2015-09-28-皮尤-Mixed_Views_of_Initial_U.S._Response_to_Europe_s_Migrant_Crisis_11页_393kb

Summary of Mixed Views of Initial U.S. Response to Europe's Migrant Crisis

Core Content

This report by the Pew Research Center, released on September 29, 2015, presents findings from a national survey conducted from September 22-27, 2015, involving 1,502 adults. The survey assesses public opinion on the U.S. response to the influx of migrants into Europe, particularly from Syria and other conflict zones.

Main Points

• Public Awareness:

  • 55% of respondents have heard a lot about the migrant crisis in Europe.
  • 32% have heard a little.
  • Only 12% have heard nothing about the situation.

• Public Approval of U.S. Response:

  • A narrow majority (51%) approve of the U.S. decision to increase the number of refugees it accepts.
  • 45% disapprove.
  • 4% are unsure or refuse to answer.

• Partisan Divide:

  • Democrats approve of the U.S. decision by a 69%-29% margin.
  • Republicans disapprove by a 67%-30% margin.
  • Overall, the U.S. response is seen as doing more than it should by 44%, about what it should by 31%, and doing less by 19%.

• Demographic Differences:

  • Hispanics: 66% approve of the U.S. decision to accept more refugees, while 27% disapprove.
  • Blacks: 58% approve, 39% disapprove.
  • Whites: 46% approve, 50% disapprove.
  • Age: Younger adults (18-29) are more likely to approve (63%), while older adults (65+) are more likely to disapprove (57%).
  • Education: Those with post-graduate degrees (67%) and college degrees (61%) show strong support for increasing refugee acceptance, whereas those without a college degree (47%) are more divided.
  • Religion:
    • Catholics: 59% approve, 38% disapprove.
    • White evangelical Protestants: 31% approve, 65% disapprove.
    • White mainline Protestants: 42% approve, 53% disapprove.
    • Unaffiliated: 60% approve, 36% disapprove.

Key Information

• Survey Methodology:

  • Conducted via telephone interviews.
  • Combined landline and cell phone samples.
  • Respondents were weighted to match demographic and geographic data from the 2013 American Community Survey and the 2014 National Health Interview Survey.
  • The survey had a margin of error of ±2.9 percentage points for the total sample at the 95% confidence level.

• Additional Context:

  • The U.S. decision to increase refugee acceptance is viewed differently across various subgroups.
  • Among those who approve, 51% believe the U.S. should be doing more, while among those who disapprove, 37% believe it should be doing more and 37% believe it should be doing less.
  • The report also includes data on opinions about the Tea Party movement, which is not directly related to the migrant crisis but provides context on political affiliations.

Conclusion

The U.S. response to the European migrant crisis is viewed with mixed public opinion, with strong support from Democrats and certain demographic groups such as Hispanics, younger adults, and those with higher education levels. However, there is significant opposition, particularly from Republicans and white evangelical Protestants. The report highlights the importance of understanding these differences in shaping policy and public engagement.