Family & Relationships

Here’s a look back at 2023 through some of our most striking research findings.

A median of 49% of people in 12 places in Asia say they at least somewhat favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally.

Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.

73% of U.S. adults say family time is one of the most important aspects of their life – and none of the other priorities we asked about comes close.

35% of U.S. parents with children younger than 18 say they are extremely or very worried that their children might be bullied at some point.

Among employed U.S. adults who are ages 25 to 64 and married, husbands spend about 28 hours per week on leisure. Wives spend about 26 hours on it.

61% of U.S. adults say having close friends is extremely or very important for people to live a fulfilling life.

Large numbers of Americans in many different religious groups express concern about fewer people getting married.

Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. At the same time, the public is fairly accepting of diverse family arrangements, though some are seen as more acceptable than others.

Key trends in marriage and family life in the United States.