The new report by the Pew Research Center also shows many are cutting back.
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It turns out that even teens themselves know the dangers social media can pose to their mental health. The Pew Research Center surveyed nearly 1,400 U.S. teens between the ages of 13 and 17 about social media use. 48% of them said social media has a “mostly negative” effect on people their age. That’s up from 32% from Pew’s study done in 2022.
However, only 14% of teens think social media has a negative impact on themselves, and 11% claim the platforms are “mostly positive” for other teenagers. The report also shows teens know they should be cutting back, with 45% of respondents saying they spend too much time on social media, and 44% claiming they have cut back on their usage.
The report comes as the concern over social media use grows among parents and regulators alike. In 2024, then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wanted Congress to require warning labels on social media apps, similar to those seen on alcohol and tobacco.
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