Privacy and Information Sharing
Many Americans say they might provide personal information in commercial settings, depending on the deal being offered and how much risk they face.
Many Americans say they might provide personal information in commercial settings, depending on the deal being offered and how much risk they face.
Today’s parents must navigate how, when and to what extent they oversee their teens’ online and mobile activities.
Parents monitor their teen’s digital activities in a number of ways, such as checking browser histories or social media profiles, but using technical means like parental controls is less common.
Though the majority of Americans think most video games players are men, equal numbers of men and women report playing video games. Yet, men are twice as likely to call themselves “gamers.”
We’re making this change to ensure our survey samples properly represent the now roughly half (47%) of U.S. adults who only have a cellphone.
From Millennials in the workforce to religion in America, our most popular posts told important stories about trends shaping our world.
A significant minority of adults have felt confused, discouraged or impatient when trying to make decisions about sharing their information.
Survey conducted online between Jan. 27 – Feb. 16, 2015. Total N=461 adults, ages 18 and older. Margin of error for all adults is +/- 5.8 percentage points For more details about GfK KnowledgePanel and the Privacy Panel used in this survey, see here. [Randomize order of item a-d inserts] Among all adults [n=461] Q3 In the […]
Americans view trouble in finding work or advancing one’s career as the most significant impediment facing those without broadband.
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Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking.
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies, like social media or smartphones, as a reason.
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked.