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Pew Research CenterNovember 19, 2019

Lebanese protests that were in part prompted by a proposed tax on the use of the messaging platform WhatsApp have since turned into a broader call for rebuilding the nation’s political and economic system. Amid the unrest, here is a closer look at the widespread use of WhatsApp in Lebanon, as well as public unhappiness with the country’s political and economic situation.

Pew Research CenterAugust 22, 2019

Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.

Pew Research CenterJune 20, 2019

United Kingdom legislators in the House of Lords and House of Commons tweeted more critical content of Trump’s recent visit to the nation.

Pew Research CenterMay 13, 2019

Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.

In Vietnam, about half of adults say social media are at least somewhat important for keeping up with political news and other developments. Above, Vietnamese activist La Viet Dung has alleged Facebook may be helping to suppress online dissent. (AFP/Getty Images)

Pew Research CenterMay 13, 2019

Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.

Pew Research CenterMay 2, 2019

What is the internet? Who is an internet user? Research suggests that some people who use the internet may not be aware that they’re doing so.

Internet & TechMarch 7, 2019

Mobile phone users see a mix of benefits and pitfalls related to their devices, and Facebook and WhatsApp are among the most widely used digital platforms.

GlobalFebruary 5, 2019

Whether in advanced or emerging economies, younger people, those with higher levels of education and those with higher incomes are more likely to be digitally connected.

GlobalOctober 9, 2018

This sortable table provides data for levels of internet use, cellphone ownership, smartphone ownership and social media usage from 2013 to 2017 by country, highlighting the countries surveyed in sub-Saharan Africa.

GlobalOctober 9, 2018

Most in the region feel positively about the role the internet plays in their countries, but long-standing digital divides between internet haves and have-nots persist.

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