Colleen McClain

A majority of teens prefer in-person over virtual or hybrid learning. Hispanic and lower-income teens are particularly likely to fear they’ve fallen behind in school due to COVID-19 disruptions.

In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.

Some 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed.

A minority of Twitter users produce a majority of tweets from U.S. adults, and the most active tweeters are less likely to view the tone or civility of discussions as a major problem on the site.

Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.

41% of U.S. adults say people should be able to sue social media companies for content that other users post on these companies’ platforms.

Some 15% of all home broadband users in the U.S. say they have had trouble paying for their high-speed internet service during the pandemic.

U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.

Only 9% of adult social media users say they often post or share things about political or social issues on social media.

Americans are more likely to support than oppose banning Donald Trump's social media accounts, but views are divided along political lines.