Posts mentioning ‘Black lives matter spiked on lawmakers social media accounts after George Floyd ki
236 members (45%) of the 116th Congress have mentioned “Black lives matter” on Facebook or Twitter dating back as far as Jan. 1, 2015.- 29337Murphy2025-03-20
59% of U.S. parents with lower incomes say their child may face digital obstacles in schoolwork
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.- 22232Murphy2025-03-20
Measuring News Consumption in a Digital Era
As news outlets morph and multiply, both surveys and passive data collection tools face challenges.- 21360Murphy2025-03-20
Most Americans say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics
Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.- 27064Murphy2025-03-20
Fast facts on Americans views about social media as Facebook faces legal challenge
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.- 25777Murphy2025-03-20
A look at the Americans who believe there is some truth to the conspiracy theory that COVID-19 was p
Most Americans (71%) have heard of a conspiracy theory that alleges that powerful people intentionally planned the coronavirus outbreak.- 28225Murphy2025-03-20
Social media continue to be important political outlets for Black Americans
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.- 24140Murphy2025-03-20
Many Americans Get News on YouTube, Where News Organizations and Independent Producers Thrive Side b
Videos from independent news producers are more likely to cover subjects negatively and discuss conspiracy theories.- 24548Murphy2025-03-20
Parenting Children in the Age of Screens
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.- 27313Murphy2025-03-20
23% of users in U.S. say social media led them to change views on an issue; some cite Black Lives Ma
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.- 24784Murphy2025-03-20
Most Americans dont answer cellphone calls from unknown numbers
Some eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.- 23850Murphy2025-03-20
Americans Who Mainly Get Their News on Social Media Are Less Engaged, Less Knowledgeable
Those who rely on social media for news are less likely to get the facts right about COVID-19 and politics and more likely to hear some unproven claims.- 23439Murphy2025-03-20
64% of Americans say social media have a mostly negative effect on the way things are going in the U
Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.- 21144Murphy2025-03-20
Key findings about voter engagement in the 2020 election
53% of U.S. adults who voted in the general election say they engaged in at least 1 of 6 political activities over the past six months.- 25022Murphy2025-03-20
Outside U.S., Floyds killing and protests sparked discussion on legislators Twitter accounts
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.- 26537Murphy2025-03-20
Foreign policy experts in the U.S. have much different views about threats to the country than the g
International relations experts' assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.- 20311Murphy2025-03-20
Most Republicans Approve of Trumps Post-election Messaging, but About a Third Say It Has Been Wrong
Partisans differ on whether social media companies’ decisions had a major impact on the election.- 22522Murphy2025-03-20
75% of Americans say its likely that Russia or other governments will try to influence 2020 election
Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.- 28797Murphy2025-03-20
How Americans see U.S. tech companies as government scrutiny increases
We have studied Americans’ attitudes toward tech companies for years. Here are takeaways from our recent research.- 26289Murphy2025-03-20
Key takeaways on Americans views of and experiences with dating and relationships
The advent of dating apps and other new technologies present a new set of norms and expectations for U.S. singles.- 27750Murphy2025-03-20
Code-Dependent: Pros and Cons of the Algorithm Age
Algorithms can save lives, make things easier and conquer chaos. But experts worry about governmental and corporate control of the data, and how algorithms can produce biased results and worsen digital divides.
Public Perspectives on Food Risks
Majorities of Americans see at least some risk from food produced using hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or artificial ingredients; half the public says that foods with genetically modified ingredients are worse for one's health than foods without.