Teens, Social Media, and Privacy
Youth are sharing more personal information on their profiles than in the past. They choose private settings for Facebook, but share with large networks of friends.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Youth are sharing more personal information on their profiles than in the past. They choose private settings for Facebook, but share with large networks of friends.
Overall adoption remains steady, but “typical day” usage continues to grow. 8% of online adults now use Twitter on a typical day. African-Americans, young adults, and mobile users stand out for their high rates of Twitter usage.
While increased internet adoption and the rise of mobile connectivity have reduced many gaps in technology access over the past decade, for some groups digital disparities still remain
Social networking sites are appealing as a way to maintain contact with close ties and reconnect with old friends.
13% of online adults use Twitter, and half of Twitter users access the service “on the go” via mobile phone.
Trends in technology use and adoption among African-Americans and Latinos
Eight percent of online adults use Twitter. It is particularly popular with young adults, minorities, and those who live in cities.
How do we explain the disparity between African-Americans’ and Hispanics’ views of the importance of government social media versus whites?
One in five Americans use digital tools to communicate with neighbors and monitor community developments.
The internet gives citizens new paths to government services and information.
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