More Republicans, parents and non-college grads now say they find meaning in freedom, independence | Pew Research Center

November 17, 2021

Where Americans find meaning in life has changed over the past four years

More Republicans, parents and non-college grads now say they find meaning in freedom, independence

More Republicans, parents and non-college grads now say they find meaning in freedom, independence

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Where Americans find meaning in life has changed over the past four years
More Americans say society and freedom make life meaningful now than in 2017, fewer mention romantic partners
Married Americans are now less likely to mention their spouse or romantic partner as a source of meaning in life
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health has declined as source of meaning in Americans’ lives – especially among those ages 65 and older
More Republicans, parents and non-college grads now say they find meaning in freedom, independence