Patrick van Kessel

Democratic lawmakers post more content on Twitter, while the median Republican member now averages more audience engagement than the median Democrat across platforms.

Our latest Methods 101 video explains the basics of machine learning and how it allows our researchers to analyze data on a large scale.

We explain the basics of machine learning – using computer programs to identify patterns in data – and how it allows researchers at the Center to analyze data on a large scale.

Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.

Using public opinion surveys and large-scale data analysis, we have studied the content on YouTube and how the U.S. public engages with it.

Researchers are learning more about early political socialization. Emerging techniques to fight misinformation are seeing some success.

The media landscape was upended more than a decade ago when the video-sharing site YouTube was launched. The volume and variety of content posted on the site is staggering. The site’s popularity makes it a launchpad for performers, businesses and commentators on every conceivable subject. And like many platforms in the modern digital ecosystem, YouTube […]

Partisan differences are modest among Americans who mention family, career, money or friends as aspects that make their lives meaningful.

Four topics are universally associated with higher levels of life satisfaction: a person’s good health, romantic partner, friends and career.

We asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life. Their responses were rich, thoughtful and varied.