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South Australia has been crowned Australia’s most considerate state!
South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people’s needs, according to the Helga’s Kindness Index, afirst-of-its-kind reportexamining the state of kindness in the country.
Developed by McCrindle, the index surveyed 3,520 Australians nationally in June this year. Its scoring system is calculated based on several factors including behaviour, attitudes, thoughts and feelings towards the three kindness virtues of empathy, altruism and reflection.
The Index revealed that while Australians have a high overall kindness score, two thirds of us face barriers to being kind,such as not knowing how our kindness might be perceived or feeling out of our comfort zone.While Aussies perform an average of 16 acts of kindness a week, those who experience barriers perform 3.5 fewer acts. This is resulting in a loss of 2.37 billion acts of kindness each year.
“The Kindness Index shows that Aussies are looking for more acts of kindness in their every day, such as saying ‘hi’ to someone on the street, checking-in on friends and neighbours or preparing a meal for someone. It’s these small, but heartfelt gestures, that can make a big difference in someone’s day,” says Mark McCrindle, Futurist, Social Researcher and Principal at McCrindle.
Looking at kindness on ageographical level, each state and territory shone differently. The Index found the Northern Territory and Tasmania are the most welcoming states, Western Australia is the most encouraging, New South Wales is the most patient, and of course SA is the most considerate.
The study also found that food is a popular way to show kindness, with almost four in five believing that sharing a meal with friends and family is a powerful way to display kindness. Meanwhile two thirds of Aussies believe that helping out our neighbours is something we should do more of. Luckily for you, Glam Adelaide is always dedicated to highlighting new and exciting food ventures in our state, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed.
For more information on Helga’s index, go here.
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