Nearly all millennials (those ages 18-33) (96%) say their purchase choices are influenced by user-generated content, according to PunchTab.
Author: Joel Whitaker
Joel Whitaker is publisher of Research Alert.
The Majority of Americans Experience Foot Pain, but Foot Care Isn
The majority of U.S. adults (51%) have experienced foot pain that is troublesome enough to have restricted their activities, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Bicycle Commuting Has Increased 61% Since 2000
The number of Americans who commute to work by bicycle increased 60.8% between 2000 and 2012, a larger increase than in any other mode of transportation during this time, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Girls Are More Likely Than Boys to Be Avid Readers
Girls are more likely than boys to enjoy reading for fun and to read frequently, especially as they move into their teens, according to Scholastic research cited by Common Sense Media.
Pinterest Users Are Young, Female Early Adopters
More than one in five Americans ages 15 and older (22%) are active Pinterest users, logging onto the site at least once a month, according to Ahalogy.
U.S. Consumer Spending Reached $10 Trillion in 2013
U.S. consumers spent $10 trillion on goods for personal use in 2013, an all-time high, according to Mintel.
Americans Posted 990 Million Tweets About TV in 2013
Some 36 million Americans tweeted about TV programs in 2013, posting a total of 990 million TV-related tweets, according to Nielsen.
Household Chores Are Source of Conflict, Even Though Majority Have Assigned Tasks to Each Member
The majority of Americans (53%) say their households have specific chores assigned to each member, but more than a quarter (27%) say there are always conflicts when it comes to getting the chores done, according to an Ipsos Reid study for Honeywell.
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For several years, consumer attitudes have been more cautious than economists
One in Eight Americans Moved Between 2012 and 2013
Some 35.9 million Americans ages one and older (11.7% of the total population) moved between 2012 and 2013, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.