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short readsMar 24, 2026

Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?

When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.
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.
reportApr 15, 2026

Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how these sites impact their mental health.
short readsOct 29, 2025

How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time

Overall, 56% of U.S. adults now say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from national news organizations – down 11 percentage points since March 2025.
reportApr 7, 2026

What do Americans want from their health information sources?

Key takeaways: Americans have choices for where they get their health information, but what qualities are they looking for in those sources? A Pew Research Center survey finds that most say having medical training, being transparent and easy to understand are highly important. We also asked Americans to rate the information they get from seven […]
reportApr 15, 2026

How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender

For years, Pew Research Center has tracked how social media use and experiences differ across demographic groups, including race, ethnicity and gender. But for the first time, we dive deeper into three major platforms: TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. We find that a teen’s experience isn’t just shaped by which platforms they use, but at times, […]
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 readsSep 25, 2025

1 in 5 Americans now regularly get news on TikTok, up sharply from 2020

Among adults under 30, 43% say they regularly get news from TikTok, up from 9% in 2020.
short readsNov 20, 2025

More Americans prefer to watch the news than read or listen to it

A majority of Americans who prefer to watch the news (62%) say they prefer to get it from TV, rather than another platform.
reportNov 18, 2024

America’s News Influencers

This study explores the makeup of the social media news influencer universe, including who they are, what content they create and who their audiences are.

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