Teens, Social Media and Mental Health
Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.
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Local News Fact Sheet
Americans’ attention to local news has declined since 2016. Explore how people get local news today, shifting from TV and print to digital sources.
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News Media Tracker Frequently Asked Questions
Read about why and how Pew Research Center created the News Media Tracker, which provides a snapshot of the news sources Americans have heard of, use and trust.
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Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024
Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.
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2. How X users view, experience the platform
For Americans who use X – about a quarter of adults, as of last year – it’s a place people turn to stay entertained, connect with others and keep up with what’s going on. At the same time, it’s a platform where change has been a constant, including Elon Musk’s rebranding of it from Twitter […]
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When Americans say they get news from TV, what do they mean?
Among TV news consumers, 57% say that their news mostly comes from cable, satellite or broadcast television. 34% say it mostly comes from streaming services.
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4. How Instagram users view, experience the platform
Instagram has grown from a place where friends and family share photos to a destination for brands, memes and entertainment. It’s also a growing news source – especially for younger Americans. And it’s become a way for elected officials and activists to engage with the public. But its connection with politics is evolving. Earlier this […]
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1. How parents describe their kids’ tech use
Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of platforms like YouTube, and the ubiquity of screens, parents face a wide range of choices about kids’ tech use. […]
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3. How Facebook users view, experience the platform
It’s been two decades since Facebook first launched in 2004. Since then, the company has grown into a social media giant with billions of users worldwide. Facebook remains one of the most widely used social media sites among adults in the United States. But it’s also had its controversies, including those related to politics. Facebook […]
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42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues
Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved.
