Adoption rate of e-readers surges ahead of tablet computers

How people's trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement are connected to their use of social network sites and other technologies.

Kristen Purcell's keynote address at the Museums and the Web annual conference, held April 6-10 in Philadelphia, PA.

Trends that are revolutionizing how people consume information and reshaping the public’s expectations about information access and immersion.

Kristen will present the latest Pew Internet findings on participatory and mobile news consumption, and the level of public interest in religious and spiritual news and information.

A new survey finds that Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means like the phone or postal mail

47% of American adults use their cellphones and tablet computers to get local news and information

People who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.

Kristen Purcell presents Pew Internet findings on teen communication and social media use as part of a joint webinar with the Girl Scout Research Institute. (Updated with slides)

The internet has become deeply embedded in group life and is affecting the way civic and social groups behave and the way they impact their communities