Women's State of Mind Study: What Members Said
Amidst the upcoming presidential election, concerns about the economy and unrest in multiple areas around the world, SheSpeaks fielded the Women's State of Mind Survey last month and over 1,200 of you took the time to weigh-in and share your opinions with us!
While macro economic indicators remain strong for the US economy, the latest SheSpeaks 2024 Women’s State of Mind survey indicates that women do not feel confident about the US economy.
Top Line Study Findings
Below are are some highlighted insights that emerged from our study.- The country is headed in the wrong direction
- Women overwhelming believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, up 40% from Dec 2023
- The 2024 Election is still wide open
- 41% of women say they are undecided about who they will vote for in the 2024 election
- Women are increasingly concerned about the economy
- 51% think the economy is getting worse, up 34% from 2023
- In addition to the economy, national security & healthcare are the two biggest issues for the 2024 election
- Top 4 issues for the 2024 election are:
- Economy (61%)
- Healthcare (53%)
- National security (46%)
- Social issues, including abortion rights (44%)
- Lowest on the list: Climate change (22%)
- Top 4 issues for the 2024 election are:
- While declining in importance, Network TV is still the #1 news source for women
- Online (#2 news source) has eclipsed Cable News, which is now tied with Social Media as the #3 news source
Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winners SheSpeaks members lughead13, drydock2 and KariLorr.
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nicewoman | Dunmore, PAI agreed this finding
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amos312 | Chase City, VAFor the most part yes. I'm very concerned about the economy.
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nancyevens | Tinley Park, ILI mostly agree, but social issues should probably be higher on the list in my opinion.
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lisahillberg | SAN ANTONIO, TXI most definitely agree with most of all the following comments listed. Social issues are a huge one as well. People forget how they were raised with manners and common courtesy?s?Our choices as Women have been taken away from us and we are moving backwards.
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itselainey | Riverside, CAI agree that the world is not right today and that the country is headed in the wrong direction!
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kellil | WARSAW, NYI would love to win!
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ghpc70 | CROWN POINT, INI agree with most comments. Social issues is a huge one as well. Our choice has been taken away and we are moving backwards.
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ghpc70 | CROWN POINT, INI agree with most comments. Social issues is a huge one as well. Our choice has been taken away and we are moving backwards.
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cicib1 | RENO, NV100% agree
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smates | candia, NHClimate change and social issues are top priority for me.
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tlm2453 | Detroit Lakes, MNAgree with some of the comments. So many things on the lists are important it was hard to pinpoint some over others. I know who I'm voting for and was surprised the social issues and climate change did not rank higher.
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tiffie555 | WESTLAKE VLG, CAAbsolutely
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wizardewu | SHUTESBURY, MAI agree with some of these findings, but think that social issues and climate change should be more top of mind.
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nagroskopf | NORTH MANKATO, MNI agree with most of the findings!
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alzak1 | Hillsdale, MII am undecided. I think we not in a recession. I think economy is good
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