Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
A Pew Research Center study across 36 countries reveals a growing global consensus that social media is having a negative impact on democracy. The report examines public opinion on digital platforms and their influence on political systems worldwide.
Why it matters
Understanding global perceptions of social media's role in democracy is critical for policymakers and tech companies navigating the future of digital governance.
X Facebook Threads LinkedIn WhatsApp Mail Add Us On Google By Richard Wike , Maria Smerkovich and Moira Fagan Table of Contents Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy Americans Are Negative About Social Media’s Impact on Democracy – and the Rest of the World Is Catching Up Social Media Platform Use Around the World Acknowledgments Methodology A phone displays election result predictions during the second round of the 2024 French legislative elections on July 7, 2024. (Pat Batard/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images) About this research This Pew Research Center report looks at views of how social media has impacted democracy in 37 countries, as well as social media use by platform in each place.
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