Where the Spectators stand out from other engagement groups
% of Spectators who say they …
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Where the Spectators stand out from other engagement groups
% of Spectators who say they …
| Follow national news at least somewhat closely | Liked or saved online posts about news in the past week | Privately chatted about or shared news online in the past week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobilizers | 95 | 85 | 89 |
| Connectors | 88 | 39 | 62 |
| Spectators | 84 | 75 | 85 |
| Outsiders | 41 | 7 | 12 |
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
