How the Internet affects the groups where we live and work, including how they grow and change, their social dynamics, and the activities we do there.

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Networked Families

10/19/2008 | Report  | Tracy L.M. Kennedy Aaron Smith Amy Tracy Wells Barry Wellman

The internet and cell phones have become central components of modern family life. Among all household types, the traditional nuclear family has the highest rate of technology usage and ownership.
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Networked Workers

9/24/2008 | Report  | Mary Madden Sydney Jones

The majority of employed adults (62%) use the internet or email at their job, and many have cell phones and Blackberries that keep them connected even when they are not at work.

Working Americans express mixed views about the impact of technology on their work lives. On the one hand, they cite the benefits of increased connectivity and flexibility that the internet and all of their various gadgets afford them at work. On the other hand, many workers say these tools have added stress and new demands to their lives.
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Teens, Video Games and Civics

9/16/2008 | Report  | Amanda Lenhart Joseph Kahne Ellen Middaugh Alexandra Rankin Macgill Chris Evans Jessica Vitak

The first national survey of its kind finds that virtually all American teens play computer, console, or cell phone games and that the gaming experience is rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement.
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Writing, Technology and Teens

4/24/2008 | Report  | Amanda Lenhart Sousan Arafeh Aaron Smith Alexandra Rankin Macgill

Teens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing. This disconnect matters because teens believe good writing is an essential skill for success and that more writing instruction at school would help them.
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Teens and Social Media

12/19/2007 | Report  | Amanda Lenhart Mary Madden Alexandra Rankin Macgill Aaron Smith

More teens are creating and sharing material on the internet. And 28% of online teens have blogs, up from 2004. Blogging growth is almost entirely fueled by girls. A subset of teens -- super communicators -- rise as email fades as a communication tool for teens.
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Digital Footprints

12/16/2007 | Report  | Mary Madden Susannah Fox Aaron Smith Jessica Vitak

Internet users are becoming more aware of their digital footprint; 47% have searched for information about themselves online, up from just 22% five years ago.
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Parent and Teen Internet Use

10/24/2007 | Memo  | Alexandra Rankin Macgill

Parents view the internet less favorably than in 2004, yet are still engaged with their children's media consumption. Teens are more likely than their parents to say tech devices are helpful.
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Teens and Online Stranger Contact

10/14/2007 | Memo  | Aaron Smith

Girls, teens who post photos online and teens with social networking profiles show an increased likelihood to be contacted by people with no connection to them or any of their friends. Girls are more likely than boys to report contact that made them feel scared or uncomfortable.
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Cyberbullying

6/27/2007 | Memo  | Amanda Lenhart

About a third of online teens say they have been targets of online harassement. Older girls and intense internet users are the most likely to report these experiences.
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Teens, Privacy and Online Social Networks

4/18/2007 | Report  | Amanda Lenhart Mary Madden

The majority of teens actively manage their online profiles to keep the information they believe is most sensitive away from the unwanted gaze of strangers, parents and other adults.
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