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reportFeb 5, 2019

Appendix D: Defining internet users

Previous Pew Research Center Global Attitudes surveys have calculated internet use based on the share of the public who either report using the internet at least occasionally or who say they own a smartphone. These individuals were the only ones who were asked whether they used social media or not. This year, however, everyone was […]
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Smartphone Ownership Is Growing Rapidly Around the World, but Not Always Equally

Whether in advanced or emerging economies, younger people, those with higher levels of education and those with higher incomes are more likely to be digitally connected.
reportMar 7, 2019

Mobile Connectivity in Emerging Economies

Access to mobile phones and social media is common across emerging economies. People around the world see certain benefits from these technologies, yet there are also concerns about their impact on children.
reportFeb 5, 2019

2. In emerging economies, smartphone adoption has grown more quickly among younger generations

As smartphone ownership has increased in both advanced and emerging economies, the growth has often been uneven. Age, gender, education levels and income all contribute to who owns a smartphone – though, often, age is the key factor associated with ownership. In advanced and emerging economies alike, younger people are much more digitally connected than […]
reportMar 7, 2019

Appendix A: About the focus groups

Pew Research Center conducted a series of focus groups to better understand how people think about their own mobile phones and the impact of these devices on their society. Five focus groups were held in each of the following four countries: Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines and Tunisia.[14. Focus groups were held in four, rather than […]
short readsMar 22, 2019

How parents feel about – and manage – their teens’ online behavior and screen time

A majority of parents are concerned about the experiences their teen might encounter online. Parents take various actions to monitor and police their teen’s online behavior.
short readsMar 7, 2019

7 key findings about mobile phone and social media use in emerging economies

Mobile phone users see a mix of benefits and pitfalls related to their devices, and Facebook and WhatsApp are among the most widely used digital platforms.
reportMar 7, 2019

3. People say the internet brings economic and educational benefits – but some are concerned about the societal impact of social media

Whereas the previous chapter looked specifically at mobile phones and their perceived impact, this chapter focuses on the perceived changes brought about by increasing internet and social media use. Majorities of the public in every country surveyed feel the internet is having a positive influence on education, and these assessments are often more positive than […]
short readsMar 15, 2019

How focus groups helped inform our survey about technology use in emerging economies

With global survey research, it’s important to understand what people are thinking about the subject we’re studying. Focus groups help address this.
reportOct 9, 2018

Internet Connectivity Seen as Having Positive Impact on Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Most in the region feel positively about the role the internet plays in their countries, but long-standing digital divides between internet haves and have-nots persist.

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