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The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
The 17-percentage-point drop in U.S. religiosity over the past decade is among the largest declines measured in the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ World Poll.
Video gaming's link to wellbeing depends on connection: Playing in person with family or friends boosts thriving, even among frequent gamers.
Purpose drives employee engagement and retention, but most workplaces undervalue it, and many U.S. employees say their jobs fall short of providing purpose.
Trust in the federal government has declined in recent decades, mostly vanishing among those who do not support the president's party.
In rural America, high levels of community support and connection are linked to higher levels of local involvement and leadership.
Americans generally view the U.S. prison system as secure, but say it is ineffective at keeping inmates safe or rehabilitating them.
Two years after expressing record pessimism about the U.S. illegal drug problem, Americans are the most optimistic they have been in a quarter century.
Americans as a whole favor addressing the root causes of crime over boosting law enforcement, and they oppose using military force in U.S. cities, but partisans' views strongly differ.
Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain.
Americans expect to spend an average of $1,007 on holiday gifts this year, nearly identical to their estimate at the same point in 2024.
The U.S. obesity rate is showing signs of abating from its 2022 high. GLP-1 antidiabetic injectables used for weight loss may be playing a role.
Congress' approval rating has sunk to 15%, mainly because of a sharp decline among Republicans.
Americans rate the Republican and Democratic parties similarly, but their reasons for liking or disliking each party vary greatly.
Americans continue to express a desire for a third party but have reservations about voting for third-party candidates.
Americans favor spending cuts over tax hikes to reduce the deficit, although a majority of U.S. adults support taxing the wealthy to raise revenue.
Views that the federal government has too much power are now slightly higher than in previous years.
Americans' ratings of six federal agencies have plunged, with only the U.S. Postal Service retaining majority-level support.
About four in 10 Americans are consistently aware of where the products they buy are made.
Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional.