Mobile

Twenty-six percent of American teens of driving age say they have texted while driving, and half (48%) of all teens ages 12 to 17 say they’ve been a passenger while a driver has texted behind the wheel.

How the internet and mobile phones impact Americans' social networks.

A look at the new needs and experiences of information seekers and media makers

Senior Research Specialist Amanda Lenhart's presentation, "Twitter and Status Updating: Demographics, Mobile Access and News Consumption," given at AoIR 10.0 in Milwaukee, WI on October 8, 2009.

As the internet population has matured over time, binary distinctions between those who are online and offline have given way to a more robust understanding of the assets, actions and attitudes that affect user experience.

Lee Rainie did a podcast with Inmagic about the latest research of the Pew Internet Project.

Pew Internet research shows that, in politics and in health care, participation matters as much as access.

The Project first surveyed teenagers about their mobile phones in 2004 when a survey showed that 45% of teens had a cell phone. Since then mobile phone use has climbed steadily among teens to 63% in 2006 and 71% in 2008.

Federal agencies can, and should, be the first responders to health questions. Social media can help.

Participation Powers Prevention was the theme of the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media. Susannah Fox presented the latest data on social media and health care.