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PublicationsOctober 17, 2019

(tłumaczenie wersji w języku angielskim) Waszyngton, D.C. (15 października 2019 r.) – w trzydzieści lat po upadku komunizmu nowe badanie przeprowadzone przez Centrum Badawcze Pew Research Center pokazuje, że niewielu mieszkańców byłego bloku wschodniego wyraża ubolewanie z powodu fundamentalnych zmian, jakie zaszły w latach 1989–1991. Jednocześnie nie są w pełni zadowoleni ze swojej aktualnej sytuacji […]

PublicationsOctober 16, 2019

(Übersetzung einer englischen Fassung) WASHINGTON, D.C. (15. Oktober 2019) – 30 Jahre nach dem Zusammenbruch des Kommunismus zeigt eine neue Studie des Pew Research Center, dass nur wenige Menschen in den ehemaligen Ostblockstaaten die tiefgreifenden Veränderungen von 1989 bis 1991 bedauern. Allerdings sind auch nicht alle mit der aktuellen politischen und wirtschaftlichen Situation vollständig zufrieden. […]

PublicationsOctober 15, 2019

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that few people in the former Eastern Bloc regret the monumental changes of 1989-1991.

Survey ReportsAugust 22, 2019

Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.

Survey ReportsAugust 13, 2019

Unfavorable opinion of China in the U.S. is at its highest level in 14 years of polling. Americans also increasingly see China as a threat, and more than half see friction in the current bilateral economic relationship.

MultimediaMay 20, 2019

Results from this survey of OECD Economic Forum attendees, which focused on views about the economy, the future of work, and democracy, were compared to results from surveys of the public around the world.

In Vietnam, about half of adults say social media are at least somewhat important for keeping up with political news and other developments. Above, Vietnamese activist La Viet Dung has alleged Facebook may be helping to suppress online dissent. (AFP/Getty Images)

Survey ReportsMay 13, 2019

Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.

A woman shows her inked finger after voting in a village near Srinagar, India. (Saqib Majeed/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Survey ReportsApril 29, 2019

Across 27 countries, more people are unhappy with the state of democracy in their countries than satisfied. Discontent with democracy is tied to concerns about the economy, individual rights and out-of-touch elites.

Survey ReportsApril 22, 2019

People see diversity and gender equality increasing in their countries but say family ties have weakened. Views on the importance of religion vary widely.

InteractiveApril 3, 2019

Worldwide, an estimated $625 billion (USD) was sent by migrants to individuals in their home countries in 2017, a 7% increase from 2016, when the amount was $586 billion, according to economists at the World Bank. This increase follows two consecutive years of decline.

People at an electronics shop in Kolkata, India, watch as Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presents the country's interim budget on Feb. 1. (Samir Jana/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Survey ReportsMarch 25, 2019

Most Indians are satisfied with their country's direction and the economic prospects of the next generation despite dissatisfaction over issues including unemployment and the efficacy of elections.

Survey ReportsMarch 19, 2019

Many Europeans say the European Union promotes peace, and most think it promotes democratic values and prosperity. But they also tend to see it as inefficient, intrusive and out of touch with citizens' needs.

Survey ReportsMarch 14, 2019

Majorities in top migrant destination countries say immigrants strengthen their countries. Yet publics are divided on immigrants' willingness to adopt their host country's customs.

Sortable TableMarch 7, 2019

Facebook and WhatsApp are the most widely used social media platforms and messaging applications in 11 countries around the world.

Survey ReportsMarch 7, 2019

Access to mobile phones and social media is common across emerging economies. People around the world see certain benefits from these technologies, yet there are also concerns about their impact on children.

The U.S. Embassy in Berlin, seen behind the Brandenburg Gate. (Meißner/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Survey ReportsMarch 4, 2019

Americans and Germans have vastly different opinions of their relationship, but they tend to agree on issues such as cooperation with other European allies and support for NATO.

Sortable TableFebruary 10, 2019

More countries see climate change as a top international threat, but many people also name ISIS and cyberattacks as their top security concern.

Survey ReportsFebruary 10, 2019

People around the world agree that climate change poses a severe risk to their countries, according to a 26-nation survey conducted in spring 2018. Terrorism, specifically from ISIS, and cyberattacks are also seen by many as major security threats.

Survey ReportsFebruary 5, 2019

Whether in advanced or emerging economies, younger people, those with higher levels of education and those with higher incomes are more likely to be digitally connected.

InteractiveJanuary 30, 2019

Explore detailed tables on the number and share of immigrants and emigrants by country.

Survey ReportsJanuary 22, 2019

Many Americans support encouraging high-skilled immigration into the United States. But the U.S. trails other economically advanced nations in its share of immigrants with high skills.

Survey ReportsJanuary 9, 2019

People across 26 countries say it is likely their country will be targeted by a cyberattack, but they are divided over whether their nation is well prepared to handle one.

Survey ReportsDecember 6, 2018

People around the world broadly think Russia plays a more important role in international affairs than it did a decade ago. But increased stature does not mean being better liked.

Survey ReportsNovember 12, 2018

Japanese feel better about their economy than at any time in nearly two decades. But they also believe average people are worse off than before the Great Recession and worry about their children's futures.

MultimediaOctober 25, 2018

Senior Researcher Jacob Poushter presented findings on social media use around the world, international views on the future of work, and trust in technology companies among Americans at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC on October 24, 2018. The event was co-hosted by the USC Center on Public Diplomacy. The presentation is based on […]

CommentaryOctober 18, 2018

Special to the Journal of Democracy Liberal democracy is experiencing a crisis of confidence. Scholars and pundits may disagree about the nature and depth of the problem, but few would argue that nothing is amiss. Commentators decry an increasingly familiar list of trends, including weakening civil liberties, eroding democratic norms, rising nativism, and growing support […]

Survey ReportsOctober 17, 2018

Aside from voting, relatively few people take part in other forms of political and civic participation. But a 14-country survey finds that some could be motivated to participate on issues like health care, poverty and education.

Sortable TableOctober 9, 2018

This sortable table provides data for levels of internet use, cellphone ownership, smartphone ownership and social media usage from 2013 to 2017 by country, highlighting the countries surveyed in sub-Saharan Africa.

Survey ReportsOctober 9, 2018

Most in the region feel positively about the role the internet plays in their countries, but long-standing digital divides between internet haves and have-nots persist.

InteractiveOctober 1, 2018

Compare different countries' opinions of the United States and its president since 2002.

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