How parents’ views of their kids’ screen time, social media use changed during COVID-19
In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.
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In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.
A majority of Americans say they use YouTube and Facebook, while use of Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok is especially common among adults under 30.
Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don’t have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious. Half of parents say they have looked through their teen’s phone.
Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
Adoption of key technologies by those in the oldest age group has grown markedly since about a decade ago.
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
The steady growth in adoption that social platforms have experienced in the U.S. over the past decade also appears to be slowing.
Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.
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