Survey Reveals Near-Universal Daily Social Media Use Among Teens

A significant majority of 12- to 19-year-olds engage with social media platforms multiple times a day, impacting both their cognitive development and social interactions.

93% of adolescents use social media at least once daily, with 85% engaging multiple times a day on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Most teens are passive consumers, with 79% primarily viewing content without interacting, and only 15% posting daily.
Social media serves as a tool for entertainment and social connection, with 67% using apps like WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends.
Heavy use of digital media is linked to increased visual intelligence but may hinder detailed attention and language skills.
Concerns arise over the potential for social media to distract from problems and contribute to experiences of cyberbullying.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung