Kat Devlin

Research Associate

Kat Devlin is a research associate at the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project, where she specializes in international public opinion and quantitative research methods. She is involved in all aspects of the research process, including designing survey questionnaires, managing fieldwork, assessing data quality and writing reports. Devlin earned her master’s degree from Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, with concentrations in quantitative research and Chinese studies. Previously, she served as a Fulbright grantee in Malaysia. Devlin has written on numerous topics, including public opinion in India, economic issues in Japan, global attitudes toward China, language learning in Europe and applied data science methods. Her research has been covered in international news outlets such as the BBC, Axios, Forbes, Agence France-Presse and Reuters.

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ReportJune 16, 2020

Across the surveyed countries, opinion varies widely about the value of diversity. But interacting with people of different backgrounds is related to more positive attitudes about the role of diversity in society.

Fact TankJune 10, 2020

When it comes to economic relations, some in Taiwan are more willing to work with both Beijing and Washington.

ReportMay 18, 2020

Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.

ReportMay 12, 2020

There is widespread support in Taiwan for increased economic and political ties with the U.S. While many are wary of stronger political ties with mainland China, about half would favor stronger economic relations.

ReportApril 21, 2020

Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.

Fact TankApril 9, 2020

91% of EU students in primary and secondary school were studying English in 2017 – more than all other foreign languages learned combined.

Fact TankFebruary 20, 2020

As President Donald Trump prepares for a state visit to India, the two nations’ economic relationship will take center stage.

Fact TankJanuary 10, 2020

The U.S. receives more positive marks than China in 21 countries surveyed, while China fares better than the U.S. in seven countries.

Fact TankJanuary 6, 2020

In some EU nations, sizable minorities speak something other than their country's national language in their household.

Fact TankDecember 11, 2019

In EU countries with higher unemployment, people are more pessimistic about job prospects. Youth unemployment and lack of economic growth are also factors.