Does technology make us more isolated? Or is it helping us be more connected than ever? Learn more in our reports about the social impact of technology.
The civic and community engagement of religiously active Americans
December 23, 2011
Those who are active in church, religious, or spiritual organizations are often more deeply involved in their communities than those who are not members of such groups. And their tech use helps them tie to all kinds of groups
Social networking sites and our lives
Jun 16, 2011
How people’s trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement are connected to their use of social network sites and other technologies
The Social Side of the Internet
Jan 18, 2011
The internet has become deeply embedded in group life and is affecting the way civic and social groups behave and the way they impact their communities
Neighbors Online
Jun 9, 2010
How neighbors stay in touch with technology
Social Isolation and New Technology
Nov 4, 2009
How the internet and mobile phones impact Americans’ social networks
The Internet and Civic Engagement
Sept 1, 2009
Just as in offline politics, the well-off and well-educated are especially likely to participate in online activities that mirror offline forms of engagement. But there are hints that social media may alter this pattern
The Strength of Internet Ties
Jan 25, 2006
The internet and social capital
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