A Barometer of Modern Morals
These edicts represent the collective judgment of the American public when asked to assess the moral dimensions of different kinds of behaviors.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Teens and technology
This is a discussion of the eight realities of technology and social experience that are shaping the world of today’s teens and twenty-somethings.
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Gauging Family Intimacy
A nationwide survey finds that just about every breed of human owner considers their pet to be family. But some groups are more disposed than others to feel this way.
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Who’s Feeling Rushed?
Overall, about a quarter of all adults in this country say they always feel rushed, while a majority of Americans sometimes feel rushed and about a quarter almost never feel rushed.
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Surfing for Fun
About 40 million Americans were browsing the web just for fun or to pass the time on a typical day in December 2005.
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The Strength of Internet Ties
The internet helps maintain people’s social networks, and connects them to members of their social network when they need help. 60 million Americans have turned to the internet for help with major life decisions.
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Baby Boomers: From the Age of Aquarius to the Age of Responsibility
As the oldest of the nation’s 75 million baby boomers approach the age of 60, many are looking ahead to their own retirement while balancing a full plate of family responsibilities.
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Teen Content Creators and Consumers
American teenagers today are utilizing the interactive capabilities of the internet as they create and share their own media creations.
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Teens and Technology
Today’s American teens live in a world enveloped by communications technologies; the internet and cell phones have become a central force that fuels the rhythm of daily life.
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Anticipating the Supreme Court Grokster ruling
Our surveys shed light on public and elite attitudes about free online file sharing and copyright.