About half of TikTok users under 30 say they use it to keep up with politics, news
TikTok users under 30 see its impact on democracy more positively than older users, with 45% of this group saying it’s mostly good for American democracy.
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Many Israelis say social media content about the Israel-Hamas war should be censored
Most Israeli adults do not post or share about political and social issues online – including the war between Israel and Hamas.
How Americans Navigate Politics on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram
X stands out as a place people go to keep up with politics. Still, some users see political posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, too.
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In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
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For shopping, phones are common and influencers have become a factor – especially for young adults
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
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Key facts about Truth Social
With Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid now officially underway, here are key facts about Truth Social and its users.
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Connection, Creativity and Drama: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
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As the 2022 campaign draws to a close, here’s how federal, state and local candidates have used Twitter
One-in-five federal, state and local candidate tweets in 2022 have mentioned race, abortion, education or the economy.
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Key facts about Parler
While 38% of U.S. adults say they have heard of Parler, just 1% of Americans regularly get news there.
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The Role of Alternative Social Media in the News and Information Environment
In recent years, several new options have emerged in the social media universe, many of which explicitly present themselves as alternatives to more established social media platforms. Free speech ideals and heated political themes prevail on these sites, which draw praise from their users and skepticism from other Americans.
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More so than adults, U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
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Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022
The landscape of social media is ever-changing, especially among teens who often are on the leading edge of this space. A new survey of American teenagers ages 13 to 17 finds that TikTok has established itself as one of the top online platforms for U.S. teens, while the share of teens who use Facebook has fallen sharply.
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5 facts about political tweets shared by U.S. adults
Here are five facts about political content on Twitter, such as the content and nature of these posts.
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