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Americans Sleeping Less, More Stressed

A record-high 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep; Americans average a historically low 6.5 hours per night. Stress levels have been rising, especially among young women.

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.

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.

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.

What Percentage of Americans Own Stock?

Since 2023, an average of 62% of Americans report owning stock, a rebound after more than a decade of lower readings.

Most See Need to Help Aging Residents Live Independently

West Health and Gallup report that Americans see a significant need for affordable healthcare, housing and social services as they age.

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.

The Path to Gender Parity in Leadership

Outdated structures and family responsibilities can hinder women's career goals. Here's how to support their rise to the top.

U.S. Women Have Become More Liberal; Men Mostly Stable

The increase in Americans' identification as politically liberal over the past few decades stems from bigger shifts among women than men.