The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in […] The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Becka A. Alper, Senior ResearcherLaura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchBesheer Mohamed, Senior Researcher Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerNida Asheer, Senior Communications ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantAnna Brown, Research MethodologistAchsah Callahan, Communications ManagerAlan Cooperman, Director, Religion ResearchJoseph Copeland, Research AnalystCarroll Doherty, […] The post Acknowledgments appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

On balance, Americans say the free public expression of opinions both for and against Israeli and Palestinian statehood should be allowed. But most draw the line at calls for violence against Jews or Muslims, which the vast majority say should not be allowed. The survey asked respondents whether they think people in the U.S. should […] The post 2. Acceptable speech and the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

Large shares of Americans say there is at least some discrimination against several religious, racial and ethnic groups in our society. About eight-in-ten see discrimination against Muslims and Jews, as well as against Arab, Black and Hispanic people. Three-quarters also see at least some discrimination against Asian people. Half or fewer see at least some […] The post 1. Views on discrimination in our society appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

40% of U.S. adults say there’s a lot of discrimination against Jews in society, and 44% say there’s a lot of discrimination against Muslims. The post Rising Numbers of Americans Say Jews and Muslims Face a Lot of Discrimination appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchBecka A. Alper, Senior ResearcherScott Keeter, Senior Survey AdvisorJordan Lippert, Research AssistantBesheer Mohamed, Senior Researcher Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerNida Asheer, Senior Communications ManagerSarah Austin, Research AssistantAnna Brown, Research MethodologistAchsah Callahan, Communications ManagerAlan Cooperman, […] The post Acknowledgments appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in […] The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

Most Americans report having strong emotional reactions to the Israel-Hamas war. Yet, for the most part, Americans are not paying very close attention to news about the conflict. One sign of this limited attention is that only about half of U.S. adults can correctly answer a question that tests their factual knowledge by asking whether […] The post 4. Emotions, news and knowledge about the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

Americans are uncertain how the Israel-Hamas war might change the Middle East. Many are unsure whether the war will increase or decrease the likelihood of an independent Palestinian state, as well as whether the current fighting will make the Israeli people safer. In addition, a sizable share of U.S adults are unsure what is the […] The post 3. Views on the consequences of the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more

The February survey asks several questions about America’s role in the Israel-Hamas war. To begin with, U.S. adults voice mixed opinions on whether President Joe Biden is favoring one side too much or striking the right balance. The largest share – a 40% plurality – say they are not sure. These views are largely unchanged […] The post 2. Views of the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Pew Research Center ..read more