About half of never-married Americans have used an online dating site or app
36% of Americans who are divorced, separated or widowed say they have ever used a dating site or app; 16% of married adults say the same.
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36% of Americans who are divorced, separated or widowed say they have ever used a dating site or app; 16% of married adults say the same.
More than half of U.S. teens say it would be difficult for them to give up social media. 36% say they spend too much time on social media.
Just 14% of all U.S. adults say they have used ChatGPT for entertainment, to learn something new, or for their work.
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used an online dating site or app, and Tinder tops the list of dating apps the survey studied.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
Six-in-ten women under 35 who have online dated say someone continued to contact them after they said they were not interested.
Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.
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