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.
Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.
YouTube is the most popular online platform among teens, with roughly nine-in-ten saying they use the site. And more than half of teens report using TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
A growing share of Republicans say that those who call out others on social media for posts that might be considered offensive are mainly holding people accountable.