Culture and Society

Few concerned with declining birthrates, but many worry about the costs of child care and favor paid family leave

About half of the public think child care costs and improving health outcomes for pregnant women should be high priorities for the federal government, just 12% think encouraging families to have more children should be a top priority.

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Economics

Charitable giving is motivated by mission and effectiveness, not tax deductions

Although people do think individuals have some responsibility for assisting natural disaster victims, nearly all people expect federal and state governments to help, and 3 in 4 say the same about non-profits. Less than a quarter of adults have given money to help victims of recent hurricanes or the LA wildfires.

Culture and Society

Attention to men’s professional sports still outpaces women’s, but there is closer parity for college sports

Women’s sports fans are more gender balanced than men’s sports fans. They are also more likely to identify attachments to players as opposed to teams.

Culture and Society

Most Americans have donated to those in need within the past year

Three quarters believe it is very important to donate to friends and family in need, while less than a quarter say the same when it comes to people outside the country.

Culture and Society

Bragging rights and the chance to win money motivate March Madness brackets

Twenty-eight percent of people fill out a March Madness bracket at least some years for either the women’s tournament or men’s tournament. While most people think betting on professional sports should be legal in their state, there is less support for legalized gambling on college sports.