2025 SPSP Omnibus Survey Report

Prepared by Verasight

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Verasight conducted a free nationally-representative survey of 4,000 adults to answer questions written by attendees at the 2025 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of four modules. Data were collected from February 28 - March 6, 2025. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.

Report Formatting Notes

  1. Variable names: Raw data was provided to question contributors. Variable names are included in question headings.
  2. Experiment Tracks: Within each module, respondents were randomly assigned to an “A” or “B” experiment track. Respondents in track “A” saw the “Wording A” questions throughout the survey and respondents in track “B” saw the “Wording B” questions throughout the survey.

Key Takeaways






1 Politics Module

1.1 Estimated Racial/Ethnic Composition of Affordable Housing Residents (Variable: politics_1)

Imagine that an affordable housing building was constructed in your neighborhood. How many residents in the new building would be from your racial/ethnic group? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
All of the residents 5%
Almost all of the residents 13%
More than half of the residents 20%
About half of the residents 21%
Less than half of the residents 21%
Almost none of the residents 7%
None of the residents 2%
I don’t know 11%

1.2 Support for Affordable Housing Development in Neighborhood (Variable: politics_2)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I would support the development of affordable housing in my neighborhood. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 46%
Somewhat agree 24%
Neither agree nor disagree 15%
Somewhat disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 9%

1.3 Perception of Government Support for Low-Income Housing (Variable: politics_3)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The government provides enough support for people with low incomes to afford housing. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 11%
Somewhat agree 17%
Neither agree nor disagree 18%
Somewhat disagree 24%
Strongly disagree 30%

1.4 Political Group Overlap with Other Social Identities (Variable: politics_4)

To what extent do members of your political group tend to also belong to your other social groups (e.g., your race, religion, sexuality, etc.)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Not at all 8%
2 4%
3 11%
4 36%
5 25%
6 9%
7 Completely 7%

1.5 Perceived Social Standing on the U.S. Economic Ladder (Variable: politics_5)

Imagine a ladder representing the United States. At the top of the ladder are the people who are the best off. At the bottom of the ladder are the people who are the worst off.
Please enter the rung that best represents where you stand on the ladder (1 = worst off, to 7 = best off). (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Worst off 4%
2 7%
3 21%
4 34%
5 22%
6 7%
7 Best off 5%

1.6 Perceived Social Standing in Work/School Community (Variable: politics_6)

Imagine a ladder representing your work or school community. At the top of the ladder are the people who are the best off. At the bottom of the ladder are the people who are the worst off.
Please enter the rung that best represents where you stand on the ladder (1 = worst off, to 7 = best off). (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Worst off 4%
2 6%
3 17%
4 34%
5 24%
6 9%
7 Best off 6%

1.7 Agreement with Statement: U.S. Society in Crisis Due to Democratic Party (Variable: politics_7)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Society is suffering a crisis of values and corruption because of the Democratic Party. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 25%
2 9%
3 9%
4 19%
5 10%
6 7%
7 Strongly agree 21%

1.8 Reactions to Thinking About Past Wars and Atrocities (Variable: politics_8)

Wording A

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Thinking about past wars and atrocities upsets me. (N = 499)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 3%
Disagree 9%
Somewhat disagree 7%
Somewhat agree 27%
Agree 25%
Strongly agree 20%
N/A 9%

Wording B

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Thinking about past wars and atrocities disturbs me. (N = 501)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 4%
Disagree 6%
Somewhat disagree 10%
Somewhat agree 24%
Agree 28%
Strongly agree 22%
N/A 6%


1.9 Agreement with Statement: Authorities Hide the Truth About Events (Variable: politics_9)

Some political and social events are debated. Some people believe that the “official version” of these events could be an attempt to hide the truth to the public. This “official version” could mask the fact that these events have been planned secretly by a covert alliance of powerful individuals and organizations. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I think the official version of events given by the authorities very often hides the truth. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Completely false 3%
2 6%
3 8%
4 23%
5 27%
6 14%
7 Completely true 19%

1.10 Agreement with Statement: U.S. Institutions Should be Burned Down (Variable: politics_10)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When I think about the United States’ political and social institutions, I cannot help thinking “just let them all burn.” (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 18%
Disagree 15%
Somewhat disagree 10%
Neither agree nor disagree 28%
Somewhat agree 15%
Agree 6%
Strongly agree 7%

1.11 Agreement with Statement: U.S. Society Should be Burned Down (Variable: politics_11)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I think American society should be burned to the ground. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 43%
Disagree 20%
Somewhat disagree 6%
Neither agree nor disagree 18%
Somewhat agree 6%
Agree 4%
Strongly agree 4%

1.12 Agreement with Statement: The U.S. Should Tear Down Institutions and Start Over (Variable: politics_12)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
We cannot fix the problems in the United States’ social institutions, we need to tear them down and start over. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 23%
Disagree 17%
Somewhat disagree 14%
Neither agree nor disagree 24%
Somewhat agree 13%
Agree 4%
Strongly agree 6%

1.13 Agreement with Statement: The Official Version of Events Hides the Truth (Variable: politics_13)

How true or untrue is the following statement:
I think that the official version of the events given by the authorities very often hides the truth. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Definitely not true 3%
2 11%
3 35%
4 26%
5 Definitely true 25%

1.14 Support for National Security Over Refugee Rights (Variable: politics_14)

Denying some rights to refugees is OK if it ensures national security and stability. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I hate this idea 16%
2 8%
3 11%
4 23%
5 15%
6 10%
7 I love this idea 17%

1.15 Agreement with Statement: Protests Should be Restricted for Public Order (Variable: politics_15)

The government should restrict protests to maintain public order and prevent violence. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I hate this idea 24%
2 13%
3 13%
4 22%
5 10%
6 7%
7 I love this idea 12%

1.16 Agreement with Statement: Aggressive Policing Will Stop Crime (Variable: politics_16)

Aggressive policing - maybe even a little harder than the laws allow - will stop crime. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I hate this idea 26%
2 12%
3 14%
4 21%
5 11%
6 6%
7 I love this idea 9%

1.17 Agreement with Statement: Censoring Media to Protect Reputations (Variable: politics_17)

Some TV and newspapers should be closed down for reporting that harms peoples’ reputations. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I hate this idea 23%
2 11%
3 14%
4 23%
5 13%
6 4%
7 I love this idea 13%

1.18 Agreement with Statement: Illegal Immigrants Should be Deported Without Hearings (Variable: politics_18)

Because illegal immigrants pose a threat, we should simply deport them without legal hearings and lawyers. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I hate this idea 30%
2 10%
3 12%
4 17%
5 10%
6 7%
7 I love this idea 15%

1.19 Agreement with Statement: Democrats Are Dividing the U.S. (Variable: politics_19)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Democrats have been harming Americans by trying to divide the U.S. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 29%
2 9%
3 9%
4 17%
5 8%
6 7%
7 Strongly agree 21%

1.20 Similarity of Political Views with Romantic Partner (Variable: politics_20)

How similar are your political views compared to your romantic partner? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Not similar at all 3%
Not very similar 4%
Neutral 17%
A little similar 13%
Very similar 39%
I don’t have a romantic partner 24%

1.21 Self-Described Political Affiliation (Variable: politics_21)

How would you describe your political affiliation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very conservative 12%
Moderately conservative 15%
Slightly conservative 26%
Slightly liberal 20%
Moderately liberal 15%
Very liberal 12%

1.22 Changes in Relationship Satisfaction (Variable: politics_22)

How has your relationship satisfaction changed since the November 2024 Presidential Election? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strong negative change 3%
Moderate negative change 3%
Slight negative change 5%
No change 56%
Slight positive change 4%
Moderate positive change 4%
Strong positive change 8%
I do not have a relationship partner 16%

1.23 Trust in Elon Musk’s Leadership in Government Efficiency (Variable: politics_23)

Elon Musk leads the new Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with reviewing and recommending cuts to congressionally approved funds, including those for national and local projects. How much do you trust or distrust him to make these decisions? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly distrust 39%
Somewhat distrust 10%
Neutral 24%
Somewhat trust 13%
Strongly trust 14%

1.24 Social Resources in the U.S. & Agreemment with Election Results (Variable: politics_24)

Wording A

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
There are no limits to the social resources of American society. (N = 499)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 11%
Somewhat disagree 14%
Slightly disagree 12%
Neutral 38%
Slightly agree 12%
Somewhat agree 7%
Strongly agree 6%

Wording B

To what extent do you agree with the results of this election? (N = 501)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 20%
Somewhat disagree 4%
Slightly disagree 4%
Neutral 25%
Slightly agree 5%
Somewhat agree 14%
Strongly agree 27%


1.25 Perceived Disgust Toward Political Parties (Variable: politics_25)

Wording A

How disgusting do you find the Republican Party? (N = 499)
Response Percent
1 Not at all disgusting 31%
2 Somewhat disgusting 16%
3 Moderately disgusting 18%
4 Very disgusting 12%
5 Completely disgusting 23%

Wording B

How disgusting do you find the Democratic Party? (N = 501)
Response Percent
1 Not at all disgusting 37%
2 Somewhat disgusting 18%
3 Moderately disgusting 17%
4 Very disgusting 10%
5 Completely disgusting 19%


1.26 Perception of Freedom to Choose Family Associations in Society (Variable: politics_26)

For this question, think about the people in your society more generally and not necessarily about people you know.

How much do you feel the following statement accurately describes people in your society: It is often the case that people in my society cannot freely choose which family member to associate with. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 16%
2 Disagree 15%
3 Somewhat disagree 11%
4 Neither agree nor disagree 40%
5 Somewhat agree 10%
6 Agree 4%
7 Strongly agree 3%

1.27 Inclusion of Republicans at Social Events (Variable: politics_27)

Note: Respondents were shown this question and the following question in random order.

If you were at a party and saw a Republican standing alone and feeling left out, would you try to include them in your conversation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 61%
No 14%
Not sure 26%

1.28 Inclusion of Democrats at Social Events (Variable: politics_28)

Note: Respondents were shown this question and the previous question in random order.

If you were at a party and saw a Democrat standing alone and feeling left out, would you try to include them in your conversation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 66%
No 10%
Not sure 23%

1.29 Expected Inclusion from Republicans (Variable: politics_29)

Note: Respondents were shown this question and the following question in random order.

If you were standing alone at a party and feeling left out, what percentage of Republicans do you think would include you in their conversation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
0-20% 24%
20-40% 19%
40-60% 30%
60-80% 14%
80-100% 14%

1.30 Expected Inclusion from Democrats (Variable: politics_30)

Note: Respondents were shown this question and the previous question in random order.

If you were standing alone and feeling left out at a party, what percentage of Democrats do you think would include you in their conversation? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
0-20% 23%
20-40% 15%
40-60% 32%
60-80% 17%
80-100% 13%

1.31 Belief in Conspiracy Theories (Variable: politics_31)

Note: Respondents were shown the following debrief after answering this question:

Thank you for participating in this study. In this survey, you were presented with one of two versions of a statement about public trust in official accounts of major events. The percentage of Americans reported as agreeing with the statement (either 5% or 55%) was randomly assigned and not necessarily accurate.

This variation was intentional and designed to examine how perceived social consensus influences individual beliefs and responses. Studies have shown that people’s opinions can be shaped by what they believe others think.

We appreciate your participation and assure you that your responses contribute to valuable research on public opinion.

Wording A

5% of the US population slightly or strongly agree with the following statement. To what extent do YOU agree or disagree?
The official accounts of events such as the 9/11 attacks, the Apollo Moon landing, and climate change deliberately hide the truth. (N = 499)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 24%
Slightly disagree 14%
Neither agree nor disagree 29%
Slightly agree 21%
Strongly agree 12%

Wording B

55% of the US population slightly or strongly agree with the following statement. To what extent do YOU agree or disagree?
The official accounts of events such as the 9/11 attacks, the Apollo Moon landing, and climate change deliberately hide the truth. (N = 501)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 23%
Slightly disagree 11%
Neither agree nor disagree 23%
Slightly agree 26%
Strongly agree 16%


2 Health Module

2.1 Age When First Explored Community Without Adult Supervision (Variable: health_1)

At what age did you first start exploring your community without adult supervision (e.g., taking walks, going to stores)?
If you aren’t sure, please provide your best guess. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Younger than 5 4%
5-7 17%
8-10 29%
11-13 30%
14-16 11%
Older than 16 9%

2.2 Percentage of Monthly Salary Saved for Pension or Retirement (Variable: health_2)

What percentage of your monthly salary do you save toward your pension or retirement? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
I don’t have a salary or pension/retirement 30%
0%, no saving 20%
1-3% 13%
4-6% 14%
7-9% 7%
10-12% 8%
More than 12% 8%

2.3 Estimated Daily Caffeine Consumption (Variable: health_3)

If you had to guess, how many mg of caffeine do you drink a day?
(1 shot of espresso averages 64mg, 1 energy drink averages 84mg) (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
0mg - 20mg 26%
21mg - 60mg 22%
61mg - 100mg 21%
101mg - 140mg 15%
141mg- 190mg 5%
191mg - 230mg 4%
231mg + 7%

2.4 Reasons Adults Have Stuffed Animals (Variable: health_4)

Why do you think there are adults who have stuffed animals?
Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
Because they make them feel good. 54%
Because they are collectibles. 49%
Because they make them feel supported. 35%
Because they feel soft. 30%
Because it gives them a sense of belonging. 24%
I don’t know. 12%

2.5 Agreement with Statement: Social Identities and Oppression (Variable: health_5)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Individuals who share my social identities (race/ethnicity; gender; sexual orientation; religion) experience significant oppression in our society. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 12%
Agree 23%
Neither agree nor disagree 36%
Disagree 18%
Strongly disagree 12%

2.6 Importance of Seeking Help for Depression (Variable: health_6)

To what extent do you disagree or agree that seeking help for depression is needed for people with depression to feel better? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 3%
Moderately disagree 2%
Slightly disagree 3%
Neither disagree nor agree 11%
Slightly agree 14%
Moderately agree 25%
Strongly agree 41%

2.7 Frequency of Thoughts About Death (Variable: health_7)

How often do you think about death? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Never 8%
Very Rarely 16%
Rarely 17%
Occasionally 39%
Frequently 14%
Very Frequently 6%

2.8 Feelings of Exclusion in Everyday Life (Variable: health_8)

To what extent do you feel ignored and excluded in everyday life? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 I never feel this way 17%
2 20%
3 16%
4 20%
5 15%
6 6%
7 I always feel this way 6%

2.9 Influence of Teacher Belonging on Student Belonging (Variable: health_9)

Do you believe that a teacher or faculty member’s sense of belonging can influence a student’s sense of belonging? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 77%
No 6%
Unsure 17%

2.10 Impact of Therapist’s Depression on Their Ability to Provide Therapy (Variable: health_10)

Imagine a psychotherapist who has been treated for depression for many years. How do you think their own experience in therapy would affect their ability to provide therapy for others? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
It would definitely make them a better therapist 26%
It would probably make them a better therapist 36%
It might or might not make them a better therapist 34%
It would probably make them a worse therapist 3%
It would definitely make them a worse therapist 2%

2.11 Personal Connection to Someone with a Personality Disorder (Variable: health_11)

Do you personally know anyone with a personality disorder (e.g., narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, etc.)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 51%
No 27%
Maybe 15%
I never thought about it 7%

2.12 Frequency of Online Meanness in the Past Year (Variable: health_12)

In the past year, how often have you been mean to another person while online? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 64%
2 20%
3 8%
4 5%
5 1%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 2%

2.13 Frequency of Cursing at Someone Online in the Past Year (Variable: health_13)

In the past year, how often have you cursed at someone while online? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 67%
2 14%
3 8%
4 5%
5 4%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 2%

2.14 Frequency of Sending Rude Messages Online in the Past Year (Variable: health_14)

In the past year, how often have you sent a rude message to someone? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 59%
2 24%
3 9%
4 3%
5 2%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 2%

2.15 Frequency of Teasing Someone Online in the Past Year (Variable: health_15)

In the past year, how often have you teased someone while online? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 72%
2 13%
3 8%
4 3%
5 2%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 1%

2.16 Frequency of Name-Calling Online in the Past Year (Variable: health_16)

In the past year, how often have you called someone mean names while online? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 74%
2 13%
3 6%
4 3%
5 2%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 2%

2.17 Frequency of Making Fun of Someone Online in the Past Year (Variable: health_17)

In the past year, how often have you made fun of someone while online? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Never 73%
2 13%
3 6%
4 3%
5 2%
6 Everyday/Almost Everyday 2%

2.18 Weekly Exercise Frequency (Variable: health_18)

On average, how many times a week do you exercise for at least 20 minutes? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
0 23%
1 12%
2 15%
3 18%
4 11%
5 9%
6 4%
7 or more 8%

2.19 Difficulty of Decluttering (Variable: health_19)

Clutter can be thought of as anything that takes up space that does not serve your life, that is difficult to manage, and/or feels overwhelming. Clutter can be physical or mental, related to physical spaces or more intangible things like appointments in a schedule or digital files.

How difficult is it for you to remove items from your life that would count as clutter? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Not difficult at all 24%
2 12%
3 15%
4 20%
5 13%
6 8%
7 Extremely difficult 8%

2.20 Agreement with Statements: Parental Involvement (Variable: health_20)

Wording A

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
My parents are overly involved in my personal decisions, even when I am capable of handling them on my own. (N = 488)
Response Percent
1 Strongly Disagree 57%
2 15%
3 17%
4 6%
5 Strongly Agree 5%

Wording B

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I feel that my parents try to prevent me from experiencing failure or setbacks, even when it would help me grow. (N = 512)
Response Percent
1 Strongly Disagree 36%
2 20%
3 26%
4 9%
5 Strongly Agree 9%


2.21 Percentage of Social Media Feed Considered Negative or Distressing (Variable: health_21)

On average, what amount of your social media feed is negative and/or distressing? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 None of it 16%
2 15%
3 17%
4 20%
5 19%
6 6%
7 All of it 4%
I don’t use social media 2%

2.22 Overcautiousness About Germs (Variable: health_22)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Some people might describe me as overly cautious when it comes to germs. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 19%
2 Disagree 22%
3 Slightly disagree 13%
4 Neither disagree nor agree 23%
5 Slightly agree 13%
6 Agree 6%
7 Strongly agree 3%

2.23 Perceived Similarity Between Current and Future Self (Variable: health_23)

How similar do you feel between your current self and your future self in 10 years? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Not similar at all 13%
2 7%
3 11%
4 30%
5 19%
6 9%
7 Most similar 12%

2.24 Frequency of Experiencing Uncertainty in Daily Life (Variable: health_24)

How often do you experience uncertainty in your daily life? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Never 10%
A few times a year 27%
A few times per month 29%
A few times per week 22%
Multiple times a day 12%

2.25 Frequency of Wanting to Avoid Negative Emotions (Variable: health_25)

Over the course of a typical week, how often do you WANT TO AVOID feeling negative emotions? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Never 7%
A small amount of the time 22%
Half of the time 17%
Most of the time 29%
All the time 24%

2.26 Perceived Freedom to Express True Emotions (Variable: health_26)

On a scale of 1-7, how much do you believe you have freedom in expressing your true emotions? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Not free at all to express my true emotions 6%
2 3%
3 9%
4 Neutral 28%
5 18%
6 16%
7 Extremely free to express my true emotions 21%

2.27 Frequency of Remote Work / Socialization with Co-Workers (Variable: health_27)

Wording A

How often do you work remotely (e.g., from home, or another location away from your coworkers)? (N = 488)
Response Percent
5 or more days per week 13%
3-4 days per week 8%
1-2 days per week 11%
Less than 1 day per week 8%
Never 54%
Other (Please specify) 7%

Wording B

How often do you interact socially with coworkers outside of work meetings or tasks (e.g., informal conversations, social events, or team-building activities), either virtually or in person? (N = 512)
Response Percent
5 or more days per week 5%
3-4 days per week 7%
1-2 days per week 17%
Less than 1 day per week 23%
Never 39%
Other (Please specify) 9%


2.28 Highest Level of Parental/Guardian Education (Variable: health_28)

What is the highest level of education of your parent(s)/guardian(s)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
No high school 2%
Some high school 8%
High school diploma 33%
Some college 17%
Associate degree 7%
Bachelor’s degree 21%
Postgraduate degree 12%

2.29 Ethical Acceptability of Artificial Uterus (Variable: health_29)

Wording A

To what extent do you think that using an artificial uterus to conceive and give birth to babies is ethically acceptable? (N = 488)
Response Percent
Not at all ethically acceptable 27%
Slightly ethically acceptable 10%
Somewhat ethically acceptable 14%
Moderately ethically acceptable 24%
Very ethically acceptable 10%
Highly ethically acceptable 7%
Extremely ethically acceptable 9%

Wording B

Artificial uterus has a great potential to promote gender equity by reducing the physical and career-related burdens of pregnancy, allowing individuals of all genders to share reproductive consequences more equally.
Given this information, to what extent do you think that using an artificial uterus to conceive and give birth to babies is ethically acceptable? (N = 512)
Response Percent
Not at all ethically acceptable 41%
Slightly ethically acceptable 15%
Somewhat ethically acceptable 12%
Moderately ethically acceptable 11%
Very ethically acceptable 7%
Highly ethically acceptable 4%
Extremely ethically acceptable 9%


2.30 Choice Between Goal Weight vs. Longer Life Expectancy (Variable: health_30)

If you had to choose between losing enough weight to get down to your goal weight and losing five years of your life OR accepting your body as it is and gaining an extra ten years of life, which do you choose? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Lose weight to number you want and lose five years of your life 17%
Accept your body as it is and you get an extra ten years of life 83%

2.31 Twilight Series: Team Edward vs. Team Jacob (Variable: health_31)

Wording A

For Bella in the Twilight series, are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob? (N = 488)
Response Percent
I’ve never seen/read Twilight 55%
Edward 28%
Jacob 17%

Wording B

For Bella in the Twilight series, are you on Team Jacob or Team Edward? (N = 512)
Response Percent
I’ve never seen/read Twilight 51%
Jacob 24%
Edward 25%


3 Identity Module

3.1 Identification as Multiracial (Variable: identity_1)

Do you identify as Multiracial (of more than one race)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
No 81%
Yes 19%

3.2 Agreement with Statement: More Young People Than Old People (Variable: identity_2)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I am often surrounded by more young people than old people. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 6%
2 Disagree 12%
3 Slightly disagree 12%
4 Neutral 24%
5 Slightly agree 17%
6 Agree 19%
7 Strongly agree 10%

3.3 Relationship Status (Variable: identity_3)

What is your relationship status? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Single 25%
Dating 5%
Living with a partner 11%
Married 45%
Separated 2%
Divorced 8%
Widowed 4%
Other 1%


3.5 Frequency of Gender Cohesion in the United States (Variable: identity_5)

How often do you feel a sense of cohesion among people of your own gender in the United States? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Never 9%
Very rarely 9%
Rarely 15%
Occasionally 33%
Frequently 24%
Very frequently 6%
All the time 4%

3.6 Perceptions of Media Representation of Individuals Like You (Variable: identity_6)

How do you feel about the portrayal of media characters that look like you? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Extremely positive 4%
Positive 16%
Somewhat positive 15%
Neutral 47%
Somewhat negative 9%
Negative 6%
Extremely negative 3%

3.7 Addressing Anti-Black Racism (Variable: identity_7)

Wording A

To what extent do you believe allyship (individuals’ actions to support Black Americans) is effective in addressing anti-Black racism? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at All 16%
2 13%
3 Somewhat 24%
4 17%
5 Moderately 17%
6 6%
7 Very Much 8%

Wording B

To what extent do you believe collective action (organized movements’ efforts to support Black Americans) is effective in addressing anti-Black racism? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at All 16%
2 10%
3 Somewhat 29%
4 12%
5 Moderately 21%
6 5%
7 Very Much 8%


3.8 Perceived Morality of Artificial Intelligence (Variable: identity_8)

From a scale of 1 to 7, how much do you think AI (artificial intelligence) is moral, where 1 means extremely immoral and 7 means extremely moral? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Extremely immoral 8%
2 9%
3 19%
4 39%
5 15%
6 6%
7 Extremely moral 5%

3.9 Perceptions of nonbinary individuals - white/confused (Variable: identity_9)

Wording A

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are white? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 3%
Agree 8%
Somewhat agree 7%
Neither agree or disagree 59%
Somewhat disagree 7%
Disagree 8%
Strongly disagree 8%

Wording B

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are confused? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 25%
Agree 10%
Somewhat agree 12%
Neither agree or disagree 24%
Somewhat disagree 6%
Disagree 10%
Strongly disagree 13%


3.10 Perceptions of nonbinary individuals - androgynous/liberal (Variable: identity_10)

Wording A

To what extent do you agree that non-binary individuals are androgynous? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 2%
Agree 8%
Slightly agree 14%
Neither agree nor disagree 59%
Slightly disagree 6%
Disagree 5%
Strongly disagree 7%

Wording B

To what extent do you agree that non-binary individuals are liberal? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 19%
Agree 20%
Slightly agree 10%
Neither agree nor disagree 42%
Slightly disagree 4%
Disagree 3%
Strongly disagree 3%


3.11 Perceptions of nonbinary individuals - odd/young (Variable: identity_11)

Wording A

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are odd? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 10%
Agree 11%
Slightly agree 16%
Neither agree nor disagree 30%
Slightly disagree 8%
Disagree 13%
Strongly disagree 12%

Wording B

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are young? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 13%
Agree 21%
Slightly agree 24%
Neither agree nor disagree 31%
Slightly disagree 4%
Disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 2%


3.12 Perceptions of nonbinary individuals - socially warm/communally-oriented (Variable: identity_12)

Wording A

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are socially warm? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 3%
Agree 11%
Slightly agree 13%
Neither agree nor disagree 54%
Slightly disagree 9%
Disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 3%

Wording B

To what extent do you agree that nonbinary individuals are communally-oriented? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 4%
Agree 16%
Slightly agree 16%
Neither agree nor disagree 47%
Slightly disagree 7%
Disagree 5%
Strongly disagree 5%


3.13 Perceptions of nonbinary individuals - nonreligious/queer (Variable: identity_13)

Wording A

To what extent that you agree that nonbinary individuals are nonreligious? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 7%
Agree 10%
Somewhat agree 15%
Neither agree or disagree 48%
Somewhat disagree 7%
Disagree 9%
Strongly Disagree 4%

Wording B

To what extent that you agree that nonbinary individuals are queer in terms of sexuality? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 14%
Agree 15%
Somewhat agree 17%
Neither agree or disagree 41%
Somewhat disagree 4%
Disagree 5%
Strongly disagree 3%


3.14 Agreement with Statement: Friends Should Hold Similar Values (Variable: identity_14)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It is important to me that my friends hold similar attitudes and values to my own. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 4%
Disagree 20%
Neither agree nor disagree 25%
Agree 39%
Strongly agree 12%

3.15 Identity Overlap Between Self and Sibling (Variable: identity_15)

Consider the relationship between you and your closest in age sibling. How much overlap is there between your identity (i.e., who you are as a person) and their identity (i.e., who they are as a person)? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 No overlap in identities 21%
2 6%
3 11%
4 17%
5 22%
6 5%
7 Complete overlap in identities 8%
N/A, I do not have a sibling 10%

3.16 Quality of Life Compared to Sibling (Variable: identity_16)

Consider your quality of life at this moment in comparison to your closest in age sibling. How would you rate your quality of life in comparison to that of your sibling? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 My quality of life is poor in comparison to my sibling 8%
2 6%
3 12%
4 My quality of life is the same as my sibling 31%
5 13%
6 8%
7 My quality of life is better in comparison to my sibling 13%
N/A, I do not have a sibling 10%

3.17 Perceived Gender Cohesion in Country (Variable: identity_17)

How often do you feel that there a sense of cohesion among men in your country? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Not at all 6%
Very rarely 6%
Rarely 18%
Occasionally 43%
Frequently 20%
Very frequently 4%
Extremely 2%

3.18 Importance of Personality in Attraction (Variable: identity_18)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think personality is to men when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 4%
2 3%
3 8%
4 Somewhat important 34%
5 18%
6 18%
7 Extremely important 14%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think personality is to women when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 1%
2 2%
3 4%
4 Somewhat important 22%
5 20%
6 20%
7 Extremely important 31%


3.19 Importance of Household Contributions in Attraction (Variable: identity_19)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think that household contributions and engagement are to men when they consider their attraction to someone else? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 6%
2 2%
3 10%
4 Somewhat important 39%
5 22%
6 10%
7 Extremely important 10%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think that household contributions and engagement are to women when they consider their attraction to someone else? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 3%
2 0%
3 5%
4 Somewhat important 38%
5 19%
6 18%
7 Extremely important 17%


3.20 Importance of Financial Resources in Attraction (Variable: identity_20)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think that financial resources are to men when they consider their attraction to someone else? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 3%
2 3%
3 12%
4 Somewhat important 36%
5 22%
6 12%
7 Extremely important 12%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think that financial resources are to women when they consider their attraction to someone else? (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 2%
2 1%
3 4%
4 Somewhat important 31%
5 21%
6 19%
7 Extremely important 22%


3.21 Importance of Values in Attraction (Variable: identity_21)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think that values are to men when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 3%
2 4%
3 7%
4 Somewhat important 33%
5 20%
6 19%
7 Extremely important 15%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think that values are to women when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 2%
2 0%
3 4%
4 Somewhat important 22%
5 20%
6 23%
7 Extremely important 29%


3.22 Importance of Facial Appearance in Attraction (Variable: identity_22)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think that facial appearance is to men when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 1%
2 1%
3 4%
4 Somewhat important 19%
5 24%
6 27%
7 Extremely important 24%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think that facial appearance is to women when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 1%
2 1%
3 7%
4 Somewhat important 28%
5 23%
6 19%
7 Extremely important 20%


3.23 Importance of Physique in Attraction (Variable: identity_23)

Wording A

Please indicate how important you think that physique is to men when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 2%
2 0%
3 4%
4 Somewhat important 21%
5 23%
6 23%
7 Extremely important 26%

Wording B

Please indicate how important you think that physique is to women when they consider their attraction to someone else. (N = 500)
Response Percent
1 Not at all important 1%
2 1%
3 8%
4 Somewhat important 33%
5 24%
6 17%
7 Extremely important 16%


3.24 Most Effective Workplace Action to Address Climate Change (Variable: identity_24)

Which of the following is the most effective action you can take in your workplace to help address climate change? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Conserve energy (e.g., through thermostat settings, using energy efficient appliances) 39%
Sustainable transport (e.g., commuting via public transport or carpool) 13%
Advocating for pro-environmental policy change (e.g., encouraging your company to adopt sustainability targets) 19%
Influencing others to take pro-environmental actions (e.g., talking to co-workers about the pro-environmental actions they can take) 17%
Sustainable food choices (e.g., reducing your food waste and choosing plant-based meals) 12%

3.25 Motivation for Advocating Social/Political Change (Variable: identity_25)

Think about a big change you would like to see implemented in society regarding a social or political issue (climate, immigration, etc.). Imagine you have the opportunity to find out, candidly, how everyone in your country feels about the issue. Which finding would motivate you more to advocate for this change? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
More people than you realized want this change to happen 57%
More people than you realized think this change is possible 43%

3.26 Preference for Manager Experience (Variable: identity_26)

Please indicate which option you would prefer. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
A mid-level manager of an ethnically diverse team of 10. 70%
A senior manager under the supervision of a Black woman. 30%

3.27 Preference for Career Advisor/Mentor of Same Identity (Variable: identity_27)

Wording A

How important is it to you that you have a career advisor or mentor who is of the same racial/ethnic identity as you? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Not at all important 57%
Slightly important 10%
Somewhat important 9%
Moderately important 13%
Very important 6%
Highly important 3%
Extremely important 3%

Wording B

How important is it to you that you have a career advisor or mentor who is of the same gender identity as you? (N = 500)
Response Percent
Not at all important 47%
Slightly important 12%
Somewhat important 12%
Moderately important 14%
Very important 6%
Highly important 5%
Extremely important 3%


3.28 Age at Which Children Should Be Held Responsible for Actions (Variable: identity_28)

At what age do you believe children should be held responsible for their actions? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
3 or younger 10%
4 8%
5 15%
6 17%
7 12%
8 8%
9 or older 31%

3.29 Frequency of Seeking Job Performance Feedback From Co-Workers (Variable: identity_29)

Note: This question was displayed to respondents in a random order with the following two questions.

In order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how FREQUENTLY do you seek information from your co-workers about your work performance? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very Frequently 5%
Frequently 17%
Occasionally 38%
Infrequently 18%
Very Infrequently 22%

3.30 Frequency of Seeking Job Performance Feedback From Supervisor (Variable: identity_30)

Note: This question was displayed to respondents in a random order with the previous question and following question.

In order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how FREQUENTLY do you seek feedback from your supervisor about your work performance? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very Frequently 8%
Frequently 17%
Occasionally 41%
Infrequently 16%
Very Infrequently 17%

3.31 Frequency of Seeking Feedback About Opportunity for Advancement From Supervisors (Variable: identity_31)

Note: This question was displayed to respondents in a random order with the previous two questions.

In order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how FREQUENTLY do you seek feedback from your supervisor about potential for advancement? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very Frequently 6%
Frequently 13%
Occasionally 41%
Infrequently 20%
Very Infrequently 20%

4 Personality Module

4.1 Invitation Choices in Social Scenario (Variable: personality_1)

Wording A

You know three people from work - Person A, Person C, and Person D.
Person D is out-of-town.
You had a recent interaction with Person A and Person C. In the interaction, Person A is just talking to you, and has shifted their body to exclude Person C from the conversation.
You have extra tickets for a movie. You can invite Person A, Person C, and/or Person D. All three people are available to attend.
Who would you invite? Select all that apply. (N = 506)
Item Selected
Person C 68%
Person A 37%
Person D 34%

Wording B

You know three people from work - Person A, Person C, and Person D.
Person D is out-of-town.
You had a recent interaction with Person A and Person C. In the interaction, Person A is just talking to you, and has shifted their body to exclude Person C from the conversation.
You have extra tickets for a movie. You can invite Person A, Person C, and/or Person D. All three people are available to attend.
Who should you invite? Select all that apply. (N = 494)
Item Selected
Person C 72%
Person D 37%
Person A 36%


4.2 Agreement with Social Hierarchies in Society (Variable: personality_2)

Wording A

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

An ideal society requires some groups to be on top and others to be on the bottom. (N = 506)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 21%
Disagree 15%
Somewhat disagree 15%
Neutral 23%
Somewhat agree 15%
Agree 7%
Strongly agree 5%

Wording B

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

An ideal society requires some individuals to be on the top and others to be on the bottom. (N = 494)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 14%
Disagree 15%
Somewhat disagree 14%
Neutral 26%
Somewhat agree 17%
Agree 10%
Strongly agree 4%


4.3 Nostalgia for the Past United States (Variable: personality_3)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

I am nostalgic for the way the United States used to be. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 6%
Disagree 10%
Neither agree nor disagree 29%
Agree 34%
Strongly agree 21%

4.4 Manager Experience Preferences (Variable: personality_4)

Please indicate which option you would prefer.
(N = 1,000)
Response Percent
A mid-level manager of an ethnically diverse team of 10. 65%
A senior manager under the supervision of a Black man. 35%

4.5 Interpretation of Product Pricing Signals (Variable: personality_5)

What does the price of a product typically indicate to you? Select all that apply. (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
Quality 65%
Affordability 52%
Brand reputation 41%
Technology 19%
Sustainability 18%
Innovation 16%
Other (please specify) 5%

4.6 AI Salary Scenario (Variable: personality_6)

Wording A

Imagine that an autonomous, embodied artificial intelligence (a robot that is not owned by a human or organization) is hired to work in the same role as you, performing similar tasks. Which of the following best explains your stance on whether and why the AI should get paid the same salary as you? Select all that apply. (N = 506)
Item Selected
No, the AI should not — because the AI does not have important financial needs (e.g., food, housing, healthcare, hygiene) 35%
No, the AI should not — because paying the AI devalues human labor 31%
No, the AI should not — because AI does not experience emotions, effort, or job satisfaction and does not benefit from wages in this way 31%
Yes, the AI should — because AI performs the same tasks and contributes equally to work outcomes; compensation should be based on performance 10%
Yes, the AI should — because this avoids exploitation of labor for all workers, regardless of their nature. 5%
Other, please specify 4%
Yes, the AI should — because the AI has important financial needs (e.g., charging, travel, internet access, repair) 3%

Wording B

Imagine that an autonomous, embodied artificial intelligence (a robot that is not owned by a human or organization) is hired to work in the same role as you, performing similar tasks. Which of the following best explains your stance on whether and why the AI should get paid a salary? Select all that apply. (N = 494)
Item Selected
No, the AI should not — because the AI does not have important financial needs (e.g., food, housing, healthcare, hygiene) 40%
No, the AI should not — because AI does not experience emotions, effort, or job satisfaction and does not benefit from wages in this way 31%
No, the AI should not — because paying the AI devalues human labor 25%
Yes, the AI should — because AI performs the same tasks and contributes equally to work outcomes; compensation should be based on performance 9%
Yes, the AI should — because the AI has important financial needs (e.g., charging, travel, internet access, repair) 6%
Yes, the AI should — because this avoids exploitation of labor for all workers, regardless of their nature. 5%
Other, please specify 2%


4.7 Most Personally Meaningful Place in Life (Variable: personality_7)

What place in your life are you most attached to? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Home 81%
Someone else’s home 4%
Work 6%
School 2%
Community place 3%
Commercial place 1%
Other (please specify) 3%

4.8 Agreement with Statement: Criminals vs. Non-Criminals (Variable: personality_8)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

Criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Strongly disagree 23%
2 11%
3 10%
4 23%
5 15%
6 7%
7 Strongly agree 11%

4.9 Influence of Natural Order on Moral Judgments (Variable: personality_9)

When evaluating a person’s actions, how much importance do you put on the action belonging to the Natural Order of Things? (“The Natural Order of Things” is “the way things should be”) (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 None at all 13%
2 7%
3 9%
4 30%
5 21%
6 10%
7 A lot 10%

4.10 Guilt About Leisure (Variable: personality_10)

Have you ever felt guilty or bad about spending time on leisure because you thought you should be doing something productive (e.g., work) instead? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes 64%
No 36%

4.11 Perceived Cultural Openness (Variable: personality_11)

How culturally open do you consider yourself to be? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
0 Not open at all 1%
1 Mostly Not Open 3%
2 Somewhat Not Open 5%
3 Somewhat Open 30%
4 Mostly Open 33%
5 Very Open 28%

4.12 Listening Habits and Music Overexposure (Variable: personality_12)

Wording A

You can overexpose yourself to your favorite song and ruin the enjoyable experience of it. Would you continue listening even when you are sick of it? (N = 506)
Response Percent
Yes, I would continue listening. 46%
No, I would stop listening. 54%

Wording B

Would you continue listening to a song even after you are sick of it? (N = 494)
Response Percent
Yes, I would continue listening. 34%
No, I would stop listening. 66%


4.13 Enjoyment of Music Over Time (Variable: personality_13)

Wording A

How much will your enjoyment of your current favorite 150 songs change in the next 10 years? (N = 506)
Response Percent
Will enjoy much less over time 5%
Will enjoy a little less over time 17%
Will enjoy about the same 56%
Will enjoy a little more over time 11%
Will enjoy much more over time 11%

Wording B

How much will your enjoyment of your current favorite 150 songs change in the next 2 years? (N = 494)
Response Percent
Will enjoy much less over time 3%
Will enjoy a little less over time 23%
Will enjoy about the same 58%
Will enjoy a little more over time 8%
Will enjoy much more over time 7%


4.14 Social Media Posting Habits (Variable: personality_14)

Over the past two years, which type of contents have you most frequently posted on social media? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Random events (e.g. daily life updates, memes, spontaneous thoughts) 33%
Moments when I was having fun (e.g. vacation, parties, social gatherings) 27%
Moments when I achieved something (e.g. marriage, awards, graduation, start a new degree or other academic/professional achievements) 11%
Others 8%
I don’t post on social media 21%

4.15 Agreement with Statement: Feeling Invisible (Variable: personality_15)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I feel invisible. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Not at all true 29%
2 13%
3 12%
4 18%
5 16%
6 4%
7 Very true 7%

4.16 Agreement with Statement: Feeling Respected in Daily Interactions (Variable: personality_16)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

I feel respected in most everyday interactions with others. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Not at all true 4%
Mostly untrue 9%
Neither true nor untrue 27%
Mostly true 48%
Very true 12%

4.17 Invitation Choices in Social Scenario (Variable: personality_17)

Wording A

You know three people from work - Person A, Person C, and Person D.
Person D is out-of-town.
You had a recent interaction with Person A and Person C. Everyone is talking, but Person A seemed more interested in what you had to say compared to what Person C had to say. Person A also asked you more questions than they asked Person C.
You have extra tickets for a movie. You can invite Person A, Person C, and/or Person D. All three people are available to attend.
Who would you invite? Select all that apply. (N = 506)
Item Selected
Person A 78%
Person C 38%
Person D 29%

Wording B

You know three people from work - Person A, Person C, and Person D.
Person D is out-of-town.
You had a recent interaction with Person A and Person C. Everyone is talking, but Person A seemed more interested in what you had to say compared to what Person C had to say. Person A also asked you more questions than they asked Person C.
You have extra tickets for a movie. You can invite Person A, Person C, and/or Person D. All three people are available to attend.
Who should you invite? Select all that apply. (N = 494)
Item Selected
Person A 76%
Person C 42%
Person D 30%


4.18 Agreement with Statement: Taking Pleasure in Others’ Failures (Variable: personality_18)

Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
I take pleasure in the failures of others. (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree 55%
Disagree 24%
Neither agree nor disagree 15%
Agree 4%
Strongly agree 2%

4.19 Preference Between Conservation vs. Openness Values (Variable: personality_19)

Please rate which of these two values are more important to you, personally: Conservation (valuing security for myself and my society, leaving up to social expectations, preserving tradition), or Openness (valuing independence of thought and action, looking for new experiences and varied life). (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Definitely Conservation more than Openness 6%
Conservation more than Openness 8%
Somewhat Conservation more than Openness 12%
Neutral 34%
Somewhat Openness more than Conservation 16%
Openness more than Conservation 15%
Definitely Openness more than Conservation 8%

4.20 Preference for More Friends vs. More Money (Variable: personality_20)

Would you prefer to have more friends but less money or more money but fewer friends? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
More money but fewer friends 71%
More friends but less money 29%

4.21 Willingness to Ostracize Someone (Variable: personality_21)

Would you ostracize someone, even if they don’t deserve it? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
1 Definitely would not 55%
2 17%
3 9%
4 13%
5 3%
6 1%
7 Definitely would 2%

4.22 Learning from Everyday Successes (Variable: personality_22)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I learn from everyday successes (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 1%
Disagree 1%
Slightly Disagree 3%
Neutral 15%
Slightly Agree 24%
Agree 39%
Strongly Agree 17%

4.23 Learning from Everyday Failures (Variable: personality_23)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I learn from everyday failures (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 0%
Disagree 1%
Slightly Disagree 1%
Neutral 13%
Slightly Agree 22%
Agree 40%
Strongly Agree 22%

4.24 Everyday Successes as Valuable Experiences (Variable: personality_24)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

Everyday successes are typically valuable experiences (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 1%
Disagree 1%
Slightly Disagree 2%
Neutral 17%
Slightly Agree 23%
Agree 37%
Strongly Agree 19%

4.25 Everyday Failures as Valuable Experiences (Variable: personality_25)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

Everyday failures are typically valuable experiences (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 1%
Disagree 1%
Slightly Disagree 4%
Neutral 18%
Slightly Agree 27%
Agree 34%
Strongly Agree 16%

4.26 Limited Improvement from Everyday Successes (Variable: personality_26)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I don’t improve much from everyday successes (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 13%
Disagree 25%
Slightly Disagree 22%
Neutral 23%
Slightly Agree 10%
Agree 5%
Strongly Agree 2%

4.27 Limited Improvement from Everyday Failures (Variable: personality_27)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I don’t improve much from everyday failures (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 17%
Disagree 28%
Slightly Disagree 24%
Neutral 18%
Slightly Agree 7%
Agree 5%
Strongly Agree 2%

4.28 Everyday Successes Stimulate Thinking (Variable: personality_28)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

Everyday successes really get me thinking (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 1%
Disagree 3%
Slightly Disagree 6%
Neutral 22%
Slightly Agree 26%
Agree 29%
Strongly Agree 13%

4.29 Everyday Failures Stimulate Thinking (Variable: personality_29)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

Everyday failures really get me thinking (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 2%
Disagree 3%
Slightly Disagree 6%
Neutral 17%
Slightly Agree 26%
Agree 32%
Strongly Agree 15%

4.30 Finding Usefulness in Reflecting on Everyday Successes (Variable: personality_30)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I find it useful to think about my everyday successes (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 2%
Disagree 3%
Slightly Disagree 5%
Neutral 21%
Slightly Agree 26%
Agree 30%
Strongly Agree 13%

4.31 Finding Usefulness in Reflecting on Everyday Failures (Variable: personality_31)

Note: Questions personality_22 through personality_31 were displayed in a random order.

I find it useful to think about my everyday failures (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 6%
Disagree 10%
Slightly Disagree 11%
Neutral 20%
Slightly Agree 25%
Agree 18%
Strongly Agree 9%

5 Survey Details

Verasight collected data for this survey from February 28 - March 06, 2025. The sample consists of 4,000 United States adults. All questions were submitted by attendees of the 2025 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of four modules (N = 1,000 per module), each containing an approximately equal subset of the survey questions.

The sampling criteria for this survey were:
1. U.S. adult (age 18+)

The selection criteria for the final sample were:
1. Passed all data quality assurance checks, outlined below

The data are weighted to match the January 2025 Current Population Survey on age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, and metropolitan status, as well as to a running three-year average of partisanship distributions from the Pew Research Center NPORS benchmarking surveys, and population benchmarks of 2024 vote. The margin of sampling error, which accounts for the design effect and is calculated using the classical random sampling formula, is +/- 3.5% for the health module, +/- 3.6% for the identity module, +/- 3.6% for the personality module, and +/- 3.7% for the politics module.

All respondents were recruited from the Verasight Community, which is composed of individuals recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting. All Verasight community members are verified via multi-step authentication, including providing an SMS response from a mobile phone registered with a major U.S. carrier (e.g., no VOIP or internet phones) as well as within-survey technology, including verifying the absence of non-human responses with technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA v3. Those who exhibit low-quality response behaviors over time, such as straight-lining or speeding, are also removed and prohibited from further participation in the community. Verasight Community members receive points for taking surveys that can be redeemed for Venmo or PayPal payments, gift cards, or charitable donations. Respondents are never routed from one survey to another and receive compensation for every invited survey, so there is never an incentive to respond strategically to survey qualification screener questions.

To further ensure data quality, the Verasight data team implements a number of post-data collection quality assurance procedures, including confirming that all responses correspond with U.S. IP addresses, confirming no duplicate respondents, verifying the absence of non-human responses, and removing any respondents who failed in-survey attention, speeding, and/or straight-lining checks. Respondents that completed the survey in less than 30% of the median completion time were removed.

Unmeasured error in this or any other survey may exist. Verasight is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.

 
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