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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.
Americans Say Postsecondary Degree Vital, but See Barriers
Most Americans say having a certificate or degree beyond high school is important. But 74% say such education is not affordable. Further, many adults would like to go back to school, but see barriers to re-enrollment.
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.
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.
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.
Americans' Satisfaction With Health Coverage Slips Slightly
Slightly fewer Americans rate their healthcare coverage as excellent or good, at 67%, down from 72% last year. But Americans' satisfaction with their healthcare quality remains as high as ever, with 82% saying it is excellent or good.
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.