Overview

• 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.