A Turning Point? Americans Grapple With COVID-19 Amid Enduring Partisan and Racial Divisions
December 9, 2020
The November 2020 APS explores how Americans are grappling with COVID-19 amid soaring numbers of infections. Though large partisan divisions persist, more Americans say they would get a free, FDA-approved vaccine. It also challenges the “shy Trump voter” hypothesis and explores possible explanations for Trump’s increased support among non-white voters. Continue Reading →
What Happens to Parents When Community Spaces Close?
August 12, 2020
If it takes a village to raise a child, what happens to parents when the village goes into lockdown? Continue Reading →
The Parents are Not All Right: The Experiences of Parenting During a Pandemic
July 9, 2020
Parenting during the pandemic placed a huge burden on those with children at home. Mothers (especially single mothers) have experienced a decline in mental health and are especially anxious about sending their children back to school. Continue Reading →
Many White Americans Are Ready to Reopen the Economy. Black Americans Aren’t.
June 16, 2020
Not all Americans are anxious for businesses to reopen. In fact, there is a fairly stark divide among white, black and Hispanic Americans on the subject. Continue Reading →
Hardship, Anxiety, and Optimism: Racial and Partisan Disparities in Americans’ Response to COVID-19
June 16, 2020
The COVID-19 and American Life Survey finds that most Americans do not think life will return to normal until 2021. Financial hardships have hit many households, disproportionately affecting minorities. Continue Reading →
Religious Americans Agree on Limiting In-Person Services, Split on Returning to Worship as Usual
May 22, 2020
Majorities of Americans remain concerned about COVID-19, and it’s unclear what in-person religious services will look like. Continue Reading →
Fear, Frustration, and Faith: Americans Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak
April 2, 2020
The March 2020 American Perspectives Survey finds that young people are most likely to have hoarded supplies and reveals a large partisan divide in opinions on how the federal government and Donald Trump handled coronavirus. Continue Reading →
Millennials and Baby Boomers Are Not at Odds Over Coronavirus
March 20, 2020
When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, younger and older Americans are not responding so differently. Continue Reading →