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A New Way to Gauge Students' Basic Needs

The Adolescent Necessities Index determines if adolescents' basic needs are met — something household income and other proxies have never quite delivered.

Russian Economic Outlook Dims After Post-Invasion High

Gallup data show that Russians feel more positive about their economy than they did before the Ukraine invasion, but strain is beginning to appear.

U.S. Mental Health Ratings Continue to Worsen

Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults describe their mental health as excellent, down 14 points from 2019 and the first reading below 30%.

Fewer Americans See Diversity as a Business Priority

Sixty-nine percent of U.S. adults say it is extremely or somewhat important for businesses to promote DEI, the lowest level since tracking began in 2022.

Exploring the Local Positivity Bias in Crime Perceptions

Americans' ratings of the seriousness of crime nationally continue to be much more negative than their perceptions of crime at home.

Paranormal Phenomena Met With Skepticism in U.S.

Psychic healing and ghosts top Americans' paranormal beliefs, while most reject concepts like witches, astrology and reincarnation.

Gender Power Imbalances Shape Women's Lives in Africa

The new "Gender Power in Africa" report highlights the discrimination that women face and reinforces the need for more data to study the problem.

Americans Prefer Tempered Crime-Fighting Methods

Americans as a whole favor addressing the root causes of crime over boosting law enforcement, and they oppose using military force in U.S. cities, but partisans' views strongly differ.

Crime in U.S. Seen as Less Serious for Second Straight Year

Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain.

Americans Still Turn to People for Financial Advice

Friends and family, as well as financial advisers, are the sources of financial information Americans turn to most, with financial websites a close third.