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Here’s a look back at the past year and some of its biggest news events through 15 of our most striking research findings.

58% of those ages 18 to 29 have experienced high levels of psychological distress at least once between March 2020 and September 2022.

The new House will have 80 members who’ve served in the military, or 18.4% of members. That’s up from 75, or 17.2%, in the 117th Congress.

China has had the world's largest population since at least 1950 but is now projected to experience an absolute decline as early as 2023.

With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes. 

Large majorities in both parties say spending time with family provides them a great deal or quite a bit of meaning and fulfillment.

Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.

About six-in-ten parents of K-12 children (61%) say the first year of the pandemic had a negative effect on their children’s education.

Republican and Democratic parents differ widely over what their children should learn at school about gender identity, slavery and other topics, but they are equally satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.

Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.