For shopping, phones are common and influencers have become a factor – especially for young adults
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
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Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
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.
Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
41% of U.S. adults say people should be able to sue social media companies for content that other users post on these companies’ platforms.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.
Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.
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