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Taken all together, how would you say things are these days—would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT
General happiness, follow-on survey · Asked in 1 wave, 2025 · 1,065 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very happy | Pretty happy | Not too happy | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 14% | 60% | 26% | 1065 | ±5 | |
| Democrats | 9% | 59% | 32% | 336 | ±8 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 9% | 64% | 27% | 432 | ±7 | |
| Republicans |
General Social Survey 2024: GSS Next follow-on · US adults 18+ who completed the 2024 GSS interview and then this web follow-on (weighted to the adult population). 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.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2024: GSS Next follow-on | 2025-08-20 to 2025-10-21 | web | 1,065 | 1,065 |
| 26% |
| 52% |
| 22% |
| 258 |
| ±9 |