The internet as a diversion and destination
Americans are increasingly going online for no particular reason except to have fun or to pass the time.
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Americans are increasingly going online for no particular reason except to have fun or to pass the time.
Director Lee Rainie spoke about how the technology revolution has changed the way people interact and create communities.
How people’s trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement are connected to their use of social network sites and other technologies.
Susannah Fox presented the Project’s latest findings on how mobile access is affecting health and health care.
An overview of Pew Internet’s latest findings about technology adoption, with an emphasis on mobile use, social networks, and gaming.
65% of internet users have paid to access or download some kind of digital content. Music and software are the most common kinds of content purchased.
Net migration–the number of people who move into a place minus the number who move out–can reflect local economic conditions, but a new analysis of population loss in rural areas finds that other factors also can play a role.
What is the reach and scope of online social networks? A CNN story prompts debate.
As the digital world has expanded far beyond the desktop, consumers can now choose from an array of devices capable of satisfying their need for “anytime, anywhere†access to news, information, friends and entertainment.
Susannah Fox will guide a discussion of a combination of tools, content, and community changes that factor into health improvement. But what actually drives behavior change? And are we even asking the right questions?
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