Online payments by typeOnline payment services (e.g. PayPal, Google Pay, Klarna): 77%
Credit card: 53%
Direct debit: 53%
By invoice: 51%
Debit card: 49%
Prepaid cards / vouchers: 29%
Cash in advance: 23%
Payment on delivery: 12%
Other(s): 2%
I have not made any payments online: 1%
Purchasing settingsClothes and shoes must first and foremost be comfortable: 68%
When shopping, I look out for special offers: 67%
Being well dressed is very important to me: 56%
When shopping, I tend to buy on impulse: 52%
I always store in the same stores: 29%
I don't buy fast fashion (mass-produced cheap clothes): 21%
I often buy clothes that I never wear: 15%
None of the above: 0%
Online shopping settingsBefore making a major purchase, I research online: 67%
Customer reviews on the internet are very helpful: 57%
I prefer to buy goods from different sellers via the same online marketplace (e.g. Amazon): 39% I usually manage regular/recurring orders directly on my smartphone or tablet: 39% I want to see an item before I buy it: 27% Amazon): 39%
I usually manage regular/recurring orders directly via my smartphone or tablet: 39%
I like to see and touch an item before I buy it: 27%
I am enthusiastic about using augmented and virtual reality when shopping: 26%
When I order something, I prefer express delivery: 26%
I usually make larger new purchases directly via my smartphone or tablet.: 23%
When I buy an item, I want to have it in my hands on the same day: 20%
None of the above: 1%
High brand awareness by categorySmartphones: 68%
PCs and laptops: 57%
TV and hi-fi: 53%
Shoes: 47%
Cars, motorcycles, bicycles: 46%
Clothing: 43%
Household appliances: 41%
Sports + outdoor products: 30%
Cosmetics + personal care: 29%
Alcoholic beverages (only for respondents who have reached the legal drinking age): 27%
Food + non-alcoholic beverages: 27%
Detergents & cleaning products: 25%
DIY + garden products: 21%
Furniture + household goods: 20%
Pet supplies: 20%
Accessories: 18%
Bags + luggage: 18%
Toys + baby products: 16%
Stationery + hobby supplies: 15%
None of the above: 7%
Sources of inspiration for new productsSearch engines (such as Google): 61%
Friends and acquaintances: 52%
Online stores: 52%
Social media websites and apps: 43%
In-store: 42%
Video websites and apps (such as YouTube): 41%
Price comparison websites: 35%
Brand websites and apps: 34%
Customer reviews: 26%
Magazines and newspapers: 25%
Online forums: 24%
Influencers / content creators: 22%
Voucher and deal websites and apps: 21%
Magazine and newspaper websites and apps: 21%
Podcasts: 17%
Celebrities: 15%
Blogs: 12%
Question/answer websites and apps: 8%
None of the above: 2%
Information sources for product researchOnline stores: 48%
Price comparison websites: 38%
Brand websites and apps: 34%
Customer reviews: 34%
In-store: 31%
Friends and acquaintances: 27%
Online forums: 23%
Social media websites and apps: 22%
Voucher and deal websites and apps: 14%
Magazine and newspaper websites and apps: 14%
Magazines and newspapers: 13%
Question/answer websites and apps: 11%
None of the above: 1%
Interest in product categoriesClothing: 64%
Shoes: 62%
Books, movies, music & games: 59%
Cars: 57%
Sports + outdoor products: 51%
Drugstore + health products: 46%
Household appliances: 45%
Furniture + household goods: 43%
Cosmetics + personal care: 42%
DIY + garden products: 42%
Stationery + hobby supplies: 36%
Bicycles: 35%
Detergents & cleaning products,: 33%
Pet supplies: 32%
Motorcycles: 21%
Toys + baby products: 21%
None of the above: 1%
Offline purchases by typeDrugstore / perfumery: 65%
Clothes / shoe store: 64%
Pharmacy: 63%
DIY / garden center: 57%
Electronics store: 54%
Department store: 47%
Sports store: 44%
Furniture store: 42%
Book store: 33%
Furnishing and decoration store: 26%
Jewelry store / jeweler: 24%
Wholesale: 21%
None of the above: 5%
Food shopping by typeSupermarket (usual size): 82%
Discount store: 65%
Bakery or bistro: 51%
Delicatessen counters in supermarkets: 39%
Supermarket (large): 38%
Pharmacy: 37%
Farmers' market: 28%
Health food store: 23%
Online store / online retail: 16%
Mini-market / kiosk: 13%
Food voucher provider: 7%
Other(s): 2%
I don't buy any products for everyday use: 0%
Food consumed regularlyFruit + vegetables: 78%
Baked goods: 73%
Potatoes: 70%
Eggs: 68%
Pasta: 68%
Dairy products (milk / yoghurt / cheese / etc.): 64%
Meat + sausages: 63%
Rice: 59%
Sweets + chocolate: 56%
Snacks + potato potato chips: 46%
Jam + chocolate spread: 42%
Fish + seafood: 41%
Ice cream: 40%
Breakfast cereals: 38%
Frozen ready meals: 38%
Prepared meals: 31%
Dairy substitutes (e.g. almond milk / oat milk): 31% e.g. almond milk / oat yoghurt): 24%
Meat substitutes (e.g. vegan sausages / plant-based burger patties): 23%
None of the above: 1%
Smartphone by brandApple: 35%
Samsung: 34%
Xiaomi/Mi: 11%
Google: 4%
Huawei: 4%
Motorola: 2%
OPPO: 2%
Sony: 2%
Nokia: 1%
OnePlus: 1%
Other(s): 1%
HTC: 0%
Realme: 0%
ZTE: 0%
Don't know: 0%
Use of financial productsCurrent accounts: 78%
Credit cards: 61%
Savings accounts: 53%
Equity investments (shares / investment funds): 33%
Cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin): 30%
Loans: 30%
Construction financing: 26%
Real estate: 25%
Insurance with investment elements (e.g. life insurance): 21%
Precious metals (e.g. gold): 16%
Mortgages: 14%
Other investments: 13%
I don't know: 0%
I don't use/own any financial products or investments: 0%
Holders of health insurance on an employment basisNon-owners: 81%
Health insurance holders on an employment basis: 19%
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