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Americans with higher incomes are more likely to have straight, white teeth
A new YouGov survey finds that a person’s teeth can have a significant impact on their self-confidence, and that Americans with higher family incomes are particularly likely to have straight, white teeth.
about 1 month agoArticle
How question style can influence survey responses: the effect of multiple-select
When YouGov surveys Americans, we aim to ask questions that accurately measure their beliefs, expectations, and behaviors. How we ask these questions can affect how survey takers respond.
3 months agoArticle
What Americans think about boundaries and romantic relationships
A new YouGov survey reveals that many Americans have mixed feelings about relationship boundaries and that many are familiar with many therapy-speak words.
3 months agoArticle
Views on COVID-19 and vaccines remain divided by party
Three-quarters of Americans have heard at least something about the new booster, but only 36% want the booster or already got it. Party differences are sizable: 60% of Democrats but only 23% of Republicans either say they want the booster or already got it.
3 months agoArticle
Many Americans link increases in extreme weather to climate change
Most Americans believe the frequency and severity of certain types of extreme weather have increased — including wildfires, heat waves, floods, droughts, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Majorities who think each of these events has become more common or severe believe climate change is mostly or entirely responsible for the changes.
3 months agoArticle
A growing share of Americans say Mitch McConnell's health and age severely limit his abilities
Following Mitch McConnell's recent public health episode, the share of Americans who say the effects of his health and age on his abilities are severe has increased dramatically.
4 months agoArticle
One in four Americans say there is currently a COVID-19 pandemic
A total of 8% say they've had long COVID — which includes a range of symptoms that last weeks or months after first being infected.
4 months agoArticle
Few Americans know about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, but most would be willing to use it
While the vast majority of Americans (92%) are able to accurately enter the number for local emergency services — 911 — our survey finds that far fewer (14%) can provide 988 as the number for the Suicide and Crisis lifeline.
5 months agoArticle
Four in 10 Americans say their air quality is currently being affected by wildfires
In the Midwest, the number of people who say they're being affected has risen 31 percentage points since last month. Fewer people in the South and the West say they have been affected by the latest round of fires.
5 months agoArticle
A year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do Americans stand on abortion access?
A recent YouGov survey asked Americans how they feel about the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion access in their state, and in what circumstances they think a person should be allowed to get a legal abortion.
5 months agoArticle
American women describe their experiences with menstrual periods
Our latest survey explores topics such as the age people got their first period, how they were educated about menstruation, and their experiences with period pain and pain management.
7 months agoArticle
American women describe their experiences with menopause
Women are more likely to describe their experiences with menopause as negative rather than positive, with many saying they've experienced hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes.
7 months agoArticle
How often and where Americans get information on the weather
When viewing or listening to their local weather forecast, Americans are most likely to say they pay attention to two indicators: temperature (75%) and precipitation (60%).
7 months agoArticle
Whom do Americans blame for the problem of fentanyl in the U.S.?
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say the government should be doing more to address the illegal distribution of fentanyl in the U.S.
7 months agoArticle
The ethics of eating animals: Which factors influence Americans' views?
When asked to consider how six factors affect the moral acceptability of eating a particular animal, the largest share of Americans say that it's very important whether the animal was slaughtered in a humane way (53%).
8 months agoArticle
Obesity-based prejudice: Most say it occurs at least somewhat often in dating, work, and health care
Two-thirds of Americans who identify as obese say they've been advised by a health care provider to lose weight in response to a health concern they raised that they felt was unrelated to weight.
8 months agoArticle
How do Americans view the morality of personal and societal health decisions?
Americans are divided on whether people who smoke should have to pay more for health insurance than people who do not.
8 months agoArticle
Americans say extroverts have more advantages than introverts in many social scenarios and jobs
According to both introverts and extroverts, it’s an extrovert’s world.
8 months agoArticle
Americans' opinions on semaglutide and other weight loss approaches
A recent YouGov poll explores Americans' opinions on semaglutide, an antidiabetic and weight loss drug sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus that has made headlines in recent weeks.
8 months agoArticle
What Americans think about social media and mental health
A new YouGov poll finds that 88% of Americans believe social media is at least somewhat responsible for the increase of depression among teenagers.
9 months ago