2020 PEW RESEARCH CENTER’S AMERICAN TRENDS PANEL WAVE 73 PATHWAYS/SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 7, 20201

The Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel – Wave 73 Pathways/Social Media Survey (August 31–September 7, 2020) is a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults examining social media usage, online pathways to information, and related political, social, and economic attitudes. Conducted two months before the 2020 U.S. presidential election, it provides insight into how Americans engage with digital platforms and news sources amid the COVID-19 pandemic.