Stresses & Distraction Online

17% of U.S. adults have unfollowed, unfriended, blocked or changed their settings to see less of someone on social media because of religious content the person posted or shared.

As they watch the splashy emergence of generative artificial intelligence and an array of other AI applications, experts participating in a new Pew Research Center canvassing say they have deep concerns about people's and society's overall well-being. At the same time, they expect to see great benefits in health care, scientific advances and education

Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.

80% of Americans say social media platforms are very or somewhat effective for raising public awareness about political or social issues.

Many social media users in the United States are exhausted by how much political content they see on these platforms.

From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.

66% of Americans feel worn out by the amount of news there is these days – a feeling that has persisted for several years now.

Roughly half of U.S. teens say they spend too much time on their cellphones, and two-thirds of parents express concern over their teen’s screen time. But parents face their own challenges of device-related distraction.

The U.S. has more foreign students enrolled in its colleges and universities than any other country in the world. Explore data about foreign students in the U.S. higher education system.