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    Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024

    Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.

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    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 […]

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    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, […]

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    Understanding America’s next young generation

    Quarterly Update A message from Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock · Subscribe ↗ Understanding America’s next young generation Dear reader, As we close out the year, I want to thank you for being part of the Pew Research Center community. Your engagement helps us pursue a mission that matters: providing facts that illuminate how people are […]

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    📊 How did the midterm polls perform?

    Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ From our research The number of people in the U.S. who identify as Middle Eastern or North African by ancestry. The estimated size of the MENA population increases to 5.2 million when considering other characteristics, like birthplace, language and family relationships.

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    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 […]

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    Scripps announces digital restructure and layoffs

    The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story E.W. Scripps, the broadcasting company with dozens of local affiliates, is laying off 268 employees as it restructures its local TV business around digital-first news production and streaming. The company plans to centralize some […]

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    The Briefing

    ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Indamedia, a media group supportive of Hungarian president Viktor Orban, announced last Friday that it has acquired a handful of publications including Blikk, a popular tabloid with millions of monthly readers. Blikk’s editor-in-chief […]