Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds
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Nearly half of American teenagers report being online "constantly," with YouTube remaining the most widely used platform despite rising concerns about social media's effects on mental health.
The survey reveals that while 90% of teens use YouTube, there’s a slight downward trend in TikTok and Snapchat usage, possibly reflecting the easing of pandemic restrictions.
Boys are more likely to use YouTube constantly while girls tend to gravitate towards TikTok, with racial disparities noted in the frequency of TikTok usage among teens.
In contrast to the decline seen in platforms like X, WhatsApp saw an increase in teenage users, indicating shifting trends in online preferences.
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