Three-in-ten Americans now read e-books
75% of U.S. adults say they have read a book in the past 12 months in any format, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since 2011.
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75% of U.S. adults say they have read a book in the past 12 months in any format, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since 2011.
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
Roughly a quarter of American adults (23%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year.
Here are some key takeaways for how the public engaged with Team USA on Twitter during the Tokyo Olympics.
In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.
The share of U.S. adults who now report that they go online “almost constantly” has risen to 31%, up from 21% in 2015.
A third of U.S. adults say they changed their Thanksgiving plans “a great deal,” while roughly a quarter changed their plans “some.”
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
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