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The firm's Consumer Confidence Index has recorded a two-point drop for the month, taking it to -19 points.
In addition, there was a nine-point decline on the index for the state of the economy, which slid to -6 points.
Managing director of GfK NOP Social Research Nick Moon said that the figures - which may interest those involved in stock market trading - "must be concerning for the government".
He noted that if the trend continues in January, then the gains that have been recorded since August would be cancelled out.
However, figures are still ahead of those recorded a year ago in spite of the recent decreases, with the overall index set a -33 in December 2008 and the general economic situation given a score of -72.
Last week, chancellor Alistair Darling said in his Pre-Budget Report that public spending for 2009 is likely to be £3 billion higher than expected at £178 billion.
Posted by Greg Secker
