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featureMay 8, 2025

Americans’ Trust in One Another

Americans trust each other less than they did a few decades ago. We explore why this is, and why some are more trusting than others.
short readsJan 31, 2024

Q&A: How – and why – we’re changing the way we study tech adoption

With our shift to using NPORS for studying topics like the digital divide, Americans can now respond by mail or online. This change in approach sets us up to continue studying tech adoption long into the future.
short readsApr 24, 2023

Teens and social media: Key findings from Pew Research Center surveys

More than half of U.S. teens say it would be difficult for them to give up social media. 36% say they spend too much time on social media.
fact sheetNov 10, 2023

Digital News Fact Sheet

In the U.S., roughly nine-in-ten adults (93%) get at least some news online (either via mobile or desktop), and the online space has become a host for the digital homes of both legacy news outlets and new, “born on the web” news outlets.
short readsJun 12, 2024

72% of U.S. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom

Some 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom.
fact sheetDec 20, 2024

Topic: Why public opinion matters and how to measure it

Public opinion polling is an important way to make sure people’s views and opinions are considered in national debates and conversations.
reportJun 7, 2023

Life on Social Media Platforms, in Users’ Own Words

In focus groups, highly engaged social media users describe the purposes that different platforms serve for them, their choices about what to reveal and how they try to anticipate any hostile reactions that could be lurking.
reportMay 21, 2025

30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers

Most who use astrology (or a horoscope), tarot cards or a fortune teller say they do so just for fun rather than for insights about life.
reportMar 26, 2026

Political commentary on religious radio, and what listeners think about it

Most religious radio listeners say keeping up with news and politics isn’t a major reason they tune in. Still, some stations have a heavy focus on political commentary.
reportOct 7, 2026

Acknowledgments

This report is made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org. Primary researchers Galen Stocking, Associate Director, Science and Society Research Regina Widjaya, Computational Social Scientist Anna Lieb, Computational Social Science Analyst Kaitlyn Radde, Computational […]

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Search results for: “social media”

Q&A: How – and why – we’re changing the way we study tech adoption

Digital News Fact Sheet

Topic: Why public opinion matters and how to measure it

30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers

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