Two-thirds say investing in social-science research improves American lives
Core finding
Views on social-science research run largely favorable: 68% of Americans agree that investing in it helps improve quality of life in the United States, including 32% who strongly agree.
Roughly a quarter (24%) are neutral, while just 9% disagree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.
Topline scale
Two-thirds say investing in social-science research improves American lives.
Investing in social science research helps improve the quality of life for people in the United States.
n = 1,000 · Mar 6–16, 2026 · MoE ±3.5%
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 | Mar 6–16, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | Module 3: Elections, Civic Life, & the Environment |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044
Investing in social science research helps improve the quality of life for people in the United States.
Cite this question
Verasight Client Omnibus Survey #2026-044, fielded March 6-16, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.