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1956-1960: (Same introduction as in VCF0805 [CARD WITH RESPONSES SHOWN]). 1968,1980: Now I’d like to read some of the things people tell us when we interview them (1968: and ask you; 1980: As I read, please tell me) whether you agree or disagree with them. 1972: I’d like you to tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of these next six statements. 1976: I am going to read you two statements about US foreign policy and I would like you to tell me whether you agree or disagree with each statement 1984-1988,1992: I am going to read a statement about US foreign policy, and I would like you to tell me whether you agree or disagree. 1990,1994-LATER: Do you agree or disagree with this statement. ALL YEARS: ‘This country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world.’
U.S. better off unconcerned with rest of world · Asked in 23 waves, 1956–2024 · 53,930 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
Codes that include 'no Pre/Post IW' were dropped for respondents without that interview. Dropped only in years where the codebook names a design split (alternate form, half sample, abbreviated or web instrument): 0 in 1984, 1986, 1990, 2000. Kept and flagged: 0 (no_answer), 9 (dk). Codebook notes: 2000 NOTE: Respondents were randomly selected for administration of the standard version of this question or an alternative version offering opposing positions on isolationism. Only data from the traditional format are represented here.
Dashed lines mark changes in how interviews were done, which can shift answers: 1. → mixed mode (2012).
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANES 2024 Time Series Study Source variable: V241310. | 2024-08-03 to 2025-02-17 | mixed | 5,521 | 5,467 |
| ANES 2020 Time Series Study Source variable: V201347. | 2020-08-18 to 2021-01-04 | mixed | 8,280 | 8,273 |
| ANES 2016 Time Series Study Source variable: V161153. | 2016-09-07 to 2017-01-09 | mixed | 4,270 | 4,266 |
| ANES 2012 Time Series Study Source variable: usworld_stay. | 2012-09-09 to 2013-01-13 | mixed | 5,914 | 5,912 |
| ANES 2008 Time Series Study Source variable: V083096. | 2008-09-02 to 2008-12-30 | face to face | 2,322 | 2,322 |
| ANES 2004 Time Series Study Source variable: V043113. | 2004-09-07 to 2004-12-19 | face to face | 1,212 | 1,212 |
| ANES 2002 Time Series Study Source variable: V023033. | 2002-09-18 to 2002-12-06 | phone | 1,511 | 1,508 |
| ANES 2000 Time Series Study |
Shares of people who gave an answer. Each column is one wave, evenly spaced rather than to scale in time; hover for exact shares.
Dashed lines mark changes in how interviews were done, which can shift answers: 1. → mixed mode (2012).
Shares of people who gave an answer. A group’s column is left blank in waves where its effective sample is under 50; hover for exact shares.
| Group | Agree (1956-1960: incl. ‘agree strongly’ and ‘agree but not strongly’) | Disagree (1956-1960: incl. ‘disagree strongly’ and ‘disagree but not strongly’) | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 32% | 68% | 5467 | ±2 | |
| Democrats | 23% | 77% | 1917 | ±3 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 38% | 62% | 1793 | ±3 | |
| Republicans | 35% | 65% | 1722 | ±3 |
ANES 2024 Time Series Study · US citizens 18+ (face-to-face samples: contiguous 48 states and DC; web samples: 50 states and DC). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| 2000-09-05 to 2000-12-22 |
| mixed |
| 1,807 |
| 890 |
| ANES 1998 Time Series Study Source variable: V980488. | 1998-11-04 to 1998-12-23 | mixed | 1,281 | 1,281 |
| ANES 1996 Time Series Study Source variable: V960410. | 1996-09-03 to 1997-01-02 | mixed | 1,714 | 1,714 |
| ANES 1994 Time Series Study Source variable: V941019. | 1994-11-09 to 1995-01-08 | mixed | 1,795 | 1,795 |
| ANES 1992 Time Series Study Source variable: V923604. | 1992-09-02 to 1993-01-16 | mixed | 2,485 | 2,485 |
| ANES 1990 Time Series Study Source variable: V900498. | 1990-11-06 to 1991-01-21 | face to face | 1,980 | 975 |
| ANES 1988 Time Series Study Source variable: V880254. | 1988-09-06 to 1989-01-23 | face to face | 2,040 | 2,036 |
| ANES 1986 Time Series Study Source variable: V860535. | 1986-11-05 to 1987-02-07 | face to face | 2,176 | 1,080 |
| ANES 1984 Time Series Study Source variable: V841057. | 1984-09-04 to 1985-01-24 | mixed | 2,257 | 971 |
| ANES 1980 Time Series Study Source variable: V801036. | 1980-09-02 to 1981-02-07 | face to face | 1,614 | 1,408 |
| ANES 1976 Time Series Study Source variable: V763926. | 1976-09-07 to 1977-01-30 | face to face | 2,248 | 1,909 |
| ANES 1972 Time Series Study Source variable: V720291. | 1972-09-01 to 1973-02-13 | face to face | 2,705 | 2,702 |
| ANES 1968 Time Series Study Source variable: V680522. | 1968-09-06 to 1969-01-28 | face to face | 1,557 | 1,348 |
| ANES 1960 Time Series Study Source variable: V600056. | 1960-09-12 to 1960-12-26 | face to face | 1,181 | 1,164 |
| ANES 1958 Time Series Study Source variable: V580025. | 1958-11-05 to 1958-12-25 | face to face | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| ANES 1956 Time Series Study Source variable: V560035. | 1956-09-17 to 1957-01-19 | face to face | 1,762 | 1,762 |