Teens, Social Networks and Safety Online: An Overview
Teens and parents are taking steps both technical and non-technical to protect themselves/teens online, including on social networking websites.
Internet and Technology
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The internet and campaign 2006
The number of Americans who cited the internet as their primary source of campaign news in 2006 doubled since the last mid-term election Twice as many Americans used the internet as their primary source of news about the 2006 campaign compared with the most recent mid-term election in 2002. Some 15% of all American adults […]
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55% of online teens use social networks and 55% have created online profiles;older girls predominate
55% of online teens have created a personal profile online, and 55% have used social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook.