American Beliefs in Conspiracy. In 2018 and 2019, all the top ten fears were held by more than half of Americans. Coelho sat me down for a one-on-one interview about my job and how I can help Wilkinson College students during their time at Chapman and beyond, with internships, jobs, and so much, Wilkinson College English professor Tom Zoellner (whose Island on Fire: The Revolt that Ended Slavery in the British Empire won the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Award for the best nonfiction book) recently published Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona a story about his 46-day journey hiking through the redrock country, Underscoring Chapman's growth and emergence in the sciences, the research team leading this effort pared the information down into four basic categories: personal fears, crime, natural disasters and fear factors. It is not intended to provide medical or other professional advice. Last week I reported on partisan differences in Americans' belief in the occult, noting that Democrats were more enthusiastic believers in the paranormal than Republicans. Terrorist attacks 41%. A comprehensive list of the all the fears from %%EOF Additionally, the survey asked respondents if they have rethought everyday activities due to fear of terrorism. The top five most feared natural disasters by Americans are: Despite these fears, only 25 percent of Americans have a disaster preparedness kit that includes food, water, clothing and medical supplies. The U.S. becoming involved in another world war, 7. 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. By comparison, the next highest level of fear was more than 10 points lower at 61.6% (pollution of oceans, rivers and lakes). 60 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings, Corrupt government officials 62.1%, People I love becoming seriously ill 60.2%, Russia using nuclear weapons 59.6%, People I love dying 58.1%, The U.S. becoming involved in another world war 56.0%, Pollution of drinking water 54.5%, Not having enough money for the future 53.7%, Economic/financial collapse 53.7%, Pollution of oceans, rivers, and lakes 52.5%, Biological warfare 51.5%. Chapman is categorized by the Carnegie Classification as an R2 high research activity institution and offers personalized education to more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. "We found clear evidence that the United States is a strongly conspiratorial society," said Dr. Bader. The extent to which Americans are afraid, in general, also appears to be on the rise. It would be interesting to compare American fears vs Canadian, UK or German fears. However, this means that nearly three-fourths of Americans do believe in something paranormal. 0000001932 00000 n Daniel Canogars Pareidolia Multimedia Artwork Unveiled at Chapman University, Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain: Nahua Sacred Journeys in Mexicos Huasteca Veracruzana, Razzano Family Legacy Gift Strengthens the Future of Italian Studies at Chapman University, Homeland Insecurity: Terrorism, Mass Shootings and the Public - Faculty Books, Government Corruption, Fear for Loved Ones, Civil Unrest Top Fears in America - A majority of Americans believe places can be haunted by spirits, Chapman Research Mentor Helps Undergrads Overdeliver, February 24, 2023 by Pamela Coelho 23 | News, STUDENT TAKEOVER! 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.". The 2017 Chapman University Survey of American Fears includes a battery of items on paranormal beliefs. The survey also shed light on certain characteristics of people who believe in the paranormal. And, the vast majority (78 percent) believes an emergency kit would improve their chances of surviving a disaster. Aid 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. Administration, Post-Award We now have two years of data collected about American fears since Trumps election. The SSRS Omnibus survey is a national (50-state), bilingual telephone survey. Chapman University Identify the news topics you want to see and prioritize an order. On YouTube at: Chapman University YouTube Channel. Annual Survey of American Fears released. 2096 0 obj <>stream Fears are ranked by the percent of Americans who reported being afraid or very afraid. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! Editors College of Science and Technology, Wilkinson College of Arts, The survey was a random sample of 1,511 Americans who are English speaking and over the age of 18. "Survey shows what Americans fear most." The researchers found that most Americans want to be vigilant, but they are unaware of what kinds of behaviors constitute precursors to terrorism. In addition to Bader, Day and Gordon, student involvement was key in helping throughout the process. When it comes to gender, the survey showed that men are more likely than women to hold anti-Muslim opinions. 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. are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! More than 1,000 people across the nation were surveyed April 5-15, 2022. 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. Whites no longer being the majority in the U.S. Survey shows what Americans fear most. Pollution of oceans, rivers, and lakes. In an email, he added "Democrats tend to be slightly less educated than Republicans in our sample. The data is organized into five basic categories personal fears, acting out of fear, natural disasters, paranormal fears and domains of fear. When it comes to gender, the survey showed that men are more likely than women to hold anti-Muslim opinions. As an academically distinguished center of learning, Chapman University attracts extraordinary students and faculty from around the globe. paranormal, said Bader. 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. Performing Arts, Crean College of Health and Behavioral These are the eighth and tenth greatest fears, respectively. 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) Pollution of oceans, rivers and lakes (new in top 10) 4) Pollution of drinking water (new in top 10) 5) Not having enough money in the future 6) High medical bills 7) The U.S. will be involved in another world war (new fear) 8) Global warming and climate change 9) North Korea using weapons (new fear) 10) Air pollution, "The 2017 survey data shows us that while some of the top fears have remained, there has also been a pronounced shift to environmental fears," said Christopher Bader, Ph.D., professor of sociology at Chapman University, who led the team effort. "Watching television talk shows with frequency proved to be strongly related to fear," Bader wrote. the Science X network is one of the largest online communities for science-minded people. America's Knowledge of Disaster Preparedness Outdated, Dangerous, The survey asked Americans about fears of man-made disasters, such as a nuclear melt-down, and nuclear and terror attacks, as well as natural disasters. The list is compiled by student researcher Christian Grevin and from the work of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences undergraduate research fellows in The Ludie & David C. Social Sciences Research Laboratory and The Earl Babbie Research Center. Fear of corrupt government officials has remained the greatest fear for yet another year since first landing in the spot in 2015. The survey identified four attitudes that are essential components for motivating preparedness: The survey identified four attitudes that are essential components for motivating preparedness: "We found that each of these attitudes contributed significantly to the likelihood of preparing for disaster with an emergency kit and a plan," said Dr. Gordon. This article has been reviewed according to ScienceX's editorial process Media Contact: Additionally, the survey asked respondents if they have rethought everyday activities due to fear of terrorism. Given the United States history with economic crises like the Great Depression and the Great Recession it is no surprise that fear of economic well-being for both the individual and the nation is of concern to Americans. 2012-2023 Chapman University, Chapman University Survey of American Fears, The Chapman University Survey on American Fears, HerStories: A Celebration of Women in History, Makena Metz Wins 2023 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, & Social The third annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears (2016) has been released by researchers. The survey was administered by GFK (Knowledge Networks) a consumer research company with expertise in probability samples. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. Researchers release 4th annual Survey of American Fears. Most striking about American fear in 2017 is that environmental fears figure more prominently than ever before. In its fourth year, the annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears included more than 1,207 adult participants from across the nation and all walks of life that is a direct slice of the American population according to census data. Americans Fear Terrorism - and the Public's Role in Preventing Terrorism. 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. However, most Americans are unaware of what constitutes suspicious behavior that should be reported. Materials provided by Chapman University. And, the vast majority (78 percent) believes an emergency kit would improve their chances of surviving a disaster. Data were collected between May 5, 2016, and May 18, 2016. "Fear of Disaster -- Little Action to Prepare". Not having enough money for the future, 8. "People often fear what they cannot control," continued Dr. Bader, "and we find continued evidence of that in our top fears. Who will protect women from the courts and legislatures? Top 10 Fears for 2022 % Of Very Afraid or Afraid. "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. Nevertheless, 74 percent have made no effort to put together such a kit. Roughly one-third of Americans identify the following four as threats: Extreme Anti-Immigration groups, the Militia/Patriot Movement, Left-Wing Revolutionaries, and Extreme Anti-Abortion groups. Financial support for ScienceDaily comes from advertisements and referral programs, where indicated. 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. It would be interesting to find what percentage of Americans are very afraid of any item on this list, of two or more items etc. 0000002376 00000 n "Overall, the survey showed two-thirds of Americans believe in something paranormal, which is an increase from last year where just half of Americans reported that," said Dr. Bader. 44. Your email address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the email. 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. Chapman University. 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. Chapman University's Third Annual Survey of American Fears released, image:Chapman University Survey of American Fears 2016 is shown. The Chapman University 2016 Survey of American Fears included a series of items on paranormal beliefs ranging from Bigfoot and psychic powers to haunted houses and extraterrestrial visitation. Reporting and analysis from the Hill and the White House, Americas top fears: Public speaking, heights and bugs, Having a lower level of education, particularly having only a high school diploma/GED or less, was the most consistent predictor of fear,", Watching television talk shows with frequency proved to be strongly related to fear,", or antipathy to people who aren't like them," in, Regulators seize ailing First Republic Bank, sell remains to JPMorgan. 48 percent fear being the victim of terrorism and 44 percent fear a terror attack in general. In the top 10 fears cited in the survey overall, "terrorist attack" ranks second, with 41 percent of Americans being afraid of a terror attack--and more than 60 percent believing the United States is likely to experience a large scale terrorist event (such as 9/11) in the near future. Whites no longer being the majority in the U.S. 92. The researchers asked respondents if they had engaged in particular actions because of their fears. technology (Tech Xplore) and medical research (Medical Xpress), "People often fear what they cannot control," continued Dr. Bader, "and we find continued evidence of that in our top fears." Put another way, by year, the top ten fears have ranged from: 2016: 35.5% to 60.6% 2017: 9% to 74.5% 2018: 9% to 73.6% Americans are becoming more afraid. People with the highest levels of paranormal beliefs have the following traits: Roughly one percent of the U.S. adult population are Muslims. The Chapman Survey of American Fears The Complete List of Fears, 2020/2021 The following is a complete list of all fears addressed by the Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 7 (2020/21), ranked by the percent of Americans who reported being afraid or very afraid1. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Tech Xplore in any form. the Science X network is one of the largest online communities for science-minded people. This years topics range from fear of being the victim of mass shootings, to fears related to Jan. 6th and the violent overthrow of the U.S. government to fears related to immigration and gun control. For additional methodological details, see the full report. And as in the previous four years, the fear that our government is corrupt far exceeds all others we asked about. Since the fear survey was first conducted, at least one fear concerning economic matters has landed in the top 10. Chapman University. For the first time ever, the fear survey included a question regarding Russia using nuclear weapons. If its spooky season, its time for The Chapman University Survey of American Fears (CSAF) to reveal the top 10 fears in America! stream "Survey shows what Americans fear most." Questions? The findings showed that despite widespread fear, the vast majority of those surveyed do not have emergency kits -- even in regions hardest hit by natural disasters. According to the demographics gathered in the survey, the most likely person to believe in a conspiracy theory is a Republican who is employed, but has a lower level of income and education. The survey asked respondents about 65 fears across a broad range of categories including fears about the government, crime, the environment, the future, technology, health, natural disasters, as well as fears of public speaking, spiders, heights, ghosts and many other personal anxieties. Desk: 714-289-3143 Mobile: 657-390-6760, Paul Pe, Public Relations Coordinator, ppe@chapman.edu Regardless of the sources, the prevalence of anti-Muslim sentiment is a concern.". "Those with Islamophobic views are more likely to be rural, male, white, older, and lacking a college education. have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: What do Americans fear? x\o6 ]e" Imq~jK,g73l)1?,c~;w}=2W g!/j3@3"BX !b;`,~uv;xb~c?^_}Ry}5X4!%*T{N={F0=_9'L/:u:Fx"G)xa>Oh G/,9^Yei9|76VObwLQfR^%`\oCS:$Kpnb$C~ G7bu}M$qW7!@_SOhf4$}K}M4i Z9q> PpR/ 8r^XS L9;g"oqflMXRsoRa%{1h>*hV$xeEh; p!]M|vyD$%6qT#Ea;v Gbg.s(50|Q0`lxc1ssA?d1K9;\LJ&eSg"]6YVI\Y) CJB/0C4s-O8,4On#{N. Office: 714-289-3143, Copyright 2023 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Government Terrorism Response Approval by Party Identification, /Social sciences/Anthropology/Cultural anthropology/Cultural practices/Spirituality/Religion/, https://blogs.chapman.edu/press-room/2016/10/11/what-do-americans-fear-most-chapman-universitys-third-annual-survey-of-american-fears-released/, I can actually do something to help myself, The recommended action would make a difference. And, when compared with the rest of the ethnic groups in the American population, whites showed significantly higher levels of Islamophobia than non-whites. The CSAF is an ongoing project, now in its ninth year. She tends to be politically conservative and claims to be highly religious, although she actually attends religious services infrequently. The Chapman Survey on American Fears Being unemployed 28.9% 58. 0000009020 00000 n Chapman University. 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. realistic expectations: For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines). Public speaking 29% 55. 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. 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.

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