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U.S. social media users opinions on online discussions on politics 2016
U.S. social media users opinions on online discussions on politics 2016
Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016
The graph shows the opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016. The survey revealed that 53 percent of respondents believed that social media has helped to bring new voices into the political discussion somewhat well, whereas 24 percent stated that it had not helped at all.
Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016
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| Very well | Somewhat well | Not at all | No answer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People say things when discussing politics on social media that they would never say in person | 40% | 44% | 15% | 2% |
| Social media has helped to bring new voices into the political discussion | 21% | 53% | 24% | 2% |
| People don’t say things about politics on social media because they worry they will lose friends or get criticized | 14% | 50% | 35% | 2% |
| Social media helps people get involved with issues that matter to them | 22% | 57% | 20% | 1% |
| Social media is a good way to learn about what political candidates are really like | 9% | 45% | 45% | 1% |
| Very well | Somewhat well | Not at all | No answer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People say things when discussing politics on social media that they would never say in person | 40% | 44% | 15% | 2% |
| Social media has helped to bring new voices into the political discussion | 21% | 53% | 24% | 2% |
| People don’t say things about politics on social media because they worry they will lose friends or get criticized | 14% | 50% | 35% | 2% |
| Social media helps people get involved with issues that matter to them | 22% | 57% | 20% | 1% |
| Social media is a good way to learn about what political candidates are really like | 9% | 45% | 45% | 1% |
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The graph shows the opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016. The survey revealed that 53 percent of respondents believed that social media has helped to bring new voices into the political discussion somewhat well, whereas 24 percent stated that it had not helped at all.
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- October 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 12 to August 8, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 3,571 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Social media users
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- Question: How well do you think the following statements describe social media?
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- United States
- Survey time period
- July 12 to August 8, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 3,571 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Social media users
- Supplementary notes
- Question: How well do you think the following statements describe social media?
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