A study of public relations and social attitudes

Abstract

Responses to questions on public relations were procured by personal interview from 5000 individuals in February 1937 and again in October 1937. Persons interviewed were distributed in all parts of the country and in the different economic groups. The questions concerned attitudes toward: large corporations, large vs. small companies, sit-down strikes, the Supreme Court, Hugo Black, religion, government in business, communism and fascism, and outstanding men. The answers to these questions show interesting trends both for geographical areas and economic groups. The results are presented as a suggestion of a method for gauging public opinion and social attitudes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)