Latest Barna Survey Finds 92 Percent of Americans Support Traditional Family Values
"Media reports have concluded that people have moved past 'traditional family values' to more progressive social ideas. However, the people weren't aware of that shift.... They remain worried about the moral condition of the nation precisely because they see things moving in a direction that scares them."
(Ventura, California)—A recent survey by the Barna Group found some interesting perceptions of Americans on how they view themselves in relation to society.
After gathering results from interviews with over 4,000 adults, in a nationally representative sampling of Americans, Barna's research showed that a vast majority see themselves as "independent thinkers" (95%). Even more, (98%) said they were "loyal and reliable," and four-out-of-five claim to be making a "positive difference in the world."
Although 75% of Americans surveyed stated they were "very open" to alternative moral values, most respondents (92%) asserted that they support traditional family values, while 86% of Americans are "concerned about the moral state of the nation."
Noting the lean toward supporting family values, George Barna added, "Media reports have concluded that people have moved past 'traditional family values' to more progressive social ideas. However, the people weren't aware of that shift. The research suggests that people are open to discussion about values and lifestyles, but they are not as open to changing what they believe to be acceptable behavior or policy. They remain worried about the moral condition of the nation precisely because they see things moving in a direction that scares them."
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