Social media has reshaped the way billions of people connect, communicate, and see themselves. 6 billion users worldwide as of 2024.That number is staggering - and so are the questions it raises.

One in five U.S. teens say social media has negatively impacted their mental health and nearly half say it has a mostly negative impact on kids their age. A Pew Research Center report published ...

About 1 in 5 Americans say they regularly get their news from "news influencers" on social media, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. While previous research found more women consume ...

Social media use can be harmful. The effects are troubling and well-documented, from tragic stories of adolescent life lost to academic research on the psychological harm such platforms can cause, ...

Social media usage is still marked by a generational divide, with boomers spending just 1.5 hours a day in Q3 2025 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...