Jonathan Schulman
@jonathanschulman.bsky.social
Global Attitudes Research Associate @pewresearch.org | PhD @polisciatnu.bsky.social
We've previously found that trusting others is associated with things like higher confidence in public school principals and greater life satisfaction.
In a new post out today, we find that whether people trust others also relates to how they think about international affairs.
In a new post out today, we find that whether people trust others also relates to how they think about international affairs.
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We've previously found that trusting others is associated with things like higher confidence in public school principals and greater life satisfaction.
In a new post out today, we find that whether people trust others also relates to how they think about international affairs.
In a new post out today, we find that whether people trust others also relates to how they think about international affairs.
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can or can't be trusted?
In our new post out today, we asked this question in 25 countries.
55% of Americans say that most people CAN be trusted. The U.S. is consistent with a wider trend of people in high-income countries being more trusting.
In our new post out today, we asked this question in 25 countries.
55% of Americans say that most people CAN be trusted. The U.S. is consistent with a wider trend of people in high-income countries being more trusting.
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can or can't be trusted?
In our new post out today, we asked this question in 25 countries.
55% of Americans say that most people CAN be trusted. The U.S. is consistent with a wider trend of people in high-income countries being more trusting.
In our new post out today, we asked this question in 25 countries.
55% of Americans say that most people CAN be trusted. The U.S. is consistent with a wider trend of people in high-income countries being more trusting.
Canadians’ views of the U.S. are among their most negative in our two decades of polling.
Majorities of Canadians say that the U.S. is the world’s leading economic power and that the U.S. poses the greatest threat to their country.
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Majorities of Canadians say that the U.S. is the world’s leading economic power and that the U.S. poses the greatest threat to their country.
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Canadians’ opinions of the U.S. and its president are at or near historic lows
About a third of Canadians (34%) have a favorable opinion of the United States today. This is down 20 percentage points since last year.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Canadians’ views of the U.S. are among their most negative in our two decades of polling.
Majorities of Canadians say that the U.S. is the world’s leading economic power and that the U.S. poses the greatest threat to their country.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Majorities of Canadians say that the U.S. is the world’s leading economic power and that the U.S. poses the greatest threat to their country.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Following elections in the U.S. and the UK in 2024 where the party in power changed, views of the economy along partisan lines also shifted.
October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Following elections in the U.S. and the UK in 2024 where the party in power changed, views of the economy along partisan lines also shifted.
NEW:
The share of Americans saying sports betting is bad for society and bad for sports has grown significantly since we asked three years ago, and it's grown especially among young men.
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The share of Americans saying sports betting is bad for society and bad for sports has grown significantly since we asked three years ago, and it's grown especially among young men.
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Americans increasingly see legal sports betting as a bad thing for society and sports
Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society, up from 34% in 2022.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
NEW:
The share of Americans saying sports betting is bad for society and bad for sports has grown significantly since we asked three years ago, and it's grown especially among young men.
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The share of Americans saying sports betting is bad for society and bad for sports has grown significantly since we asked three years ago, and it's grown especially among young men.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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For those profs teaching data literacy.... www.pewresearch.org/decoded/2025...
Understanding error bars in charts
Error bars illustrate the margin of error for a survey estimate by showing how precise that estimate is. Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with err...
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September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For those profs teaching data literacy.... www.pewresearch.org/decoded/2025...
We once again asked people in 25 countries which concerns posed a major threat, minor threat, or no threat at all to their country. Check out the full report here for more on what people see as threats and how that has changed over time. www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
August 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We once again asked people in 25 countries which concerns posed a major threat, minor threat, or no threat at all to their country. Check out the full report here for more on what people see as threats and how that has changed over time. www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Our latest report finds that most Canadians view the U.S. and Trump negatively.
But a growing share view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power. Canada is the only country of 23 surveyed where more people view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power today than two years ago.
But a growing share view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power. Canada is the only country of 23 surveyed where more people view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power today than two years ago.
July 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Our latest report finds that most Canadians view the U.S. and Trump negatively.
But a growing share view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power. Canada is the only country of 23 surveyed where more people view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power today than two years ago.
But a growing share view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power. Canada is the only country of 23 surveyed where more people view the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power today than two years ago.
In many of the 24 non-U.S. countries we surveyed this year, views of the U.S. have turned significantly more negative, while views of China have turned slightly more positive.
Check out the full report here:
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Check out the full report here:
pewrsr.ch/3TGCU2H
Views of the U.S. have worsened while opinions of China have improved in many surveyed countries
Across 24 countries, more people have a positive view of the United States than of China.
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July 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In many of the 24 non-U.S. countries we surveyed this year, views of the U.S. have turned significantly more negative, while views of China have turned slightly more positive.
Check out the full report here:
pewrsr.ch/3TGCU2H
Check out the full report here:
pewrsr.ch/3TGCU2H
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New paper from our team, with @davidlazer.bsky.social @jonathanschulman.bsky.social @royperlis.bsky.social and other smart people who keep off social media.
People were more likely to believe in conspiracy theories about the attempted assassination of President Trump if they heard them from people they knew than if they heard them on social media, according to a study. In PNAS Nexus: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
July 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New paper from our team, with @davidlazer.bsky.social @jonathanschulman.bsky.social @royperlis.bsky.social and other smart people who keep off social media.
We asked people in 25 countries to tell us which country is their most important ally and which is their greatest threat.
In Canada and Mexico, people most commonly list the U.S. as both their top ally and biggest threat.
In most European countries surveyed, Russia is the top threat named.
In Canada and Mexico, people most commonly list the U.S. as both their top ally and biggest threat.
In most European countries surveyed, Russia is the top threat named.
July 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We asked people in 25 countries to tell us which country is their most important ally and which is their greatest threat.
In Canada and Mexico, people most commonly list the U.S. as both their top ally and biggest threat.
In most European countries surveyed, Russia is the top threat named.
In Canada and Mexico, people most commonly list the U.S. as both their top ally and biggest threat.
In most European countries surveyed, Russia is the top threat named.
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62% of Americans are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the U.S.
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July 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
62% of Americans are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the U.S.
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Excited to share my first byline at Pew. Check out our report on satisfaction with democracy in 23 countries here!
Across 12 high-income countries, public satisfaction in democracy has declined over time. In 2017, a median of 49% were satisfied with the functioning of democracy. By 2025, just 35% say the same thing.
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Dissatisfaction with democracy remains widespread in many nations
Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Excited to share my first byline at Pew. Check out our report on satisfaction with democracy in 23 countries here!
As NATO leaders meet at The Hague over the coming days, how do people in member states feel about NATO, Russia and Ukraine, Putin and Zelenskyy, and more?
New from Pew: pewrsr.ch/4ne8lPx
New from Pew: pewrsr.ch/4ne8lPx
NATO Viewed Favorably Across 13 Member Nations
Ahead of the June 2025 NATO summit, international views of Putin and Russia remain negative, while Zelenskyy gets mixed ratings overall.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
As NATO leaders meet at The Hague over the coming days, how do people in member states feel about NATO, Russia and Ukraine, Putin and Zelenskyy, and more?
New from Pew: pewrsr.ch/4ne8lPx
New from Pew: pewrsr.ch/4ne8lPx
NEW from @pewresearch.org:
-Ratings of the United States are down from 2024 in 15 of the 24 countries we surveyed, up in 3
-Most view Trump negatively, but he receives higher marks than at the start of his first term in most countries
-In 17 countries, men have more confidence in Trump than women
-Ratings of the United States are down from 2024 in 15 of the 24 countries we surveyed, up in 3
-Most view Trump negatively, but he receives higher marks than at the start of his first term in most countries
-In 17 countries, men have more confidence in Trump than women
June 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
NEW from @pewresearch.org:
-Ratings of the United States are down from 2024 in 15 of the 24 countries we surveyed, up in 3
-Most view Trump negatively, but he receives higher marks than at the start of his first term in most countries
-In 17 countries, men have more confidence in Trump than women
-Ratings of the United States are down from 2024 in 15 of the 24 countries we surveyed, up in 3
-Most view Trump negatively, but he receives higher marks than at the start of his first term in most countries
-In 17 countries, men have more confidence in Trump than women
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The religion team is a fantastic bunch of people who do some of the Center’s most interesting and innovative work. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to start a career in this field!
PLEASE SHARE:
We just posted an ad for TWO research assistant positions on @pewresearch.org's religion team.
We expect a lot of applications so it's best to apply this week for full consideration.
Come work with our great team!
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We just posted an ad for TWO research assistant positions on @pewresearch.org's religion team.
We expect a lot of applications so it's best to apply this week for full consideration.
Come work with our great team!
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
June 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The religion team is a fantastic bunch of people who do some of the Center’s most interesting and innovative work. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to start a career in this field!
The Global Attitudes team at Pew is hiring a research assistant! For anyone interested in conducting global surveys with a background in political science, econ, international relations, stats, or any other related field, apply to come join us!
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Research Assistant, Global Attitudes
Organization Overview Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, d...
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May 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Global Attitudes team at Pew is hiring a research assistant! For anyone interested in conducting global surveys with a background in political science, econ, international relations, stats, or any other related field, apply to come join us!
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
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New from Pew:
-Support for foreign aid depends on the type of aid
-Democrats increasingly see Russia, not China, as the greatest threat to the U.S.
-Most say it is important for U.S. to be respected, but are divided over whether it is
-And much more!
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
-Support for foreign aid depends on the type of aid
-Democrats increasingly see Russia, not China, as the greatest threat to the U.S.
-Most say it is important for U.S. to be respected, but are divided over whether it is
-And much more!
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Majorities of Americans Support Several – But Not All – Types of Foreign Aid
Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
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May 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
New from Pew:
-Support for foreign aid depends on the type of aid
-Democrats increasingly see Russia, not China, as the greatest threat to the U.S.
-Most say it is important for U.S. to be respected, but are divided over whether it is
-And much more!
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
-Support for foreign aid depends on the type of aid
-Democrats increasingly see Russia, not China, as the greatest threat to the U.S.
-Most say it is important for U.S. to be respected, but are divided over whether it is
-And much more!
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Democrats see it as important for Demcoratic politicians to push back hard against Trump’s policies, but say that they aren’t doing that enough. Check out this new report from @pewresearch.org on how Americans feel about pushback, compromise, and more. pewrsr.ch/4cYGcqW
Most Democrats say their party’s elected officials are not pushing hard enough against Trump’s policies
83% of Democrats say it's extremely or very important that Democratic elected officials push hard against Trump’s policies when they disagree.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Democrats see it as important for Demcoratic politicians to push back hard against Trump’s policies, but say that they aren’t doing that enough. Check out this new report from @pewresearch.org on how Americans feel about pushback, compromise, and more. pewrsr.ch/4cYGcqW
Massive congratulations to everyone who has led or worked on the COVID States/CHIP50 project over the last five years. Couldn’t ask for a better group of folks to work with and learn from!
Very proud to say that the COVID States Project, and now CHIP50 project, has been awarded the Mitofsky Innovators Award aapor.org/past-mitofsky/. This represents 5 years of work, 1600+ surveys conducted, more than a 900k survey interviews 100+ public reports, dozens of academic facing products.
The Civic Health and Institutions Project | CHIP50
The Civic Health and Institutions Project
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April 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Massive congratulations to everyone who has led or worked on the COVID States/CHIP50 project over the last five years. Couldn’t ask for a better group of folks to work with and learn from!
New report from the Global Attitudes team at Pew on free expression in 35 countries. Highlights include a median of 61% saying that freedom of the press is very important, but just 28% saying the media are completely free to report news in their country.
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Free Expression Seen as Important Globally, but Not Everyone Thinks Their Country Has Press, Speech and Internet Freedoms
Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
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April 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New report from the Global Attitudes team at Pew on free expression in 35 countries. Highlights include a median of 61% saying that freedom of the press is very important, but just 28% saying the media are completely free to report news in their country.
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
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So excited to share that later this month, I'll be joining the Global Attitudes team at @pewresearch.org as a Research Associate. I owe so much to everyone at @polisciatnu.bsky.social and UPenn who helped me get here. I plan to start posting more on the work we'll be doing at Pew, so stay tuned!
April 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
So excited to share that later this month, I'll be joining the Global Attitudes team at @pewresearch.org as a Research Associate. I owe so much to everyone at @polisciatnu.bsky.social and UPenn who helped me get here. I plan to start posting more on the work we'll be doing at Pew, so stay tuned!
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See our recently posted piece, www.techpolicy.press/mark-zuckerb...
discusses Meta's dramatic change in content moderation (e.g. the elimination of fact checking).
discusses Meta's dramatic change in content moderation (e.g. the elimination of fact checking).
Mark Zuckerberg’s Immoderate Proposal | TechPolicy.Press
David Lazer and Sandra González-Bailón raise concern that no one outside of Meta will know the true effects of Meta's change in its moderation policy.
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January 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
See our recently posted piece, www.techpolicy.press/mark-zuckerb...
discusses Meta's dramatic change in content moderation (e.g. the elimination of fact checking).
discusses Meta's dramatic change in content moderation (e.g. the elimination of fact checking).
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Status Threat, Campaign Rhetoric, and US Foreign Policy
Forthcoming article by Northwestern Ph.D. / @upenn.edu Post Doc Jonathan Schulman (@jonathanschulman.bsky.social) via Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social) doi.org/10.17645/pag...
Forthcoming article by Northwestern Ph.D. / @upenn.edu Post Doc Jonathan Schulman (@jonathanschulman.bsky.social) via Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social) doi.org/10.17645/pag...
December 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Status Threat, Campaign Rhetoric, and US Foreign Policy
Forthcoming article by Northwestern Ph.D. / @upenn.edu Post Doc Jonathan Schulman (@jonathanschulman.bsky.social) via Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social) doi.org/10.17645/pag...
Forthcoming article by Northwestern Ph.D. / @upenn.edu Post Doc Jonathan Schulman (@jonathanschulman.bsky.social) via Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social) doi.org/10.17645/pag...
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And here's no. 2 by @jonathanschulman.bsky.social on how status threats influence both US domestic and foreign policies. @alibilgic.bsky.social @mjph.bsky.social www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...
Status Threat, Campaign Rhetoric, and US Foreign Policy | Article | Politics and Governance
Jonathan Schulman
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December 8, 2024 at 9:58 AM
And here's no. 2 by @jonathanschulman.bsky.social on how status threats influence both US domestic and foreign policies. @alibilgic.bsky.social @mjph.bsky.social www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...