 This talk explores nine commonly held assumptions about how teens and young adults use technology. By applying nationally representative data, we’ll unpack fact from fiction. Do teens really send that many text messages a day? Is Twitter the next big thing among young adults? Are landlines obsolete?
Using data from surveys and focus groups from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, we will examine the changes in technology use among young people, and look at why it is important that we understand these trends, even if we’re not young adults or parents of them ourselves. View or download the slides on our website. More recent presentations and commentary The Internet and the 2010 Midterms | Presentation
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Susannah Fox, April 4 Many people – especially those living with chronic or rare diseases – use online connections to supplement professional medical advice. Future of the Internet “The internet has certainly changed social relationships, and will continue to do so, but I don't think the change is simply positive or negative. It permits relationships that wouldn't have existed otherwise. It keeps me in constant communication with my sister, my daughter, and a few friends who live far away. It discourages the intricate, intimate neighborhood networks that used to exist and I think we're the worse for that. In general, it's not better or worse, it's different. However, I should say that I wouldn't have missed it for the world.” —Sylvia Allen, Ebisu Staffing Read more in our latest Future of the Internet report Pew Internet research in the news Digital Media Could Make Or Break Presidential Race
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CNN, April 8 About us The Pew Internet & American Life Project is an initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit "fact tank"that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. The Pew Internet & American Life Project explores the impact of the internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life. Support for the project is provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts. | Upcoming reports: April » The Social Life of Health Information: 2011 Health professionals continue to be the first choice for most people with health concerns, but online resources, including advice from peers, are a significant source of health information in the U.S. Indeed, as broadband and mobile access spreads, more people have the ability – and increasingly, the habit – of sharing what they are doing or thinking. In health care this translates to people tracking their workout routines, posting reviews of their treatments, and raising awareness about certain conditions. These are not yet mainstream activities, but there are pockets of highly-engaged patients and caregivers who are taking an active role in tracking and sharing what they have learned. Click here to update your profile to receive alerts about new reports » |
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