Among the following, which do you think has played the biggest role in any overall change in Americans' happiness since the 2010s?

Among the following, which do you think has played the biggest role in any overall change in Americans' happiness since the 2010s? Published on May 4, 2026 → Survey conducted on May 4, 2026 on 20361 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Politics

30%

The economy

23%

COVID

10%

Smartphones

Social media

15%

Something else

Not sure

13%

Politics

30%

The economy

23%

COVID

10%

Smartphones

Social media

15%

Something else

Not sure

13%

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