<p>Social trends reports by the Pew Research Center explore the behaviors of Americans in their everyday lives — family, community, health, finance, work and leisure — and their attitudes in those areas.</p> http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx Mothers are now the sole or primary provider in 40% of households with children, up from just 11% in 1960. The public is conflicted about the gains women have made in the workplace, applauding the economic benefits, but also voicing concerns about the impact on children and marriage. Wed, 29 May 2013 12:35:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899480174&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Breadwinner Moms&WT.z_contenttype=Report National rates of gun homicide and other violent gun crimes are strikingly lower now than during their peak in the mid-1990s, paralleling a general decline in violent crime, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:38:58 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899474806&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Gun Homicide Rate Down 49% Since 1993 Peak; Public Unaware&WT.z_contenttype=Report As April 15 approaches, a majority of Americans (56%) have a negative reaction to doing their income taxes, with 26% saying they hate doing them. However, about a third (34%) say they either like (29%) or love (5%) doing their taxes. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:57:36 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899468208&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=How Americans Feel About Doing Their Taxes&WT.z_contenttype=Report Asian Americans are the highest-income, best-educated and fastest-growing racial group in the United States. They are more satisfied than the general public with their lives, finances and the direction of the country, and they place more value than other Americans do on marriage, parenthood, hard work and career success, according to a comprehensive new nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:14:26 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899466675&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Update: The Rise of Asian Americans&WT.z_contenttype=Report For the first time in more than four decades of polling on the issue, a majority of Americans favor legalizing the use of marijuana. A national survey finds that 52% say that the use of marijuana should be made legal while 45% say it should not. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:23:08 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899465900&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Majority Now Supports Legalizing Marijuana&WT.z_contenttype=Report Dads are doing more housework and child care; moms more paid work outside the home. Neither has overtaken the other in their "traditional" realms, but their roles are converging, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of long-term data on time use. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:58:55 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899459712&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Work-Family Balance Converges for Parents&WT.z_contenttype=Report The reaction on Twitter to major political events and policy decisions often differs a great deal from public opinion as measured by surveys. This is the conclusion of a year-long Pew Research Center study that compared the results of national polls to the tone of tweets in response to eight major news events, including the outcome of the presidential election, the first presidential debate and major speeches by Barack Obama. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:09:21 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899456264&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Twitter Reaction to Events Often at Odds with Overall Public Opinion&WT.z_contenttype=Report A survey of teachers who instruct American middle and secondary school students finds that digital technologies have become central to their teaching and professionalization. At the same time, the internet, mobile phones, and social media have brought new challenges to teachers, and they report striking differences in access to the latest digital technologies between lower and higher income students and school districts. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:29:56 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899455366&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=How Teachers Are Using Technology&WT.z_contenttype=Report With an aging population and a generation of young adults struggling to achieve financial independence, the burdens and responsibilities of middle-aged Americans are increasing. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:52:17 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899447481&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Social Trends&WT.rss_a=Middle-Aged Adults 'Sandwiched' Between Aging Parents and Kids&WT.z_contenttype=Report Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx