How U.S. Public Opinion Has Changed in 20 Years of Our Surveys
We took a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on a variety of topics over the last 20 years.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
We took a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on a variety of topics over the last 20 years.
Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).
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.
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 171 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from May 13 to 26, 2025, among a sample of adults who are parents or guardians of any child […]
Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for their children. This chapter explores how screen time fits into the broader landscape of parenting kids ages 12 and younger. […]
The vast majority of U.S. adults (85%) say online scams and attacks are a problem on shopping sites and apps.
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet. Primary researchers Jeffrey Gottfried, Associate Director, Research Research team Monica Anderson, Director, Internet and Technology ResearchEmily A. Vogels, Research AssociateColleen McClain, Research AssociateMichelle Faverio, Research AnalystRisa Gelles-Watnick, Research AnalystOlivia Sidoti, Research AssistantLee Rainie, Former […]
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet. Primary researchers Risa Gelles-Watnick, Research Analyst Research team Monica Anderson, Director, Internet and Technology ResearchJeffrey Gottfried, Associate Director, ResearchEmily A. Vogels, Research AssociateColleen McClain, Research AssociateMichelle Faverio, Research AnalystRisa Gelles-Watnick, Research AnalystOlivia Sidoti, Research AssistantLee […]
More than half of U.S. adults (56%) said that widespread use of brain chips to enhance cognitive function would be a bad idea for society.
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