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reportSep 7, 2007

Internet Addiction in China

Internet addiction in China has been described as a “severe social problem that could threaten the nation’s future.”
reportSep 6, 2007

What Could Convince Americans to Stay the Course in Iraq?

No question looms larger on the national scene than how Americans will react to the progress reported by Iraq commander Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker when they testify before Congress next week. A look at the course of opinions about the Iraq conflict over the past few years suggests that two crucial […]
reportSep 5, 2007

What Could Convince Americans to Stay the Course in Iraq?

A look at the course of opinions about the Iraq war over the past few years suggests that two crucial but opposing factors in U.S. thinking will likely shape the public’s response to the Petraeus report.
reportAug 28, 2007

Along the Iraq-Vietnam Parallel
reportAug 28, 2007

Along the Iraq-Vietnam Parallel

To many observers the most obvious parallel between the two conflicts is that, after early public support, disillusionment mounted as hostilities dragged on. But while the overall trajectory is similar, an important political difference distinguishes public attitudes toward the two wars.
reportAug 21, 2007

How Gender Influences Health Searches

Now proven beyond a reasonable doubt: Women are more likely than men to look for health information online.
reportAug 20, 2007

Campaign for President Takes Center Stage in Coverage

In the second quarter of 2007, the presidential campaign supplanted the debate over Iraq as the No. 1 story in the media. Barack Obama overtook Hillary Clinton as the candidate getting the most attention. And Republicans began to catch up with Democrats in exposure. PEJ offers a 2nd quarter report on the media.
reportAug 20, 2007

Dr. Google and Dr. Microsoft

Keeping an eye on the Dr. Google vs. Dr. Microsoft horserace.
reportAug 16, 2007

States Let Adult Kids Stay on Parents’ Insurance

Legislatures in eight states voted this spring to require insurers to let adult children stay on their parents’ health insurance, even after the traditional cut-off dates on a child’s 18th birthday or college graduation.
reportAug 10, 2007

New Research From JCMC

A new issue of the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication was recently published online, with articles on topics ranging from Facebook to online fantasy sports.

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