Age & Generations

Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.

32% of U.S. social media users say they have used these sites in the past month to encourage others to take action on issues.

Those ages 18 to 29 differ from older Americans in their news consumption habits and in their responses to major news events and coverage.

Even as they age, younger generations in the U.S. tend to be more favorably disposed to groups, leaders and countries beyond their border.

37% of those ages 18 to 29 say they moved, someone moved into their home or they know someone who moved because of the outbreak.

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.

One-in-ten U.S. adults say they have taken part in citizen science in the past year, and 26% say they have ever done so.

Republicans ages 18 to 39 are more likely than their GOP elders to think humans have a large role in climate change.

Americans who recently protested are more likely to live in an urban area and to identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party.

Here's what our surveys have found about how Americans across the age spectrum have experienced the coronavirus pandemic.