Dignity in America
Building a Culture of Dignity: Insights from the 2026 Dignity Barometer, Related Research, and Practice
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I shouldn’t have been so confident at the beginning. At just 21 years old, I really had no idea how much I did not know, how many lessons I had yet to learn. Being fresh out of college and now an official 5th grade teacher, I was overflowing with excitement, purpose, and dedication. Fuel that energized me for many years to come.
Highlights from the Launch of The Index
WATCH
In the fall of 2022, The Dignity Index’s pilot earned national attention. In a national climate dominated by contempt, The Index was seen across the political spectrum as a reliable, fair, and intuitive alternative.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
The Dignity Community is a growing network of people putting the principles of The Dignity Index® into practice in their own circles: schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and online spaces. Members share ideas, exchange resources, and highlight real stories of dignity in action.
We Believe Words Have
Political discourse that demonizes the other side is crippling our democracy and dividing our families. The cause? Words. Studies have shown that language rooted in contempt creates division, while language rooted in dignity can overcome it. We will put that to the test in our pilot season by analyzing the political speech in Utah’s federal congressional races.
Leading the Movement
The Dignity Index was created in partnership with leaders in the field of behavioral science, politics, and communication, and was tested and refined by researchers at the University of Utah, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and the Hinckley Institute of Politics.
