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3 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park |Sara A. Atske
Most teens credit social media with feeling more connected to friends. Still, roughly 1 in 5 say social media sites hurt their mental health, and growing shares think they harm people their ageHow we did thisPew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center conducted an online survey of 1,391 U.S. teens and parents from Sept. 18 to Oct.
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3 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park |Sara A. Atske
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/internet.
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3 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park |Sara A. Atske
The analysis in this report is based on a self-administered web survey conducted from Sept. 18 to Oct. 10, 2024, among a sample of 1,391 dyads, with each dyad (or pair) comprised of one U.S. teen ages 13 to 17 and one parent per teen. The margin of sampling error for the full sample of 1,391 teens is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. The survey was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs in English and Spanish using KnowledgePanel, its nationally representative online research panel.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
pymnts.com | Eugenie Park
By: Eugenie Park and Darrell M. West (Brookings Tech Tank)In recent years, there has been a significant uptick in the utilization of mental health apps, experiencing a notable 54.6% growth between 2019 and 2021. This surge is likely tied to the increased prevalence of diagnosed mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of social distancing measures, which reduced access to traditional in-person psychotherapeutic services.
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
brookings.edu | Eugenie Park |Darrell M. West
Over the past few years, the use of mental health apps has been on the rise, with a reported 54.6% growth between 2019 and 2021. This growth is likely correlated with the increased prevalence of diagnosed mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the implementation of social distancing measures that made traditional in-person psychotherapeutic services less accessible. Among apps that are broadly intended to improve mental health, several distinct types have emerged.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park
About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park
People face a number of choices in managing their online privacy, and each person approaches these from a different angle. Some people are tech-savvy and confident in their ability to protect their data. Others are overwhelmed trying to navigate the privacy settings that tech companies make available. And while many are concerned about their privacy, translating that concern into action can be complicated. No single factor explains the ins and outs of people’s privacy choices.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park
Online privacy is complex, encompassing debates over law enforcement’s data access, government regulation and what information companies can collect. This chapter examines Americans’ perspectives on these issues and highlights how views vary across different groups, particularly by education and age.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park
Online security can take many forms, whether it’s a company’s privacy policy or the password you choose for your email. This chapter discusses Americans’ views of and habits toward privacy policies, passwords and cybersecurity. In some cases, these opinions and experiences differ significantly by age, education level, race and ethnicity. If you’re online, you’ve likely had a company disclose its privacy policy. That document explains how they collect, use or generally manage user data.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio |Monica Anderson |Eugenie Park
The role of technology companies, AI and regulation – plus personal experiences with data breaches, passwords, cybersecurity and privacy policiesPew Research Center has a long record of studying Americans’ views of privacy and their personal data, as well as their online habits. This study sought to understand how people think about each of these things – and what, if anything, they do to manage their privacy online. This survey was conducted among 5,101 U.S. adults from May 15 to 21, 2023.
