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by Lee Rainie, John Horrigan, Barry Wellman, Jeffrey Boase
Jan 25, 2006
The internet helps maintain people's social networks, and connects them to members of their social network when they need help. 60 million Americans have used to the internet for help with major life decisions.
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the percentage of social networking users ages 18-29 who have changed the privacy settings on their profile to limit what they share with others online
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The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project is one of seven projects that make up the Pew Research Center. The Center is supported by The Pew Charitable Trust.