Mood

Nearly As Many Americans Struggling as Thriving

Happiness and enjoyment tend to peak on weekends and holidays

April 29, 2008
Based on the first-of-its-kind daily survey of American well-being, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index finds 49% of Americans thriving, 47% struggling, and nearly 4% suffering.More ...
Steady Slide in Americans' Satisfaction

Steady Slide in Americans' Satisfaction

March 17, 2008
The number of Americans saying they are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States has sunk to just 19%.
State of the Nation: 2001 and Today

State of the Nation: 2001 and Today

January 24, 2008
Americans' level of satisfaction with the nation's economy and the U.S. role in world affairs is down dramatically from January 2001. However, Americans' satisfaction with the nation's military strength and amount they pay in federal taxes is up from January 2001.

State of the Union: Both Good and Bad

Americans mostly satisfied with 9 areas; dissatisfied with 14

January 24, 2008
Despite dismal approval ratings for President Bush and Congress, Americans are not entirely negative about all aspects of the “state of the union.” Most Americans are satisfied with the U.S. “quality of life,” among eight other areas; most are dissatisfied with the economy and other domestic issues.More ...

An Inexplicable Jump in Americans’ Long-Term Optimism

Two-thirds expect conditions in the U.S. five years from now to be positive

January 23, 2008
Half of Americans rate current conditions in the country on the positive end of a 0-to-10 scale, exactly the same as a year ago. At the same time, Americans have become notably more optimistic about where the country will be in five years. The increase is seen among Republicans and Democrats alike.More ...
Economic Pessimism Hits Gallup High

Economic Pessimism Hits Gallup High

January 22, 2008
Gallup polling from Jan. 19-20, 2008, finds that 82% of Americans think economic conditions are getting worse. This represents an increase from early January and a new Gallup high.
Americans in Good Mental Shape

Americans in Good Mental Shape

November 26, 2007
A majority of Americans say they are in excellent or good mental health. Men, Republicans, and those who are married are most likely to report they are in excellent mental health.
Economic Outlook

Economic Outlook

July 23, 2007
Americans are feeling negative about the U.S. economy.
American Pride

American Pride

July 3, 2007
American pride slides in recent years.

Americans Assess the State of the Nation

Most dissatisfied with immigration, healthcare, and poverty

January 23, 2007
Americans show high levels of satisfaction with the overall quality of life in the United States, with the opportunities for hard workers to get ahead, and with the position of women in society, while they are most dissatisfied with the availability of affordable healthcare, the level of immigration into the country, and the nation's efforts to deal with poverty and homelessness. Compared with results on these questions from just prior to George W. Bush's inauguration as president in 2001, Americans have grown much less satisfied with the role the United States plays in world affairs, and much more satisfied with the amount Americans pay in federal taxes.More ...
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