About half of Americans say they spend too much time on their smartphone
Seven-in-ten adults under 30 say they spend too much time on their smartphone, as do about two-thirds of those ages 30 to 49.
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Americans’ use of social media for health information differs by race and ethnicity
Hispanic, Black and Asian adults are more likely than White adults to get health information from social media and turn to health and wellness influencers.
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More Americans now support than oppose all-day school cellphone bans
Three-quarters of U.S. adults support in-class school cellphone bans, and for the first time, more now support than oppose all-day bans for middle and high schoolers.
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Nearly 6 in 10 young women get health and wellness information from influencers
Young women are especially likely to say they often see influencer content about beauty and appearance.
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Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16
Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.
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About 1 in 5 Americans have used crypto; Republicans’ use has ticked up
Some of the biggest demographic differences in cryptocurrency use are by gender, age and income.
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Who do Americans think is going to win the World Cup?
Most Americans say they are unlikely to follow the 2026 World Cup, though immigrants are far more likely than U.S.-born adults to tune in.
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Federal agency X accounts are getting far more engagement in the second Trump term than under Biden
Federal agencies are getting far more audience engagement on X in the second Trump administration than they did during the final year of the Biden administration.
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Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how these sites impact their mental health.
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Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs
Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.
