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Survey Report The public’s views of the nation’s economy have shown little change throughout 2015. But Americans are less optimistic about how well the economy will fare over the next year than they were last January. Currently, 45% rate economic conditions as only fair, while 27% view them as excellent or good, and about the […]
From trust in government to views of climate change, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most memorable findings of the year.
In the last two decades, several religious groups have moved to allow same-sex couples to marry within their traditions.
The share of Americans with broadband at home has plateaued: It now stands at 67%, down slightly from 70% in 2013. At the same time, more Americans rely only on their smartphones for online access.
Millennials are less religious than older Americans and less likely to identify with a religious group, and those traits are reflected in the way they celebrate Christmas.
Acceptance of homosexuality is rising across the broad spectrum of American Christianity, including among members of churches that strongly oppose homosexual relationships as sinful.
A new Pew Research Center report looks at the challenges parents face in raising their children and how parenting approaches differ across demographic groups.
There are deep divisions among U.S. parents today rooted in economic well-being. Parents’ outlooks, worries and aspirations for their children are strongly linked to financial circumstances.
Hispanics are more likely than whites or blacks to categorize themselves as gamers.
Republicans, especially conservative Republicans, were more likely to view the institution unfavorably.
