Weekly Roundup The latest findings from Pew Research Center · Subscribe ↗ From our research The share of Americans who prefer to make in-person payments with a credit or debit card. Just 16% prefer cash.
Many don’t consider themselves Republicans or Democrats. Instead, they're independents or something else – though they often “lean” toward a major party.
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About Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey Results for the survey are based on a mix of telephone, face-to-face and online interviews conducted under the direction of Gallup, Langer Research Associates and Social Research Centre. The results are based on national samples…
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes ResearchMaria Smerkovich, Research AssociateMoira Fagan, Senior Researcher Julia Armeli, Research AssistantDorene Asare-Marfo, Senior Panel ManagerPeter Bell…
In 2026, 64% of Americans say social media is harming their democracy, and attitudes in many other countries are significantly more negative than they used to be.
Key takeaways shared in “From AI Insight to AI Impact,” a ComNet 2026 session hosted by Claudia Deane, Executive Vice President, and Monica Anderson, Director, Internet and Technology Research, at Pew Research Center. For more about how Americans view AI, visit Pew Research Center’s Artificial…