Despite this being the first time the question was included it landed within the top three fears, with 59.6% of Americans being afraid of Russia using nuclear weapons. Perhaps due partly to their belief in the unbelievable, Democrats tend to be more phobia-stricken than Republicans, according to the survey. The survey sample was a random sample of 1,541 Americans who are English speaking and over the age of 18. Regardless of the sources, the prevalence of anti-Muslim sentiment is a concern.". The 2017 survey data is organized into four basic categories: personal fears, natural disasters, paranormal fears, and fear of extremism. Below is a list of the 10 fears for which the highest percentage of Americans reported being Afraid, or Very Afraid.. Seasonal phobias of ghosts (8.1%) and zombies (10.6%) continue to make the list. 2012-2023 Chapman University, The Chapman University Survey of American Fears (CSAF), The Chapman University Survey on American Fears, Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Learn more about Chapman University: www.chapman.edu. Performing Arts, Crean College of Health and Behavioral Since the fear survey was first conducted, at least one fear concerning economic matters has landed in the top 10. have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: What do Americans fear most? These are among the findings of the Chapman University Survey on American Fears, which examined American fears and anxieties across a variety of topics - personal safety, the government, disasters and more. He or she is likely to be Catholic - or a Christian denomination - but attend religious services infrequently. People with the highest levels of paranormal beliefs have the following traits: The research team leading this effort pared the information down into 10 major domains of fear, which encapsulates the entirety of the 88 individual fears the survey addressed. 2096 0 obj
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The 2017 survey shows that the top 10 things Americans fear the most are: 1) Corruption of government officials (same top fear as 2015 and 2016) 2) American Healthcare Act/Trumpcare (new fear) 3 . Sorted by Percent Afraid/Very Afraid By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy The majority of Americans, 82 percent are familiar with the slogan, "If you see something, say something." and Terms of Use. Of those surveyed only 41.7% were afraid of becoming seriously ill themselves, while 60.2% were afraid of a loved one becoming seriously ill. startxref
Urban residents are much less likely to distrust Muslims or support institutionalized discrimination. Nearly 3/4 of Americans said they are afraid or very afraid of corrupt governmental officials in 2018. Factors Bader and his team looked at included: age, gender, race, work status, education, income, region of the country, urban vs. rural, political preference, religion, TV viewing, and gun ownership. Of those who did. Interestingly, there are clear partisan differences in views on the government's handling of terrorism with Democrats being more likely to believe government has done a good job compared with either Republicans or Independents. Vocal Tract Size, Shape Dictate Speech Sounds, Virtual Reality Games Can Be Used as a Tool in Personnel Assessment, Edible Electronics: How a Seaweed Second Skin Could Transform Health and Fitness Sensor Tech, Tuning Into Brainwave Rhythms Speeds Up Learning in Adults, Study Finds, New Ways to Understand and Confront the Fear of Losing Control, How Vaccine-Related Fears Affect the Flu Shot Experience. Currently the most common paranormal belief in the United States is that ancient, advanced civilizations, such as Atlantis once exited with more than half of respondents (55 percent) agreeing or strongly agreeing with this statement. The sample of the Chapman University Survey of American Fears mirrors the demographic characteristics of the U.S. Census. By 2018 all the top ten fears were held by more than half of Americans. Please select the most appropriate category to facilitate processing of your request, Optional (only if you want to be contacted back). As greater distance is placed between the United States and the height of the coronavirus pandemic, it will be interesting to see if environmental concerns continue to reemerge in the top 10 list, or if Americans continue to find their attention diverted to other issues. %PDF-1.4
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Insects/arachnids (spiders, bees, etc. "We see a degree of paranoia in the responses. Chapman University, American's Top 10 Fears in 2017. Credit: Chapman University. This could be linked to the prominent news coverage of lead poisoning in the drinking water of Flint, Michigan, during the past year. Calculator, Fish Interfaith
"Our research indicated that Americans are aware, but better communication strategies are needed to encourage the nearly 75 percent who are unprepared for catastrophe," said Dr. Ann Gordon, who led this portion of the survey. The results landed fear of a nuclear attack from Russia in the top three, with 59.6% of Americans afraid of Russia using nuclear weapons. Sharing a restroom with a transgender person. The 2016 Chapman University Survey of American Fears explored how Americans as a whole view this small subgroup. "Using the seven paranormal items included on the survey, we find that only a fourth of Americans (25.3 percent) do not hold any of these seven beliefs. The 2016 Chapman University Survey of American Fears explored how Americans as a whole view this small subgroup. Performing Arts, Crean College of Health and Behavioral ), 67. For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines). . Nevertheless, 74 percent have made no effort to put together such a kit. By comparison, the next highest level of fear was more than 10 points lower at 61.6% (pollution of oceans, rivers and lakes). Each country exhibits its own psychological profile. Half of Americans fear traveling abroad; one-fifth reported they are less likely to attend a concert, sporting or other public event; and three-fourths are more willing to accept longer lines and security screenings at airports. Sciences, Argyros School of Business & Each year the survey digs deep into Americans fears and examines their potential causes as well as the consequences they have on daily life, voting patterns and personal and societal behavior. The researchers asked respondents if they had engaged in particular actions because of their fears. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. This month Pamela Coelho 23 (Creative and Cultural Industries minor) took over Career Corner and this time the tables were turned. Brain Circuits for Locomotion Came Before Ingestible 'Electroceutical' Capsule Stimulates Hunger-Regulating Hormone, Cannabinoids Give Worms the Munchies, Too, Chitin from Consuming Insects Can Help Both Gut Microbiota and Global Health, Brain Circuits for Locomotion Evolved Long Before Appendages and Skeletons, Nanowire Networks Learn and Remember Like a Human Brain. "Conspiracy theorists tend to be more pessimistic about the near future, fearful of government, less trusting of other people in their lives and more likely to engage in actions due to their fears, such as purchasing a gun," added Dr. Bader. Due to the increase in domestic terror attacks, such as in Orlando and San Bernardino, as well as abroad, the researchers added specific language to explore Americans' fears related to terrorism. Humanities, and Social Sciences, 4. Fears of environmental degradation and climate change were prominent among Americans in previous surveys, however, over the past few years, there seems to be a shift away from these fears with focus falling elsewhere. Economic Concerns in America 0000005477 00000 n
Through the use of multimedia presentations, the seniors highlight the histories, or Herstories, a term used to, Makena Metz (DualMA English/MFA Creative Writing23) has been awarded the highest honor for graduate students at Chapman University, The James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award. 48 percent fear being the victim of terrorism and 44 percent fear a terror attack in general. Our survey indicates Americans are more likely to report a shoplifter than a terrorist.". Losing my data, photos or other important documents in a disaster. While other types of extremist groups are a concern to large groups of Americans, only those two were identified by a majority of survey respondents. by 0000004317 00000 n
Not having enough money for the future, 9. Chapman University. From there fear dropped precipitously, with #2 on the list in 2016 (terrorist attack) down to forty-one percent and the rest of the 2016 top ten list all under forty percent. "Survey shows what Americans fear most." In its third year, the annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears included more than 1,500 adult participants from across the nation and all walks of life. The University is comprised of its main campus in Orange, California, and the Rinker Health Science campus for graduate health science programs in Irvine, California. When it comes to feelings about and treatment of Muslims, nearly half of Americans reported that they would not be comfortable with a Mosque being built in their neighborhood; one-third reported that Muslims are more likely to engage in terrorism, as well as agree that the U.S. should halt all immigration from Muslim nations. and discover alongside remarkable faculty. The 2015 survey data shows us the top fears are heavily based in economic and big brother type issues. Bader said. The partisan differences can be traced partlyeducation, according to Christopher D. Bader, a sociology professor at Chapman. The goal of the Chapman University Survey of American Fears (CSAF) is to collect annual data on the fears, worries and concerns of Americans, the personal, behavioral and attitudinal characteristics related to those fears, and how those fears are associated with other attitudes and behaviors. College of Science and Technology, Wilkinson College of Arts, The 2016 survey shows that the top 10 things Americans fear the most are: "The 2016 survey data shows us the top fears have shifted from last year's, which were heavily based in economic and 'big brother' type issues to include more health and financial fears this year," said Christopher Bader, Ph.D., professor of sociology at Chapman University, who led the team effort. For general inquiries, please use our contact form. The Top 10 Fears in America 2022 - Did your fears make the list? 0000004630 00000 n
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The way Americans see it, the bogeyman is not hiding under the bed. Nevertheless, 74 percent have made no effort to put together such a kit. Chapman's growth in global climate change research and extreme events led another portion of The Chapman Survey on American Fears into the area of natural disasters and people's preparedness. Sciences, Dodge The survey took, on average, 20 to 25 minutes to complete. By overcoming your fear of public speaking, it becomes much easier to overcome other fears that you might have. Your email address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the email. Please, allow us to send you push notifications with new Alerts. The survey is a nationally representative sample that gives us insight into what terrifies America. Democrats are nearly twice as likely as Republicans to have a fear of clowns. The results show that a large proportion of the adult American population distrusts Muslims and believes extra security should be employed against them. realistic expectations: In 2019, the university opened its 11th college, Fowler School of Engineering, in its newest facility, Keck Center for Science and Engineering. Most indicative is nearly one-third of respondents believed the government is concealing information about 'the North Dakota crash,' a theory we asked about that - to our knowledge - we made up," Dr. Bader continued. xb```b``X,8?706DlgC9M8,b,b$ \dY2cSB&m01rA ( f3lI`i!PBac -`x
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Chapman University sociologists and researchers have released the ninth annual Survey of American Fears revealing 92 terrifying trends and new insights into the nations top fears. In addition to the set of fears examined in previous waves, the survey team took a closer look at two fear related phenomena: Americans' beliefs in conspiracy theories and fear of Muslims, sometimes referred to as "Islamophobia.". Sciences, Dodge a consumer research company with expertise in probability samples. Administration, Institutes &
This article has been reviewed according to ScienceX's editorial process But, assuming also that fear is a response to threats, and rises and falls in tandem with those threats, are times of turmoil (economic and social, as evidenced by the 18% here who fear loss of a white majority in America) likely to produce an elevated level of fear of many things, big and small? [email protected] Administration, Post-Award
After Islamic Extremists/Jihadists, White Supremacists are the only group that a majority of Americans view as a threat to national security (51 percent). This number increased to five for both 2018 and 2019, with pollution of oceans, rivers, and lakes ranking as the second highest fear for both years. Now celebrating its 155th year, Chapman is known for its distinguishing strengths in leadership and civic engagement, in the arts and entertainment disciplines, and in specialized sectors of technology and science. More than half of all Americans (63 percent) believe that "natural disasters in my area are capable of doing serious harm to me or my property." What are you afraid of, Wonkblog readers? The remainder of The Chapman Survey on American Fears looks at fear factors. "Results from the Chapman University Survey of American Fears 2016 show significant portions of the U.S. population distrust Muslims and believe the nation is justified in singling out one religious tradition for increased law enforcement scrutiny," said Dr. Day. Environmental Concerns in America The fear of being the victim of a mass or random shooting is on the minds of 31 percent, and 35 percent report being familiar with the advice to "Run. The CSAF is an ongoing project, now in its ninth year. 0000003526 00000 n
Researchers release 4th annual Survey of American Fears. Put another way, by year, the top ten fears have ranged from: The following is a complete, list of all fears addressed by the Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 5 (2018), ranked by the percent of Americans who reported being afraid or very afraid. Beliefs in conspiracy theories were a new element to the 2016 survey and included questions asking about levels of belief in nine different popular conspiracies and conspiracy theories, such as the JFK assassination, Barack Obama's birth certificate, alien encounters, the moon landing, the 9/11 attacks, the AIDs virus and more. The University is home to some 8,000 students pursuing bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, and is alma mater to more than 40,000 alumni found throughout the United States and the world. Finally, there is a strong relationship between political party affiliation and anti-Muslim views--Republicans expressed the highest levels and Democrats the lowest, with independents in the middle. Calculator, Fish Interfaith
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For the fourth year in a row the top fear of Americans is corrupt government officials. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that allow you to receive your favorite sci-tech news updates in your email inbox, Phys.org 2003 - 2023 powered by Science X Network. "For a nation that touts its commitment to religious liberty, the prevalence of these beliefs should be disturbing," said Ed Day, Ph.D., chair of the department of sociology at Chapman University and one of the three researchers on this survey. The Chapman Survey on American Fears A comprehensive list of the all the fears from The Chapman Survey on American Fears 2017 can be found www.chapman.edu/fearsurvey, Provided by The survey was administered by GFK (Knowledge Networks) a consumer research company with expertise in probability samples. 2073 0 obj
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Public speaking 29% 55. "We are beginning to see trends that people tend to fear what they are exposed to in the media. The 2016 survey data is organized into five basic categories: personal fears, conspiracy theories, terrorism, natural disasters, paranormal fears, and fear of Muslims. Support, The Chapman University Survey on American Fears, The Ludie & David C. Social Sciences Research Laboratory, Chapman University Survey of American Fears, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Daniel Canogars Pareidolia Multimedia Artwork Unveiled at Chapman University. According to the Chapman poll, the number one fear in America today is walking alone at night. Racial and political fears include racial/hate crimes (29.9%), violent overthrow of the U.S. government (35.6%), Left-wing extremists (30.8%), Right-wing extremists (35.8%) White supremacists (38.2%), The Proud Boys (34.0%), and Antifa (27.1%). by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. A comprehensive list of the all the fears from However, most Americans are unaware of what constitutes suspicious behavior that should be reported. The sharp rise in the number of Americans who now say they fear climate change (and air pollution, which contributes to climate change) may be linked to President Trump's controversial decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. The research team leading this effort pared. Deletions from the Genome, End for Indus Megacities: Prolonged Droughts. Corporate tracking of \personal data, 33. Phys.org is a part of Science X network. technology (Tech Xplore) and medical research (Medical Xpress), Another 40 percent believe the government is hiding information about extra-terrestrials and global warming; and one-third believe there are conspiracies surrounding Obama's birth certificate and the origin of the AIDs virus.
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