Most say social media has made societies more divided in their political opinions

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December 5, 2022

In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society

Most say social media has made societies more divided in their political opinions

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In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
Majorities in advanced and emerging economies say social media has made people more informed
Internet and social media are widely seen as having made people more vulnerable to misinformation
Views of social media’s impact on tolerance vary in both advanced and emerging economies

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