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    2. Public debates about gaming and gamers

    Of the many conversations about video games in the public discourse, two themes have drawn particular attention: the number of women who play games and participate in the gaming community, as well as the question of whether some video games encourage violent behavior by the people who play them. The former drew extensive attention during […]

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    1. Support for Democratic Principles

    There is broad support around the world for many of the basic tenets of democracy. In all 38 nations surveyed, majorities say it is at least somewhat important to live in a country with religious freedom, a free press, free speech and competitive elections. In 37 countries, half or more believe it is important for […]

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    1. How parents monitor their teen’s digital behavior

    Much like their children, parents of teenagers now live in a world that is heavily influenced by digital devices and online platforms. Among parents of 13- to 17-year-olds, 94% own a desktop or laptop computer; 76% own a smartphone; 72% use Facebook; and 84% go online at least occasionally using a smartphone, tablet or other […]

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    9. Views of the nation, how it’s changing and confidence in the future

    The public continues to express mixed opinions about the United States’ standing in the world. About half (52%) say the U.S. is “one of” the world’s greatest nations, while 32% say it “stands above” all others. Relatively few (15%) say there are countries that are better than the United States. Most Americans are not highly […]

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    Methodology

    This analysis builds from a study produced by Pew Research Center in 2009, which examined the makeup of the Washington press corps from 1985 through 2009, chronicling the rise of niche and foreign press, as well as the decline of legacy media in Washington over the course of several decades. This study examines the changes […]