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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ·'s latest report shows that most people worldwide feel secure and have confidence in their local police. Download the latest report to learn more.
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The new "Gender Power in Africa" report highlights the discrimination that women face and reinforces the need for more data to study the problem.
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More Americans continue to disapprove than approve of Israel's military action in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is viewed unfavorably on balance.
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Globally, 23% of people experienced a lot of loneliness in 2023. Loneliness often accompanies other negative emotions, including stress and worry.
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Get data and insights on people's negative and positive daily experiences that can help leaders understand how to increase emotional health in society.
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Sharply more Americans than 20 years ago say antisemitism is a very serious problem, as Jewish Americans' reports of poor treatment exceed those of other faith groups.
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Nearly half of people worldwide view their area as a good place for gay or lesbian people to live. Perceptions of acceptance have increased in 11 countries and decreased in 12.
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Last year, negative emotions fell for the first time since 2014, with experiences of stress, sadness, anger, worry and physical pain each taking a downturn.
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Protestants and highly religious Americans, traditionally Israel's most sympathetic supporters, are shrinking in size.
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Data from the 2024 World Risk Poll Resilience Report show that most people who experience disasters are warned beforehand, but there is a long way to go to achieve the U.N.'s goal of "Early Warnings for All."
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As humanity has made material progress, mental health has declined. The workplace can contribute to poor mental health -- but it may also solve it.
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Russia continues to have an image problem two years after its invasion of Ukraine, including among some of its formerly biggest fans.
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A new °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· analysis explores how the world sees the leadership of the U.S. and China, and the advantages that each has around the globe.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ·'s latest leadership report shows Germany remains the top-rated power in the world, with the U.S. in second place. Russia is still globally unpopular.
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Approval of U.S. leadership remained stable during the Biden administration's third year and relatively strong compared to China and Russia.
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Results from the first year of the multiyear Global Flourishing study offer insights into why people's lives are going well.
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A majority of U.S. adults now disapprove of Israel's military action in Gaza, a shift from the prior survey in November.
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Biden's job approval rating is 40%, while ratings of his handling of the economy, foreign affairs and the Middle East situation are below his overall approval.
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The latest World Happiness Report delivers some unhappy news to Americans -- and the rest of the world.