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short readsMar 30, 2007

Love That Dog!

That’s the percentage of of dog owners who say they consider their pet to be a member of their family, according to a Pew Research Center survey. And most cat owners (78%) feel the same way.
presentationMar 16, 2007

Social Media and Libraries: New applications for a new generation of users

This presentation highlights recent Pew Internet Project research with a special focus on the adoption of social media applications among teenagers and adults in the U.S.
reportMar 12, 2007

Internet ferment in China

In China, how three big issues — digital divides, internet cafes, and online games — are spilling into each other.
reportMar 8, 2007

Today’s Journalists Less Prominent

Summary of Findings The increasingly fragmented media landscape has diminished the prominence of the nation’s top journalists. Two decades ago, the vast majority of Americans had a “favorite” journalist or news person, and the top picks were representatives of the big three broadcast television networks. Today, only a slim majority can name the journalist they […]
short readsMar 1, 2007

Young Adults Love Video Games

That’s the portion of Gen Nexters — Americans ages 18-25 — who say they play games that can be hooked up to a television such as PlayStation, Xbox or GameCube. Roughly one-third of the preceding generation of Gen Xers (35%) play these types of games.
presentationFeb 23, 2007

When Libraries Get Social: How tech-savvy teens are shaping library culture

Recent research looking at teens’ online behaviors and communications choices demonstrates that social networking activity is just one element of a larger shift towards greater engagement with participatory media.
presentationFeb 18, 2007

Communities, Learning, and the Internet

A discussion of Pew Internet Project findings about how the internet has changed communities and the general learning environment of users.
reportFeb 14, 2007

Where’s technorati?

How a reported 30,000 internet police affect online and offline life in China
reportFeb 7, 2007

What Americans Pay For – and How

Nearly three-in-ten adults say the most common way they take care of their regular monthly bills is by an online or electronic payment.
reportJan 24, 2007

We Try Hard. We Fall Short. Americans Assess Their Saving Habits

Despite a negative national savings rate, three-in-four Americans still think of themselves as savers. But a majority also acknowledge they don’t save enough.