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Nearly half of Americans say there is a lot of discrimination against transgender people in the U.S.
By 40% to 35%, Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of the way Joe Biden has been handling gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.
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Where in the world are men most likely to sit down to wee?
German men are by far the most frequent ‘sitzpinklers’
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How 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.
22 days 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.
22 days agoArticle
Two-thirds of Americans say they’ve ended a friendship
A recent YouGov survey asked Americans about friend breakups: whether they’ve initiated them or been broken up with, and the best way to initiate them.
25 days agoArticle
Three in 10 Americans have tried to close the elevator door to leave someone behind
People who live in cities are more likely than residents of suburbs, towns, or rural areas to say they’ve hit the buttons to shut elevator doors before someone can board.
25 days agoArticle
Sorry, but one-quarter of Americans apologize for something outside of their control at least once a
Younger Americans are more frequently apologetic than older ones for things out of their control.
25 days agoArticle
Most Americans think schools should teach students to use AI appropriately, rather than banning it
New YouGov polling finds that Americans are divided in their views on how advances in AI will affect the K-12 education system, with slightly more saying they will have a very or somewhat negative impact (36%) rather than a positive impact (25%).
about 1 month agoArticle
Morality and religion: How closely do Americans think they are related?
Even though religion is important to many Americans, most of them do not think that religion is a requirement for morality.
about 1 month agoArticle
Do Americans consider AI in courtrooms, hiring, and the military to be moral?
By 54% to 22%, Americans say they don’t think AI could learn to be moral.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 months agoArticle
Who do Americans think should be allowed to attend drag shows?
Only 17% of Americans support banning drug shows entirely, though 50% — including nearly half of people who have been to a drag show — favor restricting attendance to adults (18 and older).
about 2 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.
about 2 months agoArticle
The 15-minute neighborhood: Most Americans want essential amenities close to home
Most Americans are open to the idea of their local governments setting a target to have amenities within a 15-minute walk in their neighborhood, though there is some disagreement as to which amenities should be included in this goal.
about 2 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.
about 2 months agoArticle
Americans' views on registering as organ donors and organ donation myths
People who are registered as organ donors are more likely than people who are not registered to know each of three groups of people who have given or received donations — more likely to know living donors, donors after death, and recipients.
about 2 months agoArticle
Americans' rankings of 40 college majors
A recent YouGov poll asked Americans to evaluate 40 college majors on three dimensions: earnings potential, personal interest, and well-roundedness.
2 months agoArticle
Do Americans think being moral is the same thing as following the law?
Laws regulate behavior in society, but do Americans believe that their laws and moral values are aligned?
3 months agoArticle
How often Americans attend — and how they feel about — 20 kinds of special occasions
Around half of people have ever attended each of three other wedding-related events: a bridal or wedding shower (55%), a bachelor or bachelorette party (51%), or an engagement party (43%).
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Americans' favorite and least favorite months of the year
A new YouGov poll finds that Americans' favorite month is December, with 15% saying so.
3 months ago