Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election
October 13, 2020
The September 2020 American Perspectives Survey tested various existing conspiracy theories about politics and misconceptions about public health to ascertain overall support for these ideas and examine whether demographic or partisan backgrounds are associated with greater propensity to accept or reject certain theories. Continue Reading →
Fear, Frustration, and Faith: Americans Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak
April 2, 2020
The March 2020 American Perspectives Survey found that young people were most likely to say they have hoarded supplies and a large partisan divide in opinions on how the federal government and Donald Trump have handled coronavirus. Continue Reading →
Younger Christians Care Less About Their Partner’s Religious Beliefs
February 13, 2020
Younger Christians are much more comfortable than older Christians with the idea of dating someone who does not share their views about God. Continue Reading →
Hidden Identity: When Americans Decide to Keep Their Religious Background to Themselves
January 7, 2020
For many Americans, religion is a fundamental part of who they are. But for many other Americans sharing religious beliefs with others is not as easy. Continue Reading →
The Decline of Religion in American Family Life
December 11, 2019
Data from the November 2019 American Perspectives Survey reveals that young people may not be to blame for the decline in religious affiliation. Young people report being raised in less religious households than their parents. Continue Reading →
Are Americans Who Attend Neighborhood Churches Better Off?
June 25, 2019
Beyond cutting down commute times and saving on gas there is no obvious benefit to attending religious services close to home. Continue Reading →
The Decline of Church Membership
April 19, 2019
A new survey by Gallup finds that membership in religious congregations is plummeting. Continue Reading →
Doubting disbelievers: A new approach to measuring religious uncertainty
April 1, 2019
Though most Americans say they believe in God, many express having doubts that God exists. A new research approach finds that doubts about God are even more prevalent than previous surveys suggest—a pattern that is evident among believers and nonbelievers alike. Continue Reading →
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