By the numbers: Technology’s place in our lives
Director Lee Rainie presented data on technology’s place in our lives according to numbers at the Wisdom 2.0 Conference in Redwood City, CA.
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Director Lee Rainie presented data on technology’s place in our lives according to numbers at the Wisdom 2.0 Conference in Redwood City, CA.
Young adults hit hard by the recession. A plurality of the public believes young adults, rather than middle-aged or older adults, are having the toughest time in today’s economy.
85% of the adults who use social media report that people are usually kind on the sites. At the same time, 49% have witnessed mean and offensive behavior and they usually respond by ignoring it.
The effect of Facebook “power users” on everybody else
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.
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