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Survey ReportsFebruary 11, 2021
After the Ballots are Counted: Conspiracies, Political Violence, and American Exceptionalism
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.
Survey ReportsDecember 15, 2020
Religious Diversity and Change in American Social Networks: How Our Social Connections Shape Religious Beliefs and Behavior
The American Social Network Survey uses a unique design to measure the race, educational background, politics, and religion of our social contacts. The results reveal that personal behavior and beliefs are socially constructed—what we know is influenced by who we know. Americans who have more politically diverse social networks express greater openness to compromise and are less bound to their own beliefs. Racial and ethnic diversity in Americans’ social networks makes one more sensitive to race issues.
Survey ReportsDecember 9, 2020
A Turning Point? Americans Grapple With COVID-19 Amid Enduring Partisan and Racial Divisions
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.
Survey ReportsNovember 18, 2020
Hopes and Challenges For Community and Civic Life: Perspectives From the Nation and Indiana
The coronavirus outbreak created tensions between urban Americans hit hard by the virus and small towns and rural communities. Despite these disparities, surveys find that, before COVID-19, Americans expressed many of the same ideas and priorities regarding their communities, revealing we may not be as divided as one might think.
Survey ReportsOctober 13, 2020
Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election
The September 2020 American Perspectives Survey tests existing conspiracy theories about politics and misconceptions about public health, ideas, and whether demographic or partisan backgrounds are associated with greater propensity to accept or reject certain theories.
Survey ReportsSeptember 30, 2020
Socially Distant: How Our Divided Social Networks Explain Our Politics
The American National Social Network Survey explains how personal networks and relationships condition personal behavior and influence decisions.
Survey ReportsJuly 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.
Survey ReportsJuly 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.
Survey ReportsJune 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.
Survey ReportsApril 2, 2020
Fear, Frustration, and Faith: Americans Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak
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.