Kirsten Lesage
@kirstenlesage.bsky.social
Mixed-Methods Researcher at Pew Research Center | PhD in Developmental Psychology | she/her
At a great conference on non-religion and secularity in Bratislava, Slovakia this week!
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September 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
At a great conference on non-religion and secularity in Bratislava, Slovakia this week!
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New report out today from @pewresearch.org showing 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack.
And it's not just happening to older adults! About a quarter of 18-29 year olds say they have had three or more of these scams/attacks happen to them!
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And it's not just happening to older adults! About a quarter of 18-29 year olds say they have had three or more of these scams/attacks happen to them!
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July 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New report out today from @pewresearch.org showing 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack.
And it's not just happening to older adults! About a quarter of 18-29 year olds say they have had three or more of these scams/attacks happen to them!
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And it's not just happening to older adults! About a quarter of 18-29 year olds say they have had three or more of these scams/attacks happen to them!
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Highly recommend pottery painting as a fun team bonding activity! Love how my vase turned out!
July 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Highly recommend pottery painting as a fun team bonding activity! Love how my vase turned out!
But most Americans who engage in astrology, tarot cards or fortune-telling say they do it for fun, rather than for insights or guidance on life decisions.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
But most Americans who engage in astrology, tarot cards or fortune-telling say they do it for fun, rather than for insights or guidance on life decisions.
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Interestingly, about half of LGBT Americans (54%) consult astrology or a horoscope at least yearly – roughly twice the share among U.S. adults overall (28%).
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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Interestingly, about half of LGBT Americans (54%) consult astrology or a horoscope at least yearly – roughly twice the share among U.S. adults overall (28%).
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- 28% of U.S. adults consult astrology or a horoscope at least once or twice a year or more
-11% of Americans consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year+
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-11% of Americans consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year+
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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
- 28% of U.S. adults consult astrology or a horoscope at least once or twice a year or more
-11% of Americans consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year+
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-11% of Americans consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year+
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Excited to present on "A closer examination of the gender gap in knowledge assessments: Are women more likely than men to say, “I don’t know?”" at WAPOR this morning!
May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Excited to present on "A closer examination of the gender gap in knowledge assessments: Are women more likely than men to say, “I don’t know?”" at WAPOR this morning!
In St. Louis for WAPOR this week! Looking forward to hearing presentations about public opinion research around the world and presenting on Thursday!
May 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In St. Louis for WAPOR this week! Looking forward to hearing presentations about public opinion research around the world and presenting on Thursday!
We found that even in countries where comparatively few people view religion as very important, many do hold beliefs in spirits and/or life after death. E.g., in Japan, 7% of adults say religion is very important in their lives, but 47% say there probably or definitely is life after death!
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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We found that even in countries where comparatively few people view religion as very important, many do hold beliefs in spirits and/or life after death. E.g., in Japan, 7% of adults say religion is very important in their lives, but 47% say there probably or definitely is life after death!
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This report also takes a closer look at more "traditional" measures of formal, organized religion (e.g., frequency of religious service attendance) AND newer measures that get at a range of spiritual beliefs and practices (e.g., belief that spells or curses can influence people's lives)
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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This report also takes a closer look at more "traditional" measures of formal, organized religion (e.g., frequency of religious service attendance) AND newer measures that get at a range of spiritual beliefs and practices (e.g., belief that spells or curses can influence people's lives)
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Belief in spirits & life after death is fairly common around the world! AND this is true regardless of religious identity! e.g., 83% of adults in India, which has a Hindu majority say that animals can have spirits or spiritual energies, as do 76% in Christian-majority Argentina
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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Belief in spirits & life after death is fairly common around the world! AND this is true regardless of religious identity! e.g., 83% of adults in India, which has a Hindu majority say that animals can have spirits or spiritual energies, as do 76% in Christian-majority Argentina
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This is amazing. Highly recommend reading through these beautiful slides as they are both informative and extremely relatable 🤭 Your future self and your colleagues will thank you.
April 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is amazing. Highly recommend reading through these beautiful slides as they are both informative and extremely relatable 🤭 Your future self and your colleagues will thank you.
Back in the studio today for more interviews with journalists for our latest report on religious switching!
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April 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Back in the studio today for more interviews with journalists for our latest report on religious switching!
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Christianity & Buddhism have the biggest losses from religious switching. In the U.S., Christianity has lost 6 people for every person it has gained through religious switching. But in a handful of countries (e.g., Singapore), Christianity is making small gains from religious switching.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Christianity & Buddhism have the biggest losses from religious switching. In the U.S., Christianity has lost 6 people for every person it has gained through religious switching. But in a handful of countries (e.g., Singapore), Christianity is making small gains from religious switching.
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In fact, the religious unaffiliated (atheists, agnostics, "nothing in particular") have the biggest gains from religious switching. In Italy, for example, the religiously unaffiliated have gained nearly 29 people for every person they have lost through religious switching.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In fact, the religious unaffiliated (atheists, agnostics, "nothing in particular") have the biggest gains from religious switching. In Italy, for example, the religiously unaffiliated have gained nearly 29 people for every person they have lost through religious switching.
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Most of the switching is disaffiliation – people leaving the religion of their childhood and no longer identifying with any religion. And most of this disaffiliation is from Christianity.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Most of the switching is disaffiliation – people leaving the religion of their childhood and no longer identifying with any religion. And most of this disaffiliation is from Christianity.
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We found many people are leaving their childhood religions. But the rates of switching do range across the countries surveyed. In South Korea, 50% of adults have changed religions since childhood, while in other countries like Bangladesh, <1% have switched religions.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We found many people are leaving their childhood religions. But the rates of switching do range across the countries surveyed. In South Korea, 50% of adults have changed religions since childhood, while in other countries like Bangladesh, <1% have switched religions.
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But there is some variation across the 18 countries surveyed! For example, in Argentina, people say the best age to get married is 28.9, while in Bangladesh, 21.2 is considered the ideal age for marriage, on average.
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
But there is some variation across the 18 countries surveyed! For example, in Argentina, people say the best age to get married is 28.9, while in Bangladesh, 21.2 is considered the ideal age for marriage, on average.
These questions were also asked in 18 mostly middle-income countries. On average, many people say it’s ideal to get married, have first child, and buy a home by 30.
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
These questions were also asked in 18 mostly middle-income countries. On average, many people say it’s ideal to get married, have first child, and buy a home by 30.
What’s the best age to get married, have kids, buy a home, & retire?
Many Americans say there is no best age for each of these. But for those who do specify an age, here’s what they say on average, according to a new Pew survey:
-Marriage: 26.5
-First child: 27.3
-Buy a home: 28.8
-Retire: 61.8
Many Americans say there is no best age for each of these. But for those who do specify an age, here’s what they say on average, according to a new Pew survey:
-Marriage: 26.5
-First child: 27.3
-Buy a home: 28.8
-Retire: 61.8
March 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
What’s the best age to get married, have kids, buy a home, & retire?
Many Americans say there is no best age for each of these. But for those who do specify an age, here’s what they say on average, according to a new Pew survey:
-Marriage: 26.5
-First child: 27.3
-Buy a home: 28.8
-Retire: 61.8
Many Americans say there is no best age for each of these. But for those who do specify an age, here’s what they say on average, according to a new Pew survey:
-Marriage: 26.5
-First child: 27.3
-Buy a home: 28.8
-Retire: 61.8
How do Americans view Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg?
A new Pew Research Center survey found the majority of Republicans view Musk favorably while the majority of Democrats view him unfavorably. But majorities of both groups view Zuckerberg unfavorably.
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A new Pew Research Center survey found the majority of Republicans view Musk favorably while the majority of Democrats view him unfavorably. But majorities of both groups view Zuckerberg unfavorably.
Read more: pewrsr.ch/3X2h0J9
February 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
How do Americans view Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg?
A new Pew Research Center survey found the majority of Republicans view Musk favorably while the majority of Democrats view him unfavorably. But majorities of both groups view Zuckerberg unfavorably.
Read more: pewrsr.ch/3X2h0J9
A new Pew Research Center survey found the majority of Republicans view Musk favorably while the majority of Democrats view him unfavorably. But majorities of both groups view Zuckerberg unfavorably.
Read more: pewrsr.ch/3X2h0J9
New report from Pew Research Center on teens, social media & technology:
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Snapchat continue to be the most common platforms teens have ever used - though the report gets into interesting differences by gender and race & ethnicity.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3ZT48Y0
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Snapchat continue to be the most common platforms teens have ever used - though the report gets into interesting differences by gender and race & ethnicity.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3ZT48Y0
December 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New report from Pew Research Center on teens, social media & technology:
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Snapchat continue to be the most common platforms teens have ever used - though the report gets into interesting differences by gender and race & ethnicity.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3ZT48Y0
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Snapchat continue to be the most common platforms teens have ever used - though the report gets into interesting differences by gender and race & ethnicity.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3ZT48Y0
New from Pew Research Center: How Americans View Climate Change & Policies to Address the Issue
One finding I found interesting: About half of U.S. adults (48%) are confused about all the information out there
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3D7bWMN
One finding I found interesting: About half of U.S. adults (48%) are confused about all the information out there
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3D7bWMN
December 9, 2024 at 8:43 PM
New from Pew Research Center: How Americans View Climate Change & Policies to Address the Issue
One finding I found interesting: About half of U.S. adults (48%) are confused about all the information out there
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3D7bWMN
One finding I found interesting: About half of U.S. adults (48%) are confused about all the information out there
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3D7bWMN
First snow of the season!!! ❄️☃️
November 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM
First snow of the season!!! ❄️☃️
New from Pew Research Center: More Americans say DEI practices help rather than hurt Black, Hispanic and Asian men and women, as well as White women in the workplace.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3AMOLXg
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November 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM
New from Pew Research Center: More Americans say DEI practices help rather than hurt Black, Hispanic and Asian men and women, as well as White women in the workplace.
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3AMOLXg
Read more at: pewrsr.ch/3AMOLXg