Family & Relationships

Americans generally support paid family and medical leave, according to a new Pew Research Center survey, but relatively few workers have access to it. Access to paid leave varies considerably by industry, type of employer and employer's size.

Many Americans support paid family and medical leave, and most supporters say employers should cover the costs.

Key findings from a @pewresearch study of public views of and experiences with family and medical leave.

Most Americans say workers should receive paid leave, but the level of support varies across different situations. Experiences with leave vary by income and gender.

Among U.S. adults ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has roughly doubled since the 1990s.

Still, white evangelical Protestants and religious "nones" are somewhat less likely than members of other religious groups to support a vaccine requirement.

Parents with children ages 4 or younger are more concerned than other Americans about the potential risk of side effects from the MMR vaccine.

Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock examines the changes – some profound, some subtle – that the U.S. experienced during Barack Obama’s presidency.

But among those who have children, there are notable differences in perceptions of who actually does more of the work around the house.