Q&A: How Pew Research Center studied gig workers in the U.S.
A recent Center survey focused on gig platform work. Here is more information about how we crafted the survey and what we learned from it.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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From Looking for Love to Swiping the Field: Online Dating in the U.S.
Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.
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Americans differ from people in other societies over some aspects of U.S. ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ power
While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.
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What People Around the World Like – and Dislike – About American Society and Politics
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
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Methodology
Pew Research Center designed the focus groups to understand the diverse experiences and perspectives of Asians living in the United States. This research was conducted by PSB Insights for Pew Research Center and was reviewed by an IRB (internal review board) for human subject research. The purpose of the focus groups was to gain further […]
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4. Journalists and the public differ on how journalists are doing, how connected they are
Much of Pew Research Center’s past research on the state of journalism in the United States has focused on Americans’ assessments of how well journalists are doing their jobs and serving the public. In this new survey, researchers got the other side of the story – asking journalists to provide their own sense of how […]
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Acknowledgments
We are extremely thankful for the contributions of the people who participated in this canvassing. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Primary researchers Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology ResearchJanna Anderson, Director, Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center Editorial and graphic design Margaret Porteus, Information […]
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Black Americans’ Views of and Engagement With Science
Black Americans hold multifaceted views when it comes to trust in medical research scientists: Majorities hold largely positive views of their competence, but express concern about the potential for misconduct.
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Connection, Creativity and Drama: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
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Q&A: How and why Pew Research Center surveyed almost 12,000 U.S. journalists
Most of our research on the U.S. news environment has been from the viewpoint of the public, but this time we surveyed journalists themselves.