2018年1月19日 · We should ask ourselves how social media makes us feel and behave, and decide whether we need to limit our exposure to social media altogether (by logging out or deactivating our accounts) or simply modify our social media environment.

2024年1月31日 · Most Americans (68%) report using the social media platform. Additionally, roughly half of U.S. adults (47%) say they use Instagram. The other sites and apps asked about are not as widely used, but a fair portion of Americans still use them: 27% to 35% of U.S. adults use Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Snapchat.

2019年9月20日 · Social media use has skyrocketed over the past decade and a half. Whereas only five percent of adults in the United States reported using a social media platform in 2005, that number is now around 70 percent.

In 2023, an estimated 4.9 billion people worldwide are expected to use social media. For teens who grew up with technology, those digital platforms are woven into the fabric of their lives.

Like most things, using social media has its positives (the good), its cautionary tales (the bad), and dangers (the ugly) that lurk and impact the lives of many, but especially teens. Pros: Why is social media good?

2022年2月17日 · Here are seven actions you can start taking today that will help you engage online in healthy ways and avoid depression. 1. Evaluate your “why.” If you are spending a lot of time on social...

2020年11月11日 · Whether you work on reducing social media use, learning how to use social media less, or focusing on the good side of social media, there’s a multitude of options to use social media in a good way, such as using social media for good causes.

2024年11月13日 · Many Americans use social media to connect with one another, engage with news content, share information and entertain themselves. Explore the patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape. To better understand Americans’ social media use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,626 U.S. adults from Feb. 1 to June 10, 2024.

2020年1月6日 · Routine social media use may compensate for diminishing face-to-face social interactions in people’s busy lives. Social media may provide individuals with a platform that overcomes barriers of distance and time, allowing them to connect and reconnect with others and thereby expand and strengthen their in-person networks and interactions.

Social media use can impact loneliness, but some practical tips can foster healthier online habits.