The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sociological Research Institute is launching the “Nebraska Snapshot” series, highlighting Nebraska perspectives from gold-standard research.
The bimonthly report will share data from the most recent Nebraska Social Indicators Survey, which the department conducts annually among Nebraskans. Historical data may also be included if the topic requires it.
“This snapshot of Nebraska highlights what Nebraskans think, feel and act,” said Amanda Gunshart, assistant director of research and methodology. “The Snapshot series returns to her NASIS original purpose of providing information to Nebraskans.”
This annual survey, used by researchers, state agencies, and policy makers, also includes core questionnaires that delve into demographics, quality of life measures, educational attainment, community satisfaction, and other variables. I am. These core questions will inform much of the Nebraska Snapshot series, Gunshart said.
The first issue, a survey of how Nebraskans feel about the direction of their state and country, is available now at https://bosr.unl.edu/nebraska-snapshot-series. Masu. Each snapshot of Nebraska focuses on one topic of his.
“This snapshot is a quick look at what Nebraskans are thinking,” Gunshart said. “We hope it will be useful to the public, researchers, and policymakers. Our initial report shows that some Nebraskans believe their state is heading in the wrong direction. That begs the question: How can we reach out to people who feel that way?”
In the first Nebraska snapshot, 43% of Nebraska adults believe the state is heading in the right direction, while 26% feel the state is heading in the wrong direction, and 31% feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. I feel unsure.
When asked about the direction of the U.S., only 11% think the country is heading in the right direction, 70% think it’s heading in the wrong direction, and 19% are unsure. Answered.
Additional highlights from the survey:
> People 65 and older are significantly more likely than younger adults to think Nebraska is moving in the right direction. 48% of adults 65 and older feel that way, compared to 43% of adults 45-64 and 40% of people 19-44.
> A majority of Republicans (61%) think Nebraska is headed in the right direction, compared to just 16% of Democrats and 41% of independents.
> People of color are significantly more positive than white respondents about the direction of the country (30% vs. 9%), but a majority of each group believes the country is heading in the wrong direction (white respondents 74% of adults and 48% of adults) of color).
> More than half (57%) of adults who live on farms think Nebraska is headed in the right direction, compared to 49% of adults who live in open countryside and 41% of adults who live in towns and cities. Compare with
All Nebraska snapshots are available at https://bosr.unl.edu/nebraska-snapshot-series.
