Youth Development

Young Arabs Poised to Maximize Their Potential

But just 23% say now is a good time to find a job in their communities

June 17, 2008

Gallup Poll findings show that young people in 11 predominantly Arab countries have great hopes of a better life in the future despite the current economic conditions that prevail in most countries in the region.More ...

Latin Americans See Barriers to Educational Opportunity

Only 56% in region say children have chance to learn, grow every day

April 24, 2008

Income from increased economic growth in Latin America would be well spent improving educational opportunities. A median 56% of residents across 25 Latin American nations Gallup surveyed say most children in their country have the opportunity to learn and grow every day.More ...

Latin Americans: Dignity Denied to Region’s Youth

In just 7 of 25 countries do most people say children are treated with respect

April 15, 2008

Across 25 Latin American countries surveyed in 2006 and 2007, a median 41% of residents say children in their country are treated with dignity and respect. That’s far below the median result for any other global region, including Africa, where the median figure is 60%.More ...

Youth Development Challenges in Bulgaria, Romania

About one-third in each country say children lack chance to learn, grow

February 5, 2008

A key challenge for the newest members of the European Union, Romania and Bulgaria, is improving the treatment of children in their countries. At least 30% of respondents in each country say children are not treated with respect and dignity.More ...

Does Social Change Begin in India's Classrooms?

Approval of non-traditional marriage rises with education level

February 7, 2007

The number of Indians who approve of non-traditional marital arrangements, such as marrying outside one's caste or religion, varies little by age -- but considerably by education level. Two-thirds of Indians with a college degree approve of people who marry someone of a lower social class, for instance, vs. 47% of those with a secondary education or less and 37% of those who have little formal education.More ...

Stress More Common Among Younger Americans, Parents, Workers

More than three in four Americans say they sometimes feel stress

January 24, 2007

Gallup's annual Lifestyle poll finds more than 3 out of 4 Americans saying they sometimes experience stress in their daily life, including roughly 4 out of 10 who experience it "frequently." However, most Americans say they have enough time to do what they want to do these days. Time and stress constraints particularly affect younger Americans, especially those between the ages of 30 and 49, parents of younger children, and working Americans.More ...

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

Children no more likely to express fear to parents than before recent shootings

October 17, 2006

Following the recent wave of school shootings, parental fear about their children's safety at school has increased to the highest level measured in more than five years. Meanwhile, parents report their children are no more likely to express fear about being safe at school now than before the recent shootings.More ...

One in Four Parents Concerned About Child's Safety at School

Little change over last few years

August 31, 2006

As the nation's youth start heading back to school, data from Gallup's annual Work and Education Poll finds one in four parents of school-aged children harboring concerns about the safety of their oldest child while attending school. This fear is particularly common among parents with less formal education.More ...

Americans Want Parental Consent for Teen Abortions

Still, majority considers themselves pro-choice

July 27, 2006

An abortion bill passed this week in the U.S. Senate would make it illegal for anyone but a minor's parents to take her across state lines for an abortion, and would appear to be in sync with American public opinion. Previous Gallup polling found Americans favoring parental consent laws, and supportive of restrictions on the ease with which a woman can get an abortion. Most, however, oppose a constitutional amendment to ban abortion.More ...

American Teenagers Split on Gay Marriage

Majority believe homosexuality is due to upbringing and environment, not genes

March 9, 2006

A recent Gallup Youth survey shows that about half of teens approve of gay marriage, while half disapprove. A slight majority favors same-sex civil unions. Almost 6 out of 10, however, say that being gay is due to environmental factors rather than something a person is born with.More ...

Youth Development

Young Arabs Poised to Maximize Their Potential

But just 23% say now is a good time to find a job in their communities

Latin Americans See Barriers to Educational Opportunity

Only 56% in region say children have chance to learn, grow every day

Latin Americans: Dignity Denied to Region’s Youth

In just 7 of 25 countries do most people say children are treated with respect

Youth Development Challenges in Bulgaria, Romania

About one-third in each country say children lack chance to learn, grow

Does Social Change Begin in India's Classrooms?

Approval of non-traditional marriage rises with education level

Stress More Common Among Younger Americans, Parents, Workers

More than three in four Americans say they sometimes feel stress

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

Children no more likely to express fear to parents than before recent shootings

One in Four Parents Concerned About Child's Safety at School

Little change over last few years

Americans Want Parental Consent for Teen Abortions

Still, majority considers themselves pro-choice

American Teenagers Split on Gay Marriage

Majority believe homosexuality is due to upbringing and environment, not genes

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Youth Development

Drugs, Smoking, Alcohol Most Important Problem Facing Teens

Teen Survey: Are Schools Meeting Expectations?

Growing Diversity Translates Into Classroom Challenges

Religion in America: Who Has None?

Teens: Home Life, Student Interest Widen Achievement Gap

Americans Favor Parental Involvement in Teen Abortion Decisions

Teens Say Safety Issues Top Problem at School

Funding Tops Public's List of School Woes

Special Education, Without Special Standards?

Testing Testing: Do Schools Do Too Much?