Publications

Much of the world cheered the re-election of U.S. president Barack Obama. But the president’s honeymoon may be short lived. Disappointment with Obama’s first term foreign policy may challenge both his popularity and his ability to present a positive image of the United States around the globe.

In winning reelection, Barack Obama won 60% of the vote among those younger than 30. That was down somewhat from 2008, when Obama won nearly two-thirds (66%) of the votes of young people. However, Obama’s youth support may have been an even more important factor in his victory this year than it was in 2008. […]

About eight-in-ten parents of online teens say they worry about how much information advertisers can learn about their child’s online behavior, topping a list of privacy concerns.

Just over half of adult cell phone owners used their devices during the last holiday season to help make a shopping decision while in a store.

About four-in-ten Americans say they do not understand well or at all the tax and spending consequences of going over the fiscal cliff.

Most Americans (51%) said in a Nov. 8-11 survey they do not believe President Obama and Republicans in Congress will reach an agreement to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”

About eight-in-ten Egyptians said last spring that a fair judiciary was very important to their nation's future.

Rural residents in the U.S. lag behind those in suburban and urban areas when it comes to technology adoption.

Over time, the number of American adult cell phone owners performing specific activities on their cell phones has grown.

Photo taking, texting, and accessing the internet are the most popular activities people pursue with their mobile phones