New study: Foreign-born and Swedish-born have similar values
A new survey from Statistics Sweden (SCB) shows interesting results about the population in Sweden. The agency has asked both people born in Sweden and people born abroad about their views on society. The results show that these groups are more similar to each other than many previously believed.
The survey focuses particularly on trust in democracy and the country's authorities. It turns out that a large majority of all residents, regardless of background, think it is very important to live in a democratic country. Most also believe that it is important to participate in elections and to be able to express their opinions freely.
Regarding trust in public institutions, such as the police and healthcare, the answers are also similar. Many feel a fundamental sense of security that the system works as it should. Although there are small differences in how different groups view certain issues, the big picture is that values often align.
These new figures are important for the debate on integration and social cohesion in Sweden. The report from SCB shows that there is a strong common ground in society. By focusing on what unites people, one can get a more accurate picture of what it looks like in the country today.