# Pew Research Center
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## About

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- [About Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/about/): Mission, history, and staff.
- [Methodology](https://www.pewresearch.org/methods/): How we conduct our research.
- [Publications](https://www.pewresearch.org/publications/): Reports, articles, and data-driven analysis.

## Topics

Browse Pew Research Center analysis by topic.

- [Age & Generations](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/generations-age/)
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/)
- [Economy & Work](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/economy-work/)
- [Family & Relationships](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/family-relationships/)
- [Gender & LGBTQ](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/gender-lgbtq/)
- [Immigration & Migration](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/immigration-migration/)
- [International Affairs](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/international-affairs/)
- [Internet & Technology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/internet-technology/)
- [Methodological Research](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/methodological-research/)
- [News Habits & Media](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/news-habits-media/)
- [Non-U.S. Governments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/non-us-governments/)
- [Other Topics](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/other-topics/)
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- [Race & Ethnicity](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/race-ethnicity/)
- [Religion](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/religion/)
- [Science](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/topic/science/)

## Featured reports

Curated reports highlighted by Pew Research Center editorial.

- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/religion/2026/05/14/methodology-religion-influence-public-life.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 191 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/religion/2026/05/14/acknowledgments-religion-influence-public-life.md): Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of t…
- [How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/religion/2026/05/14/how-americans-feel-about-religions-influence-in-government-and-public-life.md): A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/11/may-2026-national-problems-methodology.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 192 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/11/acknowledgments-85.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Research team Jocelyn Kiley, Director, Political ResearchSte…
- [Appendix: Additional charts](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/11/national-problems-appendix.md)
- [Americans See Health Care Costs, Deficit, Inflation as Big Problems Facing the Nation](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/11/americans-see-health-care-costs-deficit-inflation-as-big-problems-facing-the-nation.md): Economic issues continue to dominate Americans’ ranking of the country's top problems. Meanwhile, the share who say illegal immigration is a very big problem ha…
- [Appendix A: Detailed Tables](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/wellness-influencers-appendix-a-detailed-tables.md)
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/wellness-influencers-methodology.md): This report aims to gain an understanding of social media influencers who focus on health and wellness topics and the experience of U.S. adults who get such inf…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/wellness-influencers-acknowledgments.md): This report is made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find relat…
- [The topics Americans learn about from health and wellness influencers](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/the-topics-americans-learn-about-from-health-and-wellness-influencers.md): Some 40% of U.S. adults say they ever get health information from social media influencers or podcasts. This analysis looks at some of the specific topics Ameri…
- [Trust in health and wellness influencers](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/trust-in-health-and-wellness-influencers.md): Some 40% of U.S. adults say they ever get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. This analysis takes a deeper dive into thes…
- [Why do Americans get information from health and wellness influencers, and how do they find them?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/why-do-americans-get-information-from-health-and-wellness-influencers-and-how-do-they-find-them.md): Some 40% of U.S. adults say they ever get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. This analysis takes a deeper dive into the…
- [Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/data-labs/2026/05/07/moms-coaches-doctors-entrepreneurs-who-are-americas-health-and-wellness-influencers.md): Half of U.S. adults under 50 say they get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. About 4 in 10 of these influencers describe…
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/trump-approval-may-2026-methodology.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 192 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/trump-approval-may-2026-acknowledgments.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Research team Jocelyn Kiley, Director, Political ResearchSte…
- [Appendix: Additional charts](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/trump-approval-may-2026-appendix.md)
- [Democrats and Republicans place more importance on advancing own policies than finding common ground](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/democrats-and-republicans-place-more-importance-on-advancing-own-policies-than-finding-common-ground.md): Republicans and Republican leaning independents overwhelmingly (76%) say Trump is doing an excellent or good job pushing for his policies, regardless of whether…
- [Americans continue to view both the Republican and Democratic parties negatively](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/americans-continue-to-view-both-the-republican-and-democratic-parties-negatively.md): The American public’s views of the two major political parties are more unfavorable than favorable, with a substantial share expressing negative views of both p…
- [Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/politics/2026/05/01/trump-loses-ground-on-several-personal-traits-as-approval-rating-slips.md): A majority of Americans (56%) say the overall level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has fallen over the course of Trump’s term.
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/28/methodology-us-role-world.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 190 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/28/acknowledgments-us-role-world.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes Research Jonathan S…
- [Which countries do Americans consider global ‘superpowers,’ and how many are there?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/28/which-countries-do-americans-consider-global-superpowers-and-how-many-are-there.md): Americans most often name the U.S., China and Russia when listing global superpowers, but there's no consensus on how many superpowers there are.
- [What countries do Americans think are gaining and losing influence in today’s world?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/28/what-countries-do-americans-think-are-gaining-and-losing-influence-in-todays-world.md): On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.
- [Most Americans Now Say U.S. Foreign Policy Ignores the Interests of Other Countries](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/28/most-americans-now-say-u-s-foreign-policy-ignores-the-interests-of-other-countries.md): Partisans hold different views on whether the U.S. contributes to peace, considers other countries' interests and garners respect around the world.
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/23/methodology-russia-ukraine-2026.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 190 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/23/acknowledgments-russia-ukraine-2026.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Moira Fagan, Research AssociateSneha Gubbala, Research Analy…
- [Americans Have Become Less Confident in Trump’s Decision-Making on Ukraine](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/23/americans-have-become-less-confident-in-trumps-decision-making-on-ukraine.md): Republicans and Democrats still have differing views of the war in Ukraine, though their opinions of Russia and Putin are broadly negative.
- [How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/how-teens-experiences-on-tiktok-instagram-and-snapchat-vary-by-race-ethnicity-and-gender.md): For years, Pew Research Center has tracked how social media use and experiences differ across demographic groups, including race, ethnicity and gender. But for…
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/teens-tiktok-instagram-snapchat-methodology.md): The analysis in this report is based on a self-administered web survey conducted from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9, 2025, among a sample of 1,458 dyads, with each dyad (o…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/teens-tiktok-instagram-snapchat-acknowledgments.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/internet…
- [Appendix: Detailed table](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/teens-tiktok-instagram-snapchat-appendix-detailed-table.md)
- [What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/what-parents-say-about-their-teens-uses-of-social-media.md): Warnings about the potential harms of social media for youth are everywhere – some even targeting specific apps. To see if parents’ outlook shift by platform, w…
- [Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/internet/2026/04/15/teens-experiences-on-tiktok-instagram-and-snapchat.md): Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teen…
- [Video: Can polls tell us who will win on Election Day?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/methods/2026/04/08/video-can-polls-tell-us-who-will-win-on-election-day.md): We often hear a candidate is leading, trailing, or the race is tied. This is based on “horse race” polling, which estimates how much support candidates have, ba…
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/07/methodology-us-views-of-iran.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 190 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/07/acknowledgments-us-views-of-iran.md): This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Jacob Poushter, Associate Director, Global Attitudes Researc…
- [Do Americans think Trump can make good decisions about various foreign policy issues?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/07/do-americans-think-trump-can-make-good-decisions-about-various-foreign-policy-issues.md): Public confidence in Trump's handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as his policymaking toward Iran, China and North Korea, has declined since last year.
- [Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/global/2026/04/07/gas-prices-are-americans-top-concern-in-iran-war.md): 69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
- [Appendix B: Supplemental tables on health ratings](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/health-information-appendix-b.md)
- [Appendix A: Supplemental tables on health information questions](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/health-information-appendix-a.md)
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/health-information-methodology.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 182 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/health-information-acknowledgments.md): This report is made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find relat…
- [Roughly a third of young adults have negative views of their mental health](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/roughly-a-third-of-young-adults-have-negative-views-of-their-mental-health.md): Key takeaways: Health experts say the United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to a new Pew Research Center study, young adults fare m…
- [Americans value their health – but many face challenges in taking care of it](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/americans-value-their-health-but-many-face-challenges-in-taking-care-of-it.md): Key takeaways: Do Americans’ health priorities align with their actions? A new Pew Research Center survey finds big differences between how much importance Amer…
- [Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/users-of-social-media-and-ai-chatbots-for-health-information-are-more-likely-to-say-they-are-convenient-than-accurate.md): Key takeaways: In a world where health information can come from countless sources outside of a doctor’s visit, social media and AI chatbots offer newer, digita…
- [What do Americans want from their health information sources?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/what-do-americans-want-from-their-health-information-sources.md): Key takeaways: Americans have choices for where they get their health information, but what qualities are they looking for in those sources? A Pew Research Cent…
- [Where Do Americans Get Health Information, and What Do They Trust?](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/07/where-do-americans-get-health-information-and-what-do-they-trust.md): Health care providers are a key source for health information. Smaller shares get health information from social media and AI.
- [Methodology](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/03/energy-2026-methodology.md): The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 189 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s national…
- [Acknowledgments](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/pewresearch-org/science/2026/04/03/energy-2026-acknowledgments.md): Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of t…

## Researchers

Pew Research Center experts and researchers.

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- [Aaron Ponce](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/aaron-ponce/): Research Associate
- [Aaron Smith](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/aaron-smith/): Director, Data Labs
- [Abby Budiman](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/abby-budiman/): Research Associate
- [Achsah Callahan](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/achsah-callahan/): Communications Manager
- [Adam Hughes](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/adam-hughes/): Associate Director of Research
- [Adam Nekola](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/adam-nekola/): Web Developer
- [Adam Wolsky](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/adam-wolsky/): Research Methodologist
- [Aidan Connaughton](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/aidan-connaughton/): Research Analyst
- [Alan Cooperman](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/alan-cooperman/): Director, Religion Research
- [Alan Murray](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/alan-murray/): President
- [Alec Tyson](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/alec-tyson/): Associate Director
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- [Alison Flanders Shwayri](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/alison-flanders-shwayri/): Senior Human Resources Officer
- [Alison Spencer](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/alison-spencer/): Research Analyst
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- [Amanda Barroso](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/amanda-barroso/): Writer/Editor
- [Amanda Lenhart](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/amanda-lenhart/): Director of Teens and Technology Research at the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project
- [Amina Dunn](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/amina-dunn/): Research Analyst
- [Amir Nili](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/amir-nili/): Human Resources Associate
- [Amy Mitchell](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/amy-mitchell/): Director, Journalism Research
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- [Andrew Grant](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/staff/andrew-grant/): Communications Associate
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## Additional Resources

## Religious Landscape Study

- [Full RLS Sitemap](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religious-landscape-study/markdown) - Directory of all RLS data pages with markdown links
- [RLS Home](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religious-landscape-study/) - Interactive data explorer
- [About the RLS](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religious-landscape-study/about/) - Methodology and background