Publications

More in Common took shape from work undertaken since 2016 to understand why so many societies were dividing around debates about their identity and belonging, and why people were being increasingly persuaded to see debates about immigration, refugees and diversity through the lens of ‘us-versus-them’. Since then, we have broadened our research agenda and incorporated several layers of social psychology research to provide a deeper analysis of the different factors contributing to polarization and social fracturing.

More in Common’s published studies of public attitudes in several European countries and the United States are already regarded as among the most insightful and actionable analyses of public opinion. Our team also published papers on polarization, social media and the psychology of political behavior.

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Is Gen Z Giving Up on Democracy?

May 2025
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Interpreting young Americans’ views on government, the Constitution, and the appeal of authoritarian alternatives​

Mayoral Races on a Knife Edge

April 2025
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In one of the first major electoral tests of the new parliament, More in Common's research suggests that Britain's new era of multi-party politics has put the mayoral elections on a knife edge. Based on polling and focus groups across all four mayoralties, the research highlights a public mood of widespread disillusionment, and the fragmentation of politics across the country.

Encounter radar: How do we meet? What matters.

April 2025
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The second issue of our workshop magazine "Encounter Radar" demonstrates how social encounters work in everyday life. With insights into research, practice, and the role of civil society, we highlight what people need for harmonious coexistence.

2025 Local Elections briefing

April 2025

Based on polling and focus groups in areas holding local and mayoral votes this week, More in Common offers a comprehensive guide to the upcoming elections - sharing a snapshot of the public mood and revealing our predictions for election night.

The Blind Spots of the Commitment Society

April 2025

Through a qualitative study, Destin Commun analyzes the relationship to engagement of two segments of the population often perceived, sometimes wrongly, as distant from the world of engagement – ​​the Left Behind and the Identitarians. In partnership with La Fonda, which initiated a major participatory prospective exercise entitled "Towards a Society of Engagement?", this study challenges common representations of the vision and expectations related to engagement, by shifting the perspective and giving a voice to those who are heard and listened to less on these subjects.

Spanish society and the war in Ukraine, 2025

March 2025
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This presentation includes the results of a survey conducted in Spain about the new global geopolitical context and the war in Ukraine. It includes comparative results with other countries such as Poland, France, Germany, the United Kingdom or the United States. 

Americans and the Tariff Debate

March 2025
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Insights into Public Sentiment

Doom Loop Deepens

March 2025
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On the eve of the Spring Statement, new polling from More in Common assesses the public mood and highlights the difficult choices facing the Chancellor.

The Connection Opportunity

March 2025
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Insights for Bringing Americans Together Across Difference

The Connection Opportunity

March 2025
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Insights for Bringing Americans Together Across Difference