short readJan 24, 2020 Q&A: How Pew Research Center evaluated Americans’ trust in 30 news sources Our director of journalism studies explains how we determined what media outlets Americans turn to and trust for their political news.
short readNov 19, 2019 Protests in Lebanon highlight ubiquity of WhatsApp, dissatisfaction with government Amid unrest, here is a closer look at Lebanon’s widespread use of WhatsApp, as well as unhappiness with the political and economic situation.
reportOct 2, 2019 Americans Are Wary of the Role Social Media Sites Play in Delivering the News Getting news from social media is an increasingly common experience; nearly three-in-ten U.S. adults do so often.
short readAug 8, 2019 46% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
short readJun 27, 2019 Republicans far more likely than Democrats to say fact-checkers tend to favor one side Republicans largely say fact-checking by news outlets and other organizations favors one side. Democrats mostly think it is fair to all sides.
short readJun 14, 2019 About three-quarters of Americans favor steps to restrict altered videos and images A majority of Americans say altered videos and images create confusion about current issues, and most support restrictions on such content.
reportJun 5, 2019 Many Americans Say Made-Up News Is a Critical Problem That Needs To Be Fixed Politicians viewed as major creators of it, but journalists seen as the ones who should fix it
short readMay 13, 2019 Misinformation and fears about its impact are pervasive in 11 emerging economies Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.
reportMay 13, 2019 Publics in Emerging Economies Worry Social Media Sow Division, Even as They Offer New Chances for Political Engagement Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.
short readApr 29, 2019 In many countries, dissatisfaction with democracy is tied to views about economic conditions, personal rights Dissatisfaction with democracy is correlated with views on economic conditions, whether key democratic norms are being respected and other issues.