Partisan differences in social media use show up for some platforms, but not Facebook
Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
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Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
The steady growth in adoption that social platforms have experienced in the U.S. over the past decade also appears to be slowing.
Teens credit social media for helping to build stronger friendships and exposing them to a more diverse world, but they express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure.
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.
The share of U.S. adults who say they use certain online platforms or apps is statistically unchanged from where it stood in early 2018 despite a long stretch of controversies over privacy, fake news and censorship on social media.
Some 44% of liberal Democrats say they have used social media in the past year to encourage others to take action on an issue that was important to them. A similar share (43%) have taken part in a group that shares their interest in a cause.
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