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reportOct 10, 2024

2. Where Americans turn for election news

The types of platforms Americans turn to for election news differ by age, and partisans rely on different media outlets.
reportOct 8, 2025

2. How parents approach their kids’ screen time

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for their children. This chapter explores how screen time fits into the broader landscape of parenting kids ages 12 and younger. […]
reportJun 29, 2023

2. Americans’ views of and experiences with activism on social media

From posting hashtags to finding like-minded communities, social media has transformed where, when and how people engage with civic and political activities. This chapter uses survey data to explore online activism on social media, including the ways people are engaging with issues they care about and the value they place on these platforms when it […]
short readsDec 14, 2022

Americans differ by party, ideology over the impact of social media on U.S. democracy

74% of Republicans say social media has been more of a bad thing for U.S. democracy, compared with a smaller majority of Democrats (57%).
short readsSep 16, 2025

42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues

Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved.
reportJun 29, 2023

#BlackLivesMatter Turns 10

More than 44 million #BlackLivesMatter tweets from nearly 10 million distinct users currently exist on Twitter today. Over half of all existing tweets that include the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag were posted from May to September 2020.
reportDec 3, 2025

Methodology

Focus groups Pew Research Center worked with PSB Insights to conduct nine 90-minute online focus groups with a total of 44 U.S. adults from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, 2024. The intent of this project was to explore the attitudes and experiences of adults without a four-year college degree, adults in rural areas, and people […]
short readsOct 23, 2025

Americans say politically motivated violence is increasing, and they see many reasons why

Just over half of Americans see left-wing (53%) and right-wing (52%) extremism as major problems.
data essayDec 3, 2025

Young Adults and the Future of News

U.S. adults under 30 follow news less closely than any other age group. And they’re more likely to get (and trust) news from social media.
reportAug 20, 2025

4. How do Americans think journalists should act?

About half say it’s acceptable for journalists to advocate for communities they cover; fewer favor them expressing personal views.

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