2026 SPSP Omnibus Survey Report
Verasight conducted a nationally-representative survey of 5,000 adults to answer questions written by attendees at the 2026 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference. Data were collected from March 11 - March 16, 2026. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of five modules (N = 1,000 per module), each containing an approximately equal subset of the survey questions. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.
Key Takeaways
Beliefs, Techonology, and Health
Perceptions of Bias in the Justice/Medical System
Do you believe the justice system is inherently biased?
(N = 504)Impact of Social Environment on College Student Mental Health
Do you think the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes?
(N = 1,000)Usefulness of Mental Health Records in Legal Hearings
Is the use of past mental health history records useful in legal hearings?
(N = 504)Impact of Reality TV on Irritability and Aggression
How much does watching reality TV increase a person’s irritability and aggression in interpersonal communication?
(N = 1,000)Sources of Information on Non-Prescription Medications
When choosing a non-prescription medication, I usually find information about its benefits from (select all that apply):
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Online informational websites (for example, WebMD) | 65% |
| Talking to my doctor or other medical professionals | 63% |
| Talking to friends and family | 40% |
| Online videos on social media (for example, TikTok/ Instagram) | 16% |
| Text based social media (for example, Facebook) | 11% |
| I have never looked for information about its benefits | 8% |
Goals for Seeking Information on New Medicines
When looking for information about a new medicine, my goal is to (select all that apply):
(N = 1,000)Sources for Information on Medication Side Effects
When starting a new medication, I find information about its side effects from (select all that apply):
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Talking to my doctor or other medical professionals | 68% |
| In the information provided by the pharmacy | 62% |
| Online informational websites (for example WebMD) | 59% |
| Talking to friends and family | 27% |
| Online videos on social media (for example TikTok/Instagram) | 12% |
| Text based social media (for example Facebook) | 8% |
| I’ve never taken a medication / looked up information about its side effects | 5% |
Evidentiary Standards for Questions of God’s Existence
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Questions about whether God exists should be judged by different evidentiary standards than questions about most other matters of fact.
Way of Evaluating Evidence for the Existence of God
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Whether God exists requires a unique way of evaluating evidence, rather than the same approach used for other truth claims.
Evaluating of Evidence for God’s Existence Compared to Ordinary Truth Claims
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The kind of evidence that is appropriate for evaluating God’s existence is not the same as the kind of evidence used to evaluate ordinary truth claims.
Evaluating God’s Existence Compared to Evaluating Other Domains
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I evaluate claims about God’s existence differently than I evaluate claims about what is true in other domains.
Impact of Religious Beliefs on Life Approach
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
My religious beliefs are what really lie behind my whole approach to life.
Belief in the Existence of the Devil
To what extent do you believe in the existence of the Devil?
(N = 1,000)Accountability to God or a Higher Power
Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree with the following statement:
I welcome being accountable to God or a higher power for how I live my life as a whole.
Struggle with Clutter Removal
Clutter can be thought of as anything that takes up space that does not serve your life, that is difficult to manage, and/or feels overwhelming. Clutter can be physical or mental, related to physical spaces or more intangible things like appointments in a schedule or digital files.
To what extent do you struggle to remove items from your life that would count as clutter?
Perceptions of Therapists Disclosing Personal Mental Health Struggles
Some therapists disclose their own struggles with mental illness to their patients. Generally speaking, what would you think about a therapist that routinely does this?
(N = 1,000)Influence of Potential Side Effects on Medication Choices
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When choosing a medication, my decision is influenced by potential side effects.
Impact of Virtual Dating Apps on Romantic Relationships
Imagine your romantic partner used a virtual dating app (e. g., dating AI agents). How might this influence your relationship?
(N = 1,000)AI Use for Assignment Development
To what extent do you agree or disagree that faculty/educators/teachers can successfully use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop assignments for their students?
(N = 1,000)AI-Generated Investment Advice for Individual Investors
To what extent do you think investment or stock advice generated by AI can be accurate for individual retail investors who are operating independently without the support of financial institution or professional advisors?
(N = 504)Usage of AI Companion Apps
Have you ever used AI companion apps?
(N = 1,000)Frequency of AI Presence on Social Media
How often do you see AI on social media?
(N = 1,000)Daily Social Media Usage
On average, how many hours do you think you spend on social media per day? (EX. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
(N = 504)Impact of AI Chatbot Interaction on Social Connection and Loneliness
How has interacting with AI chatbot affected your sense of social connection?
(N = 504)Future Role of AI in Counseling Sessions
Do you think AI will play a huge role in counseling sessions in the future?
(N = 1,000)Belief in Extraterrestrial Life
Do you believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| 1 - I strongly do not believe | 10% |
| 2 | 5% |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4 | 21% |
| 5 | 18% |
| 6 | 13% |
| 7 - I strongly believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life | 24% |
AI Usage for Enhancing Thinking Skills
On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 indicates “Never” and 5 indicates “Daily,” how often do you use AI to improve the way you think about thinking?
(N = 1,000)TikTok Usage
In general, how often do you use TikTok?
(N = 1,000)Interest in AI as a Potential Romantic Partner
If given the opportunity, how likely are you to consider AI as a potential romantic partner?
(N = 1,000)Strictness of Rules and Social Norms on TikTok and Instagram
On TikTok, how strict are the rules and social norms about what people can say or do?
(N = 504)Religious/Spiritual Group Identity
Which of the following religious/spiritual groups do you identify with? Select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Experiencing Medication Side Effects
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I generally expect that I’ll have to deal with some side effects when I take over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications.
Concern About Side Effects of Over-the-Counter Medications
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I worry about side effects when I take over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications.
Agreement Levels on Medication Side Effects
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When I take medications, I usually experience side effects.
Perceptions of AI as a Therapist or Mentor
How do you view people who use AI as a therapist or mentor?
(N = 1,000)Current Cannabis Usage
Which of the following best captures the average frequency you currently use cannabis?
(N = 1,000)Beliefs About Life After Death
What do you believe happens after death?
(N = 1,000)Factors Influencing Perceptions of YouTube Creator Honesty and Truthfulness
Suppose a content creator on YouTube uploads a video with a title reading “The Truth about _____”. However, what they said about the topic was factually wrong.
When deciding whether the creator was being HONEST, which matters more to you?
- The creator’s sincere belief in what they said, or
- The factual accuracy of what the creator said
Daily Life
Feelings About Inviting a Colleague to a Social Event
Imagine that you know two people from work - Person A and Person B.
You invite Person A to go to the movies next week. Person A agrees.
After agreeing, Person A says, “Can I invite Person B to come too?”
Please indicate how you would feel:
Animal Communication: Positive Signals
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If an animal seems to enjoy an activity with humans, that means the humans have its permission to involve it in that activity.
Animal Communication: Negative Signals
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that as the animal saying “no.”
Farm and Wild Animal Consent in Being Handled
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If a farm animal moves away when a human attempts to handle it, that means the animal does not consent to being handled.
Leadership Expectations in Companies with a Product Designed for Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If a product is designed for Black consumers, I expect the company’s leadership to be Black.
Ownership Expectations in Companies Marketing a Product to Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If a product is heavily marketed to Black consumers, I expect the company’s ownership to be Black.
Racial Representation Expectations in Companies with Consumers of a Specific Race
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When a company primarily serves consumers of a specific race, I expect its leadership to be of that same race.
Authenticity of Non-Black Led Companies Marketing to Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
A company that markets to Black consumers but is not led by Black leadership would seem inauthentic to me.
Support for Non-Black Led Companies Marketing to Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I would not support a company that markets to Black consumers but is not led by Black leadership.
Support for Non-Black Owned Companies Marketing to Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I would not support a company that markets to Black consumers but is not Black-owned.
Leadership Expectations in Companies Marketing to Black Consumers
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If a product is heavily marketed to Black consumers, I expect the company’s leadership to be Black.
Determinants of Status in the U.S.
Think about people in the United States. Some people have lower status, and others have higher status. What fundamentally determines a person’s status in the United States?
Below, please select all the factors that you believe a person’s status is fundamentally based on – even if they are not immediately visible. These should be the underlying factors that determine a person’s status. Please leave all others unselected.
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Economic factors (income, education, assets, parental occupation, parental income, etc.) | 70% |
| Social factors (family reputation, social circles, quantity and quality of social ties, etc.) | 58% |
| Physical or health factors (physique, strength, attractiveness, mental and physical health, etc.) | 45% |
| Individual characteristics (age, gender, race, ethnicity, family role such as firstborn, etc.) | 44% |
| Cultural factors (religious affiliation, geographic location, cultural knowledge, etc.) | 41% |
| Other | 4% |
| None of the above | 11% |
Impact of Difficulty on Approach to Task
Being told that an expected task is difficult causes you to…
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Focus, put in more cognitive effort on the task | 68% |
| Give up before you start on the task and not devote cognitive resources | 7% |
| Does not impact your approach to the task | 24% |
Wealth Tax
A wealth tax is a tax imposed on on an individual’s net wealth (assets minus debts). Please indicate your agreement with the following statement.
The United States government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest Americans (approximately 100,000 of the richest households)
Discrimination against Black Americans
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Black Americans in the U. S. used to be treated unequally, but they don’t face much discrimination anymore.
Awareness of Postpartum Physical Therapy
Do you know what postpartum Physical Therapy is?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I have never heard of postpartum physical therapy | 50% |
| I have heard of postpartum physical therapy but do not know what it is | 24% |
| I have heard of and know what postpartum physical therapy is | 26% |
Impact of Feedback on Performance
Do you think feedback improves performance?
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Power and Decision-Making Dynamics
Please read the following passage:
This is how things work. A small group of people at the very top control everything. They make sure that they get what they want, and they don’t care at all about anyone else. Helps others? Great. Hurts them? Whatever. They do this by making big, consequential decisions behind closed doors. Then they have people go out and turn those decisions into directives for other people to follow and make happen.
These people who follow the directives are part of a vast global network. They do this for their own benefit, and because one day they may move up the chain of command, into the rooms where secretive and important decisions are made. Sometimes these decisions are so influential that they literally change the world, determining who lives and who dies.
If you had to choose, what do you think this passage is describing?
Use of Nicknames at Work
Do you use a nickname at work?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Yes, I use a nickname at work. | 14% |
| Yes, I use a nickname at work and it’s specifically to make it easier for others to pronounce my name. | 5% |
| No, I don’t use a nickname at work. | 53% |
| I don’t work | 28% |
Disability or Impairment Status
Do you have a disability or an impairment?
(N = 1,000)Insurance Purchase Intent Without Legal Requirement
If insurance was not required (i. e., you did not need auto insurance to legally drive or property insurance to secure a mortgage), would you choose to buy insurance?
(N = 1,000)HBCU Attendance
Did you attend a Historically Black College or University?
(N = 1,000)Sources of Awareness for Coworkers’ Political Identities
How have you most often learned of a coworker’s political identity? Select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| They told me directly (e.g., I am liberal, I am conservative) | 43% |
| A subtle cue (clothing, sticker, comment) | 37% |
| I inferred it but never confirmed | 24% |
| I never really know | 18% |
| Someone else told me | 14% |
| I don’t work/have never had coworkers | 14% |
| Other / Unsure | 4% |
Reasons for Not Wanting to Know Coworkers’ Political Identity
What would be your main reason for not wanting to know your coworker’s political identity?
(N = 1,000)Motivations for Moving to the United States
What motivated you to move to the United States? Please select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Universal Health Insurance
Do you think that everyone should have health insurance?
(N = 1,000)Preferred Job Search Environments
Imagine you were actively searching for a new job. Please select from the following environments the places you would be willing to search for this new job. (Select all that apply)
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| My city, town, or village (the larger area around where I live) | 79% |
| My neighborhood or local community (the area immediately around where I live) | 67% |
| My region or state | 41% |
| In regions or states close to mine | 21% |
| Anywhere in the country as a whole | 19% |
| Other countries outside of the one I currently live in | 9% |
Career Gap Disclosure in Job Applications
Where do you describe your career gap(s) in job applications? Select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Belief in Ability to Identify Anti-Black Racial Bias
How well do you think you would be able to determine if a place is high in anti-Black racial bias?
(N = 512)Monthly Financial Management Approaches
Which of the following best describes how you manage your finances each month?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I have a general idea of my monthly expenses but do not formally track them | 28% |
| I set a rough monthly budget and track some spending | 23% |
| I set a detailed monthly budget and track most income and expenses | 18% |
| Every dollar is assigned to a budget category, and I track all money coming in and going out | 13% |
| I occasionally check my account balances but do not budget | 12% |
| I don’t look at my finances or track spending | 5% |
Ideal Time Spent in Positive Solitude
Thinking about your everyday life, on an ideal day (one that is realistic and sustainable for you), how much time would you spend in positive solitude (i. e., time alone that feels voluntary and personally beneficial or enriching)?
(N = 512)Behaviors Engaged During Mentally Taxing Situations
Under mentally taxing situations, which of the following behaviors are you most likely to engage with? Please select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I plan ahead before starting a task | 49% |
| I prioritize completing tasks quickly to avoid having to think about them | 31% |
| I approach tasks as they are without thinking about them much | 28% |
| I postpone tasks until I feel prepared to start them | 20% |
| I put off tasks for as long as possible | 18% |
| I avoid thinking about tasks altogether | 7% |
| None of the above | 5% |
Gossip Sharing Obligations
Which of the following people, if any, do you feel obligated to share gossip with? Select all that apply.
(N = 1,000)Influential Entities for Dietary Recommendations
If one of these entities recommended you start or stop eating something, who would you be the most inclined to listen to?
(N = 1,000)Opportunities for Social Connection
To what extent do you agree or disagree that the people around you have many chances to get to know other people?
(N = 512)Others’ Actions as Mechanical or Deliberate
Please rate your agreement with the following:
I often view other’s actions as mechanical rather than deliberate.
Visible Cues of Status in the United States
Think about people in the United States. Some people have lower status, and others have higher status. What visible or observable cues signal a person’s status in the United States?
Below, please select all the factors that you believe will serve as visible or observable indicators of a person’s status–that is, how you can tell whether someone has high or low status. Please leave all others unselected.
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Economics factors (clothing brands, spending habits, fashion style, car brands, etc.) | 64% |
| Individual characteristics (personality, mannerisms, warmth, competence, etc.) | 49% |
| Social factors (number of friends, number of online connections, quality of friendships, etc.) | 43% |
| Physical or health factors (hygiene, athleticism, attractiveness, etc.) | 43% |
| Cultural factors (hobbies, moral values, social etiquette, accent, etc.) | 42% |
| Other | 3% |
| None of the above | 12% |
Preferred Karaoke Type
What type of karaoke do you prefer?
(N = 1,000)Identity
Motivation Assumptions Based on Staying Late at Work
You see someone staying late at work, but you don’t know why. How motivated do you assume they are compared to yourself?
(N = 474)Key Personal Priorities
What is the most important thing about you?
(N = 474)Importance of Experiential Knowledge/Social Closeness when Seeking Advice
How much does experiential knowledge matter when seeking advice from someone? Experiential knowledge is “truth learned from personal experience with a phenomenon rather than truth acquired by discursive reasoning, observation, or reflection on information provided by others.”
(N = 474)Impact of Others’ Motivation on Personal Motivation
How much does your own level of motivation change depending on whether you think the people around you are motivated?
(N = 1,000)Impact of Personal Effort on Assumptions of Others’ Effort
When you are putting a lot of effort into something, how often do you find yourself assuming that others around you are also putting in a lot of effort?
(N = 1,000)Impact of Personal Motivation on Assumptions of Others’ Motivation
Imagine you’re at work or school and you feel highly motivated. You notice a colleague or classmate working on a similar task nearby. How motivated do you think they are?
(N = 474)Personal Motivation as a Reference for Assumptions of Others’ Motivation
When judging how motivated a stranger is to pursue their goals, how much do you rely on your own level of motivation as a reference point?
(N = 474)Assumption of Team/Competitor Motivation Compared to Personal Motivation
When working on a shared project with a team, I tend to assume my teammates are about as motivated as I am.
(N = 474)Personal Accountability
Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I welcome being accountable to others for how I carry out my responsibilities.
Self-Love
Please indicate the extent to which the following statement describes you:
I love myself unconditionally.
Frequency of Orgasm with Last or Current Sexual Partner
Please think about your general sex life (i. e., the broad range of sexual activities you may engage in) with your last or current sexual partner. How often did you orgasm with your last sexual partner?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Never | 5% |
| Sometimes | 11% |
| About half the time | 7% |
| Most of the time | 29% |
| Every time | 31% |
| Not sure | 4% |
| I have never engaged in a sexual relationship with another person / I don’t wish to answer | 13% |
Perception of Likability
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
People usually like me.
Importance of Home State in Self-Identity
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Being from my home state is an important part of how I see myself.
General Feelings of Nostalgia
According to the Oxford Dictionary, “nostalgia” is defined as a “sentimental longing for the past.” How nostalgic do you feel in general?
(N = 1,000)Adoption Origin by World Region
If you were adopted as a child, what world region were you adopted from?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| U.S. or Canada | 12% |
| Latin America (Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean) | 2% |
| Europe | 1% |
| Asia | 1% |
| Africa | 1% |
| Australia/Oceania | 1% |
| I was not adopted as a child | 83% |
Belief that Others Understand One’s Experiences
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Other people usually do NOT understand my experiences.
Frequency of Needing Help but Not Asking
How often do you need help for something, but don’t seek it?
(N = 1,000)Importance of Honor
How important is your honor to you?
(N = 1,000)Avoidance and Acceptance of Negative Emotions
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I WANT TO AVOID feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week.
Self-Assessment of Empathy Levels
To what extent does the following statement describe you:
I am an empathetic person.
Challenges of Transitioning to a Fully Plant-Based Diet
If you were to transition to a fully plant-based (vegan) diet, what would be the hardest thing about making this change?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I think I would miss the taste of animal products (e.g. meat, cheese, milk, eggs, etc.) | 47% |
| I think it would be hard to get the right nutrition | 13% |
| I think it would be too expensive | 12% |
| I think I would be too much work | 8% |
| I think it would be hard to eat with my friends and family | 9% |
| I think it would go against my identity and/or culture | 7% |
| N/A - I already eat a fully plant-based diet | 4% |
Feelings of Loneliness
How often do you feel lonely?
(N = 1,000)Attentiveness to Emotions
To what extent do you pay attention to your emotions?
(N = 1,000)Discussing Stress with Pets
Do you ever talk to your pet about your thoughts and feelings regarding things that are stressing you?
(N = 1,000)Impact of Sharing Personal Information on Self-Identity
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When I share important personal information about myself with another person, it gives me a firmer sense of who I am.
Daily Fluctuations in Self-Perceived Attractiveness
Does your sense of how attractive you think you are fluctuate from day to day?
(N = 474)Importance of Romantic Goals Compared to Work or Education Goals
Compared to work or education goals, how important is the goal of having or maintaining a romantic relationship in your life?
(N = 474)Sense of Belonging in Your Community
To what extent do you feel like you belong in the city/town you live in?
(N = 1,000)Childfree Status
Are you childfree? Childfree people are people who are not raising and have never raised children - whether biological, adopted, or step - and do not want to have any in the future.
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| No, I am raising or have raised children | 59% |
| No, I want to have children someday | 10% |
| No, I am unsure if I want to have children someday | 8% |
| Yes, I am not or have not raised children, and I do not want children in the future | 23% |
Perceptions of Misattributed Statements
Please indicate the extent to which the following statement is true or untrue:
Things I have said are sometimes misremembered as being said by someone else.
Importance of Complementarity in Romantic Relationships
How important is complementarity (e. g., being dissimilar to your partner in ways that balance each other out) in a romantic relationship partner?
(N = 474)Challenges in Integrating Identities
When thinking about your racial identity, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which of these identities do you find most difficult to integrate with other salient identities you hold?
(N = 1,000)Life Satisfaction
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
My life is good.
Being Recognized by Others
Please indicate the degree to which the following statement is true or not true:
Sometimes people who should know me don’t recognize me.
Temperature Preference Identity
Do you think you have a temperature preference identity? (e. g., you consider yourself a summer person)
(N = 474)Feelings of Lacking Companionship
How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
(N = 1,000)Identification as a Healthy Eater
How easy would it be to see yourself as a healthy eater?
(N = 474)Overall Life Satisfaction
In general, how satisfied are you with your life?
(N = 1,000)Politics
Concerns About Racial or Ethnic Stereotyping by Police and ICE
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I worry that police may stereotype me because of my race or ethnicity.
Perceived Stereotypical Appearance Within Racial/Ethnic Groups
People within the same racial or ethnic group can vary in how stereotypical of a group member they physically look. How stereotypical of your race or ethnic group do you think you physically appear?
(N = 1,000)Perceived Masculinity/Femininity in Physical Appearance
People within the same gender vary in how masculine or feminine they physically look. How masculine or feminine to do you think you physically appear?
(N = 1,000)Agreement Levels on Police Use of Race and Ethnicity in Stops
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop.
Political Orientation
What’s your political orientation?
(N = 1,000)Impact of Civic Action on Meaningful Change in the Current Political Climate
Do you think civic action (including but not limited to organizing protests and participating in town halls etc) has the power to create real and meaningful change in the US in the current political climate?
(N = 1,000)Concerns About White Cultural Extinction
To what extent are you concerned or not concerned about a White extinction at a cultural level (i. e., the idea that diversity will replace white identity and culture)?
(N = 1,000)Curiosity: Motive and Background of Two Individuals
Of these two people, whose motive and background are you more curious to learn about?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| An originally extremely morally bad person who became an extremely morally good person | 58% |
| An originally extremely morally good person who became an extremely morally bad person | 42% |
Hesitancy of Calling 911 Upon Discovering a Violent Assault
If you were alone and came across a dead body resulting from a violent assault, how hesitant would you be to call 911?
(N = 504)Threshold of Societal Belief Needed for Far Left Political Change
How much of society needs to believe a far left political change (e. g., abolishing the police) is possible to make it happen?
(N = 1,000)Juneteenth and Independence Day Commemoration
How likely are you to do something special and intentional–apart from your daily routine–related to the commemoration of Juneteenth this year (2026)?
(N = 504)Political and Economic Orientation
How politically and economically left- or right-wing are your beliefs?
(N = 1,000)Public Support for Using Scientific Research in Policy Decisions
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
People should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions.
Opinion on ICE Protecting or Threatening Americans
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protects Americans.
Impact of Systemic Racism on Opportunities and Outcomes
To what extent do you agree with the following statement:
Systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the United States.
Support for Leaders Based on the Opinions They Consider
Which of these leaders would you most support?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| A leader who takes everyone’s opinion into account when making decisions | 76% |
| A leader who lets the people make decisions for them | 6% |
| A leader who takes no ones opinion into account when making decisions | 3% |
| A leader who makes decisions by themselves without consulting others | 2% |
| None of the above | 12% |
Parole Recommendation
You are tasked with making a parole release decision for an inmate, John Sparks, who is considered to be of medium risk and incarcerated for aggravated assault. He has completed several behavioral modification programs and has no infractions while incarcerated. He is considered to have good behavior.
You are the first member out of a three member panel to make a decision. After your decision, two other members will make independent decisions and release will be based on a majority (2 out of 3).
What is your parole recommendation for John Sparks?
Ideal Racial Diversity Representation
What is your ideal representation of racial diversity?
(N = 1,000)Ideal Gender Diversity Representation
What is your ideal representation of gender diversity?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Equal representation of across all gender identities | 43% |
| Representation of all gender identities regardless of percent | 35% |
| High representation of people with my own gender identity | 14% |
| High representation of minoritized gender identities (i.e., women, non-binary people) | 7% |
Frequency of Engagement with Natural Environments
How often do you engage with natural environments?
(N = 1,000)Connection to the Natural Environment
To what extent do you feel connected to the natural environment?
(N = 1,000)Opinion on ICE
How would you describe your opinion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in the U.S.?
(N = 1,000)Influences on Impressions of Multiracial Individuals
When forming an overall impression of a person who is multiracial, which of the following influences you most?
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Emotional Experience in Non-Human Entities
To what extent, do you agree or disagree that non-human entities (e. g., animals, nature, or robots) experience feelings?
(N = 1,000)Support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
How supportive are you of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives (e. g., targeted recruitment, blind applications, diversity training, diversity-related scholarships, etc.)?
(N = 504)Impact of Widespread Private Gun Ownership on U.S. Public Safety
Overall, how do you think widespread private ownership of guns affects public safety in the United States?
(N = 1,000)Relationships and Political Views
Please select all that apply to you.
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I don’t mind if people who I’m close to belong to a different political party | 57% |
| I don’t mind if people who are not in my inner circle belong to a different political party | 54% |
| I have unfollowed or unfriended someone I know on social media because we do not agree politically | 30% |
| I have avoided or stopped speaking as much to a friend over our political differences | 23% |
| I have avoided or stopped speaking as much to a family member over our political differences | 20% |
| I have ended a relationship with someone in my life because we have different political views | 11% |
| I have avoided or stopped speaking as much to a romantic partner over our political differences | 8% |
| None of the above | 13% |
Motivations for Visiting Natural Environments
When you visit nature or engage with natural environments, what reasons motivate that visit? (Select all that apply)
(N = 1,000)Acceptability of Physical Assault for Political Causes
How acceptable would it be for someone to physically assault another person in support of a political cause you agree with (e. g., abortion, gun rights, gender-affirming care)?
(N = 504)Engagement Frequency with Violent Content on Social Media
How often do you engage with violent content on social media (e. g., click on or search for it)?
(N = 1,000)Willingness to Extend Hospitality Across and Within Cultures
How willing are you to extend hospitality to someone from a different cultural background?
(N = 504)Support for Limiting Civil Rights for Some Groups
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I support policies that limit the civil rights of groups that threaten our way of life.
Perception of Official Transparency
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I think that the official version of events given by the authorities very often hides the truth.
Comparison of Numbers of Documented and Undocumented Immigrant in the U.S.
Which group is larger? Immigrants (people born outside the U. S to non-US citizens but who live here now) who are legally documented (green card, student visa, or naturalized citizens) or people who are undocumented?
(N = 1,000)Impact of Cartel Violence on Travel Intentions to Mexico
How have recent reports of cartel-related violence in Mexico affected your likelihood of traveling there for tourism?
(N = 1,000)| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I was never planning to visit Mexico and still am not | 60% |
| I was considering visiting Mexico, but now I am less likely to go | 18% |
| I was considering visiting Mexico, and my plans have not changed | 12% |
| I am not familiar with recent cartel-related reports in Mexico | 10% |
Symptoms When Uncomfortably Cold
When you are uncomfortably cold, which of the following do you typically notice? (Select all that apply)
(N = 504)Behavior Changes on Uncomfortably Hot Summer Days
Select any of the following statements which describe how your behavior changes on an uncomfortably hot summer day, relative to a more comfortable summer day:
(N = 1,000)Importance of Racial Equality in a Healthy Democracy
To what extent do you agree with the following statement:
Racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy.
Society
Perception of Proximity to 1946 and 2106
How close or far does 1946 feel to you?
(N = 509)Perceptions of Society in 1946
All things considered, society in 1946 was…
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Society Today
All things considered, society today is…
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Society in 2106
All things considered, society in 2106 will be…
(N = 1,000)Impact of Societal Changes on Men
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Recent changes in our society often disadvantage men.
Attempts to Persuade Partner for Sexual Activity When Reluctant
How often have you tried to convince your current sexual partner to engage in sexual activity when they seem reluctant or otherwise uninterested?
(N = 1,000)Decision-Making Authority in Romantic Relationships
Thinking about your relationship with your romantic partner, who do you think generally has more say in making decisions?
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Femininity Based on Name
To what extent do you agree or disagree that a person named Charlie Zhang is feminine?
(N = 509)Expectations of Betrayal in Close Relationships
How often do you expect betrayal in close relationships?
(N = 1,000)Betrayal as a Character Trait or as an Expected Risk
Which comes closer to your view: betrayal mainly reflects a person’s character, or betrayal is an expected risk of close relationships?
(N = 1,000)Trust in Fair Treatment by Black Individuals
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
In general, I trust that Black people will treat me fairly.
Trust in Fair Treatment by White Individuals
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
In general, I trust that White people will treat me fairly.
Friendship Network Familiarity
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Most of my friends know each other very well.
Size of Friendship Network
How large is your friendship network?
(N = 1,000)Average Hours of Sleep Per Night
How many hours of sleep per night did you get on average in the last week?
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Gender Disadvantage
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Men are more disadvantaged than women in today’s society.
Community Connection Opportunities
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The people around me in my local community have many chances to get to know other people.
Perceptions of a Moderately Happy Life
Living a moderately happy life is:
(N = 1,000)Relationship Between Personal Life and Others in Country and of Same Race
Do you think what happens generally to people in this country will have something to do with what happens in your life?
(N = 509)Perceptions of Personal Change
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The kind of person someone is is something very basic about them, and it can’t be changed very much.
Relationship Between Attractiveness and Perception of Truthfulness
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
If someone is physically attractive, I am more likely to believe they are being truthful.
Social Inequalities as Problems to Solve
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The social inequalities we experience today are problems to be solved.
Persistence of Past Actions and Consequences
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
We are part of a long chain of actions and consequences that stretches from the past.
Attitudes Toward Out-Group Individuals
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I tend to hold a negative view of people who aren’t in my group.
Warmness and Coldness of Smart and Genius Individuals
Are brilliant/genius people warm (nice) or cold (not nice)?
(N = 509)Shared Attitudes and Values Among Friends
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
My friends hold similar attitudes and values to my own.
Political Alignment Among Friends
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
My friend network is made up of people who are very politically like-minded.
Stereotyping Women
Please indicate the extent to which the following statement is true or not true:
According to my personal values, using stereotypes about women is OK.
Exaggerating Relationship Post-Breakup
To what extent do you think people exaggerate how bad their relationship was after a breakup?
(N = 509)Overall Happiness in Romantic Relationship
Please indicate the degree of happiness, all things considered, of your romantic relationship.
(N = 1,000)Perceptions of Emotion in Black Men and Women
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Black men are devoid of emotion.
Perceptions of Group Strength Preference
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I think most people want their group to be stronger than other groups.
Interest in Social Dance Classes for Mental Health
If offered the opportunity to participate in social dance classes (such as salsa dancing, square dancing, or other social and movement-based activities) for your mental health, would you choose to do so?
(N = 1,000)Comparison of Morality in Women and Men
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The average woman is more moral than the average man.
Choice in Personal Interactions
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I can choose the people I interact with in my life.
Partner Love Assessment
How much does your partner love you?
(N = 1,000)Frequency of Overlooking Dislikes in Dating
When you’re dating someone, how often do you overlook something you don’t like because you think it is situational?
(N = 1,000)Shifts in Perceptions of Masculinity Over Time
How much have your perceptions of what it means to be masculine changed over time?
(N = 1,000)Survey Details
Verasight collected data for this survey from March 11 - March 16, 2026. The sample consists of 5,000 United States adults.
The sampling criteria for this survey were:
- US resident
- Adult (age 18+)
The selection criteria for the final sample were:
- Passed all data quality assurance checks, outlined below
The data are weighted to match the January 2026 Current Population Survey on age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, and metropolitan status, as well as to a running three-year average of partisanship distributions from the Pew Research Center NPORS benchmarking surveys and population benchmarks of 2024 vote. The margin of sampling error, which accounts for the design effect and is calculated using the classical random sampling formula, is +/- 3.3% for Module 1: Beliefs, +/- 3.4% for Module 2: Daily Life, +/- 3.4% for Module 3: Identity, +/- 3.4% for Module 4: Politics, and +/- 3.5% for Module 5: Society.
All respondents were recruited from the Verasight Community, which is composed of individuals recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting. All Verasight community members are verified via multi-step authentication, including providing an SMS response from a mobile phone registered with a major U.S. carrier (e.g., no VOIP or internet phones) as well as within-survey technology, including verifying the absence of non-human responses with technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA v3. Those who exhibit low-quality response behaviors over time, such as straight-lining or speeding, are also removed and prohibited from further participation in the community. Verasight Community members receive points for taking surveys that can be redeemed for Venmo or PayPal payments, gift cards, or charitable donations. Respondents are never routed from one survey to another and receive compensation for every invited survey, so there is never an incentive to respond strategically to survey qualification screener questions.
To further ensure data quality, the Verasight data team implements a number of post-data collection quality assurance procedures, including confirming that all responses correspond with U.S. IP addresses, confirming no duplicate respondents, verifying the absence of non-human responses, and removing any respondents who failed in-survey attention, speeding, and/or straight-lining checks. Respondents who completed the survey in less than 30% of the median completion time were also removed.
Unmeasured error in this or any other survey may exist. Verasight is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.