Pew Research Center Staff

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short reads | Nov 3, 2011

Anger with Government Rises Among Silents, Boomers

Three-in-ten members of the over-65 Silent generation describe themselves as angry with the federal government. About a quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers also say they are angry at Washington.

short reads | Nov 3, 2011

Types of Apps Downloaded by Cell Phone and Tablet Users

The most popular category of apps downloaded by cell phone and tablet users are ones that provide regular updates on news, weather, sports or stocks. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of app downloaders have used an app that serves one or more of these functions.

short reads | Nov 3, 2011

Paying for Apps

Just under half (46%) of cell phone and tablet users who have downloaded apps say they have paid for an app at some point.

short reads | Nov 3, 2011

Generational Differences in Views of Obama

The over-65 Silent generation is more likely than younger age cohorts to say that President Obama makes them angry. Four-in-ten Silents share this sentiment compared to 19% of Millennials.

short reads | Nov 2, 2011

Generations and the 2012 Election

Millennial voters favor President Obama by a 61% to 37% margin, while those over 65 –the Silent generation voters -- favor Mitt Romney by a 54% to 41% margin, creating a generation gap of 20 points.

short reads | Nov 2, 2011

Americans and Text Messaging

Young adults are the heaviest users of text messaging, sending or receiving an average of 87.7 text messages on a normal day.

short reads | Nov 1, 2011

Public Attitudes Toward Social Issues

Americans are now almost evenly divided on the question of legalizing same-sex marriage. Opposition to same-sex marriage has fallen from 65% in 1996 to 46% in 2011 while 45% favor legalizing it.

short reads | Oct 28, 2011

For Millennials, Parenthood Trumps Marriage

Today's 18-to-29 year olds value parenthood more than marriage. Slightly more than half (52%) say being a good parent is one of the most important things in life; just 30% who say having a successful marriage is one the most important.

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