1.Do you currently live in the United States ?

Yes, I do

No, I do not

2.Age

Below 18

18-29

30-49

50-65

above 65

3.How realistic do you think the American Dream is today?

Very realistic

somewhat realistic

not realistic

it never really existed

4.Which factor most limits people from achieving the American Dream today?

Inequality and cost of living

Political division

Education system

Lack of social mobility

Government corruption

Others…

5.The presidency of Donald Trump made me feel:

More hopeful about the country’s future

Disappointed and discouraged

Indifferent, politics doesn’t change much

Others…

6.On a scale of 1–5, how proud are you to live in the United States? (1 = Not proud at all, 5 = Extremely proud)

1

2

3

4

5

7.On a scale of 1–5, how realistic is the American Dream for you personally today?

1

2

3

4

5

8.On a scale of 1–5, how much has political division (e.g., under Trump or Biden) hurt the idea of the American Dream?

1

2

3

4

5

9.What does the term “American Dream” personally mean to you?

Don’t know/ care

For me it means…

10.If you do (not ) live in the U.S., did your view change in the last year ? Do you (not) consider moving to the U.S. ?

I live there

I want to move there

I used to dream of moving there, now I don’t

I live there, but want to move abroad

I…