The future of our country is a “significant source of stress,” according to 77% of Americans, followed by the economy (73%) and the next election (69%), according to a recent American Psychological Association (APA) poll.
In August 2024, the “Stress in America” online study examined the possible effects of election outcomes, including on our personal relationships, by surveying 3,000 American adults of various political persuasions.
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Approximately one-third (32%) of adults reported that the political environment had strained their relationship with family members, and 30% reported spending less time with them.
According to 28% of American adults, they have “nothing in common” with people who hold different political views, and half of them acknowledged that conflicts surrounding social and political issues made them want to interact with others less.
An unexpected ban at a fall wedding is the result of election-related issues.
According to a different study conducted in August 2024 by LifeStance Health, a network of mental health services with its main office in Scottsdale, Arizona, 44% of Americans have had personal disputes as a result of conversations about politics or elections.
