Social Media and Political Involvement
A recent survey found that 42% of social media users believe these sites are important for getting involved with political and social issues.
According to the Pew Research Center, younger adults on social media are more likely to say that social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved in issues.
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, which included 5,097 adults, was conducted by the Pew Research Center to understand Americans’ views of social media activism and its impact on the political environment.
- The survey was conducted from February.
- Participants were members of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP).
- Interviews were conducted online or by telephone with a live interviewer.
Author's summary: Social media plays a significant role in political involvement for many Americans.
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