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Americans, Including Catholics, Say Birth Control Is Morally OK
Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics -- and 89% of all Americans -- say birth control is morally acceptable, making it the most acceptable of 18 behaviors Gallup asked about in its May Values and Beliefs survey.
The Economics of Well-Being
The Economics of Wellbeing
Doctor-Assisted Suicide Is Moral Issue Dividing Americans Most
Doctor-assisted suicide is the most controversial of 17 cultural issues Gallup tested this year, with Americans divided 45% vs. 48% over its moral acceptability. Many also disagree about whether abortion and out-of-wedlock births are morally ...
Globally, Men, White-Collar Workers Upbeat on Job Market
Worldwide, white-collar workers, men, and those with at least a secondary education were somewhat more hopeful about local job market conditions in 2011 than their female, blue-collar, and less educated counterparts.
Americans' Access to Basic Necessities at Recession Level
Fewer Americans had access to basic life necessities such as healthcare, food, and shelter in September. The nation's Basic Access Index score fell to 81.4 last month -- on par with the 81.5 recorded in February and March 2009 during the ...
Most Americans Take Doctor's Advice Without Second Opinion
Despite the advent of health websites and other sources providing medical research and information, 70% of Americans feel confident in the accuracy of their doctor's advice, and don't feel the need to check for a second opinion or do additional ...
Support For Santorum Retreating, Having Gone from 3% to 34%
Attorney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is now suffering the fate of former college professor and Congressman Newt Gingrich -- rising to front-runner status among Republicans nationwide and then falling right back down again.
Separation, Divorce Linked to Sharply Lower Well-Being
Married Americans have significantly better well-being than those who are separated or divorced. Those who are married have a Well-Being Index score of 68.8 compared with 59.7 for the divorced and 55.9 for those who are separated.
U.S. Has Typical Flu and Cold Season, Despite Warmer Winter
February was the worst month of the U.S. flu and cold season, with 3% of U.S. adults reporting they had the flu and 9.3% reporting they had a cold. Both illnesses peaked at the usual time, despite the warmer winter weather.
Americans Comfortable With Cancer Screening Frequency
Most Americans believe cancer screening tests are done about the right amount of time (58%) or not frequently enough (31%). Americans thus agree with the conventional wisdom about the benefits of these tests -- despite recent evidence that some ...