America’s Values Study

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Reports from America’s Values Study: A National Study of Core Values in the United States

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    America’s Values Study 2022: America’s Values Identify Possible Means to National Unity
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2022-09-14) Barna, George
    "Recent national surveys have reported that Americans no longer trust most politicians or either of the major political parties, and believe the media are fanning the flames of division. Americans also believe the country is moving in the wrong direction and fear for the future of the nation’s democracy. Add the ravages of inflation and the threat of a recession to the political chaos, and what’s left is a nation wondering if we will find our way back to solidarity and unity. The latest national research from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University offers possible answers—identifying a number of core values widely shared by the vast majority of Americans that point to common ground within this context of cultural polarization. A pair of nationwide surveys, commissioned by AmericasOne Founder Marc Nuttle to examine the national dilemma, may have identified a pathway for America’s leaders to follow that will restore hope, trust, and unity. The America's Values Study evaluated four dozen different values to determine what Americans say defines them and their life. The initial report shows substantial consensus, especially when it comes to the nation’s primary core value of family, and the second highest-ranked value, happiness. The remaining core values suggest Americans seek personal goodness (character, integrity, personal responsibility) and maturity (purpose, growth, hard work), and yearn for life experiences and conditions that revolve around freedom (justice, independence, property ownership) and reliability(stability, trustworthiness, and kindness)."
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    America’s Values Study 2022: A National Moment of Truth: Whose Vision and Values Will Prevail?
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2022-09-27) Barna, George
    With the midterm election only a few weeks away—and early voting about the begin in some states — recent national research by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University offers insights into the kind of government and types of elected leaders Americans desire. According to the America’s Values Study, Americans are longing for a return of integrity, character, and public service in our nation’s government. They also desire a government that protects and expands individual freedom, while promoting stability rather than continual change and systemic upheaval. In fact, the research shows that Americans say they want political leaders who are forward-thinking, demonstrate strong character, view public office as a means of serving the public rather than their personal interests, and have a track record of proving their values instead of merely talking about them. And people want leaders whose values reflect their own."
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    America’s Values Study 2022: Issues of Influence: The Economy is Hot; Religious Freedom and Environment Are Not
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2022-10-11) Barna, George
    "With midterm voting already in progress in some states and the Nov. 8 election just three weeks away, a new report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University provides new insights into the influence of numerous issues on the voting choices of the public. The survey results provide encouraging news for Republican candidates. Not surprisingly, the most influential issues relate to the economy. Topping the list are inflation and the rising cost of living, listed as having “a lot of influence” on their votes by 61%. Food prices and shortages were identified by 60%, and oil and gasoline policies and prices were named by roughly six out of 10 adults, at 58%. Yet another economic issue—jobs and unemployment—was rated as the eighth most-influential issue (45%). That trio of highly rated economic issues—inflation, food prices, and gas prices—are the only three issues out of more than 20 evaluated to which a majority of the adult population assigns “a lot” of influence on their voting decisions."
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    America’s Values Study 2022: Current View of ‘Traditional Moral Values’ Excludes ‘Biblical Morality’
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2022-11-01) Barna, George
    "One of the hallmarks of America is the concept of traditional moral values. That body of moral standards serves as one of the foundations on which the nation was built. Until recently there was no argument that those moral standards—i.e., the basis of determining right from wrong— were derived from biblical principles. As the nation continues to fight for a set of values and morals that will define its future, a new survey from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University notes that seven out of 10 adults (71%) claim to support traditional moral values in America today. However, the same survey highlights significant transitions in the public perception of the Bible’s role in defining traditional moral values. In fact, slightly less than half of all adults who said they support traditional moral values also embrace “biblical morality” as one of their core values. Rather than pointing to the Bible as the best source of morality, 42% say that “what you feel in your heart” is the surest moral guide for life."
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    America’s Values Study 2022: A Different Take on the Midterm Election
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2022-11-17) Barna, George
    "Try to imagine a nationwide event that involves more than 100 million active participants and boasts in excess of $18 billion spent by the featured performers—and is widely considered to be a disappointment (if not a failure) based on the performance of the featured players and their organizations.That’s one take on the 2022 midterm election. It was a much anticipated and historic event that left most people underwhelmed and frustrated. Research from the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University and AmericasOne, however, offers a bold perspective on why that high-participation, high-profile, non-violent, top-of-thenews event left many people feeling empty—or even angry (as 73% admit to being). The explanation hinges on a simple but critical realization: The election failed to address the real needs and hopes of voters in favor of the self-interest of parties, politicians, and ideologues."
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    America’s Values Study 2022: The Interplay Between Beliefs and Values
    (Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, AmericasOne, 2023-02-14) Barna, George
    "A new research report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University examines the relationship between worldview and values of Americans. This new analysis integrates data and insights from two of the Center’s most substantial projects: the American Worldview Inventory (conducted annually since 2020) and the America’s Values Study (2022)... The analysis combines data from the AWVI with that of a second national survey from Barna, the America’s Values Study. In that study, a national sample of more than 3,700 adults were asked to respond and rank 48 different values, providing an exhaustive understanding of the core values of American adults. The survey defined “core values” as those people said they were willing to die to defend, fight to protect, or sacrifice precious resources to retain."-Excerpt from Report