The collective emotional well-being of the United States saw its largest month-to-month drop this year, as shown by the CivicScience Well-Being Index. Well-being plunged 3%, from 57.5% in September to 55.8% in October, a downturn not seen in more than a year-and-a-half. Well-being currently rests below fall 2021 levels, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still […]
When Social Media is Too Much: John Legend and Selena Gomez Step Away
Some consider social media to be a lifeline to the events of the world and the activities of family and friends. Others often become overwhelmed by the barrage of information, news, and opinions. Celebrities John Legend and Selena Gomez take a break This week, John Legend decided to step away from the toxicity of social […]
Brand to Watch: Liquid Death
Liquid Death has captured the attention of many Americans across the country with its aluminum cans of mountain water, sparkling water, and iced teas. They’re particularly well-known for their marketing – Liquid Death has turned canned water into a mindset with packaging that looks like a tallboy, a recognizable skull logo, and a tagline “murder […]
Consumer Trust For Teen Safety on Social Media Remains Low Amid Meta Lawsuits
In the past year, there has been increasing attention placed on children and teenagers’ usage of social media and its impacts on them. The Surgeon General’s office has previously warned of mental health risks associated with social media for children under 18. Last week, in a significant move to address these concerns, a bipartisan group […]
5 Unexpected Consumer Insights About Horror Movie Fans
If you’re interested in discovering more unexpected consumer insights or would like to learn how you can leverage our database of 4+ million daily survey responses, get in touch. Do you ever wonder what goes bump in the night? It’s fall, which means pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and scary movies. In fact, 27% of Halloween celebrators […]
Online-Only Banks Are Gaining Ground With Gen Z
Forty years ago, digital banking got its start in America when a major financial institution first offered remote banking services to a select few. Today, CivicScience data show 85% of U.S. adults are banking online and 72% are banking from a mobile device for at least some portion of their retail banking (yearly averages). The […]