Special Report
What Americans are Stressed About the Most
March 6, 2021 11:00 am
Last Updated: July 24, 2023 5:44 pm
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The future of our nation
> Who’s stressed: All respondents
> Percentage of respondents significantly stressed: 81% (2021)
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Political unrest around the nation
> Who’s stressed: All respondents
> Percentage of respondents significantly stressed: 74% (2021)
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The current political climate
> Who’s stressed: All respondents
> Percentage of respondents significantly stressed: 74% (2021)
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The breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6
> Who’s stressed: All respondents
> Percentage of respondents significantly stressed: 66% (2021)
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The economy
> Who’s stressed: All respondents
> Percentage of respondents significantly stressed: 70%
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