Satisfaction

U.S. Satisfaction Down to 14%, Just Shy of All-Time Low

Economy remains top problem in Americans’ eyes

May 13, 2008

Only 14% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, just two points higher than the 1979 low. Gas prices are up (from 9% to 17%) and the Iraq war is down (from 23% to 15%) in Americans’ listing of the most important problem facing the country.More ...

U.S. Satisfaction Near Record Low

May 13, 2008

Just 14% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, the lowest level reported during President Bush's time in office and just shy of the all-time low.

Looking into Japan's High Suicide Rate

April 25, 2008

Among Japanese, men and those older than the age of 50 report lower levels of life satisfaction.

U.S. Satisfaction at 15%, Lowest Since 1992

Economy remains most important problem

April 14, 2008

Only 15% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States today, the lowest reading on this measure since the summer of 1992, and the third lowest Gallup has recorded since 1979.More ...

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%.

U.S. Satisfaction Dips to 19%

Lowest score since August 1992

March 17, 2008

Only 19% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States today. This is similar to the 20% found in early February and in November 2007, but is technically the lowest Gallup has recorded since August 1992.More ...

State of the Union: Comparing Satisfaction 2001 to 2008

Steepest decline in satisfaction in regard to state of the economy

January 25, 2008

Of 27 societal or policy areas tested annually in Gallup’s Mood of the Nation poll, Americans are significantly less satisfied now than they were in 2001 in 13 of these areas, with the largest declines concerning the economy and the U.S. role in world affairs. Satisfaction has increased in six areas.More ...

‘Satisfaction Gap’ Divides Israelis, Palestinians

Reducing quality of life differences may be one key to curbing extremism

January 9, 2008

Recent life satisfaction results from the Middle East clearly reflect sharp quality of life differences between Israelis and Palestinians. Improving Palestinians’ perceptions of efforts to reduce those gaps -- particularly by creating new jobs -- may be one way to limit the appeal of extremism in the region.More ...

Most Rate Own Lives Well, but U.S. Poorly

December 31, 2007

Americans continue to report high levels of personal satisfaction, even though only 27% are satisfied with the way things are going in the country.

Most Vietnamese Confident in Their Government

Data suggest fledgling pro-democracy movement is making little impact

December 24, 2007

As Vietnam’s government cracks down on pro-democracy movements, Gallup finds that, at least on the surface, Vietnamese are satisfied with their government. Further, most Vietnamese say their personal standard of living is improving and that the national economy is getting better.More ...

Satisfaction

U.S. Satisfaction Down to 14%, Just Shy of All-Time Low

Economy remains top problem in Americans’ eyes

U.S. Satisfaction Near Record Low

Looking into Japan's High Suicide Rate

U.S. Satisfaction at 15%, Lowest Since 1992

Economy remains most important problem

Steady Slide in Americans' Satisfaction

U.S. Satisfaction Dips to 19%

Lowest score since August 1992

State of the Union: Comparing Satisfaction 2001 to 2008

Steepest decline in satisfaction in regard to state of the economy

‘Satisfaction Gap’ Divides Israelis, Palestinians

Reducing quality of life differences may be one key to curbing extremism

Most Rate Own Lives Well, but U.S. Poorly

Most Vietnamese Confident in Their Government

Data suggest fledgling pro-democracy movement is making little impact

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