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short readsAug 8, 2019

46% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions

Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
reportOct 23, 2019

National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce Majority of Tweets

The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
data essayOct 5, 2020

In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’

Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
reportFeb 16, 2021

Faith Among Black Americans

Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
reportFeb 5, 2020

A sore subject: Almost half of Americans have stopped talking politics with someone

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to have stopped discussing political and election news with someone: 50% vs. 41%, respectively.
reportNov 20, 2019

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher Emily A. Vogels, Research Associate Mara Mordecai, Research Assistant Jeremiah Cha, Research Assistant Raea Rasmussen, Intern Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Sara Atske, Associate Digital Producer James Bell, Vice President, Global Strategy Peter […]
reportAug 22, 2019

1. Social activities, information seeking on subjects like health and education top the list of mobile activities

The survey asked mobile phone users about 10 activities they might do on their mobile phones. First, it included four activities that may be social in nature, including: sending text messages, taking pictures or video, posting pictures or videos to social media, and posting thoughts on social media. Second, it asked people whether they have […]
reportAug 22, 2019

2. Social media users more likely to interact with people who are different from them

Social media platforms provide a major avenue for people to connect with friends, relatives and acquaintances they do not see in person on a regular basis. A median of 46% of Facebook users report seeing few or none of their Facebook “friends” in person regularly, while just 31% see most or all of them in […]
short readsSep 9, 2019

Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life

Millennials have often led older Americans in their adoption and use of technology. But there has also been significant growth in tech adoption in recent years among older generations.
short readsOct 22, 2019

APSA 2019 roundup: Research on political socialization, campaign spending and misinformation

Researchers are learning more about early political socialization. Emerging techniques to fight misinformation are seeing some success.

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