see Top 5 Fears of Americans
Top 5 Fears of Americans1. Walking alone at night
2. Identity theft
3. Internet safety
4. Becoming a victim of a mass or random shooting
5. Public speaking
Top 5 Worries and Concerns
1. Having our identity stolen on the Internet
2. Corporate surveillance of Internet activity
3. Running out of money in the future
4. Government surveillance of Internet activity
5. Becoming ill/sick (This survey was conducted before the Ebola virus made its way to American shores and the 24/7 news cycle.)
Top 5 Most Feared Natural Disasters
1. Tornado/hurricane
2. Earthquakes
3. Floods
4. Pandemic or major epidemic
5. Power outage
The Disaster Disconnect
The Chapman Survey showed that we have quite a lot of fear about natural disasters. However, only about 25 percent of us have bothered to put together a disaster preparedness kit (food, water, medical supplies, clothing). We think it’s coming, but most of us are not prepared. Follow-up studies will analyze why that is.
The Crime Rate: Reality vs. Perception
This many people think the following crimes are happening more or a lot more than they did 20 years ago:
82.9% - school shootings
65.7% - human trafficking
64.4% - gang violence
63.2% - pedophilia
59.6% - sexual assault
56.9% - child abduction
Those perceptions persist despite FBI reports showing that violent
crime rates have been decreasing steadily over the past 20 years.65.7% - human trafficking
64.4% - gang violence
63.2% - pedophilia
59.6% - sexual assault
56.9% - child abduction
Top 3 Fear Factors
1. Low education: People with lower levels of education, especially those with a high school diploma/GED or less, have higher levels of fear.
2. Talk TV: The survey found a link between watching a lot of TV talk shows and fear. It was unclear if people felt more fear because they watched a lot of talk TV or if the they watched a lot of talk TV because they had already had a lot of fear.
3. True Crime TV: There’s no shortage of true crime TV, and the more you watch, the higher your levels of fear.
Other factors that affect our level of fear, as well as what we fear, include gender, political leanings, and work status, among other things. A healthy dose of fear can be a good thing. It’s our internal red flag warning system. When we feel fear, we’re likely to take action to protect ourselves. However, too much fear, or unwarranted fear, can hamper our ability to function. Every once in awhile, it’s a good idea to take a step back and examine the reality of our fears.
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