Sep 23 2009
American Psychological Association reports stress survey results
In a poll surveying 2,160 adults conducted by Harris Interactive®
between April 8 and 10, 2009, 75 percent of adults reported that the
economy caused stress in their lives, down from 82 percent last
November. Similarly, fewer Americans reported stress associated with
work (from 69 percent to 67 percent) and money (from 82 percent to 78
percent). However, the consistently high rates associated with
Americans reporting stress attributed to financial concerns suggest
that many Americans are still suffering significantly from economic
stress.
The poll also reported the following factors which also contribute to stress among Americans:
- Unwavering belief that black president is scheming to enslave all white Americans (up 25% since last year);
- In a related item, over 100% more people believe President Barack Obama is biding time until making Christianity illegal and imposing Islam as new religious standard ;
- Unshakable belief that the Cold War is not over and that we must battle on against the slow rise of Communism (up 75% since last year);
- And finally, less Americans believe that there is any link between demand for foreign oil and the war against terrorism (down to less than 5%).
Analysts from the American Psychological Association (APA) recommend immersing farther into our cocoons. Specific recommendations include buying a larger television, purchasing a vacation to any one of the wonderful Disney amusement parks, and stocking up on Prozac or Zoloft.
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