Is U.S. fertility at an all-time low? Two of three measures point to yes
A key U.S. fertility rate has reached a record low for the fourth year in a row. But is it really a record low? The short answer: It’s complicated. The post Is U.S. fertility at an all-time low? Two of...
View Article8 facts about American dads
The changing role of fathers has introduced new challenges as dads juggle the competing demands of family and work. The post 8 facts about American dads appeared first on Pew Research Center.
View ArticleAmericans 60 and older are spending more time in front of their screens than...
Those 60 and older now spend more than half of their daily leisure time, four hours and 16 minutes, in front of screens. The post Americans 60 and older are spending more time in front of their screens...
View ArticleOn average, older adults spend over half their waking hours alone
Alone time for older Americans amounts to about seven hours a day. Time spent alone rises to over 10 hours a day among those living on their own. The post On average, older adults spend over half their...
View ArticleWhy is the teen birth rate falling?
The U.S. teen birth rate is at a record low, dropping below 18 births per 1,000 girls and women ages 15 to 19 in 2018. What’s behind the recent trends? The post Why is the teen birth rate falling?...
View ArticleHispanic women no longer account for the majority of immigrant births in the...
Much of the downturn in the share of immigrant births to Hispanics has been driven by a decline in births among Mexican-origin women. The post Hispanic women no longer account for the majority of...
View ArticleFor U.S. teens today, summer means more schooling and less leisure time than...
Compared with 10 years ago, American teens are devoting more of their time in the summer to educational activities and less time to leisure. The post For U.S. teens today, summer means more schooling...
View ArticleMarriage and Cohabitation in the U.S.
As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage – or forgoing it altogether – the share who have ever lived with an unmarried partner has been on the rise. The post Marriage and Cohabitation in the U.S....
View ArticleAmong 41 countries, only U.S. lacks paid parental leave
Despite parents' shifting responsibilities, the U.S. is the only one of 41 nations that does not mandate any paid leave for new parents. The post Among 41 countries, only U.S. lacks paid parental leave...
View ArticleThe way U.S. teens spend their time is changing, but differences between boys...
Teens are spending their time differently than they did a decade ago, but gender differences remain in time spent on leisure, grooming, homework, housework and errands. The post The way U.S. teens...
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