---
title: "Acknowledgments"
description: "This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet. Primary researchers Colleen McClain, Research AssociateLee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Research team         Monica Anderson, Director, Internet and Technology ResearchEmily A. Vogels, Research AssociateRisa Gelles-Watnick, Research AssistantMichelle Faverio, Research AnalystOlivia Sidoti, Research […]"
date: "2023-06-07"
authors:
  - name: "Colleen McClain"
    job_title: "Senior Researcher"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/colleen-mcclain/"
  - name: "Lee Rainie"
    job_title: "Former Director, Internet and Technology Research"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/lee-rainie/"
  - name: "Peter Bell"
    job_title: "Associate Director, Design and UX"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/peter-bell/"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/06/07/life-on-social-media-in-users-own-words-acknowledgments/"
categories:
  - "Internet & Technology"
  - "Lifestyle & Relationships Online"
  - "Online Harassment & Bullying"
  - "Online Privacy & Security"
  - "Social Media"
  - "Stresses & Distraction Online"
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# Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at [pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/).

#### Primary researchers

Colleen McClain, *Research Associate*
Lee Rainie, *Director, Internet and Technology Research*

#### Research team* *

Monica Anderson, **Director, Internet and Technology Research**
Emily A. Vogels, *Research Associate*
Risa Gelles-Watnick, *Research Assistant*
Michelle Faverio, *Research Analyst*
Olivia Sidoti, *Research Assistant*

#### Editorial and graphic design

Peter Bell, *Design Director*
David Kent, *Senior Copy Editor*

#### Communications and web publishing

Haley Nolan, *Communications Manager*
Kelsey Beveridge, *Communications Associate*
Sara Atske, *Associate Digital Producer*

In addition, the project benefited greatly from feedback from the following Pew Research Center staff: Ashley Amaya, Laura Silver, Katerina Eva Matsa, Galen Stocking and Elisa Shearer; and former Pew Research Center staff: Amy Mitchell. The researchers are grateful to Jennifer Su, Vice President at SSRS, and Chintan Turakhia, Executive Vice President and Chief Products Officer at SSRS, as well as their colleagues and partners at InsideOut Insights (IOI) for their efforts in conducting the focus groups.

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