Few Americans say they are morally worse than the average adult
Core finding
In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of Americans said they were morally worse than the average U.S. adult, with 6% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse.
By contrast, 42% said they were morally better than the average adult, including 28% who said probably better and 14% who said definitely better. Another 42% said they were about average.
Topline scale
Just 8% of Americans say they are morally worse than the average adult.
Compared to the average U.S. adult, do you believe you are…
n = 1,000 · May 22–24, 2024 · MoE ±3.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–24, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2024-054 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2024.tiiny.co
Compared to the average U.S. adult, do you believe you are…
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2024-054, fielded May 22-24, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.