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This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes Research<\/em>
Janell Fetterolf, Senior Researcher<\/em>
Jonathan Schulman, Research Associate<\/em>
Sofia Hernandez Ramones, Research Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sofi Sinozich, International Research Methodologist<\/em>
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