| Survey of Young Americans’ Attitudes toward Politics and Public Service |
| 47th Edition: March 14 – 21, 2024 |
| N=2,010 18- to- 29-Year-Olds in English and Spanish |
| Margin of Error: +/-3.02% at the 95% Level |
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| 1. |
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| With regard to school, are you currently enrolled at any of the following? |
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| High School ................................................................................ 9% |
| Trade/Vocational ........................................................................ 2% |
| 2-year/JC/CC .............................................................................. 7% |
| 4-year college/university .......................................................... 17% |
| Graduate school .......................................................................... 5% |
| Business/Professional school ..................................................... 1% |
| Not currently enrolled .............................................................. 60% |
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| [If respondent is currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university, ask Q2] |
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| 2. |
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| In which year of college are you? (n=267) |
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| First year student/Freshman ..................................................... 24% |
| Second year student/Sophomore .............................................. 18% |
| Third year student/Junior ......................................................... 24% |
| Fourth year student/Senior ....................................................... 28% |
| Fifth year student or higher ........................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 3. |
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| We understand that plenty of young people are not registered to vote, but we are wondering if |
| you are registered to vote? |
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| Yes ............................................................................................ 75% |
| No ............................................................................................. 21% |
| Don’t know ................................................................................. 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| The following questions are about registration and voting… |
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| [If respondent was over 18 on November 3, 2020, ask Q4 – Q6] |
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| 4. |
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| Which of the following statements best describes your voter registration status for the last |
| presidential election held on November 3rd, 2020? (n=1,671) |
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| I was registered ........................................................................ 74% |
| I thought about registering, but didn’t ........................................ 3% |
| I tried to register, but was unable to ........................................... 0% |
| I was not registered to vote on November 3, 2020 .................. 15% |
| Not sure ...................................................................................... 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| 5. |
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| [Split Sample A] Which of the following statements best describes your voting in the last |
| presidential election held on November 3rd, 2020? (n=837) |
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| I voted at a polling place .......................................................... 32% |
| I voted early ................................................................................ 8% |
| I voted by mail / absentee ballot .............................................. 29% |
| I planned on voting but wasn’t able to ....................................... 2% |
| I did not vote in this election .................................................... 27% |
| I went to the polling place but wasn’t allowed to vote .............. 1% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 6. |
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| [Split Sample B] In November 2020, Donald Trump ran on the Republican ticket against Joe |
| Biden, for the Democrats. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election |
| for president? (n=834) |
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| Yes, I definitely voted .............................................................. 68% |
| I’m not 100% certain if I voted .................................................. 5% |
| I definitely did not vote ............................................................ 26% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 7. |
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| When it comes to voting, with which party do you consider yourself to be affiliated? |
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| Net: Democrat ......................................................................... 38% |
| Strong Democrat ...................................................................... 19% |
| Not a very strong Democrat ..................................................... 19% |
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| Net: Republican ...................................................................... 23% |
| Strong Republican .................................................................... 12% |
| Not a very strong Republican ................................................... 11% |
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| Net: Independent/Unaffiliated ............................................. 37% |
| Lean Democrat ......................................................................... 10% |
| Lean Republican ......................................................................... 6% |
| Do not lean towards either party .............................................. 22% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 8. |
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| When it comes to most political issues, do you think of yourself as a...? |
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| Liberal ...................................................................................... 32% |
| Moderate, lean liberal ................................................................. 9% |
| Moderate, no lean ..................................................................... 28% |
| Moderate, lean conservative ...................................................... 7% |
| Conservative ............................................................................. 22% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| [If respondent voted in 2020, ask Q9] |
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| 9. |
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| For whom did you vote for president in 2020? (n=1,196) |
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| Joe Biden .................................................................................. 61% |
| Donald Trump .......................................................................... 28% |
| Someone else .............................................................................. 6% |
| Don’t remember ......................................................................... 1% |
| Decline to answer ....................................................................... 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 0% |
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| 10. |
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| How likely is it that you will vote in the 2024 election for President? |
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| Definitely will be voting .......................................................... 53% |
| Probably will be voting ............................................................ 13% |
| 50-50 ........................................................................................ 13% |
| Probably won’t be voting ......................................................... 10% |
| Definitely won’t be voting ....................................................... 11% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 11. |
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| Do you consider yourself to be politically engaged or politically active? |
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| Yes ............................................................................................ 27% |
| No ............................................................................................. 72% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 12. |
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| Overall, how closely do you follow news about national politics?.. |
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| Net: Closely ............................................................................. 43% |
| Net: Not Closely ...................................................................... 56% |
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| Very closely ............................................................................. 10% |
| Somewhat closely ..................................................................... 33% |
| Not very closely ....................................................................... 33% |
| Not at all closely ....................................................................... 23% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 13. |
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| All in all, do you think that things in the nation are…? |
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| Generally headed in the right direction ...................................... 9% |
| Off on the wrong track ............................................................. 58% |
| Not sure what direction the country is headed in ..................... 32% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| 14. |
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| Thinking about national issues for a moment, which issue concerns you most? |
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| Net: Economic Issues ............................................................. 27% |
| Economy .................................................................................. 11% |
| Inflation/cost of living increases ................................................ 8% |
| High cost of living/difficult to make ends meet ......................... 2% |
| Economic equality/inequality/poverty ....................................... 1% |
| Jobs/Employment ....................................................................... 1% |
| Financial stability ....................................................................... 1% |
| Taxes .......................................................................................... 1% |
| Gas prices/taxes .......................................................................... 1% |
| Other economy mentions ........................................................... 1% |
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| Illegal immigrants /Immigration ................................................ 9% |
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| Net: Foreign Policy/National Security .................................... 8% |
| War/military ............................................................................... 2% |
| National security ........................................................................ 2% |
| Israel/Palestine conflict .............................................................. 2% |
| Other foreign policy ................................................................... 1% |
| Foreign policy/affairs ................................................................. 1% |
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| Net: Environmental Issues ...................................................... 6% |
| The environment ........................................................................ 5% |
| Global warming .......................................................................... 1% |
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| Abortion/Reproductive rights ..................................................... 6% |
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| Gun control/Second Amendment rights ..................................... 3% |
| Crime/Crime rates ...................................................................... 2% |
| Housing ...................................................................................... 2% |
| Health care ................................................................................. 2% |
| Government/political corruption ................................................ 2% |
| Democracy ................................................................................. 2% |
| Other mentions ......................................................................... 15% |
| Don't know/no answer ................................................................ 8% |
| None ........................................................................................... 1% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of: |
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| [Randomize list. Biden anchored first] |
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| 15. |
| 16. |
| 17. |
| 18. |
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| Joe Biden as president |
| Kamala Harris as vice president |
| The Democrats in Congress |
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| The Republicans in Congress |
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| Approve Disapprove |
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| 31% |
| 32% |
| 34% |
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| 24% |
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| 64% |
| 62% |
| 60% |
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| 70% |
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| Refused |
| 5% |
| 6% |
| 7% |
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| 7% |
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| Now thinking specifically about Joe Biden, do you approve or disapprove of the way he is handling: |
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| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Approve”] |
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| 21. |
| 22. |
| 23. |
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| 24. |
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| 25. |
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| Student debt relief |
| The war in Ukraine |
| The economy |
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| Gun violence |
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| Inflation |
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| Israel-Hamas war |
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| Approve Disapprove |
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| 39% |
| 33% |
| 30% |
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| 25% |
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| 23% |
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| 18% |
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| 56% |
| 61% |
| 65% |
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| 69% |
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| 72% |
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| 76% |
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| Refused |
| 5% |
| 6% |
| 5% |
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| 5% |
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| 5% |
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| 6% |
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| If the election for President were held today and the candidates were: [Randomize |
| candidates] for whom would you vote? |
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| Joe Biden, the Democrat .......................................................... 28% |
| Donald Trump, the Republican ................................................ 25% |
| Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., an independent candidate ................... 11% |
| Jill Stein, the Green party candidate .......................................... 4% |
| Cornel West, an independent candidate ..................................... 3% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 28% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| 26. |
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| If the election for President were held today and the candidates were [Rotate: Joe Biden, the |
| Democrat and Donald Trump, the Republican], for whom would you vote? |
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| Joe Biden, the Democrat .......................................................... 38% |
| Donald Trump, the Republican ................................................ 31% |
| Would not vote ......................................................................... 16% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 13% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| 45% |
| 37% |
| - |
| 16% |
| 2% |
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| (% when “Would |
| not vote” not |
| included, n=1,682) |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| [If respondent would vote for Joe Biden or Donald Trump in Q26, ask Q27] |
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| 27. |
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| How enthusiastic are you about your support of this candidate? |
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| Joe Biden (n=817) |
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| Net: Enthusiastic .................................................................... 43% |
| Net: Unenthusiastic ................................................................ 56% |
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| Very enthusiastic ...................................................................... 13% |
| Somewhat enthusiastic ............................................................. 30% |
| Not very enthusiastic ................................................................ 40% |
| Not at all enthusiastic ............................................................... 16% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 0% |
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| Donald Trump (n=561) |
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| Net: Enthusiastic .................................................................... 68% |
| Net: Unenthusiastic ................................................................ 32% |
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| Very enthusiastic ...................................................................... 29% |
| Somewhat enthusiastic ............................................................. 39% |
| Not very enthusiastic ................................................................ 22% |
| Not at all enthusiastic ................................................................. 9% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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| 28. |
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| Donald Trump currently faces 91 felony charges across four criminal cases for keeping |
| classified documents, falsifying records, and attempting to overturn the 2020 election. If he is |
| found guilty in any of these trials before the election -- for whom would you vote for |
| President? |
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| [Rotate Joe Biden and Donald Trump] |
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| Joe Biden, the Democrat .......................................................... 42% |
| Donald Trump, the Republican ................................................ 24% |
| Would not vote ......................................................................... 17% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| 51% |
| 29% |
| - |
| 18% |
| 2% |
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| (% when “Would |
| not vote” not |
| included, n=1,659) |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| Importance of Issues Facing the United States |
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| In order to measure the relative importance of a set of 16 current issues facing the United States, |
| respondents were asked a series of match-up questions that took the following form: |
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| Thinking about the major issues facing the United States today, please tell me which of the |
| following two is more important to you: |
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| Each respondent was shown each individual issue one time, matched up against another issue chosen |
| at random for a total of 8 rated matchups per respondent. On average, each of the 120 match-ups was |
| shown to n=134 respondents. After weighting procedures were performed, each issue was matched up |
| against each other issue a minimum of 121 times and a maximum of 148 times, though an analysis of |
| the impacts of weighting procedure showed no significant impact due to weighting procedures on the |
| relative strength of the match-ups. |
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| The 16 issues tested are listed in the table below. |
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| Q29-Q44 Show the aggregate results of these match-ups, with the percentage shown representing the |
| aggregate percentage of the time that an issue was rated as more important than the issue it was |
| matched up against. |
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| A full table of results of each individual match-up is available upon request. |
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| Q29-Q44 are ordered by the percentage of the time an issue was deemed “More Important.” |
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| Net: More |
| Important |
| 64% |
| 59% |
| 56% |
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| Net: Less |
| Important |
| 33% |
| 37% |
| 40% |
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| 70% |
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| Much |
| More |
| Imp. |
| 38% |
| 33% |
| 31% |
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| 12% |
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| Somewhat |
| More Imp. |
| 26% |
| 25% |
| 25% |
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| Somewhat |
| Less Imp. |
| 15% |
| 18% |
| 19% |
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| 27% |
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| Much |
| Less |
| Imp. |
| 18% |
| 19% |
| 21% |
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| 35% |
| 43% |
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| Don’t |
| Know |
| 3% |
| 4% |
| 4% |
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| 4% |
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| 29. |
| 30. |
| 31. |
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| 32. |
| 33. |
| 34. |
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| Inflation |
| Healthcare |
| Housing |
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| Gun violence |
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| Jobs |
| Protecting |
| Democracy |
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| Corruption |
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| 35. |
| 36. |
| Education |
| 37. Women's |
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| reproductive |
| rights |
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| Crime |
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| Immigration |
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| Taxes |
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| Climate change |
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| Free speech |
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| Israel/Palestine |
| Student Debt |
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| 38. |
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| 44. |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| 45. Which of the following phrases best describes the United States today? |
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| A healthy democracy .................................................................. 3% |
| A somewhat functioning democracy ........................................ 20% |
| A democracy in trouble ............................................................ 46% |
| A failed democracy .................................................................. 16% |
| Don't know ............................................................................... 14% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| Do you agree or disagree with these statements? |
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| [Randomize Q46 and Q47. Rank ordered by “Agree”] |
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| 46. |
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| Joe Biden has what it takes to lead in a crisis |
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| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 26% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 61% |
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| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 7% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 19% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 20% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 41% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 10% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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| 47. |
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| Donald Trump has what it takes to lead in a crisis |
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| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 33% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 55% |
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| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 16% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 17% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 11% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 44% |
| Don’t know ................................................................................. 9% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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| 48. When it comes to the U.S. economy, has recent immigration made it better, worse – or not |
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| made a significant difference? |
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| Net: Better-Worse ................................................................ -24% |
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| Better .......................................................................................... 9% |
| Worse ....................................................................................... 33% |
| No difference ............................................................................ 28% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 27% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| 49. |
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| The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that white Americans will make up less than half of the U.S. |
| population by around 2045. Do you think this is: |
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| Net: Good ................................................................................ 19% |
| Net: Bad ................................................................................... 18% |
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| Very good for the U.S. ............................................................... 9% |
| Good for the U.S. ..................................................................... 10% |
| Neither good nor bad ................................................................ 60% |
| Bad for the U.S. .......................................................................... 9% |
| Very bad for the U.S. ................................................................. 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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| 50. |
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| How closely have you followed news about the war between Israel and Hamas? |
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| Net: Closely ............................................................................. 38% |
| Net: Not closely ....................................................................... 60% |
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| Very closely ............................................................................... 9% |
| Somewhat closely ..................................................................... 28% |
| Not very closely ....................................................................... 33% |
| Not at all ................................................................................... 26% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| Which of the following groups do you sympathize with during the war between Israel and Hamas? |
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| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Sympathy”] |
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| 51. |
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| 52. |
| 53. |
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| 54. |
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| 55. |
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| 56. |
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| The Palestinian |
| people |
| The Israeli people |
| The Palestinian |
| government |
| The Israeli |
| government |
| SPLIT SAMPLE: |
| Hamas (n=1,003) |
| SPLIT SAMPLE: |
| Hamas, the Islamist |
| militant group |
| (n=1,007) |
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| Net: |
| Sympathy |
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| A lot of |
| sympathy |
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| Some |
| sympathy |
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| No |
| sympathy |
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| Don’t have |
| enough |
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| information Refused |
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| 56% |
| 52% |
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| 32% |
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| 29% |
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| 17% |
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| 34% |
| 24% |
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| 28% |
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| 32% |
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| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
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| 10 |
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| [Rotate Q57 and Q58] |
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| 57. Which of the following comes closest to your view? |
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| The U.S. should be more of an ally to Israel. ........................... 11% |
| The U.S. should maintain |
| our current relationship with Israel. ......................................... 17% |
| The U.S. should be less of an ally to Israel. ............................. 14% |
| The U.S. should not be an ally to Israel. .................................. 15% |
| Don’t know. .............................................................................. 41% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 58. Which of the following comes closest to your view? |
|
|
| The U.S. should be more of an ally to Palestine. ..................... 21% |
| The U.S. should maintain |
| our current relationship with Palestine. .................................... 15% |
| The U.S. should be less of an ally to Palestine. ......................... 5% |
| The U.S. should not be an ally to Palestine. ............................. 11% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 45% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 59. |
|
|
| Do you support or oppose a permanent ceasefire in Gaza? |
|
|
| Net: Support ........................................................................... 51% |
| Net: Oppose ............................................................................. 10% |
|
|
| Strongly support ....................................................................... 38% |
| Somewhat support .................................................................... 13% |
| Somewhat oppose ....................................................................... 5% |
| Strongly oppose .......................................................................... 5% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 36% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 60. |
|
|
| Based on what you know at this time, do you believe Israel’s response so far to the October 7 |
| attack by Hamas has been justified, or not? |
|
|
| Yes, it is justified ...................................................................... 21% |
| No, it is not justified ................................................................. 32% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 45% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
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| 11 |
|
|
| Do you support or oppose: |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Support”] |
|
|
| 61. |
|
|
| Sending American troops to defend a NATO ally if invaded by Russia? |
|
|
| Net: Support ........................................................................... 47% |
| Net: Oppose ............................................................................. 23% |
|
|
| Strongly support ....................................................................... 20% |
| Somewhat support .................................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat oppose ..................................................................... 12% |
| Strongly oppose ........................................................................ 11% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 27% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 4% |
|
|
| 62. |
|
|
| Building a wall on the border of the United States and Mexico? |
|
|
| Net: Support ........................................................................... 36% |
| Net: Oppose ............................................................................. 45% |
|
|
| Strongly support ....................................................................... 23% |
| Somewhat support .................................................................... 14% |
| Somewhat oppose ..................................................................... 15% |
| Strongly oppose ........................................................................ 30% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 63. |
|
|
| Sending American troops to defend Taiwan if invaded by China? . |
|
|
| Net: Support ........................................................................... 34% |
| Net: Oppose ............................................................................. 30% |
|
|
| Strongly support ....................................................................... 11% |
| Somewhat support .................................................................... 22% |
| Somewhat oppose ..................................................................... 16% |
| Strongly oppose ........................................................................ 14% |
| Don’t know ............................................................................... 33% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 4% |
|
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|
|
| 64. |
|
|
| On which of the following, if any, do you regularly access for news and current events related |
| content? Please select all that apply. |
|
|
| [Randomize responses 1-13. Rank-ordered] |
|
|
| YouTube ................................................................................... 25% |
| Instagram .................................................................................. 25% |
| TikTok ...................................................................................... 23% |
| Local TV news ......................................................................... 22% |
| Facebook .................................................................................. 19% |
| X ............................................................................................... 16% |
| CNN ......................................................................................... 14% |
| Fox News ................................................................................. 12% |
| Podcasts .................................................................................... 10% |
| Snapchat ..................................................................................... 8% |
| MSNBC ...................................................................................... 7% |
| Barstool ...................................................................................... 2% |
| Truth Social ................................................................................ 1% |
| None of the above .................................................................... 26% |
|
|
| 65. |
|
|
| At this moment, would you say that you are more hopeful or fearful about the future of |
| America? |
|
|
| [Randomize responses 1-2. Rank-ordered] |
|
|
| Fearful ...................................................................................... 67% |
| Hopeful ..................................................................................... 30% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| Have you participated in any of the following activities in the past 12 months? |
|
|
| 66. |
|
|
| 67. |
|
|
| Attended a political rally or demonstration |
|
|
| Donated money to a political campaign or cause |
|
|
| Yes |
|
|
| 14% |
|
|
| 13% |
|
|
| No |
|
|
| 82% |
|
|
| 84% |
|
|
| Refused |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 3% |
|
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|
|
| 13 |
|
|
| Switching gears, below is a list of individuals, organizations and institutions. How often do you trust |
| each of them to do the right thing? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: All/Most of the time”] |
|
|
| Net: |
| All/ Most |
| of the time |
|
|
| Net: |
| Some of the |
| time/ Never |
|
|
| All of |
| the time |
|
|
| Most |
| of the |
| time |
|
|
| Some |
| of the |
| time Never Refused |
|
|
| 68. |
|
|
| 69. |
|
|
| 70. |
|
|
| 71. |
| 72. |
|
|
| The United |
| States military |
| The United |
| Nations |
| The Supreme |
| Court |
| The President |
| The federal |
| government |
|
|
| 73. |
|
|
| The Congress |
|
|
| 74. |
| The media |
| 75. Wall Street |
| 76. |
| Billionaires |
|
|
| 36% |
|
|
| 32% |
|
|
| 24% |
| 20% |
|
|
| 17% |
|
|
| 12% |
|
|
| 10% |
|
|
| 9% |
|
|
| 6% |
|
|
| 60% |
|
|
| 64% |
|
|
| 72% |
| 76% |
|
|
| 79% |
|
|
| 83% |
|
|
| 86% |
|
|
| 86% |
|
|
| 90% |
|
|
| 10% |
|
|
| 26% |
|
|
| 41% |
|
|
| 19% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 4% |
| 4% |
|
|
| 2% |
|
|
| 2% |
|
|
| 1% |
|
|
| 2% |
|
|
| 2% |
|
|
| 27% |
|
|
| 44% |
|
|
| 20% |
|
|
| 20% |
| 16% |
|
|
| 15% |
|
|
| 10% |
|
|
| 9% |
|
|
| 8% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 47% |
| 51% |
|
|
| 53% |
|
|
| 56% |
|
|
| 48% |
|
|
| 38% |
|
|
| 37% |
|
|
| 25% |
| 25% |
|
|
| 27% |
|
|
| 27% |
|
|
| 38% |
|
|
| 48% |
|
|
| 53% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 5% |
|
|
| 4% |
| 4% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 5% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| 5% |
|
|
| 4% |
|
|
| Below is a list of statements about politics and public service. Do you agree or disagree with these |
| statements? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Agree”] |
|
|
| 77. |
|
|
| Community service is an honorable thing to do. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 75% |
| Net: Disagree ............................................................................. 6% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 45% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 30% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 17% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 3% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 78. |
|
|
| Elected officials seem to be motivated by selfish reasons. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 75% |
| Net: Disagree ............................................................................. 5% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 40% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 36% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 18% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 2% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 2% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
|
| 79. |
|
|
| I feel like the government does not represent the America I love. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 62% |
| Net: Disagree ............................................................................. 7% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 30% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 32% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 28% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 5% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 2% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 80. |
|
|
| Politics has become too partisan. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 61% |
| Net: Disagree ............................................................................. 5% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 37% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 24% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 3% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 81. |
|
|
| Politics today are no longer able to meet the challenges our country is facing. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 60% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 11% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 35% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 26% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 7% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 82. |
|
|
| Despite our challenges, I would rather live in America than any other place. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 57% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 16% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 26% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 10% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 15 |
|
|
| 83. |
|
|
| I feel like I need more practical information about politics before I get involved. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 53% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 17% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 21% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 32% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 28% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 10% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 84. |
|
|
| People like me don’t have any say about what the government does. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 46% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 24% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 18% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 29% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 16% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 85. |
|
|
| I don’t believe my vote will make a real difference. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 41% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 33% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 14% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 26% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 24% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 19% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 13% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| [If respondent is currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university, ask Q86] |
|
|
| 86. |
|
|
| I feel comfortable sharing my political opinions at my college without fear of censorship or |
| negative repercussions. (n=267) |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 41% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 33% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 15% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 26% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 22% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 26% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 16 |
|
|
| 87. |
|
|
| Running for office is an honorable thing to do. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 35% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 20% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 9% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 26% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 42% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 14% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 88. |
|
|
| I worry that posting my political views may negatively impact my employment prospects. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 35% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 29% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 13% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 22% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 33% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 14% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 89. |
|
|
| Political involvement rarely has any tangible results. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 30% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 27% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 7% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 23% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 40% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 19% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 90. |
|
|
| The idea of working in some form of public service is appealing to me. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 28% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 39% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 8% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 20% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 18% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 21% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 17 |
|
|
| 91. |
|
|
| The results of my previous involvement in politics have left me disappointed. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 26% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 19% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 9% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 18% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 52% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 12% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 92. |
|
|
| Politics is not relevant to my life. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 46% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 8% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 16% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 25% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 21% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 93. |
|
|
| I do not see a difference between the Democratic and Republican parties. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 21% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 56% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 7% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 14% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 20% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 23% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 34% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 94. |
|
|
| The president should have more power to get things done, without interference from Congress |
| or the Courts. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 20% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 47% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 6% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 14% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 30% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 23% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 24% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
|
| 95. |
|
|
| It really doesn’t matter to me who the President is. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 13% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 66% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 3% |
| Somewhat agree ......................................................................... 9% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 19% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 24% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 41% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: At Least Several Days”] |
|
|
| 96. |
|
|
| Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 54% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 43% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 32% |
| More than half the days ............................................................ 13% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 9% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 97. |
|
|
| Trouble relaxing |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 50% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 47% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 32% |
| More than half the days ............................................................ 12% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 98. |
|
|
| Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 44% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 53% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 29% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 9% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 99. |
|
|
| Little interest or pleasure in doing things |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 40% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 57% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 26% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 9% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 5% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 100. |
|
|
| Loneliness |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 40% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 57% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 24% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 9% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 101. |
|
|
| Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 38% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 59% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 23% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 9% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 102. Worried about a potential mass shooting when in a public space (such as school/university, |
|
|
| mall, office, theater, etc.) |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 32% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 64% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 22% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 7% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 103. |
|
|
| Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way |
|
|
| Net: At least several days ....................................................... 17% |
|
|
| Not at all ................................................................................... 79% |
| Several days ............................................................................. 10% |
| More than half the days .............................................................. 4% |
| Nearly every day ........................................................................ 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 20 |
|
|
| How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Agree”] |
|
|
| 104. |
|
|
| I am concerned about the moral direction of the country. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 69% |
| Net: Disagree ............................................................................. 9% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 35% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 34% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 20% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 5% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 105. Basic health insurance is a right for all people, and if someone has no means of paying for it, |
|
|
| the government should provide it. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 64% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 14% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 41% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 23% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 20% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 8% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 106. Basic necessities, such as food and shelter, are a right that government should provide to those |
|
|
| unable to afford them. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 61% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 15% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 33% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 27% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 22% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 9% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 107. |
|
|
| The government should spend more to reduce poverty. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 57% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 17% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 28% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 29% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 10% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Harvard IOP Youth Survey – Spring 2024 |
|
|
| 21 |
|
|
| 108. Government should do more to curb climate change, even at the expense of economic growth. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 49% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 23% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 24% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 10% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 13% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 109. |
|
|
| People these days put too much emphasis on racial identity. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 49% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 22% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 26% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 23% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 13% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 9% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
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| 110. |
|
|
| If parents had more freedom to choose where they could send their children to school, the |
| education system in this country would be better. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 42% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 25% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 15% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 27% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 15% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 9% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 111. Our country’s goal in trade policy should be to eliminate all barriers to trade and employment |
|
|
| so that we have a truly global economy. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 31% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 19% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 8% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 23% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 48% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 13% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 5% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| 112. Recent immigration into this country has done more good than harm. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 29% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 36% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 12% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 16% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 33% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 17% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 19% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 113. Government spending is an effective way to increase economic growth. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 28% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 25% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 7% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 21% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 44% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 15% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 10% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 114. Qualified minorities should be given special preferences in hiring and education. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 38% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 7% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 17% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 35% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 15% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 24% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 115. Religious values should play a more important role in government. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 51% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 12% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 12% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 23% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 11% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 40% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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| 116. |
|
|
| Same sex relationships are morally wrong. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 51% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 17% |
| Somewhat agree ......................................................................... 7% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 22% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 7% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 45% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 117. |
|
|
| In today’s world, it is sometimes necessary to attack potentially hostile countries or groups, |
| rather than waiting until we are attacked to respond. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 20% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 39% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 5% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 15% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 40% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 21% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 18% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| Please indicate whether or not the following apply to you: |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Yes”] |
|
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| 118. |
|
|
| 119. |
|
|
| 120. |
|
|
| 121. |
|
|
| I have or have had immigrant |
| classmates |
| I have personal friends who are |
| immigrants |
| I have co-workers who are immigrants |
|
|
| I have neighbors who are immigrants |
|
|
| Yes |
|
|
| 60% |
|
|
| 46% |
| 41% |
|
|
| 40% |
|
|
| No |
|
|
| Don’t |
| know |
|
|
| Refused |
|
|
| 19% |
|
|
| 19% |
|
|
| 37% |
| 34% |
|
|
| 31% |
|
|
| 15% |
| 23% |
|
|
| 28% |
|
|
| 2% |
|
|
| 2% |
| 2% |
|
|
| 2% |
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|
|
| How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Agree”] |
|
|
| 122. Border officials have a responsibility to protect the safety of migrants. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 55% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 16% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 27% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 8% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 123. |
|
|
| The US is experiencing an immigration crisis at the Southern border. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 53% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 16% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 30% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 23% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 29% |
| Somewhat disagree ..................................................................... 8% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 8% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 124. |
|
|
| Immigrants improve the culture of the United States. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 50% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 17% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 24% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 25% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 10% |
| Strongly disagree ........................................................................ 7% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 125. |
|
|
| Immigrants are taking jobs that should go to Americans instead. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 48% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 11% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 13% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 25% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 20% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 28% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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|
| 126. |
|
|
| Immigrants increase crime in my community. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 21% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 45% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 9% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 12% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 32% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 18% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 27% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 127. |
|
|
| I would be uncomfortable if an immigrant moved next door to me. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 12% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 62% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 6% |
| Somewhat agree ......................................................................... 6% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 24% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 18% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 44% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? |
|
|
| [Randomize list. Rank-ordered by “Net: Agree”] |
|
|
| 128. |
|
|
| I am comfortable using someone’s preferred gender pronouns regardless of their biological |
| sex. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 47% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 29% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 31% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 16% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 21% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 11% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 18% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 129. My generation is too soft. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 43% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 33% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 21% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 22% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 22% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 12% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 21% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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|
| 130. Men are too soft these days. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 32% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 41% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 14% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 19% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 24% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 13% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 28% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 131. Women are too promiscuous these days. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 24% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 45% |
|
|
| Strongly agree .......................................................................... 10% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 15% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 12% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 33% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 132. Men’s 'locker room talk' is unfairly scrutinized these days. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 22% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 38% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 8% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 15% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 37% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 14% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 24% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 133. Women’s emotions make it more challenging to lead effectively. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 16% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 57% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 6% |
| Somewhat agree ....................................................................... 10% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 24% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 13% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 44% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
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|
|
| 134. Women should prioritize having children over joining the workforce. |
|
|
| Net: Agree ............................................................................... 12% |
| Net: Disagree ........................................................................... 59% |
|
|
| Strongly agree ............................................................................ 5% |
| Somewhat agree ......................................................................... 7% |
| Neither agree nor disagree ....................................................... 27% |
| Somewhat disagree ................................................................... 15% |
| Strongly disagree ...................................................................... 44% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 135. How would you rate your personal financial situation these days? |
|
|
| Net: Good ................................................................................ 70% |
| Net: Bad ................................................................................... 27% |
|
|
| Very good ................................................................................. 13% |
| Fairly good ............................................................................... 58% |
| Fairly bad ................................................................................. 22% |
| Very bad ..................................................................................... 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 136. |
|
|
| In general, when I am my parent's age, I believe that I will be… |
|
|
| Better off financially than they are now ................................... 31% |
| About the same as they are now ............................................... 28% |
| Worse off financially than they are now .................................. 23% |
| Not sure .................................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 137. What type of high school did you most recently attend? |
|
|
| Public ........................................................................................ 74% |
| Private ........................................................................................ 9% |
| Parochial ..................................................................................... 1% |
| Charter ........................................................................................ 4% |
| Home school ............................................................................... 6% |
| Other ........................................................................................... 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| [If enrolled in a 4-year college/university, ask Q138] |
|
|
| 138. Based on the current state of the economy, how easy or difficult do you think it will be for |
|
|
| students in your class to find a permanent job upon graduation? (n=267) |
|
|
| Net: Easy ................................................................................. 38% |
| Net: Difficult ........................................................................... 58% |
|
|
| Very easy .................................................................................. 10% |
| Somewhat easy ......................................................................... 38% |
| Somewhat difficult ................................................................... 44% |
| Very difficult .............................................................................. 5% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
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|
|
| 139. Which one of these best describes your religious preference? |
|
|
| Catholic .................................................................................... 19% |
| Fundamentalist/Evangelical Christian ..................................... 15% |
| Jewish ......................................................................................... 2% |
| LDS/Mormon ............................................................................. 2% |
| Muslim ....................................................................................... 1% |
| Protestant .................................................................................... 8% |
| Another religion ......................................................................... 8% |
| No religious preference ............................................................ 33% |
| Not sure ...................................................................................... 4% |
| Decline to answer ....................................................................... 6% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| [If Catholic, Fundamentalist/Evangelical Christian, LDS/Mormon, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, |
| another religion, or not sure, ask Q140] |
|
|
| 140. How important is religion in your own life? (n=1,106) |
|
|
| Very important ......................................................................... 41% |
| Somewhat important ................................................................ 29% |
| Not very important ................................................................... 26% |
| Not sure ...................................................................................... 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 0% |
|
|
| [If Catholic, Fundamentalist/Evangelical Christian, LDS/Mormon, Protestant, another religion, |
| or not sure, ask Q141] |
|
|
| 141. Do you consider yourself a born-again Christian? (n=1,038) |
|
|
| Yes ............................................................................................ 30% |
| No ............................................................................................. 50% |
| Not sure .................................................................................... 15% |
| Decline to answer ....................................................................... 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
|
|
| 142. Which of the following do you consider yourself to be? |
|
|
| Heterosexual or straight ........................................................... 73% |
| Gay ............................................................................................. 3% |
| Lesbian ....................................................................................... 2% |
| Bisexual ...................................................................................... 9% |
| Other Queer identity (e.g. pansexual, asexual etc.) .................... 5% |
| None of the above ...................................................................... 1% |
| I don’t know ............................................................................... 2% |
| Prefer not to say ......................................................................... 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 143. Do you consider yourself to be transgender or non-binary? |
|
|
| Yes .............................................................................................. 4% |
| No ............................................................................................. 92% |
| Prefer not to say ......................................................................... 3% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
|
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|
| [If transgender or non-binary, ask Q144] |
|
|
| 144. Are you: (n=79) |
|
|
| Transgender, male to female ...................................................... 6% |
| Transgender, female to male .................................................... 13% |
| Gender non-binary ................................................................... 57% |
| No, not transgender or non-binary ............................................. 9% |
| Prefer not to say ....................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 0% |
|
|
| 145. Are you: |
|
|
| An immigrant ............................................................................. 6% |
| The child of an immigrant ........................................................ 16% |
| None of the above .................................................................... 77% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 146. |
|
|
| Switching topics, which of these best describes your phone service at this time? Please select |
| all that apply. |
|
|
| Cell phone ................................................................................ 93% |
| Landline phone service .............................................................. 7% |
| VOIP phone service ................................................................... 2% |
| None of these .............................................................................. 4% |
|
|
| [If enrolled in a 4-year college/university, ask Q147 & Q148] |
|
|
| 147. |
|
|
| Is your college/university…? (n=267) |
|
|
| Public ........................................................................................ 69% |
| Private ...................................................................................... 30% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
|
|
| 148. |
|
|
| Is the college/university that you currently attend…? (n=267) |
|
|
| In an urban or city area ............................................................. 50% |
| In a suburban area next to a city ............................................... 27% |
| In a small town or rural area .................................................... 20% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 149. Which of the following best describes the area in which you live (if in college, when not in |
|
|
| school)? |
|
|
| Suburban .................................................................................. 43% |
| Urban ........................................................................................ 24% |
| Rural ......................................................................................... 15% |
| Small town ............................................................................... 15% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
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|
| [If enrolled in a 4-year college/university, ask Q150 – Q153] |
|
|
| 150. Which college/university do you attend? (n=267) |
|
|
| Available upon request |
|
|
| 151. How many undergraduate students are enrolled in your college/university? Your best estimate |
|
|
| is fine. (n=267) |
|
|
| Less than 1,000 ........................................................................... 2% |
| 1,000 - 4,999 ............................................................................ 26% |
| 5,000 – 9,999 ............................................................................ 22% |
| 10,000 – 19,999 ........................................................................ 18% |
| 20,000 or more ......................................................................... 28% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 3% |
|
|
| 152. Where do you live while attending college? (n=267) |
|
|
| In an on-campus dormitory ...................................................... 33% |
| At home, with my parents ........................................................ 32% |
| In an apartment/house that is not campus-owned |
| (not with parents) ..................................................................... 25% |
| In a campus-owned apartment ................................................... 3% |
| Somewhere else .......................................................................... 3% |
| In fraternity/sorority housing ..................................................... 2% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| 153. Are you a …? (n=267) |
|
|
| Full-time student ...................................................................... 88% |
| Part-time student ...................................................................... 11% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
|
|
| 154. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? (n=1,008) |
|
|
| Employed full time ................................................................... 42% |
| Student ...................................................................................... 21% |
| Employed part time .................................................................. 18% |
| Not employed ........................................................................... 10% |
| Self-employed ............................................................................ 3% |
| Not employed / Homemaker ...................................................... 4% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 2% |
|
|
| [If employed full time or part time, ask Q155] |
|
|
| 155. Are you currently employed in the gig economy -- where people earn income providing on- |
|
|
| demand work, services or goods? (n=633) |
|
|
| Yes ............................................................................................ 12% |
| No ............................................................................................. 87% |
| Refused ....................................................................................... 1% |
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|
| 156. Age |
|
|
| 18-24 ........................................................................................ 58% |
| 25-29 ........................................................................................ 42% |
|
|
| 157. Race / Ethnicity |
|
|
| White, Non-Hispanic ................................................................ 52% |
| Hispanic .................................................................................... 24% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic ................................................................ 14% |
| Other, Non-Hispanic .................................................................. 7% |
| 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic ............................................................. 3% |
|
|
| 158. |
|
|
| Please choose one or more race(s) that you consider yourself to be: |
|
|
| White ........................................................................................ 70% |
| Black or African American ...................................................... 15% |
| Asian .......................................................................................... 7% |
| Some other race .......................................................................... 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native ............................................. *% |
| |
| 159. Gender |
| |
| Male .......................................................................................... 50% |
| Female ...................................................................................... 50% |
| Non-binary ................................................................................. 0% |
| |
| 160. Marital Status |
| |
| Never married ........................................................................... 84% |
| Now married ............................................................................. 14% |
| Divorced ..................................................................................... 1% |
| Separated .................................................................................... 1% |
| Widowed .................................................................................... 0% |
| |
| 161. Region 4 (Based on state of residence) |
| |
| Northeast .................................................................................. 17% |
| Midwest .................................................................................... 20% |
| South ........................................................................................ 38% |
| West .......................................................................................... 25% |
| |
| 162. Region 9 (Based on state of residence) |
| |
| New England .............................................................................. 4% |
| Mid-Atlantic ............................................................................. 13% |
| East-North Central ................................................................... 14% |
| West-North Central .................................................................... 6% |
| South Atlantic ........................................................................... 19% |
| East-South Central ..................................................................... 5% |
| West-South Central .................................................................. 14% |
| Mountain .................................................................................... 8% |
| Pacific ....................................................................................... 17% |
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| |
| 163. MSA Status |
| |
| Non-Metro ................................................................................ 12% |
| Metro ........................................................................................ 88% |
| |
| Methodology |
| |
| This poll of 2,010 18-to-29-year-olds was organized with undergraduate students from the Harvard |
| Public Opinion Project (HPOP) and supervised by John Della Volpe, Director of Polling. Data were |
| collected by Ipsos Public Affairs using the KnowledgePanel. KnowledgePanel provides probability- |
| based samples with an “organic” representation of the study population for measurement of public |
| opinions, attitudes, and behaviors. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish between March |
| 14 and 21, 2024. The target population for this survey is US residents between the ages of 18 and 29. |
| Data are weighted to reflect population estimates based on age, race/Hispanic ethnicity, education, |
| household income, census region by metropolitan area, and primary language within Hispanics. The |
| margin of error for the total sample is +/- 3.02%. |
| |
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