Social media use soars as kids drop sports, reading and the arts

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens ...
Forbes

Top Social Media Statistics And Trends

Recent announcements at Google I/O have propelled social media into an even larger share of the web spotlight. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are poised to become powerful ...
Psychology Today

Teens Who Cut Down on Social Media Have Higher Self-Esteem

I recently wrote a post about how the increase in teenage social media use can be connected to increased levels of depression and anxiety in our youth. The “social” connections they think they are ...
Pew Research Center

2. Views of social media and its impacts on society

When asked whether social media is a good or bad thing for democracy in their country, a median of 57% across 19 countries say that it is a good thing. In almost every country, close to half or more ...