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: 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: 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."