Research Findings

A new APPC study shows that witnessing prosocial behaviors makes policymakers more likely to support prosocial policies.

A comprehensive meta-analysis from a research team led by the University of Pennsylvania examines what types of vaccine intervention strategies have the greatest effect in increasing vaccination.

In a study, Annenberg researchers sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own political beliefs.

A new report by APPC researchers on public confidence in U.S. courts finds that trust in the federal judiciary has waned in recent years.

An APPC survey finds only 1 in 4 U.S. adults often or always use a food thermometer when cooking and most are unsure of the right temperature to heat food to to prevent illness.

A new APPC health survey finds fewer than half of U.S. adults know drinking raw milk is less safe than drinking pasteurized milk.

An analyses of ASK survey data find perceptions of scientists’ credibility remains high, but eroded somewhat from 2023 to 2024 -- and perceptions of AI scientists are lower than for scientists in general.

New paper from APPC team examined the relationship between health-related beliefs about climate change and support for climate policy proposals.

An APPC study finds more social media use correlates with more vaccination, but the reason for this is different for Democrats and Republicans.

State requirements vary widely for young driver training and a new study in JAMA Open suggests that more states should require more young driver training before granting licenses.