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U.S. Youth Say They Will Be Better Off Than Their Parents
A significant majority of fifth- through 12th-graders in the U.S. predict that their lives will be better than their parents' lives. Adults are not as optimistic about children's futures.
For Fourth Year, Hawaii No. 1 in Well-Being, W.Va. Last
For the fourth consecutive year, Hawaii residents have the highest well-being in the U.S., while West Virginians have the lowest. Western and Midwestern states in 2012 continued to boast the best well-being and Southern states the worst.
In U.S., Fewer Watch Obama's Second Inauguration Than His First
Fewer Americans watched or read about President Obama's second inauguration ceremonies than his first, and reactions were much less positive this time. Americans rated Monday's ceremonies similarly to Bush's second inauguration.
U.S. Students' Entrepreneurial Aspirations Still Undeveloped
New findings from the 2012 Gallup-HOPE Index suggest that entrepreneurial aspirations among fifth- through 12th-graders in the U.S. still run high but that relatively few students are interning or working at a business.
Americans Downbeat on State of U.S., Prospects for Future
Fewer than four in 10 Americans (39%) rate the current status of the U.S. positively. While more -- 48% -- predict the nation will be doing well in five years, this is fewer than have said so at any time since 1979.
Americans Similarly Dissatisfied With Corporations, Gov't
Americans are equally satisfied with the size and influence of major corporations and the size and power of the federal government. Satisfaction with each has rebounded some, but remains low at 35% and 36%, respectively.
Americans See Tough but Improving Job Market
One in four Americans say now is a "good time" to find a quality job -- more than have said so since March 2008. However, the large majority, 70%, still says it is a bad time.
In U.S., Engaged Employees Exercise More, Eat Healthier
American workers who are engaged in their work and workplace eat healthier, exercise more frequently, and consume more fruits or vegetables.
U.S. Consumer Spending Surges During Pre-Christmas Weekend
Americans' self-reported daily spending surged to $119 during the pre-Christmas weekend spanning Dec. 21-23, easily the highest three-day average for the holiday season and for the year.
In U.S., Women's Emotional Health Worse After Heart Attack
Women in the U.S. who have had a heart attack are disproportionately worse off emotionally than are men who have had a heart attack. This disparity is even greater in higher income brackets.