Americans are less likely than others around the world to feel close to people in their country or community
A median of 83% across 24 nations surveyed say they feel close to other people in their country, while 66% of Americans hold this view.
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A median of 83% across 24 nations surveyed say they feel close to other people in their country, while 66% of Americans hold this view.
In 24 places where detailed statistics are available, same-sex marriages in recent years have ranged from less than 1% to 3.4% of all marriages.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Publics disagree about whether restrictions on public activity, such as stay-at-home orders or mandates to wear masks in public, have gone far enough to combat COVID-19.
As 2021 draws to a close, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most striking research findings from the past year.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.
Black men are now on par with American Indian or Alaska Native men as the demographic groups most likely to die from overdoses.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
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