Social media platforms should post warning labels, similar to those now used on cigarette packs, for teenagers who are increasingly suffering from mental health issues that are partly tied to the apps, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Monday in anopinion piecein the New York Times. ...
Social Media Users United States For more insights and key statistics on the biggest trends in today’s most disruptive industries,subscribe to our Chart of the Daynewsletter. Facebook was the leading social platform among US teens and adults in January, used by 61% of those in an Edison Res...
Teens, read what you can do for your social media safety).When it comes to online safety, social media has its’ own unique set of problems for teenagers… and it can go far beyond the online predator horror stories. That’s why it’s important as a parent to be involved with your ...
In 2022, YouTube was the most used online platform by teens in the United States, with 89.4 percent of respondents reporting using the platform at least once per month. Overall, TikTok was the second most used social media platform by teens in the U.S., with over 66 percent of respondent...
A 2024 survey by youth service ReachOut found that nearly two-thirds of parents of Australian teenagers are worried about their children’s social media use. For teens from migrant, LGBTQIA+, and other minority backgrounds, an age restriction could cut off social connections for vulnerable youth...
Minimizing teens’ exposure to problematic content may prove challenging, as this content is pervasive across social media platforms. According to arecent survey,more than a third of teen girls reported seeing harmful content related to eating disorders on TikTok and Instagram at least monthly. One ...
Healthy social media use can give teens valuable opportunities for socialization, learning, and support that can be beneficial for all aspects of their lives. The key is to incorporate these platforms thoughtfully, so that teens can learn to use social media in a healthy way. Are there be...
Social media platforms aren’t just for being social with friends; they are a way to connect and research and learn together. Remote working is vital for those in business, so why not make it important for teenagers who are studying? Group discussions from across the town can happen as nece...
and these new possibilities are created by connections facilitated by social media platforms. Because social media has opened doors for people who want to connect, share, and create their very own online presence, it has spanned an entire generation of teenagers looking...
Research shows social media sites are healthy for teensMelissa Healy