Religion and Social Trends

Haitians Express High Resolve, Community-Mindedness

Its people may be key assets in Haiti's recovery

March 1, 2010
Gallup polling in Haiti finds the Haitian people to be highly resilient, resourceful, and community-minded. Widespread belief in their own talents and high levels of community engagement may be key assets in the country's recovery and rebuilding.More ...

Entrepreneurial Goals Common Among Young in Arab States

Median of 27% across Arab League countries intend to start a business in the next year

February 26, 2010
"The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs" report reveals widespread entrepreneurial ambitions among Arabs aged 15 to 29. Across 20 Arab League countries surveyed, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months.More ...

In Arab Countries, Emigration Appeals More to the Employed

U.S. is top destination for young Arabs with entrepreneurial aspirations

February 23, 2010
In Arab countries, young people who are employed, highly educated, and aspire to create their own business are those most likely to say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity. The findings are based on Gallup's latest report, "The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs."More ...
Editor in Chief Insights: Events in the News

Editor in Chief Insights: Events in the News

February 18, 2010
Editor in Chief Frank Newport reviews Gallup findings as they relate to recent events in the news.

Mississippians Go to Church the Most; Vermonters, Least

Overall, 42% of Americans attend church weekly or almost weekly

February 17, 2010
Mississippians were the most frequent churchgoers in the nation in 2009, with 63% of residents attending weekly or almost every week. Frequent church attendance clusters in the Southern and Midwestern states; Utah (56%) is the exception. Churchgoing is lowest in New England and the West.More ...

In U.S., Religious Prejudice Stronger Against Muslims

43% of Americans admit to feeling some prejudice toward followers of Islam

January 21, 2010
Americans express more prejudice toward Muslims than toward followers of other major religious groups, according to a new report by the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies. The findings also reveal that Americans hold more negative views about Islam than any other faith tested.More ...

Mormons Most Conservative Major Religious Group in U.S.

Six out of 10 Mormons are politically conservative

January 11, 2010
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, are the most conservative major religious group in the country, with 59% identifying as conservative, 31% as moderate, and 8% as liberal.More ...

Majority of Yemenis See Benefit From Relations With West

Like others in region, many believe violent conflict can be avoided

January 8, 2010
Recent Gallup surveys in Yemen reveal the average Yemeni sees greater interaction between the Muslim world and the West as a benefit (53%) and views the quality of this interaction as personally important (59%).More ...

Americans Less Happy, More Stressed in 2009

Economy continues to heavily influence Americans’ mood

January 1, 2010
Bad economic news, the stimulus bill, Afghanistan, and Michael Jackson’s memorial service coincide with 2009’s most stressful and worrisome days.More ...

This Christmas, 78% of Americans Identify as Christian

Over time, fewer Americans identify as Christian; more have no religious identity

December 24, 2009
This Christmas season, 78% of Americans identify with some form of Christian religion, a proportion that has been declining in recent decades. The major reason for this decline has been an increase in the percentage of Americans claiming no religious identity, now at 13% of all adults.More ...
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