Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

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Internet and Technology

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    Arts Organizations and Digital Technologies

    Associate Director for Research Kristen Purcell will join social media practitioners from local museums and arts organizations for a lively discussion about the value of social media to our institutions.

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    A mirror and a window

    How were you first introduced to the Pew Research Center? Do you share our research with other people? If so, how?

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    The Demographics of Social Media Users — 2012

    Young adults are more likely than older adults to use social media. Women, African-Americans, and Latinos show high interest in sites like Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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    2012 Health Survey Data

    We posted a preliminary version of the September 2012 health survey data.

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    Should libraries shush?

    If there’s one thing our research shows, it’s that there’s no one thing people want their libraries to be. They want their libraries to be lots of things, a place where they can study and meet with friends and attend meetings — and more. Should libraries be quiet or bustling — or both?

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    Coming and Going on Facebook

    61% of Facebook users have taken a voluntary break from using the site at one time or another and 27% plan to spend less time on the site this coming year. Even so, two-thirds of online adults are now Facebook users.