short readsDec 6, 2022 In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
reportDec 6, 2022 Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
short readsAug 4, 2020 Outside U.S., Floyd’s killing and protests sparked discussion on legislators’ Twitter accounts Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
short readsMay 2, 2019 In some countries, many use the internet without realizing it What is the internet? Who is an internet user? Research suggests that some people who use the internet may not be aware that they’re doing so.
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.