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73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack, and these are common across age groups. Most get scam calls, texts and emails at least weekly.

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reportJun 21, 2001

Teenage Life Online

A detailed look at how children and young adults have incorporated the Internet into their lives, with a focus on family and friend relationships, and fervor with which adolescents use instant messaging technology.
presentationMay 8, 2001

Testimony of Lee Rainie to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce

At the most fundamental level, Americans would like the presumption of privacy when they are online, and they would like to be in control of when pieces of their identity are given out.
reportApr 24, 2001

The Music Downloading Deluge

Between July-August 2000 and February 2001, the number of American adults who have downloaded music online shot up more than 40%. In another recent survey, 53% of online teens 12-17 reported downloading music.
reportApr 2, 2001

Fear of Online Crime

Americans are deeply worried about criminal activity online, and these concerns may be a factor in the public’s support of the right of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to intercept criminal suspects’ email.
reportFeb 18, 2001

More Online, Doing More

During the second half of 2000, when much attention was focused on the struggles of dot-com firms, the overall Internet population continued to grow at a healthy clip as women, minorities, and others flocked online.
reportJan 11, 2001

Testimony to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics

Testimony to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Workgroup on National Health Information Infrastructure and the Workgroup on Health Statistics for the 21st CenturyBy Lee Rainie Director — Pew Internet & American Life ProjectJanuary 11, 2001 Good morning. It is an honor to be here commenting on this critically important initiative of the […]
reportDec 31, 2000

The Holidays Online 2000

Americans take advantage of the Internet while executing their holiday plans—from online shopping, and sending of e-greetings, to travel, party and event planning.
reportDec 20, 2000

Online Health Seekers Would Like the Right to Sue if their Privacy is Violated

81% say they think they should be able to sue WASHINGTON–A survey of those who seek medical and health information online reveals that 81% would like to have the right to sue a medical company that gave away or sold information in violation of its privacy promises. The study was conducted by the Pew Internet […]
reportDec 20, 2000

Wired Churches, Wired Temples

Featuring the results of a 1,300 congregation online survey, this report details how churches, temples and other places of religious congregation use the Internet to extend their mission and help the spiritual and everyday life of their members.
reportDec 3, 2000

Internet Election News Audience Seeks Convenience, Familiar Names

Introduction and Summary Campaign 2000 firmly established the Internet as a major source of election news and information. But as the audience for online campaign news has expanded — increasing fourfold over the past four years — it has gone more mainstream in its preferences and pursuits. A majority now cites convenience, not a desire […]

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reportDec 12, 2024

An image of two teenage boys use their smartphones in Vail, Colorado. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.

reportMar 11, 2024

Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don’t have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious. Half of parents say they have looked through their teen’s phone.

reportApr 3, 2025

These groups are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI, but both want more personal control and worry about too little regulation.

reportJan 31, 2024

Most U.S. adults today say they use the internet (95%), have a smartphone (90%) or subscribe to high-speed internet at home (80%). About four-in-ten report being online almost constantly.