Americans Haven't Been Satisfied With the Country in 20 Years. What's to Blame?
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Recent polling data from Gallup suggests a majority of Americans have not been satisfied with the state of the country since January 2004. The financial crisis of 2008, the rise of social media, and the Covid-19 pandemic are identified as the three factors contributing to America's 20-year-long sour mood. The trend of dissatisfaction began around 2004 and hit its lowest point in October 2008 after the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the start of the global financial crisis. The Great Recession, which affected people across all income levels, led to a long economic downturn. Satisfaction levels briefly rose in 2009 and 2010 but fluctuated until 2016 when the election of Donald Trump temporarily increased satisfaction levels. However, satisfaction levels declined again, reaching a low of 11% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the contested presidential election, and supply chain and labor disruptions. The rise of social media has also played a role in Americans' dissatisfaction, with the algorithms and content segmentation leading to increased polarization. Notably, while Americans express dissatisfaction with the country, they remain generally satisfied with their personal lives. The article suggests that cognitive dissonance may be at play, where people can latch onto economic problems but still find personal satisfaction.
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https://www.newsweek.com/americans-disatisfied-country-data-gallup-trends-1903166
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