US Teens' Online Habits: Constant Connectivity and TikTok's Dominance
TL;DR
A Pew Research Center survey of 1,391 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 reveals that YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are the most popular social media platforms, with many teens using them almost constantly. The study highlights demographic differences in platform usage, with girls more likely to use TikTok and Instagram, while boys favor YouTube. Black and Hispanic teens report higher usage of TikTok and Instagram compared to White teens. The survey also notes that nearly all teens have access to smartphones, and internet use is nearly universal, with almost half of teens online almost constantly.
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