Pew Research Center analyzed the evolution of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag on Twitter and examined how individuals engage with social issues on social media. An analysis of 44 million public tweets over the last 10 years was conducted along with a survey of 5,000 U.S. adults from May 15-21, 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 77% of … Continue reading How #BlackLivesMatter Has Evolved in its 10 Years of Existence
This summary is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pew Research Center examined American’s feelings toward the Black Lives Matter movement ten years after the hashtag BlackLivesMatter was first used on Twitter, and three years after the murder of George Floyd. A survey of 5,073 U.S adults was conducted from April … Continue reading Support for Black Lives Matter has Declined Since 2020
Pew Research Center examined journalists’ concerns and perspectives on changes in the news industry. A survey of 11,889 U.S.-based journalists was conducted from Feb. 16 – March 17, 2022. Key findings include:— 57% of journalists say they are extremely or very concerned about possible restrictions on U.S. press freedoms.— Journalists aged 65+ years were the … Continue reading Majority of U.S. Journalists Concerned about Press Freedoms
Pew Research Center researched how Americans view climate change and what steps they think the United States should take to address these issues. The research examines age, political, and regional differences. A online survey of 10,701 U.S. adults was conducted from March 13-19, 2023. Key findings include: 1.) 69% of Americans favored the U.S. becoming carbon … Continue reading How Do Americans View Climate Change?
Pew Research Center examined the rise of podcasts as news and information sources in the past year. Podcasts cover a wide range of topics and attract different types of listeners. Pew Research Center highlights the reasons why Americans listen to podcasts and what these podcasts discuss. A survey of 5,132 U.S. adults was conducted from Dec. … Continue reading How Americans Use Podcasts as News and Information Sources
This summary is provided by the IPR Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Pew Research Center examined the wage gap in the US as well as the pressures and career goals of U.S. men and women. A survey of 2,048 adults who are employed part-time or full-time was conducted Oct.10-16, 2022. Key findings include: … Continue reading Gender Pay Gap in the U.S. Persists
This summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center Pew Research Center examined Americans’ use of alternative social media sites — BitChute, Gab, Gettr, Parler, Rumble, Telegram, and Truth Social — and the type of content on the sites. A multi-method research approach was used, including a survey of 10,188 U.S. adults on … Continue reading The Role of Alternative Social Media in the News and Information Environment
Pew Research Center examined Americans’ perceptions of financial institutions and large corporations. A survey of 5,098 adults was conducted from Oct. 10–16, 2022. Key findings include:1.) 26% of Republicans and 25% of Democrats said large corporations have a positive effect on the country.— This statistic was 54% for republicans and 23% for Democrats in 2019.2.) … Continue reading Anti-Corporate Sentiment in the U.S. is Widespread
This summary is provided by IPR based on the original study by Pew Research Center Pew Research Center explored how journalists and the public view whether reporters should give equal coverage to all sides of an issue, referred to as “bothsideism.” A survey of 11,889 U.S.-based journalists was conducted from Feb. 16 – March 17, 2022, … Continue reading U.S. Journalists Differ from the Public in Their Views of ‘Bothsidesism’ in Journalism
This summary is provided by IPR based on the original study by Pew Research Center Pew Research Center examined how journalists and the public feel about the news industry. A survey of 11,889 U.S.-based journalists was conducted from Feb. 16 – March 17, 2022. Two surveys of 9,388 and 10,441 U.S. adults were conducted Feb. 7-13 and … Continue reading Journalists Sense Turmoil in Their Industry Amid Continued Passion for Their Work
This summary is provided by IPR based on the original study by Pew Research Center Pew Research Center studied the number of reporters assigned to the 50 state capitols to inform citizens about legislative and administrative activity. A mixed-methods approach was used. First, research conducted a census of statehouse reporters from Sept. 23, 2021 – … Continue reading Total Number of U.S. Statehouse Reporters Rises
The Pew Research Center studied Americans’ perceptions of contributing factors to the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. A panel of 9,654 Americans was conducted from June 4-10, 2020. Key findings include: –70% of Americans said “anger over the death of George Floyd after his arrest by police” contributed “a great deal” to the demonstrations. –67% of … Continue reading Amid Protests, Majorities Across Racial and Ethnic Groups Express Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement