What do Google users wonder about Pew Research Center? Executive vice president Claudia Deane and vice president of methods and innovation Courtney Kennedy visited the studio to offer up answers to our most searched for questions.
Where does the Pew Research Center get their data? How does Pew Research Center conduct surveys? How does the Pew Research Center choose what to research? Why is the Pew Research Center credible? Answers to these questions and many more await.
Christianity has experienced some of the largest losses due to religious switching of any faith group around the world.
This is particularly the case for Catholicism which has lost more people than it’s gained in 21 of the 24 countries we analyzed around the world.
People who have left Catholicism have tended to join Protestantism or disaffiliate from religion altogether.
What are you seeing in your community? What other religious groups are you curious about? Let us know in the comments.
Ahead of what the White House is calling a “large-scale revival” on the National Mall this weekend devoted to “rededicating our country as One Nation under God,” a new Pew Research Center survey shows that a growing minority of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence in American life. And more than half say religion plays a positive role in society.
At the same time, there are sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats on whether religion’s influence is good or bad and how far that influence should go.
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There has been a small increase in the share of Americans who say they want the government to declare Christianity the nation's official religion.
But most Americans reject the idea that Christianity should be the nation's official faith.
Our survey also shows there’s been a slight decline in the share of Americans who want the government to stop enforcing separation of church and state.
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Trust in health and wellness influencers is complicated — and the data backs that up. Do you trust the health content you see from influencers? Drop your take in the comments. 👇
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👩🍼 Most moms describe parenting as enjoyable, rewarding and central to their identity.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. 66% of moms say being a parent has been harder than they expected, including 30% who say it’s been a lot harder. 🩷
What surprised you most as a mom? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️
Chances are you’ve gotten health and wellness information from an influencer online, and you might be skeptical about its accuracy. 💊📱🤨 Comment “wellness” and we’ll DM you our full deep dive into their world. 📨🌎
When breaking news happens, Americans don’t all start in the same place to find more information.
Age plays a big role in it: Older adults are far more likely to go straight to their preferred news organization, while younger adults are more likely to turn to search engines or social media.
Where do you usually turn first for breaking news? 👇️
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, which recognizes Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Between 2000 and 2024, the number of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) living in the 50 states and D.C. nearly doubled, from 875,000 to 1.7 million. Since 2000, the multiracial NHPI population grew by 119%, while the single-race NHPI population grew by 64%.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🏫 ✏️ 🍎
In 2024, we asked public K-12 teachers what Americans should know about teaching, in their own words. 💬
Teachers shared a variety of challenges, from working long hours to taking on roles and responsibilities that go beyond teaching.
Yet there were many bright spots too. Teachers wrote about how deeply they care about their students, and how rewarding teaching can be.
Who is your favorite teacher and what made them special to you? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️
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Americans’ assessments of President Donald Trump have declined over the last several months. His job-approval rating now stands at 34% -- the lowest mark of his second term. He has also lost ground across a variety of personal attributes and issue areas, including confidence in his handling of immigration, foreign policy, and the use of military force. These declines have come at least as much from Republicans as from Democrats.
While most Trump voters still approve of the way he is handling his job as president, that share is shrinking, with the most pronounced declines among his younger and Hispanic supporters.
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In March, we asked Americans if they were concerned about a series of things related to the Iran War.
Around seven-in-ten Americans said they were concerned about higher gas and fuel prices.
Has the war in Iran made you feel concerned about gas prices? Let us know down below.
