short readsApr 7, 2021 Partisan differences in social media use show up for some platforms, but not Facebook Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
short readsAug 19, 2020 55% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions Many social media users in the United States are exhausted by how much political content they see on these platforms.
short readsSep 24, 2020 54% of Americans say social media companies shouldn’t allow any political ads 77% of adults think it’s not acceptable for social media sites to use data about users’ online activities to show them political campaign ads.
short readsSep 9, 2020 Americans think social media can help build movements, but can also be a distraction 80% of Americans say social media platforms are very or somewhat effective for raising public awareness about political or social issues.