Commentary June 29, 2021
Peer Pressure, Not Politics, May Matter Most When it Comes to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Americans experience widely different levels of social pressure to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And for better or worse, our friends exercise considerable influence over the information we have and the decisions we make. Continue Reading →
Blog January 8, 2021
Older Americans Support Getting Vaccinated Regardless of Their Politics or the Perceived Threat of COVID-19
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As the US ramps up vaccinations, political identity is important in predicting the behavior of younger Americans. Continue Reading →
Survey report December 9, 2020
A Turning Point? Americans Grapple With COVID-19 Amid Enduring Partisan and Racial Divisions
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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 →