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Pew Research Center
December 5, 2016
Information Overload
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Information Overload
Fewer Americans feel overloaded by information than did so a decade ago
People are confident they can use digital gadgets to meet information demands
The demographics of Americans who feel information overload
Americans are confident they can use digital gadgets to meet information demands
Many feel burdened by institutional demands and the stresses of keeping track of information
Less educated and less well-off Americans are more likely to struggle with information demands
When Americans feel institutions expect them to gather too much information, they are more likely to feel other information stresses
Americans with fewer digital gadgets are more likely to feel information overload
Nearly half of those with no access tools have trouble finding information; they also feel more stress, less confidence
Americans’ information searches extend beyond local news and include health care, schools, commuting and personal finance
Those with more digital gadgets are more active information searchers
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