Public Opinion Quarterly, AAPOR’s flagship publication, has published a new special issue, “Advancing Public Opinion Research Across Countries and Contexts,” examining how public opinion is shaped by the political, cultural, historical, and social environments in which it develops. Edited by Hsuan-Ting Chen, Hernando Rojas, and Sebastián Valenzuela, the special issue addresses a central challenge in […]
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An organization acknowledged Monday that it produced fake polls as part of a “short-term social experiment.” At least one news outlet, some online polling aggregators, and a political candidate shared the fabricated data masquerading as legitimate survey results. The American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the leading association of public opinion and survey research […]
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The AAPOR Award for Exceptionally Distinguished Achievement is the association’s lifetime achievement award and is given for an outstanding contribution to the field of public opinion research, including advances in theory, empirical research, and methods; improvements in ethical standards; and promotion of understanding among the public, media and/or policymakers. We are pleased to announce the […]
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AAPOR is pleased to announce the release of Responsible AI Integration in Survey Research, a new report from the Task Force on Responsible AI Integration in Survey Research. This work reflects AAPOR’s ongoing commitment to supporting innovation while upholding the standards of rigor, transparency, and trust that define high-quality survey research. The task force was […]
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On April 21, the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) submitted an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in the case of DENNIS DONNELLY, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE CO., INC., et al. The case centers on whether pollsters can be held legally liable when survey results differ […]
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The AAPOR 2026–27 Executive Council election closed on April 8, with 31.77% of eligible members casting their votes. This was an increase of 18% over last year. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election—both those who voted and those who put themselves forward as candidates. AAPOR’s strength depends on the engagement, ideas, […]
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Dear AAPOR Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Pioneers in Survey Research Interview Series, a new initiative from the AAPOR History Subcommittee designed to honor and preserve the legacies of trailblazers who have broken down barriers and made lasting impacts within our profession. Building on the success of the AAPOR Heritage Interview […]
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The American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) believes in the value and power of public opinion polling as a way to elevate the cares and concerns of the American public. Valid and transparent data about the behaviors, attitudes and characteristics of American voters gathered through sound public opinion research helps to tell the story of […]
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Public Perceptions of Poll Results Don’t Necessarily Depend on Data Quality Michael W. Traugott, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan Ever since the advent of public polling in the United States and the marriage of pollsters with media organizations who distribute their results, a key concept is the role they serve in a […]
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On behalf of the 2024 AAPOR Nominations Committee, I am pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024-2025 Executive Council. This process for determining this slate began with a review of 189 individuals who had been recommended or formally nominated. Of this group, 56 AAPOR members were contacted about their interest in being […]
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