Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Summary
Pew Research Center reports across 37 countries find that public opinion on social media's impact on democracy is mixed and increasingly negative, especially in high-income nations. While many view social platforms as sources of information and political voice, a majority also see them as facilitating manipulation and political division; younger people and those with higher education often view both the positives and negatives more strongly.