National Geographic Survey on American’s Belief in UFOs
National Geographic (NG) commissioned a survey about Americans’ belief in UFOs.
Description:
- Survey results were published in 2012.
- NG commissioned the survey to promote a television series called ‘Chasing UFOs’.
- The survey was conducted for NG by Kelton Research, a market research firm.
- The NG television series Chasing UFOs had one season in 2012.
- The survey polled 1,114 Americans; participants were chosen to represent the whole of the American population.
Key points:
- 36% of Americans believe UFOs exist and are real.
- 36% believe aliens have visited Earth.
- 48% aren’t sure if UFOs exist.
- 17% do not believe in UFOs.
- 10% have witnessed a UFO.
- Separately, 77% of Americans believe signs exist that show aliens have visited Earth.
- 79% think the government withholds information about UFOs.
- 55% believe men in black suits actually threaten people who see UFOs.
- If extraterrestrials visited, 25% would try to befriend them, 13% would lock themselves indoors, and 20% would attack them, according to the 2012 survey.
Research Links and Article Sources:
UFOs Exist, Say 36% in National Geographic Survey, ABC News, June 27, 2012.
UFOs Exist, Say 36% in National Geographic Survey, Yahoo News, by Akon Harish, Good Morning America, June 27, 2012.
One-Third of Americans Believe in UFOs, Survey Says, Live Science article, June 27, 2012.
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