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.
Winter 2021
In this issue of Trend we step back to explore public attitudes about science and how science can inform policy.
Recent Work
Young workers express general contentment with many aspects of work; personal connections like relationships with co-workers stand out.
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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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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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It can be useful to talk about generations, but generational categories are not scientifically defined and labels can lead to stereotypes and oversimplification.
The post 5 things to keep in mind when you hear about Gen Z, Millennials, Boomers and other generations appeared first on Pew Research Center.
One-in-three U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 live in their parents’ home, according to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021.
The post Young adults in the U.S. are less likely than those in most of Europe to live in their parents’ home appeared first on Pew Research Center.
More than half of U.S. teens say it would be difficult for them to give up social media. 36% say they spend too much time on social media.
The post Teens and social media: Key findings from Pew Research Center surveys appeared first on Pew Research Center.
In 2021, there were 2,590 gun deaths among U.S. children and teens under the age of 18, up from 1,732 in 2019.
The post Gun deaths among U.S. children and teens rose 50% in two years appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Though Biden is 80 years old, most global leaders are in their 50s and 60s, and the median age of current national leaders is 62.
The post As Biden considers reelection bid, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
