Majorities in advanced and emerging economies say social media has made people more informed

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December 5, 2022

In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society

Majorities in advanced and emerging economies say social media has made people more informed

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Majorities in advanced and emerging economies say social media has made people more informed

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In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
Internet and social media are widely seen as having made people more vulnerable to misinformation
Most say social media has made societies more divided in their political opinions
Views of social media’s impact on tolerance vary in both advanced and emerging economies

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