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PEW: Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences

Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences

Teens credit social media for helping to build stronger friendships and exposing them to a more diverse world, but they express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/11/28/teens-social-media-habits-and-experiences/

Teens say social media helps strengthen friendships, provide emotional support, but can also lead to drama, feeling pressure to post certain types of content
While about half of teens post their accomplishments on social media, few discuss their religious or political beliefs
Older girls especially likely to post a variety of subjects on social media
selfies and things only their closest friends would understand, but relatively few say they do this often
Most teens say social media better connects them to their friends' lives and feelings, but some also feel overwhelmed by the drama on these sites
Teens are more likely to say social media makes them feel more included and confident rather than excluded or insecure
44% of teens say they at least sometimes unfriend or unfollow people on social media …
Majorities of teens say social media helps peers talk to a diverse group of people, support causes; fewer think it helps teens find trustworthy information
Among teens, deleting or restricting their social media posts is relatively uncommon
Roughly six-in-ten teens say they have a close friend of a different gender or a different race or ethnicity
The likelihood of forming online friendships varies by the educational level of a teen's parent
Six-in-ten teens spend time with their friends online on a daily or near-daily basis
Roughly four-in-ten teens cite 'too many obligations' as a reason they don't spend more time with friends
Online groups that focus on hobbies or humor are most popular among teens
Teen boys and girls tend to spend time in different types of online groups
Majorities of teens who spend time in online forums say they play a role in exposing them to new people
Girls who use online groups are especially likely to say they've helped them through tough times
Teens and the characteristics of their close friends
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Posted on: December 12, 2018, 5:46 am Category: Uncategorized

By: Stephen Abram

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