Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
A median of 83% across 24 nations surveyed say they feel close to other people in their country, while 66% of Americans hold this view.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
The share of Americans who have no confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased 11 percentage points since 2023.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
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