"Survey Confirms that Americans Are Overworked, Overspent, and Rethinking the American Dream"
Sarah Roberts
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Discussion of a public opinion poll conducted by Widmeyer Research and Polling (Washington, D.C.): "Americans take pride in being a hardworking bunch. But a new nationwide survey reveals that many Americans are feeling a bit overworked — and overspent, as well. The poll, conducted in August 2004 on behalf of the Center for a New American Dream by Widmeyer Communications, represents our most extensive survey of American values and aspirations to date. The results were fairly conclusive. At a time when Americans are divided politically, they seem to agree on one thing: we aren't focused on what really matters.....Eighty-five percent of Americans feel that society’s priorities are 'out of whack.' Ninety-three percent agree that Americans are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community. Almost as many (over 8 in 10) say they would be more satisfied with life if they just had less stress."
Discussion of a public opinion poll conducted by Widmeyer Research and Polling (Washington, D.C.): "Americans take pride in being a hardworking bunch. But a new nationwide survey reveals that many Americans are feeling a bit overworked — and overspent, as well. The poll, conducted in August 2004 on behalf of the Center for a New American Dream by Widmeyer Communications, represents our most extensive survey of American values and aspirations to date. The results were fairly conclusive. At a time when Americans are divided politically, they seem to agree on one thing: we aren't focused on what really matters.....Eighty-five percent of Americans feel that society’s priorities are 'out of whack.' Ninety-three percent agree that Americans are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community. Almost as many (over 8 in 10) say they would be more satisfied with life if they just had less stress."
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Washington, D.C.: Center for a New American Dream (July 2004)
Washington, D.C.: Center for a New American Dream (July 2004)
