How Americans feel about the satisfactions and stresses of modern life
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
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How the attitudes of West and East Germans compare, 30 years after fall of Berlin Wall
Despite broadly positive sentiments among Germans about the changes of the past 30 years, views differ in some notable ways in the former West and East.
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10 key takeaways about public opinion in Europe 30 years after the fall of communism
Read key takeaways from a new survey that explores European attitudes three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
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A growing number of American teenagers – particularly girls – are facing depression
Depression is rising among American teenagers, and teen girls are particularly likely to have had recent depressive episodes.
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Why we studied the possible links between religion and happiness, health and civic engagement
Conrad Hackett, associate director for research and senior demographer, discusses why we studied the relationship between religion and happiness, health and civic engagement.
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Americans unhappy with family, social or financial life are more likely to say they feel lonely
While the share of Americans who say they are lonely all or most of the time is small, the share rises significantly for some groups.
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Americans who find meaning in these four areas have higher life satisfaction
Four topics are universally associated with higher levels of life satisfaction: a person’s good health, romantic partner, friends and career.
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The Meaning of Life: 100 quotes from Americans on what keeps them going
We asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life. Their responses were rich, thoughtful and varied.
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Where Americans Find Meaning in Life
Family is the most common source of meaning in America, but economic, religious and political divides shape where people find meaning in other aspects of life.
