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.
More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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.
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.
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.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Americans express more confidence in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy than in any of the other six world leaders included in a new Pew Research Center survey.
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
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