More so than adults, U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
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A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
Concern among U.S. adults about cryptocurrency is broad, but some groups are more concerned than others. Only 18% are somewhat confident in crypto.
In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.
More than 44 million #BlackLivesMatter tweets from nearly 10 million distinct users currently exist on Twitter today. Over half of all existing tweets that include the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag were posted from May to September 2020.
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
PayPal is used by a majority of U.S. adults (57%). Smaller shares report ever using Venmo (38%), Zelle (36%) or Cash App (26%).
The declining public trust in the news media and polarization of news audiences have profound effects on civic life.
The landscape of social media is ever-changing, especially among teens who often are on the leading edge of this space. A new survey of American teenagers ages 13 to 17 finds that TikTok has established itself as one of the top online platforms for U.S. teens, while the share of teens who use Facebook has fallen sharply.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
Today, 25% of adults ages 65 and older report never going online, compared with much smaller shares of adults under the age of 65.
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