In The News August 24, 2021

How Affluent Conservatives Fuel the Culture War

Beatrice Lee

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Blog August 9, 2021

Yes, Having More Friends is Better

Daniel A. Cox

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Recent work shows that all Americans—men and women alike—benefit when they develop intimate and emotionally supportive connections with their friends. But quantity matters too. Continue Reading →

In The News August 5, 2021

To cut poverty and solve the labor shortage, enhance the Earned Income Tax Credit

Beatrice Lee

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In The News August 3, 2021

Building through affirmation: How one class helps Black boys define masculinity

Beatrice Lee

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In The News July 29, 2021

What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

Beatrice Lee

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Blog July 29, 2021

What Matters for Living a Fulfilling Life

Daniel A. Cox

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The June American Perspectives Survey offers some clues as to what Americans believe is truly necessary for living a full and rewarding life. Continue Reading →

In The News July 28, 2021

Why are Americans becoming more socially isolated and lonely? Daniel Cox on the erosion of friendship in the U.S.

Beatrice Lee

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In The News July 26, 2021

Americans have fewer friends than they did 30 years ago, new poll finds

Beatrice Lee

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In The News July 25, 2021

America’s “Friendscape” crisis

Beatrice Lee

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Commentary July 25, 2021

We Asked Hundreds of Unemployed Americans What’s Keeping Them Out of Work — It’s Not Unemployment Benefits

Daniel A. Cox, Brent Orrell

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The Survey Center for American Life’s new survey shows a difference in needs between the pandemic unemployed and the chronically unemployed. Continue Reading →

Survey Reports

Daniel A. Cox
July 2, 2025

America’s Cultural Crossroads: Enduring Discontent, Rising Disconnection, and an Uncertain Future

A new survey from the Survey Center on American Life shows Americans are changing course on major cultural issues—from immigration and gay rights to gender roles and public trust. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
January 29, 2025

Romantic Recession: How Politics, Pessimism, and Anxiety Shape American Courtship

A new report by the Survey Center on American life finds that safety concerns and declining trust are reshaping modern dating, leaving many singles feeling pessimistic about their prospects. Sharp gender divides in attitudes toward dating apps, trust, and relationships reveal how these challenges are redefining the search for connection. Continue Reading →

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
September 24, 2024

The Politics of Progress and Privilege: How America’s Gender Gap Is Reshaping the 2024 Election

Americans are increasingly divided on gendered issues. A new report by the Survey Center on American Life provides context for how these divisions might impact the results of the 2024 Presidential election. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Sam Pressler
August 22, 2024

Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life

Disconnected: Places and Spaces presents new survey findings that suggest Americans are less connected than ever before. Continue Reading →

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