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Teens’ Attachment to Social Media Stays Strong
December 26, 2023
A recent survey found that American teens continue to use social media at high rates, with 20% describing their usage as "almost constant." The study by the Pew Research Center revealed that YouTube continues to be the most widely used platform among those aged 13-17, with TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram also remaining popular. Teenagers are much less likely to use Facebook and somewhat less likely to use X (formerly Twitter) than they were a decade ago. Among other findings in the survey:
- While almost equal numbers of boys and girls report almost constantly using YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, teen girls are more likely to say they constantly use TikTok and Snapchat.
- Larger percentages of Black and Hispanic than White teens say they use YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok almost constantly.
- Larger shares of teens from lower-income households than those in highest-income families use Facebook and TikTok.
- While almost all teens have access to a smartphone, fewer teens in lower-income households have access to a home computer.
Read more of the Pew Research Center survey here.
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