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reportMay 18, 2012

The Future of Gamification

Game mechanics like rewards and feedback loops are gaining ground in digital life and many experts think they will spread widely to key domains like education and health by 2020. Others worry about a darker side.
reportJul 16, 2012

Young People and Political Engagement

The Pew Research’s Center’s Paul Taylor answers questions about young people’s involvement in politics.
reportMay 18, 2012

The Future of Gamification

A Pew Internet/Elon University survey reveals game mechanics, feedback loops and rewards are becoming more embedded in our daily lives
reportAug 15, 2012

How the Presidential Candidates Use the Web and Social Media

On the eve of the conventions, Barack Obama holds a distinct advantage over Mitt Romney in the way his campaign is using digital technology to communicate directly with voters. The Obama campaign is posting almost four times as much content and is active on nearly twice as many platforms, according to a new study analyzing the content and volume of candidate communications on their websites and social media channels.
reportJun 6, 2012

Main Report

Internet adoption As of April 2012, 53% of American adults ages 65 and older use the internet or email.[2.numoffset=”2″ In the latest Pew Internet survey, internet users are defined as those who say “yes” to at least one of the following three questions: “Do you use the internet, at least occasionally?” OR “Do you send […]
reportApr 17, 2012

The Future of Money in a Mobile Age

In a Pew Internet/Elon University survey, internet experts predict that payment with mobile devices will be commonplace by 2020, although a number of potential hurdles and holdouts stand in the way
reportJun 14, 2012

How a Pop Tune Became the Hottest Social Media Meme

The hit song “Call Me Maybe” entered the news realm last week as a video of President Obama seemingly singing the tune went viral. The video also inspired numerous imitators, displaying the power of the online “meme.”
reportMay 18, 2012

Main Findings: Getting into the gamification?

Respondents’ thoughts There was a split verdict among experts about the scope and power of the gamification trend. Some 53% of the respondents to this survey said the use of game mechanics, feedback loops, and rewards to spur interaction and boost engagement, loyalty, fun, and/or learning will continue to gain ground between now and 2020. […]
reportApr 17, 2012

The Future of Money in a Mobile Age

In a Pew Internet/Elon University survey, internet experts predict that payment with mobile devices will be commonplace by 2020—although a number of potential hurdles and holdouts stand in the way
reportMay 8, 2012

Chapter 3. Attitudes Toward Democracy

As their country grapples with a difficult political transition, Egyptians continue to believe democracy is the best form of government and most trust it more than a strong leader to solve the nation’s problems. Moreover, Egyptians not only value democracy in a general sense – they also value specific features of a democratic society. For […]