The Indicator of National Affiliation in the World Values Survey
The sixth wave of the world values’ survey (WVS), 2010-2014, conducted by the World Values Survey Association, showed variations among the participating countries. The survey was composed of 260 paragraphs or question. The sixth wave covered 60 countries, including 13 Arab countries of which three are GCC countries: Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
- by Yasir Al-Muqbel ,
- Thursday, 8th September, 2016
One of the most important components of the survey was the one related to the question code V66, regarding the willingness of individuals to 'fight [sacrifice] for their country'. This question reflects a component of national belonging, where one's country is deemed most precious, with the citizen willing to 'sacrifice' and work towards the development of the country.
Despite the UAE not participating in this WVS wave, with the hope of participating in the coming ones, many values focused national surveys were conducted in the UAE in the same time frame. The same question was directed to the respondents, and the results of these surveys can be compared to other countries’ results from the WVS.
Results were analyzed at countries’ level based on a ten-point scale.The highest score is achieved by a “yes” answer of 90% and above. Next score is of 80% to 90%, and so on. Based on the table below, Qatar was ranked in the first category in willingness to sacrifice for home, and so did the UAE based on its national surveys in four preceding cycles. None of the participants from Arab countries was ranked in the second category. Jordan, Yemen, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco were classified in the third category. In the fourth came Libya, Egypt and Iraq while the occupied state of Palestine was in the fifth. Finally, the sixth category included Bahrain and Lebanon.
At the level of non-Arab countries, Pakistan scored the highest points and it was in the second category. While Japan scored the lowest and was in the ninth category.
It was not a matter of chance that the UAE was in the highest category related to the willingness to sacrifice for the country.
It was a result of efforts made in the establishment of a state that citizens are proud of, which makes citizens in turn willing to sacrifice for the purpose of preserving their country. Martyrs, who offered their souls to their homeland, are a real example. In their anniversary, we say congratulations to the ones who “have been true to their covenant with Allah.”
Yasir Al-Muqbel
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Areas of Expertise
- Public Opinion
- Quantitative Analysis & Satisfaction survey
- Economic Statistics
- Strategic Planning
- Excellence Model
Education
- BA in Economics and Statistics, University of Jordan, 1984.
- MA in Economic Science (Econometrics), Baghdad University, 1987.
- Certified Assessor, Wollongong University and EFCM.
Bio
Since 2006, Yasir Al Muqbel has been the Director of the Public Opinion Studies at Dubai Consultancy, Research and Media Center (B’huth).
From 1994-2006, Al Muqbel joined the Dept. of Economic Development, Government of Dubai, as Economic Expert, supervised the implementation of the statistics system for Dubai. Al Muqbel has participated in developing the initiatives and feasibility studies of mega projects in Dubai`s economy. In addition to that, he contributed in the Dubai Development Strategic Plan, especially on Macro Growth scenarios and Development Quantitative Scenarios, He has participated in the Dubai Economy in World Competitiveness Study 2005 ‘ IMD project, and he headed the investment teams at Algeria as Project coordinator between Dubai Government and Algerian Government.
From 1989-1994, Al Muqbel worked with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Saudi Arabia as an Economic Expert advising the Government in different aspects.
In his professional capacity, Al Muqbel has received numerous honours and recognition certificates and professional association memberships. He has been chosen as the Best Employee for the year 1999 (Consultancy Position) Dubai Government Excellence Program, he is a Fellow at Royal Statistical Society (UK), Member in ESOMAR (European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research) , AAPOR (American Association for Public Opinion Research) and WAPOR (World Association for Public Opinion Research).
Al Muqbel is a member of the Jury committee for Dubai Quality Award & Dubai Human Development Award DHDA (Emiratization Scheme) and one of the founders of the Award.