February 7, 2023
Gallup’s annual “Mood of the Nation” poll showed only 23% of Americans are broadly satisfied with the way things are going in the country. The rest are dissatisfied, including nearly half who reported being “very dissatisfied.”
“Mood of the Nation” measures eight societal dimensions. Only two received positive scores in this year’s poll: overall quality of life (65%) and opportunity to get ahead by working hard (61%). These percentages were well below the record highs of 89% and 77% respectively, which were recorded two decades ago.
Negative social mood brings an increase in social unrest and dissatisfaction with elected leaders. The Wave Principle of Human Social Behavior says that when mood shifts from positive to negative, expressions such as serenity, certainty and happiness give way to anxiety, uncertainty and unhappiness.
By signing up for a Socionomics Membership, you can stay on top of trends such as these, gain a better understanding of what fuels them, and learn to use them to your advantage. Click this link to learn more.
If you look closely, you can see patterns in social mood that help you predict social trends. Learn more with the Socionomics Premier Membership.
The Socionomist enables you to see trend-shaping waves of social mood, as reflected by the stock market — and capitalize on them. The June issue looks at phases of social mood and features a “Research Roundup,” which highlights five academic studies that shine a light on important aspects of socionomic theory. Mood Riffs topics include “quiet luxury,” loneliness, the Writers Guild strike and efforts by countries to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Read the June issue when you become a Socionomics Premier Member.
