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Pew Research CenterNovember 27, 2018
1. Teens and their experiences on social media

While about half of teens post their accomplishments on social media, few discuss their religious or political beliefs

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While about half of teens post their accomplishments on social media, few discuss their religious or political beliefs

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1. Teens and their experiences on social media
While about half of teens post their accomplishments on social media, few discuss their religious or political beliefs
Older girls especially likely to post a variety of subjects on social media
selfies and things only their closest friends would understand, but relatively few say they do this often
Most teens say social media better connects them to their friends’ lives and feelings, but some also feel overwhelmed by the drama on these sites
Teens are more likely to say social media makes them feel more included and confident rather than excluded or insecure
44% of teens say they at least sometimes unfriend or unfollow people on social media …
Majorities of teens say social media helps peers talk to a diverse group of people, support causes; fewer think it helps teens find trustworthy information
Among teens, deleting or restricting their social media posts is relatively uncommon
While about half of teens post their accomplishments on social media, few discuss their religious or political beliefs
Older girls especially likely to post a variety of subjects on social media
selfies and things only their closest friends would understand, but relatively few say they do this often
Most teens say social media better connects them to their friends’ lives and feelings, but some also feel overwhelmed by the drama on these sites
Teens are more likely to say social media makes them feel more included and confident rather than excluded or insecure
44% of teens say they at least sometimes unfriend or unfollow people on social media …
Majorities of teens say social media helps peers talk to a diverse group of people, support causes; fewer think it helps teens find trustworthy information
Among teens, deleting or restricting their social media posts is relatively uncommon

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