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
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
The post What Age Do People Around the World Think Is Best to Reach Major Life Milestones? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Similar shares of adults say there’s too little emphasis on encouraging boys and girls to be leaders.
The post U.S. adults differ in how much they say certain things should be emphasized for boys and girls appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures and report different experiences at school, though they have many of the same goals in life.
The post The Gender Gap in Teen Experiences appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Many Americans perceive a rise in rude behavior, and 34% say they see it almost always or often when they go out in public.
The post Almost half of Americans say people have gotten ruder since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on Pew Research Center.
The 119th Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history, and it includes the nation’s first openly transgender legislator at the federal level.
The post The changing face of Congress in 7 charts appeared first on Pew Research Center.
The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate's median age is 64.7 years.
The post Age and generation in the 119th Congress: Somewhat younger, with fewer Boomers and more Gen Xers appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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One-in-four U.S. adults under 40 have student loan debt. And how much borrowers owe on student loans varies widely by education level.
The post 5 facts about student loans appeared first on Pew Research Center.
