How Scientists Engage the Public
Most scientists (87%) believe it is important to participate in public policy debates. Almost half use social media to discuss or follow science, and nearly a quarter blog about science and research.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Chapter 1: Using Public Libraries
A large majority of Hispanics say they have used a public library at some time in their life, and some 46% say they have used one in the 12 months prior to the survey. However, the Pew Research survey shows that Hispanics (especially those who are foreign born) are less likely than whites and blacks […]
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Chapter 2: Religious Commitment and Practice
For more recent survey data about religion in Latin America, read our 2026 report “Catholicism Has Declined in Latin America Over the Past Decade.” Religion is central to the lives of many Latin Americans. Indeed, majorities in most countries surveyed say religion is very important to them. Two-thirds or more express this view in Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, […]
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5 facts about online harassment
A look at the prevalence of harassment online, its various forms, where it occurs, and how people respond.
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Most Say Religious Holiday Displays on Public Property Are OK
A majority of Americans believe the historical accuracy of the biblical Christmas story and also look forward to gathering with friends and family for the holidays.
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Part 2: The Online Environment
As previous work from Pew Research has shown, most technology users feel positively connected to the services and devices that connect them to others. It is not, however, a relationship without tension. Many users sometimes feel stressed by their constant connectivity (for example when their cell phones distract or interrupt them) or vulnerable when they […]
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Chapter 3: The Differing Demographic Profiles of First-Time Married, Remarried and Divorced Adults
In this section, the adult population is divided into three groups, based on their marital status and marital history: those in their first marriage, those who are currently remarried,[13. numoffset=”13″ Remarried” includes those who are currently in a second or higher order marriage. “Divorced” includes all currently divorced adults, including those who had been in […]
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Americans Consider Certain Kinds of Data to be More Sensitive than Others
Different kinds of information evoke varying levels of sensitivity among Americans. Social security numbers are universally considered to be the most sensitive piece of personal information, while media tastes and purchasing habits are among the least sensitive categories of data. In general, about half of respondents view the content of phone conversations, email messages and […]
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Online Harassment
73% of internet users have witnessed online harassment; 40% have experienced it personally.
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Part 1: Experiencing Online Harassment
Forty percent of adult internet users[2. numoffset=”2″ Some 89% of American adults are now internet users.] have personally experienced some variety of online harassment. In this study, online harassment was defined as having had at least one of six incidents personally occur: 27% of internet users have been called offensive names 22% have had someone […]