Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
U.S. adults and teens are more likely to support than oppose requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account.
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.
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Many are in an “It depends” frame of mind when they consider this central trade-off in the digital era.
Though the majority of Americans think most video games players are men, equal numbers of men and women report playing video games. Yet, men are twice as likely to call themselves “gamers.”
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