The Pew Internet and American Life Project is at it again. They’ver relaesed data indicating more people than ever are using the internet for important information. Here’s some of the findings:
- 54% in the number of adults who said the internet played a major
role as they helped another person cope with a major illness. And the
number of those who said the internet played a major role as they coped
themselves with a major illness increased 40%. - 50% in the number who said the internet played a major role as they pursued more training for their careers.
- 45% in the number who said the internet played a major role as they made major investment or financial decisions.
- 43% in the number who said the internet played a major role when they looked for a new place to live.
- 42% in the number who said the internet played a major role as
they decided about a school or a college for themselves or their
children. - 23% in the number who said the internet played a major role when they bought a car.
- 14% in the number who said the internet played a major role as they switched jobs.