Monica Anderson

Associate Director of Research

Expertise:

Monica Anderson is associate director of research at Pew Research Center primarily studying internet and technology issues. Much of her recent work has focused on the impact of the digital divide, the role of technology in the lives of teenagers, and activism in the age of social media. She has a master’s degree in media studies from Georgetown University, where her work focused on the intersection of race, politics and media.

Publications

55% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions

Many social media users in the United States are exhausted by how much political content they see on these platforms.

Most Americans Think Social Media Sites Censor Political Viewpoints

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.

Americans see pressure, rather than genuine concern, as big factor in company statements about racism

52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.

Parenting Children in the Age of Screens

Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.

Most Americans say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics

Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.

Amid Protests, Majorities Across Racial and Ethnic Groups Express Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement

As demonstrations continue across the country to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man killed while in Minneapolis police custody, Americans see the protests both as a reaction to Floyd’s death and an expression of frustration over longstanding issues.

#BlackLivesMatter surges on Twitter after George Floyd’s death

#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.

Roughly six-in-ten online daters in the U.S. are concerned about data collection

A majority of online daters report being either very or somewhat concerned about how much data such services collect about them.

Dating and Relationships in the Digital Age

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

53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Americans with lower incomes are particularly likely to have concerns related to the digital divide and the digital “homework gap.”

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