Anna Brown

As a shop that studies human behavior through surveys and other social scientific techniques, we have a good line of sight into the contradictory nature of human preferences. Here's a look at how we categorize our survey participants in ways that enhance our understanding of how people think and behave.

Most Americans (62%) own a pet, including 35% who have more than one. And nearly all U.S. pet owners (97%) say their pets are part of their family.

As the United States celebrates Pride month, here are five key findings about LGBTQ+ Americans.

Modern survey tools offer several ways to survey small populations, and in this explainer, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of prominent approaches.

Most say that, compared with five years ago, those who commit sexual harassment or assault at work are more likely to be held responsible and those who report it are more likely to be believed.

Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.

Pew Research Center worked with PSB Insights to conduct six focus groups with a total of 27 transgender and nonbinary U.S. adults. The focus groups were conducted online from March 8 to March 10, 2022.  

Pew Research Center worked with PSB Insights to conduct six focus groups with a total of 27 transgender and nonbinary U.S. adults. The focus groups were conducted online from March 8 to March 10, 2022.  

Pew Research Center worked with PSB Insights to conduct six focus groups with a total of 27 transgender and nonbinary U.S. adults. The focus groups were conducted online from March 8 to March 10, 2022.  

Pew Research Center worked with PSB Insights to conduct six focus groups with a total of 27 transgender and nonbinary U.S. adults. The focus groups were conducted online from March 8 to March 10, 2022.