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
Characteristic
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
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Pew Research Center. (October 25, 2016). Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/
Pew Research Center. "Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016 ." Chart. October 25, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/
Pew Research Center. (2016). Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016 . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/
Pew Research Center. "Opinions of Social Media Users in The United States on Social Media Discussions regarding Politics as of August 2016 ." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Oct 2016, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/
Pew Research Center, Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016 Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Opinions of social media users in the United States on social media discussions regarding politics as of August 2016 [Graph], Pew Research Center, October 25, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677567/social-media-users-opinions-online-political-discussions-us/
