Survey report December 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. 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 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 →
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 →
Commentary May 22, 2020
Religious Americans Agree on Limiting In-Person Services, Split on Returning to Worship as Usual
Majorities of Americans remain concerned about COVID-19, and it’s unclear what in-person religious services will look like. Continue Reading →
Survey report April 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. Continue Reading →
When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, younger and older Americans are not responding so differently. Continue Reading →
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