Introduction Previous work by the Pew Internet Project suggests that the communicative functions of the internet and cell phones are the main reason why teens use these technologies.[15.numoffset=”15″ Analysis of daily communications choices is based on all teens, regardless of technology ownership.],[16. Lenhart, Amanda, Madden, Mary & Hitlin, Paul. (2005) “Teens and Technology: Youth are […]
Annual Gadgets Survey 2007 Final Topline, 12/13/07 Data for October 24 – December 2, 2007 Princeton Survey Research Associates International for the Pew Internet & American Life Project Sample: n = 2,054 adults 18 and older, including 500 cell phone users Interviewing dates: 10.24.07 – 12.2.07 Margin of error is plus or minus 2 percentage […]
Acknowledgments The author would like to acknowledge the excellent research assistance provided for this report by our 2007-2008 intern Jessica Vitak. About the Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Pew Internet Project is a nonprofit, non-partisan think tank that explores the impact of the Internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health […]
Summary of Findings The public continues to express strong interest in news about the economy. More than four-in-ten (42%) tracked economic news very closely last week, only slightly below the 45% who tracked news about the economy very closely in mid-March, which was a 15-year high. And while several specific economic and financial news stories […]
62% of Americans are part of a wireless, mobile population that participates in digital activities away from home or work
