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short readsSep 13, 2024

Can Americans be optimistic about their democracy?

Americans’ grim political mood and desire for change show up across our surveys. But despite divisions, there are hopeful signs for the future.
reportMar 26, 2025

Around the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions

In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.
reportJul 2, 2024

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Moira Fagan, Research AssociateSneha Gubbala, Research AssistantJacob Poushter, Associate Director, Global Attitudes Research Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and ProductionJanakee Chavda, Assistant Digital ProducerLaura Clancy, Research AnalystManolo Corichi, Research AnalystJonathan Evans, Senior ResearcherJanell […]
reportJun 11, 2024

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJanell Fetterolf, Senior ResearcherMaria Smerkovich, Research AssociateSarah Austin, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and ProductionJanakee Chavda, Assistant Digital ProducerLaura Clancy, Research AnalystManolo Corichi, Research AnalystJonathan Evans, Senior ResearcherMoira Fagan, […]
reportJul 9, 2024

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchChristine Huang, Research AssociateLaura Clancy, Research AnalystAndrew Prozorovsky, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and ProductionJanakee Chavda, Assistant Digital ProducerManolo Corichi, Research AnalystJonathan Evans, Senior ResearcherMoira […]
reportMay 6, 2025

Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World

Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God.
reportJun 27, 2023

2. Confidence in Biden to handle world affairs

On balance, Biden gets positive reviews on the survey, although there are notable differences across countries. A median of 54% say they trust Biden to do the right thing in international affairs and 39% say they do not. As with views of the U.S., Poland and Hungary stand out for their stark disagreement about the […]
reportJul 19, 2023

Acknowledgments

Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. The Center’s Asian American portfolio was funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts, with generous support from The Asian American Foundation; Chan Zuckerberg Initiative DAF, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation; the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Henry Luce […]
reportJun 11, 2024

Globally, Biden Receives Higher Ratings Than Trump

Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
short readsMar 26, 2025

4 facts about religious switching within Judaism in Israel

About one-fifth of Israeli Jews (22%) have switched from one Jewish group to another since childhood.