Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.

Summary

Nearly half of U.S. teens report being online “constantly,” according to a Pew Research Center survey, despite ongoing concerns about social media’s impact on mental health.

YouTube remains the most popular platform, with 90% of teens using it, though TikTok and Snapchat saw slight declines in usage.

TikTok is used “almost constantly” by 16% of teens, with Black and Hispanic teens reporting higher usage than white teens.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp usage among teens rose to 23%.

  • RagingRobot@lemmy.world
    121·
    15 days ago

    We live in an online world it would be weird for them not to be online. Children aren’t all Amish lol

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      81·
      15 days ago

      It’s kind of like saying ‘nearly half of US teens are watching TV ‘constantly’’ in the 1980s. I mean yeah, it’s right there and there’s nothing else going on. Plus, now you can talk to your friends while watching.