The January 2021 American Perspectives Survey looks at post-election sentiments, beliefs in conspiracies, attitudes toward political violence, political segregation, and general feelings toward the United States. Continue Reading →

In The News February 10, 2021

Biden hopes Pentagon visit prolongs military goodwill

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Blog February 8, 2021

If You Have a Lot of Friends, You’re Probably More Active in Politics

Daniel A. Cox, Jacqueline Clemence

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Having a robust network of friends and family may encourage us to become more active in civic and political life. Continue Reading →

In The News February 4, 2021

How Biden’s Catholic faith is shaping his social equity agenda – and getting pushback from conservatives

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Survey Reports

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 →

Daniel A. Cox, Kyle Gray, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
May 28, 2024

An Unsettled Electorate: How Uncertainty and Apathy Are Shaping the 2024 Election

A survey of more than 6,500 US adults focused on the 2024 presidential election reveals a pessimistic and unsettled American electorate fractured by education, ideology, class, and gender. Continue Reading →

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Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond, Kyle Gray
November 9, 2023

Generation Z and the Transformation of American Adolescence: How Gen Z’s Formative Experiences Shape Its Politics, Priorities, and Future

This report explores the foundational differences between American generations through their formative adolescent experiences. Continue Reading →

A majority of Republicans still view Biden’s election as illegitimate, a poll finds.

A ‘scary’ survey finding: 4 In 10 Republicans say political violence may be necessary

Survey: More than a quarter of white evangelicals believe core QAnon conspiracy theory

Poll finds nearly 40 percent of Republicans think political violence is justifiable and could be necessary

Poll shows disturbing level of support for political violence

White evangelicals are more likely to believe in QAnon than any other faith group, poll finds

After the Ballots are Counted: Conspiracies, Political Violence, and American Exceptionalism

Biden hopes Pentagon visit prolongs military goodwill

If You Have a Lot of Friends, You’re Probably More Active in Politics

How Biden’s Catholic faith is shaping his social equity agenda – and getting pushback from conservatives

Survey Reports

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

Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life

An Unsettled Electorate: How Uncertainty and Apathy Are Shaping the 2024 Election

Generation Z and the Transformation of American Adolescence: How Gen Z’s Formative Experiences Shape Its Politics, Priorities, and Future

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