Survey report February 9, 2022

Emerging Trends and Enduring Patterns in American Family Life

Daniel A. Cox

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Family dynamics are always evolving, but the emergence of new technologies, shifting economic realities, new cultural sensibilities, and social arrangements have reshaped family life dramatically. But there are enduring patterns in American family life as well. Women still do far more of the household chores, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Formative experiences, such as divorce, parental favoritism, and relationships have far-reaching influence. Continue Reading →

In The News February 7, 2022

As Fewer Americans Attend Church, Can Coffee Shops Fill the Void?

Beatrice Lee

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In The News February 5, 2022

How Does Birth Order Change Siblings’ Family Relationships and Futures?

Beatrice Lee

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In The News January 21, 2022

What’s Happening on the Left Is No Excuse for What’s Happening on the Right

Beatrice Lee

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In The News January 21, 2022

Power Up: The Week’s Best Reads

Beatrice Lee

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Blog January 19, 2022

Have Americans Lost Faith in the Value of a College Education?

Daniel A. Cox

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Americans who pass up an opportunity to go to college may pay for it in the long run, and not just in their paychecks. Continue Reading →

In The News January 12, 2022

The Four Bobs — and the Economic Importance of Self-Starters

Beatrice Lee

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In The News January 10, 2022

Americans Who Complete College Are Less Lonely

Beatrice Lee

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In The News January 10, 2022

Why men are lonelier in America than elsewhere

Beatrice Lee

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In The News January 6, 2022

How Many Americans Support Political Violence?

Beatrice Lee

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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 →

In the news

June 22, 2025

The strange bedfellows driving — and winning — the war on porn

June 20, 2025

The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave

June 16, 2025

What broke teenage romance?

June 12, 2025

Love in the time of politics