Families

Adoption Dispute Highlights Corruption Concerns

May 2, 2008

As allegations of corruption halt adoptions of Vietnamese children by American families, Gallup reports that the majority of Vietnamese (58%) think corruption is widespread within businesses in their country.

Wives Still Do Laundry, Men Do Yard Work

Husbands and wives view the household division of labor differently

April 4, 2008

Married couples in America today maintain a strong and traditional division of labor, with 68% of married adults saying the wife does the laundry, and 57% saying the husband does the yard work. There has been little change in these patterns over the past 11 years.More ...

Most Americans Not Willing to Forgive Unfaithful Spouse

Six in 10 would tell unfaithful political spouse to face media alone

March 25, 2008

Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say they would not forgive their spouse for an extramarital affair (64%), would seek a divorce if one occurred (62%), and would not stand by their spouse if he or she were an elected official who had to face the media to address questions of infidelity (61%).More ...

Americans Worried About Their Standard of Living

Rising costs and concerns about jobs among reasons for financial stress

February 22, 2008

A USA Today/Gallup poll shows that half of all Americans are worried they will not be able to maintain their standard of living -- a higher percentage than during the 1991-1992 recession.More ...

Marital Status and Party Preference Often Related

GOP fares better among married Americans

February 14, 2008

Americans’ party affiliation varies by their marital status. Unmarried Americans are more likely to identify as Democrats than as independents or in particular Republicans, while married Americans tilt toward the GOP. Within the group of U.S. Republicans, the married vastly outnumber the unmarried.More ...

Family Values Key Election Issue

December 26, 2007

A majority of Americans say that a candidate's stance on the issue of family values is important to their vote choice in 2008.

Companionship and Love of Animals Drive Pet Ownership

More Americans own dogs than cats

November 30, 2007

Roughly 6 in 10 Americans own a cat or dog, with more owning a dog than a cat. The No. 1 reason for owning a dog according to dog owners is for companionship. Cat owners are equally likely to mention a love of animals in general and companionship as the main reason they own a cat.More ...

Is South America Moving Beyond Machismo?

Survey results reflect women’s gains in the home, workplace

November 29, 2007

Gallup Polls from South America reveal attitudes that do not fit neatly into the conception of a male-dominated Latin American society. Two-thirds of men and women across nine countries say the number of househusbands in their countries has increased. Further, 80% of employed women say their opinions count at work.More ...

More Than Half of K-12 Parents Relieved Summer Vacation Is Over

Relieved because their kids are bored, should be learning

September 4, 2007

Fifty-three percent of parents with children in kindergarten through 12th grade say they are relieved that summer vacation is over and that their children are going back to school; 42% say they wish summer vacation would last longer. When asked why they are relieved, parents most often say their children are bored or should be at school learning or developing their education skills.More ...

Most Americans Don't Expect to Receive an Inheritance

At the same time, most are optimistic they will pass on wealth

August 27, 2007

A recent USA Today/Gallup poll shows that most Americans don't expect to receive an inheritance. But among the 28% of U.S. adults who do expect to be heirs, the majority expect a windfall of $100,000 or more. In contrast to respondents' expectations about receiving an inheritance, the poll also shows that 72% of Americans think they will have some money or valuable possessions to pass on to family members in the future.More ...

Families

Adoption Dispute Highlights Corruption Concerns

Wives Still Do Laundry, Men Do Yard Work

Husbands and wives view the household division of labor differently

Most Americans Not Willing to Forgive Unfaithful Spouse

Six in 10 would tell unfaithful political spouse to face media alone

Americans Worried About Their Standard of Living

Rising costs and concerns about jobs among reasons for financial stress

Marital Status and Party Preference Often Related

GOP fares better among married Americans

Family Values Key Election Issue

Companionship and Love of Animals Drive Pet Ownership

More Americans own dogs than cats

Is South America Moving Beyond Machismo?

Survey results reflect women’s gains in the home, workplace

More Than Half of K-12 Parents Relieved Summer Vacation Is Over

Relieved because their kids are bored, should be learning

Most Americans Don't Expect to Receive an Inheritance

At the same time, most are optimistic they will pass on wealth

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Do Americans Want to Be Surprised by the Sex of Their Baby?

Americans Continue to Express Slight Preference for Boys

Americans: 2.5 Children Is "Ideal" Family Size

Pet Owners Not Worried That Their Pets Will Get Sick From Pet Food

Americans Predict Bill Clinton Would be Asset as First Spouse

Parent Concern About Children's Safety at School on the Rise

One in Four Americans Think Most Mormons Endorse Polygamy

Americans With Addiction in Their Family Believe It Is a Disease

Americans Have Complex Relationship With Marriage