As recently as 1995, 42 percent of American adults said they had never heard of the Internet. Today, use of the Internet is pervasive at home, work, and on mobile devices.
It is a primary source of news, information, entertainment, and social interaction. To understand its evolution, Pew conducts surveys and qualitative research that tracks and analyzes how Americans use digital technology, and the ways in which online activity affects their families, communities, health, educational pursuits, politics, and workplace activities.
Recent Work
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
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With Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid now officially underway, here are key facts about Truth Social and its users.
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The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
The post Anti-corporate sentiment in U.S. is now widespread in both parties appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
The post Connection, Creativity and Drama: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
One-in-five federal, state and local candidate tweets in 2022 have mentioned race, abortion, education or the economy.
The post As the 2022 campaign draws to a close, here’s how federal, state and local candidates have used Twitter appeared first on Pew Research Center.
About six-in-ten parents of K-12 children (61%) say the first year of the pandemic had a negative effect on their children’s education.
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53% of those 50 and older say the widespread use of driverless vehicles would be a bad idea for society, as do 37% of adults ages 18 to 49.
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The share of U.S. adults who say they regularly get news from TikTok has roughly tripled from 3% in 2020 to 10% in 2022.
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