Half of Americans sometimes feel that no one understands them
Core finding
Feeling misunderstood is a widespread experience. Half of U.S. adults (50%) say they at least sometimes feel as if nobody understands them, including 13% who often feel that way, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.
The remaining half divides into 32% who rarely feel this way and 18% who never do.
Topline distribution
Half of Americans sometimes feel that no one understands them.
How often do agree with the following statement: I feel as if nobody understands me.
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
How often do agree with the following statement: I feel as if nobody understands me.
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2024-054, fielded May 22-24, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.