A nationally representative Annenberg survey finds that Americans’ opposition to local data centers has risen sharply since last spring.
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Hypertension Patients Have Greater Intentions to Take Medication, Lesser Intentions to Change Lifestyle
Having high blood pressure is associated with greater intentions to follow recommendations to take medication but lesser intentions to make lifestyle changes.
New Study Explains When Some Conspiracy Beliefs Can Lead to Action
A study co-authored by APPC Director Dolores Albarracín identifies three characteristics that help determine when conspiracy beliefs are most likely to shape real-world behavior.
Most Americans Are Unsure Which Vaccines the CDC Recommends During Pregnancy
Most Americans are unaware or unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends during pregnancy, an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey finds.
FactCheck.org Wins Sigma Delta Chi Award for Fact-Checking Tariff Claims
FactCheck.org has been awarded the Society of Professional Journalists' 2025 Award for Fact Checking for articles fact-checking President Donald Trump's claims about tariffs.
Penn Professor Dolores Albarracín Is New Director of Annenberg Public Policy Center
Penn PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín is the new director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, where she will develop an initiative dedicated to communication policy.
Jury Service Boosts Public Trust in Courts, But Fewer Americans Are Serving
In a new Judicature article, APPC scholars note that, while jury service is associated with more positive attitudes toward courts, opportunities to serve on a jury are shrinking.
Americans Split on Fluoridation; Opposition by MAHA Supporters Notable
A new Annenberg survey finds that Americans are divided on support for public water fluoridation, with MAHA supporters notably more skeptical.
Maternal Health Knowledge Is Strong but Gaps Remain, Survey Finds
Many Americans remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, according to a new APPC survey.
What Makes Messages Persuasive?
Penn researchers led by PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín studied the persuasive impact of messages expressing attitudes, describing behaviors, or combining both.