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Nov 21, 2024 | 
pewresearch.org | Michelle Faverio
The Pew-Knight Initiative supports new research on how Americans absorb civic information, form beliefs and identities, and engage in their communities. Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. Knight Foundation is a social investor committed to supporting informed and engaged communities.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
pewresearch.org | Michelle Faverio
Is it harder these days to be a teen? Or do today’s teenagers have it easier than those of past generations? We asked the following question of 1,453 U.S. parents and teens: Compared with 20 years ago, do you think being a teenager today is harder, easier or about the same? Parents and teens most often say it’s harder to be a teen today. Though parents are far more likely to say this. Far fewer say it’s easier now …… or that it’s about the same.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
benton.org | Michelle Faverio
Today’s teenagers are more digitally connected than ever. Most have access to smartphones and use social media, and nearly half say they are online almost constantly. But how are young people navigating this “always on” environment? To better understand their experiences, we surveyed both teens and parents on a range of screen time-related topics.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
benton.org | Michelle Faverio |Jeffrey Gottfried
Despite negative headlines and growing concerns about social media’s impact on youth, teens continue to use these platforms at high rates – with some describing their social media use as “almost constant,” according to a new Pew Research Center survey of US teens. Here’s a look at the key findings related to online platforms:YouTube continues to dominate. Roughly nine-in-ten teens say they use YouTube, making it the most widely used platform measured in our survey.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Monica Anderson |Michelle Faverio |Jeffrey Gottfried
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Monica Anderson |Michelle Faverio
More than 40 states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging its platforms purposefully use addictive features that harm children’s mental health. Amid this news, U.S. adults and teens are more likely to support than oppose requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account and requiring people to verify their age before using these platforms, according to a pair of new Pew Research Center surveys.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
pewresearch.org | Monica Anderson |Michelle Faverio
More than 40 states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging its platforms purposefully use addictive features that harm children’s mental health. Amid this news, U.S. adults and teens are more likely to support than oppose requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account and requiring people to verify their age before using these platforms, according to a pair of new Pew Research Center surveys.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
benton.org | Colleen McClain |Michelle Faverio
In an era where every click, tap or keystroke leaves a digital trail, Americans remain uneasy and uncertain about their personal data and feel they have little control over how it’s used. This wariness is even ticking up in some areas like government data collection, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted May 15-21, 2023. According to the study, Americans – particularly Republicans – have grown more concerned about how the government uses their data.
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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.
