Emily A. Vogels

43% of those who report experiencing harassing behavior online say that they consider their most recent experience to be “online harassment.”

Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as the reason they think they were targeted. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking

Americans have grown more divided on whether offensive content online is taken seriously enough and on which is more important online, free speech or feeling safe.

Updating our question wording acknowledges changing norms around gender identity and improves data quality and accuracy.

38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.

Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say major tech companies favor the views of liberals over conservatives. At the same time, partisans differ on whether social media companies should flag inaccurate information on their platforms.

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.

#BlackLivesMatter was used roughly 47.8 million times on Twitter – an average of just under 3.7 million times per day – from May 26 to June 7.

From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.

Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.