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Age & Generations

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    Rare Diseases and Online Resources

    One in ten Americans is living with a rare disorder. The internet can be a vital source of information for people who may never have otherwise met someone else with their disease or condition.

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    Generations Online in 2009

    Over half of the adult internet population is between 18 and 44 years old. But larger percentages of older generations are online now than in the past, and they are doing more activities online.

  • presentation

    Generations Online: Charts

    This is a series of charts related to the “Generations Online in 2009” report released on Jan. 28, 2009.

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    Generational differences in online activities

    Contrary to the image of Generation Y as the “Net Generation,” internet users in their 20s do not dominate every aspect of online life. Generation X is the most likely group to bank, shop, and look for health information online.

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    Adults and Social Network Websites

    The share of adult internet users who have a profile on an online social network site has more than quadrupled in the past four years — from 8% in 2005 to 35% at the end of 2008.

  • short reads

    Young Democrats

    A 19-point gap now separates Democratic and Republican identification among young voters.

  • presentation

    Baby Boomers and the internet

    This presentation contains data about how Baby Boomers use the internet. It charts the rise of broadband, wireless connections, and a variety of internet activities, including e-commerce.

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    Teens and the internet

    This presentation pulls together the latest Pew Internet data about how teens use the internet, their cell phones, and other technology. It explores how the world of digital natives is different from their predecessors.

  • report

    Teens and Gaming Data Set Posted

    The data set for our 2008 survey on teens, gaming and civic engagement is now posted for download on our site.

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    Adults and Video Games

    Over half of American adults play video games, and four in five young adults play games. Computers are the most popular gaming device, though young adults prefer gaming consoles. Virtual worlds only draw a small crowd.