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The latest from the University of North Carolina and Â鶹´«Ã½AV finds diversity is important for Black parents choosing childcare, and they report their child may experience racial bias in treatment.
Among Black families with young children, parents with strong social connections are more likely to remain optimistic despite discrimination.
Slim majorities of Americans think marijuana has a negative effect on society and on most people who use it, yet it is viewed as less harmful than seven other substances.
Adults in the U.S. who have a body mass index (BMI) indicating obesity more often experience negative emotions and perceive more bias against them than those who are not considered obese.
Because of better wellbeing, residents of the Beach Cities in Southern California have much lower per-person healthcare expenditures than do Americans overall.
Eighty percent of parents of Gen Zers often worry about one or more aspects of their child's life, and many find it hard to talk about these topics. Yet kids overwhelmingly say talking to their parents about such topics is helpful.
Americans, particularly young adults, increasingly believe drinking alcohol is unhealthy, and their drinking habits reflect this perception.
Eleven percent of Americans smoke cigarettes, tying the low in Â鶹´«Ã½AV's 80-year trend.
Environmental crises caused by extreme weather or pollution are linked to greater negative emotions and depressive symptoms, as well as less overall life satisfaction among Americans.
A Â鶹´«Ã½AV-Walton Family Foundation survey finds that when Gen Zers are upset, they are at least twice as likely to want their parents to listen and give them space than to want their parents to offer advice.
Thirty-five percent of Americans plan to watch at least a fair amount of the 2024 Olympics, far lower than what Â鶹´«Ã½AV has measured for prior Summer Games.
A majority of Americans believe God played at least some role in humans' origin, but a majority also believe humans evolved from less advanced forms of life.
The percentage of U.S. adults classified as "cost secure" has slipped to 55%, a new low. The biggest drop is among those aged 50 and older.
Globally, 23% of people experienced a lot of loneliness in 2023. Loneliness often accompanies other negative emotions, including stress and worry.
A majority of women in the U.S. struggle to make their health a top priority. This is especially true for younger women and women caring for children at home.
Last year, negative emotions fell for the first time since 2014, with experiences of stress, sadness, anger, worry and physical pain each taking a downturn.
An estimated 15 million U.S. adults have used injectable Type 2 diabetes drugs for weight loss. Reported effectiveness is lower among older adults.
Mental health and emotional stress continue to be the most important reasons college students cite for considering quitting their program.
Most Americans say care for mental health issues is not on par with care for physical issues. Cost and access are seen as the top barriers to treatment.
Ahead of Ecuador's security referendum on Sunday, Â鶹´«Ã½AV data show no other region in the world, apart from active war zones, feels less secure than Guayas.