Pew Internet and American Life Project: Reports Feed

Writing, Technology and Teens

2008-04-24

Teens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing. This disconnect matters because teens believe good writing is an essential skill for success and that more writing instruction at school would help them.

Most Chinese Say They Approve of Government Internet Control

2008-03-26

Many Americans assume that China's internet users are unhappy about their government's control of the internet, but a new survey finds most Chinese say they approve of internet regulation, especially by the government.

Mobile Access to Data and Information

2008-03-05

62% of all Americans are part of a wireless, mobile population that participates in digital activities away from home or work.

Online Shopping

2008-02-13

Most online Americans view online shopping as a way to save time and a convenient way to buy products, but most also express discomfort about sending personal or credit card information over the internet

The Internet Gains in Politics

2008-01-11

The internet is living up to its potential as a major source for news about the presidential campaign. Nearly a quarter of Americans (24%) say they regularly learn something about the campaign from the internet, almost the double the percentage from a comparable point in the 2004 campaign (13%).

Information Searches That Solve Problems

2007-12-30

There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources.

Another key insight is that members of Gen Y are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage.

Finding Answers Online in Sickness and in Health

2006-05-02

As more Americans come online, more rely on the internet for important health information. Fully 58% of those who found the internet to be crucial or important during a loved one’s recent health crisis say the single most important source of information was something they found online.

Bloggers

2006-07-19

A national phone survey of bloggers finds that most are focused on describing their personal experiences to a relatively small audience of readers.

Riding the Waves of "Web 2.0"

2006-10-05

“Web 2.0” has become a catch-all buzzword; the Pew Internet Project and Hitwise provide data to put it in perspective.

Virtual Tours

2006-11-27

More than half of internet users have taken virtual tours -- nearly doubling the number who had done so in late 2004.