A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) from May 1-18, 2026, reveals a significant decline in American pride and a growing ideological divide among citizens. The survey shows that only 51% of Americans report being extremely or very proud of their nationality, a decrease from 82% in 2013. Additionally, less than half of Democrats consider being born in America, believing in God, or being Christian as important to national identity, while majorities of Republicans hold these views. The belief in the American Dream has also diminished, particularly among younger Americans, with only 36% of those aged 18 to 29 believing that hard work leads to success, down from 50% in 2024. PRRI president Robert P. Jones noted that the survey reflects increasing polarization, with Republicans and non-Republicans having divergent views on faith, democracy, and national identity. Only 18% of Americans expressed pride in the current functioning of democracy in the country.
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- loaded language: 'profound identity crisis'
- loaded language: 'gripped America'
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Survey Indicates Decline in American Pride and Unity
A recent PRRI survey indicates a marked decline in American pride, with only 51% of citizens expressing strong national pride, down from 82% in 2013. The survey highlights a growing ideological divide, particularly on issues of faith and identity, and reveals that belief in the American Dream has decreased among younger generations.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'fallen off a cliff'
- ✕ loaded language: 'profound identity crisis'
- ✕ loaded language: 'gripped America'
- ✕ loaded language: 'retreating into ideological camps'
- ✕ loaded language: 'threats to democracy'
- ✕ loaded language: 'outliers'
- ✕ framing: American pride has fallen off a cliff
- ✕ framing: a country that's increasingly divided
- ✕ framing: Republicans as outliers
- ✕ editorializing: Democracies can survive policy brawls. They struggle to function when citizens lose faith in shared institutions, abandon a common civic story and use politics to replace religion and community.
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American pride has fallen off a cliff
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Survey Indicates Decline in American Pride and Unity