Who’s not online? 5 factors tied to the digital divide
An explanation of five factors related to internet non-use.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
In the wake of reports that the NSA has been listening to phone calls of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other heads of state, a 56% majority of Americans say it is unacceptable for the U.S. to monitor the phones of allied leaders, while 36% say the practice is acceptable.
As of May 2013, 15% of American adults ages 18 and older do not use the internet or email. An additional 9% of adults use the internet but lack home access.
Members of the Council on Foreign Relations, like the general public, believe that the U.S. global power has declined; 62% say the United States plays a less powerful and important role than it did a decade ago. Four years ago, 44% said the United States had become less powerful and in 2001, just before 9/11, […]
Offline Adults As of May 2013, some 15% of American adults ages 18 and older do not use the internet or email.[2.numoffset=”2″ Changes in wording and methods over time—see “Survey Questions” at end of the report for details.] Another 85% of U.S. adults do go online, as shown in the chart below. As in previous […]