2011

reportDec 14, 2011

Where people get information about restaurants and other local businesses

The internet is the source that people most rely on for material about the local business scene and search engines are particularly valued. Newspapers and word of mouth also rank high as sources.
presentationDec 14, 2011

State of Social Media: 2011

Senior Research Specialist Mary Madden will present the Project’s latest research on social media adoption.
reportDec 13, 2011

Public Focuses on Elections, Economy and Penn State

Overview The latest allegations in the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State University rivaled news about the 2012 elections and the economy for the public’s attention last week. About two-in-ten (19%) say news about the candidates for the 2012 presidential elections was their top story, while 18% each say they followed news about the […]
reportDec 13, 2011

About the News Interest Index

The News Interest Index is a weekly survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press aimed at gauging the public’s interest in and reaction to major news events. This project has been undertaken in conjunction with the Project for Excellence in Journalism’s News Coverage Index, an ongoing content analysis of […]
reportDec 13, 2011

How do those who don’t search for health information online differ from those who do?

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
reportDec 13, 2011

Gingrich Leads, But Likely GOP Primary Voters Have Not Ruled Out Romney

Overview Newt Gingrich holds a substantial 35% to 21% lead over Mitt Romney among Republican and Republican-leaning independent voters who say they are very likely to vote in the GOP primaries or caucuses. But clear majorities say there is at least a chance they would vote for either Gingrich or Romney in Republican primaries in […]
reportDec 13, 2011

Ask the Expert

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
presentationDec 13, 2011

Kids, Privacy and Online Drama

Amanda Lenhart, danah boyd, and Alice Marwick will discuss the ways young people interact online, how they manage their privacy, and common misconceptions of adults when it comes to cyberbullying.
presentationDec 13, 2011

Future of the Internet: Role of the Web and New Media in the Public Sector

Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie discusses the latest Pew Internet data about the triple revolution in technology – in broadband, in mobile, and in social networking – and how these changes affect e-government and e-health activities by citizens.
reportDec 12, 2011

On Deaf Ears: U.S. Public Diplomacy and Iran

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2011

Where people get information about restaurants and other local businesses

Public Focuses on Elections, Economy and Penn State

About the News Interest Index

How do those who don’t search for health information online differ from those who do?

Gingrich Leads, But Likely GOP Primary Voters Have Not Ruled Out Romney

Ask the Expert

On Deaf Ears: U.S. Public Diplomacy and Iran

Research Topics

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