Research Findings

A paper by APPC researchers finds that media coverage of civilian casualties in allied countries increases public support for U.S. involvement in conflicts.

An APPC survey finds that RSV vaccines to protect older adults and newborns have become more widely accepted by the public over the last year.

APPC survey finds that many Americans are unfamiliar with Whooping Cough symptoms and do not know that the Tdap vaccine protects against it.

An APPC analysis shows an uptick in news stories supporting the myth that the suicide rate increases during the holiday season.

A paper by APPC researchers identifies the advantages of an innovative approach to countering misinformation called “bypassing," which may have advantages over the standard approach to correcting inaccurate statements.

APPC data show that less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.

APPC survey data show that public recall of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number has grown slowly since its introduction in July 2022.

APPC study shows only one in five parents watched the debates with their children, despite importance of intergenerational debate viewing.

An APPC study finds that while public worry about contracting RSV has dropped significantly in the past year, worry about flu and Covid-19 has not.

APPC survey reveals room for improvement in public knowledge about mosquito-spread viruses, despite the increasing frequency of related epidemics.