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September 12, 2022

27551 US adults surveyed

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Do you think that the algorithms used by social media sites to keep people engaged more often promote content that makes people happy or angry?

Conducted September 12, 2022

YouGov surveyed 27551 US adults

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23%
40%
25%
Do you think that the algorithms used by social media sites to keep people engaged more often promote content that makes people happy or angry?

Conducted September 12, 2022

YouGov surveyed 27551 US adults

By:
13%
23%
40%
25%

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