Few teens view social media as extremely or very important to them personally when it comes to finding new viewpoints, but this varies by political affiliation | Pew Research Center

November 14, 2022

1. What teens post on social media

Few teens view social media as extremely or very important to them personally when it comes to finding new viewpoints, but this varies by political affiliation

Few teens view social media as extremely or very important to them personally when it comes to finding new viewpoints, but this varies by political affiliation

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Few teens view social media as extremely or very important to them personally when it comes to finding new viewpoints, but this varies by political affiliation

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1. What teens post on social media
Teens are more likely to post on social media about their accomplishments and family life than their religious or political beliefs
Older teen girls more likely than younger girls or boys to say they don’t post things on social media because they’re worried it could be used to embarrass them
Few teens view social media as extremely or very important to them personally when it comes to finding new viewpoints, but this varies by political affiliation
Democratic teens see speaking out about issues on social media as more important than their Republican counterparts