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July 9, 2025

10 facts about teens and social media

Most teens say social media keep them connected to friends, but some get overwhelmed by the drama

Most teens say social media keep them connected to friends, but some get overwhelmed by the drama

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Most teens say social media keep them connected to friends, but some get overwhelmed by the drama

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10 facts about teens and social media
Black teens are more likely than White and Hispanic teens to report feeling a lot of support and acceptance from social media
Parents are more likely than teens to cite social media as a threat to teen mental health
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat top the list for teens
48% of teens say social media harm people their age, up from 32% in 2022
Roughly three-quarters of teens visit YouTube daily, while around 6 in 10 say this about TikTok
44% of teens say they have cut back on phone and social media use; girls more likely than boys to do so
Growing shares of teens say they spend too much time on social media
Teens are more likely to say social media sites hurt than help their sleep, productivity and mental health, but see a more positive impact on their friendships
34% of teens get mental health info on social media; majority of this group says these sites are an important source
Most teens say social media keep them connected to friends, but some get overwhelmed by the drama
Use of certain online platforms – like Instagram and TikTok – varies by age, race and ethnicity, and gender