Social Media Importance for Political Involvement
42% of social media users consider the sites important for getting involved with political and social issues.
Younger adults are more likely than older users to find social media important for finding like-minded people and getting involved in issues.
Survey Methodology
The Pew Research Center surveyed 5,097 adults from February, all of whom are members of the American Trends Panel (ATP), a group recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses.
Interviews were conducted online or by telephone with a live interviewer.
For some, social media is a place to engage with politics, whether it’s to share information about protests or learn about candidates for office.
The survey aimed to understand Americans’ views of social media activism and its impact on the political environment.
Author's summary: Social media plays a significant role in Americans' involvement with politics.
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