February 8, 2021
Having a robust network of friends and family may encourage us to become more active in civic and political life.
READ MOREDecember 17, 2020
The holidays look different this year. In addition to traveling less, having smaller gatherings, and gathering virtually, Americans are also altering their spending habits.
READ MOREOctober 7, 2020
Although abortion attitudes are highly polarized between the two parties and the issue remains contentious, among Republicans, views vary depending on their political networks.
READ MORESeptember 30, 2020
The American National Social Network Survey is designed to help us understand how the nature of personal networks and relationships conditions personal behavior and influences decisions.
READ MOREJuly 9, 2020
Parenting during a pandemic has placed a huge burden on those with children at home. As parent’s think about sending their children back to school during the coronavirus pandemic, mothers are especially anxious about the idea. Mothers have experienced a decline in mental health, especially single mothers.
READ MOREFebruary 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.
READ MOREFebruary 10, 2020
It’s not surprising that Trump has intruded into our dating lives. Through social media, news coverage, and a barrage of controversial comments, Trump is a feature of American public life.
READ MOREFebruary 6, 2020
In the January 2020 American Perspectives Survey, no other issue is more of a deal breaker for Americans when it comes to dating than someone having a different opinion on abortion. Many also find it would be difficult to date someone with a different opinion on Donald Trump.
READ MOREDecember 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.
READ MOREOctober 2, 2019
Most Americans believe that political differences do not preclude agreement on other topics. Democrats and Republics would take the same view. There’s less consensus across generations.
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