As Arizonan’s head to the polls today for the primary election, many are evidently feeling added stress about the 2024 election after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, according to a new survey by the Thriving Center of Psychology. According to the survey, 72% of Americans are stressing about the upcoming presidential election. That’s up from 53% before the assassination attempt.
When asked what their top concerns are, Americans said:
- Misinformation and disinformation: 65%
- Election outcome: 64%
- More political violence: 60%
- Polarization and social division: 59%
- Media coverage and bias: 49%
The survey also highlights the election’s broader impact on Americans’ health and relationships, with half fearing for their personal safety and 30% reporting lost friendships due to political differences. To cope, a majority try to disengage from news and social media.
See the full survey results here: https://thrivingcenterofpsych.com/blog/political-anxiety-statistics/
