The Survey Center on American Life makes its data available to the public after a period of six to twelve months. Datasets are available to download as Stata and SPSS files. Survey datasets are cleaned with all identifying information removed. Access to data downloads requires making a free account. Continue Reading →
From the earliest days of the coronavirus outbreak, Continue Reading →
From the earliest days of the coronavirus outbreak, Continue Reading →
If it takes a village to raise a child, what happens to parents when the village goes into lockdown? Continue Reading →
Survey report July 15, 2020
STEM Perspectives: Attitudes, Opportunities, and Barriers in America’s STEM Workforce
In a survey of STEM graduates, our scholars explore opinions of the STEM field, STEM career satisfaction, and why some STEM degree holders have exited the field. Continue Reading →
Survey report July 9, 2020
The Parents are Not All Right: The Experiences of Parenting During a Pandemic
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 →
It seems clear that Trump’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has hurt him politically. The AEI survey finds that the public has become increasingly critical of Trump’s response to the pandemic, even among his most loyal supporters. Continue Reading →
In The News June 23, 2020
Survey: Most Americans aren’t comfortable going back to religious services
Commentary June 16, 2020
Many White Americans Are Ready to Reopen the Economy. Black Americans Aren’t.
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 →
Survey report June 16, 2020
Hardship, Anxiety, and Optimism: Racial and Partisan Disparities in Americans’ Response to COVID-19
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 →
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