Americans Are Feeling Good About 2017
Americans are less than thrilled about the way 2016 turned out but are feeling good about the year ahead.
Lifestyle
Most Recent Releases
January 3, 2017
December 30, 2016
May the Force Be With Her
Actress-writer Carrie Fisher, best known for portraying Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, passed away this week, capping a year marked by a seemingly high number of major celebrity deaths. Most Americans remember her fondly.
December 29, 2016
44% Resolve to Do Better Next Year
It’s almost time to bid 2016 farewell, and some Americans already have big plans for 2017.
December 26, 2016
Fewer Americans Use The Postal Service This Holiday Season
Americans say they didn’t use the U.S. Postal Service quite as much this holiday season, but they give the federal agency slightly higher marks for its job performance than they have in the pa
December 23, 2016
20% of Men Are Last-Minute Shoppers This Christmas
As usual, men are waiting to the last minute to do their holiday shopping, but they’re also planning to spend more than women compared to a year ago.
December 23, 2016
Americans Are Ready for a Joyous Christmas
Americans overwhelmingly continue to celebrate Christmas, and it remains the nation's top holiday.
December 22, 2016
More Are Going A-Visiting This Christmas Season
More Americans will be having guests for the holidays.
December 20, 2016
Are Safe Spaces, Trigger Warnings Hurting College Graduates?
Americans believe more strongly than ever that the primary reason for attending college is to get a better job, but many think the attempt by an increasing number of colleges and universities to create stress-free environments through "safe spaces" and other tools will end up hurting graduates in the real world.
December 14, 2016
Americans Want Christmas in Schools
Americans still strongly believe Christmas should be honored in public schools and should have a place on public land.
December 14, 2016
Americans Are Decking The Halls
Americans appear to be in more of a decorating mood this holiday season than ever before.
December 13, 2016
Holiday Shoppers Are Finishing At A Slower Pace This Year
While most Americans say they’ve started their holiday gift shopping, they are slower to finish this holiday season compared to previous years.
December 8, 2016
Americans Think Christmas Should Be About Jesus
Most Americans still say Jesus is the “reason for the season,” and want to keep the focus on Christmas when it comes to store signs.
December 1, 2016
The Internet's Where It's At For Holiday Shoppers
Has Cyber Monday taken the place of Black Friday?
November 29, 2016
Americans Aren’t Avoiding Politics During Holiday Gatherings
It may have been a contentious year in U.S. politics, but most Americans aren’t avoiding political discussions altogether when they spend time with family and friends this holiday season.
November 25, 2016
Most Americans Are Skipping Black Friday
Despite all the hype, most Americans are sitting out the Black Friday sales this year.
November 24, 2016
Most Say They Have Much To Be Thankful For
An overwhelming percentage of Americans still say they have a lot to be thankful for, even if they put slightly less importance on Thanksgiving as a holiday.
November 23, 2016
More Surprising 2016 Victory: The Cubs or Donald Trump?
This year was full of surprises, but it turns out that the election of Donald Trump for president shocked more Americans than the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series after 108 years.
November 23, 2016
Most Americans Are Staying Put This Thanksgiving
Maybe it’s to host friends and family, maybe it’s to gear up for Black Friday shopping, or maybe there’s really just no place like home. Whatever the reason, most Americans don’t plan on traveling away from home this Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2016
Americans Are In A Spending Mood This Thanksgiving
This Friday is Black Friday, often known as the biggest shopping day of the year and an unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. And this year, Americans are ready to shop and spend even more.
