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Janell Fetterolf

Senior Researcher

Expertise:Global Attitudes and Trends

Janell Fetterolf is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center, specializing in international survey research. She is a contributing author on numerous reports, including studies about America’s image abroad, democracy, and views of gender equality. She also works on developing questionnaires, assessing data quality, and analyzing survey results. Fetterolf has a Ph.D. in social psychology from Rutgers University and a B.A. from Northwestern University.

Publications

reportJan 19, 2021

British, French and German Publics Give Biden High Marks After U.S. Election

Most in all three countries are optimistic that U.S. policies and trans-Atlantic relations will improve under his presidency.
reportSep 15, 2020

U.S. Image Plummets Internationally as Most Say Country Has Handled Coronavirus Badly

In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
reportApr 30, 2020

Worldwide Optimism About Future of Gender Equality, Even as Many See Advantages for Men

Sizable shares say men have more opportunities for high-paying jobs and that men should have preferential treatment when jobs are scarce.
short readsFeb 3, 2020

Few in other countries approve of Trump’s major foreign policies, but Israelis are an exception

As President Trump gears up to deliver his 2020 State of the Union address, respondents in many countries disapprove of his foreign policies.
reportJan 8, 2020

Trump Ratings Remain Low Around Globe, While Views of U.S. Stay Mostly Favorable

President Trump and his policies continue to receive negative reviews from people worldwide, with a lack of confidence in his leadership especially common in Western Europe. While views of the U.S. are positive overall, they vary widely among some of its key allies.
reportOct 15, 2019

European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that few people in the former Eastern Bloc regret the monumental changes of 1989-1991.
reportApr 22, 2019

A Changing World: Global Views on Diversity, Gender Equality, Family Life and the Importance of Religion

People see diversity and gender equality increasing in their countries but say family ties have weakened. Views on the importance of religion vary widely.
reportMar 19, 2019

Europeans Credit EU With Promoting Peace and Prosperity, but Say Brussels Is Out of Touch With Its Citizens

Many Europeans say the European Union promotes peace, and most think it promotes democratic values and prosperity. But they also tend to see it as inefficient, intrusive and out of touch with citizens’ needs.
reportJan 9, 2019

International Publics Brace for Cyberattacks on Elections, Infrastructure, National Security

People across 26 countries say it is likely their country will be targeted by a cyberattack, but they are divided over whether their nation is well prepared to handle one.
reportOct 1, 2018

Trump’s International Ratings Remain Low, Especially Among Key Allies

Donald Trump’s international image remains poor, and ratings for the U.S. have declined since his election. Yet most people around the world still want the U.S., not China, as the world’s leading power.