The rapidly changing nature of relationships and families in America necessitates a fresh look

Relationships in America Survey - 2014

Sponsored by The Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture

AMERICAN SOCIETY HAS UNDERGONE A VERITABLE REVOLUTION OVER THE PAST HALF-CENTURY IN THE WAY IN WHICH ITS POPULATION UNDERSTANDS AND APPROACHES FAMILY LIFE, RELIGIOUS FAITH, AND SEXUALITY. WITHIN THAT SPAN TECHNOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES HAVE SHIFTED THE WAY MANY THINK ABOUT EACH OF THESE.

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CONTENTS

• What’s the religious faith of Americans today?
• Just how religious are Americans?
• Do people still believe in life after death?
• Are religious people happier people?
• How do race and religion predict Americans’ voting intentions for the 2016 presidential election?

RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX

• What share of Americans identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
• How many Americans have experienced nonmonogamy, or overlapping sexual relationships?
• How much pornography are Americans consuming?
• Domestic violence: when given the chance to self-report, what do people say?
• Who self-reports sexual assault?

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

• Who’s more interested in marrying—men or women?
• Who thinks of leaving their marriage more—men or women?
• What reasons do divorcees offer for leaving?

FAMILY ATTITUDES

• Is marriage outdated? What are Americans attitudes about relationship issues?
• Is no-strings-attached sex OK?
• Is cohabitation a good idea for couples considering marriage?
• Should couples stay together for the sake of the kids?
• Is marital infidelity still off limits?
• Should same-sex marriage be legal?
• Are Americans open to polyamory?

Conclusion

Appendix A: Survey Methodology

Appendix B: Opinion Poll Supplements

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