Presentation

The Democratization of Online Social Networks

Oct 8, 2009Amanda Lenhart

A look at the changes in demographics of social network users since 2005.

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Media Mention

Women Outnumber Men on Social-Networking Sites

Marisa Taylor, Wall Street Journal | Digits

Oct 7, 2009

When it comes to social-networking sites, women are more plugged in than men, according to data analysis by Brian Solis, president of Silicon Valley public-relations firm Future Works.

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Aaron Smith, a research specialist at the Pew Internet an...

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Presentation

The New Online Demographics: What the Numbers Mean for Providers, Advertisers and Safety

Sep 10, 2009Amanda Lenhart

Representatives from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, the Pew Internet & American Life Project and the U.S. Internet Industry Association (USIIA) will discuss the new communities coming online in record numbers in the United State...

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More in: Communities, Safety, Race and Ethnicity , Seniors, Teens, Women and Men

Media Mention

The Online Male Takes a Licking and Keeps on Clicking

Delphine Schrank, Washington Post

Feb 17, 2009

Why did you leave your sandwich for the computer again?

Is this your brain, the male brain that is, on Google?

Recent research suggests that men and women use the Internet differently. The results strengthen stereotypes about men being more v...

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Commentary

Degrees of Access (May 2008 data)

Jul 9, 2008Susannah Fox

Our latest data on the penetration of internet connections, cell phones, and home broadband are captured in three "thermometers" of access.

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More in: Digital Divide, Email, Broadband, Race and Ethnicity , Women and Men

Commentary

How Gender Influences Health Searches

Aug 21, 2007Susannah Fox

Now proven beyond a reasonable doubt: Women are more likely than men to look for health information online.

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Report

Internet Penetration and Impact

Apr 26, 2006Mary Madden

Internet penetration has now reached 73% for all American adults. Internet users note big improvements in their ability to shop and the way they pursue hobbies and personal interests online.

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Report

Online Dating

Mar 5, 2006Mary Madden, Amanda Lenhart

There is now relatively broad public contact with the online dating world. Yet, dating sites are just one of many online avenues that facilitate romantic connections.

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Report

Romance in America

Feb 13, 2006Mary Madden, Lee Rainie

Only 16% of single American adults are actively looking for dating partners. These are new findings from the Pew Research Center.

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Commentary

Is Eleanor Rigby Online?

Jan 17, 2006Susannah Fox

A review of data from the U.S., UK, and Australia finds that the internet has the potential to bring isolated seniors into closer contact with the wired world.

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