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Survey: 57% of Americans Fear Falling Victim to Online Scams
A recent Gallup survey found that 57 percent of respondents are either frequently or occasionally worried about being tricked by a scammer. This anxiety only ranks behind the fear of identity theft, which concerns 72 percent of Americans. For the first time, scamming was included in Gallup’s annual measure of Americans’ crime victimization, highlighting the increasing relevance of this issue.
Americans afraid to walk alone at night hits three-decade high, nearly 30 percent fear being murdered: Poll 40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home, according to recent Gallup polling. The statistic hit a 29% low in October 2020, but has edged up to the current number as the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing policies subsided.
Cities, retailers increase security as crime concerns grow ahead of holiday shopping season A new Gallup survey shows that Americans are becoming increasingly worried about crime, shopper safety and security. U.S. city leaders and retailers are focusing on security this holiday season.
Who Really Killed JFK? After 60 Years and New Clues, the Truth Looks Different A new Gallup poll shows that 65 percent of Americans now believe JFK was killed as the result of an assassination conspiracy. In the 36-year span from 1865 to 1901, three U.S. presidents died by an assassin’s bullet.
Four in 10 Americans are afraid to walk alone at night - the highest rate since 1993 - as crime... 40 percent of Americans express unease about safety when walking home in the dark, according to Gallup which has tracked the metric since 1965.Gallup found a near-record-high of 28 percent US adults worry 'frequently' or 'occasionally' that they will be murdered. In major liberal cities like Chicago, New York and Washington DC, homicide, rape and robbery are all up.
Why it is a bad idea for managers to attempt to engineer office friendships | Mint Gallup finds that having a ‘best friend at work’ is closely associated with all manner of good things. A high-quality work relationship does not require friendship. It requires respect for each other’s competence, a level of trust and a desire to reach the same goal.
Russians' confidence in military dips as Ukraine war drags on - poll Russia's failure to win the Ukraine war has "slightly dented" confidence in military. Three in four Russians interviewed by Gallup this summer said they were confident in the military, down from the 80% measured at the start of the invasion. Faith in the police, financial institutions and judicial system rose in 2023.
Romney Leads Among Likely Voters Mitt Romney leads among likely voters, according to a new Gallup poll. Romney would take about 51 percent of the vote, compared to 45 percent for Obama.
40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night — most in decades, poll says A recent Gallup poll found that 28% of Americans worry frequently or occasionally that they will be murdered. That’s a near-record high. Half of U.S. adults said they worry their car will be stolen or broken into.
Legalized weed marches across the map The latest Gallup survey shows that a record 70 percent of Americans now believe marijuana should be legal. Just over 40 million adults reported using marijuana in the last month — about 16 percent of the U.S. population.
Harnessing The Power Of Observation In The Workplace. According to findings published in 2022 by Gallup, quiet quitters “make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce’ 18% of U.s. employees are “actively disengaged” at work; they are ‘loud quitters’ Using observational skills to recognize patterns is putting a growth mindset into action.
More Americans believe crime in US is becoming ‘extremely’ serious: Gallup The 63 percent rate is the highest collected by Gallup, with the previous high of 60 percent found in 2000, 2010 and 2016. Republicans were significantly more likely to believe that crime is going up nationally, with 92 percent holding that belief.
Report cards misleading parents on children's academic progress, survey reveals Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level, according to a Gallup poll. Report cards, which many parents rely on for a sense of their children's progress, might be missing the whole picture, researchers say.
One In Four Young People In The World Feels Lonely A recent study by Gallup and Meta highlights just how prevalent loneliness is today. 25 percent of respondents between 15 and 18 years old feel "very lonely" or "fairly lonely" This is even higher among those aged 19 to 29, with 27 percent experiencing significant levels of loneliness.
Inflation in the US is improving, the public mood is still sour Food prices have largely flatlined, gasoline prices are about 10% lower than a year ago. A September Gallup poll found a record 25% of respondents gave the central bank a "poor" performance rating.
The Power Of Appreciation In The Workplace: 3 Gifts For Maximum ROI Gallup cites that companies with high employee engagement outperform their competitors by 147% in earnings per share. Outdoor activities during retreats reduce stress and enhance well-being, resulting in increased productivity and reduced absenteeism.
Almost 90% of Americans think families should have multiple children, but it's increasingly expensive to raise a child Most Americans think the "ideal" family consists of more than one child, a Gallup study showed. The annual cost of raising a kid has increased by about 19% between 2016 and 2021, a LendingTree study said.
Five Tips For Coaching Defensive Employees A 2019 Gallup poll found that only 26% of employees strongly agree that the feedback they receive helps them do better work. Coaching, by nature, entails continued conversation, but consistency is especially important when working with a defensive employee.
ANALYSIS | A generation gap in attitudes could be undermining support for Israel in the West | CBC News Gallup poll conducted in 1982 registered a 17 per cent crash in Americans' support for Israel. Women aged 55 and over said that their sympathies rest more with Israel than Palestinians at a rate of about 3 to 1.
Beshear and Youngkin Bet Their Election Nights on Abortion. Only One Had a Winning Hand A Gallup poll released this year found “a record-high 69% say abortion should generally be legal in the first three months of pregnancy.
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