Americans are living through a civility paradox.

That's according to a new report out Tuesday that shows nearly all Americans see themselves as civil, but just a quarter see society as civil.

Driving factors include digital aggression — including social media and online arguments — polarized politics and an overall erosion of kindness.

Bill Imada is with the group that conducted the survey.

"People are seeing this division in politics. They see it on TV, they see it in social media, they see in their communities and they feel that division," Imada said.

"Americans believe that they're civil. … But they actually don't believe and trust that others are that way."

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