The Angus Reid Forum USA

Beyond the Buzz: What GLP-1 Adoption Really Looks Like

GLP-1 adoption trends showing Americans using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss and lifestyle changes

Nearly everyone has heard of GLP-1 drugs, but far fewer have actually tried them. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly moved from niche medical treatments to cultural mainstays. According to a new study from Reach3 Insights, 92% of Americans are now aware of GLP-1 medications. That’s near total awareness, but actual use tells a […]

The Social Dilemma: Protecting America’s Kids from Scrolling

Social media ban for kids supported by 72% of Americans due to concerns about mental health and online safety

In December 2025, Australia became the first country to ban social media use for kids under 16. It’s a radical step that sparked instant debate. But in the U.S., it might not be as controversial as expected. According to new data from Angus Reid, 72% of Americans support a full ban for those under 16. […]

The Real Reason You Have 1,000 Unread Emails

Why you have unread emails as inboxes become storage for receipts, notifications, and messages instead of communication

The year is 1996. Wonderwall is blasting on the stereo (extremely unironically). You’re parked at your family PC, about to choose your very first email address. Once upon a time, email felt like the future. It was fast, global, and thanks to early platforms like Hotmail—suddenly available to everyone. It was one of the first […]

Americans Express Ambivalence Towards the War in Iran

Americans views on Iran war show mixed opinions on air strikes and U.S. safety concerns

On February 28th, the U.S. and Israel launched widespread air strikes on Iran. How do Americans feel about the conflict? In the wake of the attack, the country has grappled with mixed feelings. Angus Reid USA conducted an online survey from March 2 to 4, 2026, among a representative, randomized sample of 1,215 American adults […]

Americans Skip the Bot Doc: Adoption of AI In Health & Wellness Has Declined

AI in healthcare trust declines as only 44% of Americans trust AI for medical advice

Just 44% of Americans report trusting AI in healthcare today, down from 52% in 2024. While nearly half of Americans say they trust AI, only 14% report using it for those purposes. These findings were reported as part of a 2026 study by Reach3 Insights and Rival Technologies, which collected quantitative, open-ended, and video responses […]

How Live Sports Became the New Streaming Heavyweight

Live sports streaming drives 60% of Americans to subscribe to watch games

Streaming platforms are in a constant state of reinvention, partnering, acquiring, and pouring money into niche interests to keep up with shifting consumer tastes. Netflix’s investment in true crime is just one example of how platforms are chasing audiences wherever attentions meander. Live sports, meanwhile, have quietly become a major battleground. Streaming live events isn’t […]

Americans Believe Crime is on the Rise, but the Data Doesn’t Back It Up.

Americans believe crime is rising but data tells a different story

Crime in America has been declining for decades, but that’s not what most Americans believe. While the data shows that police-reported crimes have fallen significantly since the early 2000s, Americans are more likely than not to believe crime has increased in their communities.  A new survey of 1,500 randomly selected American adults conducted by Angus […]

Americans Remain Cautiously Optimistic Despite a Tough Economic Year

2025 was a challenging year for Americans. Dissatisfaction with the cost of living dominated across nearly every group, regardless of political affiliation. Seven-in-ten Americans (70%) say they are displeased or very upset with changes in the cost of living in the last year. That number rises to 85% among the very stressed and remains a […]

A Country Divided Agrees on the Unaffordable Cost of Living in America

Between the Venezuelan occupation, threats of taking over Greenland, and ICE’s ongoing crackdown across the country, political tensions in the U.S. have reached a boiling point. But today’s divided America isn’t just about Democrats versus Republicans. New research by Angus Reid USA shows a shift in top concerns among MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans. Cost of […]