Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app; 66% of them have gone on a date with someone they met through a dating site or app, and 23% have met a spouse or long term partner through these sites.
Aaron Smith discusses the Project’s latest research about internet usage, broadband adoption, and the impact of mobile connectivity among lower-income populations.
56% of American adults now own a smartphone of some kind; Android and iPhone owners account for half of the cell phone user population. Higher income adults and those under age 35 lead the way when it comes to smartphone ownership.
The well-educated and the well-off are more likely than others to participate in civic life online, just as those groups have always been more likely to be active in politics and community affairs offline.
We hope this article sheds light on some of the challenges of reporting survey results from some populations.
The growth of social media and the rapid adoption of internet-enabled mobile devices have changed the way Americans engage in the political process.
58% of cell owners used their phones for recommendations, reviews, or price comparisons in a physical store this holiday shopping season. Young adults and smartphone owners lead the way.
Mobile phone owners like the convenience and ease of connectivity, but rue that they can be interrupted more easily, have to pay the bills, and face bad connections.
55% of registered voters have watched political videos online this election season, and 52% have had others recommend political videos for them to watch online
10% of 2012 presidential campaign donors have contributed via text message or cell phone app.