The spread of extremist viewpoints on the internet as a factor for mass shootings, 2011- 2013

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 20, 2013

The statistic shows a comparison of the results of a survey among Americans in 2011 and in 2013 on the reaons for mass shootings. They were asked how much they think the spread of extremist viewpoints on the Internet is responsible for these shootings. In January 2011, 32 percent of respondents said the spread of extremist viewpoints on the Internet was to blame a "great deal" for these shootings. In 2013, 29 percent of respondents said the same.

How much do you think the spread of extremist viewpoints on the internet is to blame for the mass shootings that have occurred in the US in recent years?

Characteristic	Great Deal	Fair amount	Not much	Not at all	No opinion
September 17-18, 2013	29%	28%	22%	15%	6%
January 14-16, 2011	32%	31%	19%	12%	6%

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September 2013

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2011, 2013

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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The source does not provide the exact wording of the question. The wording here may therefore differ.
The source does not provide the exact number of respondents.

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