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U.S. Attitudes Toward Terrorism and Counterterrorism

This project collects survey data to understand public perspectives on the threat of terrorism and the government’s role and effectiveness in responding to it. A sample of 1,576 U.S. adults 18 years of age or older completed the first online survey in Fall 2012. A second survey will be conducted in 2013.

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U.S. Attitudes Toward Terrorism and Counterterrorism Overview (2013) PDF 709.04 KB
U.S. Attitudes Toward Terrorism and Counterterrorism Report (2013) PDF 1.23 MB
Last Updated: 01/12/2023
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