Most Americans rely on their own research to make big decisions, and that often means online searches
A big majority (81%) of Americans say they rely a lot on their own research – more than say they rely a lot on friends and family or experts.
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A big majority (81%) of Americans say they rely a lot on their own research – more than say they rely a lot on friends and family or experts.
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Amid the back-and-forth between Twitter and President Trump, here are facts about Americans’ attitudes toward social media companies.
Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.
Americans say the public’s trust has been declining in both the federal government and in their fellow citizens. But most say this can be turned around.
Most Americans believe the health benefits of the MMR vaccine are high and the risks are low. Many favor school-based vaccine requirements.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
Negative views of technology companies’ impact on the country have nearly doubled since 2015, from 17% to 33%.
Pew Research Center is redoubling its focus on the role of information and trust in democratic societies.
The trends in Americans’ views of social media tell a complex story. Read about the dynamics of Americans’ feelings toward social media.
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