With our shift to using NPORS for studying topics like the digital divide, Americans can now respond by mail or online. This change in approach sets us up to continue studying tech adoption long into the future.| Pew Research Center
40% of U.S. adults say there’s a lot of discrimination against Jews in society, and 44% say there’s a lot of discrimination against Muslims. The post Rising Numbers of Americans Say Jews and Muslims Face a Lot of Discrimination appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
Large shares of Americans say there is at least some discrimination against several religious, racial and ethnic groups in our society. About eight-in-ten see discrimination against Muslims and Jews, as well as against Arab, Black and Hispanic people. Three-quarters also see at least some discrimination against Asian people. Half or fewer see at least some […] The post 1. Views on discrimination in our society appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
On balance, Americans say the free public expression of opinions both for and against Israeli and Palestinian statehood should be allowed. But most draw the line at calls for violence against Jews or Muslims, which the vast majority say should not be allowed. The survey asked respondents whether they think people in the U.S. should […] The post 2. Acceptable speech and the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Becka A. Alper, Senior ResearcherLaura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchBesheer Mohamed, Senior Researcher Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerNida Asheer, Senior Communications ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantAnna Brown, Research MethodologistAchsah Callahan, Communications ManagerAlan Cooperman, Director, Religion ResearchJoseph Copeland, Research AnalystCarroll Dohert...| Pew Research Center
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in […] The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups. The post Majority in U.S. Say Israel Has Valid Reasons for Fighting; Fewer Say the Same About Hamas appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
Very few Americans (5%) say that the way Hamas carried out its Oct. 7 attack against Israel was acceptable, but a somewhat larger share (22%) view Hamas’ reasons for fighting Israel as valid. Responding to a parallel set of questions about Israel, most Americans (58%) describe Israel’s reasons for fighting Hamas as valid, but the […] The post 1. Views of the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
The February survey asks several questions about America’s role in the Israel-Hamas war. To begin with, U.S. adults voice mixed opinions on whether President Joe Biden is favoring one side too much or striking the right balance. The largest share – a 40% plurality – say they are not sure. These views are largely unchanged […] The post 2. Views of the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
Americans are uncertain how the Israel-Hamas war might change the Middle East. Many are unsure whether the war will increase or decrease the likelihood of an independent Palestinian state, as well as whether the current fighting will make the Israeli people safer. In addition, a sizable share of U.S adults are unsure what is the […] The post 3. Views on the consequences of the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center.| Pew Research Center
Most Americans report having strong emotional reactions to the Israel-Hamas war, including sadness (83%), anger (65%) and exhaustion (51%).| Pew Research Center