Insights into how Young Americans (ages 18-30) are influenced and influence others to act on social issues and major social movements

A new research study released today, Influencing Young America to Act, provides insights into how Young Americans (ages 18-30) are influenced and influence others to act on social issues and major social movements.
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Report Highlights
  • TV news media is a leading influencer of knowledge about social issues.
  • Young Americans' trust in government is low – but its trust in corporations is even lower.
  • They believe the best way to bring about change is to vote … and 66% intend to do so this November.
  • 48 percent are concerned by the direction of the country, compared with 27 percent who believe it is on track.
What do Young Americans care most about?
  1. Civil rights/racial discrimination
  2. Gun safety
  3. Immigration
  4. Climate change


Background

These findings and more are based on a nationally representative sample of 1,100 young adults ages 18-30. The report is the first in an ongoing series that will explore how Americans in their formative years are influenced to care about movements and social issues and to act on them.



The report is part of a new initiative by Cause and Social Influence, which is supported by the Case Foundation.

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