Which social media platforms are most popular among teens? It depends on how you look at it. In 2019, 41% of teens said they enjoyed social media "a lot" in 2021 that figure declined to 34%. While a high level of use has persisted during the pandemic, teen enjoyment of social media has dropped. Ī 2018 study by Hopelab and Well Being Trust found that 93% of youth age 14-22 use social media, most daily.
High school students text frequently, especially with friends, peers, and romantic partners but also, to a lesser extent, with parents. Social Interaction and Development Texting For much more information on access to digital devices and how much time young people spend on their devices, view The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2021. Children and teens commonly (79%) have game consoles in the home. Younger children's access to technology is rising, with 31% of eight-year-olds having phones in 2021 (up from 11% in 2015). Personal ownership of smartphones among children and teens is more evenly divided across income (68% lower income, 69% middle income, 65% higher income), while 74% of Black children and teens own their own smartphones compared to 70% Latino and 65% White. There are also disparities by race and ethnicity: 81% of Black and 83% of Latino children and teens have a computer at home, compared to 91% of White youth.
Source: Taking Stock With Teens® Fall 2021 survey by Piper SandlerĪccording to Common Sense Media, 67% of children and teens (age 8-18) in lower-income households have access to a computer at home, compared to 89% middle-income and 94% higher-income households. For additional resources, visit Toolkit: Teens and Media.
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