Social Media and Young Adults
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The document summarizes research from two surveys about social media use among teens and young adults. It finds that the percentage of teens who report sending sexually explicit images, or "sexting," increases with age, from 4% of 12-year-olds to 8% of 17-year-olds. Teens who pay for their own phone plans are also more likely to sext. Similarly, the percentage who receive sexts increases with age, from 4% of 12-year-olds to 30% of 17-year-olds, and those with unlimited texting plans sext more. The document also categorizes different scenarios in which sexting may occur between partners or those interested in a relationship.
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Social Media and Young Adults
- 1. Social Media & Young Adults Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet Project OSTWG, NTIA, Dept of Commerce February 4, 2010
- 2. Methodology Two surveys both completed in September 2009: 800 Teens 12-17 and a parent or guardian – RDD w/ cell phone sample 2253 American adults 18 and older – RDD with cell phone sample & Spanish language interviewing Feb 2010
- 14. Sending Sexts No difference by gender Oldest teens most likely to have sent 8% of 17 year olds 4% of 12 year olds 17% who pay for all the costs of the phone send sexts vs. 3% of others
- 15. Receiving Sexts Again, no gender differences and increases by age 4% of 12 year olds 20% of 16 year olds 30% of 17 year olds Sending texts, having unlimited texting plan increases receipt
- 16. Sexting Scenarios Between two romantic partners, as a part of, instead of, or as a prelude to sex – never leaves couple Between two romantic partners – but shared with others Between two people where at least one would like to be in a relationship – shows interest
- 22. Twitter
- 24. October 2009
- 30. Thanks! “Teens and Sexting” “Social Media & Mobile Internet Use Among Teens and Young Adults” Amanda Lenhart Pew Internet & American Life Project http:// www.pewinternet.org @amanda_lenhart