While cell phones, the Internet, mobile devices and other high-tech gadgets have made it possible to reach out to people in new and exciting ways, the majority of U.S. residents say technology makes no difference in their personal relationships. 56% of people nationally say technology neither worsens nor improves their personal ties. However, 38% say […]
6/25: Parenting Advice from the Trenches
By John Sparks Kids…when it comes to parenting, even the littlest angels can be devils. In her new book, 13 is the New 18, author and Associated Press columnist and editor, Beth Harpaz, shares her experiences raising a trying teenager. When Harpaz spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks, she offered her insights, advice, and […]
America Now Index Summer 2022
Index Summary The America Now: National Outlook Index (ANI) stands at 6.0, marking the lowest score in the more than two-year history of the Index. While the Health and Community Indices prevent the ANI from freefalling, noticeable declines in these areas are present. The Economic and Society and Government Indices are also in flux. Interestingly, […]
America Now Index Winter 2022
Index Summary With concerns about the U.S. economy front and center, the America Now: National Outlook Index (ANI) has notched down slightly from 6.5 to 6.4. Americans have grown more pessimistic about their personal household finances and the consumer market, pulling down the Economic Index. Impressions about their health and community continue to bolster the […]
America Now Index Fall 2021
Index Summary Despite significant gains in the economy and overcoming the coronavirus pandemic, Americans’ national outlook has changed very little since the beginning of summer. The overall index stands at 6.5 just as it did in our June 2021 America Now Index (ANI). Slight declines in attitudes about the economy and health have been offset […]
Marist Poll America Now Index June 2020
The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index (NOI) stands at 6.3 out of a maximum top score of 10. The index suggests a general sense of caution about life in the United States. Driving the index in a positive direction for Americans are those things close to home as detailed in the Community Index. The […]
America Now Index June 2020
The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index (NOI) stands at 6.3 out of a maximum top score of 10. The index suggests a general sense of caution about life in the United States. Driving the index in a positive direction for Americans are those things close to home as detailed in the Community Index. The […]
Methods
General Information The Marist Poll uses a rigorous, scientific-based, dual-frame approach in our telephone survey methodology. Samples are designed to represent the adult population, aged 18 and older. Surveys are conducted at the national, statewide and citywide level. In-house, using Dyanta, a geographically stratified, random-digit-dialing (RDD) sample of telephone households in the targeted calling area […]
5/4: Newfound Money: What Would You Do? Latino Americans Emphasize Home Ownership
If given $100,000 to spend or invest, with no strings attached, saving for long-term expenses such as retirement or college, 25%, buying a home or paying off a mortgage, 24%, and paying down their debt, 22%, top the list of ways Americans would spend or invest their newfound funds. Among Latinos, buying a home or […]