A big majority (81%) of Americans say they rely a lot on their own research – more than say they rely a lot on friends and family or experts.
66% of Americans feel worn out by the amount of news there is these days – a feeling that has persisted for several years now.
The shift has been most notable in jobs that prioritize analytical skills, such as science and math, or fundamental skills, such as writing.
Key quotes from a Pew Research Center canvassing of experts about the effect of technology on democracy.
About half the experts we canvassed predict humans' use of technology will weaken democracy by 2030, while a third expect technology will strengthen it as reformers fight back against democracy's foes.
Key findings from a Pew Research Center study about online dating.
Americans who closely follow political news are more likely to have confidence that the public will accept election results. And that's true across party boundaries.
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.
Monica Anderson, associate director of internet and technology research, speaks about our latest report on the world of online dating.
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
