Global Survey Reveals India's Strongest Support for Children Pursuing Artistic Careers
A YouGov survey of over 22,000 people across multiple countries found India's urban population most supportive of children becoming artists, with 63% expressing approval. Medical doctors received 70% approval in India, while truck drivers garnered only 20%. The United Kingdom showed 57% support for artistic professions, with 78% approving of architecture and 69% of graphic design careers. Mexico and Spain displayed the least enthusiasm for artistic careers among surveyed nations, alongside Hong Kong and Singapore. Globally, doctors, scientists, and architects ranked as the most approved professions. British respondents showed the highest approval for truck drivers, nurses, and farmers compared to other countries. Australia stood alone in having positive views about mining and call center work for children. The survey measured public willingness for children to pursue various professions across different nations.
Key facts
- YouGov conducted an international survey of more than 22,000 people
- 63% of urban Indians would be happy for their child to become an artist
- 70% of urban Indians approved of medical doctors as a career for children
- 20% of urban Indians approved of truck drivers as a career for children
- 57% of UK respondents supported artistic careers for children
- 78% of British people approved of architecture careers for children
- 69% of British people approved of graphic design careers for children
- Mexico, Spain, Hong Kong and Singapore showed least enthusiasm for artistic careers
Entities
Institutions
- YouGov
Locations
- India
- Mexico
- Spain
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- UK
- Australia