Our 2023 annual data report showed that children spent a global average of 112 minutes a day on TikTok, the social media app most used by kids. While the negative effects of social media on children and teens are well-explored, there are also plenty of benefits for our kids too. ...
Teens are using #hashtags to hide the meaning of their messages from those who don't understand the hashtag code. Students may not realize that every word is searchable on X (whereas on Instagram a message is only searchable based on the hashtags it contains) ...
Somewhat surprisingly, social media is still popular even in a work setting. The majority of employees (66%) will communicate with their colleagues via social media, but email still dominates as the primary form of workplace communication (92%). (Source:We Are Social) Social media marketing st...
The effects of social media on teens are varied and wide-ranging. Cyberbullying, mental health concerns, social media addiction, and privacy issues are potential adverse effects we should be paying attention to. If you’re like most parents, you’ve probably wondered how social media affects ...
Because of all the extreme changes that they are dealing with internally and externally, teens are at high risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Social media can make those symptoms much worse. But by educating your teen and communicating with them regularly, you can help...
lonely and depressed they felt after using social media. And another study found that teens who spend more than three hours or more on social media daily havean increased risk of self-harm. Clearly, social media does not help teens who are already feeling depressed and seems to contribute to...
In 2022, YouTube was the most used social platform among children and teenagers in the United Kingdom, with 88 percent of respondents stating that they had used the service. WhatsApp ranked second, with 55 percent of kids and teens in the UK being active on the platform. Additionally, usag...
In a fall 2023 survey, it was found that TikTok was the most important social network for 38 percent of U.S. teens. Snapchat ranked second, with 28 percent of teenagers in the United States stating it to be their favorite, ahead of Instagram. Teens and the internet in the United States...
In 2022, a Common Sense Media report found 84% of teens used social media, with only 34% reporting that they enjoy social media “a lot.” Social media use was also increasing among tweens, a group that is ostensibly barred from using the platforms. [299]...
Of course, it isn’t only about the total number of users on the host of social media apps out there. It’s also important to know whether the social networking site is a right fit for your business and you. Does it fit your brand image? Is your target audience using that social med...