Social media is the top reason parents give when asked about what most negatively impacts teens. Among parents who are at least somewhat concerned about teen mental health, 44% say social media have the biggest negative impact on teens today.

Some – though far fewer – mention the negative impacts on teens of technology more broadly or name another specific type of technology (14%).

And about one-in-ten say online or offline bullying (9%) or the pressures and expectations that teens experience (8%) is the main contributor.

While parents often point to social media, teens cite a broader range of negative influences on youth mental health.

Still, among teens who say they are at least somewhat concerned about the mental health of teens today, 22% cite social media as the main factor.

Another 8% point to technology broadly or another type of technology.

About one-in-five teens who are at least somewhat concerned cited bullying – in person or online (17%). And 16% say the pressures and expectations placed on teens today is what most negatively impacts teen mental health.

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