Gallup Values and Beliefs Survey
Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 (Original item from May 2008)
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Short Description:
According to Gallup's 2008 Values and Belief's Survey, there were no significant changes in U.S. public opinion from last year's survey for the following animal issues: medical testing on animals; cloning animals; and fur clothing. However, when compared with 2001 data, fewer people today think medical testing on animals and wearing animal fur are "morally acceptable."
Abstract:
With respect to medical testing on animals, 56% of those polled by Gallup in 2008 consider it morally acceptable, while 38% consider it "morally wrong." Buying and wearing clothing made of animal fur is considered morally acceptable by 54% of people and morally wrong by 39% of people. Cloning animals is considered morally acceptable by 33% of respondents and morally wrong by 61% of respondents.
Changes in moral acceptability from 2001 to 2008 show statistically significant declines for medical testing and buying animal fur (numbers in parentheses are 2001/2008 results):
- Cloning animals (31% / 33%)
- Buying and wearing clothing made of animal fur (60% / 54%)
- Medical testing on animals (65% / 56%)
Spot Check Number:
755
Sponsor:
Gallup Organization
Animal Type:
Various
Record Type:
Survey Summary
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
1,017
Year Conducted:
May 2008
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