Thursday, December 6, 2018

Pew Research: Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences

News flash: It's not all bad!
https://www.infodocket.com/2018/11/28/new-report-from-pew-research-teens-social-media-habits-and-experiences/

After all the "sky is falling" news about how social media is the worst possible thing for teens, let's hear what they themselves have to say...(Read the article for the nuances.)

"Today, social media use is nearly universal among teens. While notable shares say they at times feel overwhelmed by the drama on social media and pressure to construct only positive images of themselves, they simultaneously credit these online platforms with several positive outcomes – including strengthening friendships, exposing them to different viewpoints and helping people their age support causes they care about."

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