Polling Institute at Saint Leo University

As Earth Day Approaches, Concern About Climate Change, Environment Decreases, According to New Saint Leo University Poll

Democrats express more concern about climate change

Nearly one-half of Americans say global climate change is caused by a combination of human activity and nature

Support for canceling the Keystone Pipeline plummets from 2021

ST. LEO, FL – Americans are less concerned about global climate change and the environment now than in previous years, a new Saint Leo University Polling Institute survey shows […]

By University Communications|April 21st, 2022|Institute|0 Comments

Public Opinion of Pope Francis, Catholic Church Holds Steady, New Saint Leo University Polling Institute Survey Shows

Most disagree with the pope’s comments suggesting people are selfish for choosing pets over parenthood, but faculty experts say context is needed

Poll shows strong agreement with Pope Francis’ thoughts on parents supporting their gay children

ST. LEO, FL – Public opinion of Pope Francis is holding steady, according to a new Saint Leo University Polling Institute survey with 54.4 percent of […]

By University Communications|April 14th, 2022|Institute|Comments Off

Saint Leo University Poll Shows Americans Say Politicians Should Not Be Denied Communion for Supporting Access to Legal Abortion

Florida and national polling shows most want their politicians to be spiritual and have deep faith.

Too many politicians use public displays of faith to boost their image, poll shows.

ST. LEO, FL – In addition to favorability of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church, the Saint Leo University Polling Institute also examined Americans’ thoughts on faith and politics.

Polling was […]

By University Communications|April 14th, 2022|Institute|Comments Off

Concern About COVID-19 Decreases, More than Half of Americans Say ‘It’s Time to Move On,’ New Saint Leo U Polling Institute Survey Shows

Respondents split on vaccine and mask mandates, but more than half would be vaccinated if required to travel by air or take a cruise.

One-third say they lost loved one, friend, or co-worker to COVID-19.

ST. LEO, FL – As the Omicron subvariant BA.2 of COVID-19 became dominant worldwide, the percentage of Americans concerned about the virus decreased, according to a new […]

By University Communications|April 7th, 2022|Institute|0 Comments

Support for Teaching CRT in Schools Split, New Saint Leo University Poll Shows

Parents learned more about their children’s education during remote learning and COVID-19 pandemic and should have access to curriculum, among findings.

Book bans not supported by Americans or Floridians

ST. LEO, FL ¬ Parental involvement, cameras in the classroom, book bans, and the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) are education issues examined in a new Saint Leo University Polling Institute survey […]

By University Communications|April 4th, 2022|Institute|0 Comments

DeSantis Job Approval at 58.8 Percent, Saint Leo University Poll Shows While Handling of COVID Pandemic Equally Approved

Florida Governor Also Leads Potential Democratic Challengers for Job Democrat Demings Trails U.S. Senator Rubio in U.S. Senate Race

ST. LEO, FL – The most recent poll of 500 Floridians by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (polls.saintleo.edu) shows that more than half of respondents (58.8 percent) say they approve of the job Governor Ron DeSantis is doing, a slight increase […]

By University Communications|March 30th, 2022|Institute|Comments Off