Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
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