short readsFeb 5, 2024 8 charts on technology use around the world In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
short readsJan 31, 2024 Q&A: How – and why – we’re changing the way we study tech adoption With our shift to using NPORS for studying topics like the digital divide, Americans can now respond by mail or online. This change in approach sets us up to continue studying tech adoption long into the future.
short readsApr 28, 2022 How parents’ views of their kids’ screen time, social media use changed during COVID-19 In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.
short readsDec 15, 2021 Racial and ethnic differences stand out in the U.S. gig workforce There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
short readsNov 21, 2022 For shopping, phones are common and influencers have become a factor – especially for young adults Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
short readsSep 10, 2021 Americans with disabilities less likely than those without to own some digital devices The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
short readsJul 16, 2021 Home broadband adoption, computer ownership vary by race, ethnicity in the U.S. Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.
short readsAug 19, 2021 Some digital divides persist between rural, urban and suburban America Rural adults are less likely than suburban adults to have home broadband and less likely than urban adults to own a smartphone, tablet or computer.
short readsJun 22, 2021 Digital divide persists even as Americans with lower incomes make gains in tech adoption The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.
short readsDec 8, 2021 Q&A: How Pew Research Center studied gig workers in the U.S. A recent Center survey focused on gig platform work. Here is more information about how we crafted the survey and what we learned from it.