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Societal changes drive public policy.  These shifts include an aging population; the growth of high tech and service sector jobs; evolving views on race, ethnicity, and immigration; and changes in family structure. 

Pew studies these attitudes and trends and their impact through the use of original public opinion survey research, along with social, economic, and demographic data analysis.  Pew’s work includes a major study of the millennial generation and the distinct path it is forging toward adulthood, with fewer ties to traditional religious and political institutions and more use of social media to build personal networks.

Science Matters: Winter 2021
Science Matters: Winter 2021
Trend Magazine

Winter 2021

In this issue of Trend we step back to explore public attitudes about science and how science can inform policy.

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The elements of science extend beyond the lab to our everyday lives—and they start with trust.

Recent Work

October 10, 2023 Most U.S. presidents have been in their 50s at inauguration

The median age for all U.S. presidents on the day of their first inauguration is 55 years old.

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July 17, 2023 Dating at 50 and up: Older Americans’ experiences with online dating

One-in-six Americans ages 50 and older (17%) say they have ever used a dating site or app.

The post Dating at 50 and up: Older Americans’ experiences with online dating appeared first on Pew Research Center.

July 6, 2023 About half of Americans say the best age for a U.S. president is in their 50s

When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s.

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June 28, 2023 A record-high share of 40-year-olds in the U.S. have never been married

As of 2021, 25% of 40-year-olds in the United States had never been married, a significant increase from 20% in 2010.

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May 25, 2023 Young workers express lower levels of job satisfaction than older ones, but most are content with their job

Young workers express general contentment with many aspects of work; personal connections like relationships with co-workers stand out.

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May 23, 2023 Young adults in the U.S. are reaching key life milestones later than in the past

Today's 21-year-olds are less likely than their predecessors in 1980 to have reached five key milestones, including having a full-time job.

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May 22, 2023 How Pew Research Center will report on generations moving forward

When we have the data to study groups of similarly aged people over time, we won’t always default to using the standard generational definitions and labels, like Gen Z, Millennials or Baby Boomers.

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May 22, 2023 5 things to keep in mind when you hear about Gen Z, Millennials, Boomers and other generations

It can be useful to talk about generations, but generational categories are not scientifically defined and labels can lead to stereotypes and oversimplification.

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