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short readsJul 2, 2019

What makes a good citizen? Voting, paying taxes, following the law top list

Majorities of Americans say voting in elections, paying taxes and following the law are very important to good citizenship, according to a 2018 survey.
short readsJun 24, 2019

Couples who meet online are more diverse than those who meet in other ways, largely because they’re younger

Couples who meet online are more likely than those who meet offline to be diverse by some measures – but this can be explained by age.
short readsJun 18, 2019

Bisexual adults are far less likely than gay men and lesbians to be ‘out’ to the people in their lives

Only 19% of those who identify as bisexual say all or most of the important people in their lives are aware of their sexual orientation.
short readsJun 18, 2019

Americans 60 and older are spending more time in front of their screens than a decade ago

Those 60 and older now spend more than half of their daily leisure time, four hours and 16 minutes, in front of screens.
short readsMay 9, 2019

When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

Roughly half of Americans say it’s better for a woman who wants to reach high political office to have children before entering politics. Views are different when it comes to leadership positions in the business world.
short readsMar 6, 2019

Americans’ drinking habits vary by faith

Religiously active Americans are less likely to drink alcohol than those who are not as religious – but religion’s relationship with drinking is more nuanced.
short readsFeb 22, 2019

Americans with higher education and income are more likely to be involved in community groups

Nearly six-in-ten Americans participate in some type of community group or organization, including 11% who say they take part in at least four such groups.
short readsFeb 20, 2019

The way U.S. teens spend their time is changing, but differences between boys and girls persist

Teens are spending their time differently than they did a decade ago, but gender differences remain in time spent on leisure, grooming, homework, housework and errands.
short readsFeb 13, 2019

8 facts about love and marriage in America

The landscape of relationships in America has shifted dramatically in recent decades. Read eight facts about love and marriage in the country.
short readsFeb 6, 2019

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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