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short readFeb 23, 2024

A man records a video for a legislative candidate's social media account on Jan. 10, 2024, in Tangerang, Banten province, Indonesia. (Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images)

Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.

short readOct 31, 2023

U.S. adults and teens are more likely to support than oppose requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account.

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.

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reportFeb 17, 2004

Rural Areas and the Internet

This report provides a portrait of rural Americaâ€™s Internet users, the activities they pursue online and their attitudes about the Internet compared to online Americans in urban and suburban communities
reportDec 14, 2003

Wired for Health: How Californians Compare

Low-income Californians are more likely than other low-income Americans to go online and to search for health information. Health insurance, alternative medicine, and experimental treatments are particularly popular topics among Californian Internet …
reportNov 23, 2003

Consumption of Information Goods and Services in the U.S.

Computers and the Internet are encroaching on the TV and the landline telephone as important information and communication tools for a growing number of tech-loving Americans, especially those in their twenties.
reportAug 27, 2003

Internet Use by Region in the U.S.

Internet penetration is not spread evenly over all regions, and users in different regions do different things online.
reportMay 18, 2003

Broadband Adoption at Home

There was 50% growth in home broadband adoption in the past year, but the torrid growth pace will likely slow.
presentationApr 28, 2003

The Internet’s Impact on American Life

John’s presentation provides data on broadband penetration to homes and highlights findings from the report “The Broadband Difference.”
reportApr 16, 2003

The Ever-Shifting Internet Population: A new look at Internet access and the digital divide

This study reveals a fluidity in internet use, detailing the on again, off again, or proximal relationships that some have with the Internet and also looks at those who remain offline and the reasons given for non-use.
presentationDec 14, 2002

Trust and Privacy Online: What the Public Really Wants

Lee’s lecture covered Pew’s basic findings related to privacy and information disclosure.
reportNov 19, 2001

Exposed Online: The federal health privacy regulation and Internet user impacts

This report is intended to give a general overview of how the federal health privacy regulation (“HIPAA”) may or may not apply to health Web sites.
reportSep 9, 2001

Wired Seniors

While 56% of all Americans go online, only 15% of Americans over the age of 65 have access to the Internet. Wealthy and educated seniors are most likely to go online. They are enthusiastic Internet users who love email and use the Web to gather all …

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Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy

81% of U.S. adults – versus 46% of teens – favor parental consent for minors to use social media

Americans’ Use of Mobile Technology and Home Broadband

Technology Policy Issues

Rural Areas and the Internet

Wired for Health: How Californians Compare

Consumption of Information Goods and Services in the U.S.

Internet Use by Region in the U.S.

Broadband Adoption at Home

The Internet’s Impact on American Life

The Ever-Shifting Internet Population: A new look at Internet access and the digital divide

Trust and Privacy Online: What the Public Really Wants

Exposed Online: The federal health privacy regulation and Internet user impacts

Wired Seniors

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