Most Americans say the internet has been mostly a positive thing for them and society, but more say it's been good for them, than society % ofU.S. adults who say the internet has mostly been a for
Asked to state their views when they add up all the advantages and disadvantages of the internet for them personally, nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has mostly been a good thing for them. At the same time, 78% believe it has been a mostly good thing for society. As has been true in previous Center surveys, the public is more likely to say the internet has been a bad thing for society than a bad thing for them personally (21% vs. 10%). This overall positive view of the internet is shared by vast majorities across each of the major demographic groups surveyed.
Most Americans say the internet has been mostly a  | positive thing for them and society, but more say it's  | been good for them, than society  | % ofU.S. adults who say the internet has mostly been a for  | Bad thing  | Good thing  | Them personally  | 90  | 10  | Society  | 21  | 78  | Note: Those who did not give an answer are not shown.  | Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 7-12, 2020  | "53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID- 19 Outbreak"  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 