Married or partnered Americans (including cohabiting and noncohabiting romantic partners) are more likely to view technology as a positive influence on their relationships than as a negative influence, according to the Pew Research Center.
Author: Joel Whitaker
Joel Whitaker is publisher of Research Alert.
Millennials
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Most Americans Say They Eat Healthfully, but Fewer Get Enough Exercise
Three-quarters of Americans say they try to eat healthfully most of the time, but only 47% believe they usually get enough exercise, according to Ipsos Public Affairs.
People Think Men and Women Are Treated Differently
The majority of adults worldwide believe differences persist in how men and women are treated in various situations, such as business interaction, division of household and childcare duties at home, and societal attitudes about physical appearance, accord
Millennials Lead the Way in Coupon Use, Especially Digital Formats
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