The Internet and the 2010 Midterms
Summary of research findings from Pew Internet’s 2010 post-election survey.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Summary of research findings from Pew Internet’s 2010 post-election survey.
54% of adults used the internet for political purposes in the 2010 election cycle, far surpassing the 2006 midterm contest.
Senior research specilist Aaron Smith spoke about the latest Pew Internet research about public attitudes toward engaging with the government online. (Updated with slides)
Republicans catch up to Democrats in social media use for politics as social media became a regular part of the political environment in the 2010 midyear elections
Senior Research Specialist Aaron Smith presents the Pew Internet Project’s latest findings on the use of social media by communities of color to the California Immunization Coalition. (Updated with slides)
More than a quarter of American adults – 26% – used their cell phones to learn about or participate in the 2010 mid-term election campaign.
Eight percent of online adults use Twitter. It is particularly popular with young adults, minorities, and those who live in cities.
Senior Research Specialist Aaron Smith discussed the Pew Internet Project’s findings related to e-government at Digital Government Institute’s annual conference.
As the digital world has expanded far beyond the desktop, consumers can now choose from an array of devices capable of satisfying their need for “anytime, anywhere†access to news, information, friends and entertainment.
Trends in technology use and adoption among African-Americans and Latinos
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